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Tinwald’s John and Lee Wood (right), with Sarah Heddell (left) of ECan, are transforming their property into an idyllic wetland.

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ECan is praising the enthusiasm of Tinwald landowners, John and Lee Wood who are transforming a slice of Mid Canterbury into an idyllic wetland.

And they hope others will follow their lead.

ECan is urging Mid Canterbury landowners, improving stream and wetland areas, to apply for biodiversity funding at risk of being unallocated.

The Ashburton Zone Committee has funding of $100,000 per year under the Canterbury Water Management Strategy’s Immediate Steps programme, and as much as $86,840 remains unallocated for this year to June 30.

Immediate Steps funding is available in water zones throughout the region, but often the full amount is not allocated.

Since its establishment in 2010, $513,160 for 42 projects have been approved by the Ashburton Zone Committee.

Among recent recipients were the Woods.

They received a grant of $8455 and have been clearing weeds, trapping predators and encouraging native flora and fauna around streams on their Tinwald lifestyle block.

ECan land management and biodiversity adviser Sarah Heddell said ECan applied for the grants on behalf of landowners, and she wanted fellow landowners with a similar passion to get in touch.

A big part of the transformation of the land at the Woods had been the enthusiasm of the landowners, and the area, on Wilkins Road, was one which was beautiful due to natural springs.

“It’s just a special place,” Heddell said.

The block has two spring-fed streams flowing through it, which merge into one which flows into the nearby Ashburton River.

Native ferns and other flora are beginning to see the light of day as weeds are cleared, and fauna such as pukekos, paradise ducks, fantails, swallows, eels, galaxiids and mayflies call the property home.

Visitors have included a kingfisher and a spoonbill.

The Woods are enjoying every moment of their new wetland project, which they have been focusing on since buying the block about three years ago.

Previously they managed the Tinwald Domain Holiday Park for five years.

The couple’s grandchildren visit regularly and enjoy the fantails and eels.

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Hakatere Marae puts on glowstick disco

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

For local Moana McLennan, there is no better way to get people visiting the Hakatere Marae than through a glowstick disco.

“My grandparents were some of the founders of the marae and I really wanted to give something back,” she said.

To do so, she started up the disco, to be held on a Friday night once a month, where kids can come along and have a fun time.

“There are snacks for the kids and games for them to play,” McLennan said.

“Thirty kids attended the first one we held with an age range

In brief Hinds duck race The stage is set for the 2017 Hinds School Duck Race. The event is being held at the Ealing Hall and will run from 11am through till 5pm, with the main duck race to be held at 1pm. Other competitions will be held, a bouncy castle will be set up, face and nail painting will also be available.

from three to 14, so anybody in the age range is welcome.

“If the demand is there we may divide by age and make them more frequent, if that is what people want.”

The disco runs for an hour-and-a-half and starts at 6.30pm with a gold coin donation on entry and 50 cents for a glowstick. “We have a few volunteers at the moment, but it would be even more fantastic if we could get even more to help out,” she said.

English less preferred Prime Minister Bill English has pulled in a much lower level of support than his predecessor John Key in the latest political poll. The Newshub Reid-Research poll has English on 25 per cent as preferred prime minister, well below the 37 per cent Key was on when he left office. It follows a One News Colmar Brunton poll in February which had English on 31 per cent; close to Key’s 36 per cent in the same poll. Key averaged about 40 per cent in the Reid Research poll in his time in office. The poll of 1000 voters has a margin of error of 3.1 per cent.

– NZME

Right – Moana McLennan has been leading the charge to get people out to the Hakatere Marae by starting up a youth glowstick disco.

Tied up at knifepoint PHOTO JAIME PITT-MACKAY 210317-JP-001

A woman was tied up at knifepoint after two men broke into her Levin home while she was sleeping.

The woman was woken about 3.45am Monday by the intruders, who demanded property after tying her up. They fled in her car.

Horowhenua police have since found the vehicle. A forensic examination has been done at the home, police said.

– NZME

NZ revved up over emissions New Zealand’s greenhouse emissions are getting worse while the rest of the OECD’s are falling and something needs to be done to curb the country’s farming emissions, according to an international report.

The latest Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) environmental performance review has found Kiwis are driving too much and not enough is being done to reduce the greenhouse effects of farming.

Yesterday’s report finds gross emissions from New Zealand

increased 6 per cent from 2000 to 2014, while falling 5 per cent across the 35 OECD member countries.

Per capita, New Zealand is among the five highest emitters in the OECD. The report highlights the pressure being put on the natural environment as a result of economic growth and reliance on the agriculture industry, noting that the nation’s growth model is “approaching its environmental limits”.

Green Party co-leader James Shaw says the report reinforces

in 2007, found 49 per cent of New Zealand’s greenhouse gases are coming from agriculture, the highest share of any OECD country.

But it said the Emissions Trading Scheme – the main vehicle for New Zealand to meet its environmental targets – excluded farms.

It has been suggested New Zealand farmers reduce herd sizes by as much as 35 per cent, but Prime Minister Bill English said that’s not something the Government is contemplating.

– NZN

what has been known for quite some time.

“I think everybody acknowledges that we are now rubbing up against New Zealand’s environmental limits in terms of what we can do, but the important thing is that there are actually pathways out of this,” he said.

“There are higher value forms of agriculture that are less intensive in terms of stocking rates, less pollution into both water and into the air, where farmers actually make more money.”

The report, which follows one

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■ SHAVE FOR A CURE

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The bushy beard will be gone

By Megan gnad

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When Kavit Swamy told his friends he would be taking part in Shave for a Cure next month, the first thing they wanted to know was if the beard was going too.

They were relieved to hear the answer was yes and have since been donating to support the cause.

However, behind the laughs and banter, there’s a far more serious side to the gentle ribbing.

After a number of family tragedies, the Ashburton local, who works as a logistics co-ordinator at South Island Seed, is motivated to support the cause to raise awareness of cancer.

Each year, thousands of Kiwis get sponsored to shave their heads in support of people living with blood cancer through an initiative by Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.

On the fundraising site, Kavit is operating

under the page, Kavit Swamy: Bushy Beard Be Gone.

“I’m trying to get at least $1000, but will be happy with whatever I can raise,” he said.

“My friends started donations because they want me to get rid of the beard and it’s a good cause, so why not?”

Kavit has taken part in Shave for a Cure previously, while working in Hawke’s Bay four years ago.

While he didn’t have a beard then, he had long hair and said it was “good fun”.

The beard has been growing since 2013, saying it has since “taken over”.

Local hairdressers, Tanglez Hair Studio, has donated the time to braid and shave Kavit’s hair on April 1.

“I’ll be stocking up on some beanies,” he said.

To donate to the cause, visit www.shaveforacure.co.nz and search Kavit Swamy.

Do you have skills you could share?

By Megan gnad

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SEEDS family wellbeing programme co-ordinator Marie McAnulty (front, centre) with her team of parent support workers (from back, left) Joy Hopwood, Sue Claridge, and (from front, left) Margaret Hawkey and Leanne Fleming.

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The Ashburton SEEDS programme is calling for volunteers to join its dedicated core base of local parent support workers.

SEEDS – an acronym for Sharing Everyday Experiences and Drawing on Skills – is a free programme where a family is matched with an experienced and trained volunteer to teach them various parenting and home skills in a one-on-one situation.

Started in 2010, parent support workers provide assistance in the home environment and receive referrals from places, such as Child, Youth and Family, Plunket and self-referrals.

Family wellbeing programme co-ordinator Marie McAnulty said they have 12 volunteers working with about 10 families in the region.

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Maw takes on ‘Goliath’ and wins

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

Rachel Maw (right) was presented with two awards at the recent Bernina NZ conference, presenting the awards were Glyn Singleton (left) and Julie Veck (centre).

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Annie’s Country Quilts scooped two prizes at the recent Bernina NZ conference.

Owner/operator Rachel Maw collected the award for Rookie Dealer of the Year and Top Bernette Sales for 2016.

Having only taken on the dealership last May, being awarded the Rookie of the Year was a shock, Maw said.

“Winning the award was very much a surprise, it is not just about sales, but meeting certain criteria and providing support to the customers,” she said.

“We have constructed a purpose-built machine service workshop out the back of the shop as well.”

Bernina NZ managing director Glyn Singleton said to win two awards was quite an exceptional effort.

“She was coming up against a lot of experienced dealers and has done a fantastic job,” he said.

“The Rookie of the Year award is not something we always give out, due to the criteria that have to be reached, so last year, for example, it wasn’t awarded as the two competing dealers didn’t meet the criteria.

“She was competing against a much larger dealer and it can be quite easy just to give it to the big one, but Rachel’s performance deserved it.”

■ KIDZMETHVEN

Skatepark fundraisers ramped up in Methven

By SuSan SandyS

SuSan.S@theguardian.co.nz

Kidzmethven members are getting back to fundraising for their proposed skatepark project, buoyed by new enthusiasm within the group.

Members are waiting to hear back from the Ashburton District Council as to whether their application to lease council-owned open space land at the corner of Bank and McMillan streets is successful.

They plan to build a concrete skatepark over about half of the site, comprising a bowl, ramps

and other features, and may need as much as $150,000 for the project.

With about $20,000 in the bank from previous fundraising efforts, they are now planning to apply for as many grants as possible, hold events and may also launch a Givealittle campaign.

Chairwoman Liz McMillan said it was great to have an enthusiastic membership, comprising about 18 people, including high school students, skaters in their 20s, young parents and parents of older children.

“It’s just so good having so

many enthusiastic people,” McMillan said.

They had joined the core membership of herself and fellow Methven mums Sally-Anne Kircher and Tania Sheridan.

Kidzmethven was formed over 10 years ago. As well as pursuing the skatepark project, it has been involved in upgrading the Railway Reserve playground and installing a skate ramp at Chambers Park.

Fundraising events will kick off with a kids’ day out on April 2, from 11am to 2pm, hosted by Truck Norris Texas BBQ. There

will be food trucks, a bouncy castle, market stalls, music, a lolly scramble and more, all at the proposed skatepark location.

Members were considering launching a Givealittle page, inspired by the recent success of Bike Methven fundraising over $105,000 for the Mt Hutt Bike Park.

McMillan believed not only locals might be willing to contribute, but also visitors to the town.

The cost of the project was as yet unknown, however, a similarsized skatepark in Leeston had cost about $150,000.

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Filming to begin Filming for the sixth instalment of the Mission Impossible franchise begins next month and some of it will take place in New Zealand.

Mission: Impossible 6, with lead actor Tom Cruise, will also shoot in Paris and London, chief executive of the film’s production company, Skydance Media, told entertainment website Collider.

Filming was delayed for the film after Cruise demanded more money. This isn’t the first time the superstar will have shot a film here, he also starred in the 2003 Taranaki-shot flick The Last Samurai.

– NZN

Missing in Bali The New Zealand man missing in Bali was trying to rescue his girlfriend who was hit by a rogue wave while taking a selfie on the edge of a cliff. Temson Mannie Junior Simeki, his girlfriend and another person were taking photos at the Angel Billabong tourist spot when the wave hit on Monday morning, according to local police.

His girlfriend, 20-year-old German national, Leonie Alanise Hafke, was knocked into the sea and the 23-year-old Aucklander jumped in to save her. However, he went missing and she was rescued by an Australian snorkeller.

– NZN

Hart gets richer Graeme Hart has once again made Forbes magazine’s rich list, and is the world’s 133rd richest billionaire, New Zealand’s richest person, and up 45 places on last year.

The 61-year-old investor is worth $US9.5b ($NZ13.5b), $US3b richer than March 2016 when his net worth was $US6.4b. New Zealand’s second richest man is Singaporebased investor Richard Chandler, but comes in well down in 1098th place and is worth $US1.91b. Bill Gates topped the list again with $US86b, with Warren Buffett coming in second place with $US75.6b.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

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■ MAYFIELD A&P ASSOCIATION

Calling all to heifer competition Organisers of the Mayfield A&P Association are encouraging farmers and others interested in the business of dairy grazing to join them on their annual onfarm heifer competition tomorrow.

The day begins at 8.15am with the first of 11 stops at 8.30am.

Judges will be looking at heifers being owned and grazed by the dairy farmer on their own property or at professional graziers.

Winners of the three categories will join winners of competitions held by Methven, Rangiora, Ellesmere and Mackenzie A&P associations in a Canterbury-wide competition.

The overall winner will be announced at the Mackenzie show on Easter Monday.

Dairy farmers are trying to breathe new life into the competition, which they say is a great way to pick up grazing tips to ensure heifers going into the herd are primed to be successful milkers.

Though only five associations entered this year, wheels are already turning for more to take part next year.

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Judges Hannah Wentworth and Richard van Wynbergen leave a paddock after scoring stock in the Methven A&P Association’s onfarm heifer contest earlier in the month.

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Report misses the real issue – universities A major report calling for a widespread shake-up of the tertiary education system has failed to address the real problems faced by the sector, the country’s universities say.

The Productivity Commission, in its final report on new models of tertiary education, has made 49 recommendations, including reintroducing interest on new student loans and making it easier for new providers to enter the system.

