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A homicide investigation launched yesterday morning following the death of a Rakaia man at least 24 hours earlier remained shrouded in mystery late into last night.

Emergency services were called to a Gardiners Road address, east of Rakaia, shortly after 9am on Wednesday morning where they found a 29-year-old man, believed to have been shot, dead at the scene.

Police were unable to confirm the incident to the Guardian when questioned on Wednesday night and issued a release early yesterday stating they had launched a homicide investigation following the death.

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owned by Dairy Holdings Limited and Central Canterbury Farm operations manager Gary McGregor said they were offering all the support they could to those involved.

“We are just trying to support the guys on the farm, the sharemilker has been wondering if there is anything he could’ve done, but I don’t think there is,” he said.

McGregor confirmed that the deceased man (who has been named by some media outlets, but no name has been officially released at this point) wasn’t at work on Wednesday morning and another worker, who had gone to look for him, found him at the property and alerted emergency services.

He added that the man had made a valuable input to the farm and was well

liked by his colleagues.

“That is a pretty shocking thing if you have never seen a dead body before,” McGregor added.

“He was a good worker, he was fairly new to us, everyone is pretty upset and there is no real obvious reason for why this should have happened.

“He was well liked by his mates and had two young kids and a partner who he had recently separated from.

“It is pretty worrying with young kids involved.”

Late last night the police were unable to provide any further information or updates on the situation, however, did say that they hoped to issue a statement later in the evening.

This didn’t arrive in time for the Guardian deadline.

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9.12am:Emergencyservicesarecalled toanaddressonGardinersRoad,eastof Rakaia.

5pm:TheGuardianisalertedtoan unfoldingeventinRakaia.Policeare unabletoprovideanyinformation.

DAY 1

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8.39am:Policeannouncetheyhave launchedahomicideinvestigationfollowing thedeathofa29-year-oldmaninRakaia.

DAY 2

Thursday, Sept 19

3.45pm:TheArmedOffendersSquadarenoticedinfullpresencearoundtheRakaiaarea – no confirmation of their work is able to be given.

4pm:ItisbelievedpolicecarriedoutaraidonapropertyonGardinersRoad,500metres awayfromthecrimescene,butitisunderstoodnobodywasarrested.

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Police swarm Rakaia in homicide hunt

By Jaime Pitt-MacKay

Left – Detective senior sergeant Richard Quested addresses media at the intersection of Acton Road and Gardiners Road.

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A heavy police presence was noted in rural Rakaia yesterday afternoon as police continued to investigate Wednesday morning’s homicide on Gardiners Road which left a 29-year-old man dead.

The site of the incident remained heavily attended throughout Thursday, with the police forensics team working both in and outside the property, while police remained tightlipped around the situation.

Members of the Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) were seen travelling at high speed on State Highway 1, en route to the Rakaia Police Station on Michael Street, where they all converged.

Less than an hour later they were then observed leaving the station, moving as a group, to an address on Gardiners Road near the property were the man died.

The Gardiners Road intersec-

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tion was blocked for around 30 minutes as police carried out their enquiries and were later seen heading back towards Rakaia with nobody in custody.

It is understood that in that time they raided a property only

500 metres away from the crime scene.

Detective senior sergeant Richard Quested fronted media at the cordon, but was only able to repeat the statement that was first released on Thursday morning,

updating only that a post-mortem had been completed.

A number of police cars could be seen travelling the roads near the property and along State Highway 1 on Thursday afternoon, but at the time of the Guardian going to print, police were not able to provide any details as to the reasoning behind their activity.

Other media who encountered the Armed Offenders Squad travelling from Christchurch to Ashburton said they had only seen police travelling at those speeds and driving in that manner on two previous serious events.

Aggravated robbery of bottle store

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

Police are urging shopkeepers and members of the public not to be heroes after an aggravated robbery of a liquor store involving a knife in Ashburton on Wednesday evening.

The store, located on East Street, was robbed at 8.40pm.

A male entered the store and threatened the store employee with a knife.

He took two bottles of alcohol and left the store.

Senior sergeant Leigh Jenkins said the shopkeeper did the right thing by not interfering with the offender.

“Don’t be a hero, we would rather they walk out the door with two bottles of liquor and we can chase them up afterwards than if they stepped in and someone got injured,” he said.

The person was wearing a black hoodie with the hood up and grey trousers, and had a mask covering some of his face.

“You can see on the CCTV footage that the person walks into the store, pulls out the knife and points it at the shopkeeper who stands still and the person grabs two or three bottles of spirits and walks out,” he said.

“It is a 14-year maximum penalty for aggravated robbery which is a big step up from shoplifting and it is very concerning for me.”

Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the East Street area around the time of the robbery, who may have information that could assist with the police’s enquiries.

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Ruralco takes top H&S award

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Ashburton business Ruralco took centre stage at Horncastle Arena on Wednesday night when the business took out the ACC Champion Workplace Safety award in this year’s Westpac Champion Business Awards.

In accepting the award, chief executive Rob Sharkie said it was one for the entire company.

Health and safety was just part of the way business was done at Ruralco, he said.

“It’s not about compliance, regulations and ticking the boxes, it’s what we do, it’s part of our culture.”

Winning the award cemented the hard work the company had undertaken and it showed it took health and safety seriously, Sharkie said.

“This is recognition our people are doing the right thing, being led by Peter Jacob our compliance manager. People are our biggest cost and they’re our greatest asset and this is a credit to the whole company.”

The awards celebrate excellence, innovation, growth and the successes of Canterbury businesses.

The ACC Champion Workplace Safety Award is the category that honours businesses which demonstrate excellence in health and safety systems and procedures. These businesses create a

Ashburton’s Ruralco team accepting their award as 2019 ACC Champion Workplace Safety winners in the Westpac Champion Business Awards. From left: Mel Sowden (Methven branch manager), Jono Pavey, Izania Downey, Sarah Green, Craig Rodgers, Maree Smith, Alister Body, Glenn Coward, Tony Coltman, Tina Thompson and Rob Sharkie, CEO. PHOTO SUPPLIED Amongst the many best practices, the co-operative conducts audits, runs continuous training, reports scorecards, provides updates and offers wellness programmes like the recent staff walking challenge.

The company spreads its health and safety work beyond the office, Sharkie said, offering farm-

platform for health and safety to be owned by all, creating a positive health and safety culture.

The path to winning was a long one, from self nomination through interviews and then selection as a finalist, Sharkie said.

“Just making it as a finalist was huge. When we did that it was like winning.”

er shareholders training on how to devise an on-farm health and safety plan. To date 60 farmers have completed the Ruralco Farm Safety Training in conjunction with local training partner Compliance Partners.

Compliance manager Peter Jacob was unable to make the awards ceremony but said the

win was very humbling.

“I want to make sure our staff get home safely every day. By keeping health and safety at the forefront of our business we send a reliable message about the importance of best practices.”

The key to great health and safety practices was keeping it simple, Jacob said.

It’s local body election time, get voting

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From tomorrow almost 22,000 ballot papers will be making their way into urban and rural mail boxes around the Ashburton District.

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Hundreds of cakes have been baked, pictures painted and hours spent organising events and organisers are now counting down the hours until this year’s Allenton School fair opens for business.

The school’s PTA runs the biennial fair as a major fundraising event and this year funds will be used to enhance the school grounds around a classroom rebuild scheduled for early 2020.

With $23,000 raised in 2017, the PTA has set themselves the ambitious target of exceeding this, co-ordinator Pam Carr said.

“Thankfully, the weather gods are smiling, ensuring the Skydiving Kiwis can kick the festivities off in style at 11am,” she said.

Fair patrons will be treated to all the usual fair activities such as bouncy castles, food stalls, motorbike rides, craft stalls, face painting and photo booth. In addition new activities this year include a dunk tank (your chance to dunk principal Bruce Tilby among other famous guests) and a white elephant stall.

Other highlights include the now famous Silent Auction which has seen many a bargain in previous years and the event will wrap up with a class art auction that has involved students creating pieces for sale. There is usually some fierce bidding for the class creations, Carr said.

There will be plenty of entertainment, including the school’s Kapa Haka group, choir, dancers and singers..

The fair will run from 11am until 2pm.

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Ashburton’s art gallery has set a new record – 21,617 visitors over the past year.

The year to June 30 had been one of achievement and growth, curator-manager Shirin Khosraviani said.

“We have had sustained growth in a fantastic year with shows and exhibitions,” she said.

In terms of visitors, word of

Quiz night a success Harry Potter fans shared their knowledge of the boy wizard and his magical world at the Blue Pub on Wednesday, raising $240 for Blue September, Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Organiser Ru Vodden said this had brought the pub’s Blue September tally to more than $500, and there were a couple more events planned in the next couple of weeks. The Harry Potter Quiz Night attracted 12 teams.

Salmon site open day

Room nine Allenton School students, (from left) Alaina, nine, and eight-year-olds Jacob, Cohen, Kondwani, and Tryla with some of their art work.

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Art gallery breaks visitor number records

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mouth was the most effective form of advertising, along with people who were making return visits and bringing first-time visitors with them, Khosraviani said.

“We’re a community art gallery and we survive because people visit us. Predominately our visitors are locals but there will always be people who won’t want to engage with a cultural institution.”

One of the most significant

growth areas had been public programmes and education and these were important in promoting meaningful engagement with the arts, Khosraviani said.

“We aim to promote lifelong learning and meaningful engagement with art.”

School programmes were also a big part of the gallery’s business and over the past 12 months a total of 2009 children took part in structured learning programmes. They represented

24 schools from early childhood to secondary, she said.

The gallery team are currently working on the council’s art collection and hope to have this valued by early next year. The gallery houses the Ashburton Trust’s collection and this is also being valued and its future assessed.

At the end of the financial year, the gallery was in a good financial position with a $4358 surplus.

The shape of Rakaia’s Salmon Tales is in the hands of the community with an open day to be held on site tomorrow where people can discuss planned upgrades with Ashburton District Council staff. Included in the planned improvements are upgraded public toilets, landscaping, playground equipment, signage and supporting amenities such as rubbish bins and lighting. Funding for the work has come through a $739,945 contribution from the Government through its Tourism Infrastructure Fund, a $20,000 donation from the Rakaia Lions and $197,590 from the council.

The open day will be held from noon until 2pm. An on line survey is also underway until October 4 on the Ashburton District Council website. The survey is now open to complete until 5pm, 4 October 2019 at www.research.net/r/ MY9B6KQ. More information is available on the council’s website www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

PM’s China gaffe Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made an awkward faux pas after touching down in Tokyo – muddling Japan with China in her first media standup in the country.

Ardern said it was an “incredibly exciting time for New Zealand in its relationship with China – excuse me sorry, with Japan”. She reportedly blamed jetlag for her mistake.

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Girls tap their way to near-perfect scores

By Sue Newman

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Just one year ago they had never put on a pair of tap shoes, but today four dancers from Desiree’s Tap Studio are celebrating achieving almost perfect scores in their recent exams.

And while they didn’t sit an official exam, the school’s youngest dancers were also part of the examination, performing a dance number for the examiner.

Tutor Desiree Brockhurst is keen to see tap dancing revived in the Ashburton District, saying it was once a really strong and well-supported dance style for youngsters, but she believes she is the only teacher in the district.

With years of teaching experience in In-

vercargill behind her, Brockhurst said she decided to set up a small dance studio in Willowby this year.

“The girls started with absolutely nothing, no tap shoes, and they’ve taken out some top marks in their first exam.”

The young dancers are now working on routines for a local tap dancing competition in November. In the past this event was supported by a large number of local dancers, as well as attracting competitors from around the South Island.

Brockhurst said she is keen to see a return to tap dancing’s glory days when there were several dance teachers and when Ashburton dancers achieved high standards nationally in both exams and dance competitions.

Left – Celebrating success in their recent tap dancing exams (back, from left) Cherie Brockhurst, Sophie Clucas and Sierra McColl and (front, from left) Ellie MColl, Zoe Clucas and Sophie Hart.

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New wickets for summer cricket

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

Mid Canterbury’s cricketers will soon have shiny new artificial surfaces to play on as Mid Canterbury Cricket works through the process of replacing the three wickets at the Ashburton Domain.

Work is under way on one wicket, with the organisation having to find the perfect balance between doing the work in the winter or the summer.

“The concrete slab had moved so it needed to be replaced, we are looking at doing all three, one each year,” board member Steve McCloy said.

“The council were reluctant about letting us do it over the winter as we needed to use a digger and they didn’t want the grass damaged.”

The work is being done for free by local builder and cricketer Matt Smith and involved the old

slab being removed, a new one being framed and poured before the matting is placed on top of the slab.

“We have made it longer at each end as well, the junior committee and some of the seniors commented that when you were bowling you would go straight

from grass to concrete into your action so we’ve made that longer,” he said.

The matting on top of the slab was between 15-20 years old and McCloy said they were hopeful the more modern matting would be beneficial.

McCloy said, due to the costs

involved with replacing the wickets, they were heavily reliant on fundraising and sponsorship to be able to do the work.

Work will also need to be done on the organisation’s premier ground at the Domain Oval, he said, including replacing the soil in the wicket.

“It is not up to rep standard currently (which is why Mid Canterbury’s Hawke Cup matches have been shifted to other venues this season), so if we can do the work on it hopefully we can also give the juniors a chance to play on it and experience it, but there is a huge cost,” he said.

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Pacific-style zumba being through arts, and exercise, and to lift the station of women.

Fale Pasifika was keen to support this given the health needs of Pasifika women and their desire for the Faboulicious Women’s group to set up a Zumba Pacific style exercise group.

Fale Pasifika O Aoraki Trust was very grateful to receive assistance from the Advance Ashburton Community Foundation, to support the Pacific Faboulicious Women exercise sessions.

The programme began in the Ashburton Senior Citizens Centre and has now moved location to the Allenton School hall, due to increasing numbers.

The Pacific Women meet weekly at 6pm every Tuesday evening and, after a prayer to open the session, the women get moving for the next hour to some Pacific music.

The also held a breakfast launch on Saturday, at the Ashburton Borough School hall, to inform more of the Pacific community as well as the wider Ashburton community of the wonderful things the Faboulicious Pacific Women

The Fale Pasifika O Aoraki Trust’s zumba pacific-style exercise group are looking to share their fun with more people after holding a launch event over the weekend.

Fale Pasifika O Aoraki Trust is a non-profitable Pacific organisation and a Pacific Provider who service the region of Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru and who are proud to share the things they have been working on in the Ashburton Pacific community.

Fale Pasifika have a group of Pacific women called Faboulicious Women, which was initially started by the young women in the community.

The idea is that when our young Pacific women got married they seemed to neglect themselves because of other matters like having children an so on and they no longer look after themselves like they used to before married life, Kylie Douglas said.

The Faboulicious Women in Ashburton met over a coffee and discuss what they wanted to do.

The group wanted to connect with others, improve their well-

Left – The Fale Pasifika o Aoraki Trust’s zumba Pacific style exercise group held a breakfast launch event over the weekend.

Below – the zumba class in action.

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have been doing.

Another initiative started by the group, and funded by the Ministry of Education, is the Make Your Mark Programme.

This is a homework club and has been well supported by teachers and the principal of Ashburton College, who have been volunteering to support the Pacific students and their parents.

This group meets on a Monday night from 6pm until 8pm at the Senior Citizens Centre. This has been a wonderful way of enhancing Pasifika students and their families access to educational opportunities.

Another project that has been running, thanks to the Creative Community Scheme Ashburton, is a series of Pacific art workshops, based on providing opportunities

to practice and inspire the continuation of Pacific arts.

These workshops have been well received and some lovely weaving has been produced from traditional weaving materials sourced from Fiji.

The facilitator, an eminently skilled weaver, is happy to have the support to pass on her talents and skills to other keen learners.

Initiatives like these are vital to retain and expand the traditional skill levels of the local Pacific art community and is so important to the wider Pacific community’s

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Vegan protesters cause stir NZME On Sunday a group of vegan protesters caused a national debate after storming St Lukes Countdown and blocking shoppers from the meat section.

During a tense standoff, vegan activists held up signs which said “stop eating animals” and “it’s not food, it’s violence”.

The news made international headlines and has since caused a stir across the globe.

Media from around the world including Australia, the UK and the US weighed in on the incident, with many questioning the hostility of the protesters.

Across the ditch, one Today host on Nine News slammed the protesters as “vegan vigilantes” and said he wouldn’t have been so patient as the customers in Countdown.

Aussies also weighed in on the debate, with one saying while they sympathise with vegans and the animals that are killed, the protesters’ approach is a turn off.

“I’m all for your views, but you cannot force them upon others in this manner. What would they say if we barred them from the fruit and veg section?”

The news reached the US, with a number of Americans having a say.

While someone praised the

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move as great marketing, others believe the stunt was only going to harm the vegan movement.

Another pointed to freedom of choice, saying the vegan protesters did their best to deny meat-eaters the choice to buy what they wanted.

Thousands of punters from the UK joined in on the debate, with a number of people referencing humans’ biological make up as an argument for eating meat.

“We as humans have canine

teeth, incisors and molars. Our digestive system is capable of digesting meat. We have a brain. The brain can tell us ‘we don’t want to eat meat’ or it can decide ‘yes we do want to eat meat’. It’s a personal decision. As a meat-eating being, I choose to eat meat. That’s my right.

'Those that don’t want to have their right to chose not to. End of discussion!”

Back in New Zealand, the duo behind a fiery vegan protest are

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not about to stop their activism, and have plans for more action soon.

Anna Rippon, a vegan since January last year, defined their stance as not just being vegan – but animal activist vegans.

Rippon said they used public disruption in order to make people think.

“It’s planting a seed so people start thinking for themselves. It’s a bad habit that needs to be broken.”

A liquor ban will be imposed around Forsyth Barr stadium when Fleetwood Mac returns to Dunedin on Saturday after police faced problems when Six60 performed earlier this year.

Alcohol harm prevention officer Sergeant Ian Paulin said this would be the first time a liquor ban would be in place for a concert at the stadium.

Police asked for the ban after they encountered problems outside the Six60 concert in March.

Police made the decision after a joint debrief which included Dunedin Venues Management Ltd chief executive Terry Davies.

There would be signage informing people about the ban and rubbish bins around the zone to discourage littering.

Anyone caught flouting the ban could be issued a fine of $250 and could even face arrest in extreme cases.

People who showed up to the concert intoxicated would be refused entry by stadium security.

Stadium security would assess people for signs of drunken behaviour as they walked up to the gates and queued up.

It is estimated about 30,000 will attend the concert.

Ministry of Education cautions schools over Netflix series

By Vaimoana Tapaleao NZME

Schools have been advised about how best to deal with students watching the latest season of a controversial Netflix series dealing with issues including suicide, bullying and rape.

Open discussions about such issues raised in 13 Reasons Why is one recommendation given to teachers by the Ministry of Education.

The advice has recently been put up on the ministry’s official website as the hugely controversial but popular series continues.

The series is based on the life – and death – of 17-year-old Hannah Baker, who leaves behind cassette tapes explaining why she took her own life.

Season 3 started showing in New Zealand late last month. It now has a RP18 rating – meaning anyone under 18 years old must watch it with the supervision of a parent or guardian.

Ministry officials have prepared a specific document dubbed 13 Reasons Why Season 3 under its resources to help schools prepare for traumatic incidents.

“Many young people in New Zealand may access and watch 13 Reasons Why season three and some may also access previous versions covering issues such as rape, drug use, bullying and depression.

“When students access sensitive issues on media, they may also know someone who is facing a difficult or sensitive issue or be supporting a friend who is feeling distressed.’’

Teachers are told how best to discuss and support students when they may have watched disturbing content.

A graphic scene showing Hannah’s suicide was later edited out of Season 1 – but not before millions of people around the world had seen it.

Kiwi teachers are warned about students feeling self-conscious about watching spe-

cific content on the programme and possible scenes that may trigger negative thoughts.

“They may be experiencing guilt or shame and be concealing their actions about viewing the material – and may worry about the consequences of what they viewed for themselves and others.

“This distress may contribute to thoughts of suicide or they may know someone who has died by suicide.’’

The document tells teachers to take the opportunity to engage with students when they raise serious issues and build understanding and resilience.

Teachers should also let students know if they find talking about those issues difficult for them, the document says.

“The important thing is that you are open to having a conversation about the topic ... or you can support access to someone who can have such conversations.’’

Education officials are not the only group or authority to release advice or warning after the release of the latest instalment of 13 Reasons Why. The Mental Health Foundation has a dedicated resource and good reads’ page on its website advising parents, in particular, about how to deal with their children and the issues raised in the series.

Other recommendations given by the ministry include finding out more about what exactly it was that the student watched or saw online that they found difficult to handle.

“Let them know who they can talk to about things when they need more information.

