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The Methven Community Board’s chairman is urging residents who oppose a new bottle shop in the town, to officially object to the proposal.

“This is the time for people to have their say,” Dan McLaughlin said.

The Ashburton District Council has publicly notified an application from Nekita Enterprises Limited for an offlicence for the proposed bottle shop, to be located at a site on Main Street currently occupied by the town’s Red Cross opportunity shop.

The objection period closes February 3.

There has been much discussion on social media regarding the application.

Already the town has two supermarkets which sell alcohol, and a bottle shop at the Brown Pub.

McLaughlin said any concerns aired on social media would not be taken into account by the council, and he urged those with genuine concerns to lodge an objection through official channels.

He himself did not believe Methven needed another liquor outlet, due to both the potential social consequences and retail competition it would present.

“There’s only so many people in Methven at the end of the day,” McLaughlin said.

Detractors on social media have focused on the business competition such an outlet would provide, and raised the spectre of youth alcohol harm with a park nearby.

One pointed out that Methven had almost 20 licensed businesses, and asked if the town was “jostling for

booze capital of New Zealand, or to be the close knit rural/tourist community many thought we are?”

Some have been supportive, with one saying the town should “welcome all new businesses who are willing to give things a go”.

The council yesterday reported no objections had yet been received to Nekita Enterprise’s application.

Company director Harjit Singh had not got back to the Guardian by deadline.

Nekita’s application states the nature of the business as a Super Liquor store, however, the Super Liquor master franchisor was unable to confirm yesterday that it had received an application to operate a store in Methven.

It is understood Nekita already operates two Super Liquor outlets in Ashburton.

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■■VARIETY THEATRE

Lack of males a concern at auditions Variety Theatre Ashburton auditions attracted a “good turnout” at the weekend.

Advertising and marketing coordinator Nicky Milmine said further auditions would be held this week, and hopefully some additional men would come along.

More men were needed to fill lead roles, as well as the ensemble.

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■■PORK PIE CHARITY RUN

Rakaia couple back for fourth run

By Megan Gnad

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Gavin and Teresa Agnew’s bright yellow Mini, Bumble, joins this year’s local contingent in the annual charity Pork Pie Rally.

The 1980 Morris Mini 1000 will join 60 other Minis travelling from Kaitaia to Invercargill over six days and seven nights at Easter weekend, to fundraise for KidsCan. Bumble’s proud Rakaia-based owners have participated in the rally three times before, but it is the first time since moving south.

This means they have to lock in extra travel time than other drivers, travelling four days to Kaitaia to make it in time for the Good Friday start.

Gavin said the response had been amazing from the local community.

“People have been saying, ‘what a wonderful cause’,” he said.

“We got her (Bumble) 11 years ago now, but she’s been in the family since new when an aunt owned her.”

Gavin, who is a teacher, said he had worked at schools in the

North Island and saw first-hand the practical way in which KidsCan helps children.

“They provide shoes, raincoats and food for kids living in poverty,” he said.

“I’ve seen the impact of it and there’s a need for it here too.”

Minis taking part closer to home include representatives from Methven, Timaru and Christchurch.

Gavin said overall, organisers hoped to raise $250,000 and his local team hoped to secure $8000 for KidsCan. Local movie buffs can support

the cause by attending a film premiere at the Regent Cinema for the national release of the Goodbye Pork Pie remake.

Proceeds from the event, on Thursday, February 2, will go to the charity, which supports disadvantaged Kiwi children.

Tickets for the Pork Pie Opening Evening Charity Event are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first-in, first-served basis. For more information, visit the organising group’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ JR5254 Teresa, who co-drives with

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“And the beauty of a Mini is that you can always push it to the side of the road and fix it.”

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■ ASHBURTON RIVER

Black-billed gulls survive flooding

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site, although it was difficult to gauge numbers.

The flooding follows incidents of human disturbance, and high river levels earlier in the season, exacerbated by Highbank power station refurbishment and low irrigation offtake due to good rainfall.

The Rangitata Diversion Race company diverted water down the Ashburton as the power station was closed for the refurbishment.

Field estimated the colony would be able to move from the area within two weeks, when juveniles were able to fly.

ECan wants to improve outcomes for the gulls, and next month will facilitate a meeting on the topic in Ashburton, and invite along members of the public.

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Critically endangered black billed gulls took a ride down a flooded Ashburton River at the weekend in order to save their lives.

That is according to Environment Canterbury, which has been monitoring a large colony of the river gulls at the State Highway One bridge.

Biodiversity officer Donna Field said it had been a particularly difficult year for the State Highway One gulls this year, with one of the main threats being high river levels.

The latest event was late last week and over the weekend, when wet and windy weather saw rising levels.

“A lot of the gulls would have been big enough to maybe swim to another island,” Field said. She understood young gulls, still unable to fly, could migrate downstream in such flooding events.

A recent inspection of shingle islands at the bridge showed the colony remained at the bridge

Right – Yesterday’s display of black billed gulls on the Ashburton River at State Highway One shows many have survived flooding.

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Walnut Avenue work on target Ashburton District Council contractor ACL has dug up the ground around the Oak Grove Walnut Avenue roundabout as part of ongoing work to renew the town’s sewer mains.

It has necessitated temporary closure of the road and detours have been in place.

Council projects and operations manager Viv Eyberg said the project was going well and ACL was on track to complete it by Thursday afternoon.

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Between 10.15am and 11.30am they will help with maintenance on the BMX track behind Methven Primary School, followed by a working bee at Methven Pre-school.

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A trio of women trekking the length of New Zealand to share their environmental message made it to Ashburton this week.

Hannah Irakau Peri, her sister Pippi Paea Pehi, and Pippi’s daughter Maia Pehi-Hannah embarked on their hikoi from Bluff on New Year’s Day, after spending time on Stewart Island where they walked the Rakiura Track.

“We wanted to set the kaupapa (purpose and spirit) of the hikoi,” Hannah said.

It is the second time the sisters have undertaken the six month journey, the first over the summer of 2013-14.

This time 13-year-old Maia has joined them in their quest to inspire and be inspired by the positive stories of people they meet en route.

On the first hikoi they walked without vehicle back-up, however this time driver Steve is supporting them on the journey.

Hannah is an artist, writer and gardener who turned her back on capitalist values to follow her heart, while Pip is a psychologist who sold up her home in Dunedin to walk the road less trodden.

Rather than tackle environmental concerns head-on, the

Attempted murder A man has been charged with attempted murder following a domestic incident in Cromwell.

Police said a 20-year-old German man will appear in the Queenstown Court next week following the incident on Sunday evening. Authorities were called to Cromwell Gorge about 8pm. The man had attempted to drive his car into Lake Dustan, a statement said.

“The attempt was unsuccessful as the front wheel of the car became caught in the crash barrier,’’ police said. “There was one passenger in the car at the time.’’

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Pippi Paea Pehi, Hannah Irakau Peri and Maia Pehi-Hannah enjoy an impromptu meeting with Incredible Edible New Zealand founder Rebecca Lees (second from left). kaupapa of the hikoi is to help connect people in discussions about the environment and the community and highlight the stories of the many people working on grassroots projects.

“We are part of the environment not separate from it – when our environment is sick so are we,” Hannah said.

“We see ourselves as witnesses aiming to connect people in a more solution orientated way rather than blaming and victimising each other,” Hannah said.

“As a country we need to work collectively to find the answers.

Those closest to the issues also have the solutions, we want to acknowledge the power that

people have.” Walking is at the heart of that philosophy, a journey made one small step at a time. Despite the inclement weather conditions the small party has met to date the women remain in high spirits, covering 25 to 30km a day.

Their journey is shared on a Facebook blog, Kiwi Rising.

‘Obsessed’ woman jailed for harassment A 2am Tinder rendezvous has led to a Dunedin woman being jailed on harassment charges, a court has heard.

In less than 36 hours in November, Karen Ilya Laing, 28, called a 24-year-old man 40 times and left 40 voicemail messages.

The recordings contained threats to assault him.

“She ... stated that he wasn’t a real victim of assault and if she was going to do a crime it would be a real crime,” a police summary said.

It was a similar story during a two-week spell in October.

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tained threats that she would travel to Auckland to attack him.

It all began on September 4 when the defendant turned up at a North Dunedin house following contact through the dating app.

“It was a Tinder date and he invited her at 2am,” counsel Rhona Daysh said.

Laing had previously been trespassed from the property and when she knocked on the door she was asked to leave.

The victim called police but before they could arrive, she “bashed open” the front door.

She entered the house and grabbed the man around the neck, pulling him towards her.

He managed to slip out of the shirt he was wearing and barricaded himself in his bedroom.

But Laing was relentless.

She tried to force the door open and when the victim pushed back, she fell on the floor.

The man came out and pinned Laing to the ground until police arrived. She was too drunk to make a comment, the summary said.

Laing appeared at the Dunedin District Court on Monday having pleaded guilty to charges of assault, intentional damage, trespass, breaching release conditions and two of criminal harassment.

Judge Dominic Flatley detailed Laing’s criminal history during which she had been jailed three times since 2012 for similar obsessive behaviour.

Daysh said her client “desperately” needed professional help.

She explained Laing had struggled to have normal relationships since she was a child.

Judge Flatley sentenced Laing to four months’ imprisonment, which meant she would soon be released because of the time she had already spent behind bars.

He imposed six months of post-detention conditions in a bid to get her the psychological intervention she needed.

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Police were delivering flyers about missing woman Shelly Crooks yesterday in Punakaiki and nearby Fox River, the area where she was last seen. Detective Sergeant Kirsten Norton, of Greymouth CIB, said they were again appealing for sightings of Ms Crooks who has not been seen since December 22.

Norton said Crooks was known to have been walking local tracks but might have hitchhiked north.

Crooks, a mother of four, told a friend she was planning to hitchhike to Opotiki but her family has not heard from her since.

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Hunters trapped A group of hunters are stuck in Southland for a couple of days after a couple of bridges were washed out. A group of 10 people will camp about 10km north of Piano Flat until Thursday, when it’s expected the bridges will be repaired. A police spokesman said local police do not have any concerns for the safety of the group, who are “well provisioned” for their stay.

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Name suppressed A West Coast woman was granted final name suppression after she was convicted on Monday on two counts of forging a document for financial gain, defrauding others of $30,000. Judge David Saunders made the order in the Greymouth District Court, saying there were good reasons for suppressing her name. The woman was sentenced to nine months’ supervision for both charges. She was also sentenced to 150 hours of community work and ordered to pay reparation.

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Nature in all her glory Niwa staff have shared a selection of photographs with the Ashburton Guardian, capturing beautiful images of New Zealand’s precious insects, birds, fish – and a particularly handsome frog.

They were all taken by Niwa scientists and staff last year as they went about their work.

Specialist diver Crispin Middleton

caught his flying fish while diving near the Poor Knights Island Marine Reserve.

He is also responsible for the shot of the Green and Golden Bell frog relaxing on the water’s surface in Northland.

Marine physics technician Fiona Elliott took her shot of a Dusky dolphin from Niwa’s research vessel Tangaroa

Feathered delight: A pheasant’s plumage shines bright.

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as it played in the waves alongside the ship.

And freshwater biologist Brian Smith turned a common stony-cased caddisfly into something he dubbed Jewel of the Waikato.

Several of these are on Niwa’s soughtafter 2017 calendar which showcases the broad range of Niwa’s work and the exceptional quality of its images.

Waikato jewel: A stony-cased caddisfly shows off its bling.

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Eyes front: A Southern Buller’s albatross keeps a wary watch.

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Underwater angel: Flying fish near the Poor Knights Marine Reserve.

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Dancing dolphin: A dusky dolphin frolics in the waves.

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Why rich Americans see NZ as a haven American doomsdayers, or survivalists, buying properties here view New Zealand as isolated enough from their country, which potentially faces a decade of political turmoil and racial tension, a major United States publication says.

Evan Osnos of The New Yorker visited New Zealand last month and his feature Survival of the Richest appears in the January 30 issue.

Threats Americans fear include natural disasters, quake on the San Andreas, a pandemic, a dirty bomb, collapse of the US government and structures, terror, threats to food and water and large-scale unrest.

That has resulted in a “preoccupation with the apocalpyse ... in Silicon Valley”, The New Yorker reports.

New Zealand is viewed as increasingly attractive to wealthy Americans, particularly hedge fund managers, Osnos says in the feature.

New Zealand is reported as a place where people can safely disagree with each other.

Osnos reported LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman said more than 50 per cent of Silicon Valley billionaires had acquired some level of “apocalypse insurance” in the form of a hideaway in the United States or abroad.

“Saying you’re ‘buying a house in New Zealand’ is kind of a ‘wink wink, say no more’,” The New Yorker reported the

LinkedIn co-founder saying.

Jack Matthews, the American chairman of New Zealand entertainment and news business MediaWorks, is quoted in The New Yorker saying New Zealand is a first world country, self-sufficient in energy, water, food and because it’s a “tiny place, there is no anonymity. People have to actually have a degree of civility”.

Osnos quoted Queenstown and Wanaka area construction chief Peter Campbell of Triple Star Management saying that once wealthy American clients had arrived, they decided underground shelters were “gratuitous”. But they did want helicopter pads.

New Zealander Graham Wall, an Auckland-headquartered real estate agent, told The New Yorker about his American clients buying properties in New Zealand due to its remoteness.

Osnos helicoptered to Tara Iti, the new golf and housing resort north of Auckland with Legacy Partners co-owner American Jim Rohrstaff who moved to New Zealand to sell property to high net worth individuals wanting to get away from all the issues of the world.

The Overseas Investment Office regularly grants consents to foreigners to buy property classed as “sensitive” but many decisions also refer to the applicants planning to apply for New Zealand residency.

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Water shock: Bacteria levels ‘dangerously high’ “Dangerously high” levels of bacteria indicating the presence of faeces have been found at two sites in Auckland’s inner suburbs following water quality tests conducted by the New Zealand Herald Focus team.

A sample from Cox’s Creek near Cox’s Bay revealed E. coli levels of 590 cfu/100ml – about four times the 126 cfu limit for recreation.

