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The Government has announced a second set of law changes that will be put before parliament following the March 15 terror attack in Christchurch and, while firearms’ owners believe what happened in the terror attack was horrific, they feel the “knee-jerk” law changes are a kick in the guts for law-abiding firearms users.

The major changes that have been proposed include the introduction of a register for firearms and licence holders which will be rolled out over the next five years, and changes to the current

licensing system.

A firearms’ licence is valid for 10 years, but the Government has proposed halving that to five years.

Hinds Smallbore Rifle Club member and Hinds Rural Volunteer Fire Force chief Dave Kingsbury has held his licence for 41 years and uses his firearms for sports, but has concerns that any law changes may make life more difficult for law-abiding firearms’ users.

Kingsbury said when he purchased his first firearm he was required to present it at the local police station so the serial number could be added to a register.

“I have no idea why they ever dropped

that system,” he said.

“The worst thing about this is it is a knee-jerk reaction.”

Kingsbury said the decrease in years to renew a firearms’ licence was just a revenue-gathering exercise and that it was just a nuisance for already licensed users.

“It will be an inconvenience for those that are licensed already and it will be more of a burden for those looking to get their licence,” he said.

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Winter blooms aplenty as open day approaches New gun laws ‘a kick in the guts’

Ashburton Creative Fibre members including Pam Whiteford (left) and Sue Allen are busy making flowers from all sorts of materials as they prepare for the group’s biennial open day.

Members are constructing blooms from paper, flax, wool, felt and fabric, which they will arrange in the Tinwald War Memorial Hall in preparation for the August 12 event. Creative Fibre is a nationwide organisation, and the Ashburton group is expecting members from Otago to Amberley will be participating in the open day, which has the theme Enchanted Garden.

Internationally renowned costume and fabric artist Jenny Gillies will deliver a talk on the day, and there will be a fashion accessory competition.

The public is welcome to attend, and there is a $5 admission which includes refreshments.

There will be no resting after the event, as members will then be preparing for the 50th anniversary of the group next year. Part of celebrations will be staging an exhibition at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

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Intensive supervision sentence District court judge Paul Kellar met Mana Tuakoi for the first time in Ashburton this week but he will be getting to know the 22-year-old well over the next year.

Judge Kellar imposed a term of 12 months intensive supervision on the young man, who had admitted charges of intimidation, theft of a $1300 mountainbike, theft of Easter eggs and breaching community work.

The judge said he would be watching Tuakoi’s response to

the sentence through judicial monitoring. If compliance was poor, the two would meet again soon to consider another sentence.

Defence counsel Marilyn Gilchrist had commissioned a cultural report (rarely used in the Ashburton court) for the judge, which outlined Tuakoi’s Maori/ Tongan background and some of the issues related to his criminal offending.

He was facing up to these issues for the first time in his life

with the help of an organisation designed to help Maori and Pacific Island people, she said.

“Despite the gravity of the offending in the past, he needs a chance to continue to work with He Waka Tapu and engage with intensive supervision which, as we know, requires a great commitment.”

Judge Kellar said probation officers had also provided a report for sentencing, which said community work was not an option as compliance had been poor in

the past.

There had been a history of unsatisfactory excuses like his house was too cold to get out of bed, or he was watching television, the judge noted.

However the judge said the cultural report had also noted he was a young man with a lot of promise and potential. Intensive supervision was an opportunity to stop offending.

He also ordered Tuakoi to pay $250 reparation for damage to the stolen mountainbike.

“If those that already have them might have to beef up there security that won’t be too much of an issue, but it will be a major hassle for anybody looking to start up.

“The licensing reduction to five years only is purely for revenue collection and is another burden on people trying to do things lawfully.

“People that are doing things illegally aren’t going to start doing things because of this.”

A stronger system of police vetting will ensure only those people who are genuinely fit and proper can own a gun.

Kingsbury agreed that there needs to be more scrutiny on the mental state of those who hold a firearms licence, but that the responsibility should not just be left to police.

“If you are a referee for someone who is applying for a licence and their life circumstances change and they come under immense pressure or something similar, if you know them well enough to be their referee and they are under immense stress, you should seriously consider about taking their firearms away from them,” he said.

They must demonstrate knowledge and skills about safe use of a firearm and about their legal obligations, and behave in a way that ensures personal and public safety.

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Sights set high for pipe band

By Susan Sandys

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Mid Canterbury pipers are marching their way back into top form as they set their sights on the national championships.

The Ashburton County Scottish Society Pipe Band has spruced up its Creek Road headquarters and bought new instrument accessories.

Secretary/treasurer Simon Wallis said slowly but surely the band was taking on extra events and competitions, and preparing for the season ahead.

This would kick off with the Ashburton A&P Show and include other events such as a South Island Pipe Band Festival which it hosts each January, as well as the Hororata Highland Games. For the first time in about 10 years the band attended the provincial championships in March, and in March next year it plans to go to the national championships in Invercargill. This will be the first time the band has been to the national champs since it was put on hold about 13 years ago after celebrating its 100-year anniversary.

New life was breathed into the group three years ago and today members range in age from 19 to over 80.

Wallis said it was fantastic to see a fresh interior after a coat of paint at the pipe band hall, following having the outside painted a year or so ago. Mid and South Canterbury Community Trust, as well as Lions clubs – including Hinds, Mayfield, Pakeke, Ashburton and Ashburton County – had contributed funds to the project.

The Lions Foundation had contributed to new band equipment, including replacement drum harnesses and green corduroy pipe bags with an emblem, and green pipe cords. Previously the pipers had pipe bags which were a variety of colours and did not match.

“That was not a biggie for a country band that turns up at events, but if we are going to these things we want to look the part,” Wallis said.

It was all about participating and enjoying the music, he said.

“We are trying to make it attractive for people coming into the district wanting to learn, we do have a good resource here.”

Meanwhile, band members are gearing up for their annual Ceilidh, 2pm this Sunday, July 28, at the hall.

It will be the second time the event has been held at the hall, and feedback from the last ceilidh was good with around 80 people attending.

Pipe band members including Simon Wallis are feeling more competitive than ever after a spruce-up of their hall and instruments.

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Influenza levels plateau in Canterbury

By Susan Sandys

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The number of influenza-related hospitalisations in the Ashburton District has remained static over the past fortnight, as the rate of increase nationally slows down.

Medical officer of health Dr Ra-

mon Pink said there had been 14 hospitalisations in Mid Canterbury so far this flu season, since the start of May. At the same time last year there had been just one influenza-related hospitalisation for the district.

In addition, one patient admitted to Ashburton Hospital, with

pre-existing conditions, had died of complications from influenza this year. This compared to none at the same point last year.

The number of 14 hospitalisations is the same as that reported almost two weeks ago by the CDHB. “Canterbury community influ-

enza-like illness rates and influenza-related hospital admissions remain above average. However, the rate of increase both nationally and in Canterbury appears to have slowed and/or peaked,” Dr Pink said.

He said the flu is much more serious than a common cold,

and in New Zealand, flu-related illnesses caused about 400 deaths a year.

They also accounted for 45 per cent of sick days each winter.

“People most at risk from being seriously ill or developing complications from influenza are still able to receive a free flu shot.”

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■■MYCOPLASMA BOVIS LEVY

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$4m levy for dairy farmers Mid Canterbury dairy farmers will pay some $4.3 million in a Mycoplasma bovis response levy set by their industry.

The district’s 410 farmers will receive information from DairyNZ this week about the levy, set at 2.9 cents per kilogram of milksolids for the 2019-20 year.

The levy will be collected by dairy supply companies from September 1.

The average herd in the Ashburton district is 872 cows, producing about 365,000 kgMS annually. This translates to a levy payment of about $4.3m or $10,585 per dairy farmer for the coming season.

DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle said the organisation had consulted with farmers earlier this year about increasing the biosecurity response levy cap to 3.9c/kgMS in order to pay its share of the bovis response.

“The 2.9c/kg milksolids is obviously less that than the 3.9c/kg milksolids cap we put in place. This reflects our conversations with farmers, plus the work we’ve been doing with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to develop the terms of payback in the operational agreement we have negotiated.

“We obviously want to keep the costs as low as possible for our farmers, but at the same time we have a share that needs to be repaid. It took some time after the consultation for the

The Ashburton District Council has issued a precautionary boil water notice for the Methven-Springfield water supply. Residents connected to this scheme are advised to boil their drinking water, water used in food preparation and for hygiene purposes for at least one minute before consuming. The MethvenSpringfield supply covers a large rural area between Methven and Braemar Lauriston Road. The scheme does not include the Methven township.

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Local dairy farmers will feel the introduction of a Mycoplasma bovis levy.

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regulatory process with MPI and we’re now in a position to collect the levy, giving farmers more than 30 days’ notice.”

The government and Beef + Lamb New Zealand fund 70 per cent of the costs, with the dairy portion being the remaining 30 per cent.

The Ashburton District is the most heavily affected by M. bo-

vis, with 26 confirmed cases so far. Another 27 farms are under a notice of direction, restricting movements and 81 are under surveillance for suspected bovis.

The 2020-21 M. bovis Biosecurity Response Levy, including any changes to the levy amount, will be communicated in April 2020, ready for collection on June 1, 2020.

“Our continued focus on the M. bovis response is vital, as is support for affected farmers.

We’ve learnt a huge amount over the last two years about responding to this disease. The recently commissioned DairyNZ independent review has highlighted areas of continued focus, which will only strengthen how we all respond,” Dr Mackle said.

Ag emissions roadshow coming to town The Ministry for the Environment’s action on agricultural emissions roadshow will be in Ashburton tomorrow and Mid Canterbury people are being encouraged to go along, ask questions and give feedback.

The Interim Committee for Climate Change has recommended agriculture be included in

Boil water notice

the Emissions Trading Scheme by paying for 5 per cent of their emissions. The proposed first step is a processor levy, followed by farm-level emissions pricing in 2025.

The public information session in Ashburton will be at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre from 10am until 12 noon.

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The session is expected to include the impact of climate change and what the Zero Carbon Bill proposes.

The estimated cost of a price on emissions at farm level would see a 1 cent per kilogram of milksolid cost imposed on dairy farmers, which would be almost $1.5 million for the Ashburton district.

A lodge in the White Rock Station in Canterbury high country has burnt to the ground. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said the fire at the lodge on the Rangitata Gorge Road was first reported to them at just after 10am on Tuesday morning. “We got a call in at about 10am saying the old lodge was on fire,” he said. “It had been on fire for some time or was very well on fire and on arrival it was pretty much on the ground.” The spokesman said the large distance required to travel to fire meant it took some time for fire crews to arrive, and that there was little crews could do other then to stay on site with a truck and a tanker to dampen down the scene.

Greens apologise for ad Green Party co-leader James Shaw has apologised for an attack ad which took aim at the National Party after a wave of criticisms from the Greens’ own members.

The ad has been taken down amid criticism the Greens were mocking National Leader Simon Bridges’ accent. Speaking to media after the ad was pulled, Shaw said the Greens were trying to use satire to make a point about the use of National’s attack ads.

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Beef farmers would pay 1c for every kg of meat and sheep farmers 3c per kg.

People can make submissions about the proposals online at the ministry’s website, as well as view the discussion document and frequently asked questions.

The deadline for submissions is August 13.

Nine Christchurch homes damaged in Friday’s giant gas explosion have been declared off-limits and WorkSafe has taken over as the lead agency investigating the blast. While investigations into the explosion’s continue, one man remains in a critical condition at Christchurch Hospital, two others are in a stable condition, three have been discharged.

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Ashburton District councillors will tomorrow discuss spending $200,000 to make the Maronan Road bridge over the Hinds River wider and safer.

Two similar fatal accidents at the bridge sparked an investigation into whether improvements were needed.

In September 2015 and in February this year trucks crossing the bridge hit the side rail and ended up in the riverbed.

Both drivers died.

Council’s service delivery committee will tomorrow consider a report by roading manager Brian Fauth and a recommendation to approve expenditure of up to $200,000 to make safety improvements.

The single-lane bridge is about 85m long and has a width between kerbs of 3.6m. The kerbs protrude 26 centimetres beyond the face of the side barriers and if a vehicle is wayward on its approach, impacting the kerb could result in loss of control, the report says. The steel post and side rail protection was not designed to contain vehicles.

The roading manager has recommended replacing the existing kerb and side rails with a new w-beam guardrail and approach barriers.

Safety improvements to the Maronan Road bridge, which has been the scene of two fatal accidents, will be discussed tomorrow at council.

PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN “Under this option, with increasing the width and providing barrier protection to near full compliance, the safety of the structure would be improved,” the report said.

The bridge was repaired after February’s fatal accident and

part of the downstream side rail and kerb replaced at a cost of about $40,000. The bridge has been in operation since the 1960s.

The report says more fatal accidents could occur if council does nothing. Another option

was to remove the kerbs and replace side rails attached to the deck, which would increase the width of the bridge, but provide less side protection.

The recommended option would result in a much safer carriageway for users.

■■CHRISTCHURCH SOUTHERN MOTORWAY

Weedons overbridge work delayed

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The Weedons Road overbridge, part of the new Christchurch Southern Motorway Stage 2, has been delayed, It was originally scheduled to be opened by mid-July, however, the New Zealand Transport Agency is awaiting completion of a quality assurance certification process by the contractor

before allowing the new bridge to open.

Transport Agency portfolio manager Colin Mackay said quality assurance records are an integral part of the process, and the agency has not as yet received all the required records.

“There is a high level of quality assurance that we require.

“I believe the public will be

pleased that we set these high standards and that we are prepared to wait to gain the assurances that we need.

“Our hope is that the quality assurance process will be completed in the next month.”

Once completed, the full grade-separated interchange at the Weedons Road Main South Road intersection will allow full access to and from Weedons

Road and Weedons Ross Road, while allowing Main South Road to remain free-flowing.

The overbridge will take traffic once the certification process is completed, possibly by the end of this week, while the southbound roundabout will remain closed once its finished, until the new southbound lanes are opened in late 2019.

Misgivings about the practicality and cost of a firearms register is likely to dominate feedback, from rural areas like Mid Canterbury, on the second round of proposed Arms Act amendments, Federated Farmers said.

The proposals feature a range of tighter controls on firearms ownership and licensing and Federated Farmers rural security spokesperson Miles Anderson anticipates support for many aspects of the changes.

“When firearms are used irresponsibly or illegally in New Zealand, it is often farmers who suffer the consequences through the theft of livestock, poaching of wild animals or the risks of dangerous behaviour.

