Ashburton Guardian, Friday, March 13, 2020

Friday, March 13, 2020

Since Sept 27, 1879

A major bee problem P2

Retail $2.20 Home delivered from $1.40

Charge changes give police clarity

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

Supercar showtime MOTORING

THE INDEPENDENT VOICE OF MID CANTERBURY

New charges targeted at giving police more scope for dealing with family harm have resulted in more than 30 court proceedings in the Ashburton District in their first year.

The new charges of assault in a family relationship and strangulation/suffocation were introduced at the end of 2018 to give police more scope when dealing with family harm incidents.

Information released to the Ashburton Guardian under the Official Information Act shows that 27 court proceedings were brought against people for at least one charge of assault in a family relationship, while five were brought for at least one charge of stran-

gulation/suffocation charges.

Family harm incidents are unfortunately common for local police, attending between 10 and 20 in any given week says Mid Canterbury Sub-Area Supervisor Senior Sergeant Leigh Jenkins.

“Some can be resolved at the time of attendance, others require a greater time commitment if they are to be resolved by way of prosecution,” he said.

“Mid Canterbury Police have two staff dedicated to the issue of family harm. Those staff work collaboratively with multiple agencies to prevent harm and to improve the outcome for families affected by family harm incidents.”

Jenkins said the new charges offer greater clarity when considering prose-

cution, and that strangulation was just previously included under an assault charge depending on what the outcome was for the victim.

The strangulation offence is defined “...who intentionally or recklessly impedes another person’s normal breathing, blood circulation, or both, by doing (manually, or using any aid) all or any of the following: (a) blocking that other person’s nose, mouth, or both; (b) applying pressure on, or to, that other person’s throat, neck, or both.”

CONTINUED

P2

Local news for local people Mid Canterbury’s only locally-owned daily newspaper Ph 03 307 7900 to subscribe!

We know your town We call it home too Ashburton 217 West Street | P 03 307 9176 | E ashburton@pb.co.nz

Property Brokers Licensed REAA 2008

News 2

Ashburton Guardian

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

120,000 bee boarders removed

By Heather Mackenzie

Photographers@theguardian.co.nz

One hundred and twenty thousand bees living in the wall of your spare bedroom for two decades is definitely not the norm.

However, Methven resident Dulcie Lyttle took it all in her stride when bee collection experts Daz and Mandi removed the wall lining this week, to reveal the large hive that her pint-sized boarders had engineered in her wall space.

Lyttle said she had always known the bees where there and had contacted several bee removal companies over the years but none of them ever arrived at her house to help.

“We could see them on the outside of the house, apparently they were coming in though a tiny hole under the windowsill outside. The kids never liked playing around here because of the bees.”

Her little flatmates also had a narrow escape a few years ago when a neighbour turned up spray can in hand, thankfully the bees took no notice of the neighbour’s nefarious poisoning intentions and carried on about their business for many years to come.

Dulcie’s husband Ivan also stepped in and told her killing the bees was not an option.

When you think of bees living in a wall you could be forgiven for believing they must have been making a racket with all that coming and going and honey production. But Lyttle said bee remover Mandi told her that the bees were some of the happiest and healthiest she had ever seen and that being the case the hive only ever emitted a happy, contented hum.

Fourteen hours after Daz and Mandi arrived at the Lyttle household, they left loaded up with honey and all 120,000 bees tucked up neatly in their new hive.

Dulcie Lyttle next to the spot where 120,000 bees were removed from the wall of her house.

PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 120320-HM-0003

Greenwaste finding a new life as farm compost

By Sue Newman

sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Greenwaste generated in the Ashburton District and stockpiled at Ashburton’s Resource Recovery Park, has a second life as a soil enhancer on Mid Canterbury farms.

In the past greenwaste was composted at the park and sold to home gardeners, but this practise has ceased and EnviroWaste park manager Reon Park said the company had now partnered with agricultural and bio-energy company Canterbury Woodchip to provide a solution that is both environmentally efficient and economically viable.

Greenwaste is stockpiled at the park and then transferred to Canterbury Woodchip to decompose naturally over time. When con-

ditions are right, the material is ground by the Canterbury Woodchip team to speed up biodegradation, Park said.

“We’ve done this in order to provide a long term, sustainable solution to our gathering of both greenwaste and wood waste.”

Once the greenwaste has been chipped and has reached the appropriate stage of biodegradation, it is collected by Canterbury Woodchip and spread on Mid Canterbury farms.

“This is a much better use for greenwaste, giving back to the land as compost. It’s organic and it enhances the soil,” Park said.

EnviroWaste does not send greenwaste material to landfill, and has worked to find ways the mate-

rial can be composted and reused, he said.

EnviroWaste is contracted to the Ashburton District Council to manage the council’s resource recovery parks. Under their contract they are responsible for ensuring sustainable outcomes for material collected at those parks.

Canterbury Woodchip is the South Island’s largest supplier of bio-energy in the form of woodchips and biomass as a source of heating for various businesses around Canterbury.

The company is now trialling ways to add value to its wood waste.

“And we’re excited about these trials and look forward to playing a part in the decarbonisation of our local businesses,” Park said.

Charge changes give police clarity From P1 The new offence recognises that attempts to stop a person from breathing by strangulation or suffocation is a significant risk factor for future violence and lethality.

It carries a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment.

The assault in a family relationship charge sits alongside the existing offences of male assaults female and assault on a child.

It reflects the diverse nature of family violence offending.

The offence applies to anyone who “(a) assaults another person; and, (b) is, or has been, in a family relationship with that person.”

The offence carries a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment.

Jenkins said that family harm is a complex issue that requires input from a broad spectrum of Government and NGO agencies.

“Mid Canterbury is very well served by local Government agencies and local community support networks,” he said.

“I encourage anyone who is in need of support or advice to reach out to an organisation they are comfortable talking to.

“Information sharing between agencies has improved considerably and would will be supported by more than one agency from a single point of contact.”

WE ARE HERE TO OFFER HEALTHCARE ADVICE AND ACCESS TO YOUR PRESCRIPTION NEEDS 7 DAYS A WEEK

CONTACT US 03 308 6733 Countdown Complex, East St, Ashburton

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday to Friday 8.30am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 1pm & 5pm – 7pm Sunday 10am – 1pm & 5pm – 7pm

News www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

Ashburton Guardian

3

Mayor wants answers on traffic light timeframes Sue Newman

sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

A portable housing unit has been trucked onto the Methven Medical Centre’s car park where it will act as an isolation unit for doctors to treat patients with possible Covid-19 symptoms. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 120320-HM-0007

Methven on Covid-19 alert

By Sue Newman

sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

A building at the rear of the Methven Medical Centre is a building the centre’s staff hope they will not have to use.

With the ski season just around the corner bringing an influx of visitors from around the world, the portable building has been trucked on site as a precautionary isolation measure in the fight to avoid Covid-19.

Centre nurse practitioner Kathryn Hellyer said the unit will be stocked with basic medical equipment over the weekend and will be ready for use next week. However, there are already measures in place to ensure a high level of patient and staff safety.

“At the moment we have a very tough thorough triage system in place,” she said.

Patients with respiratory symptoms, such as a cough, sore throat, runny

nose or fever who phone to make an appointment are currently being triaged by phone and if they need to be seen by a doctor, from next week they will be seen in the new isolation clinic. Until the isolation unit is ready for use, and if someone needs a face-to-face consultation, a doctor will do this while they remain in their car, she said.

“No one can just walk into the clinic now with a cold or flu symptoms.

They’ll be triaged as to their risk and then managed from there. If we feel they’re at a higher risk of Covid-19 we’ll see them in their vehicle or in the isolation clinic when it’s set up.”

Staff treating patients with possible Covid-19 symptoms would wear full personal protection gear, Hellyer said.

The precautionary measures taken such as phone consultations would make it seem more difficult to book an appointment but it was important to

keep the community safe, she said.

If a person turned up at the clinic without phoning first, there were posters in the entrance that made it clear they should return to their car and phone the centre.

With the ski season bringing visitors from around the world Methven became a higher risk area for contagious diseases, Hellyer said.

“And that’s why we’re going wide and aggressive with our approach to triage.”

An additional step to avoid people visiting the medical centre unnecessarily will be sending repeat prescriptions directly to patients’ pharmacies.

To avoid possible contamination in the waiting room, there will no longer be books, magazines or toys available.

Patients are also being asked not to bring extra people to the surgery and to pay online so staff did not need to handle cash or cards.

Traffic lights at Walnut Avenue and in Tinwald have been promised and mayor Neil Brown is determined to a committed time frame for both.

As part of its efforts to boost New Zealand’s regions, in late January, the government committed $159 million of spending on roading upgrades across Canterbury with the two Ashburton projects among the $34 million suite of rural intersection safety improvements.

After years of delays on both projects, Brown said he wanted concrete assurances that both projects would proceed – and when.

Last week he spoke with NZ Transport Agency regional director Jim Harland and secured a commitment from him to come to Ashburton next month to discuss both projects.

“I’m hoping to get him here for our April meeting. He’s definitely committed to coming down and talking to us and to doing the projects. Like us, they want to get them under way,” Brown said.

The transportation package identified the Lagmhor Road intersection with State Highway One in Tinwald for lights, but that location had been questioned by many. The site would be one of many questions raised during Harland’s discussions with councillors and council staff, he said.

While the projects were still short on details and timeframes, Brown said he was confident both would proceed.

Both projects have been on the council wishlist for several years and while land has been designated for the Walnut Avenue lights, none has been acquired for any intersection in Tinwald.

Land acquisition would likely generate plenty of discussion with the NZTA team, he said.

Plans for the Walnut Avenue intersection had been drawn up but were on hold because options around the opposite East Street intersection needed to be resolved. The council has designated land for the lights and while the Government will pay for installation and improvements at West Street, the council would foot 49 per cent of the bill for the East Street work.

Money for this work had been in the council’s budget but would now need to be revisited, Brown said.

Also on the agenda for discussion will be a weighbridge planned for a site between the Rakaia Bridge and the Rakaia overbridge. While NZTA seem to think the location is a good and safe one, it is viewed as unsafe by the council, he said.

Last villa available in the complex!

Villa 96 Our Maple Villa featuring a cathedral ceiling, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets, open plan living and single internal access garage

Price $398,500

Contact our Resort Manager, Tony Sands 0800 27 27 837 e tony@lochlearesort.co.nz

Kathryn Hellyer, Methven Medical Centre nurse practitioner.

www.lochlearesort.co.nz

Office 03-307 9080

News 4

Ashburton Guardian

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

■■FIRE AND EMERGENCY NEW ZEALAND

Lax attitude to fire permits frustrates

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

Summer might be on the way out, but firefighters are still urging people to ensure they have permits before they light any outdoor fires and that they pay close attention to the conditions of that permit.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand deputy principal rural fire officer Don Geddes said they were disappointed there had been more fire escapes this fire season than in previous years.

“Generally it has been a combination of inadequate burning in bad wind conditions and once they do spread having inadequate suppression methods,” he said.

“They should have the facilities to at least make a start in dealing with the fire if things go wrong.”

Geddes also said while conditions are cooling and we are starting to see more rainfall, we are still in a restricted season and will need more significant rainfall before that will change.

“While we might get a few millimetres here and there but that is

dried back out again in a couple of days,” he said.

Geddes said the biggest thing they want to encourage is people getting their permits in early and to try and lump all farms burning together into one application if they can.

“When you apply online you get an automatic response saying we will get back to you in three days but we get people calling asking us to process their applications so they can burn the next day,” he said.

“We aren’t just sitting round waiting to process applications.

“We also get people sending them in one paddock at a time, or they will specify just one date which means if the weather goes bad they have to apply again or apply to change the permit.”

Geddes encouraged people to apply early over the summer, even when it is still an open fire season.

“For most arable farmers they are going to have a rough idea of what paddocks and when they will be burning, so get those applications in early,” he said.

Fire crews at a vegetation fire this year.

■■THE FRY-DAY FRY-UP

Heading to the Beach for fish and chips A third of the way through this series and we finally get to cross over the railway tracks to the most easterly shop on my list and the closest to the ocean, Beach Road Fish and Chips.

For a landlocked town like Ashburton, every sign indicated this shop was the closest linked to the ocean, and should therefore deliver the best fried fish, potatoes and sausage in batter.

I’d be lying if at this point I did not admit that I am starting to suffer from a bit of fish and chip fatigue, but with a job to do, I made my way down to Beach Road.

I’m sure for many people there are special memories attached with fish and chip shops.

From memories of tucking into fish and chips on the beach on a family road trip somewhere, or a regular Friday night mission to the local, fish and chips are always memorable.

For me the Beach Road Fish and Chip shop has special memories of weekends spent with my dad who lived just round the corner from the fish and chip shop, and who also had a horrible, distinctly UK habit of spraying his chips with vinegar.

I was never a fan, and it is not something that will be tainting any chips throughout this series.

While the chips I tested this time did not have any vinegar, they certainly had plenty of salt.

In fact they were the most salted fish and chips tested so far.

When the items were removed from their paper parcel you could feel it under your fingers and hear it falling back on to the wrapper.

They were not too salty, but definitely at the top end of the scale.

The chips were good, a nice mix of crispy and soft and all a good size.

The fish was possibly the smallest tested yet, and appeared to be basically the same thin fish at all shops so far, but was well battered and crispy.

The hotdog was an average to a small size,

Ashburton is blessed with a wide range of fish and chip shops to satisfy one of New Zealand’s favourite fast food cravings, Guardian reporter Jaime Pitt-MacKay takes on the unenviable, or enviable task of ranking them all . . .

Beach Road Fish and Chips’ offering.

and once again there was that generic hot dog sausage taste that I am not the biggest fan of.

When it comes to my hot dogs, I’m more saveloy than sizzler.

FRY-DAY FRY-UP POWER RANKINGS ■■ 1. Allenton Fish Supply ■■ 2. Beach Road Fish and Chips ■■ 3. Allenton Fish & Chip Shop

PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

Salmon site work under way

By Sue Newman

sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Work on a major investment in Rakaia’s showcase salmon site gets under way next week as the area is upgraded and facilities extended to meet the needs of the growing number of tourists.

The project is funded by a $740,000 investment from the government’s tourism infrastructure fund, by the Ashburton District Council, $198,000 and $20,000 from Rakaia Lions.

Work will start with the removal of the old toilet block and the closing of the caravan effluent dumping station. The toilet block is being removed due to parking space needs and to allow the new toilets to be built on the same site.

Portable toilets will be moved on site while work on the replacement 10 pan facility is completed. Permaloo has been awarded the tender to deliver and install the new toilets, and this work begins on April 1.

The caravan effluent dumping station is being relocated to another site, yet to be determined. In the meantime, caravans and campervans will still be able to access the Ashburton and Methven effluent stations.

The historic jail will also be relocated to the other side of the Bridgeman’s hut, and piling for this will be carried out as the old toilets are removed.

Council infrastructure services group manager, Neil McCann said the council was keen to see work start on the Rakaia project.

“These new public toilets will make a big difference to the salmon site. With many people, particularly tourist buses stopping to use the toilets each day, we want to ensure there are ample facilities available,” he said.

– –

–

DOWNLOAD

NOW!

Want the latest Mid Canterbury news?

New to the area? We have all the local info: Sports and community clubs Healthcare Schools and playgrounds Eateries And, so much more ...

Want a comprehensive open-home map?

We’ve got it all and it’s yours FOR FREE.

News 6

Ashburton Guardian

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

■■MAYFIELD A&P SHOW

In brief

Preparing courses for horses

By Heather Mackenzie

Photographers@theguardian.co.nz

Horse events are always a big part of any country show and the Mayfield A&P show is no exception.

Preparation in the horse area starts long before the first horse float makes its way through the gates early on Saturday morning. The equestrian types are early risers with the first event scheduled to kick off at 8am.

Mayfield A&P president Rebecca Taylor said the horse area had been moved to the South side of the grounds around 10 years ago. She said the decision to move it meant the ring can now remain permanently set up all year round, which greatly reduces the set up work load for the volunteers.

This year the show is focusing on affordable family fun, so what could be more fun for a kid than having a tug-of-war against a Dayboo Stud Clydesdale, owned

by John and Gaye Booth.

Now living near Hinds Booth said he and Gaye love coming to the Mayfield show. Booth grew up in Mayfield and still considers it his home show, especially since his parents were always heavily involved with the show when he was a kid.

Clydesdales Sam 8, and Anja 11, are also set for an early start followed by a very busy day come show day.

First up the pair are entered in the Clydesdales show section

More than 200 submissions have been lodged by individuals and organisations around the Ashburton District to the raft of speed limit changes proposed by the Ashburton District Council.

Submissions on the changes proposed closed on Monday and council staff are now analysing these with hearings for people who wish to speak to their submissions and deliberations to be held in the first week of April.

Church fair A mini master chef with a pastry twist will be a highlight of tomorrow’s St Andrew’s Church Fair. While the event will have all the traditional fair attractions such as baking, jams, plants, vegetables and a host of pre-loved items on sale, it will feature a celebrity pie-making competition. Mayor Neil Brown, Bernard Egan and Pup Chamberlain will compete against a mystery competitor in an attempt to bake the perfect pie.

All pies will be auctioned. The fair starts at 9am.

Staveley reunion Barry Quigley helps to set the horse jumps up ahead of the Mayfield A&P Show on Saturday.

PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 110320-HM-0019

at 8.30am after that they head over to the pet tent, to show parents and children how pretty and gentle they are. From there they get to take the dignitaries around the grand parade in a fancy cart.

Grand parade duties over it’s off to the tug-of-war spot, to pit

their strength against a bunch of equally competitive children, rope and gloves supplied.

Booth admits his charges enjoy coming to the show as much as he and Gayle do. Booth said as soon as he goes out and gets them from their paddock for an extra special bath, they know

they are going somewhere exciting.

Also in the get up early department are the dog trialing collies and their owners. This year’s competitions are in memory of long-time dog trialer Paul Ross and kick-off at 8am over by the sheep pens.

Govt unveils $12.5m relief package to aid drought-hit rural NZ NZME Drought-ravaged areas of New Zealand will receive almost $12.5 million in support from the Government as rural New Zealand continues to grapple with the economic impacts of the big dry.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled the spending package yesterday afternoon.

She acknowledged the rural sector, particularly in the North Island, was “doing it tough” with significant and sustained droughts in many areas.

The $12.4 million spending package includes: ■■ $10 million to respond to immediate needs such as delivering water for consumption, sanitation, wastewater systems, stock welfare and horticulture; ■■ $2 million to support farmers and growers following today’s large-scale drought classification across the North Island, parts of the South Island and the Chathams; and ■■ $421,000 to extend the reach of Rural Assistance Payments – which can be used to buy water.

Speed submissions

“Water is running low across the board – for drinking supplies, the primary sector and firefighting storage – and we will help our communities to get through it,” Ardern said.

The package, according to Ardern, will focus on solving im-

mediate needs which cannot be fixed through existing sources and suppliers.

It would also ensure adequate water supply to North Island communities.

Ardern said sustained rainfall would be needed to break the

drought in the upper North Island. No significant rainfall is forecast until May. Meanwhile, Civil Defence Minister Peeni Henare said the longer the extreme drought conditions continue, the greater the threat to water supplies that are already severely restricted in some places.

“Northland is particularly vulnerable with severe water restrictions already in place, a high number of people on water tanks, and significant areas of deprivation.

“We must act now to have the systems and support in place to assist communities already stressed by drought conditions and the associated water shortages,’’ he said.

Yesterday’s spending announcement is in addition to some $2 million, from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) which has been allocated for temporary water supplies for Kaitaia and Kaikohe.

The Defence Force is already in the process of carrying out deployments to help with essential water resupply through tanker trucks and crew.

Memories will be recalled and shared tomorrow when a reunion is held in the Staveley Hall. Past pupils of the former Springburn School and people who lived in the Springburn-Staveley area in the 1950s, 60s and 70s will be gathering to catch up on the past.

The reunion will run from 2pm to 8pm

Incorrect school A story in Wednesday’s Guardian on a Physical Activity Leaders (PALS) programme incorrectly named one of the schools taking part. The students in a photograph were from Lauriston School, not Lyndhurst School.

No new virus cases Health officials say nothing has changed in terms of our response to coronavirus despite it being declared a pandemic earlier yesterday by the World Health Organisation. Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said New Zealand was still in the “keep it out, stamp it out, slow it down” phase. Authorities are also looking very closely at other countries that had managed to control the outbreak – such as Taiwan and Singapore – to see what they’re doing right. “It is not an inevitability that we get an out-ofcontrol pandemic here,” he said.

Speaking at Auckland City Hospital yesterday, Bloomfield said there are no new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand, for the fifth day in a - NZME row.

Language ‘disappointing’ The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) of New Zealand has criticised Health Minister David Clark’s choice of words of advice during the coronavirus outbreak.

“If people are feeling unwell, don’t go out. The message … about washing your hands thoroughly.

This is the time for OCD,” he said.

The MHF released a statement criticising the minister’s choice of words, calling it “disappointing” and saying the minister resorted to “thoughtless stereotypes about - NZME OCD”.

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

FREESTANDING OVEN

DISHWASHER

arranty 5 year w

NOW

ICE CREAM MAKER

Black Friday

$6.76weekly

Black Friday

NOW

NOW

NOW

$750

$598

DEVOTION QUEEN

VENTED DRYER

55” OLED 4K SMART TV

$875 DISHWASHER

$1485 CHEST FREEZER

Tuned in collaboration with filmmakers in Hollywood

Black Friday NOW

$2500

GAS-ELECTRIC RANGE

14 place settings,

Black Friday

Black Friday

$6.83weekly

NOW

NOW

NOW

$425 57CM KETTLE BBQ

4.5kg capacity

$422

WASHING MACHINE

$792 SOUNDBAR

BE QIUCK!

463 Litres capacity

$6.85 weekly

Only 1 Left

NOW

NOW

$1000

RAZOR E-BIKE

$4990 65” QLED 4K SMART TV

6kg washing capacity

It’s time to barbecue.

Black Friday

$4.21weekly

Black Friday

Black Friday

NOW

NOW

NOW

NOW

$298 MICRO SYSTEM

$597 EVOKE 24” TV

Bluetooth wireless technology

$250

FRIDGE FREEZER

$2450 FLOOR MOUNT 3.4KW

Built-in Wi-Fi (Dual Band), Bluetooth, HDMI x4, USB x3

Black Friday NOW

$3996

70” 4K SMART TV 70”

245 L Platinum Top Mount

ALWAYS WANTED A REALLY BIG TV

180 • High quality micro stereo • CD • Bluetooth • AM/FM tuner

Black Friday NOW

$267

WAHL HAIRCUT KIT

Twin Tuner LED TV , With Builtin DVD Player

Black Friday

$4.81weekly

NOW

NOW

$247

CAKE MIXER

$697 LANGFORD CHAISE

excludes installation

This LG Smart TV can access and stream your favourite Netflix, LightBox or Amazon shows

Black Friday

Black Friday

NOW

NOW

$1900

SPIRIT 550

$1993 IMMEDIATE

DELIVERY

• Rural Log Burner • Stylish European design

Black Friday

Black Friday

NOW

NOW

$38

7

8.5 kg Manhattan grey front load

8 cooking functions

• 12 Place Settings • 6 Programs

Black Friday

WASHING MACHINE

Ashburton Guardian

$297

Relax, sit back and put your feet up

Black Friday

Black Friday

NOW

NOW

$997

$1850

Our warehouse has appliances ready to go out today. We can deliver immediately and can take your old appliance away for recycling.

World 8

Ashburton Guardian

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

Trump sets travel limits AP Taking dramatic action yesterday, President Donald Trump announced he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European nations to the US and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling global financial markets and disrupting the daily lives of Americans.

Trump made the announcement during a rare Oval Office address to the nation that he is suspending all travel from Europe to the US for 30 days beginning at 11.59pm. Friday.

After days of playing down the threat, he blamed Europe for not acting quickly enough to address the novel coronavirus and claimed that US clusters were “seeded” by European travellers.

“We made a lifesaving move with early action on China,” Trump said.

“Now we must take the same action with Europe.”

Trump said the restrictions won’t apply to the United Kingdom, and there would be exemptions for “Americans who have undergone appropriate screenings”. It also wouldn’t apply to cargo. He said the US would monitor the situation to determine if travel could be reopened earlier.

Homeland Security officials later clarified that the new travel restrictions would only apply to most foreign nationals who have been in the “Schengen Area” at any point for 14 days

President Donald Trump speaks in an address to the nation from the Oval Office at the White House about the coronavirus.

PHOTO AP prior to their scheduled arrival to the United States.

That area includes Italy, German, Greece, Austria, Belgium and others. It doesn’t apply to legal permanent residents, immediate family of US citizens or others “identified in the proclamation”.

The Oval Office address was an abrupt shift in tone from a president who has repeatedly sought to downplay the virus.

Many Americans shared a similar mindset in recent weeks, but the gruelling events mid-week changed the mood: Communities cancelled public events nationwide, universities moved to cancel in-person

classes, and families grappled with the impact of disruptions to public schools.

The number of confirmed cases of the infection topped 1000 in the US and the World Health Organisation declared the global crisis is now a pandemic.

Even as Trump spoke from behind the Resolute Desk, the pandemic’s ferocious rewriting of American daily life continued.

The National Basketball Association suspended its season, and Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks announced that he and his wife, Rita Wilson, had tested positive for Covid-19.

After Trump’s address, Defence Secretary Mark Esper announced a series of moves, including restrictions for 60 days on travel by service members, Defence Department civilians and their families to, from and through the four countries currently designated by the Centres for Disease Control as the highest risk Covid-19 countries – China, Iran, South Korea and Italy. Esper said the restrictions include all forms of travel, including for what the military calls permanent change of station, in which a service member and his family move to a different home base or station.

Trump spoke after days of confusion in Washington amid mounting calls on the president to demonstrate greater leadership. In the hours leading up to his remarks, White House aides struggled to determine what action the president could take unilaterally and what required congressional action, as Trump personally weighed the public and political reactions to the options before him.

Trump also provided new guidance to vulnerable Americans, warning, “The elderly population must be very, very careful”. He said the government is “strongly advising” that nursing homes for the elderly “suspend all medically unnecessary visits” and advised older Americans “to avoid non-essential travel in crowded areas”.

Trump, who is 73 years old, is considered at higher risk because of his age.

Increasing terrorism in Africa condemned AP The UN Security Council strongly condemned the increasing threat to peace and security in Africa from terrorism Wednesday and urged all countries “to consider mobilising more predictable resources and expertise” to strengthen African efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism.

A Chinese-sponsored presidential statement approved by all 15 council nations also urged the 193 UN member states and the United Nations system to take measures “to address all drivers of violent extremism conducive to terrorism”.

The council encouraged countries to foster quality education and provide employment opportunities and vocational training for young people and include them in all levels of decision-making, saying “such efforts contribute to countering recruitment to terrorism”.

UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo told the council that terrorism and violent extremism continue to grow in various part of the continent despite efforts to prevent

UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo and counter it.

She pointed to al-Shabab extremists threatening security in Somalia and East Africa and affiliates of the Islamic State and al-Qaida extremist groups collaborating to stage increasingly sophisticated attacks in West Africa, especially in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

DiCarlo also pointed to the Islamic State group’s continuing operations in Libya despite recent setbacks, adding that “it is restructuring and

empowering its affiliates in eastern, southern and central Africa”. She said Islamic State affiliates and splinter groups including Boko Haram “continue to terrorise local populations and attack security forces” in the Sahel and Lake Chad basin.

The African Union’s UN ambassador, Fatima Kyari Mohammed, warned the council that “terrorism and violent extremism are assuming unprecedented scales of expansion and intensity within and beyond the African continent”.

“In addition to the situations in the Sahel, Lake Chad basin and the Horn of Africa, terrorism is now spreading to other parts of the continent, previously spared by this menace,” she said, without elaborating.

Mohammed said the tools used by terrorists are becoming increasingly sophisticated, citing as an example “drone terrorism”.

She said that, “terrorist groups have also perfected the art of recruitment, facilitated by the use of cyber platforms,” and are attracting people vulnerable because of poverty and “ethnic and reli-

gious fissures”.

A statement from the council’s three African members – Tunisia, Niger and South Africa – said foreigners who fought with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria “are increasingly relocating into the continent,” mainly to areas where government presence is weak.

Such fighters exploit local grievances, poverty and lack of public services and security and they also “resort to the use of barbaric force against populations and they engage in cross border criminal activities,” said the statement, which was also signed by the Caribbean nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

The statement added that some al-Qaida and Isis groups “appear to be working together and co-ordinating attacks to grab large swaths of territory”.

DiCarlo said the UN “cannot overemphasise the importance of support” for the G5 Sahel Force established

by Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Chad and Mauritania to fight terrorism.

She reiterated Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ call for international funding and military support for the force.

Weinstein back in hospital Harvey Weinstein is back in hospital with chest pains. The disgraced movie mogul, who has been sentenced to 23 years in prison, has returned to Bellevue Hospital after being held on Rikers Island in the US. Prison staff moved him back “for safety” according to The Hollywood Reporter. “He will be evaluated and likely will stay overnight,” they added.

Weinstein, who had been accused of violating scores of women, was convicted last month of raping a woman in a New York City hotel room in 2013 and forcibly performing oral sex on another woman at his apartment in 2006.

Hazmat suit for model Supermodel Naomi Campbell isn’t taking any chances or compromising her health while travelling during the coronavirus pandemic. On a recent flight, she boarded in head-to-toe protective gear.

She was photographed wearing an allin-one hooded hazmat suit, gloves and a face mask – which health professionals have said don’t provide much protection from the virus. She shared numerous photos to social media. Campbell said she would be uploading a full video of her travel habits during the coronavirus outbreak to YouTube soon. The British model takes personal hygiene very seriously.

Shows will go on The new coronavirus has reached Broadway, but the shows on the Great White Way are scheduled to go on as planned. A part-time usher and security guard who worked at two theatres in recent days tested positive for COVID-19 and is under quarantine, according to the Shubert and Nederlander organisations, Broadway’s largest theatre chains. All Broadway shows were to be performed as expected last night. Broadway producers have been cautious during the outbreak. The Broadway League, a trade organisation representing producers and theatre owners, has recommended that actors refrain from greeting fans at the stage door.

