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Tully called manipulative Ashburton Work and Income murder accused Russell John Tully has been described as a “very demanding ... manipulative” client who was “quietly intimidating to staff”.

Tully, 49, denies two charges of murdering Work and Income employees Peggy Turuhira Noble, 67, and Susan Leigh Cleveland, 55, on September 1, 2014.

He’s also accused of attempting to murder two fellow workers Lindy Louise Curtis and Kim Elizabeth Adams and other charges, including two counts of unlawfully possessing firearms, and one of setting a man trap.

His trial began in the High Court in

Christchurch on Wednesday.

Yesterday Ashburton Work and Income assistant manager Jaimee Sarah Carrodus told the jury she first met Tully in July 2014 when he arrived at the Cass Street office saying he was homeless and living in an un-roadworthy car in Tinwald.

Tully claimed to have “some sort of skin-eating disorder” that he was treating with peroxide. He told her his condition was contagious and not to come too close.

He asked for help with transport and was told to get a quote for a bike, around the $200 mark. He returned with a quote for a $2000 mountain bike, before being

sent back for a more realistic quote, Ms Carrodus said.

Ms Adams stayed late to process the payment. Tully then requested a food grant, but was told it was too late in the day to process, after which he complained about his treatment.

The following week he met with Ms Cleveland. Ms Carrodes said he was disgruntled about a $25 food allowance and phoned the Ashburton Guardian to complain.

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Mayor seeks third term

By Sue NewmaN

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Local body elections might be more than six months away, but Ashburton Mayor Angus McKay has already shown his hand, saying he will seek a third term as the district’s civic leader.

In a statement to his fellow elected members at yesterday’s council meeting, Mr McKay said that ‘due to some rumours in the community” he wanted to explain that he had decided to offer himself as a candidate for the mayoralty for another term.

He was standing again because he believed that while the council had achieved a lot over the past term, there was still much more that needed to be done, he said.

Mr McKay is not the first of the current crop of local body politicians to commit to seeking a further term in office; he joins councillors Peter Reveley, Stuart Wilson, Russell Ellis, Donna Favel and Rod Beavan who have previously said they will seek re-election.

Councillors Alan Totty, Martin Nordqvist, Darryl Nelson, Don

Angus McKay McLeod and Ken Cutforth have indicated they will retire at the end of this term while councillors Neil Brown and Alasdair Urquhart have yet to make their minds up.

In throwing his hat in the ring for another term as mayor, Mr McKay identified waste management and a greater role for user pays in the area of reuse and recycling, creating a more sustainable Ashburton River and marketing and promoting the district so new business would be attracted here, would be some of his focusses if re-elected.

Nominations for candidates open on July 15.

Crown prosecutor Andrew McRae addresses the court during the High Court murder trial of Russell John Tully.

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Tully ‘very demanding and very manipulating’ From P1 Tully was a “very demanding and very manipulative” client who would tell staff what he was entitled to. While he was “never really aggressive”, he was “quietly intimidating to staff”, she said.

Around the same time he received a $500 grant for accommodation costs, but on discovering he had to repay the money he became angry. After this altercation the decision was made to trespass Tully from the Work and Income office, she said.

Work and Income’s Canterbury regional director Shane Carter said many groups and organisations had tried to help Tully, who reportedly told him in mid-2014 that he’d “come back to Ashburton to die”. Tully also told him he wanted a state house.

The court later heard that

Tully had been blocked from entering a safe storage unit he’d been renting in the weeks before the shootings, after owner Ken Leadley deemed he had been “camping” there contrary to the rental agreement. Mr Leadley said his dealings with Tully ended in police intervention.

He told the court he terminated Tully’s rental agreement and refunding him $10 in order “to be finished with him”.

Two days before the shootings, Tully emptied the storage unit leaving nothing but some white powder on the floor, Mr Leadley said.

Tully made his first appearance in the courtroom yesterday morning, having been absent since the trial opened on Wednesday.

However, he was disruptive from the onset, ignoring Justice

Cameron Mander’s request for quiet.

Tully said he was brought into court by the judge to “prove a point”. He said he needed to “lie down” and claimed he was not fit to stand trial.

Justice Mander then asked for Tully – who was restrained in a wheelchair – to be taken from the courtroom, before directing the jury to put what he described as a “pantomime” out of their minds.

He said the outburst was “completely irrelevant” to their functions as a jury and to simply concentrate on the evidence.

Tully is not be represented in court by his own defence counsel. Instead he is legally assisted by two amicus, or friends of the court, lawyers Phil Shamy and James Rapley.

The trial continues. – NZME

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■ MID CANTERBURY EDUCATION

Parata praises local schools

By RuBy HaRfield

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Education minister Hekia Parata has praised Mid Canterbury’s schools for their early uptake of a national collaborative learning initiative.

The majority of schools in the Ashburton and Methven areas have formed themselves into two Communities of Learning (CoL) – a government initiative to help raise student achievement.

The minister met with principals and Ministry of Education representatives to discuss the Opuke Community of Learning at Mount Hutt College yesterday.

Mrs Parata said the meeting was a great opportunity for the principals to ask any questions about the initiative.

“I think it went really well.

“There were lots of questions, which I really appreciate.”

The enquiries meant that the

Education minister Hekia Parata met with principals and Ministry of Education representatives to discuss the Opuke Community of Learning at Mount Hutt College yesterday.

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schools were taking their task of working together seriously, she said.

The fact that schools in both the Methven area and Ashburton had

developed communities of learning so quickly after the initiative was developed showed how committed the district is to education.

The national standard and

NCEA results over the past few years also shows the quality of the teaching and learning in the area, she said.

Methven Primary School prin-

cipal Chris Murphy said all the principals were really excited about spending time with the minister.

“It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear the minister’s mouth her vision for Communities of Learning.”

It was also good to be able to talk about some of the procedural hurdles which might need to be overcome in the future, he said.

These hurdles were nothing major, just some nuts and bolt issues.

“She was able to reassure us about these things.”

The group now has to finalise their achievement goals and submit them to the Ministry.

The Opuke CoL cluster is made up of Mount Hutt College, Lauriston School, Methven Primary School, Mt Somers Springburn School, Our Lady of the Snows School and Mayfield School.

Fishing contest organisers hope weather will behave By eRin TaskeR

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The Rakaia River should be teeming with fishermen and women this morning for the start of the annual Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competition – weather permitting.

It’s that weather that had organisers worried they may be putting on a fishing competition without any fishing, thanks to a murky river, a few days ago.

Rakaia River Fishing Promotions president Ken Lee said even up until lunchtime yesterday he wasn’t sure if the river would be clear enough to allow fishing today.

But as the day went on, hopes were raised, and barring any adverse weather overnight, the competition was on track to get underway this morning.

“It’s looking really positive so I would say we will be all good,” Mr Lee said.

“The weather has gone in our favour, but we’ve all been worried about it.”

The conditions may still be marginal, but Mr Lee was confident there would be plenty of fishing done, and hopefully plenty of fish caught.

He said he hadn’t had much luck with his own fishing rod lately, but had heard of plenty of people who had, so it was hoped the fish would be biting.

Organisers were busy making last minute preparations and setting up the Rakaia hall for the event yesterday, and hopeful fishermen and women had started arriving into town and picking up their competition packs.

Fishing will take place today, tomorrow, and Sunday morning – again, weather and river conditions permitting – with prizegiving to take place Sunday afternoon.

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In brief Cars collide in Rakaia Six people were assessed by St John Ambulance after a crash in Rakaia on Wednesday afternoon.

The crash – shortly after 4pm – involved two cars on Bowen Street, and an ambulance and the Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade were sent to the scene. A St John spokesperson said six people were assessed at the scene but no one required hospitalisation.

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Citizens welcomed into the district yesterday are back row (from left) Hanne Badger, Willem Erasmus, Brigette Erasmus, Johan Erasmus, Benjamin Watkins, Eakarat Promkhiao, Kerchner Rivera, Assaf Sol. Middle row (from left) Oikoumene Mauala, Roderick Mangubat, Maria Eliza Mangubat, Isaiah Mangubat, Ivandane Mangubat, Mayor Angus McKay, Cornelius O’Shaughnessy, Shani Sol and Katie Sol (front row, from left) Louisa Chan Tung, Susanatauola Chan Tung, Isaac Mangubat and Iolanthe Mangubat. Not pictured Tevita Tupou.

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Twenty new citizens granted residency

By Caitlin Porter

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A six-month tramping trip turned into a lifelong love affair with New Zealand for Assaf and Shani Sol. The Israeli couple moved to New Zealand after spending months traversing the country on

a backpacking trip.

Now, 14 years later the couple have settled in to Kiwi life with their two children and as of yesterday, are now New Zealand citizens.

Along with 18 others, the pair were granted citizenship in a cer-

emony presided over by Ashburton District Mayor Angus McKay. Mr McKay welcomed each citizen before they swore either their oath of allegiance or affirmation and were presented with a certificate and a native seedling.

Each family or individual was

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also given a book detailing the history of the district.

As of November last year 136 citizens had been welcomed into the district and as of yesterday’s ceremony, more than 850 have been welcomed since the beginning of 2008.

Field re-elected to committee Donna Field has been re-elected unopposed as chairperson of the Ashburton Water Management Zone Committee.

It will be the fourth year Ms Field has chaired the committee, which she has sat on since its inception in 2011.

The role of deputy chairperson, formerly filled by Chris Allen, has yet to be filled. New committee member Bill Thomas and longer term member Jackie Wright were both nominated for the role. The matter was put to a paper vote, which resulted in a tie of six votes for each candidate.

It was suggested the decision would be deferred until the next meeting, to allow both parties to

discuss the situation.

Ben Curry, who represents the zone committee on the regional council was absent from Tuesday’s meeting, but had earlier indicated he was willing to continue in the role and was unanimously returned to the position.

The matter of a replacement for Sheryl Stivens on the Ashburton Biodiversity Working Group was also raised. Mrs Stivens resigned from the zone committee at the end of last year.

This year’s zone committee members are: Chris Allen – sheep, beef and cropping farmer, national board member of Federated Farmers and member of the Ashburton

River Liaison Group.

Donna Field – chairperson Whitcombe Landcare Group, director Cleardale Station, member of Ashburton Biodiversity Working Group, Forest and Bird and Federated Farmers high country division.

David Caygill – Environment Canterbury commissioner, chairman of Business NZ’s energy council.

Craig Fowles – technical manager at ANZCO Foods and director of Biosortid Ltd Gordon Guthrie – CEO of EA Networks and director Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation.

John Henry – Te Runanga o Arowhenua. and Tangata Tiaki-

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Arapata Reuben – trustee on the Tuahiwi Marae, Tuhono Trust, Matapopore Charitable Trust andMana Waitaha Charitable Trust. and chair of the Christchurch-West Melton Water Zone Committee.

Bill Thomas – owner of Longbeach Estate, member of Eiffelton Irrigation Scheme.

Stuart Wilson – Ashburton District councillor (chairman of service delivery committee).

Jackie Wright – Canterbury District Health Board employee, South Rakaia Bach Owners’ Association committee.

Three people were killed yesterday when a car and milk tanker collided in a fiery crash on the main street of Patea in South Taranaki. A witness who heard the crash described seeing the car rolled over and on fire. The accident happened on Egmont St, at the corner with Gloucester St, about 4.15pm. The tanker driver and another person were taken to Hawera Hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries. A third person was taken to hospital with minor injuries, a St John spokesman said. In the momentum of the accident, the tanker brought down a power pole.

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Jailed for theft A woman who claimed the Red Cross grants of vulnerable families after the Canterbury earthquakes has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison. Donna Paish received $18,000 from the Red Cross using different names and addresses, between 2010 and 2011. The money was meant to be used for people who had to leave their homes, or live without power, but she spent it on KFC, alcohol and the drug P (methamphetamine).

Judge Michael Crosbie said an aggravating factor was that actual occupants missed out on grants.

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■ MOUNT HUTT COLLEGE

Students put linguistics skills to test to win olympiad place By ruBy Harfield

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Eight Mount Hutt College students sat a gruelling linguistics examination on Monday in the hopes of making it to Auckland as part of a national competition.

Exams for Round 1 of the New Zealand Linguistics Olympiad, organised by the Linguistic Society of New Zealand, are being held at schools around the country A d vthis i c eweek.

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Ashburton residents will be in for an early morning treat when Mdomo the giraffe passes through town on her way to her new home, the Orana Wildlife Park, at about 3am tomorrow. She travelled by sea to Timaru then on to Christchurch by road. The twoyear-old will join her half-sister Shira, who arrived in November, and three other female giraffes as part of the park’s breeding programme.

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enabling them to develop their analytical thinking. They do not need to know anything about linguistics to apply.

Year 13 Dean Carolyn Fordyce said eight students in years 11 to 13 at Mount Hutt College nominated themselves for the challenge.

The questions required problem solving skills in language and logic, she said.

Students around the country who are most successful in Round 1 will be invited to Auckland to compete in Round 2.

This is the second time an event like this has been held in New Zealand.

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■ ASHBURTON COLLEGE

In brief

Three take top marks in scholarship exams

By RuBy HaRfield

Ruby.h@theguaRdian.co.nz

Three former Ashburton College students have surpassed 97 per cent of their peers to receive NZQA scholarships.

Scholarship exams were held in November to provide recognition and monetary reward to top students in their last year of schooling.

Lizzie Leonard and Lauren Yeatman received theirs for photography and Fergielyn Catayoc for classical studies.

Ashburton College NCEA coordinator and NZQA liaison Mary Buckland said 14 students sat a total of 19 challenging scholarship examinations at the end of last year.

This was more than the year before which was a surprise because last year was the first year there was a charge to take the exams.

Mount Hutt College deputy

Fergielyn Catayoc received her scholarship in classical studies.

Lauren Yeatman received her scholarship in photography.

Lizzy Leonard received her scholarship in photography.

principal and NZQA principal’s nominee Kristine Canham said only four students from the college participated in scholarship

exams due to the charge of $30 per subject and unfortunately none received a scholarship.

Nationally about three per

cent of Year 13 students receive a scholarship.

The results were released this month.

Four-hour standoff Armed police arrested a Carterton man after an incident on Wednesday night involving a high-powered rifle and a near four-hour standoff.

Police said they were called to a Carterton property about 8pm following reports of a man who had fired a shot from a large rifle into the air, and then returned to his house.

