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Council split on new library site

BY SUE NEWMAN

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A large rift is opening between Ashburton District councillors and mayor Donna Favel as they fight a war of words on the location of the district’s new civic centre and library.

Yesterday the 12 councillors and their mayor plunged into heated debate over the future of the project with mayor Donna Favel and seven councillors forcing the project back to the drawing board, rejecting a recommendation that Baring Square east was first choice location for both buildings.

An 11th hour suggestion by Ashburton College principal Ross Preece that the college had land and money it could invest in the project had the eight voting to delay a decision until that option was explored.

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outset she had always been in favour of taking a pause rather than making an early site decision.

Councillor Russell Ellis pushed for the council to proceed with the Baring Square option saying successive councils had put off making decisions for 15 years.

“It’s time for us to stand up and make a decision and get it done,” he said.

He was shot down by several firstterm councillors.

“I’ve always been in favour of two sites,” Selwyn Price said.

“I haven’t had my mind changed. I’m firmly of the opinion with new information this morning we need further discussion.”

earlier decision not to locate the library at the college,” Preece said.

“We have a clear site now the community pool has gone. We already have considerable property money in the bank and we’re due a lot more,” he said.

He cited the Riccarton Library, built in school grounds as an example of a school and community working together to create a well used, state of the art facility. The college’s 1960’s library had to be replaced and it made sense for the college and the community to work together, Preece said.

The option of splitting the library and civic building over two sites was eliminated in the public consultation phase because people told the council they wanted two buildings on one site and they wanted a more central library, mayor Donna Favel said.

However, she admitted that from the

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Last-minute site pitches made

By Sue NewmaN

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Months of consultation have been ticked off, but the battle to secure a site for Ashburton’s new civic centre and library is far from over.

At yesterday’s Ashburton District Council meeting councillors were to vote on a recommendation that Baring Square east should be the site for the co-located buildings.

This would see the Methodist Church sell two blocks of land to the council who would then build the complexes over this land and on land currently occupied by the old Ashburton County Council building.

Before votes were cast, two pitches were made for sites other than this one to be the final choice.

Ashburton College principal Ross Preece wanted the library to be built on college land as a joint venture while inner

town retailers wanted Eastfield, bounded

by Tancred, Cass and Burnett streets to be the civic hub.

On behalf of the retailers Tony Todd and Bob McDonald told district councillors they were making a site decision based on flawed information.

“We’ve requested the council prepares a new and comprehensive plan for the CBD and we’re concerned they’ll make a decision on the civic centre and library before this plan is completed; we’re concerned decisions are being made on an ad hoc basis,” Todd said.

The council was still working on a town centre development plan that was prepared about 10 years ago. Since then the townscape had changed dramatically after earthquakes and subsequent building demolitions, he said.

“Surely it makes good sense to revisit this plan before the site is decided. It’s about having a plan you believe in and

sticking to it.” The council needed to be proactive and play its part in the town centre revitalisation, Todd said.

By choosing to build in Eastfield, the council was playing a role as a driver and a leader in the town’s regeneration, he said.

That push for Eastfield is also coming from consultant Andrew Mason who said this option offered more land, no demolition issues and ease of building because it was a clear site.

It also had the benefit of being in the heart of the CBD, he said.

The Baring Square site was identified as the best location after many sites were assessed and ranked by consultants Opus.

If this site is chosen the council will buy two blocks of land from the Methodist Church, leaving it with cash to restore its earthquake damaged church. The county council building and the church hall would be demolished.

YOUR VIEW ON We asked what you thought of yesterday’s Ashburton District Council discussion around the location of the new civic centre and library. Here’s what our Facebook users had to say on the issue Chris Ford – What’s wrong with our existing library, don’t need an oversized library, we live in Ashburton, not Auckland Tess Rennie – I would think it would be of much better use upgrading Ashburton College Jenny Wells – Won’t Ashburton College want this site to upgrade the school?

David Andre O’Connor – Pushes it too far out of town for some people that may only be able to access it by walking

is already on would be perfect Shontelle Rose Fahey – Gahhh then the college students will be using all the Internet computers and it won’t give anyone else a chance.

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Sam Yeatman – Isn’t there a perfectly good library on that site already? I wonder if it has air conditioning?

Michelle Hardy – Great idea. Better than bowling down a lovely bit of history Savann Siemsen – The site the library

Justine Frost – Fix the current library, it’s situated perfectly for all. Won’t cost so much to upgrade, rather than whole new fit-out of any other building Christine Hollis-Neale – Great just what the ratepayers of Ashburton need another new project to pay for!

Council split on new library site From P1 Diane Rawlinson backed him up.

“After the 2016 election there were changed faces around the table. You have different people with different views. We’re not all stupid. We live in our community and we need to express new opinions.”

The new councillors weren’t part of the agreement to build on one site, she said.

The community had been consulted, recommendations made and it was time to make decisions for the future, said Stuart Wilson.

“We will never own the college land and yet we’ll be putting a multi million dollar building on land we don’t own,” he said.

When it was put to a vote councillors Wilson, Ellis, Neil Brown, Leen Braam and Liz McMillan were in favour of accepting the Baring Square site; the remainder, including mayor Favel wanted the college option explored.

Exploring the college option was ridiculous, Brown said and as an act of protest he resigned from the project’s control board.

Fellow board member Ellis said he would be following Brown’s lead if the project ended up back at square one.

“The way people voted today are they saying they have no confidence in Opus? Are they saying let’s get in another consultant and start the process all over again?” he said.

And Wilson didn’t mince words.

“This is absolutely disgraceful, we’re going to be a council renowned for doing nothing.

If you think you’re going to get $5 million out of the government to build a library on college land in two, three or 15 years you’re dreaming. We’re just going into procrastination mode. ” It was good that new councillors had an opinion but for consistency they needed to take into account decisions made by previous councils, Wilson said.

“This has not been a spur of the moment decision; it’s taken years and those new councillors surely have read and understood what’s happened in the past; they’re turning the back the clock on decisions made in the past.”

If the college option is canned the Baring Square site will be back at the top of the site list. If councillors decide to push for split sites another round of community consultation is likely, significantly increasing the $250,000 bill the project has already incurred.

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■ MT HUTT BIKE PARK

Bike Methven still hopeful of funds for park purchase

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Bike Methven is still hopeful its crowd funding page will still do the trick and attract enough money so it can purchase the Mt Hutt Bike Park.

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With only days to go until Bike Methven’s crowd funding page closes, organisers hope last minute support will boost a community initiated fund for the Mt Hutt Bike Park land purchase.

As of yesterday afternoon, 73 generous backers had pledged $54,841.48, of the $105,000 target, with the page closing at 10pm on Sunday.

Funds raised on Give-A-Little will go toward the purchase of 208 hectares, which the Mt Hutt Bike Park is situated on.

The money will be part of a collective tender for the sale of the land.

Bruce Sim, a local farmer and Lion’s Club representative, has been actively encouraging anyone interested in supporting the land purchase as a collective to retain the trails, and is co-ordinating the tender effort.

Bike Methven president Daniel Burgess said they were confident

the community and mountain biking sector in New Zealand will get in behind the project.

“We’re just halfway and I’m quietly confident we will get there. We’ve started to get a bit of international interest,” he said.

“To be brutally honest, we have not given it much thought if we don’t reach the target, we’re just focused on getting through.

If we miss our target it’s wait and see mode to see who becomes the new landowners. We’re pretty confident we won’t be kicked off, but it’s uncertain, and we hope to have a voice in future development.”

The land that encompasses the mountain biking trails, at the base of the Mt Hutt ski area road, is up for sale by a tender process on March 2.

The community-led project raises funds in a collective tender with the goal of protecting the trails and developing recreational resources on the land for the wider community and visi-

■ FONTERRA

Caution call on milk price

BY LINDA CLARKE

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Fonterra’s further confirmation of a forecast $6kg milk price has been followed by a caution from Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers dairy spokesman Nathan Currie: Don’t go rushing to ramp up production.

Currie said dairy farmers needed to lock in the savings they had made over the past three seasons and pay off debt, not look to increase production now the milksolids price was back up.

Despite a dip in the global milk auction this week, prices appeared to be “reasonably set-

tled”, he said. The milk price forecast rose 75 cents in November and Fonterra reviews it every three months; the final payout will be confirmed after the season ends in May. Currie said a decent payout that did not excite global markets would balance supply and demand, but dairy farmers needed to make sure they could survive the volatility if they wanted to remain in the industry long-term.

“They need to be able to ride the highs and lows in the next few years too. This season though is looking strong.

“The biggest thing is that les-

sons out of the last three years are not lost. We need to be very cautious about how we budget. Don’t race out there and chase production too quickly, make sure it is based on sound grounds, there is still debt to pay off.”

Currie said the district’s economy would benefit again as some farmers would be in a position to think about replacing machinery.

Fonterra said the $6 per kgMS plus forecast earnings per share meant the total payout available to farmers in the current season was forecast to be $6.50 to $6.60 before retentions.

Chairman John Wilson said the global outlook remained positive.

“Since November, the global market for commodity dairy products has remained relatively balanced and we expect global prices to continue to hold or gradually increase over the back half of this season – a view shared by most global analysts,” he said.

Fonterra’s milk collection was also showing signs of recovery.

Originally expected to be down seven per cent for the season, the collections forecast has now improved to a five per cent decline on last season.

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tors to the area to enjoy.

Long-time supporter Jenny Gilchrist, who has been involved with Bike Methven since it first started, said since the Christchurch Adventure Park closed they had lots of people interested in the park.

“Locals are getting involved and passionate bikers and the cinema is putting in $1 for every movie ticket they’re selling … even if people put in a dollar, everything counts.”

Gilchrist said the site catered to all ages and abilities, from “hard-core downhillers to races for the little kids”.

“It’s a lot to ask, but if you don’t ask, you don’t get,” she said.

“We can’t let it go, it’s such an amazing place.”

For those interested in making a donation to the cause, (only realised with the successful acceptance of a tender bid), visit the Give-a-little page at: www. givealittle.co.nz/project/bikemethvenlandpurchasecollective

Dope grower weeded out A large-scale hydroponic cannabis growing operation has been uncovered in Temuka.

Timaru police raided a King Street property on Wednesday, where more than 800 plants were discovered.

‘The plants ranged in size from seedlings to fully mature plants.

About 2kg of harvested cannabis head, some of which was in plastic snap lock bags was also uncovered.

As part of the same operation a shipping container, containing 40 cannabis plants, was seized from another property outside Temuka.

A Temuka man has been arrested and charged with cultivating cannabis and possession of cannabis for supply.

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Community Awards entries due Trustpower Ashburton District Community Award organisers are urging people to get their entries in quick as the closing date looms.

Nominations must be received by 5pm on Friday, March 10.

More than $5000 is up for grabs on the night, as well as a spot at the 2017 Trustpower National Community Awards and recognition for the many groups and volunteers going above and beyond the call of duty.

The Trustpower Ashburton District Community Awards, run in partnership with the Ashburton District Council, recognise and reward voluntary groups and organisations for the outstanding contribution they make to their community.

While nominations have been steady since entries opened in January, Trustpower community relations representative, Abbie Siely, believes there are many more groups who deserve a nod from their community for the services, activities, support and events they have provided over the past 12 months.

“Volunteers dedicate thousands of hours to the community,” she said. “We must remember that volunteers fundraise, they build and preserve things and they host events. They co-ordinate health support groups. They teach new skills and sports. Some will even save your life and property if they need to.”

More than $82,000 has been

At last year’s Trustpower Ashburton District Community Awards Leandra Fitzgibbon and John Driscoll accepted the Supreme Award on behalf of Community House.

PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN awarded to voluntary groups since the Trustpower Ashburton District Community Awards began in 2001.

Siely said each year organisers take a fresh look at how groups have contributed to their community over the past 12 months, but rely on the community to ensure everyone has been entered.

“It only takes a few minutes to enter a voluntary group but it will

make a real difference to the volunteers you are recognising,” she said.

Anyone can enter a group or organisation in the Trustpower Ashburton District Community Awards – voluntary groups and organisations can even enter themselves. But act now because entries close on Friday, March 10, 2017.

The awards cover five catego-

ries; Heritage and Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Arts and Culture, Sport and Leisure, and Educational and Child/Youth Development.

The category winners receive $500 and runners-up take home $250. The Supreme Winner receives $1500 and an all-expenses paid trip to the 2017 Trustpower National Community Awards. Last year’s Supreme Winner was Com-

munity House Mid Canterbury.

Entry forms are available from the council offices or service centres, they can be completed online at www.trustpower.co.nz/communityawards, or you can call community relations on 0800 87 11 11.

The 2017 Trustpower Ashburton District Community Awards will be presented at a function at Hotel Ashburton on Monday, May 8.

Dairying wages worth $82.5m to district in 2016 The dairy sector injected $82.5 million in wages into the Ashburton District last year.

There are around 1770 jobs in dairy farming or dairy processing in the district, accounting for one in every 10 jobs. Ashburton is the fifth largest district in the country for dairy jobs and the sector outstrips job growth in other sectors four-fold.

The importance of dairying to the district was highlighted in a report released Tuesday showing the dairy sector contributed $7.8 billion to New Zealand’s GDP in 2016, 3.5 per cent of the total GDP. In Canterbury, it accounts for 4.2 per cent of the region’s GDP, or $1427m.

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sector employs over 40,000 workers – 27,500 on farms and 13,000 in processing.

The report said around $2.4b was paid in wages, with the average dairy farm wage $46,640 and the average dairy processing wage $72,910.

National export earnings were $13.6b with key products skimmed and whole milk pow-

der, ahead of tourism earnings at $10.6b.

Malcolm Bailey, chairman of Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand who commissioned the report, said dairy employment had grown by an average of 3.7 per cent per year over the past 15 years.

The sector’s contribution went beyond the farm gate too, he

said, with dairy farmers spending $12.2b on goods and services within their communities.

On top of that, the sector was working hard to invest in and deliver on sustainability.

“There is a commitment to stock exclusion from streams, to riparian planting, better effluent management and better nutrient budgeting.”

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Gulls take to skies after nesting season

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They had stones thrown at them and were almost flooded out, but somehow they survived.

The Ashburton River State Highway One black billed gulls have flown off after a “surprisingly successful” nesting season, Environment Canterbury biodiversity officer Donna Field said.

A man-made shingle island at the site helped the colony of about 1200 to successfully raise their young.

This was despite a couple of incidents with youths, including two boys and a girl throwing stones before being apprehended.

River flooding and generally high river levels also encroached on the colony.

The last of the chicks were able to fly off this week, and they and their parents have redistributed themselves throughout Canterbury.

The State Highway One site ended up being one of the more successful nesting locations throughout Canterbury for the critically endangered birds this season.

Field said a larger man-made shingle island could be constructed next year.

Security and web cameras could also be installed next year.

ECan is to host a lower Ashburton River planning meeting on March 7 at its McNally Street depot, 10am to mid- Packing up protective fencing at the State Highway One gull colony are Suzy King (left) of ECan and Peter Smith, of Ashburton day.

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Farm outing for day care members Members of the Park Street Day Centre went on an outing to Lyndon and Dorothea Webb’s Greenstreet farm on Wednesday afternoon.

They had a good look around the yard and sheds and Lyndon brought out all his vintage trucks and tractors for everyone to have a look at.

Lyndon’s wife, Dorothea, provided a lovely afternoon tea in the garden for them to enjoy after they had a look around.

The Park Street Day Centre runs five days a week.

Everyone who attends the centre continues to live in their own homes, but they are provided with stimulation, socialisation and also carer relief.

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Stand up and be counted – as individuals Sue Newman

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f the early days are any indication, debate around the Ashburton District Council meeting table could be some of the best entertainment in town.

Whether that debate is productive or not, is anyone’s guess.

It’s an unusual situation. Post election it was clear the new council team would never be described as cohesive.

On one hand there are a small number of experienced councillors – Neil Brown, Stuart Wilson and Russell Ellis who have been party to several years of debate and tough decision making.

They’re the establishment.

On the other are seven new faces, most of whom have an allegiance to the Ashburton Citizens’ Association. In between there are the council staff who’re trying to get on with the business of council as usual in a situation that’s anything but ‘usual’.

Fresh faces in any organisation are a healthy thing. They bring new ideas, a different perspective; they’re often a breath of fresh air.

Is that what’s happening around the council meeting table?

Just Leen Braam and Liz McMillan in the early days at least, are working as independents. The remaining five appear to be a tightly knit unit, firmly linked by the citizens’ ties and their numbers have been strengthened by two returning councillors who last term were lone wolves – Peter Reveley and Alasdair Urquhart.

Both now have a cause and companions.

The two returnees plus Selwyn Price, Lynette Lovett, Thelma Bell, Mark Malcolm and Diane Rawlinson are one voice, one team.

Braam and McMillan appear to be looking, listening, learning and then voting while mayor Donna Favel is a swinger, but she’s clearly strongly tied to the citizens’ cartel.

Will this clearly divided council be one that gets on and gets things done? Time will tell.

At yesterday’s council meeting the voting bloc forced a delay in signing off the site for Ashburton’s new library and civic centre. And while taking a pause and checking out a last-minute option to build the district’s new library on Ashburton College grounds and with college financial input is not a bad idea, does it signal we’ll revisit and possibly overturn a raft of decisions made in the last council term?

Could this become the council term of stagnation, the council term where bloc voting sways the day?

LETTERS Fire ban Perhaps it would be of value to the responsible members of our farming community to learn names of persons choosing to ignore fire bans.

While we are at it why not have the names of the roading contractors who reseal the Main South Road claim the publicity for their work by showing road signs where they have been.

Transit NZ could also claim credit for the quality of the various road surfaces they are responsible for.

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Revelations – never were truer words uttered Phill Hooper OFF THE AIR

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ometimes when I’m prepping my radio show, I come across a story or a piece of information that really strikes a chord with me.

I found this on Tuesday and it did just that. I remember thinking at the time, I must put that in my column as well as on air.

