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Ashburton’s town centre water feature could be delivered a stay of execution today, with a decision on its future back on the table for debate.

While Ashburton District councillors voted by a majority that the feature should be dismantled and re-erected in the Ashburton Domain, a huge public outcry followed that decision. It prompted councillor Neil Brown to lead a drive to have the decision overturned.

To do so he needed the support of four councillors and that came from Leen Braam, Russell Ellis, Mark Malcolm and Stuart Wilson. Today, all councillors will decide whether or not the motion to relocate the fountain should be revoked.

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numbers it will mean the council has effectively not made a decision on the water feature’s future. It will remain in its town centre location unless a decision is made in the future to change the status quo.

Without the numbers, the decision to move the water feature will stand and its future will become part of a new plan for future developments in the Ashburton Domain.

While this plan is still in draft form, it will also be on the council table for discussion today.

Four long-term goals are identified – establishing a new hub and focal point, celebrating its waterway, creating a cohesive play environment and strengthening the connections between the domain and the town.

Among the changes proposed are the relocation of the bowling green currently at the West Street side of the domain to a new home in the picnic ground area accessed off Grigg Street or to land at the EA Networks Centre. This would be done as part of creating a new sports precinct.

Five precincts have been created in the new plan – gardens, sports, play, promenade and events and 25 projects have been identified within these.

The plan will provide strategic direction and co-ordination of expenditure for the next 30 years.

Councillors will decide at today’s council meeting whether the domain plan will be adopted for consultation and if so whether this will take place immediately or early next year.

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Vigilance urged around railway lines Close calls at level crossings are taking a huge toll on train drivers and those who narrowly miss death, and people are being urged to be more careful around railways as part of Rail Safety Week.

Close to 300 near misses last year between people, vehicles and trains at railway level crossings has prompted a new safety campaign.

In the 12 months prior to June 30, there were a total of 42 public level crossing incidents in Canterbury.

Ten of those involved a near collision with a heavy road vehicle, 30 involved a near collision with a light road vehicle and two involved near collisions with people.

KiwiRail Group chief executive Greg Miller says it is important to take time to check and pay careful attention to your surroundings when near trains or railway lines.

“These close calls are happening daily and they take a huge toll on our locomotive engineers and everyone involved,” he said.

“In a lot of cases people are missing death or serious injury by seconds. It is often just luck that they are not killed.

“Although no-one gets physically hurt in a near miss, the driver, other rail staff, witnesses and, of course, the pedestrian or motorist all experience a level of trauma.

“Near misses can be one of the hardest parts of locomotive engineers’ jobs.

“They start to develop a sixth sense for danger, as they try to anticipate how a pedestrian or motorist will behave at an approaching level crossing.

“Tragically some of our drivers have been involved in collisions that have resulted in deaths and they don’t want to repeat the experience so that’s why we are

KiwiRail and TrackSAFE NZ are encouraging everyone to be more vigilant around railway tracks with at least one near miss on the rail network being recorded every day nationwide.

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calling on people to cross with care.”

TrackSAFE NZ Foundation manager Megan Drayton says that near misses with trains can be reduced if people comply with signs and signals in place to help people to cross safely.

“In the 12 months to June, KiwiRail reported there were 415 near misses recorded. Of these, 299 occurred at public level crossings and the majority of these crossings had flashing lights, bells or barrier arms installed,” Drayton said.

“For this year’s campaign we’ve installed ‘near-miss memorials’ around the country at locations of these known near misses, mostly around level crossings.

“The near-miss memorials are a half white cross and represent the hundreds of New Zealanders who have narrowly avoided a serious or fatal collision on the railway tracks in the past year.”

“We hope that these memorials will cause people to take greater care around trains and recognise that with growing populations, more train services and

faster and quieter trains, there’s no room for complacency.”

No near-miss memorials have been set up between Christchurch and Timaru.

They will be in place at road and pedestrian level crossings throughout the country for the duration of Rail Safety Week.

Some memorials at busy pedestrian crossings are interactive, with a QR code that members of the public can scan with their phones and be taken to a near-miss video clip on the campaign website: nearmisses.co.nz

30 more flu admissions this year

By Susan Sandys

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The number of influenza-related hospitalisations this year is in stark contrast to 12 months ago.

Between May 1 and July 31, there have been 31 influenza-related hospitalisations in the Ashburton District, as opposed to one last year.

In addition, there have been two patients admitted to Ashburton Hospital die from influenza-related complications this year. Both had pre-existing conditions.

Medical officer of health Dr Ramon Pink said this year there had been much higher influenza-related hospital admission rates across all Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) facilities compared to last year.

There had been just one influenza-related hospitalisation in the Ashburton District for the same period last year.

“This year’s flu season started unusually early after two relatively quiet seasons, with the dominant influenza strain significantly impacting the community,” Dr Pink said.

“Getting the flu shot every year is still your best protection against getting influenza or passing it on, and reduces the severity of the illness for many people.”

The number of 31 hospitalisations has increased from 29 for the same period reported by the CDHB last week.

This is because the figure is based on hospital discharges, so two people admitted to hospital prior to July 31 have been discharged following the release of last week’s figures.

Meanwhile, the hospitalisations due to flu-related illness in Mid Canterbury this year have been in the 65 and over age group.

Four of the patients were aged 25 years and under, five were aged from 26 to 65, 12 were aged from 66 to 80, and 10 were aged over 80.

The next time period the CDHB will report on is up to the end of August.

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Refugees need a sense of belonging

By Sue Newman

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When Ashburton’s first intake of refugees arrive later next year no one will understand just how important it is they arrive into a welcoming community than others who have travelled the same path.

This week, two young women whose families fled their home countries, spoke at a hui held to begin the planning process that will prepare Ashburton to be a welcoming home to those refugees.

Ikran Ahmed, from Somalia, and Suhayla Asghari, from Afghanistan, arrived in New Zealand as children and today both are university graduates and both also work as volunteers with the Canterbury Refugee Council, using their experience to make life easier for new arrivals.

While there was a huge amount of culture shock and many, many changes refugees needed to make, the opportunity to move to a safe country was life changing for all refugees, they said.

Suhayla and her family arrived in New Zealand in 2004, fleeing Afghanistan during the time of the Taliban rule.

Their journey took them to a temporary stay in Iran before they were accepted into New Zealand. For Suhayla the memories of those war-torn years are still vivid.

Her father owned a grocery store where he sold many things including medicines which he sourced from Kabul.

On three occasions he was arrested while making the journey from Kabul and on the third occasion he was jailed, beaten and Suhayla’s mother had to sell most of the family’s possessions to pay his way out.

“When he was released from jail the Taliban said, if they saw him again it would be the last day of his life,” Suhayla said.

Her father fled Afghanistan and made his way to Iran. It would be about four years before his wife and children joined him.

“We sold everything we had so we could leave. I remember it very vividly. I remember leaving one night and men in long coats shoving us. They put the men and boys in one room and women in another.”

Life in Iran was much better, but it was still difficult. The Asghari family had no documents, no passports and each year her parents had to complete paperwork so they could stay in Iran.

In 2001 one of her brothers decided to seek a new life in Australia. It was a journey that would see him spending many days drifting at sea on a fishing boat with a failed engine. They were heading for Christmas Island.

He became one of the Tampa survivors, eventually arriving in Australia. The family knew nothing about New Zealand until they were given the opportunity to apply for acceptance as refugees.

They arrived in 2004 when Suhayla was 12.

“I was one of the top students in school in Iran and coming here, not knowing the language, it was very difficult for two years. I remember people talking and smiling at me in the first days but I did not know what they were saying.”

Language and cultural differences were the greatest challenges refugees faced initially, she said.

“Being a young, Muslim Kiwi and a female, that was very very hard.”

When she applied for her first

Suhayla Asghari (left) and Ikran Ahmed both spoke at the Ashburton Refugee Resettlement hui.

PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 130819-SN-0023 job she was asked if she’d take the ‘thing’ (her scarf) off if she needed to. She was surprised, asked her father, who said that if that was what was needed to get a job, then she could.

“I took it off for the first three weeks but then the manager said I could wear it if I wanted to. Back then I didn’t know about human rights.”

Ikran’s family arrived in New Zealand 20 years ago, but seeking refugee status divided her fam-

ily. Three of her brothers are still in Somalia and that took a huge emotional toll on her mother, she said.

While she has been a New Zealander for most of her life, attending high school and then university in Christchurch, the transition to a new life was very hard on her mother, who struggled to grasp the English language and the Kiwi culture, she said.

And that means Ikran understands how important it is that

refugees are well supported in their new lives. To that end she, along with Suhayla, is a volunteer at the Canterbury Refugee Centre, spending many hours working with new arrivals to ensure the transition from their home country is smooth, that they gain a sense of belonging in their new community.

About 50 people representing health, education, welfare and a range of community groups attended Wednesday’s hui.

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Creative Fibre open day a success

In brief Nominations received Rochelle Castle Wilson has been nominated for the Urban ward of the Ashburton District Council by Karilyn Witterick and Jarrod Ross.

Also nominated yesterday was Rodger Letham for the Western Ward, he was nominated by Colin Law and Mark Lemon. Nominations officially close at 12pm on Friday, August 16.

Internationally renowned costume and fabric artist Jenny Gillies gave an entertaining talk to about 250 people attending the biennial Ashburton Creative Fibre open day this week.

Among items displayed were her bizarre bras, which have been a sensation at the World of Wearable Arts.

Many years of sewing and quilting led to Gillies’ involvement in costuming for theatre, film and opera, and she has displayed her work and won many an award at exhibitions and fashion shows.

Ashburton Creative Fibre co-president Pam Whiteford said it was fantastic to be able to host Gillies as a speaker, and overall the day, held at the Tinwald Memorial Hall, was a great success. Attendees came from throughout Canterbury and the West Coast.

Members displayed and shared their many skills, and stall holders reported good sales.

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Local councillor stranded in Hong Kong by protests

By Sue Newman

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Ashburton couple Selwyn and Polly Price were among thousands of travellers left stranded after massive protests have closed Hong Kong airport on Monday and Tuesday.

The couple had been in Hong Kong for 10 days, visiting friends and attending a school reunion and were due to fly home on Monday. Two cancelled flights later, they were scheduled to fly out yesterday afternoon but, with just hours until their flight was due to depart, it was still showing as ‘estimated’ on the flight board.

On schedule, however, the couple were able to board their flight en route for Sydney.

Whether they would be on time to make their connection to Christchurch was still up in the air, Price said.

Speaking from the airport prior to boarding, he said walls of protesters made it impossible for travellers to access immigration, forcing the cancellation

Selwyn Price of all flights on Monday. They left the airport and stayed with friends in the city, re-booking to travel via Australia on Tuesday.

They returned to the airport on Tuesday to find nothing had changed.

“Same scenario, we checked in and the protesters were there blocking departures.”

For a period, police managed to move protesters away from the immigration area and the couple were able to make their way through to the departure lounge, only to find their flight had been cancelled.

“We decided, it had taken us 24 hours to get through to this side so we weren’t leaving, we decided we were there until we got a flight,” he said.

In being faced with a wall of protesters, Price said he had never felt unsafe. On Monday the protesters were calm and orderly, but by Tuesday there were some “philosophical differences of opinion” starting to show.

“The whole thing was frustrating more than anything,” he said.

There was a big private security presence in the public section of the airport, but once they managed to clear the security and immigration areas, the departure lounge was quite calm.

While it wasn’t the most comfortable of nights, Price said they were able to buy food and found a quiet corner to bed down for the night.

During their 10 day stay, there was little evidence of the protests on the city streets, although a general strike on Monday the previous week had created sig-

nificant disruption to services, he said.

Hong Kong has been rocked by protests since early June, many of which have ended in violent clashes between police and demonstrators.

The protests were initially focused on a bill that would have made it possible to extradite people from Hong Kong to China. Many people feared this would erode civil rights and would end the one country two system policy that had been in place since the handover of sovereignty from the United Kingdom to China in 1997.

The protest was taken to the airport to send a message directly to the international community; The airport is one of the busiest in the world with around 1100 flights arriving and departing daily.

Monday and Tuesday’s protests forced the unprecedented step of total flight cancellations with the shutdown affecting tens of thousands of travellers.

A man accused of 27 sexual crimes against a child, including rape, appeared in Tauranga District Court yesterday. The man faces 15 counts of knowingly making or copying objectionable material, six of unlawful sexual connection, four of rape of a female under 12 years old and two counts of indecent assault of a female under 12 years old. The man appeared yesterday via audiovisual link but is yet to enter any plea to the charges, 25 of which were new.

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Food activist convicted A food activist has been convicted for illegally importing plants and seeds from overseas in what he says was an attempt to protect New Zealand’s food sources from the threat of genetic modification.

Kyle Arthur, 30, was caught by biosecurity officials sneaking consignments of “wild, heritage, and heirloom non-genetically engineered plants and seeds” without permission from the MPI.

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One dead after crash Emergency crews were called to an area of State Highway 1 in Hunterville, yesterday morning, after reports of a multiple-vehicle collision. A spokesman for New Zealand Fire and Emergency confirmed a person in one of the cars had been killed. There were no other injuries reported, he said.

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Now a giant penguin Move over, mega parrot: scientists have just revealed that a giant species of penguin – about 1.6m tall – once lived in New Zealand.

The discovery of Crossvallia waiparensis, a monster penguin from the Paleocene Epoch, has been identified from fossils found in Waipara, North Canterbury. – NZME

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Smallest store donates big

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

They might be the smallest Supercheap Auto Store in the country, but that did not stop the team at the Ashburton branch fundraising to make the third largest donation, of all stores, to Heart Kids.

Thanks to a mixture of in-store donations and fundraising barbecues, they were able to donate $4181 to Heart Kids.

Heart Kids is the only organisation in New Zealand dedicated to providing lifelong care and support for children, young people and families impacted by childhood heart defects.

Store manager Kerry Venmore said they had been running the fundraising campaigns for around eight years, and that it was a great feeling to be able to support such a great charity.

Carl Petersen was on hand to present certificates from Heart Kids to Venmore and assistant store manager Angel Ede, and said it was amazing to see how much they had raised.

Right – Supercheap Auto Ashburton store manager Kerry Venmore (left) and assistant store manager Angel Ede (right) with their certificates from Heart Kids’ Carl Petersen (centre) acknowledging their $4181 donation to the organisation.

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House prices in late winter lift

By Sue Newman

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The health of the real estate market in Ashburton varies according to the organisation delivering the figures.

The latest REINZ statistics show house prices lifted in July, with the median selling price up 14.1 per cent on July 2018, sitting at $331,000. For the same period, the median however, was well down on June, dropping 10.3 per cent

from $369,000 QV figures show the average price of a house sold in the district was $358,021 in July, up 2.2 per cent on July 2019.

In common with most of New Zealand, the district experienced a solid rise in the number of properties sold, up 32.5 per cent from 40 in June to 53.

Ashburton outstripped most parts of New Zealand in the increase in sale numbers, with the national

average increase sitting at 3.7 per cent. Sales across Canterbury were solid with numbers lifting 14.6 per cent making it the strongest July for three years.

Waimate has stepped up as Canterbury’s hot spot, with the median price increasing 37.7 per cent in Park Up July to a record $358,000.

The region as a whole is listed as experiencing healthy activity and buyer inquiry with the median days to sell now 45.