Hopefully some of these proposed changes will help to prevent that,” Anderson said.

But registration of firearms is contentious. Federated Farmers has previously opposed the compulsory registration of all firearms, based on the complexity and cost of this process, questionable safety benefits and the likelihood of success.

“We haven’t had a firearms register in New Zealand for almost 40 years. The successful re-establishment of one now would require a considerable investment, both economically and socially,” Anderson said.

“We are very interested in how the police propose to practically manage common activities such as the loaning of firearms between two licensed individuals.”

As with any issue, Federated Farmers will consult with its members on the whole range of amendments before submitting.

“We are pleased to see that this time there is a reasonable consultation period. This is a very important issue for farmers and we need to get it right.”

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Toy importer fined $45k

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“Toy suppliers need to understand and meet their legal obligations when supplying toys for children 36 months and under. If they don’t, they put those children at risk of serious harm,” Rawlings said.

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First Mart imported over 800 units of the toy which resembled the Peppa Pig brand.

Toy importer and wholesaler First Mart has been fined $45,000 for supplying unsafe toys to retailers, including Ashburton.

First Mart pleaded guilty to one charge under the Fair Trading Act for importing over 800 units of a toy car and Peppa Pig-style figure, an unlicensed product Peppa Pig product, and supplying 540 units to various retailers.

In sentencing in the Manukau District Court, Judge Denys Barry said the company’s small size precluded doing its own in-house testing, “but that inability must heighten the need for vigilance in assessing product safety especially for products targeted at, or attractive to, small children”.

Judge Barry did not allow a sentence discount for limited financial means.

Commerce Commission investigators purchased five units of the toy from retailers in Rangiora and Ashburton during a round of the regulator’s ongoing programme of unannounced visits to retailers. First Mart supplied the toys to both retailers.

Testing of the toys found that small parts became separated, including the pig figure, its ears,

wheels, axels, which represented a choking hazard for young children.

First Mart initiated a product recall when it learned of the commission’s concerns; 61 units of the product were recalled.

Commerce Commission chairwoman Anna Rawlings said prosecuting toy importers and retailers supplying and selling unsafe toys

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orry for Mid‘degrading, Canty Searches damaging’

By Melissa Nightingale NZME

A woman who suffered invasive body cavity searches in two New Zealand prisons says the incidents stripped her of her humanity and brought back the trauma of previous rapes.

Susan, who did not want her surname used, said the illegal internal searches were happening as far back as the 80s.

Corrections announced earlier this year it was providing compensation to female inmates after it was discovered numerous women were subjected to the improper examinations between 2006 and 2016.

They have so far paid out $600,000 to 24 women who were subject to the searches and have provided counselling for them.

Susan said the practice stretched back far further than the early 2000s, detailing four searches she endured in the mid-80s.

On each occasion she was searched once while on remand at Auckland Women’s Prison and again when she served her sentence at Arohata Prison.

“There were people using drugs in prison so they were conducting

internal searches,” she said.

Susan was initially confused, thinking it was going to be a strip search. She recounted the chilling response from the nurse.

“She said: ‘No, this is going to be an internal search. Spread your legs, I’m going to put my hand inside you’.

“It’s horrible because you don’t have any rights or you feel like you don’t have any rights.”

Susan said anyone who refused to undergo the search was threatened with being sent to a “filthy, dark room” in solitary.

She felt “really degraded”.

“Just because you’re in prison doesn’t mean that you’re a piece of s*** and can be treated that way.

“When you go into prison and you’re subjected to things like that, it just makes you feel less human than you already f***ing felt.”

Susan said she was a survivor of multiple rapes and that the search gave her a similar feeling of helplessness.

“You may not sit there or lay back and think about the times you were raped, but it’s that feeling you have of someone kind of invading your body when you don’t want them to. That horrible feeling you

have in the pit of your gut. Feeling like someone is just absolutely defiling you in a way.”

Susan is not the only woman forced to relive horrors.

One woman, who provided an anonymous statement through lawyer Emma Priest, said being internally searched was “psychologically damaging to every aspect of my being”.

She had been gang raped when she was younger, she said, and the search brought back traumatic memories.

She was made to stay in a “dehumanising” room with faeces on the walls until she underwent the search, she said. She considered smashing her head against the concrete wall to get the guards to let her out.

Another woman who provided a statement through Priest also described being put in solitary confinement for three days, closely watched whenever she showered or defecated.

She initially refused the search, saying it was against her basic human rights, but eventually gave in so she could return to her usual cell.

“No-one has the right to look and feel and dig inside me,” she said. “... so many painful memories I had suppressed for so long flooded back to me, and I was reliving a nightmare.

Corrections national commissioner Rachel Leota apologised to any women who went through the searches, saying they were not permitted by the Corrections Act. Anyone concerned that they were improperly searched can call Corrections on 0800 604304.

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Blink and you could well miss it W

hen I first became a father, I lost count of how many times I was told to make the most of every moment because those years flash by in an instant.

Dismissively, I’d laugh it off, believing it was just one of those things that the experienced folk would tell newcomers to the parenting world, a throw-away comment without much meaning.

Oh, how wrong I was.

On Monday, my son turned seven. I had to stop and check I hadn’t travelled forward in time at multiple points during the day.

I couldn’t, and still really can’t, quite figure out how those seven years have seemingly evaporated

into a blur of laughter, tears and incredible memories.

I can still vividly remember the first time I saw those bright and alert eyes of his when he entered the world. His first cry, the always infamous first nappy change, the first smiles, the first words, the first steps and a huge number of other moments in time.

But those words that time will fly, and to make the most of every

moment, couldn’t be truer.

Despite everything that has happened during the course of his seven years, all those little milestones and achievements, those early ones still seem like yesterday.

Yet, here’s this genuinely incredibly young boy sitting in front of me who somehow seems to know more about technology than his old man, is an avid supporter of the Crusaders rugby team, loves playing footy with his mates on the weekend and is, this week, picking up guitar lessons.

He’s a kind, caring and compassionate young man who has nothing but endless love for his baby sister and is the most amaz-

ing son to his superstar mum who is responsible for boy he has become.

But the question still hangs, where did all that time go?

It really is true, time really does fly when you have kids and if you don’t try and make the most of every moment you get with them, then you’re wasting that time.

If the first seven years of life are anything to measure it by, then by the time I next blink, he’ll be 14 and we’ll be readying ourselves for a whole new array of challenges and milestones.

That playful and cheeky innocence that only a younger child can exude might be starting to fade by then and I’d hate to think

that I’d lost out on that because I was too busy trying to keep up with the rest of life.

I guess what I’m trying to say here is – to cherish every moment and ensure that you make the most of them too. If you don’t – there’s no doubt you’ll regret it. It doesn’t just apply to parents either, it’s exactly the same for grandparents and aunties and uncles.

Kids are so often the beating heart of our lives, they’re the little pick-me-ups when it’s been a tough day at work and they’re the constants in life that will always need you.

Just make sure you don’t blink and miss it all.

It really does go by, so fast.

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In 2017, in a speech to a national Boy Scout gathering in West Virginia, President Donald Trump railed against his enemies and promoted his political agenda, bringing an angry reaction from some parents and former Scouts from both parties.

Ten years ago: Trying to tamp down a national uproar over race, President Barack Obama acknowledged using unfortunate words in declaring that Cambridge, Massachusetts, police had “acted stupidly” in arresting black scholar Henry Louis Gates

Jr, adding he’d invited the Harvard professor and Sgt James Crowley, the arresting officer, for “a beer here in the White House”.

Five years ago: Air Algérie Flight 5017, an MD-83 carrying 116 people, crashed in northern Mali, killing all on board; it was the third major international aviation disaster in a week.

One year ago: Ivanka Trump announced the shutdown of her fashion line, which had been targeted by boycotts and prompted concerns about conflicts of interest.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor John

Aniston is 86. Political cartoonist Pat Oliphant is 84. Comedian Ruth Buzzi is 83. Actor Mark Goddard is 83. Actor Dan Hedaya is 79. Actor Chris Sarandon is 77. Comedian Gallagher is 73. Actor Robert Hays is 72. Actor Michael Richards is 70. Actress Lynda Carter is 68.

Movie director Gus Van Sant is 67. Country singer Pam Tillis is 62. Actor Paul Ben-Victor is 57.

Actress-singer Kristin Chenoweth is 51. Actress Laura Leighton is 51. Actor John P. Navin Jr. is 51.

Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez is 50. Director Patty Jenkins is 48. Actress Jamie Denbo is 46.

Actor Eric Szmanda is 44. Actress Rose Byrne is 40. Country singer Jerrod Niemann is 40. Actress Summer Glau is 38. Actor Sheaun McKinney is 38. Actress Elisabeth Moss is 37. Actress Anna Paquin is 37. Actress Sarah Greene is 35.

Actress Megan Park is 33. Actress Mara Wilson is 32. Rock singer Jay McGuiness is 29. Actress Emily Bett Rickards is 28. Actor Lucas Adams is 26. TV personality Bindi Irwin is 21.

Thought for today: “People who jump to conclusions rarely alight on them.” — Philip Guedalla, British writer (1889-1944). – AP

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, July 24, the 205th day of 2019. There are 160 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On July 24, 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts — two of whom had been the first men to set foot on the moon — splashed down safely in the Pacific.

On this date: In 1858, Republican senatorial candidate Abraham Lincoln formally challenged Democrat Stephen A. Douglas to a series of political debates; the result was seven face-to-face encounters.

In 1866, Tennessee became the first state to be readmitted to the Union after the Civil War. In 1915, the SS Eastland, a passenger ship carrying more than 2500 people, rolled on to its side while docked at the Clark Street Bridge on the Chicago River; an estimated 844 people died in the disaster.

In 1937, the state of Alabama dropped charges against four of the nine young black men accused of raping two white women in the Scottsboro Case.

In 1974, the US Supreme Court unanimously ruled that President Richard Nixon had to turn over subpoenaed White House tape recordings to the Watergate special prosecutor.

In 1975, an Apollo spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific, completing a mission which included the first-ever docking with a Soyuz capsule from the Soviet Union.

In 2000, Private Leonard Manning was the first New Zealander killed in combat since the Vietnam War. Manning’s patrol was part of New Zealand’s contribution to the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping force in the fledgling nation of Timor-Leste (East Timor).

In 2005, Lance Armstrong won his seventh consecutive Tour de France. (Those wins were stripped away after Armstrong’s 2013 confession to using steroids and other banned performance-

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As part of this year’s Annual Plan – which was adopted at the June 27 council meeting, there are a number of significant projects getting underway in addition to our regular work programmes.

Our key focus for the year remains delivering quality infrastructure, public services and regulatory services that are cost-effective and efficient for the community.

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respond to his otherwise excellent letter.

Far from not commenting on the observations made regarding the scrub at the Rangitata intersection, Mr Prattley and I have been in correspondence over his concerns.

It is one of many issues I am keen to raise with NZTA, but have so far been prevented by the Gov-

ernment from doing so.

Mr Stevenson has noted the inadequacy of the current sign suggesting drivers “slow down,” without giving any instruction as to what the speed should be.

I agree entirely, which is why it formed the basis of a recent letter from me to NZTA outlining the concerns residents have about the intersection.

The issues with the sign are twofold. First, no suggestion of what the safe speed is, and second, no way of enforcing that safe speed.

Mr Stevenson is welcome to drop by my office in Harrison Street should he wish to discuss it further.

Andrew Falloon MP for Rangitata

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HK crisis escalates AP An overnight attack by whiteclad assailants apparently targeting pro-democracy protesters raised tensions to new levels in Hong Kong yesterday as China harshly criticized the weekend demonstration, saying “central authority cannot be challenged.”

The Chinese rebuke came after its Hong Kong office was targeted Sunday night by protesters who pelted it with eggs and spray-painted its walls. It made no mention of the violent attack hours later at a subway station by men wielding iron pipes and wooden poles as they beat up people clad in the pro-democracy movement’s black shirts. Dozens were injured.

The attack on China’s Liaison Office was an escalation of the weekslong protests, during which demonstrators besieged Hong Kong’s legislature and police headquarters but did not direct their ire at China itself. It came after more than 100,000 people marched through the city to demand democracy and an investigation into the use of force by police to disperse crowds at protests.

As demonstrators made their way home, a gang of men descended on a group of them at a subway station. Video of the attack in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long neighborhood showed the protesters being beaten by the assailants as they retreated into the trains, intimidated by the gangs of men waiting for them outside the turnstiles.

The attackers then entered the trains and beat the people inside as they tried to defend

LOTR casting begins Amazon’s Lord of the Rings TV series has cast its first star, but if you thought they would be from our very own Middle Earth, you’re wrong. Young Australian actress Markella Kavenagh has landed the first of many highly sought-after roles on the high-profile series. Amazon Studios is said to have cast a wide net in its search for talent for the project, with casting directors based in the US, UK and Australia. Kavenagh is known for the 2018 Aussie series Romper Stomper and roles in the shows Picnic at Hanging Rock and The Cry.

Protesters clash violently with armoured police in Hong Kong. themselves with umbrellas.

At least 45 people were injured, and 15 remained hospitalised, including one man in critical condition.

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by Stand News and iCABLE angrily accused police officers of not intervening to protect the demonstrators, who have been critical of the police use of force.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Monday that allegations that police had colluded with the assailants were “unfounded.”

The Sunday night assault on Beijing’s Hong Kong Liaison Office touched a raw nerve in China. China’s national em-

blem, which hangs on the front of the building, was splattered with black ink. It was replaced by a new one within hours.

The official People’s Daily newspaper, in a front-page commentary on Monday headlined “Central Authority Cannot Be Challenged,” called the protesters’ actions “intolerable.”

“These acts openly challenged the authority of the central government and touched the bottom line of the ‘one country, two systems’ principle,” the government’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office said in a statement.

Lam repeated the same statement to reporters Mon-

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day, adding that the vandalism “hurt the nation’s feelings.”

The “one country, two systems” framework, under which the former British colony was returned to China in 1997, allows Hong Kong to maintain a fair degree of autonomy in local affairs. Demonstrators fear the pro-Beijing government in Hong Kong is chipping away at their rights and freedoms, and the weekslong tumult has fueled fears of a more aggressive Chinese response.

In Washington, President Donald Trump said he believes Chinese leader Xi Jinping has acted “very responsibly” in allowing the extended protests to play out in Hong Kong.