“Encourage young people to seek help from someone they truck and who won’t judge them – this could be a teacher, counsellor, parent, friend or helpline.’’

The advice also encourages teachers and schools to remind young people that when they are watching anything that might “scary or offensive’’ to keep in mind who they are watching it with – such as younger siblings.

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New Zealand’s economy grew more than expected in the second quarter, with stronger services output offsetting a slide in manufacturing and construction.

Gross domestic product expanded 0.5 per cent in the three months ended June 30, following a 0.6 per cent rise in the March quarter. It was up 2.1 per cent from the same quarter a year earlier, Stats NZ said.

Economists polled by Bloomberg predicted GDP expanded a quarterly 0.4 per cent and was 2 per cent higher than a year earlier.

The Reserve Bank forecast growth of 0.5 per cent.

The size of New Zealand’s economy in current prices reached $300 billion for the first time, Stats NZ said.

“It took about 14 years for the economy to go from $100 billion to $200 billion and nine years to reach $300 billion,” said national senior accounts manager Gary Dunnet.

The New Zealand dollar rose as high as 63.31 US cents from 63.13 cents immediately before the announcement. It was recently trading at 63.26 US cents.

“Service industries, which represent about two-thirds of the economy, were the main contributor to GDP growth in the quarter,” Dunnet said.

The services industries output grew 0.7 per cent in the quarter, after expanding 0.3 per cent in the March period.

The main drivers of growth were rental, hiring and real estate services, which grew 1 per cent,

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Construction activity fell 0.8 per cent due to a decline in non-residential construction, Stats NZ said. Construction activity had expanded 3.4 per cent in the March quarter.

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With a population increase of 0.4 per cent, the RGNDI per capita was up 0.5 per cent on the quarter, it said.

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t was a mixed week for markets as investor sentiment turned cautious due to a spike in oil prices and heightened geopolitical tensions.

Back home, there was plenty of corporate news flow to keep investors on their toes.

In local economic news, New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) lifted 0.5 per cent over the June quarter, or 2.1 per cent annually, in line with the Reserve Bank’s forecast.

The increase was largely driven by the service sector, which represents about two-thirds of the economy.

Meanwhile, New Zealand’s economy hit a milestone with annual GDP reaching $300bn for the first time.

Nonetheless, annual GDP growth sits at its lowest in six years.

Shares in Kathmandu jumped 6.8 per cent on the back of a strong result with the outdoor clothing retailer saying sales continued to grow in key markets.

Operating earnings rose 12.7 per cent and net profit after tax increased 13.6 per cent on the prior year.

Its North American Oboz business continues to grow strongly, with sales growth of 30 per cent.

Online sales were also strong, up 9.2 per cent, assisted by the re-platforming of its online offering. The company declared a final dividend of 12 cents per share, bringing the full-year payout to a record 16 cents.

Z Energy on Monday said it was committed to working with the Commerce Commission but could not agree with the profitability analysis in the Commerce Commission’s draft report.

Z Energy said it has discovered a

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number of inaccuracies in the draft findings on profitability, including a misrepresentation of the company’s 2016-2018 rate of return. Z Energy alerted the commission to these errors and provided a detailed analysis throughout its submission.

Following a profit downgrade last week, Z shares fell to their lowest since November, however managed to bounce slightly later in the week.

Global dairy prices have risen for the second time in the past nine auctions, with the headline index up 2.0 per cent. Key product group, whole milk powder, lifted 1.9 per cent and skim milk powder rose 3.4 per cent. The price of lactose increased 5.6 per cent and butter climbed 2.7 per cent. The strength in prices was likely linked to fewer volumes sold. Rennet Casein was the only product to mark a decline, falling by a modest 0.1 per cent.

Across the ditch, Bellamy’s Australia received a $A1.5bn takeover bid from China Mengnui. The Chinese dairy company offered $A13.25 per share for Bellamy’s, a 59 per cent premium to the stock’s last closing price. Shares in Bellamy’s shot up 55 per cent on the news.

Mengniu’s rival, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, bought New Zealand’s Westland Co-operative Dairy Co in July.

Australia’s unemployment rate

rose to 5.3 per cent in August, worse than expectations for the rate to hold steady at 5.2 per cent.

Hiring surged by 34,700 over the month, more than double the 15,000 expected.

However, full-time employment fell by 15,500, indicating the rise in hiring was driven by part-time workers.

Following the release of the report, market expectations for the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut its cash rate by 25 basis points, when it meets in October, increased from 21 per cent to 70 per cent.

Following a two-day policy meeting, the US Federal Reserve announced that it would cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Thursday morning, to a target range of 1.75 per cent to 2.0 per cent.

The policy statement had almost no change of language from its July statement and cited “the implication of global developments for the economic outlook as well as muted inflation pressures”.

Chair Jerome Powell said that the central bank may have to start to organically grow the size of its balance sheet in a bid to guarantee liquidity during difficult times.

Unsurprisingly, President Donald Trump slammed the Fed Chair in response, tweeting “Jay Powell and the Federal Reserve fail again. No guts, no sense, no vision. A terrible communicator!”. The Fed next meets at the end of October.

Jeremy Flood works for Craigs Investment Partners.

This article should not be deemed as advice. Disclosure statement available free of charge and on request.

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Boris ‘father of lies’ NZME British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was accused by European Union officials yesterday of failing to negotiate seriously and branded the “father of lies” by a lawyer in the UK Supreme Court, as his plan to leave the EU in just over six weeks faced hurdles on both sides of the Channel.

In Strasbourg, France, the European Parliament said it would be the fault of Britain, not the bloc, if the UK crashed out of the EU without a divorce deal on the scheduled October 31 departure day.

In London, Johnson’s government battled to convince the UK’s top court that the prime minister’s decision to suspend Parliament for five weeks with Brexit looming was neither illegal nor improper.

The government’s opponents claim Johnson illegally shut down the legislature to prevent lawmakers from scrutinising his Brexit plans.

Government lawyer James Eadie told 11 Supreme Court justices that the decision to send lawmakers home until October 14 was “inherently and fundamentally political in nature,” and not a matter for the judiciary.

He said that if the court intervened it would violate the “fundamental constitutional principle” of the separation of powers.

But a lawyer for lawmakers challenging the shutdown accused the government of being “unworthy of our trust”.

“We’ve got here the mother of parliaments being shut down by the father of lies,” said attorney Aidan O’Neill. He urged the judges to “stand up for truth, stand up for reason, stand up for diversity, stand up for Parliament, stand up for democracy.”

The judges, for their part, wondered why Johnson had refused to provide a sworn statement to the court about his reasons for the suspension.

“Isn’t it odd that nobody has signed a witness statement to say: ‘This is true. These are the true reasons for what was done?’” said one of the judges, Nicholas Wilson.

The developments were the latest in a rocky week for Johnson, who pulled out of a news conference with the prime minister of Luxembourg on Monday because of noisy protesters nearby.

On Wednesday he was berated by the father of a sick child over funding cuts to Britain’s health service as he visited a London hospital.

Johnson took power in July with a vow that Britain will leave the EU on October 31 “come what may.”

He promised to break a stalemate that saw the Brexit agreement struck between the EU and Johnson’s predecessor

Taylor slams Kanye Taylor Swift has branded Kanye West “two-faced”. The pair fell out in 2009 when the Stronger rapper interrupted the ‘London Boy’ singer’s acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards to claim Beyonce should have won the Best Female Video honour instead, but they later reconcile their differences.

However, things turned sour again after Kanye asked Taylor to present an award to him at the VMAs – only to tell a very different story on stage. “I realised he is so two-faced. That he wants to be nice to me behind the scenes, but then he wants to look cool, get up in front of everyone and talk s***. And I was so upset.”

‘Not now Stacey’ A female bank executive has been awarded £4 million in compensation after her boss repeatedly fobbed her off with the words: “Not now Stacey”. Broker Stacey Macken, 48, said she was routinely belittled by her male superiors, subjected to sexist pranks and paid thousands less than her male peers. Her victory marked the end of a long battle against bank BNP Paribas. Macken’s line boss, Denis Pihan, was singled out in the judgment for the infuriating and humiliating tactic he used to avoid interaction with her. Pihan would say: “Not now, Stacey” whenever Macken tried to talk to him.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Theresa May rejected three times by Britain’s Parliament, prompting May to resign.

Many lawmakers believe a no-deal Brexit would be economically devastating and socially destabilising, and have put obstacles in Johnson’s path, including legal challenges to the Parliament shutdown.

Last week, Scotland’s highest civil court ruled the move illegal, saying it had the intention of stymieing Parliament.

The High Court in London, however, said it was not a matter for the courts.

The Supreme Court is being asked to decide who is right in a three-day hearing that ends today. If it overturns the suspension, lawmakers could be called back to Parliament as

early as next week.

Johnson insists he is working hard to get an agreement with the EU that will ensure a smooth departure.

EU leaders are skeptical of that claim. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Wednesday that the risk of a no-deal Brexit remained “very real” because Britain still had not produced workable new proposals.

“I asked the British prime minister to specify the alternative arrangements that he could envisage,” Juncker said.

“As long as such proposals are not made, I cannot tell you – while looking you straight in the eye – that progress is being made.”

Juncker, who met with John-

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son on Monday, told a gathering of the European Parliament that a no-deal Brexit “might be the choice of the UK, but it will never be ours.”

The main sticking point over a Brexit deal is the Irish border “backstop,” an insurance policy that would require Britain to respect EU trade and customs rules in order to avoid a hard border between EU member Ireland and the UK’s Northern Ireland until a better solution is found.

Pro-Brexit British politicians oppose the backstop because it would prevent the UK from striking new trade deals around the world.

Johnson says he won’t back any Brexit deal unless the backstop is removed.

Following in footsteps The teenage daughter of the late model and actress Anna Nicole Smith may also pursue a career in front of the camera, she revealed in a rare interview with her dad. Nicole Smith died of an accidental drug overdose in 2007 in the wake of the death of her son Daniel Wayne Smith.

She left behind her infant daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, now 13 years old, who this week gave a rare insight into her life in an interview with DailymailTV. Her father, Larry Birkenhead, explained people are always asking if she will follow in her mother’s footsteps and find work as an actress or model.

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Whatever you’re into, there’s a design and a style for you and a quick search in stores and online will find you the perfect match.

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bags on the market that easily roll up into a tidy little pouch – you may even have the adorable pocket-sized strawberries, lemons and watermelons from a recent supermarket promotion. If you missed out on one, there’s plenty more designs out there to discover, so have a look.

There are even special farmers’ market bags that contain a whole range of compartments so you can stash your produce in their own space, yet only carry one jute.

The options don’t stop at carry bags.

There’s also mesh and netted creations

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designed to store your fruits and vegetables without the need for those pesky small bags.

Online, you can even buy deluxe cotton tote bags, and arrange for your own favourite saying, catch-phrase or logo to be emblazoned on the side, or look to purchase a sturdy, biodegradable hessian jute. If you’re feeling creative, there’s lots of patterns available online so you can produce your own design.

It’s goodbye single-use plastics and hello to that favourite old message; reduce, reuse, recycle.

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Allenton 23 Andrew Street

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Three bedrooms plus a fully lined and insulated rumpus room with excellent lighting. There are six solar panels on the roof to ensure energy costs are kept down, a compliant log burner and heat pump.

Asking Price $345,000 View Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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The fact that our owners have enjoyed this attractive property for almost 30 years comes as no surprise.

The reasons are many, handy Allenton location, amazing garden and sunny low maintenance home.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Jenny Gray 027 452 2888 jenny.gray@bayleys.co.nz

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Ashburton 271 Cameron Street

Allenton 25 Harrison Street

Sunny aspect

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Attractive brick home on a sunny corner section close in on the East side of Ashburton town. Sunny living areas. Easy care 533sqm section with new landscaping. Detached single car garaging. Ideal for a first home buyer, a retirement home or investment.

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty

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2pm, Tue 24 Sep 2019 201 West St, Ashburton View Sat 10.30-11am or by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139

Better than money in the bank

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Exceptionally tidy property. All new wiring, switch board and plumbing. Insulation underfloor and in the roof. New kitchen, bathroom and floor coverings.

Heating is a compliant wood burner and a heat pump. Walking distance to shopping centre.

Asking Price $289,000 View by appointment Jenny Gray 027 452 2888 jenny.gray@bayleys.co.nz

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Netherby 69 Albert Street

Netherby 32 Albert Street

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Sub dividable 8.0 hectare lifestyle property Excellent prospect for future development Close to all the town amenities Home sits in a spectacular garden setting Quality soils and irrigation

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Entertainers delight

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This fabulous property has a generous sunny living space, an open plan dining room and a well equipped kitchen. A huge partially covered deck great for relaxing outdoors and enjoying the beautiful gardens. Spacious double garage.

For Sale $480,000 View Sat 12.15-12.45pm or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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Mayfield Panthers Rock

Netherby 64 Bridge Street

Number one spot

Much loved, time to go

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Open plan kitchen and dining area, a large separate living room which can open up to create one large living space. Heated by log burner and heat pump.

Bedrooms all with built in wardrobes. Single garage with workshop.

For Sale $350,000 View Sat 11.30am-12pm or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 Sarah Everist 021 0828 5816

Sale includes land and building plus stock at valuation. Superior country pub operating as a cafe', bar and restaurant. Located on the north eastern side of the Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road in Mayfield, a rural area with a growing population.

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Ashburton Surrounds Ashburton Staveley Road Asking Price $295,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Premium bare land If you are looking for spectacular views of the Southern Alps then this block is the potential location for your dream home.

This property provides a generous 2.0 hectare bare land block on quality Wakanui silt loam soils with power available at the boundary and new fencing.

Build your new home just minutes from town and amenities yet still enjoy the best aspects of rural life.

Resource consent to build is required.

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Methven Highbank School Road Price by Negotiation View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Bare land consisting of 20.2342 hectares more or less Excellent soils - deep Templeton silty loams Versatile block offering arable, grazing or finishing Stunning views to Mt Hutt for your new build Most sought after area Entry level or add-on opportunity

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Options a plenty - 191.9238ha 'Hook Bush' on Upper Hook Road has recently been developed with a modernised character home, new water scheme, deer fencing and tracking. Not only has the farm had extensive improvements added but the homestead, originally circa 1900's has had a revamp and upgrade. It has an open plan kitchen/dining/living area with a modern kitchen, separate lounge, four good sized bedrooms and overall exudes character. Complemented, by a quality range of farm buildings. With a range of contours, this property could be utilised for deer, cattle or sheep grazing.

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The number of people reporting concerns about the fees charged for breaking a fixed–term mortgage with their bank is on the rise as mortgage rates fall.

Figures supplied by the Banking Ombudsman show there were a total of 27 complaints, inquiries and disputes in the first seven months of this year relating to early repayment charges–one more than the 26 reported in the whole of 2018.

Banks charge a break fee when a mortgage holder ends their term early to switch to a lower interest rate.

Fixed home loan rates have been falling in the wake of cuts to New Zealand’s official cash rate and declining wholesale borrowing costs for the banks.

Reserve Bank data shows that the average two–year fixed–term mortgage rate advertised has fallen from 5.1 per cent in August, 2017, to 4.7 per cent last month.

Last week the major banks also cut their two–year fixed–term mortgage rates again with Kiwibank offering a record low two–year fixed–term rate of 3.65 per cent, beating its nearest rival ASB, which is offering 3.69 per cent.

Banking Ombudsman Nicola Sladden said it typically saw complaints go up following a drop in mortgage rates by banks.

“Customers understandably want to lock in cheaper rates, but they need to understand that there are costs involved in breaking the contract early – both through break fees and cash contributions that need to be repaid.”

The last time the Banking Ombudsman reported a spike in complaints was in 2015 after rates began falling.

It received 100 inquiries, complaints and disputes in that year alone.

The Banking Ombudsman only deals with a fraction of the complaints and

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disputes that banks get as consumers have to go through a complaints process with their bank first before the ombudsman can handle the case.

The ombudsman received seven cases in June–the highest number in a single month for a while–and found there were consistent themes coming though which related to customers being given a quote for break fees but then finding the break fees were different by the time the transaction went through, customers not appreciating that cash contributions would need to also be repaid and customers disputing the way charges have been calculated.

Sladden said its advice to consumers thinking about making changes to their lending was to get an estimate of the charges first and to carefully check the timeframe for the estimate as some-

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times estimates were only based on a very short timeframe.

“Calculating early repayment charges involves a complex formula. Many–but not all–banks base the charge on the difference between the wholesale interest rate on the loan and the wholesale rate applicable when the loan is repaid early (other factors are also included in the calculation).”

Details about the charge and how it is calculated is set out in the loan documentation for the mortgage.

There is nothing stopping borrowers from trying to negotiate a lower charge, but banks are under no obligation to agree, a guide on the ombudsman website notes.

“Any reduction is entirely at banks’ discretion. Borrowers should assume banks will apply the charge in full.”

*At the time of printing

Sladden said when a customer asks their bank for estimates of break fees, they should also ask how long the quote is valid for, as they are generally time limited.

“Customers should also check their contracts and ask their banks about any obligations for other costs, such as repaying cash contributions.”

Sladden said it was difficult to say whether they were likely to see an increase in break-fee related complaints for the rest of 2019.

“If bank rates drop further, we are likely to see the same issues coming up again.”

Ashburton 7 Thomas Street

Neg at $372,000

4 Whiteoak Grove

$585,000

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Spacious with 4 Bedrooms • 4 Double Bedrooms • Eco friendly log burner, heatpump and nightstore

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OPEN HOME SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: 10-10.30AM

Moisture master transfer system Good sized dining & living areas Main bathroom has shower, bath and vanity Separate laundry

12 Kelvin Crescent

• A smart decision for easy living • Four bedrooms • Master with spacious WIR and light and bright ensuite

Offers $365,000

116 Tarbottons Road

43 Braebrook Drive

OPEN HOME SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: 1-1.30PM

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

2 Magnolia Drive

Neg over $555,000 OPEN HOME SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: 12.15-12.45PM

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A large open plan kitchen, living and dining area with a great paved area for outdoor entertaining Fantastic storage in this functional, modern kitchen with a walk-in pantry Four bedrooms,master bedroom has ensuite and walk-in wardrobe 2 heatpumps to keep you warm in winter and cool in the summer

29 Havelock Street

Offers over $395,000

64 Wills Street

$549,000

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Immaculate presentation 4 bedroom Master with ensuite and WIR Large stylish kitchen

108 Eton Street

OPEN HOME SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: 10-10.30AM

This well-maintained, single level townhouse will hold appeal for those wanting to be central to all Ashburton amenities, affording you the benefits of this easy location with all the privacy you could wish for.

The large living area welcomes the all-day sun and opens out to the private backyard which is well established. Heated via a heat pump, it also has an HRV system for year-round comfort.

Two heatpumps for year round comfort Beautiful spacious kitchen with butler’s pantry Storage galore Double internal access garaging

$1,050,000

OPEN HOME SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: 10.45-11.15AM

Generous living area which flows through to the dining/kitchen area and opens to the patio area which captures most of the days sun making it bright and welcoming.

The bathroom consists of a separate shower room but could easily be modernised. The original kitchen flows into the sunny dining area creating a magic space for the morning cuppa.

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Spacious living flowing to the outdoors Loads of storage Fantastic tiled patio’s Manicured gardens

$225,000 OPEN HOME SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: 11.15-11.45AM

Priced to sell!

For the price of a unit you could own your own stand-alone first home.

Potential to use your imagination to turn this cute cottage with a veranda that covers the front patio into a pretty wee house.

11c Wills Street

Neg over $395,000

OPEN HOME SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: 11.30-12NOON

Privacy and location • 171sqm home on a 430sqm section • 3 Bedrooms, Master has an ensuite and plenty of storage space • Open plan Kitchen, Dining and living area all with plenty of room to move around

• 144sqm townhouse, land area 408sqm • Two good sized bedrooms, one up one down • Good sized open plan kitchen/dining/living area

• Bigger than normal garage with plenty of room for cars, work bench and golf clubs

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ndian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, this week announced its 2020 heavyweight lineup, packed with a host of new features and benefits.

With the Thunder Stroke 116 engine now available in select models, a completely redesigned Ride Command system, and the introduction of the aggressively-styled Roadmaster Dark Horse and redesigned Springfield Dark Horse, the Indian Motorcycle 2020 heavyweight lineup is bigger, better and badder than ever.

“The majority of these new features and upgrades are a result of our consistent communication with riders, listening to their feedback and incorporating it wherever possible in our ongoing development efforts,” said Reid Wilson – Vice President for Indian Motorcycle. “Today’s rider wants more power and expects cutting-edge technology, all packaged in a modern look that’s tough and aggressive.

“That’s exactly what we’re delivering in 2020.”

