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Ashburton St Vincent de Paul volunteers Bryan Lawn (left) and Paul Thomas can now replenish foodbank supplies following Toot for Tucker.

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It’s official – bird poo’s to blame

BY LINDA CLARKE

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Critically endangered birds that nest along the Ashburton River are making it unswimmable for people.

The river has long been rated as polluted, but ongoing testing for the source of the E.coli contamination points to precious birds like the black-billed gulls who feed, wade and poo in it.

The river has been a waterway of

concern for the Ashburton Water Zone Committee, who commissioned investigation after investigation as the finger was pointed at farmers for polluting practices.

But the birds are to blame.

Principal surface water scientist Adrian Meredith said there was no longer any point in further investigations as work over the past 20 years provided strong evidence that high E.coli levels in

the river came from an avian source.

Prior to the past week’s wet weather, some 8000 endangered black-billed gulls were nesting in the river about 1.5km upstream of the State Highway 1 bridge.

Thousands of black-backed gulls are also known to frequent the area.

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It’s official – bird poo’s to blame

Eight-year-olds Cassie Leary and Libi Sowman, of the Allenton Brownies, and 15-year-old Jessica Hydes of the Ashburton Rangers played their part in Monday night’s Toot For Tucker.

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Toot fills foodbank shelves

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Toot for Tucker on Monday night has replenished dwindling Mid Canterbury foodbank supplies.

Increasing costs including fuel and housing prices has put the squeeze on many Mid Cantabrians, and growing numbers are calling on foodbanks.

Salvation Army chaplain Judith Lilley said volunteers at the community foodbank always looked forward to the items which came from the annual Toot for Tucker.

Demand on the foodbank had grown 10 to 15 per cent in the last year alone.

“Our shelves get really bare with Christmas coming up and into the New Year, it’s just the boost we need,” Lilley said.

And while inclement weather post-

poned the initial event by one week, and drizzle set in as it was under way on Monday night, support was high.

“The rain didn’t dampen the community spirit,” Lilley said.

Maureen Thomas, a volunteer at Ashburton St Vincent de Paul, said demand had grown at the organisation’s foodbank by about 10 per cent in the last year. It was not only beneficiaries and lower income workers requiring help, but also some middle income families, due to the high cost of rents, power and fuel.

The organisation gave out up to12 food parcels each week, so was very grateful for the replenishment of supplies from Toot for Tucker.

Ashburton County Lions runs the event annually, and has seen it grow since introducing it in 2001.

President Nicola Kelly said it had been heart-warming to see many youngsters from groups such as cadets, brownies and rangers join the huge number of volunteers who drove street to street, tooting along the way, and collecting supplies.

“It was great to see the children running out with their bags, they really got into it,” Kelly said.

This year had been the first time ever the event had had to be postponed. The postponement may have dropped response a little, as the number of boxes collected was slightly down on last year.

Nevertheless, the tally was impressive, with more than 300 boxes filled with collected supplies.

“It’s just amazing really, we thank the public immensely for their generosity,” Kelly said.

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It was likely the contamination pattern had been occurring in the river for a long time but only became an issue when regular water quality sampling began, he said.

Environment Canterbury will continue to sample the water as part of its regular monitoring programme but the water zone committee said investigations into the source could stop.

Meredith said because the riverbed birds polluting the river were highly valued and endangered, controlling the source was not an option. Swimmers needed to be redirected.

While the birds were generating more than 50 per cent of E. coli in the river, it was still important to reduce other known sources, like livestock, he said.

Meredith said SH1 was a convenient spot for swimmers, but the committee could consider enhancing a swimming hole in the river that was less affected by the birds.

Committee member Angela Cushnie said the river’s poor water quality rating had been used to discredit rural people.

Stuart Wilson agreed. “It is a pity we can’t publicise nationally it is unsafe to swim at State Highway One because of endangered bird species. It (the river) always gets a red cross because it is highly contaminated. It is not giving everyone outside the district a fair image.”

Meredith said a safe swimming spot might be found on the north branch as it was less contaminated.

Endangered birds nesting in the riverbed near Lake Hood are also to receive a helping hand with their survival. A gate and signage is to be erected on an access road to the riverbed to keep vehicles out and stop them running over nests in and along the riverbed.

It is an offence under the Wildlife Act to disturb endangered, nesting birds and punishable by a maximum $20,000 fine.

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Don’t leave pets in cars over summer – AA Roadservice

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

People are being urged to be more aware when it comes to leaving their pets in cars over the summer months, by not leaving them in there at all.

The AA Roadservice has received more than 4000 call-outs nationwide for animals locked in vehicles since 2012, at an average of 52 call-outs a month.

Mid Canterbury has made up only 10 of those call-outs according to the NZAA’s data.

By October 31, officers have already responded to 530 call-outs for locked animals, with two of those being in Mid Canterbury.

Local AA contractor Dave Stevens said the two most important things for people to remember is to call straight away, and to remember that the call-out is free whether you are an AA member or not.

“The biggest thing we get with lock-ins is that people have faffed about for 20 minutes trying to fix the problem for themselves, and then they have to wait the added time for us to get there,” he said.

“Your first thing to do should be to call (0800 500 222, or *222 from mobile phones).”

Stevens said the best option if the response time is going to be too long on a hot day is to break either the driver side or passenger side door window to get the car open as they are the easiest windows to replace.

People can now be fined $300 if a dog is left in a vehicle and it becomes heat stressed under the animal welfare regulations, and if a complaint warrants further enforcement action, people could also face prosecution.

The New Zealand Companion Animal Council has a simple message for dog owners.

“If the purpose of your trip is not to take your dog somewhere, please leave your dog at home,” said acting operations manager Bianka Atlas.

On a 30 degree day, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach 39 degrees in five minutes and in 30 minutes, it will be 49 degrees, and this can occur even if a vehicle is parked in the shade with the windows down.

Signs that indicate a dog is heat stressed include: shade seeking behaviour, excessive panting, excessive drooling and hyperventilation.

Anyone who sees a dog suffering in a hot car is urged to call the police, SPCA or AA immediately.

He might be man’s best friend, so treat him as such. Never leave your pet to cook in a closed car.

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Much thought put into pool closure of alternate venues were determining factors in the council’s decision to temporarily close the pools in January for routine maintenance.

They will close from January 7 to 20, while grouting and sealant replacement is carried out on three of the four pools and maintenance work is completed in the facility’s changing rooms.

This two-week period has proven to be one of the centre’s quietest times, with many people away on holiday, and usual

Ashburton District Council managers have put a great deal of thought into the timing of EA Networks Centre pool maintenance this summer.

Chief executive Hamish Riach said the aim was to cause the least disruption to the community as possible.

“We greatly value our visitors and have made every effort to ensure that disruption in service is kept to a minimum,” Riach said.

Traditionally low visitation numbers and the availability

swimming programmes not happening.

Council service delivery group manager Neil McCann acknowledged concerns about why this particular timeframe was chosen, and wanted to reassure residents that it was carefully selected to be of least disruption.

“While it might seem contradictory, the height of summer and the school holidays does not appear to attract more visitors, or even sustain the same number we usually see at other times of

the year,” he said.

The council had also selected a time when other facilities, such as the Tinwald pool, community pools and the Ashburton Domain paddling pool would all be open.

Had this work been scheduled for the winter months, swimmers would have no alternative options, and a number of swimming programmes would have to be cancelled, he said.

And the Tinwald pool would open for additional hours during the closure.

All pools need to be maintained throughout their lifespan to keep them running at their best. While other facilities could do this in the off-season, EA Networks Centre was open all-year round, so a suitable time had to be chosen.

Pool members would not be charged fees or would receive credits.

The main pool would remain open but be available for swim squad training only, as changing rooms would also be closed for maintenance.

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In brief Footloose and carefree The Kiwi comedian behind the How to Dad social media craze has thrown his support behind a woman angry at being kicked out of Sylvia Park shopping centre for being barefoot, agreeing that walking footloose is part of our culture. Jordan Watson, who is more commonly know as How to Dad on social media, told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking it’s very normal to pop to the shops without shoes in rural New Zealand. However, he said there are still rules for those choosing to forgo shoes. “In summer I think you can stroll into anywhere in bare feet [but] food places are a bit dodgy, that’s kind of frowned upon, people are trying to eat – it’s a hygiene thing.”

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Farmer sworn in as a JP

The man hit by a truck on one of Tauranga’s busiest roads is still recovering in hospital. The 28-year-old man is in a stable condition in Tauranga Hospital.

He was taken to hospital on Thursday last week in a serious condition after being hit by a truck on State Highway 2, Takitimu Drive.

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Ashburton JPs president Ian Moore (left) with new JP Rob Withers, his wife Jane and Ashburton District Court Judge Joanna Maze after the swearing in ceremony yesterday.

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The ranks of the Ashburton Justices of the Peace grew by one yesterday when Methven farmer Rob Withers was sworn into the office at a special sitting of the Ashburton District Court.

Withers, who was warmly welcomed as a JP by Judge Joanna Maze, will be available for the people of his rural community to witness documents, take declarations and swear affidavits.

Some JPs also train to under-

take judicial duties in the district court system, like hearing minor offences and traffic cases.

Judge Maze said JPs played an important part in the judicial system and she pulled rank to be the first to congratulate Withers on his new office.

“You are a necessary part of the system and we tend to forget how much work JPs do, hard-working JPs committed to the communities they serve.”

Ashburton JPs president Ian Moore presented Withers with

a badge of membership after he swore an oath of allegiance and office before Judge Maze to uphold the law.

Withers and his wife Jane, and their three children, have lived on a dairy and beef farm at Springburn for the past 18 years.

He went to Springburn Primary School and Christ’s College, before completing a Diploma in Agriculture and Farm Management at Lincoln.

He travelled and worked overseas for four years on a sheep

farm in the south of England before returning to the home farm at Springburn.

The farm now includes support blocks at Staveley and Alford Forest.

Withers has been involved in Methven tennis, soccer and rugby and was president of the Methven A&P Association from 2012-13. He is president of the Staveley Hall Society.

He said he saw becoming a Justice of the Peace as a way to help and serve in his community.

Mid Canterbury patient suffers lead poisoning

BY SUSAN SANDYS

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Mid Canterbury has recorded a case of lead absorption, leading to warnings about exposure to the toxic substance.

The Canterbury District Health Board is not disclosing any information about the case, reported in its notifiable diseases for the district in the week ending November 16, in order

to protect the patient’s identity.

“However, most notified cases of lead exposure are related to occupation, for example, radiator repairers, contractors removing old lead-based paint,” a media spokesperson said.

And the most common nonoccupational exposure was from sanding or removing old lead-based paint.

The Ministry of Health warns

that untreated lead poisoning in both adults and children can cause brain damage and even be fatal.

Preschoolers are particularly at risk as they may swallow paint chips and contaminated soil while playing outdoors.

Contaminated soil can be brought indoors by animals or on people’s clothes and shoes.

Many adults and children

with lead poisoning may have no symptoms, or vague or nonspecific symptoms such as stomach pains, difficulty sleeping, constipation and loss of appetite.

Pets often show symptoms before people, and those with unwell pets diagnosed by vets to have lead poisoning, are advised to have a doctor check all members of their household.

Trials will begin next year to turn central Auckland into a car-free zone. The Auckland Council voted unanimously yesterday to adopt a strategy called Access for Everyone, which calls for all non-essential vehicles to be kept out of the inner city. As part of the strategy, the council instructed officials to come up with a plan for trials. Mayor Phil Goff says trials will start next year, based on a plan to be presented in March. - NZME

Sinkhole traps truck A Waste Management rubbish truck was swallowed by a sinkhole in Christchurch after a burst water main flooded the road yesterday.

Resident Matthew Terrance Ryley, who was there during the comical incident told the Herald: “It’s the third time [the water main] had blown but this is the first time someone has dumped a truck in a hole. I heard this sort of thud and a whole lot of revving of an engine. I went outside and the truck was in the hole with its ass in the air.”

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Wet feet – Black-billed gulls on the Ashburton River are determined to wait out rising river levels so they can raise a new generation.

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Forest and Bird Ashburton chairwoman Edith Smith and immediate past chairman Bill Hood observe black-billed gulls made restless by rising waters at the Ashburton River State Highway One bridge.

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Restless gulls create spectacle

BY SUSAN SANDYS

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It will hopefully be a case of third time lucky for black-billed gulls desperately trying to breed on the Ashburton River this season.

Heavy rain and rising river levels have worked against their efforts, but they are not giving up and may still successfully raise their young.

About 8000 of the critically endangered birds were building nests and sitting on eggs about one kilometre upstream

of the State Highway One bridge about two weeks ago, but shifted downstream when floods came through.

About half of them settled around the bridge, and started over, beginning to build new nests. But once again floods came through.

About 2000 remained at the State Highway One site on Monday, huddled on diminishing shingle islands and restless, squawking and flying over the highway bridge.

Remaining gulls not at the site are likely to be biding their time in surrounding farm paddocks.

Forest and Bird Ashburton chairwoman Edith Smith said those birds, as well as the 2000 or so remaining at the bridge, would most likely try one more time to breed, once waters subsided.

“They will generally have a go nesting three times over the season,” Smith said.