They said other occupants of the house left and nearby residents were contacted and alerted by police.

The Wellington police armed offenders squad were deployed, and at about midnight police arrested a 54-year-old man and seized a firearm.

Witnesses described online the presence of an ambulance and “about eight police with guns (and) apparently a person with a high powered gun”.

Carterton mechanic Blair Ireland, 54, appeared in Masterton District Court yesterday on six firearms charges and was remanded in custody without plea until Monday, when his lawyer Jock Blathwayt said he would apply for bail.

Ireland is charged with possessing a firearm – a .44 Magnum rifle without a licence, being drunk in charge of a firearm, and two charges of presenting a firearm to two different people.

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People in Mid Canterbury will no longer have to travel to Christchurch for respiratory clinics, with a permanent clinic up and running at Ashburton Hospital.

Last year a respiratory clinic

Police are investigating a death in Christchurch after a body was found in a bath yesterday.

An ambulance was called to a house on Gleig Place in Spreydon just before 9am, but they soon requested police assistance. Two occupants of the house were spoken to by police yesterday.

In a statement yesterday afternoon, police said the cause of death was unknown. A postmortem examination will be carried out this morning. Some reports suggest the deceased is a woman and she had drowned in the bath. Police said next of kin were being contacted and no details of the deceased would be released until then. The scene is being examined.

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Attack on bus A group of youths assaulted a school bus driver and smashed bus windows in an apparent gang attack yesterday. Police said the group of five youths – two females and three males – attempted to get on the bus carrying Hastings Boys’ High students on Te Aute Road. The group “had an issue with an unknown group of students who were on the bus”, police said. The driver managed to stop the group at the door and was assaulted. The group left but returned carrying weapons, which they used to smash windows on the bus. Police arrived and the group fled but were quickly located and arrested.

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Stalker behind bars The country’s most prolific stalker is back behind bars, having tasted only six days of freedom.

The 46-year-old is currently in custody and due to appear in Waitakere District Court facing allegations he harassed another woman and breached three of his release conditions. Over 27 years of offending, the man has racked up more than 200 convictions, many of which were due to him lavishing unwanted attention on a slew of women.

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■ FUNDRAISING CONCERT

Stars give stars a helping hand Ashburton people are helping Ashburton’s stars of the future make it in the big time.

When Brooke Sandys, Ruby Donaldson, Annelise Diamond and Jack Bubb head to Los Angeles later this year to take part in the Performing

Arts World Championships, the cost of travelling to compete as part of the New Zealand team will be made a little lighter by fundraising efforts close to home.

And one of those events will be staged tonight in the Ash-

burton Event Centre.

A line-up of local talent will take to the stage to entertain.

To ensure everything runs smoothly when the curtain rises at 8pm tonight, Ruby Donaldson spent time yesterday afternoon rehearsing her item.

Respiratory clinics here to stay

By Caitlin PoRteR

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was re-established in Ashburton for a six month period and earlier this week Ashburton Hospital health services manager Bernice Marra said the clinics were to continue.

Following the end of the six month period demand was reevaluated to establish how frequently clinics should operate.

“Up to three clinics are being held each month, led by Ashburton’s respiratory clinical nurse specialist with support from visiting respiratory consultants from Christchurch,” Ms Marra said.

Prior to the re-establishment of the clinics, Ashburton did not offer respiratory services

due to the departure of a senior clinician in mid-2014.

Christchurch clinicians were then called on to help staff the respiratory clinics locally.

Respiratory clinics offer consultations with respiratory patients and sleep patients and also allow for education as well as support work.

A firefighter has been injured while attending a large house fire north of Auckland. Up to 12 fire appliances were called out to the blaze on Ballymore Drive, in Pinehill, on the North Shore just after 4pm yesterday. It understood no one was at home at the time.

Northern fire communications shift manager Dallas Ramsay said the house was “well involved” when they arrived. One firefighter suffered minor burns while helping to douse the blaze. He was taken to hospital for treatment. - NZME

McCully forks out Foreign Minister Murray McCully has repaid the liquor bill for a working lunch out of his own pocket after discovering he had racked up close to $800 on New Zealand wine. Expense claims released yesterday by the Speaker showed that Mr McCully’s credit card was charged PGK1272 ($773, at the time) for four bottles of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc at a Papua New Guinea restaurant in August. A spokesman said the minister paid back the bill after finding out how much he had been charged.

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‘Militia of toddlers’ One of Iowa’s legislative bodies has passed a bill to allow children to handle handguns.

The state’s House of Representatives voted yesterday for a bill that would permit children younger than 14 to possess “a pistol, revolver or the ammunition” under parental supervision.

The bill - which was debated among other gun proposals and is now headed to the Iowa Senate - has been a polarising issue.

“What this bill does, the bill before us, allows for 1-yearolds, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds to operate handguns,” State Rep. Kirsten Running-Marquardt (D) said, according to CBS-affiliate KCCI. “We do not need a militia of toddlers.”

The current state law has no restrictions on children using rifles or shotguns under a parent’s supervision but prohibits them from using handguns.

State Rep. Jake Highfill (R) said the new bill, which passed

62-36, “brings the code in line with long guns and shotguns” by allowing them to possess a firearm under direct supervision from a parent or legal guardian. It defines “direct supervision” as “supervision provided by another person who maintains visual and verbal contact at all times with the supervised person”.

“Allowing people to learn at a young age the respect that a gun commands is one of the most important things you can do,” Highfill told The Washington Post.

The alternative, he said, is “turning 18 with no experience.”

Highfill said the bill “gives the power back to parents” to

decide. Children cannot, however, purchase a firearm on their own.

Those who opposed the bill expressed safety concerns, bringing up the 9-year-old girl who accidentally killed her shooting range instructor with an Uzi in Arizona.

“Unfortunately, the instructor and the parents made the wrong decision and someone died,” state Rep. Mary Mascher (D) said, according to Iowa Public Radio.

“Every three hours in this country a child dies from gun violence.”

Meredith and Natalie Gibson, who are 12 and 10 years old respectively, told KCCI that they have been shooting since they were 5, under their father’s supervision.

“It’s only dangerous if you handle it wrong,” Natalie told the news station. “You never point a gun at somebody.”

Highfill said the new bill is “something that was needed” in Iowa for a long time. - WP

Prince concert ‘brilliant’ Add the man’s other nine digits, a piano, and that voice of his. Then have him pick the eyes out of his vast songbook for one and a half hours-plus and the result is, well, just remarkable. Or so it was at the first of two concerts the man played at the Aotea Centre this week in what was the 57 year-old’s debut live performance in New Zealand. Even when Prince goes minimalist, it’s seems, his shows still turn out to be brilliantly, jubilantly, spontaneously excessive.

Blonde just having more fun It seems former Bachelorette Chrystal Chenery’s claim she is the new co-host of Survivor NZ is little more than an empty statement. The Auckland ‘it’ girl had social media abuzz this week when she took to Instagram saying she was co-host of the upcoming Survivor NZ. But it seems the blonde was simply having a bit of fun with the post. When approached for confirmation of Chenery’s Instagram announcement, TVNZ said there was “no truth” to her post.

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■ AUCKLAND HOUSING

English backs plan

BY FIONA ROTHERHAM

■ IN RECEIVERSHIP

Dick Smith stores to close nificant number of expressions of interest were received in buying the stores a sale process had not resulted, Mr Stewart said.

In addition to the 62 New Zealand stores employing 430 staff, 301 stores in Australia and 2460 staff will be affected.

Mr Stewart said that offers received were either significantly below liquidation values or were highly conditional – or both.

“This is a very disappointing outcome for the employees of Dick Smith who have given loyal service to the business,” he said.

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past few years.

A result of interest came from BHP Billiton, a mainstay of the ASX. The resource sector has been hard hit over the past year in particular, with commodity prices tumbling lower. As was expected, this impacted BHP’s earnings significantly.

What was interesting to see was that the company cut its progressive dividend policy, recognising that it was no longer attainable given the current environment.

This announcement was welcomed and the share price gained in trading for the day.

In New Zealand, migration data has continued its exceptionally strong trend, with January figures showing a net gain of 6100 migrants, slightly above the monthly average of 5900 over the past six months.

There was a net gain of 300 from Australia, the tenth month in a row to see positive inflows from across the ditch. Before this period the previous net monthly gain in from Australia was in 1991.

Annual net immigration rose to an all-time high of 65,900 in the year to January 2016 year, the 18th month in a row we have seen a new record set.

Overseas visitor arrivals and

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New Zealand residents departing hit record levels for January, while on a trailing 12-month basis totalled 3.17 million (the highest-ever annual total) and 2.42 million overseas trips (also the highest-ever annual total).

Looking at migration data, as well as short term travel statistics, it’s easy to see why Auckland Airport, Air New Zealand and Tourism Holdings have reported some good results this reporting season.

Air New Zealand reported net profit growth of 154 per cent, driven by the figures above and lower fuel prices.

Tourism Holdings reported a 45 per cent increase in net profit and Auckland Airport saw a 19 per cent increase, helped along by its diversified retail business as well.

Coming up in the week ahead, as reporting season comes to a close, there will be plenty of data for investors to turn their focus to.

This includes a Reserve Bank of Australia announcement, manufacturing data in China for February, a number of housing related data releases in New Zealand, the ANZ business confidence survey and US non-farm payrolls.

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Market fluctuations continue arkets have continued to fluctuate this week, pushed around by volatile oil prices, company results and mixed economic data.

Once again the New Zealand market has performed well with less erratic moves during the week.

Global markets have been pulled and prodded by unstable oil prices, which have changed directionality almost daily for the past couple of weeks.

Early in the week there was a significant rally in the price of oil after rumours circulated that US shale output was falling and that the oil market might finally have reached a bottom.

However, this gain was more than reversed in the following session as the Saudi Arabian oil minister said they would not slow production, incongruent with the agreement allegedly made with Russia the week before.

Some commentators are calling a bottom in oil prices and that they are likely to go up from here, others are predicting that they could go further down, testing new lows.

What is clear is that volatility is going to characterise movements for some time yet.

Reporting season in New Zealand and Australia has been a key focus this week, as it was the busiest on the calendar. After this week there are only a few stragglers left to report.

The season has been typified by some strong earnings growth, importantly letting earnings catch up to valuations that have looked a little stretched over the

one in every 16 Auckland houses.

“When house prices skyrocket, it means these services become more expensive,” he said.

While the latest Real Estate Institute figures show Auckland prices have fallen 5.7 per cent since September, English said regardless of whether that signals a turn in the market, there needs to be an “enduring solution” to Auckland’s housing supply.

And he warned Aucklanders should consider the likely impact on their rates if the city is restricted from growing as it needs to.

By 2045 Auckland is expected to grow by more than 700,000 people, almost the population of the South Island, he said.

Longer term, the government has tasked the Productivity Commission to review planning legislation, including the Resource Management Act, to look at a wider set of options for regulating the housing market given housing is our biggest asset class, worth eight times the share market.

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In spite of a last-ditch effort to find buyers for its New Zealand stores, Australasian electronics store Dick Smith will close all of its stores on both sides of the Tasman.

The company was put into receivership last month and at the time it was anticipated the New Zealand stores would be sold.

Ashburton’s store is one of 62 outlets around New Zealand and receiver James Stewart has said in a statement that it will take about eight weeks to complete the closures. While a sig-

Finance Minister Bill English remains confident Auckland will produce a Unitary Plan that allows for reasonable growth in the wake of Auckland councillors this week voting to throw out unpopular zoning proposals allowing for greater housing density in many suburbs.

Speaking after his annual speech to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and Massey University lunch, English wouldn’t rule out government intervention if the upcoming Unitary Plan doesn’t eventually provide ways for Auckland to “grow out or up” to build the estimated 13,000 new houses needed a year.

English said the issue wasn’t just an Auckland one, but also in the national interest because of the macroeconomic effects of rising house prices.

“There’s a long way to go in the process and there has been legitimate community discussion on it. Auckland has to grow up or out and Auckland gets to decide

which way” he said. “We don’t want to see rapid house price rises and rises of 25 percent per year and have made that view clear to council and most Aucklanders understand that.”

The council voted to throw out the up-zoning proposals after residents’ group were outraged they had been put before the Independent Hearings Panel considering the region’s Unitary Plan without consulting the public.

The four-year process is almost ended, with the city’s first region-wide blueprint due to be decided in August.

In his speech, English said the government was focused on rapidly rising house prices because they can have a significant effect on the macro-economy and financial stability, can drive inequality as high prices favour current owners, and are a fiscal risk for the government.

The government spends $2 billion a year on accommodation subsidies while 60 per cent of all rentals are government-subsidised and the government owns

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Race to the mayoralty begins

Sue Newman

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nd so it begins, six months out from election day, the race is on to secure a seat around the Ashburton District Council meeting table.

Yesterday Ashburton Mayor Angus McKay decided to put his hand up early in the piece to let all comers know that his name will be on the ballot papers. And good on him for not playing the waiting game that is so often a feature of local body elections.

Particularly if you are chasing the mayoralty, making a decision should be anything but a last-minute affair.

The job is one of the most important in the district and anyone thinking of having a tilt at becoming the next person to wear the mayoral chains of office should have already made a decision.

It might be a job that’s seen as the district’s figurehead; it’s anything but.

Modern-day mayors are required to be leaders, arbitrators, mediators, socialites, business experts, adept public speakers, people with their heart in the community and people who can foot it on the national and international stage.

The job has gone from being one that specialised in kissing babies and shaking hands to become a job that requires mayors to be experts at all things. It’s a tall order for anyone considering tackling the job.

Yes, the mayoralty might come with a decent pay packet, but for most who are voted into the job, it comes with the need to juggle their day job as well as family life.

From the outside it might seem like a part-time doddle. It’s anything but.

A quick check of the current mayor’s meeting calendar shows that apart from a constant round of council, committee and sub-committee meetings, he can attend from five to 10 community events and meetings a week, sometimes two or three on one day.

You can’t have an off day, can’t turn down an invitation without a good excuse and whatever you do, you’re up for public scrutiny, comment and criticism.

It’s fine when the going is good and you play things the way the public wants, but yours is the first head on the block, the first name to be blamed when it’s not.

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hat a fantastic time Manda and I had last weekend.

We joined my brothers and their wives at our stepsister’s wedding in Whitianga.

