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

An early morning crash on a rural Mid Canterbury road yesterday left a 50-year-old man dead and emergency services personnel having to deal with low-hanging power lines which initially hindered their ability to reach the vehicle safely.

The accident, on Lismore Mayfield Road at around 7.15am, claimed the life of the man, who Police are yet to identify, after the car in which he was the

sole occupant left the relatively straight piece of road, crashing into a power pole.

Three Fire and Emergency New Zealand units attended the crash, two from Ashburton and one from Mayfield.

Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade station officer Chris Price said due to the positioning of the car next to the power pole and the proximity of the power lines, the car had to be towed back on to the road before the man could be extracted from the vehicle.

The serious crash unit was notified and is investigating.

EA Networks commercial manager Jeremy Adamson said 206 customers were affected by power having to be cut to the area to allow emergency services to work at the scene.

Power was restored to 183 of those customers approximately 30 minutes later, leaving 23 without power.

Adamson said the site will be handed back to them once the serious crash unit had complet-

ed their investigation.

A cross arm on the power pole was broken due to the impact from the vehicle causing the power line to sag, but it did not come into contact with the ground, and the pole was moved.

Eight people have now died in five motor vehicle accidents in the Ashburton District this year.

All five have occurred in rural areas, with a failure to give way being recognised as the cause of three of them.

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“From there it was a simple extraction and we began first aid and CPR,” he said.

St John spokesman Gerard Campbell said a rescue helicopter had been called to the scene, but was stood down before arriving, and other St John staff were also in attendance.

The crash occurred on a section of Lismore Mayfield Road, near the intersection with Hackthorne Road.

The road was closed for some time as a result of the crash.

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Fire and Emergency NZ top brass visits the district

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

One of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s highest ranking officials has made a quick stop-off in Mid Canterbury as the organisation looks to build from its formation 18 months ago.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand deputy chief executive of service delivery and operational commander Kerry Gregory visited the Peel Forest and Lauriston Voluntary Rural Fire Forces yesterday, before visiting the Ashburton and Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigades.

“It is a chance to get out there and see how we are working and if we are going how we think we are,” he said.

“It is a chance to listen to the troops on the ground and find out any of their niggling concerns.”

Gregory said he was pleased with how the brigades were performing in the district.

“There is a really strong brigade here (in Ashburton) and they service the urban and rural areas really well,” he said.

“If it weren’t for volunteers we wouldn’t be able to do what we

do and New Zealand can’t afford for there to not be volunteers.”

Gregory said if there was one message he could get through about the volunteerism within Fenz, it was the important role that employers also play.

“People often look at firefighters and think they are giving so much back to their community, but they are also supported by amazing employers who let them leave work,” he said.

“It also has an impact on family as well, a lot of people don’t see that side of thing.”

Gregory said managing the mental health impact involved with attending incidents like car crashes within the community was now a huge focus for Fenz as an organisation, especially in smaller communities where firefighters are more likely to have a connection to those involved.

“I look at it like everyone is dealing with their own stress and pressure in family life or other things, and then all our people are also responding to situations that your regular Tom Dick or Harry would never have to deal with,” he said.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand deputy chief executive of service delivery and operational commander Kerry Gregory (right) gets shown around the Ashburton Fire Station by chief fire officer Alan Burgess.

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Cycle trails could be big dollar earner

By Sue Newman

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A plan to create cycleways around the Ashburton District could be revived, creating an attraction that would attract a new wave of tourists.

The district’s cycleway idea was born in 2009 when then Prime Minister John Key announced a $50 million deal that would see a series of great cycle rides created across New Zealand. The project was designed to create jobs and came on the back of a job summit held earlier that year.

His long term goal was not only to create jobs by developing the cycleways, but also to create a network of rides that spanned the country.

Ashburton was quick to respond, with Kelvin Holmes, then

an Ashburton District councillor, leading a committee to work on an Ashburton District ride. The Braided Waters Trust was formed in December 2009 and scoping work on the ride began.

It was planned to start at Salmon Tales in Rakaia, travelling up the Rakaia River and then following a route adjacent to the inland scenic route and along parts of the RDR through to Mt Somers and then back to Lake Hood, travelling along the river, a total of 150 kilometres.

While the district-wide ride did not gain the traction it needed to push its development forward, it was the catalyst for work to start on the Ashburton River Trail and later on the Lake Hood trail, but Holmes believes the time is right for the district wide ride project to

be revived. Experience Mid Canterbury is keen to get behind the project and Holmes said he was keen to be involved in getting the project off the ground.

“A whole lot of groundwork has already been done and now it just needs someone to take the bit and be committed to it. The ball is now in Experience Mid Canterbury’s court,” he said.

He has provided EMC with maps and plans that were drawn up in 2009 for the district loop, but the tourism organisation’s general manager Bruce Moffat said he was keen to see the cycle way developed as a series of one day rides that could be combined for cyclists wanting a longer trail.

He’s keen to get a small committee together to work on the project and said he can see huge

potential for the series of rides to bring in overnight visitors as well as day riders.

“This will drive more commercial opportunities with people who might want to tick off completing all three loops in Mid Canterbury,” he said.

With any biking or walking track there was inevitably issues with maintenance, Moffat said, but his idea is to involve businesses that will benefit from the track in the upkeep of sections near their property.

In developing a cycleway network Moffat said the district was fortunate to already have very good tracks around the Ashburton and Rakaia rivers.

“We just need to look at ways we can join these up and part of that will be exploring land own-

ership as ideally we’d like to have the trails on land rather than the road.”

While EMC was keen to take the initial lead on the project it hoped to move it into the hands of a cycleway committee.

“For us, it’s about us picking up the original work that’s been done, that group did a superb job.”

The idea was to create cycleways that would be accessible to everyone and that would offer options to stay, eat and explore along their length.

The project had been on EMC’s back burner for a few years, but with Methven’s Opuke Hot Springs project underway, it would be part of creating a tourism package that would open up new markets, he said.

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Friday, August 23, 2019

On-farm lesson for students

By Linda Clarke

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Lincoln University students spent a day crunching numbers on a Mid Canterbury farm this week.

The 40 second-year students, studying towards degrees in agricultural science and agricultural commerce, spent the morning touring Martin and Maree Bush’s mixed farm at Carew, before settling down in the nearby Carew Hall for lunch and an afternoon lecture.

Lecturer Victoria Westbrooke said the farming couple were an ideal package, with Martin’s long farming experience and Maree’s background as an accountant.

The couple have been hosting university students for five years and the 40 visiting students represented about half the class.

Students were able to ask the couple questions about current practices and future goals and then used real-life examples from the farm to calculate budgets as part of a module on cashflow.

Martin Bush said the farm was a typical mixed farm on the Mid Canterbury plains. It was dryland until the 1970s when borderdyke irrigation came along.

Some borderdykes still exist, though the farm is undergoing

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Longbeach School will be breaking new ground next year when it adopts the option of cohort entry for children five and over rather than the current continuous entry scheme.

It’s a decision that wasn’t made lightly, said board of trustees chair Toni Durham, but one the school community believed would sit well in a smaller semi-rural school.

The risks and benefits of the issue was discussed at length with the school’s principal and staff and there was a general feeling that the school would benefit from cohort entry, she said.

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Students rugged up for a morning lesson on-farm. a four-stage development to install centre pivots.

Bush said pivots were tricky because of the big pylons that ran diagonally across the farm, as part of the national electricity grid. Rules around the pylons meant the pivots had to be placed wiper-style.

He said the couple were also keen tree-growers and the shelter was important for stock on the farm. During cold weather, stock behind trees were settled and pugging of paddocks reduced.

The property was once pre-

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dominantly sheep and deer, and grew barley, wheat and peas but has evolved into a dairy support operation.

They still grow barley, which is sold to neighbouring dairy farmers, and they run two herds of heifers for neighbours and winter graze cows for another. A small flock of breeding ewes remains, along with some deer.

Bush said the property had not been affected by the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis, but like all farming properties was working to reduce nitrate leaching and greenhouse gases, and

improve its environmental footprint.

The students were keen to know how he handled cows in wet conditions, given the recent nationwide focus on winter grazing.

Bush said he split the cows into smaller mobs to avoid muddy conditions underfoot, and shifted them on a daily basis; twice a day in the wet.

Animal welfare was an important aspect of the operation, given dairy farmers’ high expectations around weight gain, he said.

Longbeach leading way in cohort school entry

By Sue Newman

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trialling this and if it doesn’t work, we can change but we think it will have a lot of benefits for our school.”

The current continuous entry system sometimes created challenges in classroom management, Durham said.

“We believe that this will make the process of inducting new entrants into the school system smoother for all new and existing students and staff.”

Entry dates for cohorts have been set by the Ministry of Education and the longest a child may wait to start school if they turn five after the day a term begins is likely to be five weeks.

Entry dates are the first day of each term and a mid way point

during each term.

For a child turning five after December 11 next year, the wait to start school will stretch to more than seven weeks.

The change from allowing five year olds to enter throughout the year has been made possible under the Education Amendment Bill, with two dates set for each school term when groups of children who have turned five can start school.

A deal by the National government gave schools the option of starting students in cohort groups from the age of four but fewer than 50 schools nationally took this option up.

They will be able to continue with four-year-old entry until the

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end of this year, when the cohort option will kick in.

Early childhood education is funded until a child turns six, providing a bridge for children who cannot start school until several weeks after their fifth birthday.

School attendance is not compulsory until the age of six.

An earlier survey of 16 Ashburton District primary schools indicated that 13 of those schools supported individual schools making their own decision whether or not to adopt cohort entry.

Of those 12 preferred to remain with the continuous entry scheme, one had no preference and three were looking into the cohort entry scheme.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians at Ashburton Hospital began four days of strike action yesterday in support of collapsed pay claim talks.

They are among about 100 pharmacy workers across four Canterbury Hospitals involved in the strike action. The CDHB hospitals involved are Ashburton, Christchurch, Hillmorton and Burwood.

Two pharmacists and two pharmacy technicians are employed at Ashburton Hospital but as a result of the strike no treatment will be deferred, said chief people officer, Canterbury DHB, Michael Frampton.

“During the strike, patients will be less likely to have a pharmacist involved in their medicine review as this will instead be managed by the broader clinical team delivering their care. Those involved in caring for patients in hospital and within the community have been reminded to be particularly vigilant about medication safety, Frampton said.

A reminder was being issued to patients and carers to bring any medicines they were taking with them if they were admitted to hospital during the strike and to talk to staff about their medication, he said.

Advocate Denise Tairua said the strike was a sign of the frustration with the last collective agreement expiring in August last year.

“The value of their wages has obviously decreased, the cost of living is increasing, and that’s not being met.”

In-hospital pharmacists supplied medicines to wards, and worked with health professionals and patients to promote the safe use of medicines.

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Friday, August 23, 2019

■■WORLD PLOUGHING CHAMPS

In brief

Ploughing on foreign soil Members of the New Zealand contingent, including Timaru’s Bob Mehrtens, have arrived in the United States and started practising for the World Ploughing Champs in Minnesota.

The event is being hosted

by Lake of the Woods area and the town of Baudette with the contest due to get under way on August 30.

Lake of the Woods is known for its fishing, wildlife and natural beauty. It also has a rich tradition in farming and the county is known for a variety of crops including ryegrass, sunflowers, canola, soybeans and other grains and oilseeds.

Kiwi ploughmen Mehrtens and Ian Woolley will compete against the best ploughers from 30 countries.

They will be judged on their skill handling the plough in varying ground

conditions to produce straight furrows while correctly turning the soil.

Mehrtens will plough in the reversible class and Woolley in the conventional.

The two Kiwis have been in the area for a week, having unloaded their container and gear and made friends with interested locals.

They have ploughed several plots in quite difficult conditions and approached a local farmer for some more typical competition land.

The farmer suggested they go to an area of land which he was leasing and it turned out to be just across the road from the grassland site.

Baudette has been likened to the equivalent of Methven, home of former national and world champion Bruce Redmond.

Crash claims life A person was killed in a crash between a car and logging truck in Waikato late yesterday. Emergency crews were called to the scene at River Road, Tuakau, at 4.10pm. A NZ Fire and Emergency service spokesman confirmed one person had been pronounced dead. Police said the Serious Crash Unit is to investigate.

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Saying it with flowers NZ First leader Winston Peters has re-gifted Paula Bennett’s gift of flowers, saying “they looked like she just picked them in a local park”. Peters is on leave after a knee operation, and Bennett sent a “get well soon” bouquet on Wednesday. Peters responded to the gift of flowers on Twitter yesterday, saying he had received them in hospital and it was “seriously bad taste”. Bennett said yesterday it was because Peters had clearly needed cheering up given his “grumpiness”.

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Rural Support Trust needs more volunteers

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

The Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust are seeking additional volunteers as they continue to face the mounting pressures being put on farmers across the district.

The Trust is currently undergoing a review its governance arrangements and needs new members, especially those with governance experience, current chair Peter Reveley said.

“Since the trust was formed, its workload has increased and the work we now do is increasingly complex,” he said.

“The trust is reviewing its governance arrangements to ensure that it keeps up with the demand of the role in the future.”

Currently six members sit on the trust, but Reveley said they will be looking to expand that to seven, along with establishing support committees for the

readiness and response team and the welfare team.

The Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust is part of a nationwide network of Rural Support Trusts that can assist rural individuals and communities during and after extreme weather and other adverse events.

They are able to access Government funding in declared adverse events and support from many Government agencies to help rural individuals

A group of about a dozen teenagers, including three Green Party Youth MPs, were kicked out of Parliament and banned from the premises for a year after protesting in the public gallery. And MPs have come to their defence, with a senior National MP saying the one-year ban was “excessive”. “It will be no surprise that we are Green Youth MPs,” Jan Logie’s Youth MP, Lily, told media after they were escorted out of Parliament. After Question Time, the 14 teenagers – aged 17 and 18 – sang the Maori waiata Tutira Mai Nga Iwi while flying the Tino Rangatiratanga flag in Parliament’s public gallery. - NZME

Apology for swearing

and communities get back on their feet.

Reveley said the size of the jobs facing the trust had grown following the outbreak of mycoplasma bovis, and that there was a lot more worked involved in administration that they would also be looking to fill.

“We still want the farming connection but we need a few more people with a bit of an academic background as well,” he said.

Police Minister Stuart Nash has apologised for swearing at an Air New Zealand staff member after he was denied access to a flight last month. Nash told Newshub he had said “words to the tune of ‘for bleep sake’,” with bleep in this case indicating a four-letter swear word. He was attempting to take a flight from Napier to Wellington on July 3. Nash said he arrived at the gate 25 minutes before the flight.

But, Air NZ had changed its checkin rules meaning that passengers without luggage were no longer allowed to board a plane without checking in first.

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Paddon coming to town to promote his new book Ashburton Car Club life member and rallying superstar Hayden Paddon will be coming to town next week for an event for his recently launched book Driven.

The event will be held at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre’s Bradford Room next Tuesday, with doors open from 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

Tickets are available to be purchased from Ashburton Paper Plus for $5, with all profits going towards the Ashburton Car Club.

Paddon was made a life member of the car club in 2017 when he was a guest speaker at their 60th anniversary celebrations.

Paddon started at the club in the 1990s, learning his craft in the club’s events in a Mini.

The book is an autobiographical story of Paddon’s 20 year journey to the WRC. “Some have asked why have an autobiography now? Now felt like a good time to tell our roller-coaster story from day one and illustrate that a normal Kiwi country lad can achieve their dreams,” he said in a Facebook post announcing the book.

“My rally career is certainly not over but now felt like a good time for ‘chapter 1’ as we embark on new challenges and an even busier 20 years ahead.”

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Ashburton could be ahead of the game when it comes to protecting its highly productive land, with its district plan zones designed to ensure the best of the district’s farmland is not fragmented and carved into lifestyle blocks.

The Government is proposing a National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land to improve the way this land is managed under the Resource Management Act 1991 and it wants public submissions on this proposal.

Those protections however, have always been uppermost in councillor and council staff minds during district plan hearings, Ashburton District Council environmental services group manager Jane Donaldson said because of their importance of rural land to the district’s economy They put several clauses in place to protect productive soils, Donaldson said, such as setting

conservative lot sizes for subdivision in rural zones – eight hectares in Rural A and 50 hectares in Rural B. “It also set limitations on house numbers in rural zones and restrictions on land coverage by buildings in rural zones.”

Unlike some parts of New Zealand, the Ashburton District was not considered to have population growth and its reserve of residential land and that meant the urban area was currently in little danger of encroaching into prime rural land, she said.

The issue of reverse sensitivity, where people move onto small rural blocks and then complain about normal farm noise, activity and odour was also covered in the council’s district plan, Donaldson said.

The council provided for this by requiring consents for houses proposed within 400m of intensive farming (herd barns, effluent ponds etc.) and also for those types of activities when they were proposed within the same dis-

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Rallying star Hayden Paddon will be coming to Ashburton next week for an event for his recently launched book Driven.

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Protecting productive land

By Sue Newman

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tance from existing houses.

“That said, there is always going to be a boundary between residential and rural activities somewhere and if you live on or near that boundary, you have to expect some effects from your neighbours. It is just part of the choice you make when you choose to live there,” she said.

For the council there would inevitably be a question in the future around the balance between zoning more residential land and allowing intensification of existing land but Residential A in the town centre already provided significant capacity for residential intensification if the market wanted that kind of accommodation, Donaldson said.

In many parts of New Zealand there is an increasing tension between ensuring land is available for primary production, while ensuring there is sufficient land for housing and urban development.

With that in mind, the government recently announced a pro-

posal to protect highly productive land to ensure it was maintained for future primary production.

It intends to do this through the introduction of a proposed National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land on the edges ot fowns and cities.

It is concerned that there is a lack of clarity on how local authorities should manage highly productive land under the Resource Management Act 1991 The proposed NPS-HPL is mainly directed at regional policy statements and district plans and will set out considerations and requirements to be included in these planning documents to manage urban development and subdivision on highly productive land.

It would require local authorities to identify highly productive land based on a set of defined criteria and is calling for submissions. These close on October 10 and ahead of this date a seriew of public meetings will be held around the country.

Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon has taken a swipe at education minister Chris Hipkins after the minister confirmed there was no guarantee funds earmarked for the Aoraki region would be staying here after the Government’s planned merger of polytechnics nationwide.

“When the councils of Aoraki Polytechnic and CPIT asked the then Government for approval to merge in 2015, one of the requirements was that the $22 million held in reserve by Aoraki be kept for the benefit of the area,” Falloon said.

“The funds were tagged for initiatives like developing new courses in Mid and South Canterbury and upgrading local campuses.”

In a response to a written question, Hipkins said the remainder of the $22 million was to cover new programme development, staff restructuring costs and redundancies, Aoraki’s ongoing deficits (having made deficits in 2013-2015) until efficiency gains and cost reductions could be made as part of the merger.

“Whatever remains of the $22 million, which now is part of Ara’s reserves, would be covered by the policy whereby existing reserves from previous institutes of technology and polytechnics (above a set limit) would only be able to be drawn upon for projects and capital expenditure in the relevant region,” Hipkins said.

“The “set limit” will be determined by the Establishment Board, and the process will need to consider specific local circumstances.”

Falloon said losing the millions of dollars of funding that was meant to go towards creating and retaining new courses will make it even harder for the regions to train young people.

“If Hipkins is going to push ahead with nationalising all polytechnics he should at least commit to local funds being kept here,” Falloon said.

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■■ ALL BLACKS TO THE NATION

All Blacks heading to Rolleston as part of tour

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The All Blacks are heading to Rolleston as part of their ninth annual All Blacks to the Nation tour next Thursday.

A day after the All Blacks selectors name their 31-strong 2019 Rugby World Cup in Auckland, the squad will travel in groups flying to seven locations including Rolleston. Details of the visit are yet to be confirmed.

They will also spend time with fans in the Whangarei, Matamata, Mt Maunganui, Gisborne, Christchurch and Wakatipu.

An initiative started in 2011 when New Zealand hosted the Rugby World Cup, the All Blacks have headed to the provinces every year before embarking on their overseas tours.

All Blacks captain Kieran Read said All Blacks to the Nation was always one of the highlights on the team’s calendar.

“We really look forward to this event every year as the players get to go to different parts of the country and meet fans from all walks of life,” Read said.

“We’re reminded of just how passionate our fans are and it is a great opportunity for the boys to thank them all for their support before we head into our last test match at home against Tonga and then onto Japan.”

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A group of All Blacks will spend time in Rolleston next week.

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■■ CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT COURT

Jail for Selwyn plaque thief NZME A woman who stole dozens of war veterans’ plaques from a cemetery and sold them for drug money has been jailed and slammed for being “pathetic, selfish and disrespectful”.

Gail Maree Wickes, 41, was sentenced to 26 months at Christchurch District Court on Wednesday after admitting the theft of 37 brass grave plaques from Springston Cemetery after Anzac Day this year.

The plaques were reported missing to police after horrified family members discovered the desecration while going to pay their respects.

A week later, police recovered 17 plaques that had been sold to a Christchurch scrap dealer.

Mother-of-three Wickes was then caught selling another 20 plaques to a second scrap merchant.

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She pocketed $1026.90 which she planned to spend on methamphetamine – a drug she’d been using for 11 years.

Wickes, who it was accepted was not the ringleader but to date is the only one who’s been caught after she handed herself in, used a chisel to remove the plaques. She then scraped the names off the plaques before cashing them in.

Judge Jane Farish heard from distraught family members whose loved ones’ graves had been desecrated.