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New home for historic documents NZME The Treaty of Waitangi, the Women’s Suffrage Petition and New Zealand’s other most important historic documents look set to be moved to a new home, the Government has announced.

Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin has unveiled plans to replace the ailing national archive in Wellington by 2024.

The current facility and the nearby National Library hold about $1.7 billion worth of the country’s most precious records, such as Katherine Mansfield’s original work and the Declaration of Independence.

The archive is 50 years old and has been suffering.

It’s leaking, needs major upgrades, and early in 2017 stopped taking in new documents because it was bursting at the seams.

That year, the Government spent $7.2 million moving a version of the Treaty, the Suffrage Petition and the Declaration of Independence a few hundred metres from the archive to the National Library to better protect them.

The new plan will see a new archive facility built on the former site of Defence House to home the documents.

It’ll be connected to the National Library by an airbridge.

The construction phase is currently scheduled to finish in late 2024 and it’s

not yet clear when documents would be moved.

How much the project might cost is not yet clear.

The work has been contracted out to AMP Capital Investors through a tender process.

The design phase will run until 2021, with the price to be confirmed by then.

A final sign-off will be based on that cost and available funding.

No money has yet been set aside in Government Budgets for the construction, although about $25m over two years has been allocated for the planning.

Martin called it a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity and said repairing the current building wasn’t economical.

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Bennett to run National election campaign NZME National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett will vacate her Upper Harbour seat in 2020, move to the party list and concentrate on running the 2020 election campaign.

Bennett was named as National’s 2020 campaign chair yesterday.

Bennett told the Herald the decision to be list-only was not about making it easier to retire from politics and not force a by-election if National lost in 2020.

“I love being an MP. I’m adding value. I think we are going to win next year.

“There’s no concern from me about whether I’ll be in Parliament next time, and I plan on being the deputy Prime Minister.”

She had been “really keen” for the campaign chair role, having ran the successful Northcote by-election campaign last year.

She would continue to represent Upper Harbour until the election, but moving to the list would free her of campaigning for that seat during the 2020 cam-

paign.

The seat is a safe one for National, with 54 per cent of voters supporting National in 2014 and in 2017, slightly less than the 56 per cent support that Bennett received in the candidate race.

It would be an opportunity for renewal to bring a new MP into a safe seat, and Bennett said there would a lot of local interest, though she would not be endorsing anyone in particular.

“I think there will be a number of people who will put up their hand. This is for our members and for the party to select a candidate.”

She would miss being an electorate MP, she said.

“I love it, and I love my electorate, but you can’t do everything.

“This campaign is going to be one of the biggest I’ve been involved, and I reckon it needs everything I’ve got, and I want to put everything into it.

“It’s only fair to my constituents that they have someone who can give 100 per cent as well.”

National has traditionally only had a few senior MPs as list-only.

In 2017 they were Sir Bill Eng-

National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett. lish, who moved to the list in 2014, Steven Joyce, who was also the 2017 campaign chair, David Carter and Jian Yang.

“It makes sense for the party, it makes sense for my electorate, and it makes sense for my family,” Bennett said.

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said it was “amateur hour” for National to give Bennett the job of campaign chair.

“What qualifications to run a campaign has she got?

“This decision is so that the National Party can axe her prior to coalition negotiations in 2020,

after they’ve realised that Vernon Tava and his planned Sustainability New Zealand Party is a headless chook, albeit being fed organics.”

National has not ruled out working with Sustainability New Zealand, which would need 5 per cent support or an electorate seat to have MPs in Parliament.

Tava, who has recently said that he is close to the 500 members needed to register a political party, has been contacted for comment.

National Party president Peter Goodfellow praised Bennett’s

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work in the Northcote by-election, won by Dan Bidois.

“She brings the right level of skills, energy and enthusiasm we need to run the most comprehensive campaign we can deliver,” Goodfellow said in a statement.

“National is well under way in our 2020 campaign preparations.

Our candidate selection process has already begun, we’ve appointed our campaign chair, and our wider organisation of tens of thousands of members, volunteers and supporters are gearing up to fight this campaign with everything we’ve got.”

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Police arrest 15 in hunt New Zealand considers for Liam Strickland

evacuation of Kiwis in Hong Kong

NZME A Christchurch manhunt for accused hit-and-run driver Liam Strickland has been unsuccessful so far – but police have arrested 15 other people during their weeklong search.

The 21-year-old is sought over the death of Dean Amies, 46, who died after he was struck by a van at a Christchurch intersection on August 7.

But while Strickland hasn’t been found, during their search police have found 15 other people who were wanted on various charges.

Police had visited 24 properties across Christchurch as part of the search, acting Canterbury District commander superintendent Mike Johnson said.

During the search officers had also recovered six firearms, drugs and two stolen cars, Johnson said.

Police believe there are people helping Strickland evade police, he said.

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Liam Strickland ing him should be aware they are committing an offence punishable by imprisonment.

Johnson said Strickland is considered dangerous and should not be approached. Sightings should be reported to 111 immediately and information could be shared anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

As the situation in Hong Kong worsens, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has drawn up contingency plans to evacuate Kiwis there if necessary.

Kiwis planning to travel to the Chinese territory are being told to check with their airlines as protesters have invaded the terminals there.

The contingency plans have been drawn up as China increases its military presence across the border.

Fears of a crackdown on the protesters has seen Mfat here planning for evacuations if it become necessary Thousands of Hong Kong residents hold New Zealand pass-

ports, and have been since the city was reclaimed by the mainland from Britain in 1997.

Hong Kong Airport was forced to cancel all flights for the second day in a row after protesters stormed the international airport’s terminals.

The city’s chief executive Carrie Lam warned Hong Kong was “on the brink of no return”.

The situation has been labelled a “disaster”.

Increasingly violent protests have plunged the Asian financial hub into its most serious political crisis in decades, posing a challenge to the central government in Beijing.

The latest protest led to ugly scenes, when small groups of hardcore demonstrators turned

on two men they accused of being spies or undercover police – and as desperate travellers pleaded in vain to be allowed onto flights.

Hong Kong’s 10-week political crisis, in which millions of people have taken to the streets calling for a halt to sliding freedoms, was already the biggest challenge to Chinese rule of the semi-autonomous city since its 1997 handover from Britain.

But two days of protests at the airport have again raised the stakes for the financial hub.

Beijing is sending increasingly ominous signals that the unrest must end, with state-run media showing videos of security forces gathering across the border.

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Missing teen’s body found AP Malaysian police said the family of a missing 15-year-old London girl has positively identified a naked body found near the nature resort where she disappeared over a week ago.

Police said rescuers earlier Tuesday found the body of a female Caucasian beside a small stream in steep terrain about 2 1/2 kilometres from the Dusun eco-resort in southern Negeri Sembilan state, where Nora Anne Quoirin went missing August 4.

The body was airlifted to a hospital for identification and an autopsy.

“The family members have been brought here to identify the body that we recovered earlier and the family has confirmed that the body is Nora Anne,” Negeri Sembilan police chief Mohamad Mat Yusop told reporters at the hospital morgue.

Quoirin’s family arrived August 3 for a two-week stay at the Dusun, a small resort located in a durian orchard next to a forest reserve 63 kilometres south of Kuala Lumpur.

Police believe the teen, who has learning and physical disabilities, climbed out through an open window in the living room of the resort cottage. They listed her as a missing person but said the investigation included possible criminal aspects of the case. The girl’s family says she isn’t independent and wouldn’t wander off alone, and was likely to have been abducted.

Mohamad said a senior pathologist

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Family members of missing British girl Nora Anne Quoirin arrive at a hospital morgue in Malaysia.

PHOTO AP was to conduct a post mortem yesterday morning to determine the cause of death.

National deputy police chief Mazlan Mansor earlier told a news conference that the body, which “was not in any clothing,” was found by volunteers registered with the rescue team on Tuesday afternoon in an area that had previously been searched by rescuers.

He didn’t explain how long the body had been there or why rescuers apparently missed it.

Nearly 350 people have been involved in a massive search operation that includ-

ed sniffer dogs, elite commando forces and thermal detectors, but no evidence had been turned up until the discovery of the body on Tuesday.

Police from Ireland, France and the UK are also on site to assist in the investigation. The girl’s mother is from Ireland and her father is French, but the family has lived in London for 20 years.

On Monday, the mother, Meabh Quoirin, announced a 50,000 ringgit reward, donated by a Belfast-based business, for information leading to the recovery of her daughter.

Rainwater harvesting essential for arid Indian city AP For retired Indian civil servant R. Devarajan and his wife, Chennai’s acute water shortage has reinforced the wisdom of their decision years ago to install a rainwater harvesting system in the three-storey home where they live and rent out units to others.

For months, their neighbours in Royapettah, a working-class neighbourhood in Chennai, have crowded the streets waiting for the public water delivery trucks to come, often foregoing a day’s wages in order not to miss their limited share of five or six jugs per day.

But unlike many residents in the southeast Indian city of 10 million, the Devarajans and their 50 tenants have an ample supply.

“I cannot depend for all things on the government. So I’ve done my duty as a senior citizen,” said Devarajan, 74. “Not a single drop of water, if rain comes, we will never waste it. When monsoon fails, we’ll not suffer for that.”

His wife, Padmini, added that even with the water surplus, they are careful not to waste any.

Receiving most of its annual rainfall dur-

ing a two-month autumn monsoon season, Chennai routinely experiences droughts and floods. Exacerbated by climate change, the city’s booming population has far outpaced its public water supply, forcing individuals and businesses to embrace private solutions.

The water shortfall is disrupting life and commerce at all levels.

Rapid development and rampant construction have overtaxed a once-abundant natural water supply, forcing the government to spend huge sums to desalinate seawater, bring water by train from hundreds of kilometres away and deploy an army of water trucks to people whose household taps have run dry for months.

A drought in the summer of 2001 led the then-chief minister of the state of Tamil Nadu, of which Chennai is the capital, to mandate that all residential buildings find a way to harvest rain by August 2003.

Sekhar Raghavan, a trustee and co-founder of the Akash Ganga Trust, which funds a model rainwater centre in Chennai, said a survey the trust conducted at the time found that about 40 per cent of households had complied with the order.

But in the absence of strict enforce-

ment, the systems were not maintained, said Raghavan, who provides free advice and consultation on rainwater harvesting.

“Now I get almost 20 calls every day asking me to come and help them with harvesting,” he said.

Rainwater harvesting is one solution, but better maintenance of public water systems, including fixing leaky pipes to expanding sewer treatment plants, is also critical, said Isher Ahluwalia, the chair of the New Delhi-based Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations and a frequent op-ed contributor on water issues.

Still, Bee and others can fill jugs with free public water when the delivery trucks come through on their daily rounds.

Not so for those residing outside the metro board’s coverage area. In the village of Pallam, just outside Chennai, some 70 families draw lots to determine when they can draw from a communal well. Normally, there is no limit on water, but now, community leaders have rationed each family to two or three jugs per day, supplemented by a weekly visit by a municipal water truck that fills one plastic drum per household.

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Film that refers to historical Jewish presence canned AP A fictional caper about an antiquities heist set in an ancient Jordanian city has stirred widespread outrage over the film’s portrayal of historical Jewish ties to Jordan, shining a light on the tenuous peace with neighbouring Israel and prompting the government to suspend the movie’s production.

Based on a book of the same name, the

movie, Jaber, follows a Jordanian boy who uncovers a stone in the rose-coloured, rock-hewn city of Petra with a Hebrew inscription on it.

He sets off to sell it to the highest bidder, but interested parties in Israel catch wind of the find, dispatching a Russian organised crime group to pursue the boy and retrieve the stone at any cost.

Opponents of the film say merely discussing a historical Jewish presence in Jor-

dan could open the door to Israeli territorial claims to the Hashemite Kingdom.

They point to Israel’s claims over the West Bank and east Jerusalem – war-won territories sought by the Palestinians – which Israel says are rooted in millennia-old Jewish ties, backed up by archaeological finds.

While such a scenario is unlikely in Jordan, the concerns reflect the hostility Jordanians feel toward Israel despite the two countries’ 1994 peace agreement.

A model who appeared in Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream music video has accused the pop star of sexual assault after she exposed his penis in front of a group of people. Josh Kloss aired his allegation on Instagram. He says he took a friend to meet her at a birthday party and as he turned to introduce that friend, Perry “pulled my Adidas sweats and underwear out as far as she could to show a couple of her guy friends and the crowd around us, my penis. Can you imagine how pathetic and embarrassed I felt?” he wrote. Kloss also detailed his working history with Perry.

Kiwi to write, star in comedy Kiwi comedian Rose Matafeo will write and star in a six-part comedy series jointly produced by USA’s HBO Max and the UK’s BBC Three. According to Deadline, the networks have ordered a comedy titled Starstruck from Matafeo, who won the 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Award and has starred in Funny Girls and the upcoming Kiwi comedy Baby Done. Starstruck, produced by Last Week Tonight With John Oliver and Avalon Television (Catastrophe), will follow 20-something Rose (played by Matafeo), a millennial living in London, juggling two jobs and navigating the fallout from accidentally sleeping with a movie star.

Alice Cooper two NZ shows Iconic shock rocker Alice Cooper is returning to New Zealand in February 2020 with his all-new Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back show. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer will play Auckland’s Trusts Arena on February 20, followed by Horncastle Arena in Christchurch on February 22.

Aussie rock stalwarts Airbourne along with MC50, featuring Wayne Kramer of the legendary MC5 with an all-star band performing MC5 classics, will also perform as special guests at both shows on the New Zealand leg of the international tour. Cooper’s new stage show incorporates a setting inside his Nightmare Castle, and features the return of FrankenAlice, and also the new Billion Dollar Baby.

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The tale of a small town water feature S

even weeks ago a decision was made, in seemingly innocuous circumstances, around the Ashburton District Council table – no one probably quite realising the ensuing storm that would surface.

At the time, the choice to remove the East Street water fountain, or feature as it’s become more affectionately known, was simply just a part of the CBD revitalisation project to make the heart of Ashburton better.

Its relocation was ear-marked for the Ashburton Domain, a fitting place it seemed to most around the table. But not all agreed. Eight councillors and mayor Donna Favel gave their support to the relocation but four did not.

A sure fire sign that it would

become a contentious issue.

And, as if that slight insight hadn’t been enough, the topic had been discussed in a public forum just days earlier with an overwhelming majority of support from the public coming in for the feature to remain at its current site.

We were told it was part of the consultation process around the revitalisation but, after some extensive searching of documents created as part of that

process, there was no mention of the water feature being moved or dismantled.

That reason would soon be rescinded by council and all of a sudden the community collectively thrust their shoulders forward in defiance at the decision.

There were letters to the editor, online social media comments and conversations on the streets and, all of a sudden, murmurings that a move may be made to revisit the decision considering the backlash.

Some might say it was a little bit of early electioneering, others will say it was councillors doing what was right and what the majority of the community seemed to want, but either way, we’ve arrived at the day where the decision is set to go back to the table.

You’d expect that when it comes time to discuss the original decision and whether it should be overturned, that the decision making process won’t be hasty.

Our councillors will have done their due diligence and will walk into the meeting, informed and armed with as much information as possible, including the thoughts and feeling of the public to ensure they make the best possible decision.

They’ll also be aware of the ramifications of the final outcome, no matter what the decision, and those impacts will no doubt play on their minds when it comes time to make a vote.

