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It is hoped that changes to Ashburton traffic lights at peak flow times will stop scenes such as this. But some councillors have some strong doubts. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

Light changes to gridlock town BY SUE NEWMAN

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Traffic could be flowing more smoothly through Ashburton, but cross town motorists might be in for a long wait to cross State Highway One as traffic light timings are changed during peak travel times. When traffic volumes are heavy, traffic lights through Ashburton are now being manually over-ridden from the Christchurch Transport Operations Centre. At those times all State Highway lights will be permanently on green. And that, says Ashburton District Council service delivery committee chairman Stuart Wilson, will effectively

create massive queues on side streets. Rather than fixing the problem it will simply move it to local traffic, he said. Councillors were told by email on Monday that the light phasing trial had already started and would be run for an undisclosed period of time. “They say they’ll control our lights according to queues so they can flush traffic through, Wilson said. It’s an experiment doomed to fail, he believes, with the Walnut Avenue roundabout likely to be a significant hurdle to keeping traffic flowing down the highway. “They’re simply forgetting or ignoring there will be a hold up at Walnut Avenue

and it means people will never be able to get across the main road.” The bottle-necks at town centre traffic lights was likely to mean people would drive to secondary streets and possibly take risks to get onto the highway, he said. “All the talk has been about our traffic being local traffic in terms of our second bridge; this looks like NZTA admitting it’s not all local. The idea is when there are major traffic flows this will come into effect.”

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Friday, March 22, 2019

Semi-automatic military style guns banned

Council’s first live streamed meetings

By Jaime Pitt-macKay

History was made at the Ashburton District Council yesterday when two of its committee meetings were streamed live to Facebook. The council has joined the growing number of councils around New Zealand that are taking their meetings to residents to encourage wider participation in local government business. A decision to stream meetings was made last year, but councillors opted to wait until they moved into their new headquarters on Havelock Street before turning on the camera. A fixed camera is used to record meetings and these are broadcast with a delay of a few minutes. Councillors opted for the slightly delayed broadcast to ensure there were no opportunities for members of the public to contact councillors by text or email during debate. Yesterday’s environmental services committee was the first one to go to air with chairman Peter Reveley suggesting councillors needed to be on their best behaviour.

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that military style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles will be banned under strong gun laws put in place yesterday. The laws have been put in place immediately to prevent stockpiling of the weapons, and came into effect at 3pm yesterday. “On 15 March our history changed forever. Now, our laws will too. We are announcing action today on behalf of all New Zealanders to strengthen our gun laws and make our country a safer place,” Ardern said. “Cabinet agreed to overhaul the law when it met on Monday, 72 hours after the horrific terrorism act in Christchurch. Now, six days after this attack, we are announcing a ban on all military style semi-automatics (MSSA) and assault rifles in New Zealand. “Related parts used to convert these guns into MSSAs are also being banned, along with all high-capacity magazines.” Ashburton Deerstalkers’ Club treasurer Kelvin Williams welcomed the decision, saying that if it is going to save lives down the line, it is the right decision. “The high-powered semi-automatic rifles aren’t really appropriate for our sporting activities and bolt-action rifles suffice,” he said. “If it is going to save lives down the track that is good. “It is a shame that one person has had to change things for everybody else, 99.9 per cent of licensed firearms users are very responsible and it is a shame that he (the person who committed the Christchurch terrorist attack) was one as well.” Certain exceptions have been made around certain weapons that serve important roles but have new restrictions in place. “We have also acknowledged that some guns serve legitimate purposes in our farming communities, and have therefore set out exemptions for 0.22 calibre rifles and shotguns commonly used for duck hunting. These will have limitations around their capacity,” Ardern said. Williams said the weapons like the .22 calibre rifles are very useful for hunting small game like rabbits and hares. People who have purchased these weapons in the past will not be left out

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a ban on military style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles yesterday. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN of pocket by the law changes, with cabinet directing officials to put a buy-back scheme in place. Preliminary advice suggests that the cost of the buy-back could cost between $100m and $200m. The changes have been by an Order in Council under section 74A(c) of the Arms Act adding two more groups of semi-automatics under the MSSA definition. A semi-automatic firearm that is capable of being used in combination with a detachable magazine (other than one designed to hold 0.22-inch or less rimfire cartridges) that is capable of holding more than five cartridges; and A semi-automatic firearm that is a shotgun and is capable of being used in combination with a detachable magazine that is capable of holding more than five cartridges. The changes made yesterday only signal the first step of changes the government are set to make as a response to the terror attack. “The actions announced today are the first step of the Government’s response. We will continue to develop stronger and more effective licensing rules, storage requirements and penalties for not complying with gun regulations. It is the Government’s intention that these amendments will go through the full legislative pro-

cess,” she said. “To owners who have legitimate uses for their guns, I want to reiterate that the actions being announced today are not because of you, and are not directed at you. Our actions, on behalf of all New Zealanders, are directed at making sure this never happens again.” The police will work with the New Zealand Defence Force to enable to safe storage, transport and destruction of the MSSAs. An online form will be established by police to allow owners to arrange collection of firearms by police which is expected to go live over the weekend. The collection service has been established as it was not considered practicable for the firearms owners to physically return their weapons to police stations without prior approval. Federated Farmers have welcomed the changes, acknowledging the decision may not be popular amongst some of their members. “This will not be popular among some of our members but after a week of intense debate and careful consideration by our elected representatives and staff, we believe this is the only practicable solution,” Feds Rural Security spokesperson Miles Anderson said.

Light changes to gridlock town From P1 The trial might have sound reasoning behind it but there had been appalling lack of communication from NZTA with the public over what was happening, Russell Ellis said. “Who gets the job of explaining to people why they can’t cross town because they need to flush traffic through? They’ve shown absolutely no consideration for ratepayers,” he said. He wanted to know how long each traffic flush would run for, but no information had been provided. The constant flow of traffic on the highway would create even bigger issues in Tinwald for people accessing the highway, Lynette Lovett said. “Already there are several cars backed up trying to get onto the highway. This will have a really negative effect.” Easter would test the impact of the timing change and that’s when the council would know the downside of keeping traffic flowing on the highway, Neil Brown said.

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Friday, March 22, 2019

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Tinwald Lodge opens its doors tonight BY SUE NEWMAN

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It’s been more than a year in the building, but tonight the Tinwald Domain’s new accommodation block will officially open its doors to guests from around the world. The lodge has been a true exercise in community co-operation, said reserve board chairman Alistair Wing. It was built with a $1 million loan from the Ashburton District Council and through the bargaining powers of two board members John Howe and Gary Thorpe materials have been sourced at great prices and local tradies had helped keep a cap on costs, he said. “These guys project-managed it and used their buying power and that meant we did the job for just under $1 million. We’ve had a quantity surveyor look at the lodge and he estimated the build cost at $1.8 million,” Wing said. The lodge had been built with community effort and it was a facility that basically belonged to the community, he said. While it will be officially opened today, Wing said it had been accommodating guests for a few weeks.

Tinwald reserve board chairman Alistair Wing outside the new Tinwald Lodge. The lodge is run as part of the Tinwald Domain and is sited in the newly developed camping area sited to the south of the domain area. All campers are now accommodated in this area. The new

“We wanted to do a soft opening first just to iron out any teething problems.” There had been very few and the comments from people who had stayed were very positive, he said.

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area was developed because the camping ground was becoming so popular it was starting to encroach on other activity areas in the domain, Wing said. The lodge has eight en suite rooms and two bunk rooms,

along with a communal kitchen and lounge. Tonight’s opening is open to the public and will start with a walk through from 4pm followed by the speeches and a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Case made for cutting councillors BY SUE NEWMAN

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Whether nine councillors or 12 are elected to the Ashburton District Council in October is in the hands of just three people. Yesterday, on behalf of the council mayor Donna Favel made the case for councillor numbers to be cut from 12 to nine in this year’s election, with two ratepayers Marion Bartlett and Gordon Mockford putting the case for the status quo to commissioners Janie Annear, Pita Parone and Brendan Duffy. Its recommendation to cut councillor numbers was made after looking at a range of factors, including numbers at other councils, the projected growth of the district and in the belief that nine

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jority of those responding wanted change, she told the commissioners. “In reducing numbers of councillors we will be encouraging members to take a more district wide approach to their decision making,” she said. Commissioner Duffy questioned how a reduced number of councillors could better serve a growing population. Yes, there would be a greater workload but there would be greater competition for seats and greater accountability, Favel replied and the population numbers were within the commission’s guidelines. Technology had changed workloads for councillors and there

councillors meant more competition for seats and greater accountability for all councillors, Favel said. She used Timaru as an example of a district with a larger population that was served successfully by nine councillors. And in terms of competition for seats, at some elections, she said, there were no elections needed in rural wards. Last year’s residents’ survey showed just 69 per cent satisfaction with the performance of the mayor and councillors and that indicated change of some kind was needed, Favel said. The council had surveyed residents, invited submissions and held a public meeting as part of the consultation process. The ma-

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were greater efficiencies that could be made in workloads and a better focus on governance, she said. “Your message is you’ll get better candidates but will the community be better represented?” Duffy said. Favel replied that fewer councillors would increase democratic accountability of councillors and that nine would be enough to meet the community’s needs. Mockford and Bartlett’s concerns centred around representation and how nine councillors could achieve this better than 12. They were also concerned about the consultation process and suggested the council had led the community by stating its pre-

ferred option was for numbers to be cut. “I acknowledge not all members of the community will agree with our decision but we’ve considered the issues raised in all responses,” Favel said. “And the majority of those who responded to our survey supported change so we determined the community wanted change.” The council had opted to retain three wards but some minor boundary changes will be made at the next election. These include bringing Lake Hood and the Tarbottons Road area into the urban ward. The commissioners reserved their decision but this must be released by April 10.

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Friday, March 22, 2019

Nets keep birds away from precious grapes By Linda CLarke

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Huge nets have been slung over the vines at Ashburton’s CharRees vineyard to protect the ripening crop of grapes from birds. Vineyard owner Charlie Hill said the Riesling grapes were looking good though the volume of pinot noir and pinot gris grapes was down because of poor weather during the flowering season. “It will be a smaller crop this year and the nets help us protect the grapes that we do have.” Harvest will be late April, with the Riesling grapes last. The grapes are taken to Waipara, where they are turned into wine. Hill and his wife Esma bought the 2.8ha block on State Highway 1 just south of Tinwald in 2007 and turned their passion for wine into a business that they ran alongside their milk delivery operation until last year. They are now full time grape-growers, producing a range of wines. Hill said more tourists were stopping at the cellar door and the vineyard had a regular presence at A&P shows and food shows in the region. The couple’s focus is currently on their next event, which is a Twilight in the Vines at the vineyard on April 6. Hill said the event had been scheduled earlier in the year, but his illhealth meant it did not go ahead. April 6 was a chance to enjoy an autumn afternoon with wine, food, music and – for the first time – boutique beer. He said feedback from people to previous vineyard gatherings had led to the inclusion of a boutique beer, which would be an attraction to those who did not prefer wine. Left – Nets protect the ripening grapes from birds at Ashburton’s CharRees vineyard. The crop will be harvested late next month. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Major pipe renewal to close Chalmers Avenue By Sue newman

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Major work to renew sewer mains in Ashburton’s east will see parts of Chalmers Avenue closed to traffic from Monday. The work is part of the ongoing River Crossing project that is replacing the town’s old main wastewater pipes ahead of work starting on the next stage of the project. This will see pipes under the Ashburton River replaced. Last year the section of sewer along Walnut Avenue was replaced. Ashburton District Council service delivery group manager Neil McCann said the waste water pipe replacement programme had been undertaken to ensure the system could cope with future growth in Ashburton. From Monday the section of

Chalmers Avenue between the Victoria Street/Wakanui Road and Albert Street intersections will be closed. Heavy vehicles are encouraged to use the traffic detour that will be in place, directing them down to Trevors Road and then back to join Chalmers Avenue.

“We have been upgrading the key trunk main of our current system that services the Allenton, eastern Borough and Netherby areas. These pipes have begun to reach the end of their serviceable life and we are replacing them with larger pipes to ensure they have the capacity

to serve our district into the future,” McCann said. He is advising motorists to avoid the affected area of Chalmers Avenue where possible, to keep traffic congestion to a minimum. “We understand this necessary work may pose some inconvenience to affected residents in the area, but our contractors will be doing their very best to keep this to a minimum.” The Chalmers Avenue work is expected to be finished by midMay, weather permitting. Its completion will be followed by the replacement of pipes under the Ashburton River, a major project that will shortly go out to tender. Work on this will start after July 1. “This work when it’s completed, will set us up as a town, well into the future,” McCann said.

In brief Correction The Guardian wishes to apologise for an error in Wednesday’s edition. On page 6, a story incorrectly identified the winner of the tertiary education scholarship at the Methven A&P Show as Joseph Todhunter. The winner was in fact Joseph Todd, and the Guardian apologises for any confusion caused.

Dog fees set to rise Dog owners in the Ashburton District will be looking at handing over more money to register their dogs from July. The Ashburton District Council has taken a broad brush approach to most of its fees and charges of 2.2 per cent when it comes to the increases for the next financial year, but dog registration fees in many cases are increasing by more than 10 per cent. Next year it will cost $54 to register your de-sexed urban or rural dog, up from $48 and $83 if your urban dog is un-neutered. The council has a number of dogs that are classified as either menacing or dangerous and a higher registration fee applies to these. A menancing dog living rurally will cost $54 and a dangerous dog, $81 to register next year. Menacing urban dogs will next year cost $83 to register and dangerous dogs $124.

Victim not a victim Police have apologised to a woman who was wrongly listed on court charge sheets as a murder victim of the alleged Christchurch mosque gunman. The woman was connected to the shootings but is still alive. When the alleged gunman appeared in court last week he faced one charge of murdering a woman. Her name was suppressed. Further charges are expected to be laid. But in a new development, police have confirmed they made an error and the person listed as the murder victim is still alive. The error would not affect the validity of the prosecution. - NZME

Murder arrest A 20-year-old accused of murdering a young Auckland father has appeared in court following a series of armed police raids. The man appeared yesterday in the Manukau District Court. He was granted interim name suppression and remanded in custody until his next appearance in the High Court at Auckland next month. Arthur (Afa) Brown, 26, was fatally shot outside a group of shops on Vine St in Mangere at about 12.45am on March 10. Brown is survived by his wife Atiliai Brown, who recently gave birth, while the couple had only been married for less than two months. - NZME

Motorcyclist crashes Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway has been closed between Neilson St off-ramp and Hillsborough Rd for all northbound traffic. Emergency services report a motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a four-vehicle crash on the stretch of State Highway 20. The crash occurred on the northbound lanes before the Queenstown Rd off-ramp and was reported around 3.20pm. - NZME

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Friday, March 22, 2019

School lockdown review after attacks

Katrina Casey doors to let them in so obviously that goes against what a lockdown is,” he told the radio network. “It is one of the bigger problems, so we just need to have confirmation and direction that says the police have put us into a lockdown, then they are the ones who lift it, and that means that everyone stays away.”

Rangitata Water Ltd drops water storage pond appeal Rangitata Water Limited has withdrawn its appeal in the consent process for a mega water storage pond at Klondyke. Rangitata Diversion Race Management Ltd (RDR) was granted consent to build the pond last year, but three appeals have held up the project. The appellants, which also include an association of salmon anglers and Ngai Tahu, have been in mediation with RDR through the Environment Court. RDR chief executive Ben Curry said Rangitata Water had withdrawn its appeal as a result of discussions at a recent round of mediation. The other appeals continue to be mediated and the process confidential. RDR was granted a suite of consents in July for the storage facility, which will make use of an existing take from the river and a new one for an additional 10 cumecs. The appellants are concerned

about the new take. The consent also allowed the RDR to replace an underperforming bio-acoustic fish fence with a more efficient system of rotary drums. The big storage lake, estimated to cost $265 million to build, is about future-proofing water for irrigators, as well as creating the ability to use water for other purposes, like supplementing flows in the Ashburton River and managed aquifer recharge. RDR bought a 244ha farm at Klondyke in 2009 with a view to building the facilityt. It was the biggest investment then since the scheme was built nearly 80 years ago – water is taken by consent from the Rangitata River and distributed by the 67km canal to irrigators across the Mid Canterbury plains. The water is also used for hydro-generation.

Four more cases of measles Another four people in Canterbury have been diagnosed with the measles. Canterbury medical officer of health Dr Ramon Pink said the number of cases had now risen to 34, with another five cases under investigation. “We’ve had another four confirmed cases this week and we’re concerned that numbers are tracking upwards,” he said. Pink said Canterbury’s young people were being hit hardest by measles. “Twenty-two of our 34 cases have occurred in people aged 28 and younger. This group is particularly susceptible to measles, and we need to increase vaccination uptake amongst this group if we’re to

stop the spread of measles.” GP teams were focusing on those who need the vaccine most – people aged between 12 months and 28 years who had never been immunised. In most cases the disease had been spread to others in the same household, school or workplace, Pink said. “But for some cases we haven’t been able to identify any links, indicating that measles is spreading in the community. “We’re asking people who are unwell with measles-like symptoms, or who have never been vaccinated, to stay away from large gatherings. - NZME

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School lockdown procedures will be reviewed urgently after desperate parents were unable to reach their children following the Christchurch mosque attacks. Ministry of Education deputy secretary Katrina Casey has announced that the ministry will start a review of its lockdown procedures on April 2 in co-operation with the police and principals’ associations. The move follows reports that desperate parents tried to get into schools during the lockdown imposed on all Christchurch schools from 2.20pm until 6pm last Friday, as soon as the two mosque attacks became known. The lockdowns meant that no one was allowed to enter or leave the schools. Canterbury Primary Principals’ Association president Shane Buckner told Radio NZ that schools needed to know they had a legal right to turn parents away during a lockdown. “We had some schools where parents were banging on the doors, sometimes threatening people, trying to take their children out of the school, which of course means we have to open up the

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The nation’s Muslim Call to Prayer will take place at 1.30pm today, followed by a two-minute silence at 1.32pm. On Friday last week, the two reflection events will be broadcast at Hagley Park and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern encourages as many people as possible to take part. “How we choose to reflect during the silence will be different for each of us,” Ardern said. “Everyone should do what feels right for them, wherever they are – at home, at work, at school. “I know many New Zealanders wish to mark the week that has passed since the terrorist attack, and to support the Muslim community as they return to mosques.” Planning for a National Memorial Service is also continuing, the Prime Minister announced. The service will be held in Christchurch but the Government is looking at ways the rest of the country can get involved with the service. “I appreciate there is significant interest in this service from throughout New Zealand and internationally, and we will continue to work closely with the local Muslim community, Ngai Tahu, FIANZ and Christchurch City Council to provide more information as soon as we can,” Ardern said. “As a nation, as one, we will pay our respects to those who died in Christchurch.” - NZME

Casey said schools, kura and early learning centres “did the best job they could of keeping their children safe in very challenging circumstances”. “Because this lockdown was for a significant period of time, covered a large area of a major city, affected a very large number of families and occurred at a time of uncertainty about the nature of the events that were unfolding it is even more important than usual that we undertake a review of all aspects of the lockdown,” she said. “We will be doing that review in conjunction with police and the three principals’ associations and will be seeking views from parents as well. “We expect the review will help inform appropriate advice to all schools and early learning centres. “The review will get under way from April 2 and will take at least a few weeks to complete. We are also mindful that the term break will shortly occur and we need to ensure everyone who wants to have input can do so.” Terms of reference for the review will be made available on April 2. - NZME