Makere Chapman, whose World War Two veteran father Corporal Arnold Jesse Chapman fought at El Alamein in North Africa and Monte Cassino in Italy, was “heartbroken” by Wickes’ actions.

Her family had been left “shocked and angered” at the desecration which occurred 75 years after the horrors her father

had witnessed. While her father didn’t talk much about the war, she remembers him speaking of a stream near his camp where the water ran “red with their blood”.

“Can you imagine that?” Chapman asked a sobbing Wickes in the dock.

Canterbury District RSA president Stan Hansen spoke in court to represent RSA members who have been left shocked, distressed, bewildered, saddened and angered by Wickes’ “senseless, arrogant act”. He also criticised her actions as being pathetic, selfish and disrespectful.

Defence counsel Sunny TekiClark admitted the crime was deplorable and strikes at the heart of our national and cultural identity.

He had family members serve in the armed forces, while Wickes’ own grandfather had been in the military. The significance of

their sacrifice is not lost on him or his client, the court heard.

Two drug and alcohol reports prepared for the court makes it clear that Wickes had hit rock bottom when the offending occurred, Teki-Clark said.

Wickes was now motivated to use her offending as a catalyst for long-term and significant changes, he said.

Judge Farish said the case highlighted the plague meth has become in New Zealand society.

While she praised Wickes for the “brave and courageous” move to take part in a restorative justice act, she was not prepared to sentence her to home detention.

Wickes was sentenced to 26 months in jail and ordered to pay $5000 in reparation which the judge felt should be paid over the next 5-10 years. The cost of restoring the graves was around $34,000.

As a former journalist, Stu Piddington says he isn’t scared of asking the hard questions and holding people to account – two traits that he believes will serve him well around the council table, if elected.

Piddington, who covered all aspects of sport in South Canterbury for more than 15 years, has thrown his name in the mix for the Timaru Ward, joining a lengthy queue of incumbent councillors and fresh faces looking to create change and make a difference.

Now working as a freelance writer and local real estate agent, Piddington, born and bred in Timaru, believes the time is right to question the status quo, and is ready to play a part.

“I am horrified that the longterm plan approved by the current council includes a 50 per cent increase in rates over the 10 years to 2028,” he said.

“The council need to realise that they are not dealing with monopoly money, but rather these funds come from hard earned ratepayers’ cash.”

In standing for council, Piddington is questioning the need for the council having a group of buildings at the south end of town, the purpose of Timaru District Holdings Ltd and addressing the growing demand for a medium-sized conference centre, instead of the proposed $23m heritage centre.

Other ideas Piddington is keen to address is the potential of a council-employed event manager to work with businesses and sports organisations to attract more events to the region, ensuring better leverage of Timaru’s position as a prime spot in the central South Island.

“The Timaru District Council really need positive people asking the right questions to continue to ensure the region remains an affordable, vibrant and a great place to live,” he said.

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Aussies brains behind 501kg of meth

By Jared Savage NZME

A syndicate of Australian criminals – including some ‘501’ deportees to New Zealand – were behind the largest known importation of methamphetamine into the country.

A network of Australians – including a mysterious ringleader known as Big T in Queensland – were the brains behind the largest seizure of methamphetamine in New Zealand history.

More than 500kg of meth was smuggled from a “mothership” – which had been organised by a criminal group in Hong Kong – off the coast of Ninety Mile Beach in Northland.

The huge haul discovered in June 2016 was worth somewhere between $130 million and $150m, if sold at $250,000 to $300,000 per kilogram.

Despite the crucial mistake of trying to bring the meth ashore in the surf of a west coast beach, as well as some bad luck, the record-breaking haul was stopped only by the suspicions of Far North locals and the quick thinking of a young cop.

Within five days, Operation Frontia had made seven arrests.

“Marvel”, or Stevie Cullen, was a New Zealander and Ka Yip Wan was a Hong Kong national – liais-

The bags of methamphetamine weighed around 30kg each. ing with his bosses in Asia – but the rest of those arrested were Australian nationals, or living in Australia.

They went by aliases – “Thugga”, whose real name was Jeremiah Iusitini. “Mack”, or Malachi Tuilotolava.

“Gravel” was Amoki Fonua. “Tall Guy” was Ulakai Fakaosilea.

Iusitini was a close friend of Fakaosilea, who had been in an Australian detention centre before being deported to New Zealand three days before his arrest.

Hundreds of deportees from Australia, known as “501s” because of the section of the immigration law which allows people to be deported on character grounds,

have been sent to New Zealand in recent years.

For several years, the police have warned of how these “Kiwis” would return to commit crimes and bolster the professionalism of the New Zealand underworld.

And it’s Australia where the plan to smuggle 500kg of meth into New Zealand was hatched.

Louie, the 19-year-old driver of the campervan, was living in Australia and talked about meeting “Big T”, who arranged for him to take bundles of cash to Bangkok.

Big T then sent Louie to work in New Zealand.

On several occasions, Big T picked him up from the Auckland

International Airport and then introduced him to Thugga (Iusitini) and Mack (Tuilotolava) who gave him orders.

Louie would transport meth around the country, as well as pick up hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash. Big T returned to Australia and was not arrested in Operation Frontia.

The investigation into the 501kg importation was wrapped up quickly, but senior detectives within the National Organised Crime Group knew there would be a wider network and infrastructure still in place.

A second investigation, codenamed Operation Virunga, started with a wire tap on the telephone communications of a woman called Blaze.

She was revealed to be Selaima Fakaosilea, the sister of Ulakai “Tall Guy” Fakaosilea.

Operation Virunga soon discovered the network was still in business and making millions of dollars, despite the setback in Northland.

The covert surveillance paid immediate dividends.

Selaima Fakaosilea was caught redhanded supplying 14.9kg meth and 1.9kg of cocaine to Adrian Le’Ca, a patched member of the Bandidos.

In just three weeks, she was also

seen handing over suitcases holding $3.5 million in cash to be laundered overseas.

Other deportees were involved in the distribution of meth around the country.

Selaima Fakaosilea was in a relationship with Callan Hughes, another Australian deportee, whose lieutenant Kane McArley was also a 501 deportee. All received long prison sentences.

The overwhelming evidence gathered in Operation Frontia and Operation Virunga led to most defendants pleading guilty.

Selaima Fakaosilea admitted her role in the money laundering and distribution of meth across the country, and was jailed for 14 years and six months.

But she and Stevie Cullen denied any role in smuggling the 500kg into the country.

Both were convicted of importing methamphetamine and participating in an organised criminal group after five weeks of evidence in the High Court at Whangarei.

On Wednesday, the final chapter in the long-running saga ended.

Cullen and Fakaosilea were sentenced to 27 and 12 years six months in prison respectively.

In Fakaosilea’s case, her sentence will be added to the prison term she’s currently serving – a total of 27 years.

Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter said the idea was “absurd” and that Tamihere had a “very poor understanding of how transport systems work”.

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Speaking to media yesterday, Genter said the idea was “absurd” and that Tamihere had a “very poor understanding of how transport systems work”.

Tamihere had previously said his team had looked into the costs and concluded it was “very doable”.

But Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has estimated Tamihere’s bridge would cost some $10 billion to build.

He also said the plan was “fantasy stuff”.

Genter was inclined to agree and questioned where Tamihere expected to get the money from.

“I think that Mr Tamihere has demonstrated that he has a very poor understanding of how transport systems work and also how Government funding works.”

She said the project would be inefficient

and not what Aucklanders want.

“Aucklanders really want a rapid transit system, not heaps more traffic in the city centre.”

Genter’s comments come after Tamihere and Goff went head-to-head in a debate on Wednesday night.

Tamihere accused Goff of introducing four of the eight taxes on Aucklanders’ rates bills while Goff repeatedly accused Tamihere of coming up with policies he knows he cannot deliver.

“Everything John says is factually incorrect. He makes it up as he goes along,” he said.

Tamihere proposed turning the existing Harbour Bridge into a two-level superstructure – with 10 lanes for cars on the lower level and four rail tracks and walkways and cycleways on the upper level.

The superstructure replacement for the 60-year-old bridge is the first transport policy announced by Tamihere, who is challenging Phil Goff for the mayoral chains at October’s local body elections.

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Air New Zealand profit sinks

Outgoing chief executive Christopher Luxon. ness back to earnings growth, while ensuring that we maintain the airline’s strong customer-centric culture.”

Outgoing chief executive Christopher Luxon noted that as the airline navigates a more chal-

lenging demand environment, delivering competitive fares and a superior customer experience remained a top priority.

“While the New Zealand market has seen foreign competitors reduce capacity or withdraw com-

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and Interior projects.

Auckland Airport released a good annual result with total passengers increasing to 21.1 million, up 2.8 per cent on the previous year.

Operating earnings increased 9.6 per cent, slightly ahead of estimates, while underlying profit after tax was up 4.4 per cent, in-line with expectations.

Auckland Airport’s retail business was the best performer on the back of 32 new store openings.

The final dividend increased 2.3 per cent to 11.25 cents per share.

Air New Zealand announced a 31 per cent fall in net profit after though this was ahead of company guidance.

The result was driven by operating revenue growth of 5.3 per cent, which was offset by an increase in the price of fuel, as well as a temporary increase in operating costs due to Rolls-Royce engine issues.

Shareholders will receive a final dividend of 11 cents per share, taking the total ordinary dividends declared for the year to 22 cents per share, in-line with the prior year.

EBOS reported an increase in operating earnings of 4.6 per cent while underlying net profit after tax increased 5.2 per cent on the prior year.

The company declared a final dividend declared of 37 cents per share, up 4.2 per cent on the prior year.

Jeremy Flood works for Craigs Investment Partners.

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The company expects “significant” growth next year on the back of a major contract win with the Chemist Warehouse.

Sky TV announced a return to growth by accelerating its focus on streaming services.

The Board decided not to pay an interim dividend to reflect the investment focus of the business.

The company’s Chairman, Peter Macourt, also announced he will be stepping down, effective September 1 after 17 years in the role.

NZ Refining closed down 4.2 per cent after reporting a net loss for the first half of the year.

The company blamed higher electricity prices and weaker oil refining margins, which have resulted in an increase in debt levels.

Shareholders will be paid an interim dividend of 2 cents per share.

In other corporate news, shares in Z Energy came under pressure after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said motorists have been fleeced on petrol prices for a decade and that the Government is “ready to act”.

The Commerce Commission found that the fuel retailer’s profits excessive when compared to other countries, due to limited competition.

Next week reporting season will continue albeit with fewer company announcing results.

We will hear from the likes of Port of Tauranga, Chorus, Tourism Holdings, Scales, Vista Group and Genesis Energy.

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Required reading for investors

he local reporting season hit its peak this week with a plethora of companies reporting results giving local investors plenty to digest.

Napier Port made its listing debut on Tuesday, only the third company in two years to list on the NZX. Cannasouth, a medical cannabis company, listed in July and Oceania Healthcare back in May 2017.

Shares of the newly listed port surged 13.5 per cent to $2.95 on its debut, having traded as high as $3.04 intraday, with more than 16.1 million shares changing hands.

The a2 Milk Company tumbled 12.1 per cent after reporting its result despite announcing record revenue and profits, with the result falling short of market expectations and higher marketing spend next year.

The milk marketer announced its plans to pull out of the UK, to focus on strengthening its position in the key regions of China and the US. Spark jumped 4.5 per cent after it reported a solid annual result at the top end of guidance.

The country’s biggest telecommunications company announced a second half total dividend of 12.5 cents per share, bringing the total FY19 dividend to 25 cents per share, unchanged from a year earlier.

Fletcher Building rallied 3.3 per cent after reporting net profit inline with guidance, citing decent performance in New Zealand and tough conditions in Australia.

The company said its construction division stabilised, which led to a return to profitability, and the company said it is on track to complete its remaining Building

pletely this year, we have continued to grow both domestically and internationally and to adjust our domestic fare structure to keep New Zealanders connected to each other and the world.

“In a society with rapidly changing customer expectations, we know we need to continue to lift our game.

“We invest a huge amount of time understanding what our customers value and how we can improve their experience, which is why we introduced free wi-fi onboard our long-haul flights earlier this year and announced changes to our economy product offering,” he said.

Luxon said that while the outcomes of the business review announced in March would provide some clear benefits to the airline in the coming year, there were still further cost efficiencies that needed to be made following the conclusion of operational and overhead cost reviews.

Luxon said it had selected an external consultancy to help with the process.

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Air New Zealand has announced pre tax earnings of $374 million, down 31 per cent from $540 million as fuel cost pressures and weaker demand in the domestic leisure segment continue to impact the airline’s profitability.

Net profit after tax also fell 31 per cent from $390m to $270m.

In late May, Air New Zealand said it was targeting 2019 earnings before taxation to exceed $340 million versus prior guidance given in March of between $340 million and $400 million.

Last year about 8500 staff were paid bonuses of up to $1800​. This year they will receive a bonus of just $100, reflecting the company’s overall performance.

Chairman Tony Carter said the result was driven by operating revenue growth of 5.3 per cent which was offset by a $191 million increase in the price of fuel, as well as a temporary increase in operating costs as the airline sought to improve network resiliency for its customers in the face of the global

Rolls-Royce engine issues.

Carter said the result represented the relentless focus and hard work of more than 12,500 Air New Zealand staff, who have risen to the challenges this financial year has presented.

“While we are disappointed that we did not meet the expectations we first set for ourselves at the start of the financial year, the fact is we are operating in a different demand environment than we were 12 months ago.

“To have achieved a solid result despite these headwinds speaks volumes about the extraordinary dedication and commitment of our people.

“When we first saw signs that demand was slowing, we took immediate steps to review our network, fleet and cost base, to position the airline for success in a lower growth environment. While we have made progress, this work is still ongoing.

“I am very confident in our strategy and our experienced, world-class executive team who are focused on driving our busi-

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■■UNITED STATES

Epstein may have final say AP The will that Jeffrey Epstein signed just two days before his jailhouse suicide puts more than $577 million in assets into a trust fund that could make it more difficult for his dozens of accusers to collect damages.

Estate lawyers and other experts say prying open the trust and dividing up the financier’s riches is not going to be easy and could take years.

“This is the last act of Epstein’s manipulation of the system, even in death,” said attorney Jennifer Freeman, who represents child sex abuse victims.

Epstein, 66, killed himself August 10 in New York while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. The discovery of the will with its newly created 1953 Trust, named after the year of his birth, instantly raised suspicions he did it to hide money from the many women who say he sexually abused them when they were teenagers.

By putting his fortune in a trust, he shrouded from public view the identities of the beneficiaries, whether they be individuals, organisations or other entities. For the women trying to collect from his estate, the first order of business will be persuading a judge to pierce that veil and release the details.

From there, the women will have to follow the course they would have had to pursue even if Epstein had not created a trust: convince the judge that they are entitled to compensation as victims of sex crimes. The judge would have to decide how much they

On the comeback trail Paul Henry has announced he is “in talks” to return to television after some three years away from our screens. Speaking to the Woman’s Weekly, Henry confirmed he was negotiating with Mediaworks to front his own television show. Henry left his morning show at Mediaworks in 2016 and was replaced with what’s now the AM Show, headed by Duncan Garner. The reason for his exit and now his return is simple, he says: “I loved being able to do TV, but I hated having to do it. They’re horrible bedfellows. Now I can do what I want, the things I genuinely have an interest in.”

Lawyers and other experts say prying open the trust and dividing up Jeffrey Epstein’s riches is not going to be easy and could take years.

PHOTO AP should get and whether to reduce the amounts given to Epstein’s named beneficiaries, who would also be given their say in court.

“Wealthy people typically attempt to hide assets in trusts or other legal schemes. I believe the court and his administrators will want to do right

by Epstein’s victims, and if not, we will fight for the justice that is long overdue to them,” attorney Lisa Bloom, who represents several Epstein accusers, said in an email.

She said attorneys for the women will go after Epstein’s

estate in the US Virgin Islands, where the will was filed and where he owned two islands.

Bloom said it was “gross negligence” on the part of Epstein’s lawyers and jail personnel to allow him to sign a new will, given that he had apparently attempted suicide a short time before. Bloom called a will “a classic sign of impending suicide for a prisoner”.

The assets listed in the 20page document include more than $56 million in cash; properties in New York, Florida, Paris, New Mexico and the

Virgin Islands; $18.5 million in vehicles, aircraft and boats; and art and collectibles that will have to be appraised.

One other possibility is that the US government will seek civil forfeiture of Epstein’s properties or other assets on the grounds that they were used for criminal purposes.

Government lawyers would have to produce strong evidence of that at a trial-like proceeding.

If they prevailed, they would be able to seize the properties, sell them and distribute the proceeds to victims.

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Trump cancels visit; Pompeo on damage control BBC US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has praised Denmark amid a public row over Greenland that saw President Donald Trump cancel a visit to the country.

In a phone call with Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod, Mr Pompeo “expressed appreciation for Denmark’s co-operation” as a US ally.

Kofod welcomed the “frank, friendly and constructive talk”.

It came after Trump said Denmark’s prime minister had been “nasty” when rebuffing his idea of buying Greenland.

Mette Frederiksen had called his ambitions of buying the autonomous Danish territory “absurd”. She said she was “disappointed and surprised” that he had cancelled his visit.

The trip was scheduled to take place on September 2, at the invitation of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II.

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen makes a comment on US President’s cancellation of his scheduled State Visit, in front of the State Department in Copenhagen.

PHOTO AP The US State Department said Pompeo and Kofod had a friendly phone call about the “postponement” of the president’s trip.

“The secretary expressed appreciation for Denmark’s co-operation as one of the United States’ allies and Denmark’s contributions to address

shared global security priorities,” spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement.

“The secretary and Foreign Minister Kofod also discussed strengthening co-operation with the Kingdom of Denmark – including Greenland – in the Arctic.”

Kofod said the talks had af-

firmed a strong bond between the two countries. The US and Denmark “are close friends and allies with long history of active engagement across globe,” he wrote on Twitter.

While praising Denmark as a “very special country”, Trump said in a tweet that his planned visit would no longer go ahead because Frederiksen had “no interest in discussing the purchase of Greenland”.

Trump had earlier confirmed reports that he was interested in buying the autonomous Danish territory.

Speaking to reporters on the White House lawn, he took umbrage at Frederiksen calling his plans “absurd”.

“I thought that the prime minister’s statement that it was absurd, that it was an absurd idea was nasty,” he said.

“I thought it was an inappropriate statement. All she had to do is say no, we wouldn’t be interested.”

Divorce papers filed Miley Cyrus is “disappointed” after Liam Hemsworth filed for divorce. The 26-yearold singer had split from Liam earlier this month after less than a year of marriage, and the Hunger Games star pushed forward with proceedings to legally end their marriage yesterday when he filed divorce papers in court in Los Angeles.

And now, it has been claimed Miley is upset with the 29-year-old actor’s decision, as although she’s “doing well”, it’s “hard” for her to accept her relationship is over. A source said: “She didn’t expect it and is a bit disappointed, but she is still doing well and has obviously moved on as well.”

Becoming a dad at 56 Quentin Tarantino is expecting his first child with his wife Daniella. The filmmaker, 56, told People Magazine in a statement they are expecting their first child. Tarantino and Daniella wed in Los Angeles last November after becoming engaged in June 2017. Prior to the engagement, the pair had been dating for about a year. Parenthood is a new venture for the Pulp Fiction director, and the announcement comes after he told GQ Australia that he is at the “end of the road” of his film-making career. His wife Daniella is the daughter of Israeli singersongwriter Tzvika Pick.

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Factors that can ‘stigmatise’ a property

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A couple of years ago I was looking at buying a house in Wellington and chanced upon a listing for a lifestyle property which appeared to be perfect.

The property was semi-rural but still only 15 minutes out of the Wellington CBD, came with a sizeable piece of land, a large pool, a large reasonably modern home which, although a bit dated, appeared to have huge potential, and was close to transport links including the yet-to-be-completed Transmission Gully. Best of all – the price (which was listed) was well under what we might have expected to have paid for an equivalent property.

Despite the fact that it had been on the market for a long time (a sure sign that something wasn’t ‘right’) I decided to arrange a viewing – at which time we very quickly discovered why the house hadn’t sold.

Despite being in a rural area, the road running past it was a high speed highway and if the constant and overwhelming road noise didn’t do you in – the ever-present risk to life and limb from high speed traffic every time you tried to leave the property, would have.

Suffice to say – I didn’t buy it.

I’m not sure what happened to that property – but it suffered from something that I wouldn’t wish upon anyone trying to sell a house: it had a ‘stigma’.

Defined as ‘a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person’, a stigma is basically a feature of a property which makes it considerably more difficult to sell.

And while there are many subjective things that can put someone off buying – there is general agreement about the main things which ‘stigmatise’ a property.

They include:

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suburbs in some of our towns and cities in which it is considerably more difficult to sell a property.

If the median house value in your area is considerably lower than the average price for your town you may live in one of these.

2. Noise While less of an issue in CBD locations – constant noise (particularly road noise) can be a major turn off to potential buyers.

3. Plaster exteriors So strong is the stigma associated with the ‘leaky homes’ fiasco of the 1990s and early 2000s that even weathertight homes built well before this time are affected by it simply if they ‘look’ as if they have a plaster exterior – and often potential buyers will refuse to even view such properties based solely on a listing photograph.

While understandable – this has affected the saleability of thousands of perfectly good homes with absolutely no issues.

4. Neighbouring houses Remember how your Mum told you that we’re judged by the company that we keep?

Well it’s true of houses too.

Even well presented, well maintained, homes with manicured lawns can be stigmatised if they’re next door (or close) to derelict properties with decaying facades, un-mowed lawns, or a pile of car bodies piling up.