I have not been to the Coromandel before and I’m so glad I have now.

What an amazingly beautiful part of our country it is.

The wedding itself was on a beach just north of Whitianga and the setting was stunning.

The weather was perfect, although brother Greg and the one other chap in long pants weren’t too thrilled with it.

“I do’s” over and done with and a cold one on the beach down the hatch, it was time to head back to “Whiti” for the reception in a marquee at their bach, just over the road from the beach.

The relaxed and jovial theme for the evening was set nicely by MC Dean Harrison, who did an outstanding job behind the mic.

His Rinder-cella story was

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very clever and had the crowd in stiches.

Unofficially word has it more cans of Brown Bombers (Lion Brown) were drunk on that particular evening, than all the cans of Lion Brown EVER drunk in Whitianga prior to last weekend.

Officially I claimed the spastic dancing award again, closely followed by my brothers, and no the bloody tap-dancing shoes did not make an appearance, but we did enjoy being asked about them 427 times throughout the evening!

The food was super, although some of the Ashburtonians appeared to battle with the watermelon that followed dessert.

The following morning I woke with sore legs and an even sorer head.

It was decided we should recover at Cathedral Cove. Mark and Carmel had been before and assured us the 45-minute walk in would be well worth the effort and help get the blood flowing.

They omitted the fact that very little of the walk would be FLAT and two-thirds of the way in, I was scoping the landscape for a spot where the Westpac Helicopter could land.

Wow! I’m not sure if the euphoria of finishing the walk (something similar to Hillary and Everest no doubt) added to the beauty of the place, but I was absolutely gob-smacked.

What a stunningly gorgeous place it is and then you walk through the hole in the huge cliff to another beach area that is just as gorgeous.

I think the sheer beauty of the place and a bit of body surfing, exhausted us all as we spent an hour or so looking at the insides

of our eyelids.

It was an amazing place to spend an afternoon and I am struggling to think of a prettier spot that I have seen in New Zealand.

We were not looking forward to the walk out though, but strangely enough it was a lot easier than the walk in.

I highly recommend Whitianga, it has plenty of restaurants to choose from and lots of holiday home options as well.

I can’t wait to get back up there and explore more of the Coromandel area.

It’s not a bad wee country we live in eh?

Till next week.

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It’s also hard to believe there will be anyone younger than James O’Connor who was 17 years 288 days when he ran out for the Force against the Reds in the 2008 start to his tempestuous career.

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Highlanders: The champions have retained 34-year-old lock Alex Ainley in their squad after he proved an asset to the squad in his maiden year.

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Crusaders: Loosehead prop Wyatt Crockett has figured in a mountain of games as he heads into his 11th season.

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Ashburton six-a-side hockey team, 1944 The Ashburton six-a-side team that won a tournament at Methven in October 1944. The sixwomen are (from left) Rita Livingston, Mollie Baynes (Smith), Pearl Hawke, Eileen Pile, Joyce Bell and Gwen Haack.

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Serve with a salad for a great lunch; especially good to take on picnics.

Serves 6 Vegetable oil spray 4 courgettes, ends removed 3 rashers bacon, rind removed, finely chopped 1C grated cheese 1C self raising flour ½ C vegetable oil 4 eggs, beaten pinch salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste ■ Preheat oven to 180°C. ■ Spray a baking dish, approximately 14cm x 27cm, with oil.

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WEEKEND RACING GUIDE

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Addington Dogs

Today at Addington Raceway SUPER PETS STAKES

$1,900, c1, 520m Trainer

PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time

1 58X57 Opawa Grunter 30.38 1 2 31131 Yahbini Bale nwtd 3 3 54T11 Opawa Janet 30.63 2 4 18221 Jinja Squeak 30.30 5 35865 Rich Action 30.91 6 76474 In The Boot 30.16 4 7 24531 Raewyn 30.52 8 47364 Opawa Minstrel 30.63 9 24757 Opawa Tracy 30.29 10 55688 Botany Liz 30.84 12:21PM

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARRY FREE DASH

7 Machine Man nwtd 22744 Cronos nwtd 3553 Jinja Brian nwtd 78 Gina McBell nwtd 64734 Big Catch nwtd 8XF48 Gordons My Mate nwtd 32575 Opawa Whisper nwtd 54857 Culvie Den nwtd 84 Flash The Cash nwtd 2FT88 Promises Maid nwtd

12:39PM

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28526 Plutonium 30.37 16284 Steel The Gold nwtd 212 Goldstar Jagger nwtd 58743 Opawa Stella 30.33 45433 Opawa Bucks Eye nwtd 48567 Jewel Apache 30.66 13345 Majestic Action 30.24 14662 Homebush Buck 30.60 58652 Red Hot Action 31.11 32787 Opawa Smoke 31.38

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OPT

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Lane & Wales C Roberts Lane & Wales J & D Fahey S & B Evans S & B Evans Hart & Taylor Lane & Wales Lane & Wales J T McInerney

$1,100, c0, 295m

D Kingston R Blackburn A Waretini J T McInerney C Roberts D T Barnes Lane & Wales Hart & Taylor A Williams K Cassidy

12:56PM

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

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DOGZONE SPRINT

$1,100, c0, 295m

75622 Barcia Express nwtd 83 King Simba nwtd 482 Sahara Sam nwtd 34627 Go McIndoe nwtd 84384 Totes nwtd Extra Credit nwtd 82433 Reality nwtd 66461 Southern Blue 17.37 84 Flash The Cash nwtd 68875 Some Excitment nwtd

1:14PM

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M Grant M Roberts Hart & Taylor R Blackburn J T McInerney A Lee B Dann C Weir A Williams D Kingston

BARRON’S SUPPLIES MAIDEN FINAL

1:49PM

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2:06PM

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J & D Fahey Lane & Wales Lane & Wales

2:24PM

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S & B Evans S & B Evans S & B Evans Lane & Wales J & D Fahey A Botherway B Dann A Bradshaw S & B Evans

$1,400, c2, 295m

M Grant Mitchell & Smith J T McInerney J T McInerney J T McInerney J T McInerney J Tanner S & B Evans J T McInerney

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Today at Omakau

MCLELLANS PLUMBING/DAVE COCKBURN CONSTRUC MAIDEN $7,000, mdn, 2000m

PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer

Jockey

1 22246 Payment Pending (6) 58.5 G Wright 1 4 2 X2905 Carmody (7) 58.5 Patterson/Horrell 3 405 Kildangan (13) 58.5 S Tyler 4 X9500 Madethecut (5) 58.5 J & K Parsons 5 09 Revolution Earth (11) 58.5 K Tyler 3 6 70534 Court No Fear (4) 58 S McKay 7 27800 Darci Inn (3) 58 J & K Parsons 2 8 39252 Miss Tuscan (8) 56.5 S McKay 9 30550 Chili Pepper (12) 56.5 M Hamilton 1 10 0X6 Bella Mac (9) 56.5 B & S Anderton 11 00508 Auriol (10) 56.5 J & K Parsons 12 74076 Asoma (2) 56 J & K Parsons 13 8 Vocal Princess (1) 56 T Beckett

R Black H Bennet (a3) D Prastiyou (a2) T Direen M Chui K Kalychurun (a3) K Mudhoo (a3) J Lowry (a2) C Johnson S Muniandy L Callaway R Cuneen (a1) C Barnes

February 26, 2016

6 03206. Tinka Tinka (7) 56.5 S McKay 7 30007 Oh So Smart (3) 54 B Tapper 2:15PM OPT 613

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MANIOTOTO, RANFURLY & ANDREW MAY CONTRACTING MDN $7,000, mdn 2yo&up, 1100m

1 2 Baranoo (7) 58.5 S Tyler 2 2 7X987. Top Prize (8) 58.5 M Hamilton 1 3 50. Right As Rain (6) 58 M Hamilton 1 3 4 X8790. Final Shinko (11) 58 J & K Parsons 5 68684 Unico (4) 56.5 L Stewart 6 Apache Guru (10) 56.5 B & S Anderton 4 7 X3677 Keepitasecret (3) 56.5 M & M Pitman 1 8 43 No Charge (2) 56 T Kennedy 9 83404 Sheza Diamond (9) 56 J & K Parsons 10 Nordea Wee Thing (5) 56 A Hoffman 11 70 Olden Days (1) 56 K Tyler

K Mudhoo (a3) S Muniandy J Chong R Black R Cuneen (a1) C Barnes H Bennet (a3) C Johnson D Prastiyou (a2) T Direen K Kalychurun (a3)

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1600m; Straight: 300m; Rail: Rail true; Weather: Cloudy 3:25PM 615

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

36317 Know Struggle 17.34 53517 Lektra Spider nwtd 25523 Baduzzi 17.48 7671F Lil Danny Rascal 17.29 31757 Ebony Fancy 17.33 87888 Homebush Fine 17.62 67823 Mulberry Brook 17.45 58834 Homebush Riley 17.42

2:59PM

G Cleeve Hart & Taylor J T McInerney J T McInerney M Grant J T McInerney K Cassidy J T McInerney

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GREYHOUNDS AS PETS STAKES $2,200, c1/2, 520m

1 58516 Luminary 30.37 3 2 78212 Rushcuter Action 30.67 1 3 13316 Tamara May 30.26 4 5768X Opawa Tania 30.58 5 46245 Opawa Paul 30.64 4 6 5647X Know Value 30.44 2 7 36521 Know Style 30.26 8 18746 Another Belle 30.59 LIVAMOL STAKES FINAL 9 58652 Red Hot Action 31.11 $2,400, c2f, 520m 10 24757 Opawa Tracy 30.29

1 16131 Opawa Knocka 30.52 1 J & D Fahey C Roberts CHRISTCHURCHGREYHOUNDS.CO.NZ DASH 2 38235 Lagoon Twist 30.33 COALGATE TAVERN STAKES 1:31PM 2

3 15172 Fekitoa 30.10 R Adcock $1,100, c0, 295m $1,900, c1, 520m 4 76134 Thrilling Luke 30.47 McCook & Jopson 1 1 2 Speedy Return nwtd Hart & Taylor J & D Fahey 3 5 53281 Jinja Roman 30.49 J & D Fahey 2 2 323 Zircon nwtd M Roberts J T McInerney 4 6 45332 Cawbourne Kenny 30.67 C Roberts 3 3 58 Smash Fire nwtd S & B Evans M Grant 7 35274 Opawa Zena 30.27 Lane & Wales Lane & Wales 4 53666 King Caesar nwtd M Roberts 8 22255 Miss Valley Inn 30.10 C Roberts Lane & Wales 5 52546 Belfast Barry nwtd Hart & Taylor 9 46245 Opawa Paul 30.64 Lane & Wales S & B Evans 6 76375 Kelly’s Boy nwtd S Whall 10 14662 Homebush Buck 30.60 J T McInerney 4 7 36845 Wow Madonna nwtd J & D Fahey M & P Binnie J T McInerney 8 22566 Chile Mustard nwtd A Waretini DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER SPRINT 2:41PM S & B Evans 9 84 Flash The Cash nwtd A Williams $1,400, c2, 295m 3 1 55652 Will Excite 17.28 Lane & Wales 10 34878 Jinga Snag nwtd A Joyce L Waretini

Omakau Races

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

DAVID EMERSON CONSULTANCY DASH

1 14315 Starburst Emma 17.39 1 $2,000, c0f, 520m 3 2 78615 Look At Lucy 17.21 Lane & Wales 3 33485 Homebush Slinky 17.42 Lane & Wales 4 4 68227 Thunder Storm 17.42 B Dann 5 67742 Bad Week 17.33 S & B Evans 6 17556 Glory Hog 17.55 Lane & Wales 2 7 5X832 May May Last 17.22 Lane & Wales 8 88776 Goldstar Junior nwtd S & B Evans 9 58834 Homebush Riley 17.42

33282 Opawa Libby nwtd 22336 Opawa Faith nwtd 5341 Fancy Nomikai nwtd 567 Goldstar Dallas nwtd 3655 Opawa Diva nwtd 6 Opawa Gail nwtd 4 Goldstar Scooter nwtd 125 Jaybe Albie nwtd 54T11 Opawa Janet 30.63 784 Opawa Bucks nwtd

$2,300, c0d, 645m

1 44545 Ester Action nwtd 4 2 63732 Jewel Eagle nwtd 2 3 X3564 Goldstar Avery nwtd 4 X7776 Opawa Born nwtd 3 5 44243 Ugo Flash nwtd 1 6 44161 Benjamin Black nwtd 7 27847 Solstice nwtd 8 4F452 Hip Hop Sofia nwtd 9 85784 Private Action nwtd

Compiled by

5 WS HICKEY/RD PETROLEUM/PETER LYON SHEARINGR65 $7,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 2000m

1 13540 Peter Parker (1) 60 G Wright 2 1 2 23144 The Man (12) 60 B & S Anderton 4 3 27120 Lady Jessica (2) 59 S Tyler 4 X2828 Skeen (11) 58 S Clark 3 5 35471 I’llbeyourplatinum (6) 57.5 L Stewart 6 X4777 He Ain’t Heavy (10) 57.5 S Blair-Edie 7 38409 Letthethunderroll (3) 56.5 S McKay 8 06206 She’s Payback (8) 56.5 C Spittles 9 93066 The Lion Queen (9) 56 S Prince 10 59483 Carlton Princess (7) 55.5 K Tyler 11 X3697 Golden Castle (5) 55.5 S Blair-Edie 12 8000X Brandy (4) 55 A Hoffman

R Cuneen (a1) J Lowry (a2) H Bennet (a3) L Callaway R Black M Chui

K Mudhoo (a3) C Johnson K Kalychurun (a3) C Barnes T Direen

3:17PM

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PROTEXIN DASH

$1,400, c2, 295m

78745 Botany Zenvo 17.33 76741 Punch On Jaime 17.43 68431 Kingman 17.39 13623 Tilt nwtd 51614 Homebush Gru 17.41 78383 Thrilling Echo 17.55 34168 Big Muddy 17.29 53628 Apollo Baxter nwtd 58834 Homebush Riley 17.42

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

J T McInerney J T McInerney M Grant R Adcock J T McInerney McCook & Jopson Mitchell & Smith J T McInerney J T McInerney

