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Mid Canterbury farmers are being told not to light any stubble fires while firefighting resources across the region are stretched tackling wildfires in Christchurch’s Port Hills.

A helicopter pilot died while fighting the fires when his aircraft crashed near Sugarloaf carpark yesterday and the destructive blaze has raced over more than 700ha since erupting Monday evening.

Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers vice president David Clark said the fire near Christchurch was major and now tragic.

“Firefighting resources across Canterbury are stretched and there is limited ability for backup in Mid Canterbury should a major fire develop here.

“The message from Federated Farm-

ers is please refrain from lighting fires until the north-west spell of weather has gone and the fire on Banks Peninsula has been put out.”

He was angry to see stubble fires lit around the district yesterday, given weather conditions at the time.

“It was extremely disappointing on what was a very windy, nor-west day to look around the district at farmers burning stubble. It was nothing short of irresponsible.”

Farmers burning crop residue must adhere to strict conditions, including not burning on windy days. Farmers found to have acted irresponsibly if a fire escaped could end up having to pay thousands of dollars to cover the cost of suppression.

Clark said there were moves afoot to make farmers apply for permits if they

wanted to burn crop residue, regardless of whether it was an open or restricted fire season.

“Federated Farmers are lobbying to try and retain the system we have and that behaviour is not helping the cause.

“That said, there is an emergency in Christchurch and our volunteers may well end up going to assist our neighbours in Christchurch to relieve very tired firefighters.

“Please don’t light any fires in Mid Canterbury. We don’t need to stretch already stretched resources.”

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■ MOUNT SOMERS

Water restrictions upgraded Water restrictions in Mt Somers have been upgraded to Level Two due to declining water levels, the Ashburton District Council has advised.

“The water level at the intake gallery has dropped significantly in recent days, and this has

prompted us to move to a tighter water restriction,” council assets manager Andrew Guthrie said.

The Level Two restriction allows residents to use a hose on alternative days between the hours of 6pm and midnight, with properties on Pattons Road starting on

even dates and all others on odd dates.

Mt Somers has been on a Level One restriction since December in line with all other towns on council-supplied water schemes which were not already under restrictions.

“We are pleased to see residents making an effort to conserve water across the district, and appreciate the Mt Somers community continuing to use water wisely,” Guthrie said.

Ashburton, Hakatere, Methven, Rakaia, Chertsey, Fairton and

Hinds will remain on a Level One water restriction, while Mayfield, Dromore, Montalto and Methven Springfield will remain on respective restrictions until further notice.

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■ ASHBURTON JPS AND LAW PRACTITIONERS

Jubilee scholarship awarded The Ashburton JP Association and the Ashburton Ashburton Law Practitioners Society (ALPS) has announced Ashley Kelland as the Jubilee Scholarship recipient for 2017.

Ashley completed Year 13 at Ashburton College last year, after he successfully passed NCEA in calculus, statistics, geography, history and physics. He has been involved in many activities and teams including house executive, academic competitions, scouts and cadets.

He has gained top of subject and excellence endorsement results for various subjects while at secondary school and will attend Canterbury University where he intends to undertake a double degree in law and science, majoring in geography.

Ashley would like to work for a major law firm, handling criminal cases and eventually become a Crown prosecutor or venture into environmental law.

The scholarship is awarded annually to an “A” student who intends to continue in law and is intended as a contribution towards the course costs.

The 2016 scholarship recipient, Sally Cunneen, successfully completed her first year of legal studies at Otago University and is working a summer clerkship at an Ashburton law practitioner’s before returning to university.

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■ PORT HILLS FIRES

Mid Canty firefighters lend a hand

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Mid-South Canterbury fire crews have joined the effort to battle two massive wildfires on the Port Hills, where a person died in a helicopter crash yesterday.

More than 100 firefighters, backed by at least 15 helicopters, several tankers and a plane, have been involved in the fight to bring the blazes under control. It is understood Mt Hutt Helicopters are assisting.

Police confirmed a helicopter had crashed near the Sugarloaf shortly before 3pm yesterday. A St John spokesman said the pilot was deceased at the scene.

The fire has burnt across hundreds of hectares since it flared up on Monday evening, threatening homes, farm buildings and landmarks in its path.

The Early Valley Road fire started at around 6pm on Monday. By yesterday afternoon it had crossed Summit Road around the Kennedy’s Bush area and at some other points, threatening Governors Bay. It was principally fought by air with support from ground crews.

The Marley Hill fire started in a car park about an hour later and spread west along the Summit Road area overnight on Monday. Yesterday afternoon firefighters were focused on the protection of structures and the Christchurch Adventure Park, which is home to the country’s longest chairlift.

Ashburton-based principal rural fire officer Don Geddes is providing logistic support from the Selwyn District Council’s Rolleston headquarters.

He said 18 managers and crew members from the MidSouth Canterbury Rural Fire Authority were on the ground assisting with firefighting.

“The fires are still not contained and burning in all sorts of volatile and heavy fuel,” he said yesterday afternoon.

So far just one home had been destroyed and another slightly damaged, but residents from 24 homes were evacuated overnight on Monday.

Fire Service Canterbury area commander Dave Berry said the strong wind meant all resources were focused on attacking the fire from the air.

Selwyn District Council has asked farmers to refrain from burning crop stubble until the Port Hills fire is under control.

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The new addition, situated in the entrance foyer, is part of a series of projects that has involved opening up the doorway, a new paintjob and work to the Lotto and customer service area.

New World Ashburton operations manager, Emma Rooney, said prior to the opening, a screen had been covering the building work for the past three weeks, and customers had been excited when they heard a café was in the works.

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■ MOUNT HUTT COLLEGE

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BYOD adopted for all years

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Mount Hutt College will move to device-based learning across all its classes this year.

The Methven secondary school has progressively been introducing BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), and last year only three year levels remained without it.

At the beginning of this year students in Years 8 to 13 were involved, while Year 7 pupils will begin BYOD in Term 2 or 3.

Principal John Schreurs said the move to having students

receiving more of their work online rather than on paper was an exciting one, but it brought new challenges.

“We always are looking at ways to improve the ability of students to learn,” Schreurs said.

“What BYOD allows is more personalised learning, so it’s potentially easier to engage the students.”

It enabled streamlined sharing of work with teachers and parents, and for teachers to quickly give feedback.

There had been parental con-

cern around the cost of devices, with lap-tops, the preferred option for many, $500 upwards.

The school did not specify a type of device, except to say the screen size should be no smaller than the size of an Apple Mini.

The school had padlocks available for lockers for students needing to securely store their devices, and was looking at upgrading older lockers around the school.

Students access the internet through the school’s wi-fi, and the school monitored use through Linewize software. It

kept tabs on sites receiving high use which were deemed to not have educational purpose, and sites currently blocked included Facebook and EA games. To help combat cyber-bullying, the entering of certain keywords automatically resulted in blocking.

However, students using data on their cellphones could still access these sites from school, however, in class teachers restricted cellphone use.

Students signed a code of behaviour for responsible internet use, and those breaking it could have their accounts disabled.

■ MID CANTERBURY CHILDREN’S DAY

Gearing up for Mid Canty Children’s Day

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

In a few weeks the Tinwald Domain will be filled with the sounds of children’s joy and laughter.

The Mid Canterbury Children’s Day Celebration will be held there on March 5. The day will see stalls and activities spread around the Tinwald Domain for children and families of Mid Canterbury, all free of cost.

Activities such as vehicle rides, train rides, bungee trampolines and other activities will be available while stalls run by children-orientated groups will be there, demonstrating what they do.

Alice Czerski is one of the eight members of the Mid Canterbury Children’s Events and Activities Trust committee organising the event. She said the committee has had to raise $12,000 to run the event.

The committee has spent a lot of time fundraising and has also received grants to help cover the cost.

They have also received a lot of donations, Czerski said.

“Everything from sausages to playdough has been donated,” she said.

The committee is grateful for the assistance that the Rotary groups will be providing on the day, manning barbecues and managing traffic at the event.

Czerski said the committee is aiming to have 100 volunteers helping out at the event and already have around three-quarters of that number.

About 4000 people attended the event last year and the committee is expecting similar numbers this year.

The event will be running from 10.30am to 2.30pm with families encouraged to bring along a picnic to enjoy.

“It is a great event to get the family down to,” Czerski said. “A great place to make memories to treasure.”

Misplaced property Ashburton police are hunting for the rightful owners of some unusual misplaced property. A windsurfer sail was handed in by a person who found it on a roadside. A case containing darts is also awaiting collection from the station. Police have also reiterated an earlier warning to be mindful of telephone scams after several people contacted the Ashburton station to report receiving dodgy phone calls. Currently scammers falsely claim to be representing the IRD and several banks, however scams are any schemes developed to con money or steal personal data and involve a variety of formats.

Two stabbed in robbery Two people have been stabbed in an aggravated robbery at a Domino’s in Christchurch. The stabbing occurred just after 10pm on Monday on Harewood Road.

Two disguised men entered the store carrying a firearm and a knife and threatened two staff members.

Despite following the requests of the offenders, both were stabbed.

One received serious but non-lifethreatening wounds to the stomach and was taken to Christchurch Hospital, the other was treated at the scene. The offenders got away with some money and remain on the loose.

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Organisers of the Mid Canterbury Children’s Day Celebration on the site where all the fun will be happening come March 5 (from left) Mia Czerski, 5, Alice Czerski, Graeme Moodie and Lorayne Oakley.

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A 60-year-old man has died from a head injury he sustained while working at Wellington’s CentrePort. The man was injured at work on January 31, but died in Wellington Hospital on Monday.

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■ CHARITY MARKET AND GARAGE SALE

Lots of bargains at charity market The Ashburton Pakeke Lions Club will hold its annual Charity Market and Garage Sale at the Ashburton Racecourse on Saturday, February 25 to raise funds for the community projects they support.

President Peter O’Neill said financial assistance provided by the club included many charities including youth organisations, education causes; disabled people, deprived and special needs groups.

Lions members also provided service to community groups, helping with street appeals, daycare, driving and assisting with Borough School activities.

O’Neill said one of the highlights was putting on a Christmas treat for the college special needs students in the form of a barbecue in the Tinwald Domain, trailer rides and a treasure hunt.