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Child-porn photographer ‘prime suspect’ NZME A paedophile photographer who was once questioned for the 1996 murder of JonBenét Ramsey should be a prime suspect in the then six-year-old beauty pageant queen’s tragic death, his former friend said.

Randy Simons, 66, is currently in Lane County Jail in Eugene, Oregon awaiting trial after being charged on July 2 with 15 counts of child pornography.

“I am begging the police to look again at this man,” said pageant seamstress Pamela Griffin, who introduced Simons to the Ramsey family when they wanted their daughter to have a professional modelling portfolio.

Speaking at her home in Longmont, Colorado, Pamela revealed she has been warning police for two decades that Si-

JonBenét Ramsey mons, who told her he did not have an alibi for the night of JonBenét’s murder, should be treated as their top suspect in the girl’s death.

She also gave police proof Simons had the exact type of nylon cord at his home that would later be found used as a garrote close to JonBenét’s

body – but reveals investigators never got back to her.

Her fears are now echoed by top investigator Boulder County Sheriff’s Detective Steve Ainsworth, who was once brought in by Boulder District Attorney Alex Hunter to review the investigation into the girl’s murder.

Detective Ainsworth interviewed Simons in 1997 but, in light of the photographer now being charged as a paedophile, wants him interrogated again over JonBenét’s death.

Speaking from his office in Boulder, Colorado, he said ‘I can’t remember what he told me the first time I saw him.

“But no matter who we interview they never tell us the entire truth the first time.

“Sometimes they’ll think of something later, or they purposefully hide things they don’t want us to know.

Sprouse, Reinhart split up Riverdale’s most iconic couple on and off screen has called it quits. Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart have reportedly ended their relationship of two years. Though the pair were seen together over the weekend at San Diego Comic Con, promoting their hit show, sources said they kept their distance. Speaking to Us Weekly sources confirmed that the 22-year-old actress and her Suite Life of Zach and Cody beau were done.

They met on set of the CW show back in 2016 but they did not confirm their relationship until spring 2018.

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Randy Simons “If he’s been doing kiddie porn then it’s been for a long time. Obviously, he didn’t want us to know about it then. So what else did he not tell us?

“I would want investigators to go and talk to him, to go through all his computers and phones, downloaded media, all of that.”

AUT student Grace Stratton has made Instyle Magazine’s annual list of Badass women, which recognises females leading the way to a better world.

Stratton has been recognised alongside names like Mindy Kaling, Anne Hathaway, Lizzo and Rihanna. In March, the 20-yearold launched All Is for All, a speciality e-commerce site featuring clothing and accessories presented in an accessible way for people with disabilities. She told ZB’s Kerre McIvor Mornings she’d used a wheelchair since being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of one.

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clients of $115.5m.

Only about $10m has ever been recovered.

Now more details of the legal action can be revealed.

In a letter to RAM investors via liquidator PwC John Strahl, chairman of the investors’ committee, said not all investors in RAM could join the claim.

The first group that could included those who invested new money with RAM after the date

from which it alleges ANZ should have known that the RAM bank account was not being managed as it should have.

“If fully successful, investors who paid in fresh money after that date should get back what they paid less the costs and the fee paid to the fund.”

The second group was those who had a positive net contribution in the liquidation of RAM. That claim was based on money

IRD caught up in elaborate scam Inland Revenue is warning consumers of an elaborate email scam claiming to be from the tax department.

IRD says a new “convincing” email scam which seeks to take advantage of those waiting on a tax refund is doing the rounds claiming to be from Inland Revenue.

In the email which is titled: “Your income tax update”, the fraudulent email addresses the consumer directly and states a dollar figure amount ‘refund’.

The email says IRD tried to send the refund to you automatically but were “unable to do so as we don’t have your details on file”. It asks if you are “ready to refund it now”.

IRD says this should raise alarm

bells as the tax department does not include personalised greetings in its emails and does not include dollar amount in refund emails.

Inland Revenue spokeswoman Sharon Thompson said the scam appeared to be widespread, with more than 900 reports of the email over the weekend.

It is in the process of having the scam removed but the sites with direct links prompting consumers to can “jump back up again”, IRD said.

IRD is prompting customers who receive this email to forward the fraudulent email to phishing@ird. govt.nz.

Inland Revenue’s tell-tale signs of scams: – The scammer may pressure you to make a decision or do something quickly.

Subcontractors go unpaid

By Victoria Young Receivers for Ebert Construction have said that subcontractors are likely to be left out of pocket after the collapse of the business.

“We are conscious that most subcontractors are likely to experience a significant shortfall for their wider claims for unpaid works of retentions not held in the fund,” receivers at PwC said.

Receivers have dished out another $770,000 to subcontractors, bringing total distributions to them to $2.31 million since the firm’s collapse last October.

The distribution of funds following Ebert’s collapse is being closely watched in the construction industry as the first ma-

jor test of the subcontractors’ retention regime. Since March 2017 it has been compulsory for construction firms to hold money on trust for subbies.

When Ebert moved into receivership its accounts showed $3.68 million was held in retentions, despite also recording $9.32 million owing under the retentions scheme.

Pointing out that retentions may be the only recovery for many subcontractors, PwC said in its latest report that it has been an extremely difficult situation for many people.

PwC receivers John Fisk and Lara Bennett made a pioneering application to the High Court at Wellington last year to work out how to distribute the funds.

– The email, phone call or text may be threatening. The scammer might want to be paid in unusual ways such as gift cards, bitcoin or money transfer systems.

– A scammer may ask for your bank account details. IRD says: “We will never ask you to email or text us this information – we will always ask you to supply this through myIR.” – The scammers might ask for passwords to your online accounts. Legitimate organisations will never ask for passwords.

– Scammers often give website or email addresses that are wrong but look almost right. For example, they might send you to ird. co.nz, ird.qovt.nz or ird.gov.nz, instead of the correct ird.govt.nz

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Investors in the failed Ross Asset Management scheme have been told they have a “serious claim” against the ANZ which could run as high as $50 million, depending on how many sign up.

Earlier this month investors in RAM – New Zealand’s largest ponzi scheme – filed legal action against New Zealand’s largest bank over how it managed the accounts for the failed firm.

They allege ANZ breached its duties as banker to RAM for negligence in managing the Ross Asset Management bank accounts and for actions known as “knowing receipt” and “dishonest assistance”.

The ANZ has said it was also misled by David Ross – the former head of the failed investment firm.

A spokeswoman for the bank said it denied the allegations and would be defending the claims.

The FMA said the matter raised important questions around bankers’ duties and this provides the opportunity for them to be tested in court.

Wellington financier Ross was jailed for 10 years and 10 months in November 2013 after he defrauded more than 700

powers under the FMAA, s 25.”

Smith said while he had read the advice thoroughly he had not looked at the facts beyond that but said in his view the RAM investors “have a serious claim on the merits against ANZ”.

The letter from the investor committee said it had also been advised that the cost to take the case could be substantial given the likelihood that ANZ would “vigorously defend the claim”.

As a result the committee had approached litigation funder LPF Group and reached a funding agreement with them.

The no-win, no-fee package means investors do not have to pay anything if the claim is unsuccessful.

If the claim against ANZ is successful within a year and costs do not exceed $1m, LPF will get the costs repaid and 25 per cent of any payout.

If it takes longer than 12 months or the costs exceed $1m, then LPF will get the costs repaid and 30 per cent of any payout.

The investor committee will also have full authority to make decisions in the best interests of all claimants in consultation with LPF and the legal team.

going through the RAM account after the date that it alleges ANZ should have been aware that RAM was not applying the funds to dedicated client accounts as it should have been and that RAM was misappropriating funds for unauthorised purposes.

In relation to the second group the letter said as it would not be possible to trace the payments to any one investor, any proceeds would have to be divvied up on a pro-rata basis relative to their net contributions to RAM. The letter stated that while it could not give accurate estimates of the claim, if all eligible investors joined “our advice is that the claim could be for more than $50 million plus interest”.

So far around 200 investors have signed up.

The investor committee also enclosed advice from Queen’s Counsel Justin Smith on the merits of the claim.

In an attached letter Smith said he had been provided with the advice given to the Financial Markets Authority by its lawyers.

“That advice is based on a review of documents FMA obtained from the ANZ in the exercise of its statutory information gathering

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Filling the baking tins B

aking has gone out of fashion in many homes, but every now and again many of us get the urge to whip out the cake mixer and the baking tins

and be creative.

When you feel like whipping up a cake storm, a slice is often the easiest way to go, less fiddly than biscuits and less risk of failure

than with a large cake.

Slices can be cut and stored and most yield around 24 pieces, enough to keep a family going for a day or two.

Chocolate and peanut butter slice 1/2 C wholemeal flour 1/2 C self-raising plain flour 1C rolled oats 1C desiccated coconut 1/2 C firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 C crunchy peanut butter 90g butter 1/4 C honey 1 egg, lightly whisked 3/4 C milk chocolate chips

Chocolate caramel slice 1C self-raising flour 1/4 C flour 1/4 C firmly pressed brown sugar 1/4 C coconut 185g butter, melted Filling: 800g condensed milk (2 tins) 4T golden syrup 60g butter Icing: 200g dark chocolate 60g butter ■■ Preheat the oven to 160°C on fan bake (180°C conventional bake).

■■ Sift the dry ingredients together and pour over the melted butter. Mix together.

■■ Press into a lined slice tin and bake for 12 minutes until a light, golden brown.

■■ Let the base rest for 5 minutes out of the oven before pouring the hot caramel mixture over.

■■ Filling: Melt all filling ingredients together in a microwave for 3 minutes on high.

■■ Spread over cooked base and fan bake at 160°C until pale golden.

■■ Cool before spreading over the icing.

■■ Icing: Microwave the chocolate and butter on medium for 1 minute.

■■ Stir, then microwave for a further 30 seconds. Stir until smooth.

■■ Leave for 5 minutes, then spread over cooled caramel.

Neenish slice 175g butter 3/4 C sugar 1 egg 2T cocoa powder 1C flour 1t baking powder 4T condensed milk 1 3/4 C icing sugar 100g dark chocolate 2T lemon juice ■■ Preheat oven to 180°C. ■■ Beat 150g of butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Add egg and mix well.

■■ Add combined cocoa, flour and baking powder and mix well.

■■ Press mixture into a lined 28x18cm slice tin and bake for 20 minutes, until firm. Allow base to cool.

■■ Melt the 25g butter and mix with condensed milk, icing sugar and lemon juice. Spread over base and refrigerate until set.

■■ Gently melt the chocolate and spread a thin layer over the slice.

■■ Mark into squares once chocolate is slightly firm and slice when set.

Lemon bars Base: 170g butter 3/4 C icing sugar 1 1/2 C standard flour Topping: 200g caster sugar 1 1/2 T standard flour Zest of 2 lemons Juice of 3 lemons 3 eggs Icing sugar ■■ Preheat the oven to 180°C. ■■ Lightly grease a 20cmx30cm shallow tin and line the base and two sides with baking paper.

■■ Combine the base ingredients in a food processor into a smooth paste.

■■ Press the dough evenly into the prepared tin.

■■ Bake for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden.

■■ Don’t overcook as it is going back into the oven later.

■■ Combine the topping ingredients in a bowl, mixing with a fork until well amalgamated.

■■ Pour the mixture on to the hot biscuit base and return to the oven for another 30 minutes.

■■ Remove from the oven and place the tin on a wire rack to cool.

■■ Dust the top with icing sugar and chill before cuting into bars.

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■■ Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).

■■ Lightly grease and line an 18x28cm slice pan, extending paper 2cm above the edge on the two long sides.

■■ Sift flours and baking powder together into a large bowl, returning husks.

■■ Stir through oats, coconut and sugar.

■■ In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, butter and honey.

■■ Stir over low heat for 1-2 minutes, until melted and combined.

■■ Make a well in centre of flour mixture and stir through peanut butter mixture and egg.

■■ Fold 1/2 C choc chips through until well combined.

■■ Press mixture into prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining choc chips.

■■ Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden.

■■ Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into rectangles.

■■ Store in an airtight container.

Apple shortcake Shortcake base and topping: 1/2 C raw sugar 125g butter 1t vanilla essence 1 egg 2 1/4 C self-raising flour Filling: 2 x 380g tins sliced apples 1/4 C raw sugar 1T lemon juice (1 lemon) 1T cornflour 1t ground cinnamon ■■ Preheat the oven to 200°C. ■■ Line a swiss roll tin (335x230x45mm) or regular slice tin with baking paper.

■■ Process sugar in a food processor until fine.

■■ Add butter and vanilla essence and process until creamy.

■■ Add egg and pulse to combine before adding flour. Pulse until a ball is formed.

■■ Divide dough in three and wrap in plastic wrap, chill for 30 minutes.

■■ Combine apple, sugar, lemon juice, cornflour and cinnamon.

■■ Use two pieces of the dough and press evenly into the base of prepared tin.

■■ Cover with the apple filling.

■■ Crumble the remaining dough over the apples.

■■ Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180°C. ■■ Continue to bake for a further 25-30 minutes until cooked.

Tips:

– Room temperature ingredients mix better than cold ingredients.

– Freeze your baked cakes. If you do it the right way, you won’t get freezer burn and no-one will ever know they’ve been frozen.

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■■ Preheat your oven to 180°C. ■■ Rub your Waitoa chook in Olivado avocado oil with lemon zest and your favourite herb rub.

Season with pepper. Roast the chicken until cooked, when the juices run clear (about 90 minutes).

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1 Waitoa free range whole chicken, fresh 3T Olivado avocado oil with lemon zest 2T herb rub Freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch sweet stem broccolini 2T Olivado avocado oil with garlic (or chilli) 1 red chilli, seeded and sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced Salt and pepper 1/4 C toasted hazelnuts, chopped

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■■ Place a dash of avocado garlic oil in a frying pan and fry the chilli and garlic for less than a minute.

■■ Add the stems and stir-fry for a couple of minutes then season, drizzle with more Olivado avocado oil, then toss.

■■ Place into a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.

■■ Serve the greens with your roast chicken and some potato roasties.

Tips: ■■ Exchange the avocado oil with lemon zest to the chilli version for more of a kick!

■■ Don’t overcook the garlic. If the garlic goes dark, it turns bitter.

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■■ CROQUET

World title in sight

By Erin Tasker

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Four young Ashburton croquet players are in the United Kingdom this week eyeing up the title of the world’s best.