A second sample taken at the head of Cox’s Creek near Kelmarna Ave found E. coli at 190,000 cfu/100ml – more than 1500 times the upper safe limit and a serious threat to human health.

Leading wastewater biologist Gemma Tolich Allen said the result showed “dan-

gerously high” levels of E. coli, a bacteria that indicates the presence of animal or human faecal matter in water.

She said Auckland’s sewerage system is heading to Second World status, because the council and Watercare are continuing to allow untreated sewage into city harbours.

The tests – the samples were taken last Thursday and analysed by Watercare’s Laboratory Services division – follow a Herald investigation into Auckland’s sewage shame.

It has found one million cubic metres of wastewater and raw sewage is pouring into the harbour each year from 41 points around the inner city suburbs.

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Morgan and Peters trade insults Gareth Morgan and Winston Peters have traded insults at Ratana Pa today over whose political party is best for Maori.

The two leaders are attending the annual Ratana commemorations along with Labour and the Green Party. The event at the Ratana Church’s spiritual home south of Wanganui kicks off the political year.

Morgan, who recently formed The Opportunities Party, “implored” the Ratana members to “call out” the New Zealand First party and Winston Peters because of their anti-Treaty of Waitangi views. He compared Peters to former Act Party leader Don Brash, saying they were “black-andwhite facsimiles of each other”.

Morgan went further, describing Peters as “nothing more than an Uncle Tom” and saying that he “gets away with this anti-Treaty stuff” because he is Maori.

“The old adage that you can’t be racist against your own race – I don’t accept that excuse.”

Morgan also urged the crowd at Ratana to give The Opportunities Party its party vote, saying it was the only party which would “take the Treaty of Waitangi conversa-

Winston Peters (second left) and MP Ron Mark (left) react to a stinging attack from Gareth Morgan (right) during their visit to Ratana Pa Marae.

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He reiterated calls to make te reo Maori compulsory in schools and to create an Upper House in

Parliament which would identify breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi in law-making.

When Peters took his turn to

speak at the pa, he only briefed touched on Morgan’s comments.

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ravaged by a toothless sheep,” he said.

He added that Morgan was another rich man trying to enter politics, describing him as “a thinned-out version of Kim Dotcom”.

Criticising Morgan’s proposed constitutional reforms, Peters said Maori did not want an Upper House. “Seventy-five per cent of them just want a house.”

He said Morgan was “riding a motorbike through Mongolia” while he was defending Maori as a lawyer and in Parliament – a reference to Morgan’s journey across the world by motorbike.

Peters also told the Ratana members he did not expect them to break their long-held loyalty to other political parties or MPs. But he said they should consider “buying themselves some insurance” by voting New Zealand First.

“You take out some guaranteed insurance so you can’t possibly lose,” he said.

Morgan formally registered his party in early January and is targeting the 5 per cent party vote threshold to enter Parliament.

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Trump signs abortion bill US President Donald Trump has signed an order restricting women across the world access to safe abortion.

The new President re-instated the Mexico City policy as one of his first moves in the White House.

The policy enforces a ban on providing federal money to international groups that perform abortions or promote the option.

That means any US federally-funded aid group or other non-government organisation can’t assist with, recommend, give advice or provide any information when it comes to the emergency termination method.

Even without the ban in place, US-funded programmes don’t perform abortions – that’s already ruled out – but they can give provide information.

Now with the ban, if they really want to do that, no matter who pays for it, the US government will cut them off.

The policy also prohibits taxpayer funding for groups that lobby to legalise abortion or promote it as a family planning method.

While the ban is a blow to reproductive rights – it’s a policy that’s been seen before – the setting in which the new President chose to stage its reinstatement has abortion activists outraged.

Mr Trump signed the executive order in the Oval Office, surrounded by men.

New love for Candy Lane Candy Lane is dancing on the ceiling thanks to a new love in her life. In an interview with Woman’s Weekly, it’s apparent the 56-year-old TV presenter is completely besotted with new beau Ricky Hancock. Hanock is a 44-year-old professional dancer and the pair tell the magazine neither of them notice the 12-year age gap. Hancock made the first move anonymously by sending Lane two dozen red roses last September.

“The cute thing is, when everyone at the studio realised we’d started seeing each other, they were really pleased because they all love Ricky and they’re all quite protective of me,” said Lane. “They thought it was fantastic.”

President Donald Trump, surrounded by men, shows off a signed executive order to reinstitute a policy barring any recipient of US assistance from performing or promoting abortions abroad with money they receive from non-US sources.

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With his Vice President and staff looking on, the President sealed the deal on the “global gag rule” – there didn’t appear to be any women alongside the president when he did so.

The policy has been institut-

ed by Republican administrations and rescinded by Democratic ones since 1984.

Most recently, former President Barack Obama ended the ban in 2009, and Trump of course made it a priority to move against it.

The World Health Organisation estimates that 21.6 million women a year have unsafe abortions performed in developing countries around the world, accounting for 13 per cent of all maternal deaths.

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Brainwashed into becoming a prostitute A clairvoyant in Japan has been forced to pay a huge sum of money to a woman she forced into sex work.

Tokyo District Court ruled that the fortune teller, who has not been named, must pay the

victim £640,000 ($NZ110,000), according to the Daily Mail.

Presiding Judge Sotaro Tomuro ruled that the seer brainwashed her client into believing she owed her money and then forced her to pay off the

debt by becoming a sex worker.

The clairvoyant then took nearly all of her income, thought to be around £640,000.

In his ruling yesterday Judge Tomuro said: “The fortune teller fuelled the woman’s fears by

leading her to believe that she owed her a lot of money”.

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‘Hooked on sex drug’ George Michael was addicted to a sex drug which led to his death, his former lover has claimed. Escort Paul Stag, who dated the singer for nine years from 2004, said he often supplied him with Liquid G, also known as chems and GHB, Daily Mail reports. He said he believes the drug was in George’s system when he died aged 53 on Christmas Day. “George was mad on G. He loved it. It is 100 per cent he would have had chems on Christmas Eve before his death.” Stag, 48, said the Wham! singer would text him with the code word “champagne” when he wanted the drug and they would meet up and have sex. “He was incredibly sexually active and in his mind drugs equalled sex and sex equalled drugs. My belief is he didn’t separate that until the day he died.”

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May accused of cover-up Britain and America gave contrasting accounts of a Trident missile failure following 24 hours of chaos over the incident which has seen Theresa May accused of a “cover-up”.

There were immediate calls for an inquiry after a newspaper reported there had been a “serious malfunction” during an unarmed Trident test in June last year and that the missile may have “veered off in the wrong direction towards America”.

In a statement the British Government said the Trident nuclear submarine had been “successfully tested and certified, allowing Vengeance to return into service”.

Theresa May appeared on the BBC’s Andrew Marr show and refused four times to say that she knew about the Trident misfire off the coast of Florida in the weeks before she forced a Commons vote calling for the renewal of the nuclear deterrent.

May said only that she has “absolute faith in our Trident missiles” and that “I think we should defend our country.”

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A Trident missile being launched from a submarine.

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In brief Writer sacked over tweet A Saturday Night Live writer has been sacked over an offensive Barron Trump tweet. The SNL writer has been suspended indefinitely after tweeting a poorly received joke about Trump’s 10-year-old son, Barron. In a nowdeleted tweet, Katie Rich tweeted that Barron “will be this country’s first homeschool shooter”. An outcry on social media from across the political spectrum followed, with many calling for a boycott of the comedy show.

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Downing Street briefing for the media, May’s official spokeswoman admitted that the Prime Minister was informed about the test before she addressed MPs on the £40 billion renewal of the nuclear deterrent last year.

“The Defence Secretary [Sir Michael Fallon] and the Prime Minister are routinely informed when one of these specific ‘demonstration and shakedown’ operations are planned and on the outcome of them.

“In this instance, that was in June so it was under the then

Prime Minister [David Cameron].

“On taking office, the current Prime Minister was briefed on a range of nuclear issues, including this.”

The spokeswoman declined to say whether May was informed of a malfunction in the missile system, stating it was not Government policy to discuss operational details of tests in public.

CNN reported an unnamed US defence official with direct knowledge of the incident had confirmed the unarmed Trident II D5 missile veered off course af-

ter being launched from a Royal Navy submarine off the coast of Florida.

Mary Creagh, a Labour MP, said: “You have advised us not to believe everything we read in the Sunday newspapers. But should we believe the White House official who, while we’ve been sitting here debating, has confirmed to CNN that a missile did auto selfdestruct off the coast of Florida?

“And if that is the case, why is the British Parliament and the British public the last people to know?”

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Heat bringing out the creepy-crawlies Heatwave conditions across New South Wales have been stirring some scary creatures – with an increase in funnel-web spider activity that has led to two people being bitten by the spiders in recent weeks.

The Australian Reptile Park said the recent warm humid conditions have encouraged the spiders to be active.

But while conditions may be perfect for the highly venomous creepy-crawly, authorities say supplies of life-saving funnelweb anti-venom are in danger of running low.

Captive spiders are milked of their venom as part of the anti-

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venom manufacturing process at the Central Coast’s Australian Reptile Park, which is the only wildlife sanctuary that milks the spiders in the nation.

But keepers say not enough spiders are being handed in by the public, meaning stocks are alarmingly low.

Members of the public are being urged to help save lives by facing their fears and following instructions on the park’s website to safely capture the spiders.

“Twenty-sixteen saw the least amount of hand-ins in the park’s history, despite good exposure and community awareness,” park keeper, Ranger Mick Tate said.

Milking a funnel-web.

“Should supplies continue to diminish the lifesaving anti-venom programme will be in jeopardy.”

The warning comes after an

increase in spider bites being reported in NSW. A woman asleep in her bed in the Southern Highlands and a Taree resident were bitten in recent weeks, compared with no reported bites in the same period last year.

Funnel-web spiders are known for their highly-toxic and fastacting venom but no deaths have been recorded since the antivenom programme was introduced more than 35 years ago.

Meanwhile, Sydney is on track for its hottest summer on record.

If Sydneysiders are subjected to one more day above 35°C, it will equal the record set in 1896.

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Detectives have arrested two more people in their investigation of the attempted murder of a policeman in Northern Ireland. The men, aged 30 and 39, were detained over the petrol station forecourt shooting of a young officer in north Belfast on Sunday. A 36-year-old man remained in custody on Monday night. The community officer was shot three times in the arm and commanders believe his body armour might have saved him from further harm.

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Victim ‘perfect little baby’ The youngest person to die during the Bourke St rampage in Melbourne’s CBD has been remembered by his parents as the most “beautiful, loving, happy, and perfect little baby”. Three-month old Zachary Bryant died at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital from the injuries he suffered when his pram was struck by a car allegedly being driven by Dimitrious Gargasoulas.

His sister Zara is in a stable condition at the same hospital where doctors and nurses fought so hard to save Zachary.

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Selfie breath-test A Sydney police officer’s dedication to the job has landed him on the wrong side of the law after he performed a breath test on himself after a big night and was found to be over the alcohol limit. Joshua Matthew Donoghue, 25, was fined $440 and ordered to give up his licence for three months after he turned up to a shift worse for wear the day after a boozy work party last July. Donoghue performed a breath test on himself and a breath analysis reading came back at 0.077.

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Technology affecting our teens

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really feel for parents raising teens amidst a backdrop of online distraction and interference.

Every time we feel we’re on top of technology, something else comes along to create fear and uncertainty just one step ahead of us.

Which is why I read a report out yesterday, titled Parents Worry Children Are More Likely To Be Bullied In The Online World Than On A Playground with interest.

Discussing parents’ views surrounding cyberbullying and the online world, the report, by Norton Cyber Security Insights, revealed that while 71 per cent of parents in New Zealand allowed their children to access the internet before age 11, many had a wide range of concerns.

It goes on to say that cyberbullying is a growing issue and parents are struggling to identify and respond to the threat.

The days when bullying took place in the school playground only are long gone, replaced by never-ending technology access and cell phones now permanently attached to our teens’ palms.

We see daily the wonderful and positive benefits technology has on our young people, but I often think they have many more pressures to deal with these days.

Keeping them safe and sound is both the parents’ job and that of the wider community, and making them aware of the dangers is a huge responsibility, especially when the goal posts keep moving.

One of the issues that parents still feel in the dark about is recognising the signs of cyberbullying and what to do if their children are impacted.

They advise the first step is for all parents to educate themselves about the signs and learn how to establish an open line of communication around the issue.

To learn more about cyberbullying signs and tips to start an open conversation that is easier for both parents and children, visit https://au.norton.com/ guide/kids-internet-safety-tips It doesn’t have to all be doom and gloom. Our kids are smart and technology is an amazing attribute to their lives.

Let’s just be aware of the issues, and work together to stamp out bullying in each and every form it may appear.

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LETTERS

Salmon Fishery After reading the article on Stuff, (January 16) re Salmon fishery, I believe Mr Ritchie has a point and want to support him.

So, we have 250,000 salmon smolt returning to the sea, we lose 12,500 into the south irrigation scheme and apparently 237,500 go down the river and out to sea.

What a load of rubbish. What about the ponds on the north side of the river? They are so full of salmon, it is a disaster. In fact, I call it a mismanagement of a fishery!

What I would like to know is, is there anything being done about it?

This letter is not about water issues. I have lived here all my life. I know water is a necessity to the rural sector and is there to share. All I want is the salmon smolt going the right way. But I

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would say to the irrigation pond owners, are you aware that salmon live for three years, spawn and die?

This must be a concern, as from the day the ponds were built, the fish were carried down the races into the ponds. Some ponds must have a slurry of decaying salmon on the bottom.

As to Fish & Game, you have a lot to answer for, and believe me, it’s not going to go away. Remember the article you wrote The Nuts and Bolts of Salmon Fishing, Mr Webb, when you took one month of salmon fishing off us?

I hope you don’t take any more fishing time away by shortening the season again. It hasn’t made one bit of difference to the numbers returning because they are not getting out to sea in the first place.