What we’ve learnt through this process is that, while it might not seem like much, those small

things that make Ashburton and the Ashburton District what it is, are very important to the people of the district.

The community is okay with change, they just want to know about it before a decision is lumped on them. That’s a hard one to juggle, I’ve written before about over-consulting on some things but then you get decisions like this which throw things into turmoil.

It’s the perfect balancing act.

Hopefully today though, based on all the information we’ve seen and been told from you out there at the coal face, that the right decision is reached and future generations of Mid Cantabrians will be able to enjoy the mainstay of the Ashburton CBD for many years to come.

Weaver’s wife and son during a 1992 siege by federal agents at Ruby Ridge, Idaho.

In 1998, 29 people were killed by a car bomb that tore apart the centre of Omagh, Northern Ireland; a splinter group calling itself the Real IRA claimed responsibility.

Ten years ago: A wedding tent fire in Kuwait claimed the lives of 55 women and children.

Five years ago: Texas Gov. Rick Perry was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly abusing the powers of his office by carrying out a threat to veto funding for

state prosecutors investigating public corruption.

One year ago: A suicide bomber struck a private education centre in a Shiite neighbourhood of the Afghan capital, killing 34 young men and women; the Islamic State group claimed responsibility.

Today’s birthdays: Actress Abby Dalton is 87. Actress Lori Nelson is 86. Civil rights activist Vernon Jordan is 84. Actor Jim Dale is 84. Actress Pat Priest is 83. Musician Pete York is 77.

Author-journalist Linda Ellerbee is 75. Songwriter Jimmy Webb

is 73. Rock singer-musician Tom Johnston is 71. Actress Phyllis Smith is 70. Britain’s Princess Anne is 69. Actress Tess Harper is 69. Actor Larry Mathews is 64.

Actor Zeljko Ivanek is 62. Actorcomedian Rondell Sheridan is 61. Rock singer-musician Matt Johnson is 58. Movie director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is 56.

Philanthropist Melinda Gates is 55. Country singer Angela Rae is 53. Actor Peter Hermann is 52. Actress Debra Messing is 51.

Actor Anthony Anderson is 49.

Actor Ben Affleck is 47. Singer Mikey Graham (Boyzone) is 47.

Actress Natasha Henstridge is 45. Actress Nicole Paggi is 42.

Christian rock musician Tim Foreman is 41. Actress Emily Kinney is 35. Figure skater Jennifer Kirk is 35. Latin pop singer Belinda is 30. Actress Courtney Hope is 30. Rock singer Joe Jonas is 30. Actor-singer Carlos PenaVega is 30. Actress Jennifer Lawrence is 29. Rap DJ Smoove da General is 29.

Thought for today: “Life has taught me to think, but thinking has not taught me how to live.”

– Alexander Herzen, Russian author (1812-1870).

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, August 15, the 227th day of 2019. There are 138 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On August 15, 1971, President Richard Nixon announced a 90day freeze on wages, prices and rents.

On this date: In 1483, the Sistine Chapel was consecrated by Pope Sixtus IV. In 1881, New Zealander Helen Connon became the first woman Master of Arts graduate in the British Empire.

In 1888, T E Lawrence, the British soldier who gained fame as Lawrence of Arabia, was born in Tremadoc, Wales.

In 1935, humourist Will Rogers and aviator Wiley Post were killed when their airplane crashed near Point Barrow in the Alaska Territory.

In 1944, during World War Two, Allied forces landed in southern France in Operation Dragoon.

In 1945, in a pre-recorded radio address, Japan’s Emperor Hirohito announced that his country had accepted terms of surrender for ending World War Two. The war is over! VJ Day In 1947, India became independent after some 200 years of British rule.

In 1951, the New Zealand troopship Wahine was wrecked en route to Korea, there were no fatalities.

In 1961, as workers began constructing a Berlin Wall made of concrete, East German soldier Conrad Schumann leapt to freedom over a tangle of barbed wire in a scene captured in a famous photograph.

In 1965, the Beatles played to a crowd of more than 55,000 at New York’s Shea Stadium.

In 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened in upstate New York.

In 1995, the Justice Department agreed to pay $US3.1 million to white separatist Randy Weaver and his family to settle their claims over the killing of

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Especially here in Mid Canterbury.

Our economic growth is solid, unemployment is low and forecast to hover around 4 per cent nationally (of course this is lower in our region) or just above for the next four years, and Government debt and inflation are low.

That sets us up to ride the wave of technological advancement.

We already have the knowhow, the resourcefulness, and the creativity.

And we have farmers and locals that are knowledgeable, skilled, and progressive.

I’ve seen it myself when donning my gumboots and getting out and visiting some of our local farmers.

As a Government, we are focused on enabling Kiwis to build and share in the economy of the future.

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proach to growing our economy.

We are developing Industry Transformation Plans, to make the most of our opportunities to grow higher paying jobs and greater productivity across our economy.

Our Industry Transformation Plans, already a great success in business centres like Singapore, will focus on forestry, food and beverage, digital technology and farming.

The focus on agritech is about building on New Zealand’s competitive advantage in agriculture.

New technologies will allow us to get more out of our farming sector, while looking after our environment.

There are plenty of people out there doing really exciting things with agritech – tackling our

big environmental issues while creating jobs and building even more profitable businesses.

This plan brings all that work together, with a co-ordinated approach to keep us ahead of the pack internationally. It aligns the interests of business, workers, iwi and Government.

We’re also making sure the investment is there.

We are taking start-ups to the next level with a new $300 million venture capital fund. This will help keep businesses in New Zealand – owned by and employing Kiwis.

This is alongside other investment like the sustainable food and fibre futures fund, which supports environmental farming projects, the R&D tax credit, and the provincial growth fund, boosting infrastructure and business in our regions. This is all good news for our rural region.

Big data, robotics, and the internet … these might sound like sci-fi but they will be part of our daily lives sooner than we think.

Rather than being nervous about the changes they represent, we can make them work for

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While the Government is working hard to make sure New Zealand is ahead of the curve when it comes to innovation, we are also focused on making sure everyone in New Zealand benefits, not just a few.

That takes vision, planning and collaboration. It’s not enough to sit back and let the market transform on its own.

We are making sure that growth is directed to the regions as well as the cities. To farming as well as the film industry.

That way everyone, whether you are at the beginning or the end of your working life, whether you work in hospitality or rocket science, can share in the benefits of our future focused economy.

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Milling wheat gaining traction

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wheat was not at the expense of the feed grain industry, but about lifting total production, Leadley said. While Canterbury was the biggest grain growing region, other areas such as the lower North Island and Southland could also expand production.

Drought in Australia had shown the risks of being reliant on wheat imports from across the Tasman. In 2018-19, Australia’s wheat harvest fell to an 11-year low of 17.3 million tonnes, but was forecast to return to 22.5m tonnes this coming harvest, closer to average levels.

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Efforts to make New Zealand self-sufficient in milling wheat are gaining traction, with the planting area for the 2020 harvest forecast to be up 16 per cent on two years ago.

The Arable Food Industry Council has set a goal of achieving self sufficiency in milling wheat, used to make bread, by 2025.

Three-quarters of the bread sold in New Zealand is made from grain grown overseas, primarily Australia.

The latest Arable Industry Marketing Initiative cereal growers’ survey showed that plantings of milling wheat were predicted to be 9562 hectares for the 2020 harvest, compared with 8208ha in 2018.

Federated Farmers’ grains spokesman Brian Leadley, of Dromore, said a lift in prices and the earlier release of contracts by flour millers had encouraged growers to plant more milling wheat.

Milling wheat contract prices ranged from $420 to $450 a tonne, depending on cultivar, protein and quality specifications.

“While price rises over the last 18 months have given farmers more confidence, we had hoped to get even more of a lift, as the costs of doing business have also increased,” Leadley said.

In a sign of good faith, millers had agreed to communicate early with growers about this season’s wheat contracts, which were released 45 days earlier than 2018.

“The signals from millers were there, which means growers can plan earlier.”

The increase in milling wheat was at the expense of feed barley plantings, predicted to drop 17 per cent between the 2018 and 2020 harvests.

Dairy farmers were a major buyer of feed barley, but tended to only purchase as required. Of this year’s feed barley harvest, 100,800 tonnes, or 33 per cent, remained unsold, considerably up on the same time last year.

Feed wheat and malting barley planting intentions for the 2020 harvest were largely unchanged on the past two years.

When totalled over all six cereal crops surveyed, including oats, the 2020 harvest was predicted to be 95,900ha, 6 per cent down on the 2019 harvest of 102,500ha.

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While price rises over the last 18 months have given farmers more confidence, we had hoped to get even more of a lift ...

cropping rotation to produce the plantbased foods now being sought globally and a successful grain industry was a key part of this, Leadley said.

As well as Canterbury’s already well established high-value seed business, there was also further potential for peas and beans, sought for their protein, and ancient grains.

“It all comes down to value and demand.”

Weather conditions for autumn and winter sowing had been good, Leadley said.

“Farmers are well on track with their plantings and crops have established well with good germination.”

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Fonterra woes a drag for big shareholders

By Rebecca Howard NZME

Fonterra Cooperative Group’s two biggest shareholders – Dairy Holdings and state-owned Landcorp Farming – say the latest downgrade will weigh on their own earnings and add to farmer malaise against a backdrop of already weak confidence.

The dairy exporter this week said it expects to report a full-year loss of as much as $675 million and won’t pay a dividend as it slashes the value of global assets.

It will be the second annual loss in a row.

“This is a concern and will have quite an impact on farmer balance sheets and cashflow. Our hope is that Fonterra completes the strategy refresh quickly,” Colin Glass, chief executive of Dairy Holdings, said.

He said farm cashflows are now more important than ever with “Fonterra and banks all looking to retain proceeds to build equity at the same time” and warned farmers’ patience is wearing thin.

“We need Fonterra to be successful, but acceptance from farmers acknowledging that Fonterra requires time, won’t last much longer,” Glass said.

Fonterra also reported a loss in the prior year and embarked on a wide review that has already seen it sell a raft of assets, including the Tip Top ice cream business.

Dairy Holdings – which operates 59 farms – has more than 12 million Fonterra shares and is the co-operative’s largest supplying shareholder. The Timaru-based commercial farmer board includes two former Fonterra directors and occasional agitators Greg Gent and Colin Armer.

The latest Federated Farmers’ farm confidence survey – taken before Fonterra’s news – showed farmers are the most pessimistic they have been in a decade. A net 51.6 per cent of 1432 surveyed farmers – more than half of them dairy farmers – expect economic conditions for farmers to deteriorate in the coming 12 months, compared to a net 40.8 per cent in January.

The twice-yearly survey is conducted by Research First on be-

rates Fonterra at A-.

While the impairment charges were noteworthy, they are noncash and “do not affect Fonterra’s fundamental risk profile”, it said.

Fonterra, meanwhile, is expected to provide more of an update at the annual result next month.

The latest announcement, for example, did not touch on the value of its Soprole and Prolesur investment in Chile.

There was also no further writedown of the Beingmate Baby & Child Food Co stake after Fonterra announced plans to sell down its 18.8 per cent shareholding on market. Fonterra’s carrying value as at January 31 was in line with the current Beingmate share price and yuan exchange rate.

Fonterra said it has already taken a $405 million impairment on Beingmate last year.

It also underscored that the latest $200 million impairment on Dairy Partners Americas Brazil has nothing to do with a current review of further ownership options, including a potential sale of its stake. DPA is a joint venture between Nestle and Fonterra.

“This review is ongoing. The impairment is unrelated to this process,” Fonterra said.

half of Federated Farmers.

State-owned enterprise Landcorp, which trades as Pamu, is Fonterra’s second-biggest shareholder with 6.9 million shares.

Landcorp is scheduled to report annual earnings before the end of the month and in May it lowered its forecast earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and revaluations by $10 million to $27-$32 million and citing the uncertainty over the Fonterra dividend payment among factors weighing on the result.

“Dividends from Fonterra make up a relatively small part of our overall income. However, obviously, no dividend from Fonterra does impact our profit and losses and the valuation of Fonterra shares has an impact on our balance sheet,” it said.

Landcorp head of communications Simon King said the news wasn’t a surprise.

“Fonterra has previously signalled the challenging environment they are working in as they work to remodel their business.”

S&P Global Ratings, meanwhile, said Fonterra’s move was a “painful but necessary part of the co-operative’s turnaround” but had no impact on its rating. S&P

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Chch engineer fined $9000 for lie

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An engineer who lied about inspecting an earthquake-damaged Christchurch property has been fined $9000 and ordered to undertake professional development.

An Engineering New Zealand Disciplinary Committee found Pavol Csiba signed a report saying he had visited a property when he had not.

It emerged in a High Court dispute over an insurance claim for

damage the property sustained in the Canterbury quakes.

The disciplinary committee found that the report was misleading “as a reasonable observer would read the report and assume that he had visited [the] site and based his recommendations on that site visit”.

“Mr Csiba had multiple opportunities to correct the mistake and did not,” the engineers’ professional body said.

“As a member of Engineering

New Zealand, the public places trust in Mr Csiba and the care he uses when signing documents should reflect this trust.”

Csiba appealed the disciplinary committee’s decision but it was upheld by an appeal committee, which imposed additional costs.

If Csiba does not undertake further professional development in being an expert witness by January 6 next year, his membership of Engineering New Zealand will be suspended for six months.

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Club news www.guardianonline.co.nz Ashburton Musical Club Ashburton Musical Club were delighted to host “Opera Here ... anyone, anywhere, the brainchild of Lois Johnston (soprano) who along with Claire Barton (mezzo soprano) and Jeremy Woodside (piano accompanist) entertained an appreciative audience on Sunday, August 11.

The opera excerpts were mainly sung in French, German and Italian, but songs had been translated into English on the programme so that the audience could relate to each popular Opera sung.

Lois began with Barcarolle from the opera The Tales of Hoffmann – Offenbach sung in French.

Claire followed with O Mio Babbino Caro from the opera Gianni Schicchi, by Puccini sung in Italian. Non So Piu from The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart sung in Italian - Claire. Steal Me Sweet Thief/ What a Curse for a Woman is a a Timid Man - Menotti sung in English by Lois.

Va Laisse Couler Mes Larmes by Massenet sung in French by Lois.

A piano Solo Medley from the opera Carmen by Bizet was then presented by Jeremy.

Dido’s Lament/When I am Laid In Earth from the Opera Dido and Aeneas by Purcell sung in English by Lois then Claire sung Chacun a son Gout from the opera Die Fledermaus by Strauss in German.

Lois and Claire sung the Flower Duet from the opera Lakme by Delibes in French, followed by Claire singing Pres des Remparts de Seville from the opera Carmen by Bizet – sung in French.

Jeremy was welcomed back to the stage to play a Piano Solo - Intermezzo from the opera Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni. Queen of the Night from the Magic Flute by Mozart sung by Lois in German.

Stride La Vampa from the opera Il Trovatore by Verdi sung in Italian by Claire.

Juliet’s Waltz/Je Veux Vivre from Romeo and Juliet by Gounod sung in French by Lois.

A standing ovation was awarded these three very talented performers and an encore of the Drinking Song from La Traviata was sung by Lois and Claire to finish a wonderful afternoon’s entertainment.

Afternoon tea and a chat followed.

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Ashburton Writers’ Group President Julie welcomed all present at the August meeting of the Ashburton Writers’ Group held recently.