Property

March 13, 2020

& LIFESTYLE

CLASSIC MEETS

contemporary Proudly marketed by Hastings McLeod

FURTHER DETAILS

TALBOT SECURITY GROUP Key Cutting Solutions • • • • • •

Key Reprogramming House Keys Locksmithing Transponder Car Keys Car Remotes Car Keys

E - operations@talbotsecurity.co.nz P - 03 307 2409 anytime 24/7

P10

10

OPEN HOME

NEW LISTING

Classic Meets Contemporary 65 Wills Street, Allenton This gorgeous villa is ideally situated in close proximity to town and the domain. A modern and light filled kitchen is open to the dining and living space. French doors from this area open up to the north facing deck achieving fantastic indoor - outdoor flow. A log fire positioned within a traditional fireplace and mantel piece and a heat pump keep things extra cosy. The property has four bedrooms, three of which are large doubles.

With neutral décor throughout, there really is not much the new owners will have to carry out. Located on a spacious quarter acre section with a large double garage, workshop plus carport this property is well suited to a family or someone requiring space.

With classic charm combined with modern day convenience this property will appeal to the most discerning buyer. Don’t miss the opportunity to secure this beauty!

Land Area

House Area 150m2

1014m2

4

1

2

VIEWING

Saturday March 14, 11.30am - 12 noon

Deadline Sale Closes

3 April 2020

Susie McLeod Phone 021 668 783

Web ID AUW2235982

HASTINGS MCLEOD REAL ESTATE LTD LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

ADVERTISING Sonia Gill | sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz | 03 307 7936

Specialists in:

New Homes • Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps Alterations New Homes • Dairy Farm Refrigeration Light Commercial Alterations • Refrigeration New Homes New Homes New Homes New Homes • Ventilation Light Commercial Earthquake Alterations Alterations Alterations NewAlterations Homes • Electrical & Appliances New Homes strengthening and Light Commercial Alterations Earthquake Light Commercial Alterations Lightand Commercial Repairs, Compliance.

Light Commercial Light Commercial strengthening and Earthquake Earthquake Earthquake Earthquake and Compliance.

Earthquake strengthening andRepairs, strengthening andand strengthening

strengthening Repairs, and Compliance.

Phone Repairs, andand Compliance. strengthening and Repairs, and Compliance.

Repairs, and Compliance.

(03) 303 Repairs, and9830 Compliance.

Phone Phoneor Phone (03) 303 9830 or(03) 303 9830 or 0800 500 564 0800 500 Phone 564 0800 (03) 500 564303 9830 or Phone Phone 308 7182 On-call 021 597 517 Phone 0800 500 564 211/D Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton E: josephbuilders@xtra.co.nz (03) 303 9830 or Email: josephbuilders@xtra.co.nz Email: 9830 josephbuilders@xtra.co.nz (03) 303 303 9830or or W: (03) www.josephbuilders.co.nz www.stewartandholland.co.nz 0800 500 564 Email: josephbuilders@xtra.co.nz 0800 0800500 500564 564 Email: josephbuilders@xtra.co.nz

03 308 0027 | www.hastingsmcleod.co.nz | OPEN HOME

NEW LISTING

Short Street Sweetie

208 Havelock Street, ASHBURTON

OPEN HOME

Brand New

42 Short St, ALLENTON

Located on an easy-care section this very tidy front unit is within close proximity to the library, schools, churches and central town shopping area.

A large sun-soaked living area is complemented by an open plan kitchen which has been upgraded. A heat pump makes this a cosy relaxing space for all. There are two double bedrooms with built-in dressers and wardrobes plus an

updated bathroom and a separate laundry and toilet. Garaging with built-in storage completes this attractive unit.

2

1

This town house has been thoughtfully designed and positioned for the sun, including three bedrooms and all the modern benefits of a new home.

1.5

For Sale $295,000

Susie McLeod 021 668 783 Web ID AUW2255386

OPEN HOME

Seldom Available

Timeless Elegance

Beautifully landscaped, discover this unexpected oasis within the town boundary. A property of this size is rarely available. Make it your own with this three bedroom, two bathroom character filled home and attached two bedroom self-contained flat. The living areas give direct access to the sheltered, sunny patios surrounding the home. Plenty of room for vehicles or hobbies in the modern workshop/garage

building. If you are looking for a substantial home – make this magnificent property your own. A property with a point of difference, this is a must see.

5

3

3

12

Price by Negotiation View Saturday March 14, 10am - 10.30am

Susie McLeod 021 668 783 Web ID RX2079427

2

3

Price $435,000

Be quick to have your choice of decor and finishing details then enjoy entertaining in the stylishly designed kitchen with open plan living flowing through to your own private backyard.

View Saturday March 14, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

OPEN HOME

153 Racecourse Road, ASHBURTON

This home has everything you would need plus easy care grounds and the benefit of room for parking a camper or trailer.

88 Alford Forest Rd , ASHBURTON

View Saturday March 14, 10am - 10.30am

Clark McLeod 027 432 2194 Web ID RX2080633

Domain and set on an impressive 2,140m2 of a fully fenced and beautifully landscaped section.

Early possession is available.

1 Park Lane , ASHBURTON This character entertainer offers a bungalow with three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, predominately double glazed, the ambience of a gas fireplace and a modern hostess kitchen. Throw open the doors from the living and bedroom areas to enjoy the private gardens. Stay warm with a ducted heating system and underfloor bathroom heating. Garaging to accommodate three vehicles. Adjacent to the

3

2

3

Price $695,000 View Saturday March 14, 10.45am - 11.15am

Clark McLeod 027 432 2194 Web ID AUW2161801

OPEN HOME

Sought After Location

Penbury Peninsula ideal home for the modern family with easy care grounds giving more time for relaxing or entertaining family and friends. Viewing will impress.

42 Charlesworth Drive, ALLENTON A well designed family home great for entertaining. Two north facing living rooms have excellent flow with kitchen and outdoors.

An extended veranda provides perfect shelter for outdoor dining and living. This near new home benefits from private and established gardens. Four bedrooms, master with walkin-robe and en suite plus a well-appointed bathroom with bath, shower and vanity. An

4

2

2

For Sale Offers over $585,000

Susie McLeod 021 668 783 Web ID AUW2139849

2 Penbury Close, Huntingdon/LAKE HOOD A beautifully designed family home situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in Lake Hood. This four bedroom home incorporates two separate living areas plus the convenience of a study nook and spacious bedrooms. With quality fittings including a gas central heating system you will be kept warm in the winter. The heart of the home includes an engineered stone island bench and north facing dining and area perfect for family

living. Constructed in 2007 and includes recently remodelled bathrooms this family home is worthy of its sought after location.

4

2

2

2

For Sale $615,000 View Saturday March 14, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

Clark McLeod 027 432 2194 Web ID AUL2165405

OPEN HOME

Unparalleled Opportunity – 8.0886ha 376 Wakanui Road, ASHBURTON Spacious four bedroom family home with two generous sized living rooms. Productive and fertile Wakanui soils subdivided into seven paddocks and two holding paddocks with established fencing and water troughs.

Surface pump ensures more than enough bore water for domestic and stock use, a good variety of sheds including three bay

Clark McLeod

SALES CONSULTANT VALUER

027 432 2194

Hastings McLeod Real Estate Limited Licensed REAA 2008

hayshed, utility shed and workshop, six loose boxes and a hen house, perfect for lifestyle and location.

4

2

3

View Saturday March 14, 1pm - 1.30pm

Clark McLeod 027 432 2194 Web ID ALE2133677

Mark Lemon 027 339 6665

Cosy Kiwi Bach

57 Harland Street, TINWALD

59 Dolphin Drive, SOUTH RAKAIA HUTS

This three bedroom red brick home has been renovated and styled for easy care living.

This holiday home has been enjoyed for many decades by the same family. The main cottage has kitchen, living, bathroom and one bedroom which is complemented by a large sleepout capable of sleeping up to four people. Situated close to the playground and tennis court and with a sunny garden this is exactly what a kiwi bach should be.

For Sale $195,000 Web ID RUE2139508

Modern interior including kitchen and bathroom, décor and flooring and love the added features such as open plan indoor/outdoor living, double glazed windows, heatpump and logburner and secure spacious yard for peace of mind with the kids or pets.

For Sale $345,000 Web ID AUT2235968

Price by Negotiation

SALES CONSULTANT

It’s All Done Here

Susie McLeod 021 668 783

Residential

|

Laura George

Tania Dalzell

Cathy Corah

VALUER

SALES CONSULTANT VALUER

SALES CONSULTANT

ADMINISTRATOR

022 063 9744

03 308 0027

0210 2268 849

Lifestyle

|

Commercial

|

Rural

|

Property Management

|

Valuation

12

Lock Up And Go! 1A Buckleys Terrace, Tinwald, Ashburton Tucked away at the end of a private driveway on the West side of Tinwald, you will be instantly impressed with this well cared for three double bedroom permanent material home, all with double built in wardrobes.

The property also boasts a spacious open plan kitchen and living with great indoor/outdoor flow. Separate toilet and bathroom with separate bath and shower.

To keep you warm in the Winter

Land Size 604 sqm

is a free standing log burner, heat transfer kit and joinery that is double glazed and tinted.

You can also enjoy the entertainment area outside that is uncovered and concreted, on this easy care, fully fenced 604 sqm section.

The double garage has internal access to the house to make unpacking your groceries on those rainy days stress free.

Approx Floor Area 169 sqm

3

1

1

2

VIEWING

Saturday, March 14 11am - 11.30am

Price $429,000

Janine Reinecke PHONE 027 772 0692

harcourts.co.nz/AS160220 ASHBURTON REAL ESTATE LTD LICENSED REAA 2008

WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

ADVERTISING Sonia Gill | sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz | 03 307 7936

Local news for local people

Mid Canterbury’s only locally-owned daily newspaper Motoring Friday,July5,2019

Jenny’s XK8 Jaguar is her dream car.

FULL STORY P21

www.facebook.com/ashguardian

www.guardianonline.co.nz

0800 ASHBURTON

14

When first impressions count 7 South Town Belt, Rakaia New to the market, this two bedroom townhouse located on the popular Westside of the Rakaia township, is one that we recommend viewing early before it gets snapped up!!

Spacious bedrooms along with open plan living, dining and kitchen areas, makes this lovely home relaxed and

inviting and feel bigger than it is.

Slide open the door and enjoy a hot cuppa, in your private, sheltered patio area surrounded by beautifully presented, no fuss gardens.

This home is truly worth adding to your list of ‘must see’ homes, so call today to arrange a viewing.

2

1

1

ENQUIRIES OVER

$375,000 VIEWING

Saturday, March 14 10:30am - 11:00am

F

Roberta Rutledge Phone 027 228 7843

firstnational.co.nz/16026104104

House Area 133 sqm

SBW DEVELOPMENTS LTD LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Land Area 407 sqm

WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

ADVERTISING Sonia Gill | sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz | 03 307 7936

Ready to build your dream TM

Today’s construction is tomorrow’s legacy If a home of excellent design and exceptional quality of workmanship is important to you, then look no further than Des Millar Construction. The quality home builders.

 Housing  Commercial  Farm  Renovations

With more than 30 years of building quality homes for the Mid Canterbury community, Des has a strong reputation for “old school” workmanship, backed by results.

For housing, Commercial, farm buildings and renovations, contact Des anytime for a free no obligation quote on 03 308 9936 or 027 432 3258

• Registered James Hardie installer • Residential, commercial or farm buildings • Quality workmanship

RTO Construction Ltd Rodney Grant 027 634 1631 rtoconstruction@yahoo.co.nz facebook.com/rtoconstruction

Ashburton 38 Charlesworth Drive

$655,000

261 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road

OPEN HOME SATURDAY, MARCH 14: 11.30AM - 12 NOON

OPEN HOME SATURDAY, MARCH 14: 11.15AM - 11.45AM

Simply Stunning • Top Westside location • Light, Sunny modern décor • Two living areas

• • • •

Generous outdoor entertaining areas Four double bedrooms Double garage Just 4 years old

7 Smitheram Street

$280,000

Affordable lifestyle living • Weatherboard cottage with 3 double bedrooms • Open plan living, dining and kitchen • Logburner for heating

• 2.8 acres located approx. 5 minutes West of the Rakaia township • Large freestanding shed with power

31 Catherine Street

$310,000 OPEN HOME SATURDAY, MARCH 14: 10AM - 10.30AM

OPEN HOME SATURDAY, MARCH 14: 10.30AM - 11AM

Close to Schools and Shops • Permanent material • 3 bedrooms • Big garage

• Easy care section • Fully fenced • Priced to sell

1 Tranquil Place

Act Now! • Three Bedrooms • Log Burner and Heat Pump • New Bench Top

$765,000

Situated in the desirable Coniston subdivision on a family sized section of 1,010m2. This permanent material home is constructed of brick with a Rockcote finish.

The new open plan kitchen is sure to impress and flows to your spacious dining/family area.

Let the outside in by opening the doors to your private BBQ area or relax under the shade sail with family and friends. There are connecting doors from the family room to a second separate lounge.

• Large Double Garage • Family sized section

56 Wills Street

Price by negotiation

• • • •

Live the Dream!

• Ashburton’s ‘Blue Chip’ location.

• Architecturally designed • Constructed of brick and cedar • Three living areas, 2 downstairs 1 upstairs

Imposing entrance foyer Full kitchen downstairs and kitchenette upstairs Four double bedrooms Two bathrooms and separate ‘visitors’ toilet

7 Eton Street

100 Wilkins Road, Tinwald

Time to Bring the Offers • 4.2 hectares of land, 4 main paddocks • 310m2 two storey home • 5 bedrooms, 2 living areas

Enquiries over $435,000

• • • •

Renovated kitchen and updated bathrooms Bathrooms upstairs and down, spa bath Full size tennis court, swimming pool, BBQ area Logburner, heatpump, underfloor heating

116 Tarbottons Road

Negotiations

Investors or Nestors • Three double bedrooms, separate laundry • Updated bathroom, heatpump, HRV system • Recent new carpet throughout, dishwasher

• • • •

Good sized living room and dining area Easy-care section Bigger than normal single garage Returning $350 per week rental with great tenants

Lot 1 Grigg Street

Family and Entertainers delight • The kitchen has an island bench, a gas hob and two ovens, quality appliances and a scullery making entertaining a dream • 5 Bedrooms, 3 Living areas, and an elegant family bathroom that is fully tiled

When Location Matters • Here is your chance to secure this Brand-new home located in one of Ashburton’s Premier locations by the Ashburton Domain. Due to be completed October/November 2020

• 3 Bedrooms, Master has an ensuite and plenty of storage space • Open plan Kitchen, Dining and living area all with plenty of room to move around SBW DEVELOPMENTS LTD LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

MARK WILLIAMS Sales Consultant P: 027 442 2281

HELENA RATTEN Sales Consultant P: 027 457 7998

DEBBIE BOON Sales Consultant P: 027 448 4006

ROBERTA RUTLEDGE Sales Consultant P: 027 228 7843

THERESA HISLOP Sales Coordinator P: 027 514 1330

CHERI WILLS Team Administrator P: 03 307 4222

326 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 03 307 4222

NEW LISTING

Methven 23 Morgan Street

Tinwald 18 Millibrook Place

Room for all or rooms to rent?

4

Striking three storey, 300sqm home with eye catching architectural detailing on an immaculately presented 754sqm fully fenced and landscaped section with a fantastic floorplan ideal for teenagers, extended families or B&B/Air B&B accommodation.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 8 Apr 2020 View Sun 1-1.30pm or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/5511945

2

3

2

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Immaculate abode

4

Family friendly area with schools and amenities nearby. Large kitchen/dining/living area, formal lounge. Ensuite, family bathroom, separate toilet with basin. Great storage. Sun drenched landscaped section. Low maintenance and easy care.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 2 Apr 2020 View Sun 11-11.30am or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/5511895

2

2

2

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Boundary lines are indicative only

Tinwald 82 Wilkins Road

Ashburton 13 Winslow Willowby Road

Larger building site

Lifestyle opportunity plus

A tidy, private back section 6,866sqm (more or less).

With a formed driveway, has some post and rail fencing. Domestic water and waste water both on town supply, three phase power, EA fibre and cooper to the gate.

bayleys.co.nz/5511932

Asking Price $330,000 View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Final two lots available. The 2.1103 hectare (more or less) bare land offers options: grazing, hobby lifestyle farming or the opportunity to build your dream home. Fibre optic cabling, power and phone at the gate.

Asking Price $250,000 View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/5511355

Rolleston 25 John Morten Place Asking Price $260,000 + GST (if any) Nick O'Styke 027 696 9801 nick.ostyke@bayleys.co.nz Harry Peeters 027 374 1194 harry.peeters@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

New 2,385sqm distribution/transport facility For Lease and built for your business, this brand new 2,385sqm facility located in IZONE is now complete.

The building has been well considered and designed, completed with four container height roller doors allowing access to the warehouse space within. The four roller doors are covered in with generous canopy and the office space is open and bright with ample staff facilities. The property has a generous 2,800sqm concrete yard that is big enough for large transport vehicle movement. Options to divide the space to suit dual tenants is also available.

Call the sole agents today for further information.

bayleys.co.nz/5510273

Winchmore 828 Methven Highway 4

1

3

3

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 26 Mar 2020 View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

The best bet Located a short drive from both Methven and Ashburton, this magnificent 27 hectare property comes complete with water sourced from the Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation Scheme and is pressurised at the boundary.

Currently used for fattening cattle and training racehorses, this property comes with its own formed racetrack, which has produced many a winner.

Furthermore, the four bedroom, three bathroom home is private and sits in a well established garden, enjoying all day sun and mountain views.

Boundary lines are indicative only

bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/5511588

NEW LISTING

Ashburton 730 Hepburns Road 4

2

2

2

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 23 Apr 2020 201 West St, Ashburton View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

English character Mid Canterbury charm Two story brick homestead set in a mature garden with the bonus of 41.4194 hectares (more or less) fully irrigated via two pivots and some K-Lines. The ground floor of this home has a glamorous kitchen with a large walk in pantry. An open plan living/dining area and separate lounge and great indoor/outdoor flow to a paved courtyard. It has an entrance foyer, office, separate laundry, access to the attached double garage and a double bedroom with an ensuite. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms all sharing a large family bathroom. A detached two bay garage, a three bay hay shed, a four bay implement shed and established shelter belts complete this property.

bayleys.co.nz/5511840

NEW LISTING

Allenton 26 Saunders Road 3

1

1

1

1

Asking Price $342,000 View Sat 10.30-11.15am or by appointment Sarah Everist 021 0828 5816 sarah.everist@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

An absolute delight Secure your very own slice of paradise complete with the white picket fence. The stunning and pristine exterior is a mirror image of the interior which has a neutral palette throughout. Open plan living, heated by a heat pump with doors opening from the dining out onto a private north-west facing deck. The front hallway is home to the three bedrooms all with built in storage and new drapes. The northern end is home to the family bathroom, with shower over a bath, toilet and hand basin, a bonus storage room/office and separate laundry. Well planted raised vegetable gardens and surrounded by fruit trees. All securely fenced with a single garage.

bayleys.co.nz/5511937

Netherby 3 Kitchener Street 2

1

1

2

For Sale offers invited over $250,000 View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz Sarah Everist 021 0828 5816 sarah.everist@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Refreshed and rearing to go Having recently under gone a refreshing refurbishment, this wee delight is looking for new owners.

Complete with a light and bright updated kitchen and lounge room with street views, an adjoining sunroom can be used as a separate space or to extend the living area.

Two double bedrooms, well positioned for natural light and afternoon sun.

Upgraded utility room with all your bathroom needs and space for the washing machine.

Outside, the compact 360sqm section is the ultimate in easy care maintenance.

bayleys.co.nz/5511893

KEY 417337147

ALTOGETHER BETTER

Pete Whalan 021 723 005

Jenny Gray 027 452 2888

Ray Knight 027 434 0139

Sarah Everist 021 082 85816

Mick Hydes 027 437 9696

Fee Ensor 021 705 014

We’re extremely proud of our talented Mid Canterbury Team. The highly skilled salespeople that we have across all areas of property means we are confident in promising the best service and skills to all clients in the area.

Nick Young 027 437 7820

Mike Preston 027 430 7041

Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769

Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087

George Morris 027 212 8668

John Lamb 022 171 8321

Whatever your property needs, contact our team today.

Bayleys Ashburton 03 307 7377 | ashburton@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN & PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Re s i d e n t i a l / Co m m e rc i a l / R u ra l / L i fe st y l e

bayleys.co.nz

18

An absolute delight 26 Saunders Road, Ashburton Secure your very own slice of paradise complete with the white picket fence. The stunning and pristine exterior is a mirror image of the interior with a neutral palette throughout.

Open plan living heated by a heat pump and with doors opening from the dining out onto a private northwest facing deck. The front hallway has the three bedrooms all with built in storage, new drapes and freshly painted. The traditionally restored doors are a nice nod the era in which this home was built.

Beyond the bedroom and living areas you’ll find the family bathroom,

with shower over a bath, toilet and hand basin. A bonus storage or office room plus a spacious separate laundry with its own external door.

Well planted raised vegetable and herb gardens and surrounded by fruit trees this will get the gardener in you stirring!

Well presented inside and out, the current owners have put in time and care with painting both the exterior and interior, installed custom made curtains throughout and blinds to the road facing bedrooms.

All securely fenced and a single garage to round out this great character home.

1

3

1

1

OPEN HOME

Saturday, March 14 10.30am - 11.15am

Asking Price

$342,000

Sarah Everist

Phone 021 0828 5816 Email sarah.everist@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/5511937 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

ADVERTISING Sonia Gill | sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz | 03 307 7936

Just look for the Property button

DOWNLOAD

NOW!

Methven

Lake Hood

Property

GUARDIAN

F

Ashburton

F

Ashburton

®

Tinwald

ASHBURTON

ASHBURTON

10.15am -10.45am ..........................................1 Robert Street

HINDS

9.45am - 10.15am .................................... 59 McMurdo Street 10am - 10.30am......................................... 18 Saunders Road 10.30am - 11am ....................................... 46 Havelock Street 10.45am - 11.15am ..........................................23 Beach Road 11am - 11.30am ....................................... 1A Buckleys Terrace 11.15am - 11.45am ..........................................7 Hefford Place 11am - 11.30am .........................................347 Grahams Road 11.15am - 12.00pm ................................... 1Brucefield Avenue 11.30am - 12.15pm........................................... 25 Grey Street 12 noon - 12.30pm ........................................ 62 Grove Street 12 noon - 12.30pm ............................... 7 & 8 Beatty Crescent 12.30pm - 1pm ...............................................58 Creek Road

SATURDAY

12 noon - 12.30pm ................................... 59 McMurdo Street 12.30pm - 1.15pm..................................... 46 Havelock Street 12.30pm - 1.30pm ........................................... 25 Grey Street 1pm - 1.30pm ............................................ 18 Saunders Road

FRIDAY

10am - 10.30am.....................................153 Racecourse Road 10am - 10.30am................................... 88 Alford Forest Road 10.45am - 11.15am .............................................. 1 Park Lane 11.30am - 12 noon .......................................... 65 Wills Street 12.15pm - 12.45pm ........................................ 42 Short Street 12.15pm - 12.45pm ........................................2 Penbury Close 1pm - 1.30pm ...............................................376 Wakanui Rd

ASHBURTON

SATURDAY

We believe in being loyal, committed and dedicated to the success of our customers. Contact Trident Homes Ashburton to start your build journey!

Ph 03 308 2127 | www.tridenthomes.nz

F

11.30am - 12 noon ............... 261 Rakaia Barhill Methven Road

RAKAIA

10am - 10.30am ...................................... 31 Catherine Street 10.30am - 11am ..................................... 7 Smitheram Street 11.15am - 11.45am .............................. 38 Charlesworth Drive

ASHBURTON

SATURDAY

F

1pm - 1.30pm ...............................23 Morgan Street, Methven

METHVEN

11am - 11.30am ........................................ 18 Millibrook Place

TINWALD

SUNDAY

10.30am - 11.15am......................................26 Saunders Road 11am - 11.30am ......................................... 3 Kitchener Street

ASHBURTON

SATURDAY

Open Homes

Opinion 20 Ashburton Guardian

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

OUR VIEW

Consequences of royal rift to hit home I

f Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to live in New Zealand, would you be happy to pay some of your hard-earned taxes to keep them safe?

Would you want to support them in a lifestyle they have chosen after abandoning what was clearly a pretty cushy one back home in England?

Most probably not.

But when they opted to leave the royal nest, it was not to us they fled, rather our Canadian cousins are the ones having to grapple with the issue of accommodating and, to some extent, funding people who are effectively now just every-day citizens.

The rights and wrongs of

their decision to step away from the monarchy will be argued for years. Ultimately it was their choice made for reasons that mostly will never be made public. But at the end of the day it was clearly a lifestyle that did not sit well with Meghan and therefore with Harry. But being born a royal is a privilege that comes with responsibilities.

As the weeks after their

pending break with royal life unfolded, the world watched and waited. But the Queen, God bless her, didn’t wait. She made some swift and tough calls. If Harry and Meghan didn’t want to do the job that Harry was born and paid darned well to do, if they didn’t want to call England home, then be gone.

That departure, however, may well have been a bit tougher than the couple had initially hoped.

Perhaps they assumed they’d carry their titles with them along with their pay cheques and just turn up for work when it suited.

That’s not the way QEII looked at it. She took the no work, no pay and no title path and good on her.

D-Day, March 31, when the couple will no longer be considered working members of the House of Windsor, with titles and most of their salary gone, is looming. But someone, somewhere will still be paying to keep them safe. Odds on bets are the money will come from some Commonwealth slush fund.

They’ve just completed their last official duty and reports are that it was a strained affair.

Perhaps the reality of their new situation is hitting home.

Many will have gained a new respect for Queen Elizabeth in all of this. It would have been easy for her to continue footing the bill and getting only half of the couple’s working hours in return.

She didn’t, Queenie got tough and good on her.

She stripped titles, cut income and ordered them to pay back the $3 million it cost to refurbish their home in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Any family rift is heart breaking.

If there’s dirt involved we like to keep it within the family if we can, but if you’re a royal, then the rift is public property. With this one, it’s clear the rift has been about choice rather than conscription and that means the once royal couple can’t complain, however, it might take plenty of goodwill on both sides for cordial relations to be maintained.

was opened in Dallas by entrepreneur Larry Lavine.

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 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.

Ten years ago: At least 30 people were killed in a series of Taliban suicide bombings in Afghanistan in what appeared to be a failed

attempt to free inmates from a Kandahar prison. The Vatican denounced what it called aggressive attempts to drag Pope Benedict XVI into the spreading scandal of paedophile priests in his German homeland.

Five years ago: In his first visit to the Phoenix Veterans Affairs hospital whose practices sparked a health care scandal, President Barack Obama acknowledged lingering weaknesses in the federal government’s response to the chronic delays and false waiting lists in the VA health system.

One year ago: Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic to

be convicted of child sex abuse, was sentenced in Australia to six years in prison for molesting two choirboys in an Australian cathedral.

Today’s birthdays: Jazz musician Roy Haynes is 95.

Country singer Jan Howard is 90. Songwriter Mike Stoller is 87.

Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka is 81. R&B/gospel singer Candi Staton is 80. Opera singer Julia Migenes is 71. Actor William H. Macy is 70. Comedian Robin Duke is 66. Actress Dana Delany is 64. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., is 63. Rock musician Adam Clayton is 60. Jazz musician Terence Blanchard is 58. Actor

Christopher Collet is 52. Rock musician Matt McDonough (Mudvayne) is 51. Actress Annabeth Gish is 49. Actress Tracy Wells is 49. Rapper-actor Common is 48. Rapper Khujo is 48. Singer Glenn Lewis is 45.

Actor Danny Masterson is 44.

Bluegrass musician Clayton Campbell is 39. Actor Noel Fisher is 36. Singers Natalie and Nicole Albino are 36. Actor Emile Hirsch is 35. Tennis star Coco Gauff is 16.

Thought for today: “History repeats itself. That’s one of the things wrong with history.” – Clarence Darrow, American lawyer (born 1857, died this date in 1938).

– AP

Sue Newman

SENIOR REPORTER

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, March 13, the 73rd day of 2020. There are 293 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On March 13, 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.

On this date: In 1639, New College was renamed Harvard College for clergyman John Harvard.

In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed a measure prohibiting Union military officers from returning fugitive slaves to their owners.

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 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 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.

In 1956, After 22 losses and 22 draws in 26 years of test cricket, New Zealand at last tasted victory, with their first ever test cricket victory, over the West Indies.

In 1969, the Apollo 9 astronauts splashed down, ending a mission that included the successful testing of the Lunar Module.

In 1975, the first Chili’s restaurant

Opinion www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

Ashburton Guardian 21

CONTACTS News tips Call 03 307-7969 After hours news tips matt.m@theguardian.co.nz Advertising Call 03 307-7976 sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz Classifieds Call 03 3077-900 classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Missed paper Call 0800 ASHBURTON 0800 274 287 Write to us!

Email us! editor@theguardian. co.nz Facebook us!

The ‘Roadie’ I

have written columns before on the value in kids participating in sport.

There are many reasons why I believe it’s so important.

Two of the biggest reasons are the friendships that you make (usually lifelong ones) and in this child obesity epidemic world we live in, the importance of exercise.

On Saturday I was reminded of another reason.

The end-of-season Road Trip.

We had our end-of-season twilight golf excursion.

As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago we have been chipping in each week for this trip.

That covered our round of golf with carts, our meal afterwards and the mini bus there and home again.

I can’t speak for the other boys but I was a touch excited about the day ahead when I hopped on board the van.

It’s always great to play a new golf course and the challenges it throws at you.

That is nearly as enjoyable as sitting back quietly in the van and listening to all the smack talk being fired around.

Phill Hooper OFF THE AIR

I must congratulate John Smitheram and his team on their victory on the day and their dominance all season.

Also congrats to Nigel Heney, the winner of the Hackers Trophy. (I think I was a bit sick in my mouth after writing that!)

The trip reminded me of some super, and not so super, sports trips I’ve had in the past.

One absolute stand-out was a senior reserve rugby trip to ‘the coast’ under the guidance of manager Geoff Gibbons.

What could go wrong there?

On the not-so-super side of the fence, was a Hatch Cup hockey trip to Hamilton.

The tournament itself was great, although we did get a hiding in most of our games. It was cool to stay in the same motel complex as most of the team.

It was the actual trip up there

that was the issue.

Some of the team flew up but for some reason, Dad thought it would be a good idea for him to drive my brother Greg and I up.

Mother stayed behind with other brother Mark while he practised his tap dancing.

Shortly after the winding roads around Kaikoura, I’m betting the old man wished he’d forked out the extra moolar for three plane tickets.

I used to get car sick really bad and it would hit all of a sudden.

Well, it hit all of a sudden, all over the passenger’s seat dashboard and in the footwell.

That wasn’t the worst of it though.

We stayed in Picton that night and woke to a windy day.

