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A street parade yesterday brought Wheels Week Plus 2018 to a close. Geoff Ireland watched on with his 10-month-old grandson Ben Bradley.

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Man killed in crash

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Speed is believed to be a factor in a crash which killed one Ashburton man and injured three of his friends.

A quiet Hampstead street resembled a war zone after the early morning car accident on Saturday.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Wakanui Road around 3am after a vehicle left the suburban road and ploughed into a fence and trees, leaving carnage in its wake.

Residents around the area were woken to a large bang as the car carrying the three young Mid Canterbury men and one Mid Canterbury woman crashed.

The scene found by those who went outside to inspect was one they’ll never forget.

Upside down, resting on a fence line, was a car – on fire, having ploughed its way through two massive pine trees before coming to rest.

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The passengers of the vehicle were still inside.

“It was horrific,” a nearby resident said. “Like nothing I’ve ever seen before, everyone was trying to do their bit to help though.”

Three of the occupants of the vehicle were able to be cut free by emergency personnel, however the deceased remained in the car until the police Serious Crash Unit completed its investigations near daylight on Saturday morning.

Initial observations from the site and those who were on hand immediately after the accident suggested that speed was a factor.

The area has a 50 kilometre-per-hour speed limit, and there is a moderate bend in the road about 50 metres from the crash site. The resident, who did not want to be named, said there was always cars going up the road too fast.

Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Alan Burgess said it was a “fairly

dramatic scene”, which showed every indication of having been a high speed crash, going by damage to the vehicle and surrounds.

It was the fire brigade’s job to extricate the injured so they could be tended to

by St John personnel. “Given the vehicle was upside down that puts a slightly different dynamic into your assessment of the scene, but in reality that’s what we train for,” Burgess said.

The first two patients were extricated within 15 minutes, while the remaining survivor was extricated shortly after ambulance personnel had assessed them and confirmed they could be moved.

A St John spokesperson said one patient in a serious condition and two patients in moderate condition were transported by road to Ashburton Hospital.

There was no update on the condition of the three patients yesterday, as the Canterbury District Health Board said all had requested privacy.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Framework set for civic build

By Sue NewmaN

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Building a new civic centre and library in Ashburton is likely to be the biggest ticket project ever tackled by the Ashburton District Council, but the nuts and bolts of that project will be managed by a very small team of councillors.

The project control group is made up of mayor Donna Favel and councillors Neil Brown, Russell Ellis and Liz McMillan and several members of staff. A simi-

lar format has been used for other large projects including the EA Networks Centre and the North East Business Park.

For both of those projects, the project group met and then made recommendations that all councillors could then discuss. Councillors not part of the group were not able to attend meetings.

However, when councillors signed off the terms of reference for the civic centre and library project group on Thursday, there

were some who wanted to be able to attend control group meetings.

And if they did attend, some wanted to take part in discussions.

Councillor Russell Ellis didn’t agree.

“I don’t mind councillors coming along as observers but not taking up time debating things and holding the group up. Any decisions we make come to council to be debated at that level,” he said.

Stuart Wilson did not think other councillors should attend the

meetings and Diane Rawlinson agreed.

“We have to put our faith in the project control group,” she said.

Originally the project was in the hands of the smaller group, but last year several councillors pushed for the full council to be part of the group. This was subsequently found to be unworkable and a switch was made back to the smaller group.

Selwyn Price was keen to see all councillors participate in control

group meetings.

“I don’t see why it’s necessary for other councillors to be banned. It sends a poor message about openness and transparency,” he said.

Councillors opted for the middle ground option – while they could attend project control meetings, those councillors not on the group would not be able to have any input into discussions, they would be there simply as observers.

■ WHEELS WEEK PLUS

Successful Wheels Week draws to close in style

By SuSaN SaNdyS

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Hundreds lined East Street as Wheels Week Plus 2018 ended in style with its traditional street parade yesterday.

Secretary Peter Jacob said it was good to see so many vehicles of different types parading down the street, providing a fitting end to what had been a hugely successful two weeks.

Wheels Week Plus kicked off with record numbers at it swap meet, followed by a successful speedway event.

Two weeks of activities followed, including highlights of the Ashburton Car Club street sprints, and a four-wheel drive run to Inverary Station.

Jacob said the street parade had up to 40 classic cars and trucks, 20 large trucks, 15 tractors, a traction engine, a racing car, 10 motorbikes, fire brigade and ambulance vehicles, a classic police car and vintage police motorbike, 10 boats on trailers, and four wheel drive club vehicles.

“Just about every type of vehicle was covered,” Jacob said.

He said it was good to see up to 1000 people at the parade, however, it had been a little disappointing that it was not as many as there had been in previous years despite beautiful weather.

He said Wheels Week Plus generally attracted about 22,000 people all in all, including participants and visitors, from throughout the South Island.

Now the 2018 event was done and dusted and had been such a success, committee members were already looking forward to 2019. And they were seeking new members, particularly those who may have ideas for new events.

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■ FIRE SERVICE

Mid Canterbury firefighters battle strong winds

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Gorge led to a temporary road closure. Rockfall was reported on State Highway 77 at Mount Hutt, temporarily closing the road.

On Mt Hutt, the wind peaked at about 1pm, with a speed of 196 kilometres per hour at the summit.

“Looking at the webcam earlier, it appears things must have got pretty wild in the base area for a while also - I see one of our portable office/containers has been turned on its side and moved several metres,” manager James McKenzie said.

He expected the windy weather would end with a snowy southerly, and the MetService is forecasting that behind yesterday’s front, the wind direction would shift to the southwest, and deep, cold air would push across the South Island, bringing snow to low levels.

“Current forecasts are for the snow to lower to 600 metres in the far south Sunday evening, then further lower to 300 metres for a time early on Monday for Fiordland, Southland and parts of Otago,” the MetService said in a press release.

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Mid Canterbury firefighters managed to bring a large blaze near the Rakaia riverbed above Methven under control in strong winds yesterday.

Firefighters from across the district were called to the scene from about 2pm onwards.

The Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade responded initially with all its appliances, but needed tanker backup, and these came from the Ashburton and Rakaia brigades, Ashburton Rural, Mt Somers, Lauriston and Alford Forest units.

Yesterday about 4.30pm, firefighters reported having brought the blaze under control, but were expecting to remain at the scene through to the evening.

The large fire was in vegetation, at the top of Rakaia River Road between Mt Hutt Station Road and Marrs Road.

Strong winds in other areas throughout the district caused havoc.

Trees across a road at the Rakaia

Firefighters from throughout Mid Canterbury battled a large blaze above Methven yesterday.

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■ ASHBURTON TRUST

Trust unveils new grants policy

By Sue NewmaN

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A pool of around $100,000 a year has been tagged by the Ashburton Trust for grants to community groups in the Ashburton District.

The trust board has developed a new grants policy that will ensure there are funds available to give back to the community for many generations, president Fay Watson said.

For about 70 years the trust was a hospitality operator and it gave money back to the community through sponsorship and grants from profits, but when it sold those businesses and became a landlord only, it had to rethink its policies, she said.

With its income now from rent and investments rather than trad-

ing, the new focus would be on grants, not sponsorship.

“Sponsorship is a two-way thing where there’s benefits for both parties where the trust gave money and the organisation supported the trust with advertising and holding functions in our premises. This now sits with the lessees of our taverns and hotels, Watson said.

A four-tier grant policy has been developed with funds coming from rental income and from investments; profits from the gaming machines through the Lion Foundation have their own grants policies.

“This new policy ensures a stable level of granting each year, maintains fairness between present and future generations and

There are two new funding pools, each with $30,000 available.

One is for multi-year grants where a commitment of funds is needed over more than one year and the other, another $30,000, is tagged for big projects. Grants may not be made every year allowing funds to accumulate.

“We need people to be very clear that this money will come from rental profits and investments, it won’t be from capital. We’re here for the long-term and we want to grant money to be intergenerational. We won’t erode the capital of the trust, we’ll spend the money from this,” she said.

The trust was aware it would never meet the full range of needs in the community and was in the process of commissioning a study

of the community’s needs, to find where the funding gaps were.

“That will help us to focus on the key areas that need help in the community.”

Watson anticipates other organisations may want to come on board with the study because the information will be of wider value than just to the trust.

The change in grants policy was significant for the community and it was important people understood which pool they should apply to and when.

For all grants organisations would need to plan ahead, she said.

Past grant recipients will be sent letters outlining the new process so everyone is very clear which fund to apply to and when.

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does not erode the real capital base of the trust,” she said.

To ensure the small groups the trust traditionally supported did not miss out on funding, a Quick Response Fund has been established. This will see $10,000 a year given away in small amounts. The grants committee will meet every two months to assess applications.

“But it will mean people will need to think and plan ahead rather than knocking on our door at the last minute; doing that won’t be successful under the new policy,” Watson said.

The second fund is a $30,000 annual grant pool. The maximum allocated in any one grant will be $10,000 and the grants committee will meet twice a year.

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In brief Charged over death A 19-year-old woman has been charged following the death of a 15-year-old boy on Auckland’s North Shore on Friday. The woman has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop, and is due to appear in North Shore District Court on Thursday.

Emergency services were called to the crash at the intersection of Oteha Valley Road, near the northbound on-ramp, just before 11pm Friday. The 15-year-old cyclist died at the scene. Police are not yet in a position to release his name.

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Students set for a Night of Mystery

By Katie todd

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Months of planning and anticipation will culminate next Friday for senior students of Mount Hutt College attending the school’s annual ball.

A Night of Mystery themed event has been firmly marked in school diaries, and is now the subject of much excited discussion around the college.

The event will be held at the Methven Heritage Centre, and 135 students are expected to attend along with staff and teachers.

Year 13 organisers Jaime Lamond and Alissa Ikenaga said the hype is starting to build for this year’s event.

The theme – a combination of art deco, masquerade and murder mystery – promises something different for guests.

Top-notch entertainment has been locked in for the night, including a photo booth and local live band Wishlist.

Guests have also been working to organise their unique and interesting forms of transport to the ball, which principal John Schreurs said has become something of a tradition.

“Last year we had a golf cart, and we’ve had tractors and even a tank … I’m not sure where they all come from,” he said.

“Myself and Alyssa have something special planned for this year,” Lamond said.

School parents are also organising an alcoholfree after-ball event at the Methven Racecourse, which will start half an hour after the ball and see entertainment and music carry on late into the night.

Part of the quake-struck New Zealand city of Christchurch will be turned into a bee sanctuary.

Since the 2011 earthquake that killed 185 in the South Island town, large sections of land have been considered too dangerous to build on. Christchurch regeneration minister Megan Woods yesterday announced one of those areas – in the suburb of Dallington – would be trialled as a breeding ground aimed at boosting the world’s struggling bee population. While starting with just 10 hives and about 600,000 local bees, the Government says it hopes to grow the project over time. Beekeeper Simon Phillips – who looks after the hives – says while it’s a small first step, such initiatives are needed to stop the global decline in bee numbers.

