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Ashburton WasteBusters gaining the Ashburton District’s waste management and resource recovery contract would bring the risk of financial loss to ratepayers, says the group’s founder.

Sheryl Stivens, who established the community group in 1993 but left it five years ago, said yesterday she was concerned about the pitch it made last week to win back the contract.

Mrs Stivens said today’s global markets for recyclable materials were volatile. Whichever organisation was suc-

cessful in tendering for the contract carried the risk of operating at a loss, and she doubted the ability of WasteBusters to carry such a risk.

“It would be a local community group to carry a community the size of Ashburton through the market highs and lows,” Mrs Stivens said.

However, WasteBusters joint manager Tony Dawson said last night there was no risk to ratepayers.

“Because the contractor, whoever it may be, is being paid to process recyclables, what we are proposing is a partnership where we return 30 per

cent of our profits to council whatever they may be,” Mr Dawson said.

WasteBusters last week made a pitch to councillors in a bid to win back the district waste management and resource recovery contract it lost five years ago to Mastagard. The contract ends in June and Envirowaste, which bought Mastagard, has asked for a roll-over to 2017.

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Bookies predict end of One Direction Beloved boyband One Direction are teetering on the brink of a split following Zayn Malik’s tour drama, according to a leading bookmaker. The band has been thrown into turmoil and left to complete the Asian leg of its current world tour as a fourpiece after Malik was signed off with stress and returned to London. The development came after Malik denied allegations he had cheated on his pop star girlfriend, Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards, while in Thailand, and it has left the future of the band uncertain.

Bosses at leading bookmaker Paddy Power are now predicting the end is in sight for both One Direction and Malik’s relationship, slashing odds the band will break up to just 3/1.

They are offering odds of 5/4 that Malik and Edwards will call off their engagement, 10/11 that Malik will leave the band, and 4/5 that One Direction will carry on without him.

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Publicity stunt a winner What could be better than a sunny Saturday in the park?

How about a broken down ice cream truck giving away its loot before it melts? In a stunt by Tip Top ice cream, 1500 free ice creams were given away in 90 minutes on Grey Lynn’s Williamson Avenue on Saturday. “OH NO! Our truck has broken down in Grey Lynn. Come get a free Chocolate and Salted Caramel Trumpet before they melt,” the company said on Twitter. Williamson Avenue resident Anthea Baker said her children went out a few times to collect ice cream. “We’ve now got a few in the freezer,” she said. “The ice cream truck had broken down and of course they couldn’t keep the ice cream frozen so they were very kindly giving them out to everyone in the neighbourhood and people who were in the park. There were a lot of happy children and a lot of happy adults, too.” Tip Top spokeswoman Minna Reinikkala confirmed that the truck hadn’t actually broken down and it had been a publicity stunt to draw attention to its new products. “We wanted to do a bit of a creative marketing campaign leveraging our social media followers. So rather than giving people a little spoonful of ice cream in the supermarket we thought ‘what would happen if a truck broke down? Could we get people to come down and try our new ice cream?’ “And it seemed to work a treat,” she said.

Lucky person $2m richer One lucky person is $2 million richer after winning Lotto Fist Division on Saturday night. The punter purchased their winning Lotto ticket from Pak’n Save in Papamoa, Lotto NZ said. Another lucky person has walked away a winner after Strike Four was also won. The winning Strike ticket was worth $368,914 and was sold at Grey Lynn Stationers in Auckland.

No-one won Powerball and it has jackpotted to $9 million.

Meanwhile, a player from Waihi won $175,000 on the Winning Wheel on Saturday night’s live Lotto draw. Lotto NZ said the player who won this week’s Winning Wheel ticket purchased their ticket from Waterloo Lotto and Giftshop in Lower Hutt.

Magnum PI home sold to Obama’s friend A sprawling beachfront home used in the filming of the 1980s television show Magnum PI has sold for $US8.7 million ($A11.41 million) to a close friend of President Barack Obama. A lawyer for Marty Nesbitt said his client bought the property. The three-acre property is in Waimanalo, next to the town of Kailua in Hawaii where the Obama family has spent the winter holidays in recent years. Tom Selleck’s character lived in the house on Magnum PI. It was known as “Robin’s Nest” on the show. Nesbitt is a Chicago businessman who served as treasurer for Obama’s first presidential run. He is the chairman of the Barack Obama Foundation, which will build the president’s future library.

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Hemp oil ‘benefits’ probed A popular fast food chain is in the gun after promising its hemp smoothies deliver a “potently healthy” hit. Habitual Fix uses slogans such as, “Man, that’s some strong stuff ”, “Just ask your dealer” and “Don’t panic, we also do munchies” to promote the smoothies - but it’s not the drug references that have landed the company in trouble. Instore advertising claims the health benefits of hemp oil include increased energy and metabolism, improved cardiovascular health, better immunity, eased arthritis and lowered blood pressure.

The hemp oil is blended with cucumber, mint, yoghurt and apple juice to make the $7.50 smoothies, that are served in a plastic cup with a cannabis leaf on the front. The Ministry for Primary Industries confirmed it was aware of the health claims and was investigating. Unsubstantiated health claims are prohibited on food in New Zealand.

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■ METHVEN A&P SHOW

Methven turns on top 101st show

By SuSan SandyS

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The 100th Methven Show was always going to be a tough act to follow, but this year’s show committee pulled it off, says president Chris Pannett.

Mr Pannett was yesterday buzzing after a fantastic 101st Methven show, held on Saturday. It was a bright and sunny day, over 3000 people attended and provisional gate takings totalled about $20,000. And after last year’s mega 100th show when $30,000 was taken, that represented a pretty good effort, he said.

A highlight was the gift calf auction where about $20,000 was raised, about $7000 of which went to charity, the beneficiaries being Methven House and the Methven Historical Society. A Mount Hutt College scholarship will also be awarded from the proceeds at this year’s school prizegiving.

Other highlights included the challenging spectator sports of steer and sheep riding held at the end of the day, the grand parade, lolly scramble, the new attractions of archery

and Segway riding, a Young Farmers’ regional fencing competition, and an 80-year-old eel.

The latter was sourced from an Ellesmere eeler and was among a number of the slippery creatures on display in the animal tent.

The eel, over one-metre long, was returned to the wild following the show.

“It was a great show for the kids, there was lots of things on for them,” Mr Pannett said.

There were about 30 trade displays in the trade area, and about 60 stalls in the art and craft area. In the wood chopping, it had been good to see former national champion Adam Lowe turn up on the day to bring some stiff competition.

The annual after-show function in the president’s tent attracted about 85 committee members, their partners and guests.

“The committee is in extremely good heart and we are almost going to have a waiting list for committee members,” Mr Pannett said.

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Five-year-old Tommy Mears-Hay and Mitty Mears-Hay take stock of the competition during horse events at the Methven A&P Show on Saturday.

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Hometown visit brings reward

By SuSan SandyS

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Charles McCormick was well rewarded at the Methven show after coming all the way from London.

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Londoner Charles McCormick comes all the way back to his hometown of Mayfield each year to compete in the Mayfield A&P Show.

This year for the first time he decided to also compete in the Methven show, and he was well paid for his efforts, taking out the top Supreme Premier Home Industries Pavilion award.

The 25-year-old put in over 20 entries in floral art, baking, art and cut flowers.

He either won or was placed in most classes, but was particularly successful in floral art, where

his three entries in the categories of Crisp and Spicy, Crystal Clear and Rise and Shine came first.

The supreme premier award was given for his take on Crisp and Spicy, where he used chillies, apples and anthriums arranged on a hanging metal-banded sphere.

Crystal Clear was comprised of white lilies in a crystal bowl reflecting into a mirror, while Rise and Shine was an arrangement of green garden hosing and sunflowers.

Mr McCormick has been entering the Mayfield show ever since he was five years old.

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His grandmother had helped teach him gardening and floral art, and he had been able to expand his knowledge with the guidance of other exhibitors as well as florists and gardeners he knew.

“It just grew from there and I have created my own style,” Mr McCormick said.

He visited for several weeks each year around show time, and decided to enter the Methven show this year as he loved the experience of showing.

“I feel like it’s important to support the local shows to keep them running,” Mr McCormick said.

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■ MID CANTERBURY TOURISM

In brief

Selling farming to tourists

By Stu Oldham

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A potentially significant agricultural attraction is being considered by Mid Canterbury tourism bosses as the district prepares for exponential growth in Asian tourism.

A single-site Agridome-style attraction is tipped as a natural fit for a district already attracting tourists to farm stays and “authentic” rural communities.

It has also been called an opportunity Mid Canterbury must work fast to consider – because other farming regions will want to capitalise on agricultural tourism.

Grow Mid Canterbury chief executive Nigel Birt yesterday confirmed the agency will pursue a strategy to boost agricultural tourism in the best farming region in New Zealand.

The many Mid Canterbury farms that already delivered on-farm experiences would be an important part of the overall strat-

egy to encourage more agri-tourism, Mr Birt said.

Alongside that, the agency was working on a strategy for farming tourism that could lead to a feasibility study into a largescale, authentic experience for the growing short-stay market.

The attraction could be similar to Agridome, the well-known tourist attraction in Rotorua which offers farm experiences, farming shows and a museum.

That Agridome is on 160 hectares and also includes a working sheep and cattle farm with 1200 sheep and 120 beef cattle.

A similar experience in Mid Canterbury would cater to south or north-bound visitors who stay in Ashburton for a night and who wanted an experience during their stay, Mr Birt said.

The idea would be pitched to commercial operators but further work will determine whether it might get help from the government’s Tourism Growth Partnership fund.

Mr Birt said the time was right to consider how such an attraction might benefit tourism in the district.

“When you look at the advantages we have, the agricultural sector that we have and the fact expanding markets including China want that authentic rural experience, then it is a real no-brainer that we should look at this. Because you can bet your bottom dollar that other regions will see if they can do the same thing.”

The agency’s push comes as the region prepares for Asian tourism growth on the back of predictions of significant new interest from China.

Mr Birt said forward bookings and more direct flights from the region suggested there will be significant “exponential” growth into 2018.

Even this year, the number of Chinese tourists to New Zealand was expected to outstrip the number of travellers here for the Cricket World Cup.

ATC holds recruiting drive The Number 24 (Ashburton) Squadron of the Air Training Corps will sign up at least one new member after holding an inaugural recruitment weekend.

Unit commandor Luke Sutton said just two new potential recruits attended the weekend, where squadron members gave an introduction to aviation, and displayed a wide range of skills including in first aid and team activities.

“It would have been nice to have a few more,” Mr Sutton said, however it had not been a waste of time. One of the visitors was planning on joining the squadron and the other was planning to come along to the group’s regular meeting tonight.

Police are investigating a car fire attended by the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade at 4.12am on Saturday. Firefighters responded to the blaze in a car which had been parked outside residences on Allens Road. Chief Alan Burgess said the fire was suspicious. The car was “pretty much destroyed “ in the blaze, and one firefighter had to wear breathing gear as firefighters extinguished the blaze. The Ashburton brigade attended two earlier callouts, one a medical call at 1.21am on Saturday, to Harrison Street at Allenton, and another at 9.38pm on Friday, which was a false alarm.

Balloon launch All systems are go for the launch from Wanaka Airport this morning of Nasa’s heavy-lift super pressure balloon. Nasa balloon programme office chief Debbie Fairbrother said yesterday her launch team was “focused and ready to move forward” after an eight-day delay because of unsettled upperatmospheric and surface weather in the wake of tropical cyclone Pam. Lift-off is scheduled for between 8.30am and 11am today.

The balloon is expected travel east and could be visible from the Otago coast as it rises to an altitude of 33.5km, where it will remain for up to 100 days.

Pair still missing Police claim to have found items of interest in their search for a missing 11-year-old boy and his estranged stepfather. Mike Zhao-Beckenridge, missing for nine days, was believed to be willingly with 64-year-old John Beckenridge in the remote Catlins area of Southland. “Police staff along with Search and Rescue volunteers have carried out an extensive search in the Haldane and Tokanui areas in Southland,” Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy said. Police were now examining several objects thought relevant to the missing duo.The duo were earlier thought to be travelling in a dark blue Volkswagen Touareg station wagon with the license plate DUY263.

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12 party arrests Jump from crane fatal Organisers are staying tightlipped on the future of the Hyde St keg party after a St John vehicle was attacked, a dozen party goers were arrested and dozens more required medical attention at the event.

Despite being hailed as a success by many, including Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull, drunken incidents marred the event and led police to say the event was “far from being what police deem a safe event”.

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cated man vandalised three vehicles including a St John rapid response unit.

The man shoulder-charged the St John vehicle’s windscreen about 4pm in Albany St, showering the female paramedic, who was driving it, with glass.

“This is yet another example of the harm alcohol causes and the poor decision making of those under the influence,” Coastal Otago area prevention manager Inspector Mel Aitken said.

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Security warnings were raised in recent weeks involving the crane where a man died yesterday.

A 20-year-old is dead after jumping some 45m off the antique Hikitia, a Wellington waterfront crane, after a night with friends in the city. His death has sparked calls for tighter security.

Five days ago, a video featuring a man jumping from Hikitia became a hit online and sparked warnings from police.

And just a few weeks ago, the crane was vandalised and a trustee claims they asked for beefedup security that never eventu-

ated. Maritime Heritage Trust of Wellington owns the crane.

It discussed various possible security measures after the video went viral and after the earlier, unrelated vandalism.

But it seemed little if anything was done or deemed feasible to keep people off Hikitia before it was climbed yesterday morning.

“We considered possible ways we could contain any copycat [behaviour],” trustee Malcolm McGregor said. “Fences would be pushed over. We’ve been talking about possibilities since that thing went viral last week.”

Praise for Polyfest Police have praised the crowds at this year’s Polyfest in South Auckland for being “fun, safe and sober”. Inspector Alan Shearer of Counties Manukau Police said about 50,000 people attended the second of the two-day cultural event yesterday. “The event organisers did a great job ensuring it remained alcohol and smoke free throughout and police have been part of the success,” he said. Shearer said 14 people were asked to leave the Manukau Sports Bowl due to “behavioural issues”.

Another two people were arrested for breaching their bail conditions.

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Lotto results Official Lotto results for draw number 1450 drawn on Saturday.

Winning numbers (in ascending order): 5, 8, 14, 17, 20, 33.

Bonus number: 18.

Powerball winning number: 4.

Strike: 14, 20, 8, 33.

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■ ASHBURTON TRUST

Trust moves to entice Asian travellers

By Stu Oldham stu.o@guardian.co.nz

Emerging Asian markets will be targeted and some premises will get a revamp as the Ashburton Licensing Trust meets the challenge of new liquor rules and northern competition.

A drop in revenue from traditional markets such as Australia, Europe and the United States has already been countered by sustained interest from Asia – a surge the trust hopes to maintain.

It needs to: Post-quake Christchurch is opening new motels and hotels with hundreds of rooms that will affect regional supply and room rates, trust chief executive Giles Beal said yesterday.

News of the push comes as the trust considers a strong February in which accommodation sales were 11 per cent up on last February, and 10 per cent up on the year, The month was buoyed by overflow visits from people attending the Cricket World Cup in Christchurch and local growth in Asian tourism for the Chinese New Year.

Meanwhile, on-premise liquor sales were down 3 per cent in February and 2 per cent overall.

This followed successive dips of 5 per cent in December and January, after alcohol limits for drivers were reduced.

Even so, February was a good month for the trust with total sales of $1.4 million being

slightly higher than the same month last year, Mr Beal said.

Bookings for the rest of the financial year looked strong, but Mr Beal expects a bevy of new hotels in Christchurch to add to the competition and have some effect on contracted sales into the new financial year.

Trust businesses were considering new investment and marketing initiatives and there would likely be a new focus on emerging Asian markets and new corporate accounts.

There were also plans to continue the staged refurbishment of the accommodation facilities at the Hotel Ashburton, one of a number of possible reinvestment projects for the new financial year.

Mr Beal says the trust’s positive and strong cashflow also encouraged the board and management to work through plans to refurbish the Speights Ale House, a dual restaurant-bar in downtown Ashburton.

The refurbishment will add one-third more dining at the expense of the bar.

The reinvestment there follows the trust mothballing The Shed nightclub at the end of last month. Increased competition and the earlier closing rules of the new district alcohol policy were blamed for making the nightclub no longer viable.

The trust continues to consider options for the nighclub site, Mr Beal says in his report.

The trust meets on Thursday.

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February sales: $1.4 million Accommodation 11 per cent better Christchurch competition increasing New campaigns for emerging Asian market Further upgrades of Hotel Ashburton likely On premise alcohol sales down 3 per cent Driving alcohol limits having an effect Speights Ale House refurbishment on the cards

Waste contract a risk?

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Associate Minister for Primary Industries Jo Goodhew marks United Nations International Day of Forests with a tree planting at the Methven Show on Saturday, with show president Chris Pannett.

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Turning trees into export timber New Zealand is missing an opportunity to supply high-value wood products to the world, says Associate Minister for Primary Industries Jo Goodhew.

The Rangitata MP planted a maple tree at the Methven Show on Saturday to mark United Nations International Day of Forests.

She said the day was a reminder of the contribution New Zealand forests made to

both the environment and the economy. The country was a proud producer of sustainable timber products. Forests covered one-third of its land and remained its third largest export earner.

“Leading into the 2020s, there is the potential for a 40 per cent increase in log production. A challenge to industry is to move wood products out of the commodity basket and up

the value chain,” Mrs Goodhew said. “Currently we are missing the opportunity to supply high value wood products to the world because more than 50 per cent of our logs leave our shores unprocessed.”

Canterbury University had developed low-damage design building systems using engineered timber which had achieved worldwide recognition.

“New Zealand needs more designers and engineers working in this space to design more of these types of buildings, and grow the sector.”

International Day of Forests is celebrated around the world to raise awareness of the importance of forests and trees in ensuring the sustainability of ecosystems, providing valuable goods and services, and supporting livelihoods.

Mr Dawson yesterday said the trust’s proposal would secure work for about 20 local people in the labour-intensive sorting work sometimes undertaken by large, expensive machines.

The proposal is influenced by the work of Southland disAbility Enterprises, the Invercargill City Council’s preferred waste processor, which employs about 100 able bodied people and people with disabilities.

Mr Dawson said the Southland model gave people who might not otherwise have the opportunity the chance to be employed and paid, often on top of a benefit. He wanted to do the same thing in Ashburton.

The trust had already raised the plan with Workbridge, which seemed to like the concept and looked likely to support it, Mr Dawson said.

The short-term contract to 2017 would establish the new infrastructure before the council introduces wheelie bins and a new waste management contract.

The same council committee that heard the trust’s pitch last week also voted to give Envirowaste another year. The full council considers that vote this week.

Mr Dawson said the trust had hoped to make its case in December but was advised by council staff to look at a date in February. In the end, it got a date in March.

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■ HEALTH

In brief

Little vaccination data

By Caitlin Porter

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The Canterbury District Health Board is unable to collate data on how many girls in Mid Canterbury are receiving their Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations, but a new pilot programme could change that.

A two-year pilot programme is being run by the CDHB, in which the HPV vaccine is administered to girls throughout Canterbury in Year 10 at secondary school.

CDHB planning and funding leader Greg Hamilton said the evaluation of the first year of the pilot is due at the end of this month.

Before the commencement of the pilot, the CDHB, unlike the rest of New Zealand, vaccinated girls from aged 11 via a general practice based programme, instead of through a Year 8 school-based programme.

Dr Hamilton said with the programme Canterbury uses, data is submitted to the National Immunisation Register (NIR).

The register was created in 2005,

and children born after this date automatically go onto the register, unless their parents wish to opt them out.

However, because the register is only 10 years old and girls receive the HPV vaccine from age 11, they are not automatically on the register and so have to opt in.

Dr Hamilton said for other immunisation events, such as measles, mumps and rubella, the CDHB can monitor the uptake and determine who is vaccinated and who is not, and work out the percentage of cover because children are on the NIR from birth.

“For HPV this is not possible, while we know who is vaccinated [as they are opted on the NIR] we don’t know who isn’t vaccinated and therefore cannot provide percentage vaccinated by location or DHB,” Dr Hamilton said.

In the past, the CDHB did provide practice based HPV for Mid Canterbury and other regions through a process completed manually by an analyst team.

However, there were issues regarding the quality of the data, which was only an estimate, Dr Hamilton said.

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The vaccine is free for girls and young women up to the age of 20.

Women over the age of 20 can still have the vaccine, but must pay for it.

Around 150 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 50 women die from it each year in New Zealand.

The Ministry of Health stipulates the vaccine was shown to have a good safety profile during clinical trials in which more than 20,000 people from 30 countries took part in.

The vaccine protects you against four types of the Human Papillomavirus that can cause genital warts and cervical cancer.

HPV is the most common viral sexually transmitted infection (STI) in New Zealand.

It is thought that up to 80 per cent of people who have sexual intercourse have HPV at some point in their lives.

Most HPV infections will go away before they cause any health problems. There are over 100 types of HPV and most are low risk and go away.

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■ MID CANTERBURY WILDLIFE CENTRE

A teenager who police said drank nine litres of wine before being found unconscious fled from hospital after he was seen by a doctor. The teen was believed to be drinking at home before being found unconscious on the ground on Leyton Way, near Westfield Manukau City. It is thought the boy was waiting for a bus. Two vehicles - a rapid response unit and an ambulance - went to the scene where the boy was found in a serious condition and transported to Middlemore Hospital, a St John Ambulance spokesperson said.

On Saturday, a spokeswoman from the hospital said the boy had “absconded” after he was seen by a doctor in the emergency department.

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Pilot escapes injury A Coromandel pilot has escaped injury after crashing his plane into a maize field in the Waikato yesterday. Waikato police Shift Sergeant Dale Smith said the pilot safely landed on the privatelyowned airstrip on farmland on Ballard Road, Gordonton, and travelled South about 40 metres when the right wing has clipped the maize field. The plane has then yanked itself right and submerged the first half of the plane in the maize, damaging both wings and the front of the plane. The pilot, aged in his mid-50s, was shaken but uninjured.

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Rivals head for line

Weka coming back, but no blue duck

By SuSan SandyS

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Cheeky weka are making a return to the Mid Canterbury Plains, and blue ducks (whio) should be following them, says Lagmhor conservationist Russell Langdon.

Mr Langdon is himself releasing weka into the wild from the wildlife centre he runs on his farm, and is frustrated that he can’t breed blue ducks on site in purpose-built facilities.

The farmer and Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) recipient has been in discussion with the Department of Conservation and the Whio Recovery Group as he wants to join in nationwide efforts to breed the ducks.

But he is disappointed at the latest response from Minister of Conservation Maggie Barry, who has simply passed on his concerns and aspirations to the recovery group.

In a letter, she informed him of successful breeding efforts under way for the species, with 33 ducks fledged in the North Island, and that priority would be given to the recovery of South Island whio populations in the next few years.

“But I’m not going to live until I’m 105,” Mr Langdon said.

He has built several wetland aviaries on his farm with the aim of breeding blue ducks on

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Next Saturday voters in Northland will choose a new MP. The latest polls are predicting a neck-andneck race between New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, who hails from Whangarei, and National’s Mark Osborne. Labour’s Willow-Jean Prime is polling in third spot. Party leader Andrew Little hinted supporters could vote for Peters if they wanted to send the Government a “message”.

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Lagmhor farmer Russell Langdon has built wetland aviaries for blue duck breeding.

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site. He believed it was “an insult to Canterbury” that this area could not be given priority in nationwide efforts to breed the birds, which were now highly endangered but once populated the plains.

“These are world-class facilities,” Mr Langdon said.

“They used to have blue duck shoots there was so many of them,” he said.

Mr Langdon has bred many birds at his wetlands and wildlife centre, and has had great success with native weka. He has set free up to 30 birds from the centre. While he understood it was illegal to do so, from an environmental perspective he believed it was the right thing to do.

“The neighbours are reporting them which is good, they

have been quite successful,” he said.

Weka are one of New Zealand’s iconic flightless birds, now extinct from large tracts of the mainland.

Curious and charismatic, they are often attracted to human activity.

The Department of Conservation had not responded by deadline yesterday.

The mother of Reeva Steenkamp, South African model killed by Oscar Pistorius, is the guest speaker at Saturday’s 25th anniversary dinner for antidomestic violence charity Shine.

Mrs Steenkamp sat silently through Pistorius’ trial last year for killing her daughter Reeva, and has since written a book entitled Reeva: a Mother’s Story.

Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide, and sentenced to a maximum of five years in prison, with the possibility of serving the sentence under supervision after 10 months. Pistorius killed Reeva on Valentine’s Day 2013 after firing a gun four times through a toilet door in his apartment. He said he thought an intruder was on the other side. Reeva was on the other side of the door, and was fatally wounded by the bullets. Mrs Steenkamp has never accepted Pistorius’ version of events, and believes Reeva was the victim of murder. The prosecution in the case have been granted leave to appeal the judge’s decision at the Supreme Court of South Africa and seek a murder conviction. Mrs Steenkamp will be speaking at the fundraiser to celebrate 25 years of Shine.