Kevin Frazier Ashburton

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NZ to be offered one-on-one deal US President Donald Trump has indicated that the 11 other countries of the TPP – including New Zealand – will be approached to negotiate a one-on-one deal with the United States.

Earlier yesterday President Donald Trump signed an executive order to the Trade Representative (trade minister) to give notice to the other 11 countries, and the depositary of the agreement – New Zealand – that the US withdraws as a signatory and from the negotiating process.

Later Trump told union leaders at the White House that the US was going to have one-on-ones.

“And if somebody misbehaves, we are going to send them a letter of termination, 30 days and they’ll either straighten it out or we’re gone – not one of these deals where you can’t get out of them and it’s a disaster.”

The US already has free trade agreements with five of the other signatories: Canada, Mexico, Chile,

President Donald Trump signs the executive order to withdraw the US from the 12-nation TransPacific Partnership trade pact.

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New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay says trade ministers from TPP countries will meet in

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Hellaby directors sell to Bapcor Senior executives at Hellaby Holdings sold down their stakes in the business to suitor Bapcor just days after the independent directors ended months of opposition to the takeover.

Just one non-executive director has held onto some of his shares in Hellaby, documents filed with the NZX show.

Alan Clarke, Hellaby’s chief executive and managing director sold his entire stake of 106,000 shares on January 18 for $381,600. Hellaby’s independent directors backed the offer from ASX-listed Bapcor of $3.60 a share on January 16, after the offer went unconditional and Bapcor secured more than 50 per cent of the company’s shares.

In September 2016, when the bid was first announced at $3.30 a share, Clarke told BusinessDesk that he didn’t disagree with commentary that the bid was opportunistic.

Clarke joined Hellaby in November 2015 from Abano Healthcare, where he had successfully fended off multiple takeover bids. He remains managing director of Hellaby to help manage the change in ownership.

The only executive who didn’t sell down his entire holding was Paul Byrnes, who has been a nonexecutive director at Hellaby since 2003. The documents show that he sold just 20,000 shares to Bapcor for $72,000 on January 18. This reduced his stake to 980,086 shares, or 1 per cent of Hellaby’s shares, from 1,000,086 shares. At the price of $3.60 a share, Byrne’s stake is worth $3.52 million.

Byrnes, alongside former chairman Steve Smith, are staying on as independent directors until the takeover closes. Smith, sold his stake of 200,000 shares on January 19 for $720,000.

Richard Jolly, Hellaby’s chief fi-

nancial officer and company secretary sold his stake of 150,000 shares on January 19 for $540,000.

Mark Cowsill, a former director resigned on January 23 following the boardroom changes instigated by the new majority owner. He sold 10,000 shares on January 19 for $36,000.

Gary Mollard, another former director, sold his stake of 32,648 shares for $117,533 on January 19.

He also resigned on January 23.

James Sclater sold his 145,701 shares for $524,524 on January 18.

He also resigned on January 23.

As at January 24, Bapcor holds 83 per cent of Hellaby and is seeking 90 per cent so it can take full ownership and de-list the company from the NZX. The closing date for the takeover offer is February 7. Hellaby shares were unchanged at $3.58, while Bapcor was also unchanged on the ASX at $A5.47.

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the coming months to discuss the future of the agreement.

The cabinet, which met yesterday for the first time this year, is

US involved in the TPP. “However, the agreement still has value as an FTA with the other countries involved.”

A number of TPP countries had expressed a strong commitment to the agreement, including Japan which has ratified.

Trump also told the unions: “We are going to put a lot of people back to work. We are going to use common sense. We are going to do it the way it is supposed to be done.

“We are going to stop the ridiculous trade deals that have taken everybody out of our country and taken companies out of our countries. It is going to be reversed.”

It was then adopted as the primary trade initiative of President Barack Obama and was concluded in October 2015.

Japan and New Zealand have both completed changes to their domestic legislation which would take effect if the TPP entered into force.

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Minimum wage set to increase Workplace Relations Minister Michael Woodhouse yesterday announced the minimum wage will rise 50 cents from April 1 to $15.75 per hour, or about 53 per cent of the average hourly rate.

The 3.3 per cent increase will directly benefit 119,500 people, or 4.8 per cent of people employed, Woodhouse said in a statement.

In 2016, when the rate was raised 50 cents to $15.25, 152,700 directly benefited, or 6.4 per cent of the workforce at the time, of which 74,900 were on $14.75 an hour.

The starting out and training hourly minimum wages for youth workers will increase to $12.60 from $12.20 per hour, remaining at 80 per cent of the adult minimum wage.

“At a time when annual inflation is 0.4 per cent, a 3.3 per cent increase to the minimum wage will give our lowest paid workers more money in their pockets, without hindering job

growth or imposing undue pressure on businesses,” Woodhouse said. “Annual increases to the minimum wage since 2009 reflect this government’s commitment to growing the economy, boosting incomes and supporting job growth throughout New Zealand.”

Hourly wages rose at a 1.7 per cent annual pace in the September quarter to $29.78, 49 cents higher than a year earlier, as an expanding population has kept a lid on pay increases.

The current minimum wage of $15.25 is about 51 per cent of the average hourly rate of $29.78, and has been trending higher since 2009 when it was about 49.6 percent.

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Courgettes - plentiful and versatile Courgettes (also known as zucchini) are readily available and easy to cook with. Make the most of the season with these quick and simple recipes but don’t be afraid to let your imagination run wild with this versatile vegetable.

Courgette and feta bake with tzatzika dressing Ingredients 4 eggs 5-6 grated courgettes, squeezed dry I small red onion, finely chopped 100g feta cheese, crumbled 2T chopped herbs 1 minced red chili (optional) 3/4C flour Salt and pepper to taste 1T olive oil Tzatziki 1C unsweetened yoghurt 1C chopped cucumber Crushed garlic to taste 1T chopped mint Method ■ Preheat oven to 200°C. ■ Beat eggs in a large bowl, add the rest of the ingredients and stir until combined.

■ Pour into a heavy baking dish and bake for 20-30 minutes.

■ To make the tzatziki, mix all ingredients together and serve with courgette bake.

■ Serve with a green salad.

Zucchini relish Ingredients 750g yellow and green zucchini, diced 1 medium to large onion, chopped 2T rock salt 3 red capsicums, diced 2C apple cider vinegar 1.5C raw sugar 1T cornflour 2T celery seeds or fennel seed 2T yellow mustard seed 1T turmeric powder 2-3 cloves crushed garlic 1-2 finely chopped chili if required Method ■ Place the zucchini and onion in a plastic bowl, cover with water, add the salt and leave to sit for several hours.

■ Drain zucchini mix and place in a pot.

■ Add the rest of the ingredients, except the cornflour, bring to a low boil and stir gently to dissolve the sugar.

■ Dissolve the cornflour in a little water and add to the simmering mixture.

■ Continue to simmer uncovered for around 30 minutes until thick.

■ Pour into hot sterilised jars and seal immediately.

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■ Unroll the pastry on a lightly floured board and place on a flat oven tray lined with baking paper.

■ Spread with courgette and ricotta mix and top with the courgette, leaving a 2cm border around the edge.

■ Bring the pastry up to form an edge for the filling. Pinch corners and several spots along the sides to keep filling in.

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Method ■ Heat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and dust a baking sheet with a little flour.

■ Place a grater on top of a clean tea towel and coarsely grate the courgettes.

■ Lift the corners of the tea towel and, holding it over the sink or bowl, twist to compact the courgettes and squeeze out as much liquid as you can.

■ Put the flour, oats, baking soda and 1t salt in a large bowl.

■ Add most of the cheese (save a little for the top), and the zucchini.

■ Mix the buttermilk and honey together then pour into the flour mixture.

■ Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough starts to clump together ■ Tip onto bench and knead briefly to bring all the loose bits together – do not overwork the dough or the bread may become heavy.

■ Shape into a round loaf and place on the baking sheet.

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Courgette muffins Ingredients 50g courgette, grated 1 apple, grated Juice of one orange 1 egg 75g butter, melted 300g self-raising flour ½ t baking powder ½ t cinnamon 100g raw sugar Handful of sultanas Method ■ Heat oven to 190°C ■ Brush muffin tin with cooking oil.

■ Place courgette and apple in a bowl, add orange juice, butter and stir to combine.

■ Add flour, baking powder, spices, sugar and sultanas, stir to combine.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

■ CRICKET

In brief

Back to the drawing board The New Zealand cricket team can rule a line through the Bangladesh clean sweeps on their summer ‘To Do’ list, and scroll to the more intimidating jobs on the calendar.

The Black Caps’ results, winning eight matches across three formats, were commendable but expected.

Most victories were convincing, albeit against an injurystricken opposition in the tests.

It was effectively an exercise in mojo replenishment after last month’s 3-0 Chappell-Hadlee Trophy loss to Australia, which coach Mike Hesson described as “an aberration”.

Hesson and captain Kane Williamson can now sit their 14-man squad down in comfy chairs, preferably with popcorn and a selection of stockpiled Tangy Fruits, to analyse how they return the favour against a David Warner-depleted opposition.

The true gauge of the season is about to be revealed with matches next Monday, Thursday and Sunday, followed by the full South African series.

The pre-Christmas video footage of Australia dispatching New Zealand might require an R18 rating, but it will be necessary to relive the pain as the tourists head here with similar personnel.

“We’ve got a whole heap of footage on those blokes,” Hesson said.

“We know we weren’t at our best. We probably didn’t have the resources that we’ve got available now.

RESULTS ■ Shooting Malvern Rifle Club At Coalgate At 500 and 600 yards TR Grade Bevan Mehrtens 50.07, 75.05, Murray Steele 50.07, 73.10, Tim Webb 49.06, 73.08, Charlie Ledbrook 49.03, 72.07, Richard Rowlands 50.05, 70.01,

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125.12 123.17 122.14 121.10 120.06

Tom Latham may wear the keeper’s gloves against Australia.

“It’s a huge and exciting series for us; obviously playing in front of big home crowds is going to be important.”

Consulting stakeholders who have experienced the Australians first-hand in the Big Bash League might also be prudent.

Sydney Sixers squad member Colin Munro will have built some inside knowledge, as will Brisbane Heat coach Daniel Vettori, bowling coach Shane Bond and captain Brendon McCullum, or Melbourne Stars coach Stephen Fleming.

Hesson said Warner’s absence reflected the nature of international cricket.

“Most sides either have someone left out at some stage, or injuries. We’ve certainly been in that boat.

Ashburton District RC John Snowden 50.03, 72.05, John Fleming 48.03, 69.06, Coby Snowden 45.01, 64.01 , Brian Hawkesby 43.01, 44.00,

122.08 117.09 109.02 87.01

F & FTR Mike Chui 56..03 85.05.

Rod Fairlie 59.04. 81.06.

Mark Alexander 56.03. 83.04.

Daniel Alexander 58.02. 80.03.

Alan Choie 60.05. 76.02.

Chris Brown 59.05. 60.06.

141.08 140.10 139.07 138.05 136.07 119.11

Ashburton District RC Murray Cook 56.03, 54.01,

110.04

“They’ve got plenty of good players, though.”

Hesson said Tom Latham and Tom Blundell were likely to share the wicketkeeping duties across the series, depending on conditions.

That’s provided Latham feels up to the task after returning to the gloves in Ford Trophy action for Canterbury against Auckland in their game at Rangiora on Saturday.

If he goes behind the stumps it comes with an opportunity cost as an athletic fielder capable of outstanding catches and tenacious chasing.

However, it means an extra allrounder can be brought into the middle order in Luke Ronchi’s groin injury-enforced absence.

Latham has kept for New Zea-

DRAWS

land in three of his 49 ODIs and four of his 12 T20Is. All those appearances were in 2012 and 2013.

He has always played as a middle order batsman in such circumstances.

“We’ve got options, won’t make that decision until day before the game,” Hesson said.

“We’ve used Tom in the past spasmodically, and he’s done a good job for us.”

Selector Gavin Larsen stressed Blundell was the frontline option to keep.

Despite some excellent batting and bowling performances against Bangladesh, catching was a key area for improvement with five dropped in the slip cordon at Hagley Oval.

“It was unique really,” Hesson said. “In Wellington it was pretty much everywhere except the slips, in this [Christchurch] test we dropped a relatively tough one early on, and then you lose a bit of confidence.

“Obviously we were pretty ordinary in that department. That’s something we’re going to have to tidy up.

“Guys like Ross [Taylor] and Tim [Southee] have taken a lot of test catches between them.

“Obviously Jeet [Raval] is new [to the cordon] but he’s been exceptional in the slips since he’s been with us.

“They do plenty of work on it.

“Sometimes you drop one catch and you start thinking about it too much and maybe try a bit hard.”

- NZME Travel: Mary-Lou Watson, No 12 Lynn’s Small Salon: Jenny Williams, No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Hilary Ward

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January 31 Women’s Division Opening day Gwen Forbes Salver Report 8.30am for meeting and clubhouse draw.

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Starters D. Lowe P. Bell Cards B. Harris J. Smith Tea Duty Committee Draw steward J. Bruhns 9 Holes Sylvia Williams Trophy

Law ‘makes no sense’ Cricket’s lawmakers have been urged to step in following the bizarre run out dismissal of New Zealand batsman Neil Wagner. Mike Hesson was left shaking his head after umpire Marais Erasmus correctly deemed an airborne Wagner was out in the second test against Bangladesh. Wagner grounded his bat before wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan flicked the ball onto the stumps from close range. His feet were still to make contact with safe ground and, because of that, he was deemed out. Had it been his feet making initial contact, rather than bat, it would have been not out. - NZME

Bowlers under pressure England cricket coach Trevor Bayliss has warned his one-day bowlers there is a queue forming to gatecrash the Champions Trophy squad. Bayliss has just seen his 50over side lose 2-1 in a series against India and, before attention moves to the three-match Twenty20 leg, there was time for the Australian to review what he saw in Pune, Cuttack and Kolkata. “The bowlers would be disappointed with their lack of consistency in the series,” he said.