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

8 Velvet Rose 9 X0398 Eagle Magic (11) 57.5 M Hamilton 1 10 70680. Rhythminyafeet (2) 57.5 S Blair-Edie 3 11 28. Queen Serene (1) 57 M & M Pitman 4 12 6 She Rocks (12) 57 J & K Parsons 0 13 0PX6 Taieri Whisper (7) 57.5 B & S Anderton 14 That’s Not The Go 0 15 70 Olden Days (9) 57 K Tyler 0 16 467X0 Stage Door (13) 57.5 L Beck 4:34PM 617

OPT

7 DUNCAN AGRICULTURE/WEIR CONTRACTING/BREEN R65 $7,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 1400m

1 20730. Individual (1) 60 C Spittles 4 2 63441 Alitron (7) 59.5 S Tyler 2:50PM WHOLESALE SEEDS/PGG WRIGHTSON/CRAIG INVESTR85 4:00PM 3 3 32006 The Energizer (4) 59.5 K Tyler NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES F&M MAIDEN $8,000, rating 85 benchmark, 1400m OPT 616 OPT 614 2 4 35363 The Theme (5) 57.5 Bros/Dennis $12,000, mdn f&m, 1400m 1:40PM PETER WALSH & ASSO / CLOUSTON CONTRTACTING R65 1 1 0X623 The Music Guru (3) 57.5 Bros/Dennis 5 Royal Dollar K Mudhoo (a3) C Barnes $7,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 1100m 2 1 93383 Fastfoot (1) 60 S Tyler OPT 612 1 2 90143 Gallant Dan (7) 57 B & S Anderton 1 6 59X03 Young Jim (2) 57 J & K Parsons J Lowry (a2) 2 395X5 Alpine Julz (10) 57.5 J & K Parsons K Mudhoo (a3) 3 1 90X18. Koffee ’N Kream (1) 60 M Henry D Prastiyou (a2) 3 05470. Brah Spring (4) 54 M Tapper C Johnson 3 8446. Fun Fair (5) 57.5 M & M Pitman H Bennet (a3) 7 08000 Elusive Pete (8) 56.5 J & K Parsons 2 2 71458 Popp ’N Lindauer (2) 59.5 S Tyler K Mudhoo (a3) 4 08357. Alice Webb Ellis (5) 54 M Tapper 2 4 9403 Lydia (6) 57.5 T Kennedy D Prastiyou (a2) C Johnson 8 680X7 Beacons (6) 56 M Hamilton 1 4 3 82570. Let’s Escape (6) 59 K Tyler K Kalychurun (a3) 3 5 68196 A Beautiful Knight (3) 54 K Tyler K Kalychurun (a3) 5 77X4 Heed The Flag (8) 57.5 B & S Anderton J Lowry (a2) 9 0040X Spitting Image (9) 56 A Hoffman 1 4 200X7. Vice Marshall (5) 58.5 T & L Prendergast R Cuneen (a1) 4 6 00443. Clareville Flight (6) 54 K Tyler H Bennet (a3) 6 4X350 That’s My Pussycat (4) 57.5 S McKay R Cuneen (a1) 10 09888 Waipatiki Girl (3) 55.5 M Hamilton 1 5 55308 Sir Jack Remington (4) 58 K Tyler L Callaway 7 23090 Penny A Thought (2) 54 B Tapper 7 The Cover Girl SCRATCHED 11 90X68 Elvera (10) 55 S Clark A Chan (a4)

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Tomorrow at Central Southland Raceway

MASTERLINK FOR APPRENTICESHIPS MOBILE TROT

$6,000, 3yo+ c0 mob. trot, 2400m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver OPT

1 60P8 Veneto (1) C & J Kennett 3 2 32654 Denn Nee Nose Best (2) E Swain 2 3 0X9X Majestic Peak (3) N Williamson 4 00X Little Rocket (4) R Rennie 5 000 Bricky McGowan (5) D Kelly 6 80680 Eyre’s A Rag Doll (6) G McEwan 7 02435 Pure Emotion (7) S Lock 8 PX76 Pegasus Hanover (8) O Lawrence

Snoop Dog (9) P Andrews 9 670X0 Barrier

10 000 Karlie Montana (21) W Adams 1 11 D Way To Go (u1) B Gray 4 12 9 Rydgemont Milly (u2) Shirley/Larkins 12:55PM OPT 702

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1:30PM OPT 703

3 BUTELINE PACE

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Barrier

B Barclay C Barron A Beck R May B Orange N Williamson M Parker (J) D Dunn

$5,000, claimers c0 with cond. +claimers, 2400m

80095 Springfield Cal Neva (1) M Saunders 70452 Wayward Roc (2) K Wood Money Talks (3) G Gibson-Smith 84488 Courcelles (4) M Jones 08800 Righteous Honour (5) L & T Robertson 92301 Blow A Cloud (6) M G Brown 74060 Vera Mac (7) B McLellan 30654 Kate Jackson (8) K Barclay Barrier

Harriet Price

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$6,000, 2yo fillies mob. pace, 1609m

Millie Kate (1) C Barron Tommys Blue Chip (2) C Barron Angel In White (3) M Swain Special Change (4) N McGrath Rosinupthebow (5) S Nuttall 3 Everlasting Legacy (6) T Barron 2 Covered N Diamonds (7) T Barron 5 Millwood Daisy (8) C Dalgety

2:05PM OPT 704

J Kennett (J) E Swain N Williamson C Barron T Dewe (J) G McEwan D Dunn B Orange A Milne

MURRAY GRAY MEMORIAL 2YO FILLIES MOBILE PACE

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MICO PLUMBING SUPPLIES MOBILE PACE

$5,000, 3yo+ c0 mob. pace, 2400m

4873 Jetenara (1) K Barclay

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February 27, 2016

2 95143 Justan’s Sister (2) P Ellis 1 2 3 02329 Flashing On (3) T Stratford 4 087 Delight My Soul (4) S Baucke 4 5 Lottie Jaccka (5) B Gray 3 6 82468 Likethelook (6) B Nicol 7 76720 Talkalot (7) G Gibson-Smith 8 50X06 Chal Shocked (8) N Williamson

Jacky’s Choice (9) A Hoffman 9 X0007 Barrier

10 99595 Mandolin (21) H Hunter 11 341X0 Highway Six (22) G Gibson-Smith 12 0 Wattlebank Playgirl (23) P Hunter 13 8 Trigger Happy (24) A Hoffman 14 8X908 Skyfall (25) K Barclay

B Barclay D Dunn B Williamson (J) T Chmiel S Walkinshaw C Ferguson (J) N Williamson B Orange

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1407m Weather: Few Showers

3 14 3:52PM OPT 707

Don’t Tell Ange (25) G Gibson-Smith

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PETER COCKS FOR DAIRY CYLINDERS MOBILE PACE $7,000, 3yo+ c0 mob. pace, 2400m

1 2 Fiddlethefool (1) B Shirley 1 N Williamson 2 2 0622 Rocking Robyn (2) R Wilson C Ferguson (J) 3 4000 Nimbo Stratus VC (3) D O'Connell A Beck 4 00862 Fear Xchange (4) L & T Robertson T Robertson 4 5 40349 Raksmach (5) P Hunter P Hunter H Hunter 6 55364 I Try (6) H Hunter H Hunter R Swain 7 4002 Magnetic Watch (7) R Swain R Swain P Hunter 8 Erin Jaccka (8) M G Brown S Tomlinson (J) R McIlwrick (J) 9 52947 Crackamoa (9) B Morris B Morris

Barrier A Armour 3 10 22 Western Delight (21) T Stratford D Dunn 2:43PM RHEEM FOR HOT WATER HANDICAP TROT 11 4543 Just Say Go (22) K Barclay B Orange OPT 705 $7,500, 4yo+ c1 to c4 spechcp trot, 2400m 12 47035 Happy Lou (23) M Hunter B McLellan 1 34788 Overcast (1) A Paisley A Milne 2 48P74 Another Delight (2) R Wilson B Orange 4:27PM HYDROFLOW FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE 3 X4898 Starlight Invasion (3) D McLachlan D Dunn OPT 708 $7,500, 3yo+ f&m c1 to c2 mob. pace, 1609m C Ferguson (J) 4 70870 Belmont Invasion (u1) O Lawrence C Graham 1 28155 Hot Chilli (1) R Wilson H Hunter 5 47570 Another Crusher (u2) C Laurenson B McLellan 2 85717 Leander Lily (2) H Hunter 2 3 75222 Rakarazor (3) C Barron B Barclay 6 70900 The Badger (u3) D Larkins N Williamson N Williamson 3 7 51874 Southland Reflector (1) E Swain E Swain 4 94P40 Sweet Loress (4) B Gray 5 Tact Rousey SCRATCHED 8 60767 Grace O’Malley (u1) C Thomas P Hunter B Orange 4 9 03321 Sin Bin (u2) Cox/McGrannachan S Walkinshaw 6 30586 Van Eva (5) S Cook A Armour 2 10 24522 Mass Invasion (1) C Barron C Barron 7 54616 B D Windermere (6) J Tither 3 Nek Time (7) T & G Chmiel T Chmiel 1 11 18127 Springbank Eden (u1) P Williamson B Williamson (J) 8 14231 Barrier

3:17PM RELIANCE WORLDWIDE FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE 9 1414 Bettor Enforce (21) A Beck A Beck OPT 706 $7,000, 3yo+ f&m c0 mob. pace, 1609m 4 10 33568 Picobello (22) D Baynes B McLellan 1 68745 Tilly Patron (1) A Milne A Milne 11 97508 Sweet As (23) A Paisley A Milne 2 09080 Two Birds (2) L Veint B Morris 12 94196 Dachy (24) Cox/McGrannachan B Williamson (J) 3 6X054 Gotta Classie Girl (3) T & G Chmiel T Chmiel 1 13 1116 Talkerup (25) C Dalgety D Dunn 2 4 Beaudiene Firefly (4) B Gray N Williamson 5 42550 Red Electric (5) D McLachlan PLUMBING WORLD MOBILE PACE A Beck 5:02PM $8,000, 3yo+ c3 to c5 mob. pace, 2400m 4 6 04 Catch The Breeze (6) C Barron C Barron OPT 709

1 10778 Odette Jaccka (1) B Gray

B Barclay Sancy (7) N Bishop B Orange 7 80243 Barrier

2 11008 Machrie (2) Katrina & John Price A Beck 8

Dixie Peach SCRATCHED 3 32235 Bootie Bromac (3) N Williamson N Williamson 1 4 30411 Classie Brigade (4) N McGrath 9 2774X Allison Stokke (21) G Smith R May A Armour 2 5 11195 All Jokes Aside (5) C Barron 10 3794X Night Tactics (22) H Hunter C Barron H Hunter 3 6 61362 Leigh Major (6) B McLellan 1 11 34933 Leah Mac (23) W McEwan B McLellan D Dunn 12

Nimbo Stratus VC SCRATCHED 7 31611 Macy Blue Chip (7) T Barron M Parker (J) 13 9 Lady Go Cullect (24) C Laurenson C Ferguson (J) R Swain 8 53090 Machie Mach (8) R Wilson

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

49687 Even Flo (21) T Stratford

B Orange

Barrier

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MARLEY PRODUCTS MOBILE PACE

$7,500, 3yo+ c2 mob. pace, 2400m

34199 Mongolian Archer (1) P Court 40440 Nightmarch (2) M Kerr 24277 Moondyne Joe (3) B Gray 21135 Bite The Bullet (4) R Dunn 64124 Uncle Ben (5) K Larsen 60014 Bettor’s Avenue (6) W Adams 97748 Groomsman (7) H Hunter 36381 River Patrol (8) C Laurenson 12912 Dissolution (9) Cox/McGrannachan

B Orange R Swain B Barclay N Williamson K Larsen S Walkinshaw H Hunter B McLellan B Williamson (J)

67213 Captain Dolmio (21) M Brinsdon 37664 Robyn’s Bad Boy (22) R Wilson 69096 Ronnoco (23) K O'Connor 1112 Alpha Rock (24) C Dalgety

M Parker (J) C Ferguson (J) R McIlwrick (J) D Dunn

Barrier

6:10PM 711

OPT

D Prastiyou (a2) K Mudhoo (a3) K Kalychurun (a3) R Cuneen (a1) SCRATCHED C Johnson R Black M Chui T Direen S Muniandy L Callaway

06655 Regal Ideal (9) T Barron

5:39PM 710

OPT

SCRATCHED D Prastiyou (a2) L Callaway M Chui R Black T Direen SCRATCHED K Kalychurun (a3)

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METRIX BATHROOM WARE MOBILE PACE

$7,500, 3yo+ c1 mob. pace, 2400m

1 53X53 Jetsdream (1) H Hunter 3 2 746X2 Hank Bromac (2) M G Brown 3 20397 Memphis Mafia (3) P Hunter 4 P7680 Macardo (4) M G Brown 0 5 000P0 Eja Patron (5) B Shirley 6 21538 Shortys Mate (6) A Beck 0 7 00X00 Viscountess (7) K Norman 0 8 00989 Bold Ruler (8) P Hunter

Jules Manzoni (9) A Hoffman 9 1X2 Barrier

2 10 21421 RR Sand Dollar (21) P Court 11 90X05 Paula’s On Fire (22) K Norman 12 61X22 Risk Factor (23) K Larsen 4 13 8X658 Cool Changes (24) N Williamson 14 90454 Hudson Sully (25) N Bishop 15 58X43 Tartan Trilogy (26) T Proctor 1 16 12234 Galactic Star (27) D Baynes 17 15 Bettor Ops (28) K Larsen 0 18 70980 Billy Klondike (u1) N Bishop

H Hunter R May P Hunter A Armour M Anderson (J) A Beck D Dunn B Orange C Barron B Barclay N Williamson C Ferguson (J) S Walkinshaw B McLellan K Larsen

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Matamata Races

Tomorrow at Matamata

NEW WORLD MATAMATA RATING 65 1600

$20,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 1600m PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey

1 11078. Dezignator (2) 60 Hillis/Kesner 1 1 2 60743 Oblivion (12) 59.5 P McKay 1 4 3 54256 Da Shindig (1) 59 O'Sullivan/Scott 1 4 59930. Chachi Arcola (6) 58.5 M Murdoch 3 5 96173 Chatham Whisper (4) 58 A Herbert 6 X4439. Riverdeep (9) 57.5 M Murdoch 2 7 X2366. Aotearower (11) 57 K & B Kelso 1 8 0X483 Sir Sava (8) 56.5 B Wallace 9 07336. Rubee (10) 55.5 L Laing 10 30X0X Solo (5) 55.5 E Betty 1 11 96575 Feroz (7) 55.5 C Wood 12 34X07 Eva Quick Steph (3) 54 S Wright