“The smile on their faces is the best thank you a Lion can receive,” O’Neill said.

“Lions enjoy serving and helping people in the community.”

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Tourist driver test ruled out The Government is refusing to introduce driving tests for foreign motorists because it is afraid of losing the “almighty tourist dollar”, a victim of a car crash said yesterday.

Newshub journalist Karen Rutherford said ministers needed to stop “pussy-footing around” and require long-stay tourists to prove their driving ability before getting behind the wheel.

Rutherford was among a group of people who presented a 8600-signature petition to New Zealand First leader Winston Peters outside Parliament yesterday calling for tourists staying longer than three months to sit a full licence driving test, or at least an online test.

She suffered head and leg injuries after being struck by a foreign driver while riding her horse in Dairy Flat in August.

“Let us be clear – New Zealanders cause most of the carnage,” Rutherford said in a speech outside Parliament yesterday.

“But we have safety campaigns to target them. Visitors though can get behind the wheel with only ad hoc checks at rental car companies.”

Ministers did not want to “rock the boat”, she said.

“The Government is not respecting human lives. They’d rather have the almighty tourist dollar.”

The petition was organised by Judy Richards, whose son Rhys Middleton was killed by a tourist driver last February.

Speaking on Parliament’s steps, Richards said she was still haunted by his death.

“While you may have sympathy and understanding, you will never know what we

are feeling unless you have walked in our shoes.

“How long do we have to wait until the Government will make the road safe for all of us? The time is now.”

Peters said the proposal for a tourist driving test was not an attack on foreigners, and many other countries had similar requirements. “But when you see the number of people who are dying, when you realise there were 25 last year ... then it’s time to do something about it.”

He presented the petition to Parliament yesterday afternoon.

Earlier yesterday, Transport Minister Simon Bridges said he was sympathetic to families who had lost loved ones in car crashes.

But he warned against “knee-jerk” reactions to crashes caused by tourists, saying statistics showed the rate of crashes caused by visiting drivers was no higher than the overall crash rate.

“The other important thing is that the rate of accidents isn’t ... going up, particularly as we see a lot more tourists on our roads,” Bridges said.

The minister added that the tourist sector had kept New Zealand’s economy strong at a time when the dairy industry was in a downturn.

Bridges said he expected to be able to drive in other countries he visited.

“So I think that reciprocity – in the absence of very strong evidence that this is factor and over and above New Zealanders’ driving issues – means this isn’t something we will be looking at.”

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Hunt for abductor continues Police are appealing to the public to help catch a man who brazenly tried to abduct a young Auckland woman on Monday.

The victim, in her mid-20s, was walking along Haslett St, Eden Terrace, just before 2pm when a man grabbed her from behind and dragged her into his car.

She managed to flee the moving vehicle, which she told police was a dark grey or silver medium-sized SUV, as it sped along Copeland St. Detective Inspector Aaron Pascoe has told the media police now have a clearer picture of the alleged offender after officers took a second statement from the

victim yesterday and are investigating whether the case has links to any related offences.

Pascoe said the woman described her abductor as being a light skinned Maori or Pacific Island man, without facial hair.

She told police the man, believed to be in his 30s, indecently assaulted her during the incident.

He is said to be about 184cm, heavy set, and to have tattoos on both arms.

The man was wearing a red-and-white checked shirt, with a grey T-shirt underneath when he snatched the woman, police say.

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■ UNITED NATIONS

Missile test condemned The UN Security Council has strongly condemned North Korea over its latest ballistic missile launches and warned of “further significant measures” if Pyongyang doesn’t stop nuclear and missile testing.

A council statement agreed to by all 15 members followed strong condemnation by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of the latest launch and US President Donald Trump’s pledge to deal with North Korea “very strongly”.

The Security Council condemned Saturday’s launch and a previous test on October 19, saying North Korea’s activities to develop its nuclear weapons delivery systems violate UN sanctions and increase tensions. It called on all UN members “to redouble their efforts” to implement UN sanctions.

North Korea has repeatedly flouted six Security Council resolutions demanding an end to its nuclear and ballistic missile activities and imposing increasing tougher sanctions.

The latest missile test is seen as an implicit challenge to Trump, who has vowed a tough line on North Korea but has yet to release a strategy for dealing with a country whose nuclear ambitions have bedevilled US leaders for decades.

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Double-up take two Hilary Barry and Amanda Gillies wore the same outfit on Monday – but it appears their wardrobe fail wasn’t a one-off.

Breakfast’s Barry and The AM Show’s Gillies both wore a design by Auckland label Ingrid Starnes during their morning broadcasts on Monday. To avoid the same mistake, Barry tweeted Gillies with a photo of her outfit at 5am yesterday, saying: “I’m going with green this morning.” Unfortunately, Gillies replied that she was wearing the exact same colour. She posted a selfie and said: “I’m not kidding.” Barry soon saw the funny side, saying: “Someone’s going to have to put on a jacket!”

A Pukguksong-2 missile is launched at an undisclosed location in North Korea. The Pukguksong-2 is said to be a Korean style new type strategic weapon system. PHOTO AP problem and we will deal with that very strongly,” Trump said at a joint news conference yesterday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Nikki Haley, his UN ambassador, said in a statement later: “We call on all members of the Security Council to use every available resource to make it clear to the North Korean regime – and its enablers – that these launches are unaccepta-

ble.” “It is time to hold North Korea accountable – not with our words, but with our actions,” she said.

There was no indication of what “actions” the Trump administration has in mind, and Ukraine’s UN ambassador, Volodymyr Yelchenko, the current council president, and Japanese Ambassador Koro Bessho wouldn’t comment on possible “further significant

measures”. Those same words were used in the last Security Council statement on the unsuccessful October 17 missile test by North Korea. That was followed by the latest sanctions resolution November 30 targeting North Korea’s hard currency revenues by placing a cap on coal exports, cutting them by at least 62 per cent or by an estimated $800 million.

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■ UNITED STATES

Long wait before evacuees can return Nearly 200,000 people who were ordered to leave their homes after a damaged California spillway threatened to unleash a 10-metre wall of water may not be able to return until significant erosion is repaired, authorities said yesterday.

The officials who issued the hasty evacuation order defended their decision, saying it was necessary to ensure public safety in the region downstream from the nation’s tallest dam, about 250 kilometres northeast of San Francisco.

Engineers spotted a hole in the spillway, which they feared could have failed within an hour.

The water level of the massive reservoir known as Lake Oroville dropped yesterday, slightly easing fears of a catastrophic collapse. But with more storms on the horizon, crews raced to assess what happened and began dumping large boulders and sandbags into the spillway to prevent any more erosion.

The acting head of the state’s Department of Water Resources said he did not know if anything had gone wrong and was unaware of a 2005 report that recommended fortifying the earthen emergency spillway

This photo shows the erosion caused when overflow water cascaded down the emergency spillway of the Oroville Dam, yesterday, in Oroville, California. with concrete for just such an event. The spillway had never been used in the dam’s nearly 50 years of operation, and it was not near capacity when it began to fail.

“I’m not sure anything went wrong,” Bill Croyle said. “This was a new, never-having-happened-before event.”

Croyle and the local sheriff sought to reassure the public that downstream communities were safe until water began spilling over the lake’s edge on Monday and a chocolate-coloured torrent of water began chewing through the

slope below it.

The Department of Water Resources said conditions were stable at noon and then tweeted an evacuation order at 4.45pm warning of a possible failure within the hour, saying “this is not a drill”.

Chaos ensued as anxious residents rushed to pack up their families and abandon several communities in Butte, Yuba and Sutter Counties. The mostly flat northern Central Valley is known mainly for its sprawling agriculture industry, which is fed by dammedup rivers that spill down from

the Sierra Nevada foothills nearby. It took some people seven hours to travel to evacuation centres that should have been an hour away, said Chico Councilman Andrew Coolidge, who visited with evacuees in packed shelters in his city.

Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea insisted the evacuation had been accomplished in a “fairly timely fashion” and a “fairly orderly manner.”

More than 500 Butte County jail inmates were transferred to Alameda County Jail further south, Honea said.

Honea could not estimate when people will be able to return home, but said he’s working on a “repopulation plan” that would let residents return to areas least at risk of flooding.

The threat emerged after weeks of storms dumped rain and snow across California, particularly in northern parts of the state.

While the wet winter has been a boon for water supplies, it has created a challenge for water managers who must balance the need for water and hydroelectric power with protecting flatland communities from floods during times of excessive rain or rapidly melting snow.

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Reece is withering in NZ Poor Reese Witherspoon. The Hollywood superstar is still suffering from intense jetlag after her long-haul flight to New Zealand over the weekend. In an Instagram snap posted yesterday she showed how exhausted she still is by collapsing onto a table. Reese only arrived in the country on Sunday and

by Monday had confessed her love for her new Kiwi ‘boyfriend.’ She is starring in the multimillion-dollar Disney movie A Wrinkle in Time and was in Wanaka on Tuesday with two days of rehearsal scheduled before filming begins on location at Lake Hawea today.

Oliver trolls Trump Comedian John Oliver has found a new way to troll Donald Trump by buying air time to run commercials aimed at educating the president about some basic facts. Oliver unveiled his plan during the season four premiere of HBO series Last Week Tonight on Sunday.

The British TV host raised concerns that the president seemed to get most of his ‘facts’ from cable news and the nonmainstream press. So Oliver decided the only way to reach him, and educate him on issues he may not understand, was by placing commercials among the shows he actually watches. “We wanted to sneak some facts into his media diet,” he said.

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Indebted to valiant work of firefighters Megan Gnad

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oor old Christchurch has been hit by disaster yet again.

As we went to print last night, firefighters continued to battle fires at two locations in the Tai Tapu/Port Hills area, spreading approximately 700 hectares in total size.

Fires were being fought with two aircraft, 12 helicopters and around 100-120 firefighters, a number of whom were last night heading north from Mid Canterbury to do their part.

It is estimated the fires could rage for hours to come and have threatened homes, farm buildings and landmarks in their wake.

It’s too early to count the cost or begin to make amends, but it’s times like this we remain indebted to the valiant work of firefighters and emergency rescue workers.