Dad said we’d wait to have something to eat until after the ferry crossing, so you boys won’t get sick.

It started out fine!

Greg and I were having a great time out on the deck, slick with sea spray, surfing one way and then back again as the ferry rode the waves.

The first time I remember feeling a little ill was when I went to

the loo and the hand basins were all chocker with spew.

The next time was when we were sitting in the TV room, shortly after Greg and I had scoffed down a Moro bar each, because we were STARVING and what does the old man know anyway!

Greg all of a sudden let rip. His spew (with a slight hint of Moro) went all over his lap AND all over Dad’s lap as well.

It was probably a good job the crossing was so rough, otherwise Dad may well have put us all on the next ferry back south.

I started out writing this column with the plan to encourage parents to get their kids playing sport, it didn’t turn out all that encouraging though did it?

Till next week Hoo Roo Phill Hooper Road tripper Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

Can’t make our open homes? view them in 3D anytime, anywhere, with anybody...simple!

www.realestatenewzealand.net.nz/open-homes/

PRESS COUNCIL

This newspaper is subject to the New Zealand Press Council. Complaints must first be directed in writing to editor@ theguardian.co.nz If unsatisfied, the complaint may be referred to the Press Council PO Box 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington 6143 or email info@ presscouncil.org.nz Further detail and an online complaints form are available at www.presscouncil.org.nz

LETTERS EMAIL US/WRITE US editor@theguardian.co.nz

PO Box 77 We welcome your letters and emails, but: ■■ They should be of no more than 300 words.

■■ We reserve the right to edit or not publish.

■■ They must include your name. We will only publish under a nom de plume if a suitable case for anonymity is made clear.

■■ They must also include your address and phone number, which will not be published.

Round 7 draw

Times may be subject to change.

DATE GAME 13 March Chiefs v Hurricanes 14 March Blues v Lions 14 March Sunwolves v Crusaders 14 March Reds v Bulls 15 March Sharks v Stormers 15 March Jaguares v Highlanders 15 March Brumbies v Waratahs

SUPER RUGBY

VENUE Hamilton Auckland Brisbane Brisbane Durban Buenos Aires Canberra

TIME(NZ) 7.05pm 4.25pm 6.35pm 9.15pm 2.05am 10.40am 6.05pm

2020 rules

2020

We decided it was time to mix things up. Here’s how points will be awarded this year: Correct winning team Correct winning margin All correct winning teams and margins Correctly picking a draw Correct bonus question

1 point 1 point 3 points 20 points 5 points

YOUR LOCAL HONDA YOUR LOCAL HONDA BONUS QUESTION

PARTS PARTS & & SERVICE SERVICE CENTRE CENTRE

YOUR&LOCAL PARTS SERVICEHONDA CENTRE PARTS & SERVICE CENTRE

The Aussie Supercars move on to the Melbourne 400 this week.

The two Kiwi drivers, Scott McLaughlin and Shane van Gisbergen continue to set the pace.

Roimata Chiefs <12 Blues <12 Crusaders 13> Draw Draw Highlanders <12 Brumbies <12

Finish 2nd or 3rd

In Saturday’s race, will van Gisbergen: • Not finish • Finish 10th+ • Finish 4th to 9th

Havelock Str, Ashburton MALCOLM LOVETT 299 03 308 9109 Str, Ashburton 299 Havelock MALCOLM LOVETT AUTOMOTIVE LTD hondaadmin@malcolmlovett.co.nz 299 Havelock Str, Ashburton 03 308 9109 AUTOMOTIVE 03 LTD308 hondaadmin@malcolmlovett.co.nz 9109

• Finish 2nd or 3rd • WIN

hondaadmin@malcolmlovett.co.nz

Servicing Mid Canterbury

Andrew Falloon MP for Rangitata

For over 70 years

Mike

Andrew

Legs

Chiefs <12 Blues <12 Crusaders 13> Reds <12 Sharks <12 Highlanders <12 Waratahs <12

Chiefs <12 Blues 13> Crusaders 13> Reds 13> Sharks <12 Jaguares 13> Brumbies 13>

Chiefs <12 Blues <12 Crusaders 13> Reds <12 Sharks <12 Jaguares 13> Brumbies <12

• Concrete water/Feed troughs • Precast panels • Silage pits • Water tanks/ Effluent tanks • Concrete bunkers • Weeping walls • Cattle stops • Pipes • Wingwalls

2

Ashburton office 03 3087510 andrew.falloon@parliament.govt.nz andrewfalloonforrangitata Authorised by Andrew Falloon MP, 139 Stafford Street, Timaru.

For any quotes or enquiries contact us on 03 308 4816

Finish 2nd or 3rd

Or call into the yard at 205 Wilkins Rd, Tinwald, Ashburton www.hanhamconcrete.co.nz | info@ hanhamconcrete.co.nz

Finish 4th to 9th

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST 3 AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING 3 SPORTS BODY KIT SONY 9 SPEAKER AUDIO SYSTEM

Ashburton App

THE

Chiefs <12 Blues 13> Crusaders 13> Reds 13> Sharks <12 Jaguares 13> Brumbies13>

Suitable for new & used roofs Finish 2nd or 3rd -

Adamgas, - Certification: $ ESCAPE 39990 ST-LINE +ORC 1

Kermode Street, Phone 307 5800 www.gluyasmotorgroup.co.nz Anywhere Ford www.gluyasmotorgroup.co.nz Gluyas Motor Group

1. Offer available until 31st March 2019 or while stocks last at participating Ford Dealers. Price shown is a recommendation only and excludes on road costs, options, and accessories. Not available with any special offers or for fleet customers. See ford.co.nz for more information. 2. Warranty conditions and exclusions apply. Visit www.ford.co.nz/owners/warranty for further information. 3. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate in some driving and road conditions (including at certain speeds) or adverse weather.

123 Sample Road | SAMPLEVILLE | P 01 234 5678 | anywhereford.co.nz

Weather

- Solar panels & batteries Murray Shopping

electrical engineering & - LED lighting Chiefs <12 Chiefs <12 self-containment - Satellite dishes, TV’s & audio Blues 13> Blues <12 Waterproofing - Plumbing & tanks Crusaders 13> Crusaders Joinery - Joinery cabinets & benchtops 13> Reds 13> Reds <12 Upholstery - All insurance work Sharks <12 Sharks <12 Electrical design Ashburton District at your - Seat &fingertips. seat belt installs Jaguares <12 Jaguares <12 Download the App free at the App Store or Google Play Plumbing - Gas & diesel heaters Brumbies 13> Brumbies <12 Gas Fitting - Camec parts & accessory shop DOWNLOAD

Finish 2nd or 3rd

Finish 2nd or 3rd

NOW!

197 Wills St, Ashburton Ph 308 6737 Waterproof www.neumannstyres.co.nz Insulates Offers long term UV protection Won’t crack like paint 10 year guarantee

Contact Lifestyle Motorhomes Phone for a for all your RV free quote today requirements.

News Notifications Places to eat notices Jobs REBUILD. REFURB.FamilyREPAIR. FOR EVERYTHING RV and drink Win Sport draws

Chris

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT WITH TITAN ROOF PROTECTION MEMBRANE

Finish 4th to 9th

All work is carried out Contact Lifestyle Motorhomes for allon your RVby requirements. site our own All work is carried out on site by our tradesmen. own tradesmen.

199 Dobson St, Ashburton 0800 287 284 I www.life-style.co.nz

2020 Super Rugby – Ashburton Conference

TEAM Team points Margin points

Extra points team & margin

Bonus Draw Total question

Comp Total

Andrew Falloon MP

6

2

0

0

0

8

56

Ashburton Guardian

5

4

0

0

0

9

56

Vision Insurance

5

2

0

0

0

7

54

Neumanns Tyres

5

2

0

0

0

7

53

Ashburton Toyota

6

2

0

0

0

8

52

Bayleys Canterbury - Mick and Sarah

6

2

0

0

0

8

52

Gluyas Motor Group

6

2

0

0

0

8

52

Dentistry on Parkside

3

1

0

0

0

4

49

PlaceMakers - Ashburton

6

2

0

0

0

8

49

Lifestyle Motor Homes

5

2

0

0

0

7

45

Rockgas Mid Canterbury

5

0

0

0

0

5

45

Malcom Lovett Automotive

4

0

0

0

0

4

44

Hanham Concrete

5

0

0

0

0

5

40

New Zealand Conference

Australian Conference

South African Conference

TEAM POINTS

TEAM POINTS

TEAM POINTS

Chief 18

Brumbies 18

Sharks 20

Crusaders

18

Rebels 13

Stormers 17

Blues 17

Reds 8

Jaguares 15

Hurricanes 13

Waratahs 5

Bulls 6

Highlanders 5

Sunwolves 4

Lions 5

Do you know what your property is worth?

The local service that delivers!

Pat

Mick

Draw Lions <12 Crusaders 13> Reds <12 Sharks <12 Jaguares <12 Brumbies 13>

Chiefs <12 Blues 13> Crusaders 13> Reds <12 Sharks <12 Highlanders <12 Waratahs <12

Finish 2nd or 3rd

Whether it’s endless hot water, instant heat, or always cooking with gas, we’re here for you.

Call Pat today for reliable,

speedy delivery Ph 03 308 4665 Cnr Walnut Avenue and McLean streets

www.rockgasmidcanterbury.co.nz

Finish 2nd or 3rd

Call us for a free, confidential and no obligation appraisal.

Mick Hydes

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

Sarah Everist

M 021 0828 5816 – B 03 307 7377 E sarah.everist@bayleys.co.nz

Whalan and Partners Ltd, Bayleys Licenced Under the REA Act 2008.

NEED A SHED?

Paul Chiefs 13> Blues 13> Crusaders 13> Reds <12 Sharks <12 Jaguares <12 Brumbies 13>

Finish 4th to 9th

We welcome new patients

Ashburton Toyota www.ashburton.toyota.co.nz

We provide dental implants and implant retained dentures.

Arun

Chiefs <12 Blues 13> Crusaders 13> Reds <12 Sharks <12 Jaguares 13> Brumbies <12

Chiefs <12 Blues <12 Crusaders 13> Reds 13> Sharks<12 Jaguares 13> Brumbies <12

Win

2017

Robin

HILUX SR5 4WD AUTO • Alloys & Reversing Camera • Towbar & Nudge Bar • Tri-fold Lid

$

38,995

PHONE 0800 286 9682 Cnr East St & Walnut Ave, Ashburton

Finish 10th+

Call to make an appointment • Oral Health Therapist • Sedation • General Dentistry

• • • •

Cosmetic Crown & Bridge Implants

Phone: 03 308 7472 Visit: 80 Park Street, Ashburton www.dentistryonparkside.co.nz

David Chiefs <12 Blues 13> Crusaders 13> Reds <12 Sharks <12 Jaguares <12 Brumbies 13>

Finish 2nd or 3rd

115 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 7700 Ph (03) 308 9099

TOGETHER, WE’RE BUILDING NEW ZEALAND

An official Community Partner of the Crusaders

Your Place 24 Ashburton Guardian

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

TEST YOURSELF

Write to us!

Editor, PO Box 77

Test yourself with the Guardian’s weekday quiz 1 – What is the Ashburton District Council’s credit rating? a. BB+ b. AAc. AA+ 2 – What is a scotia? a. A vegetable b. Part of a boat c. A moulding 3 – Puerto Rico is governed by which country? a. Spain b. Portugal c. USA 4 – From which country does the musical duo Roxette originate? a. Sweden b. Finland c. Scotland 5 – Which of these novels did author Thomas Hardy write? a. Middlemarch b. The Mayor of Casterbridge c. Jamaica Inn 6 – What is chervil? a. Fine rain b. A type of herb c. Slang language 7 – The Chinese city of Wuhan is in which province? a. Hunan b. Hubei c. Yunnan 8 – Russel Norman is executive director of? a. Greenpeace b. The Green Party c. Forest and Bird

Email us! editor@ theguardian. co.nz Call us!

03 307-7929

GOT GREAT PHOTOS? Your Place is the place to display the photos of your sports team, your pets, your school events, or just something ordinary from the present or days gone by.

Please send 7 your photos to subs@theguardian.

1 with the 7 words 3 9 co.nz YOUR 5 PLACE in the subject line and 8 we 6 will 2 run it in the Guardian or 8 1 5 our website Guardianonline.co.nz 6 1 4 9

1

5 2

5 9 6YESTERDAY’S 2 7 8 4 7 8 ANSWERS

8 1 3 7 9 2 5 6 4

Feathered revolt Steve’s chooks are generally quite a happy lot, but if he’s a bit tardy with the lunch delivery, they’re not afraid to get a deputation together and march on Head Office to demand an explanation as to when normal service might be resumed.

9 2 5 4 3 6 8 1 7

7 6 4 5 8 1 3 2 9

5 7 8 3 2 4 1 9 6

2 3 6 8 1 9 4 7 5

1 4 9 6 7 5 2 8 3

4 9 1 2 5 7 6 3 8

6 8 7 1 4 3 9 5 2

3 5 2 9 6 8 7 4 1

EASY SUDOKU

Answers: 1. AA+ 2. A moulding 3. USA 4. Sweden 5. The Mayor of Casterbridge 6. A type of herb 7. Hubei 8. Greenpeace.

QUICK RECIPE

Chicken tenderloins in grain mustard sauce 600g chicken tenderloins Salt and pepper to taste 2T vegetable oil 1T butter 1/2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4t grain mustard 300ml cream 320g broad beans, frozen 1/4 bunch oregano leaves ■■ Season chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper.

■■ Heat oil a large frypan, add chicken tenderloins and cook on both sides until golden and cooked, remove and set aside.

■■ Add butter, onion and garlic to pan and stir-fry, add cream and cook gently until cooked down to desired consistency.

■■ Place chicken back into the sauce, add mustard and broad beans and reheat.

■■ Serve on a platter and sprinkle with oregano.

6

6 8 2 7 6 1 8 2 3 Recipe courtesy of Waitoa Free Range Chicken www.waitoafreerange.co.nz

6 8 7 1 4 4 3 9 4 6 7

5 6 1 3 2

5 4 6 8

Solutions for today in tomorrow’s Your Place page.

Motoring March 13, 2020

Hondaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot hatch is hitting all the right notes

DETAILS

P26

26 Ashburton Guardian

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

Hot hatch the perfect balance

T

o celebrate Kiwis’ love of Honda’s Hot Hatch – the Civic Type R – Honda New Zealand is launching a MUGEN Equipped Special Edition.

Supporting enthusiasts being the goal, MUGEN’s full catalogue will be available for purchase, with parts being packaged together to give buyers the flexibility to create the MUGEN spec they prefer.

In late 2017 the first Civic Type R to be sold new in New Zealand was launched.

Since then over 200 have been sold, making it one of the the best sellers in the class and proving its sales performance is as strong as its on track performance.

“Kiwis have shown they are still passionate about the joy of driving. The 5th Generation Type R, although solely offered with a manual transmission, has been a sales success, thanks to its perfect balance of Honda’s sporty, yet practical DNA,” says Matt Woodburn, Marketing & Product Manager at Honda New Zealand.

MUGEN, which means Without Limits, is well known by Honda enthusiasts for their racing and parts production heritage.

MUGEN was started by the son of Mr Soichiro Honda, in 1973 and has become hugely successful in motorsport internationally.

Highlights include powering Formula 1 victories along with numerous other 2 & 4 wheel championships.

Honda New Zealand has been a proud supplier of MUGEN parts and equipped models to Kiwis for over 15 years.

MUGEN equipped Type Rs start from

$64,990 – including the Front Underspoiler, Side Underspoilers, Rear Underspoiler & Carbon Fibre / FRP Tailgate Spoiler with MUGEN emblem.

This pricing is inclusive of all related costs to sourcing, painting & fitting the parts, making this one of the most afforda-

ble MUGEN packages globally.

Additional enhancement packs including styling, handling and performance upgrades will be offered.

These package start from $990 (MUGEN Interior) upto $11,990 (MUGEN Performance).

A complete MUGEN catalogue build is upwards of $38,000 under today’s exchange rate. “We aren’t expecting any buyers to choose a full catalogue build, but we will gladly support and facilitate such a request.” At the time of printing the RG20GT remains a concept car only.

FREE WOF’S FOR LIFE ON ALL USED VEHICLES!

7 SEATER SELECTION 2013 TOYOTA Landcruiser Prado VX • Bluetooth • Reverse Camera & Sensors • Towbar $181 p/w – total repayable $47,068.74

2007 Toyota Landcruiser Prado TZ NOW ONLY

39,995

$

2017 Toyota Highlander GXL AWD • 3.5L V6 Petrol Engine • Cruise Control & Traction Control • Reversing Camera

Will Hayde Branch Manager

Andrew Rattray Parts Manager

WAS $26,995

NOW ONLY

23,995

$

2011 TOYOTA Landcruiser Prado GX NOW ONLY

46,495

$

• 4.0L Petrol Engine • Low KM’s • Cruise Control & Reversing Camera

2009 Toyota Landcruiser Prado VX

Pam Mcllwrick Service

• Bluetooth • Reverse Camera & Sensors • Towbar

Eddie Bakos Vehicle Consultant Cell No. 027 450 7544

NOW ONLY

30,995

$

2017 Toyota Landcruiser Prado VX NOW ONLY

32,995

$

• 3.0L Turbo Diesel Engine • Climate Control, Cruise Control • Bluetooth & Reversing Camera

Robin McClimont Vehicle Consultant Cell No. 027 486 7546

• 2.8L Turbo Diesel Engine • Keyless Entry, SAT NAV • Nudge Bar & Tow Bar

NOW ONLY

56,995

$

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

Ashburton Guardian 27

Quirky classic revisited Bernard Egan

MOTORING

A

fter seeing photographs in our column two weeks ago many readers have told us they totally understand Graeme and Megan Wells describing their 1942 Terra Cruiser caravan – the classic van they’ve lovingly restored – as quirky, cute and cosy.

It’s all those and a happy place as well for Graeme and Megan.

Several readers said it must look great being towed by the Wells’ 1964 Ford Galaxy 500.

It does and we’ve got the photo to prove it.

Of Fords, Holdens, and Nostradamus-like predictions

N

ostradamus predicted things, people are quite correctly saying we’re living in a changing world, and Bob Dylan definitely got it right way back in 1963 when he composed The Times They Are A-Changin.

Some say we never know what to expect next.

And they’re correct, but it’s unlikely anyone who knows that to be true or philosophers like Nostradamus and Bob Dylan would ever have dreamed of what people at Ollie Hurst’s Ford day at Barrhill saw.

In fact if we didn’t have a photo we would be hard pressed to believe it ourselves.

Vintage Car Club President Trevor Begg, the owner of a classic Chevrolet and a Holden, is a General Motors man through and through.

He certainly made people realise you Extremely rare footage of General never know what to expect.

Motors man Trevor Begg actually Perhaps best to make sure you’re sitting wearing a hat with the Blue Oval on it. down when you read this next bit.

Trevor was wearing a Ford hat!

It seems indeed The Times They Are A-Changin’.

We would not be alone in saying we would never have predicted it.

However we do have a prediction we’re positive will be proved correct.

It’s a sight unlikely to be ever seen again.

We predict that for Trevor The Times Will Be A-Changin’ – a’changin’ back that is – and he won’t been seen in a Ford cap ever again. hotos taken by Stuart Hart of Ollie Hurst’s Fords at Barrhill which featured in an earlier column intrigued Larry Dunn.

Now retired, Larry and Heather are spending their days caravanning.

It’s an idyllic lifestyle, one which has given them the chance to see and enjoy many of the fabulous places our wonderful country has to offer.

Currently they’re staying locally.

Larry has had a lifelong interest in, and

P

has owned, some interesting Fords. He knows a fair bit about the marque, so it’s not surprising he was fascinated when he read about Ollie’s cars.

But he had a question.

Larry asked in which year were Ollie’s six cars made. Good question – easy answer.

One answer fits all. They have various body styles, but they all have one thing in common – each of them is a 1932 model.

Larry’s question prompted a visit to Ollie, and a wonderful chat.

Ollie mentioned similar Fords which he has owned, and also spoke of a very interesting current restoration project which has special local significance.

Ollie is restoring a pickup truck, which in its early life was the breakdown vehicle used by Bert Holmes, who had the Ford agency prior to the Gluyas family.

No prizes for guessing the year of the breakdown truck or other Fords Ollie has parted with – yep that’s right all 1932.

Ollie’s definitely a Ford man!

Matchless adventures for the AJS buffs

T

wo local AJS motorcycle enthusiasts took their really nice classic bikes to the AJS and Matchless Owners Club international Jampot Rally, staged recently in Golden Bay. Said riders were Gary Hawke and Roger Hart, who were accompanied by their wives Shirley and Rowena.

Gary and Roger rode their bikes over the famous Takaka Hill.

Both said it was challenging but great ride and in each case their bikes performed well.

When we checked in with Rowena for a report, she said Roger had passed Gary once going up the Hill.

Gary, who confirmed that was in fact correct, was quick to add “but I passed him twice on the way down!”

How come Gary passed Roger twice you may well ask?

Here’s Gary’s explanation.

“How did I pass Roger twice on the downhill? I stopped at a lookout and he got in front again, so l

just had to hunt him down a second time.

“Got up enough speed to splat a bug on my helmet. Gravity is a wonderful thing.”

Rallies like the Jampot always provide great opportunities to compare bikes and performance, and during this year’s event Gary spoke with his friend Ross Hutchinson, who owns a bike which like Gary’s is a 1929 M9.

Which, he goes on to say: “All 4.9 horsepower of it”.

Gary feels his friend Mike’s bike performs a little better than his bike, so he sought a suggestion from Mike about how he could make his bike go faster.

Mike Hutchison came up with an illustrated answer, albeit probably not one Gary was expecting – he suggested it would go faster if he put it on a trailer.

Gary has shared the illustration.

That of course is the sort of fun, banter and camaraderie shared by club members.

Next year’s AJS Matchless Owners Club Jampot Rally will be staged here in Mid Canterbury.

Au to

COST FREE APPLIES $9,990 2014 Suzuki Splash 1.2Ltr

Au to

2012 Suzuki Swift Sport 1.6Ltr

Au to

FREE APPLIES $9,990 2007 Suzuki SX4COST 1.5Ltr Auto

Au to

FREE APPLIES $9,990 2007 SX4 2.0LtrCOST Auto

120,600kms, Airbags, Alloy Wheels,Central Locking Drivers Seat Height Adjuster,Electric Windows

97,700kms, Airbags, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Central Locking, Climate Control Air Con, Electric Mirrors

61,600kms, Air Conditioning,CD Player, Air Conditioning,Climate Control Air Con, Cruise Control

48,200kms,NZ New,Easy to get in and out of, easy to park, and easy on fuel

$9,990

$8,990

$14,990

$10,990

2010 Honda Fit RS 1.5 Ltr

2019 Suzuki Baleno RS 1.0Ltr

COST FREE APPLIES

COST FREE APPLIES

COST FREE APPLIES $9,990 2016 Suzuki Vitara 1.4Ltr Turbo

Au

Au

75kms,Cool and sophisticated, this smooth-looking hatchback turns everyday driving into an exceptional experience.

38,500kms, Airbags, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Bluetooth, Climate Control Air Con, Central Locking

COST FREE APPLIES

COST FREE APPLIES

$12,990

2018 Suzuki S-cross 1.6Ltr

$26,990

2018 Suzuki S-Cross 1.4Ltr Turbo

Au

Au

Au

$23,990

to

2013 Suzuki Swift Sport 1.6Ltr to

to

2012 Honda Fit RS 1.5Ltr

COST FREE APPLIES

to

$19,995

Au

28,000kms, Airbags, Alloy Wheels,Central Locking, Climate Control Air Con, Cruise Control,ESP

COST FREE APPLIES

to

to

Au 62,100kms,Airbags, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Central Locking, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows

M

an

to

ua

l

COST FREE APPLIES $9,990 2015 Suzuki Vitara1.6 Ltr

COST FREE APPLIES

*$102.57/Week based on Baleno SE Auto, $23,990 plus ORC, total amount payable $26,770.77, nil deposit 3.9% p.a. fixed interest rate and 5-year. On payment of on-road costs to the Dealer, finance payment include a $305 documentation fee and $10.35 PPSR fee. Normal lending and credit criteria apply. Offer available from 1 March and while stock last. Excludes fleet purchases, demo vehicles and all other promotions. www.suzuki.co.nz

58,000kms, 2 Airbags, ABS Braking,Alloy Wheels,Central Locking,Electric Mirrors,Electric Windows, Fog Lights

$12,990

COST FREE APPLIES

65,200kms, 6 Airbags, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Electric Mirrors, Central Locking,ESP

16,900kms, 6 Airbags, ABS Braking , Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Bluetooth, Central Locking, ESP,GRS

2800kms,7 Airbags,Automatic Headlights, Alloy Wheels, Central Locking, Climate Control Air Con

$13,990

$26,990

$28,990

COST FREE APPLIES

For more exciting

COST FREE APPLIES

COST FREE APPLIES

COST FREE APPLIES

information call our sales staff

David Hunt (branch manager) 027 575 7885 Monica Smith (sales) 027 428 8406 Lisa Hunt (sales) 027 474 2594

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

Ashburton Guardian 29

N

ot one, but two models featuring the world’s most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine in series production are set to break cover in New

Zealand.

The highly anticipated new-generation Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ hatch and Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ fourdoor coupé turn up the power, posture and performance, continuing to improve upon the legacy of the previous generation of these perennial favourites.

“We have completely redesigned our 45 models – from the engine and transmission through the chassis, the elaborately constructed drivetrain to the body structure and of course the design itself – all with one goal: to raise vehicle dynamics and the sporty driving experience to a level previously unimaginable in the compact class,” said Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. “With the presentation of this, our most powerful and most dynamic compact sports car, we are also reinforcing the significance of this segment for our growth strategy.”

At the heart of the two new models sits a milestone achievement for Mercedes-AMG – a turbocharged four-cylinder engine generating an incredible 310 kW of power and 500 Nm of torque. In combination with a new AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT-8G dual-clutch transmission with eight ratios and gearshifts measured in milliseconds, the A 45 S 4MATIC+ sprints from zero to

100km/h in just 3.9 seconds (CLA 45 S 4MATIC+: 4.0 seconds).

With an output per litre of 155 kW, the turbo four even ranks ahead of many wellknown super-sports car engines.

Active, fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive distributes power to rear axle wheels selectively by AMG TORQUE CONTROL, enabling top traction and creating the parameters for the spectacular new Drift mode. This is made possible by a new rear axle differential featuring two multidisc clutches – one for each rear wheel.

Constructed from the underpinnings of the latest-generation of the acclaimed Mercedes-Benz A-Class compact hatch and sedan, and building on the outstanding success of the newly-created A 35 4MATIC and CLA 35 4MATIC, the new Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ hatch and CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ four-door coupé do much more than simply set new performance standards.

An extensively reinforced bodyshell provides the basis for precise steering characteristics, as well as track and camber stability.

Supercar showtime

R

appers and expensive cars go together like fish and chips, and if they aren’t destroying them like Jay-Z and Kanye with the Maybach, they’re modifying them like Kanye’s prosthetic leg-coloured Lamborghini.

He might not be quite as popular (or controversial) as Kanye West, but Lil Uzi Vert has amassed quite the collection of cars during his time in the spotlight, and like any good car enthusiast, loves to show them off.

First finding fame just a few years ago, the 25-yearold is known for his unique style of hip hop, and looks to have transferred this over to his fleet of multi-million dollar supercars.

As you’d expect, you’ll find a Lamborghini Urus, Audi R8, and Bugatti Veyron in his collection, but the anime-inspired wraps on these vehicles will have the

internet divided on whether he’s ruined them or not.

While the uber-rare Bugatti Veyron that he bought from Floyd Mayweather is the most expensive in the fleet, that massive armoured SUV covered in Girls & Panzer is arguably the most interesting.

This USSV Rhino GX is based on a Ford F-450 chassis and utilises the 6.7-litre V8 Ford engine, but can withstand most forms of handheld weaponry.

Inside, you’ll find Rolls-Royce-matching luxury and enough room to swing a cat.

As you would expect, this bulletproof monster comes with a hefty price tag of around $530,000, and that’s before you even get it down to New Zealand.

His taste in cars might not rival Kanye’s, but there’s no denying the unique nature of these extremely expensive machines.

The completely newly developed 2.0-litre engine is the world’s most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder manufactured for series production (310kW/500Nm), bettering the output of the engine used in the preceding models by 30kW and 25Nm. Also impressive is a carefully balanced torque curve with maximum torque available in a range of 5000 to 5250rpm, achieving power delivery akin to a naturally aspirated engine.

The high maximum engine speed (up to 7200 rpm) further emphasises the engine’s sporty character.

MOTORING SERVICES THE NAME IN COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR

• Automotive servicing, repairs and diagnostics

Your local authorised Mitsubishi Parts and Service

• Latest scan tools and service data • Cars, 4WDs, campervans

We service and repair all makes and models

• European, Japanese and everything in between • Vehicle transport and recovery

Book your service at Malcom Lovett Automotive today MALCOLM LOVETT AUTOMOTIVE LTD

299 Havelock St, Ashburton 03 308 9109 mitsubishiadmin@malcolmlovett.co.nz

Call Dave and the team in the Big Blue Shed, cnr McLean and John St Phone 03 308 6646

AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS & SERVICING

GLUYAS MOTOR GROUP

ies Think Brakes... Think Robb ink Clutch... Think Robbies Th SPRING ESCAPE bbies Think Specialist... Think Ro

YOUR LOCAL HONDA

DEALS PARTS & SERVICE CENTRE

YOUR LOCAL HONDA PARTS & SERVICE CENTRE

• • • • •

Full servicing, Genuine parts, Loan cars (T’s & C’s apply) Vehicle Report cards Ask about our Map care & Extended Roadside assistance

Insurance work Insurance Work Insurance Work

MALCOLM LOVETT AUTOMOTIVE LTD

hondaadmin@malcolmlovett.co.nz

Specialing in

34,990 +GST +ORC

Being$ 39,990 the experts in their field Robbies can nissan.co.nz give you professional, efficient service when repairing or replacing your brakes or clutch at a competitive price. +GST +ORC

1.9% FINANCE OVER 36 MONTHS

Pricing indicated for D23WM & D23VM. Finance ooer available to approved applicants of Nissan Financial Services only and excludes all lease and some eet purchasers. Units must be registered by 31st October 2018 to qualify for the special nance ooer. The 1.9% Finance ooer applies to new Nissan vehicles only. The 1.9% p.a. xed interest rate is available with zero deposit and 36 month term. $375 establishment fee, $8.05 PPSR fee, and $10 monthly account keeping fee apply. Terms and conditions apply. Ooer cannot be used in conjunction with any other ooers and must end 31st October 2018 or while stocks last. Nissan reserves the right to vary, withdraw or extend this ooer.

