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The Ashburton District Council meeting table became a verbal battleground yesterday during a submissions hearing on cutting councillor numbers from 12 to nine at next year’s local body election. While eight councillors supported the move and two offered quiet opposition, councillor Selwyn Price was on fire, mounting a one man crusade to overturn the proposal. He objected to the reduced number on multiple levels – it would have a negative impact on representation, the

correct process had not been followed, consultation had been insufficient, information had been confusing and the community did not understand what they were being asked, he said. Price accused the council of leading the public and of asking open ended questions to which the only answer was a yes or no. The result – a resounding yes for change – could not be taken as a mandate to cut numbers, he said. Chairman, deputy mayor Neil Brown had his work cut out to contain Price’s constant interruptions and his incessant calls of point of order when other

councillors spoke. When Price suggested that submitters supporting the change did not understand what they were doing and that the council didn’t know what those submitters were actually thinking, it proved too much for Stuart Wilson. “We’re not here to criticise everyone who said yes. We don’t know what they were thinking. We’re here to think independently, not pick holes in every comment,” Wilson said

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■ BLIND FOUNDATION POP-UP EVENT

Focusing on aids for vision impaired By Katie todd

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Braille Uno playing cards, talking clocks and liquid level indicators were just some of the goods being put to the test at a pop-up event yesterday. The Blind Foundation held an open day to demonstrate the work they do and the support services they offer. A number of blind and lowvision Mid Cantabrians attended the event as existing members, while others came along to learn what they could do to support their own vision impairments or those of family and friends. National manager customer service and advice Denise Kitto said the name may put people off, but “you don’t have to be blind to go to the Blind Foundation”. In fact, three out of every four people who use the service are not blind. Ashburton resident Marie Adams attended the event as someone with central vision loss, which has affected her for about a year. When it comes to managing her condition she said she doesn’t hold back. “I don’t do much differently to what I used to. You just have to ac-

The Blind Foundation’s Miriam Stettner and Ashburton woman Marie Adams try out the automatic needle threader on show yesterday. PHOTO KATIE TODD 260718-KT-0073 cept it and move on,” she said. For example, Adams enjoys sewing and has done so her whole life – and upon developing central

vision loss initially considered giving away her sewing machine. But with the help of an automatic needle threader and a re-

kindled passion for her hobby she has been able to make masterpieces to give to her friends on their birthdays.

Miriam Stettner from the Blind Foundation said people aren’t always aware what they can achieve by motor memory alone. “They think they won’t be able to do something without seeing it, but then they’ll try doing it without thinking too much and realise they can do it by feel,” she said. But to make life easier in places like the kitchen and the office, she was also helping demonstrate a range of gadgets, which can be purchased from the foundation. One such gadget was an audio labeller which can be used to record product names, expiry dates and when they were opened – and then reads them back when scanned. Dominoes with raised dots, a tactile version of the Connect Four game and a soccer ball with built-in bells were also on show. The open day included a free information session on smart technology, giving attendees the chance to learn about the accessibility features of smart phones and iPads. The Blind Foundation has 18 offices around the country, including Christchurch, and visits people in their homes around New Zealand.

Tempers flare around the district council table From P1 Price said he wasn’t criticising submitters, rather he was criticising the process and that he believed some who said yes still had serious concerns about some aspects of the proposal. “People have not been well informed on this,” he said. He then changed tack and suggested that population numbers for each ward were incorrect and that representation was weighted in favour of the rural sector. “This is a reward to the rural ratepayers because they pay a larger share of the general rate,” he said.

“And nine councillors does not represent the population, it’s as simple as that. We’ve been led down the path that we should not have 12 representatives, that we should not have the status quo. “The people who did not make a submission probably wanted the status quo to remain,” Price said. Wilson saw red. “That is absolutely ridiculous, we can’t put words into people’s mouths,” he said. “If we put out a referendum like this we have to rely on the people who respond, we can’t surmise if people don’t reply they don’t sup-

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port it, we can’t put words in people’s mouths. What’s wrong with you man?” The community had the same opportunity as councillors to decide nine or 12, Wilson said. “To be consistent, we have to go with the majority.” In response to Price’s concerns that the split of councillors across wards might not lead to true representation, Leen Braam made it clear that all councillors should represent all community interests, urban or rural. Councillors had already debated the representation issue on several occasions and had voted

for the proposal that went out for public submissions – nine councillors – five urban, and two each in the eastern and western wards, Russell Ellis said. “It’s about us doing the best for the district. Technology is changing the way we do things and we don’t always need to be there. I support having a hardworking group of councillors who do their best for the district.” “It’s time for a bit of a shakeup,” Liz McMillan said. “We’re here to make decisions and we need to look ahead.” Councillors had debated the representation issue on several

occasions, they had consulted the community and people who wanted to submit did. The council would never know what those who did not were thinking, but everyone had an opportunity to have a say, Brown said. Brown, Wilson, McMillan, Braam, Ellis, Diane Rawlinson, Alasdair Urquhart and Lynette Lovett supported the nine councillor proposal while Price, Thelma Bell and Peter Reveley did not. Councillor Mark Malcolm was absent and mayor Donna Favel was absent also, stranded in China by a combination of bad weather and aircraft mechanical failure.

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■ SEABROOK MCKENZIE CENTRE

Expert help for children with learning difficulties By Katie todd

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Dozens of Ashburton children with undiagnosed dyslexia, dyspraxia or dysgraphia could benefit from a generous local’s idea. In a bid to break down the financial barriers to learning disability diagnosis, an outreach branch of the Seabrook McKenzie Centre for Specific Learning Disabilities has opened in town, offering cost free assessment to students referred by their principals. Several anonymous donors, including a man with his own close connection to dyslexia, approached Advance Ashburton Community Foundation last year wanting to help people with the learning disability. Advance Ashburton were happy to back the initiative and the branch officially opened in Ashburton last school term. Thirteen children have already been referred and assessed not just for dyslexia, but for a wide range of specific learning disabilities (SLDs). Advance Ashburton executive officer Sandi Wood said the donors particularly didn’t want anyone to be financially burdened by their disability. It’s estimated that around 10 per cent of children have SLDs, but professional assessment can cost upwards of $500. The Seabrook McKenzie Centre has operated in Christchurch since the mid-1990s as a charitable trust, and were receptive to the idea of opening their first outreach branch to help fami-

lies in Ashburton, Wood said. Community House offered a room at their centre while the Principals’ Association president at the time, Hillary Boyce, co-ordinated a referral system. “It will make a huge difference for children to have their learning needs properly assessed,” said Eleanor Marr, a trustee of the Seabrook McKenzie Centre. “If children are struggling parents will know the real reason,” Wood said. As well as a two tiered learning disability assessment by a specialist, the Seabrook McKenzie Centre can help determine if a child needs glasses, tutoring, occupational therapy or speech language therapy. “Essentially, it will help separate the haves from the have nots,” Wood said. Parents who are concerned their children might have an SLD are encouraged to speak with their school teacher or principal, who can in turn refer them to the Seabrook McKenzie Centre. The Seabrook McKenzie Centre is one of dozens of community-minded projects supported by Advance Ashburton since opening in 2003. Donors can leave donations and bequests for a cause of their choice, and Advance Ashburton will invest the money and distribute the earnings. This means that initiatives like the Seabrook McKenzie Centre are protected “in perpetuity,” Wood said. “It can keep going and going.”

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■ HOSPICE SHOP MID CANTERBURY

Celebrating a successful first year By Katie todd

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Volunteers at the Hospice Shop Mid Canterbury have reason to celebrate next week, with a successful year under their belt. Despite an opening in which staff had to contend with torrential rain, a loyal following of customers have come to love and frequent the Tancred Street shop, providing Hospice Mid Canterbury with valuable support for their work in the community. The shop, which retails preloved clothing and goods, has been thriving with great volunteers and amazing community support, said Hospice Mid Canterbury’s Diane Haslett. Upon entering, many comment on the warm and positive atmosphere, she said, which manager Tracey Fuller helps foster. “It’s part of our Hospice culture

– caring, respect and compassion – and it applies to everyone who works or visits here,” Fuller said. Fuller said the store receives a lot of high quality goods and people are amazed at what they can pick up.

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life stories, massage, reiki and reflexology. On Monday the store will celebrate its birthday with cake and a sale. Yesterday, volunteers were hard at work on a special winter window display.

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New volunteers are always welcome and anyone wishing to volunteer, search for a bargain, or donate goods can visit the store from Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.

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In brief $1m winning hand A lucky Auckland poker player turned a $35 hand into more than a million dollars at SkyCity on Wednesday night – winning one of the largest-ever progressive jackpot wins at a New Zealand casino. The winner, who gaming staff said goes to the casino with her husband once every couple of months, hit the jackpot with a Royal Flush and was promptly handed a cheque for $1,108,585.60. She placed a total of $35 on a single hand of Caribbean Stud Poker and was dealt a Royal Flush, the odds of which are 649,740 to one, winning the entire jackpot. - NZME

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Mt Hutt Skifield basking in ideal conditions By Katie todd

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Mt Hutt was the place to be on Wednesday and yesterday, as skiers and snowboarders celebrated the best conditions so far this season. Clear skies and a fresh thor-

ough dusting of fresh powder lured hundreds onto the slopes. The mountain received 17cm of snow between Monday and Wednesday morning, bringing the base up to a metre in places. Ski Area Manager James Mackenzie said the forecast for

Wednesday had been good for some time, so a lot of people had planned to make the trip up. Yesterday a breeze rolled in but was “self-grooming” the slopes. The spa pool at the top of the Summit Six Chairlift was up and running, as was the Corona Ice

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Bar at the top of the quad chairlift. Mackenzie said weekend visitors could also expect entertainment like musical acts, race events and foot passenger sightseeing. The skifield has seen a 25 per cent increase in visitors this season compared to last season.

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In line with its commitment to better utilise its land holdings, Housing New Zealand is building six one-bedroom units on land on Ashburton’s Allens Road that was previously occupied by two semi-detached units. One of those was badly damaged by fire in February last year and demolition of the two units

began in November. Work is under way on the six replacement homes that will all be accessible-friendly. Senior communications advisor Paul Clearwater said the homes are expected to be completed by mid-September and would then be tenanted. They are part of a project that will see 10 new state houses built in Ashburton this year. Another

four one-bedroom units are under construction in Trevors Road. The units are part of a nationwide building programme that has a target of 150 new homes in 15 regional areas of New Zealand. The 10 new one-bedroom units will take Ashburton’s HRNZ housing stocks to 194. Ashburton’s building programme is in line with the or-

Police have launched a homicide investigation after an 18-month-old girl died from “non-accidental” injuries. Comfort Joy WiteriThompson died late on Tuesday night at Waikato Hospital and a post-mortem is under way. While Comfort’s injuries were believed to be non-accidental, police were still identifying what occurred at a Tirau address leading up to Comfort requiring medical assistance. - NZME

ganisation’s commitment to increasing the number of state houses nationwide by utilising its properties more effectively by building on vacant land and t by adding additional houses to larger sections. The organisation was currently working through details of where it would be building in the regions in the future, Clearwater said.

Police have named the man who died after the tractor he was driving rolled on a Taranaki farm as Brian Michael Schumacher of Midhurst. The 71-year-old died on Tuesday, with police being notified of the incident on Salisbury Road, Midhurst, around 10pm. Police Inspector Jason Greenhalgh said no other vehicles or people were involved. - NZME

Ninety miles of trash A Far North man disgusted by the amount of plastic at Ninety Mile Beach estimates 85 tonnes of rubbish are on the beach. Jakson Stancich, from Houhora, has a diploma in marine studies and is passionate about the marine environment. After constantly seeing plastic on Ninety Mile Beach, Stancich decided to calculate how much rubbish was on it in an effort to spur cleanup action. Stancich said he was disgusted and embarrassed by the amount of rubbish. - NZME

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■ ASHBURTON COUNTY SCOTTISH SOCIETY

Scottish fans to kick up their heels this Sunday By Katie todd

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If you attended the Highland Dancing Championships in Ashburton earlier this month and are already missing the sound of the bagpipes – this Sunday could be your chance. The Ashburton County Scottish Society is holding a ceilidh at the Seniors Centre, with an array of Scottish splendour on show. The Ashburton Scottish Society Pipe Band will be performing a number of items while Scottish and highland dancers will take to the stage. A meat raffle and tasty afternoon tea will also be on offer. Committee member Cliff Dynes said the Ashburton County Scottish Society holds three ceilidhs each winter, along with events like the ever popular Burns Supper at the start of the year. The group lures a lot of interest from locals with Scottish connections – such as himself, with a grandmother who lived in the country. However, they are always on the lookout for more members, he said – and anyone is welcome to come along to the celidh. For those not in the Scottish-know, the word ceilidh (pronounced cay-lee) simply means a social gathering for music and dancing. Entry to the event this Sunday is just $5 at the door and the action kicks off from 2pm.

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Aussies crack down on Mongrel Mob Fierce New Zealand gang the Mongrel Mob will be outlawed as part of the Queensland Government’s commitment to strike-out organised crime in the state. Queensland Attorney-General Justice Yvette D’Ath said the Mongrel Mob will become the 28th organisation to be outlawed under the Serious and Organised Crime Legislation Amendment Act. D’Ath believes the Mongrel Mob was one of the “fiercest” gangs in the world and hopes the decision will stop the gang establishing a foothold in the state. The declaration means the gang

will be subject to offences like consorting and its colours will be banned in all public places. “The Police Commissioner has advised there is evidence of Mongrel Mob activity in Queensland and we are acting to prevent it from establishing a foothold in the state. “This is an organisation with the attributes of an outlaw motorcycle gang with violent initiation processes, Nazi insignia and motto and members who, outside Queensland, have been involved in murder, armed robberies, extortion, home invasion, firearms

and drug offences. “QPS has advised Mongrel Mob members have recently displayed their colours in public in Brisbane, Logan, Rockhampton and the Gold Coast,” D’Ath said. The gang will be added to a list of other declared organisations including the Finks, Rebels and Bandidos, which are prevented from gathering in numbers or displaying colours publicly. In March, members of the Mongrel Mob were sent back to New Zealand after attempts to set up chapters in parts of Australia, including Perth.