One of whom – a helicopter pilot – was tragically killed yesterday afternoon, all in the name of duty while fighting the wild fires as part of the emergency response.

We generally associate the trauma and devastation of bush fires and rampant blazes with the Australian bush, or in areas with much hotter climates.

But Christchurch’s Port Hills yesterday sustained fires of which are relatively unheard of.

Only in the past few weeks I was driving through these areas and remember remarking just how tinder dry those golden hills seemed.

Sadly, these conditions have provided fuel to the blaze.

Selwyn District Council has asked farmers to refrain from burning crop stubble until the Port Hills fire is under control and, closer to home, Mid Canterbury farmers are being told not to light any stubble fires while firefighting resources across the region are stretched.

With the hot, dry winds we’ve been experiencing of late, the last thing they need is for fuel to be added to the fire and make matters worse.

As we follow the news, and spare a thought for the poor people whose houses are threatened and lives are in limbo, let’s also take a big moment to thank and acknowledge those brave souls heading in to fight the blaze.

And the poor soul who yesterday lost his life in such tragic, but brave, circumstances.

LETTERS Rural school speed zones I found it hard to understand the handling of some of the issues around the Lagmhor School traffic speed article (Friday, February 10).

I regularly travel to Darfield, through the Rakaia Gorge, which takes me past the Windwhistle School. It also is on an open road speed zone highway, has brilliant signage, limiting speed to 40km/h during school times.

Mr Fauth, I have no problem understanding this is a school, there are children around and reducing my speed accordingly.

Because a school is not mobile, I find it even easier than having to slow for a school bus on an open road, which you are speed limited to 20km/h when going past them and you may find them anywhere.

More road markings i.e. paint on road, sounds like yet another hazard for motorcyclists.

One would have to wonder if while “we’re working towards making things safer” we are losing sight of the bigger picture, which is keeping the community as a whole safe.

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Have fun in our backyard O

ver the past few weeks we have been doing a little investigation into domestic tourism – it would appear there have been two trends in play over the December and January period.

One common trend we have found in talking with friends, family, colleagues and other tourism organisations across the country is that it would appear a large proportion of Kiwis spent much of their summer break around their home towns rather than venturing off across the country.

Is this because the cost of

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travel, cost of fuel, increased accommodation rates, the weather, earthquake concerns, lack of things to do or is it simply that Kiwis spent more time celebrating in the local area?

I suspect all of the above.

Another trend we discovered

during our investigation was the amount of Kiwis leaving New Zealand for holidays offshore.

In December 2016, New Zealand residents made a record 281,100 trips overseas, up 35,400 trips or 14 per cent from December 2015.

The biggest changes were: Australia up 10,400, China up 3300, and India up 2900.

Source: International Travel and migration December 2016 Author: Liz MacPherson Statistics New Zealand January 31, 2016.

Overall New Zealand residents set a new annual record of 2.62 million overseas trips in 2016, up

9 per cent from 2015.

So are Kiwis discovering better value offshore?

What we do know is domestic tourism in Mid Canterbury generates $119m a year in tourism earnings, but it’s difficult to determine exactly what the triggers are.

Is it visiting friends and relatives, leisure tourism or just passing though?

Next month Experience Mid Canterbury will join our neighbouring Canterbury based tourism organisations in Auckland for the annual Covi Motorhome show to drive more North Island-

ers down to our backyard.

Until next time, have fun in our backyard and remember to take good care of our international visitors.

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■ FOOD PRICES

Apple prices surge New Zealand food prices rose in January, as apples surged to a record high, leading gains in fruit and vegetables.

Food prices rose 0.9 per cent, seasonally adjusted, in January from December, and gained 1.4 per cent from January 2016, Statistics New Zealand said. On an unadjusted basis, food prices climbed 2.8 per cent in the latest month. Fruit and vegetables led gains in both the month and the year, up 8.5 per cent (unadjusted) and 3.1 per cent respectively.

Apples, which have been in short supply in supermarkets, were an average $5.04 a kilogram in January, from $3.60/kg in December, reaching their highest since the series began.

Fruit prices jumped 12 per cent, or 2.9 per cent seasonally adjusted, while vegetables gained 5.9 per cent, or 1.4 per

cent seasonally adjusted, with gains in potatoes, broccoli and carrots.

The food price index accounts for about 19 per cent of the consumers price index, which is the Reserve Bank’s mandated inflation target when setting interest rates. The central bank expects inflation to accelerate to a 1.5 per cent annual pace in the first quarter, having returned to within its 1 per cent-to-3 per cent target band for the first time in two years in the fourth quarter.

Prices of meat, poultry and fish rose 2.4 per cent in January, with lamb up 11 per cent and chicken rising 4 per cent, but fell 1.1 per cent from the same month last year. Chicken prices fell 7.2 per cent in the year and have declined on an annual basis since June 2015.

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Set to take on the North American carpet market Carrfields Primary Wool (CP Wool) is stepping up its efforts to bring premium New Zealand wool carpet into the homes of North Americans, under its newly-redeveloped Just Shorn brand.

Shelley Donnelly, Group Manager Marketing and Communications at Carrfields Ltd, said CP Wool has identified a “tremendous opportunity” to increase the size of the market for wool carpet among Canadian and United States consumers, and has revamped its Just Shorn brand accordingly.

“North American consumers have traditionally been slow adopters of wool carpet in their homes, with sales at low levels compared with those in New Zealand and Australia.

“This opens up a significant opportunity to take our premium Just Shorn wool carpets to the exclusive end of the North American market under a refreshed brand,” she said.

The new Just Shorn brand promotes New Zealand and the resource of wool as beautiful, fresh, clean and sustainable, said Donnelly.

“We have chosen a logo and imagery that we know will appeal to high-end consumers in North America, based on New Zealand’s natural beauty and wool as a precious resource.

“We hope the refreshed brand will assist in raising awareness of wool as a beautiful, natural, durable and sustainable option for

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We’re working to add value across the industry in New Zealand, from growers up

soft flooring among customers in Canada and the US.” CP Wool has partnered with luxury flooring specialist Carlisle Wide Plank Flooring to showcase and sell Just Shorn carpets in North America.

The partnership provides access to a ready-made customer base for Just Shorn at the exclusive end of the market, Donnelly said.

Just Shorn, which is owned by CP Wool’s wholly-owned subsidiary Wool Marketing Enterprises (WME), is a limited-edition range of premium carpets grown on a small number of carefully-selected farms around New Zealand.

Just Shorn was born from a partnership between a group of pioneering New Zealand sheep farmers and CP Wool.

The limited edition carpets are made from fibres which are inspected, graded and selected by hand by CP Wool experts to the company’s exact specifications, to create a high-end range of luxury wool carpets.

- Shelley Donnelly The brand’s relaunch into North America is expected to bring benefits to the wider New Zealand wool sector, Donnelly said.

“We’re working to add value across the industry in New Zealand, from growers up.

“Our marketing of Just Shorn premium carpet in the States and Canada will have a positive impact on the perception of New Zealand wool in general among North American consumers,” she said.

Just Shorn’s renewed growth in Canada and the US is being driven

by Krista Eliason, CP Wool’s Managing Director, North America.

Eliason, who has a long background in the wool industry in New Zealand, was appointed in late 2016 to manage the company’s growth into North America.

She has been a passionate supporter of wool co-operatives and growers in New Zealand for many years and has been a prime force behind the introduction of the Campaign for Wool into the North American flooring sector.

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■ EARTHQUAKE

‘No threat to public safety’ Engineering reports into a raft of Wellington buildings in the wake of the massive November earthquake have uncovered some damage but no threat to public safety, Wellington City Council officials said yesterday.

Mayor Justin Lester said the reports have not signalled any major structural damage outside of the buildings that are already well known and he is “very comfortable” with the information they have received.

So far the council has received reports from 62 of the 80 buildings required to carry out the study.

Council’s chief resilience officer, Mike Mendonca, said around a third of the buildings sustained some damage “which is not surprising given the magnitude of the earthquake”. None, however, represent “a serious concern for us for public safety,” he said.

The South Island coastal town of Kaikoura was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on November 14 that also damaged several buildings in the capital.

Late last year, the Wellington City Council ordered owners of 80 buildings, which have similar characteristics to Statistics House on the Wellington waterfront that suffered damage and has been empty since the quake, to carry out more thorough checking by February 10.

The city used powers granted by legislation passed in Parliament under urgency and the majority of the affected buildings are reinforced concrete buildings up to 15 storeys high, many of which are on soft, reclaimed land or ridgelines.

On Tuesday, Lester said council granted a seven-to-14 day extension to 18 of the buildings. In some cases, the extension was granted because of the size of the building.

Other building owners are carrying out more detailed assessments while some are having their reports peer reviewed.

Mendonca said the council does not anticipate having to take any action against any building owners for failing to comply as there has been “excellent co-operation” from all building owners.

Some of the damage that has been uncovered has been related to floors or external

cladding. In all cases, repairs are planned or already under way.

Both Lester and Mendonca said they were unable to provide specific details of individual building reports as those are confidential unless released by the building owner.

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Engineering reports into Wellington buildings following the November earthquake have uncovered some damage but no threat to public safety.

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Time to celebrate lamb T

here’s nothing that says New Zealand cuisine more than lamb.

Over the decades, however, the way we serve our lamb has changed. No longer is a lamb roast considered the epitome of fine dining, lamb now comes in a multitude of cuts and is as at home in a curry or stir-fry as it is served as a steak or minced and popped on a skewer.

What hasn’t changed is our love affair with lamb. It might now be one of our highest priced meats, but it’s still one of our favourites and today we celebrate National Lamb Day and acknowledge the defining moment in New Zealand’s fledgling export trade when the first shipment of mutton set sail from Port Chalmers in Otago on the Dunedin, bound for London on February 15, 135 years ago.

This venture was the first important step in establishing the sheep and beef export industry that now contributes $8.5 billion a year to the New Zealand economy.

To celebrate, BEEF + LAMB has supplied the Ashburton Guardian with the following recipes for you to try at home.