Julie read a quotation – “The most beautiful way to start and end the day is with a grateful heart”.

Rae presented a report on the Short Story and Poetry Competition. The usual prize ceremony was successfully held at the museum, with the mayor presenting the prizes.

Consideration to be given to having an adult section in the next Short Story Competition.

The Assignment for the meeting was Out of Place. Members wrote of learning yoga, wedding, birth defect, plane landing and unknown family.

The instant exercise was “black tar like substance”.

Members wrote of looking goth, on the cheeks, radio-active substance, homeless person, and knife into his chest.

The meeting concluded with the serving of afternoon tea, also Stacey telling us more of her recent overseas book signing trip.

The September assignment is Outside the Window.

Visitors are welcome, contact Rae on 3088927.

Plains Rotary club President Philip welcomed a good number of members to the weekly meeting and also welcomed guest speaker Pup (Paul) Chamberlain.

Philip advised that the group of four members who were planning to spend a week helping with the Fox River clean-up were advised that they were not required as the first phase being undertaken by volunteers has been completed.

A get together of members and partners interested in going on the Stewart Island trip early next year will be held on Friday evening.

After the meal, Sergeant Ray conducted a lively session in fining various members, sometime twice for any indiscretions over the past week.

A letter of thanks has been received from the Cancer Society Mid Canter-

bury group for our $1000 donation for helping run the Wellbeing and Resilience presentation last month.

Ray McLaren introduced guest speaker Pup Chamberlain. Pup of course was our own well known and respected community constable and he now works for the CDHB promoting wellness and mental wellbeing.

Pup told us of his 38 years in the police force with some interesting and amusing experiences and also shared with us the difficult times of having to deliver bad news to loved ones.

Without realising it he discovered the pressure and anxiety of this had caused serious effect on his own personal wellbeing and mental state.

This prompted him to leave and start with helping others through the difficult times.

His five ways to wellbeing are: Connect; talk and listen. Be there. Feel connected.

Give; your time, your words, your presence.

Take notice; remember the simple things that give you joy.

Keep learning; Embrace new experiences. See opportunities. Surprise yourself.

Be active; do what you can. Enjoy what you do. Move your mood.

A great presentation and thank you Pup for sharing it with us.

Our guest speaker on the 21st will be Hamish Riach who will speak about the Ashburton District Council and Crusaders.

This will be a partners’ night and members are encouraged to bring a guest.

Like to know more contact us on email: secretary@plainsrotary.org.nz

Run and Walk Ashburton Another hosted run on Saturday, August 3 was enjoyed from Gary and Dawn Whiting’s place.

Thirteen walkers and tworunners left Falcon Drive, taking various routes around Allenton on a beautiful sunny winter’s afternoon.

Some folk walked for 45 minutes others for 1½ hours. Afternoon tea topped off a successful afternoon.

Sunday, August 4 several members took part in the SI Half Marathon at Lake Hood, in both walking and run-

■■BASKETBALL

Adams, OKC appear no longer relevant

By Christopher Reive NZME

Steven Adams and the Oklahoma City Thunder are no longer relevant to a wider audience.

That was the message conveyed when the NBA announced its 2019-20 schedule this week, with the Thunder to be rarely sighted on nationally televised broadcasts.

In the 2018-19 season, the Oklahoma City side had 27 nationally televised games broadcasted on either ABC, ESPN or TNT. However, Kiwi fans will have to invest in the NBA League Pass streaming service to watch the team this season, with just three nationally televised games.

As is always the case in the NBA, off-season moves can make or break the interest in a team outside of its local fan base.

The Thunder lost former league MVP Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets and perennial All-Star Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers.

While they yielded hefty returns for both players which have

Stephen Adams set the franchise up well for the future, in the present the team is not seen as one that piques interest in a wider audience. That’s not to say they won’t be competitive. As the roster stands, they’ll certainly cause some problems in the highly competitive Western Conference, with Adams, superstar point guard Chris Paul, and sharp shooting Italian big man Danilo Gallinari leading the charge.

George’s Clippers, who also added reigning NBA Finals MVP

Kawhi Leonard in free agency, are one of the NBA’s marquee teams and feature on the national broadcast schedule 26 times; third behind LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers (31) and the reigning Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors (29).

The league has banked on the hype factor surrounding some teams, with the youthful exuberance of the New Orleans Pelicans on the national schedule 20 times. This year the Pelicans will have teenage superstar Zion Williamson on the roster, who is expected to garner plenty of interest as he already has a large worldwide following.

The season tips off on October 23 (NZ time) with the Pelicans taking on the Toronto Raptors, the current NBA champions, while the Lakers and Clippers square off for the first of four times.

Adams and the Thunder get their season under way on October 24 (NZ time) away to the Utah Jazz.

ning sections.

The weather delivered ideal temperatures keeping competitors cool and great results were achieved.

21km Open Walkers – Women: Judith Crozier 2nd place 2:39:24; Robbie Williams 4th place 2:41:52 and Jeanette McGrath 03:32:20. Open Walkers – Men: Darryn Harris 2nd place 2:35:33; Paul Severins 4th place 2:36:48.

7km 20-39 Open Women - Run: 6th place Kate Soal 38:19. 40-49 Veteran Men - Run 3rd place Eamon Hooper.

21km 20-39 Open Women - Run: Tamara Grant 1:48:39 (PB); Toresa Hooper 1:58:06. Congratulations everyone.

Due to the weather on Saturday, August 10 we cancelled our trip to Staveley and moved this to town, however there were only the two crazy runners who braved the driving rain and cold managing 11km before returning for a warm cuppa at Robert Harris Café.

Fast forward to 6.30pm and 20 members came together for the annual quiz and pot luck dinner which was held at Mania-O-Roto Park Scout Den. Quiz Master Dennis Taylor had put together a terrific group of multi choice questions which had everyone reaching for their thinking caps.

The trophy this year was awarded to David Bayne with a top score of 18/25.

Good luck to those competing next

Ashburton Guardian 13 week in the Governors Bay to Lyttelton 10km road race. Until next time, keep moving everyone.

Wakanui WI Wakanui WI’s July meeting started with a social outing to the Regent Cinema to watch the movie The Chaperone followed by lunch at The Stables Restaurant.

A short meeting followed chaired by Vice-President, Dianne Carter.

Claire West and Jeanette Cuthbertson were thanked for supplying flowers for the hospital.

Wakanui had a successful day at the Federation Cup Day and Quizco winning the Rugby Cup for most points in the table entries and one team coming second in the Quizco.

Several members had helped with sewing quilts for the St. John rooms – a Federation activity.

Further to Christine Wilson’s talk regarding the Mid Canterbury Hospice at the June meeting it was decided to donate $200 to the Hospice.

Arrangements were made for six members to deliver Meals on Wheels on August 7 and names were given to enter a team in the WI Indoor Bowls competition on August 30.

Next meeting will be held on August 28 at 1.45pm.

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There are times where your stories may need to be abridged due to space restrictions also, but you can still see the full reports on guardianonline.co.nz SPORTS DRAWS AND RESULTS RESULTS ■■ Golf Mayfield Golf Club August 13 Ladies Division District Teams Mayfield Won. Average Nett 80, Sue Graham nett 77, Sanae Hydes nett 83. Best Netts Overall, Lal Mulligan 96-25-71, Helen Rapsey 102-26-76, Sue Graham 107-30-77, Margaret Read 111-32-79. Marilyn Cross 2nd Shot 2&11 0-29 Jan Clucas, 30+Jan Early. Sims Bakery No 5 Nearest the Pin Not Struck. Mr Manns Bakery & Café No 14 Nearest the Pin Not Struck.

99.8, 98.6, Steve McArthur 97.3, 99.8, Samuel Smith 88.1, 93.1, 98.2, Kevin Hooper 95.5, 194.7, Sarah Du Toit 177.3, Keith Bonnington 187.6, 94.3, T.J. Stewart 190.4, Hinds visitors: Emma Simpson 89.1, J. Randall 85.0, 97.2, Murray Bland 91.0, Mason Bland 76.0, Simon Bland 91.2, Dave Kingsbury 98.5.

Phoenix: Madison Tourle 95.1, Charlie Howden 67.0, Claudia Cudmore 92.3, Brontson Cudmore 94.3, Amelia Swan 95.4,194.4, Jack McIntosh 85.1, Byron Pincott 81.1, Sean McQuillan 90.2, Gene Moore 89.2, Tane Moore 80.2, Zac 80.0, Shania Harrison-Lee 199.14

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Tinwald Golf Club August 13 – Stroke Barb Cochrane 79, Maree Moore 81 c/b, June Bruhns 81 9 Hole Competition 2 Clubs & Putter Nancy Costin 38, Denise Morgan 41, Diana Wellman 41 Nearest the Pin: Murray Young Property Broker (2nd Shot) #2 Barb Cochrane, Sims Bakery #6 Not Struck , Mac & Maggie #12 Jo Peacock, Outdoor Adventure (2nd Shot) #16 Jo Pecock.

■■ Shooting Target Shooting Mid Canterbury August 12-13 Coronation: Emma Smith 98.6, 97.2, Jack Jones 88.1, 93.3, 97.4, Charlotte McKenzie 94.3, 194.11, Shania Harrison-Lee 100.6, 197.13, Michaela Smith 91.2, 188.1, Colin Taylor, Sandy Bennett

■■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club August 17 – Weekend Ladies Rnd 3 MacKay Trophy - report 8.15am for 8.45 start Convenors S Bradford- 0211590983 and B Fechney 0211305366 August 20 – Midweek ladies Visit to Russley August 22 – Nine hole Men and Women - report 9.30am for 10.00 start Rnd 5 Heather Smith Trophy - stableford Secretary - M Morgan 0279645380, Club Captain S Lemon 0274054910

Tinwald Golf Club August 20 – Ladies Division Medal 3rd Lloyd Trophy 9 holes 6th Judy Johns Stableford Starters D. Bell P. Ellis Cards V. Prendergast C. Linney, Draw steward J. Bruhns

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■■UFC

Hoping to prove doubters wrong

By Christopher Reive NZME

Over hyped, overrated, trying too hard and undeserving. Mixed martial arts fans have never shied away from letting Israel Adesanya know what they think about him.

And as the Kiwi middleweight has soared into the upper echelon of active mixed martial artists, so too has the number of naysayers.

The critiques from armchair critics have followed Adesanya throughout his career, from his days fighting on New Zealand cards and with promotions in Australia and China to his rise to become UFC interim middleweight champion.

But when he meets middleweight champion Robert Whittaker for the undisputed title at UFC 243 in Melbourne in October, many commenters have stuck him with the unfamiliar tag of underdog.

In every fight he’s had in the UFC since his debut in February last year, Adesanya has always been the favoured fighter and delivered every time. Against Auckland-born Whittaker, however, he finds himself on the other side of the ledger.

“This is what happens and the name of the game. People are very wishy-washy,” Adesanya said.

“It’s not really about him (Whittaker). It could be anyone I fight.

They’ll never give me a chance because they don’t want to see me win. Some do, definitely, and I appreciate you, but some don’t – and I appreciate you too because I keep proving you wrong and I’ll keep proving myself right.”

The 30-year-old will meet Whittaker at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, which has a capacity of just over 53,000 people. It’s a meeting that has been a long time coming for Adesanya, who said it was a fight he wanted long before he made it into the UFC. Now he doesn’t just get the world title fight, but gets to headline what shapes up as the biggest event in Australasian combat sports to date.

Israel Adesanya will fight Robert Whittaker for the undisputed UFC middleweight championship.

“As soon as I got in the UFC I planted the seed, so it’s been a long time coming. Even now, unfortunately because he’s been injured and stuff, it’s just been building…a lot of buildup, but now here we are.

“It’s coming up slowly. I pretty much came off the couch for this camp so my body’s been loving it and getting into training with no niggling injuries.”

With the fight being booked so

far in advance, Adesanya has taken advantage of the extra time to train with his team at City Kickboxing. With eight weeks to go before the bout, Adesanya has already been in camp for about a month, working alongside Kai Kara-France, who fights on the UFC card in China at the end of the month, and Dan Hooker who has demanded to be booked on the Melbourne card.

“The extra four weeks … it’s

■■RUGBY

Watch out, the Spidercam is coming to a TV near you Sky Sport has announced an alternative way of watching the Black Ferns and the All Blacks play this Saturday – a live dedicated Spidercam channel.

The Spidercam, a camera that Sky says offers a “gravity-defying” experience, will offer fans a new way of following this weekend’s double header.

“Spidercam provides our viewers with some incredible footage so we’ve decided to make this camera feed available to Sky Sport rugby fans for these two test matches,” said Sky’s head of sport production Brian Hitchcock.

“For us, it’s about innovating and providing the best possible viewing experience to

our customers.” Sky subscribers will also have the ability to use their Sky Go account as a second screen to watch the Spidercam channel while watching the normal live action on Sky Sport 1.

Sky Sport also announced that it will be introducing alternative te reo Maori commentary and closed captioning for the remaining Black Ferns and All Blacks matches of the year.

• Black Ferns v Wallaroos – Spidercam coverage will begin from 4.50pm Saturday 17 August on Sky channel 50.

• All Blacks v Wallabies - Spidercam coverage will begin from 7.25pm, Saturday 17 August on Sky channel 50.

about feeling healthy and assuring he’ll be ready to on fight night.

He’s expected to have the home crowd on his side, and Adesanya said he was hopeful Whittaker could draw on that energy to make it into the cage on the day.

“He’s a tough guy and this is a tough game. Let him do what he needs to do… any sort of superstitions he needs to get him across the line and make it to the fight – please get it done.”

different,” Adesanya said. “We did some things early on to change the whole name of this game, this whole camp. We’ve put everything in the right place, let’s put it that way.”

The fight will be the third time Australian-based Whittaker has had a title defence in his home country. In both previous bookings he was forced to withdraw through injury or illness.

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■■RUGBY

Bringing strength to women’s game

By Matt Markham

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The women’s rugby scene in Mid Canterbury is set to take a further step forward next year with the Hampstead Rugby Club announcing this week that they intend to field a women’s side in next year’s competition.

It’s a bold and somewhat brazen move, but one the club are extremely excited about and while still very much in its infancy, there’s plenty of ground work gone in behind the scenes to even get to this point.

“We’ve done a lot of thinking and planning,” club president, Tracey Henderson said.

“One of the key things was ensuring that we had the right people on board to drive it and make it work and I think we’ve got those people on board, so it’s very exciting.”

The decision to even entertain the idea of trying to build a women’s team was, in some parts borne from this past season’s senior coach, Shaun Bovey and his passion for the women’s game.

He announced his intention to step down as head coach of the senior team late this season and up until the announcement this week his next steps were unknown.

“I’m excited, there’s no hiding the fact that my passion lies with the women’s game and to be able to still be a part of the Hampstead club is something I’m really happy about,” he said.

But one coach doesn’t a rugby team make and Bovey has managed to bring in a couple of other well known names to help him drive the ship.

Vaughan Ward will join Bovey as a co-coach while Jason Tennant is set to be the side’s manager.

Mid Canterbury had its first women’s side field a team this year when Celtic entered the fray and while drawing from a potentially small pool of players, the Hampstead Club are confident

The team behind Hampstead’s announcement of a new women’s rugby team next season (from left): Shaun Bovey, Tracey Henderson, Jason Tennant and Vaughan Ward.