Mating behaviour was continuing among the bridge colony, showing the birds are deter-

mined to create a new generation despite nature being against them.

“Floods are just one of the pitfalls, they have evolved this way,” Smith said.

Gulls flying over the bridge have created a spectacle, but also presented the occasional risk of them being hit by trucks.

Smith said the central location of the bridge site meant many Mid Cantabrians could enjoy seeing the gulls achieve their breeding successes, giving a view

almost as good as a nature documentary.

“We are pretty lucky to have these critically endangered birds and all the dramas, it’s like a TV show,” she said.

The Ashburton River was a highly significant breeding site for the birds, which are the world’s rarest gull.

Meanwhile, a colony of about 5000 at the Ashburton River mouth is raising young and doing well, with floodwaters not having a big impact on the area.

Kiwi in ‘horrific’ Samoa killing had just arrived on holiday A Samoan New Zealander caught up in a chilling double homicide in Samoa had been in the island nation less than a day when he was killed.

The 69-year-old Hamilton man had just touched down in his motherland for a short holiday; with the intention of returning to New Zealand to spend Christmas

with a daughter and her family in Christchurch.

But now the family is planning a funeral and speaking with authorities after their father and another man were killed in what local police have dubbed a “horrific” double murder.

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Last Friday morning, police were called to a property in the village of Leulumoega – about 6km from Faleolo International Airport – where they discovered the bodies of two men “badly slayed,” police said.

It is understood the men’s injuries were extremely severe – with relatives of both men describing, on social media, that what they went through was “torture”.

The pair, later identified as the 69-year-old Samoan-Kiwi and a 42-year-old local man, were found near an outside kitchen.

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■ CHRISTMAS

Ashburton’s getting all festive The centre of Ashburton has been decked out with more Christmas cheer after the East Street decorations were put up yesterday.

It has been a Christmassy start to the week for the Ashburton District Council, with the town’s large Christmas tree being erected in Baring Square East on Monday ahead of the Light up the Night celebrations on Friday evening.

The Light up the Night begins a busy December of events for the council, including a buskers’ night and a movie night.

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■ UNITED KINGDOM

Fight on to sell Brexit deal Prime Minister Theresa May made a blunt appeal to sceptical lawmakers yesterday to back her divorce deal with the European Union: It isn’t perfect, but it’s all there is, and the alternative is a leap into the unknown.

In essence, she urged Parliament: Let’s agree and move on, for the sake of the voters.

Britain and the 27 other EU leaders signed off on a Brexit deal after more than a year and a half of tough negotiations.

It was a day many doubted would ever come, but May was anything but triumphant as she reported back to Parliament, which now controls the fate of the deal.

May confirmed that British lawmakers will vote on December 11, after several days of debate, on whether to approve or reject the agreement.

Scores of legislators – from both the opposition and May’s governing Conservative Party – have vowed to oppose it. Rejection would plunge Britain into a political crisis and potential financial turmoil just weeks before it is due to leave the EU on March 29.

“No one knows what would happen if this deal didn’t pass,” May told the House of

Arnold in hot water Famous anti-Trump tweeter actor, Tom Arnold, who challenged the president to a body slamming contest via Twitter in October, revealed the Secret Service questioned him about those threats just days after they were posted online. And Arnold, a one-time Trump pal who has become a passionate detractor, followed that up with a tweet that referenced the infamous photo of comedian Kathy Griffin holding a bloody rendering of Trump’s severed head: “Next time Kathy won’t be holding his fake head!” Less than a week later, the Secret Service, deployed two men in black to Arnold’s home, the actor said.

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May has two weeks to convince the British public, and a sceptical Parliament, to back the Brexit deal she has struck with the European Union.

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Commons.

“Our duty as a Parliament over these coming weeks is to examine this deal in detail, to debate it respectfully, to listen to our constituents and decide

what is in our national interest.”

Before then, May plans a frantic two-week cross-country campaign to convince both the public and lawmakers that

the deal delivers on voters’ decision in 2016 to leave the EU “while providing a close economic and security relationship with our nearest neighbours.”

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■ AUSTRALIA

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Sleepy pilot overshoots his destination by 50km A small plane overshot its destination in Australia by almost 50km after its pilot fell asleep in the cockpit, air safety officials say.

The pilot was the only person on board the freight flight from Devonport to King Island in Tasmania on November 8.

The incident, classified as a case of “incapacitation”, is being investigated by the Austral-

ian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).

Officials have not said how the pilot awoke before landing the plane safely.

The Piper PA-31 aircraft, operated by Vortex Air, had been due to complete the 240km trip at 07.15 local time.

“During the cruise, the pilot fell asleep, resulting in the aircraft overflying King Island by

46 kilometres,” the ATSB said in a brief statement.

Aviation expert Neil Hansford said that Australia had strict rules relating to pilot fatigue.

“There is no way in the world that someone should’ve taken on that flight fatigued,” he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

On its website, Vortex Air

says it runs charter flights for “groups, corporates and leisure travellers” around Australia.

The ATSB said it would interview the pilot and review operating procedures before releasing a report next year.

Last year, five people died when a plane on its way to King Island crashed moments after take-off in Melbourne.

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Mel B was left visibly annoyed as host Susanna Reid read out her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte’s domestic violence denial following her interview on Good Morning Britain. The Spice Girl, 43, had appeared on the ITV breakfast show to discuss her new autobiography, Brutally Honest, where she candidly discusses suicide and being “tortured” by her abusive ex Belafonte, 43. Stephen has denied the claims and as Mel’s interview drew to a close, she slammed the show for giving her ex a “platform” as they read out his right of reply.

■ UNITED STATES

‘Flawless’: NASA craft lands on Mars A NASA spacecraft designed to drill down into Mars’ interior landed on the planet yesterday after a perilous, supersonic plunge through its red skies, setting off jubilation among scientists who had waited in white-knuckle suspense for confirmation to arrive across 100 million miles of space.

Flight controllers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, leaped out of their chairs, screaming, dancing and hugging, upon learning that InSight had arrived on Mars, the graveyard for a multitude of previous missions.

“Touchdown confirmed!” a flight controller called out just before 3pm EST, instantly

dispelling the anxiety that had gripped the control room as the spacecraft made its sixminute descent.

Because of the distance between Earth and Mars, it took eight minutes for confirmation to arrive, relayed by a pair of tiny satellites that had been trailing InSight throughout the six-month, 482-million-kilometre journey.

The two satellites not only transmitted the good news in almost real time, they also sent back InSight’s first snapshot of Mars just 4½ minutes after landing.

The picture was speckled with dirt because the dust cover was still on the lander’s camera, but the terrain around

the spacecraft looked smooth and sandy with just one sizable rock visible – pretty much what scientists had hoped for. Better photos are expected in the days ahead, after the dust covers come off.

It was NASA’s – indeed, humanity’s – eighth successful landing at Mars since the 1976 Viking probes, and the first in six years. NASA’s Curiosity rover, which arrived in 2012, is still on the move on Mars.

“Flawless,” declared JPL’s chief engineer, Rob Manning.

“This is what we really hoped and imagined in our mind’s eye,” he added. “Sometimes things work out in your favour.”

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, presiding over his

first Mars landing as the space agency’s boss, said: “What an amazing day for our country.”

InSight, a $1 billion international project, includes a German mechanical mole that will burrow down 5 metres to measure Mars’ internal heat.

The lander also has a French seismometer for measuring quakes, if they exist on our smaller, geologically calmer neighbour.

Another experiment will calculate Mars’ wobble to reveal the makeup of the planet’s core.

Seven hours after touchdown, NASA reported that InSight’s vital solar panels were open and recharging its batteries.

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On the comeback Amanda Bynes looks like her old self on the cover of Paper magazine, as she opens up about her public breakdown after several years out of the spotlight.

The 32-year-old, who is nearly four years sober, is the star of the publication’s third annual Break the Internet issue, in which she details how social media and her drug use led to her public downfall.

“Everything I worked my whole life to achieve, I kind of ruined it all,” she admitted, adding: “It’s my own fault.”

Amanda has been slowly making her way back into the limelight after a 2014 mental breakdown that led to her being placed under a psychiatric hold.

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Birds, not rural folk, to blame

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esterday’s Ashburton Water Zone committee meeting provided a small win for the rural community of this district.

It’s been long known that it is highly advisable to steer clear of swimming in certain parts of the Ashburton river but the common misconception, largely through lack of information about it being anything else, has led to the finger being pointed at pollution caused by the rural sector of the Mid Canterbury community.

But the statistics and the data are in and it would appear that something we’ve been fighting to keep strong and plentiful is the main reason behind why it is

deemed unsafe to wile away the summer months in our own river.

This isn’t a black mark against the birds that call the shores of our river home either – but finally an understanding of what and who is responsible for the high levels of E. coli found in our waters. Despite the advancements of time, there is – at least

it would appear – still a strong urban against rural divide in our quarters. Largely because there is often nothing else to point the finger at.

Our rural sector cops a lot at times, most of it unjustified and most of it because they are, like everyone else, just trying to make a living in the best way possible.

Findings and announcements like that of yesterday will go a long way to trying to ease that gap between the two groups as more learnings and data is uncovered.

We are blessed in the Mid Canterbury region to have some wonderful swimming destinations for the summer months – and any

other season for the more hardy – and it would be wonderful to think that one day we might be able to get back to the glory days which have passed.

As a kid growing up we would spend hours jumping off the bridge in the RDR or down at the river looking for a good water hole and that is a tradition which has spawned from our forefathers.

Many generations have swum frequently in our waters over decades – most of whom without any sign of any form of contamination or illness. But the myriad of information made available now as technology improves and water

testing is ramped up has installed an element of fear in many folk – no one wants to get sick, even if the risk is minimal.

All of a sudden, the appeal isn’t quite as attractive as what it once was, we are more mindful of our surroundings.

Where we would once just run and jump, there’s now hesitation.

And where’s the fun in that?

Knowing what the source of the contamination levels in our rivers is gives us a big step in the right direction – but how we try and combat that to bring things back to the way they once were will be the next major question to be answered.

grenades at the landmark Taj Mahal hotel, the last stand of suspected Muslim militants, just hours after elite commandos stormed a Jewish outreach centre and found six hostages dead. (The 60-hour rampage in Mumbai came to an end the following day.) An Air NZ Airbus A320 crashed off the coast of France. All seven people on board, including five New Zealanders, were killed.

Five years ago: China said it had sent warplanes into its newly declared maritime air defense zone, days after the US, South Korea and Japan all sent flights through the airspace in defiance

of rules Beijing said it had imposed in the East China Sea. One year ago: A Libyan militant was convicted in federal court in Washington of terrorism charges stemming from the 2012 Benghazi attacks that killed the US ambassador and three other Americans, but the jury found Ahmed Abu Khattala not guilty of murder. (Khattala was sentenced the following June to 22 years in prison.)

Today’s birthdays: Recording executive Berry Gordy Jr. is 89.

Singer-songwriter Bruce Channel is 78. Singer Randy Newman is 75. Movie director Joe Dante is 71. Former Late Show orchestra

leader Paul Shaffer is 69. Actor Ed Harris is 68. Former NASA astronaut Barbara Morgan is 67.

Actress S. Epatha Merkerson is 66. Country singer Kristine Arnold (Sweethearts of the Rodeo) is 62. Actor Judd Nelson is 59. Movie director Alfonso Cuaron is 57. Rock musician Matt Cameron is 56. Actress Jane Sibbett is 56. Comedian Jon Stewart is 56. Actress Garcelle Beauvais is 52. Actor/comedian Stephnie (cq) Weir is 51. Rhythmand-blues singer Dawn Robinson is 50. Actress Gina Tognoni is 45. Hip-hop musician apl.de.ap (Black Eyed Peas) is 44. Actor Malcolm Goodwin is 43. Actor

Ryan Kwanten is 42. Actress Aimee Garcia is 40. Rapper Chamillionaire is 39. Actor Daniel Henney is 39. Rock musician Rostam Batmanglij is 35. Rock singer-keyboardist Tyler Glenn (Neon Trees) is 35. Actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead is 34. R&B singer Trey Songz is 34. Actress Scarlett Pomers is 30. Actorrapper Bryshere Gray is 25.

Thought for today: “Happiness is a sort of atmosphere you can live in sometimes when you’re lucky. Joy is a light that fills you with hope and faith and love.” — Adela Rogers St. Johns, American journalist (1894-1988).

- AP

Matt Markham

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, November 28, the 332nd day of 2018. There are 33 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On November 28, 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin began conferring in Tehran during World War Two. On this date: In 1520, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean after passing through the South American strait that now bears his name.

In 1861, the Confederate Congress admitted Missouri as the 12th state of the Confederacy after Missouri’s disputed secession from the Union.

In 1893, New Zealand women went to the polls for the first time, just 10 weeks after the governor signed the Electoral Act 1893, making this country the first in in which women had the right to vote in parliamentary elections.

In 1905, Sinn Fein was founded in Dublin.

In 1942, fire engulfed the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston, killing 492 people in the deadliest nightclub blaze ever. (The cause of the rapidly-spreading fire, which began in the basement, is in dispute; one theory is that a busboy accidentally ignited an artificial palm tree while using a lighted match to fix a light bulb.)