Turkish lamb pizza 500g Quality Mark lamb mince 1 large onion, finely chopped ½ t cinnamon ¼ t allspice ¼ t cloves ¼ t dried chilli flakes (optional) 400g can chopped tomatoes in juice 2 T tomato paste ¼ C finely chopped fresh parsley leaves ¼ C pine nuts, toasted for extra flavour 1 T lemon juice Pizza dough ½ t sugar 1½ t instant dry yeast (or 7g packet) 3 C flour 1 t salt 2 T oil 25g butter, melted To serve Natural unsweetened yoghurt Small handful torn parsley leaves

Sticky hoisin ribs with asian slaw

■ Pizza dough: Place sugar and dry yeast in a small bowl and pour over 1/4 cup warm water. Leave until the mixture is frothy, about 5 minutes. (Have your water on the hotter side of warm to activate the yeast as quickly as possible, but not so hot that it destroys the yeast).

■ Sift the flour and salt on to a clean, warm bench top and make a well in the centre.

Pour in the oil and butter and 3/4 cup warm water.

■ Add the frothy yeast mixture and mix well.

Knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

■ Place dough in a lightly oiled warm bowl, turn dough over to coat top with oil, cover with plastic wrap and a tea towel. Leave in a draught-free warm spot until the dough doubles in volume, about an hour.

■ Lamb: Preheat the oven to 220°C. Heat a dash of oil in a large frying pan and add the chopped onion. Cook over a low heat until the onion is soft, about 5-10 minutes. Turn up the heat and add the lamb mince.

■ Allow to sizzle, then stir with a wooden spoon to break up the meat and cook until browned.

■ Add the cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and dried chilli flakes and cook for about 1 minute.

■ Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley and pine nuts. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook over a moderate heat for 8-10 minutes until most of the moisture has evaporated but the lamb mince is not dry. Add the lemon juice and mix well. Lightly oil a large flat baking tray.

■ Divide the pizza dough into two pieces and flatten each piece until very thin. Place on the baking tray.

■ Divide lamb mince between the two pieces of dough and brush the pizza edges with a little oil.

■ Cover loosely with plastic wrap and leave for 10 minutes to rest the dough and allow it to rise a little. Remove plastic wrap and place in the oven (lower down in the oven so the base of the pizzas cook well), and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.

■ To serve: Serve the pizzas drizzled with some unsweetened yoghurt and top with torn pieces of parsley.

700g Quality Mark lamb ribs ¼ C hoisin sauce ¼ C oyster sauce 2 T soft brown sugar 2 t finely grated fresh ginger 1 t crushed garlic Asian slaw ¼ green or red cabbage, finely sliced 2 carrots, grated 4 spring onions, trimmed and very finely sliced 3 handfuls mung bean sprouts 1 handful picked coriander leaves 2 T sesame seeds, toasted 2 T light soy sauce 1 T lime juice 2 t soft brown sugar 2 t sesame oil 1 t wasabi paste 1 t nigella seeds or black sesame seeds ■ Preheat the oven to 200°C. ■ Lamb: Place the lamb ribs in a large baking dish.

■ Mix together the hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic and 1/2 cup water.

■ Pour over the ribs and toss well to coat.

Cover with baking paper and foil, seal well and place in the oven.

■ Cook for 1 hour.

■ Remove ribs from the oven and uncover.

Return to the oven and cook for a further 20 minutes until dark and crispy, turning halfway through cooking.

■ Asian slaw: Place the cabbage, carrots, spring onions, sprouts, coriander and sesame seeds in a large bowl.

■ Combine the soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sesame oil and wasabi in a small screw top jar and shake well. Drizzle over enough dressing to moisten the salad and toss well.

■ Sprinkle with nigella seeds or black sesame seeds.

■ To serve: Serve the lamb ribs with the Asian slaw.

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No T20 role for Taylor Form and numbers have conspired against the inclusion of senior batsman Ross Taylor for Friday night’s T20 international at Eden Park.

Taylor yesterday suggested he hadn’t been consulted by team management on what he needs to do to get back in the national T20 game.

Coach Mike Hesson said he has spoken to Taylor yesterday and he understands the players’ frustration.

“Following the Bangladesh selection (when Taylor was omitted for the three-game series last month) Gavin Larsen (national selector) and I talked to him at length.

“There’s certainly been some communication.

“We communicate every day.

“Like every player they want to know how to get back in.

“That’s quite natural.”

Taylor’s way back to increase his 73 T20 internationals is blocked in the first instance by Colin Munro, Corey Anderson and Tom Bruce, who all played significant, and rapid, innings against Bangladesh in Mount

In brief Warm-up abandoned South Africa’s warmup T20 match against a New Zealand XI was called off yesterday. The game was to have been played on Eden Park’s No 2 ground, but steady drizzle all day forced it to be washed out just before 3pm. The first game of the tour will now be the sole T20 international played at Eden Park on Friday.

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Ross Taylor is wondering why he’s not playing T20 cricket.

Maunganui last month.

Munro made a rapid-fire century off 54 balls at Mount Maunganui, the same day newcomer Bruce hit an unbeaten 59 off 39 balls; while Anderson clouted 94 not out off just 41 balls two days later.

“That’s the nutshell.

“There’s not a role there at the moment because guys there have done so well,” Hesson said of his world No 1-ranked side.

Hesson said the first issue for Taylor is that there needs to be a place available.

“It’s very difficult for Ross now because there just aren’t going

to be many opportunities.

“We have those issues all the time.

“We know Ross is a quality player.

“We know he’s keen to play T20 cricket but at the moment we have a side playing pretty well.”

- NZME

Root confirmed as new skipper Joe Root says he is honoured, privileged and very excited after being named England’s new test captain yesterday.

Talks between team director Andrew Strauss and Root took place over the weekend and he accepted the new role shortly afterwards.

He takes over the England team just over four years since making his debut as a player in India.

Strauss chose Root after canvassing the opinion of other senior players including Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Moeen Ali and Jos Buttler.

“It is a huge honour to be given the England test captaincy,” said Root, who held his first press conference yesterday.

“I feel privileged, humbled and very excited.

“We have a very good group of players and I’m looking forward to leading them out in the summer, building on Alastair’s achievements and making the most of our talents in the years ahead.

“The senior guys in the changing room play a Joe Root very influential role and whilst there’s a natural progression for me it’s a huge support to know that they are there to help and advise.”

Christchurch-born Ben Stokes has been named vice-captain as the new generation of England players takes over formal leadership roles.

Root’s promotion has been expected ever since Alastair Cook signalled he could be standing down at the end of the India tour.

Cook was given time to consider his decision as Strauss did not want Root to be distracted by the test captaincy during the one day series in India.

Cook stood down last Monday, just a couple of days after the one-day team returned.

- PA

Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland insists Australia’s depleted T20 stocks won’t detract from the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka. Overlapping schedules meant T20 regulars Steve Smith, David Warner, Mitchell Starc, Usman Khawaja, Matthew Wade and Glenn Maxwell were required to attend a camp in the UAE ahead of the upcoming Test tour of India. With two-thirds of the squad missing from Australia’s last ICC T20 World campaign 10 months ago, selectors have turned to Ben Dunk, Michael Klinger, Billy Stanlake, Jyhe Richardson, Ashton Turner and Tim Paine.

- AAP

India thumps Bangas India won the one-off test against Bangladesh in Hyderabad by 208 runs yesterday. The visitors were bowled out for 250 runs in 100.3 overs in the second innings shortly before tea on day five. With this victory, India has won their last six test series stretching back to the tour of Sri Lanka in 2015. The No.1 ranked side is also unbeaten in 19 consecutive tests since then.

Ravichandran Ashwin (4-73) and Ravindra Jadeja (4-78) shared eight wickets between them. - PA

Watson’s DRS battles Retired test allrounder Shane Watson has admitted he never came to terms with the Decision Review System and the LBW dismissals which plagued his career.

Watson’s reviews were the source of ridicule and frustration for Australian cricket fans as he repeatedly got it wrong, losing his wicket and using up a review in the process.

The 35-year-old conceded he found the DRS challenging during a live Facebook video during the Pakistan Super League.

- AAP

Proteas confident South Africa have arrived in New Zealand full of confidence after replacing Australia at the top of the one-day cricket rankings but the Proteas will have mixed feelings about their return to Eden Park. The three-test tour kicks off with a Twenty20 international on Friday at the ground where South Africa lost the 2015 World Cup semi-final to the hosts when Grant Elliott smashed a six off paceman Dale Steyn on the second-last ball in a match described by shattered captain AB De Villiers as his “greatest disappointment”. - NZME

Cartwright in for Bailey Western Australian all-rounder Hilton Cartwright has another chance to impress Australian cricket selectors after being named as a replacement for George Bailey in the Prime Minister’s XI. Bailey has been ruled out of the T20 match against Sri Lanka in Canberra today after aggravating an injury in the Sheffield Shield. - AAP

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■ RUGBY

Canes expecting copycats

By Daniel Gilhooly The Hurricanes’ frenetic defence laid the platform for their maiden Super Rugby title.

Now they’re expecting everyone else to copy it.

Eleven days out for their season-opener against the Sunwolves in Tokyo, halfback TJ Perenara admits the defending champions will have a target on their head.

Assistant coach Jason Holland agrees and has no doubt other teams would have spent six months analysing the Wellingtonbased side’s methods of 2016.

The Hurricanes employed a varied attack based around fiveeighth Beauden Barrett blended with a fierce rushed defence which stymied opponents and invariably created turnovers.

Holland says not only will their rivals concoct ways to break that defence down, they’ll mimic their line speed.

“You’ve got to keep evolving, I reckon,” he said. “Teams might defend differently so we’ve got to be ready for that.

“All round the world, who bring line speed are getting results at the moment.”

Fresh off a semi-final appearance at the Brisbane Global Tens,

Read ‘disappointed’ All Black captain Kieran Read is “really disappointed” Steven Luatua is heading to Bristol, and has urged young players to think twice about the immediate riches on offer from overseas clubs. Read confirmed he would re-sign with New Zealand Rugby through to the 2019 World Cup, and indicated he does not want a long sabbatical built into his new contract. He is disappointed 15-test loose forward Luatua, aged 25, will depart for Bristol late this year, saying he had made encouraging strides in 2016. - NZME

Gibbes to coach Ulster

TJ Perenara was a vital cog in the Hurricanes machine in last year’s Super Rugby victory. the Hurricanes will face the team who eliminated them, the Crusaders, in a final trial at Waverley on Saturday.

