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Skidmarks show the path travelled by a vehicle fleeing police through Pages Road on Christmas Eve.

Crash after failing to stop

By Jaime Pitt-MacKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

All a 27-year-old man got for Christmas was being arrested after crashing his car after failing to stop for police on Christmas Eve. A spokesperson said police observed a car speeding along Cass Street and used blue and red flashing lights to signal for it to stop.

The vehicle failed to stop and sped off, but a pursuit was not initiated by police.

The vehicle was located a short while later having crashed into a fence on Pag-

es Road, with the 27-year-old driver being taken in to custody without incident.

He has been charged with various driving offences and is due to appear in court.

A Pages Road resident the Guardian spoke to said they heard the car’s tyres screeching around the corner before the noise of it crashing, with police following closely behind.

The road was closed for some time on Christmas Eve with only residents allowed to come and go as police carried out their inquiries at the scene.

Skid marks could be seen on the footpath

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after the car mounted the curb, while bricks were scattered in a driveway where the car struck a mailbox before being stopped by a small concrete fence.

While a pursuit was not initiated in this incident, the number of pursuits being initiated in the Ashburton District has grown since 2014.

Figures released to the Ashburton Guardian through an Official Information Act request show that police based out of the Ashburton, Methven and Rakaia police stations have engaged in 57 pursuits since the start of 2014.

Of those 57 pursuits, 38 were abandoned.

Senior Sergeant Leigh Jenkins said at the time the figures were released that it was disappointing to see those numbers increasing.

“What we want every driver or rider to understand is that we can always talk things over at the roadside. Fleeing from police is never worth it,” he said.

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In October four new faces won themselves seats around the Ashburton District Council meeting table.

Reporter Sue Newman talks to those new councillors about why they stood for council and what they hope to achieve this term.

Council service a way to give back P

utting himself forward as a candidate in a local body election had been on John Falloon’s mind for years.

Life and work got in the way, but finally, after giving 30 years of his working life to a variety of boards and out-of-town institutes, Falloon decided at this year’s October local body elections it was a case of now or never.

“Until now I’ve never really had time to put something back into my local community. I should have stood last time but it just wasn’t right. Now the time is right, I think I’ve still got two terms in me – there’s no point in standing for just one,” he said.

When he looked at the composition of the last council Falloon said he felt there were some skill sets missing around the meeting table and believed that if elected he could use his background and experience to fill those.

He’s a Waimate boy and on leaving school moved to the Ashburton District to work on a farm for a couple of years before heading to Lincoln University. He completed a Bachelor of Agricultural Commerce and worked as a valuer, but decided that wasn’t the job for him.

A return to study saw him graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Canterbury, followed by a move back to Ashburton and a job with accountant Bruce Leighton. He stayed the distance, bought the business and says he and wife Shirley love the place they’ve called home for many years and where they’ve raised their children Anna and Andrew.

“Ashburton has been kind to Shirley and myself and it’s time to give something back.”

Adding his role as councillor

John Falloon, settling into doing double duty as an accountant and as a newly-elected Ashburton District councillor.

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to his accountancy workload doesn’t faze Falloon. He won’t admit to being a workaholic, but says work is his happy place.

“We bought a bach at Rangitata two years ago. Shirley and Andrew thought I needed something to get me away from work,” he said.

It was a good move. He’s down there every second weekend and celebrates the lack of wi-fi and cellphone coverage.

“It’s a good community – brilliant – and it’s just 30 minutes from home. You can have your flash houses in Akaroa, they’re

two hours away.”

Buying the bach meant Falloon had plenty of projects and he’s spent most of the past two years with a paintbrush in his hands.

He’s not complaining, he loves his weekend environment.

In terms of his role as a councillor, Falloon said he has no hidden agenda, no real goals.

“Basically what I want to see is the best use made of ratepayers’ money and we must make sure we look at what’s good, not just for the town, but for the whole district.”

It might be early in the new

council’s term, but Falloon says the team around the table looks to have a good balance of skills.

“No-one seems to have any secret agenda, we’re all working together and Neil is turning out to be a bloody good mayor.”

He’s happy to be one of a team of nine, rather than 12, the previous council size.

“Anything more than nine or 10, and particularly if the people aren’t all working together, you can get divisions and it takes a lot longer to reach a conclusion.”

His son Andrew might be a member of parliament, working

on a much bigger stage, but the two keep well away from one another’s patch, he said.

“If we start talking politics it gets a bit heated and we just have to move on.

“He doesn’t influence me and I don’t influence him.”

When it comes to future debates, Falloon said he won’t be a councillor who sits back and goes with the majority. If he feels strongly, or that a decision is wrong, he’s committed to having his say and voting for what he sees as the right and best outcome.

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Ashburton Boxing Day sales busy

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The Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Ashburton have spent the month of December praying for their fellow country members affected by the measles outbreak back home.

Special days of prayer were also held on Sunday the 15th and 22nd, where the congregation called out to all Christians in New Zealand and around the world to join in prayer for those that have been caught up in the country’s measles epidemic.

Accompanying the special prayers the local Samoan Congregational Christian Church Choir sang hymns to honour their loved ones back home.

Church member Manu and some of her fellow parishioners left for Samoa on December 24.

Their time is Samoa will be spent working with families in need and offering spiritual guidance for those who have lost loved one and in particular children.

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Right - The Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Ashburton have spent the month of December praying for their fellow country members affected by the measles outbreak back home.

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Crash after failing to stop for police From P1 “Once a driver chooses to flee, what could have been resolved at the roadside by way of education, alternative action, or an enforcement action, is now considered a serious criminal offence.

“Not only does it mean you’ve just broken the law and could

now face a criminal charge, you are also risking your life, any passengers’ lives, and the lives of people on the road around you.

Just pull over and stop.”

Jenkins said everyone should stop when signalled by police.

“Police do not want what should be a roadside conversa-

tion to turn into a fleeing driver event in any circumstance. These events are some of the most complex, fast moving and serious situations that our staff face on the frontline,” he said.

“It is for that reason that our staff take the decision whether or not to pursue a fleeing driver very

seriously. Police have to balance protecting the public from dangerous driving behaviour and the potential for the offending driver to take even greater risks. Every situation is different and our staff have to make split-second decisions in demanding circumstances.”

Ashburton retailers were kept busy on Boxing Day with a steady stream of shoppers looking to hunt out a bargain.

For Paper Plus Ashburton owner Terry McNab it was a case of head down, bum up dealing with a steady flow of people through the store.

“Looking at the figures it has been one of the better ones,” he said.

“There seem to be a lot of people about, I’ve been head down, bum up busy so haven’t had a chance to look down the street but it seems to have been busy.”

McNab said while Boxing Day is often spoken about as being a big day for retailers, for ones like himself you end up having to take profit out of your margin thanks to having to put big discounts on products.

“There are certainly people about but you give a bit away in the margin with discounts just to try and get them in the door,” he said.

For Robilliards Showcase Jewellers owner Mark Douglas it was also a busy day.

“The people through have been steady enough, it has definitely been worth having the doors open,” he said.

“I haven’t been down to the main street but we have had a steady stream of people through the Arcade and people have been saying there have been lots of cars around on the main road.”

Douglas said while the Boxing Day sales are a big day for the national retailers in town, it was important for “mum and dad” retailers to have their doors open to make the most of people being out shopping.

“For a couple of years now there have been a group of us (in the Arcade) that have been opening on Boxing Day and it’s been worth it,” he said.

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■■WHITE ISLAND ERUPTION

More than $400,000 raised for victims NZME More than $400,000 has been raised for victims of the White Island volcanic eruption that claimed the lives of 19 people and left 25 people with horrific burns.