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■■ Sheep Fine and medium combing section Reserve Champion Merino Ewe: Heddell Family Champion Merino Ewe: Heddell Family Reserve Champion Merino Ram: Cleardale Station Class 1 Merino Ram, 2-shear or over: Cleardale Station 1, Class 2 Merino Ram, 1-shear: Cleardale Station 1, Cleardale Station 2, Heddell Family 3, Class 3 Merino Ram Lamb: Heddell Family 1, Heddell Family 2, Heddell Family 3, Class 5 Merino Ewe, 1-shear: Heddell Family 1, Heddell Family 2, Class 6 Merino Ewe Lamb: Heddell Family 1, Heddell Family 2, Heddell Family 3,

Strong combing section Champion Merino Ram: Cleardale Station Class 7 Merino Ram, 2-shear or over: Cleardale Station 1, Class 8 Merino Ram 1-shear: Cleardale Station 1, Cleardale Station 2,

English leicesters English Leicester Champion Ram: Cleardale Station English Leicester Reserve Champion Ram: Cleardale Station Class 26 English Leicester Ram, 1-shear or over: Cleardale Station 1, Cleardale Station 2,

Border leicesters Border Leicester Champion Ewe: Heddell Family Class 34 Border Leicester Ewe, 1-shear: Heddell Family 1,

Provincial Livestock Commercial ram lamb class Class 51 One Ram Lamb, any breed, Sired by a Prime Lamb Breed Sire.: J.T. Miles 1, J.T. Miles 2, LA Cairns 3,

Hampshire Hampshire Champion Ram: SI & HA Mangin Hampshire Reserve Champion Ram: SI & HA Mangin Hampshire Champion Ewe: LA Cairns-1 Hampshire Reserve Champion Ewe: SI & HA Mangin Class 61 Hampshire Ram lamb, natural condition: SI & HA Mangin 1, SI & HA Mangin 2, SI & HA Mangin 3, Class 62 Hampshire Ewe, 2-shear or over, must have reared a lamb, natural condition: LA Cairns-1 1, Class 63 Hampshire Ewe, 1-shear, natural condition: LA Cairns-1 1, Class 64 Hampshire Ewe lamb, natural condition: SI & HA Mangin 1, SI & HA Mangin 2, LA Cairns-1 3,

Dorset down Dorset Down Champion Ram: J.T. Miles Dorset Down Reserve Champion Ram: J.T. Miles Dorset Down Champion Ewe: J.T. Miles Dorset Down Reserve Champion Ewe: J.T. Miles Class 66 Dorset Down Ram lamb: J.T. Miles 1, J.T. Miles 2, Class 68 Dorset Down Ewe, 1-shear: J.T. Miles 1, J.T. Miles 2, Class 69 Dorset Down Ewe lamb: J.T. Miles 1, J.T. Miles 2,

Suffolks Suffolk Champion Ram: J.T. Miles Champion Ram Lamb Meat Breed: J.T. Miles Suffolk Reserve Champion Ram: J.T. Miles Suffolk Champion Ewe: J.T. Miles Suffolk Reserve Champion Ewe: J.T. Miles Suffolk Reserve Champion Ewe: R N Currie Class 71 Suffolk Ram lamb, natural con-

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Monday, March 23, 2015 dition: J.T. Miles 1, J.T. Miles 2, Class 72 Suffolk Ewe lamb, natural condition: J.T. Miles 1, J.T. Miles 2, Class 73 Suffolk Ewe, 2-shear and over must have reared a lamb natural condition: J.T. Miles 1, J.T. Miles 2, Class 74 Suffolk Ewe, 1-shear,natural condition: J.T. Miles 1, J.T. Miles 2,

South Suffolk South Suffolk Champion Ram: R N Currie South Suffolk Reserve Champion Ram: R N Currie South Suffolk Champion Ewe: R N Currie Class 75 South Suffolk - Ram Lamb., natural condition: R N Currie 1, Class 76 South Suffolk - 1 pair Ram Lambs, natural condition: R N Currie 1, Class 79 South Suffolk Ewe lamb, natural condition: R N Currie 1, Class 80 South Suffolk Pair of Ewe Lambs, natural condition: R N Currie 1, Class 81 South Suffolk Ewe, 1-shear, natural condition: R N Currie 1, Class 82 South Suffolk Ewe, 2-shear or over, natural condition: R N Currie 1,

Black and coloured sheep Class 88 Black & Coloured Ram, 2-shear and over: Phillippa Sanders 1, JD & ML Stewart 2, DB Thompson 3, LP & KE Ponsonby 4, Class 89 Black & Coloured Ram, 1-shear and over: JD & ML Stewart 1, Phillippa Sanders 2, LP & KE Ponsonby 3, Phillippa Sanders 4, Class 90 Black & Coloured Wether, 1-shear and over: Phillippa Sanders 1, JD & ML Stewart 2, JD & ML Stewart 3, LP & KE Ponsonby 4, Class 91 Black & Coloured Ram lamb, woolly: JD & ML Stewart 1, Phillippa Sanders 2, DB Thompson 3, Class 93 Black & Coloured Ewe, 1-shear strong: DB Thompson 1, DB Thompson 2, LP & KE Ponsonby 3, JD & ML Stewart 4, Class 94 Black & Coloured Ewe, 1-shear fine: JD & ML Stewart 1, Phillippa Sanders 2, LP & KE Ponsonby 3, JD & ML Stewart 4, Class 95 Black & Coloured Ewe lamb, woolly, strong: DB Thompson 1, JD & ML Stewart 2, LP & KE Ponsonby 3, JD & ML Stewart 4, DB Thompson 5, Class 96 Black & Coloured Ewe lamb, woolly fine: JD & ML Stewart 1, LP & KE Ponsonby 2, Phillippa Sanders 3, JD & ML Stewart 4, Phillippa Sanders 5, Class 97 Black & Coloured Ewe, 2-shear and over, strong: DB Thompson 1, Phillippa Sanders 2, DB Thompson 3, JD & ML Stewart 4, LP & KE Ponsonby 5, Class 98 Black & Coloured Ewe, 2-shear and over, fine: Phillippa Sanders 1, JD & ML Stewart 2, LP & KE Ponsonby 3, JD & ML Stewart 4,

■■ Methven A&P prime lamb competition Class 99 Three Mutton Crossbred Lambs, shorn or woolly, most suitable for Export.: J.T. Miles 1, Springfield Estate 2, WF & SE Bell 3, Rd & Fk Maw 4, Class 100 Three Crossbred Lambs, most suitable for export. Wool Breeds.: WF & SE Bell 1, J.T. Miles 2, J.T. Miles 3, R N Currie 4, Gift Lamb - Silver Fern Farm Competition.

Class 101 GIFT LAMBS - Silver Fern Farm Competition.: M&L Holmes 1, WF & SE Bell 2, B Redmond 3, W & G Hayward 4, Clibborn Farms 5,

■■ Wool Fine wool section Fine Wool Champion: Cleardale Station Fine Wool - Reserve Champion: Cleardale Station Class 102 Fine or Medium Merino Ram: Aileen Sandrey 1, Class 103 Fine or Medium Merino Ewe or Wether: Aileen Sandrey 1, Aileen Sandrey 2, Class 104 Fine or Medium Merino Hogget: Aileen Sandrey 1, Aileen Sandrey 2, Class 105 Strong Merino Ram: Cleardale Station 1, Cleardale Station 2, Class 106 Strong Merino Ewe or Wether: Cleardale Station 1, Cleardale Station 2, Class 107 Strong Merino Hogget: Cleardale Station 1, Class 109 Corriedale or Halfbreed Ewe: JD & ML Stewart 1,

Crossbred wool section Crossbred Wool - Champion: JD & ML Stewart Crossbred Wool - Reserve Champion: WF & SE Bell Class 112 Crossbred Ewe, above 30 microns: JD & ML Stewart 1, Class 114 Lamb Fleece: WF & SE Bell 1, Class 115 Lambs Wool Blend minimum 4 kg to be judged on: WF & SE Bell 1, Class 116 2nd Shear Blend, minimum wt 8 kg to be judged on: WF & SE Bell 1,

Black and coloured wool Black and Coloured Wool Champion: JD & ML Stewart Class 117 Woolley Hogget fleece, 30 microns or finer: LP & KE Ponsonby 1, JD & ML Stewart 2, JD & ML Stewart 3, Class 118 Woolley Hogget fleece, 31 microns and stronger: JD & ML Stewart 1, JD & ML Stewart 2, LP & KE Ponsonby 3, Class 119 Mature fleece, 31 microns and finer: JD & ML Stewart 1, Phillippa Sanders 2, Phillippa Sanders 3, Class 120 Mature fleece, 33 microns and stronger.: LP & KE Ponsonby 1, JD & ML Stewart 2, JD & ML Stewart 3,

■■ Dairy goats Champion Challenge: M Tomes-Lagooncreek Leanna Class 123 Herd Register Doe in Milk 3 years and under: M Prattley-Pukamara Evita Ii 1, Class 124 Herd Register Grand Champion Doe: M Tomes-Lagooncreek Leanna 1, Champion Associated Record Doe: M Tomes-Lagooncreek Rinna Class 125 Associated Record Doe in Milk under 3 years.: M Tomes-Lagooncreek Rinna 1, Class 127 Associated Record Grand Champion Doe.: M Tomes-Lagooncreek Scarlett Mimi 1, Arscott & Jones Family-Hollybank Bella 2, Class 131 Herd Register Best Udder.: M TomesLagooncreek Leanna 1, M Prattley-Pukamara Evita Ii 2, Class 132 Associated Record Best Udder. (Conditions same as Class 131: M Tomes-Lagooncreek Rinna 1, M Tomes-Lagooncreek Scarlett Mimi 2, Arscott & Jones Family-Hollybank Bella 3, Class 133 Junior Showmanship for young persons 15 years and under.: James Jones-Hollybank Miracle 1, Herd Register Champion Junior Doe: M Prattley-Pukamara Evita Ii Herd Register Champion Junior Doe: Maureen Puckett-Rosebury Lorde Herd Register Reserve Champion Junior Doe: M Prattley-Pukamara Melissa Associated Record Champion Junior Doe: M Tomes-Nightie Night Associarted Record Reserve Champon Junior Doe: Arscott & Jones FamilyHollybank Lexi Class 134 Herd Register Maiden Doe or Goatling.: Arscott & Jones Family-Riverbound Latte 1, Class 135 Herd Register Doe Kid.: Maureen Puckett-Rosebury Lorde 1, M Prattley-Pukamara Melissa 2, Maureen Puckett-Pukamara Jools 3, Class 136 Associated Record Maiden Doe or Goatling.: M Tomes-Nightie Night 1, Arscott & Jones Family-Hollybank Lexi 2, Class 137 Associated Record Doe Kid.: Arscott & Jones Family-Hollybank Maisey 1, Arscott & Jones Family-Hollybank Miracle 2, Arscott & Jones Family-Hollybank Magic 3, Arscott & Jones Family-Hollybank Molly 4, Arscott & Jones Family-Hollybank Milly 5, Class 138 Junior Progeny: Arscott & Jones FamilyProgeny Of Arendvale Blazes 1, Arscott & Jones Family-Progeny Of Arendvale Blazes 2,

■■ Horses Saddle hack Saddle Hack - Novice Champion: Olivia Mason-Centre Stage Saddle Hack - Novice Reserve Champion: Jane Hutchison-Almirante Saddle Hack - Champion: Lucinda Murray-Soweto Saddle Hack - Reserve Champion: Jade Farrant-Toyboy Class 140 District Horse: Emily Chamberlain-Star Elite 1, Laura Day-Retail Therapy 2, Jenny Gilchrist-Oakabella Nixon 3, Heidi Cuttle-My Blue Print 4, Class 141 Best Rider on a Saddle Hack:

Jade Farrant-Toyboy 1, Amy McMullanS.w.e Raffealla 2, Louisa Doig-Tua 3, Olivia Mason-Farview Reuben 4, Class 142 Novice Hack - not to have won 3 firsts.: Louisa Doig-Tua 1, Laura DayRetail Therapy 2, Sarah Bastin-Mr Cobsy 3, Heidi Cuttle-My Blue Print 4, Class 143 Novice Hack - not to have won 6 firsts.: Olivia Mason-Centre Stage 1, Jane Hutchison-Almirante 2, Louisa Doig-Tua 3, Olivia Mason-Farview Reuben 4, Sarah Bastin-Mr Cobsy 5, Class 144 Hack not over 163 cm.: Lucinda Murray-Soweto 1, Jade Farrant-Toyboy 2, Olivia MasonFarview Reuben 3, Victoria BryantTrentwood Buzz Off 4, Amy McMullanS.w.e Raffealla 5, Class 145 Hack over 163 cm.: Jane Hutchison-Almirante 1, Olivia Mason-Centre Stage 2, Louisa Doig-Tua 3, Annabelle Tukia-Valencia 4, Jeanine Lester-Canary Wharf 5, Class 146 Ladies Hack to be ridden by a Lady or Gent: Lucinda Murray-Soweto 1, Jade FarrantToyboy 2, Amy McMullan-S.w.e Raffealla 3, Victoria Bryant-Trentwood Buzz Off 4, Jane Hutchison-Almirante 5, Class 147 Best Paced Hack.: Jade Farrant-Toyboy 1, Lucinda Murray-Soweto 2, Olivia Mason-Centre Stage 3, Jane HutchisonAlmirante 4, Amy McMullan-S.w.e Raffealla 5, Class 148 Best Mannered Hack.: Jade Farrant-Toyboy 1, Jane HutchisonAlmirante 2, Victoria Bryant-Trentwood Buzz Off 3, Olivia Mason-Farview Reuben 4, Jeanine Lester-Canary Wharf 5,

Saddle hunter Saddle Hunter - Novice Champion: Leeann Ward-Holmslee’s Lourdes Saddle Hunter - Novice Reserve Champion: Tina Abbott-Kennebrook Cleopatra Saddle Hunter - Reserve Champion: Kate McDermid-Dolly Saddle Hunter - Champion: Stokes Family-Hallfield Sovereign Class 149 Best Rider on a Saddle Hunter.: Kate McDermid-Dolly 1, Leeann WardHolmslee’s Lourdes 2, Olivia MitchellLanercost 3, Kerr Family-Thermopylae 4, Nicola Sim-Chocolate 5, Class 150 Novice Saddle Hunter - 0 - 3 wins.: Leeann Ward-Holmslee’s Lourdes 1, Kate McDermid-Dolly 2, Olivia MitchellLanercost 3, Renee Roulston-Amuri Magic 4, Tamara Muirson-Hava Lark 5, Class 151 Novice Saddle Hunter - 0 - 5 wins.: Leeann Ward-Holmslee’s Lourdes 1, Tina Abbott-Kennebrook Cleopatra 2, Kate McDermid-Dolly 3, Olivia MitchellLanercost 4, Renee Roulston-Amuri Magic 5, Class 152 Saddle Hunter - not over 163 cm.: Kate McDermid-Dolly 1, Olivia Mitchell-Lanercost 2, Class 153 Saddle Hunter - over 163 cm.: Stokes Family-Hallfield Sovereign 1, Goldie Lester-Muscovado 2, Leann Ward-Holmslee’s Lourdes 3, Tamara Muirson-Hava Lark 4, Tina Abbott-Kennebrook Cleopatra 5, Class 154 Gentlemen’s Saddle Hunter to be ridden by a Lady or Gent.: Leeann Ward-Holmslee’s Lourdes 1, Kerr FamilyThermopylae 2, Nicola Sim-Chocolate 3, Stokes Family-Hallfield Sovereign 4, Tina Abbott-Kennebrook Cleopatra 5, Class 155 Best Paced Saddle Hunter.: Renee Roulston-Amuri Magic 1, Tina AbbottKennebrook Cleopatra 2, Goldie LesterMuscovado 3, Kate McDermid-Dolly 4, Kerr Family-Thermopylae 5, Class 156 Best Mannered Saddle Hunter.: Tina Abbott-Kennebrook Cleopatra 1, Renee Roulston-Amuri Magic 2, Goldie LesterMuscovado 3, Kerr Family-Thermopylae 4, Nicola Sim-Chocolate 5,

Park hacks Park Hack - Champion Novice: Sarah Lowe-Valdiva Park Hack - Reserve Champion Novice: Stokes Family-Hallfield Garter Park Hack - Champion: Sarah LoweValdiva Park Hack - Reserve Champion: Stokes Family-Hallfield Garter Class 157 Best Rider on a Park Hack: Stokes Family-Hallfield Garter 1, Katherine Abbott-Evolution Lady 2, Emma McCloy-Fahrenheit 3, Emma McCloyVancouver 4, Class 158 Novice Park Hack - 0 - 3 wins.: Sarah Lowe-Valdiva 1, Stokes Family-Hallfield Garter 2, Julia Burdett-clark-Liquid Gold 3, Emma McCloy-Fahrenheit 4, Jenny GilchristOakabella Nixon 5, Class 159 Novice Park Hack - 0 - 5 wins.: Sarah Lowe-

Valdiva 1, Stokes Family-Hallfield Garter 2, Julia Burdett-clark-Liquid Gold 3, Katherine Abbott-Evolution Lady 4, Emma McCloy-Fahrenheit 5, Class 160 Park Hack over 148 cm and not over 153 cm.: Sarah Lowe-Valdiva 1, Class 161 Park Hack over 153 cm and not over 158 cm.: Stokes Family-Hallfield Garter 1, Julia Burdett-clark-Liquid Gold 2, Katherine Abbott-Evolution Lady 3, Emma McCloy-Vancouver 4, Class 162 Ladies Park Hack may be ridden by Lady or Gent.: Stokes Family-Hallfield Garter 1, Julia Burdett-clark-Liquid Gold 2, Katherine Abbott-Evolution Lady 3, Emma McCloy-Vancouver 4, Class 163 Best Paced Park Hack: Katherine Abbott-Evolution Lady 1, Julia Burdett-clark-Liquid Gold 2, Sarah Lowe-Valdiva 3, Emma McCloyVancouver 4, Class 164 Best Mannered Park Hack: Katherine Abbott-Evolution Lady 1, Julia Burdett-clark-Liquid Gold 2, Emma McCloy-Vancouver 3, Sarah Lowe-Valdiva 4,

Ridden standardbred Ridden Standardbred Champion: Stacey Markham-J D Fortune Ridden Standardbred Reserve Champion: Chanelle Dickie-Dustin Bromac Class 165 Best Rider on a Standardbred.: Chanelle Dickie-Dustin Bromac 1, Stacey Markham-J D Fortune 2, Kate MackleReo Speed Wagon 3, Class 166 Novice Standardbred - not to have won 6 firsts.: Stacey Markham-J D Fortune 1, Kate Mackle-Reo Speed Wagon 2, Class 167 Open Standardbred.: Stacey MarkhamJ D Fortune 1, Chanelle Dickie-Dustin Bromac 2, Class 168 Best Paced Standardbred.: Stacey Markham-J D Fortune 1, Chanelle Dickie-Dustin Bromac 2, Class 169 Best Mannered Standardbred.: Stacey Markham-J D Fortune 1, Kate Mackle-Reo Speed Wagon 2, Class 170 Best Walking Standardbred.: Stacey Markham-J D Fortune 1, Chanelle Dickie-Dustin Bromac 2, Kate Mackle-Reo Speed Wagon 3,

Saddle cobs Saddle Cob - Champion: Lyn Chamberlain-Lochinvar Saddle Cob - Reserve Champion: I M Mcarthur-Jubalee Class 171 Best Presented Cob and Rider.: Lyn Chamberlain-Lochinvar 1, I M Mcarthur-Jubalee 2, Class 172 Best Rider on a Cob.: I M Mcarthur-Jubalee 1, Lyn Chamberlain-Lochinvar 2, Class 173 Cob not over 152 cm.: I M Mcarthur-Jubalee 1, Class 174 Cob over 152 cm and not over 155 cm.: Lyn Chamberlain-Lochinvar 1, Class 175 Best Ladies Cob may be ridden by Lady/Gent: Lyn ChamberlainLochinvar 1, I M Mcarthur-Jubalee 2, Class 176 Best Paced Cob.: Lyn Chamberlain-Lochinvar 1, I M Mcarthur-Jubalee 2, Class 177 Best Mannered Cob.: I M Mcarthur-Jubalee 1, Lyn ChamberlainLochinvar 2,

Stock horse Champion Stock Horse: P Holmes-Diesel Best Stock Horse: Stephanine HubbardOddyesy Class 178 Ridden Stock Horse, to be judged on Walk, Trot, Canter and Rein Back: Janine Peters-Freddie 1, Lyn Rees-Argyle Demi 2, P Holmes-Diesel 3, Stephanine Hubbard-Oddyesy 4, Hayley Staples-Roc Deck 5, Class 179 Riding Pattern: P Holmes-Diesel 1, Lyn ReesArgyle Demi 2, Stephanine HubbardOddyesy 3, Janine Peters-Freddie 4, Shirley Crawford-Cinnabar 5, Class 181 Best Walking Horse: Stephanine Hubbard-Oddyesy 1, Lyn Rees-Argyle Demi 2, Hayley Staples-Roc Deck 3, Shirley Crawford-Cinnabar 4, Janine PetersFreddie 5, Class 182 Junior Barrel Race: Stephanine Hubbard-Oddyesy 1, EmmaLake Hill-Crockett 2, Tamara Bird-Shelyron Miss Isabella 3, Class 183 Senior Barrel Race: Hayley Staples-Roc Deck 1, P Holmes-Diesel 2, Emma McCloy-Fahrenheit 3, Lyn Rees-Argyle Demi 4,

Methven A&P Show results Monday, March 23, 2015

www.guardianonline.co.nz Saddle ponies Elfin Trophy: Molly Rudge-Ridgeay Jaxon Group A Champion Novice Pony: Molly Rudge-Ridgeay Jaxon Group A Reserve Champion Novice Pony: Sophie Fulton-Pokita Mischief Class 184 Debonaire Challenge Cup (donated by Mrs A.W. Mahoney): Molly Rudge-Ridgeay Jaxon 1, Emma-Lake Hill-Crockett 2, Sophie Fulton-Pokita Mischief 3, Class 185 District Pony,over 138 cm & not over 148 cm: Molly RudgeRidgeay Jaxon 1, Sophie Fulton-Pokita Mischief 2, Class 186 District Rider - on a Group A Pony: Molly Rudge-Ridgeay Jaxon 1, Sophie Fulton-Pokita Mischief 2, Class 188 Novice Pony - 0 - 3 wins.: Molly Rudge-Ridgeay Jaxon 1, Sophie Fulton-Pokita Mischief 2, Class 189 Novice Pony - 0 - 5 wins.: Molly RudgeRidgeay Jaxon 1, Sophie Fulton-Pokita Mischief 2, Class 192 Best Paced Pony over 138 cm and not over 148 cm.: Molly Rudge-Ridgeay Jaxon 1, Sophie FultonPokita Mischief 2, Class 193 Best Mannered Pony over 138 cm and not over 148 cm.: Molly Rudge-Ridgeay Jaxon 1, Sophie Fulton-Pokita Mischief 2, Class 194 Best matched and mannered pair of ponies 148 cm and under.: Molly RudgeRidgeay Jaxon 1, Sophie Fulton-Pokita Mischief 2, Group B Champion Pony: Bella Casey-Solly-Mojo-jo-jo Group B Champion Reserve Pony: Hannah Glass-Bandit Class 196 Willow Spring Chelsea Challenge Cup - Donated by A & C Roberts Family.: Sam Stewart-Jossye Moonshine 1, Ruby Thomas-Sandyvale Enchanting 2, Ruby Stewart-Hillview Sleeping Bella 3, Class 197 District Pony over 128 cm & not over 138 cm: Bella Casey-Solly-Mojojo-jo 1, Hannah Glass-Bandit 2, Class 198 District Rider on a Group B Pony (Refer Rule 12).: Bella Casey-Solly-Mojo-jojo 1, Hannah Glass-Bandit 2, Class 199 Rider - on a Group B Pony: Bella CaseySolly-Mojo-jo-jo 1, Hannah Glass-Bandit 2, Class 200 Novice Pony - 0 - 3 wins.: Bella Casey-Solly-Mojo-jo-jo 1, Hannah Glass-Bandit 2, Class 203 Open Pony over 133 and not over 138 cm.: Bella Casey-Solly-Mojo-jo-jo 1, Hannah GlassBandit 2, Class 204 Best Paced Pony over 128 cm and not over 138 cm.: Bella Casey-Solly-Mojo-jo-jo 1, Class 205 Best Mannered Pony, over 128 cm and not over 138 cm.: Hannah Glass-Bandit 1, Bella Casey-Solly-Mojo-jo-jo 2, Group C Champion Novice Pony: Ruby ThomasSandyvale Enchanting Group C Champion Novice Reserve Pony: Ruby Stewart-Hillview Sleeping Bella Group C Champion Pony: Laing FamilyNetherton Primrose Group C - Reserve Champion Pony: Ruby Thomas-Sandyvale Enchanting Class 206 District Pony not over 128 cm, owned in the District: Sam StewartJossye Moonshine 1, Tamara Bird-Shelyron Miss Isabella 2, Ruby Stewart-Hillview Sleeping Bella 3, Class 207 District Rider on a Group C Pony (Refer Rule 12).: Tamara Bird-Shelyron Miss Isabella 1, Ruby Stewart-Hillview Sleeping Bella 2, Sam Stewart-Jossye Moonshine 3, Class 208 Rider - on a Group C Pony: Laing Family-Netherton Primrose 1, Ruby Thomas-Sandyvale Enchanting 2, Sam Stewart-Jossye Moonshine 3, Tamara Bird-Shelyron Miss Isabella 4, Class 209 Novice Pony - 0 - 3 wins.: Tamara BirdShelyron Miss Isabella 1, Sam StewartJossye Moonshine 2, Ruby Stewart-Hillview Sleeping Bella 3, Class 210 Novice Pony - 0 - 5 wins.: Ruby Thomas-Sandyvale Enchanting 1, Ruby Stewart-Hillview Sleeping Bella 2, Sam Stewart-Jossye Moonshine 3, Class 211 Open Pony, not over 123 cm.: Tamara Bird-Shelyron Miss Isabella 1, Ruby Stewart-Hillview Sleeping Bella 2, Class 212 Open Pony, over 123 cm and not over 128 cm.: Laing Family-Netherton Primrose 1, Ruby Thomas-Sandyvale Enchanting 2, Sam Stewart-Jossye Moonshine 3, Class 213 Best Paced Pony not over 128 cm.: Tamara Bird-Shelyron Miss Isabella 1, Laing Family-Netherton Primrose 2, Ruby Thomas-Sandyvale Enchanting 3, Ruby Stewart-Hillview Sleeping Bella 4, Sam Stewart-Jossye Moonshine 5, Class 214 Best Mannered Pony, not over 128 cm.: Sam Stewart-Jossye Moonshine 1, Ruby Stewart-Hillview Sleeping Bella 2, Laing Family-Netherton Primrose 3, Ruby