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Tourist killed The Australian tourist who died during a rafting accident on the Shotover River in Queenstown lost his grip while being pulled in by a rescue rope after his raft was overturned. On Saturday emergency services were called to Skippers Canyon shortly after 4pm when a raft carrying a group of six Australian tourists and their guide flipped. The raft guide and a safety kayak guide used routine rescue procedures to help the rafting passengers to the bank. One of the men needed CPR shortly after, and a defibrillator was used. Despite the guides’ attempts to resuscitate the man, he died shortly after.

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Struck by lightning An Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Queenstown had to land in Christchurch after being struck by lightning. One of the passengers said there was a lot of turbulence and the plane quickly gained altitude. Stuff reported the affected flight was NZ605 which left Wellington at 12.25pm. An Air New Zealand spokeswoman said passengers had been accommodated on other services and the plane was now being check by engineers.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Innovative project wins council prestigious award An innovative information management project has won the Ashburton District Council’s information management team a prestigious award.

The project, Mother of all Migrations, was undertaken as part of a process to update the way staff at the council stored recorded information and it earned them the Information and Records Management Project of the Year at the Association of Local Government Information Managers Awards last week.

Information systems manager Gordon Tupper said the win was a huge accolade for his team.

“We are delighted that the council has been recognised for this industry award. Those who designed and implemented this project invested a great deal of time and expertise to make the new system a success, which is perhaps the first working solution for a problem councils from all across the country have or continue to encounter,” he said.

“A key factor in the project’s success for the council was that it considered what other councils had done and the things that had and had not worked for them. The team then developed a solution that would best address those issues, and the council is now actively using the new system.”

The awards recognise and celebrate best practice in GIS and Information and Records Management amongst New Zealand local authorities. They aim to encourage local government staff to be innovative and to grow and be recognised in supporting their organisation and communities of interest.

Celebrating winning a national award for innovation in information management are Ashburton District Council staff (from left) Kathy Hoy, Mahara Tahuhu, Leonie Robinson, Eldho George, Linda Liddicoat and Anupbir Kaur.

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■ BUDGET 2018

Luxton backs Budget building blocks This year’s Budget will lay the foundation for a better future, Hinds-based Labour list MP Jo Luxton says.

“We’re building an economy that delivers for everyone because we know that so many middle income earners’ wages haven’t kept up with living costs, and many low income earners are struggling to even pay for the basics for their kids or have a warm dry home to raise them in.”

Luxton said the economy will remain strong under the government’s plan, with unemployment forecast to drop to 4.1 per cent in 2020, while there will be 203,000 more jobs between December

2017 and June 2022, and GDP growth will average 3 per cent.

“At the same time we are reducing debt and running a good surplus, so we have extra for that rainy day if we need it. That’s the responsible thing to do.”

However, the government’s mission was more than just about the economic picture, Luxton said.

“A great education and good health sets us up for a great future, while strong growing regions give you and your children choices about what employment to aim for, or what business you might start up yourself. That’s the future we want so we’re prioritising investment in accessible modern

healthcare, strong education services, as well as building warm, dry homes and developing our regions.”

Luxton said the Government was also committed to rebuilding the health system and is investing an additional $3.2 billion for more doctors, nurses and improved treatments, as well as $750 million to fix hospitals.

“We’re also delivering cheaper or free GP visits and medicines for 600,000 Kiwis.

“We’re boosting air ambulance funding by $83 million to ensure we can help people in regions in emergencies with modern equipment as soon as the air ambulance

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The Budget also followed through on Labour’s promise to tackle the housing crisis head-on, she said.

“We’re investing $2 billion in KiwiBuild to help people buy their first home. We’re also building 6400 new state and community houses and providing 1400 new emergency housing places.”

Luxton was also looking forward to safer communities, adding that the government was working towards an additional 1800 police officers, bringing their services into the 21st century with strengthened frontline services,

including community policing to cybercrime and fraud detection.

She said the Budget followed on from the government’s already announced Families Package, which means 384,000 families will be better off by an average of $75 a week, and tens of thousands of children will be lifted out of poverty.

“We’ll also continue rolling out the Provincial Growth Fund to regions, investing $1 billion a year on projects that enhance economic development, create sustainable jobs, enable Maori to reach their potential, and help us meet our climate change targets,” she said.

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■ TEKAU KNITWEAR

Museum seeks Tekau memorabilia The Ashburton museum is on the lookout for memorabilia from the hey days of the Allens Road Tekau factory.

With the exhibition scheduled to open late next month, museum manager Tanya Robinson is doing a shout-out for garments, photos, mementos and stories about the clothes, the factory and the people who made it such an integral part of the district for many years.

Tekau Knitwear was started in 1931 by Frank and Gladys McIntosh.

At its peak employed over 220 people. It closed in 2007. But over its lifetime employed hundreds of people and it became a muchloved brand throughout New Zealand. Its fine wool products were also exported.

In spite of the significant role it played in the district there has been little collected to tell the factory’s story, Robinson said.

“We’re very excited to be telling this Ashburton story. The Tekau brand really put Ashburton on the map and that’s something we embrace as a museum. We are keen to hear from anyone who has a garment or story to tell.”

Many people who worked in the factory still lived in Ashburton and Robinson said she wanted to hear from them as she planned the exhibition.

A morning tea is planned for May 28 at 10.30am for any one with a Tekau story, garment, item or memory to share. This will be held at the museum and it’s a fun way for people to catch up with others who share a passion for the Tekau brand and story, she said.

Anyone with items to share or stories to tell or who wanted to attend the morning tea should contact the museum on 307-7890 to confirm attendance or drop in on the day.

Linda Ng and Tekau Knitwear factory manager John Moffat with Miss New Zealand contestants.

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■ GUIDE BISCUITS

Guide biscuits soon off menu

By Sue NewmaN

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Girl guide biscuits, the backbone of the Kiwi biscuit barrel for more than 60 years, are about to disappear, a victim of a change of direction by GirlGuiding NZ. And while it will be a few months before the final biscuit rolls off the production line of the Griffin’s factory, the decision has been made and there’s no going back.

In Ashburton the end of the traditional sweet biscuit will be a little longer coming, with stores of around 200 boxes in hiding waiting to be sold. They’ll be sold at stalls, but they won’t be sold door-to-door, said South Island Zone advisor, Elaine Vallender.

“We intend selling the remaining almost 200 cartons by stalls, through our girl and adult members and word of mouth.”

Final stall dates are still to be set but the first will be held at Rakaia Mobil, Queen’s

Birthday Saturday from 10am until 2pm.

Anyone wanting biscuits can secure their share of the fast disappearing treat by texting or phoning 021 2348102 or 021 251 0021 with their order. Original, chocolate and minis are available at $3.50 per packet.

“We are already having people buy a car-

ton with the intention of freezing them to eat next year,” Vallender said.

And there’s no chance of the biscuits coming back. Their disappearance is all about a refocus for the organisation, said chief executive Susan Coleman.

That combined with the high demand on volunteer hours meant the biscuit fundraiser had to be canned.

“We’ve become very aware in the past few years that the sale of guide biscuits has created a barrier for some girls joining the organisation and has been a barrier for girls staying in the organisation, because of the commitment that was needed from our families, parents, girls and volunteers to actually sell the biscuits on our behalf,” Coleman said.

Members and volunteers would now focus more on the organisation’s core purpose and programmes, she said.

“Our core purpose is to empower girls

and young women. While we are well known for our camps and biscuits we offer so much more than that. We enable girls and young women to develop into confident, adventurous and empowered leaders in their communities.”

The biscuits had been a valuable fundraiser for 61 years and in 2017 the project involved 45,000 adult and 60,000 girl guide volunteer hours to complete.

“That’s an awful lot of volunteer hours,” Coleman said.

Around New Zealand there were still 35,000 cartons of biscuits to sell from the final two production runs and that would mean the final biscuit was likely to be sold early next year, she said.

“It’s a big break with tradition and we knew there’d be some mixed reaction to it but we’ve received some strong feedback over the past few years that people were putting a lot of time into the project.”

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Dinosaurs go digital

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Brodie Thorpe and Victoria Hay might be skilled up in using futuristic art technology, but their creations abound in prehistoric inspiration.

The young couple – fresh multimedia design graduates from ARA – are using their digital art creations to build a dinosaurthemed children’s game.

Both Christchurch-born Hay and Methven-born Thorpe have experience using traditional art forms, but have spent the past three years honing skills in animation, 2D and 3D modelling, concept and graphic design, coding, website design and game design.

They hope their project will put their new abilities to good use, help them to build a portfolio and fill a gap in the market, Thorpe said.

It will be available for download on various devices, and hopefully educate the user via different levels amid a wider narrative about a baby dinosaur.

In the game, which is yet to be named, they promise to have lots of semi-realistic, semi-cartoon dinosaurs, “clicking on things and finding out more about them” and learning disguised as fun.

“Dinosaurs sort of bring together imagination and history,” Hay said.

“They were very real animals… but no one really knows exactly what they were like,” Thorpe said.

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Brodie Thorpe and Victoria Hay are using their digital art skills to build a dinosaur-themed children’s game.

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designing 21 unique dinosaurs, which they are selling in posterform and sticker form online.

Those dinosaurs have become a huge part of their lives, with each of their models taking three or four hours to complete. The couple have read up on where dinosaurs lived and what they ate, and even sat down for a viewing

of Walking with Dinosaurs.

“I think that movie is pretty old though. It might have been a bit factually inaccurate,” they laughed.

As they chip away on the game alongside their part-time jobs, Thorpe and Hay will be creating a concept, storyboarding and loading assets into a game engine.

Hay said she is looking forward to children like her younger cousin trialling the game, which will hopefully be complete this year. Hay and Thorpe’s dinosaur posters and stickers can be found at redbubble.com/people/vicbradyart and updates on their game will be posted on the Brady Thorpe Art Facebook page.

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McCabe heading for global stage

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BY KATIE TODD

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He has played to adoring audiences in Ashburton venues and earned the affectionate label of “the Kiwi with the Golden Voice”.

But after catching the eye of one of the largest independent record labels affiliated with Sony Music, Oamaru’s John McCabe is set to make it big on the world stage.

McCabe has secured a worldwide distribution contract with Nashville’s Lamon Records, which will see his music released in 243 different territories worldwide including radio station and music download sites.

McCabe will be making trips from his farm in Oamaru to a Nashville studio to record new songs and a music video, and continue sharpening his skills atop three decades of existing performing experience.

McCabe is also due to make an appearance in Ashburton early next month – performing at the MSA Club on June 2.

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June 6: The Ten Tenors at Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

June 12: Ashburton Art Gallery’s The Water Project closes (started April 12).

June 15: Celebrating Matariki, Kite Making at the Ashburton Art Gallery (until July 1).

July 1: Mid Canterbury Choir Tribute to War Heroes Concert, from 2pm at the Sinclair Centre.

July 3: Ashburton Society of Arts 54th annual exhibition at the Ashburton Art Gallery (until July 27).

June 10: Ashburton Musical Club public concert featuring the Nor’west Brass from Christchurch. $20 admission at door including afternoon tea (club members $10, students free.) 2pm at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

June 13: This Way North (Aus) EP Vol 2 release tour at the Blue Pub, Methven.

June 30: Julian Temple Band Album Release at the Blue Pub, Methven.