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Friday, March 22, 2019

The senior team of 2001 was the first Southern Rugby Football Club team to win the Watters Cup

Southern Rugby Club turns 25 By Linda CLarke

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The Southern Rugby Club turns 25 in May and is planning to mark the occasion with a rugby-filled weekend involving the club’s smallest and oldest members. The club is a successful amalgamation of the Hinds and Mayfield rugby clubs and jubilee organisers say joining forces had been the best thing for rugby, and the sport in general, for the two rural communities. Both Mayfield and Hinds last fielded separate senior rugby teams in 1992. The following year they got together and talked amalgamation, and a united Southern fielded its first teams in 1994. Their first Watters Cup win was in 2001 and it heralded a golden period for the club. Sharing memories, as well as acknowledging the history of both Hinds and Mayfield clubs before that, will be a big part of jubilee celebrations on May 10 and 11. Organiser Robert Ellis said there would be plenty of old photos to look over and time for players to yarn about their time in the Southern jersey. He said the amalgamation had been unanimous 25 years ago and the goodwill, support and sponsorship of both areas continued. The jubilee will get under way on Friday, May 10, when the club will officially open its clubrooms extension, which was once the old changing rooms. New changing rooms, with separate space for referees, were built three seasons ago. Ellis said the extension would

be devoted to displays of Southern’s history, as well as memorabilia from Hinds and Mayfield. The Mayfield clubrooms were sold but teams still train and play on the grounds there. A rugby celebrity guest speaker for the Friday function will be revealed soon. Saturday will be full-on rugby, with a full programme of junior and senior games at Hinds. The senior team will play in a special one-off, commemorative jersey against Kaiapoi. The jersey is a Harlequin-style white with black collar and underarm inserts, and blue hoops. Ellis said the jerseys would be auctioned, in the state they came off the players’ backs, at a jubilee dinner that night. Former All Black and rugby identity Jock Ross, who played for Southern’s senior Bs in 1996, will be master of ceremonies for the day. President Phil Cushnie said the club was trying to reach as many former Southern players as it could to invite them to the celebration. People were being contacted on social media, by email and by telephone. The club will start teams in most grades this year and has a colts team for the first time in a while. Ellis hopes the core group of this young team will stick around to become seniors – they are rural lads, some new to the area working on farms, others are players coming home after school or university. He said the club remained an important physical and social outlet for this group. “Anyone who plays a team sport

Southern Rugby Club jubilee organiser Robert Ellis (right) and president Phil Cushnie, who is wearing the commemorative jersey designed for the 25th anniversary celebrations in May. PHOTO LINDA CLARKE 130319-LC-0022

generates life-long friendships. You develop respect for a group of people that have similar interests. “And teams learn how to deal with adversity and enjoy success. It teaches life skills.” Player-turned-administrator Garry Brown said the decision to amalgamate 25 years ago had been unanimous and had remained very much that way. “It is a whole club, all teams and members are as important as each other, from juniors through to supporters,” he said. Strength was built through the grades.

Brown said 2000 was a pivotal year, as retirements and job transfers put the senior team in jeopardy. “A core group of players made the call to stick with it and that began the most successful time for the club results-wise.” The number of club centurions is testament to the loyalty and commitment of players, Brown said. Amongst that group are three players who have over 200 games – Jon Dampney, James Carr and John Ellis.

Brown said the club had also enjoyed tremendous support from sponsors, cattle grazers and calf donors, many for the whole 25 years of the club. Special builds over the years included a lighting upgrade at Hinds, changing rooms and training lights at Mayfield, improvements to the playing fields at Hinds and the new changing rooms. Ellis said the club’s aim was to see its players achieve and over the 25 years, five had risen to Heartland representative status.

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Friday, March 22, 2019

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May goes on attack One thousand days after British voters said they wanted to leave the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May conceded that she now must ask EU leaders to delay Brexit for three months – because Parliament has failed to pass her unloved deal for departure. Standing in the House of Commons, May blamed MPs for the impasse. Parliament has twice overwhelmingly rejected the withdrawal agreement she spent two years negotiating with her European counterparts. Because MPs have also said they do not want Britain to crash out of the trading bloc without a deal, the result is paralysis. A visibly frustrated May said she would seek only a short extension, until June 30. If the delay were longer, Britain as a member of the EU would have to participate in upcoming elections for the European Parliament. A longer delay would also provide “endless hours and days of this House carrying on, contemplating its navel on Europe,” May charged, underscoring her contention that Parliament, not her government, is responsible for the chaos.

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May delivers a statement at 10 Downing Street yesterday. PHOTO AP

“The British people deserve better than this House has given them so far,” she said. The Prime Minister’s cutting

remarks were met with hoots and jeers, even by members of her Conservative Party, whose rebels have not only voted

against her Brexit plan but tried to unseat her. Many MPs blame May for the shambles of Brexit, accusing her of weak leadership, a failure to seek consensus early on – and bad deal they fear could yoke Britain to EU rules and regulations forever. The Prime Minister doubled down. She stepped to the lectern outside 10 Downing Street to talk directly to the people – and point the finger again. “You, the public, have had enough,” she said. “You are tired of the infighting. You are tired of the political games and the arcane procedural rows. Tired of MPs talking about Brexit when you have real concerns about our children’s schools, our National Health Service, and knife crime. You want this stage of the Brexit process to be over and done with. “I agree. I am on your side.” In a letter delivered to Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council, May wrote she was “confident” the House of Commons would eventually pass a tweaked withdrawal agreement, but not by March 29, when Britain is scheduled to leave the EU. - PA

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A cartoon pig is the unlikely character at the centre of a new TV controversy, as the London Fire Brigade has branded Peppa Pig “sexist”. The children’s TV show is beloved by kids in more than 180 countries, but is now facing criticism for its “out of date stereotypical gender specific wording”. The London Fire Brigade took to Twitter to hit back after Peppa Pig aired an episode calledThe Fire Engine, in which a firefighter was referred to as a fireman. LFB tweeted: “You have a huge influence on kids & using out of date stereotypical gender specific wording prevents young girls from becoming firefighters. Join our #Firefightingsexism campaign.”

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A new documentary looking into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has thrown the spotlight back on to Kate and Gerry, despite them being cleared of any wrongdoing. In one of the episodes, the documentary delves into the 48 questions Kate refused to answer, including “Why did you say Madeleine had been abducted?” Officials quizzed Kate about her relationships between her children, work life and any ill-feelings before coming on holiday. Netflix claims the show included “never-before-heard testimonies from those at the heart of the story.” The 48 questions Kate McCann didn’t answer:

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been abducted? 7. Assuming Madeleine was abducted, why did you leave the twins to go to the ‘Tapas’ and raise the alarm? The supposed abductor could still be in the apartment. 8. Why didn’t you ask the twins then what happened to their sister or why didn’t you ask them later on? 9. When you raised the alarm at the Tapas what exactly did you say – what were your exact words? 10. What happened after you raised the alarm there? 11. Why did you go and warn your friends instead of shouting from the verandah? 12. Who contacted the authorities? 13. Who took part in the searches? 14. Did anyone outside the group learn of her disappearance in those following minutes? 15. Did any neighbour offer you help? 16. What does ‘we let her down’ mean? 17. Did Jane Tanner tell you that night she’d seen a man with a child? 18. How were the authorities contacted and which police force was alerted? 19. During the searches, with the police there, where did you search for Maddie, how and in what way? 20. Why did the twins not wake up during that search or when they were taken upstairs? 1. Who did you phone after the occurrence? 22. Did you call Sky News? 23. Did you know the danger of calling the media, because it could influence the abductor? 24. Did you ask for a priest? 25. By what means did you divulge Madeleine’s features, by photographs

Madeleine McCann or by any other means? 26. Is it true that during the searches you remained seated on Maddie’s bed without moving? 27. What was your behaviour that night? 28. Did you manage to sleep? 29. Before travelling to Portugal, did you make any comment about a foreboding or a bad feeling? 30. What was Madeleine’s behaviour like? 31. Did Maddie suffer from any illness or take any medication? 32. What was Madeleine’s relationship like with her brother and sister? 33. What was Madeleine’s relationship like with her brother and sister, friends and school mates? 34. As for your professional life, in how many and which hospitals have you worked? 35. What is your medical speciality? 36. Have you ever done shift work in any emergency services or other services? 37. Did you work every day?

38. At a certain point you stopped working. Why? 39. Are the twins difficult to get to sleep? Are they restless and does that cause you uneasiness? 40. Is it true sometimes you despaired at your children’s behaviour and it left you feeling very uneasy? 41. Is it true that in England you even considered handing over Madeleine’s custody to a relative? 42. In England, did you medicate your children? What type of medication? 43. In the case files, you were shown canine forensic testing films. After watching them, did you say you couldn’t explain any more than you already had? 44. When the sniffer dog also marked human blood behind the sofa, did you say you couldn’t explain any more than you already had? 45. When the sniffer dog marked the scent of corpse coming from the vehicle you hired a month after the disappearance, did you say you couldn’t explain any more than you already had? 46. When human blood was marked in the boot of the vehicle, did you say you couldn’t explain any more than you already had? 47. When confronted with the results of Maddie’s DNA, carried out in a British lab, collected from behind the sofa and the boot of the vehicle, did you say you couldn’t explain any more than you already had? 48. Did you have any responsibility or intervention in your daughter’s disappearance? - PA

You’ve already waited over a year and you have to wait another threeand-a-half months, but it’s getting so tantalisingly close. Until July 4, when the new season of Stranger Things finally hits, Netflix has released the first full trailer to feed your addiction. It may not be the dose you desperately need, but it’s better than nothing. Returning to Hawkins, Indiana and our core gang, now expanded to six with Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Will and Max, the trailer tells us what we already know to be the absolute truth: No one is safe.

Tarantino’s new movie The first teaser trailer for Quentin Tarantino’s next film is here, giving fans their first glimpse of Aussie Margot Robbie as doomed actress Sharon Tate. Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood is set in Los Angeles circa 1969, a time when everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognise any more. The film mixes fiction with grisly fact: Robbie plays perhaps one of Hollywood’s most famous murder victims, the wife of director Roman Polanski who was murdered in her home by followers of Charles Manson. The film is Tarantino’s first since The Hateful Eight in 2015.

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Friday, March 22, 2019

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Lifestyle living close to town 206 Seafield Road Proud to present this immaculate lifestyle living which is close to town. Land area is 2.0234 ha divided into 7 paddocks. All fencing is of a good standard. Also has its very own dressage ring. Property is well set up for horses. Two stables, large shed for the cars, and storage, also another good size tack shed. And a near new 3 bay implement shed for the boat, caravan or camper, horse float. New well and pump, down 30 metres. 3 bedroom home plus office, with a new alteration to make a larger master bedroom, with a bigger than most walk-in wardrobe.

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Nice modernised kitchen with huge dining area, with separate lounge heated with a cosy log burner. All the bedrooms are doubles, lovely wooden French doors opening onto patio and BBQ area. The home has established gardens and when the rhododendron down the driveway are out it’s a spectacular drive in, driveway is all sealed. This is a well set out easy-care with lifestyle living. So bring the family and the horse, sheep or cattle. Room for all your toys, boats, cars, caravan and horse float. Inspection will impress.

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Home-owner tastes appear to be changing, and we might be losing our appetite for full-scale kitchens. As home delivery services and a growing menu of dining options have taken over, developers are responding to a new palette. Uber Eats data from 2018 shows one Melbourne-based diner ordered more than 650 meals through the service last year, and found that while dinner time Thursday to Sunday was the peak period, an increasing number of people were placing orders earlier in the week. Those rising numbers caught the attention of Australian apartment developer Capital Alliance, which is offering a choice of two design schemes at its The Docklands development. One scheme, dubbed The Docklands, has been designed with storage space for home cooks, the other, The Melbourne, with more open space and an extension to its island bench to suit those who order in. “More than 70 per cent of our buyers at the residences have gone with The Melbourne scheme, which is more of the order-in theme,” Capital Alliance boss Mohan Du said. “That figure really did surprise me, I thought the more traditional kitchen

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would be more popular.” Both kitchens offer the same list of Gaggenau appliances and are technically the same size, but the response from buyers has sparked potential for even more diversity in the future. “In the future we might have up to five kitchens to choose from — and that’s where development is heading towards in the long term,” Du said. Rothelowman interior design principal Mathew Dalby said developers

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were looking to tweak the recipe for apartment kitchens in a variety of ways. “Traditionally the kitchen would take up its own separate room, or the largest space at the rear of the apartment — now they are almost secondary or tertiary spaces,” Dalby said. “Microwaves have dropped off, people have Zip taps so they don’t need space for a kettle. Once you’d usually have a double oven, and now we might put one in.” He said the rise of build-to-rent

apartments could push the pendulum further towards “micro kitchens”, with tenants, particularly younger ones, less likely to make use of a big kitchen. “That market is traditionally a market where the apartments are on the more space efficient side. And the people living there eat out more,” Dalby said. One of the looming challenges for the industry would be dealing with significant volumes of food deliveries. “We also have the additional challenge of building residential buildings of 150 apartments where at 8pm at night you could have a lot of Uber Eats drivers coming in and out of the building,” Dalby said. “We are creating a cold storage space in the common areas of developments.” Showpiece kitchens were also an increasingly common shared feature in apartment towers, leaving many owners happy to see a less involved kitchen for day-to-day use. “But food is like fashion, it’s a cyclical thing,” Dalby said. “Irrespective of the size of the kitchen, we are still going to see it remain as a heart of the home for many years to come.” - NZME

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A three bedroom townhouse with a generous double garage in an extremely tidy condition throughout with near new floor coverings, drapes and with a neutral decor. The private courtyard is an ideal place to relax.

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A modernised three bedroom family home, complete with compliant log burner, heat transfer system, two toilets and a separate laundry with a double garage on a roomy 873m2 section.

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This enchanting villa has been restored to exclude all the character and charm of its era, while also leaving opportunities to add a modern touch. Room for the whole family with two living areas and five bedrooms.

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Relocate your business here Spacious 1330m2 modern high stud building with large storage, rolling lift cranes in end bays. Well appointment office/showroom with great staff room facilities. A blank canvas for a manufacturing or warehousing business. Inspection invited.

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Idyllic country setting The opportunity has arisen to purchase 250 Waikimihia Road, a beautifully presented 2.5453 hectare property in the heart of central Canterbury. This is your chance to live in a stunning rural setting within commutable distance to both Christchurch and Ashburton. Offering you the family life you have always wanted this 324 square meter home was built in 2006 and consists of five bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate lounge, office and rumpus room all topped off with an entertainer's deck and spa area. A spacious master suite boasts a large walk in robe and ensuite with double shower. The open plan living, dining and kitchen area leads to the expansive deck and outdoor space.

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Sarah O’Neil says farewell summer, it’s been lovely. After a long, hot summer reminiscent of those carefree days of my childhood, autumn is lining up to take its place. I am going to miss summer and eating fresh food straight from the garden. It’s still providing a prolific harvest of tomatoes, beans, corn, okra, capsicum, carrots, zucchini (marrow) and peas, just to name a few. I’m busy processing vegetables for my freezer and making pickles and preserves to line my pantry shelves to bring a taste of summer to gloomy winter months. Looking ahead, autumn provides perfect conditions for getting the cool season garden going so those tender seedlings can soak in the lingering warmth and buildup the energy required to get through the cold winter months ahead.

Harvest now Chillies This crop brings out the patience in me. They make me wait. They are the first seeds I sow for the new season. It has almost become a ritual to start them off on August 1 each year. And slowly and steadily they grow to a good size. And while some of the other faster plants come and go, like the speedy cucumber that only needs to be sown three weeks before planting in the garden and then is devastated as quickly by powdery mildew in late summer, the chillies are plodding along and flower by Christmas and by the end of January the milder green fruit can be picked. But if it is the fire you are looking for, then the autumn harvest is certainly

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going to more than make up for the loss of heat during the day. I grow loads of chillies of varying degrees, from mild yellow bananas to scorching habaneros. I’m not really sure how hot they all are because I make poor, unsuspecting Hubby the UnGardener do all my taste-testing. I gauge how much chilli to put into a meal based on how strongly he reacts to the small piece I offer to him. He never learns.

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This is another crop that makes me wait, but I do love a good baba ghanoush and a delicious moussaka, so I am prepared to be patient. These plants are in their element in the autumn and will produce loads of shiny black orbs until the first frost takes them out. Take care when harvesting as they have some pretty nasty spikes on them around the top of the fruit. They should be slightly soft and be lovely and glossy when they are ready. If you leave them too long they will become a little bit bitter.

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I find myself taking for granted the bright blue sky days we have been having. The summer garden is filled with such bold colours — rosy red tomatoes and peppers, yellow zucchini flowers and the orange of the ripening pumpkins. It is such a vibrant time and it seems impossible to think of this ever changing.But one by one the fair weather crops finish and are pulled from the garden and the blue sky days become few and far between. So any opportunity to add a pop of colour to a gloomy day is gratefully welcome. And in my garden this can be found in the form of rainbow chard Its almost luminescent neon colour gives the winter months something extraordinary. The pink, red, orange and yellow stems seem to glow with a bright cheerful disposition and can’t help but lift your mood. I sow loads of these seeds so I can be sure I get all of the colours from the mixed packet, and then I can spread some colour to my nearest and dearest by giving away the leftovers. This is such a magnificent crop, and a winter must-have.

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Summer’s end shouldn’t bring too much sorrow as autumn is such a fabulous season with so much going for it. I am looking forward to the cosiness that begins to embrace us as autumn takes a hold.

Sarah O’Neil, Hubby the Un-Gardener and their two boys have planted a large garden as part of their journey to discover “the good life”. Visit Sarah’s website sarahthegardener.co.nz. - NZME

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D-Max - simple but effective A

fter stepping down from testing the monstrous Dodge Ram, the new Isuzu D-Max LS was more eye-opening than expected. The Dodge is everything that we know and love about America – excessive. They have options purely because they can, not because you need them. So it was nice to move into something that was more in line with New Zealand’s requirements. Like all great ideas, the best ones are simple but very effective. The Isuzu D-Max range is available in 6 platforms. Three of which are 4WD only, and the other three are available with selectable 2WD & 4WD. Double-cab models are available in LS, LX and LS-T spec. Single space-cab is available in LS and LS Chassis, and the single cab is available in LX Chassis. Both of the chassis models come with a custom aluminium flat deck as opposed to the standard ute deck. The range starts with the LX Automatic 2WD at $39,890 and with 11 variants to choose from; it goes all the way up to the LS-T Automatic 4WD starting at $61,990. Every model available comes with the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, in-line 4-cylinder,

DOHC, 16-valve Isuzu 4JJ1-TC Hi-Power diesel engine. They produce 130kw @ 3600 rpm and 430 Nm of torque between 2000 > 2200 rpm. All models are available in 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. For the models that come with selectable 2WD & 4WD, you have the latest Terrain Command system which allows you to switch on the fly from 4H-2WD at speeds up to 100km/h. Every model is built on a full-length, heavy-duty truck chassis, and comes with front independent high ride coil springs, with gas shock absorbers, upper and lower wishbones and stabiliser bar. The rear has an alloy-steel over slung long-span leaf spring with gas shock absorbers. And for the two flat deck chassis models, the leaf springs and shocks are upgraded with heavier duty parts. The changes still keep the iconic look of the Isuzu D-max, while keeping it modern looking. On the outside, there is an all-new front bumper and grille, new headlights and bonnet. So in my mind, it looks the way it always looked: great.