But Universities New Zealand chairman Stuart McCutcheon says the real issue in the sector is a lack of funding.

The reality was that New Zealand’s per student funding – about 77 per cent of that in Australia or 61 per cent of Canadian – was too low to attract more providers and changing regulations to allow more market access would not fix that, he said.

“At no point in its 500-page report does the Productivity Commission acknowledge that New Zealand has what is probably the world’s most efficient and effective university system,” he said.

“Despite having the lowest funding levels per student in the developed world, all of the New Zealand universities are ranked in the top 3 per cent of universities internationally.”

Tertiary Education, Skills and Employ-

ment Minister Paul Goldsmith also rejected the report’s recommendation to take away interest-free loans.

“We do not want to see young people starting their working lives with unmanageable debt,” he said, adding the Government welcomed the report and was keeping an open mind on other recommendations.

Both the New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations and the Tertiary Education Union have also attacked it.

NZUSA national president Jonathan Gee says the report is a missed opportunity to put students at the centre of the education system.

While some recommendations were promising, Mr Gee said the commission had failed to advance student interests in a meaningful way.

The commission went outside its terms of reference in pushing for interest on new student loans, he said.

TEU national president Sandra Grey said the commission was advocating more of the market-driven approaches that it concluded had failed. “The report clearly shows that the current government’s approach to tertiary education is not working, but then bizarrely recommends it does more of the same.”

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Man sets dogs on policeman Police are still looking for the man who set a pack of dogs on an officer in the Bay of Plenty Monday night, ending with one dog getting shot and killed.

The man, who the officer tried to arrest after he fled in his car, set three of his five dogs on the officer. One of the dogs bit him several times.

The shooting happened in the Kaingaroa Forest township, near Murupara about 8pm Monday.

While the officer was being attacked, the man left on foot with two dogs. Two other dogs remained in the car.

The man is known to police.

He was originally stopped by police fol-

lowing up on reports of a suspicious vehicle. The officer shot the dog for his own safety, said Bay of Plenty Senior Sergeant Mal Collins Monday night.

“When the man failed to comply with the constable, the dogs were set on [him] from the man’s vehicle. He was placed in a dangerous situation when threatened with the animals.

“The officer used his training and tactical options to ensure his own safety and that of the community was preserved.”

An ambulance was sent and the officer was treated for his wounds.

More police arrived and animal control was called.

– NZME

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■ SOUTH KOREA

In brief

Ousted president apologises South Korea’s just-ousted president said yesterday she was “sorry” to the people as she underwent questioning by prosecutors over a corruption scandal that led to her removal from office.

The questioning of Park Geun-hye came 11 days after the Constitutional Court ruled unanimously to dismiss her as president over allegations she colluded with a confidante to extort money from businesses and committed other wrongdoings.

Her power had been suspended since she was impeached by parliament in December.

It was a dramatic fall for Park, a daughter of slain dictator Park Chung-hee, who was elected as the country’s first female president in late 2012 amid a wave of support from conservatives who remembered her father as a hero who pulled the country up from poverty despite his suppression of civil rights.

“I am sorry to the people. I will sincerely undergo an investigation,” Park said when arrived at a Seoul prosecutors’ office.

She did not elaborate and went inside the building amid a barrage of camera flashes. Prosecutors later said they began

South Korea’s ousted leader Park Geun-hye (second right), arrives at a prosecutor’s office in Seoul, South Korea, yesterday.

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questioning Park with her lawyer present.

It was not clear if Park’s brief statement meant she acknowledged the corruption allegations, as she has repeatedly denied any legal wrongdoing. South Korean politicians embroiled in scandals often offer public apologies for causing trouble though they deny their involvement.

The questioning of Park was

expected to last until late in the evening, and South Korean media reported prosecutors won’t likely summon her again after yesterday’s questioning.

Dozens of high-profile figures including some top Park government officials and Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong have already been arrested or indicted in connection with the scandal.

Park could face extortion, brib-

ery and other criminal charges, but it is not known if prosecutors will seek to arrest her anytime soon, especially ahead of an election in May to choose her successor.

Some experts say there would be a strong backlash from conservatives if Park were to appear on TV dressed in prison garb and handcuffed. Currently, Moon Jae-in, a liberal opposition leader who lost the 2012 election to Park, now has a commanding lead in opinion surveys.

The scandal has roiled and divided South Korea for months, with millions of people taking to the streets and calling for park’s ouster in the largest public demonstrations in decades. In recent weeks, pro-Park supporters, mostly elderly conservatives, have staged their own rallies.

Three people died in clashes between Park’s supporters and the police after the court ruled against her.

Earlier yesterday, hundreds of Park supporters waited for hours near her Seoul home, holding national flags and chanting her name as thick lines of police officers separated them from a group of reporters.

- AP

Women admitted The Tokyo 2020 Olympic golf venue has voted to admit women as full members. The Kasumigaseki Country Club risked being stripped of the event if it did not change its membership policy, after being warned by the International Olympic Committee earlier this month. Women were previously not allowed to become full members or play on Sundays.

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Shots fired at Aristide At least two people were wounded yesterday when shots were fired at a motorcade carrying former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, lawyers for the ex-leader and a close political associate said. Yvon Feuille, a senior executive of the Fanmi Lavalas political movement that Aristide founded decades ago, described the shooting at a bustling intersection in downtown Port-au-Prince as an “assassination attempt”.

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Prison riot toll now 3 Another guard died Monday from injuries sustained when gang members rioted at a Guatemalan prison for juveniles and adults, raising the death toll to three, officials said. President Jimmy Morales tweeted that four hostages had been rescued alive, but police reported later that one of those died.

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■ UNITED STATES

Trump-Russia links probed The FBI is investigating whether Donald Trump’s associates co-ordinated with Russian officials in an effort to sway the 2016 presidential election, Director James Comey said yesterday in an extraordinary public confirmation of a probe the president has refused to acknowledge, dismissed as fake news and blamed on Democrats.

In a bruising five-hour session, the FBI director also knocked down Trump’s claim that his predecessor had wiretapped his New York skyscraper, an assertion that has distracted White House officials and frustrated fellow Republicans who acknowledge they’ve seen no evidence to support it.

The revelation of the investigation of possible collusion with Russians, and the first public confirmation of the wider probe that began last summer, came in a remarkable hearing by one branch of government examining serious allegations against another branch and the new president’s election campaign.

Tight-lipped for the most part, Comey refused to offer details on the scope, targets or timeline for the FBI inves-

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FBI Director James Comey takes a break after three hours of testifying on Capitol Hill in Washington yesterday.

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The director would not say whether the probe has turned up evidence that Trump associates may have schemed with Russians during a campaign marked by email hacking that investigators believe was aimed at helping the

Republican defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton.

“I can promise you,” the FBI director vowed, “we will follow the facts wherever they lead.”

Comey for the first time put himself publicly at odds with the president by contradicting a series of recent tweets from Trump that asserted his

Mel B has filed for divorce from Stephen Belafonte. The former Spice Girl has reportedly decided to end her marriage with the 41-year-old film producer.

Court documents obtained by E! News say Mel called off the relationship citing “irreconcilable differences” and is requesting for spousal support to Stephen to be terminated. And Mel filed for separation from Stephen on December 28, 2016, and is asking for joint legal and physical custody for their five-year-old daughter Madison.

phones had been ordered tapped by President Barack Obama during the campaign.

“With respect to the president’s tweets about alleged wiretapping directed at him by the prior administration, I have no information that supports those tweets, and we have looked carefully inside the FBI,” Comey said.

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■ IRAQ

Cruz to play Versace

Baghdad bombing kills at least 23 A suicide car bombing in Baghdad killed at least 23 people yesterday and wounded 45 others, according to Iraqi officials.

The attack targeted a commercial area in Baghdad’s southwestern Amil neighbourhood, police and hospital officials said. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to release information.

No one claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Islamic State group has been behind previous Baghdad bombings.

Iraqi forces have been battling the extremists in Mosul, the country’s second largest city, since October.

Iraq declared eastern Mosul “fully liberated” in January and is now fighting for the more densely populated

western half. Iraqi troops are closing in on Mosul’s old city, where some of the fiercest fighting is expected to unfold. The militarised Federal Police say they are some 500 metres from al-Nuri mosque, where Isis leader Abu Bakr alBaghdadi made a rare public appearance in July 2014, announcing a self-styled caliphate in Iraq and Syria.

The militants have suffered

a string of defeats over the past two years, but have continued to regularly launch attacks in and around Baghdad.

A series of large-scale bombings claimed by Isis have struck Baghdad since the operation to retake Mosul began.

Iraqi and coalition officials have repeatedly warned that IS will return to its insurgent roots as it loses territory. - AP

She’s one of fashion’s most striking figures and the subject of an upcoming TV series. But the actor who will play Donatella Versace looks nothing like her.

Oscar-winner Penélope Cruz has been cast to play the peroxide blonde Italian style maven in the next series of American Crime Story, about the murder of Donatella’s brother, designer Gianni Versace, according to Variety. It puts to rest the long-held rumours that Lady Gaga – a close friend and collaborator of Donatella’s – would play her in the true crime series. Versace: American Crime Story will detail the events leading up to Gianni’s murder in 1997 by serial killer Andrew Cunanan, who brutally murdered at least five people and then shot himself.

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OUR VIEW

Keen to help struggling families Megan Gnad

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hen we hear of individuals and families struggling to make ends meet in our community, often our first thought is, ‘what could I do to help?’

Well, the Ashburton SEEDS (Sharing Everyday Experiences and Drawing on Skills) programme is possibly the perfect place to start.

The community-minded and focused initiative sees people highlighted as needing specific support – referred from places as diverse as Child, Youth & Family to Plunket or self-referrals – paired with experienced parent support workers.

I met with many of these volunteers yesterday, and I can tell you, their passion for the job is inspiring.

As they sat around the table, they shared non-specific stories about how rewarding the experience has been and what they themselves get out of helping others.

The group is looking for new volunteers to come on board and offer practical skills to make a real difference in the life of a local family.

While some people are dealing with issues involving mental health and addictions; a very real problem affecting families is rural isolation and support for those living away from their own families.

The skills you can offer may be parenting routines, time management, coping with stress, child health and well-being, nutrition, menu planning, cooking and baking, budgeting, sewing and garment repairs, housekeeping and hygiene. These may seem common knowledge to you, but if a young person has grown up without the opportunity to learn from somebody, they cannot be expected to innately have these skills to teach, and pass on, to their families.

Yesterday, the volunteers shared with me how rewarding the programme had been.

With the right attitude and engagement from the client, and a positive match with an enthusiastic and wise parent support worker, they are literally seeing lives transformed before their eyes.

We are lucky to have such a valued free service in our community and the hard-working, empathetic volunteers and coordinators make it the success it is.

For more information, visit www.saferashburton.org.nz/ cms/services/seeds

WHAT YOU ARE SAYING

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iven the heated debate in recent weeks over the stubble burn off issue, it’s surprising our online poll is showing 60 per cent of you are in favour of them in rural areas.

We’re nudging in on 150 votes so far, and aim to hear from a broad range of people in both rural and urban areas.

With 7600 likes on our Facebook page and a weekly newspaper readership figure of 17,000, we hope to reach a good cross section of the local community.

David commented on our Facebook page with some facts and figures stating no days in the last three months has the ECan pm10 trigger of 50 been exceeded. And Mike joined the conversation to discuss how this affects our local firefighters.

Do you agree with their comments below? Do you want to highlight an issue that hasn’t been raised yet?

Let us know your thoughts so we can compile a balanced review of the whole issue.

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ROLLING POLL This week’s question Q: Are you for or against stubble burning in rural areas?

YOUR VIEWS ON FACEBOOK David Heres the hard data. No days in the last 3 months has the ecan pm10 trigger of 50 been exceeded.Most days below 20 pm10, highest 23 pm10Last winter 3 days over 50 pm10 probably from log fires.

Mike Not good for our firefighters who often get called out to controlled burns etc because the general public mistake it for a fire so in turn it wastes time and ties up resources. Not so long ago they had 15 calls in 3 days most were burn off related, remembering these guys volunteer and are often away from work/family’s for hours on end often multiple times a day its not easy on them or there employers.

Daniel People who don’t understand.... Sums up the urban/ rural divide. I’m talking about the benefits of burning off.

Totally understand fires go wrong and there needs to be safeguards.

Results up to 5pm yesterday Jodie Agreed. Like.. no treelines within 50m For 60% Against 40%

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Freshwater management – where is the integrity?

By Steve Gerard

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he Government’s recent water reform package raises many questions, but they mostly come back to the honesty and integrity of the politicians involved.

Why cause this confusion over the swimmable standard? Nick Smith even managed to confuse the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Wright, who said the changes in water quality measurement were “very confusing”.

Is it that he thinks we, the public, are just stupid? Or is it that once you start down a track of misinforming and generally deceptive behaviour, that you become caught up in it and have to keep going in order to maintain those earlier myths you have propagated?

Plenty of others are commenting about the current water reform package, if you remain unsure about these check out page A38 & A39 of the clean water doc to see the old and new standards side by side.