In 1953, The first family planning clinic opened in a suite of rooms above a garage in Remuera, Auckland.

In 1964, the United States launched the space probe Mariner 4 on a course toward Mars, which it flew past in July 1965, sending back pictures of the red planet.

In 1979, an Air New Zealand DC10 en route to the South Pole crashed into a mountain in Antarctica, killing all 257 people aboard.

In 1990, Margaret Thatcher resigned as British prime minister during an audience with Queen Elizabeth II, who then conferred the premiership on John Major.

Ten years ago: Indian forces fired

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Council’s tasks many, varied

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W

hen you think ‘council’, some of the services that might immediately jump to mind are water, rubbish or roads. These are some of our core services we provide in the community, but there is actually a whole host of other responsibilities and tasks that the council also looks after.

One such task that many people might not ordinarily consider, is council-owned properties.

The council owns and manages over 1500 properties across the district for strategic, social and investment purposes.

This includes elderly persons housing, industrial and commercial properties and the management of Crown reserve land.

It’s a big job, and the council’s commercial team work very hard keeping these properties and any related activities ticking along.

Each property is managed according to the reasons for why it is held, with leases, easements, licences to occupy, reviews and sales all carefully considered on a case by case basis.

A recent council matter garnering community interest of late has been around the Order of St John’s plans to extend their Tancred Street headquarters and how they can guarantee legal right of way to the rear of that property through a council-

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We are fully supportive of the work St John does in our community, and are working with this invaluable service provider to see that their plans can move forward.

For many years, St John has had an informal right-of-way through the Burnett Street property, but their plans dictate that they would need guaranteed certainty moving forward.

This is why the council is trying to find the best solution possible for this request.

We were working through the

option of selling the land to St John. We’ve recently confirmed that the property is in fact reserve land, and therefore disposing of this land is not as straight forward as a regular property sale.

There are rules dictated by Government legislation and it’s therefore important that we go about this task in the right way.

There is a report coming to the council’s finance and business support committee meeting tomorrow (Thursday, November 29) where council will be discussing this matter further, especially in regard to the newly

discovered information that the status of the land is reserve.

You can see our agendas for all of our meetings on the council website ashburtondc. govt.nz, and I also encourage all residents to consider attending these meetings to see our local decision-making processes in action.

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I am a big fan of The Guardian newspaper (past tense).

I am outraged and disgusted that you, as a reporter, would put a photo on the front page of our community newspaper dated Monday, November 26, 2018.

Ashburton as a town be it small is being targeted as a new home to establish gangs.

Why the hell would you even focus your camera lens on this filth. What goes on in that head of yours?

The Bandidos motorcycle gang is one of the worst in the world and here you are advertising the fact that they were in our town in the weekend at a bike show.

They are trying to establish themselves all over New Zealand this is an advertisement to them

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YOUR VIEW Disgusted

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and others that it is acceptable.

I am sure there were some lovely motorbikes to photograph not this filth/scum.

Don’t they look so cool doing a wheelie in their patches. NOT We had a Longbeach bike ride challenge on in the weekend. A family event that the whole community is a huge part of in yet that has a back page.

Get real you idiot!

If this is what it takes to get people to buy your paper think again.

If I was an advertiser in your newspaper I would cease advertising today.

I am looking forward to another newspaper to come on board in this town as your paper is not a community read.

I will be taking this matter further as I do not want this swept

under the mat.

I am disgusted as are a number of others.

Lani Guilford

Fresh approach?

I refer you and the readers to the column penned by our MP for Selwyn, published on November 26, 2018.

Despite the inviting title to the article, there was no reference at all to any “fresh approach” to tax, on the contrary there was simply speculation and criticism of what the Tax Working Group could propose. I would suggest this is simply scaremongering.

Ms Adams says she believes the tax system “. . . is not as efficient as it could be,” and says “. . . there are definitely areas that need improvement.” I agree with both of

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Your readers deserve more. Tell us more Ms Adams.

Marilyn Gilchrist

Thank you The Salvation Army foodbank wishes to extend its grateful thanks to the Ashburton County Lions Club for organising Toot For Tucker again.

It was unfortunate the weather interrupted the original date, with the postponement last week, but it went ahead on Monday night and the response from the community was very good.

It is certainly going to fill up the three foodbanks that were the recipients.

Judith Lilley, Salvation Army Chaplain

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Will NZ follow Aust’s housing slump?

By Liam Dann House prices have slumped in Australia – around 3 per cent nationwide, but as much as 5 per cent in the Melbourne market and more than 7 per cent in Sydney.

With Auckland’s market already stalled and tracking sideways, will we see the trend migrate across the Tasman?

In a report released yesterday, ASB economists have looked at the historic correlation between the Australian and New Zealand markets.

The bad news is ... it exists.

The good news: there are a few variables which suggest the flow through might be tempered this time.

“New Zealand house prices have tended to broadly track those in Australia, reflecting similar demand and supply side determinants,” writes ASB senior economist Mark Smith.

Smith analysed the historic house price data for both nations over the past 25 years.

The results showed a positive two-way relationship between the two markets, with Australia typically having a stronger influence on the New Zealand market than

vice-versa. Sydney prices also appeared to show a stronger influence over Auckland prices than did the prices in cities like Melbourne and Wellington.

Typically the New Zealand market responds to Australian house price movements, with a peak impact after about six months, he says.

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to Auckland and New Zealand this time.

Both New Zealand and Australia have moved to address supply issues in the past few years but Australia has generally been more successful – building more dwellings in relation to population size than we have in New Zealand.

A regional analysis showed that

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On that basis the big slump in the Sydney market in the past six months doesn’t bode well for Auckland.

Smith says “lower Australian house prices look set to dampen those in New Zealand”.

However, he notes that some of the key variables in the two markets may temper the flow through

while Auckland building consent issuance “has ramped up considerably over the past few years, it pales in comparison to sizeable increases in Sydney”.

“This could be one factor resulting in New Zealand house prices outstripping those in Australia,” Smith says.

New Zealand house prices have increased five-fold since the 1990s (relative to a three-fold increase in Australia) and 80 per cent in the past decade (relative to 45 per cent in Australia).

New Zealand’s relatively high levels of immigration may also temper downward pressure.

Also conversely, the slump in Australia has put downward pressure on mortgage rates which has flowed through to the New Zealand market and will help to underpin prices here, he says.

Smith concludes that mortgage rates and net-migration are significant drivers of the New Zealand market.

Australian house prices are more responsive to dwelling supply than New Zealand prices are.

So “currently New Zealand immigration levels and tight local supply may offset the overall link”, he says.

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p S&P/NZX 50 Gross

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By anne GiBson Supermarket giant Woolworths New Zealand, which owns the Countdown chain, has cut some top-level executive staff in New Zealand.

“Woolworths NZ has simplified its leadership team, reducing the number of people from 17 to 11.

“It was led in New Zealand,”

a statement from the company said yesterday morning.

In June, the business announced its new chief was Australian Natalie Davis as managing director of Woolworths NZ. She replaced Dave Chambers who left the business at the end of June and she started at the beginning of July.

The staff roles cut are under-

stood to be in a number of divisions.

Some of the people worked at New Zealand headquarters on Favona Road, Mangere.

Woolworths has 180 Countdown supermarkets in New Zealand, where more than 18,000 people work, according to the company’s website.

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14.38

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p Copper London – $US/tonne

6,246.0

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Country

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As at 4pm Nov 27, 2018

Australia Canada China Euro Fiji Great Britain Japan Samoa South Africa Thailand United States

TT buy

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TT sell

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By Lucy Bennett Changes have been made to the controversial Workplace Relations Bill which gives small business a “fair go”, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says.

The bill, which was supported by all three Government partners at first reading, has been the subject of horse-trading between Labour and New Zealand First since it returned from a select committee with few material changes in September.

At that time Peters described it as a work in progress but yesterday the bill was back before Parliament, with changes outlined

by Workplace Relations Minister Iain Lees-Galloway in supplementary order paper.

One change is around the multi-employer collective agreement (Meca) provisions. Employers have a responsibility to enter into bargaining, but are not compelled to settle an agreement, based on reasonable grounds.

The other major change is that while unions have the right to enter work sites where union mem-

bers are covered by, or bargaining for, a collective agreement, they need consent from employers in all other circumstances.

Peters said New Zealand First’s changes gave small and regional businesses a fair go.

“We have looked out for small and medium-sized business to ensure that the law reflects their reality.

“We heard that changes needed to be made to ensure small businesses weren’t unfairly treated under the legislation. This is consistent with the bill’s exemption for small business from the 90-day trial rules,” Peters said.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the Government took on board some of the key concerns raised through submissions made during the select committee process.

“The Government has also had its own constructive internal discussions to produce an improved bill. Each party has brought their different views and the subsequent consensus reached will result in employment law that is better for workers and employ-

ers,” she said.

Every aspect of the bill was better than the current employment legislation and provided rights and protections for workers that had been stripped by the previous National government, she said.

“Overall there is much to celebrate in this legislation, which I am sure will lead to better and more consistent outcomes in New Zealand workplaces.”

National has called the bill a “return to the 1970s”.

It is expected to pass its second reading with the support of all Government parties.

Lees-Galloway said earlier yesterday that all three parties and unions were happy with the changes.

“I would summarise the changes as reasonable changes that ensure that the bill continues to strengthen workers’ rights, strikes a good balance between the needs of businesses and workers and is something that all three parties of Government are very comfortable with.”

– NZME

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Elderly Christmas Wish 2018

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A little smile, a word of cheer A bit of love from someone near A little gift from one held dear Best wishes for the coming year These make a Merry Christmas!

The Ashburton Guardian wants to make the festive season a little brighter for our district’s elderly by having their Christmas wishes granted by a supportive community.

Help us make someone’s Christmas extra special.

We would like to invite our older residents to send us their wishes.

It could be help with your garden, a coffee date or some fresh home baking.

Then we will ask people in the community to volunteer to make these wishes come true.

Send us your Christmas wishes by Friday, December 7 By mail: PO Box 77, Ashburton, 7740 By email: reception@theguardian.co.nz Or drop it in: Level 3 Somerset House, 161 Burnett Street

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Got that broad bean feeling?

It’s broad bean season and that’s a cause for celebration – for some.

Many people turn their noses up at broad beans based on past experience where they were presented with large, dry, almost inedible beans boiled to within an inch of their lives.

There’s much more to the humble broad bean, but to enjoy them at their best you really need to have a home vege plot. If you have broad beans in the garden, then you can pick them when they’re young and at their best. That’s when they’d give young peas a run for their money.

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TEST YOURSELF Test yourself with the Guardian’s weekday quiz 1 - A jaguar can run as fast as 100km/h. True or false? a. True b. False 2 - Martin Sheen played the US president in which TV series? a. The West Wing b. House of Cards c. Scandal 3 - What is the official language of Haiti? a. Spanish b. French c. Dutch 4 - Who is the only child of the Queen not to have been divorced? a. Prince Edward b. Prince Charles c. Prince Andrew 5 - What type of furniture is an armoire? a. Chair b. Wardrobe c. Table 6 - 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the launch of which Beatles album? a. Rubber Soul b. The White Album c. Abbey Road 7 - What is the official currency of Malaysia? a. Dollar b. Rial c. Ringgit 8 - Which of these films starred Charlie Chaplin? a. The Gold Rush b. The General c. Swiss Miss

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■ Place nibbles on a foil-lined or baking paper-lined baking tray.

Drizzle with the avocado oil then bake, uncovered, in a 180°C oven for 10 minutes.

■ Brush every 10 minutes with the remaining marinade up to three times within the 30 minutes’ cooking time.

■ In a small bowl stir together a standard pottle of sour cream plus 3T seed mustard of your choice. Garnish the dip with fresh whole chives.

■ Garnish with some fresh coriander.

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In brief Mundine confident He’s 43 years old and his opponent’s camp doesn’t think he can last for 12 rounds, but Anthony Mundine is promising that he’ll wear Jeff Horn out in Friday’s bout in Brisbane. The ex-NRL player will take on Horn at Suncorp Stadium in the 30-year-old’s first fight since his defeat to American Terence Crawford in June.

Mundine believes he can emulate Crawford and simply wear down Horn physically.

- AAP

Serious about safety Joseph Parker’s promoters Duco Events have committed to putting all boxers appearing on their cards through MRI brain scans – starting with their next event in Christchurch on December 15.

Duco Events have previously required fighters to undergo a mandatory CT scan to gain medical clearance to enter the ring. Parker’s younger brother, John, was withdrawn from a fight in London in July after a regulation pre-fight scan found he had a brain aneurysm – a small tear in a blood vessel.

- NZME

Over 70s bowlers take to the greens A break in the weather on Monday afternoon was good news for some of the district’s older bowlers. The Mid Canterbury Bowling Sub Centre Over 70s tournament was held at the Ashburton MSA Bowling Club, and it was the trio of Bruce Harper, Mike Quinn and John Moffat who took it out with three wins and 13 ends. In second place was the team of Bruce Hopwood, John Withell and Ian Moore with two wins, one draw and 13 ends, ahead of Eric Maw, Maurice Reid and Ann Leitch in third with two wins and 13 ends. Pictured taking part in the tournament was Trevor Johnson.