- PA

Warner wanted a rest David Warner is worn out. On the same day he claimed back-toback Allan Border medals, Warner admitted he is in need of the rest Cricket Australia has given him from the upcoming series against New Zealand. The nation’s favourite slugger will instead put his feet up at home in Sydney before embarking on arguably the toughest challenge in world test cricket – facing India in the subcontinent. “I’ve got a bit of time at home which is great,” Warner said yesterday.

- AAP

Munro heeds lessons Former Black Caps skipper Brendon McCullum will be hoping his mentoring of fellow Kiwi Colin Munro does not come back to haunt him in tonight’s Big Bash semi-final. Munro represented New Zealand with McCullum, but only forged a serious bond with him in the Caribbean Premier League last winter. Munro said McCullum encouraged him to always be aggressive, regardless of recent results with the bat.

- AAP

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

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In brief

■ OPINION

Sometimes the little guy wins

By Matt MarkhaM

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

E

veryone loves the story of the little guy or girl excelling on the big stage.

There’s a certain feel-good factor to seeing something that shouldn’t really happen by the laws of logic, happen and they always make the best stories as opposed to hearing more and more about the same old all the time.

Upsets are what keeps things interesting in life.

The unexpected is a beautiful thing.

On Saturday, at the Trentham Racecourse in Wellington, one of those feel-good moments unfolded.

And it came courtesy of a quietly spoken Ashburton thoroughbred racing legend – Snooky Cowan and his galloper Signify.

The trainer and horse combination left some of the biggest names in racing in their wake when he claimed a last-stride victory in New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s premier sprinting event, the Telegraph Handicap worth $250,000.

Ashburton’s Snooky Cowan trained Signify to win the Telegraph.

Group One races of such prestige are supposed to be won by horses who have been subjected to big price purchases at the yearling sales.

People spend hours poring over bloodlines and breeding before spending millions of dollars in the hope of picking up a horse good enough to win a big race.

Cowan and his wife, Tracey, spent just $5500 to buy Signify.

Favour in big races is so heavily weighted toward the stables with big numbers of horses.

These establishments can have upward of 60 horses in work at any given time, so by the laws of logic they should have horses good enough to win hidden in there somewhere.

Cowan trains just three horses.

And two of them are currently in the paddock spelling.

That leaves Signify as his only

Ellis confident

racing prospect at the current point of time.

And finally, punters are usually bang on the money when it comes round to the big feature races.

The form exposed to them is countless and finding the winners is supposed to be easier in those type of races as opposed to any other run of the mill race where anything can happen.

The majority of big races in New Zealand are won by horses paying less than $5 for the win.

Signify paid $46 for the win and $11 for the place.

So when you break it all down, what transpired in the one minute and seven seconds that it took Signify to claim his maiden Group One victory – he probably shouldn’t have been able to do it.

But he did.

And after a long sabbatical on the sidelines, racing in the Mid Canterbury region was back on the biggest of stages and being shone out to the world like a beacon.

And that’s pretty cool.

Because, after all, who doesn’t love the story of an underdog.

Heroic Valour’s performance at Ellerslie this weekend will determine the future direction of his three-year-old career. The Group One-winning colt has improved with his first-up run and he will strip a fitter horse for Sunday’s Listed NZB Insurance Karaka Mile. “He worked extremely well this morning and we’re pretty confident he will run very well,” Te Akau principal David Ellis said. - NZME

All focus on Karaka The countdown to the New Zealand thoroughbred industry’s most important week is on, as a host of the world’s most prominent racehorse owners, agents and trainers descend on Auckland ahead of the 91st NZ Bloodstock National Yearling Sales Series at Karaka. The vibrant Karaka Million twilight races at Ellerslie on Sunday herald the start of festivities, with Prime Minister Bill English set to officially open Karaka on Monday. - NZME

Menari to ease loss As he looks forward to Menari cementing his Golden Slipper prospects at Rosehill, trainer Gerald Ryan has reflected on the loss of one of his stable favourites. Bachman was unable to be saved after succumbing to the effects of a snake bite which happened when he was in the spelling paddock.

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In brief

■ AVONDALE

Big stage awaits for top filly Roger James is favouring Ellerslie as the venue for the next appearance of his smart debut winner Monrecour.

The Cambridge trainer has accepted for today’s NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race at Avondale, but Sunday is his preferred option.

“I’ve nominated her for the special conditions 1400 and that’s where she’ll go if she gets in,” James said.

Monrecour caught James off guard when she was successful at the Te Aroha trials last month before she repeated the dose on race day at Tauranga.

“She surprised me in her trial because she hadn’t showed anything out of the ordinary, but her trial was the quickest of the day including Xtravagant,” he said.

If Monrecour bypasses Avondale, I Am

Gracie will firm in favour as the race will represent a major step back in class for the filly.

She was third behind the highly-regarded Romancer in the Listed Mufhasa Stakes two runs back before she finished less than six lengths off the unbeaten Volpe Veloce when eighth in the Gr.2 Eight Carat Classic.

Meanwhile, James is expecting improvement from Pythagoras when he steps out in today’s AJC Members’ Maiden.

“He was a bit disappointing in his first run.

“But in saying that he blew the start and was 12 lengths off them at the 600 and finished a bit over four lengths from them at the finish,” James said.

“His work had been above average before that.”

- NZME

M2

when Shadow Fox takes aim at Saturday’s Thorndon Mile.

“It’s just really nice to have a horse good enough to be in a race like this,” Gulliver said.

Hall Of Fame hasn’t missed a beat since he triumphed in the Gr.1 Levin Classic at Trentham last time out.

“He’ll go to the Waikato Guineas and the Avondale Guineas and then on to the Derby,” Te Akau’s David Ellis said. Hall Of Fame is currently a $9 chance in the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby market behind Sacred Elixir.

- NZME

4YO deserves luck

Monrecour’s trainer Roger James.

Thorndon Mile a career highlight for Gulliver Steve Gulliver is heading into unknown territory at Trentham this weekend.

The Stratford trainer will saddle his first Group One runner

Derby hope ready

Shadow Fox has come a long way in a short time with four wins from his 11 career starts and he earned his Thorndon spot with a successful open class debut at

Trentham earlier this month.

The six-year-old son of Keeninsky took up his usual role in front and he ran his rivals into the deck by four and a half lengths.- NZME

Smart mare Romantic Maid just needs a change in racing fortunes to further her record. “If she’d have had any luck in her last three starts she would have been back in winning form,” trainer Roger James said. Successful in Sydney last season, Romantic Maid’s most recent appearances have resulted in minor placings at Te Rapa, Ellerslie and at Tauranga. - NZME

Top jumper retired Dashing Taranaki jumper Rangatira has been retired. The winner of the Great Northern Steeplechase and the Wellington Steeplechase, he returned from a tendon injury last winter to place in one of his three starts over the big fences. - NZME

Avondale gallops Today at Avondale Raceway

Avondale JC Venue: Avondale Meeting Date: 25 January 2017 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 1.07pm MAGNESS THE MIGHTY STEAM TRAIN 2100 $7000, MAIDEN, 2100m 1 4x322 Red Raven b (18) 58.5 ...............R Elliot (a2) 2 93244 Markwood b (16) 58.5 .....................A Collett 3 923 Master Of Speed (1) 58.5 ..........M Coleman 4 66364 Splendido b (11) 58.5.................G Cooksley 5 07402 Nipabrandy (3) 58.5 ........................S Collett 6 88259 No Loitering 58.5.......................... Scratched 7 32075 Who Dares Wins (13) 58.5 .............. S Spratt 8 8604 Reddito (15) 58.5 ..................... K McCulloch 9 95836 Shine On (10) 58.5.....................M Cameron 10 92758 Whopper’s (6) 58.5.....................D Prastiyou 11 77202 Highway To Heaven (7) 57 ............J Waddell 12 53593 Jumeirah (9) 56.5 ...................... M D Plessis 13 67683 Contestant (19) 56.5 .................S McKay (a) 14 75593 Rocanic (12) 56.5....................B Hutton (a1) 15 74495 Medini (17) 56.5 .......................... E Farr (a2) 16 5 Raison D’etre 55 .......................... Scratched 17 650x7 Te Taika 58.5 ................................ Scratched 18 50069 Arctic Miss (4) 55 ........................T Thornton 19 60698 Head Rush (5) 57 20 90x7 Takeit To Thelimit (8) 58.5 21 0x99 Refined (2) 56.5 22 x0009 The Mello Way (14) 57 Emergencies: Te Taika, Arctic Miss, Head Rush, Takeit To Thelimit, Refined, The Mello Way 2 1.42pm ALLOWAY 1600 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 25x10 Castle Ridge th (10) 59 ................... R Jones

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2 90x61 Chankowong (2) 58.5 ..............B Hutton (a1) 3 3319x Loriggio tdmb (7) 58.5 .............. K McCulloch 4 34152 Floating Heart (5) 58 ......................V Colgan 5 94x14 Dangerous Pony (3) 57 ............... D Johnson 6 5x16 Mongolian Legend b (4) 57 ...........O Bosson 7 500x0 Makarios m (11) 56.5 .................D Prastiyou 8 70x09 Just Call Me Riley (12) 56 .............M McNab 9 1 Hi Gorgeous d (8) 55.5 ............. M D Plessis 10 79x44 Real Savvy d (9) 55.5 ......S Weatherley (a2) 11 x0075 Ultimate Image d (6) 55.5 ..........M Cameron 12 77588 Georgethefifth m (1) 54.5 ............T Thornton 3 2.17pm AULD LANG SYNE MAIDEN $7000, 1600m 1 4 Bertarelli (6) 58.5 ........................ D Johnson 2 0x580 Bachro (11) 58.5 .......................S McKay (a) 3 54x00 He Rocks (13) 58.5 .....................T Thornton 4 5 Chiron (8) 58.5 ........................... L Satherley 5 7x007 Big Marne (12) 58.5 ........................S Collett 6 09000 Makfactor (10) 58.5 .....................C Lammas 7 2 Boomerang (1) 57 .............................L Innes 8 800 Sun Genes (4) 57............................ S Spratt 9 5 Lovelight (3) 56.5 ...................... M D Plessis 10 008x0 Letizia (9) 56.5 ...........................R Elliot (a2) 11 00 Sea Blinka 56.5 ............................ Scratched 12 x5940 Incantesimo (5) 55 .......................... C Grylls 13 0 Mumm (2) 55..............................M Cameron 14 988 Zabay (7) 55 ....................................A Collett 4 2.52pm AJC MEMBERS MAIDEN $7000, 1600m 1 x9x47 Deebee Perci (3) 58.5 .................T Thornton 2 0 Freeman (13) 58.5 3 0x088 Head Office (7) 58.5 4 090 Oraiste (11) 58.5 .............................A Collett 5 0 Pythagoras (14) 58.5 .....................V Colgan

6 66x03 Shadows (2) 57 ............................... S Spratt 7 Good Union (12) 57 ......................O Bosson 8 x4586 Zuma (1) 56.5 ...............................J Waddell 9 6433 Grand Soleil (8) 55 ........................M McNab 10 2 Princess El Jay (10) 55 ............... D Johnson 11 37. Inscription (6) 55 ............................. C Grylls 12 9 Avant (9) 55.............................. K McCulloch 13 70 Vendima (4) 55 .......................... M D Plessis 14 00 Vironvay (5) 55 ..................................L Innes 5 3.27pm THE ISLE OF SKYE MAIDEN $7000, 1400m 1 96043 Sir Harold (9) 58.5......................M Cameron 2 50x4 One More Dream 58.5 ................. Scratched 3 67x38 Tobi (12) 58.5 .............................. E Farr (a2) 4 2 Sidestep (5) 57..............................O Bosson 5 4355 No Wahalla 57 .............................. Scratched 6 x6x23 Hush Little Sista (8) 56.5.......... D Danis (a4) 7 0640x Angel Van Haarlem (10) 56.5 .... M D Plessis 8 7x587 Sensibility (2) 56.5 ........................J Waddell 9 Aurora Borealis (4) 56.5 .............D Prastiyou 10 00x8 Liz’s Gift (7) 56.5 .............................M Vance 11 494 Sharp Proposition (1) 55 .............C Lammas 12 5x657 Markova (3) 55 ............................T Thornton 13 5x5 Sweet Chastity (11) 55................ D Johnson 14 7 Ruction (6) 55 ................................V Colgan 15 08 Corporate Raider 57 .................... Scratched Emergency: Corporate Raider 6 4.05 NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE $12,000, Rating 65 Benchmark Fillies and Mares*, 1200m 1 x1775 Botanic dm (2) 60..........................J Waddell 2 65524 Salted Caramel dm (6) 60 .......B Hutton (a1) 3 1945x Mahalo td (4) 59 .............................. C Grylls 4 50887 Tennessee (10) 58 .......................... S Spratt

5 210x0 Let Them Talk (5) 58 .......................S Collett 6 1 Monrecour (1) 57.5 ........................V Colgan 7 x43x7 She Is Stryking dm (8) 57.5 ..............L Innes 8 01338 I Am Gracie td (3) 57.......................A Collett 9 23668 A’Larose d (9) 57 ........................ D Johnson 10 01095 Stylish Achiever (12) 57 ................O Bosson 11 100x8 Alakazam d (7) 56.5 .........S Weatherley (a2) 12 1990x Babe d (11) 55 ..............................M McNab 7 4.42pm ROBERT BURNS DAY 2017 MAIDEN $7000, MDN 3YO, 1400m 1 2 Sidestep 57.5 ............................... Scratched 2 729. Attire (10) 57.5 ................................A Collett 3 4355 No Wahalla (4) 57.5 .........S Weatherley (a2) 4 38x Wide Awake b (12) 57.5 ................O Bosson 5 7 Tightlign (2) 57.5 ......................... D Johnson 6 08 Corporate Raider (3) 57.5 ..........D Prastiyou 7 0 Shockwave (8) 57.5 ....................C Lammas 8 3 Smart Garden (9) 55.5 .................... C Grylls 9 53. Yearn (13) 55.5 ........................ K McCulloch 10 494 Sharp Proposition (1) 55.5 11 4 Vinorules (6) 55.5..............................L Innes 12 x0837 Voleuse (7) 55.5 ........................S McKay (a) 13 Elusive Meteor (5) 55.5 .............. L Satherley 14 9 Top Actress (11) 55.5 ..................T Thornton 15 5x657 Markova 55.5 ............................... Scratched Emergency: Markova 8 5.17 GOODWIN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 0 Andado b (17) 58.5 ..................... D Johnson 2 6x0x5 Scaglioni (7) 58.5 .....................A Jones (a1) 3 Porthouse Rock (3) 58.5 .................M Vance 4 333x3 Zavistic b (9) 57 ............................O Bosson