It is the first hit-out for the team’s All Blacks tourists, including world player of the year Barrett and his All Blacks halves partner Perenara.

There has been no talk of de-

fending their title, with Perenara suspecting the crown will weigh heavily on them this season.

“It’s probably the only thing you do take from being defending champions – having a target on your head the following year,” he said.

“You don’t have the championship any more.

“All we have is every team wanting to beat us so that’s something we want to embrace.

“It’s a challenge we’ll have week to week.”

The Hurricanes will be without athletic lock Vaea Fifita, who suffered ankle ligament damage at the tens and is now out for a month.

- AAP

Search begins for budding sevens stars Starting from today, talent scouts are on the lookout for young female New Zealand athletes with an Olympic dream, who want to give sevens a go.

Following on from the success of talent and recruitment programme, Go For Gold in 2012, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will hold 18 trials across the country this month to identify potential athletes for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

NZR high performance sevens manager Tony Philp said the Rio

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sevens silver medallists included athletes selected from the 2012 programme and he believed there was a lot more untapped talent out there keen to realise an Olympic dream in sevens.

“We are looking for young women who have the right attitude and skills for sevens.

“They don’t have to be currently playing rugby – we can teach them that.

“We’re looking for speed, power and strength, but we’re also looking for athletes who have a strong

work ethic, a positive attitude and a drive to learn and train.

“They might be sprinters, netballers, hockey players or rowers,” he said.

“It doesn’t matter, we are looking for potential.”

Philp said the lure of representing New Zealand at the Olympics was only part of the story.

Sevens offered women the opportunity to be part of a unique sporting family and to have a professional sports career, a rarity in female sports.

“The Black Ferns Sevens travel the world to play sevens.

“Next year, it’s the Sevens World Cup in San Francisco and the Commonwealth Games in Queensland, as well as the Sevens World Series that takes them to six different countries.

“It’s a great opportunity for athletes and I’d encourage all young women, who think they have what it takes, to give it a go.”

Athletes can register at sevensgoforgold.co.nz or turn up on the day.

- NZME

Former All Black Jono Gibbes has landed the head coaching role at Ulster. Gibbes, the 40-year-old former Waikato loose forwardlock who played eight tests for New Zealand in 2004 and 2005, is currently forwards coach at French side Clermont. Gibbes will work under director of rugby Les Kiss, while current head coach Neil Doak’s future is unclear. “The respect I have for Les as a coach and person was one of my main reasons for making this decision,” said Gibbs.

- NZME

Injury woes for Chiefs The most injury-prone Super Rugby team last year, the Chiefs have made a catastrophic start to 2017.

Halfback Brad Weber and prop Mitchell Graham both suffered broken legs at the Brisbane Tens and both will require season-ending surgery. Fringe lock Fin Hoeta is also facing up to two months on the sidelines after damaging ankle ligaments as the Chiefs took out the tournament. Weber fractured his thigh bone and won’t be sight-ed on the field for about six months.

- NZME

Beale in demand Wallabies coach Michael Cheika will soon start preparing his bid to bring former NSW Waratahs star Kurtley Beale back home. Beale agreed to a whopping $1.45m per year deal with English Premiership side Wasps last year and after finally recovering from a long-term knee injury, was named man-ofthe-match on his debut. Cheika is desperate to have Beale back as he continues his mission to build depth in Australian rugby.

- AAP

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■ FOOTBALL

Guardiola targets Chelsea

By Declan Warrington Pep Guardiola refused to rule out the prospect of Manchester City catching Chelsea after they moved up to second and within eight points of the Premier League leaders with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.

The Spaniard’s team impressed throughout at the Vitality Stadium with their intensity, ball retention and creativity as Raheem Sterling’s first-half finish and an own goal from Tyrone Mings secured victory.

That they trail Chelsea by eight points with 13 league fixtures to play, and despite their stuttering form earlier in the season, suggests they could yet re-enter the title race if they continue to improve.

City also visit Chelsea on April 5 in a fixture that could yet define either team’s season, and Guardiola spoke with greater optimism after appearing to concede the title in January when they trailed the leaders by 10 points.

“It’s so difficult (to catch Chelsea),” said Guardiola, 46, whose team next week resume their Champions League campaign.

“They have to lose three games, and we have to win all our games.

“You know how difficult that is in the Premier League.

“So we have to go game by game, narrow the gap.

“We’re so happy. We are second now; the gap between second and sixth is nothing, but we’re so happy to be second and in this position, and to make the differ-

Matildas co-captain Lisa De Vanna has been cited nine days after charging into Melbourne City’s Jess Fishlock off the ball and from behind in Canberra United’s W-League semi-final loss. De Vanna rammed into the Welsh international who fell to the turf but the incident was not witnessed by the referee and she was initially expected to escape any action as the W-League does not have a match review panel. However FFA announced yesterday that De Vanna had been cited over the February 5 incident and she faces a disciplinary and ethics committee hearing.

- AAP

Reds must build on win

Bournemouth’s Ryan Fraser battles for the ball with Manchester City’s Bacary Sagna (left) and Kevin De Bruyne during their English Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium yesterday.

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ence a little narrower from Chelsea.

“I watched the Burnley game: an amazing performance from Burnley, but still Chelsea played really good.

“We go game by game.”

Guardiola expects to learn today the extent of the foot injury suffered by Gabriel Jesus, whose replacement Sergio Aguero

forced the own goal from fellow substitute Mings with his closerange finish.

“I’m happy for him,” said the Spaniard of the Argentine striker whose future has been the subject of intense speculation.

“For how he played, how he tried, and I thought he scored.

“But happy for our result.

“He’s an important player.

“He didn’t play the last few games because the three guys (Jesus, Sterling and Leroy Sane) were amazing.

“That’s why they’d played. Now it’s the cup, then the Champions League, and the Premier League is still there.

“That’s why we need a contribution from Sergio; he’s so important for us.”

- PA

All Whites to line up against Northern Ireland The All Whites have added another fixture to their Confederations Cup build-up, playing Northern Ireland in an international friendly in Belfast in June.

The national team, who confirmed last week they will play World No 72 Belarus on June 12 in Minsk, will play an international against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park in Belfast on June 2 and then play a club side in Dublin in a closed game on June 7 before they travel to St Petersburg.

All Whites coach Anthony Hudson said the World No 35 Northern Ireland, who qualified for the final 16 of the European Championship last year, would present a great challenge as they get ready for the Tournament of Champions.

“We’re really pleased with our fixtures leading into the FIFA Confederations Cup,” said Hudson.

“It was great to announce Belarus during the week and we are pleased to have confirmed a game against a top team like Northern Ireland who were very impressive during the Euros last year.

“We know it will be a really

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good test in front of their home fans, we are looking forward to it.”

The Michael O’Neill-managed Northern Ireland enjoyed a fine run of results in 2016.

In March, they defeated Slovenia (1-0), drew with Wales (11) and in May defeated Belarus 3-0.

At the European Championship, they narrowly lost to FIFA World Cup Champions Germany (1-0), defeated Ukraine 2-0, lost to Poland (1-0) and drew with Slovakia (0-0) to make the final 16 where they lost 1-0 to Wales after a Gareth McAuley own goal.

Hudson, the son of England great Alan Hudson, is looking forward to returning to the United Kingdom with his team.

“This gives us the chance to play top quality opposition and logistically it suits us as we get the games we need and don’t waste any time with extra travel,” he said.

“Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are great places to tour and this camp will give us great preparation for Russia.

“The key for us is now we have a good amount of time together

ing for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. They travel to Russia with high hopes.

“We are not going to the Confederations Cup just to take part, we are going there to upset teams,” said Hudson.

The All Whites will play hosts Russia in the opening game of the tournament on June 17 before facing Mexico on June 21 and then playing Portugal on June 24.

- NZME

FIXTURES Anthony Hudson to help us prepare for the tournament.

“We are really looking forward to these fixtures.”

In 2016, the OFC Nations Cup Champions lost 2-1 to World No 17 Mexico in Nashville and then drew 1-1 with the World No 29 USA in Washington before returning home to claim four points against New Caledonia in Stage Three of the OFC Qualify-

All Whites fixtures pre-FIFA Confederations Cup June 2 v Northern Ireland in Belfast, Northern Ireland June 7 v Club side (closed game) in Dublin, Republic of Ireland 12 June v Belarus, Minsk, Belarus 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup - All Whites draw June 17 6pm (3am June 18 NZT) v Russia, Krestovsky Stadium, St Petersburg June 21 9pm (6am June 22 NZT) v Mexico Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi June 24 6pm (3am June 25 NZT) v Portugal, Krestovsky Stadium, St Petersburg

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson admits the players felt they owed manager Jurgen Klopp and the club’s fans after a miserable month. In 10 matches from the start of January to the beginning of February, the Reds failed to register a Premier League win, exited two cup competitions and dropped out of the top four for the first time since September. It threatened to completely derail their season but Saturday’s 2-0 win over fellow top-four rivals Tottenham got them back on track as they ended the weekend just a point behind their second-placed opponents.

- PA

Expansion delayed FFA chiefs are delaying progress on A-League expansion and W-League reform as they grapple with governance issues that threaten to consume the sport. In a blow to expansion hopefuls, there is little prospect of FFA circulating the criteria for admission to the league by the end of February as promised. And the whole season has passed without any movement from a much-publicised W-League “working party” formed last year.

Instead, FFA is focused on placating clubs and players with changes to their decision-making structures as demanded by FIFA. - AAP

Chelsea not bothered Chelsea have played down concerns over David Luiz’s fitness after the defender posted a picture of himself in surgical scrubs on social media. Luiz’s Instagram post, which was annotated with a needle and the words ‘Let’s do it’ and ‘Hahaha’, was taken during the ongoing management of a knee injury. The pain stems from a tackle from Sergio Aguero in December which saw the Manchester City striker sent off. The Brazil defender was on Friday described as a warrior by head coach Antonio Conte for playing with the lingering aggravation. “He’s playing with this little pain in his knee. But he’s a warrior,” Conte said.

