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THE GREAT DEBATE Both sides of the controversial End of Life Choice Bill were discussed in Ashburton on Monday night.

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Robber leaves empty-handed

BY KATIE TODD

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Staff members at Professionals Methven had an unsettling start to their Tuesday morning when a man walked into their office and attempted to rob it.

Just one staff member was working at the real estate agency when an offender entered at around 10am, began conversing and then making threats.

He then demanded “all the cash on the premises”.

The staff member reported that the

man was unarmed, aged around 18-20 years, around 5’7 in height with brown facial hair.

He was dressed in dark jeans, a blue hoodie with orange writing and white sneakers.

It is understood that he did not make off with any money.

Staff at the store shared the incident and a description of the offender on social media to encourage others to look out and stay safe, but declined to comment further on the incident.

They also reported the matter to Methven police, who were seen patrolling the town later in the day.

A police spokesperson said they were made aware several hours after it was reported to have happened and they were now making inquiries.

Other Methven residents took to social media to share messages of support, along with suggestions of webcams the offender may have been captured on.

The Professionals office is located on the main street.

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Friends want to give Nikki a new lease on life

By Katie todd

Left – Ashburton’s Nikki Tyrrell is often “living life shut in a darkened room just to survive”, but her friends are looking to the specialist clinics of Cyprus and the generosity of locals, to get her a new lease on life.

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Local performers are joining forces to help give life back to an Ashburton woman who had her dreams crushed and her days confined to bed by debilitating illness.

A Variety Night concert is being held next month for Nikki Tyrrell, who has been seriously ill with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and lyme disease for the past 20 years.

Through the concert, a Givealittle page and a fundraising auction night later in October, her friends and family are aiming to raise $70,000 to get her treatment from a specialist clinic in Cyprus.

Jo Hyde, one of the organisers, said they had already put the word out to local businesses and received a really good response.

Performers who have happily jumped on board include musical duo ToPeace and Ashburton-born singer-songwriter Liam KennedyClark, along with the Phoenix Chorus choir, two Phoenix solo acts, the Life Dance Academy, Samantha McArthur, highland dancers Charlotte and Brianna Sloper and bagpiper Hamish Sloper.

The array of talent is fitting for Tyrrell who threw herself into the arts while attending Ashburton College – studying music, playing piano, flute and oboe and singing

with the Phoenix Chorus and Mid Canterbury Choir.

She has also recorded her own music which will be on sale at the event. Hyde said she would encourage attendees to bring cash and have a browse.

Before being struck down with lyme and ME around her 20th birthday, Tyrrell was also a successful equestrian, age group representative netballer and Netball New Zealand zone umpire. Her illness forced her to leave Massey

University, where she was in her second year of study to become a vet.

In the years since she has suffered seizures, loss of speech and paralysis episodes, crippling migraines, severe insomnia, nausea

and daily flu-like systems.

She is at the end of the road for what can be medically offered in New Zealand, but the Neomed Clinic in Cyprus offers specialist treatment that could see her sent home as a new woman, her friends said.

Tickets for the Variety Night concert are now available from the Ashburton Trust Event Centre at $25 a head, $12 for children under 12 and free for children 3 and under.

It will be held on September 23 in the Ashburton College auditorium, starting for 6.30pm.

Organisers are also on the hunt for goods or services that they can raffle or auction off in the auction night and encourage anyone to get in touch at the concert if they have an idea.

The Givealittle page can be found at givealittle.co.nz/cause/ get-nikkis-life-back

Police want to hear from you

By Katie todd

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Plans are in place for Ashburton’s first town-hall style meeting next month – and residents are being asked to bring along their concerns, queries and ideas.

Ashburton District Council, the

Police, Safer Ashburton District and Hotel Ashburton have teamed up for a public forum to talk about the community and how to make Ashburton the safest place in New Zealand to live.

It’s hoped the forum will open discussion about the things that

matter to people who call the community home – be it youth crime, alcohol and drugs, suicide or road safety.

“We want to hear the things that you are concerned about,” Senior Sergeant Phil Dean said.

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to-do list. Everyone is invited to come along and the organisers will also be sharing information about the Safer Communities Accreditation that they are working towards.

The public forum will be held at Hotel Ashburton from 4pm to 6pm on Saturday, September 15.

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■ END OF LIFE CHOICE BILL

Ashburton debates euthanasia bill

BY KATIE TODD

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Dozens gathered to share robust discussion, burning questions and personal experiences at Ashburton’s Seniors Centre on Monday night during an informative evening about the End of Life Choice Bill.

The event, organised by MP for Rangitata Andrew Falloon and attended by dozens of locals, saw ACT Party Leader David Seymour explaining the case in favour and Nuk Korako, a National MP from Christchurch, speaking against.

The member’s bill, sponsored

by Seymour, is being considered

by Parliament.

It would give people with a terminal illness or grievous and irremediable condition the option of requesting assisted dying – representing a major shift in patient care, Falloon said.

Seymour said the bill first came about when he was speaking to retirees at Epsom Village.

He asked residents if they would consider euthanasia and saw 40 hands shoot straight into the air.

“I have never seen such fast movement in a retirement village,” he said.

After passing its first reading, the Justice Select Committee received a record-breaking 36,000 submissions on it, including 35,000 people who indicated they would like to speak in person.

The committee is travelling New Zealand hearing from them.

While Seymour maintains his bill would help those in suffering to end their lives in peace and dignity, he said people were concerned with how it would work.

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The person must have their eligibility criteria – and soundness of mind – checked by two doctors, or, if necessary, a third specialist psychiatrist or psychologist. The medication, taken either intravenously or orally, could then be prescribed.

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for Maori development, introduced several concerns.

“Euthanasia is a very, very foreign in te reo Maori and in Pacifica culture.

“There’s a not actually a word for it in our languages … and it doesn’t have a place in our communities,” he said.

In the Maori world, the process of dying is of significant importance and it is as much about bringing together the living as one, as it is sending off the dying.

“It fast forwards a process intricately instilled in our culture,” he

said.

He also discussed concerns around “scope shift” – the gradual adjustment of euthanasia law which has occurred in overseas jurisdictions. Children as young as 12 can now be euthanised in the Netherlands and of any age in Belgium.

However, Seymour said he receives as much critique from those who think his bill is too liberal as he does from those who feel it is too conservative.

For example, one member of the public put a question forward

about patients with dementia, who may want to end their life before their mind deteriorates, but also may not be of sound mind to weigh up the decision.

The majority of those who asked questions at the event appeared to be in favour of the bill.

The select committee is expected to finish hearing submissions around March next year, at which point the bill will return to Parliament.

Seymour said he expects any law changes would not take place until late next year.

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■ EDUCATION

Charter schools set to stay All but perhaps one of the 13 charter schools set up by the National Government now look set to stay open in some form, after two more were approved today as special character state schools.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins has announced that Middle School West Auckland and South Auckland Middle School have been approved to reopen as designated character state schools next year.

The two schools, both run by Alwyn Poole’s Villa Education Trust, complained loudly when they were left out of a first batch of six charter schools that were approved as designated character schools last month.

One other, Vanguard Military Academy, won its designated character approval in May, and three others, Mangere-based Te Kura Maori o Waatea and a proposed Waatea High School, and a proposed new school, Turanga Tangata Rite in Gisborne, are expected to become state-integrated schools.

Only the Rise Up Academy, a mainly Pacific school in Mangere East, is still waiting for approval as a designated character state school.

Poole, who started a private school in Epsom before opening his two charter schools, said he was “delighted” to be approved to run two state schools.

He said the change meant his teachers would now be paid at centrally-negotiated state rates, but he hoped to “look after” them using the school operations grants.

“We are convinced that we can manage to keep a few of our key points of difference,” he said.

“One is that our parents won’t pay a donation. Two, our class sizes will be restricted to 15. And we will work out ways of really looking after our staff.”

Hipkins said he deferred deciding on Poole’s two charter schools in July “because more information was needed to demonstrate that they meet the legal requirements for designated character schools”.

“An independent evaluator has since reviewed the schools’ planned curriculum alongside their proposed character,” he said.

“As a result, I am now satisfied that the curriculum will reflect the schools’ designated character, and that their students will receive an education that is significantly different from an ordinary state school.

“Accordingly, I have decided to approve the sponsor’s application. I have also appointed the Establishment Board of Trustees who will be responsible for both schools. They include members of the existing Villa Education Trust Board, to provide continuity for the schools and support their special character.”

Poole said the trust had nominated five of its six trustees to sit on the new establishment board and requested permission to co-opt one other member.

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Futsal is a five-a side-indoor football game that anyone can have a go at.

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■ NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALL

Tournament for futsal in October The power of football and futsal as a tool for social development is well known.

New Zealand Football is looking to harness this positively throughout the country’s diverse range of communities by introducing a new all-inclusive, fun futsal tournament and festival.