Donations ranging from a few dollars to several hundred dollars are coming in at a steady rate on

crowdfunding websites for the victims of the December 9 eruption that spewed scalding steam, rocks and ash into the air.

One family donated $220 to Jake Millbank, saying they gave up having Christmas presents to help the tour guide who turned 19 on the day of the eruption.

“Merry Christmas Jake, our love

and thoughts are with you and your family. This Christmas we’ve chosen to donate rather than give presents. We hope every day you have some improvements. Wishing you all the best for your recovery,” said Steph on the Givealittle page set up for the teenager.

So far, $125,347 has been raised for Millbank, who has burns to 80

per cent of his body and is now reportedly breathing on his own.

A Givealittle page for a second tour guide, Kelsey Waghorn, has raised $98,562. She has been a tour guide on White Island for five years and suffered burns to 45 per cent of her body.

A GoFundMe page set up for American newly-weds Lauren

Urey and her husband Matthew has raised $56,302 towards a goal of $100,000.

They suffered severe burns and in a post their families said “thank you” to New Zealand.

More than 30 people ended up being treated in hospitals around New Zealand, many of them fighting for their lives.

In brief Gifts resurface on TradeMe Looking for a Boxing Day bargain but can’t be bothered leaving the house? Have a look at TradeMe. Unwanted Christmas gifts have quickly appeared on the resale site as ungrateful recipients try to fob off poorly chosen presents. By 10am yesterday there were already some 70 presents listed in the section dedicated to unwanted presents.

They include an iPhone XS still in the box for $1600, a DeWalt drill and driver combo starting at $499, and Beats headphones for $375. Going for a $1 reserve, presents include a “gorgeous” red lacy bra where the giver guessed the size wrong (12D) and a white Zara sweatshirt. In 2018, there were 20,000 unwanted presents listed and 100,000 searches registered on Boxing Day as opportunistic sellers and bargain hunters jumped on-site.

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Told to take off tee-shirt A 10-year-old from Wellington was reportedly made to take off his tee-shirt and turn it inside out before boarding a plane in South Africa because it depicted a snake. Stevie Lucas was with his family on December 17 at the security gate at OR Thambo Airport when staff asked him to take off the offending tee-shirt and put on another. The offending tee was black, with a green snake picture draped over the shoulder. The family was reportedly told nobody was allowed toys or rubber snakes - NZME on the flight.

Brighter weather on the way A dull Christmas, damp Boxing Day and unsettled last few days of the year look set to give way to a drier and warmer New Year’s. The latest forecast for our welcome into 2020 looked great for most, according to a WeatherWatch bulletin. “New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and the latest forecast at this stage is looking excellent for many places ... at this stage 95 per cent of the country looks dry with the only wet weather likely affecting Fiordland after dark on New Year’s Eve. “Some patchy rain and showers may also arrive in Southland later in the day, but this isn’t yet locked in for sure.” New Year’s Eve temperatures also looked mild in many regions, WeatherWatch said.

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Goodbye Santa This year is the last Christmas for the big man who has towered over Aucklanders each festive season for the best part of 60 years. In that time, he was the world’s largest fibreglass Santa when built in 1960, changed hands for $1, lost his wink and moving finger, and crowned the world’s creepiest Christmas ornament. But after being saved from retirement in 2014, the central city’s business association Heart of the City announced last month this would be his last festive season atop the Farmers building in Queen Street. ”We know Santa is well-loved by many Aucklanders,” Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck said, “but sadly, for a combination of reasons, it feels the time is right to retire this model.”

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OUR VIEW

Just stop for the cops I

t was the night before Christmas, and all was calm.

A quiet evening on Pages Road, just like any other.

Then out of nowhere a car came screeching around a corner, taking out a mailbox before smashing its way in to a concrete fence, coming to a stop.

The car had been signalled to stop by police, and while a pursuit was never officially initiated, that person clearly had no intent to stop for police, an issue that unfortunately appears to be coming more and more common.

In Christchurch there seems to be a new story every morning about a police pursuit through the city, unfortunately some-

times ending in tragedy.

We are not immune to pursuits here in the Ashburton District, police statistics show that, but fortunately they do not often end in crashes.

Figures released to the Ashburton Guardian through an Official Information Act request earlier this year show that police based out of the Ashburton, Methven and Rakaia police stations have

engaged in 57 pursuits since the start of 2014.

Of those 57 pursuits, 38 were abandoned.

The decision to abandon a pursuit lays in the hands of the officer driving or the communication centre supervisor.

Unfortunately we have seen these pursuits end in tragedy all too often, including a crash recently in Christchurch that led to the death of a hospital worker and a young man getting sent to prison.

I’ve only ever been signalled to stop by police twice while on the roads, and pulled over as soon as I could.

I’m not sure what the thought process is behind taking the

opposite action and putting the foot down, whether it is a fight or flight reaction, or if it falls in line with Kiwis’ over-inflated sense of driving excellence and they feel they can escape from the police.

As Senior Sergeant Leigh Jenkins said, police do not want what should be a roadside conversation to turn into a fleeing driver event in any circumstance.

Police don’t join up to chuck the sirens on and chase criminals around town, they do it to keep communities safer.

Unfortunately the incident on Christmas Eve is an ugly reminder of how police pursuits can go wrong.

We have already had a shocking death toll on local roads this

year, with 10 people losing their lives, and we don’t need that to be added to before we bring in or start 2020.

There is no winner or loser in a police pursuit.

Sure you might dodge a ticket for running a stop sign if you manage to speed your way away from a police car, but it is more than likely that the police will catch up with you anyway, and you are running the risk or wrapping your car around a tree or power pole and killing yourself, or worse, hitting and killing an innocent passerby.

That is a hell of a price to pay for avoiding a conversation at the side of a road with a police officer.

after French commandos killed four radicals who’d hijacked an Air France jet from Algiers to Marseille.

In 1995, Israeli jeeps sped out of the West Bank town of Ramallah, capping a seven-week pullout giving Yasser Arafat control over 90 per cent of the West Bank’s one million Palestinian residents and one-third of its land.

In 2002, A defiant North Korea ordered UN nuclear inspectors to leave the country and said it would restart a laboratory capable of producing plutonium for nuclear weapons; the UN nuclear watchdog said its inspectors were “staying put” for

the time being.

Ten years ago: Iranian security forces fired on Tehran protesters, killing at least eight and launching a new wave of arrests.

Five years ago: North Korea blamed its recent internet outage on the United States and hurled racially charged insults at President Barack Obama over the hacking row involving the movie The Interview. Mehmet Ali Agca, the Turkish gunman who shot and wounded John Paul II in 1981, laid white flowers on the saint’s tomb in St Peter’s Basilica.

One year ago: President Donald Trump tweeted that the shooting death of a California police

officer, allegedly by a man who was in the country illegally, showed the need for a border crackdown.

Today’s birthdays: Actor John Amos is 80. Rock musician Mick Jones is 75. Singer Tracy Nelson is 75. Actor Gerard Depardieu is 71. Jazz singer-musician TS Monk is 70. Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff is 68. Rock musician David Knopfler is 67. Actress Tovah Feldshuh is 66. Actress Maryam D’Abo is 59. Country musician Jeff Bryant is 57. Actor Ian Gomez is 55. Actress Theresa Randle is 55. Actress Eva LaRue is 53. Actress Tracey Cherelle Jones is 50. Bluegrass singer-

musician Darrin Vincent is 50.

Rock musician Guthrie Govan is 48. Musician Matt Slocum is 47.

