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Thompsons Track was one of the last roads in the Ashburton District to open after last week’s heavy rainfall.

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Counting cost of storm

BY SUE NEWMAN

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When 120-plus millimetres of rain fell in the Ashburton District on Friday and Saturday it triggered what experts say could be a onein-50-year flooding event.

The district was awash with flood water that saw many roads closed and countless properties inundated. Stormwater drains were filled beyond capacity and sandbags were in high demand.

This week as the waters recede, the Ashburton District Council is counting the cost of the recordbreaking rain event in a raft of roading repairs.

It will take several days before all information on the event and the impact on infrastructure is known, but once reports are filed a full debrief on the event will be held, council roading manager Brian Fauth said.

He’s warning motorists to be

mindful of washouts and pot holes.

Early reports on the roading network indicated the district had escaped reasonably lightly, but there were quite a lot of edge breaks and a lot of culverts that would need to be cleaned out, he said.

“When you consider the amount of rain we had, 120mm, double the record, I’d have thought there would still be a lot of water lying around.”

The debrief would provide an opportunity to look at what had worked well in terms of flood protection, what coped and what could have been better, Fauth said.

“In Tinwald, for example, we might need to look at how we direct sheet flow away from that area, around Tinwald rather than through it.”

Old irrigation races and stockwater races were invaluable when it came to dealing with a large

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amount of surface water and the council might need to make sure these were not filled in, in the future, he said.

Late yesterday a section of Thompsons Track remained closed and Waipuna Road on the south-east side of Drain Road intersection were still closed.

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A vehicle negotiates a flooded Charlesworth Drive in the Lochlea subdivision on Saturday.

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An irrigation ditch at the corner of Mitcham and Racecourse roads caught most of the early stormwater but as the deluge continued, it overflowed, sending water across farmland and on into the Lochlea subdivision.

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■ ASHBURTON STORMWATER

System under extreme pressure

By Sue NewmaN

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The weekend’s massive rain event proved too much for Ashburton’s stormwater system with sewage bubbling out of manholes and gully traps in some parts of Ashburton.

In spite of that, Ashburton District Council assets manager Andrew Guthrie said he was pleased with the way the network had coped with what was the most significant rain event he had seen in his 30 plus years with the council.

“Yes, it didn’t cope too well with

an event that was exceptional but from a stormwater perspective I am pleased with the way things generally drained back. Generally things worked pretty well and I’m really pleased that some of our recently constructed attenuation facilities coped. They’re designed to take the first hit of a storm, but this storm just kept coming,” he said.

The council had asked its Opus design team to give a likely return period of a similar scale event and early indications were it was a one-in-60-year event, Guthrie said.

“Given that, we’re probably pretty lucky in the way things have coped.”

The sewer network was still running high and remedial work would be needed at the Ocean Farm disposal site because there had been significant washout, he said.

An area of concern was the Lochlea flooding that had come from an irrigation race west of the town that had burst its banks.

“There’ll certainly be quite a lot of work to do once we get photos and reports so we can understand the timelines,” Guthrie said.

Boil water notices were issued for Montalto, Mt Somers, Methven and Methven-Springfield supplies on Friday and these would remain in place until the council was confident normal treatment of the supplies had resumed, he said.

‘The turbidity was quite high and that diminished the ability to ensure treatment was working.

There was no contamination, it was a precautionary move to ensure people are safe.”

As the full picture of the impact on the system was compiled, Guthrie said it would become

clear what steps would need to be taken for repairs and remedial work on the stormwater system.

“There will be costs involved; we’ll end up spending all our maintenance money at the start of the year, but I really don’t think anything could have coped with this. I’m pleased with how the water levels have receded and that we’re not left with lots of areas still under water.”

In terms of people on the ground during the flooding, Guthrie said the council’s contractors did a great job in what were exceptionally trying conditions.

Counting the costs of last week’s wild weather From P1 Fulton Hogan chief executive Darcy Roberts’ crews had put in huge hours since early Friday morning and yesterday they were collecting up the last of the road closure signs.

Early assessment of the roading

network indicated there was a fair amount of damage in terms of pot holes that would be a priority fix, Roberts said.

There were also slips in the gorges, culverts that needed clearing and a considerable amount of gravel had been washed off shin-

gle roads and into paddocks.

In his 20 plus years in roading, Roberts said he had never experience such a deluge.

“There was a river of water coming down Thompsons Track and Maronan Road and there’s still some surface flooding. Across

the district there was a lot of water on the network. This is the worst flooding I’ve seen, it was so widespread.”

The clean up meant as the council’s roading contractor, Fulton Hogan would need to rewrite its work programme for the next

few months. “We’ll have to come up with a plan with council for what they want done. It certainly changes the priorities for council on where it spends money on roads. We had a network that was under stress; now it’s a really stressed network,” he said.

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■ WILD WEATHER

‘We don’t need more rain’

By ColiN williSCroft

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Already saturated ground has farmers looking nervously towards the end of the week, with predictions more bad weather is on the way.

MetService has forecast heavy rain to hit Canterbury on Thursday, accompanied by fresh southerlies.

Lauriston farmer Christopher O’Malley said one of the reasons the recent rain had so much impact around where he farmed was that the ground was already very wet, so the water had nowhere to go.

“We really didn’t need any more rain. It just ran off,” he said.

While it had drained away for now, any more rain would start to pool almost immediately, he said.

“It’s just saturated. Even if we get another five to 10 millimetres, we’ll start to get puddles.”

On Friday Thompsons Track was “flowing like a river” he said.

He has since spoken to people who have lived in the area all their lives and no one could remember seeing it like that.

The road’s flooding and subsequent closure meant O’Malley, his wife Siobhan and their two children had some unexpected company on Friday night.

He said a family of five who were heading back to the Springston area after being away for the school holidays became stuck because of the flooding. Although they were complete strangers, the

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School was out on Friday, but floodwaters were in, washing through the Ashburton College music suite, ruining carpets and wall coverings.

That deluge has put several teaching spaces off-limits for possibly all of the new school term, says principal Ross Preece.

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Welcome respite for firefighters

By Katie todd

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Newborn calves on Christopher and Siobhan O’Malley’s Lauriston farm were given makeshift jackets so they stayed warm during the storm late last week.

PHOTO SUPPLIED O’Malleys opened their home to them until the water had receded enough for them to continue on their way home on Saturday morning.

The weather also made calving a bit more challenging, he said, although the 50 or so calves born so far were none the worse for wear.

“We pick them up as soon as

they drop. As soon as they’re out of the cow we get them out of the weather and into shelter.”

To keep the calves warm they were fed colostrum before being put into jackets made out of calf meal bags stuffed with straw, the jackets were an idea they got from Nicola Neal from The Aspiring Calf Company.

“It’s amazing how quickly they get warmed up in those jackets.

They’re like puffer jackets. After five minutes they were really warm.”

Early warnings of oncoming bad weather were invaluable, O’Malley said.

“It means you can make a plan and then just go with it.”

Deluge floods Ashburton College music suite

By Sue NewmaN

Ashburton Guardian

He’s counting the school fortunate to have been able to relocate music rehearsal rooms into nearby Menorlue and while using a room in an old building might not be acoustically ideal for music students, it at least meant tuition could continue uninterrupted.

“The sheer volume of water from the road and the car park

flowed down into the low part of the auditorium and that was the music block. There’s been significant water damage. The carpets are now out and the wall linings are likely to have to be removed and replaced,” Preece said.

Fortunately virtually all of the instruments apart from one keyboard and sound board, were in storage and were untouched by

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the floodwater, he said.

“We made the decision to set up in Menorlue and that’s given us three temporary classrooms.

We’re possibly/probably looking at a term to restore it and get back in.”

The college is now in the queue to have the flood damage checked by an insurance assessor.

Firefighters around the district have finally had a chance to rest and unwind after the surge in activity at the end of last week.

Friday was one of the “busiest days ever” for the district’s volunteer firefighters, with 37 calls for help made to stations around the district followed by 16 on Saturday and two on Sunday.

The majority of call-outs occurred within central Ashburton. Though the fire truck normally comes out of the Burnett Street station about eight times a week, crews there attended 27 call-outs on Friday alone.

According to Deputy Chief Fire Officer Graeme Baker, the majority of call-outs were to assist with flooding issues at properties, which the brigade inspected but often “couldn’t do a lot” whilst the rain still fell and surface water remained.

A crew of seven firefighters stayed at the station throughout Friday night and forfeited sleep to attend later night callouts.

Up the road at Rakaia station where many roads were severely flooded and some closed, firefighters undertook rescue missions to help drivers that had become stuck.

Deputy Chief Fire Officer Tyrone Burrowes said the most recent call-out was for a driver stuck on Sunday night.

“We were definitely kept much busier than usual,” he said.

Methven firefighters remained relatively quiet, attending three minor call-outs over the weekend.

According to Baker, the team were relieved that the number of call-outs had eased, and that the weekend had proven “not too bad” after the frantic activity on Friday.

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In brief Sir Graham on rich list Mid Canterbury-grown agribusiness entrepreneur Sir Graeme Harrison is on the National Business Review Rich List for 2017.

He was one of 19 new people to cross the $50 million threshold and join the list this year; NBR lists his worth at $55m. Sir Graeme founded ANZCO Foods and the giant multinational meat company owns Wakanui feedlot Five Star Beef in a joint venture with Itoham Foods. Sir Graeme was awarded a knighthood for his services to and achievements within the agribusiness sector in 2011. Packaging magnate Graeme Hart, worth $7.5 billion, is still New Zealand’s richest man.

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Dogs give sufferers a new life An organisation providing assistance dogs for young people with disabilities is looking for Mid Canterbury people to help during its annual collection day.

It costs around $48,000 to breed and train a service dog and Assistance Dogs NZ will have people on the streets of Ashburton with collection buckets on August 11 to help boost their coffers.

While guide dogs are commonly associated with people who have little or no sight, assistance dogs also benefit young people with autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, diabetes and posttraumatic stress disorder.

Wendy Gatley, general manager of Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust, said the dogs had a profound effect on the quality

of life of its recipient; assistance dogs had a calming effect on children and meant families could lead a more normal life when they left the house.

This could mean a medical appointment that took 90 minutes because the child was out of his or her comfort zone, could be reduced to 15 minutes if a dog was there as a calming influence.

Assistance dogs could also be tethered to young children to protect them from running out into traffic.

She said the trust needed volunteer collectors to help on August 11, when they would be collecting in Ashburton.

The trust has 74 families with young children with disabilities and complex needs on its waiting

list for a dog; 40 dogs are already in service.

Christchurch boy Lachlan Carnahan, 8, suffers from low tone cerebral palsy, global developmental delay and autism. Assistance dog Lady has made a huge impact on what he can do.

Mum Sinead Carnahan said the family waited three years for Lady and knows other families out there need an assistance dog to help their child too.

“Due to Lachlan’s anxiety with crowds, we have never been able to go to events as a complete family since our daughter was born six years ago, this has all changed with Lady as part of our family.”

Cerebral palsy can affect Lachlan’s ability to balance when

walking and running over rough terrain so he can easily fall over.

Lady helps to steady him.

Lady encourages children to approach Lachlan giving him the ability to interact socially and make friendships he would otherwise find awkward.

He is so proud to tell anyone and everyone that Lady is his dog and children are more accepting of his difference.

“Assistance Dogs New Zealand struggle for funding due to having a smaller profile in the community. I ask anyone that can lend a hand as a volunteer or donate to support this great cause because the work they do is life changing for families like ours but their work is limited to 10 families a year due to funding.”

The Ashburton Museum is planning to open for business an additional six hours each week. Currently the museum is open from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, but is to change its weekend hours to match those of its second level neighbour, the Ashburton Art Gallery, 10am to 4pm. With its new exhibition area about to open in space initially set aside for a café, the decision to match opening hours with the art gallery has been made to avoid confusion for visitors. The additional hours will require an extra part-time staff member and it is intended the extra wages will come from the museum’s current operating budget.

Surname incorrect A story in Monday’s Guardian incorrectly spelled the surname of Doris Wakelin. Mrs Wakelin, born in 1917, celebrated her 100th birthday that day with friends and family.

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Sculpture a work that won the public’s heart

By Sue NewmaN

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Sunday was the kind of day that takes a lot of beating says Kaiapoi artist Mark Larsen.

He’d just returned from a day’s hunting with two pigs in the back of the truck and was feeling pretty pleased with life. The phone rang and his day got a whole lot better – he’d won the Ashburton Society of Arts people’s choice award.

And that, Larsen said, is more of a thrill than winning a top award; it means that most of the people who visited the exhibition thought your art work was pretty darned good, he said.

“It’s all very well the judges saying they think your work is the best; this is a lot of people saying that.”

Larsen’s work, Tui feeding on Kowhai 2 is a sculptural piece created to hang on a wall. It’s made from metal and native timber, his tools of trade a mig welder and a precision cutting tool. It is rich on fine detail and each piece has been painstakingly created.

This is Larsen’s first year as an exhibitor at Ashburton, but he said he’s so impressed with the gallery and exhibition he’s joined the Ashburton society.

By trade he’s a sign writer but for the past 35 years he’s painted and sculpted part-time. With his

Kaiapoi artist Mark Larsen with his sculpture Tui feeding on Kowhai 2, winner of the people’s choice award at this year’s Ashburton Society of Arts exhibition.

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“I love both painting and sculpting. I’m quite disciplined really. Oils take such a long time to dry, sculpting is quicker; it bal-

ances my frustrations out,” he said.

Larsen’s work is based on the natural environment and he ad-

mits to being an enthusiastic collector of ‘bits and pieces’ he can use as props in his work.

“I’m out in the hills all the time hunting and tramping and that’s my inspiration and I’m always bringing home old fence posts and things.”

He’s happy to do commission work and says he’s looking forward to a time when he can call himself a full time artist.

“This isn’t just a job, it’s a passion, a loving job. I always say when I grow up I want to be a full time artist.”

If creativity dries up, Larsen heads out to the paddock, takes a walk, and when he picks up his tools again, he’s work ready.

He currently has about five works on the go and while he loves each one while it’s in the creation stage, he’s quite detached once they’re finished and happy to put them up for sale.

“I’ll put them away for a couple of weeks and then when I bring them out again my heart is going into something else.”

Larsen also won the Forest and Bird NZ Flora and Fauna Award this year for his painting Tui feeding on Kowhai and the Ashburton double comes hot on the heels of a win in the Kaiapoi art awards.

His next challenge will be securing space for a solo exhibition.

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Voluntary school donations to go

By Katie todd

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Labour have unveiled a $70 million plan to end voluntary school donations – and many Ashburton schools would end up on the receiving end of the promised benefits.

The policy, announced on Friday, promises to grant schools an extra $150 per student per year if they no longer ask for voluntary donations.

Labour Leader Andrew Little says it is an investment in the education sector which would drive quality while reducing financial pressure on parents and students.

He said “Labour’s education manifesto aims to drive a worldclass education system that will be the envy of the world.”

According to data from the Ministry of Education, the majority schools within the Ash-

burton District ask for smaller donations than $150. Under Labour’s plan, they would therefore receive a boost in funding.

Schools who take up the offer would still be able to ask parents for donations to go towards extra-curricular activities like school camps, but not for a general donation each year.

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Borough School principal Sam Winterbourn said he would “probably consider” such a scheme as it would likely be to his school’s advantage.