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■ MOTOR RACING

End of F1 for Hartley Brendon Hartley’s run with Toro Rosso is over.

And according to Motorsport journalist Bob McMurray, so is his Formula One racing career.

The Kiwi driver was axed by the team after Toro Rosso announced Alexander Albon, who finished third in Formula Two this year, as the new driver to team up with Daniil Kvyat for the 2019 season.

With Hartley’s 2018 team-mate Pierre Gasly promoted to the Red Bull Formula One team there seemed a chance the Le Mans winner and World Endurance champion would race for a second full season.

But after finishing the season in 19th on the drivers’ championship standings out of 20 drivers with just four points and a ninthplaced finish at the USA Grand Prix his best of the season, the 29-year-old’s departure wasn’t a huge surprise.

According to McMurray, who believed Hartley’s performance simply wasn’t good enough, said that the Kiwi driver’s only shot at staying in Formula One was to be a test driver.

“All the seats are filled now for this coming season, every seat is effectively spoken for, so there’s not going to be any seats in Formula One,” McMurray said yesterday.

“The best he can hope for is

Brendon Hartley may have run his last Formula One race. to pick up as a third driver, a test driver role with a team.

“He could have performed better, it’s that simple really.

“I’m not being down on Brendon, I think he’s a fantastic driver, but he simply could have beaten Gasly.

“So that kind of wraps up his career certainly with Torro Rosso and Red Bull, most probably with Formula One. “Maybe it’s time for Brendon to start looking at new pastures.”

Hartley made his Formula One debut last season at the USA Grand Prix, replacing Gasly for the drive before becoming a fulltime replacement for Kvyat.

He recorded his first Formula One point at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in April with a 10th placing.

The last time a New Zealand driver earned a Formula One point was Chris Amon in the 1976 Spanish Grand Prix.

Hartley followed that up with a 10th at the German Grand Prix in July and a career-best ninth in Austin.

He had five retirements from his 21 races this year including a scary crash at the Canadian Grand Prix when he collided with Williams-Mercedes driver Lance Stroll and was pushed into a wall on the opening lap.

It seems unlikely that Hartley will find a drive at another Formula One team for next season.

All the driving spots are filled except for one with Lance Stroll widely expected to be announced as the second Force India driver alongside Sergio Perez.

- NZME

Tennis’ Big Three The Big Three of men’s tennis are the year-ending top three – something that last happened in 2014. With Novak Djokovic at world No.1, Rafael Nadal No. 2 and Roger Federer at No.3 yesterday, the legendary trio lead the season’s final ATP rankings for the seventh time. This is the first time, though, that each spent time at No.1 during the same year.

The seven changes there were the most since 1999, when there were eight.

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Newcombe Medal shared Young guns Ashleigh Barty and Alex de Minaur have been named as joint winners of the Newcombe Medal on a historic night for Australian tennis. Judges were unable to split Barty and de Minaur after both enjoyed stellar seasons, ensuring Australian tennis’ highest individual honour was shared for the first time in the award’s nineyear history. Barty joins former US Open champion and French Open finalist Samantha Stosur (2010, 2011, 2012) as only the second multiple recipient after ending 2018 as Australia’s highest-ranked player at No.15 in the world. - AAP

Verstappen a threat Lewis Hamilton says he expects Max Verstappen to be in the thick of next season’s Formula One championship fight. Hamilton won the 11th grand prix of his title-winning campaign with a dominant performance at the year’s final race in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, and celebrated by going backstage at a Guns N’ Roses concert. The Mercedes star, 33, will be heading to his traditional winter training base in Colorado from where he will take stock of a remarkable season which took him to within two titles of Michael Schumacher’s record seven haul.

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, who Hamilton beat to the championship with two rounds to spare, will be among his rivals again in 2019, while the Briton has also backed Verstappen to feature prominently.

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■ OPINION

Golf’s brave new direction?

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s the rain steadily fell from the sky once again on Saturday, I found myself doing something you wouldn’t often find me doing.

I watched golf.

And I actually enjoyed it.

Golf, to me, was a bit like what a lot of people thought of test cricket.

Long, slow and boring.

But this golf was different.

It was totally American, over the top and edge of the seat stuff.

I didn’t even know what I was watching for a start.

My husband had been watching it, so from the 17th hole I sat down and started watching too.

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were playing each other.

Now, I knew enough about golf to understand who these guys were, how the game worked, what the big tournaments were, and that kind of thing.

But this one had escaped my sporting radar.

Turns out it was The Match.

It wasn’t a tournament, it was

just a round of golf between two of the world’s best players, and there just happened to be a massive $US9 million up for grabs.

It wasn’t just any $US9 million either, it was $US9 million in cash, sitting right there in clear plastic boxes on the course.

Turns out it was being played at the Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas.

That explained a lot.

I asked why it was Woods and Mickelson playing and not, for example, the top two players in the world at the moment as dictated by the world rankings, and that would be Justin Rose and Brooks Koepka.

My husband informed me it was because Woods and Mickelson were pretty much the most famous golfers in the world, which kind of made sense.

Had it been Rose and Koepka playing off in The Match, it probably wouldn’t have had the same ring to it, and had non-golfing types like me on the edge of my seat.

It was going to be a pretty big

payday for one of them, with $NZ13 million on the line, and just to add to the entertainment I’m told there was the odd wager on some of the holes before I tuned in.

While on a golf course in Mid Canterbury losing a hole might have meant having to buy your opponent a beer, in the case of these two guys they were talking hundreds of thousands of dollars.

When there was a potential pay-day of $US9 million, and you were already in a pretty good financial position after years of being among the top golfers in the world and all those fancy endorsements that came with it, why not?

To put the amount into context though, that pay-packet was more than 10 per cent of Mickelson’s career earnings.

It was a hang of a lot of money, even in his books.

The pair squared off in 18 holes of match play and Mickelson looked set to wrap it up on the 17th hole, until Tiger chipped in to send it to the final hole.

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And the drama wasn’t done with.

There was so little between them that 18 holes wasn’t enough.

As darkness started to fall they played an extra hole, but even that still wasn’t enough so they headed to the 20th hole, which was lit by floodlights, and just kept playing it until someone got one up.

There were a couple of putts conceded there, by both players, that – when you considered the prize on offer – was incredibly sporting.

But like Mickelson said when he conceded Tiger’s putt on the 21st hole, “I don’t want to end it like this”.

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Eventually Mickelson took it out on the 22nd hole, and it wasn’t until the photographers started snapping away and the flashes lit the scene up, and the television cameras shot back to the presenters at their little desk that you realised just how dark it was.

It was quite a finish, to quite a match.

As a non-golfer, I was drawn to the invitation-only event with only 700 people present on the course for a number of reasons.

It was because of who was playing and it was fascinating listening in on the dialogue between both them, and them and their caddies, and because it was such a typical, over the top American type event with such a dramatic ending.

They certainly don’t do things by halves in America.

They went all out for this firsttime event and I’m sure it proved to be a winner in terms of both ratings, and money raised for charity – which I only found out right at the very end, was also part of it.

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In brief

■ INTER DOMINIONS

Top draw for Speeding Spur Speeding Spur was the big winner among the New Zealand Inter Dominion contingent when the barrier draws were announced for the opening heats of the series on Monday.

The John and Josh Dickietrained square-gaiter has drawn perfectly in barrier two in the first heat of the trotting series at Melton on Saturday night.

Landing that starting spot saw Australian bookmakers open the seven-year-old at $1.35 win odds.

Speeding Spur has been prepped for his Inter Dominion tilt at the Dickies’ Clevedon property and will fly to Melbourne tonight.

It is a familiar trip for reigning New Zealand trotter of the year and his team, and it is one his trainers expect him to thrive on.

“If anything he loves the travelling, he likes getting away from home,” Josh Dickie said.

“He knows he is in charge at home, but when he is away he relaxes out a bit.

“Flying and going to a different property is something he doesn’t have to worry about usually.”

The Dickies gave Speeding

Spur a thorough checking over after he returned to their stable following his fourth behind Marcoola in the Dominion.

The horse passed their inspection with flying colours to book his ticket to Victoria.

“He got home straight away; we had to obviously make sure everything was all good with him before we decided to go to the Inter Dominions.

“Everything was all good and his trackwork has been great and we are looking forward to getting him over there.”

Josh Dickie has five days to study the form of the 11 rivals drawn around him.

Monty Python, who is a solid mobile beginner, also contests the opening trotting heat for Oamaru trainer Phil Williamson.

Alderbeck, who is only a moderate off the gate, drew nicely in barrier four for Williamson in the second heat of the trotting series.

She has the favourite and gateflyer, Torando Valley, two spots outside her in barrier 6.

The Andy Gath-trained trotter has opened at $1.50 odds in heat two.

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Cruz Bromac looks to have fared best of the New Zealand pacers on the opening night after landing barrier four in the third pacing heat.

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when his main rival, Let It Ride, drew barrier one on the second row.

Cruz Bromac opened at $1.45 odds with Australian bookmakers.

Pat’s Delight’s two on the second line draw initially did not look fantastic, but it turned in to a great marble when gate-speedster, Wrappers Delight, drew in front of him.

The Cran Dalgety-trained four-year-old clashes with Tiger Tara and fellow New Zealander, Spankem, in the heat one of the pacing series.

Series favourite, Tiger Tara, has drawn nicely in barrier three.

He opened a $2.60 favourite ahead of Wrappers Delight, who was at $2.80 odds for heat one.

Spankem has barrier five in the heat, which looks to have plenty of early fireworks.

Heat 2 of the pacing series, which does not feature any New Zealand horses, is headed by former Kiwi – and New Zealandowned – Franco Nelson.

All of the five Inter Dominion heats will be run over the 2240m distance.

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Top galloper returns Hawke’s Bay spring carnival star Melody Belle enjoyed a winning outing at the trials on her home track at Matamata yesterday and looks set to add to her Group One haul.

The Jamie Richards-trained mare is unbeaten in three races this season having won the Gr.2 Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa before taking out a Group One double at Hastings with victories in the Tarzino Trophy (1400m) and Windsor Park Plate (1600m). The four-year-old cruised to victory in a 1000m Open heat in the hands of retained rider Opie Bosson.

- NZME

Black-type targeted Well-travelled mare Bisou Bisou achieved black-type at Counties on Saturday when victorious in the Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m). The seven-yearold is now unbeaten in her two starts for new trainer Nigel Tiley and will be set for more stakes targets this season after beating Group One winner Volpe Veloce by a short-head on Saturday. “She was very well ridden and Andrew (Calder, jockey) saved a lot of ground on her,” Tiley said. “We’re looking for fillies and mares races (with her now). There’s a nice race coming up at Te Rapa in three weeks’ time, the Cal Isuzu Stakes.

It’s 1600m, so we’ll try and stretch her out to a mile.”

- NZME

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Waikato harness Today at Cambridge Raceway

Waikato Bay Of Plenty Harness Inc Venue: Cambridge 6 95055 Bill Haley (6) fr .......................... J Abernethy Raceway Meeting Date: 28 Nov 2018 NZ Meeting num- 7 20624 Rainbow Wiri (7) fr .....................A Matthews ber: 5 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 8 21557 Womeninleague (8) fr............. A Harrison (J) 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 9 769x6 Scherger Chief (21) fr ...................N Chilcott 1 5.38pm P & M QUALITY PAINTERS MOBILE PACE 3 6.37 HARCOURTS TE AWAMUTU MOBILE PACE $6500, r41-r56., mobile, 2700m $7500, non-winners 3yo+ mr49 to mr50., 2200m 1 60556 Loud An Proud (1) fr ...................J Brownlee 1 Jealous Guy (1) fr ................... B Butcher (J) 2 04040 Capital Plan (2) fr .....................D Blakemore 2 3 Shadow Roll (2) fr .................. A Harrison (J) 3 78696 Redmaro (3) fr...................................S Wigg 3 Prop Rock (3) fr .............................S Lawson 4 55968 Highview Justice (4) fr ......... J Kriechbaumer 4 3 Mach Little Soaky (4) fr .................T Mitchell 5 10300 Crackared (5) fr .................................C Wigg 5 Rhianna Reigns (5) fr .....................S Phelan 6 14067 Armstrong fr ................................. Scratched 6 8 Courage To Fire (6) fr ........... D Ferguson (J) 7 x5614 Azza (6) fr ......................................F Phelan 7 Sheffield Sparky (7) fr .......................D Balle 8 x666x Vibe (7) fr .......................................B Hadley 8 4 Imasportsstar (8) fr ....................P Ferguson 9 67068 Janet Guthrie (21) fr ........................G Gillies 9 5 All Yours (21) fr .......................... S E Butcher 2 6.06 CAMBRIDGE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCHING 4 7.02pm WHAT THE HILL-BREEDERS DISCOUNT 01/12 MBL PACE $8000, up-r54 w/c., mobile, 2200m HANDICAP TROT $7500, non-winners & up-r46 w/c 1 47049 Itsokbeingbetter (1) fr .................P Ferguson spechcp, stand, 2200m 2 38066 Artanne (2) fr........................ D Ferguson (J) 1 75494 Mackerelli (1) fr .............................S Lawson 3 77992 Jack Bates (3) fr ............................T Mitchell 2 x3834 Beat The Heat (2) fr ...................P Ferguson 4 92708 Helena Ideal (4) fr ..........................S Phelan 3 20706 Pretorius (1) 30M ............................D Moore 5 4386x McDaknife (5) fr........................... K Marshall 4 76737 Danke (2) 30M ............................... G Martin