New Zealand Football has joined forces with the Ashburton District Council’s Welcoming Communities Co-ordinator, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and Mainland Football to deliver the futsal tournament and festival in October, to foster connections between established locals and new arrivals in the area.

Futsal, meaning indoor football, is FIFA’s official five-a-side indoor football (soccer) game and anyone can give it a go.

The event is part of INZ’s wider Welcoming Communities initiative, being piloted across the Ashburton District. It recognises that communities are healthier, happier, and more productive when newcomers are welcomed and able to participate fully in society and in the local economy.

“Our district has embraced Welcoming Communities and this event embodies what Welcoming Communities is all about,” Ashburton Mayor Donna Favel said.

“It’s an exciting collaboration and fantastic opportunity for our communities to embrace diversity and think about other ways we can work together to create an even more welcoming and inclusive environment and reap the benefits which newcomers and migrants offer.”

The first of its kind, Ashburton District Welcoming Communities Futsal Extravaganza kicks off on Saturday, October 13, with a give-it-a-go drop-in night from 5pm to 7pm, where youth and adults can learn about futsal and enjoy informal skills and games sessions. Some of New Zealand’s most talented futsal players and coaches will be present to lend a hand.

Sunday, October 14, will be a busy day with a junior skills clinic taking place from 9am to 10am, before a junior team tournament runs from 10.30am to 12pm. A youth tournament then swings into action from 1pm to 3pm, before an adult tournament starts at 3pm and runs through to 4.30pm.

Local celebrities will also take part in a match with some of the region’s and the country’s best players from 4.30pm.

All members of the Ashburton District community are welcome to take part, either as participants, volunteers, business sponsors, or observers enjoying the event.

The focus will be on having fun while playing the fast-paced, enjoyable game of futsal and building relationships between all involved to help recent migrants, former refugees, international students and other newcomers to the district feel welcome.

All futsal activities during the event will be held at the EA Network Centre in Ashburton. There is no cost to participate.

This tournament is a pilot and key learnings will be used to inform future events New Zealand Football is planning in other parts of the country. Discussions are taking place with the Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council on similar soon-to-be-announced initiatives in those regions.

“This is a unique and fun way to introduce people to football or futsal, which ties in with our key strategic goal of more New Zealanders playing and loving the game,” Dave Payne, chief operating officer for New Zealand Football said.

“But it also demonstrates New Zealand Football’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion – it takes the intent behind our new diversity and inclusion plan and brings it to life in communities whilst helping Immigration New Zealand and Ashburton District Council reach their goals in the Welcoming Communities initiative.

Registrations to take part in the Ashburton District Welcoming Communities Futsal Extravaganza are now open and you can sign up, either individually or as a team.

Registration for activities closes on September 30.

Anyone can play and no indoor football experience is necessary. You’ll need between six to 10 players per team and games will run for approximately 20 minutes.

Teams can be of mixed gender and age, a mix of newcomers, locals and ethnicities, combined business, family and friend teams, and they can dress up or even support a club or country.

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New MAR site near Hinds

By Linda CLarke

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A second managed aquifer recharge (MAR) site in Mid Canterbury will be commissioned next month, with benefits for the Mayfield community drinking water scheme.

The scheme draws its water from a bore that has gone dry in the past but a MAR site on the banks of the upper Hinds River will help recharge the underground water source that feeds it.

The Hinds site is expected to raise groundwater levels in all nearby wells as well as reduce nitrate concentrations.

It is a replica of the pioneering Lagmhor MAR site, which has already raised groundwater levels and reduced nitrate concentrations in its geographical area of influence.

The MAR has been running for two years and the plume of clean water injected at the site has almost reached the State Highway One. Another six potential MAR sites are under investigation and the recharge method has been held up as crucial for the management of water in Mid Canterbury.

Water scientists say there are still some wells showing worrying high nitrate levels, but those wells in the plume of the Lagmhor site

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down through the soil to aquifers.

Lowe said they were learning more about the recharge method all the time and tweaking it for local conditions.

Work is under way at the Lagmhor site to drill through a layer of clay that is impeding the infiltration of water.

Lowe said it was vital for decision-makers at government level to see the project’s success. The work is being eyed keenly by other districts with similar water issues.

Water scientist Brett Painter said it was important one of the

next MAR sites to be developed would have beneficial effects on nitrate concentrations south of Tinwald.

The Hinds site is almost completely constructed and features two recharge areas. Work in the area has included enhancing important habitat for lizards, skinks and gheckos.

The MAR management team is confident the site will infiltrate a significant volume of water.

It will be commissioned on September 23, with a special planting and “seed bombing”.

had shown reductions.

MAR spokesman Peter Lowe said two years of data was conclusive proof of the benefits of the MAR scheme.

It was still important wells across the district continued to be tested to confirm modelling, he said.

And the MAR sites would ultimately need more water to fasttrack improvements in the quality and quantity of the underground sources.

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■ SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL

Council deems Rolly Inn a heritage site

By Jonathan Leask jonathan@selwynapp.nz

The Rolly Inn has been included as a proposed heritage site in the new district plan, but may not be there when the plan comes in to effect.

Last week the Selwyn District Council’s District Plan Committee signed off on a preferred option report that approved the inn to be included as a heritage site.

However, Rolly Inn owner Russell Lilley has plans to demolish the pub on State Highway 1 to make way for a new bar, restaurant and commercial building as well as a service station on the site – having applied for resource consent for both projects.

Lilley said there was no way the building should be considered a heritage building and it was frustrating he had no say in the matter.

“You get no say in it at all, but it doesn’t just happen here, it happens all over the world,” Lilley said.

Originally built in 1935, Lilley said the hotel cannot be a heritage building due to the number of renovations and extensions it has had.

“The building has been hacked

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around that many times, I’ve done it half a dozen times myself, so there is no way it is historic.”

During the district plan committee meeting, councillor Craig Watson was strongly against the Rolly Inn’s inclusion on the list for the same reasons as Lilley.

“It’s been butchered from what it used to be in the 1930s and it’s not something to be proud of as a district.

“The reality is it’s just not a her-

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itage building,” Watson said.

He argued that as a large part of the structure has been built and added on to, it would be an embarrassment to designate it as a heritage building.

“We had the option to protect the original build not the bolt-ons … if anything they should not be protected because they are not original or heritage in any way.”

Watson’s arguments found no support and the Inn was included

on the list of historical sites.

However, the new district plan is not anticipated to be in place until at least 2020 and will not have any bearing until it is fully operative.

That gives Lilley a two-year window to operate under the exiting district plan, in which the Rolly Inn is not a heritage site.

The resource applications for the redevelopment of the site are being processed and if they are

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approved can move forward despite its pending heritage tag.

“If the resource consent is passed it will be bulldozed,” Lilley said.

The Rolly Inn was one of 64 proposed heritage items that were approved to receive heritage site status – including the Sheffield Hotel and Dunsandel Store.

A further 44 sites that had been nominated were not considered to meet the criteria.

Included in that list was the former Hororata Hotel building, built circa 1877-86, which did not qualify for the list as the report stated that it was “still recognisable as a 19th century hotel but lacks authenticity”.

A description, Lilley said, would also fit the Rolly Inn. The Kirwee Tavern was also declined.

The new district plan retains 144 of the exiting heritage sites, with eight removed as they had been demolished post-earthquake, another two had already been removed, and two were no longer deemed to merit heritage status – the Rolleston Memorial Clock Tower and former St Thomas’s Anglican Church in Dunsandel.

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OUR VIEW

New laws affect renter and landlord A

variety of proposed changes to the way we rent properties, or the way we rent out properties

by Government could see the industry sitting on tenterhooks while it finds its feet following the changes.

Housing Minister, Phil Twyford earlier launched a discussion paper which is up for consultation this week which includes a set of proposals aimed at increasing security for tenants.

Some of the reforms include; special consideration being given to tenants who wish to bring a pet onto the property, a ban on rent bidding, an end to no-cause

accusations and putting a limit cap on rent increases.

Nothing is expected to be set in stone for at least two years, but the proposals should bring forth some interesting debate from both sides of the fence as to the potential damage it could cause to the markets.

There is no hiding from the

fact that it’s been a pretty tough few years for landlords who have had to face up, and often cough up, for changes to legislation and costs associated with various new requirements such as meth testing and the new-look requirements around legislation.

While drawing an income from a property, the costs incurred can also leave a very narrow profit margin and further restrictions and capability on the part of the landlord may see a lot more properties going on the open market to be sold as opposed to being kept as investment properties.

The pet situation is an inter-

esting one – so many properties listed as being available for rent come with the kicker that pets are not allowed and that it is a non-negotiable matter.