5 2. Neeson (12) 57 .................................L Innes 6 3 Breezon (11) 57 ..................A Schwerin (a2) 7 74x63 Kickatinalong (10) 57 .................. E Farr (a2) 8 3 Nopele (5) 57 .............................D Prastiyou 9 Twentysixtwelve (4) 57 ...............M Cameron 10 4638x Sacred Desire (6) 56.5 ..................M McNab 11 38x0. Allee Volante (8) 56.5 ....................J Waddell 4 Boho Chic (14) 55 .......................C Lammas 12 13 5 Midsummer Magic (15) 55 .............. S Spratt 14 Centreofattraction (1) 55 .................S Collett 15 9x Show A Leg (2) 56.5 16 9x7 Swiss Dream (13) 55 17 0640x Angel Van Haarlem (16) 56.5 Emergencies: Show A Leg, Swiss Dream, Angel Van Haarlem Blinkers on: Splendido, Refined (R1), Mongolian Legend, Georgethefifth (R2), Makfactor, Sun Genes (R3), Vironvay (R4), No Wahalla, Shockwave (R7) Blinkers off: Just Call Me Riley (R2), Chiron, Letizia (R3), Angel Van Haarlem (R5), Angel Van Haarlem (R8) Winkers on: Markwood, Reddito, Jumeirah (R1), Bertarelli, Bachro, Chiron (R3), Sensibility, Ruction (R5) Winkers off: Refined (R1) SELECTIONS

2 74674 Todd Blue Blood nwtd ............J T McInerney 3 64664 Idol Mark 18.02 .................................M Flipp 4 58642 Orangey Yellow 17.80...............A Duganzich 5 25581 Celestial Action 17.82 J & ...................D Bell 6 36341 Pattykate Gem 17.74 .......................L Ahern 7 22473 Grace Slick 17.94 L & ........................ Morris 8 12228 Cawbourne Crowie 17.62 ............M Roberts Emergencies: 9 36665 Trick Me Vara 18.34 G & ................. J Clarke 10 67536 Cawbourne Lyns 17.72 ................M Roberts 11 3.01pm WANGANUI TOYOTA SEMI 3 C1q, 305m 1 77723 Cawbourne Stick 17.54 ................M Roberts 2 73771 Mark Be Good 17.91 L & ................... Morris 3 26872 Chair Up 17.86 J &..............................D Bell 4 41353 Brighteye’s Soul 17.98 ....................... N Udy 5 86624 Culvie Den 18.02 J & ..........................D Bell 6 76665 Venga Guapa 17.80 ........................M Olden 7 47111 Bigtime Fever 17.55 .........................L Ahern 8 57327 Midnight Action nwtd ........................S Stone 9 778x5 Swirling Eddie 18.07 .........................M Flipp 10 43275 Allegro Senor 17.81 ...........................W Kite 12 3.19pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C1 SEMI 4 C1q, 305m 1 31426 Wetchester 18.07 ................................ L Bell 2 84631 Bigtime Spirit 17.63 ..........................L Ahern 3 15641 Nero 17.58 ..................................B Hodgson 4 14533 Hanover State 18.00 .......................... N Udy 5 53553 Kiwi Baxter nwtd ....................J T McInerney 6 3F422 Brilliant Ashlee 17.47 L & ................... Morris 7 23844 Opawa Top 18.02 J & ..........................D Bell 8 25734 Snow Ball Chance 17.72..........A Duganzich 9 74575 Consumate Ease 17.94 .............B Goldsack 10 23555 Cawbourne Jacko 17.75 ..............M Roberts 13 3.36pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 305m 1 67478 Gully Crusher 17.77 G & ................. J Clarke

2 23356 Allegro Power 17.81 .........................L Ahern 3 24116 Stole Me Car 17.93 ...............K A Gommans 4 16884 Unaccustomed 17.90 L &................... Morris 5 17766 Sky Delight 18.00 ........................A Turnwald 6 64787 Ben Nevis Knight 17.97............A Duganzich 7 32627 Cyndi Action 18.06 J &........................D Bell 8 86778 Vee Veery Lovely 18.49 G & ........... J Clarke Emergencies: 9 57625 Lissadell Marcus 17.89 ................. D Donlon 10 778x5 Swirling Eddie 18.07 .........................M Flipp 14 3.54pm MAX REFRIDGERATION C1 C1, 305m 1 43346 Uno Again 17.74 ................................ N Udy 2 13 Bigtime Ellie 17.73 ...........................L Ahern 3 45356 Peajay Pringles 18.10 G & .............. J Clarke 4 71451 Unawares 18.21 ..........................A Turnwald 5 43275 Allegro Senor 17.81 ...........................W Kite 6 F3278 Kyla Rose 17.80 ................................M Flipp 7 1445 You Betcha Becky 18.11 .............A Turnwald 8 65118 Butterball 18.15 ............................. M Gowan Emergencies: 9 74718 Chaos Theory 17.83 .......................M Olden 10 38517 Cawbourne Diego 18.39 ..............M Roberts 15 4.12pm LASER PLUMBING WANGANUI C1, 305m 1 66326 Another Key 17.72 J & ........................D Bell 2 84877 Vee Veery Good 17.93 G & ............. J Clarke 3 1823 You Betcha Ana 18.01.................A Turnwald 4 62765 Cawbourne Danial 17.71 ......K A Gommans 5 23555 Cawbourne Jacko 17.75 ..............M Roberts 6 37787 Scotta Pie 17.87......................... L M Pearce 7 77678 Ghostface nwtd ................................... L Bell 8 5424F Opawa Sprinter nwtd ........................M Flipp 9 83783 Johnny Angel 17.86 ................ T McCracken 10 77526 Manu Rama 17.65 ..........................L Doody

Race 1: Master Of Speed, Highway To Heaven, Rocanic, Splendido Race 2: Mongolian Legend, Floating Heart, Hi Gorgeous Race 3: Bertarelli, Boomerang, Lovelight, Incantesimo, Zabay Race 4: Princess El Jay, Deebee Perci, Grand Soleil, Zuma Race 5: Sidestep, Hush Little Sista, Tobi, Sharp Proposition Race 6: Salted Caramel, Monrecour, I Am Gracie, Let Them Talk Race 7: Yearn, Smart Garden, Attire, No Wahalla Race 8: Neeson, Zavistic, Andado, Breezon, Sacred Desire

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 8 76678 Cawbourne Jeff nwtd ...................M Roberts way Meeting Date: 25 Jan 2017 NZ Meeting number: 3 4 12.58pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C0 C0, 305m Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 1 Vee Marina nwtd .........................A Turnwald 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 2 28558 Ebony Haze nwtd .............................S Stone and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 3 46376 Unflinching nwtd L & .......................... Morris 1 12.06pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL CO C0, 305m 4 42224 Rosie nwtd ..................................J McArthur 1 26551 Irinka Darcy nwtd ............................S Codlin 5 73278 Howlin’ Ace nwtd .............................S Codlin 2 64 Alamein Kinetic nwtd K & ..................Phillips 6 8F88x Another Flag nwtd J &.........................D Bell 3 24332 Pride Of Sarah nwtd........................... N Udy 7 Jandel Man nwtd ...................K A Gommans 4 47228 Don’t Mention It nwtd ..................A Turnwald 8 78485 Ziggy Attack nwtd.............................. B Hunt 5 24837 Making It Up nwtd L & ........................ Morris 9 58567 Shazza’s Boy nwtd ............................G Hunt 6 Leon Rouge nwtd J &..........................D Bell 10 478 Cawbourne Mack nwtd ................M Roberts 7 75554 Cala D’Or nwtd..................................M Flipp 5 1.16 DOPEY DOG LASER ENGRAVING HT1 C1q, 520m 8 Bigtime Racer nwtd ..........................L Ahern 1 F3667 Opawa Gavin 30.40 G & ................. J Clarke 9 58 It’s All Me nwtd ..................................G Hunt 2 42734 Wong Full Arrest 30.75 L & ................ Morris 10 8 Cawbourne Looks nwtd ...............M Roberts 3 38863 Bigtime Coffee 30.45........................L Ahern 4 55885 Cawbourne Gable 30.80 J & ...............D Bell 2 12.23pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C0 C0, 305m 5 46627 Tammy’s Fire 30.54 ................. T McCracken 1 28x2 Scissor Clip nwtd ........................A Turnwald 6 23644 Golden Pixel 30.59 ......................B Hodgson 2 86556 Dilly’s To Much nwtd .........................S Stone 7 65753 Opawa Shay 30.27............................M Flipp 3 Cawbourne Kai nwtd ....................M Roberts 8 3613x Bushman’s Smile nwtd .....................L Ahern 4 24725 Miss Muffet nwtd .........................J McArthur 9 36778 Cawbourne Jazzy 30.19 ..............M Roberts 5 46467 Zarzuella nwtd.................................S Codlin 6 44x83 Wong All Along nwtd ...................A Turnwald 10 77788 Cawbourne Eski 30.09 .................M Roberts 7 33434 King Cormack nwtd L & ..................... Morris 6 1.33pm METEOR OPD C1 HT2 C1q, 520m 8 66432 On Da Quest nwtd ..................... L M Pearce 1 11161 Bigtime OnFire 30.67 .......................L Ahern 9 5x8 Buddy Swift nwtd ..................K A Gommans 2 61312 Geordie Who 31.02 ..........................L Ahern 10 68658 Mighty Artemis nwtd .........................G Hunt 3 78678 Cawbourne Ohio 30.46 ...................L Doody 3 12.41pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C0 C0, 520m 4 72453 Opawa Gumisie 31.04 J & ..................D Bell 5 65564 Secret Agenda 30.81 ..................B Hodgson 1 Stay Frosty nwtd ..............................L Ahern 6 33428 Banshee Reel 31.04 ........................R Waite 2 57887 Bigtime Player nwtd .........................L Ahern 7 46283 Black Roadstar 30.70....................B Mitchell 3 7227 Cawbourne Angus nwtd ...............M Roberts 8 48446 Opawa Bucks nwtd ...........................M Flipp 4 x3365 Classy Delta nwtd L & ........................ Morris 9 78488 Cawbourne Panic 30.06 ...............M Roberts 5 22632 See Eye Aye nwtd ............................L Ahern 6 62331 Cawbourne Buckle nwtd ..............M Roberts 10 77788 Cawbourne Eski 30.09 .................M Roberts 7 22754 Last Man Alive nwtd ........................M Olden 7 1.51pm AON CPF C1 HT3 C1q, 520m

1 67536 Cawbourne Lyns 30.66 ................M Roberts 2 72F57 Run Zola nwtd J &...............................D Bell 3 75677 Lick It Up 30.62 ......................J T McInerney 4 83787 World Freakshow 30.47 ..................M Olden 5 87352 Milly Rivers 31.26 ........................B Hodgson 6 37533 Bigtime Power 30.70 ........................L Ahern 7 67783 Rosco Action 31.00 ......................M Goodier 8 47356 Opawa Gail nwtd ...............................M Flipp 9 36778 Cawbourne Jazzy 30.19 ..............M Roberts 10 77788 Cawbourne Eski 30.09 .................M Roberts 8 2.08pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 HT4 C1q, 520m 1 74323 Chip Off Block nwtd ....................J McArthur 2 43666 Opawa Shiloh 30.41 ........................B Marsh 3 37431 Magic Latte 30.46 ............................L Ahern 4 35855 Chase Me Apatche 31.15 .............G Atwood 5 42122 Cawbourne Ruby nwtd.................M Roberts 6 78432 Ivanhov 30.39 K & .............................Phillips 7 74574 Kirkham Harvey 30.26 ....................L Doody 8 21274 Good Job nwtd ................................P Green 9 75888 Cawbourne Clay 30.83 J & .................D Bell 10 77788 Cawbourne Eski 30.09 .................M Roberts 9 2.26pm J P PRINT PETONE C1 SEMI 1 C1q, 305m 1 48641 Adrenalin Kick 18.19 ..............J T McInerney 2 x3431 Thrilling Mia 17.61 J & ........................D Bell 3 74553 Gully Yappa 18.09 G & .................... J Clarke 4 57464 Buzzy Gem 18.32 ..............................J Hunt 5 23772 Double Ice 17.76 ...............................M Flipp 6 44443 Cawbourne Merl nwtd J & ...................D Bell 7 113 Hypocritical 18.09 ........................M Roberts 8 24232 Yankee Foxtrot 17.84 .................... R Maisey 9 57625 Lissadell Marcus 17.89 ................. D Donlon 10 55675 Lure Me In 18.02 ...................... S Gommans 10 2.43pm FIRST SECURITY C1 SEMI 2 C1q, 305m 1 66743 Jobs Rite 17.72 ..........................B Goldsack

LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

In brief Mills stars for Spurs Patty Mills has scored a game-high 20 points and guided the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-86 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. The Australian point guard filled the void left by San Antonio’s injured stars, with Kawhi Leonard missing yesterday’s game in Brooklyn because of a sore hand, Pau Gasol due to a broken bone in his left hand, Tony Parker with a sore foot and Manu Ginobili due to back spasms. Mills shot sevenof-13 from the field and was one of seven Spurs to score in double figures, as they turned the game into a blowout with a 39-point third quarter.

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Winning streak ended

Blair Orange and Habibi Inta clear out for a big win at yesterday’s Ashburton trials.

PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 240117-MM-0001

■ ASHBURTON TRIALS

Habibi Inta sounds warning

By Matt MarkhaM

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

The stranglehold smart Mid Canterbury bred trotter, Enghien seemingly held on next month’s Hambletonian Classic at Ashburton was loosened ever so slightly yesterday.