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■ ASHBURTON WATER ZONE COMMITTEE

Rain a big boost to groundwater

By Linda CLarke

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Groundwater levels will be a timely agenda item at the Ashburton Water Zone committee’s monthly meeting today, with some shallow wells having already risen a metre since the rain on Friday and Saturday.

NIWA recordings show 133.6mm fell in Ashburton on Friday and Saturday, triggering flooding in urban and rural areas. At Winchmore, between 9am on Friday and 9am on Saturday, 150.7mm of rain was recorded – more than twice the normal total for the whole of July.

While farmers will have to deal with sodden paddocks, the rain will be a big boost groundwater levels flagging as a result of three previously dry winters.

Ashburton Water Zone committee member and retired hydrologist John Waugh said the rainfall event was the biggest storm since 1986, and before that 1945.

The storm ran along the foothills, meaning alpine-fed rivers were not largely affected while others like the Ashburton and Selwyn were in flood.

The Ashburton peaked at 460 cumecs at 1am on Saturday, dropping off to around 80

Water that pooled all over the district over the past few days will eventually filter into underground aquifers.

PHOTO SUPPLIED cumecs by Monday. The Selwyn breached its banks between Coes Ford and Lake Ellesmere.

Waugh said the rain would aid

groundwater recharge.

“It is slightly bigger than an annual flood so it is a decent sort of an event. The good thing it does is

it gives the river a good clean out in terms of scouring weeds off the bed and things and it will have put some water into the ground-

water adjacent to the river.

“The main rainfall event which has soaked the country, that will have put a major recharge into the groundwater system and that’s got to be helpful. You will see it over the next few months.

It gets into the shallow groundwater really quickly but it takes a lot longer to get into the deeper stuff.”

Environment Canterbury groundwater science manager Carl Hanson, groundwater science manager said groundwater levels had risen by more than a metre in some shallow wells in the Ashburton district as a result of the rain on Friday and Saturday.

“Some deeper wells have shown lesser responses, but we expect that deeper recovery to continue over the next few weeks.

This will still leave groundwater levels on the low side, especially north of the Ashburton River, but certainly better than they were at the end of summer.”

NIWA said it was an atmospheric river, transporting water vapour from the tropics, which delivered the big wet.

More rain is predicted on Thursday and Friday, though it is not expected to be as heavy as the last storm.

Drug deaths ‘don’t warrant Government response’ The death of seven people in Auckland as a result of synthetic cannabis use is a police matter and does not warrant Government intervention, Prime Minister Bill English says.

English rejected suggestions that an urgent Government-level response was required yesterday, instead saying that people needed to avoid illegal substances and show more personal responsibility.

New Zealand Police and Chief Coroner Deborah Marshall issued a public warning on Friday

after the death of seven people in a month were linked to synthetic cannabis, an illegal product. Ambulance staff were also reporting up to 20 non-fatal admissions a day.

Speaking at his weekly press conference yesterday, English said he had asked for advice on any possible responses to the fatalities. “[The advice] falls into two categories. It is an illegal drug, it has to be policed, and we are not the police force. “But the most important thing here ... is that people do

not take these illegal substances that can kill them.

“That sense of personal responsibility is pretty critical to staying alive. They need to decide they are not going to take these drugs”.

It was possible that anti-drug education campaigns could be increased, he said.

“That would be possible. But I would have thought the pictures in the media were pretty educational.”

Anything beyond that was a matter for police, English said.

Green Party health spokeswoman Julie-Anne Genter said she was “extremely shocked and upset” at the absence of any Government plan or response to the drug-related deaths and injuries.

She said that in the short term the police should at least create a special unit to deal with the synthetic cannabis issue. Drug-checking facilities should also be made legal and resourced, she said.

In the medium term, Genter said legalising cannabis would create a “safe alternative” and lower the

risk of black market-related drug deaths - a move English flatly rejected yesterday.

The National-led Government banned all synthetic drugs in 2014 until they could be proven “lowrisk” by a new testing regime.

That regime is now in place, but a Government restriction on testing the products on animals meant that drug manufacturers were unable to prove that their drugs were low-risk and able to go on the market. No products have yet been submitted for testing.

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‘I just want to go home’ Linda Wenzel, the 16-year-old Islamic state bride captured in Mosul, could face trial in Iraq after it emerged her native Germany has yet to request her extradition.

Wenzel is being held in an Iraqi prison amid unconfirmed claims she had a baby with her when she was captured by Iraqi special forces last week.

“I don’t know for sure that it is her baby, but she keeps him with her always,” the Sunday Times quoted an unidentified Iraqi special forces soldier as saying, according to Daily Telegraph.

The newspaper claimed the baby was transferred to Baghdad with Wenzel.

Iraqi and German authorities have not commented on the claims.

German broadcasters NDR and WDR and Sueddeutsche Zeitung said they had interviewed Wenzel at a military complex in Baghdad and she told them she wanted to leave.

“I just want to get away from here,” she was quoted as saying.

“I want to get away from the war, from the many weapons, from the noise.”

She added: “I just want to go home to my family.”

The media outlets said the teenager had told them she regretted joining Isis, wanted to be extradited to Germany and would cooperate with authorities.

They said the girl had wounds on her left thigh and right knee.

Wenzel ran away from home in Pulsnitz, a small town near Dresden, last year, and is believed to have travelled to Syria to join Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Isil).

She reportedly married an Isil fighter who is thought to have been killed in an air strike.

Although German authorities have opened an investigation against her on suspicion of terror offences, they have yet to make a formal extradition request, and prosecutors acknowledged at the weekend that she may face trial in Iraq.

“There is the possibility that Linda might be put on trial in Iraq,” Lorenz Haase, a spokesman for German prosecutors said. “She might be expelled for being a foreigner or, because she is a minor reported

Jenner nudes online?

Followers of 19-year-old reality star Kylie Jenner were surprised to find an interesting message from her social media account yesterday. A screenshot of a yellow SnapCode leading to a user named ‘chikri95’ was posted on her social media account according to DailyMail. It was shared with the interesting caption: ‘add for kylie jenner’s nudes!! twitter “chikri98.’ On the Twitter account of the alleged culprit, they posted: ‘I GOT KYLIES NUDES AHAHHA.’ No personal images of the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star have been released.

Babyhawke on the way Ladyhawke has dropped a surprise announcement – confirming she and wife Madeleine Sami are set to become parents.

The notorious rock chick, also known as Pip Brown, shared a cute selfie on social media of herself with a gorgeous protruding belly bump with the caption: “Yep! Your eyes do not deceive you.

That is indeed a messy bedroom. #ohandimpregnant#dueinoctober@ madeleinesami.” Fellow Kiwi songstress and close friend Gin Wigmore is also in full bloom posting a special photo of the pair together with their matching bumps.

Linda Wentzel, the Isis bride being held in an Iraqi prison. missing in Germany, she could be handed over to Germany.”

Under Iraqi law, Wenzel could face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty of terror offences. Although Iraq has the death penalty, it does not apply to minors.

German consular officials have been given access to Wenzel and confirmed that she is the arrested woman.

Her parents are reportedly travelling to Iraq to visit her.

Germany has not requested the teen’s extradition because there is not enough evidence to issue an arrest warrant yet, prosecutors explained.

“Legally, there can be no extradition request until an arrest warrant is issued,” Haase said.

“At the moment it is not fully

clear what she did after leaving Germany and travelling to Istanbul. The investigation into that is ongoing.”

According to unconfirmed reports from Mosul, Wenzel was armed and is thought to have fired at Iraqi troops before she was captured.

The special forces soldier told the Sunday Times she was “unrepentant”.

- AP

■ AUSTRALIA

Murderer hid in zoo; ate tortoises Double killer and fugitive Malcolm Naden ate the heads of tortoises and stole food from zoo animals during his headline-grabbing seven years on the run, it has emerged.

The fugitive famously evaded police between 2005 and 2012 before he was captured,

but a new book has revealed the horrifying details of how he survived inside a New South Wales Zoo. The book called The Contractor details Naden’s time in the zoo where he stole bananas from elephants, slept in the roof space of a zoo manager’s

hut and cooked himself meals on a coin-fed barbecue.

Staff recalled discovering food wrappers in odd places and barbecues still warm in the early hours of the morning, while one worker vividly remembers seeing Naden escape the tortoise enclosure where

he ripped the head off one tortoise and sucked its guts out.

Naden, a 32-year-old loner, was wanted over the June 2005 murder of his cousin’s girlfriend Kristy Scholes and the disappearance six months earlier of his cousin Lateesha Nolan.

- AAP

None of your business ...

“Would people be horrified if wages at TVNZ were released to the public? ... In part, yes, probably, but only because they want to be shocked,” says Mike Hosking.

“Some people set out to be offended and upset, and linking names to salaries would be right up their alley.” Hosking said it wasn’t a debate he was interested in having. “Do we need to know what the newsreader earns? No, because who can possibly win out of that? ... Just imagine if my salary was made public?

Can you imagine the reaction, very little of which would be rational ... How hard can it be, they would say, to sit and talk for a couple of hours a day? When that’s the level of debate, the debate is going nowhere fast. Therefore, it is not worth having.”

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Here we go again, more wet weather on its way Matt Markham

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t looks like it’s going to be another case of brace yourself for more bad weather this week, yet again.

Even though the socks are still up on the rack drying from the watery deluge that hit the region late last week, already we are staring down the barrel of yet another wintry blast.

More rain and snow is forecast for later this week and it’s expected to be, once again, a significant weather event.

That means batten down the hatches and get ready for some more of the same old, same old.

No matter how ready you might be after the last lot.

Our farmers must be starting to feel the pressure too.

They’ve dealt with two hefty blows in the past two weeks and will again have to prepare themselves for a third onslaught.

There’s only one group that benefit out of this sort of weather behaviour and that’s the team up at Mt Hutt.

With a base of two metres and more already, they must be frothing at the mouth for another load of snow which will see them set up for the remainder of the ski season, and even further afield than that.

It’s great for the Mid Canterbury community as a lot of people benefit from the mountain’s success.

Our cafes and eating establishments become busier when the mountain is strong and our accommodation venues flourish.

But those of us who are mere mortals and prefer to remain below the clouds, the cold and seemingly arctic weather does get a little tiresome at this time of the year.

Snow and copious amounts of rain are fun. Until they become not fun anymore. And it’s usually only a very short space in between each one.

It’s lucky we are a pretty resolute bunch, and as was written about in this very column space last week, we tend to all chip in and do our bit when the going gets tough.

And it looks like we might have to do it all again before the week is out, but surely that will have to be it for the winter.

It’s almost time to bust out the jandals and shorts and let things get warm.

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hile various politicians chasing votes continue to ratchet up the rhetoric on immigration, Federated Farmers tries to inject some reality into the debate.

But we’re also striving to ensure that training of New Zealanders for agri-sector roles remains a priority.

We continue to argue that the temporary Essential Skills Visa is vital for the dairy industry in particular, to fill deepening labour shortages in rural and provincial areas – and for some districts that’s likely to remain the case for the short-medium future.

It is particularly vital for the mid-skilled roles such as assistant herd manager and herd manager – positions that require at least two years’ relevant work experience.

Meantime, farmers recognise more needs to be done to bring more bright and motivated young New Zealanders onto our dairy, beef and sheep farms, and put them on the path to future senior roles.

A major new initiative on that front is a proposed Federated Farmers Dairy Apprentice Scheme, which is intended to set the industry benchmark for entry level training in the sector.

We’re working with the Primary ITO on the scheme and if it works, it could be rolled out to other agriculture sectors.

The ambitious goal is to cater

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and understanding; People who are practical, with demonstrated willingness to work and be trained.

Could include career changers. They’re going to need quite a bit of training but they have a can-do attitude.

■ Those not currently in employment, and who perhaps have had a bad run in the education system. They’re going to require a lot of investment and wrap-around care as they get themselves read for the farm gate.

New entrants would start with a 16-week course. The first four weeks would get them up to speed on basic work ethics and habits, Health & Safety, etc. This would be followed by 12 weeks on-farm, upskilling on handling stock, basic pasture management, motorcycle/quad use and safety, etc.

Trainees would earn level 1 & 2 credits on the NZQA framework.

Primary ITO general manager customer services Alister Shennan has said the next stage, apprenticeships, would take two to three years to complete “depending on the learner”.

They’ll come out with a level 3/4 Certificate in Dairy, “and there’s a pathway beyond that” towards herd and farm management.

The ambition is to make completion of a Federated Farmers apprenticeship “a badge of honour,” Alister said.

“We want young people who ■

Chris Lewis

FROM THE FARM

for dairy 500 trainees, with an initial focus on Northland, Waikato, Taranaki, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Otago and Southland.

Federated Farmers operated an apprenticeship scheme, called the Farm Cadet, in 1970s until the early 1990s.

The proposed new model is an enhanced and modernised programme that takes into account new practices and future needs.

Applications for funding for the scheme have been lodged under the Sector Workforce Engagement Programme.

The proposal would dovetail with initiatives such as schoolsbased Trades Academies and Gateway programmes, as well as funding available from the Ministry of Social Development for helping New Zealand’s 70,000+ NEET youths (not in employment, education or training).

There are three streams of potential candidates: ■ The ones who are going to be highly capable, potential future leaders; the “cream of the crop” who would come to farms with the right attitude, the right basic skills

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have shown an interest in dairy farming to know they’re going to be with a great farmer – someone who is going to invest time and effort to help them succeed.”

There will be a whole bunch of supporting programmes and training available to the farmers selected and accredited under the scheme as well. Employers will be required to be Federated Farmers members, to use Federation employment agreements and compliant payroll software, to make sure these trainees get a good start in the industry.

When I was on the old farm cadet scheme, selection processes and standards were such that by the end of it, graduates could pretty much pick their bosses. You came out the end as employee of choice as herd manager.

The ITO is already putting the call out for suitable apprentice candidates and, pending funding approval, registrations from interested dairy farms will open soon. The scheme would launch by the end of this year.

Chris Lewis is Federated Farmers Dairy Group Chairperson.

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Hart retains top spot on NZ rich list

By ReBecca HowaRd

Left – Graeme Hart kept the top spot in this year’s National Business Review Rich List.

Graeme Hart, New Zealand’s richest man, kept the top spot in this year’s National Business Review Rich List while San Franciscobased billionaire investor Peter Thiel – granted citizenship in 2011 – was in second place and was one of the newcomers who helped push the total value of the list up 10 per cent to just over $80 billion.

Packaging magnate Hart is worth $7.5 billion, according to the annual list, down from $9 billion in 2015 but up from last year’s $7.0 billion.

Thiel – whose New Zealand citizenship has been the source of controversy after it came to light his citizenship was approved under the “exceptional circumstances” provisions of the Citizenship Act – is worth $3.7 billion.

Third on the list is the Todd Family, with $3.5 billion, up from $3.3 billion a year ago. The Todd family interests are in energy and property. Former Prime Minister John Key remains on the list with a net worth of $65 million.

The overall value of the list was bolstered by 19 newcomers worth $6.4 billion, according to NBR,

led by manufacturing, insurance, aviation, agro-business and funds management businesses.

Along with Thiel, other newcomers include Chris Liddell,

Guardian Shares & Investments Compiled by

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16.50

+0.32

+1.98%

Orion Health founder Ian McCrae saw his net worth fall to $125 million from $350 million as the share price took a tumble.

The Rich List also includes five foreign billionaires who have business interests and investments in New Zealand.

Alexander Abramov was worth $6 billion, according to the Rich List’s assessment, while Julian Roberston, who built his wealth with the Tiger Management hedge fund and owns luxury lodges in New Zealand, was worth $5.3 billion.