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McLaren right on track

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he McLaren 720S GT3 scored pole position and a memorable victory on its first ever race in customer hands during the opening round of the Australian GT Championship at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne, Australia. Newly-launched McLaren customer team 59Racing enjoyed strong results in both the GT3 and GT4 categories, racing as part of the support package for the opening round of the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship. The 570S GT4 of customer team Motorsports In Action also performed well in the United States to secure a podium finish, and now leads the Michelin Pilot Challenge. The 720S GT3 made its customer team debut at the iconic Melbourne street circuit, driven by Australian GT regular Fraser Ross. The experience of the Melbourne local, combined with the strengths of the newly-developed 720S GT3, were evident over a one-lap sprint as he claimed P2 in the first qualifying session and topping the timesheets during the second qualifying session to secure the

first ever pole position for the car. The first of the weekend’s racing action saw Ross in a three-way battle for the lead throughout the opening laps of the

second lead to record the historic debut victory for the team and for the McLaren 720S GT3. Building on this success, the second

25-minute sprint race. A bold move in the latter stages of the race saw Ross take the lead and then gradually extend the gap to the chasing pack, eventually crossing the line with a 2.2

race saw further silverware as Ross steered the 720S GT3 to a hard-fought P2 finish, and second podium of the weekend. The 570S GT4 of 59Racing also enjoyed a strong weekend, driven by Ryan Simpson.

Making his first ever race start in a McLaren, Simpson narrowly missed out on GT4 class victory in the opening race, crossing the line in P2. From here, the 31year old went on to improve this result with three victories in the remaining races of the weekend. The track-only Sports Series model was also racing in the USA over the weekend, in the support races at the FIA World Endurance Championship-IMSA double-header event at Sebring International Raceway in Florida. Customer team Motorsports In Action continued its strong start to the season with a second consecutive podium finish in the Michelin Pilot Challenge Grand Sport class. Throughout the two-hour race, drivers Corey Fergus and Jesse Lazare were in the hunt for the overall race lead. As the race entered the final few laps, the duo in the #69 570S GT4 was still pushing for the top step of the podium. Despite their best efforts, and with the chasing pack closing the gap, the pair eventually crossed the line P3. As a result, the Canadian outfit now leads in the overall championship standings.

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Trailing in top style Y

ou may well say that we have become a nation of SUV and Ute buyers, in fact that may be stating the obvious. But when you think reflect on the quite amazing variety of diverse and stunning landscapes, the lakes, river and beaches we can access and the practicality and flexibility of these vehicles it’s perhaps a surprise this didn’t happen years ago. So what better way, both to savour some of our delightful country by revisiting/ riding (for the fourth time) sections of the Otago Central Rail Trail, and experiencing the practicality of Holden’s Equinox LTZ-V. For this expedition there were two of us plus bikes. I knew the Equinox wasn’t going to have a tow-bar for the bike rack, but did know that with the one-touch action to fold back seats flat, that there was going to be plenty of space to lie the bikes flat with front wheels in place. That meant there also there would be plenty of room for all our gear, and also the bikes could be easily loaded via the handsfree, high lifting powered tail-gate. There’s an impressive stated 1798 litres of space available with the second row of seats folded ( there’s even more underfloor around the spare wheel). Especially so because the Equinox fills the medium-sized spot in Holden’s SUV range, sitting below the larger Acadia and heavy duty Trailblazer. The Equinox range offers a lot of options with its nine model line-up – right from the $35,990 LS to this flagship $56,990 (diesel is $59,990) all-wheel-drive LTZ-V as driven. Our drive took us through the Pigroot, up to Macrae’s Flat goldmine, onto Hyde and then to Omakau via some back roads. We did encounter some decidedly greasy road conditions, where the adaptive

all-wheel drive system was reassuring and definitely useful. Didn’t need to use the hill-descent control though. The contemporary cabin, despite having sections of hard plastics, feels suitably plush and proved to be convenient and a great space to spend time in. The well-shaped and padded black leather seats with both heating and ventilation definitely proved they were long distance comfortable. The rear seats, when in use also have heating. Being top of the range, there’s an 8-inch touchscreen with dedicated sat-nav, a Bose sound system, huge two-panel panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, remote start, dual zone climate air, front/rear park assist/camera, rain-sensing wipers, wireless phone charging and more. Power for the petrol LTZ-V (as to for the LT and LTZ versions) comes from a smooth and very willing 2.0-litre, 4 cylinder twinscroll turbo engine. The result: 188kW and 353Nm of torque from 2500-4500rpm. That means it’s a strong performer, especially as its paired up with a very quick-changing and smooth nine-speed auto. Its quick and safe at overtaking, climbs hills effortlessly and then if provoked will scamper from zero to 100kmh in an impressive seven seconds. For our trip we were able to match, and then better, the stated overall fuel use of 8.4L/100km. Plus it’s nice and quiet at cruise as well, for amongst other things there’s an active noise cancelling system that uses the speakers and sub-woofer to subdue wind, road and engine noise. Although its based on the latest US version of the Equinox, Holden’s Australian

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engineers were much involved in the modifications carried out to suit local driving conditions. These include stiffer springs, front and rear sway bars, different shock absorbers and much more direct, electric power steering, all of which were appreciated on our trip, especially the way it turns into and then flows through corners. It does so irrespective of road surfaces, remaining nicely composed and passenger-wise comfortable, then proved easy to drive and park around about town, although the 12.7 metre turning circle of 12.7metres is greater than you expect and takes time to become used to. There’s autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision alert with head-up warning, as well as blind spot and rear cross traffic alerts but no active cruise control. As well, to ensure the driver is always alert there’s a variety of sensors and cameras which even vibrates the seat (its a bit disconcerting the first few times it happens) warning of a possible obstacles/ collision threats. My favourite sections of the Otago Central Rail Trail remain those from Hyde to Daisybank, Chatto Creek to Oturehua, both of which can be best appreciated by riding them both ways. Plus the deviation to Ophir of course.

■ Costs: $56,990 – other Equinox from $35,990 to $59,990 (all +ORCs) ■ Engine: 2.0-litre, 4 cylinder turbo-petrol -188kW/353Nm (from 2500-4500rpm). ■ Transmission: 9-speed auto and adaptive all-wheel-drive. ■ Quoted Overall Economy: 8.4L/100km. ■ Safety: 5 star ANCAP and a host of driver assistance/safety systems. ■ Turning Circle: 12.7 metres. ■ Tows: 2000kg braked. ■ Warranty etc: 3-year warranty/roadside assist and 3-year free servicing.

FINALE We forget how lucky we are with the quite dramatic changes of scenery and countryside we have within relatively easy reach! And how much easier it is to access and enjoy all of this with the practicality of an SUV like this Equinox LTZ-V with its blend of strong performance, secure handling, adaptive all-wheel-drive and spacious interior!

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That Bentley burble

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It combines immense power with greater range, plus a characterful V8 burble though the stylish quad exhaust pipes. It also features dual twin-scroll turbochargers located inside the ‘V’ of the engine, together resulting in a top speed of 318 km/h and0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds for the Coupe; and 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds for the Convertible. Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Crewe, the Continental GT V8 and GT V8 Convertible combine driver-focused performance with exquisite

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TEST YOURSELF Test yourself with the Guardian’s weekday quiz 1 - You cannot smell when you are sleeping. a. True b. False 2 - Hermit and Spider are both types of which animal? a. Snake b. Crab c. Tortoise 3 - What was the sequel to the book Gentlemen Prefer Blondes? a. Gentlemen Love Redheads b. Gentlemen Marry Brunettes c. Gentlemen Divorce Grays 4 - Which organ of the human body produces bile? a. The skin b. The kidneys c. The liver 5 - Complete the popular saying: Don’t cry over...? a. Lost money b. Spilt milk c. Me, Argentina 6 - Which group had a 1981 hit with the song Down Under? a. Men at Work b. Huey Lewis and the News c. Inxs 7 - Which men’s rugby union team is known as The Eagles? a. Romania b. US c. Russia 8 - Which acid is sometimes known as Spirits of Salt? a. Hyrochloric b. Sulphuric c. Nitric

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Don’t hold back, go for gold

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hen it comes to a project that has a $23 million blow-out, particularly when that project involves public money, you’d expect a pretty loud and angry reaction. But last week, when the Ashburton District Council fronted up and said it had the numbers horribly wrong for its new civic centre and library build, there was barely a ripple of concern. Yes, people might have talked to their mates, yes they might have slagged the council for crunching the wrong numbers, but on the surface, nothing much happened. And on Wednesday two public meetings where people had an opportunity to take councillors and council staff to task, were almost non-events. Both saw councillors and council staff almost outnumber ratepayers.

The why was carefully explained and the way the project was now progressing was spelled out. Yes, there were questions asked and answers given, but those questions came from just a handful of people. Taking that on board, councillors could be forgiven if they believe the poor turnout indicated most people are happy with its preferred option of a $45 million dollar complex. Full marks to the council for going on the front foot and fronting

up to what in anyone’s books is a giant funding blooper. They’ve said sorry, they’ve explained what happened and how and they’ve presented a compelling case for forging ahead with the much more expensive project. The key now is that they don’t get cold feet. That they stick with their commitment to build a complex that will last the district decades into the future. Their challenge is to aim for the top and that means going for the RollsRoyce option, the $53 million build. If you were talking numbers in the thousands, then $45,000 to $53,000 is an acceptable leap. Add another string of zeros and it’s a bit harder to swallow. But we’ve been assured, the debt the council will incur to do this is small compared to its hefty asset

base. In simple terms, if we go for gold, for the best possible complex, we’ll be getting a lot more bang for our buck today and for the district three generations out. It’s a no-brainer investment of ratepayer money. The council has admitted it’s learned lessons from the past, from earlier civic projects. The art gallery and museum building has become a thorn in the council’s side as it struggles to deal with complex issues around the building’s functionality that had just one cause, cost cutting. And the EA Networks Centre. The council did a much better job of that one, but corners were still cut, costs carved out, footprint reduced and guess what? Four years down the track it’s now too small. We can’t let the same thing

happen with our modern library space. In the three dual build options the size of the civic building remains unchanged, it’s the library – community space that is reduced as the numbers fall. And in reducing that space the services and facilities also reduce. We’ll get what we’re prepared to pay for. As a community we need to think big on this one. Yes, it will impact on our rates, but the difference in the $45 million and $53 million build can be measured in its impact on rates – for an average value urban home that’s just under $1 a week or just over if the $53 million option’s taken. Put in those terms, with repayment spread over 40 years, that’s not a lot per ratepayer to ensure this building remains fit for purpose long after we’ve ceased to be its users.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, March 22, the 81st day of 2019. There are 284 days left in the year. Today’s highlights in history: On March 22, 1765, the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act to raise money from the American colonies, which fiercely resisted the tax. (The Stamp Act was repealed a year later.) On this date: In 1882, President Chester Alan Arthur signed a measure outlawing polygamy. In 1933, during Prohibition, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a measure to make wine and beer containing up to 3.2 per cent alcohol legal. In 1941, the Grand Coulee hydroelectric dam in Washington state officially went into operation. In 1963, The Beatles’ debut album, Please Please Me, was released in the United Kingdom by Parlophone. In 1968, Students at the University of Nanterre in suburban Paris occupied the school’s administration building in a prelude to massive protests in France that began the following May. In 1978, Karl Wallenda, the 73-yearold patriarch of The Flying Wallendas high-wire act, fell to his death while attempting to walk a cable strung between two hotel towers in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 1990, a jury in Anchorage, Alaska, found former tanker captain Joseph Hazelwood not guilty of three major charges in connection with the Exxon Valdez oil spill, but convicted him of a minor charge of negligent discharge of oil. In 1991, high school instructor Pamela Smart, accused of recruiting her teenage lover and his friends to kill her husband, Gregory, was convicted in Exeter, New Hampshire, of murder-conspiracy and being

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It was an honour to MC and speak at Tuesday’s night’s vigil.

A proud Ashburtonian I

was very proud to be an Ashburtonian on Tuesday night. It was an honour to MC and speak at the vigil. It was both heart-warming and nerve wracking to see so many locals turn out to share some love. All the speakers, assembled at short notice, delivered powerful messages of support to those affected directly by the horrific events a week ago and to the wider community. Our local Muslim leaders gained our admiration with their messages of love and forgiveness. For me, the ‘love’ didn’t stop at 7.41pm on Tuesday night when the vigil wrapped up. I received many messages that evening about my speech, which seemed to resonate with many in attendance. I had a teacher ask me for a copy of the speech so her class could discuss it at school. One chap commented: “Thanks Hoops, yes I am guilty of those comments, jokes, that we just say to get a laugh or to fit in with our mates. But no more! Thanks Phill your words really hit home.” Several other people asked if the speech could be posted for

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those who weren’t able to attend. I wish I had a copy of ALL the speeches to post, but for those who missed it, here’s mine. I hope it hits a spot with you. Friday 15th of March, New Zealand changed forever. We struggle to put into words what we are feeling and what our fellow New Zealanders who are directly affected must be feeling. I knew Imran Khan through his restaurants and the gym. He always had time for a chat with a big smile on his face. He was quietly spoken, so much so I often had to ask him to repeat himself. My heart breaks when I think of him, a kind and gentle man dying in this horrendous manner and the 49 others who died the same way. I had a prominent local sportsman message me on Saturday and ask “After what happened yesterday do you know of

anything happening round the place today or the next few days where people can get together particularly with the local Muslim community and show some support or something along those lines? Not really sure what I mean but you just feel like actually doing something to show that you’re there for people rather than just talking about how shocked you are.” I think we all feel like that. It is still so raw for us, we need to take time to grieve but we must ask, how can we, as society, do everything we can, so this doesn’t happen again. Part of the answer must be this. Let’s be mindful of our thoughts, words and actions. Let’s no longer joke about the Muslim family that moved in down the street. Let’s no longer suggest that immigrants are taking jobs from ‘real Kiwis’. These types of comments and attitudes are commonplace throughout our society and the worst thing is, they are tolerated. They are often laughed off as banter across the bar leaner or dinner table. This casual bigotry seeps into the very fabric of our society and

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this and other factors, enables a sick mind to validate and carry out extreme acts. So I challenge all New Zealanders to stop this casual bigotry. Let’s call it out when we hear it or witness it. Let’s no longer tolerate it. I’ve been searching for positives and about all I can conjure is this. If the accused had a goal of uniting a country, I think he has succeeded. Please remember everyone to act with care as emotions are very close to the surface at the moment . . . Make sure you check in on family, friends and neighbours to make sure they are doing okay . . . Can I leave you with a Muslim greeting. As-salamu a-lay-kum which means Peace be upon you. Until next week, ma‘a as-salaama (Hoo Roo) Phill Hooper Walking the walk Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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■ GOOGLE

Massive fine for tech giant Europe’s antitrust regulators slapped Google with a big fine yesterday for the third time in less than two years, ordering the tech giant to pay 1.49 billion euros ($NZ2.46 billion) for freezing out rivals in the online advertising business. The ruling brings to nearly $10 billion (the fines imposed against Google by the European Union. And it comes at a time when big tech companies around the world are facing increasing regulatory pressure and fierce political attacks over privacy violations, online misinformation, hate speech and other abuses. Still, the latest penalty isn’t likely to have much effect on Google’s business. It involves practices the company says it already ended, and the sum is just a fraction of the $31 billion in profit that its parent, Alphabet, made last year. Alphabet stock rose 2 per cent on Wall Street yesterday.

The EU ruling applies to a narrow portion of Google’s ad business: when Google sells ads next to Google search results on third-party websites. Investigators found that Google inserted exclusivity clauses in its contracts that barred these

tition commissioner, Margrethe Vestager. Anyone who suffered from Google’s behaviour can seek compensation through national courts, she said. EU regulators opened their investigation in 2016 – seven years

websites from running similarly placed ads sold by Google’s rivals. As a result, advertisers and website owners “had less choice and likely faced higher prices that would be passed on to consumers,” said the EU’s compe-

after Microsoft filed a complaint – though by that time, Google had already made some changes to give customers more freedom to show competing ads. For that reason, regulators did not require a specific remedy to restore competition.

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+6.95

+0.11%

p S&P/NZX All Gross

10,254.78 +27.35 +0.27%

p Rises 43 q Falls 67 Top 5 NZX gainers Company

Just Life Gr NZME South Port NZ Meridian Energy Synlait Milk

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+11.11% +3.39% +3.03% +2.86% +2.77%

Top 5 NZX decliners Company

daily % fall

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–3.25% –2.44% –2.40% –2.27% –2.19%

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q Gold

1,303.70

London – $US/ounce

–2.3

–0.18%

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15.32

–0.03

–0.20%

q Copper London – $US/tonne

6,487.0

–13.0

–0.20%

NZ DOLLAR

Source: BNZ As at 4pm March 21, 2019

Country

New Sky TV boss Martin Stewart hints that his company should never have lost the 2019 Rugby World Cup to Spark, and needs to repair relationships with NZ Rugby and other content partners as it looks to re-establish itself as “the home of sport”. The ex-pat Brit has kind words for Spark’s first foray into sports streaming with the Melbourne Grand Prix. “Fair play to Spark, they’ve got a beta site up and running and it looks good in a short space of time – well done,” he says. But his assessment of Sky’s own sports streaming app, Fanpass, is blunt. “The problem is that we’ve got 12 channels and our affiliate partners on Sky Sport. We put four onto Fanpass. “Then we say, ‘You can only have it on two devices.’ Then we say, ‘You can’t cast it to a big screen.’ And if all that hasn’t been enough to put you off buying it, we make it $99 [a month].” Stewart is promising a Fanpass app with more attractive pricing and a lot more content. - NZME

■ THE WEEK IN REVIEW

Compiled by

Source: NZX and Standard & Poors

But Vestager said it appeared rivals haven’t been able to catch up, and some are “quite small.” By contrast, the EU said, Google has more than 70 per cent of the European market for selling ads that run alongside search results on third-party websites. Google did not say whether it would appeal. “We’ve already made a very wide range of changes to our products to address all the commission’s concerns,” Google’s senior vice president of global affairs, Kent Walker, said in a statement. “Over the next few months, we’ll be making further updates to give more visibility to rivals in Europe.” E-marketing analyst Bill Fisher noted a “growing wave of sentiment” toward curbing the influence of Big Tech. Earlier this month, a British expert panel recommended the government curb the dominance of giants like Facebook, Amazon and Google. - AP

Sky boss fires up

TT buy

Australia 0.9843 Canada 0.9398 China 4.9394 Euro 0.6215 Fiji 1.5403 Great Britain 0.5343 Japan 78.49 Samoa 1.8821 South Africa 10.0081 Thailand 22.29 United States 0.7082

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Fonterra back to profitability

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t was a mixed week for markets as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, and as UK Prime Minister Theresa May formerly asked for the European Union for a threemonth extension to Brexit. Locally, the NZX 50 hit a record on Tuesday but fell from its highs later in the week. Listed milk processors Synlait Milk and Fonterra both reported interim results on Wednesday. Fonterra announced a return to profitability reporting a net profit after tax of $80m, although normalised earnings of $323m were down 29 per cent on the same period last year. Shares traded down 2.5 per cent following the result. The market had anticipated a strong result from Synlait but investors were left disappointed. The company reported a half year net profit after tax of $37.3m, down 9.6 per cent on the same period last year, with lower margins on infant sales being the major contributing factor. Synlait remains on track to deliver 41,000-45,000 MT of infant formula for FY19 with significantly higher volumes predicted for the second half of the year, driven by strong growth of the a2 Milk Company’s infant formula. Off the main index, Metro Performance Glass downgraded EBIT guidance to $25m for FY19, marking the second downgrade the company has made this year. The downgrade was driven by a weaker than expected performance out of Australia. At the time of writing, shares were down more than 16 per cent

Jeremy Flood ON THE MARKETS

for the week. Global dairy commodity prices continued to tick higher, with the Global Dairy Trade price index climbing 1.9 per cent. The headline index is now 22 per cent higher since the November 2018 lows and the highest since September 2017. Key product group whole milk powder continued to grind higher, up 4.0 per cent. Rennet casein and butter posted the most dramatic moves, up 9.7 per cent and 9.3 per cent respectively. While at the other end of the spectrum, the price of anhydrous milk fat dropped 3.1 per cent, skim milk powder fell 2.4 per cent and lactose slipped by 1.0 per cent. The Federal Reserve announced its decision to leave interest rates unchanged following a two-day policy meeting, saying economic growth has slowed. As widely expected, the Fed decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 2.25 per cent – 2.5 per cent and indicated interest rates are likely to remain unchanged for the remainder of the year. The central bank also noted overall inflation has declined due to lower energy prices but said inflation of products other than food and energy remain near 2 per cent.