- PA

PSG confident Paris St Germain manager Unai Emery insists his team do not feel inferior to the likes of Barcelona.

The Ligue 1 winners for the past four years take on the five-time European champions in an eagerly-anticipated last-16 tie in the Champions League. Barca prevailed when the sides met in the quarter-finals in 2013 and 2015 but Emery has no doubt PSG belong on the same stage as the Catalan giants.

- PA

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■ LORD VAN PERCY

Stayer chasing Cup berth A pass mark from champion trainer Darren Weir at Moonee Valley this week will book Lord Van Percy’s flight to New Zealand.

The Victorian horseman and his group of owners, headed

by OTI Racing, view the sevenyear-old as the ideal type for a tilt at the Gr.1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup at Ellerslie on March 11.

“They are all pretty keen for the horse to go over,” Weir’s racing manager Jeremy Rogers said.

“He’s running over 2500 metres on Friday night and if he goes alright then it’s on.”

Lord Van Percy began his career in England with Group Onewinning trainer Andrew Balding and the son of the former New Zealand shuttle stallion Sir Percy put together a genuine staying record.

Lord Van Percy’s trainer Darren Weir.

He won five races up to 2800 metres on tracks ranging from fast to heavy and he also placed

a further eight times from 19 appearances.

Balding won the Gr.1 Mack-

innon Stakes in 2013 with Side Glance and the following year he brought Lord Van Percy to Australia with Gr.1 Melbourne Cup hopes.

The gelding ran fifth in the Gr.2 Herbert Power at Caulfield, but he subsequently suffered a tendon strain and, following a lengthy spell, he joined Weir’s stable.

Lord Van Percy has yet to win a race on Australian tracks but he has placed in an open handicap and at his most recent appearance he finished fourth over 2400m.

“He had been running every couple of weeks before he had a month off prior to his last start,” Rogers said.

“He’s going along okay and Darren and the owners are pretty keen to get him up to the two miles.”

- NZME

■ PEDIGREE APPARENT

Emperor oozes class after extended layoff Matamata trainer Gary Hennessy believes he has a horse that can once again take him to racing’s highest heights.

Hennessy, who was thrust into the limelight as the conditioner of five-time Group One winner Ocean Park, produced a masterful training performance to see Ocean Emperor return from more than 18 months off the scene to score impressively at New Plymouth on Friday.

A lightly-raced entire by Zabeel, Ocean Emperor went to the line hard-held when notching his third career victory from just seven starts in a Rating 75 event over 1200m.

“We always knew he had great

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ability, but the way he won on Friday opened another dimension to him,” Hennessy said.

“There was a lot of relief and elation too after such an extended period on the sidelines.

“He got an infection in his foot and had to have half his hoof cut out up to the coronet, and it has taken time to grow down,” Hennessy said.

Hennessy purchased Ocean Emperor for $450,000 at the 2013 New Zealand Bloodstock Premier Yearling Sale and like Ocean Park, he races the now five-year-old in conjunction with Hong Kong owners Andrew Wong and Steve Yang.

“He really is a drop dead gor-

Ocean Emperor geous horse,” Hennessy said.

“He has a very good pedigree.

“We bought him hoping to follow the same path as Ocean Park and who knows, he might just get there.”

The Waikato Stud graduate is out of the Gr.3 Mannerism Stakes winner Tootsie, a sister to multiple Group winner Legless Veuve.

A tilt at the Gr.2 Manco Easter Stakes (1600m) at Ellerslie on April 22 looms as a possible target for Ocean Emperor this term.

“He may start next on Matamata Breeders’ Stakes day and then head towards the Easter,” Hennessy said.

“We are a year behind with him but being a son of Zabeel he is only going to get better with age.”

- NZME

NZ Derby hopes up With the benefit of a first-up fourth in the Listed Karaka Mile, Sacred Elixir is expected to be more competitive on his return to Ellerslie this weekend. “He will be a lot more forward on Saturday,” the Cambridge trainer said. “He’s going to improve again with another run and the draws will play a part, but he shouldn’t be far away.”

- NZME

Mare ready for Ellerslie Group One performer Strada Cavallo will be back on track this Saturday. “She’s doing well and she’s going to run in the open 1500 at Ellerslie,” Matamata trainer Graham Richardson said.

Last season’s New Zealand Oaks placegetter bounced back to winning form at Pukekohe Park last time out. Richardson has the Gr.1 Fiber Fresh NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes at Te Aroha on April 8 as her likely autumn target.

Oaks hopes on the line Storytime’s performance at New Plymouth will decide her immediate future. Placed in both the Gr.2 Eight Carat Classic and the Gr.3 Eulogy Stakes, the Wanganui filly will step out in the Listed Bob Sharrock Memorial Oaks Prelude on Saturday. “If she won that then we would carry on to the Oaks, otherwise we might have to look for something else,” co-trainer Evan Rayner said.

- NZME

Aiken a happy trainer David Aiken’s chances of having two Miracle Mile runners have been dealt a significant boost. Aiken’s glamour pair Hectorjayjay and Lennytheshark have both drawn well and installed clear favourites in their respective Miracle Mile qualifiers at Menangle on Saturday night. In the first of the races, the Allied Express Sprint, Hectorjayjay drew five but will start from four if first emergency Saloon Passage doesn’t gain a start. The Aussie TAB has opened him a $1.60 favourite.

The All Stars’ Inter Dominion champ Smolda faces a big challenge from a wide draw (gate eight) over the mile.

- HRNZ

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■ RUGBY LEAGUE

Warriors add steel

BY ANGELO RISSO Full to the brim with attacking brilliance, the Warriors are unlikely to need any help racking up points this NRL season.

But for September-October rugby league to become a reality, the Auckland-based side will need to pair their offensive flair with a new attribute – grit.

The Warriors leaked more than four tries a game on average in 2016 as they spurned a promising late-season table position to finish 10th.

It was one collapse too many for chief executive Jim Doyle, who acted swiftly to demote Andrew McFadden and bring in exKiwis coach Stephen Kearney.

A World Cup and Four Nations winner, Kearney has been tasked with delivering a first finals appearance in six years for the club.

But first things first – fortifying the side’s creaky rear-guard.

“There was an obvious gap there that I think we needed to address, so for me that’s been the priority over the pre-season,” Kearney said.

“We had about 25 points scored against us on average each game and, in this competition, that’s not good enough.”

Despite winless showings in last week’s Auckland Nines and their first trial against Melbourne, plenty of signs point towards an improved Warriors in 2017.

Star fullback and newly-minted captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has recovered from an ACL tear, while halfback Shaun Johnson has overcome last year’s niggles.

Young players including Solomone Kata, David Fusitu’a and livewire Tuimoala Lolohea have also returned a year older and wiser.

But it’s the impending capture of premiership-winning playmaker Kieran Foran that really has tongues wagging in the City of Sails.

In what was otherwise a modest 2017 recruitment drive, Foran’s signature will complete an all-test spine alongside Tuivasa-Sheck, Johnson and Issac Luke.

The 26-year-old Foran joined on a one-year contract in September but is yet to receive the green light from the NRL, who want further assurances on his mental health.

He’s back in full-contact training in Auckland, having almost completely recovered from a shoulder injury suffered at Parramatta.

Kearney said the NRL’s tick of approval was imminent.

“I’m picking before round one, (so) he’ll be an asset,” Kearney said.

On a personal level, the former Warriors back-rower takes up his second NRL gig having enjoyed a club coaching apprenticeship money can’t buy.

A brief and unsuccessful stint at the Eels was bookended by five years under Craig Bellamy at Melbourne and four years with Wayne Bennett in Brisbane.

Kearney said the two super-coaches, who have eight premierships between them, had their individual styles but emphasised one thing in particular.

“It’s really important for me to make sure that I’m me, and that’s something both coaches taught me early,” Kearney said.

“You’ve got to do it your way and your style.”

WARRIORS Premierships: Nil Finishes over the past three seasons: 2016 - 10th, 2015 - 13th, 2014 - 9th Coach: Stephen Kearney Captain: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck Gains: Kieran Foran (free agent, pending) Losses: Thomas Leuluai (Wigan),

Jonathan Wright (Manly), Ben Henry (retirement), Ali Lauitiiti (retirement), Sione Lousi (released), John Palavi (released), Henare Wells (released) Strengths: An all-Kiwis spine of Tuivasa-Sheck, Foran, Johnson and Luke that, if fully fit, is among the most potent in the 2017 NRL. Weaknesses: Conceded the third-most tries in the NRL last year, something Kearney will have to rectify to secure 2017 finals football.

Best team: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c), Tuimoala Lolohea, David Fusitu’a, Solomone Kata, Manu Vatuvei, Kieran Foran, Shaun Johnson, Jacob Lillyman, Issac Luke, Albert Vete, Bodene Thompson, Ryan Hoffman, Simon Mannering.

Interchange: Nathaniel Roache, Sam Lisone, Ben Matulino, Blake Ayshford.

Predicted finish: 14th Betting: A$13 - AAP

Shaun Johnson

Smith takes over as Black Sticks coach “I’m absolutely thrilled to be appointed head coach of the Vantage Black Sticks Men. “It’s been something I’ve thought about for 20-odd years and a lot of my life choices have been moulded towards one day being in this role,” he said.

“The Blacks Sticks programme is something I’m hugely passionate about and I think it’s in great shape with plenty of potential to do even better.

“Hockey is on a high all around the world at the moment and to have both our Black Sticks teams ranked in the world’s top eight is a huge achievement.

“I’m really looking forward to getting in and spending time with the players, getting a depth

Napier’s ground issues have come home to roost; the fourth ODI against South Africa, scheduled for McLean Park, has been moved to Hamilton. The game on March 1 had a major question mark over it after the Chappell Hadlee ODI against Australia in Napier at the start of February was abandoned without a ball bowled due to a waterlogged outfield. It is the third game to be washed out in Napier since 2013.

- NZME

No player strike The AFL remain confident the preseason competition won’t be marred by strike action by the AFL Players’ Association. Protracted, and attimes tense, negotiations between the league and players on a new collective bargaining agreement are continuing with the pre-season competition to get under way tomorrow. Geelong’s Patrick Dangerfield and Collingwood skipper Scott Pendlebury have been vocal in their support for potential strike action should a pay deal not be reached, but AFL executive Travis Auld said talks were progressing well.