July 1: The Feelers 25 Anniversary Tour at the Blue Pub, Methven.

July 12: Highland Dancing New Zealand Championships at Ashburton Trust Event Centre (until July 15).

July 22: Seed at the Ashburton trust Event Centre.

July 28: Laugh Fest at Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

August 4: Bootleg Beach Boys at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

August 18: No Holds Bard at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

August 19: Ashburton Society of Arts Early Spring Show at the Short Street Studio (until September 16).

September 22: Adam McGrath & the Roaring Days at Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

October 10: The Cat in the Hat by Dr Seuss at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

November 1: Seven deadly Stunts & The Messy Magic Adventure at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

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seemed to view the eautiful, wedding not so much spellbinding, as a match made in magical. Those heaven, but a match are some of the words made in line with the people have used to reservations of the describe the royal Susan Sandys SENIOR REPORTER time. wedding.

However, everyone As someone who is loves a love story, of the vintage fortuand hopes were high nate enough to have that the pair would have long-lasting been around for a few of these events, I happiness together. That was not to be, have to say this latest one drew my atand in retrospect it was a lesson not tention like none before. only to the royal family, but to society When Prince Charles married Lady in general, that doing things just to suit Diana in 1981, I was working at the traditions is not really going to work Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, when it comes to the unique complexiand remember guests and staff watchties of romantic relationships. ing it on television.

Prince William and Prince Harry were The soon-to-be princess was an innever going to make the same mistakes nocent girl of aristocratic heritage, a as their father, and they each bided their cookie-cut perfect match for the older time to find the woman of their dreams. and more worldly-wise Charles.

They both appear to have managed this There was a tone of cynicism in the perfectly, and it has given the masses ski lodge room, as those watching

some fairytale magic to revel in as they have married their beautiful princesses.

Meghan’s story is particularly evocative, because she is like so many of us, with the imperfect family, featuring just a little dysfunction, in the background.

The stories which came out leading up to the wedding just made it all the more special seeing her marry Prince Harry at Windsor Castle on Saturday night.

And what a wonderful touch to have Prince Charles lead her down the aisle following her father not being able to be there, and then the impassioned sermon on the power of love from the Reverend Curry.

It was a royal wedding which, when viewed in comparison with those of decades gone by, symbolised how far we have come as a society in celebrating diversity, and one marking a coming of age for the British monarchy, which can now take pride in representing its people more so than ever before.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, May 21, the 141st day of 2018. There are 224 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On May 21, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh landed his Spirit of St. Louis monoplane near Paris, completing the first solo airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 33 1/2 hours.

On this date: In 1542, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto died while searching for gold along the Mississippi River.

In 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.

In 1917, the Great Atlanta Fire broke out, burning 300 acres, destroying nearly 2000 buildings and displacing some 10,000 residents.

In 1924, in a case that drew much notoriety, 14-year-old Bobby Franks was murdered in a “thrill killing” carried out by University of Chicago students Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb (Bobby’s cousin).

In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean as she landed in Northern Ireland, about 15 hours after leaving Newfoundland.

In 1945, actors Humphrey Bogart, 45, and Lauren Bacall, 20, were married at Malabar Farm in Lucas, Ohio.

In 1955, Chuck Berry recorded his first single, Maybellene, for Chess Records in Chicago.

In 1972, Michelangelo’s Pieta, on display at the Vatican, was damaged by a hammer-wielding man who shouted he was Jesus Christ.

In 1982, during the Falklands War, British amphibious forces landed on the beach at San Carlos Bay. In 1991, former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated during national elections by a suicide bomber.

In 1998, a teen gunman opened fire inside Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon, killing two students, a day after he killed his parents. In the wake of deadly

protests, Indonesian President Suharto stepped down after 32 years in power.

Ten years ago: Oil prices blew past $130 a barrel for the first time and gas prices climbed above $3.80 a gallon. Israel and Syria unexpectedly announced the resumption of peace talks after an eight-year break.

Five years ago: Former IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman told the Senate Finance Committee he first learned in the spring of 2012 that agents had improperly targeted political

groups that vehemently opposed President Barack Obama’s policies, saying he decided to let the inspector general look into the matter. Singer Kellie Pickler and pro partner Derek Hough were named “Dancing with the Stars” champions.

One year ago: North Korea fired a solid-fuel ballistic missile, saying the test was hailed as perfect by leader Kim Jong Un. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus received its final standing ovation as it performed its last show at the Nassau County Coliseum in

Uniondale, New York, ending a 146-year run.

Today’s birthdays: Rhythm-andblues singer Ron Isley (The Isley Brothers) is 77. Rock musician Hilton Valentine (The Animals) is 75. Musician Bill Champlin is 71.

Singer Leo Sayer is 70. Actress Carol Potter is 70. Actor Mr. T is 66. Actor Judge Reinhold is 61.

Actor-director Nick Cassavetes is 59. Actor Brent Briscoe is 57. Actress Lisa Edelstein is 52.

Actress Fairuza Balk is 44. Rock singer-musician Mikel Jollett (Airborne Toxic Event) is 44.

Rapper Havoc (Mobb Deep) is 44. Rock musician Tony LoGerfo (Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real) is 35. Actor Sunkrish Bala is 34. Actor David Ajala is 32. Actress Ashlie Brillault is 31.

Country singer Cody Johnson is 31. Actor Scott Leavenworth is 28.

Actress Sarah Ramos is 27.

Thought for today: “If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarantee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbours. There is no other.” — Carl Schurz, American politician (1829-1906) - AP

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very year or so a poll will come out ranking dozens of occupations from most trusted to least trusted.

Nurses, the fire service and police all rightly rank near the top of the list.

At the other end of the spectrum lie lawyers, politicians and second-hand car dealers.

Politicians had cause for cheer a few years ago when they moved ahead of used car salesmen, pushing them to the bottom rung.

We shouldn’t cheer. The fact that people have such little trust in politicians, in what is one of the freest and most democratic countries in the world, is deeply worrying.

But it’s not hard to see why.

The fourth Labour Government of David Lange and Roger Douglas made some necessary changes in opening up our economy, and in the view of some went too far.

But importantly, they were seen as having hidden their intentions prior to the election.

They sold state assets, despite explicit promises not to.

Six years later, in the 1990 election, many voted for National in

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the belief that they would halt the reforms.

That they continued is one of the reasons our electoral system changed from the major party dominated FPP to the proportional multiparty MMP. Most controversially, Jim Bolger promised to abolish the superannuation surtax, only to break that pledge once in Government.

I like to think politicians have learned from those mistakes, and largely I think we have.

Nowadays you might see politicians or political parties alleging a broken promise on the basis of part of a quote, but not the full context.

We saw that a few years ago when some parties tried to suggest a broken promise by John Key that he would not increase GST. In fact he’d promised to not

increase GST to cover deficits.

The increase to GST was accompanied by cuts to income taxes and was calculated to be fiscally neutral, so the “broken promise” accusation never really stuck.

That the Clark and Key Governments were so careful to not make promises they couldn’t keep makes the last week so disappointing.

On Thursday Grant Robertson handed down the first Budget of the Ardern-Peters Government.

Prior to the election, on August 26 last year, Jacinda Ardern released Labour’s health policy, stating “From 1 July 2018, Labour will lower the cost of GP visits by $10”.

I haven’t paraphrased that quote, it isn’t doctored. It’s still on the Labour Party website.

But the Budget last week confirmed that Labour have no intention of doing that.

Five days before Labour announced their health policy, National’s policy was released.

It would have expanded eligibility to free or cheap doctors visits to more than half of New Zealand, with a cap for paid visits of $18.

We costed it, we knew we

could afford to do it.

Labour’s policy in response, rushed out five days later to one-up National’s, would have reduced the cost further.

Clearly, though, theirs wasn’t costed.

They made the promise a few weeks out from the election not knowing if they could fulfil it or not.

That’s just one example. There are others, including abandoning their pledge to deliver 1800 more frontline Police over three years.

The money is there. Instead, they’re spending nearly a billion dollars on a new Embassy in Stockholm, foreign aid and the diplomatic cocktail circuit.

It’s a matter of priorities, and Labour have chosen diplomats over doctors, and broken their promise in the process.

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A new royal era The son of British royalty and the daughter of middle-class Americans wed at the weekend in a service that reflected Prince Harry’s royal heritage, Meghan Markle’s biracial roots and the pair’s shared commitment to putting a more diverse, modern face on the monarchy.

British reserve crisscrossed with American verve in a service that broke molds and created new ones. Choirboys and a gospel choir; the archbishop of Canterbury and the African-American leader of the Episcopal church; a horse-drawn carriage and flowers hand-picked by the groom.

The wedding was a global event, thanks to Harry’s status as a senior British royal and Markle’s celebrity after starring on the US television series Suits for seven years.

Yet it seemed somehow so personal — and they both beamed like a couple who couldn’t take their eyes off each other.

In a rousing sermon that highlighted a bit of a culture gap between outgoing Americans and reserved Brits, the Most Rev Michael Curry of the US stirred the congregation from its fairy-tale reverie, quoting Martin Luther King in in a sermon that had some reaching for hankies and others shifting in their chairs.

Joining the couple were a host of celebrities, many of whom shared their wish to change the world. Oprah Winfrey, Idris Elba, Elton John, George and Amal Clooney, Serena Williams, James Corden and David and Victoria Beckham all watched from rows of seats in the Gothic masterpiece that is St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

In the United States, this royal wedding was embraced for its diversity and inclusivity.

Harry also invited buddies from his 10 years of military service and from many of the charities he supports.

To kick off the festivities, Queen Elizabeth II honoured her red-headed, 33-yearold grandson with a new title: the Duke of Sussex, making the 36-year-old Markle the Duchess of Sussex.

The American actress drew raves for her sleek white silk boat-necked dress by Clare Waight Keller of the French fashion house Givenchy. Her sheer veil carried floral references to all 53 countries in the Commonwealth.

Markle also selected two other plant designs to be on the veil: wintersweet, which grows at Kensington Palace, where the royal couple will live, and the California poppy, in a nod to the bride’s birthplace.

Harry and best man Prince William wore white gloves and the frock coat uniforms of the Blues and Royals army regiment, in which Harry was once an officer. Harry

Permission to keep beard The Queen gave Prince Harry special permission to sport facial hair while wearing uniform on his wedding day. It is customary to be clean-shaven when dressed in Army uniform. Both the newlyappointed Duke of Sussex and the Duke of Cambridge wore the frockcoat uniform of the Blues and Royals during Harry’s wedding to Meghan. In a statement, Kensington Palace said: “Her Majesty The Queen gave her permission for Prince Harry to get married in his uniform.” It is understood that the permission covered the fact that Harry has a beard. Historian Hugo Vickers said the permission may also have been granted because Harry has retired from active service.

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‘She looked happy’ Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle leave St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle following their wedding ceremony.

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Markle at first walked down the aisle with 10 young page boys and bridesmaids, then was accompanied by Prince Charles to the altar. As his father and bride drew close, Harry said: “Thank you, Pa.” To Markle, Harry said: “You look amazing.”

Markle seemed poised and confident as she delivered her vows without so much as a quiver in her voice. She smiled broadly as Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby declared the couple husband and wife.