Sad, but true.

5. Street names Yes, even a street name can stigmatise a location – sometimes because the name is stupid, difficult or offensive – or sometimes because the name assumes a new (offensive) meaning years after the original street was named.

6. Access A strangely shaped, steep or narrow driveway; a tight turning area; or an excessive number of steps can all put people off buying and can be difficult to remedy.

7. Lack of parking/garaging With the exception of cities like Wellington, where such things appear to be par for the course, a lack of off street parking and garaging will generally be an obstacle to selling a home.

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If you’re in the market to sell a property affected by one of these things – anything that you can do to reduce or remove the stigma will obviously improve your prospects of a sale. And remember, time and price are your friend.

The longer you can wait – and/or the more you’re prepared to negotiate on price – the greater your chances of finding someone who is prepared to look past the problems and purchase your property.

- Ashley Church is the former CEO of the Property Institute of New Zealand and is now a property commentator for Oneroof.co.nz.

Email him at ashley@nzemail.com

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Temuka 231 Opihi Terrace Road 3

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Three year old townhouse Low maintenance grounds Open plan living Great outdoor space Carpeted double garage

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Pleasant Point 55 Dinda Road

Fairlie 67 Springs Road 4

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For Sale Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz

210.9196 ha rolling downs of Waitohi Grazing and finishing property Excellent shelter Established orchard Character homestead

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What better recommendation

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

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

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

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Netherby 64 Bridge Street

Netherby 32 Albert Street

Much loved, time to go

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

For Sale $350,000 View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 Sarah Everist 021 0828 5816

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

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Allenton 40 Saunders Road

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

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Mayfield Panthers Rock Asking Price $550,000 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Panthers Rock Sale includes land and building plus stock at valuation. Superior country pub now operating as a cafe', bar and restaurant.The property is located on the north eastern side of the Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road (the Inland Scenic Route) in the rural Mid Canterbury township of Mayfield. Mayfield is a large developing rural area with a growing population.

Panthers Rock enjoys the benefits of catering to locals and many travellers using the Inland Scenic Route.

It has maintained # one spot on 'Trip Advisors' ratings for restaurants in the Ashburton district for the past two years.

An outstanding and enviable feature of Panthers Rock is the available space.

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12 Kelvin Crescent

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4 Whiteoak Grove

84 Burnett Street

$585,000

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116 Tarbottons Road

132 McMurdo Street

Family and entertainers delight Five bedrooms Three living areas Triple car garaging off house Alarmed 12x9 Shed

OPEN HOME SAT, AUGUST 24 (12 NOON – 12.30PM)

This property not only presents an excellent investment opportunity given its proximity to the Allenton amenities but would be equally well-suited as a retirement/first home The versatile layout features two bedrooms and open plan dining/ living which is sun-drenched and updated heat-pump and living area flooring.

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

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

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

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

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33 Lane Street

A smart decision for easy living Four bedrooms Master with spacious WIR and light and bright ensuite Two heatpumps for year round comfort Beautiful spacious kitchen with butler’s pantry

Offers over $218,000

When Location is Important Do not miss the opportunity to secure this brand-new townhouse located so close to town.

• 149sqm home on a 302sqm rear section • Three good sized Bedrooms, Master has ensuite • Open plan kitchen, dining and living area all with plenty of room to move around

89 Thomson Street

Neg over $218,000

Whether you’re a first home buyer, investor or just wanting an affordable home then this well maintained character home will not disappoint.

It has three bedrooms, one bathroom, separate laundry with open plan living, it has a log burner with wetback for those cooler months.

• DIY or Investment Property • Are you looking for your first home or investment? Here is an opportunity for you!

• This affordable two bedroom with sunroom or possible third bedroom home may be just what you are looking for.

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90 Burnett Street

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When it comes to location this home will be hard to beat your living in the country but your in town.

Walk-in wardrobe and en-suite off main bedroom, separate bathroom with shower, bath and vanity open plan kitchen, dining and living separate good sized lounge, Double garage internal access, walk-in pantry Lawns, paths, patios and fencing will be completed.

Total comfort and convenience Here is your chance to secure this brand-new townhouse located in the heart of town.

• 141sqm home on a 338sqm front section • Three good sized Bedrooms • Open plan Kitchen, Dining and living area all with plenty of room to move around

82 Burnett Street

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Three bedrooms Updated carpet Separate games/ living area Heat pump and fully insulated

88 Burnett Street

• Top location • 160sqm

$435,000

Easy care easy living • 138sqm home on a 280sqm middle section • 3 good sized bedrooms • Open plan kitchen, dining and living area all with plenty of room to move around • The main bathroom consists of a tiled shower, toilet and vanity plus it also has a separate toilet.

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Great home in a great location If you are after Low maintenance and close to town then this brand new three bedroom townhouse is maybe just what you are after.

• 148sqm home on a 312sqm middle section • 3 good sized bedrooms • Open plan kitchen, dining and living area all with plenty of room to move around

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Brand new and plenty of room for you • 153sqm home on a 304sqm rear section • Three good sized bedrooms • Open plan kitchen, dining and living area all with plenty of room to move around • The main bathroom consists of a tiled shower, toilet and vanity plus it also has a separate toilet.

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SUZU continues to build a reputation for diesel engines since developing Japan’s first air-cooled automotive diesel engine in 1936.

Constant technological improvements, innovations and in-depth experience across the production of more than 26 million diesel engines means ISUZU is an established global leader in developing capable and efficient engines for all kinds of applications.

The unwavering commitment to performance is on show in the ever popular 430Nm 4JJ1-TC Hi-power 3.0 litre engine with a Variable Geometry System (VGS) turbo charger.

This engine delivers practical torque for improved highway acceleration, genuine off road performance and uncompromised towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes.

As a leading global producer of commercial vehicles, ISUZU understands the importance of using high quality, well designed and durable components to make everything in the ISUZU D-MAX last longer.

ISUZU D-MAX TOUGH, uncompromising utes are built using technologies and features taken directly from it’s truck heritage.

The D-MAX chassis gains truck strength and durability that delivers more confident road holding and balance under a diverse range of conditions, with or without load.

Thorough testing of vehicles in harsh,

real world conditions means that it is engineered to last.

A century of experience in truck manufacturing is evident in every single ISUZU D-MAX – this is ISUZU’s truck DNA. ISUZU’s ‘universal design’ concept drives development and inclusion of features that are intuitive to use, easy to reach and greatly improves occupant and driver convenience.

The distinctive wider door arches on the ISUZU D-MAX make for easy access to the cabin offering generous head and leg room as well as comfortably designed

seats for every occupant.

An abundance of thoughtfully placed storage and cup holders complete the interior giving it a striking sense of design and function.

In addition, state of the art features like the built-in GPS enabled audio system or the 8-speaker surround sound (double cab models)* and Bluetooth® connectivity all feature controls that are effortless to reach and simple to use.

The D-MAX offers all of the luxury appointments expected in modern vehicles.

Premium leather seats with power

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Careful attention to detail allows ISUZU to deliver higher levels of active safety features.

The Hill Start Assist (HSA) function engages automatically on significant gradients to prevent the ISUZU D-MAX rolling when moving from a stationary position while the Hill Descent Control (HDC) allows a smooth hill descent at a controlled speed.

Intelligent cabin design allows excellent road visibility while Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and projector lens headlamps actively work to keep drivers alert to potential hazards and in control.

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During the first six months of the year, 17 aircraft were delivered to customers around the world.

The most delivered aircraft in its class for over two years, the HondaJet continues to outperform its competitors in the very light jet sector as the company marks several milestones.

Recently, the HondaJet became the first light jet to enter service in Hawaii as two HondaJet Elites were delivered to Wing Spirit, a company that provides luxurious and convenient charter services with a fleet of 15 HondaJets.

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Honda Aircraft Company’s sales and service footprint spans territories in North America, Europe, Middle and South America, Southeast Asia, China, the Middle East, India and Japan.

The HondaJet Elite is the fastest, farthest and highest-flying plane in its class.

The HondaJet Elite incorporates Honda Aircraft’s many technological innovations, including the unique Over-The-Wing Engine Mount configuration, Natural Laminar Flow nose and wing and composite fuselage.

These advancements contribute to the aircraft’s superior performance, unparalleled efficiency and maximised fuselage space, making the aircraft’s cabin the largest in its class.

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In what the grandkids regard as being the prehistoric years, I indeed owned three cars with said engines.

In those days one could never have anticipated the leap forward in engine technology, or the likelihood of three cylinder engines becoming mainstream, as they are in the latest German-made Focus Hatch range, with its 1.5-litre, three-cylinder Ecoboost turbo-petrol engine.

This delivers an impressive 134kW of power and 240Nm of torque right from 1600 to 4500rpm.

That, in conjunction with its intelligent eight-speed auto and the ability to deactivate one cylinder on the likes of an SH1 cruise from here to Christchurch, sees a stated combined fuel economy figure of 6.4L/100kms.

The stop-start system also contributes to this.

Ford is of course well experienced with three-cylinder engines, as its smaller 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine has previously won a number of Engine of the Year titles.

This certainly shows in the way these new hatches perform.

There’s the choice of Normal, Sport and Eco driving modes.

I found Normal was fine for most driving conditions, because of the instantly available torque and the way the quick-acting auto can make the best use of this.

Meanwhile Sport (selected by the S button in the centre of the rotary gear selector) adds even more spice to the performance, with 0-100kh happening in 8 seconds and the rather delightful sounding thrum from the exhaust maximised.

This rotary gear selector is different, but still easy to use, but until becoming used to it, I visually checked each time to

Latin: everything that comes in threes is perfect

confirm either P, D, N or R. Currently there’s three models – Trend ($31,990), ST-Line ($36,990) and this fully equipped, $41,990 Titanium.

There’s also a Trend wagon. It costs $37,990 and has a 2-litre,110kW/370Nm diesel engine and 6-speed auto.

They all are built on the new longer wheelbase, flat-floored, stronger platform, so have more passenger space within their still compact dimensions.

It’s a nicely proportioned, smart looker whose wide stance, low nose and lines mean a suitably distinctive on-road presence.

As well it exudes, both inside and out, the feel of its very contemporary European design and build.

Just like the new Mazda3, the Focus has the latest in rear torsion beam suspension rather than a fully independent set up.

This does its job so well that in concert with the light but direct electric power steering (complete with torque steer compensation/vectoring control) you are inclined to go looking for drives, like that to the Coleridge Power Station, to appreciate, both the handling and ride, as well as the performance.

The firmer, sporty touch to the suspension only shows up on some of the more interesting road surfaces we have about town, and of course within Christchurch.

Usually it’s suitably quiet at cruise, but on the very coarse chip surfaces, expectedly there’s some road noise.

The cabin is very light and airy, even with the blind for the panoramic glass roof in place.

There’s a welcoming feel about it through the combination of tasteful styling and thoughtful design.

There’s also excellent views to the outside, thanks to the large rear door windows and hatch window.

A nice clear 8.0-inch touchscreen takes

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care of infotainment selection duties, including the sat-nav.

Both the driver and front passenger get plenty of space in their well-shaped and supportive fabric and leather covered, heated seats.

There’s also a pop-up heads-up display (HUD), which is said to work with polarised sunglasses, speed sign recognition as well as an excellent adaptive cruise control.

Whilst not riding in the back seat, getting there was easy and when seated noted very decent leg, shoulder space and headroom for my 177cm frame.

While rear air-vents are absent there’s a 12-volt outlet and cup-holders in the centre arm-rest.

Also any centre placed passenger will appreciate the flat floor.

Luggage-wise, thanks to the torsion bar rear suspension you can stash a decent 443 litres of stuff, and loading through the largish hatch is easy.

If more space is needed, the rear seat split/folds 60:40 to fit 1320 litres.

A space-saver spare sits below.

There’s also a very clever, fully automated Parking Assist system that will get you into a parking spot that’s just very slightly longer than the car.

It’s a little bit scary too, as you activate the system with the engine running and gear selector placed in neutral, for Park Assist takes over completely and does

absolutely everything needed!

It will then get you out of the parking spot as well.

Of course safety-wise all Focus’ are ANCAP 5-star rated. Driver aids and safety assist systems include AEB with pedestrian detection, a rather too-proactive lane keeping assist (you may decide to turn this off), 180-degree rear-view camera, post-impact braking system, rear cross traffic alert with active braking and more.

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The development work was signed off at Salzburgring in Austria by Renault F1 Team star Nico Hülkenberg, where two prototypes were put through their paces.

An evolving collaboration between INFINITI and Renault F1 Team, the Project Black S prototype has served as a testbed for development of the new Formula One™ -inspired powertrain technology.

The latest version of the Project Black S was revealed in Paris in fall 2018.

Since then, powertrain engineers from Renault F1 Team and INFINITI have developed the unique technology further, exploring whether it could be deployed in a high-performance road car.

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The Project Black S dual-hybrid powertrain technology is derived from Formula One and engineered specifically

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A focused team of designers and engineers from the two partners has enabled the rapid development of testing prototypes. A test-bed based on the INFINITI Q60 coupe and its 400 hp VR30 twin-turbo V6 engine, the dual-hybrid system combines supercar performance with smart energy management.

In a similar manner to Renault F1 Team’s R.S.19, the Project Black S’ smart powertrain stores this energy and discharges it as the driver requires, spooling up the turbochargers instantaneously as the driver opens the throttle, boosting power sent to the rear wheels.

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ome incredible machines have already come out of Monterey Car Week in the States, and the automotive gifts just keep coming.

Bugatti used the event to take the covers off the Centodieci, a Chiron-based homage to the legendary EB 110, and Lamborghini has just unveiled this gorgeous beast.

Based on the Aventador SVJ 63 coupe that was revealed last year comes the SVJ 63 Roadster, a limited edition convertible Aventador that pays tribute to the year that Lamborghini was founded – 1963.

Produced by Lamborghini’s Centro Stile and Ad Personam teams, the SVJ 63 Roadster is going to be available in eight designs.

These have been called “design expressions”, and feature a combination of matte paint and contrasting carbon fibre panels.

On the inside, the changes are subtle, but work with the overall design well.

Carbon fibre trim, Carbonskin accents, and various Alcantara colour schemes are the main differences here.

The standard Aventador 6.5-litre V12 powers the SVJ 63, and allows the car to do 0-100km/h in just 2.9 seconds.

Conveniently, only 63 models are going to be built, and all will feature a numbered badge.

As wells as the Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster, Lamborghini unveiled the Huracán EVO GT Celebration.

This car pays tribute to the Huracán GT3 EVO which triumphed at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring for two consecutive seasons.

You’ll notice that this Huracán EVO features an eye-catching livery that’s going to stand out in your local supermarket car park.

This is inspired by the Grasser Racing Team’s car that won at Daytona.

If you want your EVO to be full race car, you can opt for the Lamborghini Squadra Corse shield to be applied to the roof, and surrounded by US and Italian flags.

Only 36 (coincidence?) Huracán EVO GT Celebration models will be built, and it will be exclusively available in North America.

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This event to remember witnessed an incomparable list of the most significant Aston Martin models go under the hammer, with bidders from around the world vying for ownership of some of the jewels in the British sports car brand’s heritage crown.

The 2019 event was a new occasion for collectors, who witnessed a fascinating

and diverse collection of Aston Martin-related automobilia go under the hammer in several hours of exciting and highly-charged bidding.

A highlight of the evening came as a 1965 Aston Martin James Bond DB5 – originally commissioned and used in the promotion of the James Bond film Thunderball – sold for a final price of $6,385,000 upon the fall of the auctioneer’s gavel.

After receiving an initial estimate of $4,000,000-$6,000,000, the result under-lines the continued popularity and admiration for this world-famous automotive and silver-screen icon and sets a new record for the most valuable DB5 at auction.

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e shouldn’t laugh, after all it was a breach of the law but the video of a Timaru man evading Police which emerged yesterday will go down as one of the highlights of the year.

There’s no condoning of law-breaking going on here, that’s certainly not a path we want to take a walk down, but if you can’t see the humour in the chase which took place down a busy road in Timaru, then off to McDonald’s for you – it’s time for a Happy Meal.

If you haven’t caught up with the news yet, a video made its way onto social media yesterday morning showing a man on a

mobility scooter happily buzzing his way down a street in Timaru while a police vehicle chased him with lights and sirens going.

Quite clearly oblivious to what’s going on behind him, the driver of the scooter is just going about his business without a care in the world – and it’s perhaps that, which has made the video clip, taken by a member of

the public, so entertaining.

But it gets even better.

Our journalistic colleagues down the road in Timaru managed to catch up with the evasive footpath user and have a chat with him about his time as a fugitive and his response will go down as one of the quotes of the year.

“I thought it was an ice cream truck, and I didn’t want an ice cream,” he said.

Oh, so good.

You can almost predict what might happen next too.

The man faces infringement notices for failing to stop and for speeding on a footpath – both of which he’s not that happy about.

So, you can almost guarantee that come the end of the week there will be a crowd-funding page set up to help him cover the costs of his fine.

That’s just what society does these days.

There’s a serious incident involved in all this, sure – but sometimes you’ve just got to laugh at a situation and take it for what it is.

Too often in life, we’re a little too serious about things and it can be easy to forget to relax and actually enjoy things for what they are – in this case an oblivious scooter user who alleges he had no idea he was being chased

by Police.

There’s too much sad and morbid stuff that comes through the news channels at the moment, whether it be death, politicians arguing with each other or any other everyday issue that causes concern.

So moments like this one are often a breath of fresh air, one we should all jump on and have a bit of a giggle, or at worst a smile.

If you haven’t seen the video yet, jump online and check it out – it’s a pearler and the reactions of the person taking the video are almost as priceless as the content itself.

It’s a sure-fire way to brighten up your day.

hostage-taking began in Stockholm, Sweden; the four hostages ended up empathising with their captors, a psychological condition now referred to as Stockholm Syndrome.

In 1979, Soviet dancer Alexander Godunov defected while the Bolshoi Ballet was on tour in New York.

In 1982, Lebanon’s parliament elected Christian militia leader Bashir Gemayel president.

(However, Gemayel was assassinated some three weeks later.)

In 2003, Former priest John Geoghan, the convicted child molester whose prosecution

sparked the sex abuse scandal that shook the Roman Catholic Church nationwide, died after another inmate attacked him in a Massachusetts prison.

In 2013, a military jury convicted Maj. Nidal Hasan in the deadly 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, that claimed 13 lives; the Army psychiatrist was later sentenced to death.

Ten years ago: Reality TV contestant Ryan Jenkins, suspected of killing his wife, former model Jasmine Fiore, was found hanging in a motel in Hope, British Columbia, Canada, an apparent suicide.

Five years ago: Israel bombed an apartment tower in

downtown Gaza City, collapsing the 12-storey building in an unprecedented strike.

One year ago: Mark David Chapman, the killer of former Beatle John Lennon, was denied parole for a 10th time.

Today’s birthdays: Actress Vera Miles is 89. Actress Barbara Eden is 88. Political satirist Mark Russell is 87. Actor Richard Sanders is 79. Ballet dancer Patricia McBride is 77. Former Surgeon General Antonia Novello is 75. Country singer Rex Allen Jr. is 72. Actor David Robb is 72. Singer Linda Thompson is 72. Actress Shelley Long is 70.

Actor-singer Rick Springfield is 70. Country singer-musician

Woody Paul (Riders in the Sky) is 70. Queen Noor of Jordan is 68. Actor-producer Mark Hudson is 68. Actor Skipp Sudduth is 63.

Rock musician Dean DeLeo is 58. Country musician Ira Dean is 50. Actor Jay Mohr is 49. Actor Ray Park is 45. Actor Scott Caan is 43. Country singer Shelly Fairchild is 42. Rock singer Julian Casablancas is 41. Actress Joanne Froggatt is 39. Actress Jaime Lee Kirchner is 38. Actress Annie Ilonzeh is 36. Actress Kimberly Matula is 31.

Thought for today: “All life is a concatenation of ephemeralities.” — Alfred E. Kahn, American economist (1917-2010).

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, August 23, the 235th day of 2019. There are 130 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On August 23, 1927, amid worldwide protests, Italianborn anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed in Boston for the murders of two men during a 1920 robbery. (On the 50th anniversary of their executions, then-Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis issued a proclamation that Sacco and Vanzetti had been unfairly tried and convicted.)

On this date: In 1775, Britain’s King George III proclaimed the American colonies to be in a state of “open and avowed rebellion”.

In 1913, Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid statue, inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen story, was unveiled in the harbour of the Danish capital.

In 1914, Japan declared war against Germany in World War One. In 1920, Violet Waldron became New Zealand’s first female Olympian, and part of New Zealand’s first Olympic team of four. She competed in freestyle swimming in the 1920 Antwerp Summer Olympics.

In 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union agreed to a non-aggression treaty, the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, in Moscow. Writer Robin Hyde dies in London. The journalist, poet and novelist, born Iris Wilkinson, was one of New Zealand’s finest inter-war writers. Troubled by depression, illness and poverty, she took her own life in London.

In 1947, assisted immigration resumes after war. The first draft of 118 British immigrants arrived in Auckland on the New Zealand Shipping Company liner Rangitata. They were among 77,000 men, women and children who arrived from Great Britain under the assisted immigration scheme between 1947 and 1975.

In 1973, a bank robbery-turned-

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y brother went to the Beervana event in Wellington last weekend and had much pleasure in taunting me with photos of all the wonderful craft beers there.

Seventy NZ breweries were represented.

It was held in the concourse of the ‘Cake Tin’ and Mark and some of his mates managed to complete the full lap. Obviously, not sampling every one of the stands.