The Fed reiterated that it will be patient as it determines future adjustments to interest rates to support sustained economic expansion, strong labour market conditions and inflation near 2 per cent. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the US economy is in good shape and that the outlook is positive. Still, he said there are ongoing risks, including those related to Britain’s exit from the European Union, US trade talks with China, and even the outlook for the US economy, which he said the Fed is watching closely. Benchmark US indexes moved higher after the statement and Treasury yields dropped to the lowest since early January. Staying in the US, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday negotiations on its trade dispute with China are coming along nicely. However, Trump warned that he would not lift tariffs on Chinese goods until he is sure the country is abiding by the terms of the potential agreement. Turning to the UK, Prime Minister Theresa May formally asked the EU for a three-month extension to Brexit. May said that she deeply regretted her decision to seek a Brexit extension from the European Union and she urged MP’s, who have twice previously rejected her plan, to back her now. Jeremy Flood works for Craigs Investment Partners. This article should not be deemed as advice. Disclosure statement available free of charge and on request.

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d M3 Addington Dogs Today at Addington

March 22

Weather: Mainly Fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 12:02PM

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$1,365, C0q, 295m Trainer

PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time

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85436 Special As nwtd 55 Sonny Jewel nwtd Baccus nwtd Creasy Bear nwtd X5344 Dream Runner nwtd 33553 Homebush Velma nwtd Culvie Ness nwtd 7 Gotcha Bailey nwtd 65847 Smash Out nwtd 85768 Blazing Speed nwtd

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$1,365, C0q, 295m

S Hindson J McInerney A Bradshaw C Roberts M Grant J M McCook Hart & Taylor J M McCook M Grant A Bradshaw

$2,860, C2, 520m

J & D Fahey G Cleeve J McInerney R Wales C Roberts L Waretini H Cairns R Wales J & D Fahey M Robinson

$1,685, C2, 295m

R Wales S & B Evans J McInerney J M McCook B Freeman R Casey G Cleeve A Joyce J McInerney

$2,600, C0f, 520m

G Cleeve G Cleeve R Wales M Dempsey R Adcock J & D Fahey R Wales Mitchell & Smith L Waretini R Wales

ACTIVE ELECTRICAL CHRISTCHURCH SPRINT

1 21136 Jinja Murphy 30.59 2 53515 Little Secret 30.44 3 48167 Chat Ya Later 30.86

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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$1,685, C2, 295m

J McInerney J M McCook S & B Evans A Lee M Grant J McInerney M Butler S & B Evans J McInerney

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Hart & Taylor S & B Evans J M McCook R Casey L Waretini A Lee Mitchell & Smith J McInerney J McInerney

$1,685, C2, 295m

J McInerney S & B Evans J M McCook J McInerney L Waretini B Dann G Cleeve A Joyce J McInerney

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LIVAMOL DASH

$1,685, C2, 295m

52452 Justin Ryan 17.27 54686 Culvie Jay Dee 17.40 31478 Jinja Spirit nwtd 28187 Goldstar Avalon 17.40 45414 Native Scout 17.39 21362 Cisco Reign 17.58 27877 Homebush Maycee nwtd 66441 Epic Mate 17.41 78451 Nippa Eel 17.33

S & B Evans Hart & Taylor J McInerney S & B Evans A Lee L Waretini J McInerney J M McCook J McInerney

Avondale Races Today at Avondale

March 22

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Righthanded; Length: 1800m; Straight: 450m; Rail: True; Weather: Mainly Fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 12:27PM OPT 352

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2-3, 4-5, 6-7 2-3-4, 5-6-7 1-2-3-4, 4-5-6-7 2-3-4-5-6-7 THE PRECINCT REALTY 2100

PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer

1 4 2 3

2 3

$10,000, MDN, 2100m Jockey

1 54057 Midnight Duke (6) 58.5 D Jeffcoat 2 9X756 Heremon (3) 58.5 M/Rogers 3 52045 Thomas Aquinas (4) 58 Baker/Forsman 4 59L35 Etch (1) 58 S Cole 5 75454. Sir Aglovale (5) 58 N Tiley 6 6634 Cornish Point (2) 56 James/Wellwood

1:02PM 353

OPT

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NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE $10,000, MDN 2YO, 1200m

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G Cooksley SCRATCHED O Bosson J Bayliss M McNab L Innes A Calder S Collett S McKay T Thornton

THE ANZAC DAY AT AVONDALE 25TH APRIL 2019 1400 $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1400m

1 36X Riding The Wave (6) 57.5 N Tiley 2 66 Brawler (5) 57.5 C Isdale 3 077X Heza Big Hope (8) 57.5 S Ritchie 4 Jimmy James (4) 57.5 Gibbs/Bradley 5 3 Matter Of Fact (1) 55.5 S Marsh 6 5 If At First (2) 55.5 Moroney/Gerard 7 0X High Priority (7) 55.5 R Liefting 8 Kya Khoob Lagti Ho (3) 55.5 F Ritchie

2:47PM 358

OPT

4

T Thornton S Collett S McKay O Bosson M McNab L Innes C Grylls J Bayliss

THE AVONDALE SUNDAY MARKETS 1200

1 0X620. Highland Dancer (6) 58.5 Wallace/Peard 2 Super Bullet 2 3 X3365 Flying Flame (1) 58 D Walker 4 0X Looks Like (4) 58 R Tanner 1 5 X235X The Last Word (8) 56.5 S Marsh 6 Silent Truth (3) 56.5 N Tiley 7 Shanqueen (9) 56.5 P & D Williams 4 8 5544X Chapeau (2) 56 Gibbs/Bradley 9 Kimendy (5) 56 L Brennan 3 10 6. Suggested (7) 56 J Mahoney

1

T Thornton J Bayliss O Bosson C Grylls L Innes S Collett

5 All The Rage (4) 57.5 TeamRogerson Mongolian Heaven (6) 57.5 Baker/Forsman 63. Anna Cecelia (3) 55.5 L Brennan 38X Xplosion (5) 55.5 J Richards 0 Madam Pompom (2) 55.5 N Tiley Miradello (8) 55.5 L Noble 7. Riveting (7) 55.5 S McKee Wasp (1) 55.5 Moroney/Gerard

OPT

3:22PM 356

OPT

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3

L Innes A Calder R Jones S Collett M McNab E McCall (a4) L Satherley C Grylls

THE CATO BOLAM 1200

$10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m

1 2650X The Ice Knight (6) 60 N Tiley 2 617X Starman (2) 58 S Cole 3 5X505. Crystallize (7) 57 D Walker 4 X135X Pokuru Wild (3) 56.5 S Marsh 5 27143 Salt Bay (5) 56.5 Moroney/Gerard 6 48089 Patsys Lass (4) 55 E Green 7 33207 Toitoi (1) 55 S McKee 8 7985X Fast And Furious (8) 55 P Mirabelli

A Calder O Bosson A Goindasamy (a3) M McNab J Bayliss S Collett C Grylls T Thornton

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THE JIGSAW BUILDLING SOLUTIONS 1600

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O Bosson S Collett M McNab A Calder A Goindasamy (a3) A Schwerin

T Thornton L Satherley S Collett A Goindasamy (a3) C Dell J Bayliss C Grylls S McKay O Bosson

PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time

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

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21115 Fifi 17.38 54885 Thrilling Eddie nwtd 78366 Homebush Belle 17.82 32418 Epic Spark 18.00 471X6 Spirit Of Nathan 17.92 51544 Bigtime Boy 17.76 23787 Sozin’s Fortune 17.93 12667 Cawbourne Moss 17.66 88278 Set The Limit 17.72 78764 Bigtime Charlote 17.87

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31854 Party Every Day 30.48 11145 Lady Jellybean 30.51 32544 Rowdy Ruby 30.39 21321 Bigtime Tank 30.38 77741 Quistis Bale 30.15 51136 Bigtime Alfie 30.09 61111 Awesome Quality nwtd 41342 Opawa Denise 30.30 55658 Jinja Flash 30.21 787X8 Bigtime Fred 30.29

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67143 Bigtime Emjay 17.52 83462 Tyson’s Quest 17.41 51311 Bigtime Shine 17.26 61118 Idol Nifty 17.46 11266 Rapper Tilly 17.57 64216 Opawa Lyon 17.53 64426 Bigtime Blackie 17.48 24523 Justa Gift 17.62 88365 Bigtime Autumn 17.77 26713 It’s Complicated 17.66

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45741 Hip Hop Rapper 17.49 86573 Alamein Lady 17.79 37452 Bigtime Maci 18.19 18832 Another Flag 17.68 25311 Token Vikkers 17.75 64623 Three Amigos 17.55 54221 Hypocritical 17.32 83552 Bigtime Bremner 17.69 63833 Amazing Contact nwtd 22642 Bigtime Jasmine 17.61

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J McArthur J & D Bell J McInerney B Hunt C Morris P B Briggs J McInerney M Roberts S Maher L Cole

$1,685, C2, 305m

L Bell D P Symes L Cole B Hunt C Morris J McInerney M Flipp S & C Blackburn J & D Bell D P Symes

PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C2

64752 Electrical Storm 30.46 34227 Bigtime Serena 30.58 42664 Gunnar Blueblood 30.18 42531 Bigtime Annie 30.58 84623 Stormy Jay 30.55 62223 Tuff Knight 30.37 81112 Bigtime Brody 30.42 15372 Rose And Crown 30.32 57375 Midnight Molly 30.46 58435 Bigtime Talker 30.20

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$1,685, C2, 305m Trainer

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE C2

37552 Uno Again 17.71 45153 Bigtime Hannah 17.81 34111 Bigtime Jamie 17.71 68727 De Blonde 17.78 67564 Hurricane Al 17.85 23F72 Homebush Minnie 17.61 8F184 Idol Jan 17.81 71448 Lightning Lu 17.83 57883 Cawbourne Ridge nwtd 45887 Bigtime Roll 17.65

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26663 Bigtime Steve 17.65 53456 Sozin’s Noir 17.71 72473 Bigtime Kylie 17.82 11532 Eye Far 17.70 48353 Secret Lily nwtd

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March 22

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

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J P PRINT PETONE C3 FINAL $2,135, C3f, 305m

B Marsh Kettlewell & Phillips S Kite M Flipp N Udy J & D Bell A Turnwald L Cole S Codlin L Cole

4 2 3 1

$3,325, C2/3, 520m

A Turnwald M Goodier S Kite L Cole M Roberts L Cole L Cole N Udy D Edlin L Cole

ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C2

$1,685, C2, 305m

G & S Fredrickson J McInerney D P Symes M Flipp S Codlin

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

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4

9

LASER PLUMBING C4 FINAL 1 $2,490, C4f, 305m 2 Ross & Voyce G & S Fredrickson M Olden Howe & Woods M Flipp A Turnwald L Cole S Codlin W Kite

10

$4,735, C4/5, 520m

11

$2,035, C2/3, 305m 1

FIRST SECURITY C4/5 4

46534 Shallay Pallay nwtd 14855 Bigtime Rod 29.91 81716 Bigtime Tears 29.84 12344 Cawbourne Liz 30.27 41133 Bigtime Levi 30.06 34421 Trojan Hoarse 30.04 42F83 Bigtime Mia 30.18 24682 Bigtime Caleb 30.12 57385 Bigtime Leads 30.61

A Turnwald L Cole1 L Cole3 M Roberts L Cole2 L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole

RIVER CITY GAS C2/3 3

34573 Mitsuta 17.61 63833 Amazing Contact nwtd 57454 Miss Claude 17.70 66147 Bigtime Lovie 17.68 X3635 Alamein Stryda 17.74 54126 Americano 17.63 22311 Bigtime Marley 17.82 82213 Bigtime On Track 17.77 35885 Replica Rango nwtd 78764 Bigtime Charlote 17.87

9:45PM

3

8

71274 Jinja Loren 17.63 53112 Gazza’s Girl 17.68 61321 Running Freer 17.69 76871 Mahala Bay 17.75 74431 Idol Hot 17.39 24266 Mila Mila 17.50 12235 Bigtime Honey 17.67 21663 Clover Victoria 17.59 64774 Al’s Apprentice 17.59

9:13PM

12

D Edlin S Codlin A Turnwald2 L Cole Kettlewell & Phillips4 G & S Fredrickson L Cole F Kite N Udy L Cole3

BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C2/3

$2,035, C2/3, 305m 4

43816 Luke Skywalker 17.79 16288 Princess Pea 17.94 33141 Bigtime Ziggy 17.66 67886 Bigtime Minnie 17.53 62321 Cockney Rip Off 17.72 83455 Fancy Fifita 17.86 22642 Bigtime Jasmine 17.61 14147 Jinja Rules 17.69 54868 Cawbourne Symsy 17.78 45887 Bigtime Roll 17.65

L Anne Hunt K Gommans L Cole 2 L Cole M Olden C Morris L Cole1 J McInerney J & D Bell D P Symes

b M8 Addington Harness Today at Addington

4 March 22

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1193m Weather: Mainly Fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 4:56PM OPT 77

1

2

3

$22,000, 2YO C&G., 1980m Driver 2

1 132 Copperfield (1) Purdon/Rasmussen 2 One Change (2) Purdon/Rasmussen 3 3132 Virgil (3) Purdon/Rasmussen 4 Above N Beyond (4) R Dunn 5 The Power Of Prayer (5) Purdon/Rasmussen 6 221 Flying Even Bettor (6) Purdon/Rasmussen Barrier

5:24PM OPT 72

4 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2

Barrier

3

3

$20,000, 3YO+ R40-R55., 2600m

92218 Prince Teka (1) G McCrea 29338 Speedy Command (2) T Trathen 107X0 BJ Lindenny (3) D Bennett 47341 Mikemaro (4) R Austin 715P9 Ali Lindenny (5) D Thompson Call Me Trouble 14726 Chivasion (6) M Edmonds 73556 The Bloss (7) B Borcoskie 30178 Michelle (8) M Jones

5:52PM 63

T Williams M Purdon S Ottley1 J Dunn N Purdon (J) B Orange

COCA-COLA AMATIL MOBILE TROT

10 2201P Unique Marshall (21) M Edmonds 11 02588 Whatasista (22) T Bagrie 0 12 03240 Unique Rose (23) M Edmonds 1 13 X7104 You Really Got Me (24) R Dunn 3 14 80402 One Over Da Skye (25) G & N Hope 2 15 DX041 Doff Your Cap (26) L Jones 16 64230 Jerry Garcia (u1) L O'Reilly OPT

1

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 2 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 7-8-9-10-11-12 4 GARRARDS SIRES STAKES SERIES NO 36 HT1 MBL PACE

PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer

3 4 $2,860, C4/5, 305m G & S Fredrickson 1

LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C2/3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

L Cole D Edlin4 M Olden J McInerney2 J & D Bell

51287 Our Tyson 30.36 11545 Ask King Jeff 29.97 32431 Dyna Vernon 30.17 61235 Cossie Cooper 30.35 84416 Bigtime Acacia 30.36 28312 Sub Eighteen 30.18 74222 Fare Dodger 30.35 11185 Bigtime Forest 30.20 57385 Bigtime Leads 30.61

8:44PM

WANGANUI TOYOTA C4/5

B Marsh L Cole M Flipp S Kite N Udy L Cole J & D Bell L Cole L Cole

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

8:13PM

3

Weather: Mainly Fine

1

3 2

1

Today at Hatrick Raceway

11723 Bigtime Baxter 17.67 76125 Naharis 17.73 67456 Breed Apart 17.75 27855 Macey Baxter 17.88 87688 Polly The Dolly 17.71

7:43PM

1 4 $10,000, MDN, 1600m

d M9 Whanganui Dogs 4:20PM

6 7 8 9 10

THE WEST BROOK WINERY 1600

1 0X954 Alberation (8) 58.5 S Cole 2 00280. Cape Ceilidh (3) 58.5 R Kramer 3 9 Star Of The Show (9) 58.5 C Evans 4 X8800. Odd Man Out (1) 58.5 D Waddell 1 5 92500. Bayeux (5) 58 D Walker 6 X63X0 Poacher (7) 58 M/Rogers 7 Not Usual Heaven (2) 58 S Marsh 8 X2950. Saserello (6) 56.5 D Wilson 9 72425 Savastep (4) 56 Baker/Forsman

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6

3

$11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1600m

1 X6142 Creative Genius (6) 59 S Cole 2 X3600 Jake The Muss (2) 59 Gibbs/Bradley 3 72367 Savapak (3) 58 S Marsh 4 95273 Mercy Hill (1) 56 R Collett 5 2X065. Hot Saki (4) 55.5 S Ritchie 6 X0X00 Silver Sasanof (5) 55 F Mullineaux

3:52PM OPT 357

2 4 A2C ASPHALT 2 CONCRETE PH 0800222583 SPRINT 1

c M4

3 FOX & FERRET @ THE PALMS STAKES $2,860, C2, 520m 4 J & D Fahey L Waretini S & B Evans

STEVE ANNGOW DRAPES & BLINDS PH0272719588 DASH $1,685, C2, 295m

83741 Nikko Baxter 17.32 67126 Goldstar Spotty 17.42 17543 Epic Owen 17.48 76764 Homebush Indi 17.47 74716 Hatfield 17.28 41157 Mitcham Quinn 17.22 4527X Cee Ash 17.60 64512 Jinja Cream Fizz 17.27 78451 Nippa Eel 17.33

3:13PM

2

10

C Roberts C Weir J McInerney R Wales R Wales J & D Fahey M Robinson

31685 Culvie Lass 17.33 5X358 Goldstar Bryton 17.74 521F8 King Kali 17.30 34831 Mamma Rose 17.73 43843 Platonic Affair 17.47 42431 Say Cheese 17.45 74626 Little Lottie 17.47 21548 Jinja Cody 17.38 78451 Nippa Eel 17.33