Thunder Stroke 116 For the first time in the company’s history, Indian Motorcycle will offer the Thunder Stroke engine in a 116 cubic-inch variation.

Straight from the factory, the new 116 cubic-inch air-cooled V-Twin engine features a new high-flow cylinder head – delivering class-leading performance with 168 Nm of torque.

Roadmaster Dark Horse Drawing inspiration from the overwhelmingly successful Chieftain Dark Horse, the Roadmaster Dark Horse brings a modern and aggressive attitude to Indian Motorcycle’s premium touring motorcycle.

With blacked-out finishes and just enough chrome to stand out from the 2020 line-up, the Roadmaster Dark Horse features a streamlined fairing, slammed saddlebags, 19-inch front wheel with an open fender, an extended reach Rogue gunfighter seat, blacked-out engine and matte paint color schemes.

Powering this mean touring machine is the Thunder Stroke 116, while premium touring amenities include a touring trunk, heated grips and a mid-adjustable windscreen.

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$266 p/w – total cost $69,180.66

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2019 Toyota Land Cruiser 70 LT • 4.5L V8 Turbo Diesel • Cruise Control + Air Con • Bluetooth + Rev Camera

2019 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX • 2.8L Turbo Diesel • Traction & stability control • Safety Sense Package WAS $71,495

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Rushing into the future

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olkswagen launches the breakthrough for electric vehicles with the ID.3’s world premiereat the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.

The ID.3 extends the Volkswagen offering as the first model of a completely new generation of pure electric vehicles and the world’s first electric car with a CO2-neutral footprint –featuring zero localemissions, outstanding efficiency, and full connectivity.

“The ID.3 is an all-rounder that is suitable for everyday use. It is compact, as such offering the manoeuvrability of a small car with the interior space of a mid-range vehicle. It combines exciting design with innovative technology and significant range,” outlines Silke Bagschik, Head of Sales and Marketing for the ID. Family.

“The ID.3 is an all-rounder that is suitable for everyday use. It is compact, as such offering the manoeuvrability of a small car with the interior space of a mid-range vehicle. It combines exciting design with innovative technology and significant range,” outlines Silke Bagschik, Head of Sales and Marketing for the ID. Family.

The ID.3 from Volkswagen opens a new era of climate-friendly mobility. This first model from the ID. series features carbon-neutrality, the impressive driving dynamics that are characteristic of electric cars, and full connectivity.

Like all future ID. models, the ID.3 is based on the new modular electric drive matrix (MEB), which has been designed for an electric drive system without compromise.

The ID.3 flaunts the newly developed

design DNA that makes it immediately identifiable as a zero emission vehicle.

Designed for an electrifying future, it brings a new level of design quality to the compact vehicle category.

“With the ID.3, Volkswagen is heading towards the future,” says Klaus Bischoff, Head of Design of the Volkswagen brand, going on to emphasise: “The natural style and absolutely intuitive driver experience demonstrate a new, electric way of thinking.”

The interior is also revolutionary.

The long wheelbase of the MEB layout, combined with very short overhangs, results in an expansive vehicle interior: TheOpen Space. With the room and spaciousness this creates, the five-seater ID.3 sets new standards in the compact class.

The ID.3 will be available with three battery size options.

The basic variant has a usable energy content of 45 kWh and enables an electrically powered range of up to 330 kilometres (as per WLTP).

Alongside this is a battery variant with 58 kWh, which enables the ID.3 to achieve a range of up to 420 km (as per WLTP).

The energy content of the largest battery is 77 kWh, and its electric range is up to 550 kilometres (as per WLTP).

Thanks to its fast charging capability, it is possible to charge the ID.3 sufficiently for a range of around 290 kilometres (WLTP) within 30 minutes, using a charging output of 100 kW. The batteries themselves are integrated into the underbody. This positioning has a positive effect on driving dynamics, as it moves the centre of gravity in the ID.3 significantly lower.

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ow some vehicles can put a smile on your face as soon as you see them.

For me this Kinetic Yellow Jimny was definitely one of

these!

Suzuki is a very well respected manufacturer of all things small in the auto industry, and of course the Jimny for many years has been really the one and only authentic small/compact, off-roader.

While Jimny have not been about for quite as long as the Teddington blacksmith, (established 1889) beneath this latest, fourth generation models retro body sits a traditional ladder frame chassis, live axles front and rear, together with long travel suspension.

Together with its overall small size, low-range four-wheel-drive, electronic limited-slip differential traction control system, hill descent control, 210mm ground clearance, impressive approach and departure angles of 37 and 49 degrees respectively, this means it would have been quite at home on the very rough bullock and packhorse tracks of that era.

These days it continues with its ability to out-distance many much more expensive hard-core SUVs in really challenging offroad situations.

I say this because while I didn’t attend the Jimny’s off-road launch, I did drive it on some steep farm tracks and rocky paddocks and prior to doing this had spoken with, and seen the photos of some who

did. These included all sorts of challenges including mud, sand, traversing some dramatic slopes and quite breathtaking sidling angles.

Jimny’s power comes from a 1.5-litre petrol engine, which delivers 75 kW at 6000rpm and 130Nm of torque at 4000rpm.

While its geared for those off-road duties it’s still very easy to drive about town.

It’s quick enough away from the lights, then pulls smoothly at low speeds and is happy to negotiate right angle turns in third gear.

The Jimny happily cruises on the open road in a sort of entertainingly relaxed manner with the rev-counter showing 3100rpm in fifth (top) gear at 100kmh.

Although I’m accustomed to a six-speed manual, I soon became used driving with five.

However a sixth gear for the Jimny would beneficial for people contemplating long distance driving.

Nevertheless mechanical, as well as wind and road noise were quite acceptable and not annoying.

Through corners, because of the long-travel, soft suspension you expect and get a fair bit of body movement.

Meanwhile in wet conditions on the seal through tight corners you are mindful that the 195/80R15 tyres are indeed all-terrain types, so you are reassured by the driver-assist and safety systems onboard if so needed.

Through being just 3.5 metres long and

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having glasshouse views to the front and sides, as well as light, quick steering means parking is very easy, although there’s neither a rear-view camera or sensors.

Whilst it may be inaccurate to suggest there’s car-like levels of comfort within the utilitarian, durable and easily cleaned cabin, there’s decent space, and comfort for those in the front.

It’s easy to get settled behind the wheel as well, from where you again note both the placing and ease of using the various controls, including the 7.0-inch colour touchscreen for the infotainment system.

This has dedicated sat-nav, bluetooth and smartphone capability.

There’s a 6-speaker sound system and climate air-con.

In the rear there’s two seats with rather flat squabs but adjustable backs.

However they offer a surprising amount of space for two adults. Access to them is quite convenient and via the space created by folding, then sliding the front passenger seat forward.

These rear seats split and fold flat, which

you need to do if carrying up to 377 litres of stuff.

This if not secured, will slide around on the hard plastic backs of the folded seats.

Rear seats up there’s just 85 litres of space behind them.

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e’d like to think we live in this bubble of safety, where nothing bad ever happens on our own back doorstep and life is full of serenity and peacefulness.

It’s the safety net to our own minds. A calm escape from the harsh reality that we do live in a society where bad things can, and do, happen.

Looking from the inside out, Mid Canterbury – as we perceive it – is a harmless little spot on the national map.

And then bang, before you know it – we are under the spotlight and the rest of the country is looking in, wondering how on earth a quiet and peaceful little region like ours could bare wit-

ness to such tragedy.

We’re in one of those times right now.

A moment where the window is crowded and everyone is jostling to get a better view.

A death, which leads to a homicide investigation, tells of a story where not everything is bright and bubbly, that there is a dark side and, no matter how something might appear,

there are always things bubbling underneath that could explode at any moment. Then, on top of that tragedy, an armed robbery within the same time period, an innocent staff member was threatened with a knife for the sake of a couple of bottles of alcohol.

It’s scary to think of incidents like this unfolding here in Mid Canterbury.

And now, not that it matters an awful lot given the circumstances, we’re all going to be watched a little closer as a collective community.People who wouldn’t normally step inside our sanctuary will be coming in and taking a look around.

They’ll ask questions, make sweeping generalisations based

on what’s unfolded and pass judgement without really knowing the full picture.

Outside media agencies will invade our personal space, throw their weight around and demand answers. They’ll get them too because that’s what they do, but they’ll be gone and on to the next big scoop before we’ve even really stopped to think about it.

It’s rough that it unfolds like this sometimes, because it’s so often only the negative stuff that gets beamed out to the rest of the country. News of the death would have led the main news channels last night and it will figure prominently in other Canterbury-based newspapers this morning.

Yes, I’m aware we are doing it

too. But we are here every day of the week, we are also here for all the thousands of good stories that unfold in Mid Canterbury each and every year and do our best to try and portray them too.

It’s been a pretty dark week for our little old district, but we need to remember that a couple of isolated situations don’t determine us overall. It’s a tragic situation, and like everyone around here I’m sure, we feel for all those involved.

But Mid Canterbury is, by and large, a pretty quiet, happy and good place to live in the grand scheme of things and we’d all do well to remember that, especially during times of adversity such as this.

student, was blocked from enrolling at the University of Mississippi by Democratic Gov. Ross R. Barnett. (Meredith was later admitted.)

In 1963, President Kennedy proposed a joint US-Soviet expedition to the moon.

In 1976, Playboy magazine released an interview in which Democratic presidential nominee Jimmy Carter admitted he’d “looked on a lot of women with lust”.

In 1984, the family sitcoms The Cosby Show and Who’s the Boss? premiered on NBC and ABC, respectively.

In 1999, Lawrence Russell Brewer became the second white

supremacist to be convicted in the dragging death of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas. (Brewer was executed on September 21, 2011.)

In 2004, CBS News apologised for a “mistake in judgment” in its story questioning President George W. Bush’s National Guard service, saying it could not vouch for the authenticity of documents featured in the report.

Ten years ago: At the Emmy Awards, best drama and comedy series trophies went to repeat winners Mad Men and 30 Rock.

Five years ago: Turkish authorities reported freeing 49 hostages

held by the militant Islamic State group without firing a shot, paying a ransom or offering a quid pro quo. Emmywinning actress and singer Polly Bergen, 84, died in Southbury, Connecticut.

One year ago: A woman working a temporary job at a drugstore warehouse in Maryland opened fire on colleagues, killing three before taking her own life.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was re-elected as head of his ruling Liberal Democratic party in a landslide.

Today’s birthdays: Actress Sophia Loren is 85. Rock musician Chuck Panozzo is

71. Actor Tony Denison is 70.

Actress Debbi Morgan is 68. Jazz musician Peter White is 65. Actor Gary Cole is 63. Rock musician Randy Bradbury (Pennywise) is 55. Actress Kristen Johnston is 52. Rock musician Ben Shepherd is 51. Actor Jon Bernthal is 43.

Singer The Dream is 42. Actor Charlie Weber is 41. Rapper Yung Joc is 39. Actress Crystle Stewart is 38. Actor Aldis Hodge is 33.

Rock drummer Jack Lawless is 32. Actor Malachi Kirby is 30.

Thought for today: “A faith is a necessity to a man. Woe to him who believes in nothing.”

— Victor Hugo, French author (1802-1885).

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, September 20, the 263rd day of 2019.

There are 102 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On September 20, 2001, during an address to a joint session of Congress, President George W. Bush announced a new Cabinetlevel office to fortify homeland security and named Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge its director.

On this date: In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set out from Spain on five ships to find a western passage to the Spice Islands. (Magellan was killed enroute, but one of his ships eventually circled the world.)

In 1873, panic swept the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in the wake of railroad bond defaults and bank failures.

In 1881, Chester A. Arthur was sworn in as the 21st president of the United States, succeeding the assassinated James A. Garfield.

In 1954, the Mazengarb report was released in NZ. The Mazengarb inquiry into ‘juvenile delinquency’ blamed the perceived promiscuity of the nation’s youth on working mothers, the ready availability of contraceptives, and young women enticing men to have sex. The report, sent to every New Zealand home, blamed lack of parental supervision for juvenile delinquency and advocated a return to Christianity and traditional values. The report provided a basis for new legislation that introduced stricter censorship and restrictions on contraceptive advice to young people.

In 1958, Martin Luther King Jr. was seriously wounded during a book signing at a New York City department store when he was stabbed in the chest by Izola Curry. (Curry was later found mentally incompetent; she died at a Queens, New York, nursing home in 2015 at age 98.)

In 1962, James Meredith, a black

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Eleven kegs and counting!

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few people of late have noticed I’ve shed a bit a weight. So I thought I’d share how and maybe inspire some in need to do similar. Not pointing any fingers, but a couple of gents I play golf with.

Some months ago my weight had crept up and, not only had I raised my bat for the ton, but I was 105kg and speeding my way to 110.

A conversation I heard on the radio (gotta love radio) about a bloke’s success on the keto diet was the trigger that started my research on the topic. I have been living a lazy keto lifestyle ever since. It’s keto with a bit of cheating.

Keto is a bit of a buzzword at the moment, but it works! I think it really suits blokes as well.

The good news with keto is bacon and eggs for breakfast, steak for lunch and chicken for dinner.

The bad news, 99 percent of beer is not allowed.

That news was rather hard to swallow when I first heard it. But when I actually stopped and thought about it, as much as I LOVE a good craft beer, I felt rubbish after drinking it. It doesn’t sit well in my tum. There are some low-carb options, while not as tasty, they certainly sit better with me.

So what exactly is keto? This following explanation is from dietdoctor.com, which is a super

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source of information and mostly free. The keto in a ketogenic diet comes from the fact that it allows the body to produce small fuel molecules called ketones.

This is an alternative fuel source for the body, used when blood sugar (glucose) is in short supply.

Ketones are produced if you eat very few carbs (that are quickly broken down into blood sugar) and only moderate amounts of protein (excess protein can also be converted to blood sugar).

The liver produces ketones from fat. These ketones then serve as a fuel source throughout the body, especially for the brain.

On a ketogenic diet, your entire body switches its fuel supply to run mostly on fat, burning fat 24-7.

When insulin levels become very low, fat burning can increase dramatically.

It becomes easier to access your fat stores to burn them off.

This is great if you’re trying to lose weight, but there are also

other less obvious benefits, such as less hunger and a steady supply of energy.

This may help keep you alert and focused.

When the body produces ketones, it enters a metabolic state called ketosis. The fastest way to get there is by fasting – not eating anything – but nobody can fast forever.

A keto diet, on the other hand, can be eaten indefinitely and also results in ketosis.

It has many of the benefits of fasting – including weight loss – without having to fast.

In the past I have found it hard to knock the hunger pangs on the head and I have got most of my exercise from the frequent visits to the fridge or pantry in the hope that something yummy has materialised in the seven minutes since my last visit. The keto diet fills me up and I stay satisfied for longer.

I’m up at 4am and all I have till noon are a few black coffees.

I eat like a champion until 7pm.

The simple switch from white coffee to black in the morning has really helped keep me fasting (without feeling like I’m starving). I also make sure I get seven hours’ sleep, with the odd nana nap for good measure.

Throw in some regular exercise (half an hour most days) as well and you’ve got my formula.

Who should NOT do a ketogenic diet? Once again this is

from dietdoctor.com – There are controversies and myths about a keto diet, but for most people it appears to be very safe. There are, however, three groups that often require special consideration: Those who take medication for diabetes. Those who take medication for high blood pressure and those breastfeeding.

I’m no doctor or dietician; I’m just passing on what’s worked well for me.

Talking passing, that is one thing you notice after just a few days, how much your wind production drops.

On the subject of doctors. For a couple of years now, a local doctor in Taupo has been pushing his patients to try a low-carb, ketogenic diet.

The results have proved astounding. Dr Glen Davies has helped reverse 42 cases of diabetes and pre-diabetes and sent them into remission So if you’re carrying a few too many kegs at the moment, have a good look at dietdoctor.com and consider giving it a nudge.

Till next week, hoo roo Phill Hooper 94kgs and keen on keto Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

Heads roll over sexual shenanigans. Who’s next?

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he alleged sexual shenanigans that have shaken the major third of our current, creaky coalition, appear to have developed a mind and momentum of their own.

The latest victim to be swept away on the high tide of intrigue and innuendo ... the president of the party himself, Nigel Haworth, no less.

He has gone gently into that good night, to be swallowed by the political darkness, from which there can be no return.

What’s more, the shadowy protagonist of this murky episode – “the staffer” – is said, still, to be on the prowl in the darker reaches of the parliamentary precincts.

But, despite the cut of the guillotine falling on the neck of the well-intentioned Haworth, there may be another neck out there, upon which the modern “guillotinistas” – better known as the “meddling media” – would like to get their grasping fingers, to say nothing of Paula Bennett.

The neck in question,

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while not only more elegant than the one from which the less-than-fortunate Howarth has now been separated is, as well, said to carry an even greater weight.

At present, the voice emanating from atop that delicate nape, has both a softness and, yet, an authority that marks it out from that of other political personages.

It is the voice of a leader, with which the meddling media seems more than anxious to engage in conversation concerning the spectral voyeur on the loose – mostly after dark – in the Beehive.

That voice was briskly unforthcoming when questioned

about the whereabouts of this apparently skulking, yet insubstantial, person.

However, I very much doubt whether the pointed questions will cease. A revelation of consequence could be on the cards before the week is out.

However, that now seems less likely, as I had temporarily forgotten the leader I could have been describing above, is actually about to embark on another global trip which, among other locations, will take her to the annual meeting of the UN Security Council in New York and, we are told, even into Trump’s Lair, aka The White House.

So I can “pretend” no longer.

Jacinda is simply the most significant – and latest – Labour notable to have expressed ignorance over the sexual allegations made against this”mystery” staffer about whose activities no-one in authority apparently wishes to know. The victim, it would seem, is understandably dissatisfied.

That Jacinda has now admitted – “There are no excuses

for Labour’s handling of these allegations and I will offer none” – may be of some encouragement to the said victim, though with Jacinda leaving once more on one of her unfailingly popular international odysseys, she, the vehemently self-claimed victim, should expect neither satisfaction nor compensation any time soon.

All in all, it has been a messy business, and remains so, one from which the Labour Party can find few, if any, redeeming features.

The creakiness of this coalition continues, but can National capitalise on it? That is the intriguing question with which I leave you on this sun-kissed, all-Kiwi day.