Actor Wilson Cruz is 46. Singer Olu is 46. Actor Masi Oka is 45. Actor Aaron Stanford is 43.

Actress Emilie de Ravin is 38.

Actor Jay Ellis is 38. Christian rock musician James Mead is 37.

Rock singer Hayley Williams is 31. Country singer Shay Mooney is 28. Actor Timothee Chalamet is 24.

Thought for today: “Man has an incurable habit of not fulfilling the prophecies of his fellow men.” – Alistair Cooke, Anglo-American journalist and broadcaster (1908-2004). – AP

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, December 27, the 361st day of 2019. There are four days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On December 27, 2001, Defence Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld announced that Taliban and al-Qaida prisoners would be held at the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

On this date: In 1822, scientist Louis Pasteur was born in Dole, France.

In 1831, naturalist Charles Darwin set out on a round-the-world voyage aboard the HMS Beagle.

In 1904, James Barrie’s play Peter Pan: The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up opened at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London.

In 1945, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund were formally established.

In 1949, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands signed an act recognising Indonesia’s sovereignty after more than three centuries of Dutch rule.

In 1958, American physicist James van Allen reported the discovery of a second radiation belt around Earth, in addition to one found earlier in the year.

In 1968, Apollo 8 and its three astronauts made a safe, nighttime splashdown in the Pacific.

In 1979, Soviet forces seized control of Afghanistan. President Hafizullah Amin, who was overthrown and executed, was replaced by Babrak Karmal.

In 1985, Palestinian guerrillas opened fire inside the Rome and Vienna airports; 19 victims were killed, plus four attackers who were slain by police and security personnel. American naturalist Dian Fossey, 53, who had studied gorillas in the wild in Rwanda, was found hacked to death.

In 1987, New Zealander Rewi Allen, a former Cantabrian, died in Beijing after living in China through six tumultuous decades.

In 1994, four Roman Catholic priests – three French and a Belgian – were shot to death in their rectory in Algiers, a day

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Sales stumbled to their worst levels, its reasonably new CEO Dave Buttner left the building, and the Holden Commodore’s fate was finally confirmed.

But there’s at least one nice silhouette on the horizon for the car-maker to look forward to, being the right-hook Chevrolet Corvette C8.

And, the first of the breed has landed in Australia.

Holden confirmed its Corvette Christmas on social media this week, showing the first Corvette C8 to land in Australia at its headquarters in Victoria.

Given the timing, it’s unlikely that the new arrival is a right-hook variant set to go on sale.

Instead, it’s most likely a test vehicle for local evaluation.

Holden alluded to its plans for local tuning specific to Australian roads and conditions on social media (“You’ll find the Corvette to be tuned and tested for our roads and conditions” it said, in a response on Facebook), which will most likely concern the way the C8 rides on local roads.

While American Corvette enthusiasts are picking up their new C8s as we speak, Australasian buyers are set to wait until 2021 for a local arrival.

Local pricing is yet to be confirmed, but that didn’t stop us from taking a stab at guessing back in August.

The Corvette’s 2021 arrival won’t just be momentous because of the fact its

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University of Auckland students Elizabeth Grant and Harvey Merton are both following in the footsteps of Bruce McLaren who arrived in England in 1958 on a scholarship before going on to establish his racing team five years later.

Bruce’s vision was always to build supercars. McLaren Automotive was established just under a decade ago to fulfil that vision and which is where Elizabeth and Harvey, who both have a passion for high performance engineering and cars, will spend the next two months.

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iat Chrysler and Peugeot agreed recently to merge into a single company that will become the world’s fourth-largest automaker, a giant that could bring consumers a wider variety of cleaner vehicles at a faster pace, including more powered by electricity.

The boards of the two companies signed the deal to achieve what neither was good at alone: conquering the challenges of stricter emission rules and navigating the transition to battery-powered and autonomous vehicles.

The new company, which doesn’t yet have a name, will be led by Peugeot’s cost-cutting CEO Carlos Tavares. Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley will stay on, though it was unclear in what capacity and for how long.

For consumers, the agreement will give Fiat Chrysler access to “multi-energy platforms” already developed by Peugeot, including electric vehicles, Manley said.

“That obviously increases choice and improves overall fleet performance from a CO2 perspective,” he said. “In any competitive environment, you win because you offer your customers great value.”

vehicles should be able to fill up But don’t expect to see Peugeot under-utilised plants, they said. sedans in the US anytime soon.

By themselves, the companies Tavares said the combined comwere relatively weak in new techpany’s brands would stay where nology, such as electric vehicles, they originated. with Peugeot ahead of Fiat ChrysThe deal, long sought by both ler. But together, they will be able corporations, is expected to close within 15 months, although it will to turn out more plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. have to clear anti-trust and other “In going this route, they regulatory hurdles. should be more affordable,” said On a series of conference calls, Stephanie Brinley, principal anTavares and Manley talked about alyst for IHS Markit. “Consumers obtaining $4.1 billion (3.7 billion should be able to get it faster, and euros) in annual savings, largely they should be able to get it at a from combining research and lower cost.” platforms, the underpinnings • Latest facelifthas strong small and Peugeot on which vehicles are built. The • 15,000km mid-size cars, markets that Fiat companies said they do not exTurbo Diesel Chrysler has almost abandoned pect any factory closures, but •ad- 2.8L in the US because of a huge ministrative cuts that could cost consumer shift toward SUVs jobs will be considered. Added

and trucks. But Brinley said Fiat Chrysler could use the Peugeot underpinnings to build more small and mid-size SUVs at a faster pace for sale in the US. Meanwhile, Peugeot would get Fiat Chrysler’s expertise in pick-up trucks and commercial vehicles and could perhaps sell some of the popular Jeep brand vehicles in Europe and elsewhere.

Tavares said both companies’ brands have a strong following, especially in their home countries, that could be used as an advantage. “When there is passion and emotion, there is room to work on the marketing communications,” he said.

The merger will not be the last in a capital-intensive industry that faces challenges of new technologies, Brinley said. Although she expects more combinations, she said competitors such as Ford Motor Company have been able to get economies of scale and share technology costs through partnerships that are short of a full-blown combination.

Ford, for instance, is partnering with Volkswagen, while the much smaller Mazda of Japan is joining with Toyota.

“I think that it’s not unrealistic that we will see another merger or acquisition,” Brinley said. “But strategic alliances can be just as

effective or more. I think we’ll see both happening.”

The deal, which was first unveiled in October, will create a company with revenues of nearly 170 billion euros (nearly $190 billion) that produces 8.7 million cars a year — just behind Volkswagen, the Renault-Nissan alliance and Toyota.

The new company will be legally based in the Netherlands and traded in Paris, Milan and New York. It will start with a strong base in Europe, where Peugeot is the second-largest car maker. Fiat makes most of its profits in North America and has a strong presence in Latin America. It will be looking to strengthen its position in China, where both companies lag.

“That is part of the opportunities,’’ Tavares said. “We are not happy with our performance there. We think we should be doing better in China.’’

Fiat Chrysler has been looking for an industrial partner in recent years.

A previous deal with French rival Renault last spring fell apart over French government concerns about the role of Renault’s Japanese partner, Nissan.

Both the French government and unions backed the new deal from the beginning, Tavares said.

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If you’re a golfer, there’s no such thing as a bad day on the golf course.

While golf’s main season in New Zealand is winter, warm weather and golf are really the ideal pairing.

Summer holidays are an ideal time to get out and try some of the Ashburton District’s superb courses.