2:56PM

1 SPECTATOR’S BAR & BISTRO DASH 4

SHIRLEY VET CLINIC MAIDEN STAKES FINAL

33542 Gracie Lee 17.30 55214 Cornali 17.47 15846 Goldstar Whitey nwtd 34476 Vasterbottenost 17.47 27822 Smash Calling 17.34 15265 Trajan nwtd 47276 Feral Kaiaka 17.63 31687 Goldstar Renee 17.42 78451 Nippa Eel 17.33

2:21PM

3

6

8

R Wales R Wales J & D Fahey A Joyce R Wales L Waretini J M McCook J & D Fahey R Wales

ANGLER’S ARMS TAVERN STAKES

46312 Know Anxiety 30.82 72767 Absent nwtd 65326 Our Bonnie nwtd 66443 Stumpy Bill nwtd Mega Dream nwtd 71 Opawa Lacy nwtd 82558 Opawa Roy nwtd 35555 Tonkawa nwtd 58435 Jay Spencer nwtd 66777 Opawa Pauline nwtd

2:03PM

1 3 2

5

7

$2,390, C0, 520m

THE FITZ SPORTS BAR MAIDEN SPRINT HEAT 3

211X2 Our Dazzel 17.44 22554 Goldstar Dodge 17.32 44274 Homebush Carl nwtd 83717 Epic Boom 17.47 3157X Sea Spray Elsa 17.47 22443 Lisa’s Boy 17.24 45343 Broken Penniless 17.45 46853 Whose He 17.44 78451 Nippa Eel 17.33

1:46PM

2

4

D Roberts J McInerney C Roberts B Dann J M McCook Hart & Taylor A Lee A Bradshaw M Grant C Roberts

34544 Lacko Allen 30.09 12168 Ohana Lad nwtd 41275 Mick The Mower nwtd 11443 Eddie Hemi 30.25 31681 Opawa Hop 30.29 15572 Our Brad 30.12 67377 My Dad Den 30.19

2:38PM

$1,365, C0q, 295m

CLARKSON’S SIGN STUDIO STAKES

12723 Sausage 30.16 24133 Know Betrayal 30.27 61364 Gotcha Rocky 30.58 14577 Opawa Al 30.53 37214 Cawbourne Taber 30.49 82644 Jaded Affair 30.56 72278 Eyrewell Bentley 31.04 25132 Opawa Hilary 30.32 15572 Our Brad 30.12 67377 My Dad Den 30.19

1:28PM

1 2

3

824 Von Luckner nwtd Gotcha Marshall nwtd 26565 Barrel Runner nwtd 3466 Raquel Allen nwtd 65421 Smash Empire 17.36 44647 Golden Bay nwtd Belfast Demo nwtd 75X Mrs. Presley nwtd 65847 Smash Out nwtd 38467 Black Mags nwtd

1:11PM

1 2

THE FITZ SPORTS BAR MAIDEN SPRINT HEAT 2

56884 Opawa Dani nwtd 37575 Blushing Pete nwtd 2 Spring Mechanic nwtd 37654 Jinja Sneak nwtd 5864 Sefton Joy nwtd 58435 Jay Spencer nwtd 4245X Haze Adams nwtd 3X Opawa Rockstar nwtd 66777 Opawa Pauline nwtd

12:53PM

3 2 4

J M McCook C Roberts B Dann D Voyce J M McCook J McInerney Hart & Taylor J McInerney M Grant A Bradshaw

Jinja Lola nwtd 85236 Homebush Diego nwtd 83383 Vik Vikkers nwtd 77374 Ineffable nwtd F6X75 Tearaway Tara nwtd Mr. Hardwick nwtd 53562 Don’t Cry Joni nwtd 83322 Pacemaker nwtd 65847 Smash Out nwtd 88 Honey Dew Jewel nwtd

12:35PM

3

2

4 5 6 7 4 8 9 10

2 1

Compiled by

K Cameron T Trathen R Close B Orange M Anderson SCRATCHED3 M Edmonds 1 B Borcoskie S Tomlinson (J) T Williams M Hurrell (J) G Smith 2 J Dunn 4 R May C Jones (J) L O'Reilly

HRS CONSTRUCTION MOBILE PACE 4

$20,000, 3YO+ R59-R80., 1980m

1 11 Delightful Major (1) M House 2 18146 Doctor Tim (2) G Dunn 3 10028 Santanna Mach (3) M House

C D Thornley G O'Reilly J Morrison (J)

GUARDIAN

4 2

4 5 6 7 8 9

10 1 11 3 12 13 14

41066 Stompem (4) D Thompson 11824 Mr Yips (5) T Herlihy 16807 Especial (6) T Stratford 21127 Nandolo (7) J Howe 12118 Smokin By (8) M Kerr 6131X Sociable (9) A Stuart Barrier

44588 Mikey Maguire (21) F Fletcher 1345X Cullenburn (22) B Hill 33581 Cast No Shadow (23) P Court 10501 Samskara (24) N McGrath 18245 Kotare Cullen (25) R Dunn

6:23PM OPT 61

3 4 1 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

M Anderson J Curtin T Williams J W Cox N Williamson S Ottley

4

C DeFilippi R May B Orange T Chmiel J Dunn

NEVELE R FILLIES SERIES NO.41 (HT 4) MOBILE PACE

Barrier

6:53PM 50

5 LAMB & HAYWARD TROTTING CHAMPIONSHIP HCP TROT

$30,000, 4-5YO R60-R130 SpecHcp, 2600m

1 14080 Theodosia (1) C Butt 2 P8110 One Over Da Stars (u1) G & N Hope 3 11044 Valloria (1) R Dunn 4 4 11053 Majestic Hurricane (2) K Barron 5 23315 Didjabringthebeers (3) J Howe 6 The Dominator 1 7 701X2 Winterfell (1) Purdon/Rasmussen 3 8 11111 Majestic Man (2) P Williamson 9 Over The Love 2 10 7D011 Sundees Son (u1) R Dunn

7:24PM 48

OPT

3 1 2 4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

3 4 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

4

1

$50,000, 3YO., 1980m

$10,000, 2YO., 1980m

Rain Mist And Muscle (1) G Smith Zigzagzoo (2) J Curtin Quik Shot (3) J Harrington 4 Kahress (4) R Holmes 43 Midnight Dash (5) G & N Hope 2 One Majic Kenny (6) R Dunn 11 Chinski (7) S McCaffrey 11 Muscle Mountain (8) G & N Hope Barrier

G Smith J Curtin S Ottley C D Thornley R May J Dunn T Williams B Hope (J)

G O'Reilly B Orange B Williamson M Williamson

8 STORER MOTORS NEW ZEALAND TROTTING OAKS TROT $50,000, 3YO Fillies., 1980m

01 She’s So Cool (1) S McMullan 156 Shes Like The Wind (2) P Williamson 61224 Overzealous (3) M Nyhan 715 Full Of Hope (4) P Nairn 00031 Monaro Maro (5) M Bryers 12X4 Fanny Hill (6) P Williamson 5 B K Dover (7) J Harrington 87 Buller Whitebait (8) K Hadfield 12513 Cheerful (9) Purdon/Rasmussen Barrier

10 75561 Capelli (21) S McRae 3 11 X6041 Swiss Miss (22) G Smith 2 12 13822 Majestic Chevron (23) N McGrath

8:53PM OPT 34

S Ottley M Williamson J Dunn T Williams J W Cox R May M Purdon B Orange T Chmiel

IRT HARNESS JEWELS PACKAGES ON SALE MOBILE TROT

3 Rastusburn (21) G Dunn Musculature Metro (22) J Harrington Ultimate Stride (23) P Williamson 6 Fighting Fire (24) J Harrington

8:23PM 39 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

7

C Butt R May T Williams K Barron K Butt (J) SCRATCHED M Purdon B Williamson SCRATCHED J Dunn

VERO FLYING STAKES MOBILE PACE

Barrier

9 10 1 11 12 OPT

6

41614 Eureka (1) G Payne 50615 Global Domination (2) T Barron 43259 Heisenberg (3) R Dunn 11121 Ultimate Sniper (4) Purdon/Rasmussen 35213 Diego (5) J Cox 11447 Dadndave (6) T Trathen 12512 Jesse Duke (7) Purdon/Rasmussen 30113 Chiller Bay (8) P Robertson 8X232 Memphis Tennessee (9) T & G Chmiel

7:53PM OPT 44

B Orange S Ottley B Hope (J) R May M Purdon J Dunn T Williams B Weaver

9

P Court B Williamson J Curtin G O'Reilly J Dunn M Williamson S Ottley K Hadfield M Purdon C D Thornley G Smith B Orange

TELTRAC COMMUNICATIONS LTD MOBILE PACE

$30,000, FFA., 1980m

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2285X Forgotten Highway (1) M Kerr 21644 Alta Maestro (2) R Dunn 25114 Mossdale Rose (3) G & N Hope 05341 Sheriff (4) N McGrath 17076 Elle Mac (5) Purdon/Rasmussen 34313 Letspendanitetogetha (6) R Dunn 81222 A G’s White Socks (7) G & N Hope 30975 Alta Orlando (8) R Dunn 357X5 Eamon Maguire (9) Purdon/Rasmussen

N Williamson J Dunn B Hope (J) B Orange M Purdon M Anderson R May G Smith J W Cox

3 10

11183 Funatthebeach (21) Purdon/Rasmussen

T Williams

4 2 1

Barrier

9:24PM 25

OPT

3 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 2 13 4 14

4

1 2 3 4

MCMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS MOBILE PACE

$14,400, 3YO+ F&M R50-R65., 1980m

88525 Cheezel (1) B Fahey 49558 Nimah Franco (2) T & G Chmiel 223X5 Double O Heaven (3) B Hill 31 Pressed For Time (4) T Bagrie X1381 Classie Margaret (5) H Galway 23213 Jody Direen (6) T Stratford 12631 Enchantee (7) N Le Lievre 33316 Feel The Money (8) R Dunn 28350 Just Dance (9) C Dalgety Barrier

19317 Miss Pinocchio (21) G Smith 05057 Sweet Loress (22) P Anderson 80536 Jenora (23) J Curtin 80822 Sweet Mary (24) B Mowbray 50031 Sails (u1) S Smolenski

9:54PM 23

OPT

10

11

J Morrison (J) T Chmiel R May B Orange J W Cox M Hurrell (J) G O'Reilly J Dunn N Purdon (J)

G Smith K Butt (J) J Curtin M Williamson S Ottley

VISIT CHRISTCHURCH CASINO ON SATURDAY HCP TROT $20,000, R56+ DiscrHcp, 2600m

80408 Mr Fahrenheit (1) L Jones 37PP2 Take After Me (2) G Scott 88764 Izmok (3) C & J DeFilippi 95132 Clifden Clowers (4) S Mounce

R Close B Munro C DeFilippi R May

10P00 Sioux Princess (u1) M Jones 09500 Arran Chief (1) A Faulks 49427 Splash Cola (u1) N Williamson 11112 Kings Landing (1) Purdon/Rasmussen 44206 Quevert (1) P Nairn 66767 Missandei (u1) R Todd 15171 Ronald J (1) P Nairn 13090 Amaretto Sun (2) K Ford Marcoola

10:20PM OPT 18

4

$20,000, 3YO Fillies., 1980m

12123 Kendra (1) G & N Hope 41X75 Uptown Lady (2) M Jones X1103 Mossdale Art (3) G & N Hope 13233 Wainui Creek (4) R Aubrey 67341 Kayla Marie (5) Purdon/Rasmussen 89X13 Garta (6) R Dunn X1452 Bubbled Up (7) Purdon/Rasmussen 25031 La Bella Vita (u1) B Weaver

OPT

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

WEEKEND RACING GUIDE

1 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 0 12 2 13 14 15 16

12

S Tomlinson (J) A Faulks N Williamson M Purdon B Butt S Ottley G O'Reilly A Tomlinson SCRATCHED

VISIT @BLUESTARCHCH WIN 1K & NIGHT@ADDN PACE $20,000, 3YO+ R50-R58., 1980m

03003 Franco Texas (1) D Taylor 53030 Cindy Bromac (2) G & N Hope 24036 B Mac C (3) J Cox 33000 Clive (4) D Ross 436XP Letterkenny Boy (5) Purdon/Rasmussen P5670 Pro Surfer (6) R Dunn X4921 Prosecution Witness (7) K Barron 33100 The Dude (8) D & C Butt 8424X Immortal Change (9) M Jones Barrier

74334 The Governor (21) T Bagrie 12P25 Zinny Mach (22) M Kerr 480P0 Senorita Margarita (23) B Negus 9X461 Franco Niven (24) R Dunn 41050 Warloch (25) M House 55206 Ideologist (26) P Robertson 15060 Adam Patron (27) G & N Hope

M Williamson B Hope (J) J W Cox B Munro M Purdon M Anderson B Orange B Butt S Ottley M Hurrell (J) N Williamson J Young J Dunn J Curtin T Williams R May

b M5 Alexandra Park Harness Today at Alexandra Park

March 22

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Right-handed; Length: 1006m; Weather: Mainly Fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 6:04PM OPT 93

1

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9 4-5-6-7-8-9 YEE-HAW ITS AMERICAN NIGHT @ THE PARK 26/04 TROT $14,999, NON-WINNERS 3YO+, 2200m

PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer

1 5 Gold Achiever (1) D Mann 2 7 Morgana (2) R Paynter 4 3 Madeakillin (3) N Chilcott 3 4 Prince Mackendon (4) Wallis/Hackett 5 Silver Power (5) Ted & Brett Edwards 6 467 Yvette S (6) M Hjalmarsson 7 000XP Russian Alsu (7) M Collins 1 8 Monkey Selfie (8) N Chilcott 9 40 Peakz Luck (9) J Stormont 10 56 Evermore (10) M House 11 Manchester On Fire (11) Wallis/Hackett 2 12 4329 Lukyanova (12) K Marshall

6:35PM OPT 89

3 2 4

2

P Ferguson J I Dickie L Hollis S Abernethy S Phelan A Poutama Z Butcher T Macfarlane

Barrier

B Mangos D Butcher J Abernethy

THANK YOU ATC CAR PARKERS - YOU ROCK HCP TROT

$25,000, R55-R102 DiscrHcp, 2700m

1 11562 Prince George (1) S Telfer 2 1449X Jansson (2) Wallis/Hackett 3 95437 Puma Road (3) S Reid 4 4466X Tereskova (4) L Chin 5 66123 She’s Allthe Craze (5) M House 6 1X503 Majestic Moment (u1) R Dunn 7 47174 M’Lord Mackendon (1) Wallis/Hackett 8 23884 Bro Fawkes S (2) R Darby 2 9 71832 Forget The Price Tag (u1) T Herlihy 10 32985 Majestic Ali (u2) Wallis/Hackett 4 11 06095 Lovely Bundy (u3) P & V Blanchard 1 12 1X7D2 Heavyweight Hero (1) T Macfarlane 3 13 D8319 Pres The Belle (2) R Dunn 14 85113 Gershwin (u1) R Paynter 15 45436 Everybody Knows (1) S McCaffrey

7:34PM 85

OPT

4

A Poutama B Hackett S Reid L Chin D Butcher R Fensom T Cameron D Ferguson (J) T Herlihy T Mitchell Z Butcher T Macfarlane P Ferguson F Schumacher (J) S McCaffrey

‘ALL MILE NIGHT’ APRIL 12 MOBILE PACE

$20,000, 4YO+ R40-R60. JUN.D, 2200m

07039 Manihiki Pearl (1) M Salaivao 62934 El Capitan (2) C Wigg 08322 Jack’s Shadow (3) A Stuart 16826 Court On The Edge (4) S Telfer 9X213 Just Wing It (5) R Green 87511 Betterthankaty (6) S Phelan 17966 In The Shadows (7) A Donnelly 5P155 Blarney Babe (8) M House

T Hanara (J) F Schumacher (J) T Lethaby (J) A Fitzgerald (J) A Drake (J) N Delany (J) A Harrison (J) D Ferguson (J)

9 50017 Pegasus Kommander (21) T Vince 10 81769 Madame Connoistre (22) J & J Dickie 1 11 X3838 Revolver (23) T Herlihy

K Blakemore (J) C Smith (J) L Whittaker (J)

4 3 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

8:04PM 83

OPT

Barrier

5

4

9 10 11 3 12 13

HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE

$20,000, 3YO+ R55., 2200m

1 35216 Rocknroll Rod (1) K Austin 2 54000 Fortune Smiles (2) A Matthews

M McKendry S Abernethy

78212 Sheffield Sparky (3) D Balle 46808 Black Art (4) S Telfer 02300 The Blue Beat (5) A Matthews 23355 Errol Finn (6) J & M Teaz 83109 Jackhammer Joe (7) M House 16X54 Olivia Rachel (8) S Telfer

D Balle A Fitzgerald (J) J Abernethy B Mangos T Herlihy A Poutama

7X433 Governor’s Bay (21) R Green 78237 Awesome Speed (22) R Dunn 23812 Dixie Jazz (23) M House 50213 Triolet (24) S Telfer M T Pockets

Z Butcher P Ferguson S Phelan D Butcher SCRATCHED

Barrier

8:34PM 80

OPT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

4 2 1

3

6

Barrier

9 31031 Dibaba (21) T & G Chmiel 10 Zealand Star

9:05PM 79

7

2

CROMBIE LOCKWOOD MOBILE PACE

$14,999, NON-WINNERS 2YO+., 2200m

Barrier

9 2 Ball Of Art (21) B Purdon 10 8200P Mr Incredible (u1) G Cronin

9:35PM 76

OPT

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

S Abernethy A Matthews J Abernethy D Ferguson (J) D Butcher S Phelan T Herlihy J Stormont Z Butcher A Poutama

WAYNE THOMAS “GOOD AS GOLD” HANDICAP TROT

$20,000, R43-R54,R55 W/C SpecHcp, 2700m

28421 Secretofthesea Smile (1) D Jones 76251 Edesia (2) Wallis/Hackett 80800 Tobruk (3) Wallis/Hackett 64022 Sunny Pegasus (4) J Stormont 49023 Eden Creek (5) M House 72553 Miss Blissful (6) J & M Teaz 20463 Ain’t No Princess (u1) M Pemberton 9060X Savitskaya (u2) L Chin 31267 Grenado (u3) J Abernethy 48605 Saint Michel (u4) T Vince 71988 Dauntless (1) Ted & Brett Edwards 54672 Caitlin’s Surprise (2) D Balle 52516 Celtic Thunder (3) A Donnelly 1X That Girl Of Mine (4) J & J Dickie

10:04PM OPT 74

4 2 3 1

8

T Herlihy SCRATCHED B Mangos S Phelan D Butcher Z Butcher M McKendry A Poutama

T Mitchell SCRATCHED

1 6 Heaven Lee (1) A Matthews 2 97X58 Betterbrook (2) A Matthews 3 863 Letherhairdown (3) A Matthews 4 Alexia Rose (4) R MacKenzie 5 7532 Eyespywithmylittleye (5) S Reid 6 Bad To The Bone (6) B Purdon 7 Awaitinginstructions (7) T Herlihy 8 6X246 Happy Place (8) T Vince