- AAP

Black Sticks downed The Black Sticks Women have been defeated 3-0 by hosts Argentina in the first of six tests in Buenos Aires. World number three ranked Argentina controlled much of the possession, scoring twice in the first half and adding a third goal in the fourth quarter. The Black Sticks played a much better second half but weren’t able to threaten the goal, earning just one penalty corner in the match. Midfielders Stephanie Dickins and Tessa Jopp along with goalkeeper Grace O’Hanlon all made their New Zealand debut during the game.

- NZME

RESULTS

■ HOCKEY

Former Kiwi international Darren Smith has been named the new head coach of the Vantage Black Sticks Men. Smith, who played 212 tests for New Zealand from 1995 – 2006, takes over the top role following the departure of Colin Batch in December.

He was assistant coach of the Black Sticks Men from 2007-2012 before leading the Ireland women’s programme as head coach from 2012-2015.

Smith is excited to take on the head coach role which has been a personal dream for a long time, moving on from his most recent role as High Performance Director at Softball New Zealand.

Napier loses ODI

Darren Smith of knowledge within the programme and getting started on the pitch.

“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my

time at Softball New Zealand.

“It’s been a role alongside great people that has allowed me to grow and develop into a position where I feel prepared to take charge of the Black Sticks Men and help them win on the world stage.”

Smith officially begins his role as head coach of the Vantage Black Sticks Men next week as he transitions into another big year for the programme.

The Black Sticks Men’s biggest focus this year is the FIH World League semi-final which will be played in Johannesburg from July 9-23, which serves as a dual qualification event for the World League Final as well as the 2018 Hockey World Cup. - NZME

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club February 11 and 14 Women’s Section Saturday – Rnd 1 Bonnington Cup Kay Fox – 73 Tuesday – Sandhurst Qualifying Jan McArthur and Hilary Ward – 62, Dee Simmons and Maryann Urquhart - 64 Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites: Madeleine Stoddart, Somerset Grocer 2nd shot – Judy Sheppard No 8 House of Travel: Madeleine Stoddart, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Shirley Elliott, No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Margaret Bean, No 18 - 2nd Shot to Green – Julie Madden February 9 9 Holes – Rnd 1 Jean Drummond Trophy Putting Chris Anderson – 15, Annette King, Jude Stoddart, Richard Hansen – 16

Mayfield Golf Club February 11 Brackley Trophy Winners: Ladies: Anne Marie Blair 100-29-71, Lal Mulligan 96-23-73, Jan Clucas 90-16-74 Men: Josh Kingsbury 87-22-65, Jeff McNeilly 89-22-67, Wayne Vessey 83-14-69, John Law 86-17-69 Nearest Pins: No 2 Aon Insurance Jack Allan, Ladies 2nd Shot 2&11 Alison Vessey, No 11 Jon McAuliffe Bayleys Ian Beach No 11 Jan Clucas, No 5 Marilyn Cross Property Brokers Fraser Tasker, No 5 Jan Clucas, No 14 ANZ Bank John Law, No 14 Christine Ross, 9&18 ATS John Sim Two’s John Law 11&14, Wayne Vessey, D. Ingold, Jack Allan Ash Vegas Player of Day Josh Kingsbury Nett Eagle Not Struck No 17.

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Phone Paul Sparrow 021 140 9787

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Please send your cover letter and CV in confidence to: employment@ashburton.toyota.co.nz

Building –

Contact Irricon to register your interest.

PLANTS, PRODUCE

PAKEKE Lions Charitable Trust Charity Market and garage sale.

9.00am Saturday, February 25, Ashburton Racecourse.

Saleable items required.

Saleable items required. No electrical, audio, computer items, please. Collections: George 307 2243, Anthony 308 3336, Trevor 307 2629, George 308 8231.

FOR SALE

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

NEW POTATOES Ilam Hardy and Purple Passion. Phone 308 5972, Milton Road, Ashburton.

OLD newspapers available.

Perfect for packing, fires, bedding for animals, birds, craft work and so on. Please call in to the Guardian, Level PEA STRAW - Pea straw 3, 161 Burnett Street or available, $5 per bale. phone 307 7900 for bundles Delivered, Ashburton area. of 10 or more.

Jamie 022 502 2679.

PEA straw small bales. $3 ADULT from paddock, $4 delivered. ENTERTAINMENT RURAL TRADING POST Wakanui area. Phone 302 A-JAPANESE beautiful, 26 AMSOIL SYNTHETIC 3857. years, slim, sexy model LUBRICANTS - All oils, figure, gorgeous, elegant. greases, fuel additives, filters, Phone 021 115 3218. antifreeze, car polish, V & L MOTORING cleaner, tyre cleaner, rust ASIAN. Sweet, tall, slim, bust, rain clear, engine WHEEL alignments at great sexy, busty 40DD. Good cleaner and more. Call local prices. Maximise the life looking, friendly. Full service. distributor: Veehof, phone of your tyres with an Phone 021 201 3687. alignment from Neumanns 302 2911.

Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308-6737.

ACCOMMODATION,

PUBLIC NOTICES

OLD newspapers available.

Perfect for packing, fires, bedding for animals, birds, craft work and so on. Please call in to the Guardian, Level 3, 161 Burnett Street or phone 307 7900 for bundles of 10 or more.

LIVESTOCK, PETS BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals.

We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

RENTAL FLATMATE WANTED - We are looking for a flatmate from February 20, $150 per week, includes power and WiFi, food extra. Must be working.

For details please phone 0275 345 827.

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

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST OP SHOP. “Second time around” good clean clothing for sale. Ashburton Baptist Church, cnr Cass and Havelock Streets.

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

THURSDAY 9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Join fun exercise with friendly group during term time. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH GOODWILL SHOP. Selling clean preloved clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church, Cnr Archibald and Jane Streets, Tinwald.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST OP SHOP.

10am MID CANTERBURY LADIES CLUB. Coffee morning, Robert Harris, West Street.

10am - 12pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Tasmanian doubles. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

11.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Mid-week service, Communion and lunch. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

1pm - 3pm ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL. Pre loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa. Cnr Thomson and Jane Streets.

1pm - 4pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association doubles, Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage Centre, West Street.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet, drawn doubles. Waireka, Philip Street.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association and Golf Croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

6pm MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. 6.30 start, Fords Road.

7pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Practice night, families welcome. 115 Racecourse Road.

7.30pm ASHBURTON TRAVEL CLUB. Travel talks from members. St David’s Union Church lounge, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

Good clean Second Time Around clothing for sale. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets.

9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZ SHED. Open day for members. 182 Methven Highway.

10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages.

Main Street, Methven.

10am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH.

Fit kidz for preschoolers and caregivers.

48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10am WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Coaching - Association Croquet.

Waireka Croquet, Philip Street.

10.15am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning of Tai Chi for Arthritis. M.S.A, Social hall, Havelock Street.

10.45am M.S.A.TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities.

M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of may aircraft from past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social afternoon, you are welcome to have a go. 115 Racecourse Rd, Ashburton.

1.30pm HINDS GARDEN CIRCLE. Meet at Mona Square Kermode St before 1.30pm to car pool for garden visits.

6pm

WAIREKA GOLF CROQUET. Twilight Golf Croquet, non-members welcome $5 have a go, Mallets available, Waireka, Philip Street.

6pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Triples social competition, fundraiser for St John. Business teams of 3 $10 per team. Coaching given. 115 Racecourse Rd. 7pm ASHBURTON R.S.A. DARTS SECTION. Darts club night for all new and returning players. Doris Linton Lounge ,12 Cox Street, Ashburton.

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Puzzles and horoscopes www.guardianonline.co.nz Cryptic crossword

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Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

WordWheel

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WordBuilder

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ACROSS 1. Avoid (4) 3. Mentally intimidate (colloq) (5,3) 9. Takes place (7) 10. Watering hole (5) 11. Uninvited guests (12) 14. Cover (3) 16. Particles (5) 17. Snakelike fish (3) 18. Ship’s debut (6,6) 21. Perfect (5) 22. Captive (7) 23. Goes backward (8) 24. Diamonds (4)

DOWN 1. Illegible scrawl (8) 2. Not suitable (5) 4. Call for help (3) 5. Laundry frame (7,5) 6. Watch closely (7) 7. Throw (4) 8. Bruised (5-3-4) 12. Decorate (5) 13. Totally uninformed (8) 15. Language of a region (7) 19. Wide open (5) 20. Layer (4) 22. Strike (3)

Previous solution: erk, kop, ore, per, perk, poke, poker, pore, pork, pro, rep, repo, roe, rope.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Contributing to the peace of the world will not require a grand gesture, just a little tolerance. Here’s one sample recipe: 1.

Leave well enough alone. 2. Don’t fix what isn’t broken. 3. Mind your own business.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’ll have to spend some money to go to the next level in a study, hobby or project. Is this really an expense, though, or is it a worthy investment in who you are?

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): A positive attitude is needed to push through these early stages of a difficult project. Soon enough, you’ll be able to quit manufacturing cheer, because you’ll have enough positive reasons to continue.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’re innovative in your attempt to solve problems big and small.

Right now, while you’re busy doing it, there’s someone out there saying it can’t be done.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You can’t take people at face value.

Quiet ones might be concealing big emotion; Sweet ones can have a delightfully wicked edge; Funny ones get sad; Sad ones get funny. You wouldn’t have it any other way.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): What you love will reward you for loving it. Try it and see. Also, be mindful of your loving style. Try to match it up with the preferences of your beloved over your own.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): As the world becomes increasingly litigious the contracts made in conversation seem less important to some.

That’s why people who keep their word are superstars of good character.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Those with beautiful superficiality may also have deep beauty.

Give it whirl and find out. You’ll sense the true depth of a person inside five minutes of conversation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Today will bring a series of inspired blunders and, like a skilled detective (Clouseau or Columbo), your unassuming ways will allow for the solving of a mystery.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You may know experts and gurus, but your own personal history is your greatest teacher. Future success will depend on today’s review of what you did right, and what you could have done differently.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You decided upon a particular goal long ago but never could quite figure out how to fit the steps toward accomplishment into your life. That’s because the timing wasn’t as good as it is now. Try again.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You could change history just by saying yes. It follows that you can also change it by saying no. Today brings the rare black-and-white decision. Only say yes if you can say it emphatically.