R Jones S McKay (a1) C Grylls L Magorrian (a1) U Holmquist (a2) C Lammas M Coleman G Cooksley M Hills T Thornton M Cameron R Norvall

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February 27, 2016 RICH HILL STUD 3YO SW+P 1400 $20,000, 3yo sw+p, 1400m

1 139F4 The Justice League (2) 58.5 N Tiley 2 2 7X1 Fire Jet (1) 57.5 Williams/Richards 1 3 22X1 Sabotage (6) 57.5 T Pike 3 4 21714 Lauberhorn (5) 56.5 G Richardson 1 5 0X0X8. Nahema (4) 55.5 S Marsh 4 6 58241 Beach Beauty (3) 55.5 R James

L Tiley M Cameron D Johnson M Hills

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Good; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1628m; Straight: 400m; Rail: Rail true; Weather: Rain 3:10PM 206

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1 11X Sassy ’N’ Smart (10) 56.5 Autridge/Richards 1 M Cameron 1 4 2 12235. What Choux Want (2) 56.5 A Carston S Collett 2 3 213 O’Rachael (1) 56.5 McKee/Chippendale S Spratt

4 144. Tesia (8) 56.5 L Noble 1 C Lammas M McNab 5 22. Feisty Jane (3) 56.5 O'Sullivan/Scott 1 M Coleman 6 2 Astara (4) 56.5 Logan/Gibbs A Collett 1:58PM REID & HARRISON (1980) LTD 2YO C&G SW SLIPPER 7 7325 I Am Gracie (7) 56.5 M Murdoch OPT 204 $50,000, 2yo c&g sw, 1200m 3 8 23 Luna Rossa (9) 56.5 Baker/Forsman M McNab 4 1 110. Nova Swiss (1) 56.5 D Wiles S Collett 9 2 Rosa Carolina (6) 56.5 S Marsh D Johnson 2 2 21. Gasoline (2) 56.5 Baker/Forsman 42 Gold Rush (5) 56.5 O'Sullivan/Scott 1 C Grylls D Johnson 10 3 3 1 Heroic Valour (3) 56.5 Autridge/Richards 1 M Cameron 3:47PM WAIKATO STUD OPEN HANDICAP 1200 1 4 31 Mongolian Falcon (4) 56.5 Logan/Gibbs M Coleman OPT 207 $40,000, opn hcp, 1200m 5 Duvall (5) 56.5 Sanders/Sweeney C Grylls 1 Irish Moon SCRATCHED 2 X2756 Jubilate (3) 59.5 G Richardson 1 T Thornton TONEZONE RATING 85 1600 2:33PM 12:48PM DUNCAN & EBBETT RATING 75 1400 1 3 X1270. Soubrettes (4) 58.5 M & M Brown D Johnson $30,000, rating 85 benchmark, 1600m OPT 205 OPT 202 $25,000, rating 75 benchmark, 1400m 2 4 X2511. Red Striker (5) 55.5 J Collett 1 S Collett C Grylls 1 77808 Little Alfie Brown (5) 60 P Blick D Danis (a4) 5 50X85. Shezhardtocatch (6) 54.5 B Wallace R Norvall 1 8658X Snave (1) 60 Hillis/Kesner 1 4 6 X6420 Onlyarose (2) 53.5 K Fursdon 1 A Jones (a1) 3 2 71911 Heavens Keep (3) 59 L Tanner M McNab 2 3051X Prize Lad (3) 59.5 O'Sullivan/Scott 1 C Grylls 3

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Perfect Fit (1) 53 K & B Kelso 1 M Coleman 1 3 3X621. Seventh Up (8) 58 S Hale 3 88X02 Seconds Out (7) 57.5 I Marks G Cooksley S Spratt 2 4 37X72 Persuasive (5) 57.5 O'Sullivan/Scott 1 2 4 2X113 Arpeggio (1) 57 Autridge/Richards 1 M Coleman 4:22PM M Cameron MARKS EWEN & ASSOCIATES KAIMAI STAKES OPEN HCP 1 5 11341 Mary Quant (6) 56 O'Sullivan/Scott 1 M Cameron OPT 208 D Johnson 5 51027 Flaming (7) 57 Autridge/Richards 1 $50,000, opn hcp, 2000m 3 6 09641 Reine De Tout (6) 55.5 C Cleghorn 4 6 40244 Curious (4) 55.5 G Alton C Lammas M Coleman 1 1 30842 Silverdale (8) 60 Autridge/Richards 1 M McNab 4 7 18143 Triaction (2) 55.5 Williams/Richards 7 18X23 Valante (2) 55.5 P McKay 1 S McKay (a1) D Johnson 2 X6405 Fast Dragon (5) 59.5 B Wallace R Jones 8 26721 Endean Rose (8) 54 I Kennedy A Jones (a1) 3 45338 Gustavo (6) 58 Baker/Forsman C Lammas 8 5X295 Summer’s Boy (4) 55 M Brosnan 1 C Grylls

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Otaki Races

Tomorrow at Otaki

February 27, 2016

6 5 Incantation (7) 56 H Mathews 1 M Du Plessis 1 7 Mystigan (3) 56 K Gray L Allpress $25,000, rating 85 benchmark, 1200m

8 Duchess Of Lincoln (5) 56 L Latta D Bradley PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey 2:15 PM MILLS REEF WINERY MAIDEN 1 1 79151 Caramac (4) 60 K Myers D Hirini (a3) $10,000, mdn, 1600m 2 2 22532 Biggin Hill (3) 60 R Collett D Mo (a2) OPT 404 1 1 X5225 Divergent (1) 58.5 D Greene L Innes 3 10486 Catwomandu (6) 58.5 T Keegan J Parkes T Johnson (a4) 3 4 X904X Lady Zafira (1) 55.5 J Bary M Du Plessis 2 02467 Master Jack (6) 58.5 T Collis 2 3 943 Boxachocolates (4) 58 M Breslin R Myers 4 5 23171 Rock My Soul (5) 54.5 E Holmes L Innes D Turner 6 5X221. Thien Ly (2) 54 J Lynds L Allpress 4 744 Razors Edge (8) 58 T Dravitzki 5 07X44 Judith Kate (7) 56.5 H Gillies J Parkes Miss Interpreted SCRATCHED 1:05PM VETS ON RIVERBANK 3YO PLATE 6 R Hannam $20,000, 3yo sw+p, 1200m 7 97X80 Shirley’s Secret (2) 56.5 L Latta OPT 402 3 8 0P232 Piece Of Kate (3) 56 G Sharrock L Allpress 2 1 191X Sergeant Blast (3) 58.5 S Lennox L Allpress 4

9 2X84 Lucy Liu (5) 56 Benner/Wynyard 1 M Du Plessis 4 2 5X002 The Axe (1) 57.5 M Bentley C Johnson 10 6X076 Shocktillyoudrop (9) 56 L Latta

D Bradley 1 3 13486. Platinum Express (4) 56.5 L Latta R Hannam THE DOMINION POST ST LEGER 3&4YO 3 4 76361. Morse Code (2) 55.5 T Perry L Innes 2:50PM $20,000, 3&4yo set weight, 2100m 5 44310 Stumblin In (5) 55.5 B Thurlow R Myers OPT 405 1 1 13411 Bordeaux (11) 59.5 Autridge/Richards J Riddell 1:40PM STELLA ARTOIS MAIDEN 3 2 53267 Michelin (9) 59.5 G Nicholson D Nolan OPT 403 $10,000, mdn, 1200m 3 31103 Nicoshine (6) 59.5 T Bambry H Tinsley 3 1 53 Biggie Smalls (2) 58.5 A Meadows 2

R Myers 4 06336 Jacksstar (5) 59.5 G Vile L Innes 2 2 3 Peranto (6) 58 R Bergerson M Tanaka 5 X9051. Jonquil (3) 57.5 A Meadows R Myers 3 66X8 Boy Soldier (1) 58 D Parry 4 6 10715 Porotene Diva (10) 57.5 K Gray D Hirini (a3) C Johnson 4 4 00X2 Madrekay (8) 56.5 F Auret J Parkes 7 47541 Perran Beach (1) 57.5 J Lynds M Tanaka 5 900. Savannah Gem (4) 56.5 T Wilkinson R Hannam 8 33473 Liapari (4) 54 K Zimmerman 1 L Allpress 12:30PM OPT 401

HUNTING & FISHING OTAKI RATING 85 HANDICAP

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Addington Harness

Sunday at Addington Raceway

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CHEVIOT A&P SHOW SATURDAY 12TH MARCH TROT

February 28, 2016

Lightworkofit (u1) D Burrows 88250 Chivilcoy (u2) M Smolenski

D Burrows J Curtin

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1800m; Straight: 400m; Rail: Rail true; Weather: Drizzle to rain

9 X4621 En Suite (7) 54 K Myers 10 55168 Midnight Flyer (2) 54 T Keegan 11 08332 Hiique (8) 54 K Lane

D Hirini (a3) R Hannam M Du Plessis

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Cromwell Races Sunday at Cromwell

February 28, 2016

2 X2341. Robin Charles (5) 60 J Phillips 1 R Cuneen (a1) C Johnson $12,000, rating 85 benchmark, 2030m 3 4X975 The Barmaid (7) 59.5 Bros/Dennis 4 4 71458 Popp ’N Lindauer (4) 58 S Tyler K Mudhoo (a3) PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey 3 5 4X410 Willow (8) 57 B & S Anderton A Chan (a4) 4 1 20200 Oor Wullie (1) 60 J Dalton S Muniandy 6 200X7. Vice Marshall (2) 57 T & L Prendergast K Kalychurun (a3) 3 2 33020 Keepa Tramp (4) 59.5 S Cunningham J Lowry (a) 7 03206. Tinka Tinka (1) 55 S McKay J Lowry (a2) 1 3 21721 Revelator (2) 58.5 J & K Parsons C Johnson 8 2 Baranoo (3) 55 S Tyler 4 00758 Blue ’N’ Gold (5) 57.5 B & S Anderton C Barnes AAA TOUGH PLUMBING 2YO+ MAIDEN 2 5 11X04 Come Fly With Me (3) 54 S Blair-Edie L Callaway 1:55PM 12:20PM

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CAREFREE STABLES RATING 85

PAUL FERRIS MEMORIAL MAIDEN $7,000, mdn, 2030m

1 22246 Payment Pending (1) 58.5 G Wright 1 2 X2905 Carmody (11) 58.5 Patterson/Horrell 3 24500 Smokem Up (3) 58.5 E Winsloe 4 4 405 Kildangan (10) 58.5 S Tyler 5 X9500 Madethecut (9) 58.5 J & K Parsons 6 09 Revolution Earth (5) 58.5 K Tyler 3 7 70534 Court No Fear (6) 58 S McKay 8 27800 Darci Inn (7) 58 J & K Parsons 9 0X0 Flying Agent (4) 58 B & S Anderton 2 10 39252 Miss Tuscan (8) 56.5 S McKay 11 005X Madam De Soir (13) 56.5 J Phillips 12 00508 Auriol (12) 56.5 J & K Parsons 13 74076 Asoma (2) 56 J & K Parsons 1:23PM

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K Kalychurun (a3) A Chan (a4) R Cuneen (a1) H Bennet (a3) C Barnes D Prastiyou (a2) L Callaway K Mudhoo (a3) S Muniandy J Lowry (a2) R Black C Johnson

UNICEF FIJIAN CHILDRENS CYCLONE EMERGENCY R65 $8,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 1220m

01 Rajiv (6) 60 G Tippett

D Prastiyou (a2)

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Good; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1600m; Straight: 350m; Rail: Rail true; Weather: Mainly Fine

4 54X78 Bushido (12) 58 J & K Parsons C Johnson 5

Right As Rain SCRATCHED 1 6 395X5 Alpine Julz (11) 56.5 J & K Parsons K Mudhoo (a3) 7 8446. Fun Fair (6) 56.5 M & M Pitman 8 50730 Velvet Rose (10) 56.5 D Horrell S Muniandy 9 Taieri Whisper SCRATCHED $7,000, mdn 2yo&up, 1220m 10 85P66 That’s Not The Go (9) 56.5 E Winsloe D Prastiyou (a2) 1 1 2 Baranoo (10) 58.5 S Tyler K Mudhoo (a3) 11 467X0 Stage Door (4) 56.5 L Beck L Callaway 2 6X870. Pompeii Tiger (11) 58.5 K Tyler H Bennet (a3) 12 90X50 Countess Ruby (14) 56 T Kennedy R Cuneen (a1) 4 3 5 Ice Of Reilly (6) 58 E Winsloe D Prastiyou (a2) 4 13 6 She Rocks (2) 56 J & K Parsons 4 7 Boot It Barry (1) 58 L Beck K Kalychurun (a3) 14 0X0 Perceptive (8) 56 B & S Anderton C Barnes 5 X8790. Final Shinko (3) 58 J & K Parsons R Black 0 15 988 The Style (1) 56 Bros/Dennis 3 6 20495 The Cover Girl (4) 56.5 Bros/Dennis R Cuneen (a1) 0 16 6X870. Pompeii Tiger (7) 58.5 K Tyler K Kalychurun (a3) 7 68684 Unico (8) 56.5 L Stewart J Morris INVERCARGILL LICENSING TRUST RATING 65 8 6X Hessonite (9) 56.5 B & S Anderton S Muniandy 3:02PM $8,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 1400m 9 0X Isla (5) 56.5 B & S Anderton C Barnes 3 1 68196 A Beautiful Knight (3) 60 K Tyler K Kalychurun (a3) 10 X3677 Keepitasecret (2) 56.5 M & M Pitman 2 2 12084 All Things Nice (10) 59 J McKay C Barnes 2 11 83404 Sheza Diamond (7) 56 J & K Parsons C Johnson D Prastiyou (a2) 12