But, what family – who has had their lovely cat Whiskers for 10 years – is going to honestly want to turn their back on them just to find a new home? A pet is a part of the family whether a cat, dog, mouse, bird or any other form of domestic animal.

It’s a tough compromise to place on people and in some respects seems so morally wrong that it’s horrific.

Yes, there are those who are out there who abuse the privi-

lege of having a pet and ruin it for others, but the poor actions of some should never be at the detriment of the majority.

Both sides of the story have plenty of reasons to be cautious about the proposal by Twyford this week.

For some, it could spell the end of their lives as landlords with a decision required to sell up or walk down a path that has already proven to be a tricky trek while for tenants, these new changes, while appealing, may in fact see the market dilute itself into a state where the pressure to find a home is even tougher due to a lack of availability.

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Actress Charlotte Ritchie is 29.

Actress Nicole Gale Anderson is 28. Rock singer Liam Payne (One Direction) is 25.

Thought for today: “People are very open-minded about new things — as long as they’re exactly like the old ones.” — Charles F. Kettering, American inventor (1876-1958).

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, August 29, the 241st day of 2018.

There are 124 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast near Buras, Louisiana, bringing floods that devastated New Orleans. .

On this date: In 1862, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing began operations at the United States Treasury.

In 1864, the Democratic National Convention opened in Chicago.

In 1877, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Brigham Young, died in Salt Lake City, Utah, at age 76.

In 1910, Korean Emperor Sunjong abdicated as the Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty went into effect.

In 1944, 15,000 American troops of the 28th Infantry Division marched down the Champs Elysees in Paris as the French capital continued to celebrate its liberation from the Nazis.

In 1957, the Senate gave final congressional approval to a Civil Rights Act after South Carolina Sen Strom Thurmond (then a Democrat) ended a filibuster that had lasted 24 hours.

In 1962, Malvin R Goode began covering the United Nations for ABC-TV, becoming network television’s first black reporter.

In 1964, Roy Orbison’s single Oh, Pretty Woman was released on the Monument label.

In 1965, Gemini 5, carrying astronauts Gordon Cooper and Charles ‘Pete’ Conrad, splashed down in the Atlantic after 8 days in space.

In 1972, swimmer Mark Spitz of the United States won the third of his seven gold medals at the Munich Olympics, finishing first in the 200-meter freestyle.

In 1996, the Democratic National Convention in Chicago nominated Al Gore for a second term as vice president.

Ten years ago: Republican presidential nominee John

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he thriving gastronomic hub of Christchurch features some big players with queues out the door and flashy Instagram geotags, and many other shadier, hidden gems.

One of the latter I have come to love is Riccarton’s Big Chicken Supermarket.

Like the Kmart of the culinary world, it stocks all the ethnic groceries that you didn’t know you needed (Mi Goreng favour chips! Korean ice cream!).

So when my better half David delivered the thrilling news that he had won a free selection of products from Big Chicken, I was naturally going off like a frog in a sock.

Free food! Yahoo!

When he told me exactly what he’d won, however, my excitement fizzled into deep discomfort.

The Facebook competition was for a selection of strange meat-free meat substitutes, from “vegan smoked ham” to “ocean steaks” and “vegan smoked gluten”, all thickly wrapped in plastic and inscribed with Be Vegan, Make Peace.

Veganism itself has never perturbed me as I’ll happily indulge in a teriyaki tofu don or paneer butter masala in the interests of being stingy on a night out. But

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trying to craft meaty steaks out of plants is one worldly pursuit I just can’t wrap my head, or stomach, around.

Nevertheless, I took my carnivorous taste-buds on an alternative gastronomic adventure and sampled three of David’s winnings.

Who knew – perhaps it would be my calling.

1– Vegan seaweed scallop My dreams of serenity and harmony with Nemo and his Great Barrier Reef friends were on the line when I bit into my first option.

A green and white speckled, very symmetrical, circular scallop; of suspiciously narrow girth to MPI standards.

The taste was bland at first, the texture sausage-like. But then – beyond all odds, it happened.

Onto my palate crept an unmistakable fishy zest. The ingredients list told me this could have likely derived from the “sea tangle extract” (I swept aside mental images of distressed fish

caught up in plastic pollution) or perhaps the “flavour”.

Nevertheless, I remained about as impressed with these small curiosities as Beauden Barrett was in himself on Saturday night.

My second scallop received a thorough swim in some barbecue sauce and slipped down the hatch.

I swear I almost saw Dory scoot past in the pipelines and give me a fins up.

Would eat again.

2 – Spicy Island Unfortunately the English section of the packet was incredibly brief and they seemed to have skipped what the product was entirely.

Spicy Island contained one key ingredient, vegan chunk, which definitely sounds like an ingredient that should be proceeded by brackets explaining what it’s made of (unless anyone can point me to the local vegan chunk orchard?).

It also sounds a bit like the mean name you might call someone who eats too many Spicy Islands.

Fortunately, like the descriptions on the packet, my verdict on this product is also brief (initially delivered in very little English, with lots of frenzied gestures.)

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I’d only recommend trying this one only with a big glass of non-vegan milk.

3 – Vegan assorted vegeetable balls [sic] If consuming ones five-plusa-day was simply a matter of consuming five vegan assorted vegeeeetable balls, I’d probably be down.

One – because they look like dumplings in shape and dumplings bring me even more pure, wholesome joy than knowing that sea otters hold hands when they sleep so they don’t drift apart.

Two – because I could bypass the grocery section at New World and not have to go near that giant, terrifying gorilla on top of the banana stand.

But within the angelic exterior of my vegan assorted vegeetable balls I discovered a scary, hairy surprise of its own.

I’m not talking about the 12 additives on the ingredients list – I’m talking lava hot, squirty red goop. Suddenly they seemed less like a Hershey’s kiss and more like a bodily intrusion off Doctor Pimple Popper.

From my few remaining unscorched taste-buds I detected strong notes of miso and salt.

I will not be nearing this product again.

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Deadly mind-games Moscow’s mind-games are becoming deadly.

It has just warned-off the United States from retaliating against a chemical weapon attack in Syria.

But it hasn’t happened yet.

Russia’s Defence Ministry says it has evidence Syrian rebel forces are about to gas their own people in Idlib province – and put the blame at the feet of President Bashar al-Assad.

So why aren’t they preventing this alleged ‘false-flag’ incident by bombing the rebels?

Instead, Moscow is telling the US and its allies to back off.

Russia’s claims echo previous pro-Assad chemical attacks on the city of Douma in April which left scores dead and many more permanently scarred.

The US, Britain and France unleashed a series of cruise missile and air strikes against Syrian government facilities after the chemical warfare ‘red line’ was crossed.

Moscow later insisted the chemicals had been deployed

by Syrian rebels – disguised as White Helmet rescue workers – against their own people to provoke the action.

All available evidence, however, pointed to the canisters being dropped by Syrian government aircraft and helicopters.

This time, Russia appears to be attempting to head-off such overwhelming retaliation even before an attack has been made.

And if it truly is a Syrian rebel attack on their own people to frame Assad, Moscow’s showing no signs of trying to

Game of Thrones back The first footage from the final season of Game of Thrones is finally here – but be warned, it provides only the tiniest glimpse. HBO dropped the little teaser as part of a broader clip promoting the network’s 2019 line-up, of which Thrones is obviously the centrepiece. The new footage is buried among a lot of shots of season seven – including a clip of Gendry swinging an axe, Daenarys and Tyrion having a pensive moment, and some dragon fire – and shows Jon Snow (Kit Harington) hugging Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) at their family home of Winterfell, while she gives someone out of shot a very shady side-eye look.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin. prevent it – despite apparently knowing about the alleged plot in fine detail.

Russia’s Defence Ministry issued a statement yesterday quoting unnamed sources saying that the Levant Liberation Committee is preparing an attack against civilians in the northwestern Idlib province.

It intends to blame it on the Syrian government, the Russian ministry claims.

Idlib is one of the last rebel held provinces in the country.

Russian and Iranian-backed Syrian government forces are advancing on the region.

Russian defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov alleges in the statement that

the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is “preparing another provocation of the ‘use of chemical weapons’ by Syrian government forces against the peaceful population of the Idlib province.”

He said the group delivered eight chlorine tanks to Jisr alShughur town in order to stage the attack and that these were later taken to a village about eight kilometres away – Kafr Zita.

The statement also says a group of militants “trained in handling poisonous substances under the supervision of specialists from the private British military company ‘Oliva’” arrived in the town a day earlier.

“The militants have the task of simulating the rescue of the victims of the chemical weapons attack dressed in the clothes of the famous White Helmets,” it said.

Konashenkov accused British special services of being “actively involved” in the “provocation” which will “serve as another reason for the US, the UK and France to hit Syrian government targets with air strikes.”

The local council of Kafr Zita has reacted with fear – tweeting: “We appeal to international authorities to deter the (Syrian) government from using chemical and conventional weapons against the city.”