1 3 4

9

M McKendry B Hackett M Wallis J Stormont D Butcher M Teaz T Macfarlane L Chin J Abernethy A Poutama Z Butcher T Herlihy S Phelan J I Dickie

MAGNESS BENROW SIRES STAKES (HEAT 1) PACE $22,000, 2YO Fillies., 1700m

1 Ab Fab (1) S Telfer 2 996 Eighteen Carat (2) Cooney/Hopkins 3 Pott Luck (3) S Telfer 4 Yankee Dancer (4) S Telfer 5 Delightful Catherine (5) T Herlihy 6 324 Little Miss Perfect (6) B Purdon 7 232 Tiffany Rose (7) R Dunn 8 5767 Hilary Barry (8) R Green Barrier

D Butcher J Stormont B Mangos A Poutama T Herlihy Z Butcher P Ferguson A Drake (J)

c M6

Riccarton Park Races Tomorrow at Riccarton Park

March 23

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 2400m; Straight: 400m; Rail: True; Weather: Mainly Fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 12:20PM OPT 761

1

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9 4-5-6-7-8-9 COCHRANES FARM MACHINERY

$25,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 2000m PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey

3 2 1

4

1 X5541 Lady Bealey (9) 59 S Woodsford R Mudhoo (a3) 2 41622 Smoke House Bay (8) 58.5 J Blackadder C Johnson 3 27011 Te Quiera (5) 58.5 J & K Parsons C Campbell (a2) 4 18021 Letsbringiton (1) 58 J & K Parsons R Hannam 5 83350. Oligarch (7) 58 M Harris J Lowry 6 86958. Shanzino (2) 58 M & M Pitman 1 K Chowdhoory (a3) 7 83461 Producer (3) 55.5 K Moore J Parkes 8 82055 Head Office (4) 54.5 Charles/Corbett L Hemi 9 04462 Diorissimo (6) 54 Sarah & Matthew Smith S Wynne

12:55PM OPT 756

2 1

2

4 9 3 10

11 12 13 14

SELWYN RAKAIA VET SERVICES

$25,000, 3YO SW+P, 1400m

1 34457. Fire Show (5) 57.5 J & K Parsons C Campbell (a2) 2 31573. Highly Unlikely (7) 57.5 M & M Pitman 1 K Chowdhoory (a3) 3 7501 Clooney (12) 57.5 B & R Wilson J Laking 4 X3062 Khimar War (13) 57.5 L Robinson 1 J Lowry 5 11 Our Hail Mary (10) 56.5 A Sharrock J Parkes 6 0X223 Devious (1) 56 Kennedy/Furlong 1 D Turner 7 32332. Hombre (6) 56 J & K Parsons C Johnson 8 39276 El Bee Jack (11) 56 R McKay R Mudhoo (a3)

32174 Severine (3) 55.5 A Carston 1 74060 Miss Valencia (9) 55.5 Benner/Wynyard 21080 Exemplar (4) 55.5 M & M Pitman 1 Devil’s Staircase 75420 Sentito (8) 54 Kennedy/Furlong 1 77X58 Arnage (2) 54 J Burrows

1:30PM 758

OPT

3 2 TIO PABLO MOBILE PACE $25,000, R73-R103., 1700m 1

58342 Somethingaboutmary (1) T Herlihy Big Mach 61632 Check In (2) S Telfer 44221 Mach Shard (3) B Purdon 33345 Triple Eight (4) S Telfer 82222 On The Cards (5) B Purdon 66467 Lets Elope (6) Cooney/Hopkins 69X58 No Doctor Needed (7) S Telfer

OPT

$20,000, 3YO+ R58-R68., 2200m

9 23589 Mr Kiwi (21) J & J Dickie 1 10 26075 Tiger Swift (22) S Telfer 11 57055 Imola (23) J Abernethy

3

2

ALABAR MOBILE PACE

1 X60X1 Voodoo Prince (1) M House 2 09692 A Bettor Act (2) J & J Dickie 3 50X51 Three Kisses (3) Hollis/Robertson 4 73221 Best Western (4) J Young 5 31144 Mohs Em Down (5) B Purdon 6 14854 Hunter Bromac (6) S Telfer 7 22375 Parker (7) S Telfer 8 61858 Comic Book Hero (8) R Darby

7:04PM OPT 87

Driver

S Abernethy F Schumacher (J) G Gillies M Wallis B Edwards T Macfarlane M Collins N Chilcott J Stormont D Butcher T Mitchell K Marshall

3 4 5 6 7 8

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3

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1 P7X He’s Got Power (1) 57 K & A Tyler J Parkes 2 Keep Quiet (2) 57 A Carston 1 D Turner 3 94381 Rosarito (7) 56.5 D Crozier 1 C Barnes 4 643X2 Diva Express (6) 55 Rae/Williams-Tuhoro L Callaway 5 445 Touchabeel (4) 55 J & K Parsons C Johnson 6 2553 Our Rosette (3) 55 M & M Pitman 1 K Chowdhoory (a3) 7 Live Drama (5) 55 L Robinson 1 T Moseley

4

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2:42PM 762

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3:19PM 757

6

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3:53PM 759

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5:13PM 754

9

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OPT

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1 23736 Carson River (10) 60 M & M Pitman 1 2 27262. Sentient (1) 59.5 G & M Eade 3 Bluey’s Chance 4 4 0X021 Titanium Jack (12) 58.5 A Carston 1 1 5 44345 Celtic Wonder (7) 57 J Blackadder 6 91693 Magic Note (2) 57 M & M Pitman 1 7 46631 Quaintrelle (3) 57 M & M Pitman 1 8 64921 Vouch (11) 56.5 A Carston 1 2 9 84345 Lady Byron (8) 56 D Frye 10 10026 Sure Is (6) 56 J & K Parsons 11 Frosted 12 41576 Superstatic (9) 55 J & K Parsons 13 96552 Stellacanto (4) 55 M Forde 14 69387 Devil’s Staircase (5) 54 S Cunningham

3

OPT

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

YALDHURST WOOLS & NZWTA LTD

81740 Aulyn Star (2) 60 J Dalton 981. Dermot (1) 59 M & M Pitman 1 X2412 Just Push Play (10) 59 S Tyler 56516 Run Forrest Run (7) 58.5 S Clark 50444 Tony Two Chips (12) 58 B & S Anderton 982P3 The Lustre (5) 57 R Dennis 60448 Vee Twelve (11) 57 J Burrows 59435 Morrellmac (6) 56.5 L Vaughan 43619 Mowenna (4) 56 J & K Parsons 130X7 Sitarist (8) 56 J & K Parsons 30X05 Thailand (9) 56 J Blackadder 42168 Musee D’Orsay (3) 55.5 M McCann 1

OPT

K Chowdhoory (a3) L Hemi SCRATCHED J Lowry D Bothamley S Wynne J Parkes J Laking D Turner R Hannam SCRATCHED C Johnson T Moseley K Mudhoo (a1)

G Saejorhor (a4) K Chowdhoory (a3) L Hemi S Wynne C Campbell (a2) J Lowry T Jonker (a2) T Moseley R Hannam J Parkes C Johnson K Mudhoo (a1)

$35,000, OPN HCP, 1800m

1 26129 Boots ’N’ All (5) 61 L Robinson 1 C Campbell (a2) 2 X9006 Tommy Tucker (2) 58.5 B & S Anderton J Lowry 3 X36X0 Bloodstream (6) 56 T Rae 1 S Wynne 4 33553 Timy Tyler (4) 54 K & A Tyler G Saejorhor (a4) 5 13410. Shezatoucha (3) 54 J & K Parsons T Moseley 3 6 33211. Orepuki Lad (7) 54 G & M Eade L Hemi 4 7 51112. Anythingcouldhappn (9) 54 S Woodsford C Johnson 8 46610 Smiling Assassin (8) 54 M & M Pitman 1 K Chowdhoory (a3) 9 69561. Forged (1) 54 M McCann 1 K Mudhoo (a1) 10 51442 Pamir (10) 54 J Luxton 1 R Mudhoo (a3) 11 26304 Vantaa (11) 54 T & L Prendergast C Barnes

1 2

OPT

$35,000, OPN HCP, 1200m

1 45112 Johnny Jones (4) 60 J & K Parsons C Campbell (a2) 2 11061. Gift Of Power (3) 59 TeamRogerson C Johnson 3 16X11 Disturbance (7) 57.5 Kennedy/Furlong 1 D Turner 4 0080X Luke (9) 54.5 N Coulbeck S Wynne 5 X967X Zawhip (1) 54 B & R Wilson C Barnes 6 72065 Koxinga (6) 54 J Burrows T Jonker (a2) 2 7 28093 Pippi Rea (2) 54 J & K Parsons R Hannam 3 8 10274 Mr Typhon (8) 54 M & M Pitman 1 K Chowdhoory (a3) 9 X6106. Vendima (10) 54 N Ridley 1 L Hemi 10 65672 Tickets On Her (5) 54 M Forde T Moseley

4 1

OPT

$80,000, F&M SW+P, 1600m

1 00433 Contessa Vanessa (7) 56 TeamRogerson C Johnson 2 44177 Flying Sardine (5) 55 K & A Tyler K Chowdhoory (a) 3 3 12931 Residential (2) 55 J & K Parsons R Hannam 4 588X2 Wize Act (11) 55 B & R Wilson C Barnes 2 5 28X55 Zentessa (12) 55 Kennedy/Furlong 1 D Turner 6 54404 Feelin The Love (1) 55 B McDonald 1 T Jonker (a) 7 21273 Zabay (3) 55 B & S Anderton C Campbell (a) 8 22022 Shirley Maude (8) 55 L Vaughan T Moseley 4 9 33341 The Sparkle (9) 55 R Dennis J Parkes 10 X2112 Ataahuadreamsrfree (10) 55 N Ridley 1 L Hemi 11 23355. Red River Rock (6) 55 A Carston 1 K Mudhoo (a) 12 32043 Splendior (4) 55 Sarah & Matthew Smith S Wynne OPT

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1 11497 Hoofbeat (8) 60.5 J & K Parsons J Lowry 3 2 42337 Final Say (7) 60 B & R Wilson K Asano (a4) 3 1131X Tuilana (13) 59 N Coulbeck R Mudhoo (a3) 4 33311 Jim’s Gift (4) 58 J Yeo T Moseley 5 4X8X2 Docket (6) 58 B Tapper R Beeharry (a3) 6 610X5 Heberite (5) 57.5 B & S Anderton C Campbell (a2) 4 7 46813 King Kane (3) 57.5 M & M Pitman 1 J Parkes 8 61210 The Swiss Maestro (12) 57.5 M & M Pitman 1 K Chowdhoory (a3) 2 9 75240 Lake Chalice (2) 57 Kennedy/Furlong 1 D Bothamley 1 10 X1274 Nuclear Fusion (9) 56 TeamRogerson C Johnson 11 76X60. Odisha (10) 56 M & M Pitman 1 S Wynne 12 48451 Perfidia (11) 55.5 J & K Parsons C Barnes 13 72241 Touch The Sky (1) 55.5 A Frye D Turner

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Friday, March 22, 2019

■ ROSEHILL GUINEAS

In brief

Kiwis may be outshone If this was a normal Rosehill Guineas the confidence in Camp Kiwi would be growing. After all, when the major threeyear-old races of the Australian autumn get up to 2000m and beyond that is when the balance of power changes from Australian speed monsters to good old fashioned New Zealand staying blood. Four New Zealand-trained horses have won the Guineas in the last eight years, starting with Jimmy Choux (2011), then It’s A Dundeel, Volkstok’n’barrell and finally Gingernuts two years ago. That staying dominance often rolls on to the ATC Derby, as Nom De Jeu, It’s A Dundeel, Mongolian Khan and Jon Snow have also proved since 2008. But while Saturday’s $600,000 Guineas might have a larger number of New Zealand gallopers than usual, the name at the top of the field is changing the way it is viewed. Because standing between the five-strong New Zealand team and the Guineas is The Autumn Sun and even a stable with the outstanding Guineas record of Baker-Forsman realise this is no ordinary foe. “We all know he is a very, very good horse,” says co-trainer Andrew Forsman, who has second favourite Madison County in the Guineas. “We were happy with our horse last start (4th) behind The Autumn Sun but it is hard to say we will turn that result around.” The Cambridge trainers were thrilled with how Madison County galloped on a heavy track in Sydney yesterday and expect him to improve on his huge last-start run on his Australian debut but bookies still have him the distant $8.50 second favourite behind The Autumn Sun at $1.55. The Australian TAB has already been swamped with love for The Autumn Sun, with one punter

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Avantage in Sydney Quality New Zealand-trained threeyear-old Avantage will contest the Gr.3 Birthday Card Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill tomorrow in preference to the Listed Darby Munro Stakes (1200m) on the same programme. “She is going to run in the fillies and mares race, we just thought it was probably the softer option and she had a bit of a better barrier draw,” said Paul Richards, travelling foreman for his son Jamie. “I think she will measure up alright. She did a bit of three-quarter pace work this morning and came home the last 400m and worked very nicely. I can’t fault her.” - NZME

Thurlow eyes more glory

Madison County winning the Gr.1 Levin Classic (1600m) at Trentham.

smashing him with a $110,000 win bet at $1.65 as soon as the market opened. How Madison County performs on Saturday is likely to shape his autumn as he is not nominated for the ATC Derby. “If he races well enough then his owners might choose to pay a late fee for that or he could even drop back in distance to the Doncaster. “So we will know a lot more after Saturday.” Joining the two-time group one winner in the Guineas from New Zealand will be Vodafone Derby winner Crown Prosecutor, and his stablemate Vernanme, Surely Sacred and Arrogant.

James McDonald has picked up the ride on Crown Prosecutor while Opie Bosson will partner Vernanme. Bosson could be in for a big day in Sydney as he will also partner Danzdanzdance in the $700,000 Ranvet Stakes, Zacada in the $160,000 Manion Cup and Avantage, who has accepted for two 1200m races, one for fillies and mares the other solely for three-year-olds. Danzdanzdance faces a potentially tricky barrier draw for a mare who likes to settle into her races as she has drawn the ace that also sees the Southern Hemisphere debut of (He’s) Eminent. A group two winner in France

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who finished fourth in the 2017 Derby at Epsom in England, Eminent is owned by Sir Peter Vela and has joined New Zealand equestrian legend and sometimes horse trainer Sir Mark Todd for his Australian career. Eminent will be ridden by McDonald, who is also on the $5.50 second favourite Tenley for Saturday’s $3.5 million Golden Slipper while he will also partner Nature Strip when the speedster, co-owned by All Black coach Steve Hansen, makes his Sydney debut in the A$700,000 Galaxy. All this on a day when Winx will completely dominate betting as always in the A$1m George Ryder Stakes. - NZME

The next chapter in the fairytale story of Glory Days is set to unfold at Randwick on April 13, when the lightly-framed stayer contests the Sydney Cup (3200m). Waverley trainer Bill Thurlow has confirmed that the last start Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner won’t have another run until the $2 million feature, with Corey Brown booked for the ride. “His agent approached us, as did a few other agents over there,” Thurlow said. “He’s a class rider and he knows the track well obviously, and he is a very good two-mile rider, so he was the obvious choice really. She’s been up to Auckland and back and she’s very fit. Another run here and then a flight wouldn’t benefit her I wouldn’t have thought.” - NZME

Rogersons head south Team Rogerson will venture to Riccarton tomorrow with three of their better credentialled mares, two of which are soon to be on the market. The partnership of Graeme, Debbie and Bailey Rogerson have multiple stakes winner and consistent performer Contessa Vanessa set to contest the meeting’s feature, the Gr.3 Valachi Downs South Island Breeders’ Stakes, while Gift Of Power and Nuclear Fusion will also appear on the undercard. Runnerup in the NZ Oaks and the winner of the Eight Carat Classic and the Sunline Vase in her three-year-old season, Contessa Vanessa has raced well this season without winning. - NZME

■ TOP TROTTER

Oscar Bonevena’s career in serious doubt The future of one of New Zealand’s most talented young trotters is in doubt. Oscar Bonevena is set to miss most if not all of the remainder of the season and trainer Mark Purdon admits the three-year-old’s career is in doubt. “I hope that isn’t the case but it could be,” says Purdon. Oscar Bonevena has developed a cyst in one of his knees and Purdon says vets suggest it could be a degenerative problem. “We are still learning about it as our vet said it is so rare it is something they see only every couple of years,” said Purdon. “So we are seeking advice from experts in this sort of thing from overseas but he won’t be racing any time soon and at best will need a long spell.” There is obvious disappointment in Purdon’s voice as while he also trains

NZ’s top rated three-year-old trotter in Enhance Your Calm, he has a soft spot for Oscar Bonevena, who could be every bit as good as his stablemate. Purdon purchased the then juvenile last season from Phil Williamson for former Kiwi trainer now based in the US, Chris Ryder, and Purdon’s own father, training legend Roy Purdon. While he galloped at the Jewels, Oscar Bonevena reminded everybody how good he was with a fresh-up win at Alexandra Park in December which was followed by an enormous second there on New Year’s Eve when he trotted 3:26.2 for the 2700m, a full second inside Heavyweight Hero’s three-yearold national record. “That was a huge run that day and he is a very good horse in the making so it is very disappointing to have this sort of problem with him,” said Purdon.

With Oscar Bonevena sidelined indefinitely, Enhance Your Calm will be the stable flagbearer in the major threeyear-old trots. The first of those is the NZ Derby on April 5 and he will have a lead-up in the Sires’ Stakes prelude there on Friday week, a race which has been rescheduled from last Friday’s cancelled Addington meeting. “He is going very well and would be as good as any three-year-old I have had at this stage of the season,” Purdon said. After the NZ Derby, Enhance Your Calm will head to Auckland for the Sires’ Stakes and Northern Trot Derby before rounding out his season in the Jewels. “I think that will do him now, we probably wouldn’t go to Victoria with him.” - NZME

Mark Purdon rates Oscar Bonevena highly.

This week’s draw

SUPER RUGBY

2019

GAME Blues v Highlanders Hurricanes v Stormers Waratahs v Crusaders Sunwolves v Lions Bulls v Chiefs Sharks v Rebels Reds v Brunbies

VENUE Auckland Wellington Sydney Singapore Pretoria Durban Brisbane

2019 rules We decided it was time to mix things up. Here’s how points will be awarded this year: Correct winning team Correct winning margin All correct winning teams and margins Correctly picking a draw Correct bonus question

1 point 1 point 3 points 20 points 5 points 2

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Friday, March 22, 2019

■ RUGBY

In brief

End nigh for Sunwolves By Patrick MckenDry The Sunwolves, the cheers of their supporters still ringing in their ears after a wildly successful New Zealand tour during which they beat the Chiefs and lost narrowly to the Blues, will today see their demise confirmed. But while this will be extremely disappointing news for all connected to the franchise who were understandably delighted with their recent historic victory in Hamilton, their departure after next year will improve Super Rugby considerably because it will make for a fairer competition which is, crucially, easier to understand. It will also be better for the players and, due partly to a slightly later start, could end the current piecemeal system whereby top All Blacks are filtered into the competition when it is four or five weeks old. That by itself will strengthen the integrity of a competition which lost its way in 2011 after the bloated and convoluted conference system was introduced. It is understood that from 2021, Super Rugby will feature only 14 teams – five from New Zealand, four from Australia, three from South Africa and one from Argentina. It will allow for a proper round robin system whereby every team plays every other. The Crusaders have been campaigning for this for years. The top six teams, regardless of nationality, will make the playoffs.