It’s a nice way to finish the week. It’s simple and to the point.

There are some super reminders here, no matter what your age.

I’ve added a few thoughts to each one and hopefully not spoilt the list.

Let go of anger. It only raises your blood pressure.

Just like jealousy, it’s such a wasted emotion, let it go and move on.

Revelations most people have later in life: Don’t isolate yourself. Sometimes you need to force yourself to socialise. Especially if you’re feeling ‘Blue’.

Sometimes though, you just get home from a tough day at work, hit the lazy-boy, flip your feet up and think I can’t be bothered moving. But, I have said to myself many times, I’m so glad I went to ‘that’, it was such a good night. Nearly as many times as I’ve said, I wish I went home earlier last night, then I wouldn’t feel as crappy as I do.

You don’t owe anyone anything.

True friends won’t emotionally blackmail you. Unless you’ve borrowed some money from them!

Let go of anger. It only raises your blood pressure. Just like jealousy, it’s such a wasted emotion, let it go and move on.

Set boundaries. Even family members require these at times. Make sure you stick to the boundaries and that there are consequences for stepping over them. Hopefully short term pain is eventually replaced with respect and gratitude.

Don’t try and buy people’s love.

You shouldn’t have to, they should love you for who you are and what you stand for.

People will take advantage of you if you let them. Strike a bal-

ance between being nice and being a doormat. It’s a fine line sometimes.

You should say no to things you don’t want to do … and yes to things you do want to do. This is something I have struggled with a lot. Most people hate the idea of public speaking or hosting events, that’s why I get asked a lot to host things. I understand that and have in the past felt obligated to help people out, if it wasn’t my weekend with the kids, but with Maddy’s arrival I won’t be doing that anymore, unless I want to.

You can’t change people. Only they can change themselves. If you want to change them that much, you shouldn’t probably be hanging around with them in the first place!

Don’t rely on other people for your personal happiness. I think ‘rely’ is the key word in

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You work to live, you don’t live to work. I haven’t heard of too many people on their death bed, wishing they worked more. Could be something in that.

“Someday” is today. Amen.

Till next week.

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You work to live, you don’t live to work. that point, they certainly play a part, but at the end of the day, it comes from YOU! It’s harder to get back into physi-

cal shape than it is to just maintain it. Ain’t that the truth and it only gets worse the older you get eh?

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■ AUSTRALIA

‘No hope’ of bail Glamourous Canadian Melina Roberge who recorded her luxury cruise to Australia on Instagram before being arrested for cocaine importation has withdrawn her bail application.

With one legal opinion that the 23-year-old, who is in Silverwater Women’s Correctional Centre, had “no hope” of getting bail, Roberge withdrew from the hearing.

Set down before Judge Antony Townsend in the Sydney District Court yesterday, it was the second time this month Roberge had intended to ask for bail.

Roberge is the youngest of three French Canadians charged with the alleged importation of 95kg of cocaine in suitcases aboard the MS Sea Princess.

She has been incarcerated in Silverwater jail, situated in western Sydney, since being taken into custody off the cruise liner on August 28 last year.

Two months ago, Roberge sobbed during a committal hearing in which her lawyer failed to convince a magistrate the young brunette from Quebec knew nothing of the cocaine plot.

Roberge was arrested on the Sea Princess with former porn star Isabelle Lagace, 28, and a third French Canadian, Andre Tamine, 63.

Australian Border Force officers allegedly found 95kg cocaine in two of the ship’s cabins after it berthed in Sydney during the three’s lavish voyage.

Police allege seven members of a cocaine drug cartel were on board the Sea Princess as it cruised from New York via South America and Tahiti to Sydney.

Lagace and Roberge made world headlines after it emerged they had posted pictures of themselves on Instagram in bikinis at different

An expensive trim-up It might look like little more than a trim, but Lorde treated herself to a new ‘do this week, visiting celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin. Atkin posted a snap of her handiwork, describing the Kiwi singer as her “latest victim” and proclaiming the “lob” is here to stay. Of course, serial Lorde-watchers will know the superstar first chopped her long locks more than a year ago, when she debuted a shorter, sleeker look at a Vogue event in New York. But if you want a slice of the action, start saving! A woman’s haircut with Miss Atkin is priced from $835 and upwards, although we suspect she may have flagged the fee for the Royals star.

Melina Roberge and Isabelle Lagace made headlines around the world as they posed in bikinis in exotic locations all around the world. exotic stops around the world before their dramatic arrest in Australia.

Last December, Roberge sobbed in Central Local Court while a friend or family member sat anxiously as she was committed to stand trial for importing a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drug.

Lagace has pleaded guilty to the charge and will be sentenced in June.

Tamine waived his right for a committal, and is due to stand trial for cocaine smuggling in August.

Yesterday a legal officer told news.com.au that Roberge had withdrawn her bail application for the foreseeable future because she had “no hope” of release on the charge, which carries a 20-year maximum prison sentence.

Last December, the court heard that Roberge had shared a tiny cabin aboard the cruise ship with Lagace for 39 days, while Tamine occupied a separate cabin.

An amount totalling 95kg of high grade cocaine was allegedly found in suitcases in both cabins, with 29kg in a suitcase in the cabin shared by the two women.

Roberge and the other two accused of the alleged cocaine smuggling plot had booked their tickets for the Sea Princess cruise within a day of each other and used the same travel agency.

The suitcases allegedly found containing cocaine were similar in weight and the cocaine within was of a similar level of purity, similarly packaged in ziplock bags and taped up with packing tape allegedly found in the women’s cabin.

Details of the drug importation, which was Australia’s largest by passenger vessel, emerged in Roberge’s December court hearing.

In the courtroom, Crown prosecutor Lincoln Crowley alleged that the two young Canadian women were an integral part of this “floating

warehouse” of drugs, having secreted 29kg of cocaine in a suitcase in their tiny shared cabin.

Evidence which was given during the committal hearing for Roberge alleged that although the police case against her was circumstantial, she had travelled for more than a month in a tiny ship’s cabin in which there was a suitcase packed with almost 30kg of cocaine.

“The cocaine, 29kg of it, was found in a cabin occupied

by Roberge and Lagace for the past 40 days, packed up, strapped up, taped up and sitting in a suitcase and would be worth a considerable amount of money,” Crowley told the court.

“Two women are minding the cocaine.

“Lagace and Roberge are warehousing a quantity of cocaine.

“It is in effect a floating warehouse.

“They are sitting on it until they get to Australia.”

- AAP

Eyes forward for Bernadine Bernadine Oliver-Kerby has waved goodbye to TVNZ after 25 years – but if there was a farewell event, the newsreader says with a laugh she “hasn’t been invited”. Oliver-Kerby’s contract with the state broadcaster finished this week, wrapping up a TVNZ career that saw her rise from a Christchurch-based lifestyle show to fronting prime time sports bulletins and the 6pm news.

Despite the lack of a proper farewell after two and a half decades of work, OliverKerby says she’s not upset at TVNZ and has her eye on the future. If they did hold anything for her, she says she would probably be too busy to attend.

■ SWEDEN

Taking work-breaks to a whole new level Talk about workplace innovation!

A Swedish politician is pushing to give employees an hourlong paid break to go home and have sex.

Per Erik Muskos, a member of the Swedish Social Democrat party, made the proposal during a council meeting in the northern city of Overtornea.

Mr Muskos is backing the measure because he believes mid-week sex breaks will improve wellness and boost childbirth in the northern re-

gion he represents.

“Childbirth should be encouraged,” he told the Stockholm-based newspaper Aftonbladet.

“When sex is also an excellent form of exercise with documented positive effects on well-being, the municipality should kill two birds with one stone and encourage employees to use their fitness hour to go home and have sex with their partner.”

He said everyday stresses in life can put a strain on relationships, making it difficult

for couples to be able to express their love.

“I believe that sex is a scarce commodity in many long relationships.

“Everyday life is stressful and the children are at home.

“This could be an opportunity to have their own time.”

Good luck coming up with an appropriate answering machine message for that one.

“Hello clients. Sorry I can’t take your call right now, I’m a bit busy taking something far more pleasurable.

“Good day to you.”

- PA

Thurman rejected Jackson Uma Thurman has revealed her biggest regret is turning down a job offer from Peter Jackson. The Kill Bill star revealed “one of the worst decisions I’ve ever made” in an interview with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show. Thurman said she was offered the role of Éowyn in Lord of the Rings, but turned it down as she’d just given birth to her first child.

“It was a very long time ago, and I do consider it one of the worst decisions I’ve ever made,” she said. “But I was a little housebound.” Colbert joked: “You didn’t want to drag your child down to New Zealand for three years?” Thurman replied: “Yeah, it was an unknown for me.

But it’s very definitely a regret.”

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Friday, February 24, 2017

■ AUSTRALIA

Paedo ring smashed

By AnnA LeAsk The world-wide paedophile ring that allegedly involved a 42-yearold Kiwi man was brought down by a simple photograph of a little boy getting a henna tattoo at a US zoo.

The little boy was on holiday with two men who claimed to have adopted him from a Russian woman.

They were Queensland couple Peter Truong and Mark Newton.

It later emerged that they had paid $8000 for the little boy and travelled the world with him, farming him to a network of paedophiles to sexually abuse.

In 2014 Australian current affairs programme Four Corners aired a story on the case which revealed how the men were caught and their “son” rescued.

Detective Inspector Jon Rouse of Task Force Argos – a specialist unit within the Queensland Police responsible for investigating online child exploitation and abuse – told Four Corners that Truong and Newton “knew their craft” when it came to their offending.

“You know, they were technically capable men,” he said.

“They knew what they were doing online.

“They knew how to use the internet. They’d been using the internet for a very long time.

“They knew how to protect themselves.

“They maintained their communications largely within their identified group of safety.”

Truong’s filthy network included IT professionals and encryption gurus around the world.

It emerged that they had taken their “adopted son” to 30 countries within six years and allowed men to sexually abuse him.

The little boy’s passport had been filled by the time he was 3.

Four Corners revealed that often, the boy was handed over

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In brief Topless ban blocked A Colorado judge has blocked a town’s law against women going topless, saying the law is likely unconstitutional. US District Judge R Brooke Jackson said yesterday that Fort Collins’ ordinance was based on gender discrimination and issued an injunction against its enforcement. The college town’s indecency code makes it a crime for women but not men to show their nipples.

- AAP

Transgender rollback The Trump administration revoked federal protections for transgender students who sought the right to use the public school restrooms that match their gender identity, taking a stand on a contentious issue that has become the central battle over LGBT rights. Officials with the federal Education and Justice departments notified the Supreme Court that it was ordering schools to disregard memos the Obama administration issued during the past two years that said prohibiting transgender students from using facilities that align with their gender identity violates federal anti-discrimination laws.

- PA

Death mystery deepens for sex in exchange for his abusers paying Truong and Newton’s travel and overseas entertainment expenses.

The abuse of the boy was often filmed and shared within the global paedophile network.

Eventually, Rouse and his team would make a connection between the abuse footage and the Cairns couple.

Their sick scheme stated to unravel in mid-2011 when one of the men within the network had his Idaho home raided by police.

A set of DVDs was found showing the man sexually abusing a number of children.

He admitted to police he was part of an online chat group where like-minded men talked about abusing children and shared videos and images.

He gave police the names of some of the chatroom users, which led to further arrests in-

cluding Thomas Vaughn in Anderson Indiana.

At his home, police found images of a young boy being sexually abused by an adult male.

Both of their faces had been cropped out but the boy had a distinctive henna tattoo on his chest and a mole on his tummy.

It wasn’t until the Argos team obtained family photos from Truong and Newton that the young victim was identified.

Photos dated April 2011 showed Truong and Newton’s son getting that exact henna tattoo at a zoo in North Carolina.

“The dead set immediate giveaway was the tattoo,” Rouse said.

“There’s a henna tattoo, very, very particular.

“You put it all together, it’s definitely our boy ... that was it, case closed.”

Truong and Newton were arrested and tried in the US on a

raft of child sex offences.

Newton was sentenced to 40 years in prison.

Truong, after receiving a discount for supplying passwords to encrypted hard drives, thus helping secure the arrest of other international paedophiles, was sentenced to 30 years.

Rouse said during the examination of devices belonging to the men information was obtained enabling investigators to identify the 42-year-old New Zealand man.

It is alleged the Kiwi engaged in the sexual abuse of Truong and Newton’s child, and taken hundreds of indecent images.

“This arrest closes the final chapter on a protracted and difficult investigation that has resulted in the arrest of members of a child sex offender network that spanned the globe,” Rouse said.

- NZME

■ MEXICO

Prospect of deportee camps upsets Mexicans Mexicans fear deportee and refugee camps could be popping up along their northern border under the Trump administration’s plan to start deporting to Mexico all Latin Americans and others who entered the US illegally through Mexico.

Previous US policy called for only Mexican citizens to be sent to Mexico.

Migrants known as Other Than Mexicans (OTMs) got flown back to their homelands.

Now, under a sweeping rewrite of enforcement policies announced by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), migrants might be dumped over the border into a violenceplagued land where they have no ties while their asylum claims or deportation proceedings

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are heard in the United States.

US officials didn’t say what Mexico would be expected to do with them.

The only consensus so far in Mexico about the new policies of President Donald Trump is that the country isn’t remotely prepared.

“Not in any way, shape or form,” said the Reverend Patrick Murphy, a priest who runs the Casa del Migrante shelter in the border city of Tijuana, which houses about 55 Haitian immigrants.

They were part of wave of thousands who swarmed to the border in the closing months of the Obama administration in hopes of getting asylum in the US. Tijuana was overwhelmed, and while the government did

little, a string of private Christian groups pitched in to open shelters with improvised bedding, tents and sanitary facilities. Donated food kept the Haitians going.

Mexicans quake at the thought of handling not thousands, but hundreds of thousands of foreigners in a border region already struggling with drug gangs and violence.

“Just look at the case of the Haitians in Tijuana, what were they, seven or eight thousand?

“And the situation was just out of control,” said Alejandro Hope, a Mexico City-based security analyst.

“Now imagine a situation 10 or 15 times that size. There aren’t enough resources to maintain them.”

- PA

The death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half brother remains a mystery, with Malaysian officials saying earlier this week that initial autopsy results show no evidence of a heart attack or puncture wounds. In addition, no member of Kim Jong Nam’s family has come forward to verify his identity through DNA testing or claim his body. The developments came shortly before a break-in at the hospital morgue in an apparent attempt to steal Kim’s body.

Special forces have been called in to guard the Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

- PA

No kidnapping after all?

Missing Utah teenager Sarah Dunsey was not kidnapped and there is no evidence any crime has occurred in Las Vegas, police have disclosed.

The 17-year-old is said to have left the MGM Grand hotel with two men willingly and without putting up any sort of struggle. Further, the Las Vegas Police Department said they were not notified about the case until January 30, a full two weeks after the high school student disappeared. A missing persons report was filed to police the day after the teenager’s alleged kidnapping, not by her mother in St George, as it was believed, but in Logan, where Sarah lives with her father Michael Dunsey and her stepmother. - PA

Boars radioactive

A section of the border fence along the US-Mexico border in Brownsville, Texas.

Wild boar is a popular local delicacy in the Czech Republic but fans of the meat have an unusual problem on their hands – the boars are radioactive. The boars became contaminated by one of their most popular food sources – false truffles. The mushrooms absorb high levels of Caesium 137. And three decades ago the nuclear catastrophe at Chernobyl released a fair amount of Caesium 137 that eventually drifted down on the Sumava mountains. Now the boars are eating the mushrooms, and ingesting the Caesium 137 along with them.

- PA

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■ MERGER REJECTED

In brief

Sky ‘needs to reinvent itself’ Sky TV will need to change the way it operates if it wants to remain competitive following its failed attempt to merge with Vodafone, analysts say.

Investors wiped $293 million off the value of the pay-TV provider after the Commerce Commission’s rejection of the proposed merger yesterday morning.

The company also has a declining customer base, with 816,135 subscribers as at December 31, down 44,310 from the same time the previous year.

The merger would have enabled the Vodafone-Sky company to offer enticing bundles of Vodafone’s internet and mobile services along with Sky TV. But the commission found that Sky’s exclusive rights to premium sports content would cause people to switch from rival telcos, thus reducing competition in telecommunications markets.

Business and technology commentator Paul Spain said Sky had the most to lose as a result of the decision, and it would

need to change tack in order to stay competitive. He suspected Sky would consider becoming an internet service provider or telco in its own right.

“Whether they would establish that directly or whether they would be looking at an acquisition such as 2Degrees,” he said, adding that such an acquisition would likely not face such a strong backlash given 2Degrees’

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At close of trading on Thursday, February 23, 2017

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p S&P/NZX 50 Gross

7,089.52 +27.04 +0.38%

p S&P/NZX 20 index

4,911.23

+19.72

+0.4%

p S&P/NZX All Gross

7,685.01 +29.88 +0.39%

p Rises 52 q Falls 44

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q S&P/ASX 200 index

5,784.7

–20.4

–0.35%

At close of trading on Feb 23, 2017

p Dow Jones Indust.

20,775.6 +32.60 +0.16% At close of trading on Feb 22, 2017

p FTSE 100 index

7,302.3

+27.42

+0.38%

At close of trading on Feb 22, 2017

q Nikkei 225 index

19,333.7

–46.2

–0.24%

At close of trading on Feb 23, 2017

METAL PRICES

Source: interest.co.nz

q Gold

1,236.65

London – $US/ounce

–0.35

–0.03%

q Silver London – $US/ounce

18.0

–0.05

–0.28%

q Copper London – $US/tonne

5,976.0

–58.0

–0.96%

NZ DOLLAR

Source: BNZ

Country

About 130 jobs are expected to go at the Warehouse Group as the company looks to streamline its operations, but First Union says this number may rise. The Group, which encompasses The Warehouse, Noel Leeming, Warehouse Stationery and Torpedo7, said in a statement to the NZX yesterday that consultation had been taking place at the head office in Auckland and some regional centres.