Harry seemed a bit nervous, but happy.

As they emerged from the chapel as a married couple, the two kissed — and the crowd roared. It just kept on cheering as Harry helped his wife fold her train into an Ascot Landau carriage for their procession

through the streets of Windsor. Police said more than 100,000 people lined the route.

The queen hosted the first of two royal wedding receptions after the service and procession, an afternoon affair for 600 people where finger foods, wine and champagne were served. Later, a second, more lively and intimate reception for 200 people was being thrown by Charles.

The newlyweds emerged from Windsor Castle just after 7pm to head for the evening event at Frogmore House. Markle traded her wedding dress for a white gown with a high neck and bare shoulders designed by Stella McCartney. Harry was in a tuxedo instead of his military uniform.

They are not immediately embarking on a honeymoon and have their first royal engagement as wife and husband scheduled at Buckingham Palace this week.

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The Duchess of Sussex’s father has paid tribute to his “beautiful” daughter on her wedding day, telling gossip website TMZ he wished he could have been there.

Thomas Markle was unable to attend the wedding of his daughter to Prince Harry following heart surgery on Wednesday which saw him have three stents fitted.

As the eyes of the world were on Windsor, 73-year-old Markle looked on from California where he was recovering from the procedure. Speaking to celebrity website, TMZ, he said: “My baby looks beautiful and she looks very happy.” - PA

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Texas gunman didn’t shoot kids he liked The suspect accused of attacking a Texas high school exchanged “a lot of firepower” with authorities before he surrendered, a top county official says, a day after the shooting in an art classroom that killed 10 people.

In addition to a shotgun and a handgun, Dmitrios Pagourtzis, 17, also had several kinds of homemade explosive devices, but they were not capable of detonating, said Mark Henry, the Galveston County judge and chief administrator.

Investigators found a group of carbon

dioxide canisters taped together, and a pressure cooker with an alarm clock and nails inside. But the canisters had no detonation device, and the pressure cooker had no explosive material, Henry said.

Authorities offered no motive, but they said in a probable-cause affidavit that the suspect had admitted to carrying out the shooting.

The gunman told police that when he opened fire, he avoided shooting students he liked “so he could have his story told”, the affidavit said.

Pagourtzis, who appeared to have no prior arrests or confrontations with law enforcement, made his initial court appearance on murder charges on Friday by video link from the Galveston County Jail.

A judge denied bond and took his application for a court-appointed attorney.

The shooting unfolded in Santa Fe, a city of about 13,000 people roughly 48 kilometres southeast of Houston. Among the dead were nine students, including a foreign exchange student from Pakistan, and a substitute teacher.

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First Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle has become the first Duchess of Sussex, a title one historian describes as “really rather wonderful”.

The title has also only been used once before by Prince Augustus, who was Queen Victoria’s favourity uncle, in the early 1800s whose wife was not given the title of Duchess. Had Harry not been made a duke, Meghan would have become Her Royal Highness, Princess Henry of Wales – with her title incorporating her husband actual first name because she is not a princess in her own right. She would not have been Princess Meghan.

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An escape from city reality

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t’s easy to get caught up in the rat race of day-to-day life, particularly in a capital city.

Shower, breakfast, work, exercise, dinner, TV, sleep and do it all again. And again and again and again.

Everyone around you is programmed the same way, too.

They pace the streets in the CBD on their lunch breaks, minds racing, eyes fixed on their phone or on the pavement, ignoring their fellow citizens as if they’re not there.

Somehow, despite my full awareness of the dangers of slipping into routine, it happened to me – and I had no excuses.

I work from home most of the time and live in Brisbane, which is supposed to be relaxed and easy-going.

A quick trip north up the Bruce Highway, however, fixed everything.

Why it took me so long to visit Noosa, the jewel in the crown of the Sunshine Coast, is a question I have no good answer to.

Noosa calls itself the relaxation capital of Australia. It’s not just a marketing boast.

The beach, the greenery, the food, the general vibe – it’s all a big shock to the system, at least for one that is so attuned to the dull rhythm of big-city reality.

It is jarring, in the nicest possible way, to hear a “hello” or “good morning” from a passerby. Or a breathless “thank you” for moving out of the way for a group of runners.

It’s a genuinely happy place filled with happy people, which presumably is what happens when you spend an extended amount of time in Noosa, or are lucky enough to call it home.

There is surely no better location, for instance, to eat breakfast than at Bistro C, right next to the boardwalk at Laguna Bay as the waves nearly crash at the feet of your table.

To the left is a tent with a beachside masseuse. To the right is the surf club and a huge national park. Overhead, clear skies – or, if you come during storm season, foreboding clouds.

The drenchings they bring can sometimes be an attraction in themselves, assuming you can get back to your hotel balcony in time to watch them roll in.

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STAYING THERE: The Sebel Noosa is right in the heart of Hastings Street and only a short walk away from the region’s top restaurants – and the beach. It has a swimming pool, jacuzzi, gymnasium and

If the swell isn’t strong enough to surf, you can always kayak down the Noosa River, which is just a stone’s throw away.

And if the main beach is somehow not chilled out enough for you, there’s always Sunshine Beach around the corner – a classic suburban-style beach bordered by a large, shady park.

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noon siesta.

Then there’s the whole hinterland to explore.

Somehow, Noosa retains the feel of a secret hideaway while also being one of the country’s best-known holiday hotspots.

Unlike the tourist strip on the other side of Brisbane, this one hasn’t been tainted by high-rise development.

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“It can’t be. There are so many tree-huggers here, which is a positive thing,” said Phil Bradford, managing director of the Noosa Boat House.

The council has imposed a law that restricts buildings from going higher than three storeys.

You understand why when you drive back out to the highway through Eumindi, passing handdrawn signs nailed to gum trees that protest the presence of local abattoirs and advocate for the protection of local rivers.

It confirms the presence of a strong hippie contingent in the area – but it’s not overwhelming, like in Byron Bay. You actually have to go looking for a souvenir shop on the upmarket, tree-lined Hastings Street, which feels more like a precinct you might find in Toorak or Double Bay. There are also no hawkers or charity muggers. But there are plenty of surfwear stores and ice cream parlours to remind you where you actually are.

Like everything else in Noosa, it’s a fine balance. Being there and soaking it all in, life just feels better.

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By DaviD Skipwith Fill-in captain Blake Green admits the Warriors are still learning how to find consistency after they repelled a second-half comeback from Parramatta to claim a 24-12 NRL win in Sydney on Saturday night.

The Warriors lost second-rower Isaiah Papali’i to the sin-bin but led 12-2 at halftime before the Eels scored two tries to steal a two-point advantage inside the last quarter.

Despite missing injured halfback Shaun Johnson and expecting father and captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, the understrength Warriors kept their composure and late tries to interchange forward Jazz Tevaga and inspirational hooker Issac Luke sealed their first win at ANZ Stadium since their grand final run of 2011.

The four-tries-to two victory was the Warriors fourth away win of the season and consolidates their place in third spot on the premiership ladder, but continues a patchy run of form that’s seen them bounce back from three defeats in the past six weeks.

Green felt the Warriors were primed for a big performance following last week’s embarrassing loss to the Sydney Roosters, but was disappointed after they dropped their intensity in the second-half before rallying late to deny the Eels.

The 31-year-old five-eighth admitted the Warriors were still learning how to maintain their standards after winning eight of 11 games so far, and how to absorb pressure from opposition sides hell-bent on beating one of the competition pace-setters.

“I could tell and (coach Stephen Kearney) Mooks could probably tell from the moment we turned up to the ground, we was just had a feel about us tonight,” said Green.

“It’s something we need to work on.

“We’re new at this, we’re a young team and the last five weeks we’ve gone win-loss and we’ve been up here and down there week-to-week, but we’re still learning as a team.

“We’re learning how to hold momentum, how to get it, and teams are bringing their best game against us as well, and we probably haven’t had that in the past, so it’s something we need to get better at each week.”

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Bellamy lets fly Madness, crap, dumb, irresponsible. Melbourne NRL coach Craig Bellamy and stand-in skipper Billy Slater didn’t mince words as they described the Storm’s performance in their 24-4 loss to Manly. The Storm failed to score a try, while the Sea Eagles scored four, and doubled Manly’s errors with 16 in the match AAMI Park. They completed their sets at a seasonlow 61 per cent with Manly topping the 80 per cent mark.

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Walker out six weeks Curtis Scott’s clenched fist will leave Dylan Walker sidelined for six weeks after scans confirmed the Manly star had suffered a fractured eye socket. Walker did not return to the field after he was punched

by Scott during the second half of the Sea Eagles’ 24-4 win over Melbourne. Scott, a potential NSW State of Origin bolter was sent off as a result of the punch, which came as Walker had his arms by his side after an earlier scuffle. The Manly centre posted a photo after the match of his injured eye socket with a caption of “talk s**t get hit ... Well done sir”.

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Scott still hopeful Queensland are hopeful State of Origin veteran Matt Scott will be fit to play in the series opener next month despite suffering a knee injury. Scott limped from the field in the second half of North Queensland’s last-minute NRL loss to South Sydney on Saturday night, nursing a left knee problem.

It’s understood the Cowboys frontrower will likely miss next week’s clash with Melbourne but officials are hopeful he could return the following week and in time for the June 6 series opener.

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to the Storm and Roosters were caused by disruption through injuries to playmakers Issac Luke and Shaun Johnson.

Luke performed strongly after one week out with a shoulder injury and replacement halfback Mason Lino showed no ill-effects after overcoming an ankle problem, while Tuivasa-Sheck’s absence required Peta Hiku to make the switch from centre to cover the fullback role.

Gerard Beale didn’t skip a beat as he slotted into the centres to make his NRL debut for the Warriors, after making his first club appearance in reserve grade last week following a long layoff with a broken leg.

“There’s been a few changes here and there but for the most part we’ve done a good job of filling in those gaps when we need to,” said Harris.

“A couple of those losses were quite bad and we were quite

disappointed in ourselves with the effort but that doesn’t come down to the changes in players.

“That’s an attitude thing and we really need to adjust that going forward so that it doesn’t happen again.”

The 26-year-old Kiwi international was pleased with the gritty nature of the win but echoed Green’s comments saying they need to continually work on improving their attitude and focus throughout the 80 minutes and week to week.

“It was really encouraging.

“We worked really hard especially at the end of the first half to keep them out with one less player,” he said.

“We spoke about coming out with that same sort of energy but they did a better job, they came out a lot more aggressive and that’s a huge improvement that we need to make.

“We can’t let teams back into

the game like that and it’s something that looking forward we’ve got to improve on.”

Beale was happy with his first outing after making several important tackles and some strong carries and felt the gritty nature of the win would benefit the side going forward.

“We highlighted that this week that it was going to be a big challenge with people out of position so it makes this win much sweeter, knowing that everyone played their role no matter what position they were playing.

“Little wins like this are massive for the team and culture and what we’re working towards.”

The Warriors will look to make it two wins in a row for the first time since consecutive victories over the Sydney Roosters and Cowboys in rounds four and five, when they host South Sydney at Mt Smart Stadium next Satur- NZME day.