Karmichael Hunt has missed out on a starting spot for the NSW Waratahs’ Super Rugby showdown with the defending champion Crusaders tomorrow. Coach Daryl Gibson has opted to ease Hunt back from a hamstring strain via the bench as the Waratahs bid to snap the Crusaders’ record 19 straight Super Rugby wins. Halfback Nick Phipps will start, partnered in the halves by Bernard Foley. - AAP

Lucas at home in No. 10

The Sunwolves are about to be axed, just when they are finally hitting some winning form. The top two teams will progress straight to home semi-finals, with the third highest ranked team playing the sixth and four playing five for the right to make up the top four. The new system removes the anomalies of the current one whereby teams are guaranteed a place in the playoffs by virtue of finishing first in their conference. Another anomaly dispatched with is the quirk enjoyed by the Lions, who qualified for a home final without having to play a New Zealand team. After beating the Hurricanes in their semi-final, they lost to the Crusaders. How else is it better for the

players, and in particular New Zealand’s? There will be fewer derby matches – four per team in regular season compared with the current eight – which will be a huge relief for most All Blacks and their coach Steve Hansen who has long said that the matches between close rivals create physical and mental pressures like few others. The current overdose on derby matches might be good for the fans (and broadcasters) because of the intensity of the clashes, but, apart from the increased risk of injury, they can be difficult mentally because of the need to secure competition points while denying them to your opponent.

The pressure is almost twofold. Another factor will be the ability by competition organisers Sanzaar to allow all teams to have byes at advantageous times. The current 15-team competition makes that difficult and that was plainly evident this year in the Reds having one of their two byes in round one, a ridiculous turn of events (the Rebels had their first bye in round two). So, a better competition allround is on the horizon. Possibly the only thing missing from the new set-up is all games played within a suitable time zone (no more overnight matches), but that, currently, is an impossible dream. - NZME

Emotional Crusaders set to face Waratahs The Crusaders will try to evoke the spirit of their extraordinary Super Rugby campaign in 2011 when they return to the field against the Waratahs tomorrow. Captain Sam Whitelock said his team are still coming to terms with last Friday’s terror attack on Christchurch in which a gunman claimed 50 lives at two mosques. Their scheduled match against the Highlanders the following day was abandoned after dis-

Hunt back on the bench

traught players were consulted and Whitelock said their preparation for the match in Sydney had a surreal feel to it. He compared it to their reaction in the immediate aftermath of another tragedy, the devastating earthquake of February 2011 that killed 185 people in Christchurch. After that team abandoned their next game, they embarked on a remarkable campaign in

which they played every game outside Christchurch before losing the final to the Queensland Reds. “A few of us older boys have been putting some thoughts and feelings across to try and help everyone out,” said veteran All Blacks lock Whitelock, who was in the 2011 team. “It’s been a great week to really get the boys tight and to make sure they’re in a good space to go

out and perform this weekend.” - NZME Crusaders: David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Jack Goodhue, Ryan Crotty, George Bridge, Brett Cameron, Bryn Hall, Whetu Douglas, Madd Todd, Jordan Taufua, Sam Whitelock (capt), Quinten Strange, Owen Franks, Codie Taylor, George Bower. Res: Andrew Makalio, Harry Allan, Michael Alaalatoa, Luke Romano, Tom Sanders, Ereatara Enari, Mitchell Hunt, Will Jordan.

Isaac Lucas can see why it might’ve been silly to think he was a chance of starting for Queensland this year. But the 20-year-old had seen how Brad Thorn operated and knew he was always a chance. Four games in and Lucas has gone from squad member to bench livewire to fullback to starting five-eighth. “Thorny, you can see, has rewarded people ... if you’re good enough you’re old enough,” Lucas said. “You’ve seen that in previous seasons ... obviously it was a stretch me thinking I was going to get a go but I put my head down at start of pre-season and worked hard.” - AAP

McMillan coaching 10s Bay of Plenty Steamers coach Clayton McMillan is getting ready to lead a Bay of Plenty-dominant squad at the prestigious Hong Kong 10s tournament. The GFI HKFC 10s, which started in 1986 as a celebration of the Hong Kong Football Club’s centenary, has long attracted rugby’s top players including seven All Blacks who were part of the winning 2015 Rugby World Cup squad – Conrad Smith, Jerome Kaino (both 2003), Ben Smith, Charlie Faumuina (both 2008), Beauden Barrett, Sam Cane (both 2010) and Nehe Milner-Skudder (2013). McMillan, also the Maori All Blacks coach, will manage a squad under the Samurai International umbrella at the 34th tournament on April 3-4. - NZME

Fried chicken off menu Powerful Brumbies winger Lausii Taliauli has revealed he is in careerbest shape after ditching fried chicken from his diet. The former league player is hoping for a kind run with injury as he looks to consolidate his spot in the Super Rugby team. The 25-year-old believes he’s given himself the best chance to succeed at the Brumbies after dropping about 10kg. “Just cutting the junk food out. Us Islanders love KFC so it was definitely cutting the KFC chicken out, especially for dinner,” Taliauli told reporters. - AAP

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Crusaders and their name are an inspirational legacy By Martin Devlin

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hope the Crusaders keep their name. And yes I’m fully aware of the sensitivities and discussion taking place around this issue and, like everyone else, feel it’s equally important not to just do what’s right but also to do what’s best. For me, this isn’t actually a debate in that there is no right or wrong here.

And the fact I’m even presenting an argument about this also makes me feel quite uncomfortable. The sadness and devastation so raw surely the timing of even raising this issue should be seriously questioned. The problem is that the aftermath of any tragedy often exposes the very worst of people and most especially it seems those involved within my industry – random self-obses-

sives who attempt to use adverse circumstances to boost their own social media profiles by jumping bandwagons and/or championing some cause. It is cheap, vile and reflective only of the saddest sort of narcissists that, even more sadly, seem to exist right throughout this business. But back to the Crusaders. This team is representative of Christchurch, Canterbury and its community in a way few from

outside the region could ever truly appreciate. They were a shining light following the two tragic earthquakes defining hope, grit, teamwork and togetherness. The team is built upon a single core value that no-one is bigger than the collective. They are both inspirational and aspirational. Please don’t turn this legacy, their name, into a word synonymous with hate misery and death.

Whatever the Crusaders were in historic far-off times they have nothing, ZERO, to do with what the last 25 years of having the Crusaders rugby team has meant to Christchurch. Whatever is ultimately decided is none of my business. What do I hope though is that calm heads will prevail and see that this team, this brand, can be used as a force of good as something to celebrate as opposed to commemorate. - NZME

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In brief Rose backs Sterling England fullback Danny Rose has praised international teammate Raheem Sterling for criticising the portrayal of black players in the media. Sterling, often the target of negative UK headlines, used Instagram to highlight the disparity in the way stories involving black players were reported. In the wake of being allegedly abused by Chelsea fans, Sterling posted conflicting headlines about Manchester City team-mates Tosin Adarabioyo and Phil Foden buying houses. “Raheem was only saying what we all say in the dressing room. It’s sad really but he’s 100 per cent spot on with what he said,” Rose said. - PA

Kennedy out of opener Star West Coast forward Josh Kennedy has been ruled out of the Eagles’ round-one AFL clash tomorrow night with Brisbane. The premiership hero has endured a disrupted pre-season, undergoing shoulder surgery and suffering a foot injury. “He’s desperate to play and I’m desperate to play him, but the recommendation is that he doesn’t play,” Eagles coach Adam Simpson said yesterday. - AAP

Praise for Hamilton

Hugo Smith was among those who took to the field for Methven FC – a club that would this weekend host its very first pre-season tournament. PHOTO ROBYN HOOD 180819-RH-077

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New tourney raging success By Erin TaskEr

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A new pre-season football tournament hosted by Methven FC proved so popular, teams had to be turned away. The tournament will take place this weekend and organisers said they have been absolutely blown away by the response, with the eight spots filled in no time. Teams from Methven, Geraldine, Banks Peninsula, FC Twenty 11 and Hornby will take to the field for the tournament’s opening matches tomorrow morning, and by the end of the weekend

one of those teams will have the honour of taking home the Methven Supervalue Cup for the first time. Liam Sheppard has been part of the tournament’s organising committee and he said the club only came up with the idea of holding their own tournament two or three months ago. They had been talking about going to a pre-season tournament, when someone suggested they instead host their own. From there, the Methven Supervalue Cup was born. The Methven Supervalue Cup

is in fact a shield which it is hoped will be contested on an annual basis. “The main thing was to play some good football over the weekend, but also bringing people in to Methven,” Sheppard said. The tournament will kick off with both Methven teams in action. In group A, Methven FC will take on Geraldine Black, while in group B Methven Reserves will take on Geraldine Red. For Methven FC’s seniors, the tournament will be a huge part of their build up to what they hope

will be a big season. After taking out the Mainland Football division four competition last year, Methven FC has been promoted to division three this season. The second Methven team is a young team created last year that will this year compete in Mainland Football’s division seven competition. The teams competing in Methven this weekend range from division one teams through to division seven. Group stage action will kick off at the Methven Domain at 9am on Saturday.

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Banks gets first start for the Highlanders A little more energy in the legs, but otherwise business as usual. That is how the Highlanders are approaching tonight’s game against the Blues at Eden Park. Six changes in the starting line-up from that which would have taken the field last Saturday against the Crusaders are the headline. Notable among those is experienced first five-eighth Marty Banks, getting his first start of the season. Outside him Thomas Umaga-Jensen is back in the No.12

jersey, replacing Tei Walden. Tevita Li slots back in on the left wing. Tom Franklin and Pari Pari Parkinson are both back from concussion and form the locking duo. Both could have played last week, although were not selected as they had not come back to training until yesterday. Dillon Hunt was the final change, coming in for James Lentjes at openside flanker. It may have been tempting to alter things further after the unexpected weekend off.

However, Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger said the side was staying with what had been planned. “We’ve stuck with our original plan. “We meet prior to the upcoming game the following week and put those plans in place for selection. “We feel this 23 is the 23 we want to take for this game and how we want to play the game on Friday night.’’ Last weekend counts as the team’s All Blacks’ second week-

end off, as part of the national team’s rest management programme. However, as those players are also unable to play eight weeks in a row, they would need to be rested again at some point. The team also features a strong bench, and Mauger felt that had been a constant for the Highlanders this year. It includes experience in Jackson Hemopo and Richard Buckman, alongside two to have stepped up this year in Josh Dickson and Josh Ioane. - ODT

Lewis Hamilton did a fantastic job in getting his damaged car to the finish of Formula One’s seasonopening Australian Grand Prix, Mercedes’ chief strategist James Vowles said. The five times world champion started on pole position but finished second in Melbourne last Sunday after Finnish team-mate Valtteri Bottas seized the lead off the line and went on to win by 20 seconds. Mercedes said after the race that part of the floor on Hamilton’s car was missing. “On inspection of Lewis’s car after the race, we noticed some damage over what we call the tyre seal area,” he said. “That area is quite sensitive aerodynamically; it’s both for downforce and for balance. We believe we sustained it during the course of the race while riding over kerbs.” - PA

DRAWS ■ Bowls Mid Canterbury Sub Centre Champion of Champion Pairs Draw To be played at the Hampstead Bowling Club on Saturday 16th March. Dress Code: Whites or Club uniforms to be worn. 9.00am startSenior Men: Rakaia v Allenton; Ashburton v Ashburton MSA; Hampstead and Methven a bye (report at 10.30am) Report at 10.30amSenior Women: Rakaia v Allenton; Ashburton v Hampstead Junior Men: Allenton v Ashburton; Methven v Ashburton MSA Junior Women: Ashburton v Allenton; Rakaia a bye (report at 1.00pm) Colts: Methven v Allenton; Hampstead a bye (report at 1.00pm) Bowls Mid Canterbury Sub Centre – Junior Open Singles Qualifying To be played at Hampstead and Allenton Bowling Clubs on Sunday 17th March commencing at 9.00am Dress Code: Whites or club uniform to be worn. Hampstead Green: G Blackwell, B Redmond, L Muir, D McDonnell, A Allred, J Eddington, L Mills, J O’Connor, K O’Connor, A Turnbull, T McLean Allenton Green: C Harrison, B Donaldson, P Campbell, E Meaclem, J Mills, D McEvedy, C O’Connor, N Stuthridge, D Thorne, W McCarthy.

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Morgan the key for Cowboys victory

Athletes from the Mid Canterbury Special Olympics team after the swimming event at their ribbon day on Sunday. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

■ SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Ribbon day a big winner all round Members of the Mid Canterbury Special Olympics team welcomed other competitors from around Canterbury last weekend for a ribbon day. Teams from Canterbury and

North Canterbury travelled to Ashburton to compete in swimming events and bocce. “We had a team from North Canterbury and Canterbury competing in the swimming and two

teams from North Canterbury competing in the bocce,” Mid Canterbury Special Olympics president Colleen Lindsay said. “There were close to 30 athletes competing all together.”

Lindsay said the main focus of the ribbon days is fun and making friends with the other athletes. “We can offer a lot more things if we can get more people involved,” she said.

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Benji wants second NZ team Wests Tigers veteran Benji Marshall says relocating the joint venture would be shattering for their fans, and that New Zealand’s South Island is crying out for an NRL side. The debate about expansion and relocation has reignited, with the governing body at the end of the year to deliver a report into the viability of adding a 17th and 18th NRL franchise. NRL CEO Todd Greenberg has said that Rugby League Central no longer has the money to prop up struggling franchises – placing relocation on the agenda. Should any side hit the rocks financially, it is likely the NRL would seek to move them interstate, away from the crowded Sydney market. News Corp yesterday reported that, as part of ongoing negotiations over perpetual licence agreements, the NRL was seeking greater power to move troubled clubs. The Wests Tigers, Manly and Cronulla are mentioned as clubs most likely to be moved. However, the Sharks last week secured their future after announcing a $40 million deal to develop their Woolooware base. “I feel like we’ve got too much of a membership following in Sydney,

we always get good crowds to our games,” Marshall said. “I don’t think it’ll be us. I would be shattered. “To move a club away from their fan base ... I think adding more teams is a better idea, not break the hearts of fans.” Greenberg last week said a second Brisbane team and a Perth side were firmly in mind as part of an expanded footprint. But Marshall, a 26-test Kiwi veteran, said he wanted a second New Zealand side – either in Wellington or the South Island – considered. “New Zealand is crying out for another team,” Marshall said. “Next year 50 per cent of the players will be Kiwi or Polynesian. In that respect the depth of rugby league in New Zealand is getting greater. “In New Zealand, there’s only the Warriors. So the North Island and South Island both go for the Warriors. If you put a team in the South Island or in Wellington, all those south cats will flip.” Broncos coach Anthony Seibold also predicted league-mad Queensland fans would embrace a second Brisbane side. “I am sure the game would probably want a game a week at Suncorp Stadium,” Seibold said. - NZME Benji Marshall says a South Island team would work.

Stopping Michael Morgan will be a key to victory against North Queensland tonight, according to Brisbane’s coach Anthony Seibold. But Cowboys mentor Paul Green wondered how the Broncos would be able to pull that off ahead of their NRL derby at Suncorp Stadium. Halfback Morgan revelled in his debut as North Queensland captain, inspiring a 24-12 season-opening victory over St George Illawarra with a sublime kicking game. His stellar display as North Queensland began life without retired playmaker Johnathan Thurston did not go unnoticed by Seibold. “Just looking at their kicking game, Morgo takes the majority of their kicks now that JT is no longer playing so we need to put him under pressure because he has an outstanding kicking game,” the Broncos coach said. “We saw that last weekend where some of their long kicks out of yardage were really effective for them. “So we need to take some time away from Morgo.” When told of Seibold’s gameplan, Green warned it would be easier said than done. “I am not sure in particular how they are going to do that,” he said. “But we need to play smart. “If there is pressure around him we need guys around him to take pressure off him – that’s the most important thing, to play as a team.” However, it seems if anyone can figure out a way of stopping Morgan it is Seibold. The new Broncos mentor believed his long history with Morgan would help him pick apart the halfback’s game. Seibold first sighted Morgan as a teenager when he was Queensland Cup team Mackay Cutters coach. He then bonded with the playmaker as a Queensland State of Origin assistant. “Neil Henry was the (Cowboys) coach at the time when I was at the Mackay Cutters and Morgo would have only been about 19 (when he played in Queensland Cup),” Seibold said. “He came down and played one or two games in my first season there and nine or 10 the second year. “He is a terrific young guy and I worked with him in Origin as well. “He is a real professional and I can see why he is captain. “He has got great leadership skills and they are the qualities he had as a young guy.” - AAP

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March 22 The Ashburton Curling Cup 2019 Allenton School, Ashburton Enjoy a great night out with your colleagues, family or friends. A unique opportunity to try out curling, a fun activity for all! We’ll have great music from the ‘80s and ‘90s going. Sign up your team now! Limited spaces! Match schedules will be posted on Facebook the week before the event. 6pm - 9pm

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Ashburton Open Coffee Mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street If you are new to town or been living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat. All welcome! Child-friendly location. Please contact Adi 027 220 8791 or Sue-ann 021 679 348 to register. 10.30am - 12 noon Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallers to get creative and explore themes in art. A great space for children to learn and interact with each other. Children of all ages welcome. Adult supervision is required for young children.

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Learn to line dance (7pm), beginners/intermediate (8pm9pm). Instructor Annette phone 307 7138 a/h. 7pm - 9pm

Every second Friday of the month In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. These are social sessions which encourage you to connect with others through creativity. Be inspired to learn a new creative pastime. Sessions are free and all are welcome to attend. The gallery will supply basic colouring-in sheets and materials, along with tea and coffee. Those attending are encouraged to bring along their own materials and projects. 10.30am - 12 noon

Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm Modern day Dragon Boating has evolved as a sport, capturing the world by storm. Over 50 million paddlers participate annually in competitions worldwide and it has become one of the fastest growing water sports in the world. It is competitive, social and fun but its roots are deeply imbedded in Chinese culture dating back over 2000 years. 9am - 4.30pm

March 30 Arrowsmith 2019 Hakatere Lake Heron Rd, Mt Somers, Ashburton. 42.2km High Country Marathon 17km Trail Run - 11km Trail Run 42km MTB Race or Ride Duathlon 4km MTB, 11km Run. 7am - 4pm

March 24 EA Network Centre Kids Duathlon & Triathlon EA Networks Centre, River Terrace, Ashburton Yowl - you so do not want to miss out on this opportunity to let your kids experience a Du/Tri in a friendly safe environment. Distances:

Concert Tickets $10.00 Door Sales Available. Contact John 308 1562 or Ann 308 0333 2pm

March 27 Adam McGrath Event Centre, Ashburton The lead singer and songwriter from the Eastern is going on a solo tour to celebrate the release of his first album. Described as one of the best modern roots acts from any country period. All tickets $20 7.30pm

Trott’s Garden Shakesperience Trott’s Garden, Ashburton The Big Little Theatre Company will be presenting a delightful afternoon and early evening celebration of late summer and Shakespeare’s work. This promises to be a very special evening to spend walking around this exquisite garden whilst being entertained with live music, dance, song and of course Shakespear’s best bits, being bought to life by Big Little Theatre Company actors. This is a fundraising venture for the students to perform on the Globe Stage in London, July 2019. Tickets available from Denim Den and BLTC facebook page. 2pm - 5.30pm wet or fine

March 28 Growing Great Teams of Volunteers Workshop Ashburton and Timaru There is no shortage of organisations to get involved with, so in order to attract volunteers and keep them onboard, you need to offer them the best possible experience. Learn what drives people to volunteer and discover simple strategies for ensuring your volunteers get what they need to stay involved.