Waireka Croquet Club members Edmund Fordyce, Kaleb Small, Christopher Spittall and Logan McCorkindale are among those taking part in the Under-21 Golf Croquet World Championships at the Nottingham Croquet Club.

The tournament started on Saturday (UK time) and wraps up today, and heading into the action that took place overnight, three of the young Mid Cantabrians – Fordyce, Spittall and Small – were still in with a shot of taking it out.

Fordyce went into the tournament seeded ninth – the highest ranked of the local players – and found himself starting the tournament in block A with two other Mid Canterbury players, Spittall and McCorkindale.

Fordyce won all five of his games to top block A, while Spittall finished second with three wins, and McCorkindale was fourth with two wins and had to play in a block play-off match against Blake Fields from the US, which he lost 7-5.

That loss put McCorkin-

dale through to the plate, while over in block C, Small also found himself in a playoff, having only picked up two wins to finish fourth after block play.

He took on the USA’s Jared Bassmann in the play-off and won it 7-2 to advance to the championship round.

In that championship round, he’d drawn Fordyce in the first round, while Spittall had drawn Egypt’s Mohamed Rashad.

Fordyce, Spittall and Small had all played in world championships before and, before heading to the UK Fordyce said he’d played in two world championships but was yet to achieve the goals he’d set himself, and he knew that again it wouldn’t be easy.

He said the goal was always to win.

“I am nothing less than confident in my abilities to be able to win but anything can happen in croquet and you deal to those things as they come,” Fordyce said.

Spittall said on any given day, anyone could beat anyone, and he was looking forward to seeing how the rest of the world stacked up against New Zealand’s best youth players, and challenging himself against the world’s best.

Christopher Spittall is one of four Mid Canterbury croquet players in action in the UK at the Under-21 Golf Croquet World Championships.

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■■RUGBY

Ioane ‘protected’ by coaches in Argentinian test

By Patrick McKendry Highlanders first-five Josh Ioane was the only uncapped All Black in the match-day squad not to get a run against the Pumas in Buenos Aires because the coaches were wary about harming his development in the case of a defeat and subsequent public fallout.

Had Ioane, 24, run on to Estadio Jose Amalfitani in the final stages of the All Blacks’ 20-16 victory the pressure on him would have been immense.

His side had failed to score in the second half and faced an Argentine side enjoying all the momentum, territory and possession.

In the end the visitors were perhaps fortunate to hold on.

So while the uncapped Luke Jacobson, Atu Moli and Braydon Ennor were used as second-half

replacements (debutant wing Sevu Reece started), Ioane was left kicking his heels on the reserves bench but progressed regardless, according to coach Steve Hansen.

“He’s getting [an opportunity],” Hansen said after the All Blacks arrived in Wellington for the test against the Springboks on Saturday.

“He’s here and people forget that – they think you have to play to get an opportunity.

“He’s learning a lot and we’ll put him out there when we think he’s ready to rock and roll.

“It wouldn’t have been fair to put him out – we lose the test match and everyone starts pointing fingers at a young kid because he’s steering the ship.

“We didn’t want that to happen so we didn’t put him on. When the time comes I’m sure from what we’ve seen last week and what

we’ll see this week, eventually he’ll get a game.”

That is unlikely to be this Saturday, however, because Crusader Richie Mo’unga will come into contention for the No 10 jersey alongside Beauden Barrett, who was one of the All Blacks’ more impressive performers in a rusty collective effort last weekend.

Barrett varied the All Black attack well, defended well, and, just as importantly in this World Cup year, was successful with all four attempts at goal.

After this weekend Hansen will trim his squad of 39 to 34 for the Bledisloe Cup series – the All Blacks play the Wallabies in Perth on August 10 and Auckland a week later – and Ioane is unlikely to make the cut for that either.

The selectors will need to be ruthless in their decision-making, with a hooker, at least one prop

Josh Ioane and perhaps two loose forwards cut, plus potentially another player as lock Scott Barrett, currently out with a broken hand, could be back in the frame.

“There’s a lot of water to go under the bridge before we name the next squad, which is in seven

days,” Hansen said. “Most of them have done themselves no harm at all.”

Hansen was not surprisingly wary about revealing too many of his plans ahead of the test against the Boks, the old enemy who pushed them hard last year.

South Africa won the corresponding test 36-34 in Wellington before the All Blacks won another dramatic test in the return fixture in Johannesburg thanks to a try in the final minutes by Ardie Savea.

“We don’t name the team until Thursday and there’s no point in telling [coach] Rassie [Erasmus] what our team is, but he’s not stupid either, is he?

“He brought a group over [early], and you’d imagine most of them will play and we left a group at home and you’d imagine most of them will play too, but we’ll confirm that on Thursday.”

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■■OPINION

■■BASKETBALL

Happy to be proven wrong W

Breakers grab Chinese youngster

hen the final whistle sounded in the Silver Ferns’ stunning win in the Netball World Cup final early on Monday morning, a surprise tear came to my eye.

It’s not something I ever really remember happening before.

I tend to be a loud, vocal type sport watcher, rather than a teary one, so I think it went to show what an absolutely magical moment it was.

They went from a team not really given a chance, to world champions, and it was amazing.

As a woman, I am obviously capable and willing to admit when I am wrong, and on this one I was wrong.

Before both the cricket and netball world cups began, I stated that if either of our national sides stood a chance of taking out a world title, it was the Black Caps.

But let’s not talk about that one, it’s still a bit raw.

I just couldn’t see the Silver Ferns improving enough to be true contenders, but did say that I’d be super happy if they were to prove me wrong.

And super happy I am.

That win simply must go down as one of the most impressive and memorable moments in New Zealand’s rich sporting history.

It wasn’t just the win, but the way they won and everything they overcame to do it.

A fair chunk of the population had written the Silver Ferns off heading into the tournament, me included.

A year ago they were not in a good place, with that poor showing at the Commonwealth Games and that loss to Malawi resulting in a lot of questions being asked, and the Ferns going into the world cup as the fourth ranked side – their lowest ranking ever.

When a team fails, so often it’s the coach’s head that’s first on the chopping block and it’s always something I haven’t entirely agreed with.

A coach can only do so much – in the end it comes down to the players on the court, or field, or pitch, or wherever.

But that’s a huge part of the coach’s job too – deciding just who is out on that court or field – and maybe the Ferns coach during that awful period, Janine Southby, and Netball New Zealand didn’t quite have the recipe right.

When Southby – who, as an aside, I took a moment to feel for early Monday morning – stepped down and Noeline Taurua took over, things started to change.

Casey Kopua came out of

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retirement to again wear the black dress and Laura Langman and Maria Folau were allowed to play in the Australian competition, but also still wear that black dress.

Those three – the Fossils, as they’ve affectionately become known – and Taurua, were seen as the key to turning the Silver Ferns around.

The big question was, whether they could do it in just 11 months.

I was one who didn’t think it was possible, so after a week overseas with very limited television and only connecting to wifi every now and then, imagine my surprise after arriving home late on Saturday night, waking up on Sunday morning to the news that the Silver Ferns had beaten England in the semi-finals.

And the surprises didn’t end there.

Australia had also only just won their semi-final, against South Africa.

South Africa? Where were Jamaica?

Even Malawi?

Just like ‘Noels’ had with the Silver Ferns, Norma Plummer had done a stellar job with the South Africans.

The biggest comeback prize clearly went to the Kiwi girls, though.

That result was simply outstanding.

A team that had been more used to chasing rather than leading in recent months, they well and truly turned the tables on the Aussies and the looks on the faces of a couple of those Fossils at the end said it all.

It was almost a look of disbelief, as the fact that they’d won sunk in.

The Silver Ferns proved that with some true Kiwi grit and determination, anything is possible.

After the agony of that cricket world cup final defeat just a week prior, Kiwi sporting fans had something to celebrate.

And hopefully it won’t end there.

Next up?

The All Blacks winning the Rugby Championship, followed by their own World Cup, of course, and the Warriors winning the NRL grand final.

You may laugh, but it will happen ... one day.

NZME Highly touted NBA prospect and new Breakers guard RJ Hampton is already having an effect on the club.

Simply having Hampton on the books has been a factor in landing another highly touted young player, 19-year-old star NBA Global Academy guard Terry Li. Initially planning to test himself at the American collegiate level, Li decided to take up the opportunity to play professionally in the Australian league, shrugging off an offer from Melbourne United to join the New Zealand franchise on a three-year deal that will see him begin life with the club as a development player.

He said the chance to be teammates with Hampton played a part in his decision.

“I am super excited to start competing every day against my American team-mate RJ Hampton,” Li said.

“During a three-day visit to Auckland to meet the Breakers, I immediately felt comfortable with the club’s management.”

Li, who stands at 198cm, has developed his game at Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence over the past year and is in line to become the first Chinese player to appear for the Breakers.

■■CYCLING

The best saved for last in a spectacular tour AP A Tour de France jam-packed with unexpected plot twists is saving its biggest surprise for last.

With six riders within reach of the podium heading into the toughest final stages in the Alps, the race that resumed early this morning after the final off-day is tantalisingly poised.

Furious racing over the first 2500 kilometres through Belgium and France and the uncertain outcome ahead of the grand finale in Paris are conspiring to deliver the most engrossing Tour in recent memory.

Like a summer rain, the suspense of still not knowing who will win with just six of the 21 stages remaining is exquisitely refreshing for cycling’s greatest race after years of implacable domination by the uber-rich, super-calculating British Ineos team, formerly Sky. “Nobody is really controlling the race as such.

“It’s way more exciting but it’s more like chess in another sense.

It’s brilliant fun,” Ineos team boss Dave Brailsford said on yesterday’s rest day.

“We’ve sat here on the second day of a Grand Tour so many times and people say we’ve closed the race down and it’s not been

The Tour de France riders stream through the picturesque French countryside. exciting. That’s not been the case this time.

“It’s fun to be involved in one of most exciting editions in a long time.”

Either one of Geraint Thomas, Ineos’ struggling defending champion, or Thibaut Pinot, the French climber who rebounded in the Pyrenees from what had seemed a decisive loss of time on the flat, could still ride up the Champs-Elysees in the iconic yellow jersey.

A Pinot victory would trigger

delirium across France, which has had no homegrown champion to celebrate since Bernard Hinault in 1985 and suffered the indignity of many years when Lance Armstrong and other dopers hijacked the race that is as much part of the French national identity as romance and the baguette.

But Thomas’ Colombian teammate Egan Bernal or dark horses Steven Kruijswijk from the Netherlands and German rider Emanuel Buchmann could put French champagne back on ice.

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Making few waves and avoiding the misfortunes, mistakes and big off-colour days that sank other riders’ title hopes, they’re very much in the podium picture.

But their stealthy consistency could hit its limits in the Alps, where conservative riding might not be enough to win if Pinot and others attack, as expected.

Missing from this script, of course, is the yellow jersey himself, France’s sweetheart Julian Alaphilippe.

His punchy, unpredictable style

has endeared him to fans bored with the by-the-numbers wins that Sky secured with Bradley Wiggins in 2012, four-time winner Chris Froome and, last year, with Thomas.

But in the Pyrenees, Alaphilippe started to pay for the energies he expended in taking, losing, getting back, and then extending his race lead in weeks one and two.

Having built up a lead of two minutes, two seconds over Thomas at the top of the Tourmalet, Alaphilippe then cracked on the last ascent in the Pyrenees.

His lead shrank to 1:35 and, most importantly, his ride appeared to signal that the even harder climbs to come in the Alps, where what remains of his lead could quickly melt away.

But the talking that counts will be done on the road.

The Alpine stages will see the Tour ascend six times to above 2000 metres in the three days, with two uphill finishes.

The trilogy of pain for some, joy for others, will seal the podium placings before the ceremonial run-in to Paris, where there’ll be tears of red, white and blue – either of delight or sorrow.

Either way, the Tour can say something that has not always been true in recent years: there is still much more to come.

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■■ WATER SKIING

Donaldsons fly high in Florida Ashburton’s waterskiing twins Hugh and George Donaldson have topped off a big few weeks in the US and Canada, by notching up some top scores at tournaments in Florida.

After competing at the under-21 world championships in Edmonton, Canada, the 19-yearolds headed to Florida in the US for 10 days of training with former top Kiwi waterskier Kyle Ede, who was now based in Florida and worked as a coach.

While there they took part in two tournaments, both on Eade’s Ski Fluid ski school site just out of Orlando, and both Hugh and George were keen to put up some good scores, which they did.

The Florida State championships were held last weekend and due to the large number of entries it was a one-round-only tournament.

George slalomed an equal personal best (PB) of four bouys on the 12m line, and both jumped to their PBs. Then, after a solid week of training on site, they competed in this past weekend’s Polk City Open tournament, where George was thrilled to land his three flips and stand up his A tricks run in both rounds, scoring a best of 4610 points.

Hugh also produced a new jump PB of 54.2m.

Both had been jumping well all week, but a thunderstorm hit late in the tournament, delaying the jump event and eventually causing it to be cancelled, so unfortunately they didn’t get their second opportunity to score.

In Florida they have to get off the water as the lightning strikes often reached the ground.

The training and tournaments during what was the boys’ poly-

tech holidays back in New Zealand, were a great experience and were handy in the lead-up to the worlds in Canada.

But, the experience should instead benefit them in a few

weeks’ time when they again head abroad for their next big challenge, the open worlds which are being held in August.

At the under-21 worlds in Canada, George produced the four-

strong Kiwi team’s best trick score of 3880, while Hugh produced a jump of 51.2 metres to finish 18th equal overall in the jump.

New Zealand finished 11th overall out of the 22 countries.

Hugh Donaldson flies through the air during a trip to the US and Canada.

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■■NETBALL

Taurua the architect of World Cup victory

By Liam Napier When euphoric elation fades, Netball New Zealand should grovel at Noeline Taurua’s feet.

It seems wrong on some levels to attribute World Cup glory to one person.

But, then, without Taurua, the Silver Ferns would not be where they now stand.

Not so long ago, despite unrivalled domestic success, Taurua did not fit NNZ’s ‘strategic direction’.

She was overlooked, unwanted for the top job by the previous hierarchy, all because her methods did not fit inside box.

Turns out those prescriptive confines were the problem. Not the other way around.

“She should be lauded for what she’s done for New Zealand netball,” defeated Australian coach Lisa Alexander said.

“She’s got it right back on

the map again. It’s an amazing achievement.”

But one strength behind the Taurua transformation is her nous to include other great netball minds. Taurua knew she couldn’t do this alone; knew the tight-knit netball community were ready to help lift the national team from their embarrassing state.