Hoo 1, Laing Family-Sudeley Red Rascal 2, Estreich Family-Maxwellton Judge Judy 3, Class 234 Best Rider, 4 years and 5 years, on Leading Rein Pony: Estreich Family-Ellangowan Smokey Joe 1, Cameron Sharpe-Solo 2, Brock LeitisOakabella Patch 3, Z Hodder-Tommy Meares-Hay 4, Class 235 Best Rider, 6 years and 7 years, on Leading Rein Pony: Laing Family-Sudeley Red Rascal 1, White Family-Wantwood Woo Hoo 2, Z Hodder-Brecon Bach Mr Zee 3,

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Thomas-Sandyvale Enchanting 4, Tamara Bird-Shelyron Miss Isabella 5, Novice Champion Hunter Pony: Melissa Fawcett-Sunnybrae Amazon Princess Novice Reserve Hunter Pony: EmmaLake Hill-Crockett Champion Open Hunter: Mitchell FamilyTaihoa Kings Spirit Reserve Open Hunter: Melissa FawcettSunnybrae Amazon Princess Class 215 JF Franks Challenge Cup: Mitchell Family-Taihoa Kings Spirit 1, Melissa Fawcett-Sunnybrae Amazon Princess 2, Class 216 District Hunter Pony - Refer Rule 12.: Emma-Lake HillCrockett 1, Class 217 District Rider on a Group D Pony - Refer Rule 12.: EmmaLake Hill-Crockett 1, Class 218 Rider on a Group D Pony: Mitchell Family-Taihoa Kings Spirit 1, Melissa Fawcett-Sunnybrae Amazon Princess 2, Class 219 Novice Hunter Pony - 0 - 3 wins.: Melissa Fawcett-Sunnybrae Amazon Princess 1, Emma-Lake Hill-Crockett 2, Class 220 Novice Hunter Pony - 0 - 5 wins.: Melissa Fawcett-Sunnybrae Amazon Princess 1, Emma-Lake Hill-Crockett 2, Class 221 Open Hunter Pony - not over 143 cm: Emma-Lake Hill-Crockett 1, Class 222 Open Hunter Pony over 143 cm and not over 148 cm.: Mitchell Family-Taihoa Kings Spirit 1, Melissa Fawcett-Sunnybrae Amazon Princess 2, Class 223 Best Paced Hunter Pony: Mitchell FamilyTaihoa Kings Spirit 1, Melissa FawcettSunnybrae Amazon Princess 2, Class 224 Best Mannered Hunter Pony.: Mitchell Family-Taihoa Kings Spirit 1, Melissa Fawcett-Sunnybrae Amazon Princess 2, Champion First Ridden: Knight FamilyChelton Ambitious Reserve Champion First Ridden: Charlotte Bota Wilson-Klondike Karlos Class 225 District Pony: Cretney FamilyGundagai Zotoomootoo 1, Nikita Burton-Muffin 2, Leah Maw-Rascal 3, Class 226 First Ridden - Novice 0 - 5 wins.: Charlotte Bota Wilson-Klondike Karlos 1, Jade Miller-Huntingdale Present 2, Cretney Family-Gundagai Zotoomootoo 3, Class 227 First Ridden Open: Knight Family-Chelton Ambitious 1, Charlotte Bota Wilson-Klondike Karlos 2, TM Naish & V Smart-Dragonwyck Skylark 3, Class 228 Best Mannered: Knight FamilyChelton Ambitious 1, Jade Miller-Huntingdale Present 2, TM Naish & V SmartDragonwyck Skylark 3, Class 229 Most suitable Learners Pony: Charlotte Bota Wilson-Klondike Karlos 1, TM Naish & V Smart-Dragonwyck Skylark 2, Knight Family-Chelton Ambitious 3, Class 230 Rider 9 years and under. (First Ridden Section only): Knight Family-Chelton Ambitious 1, TM Naish & V SmartDragonwyck Skylark 2, Charlotte Bota Wilson-Klondike Karlos 3, Champion Leading Rein: Laing Family-Sudeley Red Rascal Reserve Champion Leading Rein: White Family-Wantwood Woo Hoo Class 231 Best Presented (Leader, Rider and Pony): Laing Family-Sudeley Red Rascal 1, White Family-Wantwood Woo Hoo 2, Z Hodder-Brecon Bach Mr Zee 3, Class 232 Leading Rein Pony (Conformation and suitability).: Laing Family-Sudeley Red Rascal 1, White Family-Wantwood Woo Hoo 2, Estreich Family-Maxwellton Judge Judy 3, Class 233 Leading Rein Pony (Best Learners Pony): White Family-Wantwood Woo

Welsh Adult Champion: Hollybank StudNawarrah Park Lady’s Man Welsh Adult Reserve Champion: White Family-Wantwood Woo Hoo Welsh Young Stock Champion: Hollybank Stud-Hollybank Royal Silver Welsh Young Stock Reserve Champion: Phillips Family-Ellangowan Standing Ovatio Best Welsh Exhibit: Hollybank Stud-Nawarrah Park Lady’s Man Class 236 Best Presented Led Welsh Pony and Handler: White FamilyWantwood Woo Hoo 1, Phillips FamilyEllangowan Mademoiselle 2, Phillips Family-Ellangowan Champagne On Ice 3, Sophie Sauer-Sunninghill Mistique 4, Hannah Ballingall-Gundagai Berrimibillah 5, Dyarne Fortune-Ellangowan Chardonnay 6, Class 237 Purebred Mare, 4 years and over.: Sophie SauerSunninghill Mistique 1, Phillips FamilyEllangowan Mademoiselle 2, Class 238 Partbred Mare, 4 years and over.: White Family-Wantwood Woo Hoo 1, Phillips Family-Ellangowan Champagne On Ice 2, RM Brockett-Maungapiri Quintessa 3, Class 239 Pure Bred or Part Bred Stallion or Gelding - 4 years and over: Hollybank Stud-Nawarrah Park Lady’s Man 1, Ella Rose-Waimai Intvition 2, RM BrockettChawton Sililoque 3, Class 240 Purebred Yearling 2 and 3 year old.: Hollybank Stud-Hollybank Royal Silver 1, Dyarne Fortune-Ellangowan Chardonnay 2, Hannah Ballingall-Gundagai Berrimibillah 3, Dyarne Fortune-Springleigh Heaven Sent 4, Rowan Bartlett-Hollybank Sugar Plum 5, Class 241 Partbred Yearling 2 and 3 year old.: Phillips FamilyEllangowan Standing Ovatio 1, Class 242 Best Paced In Hand Welsh: Hollybank Stud-Nawarrah Park Lady’s Man 1, Phillips Family-Ellangowan Standing Ovatio 2, Hollybank Stud-Hollybank Royal Silver 3, Phillips Family-Ellangowan Champagne On Ice 4, Hannah BallingallGundagai Berrimibillah 5, Supreme In Hand Horse: Hollybank Stud-Nawarrah Park Lady’s Man Supreme In Hand Horse: Caithness Stud NZ Ltd-Magnus SWB Champion Adult In Hand Horse: Caithness Stud NZ Ltd-Magnus SWB Reserve Champion Adult In Hand Horse: Shirley Crawford-Cinnabar Champion Led Horse Young Stock: Angela Henskes-Arcoda’s Xclusively Yours Class 243 Best Presented Led Horse and Handler: Caithness Stud NZ Ltd-Magnus SWB 1, Matt Ryan-Rovale Grassiano Dg 2, Class 244 Best Warm Blood: Caithness Stud NZ Ltd-Magnus SWB 1, Matt Ryan-Rovale Grassiano Dg 2, Class 245 Stallion or Gelding 4 years & over.: Caithness Stud NZ Ltd-Magnus SWB 1, Shirley Crawford-Cinnabar 2, Class 247 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding: Matt Ryan-Rovale Grassiano Dg 1, Class 248 Two and Three year Colt, Filly or Gelding.: Angela Henskes-Arcoda’s Xclusively Yours 1, Class 249 Best Paced In Hand Horse - Any Age.: Caithness Stud NZ Ltd-Magnus SWB 1, Shirley Crawford-Cinnabar 2, Champion Adult In Hand Pony: Phillips Family-Ellangowan Champagne On Ice In Hand Young Stock Champion: Kirsty Barringer-Stoneybrook Christmas Lily In Hand Young Stock - Reserve Champion: Kirsty Barringer-Maxwellton Pretty Woman Supreme In Hand Pony: Kirsty BarringerStoneybrooke Christmas Lily Class 250 Best Presented Led Pony and Handler.: Kirsty Barringer-Maxwellton Pretty Woman 1, Kirsty Barringer-Stoneybrooke Christmas Lily 2, A WhiteSkibbereen Upbeat 3, Estreich FamilyMaxwellton Judge Judy 4, Class 252 Mare, (4 years and over) most suitable for breeding.: Phillips Family-Ellangowan Champagne On Ice 1, Class 253 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding not to exceed

140 cm.: Phillips Family-Ellangowan Standing Ovatio 1, Class 254 Two year Filly or Gelding or Colt, not to exceed 146 cm.: Kirsty Barringer-Maxwellton Pretty Woman 1, A White-Skibbereen Upbeat 2, Class 255 Three Year Filly or Gelding not to exceed 148 cm.: Kirsty Barringer-Stoneybrook Christmas Lily 1, Estreich Family-Maxwellton Judge Judy 2, Class 256 Best Paced In Hand Pony: A White-Skibbereen Upbeat 1, Kirsty Barringer-Maxwellton Pretty Woman 2, Kirsty Barringer-Stoneybrooke Christmas Lily 3,

Clydesdales Clydesdales and Shires - Champion: Kelly Chalmers-Redhaven Abigail Class 258 Best Presented Heavy Horse and Handler.: Rowan Bartlett-Two Rivers Ballantrae 1, Kelly Chalmers-Redhaven Abigail 2, Class 259 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding.: Rowan Bartlett-Two Rivers Ballantrae 1, Class 261 Mare over three years.: Kelly Chalmers-Redhaven Abigail 1, Class 263 Best Walking Horse.: Kelly Chalmers-Redhaven Abigail 1, Rowan Bartlett-Two Rivers Ballantrae 2, Class 264 Ridden Clydesdale: Kelly ChalmersREdhaven Abigail 1,

Working hunters JH Muirhead Gentlemen Rider: Shane Maley-Lycanthorpe JH Muirhead - Best Lady Rider: Georgie Cottier-The General Lee Hunter Champion: Shane Maley-Lycanthorpe Hunter - Reserve Champion: David Didham-Monte Class 272 Open Working Hunter, Light Weight.: Kate McDermid-Dolly 1, Kirstie Gilchrist-Oakabella Nixon 2, Leeann Ward-Holmslee’s Integrity 3, Class 273 Open Working Hunter, Heavy Weight.: Stokes Family-Hallfield Sovereign 1, Goldie Lester-Muscovado 2, Georgie Cottier-The General Lee 3, Elizabeth Bell-Double Bass 4, Beatrix LoomesFrederick 5, Class 274 Novice Hunter - 0 - 5 wins. Height approx 1metre.: David Didham-Monte 1, Goldie Lester-Muscovado 2, Elizabeth Bell-Double Bass 3, Beatrix Loomes-Frederick 4, Georgie Cottier-The General Lee 5, Class 275 DAVID HOOD CONTRACTING - Hunter - Light Weight.: David Didham-Monte 1, Kate McDermid-Dolly 2, Heidi Cuttle-My Blue Print 3, James Didham-River Dance Slick Willy 4, Leeann Ward-Holmslee’s Integrity 5, Class 276 ASB TYRES Hunter - Heavy Weight.: Shane MaleyLycanthorpe 1, Georgie Cottier-The General Lee 2, Elizabeth Bell-Double Bass 3, Leeann Ward-Holmslee’s Lourdes 4, Beatrix Loomes-Frederick 5, Class 277 TAMAR FARM - Open Hunter: Shane Maley-Lycanthorpe 1, Georgie Cottier-The General Lee 2, David Didham-Monte 3, James Didham-River Dance Slick Willy 4, Beatrix Loomes-Frederick 5,

Pony hunters - Northern ring Pony Hunter Champion: Celine DidhamPerfectly Painted Pony Hunter - Reserve Champion: Emma Adams-Magic Class 278 Beginner Pony Hunter - 12 years and under.: Molly Rudge-Ridgeay Jaxon 1, Murray Family-Berry Muffin 2, Bella Casey-Solly-Mojo-jo-jo 3, Jade Miller-Huntingdale Present 4, Class 279 Novice Pony Hunter, 148 cm and under - 0 - 5 wins.: Celine Didham-Perfectly Painted 1, Emma Jones-Kennebrook Cameo 2, Class 281 Open Pony Hunter, over 138 cm and not exceeding 148 cm.: Celine Didham-Perfectly Painted 1, Mitchell Family-Taihoa Kings Spirit 2, Emma Adams-Magic 3, Class 282 Novice Hack Hunter not to have won a first prize.: A Adams-What’s new 1, Stephanine Hubbard-Oddyesy 2, A Adams-Gus 3,

Horse and pony showjumping Class 283 MCKAY & DONALDSON - RIDE AND REV: Leeann Ward-Holmslee’s Lourdes 1, James Didham-River Dance

Ashburton Guardian 9 Slick Willy 2, Kirstie Gilchrist-Oakabella Pheonix 3, Ian Bell-Union Jack 4, Class 284 ANDREW JACKSON CONTRACTING LTD - Open Pony 95 cm: Ana GatrellSweet Aldigo 1, Ana Gatrell-Crazy Colours 2, Class 285 CANTERBURY VETS Training Horse max 95 cm TAM5 Art 238 2.2: Nicolee Ayton-Remind Me 1, Sophie Hewitt-Benelli 2, Emma Waite-Renoir NZPH 3, Stephanine Hubbard-Juggernut 4, Tamara Muirson-Hava Lark 5, Class 286 ANDREW JACKSON CONTRACTING LTD -: Ana Gatrell-Crazy Colours 1, Ana Gatrell-Sweet Aldigo 2, Class 287 BACK TRACK DAIRIES - Open Horse 1.05 mtr TAM5 Art 238 2.2: Nicolee Ayton-Remind Me 1, Alysha Verrall-Rossco 2, Emma Waite-Simply Salubrious 3, Ian Bell-Union Jack 4, Emma Waite-Daytona 5, Class 288 ATLAS CONTRACTING Open Horse. 1.15 mtr TAM5 Art 238 2.2: Elizabeth Bell-Mr Benetton 1, Amy McMullan-S.w.e Raffealla 2, Nicolee AytonIscador 3, Class 289 ATLAS CONTRACTING OPEN HORSE 1.15 mt TAM2 Art 238 2.1: Elizabeth Bell-Mr Benetton 1, Class 290 CANTERBURY VETS - Open Horse 1.05 mt TAM2 Art 238 2.1: Ian Bell-Union Jack 1, Emma Waite-Simply Salubrious 2, Emma Waite-Daytona 3, Emma Stackhouse-One Life Second Chance 4, Class 291 ANDREW JACKSON CONTRACTING LTD -: Ana Gatrell-Sweet Aldigo 1, Ana Gatrell-Crazy Colours 2, Class 292 WITHERS FARM - Training Horse max 95 cm TAM2 Art 238 1.2: Emma Waite-Renoir NZPH 1, Stephanine Hubbard-Juggernut 2, Kaitlin Hewitt-Howlin’ For You 3, Heidi Cuttle-My Blue Print 4,

Pony showjumping Class 294 Training Pony max 65 cm TAM5 Art 238 2.2. (Instant Jump off): Emma Jones-Kennebrook Cameo 1, Bella Casey-Solly-Mojo-jo-jo 2, Class 295 TINWALD CANVAS & UPHOLSTERY Training Pony max 75 cm TAM5: Emma Adams-Magic 1, Emma Jones-Kennebrook Cameo 2, Bella Casey-Solly-Mojo-jo-jo 3, Class 296 Open Pony 85 cm - TAM5 Art 238 2.2. (Instant Jump off): Emma Adams-Magic 1, Murray FamilyBerry Muffin 2, Class 297 Training Horse TAM5 85 cm. Art 238 2.2. (Instant Jump off): Emma McCloy-Fahrenheit 1, Class 298 Training Horse TAM2 85 cm. Art 238 2.1: Emily Chamberlain-Star Elite 1, Class 299 Open Pony 85 cm. TAM2 Art 238 2.1: Murray Family-Berry Muffin 1, Class 300 METHVEN MOTOR SERVICES LTD - Training Pony max 75 cm: Molly Rudge-Ridgeay Jaxon 1, Emma JonesKennebrook Cameo 2, Bella Casey-SollyMojo-jo-jo 3, Class 301 Training Pony 65 cm TAM2 Art 238 2.1: Emma Jones-Kennebrook Cameo 1, Molly Rudge-Ridgeay Jaxon 2, Bella Casey-Solly-Mojo-jo-jo 3,

■ Poultry Class 310 Silkie, Male: J & K Taylor 1, Class 311 Silkie, Female: J & K Taylor 1, Class 321 Rhode Island Red, Female: B. A. Farr 1, Class 330 Game Fowl, Male: Felicity Johnston 1, Felicity Johnston 2, Class 331 Game Fowl, Female: J & K Taylor 1, Felicity Johnston 1, Felicity Johnston 2, Class 333 Game Female: J & K Taylor 1, Class 335 Pekin, Male: E. Farr 1, JB Sauer 2, JB Sauer 3, Class 336 Pekin, Female: JB Sauer 1, JB Sauer 2, Class 337 Wyandotte Male: E. Farr 1, Class 338 Wyandotte Female: E. Farr 1, Class 339 Any other Variety, Male: J & K Taylor 1, Class 340 Any other Variety, Female: J & K Taylor 1, Class 341 Any variety, Drake: B. A. Farr 1, J & K Taylor 2, Graham Maxwell 3, Class 342 Any Variety, Duck: B. A. Farr 1, J & K Taylor 2, B. A. Farr 3,

■ Fruit & tomato section Class 350 2 Dessert Apples, any variety: Sarah Lock 1, Mary Ralston 2, Jan Lock 3, Class 352 2 Cooking Apples, one variety: Sarah Lock 1, Neil Pluck 2, Dally Withell 3, Class 354 2 Pears, one variety: Sandy Redmond 1, Emma Maw 2, Alan Lock 3, Class 355 2 Ripe Tomatoes: Emily Cooke 1, Robyn Ryan 2, Mary Ralston 3, Class 356 2 Green Tomatoes: D Hill 1, A McKerrow 2, Robyn Ryan 3, Class 358 Sunflower Head: Sandy Redmond 1, Sophie Stewart 2, Holly Febrey 3,

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■■ Alex McDonald (Merchants) Ltd potato competition Class 359 3 Table Potatoes, any variety to be named.: Dallas Fox 1, Sienna Fox 2, D Hill 3, Class 360 3 Red Potatoes, any variety to be named.: Sienna Fox 1, Dallas Fox 2, A Middleton 3, Class 361 3 Seed Potatoes, any variety to be named.: Dallas Fox 1, Sandy Redmond 2, D Hill 3,

■■ Vegetables Class 362 6 Varieties Vegetables, 2 of each (Tomatoes and Potatoes excluded): Robyn Ryan 1, Mary Ralston 2, Class 364 2 Cucumbers: Robyn Ryan 1, Emma Maw 2, Lyn Chamberlain 3, Class 365 Best Table Pumpkin or Squash up to 4.5 kilos: Henry Watson 1, Sandy Redmond 2, Shari Early 3, Class 366 Heaviest Pumpkin or Squash: Jan Lock 1, McLeod Family 2, Class 367 Best Table Marrow up to 4.5 kilos: Sienna Fox 1, Alastair Roberts 2, Class 368 Heaviest Marrow: Eve Harper 1, Charlie Ellery 2, Class 369 3 Parsnips: S Redmond 1, Class 370 6 Single Shallots: Charlie Ellery 1, Robyn Ryan 2, Margaret Wilson 3, Class 371 3 Beetroot: D Hill 1, Robyn Ryan 2, Class 372 2 Peppers: Mary Ralston 1, Emily Cooke 2, Lyn Chamberlain 3, Class 373 3 Carrots.: Clare Humphries 1, Robyn Ryan 2, Sienna Fox 3, Class 374 2 Courgettes: Sarah Watson 1, Sandy Redmond 2, A Middleton 3, Class 375 2 Heads Silver Beet: Sandy Redmond 1, D Hill 3, Class 376 3 Onions.: Wackwitz 1, Mary Ralston 2, Mary Ralston 3, Class 377 Greens, any one green vegetable not catered for in Classes 336 to 356.: Robyn Ryan 1, Class 378 2 Cobs Corn.: Sandy Redmond 1, Robyn Ryan 2, Mervyn Maw 3, Class 379 2 Stalks Rhubarb: Robyn Ryan 1, Sienna Fox 2, Clare Millington 3, Class 380 3 Runner Beans: Charlie Ellery 1, D Hill 2, McKerrow 3, Class 381 3 Green or Yellow Beans: A Middleton 1, Mary Ralston 2, A Middleton 3, Class 382 Bunch of Parsley: D Hill 2, Henry Watson 3, Class 383 Collection of Four Herbs: Mary Ralston 1, Robyn Ryan 2, Emily Watson 3,

■■ Farm produce Class 384 Methven A & P Feed Wheat Competition.: Creeside Farm 1, RB & JM Henderson 2, DJ Grant 3, RD & FK Maw 4, CN & AL Pannett 5, B.G Holmes 6, Class 385 Milling Wheat (Header Sample): Viewmount Farm-Reliance 1, C&R Mackenzie-Discovery Milling Wheat 2, Class 386 Feed Wheat (Header Sample): Canterbury Seed 1, Canterbury Seed 2, PG & IM Campbell 3,

■■ Cates Seed competition Class 387 Blue Peas, any variety, to be named: Canterbury Seed 1, Class 388 Peas, any other variety, to be named: Perry Farms 1, JF Ridge and Sons 2, Redmond Farm Partnership-Miami 3,

■■ Malteurop New Zealand Ltd - malting barley competition Class 389 Sample Malting Barley (to be entered in normal transparent sample bag): Ridge 1, Bruce Redmond 2, M Holmes 3, Five Star Beef Feed Barley Competition Class 390 Sample Feed Barley (to be entered in normal transparent sample bag): AD & SM Clemens 1, C&R Mackenzie-Tavern Feed Barley 2, McKendry 2,

■■ Cairnbrae Seeds Ltd clover & grass seed competition Class 391 White Clover, any variety, to be named: B & H Sim 1, R & R Cairns 2, DW & MD Maw 3, Class 392 Red Clover, any variety, to be named: Marr Farms 1, Class 393 Perennial Ryegrass, to be

Monday, March 23, 2015 named: C&R Mackenzie-Rohan Perennial Ryegrass 1, Anthony Hampton 2, R & A Lilley 3,

■■ Canterbury Seeds - mixed farm produce Class 395 Black Oats: Redmond Farm Partnership 1, Ben Streeter 2, Class 396 White Oats: TA & CS Richards 1, Marr Farms 2, Class 397 Bale Meadow Hay or Lucerne Hay: LJ Wigzell 1, D Mcleod 2,

■■ South Pacific Seeds Asian vegetable seed Class 398 Asian Vegetable Seed: S Grant 1, PG & IM Campbell 2, R & D Watson 3, Homemade Wine, Beer and Cheese Class 409 Lager: Simon Metcalf 1, Silas Rhylis 2, Markus Body-Lager 3, Simon Metcalf 3,

■■ Produce & preserves Premier Exhibit - Produce and Preserves: Glenys Rapsey Class 415 Three Hen Eggs, judged by weight & condition, white, single yolk.: Lyn Chamberlain 1, Glenys Rapsey 2, Class 416 Three Hen Eggs, judged by weight & condition, tinted, single yolk.