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“We feel we’ve had significant enough interest from people who aren’t yet playing or haven’t played but are keen to,” Henderson said.

“The last thing we want to do is set out and end up pushing another team to the point where they can’t field a team, we wouldn’t be doing it if we felt that might be the case.

“But we’ve had good feedback and and plenty of people saying that they’d be keen to be in-

volved so that was enough to get the conversation going and it’s snowballed from there.”

The club intends to hold an information evening on Friday, August 30 at the Hampstead Rugby Club at 6pm and is issuing the invite to anyone and everyone who might be keen on seeing what it’s all about to come along and hear what has to be said.

Bovey’s intentions are to have a get-together before Christmas to do some assessment work on where everyone who is keen to play is at and then give them some work-ons over the Christ-

mas break before reconvening in the new year.

“We’re looking at holding a bit of a training camp in February and bringing a few people in to help us out along the way, it’s all coming together.

“And then the plan is to hopefully head down to the Queenstown tournament before we kick into the season.”

As the growth of the women’s game around New Zealand continues to increase, the timing seems perfect for Hampstead to come on board and Bovey is setting himself the challenge of

ensuring they have a full roster from the outset.

“We want 34 names on the board and then we can go from there, there’s no point in doing it and then battling from week-toweek to try and field a team.

“I’m confident we can get there and we’ll be providing all the help we can to anyone who is interested in playing to hopefully get them involved.”

Anyone interested in being a part of the team is asked to contact Jason Tennant on 021 300 013 or at jason_tennant@icloud. com

Test great calls for All Blacks to ‘beat up Wallabies’ NZME Ian Jones has warned the All Blacks can’t rely on the “Eden Park factor” when they face the Wallabies on Saturday and must urgently address their mindset if they wish to retain the Bledisloe Cup. Panic overshadowed the nation when the All Blacks fell to a shock 47-26 loss to Australia last weekend at Perth’s Optus Stadium in a match where the New Zealand side were outclassed physically and mentally.

It was far from what is expected from an All Blacks side a little more than a month ahead of the first pool game of the Rugby World Cup and with Scott Barrett copping a three-week ban for a

Former All Black Ian Jones red-carded shoulder charge on Michael Hooper, the side have plenty to prove to both fans and

themselves this weekend.

With so much on the line, former All Blacks lock Jones said it was essential the team tackled the clash with a dominant physical approach.

“They’ve got to physically go straight and knock these guys around and get into that zone,” Jones, who played 79 tests for the All Blacks, told the Radio Sport Breakfast. “It’s about ‘this is the fortress, this is All Black rugby, this is how we’re going to beat these Wallabies up,’ and just smack them around in that regard.

“They can’t just rely on this wonderful Eden Park factor, they’ll have to front up to themselves. Do I expect the Wallabies to be able to perform at the level again? Yes, I do ... we have to

dampen that, we have to physically get into them, knock them around and show them who’s boss.”

With Barrett set to miss out on Saturday’s return test, All Black selectors will be tossing up who to partner alongside Sam Whitelock, with Patrick Tuipulotu a likely option.

A new starting midfield is also a possibility with plenty of talk around who could start on the wing.

Picking three-capped George Bridge to take Reiko Ioane’s place in the starting line-up, Jones said it could be a make-or-break game for many of the World Cup hopefuls.

“George Bridge is a guy I quite like ... you know what perfor-

mance you’re going to get out of him,” Jones said. “The work rate that he does, he goes looking for the ball, means he’s involved in the game a little bit more. Reiko Ioane ... may have to learn a few of those tricks this coming Saturday night.

“You’d expect Patrick Tuipulotu, big lump of a man, to somehow get up to a 50 to 60-minute performance because we haven’t seen that. He’s a great flyer by all accounts, clearly fit enough, [but] there seems to be something missing.

“If they can get a good 60 minutes out of Patrick, he’ll be off to Japan.”

The All Blacks face the Wallabies at Eden Park on Saturday at 7.35pm.

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It’s finals time . . .

The two teams to contest the 2019 Mid Canterbury Netball premier final will be found tonight. So how are the four semi-finalists shaping up?

Erin Tasker found out.

COLLEGE A When you are the top qualifier heading to the semi-finals, it certainly adds to the pressure. But College A coach Kaye Kennedy is determined to ensure her side is fully focused on the job at hand when they square off against United A tonight.

College A’s goal at the start of the year was to make the semis, but as the season progressed and the young side continued to build and prove themselves, that goal moved to making the final.

“But we’re not getting ahead of ourselves too much, because it all comes down to one game, so that’s our mantra this week, it’s one game at a time,” Kennedy said.

She said it was about focusing on the process and not the result, and not letting the occasion get to them.

“It’s semi-finals time and everybody is going to come out all guns blazing, so we certainly won’t be taking them lightly and we need to keep moving forward,” Kennedy said.

“On the day you just don’t know what’s going to happen, so we will just go out there and play our usual game and make sure we keep our composure. That’s one of the key

Grace Adams and her College A team-mates are the team to beat after three rounds this season.

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things we have really been concentrating on.”

College A were the youngest premier one team, but they had proven tough to beat.

“I think we probably have surprised some of those bigger teams because we have gone out there and played with maturity, confidence and composure,” Kennedy said.

“They are great kids and they have got so much passion for the game, and I ask a lot from them as far as commitment goes, and they never question it.”

UNITED A

Stacey Grant is a key shooter and one of the experienced campaigners in the United A side.

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There’s been a bit of head-scratching going on in the United A camp in the lead-up to their semi-final against College A tonight.

How had they gone from being the only unbeaten team in the competition, to losing three games straight heading into the finals?

United A coach Claire Tappin knows her side has what it takes to go all the way, but she also knows that turning things around and getting past College A to make it to the top was going to be far from easy.

United A started this season in premier two – the grade they were disappointingly relegated to last season – but fought their way back into premier one at the first available opportunity and didn’t look back.

Back in premier one for round two, they didn’t lose a game. But in the third and final championship round, they’d hit a stumbling block.

They lost to College A, then Celtic A and then last week, went down to Methven A. But they did enough to make the semi-finals, and now they just need to rediscover the form that made them one of the season’s early frontrunners.

Tappin said it was time for her side to reach the potential she knew they had. If they did, they’d make the final.

On their day, Tappin said United A could beat College A, just like they did in round two.

“We went through unbeaten then had one loss and we didn’t pick ourselves up afterwards,” Tappin said.

“It’s really about the top two inches and getting ourselves into the right head space.”

She said she had a strong squad and confidence in their skills and their game plan, it was just a matter of it all coming together on the court.

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Mid Canterbury Netball’s premier semi-finals schedule for tonight at the EA Networks Centre is: PREMIER ONE

PREMIER TWO

Semi-final one - 6.30pm, College A v United A, ACL court Semi-final two - 7.30pm, Celtic A v Hampstead A, ACL court 5 v 6 – 7.30pm, Methven A v Mt Somers, Ashburton Trust court

Semi-final one – 6.30pm, Celtic B v College B, Ashburton Trust court Semi-final two – 6.30pm, Methven B v Southern A, Carrfields court 5 v 6 – 7.30pm, Celtic C v Hampstead B, Carrfields court

CELTIC A Before a ball was even passed this season, Celtic A were the team to beat in many’s eyes.

That was because last season they were unbeatable. They went through the entire season without dropping a game, and claimed the 2018 Mid Canterbury Netball premier one title with a win over Methven A in the final.

And they started 2019 well, too. But towards the end of round two, the wheels started to fall off a little bit. They lost to both College A and United A, and then started the third and final championship round with a loss to the team that they will now play in the semi-finals – Hampstead A. That game was where things started changing again, but this time for the better, Celtic A coach Ange Leadley said.

“That was in our bad patch and they caught us on a bad night, but Hampstead did play well and did all the right things, playing a really good steady game of netball,” Leadley said.

After the three losses, something had to change, and it did. Celtic A bounced back and started looking more like the team that took it out last season, but then they came up against College A. That was last week, in their last game before the finals, and College A won by 15 goals.

Leadley said Celtic A didn’t play badly, they just didn’t stick to their structures against a young side you couldn’t afford to go off the boil against.

But they’d put that behind them and turned their attention to tonight’s semi-final against Hampstead A, where Leadley looked to have depth and choice when it comes to who takes to the court, at the business end of a season where that hadn’t always been the case.

“We have had some pretty major injuries, so that hasn’t helped us, but we have been really well supported by the club in terms of our social teams and what we call our ‘friends of Celtic’.”

Shannon Stockdale has been a constant in the Celtic A mid-court for the past couple of seasons.

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HAMPSTEAD A

Nicole Hands has been a key figure across the court for Hampstead again this season.

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Just a few short weeks ago, Hampstead A did something they hadn’t been able to do in some time. They beat Celtic A. Now, the two sides are preparing to meet again when the Mid Canterbury Netball premier one semi-finals hit the courts tonight, and for Hampstead coach Janene McDowell and her players, the feeling at the end of that last encounter was still fresh in their minds.

But, they knew that not too much can be read into that dramatic, last-minute, one-goal win, because in semi-final netball, anything was possible.

McDowell knows her side are in for a tough battle.

“It’s a funny position, because all teams – apart from College, I suppose – have had some up and down games, in this last round anyway,” McDowell said.

“So it makes it unpredictable.”

McDowell said her side just needed to stick to some really good, basic netball skills and make their connections tonight.

She said it was all about mindset and it was important to settle into the game quickly.

Hampstead A has produced some outstanding netball at times this season, but also hasn’t met their own expectations at

times. But, they weren’t alone.

Hampstead A finished third on the points table at the end of the third and final championship round, which put them into the semi-final against second-placed Celtic A. Both had three wins and two losses to their names, but a bonus point just edged Celtic A ahead.

Last week the two sides faced very different games – Celtic A took on a College A side that was on a roll and came away with a 15-goal loss, while Hampstead A took on bottom-of-the-table Mt Somers and came away with a pretty good win.

On the sideline, alongside McDowell for that game, was a familiar face – Andrea Cousins, the assistant coach of the Mainland Beko team. With her national league duties done for the season, she’d made herself available to help out the club she’d had a long association with, and McDowell said they’d have been silly to turn her down.

Cousins was the coach of the Hampstead A side the last time they won the premier title, back in 2009, and there was hope that a little bit of input from her might be just what Hampstead A needs to help them lift that trophy again.

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

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‘Back to future’ for Nikorima

‘Don’t forget to have fun’

By Michael Burgess NZME

Warriors coach Stephen Kearney has confirmed that Kodi Nikorima will play as a hooker against the Roosters on Sunday.

It’s a back to the future move for the Kiwis half, who was used at dummy half for much of his early NRL career, and a vote of confidence in incumbent fiveeighth Chanel Harris-Tavita.

Nikorima’s involvement in the match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (4pm NZT) is still contingent on how he comes through the Warriors’ remaining training sessions this week (Thursday and Saturday) but the signs are good.

The 25-year-old took part in an extended session on Wednesday, moving well on the ankle injury that has troubled him for the last month.

Nikorima was injured in the act of scoring against Sharks in round 18, then aggravated the injury early in the Raiders clash two weeks ago.

“He wasn’t too bad today,” said Kearney. “We will get an assessment and see how he goes on Thursday. At this stage I would look at him coming off the bench for us. I would anticipate him coming on at dummy half.”

Nikorima’s likely use at hooker is a sign of Harris-Tavita’s growing status at the club. In the past the Warriors may have looked to rush Nikorima back into the halves as soon as possible, but there is faith that the 20-year-old can do the job, even against the reigning premiers.

It’s also a nod to the hooking crisis at the club, with Nathaniel Roache and Karl Lawton out

By Patrick McKendry NZME

Kodi Nikorima will play as a hooker against the Roosters on Sunday. with injury and Issac Luke suspended.

Nikorima is an experienced NRL hooker, and one of the best runners from dummy half in the competition. He played 20 matches in 2016 and 16 in 2017 as a utility option off the bench, usually as a back-up hooker.

Nikorima wants to play in the halves – that was one of the reasons why he left Red Hill – and remains the frontline option as Harris-Tavita continues to build his game, but the competition is positive for the club.

“Chanel’s been ticking along okay,” said Kearney. “He has executed his job, which is what we

want to do. [It’s a] big challenge this week, another big challenge next week. That’s the NRL. With Chanel that’s what he has to get used to and it’s all part of his development.”

Captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been highly impressed with the Pakarunga junior, who made his debut in round four this season.

“He stands up in moments, for a young player he keeps on turning up,” said Tuivasa-Sheck.

“He always wants to learn and is always putting his hand up to learn different things. No matter where he gets put – he was in at hooker a couple of weeks ago –

he just turns up and gets his job done.”

After a sharp contrast in performances over the last two weeks, Tuivasa-Sheck hopes the impressive 24-16 win over the Sea Eagles last Friday has set a template.

“I spoke to the boys about how we can be such a different team if we come out here with the right intent and that is what we have working on,” said Tuivasa-Sheck. “I believe so much in these guys and it’s frustrating when we don’t bring it each week and that is the challenge for us each week, it’s about bringing our best.”

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Aussie media poke fun at All Blacks veterans NZME The blows keep coming.

Getting ripped apart by the Wallabies in Perth was tough enough for the All Blacks and their nation of supporters.

But the Daily Telegraph has offered no respite, using Faceapp to publish photos which turn current All Black stars into old men.

Having been blown off the park in Bledisloe One, the paper is now pensioning Kieran Read and co. off before the decider at Eden Park on Saturday night.

Sonny Bill Williams, Sam Whitelock and Read all get the photo treatment, under a headline “Wallabies warned not to take All Blacks’ senior citizens lightly”.

By the looks of it, you could almost imagine some of New Zealand’s greatest footballers getting to Eden Park on a free bus pass and sneaking scones and flasks of tea into the ground.

The gag is reminiscent of the Telegraph’s lead up work to the 2015 World Cup final,

Sam Whitelock and Kieran Read as mocked by the Daily Telegraph via FaceApp. when it labelled Richie McCaw the ‘Richetty Grub’ who was the “master of the dark arts of breakdown cheating”.

As the latest story notes, the Wallabies’ match day squad are lively young pups compared to the All Black side which capitulated in Perth.

It helpfully lists the All Blacks in the over 30s club: SBW (34),

Kieran Read (33), Ben Smith (33), Dane Coles (32), Owen Franks (31), Matt Todd (31), Sam Whitelock (30), Aaron Smith (30), Joe Moody (30).

The Wallabies have 10 players over 30 in their squad, but most of them have become fringe selections as coach Michael Cheika turns to younger performers.

The age gap may narrow when

the All Black side is revealed by Steve Hansen, who must surely wield the axe to deal with underperforming veterans.

The Telegraph noted the All Blacks response to the Perth defeat, quoting SBW as saying: “Last week they came to play, they came with that fire, and we’re going to have to match that this week if we’re any chance of holding that Bledisloe.”

And Whitelock reckoned: “No one wants to be part of the team that has to let them take it, so it’s on the group of guys we have here at the moment to make sure that doesn’t happen.”

But if they do need extra motivation, SBW, Whitelock and co. need only check out the Telegraph story which also notes Ben Smith’s loss of form.

SBW is portrayed as a rather impressive old man, but the Faceapp treatment for Whitelock and Read is not so favourable.