I want to draw attention to another of the misleading initiatives that Nick Smith has been involved in which is the Canterbury Water Management Strategy which has been implemented by the ECan commissioners appointed by Smith after he sacked the elected council.

Our local Ashburton Zone Committee is advertising for a

new member to provide refreshment to the committee. Accordingly “the zone committees are made up of people with a passion for their local area and respect for their knowledge has become a firm principle of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy. Allowing communities to guide our water management work gives local people genuine power. We listen to communities’ opinions and provide opportunities to discuss issues while exploring potential solutions together”.

Reading through the list of current committee members, I noted their interests as being mostly agricultural, irrigation or connect to such in some way, with a lone Forest and Bird member.

I understand the Ashburton District Council appointee is also a retired farmer.

So, rather than community members, the committee is made up predominantly of industry insiders who have a vested interest in water for industry purposes in the main.

Wondering how they manage to engage in the debate with so many conflicts of interest, I continued to read down the page.

It talks about conflict of interest: “Committee members must be careful that they maintain a clear separation between their personal interests and their duties as a committee member etc etc …”

Still I wondered how some of these people could be involved – then right at the bottom of the page: “Usually the Local Authorities (Members’ Interests) Act 1968 would apply, requiring committee members to declare any potential conflict of interest where they might personally benefit from a decision of the committee.

“However, the Auditor-General has issued a declaration that allows zone committee members to discuss and vote on all matters related to the development of implementation programmes to achieve the targets and goals set out in the CWMS. This ruling has been made to allow members to take part in all discussions, in order that all the views and different perspectives of the members are part of balanced decision-making on any issue.

“Members of zone committees have been appointed from various sectors to ensure a balance across all main stakeholder interests. It is likely that at times some members may have a personal interest in an issue before the committee. The Auditor-General’s declaration allows those members to take part in the discussion and vote on these issues, in order not to impede the work being done by the committee and because the work is in the wider interests of the people of the area.”

So, what does all this mean?

Like many others, I was concerned that the CWMS is a farce – well the above is the proof of that.

We have irrigation interests, dairy interests and Federated Farmers all involved and making the recommendations about what our district’s water management needs are! They have been given the freedom to do so by firstly being selected to the zone committees and then by having the normal conflict of interest safeguards removed, so the process has no integrity.

It’s no wonder the Selwyn River and its likes are so degraded.

And this brings us back to the point I want to make – are these the standards that we, as New Zealanders, are happy to accept from our politicians? Did we, the people, ever give Nick Smith the mandate to act in this way?

My answer is, no, I don’t accept this, and nor do I believe we as New Zealanders should accept this. So, I am calling for better standards and I am calling out Nick Smith – he should resign immediately.

Steve Gerard is a trustee of Future Rivers The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

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■ HUAWEI

Telco giant to invest $400m in NZ Chinese telecommunications group Huawei Technologies will spend $400 million over the next five years to help drive local research and development and support the construction of a cloud data centre.

Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith yesterday announced the investments as the Chinese firm becomes firmly entrenched as a major telecommunications equipment vendor in New Zealand.

Some $250 million of the funds is being earmarked for procurement in local companies, with the rest going into a cloud data centre to be built with New Zealand firms, the opening of an Innova-

Huawei has been involved in a number of major projects in New Zealand including building 2degrees and Spark mobile networks. tion Lab at Victoria University in Wellington, building an Innovation Lab in Christchurch and expanding the Seeds for the Future University Student Programme to a further 100 ICT students.

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p FTSE 100 index

7,429.8

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At close of trading on Mar 20, 2017

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–46.3

–0.24%

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Downer mounts takeover for Spotless Downer EDI has launched a $A1.26 billion takeover bid for ASX-listed outsourced laundry and cleaning services firm Spotless Group as the Australian-based infrastructure and mining firm looks to expand its operations as a vertically integrated services provider.

Sydney-based Downer is offering $A1.15 a share to Spotless shareholders, a 59 per cent premium to the 72.5 Australian cents price the stock traded at before the announcement. Downer bought a 15 per cent stake at an average price of $A1.146 on Monday, adding to its near-5 per cent holding.

Spotless shares have since jumped 46 per cent to $A1.06.

Spotless returned to the public markets in 2014 in an initial public offering valuing the firm at $A1.2b, just two years after private equity firm Pacific Equity Partners took it private for $A723 million. The outsourcing firm has been languishing on the ASX after lowering its dividend payout ratio in the face of reduced earnings.

Downer said it sees an opportunity to broaden its services and

open new income streams to create the largest diversified and integrated services manager in Australia and New Zealand with annual revenue of $A10.5b.

“It is aligned with our strategy and strengthens Downer’s position as a leading integrated services provider to not only the resources, transport and utilities sectors, but also in health, education, corrections, defence and other areas of government,” Downer chief executive Grant Fenn said in a statement.

“Importantly, the Downer management team has what it takes to turn the Spotless business around and to create a highly competitive, customer-focused and successful

service organisation.”

Downer is raising $A1.01b in an underwritten rights issue at $A5.95 a share, a discount to Monday’s closing price of $A7.42, to help fund the acquisition, with the balance from existing debt facilities.

When PEP took Spotless private in 2012 it paid $A2.71 a share, valuing the company at $A723m, ending 11 months of takeover talk swirling around the firm.

Spotless advised shareholders to wait until they get a formal recommendation before accepting the offer, and chairman Garry Hounsell said the board “continues to believe in the fundamental strengths of our business”.

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At the time, Huawei was accused of being a risk to US security in a Congress intelligence report and had stopped supplying equipment to American carriers.

He also used the 2013 visit to hold his first ever press conference, where he announced plans to set up a joint innovation centre with Telecom, now Spark New Zealand, where local experts would look at the needs of the market and Huawei’s specialists figure out what technology could address them.

Huawei won a contract to build Lincoln University’s telecommunications network last year and has been involved in a number of major projects including building mobile carrier Two Degrees Mobile’s network and Spark’s 4G mobile network.

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“The depth of the investment will touch many areas of the economy and open up global opportunities for New Zealand,” Bridges said in a statement.

“The initiatives that Huawei

is committing to will also help strengthen our research and development activity and capability building in the digital and technological world.”

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfai met Prime Minister Bill English to discuss the investments ahead of a major Chinese delegation led

by Premier Li Keqiang including senior ministers, government officials and business people.

On Monday English said he plans to use the meeting to build on the existing free trade agreement.

Ren visited New Zealand in 2013 when he was still chief executive of Huawei, meeting with various politicians to allay concerns that the world’s biggest maker of telecommunications equipment posed no threat to cyber-security.

■ KATHMANDU

Share price rises after result Shares in outdoor equipment retailer Kathmandu Holdings have risen after it posted a first-half result slightly up on last year.

The Christchurch-based chain reported net profit after tax of $10 million for the first half of 2017 to January 31, up 6.4 per cent on last year.

Total sales were $196.3m compared with $196m for the first half of 2016. Shares opened yesterday at $1.93 before rising 0.52 per cent to $1.94.

Chief executive Xavier Simonet said the company had been affected by a strong US dollar but the results overall were in line with expectations.

“It is pleasing to exceed last year’s first-half net profit while absorbing [about] $4m of adverse foreign currency impacts in gross margin,” Simonet said.

“We achieved strong samestore sales growth in Australia which is our largest market, as we maintained rigorous cost control and continued to drive working capital efficiency,” he said.

Same-store growth was up 3.4 per cent on a constant currency basis the company said. The result was in line with Kathmandu’s latest guidance issued last month.

Most of the company’s sales are from its Australian market

with first half sales of $A121m ($132.72), up 1.8 per cent.

“It’s not a bad result – samestore sales gained in Australia, up 5 per cent and in New Zealand 2 per cent,” said Mark Lister, head of private wealth research at Craigs Investment Partners. “Retail is still in a reasonably tough environment at the moment.”

Lister said the company has made some headway in addressing some of the strategic issues that were compounded by unfavourable weather, but there was still a way to go in “bringing the business back to its former glory” when the shares traded around $4 apiece.

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Hearty chilli con carne Serves 5-6 1kg Quality Mark chuck steak, trimmed and cut into 2cm pieces 2 onions, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large carrot, grated 1 stick celery, finely chopped 1 1/2 T dried oregano 1T ground cumin 2t ground coriander 2t mild smoked paprika 1/4 t chilli powder 1 bay leaf 3T tomato paste 1/2 C strong coffee 400g can chopped tomatoes in juice 2C Campbell’s Real Stock - Beef 2 cans mixed beans or kidney beans, drained 2 roasted marinated capsicums, chopped (or use 2 x fresh) 1T brown sugar To serve Cooked rice Juice of 1 lime Sour cream Fresh coriander leaves ■ Preheat the oven to 130°C fan bake or 150°C conventional bake.

■ Beef: Heat a little oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Add half the beef and fry without stirring until one side of the meat is browned. Stir and brown the other sides. Transfer to a bowl and repeat with the rest

of the meat. Cool slightly, then drain off and discard any liquid.

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ggs have been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons – but don’t give up on this incredibly versatile item in your pantry.

Breakfast baskets 4 eggs 4 bread rolls 4 slices ham Pinch salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 C grated tasty cheese 1/4 C tomato salsa ■ Preheat oven to 180°C. Line roasting dish with baking paper.

Halve rolls horizontally; set tops aside.

■ Hollow out bottom of rolls, leaving about 1cm all around. Reserve hollowed-out bread for another use. Place bread bowls on prepared pan. Arrange slice of ham in bottom of each bowl.

■ Crack 1 egg into each bread bowl. Season with salt and pepper; top with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, egg whites are set and yolks are cooked to desired doneness, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

■ Add reserved tops to baking sheet during last 5 minutes of baking time. Top with salsa and serve with toasted tops. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley.

(Use the hollowed-out bread to make bread crumbs, croutons, stuffing or bread and butter puddings.)

■ Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20 x 30cm lasagne dish with butter. Melt the remaining butter in a large frying pan and gently cook the leeks until tender. Season with salt and pepper.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream and dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the potatoes into thin discs.

■ Line the base of the dish with the potatoes and layer with the ham, leeks, half the cheese and remaining potatoes.

■ Pour over the egg mixture and remaining cheese.

■ Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.

Turn the oven setting to grill, remove the foil and grill until the top is golden.

6 eggs 1/2 C milk 12 cheese rolls 100g butter Salt and pepper to taste ■ Whisk eggs and milk with salt and pepper. Soak thawed cheese rolls in egg mixture for a few minutes.

■ Coat a heavy fry pan in butter and fry rolls, turning until each side is golden brown. Serve with mixed berries or chutney.

Delicious variation on french toast 6 eggs 1/2 C milk 6 hot cross buns 100g butter 6 nectarines/red peaches 1/4 C brown sugar 1C frozen berries 2T honey Pistachio nuts (toasted) to garnish ■ Halve and remove stones from nectarines/red peaches. Place in

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a roasting dish with just enough water in the bottom to prevent sticking.

■ Sprinkle with brown sugar, place in a pre-heated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes or until fruit has softened. Place berries in a saucepan with honey and heat through. Whisk eggs and milk in a large bowl.

■ Cut each hot cross bun into three slices and soak in egg mixture.

Using enough butter to coat a heavy frying pan on a medium heat, fry soaked buns for about three to five minutes on each side until golden and crunchy – adding more butter if needed.

Plate with stone fruit and pour berry mix over the top.

■ Garnish with pistachio nuts.

Tomato and pesto tart 6 sheets filo pastry 50g melted butter 1/4 C basil pesto I punnet mixed cherry tomatoes, halved 6 eggs 1/2 C cream 2t thyme leaves 1/4 C basil leaves ■ Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 24cm tart dish with butter.

Lie one sheet of filo horizontally over the tart dish, allowing the excess pastry to drape over the rim. Brush the pastry with butter and then cover with another sheet of filo, lying vertically over the dish. Brush with butter and continue to add remaining sheets of pastry swapping between vertical and horizontal and brushing with

Potato, leek and ham bake

butter in between. Trim any torn edges of filo pastry but allow a few centimetres of excess pastry to sit above the dish.

■ Spread the pesto over the pastry base. Cover the base with the tomatoes, cut side facing upwards.

■ Whisk the eggs and cream together, then carefully pour the mixture over the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with thyme leaves.

■ Bake for about 30 minutes until the tart is golden and only just set in the centre. Cover with foil while baking if the pastry starts to colour too much. Sprinkle with basil leaves and serve with a green salad.

Classic Kiwi bacon and egg pie 8 large eggs 1/2 C bacon, chopped 2 spring onion, chopped 1 egg yolk, beaten with a tablespoon of water Salt and pepper to taste 1 block of puff pastry ■ Preheat oven to 200°C Grease a 20.5 x 20.5cm baking pan, or a round 23cm pie dish with butter.

Roll out two thirds of the pastry on a floury bench and transfer to baking dish.

■ Scatter over spring onion and half of the bacon, break in the eggs and season, then scatter on the remaining bacon.

■ Roll out the remaining pastry to make a lid. Crimp the pastry edges together with your fingers and trim off any excess.

■ Cut a few small vents in the pastry lid with a sharp knife.