Bill Foley, who has built a portfolio of wine businesses in New Zealand, was worth $1.7 billion.

Soichiro Fukutake – a newcomer to the list – was worth $1.4 billion, while movie maker James Cameron who is best known for blockbusters Titanic and Avatar, was worth $1.4 billion.

– NZME

Tough immigration rules to be tweaked

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whose net worth is $120 million.

According to NBR, being appointed as a strategic adviser to US President Donald Trump has come at a cost for expatriate Kiwi

businessman Chris Liddell, with the mandatory disclosure of his potential wealth for all to see.

Other newcomers include the Mowbray family, with a net worth of $120 million, thanks to their global toy company Zuru Inc, which makes the so-called Buncho-Balloons, a device that fills 100 water balloons in 60 seconds.

Only 20 members of the list saw their wealth lose value, including Richard Chandler, whose net worth dropped to $2 billion from $4.2 billion.

According to NBR, a slump in oil prices has hit the exploration industry hard and his banking investments in India and Nigeria appear to be going through a particularly rough patch.

While Chandler’s net worth took a hit, he is still in fourth place on the overall list of more than 200 people with a net worth of over $50 million.

The Government is likely to tweak some of its planned immigration cuts after a backlash from business groups and the regions.

Prime Minister Bill English said yesterday morning that the proposals would still “largely” go ahead, but “with some adjustments”.

The backtrack came after regional mayors, farming and hospitality groups told the Government that the proposed rule changes “were a bit tight”, he told TVNZ. The changes announced in April included a $49,000 minimum income for a skilled migrant visa, a three-year limit for lower skilled workers followed by a stand-down period, and stricter rules for partners and children of workers.

English said 10,000 jobs were being created a month.

“We need people to build the houses, drive the trucks, make the whole thing work.”

But the proposed rule changes would not be scrapped altogether because the Government wanted to “strike the right balance”.

“We also want to make sure New Zealanders can get the jobs that they should be able to get,” he said.

English said there had been “very strong demand” for workers not only in Auckland but in the regions.

“We’ve had quite a bit of feedback that there’s work there, plenty of jobs, they’re doing their best to recruit Kiwis when they can, but there’s still gaps and they need the skills and are a bit concerned that some of the rules might be a bit tight.”

Immigration is one of the main talking points in this year’s election campaign, as Labour and NZ First are both promising deep cuts to migrant numbers if in power.

The Green Party also proposed limiting immigration to population growth, but is now reviewing that policy after a backlash from

migrant groups.

The Government’s original proposals (to start August 14) Anyone who will earn less than about $49,000 a year once in New Zealand won’t get a skilled migrant category visa and permanent residents won’t get points for such jobs.

People who will earn more than $73,299 will automatically be classified as highly skilled.

The SMC points table, under which individuals claim points towards their residence application, will also be realigned to give more recognition of skill levels in the 3039 age group and high salary levels.

Limiting lower skilled visa holders to a maximum of three years, after which a stand-down period will apply before another visa can be approved. Classifying the partners and children of these visa holders as visitors, meaning they will only gain work visas if they meet requirements in their own right.

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Forgotten investment surprise A 21-year-old has struck gold after a forgotten investment of $NZ2100 earned him more than $1 million.

Four years ago Melbourne man Jordan Travers purchased $2000 of internet currency Ethereum.

After his purchase Travers forgot about his risky investment

until the currency recently made headlines, he told the Herald Sun. After logging on to check on his investment he discovered the 5000 Ethereum he purchased was now worth nearly $US260,000.

After biding his time he watched the worth of his investment skyrocket before cashing out 75 per

cent of his Ethereum – earning him a hefty $765,000.

Travers told the Herald Sun he was “dumbfounded”.

“I just sat there looking at the screen.” The 21-year-old said he would use his new-found fortune to travel the world and head back to university.

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Farm gate price watch …

for the latest prices, visit www.interest.co.nz/rural current price range Saleyard prices … u LAMB ($/head) weighted average Store 81 - 112 Prime 139 - 147 u HEIFER (c/kg) 250-350 kgs Lwt Store 232 - 341 u STEER (c/kg) 481-580 Lwt Prime 286 - 294 last week

MARKET REPORT Dairy A deluge of rain produced flooding in many areas and resulted in poor utilisation of feed even on the stony soils of Canterbury.

The use of on/off grazing, standoff areas in lanes and feed pads are management techniques used to minimise pasture damage and allow ground conditions to dry.

Early first calving heifers are now calving on to very wet pastures and there have been reports that some managers have had difficulty transporting heavily pregnant cows from their grazing properties.

Soil temperatures are low with the excess moisture, but grass covers are good and on track for satisfactory feed supply this spring as long as the rain stops.

After positive trends in milk futures, the global dairy trade auction responded accordingly and lifted by 0.2 per cent last week.

Butter prices moved over $US6000/ tonne for the first time and whole milk powders are still comfortably trading past the $US3000/tonne mark.

Oceania dairy values led the auction price for all products, except cheese, as an oversupply in the US has dampened demand for cheddar and their farmers have fallen behind NZ returns.

More live dairy exports are being shipped off our shores as 6500 in-calf heifers were bound for China from the ports of Timaru and Napier. Fonterra reports they are to build two new cream cheese plants at Darfield in response to strong demand for that product from China.

Lamb More small lifts for lamb export schedules this week as processors report pricing is ahead of expectations early in the year.

Some easing of frozen demand from the UK and another supermarket chain moves

to 100 per cent British lamb in response to Brexit changes.

This will influence future demand for our product in that country, especially legs, but will provide opportunities in Europe where once that product was sold.

The delayed in-lamb ewe fair at Temuka produced strong returns for vendors, with the sale averaging $147/head and top sheep making $186.

Alliance are to invest $3.4 million in new band saw technology with a big push to improve work safety at their plants.

Wool Another North Island wool sale with mainly coarse micron second shear wools saw indicator prices stable at 269c/kg clean and the offering only 81 per cent sold.

Beef Beef schedules were stable this week as volumes processed are low in the off-season.

Analysts report that future burgers will be a mix of processed beef and plant-based protein as sales are driven by lower costs and a trend to consume products with a lower environmental footprint.

In Europe reports are emerging that the CAP agricultural system is under pressure from EU finances and if our farmers can keep their systems low cost, future opportunities could arise in this big market.

Deer Venison schedules remain stable pre the spring chilled product season and volumes harvested are low.

The Deer Industry has been running field days targeting rural professionals as they look to promote and educate the sector’s profitable long-term vision.

Mountain River Venison has developed a novel range of grilling cuts for the Swedish market that aims to exploit that country’s demand for eating reindeer meat.

4 wks ago

Processor prices … u LAMB ($) including 1kg woolly pelt 15.5 kg YM SI 98.76 98.18 17.5 kg YX SI 111.11 110.46 19.0 kg YX SI 120.75 120.04 21.0 kg YX SI 133.10 132.31 Local trade (c/kg) SI 660 650 (16-22kg) u MUTTON ($) including 0.5kg pelt 21.0 kg MX1 SI 82.95 84.00 u BEEF (c/kg) P2 steer SI 534 542 (270-295kg) M Cow SI 422 416 (170-195kg) M2 Bull SI 507 510 (296-320kg) Local trade P2 SI 600 600 (180-280kg) u VENISON ($/hd) gross AP Hind 50kg SI 450 450 AP Stag 60kg SI 546 546 AP Stag 80kg SI 728 728 Auction prices … u SI WOOL indicator prices (c/kg, clean) Mid mic (23.1-31.5) Fine Xbrd (31.6-35.0) 395 400 Coarse Xbred >35 mic 269 345 Lamb 390 394

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65 96

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Ram’s progeny wins top Aust award

By Colin WillisCroft

Left (from left) – Janet Pritchard, Brebner and Elizabeth McEwan with the Texel Challenge Trophy, and LM Brooks at the Canterbury show last year.

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The progeny of an award-winning Mid Canterbury ram has claimed the top award at Australia’s most prestigious sheep show.

Elizabeth and Brebner McEwan, who own Broadgate Texel Stud between Ashburton and Mayfield, sent semen from their six-year old ram BigBoy to texel breeders in Australia as part of a swap deal.

A two-year-old ram that those breeders, Liz and Peter Russell of Tullamore Park stud, entered in the recent Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo, won the supreme champion ribbon just over a week ago.

Elizabeth said it was a huge achievement for the Australian ram to win, given it was only a twoyear-old and was up against older rams.

“I didn’t expect it. I was absolutely thrilled.”

Unfortunately the McEwans won’t be sending any more of BigBoy’s semen across the Tasman, as Australia has since banned the import of texel semen from New Zealand, after English texels were brought into the country here.

BigBoy has a proud history of winning awards himself, having twice won the supreme award at the Canterbury A&P Show, while also claiming the same award at the Manawatu show.

Elizabeth, who was last month named the new president of the Canterbury Texel Club, helped found the Broadgate stud with her parents in 1990. She has since

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bought it, which she now runs with her husband Brebner.

Elizabeth’s mum, Helen Reed, is proud of her daughter’s achievements with the stud, saying she has moved it forward since taking it over.

Broadgate is now one of the oldest texel studs in the country, and earlier this year was ranked second at the New Zealand Texel Conference.

Cropping farmers go to the vote on FAR’s future Cropping farmers are going to the polls in the next few weeks to determine the future of FAR, their levy-funded research organisation.

Under the Commodity Levies Act growers have the opportunity to vote to renew levy orders every six years. A yes vote will ensure FAR’s continued existence and on-going contribution to the cropping industry, while a no vote would result in the organisation

being wound up and all research and extension programmes ceasing.

FAR chairman David Birkett said voting papers would be hitting farm mailboxes this week with voting closing on August 23.

He’s confident FAR has the support of its grower base.

“A grower survey last year confirmed environmental compliance as the biggest concern facing arable farm businesses and that

this is just one area where FAR is expanding its capability to provide information to help growers.

“Our farm systems focus has produced great results for growers in recent years, including successfully challenging the ability of OVERSEER® to accurately estimate N losses from cropping systems.

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its implementation as a regulatory tool by some regional councils.

“Farm environment plans (FEPs) have been another success story, with FAR’s FEP template allowing cropping farmers to complete their FEP without the cost of a consultant.

“For Canterbury farmers, a FARled review of stubble burning, as part of the ECan air quality plan, contributed to ensuring stubble burning can continue in most ar-

eas in Canterbury,” Birkett said.

“On-going involvement in managing existing and new weeds, pests and diseases has also been important.

“Biosecurity-driven projects are helping prevent weeds like black grass and velvet leaf from becoming established in crops in New Zealand and supporting growers hit by the ban on growing peas after the pea weevil incursion in Wairarapa.”

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Call for increase in boarding allowance

Carrfields Livestock general manager Donald Baines says the company’s purchase of Farmlands’ livestock gives it true national coverage.

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Carrfields buys Farmlands’ business Carrfields Livestock has grown to a national heavyweight player in its sector following the purchase of Farmlands’ livestock business this month.

Under the deal, Carrfields Livestock has acquired Farmlands’ entire livestock business, which includes a team of nearly 30 agents mainly based in the South Island.

This extends Carrfields’ coverage of the livestock market to all major regions of New Zealand, said Donald Baines, Carrfields Livestock general manager.

“We are very pleased to be bringing Farmlands’ business and team on board with us, working alongside our existing North and

South Island teams,” Baines said.

“The Farmlands team’s longstanding experience and networks across the South Island gives us true national coverage and scale. We are now able to offer our clients a network of livestock agents and markets that covers the whole country from north to south.”

The acquisition makes Carrfields the second largest livestock marketing business in New Zealand, he said.

“Buying Farmlands’ livestock business is a strategic move for us.

“It provides the scale and coverage to provide the marketing and service levels that we require for

our clients.

“This puts us in a great position to broker significant quantities of livestock around the country.”

Carrfields Livestock now has a team of more than 120 agents and is eyeing further growth opportunities, said Baines.

“We’re always looking at ways to strengthen and grow our capabilities in order to better serve our clients.

“Attracting and retaining talented people into the team and developing the next generation of business leaders is a core part of this, which also reflects our values as a people-oriented, familyowned business.”

For rural folk there’s a glaring omission in all the political parties’ education policies announced so far – an increase in the school boarding allowance.

Federated Farmers president Katie Milne said the ‘Access Barrier’ boarding allowance for pupils from remote areas of $3200 hasn’t increased in more than a decade.

Fee rises have continued apace; it’s not uncommon for boarding costs for state and state-integrated high schools to be $8000 to $10,000, and sometimes as high as $15,000 a year.

“For a farm manager with three kids, boarding school costs can be half of their takehome pay,” Milne said.

Parents in remote areas have to make tough choices between hours of their children’s week being swallowed by travel, or forking out for boarding fees that exceed the government allowance by many thousands of dollars.

The issue makes it more difficult to attract staff to work in remote areas and is a stumbling block for regional growth.

There was talk late last year of a review by the Ministry of Education, but nothing has eventuated, Milne said.

The situation was made even more galling for rural families because the ministry’s budget for access barrier boarding allowances has been underspent in recent years.

It comes from the same budget as a ‘Multiple Barriers’ boarding allowance ($7500 + $500 for pastoral care), available for pupils anywhere in New Zealand

Katie Milne who have one or more difficulties such as behavioural issues, low educational achievement, or poor participation at school.

“While the multiple barriers allowance has been increased several times in the last decade the access barrier allowance hasn’t changed.”

Federated Farmers is not questioning the multiple barriers allowance but asks why the access barrier allowance is less than half that amount, Milne said.

“Farming families want a good education for their children, and with the increasing complexity and technology of the primary export/agri-business sector, that’s important for New Zealand too.

“We’d like all political parties to address this key issue for rural New Zealand in their education manifestos, and commit to increasing the access barrier boarding allowance as a priority after the September election.”

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Deciphering stories from certificates

By Glenn Vallender

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ince the 1840s New Zealand’s land transfer and title records have been paper or parchment based. It was not until 2002 that records of land transfers and titles were electronically managed.

In Ashburton Museum’s archive, local land transfer records date back to the 1860s. There are also land title documents, usually associated with personal papers and historical wills, as well as a few Crown Grants.

Such records enable any interested person – someone perhaps doing family, property or land histories – to more easily trace title transfers, mortgages or transmissions on many land parcels in the Ashburton District.

Long-serving museum volunteer, John Carter, has been transcribing and electronically recording these records over the past six years. He is now close to finishing a mammoth job recording over 2500 Certificates of Title.

This is no mean task when earlier cursive handwriting has to be read, re-read and transcribed. John’s work has resulted in a searchable database listing important information, including names of successive property owners, mortgage transfers and discharges, legal descriptions and locations of the property in question and dates of land title transfers.

Land parcels Some land parcels had reserves or specific land use activities attached to them, such as gravel pits, forestry plots or educational reserves. Many of the educational reserves were acquired as a result of planned population growth, which did not always eventuate.

Crown grants were issued for reward or military service. Almost always, if it was granted or balloted, Crown grants included expectations such as land development, for example fencing and stocking within a set period of time.

All titles carry part of the social history of the Ashburton District, especially in terms of land transfers and mortgages. While today most mortgages are from banks, in the past they were as likely to be family or private investors.

People would go to a lawyer if they had money to invest or needed to borrow money, so the lawyer would make introductions.

Transmission of title occurs for many reasons, such as when the

Left – An example of a Certificate of Title dating from 1919.