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FARMLANDS TAUPO STAYERS 1800

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PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time 1 2 2 3 4 3 5 1 6 7 8 9 10

4

77 Homebush Dolphy nwtd 55574 Xanthe Jewel nwtd 52247 Citizen Zagreb nwtd 87347 Homebush Maree nwtd 28248 Pierre nwtd 4332 Billy Budd nwtd Bound Up nwtd 6 Second Summer nwtd 77666 Goldstar Hadlee nwtd 57868 Goldstar McQueen nwtd

12:23PM 1 2 3 4 5 4 6 7 3 8 9 10

4 3 2 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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

3

3

$1,365, C0, 295m Trainer J McInerney C Roberts J McInerney J McInerney R Blackburn A Botherway J McInerney A Lee S & B Evans S & B Evans

4 3 1

1 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 10

4 2 3

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

4

B Dann J McInerney J McInerney M Dempsey S & B Evans G Cleeve J McInerney S & B Evans A Botherway H Anderton

53325 Dreaming Abbie nwtd Mitcham Treasure nwtd 68763 Impressive High nwtd 74448 Goldstar Malone nwtd 23631 Homebush Monkey nwtd Bolty nwtd 565 Sheer Flattery nwtd 62668 Homebush Liz nwtd 67666 Grey Wind nwtd 77577 Ohoka Becky nwtd

$2,390, C0, 520m

S & B Evans K Cassidy N Wanhalla R Wales R Wales R Wales S & B Evans J & D Fahey

ANGLER’S ARM TAVERN SPRINT $1,365, C0, 295m

G Kingston J McInerney J McInerney S & B Evans J McInerney D J Lane A Botherway J McInerney N Wanhalla L Waretini

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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

3

I PAVE CONCRETE SPRINT HEAT 1

S Hindson N Wanhalla R Wales S & B Evans M Grant R Wales A Bradshaw D J Lane

9

$1,685, C2q, 295m

A Lee Hart & Taylor S & B Evans M Grant J McInerney G Cleeve J M Lane J McInerney H Anderton J McInerney

BEACHSIDE CAFE & WINE BAR STAKES

$2,860, C2, 520m

J & D Fahey J & D Fahey C Roberts G Cleeve J & D Fahey C Roberts G Cleeve G Cleeve R Wales C Roberts

10

I PAVE CONCRETE SPRINT HEAT 2

11

I PAVE CONCRETE SPRINT HEAT 3

12

I PAVE CONCRETE SPRINT HEAT 4

13

SPECTATORS BAR & BISTRO DASH

14

GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND DASH

$1,685, C2q, 295m

G Cleeve C Roberts J M McCook R Blackburn M Grant J McInerney A Bradshaw J McInerney H Anderton J McInerney

$1,685, C2q, 295m

G Cleeve A Bradshaw S & B Evans J McInerney M Grant Hart & Taylor J McInerney J & D Fahey H Anderton J McInerney

$1,685, C2q, 295m

J McInerney R Blackburn S & B Evans G Cleeve J McInerney J McInerney M B Fuller A Joyce H Anderton J McInerney

35232 Jinja Dylan nwtd 2T Prince Zulu nwtd 87336 Sideline Sally nwtd 54 King Theoden nwtd 87763 Homebush Maxi nwtd Frosty Kate nwtd 42674 Eric Blueblood nwtd Goldstar Beau nwtd 67666 Grey Wind nwtd 78 Homebush Captain nwtd

4:11PM

1

8

$2,390, C0, 520m

Homebush Mandy nwtd 34875 Honey Dew Jewel nwtd 88572 Punters Kirsty nwtd Chicago Head nwtd 66F2 Captain Davo nwtd 57 Fernando Bill nwtd 75425 Ohoka Megan nwtd 462 Homebush Brave nwtd 67666 Grey Wind nwtd 65877 Goldstar Perrie nwtd

3:53PM

2 1

7

KAISA EARTHWORKS PH 0272073323 STAKES

82416 Sozin’s Symphony 17.58 87514 High Violet 17.40 11121 Super Over Drama 17.16 68324 Know Charisma 17.27 43351 Nippa Enough 17.70 57265 Homebush Finn 17.21 15356 Miss Nina nwtd 34584 Jinja Sneak 17.36 57375 Right On Time 17.52 83873 Homebush Tesan 17.28

3:36PM

3

B Dann J McInerney S & B Evans A Bradshaw J M McCook S & B Evans J McInerney A Botherway A Botherway H Anderton

81347 Know Burden 17.48 83538 Pacemaker 17.54 84714 Goldstar Power 17.49 46116 Homebush Velma 17.46 43853 Smash Calling 17.34 21567 Culvie Lass 17.33 67464 Reign Of Fire 17.36 13436 Opawa Vinny nwtd 57375 Right On Time 17.52 83873 Homebush Tesan 17.28

3:18PM

4 2 1 3

$2,035, C2/3, 295m

55148 Know Approval 17.28 5X316 Dyna Quark 17.70 76152 Sass ’Em Up 17.31 X4845 Special Affair 17.30 31467 Smash Rebel 17.46 45362 Citizen Aguero 17.56 73785 Ma Chere 17.31 13177 Homebush Sayer nwtd 57375 Right On Time 17.52 83873 Homebush Tesan 17.28

3:01PM 1 3 2 3 2 4 5 4 6 7 1 8 9 10

DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER SPRINT

73733 Canya Sniper 29.98 21116 Go Vegas 30.19 47326 Orina Allen 30.44 68X11 Pearls Are Us 30.38 21667 Meka 30.19 31315 Darla Bale 30.42 44223 Know Leave 30.71 57427 Know Threat 30.21 17347 Our Anna 30.58 45683 Dyna Xarvel nwtd

2:42PM 1 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 10

6

A Bradshaw R Wales K Cassidy S & B Evans R Wales N Wanhalla R Wales C Roberts

16116 Don’t Cry Joni 17.62 71242 Culvie Jay Dee 17.40 56514 Goldstar Marvely 17.35 42213 Smash Over 17.44 51552 Amuri George 17.66 52322 Know Scrutiny 17.24 15273 Mr Black Magic nwtd 68335 Homebush Hotshot 17.46 57375 Right On Time 17.52 83873 Homebush Tesan 17.28

2:26PM

3 1

$2,390, C0, 520m

8787 Princess Romaine nwtd 72255 Trevor Wilks nwtd 7 Our Pat nwtd Goldstar Spook nwtd 72764 Gracias Maestro nwtd 7686 My Snuggles nwtd 82 Flipping Crazy nwtd Ozzie nwtd

2:07PM

$2,035, C2/3, 295m

A2C ASPHALT 2 CONCRETE PH 0800222583 STAKES

74 Goldstar Dawson nwtd 84646 Mulberry Rock nwtd 43436 Ain’t He Lucky nwtd 34723 My Pablo nwtd 62455 Punters Delight nwtd 46878 Go Kiki nwtd 2 Goldstar Truman nwtd 555X2 Sheza Looker nwtd

12:58PM

2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ADDINGTON EVENTS CENTRE STAKES

56545 Fiery Jen 17.19 11764 Regal Jock nwtd 77563 Goldstar Spotty 17.31 83328 Mitcham Quinn 17.15 11783 Dream Runner 17.34 78681 Sierra Delta 17.34 27175 Punch On Jessie nwtd 13882 Call Me Joe 17.31 33185 Aroha 17.19 57375 Right On Time 17.52

1:51PM

2 STEVE ANNGOW DRAPES & BLINDS 0272719588 SPRINT

48726 Hilton Hangover 17.15 53652 Mitcham Reado 17.24 78486 Punch On Rex nwtd 17176 Black Eye Bill 17.47 58721 Cash A Roo 17.27 37444 Know Sweat 17.26 64574 Debbie Baxter 17.11 34651 Goldstar Major 17.26 33185 Aroha 17.19 57375 Right On Time 17.52

12:41PM

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

5

Max Volume nwtd 63757 Opawa Lola nwtd 66456 Mulberry Tip nwtd 56 Goldstar Smithie nwtd 5337 Mr Muppet nwtd 54384 Billy Ray nwtd 74568 My Emmett nwtd 58 Chelsea Smile nwtd

1:33PM

2 1 4

d M3 Addington Dogs Today at Addington

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1

$10,000, MDN, 1100m

1 98002 Battle Royal (12) 60 P & J Brosnan 2 541X0 Desert Storm (1) 59.5 E & D Browne 3 81. Defibrillate (4) 59 G Richardson 1 4 310X0 Almo Costa (5) 58.5 M Breslin 4 5 16745 Zenntari (11) 57.5 L Munro 6 6713X Thousand Stars (9) 57 D Guy 3 7 92826 Van Diamond (6) 57 S Crawford 8 I Walk Alone 9 X97X0 Te Waewae Bay (3) 56.5 M Van Lierde 2 10 170X5 Tuigirl (8) 56 Lowry/Cullen 11 X04P5. Epae Road (10) 55.5 J Bell 12 600F5 Fort Street Dancer (2) 54 M Van Lierde 13 000X0. War Of Words (7) 54 Thompson/Brown

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6

3

GET SET EVENT HIRE 1300

8

9

1 4

$10,000, MDN 3YO, 1300m

1 226X Foo An Songs (15) 58.5 S Crawford V Colgan 2 8308X Count Conti (11) 58.5 Lowry/Cullen 3 77X40. Hesagoodboy (6) 58.5 K Hinton E McCall (a3) 4 5366X Craftyaffair (4) 56.5 E & D Browne S Collett 5 Bella SCRATCHED 6 200X8 King Midas (5) 56 TeamRogerson T Thornton 7 34X Whispering Wind (18) 56 S Marsh M Coleman 2 8 2X Burgundy Rose (8) 54 J Richards M Cameron 3 9 33X7X Vino Bella (7) 54 J Richards C Burdan (a3) 4 10 40X Acting Up (1) 54 S Marsh D Johnson 11 64X Lilikoi (14) 54 J Richards M McNab 1 12 4 Show The Love (2) 54 Moroney/Gerard C Lammas 13 Highlighter (3) 54 O'Sullivan/Scott T Yanagida (a2) 0 14 Girlfromthenorth (17) 56.5 J Bell D Mansour 0 15 Green Hero (9) 56 C Cameron 0 16 Top Brass (10) 58.5 J Richards 0 17 65X Rockin Robin (16) 54 O'Sullivan/Scott 0 18 69X85 He’s A Gold Digger (12) 56 Moroney/Gerard 0 19 6X Our Creed (13) 56 M Forbes OPT

1:16PM

2

1 2656X All The Rage (9) 57.5 TeamRogerson 2 Mongolian Heaven 3 Blue Ocean (8) 57.5 T Autridge 4 4 3X Amal Rose (1) 55.5 James/Wellwood 5 3X5 Blitzabeel (4) 55.5 J Richards 1 6 3X Seven Seas (3) 55.5 T Pike 7 72697. Amazing Team (6) 55.5 TeamRogerson 8 7X8X5 Atomic Kitten (10) 55.5 S Autridge 9 La Mia Sirena 10 5X7 Showboat (2) 55.5 D Guy 11 6X Pokuru Grace (5) 55.5 M Brooks 2 12 Flying Habit (7) 55.5 Lowry/Cullen 13 Fonts de L’Algar

3

2 1

JUMP JOCKEY’S SEND IT MAIDEN

1 X0339 Easyrider (9) 57.5 TeamRogerson 2 3 Red Hussar (7) 57.5 G Richardson 3 46X Platinum Road (13) 57.5 L Latta 4 Excitonic (4) 57.5 J Richards 5 Sig Positano (6) 57.5 G Nicholson 6 Wild West (5) 57.5 D Guy 2 7 24 Rhapsody In Blue (3) 55.5 J Richards 8 39X5 Miradello (8) 55.5 L Noble 4 9 6 Love Struck (11) 55.5 James/Wellwood 10 Two Illicit (12) 55.5 James/Wellwood 11 67X8 Nothing Compares (10) 55.5 S Autridge 12 Princess Catharina (2) 55.5 F Cornege 13 River Rising (1) 55.5 J Bary

3 1

J Waddell T Yanagida (a2) D Johnson SCRATCHED C Grylls SCRATCHED R Elliot M Coleman A Calder A Goindasamy (a3) R Beemud (a4) S Collett V Colgan S Weatherley (a)

CELEBRATING MELODY BELLE MAIDEN

1 99043 Sleepy Geeg (13) 58.5 N Elliott 2 2X740. Powertaine (15) 58.5 F Auret 1 3 Hierarchy (10) 58.5 J Richards 4 8X Maxima (1) 58.5 D Walker 5 Sahalainn (12) 58.5 S Marsh 6 2340X Scomadi (16) 56.5 T Pike 7 5345X Fine Leg (8) 56.5 L Somervell 8 7205X Spirited (4) 56.5 S Marsh 9 637X Dawnlight (11) 56.5 D Sweeney 10 Oceans Eight 3 11 Que Pret (7) 56 TeamRogerson 12 Marroni 13 Copiapino (14) 54 S Ritchie 0 14 06X98 Furious Walk (5) 56.5 K Fursdon 0 15 09X00 Gallagher (9) 58.5 J McKay 2 16 64X Lilikoi (6) 54 J Richards 4 17 Highlighter (2) 54 O'Sullivan/Scott 0 18 Blue Ocean (3) 56 T Autridge 19 Excitonic

2:17PM OPT 106

S Collett C Grylls L Satherley S McKay M Coleman D Johnson V Colgan J Waddell T Yanagida (a2) SCRATCHED J Fawcett (a1)

TAUPO VETERINARY CENTRE MAIDEN 1300

1 5225X Baby Face (10) 57.5 S Marsh 2 8X032. Flashdance (9) 57.5 M & K Murdoch 3 023X Ludus (15) 57.5 S Marsh 4 She’s A Smash Hit 4 5 53269 Out Of The Park (3) 57.5 T Pike 6 Reliably Perky 7 3 Simona (1) 57.5 TeamRogerson 8 Bridgewater (5) 57.5 S Marsh 9 08X Soft Hearted (2) 57.5 C Cameron 10 9968X Jojo Roxx (12) 57.5 S Marsh 11 9X689 Quintana (4) 57.5 TeamRogerson 1 12 Travelling Light (14) 55 B Foote 13 Manhattan Girl (8) 55 J Bary 14 Sigourney Heights (7) 55 L Somervell 0 15 808X Two Madison (11) 57.5 O'Sullivan/Scott 0 16 8X070. Just Kate (16) 57.5 S Barr 0 17 X9000 Famous Belle (6) 57.5 S Ralph 0 18 00000 Mi Sky (13) 57.5 P Mirabelli 19 Rhapsody In Blue 20 Blitzabeel

2 3

R Hannam O Bosson T Thornton

L Innes R Hannam C Grylls M McNab

13 3708X Princess Amelie (14) 56 L Latta 14 0150X Wild Seas (13) 56 O'Sullivan/Scott 0 15 X10X9 Queen Of The Air (8) 55 J Richards 0 16 4211X Babiche (10) 55.5 C Cameron 0 17 8156X En Soie (11) 55 G Richardson 18 Fastellie 1 19 257X7 Ricky Baker (4) 55 K Fawcett

Compiled by

15

1 65855 Zara Jewel nwtd 2 42221 Homebush Yuri nwtd 3 Mitcham Ryder nwtd 4 85 Shoelace Jack nwtd

$1,365, C0, 295m

J McInerney H Anderton R Wales J McInerney D Roberts M Dempsey L Waretini J McInerney N Wanhalla S & B Evans

$1,365, C0, 295m

A Joyce L Waretini J McInerney D Roberts J McInerney M Dempsey J McInerney S & B Evans N Wanhalla J McInerney

2 4

C Roberts J McInerney J McInerney M Dempsey

76443 Homebush Jennia nwtd TF38 Cancun nwtd 56F62 Creasy Bear nwtd 57 Cool Beans nwtd 77666 Goldstar Hadlee nwtd 77577 Ohoka Becky nwtd

d M9 Whanganui Dogs

Today at Hatrick Raceway

J McInerney2 N Wanhalla D Voyce J McInerney S & B Evans L Waretini3

2 4 1 September 20

Weather: Fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 4:58PM

1

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 4 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 2 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 7-8-9-10-11-12 3 ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C2

PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 9 10

2 1 3

78765 Bigtime Mike nwtd 46132 Idol Fancy Pants 17.77 48154 Thrilling Ivy 18.10 21643 Mischief Seeker 18.00 258F7 Bigtime Dean 18.15 55886 Unfashionable nwtd 75715 Bigtime Boy 17.76 85175 Uno Eleven 17.75 37658 Sozin’s Roar 17.95 27868 Homebush Minnie 17.61

5:15PM 1 2 3 1 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10

2 4

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

2

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

1 4

1 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 10

3 4 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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

4 3 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

N Udy M Flipp S Gommans N Udy J McInerney M Flipp J & D Bell Agent & Williams J McInerney K Gommans

$2,390, C4, 305m

N Udy L Cole L Cole J & D Bell L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole J & D Bell Kettlewell & Phillips

$3,325, C2/3, 520m

L Cole L Cole4 J & D Bell3 L Cole2 M Goodier G & S Fredrickson M Olden1 L Cole L Cole M Roberts

5

ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C4/5

6

LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C2 4

7

PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C2 1

8

63462 Big Time Tina 30.89 16886 Trojan Hoarse 30.04 28444 Bigtime Homie 30.16 36138 Bigtime Tank 30.36 51755 Bigtime Caleb 30.12 73167 Big Time Rhino 30.52 14437 Gray Bale 30.23 32314 Buddy Loaded 30.62

8:16PM

$1,685, C2, 305m

FIRST SECURITY 2/3

24732 Bigtime Spark 17.74 56177 Go Stopper 17.95 52X74 Tiger Uppercut 17.89 17888 Judge Me Jackie 17.91 58722 Rowdy Ruby 17.91 33738 Mr. Postman 17.85 77562 Nippa-A-Spot 17.82 11264 Cawbourne Moss 17.66 37658 Sozin’s Roar 17.95 27686 Mahala Bay 17.75

7:56PM

3 1 2 4

4

62887 Zoie Willow 17.30 52333 Sozin’s Fortune 17.93 85428 Bigtime Baxter 17.67 44273 Idol Patches 17.71 22368 Alamein Dip 17.95 74157 Manimal 17.77 25177 Just Like Harry 17.93 17775 Bigtime Luna 17.95 37658 Sozin’s Roar 17.95 8X888 Bigtime Kiowa nwtd

7:25PM

2

WANGANUI TOYOTA C4

12853 Bigtime Lizzy 17.65 24424 Bigtime Emjay 17.52 61837 Bigtime Shine 17.26 32117 Hey Fernando 17.88 16328 Bigtime Sheer 17.62 81761 Bigtime Eve 17.41 37712 Bigtime Bee 17.62 74116 Eye Far 17.62 6F366 Justa Gift 17.62 17785 Idol Nifty 17.46

6:54PM

3 4 2 1

3

11124 Big Time Maple 30.31 143X8 Federal Impact nwtd 43541 Millie Prince 30.51 72111 Simply Smooth 30.46 54537 Electrical Storm 30.46 42371 Funky Facts 30.63 55F24 Cossie Cooper 30.35 23112 Cheeseball nwtd 53734 Bigtime Fred 30.29 64345 Allen Mack 30.10

6:24PM

L Cole M Flipp K Gommans R Waite Agent & Williams N Udy2 P B Briggs3 N Udy J McInerney4 J McInerney1

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE C2

34521 Opawa Lyon 17.53 55154 Big Time Lebron 17.88 75117 Big Time Frosty 17.64 82815 Three Amigos 17.55 21623 Big Time Chance 17.78 64221 Big Time Billie 17.67 17613 Big Time Flash 17.60 48822 Bigtime Bremner 17.48 6F366 Justa Gift 17.62 7618X Alamein Stryda 17.74

5:55PM

$1,685, C2, 305m 1 Trainer

2

76363 Bombshell Blonde nwtd 28138 Scoobasi 17.68 87551 Homebush Shea 17.91 75827 Only Seconds nwtd 41653 Cosmic Marty 18.15 42165 Idol Jan 17.80 72456 Cawbourne Ridge 17.65 56474 Guru’s Choice 17.76 37658 Sozin’s Roar 17.95 88477 Flying Huey 17.88

5:35PM

PROTEXIN DASH

$1,365, C0, 295m

5 6 7 8 9 10

9

51857 Bigtime Stella 17.58 36355 Idol Duke 17.86 74817 Hip Hop Rapper 17.49 76287 Cheese And Chalk 17.78 26735 Bigtime Pearl 17.64 34246 Jinja Loren 17.63 15268 Fifi 17.38

$2,860, C4/5, 305m 2 L Cole1 G & S Fredrickson L Cole G & S Fredrickson L Cole L Cole3 L Cole M Flipp J & D Bell M Flipp

$1,685, C2, 305m

J & D Bell J McInerney D P Symes2 M Flipp Kettlewell & Phillips4 N Udy N Udy S J Phillips J McInerney Agent & Williams3

$1,685, C2, 305m

G & S Fredrickson M Flipp L Bell L Pearce S Kite N Udy J McInerney M Roberts J McInerney1 W Woods

THE ROCK 95.2FM C4 $4,030, C4, 520m

L Cole L Cole3 L Cole L Cole4 L Cole2 L Cole M Roberts G Hodgson

AON CPF C4/5

$2,860, C4/5, 305m

L Cole M Flipp1 B Marsh2 L Cole L Cole Ross & Voyce J McArthur

GUARDIAN

2

8 63387 Bigtime Banjo 17.64 9 6F366 Justa Gift 17.62 10 7618X Alamein Stryda 17.74

8:45PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3 2 4 1

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

M Roberts A Turnwald B Marsh L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole

11

RIVERCITY GAS C3

$2,035, C3, 305m

41226 Bigtime Sam 17.96 25154 Alamein Lady 17.79 33354 Bigtime Molly 17.71 52217 Punch On Ruby 17.78 11223 Waterloo Girl 17.90 86741 Breed Apart 17.75 11122 Bigtime Jasmine 17.61 71611 Chilli Ragnar 17.93 27786 Bigtime Coco 17.72 58823 Go Ash 17.61

9:44PM 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 10

ACCELL THERAPY “LEADING THE WAY IN CANINE THERAP $4,735, C5, 520m

41348 Cawbourne Liz 30.27 52153 Nature’s Gent 29.68 52435 Tyson’s Quest 29.98 11114 Bigtime Cooper 30.05 71541 Big Time Marlisa 30.43 81285 Bigtime Lilah 30.17 27522 Bigtime Annie 30.58 25178 Bigtime Rod 29.91

9:14PM

4

10

L Cole J & D Bell Kettlewell & Phillips

12

G & S Fredrickson Kettlewell & Phillips L Cole J McInerney W Kite M Olden L Cole N Udy L Cole M Flipp

BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C3 $2,035, C3, 305m

64317 Viking Ash 17.79 33432 Running Freer 17.69 35612 Bigtime Cutie 17.82 11672 Zara Cheebee 17.73 33365 Bigtime Chris 17.56 31243 Bigtime Jamie 17.71 36748 Bigtime Charlote 17.77 78451 Bigtime Leo 17.86 14781 Alamein Tane 17.86 57251 Bigtime Ziggy 17.66