The consultation had included combining the leadership of the Warehouse and Warehouse Stationery.

- NZME

Mazda issues NZ recall Mazda New Zealand has issued a recall after a global problem with a part that could involve up to 22,000 local vehicles. The cars affected are the Mazda 2,3 and 6 models, as well as used vehicles imported from Japan that were purchased between September 2007 and March 2012. The company said a problem had been identified with the seat adjustment lever and in some cases it could break off. Mazda New Zealand general manager Glen Harris said the company was aware of 11,300 vehicles in New Zealand that could be affected.

- NZME

■ COMMENT

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Source: NZX and Standard & Poors

smaller market share compared with Vodafone’s dominance.

At the very least, Spain said Sky needed to move away from its traditional set-top box focus and move to a fully-digitised operation that would allow customers to access its content through apps.

“It’s a pretty messy offering, I would say, from Sky at the moment,” he said.

Spain said he wouldn’t be surprised to see some changes at the top levels of Sky’s leadership team, such as chief executive John Fellet who has been in the role since 2001.

The company would also need to bring down its pricing.

Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand chief executive Craig Young said Sky would need to find a plan B, particularly before its exclusive rights to broadcast live Super and international rugby in New Zealand expired in 2020.

“There is no guarantee that they will keep those rights,” Young said.

Commerce Commission chair Mark Berry said the merger would likely have been allowed to go ahead had it not been for Sky’s access to premium sports content.

“Given the merged entity’s ability to leverage its premium live sports content, we cannot rule out the real chance that demand for its offers would attract a large number of non-Vodafone customers,” he said.

- NZME

Warehouse cuts jobs

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Focus firmly on reporting season T he main focus for local investors this week has been the reporting season with a swag of companies reporting half year and full year result. Companies that reported included some of the largest on the NZX such as Fletcher Building and Spark.

It was a similar story in Australia with some of the ASX200’s biggest companies reporting results including BHP Billiton and Woolworths. Although there was only a small amount of local economic data released over the week, there was a Global Dairy Trade auction held mid-week.

Fletcher Building reported its half year result and although it saw operating earnings increase 12 per cent from the prior comparable period, the company’s share price took a dive. The increase was driven by the construction boom in New Zealand and the demand for building materials, and the company reaffirmed guidance for the full year.

Investors were disappointed as the half year result missed expectations and there was also an expectation that guidance would be raised. The share price fell as low as $9.45 during trading, however partially pared back the losses later in the day.

BHP Billiton reported its first half result for the 2017 financial year earlier in the week. The mining heavyweight’s net profit was more than double the net profit for the full 2016 year driven largely by the strong rise in iron ore prices as well as coking coal.

The result was also reflective of improvements in productivity and a redesign of the company’s operating model. The dividend was

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increased to 40 cents per share, well above expectations and management said it showed BHP’s commitment to provide strong cash returns to shareholders.

Port of Tauranga had a solid first half result with net profit climbing 8.5 per cent. This gain was reciprocated with an equally large increase in the interim dividend, which was raised 8.7 per cent. It was a positive half for the company with increased container volumes, as well as a rebound in logging traffic.

The company is also starting to see the benefits of its capital expenditure programme which included the widening and deepening of the shipping channel, with larger ships now being able to come to the port.

Although the share price reaction was fairly muted, it has had a strong run up in the weeks prior to the result, so much of the good news was already priced in.

In other corporate news, Sky TV’s proposed merger with the New Zealand branch of Vodafone was declined by the Commerce Commission this week. Immediately following the decision, Sky’s share price declined 16 per cent, however, these declines lessened throughout the day.

The latest Global Dairy Trade auction saw a decline in the average price of dairy of 3.2 per

cent, as well as a decline in whole milk powder prices which fell 3.7 per cent. It is important to keep in mind that the dairy price is much higher than the lows seen in August 2015 and the GDT price index has been fairly flat since the beginning of the year.

Fonterra normally announces an updated forecast for the season payout around this time and analysts are still looking for an increase from the current forecast of $6.00. Adding in the dividend, farmers are currently expecting to receive $6.50 to $6.60 per kilo of milksolids, which will be the highest payout in three years. This is also the first time in three years that the payout has been higher than the estimated breakeven point.

Globally, the US earnings season has all but finished. Of the companies that have reported, 52 per cent have exceeded revenue forecasts while 74 per cent have beaten earnings estimates. Aggregate earnings growth so far is 6.9 per cent and ahead of early predictions of a 4.2 per cent increase.

Next week the local reporting season continues. There are a large number of important events in the US to follow including several Federal Reserve speakers and the release of its Beige Book.

In New Zealand economic news will include the QVNZ house price index and our Balance of Trade.

Jeremy Flood works for Craigs Investment Partners.

This article should not be deemed as advice. Disclosure statement available free of charge and on request.

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Pricing adds to Astra attraction H olden New Zealand has released pricing of the European Car of the Year, the allnew Astra, ahead of it going on-sale locally in the first quarter of 2017.

“There is a groundswell of anticipation building ahead of the launch of this new model, especially considering it comes with such an impressive pedigree,” said the Managing Director of Holden New Zealand, Kristian Aquilina.

“The Astra beat premium models such as BMW 7 Series and Audi A4 to become the European Car of the Year 2016, so we’re extremely excited to announce the new model will be available from a very attainable $30,990.

“At this level, the only thing not premium about the new Astra is the price.”

The all-new Astra will be available at Holden dealerships around the country in February, with 1.6L automatic transmission models to follow one month later.

The sporty new European designed and engineered Astra R is available with a 1.4L Turbo petrol engine, offering 110kW of power, while the performance enhanced Astra RS and RS-V, both featuring

the larger 1.6L Turbo petrol engine, are capable of delivering 147kW of power and 300Nm of torque.

The new Astra comes standard with the latest generation MyLink infotainment system featuring class-leading

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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across the range.

The R and RS models include a 7-inch colour touch screen with Bluetooth and voice recognition functionality via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the

RS-V adds embedded Satellite Navigation system and voice recognition together with a larger 8-inch colour touch screen.

European inspired style and sophistication abound throughout the interior, while a striking exterior design hints at its performance intent.

The availability of Advanced Active Safety featuring Lane Keep Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Alert complete the all-round package.

“We anticipate the new Holden Astra will have huge appeal thanks to a number of factors such as an impressive suite of technology enhancements, a spacious interior, dynamic aesthetics as well as performance credentials which will provide for an engaging driving experience,” said Mr Aquilina.

“The new model represents an outstanding value proposition and we have high expectations it will attract many new people to the Holden brand as it demonstrates our commitment to source the very best cars from GM’s new vehicle portfolio.”

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urope’s biggest and best Japanese car show – Japfest – is to return to the iconic home of British Motorsport in 2017, after drawing a record crowd to the new venue when it moved there last year.

The biggest Japanese car show in Europe drew crowds of almost 20,000 to its new Silverstone home, an increase of 20 per cent over the previous record achieved in 2015 – and this year’s event looks set to be even more exciting, with a host of new features alongside some of the more traditional attractions.

The British Drift Championship drivers will again be in attendance, once more competing in the Drift Kings competition, guaranteeing some tyre-smoking, sideways action to thrill the crowds, alongside the opportunity for show visitors themselves to buy time to take their cars on the famous circuit.

Show-goers will also be given the chance to win a Honda S2000 – 2017 sees the Japanese company celebrating 50 years in the UK, and what better way to celebrate than by entering a competition to win one of its most appealing sports cars?

The S2000 was produced between 1999 and 2009 and was renowned for its high-revving VTEC engine and traditional rear-drive handling.

One of the most exciting new features for 2017 will be a special Evo v Impreza stand-off, celebrating an old school rivalry between Subaru and Mitsubishi that can trace its roots back to the halcyon days of Group A rallying in the mid-1990s.

Japfest will be putting the iconic rivals to the test, inviting clubs to nominate five cars each to take part.

They will be given a slot to set the fastest time on the Silverstone Sprint Test and Handling Course, with the fastest combined score winning for their club and their model.

There will also be a special 50-car anniversary display to celebrate the 10th birthday of the iconic Nissan GT-R, a car which has dominated motorsport, the JDM modified car scene and drifting since it first appeared a decade ago.

Other new features will include a ‘Retrofest’ paddock paying tribute to some of the most celebrated old school Japanese classics, and a special ‘Power Paddock’ – a zone devoted to cars that rely completely on their power to weight ratio.

Event director, Phil Weeden said: “After moving to Silverstone in 2016, Japfest hasn’t looked back. The new attractions in 2017 will add further to what’s already the must-attend event of the season for fans of Japanese cars, both modern and old.”

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he inspiration for these words came about because five local ladies and their Canadian friend got together last Friday night.

The Famous Five and friend, as they are have become known, had a great time at the home of one member of the group.

One of our motoring writers lives in the same home.

And it’s not Roger.

But he is involved in this tale.

The Famous Five and friend had made arrangements for safe travel home using various forms of transport, some provided by Roger.

One of the Famous Five, let’s for the sake of this story call her Pam, had planned to walk home, but our motoring writer decided he would drive her in the lovely red Honda Civic owned by the Famous Five member who hosted the others.

That car was itself subject of a motoring story back in July 2013.

And because it’s such a great much loved vehicle it deserved to written about.

On arrival at her home Pam invited her driver in to see her husband.

For the sake of this story we’ll call Pam’s husband Ron. And to be honest even if it wasn’t for the sake of this story we would still call them both Pam and Ron.

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Over the years both our motoring writers have spent many pleasant times in Ron’s company and our motoring writer was not about to miss another opportunity.

A great chat took place covering a variety of topics with, believe it or not, a bit, actually more than a bit, of an emphasis on cars – and in particular Rovers.

Ron and his cars have also featured in these pages on several occasions.

Before our motoring writer left Ron explained our motoring writer Roger had lent him two very fascinating books.

Thinking the visiting motoring writer would see Roger sooner than he would himself Ron asked his guest to return the books to their owner.

Our motoring writer was more than happy to do so.

One of the books is a family history, the other is Le Mans ‘59 by Stirling (now Sir Stirling) Moss.

Readers will immediately recognise and understand that the motoring writer entrusted with the task of returning the books saw an opportunity to look at these interesting tomes, knowing of course the other motoring writer would not mind.

And they are well worth a read!

At this stage there has only been time for a glance, but it’s obvious these books hold a lot of interest and have historical significance.

The family history is the result of dedicated research and in his record of the famous 24-hour endurance race Sir Stirling Moss has produced a brilliantly written book, featuring very natural pictures with captions which are an indication of the author’s clever way with words.

Full of the names of legendary drivers and famous cars, Le Mans ’59 is a reminder of earlier times regarded by many as the golden age of motor racing.

The Famous Five and their friend had a great time last Friday, and as a result one of our motoring writers is going to have great pleasure browsing these two amazing books.

Which of course begs the question what will happen next time they meet?

Note: no names have been changed in the writing of this story.

Roy Salvadori whipping the Aston Martin DBR1/300 in which he and co driver Carroll Shelby had a historic win at Le Mans in 1959 around Tertre Rouge. - From Le Mans ‘59

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While in Japan Carolyn Nelson undertook an assignment for us. We asked Carolyn, who likes cars, to be our roving reporter and check out unusual cars and new design trends.

Carolyn who visited the showrooms of several manufacturers has provided images of some amazing futuristic-looking cars. Thanks Carolyn for showing us what we can look forward to.

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echrules has revealed dramatic design details of its upcoming production supercar, set to debut on March 7 2017 at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show.

This latest rendering reveals how the China-based automotive R&D company will combine its innovative proprietary Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) powertrain with a dramatic, aerospace-inspired design crafted by world-renowned automotive designers, Fabrizio and Giorgetto Giugiaro.

Form follows function with modular design and technical elements that provide various configurations around the centrally-positioned driver.

A stunningly theatrical arrival at any destination is assured, with occupant entry and exit enabled by the fighter jet-style canopy dramatically rising from the body.

The aircraft-inspired cockpit is designed to provide occupants with exceptional visibility and are finished with premium quality materials.

Using top-grade components, Techrules’ advanced supercar will deliver a unique blend of ultimate performance, brutal power and unparalleled efficiency from its innovative powertrain.

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One year on from the debut of the Hussarya GT at Autosport International 2016, Arrinera has received its first customer orders for the race-prepared Polish supercar.

The orders have been made by customers within the EU and are the first two chassis planned for delivery as 2017 build slots get underway.

Built to FIA GT specification, the 6-litre V8 Hussarya GT completed a successful year of testing throughout 2016 at the hands of Scottish racing legend Anthony Reid.

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In brief Vardy to the rescue Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel believes Jamie Vardy’s away goal at Sevilla will have played a “massive” part if the Foxes are to progress in the Champions League.

The Dane, who saved an early Joaquin Correa penalty in the 2-1 defeat, later conceded to the same player after Pablo Sarabia opened the scoring at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Premier League champions Leicester will, however, return to the Midlands for the last-16 second-leg clash buoyed by Vardy’s second-half goal, the striker’s first in European club competition. - PA

Punter just misses out Anyone who managed to witness Manchester City and Monaco’s eight-goal epic in Manchester will agree that the round of 16 first leg fixture was one of the best Champions League clashes in recent times.

Anyone except for the extremely unlucky punter who was just minutes away from bagging himself €34,000 during City’s memorable 5-3 win over the Ligue 1 leaders.

German fan Mustafa Celik only needed City to hang on for a 4-3 win to pull off an unlikely multi-bet win. Instead, he was left ruing Leroy Sane’s 82nd minute goal, handing City a 5-3 lead and putting an end to Celik’s miracle bet.

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Organisers of the Mt Somers Bike Race are gearing up for one of the biggest instalments of the event in its 12-year history.

The popular annual event which caters for everything from the serious cyclist to the more social and then the families is on tomorrow and the Mayfield Lions, who run the day are expecting some bumper entries.

Online registrations closed last night but there was the ability for

anyone to arrive on the day and enter prior to the race commencing and Aubrey Aitken of the Mayfield Lions said that looking at the numbers, things were appearing positive.

“You never want to count the chickens before they hatch,” he said.

“But based on the online entries we have so far we are looking at one of our better years, that’s for sure.

“On average we get about 100120 entries on the day of the race

so with that again we will hopefully get up to around the mid 300s which will be a really great result.”

With good weather forecast and a track in pristine condition, everything is falling into place ahead of the weekend.

“The track is looking hard and fast and in really good shape, we’ve had a pretty good preparation so far with no mishaps so hopefully that can continue over the weekend.”

The Challenge is split up into

three races – catering for everyone.

The Loland Ride is held over 20 kilometres, the Foothills Race is 30 kilometres and then the Challenge Race, which is the supreme event is held over 35 kilometres.

The event begins at the Mt Somers Domain tomorrow and the track takes competitors through the heart of the Mt Somers Station with the Acland family generously opening up their property to the event.

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De Bruin to lead Northern Stars Veteran defender Leana de Bruin has been named the inaugural captain of the Northern Stars.

De Bruin, who turns 40 later this season, will lead the Stars in the new elite netball league – the ANZ Premiership – which gets under way on March 26.

With Stars coach Julie Hoornweg assembling a line-up of mostly young, up and coming talent, de Bruin appeared the obvious choice for the skipper role.

Hoornweg involved the players in making the decision.

“Although it may be expected, you don’t know for sure how the other players feel” said de Bruin.

“Obviously I’m not getting any younger and Julie may have wanted to look to the future, so it’s a real privilege.”

Senior midcourter Courtney Tairi will support de Bruin as vice captain.

The 104-test Silver Fern, who has now retired from international netball, is relishing the chance to lend her experience, tactical nous and professional attitude to the Stars, and is excited by the young talent in the team.

“It’s great to see how they take on board what you tell them,” de Bruin said.

“I’m looking forward to seeing

how they all continue to grow.”

De Bruin is eager to see how it all comes together on court when the Stars join the other five ANZ Premiership teams for the pre-season tournament at Te Wananga o Raukawa in Otaki.

“We haven’t played together at all, so I have no idea what to expect, but every week we’ve become fitter, more agile and used to the way Julie trains. She’s really open and honest, and there are no shortcuts,” de Bruin said of Hoornweg’s style. “It’s a bit of old-school.”

The pre-season tournament is on March 10-12.

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Real Madrid passed up the chance to move further clear at the top of La Liga as two early goals saw them slip to defeat at Valencia.

Zinedine Zidane’s side had two games in hand on second-placed Barcelona heading into their clash at the Mestalla, but remain just one point clear having been beaten 2-1 in just their second league loss of the season. Simone Zaza and Fabian Orellana struck inside the opening 10 minutes for struggling Valencia, who notched up just their seventh league win of the campaign.

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Injuries hit Man United Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has revealed match-winner Henrikh Mkhitaryan and fellow midfielder Michael Carrick are likely to miss Sunday’s EFL Cup final against Southampton. Mkhitaryan scored the only goal of the game in United’s 1-0 Europa League win over St Etienne before limping out of the action to be replaced by Marcus Rashford. Carrick also had to be withdrawn, and Mourinho, whose side secured a 4-0 aggregate victory, said: “You can be injured leaving your house, you can be injured in the garden. You never know when and why.” - PA

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Mauricio Pochettino says he knows within 50 seconds of a game whether Tottenham will be off their game. Spurs host Gent at Wembley in the Europa League overnight, looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit from their dismal display in the first leg in Belgium last week.

A 3-0 thrashing of Fulham in the FA Cup on Sunday saw Tottenham back at full pelt, but inconsistency has been a regular feature of their form in recent weeks. They have won three out of their last seven in all competitions and Pochettino believes his side often set the tone at the start.