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■ UNITED STATES

Roseanne ‘not a racist’ John Goodman has revealed how he struggled with depression for a month after the Roseanne reboot was cancelled, while defending his on-screen wife over the racist tweet that got her sacked.

Goodman, who played father-figure Dan Conner alongside Roseanne Barr, said he was surprised by ABC’s decision to pull the series after just nine episodes in the wake of Barr’s tweet about Valerie Jarrett. “I know, I know, for a fact that she’s not a racist,” he said.

Melania Trump body double claims A new video of Melania Trump has sparked fresh claims the US First Lady is using a body double.

The footage, which shows US president Donald Trump and his wife boarding Air Force One in Columbus, Ohio, was captured on August 24.

But scores of conspiracy theorists have claimed the appearance and body language of the woman in the clip is dramatically different to the “real” Mrs Trump.

Sceptics quickly shared the video online, with many pointing out the woman’s hair seemed to be darker than the First Lady’s.

“Not her. Not her posture, profile, poses. No sir, no way, no how,” one Twitter user claimed, while another added: “ … hair colour and hair parting wrong, blouse wrong, jacket collar wrong, logo on

Which is the ‘real’ Melania Trump? sunglasses missing on double … it defo ain’t her.”

Others pointed out the supposed body double appeared to be larger than the 48-year-

old with radically different facial features.

“It’s a body double that weighs a good 20lbs [9kg] more.

“You can see it in the round face and the ‘tummy’.

“Hair is a totally different colour and the hairline isn’t the same,” one said, while another posted: “No way, look at the face, it’s fuller, Melania has high cheek bones” and another said: “Look at that profile.

It’s not her.”

Some Twitter users even claimed the body language was all wrong, with the woman in the film coming across as more confident and assertive than Mrs Trump.

“This is not Melania’s body language,” one posted, with another adding: “This lady steps forward and gives vigorous handshakes. Not Melania!”

Some argued the “body double” was a paid off model while others were convinced it was a bodyguard stepping in to play the First Lady or even a “clone” of the real thing.

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Sex gets better with age If you’ve ever wondered if sex gets better or worse as you get older, Jane Fonda has the answer. “For women it gets better because we understand our bodies more,” Fonda said in an interview to promote her latest movie, Book Club. “We know what we need and we know what we like and we’re less afraid to ask for it. Also, what’s good is that men tend to slow down a little more as they get older. Slow is the operative word, finally they get it … or they’re forced to get it.” The physical setting where you get it on should also change as you age, Fonda said. “You want lighting to change as you get older.

Dark is good,” the iconic actor joked.

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■ GOVERNMENT

Business advisory council formed

Jacinda Ardern addresses yesterday’s business event. ment in the productive economy, a shallow national pool of capital, an infrastructure deficit, low productivity, building sustainable

Guardian Shares & Investments

Airbnb sublet costly for tenants understanding was that because they were not making the whole of the premises available to guests, they were not sub-leasing and were therefore not in breach of their obligations to the landlord,” the decision said.

But the tribunal said they had breached their tenancy agreement and the Residential Tenancies Act A part of that law prohibits a tenant from assigning, subletting or otherwise parting with possession of the premises during the term of a tenancy without the landlord’s consent.

The tenants were ordered to pay $1202.50 in compensation for the sub-lease breach and $20.44 to reimburse filing fees, a total of $1222.94.

However, they avoided being evicted from the property and the property manager’s application

for termination of their tenancy was dismissed.

The tenants took immediate steps to make sure no further bookings could be made.

The landlord and owner suffered loss as a result of the tenants’ breach in several ways, the tribunal found the decision said.

Andrew King, NZ Property Investors Federation executive director, said it was hard to quantify how many rented properties were being wrongly sub-let but landlords were considering adding a specific clause to ban such practices and make it even clearer that this breached the law and agreement.

“If owners are in properties that are potentially more likely to be used as Airbnb accommodation, it is probably a good idea to go onto the site and others to check if their property is listed,” King advised landlords.

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Profit lift for Chch international airport Christchurch International Airport lifted profit 37 per cent in 2018 and will pay more than $40 million to its Crown and council shareholders.

The South Island’s major aerial gateway increased net profit to $88.7 million in the year ended June 30, from $64.6 million in 2017, it said in a statement.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation increased 6.4 per cent to $115.7 million on a 3 per cent gain in revenue to $182.6 million.

Operating expenses fell 2.3 per cent to $67 million in the year and passenger numbers rose to a new high of 6.87 million, up from 6.57 million in 2017.

The airport saw an 8.5 per cent increase in international visitor

arrivals in the year, and chief executive Malcolm Johns said more overseas travellers have been coming to the South Island via Australian airports in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, taking market share away from Auckland International Airport.

Christchurch Airport will pay $40.4 million in dividends for the year ended June 30, up from $38.3 million in 2017. Christchurch City Council owns 75 per cent of the airport and central government 25 per cent.

Property income accounted for 19 per cent of the airport’s total revenue in 2018, or about $17 million. It spent $85 million on new land and buildings in the year, and developing vacant land for services near the airport to build share-

holder returns has been a key focus since the company undertook a strategy reset in 2014.

Christchurch Airport said average airline charges per passenger fell 8.4 per cent to $11.11 in 2018.

The profits airports make has been the focus of regulator attention recently, with the Commerce Commission publishing an initial finding in July that the 7.87 per cent return that Christchurch Airport is targeting for a group of its services over five years may be excessive.

Still, the regulator said the return the airport is targeting for the majority of its services, such as the use of airfield runways and taxiways, air-bridges and baggage handling services, is satisfactory.

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South Auckland tenants who illegally sub-let a room in their home on global website Airbnb have been ordered to pay $1222.94 for breaching their rental agreement.

Landlords say they are considering adding a new rental agreement clause to specifically ban this sort of sub-letting.

Seng Lee and Serene Ong rented a home in the Auckland suburb of Dannemora from Sunrise Property Management Services but the Tenancy Tribunal said the owner “became aware through their insurance company that the tenants were operating an Airbnb business from the premises”.

The owner contacted its agent, Iris Wai Lau of Sunrise, and voiced concerns, the tribunal said.

“The tenants do not dispute that they had signed up with Airbnb on March 22 2018 to host guests in a room at the property. The tenants’

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country needed to confront them “to protect our long term prosperity”.

“Skills shortages, lack of invest

business practices in the wake of environmental degradation, and the challenges of what can broadly be called the future of work.

“Our choice when faced with these challenges is to do nothing, maintain the status quo and hope it resolves itself, or prepare now to enhance our prosperity for future generations.”

Ardern raised the spectre of the 1980s in how New Zealand had been caught short by not moving fast enough to adapt to a changing world.

“From reform of the Reserve Bank where we are including maximum sustainable employment as an objective, to getting active in the housing market, building modern transport infrastructure and setting ambitious emission reduction targets – we are renovating the existing legislative and policy architecture to bring it up to the new code our economy needs,” Ardern told the audience.

“These are all things required for a new economy fit for the 21st century”.

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of the important areas of reform the Government is undertaking,” Ardern said.

Ardern started her speech by addressing low business confidence, which has slumped to levels not seen since the global financial crisis.

“When you line up business confidence with key economic performance measures over the last two governments there appears to be an inverse relationship between business confidence and the actual performance of the economy,” Ardern told the audience.

Ardern said it was wrong to paint results from business group surveys as being “about party politics” and said that it was probably more about certainty than confidence.

“But certainty shouldn’t be confused for stasis and complacency, which are the enemy of progress, and for that matter the enemy of innovation.”

Ardern said that the New Zealand economy faced a number of global challenges and that the

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern fronted the business community yesterday, where she confronted the spectre of falling confidence levels and announced a new advisory council to be chaired by Air New Zealand boss Christopher Luxon.

Ardern, speaking at a Westpac breakfast event, said slumping business confidence “was not the elephant in the room, it’s a flashing great neon sign with giant lights and fireworks going off behind it”.

The Prime Minister told the breakfast that she wanted to build a closer relationship between business and Government and was setting up an advisory council that would “provide high-level free and frank advice” on key economic issues.

Luxon and Ardern will determine the full makeup of the council and its initial work programme in the coming weeks.

“The council will provide a forum for business leaders to advise me and the Government and to join us in taking the lead on some

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here’s everything to love about leftovers, the bits and pieces that don’t make it on to the plate at dinner time. While many people happily bin that surplus food, canny cooks know that in every half cup of leftover meat, vegetables, pasta, rice or potatoes, there’s a meal in waiting.

And if easy meals are not enough of an incentive, think about the money you’ll save by giving leftovers another chance. The quantity of food every person on this planet wastes every day is criminal.