N Udy M Olden L Cole M Flipp G & S Fredrickson L Cole L Cole P Clark Kettlewell & Phillips L Cole

b M5 Alexandra Park Harness Today at Alexandra Park

September 20

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Right-handed; Length: 1006m; Weather: Few Showers DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 5:44PM OPT 37

1

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 1-2-3, 5-6-7, 9-10-11 2-3-4-5, 8-9-10-11 6-7-8-9-10-11 ULTIMATE MACHETE TENDER CLOSES FRI 8PM MBL PACE

$15,000, R53-R70,R71-R72 W/C F&M., 2200m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 1 066X5 High Point (1) G Rogerson 2 31 Some Do (2) B Purdon 3 52058 Adieu Flirt (3) J Abernethy 4 61132 Flying Steps (4) S Telfer 5 21543 The Empress (5) R Green 6 51165 Nanelle Franco (6) M House 7 X6X80 Bubbles O’Leary (7) R Villiger 8 33060 Ivana Flybye (8) S Telfer

4 3 2 1

D Ferguson (J) N Delany (J) J Abernethy B Butcher D Butcher Z Butcher T Mitchell F Schumacher (J,Cl)

Barrier

6:10PM 39

OPT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2

BONECRUSHER PROMO SPRING S.O.T.B RD1 MBL PACE

$15,000, 3YO+ R53-R64., 2200m

4696X Lagertha (1) J & J Dickie 33332 Hit The Sky (2) J & M Teaz 412 Im A Denny Too (3) B & G Hughes 63331 Ocean Beach (4) P & V Blanchard X4094 Bettor Sensation (5) K Marshall 67208 Hunter Bromac (6) S Telfer 89X31 American Me (7) D Gale 40269 Spirit Of Anzac (8) White/Berger

J I Dickie D Ferguson (J) T Herlihy P Ferguson K Marshall D Butcher J Abernethy M White

9 93702 The Lone Ranger (21) S Telfer 10 22316 Spare Change (22) R Villiger 11 Mohs Em Down 4 12 45741 Young Conqueror (23) A Donnelly

B Butcher M McKendry SCRATCHED S Phelan

2 1

3

Barrier

6:35PM 40

OPT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2 4

3 1

Barrier

742 Major Rage (21) L Whittaker Beautiful Stranger 94 Royal (22) T Macfarlane

7:05PM 42

OPT

1 2

4

5

B Butcher F Schumacher (J) J Abernethy Z Butcher M McKendry J Stormont S Abernethy D Butcher L Whittaker (J) SCRATCHED T Macfarlane

METALCRAFT TROT (STAND)

$15,000, R47-R55, 2700m

62470 Magnafique (1) Wallis/Hackett 34038 Fira (2) A Donnelly 40525 Pretorius (3) D Moore 98800 George (4) G Noakes 53772 Eyre I Go (5) J Young X0848 Majestic Stride (6) P Higgins-Drysdale 46639 Charlemagne (7) C Butler X2710 Cyclone S Adams (8) T Macfarlane 657X4 Still Eyre (9) E Rowden 22225 Kay Cee (u1) J & J Dickie 45533 Prince Mackendon (u2) Wallis/Hackett 10305 Kapai (u3) R Dunn 05X19 Havehorsewilltravel (u4) D Simpson 27189 Keystone Cavalier (u5) T Hall

7:34PM OPT 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

CROMBIE LOCKWOOD BLOODSTOCK PACE $15,000, 3YO+, NON-WIN & MR41–MR46., 2200m

63 Down The Hatch (1) S Telfer 50357 Comedy Act (2) T Hall 85848 Mac Paua (3) J Abernethy 7X348 Courtney Jane (4) Hollis/Robertson 76525 Sabreur (5) Cooney/Hopkins X8239 New Frontier (6) R Paynter 87724 Benjamin Button (7) S Abernethy 35X Lindi Lincoln (8) R Green

9 10 11

1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 3 10 11 4 12 2 13 14

3

M Wallis S Phelan D Moore G Noakes M McKendry F Schumacher (J) M White T Macfarlane B Butcher J I Dickie T Cameron P Ferguson B Mangos T Hall

THAI NIGHT AT AP FRI SEPTEMBER 27 MOBILE PACE $20,000, 3YO+ R57-R68., 2200m

029X7 Park Avenue (1) J & J Dickie 75581 Simon (2) T Vince 657X7 Edamfast (3) A Matthews 11 Henry Hu (4) B Purdon 1X1 Line Up (5) R Green 1711 Matai Geordie (6) P & V Blanchard 47156 Bettor My Dreamz (7) R Green

J I Dickie A Poutama S Abernethy S Phelan Z Butcher J Stormont D Butcher

WEEKEND RACING GUIDE

8 23314 Go Kiwi (8) M McIntyre

3

T Mitchell

Barrier

9 81417 Troubador (21) B Mangos 41160 Ball Of Art (22) B Purdon 11 53627 Shillelagh (23) M House

B Mangos T Herlihy P Ferguson

4 10

8:05PM 47

OPT

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

1 4

$25,000, R70-R119 DiscrHcp, 2200m

7

J I Dickie T Herlihy J Stormont P Ferguson M McKendry SCRATCHED B Mangos D Butcher A Poutama Z Butcher

FRESHER FOODS MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO+ R55., 2200m

X0619 The Paua Diver (1) J & J Dickie 1404 Express Delight (2) T Herlihy 1 Double Up (3) B Mangos 42137 Happy Place (4) T Vince 14325 Nurburgring (5) J & J Dickie 1X625 Peter Forsberg (6) J Abernethy 4080X Magilligan Point (7) J Stormont

J I Dickie T Herlihy B Mangos A Poutama S Phelan J Abernethy J Stormont

8 Final Delight 3 9 57113 Copy That (21) R Green 10 57636 Bold Ruler (22) D & C McGowan 11 0X265 Unfinished Business (23) I Brownlee

SCRATCHED Z Butcher K Marshall S Abernethy

1 4 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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136X0 Bettorstartdreaming (1) J & J Dickie 14315 The Moonshadow (2) T Herlihy 78813 Baileys Knight (u1) S Reid 86431 Kotare Cullen (u2) R Dunn 59189 Bare Knuckle (1) B Mangos Mogul 338X1 The Devils Own (2) B Mangos 31024 Dance Time (1) S Telfer 11243 Check In (2) S Telfer 1933X Star Galleria (1) S Reid

8:36PM 49

OPT

6

Barrier

9:04PM 50

OPT

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

1 2

3

CONGRATS BRENT MANGOS ON 1500 WINS TROT $25,000, R58-R85 DiscrHcp, 2700m

X9007 Heard The Whisper (1) J & M Teaz 9X016 Invictus (2) Wallis/Hackett 03155 As Free As Air (u1) R Paynter 37208 Mr Good And Evil (1) Wallis/Hackett 55059 The Hulk (u1) A Matthews 25413 Sex On Fire (1) T Herlihy 61018 Lovely Bundy (u1) P & V Blanchard 30X96 Gershwin (u1) R Paynter 41342 C K Spur (1) A Donnelly 24231 Sunny Glenis (2) B Purdon

9:34PM 52

OPT

8

9

WIN 2 TICKETS TO BANGKOK AT THAI NIGHT MBL PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+ C&G., 2200m

1 72378 Blair Boy (1) I Hilliard 2 9X4 Cloud Break (2) Cooney/Hopkins 3 Macca’s 4 9395X Brydon Earl (3) J & J Dickie 5 600 Godziller (4) W Anstis 6 Doc Holliday (5) S Telfer 7 80X Alta Boy (6) J & J Dickie 8 22322 Double Or Nothing (7) R Green

T Macfarlane M McKendry SCRATCHED Z Butcher K Marshall B Butcher J I Dickie D Butcher

Barrier

9 10

3 Ohoka Bandit (21) T Herlihy Johnson Step

10:04PM OPT 54

3 2 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

10

T Herlihy SCRATCHED

BONECRUSHER PROMO SPRING S.O.T.B RD1 PACE $15,000, R40-R52,R53 W/C., 2200m

73676 Turkish Trousers (1) A Donnelly 62223 Allonblack (2) N Chilcott 00745 Lady Santanna (3) P Fensom 54392 Katamach (4) Hollis/Robertson 77357 Carrera Sky (5) Cooney/Hopkins 157X5 Callie’s Delight (6) J & J Dickie 32686 M T Pockets (7) T Vince 7418X Pembrook Charlie (8) K Marshall Barrier

9 86408 Vanhalem (21) C Sharpe 10 07599 Destined For Heaven (22) T Vince 11 57547 Got A Beauty (23) P Fensom 12 Jackhammer Joe 4 13 X032X Lynton Creek (24) D Butcher

10:29PM OPT 56

M Teaz T Mitchell M White M Wallis J Abernethy T Herlihy J Stormont K Marshall D Butcher N Delany (J)

11

K Bublitz (J) N Chilcott R Fensom L Hollis L Whittaker (J) J I Dickie B Mangos K Marshall Z Butcher A Poutama J Stormont SCRATCHED B Butcher

IRT ID19 NOMS CLOSE MON 30/9 11AM PACE

$15,000, 3YO+, NON-WIN & Up-R45 SpHcp, 2200m

1 Recycle (1) S Green 3 2 X3233 Splitting Image (2) G Rogerson 3 7 Presidential Jewel (3) R Villiger 4 7X488 Te Kouka Dawn (4) M Nicholas 5 42264 Just Ricky (5) M Pemberton 6 5D756 Sunny Petite (6) J Stormont 2 7 0X544 Chinski (u1) S McCaffrey 1 8 28692 Resonate (u2) R Dunn 4 9 06392 Highland Queen (u3) Wallis/Hackett 10 9460 Our Spitfire (u4) Wallis/Hackett 11 62606 The Last Gamble (1) D Moore 12 83093 Sir Henry Castleton (2) W Taylor 13 70696 Grenado (u1) J Abernethy 14 99447 Little Bro (u2) B Cullen

c M6

A Poutama D Ferguson (J) M White M Nicholas S Phelan J Stormont S McCaffrey P Ferguson T Mitchell B Hackett S Iremonger (J) A Harrison (J) J Abernethy B Mangos

Riccarton Park Races

Tomorrow at Riccarton Park September 21 Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 2400m; Straight: 400m; Rail: Out 7m; Weather: Fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 12:02PM OPT 689

1

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 5-6-7-8-9-10 NZ CUP MEETING TICKETS ON SALE NOW MAIDEN

PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer

$10,000, MDN, 1200m Jockey

1 2 Capodanno (2) 58.5 T Rae 1 S Collett 2 65X33 Leonardo (11) 58.5 L & R Didham 1 J Laking 3 00X0X Cobblertothestars (16) 58.5 L & R Didham 1 B Hong (a3) 4 3936X I Am A Rock (3) 58.5 J Blackadder J Fawcett (a1) 5 Always (7) 58.5 J & K Parsons R Beeharry (a3) 6 67X80. Jepezz George (17) 58.5 S Hampton C Barnes 7 2343X Exclaim (22) 56.5 L Robinson 1 T Moseley 8 39X0X Unbeatable Dancer (20) 56.5 S Autridge 9 7398 Athene (9) 56.5 N Ridley 1 L Callaway 10 9X5 Miss Dazzler (15) 56.5 P Gray L Hemi 2 11 3425. Chuck A Luck (4) 56 M & M Pitman 1 A Calder 1 12 3X Charlie Awesome (13) 56 S Marsh S Wynne

3

2X7 Lethal (12) 56 J Richards 14 66X2 Sanctify (14) 54 A Carston 1 15 67665 Glory Chance (21) 54 N Ridley 1 16 5X0 Easy On The Eye (23) 54 A Carston 1 17 0 Samantha (19) 54 Kennedy/Furlong 1 0 18 0 Leighton Warrior (1) 56 D Miller 0 19 Don’t Bully Me (5) 58.5 J Blackadder 0 20 Ifithappensagain (18) 56 A Carston 1 0 21 Chitter Chat (8) 56.5 B Tapper 0 22 Ataahualuvthedream (10) 56.5 N Ridley 1 0 23 Belmont Babe (6) 56.5 S Woodsford

4 13

12:35PM OPT 691

2

M McNab D Prastiyou K Mudhoo K Asano (a3) B Murray (a2)

GROUP ONE RACEDAY PARTY MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1600m

1 2243X Golden Age (1) 58.5 J Richards 2 97233 Nero (3) 58.5 M McCann 1 3 95X2 Big Wink (16) 58.5 Kennedy/Furlong 1 4 0X002 Roullette (11) 58.5 M Osborne 5 X6745 Verses (14) 58.5 J Burrows 4 6 0074 Bruce Banner (18) 58.5 K Moore 7 55857 Five Princes (17) 58.5 C Spittles 8 576X Monash (15) 58.5 Champion/Murphy 1 9 8X Take The Deel (19) 58.5 B Court 10 64727. Figeameout (10) 56.5 L Robinson 1 11 90363 Vows You Made (20) 56.5 C Trembath 12 00004 Donnatina (7) 56.5 J O'Flanagan 1 13 7277X Per Form (4) 56.5 P Gray 14 Molly Maguire (13) 56.5 P Robson 1 15 X2806 Ruby Noir (5) 56.5 M McCann 1 16 060X9 Rumour Has It (12) 56.5 A Carston 1 17 0 Star Wars Princess (8) 56.5 S McCarty 0 18 X0708 Smart Garden (2) 56.5 L Stewart 0 19 69089 Love Me Tender (6) 56.5 S Haisma 0 20 80X00 Dr Pepper (9) 58.5 M & M Pitman 1

2 1 3

1:10PM OPT 692

1 2 3 4 2 5 1 6 4 7 3 8 9 10 11 12 13

3

M McNab K Mudhoo B Murray (a2) K Kwo (a3) K Asano (a3) S Collett L Callaway J Fawcett (a1) J Laking T Moseley C Barnes B Hong (a3) L Hemi C Campbell (a2) R Mudhoo (a3) K Williams S Toolooa (a3) A Calder

CANTERBURY WESTLAND RACING OWNERS ASSOCIATION $22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2000m

X0490 Iwo Jima (5) 59 C Spittles 412X9 Beam Me Up Scotty (9) 58 K & I Taplin 79800 So Brazen (10) 57.5 M & M Pitman 1 X9561 Gee Tee Eleanor (1) 57 M McCann 1 25783 Our Boy Baz (2) 57 K & A Tyler 54327 Bridget Town (4) 56.5 T Foley 35045 Mamba (12) 56.5 N Ridley 1 91427 Molly Polly (3) 56.5 K & A Tyler 3X787 O’Kiwi (6) 56.5 L & R Didham 1 32358 Ahyum (13) 56 Champion/Murphy 1 07202 Spider Lily (11) 56 L Stewart 65364 Heaven Knows (7) 55 J Burrows 08505 Metasequoia (8) 54.5 J & K Parsons

1:45PM 694

OPT

4

L Callaway J Laking A Calder K Mudhoo K Kwo (a3) C Campbell (a2) B Hong (a3) T Moseley B Murray (a2) J Fawcett (a1) S Collett R Mudhoo (a3) K Asano (a3)

THE CRAIC IRISH BAR ON RICCARTON ROAD

$22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m

1 74333 Frankie The Fox (13) 60 M McCann 1 R Mudhoo (a3) 2 2761X Rivaldo (7) 59 Champion/Murphy 1 L Callaway 3 52687 All Black Magic (15) 58.5 J & K Parsons K Asano (a3) 3 4 105X0 Publicist (2) 58.5 J Richards M McNab 1 5 06632 Thom Brown (14) 58.5 S Woodsford S Collett 6 4305X Splendior (11) 57 Sarah & Matthew Smith C Campbell (a2) 7 05715 True Elegance (10) 57 B Tapper T Comignaghi 8 10638 Rothacker (9) 57 L Dobbs K Mudhoo 9 42501 Faux Pas (1) 56.5 S Robertson 1 T Moseley 10 77610. Stop Making Sense (12) 56.5 S Woodsford K Williams 4 11 30320 Amour La Vie (5) 56 B Tapper R Beeharry (a3) 12 52606 Gloss (8) 55.5 M & M Pitman 1 A Calder 13 00070 Opihi Ranger (6) 55 M & W Coles J Fawcett (a1) 14 7347X Miss Diorella (3) 54.5 Sarah & Matthew Smith B Murray (a2) 15 00408 He’s Irish (4) 54 M Osborne K Kwo (a3)

2

2:23PM OPT 697

5

JANET FRANCIS

$25,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 2000m

1 31014 Lord Beaver (7) 61 T & L Prendergast 2 582X5 Fabulous Flight (11) 60 J Richards 1 3 X4322 Pickup (8) 60 K James 4 69711. Slammer (3) 59 B & S Anderton 5 2165X Sulcifera (1) 58.5 Champion/Murphy 1 6 1321X Riviera Rock (6) 58.5 G & M Eade 3 7 63652 Tuilana (13) 58 N Coulbeck 4 8 10748 Augustace (2) 57.5 S Robertson 1 2 9 54331 Bojangles (14) 57.5 J Richards 10 55133 Whiskey In The Jar (4) 57.5 S Hewitt 11 616X7 Cinto Bay (9) 55.5 L & R Didham 1 12 52564 I’llav Bubbles (10) 55.5 A Carston 1 13 30021 To Love You (5) 55.5 D Frye 14 10901 King Of The Dance (12) 55.5 Charles/Corbett

3:04PM OPT 695

4 2 1 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

6

B Hong (a3) J Laking K Asano (a3) C Campbell (a2) S Collett L Hemi J Fawcett (a1) K Mudhoo M McNab S Toolooa (a3) T Moseley K Williams B Murray (a2) R Mudhoo (a3)

3

7

$35,000, OPN HCP, 1200m

4:14PM OPT 693

8

NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK CANTERBURY BELLE STAKES $50,000, 3YOF SW, 1200m

3:39PM OPT 696

FLAIR OPEN SPRINT

1 114X0 He Kin Fly (2) 60 N Ridley 1 2 2377X Johnny Jones (8) 59 J & K Parsons 1 3 262X3 Prince Oz (10) 59 N Ridley 1 2 4 131X2 Kiwi Ida (5) 58.5 J & K Parsons 5 80945 Darci Mac (4) 54.5 L & R Didham 1 6 0X97X Killarney (3) 54 J & K Parsons 7 28824 Saber (7) 54 M & M Pitman 1 4 8 08036. Rocanto (9) 54 S Marsh 9 7681X Xcuses Xcuses (11) 54 J Blackadder 10 00247. Selfie (1) 54 A Taylor 1 11 04125 Turncoat (6) 54 M & M Pitman 1

1 181X2 Miss Federer (14) 56.5 A Carston 1 2 214X5 All About Magic (10) 56.5 M & M Pitman 1 3 3 31X1 Woodcote Lass (15) 56.5 S Autridge 4 4 2114X Folk Dress (9) 56.5 J Richards 5 652X1 Hot Tap (8) 56.5 K & I Taplin 6 7X13 Intimidate (5) 56.5 Wigley/Milnes 7 1X6 Live Drama (12) 56.5 L Robinson 1 8 1 Sorceress (16) 56.5 A Carston 1 1 9 517X4 Bronte Beach (3) 56.5 S Marsh 10 Papagena 11 3239X Our Rosette (4) 56.5 M & M Pitman 1 12 2X Fairway Flight (13) 56.5 L Beck 13 8X4X3 Xplosion (11) 56.5 J Richards 14 7X4 Global Star (6) 56.5 B Tapper 15 8X645 Take A Risk (7) 56.5 S Robertson 1 16 8 Last Hoorah (2) 56.5 S Autridge

2

5:24PM 707

OPT

B Hong (a3) K Asano (a3) T Moseley R Beeharry (a3) B Murray (a2) T Comignaghi A Calder S Wynne J Fawcett (a1) R Mudhoo (a3) M McNab K Williams A Calder S Collett M McNab J Lowry T Comignaghi T Moseley K Asano (a) S Wynne SCRATCHED K Mudhoo C Barnes J Laking R Beeharry (a) J Fawcett (a) B Murray (a)

$22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m

10

K Kwo (a3) M McNab B Hong (a3) T Moseley A Calder J Laking T Comignaghi K Asano (a3) J Lowry R Beeharry (a3) K Mudhoo S Wynne S Collett B Murray (a2) C Barnes L Callaway R Mudhoo (a3) K Williams

RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE

$25,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1400m

1 7321X Savapak (11) 61 L & R Didham 1 2 47302 Ishinktaatledo (14) 60.5 L & R Didham 1 3 4705X Taponisme (5) 60 K & I Taplin 4 55762 Grand Rio (3) 59 J Blackadder 5 856X1 Miss Doherty (17) 58.5 D Crozier 1 2 6 458X1 Belle Fascino (12) 58 S Marsh 7 54439. Fire Lily (18) 58 L Robinson 1 8 1132X Abrahams (19) 58 T Rae 1 1 9 X2X6X Upperhand (10) 58 B Court 10 11603 Gifted (8) 57.5 T Burnett 11 53616 Tryfan (1) 57.5 T Rae 1 3 12 512X7 Miss Scandinavia (2) 56.5 J Richards 13 29051 Queen Jetsun (6) 56 T & L Prendergast 4 14 1308X Tantalising (13) 56 S Marsh 15 2267X Upscale (7) 56 D Crozier 1 0 16 171X7 Jessie Janet (4) 55.5 White/Callaway 1 0 17 3059X Hee’s Our Secret (15) 57.5 A Carston 1 0 18 2130X Letsbringiton (16) 57 J & K Parsons 0 19 5828X Red River Rock (9) 54 A Carston 1

J Laking B Hong (a3) C Campbell (a2) J Fawcett (a1) L Hemi K Asano (a3) T Moseley J Lowry R Mudhoo (a3) S Collett M McNab K Williams S Wynne B Murray (a2)

b M7 Invercargill Harness Tomorrow at Ascot Park

September 21

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1029m; Weather: Mainly Fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 3:27PM

6

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9 4-5-6-7-8-9 SETARIP SYNDICATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY MOBILE PACE

PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer

3 4 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

$10,000, R52-R62., 2200m Driver

70010 Alexy (1) N Chalmers P09X8 Whata Razzle Dazzle (2) B Norman 13074 Loma Jaccka (3) B Gray 48X45 Candidasa (4) G & J Knight 95350 Kotare Elite (5) A Hoffman 87X83 Kingmaker (6) B Mowbray X0308 Balius (7) S Matheson 319X8 Ideal Draw (8) T Stratford Barrier

9 69087 Maidonthebeach (21) H Hunter 2 10 52245 Tartan Robyn (22) H Hunter 11 87566 Ivana Legacy (23) S Armour

4:02PM

$35,000, OPN HCP, 1800m

S Toolooa (a3) L Hemi K Asano (a3) D Prastiyou T Comignaghi R Mudhoo (a3) S Wynne S Collett C Campbell (a2)

9

C Campbell (a)

PRYDE’S EASIFEED

1 1X596 Express Rip (15) 60 N Coulbeck 4 2 9X875. Summer Monsoon (19) 59.5 J Richards 3 3 220X3 Dreamtesta (18) 59 N Ridley 1 4 0185X Clooney (4) 59 B & R Wilson 5 240X1. Liam (5) 59 M & M Pitman 1 6 3243X The Growler (7) 59 L & R Didham 1 7 0441X Final Savings (2) 58.5 J & K Parsons 8 5828X Red River Rock (9) 57.5 A Carston 1 9 9302X Sainted Pearl (17) 57.5 L & R Didham 1 10 553X6 Supatwista (10) 57.5 B Tapper 11 30172 Confessional (12) 57 M & M Pitman 1 1 12 192 Miss Ricky Bobby (8) 57 T Rae 1 2 13 324X1. Red Chois (3) 56.5 S Autridge 14 0010X Sentito (11) 56.5 Kennedy/Furlong 1 15 680X8 Where Angels Walk (16) 56.5 C Spittles 16 02146 Arnage (20) 56 J Burrows 17 X620X She’s Gallant (13) 56 M McCann 1 0 18 990X5 Admiral Rous (1) 58 K McCauley 0 19 7X8X8 Blue Valley (14) 56 S Autridge 0 20 0999X Masu (21) 58 S Marsh 0 21 74037. Starmaker (6) 55 S Woodsford 0 22 470X6 Severine (22) 55 A Carston 1 0 23 800X0 Dangerous Pony (23) 54 Charles/Corbett

CHRISTCHURCH CASINO NEW ZEALAND CUP TRIAL HCP

431X6 Dee And Gee (5) 60 Charles/Corbett 1152X Orepuki Lad (7) 58.5 G & M Eade 25112 Galway Garry (2) 58 K & A Tyler 42333 Owen Patrick (6) 56 Charles/Corbett 037X7 Shezatoucha (4) 55.5 J & K Parsons 0X341 Pamir (1) 54 J Luxton 1 112X4 Diorissimo (8) 54 Sarah & Matthew Smith 6X115 Bluey’s Chance (9) 54 K Moore X4261 Jildi Jildi (3) 54 S Haisma

6X Super Tap (1) 56.5 K & I Taplin

17

4:49PM OPT 690

1 4 2 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

7

$9,000, 4YO+ R40-R55. JUN.D, 2200m

Barrier

9 27435 Dismara (21) C Laurenson 10 16276 Swift Robyn (22) R & C Wilson 11 6103X Toby O’Gara (23) C Faithful

2 4 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 3 11 12 13 14

J Morrison (J) E Barron (J) K Newman (J) S O'Reilly (J) M Hurrell (J) K Tomlinson (J) B Laughton (J) K McNaught (J) A Fitzgerald (J) S Tomlinson (J) C Faithful (J)

8

BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS FUNCTION TODAY PACE

9

CONGRATULATIONS SETARIP SYNDICATE MOBILE PACE

$9,000, 3YO+ R40-R55, 2200m

1 91980 Hazer (1) B Gray 2 51976 Tact Denzel (2) S Lock 3 X052X Gomeo Denario (3) M G Brown 2 4 51254 American Mac (4) S Breen 4 5 00125 Elva Jaccka (5) B Gray 1 6 2311 Belmont Major (6) T Bagrie 7 91854 Holy Havoc (7) H Hunter 8 02310 Bound To Be Bettor (8) S Walkinshaw 3 9 13456 Tetrick (9) B McLellan 10 7X400 Wolf West (10) T Stratford 11 5133X Tartan Trilogy (11) C Faithful 12 55589 Matinee Idol (12) H Hunter 13 6807X Sheeza Sport (u1) A Hoffman

5:12PM

E Barron (J) P Hunter C Ferguson

ASCOT PARK HOTEL JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE

4088X Jacks N Jazz (1) G & J Knight 5447X Dianne Lorena (2) B Gray 21978 Mad Dog Maddy (3) A Hoffman 34X22 Donegal Mary Francis (4) Dalgety/Purdon 04122 Glacier Coaster (5) A Hoffman 40621 Rah De Rah (6) M Saunders 41264 Iwanadancewitsumbody (7) H Hunter 34745 Star Ruler (8) G & J Knight

4:37PM

B Orange B Norman B Barclay J Morrison (J) B Williamson M Williamson S Tomlinson (J) T Williams

B Laughton (J) R McIlwrick S Tomlinson (J) M Hurrell (J) B Barclay J Dunn E Barron (J) S Walkinshaw B McLellan T Williams N Williamson M Williamson C Purvis (J)

$8,000, R40-R51., 2200m

53347 Paduka (1) C Barron 76560 Franco Huntington (2) D McLachlan 13689 Depend On Washie (3) T Stratford 9X779 Sadhana (4) M Saunders 96X70 Black Ops (5) C Barron 70320 Running On Empty (6) B McLellan 95243 Edie Jaccka (7) B Gray 69076 Honour Scroll (8) S Lock

E Barron (J) J Morrison (J) T Williams B Orange A Beck B McLellan B Barclay N Williamson

60898 Dreaminsover (21) S Lock 78X90 Annie Fitz (22) R & C Wilson 50993 Whiskyinthejar (23) H Hunter Vin Scully 000X8 Fatherdantherodeoman (24) M Saunders 0080X Fringebenefit (u1) A Hoffman

R McIlwrick C Ferguson M Williamson SCRATCHED M Hurrell (J) B Williamson

Barrier

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Friday, September 20, 2019

■■WINDSOR PARK PLATE

■■HASTINGS

Bad luck a boost for Belle

Trifolium going for gold

NZME A campaign that started so well for Endless Drama has ended in a disappointment that has tightened Melody Belle’s grip on the $200,000 Windsor Park Plate.

The glamour mare has opened the $1.70 favourite for the second leg of the Hastings Triple Crown on Saturday after drawing almost perfectly at barrier six.

And she will face almost an entirely different field from the one she beat in the Tarzino Trophy three weeks earlier, with only four of the 15 rivals from August 31 returning.

The inclusion of new blood like Mongolian Marshal (1), Crown Prosecutor (3) Hello It’s Me (8), Vigor Winner (11) and Cutadeel (12) is no surprise, but the absence of Endless Drama is.

He started the group races for the season with a quite stunning win in the Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa last month before being luckless when trapped wide throughout the Tarzino.

And that bad luck continued right up until yesterday when trainer Tony Pike lost his battle to get the veteran stallion to Hastings this week.

“He has a foot abscess and we had to concede defeat this morning,” said Pike yesterday.

“They are niggly things and since we can’t get him to this race we will pull the pin on the spring here.

“So he can have a small break to get that right and we will have him at the Winterbottom in Perth [November 30].

“It is a $1 million race over 1200m and he may well go into that fresh.”

That means Pike has his stable stars being aimed at group one sprints on either sides of Austral-

NZME

Endless Drama in winning form in the Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa. ia as Bostonian left for Melbourne on Wednesday for what could be a three or four-race sprint campaign over their carnival.

The Doomben 10,000 winner is likely to have a jumpout at Flemington before resuming in the Moir Stakes at The Valley tomorrow week.

With Endless Drama and so many of the Tarzino field missing from the Windsor Park Plate it refreshes the Triple Crown, which so often in the past has seen largely similar fields between the 1400m and 1600m first two legs.

But after galloping well at Matamata on Tuesday and with the punters’ favourite Opie Bosson back in the saddle it is going to be hard to find reasons not to expect Melody Belle to keep alive the dream of becoming

the first ever Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown winner.

As good as the group one will be, the $70,000 Gold Trail Stakes could challenge it for race of the day after drawing an outstanding 3-year-old fillies field.

Almost all have winning form in their last four starts and if you picked up the same field and transported it to Riccarton for the 1000 Guineas on November 16 you would say it was a fitting classic.

“It does look like the Guineas field and I would say the fillies have even more depth than the colts this season,” said Pike.

He has likely favourite Kali and Noire in the Gold Trail and expects both to perform at their peak but clearly favours Kali over the 1200m, with Noire expected to be more competitive once the

fillies get up to the 1600m Guineas distance.

Meanwhile, New Zealand 3-year-old of the year Madison County has drawn ideally at barrier two for his return to racing in the A$500,000 Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield tomorrow.

He has thrilled raceday rider Damian Lane in trackwork this week and is drawn to sit behind a solid speed in the 1400m group one.

It is more of a mixed bag with draws for the Kiwi stars at Randwick in Sydney tomorrow with Probabeel ( drawn barrier two in the Tea Rose), Avantage (11 in the Bill Ritchie) and Danzdanzdance (five in the Colgate Optic White) but with the track a heavy9 yesterday it is impossible to work out which of those draws were good or bad.

■■SYDNEY

Te Akau camp eyes the weather NZME Torrential rain in Sydney has put doubts over whether trainer Jamie Richards will start quality gallopers Probabeel and Avantage in their respective races at Randwick tomorrow.

The Matamata horseman has flown over to Sydney where he will keep a close eye on track conditions (rated a Heavy 9 on Thursday) before making a final decision on whether they will start this weekend.

Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) winner Probabeel is entered for the Gr.2 Tea Rose Stakes (1400m) and Richards said he was happy enough with her first-up fourth-placing in the Gr.2 Furious Stakes (1200m) at Randwick.

“I thought her first-up run was really nice over 1200m, which is short of her best,” he said.

“I thought she kept up a good

Trainer Jamie Richards says Avantage was luckless at Ruakaka. gallop and didn’t lose any ground.

“She heads to the Tea Rose, it’s very testing ground, so we are just going to have a look at her

today (Thursday) and tomorrow before we decide what we are going to do.

“We don’t need to run, we can

look at other options, but we just need to do the right thing by the horse and have a chat with Brendan and Jo (Lindsay, owners).”

Richards is also set to line-up quality mare Avantage in the Gr.3 Bill Ritchie Handicap (1400m) after her first-up runner-up performance at Ruakaka last month.

“She just had no luck,” Richards said.

“She jumped a little bit slower and then rushed forward and spent a bit of petrol and then got attacked, so I didn’t think her first-up run was the worst. She goes into the race in good order, but again it’s a heavy track so we will just have to wait and see.

“There are also options for her in the next couple of weeks too.

“She could run in the Golden Pendant for fillies and mares next Saturday or we could have a look at another couple of options as well.”

Marton trainer Fraser Auret has a lot of time for three-year-old filly Trifolium and is looking forward to watching her compete in the Gr.3 Hawke’s Bay Breeders’ Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings tomorrow.

The daughter of Krupt won two races as a juvenile before a brave runner-up performance firstup in the Listed O’Leary’s Fillies Stakes (1200m) at Wanganui earlier this month.

“She is a lovely, professional type of filly and she has certainly done everything she has been asked of to date,” Auret said.

He was delighted with her last start performance at Wanganui, particularly given the circumstances leading into the race.

“I couldn’t be happier with her run,” Auret said.

“Unfortunately she was entered for the races at Taupo and they were cancelled. She is quite a gross doing filly and she normally takes a fair bit of work to get fit.

“Where her fitness was at, she was certainly a bit vulnerable and she did have a really good blow.

“She has come on really nicely with the run.”

Trifolium will jump from barrier two with last season’s premiership-winning jockey Lisa Allpress aboard and Auret said her performance in the race will dictate her spring plans.

“It is a big step up in class on Saturday, there is no doubt about that.

“I think she definitely deserves her chance there and she is aided by a lovely gate as well, which I think will certainly help.

“She does hold a nomination for the 1000 Guineas (Gr.1, 1600m), but whether she could stretch out to that distance we are not really sure at this stage.

“It’s just a case of get through Saturday and make some plans from there.”

Auret is also looking forward to stablemates Monrecour and Darscape Princess resuming next month.

The six-year-old mares have both spelled well according to Auret and have pleased their trainer in their two trials at Foxton this month.

“I am really happy with how both of those mares are coming along,” he said.

“Darscape Princess was pretty disappointing last preparation, but she did have little niggles and reasons behind that.

“She has had a really good holiday and I am really thrilled where she is currently at.

“Monrecour was second in the Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (Gr.3, 2000m) last season and she has spelled really well as well.

“At this stage they are both looking likely to head to the Taranaki Breeders’ Stakes (Gr.3, 1400m) on October 12.”

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Tew launches bitter attack NZME New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew ramped up the north-south divide on the eve of the World Cup as he accused the Six Nations of putting their own interests ahead of those of the game of rugby.

Tew said that the split between the northern and southern hemispheres had never been greater after the Six Nations rejected World Rugby’s proposal to establish a Nations Championship.

Earlier this week, it was revealed that the Six Nations, who blocked the plan which would have made tier-two nations more secure financially and offered them the chance of promotion, was instead on the cusp of accepting a £300m bid for a 15 per cent stake from private equity firm CVC. Asked whether he was hopeful of any renewed attempts of establishing a united global calendar between north and south, Tew told the Daily Telegraph: “We all have a responsibility to keep talking about how we better structure international rugby.

“I have been involved for a very long time so I am not holding my breath.”

Tew, who also questioned England’s use of the eligibility laws, described the divisive debate as “a Six Nations versus everyone else thing”.

And while accepting the need for individual nations to look after their own best interests, he said they also owe a responsibility “to make sure the global game also moves forward because they are closely linked”.

“How we find common ground is very challenging,” he added.

“On some issues, we collaborate pretty well together.

“Around player welfare, for example, there is a common understanding of what we want to achieve. Things like the season structure, we clearly have different views.

“Other people can decide who is right and wrong, but if you can’t get an agreement then you can’t move forward.”

The outgoing chief executive’s comments come as hosts Japan prepare to take on Russia in Tokyo tonight in the first match of the ninth Rugby World Cup. The All Blacks take on South Africa on a blockbuster opening weekend which also features Ireland v Scotland and England v Tonga.

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Chief executive Steve Tew has gone on to the front foot against the Northern Hemispere.

The Nations Championship would have featured a 12-team top league, offering financial security to the Southern Hemisphere unions as well as an opportunity for tier-two nations to play regular matches against established countries.

World Rugby claimed to have secured equity support worth £6.1bn (NZ$12bn) over 12 years but in June it announced it was abandoning the plan after Six Nations objections to the inclusion of promotion and relegation.

Tew said: “The two critical issues with the proposal in front of us were was the offer in front of us big enough to deliver revenue for everybody involved as long as it was mooted.

“That was a conversation that had to be concluded.

“The second issue was whether there was an opportunity for the tier-two countries to join the tierone countries at some stage and that was a stumbling block for the Six Nations.

“It is as simple as that.

“We made it very clear that we were prepared to allow for promotion and relegation and we were also prepared to allow the expansion of the Rugby Championship which would have come

with some risk.

“The stumbling block was not with the Southern Hemisphere.”

Currently, the hope of reaching a common understanding seems as far removed as it ever has.

That extends to the vexed issue of eligibility laws, with some controversy over Eddie Jones’s surprise selection in his squad of New Zealand-born Willi Heinz.

Despite living in New Zealand for 28 years, Heinz qualifies for England through a grandmother.

England head coach Jones has previously selected Kiwis Ben Te’o and Brad Shields before they had played a game in the country.

South African Jean Kleyn will represent Ireland in the World Cup after qualifying through the three-year residency rule.

Tew said, pointedly: “If other countries think they can prosper by selecting players who meet certain eligibility criteria then that’s their decision.”

By contrast, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga are barred from selecting players who have already represented another country.

Tew says he would have no problem with former All Blacks Charles Piutau and Steven Luatua playing for Tonga or Samoa re-

spectively at this World Cup, but once again the opposition comes from Six Nations teams who benefit from the current eligibility laws.

Again, Tew is not slow to twist the knife.

He said: “If you genuinely want tier-two countries to be competitive in World Cups, then having international players who have that genuine link and are finished with the countries they first represented would make a difference. We have supported that but we have not got it across the line.

“Yet at the same time we have to maintain the sanctity of international rugby.

“You see the criticism of countries who pick players very quickly.

“Eyebrows were raised here when Brad was picked, not in a bad way because we were pleased that he had the opportunity to play international rugby, but to wear a test jersey before you had even played a game in that country was an interesting concept.

“The rules are the rules.

“They must be applied according to the way they are written.

“Then it is up to countries to decide what their jersey means to them.”

New Zealand’s pride for its team reflects generations of history and tradition, going back to 1903, writes Jamie Tarabay of The New York Times.

The small blue plastic chair was never meant to fit Luke Jacobson’s 6-foot-3, 107kg frame.

Yet the 22-year-old loose forward perched alongside his tablemates, a group of 6-year-olds, in a classroom at Hinuera School, building with Legos.

Elsewhere in the room, the considerable hulks of his fellow All Blacks Sam Cane and Atu Moli were hard to miss, bent over crayons and papers in a sea of tiny black jerseys donned for the special visit.

It was the day after the All Blacks team for the Rugby World Cup had been announced, and in a tradition begun years ago, the players fanned out across the country to meet with supporters, taking endless selfies, as they prepared to carry with them to Japan the hopes and expectations of this nation of 4.8 million people.

New Zealand’s famed All Blacks are the most successful rugby team of all time, with a win rate of nearly 80 per cent.

They won the last two World Cups, and the players wear the expectation of a third championship the way they wear the expectation that they will win every time they walk onto the field.

And they nearly always do.

That indomitability dates from 1903, when the team played its first test match.

“As a nation, we were colonised, and it was a way for us in our isolation to show the world that we could be successful, we could beat the mother country, England,” coach Steve Hansen said.

“This team was the first to give New Zealanders the confidence that, hey, we can compete against the big wide world, and that’s why I think there’s a connection with every New Zealander and the team.”

Generations of New Zealanders have someone in their family who has played rugby.

“It’s tradition for a Kiwi boy,” Jacobsen, who will not play because of concussion, said.

“Most of the guys in New Zealand have played rugby in their lives.”

Rule change that kept South Africa in the hunt

By Liam Napier There may come a point in the not too distant future where the vast majority of the Springboks are selected from abroad.

For now at least, the rule change earlier this year which allowed Rassie Erasmus to assemble his best possible squad creates a sense of trepidation ahead of their

World Cup opener against the All Blacks.

Erasmus, who doubles as director of rugby, persuaded South African powerbrokers in February to officially draw a line through the rule which previously excluded many overseas-based South Africans from national selection.

“To get us back on track we had to scrap the 30 test match rule,”

Erasmus explained after naming his strongest side to face the All Blacks in Yokohama this weekend.

“We were sixth in the world, we were rock bottom, and pretty despondent losing to Japan and a few others that we shouldn’t lose to.”