The ruggedly handsome Whitelock gets a shabby makeover while the great rugby warhorse Read has a haunted look.

Don’t forget to have fun. It may sound like a strange message for the All Blacks as they prepare for a test against the Wallabies at Eden Park which will determine the fate of the Bledisloe Cup but it’s one delivered with the best of intentions by Sonny Bill Williams, a midfielder returning in the nick of time.

Jack Goodhue’s hamstring injury means Williams will either start against Australia on Saturday or run on from the reserves bench should the All Blacks select second-five Ngani Laumape to start alongside centre Anton LienertBrown instead.

And, after playing two full games for Counties recently, Williams has re-found the fun aspect of rugby. He didn’t react well to a recent story in the Herald which suggested he was under pressure to perform in the Mitre 10 Cup in order to make his third World Cup squad, but his joie de vivre is back big time this week as he prepares to return to the black jersey.

“When you come into an environment like this; there’s a lot of pressure and it’s high stakes footy,” Williams said. “To go back there [to Counties], you can just enjoy being around the boys and playing with your mates.

“Obviously the [All Black] boys are hurting [after loss last weekend] … but we have to perk ourselves up and smile. For myself, that’s what I’m about because I have got in that place where everything’s serious – it’s footy, footy, footy. And you lose the enjoyment aspect.”

Williams, short of rugby this year due to a long list of injuries, including a knee problem and hamstring strain, was satisfactory against the Boks in the recent drawn test in Wellington before he was told to improve his match fitness in a less intense environment.

He said there were few messages from the selectors apart from: “Just go out and get a feel for it – get the running game going and just back yourself. At Counties, one of our pillars is having fun and another is expressing yourself so I just tried to do that.”

Asked if he felt he was on trial, he said: “I think you’re always on trial. If you don’t think you are then you’ll be slipping. For myself, I’ve really focused on being where my feet are, being grateful, and also understanding if you concentrate too much on the big picture you lose sight of what’s happening in front of you.”

Watching the All Blacks lose to the Wallabies in Perth was not as easy for the former league player who has spent a lot of time across the ditch.

“It was tough. From a personal point of view, you want to be a part of it but you also want the boys to do well. It was a tough game to watch but I was proud of the boys and the ticker they showed. They hung in there and showed some fight as All Blacks do.”

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Waikato BOP harness Today at Cambridge Raceway

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M9 Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Addington Raceway Meeting Date: 15 August 2019 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 4.06pm (NZT) RABBITER’S REST RESTAURANT DASH C3, 295m 1 11212 Jinja Sneak 17.36................................... A Joyce 2 84131 Goldstar Halsey 17.48 S &.....................B Evans 3 22x33 Go Gunna 17.25.....................................R Wales 4 82215 Culvie Lass 17.33 H &............................... Taylor 5 41118 Culvie Ness 17.31 H &.............................. Taylor 6 11313 Sozin’s Empire 17.56....................... J McInerney 7 12314 Smash Achiever 17.16...........................M Grant 8 54123 Billy Frost 17.44......................................M Grant 9 31176 Regal Jock nwtd.............................. J McInerney 10 23255 Punch On Buzz 17.37..................... J McInerney 2 4.24pm AMERICAN WARRIOR @ STUD DASH C4, 295m 1 43472 Loco Lola 17.18................................A Bradshaw 2 31823 Dyna Lenny 17.17...............................C Roberts 3 73374 Know Sweat 17.26................................ G Cleeve 4 71852 Bender Truth 17.11...........................A Bradshaw 5 38243 Smash Damage 17.17............................M Grant 6 25134 Smash Grenade 17.38...........................M Grant 7 65227 Martha Magic 17.33 H &........................... Taylor 8 42533 Nozzno Fear 17.10...........................A Bradshaw 9 56552 Goldstar Major 17.26 S &.......................B Evans 10 58455 Disobedience 17.19 S &.........................B Evans 3 4.44pm GREATMATES GREYHOUND REHOMING SPRINT C4, 295m 1 31255 Broken Penniless 17.40........................ G Cleeve 2 22471 Goldstar Dodge 17.26 S &.....................B Evans 3 46411 Black Tori 17.35................................A Bradshaw 4 45165 Golden Bay 17.13 J M............................McCook 5 18341 Memoir 17.39 H &..................................... Taylor 6 33456 Little Krakatoa 17.24........................A Bradshaw 7 32344 Smash Attack 17.22...............................M Grant 8 42116 Homebush Finn 17.21..................... J McInerney 9 56552 Goldstar Major 17.26 S &.......................B Evans 10 27518 Cawbourne Cruz 17.57.......................D Roberts 4 5.04pm REAL PET FOODS ROLLESTON SPRINT C4/5, 295m 1 73535 Wildebeest 17.20..............................A Bradshaw 2 16165 Fleur Dior 17.27............................... R Blackburn

M3 Waikato Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Cambridge Raceway Meeting Date: 15 August 2019 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 9, 10 and 11 1 12.01pm (NZT) HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFF SUMMERHAYS C1, 375m 1 61 React Respond nwtd........................R Roper 2 48546 On Demand nwtd..............................M Black 3 85688 Bigtime Serena nwtd..................... H Mullane 4 64655 Jinja Jake 21.62 W &.......................T Steele 5 45472 Flying Dewy 21.87 R &........................L Udy 6 22864 El Narco 21.67.................................P Green 7 27476 Yella Ella 21.54 R &.............................L Udy 8 25575 Extroverted nwtd............................. S O’Neill 9 17867 Stellar Babe 22.10 P &................... J Cleaver 10 83758 Talkabout Ziggy nwtd.......................... D Ray 2 12.18pm KAREN WALSH WGRC 2018-2019 LEADING TRAINER C4, 375m 1 17742 Too The Nail 20.89.............................E Potts 2 67335 Zipping Ringo 21.31............................ D Ray 3 16464 Kiwi Gal 21.27 U &.............................Cottam 4 13445 Classy Impact 21.13........................ T Green 5 11111 Artic Miss 21.16.......................... G Pomeroy 6 63122 Raging Demon 20.99 R &....................L Udy 7 86383 Noah Who 21.03......................... M Prangley 8 38535 Magic Flynn nwtd................................L Cole 3 12.35pm DYNA WESLYN WGRC DISTANCE GOY C1, 375m 1 22454 Go Home Harry 21.58....................... S Clark 2 35585 Seven Sharp 21.56..................... W Toomath 3 74484 Talkabout Sophie nwtd......................M Black 4 38853 Grouch Pawset 21.57.......................P Green 5 22272 Tribal Conquest nwtd R &....................L Udy 6 42351 Tango Miss 21.46............................. T Green 7 27765 Unconscionable 21.45 R &..................L Udy 8 26665 Platinum Tears 21.49.......................R Roper 9 85787 Snoopy’s Bro nwtd.............................. D Ray 10 83758 Talkabout Ziggy nwtd.......................... D Ray

5 06007 Prince George (5) fr....................... A Poutama 6 x1440 Pretorius (6) fr.................................... D Moore 7 53830 Sir Henry Castleton (7) fr...........A Harrison (J) 8 860x6 Harry H (8) fr.............................L Whittaker (J) 9 36299 Little Bro (U1) fr...................................M White 10 00D60 Littlebitoflove fr......................Scratched 11 73670 Grenado (U2) fr.............................J Abernethy 12 1x202 Kimkar Dash (U3) fr............ F Schumacher (J) 13 81968 Savitskaya (U4) fr...................................L Chin 3 6.21pm MATAMATA CLUB MOBILE PACE $7500, non-winners 3yo+., mobile, 2200m 1 24 Hampton Banner fr...........................Scratched 2 5 Super Actor (1) fr................. F Schumacher (J) 3 7 Captain Max (2) fr............................ B Butcher 4 Saul Good (3) fr............................M McKendry 5 363 Ocean Beach (4) fr........................ P Ferguson 6 29 Carse O Fern Cully (5) fr.....................M White 7 4 Im A Denny Too (6) fr....................... Z Butcher 8 Creator (7) fr.................................... R Fensom 9 Ace Strike (21) fr............................ A Poutama 4 6.46pm HORSE & JOCKEY INN TROT $7500, non-winners 3yo+, stand, 2200m 1 0x Duchess Of Cambridge (1) fr............T Mitchell 2 0xL Smartly Spoken (2) fr................ N Chilcott 3 070x5 Chinski (3) fr................................. S McCaffrey 4 D Mount Aspiring (4) fr..................J Abernethy

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Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway 3 15368 Busy Rocca 17.29..................................M Grant 4 33361 Lisa’s Boy 17.24.................................... R Casey 5 16717 Chanyaka 17.23......................................B Dann 6 12211 Ohoka Clare 17.17..............................L Waretini 7 57671 Princely Gold 17.15......................... J McInerney 8 55277 Cawbourne Britty 17.22.......................C Roberts 9 87378 Nippa Martino 17.22........................ J McInerney 10 56552 Goldstar Major 17.26 S &.......................B Evans 5 5.21pm BALCAIRN STOCK FOODS THURSDAY PLACE PICK DASH C4/5, 295m 1 15826 Smash Wild 17.07..................................M Grant 2 32753 Nelso Allen 16.89................................C Roberts 3 13176 Chasing Fame nwtd.............................M B Fuller 4 77237 Fired Up Jed 17.23..................................B Dann 5 35168 Neelix 17.29.................................... R Blackburn 6 13131 Colbert 17.25................................... R Blackburn 7 71421 Opawa Lacy 17.04 J &...........................D Fahey 8 36615 Mohican Run 17.13..........................A Bradshaw 9 87378 Nippa Martino 17.22........................ J McInerney 10 56552 Goldstar Major 17.26 S &.......................B Evans 6 5.46pm SPRINGSTON HOTEL NZ BRED FINAL C1f, 295m 1 28316 Citizen Aguero 17.56....................... J McInerney 2 77x11 Would My Friend 17.42..............................A Lee 3 84442 Cosmic Richie 17.30....................... J McInerney 4 54432 Every Minute 17.51....................................A Lee 5 54561 Goldstar Montana 17.47 S &..................B Evans 6 65481 Mitcham Trudy 17.62....................... J McInerney 7 72661 Dream Runner 17.34 J M.......................McCook 8 68611 Mitcham Becky 17.38 J M......................McCook 9 45422 Epic Mate 17.41 J M...............................McCook 10 46362 Andrea Said 18.14 J M...........................McCook 7 6.11pm GOOD LUCK DYNA DAVE NZRS HEAT 1 NZRSq, 520m 1 77173 Sefton Joy 30.38.....................................R Wales 2 72213 Homebush Hotshot nwtd................. J McInerney 3 12113 Opawa Vinny 30.20 J &..........................D Fahey 4 45178 Know Leave 30.71................................ G Cleeve 5 38262 Dream Kay 30.29....................................R Wales 6 23444 Goldstar Sydney 30.14 S &....................B Evans 7 43414 Chunk 30.88.................................... J McInerney 8 52232 Know Denying 30.37............................ G Cleeve 9 15165 Eddie Hemi 30.25...................................R Wales

10 3748x Opawa Abbie Joy 30.25.........................R Wales 8 6.36pm PROTACK PH 0278703066 NZRS HEAT 2 NZRSq, 520m 1 78778 Malaga Molly 30.35......................... J McInerney 2 853x6 Opawa Rooster 29.99.............................R Wales 3 25413 Punters Bolt 30.67..................................R Wales 4 71146 Opawa Nat 30.28 J &.............................D Fahey 5 21456 Know Shame 30.04.............................. G Cleeve 6 74643 Know Equal 30.45................................ G Cleeve 7 34242 Goldstar Alaska 31.07 S &.....................B Evans 8 36448 Shift The Blame 30.47..................... J McInerney 9 45525 Opawa Lara 30.10..................................R Wales 10 3748x Opawa Abbie Joy 30.25.........................R Wales 9 7.02pm CANTERBURY TIMBER & HARDWARE NZRS HEAT 3 NZRSq, 520m 1 1577x Opawa Plum 30.45.................................R Wales 2 76466 Know Threat 30.21............................... G Cleeve 3 31373 Cosmic Stu 30.52............................ J McInerney 4 5F111 Opawa Deal 30.26 J &............................D Fahey 5 25237 Ester 30.33.............................................R Wales 6 21586 Black Dan nwtd................................ J McInerney 7 32672 Goldstar Whitey 30.35 S &.....................B Evans 8 71355 Trajan nwtd...................................... J McInerney 9 45525 Opawa Lara 30.10..................................R Wales 10 3748x Opawa Abbie Joy 30.25.........................R Wales 10 7.27pm GARRARD’S HORSE & HOUND CANTERBURY OTB MAIDEN C0f, 520m 1 24211 My Giovanni 30.99..................................R Wales 2 x3411 Born Tasha 30.65...................................R Wales 3 21 King Toliman nwtd...............................C Roberts 4 52 Jinja Dylan nwtd..................................... A Joyce 5 42 Opawa Toddy nwtd J &...........................D Fahey 6 2 Tricky nwtd.............................................D J Lane 7 1 Translation 31.17 J &..............................D Fahey 8 64221 Goldstar Yankee 30.54 S &.....................B Evans 9 24F23 Goldstar Vale nwtd S &...........................B Evans 10 78353 Punters Choice nwtd..............................R Wales 11 7.52pm HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY ROBIN WALES STAKES C4/5, 520m 1 24123 Know Refusal 30.35............................. G Cleeve 2 18341 Know Conclusion 30.31........................ G Cleeve 3 1313F Know Pudding 30.41............................ G Cleeve 4 28413 Start The Show 30.02...........................R Adcock

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21127 Go Glow 30.07 J &.................................D Fahey 74131 Thrilling Watch 30.60...........................D Roberts 16215 Go Brat 30.14 J &...................................D Fahey 16356 Bashful Buffy 30.55......................... J McInerney 37381 Egomaniacal 30.08..............................D Roberts 45475 Joe Bonanza 30.39......................... J McInerney 12 8.17pm CHALLENGE OPAWA PRESIDENTS CUP C5f, 295m 1 51111 Platinum Marshal 17.00.......................C Roberts 2 21443 Jinja Ellie 17.25...................................... A Joyce 3 14112 Sheza Rippa 16.91 J &...........................D Fahey 4 52243 Goldstar Trooper 17.01 S &....................B Evans 5 12232 Our Dazzel 17.00...................................R Wales 6 73221 Beck Eleven 17.09...............................L Waretini 7 73164 Dahteste 17.24...........................................A Lee 8 62123 Fantastic Amy nwtd................................ S Lozell 9 73535 Wildebeest 17.20..............................A Bradshaw 10 36615 Mohican Run 17.13..........................A Bradshaw SELECTIONS: Race 1: Jinja Sneak, Goldstar Halsey, Sozin’s Empire, Go Gunna, Smash Achiever Race 2: Loco Lola, Bender Truth, Dyna Lenny, Nozzno Fear, Martha Magic Race 3: Little Krakatoa, Goldstar Dodge, Golden Bay, Black Tori, Memoir Race 4: Wildebeest, Fleur Dior, Busy Rocca, Ohoka Clare, Chanyaka Race 5: Nelso Allen, Opawa Lacy, Smash Wild, Colbert, Mohican Run Race 6: Would My Friend, Citizen Aguero, Mitcham Becky, Cosmic Richie, Every Minute Race 7: Opawa Vinny, Know Denying, Sefton Joy, Dream Kay, Homebush Hotshot Race 8: Opawa Rooster, Punters Bolt, Malaga Molly, Opawa Nat, Know Shame Race 9: Opawa Deal, Ester, Know Threat, Opawa Plum, Goldstar Whitey Race 10: My Giovanni, Born Tasha, Goldstar Yankee, Tricky, Opawa Toddy Race 11: Go Glow, Start The Show, Know Refusal, Go Brat, Thrilling Watch Race 12: Sheza Rippa, Platinum Marshal, Our Dazzel, Beck Eleven, Jinja Ellie