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1 04665 Ginge r Be rtha (1) R Brosnan 2 16086 Opawa Spe e d (2) D Iremonger 3 94070 Danke (3) G Martin 3 4 43327 Maje stic Gal (4) R Brosnan 5 43190 Tanzanite (5) T Herlihy 4 6 96402 Dauntle ss (6) T Edwards 2 7 26822 Jomo (7) J Robinson 8 16606 De se rt Storm (u1) D Iremonger 1 9 63810 Te horo Haze l (u2) B Mangos 10 61X96 Gin (u3) Wallis/Hackett 11 59445 Te Kouka Bre e ze (u4) M Nicholas

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J Stormont A Drake (J) S Lawson R Brosnan J I Dickie B Edwards J Robinson T Lethaby (J) K Marshall T Mitchell M Nicholas

DUNSTAN SUMMER SERIES PACE $13,500, 3YO+

1 15334 Zadaka (1) G Small 1 2 2159X Be t Out Of Ell (2) A Donnelly 3 185X1 White cliff Chape l (3) E Clarke 4 11312 Toot Toot (4) Hollis/Robertson 5 72413 Ide al Roman (5) Telfer/Garlick 6 73116 Eclipse Me (6) Cooney/Hopkins 4 7 72015 Alta Las Ve gas (7) R Dunn 3 Mr Euroman (8) T Herlihy 8 412X4 Barrier

2 9 56221 Alta Intrigue (21) R Green 7:03pm opt 503

G Jogoo (a1) S Wynne T Moseley C Johnson R Hannam W Papier (a4) A C ollett L C allaway K Mudhoo (a1) C Barnes

R64–R77, 2200m

D Butcher P Butcher A Poutama L Hollis T Macfarlane M McKendry J Dunn J I Dickie A Drake (J)

NZ SIRES STAKES/ROSSLANDS 3YO GRADUATE PACE $30,000, 3YO C&G, 2200m

1 242P Positano (1) Cooney/Hopkins 2 44389 Che ck In (2) Telfer/Garlick 3 6157 Maste r Ge orge (3) J & J Dickie 2 4 1835 Northvie w Hustle r (4) R Green 5 86624 Raptors Flight (5) B Purdon 6 17046 Wrangle r (6) R Dunn 7 40228 Spring Campaign (7) R Green 3 Whittake r (8) M Jones 8 12X11 Barrier

9 19032 Big Mach (21) Hollis/Robertson 4 10 51492 Rhythm N Blue s (22) Telfer/Garlick

B Mangos T Macfarlane J I Dickie D Butcher B Purdon J Dunn A Drake (J) S Ottley P Butcher A Poutama

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 2400m; Straight: 400m; Rail: Rail out 6m; Weather: Fine

2 110X0. Mystic Powe r (2) 58 M Daly 2 3 41448. Hot Te mpo (1) 56.5 M Tapper 4 299L3 Carpathia (6) 56 J & K Parsons 4 5 22350 Flicka Of Gold (3) 55.5 S Tyler 3 6 4X734 Maggie ’s Se cre t (7) 54 S Woodsford 7 43517 Winde rme re Lass (5) 54 J Blackadder 4:12pm opt 606

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S Wynne C Johnson G Jogoo (a1) R Yatim (a3) K Williams C Spittles

CHRISTCHURCH CASINO RATING 75

$8,000, Rating 75 Be nchmark, 2000m

1 8X540 Clara Jane (3) 59 N Coulbeck 2 S Wynne 1 2 26348 Crackling Rosie (1) 56 P Rudkin A C ollett $8,000, MDN, 1400m 4 3 X4175. Suze rain (6) 55 D Crozier R Firdhaus (a3) 1 1 026X3 Powe rball (1) 58.5 M & M Brown A C ollett 3 4 43152 Lin (5) 54 J & K Parsons G Jogoo (a1) 3 2 50284 Smoke ’Em Wilson (2) 58.5 L Stewart K Mudhoo (a1) K Kalychurun (a2) 3 45X Pahau (8) 58.5 N Ridley K Kwo (a4) 5 74806 Pre cious Pe rcy (4) 54 L Dobbs T Moseley 4 Night Watchman (7) 58.5 D Crozier R Hannam 6 0X099. Rive r Raide r (2) 54 Charles/Corbett C Johnson 5 0 We sle y Hall (5) 58.5 M & M Pitman W Papier (a4) 7 0X699. Le t’s (7) 54 M Tapper 6 Zah Captain (10) 58 P Rudkin S Muniandy 4:50pm CHERYLE BARNSLEY - JOB WELL DONE RATING 65 4 7 52624 Susie Wolff (6) 56.5 M & M Pitman S Wynne opt 607 $8,000, Rating 65 Be nchmark*, 2000m 8 09X09 Be ats Worke n (3) 56.5 R & Ashley McKay C Barnes 1 1 02162 Darci Inn (1) 59 J & K Parsons T C omignaghi (a3) 2 9 3 Hannah Mare ne (4) 56 A Carston C Johnson 2 04150 Oligarch (7) 59 M Harris C Johnson 10 Re d Rive r Rock (11) 56 A Carston T Moseley 3 01096 Gottage tmywoohoo (2) 58 K & P Hughes L C allaway 11 6 Me tase quoia (9) 56 J & K Parsons G Jogoo (a1) 2 4 63003 Opihi Jade (8) 58 M & W Coles K Mudhoo (a1) 4 5 37491 Pe rce ptive (11) 57 B & S Anderton C Barnes 3:34pm PUNTERS CHALLENGE APRIL 8 - ENTER NOW RATING 75 T Moseley opt 605 $8,000, Rating 75 Be nchmark, 1400m 6 10569 Misste e flying (6) 56.5 A Carston 1 1 87112 Shoot To Kill (4) 59 T Rae A C ollett 7 33210 Swe e t Indulge nce (4) 56.5 S Woodsford A C ollett 2:57pm opt 604

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UNICHEM SPITFIRE SQUARE PHARMACY MAIDEN

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Today at Alexandra Park

CANAM CONSTRUCTION TROT $8,113, 4YO+ Up–& including R53, 2200m 1 REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver

6:33pm opt 502

2 6X704 Courts King (9) 58.5 J & K Parsons 3 0 He ’s Rowdy (2) 58.5 R Beckett 4 5X797 Moby (7) 58.5 Champion/Murphy 1 5 98623 Pickup (8) 58 K James 3 6 7X782 Porote ne Rippa (11) 56.5 D Crozier 4 7 50663 Misty Tre lla (5) 56.5 M & M Pitman 8 78585 Sharp Elle (4) 56.5 A Carston 9 0 Lady Lagmhor (6) 56.5 S Tyler 10 90X00 Palmy Girl (10) 56.5 R & Ashley McKay 11 67 Patromia (1) 56.5 B & S Anderton

Alexandra Park Harness

6:06pm 501

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February 24, 2017

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February 24, 2017

41751 Runrunjimmydunn (23) B Hughes

M McKendry

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

Could Be Good (8) S Reid J I Dickie 8 51142 Barrier

B Mangos NON-WINNERS 2YO+, 1700m 9 12X3 Double Twist (21) B Mangos 3 1 Alta Mach (1) Cooney/Hopkins M McKendry 10 64315 Jude ’s Ge m (22) A Matthews J Abernethy 2 707 Mimoza (2) R Douglas A Poutama 4 11 34321 Ste p Up (23) Telfer/Garlick T Macfarlane 1 3 23468 Thre e Kisse s (3) Hollis/Robertson L Hollis 2 12 1412 Gotta Go Dali Que e n (24) Cooney/Hopkins M McKendry 4 89X77 Eye Lash (4) P Screen T Macfarlane FRANKLIN LONG ROOFING TROT $14,999, R67–R109 5 6X36 R Ge e Be e (5) A Matthews J Abernethy 8:51pm +Claime r Spe cHcp, 2700m 6

Somewhereinbrooklyn SC RATC HED opt 507 1 05466 Torbjorn (1) R Brosnan R Brosnan 7 Culpe ka (6) B Mangos B Mangos 2 20X90 Maje stic Ali (u1) Wallis/Hackett M McKendry

8 00X2 Oklahoma Thunde r (7) R Dunn

J MacKinnon (J)

3 43510 Mome nt Of Truth (u2) L Milina P Ferguson Barrier S Phelan 9 Sky Diamond SC RATC HED 4 40432 Valmagne (1) C & J Kennett 3 5 01212 King Of The Rose s (2) T Herlihy B Mangos 4 10 7245X Cowboys N Alie ns (21) G Small D Butcher L C hin 2 11 X4243 Luis Albe rto (22) G Dixon S Lawson 6 85420 Djokovic (3) L Chin J Dunn 12 283 Johnny Podre s (23) B Purdon B Purdon 7 04862 Commande r Paris (4) Wallis/Hackett 4 8 15170 Blackguard’s Corne r (1) T Herlihy S Ottley 13 57 Jack Mac (24) B Mangos K Marshall 2 9 101X5 Foray (1) R Dunn A Poutama 7:55pm DUNSTAN SUMMER SERIES TROT $13,500, 3YO+ 1 10 X0333 Prime Powe r (u1) T Mitchell T Mitchell opt 505 R54–R62 Spe cHcp, 2700m 1 9:19 pm STABLES CAFE 2017 FRANKLIN COUNTRY CUP HCP PACE Pegasus Gem SC RATC HED $14,999, 4YO+ R70–R100 Spe cHcp, 2700m 1 2 13 Ge ntle man Sir (1) L Driver D Butcher opt 508 P Ferguson 3 262X1 Anse Vata (2) B Mangos B Mangos 1 43613 Fle e ting Grin (1) C Webber D Butcher 4 4 04312 Jaspe r Se ve n (3) N Chilcott N C hilcott 2 62830 Ke nrick (2) D Balle M McKendry 3 5 22206 C K Spur (4) J & J Dickie J I Dickie 3 77416 Sir Richie (3) Telfer/Garlick 4 Eclipse Me SC RATC HED 6 99754 Te re skova (u1) L Chin L C hin J Abernethy 7 X1708 War Machine (u2) D Balle D Balle 5 84136 Pay Me Visa (1) A Stuart J MacKinnon (J,C l) 8 100 Se rtorius (u3) J & J Dickie M McKendry 6 7X440 Prince Of Pops (2) Telfer/Garlick 1 7 32417 Stroke Of Luck (1) T Herlihy S Ottley 9 23521 Gre nado (u4) R Brosnan J Stormont 3 8 77173 Be ttor Spirits (1) M Berger P Butcher 10 55039 Gintaras (1) R Brosnan R Brosnan 2 9 23X21 Maxim (2) B Mangos B Mangos 2 11 05357 Cyclone Chie f (2) T Macfarlane T Macfarlane 4 10 28493 Little Rascal (u1) R Dunn J Dunn 7:30pm opt 504

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WOODLANDS STUD RACING SYNDICATES PACE $12,000,

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M Grant J T McInerney J T McInerney G C leeve C Roberts M Grant McC ook & Jopson

LITTLE BROWN JUG SPRINT $1,400, C2, 295m

14733 Zabambi 17.6 2 33811 Trixie Le e 17.20 51216 Botany Vikki 17.76 84673 Goldstar Scoote r 17.56 24331 Smash Lilly 17.44 43653 Know Salute 17.29 77718 Rocke t Je we l 17.44 82116 Little Snicko 17.54 44288 Bound To Erupt nwtd 75476 Scre w And Bolt 17.33

Lane & Wales

3:25pm

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

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

17681 Smash Bombe r 17.35 55166 Joe y Baxte r 17.41 34155 Avalanch City 17.59 44523 Know Conte st 17.30 86752 We ars The Gold 17.28 44288 Bound To Erupt nwtd 77476 Chippy Jordy 17.37

3:03pm

1 3 1 2 4 3 4 2 5 6 CHRIS & LISA EARL STAKES 7 $2,100, C1, 520m 8 S & B Evans 9 J T McInerney 10

Lane & Wales 1 53355 Te pirita Wyatt nwtd R Adcock DREAM COLLECTOR AT STUD STAKES

2 F83 Swe e t As Brad nwtd

12:46pm J Dunn $2,000, C0, 520m 4 3 628 Tui Style nwtd J & D Fahey 4 1 55465 Opawa Sle dge nwtd Lane & Wales 4 86346 Goldstar De lta nwtd S & B Evans 2 5 62132 Ohoka Ange l 18.08 2 3655X Call Me Soon nwtd J Goode J T McInerney 3 6 2 Just Jame s nwtd 3 54FF6 Fe stive Flair nwtd J T McInerney J T McInerney 2 4 625 Smash Gator nwtd M Grant 7 75877 Unfathomable nwtd 1

8 226X Camside Rose nwtd

R Adcock 5 82576 Know Bargain nwtd G C leeve DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER DASH 9 87888 Chase Me nwtd J T McInerney 2:47pm 1 6 23764 Hilton Forabe e r nwtd $1,400, C2, 295m A Bradshaw 1 55277 Saraya Jayde 17.25 7 7 Ame lia Rob nwtd M Robinson L Waretini GARRARD’S HORSE & HOUND DISTANCE 1 1:57 pm $3,200, C1d, 645m 2 2 42463 Opawa Rocke t 17.13 3 8 35527 He llo It’s Me nwtd Lane & Wales J T McInerney 2 1 74514 Opawa Hope 38.37 3 3 31432 Go Tommo 17.10 9 87888 Chase Me nwtd J & D Fahey J Tanner J T McInerney

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DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

4 5 6 7 4 8 9 GLENBYRETAVERN SPRINT $1,100, C0, 295m 10 N C W Wanhalla D Kingston A Joyce J T McInerney McC ook & Jopson J T McInerney Mitchell & Smith R Adcock J T McInerney

Compiled by

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LIVAMOL SPRINT

$1,400, C2, 295m

81114 Home bush Banke r 17.6 9 27611 Smash Attack 17.36 36367 Brooke Davis 17.25 44135 Time Slaye r 17.26 66127 Ale x Rumble 17.43 31624 Adjudicator 17.23 77647 Cawbourne Patty nwtd 42264 Gordy Junior 17.52 44288 Bound To Erupt nwtd 75476 Scre w And Bolt 17.33

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

8 08455 Yourlips Ar Movin (9) 56 J O'Flanagan 3 9 X9883 Pe rfe ct Se cre t (3) 55 C Spittles 10 95574 Asoma (5) 54.5 J & K Parsons 11 X0069 Twilight Re be l (10) 54 N & R Lloyd 5:27pm 608

opt

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NZB SOUTH ISLAND SALE APRIL 21 RATING 65

10:19pm 510

10:42pm 511

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A Poutama T Mitchell S Phelan S Lawson J MacKinnon (J) T Macfarlane P Butcher

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OAKS AND DERBY CARNIVAL 3RD & 10TH MARCH TROT $8,113, NON-WINNERS, 2200m

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ANNUAL CADUCEUS CLUB GOLF DAY 9TH MARCH PACE $8,113, 3YO+ Up–& including R53,

1 4X00 Billy At Salsa (1) B Purdon 2 55438 Madhubala (2) Wallis/Hackett 1 3 70X46 Roi De s Gitans (3) B Mangos 4 00X32 BK Supe rstar (4) Craig & Tony Jamieson 4 5 2771X Our Rosa (5) Wallis/Hackett 6 675 Our Pe tite Lady (6) R Brosnan 7 8X0 Stallbackskunge n (7) A Kiddie 3 8 08753 Angus Burga (u1) K Sefonte 9 4X67X Maje stic One (u2) J Abernethy 10 00809 Me gaspe e d (u3) W Thomas 2 11 40220 Caitlin’s Surprise (u4) D Balle opt

L C allaway R Hannam G Jogoo (a1) S Muniandy T Moseley R Firdhaus (a3) SC RATC HED S Wynne K Williams C Johnson R Yatim (a3) A C ollett K Mudhoo (a1) C Spittles C Barnes T Jonker (a4) K Kalychurun (a2)

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

7 55506 Prime Lustre (7) C Sharpe

Raschke r (8) T Mitchell 8 05226 Barrier

9 76334 Whale Ride r (21) A Donnelly 10 17532 Taihape Sunse t (22) G Dixon 11 51109 Cobra Banne r (23) R Dunn 1 12 31243 Kaitlyn (24) B Hughes 3 13 5047X Max Phactor (25) M Berger opt

S Wynne C Spittles G Jogoo (a1) R Hannam

$8,000, Rating 65 Be nchmark*, 1600m

1 80170 First Of A Kind (5) 59 P Robson 2 2 02640 Passamaquoddy (7) 57.5 L Didham 3 05438 Sniparinda (3) 57 J & K Parsons 3 4 X2033 Placid Prince ss (16) 56.5 L Robinson 1 5 92846 Zigwig (14) 56 N Wigley 6 46519 Radiant (10) 56 D Crozier 7 Blue Pool Blur 4 8 283X0 Miss Mia (11) 55 N Ridley 9 07644 You Are Amazing (6) 55 A Carston 10 75780 Rising Son (2) 55 J & K Parsons 11 07608 Smichae l (13) 55 N Ridley 12 30X05 De Chine (15) 54.5 Kennedy/Furlong 13 57480. Pe ntire Babe (8) 54.5 J Blackadder 14 9604X She ’s Payback (1) 54 C Spittles 15 0X0X0 Salu (4) 54 C Trembath 16 98809 Fe rgie (9) 54 S Laming 17 0X408 I’llbe yourplatinum (12) 54 P Collins DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

J T McInerney M Grant L Waretini Mitchell & Smith J T McInerney S & B Evans C Roberts McC ook & Jopson M Grant McC ook & Jopson

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

1 93850 Be acon Hill (1) S Argue 2 53907 M T Pocke ts (2) S Green 2 3 57861 Smolde ring Ashe s (3) B Mangos 4 8:21pm NZ SIRES STAKES/ROSSLANDS 3YO GRADUETTE PACE Carlaw Park (4) Telfer/Garlick DARE TO WIN PACE $13,500, 3YO+ R54–R61, 5 14456 Ide alistic (5) D Alexander opt 506 $30,000, 3YO Fillie s, 2200m 9:49pm 3 1 X4664 Spirit Of De light (1) Telfer/Garlick A Poutama opt 509 2200m 4 6 05334 Brothe r In Arms (6) B Purdon 2 2X7 Balfast (2) L Driver P Ferguson 7 31995 Will De sire (7) E Clarke J Stormont 1 068X0 Robe rt The Bruce (1) A Bublitz