One egg: David Howard 1, David Howard 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Adrienne Richards 4, Class 417 450 grams Pot of Jam, Microwave made: Glenys Rapsey 1, Glenys Rapsey 2, Katherine Glass 3, Katherine Glass 4, Class 418 450 grams Pot of Apricot Jam: DA Hill 1, Glenys Rapsey 2, J.V. McLaughlin 3, Katherine Glass 4, Class 419 450 grams Pot of Blackcurrant Jam: Glenys Rapsey 1, J V Thomson 2, DA Hill 3, Class 420 450 grams Pot of Raspberry Jam: DA Hill 1, Glenys Rapsey 2, J V Thomson 3, Katherine Glass 4, Class 421 450 grams Pot of Strawberry Jam: Glenys Rapsey 1, DA Hill 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Katherine Glass 4, Class 422 Collection of Jams, 450 gram Pots, 3 varieties (not mixed fruits): Glenys Rapsey 1, Annette Maw 2, J V Thomson 3, J.V. McLaughlin 4, Class 423 Jar of Lemon Honey: Glenys Rapsey 1, J.V. McLaughlin 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Katherine Glass 4, Class 424 450 grams Pot of Marmalade: DA Hill 1, Glenys Rapsey 2, Katherine Glass 3, Glenys Rapsey 4, Class 425 Jar of Jelly, any Variety: Glenys Rapsey 1, Glenys Rapsey 2, Class 427 One Jar of Pickles, and One Jar of Chutney: Glenys Rapsey 1, Katherine Glass 2, J.V. McLaughlin 3, Katherine Glass 4, Class 428 One Jar of Pickled Vegetables: J.V. McLaughlin 1, DA Hill 2, Class 429 One Jar of Fruit Chutney: Glenys Rapsey 1, Debra Johnston 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Katherine Glass 4, Class 430 One Bottle of Tomato Sauce: SA Redmond 1, N.M. McLaughlin 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Adrienne Richards 4, Class 431 One Bottle of Plum Sauce: J.V. McLaughlin 1, Katherine Glass 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Katherine Glass 4, Class 432 One Jar of Relish (not tomota): Glenys Rapsey 1, Glenys Rapsey 2, J.V. McLaughlin 3, Debra Johnston 4, Class 433 One Jar of Tomato Relish: DA Hill 1, Glenys Rapsey 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Annette Maw 4, Class 434 One Bottle of Preserved Gherkins: Annette Maw 1, Class 435 Sweet Sauce in Presentation Bottle: Annette Maw 1, J.V. McLaughlin 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Katherine Glass 4, Class 436 One Jar of Pickled Onions: Katherine Glass 1, Katherine Glass 2, SA Redmond 3, Class 437 One Jar of Tomato Soup: Annette Maw 1, Glenys Rapsey 2, Katherine Glass 3, SA Redmond 3, Class 438 One Jar of Pickle, Microwave made: Katherine Glass 1, Katherine Glass 2, Class 440 Any other condiment, Sweet: K Glass 1, K Glass 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Class 441 Any other condiment, Savoury: Glenys Rapsey 1, Glenys Rapsey 2, Annette Maw 3, Class 442 One Herb Bottle: N.M. McLaughlin 1, J.V. McLaughlin 2, Katherine Glass 3, Katherine Glass 4, Class 443 Gift basket with 6 items from Produce & Preserves section: J.V. McLaughlin 1, N.M. McLaughlin 2, Annette Maw 3, Katherine Glass 4,

■■ Knitting

www.guardianonline.co.nz Premier Exhibit Knitting: Judith Willetts Class 444 Collection Baby Garments, Two pieces knitted in Wool, one pattern: J V Thomson 1, Dinah Hughes 2, J V Thomson 3, Class 445 Baby’s Knitted Booties, in Wool: Joy Wilson 1, JV Thomson 2, Class 446 One Baby’s Garment, or Article, knitted in Wool: J V Thomson 1, J V Thomson 2, Class 447 Baby’s Knitted Singlet in Wool: Joy Wilson 1, Class 449 Garment in Double Knit, patterned: Sarah Lock 1, Sarah Lock 2, Sarah Lock 3, Class 453 Hat, any ply, Knitted, any medium.: Judith Willetts 1, Adrienne Richards 2, Alison Hydes 3, Class 454 Scarf, any medium.: WM Lattimore 1, Judith Willetts 2, Judith Willetts 3, Class 456 Home-made Soft Toy, knitted or crocheted, soft eyes.: WM Lattimore 1, Class 457 Best Dressed Doll, garments may be knitted or crocheted: Joy Wilson 1, Class 460 One Peggy Square, wool labels not necessary: Adrienne Richards 1, Joy Wilson 2, Class 464 Woven Article: Judith Willetts 1, Judith Willetts 2, Judith Willetts 3,

(suitable for child under: J V Thomson 1, J V Thomson 2, Class 502 Adults or childs skirt, machine made.: Judith Willetts 1, Annette Maw 2, Class 503 Nightdress or Pyjamas: Annette Maw 1, Class 504 Child’s Garment, something new from something old: Mary Strachan 1, Mary Strachan 2, Mary Strachan 3, Class 507 Shirt or Blouse: Judith Willetts 1, Class 508 Hand made Bag, machine allowed.: Fran Brown 1, Class 509 Hand Embroidery Article: Dianne Sauer 1, Fran Brown 2, Lynley Pluck 3, Class 512 Article in Counted Cross Stitch, unframed. eg mat or garmet.: Fran Brown 1, Class 513 Article in Counted Cross Stitch, framed.

Stitch area less than 40 cm.: N MacKenzie 1, N MacKenzie 2, D Ellery 3, Class 514 Article in Counted Cross Stitch, framed.

Stitch area to be greater: Jeanette Maxwell 1, Class 516 Article in Patchwork, to be hand or machine made. Quilting allowed.: Fran Brown 1, Class 517 Patchwork Article/Quilt for Tutors/Instructors.: WM Lattimore 1, Class 518 Article of Tapestry in wool, cotton or silk: D Ellery 1, EA Allen 2,

■■ Arts and crafts

■■ Cookery

Class 465 Pin Cushion: WM Lattimore 1, Lynley Pluck 2, Jeanette Maxwell 3, Class 466 Home made Soft Toy or Doll, not knitted or crocheted,: Jeanette Maxwell 1, Fran Brown 2, Jeanette Maxwell 3, Jeanette Maxwell 4, Class 467 Most Original Novelty, cost no more than $10.00: Sonia Cullen 1, Class 468 Christmas Decoration under 20 cm.: Lynley Pluck 1, Lynley Pluck 2, N MacKenzie 3, N MacKenzie 3, Class 469 Christmas Decoration over 20 cm. Not patchwork: Jeanette Maxwell 1, Fran Brown 2, Lynley Pluck 3, Class 470 Collection of Hand Work, three Articles, distinct varieties: Fran Brown 1, Lynley Pluck 2, Class 471 Wall Hanging, any size, any medium, not patchwork.: Dianne Sauer 1, Alison Hydes 2, Sonia Cullen 3, Class 472 Set of two Fabric Placements - Not patchwork.: Judith Willetts 1, Class 477 An Article of Craft not otherwise specified in any section: Jeanette Maxwell 1, N MacKenzie 2, Jeanette Maxwell 3, Dianne Sauer 4, Class 478 Cushion - not patchwork: Dianne Sauer 1, Class 480 An Article of Craft not otherwise specified, e.g. Pottery, Ceramics, Wood: Sonia Cullen 1, Lynley Pluck 2, Dianne Sauer 3, Maree Den Baars-480 4, Class 481 Christmas Decoration over 20 cm Paper: Elsa Hydes 1, Lynley Pluck 2, Class 482 Hand made Thank you Card: Rachel Moore 1, Lynley Pluck 2, Maree Den Baars-482 3, Joy Wilson 4, Class 483 Hand made Card: Joy Wilson 1, Lynley Pluck 2, Sonia Cullen 3, Alison Hydes 4, Class 484 Hand Made 3D Sympathy Card for Tutors/Instructors.: Alison Hydes 1, Alison Hydes 2, Elsa Hydes 3, Class 485 Hand Made Card not stamped Bon Voyage Card Tutors/Instructors exempt: Lynley Pluck 1, Maree Den Baars-485 2, Class 486 Scrapbooking - Page layout maximum 2 page spread: Sonia Cullen 1, Maree Den Baars-486 2, Maree Den Baars-486 3, Class 487 Scrapbooking 12” x 12” Maximum double Spread.: Pip Howard 1, Alison Hydes 2, Sonia Cullen 3, Maree Den Baars-487 4, Class 488 1 Mini Album, no larger than 6” x 6”.: Maree Den Baars-488 1, Alison Hydes 2, Class 489 Kaiser Product project: Maree Den Baars-489 1, Maree Den Baars 2,

Class 519 Three Savoury Muffins: J.V. McLaughlin 1, Glenys Rapsey 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Class 520 Three Sweet Muffins: Glenys Rapsey 1, Glenys Rapsey 2, N.M. McLaughlin 3, Leilani Lobb 4, Class 521 Fruit & Nut Loaf, must be baked in Open Tin: Glenys Rapsey 1, Katherine Glass 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Class 522 Three Plain Oven Scones: Charles McCormick 1, Glenys Rapsey 2, N.M. McLaughlin 3, SA Redmond 4, Class 523 Three Pikelets: Glenys Rapsey 1, DA Hill 2, SA Redmond 3, Class 524 Men Only - Three Pikelets: Charles McCormick 1, David Howard 2, Class 525 Three pieces Shortbread: Glenys Rapsey 1, Katherine Glass 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Class 526 Three Belgium Biscuits: Glenys Rapsey 1, DA Hill 2, SA Redmond 3, Class 527 Three Afghans: Julie Cuneen 1, SA Redmond 2, Charles McCormick 3, Sarah Lock 4, Class 528 Three pieces of Cooked Slice, any variety: Katherine Glass 1, SA Redmond 2, Jackie Todd 3, Glenys Rapsey 4, Class 529 Three pieces of Apple Shortcake: SA Redmond 1, K Glass 2, Class 530 Three pieces Uncooked Slice, any variety: S Lock 1, Katherine Glass 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, J V Thomson 4, Class 531 Three Chocolate Chip Biscuits: Irene Duff 1, Glenys Rapsey 2, N.M. McLaughlin 3, J V Thomson 4, Class 532 Chocolate Cake, baked in a square tin: Glenys Rapsey 1, Katherine Glass 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Charles McCormick 4, Class 533 Novice - Chocolate Cake, baked in square tin: Charles McCormick 1, Chantal Thomas 2, Debra Johnston 3, Class 534 Banana Cake, Iced: DA Hill 1, Charles McCormick 2, J V Thomson 3, Katherine Glass 4, Class 535 Sultana Cake: N.M. McLaughlin 1, DA Hill 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Glenys Rapsey 4, Class 536 Decorated Cup Cake: Robyn Hood 1, Tracey Middleton 2, Catherine Hughes 3, Karen King 4, Class 537 Three Truffles, any recipe: Katherine Glass 1, SA Redmond 2, Chantal Thomas 3, Catherine Hughes 4, Class 538 Gluten free slice - any recipe: Jackie Todd 1, Katherine Glass 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Class 539 Gluten free cookie - any recipe: Katherine Glass 1, Katherine Glass 2, Catherine Hughes 3, Class 540 A healthy snack bar - any recipe: Katherine Glass 1, N.M. McLaughlin 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Class 541 One Loaf of Bread - Mixed Grain: Danielle Bosch 1, Ben Todd 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, Class 542 Three savoury scones: N.M. McLaughlin 1, Kim Hamilton 2, Glenys Rapsey 3, J.V. McLaughlin 4, Class 543 Three unfilled Chocolate eclairs: Glenys Rapsey 1, SA Redmond 2, Katherine Glass 3, Class 544 Three uncreamed meringues: Chantal Thomas 1, Katherine Glass 2, Katherine Glass 3, Class 545 Dark Fruit Cake (Iced).: Katherine Glass 1, Class 546 A High Tea for Two: Katherine Glass 1, SA Redmond 2, Katherine Glass 3, J V Thomson 4,

■■ Children’s painting Premier Exhibit - Painting: Estella Lister Class 492 Painting in Water Colours, any subject: Charles McCormick 1, Charles McCormick 2, Class 493 Painting in any other medium (Acrylic, Pen & Ink, Collage. Not mixed.: Charles McCormick 1, Charles McCormick 2, Charles McCormick 3, Class 494 Abstract, or interpretive in any medium.: Charles McCormick 1, Charles McCormick 2,

■■ Needlework & handwork Premier Exhibit - Needlework & Handwork: Fran Brown Class 499 Apron, Machine made: J V Thomson 1, J V Thomson 2, Class 501 Child’s Dress or Pinafore, Machine made,

■■ Open section Class 547 Autumn Landscape: Dinah Hughes 1, Dinah Hughes 2, Class 548 Garden: Julie Cuneen 1, Dinah Hughes 2, Gemma Bell 3, Class 549 Seascape: Gemma Bell 1, Rachel Moore 2, Dinah Hughes 3, Class 550 Skyscape - can

be sunrise/sunset: Gemma Bell 1, Dinah Hughes 2, Rachel Moore 3, Class 551 Gathering in the harvest: Gemma Bell 1, Dinah Hughes 2, Alison Hydes 3, Class 552 Children and animals: Dinah Hughes 1, Dinah Hughes 2, Alison Hydes 3, Class 553 Insects: Dinah Hughes 1, Gemma Bell 2, Julie Cuneen 3, Class 554 Sport and Recreation: Dinah Hughes 1,

■■ Dahlias Best Dahlia in Show: J Read Most points in the Dahlias Section: J Read Most points in the Cut Flowers Section: Nicola McLaughlin Class 555 1 Giant Dahlia 20 cm and over: J Read 1, Class 556 1 Medium Decorative Dahlia, 15cm to 20cm.: J Read 1, Class 557 3 small/miniature dahlias.: J Read 1, Class 558 1 Medium Cactus Dahlia: J Read 1, Class 559 3 Small Cacti, or semi-Cacti Dahlias, under 15cm,: J Read 1, Class 560 3 small Fimbriated Dahlias in 1 container.: J Read 1, Class 561 3 Pom Pom Dahlias, under 5cm, in one container: J Read 1, Class 562 3 Blooms, any type of Dahlia, not already mentioned in Dahlia Section.: J Read 1, J Read 2, Class 563 1Cactus or semi Cactus Dahlia: J Read 1, Class 564 Fimbriated Dahlia: J Read 1, Class 565 3 Mini or Small Ball Dahlia in one container: J Read 1, Class 566 3 Water Lily Dahlias, in one container: J Read 1, Class 567 3 Dahlias, different types, in separate containers: J Read 1, Class 569 3 Collarette Dahlias, in one container.: J Read 1,

■■ Cut flowers Premier Exhibit - Cut Flowers: J Read Class 571 3 kinds Cut flowers (outdoor grown) 1 bloom of each, separate containers: J Read 1, Nicola McLaughlin 2, Class 572 2 stems Sweet Peas: Karen Currie 1, Class 573 1 Carpet Rose Stem: Nicola McLaughlin 1, F Brown 2, Class 575 1 stem Hybrid Tea Rose: J Read 1, Nicola McLaughlin 2, Class 576 1 Stem Floribunda Rose: F Brown 1, Class 577 1 Stem one bloom Miniature Rose: Nicola McLaughlin 1, F Brown 2, Class 578 1 Branch of Rose: F Brown 1, Charles McCormick 2, Class 580 3 Petunias, any shade, on a plate: Nicola McLaughlin 1, Class 581 1 Branch of Fuchisa: Nicola McLaughlin 1, F Brown 2, Class 582 1 Head Hydranga, any shade: Robyn Ryan 1, Sarah Watson 2, Charles McCormick 3, Class 584 A Collection of Foliage: Bill Thornton 1, Charles McCormick 2, D Callaghan 3, Class 585 3 French Marigolds: Nicola McLaughlin 1, Sandy Redmond 2, Class 586 3 African Marigold: Fran Brown 1, Class 587 1 Bloom Tuberose Begonia: Nicola McLaughlin 2, Nicola McLaughlin 3, Class 588 1 Specimen Bloom: J Read 1, Robyn Read 2, Nicola McLaughlin 3, Class 589 1 Stem Geranium: Charles McCormick 1, Nicola McLaughlin 2, Class 590 1 Spike Gladioli: Nicola McLaughlin 1, Sarah Watson 2, Class 593 Pot Plant non-flowering in container: J Read 1, Fran Brown 2, Class 594 1 Container of Succelents: Nicola McLaughlin 1, Class 595 1 Branch of Flowering shrub or climber: Robyn Ryan 1, J Read 2, F Brown 3, Class 596 1 Stem, any other variety: J Read 1, Bill Thornton 2, Robyn Ryan 3, Class 597 1 Stem Gerbera: Nicola McLaughlin 1, Class 598 1 Stem Lily: J Read 1, Childcare @Sues 2, Class 599 A Display of Flowers, 6 kinds, one stem in each container.: Methven Garden Club 1, Methven Garden Club 2, Childcare @Sues 3, Class 601 1 Vase of Perennials: J Read 1, F Brown 2, Robyn Ryan 3,

■■ Decorative classes Class 603 Rise and Shine: Charles McCormick 1, Jackie Ryan 2, N.M. McLaughlin 3, Class 604 Crystal Clear: Charles McCormick 1, Jackie Ryan 2, N.M. McLaughlin 3, Class 605 Crisp and Spicy: Charles McCormick 1, Jackie Ryan 2, N.M. McLaughlin 3, Class 606 Contrasts of Nature: Jackie Ryan 1, Charles McCormick 2, Di Callaghan 3,

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■ Junior cookery 14 years & under Class 611 Healthy Lunch, packed, must include bread product. 7 years and under: Methven Pre School 1, Methven Pre School 2, Class 612 Healthy Lunch, packed, must include bread product. 8 - 10 years.: Jonty King 1, William Wightman 2, Fergus Middleton 3, Class 613 Healthy Lunch, packed, must include bread product. 11 -14 years.: Ellie Boekholt-613 Healthy Lunch Under 14 1, William Middleton 2, Class 614 Fruit Kebab: Jessica Moore 1, Oliver Maw 2, Laura Doig 3, Class 615 3 Chocolate Brownies: Lauren Pluck 1, Juliet Campbell 2, Naomi Taylor 3, Class 616 3 Chocolate Chip Biscuits: William Wightman 1, Joe Todd 2, Ellie Boekholt-3 Chocolate Chip Biscuits 3, Class 617 Chocolate Cake: Lauren Pluck 1, Joe Todd 2, Class 618 3 Muffins any variety. 10 years & under: Ethan Jones 1, Max Hellyer-3 Muffins 2, Class 619 3 Muffins, any variety. 11-14 years.: Lauren Pluck 1, Emily Taylor 2, Class 620 Three Pikelets: William Wightman 1, Charli Hellyer-3 Pikelets 2, Max Hellyer-3 Pikelets 3, Class 621 Three scones, any variety: Joe Todd 1, Ethan Jones 2, Class 623 3 Truffles: Alice Miers 1, Lauren Pluck 2, Nicole Moore 3, Sophia Maw 4, Class 624 One Loaf of Plain Bread, made in Breadmaker: Joe Todd 1, Emily Taylor 2, Ethan Jones 3, Class 626 One loaf of Variety Bread, made in Breadmaker: Naomi Taylor 1, Vicki Pluck 2, Class 628 Three Pieces of Lolly Cake: Laura Doig 1, Jack Butterick 2, Isla Miers 3, Class 629 Three Homemade Breadrolls or buns, any variety.: Joe Todd 1, Amelia Taylor 2, Class 630 One Giant Cookie no bigger than 25 cm: Joe Todd 1, Davina Johnston 2, Ethan Jones 3, Class 631 Three Big Cookies no bigger than 15 cm.: Joe Todd 1, Class 632 Decorated Cup Cake - Pre School: Logan Glass 1, Childcare @SuesJasper Kennan 2, Hazel 3, Childcare @ Sues-Gus Morris 4, Class 633 Decorated Cup Cake - 5 - 7 years: Dallas Fox 1, Olivia Aitken-Decorated Cupcake 2, Matthew Glass 3, Class 634 Decorated Cup Cake - 8 - 10 Years: Sarah Aitken-Decorated Cupcake 1, Sienna Fox 2, Jessica Moore 3, Class 635 Decorated Cup Cake - 11 - 14 years: Shyan Hughes 1, Hannah Stratton 2, Amelia Taylor 3, Isabella MacDonald 4, Class 636 Three pieces of uncooked slice - any variety: Felicity Johnston 1, Emily Taylor 2, Juliet Campbell 3.

■ Junior vegetable section Class 638 Two Carrots: Oliver Maw 1, Dallas Fox 2, Sienna Fox 3, Class 639 Collection of three vegetables (two of each excluding Potatoes and: Jackson Adair 1, Class 640 Two Corn Cobs: Archie McKerrow 1, Gus Morris 2, Isaac Stewart 3, Class 641 Best Vegetable: Archie Maw 1, Class 642 Biggest Potato (excludijg Spud in the Bucket): Sienna Fox 1, Dallas Fox 2, Jerome Campbell 3.

■ Children’s section Class 644 Trees - 10 years and under: Piper Hood 1, Peta Muir 2, Peta Muir 3, Class 645 Animals - 10 years and under: Peta Muir 1, Peta Muir 2, Class 646 Holidays - 10 years and under: Peta Muir 1, Peta Muir 2, Class 647 Closeup - 10 years and under.: Piper Hood 1, Sarah Reeves 2, Lucy Reeves 3, Class 648 Birds - 11 to 16 years: Jessica Hydes 1, Class 649 Trees 11 to 16 years: Brea Roderick 1, Class 650 Animals - 11 to 16 years: Jessica Hydes 1, Jessica Hydes 2, Vicki Pluck 3, Class 651 Holidays - 11 to 16 years: Vicki Pluck 1, Vicki Pluck 2, Class 652 Closeup - 11 to 16 years: Amelia Holmes 1, Heidi Cuttle 2, Class 654 Print - Any other subject other than Floral, Animal Study or on the Farm: Vicki Pluck 1, Emily Taylor 2.

■ Junior arts & crafts Class 656 Article made of paper - Preschool: Jackson Adair-Childcare at Sues 1, Carter Cawthorne-Childcare at Sues 2, Gus Morrios-Childcare at Sues 3, Class 657 Article made of Paper only - 5 - 8 years: Alice Miers 1, Class 662 Article made of fabric, e.g. soft toy, 9 - 11 years:

2, Grace Newport 3, Class 743 Painting, any medium, 7 - 10 years: Rose DargueFlower Medows 1, Craig Glass 2, Sienna Fox 2.

■ Workshop craft Premier Exhibit - Workshop Craft: Neil Pluck Class 746 Bug Thermometer. Year 7.: Shyan Hughes 1, Brea Roderick 2, Lauren Pluck 3, Class 747 Bird Feeders: Henry King-Birdfeeder 1, Class 748 Tray. Year 8: Davina Johnston 1, Amelia Taylor 2, Class 749 Mechanical Toy. Year 8,: Amelia Taylor 1, Class 750 Container. Year 9: Emily Taylor 1, Class 757 Farmyard Junk - Adults.: Neil Pluck 1, Greg Hughes 2, Class 758 Farmyard Junk - 10 years and under: Childcare @Sues-Lucy Reeves 1, Childcare @Sues-Sarah Reeves 2, L Stewart 3.

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Pet sheep Dotty impressed judges at the Methven A&P Show on Saturday.

PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON 210315-JJ-040 Isla Miers 1, Class 664 Article of Embroidery, unframed. 10 years & under: Todd McCloy 1, Todd McCloy 2, Class 666 Article of Embroidery, framed. 10 years & under: Todd McCloy 1, Todd McCloy 2, Class 668 Christmas or Easter Decoration, Preschool: Alice Sharpe 1, Lily Newport-Christmas Tree 2, Class 669 Christmas or Easter Decoration, 5 - 8 years: Grace Newport-Christmas Tree 1, Class 670 Christmas or Easter decoration. 9 - 11 years: Todd McCloy 1, Zanthe Butterick 2, Class 672 Article of Folk Art. 10 years & under: Todd McCloy 1, Class 675 A Hobby collection, e.g. shells, weeds, stamps, NO LARGER THAN 50 CM SQUARE: Jessica Hydes 1, Naomi Taylor 2, Todd McCloy 3, Class 677 Any Craft not already specified. 10 years & under: Stella Clyne 1, Estella Lister 2, Stella Clyne 3, Class 678 Any Craft not already specified. 11 - 14 years: Vicki Pluck 1, Amelia Taylor 2, Harpa Hughes 3, Shyan Hughes 3, Class 679 Creative waste, 8 years & under: Gus Norris 1, Jasper Keenan 2, Emily 3, Isaac Stewart 4, Class 680 Creative waste, 9-11 years: Wynter Hardy Taylor 1, Class 681 Creative waste, 12-14 years: Joe Todd 1, Class 684 Hand Made Craft - 5 - 8 years: Nicole Moore 1, Jessica Moore 2, Bridget Glass 3, Byron Campbell 4, Class 685 Hand Made Craft - 9 - 11 years.: Todd McCloy 1, Todd McCloy 2, Todd McCloy 3, Class 687 Hand Made Card - Preschool: Abby Marr 1, Joseph McHugh 2, Isaac Stewart 3, Class 688 Hand Made Card - 5 - 8 years: Nicole Moore 1, Jessica Moore 2, Jessica Moore 3, Lucy Reeve 4, Class 689 Hand Made Card, 9 - 11 years: Laura Doig 1, Oliver Maw 2, Jessica Hydes 3, Class 690 Hand Made Card, 12 - 16 years: Lauren Pluck 1, Amelia Taylor 2, Emily Taylor 3, Class 691 Stamped Handmade Card, 8 years and under: Jessica Moore 1, Nicole Moore 2, Class 692 Stamped Handmade Card, 9 - 11 years.: Jessica Hydes 1, Jessica Hydes 2, Shyan Hughes 3, Class 695 Scrapbooking - single page, 12- 16 years: Ellie Boekholt-Scrapbooking 1216 1, Class 697 Garment made of fabric, 11 -14 years: Emily Taylor 1, Class 701 Decorated Gumboot, Preschool: Alice Sharpe 1, Methven Pre School 2, Methven Pre School 3, Class 702 Decorated Gumboot, 5 - 8 years: Cameron Sharpe 1, Harpa Hughes 2, Sarah Reeve 3, Lucy Reeve 3, Class 703 Decorated Gumboot, 9 - 11 years: Shyan Hughes 1, Laura Doig 2, Todd McCloy 3, Jessica Hydes 3.