Book a service today with us and experience what service should be.

299 Havelock Str, Ashburton 03299 308Havelock 9109 Str, Ashburton 03 308 9109 hondaadmin@malcolmlovett.co.nz

NISSAN NAVARA ST 4WD

NISSAN NAVARA ST 2WD

$

Call 307 5800 79 Kermode Street

ROBBIE’S

undercar specialists

Cnr Cass & South Streets Phone 308 9984 Mob 027 499 9565

&

PANEL BEATING SPRAY PAINTING

of Cars, Trucks, Buses, Horse Floats & Motorhomes, Caravans, Trailers, Farm Machinery, Jet Boats, Light Engineering and Aluminium Welding 17 Range Street, Ashburton Phone: 307 0378 Mobile: 0274 274 007 busandtruckbodywork@xtra.co.nz

• • • • • •

Warrant of Fitness (WoF) Vehicle Servicing and Repairs Airconditioning Battery Town Courtesy Vehicles Available Auto Electrical Repairs

If it doesn’t go, let us know! Call 307 2696 187 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton P 307 2696 E autosparks@xtra.co.nz

Business www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

Ashburton Guardian 31

■■CORONAVIRUS

Hospitality industry suffering

By Aimee Shaw NZME

Close to 200 hospitality businesses are on the brink of collapse due to Covid-19, says the chief executive of the Restaurant Association.

Marisa Bidois said restaurants and cafes were experiencing a significant downturn in customers compared to this time last year.

The sector had recorded an average 25 per cent drop in revenue due to fewer people dining out over fears surrounding the Covid-19 outbreak, equating to about $6 million in lost revenue each week. This figure is expected to increase each week.

Ethnic restaurants and eateries had been initially the worst hit following news of the outbreak, but this had now spread to all operators throughout the sector.

The association hopes the impact would not be far-reaching over the long term, but Bidois said it was unsure at this stage, and it continued to field calls from members every day with concerns relating to revenue taking a hit from fewer people in the restaurants, the most common concern, followed

by concerns of the increased cost of some goods.

“We have 176 members that are currently looking at potentially restructuring their businesses or closing down.

“My team have been in tears on the phone speaking to members,” Bidois told media.

“These people are not making huge profits, they’re mom and pop businesses, and for the last few weeks they have been paying themselves less than the minimum wage, if at all.”

A recent survey by the association found that 66 per cent of members said that they were experiencing a downturn compared to this time last year. Of those, the members said they had noticed fewer New Zealanders dining out.

Bidois said the findings were not surprising given the panic-buying the country had experienced in recent weeks, with people preparing to stay at home.

“We’re encouraging people to continue to dine out,” Bidois said, adding that it was preparing to launch a campaign to encourage New Zealanders to dine out.

Guardian Shares & Investments NEW ZEALAND SHARE MARKET

1502 176 1906 128.5 145 716 676 619 2253 2429 439 376 677 277 174 218 145 468 169 235 129 3300 443 436 669 109 120 91 603 182 221 340 1020 1295 645 410 189 46 276 436 203 631 489 234 620 320 241 267 1850 375

Daily Volume move ’000s

–108 –5 –184 –2.5 –15 –57 –34 –5 –39.5 –111 –27 – –44 –9 –18 –12 –5 –23 –6 –13 –9.5 –254 –21.6 –7 –10 +3 –3 –10 –32 –5.4 –12 –10 –40 –125 –39 –18 –14 – –20 –19.5 –10 –27 –21 –18 –10 –10 –37.9 –11.5 –190 –17

2.0m 5.3m 84.41 800.2 989.9 1.6m 680.4 2.9m 172.5 1.9m 2.6m 166.7 136.8 538.1 72.85 2.4m 1.6m 865.0 93.99 380.0 3.8m 348.2 1.1m 3.2m 2.9m 391.0 1.7m 5.1m 408.6 2.8m 359.2 936.8 63.05 1.2m 52.18 257.7 126.9 895.3 1.3m 6.4m 210.5 654.0 850.2 247.2 100.2 741.6 1.4m 271.2 107.4 1.2m

Property values hit nationwide record

12170

By Dan Brunskill

11766

NZME

11362 10958 10554 10150

6/3

1515 178 1920 129 147 710 678 621 2260 2435 439 378 700 277 174 221 146 468 173 241 138 3350 445 438 669 109 123 94 615 186 226.5 340 1028 1299 650 415 193 47 281 452 228 635 489 234 620 333 260 268 1872 380

Last sale

12/3

1502 175.5 1906 125 145 718 653.5 618 2250 2419 432 376 677 276 165 218 143 466 165 234 129 3292 440 434 665 104 119 90 601 178 221 328 1012 1292 645 410 189 45 273 435 202 618 485 226 615 320 231 266 1850 370

Sell price

28/2

a2 Milk Company ATM Air NZ AIR ANZ Banking Gr ANZ Argosy Prop ARG Arvida Gr ARV Auckland Intl Airpt AIA Chorus CNU Contact Energy CEN Ebos Gr EBO F&P Healthcare FPH Fletcher Building FBU Fonterra Share Fund FSF Freightways FRE Genesis Energy GNE Gentrak Gr GTK Goodman Prop Tr GMT Heartland Gr Hldgs HGH Infratil IFT Investore Property IPL Kathmandu Hldgs KMD Kiwi Property Gr KPG Mainfreight MFT Mercury NZ MCY Meridian Energy MEL Metlifecare MET NZ Refining NZR NZX NZX Oceania Healthcare OCA Port of Tauranga POT Precinct Properties PCT Prop for Industry PFI Pushpay Holdings PPH Restaurant Brands RBD Ryman Healthcare RYM Sanford SAN Scales Corp SCL Skellerup SKL Sky Network TV SKT Skycity Ent Gr SKC Spark SPK Stride Prop & Inv SPG Summerset Gr Hldgs SUM Synlait Milk SML Tourism Holdings THL TrustPower TPW Vector VCT Vista Gr Intl VGL Vital Hlth Prop Tr VHP Westpac Banking WBC Z Energy ZEL

Buy price

S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross

21/2

Company CODE

At close of trading on Thursday, March 12, 2020

14/2

S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross constituents

largest employers.

The association estimates that more than $12 million had already been lost in revenue in the sector over the past two weeks and it expected the weekly loss to continue to climb. “[The financial impact is] $6 million a week at this stage but that will increase as the weeks go on. We think that will creep up higher as the weeks go on.”

■■REAL ESTATE

Compiled by

Source: NZX and Standard & Poors

Hospitality businesses throughout the country had been affected by the outbreak and it had been in contact with operators in Queenstown, Auckland, Christchurch and Taranaki, among other areas, Bidois said.

The Auckland sector had been hit the hardest, she said.

Hospitality contributes more than $11 billion a year to the economy and is one of the nation’s

The Restaurant Association is meeting with Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis yesterday to discuss the specifics of financial support for those businesses hit the hardest.

It is calling for a wage subsidy of $500 per fulltime employee and $250 for part-time employees, similar to emergency packages that had been granted in the past, Bidois said.

“That basically would keep those people, and the most vulnerable, employed, keep businesses running. We’re thinking that would be a fixed-term period of six to eight weeks while they reassess and see how things go,” she said.

“We knew there would be some impact, but certainly seems to be more than we anticipated.”

Bidois was unsure of how many businesses would need financial support, but encouraged consumers to continue to dine out and support local businesses.

“We’re trying to remain optimistic and hoping that people will continue to dine out.”

q S&P/NZX 50 Gross

10,333.27 –540.34 –4.97%

q S&P/NZX 20 index

6,894.51 –399.11 –5.47%

q S&P/NZX All Gross

11,168.84 –569.37 –4.85%

p Rises 7 q Falls 125 Top 5 NZX gainers Company

daily % rise

Comvita QEX Logistics NZ Refining CDL Investments Snr Tr Retire Village

+3.63% +3.45% +2.83% +2.41% +2.06%

Top 5 NZX decliners Company

daily % fall

Cavalier Corp –13.73% Vista Gr Intl –13.59% Smartpay Holdings –11.46% Cannasouth –11.11% Plexure Gr –10.00%

METAL PRICES

Source: interest.co.nz

q Gold

1,653.75

London – $US/ounce

–1.95

–0.12%

q Silver London – $US/ounce

17.02

–0.05

–0.29%

q Copper London – $US/tonne

5,552.0

–46.0

–0.82%

NZ DOLLAR

Source: BNZ As at 4pm March 12, 2020

Country

TT buy

Australia 0.986 Canada 0.8813 China 4.6424 Euro 0.5674 Fiji 1.4374 Great Britain 0.4975 Japan 66.32 Samoa 1.7794 South Africa 10.3437 Thailand 20.05 United States 0.64

TT sell

0.9517 0.8481 4.0712 0.5423 1.3165 0.4796 63.47 1.5461 9.9633 19.06 0.6166

Disclaimer: NZX and MetService have endeavoured to ensure the correctness of the information; neither NZX, MetService related companies, nor this newspaper, nor any of their respective employees or agents make any representation as to its accuracy or reliability nor will they, to the extent permitted by law, be liable for any loss arising in any way from, or in connection with, errors or omissions in any information provided (including responsibility to any person by reason of negligence). Please note: All products and services are subject to change without notice.

New Zealand property values have reached record highs across all regions, although the coronavirus outbreak is set to stymie growth.

Kiwibank senior economist Jeremy Couchman described the housing market as a “bright spot amongst the gloom” but warned Covid-19 was likely to dim the glow throughout the year.

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand house price index, which measures the changing value of property in the market, increased 8.7 per cent year-on-year to a record high of 3013.

The index for New Zealand excluding Auckland increased 10.2 per cent to 2995, also a record.

Institute chief executive Bindi Norwell said this was the first time in 13 years new records were set in every region.

“It’s not just that prices are increasing,” Norwell said.

“February saw New Zealand and four regions cross the 3000 mark for the first time meaning that the underlying value of properties in these areas has increased by more than 200 per cent since 2003.”

While median house prices across New Zealand saw the biggest increase in more than four years – climbing 14.3 per cent in February to $640,000 – Norwell warned the coronavirus outbreak could cast a shadow over those numbers.

“With strong demand across the country it’s highly likely we’ll see these price rises continue in March unless the economy takes a sudden hit from Covid-19,” she said.

This high level of demand led to fast sales, as buyers snapped up

limited available properties.

The total number for sale nationally decreased by 22.3 per cent to 20,875, a decrease of 5975 properties from 12 months ago and the lowest level of inventory for the month of February ever.

For the first time since August 2009, every region in the country saw a fall in the median number of days to sell a property. The national median fell to 35 from 47 in February last year.

“To have a decrease in the median days to sell at a national level of 12 days is pretty significant,” Norwell said.

Kiwibank’s Couchman said the last time national days to sell were at this level was toward the end of the Reserve Bank rate cuts in 2016.

He said recent strength in the housing market followed Reserve Bank interest rate cuts last year, with record low mortgage rates attracting buyers into the housing market. However, this climate may evaporate as the coronavirus has spoilt the economic outlook.

“Like any asset, confidence plays an important part in demand and hence price movements of real estate,” Couchman said.

“We predict that the current momentum will run in the coming months, but the housing market will wane over the middle of the year.”

Overnight Wednesday the World Health Organisation declared the outbreak to be a pandemic. The number of cases of Covid-19 outside of China has increased 13fold in the past two weeks and the number of affected countries has tripled.

The latest data show 121,564 confirmed cases and 4373 deaths

from the virus.

Earlier this week, a preliminary reading from ANZ’s Business Outlook survey revealed a sharp fall in business confidence and indicated consumer confidence is likely to follow. Yesterday, senior ANZ economist Liz Kendall said a domestic recession was now “highly probable”.

Kiwibank said house price growth is expected to peak above 9 per cent year-on-year before easing mid-year, although expected interest rate cuts from the RBNZ could help cushion the blow.

Kiwibank is now predicting the Reserve Bank will cut 50 basis points from the official cash rate to 0.5 per cent on March 25, matching cuts already delivered by other monetary authorities.

Overnight Wednesday, the Bank of England cut interest rates by half a per centage point following an emergency meeting.

Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia cut its interest rate by 25 basis points and the US Federal Reserve followed with its own emergency meeting and a 50 basis point cut.

ASB senior economist Mike Jones said the last four times New Zealand experienced or skirted economic recession, annual house price inflation went negative. This time, record-low mortgage rates were likely to cushion the fall and keep price inflation in positive territory.

“Uncertainty reigns, but as a working assumption we’ve shaded down our annual house price inflation forecasts for the second half of 2020 by around two percentage points – to 5 per cent by the end of 2020,” Jones said.

Racing 32 Ashburton Guardian

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

■■TRENTHAM

Three shots at the title

Just too Devious for them Devious unwinds nicely away from the rest of the field under the urgings of jockey Tina Comignaghi in the third race of the ninerace card at the Ashburton Racecourse yesterday. The son of Per Incanto showed a good turn of foot to race away and win by 2.5 lengths, followed by Clooney with Jason Laking on top in second, and the Pitman-trained Barabas in third.

PHOTO JAIME PITT-MACKAY 120320-JPM-0017

Valachi Downs trainer Stephen Autridge will be vying for his first Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) when he lines-up three fillies in the race at Trentham tomorrow.

Autridge will saddle Communique and Karalino in Kevin and Jo Hickman’s gold colours, while he will also contest the race with Nothing Compares, part-owned by respected Horowhenua horseman Chris Rutten.

Nothing Compares finished unplaced in the Gr.2 Lowland Stakes (2100m) last start after finishing runner-up in the Listed Oaks Prelude (1800m) at New Plymouth last month, while Communique and Karalino pleased Autridge when providing the quinella in the Gr.3 Sunline Vase (2100m) at Ellerslie last start.

“They have come through those runs really well,” Autridge said.

“Communique and Karalino have gone the right way and have ended up with good draws, so I am quite happy.”

“I know 2400m won’t be a problem for Communique, but with Karalino I am not quite sure.

“But her work has been absolutely super since, so we have got to have a go.

While Jennifer Eccles has been installed a dominant $1.95 favourite by TAB bookmakers, Autridge believes she will have her work cut out for her from her wide barrier.

“Jennifer Eccles is drawn the outside, so you think she will have to go back and will have to have a lot of luck,” he said.

“She overraced quite fiercely early in the piece in the Lowland Stakes (Gr.2, 2100m), so you never know until you have gone the 2400m.”

Full results from yesterday’s Ashburton races The weather was fine and the track dead4 for the Ashburton Races at Ashburton yesterday.

RACE 1 - DAVE & JILL QUIGLEY 1600M, $11,000, 1600m 1-1 Capodanno (1) L Allpress 1 2-2 Skaaboom (5) S Wynne 2 3-3 Too Ferlaxed (6) K Asano 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 5-5 Vouch, 4-6 Monash, 6-4 Tuilana.

3/4L, 2-1/4L, 1/2L. Time: 1:36.35. Win: $1.40.

Places: $1.30, $1.70. Quinella: $3.00. Trifecta: $14.60 (1,5,6). First4: $35.60 (1,5,6,3).

Trainer: Terri Rae, Riccarton Park. Breeding: 4 g Declaration Of War (USA)-Staten Island.

RACE 2 - ZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MAIDEN RACE, $10000, 1400m 10-10 Llovizna (2) C Johnson 1 2-3 Clubcard (10) K Chowdhoory 2 1-1 Exclaim (1) L Allpress 3 Scratched: Vardon Road, Memo, Nom De Reve.

Also (in finishing order): 3-2 Matuki, 11-11 Easy On The Eye, 8-8 Alto Potenza, 7-5 Last Hoorah, 12-12 Highly Polished, 4-4 Madam Sequoia, 5-6 Dancing Choux, 6-7 Nymphadora Tonks, 9-9 Chitter Chat, 13-13 My Excuse.

1/2 hd, 1/2L, 1-1/4L. Time: 1:24.20. Win: $22.00. Places: $6.30, $2.40, $1.60. Quinel-

la: $72.20. Trifecta: $826.00 (2,10,1). First4: $1516.10 (2,10,1,8).

Trainer: J & K Parsons, Balcairn. Breeding: 4 m Highly Recommended (AUS)-Drizzle.

RACE 3 - GARY MCCORMICK TRANSPORT LTD 1200M, $11,000, 1200m 2-5 Devious (5) T Comignaghi 1 4-3 Clooney (4) J Laking 2 3-2 Barabas (1) W Papier 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 1-1 I Got A Rock, 7-6 Vasiliki, 5-4 Solomon, 6-7 Pipiana, 8-8 Middagurd, 9-9 Flytime.

2-1/2L, Nk, Nse. Time: 1:09.40. Win: $6.10.

Places: $2.50, $2.10, $1.70. Quinella: $25.90.

Trifecta: $264.10 (5,4,1). First4: $717.00 (5,4,1,9). Double: $113.10 (2/5), $27.20 (2/4).

Treble: $256.40 (1+/2/5).

Trainer: Kennedy/Furlong, Riccarton Park.

Breeding: 4 g Per Incanto (USA)-Angel Del Dinero.

RACE 4 SIM’S BAKERY MAIDEN 1200M, $10,000, 1200m 1-2 Caitlyn Jay (13) K Asano 1 5-5 Ripa Ruby (10) T Comignaghi 2 3-3 Grand Express (1) K Chowdhoory3 Scratched: Dancing In The Sky, Nom De Reve.

Also (in finishing order): 2-1 Khitan Warrior, 11-12 Itsonlymoney, 7-7 Battle Man, 6-6 Van Halen, 8-8 Resuscitate, 12-11 Button, 4-4 The Emporess, 13-13 Andale Andale, 10-9

Youneverknow, 9-10 Dr Pepper, 14-14 Bad Biddy.

1/2 hd, Hd, 1/2L. Time: 1:11.37. Win: $4.30.

Places: $1.70, $2.90, $2.10. Quinella: $22.80.

Trifecta: $144.60 (13,10,1). First4: $431.40 (13,10,1,6).

Tr: Andrew Carston, Riccarton Park. Breeding: 3 f Niagara (AUS)-China Tea (AUS).

RACE 5 - BETTY WADLEY MEMORIAL 2200M, $11,000, 2200m 1-1 Sister Monica (2) T Comignaghi 1 8-8 Producer (8) S Wynne 2 7-7 Nathan Detroit (6) C Barnes 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 4-4 Baban, 3-3 Metasequoia, 6-5 Shaz The Bank, 2-2 Red River Rock, 5-6 Showpin.

1-1/4L, 1-1/4L, Nk. Time: 2:17.51. Win: $2.20.

Places: $1.10, $6.00, $5.60. Quinella: $33.50.

Trifecta: $431.50 (2,8,6). First4: $4772.00 (2,8,6,4). Quaddie: $2019.20 (2/5/13+/2+).

Double: $7.50 (13+/2+), $17.00 (13+/8).

Trainer: J & K Parsons, Balcairn. Breeding: 4 m Reliable Man (GB)-Monachee.

RACE 6 - MORRISON’S SADDLERY & FEED MAIDEN 2200, $10000, 2200m 3-3 Jingo (7) S Toolooa 1 9-9 Last Letter (9) A Balloo 2 2-2 Grab The Bar (2) L Allpress 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 5-6 Rockwithme, 6-4 Vivace Lady, 7-7 June Rose, 1-1 Five

Princes, 10-10 Whereabouts, 4-5 Red Light District, 8-8 Bogatyr, 11-11 Artic Warrior.

Nse, Nk, 4-1/2L. Time: 2:18.26. Win: $7.50.

Places: $2.30, $5.00, $1.90. Quinella: $77.70.

Trifecta: $684.20 (7,9,2). First4: $6702.10 (7,9,2,8). Treble: $57.90 (13+/2+/7).

Trainer: K & P Hughes, Riccarton Park.

Breeding: 5 m Thewayyouare (USA)-Jingling.

RACE 7 - PENDENE FARM LTD 1200M, $10,000, 1200m 1-1 Fascino Lass (10) L Allpress 1 6-7 Running Man (12) K Chowdhoory2 2-2 Celine (6) T Comignaghi 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 10-9 Viva La Blues, 5-5 Miss Tilly Winks, 9-8 Sligo, 12-12 Midsummer Magic, 3-3 Tap ‘n’ Go, 7-6 Montreux Miss, 13-13 Oceans Away, 8-11 Touch The Sky, 14-14 Park Ranger, 4-4 Dutch Courage, 11-10 Campo.

2-1/4L, Lg nk, 1-1/4L. Time: 1:10.61. Win: $4.30. Places: $1.60, $4.10, $2.00. Quinella: $26.50. Trifecta: $237.60 (10,12,6).

First4: $1849.50 (10,12,6,14). Double: $18.10 (7/10+), $27.20 (7/12).

Trainer: L & R Didham, Riccarton Park.

Breeding: 6 m Per Incanto (USA)-O’Noyoudont.

RACE 8 - ECOLAB 1400M, $11,000, 1400m 6-6 Nowhere Man (6) K Chowdhoory 1

4-4 Ticket To Ride (1) R Beeharry 2 2-2 Monrecour (9) K Williams 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 1-1 Quintuple Twins, 3-3 Sharp ‘N’ Silver, 10-10 El Bee Darci, 7-8 Just Push Play, 9-9 Bluey’s Chance, 8-7 Dreaming Easy, 5-5 He’s Gold.

2L, Sht hd, 1-1/4L. Time: 1:23.19. Win: $12.30. Places: $3.30, $2.50, $1.70. Quinella: $49.20. Trifecta: $610.40 (6,1,9). First4: $1742.70 (6,1,9,5).

Trainer: M & M Pitman, Yaldhurst, Riccarton Park. Breeding: 8 g Darci Brahma-Miss Elusive (AUS).

RACE 9 ECOLAB 1600M, $10,000, 1600m 6-5 Queen Sweep (7) T Comignaghi 1 3-3 Major Ish Choux (11) K Asano 2 5-4 Fine And Dandee (10) R Mudhoo 3 Scratched: Monash, Lady Byron, Karima.

Also (in finishing order): 7-7 Lincoln Zephyr, 2-1 Coup Dreamwood, 8-8 Golden Valkyrie, 9-9 Hillersden, 1-2 Ataahuadreamsrfree, 4-6 Mowenna, 10-10 Miss Tanira.

1-1/2L, 1/2L, 1/2L. Time: 1:37.15. Win: $9.60.

Places: $2.80, $2.20, $2.40. Quinella: $31.40.

Tri: $514.60 (7,11,10). First4: $5399.50 (7,11,10,9). Quaddie: $4688.60 (7/10+/6/7).

Place6: $156.90 (1,10,13+/2+,6,8/2,7,9/6,1 0+,12/1,6,9/7,10,11). Double: $102.50 (6/7), $25.70 (6/11). Treble: $1051.40 (10+/6/7).

Trainer: Hargreaves/Murfitt, Riccarton Park.

Breeding: 5 m Ego-Queen’s View.

GUARDIAN

#

RunnerName

SCRATCHED

Barrier

WEEKEND RACING GUIDE

d M3 Addington Dogs

2:38pm opt 310

1 1 2 3 3 4 March 13 Today at Addington 5 6 Weather: Mainly Fine 2 7 4 8 DOUBLES 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 9 TREBLES 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 10 QUADDIES 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 PLACE 6 7-8-9-10-11-12 THE FITZ SPORTS BAR SPRINT 12:02pm $1,365, C0, 295m opt 301

1

PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time

1 88747 Homebush Durant nwtd 4 2 67 Just Peaches nwtd 3 3 42544 Sea Spray Ash nwtd 4 8574 Double Queenie nwtd 1 5 Fast Angel nwtd 2 6 76645 Carlos nwtd 7 756 Princely Castle nwtd 8 75F Horse Range Opal nwtd 9 6678X Mitcham Treasure nwtd 10 8868 Homebush Poppy nwtd

M Grant J McInerney J McInerney

$1,685, C2, 295m

1411 Ever Rested 17.3 5 82812 Homebush Jordie nwtd 56542 Smash Calling 17.3 4 44184 Tonkawa 17.4 2 4F613 Impressive High 17.88 37751 Khatia 17.5 0 37512 Macey Baxter 17.2 2 21246 Opa’s Dream 17.5 2 87671 Goldstar Clover 17.3 1 14674 Kea Viking nwtd

2:56pm opt 311

1 2 2 3 3 Trainer J McInerney 4 1 5 H Anderton B Freeman 6 J McInerney 7 4 8 C Weir R Wales 9 J McInerney 10

10 A2C ASPHALT 2 CONCRETE PH 0800222583 SPRINT

A Bradshaw J McInerney M Grant Mitchell & Smith J McInerney J McInerney J McInerney R Casey S & B Evans J & D Fahey

11

$1,685, C2, 295m

S & B Evans K Cassidy Hart & Taylor J McInerney J McInerney J McInerney M Grant R Casey M Grant C Roberts

12

$1,685, C2, 295m

2

12:36pm opt 303

3

STEVE ANNGOW DRAPES & BLINDS PH0272719588 DASH $1,365, C0, 295m

1 868 Miss Cowdrey nwtd 1 2 25521 Homebush Gambler nwtd 2 3 Tabby nwtd 3 4 Moany Maloney nwtd 5 X5583 Homebush Captain nwtd 6 8 Culvie Waterboy nwtd 4 7 Hades nwtd 8 7 Mitcham Liam nwtd 9 88 Goldstar Howie nwtd 10 77688 Sheer Flattery nwtd 12:53pm opt 304

1 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 6 1 7 8 9 10

4

AMBER CLEANING SERVICES SPRINT

53858 Culvie Numb Boy nwtd 52583 Homebush Showoff nwtd 6F767 Yappy Yap nwtd 87331 Homebush Jozie nwtd 34866 Sweet Mary Ann nwtd 4 Diller nwtd 45235 Opawa Nash nwtd 7F865 Mitcham Queen nwtd 88 Goldstar Howie nwtd 77688 Sheer Flattery nwtd

1:11pm opt 305

5

6

7

S & B Evans C Roberts S Hindson M Grant K Cassidy S & B Evans R Wales S & B Evans A Bradshaw R Wales

BEACH CAFE & WINE BAR DASH

1 3 2 2 3 4 5 6 4 7 1 8 9 10 1 4 1 2 3 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 10

8

9

J McInerney C Roberts Hart & Taylor S & B Evans J McInerney R Wales J McInerney M Grant J McInerney J McInerney

$2,860, C2, 520m

J McInerney J & D Fahey J McInerney S & B Evans M Roberts R Wales J McInerney J & D Fahey B Pringle J & D Fahey

CRATE & BARREL HOTEL SPRINT

21F28 Goldstar Flora 17.4 2 77137 Gotcha Pixie 17.5 5 68775 Homebush Finn 17.2 1 13682 Punters Kirsty 17.3 9 76683 Punch On Scooby 17.77 45562 Belfast Demo 17.3 1 21436 Opal Hunter 17.4 9 12121 Starburst George 17.3 5 27643 King Kali 17.19 16483 Major Storm 17.3 9

2:21pm opt 309

$1,365, C0, 295m

GARRARD’S HORSE AND HOUND STAKES

1 21314 Homebush Fonzie 3 0 .2 9 3 4 2 23163 Macadoodle 3 0 .5 5 3 82578 Mick The Mower nwtd 4 46221 Goldstar Whitey 3 0 .3 5 5 13456 Ophira Bale nwtd 1 6 31212 Born Tasha 3 0 .14 7 54152 Mitcham Manering nwtd 2 8 14138 Opawa Cutie 3 0 .2 9 9 16736 Replica Rango 3 0 .4 7 10 56X78 Boss Cobra 3 0 .2 8 2:03pm opt 308

Hart & Taylor J McInerney R Wales J McInerney R Blackburn J McInerney J Rush J McInerney S & B Evans A Botherway

$2,390, C0, 520m

1 85326 Homebush Murdock nwtd 3 1 2 4 Leonard Bale nwtd 2 3 45322 Ghost Mode nwtd 4 4 Goldstar Westie nwtd 5 888 Lady Sobers nwtd 6 86667 Opawa Pauline nwtd 7 8F8 Homebush Sonja nwtd 8 67 Horse Range nwtd 9 6678X Mitcham Treasure nwtd 10 8868 Homebush Poppy nwtd 1:46pm opt 307

$1,365, C0, 295m

CLARKSON’S SIGN STUDIO STAKES

1 5433 Goldstar Darwin nwtd 2 1 2 222 Usain Bale nwtd 3 8X586 Princess Romaine nwtd 4 34357 Smooth Step nwtd 5 45634 Mulberry Tip nwtd 6 7863 Goldstar Aria nwtd 3 7 Opawa Rowdy nwtd 4 8 4344 Slippery Suzie nwtd 9 5676 Mayhem Made nwtd 10 87877 My Bentley nwtd 1:28pm opt 306

J McInerney J McInerney S Hindson A Bradshaw J McInerney Hart & Taylor J M McCook J McInerney S & B Evans A Botherway

$1,685, C2, 295m

S & B Evans J M Lane J McInerney R Wales J McInerney Hart & Taylor J McInerney M Grant M Grant C Roberts

ADDINGTON EVENTS CENTRE STAKES

43611 Goldstar Truman 3 0 .5 4 14411 Punters Bolt 3 0 .6 7 82221 Punch On Buzz nwtd 55343 Orina Allen 3 0 .4 4 11672 Mr Blackjack 3 0 .16 33415 Opawa Jane 3 0 .4 9 12844 Pretty Busy 3 0 .17 24345 Bashful Buffy 3 0 .5 5 16736 Replica Rango 3 0 .4 7 72773 Mitcham Trudy 3 0 .82

$2,860, C2, 520m

S & B Evans R Wales J McInerney C Roberts J & D Fahey R Wales J & D Fahey J McInerney B Pringle J McInerney

d M9 Whanganui Dogs

A Bradshaw S & B Evans J M McCook J McInerney J McInerney C Weir J McInerney M Grant S & B Evans J McInerney

March 13

Weather: Fine

1

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 7-8-9-10-11-12 KERNOW CONSTRUCTION C1

PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time

1 21142 Allegro Fern 17.77 1 2 56562 Waterloo Pink 17.90 2 3 8X212 Webber Come 18.0 9 4 45668 Morning Sun 18.0 0 4 5 54851 Opal Nora 17.74 6 42446 Gotcha Marshall 17.96 3 7 83523 Mother’s Touch 17.89 8 36845 Trajan nwtd 9 43787 Bright Concept 17.84 10 86487 Arm Turner 18.19 5:28pm opt 922