■ Brush with beaten egg mix and bake 35 to 40 minutes until rich golden brown and crispy.

■ Serve warm or cold with a salad.

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In brief Gard pleads not guilty The All Blacks’ Aussie-based security expert Adrian Gard appeared in a Sydney court yesterday, pleading not guilty to a charge of public mischief after a listening device was found in the team’s Sydney hotel room last year. The 51-year-old director of the security company Bodyguards International appeared in Sydney’s Waverley Local Court on one count of false misrepresentation resulting in a police investigation.

He entered a plea of not guilty.

The case has been adjourned until May 2.

- NZME

Breakers, Webster part

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■ FOOTBALL

On track for season kick-off Mid Canterbury United senior footballer Rhys Roberts gets past a defender and looks to make his way up the wing in his side’s pre-season fixture against Geraldine at the weekend. With competition football just around the corner the Mid Canterbury senior side have been in full preparation with pre-season matches and training. They beat Geraldine at the weekend 3-2 after beating them in an earlier fixture 3-0. Playing in the Division 2 competition which pits them against sides from Christchurch and further afield, Mid Canterbury United will begin their season on April 1 against the FC Twenty 11 Falcons at the Ashburton Domain.

■ CRICKET

Rangiora falls well short of College total

The New Zealand Breakers have parted ways with Corey Webster, ending his nine-year stint with the franchise. Webster will not be offered a new deal at the Auckland-based franchise, calling to a close a Breakers career which saw the shooting guard win three ANBL titles since signing as a development player in 2008.

Breakers general manager Dillon Boucher confirmed the club and Webster have mutually decided to go in different directions. - NZME

Bottas confident New Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas is quietly confident he can challenge for his maiden Formula One win at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Bottas has big shoes to fill this season, the Finn switching from Williams in January to replace retired world champion Nico Rosberg. The 27-year-old’s best finish around the Albert Park circuit is a fifth for Williams in 2014.

- NZME

Kyrgios gets a chance

Ashburton College Year 9 and 10 batsman, Sam Reilly, is all grace as he plays one through the on side in his team’s match against Rangiora High School at the Ashburton Domain on Saturday.

Reilly played an influential role in his side’s victory, scoring with 28 as Ashburton College pushed through to 128 for nine from their 40 overs.

Ben Middleton was the side’s top scorer with 32 not out.

Rangiora High School fell well short of the Ashburton College total in their run chase. Liam Sullivan produced an incredible spell of bowling taking six wickets for just three runs off his five overs while George Rosevear took three for 12.

The win means Ashburton College will host the final this weekend on the Ashburton Domain.

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Nick Kyrgios has the chance to ease his way back from illness after being handed a first-round bye at tennis’ unofficial fifth major, the Miami Open. After battling through the so-called “quarter of death” to reach the semi-finals last week in Indian Wells, Kyrgios withdrew from a much-hyped semi-final showdown with Roger Federer.

The Australian cited possible food poisoning. But after a week’s rest, Kyrgios will open his campaign in Miami against either Damir Dzumhur or Hyeon Chung – both ranked outside the world top 50 – on Friday.

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Weekend action on sports fields There was plenty of sport around the region over the weekend. Matt Markham was out and about with camera in hand capturing some of the action.

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Edward Kettle.

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Neville Bensdorp.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

■ ASHBURTON TRIALS

Jazzy Star shines Gerard O’Reilly and Cole Porter look to get home over the top of Jazzy Star and Michael House in the two-year-old pace at the Mid Canterbury Trotting Owners’ Association trials at the Ashburton racecourse yesterday.

Cole Porter, who is trained by Geoff Dunn, was the winner of the Sapling Stakes held at Ashburton in February, but hasn’t been sighted since that victory.

The son of former great racemare De Lovely settled back in the field but stormed home down the outside.

Jazzy Star, who is owned by Ashburton couple, David and Gay Luke, is trained by House.

The heat was won by Jazzy Star who managed to hold out the challenge of Cole Porter.

The two-year-olds paced the one mile journey, in wet conditions, in 2:02.7 with some impressive closing sections of 57.8 for the 800 metres and 28.0 for the 400 metres.

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Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 7 Bigtime Opal nwtd ..............................L Cole way Meeting Date: 22 March 2017 NZ Meeting number: 8 88467 Homebush Gisele nwtd ............ K Gommans 3 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 9 x6587 Billie Tee nwtd S & ....................C Blackburn 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 10 75868 Foster Boy nwtd ...........................K Williams 4 1.02pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C0 HT 4 C0q, and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 305m 1 12.08pm (NZT) ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 1 27365 Ms Rubble Double nwtd ...................R Waite HT1 C0q, 305m 2 888x Loco Amigo nwtd S &................C Blackburn 1 25563 King Cormack nwtd L & ..................... Morris 3 73744 Was Just Saying nwtd R & ..................L Udy 2 Bigtime Olivia nwtd ............................L Cole 4 363 Bigtime Rapid nwtd ................G Fredrickson 3 567 Waterloo Blue nwtd ............................W Kite 5 6 Carrick nwtd I C & ..........................J Lenden 4 67 Piko Piko Dawn nwtd ...................... C Brider 6 5 Mitsuta nwtd ......................................D Edlin 5 85254 Cawbourne Spook nwtd ...............M Roberts 7 8 Sedgebrook Freda nwtd ......................F Kite 6 4 Roketto nwtd .....................................D Edlin 8 1 Bigtime Jane nwtd..............................L Cole 7 62434 Alamein Kinetic nwtd K & ..................Phillips 9 78768 Pickering nwtd ....................................J Hunt 8 24227 Walnut nwtd ......................................M Flipp 10 86868 Ate A Little nwtd ....................... S Gommans 9 78775 Miss Muffet nwtd .........................J McArthur 5 1.19pm WANGANUI TOYOTA C1 C1, 520m 1 6x141 Crazy Kicker 30.10 .............................L Cole 10 57785 Bigtime Happy nwtd R & .....................L Udy 2 12.26pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C0 HT2 C0q, 2 54538 Cawbourne Loch 30.53 J &.................D Bell 305m 3 46627 Kylin 30.34 .........................................L Cole 1 82 Ciara nwtd I C & .............................J Lenden 4 37676 Rosco Action 31.00 ......................M Goodier 2 Bigtime Doug nwtd .............................L Cole 5 27364 Scodelario 30.93 .............................L Doody 3 3 Bigtime Narelle nwtd ..........................L Cole 6 45642 Cawbourne Muzza 30.78 .............M Roberts 4 55223 Lightning Lu nwtd S & ...............C Blackburn 7 84315 Cawbourne Brandy 30.46 J & .............D Bell 5 78x Secret Missy nwtd ........................K Williams 8 28x11 Bluey Angel 29.95 ..............................L Cole 6 34465 Tomorrow Star nwtd ................. S Gommans 9 7758x Take Action 30.84.........................M Goodier 7 78774 Cawbourne Mack nwtd J & .................D Bell 10 48876 Cawbourne Panic 30.06 J &................D Bell 8 35552 Eamon nwtd .................................P Blanche 6 1.37pm DOPEY DOG LASER ENGRAVING C1 C1, 9 54787 Cala D’Or nwtd..................................M Flipp 305m 1 42311 Cawbourne Looks 17.75 ..............M Roberts 10 8F587 Trip To Florida nwtd ................J T McInerney 3 12.44pm METEOR OPD C0 HT 3 C0q, 305m 2 7341F Our Mystro 17.82 ..................... S Gommans 1 2 Ndora nwtd........................................D Edlin 3 87463 Fair Cruzin 17.55....................J T McInerney 2 2258x Amy Baxter nwtd ....................J T McInerney 4 43152 Piko Piko 17.99 ............................... C Brider 3 34463 Last Man Alive nwtd ........................M Olden 5 73375 Stainless Knocka 17.92 R & ...............L Udy 4 55455 Unflinching nwtd L & .......................... Morris 6 42348 Totes 17.80 ............................J T McInerney 5 53756 Ziggy Attack nwtd.............................. B Hunt 7 36312 Hanover State 17.60 .......................... N Udy 6 447 Wellington Wind nwtd K & .................Phillips 8 58753 Jamaica Mistaica 18.19 K & ..............Phillips

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9 7758x Take Action 17.92.........................M Goodier 10 x5745 Swirling Eddie 18.07 .........................M Flipp 7 1.55pm AON CPF C1 C1, 305m 1 47375 Ivanhov 17.81 K & .............................Phillips 2 77217 Homebush Freda 17.89 .........J T McInerney 3 57344 Snow Ball Chance 17.72..........A Duganzich 4 64268 Brighteye’s Soul 17.98 ....................... N Udy 5 54565 Lloyd Attack nwtd .......................M Mathews 6 33584 Cawbourne Stick 17.54 ................M Roberts 7 6712 Knock Cobanna 18.01 J & ..................D Bell 8 36746 Gully Yappa 18.09 G & .................... J Clarke 9 7158x Set The Limit nwtd ..........................S Maher 10 67834 Wetchester 18.07 ................................ L Bell 8 2.12pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 C1, 305m 1 55555 Opawa Lachlan 17.69 ........................ N Udy 2 66433 Cawbourne Frost 17.59................M Roberts 3 62655 Struggle Is Real nwtd J &....................D Bell 4 18655 Homebush Skip nwtd .............J T McInerney 5 73365 Bigtime Boy nwtd .........................M Goodier 6 84524 Unaccustomed 17.90 L &................... Morris 7 82482 Butterball 18.15 .............................M Gowan 8 64414 Rocky’s To Much 18.15 ................K Williams 9 4387x Big Fat Gypsy 17.81........................M Olden 10 63865 Baduzzi 18.20 ........................J T McInerney 9 2.28pm RAY HUNTLEY MEMORIAL (NZ BRED) C1 HT1 C1q, 520m 1 77657 Tammy’s Fire 30.54 ...........................M Flipp 2 33673 Secret Agenda 30.81 ..................B Hodgson 3 44658 Golden Pixel 30.59 ..................... G Hodgson 4 85455 Zimmer Frame 30.41 R &....................L Udy 5 44754 World Freakshow 30.47 ..................M Olden 6 55452 Izzy Bowen 31.03 ........................B Hodgson 7 44532 Bigtime Monty 30.90 ..........................L Cole 8 45255 Steel The Gold 30.53 L & ................... Morris 9 44778 Wong Full Arrest 30.75 L & ................ Morris 10 67888 Ghostface nwtd J & .............................D Bell

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2.47pm RAY HUNTLEY MEMORIAL (NZ BRED) HT2 C1q, 520m 55665 Opawa Gavin 30.40 G & ................. J Clarke 77487 Glad’s Apopping 30.74 ....................S Maher 41414 Goldstar Holly 30.58 .........................M Flipp 51652 Bigtime Light 30.95 ................G Fredrickson 65687 Lure Me In nwtd ....................... S Gommans 62378 Thrilling Cassie 30.13 .............. K Gommans 65864 Opawa Bucks nwtd ..........................R Waite 83453 Milly Rivers 31.26 ........................B Hodgson 44778 Wong Full Arrest 30.75 L & ................ Morris 87878 Dan Blue Blood nwtd .............J T McInerney 11 3.04pm RAY HUNTLEY MEMORIAL (NZ BRED) C1 HT3 C1q, 520m 1 18576 Opawa Gail 30.64 .............................M Flipp 2 36323 Bigtime Lonestar 30.54 ..........G Fredrickson 3 25686 Unverified nwtd ......................J T McInerney 4 1413 Bigtime Basher 30.22.........................L Cole 5 58345 She’s Mustard 30.72 ........................R Waite 6 67723 Pacific Sunrise 30.56 ........................M Flipp 7 48831 Molly O’Shea 30.47.....................B Hodgson 8 34443 Black Roadstar 30.70....................B Mitchell 9 44778 Wong Full Arrest 30.75 L & ................ Morris 10 67888 Ghostface nwtd J & .............................D Bell 12 3.23pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @HATRICK C1 C1, 305m 1 38185 Another Flag 17.92 J & .......................D Bell 2 77588 Tracey 17.92.................................. R Maisey 3 34412 Kiwi Baxter 17.75 ...................J T McInerney 4 85238 Barn Door Billy 17.92 ............... K Gommans 5 76x35 Panda Ring nwtd ................................ N Udy 6 54835 Trick Me Vara 18.34 G & ................. J Clarke 7 63362 Takeaway 17.70 L & ........................... Morris 8 74213 On Da Quest 18.08 ........................ L Pearce 9 28365 Venga Guapa 17.80 ........................M Olden 10 36465 Sergio Star nwtd ....................J T McInerney 13 3.41pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 305m