■ Junior decorative Premier Exhibit - Junior Decorative: Ethan Jones Class 706 Arrangement of Flowers - 5 - 8 years: Bridget Glass 1, Class 707 Arrangement of Flowers - 9 - 11 years.: Caitlyn Stewart 1, Amelia Taylor 2, Todd McCloy 3, Class 709 Sand Saucer, Preschool.: Henrietta Cairns 1, Annalise King 2, Freddie Cairns 3, Cameron Meadows 4, Class 710 Sand Saucer, Playcentre:

Abbey Marr 1, Sophie Marr 2, Freddy 3, Class 711 Sand Saucer, Child Care @ Sues and others.: Childcare @ Sues-Issac Stewart 1, Childcare @ Sues-Gus Morris 2, Childcare @ Sues-Jasper Kennen 3, Class 712 Sand Saucer, 5 - 8 years: Archie Maw 1, Carly Stephens 3, Henry KingSandsaucer 4, Charlie King-Sandsaucer 4, Rose Dargue-Flowers 4, Class 713 Sand Saucer, 9 - 12 years: Todd McCloy 1, Class 714 Preschool open class, any Decorative entry under 20 cm square: Childcare @ Sues-Gus Morris 1, Gus Morris 2, Class 715 Gentlemen’s Buttonhole (one flower only). 5 - 8 years: Alice Miers 4, Class 716 Gentlemen’s Buttonhole (one flower only). 9 - 12 years: Todd McCloy 1, Todd McCloy 2, Isla Miers 4, Class 718 Ladies Corsage. 9 - 12 years: Todd McCloy 1, Todd McCloy 2, Class 719 Flower Arrangement in a small yoghurt container: Caitlyn Stewart 1, Ella Irwin 2, Class 720 Single Flower in Vase: Zanthe Butterick 1, Jessica Moore 2, Charli Hellyer-Single Flower In Vase 3, Class 722 Arrangement in Miniature Container (under 13 cm overall). 9 - 12 years: Todd McCloy 1, Class 723 Floral Face on a round dinner paper plate: Rosie Smith 1, Class 725 Miniature Garden in a 2 LITRE ICECREAM CONTAINER. 5 - 8 years: Nikita Cavanagh 1, Charlie Morris 2, Michael Butterick 3, Gus Morris 4, Class 726 Miniature Garden in a 2 LITRE ICECREAM CONTAINER. 9 - 12 years: Brea Roderick 1, Abigail Cavanagh 2, Todd McCloy 3, Class 728 Floral Arrangement in Gumboot.: Ella Irwin 1, Caitlyn Stewart 2, Michael Butterick 3, Class 729 Weed Arrangement in Boot.: Estella Lister 1, Todd McCloy 2, Jackson Adair 3, Methven Playcentre 4, Sophie Stewart 4, Class 730 Floating Bowl: Vicki Pluck 1, Todd McCloy 2, Class 732 Vegetable and or Fruit Sculpture. 5 - 8 years: Henry Lock 1, Lucy Reeve 2, Jamie King 2, Craig Glass 4, Toby King 4, Sarah Reeve 4, Class 733 Vegetable & or Fruit Sculpture. 9 - 12 years: Ethan Jones 1, Jack Jones 2, Jonty King 3.

■ Children’s painting Class 734 Novice, any medium, 6 years and under: Henry Lock 1, Childcare @ Sues-Gus Morris 2, Cameron Sharpe 3, Class 735 Novice, any medium, 7 - 10 years: Estella Lister 1, Estella Lister 2, Floyd Lister 3, Childcare @Sues-Lucy Reeves 4, Class 736 Novice, any medium, 11 - 14 years: Shyan Hughes 1, Davina Johnston 2, Class 738 Drawing, any medium, 6 years and under: Bridget Glass 1, Class 739 Drawing, any medium, 7 - 10 years: Olivia Glass 1, Sienna Fox 2, Piper Hood 3, Class 740 Drawing, any medium, 11 - 14 years: Sam Cuttle 1, William Middleton 2, Emily Taylor 3, Class 741 Drawing, any medium, 15 - 18 years: Brooke Sandys-Untitled And Untitled 1, Heidi Cuttle 2, Brooke Sandys-Untitled And Untitled 3, Class 742 Painting, any medium, 6 years and under: Maya WhiteColoured Plains 1, Elsie Dargue-Sunrise

Premier Exhibit - Technology: Matthew Hydes Class 760 Meccano Model 10 years and under.: Floyd Lister 1, Todd McCloy 2, Todd McCloy 3, Michael Butterick 4, Class 764 K-nex Model, 8 - 10 years.: Todd McCloy 1, Todd McCloy 2, Class 766 Basic Lego Model, 7 years and under.: Estella Lister 1, Cameron Sharpe 2, James Ferguson-cooke 3, Charlie Morris 4, Class 767 Basic Lego Model, 8 - 10 years.: Craig Glass 1, Alice Jackson 2, Louis Kiamtia-green-The Gold Mine 3, Stanley Lock 4, Class 768 Basic Lego Model, 11 - 14 years: Alex Roderick 1, Matthew Hydes 2, Matthew Hydes 3, Class 769 Technic Lego Model, 8 - 10 years.: Friso Warmerdam-Truck 1, Craig Glass 2, Freddy Judd 3, Todd McCloy 4, Class 770 Technic Lego Model, 11 - 12 years.: Boston Smith 1, Matthew Hydes 2, Class 773 Junior Engineering Model, 9 years and under.: Todd McCloy 1, Class 775 Plastic Kit Set Model, 10 years and under.: Todd McCloy 1, Todd McCloy 2, Class 777 Any other Model, not already specified. Open.: Matthew Hydes 1, Todd McCloy 2.

■ Children’s pets Champion Pet Lamb: Jacob StowellSnowball Champion Pet Sheep: Jacob StowellSpot Class 780 Best Pet Sheep to be exhibited and led by any child.: Jacob Stowell-Spot 1, Angus Stewart-Dotty Best Pet Sheep 2, Jacob Stowell-Lucky 3, Class 782 Best Pet Lamb, any breed, to be exhibited and led by a Child.: Jacob Stowell-Snowball 1, Class 784 Dog or Pup (not entered by exhibitor in Sheep Dog Section): Cooper Leitis-Jade 1, Savannah Stewart-Wilma Best Pet Dog 2, Class 785 Any other Pet (excluding Horses, Ponies and Sheep): Harpa Hughes 1, Charlie Leitis-Rice Bubble 2, Craig Glass-Brown Duck Chucklies 3, Mawla 4, Shyan Hughes 5, Annabel Glass-Rooster - Feathers 6.

■ Dancing Class 786 Highland Fling, 6 years & under: Chloe Graham 1, Georgiana Inglis 2, Molly Harrison 3, Lucy Edwards 4, Charlotte Watson 4, Tamati Graham 5, Isabella Grieve 5, Class 787 Highland Fling Novice, under 14 years: Katelyn Wilson 1, Leighton Watson 2, Lucy Edwards 3, Charlotte Watson 4, Isabella Grieve 4, Class 788 Highland Fling, under 8 years: Madeline Marshall 1, Leighton Watson 2, Jasmin Christie 3, Chloe Graham 4, Georgiana Inglis 5, Class 789 Highland Fling, under 10 years: Isabella Inglis 1, Caitlyn Stewart 2, Lucy Marshall 2, Gabrielle Jones 2, Madeline Marshall 3, Hayley Nolan 4, Amelia Grieve 4, Class 790 Highland Fling, under 14 years: Megan Harrison 1, Melissa Christie 2, Hayley Nolan 3, Lucy Marshall 4, Isabella Inglis 5, Class 791 Reel O’Tulloch, under 16 years: Megan Harrison 1, Nina Tucker 2, Class 792 Sword Dance, under 8 years: Chloe Graham 1, Georgiana Inglis 2, Madeline Marshall 3, Jasmin Christie 4, Gabrielle Rodgers 5, Caitlin Collie 5, Class 793 Sword Dance, under 10 years: Lucy Marshall 1, Isabella Inglis 2, Chloe Graham 3, Madeline Marshall 4, Amelia Grieve 4,

Ashburton Guardian 11 Hayley Nolan 5, Jasmin Christie 5, Class 794 Sword Dance, under 12 years: Megan Harrison 1, Isabella Inglis 2, Melissa Christie 3, Isla Miers 4, Lucy Marshall 5, Hayley Nolan 5, Class 795 Sword Dance, under 16 years: Nina Tucker 1, Megan Harrison 2, Class 796 Highland Reel, under 14 years: Nina Tucker 1, Megan Harrison 2, Melissa Christie 3, Isla Miers 3, Class 797 Seann Triubhais, under 12 years: Megan Harrison 1, Melissa Christie 2, Class 798 Irish Jig, under 8 years: Chloe Graham 1, Gabrielle Rodgers 2, Madeline Marshall 3, Jasmin Christie 4, Caitlin Collie 5, Class 799 Irish Jig, under 10 years: Isabella Inglis 1, Chloe Graham 2, Georgiana Inglis 3, Jasmin Christie 4, Madeline Marshall 5, Class 800 Irish Jig, under 14 years: Isabella Inglis 1, Nina Tucker 2, Hayley Nolan 3, Ameilia Grieve 4, Isla Miers 5, Class 801 Irish Jig, under 12 years. County only.: Melissa Christie 1, Lucy Marshall 2, Jasmin Christie 3, Isla Miers 4, Hayley Nolan 5, Class 803 Sailor’s Hornpipe, under 12 years: Melissa Christie 1, Isabella Inglis 2, Lucy Marshall 3, Chloe Graham 4, Amelia Grieve 4, Madeline Marshall 5, Hayley Nolan 5.

■ Colouring competition Preschool: Lily Newport 1, May McCaw 2, Chris Luscomb 3, Cartia Ludemann 4, Cameron McCaw 4. 5-6 years Cloe 1, Blake Walker 2, Sam Totty 3, Max Rooney 4, Emma G 4, Sonny Bill MacDonald 4.

7-8 years: Rebecca Rutter 1, Ricky Davies 2, Patrick McHugh 3, Hannah Wareing 4, Rachel Keith 4. 9-11 years: Thornton Taylor 1, Kimberley Foster 2, Caitlin Stewart 3, Jonty King 4.

Steer Riding: 1st Katie Hewit and George Hearley, 2nd Matt Mollerup, 3rd Andian Clarke

■ Sheep dog trials Open: 1st A McKenzie ‘Skye’, 2nd F McKenzie ‘Joy’, 3rd A McKenzie ‘Pete’ Maiden: 1st A McKenzie ‘Skye’, 2nd T Smack ‘Queen’, 3rd S Lock ‘Jip District Maiden: 1st S Lock ‘Jip’, 2nd D King ‘Turk’, 3rd S Lock ‘Jess’ Run Off: 1st A McKenzie ‘Skye’, 2nd F McKenzie ‘Joy’, 3rd A McKenzie

■ Wood chopping Veteran M Gillman 1, R Thain 2, T Dense 3, R Tyler Snr 4.

Restricted A Liddell 1, O Wratt 2, A Smith 3, A Wratt 4.

Men D-Saw A Lowe and W Robertson 1, A and J Cox 2, T Garlic and T Daley 3, T Dense and A Charles 4 Small Underhand M Gillman 1, P Murray 2, P Smith 3, T Daley 4.

Large Underhand Don McKay Memorial T Daley 1, M Gillman 2, K Singer 3, T Dense 4.

Small Standing B Smith 1, P Smith 2, R Thain 3, T Garlic 4.

Large Standing B Smith 1, M Balderstone 2, L O’Connel 3, A Cox 4.

Jack and Jill R Thain and W Gilsenan 1, W Robertson and V Morgan 2, A Lowe and Z Lowe 3, T Dense and A Liddell 4.

Men’s Single Saw A Lowe 1, W Robertson 2, T Dense 3, P Murray 4.

Tree A Gilsenan 1, A Cox 2, R Bowen 3

■ Shearing Junior Rawiri Goss 1, Mitchell Hoare 2, Josh Harding 3.

Intermediate Jarrod Morgan 1, Corey White 2, Michael Herlihy 3.

Senior Paul Hodges 1, Brent Langrell 2, Jack Dever 3.

Open Tony Coster 1, Grant Smith 2, Shaun Burgess 3, Eli Cummings 4.

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Top left: On-farm transport never looked so cool, according to (from left) 12-year-olds Ryan Fairweather, Cameron Pearce and Cameron Holmes.

Top right: Eleven-year-old Shayan Hughes of Methven tries out CPR under the tuition of St John at the Methven Show.

Left: Body glitter works for seven-year-old Holly Watson at the Methven Show.

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Above: Three-year-old Luca Banks-Todd (centre) and friends are fascinated by fish in the animal tent at the Methven Show.

Bottom left: Methven’s Jen Wiedel and Charlie Wiedel try out the new attraction of archery.

Below: Seven-year-old rider Georgette Laing, on Sudeley Red Rascal at the Methven Show.

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Top left: Hampstead Hawks’ Donan Ashby swings at a low pitch during the Senior Mixed grade final against the ADSC Rebels at Argyle Park.

Top right: Tech’s Joe Peters forces some evasion from the Coldstream field during the Muirhead View or purchase Rosebowl cricket final at photos online the Ashburton Domain.

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Above right: Coldstream’s Print brothers, Jono and Richard, celebrate the dismissal of Tech’s Morgan Gallagher during the Muirhead Rosebowl cricket final at the Ashburton Domain on Saturday.

Right: Ashburton College’s Lachie Davidson jumps for the lineout take against Roncalli in a pre-season rugby match at the Celtic Rugby Club yesterday.

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Set to sell farming to tourists Stu Oldham

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nnovation and strength must underpin Mid Canterbury tourism as the region gears up to capitalise on a tourism bonanza that could just as easily wind up further south.

Christchurch International Airport is courting more flights from China as its city rebuilds its accommodation and tourism infrastructure - and this will have a significant effect here.

Figures suggest the growing Chinese middle class is increasingly keen on visiting New Zealand and that if anything, the number visits we’ve had so far is at the bottom end of potential.

Queenstown and Auckland have shared the spoils so far but the progressive re-establishment of Christchurch as the gateway to the South Island looks to be coming at the right time.

This has not been lost on local tourism bosses who have reinvigorated their focus on our district’s natural strengths to encourage more visitors to stop and allow Mid Canterbury to surf the burgeoning Asian tourism tsunami.

In today’s newspaper, Experience Mid Canterbury boss Nigel Birt confirms persistent whispers that tourism bosses want to explore a big, themed attraction in the district.

Rotorua has Agridome, a farm-based attraction disproportionately popular with tourists - so why shouldn’t a district synonymous with agriculture do things even better?

The agency is still some way off taking the idea to a feasibility study or to stakeholders, but the fact it would even consider a step-change in local tourism is encouraging.

Capitalising on the district’s farming strengths is a no-brainer, especially given the success many local businesses have had with their own great farm tourism products.

At the same time, tourism bosses now know even more about the popularity of “authentic” regional experiences among Asian travellers keen to see more of rural New Zealand.

They know the enthusiasm is there and they know the visitors are coming, and the time is right to make sure more of them stop in Mid Canterbury on their way to Mount Cook.

YOUR VIEW Rubbish contract WasteBusters are asking the Ashburton District Council to gift them a contract for waste and recycling worth millions of dollars, creating considerable risk, especially financial, to us ratepayers. If you thought the dairy markets were difficult, take a look at the recycled materials commodity prices over the years. Who carries the costs when the global recycling markets, controlled by Chinese buyers, dry up as happens from time to time? This is one reason why most councils and districts the size of Ashburton commercially tender the operations for their ratepayers. There are many hidden costs and risks in operating recycling and waste contracts.

WasteBusters within 24 hours have halved the profit predictions per annum. What are WasteBusters’ projected overheads for running the site and 20 staff ? How can they, with any confidence, project a profit to Ashburton District Council and ratepayers with such major overheads and no control of market prices? Who will cover any losses in a volatile market; do these go back to the ratepayer?

The recycling industry has one of the highest rates of accidents as it is about using crushing and shredding equipment and machinery. Talk to our national industry group WasteMinz who have been working with industry leaders to develop health and safety

guidelines for some years to help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries that happen in the waste recycling industry.

This highlights the importance of employing people with the necessary skills and capabilities, who in the current job market are in very short supply.

It is a different era than when we started WasteBusters in Ashburton in the 1990s.

Many employers are bringing in workers from overseas and thousands more people are needed to help in the rebuild of Christchurch and the dairy industry so we are job rich, but short of affordable housing and labour.

There are many opportunities for community groups like WasteBusters within resource recovery to create training and employment without taking on the risks of council contracts for large scale waste and recycling operations. For example, think of the social benefits of building affordable energy efficient housing and furniture using the building materials that are being wasted in Canterbury at this time.

Sheryl Stivens Member of the New Zealand Waste Advisory Board

1080 I note with concern the Hunters condemn threat article in the March 12 edition of the Guardian. Whilst the Deer Stalkers Association condemn the ecoterrorist threat to contaminate

milk formula, it is unfortunate Corey Geddes, past president of the Ashburton Branch has used this eco-terrorist threat to promote their ill advised anti 1080 theories.

Chamois, tahr, goats and all introduced browsing pests, cause massive damage to the fragile high country and other native vegetation and hunters do not and can not control their numbers. Any non-target killing of any introduced pests by a 1080 drop can only be seen as a ‘bonus’ given the damage they do to the environment.

I have seen first hand the destruction of our native forest under-story by deer. Deer browse many young native plant species and by doing so, prevent ongoing renewal of forest habitat. Any by-kill of deer or any other pest species by a 1080 drop can only be beneficial to a young forest trying to re establish after deer browsing.

The deerstalkers and other hunters need to be reminded of the damage their non-target and target pest species are doing to our forest and high country environment. Introduced browsing pest species should be control targeted like any other pests.

Good on the hunters for the kills they do make, they are helping to control destructive browsing animals but in the interests of protecting our critically endangered bird life and other biodiversity, should not be concerned about by-kill of non-target pest species.

The benefits, along with the disadvantages of using 1080 are well documented and its continued use has been supported by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright who thoroughly investigated all the scientific peer reviewed reports for a second time in recent years.

In her latest report she was emphatic that if we want to protect our critically endangered bird life and other biodiversity from extinction,1080 use was essential and should not only be continued but increased given the small area of the country that is actually targeted with it.

This report from an independent viewpoint speaks for itself and can be read or downloaded on the internet.

Peter Smith

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ur Government is backing New Zealand families to get ahead.

We’re gaining momentum in our plan to build a more productive and competitive economy and we want all Kiwis to reap the benefits.

Budget 2014 included half a billion dollars of support for families and a number of these initiatives are about to come into effect.

On April 1, a number of changes will kick in that will benefit New Zealand families.

Paid parental leave will increase by two weeks – and then by another two weeks from April next year. Parental tax credits jump from $150 a week to $220 a week on April 1, and the entitlement will increase from eight weeks to 10.

We are also boosting support for first home buyers. Our KiwiSaver HomeStart scheme will help 90,000 Kiwis put together a deposit on their first home. Support for buying a new home is doubling and the house price limits are increasing.

First home buyers will soon be able to withdraw all their KiwiSaver savings except the $1000 kick-start – this includes their tax credit. More people will be able to access Welcome Home Loans, as we’re aligning house price caps with the new KiwiSaver HomeStart Grant.

ACC levies, paid by employers and self-employed people, will fall to 90 cents per $100 of liable earnings, down from 95 cents. This reduces costs for hard-working small businesses around the country.

From July 1, New Zealand families with a standard car will also be $135 a year better off, as ACC levies are reduced.

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will rise to $14.75 an hour in April, along with the startingout and training hourly wage which is set at 80 per cent of the adult minimum wage.

Benefits and superannuation payments will increase on April 1. As well as benefit rates, this includes student allowances, student loan living costs, the

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foster care allowance and rates of supplementary assistance.

We legislated for benefits to increase each year in line with inflation, and National is committed to maintaining the married rate of superannuation at 66 per cent of the average wage.

Free doctors’ visits and pre-

scriptions are being extended to children under 13 from July 1 too. This ensures cost is not a factor when parents consider taking their child to the doctor.

Our National-led Government is responsibly managing its finances so these measures to support Kiwi families are possible.

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Attack death toll now 45 Forty-five people, including five children, were killed in attacks on Syrian Kurds as they celebrated their new year, a monitoring group says, accusing the Islamic State group of responsibility.

The attacks occurred on Friday in what was one of the IS group’s bloodiest days in Syria as the Sunni Muslim extremist group left dead more than 120 people across the war-ravaged country.

“There are now 45 dead from the attacks in Hasakeh, as most of those who were in critical condition passed away,” the Syrian Observatory for Human

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Rights said, updating its toll after reporting that 33 were killed.

Two explosions struck as members of Syria’s Kurdish minority took part in festivities on the eve of Nowruz, the Kurdish new year, in the northeastern city of Hasakeh.

“They were lighting the candles at night, and there were a lot children around,” said Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman.

There was still no claim of responsibility, but Abdel Rahman told AFP that the Islamic State group was behind the attacks.

He said the explosions were a few hundred metres apart from each other, with at least one of them caused by a suicide bomber inside a vehicle.

Hasakeh city is under the control of the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) and regime forces, but IS militants have launched attacks on towns nearby.

The jihadist offensive has sparked fierce clashes with Kurdish militia in the province, which is strategically located along Syria’s borders with Iraq and Turkey.

UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemned the “heinous” attacks,

while the commander of the Kurdish security forces, Joan Ibrahim, said “the crime that occurred in Hasakeh will not pass without retribution.”

The IS jihadists also attacked government checkpoints and positions in the central provinces of Homs and Hama on Friday, killing at least 82 members of forces loyal to the Syrian regime.

Sixty-two of those deaths were in the province of Hama alone, where IS attacked regime points along a key road leading north to Aleppo.

- AFP

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Frozen baby case turns into murder French prosecutors have begun a murder probe into one of the country’s worst cases of infanticide after five dead babies were discovered in a home near Bordeaux.

The babies’ 35-year-old mother was hospitalised in a psychiatric ward after police found the corpses on Thursday - four of them in the freezer.

Her 40-year-old husband was charged at the weekend with failing to report a crime and possession of the body of a homicide or involuntary manslaughter victim.

It was the father who found a thermal bag containing the first corpse of a newborn baby at the family home, a source close to the investigation said.

Investigators subsequently found the bodies of four other babies in a freezer at the home in the southwest of the country.

The mother apparently “gave birth at home alone”, the source said.

The worst case of infanticide in recent French history dates back to 2010, when a mother admitted to killing eight of her babies, smothering them immediately after they were born.

Another French mother was jailed in 2009 for smothering two boys born in secret when she was living in South Korea, and a third child born in France.

The bodies were also stored in a freezer.

- AFP

Children die in fire Seven children from the same family have died after their New York home was engulfed in flames when a portable cooker malfunctioned, authorities say.

The so-called hot plate, which is a small electrical heating element, may have been left on to keep food warm because of Orthodox Jewish customs that bar cooking on the Sabbath, New York fire commissioner Daniel Nigro said.

Firefighters were called to the blaze in the home in the borough of Brooklyn shortly after midnight on Saturday. The victims were aged between 5 and 15.

- AFP

Bobbi Kristina moved Whitney Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, has been moved from a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia to a rehabilitation facility as she continues to fight for her life. The aspiring actress was found unresponsive and face down in a bathtub at her home in Roswell, Georgia in January and taken to a nearby hospital. Two days later, she was transferred to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, where she was placed in a medically-induced coma as she was treated in the intensive care unit. Brown’s condition remains unchanged, but she has been relocated to a facility better equipped for more long-term care, reports TMZ.com.

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Thousands flock to ‘supertide’ Thirty thousand people have flocked to Mont Saint-Michel to see the “tide of the century” surround the picturesque French landmark.

A record-breaking crowd gathered at the rocky island topped with a Gothic Benedictine abbey to watch the sea surge up the bay on the Normandy coast, which is exposed to some of Europe’s strongest tides.

But the festive atmosphere as night fell and a wall of water as high as a four-storey building swept up the estuary was tempered by news of two drownings.

While the deaths of a 70-year-old fisherman swept away in the Gironde region of southwestern France, and of another man who was collecting shellfish off the Ile

Grande further north, were not directly linked to the socalled supertide, 15 people had to be rescued in the Brittany region alone after becoming trapped by tides.