Injuries hit Knights Newcastle’s halves problems have deepened with Brock Lamb to miss up to a month with a fractured cheekbone. To make matters worse for Nathan Brown’s out-of-sorts NRL side, prop Jacob Saifiti will miss the next three months with a fractured shoulder.

The Knights’ 33-26 loss to the Gold Coast – their third-straight defeat – was compounded yesterday with Lamb and Saifiti diagnosed with serious injuries.

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Manly’s sin-bin error A fuming Melbourne have reportedly already contacted the NRL over two Manly players allegedly returning almost two minutes early from the sin bin. The Storm were seething after Manly five-eighth Dylan Walker and team-mate Api Koroisau, who were sin-binned for their role in a second-half brawl, returned before 10 minutes had lapsed. Fox League reported that the Manly players had returned to the field 1 minute 41 seconds early.

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In brief Shields ‘probably’ AB It’s just about official – Brad Shields bombed his chance to be an All Black. Hurricanes captain Shields, recently selected for his adopted team England, would “probably” have been included in the 2018 All Blacks squad, according to coach Steve Hansen.

“It is obviously one of those positions ... he probably would have made this team this year,” Hansen said when asked if Shields was on the radar. “I wish him all the best ... he wants to play test rugby, he obviously didn’t see a future here.”

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Crusaders down Blues The Blues’ woeful record in Super Rugby derbies has continued with a bruising 32-24 loss to the Crusaders in Auckland. The visitors reclaimed top spot on the overall table with an eighth-successive win, scoring all four of their tries in Saturday’s first half which they dominated. The Blues roared back in the second spell, but couldn’t prevent a 17th-straight New Zealand derby without success.

Both teams scored four tries in wet conditions, with five-eighth Richie Mo’unga’s boot proving the difference.

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Chiefs testing depth Hampstead’s Malo Talafua tries to break through the West Melton defence during his side’s loss on Saturday.

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■ RUGBY

Rakaia books finals berth

By Erin TaskEr

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Rakaia are the only Mid Canterbury team assured of a play-off spot in rugby’s Combined Country Cup following the competition’s penultimate round on Saturday.

With only one round to go before finals, there’s only one other Mid Canterbury team that could potentially join them in the quarters – Celtic – but whether they do is up to other teams now, with the green machine having the bye in section A in the final round.

Both Rakaia and Celtic were in third spot in their respective sections with one round remaining, with section A’s table topped by Waihora and section B’s topped by the a surprise package in competition, newcomers Springston.

Rakaia’s 24-21 win over Darfield at the Rakaia Domain was far from plain sailing.

Rakaia coach Wayne Foxcroft said his side was chasing the whole game after Darfield scored the first try, and they narrowly escaped the game finishing in a draw after Darfield were awarded a penalty from a kickable distance.

But it missed, meaning the win – and a spot in the top four – were Rakaia’s.

“We knew we had to win one of the last two and to get it out of the way without us having to go into the last game.

“It was a good effort,” Foxcroft

said.

Darfield did pick up a vital bonus point though which put them in fourth spot six points clear of fifth placed Kaiapoi.

With five points max up for grabs from one game, that meant the top four teams were sorted in section B. Kaiapoi’s win over Southern on Saturday ended their semi-final hopes.

Southern coach Andrew Carr said his side started slowly and paid for it.

Down 24-5, Southern fought their way back into the game with four unanswered tries – two to Richard Fridd, one to Eric Duff and a penalty try.

In the final play of the game Southern knocked it on while going for what they hoped was going to be the winning try.

“It’s disappointing because they are a better team than that, but they have got to learn to be consistent for 80 minutes instead of 60 minutes,” Carr said.

“For the first 20 minutes Kaiapoi dominated, but we probably dominated the last 60.”

Methven also had a win in section B on Saturday, beating Oxford 35-31.

Methven coach Andy Pearce said his side had the wind at their backs in the first half and led 217, but Oxford fought back.

Awarded a penalty on 75 minutes, down 35-28, instead of going for a try to try and level the scores, Oxford took the three and then backed themselves to get

back down Methven’s end and score, but they couldn’t.

Despite last week’s draw with Rakaia and Saturday’s win over Oxford, Methven were now destined for a mid-table finish in the combined competition and were now eyeing Mid Canterbury Rugby’s Watters Cup. “We lost quite a few of the early games within seven points, I think we lost three within seven points, which was a bit disappointing, but we have found our feet,” Pearce said.

While the top four in section B were decided, and all that was left to find was what order they’d finish in, it was a different story over in section A where a big final weekend was shaping up with Waihora the only team locked into a play-off spot.

Below them were five teams in with a chance of making the finals.

Lincoln beat Celtic, GlenmarkCheviot had a bonus point win over second-placed Saracens, and defending champions Southbridge had a bonus point win over Ohoka.

Saracens, Celtic, Southbridge, Glenmark and Lincoln are all in with a shot of a top four finish, but Celtic could do nothing to help their chances from here on in, with the bye awaiting them in the final round.

Down the bottom of the table Hampstead went searching for their first win of the season against West Melton but came away with a 33-26 loss.

Hampstead coach Shaun Bovey said his side only had 15 players going in to the match due to players having to work extra at the meat works, and while three more arrived at half-time they still had forwards playing in the backline.

Bovey said there was always only a try or two in it, but a try before and after half time gave West Melton an edge.

Hampstead had one last shot to try and steal the win in the dying moments, going the length of the field to get within scoring range, but knocked the ball on.

“A draw would’ve been a fair indication of the match, both sides were pretty evenly matched,” Bovey said.

Hampstead has also lost half back Romeo Touli for six to eight weeks through injury.

RESULTS Section A Burnham-Dunsandel-Irwell 20-49 Waihora Glenmark-Cheviot 32-15 Saracens Lincoln 29-27 Celtic Southbridge 43-25 Ohoka Hampstead 26-33 West Melton Ashley bye Section B Rakaia 24-21 Darfield Hurunui 7-31 Springston Oxford 31-35 Methven Rolleston 27-8 Hornby Kaiapoi 30-24 Southern Prebbleton bye.

It’s not uncommon to hear coaches of any team sport stress the importance of depth in their squad.

While most teams like to think they’ve got it, the Chiefs know even if the deck’s stacked against them they’ll be able to field a competitive team on game day. Throughout their Super Rugby campaign this season, the Hamilton-based club have had to rework their squad due to injuries and unavailablities on what seems to be a weekly basis. So it was nothing new for Colin Cooper’s men to be without a few players for their clash against the Sharks, and you can understand Cooper being pleased with the fight his side showed in the 38-34 loss. “I was just really proud as a coach that we showed a lot of ticker.”

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Title race ‘wide open’ Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has declared the 2018 Super Rugby title race wide open after watching his side become the first New Zealand team in two years to fall to Australian opposition. The Waratahs’ 41-12 dispatch of a 14-man Highlanders outfit not only snapped New Zealand’s 40-match winning streak over their trans-Tasman rivals, but also breathed fresh life in a competition dominated by the Kiwi heavyweights. Mauger hailed the Waratahs the real deal after they put the Highlanders to the sword in a six-try rout.

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Red card hurts Lions The Brumbies will be almost certainly without Rory Arnold for the rest of their South African tour after the Wallabies lock was given a red card for a high tackle in the side’s 42-24 loss to the Lions at Ellis Park. Coach Dan McKellar’s forwards depth will be further tested as well, after Rob Valetini was helped from the field late with a potentially serious knee injury.

Arnold was sent off in the 60th minute after making contact with the head of Lions five-eighth Elton Jantjies.

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■ RUGBY

Net cast very wide

By GreGor Paul

T

here’s a three test series in June but the All Blacks have picked a squad which is as much designed with the World Cup in mind as it is with beating France next month.

It’s a squad that throws up more questions than it does answers because the balance has been distorted by the abundance of loose forwards.

The fact there are seven back rowers in the 33 alludes to the uncertainty which exists around the readiness of the aspirants at blindside and No. 8.

The net has been cast unusually wide because, in the absence of the injured Kieran Read, there is no obvious candidate knocking the door down at No 8.

The stress there has impacted on the selectors’ plans at blindside, too as Liam Squire will most likely fill in at No 8 for most of the upcoming French series and with Jerome Kaino having retired, that leaves the All Blacks short of options at No 6.

So it’s a kind of mass audition for players who could easily enough wear No. 6 or No. 8 in the hope that one, or maybe two will be developed to the point where they become a legitimate longer term option and create a deeper sense of competition in the final 12 months before the World Cup. Jordan Taufua has been in great form for the Crusaders but the selectors aren’t necessarily convinced he has a wide enough skills portfolio.

They will be looking for him to be more than just a rampant ball carrier.

Shannon Frizell, the little sighted 24-year-old from the Highlanders, has in his limited Super Rugby game time, shown

Perry named in squad Rakaia’s Tim Perry has retained his spot in the All Blacks, as coach Steve Hansen ushered a changing of the guard at loose forward in announcing his squad to face France in June. Uncapped pair Shannon Frizell and Jordan Taufua are included in the 33-man squad.

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Shannon Frizell makes the All Blacks on a limited amount of Super Rugby. an explosive edge both on attack and defence and is a rangy, raw athlete with bruising power.

But he’s barely played in even Super Rugby and the plan with him will be to see how coachable he is, how he’s able to adapt to the pressure of being an All Black and get a sense of what he’s all about.

Luke Whitelock is a supremely good defender, tidy lineout operator, good learner and dependable performer.

But at this level that’s not enough and his challenge will be to bring more edge to his ball carrying and up his dynamism.

The situation in the midfield is a little different despite the similarity of the ranks being over-populated.

The selectors have picked five midfielders rather than their usual four and presumably Sonny Bill Williams and Ryan Crotty will have deduced that they face what will become an increasingly ferocious battle to ward off the three younger men

ahead of next year’s World Cup. Williams and Crotty will be given their opportunity to stake their claim against France and establish they are the best pairing, but Ngani Laumape, Jack Goodhue and Anton LienertBrown will be drip-fed into the action and if they develop the way the selectors expect, there will be an intensity of competition that should drive performance.

“There are some guys, Sonny and Ryan who are very experienced and played a lot of minutes for us and we have some young talent and that is going to get competitive because soon enough in the future with a big tournament, five might not go into four,” says All Blacks selector Grant Fox. “So we need to find a lot more about these guys and test drive them a bit more.

“If we understand them we can grow them.

“We are lucky we have some talent in this area as we have in

the back three.

“There are some other areas that are a bit more challenging – in the loose forwards we are trying to find out a little bit more about what we have actually got.”

And this plan to slowly develop the next generation around an established senior core will inevitably see pressure being felt by everyone later in the year.

It’s a deliberate plan to keep everyone on edge, to remove any complacency and use the natural competition to drive performance.

That worked well for the All Blacks in late 2014 and 2015 when they had a wider group of 40 genuine test players competing for 31 World Cup places.

How that same scenario will develop in the next six months won’t necessarily be obvious to everyone today but by October, if the coaches have got things right, they should have an even harder task picking a squad than they did this time.

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Hurricanes know the hard task ahead If the Hurricanes are going to have a shot at securing the New Zealand conference, they’re going to have to improve drastically when they meet the Crusaders next week.