Centre – Part of a 1923 land purchase agreement document. With a £50 deposit and a cost of £435 this could have been yours.

Right – An 1894 Land Transfer Title from the Ashburton Museum archives.

A STORY OF LAND AND OWNERSHIP

Ashburton Museum volunteer John Carter working on the Certificate of Title project. registered owner is deceased, a life tenant dies or by company amalgamations. These transmissions can lead to knowledge of interesting family connections.

For example, land deeds have transmission numbers and details which can help locate wills and other documents.

The Certificate of Title for one parcel of land begins its history with a purchase under mortgage in 1894, by M G Rich and H M Hutton. The map on the title shows that the land is part of the Lowcliffe area, with its southern border road on Drain Road.

The story of this title is a

fascinating one, showing numerous transfers of title, reasons for land use, mortgagees, familial relationships, the impacts of war, successes and loss.

A rich source Certificates of Title are a rich source of information for anyone interested in researching the history of a family farm, property or people.

Reading the sequence of land transfers provides a fascinating social story, as well as a family history. They can chronicle insights into the social history behind the buying, selling or

1913 There is a transmission of mortgage to M G Rich and J L Vernon 1915 There is a reduction of mortgage notably, in the middle of World War One. 1919 There is a transmission of mortgage to Maitland’s widow, Mabel and G G Rich.

1919 On June 10, land was sold to the Crown, most likely for splitting up for returned WWI soldiers under the Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act of 1916.

1950 20 perches of land is then used by the Crown for roading.

A Certificate of Title beginning in 1894, shows a pattern of changing land use and ownership: ■ 1894 Land is purchased by mortgage by M G Rich and H M Hutton ■ 1896 E Rich and A Read take out a mortgage which is later transferred to H J Beswick ■ 1899 M G Rich takes out a new mortgage from W G Rich on April 8, 1899.

■ 1899 April 22, there is a mortgage transfer from E White and A Read to Irving and Miller.

■ 1902 A parcel of land is sold to the Crown for roading purposes

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change of use of land in the Ashburton District.

While not exhaustive, Ashburton Museum has many hundreds of these documents available for research purposes. Perhaps we have a Certificate of Title showing just what you need to fill in those historical gaps in your local or family story?

Alternatively, if you have such documents, the museum is keen to copy these to add to the collection.

There are so many Certificate of Title stories just waiting to be discovered and incorporated into histories. Ashburton Museum staff enjoy making this information more easily accessible so that these documents and their stories can be told, preserved and shared.

Thank you John, for helping make this information available through the many hours of locating, transcribing and deciphering!

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Honouring the Fallen During the period of World War One, 1914 to 1915, many men from the Ashburton District signed up to fight for the Empire against the German army. Many did not return — almost 450 from Ashburton were killed. The first Ashburton men were killed on April 25, 1915 — the first Anzac Day. Ashburton philanthropist and patriot Frederick Ferriman presented a special flag and a flagpole to the families of those men. The Ashburton Museum with the assistance of the Rotary Club of Ashburton, has erected in front of the Museum one of the original Ferriman flagpoles, and on the centennial of the death of each Ashburton soldier will fly a replica flag.

An original flag is on display in the museum. This week the Ashburton Museum honours: July 31: Peter McLACHLAN

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RESULTS ■ Bridge Ashburton Bridge Club July 17 Irwin Trophy: N/S 1st Ken Kingsland & George Brown, 2nd Bruce Sim & Heather Sim, 3rd David Wilkinson & Lynette Leadley. E/W 1st Joyce Johnson & Mary Francis, 2nd Pat Wise & Hilda Blee, 3rd Ruth Logan & Lynnette Adams July 18 Hazelmere Trophy: N/S 1st Mary Buckland & Judith Edmond, 2nd Martin de Jong & Johnny Wright, 3rd Mike Holmes & Rewa Kyle. E/W 1st Alan Wright & Trish Downward, 2nd Maree Moore & Arthur Maude, 3rd Annette Blain & Bev McCaulay July 19 Brabant Trophy: N/S 1st Elaine Lattimore & John Fechney, 2nd Rose McLaughlin & Trish Downward, 3rd Sue Rosevear & Rewa Kyle.

E/W 1st Bev Turton & Arthur Maude, 2nd Rona Brownlie & Lois Rose, 3rd Kay Robb & Edna Segers July 20 Eileen Willoughby Trophy: N/S 1st Melva Stowell & Mike Holdaway, 2nd Pauline Scott & Perry Jowers, 3rd Rose McLaughlin &Peter Downward. E/W 1st Audrey Rooney & Ian Doel, 2nd Maree Moore & Arthur Maude, 3rd John Fechney & Kay Robb

July 22 No golf due to weather

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July 19 Mid-Week Stableford Competition Charlie Rapsey 40 Stableford points, Steve Cross 38, Harley Davies 38, Wayne Vessey 37, Steve King 37.

Nearest the Pin: Steve Cross, Two’s: Harley Davies.

First Round of Senior Championship, Harley Davies defeated Andrew Peck.

July 20 9 Hole division Stroke and Stableford 1st J Cook 59:22:37, 2nd B Morrison 57:18:39 Stbf: 1st J Cook 17, 2nd J Ludemann 16 Nearest the Pins: Greg Sim Building and Excavating 2nd Shot No. 2 – J Greenslade, Mayfield Transport No. 5 – J Cook

DRAWS ■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club July 29 Final of the President’s Trophy and Plate follows. A Par round will be held for those not involved in the match play.

Number 1 Tee 12.00 Ian Rive v Adrian Hopwood; Josh Ackerley v Ken Clucas.

Starting times: Morning 8.30am (winter start time), Afternoon report to the Pro shop at 11.30 for a 12noon start. Nine hole golfers report at 12.30 for a 1pm start.

■ Hockey Mid Canterbury Hockey Played at NBS Ashburton Hockey Turf Senior Women and Senior Men games postponed from Saturday 22nd July will be played at a time convenient to all teams.

Please keep an eye on our facebook and website for dates and times.

July 28 1st Grade Women: Games times and teams to be advised, please keep an eye on facebook and website – apologies for any inconvenience.

July 29 At Ashburton (Senior Women) Games times to be advised, please keep an eye on facebook and website; Hampstead/Collegians v TGHS 1st XI (S Mealings, J Gray); (Senior Men) Games times to be advised, please keep an eye on facebook and website; Wakanui v Northern Hearts (C Watson, C O’Neil) At Timaru (Senior Women) 1.00pm Geraldine v Hampstead; July 30 1st Grade Men: 5.00pm Hampstead/Coll

■ Rugby Mid Canterbury Rugby July 23 Senior Division 1 – Luisetti Seeds Watters Cup Final Stuart Tarbotton Contractors Southern 35 v Railway Tavern Rakaia 21

■ Squash Celtic Squash Club

Rakaia Golf Club July 19 Ladies Division Thomas Trophy – Stableford Round Marion Wederell 37 Stablefords, Sally Smith 35, Tina Pearce 34, Freds Bierema 34 9 Hole Stableford Round Marg Lloyd 17 Stablefords Railway Tavern 2nd Shot No 3 - Fiona Rushton, Rakaia Seed cleaning 2nd Shot No 6 - Marion Wederell, Val Bell Nearest the Pin No 8 - Judy Moore, Chertsey Spraying 2nd Shot No 15 – Freda Bierema, S Quinn 2nd Shot No 17 – Tina Pearce

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(CHN) 67 72 68 68, Jaye Marie Green (USA) 68 71 72 64, Emily Pedersen (DEN) 69 68 67 71, Laura Diaz (USA) 67 67 71 70, Chella Choi (KOR) 67 67 69 72, Lydia Ko (NZL) 73 68 65 69276.

May 19 Ladies Division 2nd Sarah Maw Jenny Senior 42, Sara Gallagher 36, Jan Lane 35 Best Scores: Jenny Senior 84-17-67, Sara Gallagher 9118-73, Jan Lane 100-25-75 Paradiso Best Nett: Jenny Senior 67 Two’s and Nett Eagles Heather Santy, Jenny Senior x2, Gayle O’Duffy, Ruth Smith, Pam Watson, Sharon Burrell-Smith x2, Jane Helmore Nearest the Pin: # 4 Silver Aribica: Gayle O’Duffy, # 6 Bronze A Methven Supervalue: Ruth Smith, #17 Bronze B Methven Foursquare: Wendy Wareing, #13 Open Methven Travel: Pam Watson, #14 Aqua 2 Shot Aqua Japanese Restaurant: Nola Hydes, #13 Sat Ladies Methven Pharmacy: Sally Jones July 26 Competition LGU.Sealed Holes: Margaret Lilley Putting.

Final round scores from British Open yesterday (par-70).

268: Jordan Spieth (USA) 65 69 65 69271: Matt Kuchar (USA) 65 71 66 69274: Li Haotong (CHN) 69 73 69 63275: Rory McIlroy (NIR) 71 68 69 67, Rafael Cabrera (ESP) 67 73 67 68276: Marc Leishman (AUS) 69 76 66 65, Matthew Southgate (ENG) 72 72 67 65, Brooks Koepka (USA) 65 72 68 71, Branden Grace (RSA) 70 74 62 70, Alexander Noren (SWE) 68 72 69 67277: Henrik Stenson (SWE) 69 73 65 70, Chan Kim (USA) 72 68 67 70, Paul Casey (ENG) 66 77 67 67278: Austin Connelly (CAN) 67 72 66 73, Zach Johnson (USA) 75 66 71 66, Chris Wood (ENG) 71 72 68 67, Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) 68 72 66 72, Jason Dufner

v Tinwald (Allenton, Lowcliffe Tinwald) 6.15pm Allenton v Lowcliffe Tinwald (Hamp/Coll, Tinwald); Bye: Wakanui July 31 2nd grade Boys: Finals night: 5.00pm (3 v 4) Allenton/Hampstead v Invitational Team (TBC, TBC); 6.15pm (1 v 2) Wakanui v Methven (Wak SM, E Connolly-Whyte) August 1 KWICK Sticks (3rd Grade Mixed) Final Games 4.15pm Tinwald Mayfield v Wakanui 7s (M Baker, H O’Reilly) 5.15pm Methven v Tinwald Black (H O’Reilly , A Quigley) 6.15pm Wakanui 8s v Rakaia (R Harris, R Law) 7.15pm Collegians v Allenton (R Law, J Gray)

■ Rugby Mid Canterbury Rugby July 26 Secondary School Girl Rugby – Round 2 Mt Hutt/Ashburton v Craighead, Methven, 5:15pm: B Frame July 29 Representative Friendly: Southland v Mid Canterbury, 1:30pm, Waikouaiti Senior B Second Grade Cup/Bruce Beckley Memorial Cup Wholesale Seeds Southern v Mt Somers, Mayfield 1, 2:30pm K Faalogo, J O’Connor, P Hunt UC Championship Mid Canterbury Combined v Burnside HS, 12:00pm, Mayfield 1 C O’Malley, K Opele, D McKibbon Colts – MCRU Cup EuroAgri Celtic v Methven Rakaia, Celtic 1, 2:30pm; P Hill, K Opele, D McKibbon Under 18 Rudstone Cup/Kevin Dwyer Memorial Trophy Hanham Concrete Celtic v Southern/ Hampstead Celtic 2, 12:15pm; S Bennett, G Shaw, G Clement Under 16

Jordan Spieth of the United States kisses the trophy after winning the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Birkdale, Southport, England yesterday.

PHOTO AP (USA) 73 71 66 68, Ian Poulter (ENG) 67 70 71 70279: Xander Schauffele (USA) 69 75 70 65, Charley Hoffman (USA) 67 73 72 67280: Rickie Fowler (USA) 71 71 67 71, Richie Ramsay (SCO) 68 70 70 72, Adam Scott (AUS) 69 74 70 67, Richard Bland (ENG) 67 72 70 71, Jamie Lovemark (USA) 71 69 70 70281: Andrew Johnston (ENG) 69 74 67 71, Tony Finau (USA) 70 73 67 71, Tommy Fleetwood (ENG) 76 69 66 70, Thongchai Jaidee (THA) 70 73 68 70, David Drysdale (SCO) 72 73 66 70, Jason Day (AUS) 69 76 65 71, Aaron Baddeley (AUS) 69 76 72 64, Bubba Watson (USA) 68 72 71 70, Lee Westwood (ENG) 71 74 69 67, Daniel Berger (USA) 68 76 70 67282: Laurie Canter (ENG) 70 72 72 68, Martin Kaymer (GER) 72 72 70 68, Sergio Garcia (ESP) 73 69 68 72, Soren Kjeldsen (DEN) 71 71 72 68, Steve Stricker (USA) 70 72 69 71.

Jamie Farr Owens Classic

Rudston Cup/Russel Kelly Memorial Cup Hampstead v TBC, Celtic 2, 1:30pm; H Grant, G Shaw, G Clement Under 14.5 MCRU Cup Hampstead v Fowler Homes Celtic/Purata Farms Rakaia, Celtic 3, 1:00pm; G Jopson, B Frame, J Greenslade MCRU/ACL – Under 13 Competition Associate/Club Referees Required Lifestyle Motorhomes Hampstead v Allenton/Tinwald, Hampstead 1, 1:30pm Methven v Lysaght Glass Celtic, Methven 1, 1:30pm Hyde Bros Spraying Southern v Ashton Garage Doors Collegiate, Mayfield 2, 1:15pm MCRU/ACL – Under 11.5 Competition Associate/Club Referees Required Hampstead v Skip 2 It Allenton/Tinwald, Hampstead 2, 1:45pm Methven v Ashburton Online Celtic, Methven 2, 1:30pm Moore Mechanical Southern v Ross Leadley Building Collegiate, Mayfield 3, 1:30pm MCRU/ACL – Under 10 Competition Associate/Club Referees Required Methven Black v H n B Services Collegiate, Methven 4, 1:30pm Methven White v Stocker Dairies Hampstead, Methven 4, 12:30pm Purata Farms Rakaia v Blacklows W Celtic, Rakaia 4, 1:00pm Howden Ag Southern v Allenton, Mayfield 4, 1:30pm Blacklows G Celtic Bye MCRU/ACL – Under 9 Competition Associate/Club Referees Required Naylor Love Collegiate v Allenton, Collegiate 2, 1:00pm Methven v Roscos Auto Dismantled Tinwald, Methven 5, 1:30pm Purata Farms Rakaia v Summerfield Builders Celtic G, Rakaia 2, 1:00pm Progressive Livestock Southern v Summerfield Builders Celtic W, Mayfield 4, 12:30pm 4square Hampstead Bye MCRU/ACL – Under 8 Competition

Associate/Club Referees Required Methven White v Methven Black, Methven 5, 12:30pm Purata Farms Rakaia v 4 Square Hampstead, Rakaia 2, 1:00pm Canterbury Feed Assessment Southern v Cates Grain & Seed Collegiate, Mayfield 2, 12:15pm Agspread Southern v Allenton/Tinwald, Mayfield 2, 12:15pm Celtic Bye MCRU/ACL – Under 7 Competition Associate/Club Referees Required Spark Hampstead v Allenton, Hampstead 2, 1:00pm Methven Black v Summerfield Builders W Celtic, Methven 1, 12:30pm Methven White v Summerfield Builders G Celtic, Methven 1, 12:30pm Greg Donaldson Contracting Mt Somers v Four Seasons Treecare Southern, Mayfield 1, 1:30pm Purata Farms Rakaia v Methven Red, Rakaia 3, 1:00pm ADM Southern v The Finishing Company Celtic, Mayfield 3, 12:45pm Columbus Coffee Tinwald v Camross Electrical Collegiate, Tinwald 3, 1:15pm MCRU/ACL – Under 6 Competition Associate/Club Referees Required Methven Black v Anderson Joinery W Celtic, Methven 2, 12:45pm Methven Red v Summerfield Builders Celtic, Methven 2, 12:45pm Methven White v Anderson Joinery G Celtic, Methven 2, 12:00pm Greg Donaldson Contracting Mt Somers v Hayden Mackenzie Contracting Southern, Mayfield 3, 12:45pm Purata Farms Rakaia v Redpath Ltd Collegiate, Rakaia 3, 1:00pm Coleman Ag Southern v Netherby 4Square Hampstead, Mayfield 1, 1:30pm Riverlea Ag Southern v Allenton, Mayfield 3, 12:00pm Moore Mechanical Tinwald v Cranfield Glass Collegiate, Tinwald 3, 12:30pm

Final round scores from LPGA Tour event, the Jamie Farr Owens Classic yesterday (par-71).