Driven by the effects of the solar eclipse, the spring tide on Saturday night at Mont SaintMichel peaked at a record high of more than 14 metres, or a co-efficient of 119 out of a possible maximum of 120.

Spectators packed a nearkilometre-long footbridge that links the UNESCO World Heritage Site with the mainland while others watched from the crowded ramparts of the granite islet, which is visited by three million people a year.

Even before dawn, tourists from France and the world over - Japanese, Germans and

Belgians in particular - were taking up their places to watch the spectacle. Some 10,000 people had already turned up at Mont Saint-Michel on Friday night - where as the saying goes, the sea rises “at the speed of a galloping horse” only for the tide not to reach predicted levels.

Although dubbed the “tide of the century”, the “supertide” phenomenon occurs once every 18 years.

The supertide will also be felt in Tierra del Fuego off the southernmost tip of the South American mainland, the northern coast of Australia and the Bristol Channel in Britain.

The last so-called tide of the century was on March 10, 1997 and the next will be on March 3, 2033.

- AFP

Sierra Leone’s President Ernest Koroma has ordered the country’s entire population to stay in their homes for three days in a bid to stem the spread of the deadly ebola epidemic. “All Sierra Leoneans must stay at home for three days,” he announced yesterday, expanding a previous order for a lockdown in the capital Freetown and northern areas of the country nationwide. People will be ordered to stay home from March 27 to March 29, with “no trading activities across the country”.

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Campsite fire kills five A fire has swept through a South Korean campsite, killing five people including three children and injuring two. The dead - from two families - were asleep when the fire broke out yesterday, ravaging their tent close to an island beach near the western city of Incheon. An investigation was under way to determine the cause of the blaze, but firefighters suspect a short circuit in the victims’ electric sleeping mat may have triggered the fire.

- AFP

Species wiped out Massive wildfires in droughtstricken southern Chile have wiped out hundreds of plant species, and are now threatening animal life and a national park.

“We are witnessing a massive environmental catastrophe” in southern Chile, Accion Ecologica chief Luis Mariano Rendon says.

Rendon said “there have been whole species lost,” including the monkey puzzle tree. “They are trees that take hundreds of years to reach maturity. So this is a practically irreparable loss for current generations,” he said.

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■ HONG KONG

Tranquility in hectic Hong Kong

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izzyingly tall skyscrapers, countless shopping malls, congested streets: I knew Hong Kong was packed with them.

But ramshackle tin houses on stilts and peaceful waterways in a village so quiet you can cycle through it with no fear of imminent death beneath the wheels of roaring traffic? I hadn’t expected that.

Hong Kong is the ultimate chameleon city, with enough on offer that it can give travellers exactly what they want, whenever they find themselves looking for it, at whatever the budget.

And so if you tire of the city, a completely different way of life can be found on neighbouring Lantau Island.

On the western side of the island, at the bottom of a steeply winding mountain road is Tai O, the oldest fishing village in Hong Kong.

Harking back to an ancient way of life are the knockabout wooden and tin houses on stilts over the tidal mudflats, nestled so close together they seem to overlap, where you can lose yourself for hours wandering the narrow wooden walkways.

Home to the Tanka people, it has small shopfronts selling all manner of seafood, such as dried fish, shrimp paste, and some kind of puffed-up squid that looks like a balloon animal.

Children whiz past 300-yearold temples on their bikes, and family-run restaurant balconies jut over the water as locals paddle by in wooden boats.

As wonderful as it is, I must confess: the peaceful charm of Tai O is not a secret, not since a 5.7km cable car was built to get tourists up to Lantau peak in less than 30 minutes.

That means people flooding the island to see the 34m Tian Tan Buddha and the centuryold Po Lin monastery can reach the village more easily than ever before, but those who take a local bus down from the totally artificial Ngong Ping village to the Tai O early in the day will be amply rewarded by a pattern of life that feels a world away from the bustling metropolis just a short train trip to the north.

Hong Kong coastlines are truly dazzling, especially on blue-sky days, and hikers who

Neda Vanovac went to Hong Kong expecting to have to put up with a multitude of shopping malls and congested streets, but instead managed to find peaceful waterways and quiet villages.

Tai O is the oldest fishing village in Hong Kong.

appear in miniature trekking the mountain path far below the cable car can often be seen pausing to survey the breathtaking views of the peaks out to the South China Sea. A 20-minute train ride back to Hong Kong island is a fun way to blow your own mind as you emerge from the subway once more among those gleaming towers of commerce, bright pink taxis swooping past as the clang of endless construction rings in your ears.

There’s plenty of old to be discovered among the new here, though, and to sniff out the less obvious stories of the city, it’s best to find a city tour. If you can eat your way through it, so much the better: that’s my philosophy, and that’s how I find the Hong Kong Foodie tasting tour of Central and Sheung Wan. This is how to eat like a local, I learn, as we visit one familyrun restaurant after another,

some beneath the street, some up narrow staircases behind a butchery, some tucked away between antique stores on Hollywood Road.

Each restaurant we visit specialises in something: slurping wonton noodle soup and knocking elbows with bankers, savouring eight types of meat at the Dragon Restaurant, refreshing ourselves with sugar cane juice in the exquisitely tiled 1930s art deco store of Kung Lee juices.

Delicious freshly baked egg custard tarts from the Hei Lee cake shop become my daily staple as I try to gobble them down without burning my mouth with the piping-hot filling, as the pastry flakes away in my hands.

Wandering through Central, my nostrils are assaulted by the distinctive odour of the remains of the oldest wet market in the city, running along Graham Street.

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In two years it will be moved inside a new purpose-built building, ending an era of dirty and chaotic streets choked with foot traffic and rotting vegetables, for something altogether newer and cleaner, though not necessarily better.

Here I enjoy watching the street theatre play out featuring Hong Kong’s smaller inhabitants: a cat dips its head into a bag of dried scallops while the shopkeeper is distracted; a fish makes a last-minute bid for freedom, throwing itself desperately onto the footpath as a woman laden with designer shopping bags brushes past, not seeming to notice the fishmonger expertly flipping it back into a tank.

Incongruity is the name of the game, and when your head is spinning from the constant juxtapositions vying for your attention, it’s best to beat a peaceful retreat.

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those famous views, you can’t go past the Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel in Wan Chai.

Double-decker buses trundle by on the street, but way up above the city on the sleek and modern 37th floor my room offers a magnificent 180-degree view of the constant motion of Hong Kong island, across Victoria Harbour to Kowloon.

It’s hard to tear yourself away from the window, especially when ensconced in a generously sized quiet room in a city where space is at a premium.

After long days of roaming the streets and being dazzled by new discoveries (incredible dim sum! Tranquil bird gardens! Quirky street art!

The terror of being trapped in surging rush-hour crowds!) having an oasis of calm in Hong Kong is essential.

Without one, the city might just swallow you whole. - AAP

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Hampstead’s Les McIntyre slides into home as Rebels catcher Daz Young attempts the run-out at home plate in the Mid Canterbury Softball Senior Mixed grade final at Argyle Park on Saturday. The Hampstead Hawks soared over the ADSC Rebels as they defended their title. In the lower grades, the Fairfield Juniors beat the Rookie Panthers in under 13 little league, the Hampstead All Stars beat the Elite Panthers in the under 11 little league and the Allenton Tigers beat the Hampstead Strikers by one run in the under 9 tee ball final.

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Another game of two halves for Warriors

By Michael Burgess Perhaps with the knowledge that the attention of the sporting nation was elsewhere, it looked like the Warriors wanted to do their bit and run up a cricket score on Saturday.

They scored at a point a minute in the first quarter - leading the Parramatta Eels 22-0 after 21 minutes - before falling away badly in the second half.

It continued a pattern for the 2015 season - in each match they have managed one good 40-minute spell (Newcastle, first; Canberra, second) and one poor half.

Part of it is early-season rust but the trait will need to be expunged quickly.

Against the big teams such as

the Rabbitohs, Roosters, Storm and Panthers, it could cost them victory.

“We dropped off in the second half, which was disappointing,” said winger Manu Vatuvei.

“We can’t do that sort of thing against the Broncos [next week].

“We need to be on for 80 minutes. But at least we picked ourselves up towards the end.”

The Warriors’ fade on Saturday coincided with the departure of Sam Tomkins, who left the field after hurting his knee in a tackle.

The fullback will have scans to assess the severity of the injury.

Tomkins was again impressive and the team lost some structure in his absence, as Tui

Sam Tomkins is wrapped up a big Eels double tackle.

Lolohea moved to fullback and Ben Henry to centre.

“We didn’t handle the changes as well as we could have,” admitted Warriors coach Andrew McFadden.

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nel [and] we didn’t trust each other.”

Meanwhile, concussion issues might dominate the agenda over the next few days, as Eels hooker Nathan Peats looked badly dazed as he was assisted from the field in the first half, only to return and complete the match.

“Yeah, I was surprised [he returned]” said McFadden.

“He looked like he was pretty dazed.”

Eels coach Brad Arthur defended the decision, saying he had full confidence in the judgement of his medical team.

“I was told he was good to go back out,” said Arthur.

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Waerea-Hargreaves impressed by Penrith’s start By ian Mccullough Sydney Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is expecting another bruising battle against Penrith tonight and

admits a much-improved performance is required after last week’s loss to South Sydney.

The Roosters were run down by the Rabbitohs at ANZ Stadium, losing 34-26 after letting

slip a 10-point second-half lead.

They now face a Panthers side who have started the season in impressive fashion with wins over Canterbury and the Gold Coast.

Ivan Cleary’s side thumped

the Titans 40-0 last week.

“They have some real threat out wide and (Matt) Moylan at fullback is now one of the best fullbacks in the NRL,” WaereaHargreaves told AAP. - AAP

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In brief Souths tame Tigers South Sydney have maintained their unbeaten start to the NRL season but needed all of their experience and class to see off a highly-competitive Wests Tigers side 20-6 at ANZ Stadium yesterday. The fortunes of the two sides have run in opposite directions over the past four years with the Tigers not featuring in the finals since 2011 and Souths becoming a NRL powerhouse James Tedesco under Michael Maguire. But the future looks bright for the Tigers and in Luke Brooks, Mitch Moses and James Tedesco they have three playmakers who should feature prominently for many years to come. But for all of their potential the Tigers are a long way from being the finished article. The same cannot be said of the reigning premiers who even when not at their best, know how to win. - AAP

Stuart slams Raiders Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has slammed his side for not playing up to “first grade standard” during their 22-20 loss to the Dragons on Saturday. Up 18-0 after just 20 minutes at GIO Stadium, the Green Machine’s wheels quickly came tumbling off after a fourth try was disallowed by the video referee for a double movement.

The Dragons then put on four straight tries, two of which Stuart labelled “soft”, to overrun the Raiders in the 75th minute. “It’s not first grade standard,” Stuart said.

“We lost that game ourselves. Poor pieces of play, some individual performances tonight that weren’t first grade standard.”

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Windies put to the sword “Counter-intuitive as it is, this account must begin with Marlon Samuels. It was he who - dozy as if still on his deckchair in Jamaica - dropped Martin Guptill from the third ball. Has any man since Lazarus gained such instant and surely everlasting fame from a life?

Fifty overs later, the rueful West Indies to a man trudged up to shake Guptill’s hand and then stood aside as Guptill paraded from the Cake Tin while 32,000 Kiwis chanted his name. Beside it was 237 not out, the second highest score in oneday history. ‘Welcome the elite,’ said Chris Gayle, himself a double century-maker in this World Cup, and Guptill grinned. ‘I’m still not sure what happened today, to be honest,’ Guptill said later.”

Greg Baum, Sydney Morning Herald

Windies swept aside “So in a competition that has offered much to enjoy in the past five weeks, the four indisputably best teams will contest the semi-finals.

Clearly South Africa will have the better training period heading in to the game, and, frankly, the two days grace that New Zealand are allowed between two matches is unfair. But Brendon McCullum’s side are riding a crest and the support at Eden Park promises to get the adrenaline pumping through even the most weary of bodies. The innings played

by Guptill was remarkable not just for the runs he made but the manner in which they came. We are constantly being told this is the age of invention: of flicks and flamingos, ramps and reverses, switch-hits and sixes, IPLs and Big Bashes. Except nobody appears to have told him, for if this, ultimately, was a display of power-hitting delivered by a tall fellow with long levers and a penchant for the front foot, then it was the orthodoxy of it all that caught the eye, utterly without recourse to frills or frippery: no dancing down the pitch, or moving around the crease.”

Mike Selvey, The Guardian

World Cup record 237 “It has to be a prime candidate for the most expensive mistake in a World Cup, or even in the whole history of white-ball cricket, as it paved the way for New Zealand to reach the semi-finals, for the seventh time in 11 tournaments. Martin Guptill, New Zealand’s tall 28 year-old opening batsman, had scored four runs against West Indies when he clipped a catch to square-leg, where Marlon Samuels dropped it. Three hours later Guptill had scored 237 - the highest innings ever in World Cups - and he was still not out.”

Scyld Berry, The Telegraph

NZ ready to dream “Throughout the World Cup, a tv ad has featured Brendon McCullum telling his country to ‘dream big, New Zealand’. By the time the crowd drifted away into the Wellington night, having seen the Martin Guptill-inspired Kiwis destroy West Indies, the dream was fast becoming a reality.”

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Tech breaks trophy hoodoo

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Tech put past final failures behind them with a convincing 111-run win over Coldstream to lift the Muirhead Rosebowl at the Ashburton Domain Oval on Saturday.

Appearing in the club’s sixth straight senior cricket final, Tech were able to add just the second Rosebowl win over firsttime finalists Coldstream.

The club has had the Sharks or the Stags appear in the past five finals but only had one team this year that completed a dominant season, becoming the first team to win all three 45-over trophies - the Pritchard Shield, Muirhead Rosebowl and the Studholme Shield - in the same summer.

Tech were sent into bat where

the Gallagher brothers, Callum and Morgan, combined for a 100-run opening partnership to set their side up for a big total.

Callum Gallagher was the first to go for 31 at 102/1 while Morgan played a captain’s knock of 78, eventually the fifth wicket to fall at 154/5. Jason Morrison finished the innings off with 37 not out as Tech made 213, aided by 36 extras.

Jay Houston was the pick of the bowlers with 3/46 from his nine overs, while Richard Print had 2/30 including the wicket of his opposing captain.

Coldstream’s chase didn’t get off to a great start. They lost losing three wickets, including that of key batsman Bo Houston, to be 18/3 after five overs.

Just as Coldstream appeared to settle they lost two wickets

with the score on 42, including another key scalp of Jono Print, stumped by opposing wicket keeper Morgan Gallagher off the bowling of Morrison for 16.

All hope was not lost for Coldstream with Richard Print at the crease, and his side were hoping for another blazing century like the one he had provided in the semi-final a week earlier. It wasn’t to be as he was he was the next batsman to depart, run out for 38 by Alex Veint to have Coldstream struggling at 87/6 in the 23rd over.

Print had driven straight down the pitch and followed through on the shot, with Veint collecting the ball off his own bowling and threw it back, guiding the ball between the legs of the retreating batsman to run him out.

Veint then took the ball and cleaned out the tail to finish with 3/30 off 5.2, taking the last wicket in the 27th over to have Coldstream all out for 102.

“The boys all chipped in and were stoked with the win and a bit relieved at the same time,” Tech captain Morgan Gallagher said.

Already considered the top team for the season by winning the Studholme Shield, Tech confirmed their status in the final and completed the rare trophy-treble - as well as being unbeaten at home to defend the Bevan Stroud Memorial Challenge Trophy all season.

The only trophy Tech didn’t claim was ironically the Twenty20 Trophy, won by Coldstream, which they had won in all six previous seasons.

Punselie rescues college batting effort

By Jonathan Leask

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The Ashburton College 1st XI will start the second day of their two day Canterbury Secondary Schools’ cricket match against St Andrew’s College 2nd XI 25 runs behind.

Batting first college made 194 thanks to an almost run-a-

ball 92 from number nine batsman Scott Punselie.

College were 62/7 when Punselie came to the crease and his 14 fours and one six guided them towards 200 before he was the last man out.

Punselie had started with a 38-run stand with Gareth Hunt (37) to get college to triple fig-

ures, then had Josh Buchanan (11) play the support role in a 49-run partnership before taking the lead in a 45-run final wicket partnership that had Jarrod Hopwood 0 not out.

College then had Stac 51/4 only for a 108-run stand to put the hosts in charge at 159/5 and they were able to surpass

college, but only by 25 runs.

Kieran Hunt had 3/42 from nine overs and Josh Gill 2/23 from six overs as they dismissed Stac in the final over of the day.

College will resume with the start of their second innings on Saturday, looking to build a lead and chase the outright result.

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In brief

■ CRICKET

Guptill shreds record books

By Andrew Alderson The New Zealand cricketers continued re-sculpting how the game is perceived in this country with a 143-run dismantling of the West Indies in Saturday night’s World Cup quarterfinal.

The record-equalling ninth consecutive ODI victory places them into a seventh World Cup semi-final in 11 editions.

Led by Martin Guptill’s unbeaten 237 from 163 balls, New Zealand marmalised the West Indian bowling attack to make 393 for six, the country’s thirdhighest ODI innings.

A squadron of willing hitters supplemented Guptill’s lead, including Grant Elliott’s 27 off 11 balls - the pair made 55 for the fifth wicket in 19 balls.

The batting was reinforced by a thorough bowling and fielding performance led by Trent Boult, with four wickets for 44, and 36-year-old Daniel Vettori channelling ‘Air Jordan’ on the third man boundary with a onehanded leap to dismiss Marlon Samuels.

His casual strut and flick of the ball afterwards enhanced the theatre before he was mobbed.

“I couldn’t believe he leapt up and stuck out his paw like that,” Boult said.

“The best sight was seeing everyone sprint towards him and grab him. That was cool.”

Boult returned to the top of the tournament wicket-taking charts with 19 as the West Indies were dismissed for 250.

Samuels had an unfortunate match.

Guptill drove a boundary to start the game but survived a scare third ball.

West Indian master blaster Chris Gayle congratulates Martin Guptill on his stunning achievement on Saturday.

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He clipped a low catch off Jerome Taylor to Samuels at square leg - the spill cost 233 further runs.

No West Indies bowling tourniquet could stem the flow as they struggled to hit competitive lengths and Darren Sammy (8-0-38-0) was the only bowler to concede less than a run a ball.

Guptill’s achievement once occupied the figment of cricketers’ imaginations, but 30,268 packed into the waterfront amphitheatre can vouch it was real.

Guptill became the: * First New Zealander to make a double century in an ODI.

* The second-highest scorer in an ODI behind Rohit Sharma’s 264. * Highest run-scorer in an innings at a World Cup (overtaking Chris Gayle’s 215). * First New Zealander to score consecutive centuries at a World Cup. * The highest scorer in a World Cup knockout match.

Gayle was quickly on the scene to congratulate Guptill once he reached 217.

“Chris came up and said, ‘congratulations, welcome to the club’.”

The delirious crowd chanted “Mar-tin, Gup-till”.

He deserved every bit of adulation in his seventh and most memorable ODI ton.

West Indies heads’ lowered and shoulders slumped as the innings progressed, including captain Jason Holder, who at times struggled to get his players’ attention as demoralisation seeped in.

Guptill gave regular catching practice to the crowd in the latter stages but three scything square cuts provided the best gauge to his early form. His head was stiller than anything you might see carved on Mt Rushmore.

New Zealand’s plan to reach the 35th over with three wickets or less down again proved profitable.

At that point, they were on 187-2, moments after Guptill brought up his first century in 111 balls.

His second took 41.

The West Indian highlight was Gayle’s stoic 61 off 33 as he braved back pain.

He appeared to take Bob Marley’s Get Up, Stand Up anthem to heart when it aired over the PA. Gayle used his bottom hand to maximum effect with eight sixes and two fours, meaning running between the wickets was kept to a minimum.

He took 21 off one Vettori over, but Adam Milne eventually enticed him to chop on.

New Zealand’s convincing display wasn’t entirely unpredictable.

On form, they were expected to dominate, but to this extent?

Extraordinary.

It was further evidence uncharted cricketing territory is within their grasp.

- HOS

Proteas a whole new challenge for Black Caps New Zealand’s ability to play quality pace bowling will be examined by South Africa in their Cricket World Cup semi-final in Auckland on Tuesday.

The Black Caps disposed of the West Indies in their quarter-final encounter in Wellington and the seam bowling of the men from the Caribbean was inconsistent.

Kiwi opener Martin Guptill blasted them to all corners, but the Proteas are on another level.

In Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Kyle Abbott and Vernon Philander, they have an imposing pace battery which can rile any side regardless of who is selected.

Leg-spinner Imran Tahir has

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also taken 15 wickets at the World Cup. It was only two years and two months ago when the Black Caps were shot out for 45 on the first day of a test match in the Republic.

Steyn and Morkel combined for five wickets, and Philander took the other five.

Brendon McCullum, Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson all played in that test and some scars may still remain.

The Black Caps were also exposed by the electric pace and movement of Australian leftarmer Mitchell Starc when he took 6-28 during last month’s Pool A last-wicket thriller at Eden Park.

Starc skittled the New Zea-

Dale Steyn awaits the Black Caps at Eden Park on Tuesday.

landers after they built up for the World Cup with games against Sri Lanka and Pakistan,

who rarely tested them with the new ball.

Tahir, however, will be South Africa’s semi-final wildcard.

The leg-spinner bagged 4-26 in the Proteas’ quarter-final win over Sri Lanka.

Quality leg-spin bowling is rarely seen on the international stage and Tahir has taken 70 wickets in 37 one-day internationals at 19.94 after making his debut for South Africa in 2011.

After New Zealand racked up 393-6 against the West Indies in Wellington on Saturday, there is little reason to think their confidence wouldn’t be sky-high, but they will know that a tougher test awaits.

- NZME

No retirement for Gayle Chris Gayle intends to keep playing international cricket with his eyes on the 2016 World Twenty20, but admitted his back injury will sideline him from next month’s Test series against England.

The 35-year-old Jamaican hit a typically flamboyant 33-ball 61 as West Indies slumped to a crushing defeat to New Zealand in the World Cup quarter-finals with many in the game expecting Gayle to end his rollercoaster relationship with the national team. But the veteran of 103 Tests and 269 ODIs intends to keep playing and is keen to help West Indies to the World T20 in India next year.

- AFP

Best I’ve seen - Hesson The theme of selflessness is what impressed New Zealand cricket coach Mike Hesson most about Saturday’s 143-run World Cup quarter-final victory over the West Indies. Headlined by Martin Guptill’s 237 from 163 balls and Daniel Vettori’s ‘36-year-old White Men Can Jump’ catch at third man, New Zealand’s performance was full of moments where expectations were exceeded, which enabled them to rise to the pressures of knock-out cricket.

Hesson said Guptill exemplified the team-first mantra in what he considered to be the best ODI innings he’d seen.

- NZME

Miller keeps it real South Africa batsman David Miller has a talent for deadpan humour.

Asked if he watched New Zealand’s Cricket World Cup quarterfinal against the West Indies on Saturday, and more particularly Martin Guptill’s unbeaten innings of 237, Miller affects a poker face and says “no ... what happened?”

It’s unlikely New Zealand’s 143run win over the West Indies and Guptill’s record-breaking 163-ball innings haven’t been keen talking points among the Proteas but Miller is keeping things low key ahead of tomorrow’s semi-final at Eden Park. Miller said South Africa’s past performances have no relevance to its current, relatively young and well-rounded squad which is determined to forge its own history.

- NZME

All eyes on the pitch Australia are hoping for true home ground advantage in Thursday’s World Cup semi-final against India: an SCG pitch that suits their starstudded pace attack. The venue hosted the highest-scoring match of the tournament so far, when Australia clubbed 9-376 against Sri Lanka and posted a 64-run win.

South Africa also made batting look incredibly easy in Sydney during the pool stage, scoring 5-408 against a hapless West Indies side. Innovative stars Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers both excelled on pitches they could largely trust, shuffling around to score magnificent centuries.

Returning to the scene of his maiden ODI ton, Maxwell was hoping for a strip with a bit more spice. “Hopefully we get a fast one.

It has been a pretty good wicket this year and hopefully there is a bit of grass there as well,” Maxwell said on arrival in Sydney. Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Johnson and Josh Hazlewood would be a handful on such a surface.

- AAP

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Mudlarks to the fore at Methven Junior driver Michelle Neilson navigated Johnny Eyre through the tricky terrain of a wet and heavy track in Methven to win the P.G. O’Reilly Snr Memorial

In brief Magic too good Sometimes the losses feel like wins and the wins like losses. The Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic have experienced both in their past few transtasman netball league matchups. After two fighting defeats to Australian heavyweights the Swifts and the Vixens over the past two weeks, the Magic went into last night’s match against the Mainland Tactix looking to “re-set” their season with a confidence-building performance. But the 52-49 win did little to improve the Magic’s mood. The experience of the Magic’s internationals had to come to the fore in the final few minutes as the Waikato-Bay of Plenty side managed to eke out a scrappy win.

- NZME

Ko four off the pace World No 1 Lydia Ko will enter today’s final round of the JTBC Founders Cup in Phoenix four strokes back from the lead. The 17-yearold, who is in a share of fifth place, carded a three-under 69 during her third round yesterday as she moved to 12-under for the week; Korean Hyo Joo Kim is in first at 16-under. Ko is firmly in contention heading in to the final day of the LPGA Tour event.