2 35x9 J Bee (2) fr .............................. B Butcher (J) 5 31688 Madaboy (3) 30M .................. L Whittaker (J) 3 80 Spicey Delight (3) fr ........... J MacKinnon (J) 6 823P5 Rave Nation (4) 30M .................... D Butcher 4 886x0 Phillydotcom (4) fr ........................ D Butcher 7 22551 Great Fantasy (5) 30M ................ K Marshall 5 7x6 E Cat (5) fr .................................P Ferguson 8 70990 Lundqvist (6) 30M .........................T Mitchell 6 56x5 La Vitesse (6) fr .............................S Lawson 9 5x321 Westy Boyz 30M .......................... Scratched 7 5P683 Rosado (7) fr ............................. S E Butcher 10 90600 Secretofthesea Smile (U1) 30M .....S Phelan 8 93865 Shake It (8) fr ....................... D Ferguson (J) 11 65790 Littlebitoflove (U2) 30M ............. J Abernethy 9 0x948 Meera (21) fr .............................. T Cameron 12 91858 My Boy Boo (U3) 30M .................J Stormont 5 7.28pm O’CONNOR WARREN INSURANCE BRO- 10 692 Mustang Sally (22) fr .....................Z Butcher KERS MOBILE PACE $8000, 3yo+, up-r54 w/c, 2200m 7 8.18pm ROSS PAYNTER RACING STABLES HAND1 40412 Flying Steps (1) fr.................... B Butcher (J) ICAP TROT $8500, r48-r74 discrhcp, stand, 2200m 1 84697 Above The Rest (1) fr .............. B Butcher (J) 2 857x1 Racketeers Boy (2) fr ................... D Butcher 2 76737 Danke (2) fr .................................... G Martin 3 76x10 Kundana Gold (3) fr.............. D Ferguson (J) 3 83302 Little Bro (U1) fr......................... S E Butcher 4 74120 Mrs Zippy (4) fr .......................... J Abernethy 4 760x4 Grey Stoke (U2) fr ....................... K Marshall 5 34439 Bit Of A Tiger (5) fr .....................P Ferguson 5 97090 Sir Henry Castleton (U3) fr..... A Harrison (J) 6 35176 Bugalugs (6) fr ............................. C Webber 6 23754 Primus Inter Pares (1) 10M ............S Phelan 7 0x179 Ryans Gal (7) fr.............................T Mitchell 7 18220 Grenado (U1) 10M ....................S Abernethy 8 27222 Liberal Arden (8) fr .........................S Phelan Dx057 Gershwin (U1) 30M ...........T Mitchell 6 7.53pm CENTENARY RACE MEETING 11TH JAN 8 2019 MOBILE PACE $7500, non-winners 3yo+ mr49., 9 1010x Credit Master (1) 40M ........................A Neal 10 48144 Sol Invictus (U1) 40M ................ J Abernethy mobile, 2200m 1 62424 About Turn (1) fr ............................T Mitchell 8 8.44pm BAILEY INGHAM MOBILE PACE $8500,

3yo+ r55-r65., mobile, 1700m 1 07x1 God’s Gift fr .................................. Scratched 2 1x Cyclone Banner (1) fr .............. T Macfarlane 3 54716 Bubble Gum (2) fr..........................Z Butcher 4 2x953 Rock N Shard (3) fr ................ A Harrison (J) 5 32112 Gibson Girl (4) fr ................ J MacKinnon (J) 6 5213x In The Shadows (5) fr.....................S Phelan 7 78279 Red Magic (6) fr ...................... B Butcher (J) 8 458x3 Stars Delight (7) fr ........................ D Butcher SELECTIONS

Race 1: Janet Guthrie, Capital Plan, Azza, Vibe Race 2: Helena Ideal, Scherger Chief, Bill Haley, Rainbow Wiri Race 3: Rhianna Reigns, Mach Little Soaky, Sheffield Sparky Race 4: Great Fantasy, Danke, Beat The Heat, Rave Nation Race 5: Flying Steps, Mrs Zippy, Liberal Arden, Bit Of A Tiger Race 6: About Turn, La Vitesse, E Cat, Shake It Race 7: Credit Master, Gershwin, Grenado, Little Bro Race 8: Gibson Girl, In The Shadows, Red Magic, Cyclone Banner LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} - Concession driver {C.cl} - Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down

M4 Rotorua gallops Today at Rotorua Raceway

Racing Rotorua Venue: Rotorua Meeting Date: 28 November 2018 NZ Meeting number: 4 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 12.30pm (NZT) RYDGES HOTEL ROTORUA MAIDEN 2200 $10,000, MDN, 2200m 1 023 The Glint (8) 58.5 2 4x309 Mr Bazamour (3) 58.5 ...................L Allpress 3 499 The Casino Man (11) 58.5 ..............S Collett 4 60785 Kipling (9) 58.5 ............................T Thornton 5 50065 Zenntari (6) 58.5 .........................C Lammas 6 999x0 Cape Ceilidh (2) 58.5 ................P Pilley (a2) 7 900x9 Dezzy Mac (5) 58.5 .................. D Danis (a3) 8 07 Nigel’s World (13) 58.5 ............... L Satherley 9 96069 Stevie’s Surprise (1) 58.5 ................R Smyth 10 674 Flying Fantasia (7) 56.5 ................. A Calder 11 x6494 Mamba (12) 56.5........................M Cameron 12 x4276 Supablue (4) 56.5 ......................R Elliot (a1) 13 000 Delle Quartza (10) 56.5 Emergency: Delle Quartza 2 1.05pm FUNCTION ROOMS FOR HIRE AT ARAWA PARK MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1215m 1 2556x Verses (1) 58.5 .........................N Bakar (a4) 2 682x8 Soaring Wyvern (11) 58.5 .............. A Calder 3 39x65 The Matrix (5) 58.5......................T Thornton 4 40572 Garados 58.5 ............................... Scratched 5 Outlander (9) 58.5 ............... T Yanagida (a3) 6 6x Two Of Us (2) 58.5 ..................... L Satherley 7 3 Tonadillas (12) 57.......................M Cameron 8 6 Uncle Ern (13) 57 9 24 Shesonfire b (6) 56.5 ......................S Collett 10 x5x75 Spinnaker Bay (8) 56.5 ........T Newman (a3) 11 400 Honora (14) 56.5 ...........................L Allpress 12 x0x7x Lady Davone (4) 56.5 13 5x0x0 Stage Hit 56.5 .............................. Scratched 14 86x Bright Notes (3) 58.5 ................ D Danis (a3) 15 Vedo Rosso 58.5 .......................... Scratched 16 0598x Bahamas 58.5 .............................. Scratched 17 687x Happy Hitter (10) 56.5 18 644x Heliberry (7) 56.5 19 40x50 Cailin 56.5 .................................... Scratched 20 Shezathinka 55 ............................ Scratched Emergencies: Stage Hit, Bright Notes, Vedo Rosso, Ba-

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hamas, Happy Hitter, Heliberry, Cailin, Shezathinka

Emergencies: Sweet Treat, Bet She Is, Stephen Bond, Perroquet, Ivette, Tavlin, Kamikaze Rebel, Masu 5 2.50pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE WITH WHEELSMDN $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1100m 1 4x8x6 Marbuzet (10) 57.5 .....................R Elliot (a1) MAIDEN $10,000, MDN F&M, 1215m 1 222x5 Snitz Of Time b (5) 57.5 ..................S Collett 2 Luck Of Stratum (11) 57.5 ...............S Collett 2 256x2 Salt Bay (7) 57.5 ............................ J Bayliss 3 75 The Reflex 57.5 ............................ Scratched 3 644x Heliberry (4) 57.5 .......................R Elliot (a1) 4 Yes M’Lady (13) 57.5 ............... D Danis (a3) 4 6x043 La Landonne (3) 57.5....................L Allpress 5 Prise De Fer 57.5 ......................... Scratched 5 x3850 Madam Ace (10) 57.5 .................... S McKay 6 Sponge Bob (9) 57.5 ...................C Lammas 6 354x7 Toffee Pop (14) 57.5 7 Weaponry (8) 57.5 ........................O Bosson 7 40x50 Cailin 57.5 .................................... Scratched 8 3 She’s A Goddess (6) 55.5 .............. J Bayliss 8 Geri (1) 57.5 ............................. D Danis (a3) 9 3x80 Soleil Dore 55.5 ........................... Scratched 9 9 Queen Sweep 57.5 ...................... Scratched 10 x67x9 Lucky Strike (3) 55.5 ...................... S McKay 22 Naval Fleet 56 .............................. Scratched 11 8x0 Porshabelle (7) 55.5 ....................T Thornton 10 Shezathinka (9) 56 ........................O Bosson 12 Kylie Bax 55.5 .............................. Scratched 11 Taming The Shrew (8) 56 .... T Yanagida (a3) 13 Carazzi (1) 55.5 ..........................J Kam (a4) 12 14 Master Oakleigh h (5) 57.5 ..............B Grylls 13 5x0x0 Stage Hit 57.5 .............................. Scratched Whimsy (6) 56 .........................E McCall (a4) 15 Madi’s Dream (4) 55.5................ L Satherley 14 Madi’s Dream 56 .......................... Scratched 16 9 Whatacracker 57.5 ....................... Scratched 15 7x Lowprofile (11) 57.5 17 6x0 Ollie (2) 57.5 ..............................M Cameron 16 17 0 Chloe’s Cash (2) 56 18 Shezathinka (12) 55.5 0 Court Cha (13) 56 .................. H Parkes (a4) Emergencies: Carazzi, Master Oakleigh, Madi’s Dream, 18 19 x0x7x Lady Davone (12) 57.5 Whatacracker, Ollie, Shezathinka 20 Kylie Bax 56 ................................. Scratched 4 2.15pm ISCL 1560 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, Em: Stage Hit, Whimsy, Madi’s Dream, Lowprofile, 1560m 1 x0940 King Kane (15) 59.5 ......................O Bosson Chloe’s Cash, Court Cha, Lady Davone, Kylie Bax 6 3.25pm INTERISLANDER SUMMER FESTIVAL 27 2 26204 Surrey (8) 59.5 3 87x90 Curious (12) 59 ...........................T Thornton DECEMBER MDN $10,000, MDN, 1400m 1 6x222 Maduro 58.5 ................................. Scratched 4 21x0 Mr Trump td (2) 58.5........................S Collett 2 6290x Flying Trapeze (10) 58.5..M Hashizume (a4) 5 1x855 St Andre 58.5 ............................... Scratched 3 4 Hinchin Power (5) 58.5..................L Allpress 6 126x0 Karm ‘N’ Easy m (6) 58 ....... T Yanagida (a3) 4 3040x Resurgence (2) 58.5 ...................... J Bayliss 7 x50x2 Inscription (7) 57 ...........................L Allpress 5 05 Tasman Warrior (9) 57 .. A Goindasamy (a4) 8 42x83 Real Beach (5) 57 ................. H Durrant (a4) 6 89x02 The Last Tsunami (7) 56.5 ....... D Danis (a3) 9 29x89 Konstantina (11) 56.5 .................M Cameron 7 454x3 Secretaria 56.5............................. Scratched 10 27x04 Lady Amadeus (14) 56.5.............C Lammas 8 2 Newmarket 56.5 ........................... Scratched 11 1587x Sweet Treat m (3) 56 ..................R Elliot (a1) 9 36x42 Dublin Rose (1) 55 ...................N Bakar (a4) 12 005x0 Bet She Is 55.5 ............................ Scratched 10 45 Tachibana (4) 55 ............................ A Calder 13 490x8 Stephen Bond (13) 57.5 9 Melarita (8) 55 .................................S Collett 14 9x809 Perroquet (1) 55.5 .......................... J Bayliss 11 12 7 Spring Delight 55 ......................... Scratched 15 21000 Ivette m (9) 55.5 13 7 Apellido 57 ................................... Scratched 16 25664 Tavlin (10) 57 99 Jojo Roxx 55 ................................ Scratched 17 x2650 Kamikaze Rebel m (4) 57 ........ D Danis (a3) 14 18 0x552 Masu 56.5 .................................... Scratched 15 90x Hour Of Power (6) 56.5 .............. L Satherley