April 4

Registrations close March 25. Registrations forms can be emailed out by contacting Ashburton office volmidcant@ gmail.com or Timaru office volmsc@xtra.co.nz Cost is $20pp for financial members of Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury and $40pp for non-financial members. Timaru 9am - 12 noon Ashburton 2.30pm - 5.30pm

March 30 Arrowsmith 2019 Hakatere Lake Heron Rd, Methven, Ashburton.

42.2km High Country Marathon 17km Trail Run 7 to 8 years - 25m Swim 2.5km 11km Trail Run 42km MTB Race or Ride Bike 1km Run. Duathlon 4km MTB, 11km Run. 9 to 10 years - 75m Swim 7am - 4pm 2.5km Bike 1km Run. 5 to 6 years - 250m Run 1km Bike 250m Run.

March 31

11 to13 years - 75m Swim 2.5km Bike 1.5km Run. Lots of spot prizes including a brand NEW BIKE kindly donated by Wheel Haus.

Ashburton Electronic Organ and Keyboard Club Tinwald Memorial Hall, Graham Street, Tinwald

Fundraiser with Scott (Razor) Robertson Hotel Ashburton Mid Canterbury Rugby Union is proud to host Scott Robertson as our guest speaker at the annual JAB (Junior Advisory Board) Fundraiser for 2019. Join us for a great evening featuring a buffet dinner, fundraising auction and Razor himself! Respected as a successful and inspiring Crusaders coach, admired for celebratory break dancing and an exuberant personality, Scott (Razor) Robertson is one of a kind. Razor will be sharing some of his thoughts about leadership in a Q&A style session. 6pm - 10pm

April 6 Twilight in the Vines 22 Laings Road, Tinwald Enjoy a lazy Saturday afternoon and savour the flavour of wine from Ashburton’s ONLY vineyard, listen to live music and

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April 15 Cats Event Centre, Ashburton One of the world’s best-loved musicals, CATS will embark on its most extensive tour of New Zealand. With a cast of mainly Australians alongside a few New Zealanders this will be a truly magical production. Tickets on sale now. Tickets from $79.90 plus fees. 7.30pm

BUY TICKETS www.eventbrite.co.nz Tickets: Adult $59* Senior/Student $49*

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Room on the Broom

Variety Theatre Ashburton brings you this amazing musical smash hit based on the 1992 Whoopi Goldberg film. Gloriously funny and a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship.

COVERED BY CANTERBURY LONG RUN ROOFING ASHBURTON Lake Hood, Sunday 7th April 2019

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Symphony On The Lake Lake Hood, Tinwald The Symphony on the Lake will bring the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, leading soloists Amati Pati of Sol3Mio and award winning Isabella Moore into the heart of Canterbury at beautiful Lake Hood, (for some an easy hour’s drive away). Book now, and choose your gourmet hamper by The Picnic Company, to enjoy whilst experiencing classical music at its best whilst wrapped in the beauty of Lake Hood with the Southern Alps as its backdrop. Ticket only $135 Ticket plus Hamper $160. 5pm - 8pm

Direct from Melbourne playing the very best from Adele and Amy Winehouse featuring local guest Jack Bubb. Australia’s new singing star Bloom will blow you away with her pitch-perfect voice.

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Get Coloured By CanInspire Colour Fun Run Lake Hood, Tinwald This will be our third Get Coloured by CanInspire colour fun run to be held here in Ashburton at Lake Hood with the proceeds going to help the CanInspire Charitable Trust help our local Mid Canterbury community. The Get Coloured colour fun run is a great community event for people of all levels of fitness and will be a fantastic day out for the whole family. Come and ‘Get Coloured!’ 10am - 12pm

The Adele and Amy Songbook

The Rhythms of Ireland has been seen by over two million people worldwide. Experience a spectacular evening of traditional Irish dance enhanced by stunning costumes, lighting and sound. Tickets from $74.90*

(* plus booking fee)

April 7

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How the cat purred and how the witch grinned as they sat on a broomstick and flew through the wind... But what happens next will leave you surprised as along comes a dragon, you won’t believe your eyes. Tickets $32* Group 6+ $29*

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Cryptic crossword

Friday, March 22, 2019

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Don’t worry; you’re good at being a person. This is not even a question. There are certain things you don’t need to question and this is one of them. Move along. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Maybe you haven’t been able to control your thoughts on a certain matter. (Some thoughts can be incredibly addictive and harder to wrangle than wild beasts.) But if you control what you say, that’s a start. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Too much attention on anything will change its state, so the main thing is to be careful what you place attention on. Attention can either make a good thing out of a bad thing or a bad thing of a good thing. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’ve felt more ready to take on the world. But this isn’t so bad - this part where you acknowledge your fragility. There’s so much you can do when you accept all the different parts of yourself. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Gravitation involves flying and anti-gravitation involves falling, because “up” and “down” are somewhat interchangeable. So don’t be too quick to decide. It’s that you are, not where you are, that matters. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Your life hypnotises you. There’s a pattern, and it lulls you into a rhythm. Then that rhythm brings a frame of mind that allows for unexpected things to spring forth. This is the course of your day. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You put all your focus on making yourself better and it works; you get better. Bonus: It even feels somehow very easy to improve. Savour this rare and uncomplicated day. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): What makes you feel better in the short term may not be right for your long-term plan. Today, you are better off serving your long-term plan rather exclusively. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): If you can provide a framework in which people can use their talents, then this is doing something amazing that will have repercussions beyond what you could ever imagine. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): To express yourself in a way that is better than the last time, that is unique, that lands on the ear and heart of your audience in a certain way is an expression of genius. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): All stories will change in time. True ones will become false, false ones will become true. The difference between history and mythology is a difference of years. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): The middle is a good place to be today; you’re protected at either side, so long as no one crowds in or gets too close. You’ll learn what’s happening for the majority.

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11:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR The best of Stephen Colbert’s satire and comedy, discussing politics, entertainment, business, and more. 12:30 The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news. 1am Closedown

11:15 Te Ao – Maori News 3 The latest news, with a more inclusive approach to Maori news by connecting directly with communities. 11:45 Closedown

6:30 Thomas And Friends 0 6:40 Kiddets 3 0 6:50 Kiri And Lou 3 0 6:55 Peppa Pig 0 7am Disney Tangled – The Series 3 0 7:25 Zak Storm 3 0 7:50 New Looney Tunes 0 8:15 The Lion Guard 3 0 8:40 Mickey And The Roadster Racers 3 0 9am Regular Show 3 9:10 Infomercials 10:10 The Middle 3 0 10:40 Neighbours 3 0 11:10 Once Upon A Time PGR 3 Noon Jeremy Kyle PGR 0 12:55 Judge Rinder PGR 1:55 Will And Grace 3 2:25 Home And Away 3 0 2:55 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 3:35 Peppa Pig 0 3:40 Lab Rats – Elite Force 0 4pm Fanimals 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 0 5:30 Home And Away 3 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

11pm 2 Broke Girls AO 0 11:30 Trial And Error PGR 11:50 Angie Tribeca 0 12:20 Happy Endings 0 12:45 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:10 Infomercials 2:10 Blackish 3 2:35 Imposters AO 3 0 3:20 Jeremy Kyle 3 4:15 Judge Rinder 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:35 Blossom 3 0

11:15 The Wrong Girl AO 3 Jack’s absence during filming with Gillian brings Lily to face her self–doubts and reappraise their relationship. 0 12:15 Infomercials 3

MOVIES PREMIERE

Call the Midwife

8:30pm on TVNZ 1

BRAVO 10am Beverly Hills Pawn 3 10:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 11:30 Snapped PGR 3 12:30 The Real Housewives Of Cheshire 1:30 Britain’s Next Top Model PGR 3 2:30 Bachelor Australia 3 3:35 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 4:30 Dance Moms 3 5:30 Top Chef 3 6:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 7:28 The Dish PGR Entertainment and celebrity news. 7:30 Top Chef – Just Desserts PGR 8:30 M Drew Peterson – Untouchable AO 3 2012 Drama. Following the disappearance of his fourth wife, a man is accused of the murder of his third. Rob Lowe, Kaley Cuoco, Catherine Dent. 10:28 The Dish PGR 10:30 Snapped PGR 3 11:30 Intervention Canada AO 3 12:20 Infomercials 3

8:05 The Competition MLS 2017 Romantic Comedy. Thora Birch, Chris Klein. 9:50 Disobedience 16SC 2018 Drama. Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams. 11:45 Hibiscus And Harry Potter and the Order of Ruthless PG 2018 Comedy. Suivai Autagavaia, Annathe Phoenix, 8pm on TVNZ 2 Maree Thomas. 1:20 Solo – A Star Wars Story MV 2018 SKY 5 Action. Aiden Ehrenreich, 6am Jeopardy! PG Emilia Clarke. 3:35 Willed 6:25 Wheel Of Fortune To Kill M 2012 Drama. PG 6:50 The Simpsons PG Sarah Jane Morris, Dylan Bruce. 7:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take 5:10 Accidentally It Away MVL 8:05 Pawn Engaged PG 2015 Stars PG 8:30 MacGyver Romance. Lexi Giovagnoli, M 9:15 Parking Wars PGL Brant Daugherty. 9:40 NCIS LA MV 10:25 CSI 6:35 Amityville – The – Miami MV 11:10 Can’t Awakening MVLC 2018 Pay? We’ll Take It Away! Horror. Bella Thorne, MVL Noon Jeopardy! PG Jennifer Jason Leigh. 12:25 Wheel Of Fortune PG 8pm The Greatest Showman 12:50 NCIS MV 1:40 Criminal PG 2017 Drama. Story of a man Minds 16VS 2:25 NCIS LA MV 3:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll who set out to reveal that life Take It Away MVL 4pm The itself can be the most thrilling Simpsons PG 4:30 Jeopardy! show of all. Hugh Jackman, PG 5pm Wheel Of Fortune Zac Efron. PG 5:30 Parking Wars PGL 9:50 Murder On The 6pm MacGyver M 7pm Pawn Orient Express MC 2017 Stars PG 7:30 NCIS LA Crime. Kenneth Branagh, MV 8:30 Supernatural Johnny Depp. MVS 9:30 Grimm 11:40 Who Took My MV 10:30 MacGyver Daughter? 16VLC 2017 M 11:20 CSI – Miami MV Thriller. Katie Boland. SATURDAY 12:05 Can’t SATURDAY 1:10 Willed Pay? We’ll Take It Away PG To Kill M 2012 Drama. 12:55 Wheel Of Fortune PG 1:20 Jeopardy! PG 1:45 Pawn Sarah Jane Morris, Dylan Bruce. 2:45 Accidentally Stars PG 2:10 Grimm Engaged PG 2015 MV 2:55 Supernatural Romance. Lexi Giovagnoli, MVS 3:40 CSI – Miami Brant Daugherty. 4:15 The MV 4:25 Parking Wars PGL Greatest Showman PG 2017 4:50 NCIS LA MV 5:35 The Drama. Simpsons PG

MOVIES GREATS 7:15 Deuce Bigalow – Male Gigolo MS 1999 Comedy. Rob Schneider, William Forsythe, Eddie Griffin. 8:45 The Book Of Eli 16VL 2010 Action. Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman. 10:40 12 Years A Slave 16VS 2013 Historical Drama. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Kenneth Williams, Michael Fassbender. 12:50 Scream 16VL 1996 Horror. Neve Campbell, Drew Barrymore, Rose McGowan, David Arquette. 2:40 Deja Vu MV 2006 Action. Denzel Washington, Val Kilmer. 4:45 The Cabin In The Woods 16VLC 2012 Horror. Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchinson. 6:20 Bruce Almighty ML 2003 Comedy. Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Aniston. 8pm The Help MC 2011 Drama. An aspiring writer returns home after college, where unexpected friendships with African-American maids result in a book about a community’s suffering. Emma Stone, Viola Davis. 10:25 Armageddon ML 1998 Action. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, Steve Buscemi, Liv Tyler. SATURDAY 12:55 About Schmidt ML 2002 Comedy. 3am Deja Vu MV 2006 Action. 5:05 Nothing But Trailers MVLSC 5:20 The Cabin In The Woods 16VLC 2012 Horror.

SKY SPORT 1 6am Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) Players Championship. 7am L Golf – PGA Tour Valspar Championship – Round One. From Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbour, Florida. 11am Golf – PGA European Tour (HLS) Maybank Championship – Round One. 11:30 Inside The PGA Tour Noon The Crowd Goes Wild 12:30 Kick-off 1pm The Breakdown 2pm #SkySpeed 2:30 Netball – ANZ Premiership (RPL) Stars v Pulse. 4pm Netball Zone 4:30 Kick-off 5pm The 1014 Rugby Show 5:30 The Breakdown 6:30 Kick-off 7pm L Rugby – Super Rugby Blues v Highlanders. From Eden Park, Auckland. 10pm Fox Sports News 10:30 New Zealand Cricket Awards (RPL) 11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild

SATURDAY

Midnight The Back Page 1am Rugby – Super Rugby (RPL) Blues v Highlanders. 3:05 #SkySpeed 3:30 Motorsport – World Endurance Championships (HLS) 4:30 Motorsport – Supercars (HLS) Melbourne 400 – Race Four. 5am Motorsport – Supercars (HLS) Melbourne 400 – Race Five. 5:30 Motorsport – Supercars (HLS) Melbourne 400 – Race Six.

0 Closed captions; 3 Repeat; 2 Maori Language; HLS Highlights; RPL Replay; DLY Delayed. CLASSIFICATIONS: 16/18 Approved for persons 16/18 years or over; AO Adults only; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences; PG/PGR Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits ZEFM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

11:30 Saving Lives At Sea 12:30 Barn Hunters 1am Best Laid Plans 2am Four Rooms 3am Junk Gypsies 3:30 Shed And Buried 4am Luxury Uncovered 4:30 Tiny House Hunting 5am Building The Dream

SKY SPORT 2 6am Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Dragons v Rabbitohs. 6:30 Late Show With Matty Johns 7:30 The Kiwi League Show 8am L Rugby League – Super League Wakefield Trinity v Warrington Wolves. From Mobile Rocket Stadium, Wakefield. 11am L Golf – LPGA Tour Bank Of Hope Founders Cup – Round One. From Phoenix, Arizona. 2pm Rugby League – Super League (RPL) Wakefield Trinity v Warrington Wolves. 4pm Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Titans v Raiders. From Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast. 6pm Late Show With Matty Johns 7pm The Kiwi League Show 7:30 L Rugby League – NRL Raiders v Storm. From GIO Stadium, Canberra. 9:55 L Rugby League – NRL Broncos v Cowboys. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 11:45 The Professor’s Farewell Tour

SATURDAY

12:30 The Kiwi League Show 1am Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Dragons v Rabbitohs. 1:30 Late Show With Matty Johns 2:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Friday. 3am The Professor’s Farewell Tour 3:30 NZ Cricket Awards 4:30 Sky Sport TBA 5am The Back Page 22Mar19

DISCOVERY 6:35 How It’s Made PG 7:05 How It’s Made PG 7:30 The Last Alaskans PG Spirit of the Hunter. 8:20 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Dodge Hodge Podge Oldsmobile Delta 2/2. 9:10 Outback Opal Hunters PG 10am Aussie Gold Hunters PG 10:50 Your Worst Nightmare M Black Widow. 11:40 Swamp Murders M Quilbillies. 12:30 Blood Relatives M Let’s Slay Together. 1:20 Murder Chose Me M Looking for Love. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 How Do They Do It? PG 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG 40-Foot Monsters. 4:45 Gold Rush PG 5:40 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Ferrari Fix – Dead Head Bus 1/2. 6:35 Jay Leno’s Garage PG One of a Kind. 7:30 Outback Opal Hunters PG 8:30 Railroad Australia PG 9:25 Air Rescue PG 9:50 Air Rescue PG 10:15 What On Earth? PG 11:05 Naked And Afraid M Eye of the Storm. 11:55 Murder Chose Me M Looking for Love.

SATURDAY

12:45 Deadliest Catch PG 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Treehouse Masters PG 3:15 The Last Alaskans PG 4:05 Deadliest Catch PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:20 How Do They Do It? PG 5:45 Treehouse Masters PG

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Sport

40 Ashburton Guardian

Wolves about to be axed

Tourney a raging success

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Regatta a talent quest BY ERIN TASKER

ERIN.T@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

New Zealand’s next Blair Tuke or Peter Burling could well take to the water at Lake Hood this weekend. The New Zealand secondary schools’ bottom of the South Island team sailing regatta is coming to the lake this weekend, and it’s an event the likes of which has proven to be a key stepping stone in the careers of some of our most recent sailing superstars. New Zealand Team Sailing event and development officer Ross Sutherland said eight teams will take part in this weekend’s event – Otago Girls’ High School, Timaru Boys’ High School, Christchurch Boys’ High School, Christ’s College, a combined Christchurch Girls’ High School team, and two teams from Wanaka’s Mt Aspiring College – and the focus is really on development. It’s regattas like this one that have unearthed sailors that have gone on to become household names – like Olympic and America’s Cup sailors Tuke and Burling. “Of those that got medals at the last Olympics … I’ve been doing this for 20 years and I’ve known all of them since they were little kids in form one,” Sutherland said. As well as the Olympics, some have gone on to race in the America’s Cup or the Volvo Ocean Race. Now, Sutherland and his team are on the look out for the next crop of talented youngsters. He said teams will be assessed and seeded this weekend, before heading to the national secondary schools’ team sailing regatta, which will be held at Algies Bay the week after Easter. All going to plan, next year that national regatta will be held at Lake Hood, Sutherland said. And if it happens, the week-long event will bring 30 teams of around 370 competitors, and an overall spend of around $120,000 to Mid Canterbury. Sutherland said Lake Hood is an ideal venue for a sailing regatta in terms of its landscape and the fact it was spectator friendly. He just hopes that the weather plays ball this weekend. For sailing, wind is a must – although not too much – and this weekend there doesn’t look to be much in the forecast. The secondary schools’ regatta involves international 420s, two-person boats. Each team has six sailors and a reserve, just in case they have an injury or want to change a weight in a boat. It’s a tactical sport, with the total score of the team counting towards their overall standing. In each race they go around six marks and at each mark they do traps to try and hold up their opposition boats or take them out of contention. Sutherland said all boats are supplied by the NZ Team Sailing Association, and the plan is to eventually have six boats based at Lake Hood all year round. “We want to ensure that anyone at high school can do this, so we provide all the boats at the events, so it’s not just for rich people who can buy a boat,” Sutherland said. This weekend’s programme sees Saturday and Sunday set aside for more training and development type events, with racing due to take place on Monday morning. Lake Hood will play host to a secondary schools’ sailing regatta this weekend, starting on Saturday and finishing up on Monday.

Benji pushing for another Kiwi side in the NRL

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