At least five members of the gang were put back on a plane and deported in what is said to be a crackdown by local authorities to stamp out gangs there, according to The West Australian newspaper. Among those deported was Joe Edmonds, said to be a senior leader, who was stopped at Perth Airport after officials found gang regalia in his luggage last year. He was placed in immigration detention and had his visa cancelled on character grounds before being sent back to New Zealand, the newspaper says. Authorities in Western Australia,

in particular, are coming down hard on gangs in the area; as it appears to be a popular spot for wannabe gangsters trying to spread their affiliations. A WA Police Force spokesman told local media: ”[We are] aware of the presence in Western Australia of a small number of people with links to the Mongrel Mob street gang. A Facebook page bearing the name “Mongrel Mob Australia” was also set up. It includes photos and videos of patched members on motorcycles and wearing their signature black and red. - NZME

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Prepare for a ‘blood moon’ Southern star-gazers are about to get a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse at a “blood moon” like no other. A few minutes after 8am on Saturday – and weather permitting – people in southern areas of the country should be able to view a rare celestial event called a selenelion. This occurred when an eclipsed moon could be seen on one horizon, while the rising sun could be observed on the other. Dr Duncan Steel, of Otago’s Centre for Space Science Technology, said this might be figured impossible, given an eclipse occurred when the sun, Earth and moon were all in a straight line. “If the moon is above the horizon then the sun must surely be below it – but the bending of the rays of light caused by our atmosphere makes it feasible to see both the eclipsed moon and the sun at the same time, so long as you are in the right place.” The areas of our planet from which this can be experienced were very limited, because the total lunar eclipse must be ongoing at the time of moonset and sunrise. “In this case, the further south you are in New Zealand the better, with Otago and Southland

Blood moons – like that expected Saturday morning – came as the result of sunlight leaking through Earth’s atmosphere and reaching the moon. being favoured.” In Auckland, the eclipse would still be partial as the moon disappeared below the horizon. For those in areas from Whanganui to Wellington, there was just a slim chance of glimpsing the totally-eclipsed moon as the sun peeked above the horizon. The opportunity was longer in the southernmost parts of the country. In Invercargill, there was five

minutes between sunrise at 8.12am and moonset shortly after, with the moon entirely within Earth’s shadow. In Dunedin, the interval was reduced to four minutes; in Christchurch, three minutes. During the total eclipse – which begins at 7.30am New Zealand time – the moon was much fainter than it usually appeared, and was coloured between dark brown and blood red.

Rotorua’s top cop banned from all sports over drugs One of Rotorua’s top cops, Inspector Brendon Keenan, a 44-year-old masters distance runner, has been banned from all sport for four years for possessing and attempting to use a prohibited substance. Keenan, Rotorua’s area prevention manager, admitted he had ordered and paid for Erythropoietin (EPO) online from an overseas website and submitted a letter saying this was to address a medical condition. His suspension period of four years was ordered by the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand and has been backdated to start from September 2017, meaning he will be disqualified from his second-place finish in the 40-44 age grade at the New Zealand Marathon Championships in Rotorua in May this year. He will also forfeit the three medals he won at the New Zealand Masters Athletics Championships in Whangarei earlier this year. EPO is listed as a prescription medicine and is prohibited under class S2 peptide hormones, growth factors, related substances and mimetics on the 2017 prohibited list. On September 12, 2017 an imported parcel containing EPO, addressed to Keenan, was intercepted by New Zealand Customs and referred to Medsafe. Following an investigation and communication with Keenan the product was destroyed. Medsafe advised Drug Free Sport New Zealand. On May 24, without opposition, Keenan was provisionally suspended and on June 21 he admitted the violation and provided material in support. Although Keenan did not receive or use the substance, he committed a violation in attempting to acquire the substance.

Steel said the colouration of this so-called “blood moon” – a spectacle shrouded in ancient superstition – was due to some sunlight leaking through Earth’s atmosphere and reaching the moon. Red light had a better chance of doing so for the same reason the sky was blue – shorter wavelengths were scattered more efficiently by the molecules in our atmosphere.” To witness this selenelion event,

obviously clear skies are needed, and you need to be in a location with a view to where the moon will set in the west-south-west and also to where the sun will rise in the east-north-east,” he said. MetService was forecasting fine conditions but with high cloud over most southern spots for Saturday, although Gore and Invercargill could see showers. “The higher you are, the better, because the sun will be barely clearing the horizon as the moon sets in the opposite direction.” The effect of the atmosphere was to bend the light from each celestial object by about half a degree, which also happened to be their apparent diameters in the sky. “Having the opportunity to observe an event like this is quite rare,” he said. “Although there is a lunar eclipse visible from New Zealand every couple of years, on average, being located in the right place to see a celestial peculiarity like a selenelion is much less frequent, and very few people have witnessed one.” The first record of any such event dated from 1666 – the same year of the Great Fire of London. - NZME

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Brendon Keenan Drug Free Sport New Zealand chief executive Nick Paterson said the integrity of sport had once more been called into question. “We work closely with Athletics NZ to educate and support their members in meeting their anti-doping responsibilities. EPO is well known for its performance-enhancing effects, especially amongst endurance athletes. “At the minimum, Mr Keenan knew that this purchase presented a significant risk of an anti-doping violation.” Paterson said he would also like to recognise the vigilance and hard work of New Zealand’s border agencies in intercepting this and other prohibited substances coming into the country. Rotorua area commander, Inspector Anaru Pewhairangi said Keenan selfreported the breach to his manager immediately and “we have been supporting him”. “The ruling of the tribunal does not impact on Inspector Keenan’s role with New Zealand Police.” - NZME

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probably add GST to the price. This means you’ll pay an extra 15 per cent, unless you are also registered for GST. Ask your lawyer or accountant to check if the house or any other buildings on the property are GSTexempt. They will also be able to advise you on whether you need to be GST-registered.” A good place to start when trying to figure out what tax obligations might attach to your purchase of the property is Inland Revenue’s property tax decision tree (available at www.ird.govt.nz/property/ property-terms-and-tools/propertydecision-tree/), but keep in mind that it is always best to seek professional advice before you make a decision.

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“There are lots of great things about living on the land, but it’s best to be realistic about it. You don’t want to be like the former townie I met a few weeks ago, who mournfully told me that their lifestyle block had become “a life sentence”. Do your homework and you’re far more likely to live happily ever after in rural bliss.”

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Rural properties (like all properties) can also have easements on the title that relate to access, water or power. Lampen-Smith says you should ask your lawyer to check the title and work out what the easements are, and how they will have an impact on your rights and responsibilities as an owner. “For example, if the title allows a neighbour access to a piece of their land through your property, do you have any right to limit the type and frequency of that access if you buy it?” Be aware too that there may be unofficial easements operating; the incumbent owners may have an informal arrangement with their neighbours, but this may not remain when the property passes into new ownership. Things that we take for granted when living in urban environments, like water, sewage and access, can require more involvement in rural areas. Check the water sources for the property – if it has its own bore, are there limits on the amount of water you can draw from it? What is the process for ensuring it is safe to drink? What happens to wastewater and sewage? Are you prepared for life with a septic tank? Will the current owner ensure the tank is empty as a condition of sale? When it comes to access, will you share a private road or right-of-way with other properties? What will be your responsibilities and potential costs for maintaining it? Don’t forget that your neighbours may be involved in unglamorous activities at ungodly hours – check the zoning rules for nearby properties if you’re worried about noise, smells or traffic. You might think it’s lovely to have stock grazing out the window, but are you ready

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The Domain, Philip Street. Weekly Mahjong, counting, come and enjoy! 1pm

Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 160 Main Street, Methven. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories. 10am

Catholic Womens League Holy Name Pastoral Centre, Cnr Winter Street and Burnett Street. Euchre evening, new players welcome (every Monday, excludes public holidays). 7.30pm

Every Saturday The Ashburton Toy Library 106 Victoria Street, in the Triangle. Open for toy exchange. 9.30am - 12.30pm

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Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport, Seafield Rd. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. 10am - 3pm

Every Sunday to Friday Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. 1pm - 3pm

Every Monday Waireka Croquet Club

July 28 Laugh Fest Ashburton Trust Event Centre You’ve seen them, you’ve loved them and now they are back. The Ashburton Trust Event Centre and the bright sparks at Electraserve Ashburton are proud to bring you Laugh Fest. Our stellar line-up includes Ben Hurley, Di Henwood and Justine Smith for what will be an evening of fun and laughter. 7.30pm

July 29

Ceilidh Concert Ashburton Senior Centre, Cameron Street Bagpipe music, local entertainment, Scottish singing, Highland dancing. Afternoon tea is provided, raffles are available. Admission $5. 2pm

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Art Addict Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the AAG to get creative and explore themes in art. A great space for children to learn and interact from each other. Children of all ages welcome. Adult supervision is require for young children. Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm Mid Canterbury Line Dancers. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street. Learn to line dance (7pm), beginners/ intermediate(8pm-9pm). Instructor Annette phone 307-7138 a/h. 7pm - 9pm Polymer Clay Brooches Community House, 44 Cass Street, Ashburton Award-winning Polymer Clay Bead Maker Petra de Geus has travelled the world teaching her art. She ran a successful art related business for 25 years, until a stroke stopped her in her tracks. Learn from Petra how to create a beautiful brooch and use it to add colour to your jacket or hold your scarf together this winter. Use polymer clay stamps and mica-powders to create your design, then bake in the oven. Cost for TimeBank Members: 2 Time Credits. Cost for non- Members: $20. Special offer – bring a friend for free! Materials cost for everyone $6 for block of clay. Tools and powders provided. 4pm - 6pm

July 30

Julian Temple Band Album Release

Ashburton Scottish Country Dance Club. Buffalo Hall, Cox Street. Fitness Fun and Friendship. 7.30pm

Every Thursday Waireka Croquet Club The Domain, Philip Street. Weekly Mahjong, come and enjoy! 1pm

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. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. These are social sessions which encourage you to connect with others through creativity. 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. Those attending are encouraged to bring along their own materials and projects. 10.30am - 12 noon

The Blue Pub, Methven Dunedin’s Julian Temple Band play their latest alongside their greatest at The Blue Pub, on their “Antartica” album release tour. Entry is free to this R18 event. 9pm

August 1

Money Wise Panel Community House, 44 Cass Street, Ashburton We gather in one room an accountant and business adviser, a budget adviser, a financial adviser and the NBS branch manager to talk about money. Come along and learn from their wealth of experience. You’ll have a chance to ask your own questions of the panelists. Suitable for those with money, those struggling to make ends meet, business owners, students, parents, retirees anyone! There will be spot

prizes on the night. This is a FREE EVENT put on by the TimeBank Learning Exchange. All welcome. 7pm - 8.30pm

August 4

Bootleg Beach Boys Ashburton Trust Event Centre A fully costumed show that takes you to the beginning of The Beach Boys and through their career. 8pm - 10.30pm

August 4 & 5

Methven Craft Fair Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. Lots of fantastic arts and crafts stalls and this year a Devonshire Tea! A Methven Playcentre fundraiser. 10am - 4pm

August 5

South Island Half Marathon Lake Hood, Huntington Park, Tinwald, Ashburton. South Island Half Marathon will cater for all runners; whether you’re a beginner or an elite runner, this fast-flat course will give you the opportunity to do one of the fastest half’s you’ve ever done. Start times: All Walkers and Hybrid will start at 9.30am with race brief at 9.25am. All Runners will start at 10am with race brief at 9.50am. The Kidz Dash will start at 10.08am with race brief at 10.05am. 9pm - 3pm TimeBank Big Swap Sinclair Centre, 74 Park Street, Ashburton If you’ve got good quality, clean goods (clothes, books, cds, games, plants, toys etc.) that you are happy to part with, bring them to the TimeBank Big Swap. No electrical goods accepted or large items. Just like timebanking - you give something, receive something and we’re all the richer for it! It costs $5 to get in, then once you’re in, no money changes hands. See the TimeBank Big Swap on EventBrite or the Ashburton App. for the details. 1.30pm - 3pm

August 11

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In this hands-on, TimeBank Learning Exchange event, experienced kombucha-maker Diane Candy will show you how to make Kombucha, offer tastings and share about its health benefits. Participants are asked to bring a glass bottle and small jar so they can go home with starter fluid, a scoby and all the knowledge of how to make the drink themselves. Cost for TimeBank members: 2 Time Credits. Cost for non-members: $20. Registrations essential- on EventBrite or text 022 399 7301. 4pm - 6pm

August 16

Tech session: Smart phones If smart phones are a bit of a mystery to you, come along and let us demystify them! Timebankers can help you to become more familiar with the basic features of your smart phone and give you some simple tips, so you can make the most of your phone. There will be a chance to ask questions. Come along with your phone and go home feeling more confident about using it. Cost for TimeBank members: 1 Time Credit. Cost for non-members: $10. Register on Eventbrite or text 022 399 7301. 1pm - 2pm

August 18

No Holds Bard – Arts On Tour NZ Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Open Hat Night A glorious tour de force in which four of Shakespeare’s greatest creations come kicking and screaming into the bursting, deranged brain of a single man. Includes 30-minute Q&A with Michael Hurst after the performance. 7.30pm

August 26

Blanket Making Ashburton Learning Centre, 71 Park Street. There’s no such thing as too many blankets. Whether for snuggling under while reading or watching your favourite show, or to share as a gift, blankets are always welcome. Mid Canterbury Timebankers will show you how to knit, sew, knot and crochet to create your own unique winter warmer. If you have never done any crafting at all, or

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September 5

Tech talk: 3D Printing Ashburton Learning Centre, 71 Park Street. From amateur enthusiasts to industrial innovators, 3D printing technology has exploded worldwide—enabling designers and engineers across the globe to reimagine their work and bring new ideas to life. Software developer Adi Avnit will give us an introduction to this revolutionary technology and how it’s being used. Cost for TimeBank Members: 1 Time Credit. Cost for non- Members: $10. All welcome. 5.30pm- 6.30pm

September 12

Te Reo Māori Community House, 44 Cass Street, Ashburton During Māori Language Week TimeBank coordinator and Te Reo Māori teacher Kate White will be happy to help you with basic Māori skills. Do you need help with pronunciation or introducing yourself? Or perhaps you just want to kōrero and practise what you know. Nau mai haere mai! For the complete beginner as well as those who know a bit but feel rusty. Cost for TimeBank Members: 1 Time Credit. Cost for non- Members: $10. Register on Eventbrite or by text 022 399 7301. 5.30pm -6.30pm

September 14

Guided Tour of the Universe Here’s a great chance to learn more about stars, planets and the wider universe. In this TimeBank Learning Exchange event, Alistair Perkins will give a presentation then help you use the telescopes at the observatory in Ashburton. If it’s wet or cloudy the presentation part will still go ahead. Cost for TimeBank members: 2 Time Credits. Cost for non-members: $20. Numbers limited to 10 people, so register quick on Eventbrite or by text 022 399 7301. 7.30pm - 9.30pm

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The Cat in the Hat interrupts this rainy afternoon with his unexpected visit to Sally and her brothers home. Their outspoken and outraged pet Fish is astounded and concerned but this cat will not be deterred. He will teach us to make our own fun with nothing but a little imagination. “It’s fun to have fun, but you have to know how”. Spoiler alert – things run amuck and quickly. Come and join us for this wonderful stage show.