3 1.40pm PREAKNESS & BELMONT STAKES, CUBA

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6146x Don’t Look Back dm (9) 58.5 ......T Thornton 51140 Mutechi m (6) 58.5 ......................... J Bayliss 28275 Cutting Up Rough d (3) 58.5Goindasamy (a4) x3x0x Pattern db (2) 58.5 .....................R Elliot (a1) 5770x Who Dat Singa (4) 58 .....................S Collett 2149x Princess El Jay (11) 57.5 ........E McCall (a4) 5349x Libretti t (10) 57 .............................L Allpress 10144 Veine D’Or (5) 56 ........................C Lammas 43x50 Aileen Grace (8) 55.5 6x555 Endean Express 55.5................... Scratched 940x8 Saignon m (1) 55 ................... H Parkes (a4) 10 5.47pm RYDGES HOTEL ROTORUA 1400 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 1x Paisley Park dm (5) 59.5 .................S Collett 2 8129x Conspirator (10) 58.5 3 18x45 Stand Tall (2) 58.5 4 x156x Lily The Pink d (7) 58 .................M Cameron 5 59400 Felix Faure d (6) 58 .................... L Satherley 6 0x161 Le Sablier 57 ................................ Scratched 7 421x6 Paint The Town d (4) 57 ................O Bosson 8 930x9 Bugs Moran t (9) 57 ...... A Goindasamy (a4) 9 18x Triple Diamond tm (3) 56.5............L Allpress 10 310x6 Bridal Veil d (1) 56 .......................... J Bayliss 11 09607 Toodaloo m (8) 56 ......................R Elliot (a1) 12 700x0 Showtenaire m (11) 54................T Thornton Blinkers on: Nigel’s World (R1), The Matrix, Spinnaker Bay (R2), Porshabelle (R3), Mr Trump, Kamikaze Rebel (R4), Chloe’s Cash (R5), Hour Of Power (R6), Hour Of Power (R8), Who Dat Singa (R9), Bugs Moran (R10) Winkers on: Two Of Us, Lady Davone (R2), Lady Davone (R5), Libretti (R9), Showtenaire (R10) Winkers off: Happy Hitter (R2), Porshabelle (R3) SELECTIONS Race 1: The Glint, Flying Fantasia, Mamba, Supablue Race 2: Tonadillas, Outlander, Heliberry, Soaring Wyvern Race 3: She’s A Goddess, Shezathinka, Lucky Strike Race 4: Inscription, Tavlin, Mr Trump, Stephen Bond Race 5: Snitz Of Time, Shezathinka, La Landonne, Heliberry Race 6: Dublin Rose, The Last Tsunami, Flying Trapeze Race 7: Icebomb, Fortune Patch, Light Shadow, Ottavio Race 8: Fabulous Flight, Beached As Bro, Chiquitita Race 9: Don’tblamethemusic, Mutechi, Don’t Look Back, Pattern Race 10: Paisley Park, Lily The Pink, Toodaloo, Conspirator

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 8 67667 That’s Frank nwtd ......................J McInerney way Meeting Date: 28 Nov 2018 NZ Meeting number: 3 9 76678 Bigtime Claws nwtd A & ..................Williams Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 10 68867 Alamein Simba nwtd K & ..................Phillips Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 3 12.56pm AON CPF C0 C0, 520m 1 12.21pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 1 33722 Sedgebrook Saint nwtd .......................F Kite 1 885 Final Straw nwtd................................. N Udy 2 44376 Hopcorn nwtd ..................................... N Udy 2 47655 Slam It nwtd ..............................J McInerney 3 Race Me Home nwtd ..................B Hodgson 3 8x776 Slick As Jewels nwtd ............. L E Dunkerton 4 8752 Stormin’ Home nwtd S & ...........C Blackburn 4 88 Skeldale nwtd J & ...............................D Bell 5 46654 Magic Maria nwtd ..........................G Atwood 5 87888 Ahuroa Magic nwtd ........................R Murray 6 Bionic Boy nwtd............................M Goodier 6 Funzalo nwtd...............................B Hodgson 7 Bigtime Willow nwtd ...........................L Cole 7 Piruleta nwtd .....................................M Flipp 8 Rockoneva nwtd ..........................B Hodgson 8 27438 Arm Turner nwtd........................J McInerney 4 1.14pm WANGANUI TOYOTA C0 C0, 305m 9 8667 Shamrock Green nwtd ...............B Goldsack 1 82643 Sefton Brew nwtd ............................... N Udy 10 6778 Ostapenko nwtd ................................. N Udy 2 33652 Yee Coo Coo nwtd ....................J McInerney 2 12.39pm WHANGANUI CHRONICLE C0 C0, 305m 3 67836 Cassia nwtd ............................. K Gommans 1 73 Light Cruiser nwtd .........................G Atwood 4 45754 Raining Sixes nwtd.....................B Goldsack 2 775 Viking Joop nwtd ................................ N Udy 5 Bigtime Molly nwtd .............................L Cole 3 78843 Way Anchor nwtd .......................B Goldsack 6 23342 Sedgebrook Pride nwtd.......................F Kite 4 7 Cheeka nwtd ................................ H Mullane 7 Sahara Pippa nwtd............................M Flipp 5 87227 Sly John nwtd J & ...............................D Bell 8 24754 Blitzem Gem nwtd .................... S Gommans 6 Sahara Dream nwtd ..........................M Flipp 9 77668 It’s Timmy nwtd .........................J McInerney 7 86785 Jetlag Jag nwtd .........................J McInerney 10 6778 Ostapenko nwtd ................................. N Udy

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16 35078 My Clarity (3) 56.5................T Newman (a3) Em: Apellido, Jojo Roxx, Hour Of Power, My Clarity 7 4.04pm WAITOMO GROUP FUEL 1100 $11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1100m 1 41563 Ottavio tm (11) 59.5 ....................T Thornton 2 35432 Fortune Patch (10) 59 ......... T Yanagida (a3) 3 5241x Light Shadow (6) 59 ....................... S McKay 4 2x211 Icebomb (12) 58.5 ....................N Bakar (a4) 5 3x210 Comeback (7) 58.5 ....................R Elliot (a1) 6 401x8 Steppenwolf 58 ............................ Scratched 7 20166 So Much Mour m (1) 57.5 .............L Allpress 8 x9274 Power Dream 56 .......................... Scratched 9 330x1 Wonder Woman t (5) 56 .......T Newman (a3) 10 54416 Jet Charged tm (9) 55.5 .................. R Jones 11 x4475 Style By Design m (4) 55A Goindasamy (a4) 12 17348 Liquid Inspiration tm (3) 54 ...... D Danis (a3) 13 x1122 Don’tblamethemusic (8) 62.5 14 6x555 Endean Express th (2) 55.5 .............B Grylls Emergencies: Don’tblamethemusic, Endean Express 8 4.39pm HOLIDAY INN MAIDEN 1400 $10,000, MDN, 1400m 1 333x Beached As Bro (12) 58.5..........M Cameron 2 x3564 Come Back Tiger (9) 58.5 .............L Allpress 3 3x428 Fabulous Flight b (11) 58.5 ...........O Bosson 4 24x95 Charlie Zulu (7) 58.5 ..................R Elliot (a1) 5 53990 Amen Corner (2) 58.5 ......... T Yanagida (a3) 6 8 Victor’s Place (10) 57 ..................... A Calder 7 Getsuyobi (8) 57 .............................R Smyth 8 60x73 Chiquitita (3) 56.5............................S Collett 9 9704 Mangaroa Diva (1) 56.5 ............. L Satherley 10 Consider This (4) 56.5............J Fawcett (a2) 11 271 Queen Of Diamonds 55 ............... Scratched 12 84 Angelica (6) 55 ............................C Lammas 13 7 Apellido 57 ................................... Scratched 14 99 Jojo Roxx 55 ................................ Scratched 15 90x Hour Of Power (5) 56.5 16 35078 My Clarity (13) 56.5 Emergencies: Apellido, Jojo Roxx, Hour Of Power, My Clarity 9 5.14pm MILLS REEF WINERY 1400 $11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1400m 1 x1122 Don’tblamethemusic (7) 62.5 ...N Bakar (a4)

5 1.31pm J P PRINT PETONE C1 C1, 520m

1 82635 Empty Pocket 18.28 ........................... N Udy 2 53845 Gotcha Penny nwtd ...................J McInerney 1 37564 Opawa Bucks nwtd ..........................R Waite 3 F6444 Homebush Rieko nwtd ..............J McInerney 2 688x8 Piko Piko 30.88 ............................... C Brider 4 65432 Rocky’s To Much 17.94 A & ............Williams 3 78576 Cawbourne Brandy 30.46 J & .............D Bell 5 81688 Slick Star 17.74 ...........................B Hodgson 4 31121 Zipping Cobra 30.56 ..........................L Cole 6 3F241 Bigtime Jetty 17.68 ............................L Cole 5 44886 Idol Jazz 30.61 ................................... N Udy 7 66378 Captain Kate 18.28 .........................C Morris 6 48755 Cawbourne Foxy 30.26 ...................C Morris 8 12412 Clover Scott 17.73.......................A Turnwald 7 56424 Cawbourne Chops nwtd........... K Gommans 9 38788 Epic Style nwtd ................................. B Hunt 8 54643 Chip Off Block 30.49 ...................J McArthur 9 68586 Dyna Bart nwtd ............................M Roberts 10 36766 Accra 17.87 ............................... K B Benson 10 78886 Cawbourne Zayne nwtd J & ................D Bell 8 2.24 CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES HERE DECEMBER C1 C1, 520m 6 1.49pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C1 C1, 305m 1 87675 Four Twenty nwtd ......................J McInerney 1 72868 Bella Jade 17.89 .............................C Morris 2 75668 Jelani nwtd ........................................D Edlin 2 56734 Subway Kay 18.28 .....................B Goldsack 3 35552 Take Action 30.84.........................M Goodier 3 57473 Bigtime Winnie 18.10 A & ...............Williams 4 44336 Smash Rock nwtd .........................M Gowan 4 36223 Sozin’s Treasure nwtd ...............J McInerney 5 58377 Cawbourne Owen nwtd............ K Gommans 5 2F636 Epic Spark 18.22............................... B Hunt 6 37578 Banshee Reel 30.84 ........................R Waite 6 131 Bigtime Lovie 17.83 ...........................L Cole 7 63478 Cawbourne Symsy 30.58 J &..............D Bell 7 55247 Clover Fantasy nwtd....................A Turnwald 8 74552 Bigtime Maci 30.66 .............................S Kite 8 16636 Outa Sims 17.95 ................................ N Udy 9 68586 Dyna Bart nwtd ............................M Roberts 9 55676 Ngakawau 17.82 .......................J McInerney 10 35767 Manly Monkey 17.80 J & .....................D Bell 10 78886 Cawbourne Zayne nwtd J & ................D Bell 7 2.07pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C1 C1, 305m 9 2.42pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 305m

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26314 Mr. Postman 17.85 ............................. N Udy 34228 Hotdog Shannon 17.98 ...................C Morris 83746 Homebush Flutey 18.00 ............J McInerney 23654 Flying Canary nwtd ...................J McInerney 42455 Bigtime Pearl 17.69 ............................L Cole 47652 He’s A Sharkie 18.09 ............... K Gommans F4276 Bigtime Nibbles nwtd.......................L Doody 77643 Bigtime Logan nwtd A &..................Williams 45847 Spot Woodstock 17.86 K & ...............Phillips 38864 Shadow Girl 17.75 ..........................C Morris 10 2.57pm HATRICK DASH C1 C1, 305m 1 44223 Sozin’s Fortune 18.11 ...............J McInerney 2 72823 Bigtime Boy 17.76 ....................... P B Briggs 3 75424 Magma 17.89 ..................................L Doody 4 25486 Bigtime Murphy 18.06 ........................L Cole 5 46366 Simple Request nwtd ..................S J Phillips 6 15747 Making It Up 17.79 ..........................C Morris 7 63834 Cawbourne Looks 17.75 .......... K Gommans 8 85825 Little Tornado 18.16..........................R Waite 9 88847 Sly Cath nwtd A & ...........................Williams 10 27477 Alamein Dip 17.95 K & ......................Phillips LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 8 85332 Flying Huey nwtd ..................... K Gommans 10 47652 He’s A Sharkie 18.09 ............... K Gommans way Meeting Date: 28 November, 2018 NZ Meeting 2 3.37pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C1 3 3.54pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION number: 9 Double races: 1 and 2; 4 and 5 Trebles: 3, FINAL C1f, 305m CONSOLATION C C1, 305m 4 and 5 1 22111 Tres Vite 17.64 ................................T Patton 1 4x553 Lightning Lu 17.83 S &..............C Blackburn 1 3.19pm FIRST SECURITY C1 - 1 WIN C1, 520m 2 32621 Mini Mansion 17.86 ...........................M Flipp 2 33122 Eight Oh Three 17.82 ........................M Flipp 1 68677 Kushka nwtd H &............................... Woods 3 54331 Uno Eleven 17.75............................... N Udy 3 55645 Doosh 17.59..............................J McInerney 2 26727 Hashtag Blessed nwtd .................M Roberts 4 45461 Idol Patches 17.71 ............................M Flipp 4 63552 Pat Patterson 17.77 ..........................M Flipp 5 63363 Watch Your Back 17.86 ......................W Kite 3 43534 Idol Alan nwtd ...................................M Flipp 5 23331 Zara Zara 17.81 ................................M Flipp 6 34625 Hot Mayhem 17.99 ........................... P Clark 4 32471 Mainline Lil 31.21 ........................B Hodgson 6 37551 Idol Jan 17.81 ...................................M Flipp 7 84663 Cawbourne Jeff 17.91 ........................J Hunt 5 63366 Tiddy Cash 31.08 ......................J McInerney 7 17661 Kinetic Shadow 17.84 ......................... L Bell 8 17582 Secret Indy 18.11 ..............................M Flipp 6 38775 Arthur’s Crown nwtd .........................R Waite 8 77281 Princess Pea 18.14 ..........................P Taylor 7 28188 Bigtime Bridget 30.83...................... C Brider 9 65432 Rocky’s To Much 17.94 A & ............Williams Emergencies:

9 78886 Cawbourne Zayne nwtd J & ................D Bell

4 4.12pm LASER PLUMBING C0/1D C1d, 645m

2 67565 Miss Wiggle 18.39 K & ......................Phillips 3 153 Bigtime Bremner 17.76 ......................L Cole 4 75233 Idol Little Girl nwtd ............................M Flipp 5 65768 Bigtime Kaea 18.01 J & ......................D Bell 6 81577 Prettiest Eyes 18.08 ........................M Olden 7 55461 Collect A Dream 17.91 ......................M Flipp 8 44351 Manimal 18.04 .............................M Roberts Emergencies: 9 76578 Killer Frost 18.47 ..............................P Taylor 10 68667 Cawbourne Rob 18.02 ............. K Gommans

1 15435 Bigtime Acacia nwtd...........................L Cole 2 35765 Fusion Cronulla nwtd ..................A Turnwald 3 64155 Cawbourne Zulu 38.25.................M Roberts 4 61688 Rose And Crown nwtd .................M Goodier 5 85283 Arden Emgrand nwtd ..................A Turnwald 6 62273 Diamond Geezer nwtd .................M Goodier 7 48112 It’s A Threat nwtd ........................A Turnwald 8 66488 Iris Allen nwtd..............................A Turnwald 5 4.29pm MAX REFRIGERATION C1 - 1 WIN C1, 305m LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd 1 87268 Cawbourne Bee nwtd J & ...................D Bell - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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Ashburton Guardian

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

In brief

■ RUGBY

New role for Hansen?