The Style SCRATCHED 3 20730. Individual (6) 59 C Spittles 1 4 63441 Alitron (5) 58.5 S Tyler K Mudhoo (a3) NEW WORLD CROMWELL MAIDEN 5 32006 The Energizer (2) 58.5 K Tyler H Bennet (a3) 2:27PM $7,000, mdn, 1400m 6 X6680 Royal Dollar (1) 56 D Horrell J Lowry (a2) 3 1 47 Gazza The Guru (3) 58.5 S McKay J Lowry (a2) 4 7 59X03 Young Jim (9) 56 J & K Parsons C Johnson 2 2 5X05 Gold’nguru (13) 58.5 L Beck R Black 8 08000 Elusive Pete (4) 55.5 J & K Parsons R Black 3 6 Odi Et Amo (5) 58.5 S Prince T Direen 9 0040X Spitting Image (7) 55 A Hoffman T Direen

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A Jones (a) M Cameron S Collett T Thornton L Magorrian (a) D Johnson M Coleman M Hills S McKay (a) S Spratt L Satherley C Lammas

MILLS REEF WINERY RATING 75 2000

$25,000, rating 75 benchmark, 2000m

1 71325 Francis Drake (1) 60 G & D Rogerson 4 L Magorrian (a1) 2 99941 Southern Power (8) 59 K Fursdon 1 A Jones (a1) 3 16442 Santiago (6) 58 S Marsh S McKay (a1) 4 Candybelle SCRATCHED 3 5 7X322 Chenille (4) 56.5 T Pike D Johnson 6 66506 Eksuude (7) 56.5 A Fuller S Collett 2 7 08246. Realta (10) 54.5 L Noble 1 C Lammas 8 59166 Victoryshallbemine (9) 54 G Richardson 1 M Coleman 1 9 43915 Neala (5) 54 L Laing R Norvall 10 80414 Let’s (2) 54 L Tanner M McNab 11 19304 Five Off The Tee (3) 54 S Ritchie S Spratt DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

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

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4 55531 Matimba (4) 58 P Darvill 5 31171 Saint Emilion (1) 58 Baker/Forsman 2 6 61651 Guess What (15) 57.5 J Mason 7 57734 Breaking Dawn (3) 57 J Mason 8 30975 Dubai Shuffle (12) 54.5 G Richardson 1 9 22201. Thee Auld Floozie (9) 54 S Marsh 3 10 59321 Guarantor (11) 54 M Oulaghan 11 50379 El Soldado (2) 53 P Devcich 12 13617 Crackling Rosie (7) 53 M Breslin 4 13 79142 Trojan Warrior (13) 53 A Herbert 14 41335 El Pistola (10) 53 Hanley/Whiting 15 78061 Letsgetiton (14) 53 M Breslin

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4 590X6 Volkstok’n’barrell (3) 59 Logan/Gibbs 2 V Colgan 4 5 12201 Scapolo (5) 59 K Myers R Myers H Tinsley 3:27PM CLARK & CO REALTY RATING 75 HANDICAP 6 32717. Ringo (8) 59 M Breslin C Johnson OPT 406 $22,500, rating 75 benchmark, 1600m 7 X2112 Tommy Tucker (9) 59 B & S Anderton 3 8 X5X52 Vespa (6) 59 Benner/Wynyard 1 M Du Plessis 1 1103X Alinko Prince (2) 60 F Auret J Riddell 9 0X521 The Diamond One (10) 57 C Anderton D Bothamley 2 2 16482 Macklemore (3) 59.5 J Wheeler J Parkes 10 42294 Eternity (1) 57 K Gray L Allpress 3 40190. Joby (1) 58.5 B Newman D Bradley 4 X6468 Waitino Biscuit (4) 57.5 R Patterson R Hannam 4:37PM RIVERSTONE C&F RATING 65 HANDICAP 3 5 1X41 Rocky Ride (11) 57.5 Lowry/Cullen L Innes OPT 408 $20,000, rating 65 benchmark*, 1400m 1 6 75244 Endure (5) 57 K Gray L Allpress 1

1 212 Beefeater (7) 60 R Bergerson H Tinsley 7 26431 Hot Spot (6) 56.5 G Lambert M Tanaka 2 65027 Miss Daisy (4) 58.5 I Adams D Bradley 8 40885 Keilib (7) 56.5 S Kay C Johnson 3 3 45032 Silver Bubbles (13) 58.5 D & C Bothwell L Allpress 9 05615 Irish Whisper (8) 55.5 R Bergerson M Dravitzki (a1) 4 26425. Bronsteel (2) 57.5 K Zimmerman 1 R Myers 4 10 60413 Delilah Deltoro (10) 54 K Zimmerman 1 D Turner 5 35391 Elusive Boxers (12) 57.5 L Latta J Parkes 11 X45X7 Angelica Rox (9) 54 D & C Bothwell M Du Plessis 6 X4028 Fancy Nancy (1) 57.5 L Greig 1 V Colgan 12 X2663 Don’stopgirl (12) 54 L Latta R Myers 7 10097 Abbey Road (11) 57.5 G Vile R Hannam 4

8 97442 Kingofplatinum (10) 57.5 L Latta J Riddell 4:02PM HAUNUI FARM GROUP ONE WFA CLASSIC 9 061X0 Grayze Anatomy (5) 56.5 M Ivil 1 M Du Plessis $200,000, wfa, 1600m 10 91080 Benoit (9) 55.5 P Belsham OPT 407 D Mo (a2) 1 1 61113 Kawi (2) 59 A Sharrock L Innes 11 00164 Poster Girl (3) 55.5 H Mathews 1 D Turner 2 X1319. Julinsky Prince (7) 59 F Auret J Parkes 2 12 95273 Silk Belt (8) 55 K Gray H Andrew (a4) 3 13243. Authentic Paddy (4) 59 L Latta R Hannam 13 20535 Floscee’s Gold (6) 54 M Loveday R Goldsbury (a2)

6 52466 Wanna Play (2) B Negus R May 7 42551 Clean Break (3) R Holmes R Holmes 3 8 37488 All Lit Up (4) L & J Smith J Smith 1:32PM 2 1 85542 Brylin Rose (1) J Versteeg J Versteeg $8,000, 3yo+ c0 mob. pace, 2600m 9 05404 Galleons Royale (5) C & J DeFilippi C DeFilippi 2 2009 Holdon Monarchy (2) M House 1 06753 Rico Gold (1) G Bates J Morrison (J) 2 10 17081 Tornado Valley (6) T McMillan T McMillan 3 Wot Up (3) M Howard A Edmonds 2 24357 Missmatch (2) G Burgess J Dunn 4 11 54550 Trouble Rieu (1) B White S McNally 4 46976 China Express (4) F Baigent 1 3 R Curtin Bet On A Rascal (3) K Chapman D Dunn 12 13000 Never Fear (2) P O'Reilly G O'Reilly 1 5 6012X He’s Like The Wind (5) G Smith 3 4 00026 Anika Lindenny (4) M Jones G Smith S Ottley 13 X1800 Santorini Sunset (u1) K Townley D Dunn 2 5 3 6 65923 Anse Vata (6) P Iggo One Big Fella (5) N McGrath D Dunn ROBBIES BAR & BISTRO FFA MOBILE TROT T Williams 3:12PM 7 Don Pierre (7) S Smolenski B Orange 6 7X Beau Sancy (6) Paul & Mitchell Kerr $11,000, 4yo+ ffa mob. trot, 1950m D Keast (J) 8 0X49 Rum In The Sun (8) M Palermo J W Cox 7 X5074 Saramon (7) L Jones 8 Beaudiene Gambler SCRATCHED 1 09321 Sunny Ruby (1) S Smolenski G Smith 9 540 Gee Gees Invasion (9) R Holmes R Holmes

9 78870 Mosconi (8) G Craw

G Craw 2 51256 The Earth Moved (2) G & N Hope R May 4 10 X9003 November Guy (u1) N Munro M Williamson

Barrier 1

3 70111 Harriet Of Mot (3) C & A Edmonds

J Dunn 11 98007 Rusty I Am (u2) Wakelin/Noble P Wakelin 3 4 13213 Monty Python (4) P Williamson M Williamson M Edmonds 12 40008 Landora’s Girl (u3) P Nairn P Nairn 10 X7806 Myboylolliepop (21) M Edmonds 4 11 Tahlia Franco (22) S McNally S McNally 5 11X51 Aile Rouge (5) R Holmes R Holmes 13 X7X74 Ella Lavra (u4) R Kennedy S Ottley 12 50 Well Armed (23) A Ford A Ford 4 6 26080 Jag’s Invasion (6) R Dunn B Orange DONEGAL HOUSE THE LITTLE IRISH PUB MOBILE PACE

13 98090 Ling Rowl (24) R Harneiss R Harneiss 7 X1688 Royal Aspirations (7) S Smolenski D Dunn 12:30PM $8,000, 3yo+ c0 mob. pace, 1950m 14 08860 Kachina (u1) N Ure G O'Reilly 2

Springbank Sam (u1) P Williamson B Williamson (J) 8 71117 Barrier 1 Ears Burning (1) N McGrath HEINIGER ‘CAPEX CLASSIC’ MOBILE TROT 3 2 2 Sands Of Time (2) K Barron B Orange 2:02PM $9,000, 4yo+ c1 mob. trot jun.d, 1950m CHEVIOT BUSINESSESS CHEVIOT CUP $18,000, 4yo+ 3 66036 Beaudiene Gambler (3) D Paterson K Cox (J) S Tomlinson (J) 3:47PM 1 4 4X Major Ben (4) Purdon/Rasmussen T Williams 1 45808 Kerryn Kylie (1) K Ford c4–oc spechcp, 2600m K Butt (J) 1 31718 Dalness Xchange (1) R Dunn 5 80777 Karanga Sweet P (5) D Jones J Young (J) 2 55732 Shadow Galleon (2) J Smolenski C DeFilippi K Cox (J) 2 64601 Tangos Delight (2) G Smith 4 6 Laytons Crusader (6) T & G Chmiel T Chmiel 3 28210 Lavros Texas (3) R Jenkins G Smith 3 4 P2477 Cuddly Jess (4) M House 7 49 Markim (7) R Holmes 3 3 25111 Callenberg (3) R Dunn R Holmes J Dunn 4

5 33960 Tehoro Ruby (5) R Holmes J Markham (J) 4 18584 Western Art (4) G & N Hope 2 8 25322 Novak (8) L Hanrahan R May R May

6 20680 Alvira Hest (6) A Faulks

J Young (J)

5 14133 Joey Maguire (u1) R Dunn Patrick Bee (9) D Broadhurst J Dunn R Houghton 9 32239 Barrier 1 7 172 Royal Kenny (7) P Williamson B Williamson (J) 6 72098 Here We Go Again (u2) J Gameson C D Thornley 2 8 6X025 Kowhai Monarch (8) M Jones C Ferguson (J) 7 06734 Tintinara (u3) S Dolan B Orange MAGPIES REST CAFE - RURAL LIVESTOCK TROT 9 89040 Total Exposure (9) D Nyhan I Lee (J) 4 8 05043 Delightful Dash (1) T Barron M Williamson 1:00PM $8,000, 3yo+ c0 trot, 2600m Barrier 2 9 X5223 Hug The Wind (2) Purdon/Rasmussen T Williams 1 00072 Prince George (1) L McCormick L McCormick 10 60040 Circus Boy (21) T Barron M Parker (J) 1 10 6X111 Locharburn (1) K Chapman D Dunn 1 2 04032 D D Trotter (2) T Bagrie D Dunn 11 75405 Chivasion (22) M Edmonds L Lester (J) ‘SWEET LOU’ LEONARD MEMORIAL STAKES MOBILE PACE 3 65403 King Of The Roses (3) J Versteeg J Versteeg 12 94370 Tehoro Holly (23) R Holmes M Purvis (J) 4:24PM 4 0 Kingdom Come (4) L & J Smith J Smith $25,000, 2yo fillies mob. pace, 2000m COMMODORE HOTEL HANDICAP TROT 5 23565 Early Invasion (5) K O'Connor 2 1 K O'Connor 2:37PM Bonnie Joan (1) C Dalgety D Dunn 4 6 42254 Motu Great Sensation (6) B Borcoskie Maczaffair SCRATCHED $10,000, 4yo+ c2 to c4 spechcp trot, 2600m 2 B Borcoskie 4 3 7 795X0 Squire John (7) Wakelin/Noble Flying Miss Mac (2) Purdon/Rasmussen M Anderson (J) S Ottley 1 03226 Father Christmas (1) P Williamson B Williamson (J) 8 000 Abbys Delight (8) Wakelin/Noble 6 Major Rocket (3) C Dalgety R May P Wakelin 2 21630 Little Mo (2) K Ford S Tomlinson (J) 4 1 5 1 Renske B (4) Purdon/Rasmussen 2 9 5X24X Quevert (9) P Nairn T Williams P Nairn 3 31068 Peterhof (3) B Graham A Lethaby 3 10 08742 I’m Not Eyre (10) T Trathen 1 4 90143 Royal Shine (4) S Smolenski Lady Lavra (5) M Jones S Ottley T Trathen B Orange 6 11 0X9 Rollin Thunder (11) G Turner 3 Seaswift Joy (6) M Shinn T Chmiel C D Thornley 5 00550 Bono Hest (1) A Faulks A Faulks 7 PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

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

Delightful Memphis (7) M Jones

Barrier

1 Terracotta (21) T Barron Kotare Yarra (22) R Dunn Takemetothebeach (23) M Fuller 4 Crimson Lane (24) T McMillan Tachyon (25) Purdon/Rasmussen

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BUSH INN TAVERN MOBILE PACE K O'Reilly T Chmiel C D Thornley M Anderson (J) B Hill B Williamson (J) D Dunn B Orange S McNally M Edmonds G Smith J Dunn J Young (J) R May J Curtin

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 2-3-4, 6-7-8 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 3-4-5-6-7-8 R Cuneen (a1)

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SPEIGHT’S PUBLICANS CUP

1 61715 All Spice (2) 61.5 J McKay 2 3 2 93383 Fastfoot (5) 58.5 S Tyler 3 92700 Norah (7) 54.5 B & S Anderton 1 4 56133 The Gallant Girl (3) 54 Bros/Dennis 5 05470. Brah Spring (1) 54 M Tapper 4 6 08357. Alice Webb Ellis (4) 54 M Tapper 7 68196 A Beautiful Knight (6) 54 K Tyler 4:12PM

J W Cox R Holmes J Young (J) B Orange R May

$9,000, 4yo+ c1 mob. pace, 2600m

10 940X8 Good Bye Senorita (8) 54 T Kennedy 3:37PM

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PAUL BURNETT MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE

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In brief

■ RUGBY

Physical clash expected The return of Aaron Cruden highlights a young Chiefs team named to tackle the Crusaders in tomorrow’s Super Rugby opener in Christchurch.