Leftover vege fritters 2C cooked, chopped vegetables Salt and pepper 100g flour 1t smoked paprika 1 lemon 2T parmesan cheese, grated 1 egg 1 olive oil Marscapone, to serve Chopped coriander

Chicken noodle soup Chicken bones/carcass from roast 1t salt Pepper, to taste 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 bay leaf 8C water 2 carrots, chopped 1 leek, thinly sliced including the green top 2 sticks celery, thinly sliced 250g dried spaghetti 2C cooked chicken, shredded Leftover gravy, if available 2 chicken stock cubes 2t mixed herbs ■ Place the chicken carcass, salt, pepper, garlic, bay leaf and water into a large pot.

■ Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for at least 60 minutes.

■ Once the broth is ready, sieve the broth and discard the bones.

■ Return the chicken broth to the pot and add the carrots, leek, celery, spaghetti and chicken ■ Stir in leftover gravy, chicken stock cubes and mixed herbs.

■ Simmer the soup for 10–15 minutes, until the spaghetti is cooked.

■ Season the soup with salt and pepper before serving.

Fridge frittata 3C chopped, leftover vegetables (mushrooms, broccoli, potatoes etc).

8 large eggs 1/2 C milk 1/4 t black pepper 1/4 t salt 1/4 t dried rosemary or thyme 3T oil 1 small onion, diced 2T cheese of your choice ■ Preheat oven to 180°C. ■ Chop all leftover vegetables to similar sizes.

■ In a small bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in milk. Season with herbs, salt and pepper.

■ Heat oil in a large, oven-proof frying pan.

■ Cook onion and other raw ingredients until slightly soft.

■ Add the cheese and any other already cooked ingredients.

■ Pour in the egg mixture, stir and cook on medium heat until the edges peel away.

■ Bake in oven for 15 minutes until set.

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■ Put the vegetables into a large bowl and season.

■ Stir through the flour, paprika, lemon zest and parmesan.

■ Whisk the egg and fold through.

■ Heat a frying pan and add enough olive to barely cover the surface.

■ Cook small spoonfuls of the fritter mixture until golden on both sides.

■ Drain on paper towels.

■ Serve the fritters with mascarpone and top with coriander.

Vege pasta sauce 2C leftover cooked vegetables 1T olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped Tin of chopped tomatoes Salt, pepper and chopped herbs.

Cooked pasta ■ In a blender or food processor, chop or puree cooked vegetables.

■ In a skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat.

■ Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

■ Add the tin of tomatoes; bring the mixture to a boil.

■ Use a spoon to break the tomatoes into chunks; simmer 20 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly.

■ Add chopped vegetables; cook 5–10 minutes more.

■ Season with salt, pepper and herbs.

■ Toss through cooked pasta.

Noodle fritters 1C peanuts Oil, for frying 3 eggs 1t curry powder 2T flour 1/2 t salt Knob fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 fresh chilli, finely chopped 1/2 red capsicum, chopped Small handful coriander 1 carrot, grated 1/4 C tofu, cubed About 150g leftover fried noodles Juice of 1 small lemon ■ Toast the peanuts in the oven or in a pan with a little oil.

■ Into a bowl, break the eggs and add the curry powder, flour and salt and beat well.

■ Add the ginger, garlic, chili, capsicum, coriander, carrot, tofu and noodles.

■ Roughly chop the toasted peanuts and throw them in, along with the juice of the lemon.

■ With a large spoon, gently stir the mixture to combine.

■ In a pan, heat some oil for frying the fritters.

■ Place large spoonfuls of the batter in the pan.

■ Cook 3 mins and turn. Cook another 3 mins.

■ Drain on paper towels and serve with a salad.

Creamy sausage pasta with caramelised onions 2T olive oil 2 onions, halved and sliced 1 garlic clove, very finely chopped 4 pork sausages, cooked, thickly sliced 100ml chicken or vegetable stock Juice of 1 lemon Cream 4T freshly-grated parmesan, to serve Salt and freshly ground black pepper Pasta ■ Gently fry the onions in olive oil for about 15 minutes until soft and beginning to caramelise.

■ Add the garlic and continue to cook for 2 minutes.

■ Add a splash of stock if it looks as if the onions are catching.

■ Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.

■ Drain, reserving a little of the cooking water.

■ Add the sliced sausage to the onions and fry for 2-3 minutes until the cut surfaces have coloured a little.

■ Pour over the stock and cook for another 2 minutes.

■ Add lemon juice and cream.

■ Stir well to combine.

■ If the sauce looks too thick, then add a splash of the pasta cooking water.

■ Check the seasoning.

■ Add the pasta and stir well to combine, ensuring the pasta has been cooked through.

■ Serve with grated cheese.

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TEST YOURSELF Test yourself with the Guardian’s weekday quiz 1 – Who is the MP for Waitaki? a. Megan Woods b. Jacqui Dean c. Sarah Dowie 2 – Bruce Banner is the alter ego of which comic book character? a. Batman b. The Hulk c. Spiderman 3 – Who wrote The Jungle Book? a. Jules Verne b. Arthur Conan Doyle c. Rudyard Kipling 4 – The Shetland Islands are located off the coast of which country? a. Australia b. Scotland c. Canada 5 – What is the name of Bill Gates’ wife? a. Ivanka b. Melinda c. Elizabeth 6 – What does exegesis mean? a. Origin of a species b. Forced migration c. Text interpretation 7 – In the human body, collagen is a ... a. Carbohydrate b. Protein c. Vitamin 8 – Which is the world’s only alpine parrot? a. Kaka b. Kakapo c. Kea

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■ OPINION

It’s a long way to the final T

he first round of any sports competition is always interesting.

That’s when you get a real idea of what each team might offer in the weeks ahead, and if first impressions are anything to go by Mid Canterbury could offer something pretty good in this year’s Heartland Championship.

The competition got under way with Mid Canterbury away to last year’s beaten finalists Horowhenua-Kapiti on Saturday and they came away with a win, which – although it was very, very early days – put them in pretty good stead.

To win in round one, and to win away from home against a class team, was huge and showed that although Mid Canterbury had a largely fresh-faced line-up this year that featured a lot of new faces that weren’t part of the 2017 campaign, they were going to be a force to be reckoned with in 2018.

Looking at the leaderboard and seeing Mid Canterbury in second spot after the first round would have given the many new players in this year’s side a huge boost in confidence with some tough games to come.

But, like coach Sean Carter said following the match, one match didn’t make a competition.

They could not afford to take the foot off the gas as the Heartland Championship was one of those competitions where any team could just about beat any other team on their day.

Wanganui won last year’s competition, but they were beaten

by Mid Canterbury a few weeks before that in a classic, memorable match at the Ashburton Showgrounds.

Meanwhile, Mid Canterbury didn’t even make the top four and finished fifth with a win in the Lochore Cup, for the next best four teams.

According to the TAB, Mid Canterbury headed into this season as third favourites, paying $6.50 to take out the Meads Cup. Horowhenua-Kapiti were fifth favourites, paying $8, but playing in Foxton in the opening round it was Horowhenua-Kapiti who went into the round one match as favourites.

The favourites to take it out overall were of course Wanganui – the defending champion side that every year, no matter how many players they had come

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and go, seemed to be there or thereabouts in the grand scheme of things.

They kicked off their 2018 campaign with a win too, but it wasn’t such good news for our nearest neighbours and old foes South Canterbury.

Second favourites to take the whole thing out this season according to the TAB, they had the misfortune of drawing Wanganui in round one and the loss meant that, after round one, they were well down in the standings.

They aren’t likely to stay there for long though.

Just three weeks ago in Hinds, they beat Mid Canterbury in one of only two warm-up games for the Hammers before the competition got under way.

While not a lot could be read into pre-season matches because they were more about ironing out creases than win-

ning, South Canterbury showed they were a strong side and one not to be taken lightly.

The TAB’s fourth favourites, Buller, also lost on Saturday – to North Otago – and what that told us was that Mid Canterbury is going to have a few fights on their hands this year.

Wanganui, South Canterbury, North Otago and Buller are all teams that we have drawn to play this season.

We will also play West Coast and King Country – two other teams that picked up wins in round one.

The only game where you’d think victory was all but assured already, would come in round six when we were to host East Coast, the Heartland Championship’s perennial strugglers who lost convincingly 75-17 to King Country in round one.

We may have seen off our first big challenge of this season in the form of Horowhenua-Kapiti, but there is a hang of a lot more to come and it won’t get any easier as the season really ramps up.

Let’s hope our mighty Hammers can continue on the way they started and make it all the way to the top this season.

■ RUGBY LEAGUE

Big week for Mannering

By DaviD Skipwith It’s a week of milestones for retiring club legend Simon Mannering who will celebrate his birthday today ahead of his 300th game in Friday’s NRL clash against Canberra.

The former club captain will turn 32 before bringing up the triple century of appearances in what could be his final match at Mt Smart Stadium in the final round of the regular season against the Raiders.