She reached out, and embraced them all.

Only those comfortable in their own skin are prepared to seek outside input.

Taurua called on Donna Wilkins, Margret Foster, Yvonne Willering, just to name a few influential minds, and included the six franchises coaches to all add opinions in specific areas.

While she juggled her role guiding the Sunshine Coast Lightning in Australia, Taurua relied on assistant and long-time confidant Debbie Fuller to oversee the New Zealand operation.

Everything was mapped out, every detail meticulously planned.

“I’m very aware of my role but I’m only one person in the mix of everything,” Taurua said, attempting to defect praise.

“I’m proud of our holistic, our collective, and knowing that every person has a role to play in the big picture.

“It started in August and the strategy behind it but also knowing we had to go through a bit of pain to know exactly what we had, and know where the opposition is, and the steps to improve ourselves.

“Every game and every camp was about being better than the previous. It was a slow grind, but sometimes all good things take time.

“There’s probably areas if I’m honest I know we can do better but we’ll take it, we’re very humbled.”

It’s the surprise successes that

get you in sport. The creeping, unexpected triumphs.

From rabble to tear-jerking champions, netball may never see this like again.

It wasn’t just the Ferns rebounding from such depths, in 11 months, but the way they stormed England’s home World Cup to claim their first title for 16 years.

Taurua’s vision; unrelenting commitment to an explosive style not only restored mana and pride to the black dress, but again had the Ferns inspiring with the brand synonymous to New Zealand netball.

She released burdens, empowered her athletes with the belief and freedom to play, no matter the situation.

Their deepest cuts were healed by faith.

The Ferns won this World Cup because defensively Casey Kopua, Jane Watson, Katrina Rore, a revelation at wing defence, and Laura

Langman consistently won ball.

They won because Maria Folau and Ameliaranne Ekenasio, one of the stars of the tournament, converted clutch turnover after turnover.

It sounds so simple but such an aggressive, attacking approach requires immense conviction.

This is the method to the madness Taurua oft quotes.

Of course it’s a no-brainer to now say NNZ should retain Taurua. The Ferns job should have been hers long ago, and she could well go on to claim Halberg coach of the year.

Winning the World Cup from fourth-ranked takes some doing in any sport.

As for whether she stays on, well, that is totally her call. She has earned that right.

Time is needed before the significance of Taurua’s impact truly sinks in but history will long remember her feat.

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Trudeau takes out a thriller

NZME Weight relief may have been the deciding factor in a short-margin result in the Oamaru Cup (1600m) at Ashburton yesterday.

The race was taken out by the Tony and Lyn Prendergast-trained Trudeau, who nosed out King Cougar into second, with Owen Patrick a head back in third.

The five-year-old son of Pins was initially set to carry 56.5kg, however, with a number of jockeys unable to make the weight, the Prendergast’s elected to utilise apprentice jockey Tina Comignaghi’s one kilogram claim.

“It was really satisfying to get the win,” Tony Prendergast said.

Tina Comignaghi gets the Tony and Lyn Prendergast-trained Trudeau (far right) home by a nose in the Oamaru Cup at the Ashburton Racecourse yesterday, finishing just ahead of North Island raider King Cougar in second, and Owen Patrick in third. The Oamaru Cup meeting was shifted to Ashburton after heavy rainfall on a dry track over the weekend forced the abandonment of the Sunday meeting.

PHOTO JAIME PITT-MACKAY 230719-JPM-0011 “There was a real saga over riders. Jacob Lowry, who normally rides him, couldn’t make the weight at 56.5kg.

“He gave it a fair go, but he was a kilo over.

“We switched to Jason Laking and he had a go and he was a kilo over.

“We ended up claiming a kilo (with Comignaghi) and that probably tipped the balance in the finish.”

Trudeau took solid form into yesterday’s contest with two wins from his last four

starts, and his last start fourth placing over 1400m at Ashburton prompted his connections to make a late entry for the Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton next Saturday.

“We were really confident with him (heading into the Oamaru Cup),” Prendergast said.

“We had put in a late nomination for the Winter Cup with him after he raced so well in his last start.

“Most of his wins have been run at 1400m, he did win a mile at Riccarton, so that prompted us to have a go at this.”

Trudeau won’t be the only stable representative vying for stakes glory next Saturday, with Who Dares Wins also set to lineup in the Winter Cup. “Who Dares Wins, he is on target for the Winter Cup as well,” Prendergast said.

“He trialled nicely the other day and is coming up well.”

Results from yesterday’s Oamaru meeting at Ashburton The weather was overcast and the track heavy11 for the Oamaru races at Ashburton yesterday.

RACE 1 LIQUORLAND OAMARU, $25,000, 2200m 1-1 Strad (2) J Lowry 1 5-6 I’llav Bubbles (9) K Williams 2 3-3 Kanumiss (10) C Johnson 3 Scratched: Choice du Jeu. Also (in finishing order): 9-9 Iwo Jima, 7-5 Satin Guru, 2-2 Sitarist, 8-7 Nesta, 10-10 Dante Fire, 6-8 Vee Twelve, 4-4 Princess El Jay, 11-11 Regalo Reaal.

3/4L, Hd, 1-1/4L. Time: 2:25.83. Win: $3.00.

Places: $1.50, $3.90, $1.90. Quinella: $27.40. Trifecta: $224.90 (2,9,10). First4: $1670.90 (2,9,10,6).

Trainer: Alex Cowan, Ashburton. Breeding: 4 g Thewayyouare (USA)-Besty Coup.

RACE 2 - BREWCO BRANDING, $22500, 2200m 5-5 Slammer (9) C Campbell 1 10-9 Bullitt (5) J Lowry 2 1-1 Ave Maria (10) K Asano 3 Scratched: Pableau, Midnite Kaos, Baby Menaka, Madam De Soir, Barzellar, Regalo Reaal.

Also (in finishing order): 3-3 It’s Pandemonium, 7-7 Metasequoia, 2-2 Sulu Sea, 9-10 Bridget Town, 8-8 Fly Without Wings, 11-11 King Of The Dance, 6-6 Friday Knight, 4-4 Rockoneve, 12-12 Painted Angel, 13-13 Ticky Tu.

3L, Nse, Hd. Time: 2:26.64. Win: $15.10.

Places: $3.70, $6.00, $1.70. Quinella: $169.30. Trifecta: $2387.10 (9,5,10). First4: $5819.30 (9,5,10,11).

Trainer: B & S Anderton, Wingatui. Breeding: 5 g Raise The Flag (GB)-Miss Agavero (AUS).

RACE 3 BRACKEN PRINT, $22500, 1200m 1-3 Far Site (5) K Kwo 1 4-4 El Gladiador (1) T Comignaghi 2 3-2 Glamour (6) C Johnson 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 2-1 Chuck A Luck, 5-5 Where’s The Gold, 8-8 Take A Risk, 6-6 Tormund, 9-9 My Excuse, 7-7 Spur Road.

Nk, 1-1/4L, Hd. Time: 1:15.90. Win: $3.80.

Places: $1.90, $2.00, $1.70. Quinella: $14.10.

Trifecta: $73.70 (5,1,6). First4: $178.80 (5,1,6,2). Double: $44.00 (9/5+), $27.70 (9/1). Treble: $237.40 (2+/9/5+).

Trainer: Neill Ridley, Riccarton Park. Breeding: 2 f Makfi (GB)-Perfect Vision.

RACE 4 - GLENMOA FARMS LTD RIVER PLATE, $35,000, 1200m 8-8 Dreaming Easy (9) R Mudhoo 1 2-2 Tabard (5) K Asano 2 3-3 Nowhere Man (6) T Comignaghi 3 Scratched: Moyrabella, Black Label.

Also (in finishing order): 7-6 Wize Act, 4-4 Our Teddy Boy, 1-1 On Point, 6-7 Salamanca, 5-5 Waimate Bill, 9-9 El Bee Darci.

Nse, 3/4L, 1/2 hd. Time: 1:15.08. Win: $16.20. Places: $3.50, $1.50, $2.50. Quinel-

la: $24.40. Trifecta: $510.30 (9,5,6). First4: $3133.30 (9,5,6,8).

Trainer: Steve Tyler, Wingatui. Breeding: 4 m Super Easy-Surraar.

RACE 5 - EASY MADE MARMALADE LTD, $10,000, 1400m 2-3 Rothacker (1) T Moseley 1 1-1 Floral Art (10) C Johnson 2 6-7 Vows You Made (13) T Comignaghi 3 Scratched: Maks Legend, Buster Bolt, Rosie Glow, Mistress Quickly.

Also (in finishing order): 4-4 Mah Girl, 9-9 Mio Padre, 5-5 Flickitova, 8-8 Gingerrific, 3-2 Aristotle, 7-6 Fleur Delacour.

1/2 hd, Nse, 3-3/4L. Time: 1:31.96. Win: $4.90. Places: $2.00, $1.60, $3.30. Quinella: $8.80. Trifecta: $172.60 (1,10,13). First4: $689.70 (1,10,13,8). Quaddie: $5703.70 (9/5+/9/1). Double: $60.50 (9/1), $14.40 (9/10+).

Trainer: Lionel Dobbs, Orari. Breeding: 4 g He’s Remarkable-Fur Elise.

RACE 6 - THE BRYDONE HOTEL, $10,000, 1400m 3-2 True Elegance (8) T Comignaghi 1 1-1 Acre (2) K Asano 2 2-3 Pure Class (5) R Beeharry 3 Scratched: Deebeewiththestars.

Also (in finishing order): 4-4 Diplomat, 9-9 Gee Tee Eleanor, 5-7 Verses, 10-10 Too Precious, 6-5 Heartoheart, 7-6 Switch Pitcher, 8-8 Secretaria, 11-11 Bi Ying, 12-12 Disco Deejay.

2L, 1/2L, 2-1/4L. Time: 1:29.81. Win: $6.10.

Places: $2.00, $2.00, $2.10. Quinella: $18.50. Trifecta: $162.10 (8,2,5). First4: $689.50 (8,2,5,3). Treble: $960.50 (9/1/8).

Trainer: Bruce Tapper, Timaru. Breeding: 4 m Tavistock-Charlene.

RACE 7 - CROMBIE AND PRICE OAMARU CUP, $35,000, 1600m 4-5 Trudeau (6) T Comignaghi 1 1-1 King Cougar (4) C Johnson 2 2-2 Owen Patrick (8) D Prastiyou 3 Scratched: Selfie, The Bumper, Stellacanto.

Also (in finishing order): 6-7 Forged, 9-8 Elfee, 3-3 Gifted, 7-10 Red Rose Warrior, 10-6 Platinum Command, 5-4 Raise You Ten, 8-9 Wild Jack.

Nse, Hd, 1/2 hd. Time: 1:43.47. Win: $10.40.

Places: $2.80, $1.60, $1.90. Quinella: $14.80.

Trifecta: $168.30 (6,4,8). First4: $1319.80 (6,4,8,10). Double: $65.50 (8/6), $9.10 (8/4+).

Trainer: T & L Prendergast, West Melton.

Breeding: 5 g Pins (AUS)-Paris Carver.

RACE 8 - NICCI BROWN ASCOT FRUIT MARKET, $25,000, 1400m 1-1 Monza Circuito (2) R Mudhoo 1 4-3 Just Push Play (1) J Laking 2 11-11 Opio Rose (4) A Bohorun 3 Scratched: Promising, Lincoln Zephyr, Amour La Vie. Also (in finishing order): 6-5 Suggestive Loox, 2-2 Queen Jetsun, 7-7 Born A Royal, 9-9 O’Kiwi, 8-8 Abbey Kay, 3-4 So Brazen,

5-6 Happy Hitter, 10-10 Rideitlikeustoleit, 12-12 Opihi Ranger, 13-13 Leuluai, 14-14 Grey Ghost.

2L, Hd, 2L. Time: 1:28.68. Win: $4.40. Places: $1.90, $2.80, $6.60. Quinella: $16.30.

Trifecta: $468.50 (2,1,4). First4: $2997.40 (2,1,4,6).

Trainer: Mike McCann, Riccarton Park.

Breeding: 4 m Showcasing (GB)-Monzahra.

RACE 9 - CALDER OYSTERS & JIM DUNNE BUILDING, $22,500, 1400m 3-4 Lord Beaver (1) C Campbell 1 2-2 Wafer (12) K Williams 2 9-9 To Love You (14) B Murray 3 Scratched: Dutch Courage, The Growler, Campo, Fulltothebrim, Just Another Day, Stella Daze.

Also (in finishing order): 6-5 Iffida, 5-6 Yes Boy, 10-10 Devine Love, 12-14 Lincoln Zephyr, 1-1 All Black Magic, 13-12 Heat Seeker, 7-7 Malawi, 4-3 Elegido, 8-8 Decision Kept, 1113 Heart Of Fame, 14-11 Rocette Lady.

Nse, 2-1/2L, 2L. Time: 1:29.75. Win: $7.50.

Places: $2.80, $2.60, $5.30. Quinella: $21.40. Trifecta: $812.90 (1,12,14). First4: $6110.80 (1,12,14,18). Quaddie: $3024.00 (8/6/2+/1). Place6: $62.50 (5,6,9/1,10 +,13/2+,5,8/4+,6,8/1,2+,4/1,12,14).

Double: $24.20 (2+/1), $9.60 (2+/12). Treble: $345.80 (6/2+/1).

Trainer: T & L Prendergast, West Melton.

Breeding: 7 g Keeper (AUS)-Queen’s Colours (GB).

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New start for Little NZME Just days after relocating to Cambridge from her former Opaki base, Kylie Little will aim to kick off her northern training career on a high at Rotorua on Saturday.

Little will saddle last-start Parliamentary Handicap (2200m) winner Trisha Lea in the RSA Taumarunui Gold Cup (2200m), while impressive debut winner Easy Habit will line up in a supporting race.

“Trisha Lea’s been doing really well since Trentham, she just about pulled my arms out galloping around Cambridge this morning,” Little said.

“She’ll run in the Taumarunui Gold Cup

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“Easy Habit’s come through his debut win really nicely as well, and we’ve just been sitting back and waiting for a suitable second race for him.”

Little has been willing to travel long distances to find suitable races for her horses, including winning an open handicap at Ruakaka last month with Lucyinrio.

“In the end, I decided that there were just more opportunities in the north and it would make sense to base myself up here in Cambridge,” she said.