Reporter Sue Newman takes a look at the district’s three 18-hole courses and picks the best and the worst holes on each.

olf is a game that you never master.

It poses ongoing challenges for new golfers and old hands. It’s a tough master, it’s addictive and once you start playing you pretty soon learn that a top game today will inevitably be followed by a slump game the next.

Yes, your game might be stink, you might hit every tree, find every bunker, shank out of bounds, rarely see a fairway and watch every putt slide past the hole, but we golfers are fundamentally an optimistic lot – the next shot, the next hole, the next game will always be better.

To survive the game you need to have a fairly strong masochistic streak because you’ll suffer significant pain when things go wrong and you mentally beat yourself up and you’ll need high self-esteem to deal with the days when your game goes to hell.

On the flip-side and why golfers keep going back to the course is the acceptance that no matter how grim your round, it will end, the club house will be waiting, there will be food and thirst quenchers will be available.

And no matter how bad your round, someone – usually will have a worse story to tell.

No matter how many years you’ve been playing, no matter how many courses you’ve played, every course has its store of memories – good and bad.

In the Ashburton District we’re fortunate to have three superb 18-hole courses, with the addition of a couple of nine-holers.

And every one of those courses has its own challenges, highlights and holes that you approach with the golfer’s two greatest enemies in your bag – fear and self-doubt.

The best and the worst ..... of Tinwald Golf Course It’s long, there are creeks, bunkers and trees. Sometimes they’re all available on one hole. And there are deceptively straight and easy holes that leave you wondering what went wrong. It’s a course that will challenge the best and at times reward the novice, but it’s a course you’ll never master.

The best: Number 18: The final hole is a par 5 and it’s a challenge, but if you are long and straight it’s relatively easy to play in regulation.

Off both the men’s and women’s tee block there’s a fairway hump that your tee shot needs to reach to have a chance of making par. If you’re leftish or centre then you’ll have a clear shot through a dog-leg right to set yourself up for a decent chance of hitting the green in three.

But, and there are some big buts, and that’s what makes this hole fun. Stray right off the tee and you’re in a vast wasteland of GUR. Where you’re able to take a drop will determine what happens next but too often there are a couple of trees that will need to be played over or under.

There’s trouble to the left off the tee too and trouble for the huge hitters if they’re too long – trees again.

The green is guarded by bunkers left and right and the challenge becomes playing an approach shot that will miss both. Once you’re on the green, the ball is basically in the hole. The rewards come in two straight shots and a clear line to the green, the punishment is deviating either way.

The worst: Number 13: This par 4 can be a game wrecker, but if you judge your second shot correctly, you’re likely to be marking a par on your card.

Men and women are off the same tee, but the design of the hole means there’s no advantage to either. The fairway is straight, with the green off-set to the left.

Sounds simple, but there’s a creek running in front of the green, right on bounce line if you’re playing a bigger iron shot into the green and there’s a creek at the back if you

The Methven Golf Course has it all in terms of challenges. overshoot. Add to that a bunker that’s pretty much always in the firing line and hole 13 becomes a mental challenge.

Go off line from the tee and you’re in trees to the right and any chance of a second shot to the green is usually not on, go off line to the left and you have trees, a creek, out of bounds and absolutely no line to the green.

And the green itself is sloping and depending on pin placement it’s easy to miss the hole and keep rolling and rolling until the green front creek comes back in play.

The best and the worst ... Methven Golf Course It’s the district’s most picturesque golf course and that means no matter how badly you’re scoring there’s some compensation with the scenery and the clear mountain air.

Methven has it all in terms of challenges, with plenty of holes where landing on level ground is a bonus.

On a bad day it’s a tough course as every hole has something designed to catch even a perfect shot, but on a good day it’s a dream.

The best: Number 7: It’s not easy to find a “best” hole at Methven, they’re all challenging if you wander off the tee, but number 7 offers a chance to open up and really smack the ball. Yes there’s an out of bounds opportunity to the right and a few clumps of trees to the left, but a halfway decent hit off the tee will take you over the mid fairway gully to the top level.

For most women it’s a challenge to make the green in two (that’s why it’s shot hole

1), but two good shots and you should be a short chip away and while a par might be on the wish-list, a one over is pretty decent for your average female golfer.

This hole has the bonus of providing a panorama of the foothills for its entire length and that makes it a thing of beauty no matter how well – or badly you’re playing.

The worst: Number 13: It’s amazing how often a par three can become a game changer. And at Methven the short number 13 can be just that.

You stand on the tee, look at the green only a short distance away, focus on the gaping bunker that sits in front and second-guess your club choice.

What might appear a short iron shot in your mind suddenly becomes a shot that will land in the bunker. The only real option is to take a bigger club, play it soft and high and keep your fingers crossed that the ball will land as planned and not roll and roll and roll.

The green has run-offs on every side and that means a second shot from tree roots or a longish rough. And then there’s the bunker and a pin placement that’s often very close to the front of the green and the bunker’s edge.

Make the green off the tee and you’ll have a par in your bag; land anywhere else and it’s in the lap of the gods.

The best and worst ... Ashburton Golf Club Unlike Tinwald and Methven, at Ashburton there are not any really high danger holes. It’s a deceptively easy course,

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The par-four 18th hole at Ashburton is one of the trickiest on the course.

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but once you’re out there playing unless you’re absolutely on your game, towering pine trees, plenty of bunkers and very slick greens are just waiting to blow your card.

The best: Number 5: It’s a short par 4 and if you get it right off the tee, you’re in a perfect position for a par.

The hole dog-legs to the right but there’s plenty of room left to drop a drive that will ensure an easy shot into a largeish two level green. Yes there are bunkers on the left if you’re a little wayward, but they’re shallow, and don’t pose too much danger.

And it sets you up mentally for the 6th that also dog-legs right but is longer – the shape might be the same but the danger risk is much higher.

The worst: Number 18: This par four is certainly not an easy hole. it’s one that makes you think about ball placement off the tee and onto the green.

With its slight dog-leg left, you’re tempted to drive well right to set up a good line into the green for your second shot, but there are trees, humps and hollows out there if you’re too wide and any chance of making the green in two has gone. Play too far left and you’re in more humps, hollows and bunkers.

Even with a good line to the green from centre fairway, actually hitting the sloping green is difficult. It’s big, tiered and slick.

Add bunkers to the right into the mix and it’s a challenge, but one that if you get it right, will bring the reward of a par and a glow of success. If not, think of a number.

It’s been remodelled in recent years and it is now one of the more attractive holes on the course.

Creeks, bunkers and trees, sometimes all on the one hole, make Tinwald a good challenge.

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Kiwis who helped Aussie bowlers get back to best

By Niall Anderson NZME

If Australia’s bowlers produce another stellar performance against the Black Caps, two New Zealanders will be partially responsible.

Former Black Cap Andre Adams has helped guide the likes of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon in his role as New South Wales bowling coach, while James Pattinson – set to be picked as the fourth member of Australia’s bowling attack – had his test career saved

by Kiwi surgeon Grahame Inglis.

Pattinson is set to play in his first home test in four years, and holds a superb record against the Black Caps, taking 20 wickets at an average of 17.7.

That includes 14 wickets in two tests in 2011 – the only time he’s faced New Zealand in Australia – which included five straight wickets as he reduced the visitors to 28-5 on debut in Brisbane.

However, he feared his chances of playing in a Boxing Day test were over just two years ago, when he visited Inglis in a last-ditch attempt to fix his back injury, and save his career.

Inglis, who has performed the spinal surgery successfully on the likes of Matt Henry, Shane Bond, Hamish Bennett and Corey Anderson, initially believed Pattinson’s back might have not been fixable.