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he most popular Sport Utility Vehicle in the General Motors new vehicle portfolio, the Equinox was launched a few months ago. Sold in more than 170 markets around the world including North America, Asia and the Middle East, the Holden Equinox will be the newest model as part of the brand’s ongoing rejuvenation which will see the launch of 24 new models between 2016-2020. The new Equinox debuted with a range of petrol powered derivatives, followed by diesel variants recently. The arrival of the impressive featurerich model signals an opportunity for Holden to take a leadership position in the mid-size SUV segment. Available engines include a 1.6-litre diesel and a 1.5-litre petrol, but the undoubted star of the show is a powerful and incredibly responsive 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine which generates 186kW of power and 350Nm of torque – more than 60kW more powerful than its nearest competitor. The three entry models feature twowheel drive, while all-wheel drive is standard on the two LTZ and the two higher specification LTZ-V models. “We have been evaluating a petrol LT two-wheel drive here in New Zealand over recent months and it’s been incredibly well received by everyone who has driven it,” said Managing Director of Holden New

Zealand, Kristian Aquilina. “It’s powerful, it’s responsive, it has excellent all-round visibility and feedback from our staff is unanimous in their praise of the new model.” As would be expected from a vehicle

competing in this class, safety systems feature prominently across the entire range, as do creature comforts and leading edge technology. Systems include a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, rear park

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Friday, July 27, 2018

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he Honda Endurance Racing team is getting ready for the Suzuka 8 Hours, which on Sunday (29 July) plays host to the grand finale of the FIM Endurance World Championship. The Honda team is heading into the final round third in the overall standings, after a successful season with the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2. Yonny Hernandez will join Honda’s endurance specialists Sébastien Gimbert and Erwan Nigon, as he heads to the Japanese track for the first time in the absence of the teams’ third rider Gregory LeBlanc, who is missing the race due to injury.

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The Honda Endurance Racing squad will be on track alongside a super-competitive field, with 64 teams in total, including their usual EWC rivals and a host of specialist Japanese outfits all taking part in the eight-hour race. Battling the heat and extreme conditions at the 5.821km Honda-owned circuit, the trio will be looking to end the 2017/2018 season in style and claim third place in the FIM Endurance World Championship standings. The Suzuka 8 Hours is set to start at 11.30am Japanese Standard Time on Sunday July 29. To keep up to date with all the team news follow @HondaRacingCBR on Twitter.

I am really looking forward to Suzuka. Of course for the team it’s a shame that Greg won’t be there to finish the season and I will make sure to do the best I can for them. I am looking forward to learning the circuit and riding the Fireblade again, I enjoyed being with the team at the Bol d’Or, so it will be nice to be reunited with the team again. The conditions will be tough in Suzuka but I am looking forward to the challenge and can’t wait to get started. - Yonny Hernandez

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Vauxhalls back in vogue N

ot everyone has owned four Vauxhalls. Tom Farrell has. The first three, a Wyvern and two Velox models which Tom owned in the 1960s, followed one after the other. Both the Wyvern and first Velox were 1953 models, the third car was built in 1956. Tom grew up on the West Coast and trained as a builder. He was working on the Waitaki Hydro projects when he owned the first three cars. “They were good solid cars and never did me any harm”. There were some body styling changes between the first two cars and the third one. Tom says there was a noticeable difference in performance between the 4-cylinder Wyvern and the 6-cylinder powered Veloxes. Each model has a three speed column change manual gearbox. Tom and Linda went on their honeymoon in one of those cars, travelling to various destinations, including Ashburton. With the arrival of their family they needed a bigger vehicle, so the third Vauxhall was replaced with a Holden station wagon. Little did they know Tom’s working life driving trucks and heavy machinery would ultimately bring them here to live in Ashburton. And when they sold the third Vauxhall, they were not thinking there would be a fourth one in their lives many years later. Well to be precise there have been two more, with the best parts of each combined to build the superb 1956 Velox which they have just finished restoring. The restoration process, which began six years ago, cranked up properly after Tom retired. Having been brought up on a farm and being around and liking machinery Tom was able – with much appreciated help and advice from others – to do much of the work himself. The car has now been on the road for two months and during that time the Farrells have clocked up quite a few miles of very pleasant motoring, during which the car has never missed a beat. Vauxhalls of that era were often used for official purposes and by the Police and company representatives. Tom does re-

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call another use for the roomy Vauxhall. He says during his hunting days three or four deer could be loaded on board! These days not so many Vauxhalls are seen and the 1956 model is one of the rarest. Tom and Linda are members of the Vauxhall Owners Club, which happens to be staging its National Rally in Grey-

mouth over Labour Weekend. The Farrells are looking forward to being there in the Vauxhall. But given the car is newly back on the road and it’s a while since they last drove a similar car all the way over the Alps, Tom says they are planning a practice run beforehand. Joining other Vauxhall enthusiasts in the region where they came from is a re-

ally fitting destination for their first major expedition in their car. There has been quite a gap in between the Farrells’ first three Vauxhalls and their fourth one, but over the years they’ve always had good memories of those first three cars. Their newly restored car has rekindled and is more than living up to those memories.

Daffodil Rally returns I n a repeat of an event initiated last year the Vintage Car Club Daffodil Rally returns this year, and it’s going to be big! All around the Country 36 Branches of the Club will all be staging events on the same day – Sunday 26 August – to raise funds for the Cancer Society. The Ashburton Branch is staging a Show and Shine at their Maronan Road Clubrooms and invites owners of all makes, models and types of vehicles to take part. And of course spectators are most welcome. The event will kick off at noon and there will be an opportunity to make a gold coin donation.

As well as a people’s choice award there will be prizes for various vehicle categories including British, American, European and Japanese. Food will be available for purchase. It will be a tremendous opportunity to meet enthusiasts see interesting vehicles and contrite to a worthwhile charity.

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Support for Kiwi rally

he two most renowned world rally commentators are demanding Rally New Zealand return to the World Rally Championship calendar. Autosport rallying editor David Evans joined the voice of rally Colin Clark’s From the Kitchen Table podcast this week to discuss a range of topics at the midway point of the 2018 season including the talk around the future of the WRC calendar. The WRC promoter Oliver Ciesla has hinted at expanding the calendar both in terms of the number of rallies as well as trying to make the championship less European dominant, with Japan and Chile tipped to make the 2019 calendar. Other events, including New Zealand, are pushing for inclusion in 2020. In 2018 there are 14 rallies with all but three (Mexico, Argentina and Australia) in Europe. “For me, we absolutely have to go back to New Zealand because it is part of our heritage. “It was there in 1972 [when the WRC first started],” Evans told Clark. “More than that, for me, New Zealand gave fantastic rallying. “Incredible pictures – ok not so many fans but amazing pictures,” Clark agreed. “You could make a TV show out of that,” Evans added. New Zealand last hosted a round of the WRC in 2012. Organisers pushed hard for inclusion in this year’s championship but were knocked back despite putting together a strong bid. At the time New Zealand was overlooked there was talk from teams that the costs of moving so much equipment that far from their European bases was just too costly to support the initiative.

But Clark and Evans think proposed events simply need to come up with a little extra money to cover the costs of getting the factory teams to their events – around $1 million per event, which might not be unachievable. “[Ciesla’s] talked for a couple of years now about the calendar and his desire for perhaps 16 rounds and he has talked about this very easy to understand eight rounds down the centre in Europe [and the proposed East African Safari rally], four rounds down through the Americas and four rounds down through South-East Asia,” Clark explained. “A lot of us thought the teams wouldn’t buy into it but he seems to have come up with a formula where the teams are partly funded to go to these farther-away events and it is coming together. “No-one is going to invest in something they don’t believe in. “They now believe the World Rally Championship is a vehicle for them that is worth investing in.” Evans likes what Ciesla is hoping to achieve with the championship and feels there is a good mix of expansion while also protecting the championship’s history. “There was this great fear that we will follow Formula 1 and that we could ditch the Italian Grand Prix to go to Azerbaijan but we seem to have maintained an understanding that we need our heritage,” Evans explained. “We need Monte [Carlo]; we need GB [Great Britain]; we need Finland and they understand that and we are getting this mix.” The 2019 calendar will be unveiled in the next couple of months.

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Friday, July 27, 2018

SUV with supercar grunt

he Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is proof that a ‘less is more’ approach doesn’t always hold true, especially in the automotive world. The new track-focused Jeep is the most powerful V8 SUV you can buy in New Zealand, surpassing the best from Audi, Bentley, BMW, Land Rover, Porsche and even the Lamborghini Urus ‘super SUV’. Yet it goes about doing so in a seemingly simple way, by adding more in every area. More displacement; more air; more petrol and a lot more noise. But it’s not all about a thunderous V8. After a week of normal road driving with all the hassle Auckland could throw its way, here are the five things you should know about the SUV performance king.

That engine

The Trackhawk experience is defined by the thumping 6.2-litre supercharged Hemi V8 under the bonnet. With more grunt then most supercars – including the latest McLaren 720S twin-turbo V8 or Lamborghini Aventador S V12 – the Track-

hawk is mind-bendingly fast for a 2.4-tonne five-seat, high-ride SUV. The engine develops 527kW of peak power at 6000rpm and 875Nm of torque at 4800rpm. 0 to 100km/h will take a mere 3.7 seconds, completing a quarter mile in 11.6 seconds and onto an unrestricted top speed of 290km/h. Break the figures down and it’s still on par with some of the most highly regarded sports cars. The Trackhawk produces 219kW per tonne, more than the current Aston Martin DB11 V12. It’s strong, too. Peak power is great, but knowing you can reach those limits over and over again is more impressive in my book. Good thing then that the Trackhawk’s power and drivetrain has been developed and tested to allow customers to experience that performance all day long, literally. Part of the Trackhawk’s testing

scheduling included multiple on-tack 24 hour tests, only stopping for fuel (which must of happened often) and tyres. The full drivetrain was also put under strain at the drag strip, with Jeep claiming prototypes were capable of 2000 repeat launches without failure.

It prefers to send power rearward

Even in its most subdued drive mode, the Trackhawk wants to send the majority of its power to the rear axle. In Auto the front-to-rear torque split is 40/60 and more power will only be sent to the front wheels in Snow (50/50) or Tow (60/40) settings. But where the Trackhawk’s balance is transformed is in its two racier modes. In Sport torque is split 35/65, while shift times are also reduced by 50 per cent and suspension is tightened. In Track mode the split becomes more pronounced at 30/70, and shift times are reduced to 180 milliseconds. The changes can be felt behind the wheel as the rear comes into play, helping to turn the SUV as you roll the throttle in a corner. However, be sure to

have the nose pointing in exactly the right place upon corner exit, or a foot-fill of throttle will leave you with understeer.

The interior

With prices starting at $169,990, the Jeep Trackhawk is priced smack bang in the middle of the luxury SUV market. Luckily the cabin is appointed appropriately for a such a competitive segment. The Trackhawk gains a bespoke steering wheel, embroieded leather seats with heating and cooling functions and carbon fibre trim pieces matched with soft-touch materials. The 7-inch driver display and central 8.4-inch touch screen infotainment screen are modern and helpful, especially when customising drive modes. You can add to the luxury feel with a panoramic sunroof, Premium Metal interior Package or 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, all offered as an option.

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As fuel prices rise and congestion on our roads continues to increase, the appeal of a 700+hp car with an advertised fuel usage of 16.8-litres per 100km has not wavered. Kiwis love performance cars, V8s especially, and the Trackhawk proves that passion and buying power is still present in 2018. When the model was announced for the New Zealand market earlier this year, Jeep confirmed that 75 Trackhawks would make their way down under. By May, half of our allocation was already accounted for. And now half way through July, the choice for Kiwi buyers has witted even further. At the time of writing, only two Jeep Trackhawks were listed on driven.co.nz, none of which were brand new. In fact, only one new model could be found in dealerships nationwide. This isn’t a big seller for Jeep. But it shows no matter how obscure or ridiculous, there’s always a niche ... even for a muscle SUV.

Ducatisti descend on the Adriatic Riviera

DW2018 hits the ground running with all the elements necessary to celebrate its 10th anniversary with flair, exceeding all records and expectations. The big festival that every two years attracts Ducatisti and motorcyclists from all over the world is in full swing at the Marco Simoncelli Misano World Circuit, running from Friday, July 20 to Sunday, July 22. It all started at the harbour in Cattolica, as the Adriatic Riviera began to experience the peaceful invasion of the Ducatisti, which also calls for an off-circuit event in the evening. Friday night a parade of thousands of motorcycles will depart from the circuit and travel to the pier of Rimini for a “rustida” and the Scrambler Beach Party energised by a DJ set from Ringo and Virgin Radio. They arrived on their motorcycles and every other means of transport to reach the Misano circuit on time to be present from the very first day of this incredible event. Visitors started queueing outside the

circuit in the early hours of the morning, waiting for the gates to open at 8 am. The first to enter were three Ducatisti who rode from Greece on their Multistrada motorbikes, rewarded for their enthusiasm and for officially opening WDW2018. The public of WDW2018 is a mix of people coming from all over the world. According to pre-sales data, 60 per cent of the participants are Italian, but the remaining 40 per cent confirm the power and appeal of the Ducati brand all over the world. The Ducatisti come from the USA, Europe, Japan, Australia, Russia, India, but also from Brazil, New Zealand, China and the Philippines. WDW2018 is also bursting with competitions and challenges on the track among Ducati riders. The Scrambler Flat Track Race took place on Friday at the Misano circuit. A hardfought race full of twists, spectacular slides, duels and pursuits that saw the victory of Andrea Dovizioso, who has repeated the performance of WDW 2016, confirming that he is unbeatable in that race.

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ifferent words and different languages. “Stupenda”, “magnifique”, “schön”, “enorme”. But all with the same substance. Ten international followers of SEAT received an exclusive first look at its newest model, the SEAT Tarraco. Coming from the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain, the fans had the chance to admire the company’s third SUV up close before its international presentation in September. After receiving an invitation to visit the Martorell facilities, the ten SEAT fans were in for a big surprise. They were told to, “Go on in, take a seat and enjoy” before walking into a dimly lit room: taking turns in pairs, the fans walked into the company’s auditorium where they could only make out a couple of chairs. “Why is it so dark in here? I can’t see anything”, says one of the baffled visitors. “What’s going on here?”, adds the second as he takes his seat. When the dark cover is pulled back for them to discover the surprise, “What an elegant silhouette – it’s stunning”, says one of the fans. “I want it”, exclaims another who has travelled from the UK with her daughter. Tarraco, Latin for Tarragona, is the first SEAT model name chosen by popular vote after more than 146,000 fans participated in the final phase of the #SEATseekingName initiative. The new SEAT Tarraco – a large seven seat SUV – adds to the Spanish carmaker’s biggest ever product offensive and will be unveiled in Tarragona in September.