Barrier 3 39742 Ame rican Prince ss (3) G Dixon S Lawson 2 99010 Smackwate r Jack (2) L Driver J Stormont 4 3X225 Youshallnotpass (4) B Hughes 8 Lambros S Phelan 3 4X031 Kate Black (3) J & J Dickie J I Dickie 5 4233 Le rato (5) B Purdon 2 4 71 Vampiro (4) B Mangos 1 9 797X0 Che rry Bay (21) R Dunn B Purdon B Mangos 1 6 13306 Ame rican Empre ss (6) J Young 3 10 95651 Twe ntynine Twe lve (22) K Shaw S Abernethy 5 86873 Re al Torque (5) J Young M McKendry 7 02121 De lishka (7) B Mowbray 4 6 22225 Rocknroll Prince ss (6) Telfer/Garlick T Mitchell J Dunn 11 68692 Kilke e l Lady (23) C Butler

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A Joyce M Grant J T McInerney S & B Evans M Grant G C leeve C Roberts J T McInerney M Grant McC ook & Jopson

B Purdon J Dunn B Mangos C Jamieson M McKendry R Brosnan N Delany (J) P Ferguson S Abernethy T Mitchell D Balle

R Argue (J) A Poutama B Mangos T Macfarlane J Stormont B Purdon M McKendry SC RATC HED J Dunn D Butcher K Marshall

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Winton Harness

Tomorrow at Central Southland Raceway February 25, 2017

PETER COCKS FOR DAIRY CYLINDERS MOBILE TROT

$8,000, 3YO+ C0 MOB. TROT, 2400m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver OPT

1 2 2 1 3 4 3 5 6 4 7

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0X9 Allan Galleon (1) C Gerken 23 Zoey’s Gift (2) P Williamson 2 Jaccka Josh (3) B Gray 56 Nottingham K Two (4) G Orr 44543 Holdon Monarchy (5) T White 90708 Pure Emotion (6) S Lock 7P Crusher Collins (u1) L Bond

C Ferguson M Williamson B Barclay G McEwan S Walkinshaw A Suddaby N Williamson

15 0 16

46098 First Son (27) S Matheson 80090 Raphoe (u1) A Hoffman

2:25PM OPT 704

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M Parker (J)

HYDROFLOW FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE

$8,000, 3YO+ F&M C0 MOB. PACE, 1609m

1 22472 Manuka Valley (1) C Barron 1 B Orange 2 2 32 Chinook Winds (2) G Gibson-Smith B Barclay 3 08X59 Dixie Peach (3) W Adams S Walkinshaw 4 0494 Yankee Diva (4) K Larsen K Larsen 4 5 8X55 RnR Windermere (5) J Tither M Williamson 3 6 1X Shezacullengirl (6) N Williamson N Williamson Barrier 7 25290 Vera Mac (7) B McLellan B McLellan Girls Nite Out SCRATCHED 8 66000 Evangeline Franco (8) D McLachlan A Suddaby

Barrier 1:18PM RHEEM FOR HOT WATER CLAIMERS PACE $6,000, K Barclay OPT 702 Claimers C0 with cond. +Claimers, 1609m 9 0X607 Takemetothebeach (21) P Ellis 10 753 Show Business (22) K & T Barron B Williamson 1 30X00 Cooky (1) W Adams S Walkinshaw 11 Classie Princess (23) R Wilson C Ferguson 2 P109 San Fermin (2) B Norman C Ferguson 3 Naughty Naomi (3) A Beck A Beck 3:00PM RWC RELIANCE WORLDWIDE CORPORATION MOBILE PACE 4 4 9X040 Thinking Smart (4) G & J Knight M Williamson OPT 705 $8,000, 2YO+ C0 MOB. PACE, 2400m 5 36689 Celebrity Easton (5) B Norman B Norman 1 0 Delight N Gold (1) B Swain B Orange 6 09036 Somnium (6) R Hope M Hurrell (J) 2 00009 Lady’s Lass (2) T Robertson T Robertson 7 05600 Tilly Patron (7) A Milne A Milne 3 6 I’m Jimmy James (3) S Baucke S Tomlinson (J) 3 Canardly Remember (8) B Shirley N Williamson 4 4 I’m A Bro (4) P Hunter P Hunter 8 6396P Barrier

3 5 44798 Gotta Minute (5) D Baynes A Beck 1 9 4962 Playboy Prince (21) A Beck B Barclay 6 Always The Brave (6) W Adams S Walkinshaw 10 98826 Pegasus Merrily (22) M Saunders A Suddaby 7 30095 Change It (7) E Swain E Swain 11 690 Johnny Machintosh (23) K Larsen B McLellan 8 Cast A Shadow (8) B Nicol A Suddaby

2 12 37426 Living Glory (24) P Robertson Barrier B Orange 13 76X Sefton Hooligan (25) K Larsen K Larsen 9 00 Fox Glacier (21) A Paisley M Williamson

Alta Shelby (22) P Kerr B Barclay PLUMBING WORLD MOBILE PACE 10 1:53PM 11 9X96 American Magic (23) M G Brown C Ferguson $8,000, C1 with cond. MOB. PACE, 2400m OPT 703 2 12 Champagne Bromac (24) A Stack M Purvis (J) 1 96757 Pat’s Legacy (1) H Hunter H Hunter 1 13 Manly (25) K & J Price N Williamson 2 68050 Black Athena (2) B Shirley N Williamson 3 056X9 Understudy (3) C Faithful C Faithful (J) 3:28PM WATERWARE MOBILE PACE 4 4 82048 Two Ply (4) C Laurenson $8,000, 3YO+ C0 MOB. PACE, 2400m R McIlwrick (J) OPT 706 3 5 6X896 Melina Lowe (5) K Larsen K Larsen 1 6X3 Snap It Up (1) D Baynes A Beck 6 00340 Balius (6) S Matheson M Williamson 2 9 Star Ruler (2) G & J Knight M Williamson 1 7 X0654 My Rona Gold (7) K Barclay A Suddaby 3 3002 Magical Marn (3) K Barclay K Barclay

Rahuri Badlands (8) W Bryant A Beck 4 70463 Big Smoke (4) C Laurenson A Milne 8 48X20 Barrier

3 5 24X47 Better Than Most (5) W Adams S Walkinshaw 9 5X780 Northview Betta (21) B Gray B Barclay 6 My Georgie Boy (6) P Hunter P Hunter 10 00X80 Arthur Lowe (22) K Larsen S Tomlinson (J) 7 36P72 Tour Director (7) N Williamson M Purvis (J) 11 53800 Nightmarch (23) M Kerr A Milne 8 X3954 Bull Hayes (8) N Williamson N Williamson

Barrier 0 12 9X0P7 Caballo Blanco (24) P Ellis B Orange 13 77446 Magnetic Watch (25) R Swain

J Campbell (J) 9 30843 Delight My Soul (21) S Baucke B Williamson 2 14 00050 Takitimu Express (26) S Baucke M Purvis (J) 10 4 Quartz (22) D Baynes B McLellan

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3:33PM

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Tomorrow at Otaki OTAKI RACE 6

$22,500, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1600m PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey

1 04260. Balham (8) 61 D & E Haworth 2 X4271 On The Hill (6) 59 R Connors 3 94603 Pat In Brackets (4) 57.5 K & P Hughes 4 32333 Dr Watson (3) 56.5 S Kay 5 75908. Kairanga Lad (10) 56.5 B McDermott 3 6 05714 Waipipi Lad (2) 56.5 J Miller 1 7 1451L Abbey Road (11) 56 G Vile 8 97803 Dal Dantrix (7) 56 J Vandenberg 9 41462 Hank Moody (9) 56 R Bergerson 10 641X8 Lonely Boy (14) 56 K Duncan 11 65X01 Scoota Brown (15) 56 A Sharrock 4 12 64252 Prosecco (1) 55.5 M Breslin 13 68X72. Dal Sir Tee (12) 55 M Oulaghan

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R Elliot (a2) M Singh (a3) C Johnson D Hirini (a2) H Tinsley R Hannam J Parkes N Teeluck (a2) S O'Malley (a4) L Allpress D Johnson M Tanaka

4:08PM

R Myers

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$200,000, WFA, 1600m

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$50,000, OPN HCP, 2000m

OTAKI RACE 7

1 14645 Kawi (2) 59 A Sharrock 1 2 2 19121 Start Wondering (1) 59 E & JJ Rayner 3 23273 Authentic Paddy (5) 59 L Latta 4 10241 Maybe Miami (6) 59 K & P Hughes 5 79X00. Iamishwara (9) 59 A Kaye 4 6 6X369 Mighty Solomon (3) 59 L Latta 7 26X30 Watch This Space (7) 59 W Hillis 8 15752 Prince Of Passion (8) 59 J Miller 3 9 090X7 Sofia Rosa (4) 57 S Marsh 4:26PM

MATAMATA RACE 8

14406 Saint Emilion (6) 60 Baker/Forsman

Methven Harness

Sunday at Mt Harding Racecourse

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J Waddell J Parkes R Hannam C Johnson R Myers J Riddell L Allpress H Tinsley D Johnson

M Cameron

February 26, 2017

10 4266 Dying To See You (10) N Taylor M Williamson D J PEARCE GRAZING & AGISTMENT MOBILE PACE 2 12:05PM J Patterson $7,000, 3YO+ C0 MOB. PACE, 2300m 11 09X08 Sledgehammer (11) J Patterson G Ward PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 12 74547 Oliver Queen (12) G Ward 3 13 5 Enchantee (13) N Le Lievre G O'Reilly 4 1 45409 Carbonado (1) P O'Reilly G O'Reilly 0 Geoffrey P (u1) M Perriton M Perriton 2 2 X6724 Regal Grin (2) K & T Barron B Orange 14 3 0 Havana Moon (3) K Cameron K Cameron NEVELE R FILLIES SERIES (HEAT 3) MOBILE PACE 4 028 Parting Gesture (4) D Taylor J Curtin 1:49PM $16,500, 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE, 1609m 1 5 34332 Sky City King (5) T McMillan T McMillan 1 1 21222 Delightful Memphis (1) M Jones B Orange 6 64839 Buildinganempire (6) R Rowland C DeFilippi 2 2 12242 Mossdale Rose (2) G & N Hope R May 7 25779 Take A Gamble (7) R Jenkins R Jenkins 4 3 3321X Better B Chevron (3) K & T Barron J Dunn

Port Hanover (8) D Reardon R Houghton 4 72313 Sacred Angel (4) R Dunn R Houghton 8 06X05 Barrier

3 5 71111 Seaswift Joy (5) G & C Lee G Lee 9

Sharknado SCRATCHED 6 25631 Unico Enchantress (6) G & N Hope M Williamson

3 10 2237 Garry’s Legacy (21) C Kennedy C D Thornley Barrier 11 4076X Karanga Sweet P (22) D Jones C Markham ETEC CROP SOLUTIONS TROT 12 900 Bicton (23) T May R May 2:24PM $7,500, C1 TROT, 2400m 13 30065 Scoob Operator (24) R Anderson R Anderson 2 1 02262 Galleons Royale (1) C & J DeFilippi C DeFilippi 14 05000 Aveross Spitfire (u1) A Faulks M Williamson 2 56504 Shadow Galleon (2) J Smolenski J Smolenski BERNIE HUTTON & ANDY CLARK PAINTERS TROT 0 3 44870 Lavros Texas (3) R Jenkins A Lethaby 12:39PM $7,000, 3YO+ C0 TROT, 2400m 4 08347 Natives Lasting Love (4) K Cameron K Cameron 1 89478 Alpine Sun (1) M Edmonds M Edmonds 5 82157 Prince George (5) D McCormick D D McCormick 1 2 4222 Izmok (2) C & J DeFilippi C DeFilippi 6 08002 Anna Kate (6) M Edmonds M Edmonds 3 Tee Waihora (3) C Thornley C R Thornley 7 70X02 Lynette The Vet (7) G & C Lee G Lee 0 4 62956 Brite N Lovely (4) I Cameron I Cameron 1 8 1X Daiquiri (8) G & N Hope R May 0 5 978PX Rum In The Sun (5) M Palermo 0 9 02640 Time For Diamonds (9) A Ford J Ford 6 99545 Princess Harbour (6) K James K James 3 10 48621 Justamollyarcher (10) R Jenkins R Jenkins 4 7 24400 Zoned Scarlett (7) K Cameron K Cameron 11 67092 Rollin Thunder (11) G Turner C D Thornley 8 60860 Tehoro Nova (8) C Markham J Markham (J) 12 97231 Whataboyz (12) M Heenan J Morrison (J) 2 9 X5783 Fira Sunset (9) M DeFilippi G O'Reilly 13 503P9 Missie Castleton (13) B White S McNally 0 10 55880 Zsa Ziva (10) K Ford S Tomlinson (J) 4 14 7X302 We’ll Meet Again (14) L & J Smith J Smith 3 11 Beyond The Horizon (11) L & J Smith J Smith 15 46X02 Total Exposure (15) D Nyhan D Nyhan 12 90806 Paradise Spur (12) W Stevenson B Orange 0 16 88040 Evander D Go (16) N Burton N Burton 13 56763 Spurred By Success (13) M Edmonds S McNally 0 17 14840 Red Hot Poker (u1) G Telfer G Telfer 0 14 00 Michelle (u1) W Higgs W Higgs 18 50026 Glenis Marie (u2) R Anderson R Anderson 15 45032 Castleton Tui (u2) J Patterson J Patterson 19 69720 Sugar Cane (u3) D McCormick L McCormick 16 40072 Jedi Josh (u3) K Adams S Ottley NUFARM MOBILE PACE 17 93644 Sunny Glenis (u4) R Anderson R Anderson 2:58PM $7,000, 3YO+ F&M C0 MOB. PACE, 2300m 18 Ashes To Wings (u5) M Smolenski T Williams C D Thornley 19 00550 Cuddly Trouble (u6) M Heenan M Heenan 1 26567 Lorretta Franco (1) R Todd 2 000 Bound To Impress (2) J Versteeg J Versteeg DEX, GREG & MARK WDC17 ON TOUR PACE 1 3 03426 Cullenz Diamond (3) T May R May 1:14PM $7,000, 3YO+ C0 PACE, 2400m 4 094 Glengarry Rose (4) B Zampese J Curtin 1 Lachie McCool (1) M Smolenski 2 5 Paddy Me (5) M DeFilippi C DeFilippi 2 00780 Spinatale (2) K Collins C DeFilippi 3 6 677X2 Scotlynn Made (6) D Taylor J Young 3 Shardan Suzie (3) C McDowell C McDowell 7 0 Renemaree (7) R Winter S Payne (J) 4 Bettor In Black (4) R Jenkins R Jenkins 4 8 42544 Pretty Janice (8) R Dunn J Dunn 5 80068 Magic Blaze (5) D Flint K Cox (J) 9 80899 Paleface Sioux (9) M Nyhan P Davis

Barrier 4 6 0 Rena Bay (6) N Perkins T McMillan 7 70880 Caitlin Franco (7) P Anderson S Golding S Ottley 10 X4456 Forgot To Remember (21) A Stuart 0 11 1 8 35 Asset Control (8) G & N Hope Sounds Lika Gem (22) L O'Reilly L O'Reilly R May 9 095 Christie Marie (9) R Winter R Holmes S Payne (J) 12 93634 Corena Lea (23) G McStay

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

3 10790 Mac Toddy (3) K & T Barron A Beck 4 20X70 Isola Bella (4) K Larsen K Larsen C Ferguson $7,000, 3YO+ C1, C2 with cond., 2400m 5 02289 No More Change (5) C Ferguson 4 6 3X100 Erin Jaccka (6) M G Brown S Tomlinson (J) 1 35637 King Kone (1) G & J Knight G Crawford (J) R McIlwrick (J) 2 X1807 Jeddy R Ya Ready (2) P Williamson B Williamson 7 04X31 Hopes And Dreams (7) G Anderson Roxy Dale (8) M G Brown M Williamson 3 69401 Mon Archie Way (3) N Skinner J Campbell (J) 8 16266 Barrier

4 4 18 Sundons Wish (4) N Williamson N Williamson 1 5 71037 President Roydon (5) B Gray B Barclay 9 0X041 Machjagger (21) B Gray B Williamson 6 9013 Makarewa Rum (6) C Barron C Barron 10 24750 Tact Rousey (22) T Proctor N Williamson 7 708X8 Topnotch Eagle (7) L Veint K Larsen 11 85240 Dachy (23) Cox/McGrannachan 2 12 1525P Venice Beach (24) L Pearson B Barclay 8 39655 Eagle Galleon (8) R Wilson S Tomlinson (J) 3 13 27433 Break Dance (25) A Hoffman B Orange 9 87605 Denn Nee Nose Best (9) E Swain E Swain 10 X0659 Scarlett Lane (10) S Lock A Suddaby 2 11 47P01 The Best Beg (11) Cox/McGrannachan MASTERLINK FOR APPRENTICESHIPS MOBILE PACE J H Cox 5:45PM $9,000, C3 to C5 MOB. PACE, 2400m OPT 710 0 12 280P0 Hustle Hill (u1) P Williamson 13 13276 Pyramid Mustang (u2) P Williamson M Williamson M Williamson 3 14 X0222 Its Elvis (u3) D Simpson B Orange 1 41723 Gotta Del (1) C Barron C Ferguson 0 15 1690P Bourbon And Dry (u4) M Denton R McIlwrick (J) 2 1211X Havinaravup (2) C Ferguson 2 3 13413 Lamborne Road (3) W Adams S Walkinshaw 16 00X00 Ko Wrected (u5) A Kyle A Kyle 4 25636 Mighty Flying Deal (4) B Gray B Barclay 4:38PM MICO PLUMBING SUPPLIES MOBILE PACE 4 5 25205 Flashing On (5) S Breen B Williamson $8,000, 3YO+ C1 MOB. PACE, 2400m 6 X2558 Statham (6) N Williamson OPT 708 N Williamson 2 1 50323 Steiger (1) L Veint K Larsen 7 12577 Robs Ideal (7) R Wilson S Tomlinson (J) 2 90410 Willedu (2) P Kerr M Williamson 3 Sovereign Banner (8) G Anderson R McIlwrick (J) 8 34413 Barrier 0 3 10800 Likethelook (3) B Nicol 4 80202 Ansett Flight (4) P Hunter P Hunter 9 43110 Betta Go Fernco (21) A Swain A Beck 5 05107 Longmire (5) I Jamieson A Beck 1 10 15344 Rakarolla (22) C Barron B Orange 6 21062 The High Roller (6) B Gray B Barclay 1 7 2012 Santanna’s Rocket (7) S Breen B Williamson SOUTHLAND MASTER PLUMBERS ASSOCIATION PACE