The Greg and Nina Hopetrained trotter, who has been touted as the best three-year-old in the land, had his colours lowered by a rival in the Group Three feature at Ashburton on February 4 yesterday after a late gallop

cost him any chance of winning the three-horse heat.

Taking full advantage of the mistake, and scooting along the passing lane to win comfortably was Habibi Inta.

The Paul Nairn trained runner hasn’t been sighted since his two-year-old season, but looked on song for his resumption in a few weeks with the winning performance in the hands of leading driver, Blair Orange.

Nairn has always had a high opinion of the horse and word

has been about that the wellbred trotter had come back in fine fettle as a three-year-old.

That’s a suggestion that yesterday’s performance more than backed up.

The three trotters rated a modest 2:01 for the one mile mobile trip, but it was the closing sectionals which left a few tongues wagging.

Habibi Inta trotted his final 800 metres in 56 seconds, a speed usually reserved for pacers even taking into account the light-

ning-quick nature of the Ashburton track.

Enghien recovered quickly from his gallop to get back down and trotting and flash home for second – showing that if he can put it all together on February 4 he will still be the horse to beat.

Missandei, who is now in the stable of Bruce Negus, led the field up throughout the heat but was collared by the two threeyear-olds to finished in third, two and a half lengths behind Habibi Inta.

■ TENNIS

Venus makes history at Melbourne Park

By Darren Walton Venus Williams has edged Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in a tight encounter to become the oldest women’s grand slam semi-finalist in 23 years.

On a day of milestones, the 36-yearold former world No.1 defeated the Russian 24th seed 6-4 7-6 (7-3) in one hour and 48 minutes to reach the last four in Melbourne for the first time since 2003.

The 13th seed will face the winner of the day’s second quarter-final between fellow American Coco Vandeweghe or French Open champion Garbine Muguruza tomorrow for a place in the title match.

“Whoever wins, I’m just so excited that I have an opportunity to play again on Thursday,” Williams said following her 50th singles victory at Melbourne Park.

“I’m so excited. It was such a hardfought match. She never let up.

“It’s wonderful to be here. I want to go further.

“I’m not happy just with this, but I’m so happy to have an opportunity to go further.

“It wasn’t the easiest start to the year.

“I had to withdraw from the first tournament and there’s so much anxiety that goes with that.”

Lining up for her 37th grand slam quarter-final, Venus was giving away 11 years to Pavlyuchenkova.

But it was the two-time Australian Open junior champion who lost her nerve – and serve – at the most critical times.

In a see-sawing opening set, Pavlyuchenkova twice led by a break, only to falter late.

From 4-3 up, the Russian dropped serve twice in a row as Williams clubbed a backhand return winner down the line to snatch the set.

The second set was almost a carbon copy, with Pavlyuchenkova again broken from the same end while serving with a 4-3 lead.

The 2006 and 2007 girls’ champion in the Melbourne tournament, Pavlyuchenkova stood within two points of defeat in the 10th and 12th games of the second set but held firm to force a tiebreaker.

But from 3-1 up in the breaker, the Russian lost six straight points and handed Williams victory with her ninth double-fault on match point.

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In Miami NBA action, Dion Waiters’ three-pointer with 0.6 seconds left capped his 33-point effort, as the Heat beat Golden State 105-102, ending the Warriors’ seven-game winning streak. Australian centre Aron Baynes scored four points from 13 minutes of court time in the Pistons’ 104-109 loss against Sacramento Kings in Detroit.

Elsewhere, Austin Rivers scored 27 points, helping the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Atlanta Hawks 115-105. The Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 109-99 for their fifth win in six games, and the Pelicans beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-122.

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Turnovers big concern After a near-calamitous fourth-quarter meltdown last week, Breakers coach Paul Henare has avoided a paralysis-by-analysis approach to his team’s recent turnover woes. On the back of four straight wins, the four-time NBL champions are now back into the playoff race, but need to continue their lateseason rally against Cairns Taipans at home tomorrow. While the Breakers have steadied the ship in terms of wins and losses, their latest 86-82 victory over Perth Wildcats again exposed their propensity for handing possession back to their opponents. - NZME

Forget the cellphones England’s new vision consultant, Sherylle Calder, is to crack down on players’ use of mobile phones as she attempts to enhance their spatial awareness, a project that she believes will make them better players in time even for this year’s Six Nations Championship. Calder is adamant that her tuition will help every player as she looks to bring about improvements in decision-making that will help Eddie Jones’s side to be in prime condition for the World Cup in Japan in 2019.

- NZME

Vendeweghe on target

Venus Williams celebrates victory at Melbourne.

Power-hitter Coco Vandeweghe will play Venus Williams for a place in the Australian Open final after disposing of Garbine Muguruza yesterday. The unseeded American backed up her defeat of world No.1 Angelique Kerber with a dominant 6-4 6-0 quarter-final win over the seventhseeded Spaniard in just one hour and 24 minutes. Vandeweghe thrashed 31 winners past Muguruza – who reached the last eight without dropping a set – to earn a first grand slam semi-final of her career.

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■ MOTOR RACING

Ecclestone replaced as F1 supremo

By AlAn BAldwin Bernie Ecclestone’s 40-year reign as Formula One’s supremo has ended with the sport’s new owners Liberty Media replacing the 86-year-old Briton with American Chase Carey.

Liberty said in a statement yesterday that Carey had been appointed chief executive in addition to his current role as Formula One chairman.

Ecclestone was appointed ‘Chairman Emeritus’ with Liberty saying he would remain “available as a source of advice for the board of F1”.

“I’m proud of the business that I built over the last 40 years and all that I have achieved with Formula One,” Ecclestone said in the statement.

“I am sure that Chase will execute his role in a way that will benefit the sport.”

Carey, a 62-year-old who was executive vice-chairman of Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox, was appointed F1 chairman in September when Liberty took over the sport’s commercial rights from CVC Capital Partners.

The acquisition, which has now been approved by Liberty shareholders and the sports governing body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA), and has been valued at $US8 billion ($A11 billion) including debt, is expected to be completed imminently.

The deal has been broadly welcomed in a sport featuring famous car brands such as Ferrari, McLaren and world champions Mercedes.

Carey has spent his time since September familiarising himself with the sport, and has made clear that fundamental changes need to be made to the business model.

Formula One currently lacks a marketing department and has derived much of its revenue from television rights and race hosting fees, with Ecclestone making the deals.

The Briton has also taken the F1 circus to new destinations, such as Azerbaijan and Bahrain, that are prepared to pay handsomely to host a round of the championship even if they lack the motorsport heritage of historic European circuits.

Liberty, owned by US cable TV mogul John Malone, has emphasised the importance of the traditional venues and wants to expand in the Americas.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT office@evanstransport.co.nz 03 308 8075

DIESEL MECHANIC PERMANENT FULL TIME

Evans Transport Ltd is a proven player in the transport sector. We service the meat industry with transportation of chilled, frozen and containerised products within the Canterbury region.

We require a Diesel Mechanic to join our workshop team. The workshop team service and maintain our fleet of modern Freightliner, Kenworth and Nissan trucks, refrigerated and flat deck trailers and sundry equipment including forklifts, a combi-lift and auxiliary vehicles.

You will be required to: • work unsupervised, • hold current NZ Driver’s Licence, a Class 5 Licence would be an advantage, • have a positive attitude, • be punctual, have a strong work ethic and be able to work in a small team environment, • maintain vehicles to NZ COF standards.

Remuneration package includes a wage relevant to today’s market.

Should this position interest you, please send a CV to: Geoff Evans, PO Box 571, Ashburton 7740 Or email geoff@evanstransport.co.nz If you require any further information please phone: Geoff Evans 027 432 7612

TRUCK DRIVING POSITION

Pluck’s Engineering Ltd are an established agricultural engineering business based in Rakaia, mid-Canterbury. We manufacture, install and service a large range of products, specializing in farm machinery and dairy effluent systems. Our products have earned a sound reputation for quality, efficiency and dependability, and are sold throughout New Zealand.

We are looking for a full-time Sales Engineer to join our team. In this key role you will be primarily responsible for maintaining our existing customer base and for generating new business. This would be achieved by using your technical knowledge and sales expertise to promote our products and services and to support and develop our distributors.

To be successful in this role you will need a tertiary engineering qualification or proven technical knowledge, and working experience in technical sales or customer service preferably in the agricultural industry. Experience with irrigation and expertise in hydraulic design would be advantageous.

Other essential attributes include being self-motivated and organised, with the confidence to work autonomously. You will need to be proactive and solutions-focused, and have strong problem-solving skills. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships is critical, as is being a good team-player. You must be a good communicator in both speaking and writing, and also be computer literate with competence in MS Word and Excel.

Much of your time will be spent visiting customers and distributors spread across New Zealand, and in representing our company at shows and exhibitions. A full drivers licence and flexibility to travel regularly are therefore also required.

Close mentoring and supervision will be provided initially as you settle into the role and learn our products and culture. You will also attend relevant training courses as required.

We offer a competitive remuneration package which includes a company vehicle, and the opportunity for personal development and advancement.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

To apply for this position please email your CV with covering letter to: michael@plucks.co.nz Should you require further information, please contact: the Sales Manager on 03-302 7031 Applications close on February 10, 2017.

Driver Vacancy at Mayfield Transport

Flat Deck Semi Truck Driver- Operating an 8 x 4 Tractor unit and towing a 46’ Flat Deck.

A class 5 licence is essential for this position.

Apply in writing application to:

or

email

your

Rhys Young PO Box 104, Ashburton 7740 03 308 4079 or 0275 932142 rhys@ruraltransport.co.nz www.ruraltransport.co.nz Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

Chefs wanted Our famous Japanese Restaurant is looking for full-time Japanese chefs.

The candidates must have 5 or more years’ experience in cooking Japanese food in the restaurant or cuisine.

Please send your CVS to miyabiashburton@ hotmail.com

We need a new cleaner to join our team.

10 hours per week.

Applications e-mailed to: principal@dorie.school.nz to be received by Wednesday, February 1, 5pm.

Enquiries phone 302 0862.

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Sales Engineer

Malcolm McDowell Road PO Box 571 Ashburton 7740

Cleaner

Bernie Ecclestone

Ashburton Guardian

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Staff required We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our friendly team at the Devon Tavern.

This position is part-time (approximately 2530 hours per week), some night and weekend work will be required.

TAB and gaming machine experience is preferred however full training will be given to the right candidate.

Send your application to: devontavern@ashtrust.co.nz

We are looking for a driver with a Class 2 licence who wants to progress in the transport industry.

Duties to include shifting augers and grain suckers.

F endorsement and DG licences would be an advantage.

Applicants are subject to a history check and drug testing and must be able to legally work in NZ. Email your application and CV to: office.hobbsandbanks@xtra.co.nz

by February 3, 2017

or call into the Devon Tavern to collect an application form.

Daily Events WEDNESDAY 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real Women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

10am - 12pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Tasmanian doubles. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

THURSDAY 9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Join fun exercise with friendly group during term time.

Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZ SHED. Open day for members. 182 Methven Highway.

10am METHVEN HERITAGE

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility.

M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

1pm - 3pm ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL. Pre loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa. Cnr Thomson and Jane Streets.

1pm - 4pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB.

Association doubles, Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

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

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet, drawn doubles.

Waireka, Philip Street.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB.

Association and Golf Croquet.

Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

6pm MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. 6.30 start, Fords Road.

7pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Practise night, families welcome. 115 Racecourse Road.

CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages.

Main Street, Methven.

10am WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Coaching - Association Croquet. Waireka Croquet, Philip Street.

10.15am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning of Tai Chi for Arthritis.

M.S.A, Social hall, Havelock Street.

10.45am M.S.A.TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of may aircraft from past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social afternoon, you are welcome to have a go. 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

6pm WAIREKA GOLF CROQUET. Twilight Golf Croquet, nonmembers welcome $5 have a go, Mallets available, Waireka, Philip Street.

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BUSINESS NOTICES

It is with immense sadness we wish to notify all our loyal clients, suppliers, friends and colleagues of Tim’s untimely death.

Applications are now being invited from groups and organisations for community grants and funding from Ashburton District Council (except Creative Communities and Sport New Zealand which open late February). Grants and funding are available for the following five categories:

• • • • •

Arts and culture Sports and recreation Economic development and events Community development Natural and built environment (including biodiversity & heritage grants)

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 28th February, 2017 for the funding to be allocated in July 2017.

Application forms and full criteria for each scheme are available from the Council’s website and from the Council office: Ashburton District Council 5 Baring Square West P O Box 94 ASHBURTON 7740

Dorie Monday 30 January 2017 Recreational Dorie Hall Reserve Board 7.30pm The purpose of the meeting is to elect up to seven residents to fill the vacancies on the Board.

The Board will meet immediately following the Triennial Meeting and appoint members to the positions of Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer.

All residents welcome.

Vincie Billante Community Relations Manager www.ashbur tondc.govt.nz

For further enquiries contact the Council on 307-7700 or email info@adc.govt.nz

We currently have funds available to distribute in grants for the following purposes in the Canterbury area:

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• Research, treatment, provision of equipment in relation to, and the education and training of skilled persons relative to, the disease of cancer.

Please contact me!

If you purchased this artwork in August 2016 in Christchurch from me.

Art Content, Art Valuation Services Dr. Warren Feeney E: warrenfeeney@xtra.co.nz P: 022 176 9272

TRAVEL

Beckley Coachlines Programme ◊ TOUR OF OTAGO 11-13 March.

Includes Riverstone, Oamaru, Moeraki Boulders, Dunedin, and Taieri Train Trip.

Accommodation Kingsgate Hotel.

Optional Extras- Exotic Amazing Butterflies, Cadburys, Speights, Larnach Castle, Glenfalloch Gardens and more.

For bookings phone 308 7646

TRADES, SERVICES

OLD newspapers available.

Perfect for packing, fires, bedding for animals, birds, craft work and so on. Please call in to the Guardian, Level 3, 161 Burnett Street or phone 307 7900 for bundles of 10 or more.