263: I.K. Kim (KOR) 65 67 68 63267: Lexi Thompson (USA) 67 65 69 66269: Gerina Piller (USA) 63 68 70 68, Chien Pei-Yun (TPE) 64 68 69 68270: Sandra Changkija (USA) 66 70 65 69271: Kim Kaufman (USA) 73 67 66 65, Park Sung Hyun (KOR) 64 70 67 70272: Aditi Ashok (IND) 65 68 68 71, Angela Stanford (USA) 70 69 68 65, Angel Yin (USA) 66 71 68 67, Brittany Lincicome (USA) 67 67 68 70, Nelly Korda (USA) 68 64 66 74273: Kim Hyo Joo (KOR) 68 69 69 67, Amy Yang (KOR) 68 68 69 68, Alena Sharp (CAN) 69 69 68 67, Perrine Delacour (FRA) 70 68 69 66274: Katie Burnett (USA) 70 68 67 69, Kelly Shon (USA) 65 71 68 70, Alison Lee (USA) 67 69 68 70275: Lee Mirim (KOR) 68 69 70 68, Feng Simin

Results from last week’s round of the Celtic Squash Club’s winter league competition: Chris O’Reilly beat Jimmy Hunn 3-0, Amy Muckle lost to Chris Thompson 0-3, Ron Carlson lost to Mick Hooper 2-3, Nathan Forbes beat Jordan Hooper 3-2, Craig Donaldson lost to Jimmy Hunn 1-3, Amy Muckle lost to Chris Thompson 0-3.

Billy Nolan beat Adam Clement 3-1, James McCloy lost to Ed Harrison 0-3, Brendan Clark lost to Rory Boleyn 1-3, Melissa Wilson lost to Rebecca Abernethy 1-3, Megan Ness lost to Mike Keen 0-3, Charlotte Smith beat Kyla Murphy 3-1.

Ben Kruger lost to Paul Cousins 0-3, Jimmy Hunn beat Pat Summerfield 3-2, Ian Dolden lost to Nigel Tew 0-3, Riley Wilson lost to Jimmy Hunn 2-3, Graham McCormick beat Reece Wallington 3-0, Michelle Read lost to Mike Keen 0-3, Luke Anderson beat Jan Lee 3-1.

Ed Harrison beat Jimmy Hunn 3-1, Blair Horrell lost to Eelke Dijkstra 2-3, Steve Devereux beat Phil Andrew 3-1, Rob Giles beat Robbie Kok 3-1, Martina Padrutt lost to Charlotte Smith 0-3.

■ Tennis Hall of Fame Championships Collated results from Hall of Fame Championships yesterday (prefix denotes seeding).

Men Final 1-John Isner (USA) bt Matthew Ebden (AUS) 6-3 7-6(4).

Swedish Open Collated results from Swedish Open today (prefix denotes seeding).

Men Final 8-David Ferrer (ESP) bt Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) 6-4 6-4.

July 30 ACL/JAB Town V Country – Methven U13, Methven 1, 1:00pm: D McKibbon U12, Methven 2, 12:30pm: J O’Connor U11, Methven 3, 12:15pm: Club referee U10, Methven 4, 1:00pm: Club referee U9, Methven 4, 12:00pm: Club referee U8, Methven 5, 12:15pm: Club referee July 31 Ash Coll U 15 v Rangiora college, Ash college, 11.15, G Jopson Ash Coll 2nd XV v Rangiora college, Ash college, 12.45, S Bennett

■ Shooting Target Shooting July 20 National District Championship In round five, Ashburton’s ‘The Plainsmen’ were beaten by the leaders ‘Waikato Thoroughbreds’ 9 points to 6.

Ashburton scores, Open Squad, Conan Griffen 99.4, 199.3, 298.17, Rex Gardiner 99.6, 197.10, 296.16, Sandy Bennett 99.7, 197.9, 296.16, Nick Stewart 99.4, 197.11, 296.15, Robbie Hewitt 99.9, 196.10, 295.19, John Fleming 98.4, 197.10, 295.14, Steve McArthur 99.4, 195.7, 294.11, Andrew Donaldson 99.7, 194.9, 293.16, Greg Menzies 99.5, 194.10, 293.15, Mark Stewart 97.3, 192.10, 289.13, total 2945.152, Waikato 2923.131.

Composite Squad, Michaela Smith 98.3, 192.8, 290.11, T J Stewart 97.5, 191.7, 288.12, Bryan Hunter 96.4, 192.7, 288.11, Murray Cook 96.3, 190.3, 286.6, Brian Hawksby 93.2, 192.9, 285.11, total 1437.51, Waikato 1450.73.

Junior Squad, Lanelle McArthur 98.5, 99.7, 197.12, Emma Smith 97.5, 96.2, 193.7, Megan Snowden 95.1, 94.2, 189.3, total 579.22, Waikato 579.26.

‘The Plainsmen’ have qualified for the semi-final in third place behind Waikato and Manawatu, and compete against Waikato again on 10 August.

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In brief Return to bug-gate Unfazed by one of the most scandalous episodes in rugby history, the All Blacks will return to stay in the same Sydney hotel they believe they were “bugged” in last year. The Daily Telegraph yesterday reported the New Zealand team will base themselves at the Intercontinental in Double Bay before the first Bledisloe Cup match against Australia on August 19.

Last year the story broke of how a listening device was apparently found in the All Blacks’ team meeting room, leading to bitter division between the two camps. - NZME

McKenzie key for Chiefs

Tour de France winner Britain’s Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, holds his son Kellan after the twenty-first and last stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 103 kilometres which finished in Paris yesterday.

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Hurrell hamstrung

■ CYCLING

Froome makes it four

By Samuel Petrequin Riding a bright yellow bike to match his leader’s jersey, defending champion Chris Froome won his fourth and most challenging Tour de France title yesterday.

The 32-year-old Kenyan-born British rider finished 54 seconds ahead of Colombian Rigoberto Uran overall, the smallest margin of his wins.

“This Tour has been my toughest yet.

“I want to pay tribute to all riders for their sportsmanship,” Froome said.

“We raced hard together, we suffered together.”

Australian Michael Matthews won the green jersey awarded for the Tour’s top sprinter.

Matthews became the third Australian to win the green jersey, all this decade, following Robbie McEwen and Baden Cooke.

“It’s really a dream come true

to stand there with the green jersey,” the 26-year-old Matthews said.

This was the third successive overall win for Team Sky’s Froome.

His first in 2013 came the year after former team-mate Bradley Wiggins sparked off an era of British dominance.

His margin of victory over Colombian Nairo Quintana in 2013 was by more than four minutes.

Quintana pushed him much harder in 2015, finishing only 1:12 back, but Froome beat Frenchman Romain Bardet by 4:05 last year.

Bardet was third this time.

Froome looked emotional as he lifted the race winner’s bouquet of flowers, his eyes seemingly watering.

Then, smiling broadly, he gave a thumbs-up to the crowd before going to pick up his young son Kellan and walking back

onto the podium with him in his arms.

“I want to dedicate this victory to my family.

“Your love and support makes everything possible,” he said.

“I also want to thank my team Sky (for your) dedication and passion.”

Then, switching to an admirably improving French, Froome addressed the Parisian crowd.

“I wanted to thank the French fans, thank you for the welcome and your generosity,” said Froome, who was nevertheless loudly jeered in Marseille on Saturday.

“More than 100 years ago you created this beautiful race.

“Your passion for this race makes it really special.

“I fell in love with this race.”

Bardet placed two minutes, 20 seconds behind him.

But he denied Spaniard Mikel Landa – Froome’s Sky team-mate

– a podium spot by just one second.

Italian Fabio Aru, who briefly led the race, finished fifth, 3:05 behind.

As per tradition, the 21st stage was reserved for sprinters and mostly a procession for Froome and the other overall leaders.

Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen won it in a dash to the line, edging German rider Andre Greipel and Norwegian Edvald Boasson Hagen.

Moments later, Froome and the rest of the peloton crossed the line after eight laps of an eyecatching circuit around the city’s landmarks, finishing as usual on the famed Champs-Elysees.

Froome now needs only one more title to match the Tour record of five shared by Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault, Belgian Eddie Merckx and Spaniard Miguel Indurain.

- AP

■ GOLF

Spieth joins Nicklaus with wild Open win Jordan Spieth is eyeing golf’s fabled career grand slam after exorcising his Augusta demons with a dramatic British Open triumph at Royal Birkdale.

Spieth denied fellow American Matt Kuchar with an extraordinary final-round 69 that featured an eagle and three birdies in four holes after he’d relinquished his three-shot overnight lead in wild

Damian McKenzie, the most dangerous runner in Super Rugby, looms as a key threat the Crusaders must nullify in their semi-final - the question is whether the Chiefs can get enough ball to him. The fullback leads most of the attacking statistics this season, including metres run with the ball, carries, and defenders beaten, although it was his goalkicking skill which helped get the Chiefs home against the Stormers in Cape Town in their quarter-final. McKenzie’s speed and footwork has cut teams open all year, but the Crusaders will back their defensive structures. - NZME

fashion on the 13th. Spieth sliced his tee shot 50 metres right into thick grass on a sand dune so steep he could hardly stand up.

After lengthy deliberation and consultation with officials, he accepted a penalty for an unplayable lie before hitting his next shot from the practice driving range – and near a Titleist truck.

The 29-minute scene inevi-

tably evoked memories of last year’s spectacular Masters meltdown when Spieth threw away the green jacket with a quadruple seven after popping two shots in the water on Amen Corner’s famous par-3 12th.

But, unlike Augusta, Spieth rallied to knock a blind three iron over the dune to short of the green, chipped up and holed a

clutch two-metre putt for a miraculous bogey. He made eagle on the 15th and birdies on 16 and 17 to leave his playing partner shell-shocked.

Spieth heads to next month’s US PGA Championship bidding to join Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan as only the sixth player to win all four majors.

- AAP

Gold Coast centre Konrad Hurrell could miss as many as four games after a hamstring strain stopped him in his tracks against Penrith on Saturday. Due for scans today, the Tongan international is gutted at the prospect of missing the Titans’ arduous battle to qualify for the NRL finals. His presence on the right edge had helped the Titans claw back into finals contention, although Saturday’s loss means they now must win all six remaining games to be any chance. - AAP

Hayne not fazed Jarryd Hayne is refusing to speculate on his State of Origin future as the fallout of NSW’s series loss continues. The Gold Coast fullback has opted to ignore the ongoing criticism following another deflating series defeat, but rejected claims the Blues have a culture problem and said it would be a huge loss if coach Laurie Daley wasn’t reappointed. - AAP

Raiders seek a miracle Canberra’s NRL season is all but over, yet the players are refusing to believe winning all six of their remaining matches and playing finals is impossible. Forward Luke Bateman admitted it would be extremely tough to turn things around after Saturday’s 20-14 defeat to Melbourne. “We’re looking at six from six which, as a playing group, we don’t see as unrealistic,” Bateman said. - AAP

Victory a team effort Smeg Racing’s Simon Evans and Gene Rollinson have been crowned 2017 ENEOS Endurance Series winners, taking the final race of the season and the Three Hour series title. “It’s a credit to the team, it was a whole team effort,” Evans said. The final round of the series was held at Pukekohe Park where racing had to be abandoned on Saturday in favour of a Sunday start.

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There was plenty of action at the Watters Cup final on Sunday with Southern taking home the victory 35-21 against Rakaia. Here are a few extra snaps from the day from Guardian reporter Jaime Pitt-Mackay.

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Top left – Hamish McCulloch (centre) found his way blocked by the brick wall that is Seta Koroitamana.

Top right – Southern Captain Eric Duff leads his players out of the sheds for the final time this season.

Centre – Southern stalwart Jon Dampney proving age is only a number as he drives towards the tryline.

Below – Southern’s lively fullback Gideon Lambrechts was denied this time around by some staunch Rakaia defence.

Far right – Southern’s Patrick Davis makes his way over to celebrate with the supporters.

Below right – Rakaia captain Jackson Donlan with the unenviable task of giving a post-match speech after losing their second final of the year.

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In brief

■ SIGNIFY

Quality sprinter thriving Group One-winning sprinter Signify has moved up a weight division.

The gifted short course performer has been back in Alex Cowan’s Ashburton stable for a couple of weeks after returning from a good break in grand order.

“He went out a fit and happy horse after he won the Lightning at Wellington,” said Cowan, who trains the Telegraph winner for his wife Tracey.

“He looks terrific and he’s weighed in at 568kg and last time around he was 554 when he first came in.

“He’s a much better version now.”

Signify’s first major target will come during the New Zealand Cup carnival at Riccarton.

“That will be the Stewards and we’ll work backwards from there,” said Cowan, whose daughter Kate

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has made an encouraging start to her apprenticeship with Wanganui trainer Kevin Myers.

“There’s a race here at Ashburton in September that he might kick off in.”

Signify will subsequently hit the road for the major North Island sprints.

“I’d really like to go to Auckland for the Railway and then have a go at the Telegraph again,” Cowan said.

“At the moment he’s telling us he’s a sprinter, but if he settles better then he might get up to a mile.

“We always see the best of him when the races are run hard and he can get some cover to have the last shot at them.”

Signify has only been tried beyond 1200m a handful of times with his best effort a winning run over 1400m in an open handicap at Ashburton last year.

- NZME

Otago Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Forbury Park Raceway Meeting Date: 25 Jul 2017 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 12.03pm (NZT) OGRC MAIDEN SPRINT C0, 310m 1 57 Homebush Spud nwtd............J T McInerney 2 42754 Uncle Jock nwtd ....................... P Hammond 3 24622 Brad Baxter nwtd ...................J T McInerney 4 75576 Goldstar Lottie nwtd S & .................B Evans 5 56236 Replica Rango nwtd .......................B Pringle 6 84 Bublin Max nwtd.....................J T McInerney 7 854 Fiery Jade nwtd................................ B Dann 8 1 Lonely Baxter nwtd ................J T McInerney 9 36586 Goldstar Raven nwtd S & ................B Evans 10 8 Coma Berenices nwtd ................H Anderton 2 12.23 WWW.GREYHOUNDSASPETS.ORG.NZ C0, 310m 1 8x Harriet The Spy nwtd ...................S Hindson 2 78x54 Britt Baxter nwtd.....................J T McInerney 3 4766 Replica Casino nwtd ......................B Pringle 4 31 Homebush Ellie nwtd .............J T McInerney 5 662F8 Leo’s Son nwtd.......................J T McInerney 6 Olliebollon nwtd................................ B Dann 7 766 Half Pie nwtd S & ............................B Evans 8 37745 Goldstar Bindi nwtd S & ..................B Evans 9 8767 Goldstar Arden nwtd S & ................B Evans 10 87 Homebush Jax nwtd...............J T McInerney 3 12.43pm GLAMOUR HOOVES RACING STABLES STAKES C0, 545m 1 48 Homebush Brodie nwtd ..........J T McInerney 2 32324 Goldstar Ashton nwtd S & ...............B Evans 3 47762 Goldstar Scooby nwtd S & ..............B Evans

Lightly-tried jumper Fast Catch is quickly making a name for himself in his new role. The five-year-old took on a well-performed line-up in the Patron Paddy’s Open Hurdle at Te Aroha yesterday and dealt to them in fine style. Fast Catch is part-owned by Eamonn Green, who prepared the son of Faltaat to win twice on the flat before sending him to Samantha Logan’s Cambridge stable.