Scraping through with a 38-34 win over the Reds might have made good viewing for spectators, but Hurricanes captain TJ Perenara knows the side are capable of more.

They’ll need to show it next week in what might just be the battle to decide the conference.

“It’s always good playing against the Crusaders,” Perenara said.

“All Super Rugby games are good, but the ones you play against NZ teams, you know, you play those guys a lot and we know a lot about each other.

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“It’s down at their home ground this time so we know it’s a tough job ahead of us next week.”

The Hurricanes were close to full strength against the Reds, missing Ngani Laumape in the midfield, yet weren’t able to shut the door on their Queensland counterparts.

Every time it looked like they were set up to go on with the job, the let the Reds right back in.

“We’re a little bit disappointed to be honest,” Perenara said.

“We knew we weren’t accurate in the passage of the game we wanted to be accurate in.

“But credit to the Reds, they put us under pressure, but our skills under pressure.

“They brought a game plan that obviously put us to the

sword a little bit there.”

It didn’t cost them this time out, but against an in-form Crusaders side the probably won’t be so lucky.

The last time the sides met, the Hurricanes took a comfortable 29-19 win on home soil.

However, they’ll travel to meet a Crusaders side on their own winning streak, who have welcomed back incumbent first five-eighth Richie Mo’unga.

The two sides have been jostling for position at the top of the conference throughout the season.

With both teams holding a double-digit buffer on the third-placed Highlanders, next week’s match will surely decide the New Zealand conference.

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Backs: Jordie Barrett, Ben Smith, Waisake Naholo, Nehe MilnerSkudder, Rieko Ioane, Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Anton LienertBrown, Sonny Bill Williams, Ngani Laumape, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Richie Mo’unga, Aaron Smith, TJ Perenara, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi. Forwards: Luke Whitelock, Jordan Taufua, Liam Squire, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Shannon Frizell, Vaea Fifita, Sam Whitelock (capt), Brodie Retallick, Scott Barrett, Owen Franks, Jeff Toomaga- Allen, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Joe Moody, Tim Perry, Codie Taylor, Nathan Harris.

Whitelock clear leader Sam Whitelock’s form and leadership for the Crusaders over the past two years meant selecting him as captain for the All Blacks wouldn’t have been a difficult decision. Chiefs loose forward Sam Cane was his nearest rival for the job in Kieran Read’s absence, but Highlander Ben Smith was another.

Coach Steve Hansen said he and his fellow selectors mulled over the idea of co-captains, which would have been unique for the All Blacks, but in the end the Crusaders lock got the job for his outstanding qualities and fact he is a forward. Having played 96 tests, he is also one of more experienced in the squad.

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Franks, Nabura cited Crusaders prop Owen Franks has been cited for a head-high tackle that forced Blues hooker James Parsons from the field in thier clash on Saturday night. Franks was only issued a warning be referee Glen Jackson at the time of the incident, but upon further review, Sanzaar’s citing commissioner deemed the incident met the red card threshold for foul play. Joining Franks in the firing line of the citing commissioner was Highlanders winger Tevita Nabura, who was shown a red card against the Waratahs for extending his leg while catching a high ball and collecting an opposition player in the jaw.- NZME

Waratahs set to bloom

Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara

The NSW Waratahs are brimming with belief after rebounding from a record-setting collapse with a hoodoo-busting 41-12 triumph over the Highlanders. The six-tries-to-two rout snapped a streak of 40 defeats for Australian teams against New Zealand opposition. Jubilant captain Michael Hooper admitted he had grown tired of fielding questions about the trans-Tasman curse. “It’s great to have that stuff put behind us,” Hooper said. “It’s frustrating to hear that all the time.”

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In brief Conte’s Cup triumph Antonio Conte says he is a “serial winner” who “can’t change” as he challenged Chelsea to back him or sack him after the Blues’ FA Cup success. Speculation has been rife all season that Conte will be axed as head coach in the off-season.

The Italian won the Premier League 12 months ago in his first campaign. A second trophy came at Wembley yesterrday in what could be Conte’s final match in charge when Eden Hazard’s penalty earned a 1-0 win over Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United. - PA

Durante gets assurance Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante wants his re-signing to bring an end to speculation about the club’s immediate future in the A-League. Veteran centre back Durante, 36, calmed the nerves of the club’s fan base by confirming he will play another season. Along with a two-year deal for teenage fullback Liberato Cacace, it was welcome news for a Phoenix side at the centre of ongoing speculation over their involvement next season.

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Wood’s value skyrockets Mid Canterbury United players celebrate one of their six goals against Selwyn United at the Ashburton Domain.

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■ FOOTBALL

United run in goal-fest

By Erin TaskEr

Erin.t@thEguardian.co.nz

Mid Canterbury United’s dominance of the Mainland Football men’s division two competition continued on Saturday with a 6-0 demolition of the Selwyn United FC Legends.

Playing at home with a full squad to pick and choose from gave Mid Canterbury a big advantage which was always going to make it tough for Selwyn, but the visitors started well into the strong wind, with a good passing

game building from the back.

But Mid Canterbury were on top of their game and despite their best efforts, Selwyn only ended up managing two real attacking plays in the first half.

Mid Canterbury applying pressure on the defensive style of play Selwyn brought to the table was the undoing of the visitors, with two goals each from Luke Martin and Luciandro Drudi sailing into the back of the net in quick succession mid-way through the half.

The four first half goals set a platform for Mid Canterbury, but coach Marty Fitzgerald asked them not to get complacent and let Selwyn build from the back heading into the second stanza.

The plan worked as Selwyn struggled to get out of their own half and Mid Canterbury enjoyed large chunks of possession.

A goal from a penalty from Eddie Kettle around the 65 minute mark extended Mid Canterbury’s margin as the home side continued their strong across

the park performance.

To cap the game off Nick Ross finished off a well worked move in the 90th minute to make it 6-0.

Fitzgerald praised his back four for laying a solid foundation but also recognised Selwyn’s keeper for an outstanding performance and stopping a number of shots that could have made the winning margin even greater.

Mid Canterbury United would now look ahead to another home game against Hornby this weekend.

■ MOTOR RACING

Kiwis dominate Winton podium

By OlivEr CaffrEy Supercars championship leader Scott McLaughlin has been upstaged by team-mate Fabian Coulthard in the second race of the Winton Supersprint yesterday.

The Shell V-Power pair started the 67-lap affair on the front row, but McLaughlin almost stalled his start to immediately slip back from pole to eighth.

Ford flyer Coulthard didn’t have do anything drastic from there as he cantered to the 10th win of his career.

The 35-year-old crossed the line almost 11 seconds ahead of Holden’s Shane van Gisbergen, who claimed another crucial podium

in second by backing up his third on Saturday.

It was Coulthard’s first victory since triumphing during the Sydney round in August last year, with his best previous result this season being two thirds in Melbourne.

A calculated early pit stop from McLaughlin allowed him to regain composure as he recovered ground to remarkably finish third.

But the 24-year-old will enter the four-week break bitterly disappointed after not converting two poles at Winton.

After an emotional droughtbreaking win during the first race at the Victorian circuit, Nissan veteran Rick Kelly did enough to finish fourth in front of team-mate

Michael Caruso to round out the top-five.

The Nissan veteran’s win in race one was one for the ages.

It was the 35-year-old’s first race triumph since winning at Sandown in 2011 and topped off a dramatic week for the Kelly Racing team.

Nissan called time on their backing of the team, announcing their intentions to withdraw support from the end of this season.

But after finishing on the podium in both races at the Phillip Island round last month, Kelly is banking on more good days ahead.

“What’s next (for me)? I’m going to go straight to the laundromat and wash these undies and this suit,” Kelly joked.

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One day soon, Chris Wood could be New Zealand football’s first $50 million man. Off the back of his first full season in the English Premier League, Wood’s value on the open market in England is set to skyrocket. There’s no sense Wood has any desire to leave Burnley, but his agent is certain to push for a contract upgrade over the off-season. Wood is already among the top four or five earners at Turf Moor.

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Pulse on winning roll The Central Pulse strengthened their lead in the ANZ Premiership yesterday, beating the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 46-61 in Hamilton. It was the fourth win from as many matches for the side from the capital, while their hosts sit bottom of the New Zealand domestic netball competition, having yet to record a win from three outings.

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Venus ready for Paris In a few days’ time, New Zealand doubles player Michael Venus will set foot on the hallowed grounds of Roland Garros in southwestern Paris for the first time since his remarkable Grand Slam triumph in June last year. Since that French Open doubles win with American partner Ryan Harrison, Venus has consolidated his place inside the world’s top 20 and will head from his base in London this week across the Channel ranked 14th or 15th in the world. Playing with South African veteran Raven Klaasen this year, the pair are 8th in the race to the ATP World Tour Finals. - NZME

Black Sticks thumped

Fabian Coulthard

New Zealand’s Commonwealth Games women’s hockey gold medallists crashed back to earth, suffering a 4-1 defeat to Australia to continue their winless start to the Tri-Nations tournament in Cromwell. A day after conceding a late winner to Japan, who beat them 2-1, the Black Sticks were no match for the team they beat 4-1 in the Gold Coast gold medal match last month.

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In brief

Winning runs in the family Fancy the half-brother of Lazarus going out third favourite on debut and paying $5.50 for a win.

Well that was the story of the first at Gore on Saturday morning when Artstanding, the son of Art Major and Bethany, produced a finishing burst that overwhelmed his six two-year-old opponents.

Offered at the 2017 Premier Sale, the colt was knocked down to the $120,000 bid of Weedons trainer Nigel McGrath, who secured him for David and Bronwyn Renwick.

Speedy trotter Ready Set was among the better performers McGrath has trained for the Renwicks.

“He’s got big shoes to fill,” McGrath said of Artstanding.

“It’s taken a while to get him gaited up but he’s always shown he’s got a big engine. I won’t race him again this time; he’ll go out now and come back for the good three-year old races.”

Winning driver Blair Orange made it two later in the day when four-year-old trotter Pres The Belle gained her fourth win from her past five starts.

Trained at Mosgiel by Darryn Simpson, the mare started the day as 16th on the leaderboard for the Jewels but the $5500 first prize was enough to promote her to the 12.

“We’ve left it a bit late but we’d definitely think about going (to the Jewels) if she stays in,” Simpson said.

Apprentice rider Tayla Wenn is nursing a sore neck but is on the mend after a freak barrier accident at Te Rapa on Saturday saw her knocked unconscious prior to the running of the seventh race. Wenn had just entered the starting gates on three-year-old Marzemino when the filly reared up causing the apprentice to strike her head on the railing above the barrier. Knocked unconscious by the blow Wenn collapsed under the feet of her mount before being dragged to safety by one of the barrier attendants.

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Three starts, three wins

Lazarus’ little brother already looks to have a bright future on the track.

The colours, ownership and some of the breeding of Franco Ledger were in evidence when Schweinsteiger quit the ranks of non-winners at his third start.

The three-year-old is trained

by Hamish Hunter and raced by him in partnership with the What Ever Syndicate.

That same combination enjoyed much success with Franco Ledger, a son of Falcon Seelster.