I look at events like this and the Wild Foods Festival on the Coast and think we should be doing something like this in Mid Canterbury.

I know it’s been tried before with the Woollymunchers, which was awesome but for some reason, not well supported by locals.

I think I have stumbled across a new concept that could put us on the map!

The Mid Canterbury Crazy Combo Collective! (The name is still a work in progress). The idea was born from a Talky Bit on my Hoops on Air Facebook page on Tuesday. What is your weird food combo?

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mostly quite disturbing! Most people who commented should be locked up for crimes against food!

But I like to try and find positives in all situations, so here goes!

We will have lots of local entertainment including all the talented locals on display tomorrow night at the Dame Malvina concert at the event centre plus Bec Sandys and her stand-up comedians.

Charlie and the team at Char Rees and anyone else who brews their own grog can be there, although I will have to quality control their product before allowing them at my event.

Now, onto the food stalls. Let’s start with the snack food.

Jaimee will have Nutrigrain dripped in smooth peanut butter.

Nellz will have two options

available. Burger Rings dipped in mashed potato or cheese and onion Munchos dipped in Best Food Mayo.

You must try Nicky’s brie cheese on Gingernut biscuits.

Now onto the mains.

Tracie will be there with her jam, eggs and sour cream on toast.

She discovered this delight when pregnant.

Louise will share samples of her father’s recipe, mashed Weetbix with a soft boiled egg and butter mixed together.

Karen’s bird’s nest will have you chirping with joy.

Mashed potato, silverbeet and two eggs!

You have to work for your money at Nicky’s stand.

You scoop the mince out of a pie with potato crisps and then fill the pastry with more crisps before eating it like a sandwich.

Talking sandwiches, we’ve got you covered in that department!

Sandra’s sandwich will be a winner. Asparagus and peanut butter.

Or you can pop next door and try Jill’s beetroot and peanut butter sandwiches.

But wait, there’s more sand-

wich options yet!

Jess’ Nutella and Marmite sandwiches. Christine’s dad will be whipping up his condensed milk and Milo sandwiches.

Amii’s battered hot dog dipped in Nutella is a nice transition into the desserts, where you can crunch your way through Maria’s ice cream and pickled onions.

Mari is channelling her party days with hot salty chips dipped in chocolate thickshake, which was her go-to after a night out on the Raz. Before you head off home or to the hospital to get your stomach pumped make sure you stop at Melissa’s stand, she’s teaming up with Dave from Maccas with her McDonald’s fries dipped into caramel sundae. Yummo!!

Watch this space for further details.

Till next week Hoo Roo Phill Hooper Foodie 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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Laekeeper in action at Riccarton with Emily Farr in the saddle.

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Fannin jumps at big chance NZME A consensus between a trainer and his first-choice jockey will see talented jumper Laekeeper contest tomorrow’s Corson Maize Pakuranga Hunt Hurdle (3350m) at Ellerslie with a new rider.

Shaun Fannin will ride topweight Laekeeper for the first time after Morrinsville trainer Simon Rees and regular rider Emily Farr agreed she should ride laststart Riccarton winner Abacus for New Plymouth trainer John Wheeler.

Farr has ridden Laekeeper in all but two of his 14 hurdle starts, winning four times on the Keeper eight-year-old gelding, among those wins was last year’s Sydenham Hurdles (3100m) at Riccarton which led to placings in the Grand National Hurdles (4200m)

at Riccarton, last year’s Corson Maize Hurdle (3100m) at Te Aroha and Great Northern Hurdles (4200m), also at Te Aroha.

However, Farr had parted company with Laekeeper in both the Sydenham Hurdles and Grand National Hurdles at Riccarton earlier this month, the only two times he has failed to place in jumping contests.

“He’s really well, extremely well actually,” Rees said.

“I had the situation where Emily had another ride and we agreed she should take that ride and we’ll see how Shaun goes on him.

“We’re very thankful for all the work Emily has done with him.

“Shaun is very keen to ride him.

“We’re hopeful he can race well. He’s fit and well but a lot depends on how the ground is.”

Ellerslie was rated a heavy 11

yesterday, conditions Laekeeper has handled well in the past, though his most recent wins have been on slightly better slow 9 and heavy 10 tracks.

TAB bookmakers have Wellington Hurdle (3400m) winner No Tip as a $3.70 favourite ahead of Laekeeper and Bay Rocker at $4.60.

Rees said safely through Saturday’s race Laekeeper would again contest the Boutique Body Corporates Great Northern Hurdle (4190m) at Ellerslie on September 7.

Fannin will also partner Saturday’s CLC Pakuranga Hunt Cup (4900m) favourite Raisafuasho at Ellerslie.

Meanwhile, Rees will seek a hat-trick of wins with Maestro Blu in the ITM Winstone Wallboard Gib 1800 at New Plymouth tomorrow, suggesting a win could

springboard the Mastercraftsman five-year-old into Gr.3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) contention at Riccarton in November.

Maestro Blue followed a 3 1/4-length Te Aroha maiden win with an even easier 4 1/2-length Riccarton Rating 65 win earlier this month and looks well placed in tomorrow’s special conditions maiden.

“I felt he was nicely placed and we’ve got a bit of weight relief from the apprentice,” Rees said in reference to Mubs Kareem’s 4kg allowance.

“We really like him.

“He’s going well and he worked pretty well this morning too.

“Long-term we’d like to go back to Riccarton in November and get him over a bit more ground.

“I think he’ll stay pretty well.

“He’s probably looking for 2000m now.”

Kiwi superstar jockey James McDonald is the hot favourite to win the prized ride on excitement machine Te Akau Shark for the biggest race of his career.

The ride on the powerful chestnut in the $1 million Epsom Handicap at Randwick on October 5 is going to be up for grabs as regular rider Opie Bosson has commitments in New Zealand and almost certainly couldn’t make the Epsom weight even if he didn’t have.

While weights for the Epsom aren’t released until September 17 unless Te Akau Shark wins his Australian debut in the Tramway before then he is likely to get 54 or 54.5kgs in the million-dollar mile.

Bosson can ride that weight in the depths of summer when he strips right down for the good fillies in the Karaka Million or Classic, but he would be unlikely to be that weight by October, especially as he has only just started back riding.

So Te Akau boss David Ellis is happy to keep Bosson home to ride Melody Belle in the Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown, which culminates in the Livamol on October 5, the same day as the Epsom.

“Opie will be back on her (Melody Belle) for the whole triple crown down there,” Ellis said.

“So the Te Akau Shark ride is going to an Australian-based rider and the only one we have spoken to about it is James.

“He used to work for us, we all know how good he is and he is almost certain to ride the horse.”

McDonald has followed Te Akau Shark closely and liked what he saw when the big boy stormed home for second to Endless Drama at Te Rapa on Saturday, very much against the pattern of the day.

“I thought he went great and he is very exciting,” said McDonald.

“So while nothing is confirmed yet I’m very keen to get on him and have spoken to David about that.”

McDonald is walking 57kgs at the moment, but says he will definitely make Te Akau Shark’s expected weight should he make it to the Epsom.

■■VICTORIA

Butt driving four good New Zealand prospects

NZME There is absolutely no question about which flag Anthony Butt will be flying at the Australasian Breeders Crown in Victoria on Saturday night.

The New Zealand-born reinsman, who has established himself as one of Australia’s leading drivers, hopes to send a swag of silverware back to his homeland when he drives four strong chances in group 1 finals at the feature meet-

ing at Melton on Saturday night.

Butt could help trainer Phil Williamson send two Breeders Crown trophies back to Oamaru when he drives Ultimate Stride and Liberty Stride.

Ultimate Stride has dominated his opposition in three starts after crossing the Tasman.

Butt does not think barrier 7 will be enough to stop that winning run. ‘’I am not too worried. I would sooner be drawn there than out

on the back row,’’ the driver said.

“I have been really impressed with this guy. He has got better and better since he has been here.’’

Ultimate Stride dealt to his rivals in Breeders Crown heat with an 11m win. ‘’He won that race with a leg in the air, really,’’ Butt said.

The Oamaru trotter’s main rival looks to be fellow heat winner Is That A Bid. Ultimate Stride was rated a

$1.60 win price, ahead of Is That A Bid at $3, with Australian bookmakers this week.

Liberty Stride stunned Australian harness racing fans with a stunning win from a hopeless position in her first run in Australia.

She made a meal of the Victoria Trotters Derby, before qualifying for the 3yr-old fillies’ trotting final with a fast-finishing second to Sunny’s Little Jestic in her heat run.

Galloping in two of her three

Australian starts has resulted in the trotter being placed on the unruly on Saturday night.

Butt will drive Perfect Stride, a leading chance in the 2-yr-old male pacers final, for Auckland trainer Ray Green, and Northern Oaks winner Best Western for another Auckland trainer in Jeremy Young.

Best Western could be running for second, as she has to take on raging hot favourite and star Kiwi filly Princess Tiffany.

GUARDIAN

WEEKEND RACING GUIDE

d M3 Addington Dogs Today at Addington

August 23

5 6 4 7 8 9 10

57715 Mitcham Doug 17.34 42187 Eyrewell Bentley 17.49 47711 Punch On Rex nwtd 83748 Homebush Flynn 17.30 17576 Paringi Pam 17.39 44121 Ohoka Lacey 17.67

Weather: Mainly Fine

2:37PM

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6

2 3 1

12:01PM

1

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 THE FITZ SPORTS BAR STAKES

$2,390, C0, 520m Trainer

PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time

4 2 3 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

65465 Mr. Hardwick nwtd 734 Ain’t He Lucky nwtd 32 Hustle Ace nwtd 63337 Goldstar Wynter nwtd 58278 Homebush Fonzie nwtd 4221 Opawa Toddy nwtd 7887 My Emmett nwtd 528 Jinja Dylan nwtd 86 Grey Wind nwtd

12:18PM 1 2 3 3 4 1 5 6 7 2 8 9 10

4

1 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 10

1 2 3 4 5 4 6 7 8 9 10

1 3 4

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

1

4

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

5

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

1 2

1 2 3 4

8

9

$2,390, C0, 520m

L Waretini N Wanhalla J & D Fahey A Joyce R Wales R Wales C Roberts N Wanhalla N Wanhalla

$1,365, C0, 295m

S & B Evans K Cassidy J McInerney J McInerney D Roberts J McInerney L Waretini J McInerney J McInerney L Waretini

A2C ASPHALT 2 CONCRETE PH 0800222583 DASH

87514 High Violet 17.40 65243 Goldstar Galaxie 17.40 25276 Belfast Demo 17.42 78818 Giancana 17.36 57323 Homebush Tesan 17.28 54848 Cathy Maree 17.17 44366 Yi Feng 17.28 31646 Citizen Aguero 17.56 17576 Paringi Pam 17.39 33316 Go Mufasa 17.16

2:17PM

B Dann J McInerney J McInerney N Wanhalla J McInerney J McInerney D Voyce J McInerney L Waretini S & B Evans

SPECTATOR’S BAR & BISTRO DASH

31164 Amuri Magic 17.59 24157 Right On Time 17.52 44176 Eyrewell Tango 17.32 86115 Mitcham Becky 17.38 2F254 Blazing Banjo nwtd 75582 Goldstar Marvely 17.35 4X442 Smash Gator 17.39 32557 Punch On Buzz 17.37 17576 Paringi Pam 17.39 32131 Homebush Sayer nwtd

2:00PM

$1,365, C0, 295m

AMBER CLEANING SERVICES STAKES

6

7

M & P Binnie J McInerney J McInerney S Hindson C Roberts J McInerney A Botherway J McInerney J McInerney S & B Evans

KAIKANUI TAVERN SPRINT

73242 Goldstar Willa nwtd 76 Mulberry Tip nwtd 5 Souffle Sue nwtd 48741 Homebush Jordie nwtd 66F Captain Davo nwtd 332 Citizen Zagreb nwtd 46568 Ohoka Becky nwtd 78466 Homebush Maxi nwtd 7786X Eric Blueblood nwtd 87867 Ohoka Megan nwtd

1:43PM

1

H Cairns J McInerney J McInerney J McInerney C Roberts J McInerney R Wales A Botherway L Waretini S & B Evans

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

2

57763 Smash Rebel 17.46 83333 Goldstar Renee 17.42 56832 Know Charisma 17.27 54221 Epic Mate 17.41

$1,685, C1/2, 295m

J McInerney H Anderton H Cairns J M McCook J McInerney S & B Evans M Grant J McInerney Mitchell & Smith J McInerney

SPRINGSTON HOTEL SPRINT $1,685, C1/2, 295m

R Blackburn S & B Evans Hart & Taylor S Hindson J McInerney M Grant J McInerney J McInerney Mitchell & Smith R Wales

CHRIS & LISA EARL SPRINT $1,685, C1/2, 295m

M Grant S & B Evans G Cleeve J M McCook

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

C Roberts J & D Fahey R Wales R Wales S & B Evans J & D Fahey R Wales G Cleeve R Wales

SWIMMING GOAT @ STUD DASH

83587 Cash A Roo 17.27 66271 Punch On Jessie nwtd 48178 Mitcham Trudy 17.62 3F533 Ring Clown 17.19 57355 Jax Jewel 17.74 76141 Jetstream Marley 17.32 26613 Dream Runner 17.34 21382 Homebush Hotshot 17.46 17576 Paringi Pam 17.39 33128 Homebush Liam nwtd

3:14PM

1 2 3 4

11

12

$1,685, C1/2, 295m

S & B Evans J McInerney J McInerney M Grant D Roberts A Williams J M McCook J McInerney Mitchell & Smith J McInerney

PROTEXIN DASH

$1,685, C1/2, 295m

72367 Sozin’s Blue 17.26 22243 Smash Calling 17.34 13765 Know Scrutiny 17.24 26723 Goldstar Whitey 17.45 11838 Pacemaker 17.54 4F775 Homebush Velma 17.46 41466 Chunk nwtd 75317 Nippa Enough 17.70 17576 Paringi Pam 17.39 24315 Lucky Scar 17.44

J McInerney M Grant G Cleeve S & B Evans A Bradshaw J McInerney J McInerney J McInerney Mitchell & Smith R Wales

c M6

Wingatui Races Today at Wingatui

August 23

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Heavy; Direction: Lefthanded; Length: 2000m; Straight: 350m; Rail: Out 7m | 2.5mm rain overnight; Weather: Few Showers DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 12:43PM OPT 334

1

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

1 4 2

1 2 3 4 5 6

DUNEDIN CITY MOTORS

Timy Tyler 6247X Lochan Ora (2) 59 K & A Tyler 20100 Dreaming Easy (3) 57 S Tyler 1 24815 Miss Brahmos (4) 54.5 T Rae 26520 Our Teddy Boy (5) 54 S Tyler 1 176X1 Bluey’s Chance (1) 54 K Moore

1:18PM 335

OPT

2 3

1 4

SCRATCHED K Asano (a3) R Mudhoo (a3) C Johnson C Campbell (a2) R Beeharry (a3)

HARCOURTS DUNEDIN

$11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1200m

1 17643 Black Label (5) 59 S Tyler 1 2 49X46 Always On Call (2) 58.5 T Kennedy 1 3 6720X Tickets On Her (1) 57.5 M Forde 4 5171X Jessie Janet (6) 57 White/Callaway 5 00526 Promising (4) 54.5 K & A Tyler 6 Wynmoore 7 10038 Miss Tanira (3) 54 B Tapper 8 4X060. Boyslightup (7) 54 A Frye

1:51PM 336

OPT

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

1

2

3

$10,000, MDN, 1200m

4

K Mudhoo R Beeharry (a3) T Moseley C Barnes J Lowry C Campbell (a2) C Johnson K Asano (a3) B Murray (a2) L Callaway K Kwo (a3)

KB CONTRACTING

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

1 45004 Vice Marshall (5) 60 S Clark 2 50X4X Campo (4) 58.5 J & K Parsons 1 3 X4685 Juliette (7) 57.5 T Kennedy 1 4 65590 Omar (12) 57.5 M Daly 5 01X00 Tee Gee Ell (8) 57.5 K & A Tyler 6 30860 Abbey Kay (13) 57 S Tyler 1 3 7 34108 Regent Street (11) 56.5 A Schwarz 8 X047X Fine Bouquet (9) 56 A Hoffman 1 9 20X00. Garment (2) 55.5 M Forde 4 10 6X600. Melbourne Born (10) 55.5 S Woodsford 11 30X00 St Regis (1) 55.5 M & M Pitman 12 Miroslava

2

C Campbell (a2) B Murray (a2) C Johnson S Toolooa (a3) K Asano (a3) SCRATCHED T Moseley K Mudhoo

SOUTHERN WIDE REALTY MAIDEN

2552 Gerry Joyce (6) 58.5 J Gordon Inthelineoffire (11) 58.5 K Moore Resuscitate (9) 58.5 D Williamson 07X Hurricane Aubert (1) 58.5 S Prince 1 5000X Lord Hercules (4) 58.5 S Prince 1 Rorgus (2) 58.5 B & S Anderton 1 X3330 She’ll Cat Choux (5) 56.5 A Frye 47502 Arnage (3) 56.5 J Burrows 54973 Belle South (7) 56.5 J Dalton 606X0 Follow The Stars (10) 56.5 S Clark Hazelnut (8) 56.5 K & A Tyler

2:29PM OPT 337

3:07PM 338

OPT

5

R Mudhoo (a3) T Moseley C Barnes

LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP TOUR 31ST AUGUST MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1600m

1 3X984 Raise You Five (7) 58.5 B & S Anderton 1 2 46X92 Sounds Promising (10) 58.5 L Beck 3 64429 Acre (4) 58.5 S Woodsford 4 39X67 Verses (3) 58.5 J Burrows 5 00. Bruce Banner (5) 58.5 K Moore 6 07. Gingerrific (6) 58.5 S Tyler 1 3 7 022X4. Mah Girl (9) 56.5 M Daly 8 58040 Ubetiam (1) 56.5 J & K Parsons 9 500X9. Hermano Rose (2) 56.5 C Butt 10 0979 Last Letter (8) 56.5 K Moore 11 Secretaria

3:42PM 339

OPT

6

WINGATUI EVENTS CENTRE

1 9412X Beam Me Up Scotty (4) 59 K & I Taplin 2 14365. Smokem Up (3) 59 E Winsloe 3 09543 Red Major (7) 58.5 L Robinson 4 10240 Ringbolt (1) 58.5 J Gordon 5 32847 Midnite Kaos (9) 58 A Dickson 6 50702 Sun Genes (8) 58 K & A Tyler 4 7 53914 Molly Polly (11) 57 K & A Tyler 8 09200 Manhattan Fire (6) 57 J & K Parsons 9 Drumstorm 10 X0460 Golden Valkyrie (5) 56 N Lloyd 11 99288 Stellacanto (10) 55.5 M Forde 12 33665 Heaven Knows (2) 55 J Burrows

3 2 1

4:13PM 340

OPT

7

S Toolooa (a3) J Lowry C Johnson K Kwo (a3) K Asano (a3) K Williams R Beeharry (a3) C Campbell (a2) B Murray (a2) K Mudhoo L Callaway SCRATCHED

J Lowry C Campbell (a2) C Johnson K Asano (a3) T Moseley R Mudhoo (a3) K Williams B Murray (a2) K Mudhoo R Beeharry (a3) SCRATCHED

$10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m

J Laking K Williams T Moseley K Mudhoo K Kwo (a3) J Lowry K Asano (a3) B Murray (a2) SCRATCHED R Mudhoo (a3) C Johnson L Callaway

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY WILMA BURRELL

$10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m

1 06310 Rothacker (2) 59 L Dobbs 2 04077 Ruby Marie (11) 58.5 J Gordon 4 3 37019 Reliable Glow (9) 58 M & M Pitman 4 4250X Franconi (3) 58 G Robinson 3 5 80257 Our Boy Baz (8) 58 K & A Tyler 1 6 07125 Bridget Town (7) 57.5 T Foley 7 16X20. Elegido (6) 57 S Woodsford 8 X0757. Bet Ya Wood (5) 57 T Kennedy 1 9 07840 Olaf (10) 57 L Robinson 2 10 37835 Eager Beaver (1) 56.5 K & A Tyler 11 7907X Minue (4) 55.5 N & B Blatch

K Mudhoo R Mudhoo (a3) C Campbell (a2) L Callaway K Asano (a3) R Beeharry (a3) C Johnson B Murray (a2) T Moseley K Kwo (a3) S Toolooa (a3)

d M9 Whanganui Dogs

Today at Hatrick Raceway

$11,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1400m PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey

3

13 6X057. Stella Daze (6) 54 N Lloyd 14 9776X Knutquacker (3) 54 E Winsloe 0 15 50X90 Drumstorm (14) 55.5 L Beck

1 $2,860, C2, 520m 2 C Roberts 4

BEACH CAFE & WINE BAR STAKES

5X521 Orina Allen 30.44 12151 Neptune Allen 30.51 32241 Sausage 30.16 73511 Our Anna 30.58 82625 Dream Kay 30.29 56123 Goldstar Montana 30.34 23127 Canya Sniper 29.98 44212 Opawa Roy 30.55 64341 Know Equal 30.45 15165 Eddie Hemi 30.25

2:57PM

STEVE ANNGOW DRAPES & BLINDS PH0272719588 DASH $1,365, C0, 295m

1 3 Creme Brulee nwtd 2 7 Trevor Wilks nwtd 3 1 Kea Viking 30.52 4 4478 Jinja Twinkle nwtd 5 768 My Snuggles nwtd 6 76X46 Opawa Pauline nwtd 7 2 Uthor Bale nwtd 8 75 Billy Ray nwtd 9 86 Grey Wind nwtd