- NZME

Trainer eyes Tarzino

Racha Cuneen and Signify winning the Telegraph.

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Danica Guy is facing a race against the Ratings to have dual representation in the opening Group One contest of the new season. The Matamata trainer has the capable pair of Capella and Galaxy Miss short-listed for the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy at Hastings, but work has to be done to get them into the final line-up. Rising five-year-old Capella has been sparingly-raced and is the winner of three of her 12 starts, including the Gr.2 Eight Carat Classic last season and she was also fourth in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby.

- NZME

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington raceway

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Addington 4 1.11pm CRATE BARREL HOTEL SPRINT C1, 295m Raceway Meeting Date: 25 Jul 2017 NZ Meeting number: 1 76463 Road Block 17.59.............................A Joyce 3 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 2 65666 Brooke Davis 17.25 ...................... L Waretini 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 3 32171 Goldstar Linkin 17.60 S & ...............B Evans and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 4 44626 Graeburn 17.67 ......................... A Bradshaw 1 12.11pm THE FITZ SPORTS BAR SPRINT C1, 295m 5 71342 Hotdog Shannon 17.69 ................C Roberts 6 31442 Smash Wild 17.74 ........................... M Grant 1 55177 Ohoka Angel 17.51 ......................A Waretini 7 27347 Dragon Queen 17.85 M & .................Jopson 2 56482 Minor Brainwave 17.97 M & ................ Smith 8 25653 Flat Pack 17.73 ......................J T McInerney 3 72222 Mr. Bear 17.19...............................R Adcock 9 77477 Goldstar Phelps 17.71 S &..............B Evans 4 75136 White Not Wong 17.74 M &...............Jopson 5 57875 Kingman 17.39 ................................ M Grant 10 18887 Heidi Style 17.58 M & ......................... Smith 6 77168 Coco Bango 17.58 .................J T McInerney 5 1.31 STEVE ANNGOW DRAPES BLINDS 0272719588 7 57736 Subterfuge nwtd .................................J Allen SPRINT C1, 295m 8 22848 Another Charm 17.46 M & ................Jopson 1 76662 Coleridge Jim 17.60 M &..................... Smith 9 77477 Goldstar Phelps 17.71 S &..............B Evans 2 67278 Sparkling Terra 17.23 C & .................. Fagan 10 8568x Jimmy Hammer 17.34 ............M K Dempsey 3 73765 Jinja Willy 17.50 ..............................J Tanner 2 12.31pm RON’S MUZZLE REPAIRS PH 0272916330 4 64574 Unbridled 17.37 M & .........................Jopson 5 87367 Smokey Action nwtd S & .................B Evans DASH C1, 295m 6 55658 Super Bad 17.20 ..........................M Roberts 1 13123 Inside Affair 17.41 .....................R Blackburn 7 12248 We Rocking 17.58 H & ........................Taylor 2 66824 Wong Answer 17.43 M & ..................Jopson 8 77387 Unverified nwtd ......................J T McInerney 3 44888 Smash Attack 17.36 ........................ M Grant 9 77477 Goldstar Phelps 17.71 S &..............B Evans 4 26211 Dave’s Dot 17.43 ....................J T McInerney 5 25865 Tilt 17.39 ...................................... L Waretini 10 88588 Aroha nwtd ................................... L Waretini 6 117 Invincible Sue 17.52 ......................R Adcock 6 1.51 CHRISTCHURCH CASINO STAKES C1, 520m 7 56755 Zabambi 17.62 .................................A Joyce 1 77446 Goldstar Coco 30.51 S & ................B Evans 8 62336 Another Fan 17.38 M & .....................Jopson 2 87587 Opawa Faith 30.32 .......................K M Grant 9 77477 Goldstar Phelps 17.71 S &..............B Evans 3 73354 Arcane Sabre 30.35 M &...................Jopson 10 8568x Jimmy Hammer 17.34 ............M K Dempsey 4 74345 El Narco nwtd J & ...........................D Fahey 3 12.51pm KOLORFUL KANVAS STAKES C1, 520m 5 24478 Know Cheers 30.36 .......................G Cleeve 6 61566 Freckle Flyer nwtd ..............................J Allen 1 45414 Ohoka Pheobe 31.00 ................... L Waretini 7 43215 Mamma Rose 30.97 C &.................... Fagan 2 42311 Goldstar Spotty 31.37 S & ..............B Evans 8 37336 Qadir Bale nwtd ...........................C Roberts 3 FF38x Know Leave nwtd ...........................G Cleeve 9 58566 Light Thaw nwtd .................................J Allen 4 54165 Magnetrix 31.14 C & .......................... Fagan 5 16658 Ghost 30.63 .................................C Roberts 7 2.09 CLARKSON’S SIGN STUDIO DASH C1, 295m 6 46786 Fab Action 30.62 S & ......................B Evans 1 65645 Max Brainstrain 17.39 M & .................. Smith 7 86677 Luciastar 31.03 ......................J T McInerney 2 61F88 Culvie Jay Dee 17.74 H & ...................Taylor 8 48668 Smash Rebel nwtd .......................... M Grant 3 32618 Dime Diva 17.92..............................J Tanner 9 58566 Light Thaw nwtd .................................J Allen 4 64657 Jinga Snag 17.85 .............................A Joyce

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5 75634 Know Bias nwtd .............................G Cleeve 6 17275 Magma 17.60 C & .............................. Fagan 7 81F7 Minalinka nwtd S & .........................B Evans 8 88876 Troublesome Brit 17.39 M &..............Jopson 9 77477 Goldstar Phelps 17.71 S &..............B Evans 10 14787 Homebush Ivana nwtd ...........J T McInerney 8 2.28pm COALGATE TAVERN SPRINT C1, 295m 1 55158 Wong Box 17.58 M & ........................Jopson 2 23323 Distinctive Miss 17.60 ......................A Joyce 3 35742 Joey Baxter 17.41 ..................J T McInerney 4 77543 Another Message nwtd M & ..............Jopson 5 43845 Jinja Billy 17.47 ............................ L Waretini 6 42744 Token Ace 17.26 ............................... J Rush 7 241 Epic Boom nwtd ............................R Adcock 8 84516 Smash Prince 17.66........................ M Grant 9 77477 Goldstar Phelps 17.71 S &..............B Evans 10 87x8x Catlin Blueblood 18.05 ...........J T McInerney 9 2.46 A2B ASPHALT CANTERBURY DASH C1, 295m 1 8x661 Know Deception 17.40 ...................G Cleeve 2 23232 Jinno Gino 17.65 ......................... J McMillan 3 6x466 Bigtime Tip 17.39 M & ......................... Smith 4 74485 Rib Curler nwtd ..................................J Allen 5 21383 Summer Salt 17.57 ......................K M Grant 6 22234 Andolas 17.66 ...........................R Blackburn 7 46336 Genetic Marlow 17.61 ..................... M Grant 8 67838 What’s Wong 17.84 M &....................Jopson Emergencies: 9 77477 Goldstar Phelps 17.71 S &..............B Evans 10 87x8x Catlin Blueblood 18.05 ...........J T McInerney 10 3.06pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES C1, 520m 1 21746 Talk Soon nwtd....................................A Lee 2 31428 Know Courtesy 30.89.....................G Cleeve 3 74182 Goldstar Marvely 30.70 S & ............B Evans 4 33133 Forkner Bale nwtd ........................C Roberts 5 77562 Ester Action 30.40 S & ....................B Evans 6 26855 Rhinegolde nwtd ................................J Allen 7 26372 Gentleman Tim 30.18 J & ...............D Fahey 8 35674 Homebush Patriot nwtd ..........J T McInerney

9 58566 Light Thaw nwtd .................................J Allen

11 3.23pm BARRON’S SUPPLIES SPRINT C1, 295m 1 45547 Idol Georgie 17.33 ............................ J Rush 2 83827 Cawbourne Murf 17.55 ................C Roberts 3 44888 Homebush Tulip 17.59 ...........J T McInerney 4 77356 Blazin Action 17.86 S & ..................B Evans 5 17882 Smash Rumour 17.19 ..................... M Grant 6 22215 Black Tori nwtd .......................... A Bradshaw 7 76547 Big Catch 17.38 M & .........................Jopson 8 77744 Jaded Affair 17.46 ........................ L Waretini Emergencies: 9 77477 Goldstar Phelps 17.71 S &..............B Evans 10 18887 Heidi Style 17.58 M & ......................... Smith 12 3.41 ANGLER’S ARMS TAVERN DASH C1, 295m 1 32357 Lagoon Twist nwtd...........................J Tanner 2 74644 Tricky Action 17.48 S & ...................B Evans 3 77548 Ready Teddy 17.64 M & ...................... Smith 4 71665 Jinja Loch 17.30 ................. N C W Wanhalla 5 4887x Crystal Flame nwtd ......................... M Grant 6 63717 Eskimo Chill nwtd...............................J Allen 7 14125 Fabre’s Lass 17.53 ....................R Blackburn 8 84245 Wake Up Susie nwtd M & .................Jopson 9 77477 Goldstar Phelps 17.71 S &..............B Evans 10 14787 Homebush Ivana nwtd ...........J T McInerney 13 3.57pm AMBER CLEANING SPRINT C1, 295m 1 12 Danziger 17.62..........................R Blackburn 2 24185 Little Lottie 17.66 M & ......................... Smith 3 18678 Lexie Rae 17.53 M &.........................Jopson 4 43357 Stormy Sunday 17.50 ............J T McInerney 5 43187 Rockin’ Robyn nwtd......................... M Grant 6 71658 Ultra Action 17.24 S &.....................B Evans 7 57135 Cannonball Bolt 17.49 C &................. Fagan 8 6F586 Kablitz 17.62 ................................ K Cassidy 9 77477 Goldstar Phelps 17.71 S &..............B Evans 10 88588 Aroha nwtd ................................... L Waretini 14 4.17 ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER DASH C1, 295m 1 48578 Epic Style 17.65 M &.........................Jopson 2 55543 Rum Gin Mixer nwtd.........................A Joyce

62778 Goldstar Scout 17.50 S & ...............B Evans 28653 Hatfield 17.53 ............................ A Bradshaw 54683 Sergio Star nwtd ....................J T McInerney 13854 Idol Eve 17.43 L & .............................. Wales 35138 Tui Style 17.54 M & ............................. Smith 44771 Hell’s A Coming 17.65.............. A Botherway 77477 Goldstar Phelps 17.71 S &..............B Evans 8568x Jimmy Hammer 17.34 ............M K Dempsey 15 4.36pm LIVAMOL SPRINT C1, 295m 1 3414 Billy Frost 17.69 .....................M K Dempsey 2 38713 Hungry Machine 18.11 S & .............B Evans 3 53276 Lagoon Allira nwtd M & ....................... Smith 4 13475 Leanne’s Way 17.81 M & ..................Jopson 5 46545 Cathy Maree 17.17.......................... M Grant 6 83554 NippaOfSambucca 17.40 .......J T McInerney 7 31364 Cee Ash nwtd.................................G Cleeve 8 32516 Jealous Affair 18.13 ..................... L Waretini Emergencies: 9 77477 Goldstar Phelps 17.71 S &..............B Evans 10 14787 Homebush Ivana nwtd ...........J T McInerney SELECTIONS 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Race 1: Ohoka Angel, White Not Wong, Minor Brainwave Race 2: Inside Affair, Invincible Sue, Wong Answer, Another Fan Race 3: Goldstar Spotty, Ghost, Know Leave, Smash Rebel Race 4: Hotdog Shannon, Smash Wild, Graeburn, Flat Pack Race 5: Super Bad, Sparkling Terra, Unbridled, Coleridge Jim Race 6: Arcane Sabre, Know Cheers, Qadir Bale, Mamma Rose Race 7: Dime Diva, Troublesome Brit, Minalinka, Magma Race 8: Distinctive Miss, Epic Boom, Joey Baxter, Token Ace Race 9: Know Deception, Andolas, Genetic Marlow, Summer Salt Race 10: Gentleman Tim, Talk Soon, Know Courtesy, Forkner Bale Race 11: Cawbourne Murf, Idol Georgie, Black Tori, Homebush Tulip Race 12: Fabre’s Lass, Tricky Action, Wake Up Susie, Jinja Loch Race 13: Danziger, Cannonball Bolt, Little Lottie, Stormy Sunday Race 14: Epic Style, Rum Gin Mixer, Idol Eve, Tui Style, Hatfield Race 15: Cathy Maree, NippaOfSambucca, Cee Ash, Jealous Affair 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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Today at Forbury Park Raceway 4 54582 Goldstar Chief nwtd S &..................B Evans 5 487 Peekay Shout nwtd L & ...................... Wales 6 33258 Goldstar Sawyer nwtd S & ..............B Evans 7 431 Opawa Abbie Joy nwtd L & ................ Wales 8 38574 Dave’s Pick nwtd ....................J T McInerney 9 6 Sacred Opera nwtd ........................J Guthrie 10 57 Melting World nwtd.........................J Guthrie 4 1.03pm KEYOSK SERVICE BAR STAKES C1, 545m 1 73272 Goldstar Jagger 33.41 S &..............B Evans 2 F7672 Goldstar Dodge nwtd S & ...............B Evans 3 63613 Granny Magnet nwtd .........................J Dunn 4 43434 Avalanch City 32.24 ...............J T McInerney 5 27355 Heritage Watch 32.93 ....................J Guthrie 6 77616 Opawa Spirit 33.30 L & ...................... Wales 7 16736 Homebush Flutey nwtd ..........J T McInerney 8 88853 Pianissimo 32.49......................... B I Conner 9 84857 Opawa Bucks Eye 34.25 ............H Anderton 10 48666 Zipping Piper 32.77 ..................... B I Conner 5 1.23 BRIAN BAGLEY DRIVER LICENSING SPRINT C1, 310m 1 31644 Detective Dash 18.80 .............J T McInerney 2 66484 Homebush Clint 18.95 ...........J T McInerney 3 68121 Just James nwtd ........................H Anderton 4 72413 Valyrian Steel nwtd ................J T McInerney 5 44127 Lavarno nwtd S &............................B Evans 6 15885 Jinja Rules 18.51 ...................J T McInerney 7 32213 Inky Lord nwtd..............................S Hindson 8 53357 La Kinks nwtd.................................C Healey 9 53557 Royal Action 18.82 S & ...................B Evans 10 77887 No Tinkerbell nwtd .........................J Guthrie 6 1.43 GREEN ISLAND BARBER SPRINT C2, 310m 1 62131 Idol Star 18.77 L & ............................. Wales