“Schweinsteiger was the only Falcon Seelster in the (2016 Premier) sale, it was a sympathy bid but there was one astute advisor in our group,” Hunter said of the $16,000 purchase.

“He qualified at two but wasn’t that big so we have taken him quietly.”

The former Steven McRaetrained Little Rain was another to quit maidens at her third start.

Prepared now by Tony Stratford, the four-year-old was Dexter Dunn’s third winner of the day.

“I haven’t had her long, Steve rang and said she might be better down here,” Stratford said.

“She went out second favourite at Addington (on 20 April) at her first start and finished sixth so she was ready to go when she arrived.”

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■ TRAINING DOUBLE

Special day for Wanganui horseman Raymond Connors’ training talents were showcased on Saturday with a memorable double.

The Wanganui trainer was at Te Rapa to see Max victorious in the Signature Homes Waikato Steeplechase (3900m) and three-

Apprentice on the mend

quarters of an hour later stablemate She’s Poppy resumed on a top note by claiming the Listed James Bull Rangitikei Gold Cup (1600m) at Awapuni.

He has an outstanding record with jumpers – most notably

the three-time Great Northern Steeplechase (6400m) winner Hypnotize – but his conditioning skills with the flat members of his team are also first-rate.

Two NZ Cups with Blood Brotha, who also won a Wellington

Cup (2400m) and ran fourth in the Sydney Cup (3200m), and a Manawatu Classic (2000m) with his New Zealand Derby (2400m) and AJC Derby (2400m) placegetter King Johny emphasise Connors’ ability.

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M3 Palmerston North dogs

Promising galloper Detentore extended his unbeaten start to his career when he out-toughed his older rivals in the Water Force Handicap (1550m) at Awapuni on the weekend. The Fraser Auret trained three-year-old had created a favourable impression on debut when winning comfortably at Waipukurau back in March and backed that up with another strong performance on the same track just over a fortnight ago.

Attacked by a wall of horses around the home turn Detentore found plenty in the run to the line as he held out northern visitors Viktor Vegas and Neeson to record a gritty victory.

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Big double for Latta Latta doubles up on home patch Local trainer Lisa Latta was to the fore once again on her home track at Awapuni with a winning double that included the quinella in the first race of the day. Promising juvenile Platinum Rapper showed plenty of grit to haul in stablemate Sentimental Miss in the two-yearold 1200m contest. Just two races later former top juvenile Manhattan Street returned to winning form when he strode to victory in a rating 75 event.

Platinum Rapper had hinted a winning turn was just around the corner after finishing fifth at Te Rapa. Sentimental Miss shot clear with 200m to run, however McCulloch had Platinum Rapper winding up strongly and she sustained an irresistible finishing burst to claim the victory. - NZME

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Palmerston North Greyhound Racing Club Incorporated Venue: 7 21433 El Hefe 21.69 G & .................. S Fredrickson Manawatu Raceway Meeting Date: 21 May 2018 NZ Meeting 8 82317 Cawbourne Ridge 22.16 J & ...............D Bell number: 3 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 9 52481 Umbreon Bale 22.07 .......................L Doody 11; 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 10 34615 Don’t Muzzle Me 21.50 ..............B Goldsack 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 4 1.12 AFFORDABLE PET ACCESSORIES C3, 375m 1 12.21pm (NZT) FORMPRO RATINGS FREE EVERY 1 25365 Stole Me Car 21.47 .................. K Gommans MONDAY C0 C0, 375m 2 13748 Little Scamp 21.80 ....................... D Denbee 1 24351 Bigtime Hannah nwtd .........................L Cole 3 x1573 Blackjack Man 21.65 ..................B Goldsack 2 73334 He’s A Sharkie nwtd ................. K Gommans 4 63562 Kirkham Coby 21.54 .......................C Morris 3 32654 Bigtime Emjay nwtd............................L Cole 5 14645 Shot Gun Harry nwtd ................... H Mullane 4 67322 Ahuroa Flyer nwtd ..........................R Murray 6 85316 Tazia 21.68................................... D Denbee 5 32547 Spot On Hearty nwtd ...............E Duganzich 7 7787x Bigtime Taylor 21.51 G &........ S Fredrickson 6 32754 Snippy Pippi nwtd R &.........................L Udy 8 36186 Dyna Hadvar 21.96 ...........................M Flipp 7 72424 Bigtime Bronx nwtd ............................L Cole 9 55465 Hard Merch 21.45 G & ........... S Fredrickson 8 Big Chill nwtd ............................J McInerney 10 66756 Mikachu 21.85.............................A Turnwald 9 6 Wairoa Lenny nwtd ...................... H Mullane 5 1.30pm USE PETRAVELLER.COM.AU C5 C5, 375m 10 43466 Flygon nwtd.................................A Turnwald 1 62571 Three Amigos 21.96.....................M Roberts 2 12.38pm GREYHOUNDS AS PETS C1 C1, 410m 2 65142 Bigtime Basher 21.25.........................L Cole 1 36436 Gunnar Blueblood nwtd ............J McInerney 3 11713 Allegro Gun 21.10 ..............................L Cole 2 22172 Sadeeki nwtd .....................................L Cole 4 15263 Bigtime George 21.35 ........................L Cole 3 83355 Fancy Fifita nwtd .............................C Morris 5 82413 Timma Turtle 21.80 ...................... H Mullane 4 56535 Wee Meredith nwtd ......................... L Martin 6 42221 Bigtime Blue 21.54 .............................L Cole 5 35673 Cawbourne Muzza nwtd J & ...............D Bell 7 31162 See Eye Be 21.51 ........................ H Mullane 6 54682 Thrilling Stan nwtd ............................D Edlin 8 34353 No Time Toulouse 21.26 ....................L Cole 7 34112 Cawbourne Chops nwtd........... K Gommans 9 85187 Bigtime Thinker 21.48 ........................L Cole 8 67174 Tuna Speed nwtd .....................E Duganzich 6 1.47pm IONLYFLYFIRSTCLASS.COM C3/4, 375m 9 62845 Fushidara nwtd ............................... L Martin 1 78185 Cawbourne Toddy nwtd.....................M Flipp 10 57378 Bigtime Blast 23.69 ............................L Cole 2 68542 Opawa Lyon 21.72 ............................. N Udy 3 12.55pm J P PRINT, PETONE C2 C2, 375m 3 43457 Cawbourne Mezza 21.40 .............M Roberts 1 21315 Go Ash nwtd .....................................M Flipp 4 81111 Benny Burrito 21.40 ....................A Turnwald 2 46512 Clover Colin 21.87.......................A Turnwald 5 81156 Bigtime Ottey 21.59 ...........................L Cole 3 51111 Bigtime Shine 21.50 ...........................L Cole 6 13176 Bigtime Roll nwtd ...............................L Cole 4 13253 Mitsuta 21.83 ....................................D Edlin 7 617x7 Americano 21.54 G &............. S Fredrickson 5 33126 Tiger Uppercut 21.84 .......................... L Bell 8 21656 Bigtime Narelle 21.68.........................L Cole 6 51131 Bigtime Victory nwtd ..........................L Cole 9 55465 Hard Merch 21.45 G & ........... S Fredrickson

1 52385 Bigtime Craig 26.46 ...........................L Cole 2 44385 Five Eyes 26.09 ........................... D Denbee 3 64331 Eye Kno 26.34 H & ........................... Woods 1 72441 Opawa Denise nwtd ........................... N Udy 4 2x112 Thomas William 26.00.................. D Denbee 2 12122 Lucky James nwtd.............................M Flipp 5 47434 Bigtime Power 26.15 G & ....... S Fredrickson 3 12253 Cawbourne Zulu 26.61.................M Roberts 6 17242 Bigtime Lily 25.91...............................L Cole 4 63334 Toki Girl 26.45 .............................. D Denbee 7 46187 Bigtime Coffee 25.89 G & ...... S Fredrickson 5 27624 Bigtime Clyde 26.38 ...........................L Cole 8 34833 Ask King Jeff nwtd .............................L Cole 6 36671 Bigtime Rosie 26.46 G &........ S Fredrickson Emergencies: 7 42731 Bigtime Wild nwtd G & ........... S Fredrickson 9 75278 Bigtime Joshy 26.14 ...........................L Cole 8 28355 Go Show nwtd.................................... N Udy 9 73485 Bradam Begins nwtd ...................A Turnwald 10 75647 Bigtime Sandy 26.15 G &....... S Fredrickson 10 56266 Classy Delta 26.63 ..........................C Morris 11 3.17pm KAMADA PARK N.I CHALLENGE HEATS 28TH MAY C4, 457m 8 2.22pm KAMADA PARK C1 C1, 457m 1 77822 Arden Emgrand 26.17 .................A Turnwald 1 46251 Idol Jazz nwtd .................................... N Udy 2 62535 Bigtime Zack 26.25 ............................L Cole 2 45x12 Rumors nwtd ......................................L Cole 3 23441 Caveman Sam 25.88 ..................B Hodgson 3 677x5 Bigtime Allgood 26.70 G & ..... S Fredrickson 4 63413 Bigtime Tears 25.87 ...........................L Cole 4 54352 Jinja Flash nwtd ................................D Edlin 5 88234 Cawbourne Palmer 25.93 ...........A Turnwald 5 32463 Gray Bale nwtd.............................M Roberts 6 31327 Bigtime Wendle 26.18 ........................L Cole 6 17817 Go Slick nwtd ..................................... N Udy 7 45556 Bigtime Forest 26.21 ..........................L Cole 7 25755 Bigtime Buster 26.41 G & ...... S Fredrickson 8 73375 Bigtime Eve 25.93 ..............................L Cole 8 65163 Cawbourne Bee nwtd J & ...................D Bell 9 56846 Me Jane 25.94 ...................................L Cole 9 5x454 Phantom Way 26.44 ........................C Morris 10 45772 Bigtime Owen 26.64 G & ....... S Fredrickson 12 3.35pm DUKE OF EDINBURGH SILVER COLLAR 9 2.40pm OUTBACK TRADING COMPANY C2, 457m HEATS 03/06 C5 C5, 457m 1 11115 Bigtime Paddy 25.47 ..........................L Cole 1 57651 Bigtime Sam 26.08 G & ......... S Fredrickson 2 51354 Bigtime Doug 25.82 ...........................L Cole 2 43734 Bigtime Dazzler 26.10 .......................E Potts 3 53111 Ridin’ Shotgun 26.06 ....................... K Walsh 3 64555 Oity Allen nwtd .............................M Roberts 4 13342 Fusion Cronulla 25.81 .................A Turnwald 4 16628 Atomic Missile nwtd ..................... H Mullane 5 11815 Bigtime Liam 25.97 ............................L Cole 5 62611 Cawbourne Taber nwtd ................M Roberts 6 22521 Bigtime Levi 25.79..............................L Cole 6 74673 Bigtime Monty 26.10 ..........................L Cole 7 63314 Thrilling Raider 26.00 ...................... K Walsh 7 76142 Apricity nwtd................................A Turnwald 8 12623 Lunch Special 26.14 ..........................L Cole 8 33276 Ocean Gambler nwtd ..................A Turnwald 9 71726 Bigtime Jason 26.00 ..........................L Cole 9 75278 Bigtime Joshy 26.14 ...........................L Cole 10 75647 Bigtime Sandy 26.15 G &....... S Fredrickson 10 52248 Spare Some Time 25.95 ....................L Cole 10 2.57 STEVE THE AUCTIONEER DAVIS C2/3, 457m 13 3.52pm ADRIAN CLARK BLOODSTOCK CONSUL10 36768 Cawbourne Owen 21.69 .......... K Gommans