Cruden will be returning to the scene of his last competitive action on a rugby field, having been out of action since rupturing knee ligaments at AMI Stadium last April.

And the Chiefs will need the guiding hand of the first five, alongside a trio of fellow All Blacks, in what shapes as an inexperienced 23-man squad.

Only Cruden (56), San Cane (65), Brodie Retallick (59) and Tawera Kerr-Barlow (56) have made more than 50 Super Rugby appearances for the Chiefs, with the remainder of the team consisting of talented younger players or Super Rugby rookies.

Four players in the run-on XV will make their debut in the competition, with Shaun Stevenson winning the right wing battle to be the only new face in the backs.

Tom Sanders and Taleni Seu will join Cane in the loose forwards, while Japanese prop Hiroshi Yamashita will also be making his first start in the front row.

“Our 23 is a blend of youth and experience with several players making their Super Rugby debuts,” coach Dave Rennie said.

“We’re really happy with the hard work and development

that’s gone into the past three months.

“History tells us that Chiefs and Crusaders clashes are physical and high paced encounters and I’m sure this weekend will be no different.”

- NZME

CHIEFS

Friday, February 26 (tonight)

Blues v Highlanders

At Eden Park. Head to head: Played 26, Blues 15, Highlanders 11 Last clash: Highlanders 44-7.

The defending champions will get a stiff early test against a Blues outfit rejuvenated by new coach Tana Umaga. If pre-season form is any guide the Blues look in good shape after accounting for the Rebels, Hurricanes and Chiefs. Captain Jerome Kaino is out thanks to a onematch ban for hitting Chiefs prop Pauliasi Manu which will put a dent in their chances but they are looking good at home to start the season with a win.

Tip: Blues by 9

Brumbies v Hurricanes

At GIO Stadium. Head to head: Played 21, Brumbies 11, Hurricanes 10 Last clash: Hurricanes 29-9.

The Brumbies have won four of their last five matches against the Hurricanes, though the New Zealand side snapped a four-game losing streak with a win in their last encounter. But the Hurricanes are taking on a different look with greats Ma’a Nonu and Conrad Smith gone, Dane Coles (calf) injured and five debutants. The Brumbies, on the other hand, have named 11 Wallabies.

Tip: Brumbies by 6

Saturday, Feb 27

Cheetahs v Jaguares

At Toyota Stadium.

Head to head: Played 0 Dominated by internationals, including World Cup players Agustin Creevy, Nicolas Sanchez and Santiago Cordero, the Jaguares look formidable. They’ve been in South Africa since the start of the month so won’t be able to use travel as an excuse. Playing the Cheetahs, who have lost a number of key players as well as long-time coach Naka Drotske, is probably as pleasant an introduction to Super Rugby as they could hope for.

Tip: Jaguares by 12

Sunwolves v Lions

At Prince Chichibu Stadium Head to head: Played 0 The hastily assembled Sunwolves are set to give Japanese rugby a reality check after their dream World Cup. They still boast 10 internationals but only got coach Mark Hammett on board in December. They attracted 10,000 to their pre-season match so the fans are excited - at least until round one. The Lions should have too much class for the newcomers.

Crusaders v Chiefs

At AMI Stadium. Head to head: Played 27, Crusaders 16 Chiefs 11 Last clash: Round 10, 2015 - Chiefs 26-9, Christchurch.

The Crusaders finished their 2015

Argentina half Tomas Cubelli will get his first start for the Brumbies in Friday night’s Super Rugby season-opener against the Hurricanes. Cubelli is one of three debutants named for the clash at GIO Stadium, alongside Aidan Toua who will start at fullback and Leslie Leulua’iali’i-Makin off the bench. Coach Stephen Larkham has opted to stick with the same playmaking combination he finished the season with last year, with co-captain Christian Lealiifano at No.10 and Matt Toomua at inside centre.

- AAP

Queensland Reds coach Richard Graham says a trip to face the NSW Waratahs without star flanker Liam Gill will be a perfect test of the new-look Super Rugby side’s resilience. In a bitter blow for the Reds on the eve of the new season, reigning club best and fairest Gill will miss the next four weeks due to a lower back stress fracture.

Team doctors are stumped as they are unable to trace the cause of the injury - one that Graham described as more likely to strike down a fast bowler rather than an openside flanker.

- AAP

Chiefs team to play the Crusaders: 1. Pauliasi Manu 2. Rhys Marshall 3. Hiroshi Yamashita 4. Michael Allardice 5. Brodie Retallick 6. Taleni Seu 7. Sam Cane (co-captain) 8. Tom Sanders 9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow 10. Aaron Cruden (co-captain) 11. James Lowe 12. Charlie Ngatai 13. Seta Tamanivalu 14. Shaun Stevenson 15. Damian McKenzie Reserves: 16. Nathan Harris 17. Mitchell Graham 18. Siate Tokolahi 19. Maama Vaipulu 20. Johan Bardoul 21. Brad Weber 22. Anton Lienert-Brown 23. Latu Vaeno

Cubelli gets a start

Reds will miss Gill

Itoje in England line-up

Aaron Cruden: Back to AMI Stadium where he ruptured his knee ligaments last year.

Super Rugby: How round one shapes up

By Melissa Woods and Vince RugaRi

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campaign with three straight wins, scoring above 30 points on each occasion - but they are still reeling from a 74-7 pre-season drubbing against the Hurricanes. Coach Todd Blackadder says it was just an off day, but the proof will be in the round one pudding.

Tip: Crusaders by 8

Waratahs v Reds

At Allianz Stadium Head to head: Played 25, Waratahs 11, Reds 13, Draw 1 Last clash: Waratahs 31-5, Sydney Someone, somewhere has surely put a curse on the Queensland Reds.

Everything that could go wrong in 2015 did - and now on the eve of the season, their most important player Liam Gill has been struck down with injury. That means this raw, no-name Reds side is shaping as lambs to the Sydney slaughter. There’s no way the Waratahs should lose this.

Tip: Waratahs by 15

Western Force v Rebels

At nib Stadium Head to head: Played 10, Force 2, Rebels 8 The Force finished last year with a bang by beating Melbourne on their home turf but the Rebels have otherwise dominated their West Australian rivals. Finishing last in 2015 the Force are determined to change their mind-set and play more attacking rugby.

Tip: Force by 3

Sunday February 28

Kings v Sharks

At Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Head to head: Played 2, Sharks 2, Kings 0 This will be the Kings’ first Super Rugby match since 2013, their only season in the competition, and they are yet to claim a victory over a fellow South African team. Don’t expect one here. The Kings were taken over by the SARU in a chaotic off-season amid huge financial problems. The Sharks largely had a year to forget in 2015 but this match should set them off on the right note this year.

Tip: Sharks by 15

Stormers v Bulls

At DHL Newlands Head to head: Played 24, Stormers 14, Sharks 9, Draw 1 Last clash: Round 11, 2015 - Stormers 15-13 Hurricanes 20-13, Cape Town The Stormers were the bestperformed South African team last year but will be out for redemption in 2016 after crashing out of the playoffs with a home loss. A new style of play is promised under new coach Allister Coetzee and this shapes as an intriguing early examination of his work. The Bulls haven’t won away to the Stormers in five years and have named a young side featuring nine Springboks.

Tip: Stormers by 10.

- AAP

Saracens back-rower Maro Itoje looks set to make his first England start after Joe Launchbury was ruled out of this weekend’s Six Nations rugby match against Ireland. Launchbury had pulled up in training with a sore hamstring but England had expected the Wasps lock to make Ireland’s visit to Twickenham on Saturday.

But the 24-year-old was ruled out yesterday with Northampton Saints lock Courtney Lawes called up to replace him.

- PA

Jaguares look strong The Jaguares have announced their first ever Super Rugby team, boasting 11 test players who started the World Cup quarter-final against Ireland. Agustín Creevy captains the side from hooker while there’s a Pumas halfback first five pairing in the shape of Martín Landajo and Nicolás Sánchez. The Jaguares are in Bloemfontein for their competition opener against the Cheetahs this weekend.

- PA

‘Ignore Jones’ jibes’ Ireland must refuse to engage in Eddie Jones’ phoney war ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations clash at Twickenham, according to forwards coach Simon Easterby. New England boss Jones likened Ireland’s approach to the tactics once employed by Stoke City, claiming Joe Schmidt’s men kick possession away “60 per cent of the time”.

Ireland boss Schmidt was quick to reject his England counterpart Jones’ barbs, branding the former Wallabies coach’s statistics inaccurate. Ireland will chase their first win at Twickenham since 2010 this weekend, with the reigning double Six Nations champions without a victory in the competition’s opening two rounds.

- PA

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■ NETBALL

In brief

Tactix gearing up

By Caitlin Porter

Caitlin.p@theguardian.Co.nz

Preparations are under way with just a week until the Mainland Tactix take to the court in Ashburton.

Tactix pre-season training will step up a gear with matches against netballing neighbours the Southern Steel set to help fine tune their ANZ Championship preparations.

The new-look squad will meet the Steel at the EA Networks Centre in Ashburton on March 5 and 6 with the New Zealand men’s team, Canterbury men’s team and the Tactix and Steel national league teams also making an appearance.

In a statement provided to the Guardian, Tactix coach Sue Hawkins said she was excited to get the team out on the court, particularly Mwai Kumwenda, last year’s player of the tournament and Silver Fern squad members Bailey Mes and Jess Moulds.

Stalwart Anna Thompson will also be back on court with NZA players Zoe Walker and Erikana Pedersen.

Hawkins said the pre-season

Mwai Kumwenda was last year’s player of the tournament. matches were also a chance for squad rookies Olivia Coughlan and Charlotte Elley to get some game time as well as Nicola Mackle, who missed out on last season due to injury.

All games played at the EA Networks Centre will be played under the new international rules which Hawkins said were critical for season build-up.

“Playing the Steel in Ashburton’s fantastic new indoor stadium will be amazing,” Hawkins said.

They were also a chance for the Ashburton community to see live, top-of-the-line netball action ahead of the ANZ Championship and new National Netball League.

A children’s coaching clinic

will also run on the morning of March 5, prior to games commencing.

A busy weekend for netball, the EA Networks Centre will also play host to the Netball Mainland Superclub competition, which sees the top club teams from within the zone competing with one another for the top spot.

The preliminary matches will be played in Ashburton before finals are held in Blenheim the following weekend.

Netball Mainland chief executive Brigit Hearn said she was excited for the upcoming weekend of netball.

“It will be a terrific opportunity for the community to see top netball action … and it’s great to be able to have some of the best club teams from across the zone in action.”

Tickets to the netball on March 5 and 6 can be purchased on the door. Entry costs $5 for adults and a gold coin donation for children.

People interested in attending the children’s coaching workshop are asked to contact Mid Canterbury Netball.

■ CRICKET

Semi-final places go on the line

By James Ford

James.F@theguardian.Co.nz

Coldstream will host Methven and Tech will welcome Lauriston on the last day of the Muirhead Rosebowl’s round-robin section tomorrow.

Despite a drastic dip in form since retaining the Pritchard Shield with just one win in three, Tech grasped the Studholme Shield last weekend.

Jason Morrison’s side’s fourwicket win over Coldstream put them on an unassailable 19 points when combining their Pritchard Shield and Rosebowl haul, which was enough to wrap up the coveted shield.

There’s still plenty to play for tomorrow, though, with Rosebowl semi-final berths up for grabs.

Tech and Lauriston’s encounter is a must win fixture for both teams to earn a semi-final place.

Lauriston and Tech have three points each on the Rosebowl ladder, but Stags have a slightly superior run rate.

Methven, Allenton and Coldstream have already secured semifinal spots, but will be looking to end the round-robin stage on a high.

In direct contrast to Tech, Methven have managed to turn their fortunes around completely following a forgettable Pritchard Shield campaign, and are top of the Rosebowl standings with two wins from their three outings, followed by Allenton and Coldstream.

In last weekend’s action, Lauriston visited Allenton in search of their first victory of the campaign, having already lost to Coldstream and Methven.

Lauriston sent Allenton in to the field after winning the toss and were eight down for 194 after bat-

ting out their allotted 45 overs.

In reply, Josh Worsfold (18) and Naish (23) got Allenton off to a good start, before Jordan Bird (14) and Lyall Jemmett (40) made major inroads in to Lauriston’s total, but, little more was offered thanks to a sound bowling display, as Allenton were all out for 143 to give Lauriston a 51-run victory.

In the day’s opposite tie, Coldstream hosted Tech.

Tech successfully stopped the rot with a four-wicket win over Coldstream.

Coldstream were dismissed for 118 in the 34th over.

Tech were six down when they surpassed the target with Harry Jones (40) the Stags’ best with the bat.

Muirhead Rosebowl fixtures 12.30pm: Coldstream v Methven, Coldstream Oval. Tech v Lauriston, Tech-1.

Mt Somers race The Mt Somers Mountainbike Race will begin tomorrow morning in its 10th year since it was established by the Mayfield Lions in 2006. As usual, the ride will be broken down into three individual events, depending on the skill level and competitiveness of each rider. The 35km Hokonui Challenge Course, with steep ascents and descents, is aimed at the experienced, competitive rider, while to the foothills race is a 30km event designed for those after a good workout. The shorter lowland ride, which is ideal for families and children, is 20km. The race will begin at 10.30am.

Fanning takes a break Plenty of soul searching lies ahead for an “empty” Mick Fanning after announcing he will take time off from competition following a tumultuous 2015. But the three-time world surfing champion is adamant he won’t be contemplating retirement. The 34-year-old plans to exorcise his 2015 demons this year, confirming he will return to compete at Jeffreys Bay, where he survived a shark attack last July. However, Fanning said he would do most of his healing out of the water. - AAP

Walker eyes Olympics “Rio is not over.” Those are the brave and determined words from BMX star Sarah Walker, who has suffered more broken bones less than six months out from the Olympic Games and now faces increased qualification pressure. Cycling boss Mark Elliott is also bullish about the 2012 London silver medallist’s ability to reach optimum Olympic fitness following a training accident this week which caused a double left arm fracture. - NZME

Hamilton unhappy Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has condemned plans to introduce heavier cars in 2017 and criticised rulemakers for failing to consult drivers. A list of proposed bodywork changes for next year published by the governing body FIA envisaged car weights increasing from 702kg to 722kg. The measures are part of a package of sweeping changes aimed at livening up the sport with faster, louder and more challenging cars, which will also be wider. - AP

Ecclestone happy

Coldstream’s Bo Houston.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone says the sport faces a brighter future after teams agreed a new qualifying format from this season, even if he had sought a more radical approach to liven up racing. Speaking two days after he said current F1 was the worst it had ever been the 85-year-old sounded a much more positive note. “I think now I’d be a bit more confident that we are going to see some good racing, then I’ll be happy.”