Art Exhibit (8) G & C Lee M Hurrell (J) 6:15PM 8 52566 Barrier

$8,000, 3YO+ C2, 2400m OPT 711 3 9 00X24 Pavarotti (21) B Gray N Williamson P Hunter 10 420X0 Pass The Speights (22) B McLellan B McLellan 1 28186 Justasip (1) P Hunter 1 2 21X12 Jimmy Mack (2) B Gray B Barclay 0 11 03100 Pay Master (23) A Paisley C Ferguson K Barclay 12 32319 Don’t Pass I’m Fast (24) K Barclay J Campbell (J) 3 X9990 Leah Mac (3) W McEwan 3 4 0X174 Glenburn Joy (4) B Shirley N Williamson 13 92840 Soapbox (25) M G Brown S Tomlinson (J) 2 5 13138 Baileys Rock (5) C Dalgety B Orange 14 19902 Swap Over (26) B Shirley B Orange A Kyle 15 89415 Grace Burns (27) K Barclay A Suddaby 6 00189 Man I’m Good (6) A Kyle 4 Jabali (7) R Hope K Larsen 4 16 4195 Sportzstar (28) W Adams S Walkinshaw 7 28667 Barrier Red River Lochee SCRATCHED 5:15PM BUTELINE FILLIES & MARES PACE $8,000, 3YO+ F&M 8 H Hunter OPT 709 C1–C2, 1609m 9 98021 Groomsman (21) H Hunter 1 1 143 Somejoy (1) C Barron 10 Wobbegong SCRATCHED C Barron 2 X390X Dancing Dixie (2) C Barron A Suddaby 11 06515 Simple Pleasure (22) G Hunter A Suddaby 4:03PM OPT 707

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14 13233 Bronsteel (5) 54.5 K Gray 2 15 07500. Outoftime (13) 54 P Pascoe

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2 10919 Trojan Warrior (7) 56 A Herbert 4 3

El Soldado 4 00456 Farm Boy (15) 55 T & M Carter 5 63143 Cruiser (9) 54.5 H Wilson 6 80108 Matimba (5) 54 P Darvill 3 7 12X11 Hushed (13) 53.5 Autridge/Richards 8 X682X El Pistola (11) 53 Hanley/Whiting 2 9 90184. Fanatic (10) 53 Sanders/Sweeney 10 70724 Seventeen Seventy (16) 53 M/Rogers 11 63487 Stokers Rock (3) 53 P McKay 12 61236 Woodsman (14) 53 T Gillies 13 82848 Gentil Tonton (4) 53 O'Sullivan/Scott 14 23892 Breaking Dawn (1) 53 J Mason 1 15 14212 Von Tunzelman (2) 53 R James 16 82164 Endean Rose (8) 53 I Kennedy 0 17 01844 Our Abbadean (12) 53 Autridge/Richards

C Lammas SCRATCHED V Colgan K McCulloch A Collett M McNab T Thornton M Hills S Spratt S McKay (a) A Jones (a) M Du Plessis S Collett L Innes B Hutton (a)

Track Information Type: Grass; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1386m; Weather: Few Showers

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27085 Blazing VC (24) R Jenkins Ollantaytambo (25) B Hill 60695 Meggy Mogs (26) S Adlam El Storm

A Lethaby S McNally G O'Reilly SCRATCHED

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1 53151 Heart Beat (6) 59 T & M Cruz 1 M Du Plessis 2 13340 Imperium (3) 59 Autridge/Richards O Bosson 4 3 X9183 Quintessentially (12) 58.5 Ramsay/Ritchie L Innes 4 17451 Baymax (9) 58.5 M Wallace R Hutchings 5 21672 Laddie Of Oakview (4) 57 Sanders/Sweeney S Weatherley (a2) 6 01844 Our Abbadean (8) 56.5 Autridge/Richards M McNab 3 7 X1631 Mongolian Legend (13) 56 Baker/Forsman M Cameron 8 07043 Sasanof’s Hero (11) 56 J Collett S Collett 2 9 83612 Blue Lagoon (1) 55 T Pike V Colgan 10 61481. Piazza (2) 55 O'Sullivan/Scott C Grylls 11 4X141. Dangerous Pony (5) 54 S Ritchie B Hutton (a) 12 78215 Lustrous (10) 54 G & D Rogerson C Lammas 13 70154 What A Diva (7) 54 S Marsh M Coleman 14 88943 Varro (14) 54 T Mitchell S Spratt DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

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

10 1 Dorie Delight (10) P Burrows G Smith 0 11 967X0 Bridget Blue Chip (11) R Holmes R Holmes K Cox (J) PHILIP WAREING LTD PACE $8,500, 3YO+ C2, C3 12 36140 Hidden Desire (12) D Flint 3:33PM P Davis with cond., 2300m 13 X0403 Game Changer (13) M Nyhan 0 14 00X06 Alantic (14) D Ottley S Golding 1 938X7 Errol Finn (1) J Curtin J Curtin 0 15 49085 Julia Lady (15) S Adlam C D Thornley 2 21030 Glenisthebettor (2) R Anderson R Anderson 16 Indie SCRATCHED 3 127P0 Caesar’s Quest (3) J McDermott C D Thornley L O'Reilly 4 21887 One Big Fella (4) N McGrath N McGrath 17 10P60 Champagne Reign (16) D Jones 18 51784 Kotare Mist (17) R Dunn J Dunn 1 5 44126 Curlimore (5) N McGrath 3 19 21419 Ellmers Image (18) K James C DeFilippi 0 6 05855 Veneto (6) C & J Kennett J Kennett (J) 3 7 20X16 The Honey Badger (7) R Dunn J Dunn BAYER NEW ZEALAND TROT $9,000, C2–C4, C5 8 20X80 Dalness Mac (8) G & N Hope R May 5:12PM with cond. SpecHcp, 2400m

Compliant (9) K & T Barron B Orange 4 1 48810 Just A Dude (1) S McRae C D Thornley 9 23641 Barrier

2 0840X Xmas Joyella (2) F Morris G O'Reilly 10 4X418 Nolan Sackett (21) R Winter M Williamson 3 X4406 Chivasion (3) M Edmonds M Edmonds 0 11 6X000 Gabby’s Star (22) R Holmes G O'Reilly 4 60515 Sarah Palin (4) M Nyhan P Davis 4 12 3252X Celestial Arden (23) G Payne C DeFilippi 5 30871 Gin Rummy (5) I Cameron I Cameron 2 13 X3112 Gotta Go Ya Hu (24) R Dunn T Williams 6 99X80 Missandei (u1) B Negus C DeFilippi 14 10190 Banzie (25) D Feast A Lethaby 1 7 56612 Sundons Flyer (u2) B Negus B Orange 0 15 10080 Alsa Lustre (26) I Court R Holmes 8 37900 Free Bird (u3) B Ward S Ottley 16 22681 Em Ay (27) B Negus J Young 9 20X20 All Settled Down (u4) G Smith G Smith 0 17 80575 Ashes To Wings (28) M Smolenski 10 2P521 Moment Of Sun (u5) G & C Lee G Lee 18

Cimarron SCRATCHED 3 11 24314 Soney Beatt (1) K Ford A Tomlinson C R Thornley IRON BRIDGE PROPERTY GROUP HORORATA CUP HCP 12 11760 Young Stranger (2) T Grant 4:02PM PACE $14,999, C3–OC SpecHcp, 3000m 13 91641 Bear’s Rest (1) B White S McNally 1 32108 Hopeful Harriet (1) R Todd R Houghton 14 X1714 Brads Kenny (2) P Williamson M Williamson 2 91214 Precious Sara (2) G & N Hope R May 2 15 36134 Gershwin (u1) G & N Hope R May 3 78140 Karanga Red Fantasy (3) D Jones J Curtin PGG WRIGHTSON SEEDS MOBILE PACE 4 31370 Johnny Eyre (4) M Brown S Ottley 5:37PM $7,500, 3YO+ C1 MOB. PACE, 2300m 3 5 76302 Clive (5) D Ross C R Thornley 0 1 44088 Star In The Future (1) R Anderson R Anderson 6 62255 Clasina Maria (u1) P Young J Young 2 0341X Casino King (2) W Stevenson G O'Reilly 1 7 2X452 Motu Premier (1) Purdon/Rasmussen T Williams 3 45716 Novak (3) L Hanrahan S McNally 8 41415 Boomer Bailey (2) G Telfer M Williamson 2 4 83311 Zimfandel (4) B Negus C DeFilippi 9 70836 Kotare Yael (3) R Dunn G Smith 5 61330 Supreme Blue Chip (5) M Murcott R Holmes 2 10 32625 Ears Burning (4) N McGrath N McGrath 6 38260 Man Of Steel (6) T & G Chmiel T Chmiel 11 21501 Bevan’s Cullen (u1) R Dunn J Dunn 3 7 018 Unico Legend (7) G & N Hope R May 4 12 81383 Mighty Flying Major (1) K & T Barron B Orange 8 6819X Buscemi (8) R Jenkins R Jenkins 1 ZELAM PACE Kitura (9) K & T Barron B Orange 9 43148 Barrier 4:37PM $7,500, 3YO+ C1 PACE, 2400m 4 10 22123 Hayden’s Meddle (21) R Dunn 1 78L00 Top Brass (1) W Stevenson J Dunn J Morrison (J) 2 2 09142 Tutoko Kid (2) K Duncan G Smith L Lester (J) 11 61X07 Perfect Circle (22) P Burrows 12 505X1 OK I’m Bad (23) D Ottley 0 3 0089X Pegasus Kommander (3) C & J Kennett S Ottley 0 13 74996 Benji Mara (24) C & J DeFilippi 4 54232 Shadow Rider (4) F Shrives B Orange 0 14 00580 Extreme Spark (25) M Heenan 4 5 34768 Just Ben (5) K Williams M Heenan M Williamson 6 09810 Zulu Courage (6) B Negus J Young 15 58026 Claus (26) S Moore M Williamson 1 7 73221 Titanium (7) T & G Chmiel C D Thornley T Chmiel 16 82215 Calendar Girlz (27) P Robertson 8 010X7 Man Of Change (8) G O'Reilly G O'Reilly 17 05108 Smooth Fire (28) R Anderson 0 18 35000 Ireby Meg (29) G Court 9 80604 Kiel (9) L McCormick H Hunter L McCormick

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Friday, February 24, 2017

In brief

■ HARNESS SALES

Local buyers spend up By mAtt mArkHAm

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Ashburton buyers were out in force at the annual harness racing sales in Christchurch this week.

A number of lots fell down to Mid Canterbury-based owners with Derek Newton one of the more busy buyers, picking up three lots including a Western Ideal filly from Holme Fire for $40,000.

Newton also paid $4000 and $13,000 for two fillies from new stallion, A Rock N Roll Dance.

Winchmore horseman Laurence Hanrahan was also in on the action – picking up two lots.

The first was a colt by A Rock N Roll Dance from the great producing mare, TK Swift which he went to $22,000 to secure and the second was a Well Said colt which he picked up for $16,000.

There were a number of other Ashburton owners prominent in the sales, but preferred to keep things less public by investing into syndicates formed by big trainers.

Overall the sales have been seen as a mixed result for the industry.

With an average of over $27,000 for the two days of selling in Christchurch and a clearance rate of 77 per cent the figures

would suggest a steady sale.

Big stallions Bettor’s Delight and Art Major dominated the sales with strong numbers and some impressive progeny up for grabs.

Nine lots from the two days fetched six-figure prices, the highest of those was $190,000 which big-spending Australians Emilio and Mary Rosati purchased.

Offered by Spreydon Lodge the colt, by Bettor’s Delight, was subject to some spirited bidding from a number of parties after an opening bid of $100,000 was laid down by the Rosati camp.

All counted more than $7 million was spent over the two days.

Laurence Hanrahan

Hector humming for famous mile

By AdAm HAmilton

Josh Aiken and Hectorjayjay are ready to run a merry mile. and said the fact it was really just a 400m dash home actually suited his preparation.

“He had a hard run in the Victoria Cup after finding the early trouble so we spent a lot of time

freshening him up after that.

“It meant he needed the run last week,” he said.

“I know it was a $100,000 Group 1 race last week, but we were all so focused on this week it felt like

a heat and so it was about getting an easy a run as possible, which is why I drove him so conservatively and was happy to let it be a dash down the home straight.

“If I find the front this week it will be different, not just for me, but for everyone else.

“You can be sure there won’t be any slow quarters.

“But Hector is ready now.

“That run topped him off.

“I think he can get down to that 1min47sec zone and I base that on the fact he’s gone 1min51 for the sprint trip at Melton and 1min53 around Gloucester Park.

Menangle is so much quicker.

“If I find the front, I know I have to make those away from the markers really work hard, especially around that final bend.

“This has always been the race we’ve thought best suits him of all the really big races and we’ve got him right where we want for it.”

Hectorjayjay remains a $3.80 second favourite on the Aussie TAB behind Lazarus at $2.60.

Next come Bling It On and Lennytheshark at $6 and Smolda at $6.50.

- HRNZ

■ BREEDERS’ STAKES

Wexford trio out to extend proud record Princess Rihanna will anchor a three-pronged attack on Saturday’s Gr.2 J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) for trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, whose Wexford Stables has a second-to-none record in the race.

Success for any of the trio would make it six wins in the race for Wexford Stables, which produced Ma Chiquita to win in 1985, Morar in 1990 and Tristalove in 1993 under Dave and Paul O’Sullivan, then Satinka in 2007 and Gold Rush last year in the care of Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott.

Lance O’Sullivan, who won the race as a jockey on Ma Chiquita, Morar, Tristalove, Phillipa Rush (1989) and Flying Babe (2001) and as a part-owner of Satinka and Gold Rush, had no hesitation in declaring Ma Chiquita as his favourite winner of the two-yearold fillies feature.

“Definitely Ma Chiquita.

“But that’s going back a few years now to the 80s. She was a pretty special filly,” he said.

Ma Chiquita maintained an unbeaten record when she won the Matamata Breeders’ Stakes at her third start, the first of six

stakes wins which included the Gr.1 George Main Stakes in Sydney in 1986.

Princess Rihanna, Miss Foxy Gal and Nothin’ On Me have much to do to equal Ma Chiquita’s feats but O’Sullivan has a high opinion of Showcasing filly Princess Rihanna, a debut winner at Otaki before fourth placings in the Gr.3 Eclipse Stakes (1200m) and $1 million Karaka Million (1200m), both at Ellerslie.

“Princess Rihanna is our best chance. It was certainly a good run in the Karaka Million,” O’Sullivan said.

Mossdale Connor sold Mossdale Conner, winner of the group one Taylor Mile and 12 other races in New Zealand, has been sold to the United States and leaves NZ this week. “It wasn’t an easy decision,” said his owner-breeder Archie Affleck disclosing the sale.

Mossdale Conner is the best horse bred and raced by Affleck in 30 years in the Standardbred business.

Mossdale Conner, now a seven-yearold, has taken the semi-retired Riversdale (Southland) farmer and his wife, Margaret throughout New Zealand and Australia to see the Bettor’s Delight-Mossdale Kara gelding race.

- HRNZ

Filly back to her best

■ MIRACLE MILE

Australia’s fastest pacer Hectorjayjay is primed to smash the clock.

Driver Josh Aiken just hopes that’s quick enough to win Saturday night’s Miracle Mile.

Aiken has cast aside the initial disappointment of yet another bad barrier to focus on the main positive – Hectorjayjay is as good as he can possibly be for the most suitable feature race on the calendar for him.

“Of course we’d have loved a better draw, but it is what it is and at least he’s off the front row this time so he can use his gate speed,” Aiken said.

“I don’t think it’s a given he’s the leader, but if the form plays out like last week, Yayas Hot Spot should be across those inside really quickly and I’ll come across with him.

“Hector did get off the gate really quickly last week and he’s shown before he can muster lots of speed from those wider draws.”

Aiken was thrilled with Hectorjayjay’s qualifying win last week

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“She got held up for a few strides but I don’t know whether that cost her running third or not.

“Most of the time, they come out of that race pretty tired horses but she certainly hasn’t gone backwards. We’ve set her for this race. It’s her grand final.”

O’Sullivan, who was in Melbourne inspecting yearlings, described his other pair were “unknowns at this level” but he was optimistic gear changes could spark both.

Blinkers go on Miss Foxy Gal, while Nothin’ On Me will race in side winkers.

- NZME

Zigwig could yet turn around a frustrating season by winning her way into Group One contention.

Last season’s Champagne Stakes winner has endured a series of setbacks that have prevented her from showing her best, but connections are confident the filly is now back to full fitness. “We think we’ve got her right for the first time since last May,” said Inglewood Stud’s Gus Wigley. Zigwig is expected to give a strong account of herself when she steps out in the NZB South Island Sale April 21 Handicap at Riccarton today.

- NZME

On target for Cup Australian stayer Lord Van Percy will cross the Tasman for a tilt at the Gr.1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup at Ellerslie on March 11. “At this stage the plan is for him to go over,” said trainer Darren Weir’s racing manager Jeremy Rogers. “He needs to get up to two miles.” The English import has won five races and he finished fourth last time out over 2500 metres at Moonee Valley.