“We’ve just done the move and we’re still unpacking everything and getting things organised as we speak.

“I’ve brought my whole team, which is currently only five horses. But they’re a very nice five, including Trisha Lea, Lucyinrio and Easy Habit.

“If you’ve only got a small team, it’s good to have a bit of quality there.”

Trisha Lea has won seven races and more than $147,000 in stakes for her group of seven owners, including Little, while Lucyinrio is a five-race winner.

Little is keen to grow her numbers in her new Cambridge stable.

“I’d love to build up a bigger stable up here,” she said. “At one stage I had around 12 down in the Wairarapa, and it would be great to get up around there again. We’ll see how things go.”

Trainer Trisha Lee with Little Kylie.

Matamata gallops Today at Matamata Raceway

Racing Matamata Venue: Matamata Meeting Date: 24 Jul 2019 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 12.30pm NZB INSURANCE PROUD SPONSOR OF THE PEARL SERIES $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 63332 Because bh (8) 58.5............. T Yanagida (a2) 2 2L7x8 Atom Ant h (13) 58.5.............T Newman (a3) 3 82 Castlepoint (1) 58.5.......................... C Grylls 4 x7842 Kipling 58.5................................... Scratched 5 0x44 Alfred George (3) 58.5.................... A Calder 6 80x84 Cassio (2) 58.5.............................T Thornton 7 0x737 Teen Titan h (12) 58.5...................... A Jones 8 x50x5 Compadre (10) 58.5................... N Alam (a4) 9 707x6 Rodolfo (6) 58.5..............................V Colgan 10 009 Sir Maggio h (11) 58.5.................... S McKay 11 0x899 Sleepy Geeg h (9) 58.5....................A Collett 12 47874 Choux A Star (4) 56.5................ R Scott (a3) 13 7x400 Havana Heights (15) 56.5............D Mansour 14 00 Progressive Trance (5) 56.5.................C Dell 15 Notabadchoice h (14) 58.5........ D Danis (a2) 16 05708 Hutseegua 58.5............................. Scratched 17 8780 Shared Dream h (7) 58.5 Emergencies: Notabadchoice, Hutseegua, Shared Dream 2 1.05 FIBRE FRESH 1600 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 22x83 Deejay Mac t (9) 59.5..... A Goindasamy (a3) 2 6x001 Deluxe Edition tdmh (1) 58.5..... R Scott (a3) 3 0x10 Dependsonsituation mh (4) 58.5.. C Lammas

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Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Raceway Meeting Date: 24 Jul 2019 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 12.04pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 1 34233 Taranaki Brie nwtd........................... C Brider 2 73525 Big Time Prickle nwtd A &................Williams 3 7668x Collete Baxter nwtd....................J McInerney 4 77876 Ball Chants nwtd................................M Flipp 5 Bigtime Lola nwtd................................L Cole 6 43358 Ahuroa Princess nwtd.....................R Murray 7 5F722 Sahara Dream nwtd...........................M Flipp 8 62643 Jamboree nwtd................................C Morris 9 37764 Ariana Sunset nwtd.....................B Goldsack 10 36688 Firecracker nwtd A &........................Williams 2 12.21pm WHANGANUI CHRONICLE C0 C0, 305m 1 78875 Gotcha Marshall nwtd................J McInerney 2 841 Big Time Benny nwtd..........................L Cole 3 43656 Ahuroa Whizz nwtd.........................R Murray 4 48853 Trudy Remarkable nwtd...................C Morris 5 42846 Small Boy nwtd A &.........................Williams 6 Big Time Harper nwtd.........................L Cole 7 62667 Marley Farley nwtd R &........................Voyce

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Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Raceway Meeting Date: 24 Jul 2019 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 3.19pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C1/2 C1/2, 305m 1 84145 Cool Wolf 17.86.............................. D Donlon 2 58822 Alamein Tane 17.86 K &.....................Phillips 3 16845 Bigtime Gal 17.87...............................L Cole 4 58875 Sefton Brew 18.07 J &.........................D Bell 5 55717 Manimal 17.77.................................... N Udy 6 88317 Empty Pocket 18.08............................ N Udy 7 74442 Renegade Comet 17.72.....................M Flipp 8 1F7x4 Idol Fancy Pants 17.77......................M Flipp 9 58887 Chop Shop nwtd........................J McInerney 10 76878 Bigtime Kaea 18.01............................ B Hunt 2 3.41pm J P PRINT PETONE C1 C1, 305m 1 53228 Subway Kay 18.28......................B Goldsack 2 12523 Choice Sister 18.21..........................C Morris 3 84484 Mister Booze 18.09......................J McArthur 4 73713 Dottie Bell 18.09 J &............................D Bell 5 43513 Just Like Harry 17.93.......................... N Udy 6 75778 Lozza The Rascal nwtd..............J McInerney 7 85658 Bigtime Toby 18.47............................ P Clark 8 45687 Auros Advantage nwtd.................... T Pilcher

4 85616 Zenntari d (3) 58............ K Chowdhoory (a2) 5 20x00 Belle Testa dm (12) 57.5..................S Collett 6 16x00 Thee Auld Cruizer (2) 57.5... T Yanagida (a2) 7 73212 Just Treasure db (6) 57................... S McKay 8 0x21 Seductress dmh (8) 57................M Coleman 9 264x0 Bugs Moran (10) 56.5.....................V Colgan 10 4300x Century Miss m (7) 55.5.............M Cameron 11 09x90 Hoyt Axton (11) 55...............................C Dell 12 80x70 Sheriffs Daughter d (5) 54.5.........T Thornton 3 1.40 COLIN WEST PANELBEATERS 1400 $11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1400m 1 6x013 Inca Warrior dm (3) 61... K Chowdhoory (a2) 2 x3473 Imblaze tdm (7) 58.......................D Mansour 3 304x7 Repo Sun tdm (6) 57.5......... T Yanagida (a2) 4 81573 Lala Land d (1) 57............................A Collett 5 34123 Codecracker tdmbh (5) 56..........M Coleman 6 x7046 Lupelani dm (4) 56...........................S Collett 7 0x616 Good Vibes tdmh (2) 54........T Newman (a3) 4 2.15pm THE MEAT CO, ROBOW’S, TWO TONES 1200 $10,000, MDN 2YO&UP, 1200m 1 9x3x Birdie May h (13) 57.5...................R Elliot (a) 2 0x35 Lady De Winter (8) 57.5............. R Scott (a3) 3 84x Oh What Fun h (6) 57.5...............T Thornton 4 2568x The Last Tsunami h (12) 57.5.........V Colgan 5 Atlanta Georgia (11) 57.5.......... D Danis (a2) 6 Pearl Bodine (4) 57.5...............E McCall (a3) 7 06x Furious Walk h (3) 57.5................D Mansour 8 Chi Chi (9) 57.5................................ S Spratt 9 x700x If We Meet Again h (1) 57.5....... N Alam (a4)

10 Rising Ransom (2) 56.5...................S Collett 11 6x793 Happiness Forever (7) 54.5Goindasamy (a3) 12 8 Gumpert (10) 54.5........................... C Grylls 13 Romantic Lady h (5) 54.5.................A Collett 5 2.54pm MATAMATA DIRECTIONAL DRILLING 1200 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 1 Easy Habit 59................................ Scratched 2 8312x Nice Shot (1) 59........................ D Danis (a2) 3 55x83 Wisdom Patch th (4) 58.5..... T Yanagida (a2) 4 68x44 Shadow Dancer dm (8) 58............... C Grylls 5 84291 Fastellie dm (5) 57.5....................T Thornton 6 7x847 Saint Croix td (10) 57.5...............M Cameron 7 6x1 Gorgeous Geisha (7) 57.................. S Spratt 8 x906x Hermanito m (6) 57..........................S Collett 9 321x0 Caleb’s Shadow td (3) 56.5........ R Scott (a3) 10 9745x Felix Faure (2) 56............................ S McKay 11 54x53 Goodnight Irene mh (12) 55.5.T Newman (a3) 12 780x8 Critics Choice dm (11) 55 13 x0000 Jud Strunk (13) 55...................E McCall (a3) 14 4600x Taree m (9) 54.5......................... N Alam (a4) 6 3.29pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE $10,000, MDN F&M, 1400m 1 3x230 Aroader (4) 57.5...........................D Mansour 2 23 Pearl Davone bh (1) 57.5.................S Collett 3 72 Midnite Invasion h (7) 57.5..........M Coleman 4 34 Anjameme (9) 57.5.....................M Cameron 5 5x44 Our Fine Wine (8) 57.5.................... A Calder 6 89487 Jacinderella (2) 57.5........................ C Grylls 7 Mood (5) 57.5..................................V Colgan

8 50 Our Elliemay h (6) 57.5........ T Yanagida (a2) 9 507 Amadi Lass (10) 57.5....................... S Spratt 10 0 Buffalo Boogi 57.5......................... Scratched 11 6979 Llanberis (12) 57.5...................... A Schwerin 12 50x88 Mariota h (13) 57.5................T Newman (a3) 13 00x Sharwing h (11) 57.5........M Hashizume (a4) 14 0 Wicked Woman (3) 57.5...................A Collett 7 4.04pm PEARL SERIES ENTRIES CLOSE 31 JULY 1400 $10,000, MDN, 1400m 1 7x433 Leaf b (5) 58.5..............................D Mansour 2 x0472 Plushenko (2) 58.5............... T Yanagida (a2) 3 0 Simply Fabulous 58.5.................... Scratched 4 7x650 Mike’s Mistake (6) 58.5.................... C Grylls 5 08 Iron Patch h (4) 58.5...... A Goindasamy (a3) 6 8x007 Patch Man h (7) 58.5................. D Danis (a2) 7 8780 Shared Dream h (1) 58.5................ S McKay 8 23 Pearl Davone bh (10) 56.5 9 50 Our Elliemay 56.5......................... Scratched 10 0 Buffalo Boogi (3) 56.5..........................C Dell 11 0x Hurricane Maggie (9) 56.5..........M Cameron 12 07x70 Shahana (8) 56.5..............................T Wenn 13 00x Sharwing 56.5............................... Scratched 8 4.34pm FAIRVIEW MOTORS 2000 $10,000, MAIDEN, 2000m 1 5x8F3 Gingee (1) 58.5........................... L Satherley 2 98434 Dr Velocious (14) 58.5......................A Collett 3 79256 Mr Scallywag (15) 58.5...............M Cameron 4 57x39 Mitjavile h (13) 58.5..................E McCall (a3) 5 0x48 Zedcrest (2) 58.5............ A Goindasamy (a3)

6 05 Compulsive (10) 58.5..................M Coleman 7 Superleggera (4) 58.5...................... C Grylls 8 L9x96 Banks Road h (7) 58.5.................... A Calder 9 07 Castello Royale (3) 58.5............ D Danis (a2) 10 05708 Hutseegua (8) 58.5........ K Chowdhoory (a2) 11 0x667 Junior (12) 58.5..................... M Kareem (a4) 12 Notabadchoice h (5) 58.5 13 80630 Come Dance With Me (11) 56.5...... S McKay 14 76488 A Sizzling Girl (6) 56.5.....................S Collett 15 46x00 Captain Risky h (16) 58.5 16 009 Sweet Surprize h (9) 56.5............C Lammas 17 00 Progressive Trance 56.5................ Scratched Emergencies: Captain Risky, Sweet Surprize, Progressive Trance

9 11878 Set The Limit 17.72..........................S Maher 7 1.49pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 520m 1 38164 Big Time Kobe 30.63...........................L Cole 2 7163x Tuff Jewel nwtd..............................B Mitchell 3 87384 Bigtime Rex 30.97....................... D P Symes 4 212 Big Time Vince 30.91..........................L Cole 5 77583 Thrilling Stan 30.40............................D Edlin 6 56566 Big Time Dynasty 30.89......................L Cole 7 76441 Tiddy Cash 31.08.......................J McInerney 8 11422 Sahara Pippa 30.98...........................M Flipp Emergencies: 9 48646 Bigtime Rosie 31.03 G &......... S Fredrickson 10 24886 Midnight Molly 30.46....................B Hodgson 8 2.07pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C1/2 C1/2, 305m 1 86422 Alamein Dip 17.95 K &.......................Phillips 2 31252 Bigtime Cutie 17.88.............................L Cole 3 34154 Idol Patches 17.71.............................M Flipp 4 34317 Bigtime Silver 17.99............................L Cole 5 24116 Sozin’s Treasure 17.99...............J McInerney 6 84422 Alamein Lady 17.79 K &....................Phillips 7 41182 Bigtime Stella 17.85............................L Cole 8 32133 Opehu Express 17.86.......................R Waite 9 58887 Chop Shop nwtd........................J McInerney

10 76878 Bigtime Kaea 18.01............................ B Hunt 9 2.22pm FIRST SECURITY C3/4 C3/4, 305m 1 888x8 Bigtime Kiowa nwtd A &...................Williams 2 17488 Bigtime Spark 17.74 G &........ S Fredrickson 3 68753 Zoie Willow 17.30 J &...........................D Bell 4 87847 Mahala Bay 17.75..........................W Woods 5 57471 Bigtime Bee 17.62...............................L Cole 6 58332 Millie Prince 17.72 J &.........................D Bell 7 45143 Limpy Jackson nwtd J &.......................D Bell 8 22678 Billy’s Churn nwtd....................... G Hodgson 9 11878 Set The Limit 17.72..........................S Maher 10 2.44pm THR ROCK 95.2FM C2/3 C2/3, 520m 1 72788 Electrical Storm 30.46...................M Goodier 2 73366 Gray Bale 30.23............................M Roberts 3 38518 Bigtime Sandy 30.43 G &........ S Fredrickson 4 44431 Cossie Cooper 30.35.......................M Olden 5 82276 Tuff Treasure 30.81........................B Mitchell 6 51847 Opawa Tai 30.66................................. N Udy 7 12288 Jay Mike 30.43.................................... N Udy 8 3767x Midsomer Magic 30.32 K &................Phillips 9 15711 Bigtime Chloe 30.76......................M Goodier