With the Warriors spot in the upcoming playoffs already secured following Friday’s impressive win over Penrith, the club is pulling out all the stops this week to ensure a packed house is in attendance to give the champion back-rower a hero’s farewell.

Artist Emily Gardner is putting the finishing touches on a huge mural of Mannering inside the ground and the club is set to roll out several initiatives to involve his legion of fans in the lead-up to game day.

The tributes began yesterday with the Mt Smart groundskeepers painting ‘Mannering 300’ across the ingoals on their training field, while players and club staff will continue to grow beards in honour of his ever-present facial hair through until the end of the season.

Mannering was quick to down-

Warriors stalwart Simon Mannering celebrates a birthday today.

play the significance of his birthday and admitted he was humbled by all the interest, attention and tremendous support coming his way from fans and media and those within the club.

A quiet dinner with his partner Anna Bensemann and the couple’s two children Zeke and Jack is on the cards this evening, while he is looking forward to catching up with the rest of his Nelsonbased family on the weekend.

“I forget about birthdays these days. Ever since I turned 21 I’ve tried to forget about them,” laughed Mannering.

“[There’ll be] no cake, its game week. We’ll do something quiet with the kids. My family is pretty low-key. They’re all coming up from Nelson this weekend so I’ll see them then.”

Ticket pre-sales for Friday’s match have already passed 14,000 and the club has been inundated with orders from supporters travelling from all over the country and across the Tasman to show their support for Mannering.

The club’s five-time Player of Year typically tried to deflect attention from his own achievements but expressed his appreci-

ation to all the well-wishers who have backed him throughout his stellar 13-year career.

“That’s really humbling and I just don’t know if I deserve all of this fanfare,” he said.

“I’ve met a lot of people along the way and they’re fans of the club but they genuinely go out of their way to say ‘thanks for what you’ve done’ and I’m just doing my job.

“It means a lot to some people and it’s cool if you can give people a bit of buzz in their life and they really enjoy it.

“So for them to come out and travel all that way just to see a game of footy – I’m sure it’s not just for me, the boys are playing well – it’s really humbling.”

As part of the club-wide pact to grow beards, Warriors coach Stephen Kearney is sporting a decent amount of facial growth while some members of the team are clearly struggling in the stubble-stakes.

As the side rallies behind Mannering and the club’s push into their first finals appearance since 2011, opposition sides would be well advised to ‘fear the beard’.

“I got put on the spot there and made a commitment so I’ve got to follow it through,” said Kearney. “I’m in uncomfortable territory too. We’ve got to see how long it all goes for, that’s the commitment.”

- NZME

In brief Beckham in record deal Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants is now the NFL’s highestpaid wide receiver. The Giants yesterday announced they have signed Beckham to a five-year contract extension that will keep the three-time Pro Bowler with the franchise for another six seasons.

“We got him until he’s 108,” general manager Dave Gettleman said. “I never worried whether or not we would get it done. It’s a very fair deal.”

- AP

Pressure on Mourinho Soccer pundit Gary Neville says Jose Mourinho faces the biggest challenge he has had in football after Manchester United were humbled 3-0 at home by Tottenham. A second-half goal from Harry Kane and a brace from Lucas Moura piled the pressure on Mourinho, who faced chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” from Spurs fans. There was a mixed reception from the Old Trafford crowd as United followed up defeat at Brighton with another loss, prompting questions over his future.

- PA

Bolt’s first-match nerves Usain Bolt says he’ll definitely be nervous when he makes his first appearance for A-League club Central Coast Mariners in a pre-season practice match on Friday night.

Olympic track great Bolt has been training on the left wing since beginning his trial with the club last week and says he hopes to play about 15-20 minutes in the match against a Central Coast Selection in Gosford. “For me, it’s just getting fit and getting a lot of touches of the ball,” Bolt said. “I’m just going to take my time to learn the ways and keep pushing.”

- AAP

Jennings returns South Sydney winger Robert Jennings is set to return from a hamstring injury for tomorrow’s clash with the Wests Tigers. Jennings has missed the last four matches for the third-placed Rabbitohs – the past three of which have ended in losses – but completed a full training session with the squad yesterday. “We’ve had some great players come in and fill his position but to have him back would be a massive boost,” team-mate Angus Crichton said.

- AAP

No rush for Green Injured Warriors five-eighth Blake Green is hoping to overcome a calf strain but says he is under no pressure to rush back for Friday’s NRL clash against Canberra. Both Green and sidelined centre Gerard Beale missed last week’s big win over Penrith and are racing to be fit to return to face the Raiders in the final round of the regular season at Mt Smart.

- NZME

Pressure mounts on Hunt Craig Wing has turned up the heat on misfiring St George Illawarra star Ben Hunt, saying it looked as if he gave up in the side’s Canterbury flop. Hunt was among the form halves at the start of the season but has come under the microscope as the Dragons have won just two of their past eight games. They were booed by their fans after Sunday’s 38-0 loss and will limp into the finals with plenty to prove.

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■ CROSS COUNTRY

Mbambo up with the best

By Erin TaskEr

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Taonga Mbambo proved that he could more than keep pace with some of the best cross country runners from both Australia and New Zealand at the weekend.

The Year 13 Ashburton College student was part of the New Zealand team which headed across the ditch to race in the Australian Cross Country Championships and he finished 12th.

He was also the third New Zealander to cross the finish line out of a total of 82 athletes in the event held on the Sunshine Coast, and Mbambo was happy to finish so far up the field in what was his first overseas racing experience.

The race was won by Murdoch McIntyre from New Zealand in a time of 20.14 minutes.

Mbambo raced home in 21 minutes for the 6km course and overall he and his New Zealand team-mates finished third.

They then went on to participate in a road race relay, in which they also came home third.

It had been a big few months for Mbambo.

Just a few days before heading to Australia, he took part in the Canterbury Road Race Championships and placed first in the under-18 men’s section in a time of 18.52 minutes.

Earlier this month he was part of the Canterbury athletics team that contested the New Zealand Cross Country Championships and out of a field of 43 Mbambo was third in the men’s under-18 section, covering the 6km in 22.07 minutes.

His selection for the team to head to Australia followed his sixth placing at the New Zealand secondary schools’ championships in Taupo in June.

The Australian trip was the last of the cross country season for Mbambo, but there was little time to sit back and relax, with the summer athletics season just around the corner.

He would now turn his attention to training for track events, where he was also a formidable opponent over the longer distances.

Pole vault star Eliza McCartney is out of the Diamond League final in Zurich on Friday. The Olympic bronze medallist damaged her left foot competing in the last leg of the DL in Birmingham on August 19 with a bad landing. It is slowly recovering, but not fast enough to have her ready for the Zurich tournament. McCartney had already withdrawn from the Beckum meet in Germany which now leaves her with just the Continental Cup teams event in Ostrava in the Czech Republic on September 8.

- NZME

Under-fire Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has the full support of the Rugby Australia board and will see out his contract, according to CEO Raelene Castle. But at the same time, Castle said the governing body can’t just ignore the team’s below-par performances across the first two Bleidisloe Cup tests. Castle met with Chieka last night to discuss Australia’s form and what more needs to be done to bridge the ever-growing gap between the Wallabies and All Blacks.

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Ferns to play Hamilton New Zealand’s world champion Black Ferns Sevens will play in front of their home fans in the new year with the addition of a fourteam women’s Fast Four tournament to the 2019 Hamilton Sevens.

New Zealand Rugby announced yesterday the Black Ferns Sevens will play France, China and England during the New Zealand leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series on January 26-27 next year. Sevens stars Sarah Goss, Portia Woodman and Kelly Brazier were at Hamilton Girls High School to celebrate the first time a women’s international tournament has been integrated into the annual event.

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Boks at all-time low

■ RUGBY

Grassroots before ABs happen beyond what we’re able to pay here.

“I think it’s a slight disservice to players to assume that that’s the only thing that goes on in their thinking.

“Someone who seeks an international career, sometimes that’s actually because they’re looking for a chance to have that experience abroad.

“Equally, the honour of playing in the All Blacks, that’s significant too,” Ardern said.

Sports Minister Grant Robertson told NewstalkZB yesterday that Hansen was “doing what he does best, which is advocating for his sport and his team” when he said the team needed

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Right - Ashburton’s Taonga Mbambo in action at the Australian Cross Country Championships on the Sunshine Coast.

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she would rather government funding goes to grassroots rugby than to the All Blacks.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen raised the issue of financial support to stop players from being lured overseas by big money when Ardern visited the players’ dressing room during the Bledisloe Cup match at the weekend.

“I think probably our support is better placed at that grassroots level.

“It’s not something [Hansen’s] formally pitched so I’m a bit loathe to get into hypotheticals,” Ardern said yesterday.