Meanwhile, the stable has been impressed with their New Zealand recruit Humidor, who runs at Caulfield on Saturday off the back of a runner-up finish in the Gr.3 Carlyon Cup. - NZME

Kawi in fine fettle Multiple Group One winner Kawi hasn’t missed a beat since a tardy start brought about his downfall when resuming at Te Rapa. He got home late for fifth in the Gr.1 NRM Sprint and his work ahead of Saturday’s Gr.1 Haunui Farm WFA Classic at Otaki has been first class. “We are very happy with him. His work on Tuesday morning was probably the best I’ve seen from him this prep and he looks to have improved physically,” trainer Allan Sharrock said.

- NZME

Immediate impact It won’t be long before the stakesperformed filly Mystery Show is back in black type company.

The daughter of Sakhee’s Secret made the perfect start for new trainer Stephen Marsh at Avondale on Wednesday when she beat a competitive line-up of Rating 75 horses. “She came to me as a ready-made filly from James Bridge so we’re still learning about her,” Marsh said. “James said she is quite highly-strung so we’ve just tried to keep her relaxed and her class told. She’s pretty exciting.

I’ve got a couple of black type options for her, but I’ll talk to the owner Ian Farrelly first, it’s great to have got a win for him.”

- NZME

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Friday, February 24, 2017

■ RUGBY

Tough early road for Chiefs

Lions ready to roar

By Peter White

By GreGor Paul

There are far easier starts to a Super Rugby campaign than the one facing the Chiefs.

They have three full-blooded New Zealand derbies – against the Hurricanes away in Dunedin tonight followed by the Blues and Hurricanes in Hamilton.

The Chiefs have lost their last six games to the Highlanders and head to Forsyth Barr Stadium as underdogs at the TAB ($1.62/$2.30).

But co-captain Sam Cane is confident his team is ready for the tough triple-header, even if a niggling ankle injury means he will not play against the Highlanders.

Bay of Plenty flanker Mitch Karpik will make his Super Rugby debut in Cane’s number 7 jersey.

“There will be no easing into it. They are almost our toughest games of the year so we will get a pretty quick reminder of what Super Rugby is all about. All three teams are in the same boat though,” Cane said.

“But it will spark the comp up because there are people interested in those games.

“It is pretty important that we get off to a good start.”

The Chiefs won the pre-season Brisbane Global Tens but it came at a terrible price after prop Mitchell Graham and halfback Brad Weber suffered season-ending leg injuries.

The Lions have become a big ticket item and their tour to New Zealand this winter, which will begin in 100 days, is being touted as a bigger event than the 2011 World Cup. It is a stretch to see it in those terms, but then again, an estimated 30,000 Brits are heading out and by the time the tests kick off in late June, it’s expected that Auckland and Wellington will have been turned red.

The All Blacks are braced for the curious sensation of running out at Eden Park and being jeered by a home crowd that has more Lions fans than it does Kiwis.

But that’s how it has been on the last two Lions tours – to Australia in 2013 and South Africa in 2009. The Lions come, they see and they conquer in terms of taking over venues.

Only occasionally do they conquer on the field, though, and in New Zealand, only once.

New Zealand has not been a happy hunting ground for the Lions. They have managed to win just one series, in 1971, and as a result of their difficulties, have come to see New Zealand as the ultimate testing ground.

It’s a special business as it is for Britain and Ireland’s best player to make the Lions – but to make the Lions when they come to New Zealand, that is the ultimate honour.

Beating the All Blacks in New Zealand remains the greatest challenge in world rugby and this Lions team are coming fully aware of the history and the quality of the side they will be playing.

Coached by the enigmatic Warren Gatland, himself a Kiwi with an ingrained knowledge of what makes his native country tick, the Lions are confident they have a reasonable chance this time.

Northern Hemisphere rugby is enjoying a renaissance of sorts – they have skilled players these days and the current Six Nations competition has produced a number of epic encounters.

But many teams have come to New Zealand full of hope and confidence only to have their dreams crushed.

The Lions may well be a good side, but so too are the All Blacks and a handful of great players such as Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock, Ben Smith and Israel Dagg have been waiting a long time for their chance to take on the Lions.

Hansen has just about a full set of coaching achievements.

He’s coached the All Blacks to a World Cup victory, taken them on a world record 18-test run, won the Rugby Championship four times and been world coach of the year four times.

He was the All Blacks assistant coach in 2005 when New Zealand beat the Lions 3-0 and he’d dearly love to do the same now that he has at the helm. He is building one of the more impressive coaching legacies and he needs a series win to strengthen his claim of being one of the best leaders in the professional era.

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Sam Cane leads the Chiefs in their Super Rugby campaign for 2017.

Cane says it is a major blow to their title aspirations.

“The weekend itself was pretty awesome with some pretty good success.

“On one side I was stoked for the guys who got to pull on the Chiefs jersey for the first time and go out and play like that.

“Then when you look at the bigger picture which is winning a Super title, without having those two guys Mitch Graham and Brad Weber, who are most likely to be in the 23 every week either starting or on the bench, it is a big loss to be honest.

“To win this comp you pretty much need two good players in

each position so it is disappointing for them and disappointing for us all.

“But we know that’s footy and it gives some other guys a crack.”

Bay of Plenty prop Aidan Ross has replaced Graham for his first Super contract.

“I am sure he will go well.

“He is someone who has worked very hard to get where he is now and he will put his head down and do the work,” Cane said.

“He has already come in and picked things up really quickly so when he does get a chance on the field he will try and make the most of it.”

At the other end of the experience spectrum are Liam Messam and Tim Nanai Williams, who between them have played more than 240 games in the Chiefs jersey.

“Experience and leadership are massive in campaigns like this so to have two guys who have played so many games, it is awesome to have them back.

“Off the field young guys who grew up watching those two play are now in the squad with them,” Cane said.

“They contribute a lot off the field and I am sure we will be seeing plenty of them on it as well.”

- NZME

How they stack up for Super Rugby round one

By Melissa Woods

Tonight

Highlanders v Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin17.35pm Head to Head: Played 28 Chiefs 15 Highlanders 13 In Dunedin: Highlanders 7 Chiefs 7 Last clash: Round 17, 2016, Highlanders 25 bt Chiefs 15 at Dunedin Tab Sportsbet: Highlanders $1.63 Chiefs $2.30 Tip: Highlanders by 5 points Reds v Sharks at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 9.00pm Head to Head: Played 18 Reds 9 Sharks 9 In Brisbane: Reds 6 Sharks 3 Last clash: Round 15, 2015 Sharks 21 bt Reds 14 at Brisbane The Reds only managed three wins for the 2016 season but should take a stride towards beating this record with a win over the Sharks.

They have one of the best set pieces in the competition and adding George Smith and Scott Higginbotham to that mix as well as returning playmaker Quade Cooper, they should be firing across the park.

The Sharks scraped into the 2016 finals and have a ton of young talent but the Reds should prove too strong at home.

Tab Sportsbet: Reds $1.55 Sharks $2.45

Tab Sportsbet: Waratahs $1.14 Force $5.65 Tip: Waratahs by 13 points

Tip: Reds by 13 points

Saturday February 25

Sunwolves v Hurricanes at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo at 3.15pm Head to Head: Played 0 Tab Sportsbet: Sunwolves $15.00 Hurricanes $1.01 Tip: Hurricanes by 22 points Crusaders v Brumbies at AMI Stadium, Christchurch 5.35pm Head to Head: Played 23 Crusaders 15 Brumbies 8 In Christchurch: Crusaders 9 Brumbies 2 Last clash: Round 9, 2016 Crusaders 40 bt Brumbies 14 at Canberra.

The Brumbies have lost more than 700 games in Super Rugby experience from their squad and this could be the start of a long, tough season.

They are lacking an established halves pairing although injury to Puma Tomas Cubelli could be a good thing for the Wallabies with Joe Powell expected to start at No.9 alongside unheralded Kiwi Wharenui Hawera.

No All Blacks skipper Kieran Read but the Crusaders should have too much class.

Tab Sportsbet: Crusaders $1.15 Brumbies $5.50 Tip: Crusaders by 8 points Waratahs v Western Force at Allianz Stadium, Sydney 7.45pm Head to Head: Played 16 Wara-

Sunday February 26

The Crusaders will face Pumas halfback Tomas Cubelli when they play at AMI Stadium tomorrow.

tahs 10 Force 5 Draws 1 In Sydney: Waratahs 3 Force 3 Draw 1 Last clash: Round 9, 2016 Waratahs 49 bt Force 13 at Perth Playing in Sydney seems to hold no fears for the Force and they have been bolstered by former Tahs hooker Tatafu PolotaNau as well as exciting NRL back Curtis Rona, who is a noted tryscorer. They also have a new coach in Dave Wessels.

The Waratahs have turned over some key talent and could be vulnerable if five-eighth Bernard Foley doesn’t recover from a head knock from their final trial match to play.

If he does his side, anchored by their strong scrum, should open with a win.

Cheetahs v LionsFree State Stadium, at Bloemfontein 0.05am Head to Head: Played 14 Cheetahs 5 Lions 9 In Bloemfontein: Cheetahs 3 Lions 4 Last clash: Round 4, 2016, Lions 39 bt Cheetahs 22 at Johannesburg Tab Sportsbet: Cheetahs $3.75 Lions $1.27 Tip: Lions by 9 points Kings v Jaguares at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth 02.15am Head to Head: Played 2 Kings 1 Jaguares 1 Last clash: Round 14, 2016, Kings 29 bt Jaguares 22 at Port Elizabeth Tab Sportsbet: Kings $4.35 Jaguares $1.22 Tip: Jaguares by 7 points Stormers v Bulls at DHL Newlands, Cape Town 4:30am Head to Head: Played 26 Stormers 15 Bulls 10 Draw 1 In Cape Town: Stormers 9 Bulls 3 Draw 1 Last clash: Round 13, 2016, Bulls 17 bt Stormers 13 at Pretoria Tab Sportsbet: Stormers $1.55 Bulls $2.45 Tip: Stormers by 5 points - NZME

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“It’s nice to find my niche in the middle order there and hopefully No.6 can be my position for a number of years now.

“It certainly wasn’t vintage ball striking yesterday but it was pleasing to knock it around and support Ross.”

Neesham acknowledges his bowling lacks the same consistency.

The designated fifth bowler against the Proteas, he wasn’t used in the opening loss in Hamilton and bowled three wayward overs early on at Hagley Oval, conceding 20 runs.

Fellow-allrounder Colin de Grandhomme and part-time spinner Kane Williamson stepped up to see out the rest of Neesham’s allocation.

Regarded as a bowling allrounder early in his career, Neesham still sends the ball down at a decent clip but he admits his control could be improved.

“It’s a work in progress at all times, the bowling,” he said.

“There were some promising signs yesterday.

“It’s something I work on every day at training and there have been some good strides made.”

- NZME

Captain Meg Lanning has implored her Australia side to learn some harsh lessons after being bowled out for the nation’s lowest women’s Twenty20 total in a humiliating loss to New Zealand.

The Australians were dismissed for a paltry 66 at the Adelaide Oval in a 47-run loss that handed the Kiwis a 2-1 series triumph. Chasing 114 to win the series decider, Australia’s top order crumbled to be 5-9 within five overs. “Full credit to New Zealand, they bowled really well.” - AAP

Australian Jeff Horn’s fight with Manny Pacquiao appears unlikely after the boxing great confirmed he is in negotiations with Englishman Amir Khan for his next bout. Welterweight Horn’s fight with the Filipino legend was slated for April with Brisbane a likely venue, but it appears Khan is Pacquiao’s preferred opponent.

“My team and I are in negotiations with Amir Khan for our next fight,” Pacquiao tweeted.

- AAP

Riley ‘speechless’ Football Fern Ali Riley has been named on the shortlist for the 2016 World XI by the sport’s global players association. Riley is one of 20 defenders among the nominees, which is voted on by more than 3000 players from 47 countries, and said she was speechless at the nomination. She’s played more than 100 games for the Football Ferns since her debut in 2007, playing in three World Cups and three Olympics.

- NZME

Taylor continues to make milestones

By Cameron mCmillan

Ross Taylor joined some elite company on Wednesday.

batted lower down the order.

The most fifties without a hundred is held by Andrew Jones who passed 50 25 times – his highest score was 93 against Bangladesh.

Former team-mate John Wright

Loss ‘humiliating’

Pacquiao fight off

Right – Jimmy Neesham needs to improve his bowling to match his batting exploits for the Black Caps.

A 34.6 per cent conversion rate would be certainly enough to see a rugby kicker lose their job but it’s an outstanding number for New Zealand’s new ODI century holder Ross Taylor.

Taylor on Wednesday passed Nathan Astle at the all-time list when he scored his 17th one-day ton, his first against South Africa, in the Black Caps’ six run win in Christchurch.

The 32-year-old needed a four off the last ball of the New Zealand innings to reach three figures and keep his 50-100 conversion rate above 30 per cent.

Of the 11 New Zealanders to score more than 4000 ODI runs, Taylor is in a class of his own in the ability to turn fifties into hundreds. He has 32 fifties to go along with his 17 hundreds. The next best is the man he passed on Wednesday – Astle, who scored 41 fifties and 16 hundreds.

Taylor’s former mentor Martin Crowe, often rated New Zealand’s greatest batsman, had a conversion rate of 10.5 per cent in his career including six scores in the nineties.

Taylor has just two scores in the nineties of his 166 innings.

On the other end of the scale, Chris Harris has the lowest conversion rate of 5.8 per cent with one century and 16 fifties, however 10 of his half-centuries were not out due to the fact he usually

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Neesham finding his niche Jimmy Neesham reckons he’s nailing down his best form and ideal spot in the New Zealand one-day international cricket batting order.

Now he must get his bowling to follow suit.

The Otago allrounder entrenched himself further in the first-choice Black Caps side heading into this year’s Champions Trophy with a vital, unbeaten knock in the six-run win over South Africa in the second ODI in Christchurch.

His 71 off 57 balls provided the aggression in a 123-run unbroken stand for the fifth wicket with centurion Ross Taylor.

Neesham, 26, has scored 315 runs at an average of 45.0 in his nine ODI innings, thriving in a variety of scenarios.

He scored 34 and 74 in two innings at No.3 when New Zealand were well beaten in Australia earlier in the summer.

A gradual shuffle down the order has followed, including Wednesday’s knock at No.6.

“I’m starting to get more comfortable.

“I’ve bounced around the order – I was 8, 7 and a couple of games opening,” Neesham said.

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has the lowest career conversion for New Zealand players with one century and 24 fifties giving him a conversion rate of 4 per cent.

Speaking to Radio Sport, Taylor admitted he wasn’t aware he had

the leading conversion rate.

“At four you’ve got to bat the situation, I guess like the other positions, but there are so many different scenarios if you’re chasing or setting a total to take the game deep,” Taylor said.

“As we know with our New Zealand boundaries, if we can keep wickets in hand you can catch up in those last 10 overs and if you can still be batting in the end then more often than not you’ll be close to a hundred.”

Taylor said reaching the 17 century mark has been a goal of his and looking ahead his next challenge is to play at a fourth Cricket World Cup. “It was definitely a goal.

“I’ve got to reassess.

“One of my major goals is to trying to get to the 2019 World Cup and hopefully go one step further than we did in 2015 but there’s still a lot of cricket to be played before then and form and age and all that type of stuff.”

The 17th century wasn’t Taylor’s only milestone reached in Wednesday’s victory. He also became the fourth New Zealander to reach 6000 ODI runs and now sits only 32 runs shy of passing third-placed Brendon McCullum.

Even more impressive he became just the sixth international player to score a century against every major cricketing nation, joining Ricky Ponting, Herschelle Gibbs, Sachin Tendulkar, Hashim Amla and Virat Kohli.

- NZME

D-Day for Simmons Australian basketball prodigy Ben Simmons is facing decision day. The 20-year-old Simmons is likely to learn today if he will be cleared to play for the Philadelphia 76ers this NBA season. Simmons will undergo a CT scan on the right foot he fractured during the 76ers’ pre-season training camp in September and the team’s doctors will then decide the timeline for his return. Simmons was selected by the 76ers as the No.1 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.

- AAP

Bogdanovich a Wizard The Washington Wizards added scoring punch to their bench on the eve of the trade deadline, acquiring swingman Bojan Bogdanovic from the Brooklyn Nets. Washington also got forward Chris McCullough in the deal and sent a lottery-protected 2017 firstround pick, Marcus Thornton and Andrew Nicholson to Brooklyn.

Bogdanovic, 27, averaged a careerhigh 14.2 points a game as a starter for the struggling Nets.

- AP

Scott camp confident A spectacular putting display in Los Angeles has Adam Scott brimming with confidence ahead of his Honda Classic title defence at Palm Beach. The Australian world No.7 arrives at the US PGA Tour’s first event in Florida for 2017 starting today having battled Spaniard Sergio Garcia to win the 2016 event by one shot at PGA National’s Champion course. The 36-year-old is buoyed by the fact he led the field in putting statistics at the Genesis Open, his first tournament in the US this year. - PA

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PAINTERS

We are seeking a creative and motivated photographer. This is a casual position, covering occasional evenings and one day a weekend, approx 7 - 15 hours per week.

Required for busy, locally-owned company. Variety of work from HNZ to new housing.

Experience essential.

Phone Shane on 307-7071

The position is to cover local events and news stories providing photographs for a range of Ashburton Guardian publications.

Experience in photographing people on location is essential as is an ability to relate easily to people of all ages. You will need to have a passion for the local community, including sports.

They must be able to follow tight deadlines and directions but also be able to improvise and be creative.

Good verbal, written communication and organisational skills are essential.

This is a job share position.

To apply, please send your CV and accompanying letter outlining the hours you can work, through to desme@theguardian.co.nz Closing date for applications is Monday, March 6, 2017.

Ashburton Stock Manager Full Time Position

Accounts Administrator

• Flexible role to suit part-time hours • Approx 20-30 hours per week • Fantastic opportunity to gain varied accounting experience.