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12.52pm ARCH LAWRENCE LEADING OWNER-TRAINER 2018-19 C3, 375m 1 82243 Kelly’s Girl 21.30......................... G Pomeroy 2 27451 Bigtime Hunter 21.63.................... H Mullane 3 23537 C’est L’Amour 21.44...........................B Craik 4 64682 Nangar Dream 21.16...................... G Farrell 5 42584 Paddy’s Passion 21.49..................... T Green 6 34213 Native Scout 21.34...........................P Green 7 41181 Kapai Tahi 21.56 R &...........................L Udy 8 77853 I’m A Leo nwtd W &..........................T Steele 9 14566 Go All Lin nwtd................................ S O’Neill 10 72878 Podium Phobia nwtd..................... H Mullane 5 1.10pm SPARTA WGRC SPRINTER GOY C4/5, 375m 1 32261 Call Me Leo 21.28............................ T Green 2 75311 Cawbourne Liz nwtd.....................M Roberts 3 75846 Mobility Scooter 21.20......................M Black 4 85877 Chitina Tin nwtd...............................P Green 5 12266 Suspicious Minds 20.89.....................B Craik 6 41433 Your Valentine 21.40..........................B Craik 7 1x625 Taking Aim nwtd..............................P Henley 8 44517 Fancy Fox 21.21..............................C Henley 6 1.27pm MAYHOUNDS RACING RETIREMENT PROJECT SERIES FINAL C1f, 375m 1 47366 Opawa Kong nwtd........................... G Farrell 2 16132 Grey Way 21.72.......................... G Pomeroy 3 43451 Jinja Liv 21.44 U &.............................Cottam 4 41225 Fancy 21.71.................................. H Mullane 5 88353 Decision nwtd.................................... S Clark 6 11 Thrilling Bruce 21.25........................ K Walsh 7 1111 Captain Kev 21.23 W &....................T Steele 8 57426 In Focus 21.66 P &........................ J Cleaver 9 47456 Just Maddie 21.72.............................M Black 10 35667 Double Change nwtd U &..................Cottam 7 1.44pm KAREN WALSH GRNZ 2018-2019 STRIKE RATE TRAINER C2, 375m 1 47167 Snoopy’s Hero 21.44........................... D Ray 2 33564 Monsoon Malabar 21.54 U &.............Cottam

3 58512 Elouera Mist 21.33.......................J T Pruden 4 67486 Botany Esmay 21.58........................P Green 5 35444 Oskitz 21.47.....................................S Codlin 6 34785 Asserting Power 21.62.................... S O’Neill 7 83166 Our Simba nwtd.............................. G Farrell 8 11123 Wedgwood Warrior 21.81 M &.......... J Smith 9 21487 Gain Capital 21.54.............................B Craik 10 27787 Luke Skywalker nwtd...................... L A Hunt 8 2.02pm CAMBRIDGE CANNONBALL C5, 375m 1 31472 Athenais 21.19...................................S Ross 2 63413 Bigtime Pete nwtd...............................L Cole 3 12121 Kiwi Boy nwtd U &..............................Cottam 4 55333 Alex Attack nwtd U &..........................Cottam 5 13112 Buddy Boom 20.97 U &.....................Cottam 6 61318 Sparta 20.81.................................... K Walsh 7 78331 See Eye Be 21.04......................... H Mullane 8 51138 Tres Vite 21.37.................................T Patton 9 12266 Suspicious Minds 20.89.....................B Craik 10 17742 Too The Nail 20.89.............................E Potts 9 2.20pm THRILLING TALK WGRC MIDDLE DISTANCE GOY C4/5, 457m 1 15455 Opawa Viking nwtd..........................S Codlin 2 43411 She’s For Us nwtd.........................M Roberts 3 32316 Thrilling Billy 25.48......................P Ferguson 4 23185 Billy Bright 26.10.........................P Ferguson 5 72442 Bigtime Brody nwtd.............................L Cole 6 66424 Odnoc Ankie 25.85.....................P Ferguson 7 57332 Ask King Jeff 26.02.............................L Cole 8 x5417 Zipping Buddy nwtd...........................B Craik 9 13547 Frosty Blaze 26.16........................... T Green 10 2.37pm AFFORDABLE PET ACCESSORIES STAKES C1/2, 457m 1 47626 Salvarotti 25.75..................................B Craik 2 88883 Bigtime Ollie nwtd....................... M Prangley 3 44344 Thrilling Roar 26.41.......................... K Walsh 4 42252 Tuff’s My Mum 25.93..........................S Ross 5 16368 Afridi nwtd W &................................T Steele 6 21373 Billy’s Bake nwtd..............................P Green

7 34335 Waiterimu Ripper 25.94 R &................L Udy 8 23556 Jinja Shake nwtd................................E Potts 9 58565 Smash Rock nwtd........................... L A Hunt 10 15548 Jinja Twist nwtd W &.........................T Steele 11 2.59pm ANGUS WRIGHT GROUP 2 INV, 457m 1 51631 Thrilling Vice 25.48.......................... K Walsh 2 86134 Keysile 25.56...............................P Ferguson 3 51612 Thrilling Amigo 24.96....................... K Walsh 4 23122 Our Rick 25.62...................................E Potts 5 11111 Bigtime Cooper nwtd...........................L Cole 6 12512 Thrilling Talk 25.42........................... K Walsh 7 13211 Pinny Mack 25.33............................. S Clark 8 37124 Robson 25.51..............................P Ferguson 9 61227 All About Space nwtd..........................L Cole 10 57332 Ask King Jeff 26.02.............................L Cole SELECTIONS: Race 1: React Respond, El Narco, On Demand, Yella Ella, Flying Dewy Race 2: Too The Nail, Classy Impact, Artic Miss, Kiwi Gal, Raging Demon Race 3: Go Home Harry, Tribal Conquest, Tango Miss, Grouch Pawset, Unconscionable Race 4: Native Scout, Kelly’s Girl, C’est L’Amour, Nangar Dream, Bigtime Hunter Race 5: Your Valentine, Taking Aim, Fancy Fox, Call Me Leo, Cawbourne Liz Race 6: Thrilling Bruce, Captain Kev, Jinja Liv, Grey Way, Fancy Race 7: Elouera Mist, Oskitz, Wedgwood Warrior, Monsoon Malabar, Asserting Power Race 8: Buddy Boom, Sparta, Suspicious Minds, Kiwi Boy, Athenais Race 9: She’s For Us, Ask King Jeff, Bigtime Brody, Opawa Viking, Zipping Buddy Race 10: Billy’s Bake, Tuff’s My Mum, Thrilling Roar, Salvarotti, Waiterimu Ripper Race 11: Thrilling Amigo, Thrilling Vice, Pinny Mack,

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9 7434x Got A Beauty (21) fr........................ R Fensom LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} - Concession driver {C.cl} - Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down SELECTIONS: Race 1: Texas Tiger, Hello It’s Me, Signseeldeliver, Demideal, Hey Good Lookin Race 2: Safrakova, Kimkar Dash, Sir Henry Castleton, Pretorius, Harry H Race 3: Ocean Beach, Captain Max, Ace Strike, Im A Denny Too Race 4: Chinski, Splitting Image, Cowboy Castleton, Keystone Cavalier, Duchess Of Cambridge Race 5: Spare Change, Matai Geordie, Charlotte Royal, Westar Sam, Live Reactor Race 6: Ivana Flybye, Spirit Of Anzac, Baileys Knight, Mach Little Soaky, Hit The Sky Race 7: Lovely Bundy, Capelli, Aoraki, As Free As Air, Luck Of The Moment Race 8: Jingles Bromac, Turkish Trousers, Vanhalem, Got A Beauty, Mr Incredible

Aalaalune joins Team Rogerson NZ Racing Desk Group One-placed filly Aalaalune has been transferred from Matamata trainer Jacob McKay to Team Rogerson along with two-win ownership-mate Mr Universe, with both sporting the colours of $10 million Lotto powerball winner Lou Te Keeti and his wife Val. A narrow second in the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) behind Yourdeel at two, Aalaalune also placed in the Gr.2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) and Listed Splice Construction Stakes (1100m).

She caught the eye when resuming over 1000m at Ruakaka on Sunday and looks on track for a strong spring campaign.

“It was a big kick in the guts to lose them, especially for a young person starting off in the game,” McKay said.

“They were my stable stars and it was definitely hard getting out of bed this morning, that’s for sure.

“Mr Universe had come to me from Graham Richardson, so I know what it is like with horses moving and I don’t feel any animosity towards the Rogersons for taking the horses.

“I was rapt with Aalaalune’s run on the weekend. I pushed the button probably a little bit sooner than I wanted to with her and that is probably why it (the horse transfer) came to a head.

“I wasn’t prepared to run her in the Tarzino (Gr.1, 1400m). I felt it was going to be a big ask for a three-year-old against older horses off that run. I thought it was a perfect Guineas (Gr.1, 1600m) trial and she was well poised to make her mark later in the season.”

McKay was philosophical about the loss of his stable flag-bearers.

“It was nice to have had those horses and hopefully it is a case of one door closes and another one opens.”

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The shift that could ruin the World Cup NZME The Rugby World Cup in Japan could be spoiled thanks to the “quick” crackdown on shoulder charges and high tackles, says Australia’s director of rugby Scott Johnson.

High tackles and player safety have been hot topics leading up to this weekend’s Bledisloe Cup II clash after All Blacks lock Scott Barrett was sent off and banned for three weeks for a dangerous shoulder charge on Wallabies captain Michael Hooper.

Speaking on Fox Sports Australia’s Fox Rugby Podcast, Johnson said the major changes to World Rugby’s laws, highlighted in the All Blacks’ 47-26 loss to the Wallabies, was concerning.

“There’s general concern because there’s a major change, a seismic shift really in the way the game’s played and certainly the height at which the game’s expected to be played at,” said Johnson, who is also a Wallabies selector.

“It is difficult for very big men to get that low but I understand the reasoning.

“It’s about safety, I have a

personal view of it, I think we’ve probably moved a little quick for the tournament.

“I watched the under-20s (World Championship in Argentina) this year (where the cards flowed freely) and the implication of a red card is quite dramatic in a game.”

In May, World Rugby issued new guidelines on high tackles and shoulder charges to provide greater clarity around its attempt to improve player safety.

Johnson added that the rules are clear but he fears for the rugby “product”.

“We understand the rules in which we’re playing,” Johnson told the Fox Rugby Podcast.

“We can only determine our own fate and we have to make sure we play within those laws.

“It’s for us as administrators to argue appropriately, in different forums, for what we think is the best interests of the game, moving forward.

“Because at the end of the day we are in show business and we want to make sure that what we put out on show is a product worth watching.

“That’s what’s important to us.”

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

9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. Come and join fellow sheddies for some fun and fellowship make/fix something in our new workshops. 8 William Street.

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

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This year audiences have the chance to witness World Champion Irish Dancers direct from the West End’s Lord of the Dance. This world class show will transport you to a time and place where tunes, taps and tradition showcase the essence of Irish spirit.

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

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1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong. Newcomers welcome. $4. Tuition available for new players. Waireka Croquet Club.

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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.

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7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time/sequence dancing.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You need feedback. Without it, you won’t know how your work and general personality are landing with other people.

More importantly, you won’t know what kind of people you’re dealing with. Ask for a response.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Your sign is keenly aware of the risks involved in taking a bull by the horns. To control beastliness, use the power of the herd. Wild instincts are quelled in a natural social environment.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Your feeling that someone is showing you a carefully controlled version of his or her image is correct. You could be flattered, and yet it’s still important you get a truer perspective on who you’re dealing with.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): What you thought would please you turned out to be different than expected. Now you know more, perhaps most valuably that happiness is a byproduct, not an end product.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): An exchange will happen. You won’t have to give up what you want to keep, but you just might find that “keeping” isn’t so important to you anymore. Ownership can be a lot of work.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Sometimes people say the wrong thing accidentally or out of social awkwardness that disallows them to see the wonder and value in things. Your grace will smooth it over and make you the winner.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Conflict, tension and surprise are essential elements of drama; they’re needed in real life, too. The safe, nice and appropriate route should work; it won’t, because it won’t attract and hold people’s interest.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): The loudest one is not the most powerful one. Talking the most puts a person at a disadvantage. Power comes from knowing what others want, which requires listening well. Listening is the power move.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Regulating one’s own emotions comes more easily to those who aren’t having a lot of strong emotions. It is no more admirable to regulate mild emotions than it is to succumb to overpowering ones.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): There is a primal beat inside you, barely detectable when you’re immersed in the hum of the modern world, though once you’re in the wilderness (actually or metaphorically) it syncs with all that is.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Comedians know it’s better not to try to be funny. The business successes know that making a buck isn’t the bottom line. You will follow your own seemingly contradictory rules for today’s win.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): The thrill of victory is like a special sauce. Even the best sauce doesn’t go with everything. Sometimes losing is the best win.

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Christchurch

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Waitaki Kurow at 3:06 pm, yesterday

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PRIME

6am Breakfast 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show PGR 3 Ellen is joined by Chris Hemsworth and Hozier. 0 10am Tipping Point 3 11am The Chase 3 0 Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR Pete gives Matty the cold shoulder; Rhona confides in Vanessa.; Matty acknowledges he messed up. 0 1pm Coronation Street Catch-Up PGR 3 0 2pm George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 3 0 3pm Tipping Point 3 4pm Te Karere 2 0 4:30 Funny You Should Ask 0 4:55 The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

6:30 MyaGo 0 6:40 Paw Patrol 3 0 7am The Insectibles 3 0 7:25 FutureWorm! 3 0 7:50 Bunnicula 0 8:15 Ducktales 3 0 8:35 The Lion Guard 3 0 9am Kune’s Kitchen 3 9:10 Infomercials 10:10 The Middle 3 0 10:40 Neighbours 3 0 11:10 Seven Year Switch UK PGR 3 0 12:10 Judge Rinder PGR 3 2:05 Will And Grace 0 2:35 Home And Away 3 0 3:05 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 3:35 Peppa Pig 0 3:40 Pokemon XYZ 3 0 4pm Fanimals 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

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 MasterChef Australia 0 8:40 N The Posh Frock Shop A blind bride-to-be searches for a perfect wedding gown.