34334 Another Relm 17.98 J & ......................D Bell 77683 Feel The Force nwtd ................ S Gommans 1 Bigtime Blackie 17.93 ........................L Cole 14234 Watch Your Back 18.07 ......................W Kite 13726 Don’t Mention It nwtd L & ................... Morris 85267 Lip It Up 18.04........................J T McInerney 42663 Uno Again 17.74 ................................ N Udy 1P72 Celtic Rover 17.95.........................M Gowan 85442 Breeze Attack nwtd ....................M Mathews 72668 Chair Up 17.86 J &..............................D Bell 14 4.03pm MAX REFRIGERATION C1 C1, 305m 1 26842 Sammy Baxter 17.69 .............J T McInerney 2 55364 Yankee Foxtrot 17.84 .................... R Maisey 3 72486 Asa Cash Queen 17.42................M Roberts 4 53574 Kyla Rose 17.80 ................................M Flipp 5 52548 Bigtime Racer 17.87 ..............G Fredrickson 6 56734 Botany Dianne nwtd ...............J T McInerney 7 82222 Kapai Lana 17.82 R & .........................L Udy 8 68376 Smart Dandy 17.78 ........................... B Hunt 9 44764 Mighty Mac 17.58............................... N Udy 10 62767 Cyndi Action 18.06 J &........................D Bell 15 4.23pm LASER PLUMBING C1 C1, 305m 1 12786 Cawbourne Gonski nwtd ..............M Roberts 2 24547 Boyish Charms nwtd ..............J T McInerney 3 53871 Double Ice 17.73 ...............................M Flipp 4 8375x Homebush Pippi 17.84.................. R Maisey 5 72436 On Demand nwtd R & .........................L Udy 6 33788 Kalisi 17.87 ........................................ N Udy 7 638x5 Scott To Go 18.23 ..............................L Hunt 8 78442 Sioux Baxter 17.90.................J T McInerney 9 65754 Cawbourne Merl nwtd J & ...................D Bell 10 8177 To Much Andre 18.04 ...................K Williams LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

6 9x00x Upandgo (12) 58.5 ..........................A Collett 7 3383 Under Wraps b (15) 58................ D Johnson 8 3 One Prize One Goal (4) 58 .......S McKay (a) 9 7x75 Leonardo 58 ................................. Scratched 10 0x7 Touch Of Silver (7) 58 ..................... S Spratt 11 6 Iskander (11) 58 .........................D Prastiyou 12 65x9. Stevie’s Surprise (14) 58 .....Z N Azman (a3) 13 96730 Panella (16) 56.5 14 0x Advent (6) 56..............................M Cameron 15 Vickezzlepin (9) 56 16 8 Zayzay (1) 56 .............................M Coleman 17 48 Twentysixtwelve 58 ...................... Scratched 18 9962 Avant (17) 56 19 88927 Zabay (2) 56 20 85 Taihiki Pride 56............................. Scratched 21 8 Maskobi Pearl 56.5 ...................... Scratched 22 60x Tsarcraft 56 .................................. Scratched Emergencies: Twentysixtwelve, Avant, Zabay, Taihiki Pride, Maskobi Pearl, Tsarcraft Blinkers on : Ulysses, Monrecour, Ultimate Image (R5), Allee Volante (R6), Supagroove (R7) Blinkers off : Asylum Seeker (R2), Keraton (R6) Winkers on : Grazia (R1), Asylum Seeker (R2) Winkers off : Ulysses (R5) LEGEND: Runner Form b - Beaten favourite at last start c - Won at this distance on this course d - Won at this distance on another course h - Home track m - Won in heavy going t - Won at track X - Spell of three months

Race Information hcp - handicap mdn - maiden nmw - no metropolitan wins opn - open r80 - rating 3yo - nominated age 3yo & up - nominated age and up 3yo f - nominated age and type 3 & 4yos - combined age groups c&g - colts and geldings cg&e - colts, geldings and entires e&g - entires and geldings f&m - fillies and mares hwt - high weight sw - set weight swp - set weights and penalties spa - set weights, penalties and allowances wfa - weight for age wlt - welter weight wfp - weight for age with penalties and allowances SELECTIONS: Race 1: Splendido, Sopraffina, Grazia, Dalezinga, Uabasso Race 2: All About Doom, Tobi, Jailhouse Rock, Sir Harold, La Vamos Race 3: Smart Thinking, I’m Horace, Command Royale, Lhotse, Rikki Tikki Tavi Race 4: I’m Horace, Nasheeta, Rikki Tikki Tavi, Lhotse, Scarlet Princess Race 5: Monrecour, Selous, Elettra, Smoke House Bay, Ulysses Race 6: Al Vandaam, Doubtless Bay, Sisterella, Our Girl Madi, Uber Cougar Race 7: One Prize One Goal, Barleaner, Avant, The Rebel Knight, Touch Of Silver

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Counties gallops Today at Pukekohe Park raceway

Counties Racing Club Venue: Pukekohe Park Meeting Date: 22 March 2017 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 5, 6 and 7 1 1.28pm (NZT) SSANGYONG 2100 R75 $10,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2100m 1 51237 Sopraffina (5) 59 ......................... D Johnson 2 46610 Dalezinga td (2) 57.5.................T Wenn (a3) 3 36412 Splendido d (1) 56.5...................G Cooksley 4 05131 Grazia d (4) 56 ..............................O Bosson 5 1P169 Uabasso (3) 56 ...........................T Thornton 2 2.03pm RAZOR WEB - WEBSITE DESIGN 1600 MAIDEN $10,000, MDN HWT, 1600m 1 024x All About Doom (9) 68..................... T Harris 2 x804x Asylum Seeker (2) 68 ....................... A Kuru 3 39837 Sir Harold (7) 68 4 38555 Tobi (4) 68 ................................H McNeill (3) 5 9x749 La Vamos (10) 68 .........................R Cole (3) 6 6. Jailhouse Rock (6) 68 7 0 Vittachi (11) 68 ........................C Studd (1.5) 8 07670 Big Marne (8) 68 .................... M McNelis (3) 9 80. Perception (1) 68..........................S Houston 10 0x The Labyrinth (5) 68........................... E Farr 11 8 Maybeokay (3) 66 3 2.39pm NRM SPRINT MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1200m 1 96x Command Royale (7) 58 ...............O Bosson 2 I’m Horace (1) 58 3 6. Broken Heart (6) 58 ........................A Collett 4 Signor Dal (2) 58 ............................. S Spratt 5 2x Smart Thinking (11) 56.5 6 55x47 Maquis (3) 56.5 ...........................T Thornton

7 339x Lhotse (5) 56 8 Montserrat (9) 56 ........................ E Farr (a2) 9 776. Come Dance With Me (4) 56.... K McCulloch 10 8x7 Cameo (10) 56 ...........................D Prastiyou 11 Rikki Tikki Tavi (8) 56 4 3.14pm HAUNUI FARM 3YO MAIDEN $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1200m 1 I’m Horace (8) 57.5 ......................... S Spratt 2 6 Broken Heart 57.5 ........................ Scratched 3 Signor Dal (9) 57.5 4 8. Tremendous (1) 57.5 ..................A Sims (a3) 5 67346 Irish Missile (10) 55.5 ......................A Collett 6 339x Lhotse (7) 55.5 7 5259 Scarlet Princess b (11) 55.5..........O Bosson 8 3645x Woodpecker Hill (5) 55.5...................L Innes 9 Nasheeta (4) 55.5 ....................... D Johnson 10 776. Come Dance With Me (3) 55.5 11 Marquita Miss (2) 55.5 ............. K McCulloch 12 Rikki Tikki Tavi (6) 55.5 ...................S Collett 5 3.52pm LONE STAR PUKEKOHE 1400 R65 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 1 Selous d (3) 59..................................L Innes 2 22148 Ulysses (12) 59 ...........................T Thornton 3 x1397 Mr Selfridge td (8) 58.5 ................... R Jones 4 44170 Foreigner d (9) 58 .........................M McNab 5 132 Monrecour (4) 57.5 ....................M Cameron 6 16565 Enchanting Beauty b (11) 57.5 ... D Johnson 7 2103 Elettra (7) 56.5 ................................ C Grylls 8 x2318 Hush Little Sista d (14) 56.5..... D Danis (a4) 9 6x082 Smoke House Bay d (5) 56.5 ........O Bosson 10 32507 High Class (13) 56 -

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66083 Miss Elegante (1) 55.5 .................... S Spratt 75467 Ultimate Image d (2) 55.5 ...............A Collett 166x6 Be Beautiful (6) 55 .....................D Prastiyou 0606x Kiss Like This d (10) 54...................S Collett 6 4.27pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE F&M MAIDEN $12,000, MDN F&M, 1400m 1 8x639 Sacred Desire b (14) 57.5 ........J Nason (a2) 2 37x44 Sisterella (5) 57.5 ..........................O Bosson 3 8x006 Allee Volante (7) 57.5 ......................M Vance 4 8 Maskobi Pearl (2) 57.5 5 25x2 Al Vandaam (4) 57 .....................M Coleman 6 9962 Avant (11) 57............................. M D Plessis 7 52933 Doubtless Bay b (3) 57..................M McNab 8 20x33 Our Girl Madi (15) 57 9 2x5 Uber Cougar (9) 57 ..........S Weatherley (a2) 10 88927 Zabay (6) 57 11 475. Keraton (13) 57 .................................L Innes 12 6x477 Saronic Miss (1) 57 13 85 Taihiki Pride (8) 57 ..........................A Collett 14 Artiste (12) 57 ............................M Cameron 15 x7706 Swiss Dream 57 ........................... Scratched 16 60x Tsarcraft (10) 57 17 8 Zayzay 57..................................... Scratched Emergency: Zayzay 7 5.04pm MOUNT SHOP 1400 MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1400m 1 23240 The Rebel Knight (13) 58.5 .........T Thornton 2 54. My Pride And Joy (10) 58.5 ...... M D Plessis 3 50x4. One More Dream (5) 58.5 ..................M Hills 4 Barleaner (3) 58.5 .........................M McNab 5 8 Supagroove (8) 58.5 .......................M Vance

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Mauger set to leave Tigers

Blues first-five Piers Francis is returning to England at the end of the season.

■ RUGBY

Francis heading back home

By Patrick Mckendry The selection of the Blues’ No10, a subject of much discussion for more than a decade since Carlos Spencer’s unique reign, has been given an added twist for the team’s next match against the Bulls following the announcement by Piers Francis that he is off to Northampton after this season.

Francis is adamant he should remain in the position after his performance against the Crusaders, and coach Tana Umaga is almost certain to agree.

Ihaia West, the previous incumbent, will likely get his chance again this season, but for now the 26-year-old from Gravesend in Kent should be relied upon to put the Blues back on track no matter that he is returning to the country of his birth.

The Blues desperately need a win after three successive losses to New Zealand teams, and they showed in that first 50 minutes

at AMI Stadium that they have in Francis a game manager who can help them do that. It’s time for pragmatism.

Asked yesterday before the Blues trained at their Alexandra Park headquarters whether his decision to leave would play a part in Umaga’s selections, Francis said: “I don’t think so. If I’m performing and the team is performing then what is happening post-season shouldn’t affect it.

“If I’m not performing then I don’t expect to be given the jersey.”

In the first half against the Crusaders, the Blues returned to the attacking heights of their round-one victory over the Rebels in Melbourne, before the home side instigated their almost inevitable fightback and overturned a 21-5 halftime deficit to win 33-24.

All of the visitors’ backs, and in particular midfielders George Moala and Rieko Ioane and wings Melani Nanai and Matt Duffie displayed an attacking

spark that has been absent in their defeats to the Chiefs and Highlanders and for that reason Francis is right to feel confident he will get the nod again.

The Bulls will bring a big pack but the Blues have the firepower out wide to cause them difficulties.

His decision to leave is likely to disappoint Umaga, a coach in his second year at the franchise and still searching for a longterm first-five, but in Francis’ favour is the fact that he has kept Umaga informed throughout the past fortnight.

“I’ve been speaking to him over the last couple of weeks so I’ve kept him in the loop,” Francis told the Herald.

“These opportunities arise pretty quickly and they can be taken pretty quickly. It’s only really in the last two weeks that this has come about.

“I spoke to ‘T’ in depth about it. I’m pleased I kept him in the loop. The timing is a tricky thing.

As you say, I’ve been given the 10

jersey which I’ve been craving for a while now.”

Umaga, who was also Francis’ coach at Counties, has had a big impact on his career in New Zealand. Umaga has always prized the Englishman’s toughness, but the inside back was also hugely impressive with his composure and running game late last season when replacing West in the No10 jersey, and he’s likely to be given every chance again.

“I came back over here and [Umaga] gave me the opportunity at Counties and I’ve always had the intention of not letting him down and not letting the jersey down.

“I’m really grateful for my time out here in New Zealand with the Blues rugby team and for New Zealand Rugby in general for the support they’ve given me, but I feel it’s the right time for me. A big factor is that my whole family is over there and it would be great for them to experience the journey that I’m on.”