However, along with fellow Kiwi surgeon Rowan Schouten, they managed to allow Pattinson to play top-level test cricket again, inserting metal pins, wire and a graft from his hip bone

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Pat Cummins celebrates. into his vertebrae.

Pattinson, who spent over a week in hospital after being unable to roll out of bed after the surgery, reflected on his return to the top level ahead of the iconic test in Melbourne.

“After being through so much disappointment with my back, [not being able to play in a Boxing Day test] is always in the back of your mind.

“I’ve been through a lot of setbacks but the hunger has always been there. Hopefully I can put in a good performance.”

Also expecting a good perfor-

mance is Starc, who is back to his devastating best, and credits Adams for his assistance with some technical changes, and getting his mindset in the right place.

“I got in a really clear mindset.

Just tinkering with a few things and keeping it pretty simple and doing a lot of work with Andre back in NSW to get those really positive feelings and clear mindset. And it has seemed to pay off.”

Adams explained to Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB how he connected with Starc.

“My coaching method is based on the athlete – what do they need, where are they at?

You just need to spend enough time with them to figure out how they deal with certain things.

“When it came to Starcy, it was just a case of figuring of ‘this is what I do really well’, and then being able to trust that.”

Now, with a helping hand from their Kiwi sources, Starc and Pattinson are ready to fire – and the Black Caps will have to be at their best to deny them further success.

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Kai Kara-France booked against durable opponent NZME On the biggest stage of his career, Kai Kara-France let the world know his name.

Matched up against Brandon Moreno at UFC245 in Las Vegas earlier in the month, the Kiwi UFC flyweight went back and forth against his Mexican counterpart in a fight of the night contender in his first bout on American soil.

Going to the judges’ scorecards, Kara-France knew he got the better of the first round, lost the second, and the third round could have gone either way. Then he heard the first judge scored the fight 30-27 in Moreno’s favour, and ultimately went on to lose the bout by unanimous decision – with the two other scorecards reading 29-28 to Moreno.

He won’t have to wait long to turn his fortunes around, however, with the UFC’s No. 8 ranked

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flyweight set to get straight back into his work.

Kara-France will meet Hawaiian Tyson Nam at UFC Fight Night Auckland on February 23, joining City Kickboxing teammates Dan Hooker and Brad Riddell on the card. It’s one of three fights to be added to the card, with a women’s flyweight bout between Rachael Ostovich-Berdon and Shana Dobson and a welterweight clash between Callan Potter and Kenan Song also confirmed.

Kara-France said the bout against Nam was the ideal way to bounce back from his hardfought loss in Las Vegas.

“The judges were a bit harsh that night – I definitely won round one, for sure, and one gave it to him so right from the start they weren’t going to give it to me,” he said.

“It’s just one of those things, when you fight in America you

can’t just leave it to the judges because they’ll screw you over.

It’s nice to be fighting in my hometown next where hopefully that doesn’t happen – but I’m not looking to go to the judges for this fight, I want to put it on for my country and do it in dominant fashion.

The 26-year-old will get back into his work soon after the festive season, taking time off to spend time with family in the Hawke’s Bay. It’s an important part of the journey, Kara-France said.

“It definitely recharges you and puts things in perspective of why you do the sport and who is behind you and in your corner. It’s a nice thing to do while I can; I’ll see my mum and I’ll go visit my friend that passed away, Pat O’Brien, during my last fight camp. I couldn’t go to his funeral so now I’m in the area I’ll pay my respects to him and see my cous-

ins that are good close friends with him as well. It was meant for me to come home just to reset, refuel and start getting ready for Auckland, which has always been my dream.”

In Nam, Kara-France faces a durable opponent. The 36-yearold Hawaiian made his UFC debut in September in a unanimous decision loss to Sergio Pettis.

Despite being ranked in the division’s top 10, Kara-France said he had no issues welcoming an unranked opponent to Auckland.

“I told the UFC I just need to be on this card. Looking at the roster right now, pretty much everyone has a fight so it was pretty hard to get someone higher up. I’m just happy to have enough time to get an opponent and be on this card with my teammates Dan and Brad. Hopefully this could be on the main card, I think I deserve it.”

Former English cricket captain Michael Vaughan has slammed the International Cricket Council’s rankings and questioned the Black Caps’ standing on them ahead of the Boxing Day test in Melbourne.

The Black Caps sit second on the ICC test rankings, three places ahead of Australia who dispatched them easily in Perth in the opening match of a three-test series earlier in the month.

Speaking ahead of the second test, which began yesterday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Vaughan said the ICC rankings were “absolute garbage”.

“I have no idea how – New Zealand have won plenty of series over the course of the last two years – but for them to be second, and where it stands out for me that the rankings can’t be right is that England in test match cricket are third, and England for three or four years have struggled in test match cricket, particularly overseas,” Vaughan said.

“They have won series at home. “(England) have only just drawn the Ashes in English conditions, they only just beat Ireland.

I think the rankings are a little bit confusing.

“I certainly don’t, in my opinion, have New Zealand as the second best test match nation in the world. I think, particularly over here in Australia, Australia are a far better test match team.”

The Australians sit fifth on the traditional rankings but second on the new world test championship. India is atop of both tables.

The Black Caps have won eight of their past 10 series, including a 1-0 series defeat of England, and drew 1-1 in Sri Lanka, where Australia was crushed 3-0 three years ago.

However, Vaughan insisted India would be the only team to give Australia a test on home soil.

“I think there are two teams, India and Australia, they are the best test match teams in the world, without question. I think there is only one team that can come here and put Australia under pressure, that was 12 months ago, that they won here, India,” he said.

“There was no Smith, no Warner, no [Marnus] Labuschagne in the Australian ranks in that series, I think the series later on next year, when India arrive back here, hopefully everyone will be fit.

“That Indian attack has got the pace, it has also got the spin; the batting unit has got all the experience. I only see one team at this stage that can compete with Australia here and that is India.”

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Positive news for Stokes NZME Ben Stokes’ father and former Kiwis player Ged is in “a stable condition” but remains in intensive care in Johannesburg, with the England all-rounder due to return to training.

Stokes, who rushed to the hospital bed after his father was taken ill on Monday evening, could now play in the Boxing Day test against South Africa, with Ged’s condition showing signs of improvement.

Ged Stokes, a former Kiwis forward and assistant coach, had travelled from Christchurch to support his son during the tests.

A statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board said: “He remains in intensive care, but has responded positively to treatment and is now in a stable condition.”

The ECB added: “The Stokes family wishes to thank every-

one for their support and in particular the medical practitioners in South Africa for their care of Ged. “The England and Wales Cricket Board continues to request that the media and public respect Ben and his family’s privacy at this time.”

Stokes sat out a lengthy training session on Christmas Eve but his intention to rejoin the group ahead of the series opener against the Proteas suggests he is at least considering playing.

While England will leave that decision entirely up to him, it would solve one selection problem among many.

The tourists have been hit by an illness bug in the camp ever since their arrival in South Africa and while Stuart Broad and Jofra Archer appear to have shaken it off in time, three other squad members are now affected.

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SATURDAY 9am ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Local fresh produce, hot drinks and more. North end West St carpark.

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9am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Christmas Day service led by Rev Johanna Warren, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Christmas morning worship, 48 Allens Road.

9.30am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Christmas morning service. Park Street.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Christmas Eucharist, Park Street.

Woodwork, jewellery, Rawleighs products etc. West St car park.

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

10am - 12pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP.

Open for research, visitors welcome. Heritage Centre, West St. Closed most public holidays.