Steve Hansen is set to quit as All Blacks coach after next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan – and take up a newly created role as New Zealand Rugby’s director of rugby.

That’s the stunning claim made by former Irish test back-rower Alan Quinlan.

Quinlan, who played 27 tests for the Irish between 1999 and 2008, claims to have details about NZR’s succession plan should Hansen decide to stand down as All Blacks head coach after next year’s World Cup – in a similar move to that of Joe Schmidt.

Schmidt announced on Monday that he will “finish coaching” after the Japan showpiece to “prioritise family commitments”.

Speaking on the On The Ball AM show, Quinlan reveals he has spoken to former All Blacks Justin Marshall and Jeff Wilson, who claim to have inside information on Hansen’s future.

“I spoke to Jeff Wilson last week and I was asking him and Justin Marshall: ‘What’s the talk back home in New Zealand?’,” Quinlan says.

“Both of them were saying there’s no major talk of Joe Schmidt coming back.

“They know what he’s achieving and people know he’s doing really well in Ireland.

“The talk is that Steve Hansen is going up as a director of rugby and then there will be a possibility of a [vacant head coach] position.”

Pressure on Cheika Former Wallabies players have called for immediate changes in the Australian side, slamming under fire head coach Michael Cheika for having “too much control”.

Cheika’s side now hold a winning ratio of just 30 per cent – the worst success rate since 1958. Former test hooker Brendan Cannon has urged RA to take immediate action. “They can’t sit back and let this decline continue without someone deciding to take the bull by the horns, say this is unacceptable and we need to do something to turn it around.”

- AAP

Schmidt’s legacy Ireland fullback Rob Kearney believes coach Joe Schmidt will do everything in his power to set Ireland up for a sustained period of success after he leaves. Schmidt has dragged Ireland from eighth to second in the world in five years at the helm, and the New Zealander will step down after next year’s World Cup. Former England assistant coach Andy Farrell will replace Schmidt as Ireland boss after the tournament, with the Irish Rugby Football Union quick to confirm its long-term plans. - AAP

Thunder sign Priest Steve Hansen: Does he have a new job pencilled in already?

According to Quinlan, the expectation is that All Blacks assistant Ian Foster will replace Hansen.

“The thing that happened when Graham Henry left was that Hansen stepped up.

“So, there’s not really an awful lot of change or structure to the group.

“There’s talk that a similar sce-

nario is happening with Ian Foster and he’ll step up and take the head coach role – with Hansen moving up into that director of rugby role.”

Hansen is expected to make an announcement on his future on December 17 in Christchurch.

Quinlan doesn’t think Schmidt, who led the Irish to a historic win over the All Blacks a fortnight

ago, will return to New Zealand any time soon.

“He might not go back for a while, he might take a break.

“Any of the Super Rugby franchises will take him.

“He could go to Australia and take a job there,” Quinlan said.

“Everyone would want Joe if he went back down to the Southern Hemisphere.”

- NZME

Sydney Thunder have secured their powerhouse three internationals for this summer’s Women’s Big Bash League, with Kiwi Rachel Priest joining Harmanpreet Kaur and Stefanie Taylor at the club.

Priest, who hit 222 runs at a strikerate of almost 120 last summer, has played 68 T20s and 86 one-dayers for New Zealand. Priest joins a powerful top order of Kaur, Taylor and Rachael Haynes.

- AAP

RESULTS

■ CRICKET

New Zealand’s day of disaster The Black Caps’ collapse at the hands of Yasir Shah and Pakistan yesterday morning created several unwanted records.

From 50-0, the Black Caps tumbled to 90 all out in their first innings, with Shah taking eight wickets.

Here are some of the records that fell during the innings, and other stunning statistics from the meltdown.

Most ducks in a test innings The Black Caps equalled the record for the most ducks in a test innings, with six in their first innings.

Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Colin de Grandhomme, Ish Sodhi, Neil Wagner and Trent Boult all came and went without scoring – five of them being victims of Shah.

The record for a match, in case it becomes relevant, is 11.

The best bowling figures against New Zealand Shah’s 8-41 were the best figures ever recorded in a test match against the Black Caps, beating a long-standing record held by the delightfully named ‘Goofy’ Lawrence.

A 6’5” South African fast bowl-

er, Lawrence took 8-53 against New Zealand in 1961, but only played five tests due to South Africa’s limited test schedule.

Other incredible names – any excuse to write Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan is always welcome – also took eight wickets against the Black Caps, with Shah joining Lawrence, Venkataraghavan, Erapalli Prasanna and Paul Strang as the best of an exclusive club.

Shah will need four more wickets to claim the best figures in a match against New Zealand, a record held by Courtney Walsh’s 13-55, set back in 1995.

10 wickets in a day by one bowler Shah became the first player this century to claim 10 wickets in a day, adding the only two wickets to fall in the second innings to the eight he claimed in the first.

His first innings figures were the third-best ever by a Pakistani, but claiming 10 in a day was a first for a Pakistan bowler, and he was the first man from any nation to hit that milestone since Anil Kumble in 1999.

The record?

15 in a day, by England bowler Johnny Briggs back in the 19th century.

The worst performance ever by batsmen 4-11 From Ross Taylor at four to Trent Boult at 11, the Black Caps added just five runs – the least in test history from batsmen 4-11.

Ajaz Patel produced four of them at number 10, and a single to BJ Watling was all the rest that could be mustered. The old record was eight runs, set by the Sri Lankan lineup in 1990.

The Black Caps’ lowest total since 2013 2013 was a bad time for Black Caps batsmen, with the famous 45 all out against South Africa in January being followed by collapsing for 68 against England in May. That innings at Lord’s – when chasing just 238 for victory – saw Stuart Broad take seven wickets, and England only use two bowlers to claim all 10 wickets.

Since then, the Black Caps hadn’t been bowled for under 100 – until yesterday.

(An unsurprising aside – the Black Caps have never won a test when being bowled out for 90 or

fewer in an innings.)

10 wickets for 40 runs After being well positioned at 50-0, the Black Caps lost all 10 wickets for 40 runs. If that doesn’t do much for you, then how about...

Seven wickets for 11 runs From 61-1 to 72-8 – or perhaps you prefer…

Seven wickets in 27 balls For Yasir Shah, as he ripped the innings to pieces. That innings, was in fact the ...

Eighth shortest innings by New Zealand The Black Caps lasted just 35.3 overs – the record being 19.2 overs, in the aforementioned “All out for 45” debacle against South Africa in 2013.

But, to end on a positive note – when Kane Williamson reached seven in his first innings, he passed Martin Crowe for fourth on the all-time test runscoring charts for New Zealand.

Here’s the current top five: Stephen Fleming - 7172 Brendon McCullum - 6453 Ross Taylor - 6351 Kane Williamson - 5496 Martin Crowe - 5444 - NZME

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club November 24 and 27 Closing Day – Betty Brand Trophy Ellenor Sullivan and Marilyn Walker – 65.5, Liz Cabout and Maxine Carter – 66, Sharon Bradford and Kay Fox – 66.5, Sheryl Reid and Sue Hastie – 66.5, Daphne Hinton and Erin Porter – 69.5 Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites Shirley Elliott, No 8 House of Travel Catherine Trott, No 12 Lynn’s Small Salon Marilyn Walker, No 14 Todds of Ashburton Daphne Hinton

Mayfield Golf Club November 24 Golf Elevenses round winners Grant Early 33 Brian Fielder 35 Steve Schmack and Christine Ross 36 Alan Nicholson Ian Hopping Alan Dixon Steve King Wayne Vessey 38 Nearest Pins: No 2 Aon Insurance Alan Dixon, No 11 Jon McAuliffe Bayleys Not struck, No 5 Marilyn Cross Property Brokers Alison Vessey, No 14 ANZ Bank: Steve King 9&18 second shot: Alan Nicholson Twos: Steve King

DRAWS ■ Bowls Hampstead All Sport Club November 30 Bowling Section Friday Triples, proudly sponsored by Devon Tavern, start 12:30pm, Location Hampstead bowling green Skips: G. Taylor, B. Holdom, W. Watts, B Hopwood, G. Clarke, R. Anstiss, J. Argyle, M. Quinn, R. Mitchell, M. Anderson, M. Smallridge, B. Harrison, C. Leech, M. Grice, A. MacKenzie, B. Williams

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TRADES, SERVICES

Johnson shops around

By DaviD Skipwith

Shaun Johnson

Jilted Warriors star Shaun Johnson has requested a release from the final year of his contract with the Auckland NRL club.

The 28-year-old halfback has a year remaining on his current million dollars per season deal but wants out immediately after the Warriors made it clear they are in no rush to re-sign him beyond 2019.

As first reported by the Herald last month, the Warriors informed Johnson and his manager that they would not be moving quickly to offer him a contract extension and that he was free to test his value on the open market.

In an explosive development in a fast-moving story, a disgruntled Johnson met with Warriors boss Cameron George and coach Stephen Kearney yesterday and requested an immediate release while he explores options with several rival clubs in Australia.

It’s unclear where he might land if he is eventually released but Cronulla are believed to be the early front-runners among a group of at least four clubs willing to bid for his services.

However, Johnson’s request has been denied and the Warriors are so far holding firm in insisting that

he see out the remainder of his contract.

The Penrose-based franchise are believed to have plans in the pipeline to replace the 162-game veteran long-term but still want him on deck at Mt Smart next season.

The Warriors have not ruled out re-signing the mercurial playmaker for 2020 and beyond but concerns over his consistency mean they are unwilling to throw him the amount of cash reserved only for the game’s elite players.

Johnson, the club’s marquee player and poster boy since his debut back in 2011, has not taken the news well.

Up until now, he has been the club’s priority every time his contract has come up for renewal and Johnson now finds himself in unfamiliar territory.

Johnson last year became the highest paid player in the club’s history when he re-signed on a two-year extension worth sevenfigures.

However, much like the club is now doing, he took his time before recommitting and had discussions with rival clubs including the Sydney Roosters.

With a cloud of uncertainty hanging over his future at the Warriors, Johnson is now ready to up

and leave rather than stick around and prove his worth and value to the club.

Calls to the Warriors have so far gone unanswered but the ball is now in their court regarding Johnson’s future.

If the Warriors do decide to grant him his wish and release Johnson it will send a clear message to fans that the club is not just doing what it’s always done in automatically re-signing him.

The news comes after Johnson broke his silence on the matter via an emotional social media post on Monday expressing his frustration at the situation and explaining the impasse meant he was shopping himself around.

“I thought it’s best I clear a couple things up regarding my situation at this stage with the Warriors,” said Johnson.

“Firstly, there is no contract for me to sign past 2019.

“Secondly if you saw the article that came out a few weeks back [...] they said they are in no rush to resign me. Since then they have told me again at this stage they [won’t] be offering me anything.

“That means I get to spread my wings and see what’s out there so right now that’s what I’m doing!”.

- NZME

TRADES, SERVICES

SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING - Vehicles-homesoffices. Phone Craig Rogers 307 6347 - 027 258 0884 or 0800 TINTER. Member of Master Tinters NZ.

MOTORING

WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308-6737.

LIVESTOCK, PETS

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

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

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Daily Events WEDNESDAY 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Bettys circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

8.30am - 1pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. Come and join “fellow sheddies” for some fun and fellowship, make/fix something in our new workshop. 8 William Street. (not public holidays).

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Steady As You Go Exercise group. Meet at 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. ALLENTON - Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. St David’s Church, Allenton.