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Number reduction a hot topic K

enny Rogers once sang that you’ve got to know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em, but one Ashburton District Councillor is obviously not much of a fan of country music, judging by events in the council chambers yesterday morning. Discussions around the decision to reduce councillor numbers from 12 down to nine turned into somewhat of a war of words across the floor and at certain points, actually became quite embarrassing. Councillor Selwyn Price was certainly not backward in going forward in his thoughts on the proposal, in fact it was very apparent from the outset that his opinion was firm and there was

no chanced of it wavering. Price, to his credit, stood firm on his beliefs – and no one can question his passion and motivations, but as a casual observer sitting in the public gallery, he did himself no favours with his impassioned pleas for the status quo. It wasn’t so much a case of what he was saying, but more in the way that he was delivering it. Called into question on a num-

ber of occasions for his disregard to what was being said in submissions, before then turning on the council itself and labelling the entire process as flawed, he appeared to raise the ire of more than one or two of his fellow councillors. The shaking of heads, raised eyebrows and humorous smiles from some around the table, gave plenty of credence to that. But what really let things down – and in effect, wiped a lot of the good points he raised were the snide, almost petty-like, comments that were used as throwaway phrases throughout his multiple dialogues. In one breath he subtly criticised a former mayor on their use of having the casting vote by

ending a comment with “and look where that has got us in the past” and then in almost the very next breath criticised a fellow councillor for his involvement in the proposal being put forth for discussion in the first place. The entire situation had the potential to get completely out of hand, with more than one raised voice across the council tables as endless points of order were called between Price and councillor Stuart Wilson – and then at one point by Price to deputy mayor Neil Brown, who was in charge of the extraordinary meeting. Brown did a fine job of keeping things in check. He let opinions be shared but stopped them short when

they overstepped the mark and without his calm approach things could have become a lot worse than they did. It was very clear that the subject of representation has been a hotbed of thought and opinion from all of our councillors across the board and everyone who spoke, either in favour of or against put forth some strong points to each side of the argument. Ultimately the decision was made to press forward with the proposal to reduce numbers, but something would suggest that we might not have heard the last of this saga yet – with the chances of an appeal by one, or more of those who ticked the against box in their submissions, seeming highly likely.

people and wounding six others. (Jim D. Adkisson later pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.) Two bombs targeting civilians at a packed square in Istanbul, Turkey, killed 17 people. Iran hanged 29 people convicted of murder, drug trafficking and other crimes. Carlos Sastre of Spain won the Tour de France in one of the closest finishes in the 105-year-old race. Five years ago: Security forces and armed men clashed with supporters of Egypt’s ousted president, Mohammed Morsi,

killing at least 80 people. More than a thousand inmates escaped a prison in Libya as protesters stormed political party offices across the country. One year ago: New White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci attacked chief of staff Reince Priebus and other White House officials in sometimes profane terms. (A day later, President Donald Trump announced that Priebus was being replaced by John Kelly. Scaramucci himself was ousted on July 31.) The Boy Scouts’ chief executive apologised to those offended by the aggressive

political rhetoric in President Donald Trump’s recent speech to the Scouts’ national jamboree. As the stock price in Amazon hit an all-time high, CEO Jeff Bezos briefly became the world’s richest man; Microsoft founder Bill Gates then reclaimed the lead by late in the afternoon as Amazon stock fell nearly 1 per cent for the day. Today’s Birthdays: TV producer Norman Lear is 96. Actor John Pleshette is 76. Olympic gold medal figure skater Peggy Fleming is 70. Singer Maureen McGovern is 69. Actress Janet Eilber is 67. Rock musician Tris

Imboden (Chicago) is 67. Actress Roxanne Hart is 64. Comedianactress-writer Carol Leifer is 62. Jazz singer Karrin Allyson is 56. Rock singer Juliana Hatfield is 51. Actor Julian McMahon is 50. Rock musician Abe Cunningham is 45. Singer-songwriter Pete Yorn is 44. Former MLB All-Star Alex Rodriguez is 43. Actress/ comedian Heidi Gardner is 35. Golfer Jordan Spieth is 25. Actress Alyvia Alyn Lind is 11. Thought for Today: “We usually know what we can do, but temptation shows us who we are.” — Thomas a Kempis, German theologian (1380-1471).

Matt Markham

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, July 27, the 208th day of 2018. There are 157 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 27, 1974, the House Judiciary Committee voted 27-11 to adopt the first of three articles of impeachment against President Richard Nixon, charging he had personally engaged in a course of conduct designed to obstruct justice in the Watergate case. On this date: In 1789, President George Washington signed a measure establishing the Department of Foreign Affairs, forerunner of the Department of State. In 1909, during the first official test of the US Army’s first airplane, Orville Wright flew himself and a passenger, Lt. Frank Lahm, above Fort Myer, Va., for one hour and 12 minutes. In 1921, Canadian researcher Frederick Banting and his assistant, Charles Best, succeeded in isolating the hormone insulin at the University of Toronto. In 1942, during World War II, the First Battle of El Alamein in Egypt ended in a draw as Allied forces stalled the progress of Axis invaders. (The Allies went on to win a clear victory over the Axis in the Second Battle of El Alamein later that year.) In 1960, Vice President Richard M. Nixon was nominated for president on the first ballot at the Republican national convention in Chicago. In 1996, terror struck the Atlanta Olympics as a pipe bomb exploded, directly killing one person and injuring 111. (Antigovernment extremist Eric Rudolph later pleaded guilty to the bombing, exonerating security guard Richard Jewell, who had been wrongly suspected.) In 2003, comedian Bob Hope died in Toluca Lake, California, at age 100. Ten years ago: A gunman went on a rampage at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville, killing two

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uesday started out like most others would. The 4am alarm went off and like every other weekday morning it seemed like it was only a few minutes earlier I had hit the hay. Halfway through the shower I thought “I don’t feel that flash”. I put it down to drowsiness and continued on. Halfway through my mug of coffee at work I still wasn’t a hundred. I thought I better start doing some recording now, just in case I go downhill. By half six I was very relieved about that decision, as I had been hit by two trucks and a bus. The simple act of recording a voice break without sounding like I had been hit by the afore mentioned vehicles was exhausting! By 8am I had called my boss in Auckland and excused myself and I was tucked up in bed again. Apart from a few rushed trips to the throne I only ventured out of the scratcher three times. The first was around 11am and that was a test. Let’s get up and see how I feel. My timing was pretty good though, Manda was battling with the fire. “I don’t know how you do it, I have re-lit this thing at least three times and it’s still not going properly!” A quick rearrangement of the wood and it was shortly burning away nicely. I have said on many occasions that Manda should get in touch with Alan Burgess and the crew at the Fire Brigade and offer her services. I’m sure she could rock up to most fires they battle with an armful of macrocarpa and have it extinguished in no time. I got up once in the afternoon, mainly to let Manda and Maddy know that I was still alive, but only just! Then once more in the evening at dinner time, which was nearly enough to incite another rushed trip as mentioned earlier. Not because Manda’s cooking is similar to her fire starting, she is a wonderful cook, just the smell of the food made me feel

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Zuckerberg set to lose $24 billion Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to lose his spot as the third richest person in the world, after the Silicon Valley technology giant posted a rare miss on revenue and user numbers, as it suffered the impact of a string of scandals and the introduction of tough new European data privacy rules. Facebook shares fell as much as 25 per cent in after-hours trade. If the drop is reflected in regular trading today, it would be the biggest one-day fall ever recorded by Facebook, and could wipe more than $US17 billion ($24.8b) from Zuckerberg’s fortunes. Zuckerberg had just recently overtaken Warren Buffett as the third richest person, but would slip back down the rankings to sixth place, reports the Daily Telegraph. Facebook’s revenue came in at $US13.23b for the three months to the end of June, up from $US9.2b a year earlier, but down on analyst forecasts for $US13.36b. Its operating margins slipped to 44 per cent from 47 per cent, although earnings per share was $US1.74,

Facebook reported its revenue at $US13.23b for the three months to the end of June. lent or extremist content, security second half of 2018, and we exagainst forecasts of $US1.72. and marketing. pect our revenue growth rates Investors were further disapZuckerberg, however, exto decline by high single-digit pointed during the company’s pressed optimism about the fupercentages from prior quarters earnings call, when Facebook ture. sequentially in both Q3 and Q4,” provided guidance for the com“We are committed to investing said CFO David Wehner. ing quarters, and said revenue to keep people safe and secure, He added that expenses are growth was likely to continue to and to keep building meaninglikely to increase 50 per cent to 60 slow during the rest of the year ful new ways to help people conper cent compared with last year and expense growth would outnect,” he said. as the company spends more on strip revenue growth in 2019. There had been some concern hiring thousands of content mod“Our total revenue growth rates about user growth levels ahead erators to stop the spread of viowill continue to decelerate in the

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of the results, particularly in Europe, where industry experts had warned over the effect of the new General Data Protection Regulation which had meant Facebook was required to ask users whether they wanted to “opt-in” to its data policies or stop using the site. Although monthly average users ticked up 11 per cent year on year across the site to 2.23 billion, this was the slowest growth ever recorded in this metric, and was also down on analyst forecasts. User numbers in Europe slipped over the three months to 376 million from 377 million. Facebook said it would not be providing any guidance on user engagement in Europe, although the company said the decline was purely down to GDPR and not engagement trends. Wehner said GDPR had not had a significant impact on Facebook’s advertising revenue in the period, although said advertisers were still adapting to the changes. “We do think that there will be some modest impact ... on revenue growth” going forward, he added. - NZME

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Reporting season shaded by trade R eporting season has been front of mind for investors this week, with a plethora of results from some of the world’s largest companies. Trade has again dominated headlines for markets while Theresa May took control of Brexit talks. President Trump’s twitter account showed no signs of slowing down this week, as he intensified the trade battle with China as well as accusing other countries of currency manipulation. The president said he was prepared to impose tariffs on all Chinese goods imported to the US, following the $US34 billion worth of tariffs recently enacted. While investors hope the two largest economies will patch things up, a trade war between the two countries could significantly aggravate a global economic downturn. Conversely, Trump met with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Washington on Wednesday, with both leaders aiming to lower tariffs and trade barriers between the US and Europe. The Europeans agreed to lower industrial tariffs on a range of imports but have yet to finalise an agreement on car tariffs. Investors cheered the concession which sent US markets soaring. The tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed to an all-time high, while the S&P 500 closed within 1 per cent of a record high. US reporting season remains a key focus in markets with over 170 S&P 500 companies reporting this week. So far, performance has been very strong with 90 per cent of companies posting stronger than expected earnings and 76 per cent beating revenue

Jeremy Flood ON THE MARKETS

estimates. Earnings are up 21 per cent on the prior year, which would mark the second-highest growth rate since the third quarter of 2010. One of the key results was Google’s parent company Alphabet. Expectations were high and the tech giant delivered. Alphabet’s share price jumped 3.9 per cent after revenue beat expectations, driven by strong momentum across all business segments. Facebook also posted an alltime high ahead of its result on Wednesday. However, following the second quarter result, the share price plummeted more than 24 per cent, wiping $US130 billion off the company’s market value. The company beat on earnings, as expected, but missed on revenue as well as reporting lower daily active user counts in Europe. Company executives also spooked markets by saying revenue growth was forecast to decline and margins will weaken. Back home, the local reporting season kicked off this week, with full year results from Abano Healthcare and Oceania Healthcare. In addition, a number of companies held their AGMs which provided investors with an insight of how well companies are performing. Oceania Healthcare reported a

lift in all key financial results for the year ending May, after just over a year as a publicly traded company. The result exceeded IPO forecasts with a strong earnings boost. Annual profit jumped 72 per cent on the back of higher revaluations and strong operating performance. Oceania and other retirement village operators are expanding their businesses to benefit from increased demand as the population ages. Abano Healthcare also produced a good result. The company reported record revenue and earnings, beating market expectations. The company continues growth through the acquisition of dental practices in New Zealand and Australia and noted Australian conditions had improved on last year. Over to the UK, Prime Minister Theresa May is taking personal control of Brexit talks with the EU with Dominic Raab deputising for her. Raab replaced David Davis, who quit in protest over May’s Brexit proposal. The UK has voted to leave the European Union on Friday, March 29, 2019 and has provisionally agreed on how much the UK owes the EU. Talks are now focusing on what happens to UK citizens living in the EU and EU citizens living in the UK. Jeremy Flood works for Craigs Investment Partners. This article should not be deemed as advice. Disclosure statement available free of charge and on request.