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TRADES, SERVICES

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

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

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

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Waterski Coaching Clearwater Aquatic Club Saturday, January 28, 2017 Beginner skiers young and old welcome Demo gear from Alpine Sports and a sausage sizzle will be available $10.00 per ski See you there!

SITUATIONS WANTED

FARM or heavy traffic work wanted. Licences 1-5 plus TRADES, SERVICES heavy wheels and tracks. range of farm SUN CONTROL WINDOW Wide TINTING. Quality window experience. Phone Taff 0274 films for privacy, UV (fading), 603 863. heat, safety and security. For cars, homes and offices.

Phone Craig Rogers 307 PUBLIC NOTICES 6347 or 0800 TINTER. OLD newspapers available.

Member of Master Tinters Perfect for packing, fires, NZ. Check us out on bedding for animals, birds, FACEBOOK. craft work and so on. Please call in to the Guardian, Level Guardian Classifieds 3, 161 Burnett Street or phone 307 7900 for bundles 307 7900 of 10 or more.

• Research, development, education for, training and expansion of, the science and practice of agriculture.

• The needs of young people who suffer physical or mental disabilities or have less chance in life than their peers.

Tim Harris Fencing is continuing to trade and we thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your support, kindness and loyalty through this very tough and sad time.

We are committed to continuing to provide fencing services to our usual excellent standard and welcome enquiries from our existing clients and potential clients.

Please contact: DJ (Dave) on 027 437 1040 for any fencing requirements.

MEETINGS, EVENTS FOR SALE 7X4 TRAILER with stock Ruapuna crate. Reg and WOF. Reserves Board Reasonable order. Phone Triennial Meeting 307 6199.

To be held at the Ruapuna Domain Saturday, January 28, 2017, 10am.

We need new committee members, Secretary and Chairperson.

We will also be discussing the Ruapuna Pool.

Any queries please contact Di Lake 303 6085 or Duncan King 021 056 5312.

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

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

NEW ASIAN. Beautiful, sexy, slim, busty DD. Friendly.

Good massage. Phone 021 0852 2819.

STORAGE units available.

Alarm monitored compound.

Security cameras. Within town boundary. Phone 027 449 1871.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

A meeting of the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Joint Committee will be held on Friday 24 February 2017 commencing at 12.30pm at the Commodore Hotel, 449 Memorial Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch.

Members of the public are welcome to attend this meeting, and copies of the agenda will be available at the meeting.

The agenda will be also available online at http:// www.ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/minutes/ Pages/default.aspx two days prior to the meeting.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

A-JAPANESE beautiful, 26 years, slim, sexy model figure, gorgeous, elegant.

One week only. Phone 021 115 3218.

LET OR LEASE

NOTICE OF MEETING

OLD newspapers available.

Perfect for packing, fires, bedding for animals, birds, craft work and so on. Please call in to the Guardian, Level 3, 161 Burnett Street or phone 307 7900 for bundles of 10 or more.

LIVESTOCK, PETS

Applications close at 5pm, Friday, January 27, 2017. For further information and application forms, please contact: The Secretary Mackenzie Charitable Foundation C/- Croys Ltd Level 2, 161 Burnett Street P O Box 582 Ashburton 7740 Phone: 03 308 8353 Email: mcf@croys.co.nz www.mcf.org.nz

CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and insulated. Sidelifter available for delivery. Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 308-7772.

YOGA with Annie - starting January 30, St Pauls Church Hall. Monday, 9.15am - mixed level, 6pm - beginners / foundation. Tuesday, 6pm mixed level. Bookings phone 027 480 5662. FB Yoga with Annie.

GARAGE SALES

Building – it’s what we know and it’s what we do best. That’s why clients have chosen us, again and again.

PAKEKE Lions Charity Market and garage sale.

Raising funds for our Ashburton community. Cash only on sale day. 9.00am, 211 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton Saturday, February 25, (03) 307 6130 Ashburton Racecourse. www.calderstewart.co.nz

PLANTS, PRODUCE

SMITHFIELD Flowers, 211 Smithfield Road, lilies and bouquets. Smithfield Flowers is open again. Generous PLANTS, PRODUCE bunches of lilies $10 and NEW potatoes Nadine $2.00 beautiful bouquets of mixed kg. Digging all New Year. flowers $20. Come out and Phone 308 3195, 027 531 see us, just a short drive to 9103, 81 Elizabeth Street.

211 Smithfield Road. Flowers in tent.

NEW potatoes Osprey and Purple Passion. Phone 308 5972, Milton Road, MOTORING WHEEL alignments at great Ashburton. prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308-6737.

Birthday Greetings Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested.

Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

Charlie Scammell Happy 10th Birthday Charlie. Hope you have a “majestical” day. Lots of love Mum, Dad, Emma and Georgia. xoxo Charlie Scammell Happy 10th Birthday Charlie. Have a fabulous day. Love Nana and Gramps. x

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

ACROSS 1. Throw me something to support my arm (5) 4. For Mede, liberty was not straightforward (7) 8. Time to change, about, what shows airman his height (9) 9. The collection may become solid (3) 10. Tourist first fished with rod and line, and got in a muddle (7) 12. Remains unruffled in medical matters (4) 14. A tailor with his favourite bit of information (7) 17. Chess piece one will take to uncle’s (4) 18. If it’s very severe, he’ll give rise to his confusion (7) 20. The Italian finally doubled up, being sick (3) 21. Prayers for votes do, in their turn (9) 23. The height is always set awry (7) 24. There are nudes disporting on the sand-hills (5) DOWN 1. Beginning with what it costs, these are the odds (8,5) 2. Mean to take one to the National Theatre to conclude it (6) 3. With broken limb, gang may have been having a flutter (8) 4. Such as lard, given to her by the old man (3) 5. It is almost too soon for this nobleman (4) 6. It is hell for a month, such a hapless state (6) 7. Met Amos, or ship turning for change of state (13) 11. How far down it is sounded (5) 13. Felt let down, having let the air out? (8) 15. Apostolic number we let out around five (6) 16. No longer recognise the snow I’d distributed (6) 19. Doing nothing, one gets mis-led (4) 22. In short, an animal surgeon to examine for soundness (3)

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Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or anti-clockwise.

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TODAY’S GOALS: Good – 9 Excellent – 11 Amazing – 13

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Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Even when the situation is far from ideal, your positive, upbeat and honest attitude will make it better. The “honest” part is key. Temper optimism with realism.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): If you take the exact path you took yesterday, you’ll still learn something new. You can’t help it: Your curious mind will keep seeing more and more as you relax into a routine.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Should you play dumb to avoid hurting someone’s feelings or avoid a confrontation? You’re too smart to do this believably, but it still might work to buy you some time in an awkward situation.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): “Enough is enough.” While that may be true, getting to “enough” can be tricky. Usually you don’t know the right amount until you’ve gone over it. Next time you can use what you know to scale it back.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): If there were some way to be certain of beauty, truth or any answer at all really, no one would still be questing. If it has to be eternally sought, there’s nothing to be found.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): It’s not true that you live within the confines of your head. Context matters.

You’re different in different situations. Your head changes with the location and the environmental factors and influences therein.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Because you’re paying such a marvellous quality of attention to all that’s going on around you, what you’ll learn today will make you a more discriminating and reflective person.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Too much activity can be numbing. It’s like you can’t tell if you’re in the swing of things or just watching yourself go through the swinging motions. Either way, it’s time to slow down and rest.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’ll do excellent work because of your ability to prioritise, focus and dedicate yourself to the task until it’s finished. Your work ethic now compares to that of your heroes.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Our feelings show up with the purpose of helping out, but they are often misguided. When negative feelings impede your progress, keep asking, “What am I telling myself that is making this difficult?”

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Just as the bees and gophers have work to do, your nature comes with a work-drive as well. Loving yourself is loving your nature and pushing yourself to fulfil the job at hand.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): A person who doesn’t realise that he or she is wrong will have no desire to do right. Pangs of guilt or shame could be the first sign that a person will soon be blossoming into improvement.

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Previous solution: alp, loa, lap, lop, lor, oar, opal, oral, pal, par, parol, pol, polar, pro, proa, rap.

Across 1. Dab hands 7. Occur 8. Malformed 9. Roc 10. Rift 11. Unison 13. A fly on the wall 15. Unclad 16. Idea 18. Opt 20. Childless 21. Eject 22. Jettison Down 1. Demur 2. Baleful 3. Amok 4. Demonstrative 5. Scorn 6. Crucial 7. Odyssey 12. Concoct 13. Allowed 14. Address 15. Utter 17. Arson 19. Edit

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ACROSS 7. Highly unusual (13) 8. Shell (8) 9. Nervous (4) 10. Squanders (6) 12. Fasten or join (6) 14. Plaything (3) 15. Older, or higher in rank (6) 17. Neighbourhood (6) 19. Let fall (4) 21. Lucky charm (8) 23. Alien objects (6,7)

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MAX 22 OVERNIGHT MIN 7 22 CRANFIELD, William McLEOD, Margaret SATURDAY: Mainly fine.

ASHBURTON Ra Joseph (Bill), RNZAF, Frances – ka Wing Commander (Retired), Peter, Murray, Wayne, David ia 22 Northeasterlies developing.

CE 816026, AFC – and their families wish to MAX 23 OVERNIGHT MIN 10 Passed away at Christchurch sincerely thank everyone for Ash bur to Public Hospital on Sunday, their kindness and support Geraldine n Midnight Tonight January 22, 2017, aged 83. the death of our Canterbury owned, following Loving husband of Helen for dearly loved mum, mum-inRa n locally operated 61 years. Loved father and law, gran and great gran, gitata father-in-law of Jo and Margaret.

Thank you for the Patersons Steven, Katie and Selwyn, flowers, cards, food, visits Funeral Services and donations to St Vincent Shaun, and Myn. Much loved TIMARU grandfather of Sarah, David, de Paul. We appreciate all 22 and Ashburton SUN PROTECTION ALERT and Joshua; Brendon, Naomi, who joined us in celebrating and Ruth; Harry, Jarrod, and Crematorium Ltd Margaret’s life and sharing Fynn. Great grandfather of wonderful memories. Please :40 :50 AM PM Office and Chapel accept this as our personal eight and a half great PROTECTION REQUIRED grandchildren. Brother of Corner East & Cox acknowledgement.

Your Even on cloudy days Data provided by NIWA Bob, John, Susan Streets, Ashburton kindness and support will (deceased), Pat, and Sam. always be remembered.

Waimate Brother-in-law and fishing Wind km/h Wednesday, 25 January 2017 NZ Situation companion of Bill Watson.

FUNERAL less than 30 A ridge recedes north of New Zealand today, while a Thank you to the ICU at fine mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers FURNISHERS Christchurch Public Hospital front moves northeastwards up the country. Strong fine showers clearing showers for their wonderful care.

MASTER 30 to 59 northwesterlies precede the front, while cooler west Messages to the Cranfield MONUMENTAL MASON to southwest winds follow. The ridge remains across family, c/o PO Box 10345, fog isolated snow sleet thunder rain snow hail 60 plus MID CANTERBURY the upper North Island this week, while a disturbed Christchurch 8145.

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about the coast in the morning, then clearing in the afternoon. NW gale, gusting 140 km/h at first in exposed inland places, changing light SW in the morning.

Fine, with variable high cloud. Northerlies.

few spots elsewhere, clearing in the morning leaving a few showers about the divide and fine spells elsewhere. Wind at 1000m: NW severe gale 100 km/h easing to gale W 65 km/h in the morning, then to 45 km/h at night. Wind at 2000m: NW severe gale 140 km/h, easing to W gale 70 km/h.

FRIDAY

TOMORROW

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Isolated showers developing, retreating inland by afternoon and becoming mainly fine. Winds changing southerly then dying out.

FZL: Lowering to 2600m

Showers about the divide turning to rain late, with heavy falls possible. Fine with variable high cloud elsewhere. Wind at 1000m: NW gale 70 km/h. Wind at 2000m: NW severe gale 90 km/h at times.

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Rain about the divide. Scattered falls elsewhere, easing to isolated showers.

Gale or severe gale westerlies easing.

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Variable high cloud. Scattered rain developing. S change, then winds dying out.

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Rangitata Klondyke at 2:05 pm, yesterday

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Waitaki Kurow at 12:08 pm, yesterday

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 22.7 24.8 Max to 4pm 5.9 Minimum 2.3 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm January to date 60.0 Avg Jan to date 45 2017 to date 60.0 45 Avg year to date Wind km/h NE 30 At 4pm Strongest gust NE 48 Time of gust 3:37pm

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BRAVO 10am Million Dollar Listing 3 10:55 Hoarders 3 11:50 Snapped – Killer Couples PGR 3 12:40 Vanderpump Rules 1:35 Botched PGR 3 2:30 The Real Housewives Of Atlanta 3 3:30 Flipping Out 3 4:30 Dance Moms – Abby’s Studio Rescue 5:30 Hoarders 3 6:30 Million Dollar Listing (Starting Today) 3 Josh Altman focuses on a listing in the Hollywood Hills, and nudges an important client to take a risk.

7:30 Botched 3 8:30 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills 9:30 Vanderpump Rules After a fight, Scheana must decide whether she will still go on Stassi’s birthday trip; Lisa must decide whether to rehire James after he asks to get his DJ job back.

10:30 Hoarders 3 11:30 Snapped – Killer Couples PGR 3 12:20 Infomercials 3

MasterChef Junior USA 7:30pm on Prime

THE BOX 6am CSI MV 6:50 Criminal Intent MV 7:40 The Amazing Race PG 8:30 Shipping Wars PG 8:55 The Simpsons PG 9:20 Criminal Minds MV 10:10 NCIS MV 11am Covert Affairs MV 11:55 Suspects MVLSC 12:50 Container Wars PG 1:15 Criminal Intent MV 2pm Smackdown MV 4:05 The Amazing Race PG 5pm The Simpsons PG 5:30 Criminal Intent MV 6:30 The Carbonaro Effect PG 7pm Container Wars PG A beach-themed container may gain the Israelis some major money; a mystery door may prove to be a bad purchase.