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financial support to stop players being paid big money to play overseas.

“The All Blacks are an amazing team and one that we should all be proud of, but that’s not something we are considering,” Robertson said.

He too noted that the Government had “a great relationship with NZ Rugby around growing the grassroots game”, including developing women’s rugby.

NZ Rugby chief executive Steve Tew said the organisation was spending $5 million to $7m a year more than it earned, with 36 per cent of costs going to pay players.

“If that 36 per cent is under

pressure because the price of our players in the international market continues to escalate, with no real science behind it other than just these very wealthy club owners wanting to have the best team, then that’s a pressure point,” he said.

Tew highlighted the case of Beauden Barrett, who has reportedly been offered $3.4 million a year to join a French rugby club after next year’s Rugby World Cup. A NZ Herald online poll asking “Should the Government give NZ Rugby money to keep top players in the country?” is running at 69 per cent against and 31 per cent in favour.

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The Springboks have dropped to seventh in the World Rugby rankings, equalling their lowest position since the ranking system was created in 2003. South Africa fell one spot behind Scotland following Sunday’s 32-19 loss to Argentina in Mendoza. The Pumas moved into ninth place after ending their 11-match losing run in The Rugby Championship. The All Blacks remain in top spot following two convincing wins over the Wallabies while Michael Cheika’s side remain in fifth place. - NZME

Dead rubber a test New Zealand Rugby’s boss says there’s no easy solution to the annual dead rubber problem plaguing the Bledisloe Cup. Aside from Australia getting better. The silverware won’t be up for grabs when Yokohama stages the third match on October 27, something NZ Rugby chief executive Steve Tew hopes won’t affect the crowd size. Nissan Stadium, which will host next year’s Rugby World Cup final, takes some filling with a capacity of 72,000. It becomes the latest venue to stage a trans-Tasman dead rubber, with only two series – those in 2007 and 2015 – having gone to a live decider during New Zealand’s current run of 15 successive series defences.

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RESULTS ■ Golf Aorangi Golf Women’s Division August 27 Final of the Aorangi Golf Women’s pennants at Timaru Golf Club Silver: North Otago 4 Geraldine 2 (J Knight bt G Boldertson 4/3, K Devlin bt J Lawson 5/3, K Rawcliff lost to D Kenny 2 dn, J Mackenzie bt S Bensemann 2/1, Knight and Devlin lost to Bolderston & Lawson 2/3, Rawcliff & Mackenzie bt Kenny & Bensemann 2/1) Open: North Otago 2 5.5 Fairlie .5 (B Gilchrist halved with J Lane, K Tourell bt L Dobson 3/2, G Muldrew bt M Anderson 1 up, N Newlands bt D Biggs 4/3, Gilchrist & Tourell bt Lane & Dobson 1 up, Muldrew & Newlands bt Anderson & Biggs 2 up) Veterans: Pleasant Point 3.5 Tinwald 2.5 (M O’Neill bt J Bruhns 2 up, A Curry bt B Harris 7/6, L Roy lost to V Prendergast 5/6, G Henderson halved with D Wellman, O’Neill & Curry bt Breuhns & Harris 7/6, Roy & Henderson lost to Prendergast & Wellman 2/3)

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Ashburton’s team that headed to the weekend’s South Island Swimming Championships was (from left) Bailey Tait, Bree Middleton, Blake Farr, Mitchell Veix, Alex Chapman, Hannah King, and coach Shane Jones.

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Tuning up for nationals and they performed well, making finals and picking up a number of medals.

Blake Farr won gold in the 200m freestyle, silver in the 50m and 100m freestyle and bronze in the 400m freestyle.

He also finished sixth in the 400m individual medley.

Bree Middleton won two golds, in the 200m and 400m freestyle, and took silver in the 800m freestyle along with fourth placings in the 100m and 50m freestyle

and a fifth in the 200m individual medley.

Having to swim two years above her age, Hannah King was also in fine form, coming home with a 100 per cent personal best time record, including an outstanding swim in her 800m freestyle race where she dropped 17.77 seconds off her personal best time.

Also chopping a chunk of his personal best in the 50m freestyle was Mitchell Veix, who took 4.96

seconds off his previous best.

Meanwhile, Bailey Tait was seventh in her 50m butterfly race and eighth in her 800m individual medley, and Alex Chapman – swimming at his first South Island championships – was 14th in the 200m breaststroke.

The event was a great lead up to Short Course Nationals which would be held in Auckland in early October, which Farr and Middleton had already qualified for.

■ TENNIS

Top seed crashes out in first round upset

By ElEanor Crooks Serena Williams marked her return to the US Open with victory but Simona Halep became the first women’s top seed to lose in the opening round in the Open era.

The world No.1 was scheduled first on the new Louis Armstrong Stadium against Kaia Kanepi and lasted just an hour and 15 minutes before succumbing to a 6-2 6-4 defeat.

At the end other end of the day, Williams opened the night session on Arthur Ashe and proved too strong for Poland’s Magda Linette, winning 6-4 6-0.

■ Shooting Ashburton Rifle Club

■ SWIMMING

Ashburton swimmers have returned from the South Island Championships with a number of medals to show for their efforts.

The championships were held in Christchurch from Friday to Sunday and saw almost 300 competitors from around the South Island hitting the water to vie for South Island supremacy.

The Jennian Homes Ashburton Swim Team sent a relatively small team of six to the championships

August 25 and 28 Women’s Section LGU Silver: Mary-Lou Watson 71; Bronze I: Heather Robertson 68, Barbara Williams 69, Leigh Wackrow 70 on countback from Shirley Elliott and Ellenor Sullivan; Bronze II: Brenda Whittaker 67 Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites: Cheryl Yates, No 8 House of Travel: Shirley Elliott, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Barbara Williams, No 14 Todds of Ashburton: MaryAnne Urquhart, No 4 Somerset Grocer 2nd shot: Not struck, No 18 2nd Shot to Green: Judith McKeown Twos: Rhonda Gallagher No. 8, Mary-Lou Watson No. 14, MaryAnne Urquhart No. 14 August 23 9 Hole Stableford: Dick Hansen 22, Tonee Hurley 20

It was her first match at Flushing Meadows since a semi-final loss to Karolina Pliskova in 2016, having given birth to daughter Olympia during the tournament 12 months ago.

Williams has had a difficult build-up to the tournament, suffering her most one-sided loss ever when she won just a single game against Johanna Konta in San Jose – she subsequently revealed she had learned just before the match that the man who killed her half-sister had been released from prison.

Williams then lost to Petra Kvitova in the second round in Cincinnati but pulled away here

after a tight opening to the match and needed just an hour and nine minutes to clinch victory.

The 36-year-old, who is looking to equal Margaret Court’s alltime record of 24 slam singles titles, said: “It’s such a good feeling to be back out here.

“The first set was tight. Once I got settled, I started doing what I’m trying to do in practice, so it helped a lot. I think I’m getting there.

“I’ve been feeling really good in practice.”

Williams could face a thirdround meeting with sister Venus, who won a tough battle against fellow former US Open cham-

pion Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-3 5-7 6-3, but Halep is no longer in her section following her shock loss.

It was a tough draw against big-hitting Kanepi, who is a sixtime grand slam quarter-finalist, and Halep simply could not find her rhythm as she slipped to a second successive first-round loss having been beaten by Maria Sharapova 12 months ago.

“I never play my best tennis here, even if I did quarter-finals, semi-finals,” said Halep.

“Today just was not my day, the balance was not there. I couldn’t feel myself strong on the court to win this match. It is tough. But it’s OK.” - PA

August 27 Tony Houston 87, Ashleigh Houston 52, 78.2, Mathew Lee 66, Murray Cook 96.3, 95.5, Garth Wright 93.2, Grant Glassey 97.3, Greg Menzies 99.7, 98.4, Bruce Dellow 96.4, 86, James Storey 88.1, Abbey Calder 89.2, Lachlan Storey 68, Chrissy Lee 65, Paul Fletcher 92.1, 94.1, Rodney McDowell 99.6.

Mayfield Rifle Club Robert Spencer Jnr 95.2, Sarah Gould 73, Daniel Gould 95.4, John Fleming 94.4, John Snowden 95.2, Carl Nordqvist 94.3, Andrew Donaldson 98.5, Fernando Torres 86, 87.2, Ben Nordqvist 94.3, 94.2, Martin Fleming 98.6.

Mt Somers Rifle Club Emily Heaven 71.1, 74, Jess Heaven 88.1, 94, Nic Ewart 88.5, 86.1, Caleb Greer 67, Bruce Greer 82, Lachie Rooney 86.2, Archie Rooney 89, 79, Brent Frame 96.5, 98.5, Andy Oram 94.2, Dave Millichamp 93.3, Mark Smith 94.4, 93.2, Jakob Smith 97.3, 92.1, 93.2, Julian Evans 82.1, Kevin Fews 91.1, Wayne Tubb 95.2, Stephen Millichamp 92.1, Eddie Millichamp 86, Brendon Ridgen 90.1, Jacob Millichamp 83.