10am - 4pm ASHBURTON MUSEUM. The Topp Twins interactive exhibition celebrating NZ’s comedy duo and The Great Santa Hunt around the museum, plus hands on activities for kids free.

West Street Ashburton.

10.30am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display. Open daily with extended hours on a Saturday and Wednesday. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

Warriors beat Rockets

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Damion Lee made a statement on a rare big stage this season for injury-ravaged Golden State.

Lee had 22 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, Draymond Green scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half and the Warriors beat the Houston Rockets 116-104 yesterday.

“I’m thankful that we got the win, but there’s still things that I feel I have to get better at day in and day out to fully solidify myself as an NBA player and not a two-way,” Lee said.

D’Angelo Russell added 20 points, and Glenn Robinson III had 18 to help the Warriors win their third straight and end the Rockets’ four-game winning streak. Golden State improved to 8-24.

“We’re probably not going to play a bigger game than this all year,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “A national TV game against the Rockets. This game meant a lot to us.”

Russell Westbrook had 30 points and 12 rebounds for Houston. James Harden had 24 points and 11 assists, and Danuel House Jr. had 18 points.

“We had a lot of great opportunities that we just didn’t convert,” Harden said. “It’s pretty simple.”

Westbrook had his ninth consecutive game of at least 20 points, the longest by any Rockets player other than Harden since Tracy McGrady did it in 10 straight games in 2007.

“For whatever reason we just didn’t get it done,” Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni said.

“It’s too bad we didn’t play with the spirit and energy we usually have.”

Green also had 11 rebounds. He gave the Warriors the lead for good with just under five minutes left in the third quarter on a driving layup.

“It’s been a really trying season for us,” Green said. “To come out and get a win against a very good basketball team feels good.”

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What’s on 20 Ashburton Guardian Every day (until February 9, 2020) The Topp Twins: An Exhibition for New Zealand Ashburton Museum, 329 West Street (SH1) Interactive exhibition celebrating New Zealand’s famous comedy duo.

Plus hands on activities for kids.

Free (no cost).

Every day (until January 31, 2020) The Great Santa Hunt Ashburton Museum, 329 West Street (SH1) Find the hidden Santas around the museum Plus hands-on fun for kids.

Free (no cost).

Every day

Mt Hutt Memorial Hall

160 Main Street, Methven NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories.

10am

Every Tuesday and Friday Methven Museum Main Street, Methven Keeping the history of the Methven district alive, come for a drive and visit us.

Free admission.

2pm-4pm

Every Wednesday Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street If you are new to town or been living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat.

All welcome! Child-friendly location.

Dec 26 - Jan 12

January 12

Caroline Bay Carnival Timaru An 18-day carnival of activities and entertainment including fairground rides, games and concerts right through the festive season.

Great artist line up of entertainers for everyone.

Check out the events at www. carolinebay.org.nz 9am - 4pm

The Plains Railway and Historical Museum Complex 12 Maronan Road, Tinwald Enjoy a vintage railcar ride and explore the Museum Village displays, working blacksmith, vintage machinery and more.

Browse through the Ashburton Fire Museum, the Ashburton Woodworkers and the Lynn Woodworking Museum - Take a miniature train ride with the Ashburton Model Engineers, view craft displays in the function room.

Inflatable fun, hot food, snacks and coffee available from the popup playground.

Facebook: The Plains Railway and Historical Museum.

11am - 4pm

December 29 Hot Rod Show Town Centre, Methven (around Blue Pub) Hot rods, street machines, classic cars and motor bikes.

Entry $5, kids under 12 free.

10am - 3pm

January 5 to 10 Methven Summer School 2020 Methven Running over six days, the Summer School will take in a weekend to meet the requests of Monday – Friday workers wishing to partake in courses. Please follow the online booking process to completion. www.methvensummerschool. co.nz

January 5

The Plains Railway and Historical Museum Complex 12 Maronan Road, Tinwald Enjoy a vintage railcar ride and explore the Museum Village displays, working blacksmith, vintage machinery and more. Browse through the Ashburton Fire Museum, the Ashburton Woodworkers and the Lynn Woodworking Museum - Take a miniature train ride with the Ashburton Model Engineers, view craft displays in the function room.

Inflatable fun, hot food, snacks and coffee available from the popup playground.

Facebook: The Plains Railway and Historical Museum.

11am - 4pm

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January 15 Summer in Selwyn Teddy Bears’ Picnic Rolleston Reserve and Community Centre Teddy bear parade, face painting, bouncy castles and awesome prizes.

Postponement date Thursday 16. Free.

11am - 1pm

January 25 4x4 Safari Stour River Bridge on the Ashburton Gorge Road, 15km from Mt Somers Fundraiser for Mt Somers Walkway Society.

Don’t miss this remote alpine adventure. High clearance vehicles only, numbers limited.

Contact: Robert Schikkler 03 3039 826 or schikker@xtra. co.nz 8am

February 9 The Plains Railway and Historical Museum Complex 12 Maronan Road, Tinwald Enjoy a vintage railcar ride and explore the Museum Village displays, working

Please contact Adi 027 2208791 or Sue-ann 021 679-348 to register.

10.30am - 12 noon Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids.

Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallery to get creative and explore themes in art.

A great space for children to learn and interact with each other. Children of all ages welcome. Adult supervision is required for young children.

Donations appreciated.

3 - 4.30pm Mid Canterbury Line Dancers Tinwald Hall, Graham Street Learn to line dance (7pm), beginners/intermediate (8pm9pm). Instructor Annette blacksmith, vintage machinery and more. Browse through the Ashburton Fire Museum, the Ashburton Woodworkers and the Lynn Woodworking Museum - Take a miniature train ride with the Ashburton Model Engineers, view craft displays in the function room.

Inflatable fun, hot food, snacks and coffee available from the popup playground.

Facebook: The Plains Railway and Historical Museum.

11am - 4pm

Feb 28-29, Mar 1 Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competition Rakaia More than just a competition, a chance to catch up with regular fellow competitors, throw the odd yarn, tell a long-winded joke or two.

Come to New Zealand’s Salmon capital and join the annual competition, open to all adults and children. www.rakaiasalmon.co.nz

February 29 Discover Mt Hutt Mt Hutt Ski Area and Snow Centre, Mt Hutt Skifield Road, Methven Discover Mt Hutt is an opportunity to explore Mt Hutt during summer.

10am - 4pm

March 14 Tutus On Tour Ashburton Trust Event Centre The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to expand the company’s much-loved regional touring programme in 2020, featuring works tailor-made for the RNZB by trail blazing choreographers at home in New Zealand and on the world stage.

6.30pm

March 22 Tina – Simply the Best Ashburton Trust Event Centre Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this full stage production

If you would like to see your upcoming event listed here, please contact Sonia - email sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz

phone 307-7138 a/h.

7pm - 9pm

Every second Friday of the month In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity.

encouraged to bring along their own materials and projects.

10.30am - 12 noon

A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future.

10am - 3pm

Every Saturday

Every Sunday to Friday

The Ashburton Toy Library

Ashburton Aviation Museum

106 Victoria Street, in the Triangle

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road

Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month.

Open for toy exchange.

9.30am - 12.30pm

These are social sessions which encourage you to connect with others through creativity.

Ashburton carpark, corner West and Havelock streets.

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality food market that promotes direct sales from producer to customer.

9am - 12.30pm

Be inspired to learn a new creative pastime. Sessions are free and all are welcome to attend.

The gallery will supply basic colouring-in sheets and materials, along with tea and coffee.