- AP

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Friday, February 26, 2016

In brief

■ BOXING

Parker closes on title bout New Zealander Joseph Parker, already considered one of the hardest workers in the heavyweight division, has vowed to leave nothing to chance following the announcement of an elimination fight which could put him on the brink of a world title challenge.

Parker will go up against France-based Cameroon boxer Carlos Takam in May – probably in New Zealand – for a chance to fight the winner of the Anthony Joshua v Charles Martin IBF world title fight in London on April 9.

It will be 24-year-old Parker’s biggest test of his undefeated 18-fight professional fight career, a bout which will be the most significant involving a New Zealand heavyweight since David Tua’s failed title challenge against Lennox Lewis in Las Vegas in 2000.

If he is successful against the 35-year-old Takam, Parker will get a mandatory challenge against either Joshua or Martin

by January 16 next year at the latest, and the Las Vegas-based south Aucklander has told trainer Kevin Barry that he is prepared to work like never before.

“Joe is a very hard worker in the gym and it’s a testament to his hard work that we’ve had such great results,” Barry said.

“When I said to him ‘you’ve always done everything I’ve asked of you’, he said, ‘I will work harder than I’ve ever worked before’.

“This is a life-changing opportunity for him.”

The preparation will be key for

JOSEPH PARKER ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Age: 24 Weight: 108kg Height: 1.94m Record: 18-0 IBF ranking: 6

Barry and Parker because both are expecting the fight to go 12 rounds.

Parker has gone the distance only twice as a professional, most significantly a unanimous decision after 10 rounds over Sherman Williams in 2014.

“This is the step up that we’ve been preparing ourselves for for the last three years,” Barry said.

“Joe’s drive over the last three years has been easy to see.

“Everyone has seen him collect regional belts while working his way up the rankings. This is the next step up and it’s a big step.

“It’s got a lot of risk but there are also big rewards here.”

Barry took Tua to his title shot against Lewis and saw his charge overwhelmed on the big stage.

There was little sign of the punching power that Tua was re-

nowned for, and he succumbed to a unanimous points defeat.

There are no indications the laidback Parker will suffer the same pitfall.

He was extremely relaxed before his last fight, a stoppage over American Jason Bergman in Apia in January, and his team will endeavour to create the same atmosphere before his next one.

“We’ve found a formula which works and we will not be deviated from that,” Barry said.

“If we have this fight in New Zealand it makes boxing history in New Zealand.

“We’ve never had a fight there before where the stakes are so high – a world heavyweight title elimination fight.

“It would be easy to get wrapped up in the pressure and

everything else but I will not let that happen with Joe.” The 1.94m tall Parker will have youth and height on his side against the 1.89m Takam.

He will also have an advantage in terms of hand speed and Barry will want to see him scoring points at every opportunity.

“People just don’t want to fight Carlos Takam because of how physically durable and strong that he is.

“Joe is going to have to be very smart. It will be very important that Joe follows the game plan.

We need to fight him on the outside.”

Parker said: “When I was a young boy I always dreamed about becoming world champion and this next fight is going to take me that much closer to me fulfilling my dream.”

- NZME

Sonny Bill Williams is backing John Hopoate but the NRL aren’t backing down. The NRL has declared the case that led to controversial Hopoate being stood down as Manly under-18 coach is “closed”. Manly last week came under pressure to remove Hopoate from his post after it was revealed the club and NRL integrity unit received advice from the NSW police organised crime squad that he was not fit to work with juniors.

Williams tweeted his support for Hopoate. “Let the past be the past, Seems like hoppa wants to use it in a positive way and we need more islander coaches coming through the grades.”

- NZME

The lengthy Joseph Tapine saga is finally over with Canberra confirming his NRL move to the nation’s capital on a new fouryear deal yesterday. Tapine was the subject of an ugly tug-ofwar between Newcastle and the Raiders for most of the pre-season, and was even benched for an entire match for the Knights last weekend. However the Knights released the 21-year-old from the final year of his contract.

- AAP

Mitchell ready for NRL Sydney Roosters captain Jake Friend has declared prodigious rookie Latrell Mitchell ready for the big time. Matrell is in line to make his NRL debut in next week’s season-opener against South Sydney after lighting up the NRL pre-season with eye-catching performances in the Auckland Nines and the World Club Series.

“Obviously it was a good display by him (against St Helens) on Friday night. He’s a big boy and very strong, and I think he’s ready to play but whether it’s in round one, or round five, I don’t know,” Friend said.

- AAP

Learning from McCullum

Perfecting reverse swing a priority - Hesson Sorting out the intricacies of reverse swing looms as a priority project for New Zealand’s bowlers in the coming months.

Australia’s greater prowess at making the older ball go the other way in the air was a significant difference between the teams in the two tests in New Zealand.

It was noticeable that James Pattinson, and Josh Hazlewood in particular were able to get the ball moving on the third afternoon of the second test at Hagley Oval when New Zealand’s second innings was put in a headlock despite conditions being good for batting.

Reverse swing is achieved by making the ball move in the air in the opposite direction to conventional swing – which is when it heads towards the more roughed up side of the ball. It tends to be more readily achievable for fastmedium bowlers on abrasive surfaces, which age balls more quickly than the green, lusher grounds of New Zealand.

SBW supports Hopoate

Raiders sign Tapine

■ CRICKET

BY DAVID LEGGAT

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New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has admitted attention needs to be put on mastering that skill.

“At times we got it to go, but we (not) as consistently as Australia did, and they got it to go a lot earlier than us,” he said. ‘’Whenever we travel to the sub-continent it’s probably more of a focus and not so much in New Zealand. (But) it certainly has in the last couple of tests,” Hesson said.

He admitted his bowlers had been inferior to Australia’s in good batting conditions from day two onwards in Christchurch.

“They were able to generate more movement throughout the match, not just in the first innings which was a big turning point.”

Hesson maintained the gap between the teams is narrower than the overall 4-0 result over the five tests either side of the Tasman this season would suggest.

“In Adelaide (the inaugural pink ball test) we felt we were pretty close.

“I think over here to be fair we weren’t close in the end result, but certainly we felt that if things had been a little different then we might have been able to put a bit more pressure on them.”

However Hesson paid tribute to Australia’s top five batsmen David Warner, Joe Burns, Usman Khawaja, captain Steve Smith and Adam Voges. They produced a collec-

tive 12 centuries between them in the five tests - three each to Warner and Khawaja, two apiece to the other three.

They scored two in each first innings of the two tests in New Zealand, which put them firmly on top.

New Zealand managed two by Kane Williamson and one each from Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum.

“We were unable to break them down and get wickets in clumps, which obviously Australia were able to do.

“To be fair I think their top five batsmen were exceptional,” Hesson added.

New Zealand’s next assignment is the world T20 starting in India in mid-February.

The leading players have an Island of Origin North-South T20 game in Wellington on Sunday before heading to Dubai on March 3 for a preparatory camp en route to India.

- NZME

Rival captains Brendon McCullum and Steve Smith swapped messages of praise before heading their separate ways yesterday.

Smith confirmed the pair had talked since McCullum criticised Smith last year over what he felt was poor behaviour over the dismissal of England allrounder Ben Stokes during an ODI. “We’ve talked a little bit about that. I guess I’m still young in my career as a leader and you try and learn from different things,” Smith said. “I can learn a bit off the way he’s done things. Brendon’s been a great ambassador, and a great captain and leader for the game.” - NZME

Southee under fire Outgoing New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has acknowledged senior fast bowler Tim Southee has ‘’challenges” coming up after a lean campaign against Australia. In five tests against Australia, Southee took nine wickets at an expensive 62 runs apiece and was far from the cutting edge New Zealand had hoped for. McCullum, who defends Southee’s contributions as a senior member of the leadership group, admitted New Zealand’s lack of penetration with their seam bowlers was a key point in the two series.

- NZME

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■ MIRACLE MILE

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Beautide gets the nod Adam Hamilton previews Miracle Mile day.

Miracle Mile: What a race! The best I’ve seen for many, many years.

It’s got it all. In the end, I’ve got with the one absolutely proven horse both at this level and around Menangle – BEAUTIDE. As much as he’s better over further than a mile, he’s been specifically trained for this and looked sharper than ever with a personal best 53.5sec last half winning last time. Drawn best of the big guns.

HAVE FAITH IN ME is a stunning talent. He will need to a champion to win from the wide-ish draw in such a strong field, but just might be.

LENNYTHESHARK finds himself still having to prove more despite fantastic wins in the Perth Inter Dominion and Victoria Cup. He’s gone to another level, but this will show what that level is. Don’t underestimate him.

MY HARD COPY is the potential party pooper at big odds. Lethal sprint when driven quiet and the pace is hot throughout (which it will be here).

ARMS OF AN ANGEL could be anything, but I’m willing to risk her if she’s going to try for an all-theway win in such a hot race so early in her career.

Natalie Rasmussen will drive Have Faith In Me. MONIFIETH follows any speed, draws well and could be placed at massive odds.

BEST BET: Beautide VALUE BET: Monifieth the place Ladyship Mile: The draw has changed this race with FRITH and START DREAMING drawing the two outside barriers.

Remember even Adore Me couldn’t win this race from out there at her first attempt. Going with FIGHT FOR GLORY, who should get the right run. BERISARI was massive last week and is getting better with every run.

FRITH is a genuine champ and cannot be discounted.

START DREAMING is flying, but I can’t be on from the outside draw.

NIKE FRANCO would nearly have beaten FRITH last time bar for skipping late. Keep her safe.

BETABCOOL is underrated and will give cheek. JULIETTE BROMAC is Australia’s most-improved mare with a place hope.

BEST BET: Fight For Glory EW VALUE BET: Something small BETABCOOL the win and JULIETTE BROMAC the place NSW Derby: DID we see a slight crack in OUR WAIKIKI BEACH’S invincibility last week when she just scrambled home in slow time in his heat?

That’s what some rivals think, so it’s going to be game on. I tend to think he just did what was needed and go back to his best form to say he’s just better than his rivals. Think he’ll stamp his authority again.

CANT REFUSE is flying. Would have seriously tested WAIKIKI if he’d got clear of a pocket earlier last week. KINGOFTHESTARS was superb last and draws well. ZEE DANA won too well and went too quick last week to dismiss even from the wide draw.

BEST BET: Our Waikiki Beach (in multis).

- HRNZ

■ TURN ME LOOSE

Kiwi expectations high at Caulfield A near impeccable second-up record points to Turn Me Loose going close to adding another Group One title to his record at Caulfield tomorrow.

And buoyed by his fourth placing when resuming in the Gr.1 C.F. Orr Stakes on the course earlier this month, regular rider Opie Bosson is also quietly confident the form book can run true again.

“Turn Me Loose will be a lot better on Saturday,” he said.

“He was a bit fresh and we had to work hard early to get across to lead in the Orr and then he was quite keen. That’s the best he’s gone first-up and he will improve stacks with the run.”

In three second-up appearances, Turn Me Loose has only been beaten once and on that occasion he finished runner-up in the Listed Paris Lane Stakes at Flemington before winning the Listed Seymour Cup, the Gr.2 Crystal Mile and the Gr.1 Emirates Stakes.

The four-year-old was then spelled and a trial win preceded his effort behind Suavito, Lucky Hussler and Hucklebuck in the Orr Stakes.

Bosson, who has picked up the Group One mount on Hey Doc for trainer Tony McEvoy in the Blue Diamond Stakes, will also ride the Shaune Ritchie-prepared filly Let Her Rip for the connections of Turn

Me Loose in the Gr.2 Angus Armanasco Stakes.

Meanwhile in Sydney, Kerrin McEvoy will deputise for Bosson aboard Mongolian Khan when he resumes in the Gr.1 Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick.

McEvoy was impressed with the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup winner when he rode him in work at Warwick Farm during the week.

“He looks great in condition,” he said.

“I had a good look at him before I got on him. He’s got nice improvement to come out of his first-up run as you would expect, but he felt well in himself and his action was good.”

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KINGSTON, Pamela Cracroft (nee Harper) – 30-01-1923 – 23-02-2016.

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High cloud further east.

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A warm moist airmass from the northwest lies over the North orth Island over the weekend, and a series of fronts affect the South Island. A trough moves onto the North Island on Monday, followed by a ridge over the South Island. Meanwhile, TC Winston is expected to remain well to the north of the country during the forecast period.

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Fourteen-year-old Kate Flanagan has been selected for the New Zealand International Softball Academy’s under-15 team to compete at the Blue Blaze Tournament in Sydney.

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Kate set for Sydney trip

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Kate Flanagan will be Sydneybound in September after being selected for the New Zealand International Softball Academy’s under-15 team to compete at the Blue Blaze Tournament at Blacktown Olympic Park.

The New Zealand International

Academy exposes its teams to elite softball at an international level, and boasts some of the country’s best youth players.

Flanagan will embark on the nine-day tour across the Tasman on September 24, and will be straight in to action in a morning skills camp, followed by an evening warm-up match.

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The team will prepare for four days before competing against some of the finest young softballers in the Blue Blaze Tournament.

It’s been an eventful year so far for the Ashburton College student, following some memorable performances at the under-15 girls’ South Island Softball Championships at Molyneux Park in Al-

exandra last month.

Flanagan helped her Canterbury Development side to a final showdown against Canterbury A, and, despite a narrow loss, led the tournament’s pitching stats.

The 14-year-old is now determined to make the most of the elite level coaching the academy has to offer, as well as the experi-

ence of playing overseas.

“It’s pretty exciting.

“I’m looking forward to the trainings and learning new techniques,” she said.

Flanagan is aiming to raise $3000 to help fund her trip, and donations can be made on the ‘Kate Flanagan’ page at givealittle.co.nz.

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