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K Asano (a4) S Toolooa (a4) J Laking K Mudhoo (a1) T Comignaghi (a2) T Moseley T Jonker (a3) C Johnson

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12:43pm

D AVE ROBBIE THE LEGEND SPRINT $1,365, C0, 295m

1 73323 Yee Coo Coo nwtd 1 J McInerney 2 2 36 Chortle nwtd C N Anderson 3 3 6X443 Okuku Mistress nwtd R Casey 4 4 Barossa nwtd R Blackburn 5 35765 Goldstar Wilson nwtd S & B Evans 6 886 Dreamy Baxter nwtd J McInerney 7 87555 Homebush Satara nwtd J McInerney 2:02pm SHAWEIGH MAID EN J McInerney opt 606 $10,000, MDN, 1600m 8 8856 Homebush Mikey nwtd 9 68577 Sweet Fix nwtd J M Jopson 4 1 63522 Wentworth (3) 58.5 Michael & Nikki White L Callaway 10 66878 Sly Ken nwtd R Wales 2 349 Dundee Flag (11) 58.5 B & S Anderton J Lowry THE TURF SPORTS BAR STAKES 3 3 7X460. Hatrick Boys (1) 58.5 T Rae B Grylls 1:01pm $2,390, C0, 520m 4 076. Hercules Morse (2) 58.5 P Collins 1 T Moseley Cookie Biscuit nwtd R Wales 5 X0X99. Hank Marvin (10) 58.5 A Hoffman C Barnes 1 1 2 4 Zara Cheebee nwtd R Wales 6 56X06 Jimmy Vital (6) 58.5 A Carston K Asano (a4) Our Tyson nwtd R Wales 7 Super Moon (8) 58.5 S Haisma T Jonker (a3) 3 4 535F4 Ben Vane King nwtd J McInerney 1 8 4L222 She’s Fun (13) 56.5 S Price T Comignaghi (a2) 4 5 Bender Truth nwtd A Bradshaw 2 9 24238. Mowenna (12) 56.5 J & K Parsons E Wright (a4) 3 6 5 Jay Grim nwtd R Wales 10 00504 Dylans Pride (7) 56.5 S Cameron C Johnson 7 Mohican Run nwtd A Bradshaw 11 0X0 Flags A Flying (5) 56.5 S Haisma J Fawcett (a2) 2 8 55662 Bahama Queen nwtd J Dunn 12 X6500 Franky Doyle (4) 56.5 M Dijkstra C Campbell (a3) 9 Jay Shirley nwtd R Wales 13 0099. Rockwithme (9) 56.5 A McKay K Mudhoo (a1) 10 Jax Jewel nwtd C Roberts

2:37pm opt 607

END OF SEASON MAID EN 1 600 $10,000, MDN, 1600m

1 96734. Painted Angel (1) 58.5 M Price 2 69X04 Head Office (4) 58.5 Charles/Corbett 1 3 40X00 Courts King (7) 58.5 J & K Parsons 4 8X0X7 Iceberg Rock (2) 58.5 P Robson 5 0X087. Over Think (5) 58.5 Champion/Murphy 6 0X000 Wilkie George (9) 58.5 S Clark 1 1 7 8X522 Mamma Sans (12) 56.5 Kennedy/Furlong 3 8 43023 Miss Catherine (13) 56.5 G Tippett 9 0X3 Jildi Jildi (10) 56.5 S Haisma 2 10 9X566 Queen El Jay (6) 56.5 Harris/Moore 11 75 Latasso (3) 56.5 K & P Hughes 4 12 70760 Rip Into Ghia (11) 56.5 A Carston 13 89 Luvabattle (8) 56.5 Michael & Nikki White

K Mudhoo (a1) T Jonker (a3) C Campbell (a3) B Morgenrood B Hong (a4) T Moseley T Comignaghi (a2) G Jogoo (a1) J Fawcett (a2) C Johnson S Toolooa (a4) K Williams L Callaway

1:18pm

1 1 2 2 3:12pm STAFF SERVICES HAND ICAP 3 3 opt 608 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 4 4 1 80305 Joby (8) 60 A Carston K Asano (a4) 5

1 87484 Smash Reward nwtd 3 1 2 34X23 High Violet nwtd 2 3 52286 Cassia nwtd 4 58772 Another Joy nwtd 4 5 TX74 Call Me Dolly nwtd 6 8376 Nikko Baxter nwtd 7 66865 Homebush Pete nwtd 8 24433 Goldstar Mika nwtd 9 68577 Sweet Fix nwtd 10 8868 Homebush Connor nwtd 1:35pm

6 4 7 8 9 10

34231 Smash Gator 17.51 68421 Distinctive Miss 17.50 27173 Ohoka Magic 17.45 88866 Epic Fantasy 17.41 58834 Black Dan 17.6 0

CLARKSON’S SIGN STUD IO D ASH $1,365, C0, 295m

M Grant R Blackburn J McInerney J M Jopson A Botherway J McInerney J McInerney S & B Evans J M Jopson J McInerney

COALGATE TAVERN SPRINT $1,685, C1/2, 295m

M Grant A Joyce L Waretini J M Jopson J McInerney

67128 Cosmic Ryder 17.47 84614 My Bro Michael 17.43 55815 Unverified 17.56 22221 Say Cheese 17.45 12 Gotcha Bolt 17.79

1:52pm

1 2 2 1 3 3 4 5 6 4 7 SCRATCHED 8 9 FAREWELL & THANK YOU ALAN SHAND 10

1 07797. Gentil Tonton (6) 59 J Blackadder 1 2 2 09234 Kings Pal (5) 58 B Smith 3 3 0X867 Locally Sauced (3) 56 G & T Shaw 4 41284 Speedy Jax (2) 54 K & P Hughes 4 5 50350. Rapt N Red (1) 54 S Haisma 6 70871 Go Go Gonzo (4) 54 S Cameron 4:22pm opt 610

S Toolooa (a4) B Morgenrood C Johnson J Laking B Grylls K Mudhoo (a1) T Jonker (a3) SCRATCHED K Williams T Comignaghi (a2) T Moseley J Fawcett (a2)

76716 Homebush Ellie 17.39 32177 White Not Wong 17.53 36315 Ring Clown 17.2 6 31624 Platonic Affair 17.6 7 71886 Goldstar Spotty 17.52 36827 Lord Protector 17.41 25455 Mitcham Reado nwtd 12463 Sweet As Brad 17.41 22221 Say Cheese 17.45 4117 Gotcha Zena 17.53

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3 1 4 5 3 6 7 CHRIS & LISA EARL D ASH 8 $1,685, C1/2, 295m 9 J McInerney 10 J McInerney M Robinson J McInerney A Lee J McInerney

J M Jopson M Grant L Waretini S & B Evans B Dann J McInerney R Blackburn A Lee J McInerney

45722 Verta Bale nwtd 33146 Cawbourne Zulu 38.2 5 11867 Don’t Knocka Gee nwtd 22633 Cawbourne Taylor nwtd 85344 Vicarious nwtd 52254 Gray Bale nwtd 38465 Cawbourne Zayne nwtd 44764 Oity Allen nwtd

5:42pm

M Roberts M Roberts L Cole M Roberts M Roberts M Roberts J & D Bell M Roberts Track In

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AD EPT ACCOUNTANTS C3 F Type: All $3,475, C3, 520m 1193m;

1 23651 All About Space 30 .52 2 E Duganzich 1 2 31111 Clover Bubba 30 .0 0 A Turnwald DOUBLE 3 3 42836 Bigtime Talker 30 .2 0 L Cole TREBLES 4 53364 Bigtime Serena 30 .58 L Cole QUADDIE 5 74427 Dyna Vernon nwtd M Roberts PLACE 6 6 31F15 Tommy The Jett nwtd A Turnwald 4 7 23442 Bigtime MacDaddy 30 .0 9 L Cole 5:00pm POWER FARMING CANTERBURY STAKES opt 801 2:10pm 8 23266 Dyna Boomer nwtd Kettlewell & Phillips $2,505, C1, 520m PX # REC 9 65526 Cawbourne Foxy 30 .2 6 C Morris 3 1 24352 Goldstar Whitey 31.16 S & B Evans 4 1 95225 S Kite 4 2 45332 Gotcha Rocky nwtd J McInerney 10 37158 Rowdy Ruby 30 .42 3 2 26 3 41183 Bashful Buffy 31.0 9 J McInerney WANGANUI TOYOTA C5F 3 4 54331 Opawa Pam 31.39 R Wales 6:12pm $3,160, C5, 305m 4 27005 5 42636 Go Belle 30 .96 J & D Fahey 4 1 23147 Scooter’s Rose 17.47 M Flipp 2 5 P82 2 6 336X1 Zarbo Allen nwtd C Roberts 1 2 57121 Sir Duggie 17.35 L Cole 6 34824 1 7 3X161 Dyna Lenny 30 .76 C Roberts 3 71148 Bigtime Basher 17.39 L Cole 7 36X 8 31445 Goldstar Sydney 31.11 S & B Evans 4 25414 Idol Hot 17.39 M Flipp 9 15645 Forbury Flyer nwtd 8 J McInerney 5 34471 Tyson’s Quest 17.46 B Marsh 10 55334 Darlek Ian nwtd J McInerney 1 9 64 2 6 25253 Allegro Gun 17.0 7 L Cole 10 77464 GO THE CRUSAD ERS SPRINT 7 22441 Lover 17.30 A Turnwald 2:26pm $1,685, C1/2, 295m 3 8 31366 Mila Mila 17.50 A Turnwald 11 0X073 2 1 87884 Chop Shop 17.32 J McInerney 9 14842 Bigtime Lucy 17.6 2 L Cole 12 28479 2 45581 Dime Diva 17.55 J Tanner 10 21882 Frisky Gambler 17.6 3 A Turnwald 13 08P06 3 56341 Ohoka Pheobe 17.6 2 L Waretini 14 88537 3 4 15641 Smash Damage 17.30 WANGANUI CHRONICLE C2F 15 03384 M Grant 6:40 pm 5 82235 Flaming Sambuca 17.2 6 J McInerney $2,960, C2, 520m 4 1 43638 Opawa Mine 30 .72 N Udy 5:26pm 1 6 22111 Zefside 17.74 J McInerney 4 7 44853 Know Respect 17.2 8 1 2 33531 Djay Dynamix 30 .13 G Cleeve L Cole opt 802 3 1 0250X 8 53544 Whose He 17.44 A Joyce 3 27714 Thrilling Eddie 30 .13 J & D Bell 9 22221 Say Cheese 17.45 A Lee 2 4 26232 Bigtime Acacia 30 .36 L Cole 2 0X7 10 17X15 Epic Mate 17.41 J M Jopson 3 5 42456 Bigtime Monty 30 .2 8 L Cole 3 6 21115 Zara Zara nwtd M Flipp 4 30020 SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES 2:46pm 1 5 02 Kettlewell & Phillips $2,860, C2, 520m 7 82333 Ivanhov 30 .39 3 1 37751 Spring Sam 30 .40 J & D Bell 6 00226 J McInerney 8 61453 Cawbourne Symsy 30 .58 4 2 82141 Torpedo Tuck 30 .6 0 A Bradshaw 9 86522 Bigtime Kate 30 .43 L Cole 7 3 48837 Sozin’s Emperor nwtd 2 8 X6322 J McInerney 10 86647 Chip Off Block 30 .49 J McArthur 2 4 15412 Go Brat 30 .16 R Wales 9 65976 THE FORMPRO AMAZING CHASE 201 8 5 43165 Bossy Affair 30 .2 9 L Waretini 7:05pm $60,000, INV, 520m 1 6 11125 Dyna Walter 30 .0 5 C Roberts 4 10 6X627 C Roberts 7 65256 Smash Calling 30 .56 M Grant 1 11111 Dyna Weslyn nwtd 11 2 2 15136 Dyna Dave 2 9.99 C Roberts 8 53513 Homebush Ragna 30 .47 J McInerney 12 004 3 7324X Pinny Mack nwtd S Clark 9 35464 Allen Hadrian 30 .2 4 C Roberts 4 4 11821 Cawbourne Krusty 2 9.80 M Roberts 5:52pm 10 83738 Swirling Pearls 30 .34 J Tanner 5 12116 Dyna Elwyn nwtd C Roberts opt 803 SPECTATOR’S BAR & BISTRO SPRINT FINAL 3 1 27X12 1 6 11111 Bigtime Paddy 2 9.79 3:03pm L Cole $1,900, C2f, 295m L Cole 2 2267X 2 1 22342 Native Scout 17.44 B Dann 7 24122 Ask King Jeff 2 9.97 4 3 48643 3 8 51534 Nature’s Gent 2 9.6 8 A Turnwald 3 2 51632 Snickerdoodle 17.42 B Dann C Roberts 4 5X621 1 3 35115 Nippa Martino 17.49 J McInerney 9 12125 Avenger Bale 30 .0 2 L Cole 5 09451 4 4 36432 Know Logic 17.44 G Cleeve 10 28244 Bigtime Tears 2 9.84 5 87722 Sierra Delta 17.45 S & B Evans FIRST SECURITY C4 1 6 22555 7 51323 6 13861 We Rocking 17.44 Hart & Taylor 7:51pm $2,390, C4, 305m 7 13251 Call Me Joe 17.44 A Botherway 1 X3181 Bigtime Danger 17.82 G & S Fredrickson 8 23754 8 27551 Ohoka Angel 17.41 L Waretini 2 264X7 Hip Hop Rapper 17.49 2 B Marsh 9 53331 9 12463 Sweet As Brad 17.41 R Blackburn 1 3 22565 Hypocritical 17.32 A Turnwald 10 76173 Running Freer 17.2 8 C Weir 2 4 83656 Missing Allegro 17.6 2 G & S Fredrickson 6:22pm LIVAMOL SPRINT 4 5 12778 Bigtime Narelle 17.54 L Cole opt 804 3:21pm $1,685, C1/2, 295m 6 11588 Bigtime Charlie 17.56 3 1 41773 M Gowan 2 1 34123 Homebush Hazel 17.52 J McInerney 3 7 34356 Bigtime Doug 17.2 8 L Cole 2 09120 1 2 44412 Lonely Baxter 17.33 J McInerney 8 48336 Rapper Tilly 17.73 S Kite 3 06718 3 76173 Running Freer 17.2 8 C Weir 9 F1768 Bigtime Roll 17.6 5 L Cole 4 60838 4 61475 Hatfield 17.41 R Blackburn 10 77718 Three Amigos 17.55 J & D Bell 5 6X666 3 5 73341 Abacus Magic 17.39 L Waretini 4 6 69X41 4 6 17864 Jinja Cody 17.41 J McInerney VISIT WHANGANUI AMAZING CHASE CONSOLATION RACE 7 87187 Goldstar Power 17.59 S & B Evans 8:18pm $10,000, INV, 520m 7 57458 8 88187 Zircon 17.2 8 3 1 86733 Cawbourne Trixy 30 .0 2 J M Jopson M Roberts 8 91710 9 22221 Say Cheese 17.45 A Lee 1 2 17211 Dirk Bale 2 9.95 C Roberts 9 54971 10 53X36 Dagny nwtd J M Jopson 3 28244 Bigtime Tears 2 9.84 L Cole 4 32433 Idol Tom 30 .30 M Flipp 10 90458 1 11 14352 5 71756 Cawbourne Palmer 30 .37 A Turnwald 2 12 41231 6 67133 Waitohi nwtd A Turnwald 4 7 12125 Avenger Bale 30 .0 2 C Roberts 13 21170 2 8 12142 Dusty Gambler nwtd K Walsh 14 50X24 9 11867 Don’t Knocka Gee 30 .0 8 L Cole 6:48pm July 27 10 23316 Cristiane Cyborg nwtd Today at Hatrick Raceway H Mullane opt 805 3 1 45082 THE ROCK 95.2FM C4 /5 Weather: Few Showers 8:46pm 1 2 X6242 $4,735, C4/5, 520m 1 1 11131 Monster Fish nwtd A Turnwald 3 8X095 DOUBLES 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 2 2 15253 Arden Emgrand 30 .0 5 A Turnwald 4 X8545 TREBLES 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 4 5 08244 3 3 11156 Bigtime Forest 30 .2 0 L Cole QUADDIES 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 4 4 3337F Bigtime Wendle 30 .19 L Cole 6 561X3 PLACE 6 7-8-9-10-11-12 7 5 15465 Bigtime Liam 30 .11 L Cole L Cole 8 21047 ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C3 6 23225 Bigtime OnFire 2 9.94 4:31pm $2,035, C3, 305m 7 11427 Bigtime Twinkle 30 .51 L Cole 9 47457 L Cole 10 30221 PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time Trainer 8 44172 Bigtime Zack 30 .35 2 1 36768 Cawbourne Owen 17.80 L Cole K Gommans 9 3847F Me Jane 30 .0 0 11 16333 2 31767 Sozin’s Noir 17.96 A Turnwald J McInerney 10 75444 Party Every Day nwtd 2 3 37158 Rowdy Ruby 17.91 S Kite LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C3 F 7:33pm 1 4 56341 Butterball 17.59 M Gowan 9:16pm $2,185, C3, 305m opt 806 3 5 32652 Cawbourne Chezzy 17.78 N Udy 4 1 43329 2 1 12243 Mikachu 17.59 A Turnwald 6 48877 Kirkham Jasper 17.6 0 C Morris 2 2 55833 1 2 62811 Bigtime Minnie 17.6 1 L Cole 7 51626 Alamein Lady 17.79 Kettlewell & Phillips 3 12834 Mitsuta 17.6 3 D Edlin 3 63890 4 8 88X41 Polly The Dolly 17.71 J & D Bell 4 11348 Nippa Eel 17.86 3 4 X0337 J McInerney 9 72656 Gotcha Penny nwtd J McInerney 5 32443 Opawa Bear 17.77 N Udy 5 63752 10 78164 Bigtime Kylie 17.82 L Cole 6 12521 Bacon My Heart 17.79 N Udy 6 4X775 3 7 43272 Bigtime Steve 17.79 L Cole 7 49050 RAY HUNTLEY MEMORIAL FINAL C1 4:49pm 4 8 26125 Bigtime Chris 17.80 L Cole 8 3110 $2,605, C1f, 520m 1 32781 Mischief Viking 30 .89 9 Kettlewell & Phillips N Udy 9 51626 Alamein Lady 17.79 4 2 42115 Tuna Speed 30 .44 J & D Bell 10 05863 E Duganzich 10 88X41 Polly The Dolly 17.71 3 57235 Go Ring nwtd M Flipp 1 11 78241 BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C4 F 1 4 24512 All Black Star 30 .80 E Duganzich 9:46pm $2,590, C4, 305m 12 2 5 85572 Lucky Mick nwtd N Udy 1 22137 Cawbourne Brandy nwtd J & D Bell 13 30895 3 6 51315 Spot On Hearty nwtd E Duganzich 2 23215 So Over It 17.49 C Morris 14 86712 7 26525 Bigtime Maci nwtd S Kite 15 2 3 11363 Bigtime Conrad 17.57 G & S Fredrickson 8 77562 Go Show 31.45 N Udy 1 4 73711 Millie Prince 17.72 L Cole 16 20730 9 16434 Princess Pea nwtd P Taylor 5 11557 Mahala Bay 17.75 Howe & Woods 17 X5100 10 4F146 Bigtime Logan 30 .39 L Cole 4 6 61864 Rain And Tears 17.36 M Roberts 8:00pm 7 82452 Al’s Apprentice 17.59 W Kite opt 807 PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 D F 5:14pm 3 8 54541 Bigtime Victory 17.56 L Cole 1 90239 $3,995, C1d, 645m 2 1 47543 Mister Ebby 38.10 A Turnwald 9 22565 Hypocritical 17.32 A Turnwald 4 2 67327 Allen Mack nwtd M Roberts 10 34356 Bigtime Doug 17.2 8 L Cole