1 1 4 2 3 4 2 5 6 7 3 8 9 10

2

5:56pm opt 923

3

1 4 1 2 3 4 5 2 6 3 7 8 9 10 1 2 2 3 4 5 1 6 4 7 3 8 9 10

4

5

6

L Cole J McInerney J McInerney J McInerney J & D Bell J McInerney J McInerney M Olden J McInerney J McInerney

$2,505, C1f, 520m

J & D Bell M Goodier S & C Blackburn L Cole M Olden M Olden N Udy J & D Bell J & D Bell N Udy

$2,035, C2/3, 305m

G & S Fredrickson M Flipp R Waite K Gommans Agent & Williams B Goldsack N Udy L Cole F Kite J & D Bell

LASER PLUMBING C2/C3

33355 Go Ash 17.6 1 F1751 Shamrock Green 17.85 11733 Arthur’s Crown 17.76 41378 Big Time Tatum 17.86 7F854 Bigtime Jamie 17.71 43721 Cawbourne Moss 17.6 6 43756 Thunderation 17.4 8 73134 Sub Twenty Three 17.6 3 16826 Bigtime On Track 17.6 8 76687 Justa Gift 17.6 2

7:27pm opt 926

$1,450, C1, 305m

ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C2/C3

46166 Bigtime Chris 17.5 3 16547 Born Quick 17.6 5 61661 Opehu Express 17.86 35344 Dyna Diode nwtd 48383 Guru’s Choice 17.76 16525 Barbarossa Boy 17.74 55225 Mr. Postman 17.85 83242 Bigtime Cutie 17.82 16826 Bigtime On Track 17.6 8 76687 Justa Gift 17.6 2

6:56pm opt 925

L Cole W Kite J McInerney J McInerney J McInerney J McInerney J & D Bell J McInerney L Bell J McInerney

WANGANUI TOYOTA C1 520M FINAL

1 62364 Cavatate 3 1.3 6 4 2 6X788 Bigtime Chloe 3 0 .76 3 26337 Grunty Mama nwtd 2 4 81543 Big Time Angel 3 0 .99 1 5 37422 Cossie Cooper 3 0 .3 5 3 6 14236 Young Dumb Broke 3 0 .6 3 7 44477 Jay Mike 3 0 .4 3 8 52476 Zipping Romeo 3 1.14 9 83523 Mother’s Touch 3 0 .6 2 10 26X84 Opawa Lara nwtd 6:26pm opt 924

$1,450, C1, 305m Trainer

QUALITY INN COLLEGIATE, WANGANUI C1

28112 Allegro Ella 17.73 47541 Punch On Ruby 17.78 35737 Always Dizzy 18.0 7 64656 Lucy Lingers nwtd 62273 Limpy Jackson nwtd 55774 Homebush Miles nwtd 87637 Slam It nwtd 16213 Free Thinker 17.84 38547 Homebush Keasha nwtd 85866 Cadillac Mack nwtd

$2,035, C2/3, 305m

M Flipp B Goldsack R Waite Agent & Williams L Cole J & D Bell G & S Fredrickson L Cole F Kite J & D Bell

PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C2/C3

1 45157 Our Tyson 3 0 .3 6 2 1 2 11111 Big Time Brie 3 0 .18 3 33446 Kongs Out Again 3 0 .4 2 3 4 21111 Allegro Curtis nwtd 4 5 65273 Go Glow nwtd 6 26X54 Allen Mack 3 0 .10 7 4128F Skinny Binny 3 0 .6 0 8 47775 Big Time Dynasty 3 0 .3 7 9 11322 Big Time Baby 3 0 .0 6

$2,390, C4, 305m

K B Benson L Cole L Cole L Cole M Olden M Flipp M Flipp L Cole M Olden L Cole

5 3

6

35311 Mongolian Cavalry (5) P Court 58318 Mikey Maguire (6) F Fletcher

6:46pm opt 804

Barrier

4

NEVELE R FILLIES SERIES NO 42 (HT4) MOBILE PACE $20,000, 3YO Fillies., 1980m

1 001 Duastar (1) R Todd 2 2 85322 Plutonium Lady (2) M Jones 3 3 1211 Sugar Loaf (3) R Dunn 4 42871 Gemma Mac (4) Dalgety/Purdon 5 2511X A Delightful Act (5) M Kerr 6 13X32 Renegade Rose (6) T Stratford 1 7 12211 Stylish Memphis (7) Purdon/Rasmussen 4 8 08611 Lulu Le Mans (8) M Jones AON INSURANCE C5 Barrier

8

$2,860, C5, 305m

72185 Sedgebrook Lover 17.6 9 33331 Sir Duggie 17.18 25222 Cheese And Chalk 17.6 0 75241 Hip Hop Rapper 17.4 9 31347 Idol Patches 17.71 11246 Bigtime Lizzy 17.6 1 15635 Big Time Gwyn 17.5 9 42128 Big Time Billie 17.6 5 83817 Bigtime Ziggy 17.6 3 82737 Big Time Tina 17.6 3

F Kite L Cole L Cole B Marsh M Flipp L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole

7:17pm opt 805

5

B Orange J Hay

h

Alex

Today

R Close M Jones J Dunn Track In B Orange Type: All M Anderson 1006m; M Williamson T Williams DOUBLE C D Thornley TREBLES

QUADDIE CLARKSON SIGNS - COMPLETE SIGNAGE HANDICAP TROT 7:06pm $15,000, R60+ DiscrHcp, 2600m opt 501

1

1 D8114 Navara (1) A Ford J Ford PX # REC 2 55020 Far From True (2) D & S White D White 1 63675 3 30449 Justamollyarcher (3) J & A Lethaby R Jenkins 2 68708 4 90046 Overzealous (4) M Nyhan P Davis 3 08600 5 62621 Valley Star (5) A Best S Tomlinson (J) 4 76X41 4 5 39701 3 6 81331 Never Mind (u1) T Yesberg M Williamson 1 6 1X342 2 7 10502 Doff Your Cap (u2) L Jones R Close 7 5X950 8 50930 Majestic Hurricane (u3) K Barron B Orange 2 8 18213 4 9 2140X The Player (u4) R Dunn J Dunn 8:57pm ACCELL “LEADING THE WAY IN CANINE THERAPY” C4/C5 3 9 4212P

J Young-Grant opt 929 $4,735, C4/5, 520m 10 56777 Sundons Flyer (1) B Negus 1 11 21120 Heavyweight Hero (1) B Butt B Butt 1 1 51123 Big Time Ocean 3 0 .0 5 L Cole 2 51637 Big Time Spot 3 0 .82 G Smith 7:36pm L Cole 12 56784 Destiny Jones (2) D Hunter opt 502 3 67318 Big Time Amie 3 0 .4 3 L Cole CLARKSON SIGNS-TRADITIONAL HANDCRAFTED PACE 1 84 4 4 32275 Big Time Izzy 3 0 .11 L Cole 7:48pm 1

$10,000, 4YO+ R56-R64., 1980m 2 42662 2 5 81851 Big Time Elsa 3 0 .2 5 L Cole opt 806 G Ross 3 9555X 6 31126 Big Time Vegas nwtd L Cole 1 43319 Clive (1) D Ross 4 4 4X454 J Dunn 3 7 132F7 Bigtime Rod 2 9.91 L Cole 2 25653 Doctor Tim (2) G Dunn S Tomlinson (J) 5 8 11324 Big Time Jackson 3 0 .4 8 L Cole 3 84308 Go Davey (3) D Taylor 2 23 4 4 45103 Shadow Phantasy (4) M Jones B Orange 6 9 53462 Djay Dynamix 3 0 .13 L Cole

7 0605X 1 5 64184 Franco Texas (5) D Taylor 10 52464 Bigtime Acacia 3 0 .3 4 M Williamson L Cole T Williams 8 9:28pm FIRST SECURITY C2 6 17007 Sam’s Town (6) G Burgess 3 7 26519 Just Wondering (7) J Hay J Hay 9 59X02 opt 930 $1,685, C2, 305m 2

8 X4111 Claus (8) R Todd

R Close 10 1 1 41785 Bigtime Sam 17.80 G & S Fredrickson That Alexander Guy (9) R Todd G Smith 11 X2245 3 2 32125 Nippa-A-Spot 17.82 J McInerney 9 15053 Barrier

3 12 3446X 2 3 3F111 Dapper Rapper 17.88 B Marsh 13

4 26172 Light Cruiser 17.93 G Atwood 8:17pm CLARKSON SIGNS - DIGITALLY PRINTED MOBILE TROT 5 73862 Homebush Yuri 17.96 J McInerney opt 807 $10,000, 2YO., 1980m 8:06pm 4 6 74678 Giraffe Club 17.70 L Cole 4 1 4 Franco Jorik (1) G & N Hope B Hope (J) opt 503 7 33687 Big Time Rusty 18.13 Agent & Williams 2 Have No Fear (2) D Simpson B Orange 1 16660 8 65164 Bigtime Baxter 17.6 7 D P Symes 2 54X40

3 Maui (3) D McCormick

L McCormick 9 83388 Bigtime Coco 17.72 D P Symes 3 3 86771

4 Abundance (4) D Simpson

M Williamson 10 76687 Justa Gift 17.6 2 J & D Bell 2 4 3X287 5 60509 Muscle Power (5) A Clark A Clark 5 0X597 9:58pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C2 1 6 2D Royal Del (6) F Fletcher J Hay 1 6 55113 opt 931 $1,685, C2, 305m 3 7 Alluring Tyron (7) R Dunn J Dunn 4 7 22242 3 1 25834 Bombshell Blonde 18.0 2 N Udy 8 Flyin Sid (8) T Chmiel T Chmiel 8 X1956

2 2 11262 Homebush Jennia 17.92 J McInerney

Barrier 3 85146 Classic Rapper 17.74 S Kite 2 9 4 Royal Pride (21) F Fletcher S Smolenski 9 17246 4 84641 Go Stopper 17.95 Agent & Williams 10 One Over All (u1) G Smith G Smith 10 79154 5 38582 Summer Glee 17.6 6 J McInerney 11 94417 6 17374 Ahuroa Prince 18.11 R Murray 8:47pm CLARKSON VEHICLE SIGNAGE MOBILE PACE 4 7 15455 Dino The Fox 17.74 K Gommans opt 808 $15,000, 3YO R75., 1980m 8:36pm 1 8 12342 Allegro Will 17.74 L Cole 1 11533 Glenledi Chief (1) S Smolenski G Smith opt 504 9 83388 Bigtime Coco 17.72 D P Symes 2 1136X Tom Martin (2) P Court P Court 1 04055 10 45777 Paris End 17.6 6 L Cole 3 1290X Carlos Bromac (3) R Dunn R Close 2 70058

B Orange 3 45642 10:16pm CPF INSURANCE C2 4 2214P Cloud Nine (4) N McGrath 1 4 0X532

5 6883X Skippys Delight (5) B Hill

M Williamson opt 932 $1,685, C2, 305m 2 5 73514 4

6 29131 Burnham Boy (6) M Jones

M Jones 1 1 75733 Collect A Dream 17.81 M Flipp 6 12489 3

2 54316 Double What nwtd 7 2X114 Minstrel (7) D & C Butt

B Butt J & D Bell 4 7 41697 2 3 22143 Final Straw 18.0 6

N Udy 8 Willie Go West SCRATCHED 8 43707

4 4 62565 Big Time Dusty 17.80 L Cole 1 Smooth Deal (8) Purdon/Rasmussen T Williams 9 56414 Barrier 5 85465 Waterloo Girl 17.90 W Kite 3 9 22328 6 25246 Life Is Good 17.92 M Olden 10 33212 Steel The Show (21) N McGrath S Tomlinson (J) 10 12112 7 35626 Elsa Blueblood 18.0 6 J McInerney 2 11 11 Heroes Square (22) R Dunn J Dunn 9:06pm 3 8 87766 Rowdy Ruby 17.75 S Kite CLARKSON SIGNS - LOGO & BRANDING DESIGN PACE opt 505 9 83388 Bigtime Coco 17.72 D P Symes 9:17pm $10,000, 3YO+ R52-R55., 1980m 1 8P380 10 45777 Paris End 17.6 6 L Cole opt 809 1 1 62167 Ranger Bomb (1) B Hill M Williamson 2 5068 2 0X1 Well Said Love (2) P Court P Court 3 92822 4 00X42 3 98741 Laterintheday (3) T Yesberg G Smith 4 5 76923 4 31487 Kiss The Girls (4) Derek & Adele Jones D White 3 6 32753 5 19090 Invisible Girl (5) B Hutton J Curtin 7 95 6 05079 Majorca (6) J Gameson C D Thornley 1 8 7X644 March 13 7 26206 Flame Lady (7) Dalgety/Purdon Today at Addington M Anderson 9 16X9 8 25P0X Tiebreaker (8) G Dunn J Dunn 2 10 08032 Track Information 3 9 7D221 Love The Blues (9) S Dolan J Morrison (J) 11 9790P

Barrier Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 4 10 50010 Chase The Hat Trick (21) K Chapman R Holmes 1193m 2 11 28102 Unico Veloce (22) B Butt B Butt DOUBLES 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 12 91754 I’ll Write The Story (23) K Cox K Cox 13 33014 J R Bromac (24) K Barron B Orange TREBLES 1-2-3, 5-6-7, 9-10-11 14 33310 Jaffa Josh (u1) P Borcoskie P Borcoskie QUADDIES 2-3-4-5, 8-9-10-11

9

2

6

10

Today at Hatrick Raceway DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 5:09pm opt 921

7

L Cole

RED SNAPPER SEAFOODS, CHRISTCHURCH C4

16621 Doomsday 17.77 41882 Bigtime Sheer 17.5 8 12212 Allegro Lexxi 17.6 3 35125 Bigtime Honey 17.6 5 53333 Criminal Justice 17.89 21417 Idol Steffie 17.6 2 76174 Idol Duke 17.6 3 32378 Bigtime Jasmine 17.6 1 86156 Running Freer 17.6 9 34754 Big Time Chance 17.5 8

8:27pm opt 928

1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 4 8 9 PROTEXIN DASH 10

1 46546 M’Lady Sadie 17.3 4 2 4 2 78164 Goldstar Jay Jay 17.2 4 12:19pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANN JOPSON DASH opt 302 $1,365, C0, 295m 3 84716 Sass ’Em Up 17.3 1 3 1 462 Cool Hand Lester nwtd S Hindson 4 56175 Impressive Flash 17.5 3 3 5 11535 Pontiac Pat 17.3 5 2 2 74424 Sneaky Snitch nwtd Hart & Taylor 1 6 4X111 Zipping Houdini 16 .97 3 78X6 Girl Midori nwtd R Blackburn 4 77F54 Homebush Ivy nwtd J McInerney 7 33656 Cool Beans nwtd 1 5 25233 Stylish Stepper nwtd M Grant 8 67481 Smash Surprise 17.3 8 6 87 Goldstar Harlowe nwtd S & B Evans 9 87671 Goldstar Clover 17.3 1 7 58525 Impressive Mood nwtd J McInerney 10 64575 Homebush Rapper 17.4 7 4 8 23662 Miss June nwtd J McInerney 9 6678X Mitcham Treasure nwtd J McInerney 10 8868 Homebush Poppy nwtd J McInerney

23563 Bigtime Alfie 3 0 .0 9

7:58pm opt 927

1 3 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 10 ISLINGTON TAVERN DASH

54511 Goldstar Wynter 17.2 6 13724 Mulberry Brit 17.4 3 18131 Penny Jane 17.3 7 72214 Homebush Stasser 17.74 11121 Mitcham Usain 17.3 2 36827 Regal Jock nwtd 34447 Smash Over 17.3 2 53451 Opa’s Joy 17.3 3 27643 King Kali 17.19 44485 Dyna Elliot 17.3 1

3:13pm opt 312

10

Compiled by

$3,325, C2/3, 520m

M Flipp L Cole M Olden L Cole M Flipp D P Symes Ross & Voyce L Cole L Cole

7

3

8

4

9

5

11

12

h M8 Addington Harnes s

g

Taur

PLACE 6 5:17pm opt 801

1

6-7-8-9-10-11 HARAS DES TROTTEURS SIRES STAKES MOBILE TROT

9:43pm opt 810

10

CLARKSON SIGNS - SUPPLIER MOBILE TROT Tomor $10,000, 3YO+ R40-R60., 1980m

1 45789 Chasing Great (1) K Townley K Townley Track In 4 2 96868 Red Harbour (2) K James C D Thornley Type: Gr PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer 3 X1200 Aorangi (3) K Townley J Dunn handed; 1 1 X1131 Cracker Hill (1) B Williamson B Williamson 4 80607 Chevron Action (4) Dalgety/Purdon M Anderson Weather 3 2 X0123 Midnight Dash (2) G & N Hope C D Thornley 5 29003 Majestic Sunset (5) I Schwamm J Curtin 4 3 051 Andoverlov (3) P Nairn B Butt 6 66708 Aladdin Sane (6) J Howe T Williams DOUBLE 4 974 One Two Menny (4) K Barron B Orange 1 7 33X43 Gil Favor (7) P Nairn P Nairn TREBLES 2 5 07242 One Majic Kenny (u1) R Dunn J Dunn 8 48271 She’s Allthe Craze (8) B Negus J Young-Grant QUADDIE

6 17148 Madam Sass (u2) R Dunn

T Williams 3 Full Of Hope (9) R Todd R Close PLACE 6

Barrier 9 13340 Barrier

M Edmonds 1:40pm 5:46pm WELCOME TO CLARKSON SIGNS RACE NIGHT PACE 10 75110 Chivasion (21) M Edmonds 2 11 53609 In Sequence (22) K Barron B Orange opt 214 opt 802 $10,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO+., 1980m S Tomlinson (J) 1 1300X 1 1 9X22 Mark O’Ronga (1) D Keast B Butt 12 46004 Justan’s Sister (23) K Ford 4 2 55213 R Holmes 2 20 Foregone Conclusion (2) J Cox K Butt 13 08578 Tehoro Dazzle (u1) R Holmes 3 52541 4 3 09875 Mighty Reactor (3) B Mowbray M Williamson 10:08pm CLARKSON SIGNS - LOCAL EXPERTS MOBILE PACE 2 4 14371 4 7 Got You Covered (4) R Dunn J Dunn opt 811 $10,000, 3YO+ R45-R51,R52 W/C., 1980m 5 20251 5 74853 Mossman (5) P Court P Court 4 1 60409 Eastwood Isabella (1) S Smolenski S Tomlinson (J) 3 6 61217 6 45562 Smooth Debate (6) G Burgess M Jones 1 2 12043 Scared Stiff (2) T Chmiel T Chmiel 1 7 X5222 2 7 655 Terry (7) R Todd R Close 2 3 X9862 Distinguished Taste (3) K Barron B Orange 8 Dolce Vita (8) R Dunn T Williams 4 75474 Woodlea Explorer (4) T Twidle M Williamson 2:15pm 3 Invaluable (9) Dalgety/Purdon B Orange 9 34X42 Barrier 3 5 20030 The Governor (5) T Bagrie

J Dunn opt 215 1 125X9

6 85649 Beau Vista (6) J & A Lethaby

A Lethaby 10 950X4 Woodlea Diego (21) T Twidle K Cox

C D Thornley 2 4122X 11 2 Press Play (22) S Boyd T Chmiel 7 68308 Dreamy Damien (7) A Garters 3 3 X5488 M Jones 12 P0 Going For Gold (u1) G Payne C D Thornley 8 17299 Diamond Edition (8) G Burgess 1 4 74469

9 40080 Silk (9) I Court R Holmes 5 09628

Barrier 6:16pm CLARKSON SIGNS - BUILDING COMPLIANCE MOBILE PACE 6 98310 T Williams opt 803 $12,500, 4YO+ R69-R90., 1980m 10 15756 Peraki Reactor (21) G Payne 7 1507X 2 1 38462 Jay Tee Tyron (1) R Dunn J Dunn 11 00089 Kansas City Jim (22) S Lock J Morrison (J) 4 8 81448 4 2 11444 Stars Tonight (2) R Dunn T Williams 12 43601 Canstar (23) R Todd R Close 2 9 105X4 3 71900 Millwood Maizie (3) J Gameson C D Thornley 13 00098 Aveross Rustler (24) S Lock M Anderson 1 4 12216 Bettathanfast (4) Dalgety/Purdon M Anderson 14 03P0P Skipperland (u1) T Bagrie B Butt $17,500, 3YO., 1980m Driver

4

2

11

5

3

GUARDIAN

b M5 Alexandra Park Harness

Today at Alexandra Park

March 13

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Right-handed; Length: 1006m; Weather: Mainly Fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES 7:06PM OPT 501

1-2, 4-5 3-4-5 2-3-4-5 GET A COUCH BUDDY - ATC SUPPORTS G.A.P MBL TROT

WEEKEND RACING GUIDE

2:55PM 216

OPT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4 1 2 3

63675 Safrakova (1) L Chin 68708 Tears Of Joy (2) Z Butcher 08600 Luck Of The Moment (3) P & V Blanchard 76X41 Mi Anna (4) D & C McGowan 39701 You Really Got Me (5) R Dunn 1X342 Molly Bones (6) R Paynter 5X950 Mr Good And Evil (7) T Vince 18213 Anditover (8) R Paynter 4212P Resonate (u1) R Dunn Barrier

7:36PM 502

OPT

1 4 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2

ITS AMERICAN NIGHT AT AP APRIL 2 MOBILE PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+., 1609m

84 Ticktockpocketwatch (1) D & C McGowan 42662 Dixie Reign (2) S Phelan 9555X Jemma (3) B Purdon 4X454 Budapest Boy (4) A Jamieson Jimmy The Irishman (5) G Harwood 23 Mailman (6) T Herlihy 0605X Prince Of Pleasure (7) T Herlihy Barrier

8 Military Man 9 59X02 Doc Holliday (21) S Telfer 10 Sportngoodtime 11 X2245 Euphoria (22) D & C McGowan 3 12 3446X Christianshavtime (23) Hollis/Robertson 13 Patagonian Princess

8:06PM OPT 503 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3 2 1 4

3

Barrier

1 2 4 3

4

1 2 3 4 4 5 3 6 7 1 8 9 2 10 11

T Mitchell C Smith (J) B Butcher

$15,000, 4YO+ R41-R58. JUN.D, 1609m

Barrier

9 22328 Olivia Rachel (21) S Telfer 10 12112 Benjamin Button (u1) S Abernethy

5

T Herlihy J I Dickie M White A Poutama P Ferguson S Reid T Cameron L Whittaker (J)

TAKE THE NIGHT OFF - EAT AT THE ALEX MOBILE PACE

04055 Itsthefinalcountdown (1) K Marshall 70058 Akarana Prince (2) T Vince 45642 Peter Forsberg (3) J Abernethy 0X532 Lagertha (4) J & J Dickie 73514 Smoken Shazza (5) K Marshall 12489 Tempo Rose (6) S Telfer 41697 Pembrook Charlie (7) K Marshall 43707 Romanite (8) T Vince

9:06PM OPT 505

SCRATCHED B Butcher SCRATCHED S Rapley (J) D Butcher SCRATCHED

$20,000, 3YO+ R50-R64., 1609m

16660 Swell Time (1) S Baucke 54X40 Nurburgring (2) J & J Dickie 86771 All Yours (3) White/Berger 3X287 Texas Tiger (4) P Turner 0X597 Jody Direen (5) M House 55113 Princess Jessie (6) S McMullan 22242 He’s A Ladies Man (7) C Wigg X1956 Mach Little Soaky (8) White/Berger

8:36PM OPT 504

K Marshall S Phelan Z Butcher R Fensom J I Dickie T Cameron T Herlihy

COLLEEN EDMONDS - HAPPY 88TH B’DAY MOBILE PACE

9 17246 Eagle Watch (21) White/Berger 10 79154 Madame Connoistre (22) J & J Dickie 11 94417 Flying Steps (23) S Telfer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

L Chin Z Butcher J Stormont K Marshall B Mangos D Butcher T Herlihy A Poutama P Ferguson

K Bublitz (J) F Schumacher (J) N Delany (J) C Smith (J) D Ferguson (J) Z Meredith (J) L Whittaker (J) T Dewe (J) A Harrison (J) T Hanara (J)

“AXE THE REST USE THE BEST” - AXIOM MEDIA TROT $15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+, 1609m

8P380 Mount Aspiring (1) J Abernethy 5068 Ruby Ridge (2) D & C McGowan 92822 Strength Of Heart (3) K Sefonte 00X42 Morgana (4) R Paynter 76923 Expensive Crumpet (5) R Paynter 32753 Uncle Louis (6) C Wigg 95 Constellation (7) J Stormont 7X644 Chinski (u1) S McCaffrey 16X9 Just Plain Lucky (u2) R Paynter 08032 Majestic Sunrise (u3) R Paynter 9790P Wishing Crystal (u4) J Abernethy

S Phelan S Rapley (J) Z Butcher S Abernethy A Poutama T Cameron J Stormont S McCaffrey D Butcher P Jeffries J Abernethy

c M2

1 05X01 Castello Royale (4) 59 J & B Vance M Hashizume (a3) 2 3314 Victory Glory (10) 58.5 C Wood D Danis (a2) 3 5891X Innamincka (1) 58.5 R Gavin C Dell 1 4 21223. Call Me Evie (2) 58 B Pomare A Goindasamy (a2) 5 138X7 Magdala (5) 58 C Chipperfield C Lammas 2 6 43317. Mongolian Dynasty (3) 58 Baker/Forsman S Spratt 7 00X7X The Helix (7) 58 C Cole C Burdan (a3) 3 8 X8637 Honesty (8) 57.5 TeamRogerson A Calder 9 899X2 Speechmaker (6) 56.5 A Fuller 1 J Fawcett (a1) 10 X7206. Kainui Rose (9) 55.5 W Hillis R Kozaki

3:33PM OPT 217

Tomorrow at Tauranga

March 14

4:08PM 218

OPT

4:43PM 219

OPT

5:18PM OPT 220

1 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 10

2 1 4

2 3 1

2:15PM 215

OPT

3 1

4 2

5 PACIFIC STONE KITCHEN AND VANITY BENCHTOPS 1400

$25,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1400m

1 125X9 Griffin (1) 62 J Richards 2 4122X Mont Ventoux (7) 61.5 R Liefting 3 X5488 Honneur Noir (4) 60.5 P Lock 4 74469. Arraignment (5) 59 D Guy 5 09628 Monaco (2) 58 S Ralph 6 98310 Up ’n’ Gone (3) 57.5 T Autridge 7 1507X Luminous (8) 57 J Richards 8 81448. Aileen Grace (6) 55.5 R McCarroll 9 105X4 Tutta La Classe (9) 55.5 I Marks

C Burdan (a3) M Kareem (a4) D Danis (a2)

C Lammas J Fawcett (a1) R Kozaki A Goindasamy (a2) M Hashizume (a3)

9 ULTIMATE MAZDA JAPAN TROPHY NEXT SATURDAY 1200 $25,000, 3YO SW+P, 1200m

10

C Burdan (a3) C Lammas R Kozaki R Jones C Dell S Spratt R Oliver L Satherley A Goindasamy (a2) A Calder D Danis (a2)

WORLDS END BAR AND RESTAURANT FRASER COVE 2100 $22,500, R65 Benchmark*, 2100m

b M7 Wyndham Harness Tomorrow at Young Quinn

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 12:05PM OPT 731

1

March 14

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 1-2-3, 5-6-7, 9-10-11 2-3-4-5, 8-9-10-11 6-7-8-9-10-11 ASTRA STU & JEAN MOBILE TROT

$10,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+., 2400m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

43536 Brandy And Dry (1) B Gray 900 Regal Glide (2) G McEwan 44003 Tease My Tartan (3) R Wilson Mr Olympus 78542 Whangamata (4) B McLellan 304X0 Ruby Seddon (5) N Williamson 56675 The Power Broker (6) A Paisley 5857X Stay Aboard (7) M G Brown

T Williams P Hunter B Orange SCRATCHED B McLellan N Williamson K McNaught (J) S Tomlinson (J)

9 38 In The Groove (21) B Gray 10 34988 Robo Trouble (22) S Balloch 11 0950P It’s Summertime (u1) J Douglas

B Barclay A Beck J Douglas

1

2

2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 3 10 11 4 12 1 13 14

Barrier

2 1 4

NIP CROOKS MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE

$8,000, R40-R46,R47 W/C., 2400m

90983 Carlo Gambino (1) B McLellan 10576 Allandale (2) L Sinnamon 00P58 Dismara (3) C Laurenson 81097 Wee Ring The Changes (4) M Horton P3P75 Coolhand Easton (5) B Norman 60865 Myrcella (6) G & C Lee 59590 Nightmarch (7) M Kerr 0500X Fatherdantherodeoman (8) M G Brown Barrier

54377 Man I’m Good (21) A Kyle 83729 Delight (22) T Stratford 97576 Bettors Atom (23) M Horton 86030 Rosinupthebow (24) S Breen 13643 Lucys Delight (25) B McLellan 40527 Franco June (26) R Wilson

1:15PM 733

OPT

2

3

A Beck B Williamson N Williamson C Ferguson B Norman C Lee K McNaught (J) B Barclay A Kyle B Orange K Newman (J) M Hurrell (J) B McLellan J Morrison (J)

NEVILLE CRONIN MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE

$10,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+., 2400m

1 45 Buck (1) B Shirley 2 Celebrating (2) G Anderson 3 53034 Sly Tricks (3) A Wohlers 4 22832 Glenledi Captain (4) P Hunter 5 70 Onedin Hurricane (5) C Barron 6 Lizzie Richter 7 58062 Rock To The Boss (6) C Ferguson

8

3

9 10 11 12 0 13 14 15 0 16

N Williamson M Williamson A Armour P Hunter E Barron (J) SCRATCHED C Ferguson

34 The Big Yin (7) B Gray

94430 Delight N Gold (21) E Swain 57953 Matai Dani (22) A Milne 57520 A Rocknroll Maid (23) H Hunter 9608 Saint Tropez (24) D Baynes 78685 Racing Minister (25) D McLachlan 0X393 Real Change (26) R & C Wilson 9845X Old Luke (u1) B McLellan 38756 The Naenae Express (u2) R Swain

1:50PM 734

2:25PM 735

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 2 10 11 3 12 1 13 14

$14,500, R56-R100 SpecHcp, 2400m

1 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 4 10 11 12 3 13

4 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

$9,000, 3YO+ R47-R51,R52 W/C., 2400m

Bottle Rock 52610 I’m Watching You (21) H Hunter 188X9 Champers (22) R Todd 18837 Makara (23) D Simpson 1677 Robyns Shadow (24) R & C Wilson 51666 Kickupyaheels (25) R Swain 01764 Ideal Glacier (26) A Paisley