- NZME

Handicap Pace yesterday.

Neilson steered Johnny Eyre wide away from the mud to the greener pastures on the home straight to take the win

by three-and-a-half lengths from Mighty Peruvian, which had a two-and-a-quarter length buffer on third placed Midfrew Tarpediem.

Earlier the persistent rainfall forced the organisers to do away with the use of the motorised mobile starter gates, and call up the clerk of the

course Mandy White and her mount to fill in as the mobile starter, a situation which was well handled by the junior drivers in race five.

■ FOOTBALL

Phoenix prevail in rain-shortened clash

By Vince RugaRi Wellington Phoenix have underlined their A-League title credentials, moving four points clear on top after a 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar in a rain-shortened match at Suncorp Stadium yesterday.

As the rest of their rivals stumbled in the five-way race for first place, the Phoenix - led

by Socceroo Nathan Burns fired as they overcame an early deficit to register an important victory.

The match threatened to descend into farce in the second half as Brisbane’s recent wild weather worsened, waterlogging the pitch to the point where short, simple passes were held up by large puddles.

Referee Alan Milliner was forced to officially abandon the game in the 73rd minute, with the result at the time standing to give the Phoenix their first

ever win at Suncorp Stadium, in front of 10,075 brave fans.

An FFA match official explained: “It was the score at the time. If the game had been stopped before halftime it would have been a replay.”

Brisbane’s Andrija Kaluderovic put the home side ahead after just five minutes, poking in a cross from left-back Corey Brown to complete a clinical counter attack from the Roar.

But it was a short-lived lead, as Wellington’s in-form attack kept knocking at the door - and then kicked it down.

After a parade of chances, Michael McGlinchey finally restored parity for the Phoenix after 15 minutes, although all the credit for the goal should go to Burns.

Cutting in from the right hand side, Burns cut out five Brisbane defenders on a scything run before passing to McGlinchey, who made no mis-

take from point-blank range.

Then just moments before the halftime whistle, Burns pounced to put Wellington 2-1 up.

Fijian flyer Roy Krishna pulled the trigger from inside the box, but his shot cannoned off the right post and into the path of Burns, who had a wideopen goal at his mercy.

The Phoenix are now four points ahead of Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC and Perth Glory, who are all tied in second place on 38 points.

The result also puts a dent in Brisbane’s finals hopes, particularly after Melbourne City’s surprise win over Sydney FC on Saturday.

The Roar remain seventh, but are five points behind City and have the added burden of an AFC Champions League campaign to contend with as the A-League season reaches the home stretch.

- AAP

Goalscorer Nathan Burns

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RESULTS The weather was raining and the track slow for the Methven Harness at Methven yesterday.

RACE 1 - MCGIRR FAMILY PACE, $7500, 2400m 3-4 Maximus Prime (6) S Ottley 1 6-7 Dakota Fred (10) J Hay 2 1-1 Toot Toot (2) M Williamson3 Scratched: Tom Bola, Danielle Van De Kamp.

Also (finishing order): 9-9 Tilly Bromac, 8-8 Gabby’s Star, 5-5 Sioux West, 7-6 Honey Smith, 12-12 Caesar’s Jade, 4-3 Chal Shocked, 14-13 Whychange, 11-11 Lady Cullens Reign, 15-15 Jayees Supreme, 10-10 Tutoko Kid, 13-14 Thomas, 2-2 Chip Ganassi.

5L, 1-1/4L, Lg nk. Time: 3:18.30. MR: 2:13.00.

Last 800m: 63.27. Win: $6.30. Places: $2.10, $3.30, $1.90. Q: $54.00. Tri: $338.80 (6,10,2).

First4: $935.20 (6,10,2,7).

Trainer: Michael Heenan, Methven. Breeding: 4 g Extreme Three-Mia Bella.

RACE 2 - SOUTHERN DEMOLITION 2YO MOBILE TROT, $9000, 1609m 2-2 Wilma’s Mate (6) D Butt 1 6-6 Star Pride (3) M Edmonds 2 7-7 Dark Ops (5) A Clark 3 Scratched: Aldebaran Ay M. Also (in finishing order): 1-1 Arannalea, 3-3 He’s Like The Wind, 4-4 The Fox, 5-5 Anna Kate (Pulled up). 6L, 1-1/2L, 10-1/4L. Time: 2:14.10.

MR: 2:14.10. Last 800m: 67.07. Win: $2.40.

Places: $1.60, $6.80. Quinella: $31.50. Trifecta: $678.50 (6,3,5). First4: $3442.50 (6,3,5,8).

Sub: Arannalea (8).

Trainer: D & C Butt, Woodend Beach. Breeding: 2 f Pegasus Spur-Mybrotherwasastar.

RACE 3 - MIDLANDS SEED MOBILE PACE, $7500, 2300m 2-2 Ancient Moonlight (12) B Butt 1 5-5 Amounis (4) D White 2 1-1 Matty Groves (16) R May 3 Scr: Johnny Jet, Ohapuku Eyre, Extreme Princess, Daniel Thomas, Pure Grit.

Also (finish order): 4-3 Boomer Bailey, 13-13 Lady Warhol, 9-8 Zena Mac, 8-10 Cover Drive, 11-11 Young Mister Grace, 6-6 All Nuts N Bolts, 10-9 Changeover A Flyin, 3-4 Millwood Lanoch, 7-7 Ashdal Maid, 12-12 John Doe (Pulled up).

3/4L, 6L, 1/2L. Time: 3:07.00. MR: 2:10.80. Last 800m: 63.05. Win: $6.00. Places: $2.20, $3.30, $2.00. Quinella: $23.30. Trifecta: $196.20 (12,4,16). First4: $1380.60 (12,4,16,11). Double: $15.20 (6/12), $7.30 (6/4). Treble: $179.50 (6/6/12). Sub: Matty Groves (16).

Trainer: Bob Butt, Woodend Beach. Breeding: 4 g Live Or Die-Moonlight Romance.

RACE 4 - MID CANTERBURY TROTTING OWNERS ASSN TROT, $7500, 2400m

11-12 Monkey’s Way (9) R Close 1 4-5 Gleneleven (4) T Mitchell 2 7-7 Shadow Galleon (8) J Smolenski 3 Scr: Ruthless Success, Izinthezone, Bear’s Rest, No Fears.

Also (in finishing order): 1-1 Everybody Knows, 8-8 Arran Chief, 3-2 Need Success, 2-3 Debaneyre, 14-15 Harley, 6-6 Trial Separation, 13-13 Rocknpop, 12-11 South Coaster, 10-9 Boyz Let Loose, 9-10 Another Delight, 5-4 October Rain, 15-14 China Express (Pulled up).

1/2 hd, 1/2 nk, 4L. Time: 3:28.10. MR: 2:19.50.

Last 800m: 63.79. Win: $30.50. Places: $8.00, $3.30, $4.00. Quinella: $116.70. Tri: $2427.20 (9,4,8). First4: Not Struck. Sub: Everybody Knows (7).

Trainer: John Aarts, Rangiora. Breeding: 5 g Monkey Bones-Fleur Du Soleil.

RACE 5 - FULTON HOGAN & THE PAINT LAB HORNBY MOBILE, $7500, 2300m 9-9 Highland Reign (12) J Young 1 1-1 Christopher Banner (11) K Butt 2 8-8 Scanreco Bay (3) J Markham 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 7-7 Justoclassie, 3-2 Likely Jet, 12-11 Peruvian Atom, 6-6 Shadow Rider, 5-5 Nothingtolaughabout, 11-12 Artys On Fire, 10-10 Redback Jars, 2-3 Apache Moon, 4-4 Tuuta.

2L, Lg nk, 1/2L. Time: 3:10.70. MR: 2:13.40. Last 800m: 63.93. Win: $27.70. Places: $5.60, $1.40, $4.60. Quinella: $24.00. Trifecta: $1544.00 (12,11,3). First4: $9262.30 (12,11,3,10). Quaddie: Not Struck. Double: $1031.30 (9/12), $31.50 (9/11+). Sub: Christopher Banner (11).

Trainer: Bruce Negus, Burnham. Breeding: 4 m McArdle-Mainland Reign.

RACE 6 - ROBBIE’S BAR & BISTRO ASHBURTON PACE, $7500, 3000m 7-7 Coyote (12) R Curtin 1 1-2 Mustang Bullitt (5) R May 2 5-5 Man Of Change (2) G O’Reilly 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 11-10 The Ghost, 10-11 Olde Oake Arnie, 3-3 Living Glory, 4-4 Supershakes, 12-12 Kilmorich, 9-8 Blues Singer, 8-9 Minnie Flynnie, 6-6 Yippe Ki Yay, 13-13 Bank Girl, 2-1 Burn Off. Nse, 4L, Nk. Time: 4:21.40. MR: 2:20.40. Last 800m: 65.70. Win: $13.70. Places: $4.10, $2.00, $3.10. Quinella: $35.60. Trifecta: $1005.40 (12,5,2). First4: $16779.50 (12,5,2,7). Sub: Mustang Bullitt (5).

Trainer: Fiona Baigent, Weedons. Breeding: 6 g Julius Caesar-Storm Chaser.

RACE 7 - BLACKWELL CONTRACTING TROT, $8000, 3000m 2-2 Blue Don (5) R May 1 7-6 Springbank Eden (16) M Williamson 2 6-8 Star Commando (17) J Curtin 3 Scratched: Little Bro, Pammys Boy, Donsmedad, Kerryn Kylie, Thanksforplaying.

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Winners are grinners: Mud is not an issue when you’ve just won the feature race, as Michelle Neilson confirms at the Methven trots yesterday.

PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON

Also (in finishing order): 8-7 Dream Big, 9-9 Danke, 13-12 Overstayer, 5-3 Clean Break, 11-10 Bono Hest, 1-5 Brookside Colt, 10-11 Diggerboy, 3-1 All Royal Gal, 12-13 Saltwater Gold, 4-4 No Potato.

1/2 hd, 1-1/4L, 7L. Time: 4:26.20. MR: 2:22.80.

Last 800m: 65.17. Win: $6.10. Places: $2.20, $3.10, $3.50. Q: $37.90. Tri: $545.90 (5,16,17).

First4: $5802.80 (5,16,17,11). Double: $84.40 (12/5), $80.40 (12/16). Treble: $3908.60 (12/12/5). Sub: Brookside Colt (15).

Trainer: G & N Hope, Woodend Beach. Breeding: 5 g Monarchy-Kaysun Blue.

RACE 8 - PG O’REILLY SNR MEMORIAL HANDICAP PACE, $9000, 3000m 2-5 Johnny Eyre (8) M Neilson 1 3-2 Mighty Peruvian (12) S Golding 2 12-12 Midfrew Tarpediem (3) M William 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 7-6 Tubby Jim, 9-8 Tokohoka, 5-3 K C Monet, 6-7 Perissa, 1-1 Jack Hammer, 8-9 Westburn Jewel, 11-10 Lottie Franco, 13-13 Betty Golightly, 10-11 Sheer Class, 4-4 Motu Pathfinder.

3-1/2L, 2-1/4L, 3-1/2L. Time: 4:16.10. MR: 2:17.40.

M7 Forbury Park harness

Last 800m: 63.12. Win: $7.30. Places: $2.90, $2.40, $7.80. Quinella: $28.30. Trifecta: $1368.90 (8,12,3). First4: $2276.90 (8,12,3,11).

Sub: Jack Hammer (9).

Trainer: Mike Brown, East Eyreton. Breeding: 4 g Christian Cullen-Wai Eyre Lady.

RACE 9 - MAINLAND WOOL MOBILE PACE, $8000, 2300m 4-4 Marshal Star (3) J Curtin 1 3-3 Culinary Delight (4) J Dunn 2 1-1 Romanite (7) R May 3 Scratched: Canndew, Satori.

Also (in finishing order): 5-5 K C Pedro, 2-2 Break Dance, 11-11 Tough Enough, 8-8 Flyin Louie, 9-6 Chantrey, 10-10 Franco Envoy, 6-7 Firebreak, 7-9 Loose Cannon, 12-12 Alan Golightly (Pulled up).

Head, Head, 4L. Time: 3:15.60. MR: 2:16.90.

Last 800m: 64.29. Win: $8.90. Places: $2.70, $2.50, $1.70. Quinella: $30.50. Trifecta: $198.30 (3,4,7). First4: $771.60 (3,4,7,9). Double: $73.00 (8/3), $36.70 (8/4). Sub: Romanite (7).

Trainer: Nick Le Lievre, Weedons. Breeding: 4 g Badlands Hanover-Welcome Star.

RACE 10 - SHEARMAC ALUMINIUM & JOINERY HANDICAP TR, $9000, 2400m 1-4 Never Fear (5) P O’Reilly 1 7-6 Millicent (1) L Lester 2 3-5 Xmas Joyella (10) C D Thornley 3 Scratched: Trouble Rieu.

Also (finish order): 4-3 Lavros Segil, 8-8 Kowhai Whiz, 9-9 Cherry Lindenny, 2-1 Sarah Palin, 6-7 Willie Shine, 5-2 Clifden Clowers, 10-10 Sarah Lindenny, 11-11 Mc Blizzard (Pulled up).

4-1/4L, 2-1/4L, 3/4L. Time: 3:27.40. MR: 2:19.00.

Last 800m: 64.20. Win: $3.80. Places: $2.40, $3.30, $2.40. Quinella: $29.40. Trifecta: $186.10 (5,1,10). First4: $610.40 (5,1,10,12).

Trainer: Patrick O’Reilly, Huntingdon. Breeding: 5 m Pegasus Spur-Without Fear.

RACE 11 - NOEL STEVENS MEMORIAL & YALDHURST HOTEL , $8000, 2400m 2-2 Carrickmannon (3) G O’Reilly 1 13-13 Halston Bromac (2) C D Thornley 2 3-3 To Ri Declan (9) R May 3 Scr: No Excuse Maravu, It’s All Over Now. Also (in finishing order): 4-4 Outta Sight, 7-6 Reklaw Supreme, 12-12 Indian Arrow, 9-9 Courage To Fly, 5-7 Horace Greeley, 8-8 Just Ben, 11-11 Jonah Jones, 6-5 Givethejobtobarnsy, 1-1 As Kiwi As, 10-10 Idolise.

1-3/4L, Lg nk, 1-3/4L. Time: 3:25.90. MR: 2:18.10. Last 800m: 64.21. Win: $5.80. Places: $2.20, $11.40, $2.60. Quinella: $201.10. Trifecta: $1840.30 (3,2,9). First4: $30074.00 (3,2,9,5). Quaddie: $2256.80 (8/3/5+/3).

Place6: $142.70 (2,5+,12/5,16,17/3,8,12/3,4,7+ /1,5+,10/2,3,9). Double: $11.20 (5+/3), $71.10 (5+/2). Treble: $212.40 (3/5+/3). Sub: As Kiwi As (7).

Trainer: Gerard O’Reilly, Rakaia. Breeding: 4 m Lis Mara-Harper Road.

In brief Double for Woodsford Rangiora trainer Steven Woodsford may have a little explaining to do to his friends and family after he produced a wonderful training feat to land a winning double at Riccarton on the weekend.

Woodsford’s first winner was impressive three-year-old filly Miss Seton Sands who justified favouritism when she produced an irresistible late burst to snatch victory over 1000 metres in the 4th of the day. However the win of Black Stockings in the Hororata Gold Cup (1800m) three races later came as a complete surprise to her conditioner who was producing the six-year-old mare for her first start since running a gallant fifth in the 2014 Auckland Cup behind Who Shot Thebarman. “I told everyone who would listen she was no chance,” said Woodsford. - NZME

Waterhouse big winner If it’s carnival time, it must be Gai time. And so it proved when Gai Waterhouse walked away from Rosehill on Saturday with two Group One trophies including the diamond-encrusted Golden Slipper. She also claimed the other major sprint on the program when Sweet Idea won the Galaxy.

While the Gai autumn onslaught in Sydney is predictable, the other three Group One races were not as clear cut. Real Impact won the George Ryder Stakes, imported horse Contributer gave Godolphin its second major win under trainer John O’Shea in the Ranvet and Kiwi Volkstok’n’barrell upstaged the three-year-olds in the Rosehill Guineas. Waterhouse equalled the Golden Slipper training record of her late father TJ Smith when Vancouver gave her No.6.

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Today at Wingatui Raceway

Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc Venue: Wingatui Meeting Date: 23 Mar 2015 NZ Meeting number: 7 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7 1 1.30pm VALLEY CRATES & ENGINEERING TROT $5500, 2yo+ c0 trot, stand, 2200m 1 88606 Katie Dawn (1) fr ................................ A Kyle 2 x670x Ari Gold (2) fr ................................ B Barclay 3 08673 Katies Invasion (3) fr .................. D Johnston 4 0 Sunny Demon (4) fr.........................J W Cox 5 00900 Cicada Jenerik (5) fr..................D O’Connell 6 57550 Pure Success (6) fr .......................N Buchan 7 50 Scottie Trouble (7) fr ..................... S McNally 8 80 Playboy’s Brother (8) fr...................C McKay 9 58499 Celeste Franco (9) fr ........................ D Dunn 10 48465 Pat’s Success (10) fr .........................A Beck 11 080 Spotlight The Valley (11) fr ........... B Norman 12 7 Trouble Del (12) fr ........................M Heenan 13 58053 Cocktail Waiter (U1) fr ...................... A Clark 14 76656 Sunnivue Sadona (U2) fr ..... C Ferguson (J) 15 58000 Duchesse de l’Amour (U3) fr... M Williamson 2 2.05pm CROFTERS PUB & LIQUOR CENTRE MOBILE PACE $5500, 3yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 Mousey Jay (1) fr ..............................A Beck 2 0 Sioux Nation (2) fr .......................B McLellan

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3 09x08 Matai Katie (3) fr .............................. A Milne 4 807 Callmekiwi (4) fr ............................ K Butt (J) 5 46836 Millwood Charity (5) fr ...........M Prendergast 6 4954 Man I’m Good (6) fr ............................ A Kyle 7 00P78 Extremo Velocidad (7) fr ............... S McNally 8 40807 Eli Lowe (8) fr ............................... B Norman 9 20 Gotta Call Him Mist (9) fr ....... S Walkinshaw 10 7x07 Justa Dale (21) fr .......................... K Barclay 11 Highview Ruler (22) fr ................... B Barclay 12 03075 Percius (23) fr................................... D Dunn 13 47720 Kilkenny Turk (24) fr ........................J W Cox 14 80000 Billy Klondike (U1) fr.............A Fitzgerald (J) 3 2.40pm STUNIN CULLEN/PINELEA FARM MOBILE PACE $6000, 3yo+ c1 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 66760 Bhappy (1) fr .................................R Jenkins 2 99008 Here Comes Falcon (2) fr........... D Johnston 3 8617x Bleach (3) fr ......................................M Love 4 0000x Share The Joy (4) fr .....................J Murdoch 5 34466 Always Yours (5) fr............................ D Dunn 6 90x06 Double Oh Seven (6) fr ................. K Barclay 7 63310 Johan’s Jet (7) fr ...................R McIlwrick (J) 8 00037 Afellas Boy (8) fr................... C Ferguson (J) 9 30860 Shezacheapy (9) fr ........................ B Barclay 10 55P50 Sage (21) fr ............................. M Williamson

11 x0394 Midnight Warrior (22) fr ...................J W Cox 12 53982 Sammy The Bull (23) fr ...............B McLellan 13 62719 Falcon Asset (24) fr ....................... K Butt (J) 14 94690 Vedika (25) fr ................................ B Norman 4 3.15pm 4 WHEEL DRIVE PARTS 2003 HANDICAP TROT $7000, 3yo+ c1 to c4 spechcp trot, stand, 2200m 1 10090 Hope And Pray (1) fr .............R McIlwrick (J) 2 33410 Lima Lad (2) fr......................... M Williamson 3 00977 Maldarna (3) fr ..................... C Ferguson (J) 4 05733 Starlight Starbright (4) fr....................A Beck 5 09P20 Filigree Sheree (5) fr ..................... K Barclay 6 47007 Miri (6) fr....................................D O’Connell 7 54418 Ygritte (7) fr ...................................... D Dunn 8 8180x Sunny Money (U1) fr ....................J Murdoch 9 25100 Illustrious Queen (U2) fr .................C McKay 10 41000 The Sweedish Filly (1) 10 ............ B Norman 11 12767 Feather Boyz (2) 10 ...................... B Barclay 12 35693 Holdon Toyaspurs (3) 10 .......M Prendergast 13 78705 Mum Beat Lyall (U1) 10 .........A Malcolmson 14 70531 Chiola Belle (U2) 10 ........................J W Cox 15 52941 Glendaloch (U1) 20 ...................... S McNally 5 3.50pm HAIR CO. HAIRDRESSING MBL PACE $5000, 5yo+ c1 to c2, c3 with cond. +claimer mob. 2200m 1 94410 Best Of The Bunch (1) fr ......... M Williamson

2 51422 Franco Caliph (2) fr ...............R McIlwrick (J) 3 37388 Curragh’s Princess (3) fr ........ S Walkinshaw 4 25531 Northview Major (4) fr ...................... D Dunn 5 40780 Hudson Sully (5) fr ...............A Fitzgerald (J) 6 P5199 Belmont Fire (6) fr ................ C Ferguson (J) 7 13009 Veecewah (7) fr ................................ A Milne 8 68659 Taieri Wings (8) fr ......................... B Norman 9 76641 Lilac Desire (9) fr.......................... S McNally 10 12190 Sailing On (21) fr ........................... K Butt (J) 11 17x15 Mike McKaid (22) fr .........................J W Cox 6 4.25pm NZ HARNESS TIPS PACE $5500, 2yo+ c0 pace, stand, 2200m 1 33 Ticks Babe (1) fr....................R McIlwrick (J) 2 0 Miss Lilac fr .................................. Scratched 3 88386 Newmans Jet (2) fr ..........................J W Cox 4 65453 Balagio (3) fr .....................................A Beck 5 7858x Shard Diego (4) fr ......................... B Barclay 6 70369 Jaclyn Smith (5) fr ......................... K Barclay 7 86624 Wayward Roc (6) fr .............. C Ferguson (J) 8 30xL9 Hez Only The Lonely (7) fr ........... S McNally 9 00097 Pescado (8) fr................................ K Butt (J) 10 00 Four Socks (9) fr .............................. A Milne 11 x0844 Mahinerangi Road (10) fr ....... S Walkinshaw 12 0980 Lady VC (11) fr ................................. D Dunn

13 56237 Taranto (12) fr .............................B McLellan 14 76550 Altar Ego (13) fr....................... M Williamson 7 5.00pm OTAGO PLASTERING & TILING SOLUTIONS HCP PACE $6500, 4yo+ c1 to c2 spechcp, stand, 2200m 1 90080 Crimson Glory (1) fr ........................J W Cox 2 84026 Vera’s Delight (2) fr......................B McLellan 3 80077 Fastroundtown (3) fr ...................J Ovens (J) 4 9x006 Opting Options (4) fr .........................A Beck 5 82560 Jennalee (5) fr ........................ S Walkinshaw 6 8x006 Vega Sicilia (6) fr .......................... S McNally 7 04377 Lucky Lands (7) fr ............................ D Dunn 8 05108 Pegasus Kommander (8) fr .. C Ferguson (J) 9 89680 Unique Chance (9) fr............... M Williamson 10 9009x Pennyana (10) fr............................ B Barclay 11 90x00 Langham Gold (11) fr ........................ S Lock Pacifiers on : Playboy’s Brother (R1), Sunny Money (R4) SELECTIONS Race 1: Sunny Demon, Scottie Trouble, Pure Success Race 2: Man I’m Good, Gotta Call Him Mist, Justa Dale Race 3: Shezacheapy, Sammy The Bull, Afellas Boy, Sage Race 4: Starlight Starbright, Holdon Toyaspurs, Glendaloch Race 5: Northview Major, Sailing On, Franco Caliph Race 6: Balagio, Taranto, Jaclyn Smith, Wayward Roc Race 7: Vera’s Delight, Jennalee, Opting Options

7 29349 Dragons Den d (12) 57 ...........P Shaikh (a3) 8 3435x Angel Falls (10) 56.5 ...............S Wynne (a1) 9 46904 Master Chief (7) 56.5 ..................L Callaway 10 3234x High Forty tmh (4) 56 ............... J Lowry (a3) 11 2x000 St Bernard th (9) 56 12 7x Master Zen h (8) 54 ............... B Murray (a3) 13 Popeye Doyle h (2) 54............ M Haruki (a3) 6 4.43pm THE SPEIGHT’S ALE HOUSE PUBLICANS CUP OPN HCP $25,000, OPN HCP, 1600m 1 21088 El Chico td (1) 59 .........................T Moseley 2 3x692 Chapel Star tdmh (3) 58.5........... C Johnson 3 830x0 Coat Of Arms dm (2) 56 ..........S Wynne (a1) 4 74717 King Prawn d (7) 55.5 ...........R Cuneen (a2) 5 93401 Tommy Tucker mh (8) 54 .......... J Lowry (a3) 6 02037 Sir Singo d (5) 54 ....................P Shaikh (a3) 7 52749 Norah tdh (6) 54 ..............................T Direen 8 73168 Timy Tyler d (4) 54 .....................R Tyler (a1) 7 5.19pm TEMUKA TRANSPORT RATING 65 $8000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 02657 Buckwild h (10) 59 .................C Barnes (a1)