This varied role will stretch your organisation skills as you will be managing internal and external queries, alongside daily and monthly accounting tasks, so your ability to organise and prioritise your workload is essential! This role is key to ensure the routine departmental accounting functions are solid and, sits within a small team, so you’ll be asked to roll your sleeves up and take on a variety of tasks.

Specific aspects of the role will include: • Payroll • Accounts Payable • Accounts Receivable • GST/FBT We are looking for a flexible and adaptable accounts-all-rounder that stands out from the crowd! Preferably you will have a relevant qualification or you are currently studying accounting. However, consideration will be given to candidates with relevant experience, who can demonstrate themselves to be quick learners, with the right attitude and a positive approach.

We are currently looking for a full time Stock Manager to join our busy team.

Previous experience is essential.

If you are passionate about people and would love working in a busy quick service restaurant then we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for people who are motivated and have the leadership skills to motivate others. You must be organised, reliable and have the ability to work in a pressure environment.

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If so please forward your CV attention Wendy to: wendy@whalleyholdings.co.nz

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

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

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Rotary Club of Ashburton

NEW POTATOES Ilam Hardy and Purple Passion. Come and Farmer Brown at the NEWsee POTATOES Ilam Hardy Farmers Market. and Purple Passion. Come and see Farmer Brown at the Farmers Market.

Vintage & Collectable Fair

LIVESTOCK, PETS

BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals.

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

Saturday, March 4, 10am - 4pm Sports Hall Tancred Street, Ashburton Refreshments by Inner Wheel Club

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE sale, 10am - 1pm ADULT Saturday, February 25, 8 ENTERTAINMENT ASHBURTON Law – for Balmoral Place, Ashburton.

021 044 0698. Friendly clean house deals, sorting out Variety of items.

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Sidelifter available Transport, Phone 308-7772.

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6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s Circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am - 11.30am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Pre-loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa at the Church hall, corner Thomson and Jane Streets.

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

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10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages.

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10am - 11.30am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Pre loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa. Church Hall, cnr Thomson and Jane Streets, Tinwald.

10am - 12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10am - 1pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage Centre, 327 West Street.

10am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

10.30am MT SOMERS MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE. This is an event that caters for riders of all ability with 3 different races,

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12.50pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, doubles and singles, Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

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9am - 12.30pm CRAFT MARKET. Crafts for sale in the West Street car park.

9.30am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Community Garden, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): If you didn’t sign up to be the hero, don’t worry, real heroes never do. They get roped into doing the right thing. And usually by their own heartstrings, and lacking the stomach for cowardice, they keep up the trend.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Your workload will be intense today, but so will be your energy. The extent of determination will be tested. What they don’t know is that you’ll never give up. For as long as you can ang in there, you will.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You combine that bright intellect with the human touch to unbeatable effect. The tendency to include everyone, even (and especially!) those who don’t fit in is part of your enormous charm.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Each person has a level of untidiness they will accept. Woe to the people who go beyond that point today, as you’re in no mood to let it slide. This is true of both your emotional and your physical world.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): This is one of those fast-paced days when you’ll feel that life is getting out of hand ... or maybe you’re just realising that it never really was in your hands in the first place.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): A different frame doesn’t change the picture per say, but it changes how we look at the picture. Experiment with this concept as you’re in a position to direct someone’s attention.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): For you, the hardest part of being tolerant is tolerating the intolerant. It’s part of the work though, and you’ll regret it if you let someone’s uncongenial attitude get under your skin.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You like to interact with those who are confident in their knowledge.

It is far less favourable to interact with those who rigidly assume that their way is the only correct way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Maybe there are no stupid questions, but there are definitely questions that open new worlds. And there are also questions that open cans of worms.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): There’s nothing you could say to make someone understand better than they do at this moment. It’s not your fault; it’s the nature of maturity. People can’t mature faster than they do. Give love, not words.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Your life has been full of surprises and serendipity and it’s about to get even more interesting in that regard. The more people you know, the more likely you are to run into someone you know.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): There are many who ask for good advice who won’t follow it. Maybe what they are looking for is not advice so much as validation, support and a general sense that they are not in this alone.

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BENNETT, Kathleen Ngaire, (Ngaire) – On February 21, 2017 peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Rex. Loved mum of Wendy, Judy and Darrin, Chris and Louise, Kathryn and the late Paul, David and Nicole and Jill and David. A much loved nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to 22 Melrose Road, Ashburton 7700. A special thank you to the staff at Ashburton Hospital for their wonderful care of Ngaire and her family.

At Ngaire’s request a private family service has been held.

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BRAVO 10am Teen Mom 3 10:55 Catfish 3 11:45 Snapped PGR 3 12:40 Vanderpump Rules 1:35 Intervention 3 2:30 Hoarders 3 4:30 Dance Moms 5:30 Teen Mom 6:30 Catfish After talking online for weeks, Mike and Felicia decided to meet, but Felicia stood him up, giving only thin excuses. Now Mike wonders whether he can trust her.

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11:45 The Project 3 An almost completely-true story about two aspiring writer/actors and their quest to get their television show made.

12:45 Infomercials

6:30 Pukoro 3 Educational show for tamariki featuring songs, stories and surprises. 2 7am Team Umizoomi Maths superheroes help other kids in Umi City with their problems.

7:30 Pukana Rangatahi show with music, send-ups, education, and practical life skills. 2 8am Miharo Educational series for tamariki. 2 8:30 L Te Matatini Coverage of the 2017 Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival of Maori performing arts from Aotearoa and Australia, hosted by Matai Smith, Kahurangi Maxwell, and Chey Milne.

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

12:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 A look back at some of the best and worst sports-news moments.

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11pm Te Kaea Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 11:30 Closedown

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MOVIES GREATS 7am The Break-Up MLS 2006 Romantic Comedy.

Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn.

8:45 The Happening 16V 2008 Drama. Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel.

10:15 Zombieland 16VL 2009 Action. Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone.

11:40 To Rome With Love MLS 2012 Romantic Comedy. Woody Allen, Penélope Cruz, Jesse Eisenberg.

1:30 The Watcher 16VL 2000 Thriller. Marisa Tomei, Keanu Reeves, James Spader.

3:05 Brokeback Mountain MVLS 2005 Drama. Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal. 5:15 Juno ML 2007 Comedy Drama.

Ellen Page, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner, Michael Cera.

6:50 Untraceable 18V 2008 Crime. Diane Lane, Colin Hanks, Billy Burke.

8:30 The Switch MS 2010 Comedy. An unmarried woman resorts to a turkey baster to become pregnant, but, seven years later it turns out the sperm donor was not who he seemed. Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman.

10:15 Jurassic Park PGV 1993 Adventure.

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6am The Fairly Odd Parents 6:25 World Of Quest 6:50 The Penguins Of Madagascar 7:15 Hank Zipzer, The World’s Greatest Underachiever 7:40 Henry Danger 8:05 Avatar – The Last Airbender 8:30 Sanjay And Craig 8:55 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:25 Wheel Of Fortune 3 9:50 Jeopardy 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Jane The Virgin PGR 3 12:35 Under The Dome AO 3 1:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 2:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3pm Escape To The Country 3 4pm Antiques Roadshow 0 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Wheel Of Fortune 6:30 Jeopardy 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Scorpion PGR 8:30 NCIS – New Orleans PGR Pride and the NCIS team investigate the murder of a petty officer who was weeks away from finishing Navy Seal training with a controversial instructor. 0 9:30 Class AO 10:30 MacGyver PGR 3 0

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7:55 Sicario 16VC 2015 Crime.

Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro.

9:55 American Ultra 16VLC 2014 Comedy. Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart.

11:30 Crimson Peak 16VLSC 2015 Drama. Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska.

1:30 Ghostbusters PGL 2016 Action. Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon.

3:25 Sicario 16VC 2015 Crime.

Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro.

5:25 A Year And Change MLSC 2015 Comedy Drama. Bryan Greenberg, Claire van der Boom.

6:55 The Visit MVL 2015 Horror. Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie.

8:30 Criminal 16VL 2016 Action Crime. The memories and skills of a dead CIA agent are transplanted into a death-row inmate, who must complete the agent’s secret mission while there is still time.

Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds,.

10:25 The Huntsman – Winter’s War MVL 2016 Action. Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron.

12:20 The Bell Witch Haunting 16 2013 Horror.

Andrew Hellenthal, Cat Alter.

1:50 A Year And Change MLSC 2015 Comedy Drama.

3:20 Criminal 16VL 2016 Action Crime. 5:10 The Visit MVL 2015 Horror.

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3:55 The Directors – Paul Verhoeven MLS 4:25 The Watcher 16VL 2000 Thriller.

7:30 Te Kaea Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 8pm Te Matatini (HLS) Review of day two’s competition from the 2017 Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival.

SKY SPORT 1 6am Red Bull Defiance 6:30 Cricket – International (HLS) India v Australia – First Test day one.

7am Cricket – International (HLS) Blackcaps v South Africa – Second ODI. 7:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 8am L Darts – Premier League 11am Polo – NZ Open (HLS) 11:30 FIH Hockey World Noon Ping Pong – World Championships (HLS) 1pm Fox Sports News 1:30 Pure Fly NZ 2pm Rugby League – Super League (HLS) Hull FC v Catalans Dragons.

2:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (HLS) Honda Classic – Round one.

3pm Golf Central 4pm FIH Hockey World 4:30 SKY Sport TBC 6pm Super Rugby Season Preview 6:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Rebels v Blues.

7pm L Rugby – Super Rugby Highlanders v Chiefs.

From Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin.

10pm The Crowd Goes Wild 10:30 Football – UEFA Europa League (RPL) Second Leg.

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6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Tiny House Nation 7:30 Talk To The Animals 8:30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 9:30 Poh And Co 10am Michela’s Classic Italian 10:30 Unplugged Nation 11:30 American Restoration Noon Tiny House Nation 1pm Hugh’s Fish Fight – Save Our Seas 2pm Trust Me I’m A Doctor 3pm F The Cook And The Chef 3:30 Natural World – Walrus: Two Tonne Tusker 4:30 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes 5:30 Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers 6:30 Four Rooms

7:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces George meets a couple transforming the wreck of a private jet, a gypsy planning to make a railway carriage home, and joins Will Hardie in Italy to build a log cabin on a tight budget.

8:30 Better Homes And Gardens 10pm Alan’s Garden Secrets 11pm American Restoration 11:30 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Walking The Nile 2am Natural World – Walrus:Two Tonne Tusker 3am Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers 4am Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 F The Cook And The Chef

SKY SPORT 2 6am Football – UCL February 22. 6:30 Football – UCL February 23.

7am Motorcycling – World Superbikes Preview 8am Fox Sports News 8:30 L Rugby League – Super League Hull FC v Catalans Dragons.

11:30 Fox Sports News Noon The Crowd Goes Wild 12:30 Sky Sports News UK 1pm Motorsport – Nascar Sprint Cup Series Advance Auto Parts Clash.

2pm UFC Now 3pm Rugby League – Super League Hull FC v Catalans Dragons.

5pm Golf – LPGA Tour Thailand – Round One. 5:30 Golf – European Tour Joburg Open – Round One. 6pm Golf – US PGA Tour Honda Classic – Round One. 6:30 Golf Central 7:30 Fox Sports News 8pm The Crowd Goes Wild 8:30 The Cricket Show 8:55 SKY Sport TBC 9:20 Fox Sports News 9:50 L Rugby – Super Rugby Reds v Sharks. SATURDAY Midnight Rugby – Super Rugby Highlanders v Chiefs.

12:30 World Superbikes Preview 1:30 Fox Sports News 2am Golf – LPGA Tour Honda Thailand – Round Two. 2:30 Cricket – Women’s International Australia v White Ferns – Third T20.

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9:25 Railroad Australia PG 10:20 Megatrains PG France – LRS. 11:15 Disappeared M 12:10 Forbidden – Dying For Love M 1:05 Swamp Murders M 2pm How It’s Made PG 2:25 How It’s Made PG 2:55 How Do They Do It? PG 3:20 Auction Hunters PG The Fall Guys. 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG On the Rocks.

4:45 Gold Rush PG No Crane, No Gain.

5:40 MythBusters PG Battle of the Sexes.

6:35 MythBusters PG The A-Team Special.

7:30 Megatrains PG France – LRS. 8:30 Is OJ Innocent? The Missing Evidence M 9:30 Is OJ Innocent? The Missing Evidence M 10:30 Deadliest Catch PG Blood and Guts.

11:30 You Have Been Warned Again M Most Dangerous.

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12:30 Swamp Murders M 1:25 Forbidden – Dying For Love M 2:20 Auction Hunters PG 2:45 Auction Hunters 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:10 Treehouse Masters PG 5:05 Edge Of Alaska PG

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Permanent ban likely Wests Tigers’ player Tim Simona faces a permanent ban from the NRL following allegations the Aucklandborn player was involved in betting on NRL matches. Simona has been suspended from training or playing with his team until the investigation, announced by the NRL Integrity Unit last week, is complete. Yesterday the Integrity Unit issued a notice of intention to cancel his registration in relation to allegations he breached rules relating to gambling on matches.

The Blues Brothers: Akira and Rieko Ioane will be an integral part of the Blues’ campaign this year. Rieko has already scored a hat-trick of tries, in the season-opener against the Rebels.

Blues get off to a rocketing start - again

BY CAMERON MCMILLAN The Blues are on top of the Super Rugby table ... not only leading but they are a clear five points ahead.

This is the year of the Blues!

Sure there’s still a mathematical chance of them missing the playoffs but at the moment the Blues look the hottest team in Super Rugby.

For Blues fans this may sound familiar.

The side also led the competition one game into last season after beating the defending champion Highlanders in the season opener.

That was probably a more im-

pressive result than last night’s 56-18 thrashing of the Rebels in Melbourne. But credit to the Blues they’ve started the season well.

Here’s three reasons why Blues fans shouldn’t get too excited and three reasons they should book an appointment at the local tattoo parlour for that ‘Blues 2017 Super Rugby Champions #boomboom’ tat.

1) Maybe the Rebels aren’t that good Actually we know they’re not good, the entire Australian Conference is probably rubbish.

With last night’s win the Blues are now unbeaten against Aussie teams going back to round 13, 2015. The Rebels play the

Hurricanes and Chiefs in the next three weeks, with a bye in between. We’ll be able to judge last night’s result properly after those games.

2) It’s only February and March looks tough The Blues have started gone 2-0 just twice in the last 10 seasons, the last time being 2013. In the next three weeks they have New Zealand Conference games against the Chiefs (away), Highlanders (home) and the Crusaders (away). Win two of those and then we can talk about whether they are real contenders.

3) You’re meant to concede 50 in the opener, not score 50 Well that’s what the Hurri-

canes did last season, losing their first game 52-10 to the Brumbies. The Highlanders also started the season with a defeat before winning the title in 2015.

And why this is their year ...

1) They have Rieko Ioane He’s good. Really good. Fans should be really excited by the prospect of the 19-year-old linking up with Sonny Bill Williams.

2) Big names to come SBW, Jerome Kaino and Patrick Tuipulotu missed the opener along.

3) It’s Tana’s time Tana Umaga is no stranger to lifting trophies in years when the Lions tour, having done so in 2005.

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Revenge for Kerber Angelique Kerber has reached the quarter-finals at the Dubai Tennis Championships for the first time by thrashing Olympic champion Monica Puig 6-2 6-3. The top-seeded German is 3-1 against Puig, but the last time they played the Puerto Rican beat Kerber for the gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. “It’s always tough to play against Monica, especially after our last match,” Kerber said. “I was really not thinking too much about our final in Rio, because it was a completely totally different match than today.”

Union protocols reviewed

BY MATT MARKHAM

MATT.M@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

The Mid Canterbury Rugby Union has already undergone a review, and will continue to look at, its protocols and systems around travelling teams after a player accused of attempted assault with intent to commit sexual violation admitted his guilt this week.

Kolinio Yabia Tamanitoakula appeared at the Gisborne District Court on Wednesday via audio-visual link from Timaru and pleaded guilty to attempting to rape a woman in Gisborne last year while part of the Mid Canterbury senior rugby side who had played a Heartland Rugby match in the region.

The 25-year-old was arrested shortly after the incident and has been on bail since while the case has progressed through the courts.

Mid Canterbury chief executive, Ian Patterson told the Guardian yesterday that the Union had already looked at its processes and expectations from players when travelling away from the region following the incident and that they would continue to do so with more information to come forward in the future.

Through a joint press-release yesterday afternoon along with the New Zealand Rugby Union, Patterson also expressed his and the union’s disap-

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pointment in Tamanitoakula.

“We are appalled at Koli, and his behaviour was wrong,” Patterson said.

“It was right for him to take responsibility for his actions and plead guilty.”

“Koli was immediately taken out of the team environment following the incident and has stayed outside of it.

“After this incident, Mid Canterbury Rugby reiterated the high standard of personal behaviour we expect from our representative players.”

New Zealand Rugby boss, Steve Tew supported Patterson’s comments in the statement.

“New Zealand Rugby expects players at all levels of the game

to act with basic decency and within the law.

“We are shocked by Koli’s actions and our thoughts go out to his victim,” said Tew. Tamanitoakula, who played at centre for Mid Canterbury last season was a member of the Celtic Rugby Club, who declined to make comment on the situation yesterday and referred all questions to the statement released

by Mid Canterbury Rugby Union and New Zealand Rugby Union.

Judge Warren Cathcart remanded Tamanitoakula on bail for sentencing on June 9.

Pre-sentence and cultural reports were also ordered for the Fijian national who was assisted by an interpreter.

Te’o set to start Former NRL star Ben Te’o is about to make his first start for England in a new-look centre pairing in the Six Nations rugby match against Italy at Twickenham. The New Zealand-born former rugby league back-rower’s expected promotion to starting inside centre comes after coach Eddie Jones dropped Jonathan Joseph from his 24-man squad for Sunday’s game. It is the second time the Bath centre has been dropped

by Jones, after making way for Elliot Daly in last autumn’s victory over South Africa.

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