SCRATCHED M Williamson B Orange A Beck C Ferguson R Swain A Armour

Barrier

6

SOUTHLAND HARNESS AWARDS LADYSHIP MBL PACE

$15,000, 3YO+ F&M., 1609m

27370 Von Art (1) R & C Wilson 9 Hepburn (2) M Murrell 36X33 American Eyretime (3) T Chmiel X2424 Particular (4) B Wilson 08X76 Change Up Dulc (5) A Dickey X3741 The Optimist (6) Barclay/Ellis 66410 Crosso’s Cullect (7) T Stratford 68170 Indulgence (8) H Hunter

C Ferguson G Lee T Chmiel K Larsen A Beck K Barclay B Orange M Williamson

16279 Major Menace (21) M Brinsdon 09622 A Smidgen More (22) A Stack 8070 La Rocca (23) A Milne 24010 Baileys Diamond (24) D Taylor 81 Alexsjoy (25) C Barron

T Williams N Williamson A Milne R Close E Barron (J)

Barrier

7

STHLAND HARNESS AWARDS NZ KINDERGARTEN PACE $30,000, 2YO., 1609m

3 Boyzhavtime (1) B Hill Delightful Dude (2) Purdon/Rasmussen Beach Start (3) L Pearson Yorokobi (4) K Larsen Oneloveonelife (5) K Larsen 3D2 First Class (6) Purdon/Rasmussen American Lightning (7) G Anderson Barrier

8 9 10

Bettor Call Me 8 Deceptive Lee (21) D Mitchell Arden’s Ace (u1) R Todd

4:14PM 738

OPT

KYLEMORE PERENDALES/KILLARA CHEVIOTS PACE

SCRATCHED J Morrison (J) T Williams K Barclay A Milne M Hurrell (J) E Barron (J)

3:39PM 737

OPT

5

K Tomlinson (J) P Williamson B Norman T Williams E Barron (J) R Stevens B Barclay B Williamson N Williamson B Orange M Williamson

Woman In Gold 51067 Ohoka Chopper (1) D Mitchell 72309 Swift Robyn (2) R & C Wilson 75800 Vintage Rose (3) R Gutsell 67309 Airwaves (4) C Laurenson 09405 American Mac (5) S Breen 21834 Mighty George (6) C Barron

3:02PM 736

OPT

E Swain A Milne K Larsen A Beck S Walkinshaw T Williams B McLellan B Orange

4 FASTTRACK INSURANCE $2.5K ADDED STAKES HCP TROT

1 66047 Lisa Marie P (1) P Williamson 2 4410X Davey Mac (2) P Williamson 3 5D089 Whatwillbeewillbee (u1) B Norman 4 56541 Crusher Collins (u2) L Bond 5 56896 Nottingham K Two (1) G Orr 6 25816 Dipendra (2) T Stevens 2 7 33325 Full Noise (3) B Gray 4 8 73304 Humble Ladd (u1) P Williamson 3 9 37210 Sekkie Monkey (u2) N Williamson 10 60D69 Gershwin (u3) J Douglas 11 64187 Monty Python (1) P Williamson 1 12 X7X22 Dark Horse (u1) N Williamson OPT

8

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

B Barclay

Barrier

OPT

1 3

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1498m; Weather: Few Showers

$30,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1600m

T Newman (a3) M Hashizume (a3) S Spratt A Calder D Danis (a2) C Burdan (a3) J Fawcett (a1)

$10,000, MDN, 1600m

09X53 Vittachi (9) 59.5 TeamRogerson C Lammas 44335 You’re Welcome (5) 58.5 J Richards R Kozaki 44210 Our Beeskees (1) 58 D Sweeney L Satherley 80439 Our Wonderland (4) 56.5 TeamRogerson A Calder Desert Mirage SCRATCHED 64471 Hakuna Matata (8) 56 W Hillis D Danis (a2) 77608 Gabriel (6) 56 G Tucker M Kareem (a4) 75565 Ohthoserussians (2) 56 S Ralph A Goindasamy (a2) 52477 Savastep (7) 55.5 Baker/Forsman S Spratt 950 Nizona (3) 54 S Ralph M Hashizume (a3)

12:40PM OPT 732

4

A Goindasamy (a2)

ALL FROCKED UP GIRLS 1600

1 21745. Equinox (2) 59.5 J Richards 2 24211 Motley Crue (8) 58.5 E & D Browne 3 11. Phantom Witness (6) 58.5 J Richards 4 15X Munster (3) 57.5 J Collett 5 2217X Bullybrook (1) 57.5 R Gavin 3 6 42113. O’Charm (4) 56.5 S McKee 7 506X3. Appellant (7) 55.5 S Marsh 8 6449X She’s A Lady (11) 55.5 Baker/Forsman 9 8X71. Backintyme (5) 55.5 L Laing 10 65441 New Dawn (10) 55.5 TeamRogerson 11 41465 Riverfalls (9) 55.5 Baker/Forsman

2 4 1

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 1:40PM OPT 214

4

8

M Hashizume (a3) J Fawcett (a1) L Satherley D Danis (a2) C Lammas

1 00X02 Barry’s Boyo (3) 58.5 K Maxwell L Satherley 2 4X343 Rocking Along (5) 58.5 Moroney/Gerard 3 50X63 Tarwyn (11) 58.5 K Nicholson D Danis (a2) 3 4 X5386 Cleverconversation (4) 58.5 M Farmer J Fawcett (a1) 5 83476 Son Of Sasanof (7) 58.5 J Collett R Jones 6 85969 Master Oakleigh (1) 58.5 I Kennedy A Calder 7 Monbeau SCRATCHED 8 0X Speedy Gee (6) 58.5 B Pinny R Kozaki 4 9 3 Beyond Sacred (12) 58 T Pike S Spratt 10 Elephant (10) 58 E & D Browne C Lammas 11 Veni Vici SCRATCHED 12 Under the Pump SCRATCHED 2 13 49445 Jakama Krystal (8) 56.5 G Brick C Burdan (a3) 14 43737 Melusina (2) 56.5 S & E Clotworthy M Hashizume (a3) 0 15 55300. Henley Road (9) 56.5 L Laing A Goindasamy (a2)

3

1 1300X Imelda Mary (2) 59 W Hillis 2 55213 Tweedledee (4) 59 O'Sullivan/Scott 3 52541 Bruegel (6) 57.5 N Tiley 4 14371 Iron Eagle (7) 57.5 P McKay 5 20251. Nasha Riva (1) 55.5 J Pender 1 6 61217. Kya Khoob Lagti Ho (5) 55 F Ritchie 7 X5222 Le Sablier (3) 54 K Fursdon

$35,000, OPN HCP, 1400m

1

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Righthanded; Length: 1800m; Straight: 350m; Rail: True; Weather: Fine 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 5-6-7-8-9-10 APPLIANCE PLUS PANASONIC 1600

7

SUPER LIQUOR GREERTON 1400

1 1115X Go Nicholas (5) 60 S Hale 2 113X6 Polly Grey (2) 57.5 K Fawcett 3 61202 Pop Star Princess (4) 56 F Cornege 4 28354. No Loitering (7) 55.5 I Marks 5 51660. Hypnos (3) 55 James/Wellwood 6 4122X Mont Ventoux (1) 54 R Liefting 7 51273 New York Jazz (6) 54 S Ralph

4

Tauranga Races

GRACE TEAM ACCOUNTING 1400

$22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m

4

3 1 $20,000, R48-R63., 1609m 2 PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 4

1

6

K Barclay B Orange B Barclay N Williamson K Larsen T Williams M Williamson SCRATCHED J Morrison (J) R Close

MLT PIONEER TAVERN TROT

$9,000, 3YO+ R40-R55, 2400m

1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 3 9 10 0 11 4 12 2 13 14 15 0 16 0 17 0 18

04100 Make My Day (1) B Norman 58845 Spotlight The Valley (2) R Wilson 26003 Count Eyre (3) R Allen 64449 Sunnivue Phileah (4) S Ashton 81P62 Kiwitrix (5) N Williamson 43173 Sunny Valley (6) B Munro 97644 Miss Jessica (7) T Robertson 55222 Matai Jetstar (8) A Milne 40373 Emma Frost (9) P Williamson 41586 Tolkien (10) K Larsen 10976 Midsummer Queen (11) B Norman 82X21 T Bone Rawhide (12) N Williamson 18262 Da Moons Mission (13) G Anderson 9X005 Spurs Of War (14) C Harvey Marquis De Sade 24008 Miss Bamboocha (u1) C Laurenson 20705 Helluva Way (u2) A Paisley 26606 Sage Trouble (u3) C Laurenson

B Barclay B Orange R Close J Campbell (J) N Williamson S Tomlinson (J) T Robertson A Milne K Tomlinson (J) T Larsen (J) B Norman C Faithful (J) M Williamson J Morrison (J) SCRATCHED M Hurrell (J) K Barclay A Beck

3 4 5 1 6 2 7 8 9 10 11 3 12

35175 Cast A Shadow (3) A Beck 51314 Tartan Robyn (4) H Hunter 00711 Mistacullect (5) B Munro 13131 Pembrook Playboy (1) N Williamson 20134 Lawrence (2) A Black 24741 Parama (3) D Simpson 67024 Please Shuddup (u1) M G Brown 415X7 Born To Boogie (1) B Gray 09566 Robyns Playboy (2) R & C Wilson 21629 Franco Santino (1) N Williamson

A Beck M Williamson S Tomlinson (J) N Williamson B Williamson T Chmiel R Close J Morrison (J) C Ferguson B Orange

4 3 2

9 10 11 1 12 13

5:23PM OPT 740

1 2 3 4 5 6 4 7 8 1 9 10 2 11 3 12 13

10

DANNY CRENGLE SHEARING HANDICAP PACE

$10,000, R40-R59 SpecHcp, 2400m

42213 Makasar Boy (1) D Mitchell 81376 Holy Havoc (2) H Hunter 63498 Groomsman (3) H Hunter 45586 My Georgie Boy (4) P Hunter 37845 Toby O’Gara (5) C Faithful 00X54 Hazer (6) B Gray 62238 Melton Mafia (7) G & C Lee 39075 Rockin Rod (8) D Simpson 213 Seamark (9) R Todd 25140 Tartan Trilogy (1) C Faithful 00752 Major Sass (2) Barclay/Ellis 48214 Triple VC (3) M G Brown 40P01 Altimeter (4) T Stratford

5:53PM OPT 741

11

J Morrison (J) M Williamson E Barron (J) P Hunter C Faithful (J) B Barclay G Lee A Beck M Hurrell (J) N Williamson K Barclay S Tomlinson (J) B Orange

LAMB DRIVE/CATTLE GRAZIERS PACE $10,000, 3YO+ R52-R59,R60-R65 W/C., 2400m

1 35534 Franco Huntington (1) D McLachlan

J Morrison (J)

E Barron (J) C Ferguson S Tomlinson (J) B Orange B Williamson M Williamson N Williamson

29145 Major Meister (21) Barclay/Ellis 215X7 Louis Litt (22) B Hill 47019 Dark Rage (23) W McEwan 3581X Willison (24) M Jones 84347 Mach’s Back (25) Barclay/Ellis

K Barclay T Williams K Newman (J) R Close B Barclay

Barrier

c M4

Trentham Races Tomorrow at Trentham

March 14

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 2000m; Straight: 450m; Rail: True; Weather: Fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 2:00PM OPT 404

4

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9 4-5-6-7-8-9 THE LAST OF THEE AULD HUSSIE’S PREMIER

$30,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1400m

1 6818X Atlanta Peach (8) 59 Lowry/Cullen 2 02984. Lady Kartel (1) 59 T Keegan 3 3 61121. Credit Manager (5) 59 K Gray 4 06366 Sir Nate (2) 58.5 L Latta 5 221X7 Tavis Court (7) 58.5 A Clement 1 6 5X111. Coventina Bay (3) 57 R Patterson 7 34162. Lincoln Hills (6) 57 L Latta 2 8 61134 Sharp ’N’ Silver (10) 56.5 A Carston 9 X4077 Handfull (4) 56 S Brown 10 70538 The Rippa (9) 54 L Latta

4

M Coleman S Collett H Andrew J Riddell J Parkes R Myers L Innes

M Cameron K Asano (a1)

2:35PM 405

WENTWOOD GRANGE CUDDLE STAKES (G3)

4

5

3:15PM 406

CARFINANCE.CO.NZ WELLINGTON GUINEAS (G2)

2

6

3:50PM 407

7

TE AKAU RACING LIGHTNING HANDICAP

4:25PM 408

8 AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI NEW ZEALAND OAKS (G1)

5:00PM 409

9

OPT

$70,000, F&M SW+P, 1600m

1 14235 Yearn (6) 57 K Fursdon 2 50415. Sentimental Miss (1) 56.5 L Latta 3 87490. Secret Allure (8) 56 L Latta 1 4 03796. Dark Princess (11) 56 J Lynds 3 5 01141. Sinarahma (7) 55.5 A Sharrock 6 63529 Jessiegee (2) 55 M Breslin 2 7 51328. Beyond The Fort (13) 55 B Thurlow 8 25377. Tinkalicious (12) 55 J Millar 9 X0234. Za Za Gabor (9) 55 Moroney/Gerard 10 76236 Crafty Jess (5) 55 Baker/Forsman 11 61116 Aridity (10) 55 R Patterson 12 0X124 Vee Cece (3) 55 Baker/Forsman 13 42612 Lady Rudolph (4) 55 R Patterson OPT

OPT

OPT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 0 19 OPT

J Riddell K Asano (a) R Elliot R Myers S Collett D Johnson C Grylls C Johnson L Allpress S McKay V Colgan

$50,000, OPN HCP, 1200m

1 52354 Shadows Cast (5) 61 M Oulaghan 2 30247. Enzo’s Lad (10) 58 M & M Pitman 3 12305. Sensei (4) 57.5 M & M Pitman 4 Swisswatch 2 5 16211. Wekaforce (9) 53 T Rae 6 25431. What A Smasher (11) 53 K Gray 7 X9016. Santa Catarina (7) 53 S Marsh 8 13918 Red Chois (1) 53 S Autridge 9 83691 Sweepstake (8) 53 M Breslin 10 21943. Mr Universe (12) 53 TeamRogerson 11 11385. Princess Amelie (6) 53 L Latta 12 1066X Amastar (3) 53 S Marsh 13 32113 Heart Of Stone (2) 53 J Bary

4 3 1

D Johnson L Allpress L Innes M Coleman S Collett R Myers K Asano (a) J Parkes C Grylls V Colgan L Hemi M Cameron R Hannam

$100,000, 3YO SW, 1400m

1 72621 Callsign Mav (6) 56.5 J Bary 2 89111 Lightning Jack (3) 56.5 K & A Tyler 1 3 1111 Levante (9) 54.5 K & B Kelso 4 21131 Star Of Bombay (5) 54.5 J Richards 5 23542 Bella Mente (11) 54.5 S Ritchie 6 12213. Lilikoi (8) 54.5 J Richards 7 01824 Woodcote Lass (1) 54.5 S Autridge 3 8 1X1 Exaltation (7) 54.5 J Richards 4 9 411 Gold Bracelet (2) 54.5 Benner/Wynyard 10 211 Our Alley Cat (10) 54.5 V Prendergast 11 31 Tavira (4) 54.5 K Gray

3 4:49PM MLT THREE RIVERS HOTEL WYNDHAM CUP PACE 2 $15,000, 3YO+ R60-R100 SpecHcp, 2400m OPT 739 1 32221 Triroyale Brigade (1) N Williamson T Williams 4 4 2 25252 Nota Bene Denario (2) B Gray B Barclay

9

03149 Lilac Becky (2) D Taylor 1100F Jaccka Ted (3) W Adams 67358 Dangerous (4) T McGrannachan 14153 Melody’s Mischief (5) B Hill X4017 Cheddar Made Beta (6) S Breen 11642 Stingray Tara (7) H Hunter X4124 Pearl Harbour (8) K & J Price

H Andrew J Waddell C Johnson SCRATCHED L Allpress T Thornton D Johnson C Grylls R Myers S Collett R Hannam M Coleman K Asano (a)

$400,000, 3YOF SW, 2400m

21311 Jennifer Eccles (19) 56.5 S Ritchie 01232 Loire (15) 56.5 T Pike 38123 Showbeel (12) 56.5 Baker/Forsman 31481 Communique (8) 56.5 S Autridge 15274 Bergamot (1) 56.5 Baker/Forsman 52115 Seven Seas (18) 56.5 T Pike 72552 Karalino (5) 56.5 S Autridge 11038 Feel The Rush (6) 56.5 K & A Tyler 62113 Meghan (7) 56.5 L Noble 48227 Nothing Compares (11) 56.5 S Autridge 65146 Pineapple Girl (3) 56.5 Moroney/Gerard 22114 Unlaced (14) 56.5 Lowry/Cullen L4X12 Ruby Rocks (2) 56.5 R Allen 21834 Rukita (4) 56.5 R Bergerson 75021 Vancooga (16) 56.5 G Sharrock 31429 White Hibiscus (9) 56.5 M Forbes 83821 Zipitsweetie (17) 56.5 M & M Pitman X1763 Desert Mirage (13) 56.5 C Chipperfield 87687 Kaipaki Road (10) 56.5 S Marsh

FUSION ELECTRICAL PREMIER

$30,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m

1 0540X Star Quality (1) 60 S Walsh 2 06X31 Sardeen (13) 59.5 W Marshment 3 31 Hot Spring Project (4) 58.5 T Pike 4 24414 Bruno Magile (10) 58.5 R Lockett 5 X2572 Outthegate (3) 58.5 S Gordon 6 91732 Semper Magico (6) 58.5 M Oulaghan 7 31947 Kick Start (12) 58 G Vile 8 94551 Satin Belt (7) 57.5 K Gray 9 41274. Fiano (8) 57 S Kay 10 70X81 Ledgowan (5) 56.5 M Blue 11 10432 Shock Prospect (9) 56.5 A Carston 4 12 04272 On Show (11) 56 J Bary 13 06970 Lady Byron (2) 55.5 D Frye

3 1 2

Disclaimer: TAB and MetService have endeavored to ensure the correctness of the information; neither TAB, MetService related companies, nor any of their respective employees or agents make representation as to its accuracy or reliability nor will they, subject to law, be liable for any loss arising in any way from, or in connection with, errors or omissions in any information provided (including responsibility to any person or reason of negligence). TAB may alter the odds after publication – please check odds when placing selections.

J Waddell V Colgan J Riddell C Grylls M Cameron R Myers J Parkes K Williams L Innes K Asano (a) M Coleman L Allpress R Elliot R Hannam H Andrew S Collett C Johnson S McKay

Compiled by

K Asano (a1) L Hemi L Innes T Thornton J Riddell H Andrew D Johnson L Allpress R Myers D Bradley S Collett C Johnson

Sport www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

Ashburton Guardian 35

■■CRICKET

Back into the badlands

By Niall Anderson Recent results suggest the Black Caps have what it takes to topple Australia in their three-match ODI cricket series across the ditch, but a glance at history provides a more pessimistic outlook.

On form, the Black Caps have reason for optimism ahead of the series, which starts today in Sydney.

They’ve just whitewashed a good India ODI team, while Australia have lost their last five one-dayers.

Additionally, the Black Caps have been bolstered by the return of their three best fast bowlers, while Australia’s stars are slowing down at the end of a gruelling season.

In New Zealand, or at a neutral venue, the temptation would be to class the Black Caps at favourites, but with two games in Sydney and one in Hobart, a familiar problem re-emerges.

Australia haven’t lost a game at home – that’s in any format – since January 2019, while the Black Caps haven’t won an ODI in Australia since 2009, a run of six losses.

Their historical record is even bleaker; having never won an ODI series across the ditch, and just to pile it on further, remember what happened the last time the Black Caps visited Australia feeling confident about their chances?

To that point, Black Caps coach Gary Stead acknowledges his side “were beaten up pretty badly” in their three-test thrashing, but doesn’t believe there will be any mental scarring from the summer.

“It’s a different series; there are different guys over here with us who weren’t involved in the test series.

That’s gone, it’s in the past now, and we can look forward to the ODIs. “We’ve played some really good ODI cricket over the past three or four years, and hopefully we can continue that.”

However, while the Black Caps’ recent ODI form is promising,

Skipper Kane Williamson and coach Gary Stead plan their strategy against the Australians. and they have the luxury of a fullstrength squad, the difficulty of beating Australia in their home conditions is the issue Stead recognises as his team’s greatest challenge.

“Australia are never vulnerable at home.

“It’s one of the toughest places to come and play in world cricket.

“You see their record and understand that’s why they have that reputation. A lot of teams struggle away from home, and that’s going to be our biggest challenge.

“What’s happened in the past, we can’t necessarily influence that.

“The more times we play Australia and have great games

against them, hopefully the more we’ll learn when it comes to the big picture.

“They’re a great team, we respect them a lot, and ultimately sometimes they set a benchmark for us to try to aspire to.”

Although a series win will be difficult, it’s likely – and essential – the Black Caps will be far

more competitive than in the test matches, with Stead hoping to give Australia much more of a contest.

“If we can be in the game for long periods, we can put pressure on Australia, and it will get to some stage of the match where one of the two teams will crack.

“We’ll see who that is on Friday.”

Last-ball six gets Ireland over the line Kevin O’Brien’s last-ball six in the super over against Afghanistan legspinner Rashid Khan earned a sensational consolation win for Ireland in the third Twenty20 yesterday.

Needing three off the last ball after Afghanistan was restricted to 8 runs in the super over, O’Brien hoisted the world’s leading T20 bowler over the long-off fence to give Ireland its first T20 victory against Afghanistan in 13 matches since 2013.

Ireland fast bowler Craig Young didn’t concede a boundary in the super over and restricted big-hitting Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Nabi to only 8 runs.

Despite losing the tense game,

Afghanistan clinched the threematch series 2-1.

“We showed great fight and character, and Craig Young was brilliant, he bowled brilliant in the super over,” Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie said.

Afghanistan needed 16 to win off the last regular over, and Rashid hit a six and last-ball four against fast bowler Josh Little to force the game to a super over. Afghanistan finished on 142-7 in reply to Ireland’s 142-8.

“Our batsmen played some poor shots,” Afghanistan skipper Asghar Afghan said. “Today we gave an opportunity to Qais (Ahmad) and Naveen (ul-Haq) and they showed their talent.”

Afghanistan was cruising when openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz (42) and Usman Ghani (18) provided a solid start of 60 runs off 50 balls.

But Ireland hit back through legspinner Simi Singh (2-37) removing Mohammad Nabi (4) and the in-form Najibullah Zadran (0) off successive deliveries. Asghar was dropped twice before scoring 32.

Earlier, Afghanistan’s young fast bowler Naveen (3-21) and 19-yearold debutant legspinner Qais (325) helped to restrict Ireland to 142-8.

Gareth Delany (37) and O’Brien shared a 62-run third-wicket stand but Ireland lost wickets at regular intervals against some tidy bowling by Qais and Naveen.

Kevin O’Brien was the batting hero in the last over for Ireland.

Sport 36 Ashburton Guardian

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

■■OPINION

Chappell-Hadlee throws up plenty of talking points

T

he Black Caps’ packed cricketing summer resumes today where they have returned across the puddle to reconvene with the Australians.

Curiously tagged on to the tail end of a summer, the threematch Chappell-Hadlee series kicks off today at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Here are five talking points worth considering: Interest It has been a long cricketing summer.

And if you choose to incorporate the Cricket World Cup and the prolonged emotional hangups that also provided, the past nine months have been like no other. And with Super Rugby kicking into gear, the NRL commencing this weekend, this three-match series holds a curious place timing wise.

From a New Zealand perspective, clobbering the Indians in the recent test series seemed like an appropriate way to seal off what has been a turbulent period for the Kiwis.

A sense of pause probably wouldn’t have hurt.

With that said, squaring off against Australia, again in their backyard should provide some catharsis for the punters, an opportunity to right some of the wrongs which occurred in the tests and prove we can be competitive.

However, if we were to be outgunned again despite all our credentials in this format, the disappointment and apathy for the series could send a few Kiwi fans off into voluntary quarantine.

Adam Burns

SPORTS REPORTER

There is less value to glean for Australia from this series.

Sealing an unbeaten home summer and bouncing back from their 3-0 series loss in the Republic are only minor motivating factors.

And while I wince every time Michael Clarke offers his two cents on anything, there could be an apathetic attitude across the Tasman towards these three matches when you consider their team has taken care of business of every obstacle that has mattered since ODI World Cup and now look to build towards the corresponding T20 showpiece.

To be fair it would have made sense for this series to follow the tests.

Even so, much will ride on today’s first game.

If Australia do it comfortably, you may see engagement falling off fairly quickly on both sides of the Tasman.

Bowling All of a sudden we have bowling options coming out of our ears. Compared to the test series either side of Christmas where the Black Caps were ravaged by injury and illness during the series, it is chalk and cheese, and to have a fully fit squad to choose from at the end of a packed summer, maybe the cricketing gods are starting to deliver some sunshine onto the backs of the team.

Remarkably we managed to knock off India in the ODIs with makeshift bowling attacks with Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry all making their way back from injury.

Now everyone is back on deck, it will be interesting to see the makeup of the XI. For me Boult and Ferguson are the only locks in the bowling department.

In terms of a third pace option, do they reward Kyle Jamieson for his inspired form against India?

Tim Southee’s experience is valuable but he struggled against India – many believe his days in white ball cricket are numbered.

Matt Henry has also returned from injury and is a much more effective exponent in the shorter format.

He was also a revelation at the business end of the World Cup, albeit in different conditions.

In the semi-final and final, his combined figures read 4-77 from two 10 over spells at 19.25.

Mitchell Santner should also get the nod over Ish Shodi in what ultimately will be a containing role at one end during the middle overs.

Martin Guptill If New Zealand has any chance of getting on top of Australia in this series, Martin Guptill needs to fire.

He had a disastrous World Cup campaign, but found some form against India where he averaged 59 over the three matches and should have notched a ton at Eden Park if he wasn’t run out.

To ensure we do not rely too heavily on the guiding hands of Williamson and Taylor to get us out of trouble, Guptill is key and

the one other player who can singlehandedly take the game away from the opposition.

With both sides evenly matched, Guptill in good nick is imperative when the Aussies themselves boast the likes of Aaron Finch and David Warner.

Guptill also averages 43 in Australian conditions and blasted 114 at the SCG in 2016. Another big score today would be more than welcome.

Mental scarring Yes it is a different format, but the test series in Australia will live on long and the Black Caps return to the scene of where it went down.

How New Zealand approach this series will paint a picture of just how much or how little a toll the tests have taken.

They should .... and I mean should, be more competitive in this format.

However, while they have enjoyed success in the ODIs over Australia at home in recent years, they have struggled over there.

They were swept in the last Chapell-Hadlee series over there in 2016. And on the big stage, Australia do seem to have the wood.

They comfortably accounted for us at Lord’s during the World Cup group stage last year, at a point where the wheels were threatening to come off.

There is a reason the 2001/02 tri-series in Australia sticks out, as it was the last time we managed to dominate them in their own backyard.

Outside of the triangular series of yesteryear, we have never won an ODI series over there.

What is in our favour is the

unusual scheduling of this series may work in our favour.

We have a fully fit squad with replenished confidence and the Australians are at the end of a busy post-World Cup period which includes the Ashes, five home tests, and a quickfire tour of South Africa which brought mixed fortunes.

Expectations A significant reason as to why the disappointment of the Australian test hammering hit hard was because we believed we had the credentials to be competitive.

It masked the selection and preparation questions which emerged before and during the washup.

As the Indian series proved, as the recent ODI series in South Africa also proved, home advantage is exactly what it is on the tin.

An advantage.

As stated above, we have had limited success in Australia in the ODI format. And while the Australians have little to gain from this series other than more silverware and some momentum heading into the T20s which will hold more importance, a New Zealand series win over there would be an undoubted highlight of a summer which has swung like a pendulum.

Australia will back themselves of course, it’s in their DNA, and should remain favourites for this series based on recent (and not so recent) history.

However if New Zealand get their selections right (particularly in the bowling department), their big boys front, and the team keep the demons at bay, there is no reason why they can’t turn the tables.

■■BASKETBALL

NBA suspends entire season The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice” after a Utah Jazz player tested positive yesterday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league’s owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.

Now there will be no games at all, at least for the time being.

A person with knowledge of the situation said the Jazz player who tested positive was centre Rudy Gobert.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the league nor the team confirmed the presumptive positive test.

“The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonight’s schedule of games until further notice,” the league said in a statement.

“The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic.”

The test result, the NBA said, was reported shortly before the scheduled tip-off time for the Utah at Oklahoma City game yesterday night was called off.

Players were on the floor for warmups and tip-off was moments away when they were told to return to their locker rooms.

About 30 minutes later, fans were told the game was postponed “due to unforeseen circumstances.”

Those circumstances were the league’s worst-case scenario for now – a player testing positive.

A second person said the league expects the shutdown to last a minimum of two weeks, but cautioned that timeframe is very fluid.

“It’s a very serious time right now,” Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said.

“I think the league moved appropriately and prudently and we’ll all just have to monitor the situation and see where it goes from here.”

Steven Adams’ OKC Thunder’s game was called off moments before tip-off yesterday.

Spoelstra found out about the shutdown as he walked off the floor following his team’s loss to Charlotte.

For most people, the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing

health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.

The vast majority of people recover from the new virus.

According to the World Health Organization, which declared a pandemic yesterday, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover.

In mainland China, where the virus first exploded, more than 80,000 people have been diagnosed and more than 58,000 have so far recovered.

It has been a worldwide issue for several weeks. And now, it has hit the NBA. “This is crazy,” Cleveland forward Tristan Thompson said on Twitter.

Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego, speaking before his team’s game at Miami, said “these are scary times.”

Rapidly evolving times, as well.

Around 7pm, a person with knowledge of the situation said owners – who met by teleconference yesterday – were largely in support of a plan to play games in empty arenas on a short-term basis. About an hour later, the Thunder-Jazz game was halted before tip-off.

And about 90 minutes after that, the season was called off, effective when the last whistle was to blow yesterday.

It is the latest major development in a season filled with unspeakably hard challenges. The league lost as much as $400 million in revenue after a rift with China was started when Houston general manager Daryl Morey tweeted support of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong.

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern died in January, the same month that soon-to-be Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash.

And now, a pandemic.

Sport www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

■■RUGBY

Ashburton Guardian 37

■■RUGBY

Ferns happy at home In an unprecedented move, the Black Ferns will play the bulk of their test matches at home this year.