7:30 NCIS MV 8:30 NCIS – New Orleans MV 9:30 Reckless MV 10:30 Criminal Minds MV 11:25 NCIS MV

THURSDAY

12:15 Smackdown MV 1:50 The Amazing Race PG 2:40 CSI MV 3:30 The Simpsons PG 3:55 NCIS – New Orleans MV 4:45 Reckless MV 5:35 The Carbonaro Effect PG

THREE

PRIME

7am Sticky TV 7:05 Kate And Mim 3 7:25 Sticky TV 7:30 The Moe Show 3 0 7:55 Sticky TV 8am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 8:25 Sticky TV 9am Rachael Ray 10am Infomercials 11:30 Baggage PGR 3 Noon F The Biggest Loser Australia 3 1pm M Dark Desire PGR 3 2012 Crime Thriller.

Kelly Lynch, Nic Robuck, Michael Nouri. 0 2:55 Entertainment Tonight 3:25 American Ninja Warrior 3 0 4:25 Wipeout 0 5:25 The Best Of Family Feud 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Block Australia PGR 0 8pm M Never Been Kissed PGR 3 1999 Romantic Comedy.

A nerdy 25-year-old reporter must go undercover in a high school for a story, reliving her horrific adolescence, but finding love for the first time. 0 10:10 NewsHub Late 10:40 NCIS – LA AO 3 0 11:40 Entertainment Tonight 12:05 Infomercials

MAORI 6:30 Pukoro 3 2 7am SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 2 7:30 Pukana 2 8am Miharo 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Fresh 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Ako 3 2 3pm Whare Taonga 3:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 4pm Iwi Anthems 3 4:30 Celebrating Maori In Business 3 5pm Kapa Haka Regionals 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Pukoro 3 2 6:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 32 7pm F Ahorangi Next Generation 7:30 Café Niugini PGR 3 8pm The Political Game 3 8:30 Waka Huia 9pm Waiata 3 9:30 Iti Pounamu 3 New Zealand short films.

10pm Koroua 3 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2

6am Benny Hinn 6:30 The House That 100K Built – Tricks Of The Trade 7:30 Bondi Vet 8:30 Money For Nothing 9:30 Gourmet Farmer Afloat 10:30 The Living Room 11:30 The Water Brothers Noon Building The Dream 1pm My Dream Home 2pm The House That 100K Built – Tricks Of The Trade 3pm Poh’s Kitchen 3:30 Polar Bear Town 4:30 Aussie Barbecue Heroes Round two in the competition sees the teams tackle sausages, and a family favourite in the Chook Cook, and their skills are tested in the rapid-fire challenge, Snagging Rights.

5:30 The French Collection 6:30 American Restoration 7:30 Shoreline Detectives 8:30 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge PGR 9:30 Weekend Warriors A group of men take on the physical challenge of a military-style obstacle course where they are electrocuted, submerged in giant skips of ice, and climb four-metre walls.

10:30 American Restoration

11:45 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR A celebrity chat show.

12:45 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

1:15 Closedown

11pm Te Kauta 3 Chat show featuring guests who reminisce about their younger days and some of their naughtiest secrets.

11:30 Closedown

11:30 Aussie Barbecue Heroes 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Double Your House For Half The Money 2am Polar Bear Town 3am The French Collection 4am Extreme Fishing With Robson Green PGR 5am Weekend Warriors

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREATS 7:05 The Day After Tomorrow AO M 2004 Action.

Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal.

9:05 The Butler MVL 2013 Drama Biography.

Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack.

11:15 X-Men Origins – Wolverine MVL 2009 Action.

Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber.

1pm The Nutty Professor M 1996 Comedy. Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett.

2:35 Bobby MVLC 2006 Drama. Anthony Hopkins, Sharon Stone, Elijah Wood.

4:30 Due Date 16VLSC 2010 Comedy. Robert Downey jr, Zach Galifianakis.

6:05 The Help MC 2011 Drama. Emma Stone, Viola Davis.

8:30 Two Weeks Notice PGS 2002 Comedy. After waiting on him hand-and-foot, a neurotic attorney decides to quit working for her charming but self-absorbed millionaire boss.

Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant, Alicia Witt.

10:15 Eat Pray Love ML 2010 Romantic Drama.

Julia Roberts.

6am Tennis – Australian Open (HLS) Day Nine – Night Session. 7am The Golf Fix 8am School Of Golf With Martin Hall. 9am Golf – Asian Tour (HLS) Singapore Open.

10am Fox Sports News 10:30 Basketball – NBL (HLS) New Zealand Breakers v Perth Wildcats.

11am NZ Football Weekly 11:30 Football – NZ Premiership Highlights Show Noon Football League Show 12:30 Football – A-League Highlights Show 1pm Football – Arsenal TV Arsenal v Burnley.

4pm Golf – Asian Tour (HLS) Singapore Open.

5pm Golf – European Tour (HLS) Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championships.

5:30 Golf – PGA Tour Champions (HLS) Mitsubishi Electric Championship.

6:30 Golf Central 7:30 The Fishing Show 8:30 Football – A-League Highlights Show 9pm Football League Show 9:30 UFC Now 10:30 Fight Night On Sky

12:35 Law Abiding Citizen 18V 2009 Crime.

Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler.

2:25 Bobby MVLC 2006 Drama. Anthony Hopkins, Sharon Stone, Elijah Wood.

4:20 The Help MC 2011 Drama. Emma Stone, Viola Davis.

12:30 NZ Football Weekly 1am Football – A-League Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar FC. 1:30 Football – A-League Highlights Show 2am Football League Show 2:30 Football – NZ Premiership Highlights Show 3am Football – Arsenal TV Arsenal v Burnley.

12:25 Wrecker 16VLS 2015 Horror. 1:50 Pocket Listing MVLSC 2014 Crime.

3:20 Stretch 16LSC 2015 Crime Comedy. 4:55 The Forger MVL 2014 Drama.

CHOICE

6am The Fairly Odd Parents 6:25 Kid v Kat 6:50 The Penguins Of Madagascar 7:15 Bella And The Bulldogs 7:40 Henry Danger 8:05 Avatar – The Last Airbender 8:30 Sanjay And Craig 8:55 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:25 Wheel Of Fortune 3 9:50 Jeopardy 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 3 11:45 Bondi Rescue PGR 3 12:15 Partners In Crime PGR 3 0 1:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 2:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3pm Escape To The Country 3 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 0 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Wheel Of Fortune 6:30 Jeopardy 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 MasterChef Junior USA The final four cooks compete for the two places in the final, and must create perfect crème brulees.

8:30 The White Queen AO 3 9:45 Crimes That Shook Britain AO 3 0 10:45 Madam Secretary AO 3 0

6:20 Ryan Baxter – Re-Enactor M 2015 Comedy. Matt Whittaker, Travis Shakespeare.

7:45 Furious 7 MV 2015 Action. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker.

10am The Exorcism Of Molly Hartley 16VLSC 2015 Horror.

Sarah Lind, Devon Sawa.

11:35 Dope 16VLSC 2015 Comedy. Shameik Moore, ZoÎ Kravitz.

1:15 10 Cloverfield Lane MVC 2016 Thriller Horror. John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher jr.

3pm Pocket Listing MVLSC 2014 Crime. Rob Lowe, Burt Reynolds.

4:30 Stretch 16LSC 2015 Crime Comedy. Patrick Wilson, Ed Helms, James Badge Dale.

6:05 13 Hours – The Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi 16VL 2016 Action History.

8:30 The Forger MVL 2014 Drama. A petty thief makes a deal with the devil, agreeing to one last robbery in exchange for an early release from jail. John Travolta, Christopher Plummer.

10:10 The Hunger Games – Mockingjay Part 2 MVC 2015 Adventure. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson.

THURSDAY

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THURSDAY

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THURSDAY

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

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SKY SPORT 2 6am Cricket – International Blackcaps v Bangladesh – Second Test, Day Four.

6:30 Cricket – T20 Big Bash League Semi-final One – Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars.

7am Cricket – International (RPL) Blackcaps v Bangladesh – Second Test, Day Four.

9am Cricket – T20 Big Bash League Semi-final One – Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars.

12:30 Cricket – Women’s Big Bash League Semi-final One – Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat. 4pm The Cricket Show 4:35 L Cricket – Women’s Big Bash League Semi-final Two – Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes.

8pm Cricket – International Australia v Pakistan – Fourth ODI. 8:35 Cricket – International Blackcaps v Bangladesh – Second Test, Day Four. 9:05 Cricket – T20 Big Bash League Semi-final One – Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars. 9:35 L Cricket – T20 Big Bash League Semifinal Two – Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers.

THURSDAY

1am The Cricket Show 1:30 Cricket – International Australia v Pakistan – Fourth ODI. 2am Cricket – International Blackcaps v Bangladesh – Second Test, Day Four. 2:30 Cricket – T20 Big Bash League Semi-final Two – Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. 3am Cricket – Women’s Big Bash League Semi-final Two – Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes.

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DISCOVERY 6am Auction Hunters 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 How Do They Do It? PG Leather; Grand Canal; Flyboard. 8am Auction Hunters 8:30 MythBusters PG 9:25 Running Wild With Bear Grylls M Courteney Cox. 10:20 Dual Survival M Tracking Lions. 11:15 Deadly Sins M If I Can’t Have You…. 12:10 Most Evil M 1:05 Nightmare Next Door M 2pm How It’s Made PG 2:25 How It’s Made PG 2:55 How Do They Do It? PG 3:20 Auction Hunters 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG 4:45 Alaska – The Last Frontier M Stranded.

5:40 MythBusters PG 6:35 Deadliest Catch – Dungeon Cove PG Final Crossing.

7:30 Deadliest Catch – Dungeon Cove PG Winter’s Wake.

8:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M Killer Repairs.

9:30 Alaskan Bush People Special M 10:30 Edge Of Alaska PG 11:30 Nasa’s Unexplained Files PG Black Knight Rises.

THURSDAY

12:30 Nightmare Next Door M 1:25 Most Evil M 2:20 Auction Hunters 2:45 Auction Hunters 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:10 Treehouse Masters PG 5:05 Moonshiners M

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High praise for Day Tiger Woods has given a glowing endorsement of world No.1 Jason Day, claiming the Australian star could be poised to play some of his best golf in his 30s. Speaking at a press conference at the famed Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles ahead of February’s Genesis Open, the 14-time major champion said he was impressed by the execution of Day’s rise up the world rankings. “He’s 29 right now and so he’s in good shape going into his 30s,” said Woods, a former world No.1. “He has an understanding of what he needs to do to win golf tournaments and major championships and to be consistent.”

Pearce injury-prone

Braden Currie after winning the Red Bull Defiance event on the weekend.

PHOTO RED BULL

Currie takes Wanaka win

BY MATT MARKHAM

MATT.M@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Multisport star Braden Currie got to enjoy the skills of one of his toughest rivals from a different perspective on the weekend.

Currie spends a good portion of his racing life keeping an eye on the proceedings of United States based star, Josiah Middaugh when the two compete in XTERRA events around the globe.

But over the weekend, the two high-flyers combined forces to claim the winners’ title in the rapidly-growing Red Bull Defiance event in Currie’s home base of Wanaka.

The combination of the two

would have left an ominous feeling for their rivals and the pair dominated from the outset of the two-day event to claim the title in what turned out to be some challenging weather conditions courtesy of last week’s weather-bomb low that caused havoc up and down the country.

“It was a whole different experience,” Currie said of the conditions.

“We usually go out there and race and expect to race in beautiful, sunny conditions.

“But you throw in this kind of day and it only makes the whole experience better.”

Red Bull Defiance is a rela-

tively new event, and it tests the skills of competitors in a two-man team event in which they are required to run, kayak and mountain bike their way through eight high country stations in the Central Otago region with the added test of some undisclosed challenges thrown into the mix as well.

“It’s a huge amount of fun and massively rewarding to get through,” Currie added.

Currie and Middaugh finished the course in 10 hours and 22 minutes, almost 20 minutes clear of their nearest rival.

It was a case of close, but no cigar again for fellow Mid Canterbury star Julia Grant as she

finished second in the women’s event.

Methven’s Stephen Blackwell put in a big performance to finish fifth in the Skyline Traverse run – a race over 28km with a rise of 1084 metres vertically.

Currie’s victory over the weekend puts him in a good position as he now points his focus toward the event that made him famous, the Coast to Coast.

After a sabbatical from the event, Currie, a three time winner will return to the fray this year looking to continue his stunning start to 2017 which has him unbeaten in events with some major goals ahead for the remainder of the season.

All Black stars in doubt for Brisbane Tens Duco Events have not given up hope that top All Black talent will feature at next month’s Brisbane Tens tournament.

The Herald revealed yesterday New Zealand Rugby will not release current All Blacks for the

tournament, dealing a crippling blow to the organisers.

Several members of the current squad have been used to promote the new event, including Jerome Kaino and Israel Dagg. But their participation in

Latham may take the gloves P15

the tournament appears to be precluded by a clause in the collective player agreement. The agreement stipulates players must be given a 12-week standdown, ruling out the All Blacks on last year’s end of season tour.

Duco Events’ Rachael Carroll said the squads submitted by the Super Rugby franchises contain 10 players who participated in last year’s end of year tour, including “the tournament’s contracted ambassador”. - NZME

Fremantle defender Alex Pearce will miss the start of the AFL season after suffering a fracture in the leg he broke last year. Pearce had a plate inserted in his right leg last year after suffering a fracture in the round nine loss to Richmond. The 21-yearold had the plate taken out three months ago, but he faces another frustrating stint on the sidelines after he suffered a partial fracture to the same leg during a running session on Friday.

Big Bash in New Zealand Big Bash League games would be taken to New Zealand and Asia under a Cricket NSW proposal to usher in the Australian domestic T20 competition’s expansion. China, Hong Kong and Singapore are reportedly the target markets, with games in New Zealand also on the agenda. In December the Melbourne Stars played the Wellington Firebirds in a warm-up game at the Basin Reserve. Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland said increasing the number of games before introducing new franchises was likely.

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