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Friday, July 27, 2018

In brief

■ PHAR LAP RACEWAY

Trainer wary of the weights A weight-conscious Sean Cameron is taking every precaution to have Go Go Gonzo at the right place in the handicap for him to go one better in pursuit of his winter goal. To that end, the well-travelled Waiuku trainer has opted to run last season’s Grand National Hurdles (4200m) runner-up on the flat in today’s Farewell & Thank You Alan Shand Handicap (2100m) at the Phar Lap Raceway. “If he wins another one over the hurdles he’ll be getting too much weight so we’ll wait for the Sydenham and then the National,” Cameron said. Cameron said Go Go Gonzo’s last-start win over fences showed he was on target for the Riccarton double. “He had a virus so we treated him after he was disappointing at Timaru, that cleaned him up and he won pretty well at Wingatui the other day. “He’s back to his old self and he’s very well now. I couldn’t be happier with him.” Matt Cropp has been booked to ride Go Go Gonzo in the Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge Sydenham Hurdles (3100m) at Riccarton on August 4 with the Hospitality New Zealand Canterbury Grand National Hurdles (4200m) mount four days later up for grabs. “Matt’s on him the first day and the rest will take care of itself I guess,” Cameron said.

Little’s leap of faith A road trip to Rotorua for tomorrow’s Woods Contracting Taumarunui Gold Cup (2200m) might be Trisha Lea’s last stop before jumps racing at Oakbank or Warrnambool next year. Wairarapa trainer Kylie Little revealed that the staying feature was likely to be Trisha Lea’s final run for the winter, though she is keen on the Zed six-year-old mare securing her jumping ticket with a view to a Victorian autumn campaign next year. “This will probably be her last run – she’s had a long preparation but hopefully she’s got one more big one in her,” Little said. - NZME

Monarch gets it right Quality New Zealand jumper Monarch Chimes showed his versatility at Sandown when winning on the flat in the Mypunter.com Handicap (2400m). The David and EmmaLee Browne-trained runner was using the race as a lead-up for his two Australian targets next month, the $125,000 Crisp Steeplechase (3900m) and the $350,000 Grand National Steeplechase (4500m), and that was duly reflected in his $38.40 price. “It has come as a bit of a surprise,” Emma-Lee Browne said. “He has run the odd cheeky flat race, but I just said make sure he gets a good hit-out for the Crisp and he did that well.” - NZME

Spring build-up begins While he isn’t getting carried away with Go Go Gonzo’s flat prospects today, he is keen on the chances of stablemate Amun Ra in the Onceuponatime Mile (1600m). “He hasn’t had any luck in his

last two races and the track will be right up his alley,” Cameron said. “He got caught on the inside at Timaru and couldn’t get out, he’s been working really well since then.” - NZME

Go Go Gonzo is having a run on the flat at Phar Lap Raceway today, although trainer Sean Cameron isn’t all that keen on the jumper’s chances.

■ AWAPUNI

Warrior has Ryder firmly on the radar Hastings trainer Guy Lowry is confident that an inter-island bid for Listed Courtesy Ford Ryder Stakes (1200m) success is on track. Lowry and Grant Cullen took over training duties for former Canterbury filly Eastern Warrior earlier this month and struck gold immediately to set up a tilt at Saturday’s Ryder Stakes at Awapuni. “The owners rang Grant to see if we could take the filly with the goal of the Ryder Stakes,” Lowry said. “She arrived 10 days before she won at Hastings and she’s continued to do well since then so everything’s on track. “She’s eating and working well.” Eastern Warrior was fourth to champion two-year-old-elect Avantage on debut at Riccarton in October for trainer Peter Rudkin, who shares ownership with Terry Lines and Phillip Blacktopp. “Peter has done a really good job with her. “We got her and really it was just a case of taking her to the races,” Lowry said. “She’d lightened up a bit with the trip and she’s not a big filly anyway but she’s been eating and her trackwork on her own on Wednesday was good. She’s happy and we’re happy with her.”

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The spring campaign of Cote D’Or gained momentum at Matamata yesterday. “She had her first run along and she’s in the three races at Hastings we’ll see what happens,” said Ken Kelso, who prepares the mare with his wife Bev. “It’s exciting times with the new season coming up.” The winner of eight races including the Listed Matamata Cup (1600m), Cote D’Or has been nominated for the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m), the Gr.1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) and the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m). - NZME

Wait A Sec returns Group One winner Wait A Sec is back in light training as he continues his rehabilitation from a tendon injury suffered preparing for a tilt at this season’s Gr.1 Auckland Cup. The Guy Lowry and Grant Cullen-trained Gr.1 Livamol Classic winner has pleased connections with his progress, which could see him return to racing next year, perhaps for the Anniversary (1600m), which he won this season. “He sustained a tendon injury after he won at Wairoa, but he’s rehabilitated well and the leg is looking good. His scans have been really encouraging,” Lowry said. - NZME

Beach regime a winner

Eastern Warrior is fourth favourite with the bookies for the Ryder Stakes at Awapuni. Five of the nine runners for the Ryder Stakes have come through the Hastings 800m race that Eastern Warrior won and now face a step up to 1200m and a likely more testing track at Awapuni. “At Hastings, she drew the outside barrier and sat three wide and they weren’t taking any ground off her at the finish,”

Lowry said. “We don’t know how she’ll handle that Awapuni track or the 1200. “I have no worries with the two-week backup between races but there are those question marks.” Eastern Warrior will be set for the Listed O’Learys Fillies Stakes (1200m) at Wanganui to be run

on September 8 before rejoining Rudkin’s stable for spring racing in Canterbury. TAB bookmakers opened Eastern Warrior – to be ridden by Chris Johnson tomorrow – as a $5.50 fourth favourite for the Ryder behind Tutta La Classe at $3, Atenartin at $3.80 and Mexican Tycoon at $5. - NZME

Stakes performer Gentil Tonton is enjoying a change of scenery. Formerly with John Bell, who has remained in the ownership, the Yeats seven-year-old is now under the care of John Blackadder at Rangiora. “The main reason I got him is that I work my horses at the beach most of the time and with his older legs I can work him in straight lines,” he said. The winner of last year’s Listed Taumarunui Gold Cup (2200m), Gentil Tonton will have his first start from his new quarters in today’s Farewell & Thank You Alan Shand Handicap at Phar Lap Raceway. - NZME

This week’s draw

SUPER RUGBY

2018

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DATE

GAME

VENUE

28 Jul

Crusaders v Hurricanes

Christchurch

7:35 pm

29 Jul

Lions v Waratahs

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1:05 am

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TIME(NZ)

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In brief Blues sign Tu’inukuafe The Blues and NZ Rugby have announced that All Black and North Harbour prop Karl Tu’inukuafe will join the Super Rugby club for the next three years. 25-year-old Tu’inukuafe has enjoyed a meteoric rise in rugby since his debut for North Harbour in 2015. His form led to his selection for the All Blacks this year. “Karl has been one of the real finds in New Zealand rugby in the last couple of years, and will only get better and better,” said Blues coach Tana Umaga. - NZME

Pre-Bledisloe trial The Wallabies will face an Australian Super Rugby invitational side in a trial game next Friday as they think outside the square to snap New Zealand’s Bledisloe Cup superiority. Michael Cheika’s men will play a side featuring the best of the rest not involved in club or Super Rugby finals at Sydney’s Leichhardt Oval. It is hoped the trial will put the Wallabies on the front foot in August 18’s Bledisloe opener after the All Blacks shot out of the gates in the corresponding game last year. - NZME Mid Canterbury Combined have had no shortage of passion this season, but have found wins hard to come by. PHOTO ROBYN HOOD 230618-RH-014

■ RUGBY

Win still proving elusive By Erin TaskEr

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With only three weeks left in their season, the coach of the Mid Canterbury Combined first XV is asking just one thing of his team heading into their final UC Championship rugby games. Blair O’Donnell just wants his team to compete. Mid Canterbury Combined had not won a game in this year’s competition, but they’d stuck with a few of the competition’s major players for big chunks of games, before their class or depth kicked in to see them home. Mid Canterbury Combined is away to St Thomas (10th placed) on Saturday before finishing their season with home games against

two of the competition’s top five sides – St Bede’s and Nelson College. While it would be great to get a win on the board, O’Donnell said his side was just hoping to compete. O’Donnell was hopeful that the couple of weekends off due to school holidays would have been good for his side, giving some injuries time to heal. But the news hadn’t all been good, with Fotu Hala out for the season due to concussion, and a question mark still hanging over George Kiely, also due to concussion. But Elama Touli would head into the St Thomas clash off a busy school holidays during which he was the only Mid Can-

terbury Combined player to be invited to a Crusaders Knights development camp. He went on to make the Crusaders Knights team which travelled to Hamilton to take on a Chiefs Under-18 team. O’Donnell said Touli had been in great form. “It shows that there is a pathway for our first XV, if they choose to play for us,” O’Donnell said. Although there were still three games to go in this season, O’Donnell and his co-coach Brent Middleton were already looking ahead to next season. The 2018 season didn’t get off to a great start for Mid Canterbury Combined, with trouble finding coaches meaning that

they were late starting. O’Donnell and Middleton came into the fold late, and after a season in charge and having confirmed they’d be back next season, the pair had grand plans for the 2019 season, which for them would begin in November. O’Donnell said the squad would get together again later this year to start working on body conditioning and fitness, and they were planning on a pre-season tour early next year to help the side build into their work. O’Donnell said it was crucial for Mid Canterbury Rugby to have a first XV, and he hoped players and clubs would get behind them and help them achieve what they hoped to.

Tahs camp confident Better ball control since their last nightmare meeting with the Lions has the NSW Waratahs confident they can reverse that result in Saturday’s Super Rugby semi-final in Johannesburg. The Tahs suffered their heaviest loss of the season and their first scoreless match, when the Lions beat them 29-0 in Sydney back in April. It started a hellish five-game stretch for the Tahs, who played New Zealand teams in their next four games, winning just one. - AAP

Player a victim A Rotorua rugby player banned for two seasons for unintentional doping is victim of an “unfortunate set of circumstances”, says the New Zealand Rugby Players Association. Former Bay of Plenty trialist Lionel Skipwith admitted to possessing and using clenbuterol for weight-loss and fat burning in 2015, after first trying to use it in August 2014, according to New Zealand Rugby Judicial Committee findings released this week. New Zealand Rugby said Skipwith had not received any education on the anti-doping regime. - NZME

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Moody in, Crockett out for Crusaders Veteran prop Wyatt Crockett has been dropped from the Crusaders’ team to face the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby semi-final tomorrow. Crockett makes way for All Black Joe Moody who comes straight back into the starting lineup after recovering from a knee injury he picked up earlier this month. Crusaders coach Scott Robertson was delighted to have Moody back in the side, but admitted it was a tough call to leave out Crockett. “Joe’s come back after that knee injury and it was just some-

Wyatt Crockett thing that took a couple of weeks to come right,” Robertson said. “He trained well last week and was nearly [ready to] play. So we

gave him another week and he’s good to go. “Obviously Wyatt Crockett being named 202 times [for the Crusaders] and with Tim Perry probably playing his best game in the jersey last week, it was a tough call for us.” Crockett is the most capped player in Super Rugby history and earned his 200th appearance for the Crusaders against the Highlanders earlier this month. Apart from Moody replacing Perry in the number one jersey, the Crusaders named the same starting 15 that overpowered the Sharks last week. - NZME

CRUSADERS 1 Joe Moody, 2 Codie Taylor, 3 Owen Franks, 4 Scott Barrett, 5 Sam Whitelock (c), 6 Jordan Taufua, 7 Matt Todd (vc), 8 Kieran Read, 9 Bryn Hall, 10 Richie Mo’unga, 11 George Bridge, 12 Ryan Crotty (vc), 13 Jack Goodhue, 14 Seta Tamanivalu, 15 David Havili Reserves: 16 Andrew Makalio, 17 Tim Perry, 18 Michael Alaalatoa, 19 Luke Romano, 20 Pete Samu, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Mitchell Hunt, 23 Braydon Ennor