The New Zealand women’s rugby team will play eight test matches in 2020 and seven will be on home soil.

On July 18, the Black Ferns will play the USA in Dunedin and the following month the O’Reilly Cup (formerly the Laurie O’Reilly Memorial Trophy) tests will see the Black Ferns play Australia in Melbourne on 8 August and in Wellington on 15 August.

These three tests are double-headers with All Blacks matches.

Details of the further five Black Ferns test matches including venues, locations and kick-off times are still to be confirmed.

New Zealand Rugby’s Head of Women’s Rugby, Cate Sexton said the eight-match test schedule was unprecedented for Black Ferns fans in New Zealand, and gave them a taste of what to expect in 2021.

“This is an extra special year for local fans because in the past most Black Ferns test matches have been played overseas.”

Sexton said the other five still to be confirmed test matches would be standalone matches at venues around the country.

Black Ferns coach Glenn Moore said 2020 is a crunch year as he builds squad depth ahead of the World Cup. “We need constant high-level competition to ensure the team is in top form for next year,” Moore said.

“Every year the standard of rugby, not just here, but around the world, is growing and we need to be ahead of the game.

“In the past couple of years we’ve widened our player pool, introduced new athletes to the Black Ferns environment, and given them test match exposure.

“In 2021 we will be able to draw on a stronger, experienced and match-fit group of players.”

Ruakei Demant is just one of the Black Ferns in top form.

Canes go with new look side After falling apart at home against the Blues, a new-look Hurricanes side will run out against the Chiefs in Hamilton tonight.

The introduction of Dane Coles and Devan Flanders are among six changes to the starting side this week, with All Blacks flanker Vaea Fifita one of three players dropping to the bench.

Hurricanes coach Jason Holland was forced to replace tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax, who will be sidelined for three weeks after being shown a red card for a shoulder change last time out.

Ben May replaces Lomax, while Coles and Fraser Armstrong come into the starting side for Asafo Aumua and Xavier Numia respectively. Lock Isaia Walker-Leawere moves from the left to the right, with James Blackwell replacing Scott Scrafton to round out a newlook tight five.

Du’Plessis Kirifi and Gareth Evans retain their places, joining Flanders in the loose trio.

While plenty of changes have been made to the pack, the backline remains untouched, with Kobus van Wyk continuing to keep Wes Goosen out of the starting side after showing an ability to find the try line in his two starts this season.

■■OPINION

Rugby switch for Ponga is just a flight of fancy

By Hamish Bidwell

W

ake me up when Kalyn Ponga actually starts playing rugby.

People get a bit brassed off with the media and often rightly so.

So many stories are beaten up to within an inch of their lives that it becomes very hard to tell the fact from the fiction.

This Covid-19 coronavirus business is an interesting case in point.

Is it the end of the world as we know it or entirely exaggerated?

It’s actually quite difficult to know how to react or behave or prepare for what might (or might not) happen.

But at least, unlike this Ponga stuff, it actually is happening.

Oval ball enthusiasts will be aware of the Newcastle Knights fullback – or should that be prima donna?

Ponga, who has pledged his rugby league allegiance to Queensland and Australia despite having partly grown up in Palmerston North, was something of a footballing prodigy.

Rugby union, league, Aussie Rules, he was good at them all.

Clubs in all codes chased his signature but, at 15, he agreed a four-year deal with the North Queensland Cowboys.

Not that he came close to see-

ing that contract out.

No, he soon signed with Newcastle, and the Cowboys had to reluctantly agree to a release.

By now a theme had emerged.

Turned out Ponga was happy to entertain offers from any team in any sport.

He even strung national bodies along, to the point where New Zealand and Australia simultaneously selected him in age-group teams.

In theory, he’s now contracted to the Knights until the end of the 2021 season.

He also has what’s called a ‘player option’ in his favour, which would allow him to extend that deal until 2022.

But the Knights, well aware of Ponga’s wandering eye and itchy feet, have already tried to tie him to a deal that would take him to the end of 2023.

Among the reasons for that is Ponga’s alleged interest in a switch to union and appearing (possibly for New Zealand) at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Ponga himself partly addressed the speculation this week, expressing surprise at it all and ignorance of whatever terms and conditions exist within his contract.

It’s worth noting here that Ponga completely dispensed with an agent a few months ago and that his father, Andre, now

Would Kalyn Ponga actually make it in big rugby? handles all his business.

Among the reasons cited for having dad in charge was the personal touch.

Ponga is 21 and reportedly keen on being a million-dollar-a-season man.

Not that his original deal with the Knights of around $NZ800,000 a year – which he signed when he was 18 – has left

him on the breadline.

From a Newcastle point of view, though, that money hasn’t got them much.

Ponga, for instance, agitated for a move from fullback to fiveeighth last year, which wasn’t a success.

Coach Nathan Brown returned him to fullback and then basically had a mutiny on his hands, as a

group of players – said to include Ponga – demanded Brown be sacked.

Brown was duly let go and Adam O’Brien now has the task of keeping Ponga on board.

But for how long?

Cue stories, be they substantive or otherwise, suggesting a shock switch to rugby union.

Ponga’s potential (as a rugby league player) is undoubted.

He also boasts great charisma, which is why Australian pay TV network Fox Sports have been making him a staple of their coverage.

But he remains very much a work in progress in his chosen sport, never mind one he doesn’t even play, and the fact people have been prepared to discuss his rugby future and world cup chances with a straight face just beggars belief.

I’m not going to sit here and count the ways in which this Ponga-to-rugby thing is fanciful or list the dozens of players who are rightly ahead of him in the All Blacks’ pecking order.

Not because I’m lazy but because – wait for it – Kalyn Ponga doesn’t actually play rugby.

Until such time as he does – and to a high standard I might add – I won’t be wasting another moment on this topic and it would be absolutely wonderful if others could do the same.

Sport 38 Ashburton Guardian

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

■■RUGBY

Who would play for All Blacks XV?

By Alex McLeod New Zealand Rugby’s announcement of the All Blacks XV on Monday brought with it plenty of intrigue nationwide.

Some punters were excited, others were sceptical, but it’s hard deny the benefit that re-instating a second-tier national side will bring to both NZR and the All Blacks.

But who exactly is in line to make the All Blacks XV when they embark on their first Northern Hemisphere tour at the end of the year?

Based on how things stand for the time being following the opening six rounds of Super Rugby, here is a potential starting team that the All Blacks XV could field in North America.

in the All Blacks’ World Cup squad, little over a year after he was left with no Super Rugby contract following moderate spells with the Blues and Waratahs.

This season hasn’t started off so promisingly for the 29-year-old, though, as he tore a quadricep in the Chiefs’ campaign-opening win over the Blues at Eden Park in January.

Ta’avao isn’t expected to be back in action until some point between late April and late May. That could be too late to push for All Blacks selection in July, especially given the likely inclusions of Nepo Laulala, Tu’ungafasi and Moli.

To count out Ta’avao from All Blacks contention this early in the season may seem harsh, and he could well play his way back into form by season’s end, but he’ll have little time to do so, which should open an avenue for a place in the All Blacks XV. Other potential candidates: Tyrel Lomax, Alex Fidow

4) Pari Pari Parkinson

1) Karl Tu’inukuafe

Age: 27 Test caps: 13 Super Rugby: Blues Province: North Harbour After finding himself on the outer of the All Blacks’ World Cup squad last year, Karl Tu’inukuafe has started this season seemingly on the back foot in terms of national selection.

The likes of Joe Moody, Ofa Tu’ungafasi and Atu Moli found themselves ahead of the 27-yearold in the pecking order when the side was announced last August.

Tu’inukuafe has formed a key part of an impressive Blues side this season, has he done enough to re-gain national honours at this point in time?

Other potential candidates: Aidan Ross, Ayden Johnstone

Age: 23 Test caps: uncapped Super Rugby: Highlanders Province: Tasman Unlike the aforementioned names in this side, Pari Pari Parkinson is the first player in this side without any test caps and makes this side on the basis of his potential in the international game.

With dimensions of 2.04m and 119kg, the 23-year-old second rower is a behemoth and has a physical frame that would be warmly welcomed by not just the All Blacks, but almost every team in test rugby.

The eye-catching displays of Hurricanes youngster Isaia Walker-Leawere hasn’t aided Parkinson’s bid for a national call-up either, so he may have to bide his time with the All Blacks XV. Other potential candidates: Luke Romano, Josh Dickson

2) Liam Coltman

Age: 30 Test caps: 8 Super Rugby: Highlanders Province: Otago Despite having gone to last year’s World Cup as New Zealand’s third-choice hooker, Liam Coltman’s standing within the All Blacks’ set-up is by no means secure.

The eight-test rake has struggled for form with the Highlanders this season, with his lineout throwing a key concern for the embattled franchise.

Consequently, there appears to be growing daylight between him and incumbent All Blacks hookers Codie Taylor and Dane Coles.

Other potential candidates: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Nathan Harris, Ricky Riccitelli, Andrew Makalio

3) Angus Ta’avao

Age: 29 Test caps: 14 Super Rugby: Chiefs Province: Auckland Angus Ta’avao capped off one of the great resurgences of modern-day rugby when he was named

halfbacks in 2020.

That leaves the halfback spot wide open for the All Blacks XV, and given his prominence with the Crusaders not just this year, but over their past three title-winning seasons, Bryn Hall would be hard done by not to win selection here.

Other potential candidates: Mitchell Drummond, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi

6) Shannon Frizell

Age: 26 Test caps: 9 Super Rugby: Highlanders Province: Tasman Like his Highlanders team-mate Coltman, Shannon Frizell has battled to find a strong run of form in Super Rugby since returning from last year’s World Cup, perhaps the victim of a very green Highlanders outfit that is still looking to find its feet in Super Rugby and might only do so within the next couple of years.

Instead, Crusaders rookie Cullen Grace and Chiefs workhorse Lachlan Boshier have become probable candidates for maiden All Blacks call-ups.

Other potential candidates: Luke Jacobson, Vaea Fifita, Tom Robinson

10) Josh Ioane

Age: 24 Test caps: 1 Super Rugby: Highlanders Province: Otago Being forced to play out of position for a side that is grappling to gain any traction can’t be helping Josh Ioane’s hopes of playing for the All Blacks, regardless of what his Highlanders coaches have said about his future as a second-fiveeighth.

Unless he is thrown back into the Highlanders’ No. 10 jersey, which doesn’t seem likely, Ioane’s brightest prospect for the year might be to play well in his favoured position for Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup and push for a place with the All Blacks XV. Other potential candidates: Otere Black, Stephen Perofeta, Fletcher Smith

7) Dalton Papalii

Age: 22 Test caps: 3 Super Rugby: Blues Province: Counties Manukau Even with Matt Todd’s off-season exit to Japan, trying to crack into the All Blacks as an openside flanker remains a fearsome challenge thanks to the presence of both Ardie Savea and Sam Cane.

Other potential candidates: Tom Christie, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Blake Gibson, Dillon Hunt

8) Pita Gus Sowakula

Age: 25 Test caps: uncapped Super Rugby: Chiefs Province: Taranaki Many questions have been raised as to who will fill the massive void at No. 8 for the All Blacks following Kieran Read’s retirement from international rugby last year.

Pita Gus Sowakula has been in sublime form for the Chiefs, as the next cab off the rank.

The former Fijian basketball representative lingers as a lockin selection for the All Blacks XV given his rampant start to the new Super Rugby campaign.

Other potential candidates: Gareth Evans, Marino Mikaele-Tu’u

14) Solomon Alaimalo

11) Mark Telea

Age: 23 Test caps: uncapped Super Rugby: Blues Province: North Harbour Young Blues wing Mark Telea has emerged as one of the biggest surprise packages of Super Rugby thus far.

After four years of toiling away at Mitre 10 Cup level for North Harbour, the 23-year-old has exploded onto the scene for the Blues this year to score tries, clock up running metres and beat defenders at will.

Other potential candidates: Jona Nareki, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Salesi Rayasi

12) TJ Faiane

5) Quinten Strange Age: 23 Test caps: uncapped Super Rugby: Crusaders Province: Tasman It’s a similar predicament for Parkinson’s provincial team-mate Quinten Strange, who looms as a quality international prospect in the coming years.

However, we are yet to see the 23-year-old in action at Super Rugby level this year as a hand fracture has kept him out of action for the Crusaders.

Other potential candidates: Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Scott Scrafton, Manaaki Selby-Rickit

Super Rugby: Hurricanes Province: Wellington On the other end of the spectrum, the exit of Crotty has opened up a space for a centre to take centre stage in the All Blacks camp, but in young Braydon Ennor, it seems that vacancy has been swiftly taken.

Applying pressure on him, though, is the evergreen Vince Aso, who has long been a standout for the Hurricanes without ever really breaking through into the All Blacks’ ranks.

The next season or so looms as a make or break period for Aso if he wants to crack on into the higher levels of the game in New Zealand, and a spot in the All Blacks XV might just be the place to do that.

Other potential candidates: Quinn Tupaea, Rob Thompson

9) Bryn Hall

Age: 28 Test caps: uncapped Super Rugby: Crusaders Province: North Harbour Barring injury, there should be little debate surrounding who the All Blacks will select as their three

Age: 24 Test caps: uncapped Super Rugby: Blues Province: Auckland Despite the departures of Sonny Bill Williams and Ryan Crotty from the All Blacks’ midfield, it feels like there is a sense of who their respective successors are going to be.

Leading the charge for the best of the rest is TJ Faiane, who is finally realising his long-awaited potential following years of injury-ridden spells on the sideline.

Other potential candidates: Alex Nankivell, Tei Walden, Sio Tomkinson

13) Vince Aso

Age: 25 Test caps: uncapped

Age: 24 Test caps: uncapped Super Rugby: Chiefs Province: Waikato Chiefs flyer Solomon Alaimalo has been turning heads in New Zealand ever since he made his provincial debut for Northland in 2016, where his hot-stepping antics were first broadcasted nationwide.

The 24-year-old has since become a standout at Super Rugby level for the Chiefs.

With so much quality ahead of him in the pecking order, a spell in the All Blacks XV could provide the Chiefs star the springboard he needs to push for the main All Blacks squad.

Other potential candidates: Shaun Stevenson, Wes Goosen, Josh McKay, Caleb Clarke

15) David Havili Age: 25 Test caps: 3 Super Rugby: Crusaders Province: Tasman Arguably the form player of Super Rugby so far this season would probably have the best case to feel hard done by should he miss out on the All Blacks this season.

Whether he’s been at first-five or fullback, David Havili has been sensational for the Crusaders and acted as their primary attacking weapon in the opening rounds of the campaign.

However, emergency surgery to mend a bowel infection will keep the 25-year-old sidelined for an undisclosed period of Super Rugby, and even if he was available to play, there would still be a mountain of work ahead of him to dislodge McKenzie and Barrett from their perches at the top of the national pecking order.

Other potential candidates: Will Jordan, Chase Tiatia, Vilimoni Koroi

Classifieds www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

■■FOOTBALL

L A U ANNERAL GEN

Liverpool bundled out Anfield was rocking.

Jurgen Klopp was beating his chest and punching the air.

Another famous comeback was on for Liverpool in the Champions League.

One error from their backup goalkeeper saw it all come crashing down for the titleholders yesterday.

When Adrian received the ball at his feet seven minutes into extra time, Liverpool had just gone 2-0 ahead on the night and 2-1 up on aggregate against Atletico Madrid in the round of 16.

The Reds just needed to keep their composure to see the game through.

Instead, Adrian sidefooted a poor clearance along the ground and straight to Joao Felix, who set up substitute Marcos Llorente to score the crucial away goal that put Liverpool on the back foot for the first time in the second leg.

Further goals from Llorente and Alvaro Morata – two former Real Madrid players – secured a 3-2 win for Atletico and a 4-2 win on aggregate.

“Conceding a goal is part of football and shouldn’t have a massive influence,” Klopp said of Adrian’s error.

“But, in this moment, the momentum changed.”

The contrast in goalkeepers couldn’t have been starker at Anfield.

While Adrian – filling in for injured Brazil international Alisson Becker – proved to be the fall guy for Liverpool, Jan Oblak again showed why he is regarded as one of the world’s top keepers by producing a series of great saves and blocks to take the game to extra time. “(Lionel) Messi can win games for you up front,” Atletico coach Diego Simeone said through a translator, referring to Barcelona’s prolific forward,

“but goalkeepers can also win games for you as well.

“Oblak did that for us.”

When Morata sealed progress for Atletico with the team’s third goal in stoppage time of extra time, Simeone sprinted down the touchline, spread his arms out wide, and stuck out his chest in front of the celebrating visiting supporters.

His team, languishing in sixth place in La Liga, had just consigned Liverpool to a first loss in a European home game since October 2014 and completed back-to-back victories over a team that has taken the English Premier League by storm this season.

While Liverpool will have to be content with a first English league championship in 30 years – the title could be sealed as early as next week with the Reds a massive 25 points clear – Atletico will continue, somewhat against the odds, its bid for a first Champions League title.

Klopp didn’t hide his sourness at Atletico’s approach.

“I don’t understand, with the quality they have, the football they play,” Klopp said.

“They could play proper football but they stand deep and have counterattacks.

“We accept it, of course, but it doesn’t feel right tonight.”

In the other Champions League match, Paris Saint-Germain beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to seal a 3-2 victory on aggregate.

The game in Paris was played in an empty stadium because of the virus outbreak.

But that was not the situation at Anfield, where Atletico fans were allowed to travel despite roughly half of Spain’s coronavirus cases – which have surpassed 2000 – and two-thirds of the country’s virus deaths occurring in Madrid.

PLANTS, PRODUCE

PEA straw $5. 2.3km past the airport, 124 Single Tree Road. Saturday mornings, 9am to 12 noon. Phone/text 027 734 6005 for weeknight deliveries Ashburton.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

LISA, Asian lady, size 8, 34D busty, 26 years old.

Good massage, excellent service.

In/out calls.

Phone 021 046 4314.

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

9.30am - 4pm ST JOHN OPPORTUNITY SHOP. Open daily from 9.30am - 4pm and Saturday 9.30am - 1pm. 129 Tancred St.

SATURDAY 9am ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Local fresh produce, hot drinks and more. North end West Street, car park.

9am ST ANDREW’S CHURCH FAIR. Celebrity cooking competition, great stalls, Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

9am - 12pm CRAFT MARKET. Woodwork, jewellery, Rawleighs

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

SONYA – Attractive, busty and appointments.

Genuine callers. Phone 021 027 59055. No texting.

Advertise in Guardian Classifieds for only $10

Ashburton Rock 'n' Roll Club Annual General Meeting

Date to be published ..........................................................................................

to be held Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 5pm MSA.

30 words for $10* (31-50 words – $15)

To advertise in AGM phone Classifieds

03 307 7900

TRADES, SERVICES

SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING. Professional window tinting for cars, homes and offices. Providing privacy, UV (fading), heat, safety and security. Phone Craig Rogers 307 6347 or 0800 TINTER. Member of Master Tinters NZ. www.windowtinter.co.nz

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS EXCELLENT fundraising opportunity - free to hire.

Community fundraising BBQ situated at Mitre 10 Mega.

Visit our customer service counter today to book and for details. Phone 308 5119.

PUBLIC NOTICES DEADLINES Ashburton Guardian RUN-ON classifieds close at 4.30pm, DISPLAY classifieds close at 2pm. Every week day, and on the day prior to insertion.

Phone 03 307 7965.

“SUMMER SHOW” Ashburton Society of Arts.

Short Street Studio. Opening Sunday, February 23, 11am - 4pm. Guest Christine Lang and 15 local members.

Continuing Saturdays and Sundays, also Mondays and Wednesdays when sign is out, until March 22. Enquiries 308 4533 or 027 313 5178.

Birthday Greetings

Tick box for your classification

015 - Accommodation / Rental 029 - Adult Entertainment 016 - Auction Sales 017 - Boats / Accessories 018 - Business Notices 019 - Business Wanted / Sell 021 - Caravans / Trailers 024 - Cinema 025 - Education 027 - Entertainment 030 - Finance 013 - Florists

032 - For Sale 034 - Gardening 038 - Grazing 080 - Health & Beauty 039 - Hire 040 - Holiday Accommodation 041 - Let or Lease 050 - Livestock / Pets 042 - Lost and Found 046 - Motoring 047 - Motorcycles 048 - Musical

049 - Personal 051 - Plants / Produce 057 - Rural Trading Post 059 - Situations Wanted 063 - Sport 064 - Sporting Notices 065 - Tenders 066 - Travel 067 - Trades / Services 070 - Wanted * T&C’s apply.

Not for publication

I hereby authorise publication of the above information on behalf of the organisation concerned.

Name .................................................................................................................................

(Block letters)

Address .............................................................................................................................

Jack Tasker Happy 5th Birthday!!

Happy school days!

Lots of love from Mum, Dad, Riley and Possum. x

Contact ph .............................................(day).....................................................(evenings) Email .................................................................................................................................

Signature ...................................................................................................................................

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.

Clip this form, fill in the applicable details and hand in to our LEVEL 3 office on Burnett Street.

Daily Dairy FRIDAY

Ashburton Guardian 39

March 13 & 14, 2020 10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10.30am ST STEPHEN’S PARISH CENTRE. Seniors Coffee club, all welcome. Park Street.

10.30am COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Hockey Pavilion, Walnut Avenue.

12pm - 2pm ASHBURTON JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. Signing Centre, JP’s are authorised to sign documentation. Community House, Cass Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display.

Open daily with extended hours on a Saturday and Wednesday. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY

HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome.

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

5pm ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Evensong, Park Street.

products, clothing and much more.

West Street, car park.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open every Thursday and Saturday with almost 1000 different toys to choose from for hire. 106 Victoria Street, The Triangle, Ashburton.

9.30am - 1pm ST JOHN OPPORTUNITY SHOP. Open daily and on Saturday 9.30am 1pm. 129 Tancred Street.

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

10am - 12pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome.

Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed most public holidays.

10am - 12pm

VINTAGE CAR CLUB MUSEUM AND PARTS SHED. Open to the public. Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10am ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet, new members welcome, Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

10.30am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display.

Open daily with extended hours on a Saturday and Wednesday. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.15pm (draw) WAIREKA GOLF CROQUET. Golf Croquet Doubles, new players welcome. Waireka, Philip Street.

1.30pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, new members welcome. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

What’s on 40 Ashburton Guardian Every day Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 160 Main Street, Methven NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories.

10am

Every Tue and Fri Methven Museum Main Street, Methven Keeping the history of the Methven district alive, come for a drive and visit us.

2pm-4pm Methven Historical Society Main Street, Methven

March 14

Zonta Ashburton International Women’s Day Breakfast Hotel Ashburton Zonta Ashburton are pleased to be celebrating their 24th International Women’s Day Breakfast.

This year’s inspirational speaker is Lilia Tarawa.

Tickets available by emailing ashburton@zonta.org.nz 8.30am - 11.30am St Andrew’s Church Fair Sinclair Centre, Park Street Devonshire teas, celebrity bake-off and stalls - pre-loved clothing and accessories including designer labels and men’s shirts, plants, fruit, vegetables, jams, preserves, home baking, toys, greeting cards, books, magazines, DVD’s, jigsaw puzzle…

Doors open at 9am Reunion Springburn School, Staveley Hall If you went to Springburn School or had an association with Staveley in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s join us to reconnect.

BYO food.

Contact Dianne 03 383 3735.

2pm - 8pm Tutus On Tour Ashburton Trust Event Centre The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to expand

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020 living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat.

All welcome! Child-friendly location.

Please contact Adi 027 220 8791 or Sue-ann 021 679 348 to register.

10.30am - 12 noon Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids.

Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallery to get creative and explore themes in art.

A great space for children to learn and interact with each other.

New exhibition.

Methven Maternity Hospital display, many Methven residents were born in the hospital.

Visit our museum and view the display.

Why not try your hand at nappy folding!

On till the end of April, Tuesday and Friday, 2-4.

2pm-4pm

Every Wednesday Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street If you are new to town or been

the company’s much-loved regional touring programme in 2020, featuring works tailor-made for the RNZB by trail blazing choreographers at home in New Zealand and on the world stage.

6.30pm

The show contains a mix of storytelling, one-liners, puns and double entendres.

It’s not a particularly dirty show but there will be a bit of cursing and mentions of adult themes here and there.

Described as “Naughty but not filthy”.

8pm - 10pm

March 15

The Plains Railway & Historical Museum Complex 12 Maronan Road, Tinwald Open day - enjoy a train ride, museum village displays, vintage machinery - the Ashburton Fire Museum, the Ashburton Woodworkers and Lynn Woodworking Museum open. Miniature train rides, hand craft displays and the pop-up playground will have inflatable fun for the kids, coffee and hot food available.

Facebook: the Plains Railway & Historical Museum.

Phone: 308 9600 11am - 4pm

March 22

Tina – Simply the Best Ashburton Trust Event Centre Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this full stage production brimming with Tina hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s.

7pm - 9.30pm

March 23

Last Yarn and Dropped Stitch - Open Day Woodbury Hall, Geraldine Celebrating 50 years of Geraldine creative fibre group.

Stalls, raffles, displays, speakers, surprises!

Morning tea provided, please bring own lunch. $5 entry.

10.30am - 3pm

March 21

106th Methven A&P Show Methven A&P showgrounds Competitions and activities to keep the whole family enternaied!

Gate sales: Adults $15, schoolaged children free. ATM on site.

8am - 4pm

Children of all ages welcome.

Donations appreciated.

3 - 4.30pm

106 Victoria Street, in the Triangle Open for toy exchange.

9.30am - 12.30pm

Every second Fri of the month

Ashburton Farmers’ Market Ashburton carpark, corner West and Havelock streets.

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality food market that promotes direct sales from producer to customer.

9am - 12.30pm

In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity.

Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month.

10.30am - 12 noon

Every Sat The Ashburton Toy Library

March 27

Ben Hurley Live at the Blue Pub The Blue Pub, Methven He’s the bearded guy on Seven Days and now he’s coming to the Blue Pub In Methven!

Join Ben, MC Bec Sandys and support act Peter Livingstone for this night of hilarity at Samuel’s Summit Bar at the Blue Pub. Tickets are also available from the Blue Pub for $25 – cash only until all tickets are sold.

8pm - 9.30pm

March 28

Leeston Fete 2020 is a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Fete.

It’s a must-attend event!

With well over 100 stalls

Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future.

10am - 3pm

Every Sun to Fri

Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future.

1pm - 3pm

Every last Sun of the month

Nor’Westers Musos’ Club Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Ashburton Monthly open mic afternoon.

All the gear set up, just bring your talent, all welcome, any style of music.

2pm - 6pm

offering everything from crafts to knitted socks, from plants to wine and cheese and a huge variety of food and drink and entertainment.

Free entry.

10am - 3pm

April 5

Mid Canterbury Choir St Stephens Church, Park Street, Ashburton Mid Canterbury Choir presents Messiah. $30 adults; $25 seniors/students.

2pm

April 15

The Ten Tenors Ashburton Trust Event Centre Following sold out performances throughout New Zealand, The Ten Tenors

are thrilled to announce they’re returning by popular demand.

The charming classical crossover group will perform a selection of the best romantic pop songs, ballads and arias of all time from their latest album Love Is In The Air. 7.30pm - 10pm

May 2 Vintage Car Club Swapmeet Maronan Road, Tinwald Experience the atmosphere of the annual swapmeet with over 300 stalls. Sites $25.

Contact Karen 021 0243 1955 or funky_gran117@yahoo. co.nz Gates open 7.30am

METHVEN A&P SHOW March 21, 2020 at the Methven Showgrounds Eaten today? Thank a Farmer

March 26

Tinwald Garden Club 60th Anniversary Ashburton Hotel Lunch for members and past members.

Contact Pam Tait 307 1238 or 0274 355 373.

12 noon

Ruddzilla In Methven (Stand-up comedy) Arabica Methven

If you would like to see your upcoming event listed here, please contact Sonia - email sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz

www.ateventcentre.co.nz

We’ve got something for the whole family: • • • • •

Sheep shearing Boru entertaining Gift lamb auction Side shows Animals galore in the animal shed

• • • •

Wine and food festival Sheep colouring-in competition Dog trials Face painter

• • •

Balloon twister Market sites FMG Young Farmer of the Year, Aorangi regional final

Gate charge: Adults $15 | School children free | Free parking ATM available on-site.

Brendan Dooley – Comedy Magician Brendan Dooley is fast becoming the world’s top young magician being described by the New Zealand press as “a new generation of talent already snapping the heels of established acts”. Recently received the New Zealand’s Top Comedy Magician Award, which makes him the youngest ever to receive it, these shows will be entertaining.

All tickets Open Hat Mayhem! – Kids show 4.30pm and Cheeky, Quirky and Classy Adult Family Show at 6.30pm.

TONIGHT

March 13

Comedy Festival – An ATEC Fundraiser The Ashburton Trust Event Centre is bringing you the most delectable platter of Comedic Talent. A delicious selection of four stand up performances that will leave you sore with laughter. Join Ben Hurley, Michele A’Court, David Correos and our very own Bec Sandys for pure comedy at its best. Proudly sponsored by the Ashburton Guardian.

Adults $37* Groups 4+ $30* each

03 307 2010

admin@ateventcentre.co.nz

JULY

Sat, 7.30pm

11

211A WILLS ST, ASHBURTON, 7700

Affordable Theatre made easy. Pay what you believe the show was worth following the show

* Fees apply

MAYFIELD A&P SHOW Mayfield A&P Showgrounds

Saturday, March 14 from 8am All the fun of an A&P show ... Sheep, Horses, Ponies, Produce Shed, Biggest ever Pet Tent, Shearing, Scavenger Hunt and live entertainment all day Plus exciting activities for all to enjoy As always, there’s our World Famous Racing Pigs!

COME SEE THE TRACTOR PULL!

Adults $15, Children and Cars FREE

Come and have a great day in the country at our community show.

Puzzles www.guardianonline.co.nz Puzzles and horoscopes

Cryptic crossword

Friday, March 13, 2020

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): A strange communication is happening between your mind and heart, and it has the effect of placing the one you love at the centre of your activities whether or not they have anything to do with that person.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): As for the one standing on a mountain of achievement or delving geekishly into a niche... when do they find the time? Time isn’t found; it’s used. And you’ll use it well today, too.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Fear can be more than just a feeling. Fear can be a habit, a personality, a passion. Fear can be a friend. You diffuse your fear by inviting it in for a congenial and short visit.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You hate confrontation so much that sometimes you give generously or even foolishly just to get out of having to come face to face with a bit of unpleasantness. Today, it will be better to take things on and get them over with.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Defeat isn’t the end. It’s just another step, a chance to regroup, change the plan, give it another go.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Knowledge is obtained through study. Wisdom, on the other hand, cannot be learned this way, nor can it be had through observation. There is only one way to become wise and that is through experience.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): The interesting ideas will come and go, giving little sparks to your day. It’s the great ideas that will stick around, lighting a fire in you that keeps you burning into the night.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): There’s a time to doubt yourself and a time to go full-on, foolheartedly forward. Both will occur over the course of the day, but don’t let them overlap.