9.30am- 1.30pm

THURSDAY 8.30am - 1pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. Come and join “fellow sheddies” for some fun and fellowship, make/fix something in our new workshops. 8 William Street.

9.30am and 10.45am (2 sessions).

ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz for 0-5 year olds and caregivers.

Mixed ages, gold coin donation. 48 Allens Road. (excludes school holidays) 9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Last class for the year followed by lunch at the Stables in Tinwald. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. All ages and abilities welcome, racquets

November 28 & 29, 2018

ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH OP SHOP. Op Shop open, clothing donations welcome. Ashburton Baptist Church.

Cass Street.

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

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

10am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Doubles, Tasmanian Doubles and Doubles. Waireka Croquet Club, the domain, Philip St. 10am - 3pm AGE CONCERN 206 CLUB. Monday Tuesday and Wednesday each week, 60 years and older. More

information ring Age Concern 308-6817.

Cameron Street.

10am - 4pm TROTTS GARDEN. Internationally recognised, open daily, weekends by arrangement, entry fee applies. info@trotts.co.nz or phone 027-640-4094. Racecourse Road.

10.30am AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. CENTRAL TOWN - Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment.

Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street, Ashburton.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. (excluding school holidays).

10.45am

ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet club days, new members welcome. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

11.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Midweek service and lunch. 48 Allens Road. Allenton.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet doubles. Philip Street.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association club days, new members welcome. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

1.30pm AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. CENTRAL- Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street, Ashburton.

6.30pm MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. Registration 6pm, starting time 6.30pm sharp. Fords Road.

7pm BOOTCAMP. Catering for all levels of fitness. Hinds Domain. Contact Georgia 0276888686 or Aleisha 0278489309.

7pm - 9pm MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Learn to line dance (7pm), beginners/ intermediate (8pm-9pm). Instructor Annette phone 307-7138 a/h. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY INC. Presentation of trophies and awards, supper plate please. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

available. E A Network Centre Stadium, 20 River Terrace.

9.30am - 12.30pm THE ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY INC. Open for toy exchange, 106 Victoria Street, in the Triangle.

9.30am- 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH OP SHOP. Op Shop open, clothing donations welcome. Ashburton Baptist Church.

Cass Street.

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

10am - 4pm TROTTS GARDEN. Internationally recognised, open daily, weekends by arrangement, entry fee

applies. info@trotts.co.nz or phone 027-640-4094. Racecourse Road.

10am - 4pm HOSPICE MID CANTRBURY OP SHOP. Quality clothing and homeware.

Donations welcome. 71 Tancred Street.

10.15am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning of Tai Chi for Arthritis. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. (excluding school holidays).

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities.

M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. (excludes school holidays).

11am AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. TINWALD - Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly

supportive environment. Holy Spirit Catholic Church rooms, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

1pm AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. ALLENTON- Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. St Peters Anglican Church, Harrison Street, Allenton.

1pm AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. CENTRAL- Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street, Ashburton.

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

1.30pm

ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social games, everyone welcome. 115 Racecourse Road.

5pm - 7pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Kidz Club, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

6.30pm ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE CLUB. Twilight Petanque, social play and practise, everyone welcome. 115 Racecourse Road.

7pm ASHBURTON R.S.A. DARTS. Players of all experience who are interested are urged to come along and have a go. R.S.A. Cox Street.

7pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Remembrance service. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

MEETINGS, EVENTS

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Allenton Rugby Football Club (Inc)

December 2018 Monday 3 December Greater Christchurch Public Transport Joint Committee 3.45pm Christchurch City Council, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch Tuesday 11 December Canterbury Water Management Strategy Regional Committee 1.00pm Environment Canterbury offices, 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch Thursday 13 December Council 11.00am Environment Canterbury offices, 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch Regulation Hearing Committee The Regulation Hearing Committee is scheduled to meet weekly. Meetings will be held, as required on Thursday 6, 13 & 20 December commencing at 8.30am.

To confirm venue and start times for these meetings please check online at the link described below or contact Customer Services on (03) 353-9007 (calling from Christchurch) or calling from any other areas: 0800 324 636 (0800 EC INFO) Agendas will be available online at http://www.ecan.govt.nz/meetings at least two days prior to each meeting.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the above meetings, and copies of the agendas will be made available at the meetings.

Bill Bayfield CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Annual General Meeting

We are excited to offer a new opportunity for an experienced and qualified Butcher to join our great team.

Business • Presidents report • Team reports • Financial report • Election of officers and committee • Setting subscriptions and fees for coming year • Consider changes to Constitution in relation to affiliated clubs • General business Secretary - Alister Glassey - aglassey@xtra.co.nz

What we can offer you: • Ongoing training • Being a part of a New Zealand owned brand • Great company culture and work environment Here’s what we need from you: • Great time management and communication skills • Reliable and self- motivated • To be physically fit – some heavy lifting is required • A high degree of integrity and honesty • Have high presentation standards • To be a team player and have a great work ethic

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Joint Committee will be held on Friday 7 December 2018 commencing at 1.00pm at the Airport Commodore Hotel, 449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch.

This is a permanent, full time position: Sunday to Thursday - 6.00am to 3.30pm.

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

Applications - including cover letter and CV to: Human Resources Manager Ashburton New World PO Box 444, Ashburton 7740 or register and apply online at: www.snafflejobs.co.nz/ashburton

The agenda will be also available online at https://www.ecan.govt.nz/meetings/ two days prior to the meeting.

GARDENING

Lake Emma Tragedy Commemoration Following the 60th Anniversary of the 1958 Lake Emma drowning tragedy on July 20 this year, the families of Kenneth Hampton, Hunter Murdoch, Allan Millin, Bernard Cordy and Warren Hart will unveil the commemorative plaque on Sunday, December 2, 2018, 12.30pm at Lake Emma.

Please contact Environment Canterbury with any queries:

BUTCHER

Will be held at the clubrooms on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 7.30pm.

MUSHROOM compost at Westside Hire, 171 Alford Forest Road - $22 per scoop.

Call now on 308 0006.

Premix and chip too. Pick-up and delivery options. You can even hire a trailer!

Everyone is welcome to attend.

0800 324 636

Please contact Gilbert Murdoch- 03 308 2601

– Road closure

FOR SALE

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

Road to be closed: • Chertsey Road, from Wards Road to Taverners Road Period of closure: From 9am until 6pm on Saturday 1 December, 2018.

This notice of closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)). It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads / streets for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

N McCann Service Delivery Group Manager ashbur tondc.govt.nz

Today’s construction is tomorrow’s legacy  Housing  Commercial  Farm  Renovations Contact Des anytime for an obligation free quote on 03 308 9936 or 027 432 3258

Road to be closed: Baring Square East - from Havelock Street to Cameron Street Period of closure: From 4pm until 11pm on Friday 30 November, 2018.

This notice of closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)). It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads / streets for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

ashbur tondc.govt.nz

Part time – 25-30 hours/week | Mon-Fri | Commencing in the New Year What you need: • Administration experience, a high level of attention to detail and familiar with Microsoft Office applications • The ability to multi task, think on your feet and solve problems in a high pressure environment • Previous experience in an industrial role is beneficial but not essential. Full training will be given.

In accordance with the company’s drug and alcohol policy, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Applications close December 10, 2018.

Please contact: Tesh McIntosh on 027 314 0094 or jobs@mcintoshgroup.co.nz or alternatively please pick up an application form from our offices at: 38 JB Cullen Drive.

CASH income work from home making wooden toys.

Complete set-up $4,950,00. www.totaratoys.com

Ashburton District Council gives public notice to temporarily close a road to ordinary vehicular traffic to enable the Ashburton District Council to hold Light up the Night.

N McCann Service Delivery Group Manager

McIntosh Precast Ltd are looking for an Administration and Delivery Co-Ordinator to join our group.

BUSINESS WANTED/SELL

– Road closure

Ashburton District Council gives public notice to temporarily close a road to ordinary vehicular traffic to enable the Ashburton Car Club to hold the ‘Chertsey Road Standing and Flying Quarter Mile Sprint’.

Administration and Delivery Co-Ordinator

Butchery Labourer Full-time We currently have a full time position available for a passionate and self-motivated team member in our Butchery department.

Your duties will include producing small goods, ordering, and merchandising. You will be required to maintain high presentation standards and ensure strict adherence to Food Safety and Health and Safety processes.

The days and hours will be: 6.00am – 2.30pm Tuesday 6.00am – 2.30pm Wednesday 6.00am – 2.30pm Thursday 6.00am – 2.30pm Friday 6.00am – 3.30pm Saturday The successful candidate will have: • A good level of physical fitness • A strong customer service orientation • Positivity and initiative • The ability to communicate effectively • Honesty and integrity To be considered for this position, please complete an application form which is available instore or register and apply online at: www.snafflejobs.co.nz/ashburton

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Puzzles

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Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You’re not sure why you feel the way you do, but you can be sure that there’s a good reason. There’s a gift in these feelings that will be presented as you heed them or explore them.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’re brilliantly intuitive, but smart to keep it to yourself today. While your best guess might be correct, it won’t be a good idea to share the speculation, certainly not publicly, and especially not in writing.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): The giving you do will be better when there’s no price tag involved.

Here’s the best gift: Tell someone the story of where your love started and how it grows.

There’s no story sweeter.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Ask for it in writing. Start a paper trail. Take a picture. You trust people, but everyone behaves better when the systems of accountabilities are obviously in place. Records matter.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): The expected norms and safely appropriate behaviours aren’t usually high on your list of fun things, but today they’ll give you a thrill anyway. You’ll approach them as an artist and a diplomat to excellent effect.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Close your eyes and imagine the best version of you. This is who you really are. Now find the scissors (in the drawer behind your mind’s eye) and cut ties with any part of you that opposes the vision.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): The actions you take every day are adding up and you’ll soon open your bloom to the sun, experiencing life in the way you feel you were meant to. It takes time though. Keep working and be patient.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Your life is an expression of your soul. When you align with that idea, making a good impression seems a little beside the point, though it might happen anyway, quite by accident.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You understand your role. Because you know what it feels like to get to the place where a sense of appreciation, excitement and pride kick in, you’ll find it impossible to stop before you get there.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The sunrise is a spectacle that most people miss daily. While we need the sun very much, our lives orbit around other things. Something magical will happen when you put a higher priority on beauty.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Once you figure out the remote control you hold doesn’t go to the device you’re pointing it at, you set it down and go looking for the right controller. Letting go doesn’t take courage; it takes intelligence.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): It is possible for a person to change your energy just by existing in the vicinity. It’s why spiritual protection is just as important for you as a jacket or umbrella when it’s cold out.

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PARKER, Doreen Anne – On November 27, 2018 at Ashburton. Passed away peacefully in her sleep. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of Steve. Much loved Mum of Wayne, Lyn and Greg, Glennis and Paul, Brent and Aimee and loved Nana of Ashley, and Hannah; Mark, Glen, Chanelle; Brad, Jamie, Kylie; Thomas, and Lily; and a loved great Nana of her great grandchildren.

Messages to the Parker family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff of Tuarangi Home for their loving care of Doreen. At Doreen’s request a private service will be held.

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Tessa’s still the champ

Above – Tessa McCann in action.

Right – Ashburton tennis player Tessa McCann is presented with her winnings after taking out the Canterbury Open women’s singles title at the weekend.

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Tessa McCann didn’t have a lot of game time under her belt as she headed into the defence of her Canterbury Open women’s singles tennis title in Christchurch at the weekend.

But that didn’t hold her back and she came out on top in hardfought three-set battles in both her semi-final and the final to reclaim her crown.

It was another in a long string of tournament wins for McCann, one of the country’s top juniors who attended Rangi Ruru Girls’

School in Christchurch but lived in Ashburton, but it was one that meant so much to her as the youngster looked to rebuild her confidence after a not-so-memorable 2017/18 season.

McCann, 17, took out her first Canterbury women’s singles title last season, but she said the rest of the season was a shocker.

“I went to nationals and I just froze and didn’t play well, and lost lots of three-setters and lost, having had match points and set points,” McCann said.

Her confidence took a massive hit, but she appeared to break the

three-set curse in her title defence at the weekend.

After heading into the tournament as the defending champion and second seed, she beat Jade Feneon 6-2 2-6 7-5 in the final, having to fight her way back into the match after going from leading 4-2 in the final set to losing three games in a row, to set up a thrilling finish.

Feneon had earlier beaten top seed Abby Mason in one semifinal, while McCann beat Beth Williamson – who had recently returned from a scholarship in America – in her semi 7-6 3-6 6-2.

McCann’s build-up to the tournament had been limited to training and a few hits here and there, as she had decided to take a break from playing premier grade tennis in Christchurch this season.

In fact, other than a tournament in Otago in September, the last time McCann had actually played a match was back in March.

Needing a bit of a break from tennis, McCann had started working as a lifeguard in the weekends, but once she returned to Ashburton for the summer after her final Year 12 exam today it was possible she could make the odd appear-

ance in the local competition at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre.

She didn’t have any club commitments this season, but she still had some tournaments on her radar, including an ITF tournament in Christchurch in January, and the national secondary schools’ tournament.

But one tournament that wasn’t on her radar was the nationals, and it would be the first time since her family returned to New Zealand from a year in Australia in 2013 that she hadn’t played at the nationals.

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