1:26PM

2 3 1

3

78 Mulberry Rock nwtd 34564 Homebush Jennia nwtd 3 Impressive Flash nwtd T Cancun nwtd 5777X Starr Blueblood nwtd 36755 Homebush Yuri nwtd 86456 Creasy Bear nwtd 778 Homebush Maree nwtd 87867 Ohoka Megan nwtd 68787 Goldstar Malone nwtd

1:09PM

2

$1,365, C0, 295m

55527 Just William nwtd 4 Homebush Lukas nwtd 664 Impressive High nwtd 878 Princess Romaine nwtd 648F Zara Jewel nwtd 27 Sideline Sally nwtd Sheer Flattery nwtd 5 Homebush George nwtd 7786X Eric Blueblood nwtd 68787 Goldstar Malone nwtd

12:52PM

1 3 2

ADDINGTON EVENTS CENTRE DASH

55785 Lakota Scout nwtd 88 Homebush Barry nwtd 82255 Homebush Vassy nwtd 7853 Homebush Liz nwtd 2 Darla Bale nwtd 34547 Take A Hint nwtd 68F Our Olive nwtd Billy Budd nwtd 87867 Ohoka Megan nwtd 68787 Goldstar Malone nwtd

12:35PM

1 2 4

2

Hart & Taylor N Wanhalla N Wanhalla S & B Evans J McInerney J & D Fahey R Wales A Joyce N Wanhalla

1 2 3 4 5 6 4 7 8 9 10

10

J McInerney H Cairns J McInerney J McInerney Mitchell & Smith L Waretini

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

3

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

6:36PM

3 1 2 4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

7:05PM

4 2 August 23

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

7:29PM

PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10

3 2 4

32363 Sozin’s Fortune 17.93 72242 Bigtime Spark 17.74 42513 Big Time Clare 18.02 45413 Go Home Harry 18.03 46514 Idol Patches 17.71 23311 Hashtag Blessed 17.81 83355 Punch On Ruby 17.78 1111 Waterloo Girl 17.90 35851 Uno Eleven 17.75 58175 Cool Wolf 17.86

4:24PM 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 4 7 3 8 9 10

1

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

4 2 3 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3

68676 Bombshell Blonde nwtd 36321 Big Time Lebron 17.88 14314 Bigtime Sam 17.96 16326 Queen Kong 17.77 35243 Bigtime On Track 17.77 16821 Collect A Dream 17.91 32364 Barbarossa Boy 17.74 51242 Zara Fab 18.10 73188 Princess Pea 17.94 56723 Bigtime Jamie 17.71

5:03PM

4

J McInerney G & S Fredrickson L Cole S Clark M Flipp N Udy J McInerney W Kite N Udy D Donlon

THE ROCK 95.2FM C2

64554 Zipping Cobra 30.15 65166 Bigtime Kate 30.43 23215 Sahara Pippa 30.98 41224 Big Time Marlisa 30.82 84361 Diamond Geezer 30.88 56813 Dyna Bryleigh 31.11 67131 Jinja Nice nwtd 51127 Big Time Rhino 30.52 63554 Bigtime Alfie 30.09 55872 Rowdy Ruby 30.39

4:44PM

3 1

2

$1,685, C2, 305m Trainer

$2,860, C2, 520m

L Cole G & S Fredrickson M Flipp L Cole M Goodier M Roberts E Potts L Cole L Cole S Kite

2 4 3

$2,035, C3, 305m

H Mullane L Cole G & S Fredrickson L Cole J & D Bell Kettlewell & Phillips N Udy M Flipp J McInerney P Clark

7

LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C5

8

WANGANUI STAYERS (GROUP 2) HT 1

9

WANGANUI STAYERS (GROUP 2) HT2 2

$2,860, C5, 305m

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

10

L Cole G & S Fredrickson M Flipp L Cole L Cole H Mullane Ross & Voyce L Cole L Cole H Mullane

$4,620, C2dq, 755m

B Hodgson J & D Fahey SCRATCHED A Turnwald G & S Fredrickson SCRATCHED M Roberts M Goodier4

$4,620, C2dq, 755m

M Goodier3 J & D Fahey SCRATCHED1 P Green A Turnwald SCRATCHED M Goodier R Adcock

ACCELL THERAPY WANGANUI CUP (GROUP 1) HT1

13252 Nature’s Gent 29.68 33261 Gray Bale 30.23 73783 Bigtime Annie 30.58 11538 Ringside nwtd 33244 Ask King Jeff 29.97 61342 Keysile nwtd 12276 All About Space 30.04 16355 Cossie Cooper 30.35

$4,735, C5q, 520m

A Turnwald M Roberts L Cole R Adcock3 L Cole4 P Ferguson2 L Cole1 M Olden

d M7 Extra Whanganui Dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

August 23

Weather: Few Showers

2

1 DOUBLES 1-2, 4-5 3 TREBLES 3-4-5 QUADDIES 2-3-4-5 4 ACCELL THERAPY WANGANUI CUP (GROUP 1) HT2 7:56PM

1

PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time

1 3

$1,685, C2, 305m

PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C3

72878 Podium Phobia 17.66 22224 Bigtime Honey 17.67 44253 Bigtime Bronx 17.65 12511 Big Time Flash 17.64 26468 Millie Prince 17.72 23147 Alamein Tane 17.86 45834 Opawa Lyon 17.53 21182 Renegade Comet 17.54 84854 Sozin’s Noir 17.71 13784 Bigtime Leo 17.88

1

4 WHANGANUI CHRONICLE C2 2 N Udy L Cole G & S Fredrickson J McInerney F Kite M Flipp B Goldsack N Udy L Bell L Cole

J & D Fahey G & S Fredrickson L Cole 3 G Hodgson L Cole L Cole1 J McInerney4 L Cole L Cole L Cole2

62668 Lady Jellybean nwtd 13323 Von Strass nwtd Box Vacant Three 37364 Billy’s Bake nwtd 14122 Opawa June nwtd Box Vacant Six 65788 Rose And Crown nwtd 32211 Perfect Result nwtd

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6

4

$3,325, C3, 520m

33248 Race Me Home nwtd 44177 Alotta Talk nwtd Box Vacant Three 71531 Hot Platter nwtd 66775 Bigtime Lonestar nwtd Box Vacant Six 55352 Cawbourne Taylor 45.47 14276 Bigtime Chloe 45.31

1

1

L Cole S J Phillips L Pearce1 J & D Bell2 M Olden H Mullane G & S Fredrickson M Flipp 3 J McInerney J & D Bell

1 16157 Cheese And Chalk 17.78 2 46613 Bigtime Emjay 17.52 4 3 57177 Idol Nifty 17.46 2 4 13187 Bigtime Eve 17.41 5 66126 Bigtime Pearl 17.64 6 45115 Quara’s Yoshi nwtd 7 86134 Jinja Loren 17.63 1 8 31513 Bigtime Shine 17.26 9 84348 Bigtime Bremner 17.48 10 X27X8 Bigtime Blue 17.36

3

Weather: Few Showers

4:06PM

6

FIRST SECURITY C3

$2,035, C3, 305m

F1115 Opawa Deal nwtd 54511 Funky Facts 30.63 83253 Bigtime Caleb 30.12 25323 Buddy Loaded 30.79 11481 Big Time Tina 30.89 36636 Bigtime Fred 30.29 53186 Here’s Hemi 30.56 55431 Big Time Seth 30.31 15768 Bigtime Daisy 30.86 58657 Bigtime Mike 30.42

6:16PM

3

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

WANGANUI TOYOTA C3 2

17112 Big Time Chance 17.81 18317 Bigtime Luna 17.95 13178 Judge Me Jackie 17.91 26876 Zoie Willow 17.30 52683 Running Freer 17.69 84412 Bigtime Jason nwtd 28564 Bigtime Chris 17.56 52588 Go Ash 17.61 84854 Sozin’s Noir 17.71 77447 Cawbourne Ridge 17.65

5:48PM

3 2

5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

45612 Bigtime Rod 29.91 84131 Start The Show nwtd 36844 Bigtime Archie 30.49 16184 Bigtime Kiss 30.52 71636 Diddilee 30.07 31134 Cawbourne Liz 30.27 63328 Gazza’s Girl 30.69 71244 Robson nwtd

8:26PM

1

4 2 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 3 4

1 2 3 4 5 6

ACCELL THERAPY WANGANUI CUP (GROUP 1) HT3

3

ACCELL THERAPY WANGANUI CUP (GROUP 1) HT4

32113 Pinny Mack 30.34 55174 Emgrand Park nwtd 88128 Bigtime Lilah 30.17 21417 Thrilling Trev 31.17 77421 Too The Nail nwtd 47412 Bigtime Homie 30.16

4

L Cole R Adcock L Cole L Cole2 A Turnwald3 M Roberts G & S Fredrickson P Ferguson

2

11115 Bigtime Cooper 30.26 31227 Our Rick nwtd 61526 Fifi nwtd 26123 Thrilling Massey 30.62 34113 She’s For Us 30.30 26263 Bigtime Acacia 30.34 44211 Bigtime Brody 30.16 68132 Bigtime Levi 30.06

8:51PM

$4,735, C5q, 520m Trainer

$4,735, C5q, 520m 1 L Cole E Potts J McArthur K Gommans M Roberts 2 L Cole 1 L Cole 4 L Cole

$4,735, C5q, 520m

S Clark A Turnwald L Cole K Gommans E Potts L Cole

GUARDIAN

7 33341 Trojan Hoarse 30.04 8 24152 Tyson’s Quest 29.98

2

9:21PM 1 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 4 8 9 10

1 2

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

4

HUNTERVILLE VET CLUB C3/4 $2,390, C3/4, 305m

78751 Dynamite Danger 17.69 41525 Bigtime Sheer 17.62 36135 Bigtime Stella 17.69 21113 Bigtime Lizzy 17.65 47332 Eye Far 17.70 12383 Idol Duke 17.86 1786F Justa Gift 17.62 61812 Bigtime Coco 17.72 84854 Sozin’s Noir 17.71 85755 Bigtime Molly 17.71

9:51PM

3

L Cole B Marsh

G & S Fredrickson L Cole L Cole L Cole M Flipp M Flipp J & D Bell L Cole J McInerney L Cole

5

H Mullane H Mullane L Cole J & D Bell J McInerney G & S Fredrickson B Marsh N Udy J McInerney L Cole

Today at Alexandra Park

PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer

1 00X Diamondsrbettor (1) Cooney/Hopkins 2 82754 Hey Good Lookin (2) G Rogerson 3 Down The Hatch (3) S Telfer 4 Beautiful Stranger (4) K Marshall 5 97X34 Courtney Jane (5) Hollis/Robertson 6 Some Do (6) B Purdon 7 Torea Lane 8 55868 Heather Rae (7) T Macfarlane Barrier

9 3204X Tempo Rose (21) S Telfer 10 79764 Demideal (u1) T Macfarlane

2

2 1 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

A Drake (J) A Poutama P Ferguson S Phelan J Stormont N Chilcott D Butcher B Butcher

2 3

GRAND PARK MOBILE TROT

15253 Eyre I Go (1) J Young 30246 Charlemagne (2) C Butler Capelli 54X25 Sex On Fire (3) T Herlihy 49550 The Hulk (4) A Matthews 52242 Sunny Glenis (5) B Purdon 81116 Sertorius (6) J & J Dickie 34134 C K Spur (7) A Donnelly

$20,000, R56-R85., 1609m

Barrier

7:19PM 27

OPT

4

9 Johnson Step (21) A Matthews 10 88772 Benjamin Button (22) S Abernethy 1 11 5X Prince Of Pleasure (23) T Herlihy 12 0X685 Mac Paua (u1) J Abernethy

2 1 4

5

T Cameron B Mangos F Schumacher (J) R Downey J I Dickie D Butcher SCRATCHED P Ferguson M McKendry S Abernethy S Phelan J Abernethy

RAY PLANT 90TH BIRTHDAY MOBILE PACE

$20,000, 3YO+ R57-R65., 1609m

777X4 Bettor Sensation (1) K Marshall 77516 Warloch (2) M House 12221 Sole Ambition (3) B Purdon 71636 Court On The Edge (4) S Telfer 66720 Hunter Bromac (5) S Telfer 3688X Comic Book Hero (6) R Darby 80X71 Mister Slick (7) T Vince 12233 Go Kiwi (8) M McIntyre Barrier

9 30141 Sir Tiger (21) R Green 10 82393 The Lone Ranger (22) S Telfer 11 42314 Rubens (23) Wallis/Hackett

7

MARCONEE SEAFOODS MOBILE PACE

$14,999, R48-R69 F&M., 1609m

1 X080X Cheddar’s Princess (1) J & J Dickie 2 High Point 3 Ferritts Sister 4 13520 Adieu Flirt (2) J Abernethy 5 FX611 Flying Steps (3) S Telfer 6 47511 Nanelle Franco (4) M House 7 11X6X Bubbles O’Leary (5) R Villiger 8 38643 Kotare Cullen (6) R Dunn

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

8

MCGREGOR BAILEY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS TROT $14,999, R40-R55., 1609m

K Marshall P Ferguson S Phelan B Butcher L Whittaker (J) D Ferguson (J) J Stormont T Mitchell A Poutama D Butcher T Cameron

32750 Michelle (2) M Jones 12222 Kay Cee (3) J & J Dickie Danke 23331 Safrakova (4) L Chin 36455 Prince Mackendon (5) Wallis/Hackett 36052 Luck Of The Moment (6) P & V Blanchard 76103 Molly Bones (7) R Paynter Barrier

9:39PM 36

2 3

1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 4 11 12 13

4 3 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9

M McKendry T Mitchell J I Dickie SCRATCHED L Chin T Cameron P Ferguson D Butcher J Abernethy SCRATCHED A Poutama SCRATCHED S Abernethy

GRAND HARBOUR MOBILE PACE

$14,999, R40-R50,R51 W/C., 1609m

62822 Spare Change (1) R Villiger 22543 Katamach (2) Hollis/Robertson 75694 Spirit Of Love (3) M Collins 434X5 Got A Beauty (4) P Fensom 93254 Highview Justice (5) J Kriechbaumer 31432 Nurburgring (6) J & J Dickie 59220 Red Terror (7) S Dickson

M McKendry D Butcher S Abernethy R Fensom J Abernethy J I Dickie B Butcher

Pegasus Kommander Destined For Heaven 66557 Bold Ruler (21) D & C McGowan 03335 Charlotte Royal (22) P & V Blanchard 95755 Simon (23) T Vince 83622 Allonblack (24) N Chilcott

SCRATCHED SCRATCHED K Marshall P Ferguson T Mitchell N Chilcott

Barrier

10:09PM OPT 39

2

J I Dickie SCRATCHED SCRATCHED J Abernethy B Butcher L Whittaker (J) T Mitchell P Ferguson D Butcher B Mangos

9 61487 Caroline Wozniacki (21) J Abernethy 10 Harry H 11 60073 Prince George (22) A Poutama 12 Savitskaya 13 36706 Grenado (23) J Abernethy OPT

P Ferguson T Mitchell M McKendry M White J I Dickie S Phelan J Abernethy D Butcher

D Ferguson (J) B Mangos T Cameron SCRATCHED K Marshall

9 21215 The Empress (21) R Green 10 16117 Gladamare (22) B Mangos

2

10

STU BAILEY YOU LEDGE/LINCOLN RAMS TOUR TROT

$14,999, 3YO+, NON-WIN. & R53-R54 W/C., 1609m

93422 Just Ricky (1) M Pemberton 667X4 Te Kouka Dawn (2) M Nicholas 686X0 Dunithard (3) B Mangos 75D Sunny Petite (4) J Stormont 69X56 Te Kouka Sun Rise (5) M Nicholas 44X32 Splitting Image (6) G Rogerson 891 Peannie (7) T Herlihy 2227X She Reigns (8) G Rogerson

S Phelan L Hollis B Mangos J Stormont M Nicholas P Ferguson T Cameron D Ferguson (J)

9 0XL5 Smartly Spoken (21) N Chilcott 10 P The Urban Spaceman (22) J & J Dickie 11 946 Our Spitfire (u1) Wallis/Hackett 12 6X063 Highland Queen (u2) Wallis/Hackett 13 70X54 Chinski (u3) S McCaffrey

N Chilcott J I Dickie T Mitchell B Hackett S McCaffrey

Barrier

c M2

T Mitchell

JACK MAICH MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE

Barrier

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

M McKendry M White SCRATCHED T Cameron J Abernethy S Phelan J I Dickie D Butcher

$14,999, NON-WINNERS 3YO+ C&G., 1609m

1 Macca’s (1) T Herlihy 2 Double Up (2) B Mangos 3 6 Godziller (3) W Anstis 4 34843 Black Coffee (4) T Macfarlane 5 5255 Hughie Junior (5) B & G Hughes 6 62X Christianshavtime (6) Hollis/Robertson 7 Vespa 8 3633 Ocean Beach (7) P & V Blanchard

7:46PM OPT 28

2

L Whittaker (J)

9 93720 Mr Good And Evil (21) Wallis/Hackett

4 4

3

3 1

Driver

J Stormont P Ferguson D Butcher K Marshall T Mitchell S Phelan SCRATCHED B Mangos

$25,000, R68-R94., 1609m

Barrier

6:52PM 24

8:41PM 33

4 1

“THE HORSEY MCHORSEFACE” MOBILE PACE

9 11137 Mogul (21) M House OPT

Barrier

9:09PM OPT 35

B Butcher M White

1 6X471 Bettor My Dreamz (1) R Green 2 34321 Just Wing It (2) R Green 3 25553 Shillelagh (3) M House 4 41534 Baquero (4) A Donnelly 5 X771X Solid Gold (5) Cooney/Hopkins 6 02421 Juice Brogden (6) N Chilcott 7 32112 Check In (7) S Telfer 8 43310 Dance Time (8) S Telfer

3 4 2 1

$14,999, R51-R56., 1609m

X1925 Megastar (1) R Dunn 7085X Accelere (2) Hollis/Robertson 16 Flying Finn (3) B Purdon 21422 All Yours (4) White/Berger 7X061 The Paua Diver (5) J & J Dickie 1 Henry Hu (6) B Purdon 150X2 Unfinished Business (7) I Brownlee 18167 Final Delight (8) M House

9 X5333 Hit The Sky (21) J & M Teaz 10 75326 M T Pockets (22) T Vince 11 14 Express Delight (23) T Herlihy 12 Drum Withers 13 14010 Le Girl (24) D & C McGowan OPT

SCRATCHED J I Dickie

Ellerslie Races Tomorrow at Ellerslie

1

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 SITE LAND DEVELOPMENT 1200

$30,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1200m PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey

1 2 4 3

1 01484. Back In A Flash (7) 59 K & G Opie 2 39X35 Resurrect (6) 59 Moroney/Gerard 3 1411X Speedy Meady (4) 58 S Ralph 4 01354 Inca Warrior (1) 57 S Cole 5 82726 Solmization (3) 55.5 D Walker 6 75022 Justacanta (5) 55 S & E Clotworthy 7 0X993 Pushka (2) 54 G Merkulov

12:44PM OPT 672

2

J Fawcett (a1) C Lammas A Calder M Cameron M Hashizume (a4) D Johnson R Scott (a3)

M Hashizume (a4)

30314 Mont Ventoux (6) 58 R Liefting 62690 The Kipling Girl (7) 57.5 S Wenn 43572 Tipical (2) 56.5 T Pike X1501 Escapologist (5) 56 M/Rogers 01443 Deluxe Edition (8) 55.5 I George 32324 Straight Sets (1) 55 TeamRogerson 66242 Don’t Doubt Me (3) 54.5 W Hillis

1:19PM 676

OPT

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

4 3

2 1

1 2 3 4 5 6

3

C Dell T Yanagida (a2) M McNab S Spratt R Scott (a3) R Elliot D Danis (a2)

FLAIR AM RIDERS 2200 $22,500, R65&JMPS Benchmark*, 2200m

P7546 Francis Drake (4) 76 TeamRogerson B2491 El Corby (3) 71 C Isdale X3222 Hurry Cane (9) 70 R Connors X0921 Double Happy (2) 69 N Tiley 68533 Pierian Spring (10) 69 TeamRogerson 24135 Twin Spinner (5) 68.5 L Munro 04533 Ascomanni (8) 68 TeamRogerson 22436 Summer Warrior (1) 67.5 D Wiles 34331 Ave Maria (12) 67 K Myers X7831 Florence Ivy (11) 67 S & E Clotworthy X9550 Wagner (6) 66.5 T Mitchell 04X06 Piggy Malone (7) 66.5 D Waddell

1:54PM 678

OPT

4

C Isdale (am) E Quinn (am) J Fillmore (am) B Rogerson (am) S MacNab (am) M Northcott (am) J Grundy (am) L Myers (am) S Wenn (am) O Helagi (am)

KICK ON MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE

$10,000, MDN STP, 4150m

03423 Willare (1) 68 S & E Clotworthy 9X533 Little Macs (3) 68 K Myers 725F4 El Fernando (6) 68 M Brooks 85865 Kilronan (4) 68 J Wheeler 06P06 Toodaloo (2) 68 P & J Brosnan 785B2 Mandalay (5) 66 K Myers