Ashburton Farmers’ Market

Ashburton Aviation Museum

brimming with Tina hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s.

7pm - 9.30pm

March 27 Ben Hurley Live at the Blue Pub The Blue Pub, Methven He’s the bearded guy on Seven Days and now he’s coming to the Blue Pub In Methven!

Join Ben, MC Bec Sandys and support act Peter Livingstone for this night of hilarity at Samuel’s Summit Bar at the Blue Pub. This is a guaranteed sell-out so grab your tickets now.

Tickets are also available from the Blue Pub for $25 – cash only until all tickets are sold.

8pm - 9.30pm

April 15 The Ten Tenors Ashburton Trust Event Centre Following sold out performances throughout New Zealand, The Ten Tenors are thrilled to announce they’re returning by popular demand.

The charming classical crossover group will perform a selection of the best romantic pop songs, ballads and arias of all time from their latest album Love Is In The Air. 7.30pm - 10pm

May 20 The Big Bike Film Night Regent Cinema Ashburton Prepare to be inspired!

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission to share the best cycling short films from around the world with you! Showcasing our 2020 collection that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want - action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly designed and devised for the two wheel devotee!

So ... listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go.

Grab your mates, grab your tickets, go on … grab your bike and come along for the ride!

7.30pm - 9.45pm

July 4-5 Ashburton Model Train

Every last Sunday of the month Nor’Westers Musos’ Club Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Ashburton Monthly open mic afternoon.

All the gear set up, just bring your talent, all welcome, any style of music.

2pm - 6pm

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road

Those attending are

A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future.

1pm - 3pm

Show Tinwald War Memorial Hall, Tinwald Display of model trains from around the South Island and a range of retailers selling model trains, scenery items, diecast cars and figures.

Food available.

Ashburton Model Train Show Trains on the Plains.

9.30am - 4pm

September 11 Friends! The musical parody Ashburton Trust Event Centre Friends!

The musical parody is an hilarious good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, musicfilled production.

Now it’s your chance to be part of the next chapter in the Friends saga.

You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll unagi!

With friends like these, who needs television? Pivot!

7.30pm - 10pm

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Ali Harper Burt Bacharach sound’s like no other ... Poignant, atmospheric and beautiful.

Spend an evening with award winning Ali Harper as she weaves through the Grammy award winner’s extensive collection from Say a Little Prayer to Walk On By, Ali is sure to entertain you.

Celebrating 20 years of musical theatre camps this show has it all.

With students from the past and present there will be 110 students who will showcase their talents.

The gala evening on Saturday night will include an alumni choir.

Tickets: $25* Gala tickets: $40*

Fri, 7.30pm - Sat, 2pm and 7.30pm

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Adult $71.50* Child 12 and under $31.50* Group 6+ $66* each

MARCH

Friends! The musical parody will be there for you in 2020 as it tours New Zealand for the first time. The musical parody takes a hilarious look and remembers the TV phenomenon that ruled the ‘90s.

A hilarious, face-paced, music-filled production that starts at Central Perk.

Premium $89.90* / A Reserve $79.90* / Child $69.90* / Groups (A Reserve) 10+ $69.90* each

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What if then you don’t follow through? What if telling everyone is so exciting that doing it seems far less fun and you lose motivation?

Keep your intentions on the down low.

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CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): In over your head? That’s what those swimming lessons were for. All the same rules apply. Don’t thrash. Make the moves that will get you to the surface where you can float.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Everyone around wants you to succeed. Even the ones who know they’ll be jealous are rooting for you nonetheless.

Launch now while the wind is beneath your wings.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Your expectations will be revealed through your behaviour. They will learn your rules by the reactions you give when your expectations are unmet, met or surpassed.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Changing your learning habits changes everything. Having greater knowledge of an area will allow you to master it and be rid of a certain related problem forever.

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CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You are living a truly interesting life and have interesting things to talk about, although you may not realise it until you have the benefit of contrast. Go forward and converse.

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HARRIS, Tim – 29/12/1957 – 27/12/2016 I watch you everyday I am always very near I know deep in your heart you realise I am here I watch you while you sleep In your bed at home I hear you when you speak to me, when you are on your own.

You cannot understand The reason why I have gone But I will never leave you, I am there to keep you strong.

Talk to me I hear you Though you may not see We share an unbroken bond that will always be.

Death wont keep us apart for our love is forever just remember me in your heart and one day we will be together.

Live your life and live it full don't waste a single day.

Remember I am always with you every step of the way.

Always loved and forever missed. You will always remain in our hearts. Shirley, Keith and the late Ngaire, Rosy, Carolyn, Richard, Robert, Merran, Lenny, Trina, Wayne, Emelia, Michael, Issy and all his amazing friends.

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After his career is sidelined by an unexpected tragedy and a personal crisis, a single man must take care of his precocious daughter.

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6am Infomercials 6:30 Bluey 0 6:40 Paw Patrol 3 0 7:05 My Little Pony 0 7:25 Teen Titans Go! 0 7:50 Unikitty! 0 8:15 Ducktales 3 0 8:35 Sofia The First 3 0 9am Infomercials 9:30 Religious Infomercials 10am Regular Show 3 10:10 Neighbours 3 0 11:05 Army Wives PGR 3 0 11:55 The Bachelor PGR 0 1:45 M Who Framed Roger Rabbit PGR 1988 Animated Comedy.

Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd.

3:45 Bunk’d 3 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 6pm Neighbours Hendrix reveals his love for Chloe; Yashvi shuts down fight club; Finn and Elly grow closer. 0

7am Married At First Sight USA 3 8:05 The Biggest Loser Australia 3 9am House Rules PGR 3 0 10:05 Infomercials 11:35 Millionaire Hot Seat 3 0 12:30 M Hidden In Plain Sight PGR 2019 Thriller. A woman fakes her own death and that of her son to get away from her abusive former partner but, when he discovers they are still alive, and goes looking for them, the woman must decide whether to finally face up to her past.

Victoria Barabas, Gino Anthony Pesi, Jake Allyn. 0 2:30 American Ninja Warrior 3 4:30 Entertainment Tonight 5pm Millionaire Hot Seat 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

6am Codename – Kids Next Door 3 0 6:30 Batman – Brave And The Bold 3 0 7am Krypto The Superdog 3 0 7:30 Danny Phantom 3 8am Game Shakers 3 8:30 The Moe Show 3 0 9am Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 3 10am The Doctors PGR 3 11am Antiques Roadshow 3 0 Noon Just Shoot Me PGR 3 0 12:30 Elementary PGR 3 0 1:30 The Odd Couple PGR 3 2pm The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3:30 Jeopardy 4pm A Place In The Sun 5pm 3rd Rock From The Sun 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm Rugby – Sevens Combine

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From Nissan Arena, Brisbane.

11:30 Raw PGR The latest WWE action.

12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR The best of Stephen Colbert’s satire and comedy, discussing politics, entertainment, business, and more.

1:30 Closedown

7:30 Building The Dream 7pm Whanau Living 3 Charlie Luxton travels Britain 7:30 Kai Safari helping couples build their 8pm Game Of Bros PGR 3 dream homes, providing 8:30 M Alex Cross AO 2010 inventive and imaginative Crime Action. A young ideas that are also practical homicide detective and and affordable. psychologist meets his match 8:30 Escape To The Chateau – in a twisted serial killer as DIY they engage in a high-stakes 9:30 Location, Location, game of cat and mouse.