2 23828 Homebush Banker 18.84 .......J T McInerney 3 26276 Goldstar Tu Puc nwtd S & ...............B Evans 4 84137 Giancana nwtd .............................S Hindson 5 72577 Flaming Sambuca 18.57 ........J T McInerney 6 12387 Ghisella nwtd S &............................B Evans 7 43214 Definite nwtd ................................... R Breen 8 48245 Nippa Eel 18.86 .....................J T McInerney 9 23766 Homebush Riley 18.48 ...........J T McInerney 10 73258 Gordy Junior nwtd M & .....................Jopson 7 2.00pm DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER SPRINT C2, 310m 1 75128 Princely Gold nwtd .................J T McInerney 2 78174 Knocka Few Back 18.56.................C Healey 3 16724 Adjudicator nwtd S &.......................B Evans 4 23471 Umbreon Bale nwtd .....................C Roberts 5 63162 Sozin’s Noir 18.46 ..................J T McInerney 6 43721 Opawa Robynann nwtd L & ............... Wales 7 85513 Kalonga 19.08 S & ..........................B Evans 8 47446 Nippa-A-Spot nwtd .................J T McInerney Emergencies: 9 12668 Pyro Polly 18.55 ................................J Dunn 10 73258 Gordy Junior nwtd M & .....................Jopson 8 2.16 BROCKLEBANKS DRY CLEANERS STAKES C2, 545m 1 16243 Ana Dior nwtd ..............................C Roberts 2 68713 Rushcuter Action 33.04 S & ............B Evans 3 7x551 Goldstar Miley nwtd S & ..................B Evans 4 16848 Storming Mack nwtd ................... B I Conner 5 52212 Southern Honey 33.02 ................R Hamilton 6 x1631 Rock Bottom nwtd M & .....................Jopson 7 16511 Dyna Hadvar nwtd........................C Roberts 8 17775 Opawa Richie 32.79 L & .................... Wales

9 x8656 Goldstar Avery 32.89 S &................B Evans 10 88578 Goldstar Po nwtd S & ......................B Evans 9 2.37pm WILLIAMS SIGNS GRAPHIX LTD STAKES C3/4, 545m 1 83628 Botany Alan 32.81..................J T McInerney 2 132F2 Opawa Timo 32.16 J & ....................D Fahey 3 12446 Draxler 33.15 J & ............................D Fahey 4 55433 Opawa Cheviot 32.85 S & ...............B Evans 5 F6388 Majestic Action 32.85 S & ...............B Evans 6 72221 Mazu 33.05 J & ...............................D Fahey 7 62231 Shady Snapper nwtd....................C Roberts 8 35725 Cawbourne Palmer nwtd ..............C Roberts 9 71883 Trendy Blake 32.64 ................J T McInerney 10 16175 Spring Sam 32.42 ..................J T McInerney 10 2.53pm OTAGO DAILY TIMES SPRINT C3, 310m 1 48744 Justin Ryan nwtd S & ......................B Evans 2 52838 My Hoki nwtd M & .............................Jopson 3 34F14 Botany Cold 18.75 .................J T McInerney 4 27183 Opawa Blinky 18.81 L & ..................... Wales 5 64523 Miss Harper 18.60............................ B Dann 6 x8881 Opawa Zena nwtd L &........................ Wales 7 54585 Homebush Kelso 18.31 ..........J T McInerney 8 17552 Cosmic Richie 18.49 ..............J T McInerney 9 14818 Koputara nwtd M &............................Jopson 10 38825 Magic Mike nwtd ..........................C Roberts 11 3.13pm ST KILDA VETERINARY CENTRE DASH C5, 310m 1 17881 Homebush Zippy 18.31 ..........J T McInerney 2 75712 Cactus Jack nwtd J & ......................D Fahey 3 28334 Zipping Clyde 18.45 .................... B I Conner 4 52125 Puma Pants 18.36..................J T McInerney 5 58165 Sozin’s Blue 18.69 .................J T McInerney

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71412 Cosmic Odette nwtd...............J T McInerney 71233 Opawa Waihemo 18.63 L & ............... Wales 11111 Wheelchair Norm 18.13 .........J T McInerney 74776 Seeking Baxter 18.41.............J T McInerney 72878 Homebush Flame 18.72 .........J T McInerney 12 3.31 RACING AGAIN TUESDAY 1 AUGUST C4, 310m 1 11444 Oity Allen nwtd .............................C Roberts 2 88444 Opawa Binge 18.36 L & ..................... Wales 3 46452 Opawa Sheldon 18.35 L & ................. Wales 4 87428 Zircon 18.58 M &...............................Jopson 5 13125 Homebush Fued 18.51 ..........J T McInerney 6 11242 Flaps Down nwtd ..............................J Dunn 7 63327 Storming Norm 18.20.................. B I Conner 8 53673 Believe 19.04 ................................... B Dann Emergencies: 9 8x755 Dream Large nwtd ........................... B Dann 10 7868x Another Fortune 18.43 ............. P Hammond SELECTIONS

Race 1: Lonely Baxter, Brad Baxter, Homebush Spud, Uncle Jock Race 2: Homebush Ellie, Britt Baxter, Olliebollon, Leo’s Son Race 3: Opawa Abbie Joy, Goldstar Ashton, Goldstar Sawyer Race 4: Granny Magnet, Goldstar Jagger, Goldstar Dodge, Pianissimo Race 5: Jinja Rules, Just James, Detective Dash, Homebush Clint Race 6: Idol Star, Nippa Eel, Flaming Sambuca, Homebush Riley Race 7: Sozin’s Noir, Princely Gold, Umbreon Bale, Pyro Polly Race 8: Rock Bottom, Dyna Hadvar, Rushcuter Action, Storming Mack Race 9: Opawa Timo, Shady Snapper, Draxler, Cawbourne Palmer Race 10: Cosmic Richie, Miss Harper, Botany Cold, Homebush Kelso Race 11: Wheelchair Norm, Cactus Jack, Zipping Clyde, Puma Pants Race 12: Opawa Sheldon, Storming Norm, Flaps Down, Opawa Binge 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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By Jai Bednall You come at the king, you best not miss.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green might be the NBA’s best trash talker, but he picked the wrong man to mess with in Conor McGregor.

One of the more unlikely social media spats began when McGregor’s own website The Mac Life released a behind-the-scenes video of him travelling across the globe to promote his upcoming boxing fight against Floyd Mayweather.

One of the scenes showed the Irishman hitting pads in a throwback No. 23 Warriors jersey.

That’s the number Green has made famous while winning two NBA championships, but as a proud American he wanted to let McGregor know who he’s riding with on August 27.

“We rocking with Floyd bro not you,” Green wrote, in an Instagram post with a photograph of McGregor in the singlet.

“Take that off bruh.”

But the brash basketballer quickly learned who he was dealing with – and that it’s important to do your research before taking on a man like McGregor.

You see, there’s a reason the UFC superstar was wearing that specific jersey and it has nothing to do with

Conor McGregor the modern day Warriors or Green.

Before Green adopted the number made famous by Michael Jordan and LeBron James, a point guard named C.J. Watson wore it for Golden State.

He wasn’t exactly a superstar, averaging just 10 points and three assists in his best season in the Bay Area, but that’s not why McGregor wanted to recognise his work.

Nope, it’s what Watson did off the court that “The Notorious” wanted to remind people of.

A few years back, Watson was dragged into a domestic violence case involving Mayweather and his former partner when it was al-

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leged the pound for pound champ was alleged to have punched her in front of their children after finding text messages from Watson on her phone.

Mayweather, despite spending two months in prison as a result of the charge, continues to deny and downplay the incident.

But that doesn’t mean a master of mental warfare like McGregor isn’t going to find ways to jab him about it. Hence the Watson jersey.

He made this emphatically clear to Green. “That’s C.J. Watson mate,” McGregor wrote, in reply to Green’s post. “I don’t know who the f*** you are.

“No disrespect tho kid, keep hustling and stay in school.”

“Now ask yourself why I’m rocking C.J when I don’t know or give a f*** about basketball,” McGregor added.

“I dribble heads off the floor. Not a ball. This is no game here kid.”

Draymond tried to hit back: “Hahahahaha that number won’t be worn again when I’m finished with it clown! Gold medalist, all star, DPOY etc!!! Hahaha stop it boy! Nate Diaz (Bay Area stand up) whooped you in your ring! Money May about to destroy you!!! Take that Warriors jersey off bruh you’re an incredible internet troll we don’t rock with you! Go train bum!!”

But the damage was done – this was a victory to McGregor. - NZME

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

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There is at least one fiveletter word.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): “Motivated reasoning” is when you first decide what you want and then rationalise why it’s a good idea. Your mind will have no trouble coming up with supportive ideas, but are they morally correct?

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): The idea that every moment should be pleasurable is as ridiculous as the notion that life should be pain-free. Ours is an existence of contrast. There is no pleasure without pain, no light without darkness.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Savvy hotel guests know that when travel-mates and roommates need space from each other, the hotel lobby can be a welcome respite. Find your own version of a hotel lobby today.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): We get older without trying.

We’re drawn to people inexplicably. Our bodies crave what we need; our spirits quest without our consent. Many things in life that come without effort. All should be celebrated.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You know who you are, but you don’t know the full extent of either who you are or what you can do until the adventure is “on.” So say yes, and that adventure will launch shortly.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): People who are worrying about what they are going to say are usually not very good at listening to what is already being said. That’s why, when you put people at ease, you make them better listeners.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): There’s nothing false about hope. It may not change things immediately, but it will change you immediately, and that will change things eventually. Hold on to hope, white-knuckled.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): It’s not the case every day, but today if you aim low and settle for little, you won’t be disappointed, you’re sure to be impressed, and you’ll probably be swept off your feet into a truly interesting situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Emptiness is not nothingness; it is space. Space is potential.

Do not be afraid to get rid of things before you have a replacement. The void invites a more creative future.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Head and heart do not always consult each other before making decisions. They may be in conflict today.

Your imagination will be a helpful mediator.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You expect yourself to keep your agreements, even when it is inconvenient to do so. You do not always hold others to their agreements, but you should. Today, your expectation will make them rise up.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Make a play for what you want. Through a combination of tenacity and keen problem-solving you will make things happen. The result won’t be perfect, but it will be progress.

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Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

WELSH, Kenneth Donald (Ken) – On July 23, 2017. Passed away at Tuarangi Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 84 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Daphne. At Ken’s request a private cremation will be held.

DWYER, John Desmond (Jack) – On July 23, 2017 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Loved husband of the late Beverley. Loved father and father in law of John, Patrice and Dave Ansell, the late Kevin, and Brendon and Paterson’s Funeral Services Deidre. Loved Grandee of FDANZ Ashburton Sarah, Laura, Amy; Shaw, Ph 307 7433 Laney, and Shamus. Special friend of Margaret. Messages Please note all late death to Dwyer family, PO Box 472, notices or notices sent Ashburton 7740. Special thanks for the wonderful care outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: and support received from the staff at Tuarangi. A funeral deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. mass for Jack will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, To place a notice during Sealy Street, Ashburton on office hours please contact WEDNESDAY, July 26 us on 03 307 7900 commencing at 1.30pm. for more information Followed by private family Any queries Interment. please contact Paterson’s Funeral Services 0800 FDANZ Ashburton ASHBURTON Ph 307 7433 (0800-274-287) KEELEY, Leslie John (John) – On July 22, 2017. Suddenly at home, Ashburton. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Rallou and much loved dad of Michael and Ang, Patrian, and Ioanna. Dearly loved Grandad of Lee, Daniel, Samuel, and Lucis; Ralitsa and Dom, Desiree and loved great Grandad of Natalia, Decklyn, Taleisha; and Regan. Dearly loved son of the late Mary Anne and Giles Keeley, brother and brother in law of Judith and Nelson Dodge (Picton), Lorraine and the late Dave Murison, brother in law of the late Eve and Theo Sekeris, Mary and the late George Panagiotaras. Loved uncle of Nick, Maria, Patra, George, Tassou, Costa, Mercina, Xenia, Stelios, Janine, John, Tracy, Andrea, Kerrie and Linton and a loved great uncle. Loved friend of all the animals, the Greek Community, Eve and Nicky and to many. Donations to the Ashburton SPCA in memory of John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on WEDNESDAY, July 26, commencing at 10.30am.

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WOOD, John – Passed away at Ashburton Hospital June 19. Jocelyn, Susan, Ann, Jane and Kevin, Andrew and families with to thank the many kind and caring people for their many phone calls, flowers, plants, cards and endless baking that came to the house for our family. Thank you to the nurses at Ward 1 and those that came to the house. Mrs Carol Gunn for her moving service and Jo Metcalf for all the memories and the private service at the graveside. It would be impossible to thank you all personally. Thank you again.

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6am Breakfast The Breakfast team presents news, interviews, weather, and information.

9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show PGR With special guest Jesse Tyler Ferguson. 0 10am Tipping Point 11am The Chase 0 Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1pm Red Rock PGR 1:55 Instant Gardener 2:55 Tipping Point 3:55 Te Karere 2 4:25 Four In A Bed The second visit is to Wortwell Hall Barn in Norfolk, where husband and wife Jenny and Clive Aylett always strive for perfection.

4:55 The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 MasterChef Australia The competition travels to Japan, where contestants must explore Tokyo to find ingredients for the mysterybox challenge. 0 9:05 Border Patrol PGR 0 9:35 The Profit PGR 0 10:35 1 News Tonight 0 11:05 Secrets And Lies AO 3 Eric and Patrick visit someone from Kate’s past, who reveals a secret.

Midnight The Family AO 3 0 12:50 Te Karere 3 2 1:15 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

Best of Top Gear 7:30pm on Prime

BRAVO 10am Top Chef 3 10:55 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 11:20 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 11:45 The Real Housewives Of Orange County 1:40 Masters Of Flip 3 2:35 Snapped: She Made Me Do It PGR 3 3:35 Hoarders 3 4:30 Dance Moms 3 5:30 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 6:30 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 7pm Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta A bride’s biggest critic is her eight-year-old bridesmaid; a bride and her mother have conflicting opinions about which kind of gown is best.

7:30 Botched – Post Op PGR 3 8pm Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 8:30 The Real Housewives Of New York City PGR 9:30 Below Deck – Mediterranean AO 10:30 Snapped PGR 11:30 Hoarders 3 12:20 Infomercials 3

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6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Sesame Street 0 6:55 Peppa Pig 0 7am Tashi 3 0 7:25 Randy Cunningham – 9th Grade Ninja 3 0 7:50 The Day My Butt Went Psycho 30 8:15 Goldie And Bear 0 8:40 The Lion Guard 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am The Quest PGR Noon Jeremy Kyle PGR 1pm Judge Rinder PGR 2pm Home And Away 3 0 2:30 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 3:30 Leon 0 3:35 The Adam And Eve Show 0 4:05 F Kirby Buckets 3 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 The Middle 0 8pm American Housewife PGR 0 8:30 Filthy Rich AO 0 9:30 Grey’s Anatomy AO 0 10:30 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0

11pm Cougar Town PGR 3 0 11:25 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce 1am Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:25 Infomercials 2:30 Switched At Birth 3 0 3:15 The Real 3 4:05 Regular Show 3 0 4:15 Family Matters 3 4:40 The Adam And Eve Show 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

Location, Location, Location, 7:30pm on Choice

THE BOX 6am Wheel Of Fortune PG 6:25 Jeopardy PG 6:50 Covert Affairs MV 7:40 The Carbonaro Effect PG 8:05 The Carbonaro Effect PG 8:30 The Simpsons PG 8:55 Criminal Minds 16VS 9:45 The Crayfishers PG 10:15 Deep Undercover MVLC 10:45 Helicopter ER M 11:35 Jeopardy PG Noon Live Raw MV 3:15 CSI – Miami MV 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Wheel Of Fortune PG 5pm Jeopardy PG 5:30 Covert Affairs MV 6:30 Piha Rescue PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 Covert Affairs MV 9:30 Hawaii Five-0 MV 10:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 11:25 CSI – Miami MV

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12:15 Raw MV 2:40 Pawn Stars PG 3:05 Supernatural 16V 3:55 Covert Affairs MV 4:45 Hawaii Five-0 MV 5:35 Piha Rescue PG

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6am The AM Show Duncan Garner, Amanda Gillies, and Mark Richardson present news, interviews, and humour to start the day.