2:29PM 675

OPT

5

T Moki (3) S Fannin S Phelan E Farr M Gillies A Kuru

BRIDGES INSURANCE SERVICES MAIDEN HURDLE $10,000, MDN HDL, 2760m

1 09333 Magic Cannon (4) 68 M Brosnan R Cole (3) 2 2 02549. Ali Baba (7) 68 Moroney/Gerard M Gillies 4 3 XF4P4 Big ’N’ Rich (10) 68 C Pomare G Walsh 1 4 55737 Bee Tee Junior (13) 68 S Ritchie A Kuru 5 00755 Pythagoras (6) 68 P & J Brosnan B Lammas 6 78205 Blanco Bay (2) 68 Rae/Williams-Tuhoro S Phelan 7 0 Daad (1) 68 N O'Dowd M Roustoby (3) 8 X009P. Flyingwithoutwings (3) 68 L Hall C Studd 9 78098 Freewheeler (9) 68 K Dell H McNeill (1) 3 10 X9273 Handsome Blue (14) 68 J Rathbone T Moki (3) 11 16085 Princeville (11) 68 K Myers B Thomas-Rantall (3) 12 57P00 Tiger Cafe (8) 68 S Nickalls M Cropp 13 68820. Toorak Tower (12) 68 W Lund E Farr 14 80F45 Medini (5) 66 TeamRogerson S Fannin

3:04PM 671

OPT

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

1

6

CORSON MAIZE PAKURANGA HUNT HURDLE

$50,000, OPN HDL, 3350m

533LL Laekeeper (8) 67.5 S Rees 21913 No Tip (9) 67 Nelson/McDougal 15121 Zentangle (2) 66.5 K Myers F2141 Bay Rocker (6) 65 C & S Phelan 34949 Delegate (1) 65 S & E Clotworthy X6712 King Oberon (5) 65 R Connors 41267 Arite Guru (7) 65 S & E Clotworthy 801F2 Senassy (3) 65 N O'Dowd 44221 Abacus (4) 65 J Wheeler P1453 Henry Tudor (10) 65 S Logan

3:39PM OPT 670

7

S Fannin A Kuru C Studd S Phelan M Gillies I Lupton T Moki M Roustoby E Farr R Cole

CLC PAKURANGA HUNT CUP

$50,000, OPN STP, 4900m

1 66553 Wise Men Say (7) 69.5 R Connors 2 61234 Max (6) 68.5 R Connors 3 14192 Gagarin (10) 68 K Myers 4 72130 Perry Mason (14) 67.5 Nelson/McDougal 5 107P4 I’ve Got This (1) 65.5 K Myers 6 45541 Old Countess (5) 65 P & J Brosnan 7 46535 The Arabian Duke (13) 65 K McQuade 3 8 77511 Raisafuasho (8) 65 TeamRogerson 9 66X16. Zamora (11) 65 S Logan 10 53254 Lacustre (3) 65 S Logan 11 73123 Mr Enthusiastic (2) 65 J Wheeler 12 4P702 Caballo Noir (4) 65 S & E Clotworthy 13 X6541 Kokanee Gold (12) 65 J McGrath 14 07P87 Kings Kite (9) 65 S Beatson

2 1 4

R Cole I Lupton M Gillies A Kuru B Thomas-Rantall B Lammas G Walsh S Fannin C Studd S Phelan E Farr T Moki M Cropp M Roustoby

c M4

7 0X734 Where Are You (4) 55.5 S Ritchie 8 X6317 Da Jin Shan (5) 55 G Sharrock

1:02PM 691

OPT

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

2

Tomorrow at New Plymouth

1:37PM 689

2:14PM 688

OPT

1 3

2:49PM 694

1

1 01152. Richard Of Yorke (6) 63.5 J Richards 2 11453 Grinner (8) 59 J Wheeler 1 3 43612 Nitro Ted (2) 58.5 P Pascoe 4 08474 Hamiltonian (3) 57.5 W Marshment 5 69561. Hard To Be Humble (7) 57 J Millar 1 6 16233 Hi I’m Nikkita (1) 56 G McBeth 1

C Burdan (a3) C Grylls H Schofer (a3) C O'Beirne (a2) M Hudson (a3) R Hannam

5

$25,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m

3:59PM 692

7

4 3

1 4

2 3 4

$35,000, OPN HCP, 1300m

ITM NELSON PINE INDUSTRIES 1200

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ITM MAKITA 1600

B Ansell (a4) R Hannam S McKay

A Goindasamy (a3) S Collett C Grylls R Myers D Hirini (a1) M Singh C Burdan (a3) C Johnson

NEW PLYMOUTH ITM INTERPROVINCIAL CHALLENGE

$50,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1600m

A Goindasamy (a3) R Myers S Collett L Hemi S Weatherley (a) C Grylls C O'Beirne (a2) M Singh C Johnson R Hannam

ITM PUKEPINE 1400

$27,500, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1400m

6X644 Yin Dragon (3) 60.5 L Latta H Schofer (a3) 54190 Rock Island Line (6) 59.5 L Latta R Hannam 211X7 Southern Princess (4) 58.5 P Lock M Kareem (a4) X3961 Tellyawhat (1) 58.5 A Sharrock 1 A Goindasamy (a3) 09174 Platinum Volos (8) 57.5 L Latta C O'Beirne (a2) 41521 Showmeware (7) 56.5 J Wallace S Weatherley (a) 18919 Justa Small Ransom (2) 55.5 E Hocquard S Collett 58X31 Take The Trick (5) 55.5 G McKay B Ansell (a4)

4:34PM 693

OPT

Z Moki (a2) A Goindasamy (a3) C O'Beirne (a2) R Hannam C Johnson S Weatherley (a) R Myers J Baillie C Grylls B Ansell (a4) S Collett M Singh

ITM THERMAKRAFT

1 46371 Scaglioni (9) 54 T Mitchell 2 26X12 Viktor Vegas (2) 58 P Lock 3 3 02141 Alvins Dream (8) 54.5 M Forbes 4 9X496 Call Doubt (1) 54.5 G Hayward 1 5 X6317 Da Jin Shan (7) 54 G Sharrock 6 19X64 Irish Flame (6) 59 J Wheeler 1 1 7 52626 Our Bandit (4) 57.5 W Marshment 8 00X0X Centre Attention (5) 55.5 G Innes 2 9 03433 High Quality (3) 57 G Haigh 10 6X702 Em Kay Pops (10) 54 F Stammers

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6

ITM PINK BATTS 2000

4

4

August 24

$27,500, Rating 72 Benchmark, 2000m PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey

$25,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m

6

3:24PM 695

OPT

3

1

3

1 X4323 Ruffy Rahtwo (1) 60 T Egan 2 78X69 Keep It Savvy (8) 58.5 L Latta 3 317. Our Shaman (3) 58.5 M/Rogers 2 4 32324 Straight Sets (2) 58 TeamRogerson 1 5 X2152 Beckidboo (6) 57 A Sharrock 1 4 6 3X041 Nod (7) 57 C Bothwell 7 X9090. Zeefa Zed (4) 57 J Wheeler 1 3 8 X8814 Mariota (11) 56.5 G Hennessy 9 4X910. Mizzena (9) 56.5 K Myers 10 47582 Veracious (10) 56.5 D Parry 11 96696 Beltoy (5) 55 C Bambry 12 00870 Madam Makfi (12) 54 F Stammers

OPT

M Kareem (a4) D Hirini (a1) D Mansour C Johnson C Grylls C Burdan (a3) B Ansell (a4) R Hannam A Goindasamy (a3) J Baillie R Myers

1 22321 Art Deco (6) 60 A Sharrock 1 H Schofer (a3) 2 19226 Rosewood (2) 59.5 M Paewai C O'Beirne (a2) 3 62822 Taurus (1) 59 J J Rayner A Goindasamy (a3) 4 3333X Contessa Vanessa (5) 56 TeamRogerson C Johnson 5 23240. Te Toro Pearl (4) 54 J Miller M Coleman 6 11411 Miss Lizzie (3) 54 A Clement B Ansell (a4)

OPT

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Heavy; Direction: Lefthanded; Length: 1600m; Straight: 375m; Rail: True | 6mm rain overnight; Weather: Mainly Fine

12:27PM OPT 690

$30,000, MAAT, 1800m

1 0X547 Irish Mist (6) 60 M/Rogers 2 38225. Manhattan Flame (8) 58.5 S Crawford 3 51665 Cheeky Azz (1) 58 A Clement 4 X0188. Lord Valentine (12) 57.5 D Hollinshead 5 407X8 I Walk Alone (4) 57 C Isdale 6 16X Light Up (10) 56.5 M Breslin 1 7 X3213 Chosen Peak (2) 56.5 K Myers 2 8 X3214 Our Chloe (3) 56.5 I Kelly 3 9 8X231 Raz (7) 56.5 J Bell 10 766X5 Sky Hi Rahtwo (9) 55.5 T Egan 11 08356 Destiny One (5) 54 K Buttimore 12 04806 Zedabel Lass (11) 54 I G Wyeth

2 4

S Weatherley (a) S Collett

ITM WINSTONE WALLBOARD GIB SC MDN

4

1

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 2-3-4, 6-7-8 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 3-4-5-6-7-8

2

X6211 Maestro Blu (2) 59 S Rees 07X51 Interllectus (1) 58 K Myers 63416 Zabdi (3) 58 S & E Clotworthy 60186 Call Me Jack (10) 58 T Symes 51413 Magdala (11) 57 C Chipperfield 67222 Junior (7) 57 C & S Phelan 32221 Bae Corp (6) 56 I Kelly 33343 Cast In Bronze (8) 55 G Vile X0236 Unacceptable (5) 55 J Bell 54480 Eight Mile (4) 55 T Fisher 466 Nogolf Etikit (9) 54 J Wheeler 1

OPT

2

New Plymouth Races

WADE EQUINE COACHES 1600

$25,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1600m

1 80223 Bransome (4) 59 F Neill

4 2 1

August 24

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Heavy; Direction: Righthanded; Length: 1876m; Straight: 382m; Rail: Out 10m | 22mm rain last 24 hours; Weather: Fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 12:09PM OPT 677

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3

BELMONT LINEN HIRE MOBILE PACE

August 23 3 1 54624 Magnafique (1) Wallis/Hackett

1

6:27PM OPT 23

2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

6

Barrier

DOUBLES 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 TREBLES 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 QUADDIES 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 PLACE 6 5-6-7-8-9-10 5:58PM ULTIMATE MACHETE AT ALABAR TENDER 20/09 PACE $14,999, NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M., 1609m OPT 21

1

1 4 3

4

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Right-handed; Length: 1006m; Weather: Few Showers

2 3

Spirit Of Anzac

8:16PM 30

OPT

RIVERCITY GAS C3/4

b M5 Alexandra Park Harness

4

12

3 13 0X132 Delightful Major (24) M House

$2,390, C3/4, 305m

121X6 Relevance nwtd 1758X Bigtime Brucie nwtd 68537 Bigtime Ziggy 17.66 55284 Three Amigos 17.55 64376 Sozin’s Roar 17.95 7188X Thunderation 17.48 66748 Hip Hop Rapper 17.49 18474 Token Vikkers 17.75 84854 Sozin’s Noir 17.71 38787 Bigtime Puma 17.81

WEEKEND RACING GUIDE

8

ITM SUPERIOR DOORS SC MDN

$30,000, MAAT, 1400m

1 51124 Happy Star (9) 59 Benner/Wynyard 2 179 Just Raj (14) 58 G Thomas 3 Leaf

4 2 Burton (5) 57 M/Rogers 5 573X4 Billy Mav (10) 57 K Myers 6 040X4 Anatow (3) 57 M/Rogers 7 54 Ayappan (12) 57 S & E Clotworthy 8 625X1 Shelly’s Lass (8) 56 M Breslin 2 9 55X41 Jayperno (1) 56 T Dravitzki 10 42265 Smooth Cognac (11) 55 R Buchanan 11 79 This Lady Rocks (7) 55 G Innes 12 5 Zena Belle (4) 55 T Egan 13 568X7. The Last Tsunami (2) 55 N Elliott 14 4 Desert Mirage (13) 54 C Chipperfield 0 15 09006 Chur Ching (6) 57 M Irwin

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C O'Beirne (a2) S Collett SCRATCHED

S Weatherley (a) R Myers S McKay D Mansour D Hirini (a1) B Ansell (a4) C Burdan (a3) M Singh L Hemi R Hannam C Grylls A Goindasamy (a3)

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Ashburton Guardian 31

■■MOTOR RACING

Thomson completes hat-trick

Mayfield champs crowned Mayfield’s champion golfers were found on Sunday, a day later than planned after bad weather stopped play before it even began on Saturday. Coming out on top after a big day on the fairways and greens were (from left) Grant Early (men’s junior A), Murray Keir (men’s intermediate), Greg Cook (men’s junior B), Lal Mulligan (ladies bronze one), Andrew Peck (men’s senior), Margaret Read (ladies bronze two), Lynley McKenzie (ladies nine hole), and Christine Ross (ladies silver).

PHOTO SUPPLIED

Christchurch’s Dylan Thomson has secured his third consecutive junior championship and tightened his stranglehold on third place in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship after another top five result at the Dayle ITM Goldrush Rally Coromandel.

Thomson headed to the event looking to secure his championship position and also look to learn the effect of set-up changes and a new Dunlop tyre on the Specialised Auto Services Impreza STI. “Every rally this year we’ve got closer to the pace of the leaders which is really pleasing on what we always said was going to be a learning year.

“This is an event I’ve always loved and it’s really satisfying to get another strong result, albeit a little frustrating we weren’t on the winning end of such a tight result,” said Thomson. “The other pleasing thing is the new Dunlop, the old tyre was pretty awesome but this new tyre is something else again!”

Thomson heads to the final round 21 points ahead of fourth place in the championship, but will have a large battle on his hands with Hudson only holding a six-point margin for third in the co-drivers title race heading to the season finale, the Handy Rentals Waitomo Rally.

■■SAILING

Burling and Tuke again strike gold on the water NZME Peter Burling and Blair Tuke knew they had essentially claimed gold at the Olympic test event in Enoshima moments after the start of yesterday’s 49er medal race.

The pair had already guaranteed themselves at least silver, with Poland’s Pawel Kolodzinski and Lukasz Przybytek the only crew who could overtake them 13 points behind.

But Poland’s opportunity was over before it even started when they started prematurely, meaning they had to return to the start line to clear their penalty.

From then on, Burling and Tuke kept a cover on the Polish pair and eased to the gold medal.

“The Poles put themselves in a pretty compromised situation with about 10 or 15 seconds to go and we took the opportunity to help them over the wrong side of the start line,” Tuke explained.

“From there it was quite easy.”

They’ve made the whole regatta look relatively comfortable and there’s a feeling around the boat park they are returning to the sort of form that made them so dominant in the last Olympic cycle.

They won three of the 13 races in Enoshima and were also in the top four in six other races to

highlight their consistency.

It’s also a good omen because they won the Olympic test event in 2015 and backed it up with gold in Rio a year later and were third at the London test event and second at the 2012 Olympic Games.

“We are really happy to secure that gold medal, which is what we came to do,” Burling said.

“This is a really big one, being the Olympic test event.

“It’s definitely something you try to perform well at.

“This is the only real practice we get at the right time of year with everything as close as possible to what it will be like in 12 months’ time. It’s really, really pleasing to be able to take a solid win here.

“We feel like we are progressing nicely and getting better as we go.”

The pair will take a small break from 49er sailing as they commit to their other day job, the small matter of helping Emirates Team New Zealand defend the America’s Cup, but the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships in Auckland at the end of the year won’t be far from their thoughts.

“We are happy with how we are tracking but we have a big 12 months coming up and we’re really looking forward to the next event we have, which is the worlds back in Auckland,” Tuke said.

Blair Tuke and Peter Burling show off their gold medals.

“It’s probably one of the coolest events we have ever done to date so we are looking forward to that.

“For the moment we will enjoy this and keep charging on.”

Burling and Tuke will miss next week’s World Cup Series regatta in Enoshima but it looms as an important event for Alex Maloney and Molly Meech after they narrowly missed out on a medal in the 49erFX at the Olympic test event.

The pair went into the top 10, double points race in third but finished seventh to slip to fourth in the standings.

“We went in with a pretty good game plan and ready to race but, unfortunately, we made quite a few mistakes and gave the race away,” Meech said.

“There were lots of opportunities for us but we really didn’t make it work.”

Maloney added: “We are both

pretty gutted about it. We had a good start and we were definitely in it but just made numerous mistakes.

“We can’t go back and change time, only learn from [the mistakes] and move forward.

“There were at least 20 points we gave up [during the regatta], some things in our control and some things out of our control.

“We just want to go out and have another really good event [next week], try to win it and have a lot of fun doing it.”

New Zealand will have two more sailors involved in today’s medal races, with Andy Maloney fourth in the Finn and Sam Meech fifth in the Laser.

The Laser, in particular, is shaping up as a fascinating battle, with the top five sailors separated by only seven points.

Meech was ninth and 27th in yesterday’s two races and many of his rivals also found themselves deep in the field in the tricky 8-10 knot conditions.

“I think it’s going to be all on with not many points between everyone,” he said.

“I think there will be a lot of tacking on each other.

“Everyone will be trying to win the race but hammer each other on the way.”

Sport 32 Ashburton Guardian

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Friday, August 23, 2019

The Mid Canterbury men’s basketball team picked up a good win on Wednesday night.

PHOTO LINDA CLARKE

■■BASKETBALL

Mid Canty book semis spot Missing a few key players, and with a semi-final place on the line the Mid Canterbury men’s basketball side were left to throw it all out on the court on Wednesday night when they took on Gators Red at Middleton Grange High School.

And the lads in green and gold managed to tick off all of the required on the must achieve list to book themselves a finals berth next week winning 88-76.

Mr Basketball of Mid Canterbury, Pip Johnston carried on his red-hot form putting in a solid performance for 25 points, including six three-pointers.

His defence was excellent especially in recognising where the dangerous Gators shooters were on the court and ensured they didn’t get easy looks at the basket.

He also highlighted his passing abilities as he was often able to find the open man inside the paint.

Tony Gilbert had an excellent game and worked well inside on the offence.

Normally a strong defensive player, in this game he was looking for his shot options more and came away with 15 points.

Jason Greig showed what a difference a big man makes to a

team as he scored 17 points.

Most of those come in a strong third quarter display as Gators were unable to shut him down.

Both Fotu Hala (13 points) and Nick Fechney (12 points) also had tidy games, working hard at both ends of the court.

Mid Canterbury’s defence in the first quarter lacked a little intensity allowing Gators to exploit some gaps as well as allow their shooters space.

This improved in the second quarter however, although it was in the second half where the defence really made an impact.

Gators had two really good

shooters who made you pay if Mid Canterbury didn’t pay them respect.

Generally Mid Canterbury were able to put immense pressure on them and when they did get to fire off, there was generally a Mid Canterbury hand in their face.

Losing Tomo O’Brien midway through the second quarter with a lower back strain wasn’t good for the green and golds, especially when he had been playing so well and Greig hadn’t touched a ball for three weeks, so took a little time to get back into the groove.

He did have a shaky start, however he soon found his feet and be-

gan to create problems for Gators especially in the third quarter.

Offensively the team looked better when they advanced the ball especially when Gators tired, but they kept their offensive structures well with good ball rotation and some excellent interplay.

They shot well in general hitting 35-76 for 46 per cent, however a minor concern was the conversion rate of 10-24 at 42 per cent.

But with a week up their sleeves and a semi-final spot booked, it means there’s plenty of room for improvement when it comes to knockout basketball.

Tall Blacks on the wrong end of overtime thriller NZME The Tall Blacks have finalised their 12-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in China, with Tom Vodanovich and Taine Murray left out of the squad.

The young duo were part of the squad for a series of warm up matches, but after Wednesday night’s 103-100 overtime loss to Canada were cut from the team as the roster was trimmed from 14 to 12.

The side will be led into the World Cup by a host of veterans including Tom Abercrombie and Corey Webster, the latter of whom almost lifted the Tall Blacks to an upset on Wednesday night.

Webster had 33 points in the side’s second of two matches against Canada, leading a strong attack which bounced back in a big way after an poor outing the night before.

After being decimated by the Canadians the previous night, the Tall Blacks made

amends in Sydney on Wednesday.

The Kiwi side were quick out of the blocks on Wednesday night, holding a 10-point lead after the opening quarter.

The Canadians were able to trim the gap to just three points at half time, before taking a one-point lead of their own into the fourth quarter.

Canada led by as many as eight points in the final quarter, however a spirited fight back from the Tall Blacks saw Webster convert on a three-point play to tie the game and send it to overtime.

The Canadians were too good in the extra period and took a two-game sweep.

Tall Blacks coach Paul Henare was pleased with the return to a more typical Tall Blacks effort, based on energy, work rate and an up-tempo offence.

“That was a much better effort and playing at the required intensity at this level,” he said.

“That was really good to see the re-

sponse, obviously we are still disappointed with the result, but knowing the way we can play against quality athleticism, length and what they were doing systematically, it was pleasing to see such a change in such a short turnaround.

“We have to keep reminding ourselves about how we do those things, through messages, conversations, watching video – it is a good reminder that we can play at that level.

“It is repeated messages about doing those same things over and over again.”

The Tall Blacks fly out to China today and will play three more warm up matches before their World Cup opener against Brazil on September 1.

Tall Blacks World Cup squad: Guards: Tai Webster, Corey Webster, Shea Ili, Jarrod Kenny, Ethan Rusbatch Forwards: Tom Abercrombie, Finn Delany, Jordan Ngatai, Isaac Fotu. Centres: Rob Loe, Corey Webster on attack for the Tall Blacks.