- NZME

Ruapuna Winners: I. Beach, K. Read, P. Gardner, A. Peck, S. King, J. McNeilly, H. Davies, B. Allan, D. Ingold Stableford Winner: A. Lake 35 Nearest Pins: No 2 Aon Insurance: A. Peck, No 11 Jon McAullife Bayleys: A. Peck, No 5 Marilyn Cross Property Brokers: K. Read, No 14 ANZ Bank: W. Vessey 9&18 2nd Shot ATS: J. Sim Twos: None Nett Eagle No 6: Not Struck No Kallara Texels Player of Day 9 hole Tournament March 17

Held at Tinwald Women A Grade: Gross Hiromi Ikehata 44, Nett Marie Carrodus 34 c/b, runner-up Nett Betty O’Neill 34 Women B Grade: Gross Janice McLauchlan 58, Nett Pat Clark 36, runner-up Nett Irene McDonald 38 Men: Gross Michael Riley 51, Nett Wally Hayman 34 Putting over the field Lillian O’Hanlon 13, Joe Fualkner 15 b/l Nearest Pin: No 2 Marie Carrodus, No 6 Jan Fitzgerald, No 12 Pat Clark, No 16 Liz Power Twos: Jan Fitzgerald

Former All Black Aaron Mauger is set to be replaced as Leicester Tigers head coach by former Queensland Reds interim head coach Matt O’Connor.

The 46-year-old, who made one test appearance for the Wallabies in 1994 against Ireland, will return to the 15-time English champions, where he served as head coach between 2010 and 2013.

“We are delighted that Matt O’Connor has accepted an offer to return to Welford Road,” Leicester Tigers club chairman Peter Tom CBE said in a statement on the club’s website.

“The club has conducted an exhaustive search to find who we feel is the right person to take the team forward and this brought up the names of a number of potentially very good coaches. One of the most significant factors in our deliberations was experience of the Premiership and what it takes to win the competition.”

It is not yet clear the reason for Mauger’s departure from the club, with Leicester enjoying a reasonable degree of success so far this season.

The Tigers only just won the Anglo-Welsh Cup final yesterday, beating the Exeter Chiefs 16-12 at the Twickenham Stoop in London, while they remain very much in title contention in the Aviva Premiership, currently sitting in fifth place on 47 points, one point behind fourth-placed Bath with five games remaining in the regular season.

Perhaps Mauger’s only downfall this season was Leicester’s failure to qualify from their pool in the European Champions Cup, finishing third in Pool A behind Munster and Glasgow.

The former 46-test five-eighth will take charge of his final game for Leicester in their match against the Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens this weekend.

“We thank Aaron for his commitment to the club over the last two seasons as head coach and especially in his time in interim charge of team affairs in recent months,” club chairman Tom said.

“We wish him well for the future.”

O’Connor will leave his current position as Tonga’s assistant coach to begin his second tenure at Welford Road early next month, subject to visa.

- NZME

SPORTS DRAWS AND RESULTS RESULTS ■ Bowls Ashburton Bowling Club March 20 Ladies Triples sponsored by Ashburton Trust 1st J Hamilton, J Eddy and S Newton (Halswell ) 3 wins 23 ends 50 points, 2nd M Middleton, P Mac and W Blackwell 3 wins 23 ends 47 points, 3rd

W Suttie, H Goodall and L Spargo 3 wins 23 ends 44 points, 4th L Brown, D Calvert and M Ellis 3 wins 17 ends 43 points, 5th M Lloyd, L Currie and L Hamilton 2 wins 1 draw 18 ends 34 points, 6th J Harman, P Johnston and R Reid 2 wins 1 draw 17 ends 39 points Spider Green 1 M Foster Green 2 B Skilling.

■ Golf Mayfield Golf Club March 18 1st Round Ruapuna Rosebowl

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Steven Adams quiet as Warriors thrash Thunder

Top English analyst Stuart Barnes fears for England if the November match against the All Blacks goes ahead.

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ABs ‘to smash England’ England were tactically second rate against Ireland and would be cut to pieces by the All Blacks, according to leading northern rugby analyst Stuart Barnes.

The former England No. 10 said the All Blacks would run rampant against the narrow defensive channels employed by Eddie Jones’ team if a November showdown took place.

And he said Jones was outcoached by Ireland’s Joe Schmidt over the weekend, where England’s run of 18 victories was halted in Dublin.

Worse still, Barnes said Ireland were not even at their best as they prevented the English from breaking the All Blacks’ winning test run for a tier one nation.

“Ireland lack the firepower

Steven Adams has had his quietest game of the season as the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a 111-95 defeat at the hands of the Golden State Warriors.

Adams mustered nine points and a solitary rebound in 22 minutes of action as the Warriors took a 20-point halftime lead and never looked back.

His one rebound display was the fewest amount of rebounds he has recorded in a game since December 2014, while his 22 minutes on the floor was one of his lowest minutes logged in a game this season.

The Thunder preferred to play Enes Kanter down the stretch, partially due to garbage time, but also because he was the better performer on the day with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Most of the Thunder starters struggled, with Russell Westbrook putting up 15 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, but shooting 4/16 from the field and committing five turnovers.

Klay Thompson had 34 points and Steph Curry scored 23 for the Warriors, with the pair hitting 14 threes between them.

Curry exchanged shoves with

Oklahoma City’s Semaj Christon just before halftime, and both were issued technical fouls.

The Golden State star tangled with Christon as the pair vied for position around a jump ball with 5.3 seconds left. Players from both teams converged around them, and there was pushing on both sides. Oklahoma City’s Westbrook and Golden State’s Draymond Green also got technicals after getting caught in the middle. It was Westbrook’s 15th technical of the season.

Curry had the last laugh, hitting a three-pointer to beat the halftime buzzer and running down the tunnel to the locker room.

The game doubled as Golden State’s second visit to Oklahoma City since former Thunder star Kevin Durant signed a free agent contract with the Warriors last summer. Durant has been out since February with a left knee injury.

The loss drops the Thunder to 40-30 on the season, back into a share of sixth in the Western Conference alongside the Memphis Grizzlies.

- NZ Herald/AP

out wide to punish opponents of England’s class with tries but if the much-touted game with New Zealand takes place in the autumn, England will be cut to pieces if they defend with the same pattern as we saw in Dublin,” Barnes wrote in the Sunday Times.

“Whereas England had nothing new to offer, Ireland had flipped around their game and England were made to look tactically second best, at times almost naive.

“England were continuously caught napping in open play.

When England watched the Ireland defeat by Wales they would have seen a side playing a narrow band of driving rugby, bruising to defend against but short of imagination and variety.

“England narrowed their own defensive channels and the net result was that Ireland outflanked them, sometimes with what appeared ridiculous ease.

Elliot Daly was exposed as Keith Earls dashed down the touchline, in acres of room.

“Players win and lose games, Jones and Schmidt insist as much, but the players go out with some sort of plan to put into effect. Put simply, Ireland had a superior plan, and on the day the superior coach.

“Twice in this Six Nations tournament, Jones has been outsmarted – the bewilderment about what to do against the Italian tactics being the other occasion.”

- NZME

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

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

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

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

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

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

West Street.

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

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

7pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB.

Practice night, families welcome. 115 Racecourse Road.

7.30pm ASHBURTON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Dancing, Music, Fitness and Fun, Buffalo Hall, Cox Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY INC. Results of 1st open landscape entries.

Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST OP SHOP. Good clean Second Time Around clothing for sale. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets.

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

10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture

Encounter, interactive fun for all ages.

Main Street, Methven.

10am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit kidz for preschoolers and caregivers.

48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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

10.30am - 3.20pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Stitch and chat, Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

10.45am M.S.A.TAI CHI.

Stretching exercises for all abilities.

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

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

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

2pm R.S.A. WOMENS SECTION. A.G.M. No election, afternoon tea being provided. R.S.A. Cox Street.

2pm - 4pm VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

6pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Triples social competition, fundraiser for St John. Business teams of 3 $10 per team. Coaching given. 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

7pm ASHBURTON R.S.A. DARTS SECTION. Club night for all new and returning players, Doris Linton Lounge, Cox Street.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook shoots in front of Golden State Warriors forward David West.

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

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

Thursday 9.30am ASHBURTON AGE CONCERN. Ladies low impact exercise classes held weekly. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERUBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Daytime session, new players most welcome. E A Network Stadium, River Terrace.

Classifieds 20 Ashburton Guardian SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Zone Manager

Key responsibilities:

Full-time Parental Leave cover (15 Months) Are you interested in leading change in how Environment Canterbury works with and in the Canterbury community?

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Are you keen to step into a leadership role that drives the delivery of a diverse work programme?

If so, then the current maternity leave vacancy we have in Ashburton will be of interest to you.

This is an exciting opportunity – developed to bring greater connectivity between us and our community – reflecting Environment Canterbury’s ongoing commitment to respond to our communities aspirations and support real change in on the ground management of natural resources.

For this position we are looking for candidates who: •

Can enthusiastically work in an adaptive environment and are agile and responsive to changing needs.

Have the experience and energy to support and supervise a diverse team.

Have proven ability in developing a positive team culture and a fun working environment.

Have a collaborative working style and the ability to build genuine relationships with stakeholders and partners that deliver real outcomes.

Are effective and passionate about partnering with the community to understand their needs and challenges.

Can assist in the driving of aligned work programmes, prioritised activities and the finding of dynamic solutions to the issues at hand.

Have a proven track record of successfully delivering and reporting multiple concurrent projects within given resources and budgets.

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TRADES, SERVICES

The vacancy is to cover maternity leave of our current Ashburton Zone Manager from May 2017 to August 2018. The role could be between 32 and 40 hours per week. Whilst local area knowledge is not a pre-requisite, local applicants and those with experience in agricultural or rural support industries are encouraged to apply.

− Timely receipting, packing and dispatching of orders − Record all stock movements in job management software − Liaising and problem solving with suppliers, customers and staff − Accurately fulfilling internal store requisitions − Forklift operation including safe loading and unloading of orders and deliveries − Light assembly of irrigation parts and components − Processing of inwards goods including quality checks and stocking shelves The successful applicant will have the following skills and attributes: − − − − − − − − −

Experience in warehousing Forklift licence (F endorsement and OSH) High level of computer competency Follow instruction and work unsupervised Self-motivated and able to work in difficult situation with a can-do attitude Punctual, reliable and safety focussed Physically fit as the role involves manual handling and lifting Current drivers licence Customer focussed and excellent communication skills

Please direct all enquiries to: Rainer Irrigation Ph 307 9049 or email lucas@briggs.co.nz

Please access more information relating to these roles at: careers.ecan.govt.nz and apply online.

Vacancy 4737

Irrigation Installer

Location: Ashburton Closing Date: Sunday, March 26, 2017

Rainer require a hard working well rounded individual to assist in the installation of centre pivot irrigators, mainline and pumps etc.

Irrigation experience is preferred.

Applicant must have full drivers licence.

Please phone

Hampstead Kindergarten has a vacancy for a

STOREMAN A full time position has become available at our Woolstore.

The position is for Storeman and is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Duties include wool handling and pressing, general store work, loading and un-loading trucks.

Applicants must be physically fit, honest and reliable, have a current full drivers licence and be able to work unsupervised.

Previous Woolstore experience, along with a Class 2 heavy traffic and forklift licences would be preferred.

Remuneration and detailed job description will be discussed at the interview stage.

Applications close Friday, April 7, 2017.

Applications to: Mainland Wool Limited PO Box 338, Ashburton 7740 mainlandwool@xtra.co.nz

AUTO TRIM, CANVAS & SHADE

Call Toni & Peter May on 03 308 8893 to find out more!

151 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton www.petermay.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES

Storeman Wanted LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

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The Manager 307 9049

Kindergarten Assistant to assist teaching staff and children.

15 hours per week 11.30am to 2.30pm daily.

For application details contact: Association Manager 42 Cambridge Street, Ashburton Ph/Fax (03) 3083779 Email: association@ ashkindy.co.nz

Loan Officer Redwings Finance Ltd is a New Zealand owned and operated Financial Service Provider. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to take up the Loan Officer role in our Ashburton branch.

The ability to speak English and Philippine local dialect would be advantageous but training will be provided for the right applicant.

To register your interest in this role, please submit your CV and covering letter to info@redwings.co.nz

Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

Harvesting and Grading Opportunities Available We are looking for fit, reliable and motivated staff to work over the potato and vegetable harvest season, around Mid Canterbury.

To apply or for further information email Andrew on andrew@agstaff.co.nz phone/text 021 5024 84

For all subscriber enquiries, missed deliveries, new subscriptions, temporary stops – text, call or email:

Text 021 271 3399 Phone 0800 274 287 Email circulation@ theguardian.co.nz

Today’s construction is tomorrow’s legacy  Housing  Commercial  Farm  Renovations

Ashburton Society of Arts

Summer Show on now

• Bark • Oamaru stone • Rocks • Organic compost • Sand • Screened soil • Home deliveries available

Finishes Sunday, March 26, Short Street Studio Together with

“Preloved”

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

Dobson Street West Ph: 307 8302 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

An exhibition and sale of work by a number of well known artists. One weekend only.

Opening Friday, March 24, 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm.

Enquiries phone 308 4533

FOR SALE

Ashburton Kindergarten Association

TRADES, SERVICES

Annual General Meeting 2017

COMPUTER PROBLEMS ??

For prompt reliable Computer servicing or Laser Engraving.

Contact Kelvin Boult, KJB Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place, Ashburton. Ph 308 8989. 30 years Local service. Same day service if possible.

SUPERGOLD Discount card welcomed.

Tuesday, April 4, 7.00pm at Hampstead Kindergarten, 44 Cambridge Street ALL WELCOME Barbara Kirk, Association Manager

OLD newspapers available.