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Beaumont RC Venue: Wingatui Meeting Date: 23 Mar 3 088x0 Tiger Bay (8) 58.5 ........................T Moseley 2015 NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 4 00x08 Master Cubitt (3) 58 ................ G Jogoo (a3) and 7 Trebles : 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7 5 56x25 Tutor (7) 56.5.........................R Cuneen (a2) 1 1.48pm HELENSVALE PROPERTIES RATING 65 & 6 92288 The Lion Queen h (4) 56.5 ...........K Williams JUMPERS $8000, Rating 65&JMPS Benchmark*, 2200m 7 x0879 Gallant Satin h (9) 56.5 ..........C Barnes (a1) 8 00558 Young Issy h (1) 56 ................... S Muniandy 1 60861 Satin Guru h (9) 59 ......................T Moseley 9 700x0 Miss Fortune (2) 56 .................P Shaikh (a3) 2 00784 Indy Ruler tm (8) 58.5 .................L Callaway 3 55020 Puddle Alley tdh (5) 58.5.................D Walsh 3 2.58pm BALCLUTHA/LAWRENCE/MILTON NIGHT’N 4 69x40 Prince Eden (10) 58 ..............R Cuneen (a2) DAY STORES MDN $7000, MDN, 1200m 5 00250 Seeking Redemption td (1) 58 .....K Williams 1 2397x Diva’s Halo (11) 58.5....................T Moseley 6 44442 Young Jim tb (4) 58 ..................... C Johnson 2 03024 Owe The Ransom (12) 58.5 .... G Jogoo (a3) 7 81976 Party Ice (2) 56 .......................S Wynne (a1) 3 Freshman h (9) 58.5............... B Murray (a3) 8 87174 Varvara (11) 55.5 .......................R Tyler (a1) 4 572 Elusive Pete (2) 58 ...................... C Johnson 9 607x7 Drumreims (7) 55.5 ........................R Bishop 5 552. Gallant Defender bh (8) 58........ S Muniandy 10 30888 Squash td (3) 55.5 .................. G Jogoo (a3) 6 80x Midnight Cappa h (1) 58 .................T Direen 11 x9555 Crystal Fox (6) 55...................C Barnes (a1) 7 Robin Charles (6) 58 .............R Cuneen (a2) 2 2.23pm BENGERBURN STATION/WALTER PARK- 8 82203 Royal Dollar h (7) 56.5 ............S Wynne (a1) 9 4736x Carinata (13) 56.5 ..................C Barnes (a1) ER MEMORIAL MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1600m 1 20246 Tedesco h (6) 58.5 ...................... C Johnson 10 563x8 Savabeel Fire (4) 56.5.....................D Walsh 2 03064 Whatwasthat h (5) 58.5 ...........S Wynne (a1) 11 Annaghagh h (10) 56.5 .......... M Haruki (a3)

12 La Woman h (5) 56.5 13 Tejay Trimbole h (3) 56 ............. J Lowry (a3) 4 3.33pm EDINBURGH REALTY RATING 75 $10,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 76825 I’m Maveric tdm (2) 60.5 .................D Walsh 2 5x124 A Bob Short dmb (8) 59 ...............T Moseley 3 14342 Gallant Dan dbh (1) 59.............. S Muniandy 4 91376 He’s Gold d (5) 55.5 ..............R Cuneen (a2) 5 53101 Ask Me td (7) 54......................P Shaikh (a3) 6 01319 Lucille tdh (6) 54 ....................C Barnes (a1) 7 32436 The Gallant Girl d (4) 54 ............. C Johnson 8 50334 Ruby’s Rose th (3) 54 .............. J Lowry (a3) 5 4.08pm LYNDSAY MOYLE MEMORIAL RATING 65 $8000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 12050 Fantamo 59 .................................. Scratched 2 414Fx Harry Hill tdmh (11) 59 ...........C Barnes (a1) 3 30930 Peter Parker m (1) 58.5 ................T Moseley 4 526x9 Dance dmh (6) 58 ....................... C Johnson 5 13542 Forever Vital h (5) 58 .......................T Direen 6 x7008 Strike Up The Band td (3) 58 .......R Doherty

731. Landales Gold th (6) 58.5 ......... S Muniandy 87639 Hit The Bit tm (3) 58.5 ................R Tyler (a1) 87370 Ivanskavinskyskvar th (1) 57.5 .....K Williams 64636 Movida tdbh (8) 57 .........................R Bishop 07x05 Our Santana h (14) 57 ..........R Cuneen (a2) 04317 Courante d (15) 56.5 ................... C Johnson 89050 Keynote td (12) 56.5................ G Jogoo (a3) x70x0 Swiss Alps mh (4) 56.5 ................T Moseley x2190 Dalwhinnie th (7) 56 ................S Wynne (a1) 80316 The Fascinator d (2) 56 87000 Google Me d (5) 55 .....................L Callaway 395x9 Richard Trimbole tdmh (9) 55 ..........T Direen 2x000 St Bernard 55 ............................... Scratched 29830 Yazoom tdbh (13) 54 .......................D Walsh x9250 Whare Creek th (11) 54 ........... J Lowry (a3)

Blinkers on: Party Ice (R1), Gallant Defender (R3), He’s Gold (R4), Courante, Swiss Alps, Dalwhinnie (R7) Blinkers off: Tedesco, Young Issy, Miss Fortune (R2), Strike Up The Band (R5) Winkers on: Young Issy, Miss Fortune (R2), Midnight Cappa (R3), Strike Up The Band (R5) Winkers off: Tiger Bay (R2), Gallant Defender (R3)

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Dan Carter on his way to the try-line in Saturday night’s clash with the Cheetahs.

PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON 210315-JJ-046

Crusaders fire up

By GreGor Paul A Cheetahs implosion or a Crusaders miracle - it doesn’t matter.

All that does is that midway through the second half on Saturday night, the Crusaders came alive and sounded a 5714 warning that they have got enough rugby in them to beat whoever gets in their way.

They had been puttling along until Willie le Roux’s yellow card eight minutes after half time.

And then, boom, they ignited. The Crusaders were able to score three tries in six minutes, helped no end by the Cheetahs’ wild thinking and play.

It was scarcely believable. It all came together for the home side - the passing, running lines, decision-making, support play - they were all perfect and the Chee-

tahs had no idea what hit them.

The initial damage was caused by the Crusaders’ scrum, which has become a lethal weapon. It destroyed the Lions last week and was just as destructive on Saturday.

For the first 50 minutes, though, it had become slightly worrying that a scrum was all the Crusaders had. It was the only means they had to apply genuine pressure and indeed score points.

The Crusaders, again, didn’t do enough to break the Cheetahs in the first 50 minutes.

But once Le Roux was in the bin for a high shot on Nemani Nadolo, it all clicked for the Crusaders.

Their attack game flowed. The running was direct and powerful and they looked like a different team, and ran away with the game.

- NZME

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Two tries by man of the match Sean O’Brien inspired defending champions Ireland to a 4010 win over a hapless Scotland in their final Six Nations rugby match yesterday in Edinburgh, which ultimately proved just enough to secure their first back to back title wins since 1948/49.

England did their best to spoil the party with a stunning display of attacking rugby and fell just short of the 26 points win difference they required with a 55-35 humbling of France at Twickenham to round off a crazy day of attacking rugby that contained 221 points scored and 27 tries.

The agonising near miss leaves England without the trophy since 2011 while France

finished fourth and have never managed better under coach Philippe Saint-Andre in four campaigns.

Scotland finished with the wooden spoon in Vern Cotter’s first tournament as coach.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt, who has revived what was a demoralised squad when he took over after the 2013 Six Nations, said it had not been a day for the faint-hearted.

“It was tumultuous. Exhausting. I’m delighted on behalf of the team. I spare a thought for England, they were superb today and probably deserved a share of the spoils,” the 49-yearold New Zealander said.

“Days like today build coronaries for coaches. But it also builds character. We’re delighted and relieved.”

- AFP

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6.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. 10.00am Real Women circuit training in METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. New Zealand and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all 9.30am - 10.30am ages. Main Street, Methven.

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A great selection of many 9.45am aircraft from the past to the PLAINS LADIES PROBUS CLUB.

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1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. New rooms open for research.

Ground floor Heritage Centre, West St. All welcome.

1.30pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

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7.30pm CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE. Euchre . Holy Name Parish Hall, Winter Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Decorative fruit and flowers, speaker David Howden. Sports Pavilion, Walnut Ave. 7.30pm HINDS AND DISTRICT CITIZEN ASSOCIATION. Discuss local issues and events.

Davidson Room, Hinds Hall, 4 Rodgers Street, Hinds.

Tuesday

New Zealand and Agriculture Encounter.

11.00am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Class for beginners. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

12.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION (INC).

Document or service from a JP, open every Tuesday.

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1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future, Seafield Road.

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Stretching exercises and Tai Chi maintenance, Social Hall, 9.30am Havelock Street.

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Puzzles Monday, March 23, 2015

www.guardianonline.co.nz CRYPTIC ACROSS 1. Unite into one section, load being distributed (11) 8. Later it could be related to a glutton (5) 9. Getting back up in Arctic region, say, is well liked (7) 10. Having shot, go back and stand it on the hearth (7) 11. How soundly I vocalise about the topping on the cake (5) 12. Soothed by having £3 when due for change (6) 14. A daze results if one replaces the gold (6) 18. Indicate the precise matter (5) 19. Sea when disturbed by pride, it might appear (4-3) 21. Where voyager got tan, having gone to bottom around last month (7) 23. Sound is supplied in one version of it (5) 24. Get worse editor a tree to plant out (11)

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13. Beg one to have dinner when about to rent it out (7) 15. Give it a role first as a musical suite (7) 16. Traveller will allow head of enterprise to be full up (7) 17. He fed the flames, did Bram (6) 18. Thrash one for the jewels, but they’re false (5) 20. An Australian native will make the racket disappear (5) 22. Show one agrees to have university fellow up (3)

QUICK ACROSS 1. Appear stylish (4,6) 7. Small cuts (5) 8. Becomes smaller (7) 10. Pining while away (8) 11. Dread (4) 13. Addicted (6) 15. Palm off (4,2) 17. To (archaic) (4) 18. Dirtiest (8) 21. Something unsightly (7) 22. Lariat (5) 23. Risk everything (2,3,5)

DOWN 1. Temporary substitute (5) 2. Worries constantly (8) 3. Driven by rules (6) 4. Adviser (4) 5. Takes unfairly (7) 6. Free of charge (2,3,5) 9. Reinforce (10) 12. Complicated process (8) 14. Very active (2,3,2) 16. Excellent (6) 19. Wear away (5) 20. Unaccompanied (4)

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YOUR STARS

by Forecasters

ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) It is now the time to start pushing your way to the front of life’s queues instead of patiently waiting for your turn.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) In recent years it’s been more a case of accepting your lot in life, whereas this year this is definitely not the case.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) As important as it is today to have your head in the game it’s also important to trust your gut and use your imagination.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) While your professional star is on the rise your heart is no longer in it, with a more fun and active social life something you’re yearning for.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) With a wealth of experience and motivation to draw on it comes down to having your head in the game, ready for the real journey to begin.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) Nothing is as urgent as you think it is, with today’s adventurous lunar vibes reminding you that it is all about the journey.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) With your financial confidence on the rise and your financial instincts, desires and expectations on the same page it’s important not to over think things.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) Venus and the Moon align today, creating a special day for relationship matters and especially those things close to your heart.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) Despite the fact there are very playful and creative energies in play not only do you need to have your work hat on but integrate the two.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) Until Mercury leaves your communication sector you’ve got the means to extract opportunities, with communication breakthroughs possible.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) Home is not only where the heart is but where you’ll feel more emotionally connected as the Moon and Venus team up in your home and family sector.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 21) The time to fully commit to the future, with the final draft of your game plan under your arm is 8 days away, with time for last minute edits.

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DEATHS

ELLIS, Edna Marion – Please note all late death On March 19, 2015 suddenly at home, Ashburton. Loved notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours wife of the late Ray. Much must be emailed to: loved mother and mother in law of Gaynor and Lester deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication.

Hurst, Vivian and Joe Boocock (England), Philip During office hours notices and Mike, Russell and Jackie, may also be sent to: and Grant. Loved gran of classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Janine, Shane and Germaine, Any queries Ramon and Kylee; Laura and please contact James, Michelle and Andrew, 0800 the late Sharon, and Helen; ASHBURTON Cody and Amanda, Jessie (0800-274-287). and Beth; David, and Cameron.; Benjamin, Kyleab, and Mitchell. Special great granny of Daniel, Emma, Connor, Scarlett, Dustin, Noah, Jack, Grace, Lily, the late Emmett, Elliott, Tyler, and Cooper. Granny was much loved by all her family Canterbury owned, and will be sadly missed. locally operated Messages to 2 Balmoral Place, Ashburton 7700.

Patersons Donations to Ashburton St Funeral Services John would be appreciated and may be left at the and Ashburton service.

Crematorium Ltd “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal Office and Chapel Love leaves a memory no Corner East & Cox one can steal” A service to celebrate Edna’s Streets, Ashburton life will be held at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Oxford Street, Ashburton on TUESDAY, March 24, IN MEMORIAM commencing at 2.00pm.

Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton THOMSON, Phyl – Crematorium.

In memory of my dearly loved Paterson’s Funeral Services wife who passed away March FDANZ Ashburton 23, 2014.

Ph 307 7433 After 60 years you left me with loving memories of the happy times we shared.

ELLIS, Edna – And the joyful years together Very dear and respected when you showed friend of Jenny and Ian Knight, how much you cared. and special Gran Ellis of Si- Loved and remembered mon, the late Julian, and Elisa. always, Merv.

“Will be sadly missed.”

Ph 307 7433

THOMSON, Phyllis Alice– In memory of a much loved mother, mother in law and nana who sadly left us one year ago today.

“We think of you as living MID CANTERBURY In the hearts FUNERAL SERVICES of those you touched For nothing loved is ever lost Galbraith’s provide choice! And you were loved so much.

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Rain clearing in the morning and fine spells With love Brent, Joni, Corey increasing. However, remaining mostly isolated afternoon and evening showers and Shelley. near the divide. Wind at 1000m: Light.

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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am Whanau Living Series that focuses on Stacey Morrison’s discovery of how to balance a busy life while being a mother of three young children, a wife, and a radio and TV presenter.

10:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3 Featuring special guest Matthew McConaughey. 0 11:30 Coach Trip PGR 3 0 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1:30 Coronation Street PGR 3 0 2pm Come Dine With Me Couples 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 The Chase 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Our First Home Heavy rain threatens to stop renovations; the Gourley family is in crisis mode when father Al receives news of his mother’s death. 0 8:30 Stalker AO 0 9:25 Forever AO 0 10:25 One News Tonight 0 10:55 Criminal Minds AO 3

11:55 The Mentalist AO 3 0 12:50 Te Karere 3 2 0 1:15 Infomercials 5:05 Impact For Life 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 The View From River Cottage 7am Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers 7:30 Kirstie’s Fill Your House For Free 8:30 Gourmet Farmer Afloat 9:30 Rachel Allen’s Easy Meals 10am Get Growing 10:30 The View From River Cottage 11am Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers 11:30 Luke Nguyen’s France Noon Coast 1pm Kirstie’s Fill Your House For Free 2pm Gourmet Farmer Afloat 3pm World On Wheels 3:30 Oddities PGR 4pm The Flying Winemaker 4:30 Rachel Allen’s Everyday Kitchen 5pm House Wreck Rescue 6pm Lonely Planet – Best Parks Ever 6:30 Buying Alaska 7pm Beverly Hills Pawn 7:30 Explore 8:30 Empire The story of the British Empire, tracing not only the rise and fall of the empire but also the complex effects of the empire on the modern world.

9:45 Travel Wild 10:30 Beverly Hills Pawn 11pm House Wreck Rescue

TUESDAY

Midnight Lonely Planet – Best Parks Ever 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Oddities PGR 1:30 World On Wheels 2am The Flying Winemaker 2:30 Rachel Allen’s Everyday Kitchen 3am Buying Alaska 3:30 The Pioneer Woman 4am Explore 5am Empire

TV TWO

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6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West 3 6:55 My Little Pony 3 0 7:20 Monsters v Aliens 0 7:50 Rated A For Awesome 3 0 8:15 Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 8:40 Dinosaur Train 3 0 8:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 11am Neighbours 3 0 11:30 8 Simple Rules 3 0 Noon Shortland Street PGR 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle AO 1:30 Judge Rinder 2:35 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 3:30 Numb Chucks 0 4pm Shake It Up 4:30 The 4:30 Show 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The New Adventures Of Old Christine 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 The Middle Frankie is excited when the most popular girl in high school, who never gave him a glance, moves back to Orson, and invites her to hang out. 0 8pm Cougar Town PGR 0 8:30 The Mysteries Of Laura AO 0 9:30 The Walking Dead 0 10:30 20/20 0

TV THREE

FOUR

6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Infomercials 10:30 Rachael Ray 3 Buddy Valastro fixes baking disasters; a woman whose hair makes her look older gets a new hairdo.

11:30 Crazy Ones PGR 3 Noon 3 News 12:30 Baggage AO 1pm The Bold And The Beautiful PGR 1:30 Dr Phil AO 3 2:25 The Real Housewives Of New Jersey PGR 3:25 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 30 3:55 Entertainment Tonight 4:25 Million Dollar Minute 4:55 The Block – Fans v Favourites 6pm 3 News

6am Sesame Street 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 Beyraiderz – Shogun 3 8am Danny Phantom 8:25 Chuggington 3 0 8:35 Care Bears 3 9am Peppa Pig 3 9:10 Bob The Builder 3 9:20 Thomas And Friends 3 9:30 The Moe Show 3 0 9:40 Barney And Friends 3 10:05 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:35 Punk’d PGR 5pm Life’s Funniest Moments 3 5:30 The Nanny 3 0 6pm Futurama 3 6:30 How I Met Your Mother 3

7pm Campbell Live 7:30 The X Factor NZ Following the live performances, one act will be eliminated; performances from Ginny Blackmore and Jamie McDell.

8:30 The Blacklist AO 0 9:30 State Of Affairs AO 0 10:25 3 News 10:55 Sons Of Anarchy AO 3 0

7pm The Simpsons PGR 3 0 7:30 New Girl 3 8pm The Goldbergs PGR 3 8:30 The Xtra Factor NZ PGR Highlights from The X Factor NZ live shows.

9pm Community PGR The study group begins an animated adventure inspired by GI Joe. 9:30 Parks And Recreation PGR 3 9:55 Raising Hope PGR 3 10:25 The Chicago Code AO 3

12:20 Infomercials 11pm Super Fun Night PGR 0 11:25 Samantha Who? 0 11:55 Miss 5:30 City Impact Church Guided PGR 12:25 Shameless AO 3 0 1:30 Infomercials 2:30 Scandal AO 3 0 3:20 Hart Of Dixie 3 0 4:05 Regular Show PGR 3 0 4:15 Zeke And Luther 3 0 4:40 The 4:30 Show 3 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

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3pm Gordon Ramsay – Ultimate Cookery Course 3 Gordon Ramsay’s simple guide to cooking.

3:30 The Late Show With David Letterman 4:30 Hot Bench 5pm Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Prime News 6pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 3 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Best Of Top Gear PGR 3 Jeremy, Richard, and James revisit their attempt to build amphibious cars; the Audi R8 tries the Top Gear track; Jools Holland is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. 8:30 60 Minutes PGR 9:30 The Naughty Bits PGR 10:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

6am Cycling – Tirreno-Adriatico Event (Highlights) 7am Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Round Three Friday. 7:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Round Three Saturday. 8am L Motorsport – Nascar Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400.

Noon Mountain Biking (Highlights) Cape Epic – Stage Seven.

12:30 Cycling – The Spring Classic (Highlights) 1pm Football – Arsenal TV Newcastle United v Arsenal. 4pm Small Blacks TV 4:15 Random Rugby TV 4:30 Mountain Biking (Highlights) Cape Epic – Stage Seven.

5pm Cycling – Paris-Nice Event (Highlights) 6:30 College Netball (Delayed) St Kentigern v Auckland Girls.

7:30 L Netball – ANZ Championship Mystics v Pulse. From The Trusts Arena in Auckland.

9:15 Netball Zone 10pm Motorsport – Nascar Sprint Cup Series (Highlights) Auto Club 400.

11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

Midnight Home Shopping 1:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

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MAORI TV 6:30 Pukoro 3 2 7:30 Kia Mau (Starting Today) 3 Kaharau Keogh and Moana-Roa Callaghan host a haka show for children, featuring young performers and their schools. 8am Iwi Anthems 3 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am It’s In The Bag 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Korero Mai 3 2 3pm Kai Time On The Road

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SKY SPORT 2 3 3:30 Pukoro 3 2 4pm Team Umizoomi 4:30 Penguins Of Madagascar 2 5pm Pukana 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 2 6:30 Ako 3 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Toi Whakaari 3 2 8pm Get Your Fish On PGR 3 8:30 Native Affairs 9:30 The First World War AO 10:30 Iti Pounamu AO The Middle I’m Going to Mum’s. 11pm Te Kaea 7:30pm on TV2 3 2 11:30 Closedown

DISCOVERY 6am Dukes Of Haggle PG Flirting with Disaster. 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 Aeroplane Repo PG 8:30 MythBusters PG 9:30 Return Of Jaws PG 10:30 Deadliest Catch PG 11:30 Dead Of Night M 12:30 I Married A Mobster 1pm I Married A Mobster M 1:30 Cry Wolfe M 2pm Cry Wolfe 2:30 Aeroplane Repo PG 3:30 Moonshiners M 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 MythBusters PG 6:30 Railroad Alaska PG 7:30 Auction Hunters PG 8pm Auction Hunters PG 8:30 MythBusters PG 9:30 Chaos Caught On Camera M 10pm Chaos Caught On Camera M 10:30 The Unexplained Files M 11:30 Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry? M

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MOVIES PREMIERE 6:15 Sinister 16V 2012 Horror.

Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance.

8:05 Cubicle Warriors 16LS 2013 Comedy. Michael Seater, Joe Dinicol. 9:25 Blood Ties 16VLS 2013 Thriller. Clive Owen, Billy Crudup. 11:30 Think Like A Man Too MS 2014 Comedy.

Adam Brody, Meagan Good.

1:15 Sinister 16V 2012 Horror.

Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance.

3:05 Bad Neighbours 16LSC 2014 Comedy. Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne. 4:45 Stand Up Guys 16VLS 2012 Comedy.

Christopher Walken, Al Pacino.

6:20 White House Down MVL 2013 Action. Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx. 8:30 Texas Chainsaw Massacre 18VLC 2013 Horror.

Alexandra Daddario, Trey Songz.

10:05 Noah MV 2014 Drama.

Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly.

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12:20 Breakaway PGVLS 2011 Comedy. Rob Lowe, Vinjay Virmani.

2am Stand Up Guys 16VLS 2012 Comedy. 3:35 Texas Chainsaw Massacre 18VLC 2013 Horror.

5:05 Breakaway PGVLS 2011 Comedy.

6am Cycling – The Spring Classic (Replay) An annual cycle race between Milan and San Remo.

9am Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) St Helens v Warrington Wolves.

9:30 Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors.

10am Fox Sports News 10:30 Netball – ANZ Cougar Town Championship (Replay) 8pm on TV2 Magic v Tactix. From Claudelands Arena in Hamilton.

MOVIES GREATS Noon Sport TBC 2pm Rugby League – NRL 6:40 Win A Date With Tad (Highlights) Round Three Saturday.

Hamilton! MS 2004 Romantic 2:30 Rugby League – NRL Comedy. Kate Bosworth, (Highlights) Warriors v Eels.

Topher Grace, Josh Duhamel.

From Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.

8:15 X-Men MV 2000 Action.

3pm The After Match Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen. 10am X2 3:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) MV 2003 Action. Patrick Stewart, Highlanders v Hurricanes.

Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, 4pm Rugby – Super Rugby Anna Paquin, Halle Berry.

(Highlights) Sharks v Chiefs.

12:15 Silent Hill 16V 2006 4:30 Golf Central Horror. Sean Bean, Radha Mitchell.

2:20 Braveheart 16V 1995 Historical 5:30 Surfing – Big Wave Tour Drama. Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau. (Highlights) 6:30 Kumeu International Timber 5:15 Yours, Mine And Ours Sports PGL 2005 Comedy. Dennis Quaid, 7:30 Rugby Nation Rene Russo, Jerry O’Connell.

6:45 Taking Lives 16VLS 2004 Crime 8:30 L Rugby League – NRL Drama. Angelina Jolie, Ethan Hawke, Roosters v Panthers.

From Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

Kiefer Sutherland. 8:30 As Good 11pm Monday Night With Matty As It Gets ML 1997 Comedy.

Johns Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear. 10:50 Elizabeth 16VS TUESDAY 1998 Historical.

Midnight Football – Chelsea TV Hull City v Chelsea.

TUESDAY 12:50 The Whole Nine Yards MVLS 3am Netball – ANZ 2000 Crime Comedy. 2:30 Yours, Championship (Replay) Mystics v Pulse.

Mine And Ours PGL 2005 Comedy.

4am Taking Lives 16VLS 2004 Crime 4:30 Netball – ANZ Championship (Replay) Drama. 5:40 As Good As It Gets Swifts v Fever.

ML 1997 Comedy.

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