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TANT C1 C1, 375m 1 87367 Magma nwtd ...................................L Doody 2 17211 Bigtime Lucy 21.80 ............................L Cole 3 53265 Sozin’s Roar nwtd .....................J McInerney 4 43467 Thrilling Rocky nwtd J &......................D Bell 5 66564 Cawbourne Symsy 21.68 J &..............D Bell 6 74678 Cawbourne Johno nwtd ........... K Gommans 7 83433 Slick Star 21.71 ...........................B Hodgson 8 83446 Bigtime Minnie nwtd ...........................L Cole 9 36473 Cawbourne Spree 21.78 H & ............ Woods 10 32676 Manhattan Style nwtd ...............J McInerney 14 4.14pm BROOKS TIMING C1 C1, 375m 1 86235 Cawbourne Lyns 21.67 ....................... L Bell 2 53467 Totes 21.56 ...............................J McInerney 3 66554 Cawbourne Hint 21.73 J & ..................D Bell 4 78745 Blue Precision nwtd ........................C Morris 5 43625 Cawbourne Lick 21.86 J & ..................D Bell 6 73548 Cawbourne Bettsy 22.02 J & ..............D Bell 7 82731 Bigtime Winter nwtd ...........................L Cole 8 18336 Bigtime Hunter nwtd...........................L Cole 9 38462 Lil Diva 21.87 ............................J McInerney 10 45566 Hungry Machine nwtd .....................L Doody 15 4.40pm PAUL CLARIDGE ELECTRICAL C1, 375m 1 18832 Homebush Belle nwtd ...............J McInerney 2 1313 Broken Wallet nwtd .................. K Gommans 3 44538 Just Like Ma 22.10 J & ........................D Bell 4 56787 Cawbourne Serina 21.64 ............. T Downey 5 52366 Cawbourne Web 21.87 J & .................D Bell 6 15812 Bigtime Chris 21.96............................L Cole 7 64467 Jinja Rules nwtd ........................J McInerney 8 13878 Wetchester 21.88 ................................ L Bell 9 33855 Mark Be Good nwtd ........................C Morris 10 65374 Paris Global nwtd ......................J McInerney LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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By Peter Mitchell The Cleveland Cavaliers have struck back against Aron Baynes’ Boston Celtics with a comprehensive 116-86 victory in game three of the NBA eastern conference finals series.

LeBron James led the Cavs with 27 points yesterrday in Cleveland, but had plenty of assistance for the first time in the series with five team-mates scoring in double figures.

The Celtics lead the best-of-seven series 2-1 after claiming the first two games in Boston, but the Cavs were a different team playing in front of their home crowd.

Game four is in Cleveland tomorrow.

“We had our focus offensively and defensively and made plays,” James said.

LeBron James The Celtics’ Australian big man Baynes had a strong game with seven points, six rebounds and two blocks and was involved in abovethe-rim clashes with James.

Baynes also flattened Cavs’ guard JR Smith in the third quarter when he hit him with his chest.

Smith was stunned when he was called for the foul.

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6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Bettys circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road.

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

10am ASHBURTON COUNTY VETERANS GOLF. Gross in grades, Mayfield Golf Club. (please note the date change!).

10am - 3pm AGE CONCERN, 206 CLUB. Fun fill days for 60 years and older, for more information ring 308-6817.

Cameron Street. (excludes public holidays).

12pm - 1pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH.

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

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Walking group meets outside church. 48 Allens Road.

9.30am ASHBURTON U3A. Speaker Dr Jarrod Gilbert, Sociologist ‘New Zealand Gangs’. Dt David’s Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Exercises and Tai Chi for arthritis. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street. (excludes school and public holidays).

10am NEWCOMERS SOCIAL GROUP. Coffee morning for new people to the area. Nosh Cafe, Ashford Village, West Street.

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

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Baynes also added to his newfound reputation as a three-point shooter with his one attempt successful in the third quarter.

But Boston were never in the game.

The Cavs led at the end of the first quarter 32-17, at half-time were up 61-41 and heading into the final quarter extended the lead to 87-63.

In the Celtics’ two wins the Cavs’ starting guards failed to show up, but yesterday George Hill had 13 points and Smith 11 points, including sinking three of four threepoint shots.

The Cavs’ Kyle Korver dropped 14 points with four of his four threepointers successful, Kevin Love had 13 points and 14 rebounds and Tristan Thompson added 10 points and seven rebounds.

The Celtics’ rookie Jayson Tatum led his team with 18 points. - AAP

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May 21 & 22, 2018

A Free lunch. Ashburton Baptist Church, entry off Cass Street.

1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Weekly Mahjong, counting, come and enjoy! Waireka Croquet Club, The Domain, Philip Street.

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

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage Centre, 327 West Street.

1.30pm ASHBURTON SENIOR NET. Tablet/i-phone/i-pad/notebook forum.

Cost $2. M.S.A. Reading Room, Havelock Street.

2pm GREY POWER ASHBURTON.

Annual General Meeting with speakers, Selwyn Price and Diane Rawlinson, Ashburton District Councilors. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

6pm BOOTCAMP. Catering for all levels of fitness. Walnut Avenue Pavilion. Contact Georgia 0276888686 or Aleisha 0278489309.

6pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Bettys circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road.

7.30pm CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE. Euchre evening, new players welcome.

Holy Name Pastoral Centre, Cnr Winter Street and Burnett Street. (every Monday, excludes public holidays).

7.30pm ASHBURTON ELECTRONIC ORGAN AND KEYBOARD CLUB. Club night concert, visitors welcome.

Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

10am - 3pm AGE CONCERN, 206 CLUB. Fun filled days for over 60 years, for more information ring 308-6817. Cameron Street.

10.30am AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. METHVEN- Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. All Saints Church, 1 Chapman Street, Methven.

12pm - 3pm JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SIGNING CENTRE. Open every Tuesday for documentation signing with a JP on hand. Community House, 44 Cass Street.

1pm ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE CLUB. Social games, new members welcome.

115 Racecourse Road.

1pm R.S.A. INDOOR BOWLS. Weekly social indoor bowls. Linton lounge, R.S.A. Cox Street.

1pm AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. RAKAIA - Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. Presbyterian Church, Bridge Street, Rakaia.

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6pm INTEGRATIVE YOGA. Weekly yoga classes. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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7pm - 9pm MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. All ages and abilities welcome, racquets available. E A Network Centre Stadium, 20 River Terrace.

7.30pm ASHBURTON TABLE TENNIS. Table Tennis, weekly meeting for all levels, come “Have A Go!” Ashburton M.S.A. Havelock Street.

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Monday, May 21, 2018

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Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or anti-clockwise.

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There is at least one fiveletter word.

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7. Advertising 11. Irons 12. Malta 14. Omit 15.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You aim to exceed expectations.

It starts with being very careful about what you set up in a person’s mind to begin with. After that, you must be vigilant about delivering on that and then some.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Patience isn’t about timing; it’s about attitude. Patience is a manner of graciously accepting life as it presents itself instead of trying to bully your own agenda onto it.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Part of the appeal of growing things is that it feels good to know you can do what’s needed for survival and thriving.

Explore this and/or other kinds of selfreliance to unlock a new level of confidence.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’ve stood at intersections in the road where the buttons seem like a ruse. You push to walk, nothing happens.

You’re dubious about your ability to influence today’s pattern, but you have to at least try.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Don’t be too quick to judge, especially in matters of art or personal taste.

Styles come and go, and their appeal can strike you in unexpected ways, depending on the appetites and moods of the moment.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): It will be clear from your way of managing challenges big and small that when you decide to be adaptable, you can get used to almost anything. It’s just a matter of deciding what’s acceptable and what’s not.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): The worthwhile thing you’re doing needs an audience who cares; otherwise, the work, no matter how exquisite, will be incomplete. Sharing is an essential part of the process.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): The recipe for a good mood will include sunshine, music and exciting ideas. Thinking of a better future will also be a worthy pastime, especially if you’re willing to organise these thoughts and make a plan.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): All support networks are not equal. The ideal network is a mix of different ages, employment situations and cultures. This is the kind of network that makes you stronger and better.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You can’t get out of a bad mood by deciding what’s wrong with your life, so it’s a waste of time to dwell there, especially today. Focus on what’s going right and on selfcare. You’ll lift yourself and others.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): For the social connection to be strong, it has to have mutual benefit.

This requires you to be honest about what you hope to get out of it and what you’re willing to put into it.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): To say that freedom is important to you would be a colossal understatement. You are inwardly revolting against the restrictions placed on you, and that revolt is about to get very “outward” indeed.

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Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian

LUSTY, Donna 30-07-1961 – 22-05-2012 Death changes everything Time changes nothing We still miss the sound of your voice The wisdom of your advice The stories of your life and just being in your presence so no, time changes nothing We miss you as much today as the day you died We just miss you!

All our love for now and forever. Gary, Ashlee, Callum and Danyelle

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8am Motorsport – Supercars Championship (HLS) Winton SuperSprint – Race 13.

8:30 Rugby League – Super League (RPL) Widnes Vikings v St Helens.

10:30 Rugby League – Super League (RPL) Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves.

12:30 Aussie Rules – AFL (RPL) Carlton v Melbourne.

3:30 Rugby League – Super League (RPL) Hull Kingston Rovers v Hull FC. 5:30 Rugby League – NRL Saturday.

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Hampstead/Collegians players take time to talk tactics during their side’s 3-1 loss to Cambridge on Saturday.

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Crucial win for Hampstead

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Hampstead have begun round two of Mid/ South Canterbury’s senior women’s hockey competition the way they finished the first round – winning.

Just three days after beating Cambridge to finish round one on top of the table, Hampstead headed back to Timaru to take on last year’s winners Timaru Girls’ High School and came home with a 3-0 win.

Coach Rex Turnbull said the score could’ve been greater and it was good to finish a big week, which saw his side play three games, on a high.

“The girls played well, but they seemed a little bit tired as I assume some of them were, but we certainly had the better of the game and had a lot of shots on goal,” Turnbull said.

Sam Dalziel, Nikita Moore and Emma Mealings slotted home the three goals they

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did get, with Mealings also named the side’s player of the day.

Hampstead led 2-0 at half time and Turnbull said had Hampstead’s finishing been better, the margin could well have been bigger.

Meanwhile Hampstead/Collegians were back in Ashburton taking on the side that Hampstead beat mid-week, Cambridge, and lost 3-1.

This season Hampstead, Cambridge and

Geraldine have been shaping up as the three to beat, and it’s Geraldine who stand in front of Hampstead this Saturday.

The Hampstead/Collegians girls will be taking on the Timaru Girls’ High School side.

In the senior men’s competition, Mid Canterbury’s sole side – Wakanui – had the bye to start round two.

They finished round one second on the table.

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