That rock bottom state Erasmus refers to came prior to his tenure, following the record 57-0 drubbing from the All Blacks in Albany

two years ago. Since taking the reins Erasmus has rebuilt the Boks to the point they are again World Cup contenders.

South Africa’s upset win over the All Blacks last year was their major turning point but the often overlooked eligibility change has formed the backbone of their rejuvenated status.

With the Rand in a dire state (1-

11NZD), talent continues to flood out of South Africa to wealthy European clubs at such pace that the Northern Hemisphere pays many of South Africa’s leading players.

All told the Boks team to face the All Blacks features six players – Willie le Roux, Franco Mostert, Francois Louw and Frans Steyn the others – who play their club rugby abroad.

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ABs go with twin peaks

Japan out to make history

NZME The All Blacks are sticking with their dual playmaker approach for their 2019 Rugby World Cup opener against the Springboks in Yokohama.

Beauden Barrett will start at fullback with Richie Mo’unga at first-five for the much-anticipated clash on Saturday night, in what many believe could be a rehearsal for the final on November 2.

Several other tricky selections in the backline saw Anton Lienert-Brown and Ryan Crotty earn the nod as the starting midfielders, with Sonny Bill Williams on the bench, while Sevu Reece and George Bridge will start on the wings, with Ben Smith a utility option from the reserves.

Other selections of interest are Ardie Savea and Sam Cane starting alongside Kieran Read in the loose forwards, while Scott Barrett edged out Patrick Tuipulotu to start at lock.

Shannon Frizell earns a spot on the bench despite only being a late call-up for the injured Luke Jacobson, while Ofa Tuungafasi and Angus Ta’avao back up Joe Moody and Nepo Laulala as the All Blacks’ propping options.

Ever since South Africa were dealt a humiliating 57-0 thrashing in North Harbour in September 2017, the two sides have been almost impossible to separate.

The All Blacks claimed a 25-24 victory in Cape Town a month after that thumping before South Africa hit back with a 36-34 triumph in Wellington last September.

A 32-30 All Blacks victory followed a month later, and the last game was the closest of the lot – a 16-all draw in July.

22 of South Africa’s players from that clash in July are also playing in Saturday’s opener, after they named an unchanged side on Wednesday.

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen said: “Any combination of players in our squad could have justified their selection.

“But in the end we believe the 23 we have selected is the right group for this opposition.

“In today’s rugby environment, you need to have the mindset that it’s not just about who starts, it’s also about what the players

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Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga will be playing their dual-playmaker roles against the Boks. coming off the bench can provide.

“As an example, we have a great one-two punch with Dane and Codie at hooker and Aaron and TJ at halfback.”

Hansen said the All Blacks have had a fantastic build-up in Japan since arriving ten days ago and there was a keen sense of excitement and anticipation ahead of the Rugby World Cup-opening Test.

“Since transferring from our camp in Kashiwa to Tokyo we have moved into test match mode this week and our focus has been building throughout the week.

“We’ve had a very good week’s training in the heat and rain here in Tokyo, the facilities have been excellent and our Japanese hosts

have been outstanding.”

Hansen added: “The challenge of playing one of our oldest and most respected foes in the opening test of the Cup has us excited and energised by what lies ahead.

“Each time we play South Africa, it’s a tight battle and a real arm wrestle.

“To perform at our very best, we’ll have to play with real clarity, intent, energy and clear heads.

“Both teams will have their moments and it’ll be our job to ensure we limit theirs and take full opportunity of ours.”

Hansen said it was the perfect test match to open the All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup campaign.

“This is where we want to be and we’re all looking forward to the challenge.”

ALL BLACKS All Blacks team to face the Springboks in their World Cup opener tomorrow night: 15. Beauden Barrett, 14. Sevu Reece, 13. Anton Lienert-Brown, 12. Ryan Crotty, 11. George Bridge, 10. Richie Mo’unga, 9. Aaron Smith, 8. Kieran Read (c), 7. Sam Cane, 6. Ardie Savea, 5. Sam Whitelock, 4. Scott Barrett, 3. Nepo Laulala, 2. Dane Coles, 1. Joe Moody.

Reserves: 16. Codie Taylor, 17. Ofa Tuungafasi, 18. Angus Ta’avao, 19. Patrick Tuipulotu, 20. Shannon Frizell, 21.

TJ Perenara, 22. Sonny Bill Williams, 23. Ben Smith.

Trials and tribulations of being an All Blacks father NZME Bernard Goodhue tries to keep a lid on the excitement and nervousness he feels when his son, All Black centre Jack, is lining up in test matches.

But the self-described “rugby nut” from Northland admitted in a Radio Sport interview that he finds it easier to watch test matches in which his son isn’t playing.

Bernard Goodhue said having a son play for the All Blacks brought on a “different set of emotions than I imagined”.

“It’s completely different,” he said from his Kawakawa farm.

“When you’ve got a young family and people say ‘he’s a very good player and he might be an All Black’ you think that would be fantastic although you don’t like to think it because they may not be.

“When you get there it’s actually quite tense, it changes the whole dynamics of watching a game because they’re involved.

You don’t want them to get injured or muck up.

“I don’t know how other parents feel … when he first made the All Blacks I’d get excited about a game and then of course he got two belts of sickness and missed and you get let down.

“So now I’ve managed to be

quite low key about it. I don’t get as excited as I used to. I just let it happen – he may play, he may not, he may get injured this week, he could miss the cut.

“So you have to keep it low key so you don’t get disappointed if they’re not playing.

“It’s probably a bit easier to enjoy the game, to be honest, when he’s not playing. I don’t know if other parents are like that or not but that’s how I feel.”

With the weight of an expectant nation on their shoulders and a governing body desperate for the hosts to succeed in the first Rugby World Cup in Asia, Japan head into the tournament opener under arguably more pressure than any other team.

Fortunately, head coach Jamie Joseph probably could not have picked a better match-up to begin their campaign as they prepare to face Russia, ranked 20th in the world and making only their second World Cup finals appearance, at Tokyo Stadium.

A big win for the home side is likely to be welcomed by World Rugby, who took a major risk in awarding the tournament to Japan 10 years ago, taking the World Cup out of the sport’s traditional heartlands for the first time.

They will be looking for a good early showing from Japan to build further excitement in the host country, who are already optimistic following the Pacific Nations Cup triumph last month.

Japan now see themselves as too good for many of the other Tier Two nations and are looking to disrupt the established world order by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time.

Although the results against their other Pool A opponents Ireland, Scotland and Samoa will likely define Japan’s World Cup campaign, a big opening win in front of an expected record television audience will build belief that history can be made.

Joseph, who left New Zealand franchise the Highlanders for the role, has been quick to dismiss the favourites tag ahead of tonight’s game, pointing out that Japan only managed to sneak a 32-27 win when they faced Russia in November.

“I never consider us to be the favourites, simply because… we have never been the favourites,” Joseph said. “We have got a lot of respect for Russia and we were very lucky to win the last time we played them. The players are really excited, they have been waiting a long time, like everybody has in Japan, for the day to arrive.”

Japan were naive in a 41-7 loss to South Africa, struggling to adapt to the Springboks’ suffocating defensive gameplan and leaving Joseph looking tactically outclassed.

Despite admitting that match was a wake-up call for his players, against Russia he is likely to go back to the dynamic, attacking rugby that produced 14 tries and 109 points in three matches during the PNC. For their part, Russia will be determined not to act as merely the sacrificial lamb to Japan’s slaughter as they aim to get their first ever World Cup win. Under the tutelage of Welshman Lyn Jones, they lost their last warmup match 85-15 to Italy.

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When will the upsets come?

By Christopher Reive Regardless of the sport, World Cup tournaments have a habit of serving up an upset or two and this year’s Rugby World Cup doesn’t look like it will be any different.

Here are five fixtures that have all the potential for an upset.

South Africa (4) v New Zealand (2) Seeing this fixture in a list of possible upsets should not come as a surprise to anyone.

Ever since their 57-0 trashing in Albany in 2017, the Springboks have been up to the test.

While they’ve won just one of their four matches against the All Blacks since that 2017 date, the sides played out a draw in July this year and their two losses since the 57-0 loss were by a combined three points.

The Springboks have been steadily building and improving over the past couple of years, and their rush defence has caused the All Blacks all sorts of problems.

Anything less than a title-winning campaign will surely be a disappointment for both these sides and this opening match could be a big confidence booster moving forward in the tournament.

TAB Odds: South Africa $3.05 New Zealand $1.34 Argentina (11) v France (8) Yes you’ve read that right – Argentina are ranked outside of the top 10 in World Rugby’s rankings system.

But with a team composed almost exclusively of Jaguares players, they’re familiar with one another and have shown in the past few years that Argentinian rugby continues to rise.

Usually France find a way to peak for the World Cup; Les Bleus have been runners-up three times, third once and fourth twice.

However, France have been less than impressive in 2019 while Argentina have tested both the All Blacks and Australia.

With a strong, powerful pack and plenty of ball-playing in the

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Northern scribes predict their winners NZME

Argentina will go into their match against France as outsiders, but in a World Cup anything can happen.

backs line, Argentina have every chance of tipping up the French.

TAB Odds: Argentina $2 France $1.75

Georgia (12) v Fiji (9) Can Georgia slow down the running game of the Fijians?

The answer to that likely decides this game. The Georgians are known for their scrummaging prowess and will most likely dominate the set piece and in around the ruck.

However, should Fiji be able to find room to move with ball in hand, it could be a tough game for Georgia.

Fiji have shown they have plenty of attacking flair, but defensively they can be caught out, so if Georgia can dominate in the gritty areas and provide a solid platform for the backs to attack from, they’ll test Fiji.

TAB Odds: Georgia $4.05 Fiji $1.21

Japan (10) v Scotland (7) Never underestimate the impact of home field advantage – especially on the biggest stage in the sport.

Japan are not a team to be taken lightly, with coach Jamie Joseph declaring they’re hoping to crack the top eight. If they want to hit that target, this might just be the game that gets them there.

Japan and Scotland are expected to fight for the second qualifying spot in pool A, with Ireland expected to secure the other one.

Heat is expected to play a factor throughout the tournament, but for a Japan squad full of players who toil away in the local competition it shouldn’t be too much of an issue.

They have a strong squad and will be up to the test against a Scotland side which has put

together some decent performances of their own in the lead up to the tournament.

TAB Odds: Japan $3.05 Scotland $1.34

United States of America (13) v Tonga (15) Don’t sleep on the Eagles.

Well, at least don’t sleep on them in this match.

With Argentina, England and France in the same group, this will likely be the only opportunity both these teams have to notch up a win.

The USA might be the higher ranked team, but they’ll still go into this match as the underdogs in what should be a very even fixture.

The Eagles have been one of the steady improvers in world rugby over the past few years and have won six of eight matches in 2019, which included a win over No 7 ranked Scotland.

The 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan is upon us, and it is set to be arguably the most open edition ever, so some northern writers their pre-tournament predictions.

While the majority are optimistic for England’s chances, they have found it challenging to look beyond a southern hemisphere victor.

Austin Healey Winner: New Zealand I think New Zealand will win the World Cup unless England can manufacture a second place in the group. If England lose to France in the final game they go into the better side of the draw become eventual winners.

Runner-up: South Africa Dark horse: Scotland Will Greenwood Winner: South Africa Power, pace, a great goalkicker and lineout gurus. Springboks look the full package.

Runner-up: England. Will just come up short having knocked out New Zealand in the semi-final!!

Dark horse: France Sir Ian McGeechan Winner: New Zealand Far from invincible but the All Blacks will have learnt lessons from recent defeat by Australia and draw in South Africa. Still the team to beat.

Runner-up: Wales Dark horse: England Maggie Alphonsi Winner: New Zealand They know how to peak at the right time. This team don’t want to be remembered as the players who lost in the black jersey. That will drive them on.

Runner-up: South Africa Dark horse: Fiji Jamie Roberts Winner: Wales Warren Gatland will have primed his squad for this moment, and led

by Alun Wyn Jones they can triumph.

Runner-up: South Africa Dark horse: France

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A CAPITAL ADVENTURE

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

Ashburton College’s junior boys’ basketball side will get the chance to test themselves against the best talent Wellington has to offer this weekend.

The team is making the trip north to the capital to play the top four basketball schools in Wellington, and will get the chance

to learn a few tips and tricks from Kenny McFadden, who is most famously known for his close association with NBA star Steven Adams.

The team fly out early Friday morning and will play Wellington College, Tawa College and two St Patricks College sides.

“On Monday morning we will be going to the New Zealand Bas-

Ashburton College’s Junior Boys Basketball side are off to Wellington this week to test themselves against the best schools in the area.

PHOTO JAIME PITT-MACKAY 160919-JPM-0099 ketball Academy, which is run by Kenny McFadden,” coach Mark Douglas said.

“They have been invited for a session so it will be a skills session and a chance for them to learn from a different coach.”

The junior boys’ side took out

the mid-grade title for their age grade in Canterbury this year and Douglas said they will all get the opportunity to do it again next year as the same group which is good for stability among the playing group.

“They are still eligible for un-

der-17s next year which is good as they will get some continuity,” he said.

“Some of them will move in to the senior grades as well, Riley (Sa) is already playing in the senior grade and a few more of them could do next season.”

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Abercrombie out; Rusbatch in NZME The NZ Breakers will be without veteran forward Thomas Abercrombie for much of their pre-season campaign, with the 32-year-old sidelined with a quad injury.

Abercrombie is expected to miss up to three weeks due to the injury but should be ready to go for the team’s first game of the new Australian Basketball League season on October 18.

With Abercrombie sidelined, the club has signed Tall Blacks sharpshooter Ethan Rusbatch for the 2019-20 season.

Rusbatch will join the club for their preseason Blitz tournament in Australia this week and will remain with the club for the full campaign.

The 27-year-old’s contract is reward for his quality play throughout the 2019 New Zealand NBL season.

Rusbatch was a driving force for the Hawke’s Bay Hawks, leading the side to the grand final where they were ultimately bested by the Wellington Saints.

Rusbatch was named the competition’s most improved player, averaging 17 points and nine assists per game. His form earned him a position on the Tall Blacks roster to compete at the recent FIBA World Cup in China, where he showed glimpses of what he’s capable of in limited minutes.

Breakers owner Matt Walsh says it was a no-brainer bringing him into the Breakers when it was made known to him that Abercrombie was injured.

“We are really excited for Ethan to join the Breakers after an amazing New Zealand season and World Cup. “I’m confident Tom Abercrombie will be fit for the start of the NBL season against the Kings on October 18, but we have six important pre-season games including NBA hit outs against the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder”.

This is Rusbatch’s second stint at the Breakers having played three games in the 2016/17 season after being a development player the previous year.

Ethan Rusbatch has been in superb form in the domestic competition this year.

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9.45am - 3pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association singles morning and doubles afternoon. Waireka Croquet Club, the Domain, Philip Street.

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September 20 & 21, 2019 welcome. 129 Tancred Street.

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

10am 50+ An interesting speaker. Seniors Centre, Cameron Street.

10am - 4pm HOSPICE MID CANTERBURY OP SHOP. Quality clothing and homewares. Donations welcome. 71 Tancred Street.

10am - 4pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD EXHIBITION. Gathering of Stitches made by guild members items are on display daily from now until 22 September. Ashburton Art Gallery, West Street.

10.30am - 11.30am WALKING NETBALL. $2. EA Networks Centre, River Terrace.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display. Open daily with extended hours on a Saturday and Wednesday. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

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

Ashburton Heritage Centre, West Street.

Closed most public holidays.

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

10am - 12pm VINTAGE CAR CLUB MUSEUM AND PARTS SHED. Open. Ashburton Vintage Car Club, Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10am - 12pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome.

Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed most public holidays.

10am - 4pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD EXHIBITION. Gathering of Stitches made by guild members items are on display daily from now until September 22. Ashburton Art Gallery, West Street.

10.30am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display. Open daily with extended hours on a Saturday and Wednesday. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

11am - 2pm ALLENTON SCHOOL FAIR. Fun fair with entertainment, stage acts, special guests, bouncy castle, food and much more. Allenton School Fair, cnr Allens Road and Harrison streets.

1pm ASHBURTON BOWLING CLUB. Opening day. Whites and plate please.

Names in by 1pm. Ashburton Bowling Club, the Domain, West Street.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf croquet doubles, new members welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

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

1.30pm RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Runners and Walkers, afternoon meet hosted by 173 Harland Street, Tinwald.

1.30pm HAMPSTEAD BOWLING CLUB. Members only tournament. 79 Cambridge Street.

1.30pm MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. Registrations at 1pm, start time 1.30pm sharp. Fords Road, Tinwald.

What’s on 36 Ashburton Guardian Every day Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 160 Main Street, Methven NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories.

10am

Every Saturday The Ashburton Toy Library

106 Victoria Street, in the Triangle Open for toy exchange.

9.30am - 12.30pm Ashburton Farmers’ Market Ashburton carpark corner West and Havelock streets.

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality food market that promotes direct sales from producer to customer.

9am - 12.30pm Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future.

10am - 3pm

Every Sunday to Friday Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport, Seafield Rd A great selection of many

August 24 to September 22 Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition Ashburton Art Gallery Gathering Of Stitches.

A display of embroideries achieved by members of the guild over the past two years, either free choice of work or from tutored workshops.

Thu - Tue, 10am - 4pm Wed, 10am - 7pm

September 21 Allenton School Fair Corner Harrison Street and Allens Road Theme is Lights, Camera, Action!

Allenton School’s fair has a huge range of activities and entertainment for all ages.

We will be having some crowd favourites back this year as well as some new activities to try: children’s class art auction, bouncy castles, face painting, a mini digger, motorbike rides, silent auction with fabulous items, a great range of delicious food stalls, our famous entertainment stage with a variety of acts and special guest stars mingling around.

So grab some coins and come along for a great time out!

11am - 2pm The Powerade Peak 2 Pub race Mt Hutt Ski Area Mt Hutt’s Peak to Pub is not just for the hard core, this race

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Friday, September 20, 2019 aircraft from the past to the future.

1pm - 3pm

Every Wednesday Ashburton open coffee mornings

Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street If you are new to town or been living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat.

All welcome! Child-friendly location.

Please contact Adi 027 2208791 or Sue-ann 021 679-348 to register.

10.30am - 12 noon Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids.

Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallery to get creative and explore themes in art.

A great space for children to learn and interact with each other. Children of all ages welcome. Adult supervision is required for young children.

Donations appreciated.

3 - 4.30pm Mid Canterbury Line Dancers Tinwald Hall, Graham Street Learn to line dance (7pm), beginners/intermediate is achievable for anyone who is interested in challenging themselves physically and mentally.

From New Zealand’s top multi-sporters to enthusiastic amateurs seeking fun and personal triumph, everyone is sure to have a blast.

With a great atmosphere at the Blue Pub the finish is a great opportunity to catch up with friends and family and share your experience on the day, from the summit of Mt Hutt at 2086m to the comfort of the Blue Pub in Methven at 3pm.

1pm Ashburton Bowling Club Opening Day Names in by 1pm Whites and plate please.

Margaret Eder, Secretary, Ashburton Bowling Club 307 7498 1pm

September 22 Ashburton County Scottish Society Ceilidh Concert Pipe Band Hall on Creek Road Ashburton County Scottish Society is hosting a celebration of all things Scottish.

The event will include pipe band music, singing, music and Highland dancers.

The society is charging a $5 admission fee at the door and is keen to show off its newlyrenovated hall and chairs.

There will be an afternoon tea provided.

2pm

(8pm-9pm). Instructor Annette phone 307-7138 a/h.

7pm - 9pm

Every second Friday of the month In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity.

Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. These are social sessions which encourage you to connect with others through creativity. Be inspired to learn a new creative pastime. Sessions are free and all are welcome to attend.

The gallery will supply basic colouring-in sheets and materials, along with tea and coffee. Those attending are encouraged to bring along their own materials and projects.

10.30am - 12 noon

Every last Sunday of the month Nor’Westers Musos’ Club Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Ashburton Monthly open mic afternoon.

All the gear set up, just bring your talent, all welcome, any style of music.

2pm - 6pm

Environment Canterbury Meetings

September 2019

The following meetings will be held in September, at Environment Canterbury, 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch:

September 25 Bite Nite 3.0 Ashburton Trust Event Centre Ashburton Youth Council is spreading the word about Bite Nite 3.0!

Entry is a gold coin donation.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

5pm - 8pm

If you would like to see your upcoming event listed here, please contact Sonia - email sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz

The Regulation Hearing Committee is scheduled to meet weekly.