0 9:10 Driving Test 0 9:40 Coronation Street PGR 0 10:40 1 News Tonight 0

7pm The Project 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 The Titan Games 0 7:30 Police Ten 7 PGR 0 8:30 M Warcraft AO 3 2016 8pm Motorway Patrol 0 Action. 0 8:30 Gordon Ramsay – 24 Hours 10:45 NewsHub Late To Hell And Back AO 3 0 9:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? 3 0 10:25 Two And A Half Men AO 3 0 10:55 Police Ten 7 PGR 3 0

11:10 20/20 AO 3 0 12:10 The Week The Landlords Moved In 3 0 1:15 Te Karere 3 2 1:40 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

11:25 IZombie AO 0 12:10 Private Practice AO 3 0 12:55 The Middle 3 1:20 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:45 Infomercials 2:45 Army Wives PGR 3 0 3:30 Australian Survivor PGR 3 0 4:40 Young And Hungry PGR 3 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

Warcraft

8:30pm on Three

BRAVO 10am Streetmate 3 10:30 Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles 3 11:30 Snapped PGR 3 12:25 Bachelor In Paradise PGR 3 1:40 Millionaire Matchmaker PGR 3 2:35 Undercover Boss 3 3:35 The People’s Court 3 4:35 Dance Moms 3 5:30 Catfish 3 6:30 The People’s Court 7:30 Dance Moms With a losing streak weighing on them, fighting between the girls threatens the group dance.

8:30 Below Deck – Mediterranean AO Anastasia must prepare foods that go against her veganism to please a charter guest; June continues her attempt to impress Hannah, leaving her unsettled through the crew night out.

9:30 The Real Housewives Of Orange County AO 10:30 Snapped PGR 3 11:30 Three Days To Live AO 3 12:20 Infomercials 3

Haunting Australia 9:30pm on Choice

SKY 5 6am Jeopardy! PG 6:25 Wheel Of Fortune PG 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 The Carbonaro Effect PG 7:40 The Carbonaro Effect PG 8:05 The Force MC 8:30 Ice Road Truckers PG 9:15 Lizard Lick Towing PG 9:40 NCIS – LA MV 10:25 SVU MV 11:10 The Carbonaro Effect PG 11:35 The Carbonaro Effect PG Noon Jeopardy!

PG 12:25 Wheel Of Fortune PG 12:45 Helicopter ER M 1:35 Surveillance Dashcam PG 2pm The Force MC 2:25 NCIS – LA MV 3:10 The Carbonaro Effect PG 3:35 The Carbonaro Effect PG 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Jeopardy!

PG 5pm Wheel Of Fortune PG 5:30 Lizard Lick Towing PG 6pm Ice Road Truckers PG 7pm The Force MC 7:30 NCIS – LA MV 8:30 Hawaii Five-0 16V 9:30 NCIS – Los Angeles MV 10:30 SVU MV 11:20 Ice Road Truckers PG Friday 12:05 The Carbonaro Effect PG 12:30 The Carbonaro Effect PG 12:55 Wheel Of Fortune PG 1:20 Jeopardy! PG 1:40 The Force MC 2:10 NCIS – Los Angeles MV 2:55 Hawaii Five0 16V 3:40 SVU MV 4:25 Lizard Lick Towing PG 4:50 NCIS – LA MV 5:35 The Simpsons PG

6am The AM Show 9am The Café 10am Infomercials 11:25 DailyMailTV PGR 11:55 Face The Truth PGR 12:25 Dr Phil AO 3 Melissa says her mother’s death of over a year ago changed her life, and has seriously affected her relationship with her boyfriend of three years.

1:25 The Block NZ – Firehouse PGR 3 0 2:30 Vet On The Hill 3 3:30 DailyMailTV PGR 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm 4:30 Love Island UK 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

11:15 NCIS AO 3 McGee’s apartment is torn apart by a robber searching for an item of great value that was hidden there by a convicted criminal who previously owned the unit. 0 12:15 Infomercials

11pm Kick-Off Israel Dagg, Mils Muliaina, Cory Jane, and Joe Wheeler present rugby-related entertainment, including surprises, dad jokes, and some questionable chat.

11:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 12:30 Closedown

MOVIES GREATS

6:35 The Amaranth MVLC 2018 Thriller. Melora Walters, Jeffrey DeMunn.

8:05 The Sharks 16C 2019 Drama. Romina Bentancur, Federico Morosini. 9:25 Born Guilty 16LS 2018 Comedy.

Jay Devore, Rosanna Arquette.

11:05 Maze Runner – The Death Cure MVL 2018 Action.

Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario.

1:25 Sorry To Bother You 16VLSC 2018 Comedy.

LaKeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson.

3:15 The Amaranth MVLC 2018 Thriller. Melora Walters, Jeffrey DeMunn.

4:45 Looking Glass 16VLS 2017 Thriller. Nicolas Cage, Robin Tunney.

6:30 Ideal Home MLSC 2018 Comedy. Paul Rudd, Steve Coogan.

8pm Bohemian Rhapsody MLSC 2018 Drama. Film tracing the rise of rock band Queen, their music, and their lead singer, Freddie Mercury.

Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton.

10:15 Elvis Goes There – Guillermo Del Toro MC 2019 Documentary.

11:15 Hereditary 16C 2018 Horror. Alex Wolff, Toni Collette.

7:55 How To Be Single MLS 2016 Comedy Drama. A group of young adults navigate love and relationships in New York City. Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann.

9:45 Captain Phillips MV 2013 Drama. Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi.

Noon Once Fallen 16VL 2010 Crime. Brian Presley, Ed Harris.

1:30 The Hobbit – The Desolation Of Smaug MV 2013 Adventure.

Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen.

4:10 Two For The Money MLS 2005 Drama. Al Pacino, Matthew McConaughey, Rene Russo.

6:10 The Omen 16VL 2006 Horror. Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles.

8pm Spider-Man 3 MV 2007 Action. Peter Parker must contend with two new villains threatening the world while dealing with his inner demons.

Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst.

10:20 The World’s End MVLS 2013 Comedy. Simon Pegg, Nick Frost.

Friday

1:20 Ideal Home MLSC 2018 Comedy.

Paul Rudd, Steve Coogan.

2:50 Bohemian Rhapsody MLSC 2018 Drama. Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton. 5:05 Elvis Goes There – Guillermo Del Toro MC 2019 Documentary.

Friday

MAORI

6am Codename – Kids Next Door 3 0 6:25 Batman – Brave And The Bold 3 0 6:50 Duck Dodgers 3 0 7:15 Kid v Kat 3 7:40 Danny Phantom 3 8:05 Ben 10 – Omniverse 0 8:30 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky And Dawn 8:55 Tiki Tour 3 0 9:20 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:50 The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Antiques Roadshow 3 0 12:40 Ed PGR 3 1:35 Just Shoot Me PGR 3 0 2:05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 3pm Judge Judy PGR 3:30 Jeopardy 4pm The Chase Australia 0 5pm Everybody Loves Raymond 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm Timbersports – Women’s Championship (HLS) 6:30 Basketball – Fiba 3x3 World Cup (HLS) 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Outback Opal Hunters PGR Father and son George and Yannie, the Bomb Kings of Coober Pedy, wait for a delivery of explosives. 0 8:30 Bull PGR 0 9:30 Madam Secretary PGR 0 10:30 First XV Rugby Revision

MOVIES PREMIERE

12:10 The Eichmann Show 16C 2015 Drama.

Martin Freeman, Anthony LaPaglia. 1:45 The Hobbit – The Desolation Of Smaug MV 2013 Adventure.

Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen.

4:25 Two For The Money MLS 2005 Drama. Al Pacino, Matthew McConaughey, Rene Russo.

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6:30 Takoha 3 6:40 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 2 7:10 Kia Mau 3 7:20 E Kori 7:25 E Ki E Ki 7:30 Haati Paati 3 7:40 Huhu 3 7:50 Huritua 3 8am Pukana 3 2 8:50 Paia 3 9am Te Ao – Maori News 3 9:30 Piri’s Tiki Tour PGR 3 10am Tangaroa With Pio 3 10:30 Sidewalk Karaoke PGR 3 11am Nga Tangata Taumata Rau 3 Noon Matau PGR 3 12:30 The Laughing Samoans 1pm The Puna 3 1:30 What’s Up With The Tumoanas?

PGR 3 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Takoha 3 3:10 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 2 3:40 Kia Mau 3 3:50 E Kori 3 3:55 E Ki E Ki 4pm Haati Paati 3 4:10 Huhu 3 4:20 Huritua 3 4:30 Patapatai 5pm Polyfest Kapa Haka 5:30 Senior Kapa Haka Regionals 3 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 6:30 Te Ao – Maori News

7pm Whanau Living 3 7:30 Easy Eats 3 8pm Aroha Bridge PGR 8:30 Sidewalk Karaoke PGR 3 9pm Rere Te Whiu AO 9:30 The Ring Inz AO 3 10pm The Hui – Kaupeka Wha 10:30 Te Ao – Maori News 3

11pm Senior Kapa Haka Regionals 3 Hatea – Te Tai Tokerau.

11:30 Closedown

SKY SPORT 1 6am On The Grill With Marshy Darryl Gibson.

6:30 Wednesday Wind Back 8:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (RPL) Bay of Plenty v Otago.

10:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (RPL) Manawatu v Hawke’s Bay. 12:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Southland v Northland.

1pm Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Auckland v North Harbour.

1:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Tasman v Wellington.

2:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Waikato v Canterbury.

3pm Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Bay of Plenty v Otago.

3:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Manawatu v Hawke’s Bay. 4pm Rugby – Australia v Black Ferns (HLS) 4:30 Rugby – The Championship (HLS) Australia v All Blacks.

5pm The Breakdown 6pm Grassroots Rugby 7pm First XV Rugby Revision 7:30 L Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Northland v Auckland.

From Toll Stadium, Whangarei.

9:15 Kick-Off 10pm Grassroots Rugby 11pm First XV Rugby Revision 11:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (RPL) Northland v Auckland.

Friday 1:30 KickOff 2am Rugby – The Championship (RPL) Australia v All Blacks. 4am Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Northland v Auckland. 4:30 Kick-Off 5am Rugby – Pacific Nations Cup (HLS) Round Three.

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6am The Water Brothers 6:30 Nigella Bites 7am How To Cook Like Heston 7:30 Jelly Jamm 8am Bondi Vet 9am Brent Owens – Extreme, Authentic And Unwrapped 9:30 Slow Train Through Africa 11:30 Walking The Himalayas 12:30 The Great Interior Design Challenge 1:30 Cold Water Cowboys 2:30 Slow Train Through Africa 3:30 Into The Wild – India 4:30 Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure The bikers are in Sardinia, where nose-to-tail eating is the norm, whether it is fresh-caught tuna or mountain lamb, and where people are proud of their melting-pot heritage.

5:30 Mysteries At The Museum 6:30 American Pickers 7:30 Jade Fever 8:30 Discovering… Black Eyed Peas 9:30 Haunting Australia AO Victoria’s Old Geelong Gaol is reputed to be one of the most miserable houses of incarceration ever opened in Australia and, staying true to its status, the gaol’s spirits create havoc.

10:30 American Pickers 11:30 Mysteries At The Museum 12:30 The Water Brothers 1am Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure 2am Wild Things With Dominic Monaghan 3am Into The Wild – India 4am Haunting Australia AO 5am Mysteries At The Museum

SKY SPORT 2 9:30 Cricket – The Ashes (HLS) England v Australia – Second Test, Day One. 10:30 Cricket – Blackcaps v Sri Lanka (HLS) First Test – Day One. 11:30 Cricket – T20 Blast (HLS) Essex Eagles v Middlesex.

12:15 Cricket – Blackcaps v Sri Lanka (HLS) First Test – Day One, Last Two Hours.

2:15 Cricket – The Ashes (HLS) England v Australia – Second Test, Day One. 3:15 Cricket – Blackcaps v Sri Lanka (HLS) First Test – Day One. 4:15 L Cricket – Blackcaps v Sri Lanka First Test – Day Two. Morning session from Galle Stadium, Sri Lanka.

6:35 Cricket – T20 Blast (HLS) Essex Eagles v Middlesex.

7:05 L Cricket – Blackcaps v Sri Lanka First Test – Day Two. Afternoon session from Galle Stadium, Sri Lanka.

Friday

Midnight Cricket – T20 Blast (HLS) Gloucestershire v Hampshire. 12:30 Cricket – T20 Blast (RPL) Essex Eagles v Middlesex. 4am Cricket – Blackcaps v Sri Lanka (HLS) First Test – Day Two. 5am Cricket – T20 Blast (HLS) Gloucestershire v Hampshire.

5:30 Cricket – T20 Blast (HLS) Essex Eagles v Middlesex.

5:55 L Cricket – T20 Blast Derbyshire Falcons v Leicestershire Foxes.

From The County Ground, Derby.

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DISCOVERY 6:35 Fast N’ Loud PG No Bull Bonneville. 7:30 The World’s Deadliest Weather Caught On Camera PG 8:20 Deadliest Catch PG Tortured to Greatness.

9:10 Aussie Salvage Squad PG Goodbye My Friends.

10am How It’s Made PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 Abalone Wars M Best Laid Plans. 11:40 Web Of Lies M Crime Scene Selfie.

12:30 Murder Comes To Town M Friend or Foe. 1:20 Murder Calls M Silent Witness. 2:10 The World’s Deadliest Weather Caught On Camera PG 3pm Alaskan Bush People PG Family First.

3:50 Gold Rush PG 4:45 Fast N’ Loud PG Dodge Hodge Podge Part 1/65 Mustang.

5:40 Abalone Wars M Proving Grounds.

6:35 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 7:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 8:30 Gold Rush – White Water PG The Nugget Trap.

9:25 Aussie Salvage Squad PG Goodbye My Friends.

10:15 Deadliest Catch PG Tortured to Greatness.

11:05 Naked And Afraid M 11:55 How It’s Made M Friday 12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 The World’s Deadliest Weather Caught On Camera PG 1:35 Gold Rush PG 2:25 Bering Sea Gold PG 3:15 Alaskan Bush People PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 Naked And Afraid M 5:45 Gold Rush PG

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Sport

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Netball: It’s time for semis

Return to the past

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Lifting the women’s game

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Hampstead Rugby Club have announced they intend to field a women’s team next season.

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MID CANTY TAMES BIG CATS A full strength line up and some good old fashioned defence were enough to see the Mid Canterbury Men’s Basketball side get a good win on the board at the weekend.

Playing on Sunday, the Green and Golds took on the Big Cat Wolves and, unlike their previous encounter they were able to field a full strength team for the clash – a stark contrast to when the two sides met earlier in the season.

The first quarter jumped from side-to-side with Mid Canterbury going on an 8-2 run to put themselves up in the final seconds before a big three from outside by the Big Cats saw them grab a 25-24 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Mid Canterbury changed their defence to man-to-man in the second and after trading a few blows it began to work with the pressure inducing some rushed shots from

the opposition and they crept out to a 41-28 lead.

That would be cut back late in the second though as they came back at Mid Canterbury who ended the first half up by one, 43-42.

A strong third quarter saw Mid Canterbury up 65-58 but with another step up in intensity on defence in the final quarter and some crucial buckets Mid Canterbury managed to see them keep

some distance on the scoreboard.

With time running down Mid Canterbury were up by 12 points and began to run the clock down.

Big Cats finished with a final flurry but it was too little too late as Mid Canterbury ran out deserved winners 85-81.

Pip Johnston continued with his good form netting 26 points with six three-pointers.

Marc Juntilla was again ef-

Adesanya hoping to prove his doubters wrong

fective on the break scoring 21 points as well as picking up several steals on sloppy in-bounds by the Big Cat Wolves, and Fotu Hala, with 16 points hit some timely three-pointers and was strong on the drive.

The win put Mid Canterbury third on the top six table and served as a good lead up to the rep tournament being held in Greymouth on August 17 and 18.

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