Jordie Barrett is unlikely to get a better opportunity than he’ll have tomorrow in his bid to prove himself as a first-choice Super Rugby centre. Barrett played in the midfield during his time at Francis Douglas College in Taranaki, but since breaking into Super Rugby, the majority of his starts have come in the No.15 jersey. The 21-year-old will start in the midfield in their semi-final against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday night, with coach Chris Boyd giving him another run in the No.13 jersey after an impressive performance against the Chiefs last week. “Personally I think he’s a better 15,” Boyd said, “but he likes the midfield and he did enough for me last week to suggest that was the right way for us to start, I’m sure it won’t be how we finish.” - NZME

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Red card appeals fail By Erin TaskEr

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Two players sent off during Rakaia’s upset win over Southern in the final round of the Watters Cup last weekend will not feature in the competition’s finals. Rakaia’s Seta Koroitamana and Southern’s Ryan Williams both appeared in front of the Mid Canterbury Rugby judiciary on Wednesday night to contest the automatic two-match stand down that came with a red card, and find out whether they’d be able to play a part in the business end of Mid Canterbury Rugby’s biggest competition. The answer for both, was no. Both players were handed two-week suspensions, meaning when their teams meet in a Watters Cup semi-final at Hinds tomorrow, they wouldn’t be there, and whichever team progressed to the final would also be missing their services the following week. Both players received red cards in a dramatic, heated final round match at the Rakaia Domain on Saturday, in which Rakaia upset Southern 48-24, where the referee showed six cards in total. The result dropped Southern from the top of the table down into second, and secured Rakaia third spot, meaning the two sides would meet again this weekend to find out just who would go on to meet Celtic in the Watters Cup final next weekend. Celtic were second on the table heading into the final round, but Southern’s loss and Celtic’s win over Methven catapulted the green machine into first spot, giving them a week off ahead of what would be their first Watters Cup final since 2012. Who they face in that final will be decided tomorrow. With their seasons on the line, both Rakaia and Southern contested the red cards their players received last weekend. Williams received the second of six yellow cards in the game, while Koroitamana received the third late in the game for collaps-

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Cleary wants Cleary Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary admits his desire to bring son Nathan to Concord is real as speculation begins to swirl about Luke Brook’s future. The Tigers have a big decision to make over the next four months as they attempt to lure Penrith and NSW playmaker Nathan to the club in 2020 with No.7 Brooks off contract at the same time. Under NRL rules, both will be able to field offers from rival clubs from November 1 with Nathan stating his desire to sort out his future in the off-season. - AAP

Broncos re-sign Gillett Matt Gillett will play out his career at Brisbane after signing a fouryear contract extension. The new deal will ensure the 29-year-old will remain at the Broncos through to the end of the 2022 season. Gillett hasn’t played since April due to a neck injury, with his attempted comeback stalled by a calf injury he sustained earlier this month. Coach Wayne Bennett has doubts that he will return to the top-grade this season, but Gillett remains hopeful he can play some part in Brisbane’s charge to the finals. - AAP

Tough call for Flanagan

Seta Koroitamana in action for Rakaia during their Combined Country Cup final loss to Waihora earlier this season. PHOTO ERIN TASKER 160618-ET-0028 ing the maul, which also resulted in Southern being awarded a penalty try. Three more yellow cards followed soon after when a melee broke out between a couple of players. Williams and Rakaia’s Sam Cati were the two at the centre of the action, and both were yellow carded, while Koroitamana – who was meant to already be in the sinbin – was also yellow carded again after returning to

the field when the incident occurred. Because they were second yellow cards for both Williams and Koroitamana, both automatically became red cards. It was the second year in a row that Koroitamana had found himself in danger of missing Mid Canterbury rugby’s big show. In the round robin match between Rakaia and Southern last season, Koroitamana was also yellow carded.

That was his third yellow card of the season which meant an automatic one-match stand down, but Rakaia contested it on the grounds that two of those cards followed team warnings rather than dirty play on Koroitamana’s part. Koroitamana went on to feature in the big final last year – between Southern and Rakaia – and scored two tries, although Southern won the game 35-21 to take home the Watters Cup.

Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has refused to guarantee Valentine Holmes the Sharks No.1 jumper with Josh Dugan on the cusp of returning and creating pressure for the coveted spot. Holmes has been at his brilliant best since being moved into his preferred position and made a bold statement about his desire to be the club’s longterm NRL fullback. Since being one of Queensland’s standouts in this year’s Origin series loss, Holmes has been at his game-breaking best in his last five appearances in the Sharks No.1 jumper. - AAP

Carney off to England Controversial former NRL playmaker Todd Carney is out of rugby league limbo after reportedly agreeing with Queensland Cup team Northern Pride on a deal allowing him to play for English Super League side Hull KR. The Pride had felt they deserved compensation from 32-year-old Carney to let him out of his three-year contract early, and Fairfax Media says that has now been arranged. - AAP

Super Rugby final just one game away for top teams Four teams now stand in line looking for a ticket to the big dance, with each of the four home teams from the qualifying finals progressing to the penultimate knockout stage. The Crusaders, Lions, Waratahs, and Hurricanes come into this round on the back of differing fortunes, but all will be buoyed by the fact that they need to rummage together just two more wins for the season to hold aloft the Super Rugby trophy. The Crusaders and Hurricanes will start proceedings tomorrow in what will be the 12th all-New Zealand semi-final in Super Rug-

by history. The ledger lies firmly in favour of the Crusaders, who have won each of the three previous meetings between these teams at the semi-final stage. In fact, each of the previous 11 New Zealand derbies in semi-finals have seen the home team on the day progress to the next week. There’s also a Super Rugby record up for grabs in this fixture, with the Canes’ Ben Lam (15) on the cusp of becoming the outright most prolific try scorer within the scope of a single season in Super Rugby history. He’s now one of five players deadlocked on 15 tries in a season

(alongside Waratahs’ flyer Taqele Naiyaravoro who has also scored 15 tries this season) and will be looking to become the first to break through that barrier. Lam crossed for a try in the qualifying final win against the Sharks, snapping a five-game drought. George Bridge, who has been one of the Crusaders’ most exciting try-scoring prospects in recent seasons, is also on the cusp of this record. Bridge has scored 14 tries thus far in Super Rugby 2018 and has made a habit of going big, scoring multiple tries in a game on

four occasions this season. While he sits one try behind Lam heading into this fixture, he’ll fancy his chances of catching him up. The second semi-final sees the Lions host the Waratahs. The Lions have won their last three games on the bounce against the Waratahs, including a 29-0 drubbing when they met in Round 10 this season. The New South Wales side haven’t won at Emirates Airline Park since 2009. Will 2018 see a rematch of the 2017 final between the Crusaders and Lions, or can an underdog claw their way into trophy contention? - NZME

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New mindset for Parker Coming into training camp in vastly better physical condition isn’t the only change Joseph Parker has made following his defeat to Anthony Joshua. He’s also changed up his training schedule. He now does his strength and conditioning work during the day before his boxing technique work rather than afterwards at night – a simple change on the face of it but the benefits have been immediate. It has meant Parker has been in bed a lot earlier at his Las Vegas base before flying to London for his fight against Dillian Whyte at the O2 Arena on Sunday and it represents another step in the 26-year-old’s growing maturity. “The best thing about it is that it’s fresh,” said Parker, who started his camp seven weeks ago weighing 110kg rather than 120kg-plus as he was at the start of the Joshua camp. “We’re not doing the same routine of running in the morning and then boxing and then strength work. “We’ve changed it up and it feels new. “It’s a different mindset – this is exciting, we’re doing the run at this time. We’ve swapped it around we felt like we saw a lot of benefits. “Everything started clicking earlier compared with other camps. “Usually we’d start sparring in the fourth week of camp but this time we sparred in the second week.” There was a need to start sparring earlier than usual because of the shortness of the preparation time – the fight was agreed between promoters David Higgins and Eddie Hearn in about 48 hours – but the fact that he has performed so well during his sessions with Malik Scott and his other training partners is a testament to his intent to get back to the top after losing his WBO world heavyweight title to Joshua. “It all comes down to the detail,” Parker said. “When you do every single thing right it all adds up to the bigger picture. “Back then I could honestly say I didn’t do everything right. I would stay up late, play golf, go bowling or whatever.

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Pressure on Vettel Momentum has ebbed and flowed in the Formula One world championship this season and going into Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix, the pressure is again on Sebastian Vettel. The Ferrari driver has been widely criticised in Italian media this week for the error which cost a near certain victory at the German GP last weekend. And with a 17-point deficit to Lewis Hamilton going into Sunday, there is little room for another slip. “I don’t need pity. It was my fault,” he said of sliding off the wet Hockenheim track within sight of a home victory which eventually went to Hamilton. “When everything goes well you are cheered, and if you make mistakes you are criticised. “So I don’t care much about what people say. I have to be at peace with myself.” Being at peace is needed in the tight title battle. Hamilton, of Mercedes, has already shown last year that he is able to capitalise on Vettel’s errors. The previous campaign looked set to go to the wire with Vettel well positioned after winning Hungary but the German crashed from pole in Singapore to turn a likely title lead into a large deficit he never recovered. -DPA

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Family Notices 38 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

DEARBORN, Mark – On July 24, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Resthome Ashburton. Aged 74 years. Much loved father of Danice, and Jen and stepfather to Tom, Mark, and Annie. Brother of Ted. He will now join his much loved wife Poppy and brother Paul. “Grandad Mark” will be missed by Jordan, Amber, Yared, Georgie, Charlie, Ruben, Isabella, and Aliza. A memorial service for Mark will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton TOMORROW Saturday, July 28, commencing at 1.00pm. Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton Ph 307 7433

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Canterbury Plains

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FZL: 1400m Divide, 1700m elsewhere

High cloud increasing in the morning, then clearing at night. Gusty northerlies easing at night.

Fine with high cloud, scattered rain spreads north late afternoon, snow to 1200 metres. Wind at 1000m: NW gale 65 km/h. Wind at 2000m: NW gale 75 km/h.

TOMORROW

TOMORROWFZL: 1500m Divide, 1800m elsewhere

Fine with high cloud. However, rain about the Divide, falling as snow above 1200m. Wind at 1000m: NW gale 65 km/h. Wind at 2000m: NW gale 80 km/h.

Fine with high cloud. Northwesterlies.

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SUNDAY

Early rain about the Divide, gradually clearing. Showers E of the Divide with a SW change, clearing later. Snow to 1000m.

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Cloud increasing. Rain developing later about the Divide, with scattered falls further E. Falling as snow to about 1300m. N rising to gale or severe gale in exposed places.

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The Salvation Army wants every Kiwi to have enough to make it through winter, and the cold winters beyond. Because no-one should have to choose.

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TODAY

Winter is one of the busiest times of the year for The Salvation Army, with more people seeking emergency support with the basics of survival—food, warmth and shelter—as well as long-term care such as budgeting, counselling and life skills.

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Sadly, this is a decision that thousands of Kiwi families living in poverty are forced to make each winter—whether to feed their children at the expense of paying a power bill, or to miss a rent payment—falling further into crippling debt so a family member can visit a doctor.

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6am Breakfast The Breakfast team presents news, interviews, weather, and information. 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show PGR 0 10am Tipping Point 11am The Chase 0 Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1pm Coronation Street CatchUp PGR 0 2pm Peter Andre’s 60-Minute Makeover 3pm Tipping Point 4pm Te Karere 2 4:30 Funny You Should Ask Comedy game show featuring a panel of stand-up comedians who interact with contestants for prizes. 4:55 The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

6:30 The Wot Wots 3 0 6:40 Darwin And Newts 0 6:50 Peppa Pig 0 7am The 7D 0 7:25 Matt Hatter Chronicles 3 0 7:50 Star v The Forces Of Evil 3 0 8:15 Puppy Pals 3 0 8:35 Mickey And The Roadster Racers 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Less Than Perfect PGR 3 0 Noon Jeremy Kyle 1pm Judge Rinder 2pm Home Improvement 3 0 2:30 Home And Away 3 0 3pm Shortland Street 3 0 3:30 Chuggington – Little Trainees 3 0 3:35 Andi Mack 3 0 4pm Fanimals 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 0 5:30 The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

6am The AM Show 9am The Café 10am Infomercials 11:30 Entertainment Tonight 3 Noon Dr Phil AO 1pm M Shattered Silence AO 3 2012 Drama Thriller. Liz Vassey, Jenn Proske, Ryan Kelley. 3pm Celebrity Name Game PGR 3 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm 4:30 Entertainment Tonight 5pm Family Feud Australia 5:30 Modern Family Phil and Claire are not sure what to think when Haley and Andy start spending a lot of time together; Gloria hires a Spanish tutor for Manny; Cam and Mitch run into a popular journalist. 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

6am Codename – Kids Next Door 3 6:25 Hank Zipzer, The World’s Greatest Underachiever 3 6:50 The Powerpuff Girls 3 7:15 The Fairly Odd Parents 3 7:40 Trulli Tales 7:55 Atomic Puppet 8:05 Batman – Brave And The Bold 3 0 8:30 The Thundermans 3 8:55 Tiki Tour 3 0 9:20 Jeopardy 3 9:50 The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Escape To The Country3 12:40 Elementary PGR 3 0 1:35 Married With Children PGR 2:05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3:30 Jeopardy 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 5pm Frasier 3 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm American Restoration 3 0 6:30 Pawn Stars 3

6:30 Takaro Tribe 3 6:40 Nga Papara Kapi 3 7:10 Team Umizoomi 3 7:40 Pukana 2 7:50 Kids’ Kai Kart 8am Te Kaea 3 2 8:30 KaweKorero 3 9am Whanau Living 9:30 Best Of Kai Time On The Road 3 10am F Pete And Pio’s Kai Safari PGR 10:30 My Reggae Song 3 11am What Are We Going To Do About Mum? PGR 3 Noon Get Your Fish On PGR 3 12:30 Hamu And Tofiga PGR 3 1pm Finding Aroha PGR 3 1:30 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Takaro Tribe 3 3:10 Nga Papara Kapi 3 3:40 Team Umizoomi 3 4:10 Pukana 2 4:20 Kids’ Kai Kart 4:30 Grid 5pm Tangaroa With Pio 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 6:30 Te Kaea 3 2

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 MasterChef Australia The contestants have been given British ingredients under their British Mystery Box by chef Gordon Ramsay, and the winner will go into the Immunity Challenge. 0 9:20 A Place To Call Home AO 0 10:30 1 News Tonight 0