Once you decide, step with confidence and don’t look back.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Ordinary thinking does not recognise extraordinary qualities. You’ve the higher intelligence to appreciate originality and to discern the wonderful nuances between things in the same category.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Let things come and go without worrying too much about what’s really yours. If it’s yours, then it can’t be taken from you, won’t leave you, and there’s nothing you can do to rid yourself of it either.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Follow the time traveller’s rules today. Any action that changes the course of any person, including you, will alter the timeline and thereby matter significantly.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Today offers a combination of calm stability and exciting chaos. This is partly due to the characters who populate your life, all spectacular in their own way.

ACROSS 1. Has the face to have put up with it (12) 8. Not old enough for the peacekeepers to have agreed about it (5,3) 9. Babes in them are rebellious if they’re up (4) 11. A tint for the hair that may be a wash-out (5) 12. I left Islam in the space between illumination (3-4) 13. Greek rainbow goddess who was quite an eyeful (4) 15. Countdown’s end in prize roadshow (4) 19. Balloon car to clean out with the French (7) 20. It’s just like us to be genial! (5) 22. Cards that are dealt to a crew member (4) 23. To alienate one from the East is curious (8) 24. Gratification one may get from such craft (8-4) DOWN 2. Such days as were aureate didn’t start (5) 3. State of agitation one steels oneself to (6) 4. Get in gear to take on the enemy (6) 5. Flowers worn as alternatives when in prison (7) 6. Sid turned up, was given the job, but didn’t meet expectations (12) 7. Position of having a ward might anguish a drip like this (12) 10. Invite one to soak up the sun, topless (3) 14. It burns fragrantly, which may anger one (7) 16. A strand of wool to work at steadily (3) 17. In leaving 14, it’s right to burn it in (6) 18. A junior reporter took her in, dear little fellow (6) 21. Rugby Union was such a craze for the country (5)

WordBuilder WordBuilder

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

F E R I D WordBuilder F E R I D

WordWheel 633

E D T T

Quick crossword 1

2

3

4

5

6

A ?

7 8

Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or Previous solution: DEVIANCY anticlockwise. Previous solution: DEVIANCY

9 10

11 12

13

14

15

16

18

17

19 20

21 22

ACROSS 1. Responses (8) 7. Terminate (5) 8. Bandages (9) 9. Flow out (3) 10. Challenge (4) 11. Not harmful (6) 13. All the way to the finish (4,2,3,4) 15. Title of Roman emperors (6) 16. Colours (4) 18. Be mistaken (3) 20. Spun (9) 21. Darkness (5) 22. Bills (8)

DOWN 1. Washed-out (5) 2. Arch on the face (7) 3. Perform in street (4) 4. Full attention (13) 5. Senior member of a group (5) 6. Bristles (7) 7. Aims (7) 12. Belief that there is no god (7) 13. Separate (7) 14. Blissful (7) 15. Hooked staff (5) 17. Edges (5) 19. Reject (4)

737

737

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

There’s at least one five-letter word.

Good Very Good How 9many words 11 of Excellent three or 13 more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed.

There’s atsolution: least one five-letter word. boo, boom, boor, Previous bro, broo, broom, mob, moo, moor, Good 9 Very Good 11 Excellent 13 mor, orb, rob, roo, room

N E

Ashburton Guardian 41

Previous cryptic solution

Across: 1. Singer 8. Cider 9. Obtrude 11. Slippery 12. Lethe 15. Dado 16. Shy 17. Evil 19. Askew 21. Calamity 24. Sojourn 25. Oriel 26. Kindle 8 Rods 5.

1 Scope 6. Edge 9 Down: 2. Imbue 3. Girlhood 4.

7. Tray 10. Elephants 12. Lady 13.

7 Teaspoon 3 14. Flow 18. Smelt 20. Enrol 21. Cook 22. Lair 23. Yolk

2 8 6 9 Previous quick solution 9 5 2 Across: 1. Unthinkable 8. Twofold 9. React 10. Dupe 1 Acne 17. Fry 19. Compete 5 11. Atheist 12. Pep 13. Daze 15.

20. Feta 23. Erect 24. Trivial 25.

6Self-respect 2 3 Previous solution: boo, boom, boor, Down: 1. Untidy 2. Troop 3. Idol 4. Kidnap 5. Birthday www.thepuzzlecompany.co.nz 2 14. Aimless 16. Scheme 8 bro, broo, broom, mob, moo, moor, mor, 6. Elation 7. Astute 12. Pedestal orb, rob, roo, room 17. Fetter 18. Mallet 21. Elite 22.

9 Kiss 8 7 1 13/3 4 3 7 5 9 7 8 9 PREVIOUS SOLUTIONS Sudoku Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

8 6 1 2 7 99 3 65 3 4 56 7 9 3 1 4 6 72 8 8 5 8 4 2 9 3 274 6 8 58 1 7 9 5 7 4 3 9 5 1 8 6 2 4 2 4 5 4 7 1 9 2 8 4 6 7 3 5 6 5 8 47 8 2 31 4 9 1 6 8 7 9 5 1 8 3 21 3 7 1 9 8 5 4 6 5 9 8 5 4 6 7 2 1 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 8 6 2

2

1

8

1 2 4 7

3 6

9

1 6 9

8 5

9

7

9

1

6

5

1

6

2

Ashburton’s largest

8

1 4

8 2 1 3 7 9 6 5 4

6 4 9 5 1 8 2 7 3

1 9 8 7 5 3 4 2 6

7 6 2 8 4 1 5 3 9

4 5 3 9 6 2 7 8 1

2 3 4 1 9 7 8 6 5

5 8 7 4 3 6 1 9 2

9 1 6 2 8 5 3 4 7

1 7 6 8 2 5 9 3 4

9 5 3 4 6 7 2 8 1

2 4 8 3 9 1 6 5 7

3 6 1 5 4 9 8 7 2

4 9 7 2 1 8 5 6 3

property management company “take the stress away”

5 8 2 7 3 6 4 1 9

7 2 9 6 8 3 1 4 5

8 3 4 1 5 2 7 9 6

2

3 HARD

MEDIUM

3 7 5 6 2 4 9 1 8

4 1 6 5 3 2 9 8 7

6 1 5 9 7 4 3 2 8

4 8 7 6 9 5 2 1 3

3 1 2 4 7 8 6 9 5

9 6 5 1 3 2 4 7 8

5 3 1 9 6 4 8 2 7

2 7 9 5 8 3 1 6 4

8 4 6 7 2 1 5 3 9

7 5 3 2 4 6 9 8 1

1 2 8 3 5 9 7 4 6

6 9 4 8 1 7 3 5 2

Guardian

Family Notices

19

21

RANGIORA

LAKE COLERIDGE

Weather

19

20

42 Ashburton Guardian

DEATHS

Canterbury owned, locally operated

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

Ph 307 7433

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

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)

FUNERAL FURNISHERS

21

MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

E.B. CARTER LTD

Ash

Geraldine

For all your memorial requirements New headstones and designs Renovations, Additional inscriptions, Cleaning and Concrete work Carried out by qualified tradesmen.

Ra n

SUNDAY: Becoming cloudy with a few showers with a cool S change.

16

ka

MAX

ia

19

10:35 – 4:40 AM

PM

PROTECTION REQUIRED Whatever your skin colour Data provided by NIWA

less than 30 fine

30 to 59 fog

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

Canterbury Plains

rain

snow

hail

60 plus

TODAY

Auckland

fine

Mostly cloudy, but fine in the afternoon.

Northeast breezes.

Morning cloud or valley fog, then fine.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: W 30 km/h.

Hamilton

fine

Napier

showers

TOMORROW

Palmerston North fine

TOMORROW

FZL: Above 3000m

FZL: Above 3000m

Fine, but areas of early cloud or valley fog.

Wind at 1000m: W 30 km/h.

Wind at 2000m: NW 45 km/h.

Wellington

fine

Nelson

fine

SUNDAY

Blenheim

fine

MONDAY

Becoming cloudy with a few showers as winds turn southerly.

Greymouth

fine

Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, but afternoon fine breaks. Southeasterlies.

MONDAY

Christchurch

fine

Timaru

fine

Queenstown

fine

SUNDAY Becoming cloudy with a few showers with a cool southerly change.

TUESDAY

Cloudy periods with isolated showers, but afternoon fine breaks. Southerlies.

Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, but afternoon fine breaks. Southeasterlies.

TUESDAY

Dunedin

fine

Cloudy with isolated showers. Southerlies.

Invercargill

fine

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

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

19 3 27 3 19 24 14 24 10 26 26 14 16 6 2

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

11 12 23 26 27 18 32 29 33 11 18 22 29 8 30

4 7 16 21 18 4 26 16 24 5 13 12 20 5 24

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

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

Friday 6

9 noon 3

9 pm am 3

6

9 noon 3

Sunday 6

9 pm am 3

6

9 noon 3

6

9 pm

1 0

1:18

7:30 1:45 8:00 2:15 8:31 2:44 9:03 3:16 9:36 3:46 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 4 minutes.

Rise 7:26 am Set 7:57 pm Bad

Bad fishing Set 11:15 am Rise 10:11 pm

Rise 7:28 am Set 7:55 pm Bad

Bad fishing Set 12:32 pm Rise 10:45 pm

10:07

Rise 7:29 am Set 7:54 pm Bad

Bad fishing Set 1:45 pm Rise 11:23 pm

Last quarter

New moon

First quarter

16 Mar 10:35 pm

24 Mar 10:29 pm

1 Apr 11:22 pm

©Copyright OceanFun Publishing Ltd.

www.ofu.co.nz

Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa

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

8 4 18 25 9 10 3 25 1 17 18 14 7 4 8

14 10 12 9 12 12 7 11 9 9 7 11 7

cumecs

0.95

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

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 154.1 Nth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

3.26

Sth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

6.83 nc

Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday

72.0

Waitaki Kurow at 2:07 pm, yesterday

461.1

Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

Saturday 6

18 13 28 28 17 18 8 34 4 26 21 19 19 21 11

23 25 21 24 20 19 22 20 19 19 22 18 18

River Levels

Forecasts for today

25 9 36 9 27 34 20 34 26 34 34 26 29 9 6

2

A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

overnight max low

TODAY

m am 3 3

www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart

NZ Today

Canterbury High Country

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing

Find out how you can help by visiting:

Friday, 13 March 2020

A ridge of high pressure remains over the country today. Meanwhile, fronts gradually approach the far south of the South Island from the Southern Ocean. The ridge weakens tomorrow, as a front and associated low move onto the lower South Island, before pulling away to the east on Sunday.

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers

World Weather

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

NZ Situation

Wind km/h

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

We Help Save Lives

8

SUN PROTECTION ALERT

Fine, apart from morning cloud. Light winds.

Since 1982

OVERNIGHT MIN

TIMARU

For all subscriber enquiries, missed deliveries, new subscriptions, temporary stops.

Please

Complete Local Care

16

8

gitata

Waimate

We are the only Mid Canterbury funeral home providing local, caring and dignified cremations.

OVERNIGHT MIN

Midnight Tonight

n

620 East Street Ashburton Ph/Fax 308 5369 or 0274 357 974 ebcarter@xtra.co.nz NZMMMA Member

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

16

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy, with the chance of a shower. SE. MAX

bur to

8

OVERNIGHT MIN

www.guardianonline.co.nz MAX 23 OVERNIGHT MIN 10

17

AKAROA

Ra

ASHBURTON

21

TOMORROW: Fine, apart from morning cloud. Light winds.

LYTTELTON

LINCOLN Rakaia

DEATHS

MAX

CHRISTCHURCH

19

METHVEN

TODAY: Mostly cloudy, but fine in the afternoon. Northeast breezes.

19

DARFIELD

Map for today

Ashburton Forecast

Wa i m a ka r i r i

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 17.2 18.5 Max to 4pm 9.5 Minimum 7.7 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm March to date 10.2 Avg Mar to date 23 2020 to date 68.4 131 Avg year to date Wind km/h SE 17 At 4pm Strongest gust SE 28 Time of gust 3:54pm

© Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2020

to 4pm yesterday

Methven

Christchurch Airport

Timaru Airport

16.7 16.8 8.0 –

19.6 20.0 10.8 10.3

16.6 18.4 10.3 –

– – – – –

0.0 2.8 22 29.0 106

0.0 12.0 17 59.0 107

E6 – –

S6 N 24 12:56pm

E 17 E 26 3:36pm

Compiled by

Television www.guardianonline.co.nz

TVNZ 1

©TVNZ 2020

6am Breakfast 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 10am Tipping Point 3 11am Cash Trapped Quiz show where six contestants compete in fast-paced question rounds with the twist that nobody leaves until somebody wins. Hosted and based on an original idea by Bradley Walsh. 0 Noon 1 News At Midday The latest news, sports, and weather. 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1pm Coronation Street 3 0 2pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3 0 3pm Tipping Point 4pm Te Karere 2 4:30 Dog Squad 3 0 5pm The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 The Repair Shop 0 8:30 Call The Midwife PGR Lucille is seconded to St Cuthbert’s when a ward sister is ill; Nurse Crane has concerns about two boys from East Pakistan. 0 9:40 Coronation Street PGR 0 10:40 1 News Tonight 0 11:10 Playing For Keeps The wheels start coming off for the Southern Jets; Tahlia is involved in a scandal. 0 12:10 Blindspot AO 3 A tattoo puts the team in danger when a fatal disease is released inside the FBI. 0 1:05 Te Karere 3 2 1:30 Infomercials

TVNZ 2

Friday, March 13, 2020 ©TVNZ 2020

THREE

PRIME

MAORI

6:30 Rescue Bots Academy 0 6:40 Moon And Me 0 7:05 The Tom And Jerry Show 3 0 7:25 Star v The Forces Of Evil 3 0 7:50 Bunnicula 3 0 8:15 Muppet Babies 3 0 8:35 Goldie And Bear 3 0 9am Religious Infomercials 10:05 Neighbours 3 0 10:35 Mike And Molly PGR 3 0 11am Army Wives AO 3 0 Noon 2 Broke Girls AO 3 0 1pm Judge Rinder PGR 2pm American Housewife 3 0 2:30 Home And Away 3 0 3pm Shortland Street PGR 3 0 3:30 F Powerpuff Girls 3 0 3:40 Pokemon – Sun And Moon: Ultra Legends 0 4:05 The Deep 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

6am The AM Show 9am The Café 10am Infomercials 11:25 Millionaire Hot Seat 3 0 12:25 Face The Truth PGR The Truth Team discusses Gayle King’s interview with R Kelly on CBS This Morning, and whether it was a setup so he could claim an insanity defence.

12:55 Dr Phil AO Kalie, Susan, and Gabby raise awareness of a Christian boarding school where they say they were abused.

1:55 America’s Got Talent – The Champions 3 0 3:50 United Plates Of America 3 4:30 NewsHub Live At 4:30pm 5pm Millionaire Hot Seat 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 M The Chronicles Of Narnia – Prince Caspian PGR 2008 Adventure. The Pevensie siblings return to Narnia, where they are enlisted again to help ward off an evil king and restore the rightful heir to the throne. 0 10:15 Have You Been Paying Attention? 3 0

7pm The Project 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 M The Lost World – 7:30 SpeedWorks Motorsport Jurassic Park 9:30 Raw PGR PGR 3 1997 Sci-fi Adventure. 10:30 New Amsterdam PGR A research team is sent to the Reynolds must help a Jurassic Park Site B to study young cystic fibrosis patient the dinosaurs, while another with curious symptoms; team approaches with a Kapoor meets Ella after their different agenda. 0 awkward encounter.

10pm NewsHub Late 10:30 American Dad AO

11:20 RuPaul’s Drag Race UK AO 0 12:40 Kevin Can Wait 0 1:05 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:30 Infomercials 2:30 Regular Show 3 0 2:45 Love Island UK AO 3 4:25 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 3 0 5:10 Neighbours 3 0 5:35 Bizaardvark 3 0

11pm American Dad AO 3 11:25 Face The Truth PGR The Truth Team discusses Gayle King’s interview with R Kelly on CBS This Morning, and whether it was a setup so he could claim an insanity defence.

11:55 Infomercials

MOVIES PREMIERE 6:30 Behold My Heart MV 2018 Drama. Marisa Tomei, Charlie Plummer.

7:50 Godzilla II – King Of The Monsters MVL 2019 Action. Kyle Chandler, Millie Bobby Brown.

Call the Midwife Prince Caspian, 7:30pm on 10am The Making Of Bad Boys For Life MVLSC 2019 TVNZ 2 8:30pm on TVNZ 1 Will Smith, Martin Lawrence.

10:10 Ideal Home MLSC BRAVO SKY 5 2018 Comedy. Paul Rudd, 10am Four Weddings USA 3 6am Jeopardy! PG 6:25 Wheel Steve Coogan. 11:40 Slut Of Fortune PG 6:45 The 11am Snapped PGR 3 In A Good Way 16LSC 2018 Noon Keeping Up With The Simpsons PG 7:10 The Drama. Marguerite Bouchard, Improv – 50 Years Behind Kardashians PGR 3 The Brick Wall M 8am Border Romane Denis. 1:10 Reverse 1pm The Real Housewives Security – Australia’s Frontline Angle M 2009 Drama.

Of Beverly Hills PGR 3 Emmanuelle Vaugier, M 8:25 Highway Thru Hell 2pm Below Deck PGR 3 PG 9:15 Hardcore Pawn PG Anthony Lemke.

9:40 Charmed M 10:25 SVU 3pm Undercover Boss 3 0 2:40 Godzilla II – King Of MVS 11:10 The Improv – 50 4pm The Kelly Clarkson The Monsters MVL 2019 Years Behind The Brick Show Action. Kyle Chandler, Wall M Noon Jeopardy PG 5pm Judge Jerry Millie Bobby Brown.

12:25 Wheel Of Fortune 5:30 Hoarders 3 4:50 Crypto 16VLS 2019 PG 12:50 NCIS MV 1:40 Seal 6:30 Love It Or List It Thriller. Beau Knapp, Team MV 2:25 Charmed 7:30 Catfish 3 Kurt Russell. 6:35 American M 3:10 The Improv – 50 A concerned daughter asks Animals MVL 2018 Drama.

Years Behind The Brick Wall Nev and Max for help after her M 4pm The Simpsons PG Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan.

4:30 Jeopardy! PG 5pm Wheel 8:30 Woman Walks Ahead mother begins talking about Of Fortune PG 5:30 Hardcore 16VSC 2018 Drama. Based on marriage, and uprooting her Pawn PG 6pm Highway true events, an artist from family to be with a man who Thru Hell PG 7pm Border 1890s Brooklyn becomes refuses to meet in person.

Security – Australia’s involved in a land struggle 8:30 M The 40-Year-Old Frontline M 7:30 Charmed when she paints the portrait Virgin AO 3 2005 Comedy.

M 8:30 Supernatural MVS of a Native American chief.

9:30 Curfew MVC 10:30 SVU Goaded by his friends, a MVS 11:15 Highway Thru Jessica Chastain, Sam Rockwell.

40-year-old nerdy man, who 10:15 Maria By Callas is a virgin, finds himself under Hell PG Saturday PGL 2017 Documentary.

12:05 The Improv – 50 Years pressure when he meets a Behind The Brick Wall M Maria Callas, Joyce DiDonato.

40-year-old mother of three.

Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, 12:55 Wheel Of Fortune PG Saturday 12:10 Poms 1:20 Jeopardy! PG 1:40 Border Paul Rudd. 0 PGLS 2019 Comedy.

Security – Australia’s 11pm Snapped PGR 3 1:40 Wandering Eye M 2011 Frontline M 2:05 Curfew 11:55 Snapped – Killer Thriller. 3:10 Crypto 16VLS MVC 2:50 Supernatural MVS Couples AO 3 2019 Thriller. 4:55 American 3:40 SVU MV 4:25 Hardcore 12:45 Infomercials 3 Animals MVL 2018 Drama.

Pawn PG 4:50 Charmed M

7pm Tangaroa With Pio 7:30 He Kakano 3 8pm Toa – Toa O Aotearoa PGR 3 8:30 M Star Trek v – The Final Frontier PGR 1989 Sci-fi.

10:20 Te Ao – Maori News 3 10:50 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3

11:30 The Late Show With 11:50 Closedown Stephen Colbert PGR The best of Stephen Colbert’s satire and comedy, discussing politics, entertainment, business, and more.

12:30 Closedown

6:25 Transformers – Dark Of The Moon MVL 2011 Action. The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon, and must reach it before the Decepticons reach it and learn its secrets.

Shia LaBeouf.

8:55 Legend 18VL 2015 Biography Crime. Tom Hardy, Emily Browning, Taron Egerton.

11:05 Dogtown And Z -Boys ML 2001 Documentary.

12:35 The Good Shepherd MVLS 2006 Drama.

Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie.

3:20 The Lord Of The Rings – The Two Towers MV 2002 Fantasy. Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen.

6:15 Million Dollar Baby MC 2004 Drama. Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman.

8:30 Real Steel MV 2011 Action. In the near future, when robot boxing is a top sport, a promoter teams up with his estranged son to build and train a championship contender. Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo.

10:40 The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button MLS 2008 Drama. Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett.

Saturday

CHOICE

6:30 Waiata Mai 6:40 Pukoro 6am Ben 10 – Alien Force 3 0 2 7:10 Tamariki Haka 7:20 E 6:25 The Powerpuff Girls 3 0 Kori 3 7:25 Pipi Ma 7:30 ZooMoo 6:50 Endangered Species 3 0 7:15 Trulli Tales 3 0 7:30 Atomic 7:40 Te Nutube 7:50 Darwin + Newts 3 8am Polyfest Kapa Puppet 3 0 7:40 Teenage Haka 3 8:30 Sidewalk Karaoke Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 0 PGR 3 9am Best Of Kai Time 8:05 The Thundermans 3 0 On The Road 3 9:30 Opaki 3 8:30 The Moe Show 3 0 10am Waiata 3 10:30 Morena 3 9am Celebrity Antiques Road 11am Matangi Rau 3 Noon Funny Whare – Gamesnight PGR 3 Trip 3 10am The Doctors PGR 12:30 It’s In The Bag 1pm Nga 11am The Chase Australia 3 0 Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 Noon Everybody Loves Raymond 3 0 12:30 Bull PGR 3 0 1:30 Ako 3 2 2pm Toku Reo 3 2 3pm Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 1:30 Frasier 3 2pm The Late 3:30 Playlist 4pm IVF World Show With Stephen Colbert Sprints 3 4:30 Tribe PGR 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 5pm Waiata Mai 5:10 Pukoro 2 3:30 Jeopardy 5:40 Tamariki Haka 5:50 E Kori 3 4pm A Place In The Sun 5:55 Pipi Ma 6pm ZooMoo 5pm 3rd Rock From The Sun 0 6:10 Te Nutube 5:30 Prime News 6:20 Darwin + Newts 3 6pm The Kiwi League Show 6:30 Te Ao – Maori News 6:30 Sky Sport News

MOVIES GREATS

1:25 The Good Shepherd MVLS 2006 Drama.

Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie.

4:10 People Interview – Glenn Close 4:35 The Lord Of The Rings – The Two Towers MV 2002 Fantasy.

Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen.

SKY SPORT 1 6am Thursday Kick Off 6:30 The Breakdown 7:30 Gallagher Premiership (RPL) Sale Sharks v London Irish.

9:30 Gallagher Premiership (RPL) Bristol Bears v Harlequins.

11:30 Sevens – World Series (HLS) Vancouver – Day One. 1pm Sevens – World Series (HLS) Vancouver – Day Two. 2:30 Super Rugby – Sunwolves v Brumbies (HLS) 3pm Japan Top League (HLS) Jubilo v Sungoliath.

3:30 Thursday Kick Off 4pm Super Rugby – Crusaders v Reds (HLS) From Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch.

4:30 Super Rugby – Waratahs v Chiefs (HLS) 5pm Super Rugby – Hurricanes v Blues (HLS) 5:30 Super Rugby – Bulls v Highlanders (HLS) 6pm Thursday Kick Off 6:30 L Super Rugby – Chiefs v Hurricanes From FMG Stadium in Hamilton.

9:30 Japan Top League (HLS) Jubilo v Sungoliath.

From Shizuoka Stadium.

10pm Six Nations – England v Wales (RPL)

Saturday

Midnight Thursday Kick Off 12:30 Super Rugby – Chiefs v Hurricanes (RPL) 2:30 Sevens – World Series (HLS) Vancouver – Day One. 4am Sevens – World Series (HLS) Vancouver – Day Two. 5:30 Super Rugby – Chiefs v Hurricanes (HLS)

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

Ashburton Guardian 43

6am Animal Park 7am The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food 8am Wildlife Icons 9am Cheese Slices 9:30 Brother v Brother 10:30 Mysteries At The Museum 11:30 American Pickers 12:30 Ozzy And Jack’s World Detour PGR 1:30 Discovering… Tina Turner PGR 2:30 Yukon Gold PGR 3:30 Baby Animals And Friends 4:30 Culinary Genius Contestants face potatoes in the knife-skill challenge, and rainbow trout in the precision prep round, before the final three create the ultimate dish to please judge Rosemary.

5:30 Mysteries At The Museum 6:30 American Pickers 7:30 Building The Dream Charlie Luxton travels Britain helping couples build their dream homes, providing inventive and imaginative ideas that are also practical and affordable.

8:30 Escape To The Chateau – DIY 9:30 Monty Don’s American Gardens 10:30 American Pickers 11:30 Mysteries At The Museum Don Wildman unearths relics from the world’s greatest institutions to reveal secrets from the past, examining each artefact to illuminate the hidden treasures.

12:30 Culinary Genius 1:30 Carver Kings 2am Cash Cowboys 3am Baby Animals And Friends 4am Escape To The Chateau – DIY 5am Mysteries At The Museum

SKY SPORT 2 6am New Zealand v India First Test Wrap.

8am New Zealand v India (HLS) Second Test, Day Three.

9am Pakistan Super League (HLS) Karachi v Lahore.

9:30 India v South Africa (HLS) First ODI. From Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.

10:30 Women’s T20 World Cup (HLS) White Ferns v India.

11am Women’s T20 World Cup (HLS) Semi-final Two – Australia v South Africa.

11:30 Women’s T20 World Cup (HLS) Final – Australia v India.

Noon New Zealand v India 2013/14 (HLS) Brendon McCullum’s 302.

1:30 New Zealand v England 2008 (HLS) Fourth ODI. 2:30 New Zealand v Australia 2010 (HLS) First ODI. 3:30 L Australia v Blackcaps First ODI. From Sydney Cricket Ground.

Saturday

12:30 Chats – The Ewen Chatfield Story 1am India v South Africa (HLS) First ODI. 1:55 Women’s T20 World Cup (HLS) 2:25 Pakistan Super League (HLS) Karachi v Lahore.

2:50 L Pakistan Super League Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans.

From National Stadium, Karachi.

13Mar20

DISCOVERY 6:35 Fast N’ Loud PG Fast N’ Live – Uncensored.

7:30 World’s Deadliest Weather Caught On Camera PG 8:20 Gold Rush PG Episode 20.

9:10 Outback Opal Hunters PG 10am How It’s Made PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 11:40 Swamp Murders M Lost Highway.

12:30 Killer Instinct With Chris Hansen MVLC And Justice for All. 1:20 The 1980s – The Deadliest Decade M Phantom Killer of the Opera. 2:10 Top Gear 3pm Bering Sea Gold PG Innovate and Overcome.

3:50 Deadliest Catch PG Captain Conflict. 4:45 Gold Rush PG 5:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 6:35 Outback Pilots PG 7:30 Outback Opal Hunters PG 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Aussie Lobster Men PG 10:15 Unexplained And Unexplored PG Hunt for the Ark of the Covenant.

11:05 Naked And Afraid M Baked Alaskan.

11:55 How It’s Made PG

Saturday

12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 World’s Deadliest Weather Caught On Camera PG 1:35 Deadliest Catch PG 2:25 Bering Sea Gold PG 3:15 Bering Sea Gold PG 4:05 What On Earth? PG 4:55 Naked And Afraid M 5:45 Deadliest Catch PG

metservice.com | Compiled by

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, March 13, 2020

Sport

44 Ashburton Guardian

Return to the badlands

Could Ponga convert?

P35

P37

JAIDYN HAS WORLDS TO CONQUER

By Adam Burns

adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

A towering effort by Mid Canterbury shotputter Jaidyn Busch at the weekend has put her in contention for a world championship appearance later this year.

Busch completed a breakthrough meeting at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships in Christchurch.

The 18-year-old smashed her personal best to register 14.95m to place seventh in Friday’s senior women’s shot.

She then proceeded to secure the national women’s under-20

shot title with a best of 14.68m during Sunday’s final day of competition.

Her title-winning throw was 8cm in advance of the World U20 Championship qualification mark.

It makes her a strong contender for the World Athletics U20 Championships to be held in Nairobi, Kenya in July.

Despite putting her best foot forward, the Canterbury representative, who is originally from Ashburton, believes she has “more left in the tank”.

“I need to keep training hard

Jaidyn Busch during an early start at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships in Christchurch at the weekend.

PHOTO SUPPLIED and hopefully I can throw better because I know I can,” she said. “I just need to piece it all together, trust the process and trust they’ll believe in me to go to Kenya.”

Busch held off her close rival Kaia Tupu-South, of Auckland, who settled for silver with 14.49m.

“It’s a really good rivalry and we get along really well outside of competition,” Busch said.

“She is someone who helps me push to do better and I just wanted to give it my all.”

Tupu-South trumped Busch earlier in the championships, placing a spot higher than the Cantabrian in the senior event.

Also spurring on Busch’s performance was the atmosphere on offer at Nga Puna Wai which showcased some of the country’s biggest track and field names.

“I think throwing well that day was down to the environment and the fact I was competing against Valerie (Adams).

“Having the crowd and people

cheering for me lifted me up.”

Outside of gym sessions and an early childhood degree, Busch is now taking a break from shot put as she prepares for the rugby season with Old Boys.

The New Zealand under-20 team for the World Championships is announced on April 20.

However there is a qualifying cutoff which closes in June.

“I’m hoping my result lately has satisfied them enough for me to go.”

Who would make the cut for the All Blacks XV?

P38