Alex Pledger, Tohi Smith-Milner

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Hansen’s big dilemmas

By Joel Kulasingham D-Day is approaching for Steve Hansen and the All Blacks selectors for the announcement of their World Cup squad – and there are a few interesting selection dilemmas for them to mull over.

After the All Blacks’ 36-0 thrashing of the Wallabies, Hansen admitted there were a few areas in the squad that required robust discussion before the official announcement of the 31-man team on Wednesday next week.

“By and large, even Joe Public could pick pretty much the large majority of the team because it’s obvious who should be in,” he said after his side retained the Bledisloe Cup for yet another year.

“When it comes down to the last six or seven players and the combinations you want, that’s when you get the robust discussions.”

The 34 players who were in the Bledisloe Cup squad will be the front runners to battle it out for the final 31 places, but there are a few outsiders, one in particular, who could make Hansen pause as well.

“We’ve baked a lot of the cake, now it’s about getting it out of the oven and putting a bit of icing on it.”

Here are some of those big calls that Hansen and the selectors will have to make:

Tighthead prop After dropping powerful prop and fan favourite Karl Tu’inukuafe from the team to face Australia, Hansen said “at the World Cup we can only take five [props] so we’ve still got some culling to do”.

And as it stands, one of Nepo Laulala, Owen Franks, Angus Ta’avao, Ofa Tuungafasi, Joe Moody or Atu Moli will miss out.

Tuungafasi, Moody and Franks are probably locks, although there has been some discussion about whether Franks – who hasn’t been the same dominant force at scrum time this year – should still be the incumbent No. 3 or even make the squad at

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all. Franks was also left out of the team last week.

But Hansen’s decision likely lies between Ta’avao and Moli, after Laulala put in a strong performance against the Wallabies at Eden Park.

Midfield For a while the big question mark was Sonny Bill Williams.

The injury-plagued All Black superstar was given the task of proving his fitness and pretty much passed with flying colours.

Against the Wallabies last week, we saw glimpses of the old SBW who was the best No. 12 in the world – his offload skills was on display, his tackling was almost perfect and he ran the ball with real intent, scoring a try in the process.

All indications are that if Williams is fit, he would be heading to Japan. The things he brings off the field like his leadership will also be of value to Hansen and the coaching staff.

Anton Lienert-Brown and Jack Goodhue are certainties.

So that leaves Ryan Crotty (who is looking likely to return in time from a fractured thumb) and Ngani Laumape.

It’s a tough one for Hansen but he will probably lean towards

Crotty’s consistency and experience.

Loose forward/lock and the Liam Squire situation The Brodie Retallick injury might end up forcing Hansen’s hand in the end.

“Do we take an extra six or do we take an extra lock?” he said.

“Right from day one we’ve had the conundrum of four locks or three.

“If we take Brodie and he’s not ready to play then that’s a big workload on the other three.

“But it’s doable. We get through the South African game and we can play other people I guess.”

Even though Retallick – who dislocated his shoulder against the Springboks last month – is in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup, he’s not going to be dropped.

He’s a top-five player in the world and even if he’s only available for the knockout stages in Japan, it’s probably worth the risk.

There’s likely to be nine spots to fill out of the locks and loosies, with Kieran Read, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane and Matt Todd being the certainties among the loose forwards, while Retallick, Sam Whitelock and Scott Barrett should be on the plane as well.

Especially after last week, Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu – who was one of the best players on the pitch against Australia – looks likely to get the nod and fill that fourth lock spot.

That probably leaves the final loose forward spot to be between Luke Jacobson, Vaea Fifita and the big question mark of Liam Squire.

Hansen left the door wide open for Squire, who has always been a favourite of the All Blacks coach.

His athleticism and ability to play six or eight probably makes him the likely choice if he made himself available.

“We’ve got an understanding,” Hansen said. “If he’s keen then he’ll let me know.”

The big back-rower has been in a self-imposed All Blacks exile after telling coaches that he wasn’t ready for test footy.

He has been suiting up for Tasman and has put together some impressive performances.

If Squire decides to make himself available, then it’ll be a tough call between him and Jacobson (who also has the ability to play six or eight), and Fifita (more of a specialist blindside).

This might be the toughest call Hansen will have to make.

The All Blacks Sevens’ quest for Olympic gold in Tokyo next year has been given a major boost, with four Super Rugby players set to join the 2019/2020 campaign.

New Zealand Rugby announced that Caleb Clarke (Blues), Etene Nanai-Seturo (Chiefs), Salesi Rayasi (Hurricanes) and Scott Gregory (Highlanders) will shift into the All Blacks Sevens campaign with their sights focused on the Tokyo Olympic Games.

With the support of their Super Rugby teams, the players have been given the green light to move into the sevens programme, said NZ Rugby head of high performance Mike Anthony.

“We’re delighted that these players – who have all been in the All Blacks Sevens environment previously – have put up their hand, and want to have a crack at making the Olympic squad.

“We have worked very closely with all the Super clubs to ensure we could support those players who were genuinely keen to be involved in the Olympics. We also wanted to ensure that the Super clubs were not disadvantaged.

“Our first step was to gauge individual player interest, and then All Blacks Sevens management presented to those players before a firm commitment was sought.

“The four players have all previously played for the All Blacks Sevens which speaks volumes to the culture that (coach) Clark Laidlaw and his team have really built within that environment. It’s been a key focus of the management to offer young players world class rugby experience so to have these four put their hand up to return is a great result.”

Clarke, Nanai-Seturo and Rayasi will join the All Blacks Sevens squad after their Mitre 10 Cup commitments at the end of this year while Gregory will assemble with the Highlanders until March 2020.

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Ribery latest signing for Fiorentina AP

Social netball winds up Celtic’s Emma Doyle looks for her support players during Mid Canterbury Netball’s Social finals night at the EA Networks Centre on Friday. It was a good night for the Celtic club, who won two of the three competitions on offer for the season. Celtic Green claimed success in a close-fought final with Hampstead Social A in the Social 1 final, winning 28-26 while Celtic Black were victorious in the Social 2 Final beating Methven 32-16. The third final of the night, the Social Grade was won by Southern Red who held on in a close match against United to win 33-30.

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Big bout for Hooker NZME After knocking out James Vick in the first round of their bout in Texas in July, Kiwi UFC star Dan Hooker demanded to be booked for UFC 243 in Melbourne.

The UFC obliged.

The Herald can confirm ‘the Hangman’ will meet former title contender ‘Raging’ Al Iaquinta at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on October 6, with the fight agreement being signed this week.

“I was going to be there anyway, that’s essentially why I asked to be on the card,” Hooker said.

“I may as well have a fight and get paid while I’m there.”

Hooker (18-8) had targeted a spot on the Melbourne card since it was announced, with the timing of his bout against Vick working well with the October event.

Having been forced out of action for the first half of the year due to a concussion suffered in his knockout loss against then-No. 6 ranked Edson Barboza, Hooker was hoping to remain active through the second half of the year.

Getting through the fight against Vick unscathed, Hooker called out Iaquinta after renowned MMA pundit John Morgan mentioned the American was one of the only ranked

fighters without a bout, and it was enough to catch the attention of the current No. 6 ranked lightweight.

It will be a bounce-back fight for the 32-year-old Iaquinta, who will head to Melbourne on the back of a decision loss to Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone in May. “In terms of his fighting, he’s a tough guy,” Hooker said of Iaquinta.

“I wasn’t expecting to get someone that highly ranked but, hey, that’s exciting.

“It’s a big show, a big opportunity. I guess if you knock people out you get what you want.”

Hooker admitted he was expecting to be matched up with Alexander Hernandez after he beat Francisco Trinaldo in Texas, but Hernandez’s lacklustre performance took a lot of the shine off the appeal of that match up.

“That’s how I thought it would play out, but I kind of watched his fight.

“I was watching on the TV because that was the fight before me, and pretty much nothing at all happened.

“That was his hometown, and to bore his crowd to sleep is an incredible achievement.”

Hooker joins City Kickboxing team-mate Israel Adesanya and fellow Kiwi Luke Jumeau on the Melbourne card.

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

9am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Zumba, 48 Allens Road.

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

SATURDAY 7.30am (sharp) RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Rise and Shine Saturday.

Runners and Walkers, all welcome. Meet at Frontrunner, 28 Moore Street. Visit our facebook page for more details.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open Thursday and Saturday mornings for toy hire. Victoria Street, The Triangle.

10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture

Franck Ribery joined Italian club Fiorentina yesterday, another big signing for a team under new American ownership.

Fiorentina did not announce the length of Ribery’s contract but Italian media reported that the 36-year-old Frenchman signed a two-year deal.

Ribery was a free agent after 12 seasons with Bayern Munich, which included a Champions League title in 2013.

Fiorentina earlier posted footage on its website of Ribery landing in Florence on a private jet to complete his signing.

Kevin-Prince Boateng, who also joined Fiorentina in the offseason, posted a photo on Twitter of him and Ribery in the club colours.

Ribery will be presented at a news conference today. The Stadio Artemio Franchi will be open to fans “to give everyone the chance to welcome the new viola player”.

Fiorentina was bought by cable television businessman Rocco Commisso in June after finishing 16th in Serie A last season, narrowly avoiding relegation.

Commisso, who also owns the New York Cosmos, reportedly paid about 160 million euros.

Fiorentina’s most recent trophy was the Italian Cup 18 years ago.

August 23 & 24, 2019 10am - 4pm HOSPICE MID CANTERBURY OP SHOP. Quality clothing and homewares. Donations welcome. 71 Tancred Street.

10am - 4pm ST JOHN SHOP. Opportunity shop open daily, donations welcome. 129 Tancred Street.

10.30am - 11.30am WALKING NETBALL. $2. EA Networks Centre, River Terrace.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display. Open daily with extended hours on a Saturday and Wednesday.

Ashburton airport, Seafield Rd. 1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome. Ashburton Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed most public holidays.

Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main St, Methven.

10am - 12pm VINTAGE CAR CLUB MUSEUM AND PARTS SHED. Open. Ashburton Vintage Car Club, Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10am - 12pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome. Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed most public holidays.

10.30am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM.

A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display. Open daily with extended hours on a Saturday and Wednesday.

Ashburton airport, Seafield Rd. 1.30pm RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Afternoon meet, Wakanui School Hall.

1.30pm MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. Registrations at 1pm, start time 1.30pm sharp. Fords Road, Tinwald.

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FURTHER NOTICE OF ELECTION AND DECLARATION OF ELECTED CANDIDATES Nomina�ons have now closed for the 2019 triennial local authority elec�ons. Below are details of the confirmed candidates for elec�ons within the Ashburton District Council area.

Where elec�ons are required they will be conducted by postal vo�ng. Vo�ng will open on Friday 20 September 2019 and will close at 12 noon on Saturday 12 October 2019.

Ashburton District Council

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PUBLIC NOTICES EARLY Spring Show, Short Street Studio. Guest artist Claire Forbes and Local members exhibiting.

Monday, Wednesday 10am - 2pm, Weekends 11am 4pm. Continuing for four weeks. Enquiries 3084533

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29x3 Ashburton Guardian Nominations have now closed for the 2019 triennial local authority elections. Listed below are details of the Fri 23 August confirmed-candidates for the Environment Canterbury and Canterbury District Health Board elections.

Where elections are required they will be conducted by postal voting. Voting will open on Friday 20 September 2019 and will close at 12 noon on Saturday 12 October 2019.

Environment Canterbury

(First Past the Post Electoral System) Mayor (1 required) BRAAM BROWN FAVEL TODD

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Ashburton Ward (5 required) BELL Thelma BRAAM Leen CAMERON Carolyn CASTLE-WILSON Rochelle FALLOON John MCKAY Angus PRICE Selwyn RAWLINSON Diane SHAH Ash

The following nomina�ons were also received where the number of nomina�ons did not exceed the available vacancies: Methven Community Board (5 required) HOLMES Kelvin MCALPINE Sonia MCLAUGHLIN Dan SMITH Ron As the number of nomina�ons received did not exceed the number of vacancies, Kelvin HOLMES, Sonia MCALPINE, Dan MCLAUGHLIN and Ron SMITH are elected unopposed.

A by-elec�on to fill the remaining vacancy will be adver�sed a�er the triennial elec�ons have been finalised.

Anthony Morton Electoral Officer – Ashburton District Council PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740 ashburtondc@elec�onz.com 0800 666 928 www.adc.govt.nz

Ashburton Licensing Trust

(First Past the Post Electoral System) Members – Elected at Large (6 required) BREAKWELL Kieran CLOUGH Kerry HARNETT Robert Anthony MALCOLM Mark PATERSON Roger QUINN Chantelle ROBERTSON Chris SHAH Ash (Independent) SILVA Tim (Independent) Anthony Morton Electoral Officer – Ashburton Licensing Trust PO Box 217, Ashburton 7740 ashburtondc@elec�onz.com 0800 666 928 www.ashtrust.co.nz

(First Past the Post Electoral System) Christchurch Central/Ōhoko Constituency (2 required) CHOW Alan HARRIS Evan (Independent Citizens) MARSHALL Nicole (Labour - The People’s Choice) MCMAHON Paul (Labour - The People’s Choice) PHAM Lan (The Common Good Independent) PRICE Felicity (Independent Citizens) WILKE Axel (The Common Good - Independent) Christchurch North East/Ōrei Constituency (2 required) APANUI Tane (Rail and Water) CRANWELL Iaean (The People’s Choice) HUGHEY Jenny (The People’s Choice - Labour) KNIGHT Roy

Christchurch West/Ōpuna Constituency (2 required) CAMPBELL Aaron (Water:Time’s Up) CULLINANE Rod (Independent Citizens) HANDS Megan (Independent) HORN Chrys (The People’s Choice) KINGI-PATTERSON Drucilla Denise PAULING Craig (The People’s Choice) Mid-Canterbury/Ōpakihi Constituency (2 required) LIM Allen (Independent) MACKENZIE Ian SUNCKELL John WALTERS Sarah (Striving for Better)

North Canterbury/Ōpukepuke Constituency (2 required) BYRNES Greg DOWLE Bill EDGE Grant (Independent) Christchurch South/Ōwhanga Constituency (2 required) FAULKNER John (Independent) CLEARWATER Phil (The People’s Choice JACKSON Garry - Labour) MCKAY Claire DANN James Macbeth (The People’s Choice - Labour) South Canterbury/Ōtuhituhi Constituency (2 required) KEOWN Hamish (Independent) DRIVER Phil PLATT Lincoln (Independent MCILRAITH Peter (Independent) Citizens) MCKENZIE Elizabeth (Independent) SOUTHWORTH Vicky (Independent for ROSS Jared (Independent) Positive Change) SCOTT Peter J (Independent) TINDALL Rik (CommunityVoice ULRICH Herstall .NZ independent) Anthony Morton Electoral Officer – Environment Canterbury C/- PO Box 3138, Christchurch 8140 ecan@electionz.com 0800 666 048 www.ecan.govt.nz

Canterbury District Health Board (Single Transferable Voting Electoral System) Members – Elected at Large (7 required) ANDERSON

Blair

(Another Mildgreen Initiative)

KANE

Jo

KEOWN

Aaron

(Independent for Health Outcomes)

BALLANTYNE Peter

(Independent)

BOOTH

Geoff

(Independent)

LYALL

Malcolm

BUCK

Sally

(Independent)

MARSHALL

Naomi

CHU

Catherine

(Independent Citizens)

MORA

Debbie

CRAWFORD

Gray

(Independent - Community Focussed Community Driven)

CRIGHTON

Anna

(Independent)

PATON

Vicki Tahau

(Independent)

Ashburton District Council residents who are not listed on the final electoral roll for these elec�ons can enrol by calling 0800 36 76 56, visi�ng the Electoral Commission website (www.vote.nz) or obtaining enrolment forms at postshops or Ashburton District Council libraries or offices up to 4pm on Friday 11 October 2019.

DAVIDS

Alexandra

(Results Focused)

PHIPPS

Rochelle

(Independent)

DICKERSON

Andrew

(Independent)

READ

Robert

EDIE

John

(Independent)

SALISBURY

Brian

GOUGH

James

(Independent Citizens)

WAKEFIELD

Steve

Ashburton District Council ratepayers who are not listed on the final electoral roll for these elec�ons can obtain enrolment forms at Ashburton District Council office and Public Library up to 4pm on Friday 11 October 2019.

HANSEN

Tubby

(Electronic Schizophrenia)

WAKEMAN

Peter

Enrolment and Special Vo�ng Arrangements

Special vo�ng facili�es for the above elec�ons will be available at the Ashburton District Council Office, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton during normal office hours between Friday 20 September and Friday 11 October 2019 and from 9am to 12 noon on Saturday 12 October 2019.

(Independent) (STOP Trashing Our Planet)

Anthony Morton Electoral Officer – Canterbury DHB C/- PO Box 3138, Christchurch 8140 cdhb@electionz.com 0800 666 048 www.cdhb.health.nz

Enrolment and Special Voting Arrangements

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Ratepayers within the area of these elections who are not listed on the final electoral rolls for these elections can obtain enrolment forms at the city or district council offices they pay rates to up to 4pm on Friday 11 October 2019.

Special voting arrangements will be available as separately advertised at city or district council offices within the area of these elections during normal office hours between Friday 20 September and Friday 11 October 2019 and from 9am to 12 noon on Saturday 12 October 2019. Please check with your local city or district council for special voting arrangements in your area.

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What’s on 36 Ashburton Guardian Every day Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 160 Main Street, Methven NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories.

10am

Every Saturday The Ashburton Toy Library

106 Victoria Street, in the Triangle Open for toy exchange.

9.30am - 12.30pm Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future.

10am - 3pm

Every Sunday to Friday Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport, Seafield Rd A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future.

1pm - 3pm

Every Wednesday Ashburton open coffee mornings

August 24 Ashburton Farmers’ Market Ashburton Car Park Corner West and Havelock Streets The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality food market that promotes direct sales from producer to customer.

10am - 1pm Solitude Ashburton Trust Event Centre This beautiful, touching true story is about Annie Chaffey’s love, loneliness, loss and laughter.

New Zealand musician Mark Manson has collaborated with Martine to provide a unique recorded soundscape for the production.

7pm

August 24 to September 22 Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition Ashburton Art Gallery Gathering Of Stitches.

A display of embroideries achieved by members of the guild over the past two years, either free choice of work or from tutored workshops.

Thu - Tue, 10am - 4pm Wed, 10am - 7pm

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Friday, August 23, 2019 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 gallery to get creative and explore themes in art.

A great space for children to learn and interact with each other. Children of all ages welcome. Adult supervision is required for young children.

Donations appreciated.

3 - 4.30pm Mid Canterbury Line Dancers Tinwald Hall, Graham Street Learn to line dance (7pm), beginners/intermediate (8pm-9pm). Instructor Annette phone 307 7138 a/h.

7pm - 9pm

August 31 Li’i Alaimoana Seriousli’i?

The Blue Pub, 1 Barkers Road, Methven Wellington comedian and Billy T Nominee Li’i Alaimoana is bringing his sell-out New Zealand International Comedy Festival show Seriousli’i? To Sammys at The Blue Pub in Methven!

Warnings: R18, contains coarse language and adult content.

8pm - 9.30pm

September 2 Welcome to the new concept of Speed networking Ashburton MSA This is an opportunity to make a large number of individuals aware of your particular programme or service that are available in our district.

There will be available tea and coffee and the bar will be opened and snacks available at a cost.

Limited to first 60 people.

Open to community Workers in our Community.

Phone Mary on 308 1395 Ext 225 to make a booking.

11am - 12.30pm

August 30

September 6

Daffodil Day The Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day symbolises hope for one in three New Zealanders affected by cancer.

Watch out for the street collectors around your town and be generous.

Hotel Ashburton You will have the opportunity to embark on a remarkable journey of learning with me.

I will help you to navigate through the deep waters of

Loss, Grief and Healing Seminar with Sue

Every second Friday of the month In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity.

Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. These are social sessions which encourage you to connect with others through creativity. Be inspired to learn a new creative pastime. Sessions are free and all are welcome to attend.

The gallery will supply basic colouring-in sheets and materials, along with tea and coffee. Those attending are encouraged to bring along their own materials and projects.

10.30am - 12 noon

Every last Sunday of the month Nor’Westers Musos’ Club Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Ashburton Monthly open mic afternoon.

All the gear set up, just bring your talent, all welcome, any style of music.

2pm - 6pm loss and grief, helping you to break down the patterns of fear which have prevented you from reaching your highest self.

7pm - 10pm

September 7 Corona Presents Mako Road The Blue Pub, Methven Corona are proud to present Christchurch indie-pop-rockers Mako Road on a run of free shows across New Zealand this winter. This run of five shows will showcase one of the country’s fastest growing live acts in some of NZ’s most beautiful locations.

6pm - 9pm The AC/DC Story Rockumentary

Environment Canterbury Meetings

August 29

Council Environment Canterbury, 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch 11am

Regulation Hearing Committee The Regulation Hearing Committee is scheduled to meet weekly.

8.30am

To confirm venue and start times for these meetings please check online at the link described below or contact: Customer Services on (03) 353 9007 (calling from Christchurch) or calling from any other areas: 0800 324 636 (0800 EC INFO) Agendas will be available online at http://www.ecan.govt.nz/meetings at least two days prior to each meeting.

Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings, and copies of the agenda will be made available at the meetings.

Bill Bayfield CHIEF EXECUTIVE Please contact Environment Canterbury with any queries: 0800 324 636 Equipment will be provided by participating clubs.

1pm

September 21

September 14

Mt Hutt Ski Area Mt Hutt’s Peak to Pub is not just for the hard core, this race is achievable for anyone who is interested in challenging themselves physically and mentally.