ACROSS 1. It shows the world between covers to the one who held it up (5) 4. Is it odd to be so inquisitive? (7) 8. Producer of power, or a regent thrown out of it (9) 9. Sailor would repeatedly prove to be an unmanageable person (3) 10. Little fishes may swim on around the end of the burn (7) 12. Fruit of tree used to carry sail (4) 14. The gut takes nothing in mixture made with rennet (7) 17. Kind of Lily to wake Robin on being hyphenated (4) 18. Small shark heard of in Barking? (7) 20. It’s the type of liquid nourishment that hasn’t got a top (3) 21. Clothier is dismissed by machine assembler (9) 23. Each half of the board is edible (7) 24. Order in Ancient Greece to cheat the unendingly wealthy (5) DOWN 1. Likely to gainsay am a gent: virtue of putting it about (13) 2. Inner material used for marking the roads (6) 3. Turn sum round, hold nothing and get the better of it (8) 4. Reduction in use of copper on table-top (3) 5. Very underdone: it is not often one will be so (4) 6. It is spent away from home by the non-clerical (6) 7. The sports car one takes out of a layer almost ten miles up (13) 11. A horse one won’t start to pay attention to on the street (5) 13. It whistles a tune to a popular girl (8) 15. Sort of shop that may hold water (6) 16. Auxiliary traffic light one might trifle with (6) 19. Go minutely through a case of honey (4) 22. End of event that is a draw (3)

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Wind at 2000m: Light.

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Fine apart from areas of cloud morning and night. Northeasterlies.

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Fine apart from areas of cloud morning and night. Northerlies.

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Morning cloud, then fine. Northerlies gradually strengthening.

Morning cloud, then fine. Northeasterlies.

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6am Breakfast The Breakfast team presents news, interviews, weather, and information.

9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3 With special guest Drew Barrymore. 0 10am Whanau Living 10:30 The Chase 0 11:30 Come Dine With Me Daytime Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale 0 1pm Coronation Street PGR 3 0 2pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 2:55 Tipping Point 3:55 Te Karere 2 4:25 Millionaire Hot Seat 0 5pm The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

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6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Sesame Street 3 0 6:55 The Jungle Bunch To The Rescue! 3 0 7:25 Transformers – Robots In Disguise 0 7:50 Breadwinners 0 8:15 Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 8:40 Miles From Tomorrowland 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street 3 0 Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 1pm F Bachelor In Paradise PGR 0 2pm Judge Rinder PGR 3pm My Wife And Kids 3 0 3:30 The Adam And Eve Show 0 4pm KC Undercover 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory PGR 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

Seven Sharp 0 Vet Tales 0 Women In Blue 0 800 Words The summer people hit Weld with a vengeance; a jet-ski wipes Woody out and puts him in a coma. 0 9:30 20/20 0 10:30 1 News Tonight 0

7pm Shortland Street 0 7:30 Dumb Builders Make You Laugh Out Loud 0 8:30 The Big Bang Theory 0 9pm Mom 0 9:30 This Is Us 0 10:25 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0 10:55 Mom PGR 3 0

11pm The Catch Anderson Vaughan and Associates pick up a new client, and must find the one person with the blueprints for a lethal weapon.

11:55 The Astronaut Wives Club PGR 3 0 12:50 Te Karere 3 2 1:15 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 32

11:20 Brooklyn Nine-Nine PGR 0 11:50 Angie Tribeca PGR 3 0 12:20 Mistresses 3 1:10 Shortland Street 3 0 1:40 Infomercials 2:40 Pretty Little Liars PGR 3 0 3:25 The Real 3 4:15 America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 4:40 The Adam And Eve Show 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

800 Words

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BRAVO 10am Teen Mom 3 10:55 Catfish 3 11:45 Snapped PGR 3 12:40 Vanderpump Rules 1:35 Intervention 3 2:30 Botched PGR 3 3:30 Hoarders 3 4:30 Dance Moms 5:30 Teen Mom 6:30 Catfish 7:30 Botched 3 8:30 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills In Mexico, Kyle demands to know exactly what Lisa Rinna said about her sister; Erika advises Rinna to confess, but Rinna maintains she has done nothing wrong.

9:30 Vanderpump Rules After a fight, Scheana must decide whether to go on Stassi’s birthday trip; Lisa must decide whether to rehire James after he makes a plea to get his DJ job back.

10:30 Intervention 11:30 Snapped PGR 3 12:20 Infomercials 3

The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm on TVNZ 2

THE BOX 6am CSI MV 6:50 Criminal Intent MV 7:40 The Amazing Race PG 8:30 Shipping Wars PG 8:55 The Simpsons PG 9:20 Criminal Minds MV 10:10 NCIS MV 11am Covert Affairs MV 11:55 Suspects MVLSC 12:50 Pawn Stars PG 1:15 Criminal Intent MV 2pm Smackdown MV 4:05 The Amazing Race PG 5pm The Simpsons PG 5:30 Criminal Intent MV 6:30 The Carbonaro Effect PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 NCIS MV 8:30 NCIS – New Orleans MV 9:30 Reckless MV 10:30 Criminal Minds MV 11:25 NCIS MV

THURSDAY 12:15 Smackdown MV 1:50 The Amazing Race PG 2:40 CSI MV 3:30 The Simpsons PG 3:55 NCIS – New Orleans MV 4:45 Reckless MV 5:35 The Carbonaro Effect PG

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6am The Fairly Odd Parents 6:25 World Of Quest 6:50 The Penguins Of Madagascar 7:15 Hank Zipzer – The World’s Greatest Underachiever 7:40 Henry Danger 8:05 Avatar – The Last Airbender 8:30 Sanjay And Craig 8:55 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:25 Wheel Of Fortune 3 9:50 Jeopardy 3 10:25 The Doctors PGR 11:20 Hot Bench 11:55 Jane The Virgin PGR 3 12:50 Wayward Pines PGR 3 1:50 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 2:55 Escape To The Country 3 4pm Antiques Roadshow 0 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Wheel Of Fortune 6:30 Jeopardy

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Ryan Hansen, Zach McGowan.

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David Oyelowo, Kate Mara.

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New dad to miss games Midfielder Gui Finkler is flying to Brazil to meet his new-born daughter, ruling him out of the Wellington Phoenix’s next two A-League games.

Finkler will miss Saturday’s home match against Melbourne City and the fixture away to the Brisbane Roar a week later. He is returning to his native Brazil to be with wife Karine and their first daughter Rafaela.

Finkler, 31, had planned to attend the birth but Rafaela arrived early. He will return to New Zealand for the clash against the Perth Glory in Auckland on March 4.

Court chasing Armstrong

Greg Roadley is preparing for a brutal eight-day footrace in the Arctic Circle.

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Into the unknown

BY LINDA CLARKE

LINDA.C@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Extreme runner Greg Roadley is about to leave a hot Mid Canterbury summer for a 560km footrace in one of the coldest and windiest places on the planet.

The Pendarves dairy farmer will tow a life-sustaining sled across the Arctic Circle, snatching sleep in a special sleeping bag and consuming 5300 calories a day as he trudges in a race against 19 other extreme runners.

Roadley loves to challenge his mind and body. He has competed three times in the gruelling one-day Coast to Coast and last year ran six marathons in six days in the Sahara Desert as part of the Marathon des Sables.

While heat and sand were problems then, he faces extreme cold and hypothermia during

the 6633 Arctic Ultra event next month.

Only a handful of competitors are expected to finish and Roadley plans to be among them.

Roadley, wife Rachel and son Guy will fly to Canada two weeks before the footrace starts on March 10 and he will spend a week acclimatising to the cold and testing his gear.

He is training about 100km a week, pulling a tyre to mimic the weight of a sled. The technique has attracted more than a few looks – running up the Mt Hutt skifield road recently, someone asked him where the rest of his car was.

The footrace starts in Eagle Plains in the Yukon, passes through the Arctic circle during the first day and finishes on day eight in the Eskimo village of Tuktoyaktuk, on the edge of

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the Beaufort Sea, west of the North Pole. The 43-year-old has broken down the race into 75km segments and knows he will have to slow run segments to meet time limits imposed on the competitors.

He can expect temperatures as low as -40 degrees and hurricane strength winds; he has grown a beard to help cover his face and will wear special clothes and equipment to make sure no skin is exposed to the elements. He has three puffer jackets and will wear four layers of merino.

Roadley said planning was crucial and his focus had been on making sure he had the right gear. Competitors will sleep on the side of an ice truckers’ highway in their sleeping bags, walking in both the day and night.

He says his sled will add an

extra 12kg and carry dehydrated food, a small cooker, sleeping bag and safety gear.

He will also eat plenty of chocolate and pork scratching and expects to burn through more than 5300 calories a day.

While the event is a race, Roadley hopes to buddy up with a Frenchman he met at the Sahara run.

Support and encouragement will be crucial and tiredness and cold temperatures affect decision-making. He will carry a satellite phone so he can receive messages from Rachel and Guy, who will fly up from Vancouver to be at the finish line.

He is not afraid of the elements as he has planned meticulously for these. It is the unknown that is scary – and he will need all his mental toughness to beat that.

A judge has cleared the way for a US government lawsuit seeking nearly $US100m in damages from disgraced former professional cyclist Lance Armstrong to go to trial, according to court papers. The US Justice Department alleges Armstrong defrauded the government by accepting millions of dollars in sponsorship money from the US Postal Service, as he led the team to a string of Tour de France victories while doping. Armstrong was accused of engineering one of the most sophisticated doping schemes in sports.

More aggression required Canadian Brooke Henderson says she’ll take an even more aggressive approach in a bid to live up to her hype as a potential world No.1 golfer. Only one golfer carded more birdies on the LPGA Tour last year than Henderson, the world No.8 entering the Australian Open at Royal Adelaide starting tomorrow.

But the 19-year-old says she’ll show aggression this season after taking a conservative attitude to her early rounds last year.

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