10 76878 Bigtime Kaea 18.01............................ B Hunt 7 5.16 BOOK YOUR FUNCTION@HATRICK C1, 305m 1 36547 Bigtime Boy 17.76........................ P B Briggs 2 62473 Uno Again 17.71.................................. L Bell 3 35F84 Cosmic Marty nwtd....................J McInerney 4 52687 Rocky Top 18.08 J &............................D Bell 5 37585 Not Shackley 17.86............................. N Udy 6 27522 Paradox Prince 18.43...................B Hodgson 7 64652 Jericho Warrior 17.83........................R Waite 8 27834 Big Time Chance 18.06.......................L Cole Emergencies: 9 58887 Chop Shop nwtd........................J McInerney 10 76878 Bigtime Kaea 18.01............................ B Hunt 8 5.33pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C1 C1, 305m 1 36487 Replica Rango nwtd............................ N Udy 2 85186 Dee Bee Gee 18.07.................... G Hodgson 3 46856 Arthur’s Crown 18.06........................R Waite 4 57563 Ahuroa Flyer 18.13.........................R Murray 5 x1744 Bigtime Baxter 17.67...........................L Cole 6 15755 Taramakau nwtd.........................J McInerney 7 64878 Goldstar Dayton nwtd.......................S Stone 8 5776F Jay Grim nwtd J &................................D Bell 9 58887 Chop Shop nwtd........................J McInerney 10 76878 Bigtime Kaea 18.01............................ B Hunt

9 5.51pm WHANGANUI CHRONICLE C1 C1, 305m

Blinkers on: Castlepoint, Shared Dream (R1), Hoyt Axton (R2), Felix Faure (R5), Pearl Davone, Our Elliemay, Sharwing (R6), Shared Dream, Pearl Davone (R7) Blinkers off: Sweet Surprize (R8) Winkers on: Thee Auld Cruizer, Century Miss (R2) Pacifiers on : If We Meet Again (R4)

SELECTIONS Race 1: Because, Castlepoint, Alfred George, Choux A Star Race 2: Just Treasure, Seductress, Dependsonsituation, Zenntari Race 3: Inca Warrior, Codecracker, Imblaze, Lala Land Race 4: Atlanta Georgia, Happiness Forever, Oh What Fun Race 5: Wisdom Patch, Gorgeous Geisha, Goodnight Irene Race 6: Anjameme, Midnite Invasion, Pearl Davone, Mood Race 7: Plushenko, Leaf, Mike’s Mistake, Patch Man Race 8: Superleggera, Gingee, Junior, Dr Velocious, Mitjavile

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8 56357 Piruleta nwtd......................................M Flipp 9 37764 Ariana Sunset nwtd.....................B Goldsack 10 36688 Firecracker nwtd A &........................Williams 3 12.39pm AON CPF DISTANCE C1d, 645m 1 23447 Bigtime Acacia 38.20..........................L Cole 2 31241 Opawa June 38.77.......................A Turnwald 3 82154 Rowdy Ruby nwtd................................S Kite 4 31476 Djay Dynamix nwtd.............................L Cole 5 3x547 Hot Platter nwtd...........................A Turnwald 6 68887 Kushka nwtd...................................... I Howe 7 82555 Bigtime Lonestar 38.56 G &.... S Fredrickson 8 74672 Bigtime Alfie 38.34..............................L Cole 4 12.55pm RIVERCITY GAS C1 C1, 520m 1 42333 Bigtime Roll nwtd........................ D P Symes 2 88563 Opawa Henry 30.53 J &.......................D Bell 3 55725 Arm Turner nwtd.........................J McInerney 4 54567 Lizzy O’Shea 30.87......................B Hodgson 5 888x4 Brazil Cambara 30.65 G &...... S Fredrickson 6 63513 Bionic Boy 30.92...........................M Goodier 7 23161 Big Time Tina 30.89............................L Cole 8 23213 Big Time Dusty nwtd...........................L Cole Emergencies: 9 73758 Idol Little Girl 30.99............................M Flipp

10 18765 Bigtime Ronnie 30.65 G &...... S Fredrickson 5 1.14pm WANGANUI TOYOTA C1 FINAL C1f, 305m 1 35851 Uno Eleven 17.75................................ N Udy 2 67215 Jax Jewel 18.00............................M Roberts 3 116 Big Time Flash 17.64..........................L Cole 4 24341 Light Cruiser 18.07.........................G Atwood 5 31531 Duke Bruce 18.08............................... N Udy 6 43711 Bigtime Luna 17.95......................S J Phillips 7 72471 Collect A Dream 17.91.......................M Flipp 8 43151 Zara Fab 18.10.................................... N Udy Emergencies: 9 52625 Eye Kno 17.87...............................W Woods 10 27522 Paradox Prince 18.43...................B Hodgson 6 1.31pm ACCELL THERAPY LEADING THE WAY IN CANINE THERAPY C3, 305m 1 16552 Cawbourne Ridge 17.65 J &................D Bell 2 26867 Bacon My Heart 17.79........................ N Udy 3 62271 Breed Apart 17.75............................M Olden 4 73137 Bigtime Leo 17.88............................. P Clark 5 36322 Bigtime Bronx 17.65 G &........ S Fredrickson 6 82683 Butterball 17.59.............................. M Gowan 7 83116 Bigtime Jamie 17.71...........................L Cole 8 64242 Running Freer 17.69........................M Olden

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10 76878 Bigtime Kaea 18.01............................ B Hunt 5 4.39pm ACCELL THERAPY LEADING THE WAY IN CANINE THERAPY C1, 305m 1 27775 Opawa Hunter nwtd...........................M Flipp 2 63736 Final Straw 18.10................................ N Udy 3 31555 Queen Kong 17.77.....................J McInerney 4 86676 Goldstar Charger nwtd.............. K Gommans 5 76532 Homebush Shea 17.91............. S Gommans 6 64447 De Blonde 17.78................................ B Hunt 7 328x6 Funzalo 17.61..............................B Hodgson 8 62468 Raining Sixes 18.32....................B Goldsack Emergencies: 9 58887 Chop Shop nwtd........................J McInerney 10 76878 Bigtime Kaea 18.01............................ B Hunt 6 4.58pm RIVERCITY GAS C1 C1, 305m 1 33634 Homebush Razor nwtd..............J McInerney 2 F4288 Epic Spark 18.00................................ B Hunt 3 35664 Jay Wendy 18.04................................. N Udy 4 15677 No Mug 17.90..................................C Morris 5 44733 Tynecastle Flyer 17.79 R &..................Voyce 6 7846P Little Tornado 18.16..........................R Waite 7 88525 Bigtime Coco 17.99.............................L Cole 8 65358 Magnetude Eight 18.11............. S Gommans 9 58887 Chop Shop nwtd........................J McInerney

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■■OLYMPICS 2020

Costs, tickets skyrocket AP The countdown for the Tokyo Olympics has hit 365 days.

To mark the year-to-go mark, the gold, silver and bronze Olympic medals are to be unveiled today as part of daylong ceremonies around the Japanese capital.

Tokyo’s 1964 Olympics showcased bullet trains, futuristic designs and a new expressway, underlining Japan’s recovery following World War II. Those games were the first seen worldwide by early satellites, sending the Olympics into a new era.

Japan’s capital has less to prove this time when the games open July 24, 2020.

Many of the venues are completed, Tokyo has abundant infrastructure and Japan is a byword for know-how.

There are, however, other matters: Expected heat (though this summer has been wet and mild), traffic and subway congestion, costs, earthquake preparedness and ticket scarcity.

Ticket demand by Japan residents alone is reported to be at least 10 times the supply.

Abroad, prices are sure to soar on secondary ticket markets.

Organisers have shattered records for local sponsorship revenue, which has passed $3 billion – about three times more than any previous Olympics. The main driver has been Japan’s giant advertising and marketing company Dentsu Inc., the exclusive marketing agency for Tokyo.

“The fact that the talk is so much about not

being able to get tickets,” Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said a few days ago, “is a symbol, a representation of the enthusiasm and expectations that a lot of people have toward the games.”

Tokyo doesn’t need the Olympics to build infrastructure. It has some of the world’s best.

Pressed to justify spending billions on the games, Koike described the Olympics and Paralympics as an “accelerator” to get more things done, even if evidence overwhelmingly shows that working on Olympic deadlines drives up costs.

Sports economist Robert Baade, who teaches at Lake Forest College in Chicago and has researched the Olympics, says the games are “about marketing and branding.

The most important part from a commercial standpoint is the opening and closing ceremony.

“Sport is the subtext.”

Tokyo is building eight venues. The other

35 are defined as “temporary” or older buildings being reused, which organisers say has saved billions.

But even existing venues need renovation.

The centerpiece is the $1.25 billion National Stadium, which will open at the end of the year, and the Olympic Village for more than 10,000 athletes on the edge of Tokyo Bay. Tokyo will showcase four new sports – karate, skateboarding, sports climbing, surfing.

Exact costs are difficult to sort out. But Tokyo is spending about $20 billion to get ready, 70 per cent of which is taxpayer money.

IOC President Thomas Bach has repeatedly called Tokyo’s preparations “the best” in history. But there have been glitches and links to corruption.

Tsunekazu Takeda, the head of the Japanese Olympic Committee, was forced to resign this year when he was implicated in a vote-buying scheme to land the games.

He has denied wrongdoing, but acknowledged he signed off on about $2 million that French investigators allege went to buy votes of some IOC members.

DRAWS ■■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club July 27 The fourth round of the Championship Qualifying will be held from the Blue Tees. Starting Times: Morning start at 8.30am; Afternoon report at 11.30 for a 12pm start, Nine hole golfers report at 12.30 for a 1pm start.

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RESULTS ■■ Golf Ashburton Ladies County Vets Golf July 19 - Electric round played at Mayfield Sanae Hydes 32.5, Christine Ross 34on c/b, Di Bell 34. Nearest the pins #5 Di Bell the rest n/s. 9 holes Robynne Nichol 38.

Ashburton Golf Club July 20 - Due to inclement weather the Don Houghton Memorial match was postponed.

July 23 - LGU, Barnett Vase - Nett. Pam Feutz 73 Nearest Pins: No 4 Gabites Hilary Ward, No 8 House of Travel Pam Feutz, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon Not struck, No 14 Todds of Ashburton Jeanette Montgomery, No 18 2nd Shot to Green Judy McKeown

■■ Shooting Target Shooting - Club Shoot July 22 Mt Somers Rifle Club v Ashburton Rifle Club at Mt Somers.

Ashburton Rifle Club: Murray Cook 95.3, Allan Mitchell 94.3, Garth Wright 87.1, James Storey 92.4, Leo Wildey 96.3, Paul Fletcher 90.2, Greg Menzies 99.4, total 653.20.

Mt Somers Rifle Club: Stephen Millichamp 96.1, Wayne Tubb 95.4, Andy Oram 97.4, Brent Frame 97.7, Dave Millichamp 94.3, Kevin Fews 80, Tim Greer 91.2, total 650.21.

Other scores, Jess Heaven 78, 85, Emily Heaven 81, 86, Bruce Greer 80.1, Tim Greer 91.2, 93, Jessie Lill 87, Hunter Lill 88.1, Lachie Rooney 77, 81, Archie Rooney 87, 84.1.

Mayfield Rifle Club: Robert Spencer Jnr 94.1, Sarah Gould 74, Daniel Gould 93.1, Ella McDowell 73, Fernando Torres 91.1, 92.3, 94.0, Ben Nordqvist 94.4, Chloe Lovett 68, Dylan Lovett 59, Tim Lovett 87.1, John Fleming 98.4, 96.5, 98.6, Martin Fleming 97.5, Andrew Donaldson 91.2, 99.7, Carl Nordqvist 96.4, 94.0, Alan Wakelin 90.2.

July 15 Ashburton Rifle Club: Allan Mitchell 93.2, Chrissy Lee 83.1, Grant Glassey 91.2, Greg Menzies 99.5, 199.11, 100.7, Jenny Lee 88.4, Leo Wildey 85.1, 88.4, Murray Cook 94.1, 189.4, Paul Fletcher 92.1, 89.2, Sam Lovett 76.1, Taylah Geddes 81.2, Quinn Geddes 70.

July 23 & 24, 2019

WEDNESDAY

NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park St. 10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For more information ring Age Concern 308 6817. Seniors Centre, Cameron Street.

10am - 4pm HOSPICE MID CANTERBURY OP SHOP. Quality clothing and homewares.

Donations welcome. 71 Tancred Street.

10am - 4pm ST JOHN SHOP. Opportunity shop open daily, donations welcome. 129 Tancred Street.

10.30am AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all

abilities welcome, Phone Age Concern 308-6817. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street.

10.30am - 12pm ASHBURTON OPEN COFFEE MORNINGS. Every Wednesday, come for a coffee and chat, child friendly location, all welcome. Phone Adi 027 220 8791 or Sue-ann 021 679 348.

10.30am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display.

Open daily with extended hours on a Saturday and Wednesday. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. MSA Social Hall, Havelock Street. (not school holidays).

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP.

Open for research, visitors welcome.

Ashburton Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed most public holidays.

1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Euchre $4. Newcomers welcome we are friendly. Waireka Croquet Club, the domain, Philip Street.

1.30pm AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome. Phone Age Concern 308 6817. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox St. 5pm (sharp) RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Wednesday walks, 5km town circuit for all walking abilities and fitness levels. Meet on Philip Street beside the Croquet lawn.

6.30pm THE MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Beginners learn to dance (6.30pm), beginner/lower Intermediate (7.30pm9pm). Instructor Annette Fyfe. Phone

0274 813 131, Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing, all welcome. Pipe Band Hall, Corner Queens Drive and Creek Road.

7.30pm ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. Results, Set subject, and entries, natural history. Seniors Centre, Cameron Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Weekly fitness, fun and friendship.

Contact Elizabeth 308 5437. Buffalo Hall, 20 Cox Street.

7.30pm ALLENTON INDOOR BOWLS. All welcome to come and play indoor bowls at the Indoor Bowls Stadium, McNally Street, in the Riverside industrial area.

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ASHBURTON MENZSHED. Come and join fellow sheddies for some fun and fellowship make/fix something in our new workshops. 8 William Street.

10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10am - 4pm HOSPICE MID CANTERBURY OP SHOP. Quality clothing and homewares.

Donations welcome. 71 Tancred Street.

10am - 4pm ST JOHN SHOP. Opportunity shop open daily, donations welcome. 129 Tancred Street.

10.15am MSA TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning of Tai Chi for arthritis. MSA Social Hall, Havelock Street (not school holidays).

10.30am ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GROUP. Bring your stitching and meet a friendly group. Seniors Centre, Cameron Street.

10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities. MSA Social Hall, Havelock Street (not school holidays).

11am AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome, Phone Age Concern 308-6817. Holy Spirit Church. Thomson Street, Tinwald.