7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 F The Simpsons 0 8pm Ellen’s Game Of Games 0 9pm N Japandemonium PGR 0 9:25 Naked Attraction AO Adele is keen to ‘grab life by the balls’ and wants a man who feels the same. 0 10:25 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0 10:50 Mom PGR 0

7pm The Project 8pm The Graham Norton Show PGR (Starting Today) 3 Graham’s guests are Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Jack Whitehall, Gemma Whelan, and Take That. 0 9pm 7 Days AO 9:45 Fail Army AO 10:15 NewsHub Late 10:45 The Spinoff TV AO

7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 The Chase Australia Based on the original UK quiz show, four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser. 0 8:30 Ready For Take Off 3 0 9:30 NCIS – New Orleans AO 0 10:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR

7pm KaweKorero 7:30 Experience PGR 8:30 M The Dead Lands AO 2014 Action. After his tribe is killed through an act of treachery, the teenaged son of a Maori chieftain seeks to avenge his father’s murder and bring peace and honour to the souls of his loved ones. 10:25 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 10:55 Te Kaea 2

11pm Dirty Laundry AO Cash causes complications for Kat and Bianca as there are revelations about relations. 0 11:50 Nothing Trivial AO 3 0 12:50 Te Karere 3 2 1:15 Infomercials

11:15 Brooklyn Nine-Nine PGR 0 11:40 Happy Endings PGR 0 12:05 Less Than Perfect 3 0 12:30 People Of Earth 3 12:50 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:15 Infomercials 2:20 Dead Of Summer AO 3 3:05 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0 3:30 Jeremy Kyle 3 4:20 Judge Rinder 5:10 Neighbours 3 0 5:35 Blossom 3 0

11:15 Hawaii Five-O AO 3 A friendly wager between Danny, Steve, Kono, and Chin becomes lethal; after the death of a friend, Lou takes extreme measures to expose the truth. 0 12:15 Infomercials

11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news. Midnight Closedown

11:25 This Week PGR Weekly highlights from WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown Live. 11:55 KaweKorero 3 Inside news from at home and around the world. 12:25 Closedown

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BRAVO 10am Beverly Hills Pawn 3 10:30 Catfish 3 11:30 The Killing Season PGR 3 12:30 The Real Housewives Of Miami 1:30 How To Look Good Naked – UK 2:30 60 Days In 3 3:30 Dance Moms 3 4:30 Child Genius USA 3 5:30 Masters Of Flip 3 6:30 Catfish 3 7:28 The Dish 7:30 Find My First Love While studying abroad in France, New Yorker Alicia fell in love with French classmate Benjamin. Eight years later, she cannot get their love affair out of her mind. 8:30 M Maid In Manhattan PGR 2002 Comedy Drama. A woman takes a job as a chambermaid at a luxury hotel in New York, and meets and falls for an heir to an American political dynasty, who mistakes her for a society woman. Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes. 10:43 The Dish PGR 10:45 Snapped 11:40 The Killing Season PGR 3 12:30 Infomercials

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SKY 5 6am Jeopardy! PG 6:25 Wheel Of Fortune PG 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:20 Doctor Who PGV 8:25 The Flash M 9:20 Pawn Stars PG 9:45 NCIS MV 10:40 SVU MVS 11:35 Jeopardy! PG Noon Wheel Of Fortune PG 12:30 NCIS MV 1:25 Hawaii Five-0 MV 2:15 NCIS MV 3:05 Doctor Who PGV 4:10 The Simpsons PG 4:40 Jeopardy! PG 5:05 Wheel Of Fortune PG 5:30 Pawn Stars PG 6pm The Flash M 7pm Hardcore Pawn PG 7:30 NCIS MV 8:30 Salvation MV 9:30 The Magicians 16VLSC 10:30 SVU MVS 11:25 The Flash M

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7:30 The Hollars ML 2016 Comedy. John Krasinski, Anna Kendrick. 9am True Story Of Angelina Jolie MSC 9:55 The Catch MLS 2016 Comedy. Nicol Munro, Tainui Tukiwaho. 11:25 The Fate Of The Furious MVL 2017 Action. Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson. 1:40 The Mountain Between Us MLS 2017 Drama. Kate Winslet, Idris Elba. 3:30 The Hollars ML 2016 Comedy. John Krasinski, Anna Kendrick. 4:55 IT MVLS 2016 Thriller. Pierce Brosnan, James Frecheville. 6:30 20th Century Women MLSC 2017 Comedy. Annette Bening, Elle Fanning. 8:30 Wonder Woman MV 2017 Action. When an American pilot crash lands on her island and warns of a global conflict, Diana sets out to stop the threat while discovering her true destiny as Wonder Woman. Gal Gabot, Chris Pine. 10:55 The Little Hours 16VLSC 2017 Comedy. Dave Franco, Alison Brie.

7:30 Broken City 16VL 2013 Crime. Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, Catherine ZetaJones. 9:15 Minority Report MVLS 2002 Sci-fi Thriller. Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton. 11:35 War Of The Worlds MV 2005 Sci-fi Action. Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto. 1:30 Wanderlust 16LSC 2012 Comedy. Paul Rudd, Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux. 3:05 Bandits MV 2001 Comedy. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett. 5:05 Out Of The Furnace 16VLC 2013 Thriller. Christian Bale, Casey Affleck. 7pm Rushmore ML 1998 Romantic Comedy. An over-confident youth enlists the help of a tycoon to win the affections of his schoolteacher, only to find his mentor has designs on her too. Bill Murray, Brian Cox. 8:30 Memento R16 2001 Thriller. A man with short-term memory loss uses notes and tattoos to hunt down his wife’s killer. Joe Pantoliano, Guy Pearce. 10:25 The Hangover Part II 16LS 2011 Comedy. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms.

12:25 Chasing Gold 16VLC 2016 Drama. Fiona Dourif, Robert Z’Dar. 1:55 20th Century Women MLSC 2017 Comedy. Annette Bening, Elle Fanning. 3:55 Wonder Woman MV 2017 Action. Gal Gabot, Chris Pine.

12:05 Hunt For The Wilderpeople PGVL 2016 Adventure. 1:45 Nothing But Trailers MVLSC 2:05 Out Of The Furnace 16VLC 2013 Thriller. 4am Directors – Roger Donaldson PG 4:30 Memento R16 2001 Thriller.

SATURDAY

SKY SPORT 1 6am The Crowd Goes Wild 6:30 Inside The PGA Tour 7am L Golf – PGA Tour RBC Canadian Open – Round One. 10am Golf – LPGA Tour Women’s Scottish Open – Round One. 10:30 Golf – European Tour Porsche European Open – Round One. 11am Golf – The Challenge Series Five 11:30 Cricket – Women’s T20 Super League Vipers v Lightning. Noon Cricket – T20 Blast Middlesex v Hampshire. 12:30 Team Talk 1pm Golf – European Tour Porsche European Open – Round One. 1:30 Golf – PGA Tour RBC Canadian Open – Round One. 2pm Golf Central 3pm Golf – LPGA Tour Women’s Scottish Open – Round One. 3:30 Rugby – Grassroots 4:30 The Breakdown 5:30 World Rugby Show 6pm Team Talk 6:30 Rugby – Super Rugby 2017 Semi-final Two – Lions v Hurricanes. 8:30 Rugby – Super Rugby 2017 Semi-final One – Crusaders v Chiefs. 10:30 Rugby – Super Rugby Qualifying Final One – Hurricanes v Chiefs. 11pm Rugby – Super Rugby 11:30 Badminton – Wisedon Cup

SATURDAY

12:30 World Rugby Show 12:55 Cricket – T20 Blast 1:25 L Cricket – Women’s T20 Super League Diamonds v Thunder. 5am ICC Cricket 360

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

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6am Half-Built House 7am Sandcastles 7:30 Love Nature – Bears Of The Last Frontier 8:30 American Pickers 9:30 Top Of The Shop 10:30 Picked Off 11:30 Joanna Lumley’s Trans-Siberian Adventure 12:30 Monty Halls’s Dive Mysteries 1:30 A Great British Adventure With Griff Rhys Jones 2pm Love London 2:30 A Plastic Whale 3:30 Love Nature – Wild Britain With Ray Mears 4:30 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course Gordon shows how to cook with spices, making slow-cooked fiery lamb, curry-spiced sweetcorn soup, and an aromatic rice pudding. 5:30 American Restoration 6pm Backroad Gold 6:30 American Pickers 7:30 Down East Dickering 8:30 Jamie’s 30-Minute Meals Jamie makes piri piri chicken with dressed potatoes, rocket salad, and quick Portuguese tarts. 9pm The Home Show 10pm Gardeners’ World 10:30 A Place In The Sun – Summer Sun 11:30 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course 12:30 Home By Novogratz 1am American Pickers 2am Find It, Fix It, Flog It 3am A Great British Adventure With Griff Rhys Jones 3:30 Love London 4am The Home Show 5am Jamie’s 30-Minute Meals 5:30 Gardeners’ World

SKY SPORT 2 6am L Darts – World Matchplay Day Six. From the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. 10am Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Broncos v Sharks. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. Noon The Late Show With Matty Johns 1pm Rugby League – Super League (RPL) St Helens v Warrington Wolves. 3pm ICC Cricket 360 4pm Cricket – T20 Blast (HLS) Middlesex v Hampshire. From London. 4:30 Badminton – Wisedon Cup (HLS) New Zealand Division One Event. 5:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Broncos v Sharks. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 6pm The Late Show With Matty Johns 7pm The Kiwi League Show 7:30 L Rugby League – NRL Cowboys v Knights. From 1300SMILES Stadium, Townsville. 9:50 L Rugby League – NRL Bulldogs v Tigers. From ANZ Stadium, Sydney. 11:50 The Professor’s Farewell Tour

SATURDAY

DISCOVERY 6:35 Gold Rush PG 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Ferrari Fix – Dead-Head Bus 1/2. 9:10 Shark-Croc Showdown 10am Aussie Gold Hunters PG 10:50 Bering Sea Gold PG 11:40 A Crime To Remember M Judge, Jury, Executioner. 12:30 The Perfect Murder M Horror in Harlem. 1:20 Shadow Of Doubt M Beware the Green-Eyed Monster. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm Gold Rush PG 4:45 Gold Rush – White Water PG The Graboid. 5:40 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Ferrari Fix – 1917 Reo 2/2. 6:35 Diesel Brothers PG Thunder or Lightning. 7:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 8:30 Weather Gone Viral PG 9:25 Bear v Shark 10:15 What On Earth? PG Dagger of Tutankhamun. 11:05 Alien Sharks – Close Encounters PG 11:55 Shadow Of Doubt M Beware the Green-Eyed Monster.

SATURDAY

12:45 The Perfect Murder M 12:30 Rugby League – NRL 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG (HLS) Broncos v Sharks. 1am L Golf – LPGA Tour 2:25 Alaskan Bush People M 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG Women’s Scottish Open – 4:05 Treehouse Masters Round Two. PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 4am World Rugby Show 4:30 Haati Grassroots Rugby 5:20 How Do They Do It? PG 5:45 MythBusters PG 5:30 Team Talk 27Jul18

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WHO’S UP FOR

HEARTLAND

Just who will take to the ﬁeld for Mid Canterbury in this year’s Heartland Championship will be conﬁrmed in the coming days. BY ERIN TASKER

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Time is running out for players to put their case forward for inclusion in this year’s Mid Canterbury rugby Heartland Championship team. Just two games remain in Mid Canterbury Rugby’s Watters Cup – tomorrow’s preliminary final between Southern and Rakaia, and next weekend’s final featuring the winners of that game and top qualifiers Celtic – and Mid Canterbury’s coaching team will be there for both as they look to firm up the final few places in their squad. Mid Canterbury coach Sean Carter said the squad was about 90 per cent sorted, but there were still a few question marks ahead of the squad’s naming on August 4 – Mid Canterbury Rugby’s big finals day. A Mid Canterbury squad had been meeting up and training for much of the winter already, and they’d had one game – a narrow loss to Ellesmere – but the team

that took to the field that day and the final Heartland squad could have vastly different looks to them. The team which lost to Ellesmere was young and largely inexperienced due to a number of players making themselves unavailable for the mid-week clash. Many of those players had since rejoined the training squad, but injuries were also making life difficult for both clubs and the Mid Canterbury coaches as the club rugby season drew to a close. Southern had been hit particularly hard in the past couple of weeks and were likely to bracket a number of players ahead of their clash with Rakaia tomorrow, leaving the decisions on who would play as late as they could, but the news had been a little brighter for the other two sides still in the Watters Cup running – Rakaia and Celtic – and for Mid Canterbury. “It looks like some of those injuries aren’t as bad as initially thought. “A couple of players we thought

might have been out for the Watters Cup and for the Heartland Championship, but it appears they have been able to manage them and get back on track,” Carter said. Two of those were Rakaia firstfive Tom Hanham-Carter and Celtic first-five Nathan McCloy, who both missed the Ellesmere game through injury. With Methven’s first-fives Jason Kjestrup and Davey Maw also having been under injury clouds at the time, past loan player Jarred Percival from Christchurch received a last-minute call up. Percival was set to return to Mid Canterbury as a loan player again this season, along with two other returning loan players Dan Fransen, and Sam Cottam, although Cottam’s inclusion was now in doubt after he picked up an injury playing for his club side on Saturday. All three played their club rugby in Christchurch, but Percival had been instrumental for Mid Can-

terbury in the past at first-five, while Fransen – who was returning as the side’s player of origin, having played his junior rugby at Celtic – was likely to feature more this season than he did in 2017, Carter said. One loan player position was still wide open, with Carter and his co-coaches Jason Rickard and Dale Palmer holding off to see whether it was a back or a forward they really needed to give their side a boost. All three coaches would be at Hinds tomorrow for the match between Southern and Rakaia, and having watched Rakaia’s win over Southern just seven days ago, Carter was expecting another physical game. Finals footy was a whole different ball game, so Carter would be looking for the players who stood up. “It’s like anything, the cream rises to the top. “It’s in these hard games that you see that desire or that abil-

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ity to play at that next level really stand out,” Carter said. “The other fear is injury, but at the end of the day you can’t hold these young men back. “They have got to go out there and ply their trade for their club, and that’s the nature of the beast.” The Mid Canterbury Heartland Championship team for 2018 would officially be named at the end of the Watters Cup competition, and just a week later they’d face their next pre-season game against South Canterbury, at Hinds. The following weekend they’d host Canterbury Metro in another pre-season clash at the Ashburton Showgrounds, with the Heartland Championship beginning the next week. Mid Canterbury’s Heartland Championship begins on the road this season, away to Horowhenua-Kapiti in Foxton on August 25, with their first home game to follow the weekend after, against North Otago.

A different mindset for Parker this time around

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