8.30am

To confirm venue and start times for these meetings please check online at the link described below or contact: Customer services on (03) 353 9007 (calling from Christchurch) or calling from any other areas: 0800 324 636 (0800 EC INFO) Agendas will be available online at http://www.ecan.govt.nz/meetings at least two days prior to each meeting.

Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings, and copies of the agenda will be made available at the meetings.

Bill Bayfield CHIEF EXECUTIVE Please contact Environment Canterbury with any queries: 0800 324 636

September 27 Red Nose Day Raising money to help Cure Kids fund vital child health research.

For a $3 donation, get your red nose from Briscoes or Columbus Coffee in Ashburton.

Welcome to Season 5 of New Zealand’s largest and newest travelling event!

The Extravaganza Fair!

The Extravaganza Fair is a family affair, free entry, a fun day out with something for everyone.

9am

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James Reid Songbook Tour – From the Feelers to Solo The Blue Pub, Methven James Reid – the man behind some of New Zealand’s most beloved songs – a nationwide solo tour of 14 intimate venues across Aotearoa. Full details at JamesReid.co.nz 8pm

October 5

Plants 4 U @ Rakaia September 23 St Andrew’s Presbyterian Boulevard Day Church Ashburton - East Street Annual sale of plants of all The day features over 100 varieties. This year’s special: stallholders bursting with gift A great selection of locally ideas, plants and crafts along grown natives and shrubs. with our local retailers who Bargains for all gardeners and enjoy putting stalls out and all under cover. meeting you all.

Produce stall, including Get your shopping under baking and our popular way while enjoying the marmalade. live entertainment from Information 302 7595.

WISHLISTT. 9am - 1pm Fun for all ages.

October 5 - 6 Free to attend.

The Extravaganza Fair 9am - 3.30pm Ashburton Domain September 24 Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!

Boulevard Day U3A Hakatere Ashburton U3A Hakatere Ashburton meets at 9.30am for coffee/ tea followed at 10am with speaker Ulrich Bergler, research fellow Otago Uni and project manager CDHB; Population Aging and The Increased Burden of Disability Posing Challenges to Health Care Systems.

Visitors welcome $10.

9.30am

September 26

The Plains Railway Complex 12 Maronan Road, Tinwald Enjoy a Vintage Railcar Ride and explore the Museum Village displays, working Blacksmith, vintage machinery and more.

Browse through the Ashburton Fire Museum, the Ashburton Woodworkers and the Lynn Woodworking Museum.

Take a miniature train ride with the Ashburton Model Engineers, view craft displays in the function room.

Inflatable fun, hot food, snacks and coffee available from the Popup Playground.

Facebook: The Plains Railway and Historical Museum.

11am - 4pm Mid Canterbury Choir Sinclair Centre, Ashburton Let Us Entertain You Door sales $10.

Join us for songs from the shows – My Fair Lady, Les Miserables, Abba, Oklahoma, The Music Man and more.

2pm

October 11 - 13 FrenchFest Akaroa Escape to picturesque Akaroa and immerse yourself in French culture, entertainment and romance as you celebrate Akaroa’s unique history (French, German and Maori) at Akaroa FrenchFest.

Settle in on Friday evening and relax with sea-side dining.

On Beach Road watch the waterfront come alive with entertainment and music featuring Mundi and Dangerbaby.

A traditional Maori powhiri will open the festival.

2pm

October 19 Jackson Holmes Salmon Run Rakaia Domain Jackson Holmes Salmon Run has something for everyone, competitive and non-competitive, individual or teams.

With seven events and several categories there is plenty of choice. All events are staged around the splendour of the Rakaia River and its riverbed, with every event starting and finishing at the Rakaia Domain.

The choice is yours: 1/2 marathon, duathlon x2, multisport, run or walk x2 and MTB. 9am

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The Bee Gees Night Fever

Change Your Brain – Change Your Life The Rotary Club of Ashburton brings you this opportunity to hear Nathan Wallis speak. Nathan will guide you through brain development that happens across childhood which is a lot longer than you think and will help you make parenting easier.

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Direct from Australia Showtime invites you to dance your way into a time warp of 70’s disco dancefloor thrillers. With songs like Night Fever and Staying Alive The Bee Gees are not to be missed.

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Thinking of Christmas presents, think the Merry Little Christmas Market. Our 2019 line up has something for everyone all under the one roof with a wide variety of beautiful products. If you would like to enquire or book a stall please contact Casey at casey@ ateventcentre.co.nz spaces are limited.

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GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): The struggle is only as real as you want to make it. There’s also the option to drop the fight and go with the thing that offers no resistance. Neither is better, they are just two journeys with different lessons.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’re allowed to trust, like and love whomever you do. Those in authority may prefer you to have different alliances but that doesn’t mean you should or maybe even could even if you wanted to.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): There has to be something in this for you. Find out what that is and your day goes a lot easier. What used to be challenging becomes much more palatable when you find your “why.”

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): This is a mighty fine time to start a good habit. Things you do will have a cumulative effect. Your energy three days from now will depend a lot on how you conduct yourself today.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Unexpected responsibilities and opportunities will appear over the next three days, so it’s better not to make plans and promises now. Leave things loosely scheduled so you can be flexible.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): As a teacher, guide and example, you take the success or failure of others both seriously and personally. Today will be a proud day for you and those you’ve helped.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’re not sure what you need more – rest or inspiration, food or fasting, attention or the fire that builds from knowing that you are on your own. Don’t worry; life will give you just what you need.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Things that once motivated you will no longer work because you’re a different person now. Have fun finding your new motivation. Expose yourself to exciting prospects to see what works.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): One reason people enjoy aberrant behaviour is because we all sense that we have the potential to behave in surprising and baffling ways. You won’t be too quick to judge today’s circumstance.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Don’t underestimate the power of your body to inform and assist you. Try new health methods, postures and activities. When you move differently, you’ll think differently.

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WEIR, Edward John Please note all late death (Ted) – notices or notices sent Passed away peacefully at outside ordinary office Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton on September 18, hours must be emailed to: 2019. Aged 86 years. Loved deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. second son of the late Bill and Molly Weir. Loved To place a notice during brother and brother-in-law of office hours please contact Hugh, Jean and Marius us on 03 307 7900 for more Cabout, the late Stuart, and information.

Jeanette, Elsie, and Gwenda Any queries please and Murray Hurst. Loved contact 0800 uncle of his nieces and ASHBURTON nephews. Messages to the (0800-274-287) Weir family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Many thanks to Dr Lues and the wonderful staff at Coldstream for their care and attention given to Ted over the last few years. A service to celebrate Ted’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Canterbury owned, locally operated Jackson Street, Methven on MONDAY, September 23, Patersons commencing at 11.00am followed by interment at the Funeral Services Methven Cemetery.

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6am Breakfast 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show Ellen is joined by Sean Patrick Hayes. 0 10am Tipping Point 3 0 11am The Chase 3 0 Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR At the factory, the staff gossip about Jai and Rishi; Maya and Jacob make the most of having the house to themselves; Robert enlists Charity to help secure a contract with Mike. 0 1pm Coronation Street Catch-Up PGR 3 0 2pm Coast v Country 3 0 3pm Tipping Point 3 0 4pm Te Karere 2 0 4:30 Come Dine With Me Daytime 0 5pm The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:25 MasterChef Australia PGR 0 8:30 Gordon, Gino, And Fred’s Road Trip AO 3 The trio go to France, where Fred has been asked to co-host an oyster festival in Arcachon Bay. 0 9:20 L Rugby – World Cup Japan v Russia. 0

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6:30 MyaGo 3 0 6:35 PJ Masks 0 7am The Tom And Jerry Show 0 7:25 Beyblade Burst Turbo 0 7:50 Bunnicula 0 8:15 Mickey And The Roadster Racers 3 0 8:35 The Lion Guard 3 0 9am Infomercials 10am The Middle 3 0 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Army Wives PGR 3 0 Noon Mom PGR 3 0 12:30 2 Broke Girls PGR 3 0 1pm Judge Rinder PGR 3 2pm Will And Grace PGR 0 2:30 Home And Away PGR 3 0 3pm Shortland Street PGR 3 0 3:30 Mech-X4! 3 0 4pm Fanimals 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

7pm Shortland Street PGR 3 0 7:30 Disobedient Dogs Make You LOL 0 8:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown AO 0 9:35 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show 3 0 10:55 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0

1am Te Karere 3 News and current 11:25 Cougar Town PGR 3 0 11:50 F Brooklyn Nine-Nine affairs from a Maori perspective. 2 PGR 0 12:20 The Mick PGR 0 1:25 Infomercials 0

12:40 Happy Endings PGR 3 0 1:05 Scrubs PGR 3 0 1:25 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:50 Infomercials 2:55 The Russell Howard Hour AO 3:45 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Australia PGR 3 0 5:10 Neighbours 3 0 5:35 Home Improvement 3 0

THREE 6am The AM Show News, interviews, and humour to start the day.

9am The Café 10am Infomercials 11:35 Entertainment Tonight 3 12:05 Millionaire Hot Seat 3 0 1pm Dr Phil AO Timmothy Pitzen’s father and aunt speak out for the first time about his disappearance.

2:05 M The Michaels PGR 3 2014 Romance. After a manicurist predicts an unlucky-in-love lawyer will meet the love of her life, and he will be a Michael, she begins a series of dates with men with that name.

Larisa Oleynik, Brant Daugherty.

4pm Entertainment Tonight 4:30 NewsHub Live At 4:30pm 5pm Millionaire Hot Seat 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Project 8pm The Graham Norton Show PGR 3 Graham is joined by Sir Ian McKellan, Carey Mulligan, Taron Egerton, and Michael Buble. 0 9pm 7 Days AO 9:45 New Zealand Today AO 0 10:15 NewsHub Late 10:45 Fail Army AO 3 0 11:15 Entertainment Tonight Weekend PGR 3 Entertainment stories of the past week.

12:15 Infomercials

MOVIES PREMIERE

Gordon, Gino, and Fred’s Road Trip, 8:30pm on TVNZ 1

BRAVO 10am Sweet Home Oklahoma PGR 3 10:30 Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles PGR 3 11:30 Snapped PGR 3 1:30 Millionaire Matchmaker PGR 3 2:30 Masters Of Flip 3 3:30 The People’s Court 4:30 Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles 3 5:30 Catfish 3 6:30 Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry 3 7:30 Million Dollar Listing NY PGR 8:30 M Ted AO 3 2012 Comedy. After a man’s wish to bring his teddy bear to life comes true, he must choose between keeping the relationship with the teddy bear or his girlfriend.

Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane. 0 10:50 Snapped PGR 3 11:50 I Killed My BFF PGR 3 12:40 Infomercials 3

7:30 Heartbeats PG 2017 Musical. Krystal Ellsworth, Amitash Pradhan.

9:15 Collide MVL 2016 Action.

Nicholas Hoult, Felicity Jones.

10:50 Fantastic Beasts – The Crimes Of Grindelwald MV 2018 Disobedient Dogs Make You LOL, 7:30pm on TVNZ 2 Adventure. Eddie Redmayne, Johnny Depp. 1pm The Shape Of Water 16VLSC SKY 5 2017 Drama. Sally Hawkins, 6am Jeopardy! PG 6:25 Wheel Michael Shannon. 3pm A Of Fortune PG 6:50 The Mother’s Sacrifice MLC 2017 Simpsons PG 7:15 Ghost Mine Thriller. Kristy Swanson, M 8:05 Border Security – Rick Ravanello. 4:30 My Canada’s Frontline M 8:30 Ice Revolution MC 2016 Road Truckers PG 9:15 Lizard Comedy. Samuel Vincent, Lick Towing PG 9:40 MacGyver Anamaria Vartolomei.

M 10:25 SVU MV 11:10 Ghost 5:50 Widows 16VLS Mine M Noon Jeopardy!

2018 Drama. Viola Davis, PG 12:25 Wheel Of Fortune Michelle Rodriguez. 8pm The PG 12:50 Hawaii Five-0 MV Commuter MVL 2018 Action.

1:35 NCIS – Los Angeles MV 2:25 MacGyver M 3:10 Ghost A former police officer Mine M 4pm The Simpsons PG becomes entangled in a 4:30 Jeopardy! PG 5pm Wheel criminal conspiracy during his commute home, and must find Of Fortune PG 5:30 Lizard Lick Towing PG 6pm Ice Road the suspect before it is too late.

Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga.

Truckers PG 7pm Border Security – Canada’s Frontline 9:50 The First Purge 16VLSC 2018 Thriller. Y’lan Noel, M 7:30 MacGyver M 8:30 Salvation MV 9:30 David Lex Scott Davis.

11:25 Sharon 1 2 3 Blaine – Beyond Magic M 10:30 SVU MV 11:20 Ice Road MSC 2018 Comedy.

Matt Bush, Gina Rodriguez.

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12:45 A Mother’s Sacrifice MLC 2017 Thriller.

Kristy Swanson, Rick Ravanello.

2:15 My Revolution MC 2016 Comedy. Samuel Vincent, Anamaria Vartolomei. 3:35 All The Money In The World 16VLSC 2017 Crime. 5:45 The Commuter MVL 2018 Action.

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2:50 Philomena MLS 2013 Drama. Judi Dench, Steve Coogan. 4:25 Mission – Impossible: Ghost Protocol MV 2011 Action. 6:35 The Campaign 16VLS 2012 Comedy.

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Kevin James, Salma Hayek.

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11:30 Te Matatini Ki Te Ao 3 Midnight Closedown

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7:30 Kick-Off 8am Getting Grilled With Marshy Steve Hansen. 8:30 Rugby – Farah Palmer Cup (HLS) Round Three. 9am The Breakdown 10am Mainfreight Rugby 11am Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (RPL) Canterbury v Manawatu.

1pm Kick-Off 1:30 Getting Grilled With Marshy Steve Hansen. 2pm Rugby – Farah Palmer Cup (HLS) Round Three. 2:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Canterbury v Manawatu. 3pm Kick-Off 3:30 Mainfreight Rugby 4:30 Rugby – Farah Palmer Cup (HLS) Round Three.

5pm L Rugby – Farah Palmer Cup Hawke’s Bay v Taranaki.

From McLean Park, Napier.

7pm Kick-Off 7:30 L Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Hawke’s Bay v Taranaki.

From McLean Park, Napier.

9:30 Mainfreight Rugby 10:30 Rugby – Farah Palmer Cup (RPL) Hawke’s Bay v Taranaki.

Saturday

12:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (RPL) Hawke’s Bay v Taranaki.

2:30 Mainfreight Rugby 3:30 Rugby – Farah Palmer Cup (HLS) Hawke’s Bay v Taranaki.

4am Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Hawke’s Bay v Taranaki.

4:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Canterbury v Manawatu.

5am Kick-Off 5:30 Getting Grilled With Marshy Steve Hansen.

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6am Tiny House Hunting 6:30 Ainsley Eats The Streets 7:30 Jelly Jamm 8am Animal Super Senses 9am Wild Ireland 9:30 Vintage Hunter 11:30 American Pickers 12:30 The Great Interior Design Challenge 1:30 Discovering…

Duran, Duran PGR 2:30 Jade Fever 3:30 Earthflight 4:30 James Martin’s American Adventure James rides his motorcycle through the coastal city of Santa Cruz, taking in the fertile nature of the local farmland.

5:30 Mysteries At The Museum Don Wildman unearths relics from the world’s greatest institutions to reveal secrets from the past, examining each artefact to illuminate the hidden treasures.

6:30 American Pickers 7:30 Restoration Man 8:30 Escape To The Chateau – DIY 9:30 Big Dreams, Small Spaces Monty is in Salisbury as newly-engaged Glenn and Zoe want a new garden and, most of all, they want to produce flowers for their wedding.

10:30 American Pickers 11:30 Mysteries At The Museum 12:30 Brent Owens – Extreme, Authentic, And Unwrapped 1am James Martin’s American Adventure 2am A Cook Abroad 3am Earthflight 4am Escape To The Chateau – DIY 5am Mysteries At The Museum

SKY SPORT 2 7am Cricket – India v South Africa (HLS) Second T20.

7:30 Cricket – CPL (HLS) St Kitts v Trinidad.

From Warner Park.

8:30 Cricket – CPL (HLS) Jamaica v Guyana.

From Sabina Park, Kingston.

9:30 Cricket – County Championship (HLS) Day Four.

10am Cricket – India v South Africa (HLS) Second T20.

10:30 Cricket – CPL (HLS) Jamaica v Guyana.

11:30 L Cricket – CPL Jamaica v St Kitts.

From Sabina Park, Kingston.

3:30 CPL Magazine Show 4pm Cricket – County Championship (HLS) Day Four.

4:30 Cricket – India v South Africa (HLS) Second T20.

5pm Cricket – CPL (RPL) Jamaica v St Kitts.

From Sabina Park, Kingston.

8:30 Cricket – County Championship (HLS) Day Four.

9pm Cricket – India v South Africa (HLS) Second T20.

9:30 CPL Magazine Show 10pm Cricket – CPL (HLS) Jamaica v St Kitts.

From Sabina Park, Kingston.

11pm Cricket – India v South Africa (HLS) First T20.

11:30 Cricket – India v South Africa (HLS) Second T20.

Saturday

Midnight Cricket – CPL (RPL) Jamaica v St Kitts.

3:30 Cricket – The Ashes (RPL) England v Australia – Fifth Test, Day Five, Last Two Hours.

5:30 Cricket – India v South Africa (HLS) Second T20.

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9:10 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 10am How It’s Made PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 11:40 Evil Lives Here M First Love, Forever Evil. 12:30 Murder Comes To Town M Something’s Not Right. 1:20 Killer Instinct With Chris Hansen M Murder at Yale. 2:10 Wheels That Fail PG 2:35 Wheels That Fail PG 3pm Homestead Rescue PG Fury and Fire. 3:50 Gold Rush PG Durt Reynolds.

4:45 Gold Rush – White Water PG Gold Strike.

5:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 6:35 Outback Opal Hunters PG 7:30 Aussie Lobster Men PG 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Railroad Australia PG 10:15 BattleBots PG This is Battlebots!

11:05 Naked And Afraid M Texan Torture.

11:55 How It’s Made PG

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FULL FIELD FOR PEAK TO PUB

A competitor prepares to cross the finish line of the 2018 Peak to Pub – a view that will once again be seen in Methven this weekend.

By Erin Tasker

erin.t@theguardian.co.nz

Tomorrow’s 20th running of the Peak to Pub multisport race is promising to be even bigger and better than ever.

Days out from the big race, which takes competitors from the top of Mt Hutt Ski Area to the Methven township by ski, bike and foot, the full house signs went up.

Mt Hutt’s marketing and sales co-ordinator, Richie Owen, said they had 363 people signed up to take part, including 64 teams, and the main event – the men’s individual race – has proven so popular that they’ve decided to run it in two waves for the first time.

“It’s something that’s really

come from the fact it’s busier, and we want to make it as safe as possible for everyone,” Owen said.

There’s 127 men signed up to solo-tackle the 2km ski down the ski area, followed by an 18km mountain bike ride down the access road, and a 12km run into the Methven township.

Entrants will effectively be seeded, with the real contenders and the more confident skiers in the first wave, meaning that the first across the finish line should in fact be the winner.

Just who that will be, though, is anyone’s guess.

Last year’s event was won by Ben Oliver, who produced a lightning quick mountain bike leg which played a big part in his win.

It wasn’t surprising, given the Rangiora-based athlete was a New Zealand cross-country mountain bike representative.

He took just 1.13.49 hours to get from the top of Mt Hutt, to the Methven township, and finished almost three minutes clear of his nearest rival.

His entry is missing from the starting list this year though, while the 2017 champion is back for another shot after missing the 2018 event.

That’s Flavio Vianna, who was unable to defend his title last year as he was on his way back from racing in Asia.

It was the same story for the 2017 women’s winner, Methven’s Julia Grant. She was missing from

the 2018 field, with the title instead going to Frejya Atkinson, but Grant is also back for another shot this year.

They’re two past winners, but with entrants coming from near and far to take part, there’s always a chance there’s a dark horse or two in the field, and anything can happen on the day.

Owen said this year’s course differs slightly from previous years.

They’ve extended the run on Dry Creek, reducing the amount of running that will actually be done on the road, to just 3km of the 12km.

“Running on the road can be a bit boring, so we’re trying to keep it a little bit more interesting for people,” Owen said.

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And the competitors – who are coming from around New Zealand and as far away as Sydney to take part – should be doing that running under clear, warm skies.

Owen said the weather forecast for tomorrow is looking pretty good, which is great news for organisers, and all going to plan racing will get under way at 2pm, with the first racers crossing the finish line after 3pm.

Winning times in years gone by have been around the 1 hour 15 minute mark.

This year’s running is a milestone for the Peak to Pub, being its 20th year, but Owen said they’re planning on following the Kiwi tradition of making a bigger deal of their 21st next year.

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