1pm ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE SECTION. Club day, new players welcome.

Boules supplied. 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

1pm

AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome, Phone Age Concern 308-6817. St Peters Church, Allenton.

1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong. Newcomers welcome. $4.

Tuition available for new players.

Waireka Croquet Club. The domain, Philip Street.

1pm AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome. Phone Age Concern 308 6817. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display.

Open daily with extended hours on a Saturday and Wednesday. Ashburton

airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON SENORNET. Internet banking, hands on forum.

Bring your device, login, i.d., password.

Tutors will guide you. $2. Reading room, MSA, Havelock Street.

2pm RSA WOMEN’S SECTION. Social afternoon with speaker.

Competition sandwich plate. RSA Cox Street.

2pm - 4pm VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum only open (parts shed closed).

86 Maronan Road.

7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time/sequence dancing. Learn to dance. everyone welcome. Allenton Scout Den, Melrose Road.

6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Rd, Allenton.

9.30am AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome. Phone Age Concern 308 6817. St David’s Church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. Come and join fellow sheddies for some fun and fellowship make/fix something in our new workshops. 8 William St. 9.30am WALKING GROUP. One hour walking varying fitness levels.

Meet Walnut Avenue by the College Auditorium carpark.

10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL.

9.30am AGE CONCERN EXERCISE CLASS. Weekly classes. Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

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

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB DAY TIME SECTION. New members very welcome, rackets available. EA Networks Stadium, River Terrace.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open Thursday and Saturday mornings for toy hire. Victoria Street, The Triangle.

9.30am - 4pm

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ACROSS 2. How a bird of prey will swoop down and be condescending (5) 5. Being in a frenzy, a donkey won’t quite make it (4) 7. It’s true: it will play its part loudly to begin with (4) 8. Grub is in preparation, making it black and blue (8) 9. Jet creed was mistaken, so wouldn’t be accepted (8) 11. It is not decent to be so soundly regretted (4) 12. One looking out of window before serious play begins? (7-6) 15. There are two for one in the expected number of strokes (4) 17. A split occurred when I’d got back by sight (8) 19. At long last it happened to leave NUT anyhow (8) 21. It’s painful for one to be taken in by a throwback (4) 22. Beat the tail-ender in a pea-souper (4) 23. If you put your foot down, tyre pattern will appear (5) DOWN 1. Back-up including late place that’s high and flat (7) 2. Italian says yes to first Tory to take his place in Parliament (3) 3. Gold coin shows the satellite track (5) 4. Carry off the goods and quietly wash them after a loss (7) 5. Not being clever, he made a girl lose her head (3) 6. Was in possession of the law, finally, in having done wrong (5) 10. Go inside to write it up (5) 11. Uses reproachful language with such birds (5) 13. Bound it in such a way that the outcome was uncertain (2,5) 14. East was given a reason to act that tended to arouse feelings (7) 16. What smith strikes is a chorus from opera (5) 18. Think highly of something, for what it’s worth (5) 20. A horse continually to find fault with (3) 21. It’s rotten to have no hair, and lose first love (3)

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You were cunning because the situation required it. It would be unwise to speak of this. It would be impressive, but when cunning shows itself it arouses fear and mistrust.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Stay unrelentingly focused on the positive, and you’ll steer clear of a messy little bit of unnecessary drama that’s coming into your vicinity. The less people involved in that the better!

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): It excites you to create a plan and then see it through. In fact, this is so exciting that you may, to some extent, forgo other exciting things like eating and sleeping until you see your desired result.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Astute questions will come to mind, questions like, “Why are you telling me?” and “What do you want?” Until you know a person’s motives, you won’t be sure of what role to play.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): If you can’t see clearly from where you are, you have to move. Maybe you need to stand up, climb, go around, wash the window or go where it’s less crowded. Keep trying new angles until you can see.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Though you may have plenty to offer, you don’t want to come off as arrogant in your giving of it. You don’t want to merely present a humble attitude; you adjust until you actually feel this.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Your attraction to the exotic leads you to a place of uncertainty. Are you safe? Are you wanted here? What’s in it for you? These questions and more will be answered as you explore.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Your time, money and attention are valuable resources, and, like all resources, when they are given too freely, they become quickly undervalued. Hold some back and the value goes up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Relationships start casually. Standing next to a person in line, a courteous discourse, a minor transaction – that’s all it takes to spark the feeling that it would be good to know someone better.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You are wide awake. To proceed cautiously in ordinary things will give you a great advantage over those who tumble haplessly, confidently forward. Also, there’s no greater proof of leadership.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You’re memorable. This has its plusses and minuses. On the one hand, it means that you can make a message or agenda stick. On the other hand, it means must always be on your best behaviour.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): The amount of stress you feel will greatly contribute to your decisionmaking process. You’re unlikely to repeat a series of actions that causes you anxiety, even for a big reward.

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DEATHS WILKINSON, Joan Rhoda – On July 22, 2019 at Rosebank, Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Elizabeth, Kate, and Tim and Lynette. Loved grandmother of Amanda, Charles and Francesca; and Tom, and Max. Great grandmother of Oscar and Florence. Messages to the Wilkinson family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton, on MONDAY, July 29, commencing at 10.00am.

Followed by interment at the Chertsey Cemetery at 12.30pm.

FRIDAY: Mainly fine. Light winds.

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KINGSBURY, Colin Eric – On July 17. 2019, at Christchurch, passed away peacefully after a short illness, aged 65 years. Loved son of the late Eric and Jessie, loved brother and brother-in-law of Alan and the late Joan, Ian and Janet, Kelly and Barbara. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and friend of Murray and Nikki Truscott. Messages to the Kingsbury family, c/PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Colin will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox streets, Ashburton on MONDAY, July 29, commencing at 2.00pm.

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6:30 Waiata Mai 3 6:40 Avatar 3 7:10 Tamariki Haka 7:20 E Kori 7:25 E Ki E Ki 7:30 He Rourou 3 7:40 Darwin + Newts 7:50 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 8am Pukana 3 2 8:50 Paia 3 9am Te Ao – Maori News 3 9:30 Piri’s Tiki Tour PGR 3 10am Tangaroa With Pio 3 10:30 Hip Hop International – New Zealand Nationals 3 11am Nga Tangata Taumata Rau 3 Noon Hoiho 3 12:30 The Laughing Samoans 1pm Toa – Toa O Aotearoa PGR 3 1:30 Both Worlds 3 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Waiata Mai 3 3:10 Avatar 3 3:40 Tamariki Haka 3 3:50 E Kori 3 3:55 E Ki E Ki 4pm He Rourou 3 4:10 Darwin + Newts 3 4:20 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm HakaNation 5:30 Senior Kapa Haka Regionals 3 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 6:30 Te Ao – Maori News

7pm 7:30 8pm 8:30

Whanau Living 3 He Kakano 3 The Palace PGR 3 Conversations With Teen Mums AO 3 9pm Ahikaroa AO 9:30 Ahikaroa AO 10pm #whiuatepatai AO 3 10:30 Te Ao – Maori News 3

11pm Senior Kapa Haka Regionals 3 Te Matapihi – Aotea.

11:30 Closedown

SKY SPORT 1 6am L Darts – World Matchplay From Winter Gardens Blackpool.

11am Rugby – First XV (RPL) Wakatipu High v Dunstan High.

12:30 L Rugby – First XV St Pat’s Silverstream v St Pat’s Town.

2:30 The 1014 Rugby Show Hosted by Gareth Dinneen and Steven Prescott.

3pm The Breakdown 4pm The Hunters Club 5pm The Kiwi Basketball Show 5:30 Rugby – The Championship (HLS) Argentina v All Blacks.

6pm The Breakdown 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Rugby – First XV (RPL) St Pat’s Silverstream v St Pat’s Town.

9pm The 1014 Rugby Show 9:30 AFL 360 10:30 Fox Sports News 11pm The Breakdown

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Midnight SkySpeed 12:30 Rugby – First XV (RPL) St Pat’s Silverstream v St Pat’s Town.

2am The 1014 Rugby Show 2:30 The Breakdown 3:30 The Hunters Club 4:30 Rugby – The Championship (HLS) Argentina v All Blacks.

5am Rugby – New Zealand U20 v Fiji U20 (HLS) 5:30 Rugby – Maori All Blacks v Fiji (HLS)

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6am Tiny House World 6:30 Jamie’s 30-Minute Meals 7am Italian Food Safari 7:30 Jelly Jamm 8am Hope For Wildlife 9am Shed And Buried 9:30 Trashformers 10:30 The Secret Life Of Landfill 11:30 Building The Dream 12:30 The Great Interior Design Challenge 1:30 Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers 3:30 Bondi Vet 4:30 Heston’s Recipe For Romance Heston has joined a team of experts from the worlds of science and psychology to develop a meal that will affect how people in a relationship feel about each other.

5:30 Mysteries At The Museum 6:30 Supercar Mega Build 7:30 American Pickers 8:30 Walking The Nile Photographer and writer Levison Wood has dreamed of exploring the Nile since he was a boy, and this obsession has led him to attempt to walk the length of the world’s longest river.

9:30 Astronauts – Toughest Job In The Universe 10:30 Supercar Mega Build 11:30 Mysteries At The Museum 12:30 Tiny House World 1am Heston’s Recipe For Romance 2am Selling Houses With Amanda Lamb 3am Bondi Vet 4am Supercar Mega Build 5am Mysteries At The Museum

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6am NRL 360 A look at the issues affecting rugby league.

7am League Life 7:30 The Fan 8am NRL Try Time 9am The Breakdown 10am The Hunters Club 11am Motorsport – IndyCar Series (HLS) Noon Fox Sports News 12:30 Motorsport – British Superbikes (HLS) 1:30 Motorcycling – TrialGP (HLS) Portugal.

2pm Motorsport – IndyCar Series (HLS) 3pm Motorcycling – FIM Speedway Of Nations (HLS) 5pm Super League Fulltime 5:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Warriors v Sharks.

6pm NRL 360 7pm League Life 7:30 The Fan 8pm NZ Press Box 8:30 NRL Try Time 9:30 NRL 360 10:30 The Matty Johns Podcast Rugby league news and reviews.

11:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Warriors v Sharks.

6:35 How It’s Made PG 7:05 How It’s Made PG 7:30 Weather Gone Viral PG 8:20 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG 9:10 BattleBots PG There’ s No Tapping Out in Battlebots! 10am What On Earth? PG 10:50 Air Rescue PG 11:15 Air Rescue PG 11:40 Web Of Lies M 12:30 The Perfect Murder M Whidbey Island Mystery. 1:20 American Monster M Sing for the Camera. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 How Do They Do It? PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG The Spoils of War. 5:15 Gold Rush PG Win Big or Die Trying.

5:40 Air Rescue PG 6:05 Air Rescue PG 6:35 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 Deadliest Catch PG Single Point of Failure.

8:30 Aussie Salvage Squad PG Man’s Best Friend.

9:25 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 10:15 Moonshiners M Risky Whiskey.

11:05 Naked And Afraid M Punishment in Panama.

11:55 Weather Gone Viral PG

Midnight Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Broncos v Bulldogs.

12:30 Rugby League – NSW Cup (RPL) 2:30 Rugby League – Queensland Cup (RPL) 4:30 SkySpeed 4:55 Cricket – T20 Blast (HLS) 5:55 L Cricket – T20 Blast

12:45 American Monster M 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Moonshiners M 3:15 Gold Rush – Dave Turin’s Lost Mine PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:20 How Do They Do It? PG 5:45 Gold Rush PG

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Ashburton’s Veronica Wall is part of the New Zealand team taking part in the Under-23 Rowing World Championships in America this week.

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Wall’s next shot at world glory

By Erin Tasker

erin.t@theguardian.co.nz

Ashburton rower Veronica Wall’s latest bid for world glory is about to get under way in the USA. Wall and the rest of New Zealand’s under-23 rowing team are in Sarasota-Bradenton, in Florida, for the 2019 World Rowing Under-23 Championships which will get under way on Wednesday (US time) and run through until July 28.

It’s a massive regatta, with nearly 700 rowers from a total of 53

nations taking part, with Wall set to line up in the women’s quad event.

Wall, who rows out of both the Ashburton Rowing Club and the Southern RPC, will join Kathryn Glen (Avon Rowing Club, Southern RPC), Katie Lush (Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) and Laura Glen (Avon Rowing Club, Southern RPC) to form the women’s quad, which is coached by Matt Cameron.

The regatta is taking place on Florida’s West Coast, just one

hour south of Tampa and two hours from Orlando, at Nathan Benderson Park, a community park which provides public access to a picturesque lake.

It was the venue that hosted a spectacular and successful 2017 World Rowing Championships, which was attended by 921 athletes from 68 countries.

The biggest team lining up for a shot at glory at this latest regatta on the lake is, not surprisingly the home team, the United States.

They have an entry in all 22

boat classes, while Germany have boats in 21, followed by Great Britain with 14 boats entered.

New Zealand’s team includes Jack Lopas and Ollie Maclean in the men’s double scull, two rowers who are actually based in the USA. For Wall, the regatta will be her first shot at under-23 world titles, but she is no stranger to competing on the world stage, having competed at the World Rowing Junior Championships in the past.

This year’s World Rowing Junior Championships are being held in Japan from August 7 to 11, with the World Rowing Championships in Linz, Austria from August 25 to September 1.

For anyone wanting to keep up with the progress of Wall and her team mates, live video streaming will be available on www. worldrowing.com.

Live audio commentary and the live race tracker will also be available for all races on the website.

Wellington test ‘won’t affect World Cup clash’ NZME All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has poured lukewarm water on the notion their test against South Africa is a significant pointer to the teams’ World Cup group stage blockbuster.

The Rugby Championship test in Wellington on Saturday night is the only meeting of the old rivals ahead of their clash in Yokohama on September 21, a match that should set the World Cup alight on day two of the tournament.

Hansen said both teams are in a building process and plenty can happen in two months, stripping this week’s match of a bragging rights element.

“I guess it will give whoever wins it a little bit of confidence going in to the World Cup, but it

won’t mean that whoever wins this one will automatically win the one in the World Cup,” he said.

“In the big scheme it gives everyone a chance to have a wee look at each other and feel each other out but I don’t think that

it’s going to affect the World Cup, no.”

Both teams are coming off near-identical buildups, having notched first-up wins in the Rugby Championship with weakened teams while a group of first-choice players prepared in New Zealand.

Donaldsons flying high in Florida waterskiing comp

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