9am The Café 10am Infomercials 11:25 Family Feud 3 0 Noon Dr Phil AO 12:55 The Block New Zealand PGR 30 1:55 Minute To Win It 3 2:50 Entertainment Tonight 3:20 Sticky TV 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm Susie Nordqvist presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.

4:25 Married At First Sight USA The singles meet their matches, and wedding preparations begin.

5:25 Family Feud 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Project 7:30 The Block New Zealand PGR The teams must keep ahead of the workload as tradesmen begin work on the kitchens.

0 8:30 Diana, Our Mother – Her Life And Legacy AO 0 9:50 SVU AO 0 10:50 NewsHub Late 0

6am Avatar – The Last Airbender 3 6:25 Bella And The Bulldogs 3 6:50 Kid v Kat 3 7:15 The Fairly Odd Parents 3 7:40 League Of Super Evil 3 8:05 The Penguins Of Madagascar 3 8:30 Kung Fu Dino Posse 3 8:55 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:25 Wheel Of Fortune 3 9:50 Jeopardy 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 3 12:40 Escape To The Country 3 1:35 Class AO 3 2:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3pm Escape To The Country 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 0 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Wheel Of Fortune 3 6:30 Jeopardy 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Best Of Top Gear PGR Jeremy looks at the Citroen C6; James learns how to drive quickly, thanks to a viewer’s letter; Sir Michael Gambon is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. 8:30 Poldark PGR 0 9:45 Qi PGR 10:20 60 Minutes PGR 3

6:30 Waiata Mai 6:40 Dora Matatoa 2 7am Miharo 2 7:30 Pukana (HLS) 2 7:40 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 8am N Whanau Living 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Kawe Korero – Reporters 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Ako 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Waiata Mai 3 3:10 Dora Matatoa 2 3:30 Miharo 2 4pm Pukana (HLS) 2 4:10 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 4:30 Whanau Living 3 5pm Tagata Pasifika 5:30 Polyfest Kapa Haka (HLS) 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 6:30 Te Kaea 2 7pm Kawe Korero – Reporters 7:30 Sachie’s Kitchen Sachie demonstrates how to make fast foods for lunches and snacks, from home-made udon noodles to renkon chips and university sweet potato.

8pm Native Affairs 8:30 Kaikohe Demolition AO 3 9:30 The Ground We Won AO

11:20 Chicago PD AO The team must catch one of Chicago’s most dangerous arsonists before he gets to one of them. 0 12:10 The Project News and entertainment show hosted by Jesse Mulligan, Kanoa Lloyd, and Josh Thomson.

12:35 Infomercials

11:20 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR A celebrity chat show.

12:20 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

12:50 Closedown

11:10 Te Kaea 3 Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 11:40 Kawe Korero – Reporters News reporters dissect and discuss the day’s news and events.

12:10 Closedown

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6:55 Criminal 16VL 2016 Action Crime. Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot.

8:45 The Making Of Spectre – Just Getting Started PG 9:05 Pay The Ghost MVLC 2015 Horror. Nicolas Cage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Veronica Ferres. 10:40 The D Train 16LSC 2015 Comedy.

Jack Black, James Marsden.

12:20 The Vatican Tapes MV 2015 Horror. 1:50 Criminal 16VL 2016 Action Crime.

Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot. 3:40 Rock The Kasbah MVLSC 2015 Comedy.

Bill Murray, Kate Hudson.

5:25 Criminal Activities 16VLSC 2015 Crime. John Travolta, Dan Stevens. 7pm Blair Witch 16VLC 2016 Horror. A group of college students venture into the Black Hills Forest and find the horror stories of a menacing presence all too real. James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez.

8:30 Daddy’s Home MVLS 2015 Comedy. An affable man must fight for the affections of his step-children after their ‘cooler’ biological father breezes back into their lives.

10:10 Eddie The Eagle PGL 2016 Comedy.

11:55 Captive MVC 2015 Drama.

7am The Making Of Inside Man PG 7:15 Waterworld MVL 1995 Action. Dennis Hopper, Kevin Costner.

9:30 Along Came Polly MS 2004 Romantic Comedy.

Ben Stiller, Jennifer Anniston.

11am Super 8 MV 2011 Sci-fi.

Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler.

12:50 The Mechanic 16VLS 2011 Action. Jason Statham, Ben Foster.

2:25 Wedding Daze MLS 2006 Comedy. Jason Biggs, Isla Fisher.

4pm Moulin Rouge MS 2001 Musical. Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor.

6:10 Changeling 16VC 2008 Drama. Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich.

8:30 Resident Evil – Afterlife 16VL 2010 Horror. Alice continues the journey to find survivors and lead them to safety in a world affected by a viral infection. Milla Jovovich, Wentworth Miller.

10:10 Australia MVL 2008 Adventure. Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman.

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12:50 PS I Love You MS 2007 Drama. Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Lisa Kudrow.

2:55 Moulin Rouge MS 2001 WEDNESDAY Musical. Nicole Kidman, 1:30 Nothing But Trailers Ewan McGregor. 5am The MVLSC 2am Criminal Making Of The Town R16 Activities 16VLSC 2015 Crime.

3:35 Daddy’s Home MVLS 2015 5:15 The Switch MS 2010 Comedy. Jennifer Aniston, Comedy. 5:10 Captive MVC 2015 Drama.

Jason Bateman.

SKY SPORT 1 6am Aussie Rules – AFL (RPL) Richmond v GWS Giants.

9am Rugby League – NRL Cowboys v Warriors. 9:30 The After Match 10am NRL 360 11am Monday Night With Matty Johns Noon League Legends 12:30 The Hunters Club Deep South Duckshoot.

1:30 Golf – LPGA Tour (HLS) Marathon Classic – Round Four.

2pm Golf Central 3pm Golf – The Open Championship (HLS) Round Four. 4pm Rugby Nation 5pm Rugby – First XV Rugby (RPL) Christchurch Boys’ v St Bede’s College.

6:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Quarter-finals – Lions v Sharks. 7pm Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Quarter-finals – Crusaders v Highlanders.

7:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Quarter-finals – Stormers v Chiefs. 8pm Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Quarter-finals – Brumbies v Hurricanes.

8:30 The Breakdown 9pm Cycling – Tour De France (HLS) Week Three.

9:30 Back Page 10:30 UFC Now 11:30 UFC Fight Night (RPL) Weidman v Gastelum.

WEDNESDAY

1:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (RPL) Quarter-finals – Crusaders v Highlanders. 3:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (RPL) Quarterfinals – Stormers v Chiefs.

5:30 The World Rugby Show 5:58 L Cricket – T20 Blast Gloucestershire v Glamorgan.

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6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Treasures Decoded 7:30 Wild Things With Dominic Monaghan 8:30 American Pickers 9:30 Scandimania 10:30 The House That 100K Built – Tricks Of The Trade 11:30 Travels With The Bondi Vet Noon Rome – What Lies Beneath 2pm Treasures Decoded 3pm Jamie At Home 3:30 Extreme Animal Babies 4:30 Paul Hollywood City Bakes British baker Paul Hollywood sets out to sample the recipes that have helped shape the culture and heritage of some of the world’s cities.

5:30 Salvage Hunters 6:30 American Pickers 7:30 Location, Location, Location Kirstie and Phil are with two sets of house hunters with very different problems….

8:30 Building The Dream 9:30 Money For Nothing 10:30 American Pickers

11:30 Paul Hollywood City Bakes British baker Paul Hollywood sets out to sample the recipes that have helped shape the culture and heritage of some of the world’s cities.

12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Getaway 2am Sean’s Kitchen 2:30 Travels With The Bondi Vet 3am Gardeners’ World 4am Location, Location, Location 5am Building The Dream

SKY SPORT 2 6am The Hunters Club Deep South Duckshoot.

7am Hockey – Women’s World League (RPL) Final – USA v Germany. 8:30 Hockey – Men’s World League (RPL) Final. 10am Golf – The Open Championship (HLS) Round Four. 11am Golf – LPGA Tour Marathon Classic – Round Four. 11:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (RPL) Quarterfinals – Stormers v Chiefs.

1:30 Fight Night 3:30 UFC Now 4:30 Cycling – Tour De Wallonie (RPL) Stage One – Last Hour.

5:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Round 20 Friday.

6pm Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Round 20 Saturday.

6:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Round 20 Sunday.

7pm Rugby League – NRL Cowboys v Warriors.

7:30 The After Match 8pm Super League Fulltime 8:30 NRL 360 9:30 On The Couch With Sterlo 10:30 Motorcycling – British Superbikes Championship (HLS) Brands Hatch GP. 11:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Cowboys v Warriors.

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Midnight Super League Fulltime 12:30 NRL Fulltime 1am NRL 360 2am On The Couch With Sterlo 3am Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Dragons v Sea Eagles. 5am NRL Fulltime 5:30 Super League Fulltime 25Jul17

DISCOVERY 6:35 Gold Rush PG Go Big or Go Home. 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 MythBusters PG End with a Bang. 9:10 Alaskan Bush People M 10am Aussie Gold Hunters PG 10:50 What On Earth? PG Lost Empire of the Amazon. 11:40 Web Of Lies M 12:30 Murder Comes To Town M Friend or Foe. 1:20 Evil Lives Here M Trapped in Hell. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 Auction Hunters PG High Flying Ton. 3:50 Gold Rush PG Grandpa’s Last Wish.

4:45 Treehouse Masters PG Glasshouse Treehouse.

5:40 MythBusters PG Viewer Special Threequel.

6:35 Mega Trains PG 7:30 Railroad Australia PG 8:30 Dr Karl’s Outrageous Acts Of Science PG 9:25 Street Science PG 9:50 Street Science PG 10:15 Moonshiners M Take Me to the River.

11:05 Evil Lives Here M Trapped in Hell.

11:55 Murder Comes To Town M Friend or Foe.

WEDNESDAY

12:45 Gold Rush PG 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am Auction Hunters PG 2:25 Alaskan Bush People M 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 How Do They Do It? PG 5:20 Auction Hunters PG 5:45 Moonshiners M

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Sport Brooks fined for trip Wests Tigers halfback Luke Brooks is facing a fine of over $1000 after being charged with tripping his good friend and housemate Mitchell Moses.

The incident occurred in the last minute of Parramatta’s thrilling 17-16 win at ANZ Stadium on Sunday as Eels’ mid-season NRL signing Moses was facing his former team – and exhalves partner Brooks – for the first time. Brooks will be fined $1100 for an early guilty plea but would have to pay $1500 if he unsuccessfully contested the charge.

Young Ferns unbeaten

The Mid Canterbury Heartland and A squads have been named ahead of the upcoming season.

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Mid Canterbury Rugby have named their Heartland squad for the upcoming season, which includes a prized Ranfurly Shield challenge in two weeks’ time.

The squad contains 26 players, with three more to be added over the coming weeks.

All Watters Cup sides except for Hampstead are represented, with Rakaia contributing the most players, with nine in the squad.

Celtic have seven players, while Watters Cup champions Southern have six.

Methven have three players, with Phil Watson joining from Shirley as the player of origin.

Notable inclusions include one-test All Black Regan King, and Rakaia’s standout first-five Tom Hanham-Carter.

Familiar faces like Eric Duff, Jackson Donlan, Nete Caucau and Jarred Percival are littered throughout the squad.

Co-coach Craig Dunlea said selecting the squad was about selecting the best players they could from around the region, and the best players on form.

“A few of the guys finished playing or moved away this year so it is about replacing them,” he said.

“There is plenty of quality to come in and there is always going to be new guys moving in to the region as well.”

The captain of the squad is still to be confirmed, and will be at some point this week.

Mid Canterbury also named the A squad for the upcoming year, which includes plenty of Heartland experience.

Davey Maw and Andrew Letham boast plenty of games in the green and gold, while former Canterbury sevens player Willie McGoon will be part of the squad.

“That is the idea of it.

“If we need to draw on the players that are there and they

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want to be involved they can be,” said Dunlea.

He said they are still looking at options for the remaining three spots in the squad, with a possibility the spots could be filled by loan players.

“Ideally you would want a fully local team, but with union maybe not being as big as others you can sometimes need to call on loanees, but you do need to bring in quality,” he said.

The big focus for the squad is now swapping over the club playbook for the Mid Canterbury playbook and preparing for the shield challenge and the 11 weeks of Heartland.

Mid Canterbury will face Canterbury in the Ranfurly Shield Challenge on August 4, before the players have the weekend off before Heartland begins.

“It will be a chance for the boys to take the wife and kids away and earn some brownie points because it is going to be a long 11 weeks,” said Dunlea.

New Zealand have completed their unbeaten run at the Oceania under-19 women’s soccer championship with a convincing 9-0 win over Tonga in Auckland. The Junior Football Ferns had already secured first place, in the process qualifying for next year’s under-20 women’s World Cup in France. Emma Main made a huge impact in the opening stages yesterday, following up Hannah Blake’s ninth-minute opener with a quick-fire hat-trick to put the Kiwis 4-0 up after barely 20 minutes. Main added a fourth in the 37th minute.

MID CANTERBURY Celtic: Iromi Dawai, Phill Mills, Angus Lindsay, Jarred Percival, Christian Vainerere, Isireli Masiwini, Kurt Polson. Methven: Tyler Blackburn, Adam Stewart, Jason Kjestrup. Rakaia: Mark Andrew, Tom Heywood, Jackson Donlan, Seta Koroitamana, Nete Caucau, Maleli Sau, Tom Hanham-Carter, Dan Fransen, Timoci Nabakeke. Shirley (Origin) Phil Watson.

Southern: Adam Williamson, Eric Duff, Will Mackenzie, Hamish Mackenzie, Gideon Lambrechts, Regan King.

DEVELOPMENT Harry Ashworth, Oscar Baisagale, Matt Bentley, Adam Bishell, Kirk Chettleburgh, Penisimanie Fakatoka, Hamish Finnie, Tim Hanrahan, Jeff Holdon, Luke Leasoki, Andrew Letham, Kipione Manu’mua, Davey Maw, Willy McGoon, Gus McKensie, Scott Middleton, Alepiti Poleteli, Lepani Seitava, Campbell Sommerville, Jacob Sutton, Sairusi Turuva, Kalle Valmaki, Methven, Andrew Veint Sam Watt.

Revenge for Rio Round two in the heavyweight War on the Water stoush went to China’s controversial Sun Yang at the world swimming championships in Budapest. But Olympic champion Mack Horton refused to take the gloves off, insisting he was more upset by his time than his nemesis denying him 400m freestyle gold at Duna Arena. In the first final of the eight-day titles in Hungary, Horton had to settle for 400m silver as Sun turned the tables on his Rio rival, winning by almost two and a half seconds.

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