Location 10:20 You Can’t Ask That AO 3 10:30 American Pickers 10:50 Te Ao – Maori News 3

11:25 AP Bio PGR 0 12:45 The Russell Howard Hour AO 0 1:35 Infomercials 2:35 Regular Show 3 2:45 Love Island Australia AO 3 4:45 Neighbours 3 0 5:35 America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0

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SKY 5 6am Jeopardy! PG 6:25 Wheel Of Fortune PG 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Charmed M 8am Border Security – Australia’s Frontline M 8:25 Ice Road Truckers ML 9:15 Storage Wars – Texas PG 9:40 MacGyver M 10:25 SVU MV 11:10 Charmed M Noon Jeopardy! PG 12:25 Wheel Of Fortune PG 12:50 Hawaii Five-0 MV 1:40 Valor MV 2:25 MacGyver M 3:10 Charmed M 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Jeopardy!

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7:33 Cinema Through The Eye Of Magnum PG 2017 Documentary.

8:27 Josie 16VLS 2018 Drama. Dylan McDermott, Sophie Turner.

9:52 Groomzilla MLC 2017 Romantic Comedy.

Darin Brooks. 11:15 The Shanghai Job MV 2017 Action.

Orlando Bloom, Simon Yam. 12:46 Ready Player One MVL 2018 Action. Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke.

3:03 King Of Thieves ML 2018 Drama. Michael Caine, Jim Broadbent.

4:50 Austin Found 16VLSC 2017 Comedy. Linda Cardellini, Skeet Ulrich.

6:35 Breath MLS 2018 Drama.

Simon Baker, Samson Coulter.

8:30 Crazy Rich Asians ML 2018 Romantic Comedy.

A young woman is whisked into her boyfriend’s extravagant lifestyle when she is asked to meet his parents.

Constance Wu, Henry Golding.

10:35 The House Of Tomorrow 16L 2018 Comedy.

Ellen Burstyn, Asa Butterfield.

7:15 Twilight Saga – Eclipse M 2010 Drama. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner.

9:20 Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn: Part 1 MVS 2011 Fantasy.

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson.

11:15 Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn: Part 2 MV 2012 Fantasy. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson.

1:10 Bounce ML 2000 Drama.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Affleck.

2:55 Red MVL 2010 Action.

Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman.

4:50 Sleepy Hollow MC 1999 Horror. Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci.

6:35 Jack The Giant Slayer MV 2013 Adventure. Nicholas Hoult, Ewan McGregor.

8:30 Law Abiding Citizen 18VC 2009 Crime. When a home invasion becomes fatal, and the district attorney lets the killer go free, the lone survivor sets out to avenge his loved ones.

Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler.

10:20 The Hundred-Foot Journey PGL 2014 Drama.

Helen Mirren, Manish Dayal.

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Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Affleck.

2:03 Red MVL 2010 Action.

Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman.

3:51 Sleepy Hollow MC 1999 Horror. Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci. 5:33 Jack The Giant Slayer MV 2013 Adventure.

Nicholas Hoult, Ewan McGregor.

11:20 Te Kauta 3 Chat show featuring guests who reminisce about their younger days and some of their naughtiest secrets.

11:50 Closedown

SKY SPORT 1 6:10 L Pro14 – Scarlets v Ospreys From Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli.

8:15 National Top Four First XV (HLS) Co-ed Final – St Kentigern College v Fielding High School.

8:45 National Top Four First XV (HLS) Girls’ Final – Christchurch Girls’ v Hamilton Girls’.

9:15 National Top Four First XV Boys’ Final – King’s College v Hastings Boys’.

10am Pro14 – Blues v Dragons (RPL) Noon Pro14 – Scarlets v Ospreys (RPL) 2pm Ranfurly Shield Matches (RPL) Otago v Thames Valley.

4pm Ranfurly Shield Matches (RPL) Otago v North Otago. From Whitestone Contracting Stadium, Oamaru.

6pm Ranfurly Shield Matches Otago v Southland.

8pm Ranfurly Shield Matches (RPL) Otago v Manawatu. From Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin.

10pm Ranfurly Shield Matches (RPL) Otago v Taranaki.

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Midnight Gallagher Premiership Highlights Show 1am French Top 14 Highlights 1:30 Pro14 – Blues v Dragons (RPL) 3:30 Pro14 – Scarlets v Ospreys (RPL) 5:30 French Top 14 Highlights

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5:30 Mysteries At The Museum 6:30 American Pickers

11:30 Mysteries At The Museum 12:30 Gardeners’ World 1am James Martin’s American Adventure 2am Ozzy And Jack’s World Detour 3am Brazil Untamed 4am Escape To The Chateau – DIY 5am Mysteries At The Museum

SKY SPORT 2 6am Australia v Blackcaps (RPL) Second Test, Day One. From Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.

8am Big Bash (HLS) Scorchers v Sixers.

8:30 Australia v Blackcaps (HLS) Second Test, Day One. From Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.

9:30 Big Bash (HLS) Hurricanes v Renegades.

10am Big Bash (HLS) Scorchers v Sixers.

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12:30 Australia v Blackcaps (HLS) Second Test, Day Two. From Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.

1:30 ICC Cricket 360 The latest cricket news and recent cricket action.

2:30 Super Smash (RPL) Stars v Firebirds.

From Pukekura Park, New Plymouth.

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7:30 Wheels That Fail PG 7:55 Wheels That Fail PG 8:20 Finding Escobar’s Millions PG What’s in the Box? 9:10 Gold Rush PG 10am How It’s Made PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 Outback Opal Hunters PG 11:40 A Crime To Remember M Teenage Wasteland. 12:30 Blood Relatives M You’ll BE the Death of Me. 1:20 Killer Instinct With Chris Hansen M Antique Mystery. 2:10 Wheels That Fail PG 2:35 Wheels That Fail PG 3pm Gold Rush – Parker’s Trail PG Lethal Landslide. 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG Five-Year Storm 2/2. 4:45 Gold Rush PG 5:40 Outback Opal Hunters PG 6:35 Aussie Lobster Men PG 7:30 Outback Opal Hunters PG 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Aussie Salvage Squad PG You Scratch My Back and I’ll Scratch Yours.

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THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY FULL STORY

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Mayweather tops list of highest-paid NZME Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather has never been one to shy away from flaunting his wealth.

Now, Forbes has revealed just how much the 42-year-old has made over the past decade.

Mayweather topped Forbes’ list of the highest paid sport stars for the past decade, earning a staggering $NZ1.37b, despite fighting just 10 times in as many years.

The American retired in August of 2017 after stopping UFC

superstar Conor McGregor in their boxing match.

It was the richest bout in boxing history, earning Mayweather an estimated $433 million.

It was just one of a number of lucrative paydays over Mayweather’s career, with his 2015 bout against Manny Pacquiao also earning him close to $290m.

Mayweather topped the rich list ahead of footballers Cristiano Ronaldo ($NZ1.2b) and Lionel Messi ($NZ1.13b), with NBA superstar LeBron James

($NZ1.02b) and tennis legend Roger Federer ($NZ964m) rounding out the top five.

While he retired in 2017, Mayweather was again in the ring last year for a exhibition bout against young Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa.

In the boxing-only exhibition, Mayweather embarrassed Nasukawa, knocking him down a number of times before the fight was eventually waved off.

Mayweather was paid $NZ13m for the bout, which lasted 2min12sec.

Fields for the weekend’s racing

Forbes highest-paid athletes of the decade

Floyd Mayweather

1 Floyd Mayweather 2 Cristiano Ronaldo 3 Lionel Messi

4 LeBron James 5 Roger Federer 6 Tiger Woods 7 Phil Mickelson 8 Manny Pacquiao 9 Kevin Durant 10 Lewis Hamilton

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