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

WHEEL alignments at great SUN CONTROL WINDOW prices. Maximise the life TINTING. Quality window of your tyres with an films for privacy, UV (fading), alignment from Neumanns heat, safety and security. For Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills cars, homes and offices. Street. Phone 308-6737.

Phone Craig Rogers 307 6347 or 0800 TINTER. Member of Master Tinters LIVESTOCK, PETS of unwanted NZ. Check us out on BUYER animals. Cattle, bobby calves, FACEBOOK. horse and all farm animals.

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

Perfect for packing, fires, bedding for animals, birds, SHORN lambs. Small numcraft work and so on. Please bers eg up to 20 mixed sex call in to the Guardian, Level and breed. From $65 + GST 3, 161 Burnett Street or each. Phone Ewan 027 435 phone 307 7900 for bundles 4031. of 10 or more.

PLANTS, PRODUCE

PEASTRAW - $5 per bale.

Delivered Ashburton / Rakaia area. Phone or text 022 502 2679.

GARAGE SALES

ASHBURTON Methodist Parish, Baring Square car park (at back of the Church) Saturday, March 25, 9am 11am.

BASHFUL bunny collection.

Ultra-cuddly bunnies in two sizes and seven colours, just in time for Easter. Small $39.00, large $54.00. Kitchen Kapers, The Arcade, Tancred Street. Phone 308 8287.

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

OLD newspapers available.

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

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

ABBY, fun outgoing lady, pretty, in/out call. Private premises. Phone 021 0869 0409.

ZSA ZSA 021 0440 698.

Attractive and busty woman who needs a hot man to fulfil and have some fun along the way. Non-smoker and clean.

R30. Genuine callers only.

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

FLATMATE wanted. $130 per week plus expenses. Must be employed. Phone 308 9122.

ROOM to rent: Bedroom with wall robe available in furnished house with one existing male flatmate.

Hampstead area. $140 a week (room and power). Buy own food. Contact for further details. Viewings arranged for March 30, evening. Room enquiry: 027 307 7259.

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OUR RECEPTION HOURS HAVE CHANGED

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Contact Des anytime for an obligation free quote on 03 308 9936 or 027 432 3258

We design, we build, we innovate.

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

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Whether or not your position is official, you and all around you sense the same thing; you’re a leader now, and you’ll press on with confidence (that you may not actually feel) to show others the way.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Today, all speaking will be public speaking, or you should consider it as such. Stay on point. Even if you’re only telling one person, craft your message as you would if it were being broadcast wide.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Another trial that tests your mettle will feature. You could do without this interruption of routine. Since you know the conflicts and inconveniences are what keep you on your game, you’ll gladly take it on.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Your water-sign nature will be amplified as your feelings flow with what’s around you in a way that feels as destined as the river that rushes over obstacles and cliffs to get to the sea.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Letting go of worry seems harder than it should be. You crave a peaceful, easy feeling, and you’ll have it. Whatever it takes to align yourself with the highest and best in your nature, you’ll be willing to do it today.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Maybe you used to think of a certain person as your adversary, but things have changed. You’re not working at crosspurposes anymore; maybe you never were.

You’ll be partners in seeking a mutual win.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You got the feeling you were doing the right thing, and that intuition will prove accurate. You will have sublime success if you stay on this course. Keep putting one foot in front of the other on this path.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You’ll be visited by a ray of hope, or rather, you’ll be heartened by the ray of hope that was always there, just hiding behind some cloud cover for a while.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): There are many difficulties and challenges in the creative process. Fears to overcome, skills to acquire and risks galore. In the end, it’s creating that brings you the greatest joy and satisfaction.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): If just one person feels more loving and accepted today because of you, you’ve made a difference in the world.

And if that one person happens to also be you, it still totally counts.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Much will be requested of you. Just because it’s doable doesn’t make it reasonable or advisable. Stand up for yourself. Don’t accommodate others at the expense of your own comfort and well-being.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Blaming another is a waste of time. Blaming yourself is also useless. Think in terms of cause and effect. You can find a quick solution when you skip the emotional baggage that comes with blame.

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MACTIER, Colin – In loving memory of a dearly loved husband, father, fatherin-law and grandfather who sadly left us four years ago today.

We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new.

We thought of you yesterday and days before that too.

We think of you in silence and we often speak your name.

All we have is memories and a picture in a frame.

Loved and remembered always From Ettie, Vicki, Rangi, Samuel and Chloe Waaka, Andy (Shane), Dalene, Matthew and Lauren Mactier and Jason, Kylie and Shanan Mactier.

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Call us on 308 3980 or call in and visit our new premises at 246 Havelock Street

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Call us on 308 3980 LIDDINGTON, Lindsay – or call in and visit our new premises at 246 Havelock Street Lindsay graced the Mico

premises for nearly 22 years.

Friend and colleague to all.

Brethren of Thistle Lodge 113 Eion McKinnon Rob Cope-Williams We will all miss your quick are called upon to attend the wit, and cheerful laugh. funeral service of the late Bro. Alan Kenneth Malcolm at the Rest well Lindsay.

Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Your time with us has come Official Opening 18 Feb - 9am til 4pm Ashburton on SATURDAY, to an end. Mico won’t be the IN MEMORIAM March 25, at 11.00am. same without you. Thanks for FAGAN, Faye – Brethren of sister Lodges are your company, it certainly 22-03-2013 invited to attend. was our pleasure. The Team A bouquet of beautiful Bro R J White at Mico Ashburton. memories sprayed with a Wor. Master million tears wishing God could have spared you if just, FUNERAL for a few more years.

MALCOLM, Alan Kenneth – On March 20, 2017 at Dearly loved Mum and friend FURNISHERS Ashburton Hospital, aged 86 of Nicola and Doug, gran of MASTER years. Loved husband of the Caitlin, Oliver and William.

MONUMENTAL MASON late Irene, and the late Norrel.

Dearly loved father and father E.B. CARTER LTD in law of Janet and Craig FUNERAL For all your memorial Hadley and Mark Malcolm. A requirements cherished grandfather and FURNISHERS New headstones and designs great grandfather. Messages Renovations, to the Malcolm family c/- PO Additional inscriptions, Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

Cleaning and Concrete work Donations to Ashburton St Carried out by qualified John would be much tradesmen. appreciated and may be left 620 East Street Ashburton at the service. A celebration Ph/Fax 308 5369 of Alan’s life will be held at or 0274 357 974 the Sinclair Centre, Park ebcarter@xtra.co.nz Street, Ashburton on NZMMMA Member SATURDAY, March 25, commencing at 11.00am.

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Funeral Services and Ashburton ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Canterbury Plains Dianne – Crematorium Ltd McGIRR, Ant, Mark, Kirsten and TODAY

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HAMPTON Peter – Office and Chapel families wish to express Passed away peacefully on Corner East & Cox thanks to everyone for the care, flowers, food, love and March 20, 2017. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Streets, Ashburton support following the passing of Dianne. Thanks to Ken Ngaire, loved stepdad of Leadley for the lovely service Marg Healy, Christine and at Ashburton Club and MSA Bob Jack, Sue and Dave and to all who attended.

Williams, Mike and Gail Thank you to all the doctors, Mackle, Kathy and Craig nurses at Ashburton Hospital Chambers. Loved Peter of and Palliative care unit for the Jess, Mike, and Sam; care of Dianne. Please Hannah, Christopher, and MID CANTERBURY accept this as a personal FUNERAL SERVICES Liam; Jeremy and Kellie, acknowledgement of our Isaac and Mikayla; Daniel, and Rosie and all the great Galbraith’s provide choice! appreciation.

We have a team of highly respected, professional funeral directors and Galbraith’s grandies. celebrants. We offer you complete funeral care including pre-arrangement, Now resting in peace, and your choice of venue, funeral celebrants and catering. provide choice! FUNERALS will be sadly missed. We believe that every life is unique and every person’s funeral needs to

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Please note all late death HAMPTON, Peter John – notices or notices sent On March 20, 2017, suddenly outside ordinary office hours at Christchurch. Dearly loved must be emailed to: husband of Ngaire. Loved deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz father and father in law of the to ensure publication. late Karen, Chris and To place a notice during Annabelle, Andrew and Bridget, Grace and Dennis office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 and Tim and Danica. Loved for more information grandad Peter of Elizabeth, and William; Harry, Augusta, Any queries and Jemima. Brother and please contact brother in law of Patricia and 0800 Evan Owens. Uncle Pete of ASHBURTON Nicholas, and Richard.

(0800-274-287) Messages to Hampton family, Terrace View Retirement Village, 37 Carters Terrace, Ashburton 7700. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on WEDNESDAY, March 22, commencing at 2.00pm. Canterbury owned, Followed by interment at the locally operated Ashburton New Lawn Patersons cemetery.

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9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show With special guest Christian Slater. 0 10am Whanau Living 10:30 The Chase 0 11:30 Come Dine With Me Daytime Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale 0 1pm Britain’s Got Talent 0 2:25 Border Security PGR 0 2:55 Tipping Point 3:55 Te Karere 2 4:25 Millionaire Hot Seat 0 5pm The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Sesame Street 3 0 6:55 Peppa Pig 0 7am Littlest Pet Shop 3 0 7:25 Beware The Batman 3 0 7:50 The 7D 0 8:15 Henry Hugglemonster 3 0 8:35 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 1pm Jeremy Kyle’s Emergency Room PGR 2pm Judge Rinder PGR 3pm My Wife And Kids 3 0 3:30 The Adam And Eve Show 0 4pm KC Undercover 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Vet Tales Mark must save a girl’s pet lamb; Stacey treats Max, who has bad arthritis; Mark and Stacey volunteer for the day at the SPCA. 0 8pm F Women In Blue 0 8:30 800 Words 0 9:30 20/20 0 10:30 1 News Tonight 0

7pm Shortland Street 0 7:30 My Kitchen Rules The teams go to Sydney’s Newport for a beachbarbecue challenge. 0 8:45 The Big Bang Theory 0 9:15 Mom AO 0 9:45 This Is Us PGR 0 10:45 Two And A Half Men AO 3 0

11pm The Catch Ben makes a critical decision just as the matriarch of the Kensington Firm pays an unexpected visit.

11:55 The Astronaut Wives Club PGR 3 0 12:45 Te Karere 3 2 1:10 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 32

11:15 Cougar Town PGR 3 0 11:45 Brooklyn Nine-Nine PGR 0 12:10 Angie Tribeca AO 0 12:35 F Mistresses 3 1:25 Shortland Street 3 0 1:55 Infomercials 2:55 Scandal AO 3 3:40 The Real 3 4:30 Regular Show 3 0 4:40 The Adam And Eve Show 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

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6:30 Pukoro 2 7am Miharo 2 7:30 Dora Matatoa 2 8am Pukana 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Kawe Korero – Reporters 9:30 R And R 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Ako 3 2 3pm Pukoro 2 3:30 Miharo 2 4pm Dora Matatoa 2 4:30 Road To The Nats 3 5pm N Marae PGR 2 5:30 N Haka Nation 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 6:30 Te Kaea 2 7pm Kawe Korero – Reporters 7:30 N Kitchen Kura Claire from Kaikohe hosts a dinner fundraiser for the school swimming pool.

8pm The Topp Twins – Do Not Adjust Your Twinset 3 8:30 Game Of Bros 9pm N Haka Life PGR 9:30 N Queens Of Panguru 10pm Haka Nation 3 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2

11:30 The Project News and entertainment show hosted by Jesse Mulligan, Kanoa Lloyd and Josh Thomson.

Midnight Infomercials

11:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR A celebrity chat show.

12:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

1am Closedown

11pm Kawe Korero – Reporters News reporters dissect and discuss the day’s news and events.

11:30 Closedown

MOVIES GREATS

6am CSI MV 6:50 Criminal Intent MV 7:40 Storage Wars PG 8:05 Storage Wars PG 8:30 Shipping Wars PG 8:55 The Simpsons PG 9:20 Criminal Minds 16VS 10:10 CSI – Miami MV 10:55 Covert Affairs MV 11:45 Hawaii Five-0 MV 12:35 Pawn Stars PG 1pm Smackdown MV 3:05 Border Security M 3:35 Shipping Wars PG 4:05 Storage Wars PG 4:30 Storage Wars PG 5pm The Simpsons PG 5:30 Criminal Intent MV 6:30 Border Security M 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 NCIS – New Orleans MV 9:30 Reckless MV 10:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 11:25 CSI – Miami MV 12:15 Smackdown MV 1:50 Criminal Minds 16VS 2:40 CSI MV 3:30 The Simpsons PG 3:55 NCIS – New Orleans MV 4:45 Reckless MV 5:35 Border Security M

6:20 Flightplan MV 2005 Thriller. Jodie Foster, Peter Sarsgaard.

7:55 Midnight In Paris PGS 2011 Romantic Comedy. Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams. 9:30 Red MVL 2010 Action. Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman.

11:20 Cuban Fury MLS 2014 Romantic Comedy. Nick Frost, Rashida Jones. 12:55 Blue Jasmine ML 2013 Drama.

Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin.

2:35 The Mummy – Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor MV 2008 Action. Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello, Michelle Yeoh.

4:25 Phenomenon PG 1996 Romantic Fantasy.

John Travolta, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall. 6:25 Inside Man MVL 2006 Crime.

Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster.

8:30 Happy Gilmore ML 1996 Comedy. A retired hockey player enters the Pro Golf Tour to earn money to save his grandmother from losing her house. Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen.

10:05 After.Life 16VLSC 2009 Horror. Christina Ricci, Liam Neeson, Justin Long.

11:45 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride PGC 2005 Animated.

12:10 The Runner MLS 2015 Drama. 1:40 The Gallows MVC 2015 Horror. 3am Bad Neighbours 2 – Sorority Rising 16VLSC 2016 Comedy.

4:30 The Trust 16VLSC 2016 Crime.

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6am The Fairly Odd Parents 6:25 Sanjay And Craig 6:50 The Penguins Of Madagascar 7:15 Monsters v Aliens 7:40 Kid v Kat 8:05 Avatar – The Last Airbender 8:30 Endangered Species 8:55 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:25 Wheel Of Fortune 3 9:50 Jeopardy 3 10:25 The Doctors PGR 11:20 Hot Bench 11:50 Bones PGR 3 12:50 Fargo AO 3 1:50 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 2:55 Escape To The Country 3 3:55 Antiques Roadshow 3 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Wheel Of Fortune 6:30 Jeopardy 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Suits PGR Harvey and Mike must prove the innocence of a woman accused of insider trading; Mike helps Rachel study for the LSAT, at the risk of revealing his secret.

8:30 Skint AO 9:30 Ross Kemp – Extreme World AO 0 10:30 Madam Secretary PGR 3 0

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10am Teen Mom 3 10:55 Catfish 3 11:45 Snapped PGR 3 12:40 Vanderpump Rules AO 3 1:35 Dating Naked 3 2:30 The Real Housewives Of Sydney 3 3:40 Hoarders 3 4:35 Dance Moms 5:30 Teen Mom 6:30 Catfish 7:30 Hoarders 3 Bebe’s husband gave her everything, but when he was murdered, her life unravelled, and now her hoarding is so bad she even steals things when she is at church.

8:30 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills As tension between Dorit and Erika continues, Lisa Rinna and Eileen pick a side, while Lisa Vanderpump and Kyle watch.

9:30 Vanderpump Rules AO James is excited to play his biggest DJ set since being fired from SUR, but the gig is ruined when his cheating is exposed.

10:30 Intervention 11:30 Snapped PGR 3 12:15 Infomercials 3

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2:55 Entertainment Tonight 3:20 Sticky TV 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm 4:25 The Blocktagon The girls set out to win crane time; Kingi sets out to win over the Block architect.

5:25 Family Feud 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Project 7:30 Married At First Sight Australia PGR 0 9pm This Time Next Year PGR 0 10pm NewsHub Late 10:30 NCIS AO 3 0

6:05 Paranormal Activity – The Ghost Dimension MVC 2015 Horror. Chris Murray, Brit Shaw. 7:40 Lost Boy MVS 2015 Drama. Virginia Madsen, Mark Valley. 9:10 In The Heart Of The Sea MVC 2015 Action. Chris Hemsworth, Brendan Gleeson.

11:10 Barely Lethal MVL 2015 Action. Hailee Steinfeld, Samuel L Jackson.

12:50 Grimsby 16VLSC 2016 Comedy Action.

Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Rebel Wilson.

2:15 Paranormal Activity – The Ghost Dimension MVC 2015 Horror. Chris Murray, Brit Shaw. 3:50 Lost Boy MVS 2015 Drama.

Virginia Madsen, Mark Valley.

5:20 Don’t Blink 16VLS 2014 Horror. Mena Suvari, Brian Austin Green. 6:55 Bad Neighbours 2 – Sorority Rising 16VLSC 2016 Comedy.

Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron. 8:30 The Trust 16VLSC 2016 Crime. Two police officers investigating a drug invasion stumble on a mysterious bank vault.

Nicolas Cage, Elijah Wood, Sky Ferreira.

10:05 Terminator Genisys MVL 2015 Action.

New Zealand Hunter Adventures, 8:30pm on Choice

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1am The Mummy – Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor MV 2008 Action. 2:50 Phenomenon PG 1996 Romantic Fantasy.

4:50 Happy Gilmore ML 1996 Comedy.

SKY SPORT 1 6am Golf – US PGA Tour (HLS) Arnold Palmer Invitational Event.

7am The Golf Fix Michael Breed tackles viewer questions, demonstrates useful drills and takes a look at best shots from the weekend.

8am Golf Channel Academy 9am Golf – Champions Tour (HLS) Tuscon Conquistodres Classic.

10am Rugby – The Breakdown 10:30 Football – A-League Sydney Wanderers FC v Wellington Phoenix.

11am Football – Arsenal TV West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal.

2pm Golf Central 3pm Golf – US PGA Tour (HLS) Arnold Palmer Invitational Event.

4pm L Golf – Champions Tour Tuscon Conquistodres Classic.

5pm Rugby – Super Rugby (RPL) Crusaders v Blues.

From AMI Stadium.

7pm Rugby Nation 8pm Rugby – The Breakdown 8:30 Inside Supercars 9:30 #SkySpeed 10pm NZ Football Weekly 10:30 Fight Night

THURSDAY

12:30 UFC Now 1:30 Football – Arsenal TV West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal.

4:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Crusaders v Blues.

5am Rugby On Fox

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6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Money For Nothing 7:30 Bondi Vet 8:30 Flippin’ RVs 9:30 Beverly Hills Pawn 10am Valentine Warner’s Wild Table 10:30 The Living Room 11:30 Auction Hunters Noon Building The Dream 1pm The House That 100K Built – Tricks Of The Trade 2pm Money For Nothing 3pm Donna Hay – Fast, Fresh, Simple 3:30 The Water Brothers 4pm Shark Man 4:30 Serve It Like Sarah 5pm Jimmy’s Australian Food Adventure 5:30 The French Collection 6:30 American Restoration

7:30 Robson Green Extreme Fisherman 8:30 New Zealand Hunter Adventures PGR The boys go to the Canterbury Alps during winter in search of a red stag before their antlers are cast for the year.

9:30 Cold Water Cowboys 10:30 American Restoration 11:30 Serve It Like Sarah Sarah Todd, former MasterChef Australia contestant and restaurateur, shares her experiences in Goa, India.

Midnight Jimmy’s Australian Food Adventure 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am American Restoration 2am Travels With The Bondi Vet 3am Beverly Hills Pawn 4am New Zealand Hunter Adventures PGR 5am Cold Water Cowboys

SKY SPORT 2 6am Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Cowboys v Sea Eagles.

8am Back Page 9am UCL Magazine Show 9:30 Football – A-League Highlights Show 10am Football League Show 10:30 Cricket – International Blackcaps v South Africa – Second Test. 11am Cricket – International India v Australia – Third Test. 11:30 UCL Magazine Show Noon Back Page 1pm Football – ACFC U17 (RPL) Finals. 4pm Rugby – The Breakdown 4:30 Football – A-League Sydney Wanderers FC v Wellington Phoenix.

5pm Football – A-League Highlights Show 5:30 Football – NZ Premiership Highlights Show 6pm Football League Show 6:30 Back Page 7:30 Cricket – International Blackcaps v South Africa – Second Test, Day Three. 8pm Cricket – International India v Australia – Third Test, Day Five.

8:30 NRL 360 9:30 League Life 10pm Queenslander Only 10:30 Super Rugby Kick & Chase 11:30 Rugby League – NRL Sharks v Dragons. THURSDAY Midnight Football – NZ Premiership Highlights Show 12:30 Football League Show 1am Football – A-League Highlights Show 1:30 Back Page 2:30 Inside Supercars 3:30 #SkySpeed 4am Rugby League – NRL Cowboys v Sea Eagles; Bulldogs v Warriors; Titans v Eels; Sharks v Dragons.

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DISCOVERY 6am Auction Hunters PG Mr Haff Goes to Washington.

6:30 The Unexplained Files PG 7:30 How Do They Do It? PG 8am Auction Hunters PG Rock and Roll.

8:30 MythBusters PG Food Fables. 9:25 Everest Rescue PG Life on the Line.

10:20 Taking Fire M The Long Road Home. 11:15 Web Of Lies M 12:10 The Perfect Murder M Heart Shot. 1:05 Momsters – When Moms Go Bad M 1:30 Momsters – When Moms Go Bad M 2pm How It’s Made PG 2:25 How It’s Made PG 2:55 How Do They Do It? PG 3:20 Auction Hunters PG Betsy’s Last Stand. 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG Wasted Talent.

4:45 Alaska – The Last Frontier M When Cows Attack. 5:40 MythBusters PG 6:35 What On Earth? M 7:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 8:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M Chopper Rescue.

9:30 Edge Of Alaska M The Old Man On the Mountain.

10:30 Alaskan Bush People M 11:30 The Unexplained Files M

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12:30 Momsters – When Moms Go Bad M 12:55 Momsters – When Moms Go Bad M 1:25 The Perfect Murder M 2:20 Auction Hunters PG 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:10 Arctic Rescue M 5:05 Yukon Men M

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Sport Foran in Warriors debut Star signing Kieran Foran is in line to make his long-awaited Warriors debut in Sunday’s vital round four NRL match against St George Illawarra at UOW Jubilee Oval clash.

The Kiwis’ five-eighth has been named among the extended reserves in coach Stephen Kearney’s 21man squad, but a decision on his involvement will be made later in the week, as he works to prove his fitness after a slower-than-expected recovery from shoulder surgery.

Rookie playmaker Ata Hingano is listed to make his sixth outing in the No 6 jersey.

In with a chance

Ashburton cyclist Jenna Borthwick is making big strides in the world of cycling including gaining a heap of praise from former Olympian, Hayden Roulston.

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Former Ashburton cycling Olympian, Hayden Roulston is predicting big things for local riding star Jenna Borthwick.

Roulston played the role of coach of the Mid-South Canterbury cycling team that competed at last week’s National Age Group Championships at the Avantidrome in Cambridge.

The meet proved to be a successful one for the team with a number of personal bests and a lot of success, particularly for Borthwick and Timaru’s Mitchel Fitzsimons.

“Everyone we had up there went really well,” Roulston said.

“I didn’t really know what to expect to be honest, Jenn and Mitch had both had good results last year so I guess there was a bit of expectation they might do well again, but it was very much going in blind for me.”

Fitzsimons won everything he contested during the week’s competition, but from an Ashburton perspective, Borthwick’s results were really encouraging looking toward the future.

She claimed overall honours in the Under 15 girls’ 5 kilometre points race, the derby and the scratch race and finished second in the 500 metre time trial.

“She had a great week, her results were outstanding and she’s a real wee star in the making from what I can see.”

Roulston coached another Ashburton cycling star, Lauren Ellis, at a similar stage in her career.

Ellis has gone on to be a Commonwealth Games medallist and is renowned around the world for her talents on the bike.

“I had a bit to do with Lauren in a coaching role when she was about the same age as what Jenna is now,” Roulston said.

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“And Jenna is just a baby Lauren, there’s so much that is similar about them at the same stage of their careers.

“She’s got the power there but also the drive and in this sport you have to want to do it and have to want to push yourself to the limits to succeed and Jenna has all of it.”

Roulston said that he’s been impressed with Borthwick’s effort and motivation from the first time he saw her and was pleasantly surprised when she stood up at a training camp in January and stated that her dream goal for cycling was to be an Olympic champion.

“She’s obviously on the right track, but at the moment it’s more about enjoying it and taking everything she can in.

“Things don’t usually get too serious for another few years yet, but everything is looking positive for her in my opinion.”

As a natural born competitor, Roulston said the change to coach as opposed to competitor was something he had really enjoyed.

“I loved being out there in the middle with the team, it was totally different to what I am used to.

“I’ve done a lot of coaching, but last week was the first time I’ve been out in the middle at an event with them.

“I don’t have a university piece of paper on the wall or anything like that, but I do have the experience of being where these kids have been which I would like to think can help me when it comes to helping them.”

Roulston said he saw enough over the course of the week to want to further his involvement with the coaching role and Borthwick’s continued progression up the ranks will be a major factor in that desire.

A century from Peter Fulton has strengthened Canterbury’s grip on the Plunket Shield after the opening day of the penultimate round.

Fulton hit his 19th first-class century, reaching 110 to lead Canterbury to 297-6 at stumps against Central Districts. Canterbury hold a 19 point lead atop the ladder, and can potentially wrap up the title with an outright win; a goal which their batsmen are putting them in a decent position to accomplish.

Sharks sign Segeyaro The tug of war over James Segeyaro has officially ended. The ex-Penrith rake is set to make his Cronulla debut as soon as this weekend, with English club Leeds finally providing a release after his messy departure. The Papua New Guinea international was named in the Sharks’ initial 21-man squad for Saturday night’s away clash with Parramatta, despite not having his NRL contract officially registered.

Cronulla announced yesterday they would sign Segeyaro on a two-year deal.

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