From New Zealand’s top multi sporters to enthusiastic amateurs seeking fun and personal triumph everyone is sure to have a blast.

With a great atmosphere at the Blue Pub the finish is a great opportunity to catch up with friends and family and share your experience on the day, from the Summit of Mt Hutt at 2086m to the comfort of the Blue Pub in Methven at 300m.

1pm

Hakatere Presbyterian Parish – Church Fair (formerly St Paul’s Church) 65 Oxford Street Cakes and produce, plants, sausage sizzle, devonshire teas, garage sale/white elephant, lucky number raffles, hand crafted greeting cards, mystery bottles, children’s stall, face painting, bouncy castle.

9am - 11pm Taking the Piste Comedy Night The Blue Pub, Methven Pop Up Comedy presents Taking the Piste Comedy Night! The last one for winter!

7.30pm - 9.30pm

The Powerade Peak 2 pub race

70 Oak Grove, Ashburton Tennis clubs across the Canterbury region including Mid Canterbury Tennis are opening their doors and serving up a fun, FREE event for people of all ages.

The event is for anyone, young or old, who would like to try out – or get back into – tennis.

If you would like to see your upcoming event listed here, please contact Sonia - email sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz

Bite Nite 3.0 Ashburton Trust Event Centre Ashburton Youth Council is spreading the word about Bite Nite 3.0!

Entry is a gold coin donation.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

5pm - 8pm

September 27 Red Nose Day Raising money to help Cure Kids fund vital child health research.

For a $3 donation, get your red nose from Briscoes or Colombus Coffee in Ashburton.

Boulevard Day

The Kugels Ashburton Trust Event Centre Klezmer music with The Kugels – wild, spirited and haunting.

Three top musicians and a celebrated composer have joined together in their love of klezmer, the feisty 19th century folk music of the Jewish people.

Open Hat Book: No prebooking.

5pm

September 28

Ashburton - East Street The day features over 100 stallholders bursting with gift ideas, plants and crafts along with our local retailers who enjoy putting stalls out and meeting you all.

Get your shopping under way while enjoying the live entertainment from WISHLISTT. Fun for all ages. Free to attend.

James Reid Songbook Tour – From the Feelers to Solo The Blue Pub, Methven James Reid – the man behind some of New Zealand’s most beloved songs – announces a nationwide solo tour of 14 intimate venues across Aotearoa.

Full details at JamesReid.co.nz 8pm

www.ateventcentre.co.nz Solitude

Dame Malvina Major

– Arts On Tour In 1913 Annie enters the remote mountains of Kahurangi National Park to live a hidden life. Forty years in exile this true story is full of love, loneliness and laughter.

– Youth Institute of Ashburton Watch some of Mid Canterbury’s finest emerging artists showcase their talents alongside Dame Malvina’s Foundation Members.

Funds raised will support the Youth Institute and the Dame Malvina Foundation.

September 7 - 8 Love Tennis Mid Canterbury

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September 23

September 15

Ashburton Trust Event Centre The AC/DC Story is a 3-hour concert and biography of the world’s greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll band AC/DC. It is important to recognise The AC/DC Story is not a tribute band but a full theatre production and has been described as “Like watching a LIVE movie documentary”.

7.30pm

This event is on rain, hail, snow or sunshine and in 40 years we have experienced all and still stallholders and people flock to enjoy.

9am - 3.30pm

Open Hat Night

AUGUST

Sat, 7pm

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NOW OPEN HAT NIGHT

Growing Great Families

03 307 2010

SEPTEMBER

Sat, 7.30pm

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Nathan Wallis

with John Cowan John Cowan who features on Good Morning and Newstalk ZB will help you learn how to build your family like the way you build a house. With foundations of love and values, walls of boundaries and discipline along with a roof to keep it all together.

All tickets $7*

AUGUST

Sat, 7.30pm

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Change Your Brain – Change Your Life The Rotary Club of Ashburton brings you this opportunity to hear Nathan Wallis speak. Nathan will guide you through brain development that happens across childhood which is a lot longer than you think and will help you make parenting easier.

Tickets $39*

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OCTOBER

Thu, 7.30pm

10

211A WILLS ST, ASHBURTON, 7700

Affordable Theatre made easy. Pay what you believe the show was worth following the show

* Fees apply

Puzzles www.guardianonline.co.nz Puzzles and horoscopes

Cryptic crossword

Friday, August 23, 2019

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): There’s a secret in your eyes.

Refusing to tell makes you all the more attractive. Anyway, you’re not here for their entertainment, nor do you owe them anything.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’re not trying to be different from the rest, but you are different.

Everyone is in one way or another. It’s knowing how you’re different that will help you stand out in a good way when you’re ready.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): There’s hardly anything you could do that’s more attractive than giving out good vibes and expecting nothing in return. Today, you’ll do this 10 times and be 10 times more charismatic.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Don’t worry so much about your flaws. Everyone has them. And besides, they are usually entwined with your most interesting talents. Most flaws are just assets run amuck.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): There are potential clients and customers around, but, of course, you feel funny about talking yourself up. Put thought into this. Come up with a soft sell that will have them curious and asking you questions.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You have what the other person needs, but don’t offer it too freely.

Easy things get devalued. You don’t have to turn it into a game, but it wouldn’t hurt to make a dance out of it.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Ego can be a rigid thing, building up a facade so as to appear in a particular way. But no one is one way. There are many possible versions of the other person and there are many possible versions of you.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Solitary endeavours bring out one side of you and challenges involving other people bring out another. Both can be surprising. Sometimes, you’re amazed at what you learn about yourself – like today...

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Self-control is needed to amass any kind of good result. But in the end, that self-control will be the best thing you’ve amassed. Building this muscle allows you to build much more.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Your fortunes will depend on how well you exercise selfcontrol. You will understand what you need to do to get a hold of your financial picture.

Success depends on follow-through.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): People do unpredictable things in fear. Avoid this by being a safe person who wants the best for others. As you charm and disarm, you’ll become immune to the trouble caused by fear.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): When you don’t know what you’re going to do, at least you know what you’re not going to do. You can start there.

In fact, make a list – a negative manifesto.

There will be brilliance in that.

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ARPS, John Christian – Please note all late death Peacefully at home in notices or notices sent Ashburton, on August 22, outside ordinary office 2019, aged 71 years. Dearly loved partner of Jean hours must be emailed to: McTague, loved father and deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. father-in-law of Tania, Sheldon and Lorayne, the To place a notice during late Nina, and Damon Molloy, office hours please contact and Demanda and Regan us on 03 307 7900 for more Clucas. Much loved Grandad information. of Tristan, Connor, Kavana, Any queries please Josiah, the late Jake, Jimi: contact 0800 Rory: Sophie, Zoe, and ASHBURTON Brodie, and Great Grandad to (0800-274-287) Ema, Tanika, and Amelia, and a good friend of Vicky and Nia Paul and family.

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Canterbury owned, locally operated

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TOMORROW Becoming fine. Light westerlies, turning northeast for a time in the afternoon.

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Partly cloudy, rain developing later. Winds changing strong southwesterly early, then easing.

TUESDAY Remaining rain clearing and becoming fine.

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A broad trough of low pressure is crossing the country, from the Tasman Sea. The low pressure system moves away to the east of the North Island tomorrow, followed by a narrow ridge. Another low is expected to move onto the lower South Island from the west on Sunday.

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2pm The Titan Games 3 0 3pm Vet On The Hill 3 4pm Entertainment Tonight 4:30 NewsHub Live At 4:30pm Susie Nordqvist presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.

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7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Magic Makes You Laugh 7:30 MasterChef Australia 0 Out Loud PGR 0 8:40 A Place To Call Home PGR Jack and Carolyn’s marriage is 8:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown AO 0 under threat as Delia hovers 9:35 Michael McIntyre’s Big dangerously, but can she strike? 0 Show 3 0 9:45 Coronation Street PGR 0 10:50 Two And A Half Men AO 3 10:45 1 News Tonight 0 0

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6:05 My Blind Brother 16LSC 2016 Comedy. Adam Scott, Jenny Slate. 7:30 The New Romantic MLS 2018 Comedy.

Jessica Barden, Hayley Law. 8:50 The Competition MLS 2017 Romantic Comedy.

Thora Birch, Chris Klein.

Magic Makes You Laugh Out Loud, 7:30pm on TVNZ 2 10:30 Boundaries MLSC 2018 Comedy.

Christopher Plummer, SKY 5 Vera Famiga. 12:15 The 6am Jeopardy! PG Girl In The Spider’s Web 6:25 Wheel Of Fortune 16VC 2018 Action. Claire Foy, PG 6:50 The Simpsons PG Sverrir Gudnason. 2:10 The 7:15 The Carbonaro Effect New Romantic MLS 2018 PG 7:40 The Carbonaro Comedy. Jessica Barden, Effect PG 8:05 The Force Hayley Law. 3:30 The MC 8:30 Ice Road Truckers PG 9:15 Lizard Lick Towing PG Neighbourhood Nightmare 9:40 Charmed M 10:25 SVU MVC 2018 Thriller.

MV 11:10 The Carbonaro Julie McNiven, Trevor Donovan.

Effect PG 11:35 The Carbonaro 5pm Humour Me MLSC 2018 Effect PG Noon Jeopardy!

Comedy. Jemaine Clement, PG 12:25 Wheel Of Fortune Elliott Gould. 6:35 Action PG 12:50 Hawaii Five-0 16V Point 16VLSC 2018 1:40 NCIS – Los Angeles Comedy. Johnny Knoxville.

MV 2:25 Charmed M 8pm Sicario – Day Of The 3:10 The Carbonaro Effect PG 3:35 The Carbonaro Effect Soldado 16VLSC 2018 Action.

PG 4pm The Simpsons PG When cartels begin trafficking 4:30 Jeopardy! PG 5pm Wheel terrorists across the US border, Of Fortune PG 5:30 Lizard a federal agent reunites with Lick Towing PG 6pm Ice his Mexican former ally to fight Road Truckers PG 7pm The the drug war. Benicio Del Toro, Force MC 7:30 Charmed M 8:30 Salvation MV 9:30 Grimm Josh Brolin.

10:05 A Swingers’ Weekend MV 10:30 SVU MV 11:20 Ice Road Truckers PG 16LSC 2017 Comedy.

11:35 The Guernsey Saturday 12:05 The Carbonaro Effect PG Literary And Potato-Peel 12:30 The Carbonaro Effect Pie Society MC 2018 Drama.

PG 12:55 Wheel Of Fortune PG Saturday 1:35 Action 1:20 Jeopardy! PG 1:40 The Point 16VLSC 2018 Comedy.

Force MC 2:05 Grimm MV 3am The Neighbourhood 2:50 Salvation MV 3:40 SVU Nightmare MVC 2018 Thriller.

MV 4:25 Lizard Lick Towing PG 4:50 Charmed M 5:35 The 4:30 A Swingers’ Weekend 16LSC 2017 Comedy.

Simpsons PG

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6:30 Waiata Mai 3 6:40 Pukoro 2 7:10 Tamariki Haka 7:20 E Kori 7:25 E Ki E Ki 7:30 He Rourou 3 7:40 Darwin + Newts 3 7:50 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 8am Pukana 3 2 8:50 Paia 3 9am Te Ao – Maori News 3 9:30 Hangi Pit Masters 3 10am Tangaroa With Pio 3 10:30 Sidewalk Karaoke PGR 3 11am Nga Tangata Taumata Rau 3 Noon Matau PGR 3 12:30 The Laughing Samoans 1pm Behind The Brush 3 1:30 What’s Up With The Tumoanas? PGR 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Waiata Mai 3 3:10 Pukoro 2 3:40 Tamariki Haka 3 3:50 E Kori 3 3:55 E Ki E Ki 4pm He Rourou 3 4:10 Darwin + Newts 3 4:20 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 4:30 Patapatai 5pm Waka Ama Sprints 5:30 Senior Kapa Haka Regionals 3 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 6:30 Te Ao – Maori News

6am Travel Man – 48 Hours In 6:30 Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure 7:30 Jelly Jamm 8am Into The Wild – India 9am Brent Owens – Extreme, Authentic, And Unwrapped 9:30 Vintage Hunter 11:30 American Pickers 12:30 The Great Interior Design Challenge 1:30 Discovering…

Tina Turner 2:30 Jade Fever 3:30 The Secret Lives Of Owls Series looking at owl family life, to show why owls are some of Britain’s best-loved wildlife.

4:30 James Martin’s Great British Adventure 5:30 Mysteries At The Museum 6:30 American Pickers

7pm Whanau Living 3 7:30 F Toa Hunter Gatherer PGR 3 8pm Family Rules PGR 3 8:30 M Dope AO 2015 Comedy. A geek and his friends usually keep their heads down and stay out of a trouble, but a chance encounter with a drug dealer changes all that.

10:30 Te Ao – Maori News 3 11pm Senior Kapa Haka 11:30 The Late Show With Regionals 3 Stephen Colbert PGR The best of Stephen Colbert’s satire and comedy, Te Iti Kahurangi – Tainui.

11:30 Closedown discussing politics, entertainment, business, and more.

12:30 Closedown

7:30 Restoration Man Thirty years after starting to restore a Georgian gazebo tower on top of Pembroke’s medieval city walls, retired businessman Bruce Woodall finally takes on the challenge of finishing it.

8:30 Escape To The Chateau – DIY 9:30 Big Dreams Small Spaces 10:30 American Pickers

6am Codename – Kids Next Door 3 0 6:25 Batman – Brave And The Bold 3 0 6:50 Duck Dodgers 3 0 7:15 Kid v Kat 3 7:40 Danny Phantom 3 8:05 Ben 10 – Omniverse 0 8:30 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky And Dawn 3 8:55 The Moe Show 3 0 9:20 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:50 The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Antiques Roadshow 3 0 12:40 Ed PGR 3 1:35 Just Shoot Me PGR 3 0 2:05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 3pm Judge Judy PGR 3:30 Jeopardy 4pm The Chase Australia 0 5pm Everybody Loves Raymond 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm NZ Press Box 6:30 Kiwi League Show 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 L Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Wellington v Canterbury.

From Westpac Stadium, Wellington.

9:30 Raw PGR The latest WWE action.

10:30 SmackDown PGR

MOVIES GREATS 6:40 Nothing But Trailers M 7:10 The Sixth Sense MV 1999 Thriller. Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette. 8:55 After Earth MV 2013 Sci-fi.

Will Smith, Jaden Smith.

10:35 Immortals 16V 2011 Action. Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke. 12:25 Johnny English Reborn PGVL 2011 Comedy. Rowan Atkinson.

2:05 Adoration MLS 2013 Drama. Robin Wright, Naomi Watts. 3:55 The World’s End MVLS 2013 Comedy. Simon Pegg, Nick Frost. 5:45 SpiderMan 3 MV 2007 Action.

Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst.

8pm Life Of Pi PGC 2006 Drama. After a disaster at sea, a young man is marooned on a lifeboat he must share with the ship’s only other survivor, a Bengal tiger with whom he makes an unexpected connection. Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan.

10:10 The Wolverine MVL 2013 Action. Hugh Jackman, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tao Okamoto.

SKY SPORT 1 6am Grassroots Rugby 7am First XV Rugby Revision 7:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (RPL) Hawke’s Bay v Otago.

9:30 Kick-Off 10am Rugby – Bledisloe Cup (RPL) All Blacks v Australia.

Noon Rugby – Women’s International (RPL) Black Ferns v Australia.

2pm Rugby – The Championship (HLS) South Africa v Argentina.

2:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Hawke’s Bay v Otago.

3pm Kick-Off 3:30 Grassroots Rugby 4:30 First XV Rugby Revision 5pm Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (RPL) Hawke’s Bay v Otago.

7pm Kick-Off 7:30 L Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Wellington v Canterbury.

From Westpac Stadium, Wellington.

9:30 Grassroots Rugby 10:30 First XV Rugby Revision 11pm Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Hawke’s Bay v Otago.

11:30 Kick-Off

11:30 Mysteries At The Museum 12:30 Travel Man – 48 Hours In 1am James Martin’s Great British Adventure 2am Wild Things With Dominic Monaghan 3am The Secret Lives Of Owls 4am Escape To The Chateau – DIY 5am Mysteries At The Museum

SKY SPORT 2 9am Cricket – Sri Lanka v Blackcaps (HLS) Second Test – Day One. 10am Cricket – The Ashes (HLS) England v Australia – Third Test, Day One. 11am Cricket – Sri Lanka v Blackcaps (RPL) Second Test – Day One, Last Two hours.

1:15 Cricket – West Indies v India (HLS) First Test – Day One. 2:15 Cricket – The Ashes (HLS) England v Australia – Third Test, Day One. 3:15 Cricket – Sri Lanka v Blackcaps (HLS) Second Test – Day One. 4:15 L Cricket – Sri Lanka v Blackcaps Second Test – Day Two, Morning Session.

From Galle International Stadium.

6:35 Cricket – T20 Blast (HLS) Sussex Sharks v Essex Eagles.

7:05 L Cricket – Sri Lanka v Blackcaps Second Test – Day Two, Afternoon Session.

From Galle International Stadium.

Saturday

12:20 Cricket – West Indies v India (HLS) First Test – Day Saturday Saturday One. 1:20 L Cricket 12:15 Hitchcock M Midnight Rugby – Mitre – West Indies v India First 2012 Biography Drama.

10 Cup (RPL) Wellington v Test – Day Two, Morning Anthony Hopkins, Canterbury.

Session. From Sir Vivian Helen Mirren, 2am Grassroots Rugby Richards Stadium, Antigua.

Scarlett Johansson, 3am First XV Rugby Revision 3:35 Cricket – T20 Blast (HLS) Toni Collette. 1:55 The 3:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Sussex Sharks v Essex Eagles.

Omen 16VL 2006 Horror.

(HLS) Hawke’s Bay v Otago.

4:05 L Cricket – West Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles.

4am Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Indies v India First Test – Day 3:45 The World’s End MVLS (HLS) Wellington v Canterbury. Two, Afternoon Session.

2013 Comedy. 5:35 People From Sir Vivian Richards Interview – Hugh Grant 2017 4:30 Kick-Off Stadium, Antigua.

Featurette.

5am Grassroots Rugby

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

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DISCOVERY 6:35 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Ford Galaxie 1/2 – Bikini Contest.

7:30 World’s Deadliest Drivers PG 7:55 World’s Deadliest Drivers PG 8:20 Aussie Lobster Men PG Money Fish. 10am How It’s Made PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 11:40 Web Of Lies M Love You to Death.

12:30 Murder Comes To Town M The Night Stalker Attacks. 1:20 Killer Instinct With Chris Hansen M Shots in the Heartland. 2:10 World’s Deadliest Drivers PG 2:35 World’s Deadliest Drivers PG 3pm Alaskan Bush People PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG 4:45 Gold Rush – White Water PG McKinley, We Have a Problem.

5:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 6:35 Outback Opal Hunters PG 7:30 Aussie Lobster Men PG Money Fish.

8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Railroad Australia PG 10:15 BattleBots PG I’m Here to Kick Some Bot. 11:05 Naked And Afraid M 11:55 How It’s Made PG

Saturday

12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 World’s Deadliest Drivers PG 1:10 World’s Deadliest Drivers PG 1:35 Gold Rush PG 2:25 Bering Sea Gold PG 3:15 Alaskan Bush People PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 Naked And Afraid M 5:45 Gold Rush PG

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Finals await in Timaru

By Erin Tasker

erin.t@theguardian.co.nz

A year after losing to Cambridge in their respective hockey finals, two Mid Canterbury club sides will get a chance at revenge tomorrow.

Hockey South Canterbury’s finals day tomorrow will bring a busy season of club hockey in Mid and South Canterbury to an end, with the senior women’s and men’s finals the day’s feature matches.

The women’s final between Hampstead and Cambridge is set to hit the turf first, followed by the men’s final between Wakanui and Cambridge.

Hampstead and Wakanui are Mid Canterbury’s sole teams in the combined senior competition this season, and both have to head into the season-ending matches as the favourites, having sealed their places in the final two weeks ago with wins in the major semi-finals, sending the losing sides to the second chance semi.

But, both Wakanui and Hamptead know all too well that anything is possible on finals day.

Last season, the same two Mid Canterbury teams headed south with confidence, but both came home with losses to their names.

So they’ll be taking nothing for granted tomorrow.

Last year the women’s final went the way of Cambridge 1-0, while Wakanui led the men’s final most of the way, before Cambridge came roaring back to force a deciding penalty shoot-out.

Cambridge – a side that had had to battle to even make the final last year – then won that penalty shootout 5-3.

And while they again had to fight their way into the final from third, they’ll be no slouches on the turf tomorrow.

In the Mid/South Canterbury senior hockey competitions, the most sought after trophies went to the team who finished on top at the end of the round robin.

For the women this year, Hampstead and Cambridge finished all square at the top, while Northern Hearts finished on top for the men.

But Northern Hearts then failed to even make the final, beaten by Wakanui in the major semi-final and then losing to Cambridge in the second chance semi.

For the women, Cambridge lost their semi-final to Hampstead but then won their second chance semi against Timaru Girls’ High School 3-1.

Tomorrow’s women’s final will hit the turf at 3pm, followed by the men’s final at 4.40pm.

With memories of last year’s heartbreaking end to the knockout stage fresh in their minds, Hampstead and Wakanui head to Timaru determined that history will not repeat.

Ready to take their teams into battle tomorrow are Wakanui’s Sam Harrison and Hampstead’s Hannah Mowat.

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