Mt Somers v Leeston at Leeston 24 August Mt Somers, Andy Oram 95.1, Brent Frame 96.5, Dave Millichamp 98.3, Kevin Fews 94.2, Wayne Tubb 94.2, plus handicap 22, total 499.13, Leeston, Bryan Tubb 97.4, John McCarten 90.1, Bob Tubb 92.0, William Halligan 85.0, Stephen Webster 82.1, plus handicap 31, total 479.5 and Caroline 64.0.

■ Tennis US Open

Collated results from US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center yesterday (prefix denotes seeding).

Men Rd 1 1-Rafael Nadal (ESP) bt David Ferrer (ESP) 6-3 3-4 ret. 3-Juan Martin del Potro (ARG) bt Q-Donald Young (USA) 6-0 6-3 6-4. 5-Kevin Anderson (RSA) bt Ryan Harrison (USA) 7-6(4) 5-7 4-6 6-3 6-4. 9-Dominic Thiem (AUT) bt Mirza Basic (BIH) 6-3 6-1 6-4. 15-Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) bt Q-Tommy Robredo (ESP) 6-3 7-6(1) 6-4. Steve Johnson (USA) bt Denis Istomin (UZB) 6-3 7-6(6) 6-3. Denis Kudla (USA) bt Matteo Berrettini (ITA) 6-4 7-5 6-2. Daniil Medvedev (RUS) bt Evgeny Donskoy (RUS) 7-5 6-4 6-2. 28-Denis Shapovalov (CAN) bt Q-Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) 7-5 5-7 4-1 ret. Vasek Pospisil (CAN) bt Lukas Lacko (SVK) 7-5 6-3 6-2.

Cameron Norrie (GBR) bt Jordan Thompson (AUS) 7-5 4-6 6-4 6-3. Roberto Carballes (ESP) bt Q-Mitchell Krueger (USA) 3-6 6-2 6-4 7-6(3). Taylor Fritz (USA) bt Mischa Zverev (GER) 4-6 2-6 6-4 7-6(2) 6-2.

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■ TARZINO TROPHY

Rusof in line for Group One Malaysian-born rider Shafiq Rusof has an outstanding opportunity to notch his first New Zealand Group One win when he partners high-class mare Melody Belle in Saturday’s Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m).

Rusof has made a favourable impression since commencing his second stint in New Zealand in March this year.

The 31-year-old is a former champion apprentice jockey in Singapore, but was not relicensed by the Singapore Turf Club at the end of 2017, along with a host of other riders.

Rusof joined the likes of Manoel Nunes, Derreck David, Oscar Chavez and Syafiq Hazman on the outer as the club looked for new blood in the jockeys’ ranks.

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“It’s been great to come back here and experience something different,” Rusof said.

“Last season was not too bad. I had a few suspensions and I was only riding for the last couple of months of the season, but to win a Group Two on Our Abbadean (Travis Stakes) was very pleasing.”

With 17 wins and a Group Two to his name last season, Rusof is keen to make the most of his opportunities this season and has already ridden three winners, including Melody Belle in the Gr.2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m).

He has come full circle to the country where he honed his craft as an apprentice jockey under Mark Walker’s tutelage at Te Akau Racing.

Jockey Shafiq Rusof He booted home three winners in 36 rides between 2009 and 2010 before later following Walker to Singapore when he relocated in 2010.

“I am very lucky to have Te

Guineas run ahead Juvenile stakes winner Vassilator will kick-off his three-year-old season at Caulfield on Saturday when he tackles the Gr.3 McNeil Stakes. The Zacinto colt won two of his four starts as a two-year-old last season, including the Listed Anzac Day Stakes (1400m) at Flemington. Trainer Colin Little is aiming Vassilator at the Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) in October and believes his charge is on target despite a recent set-back. - NZME

Akau supporting me,” Rusof said.

“They have been right behind me since 2007. Every time I am down, they build me up.

“Mark Walker is in New Zealand at the moment and it would be great to ride a Group One winner for Te Akau and Jamie Richards while Mark is here.”

Rusof is pleased with the progress of Melody Belle since the Foxbridge Plate and is confident the $3.80 favourite can provide him with a first New Zealand Group One success.

“I didn’t really know her that well, but I worked her before the Foxbridge Plate,” he said.

“She is a high-class horse. She is a Group One horse.

“She is much better than when she won the Foxbridge. ” - NZME

Hiflyer set for Tarzino A powerful workout at Matamata on Thursday by stable star Hiflyer has Te Aroha trainer Peter Lock excited about his prospects for the first group one contest of the season at Hastings this weekend.

Hiflyer will start as one of the well fancied candidates for the Tarzino Trophy, sitting on the second line of betting at $6 in the TAB’s Fixed Odds market behind $3.80 favourite Melody Belle.

- NZME

Matamata gallops Today at Matamata Raceway

Racing Matamata Venue: Matamata Meeting Date: 29 Aug 2018 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 12.34pm RBC RACING 1600 $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 7x052 Argyll (17) 58.5..............................J Waddell 2 570x2 Go Go Goal (7) 58.5 ..................M Cameron 3 8x424 Hunua Hank (10) 58.5............ K Cowan (a3) 4 494 Captain Courier (9) 58.5 ..................B Grylls 5 657 Azabeat h (4) 58.5 ......................C Lammas 6 70586 Castle Black (6) 58.5 ...................D Mansour 7 0 Iztamour (14) 58.5........................... S Spratt 8 00598 Kipling (11) 58.5 ..........................T Thornton 9 2 Roschana (2) 56.5 ...................... D Johnson 10 093 Aftershock (13) 56.5................. D Danis (a3) 11 4x64 Crossed My Mind h (5) 56.5........... J Bayliss 12 8538x Vainglory h (8) 56.5 ........................ A Calder 13 0 Avoca Dawn h (16) 56.5 ............. L Satherley 14 0 Breky At Tiffanys (15) 56.5 ..................C Dell 15 80Rx8 Cowboys Dont Cry (3) 58.5 16 080x0 Neon Light (12) 56.5 ........................S Rusof 17 0x046 Langbein (1) 56.5 Emergencies: Cowboys Dont Cry, Neon Light, Langbein 2 1.09 WAHAROA INDUSTRIAL PARK 1200 $10,000, MAIDEN, 1200m 1 Parliament (14) 58.5......................J Waddell 2 Cape Ventora h (6) 58.5 3 2224x Katie Perrie h (10) 56.5 .................. S McKay 4 532 Carreleur h (2) 56.5..........................B Grylls 5 54045 Palamedes b (13) 56.5 .. K Chowdhoory (a4)

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6 6468x Tintero (8) 56.5 ...........................D Mansour 7 Tammie Wynette 56.5 .................. Scratched 8 9 Jazdanzer h (16) 56.5 ................ L Satherley 9 08x Conquering Kelly (12) 56.5 ............. S Spratt 10 Loose Choux (11) 56.5 ............. R Scott (a4) 11 Kandari (4) 56 ...................................L Innes 12 2290x Imelda Mary h (9) 54 ................ D Danis (a3) 13 Arctic Lady (1) 54 ........................ D Johnson 14 Whoshe’s Girl (3) 54 .......................R Smyth 15 98x07 Jewell Of Jumeriah (15) 56.5 .J Fawcett (a2) 16 0x70x Shahana (7) 56.5 ........................C Lammas 17 9x008 Paco Lad (5) 58.5 18 90988 Arenaruler 56.5 ............................ Scratched Emergencies: Jewell Of Jumeriah, Shahana, Paco Lad, Arenaruler 3 1.44pm ADM FEEDS LTD 1200 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 2x221 Ifnot Wainot tdm (8) 59 ........................C Dell 2 35184 Saint Croix td (7) 58 ........................J Riddell 3 81528 Icing On The Cake mbh (9) 57.5 .... S McKay 4 88947 Good Vibes tmh (6) 56.5 ........... T Miles (a4) 5 438x5 Majic Ruler d (4) 56........................ A Calder 6 1570x Zappeur (2) 56 ............................ D Johnson 7 95746 Liquid Inspiration tdmh (3) 55.5 D Danis (a3) 8 35599 Ballet Choux (5) 54.5 ...................... S Spratt 9 90264 Milly Moo dm (1) 54.5 ... A Goindasamy (a4) 4 2.19 WAHAROA TRANSPORT CO (1995) LTD 1400 $10,000, MAIDEN, 1400m 1 24x38 Sure He Can h (15) 58.5 .............C Lammas

00x66 King’s Secret dh (3) 58.5.................J Riddell 53264 Leica Warrior tdm (6) 57.5 .....J Fawcett (a2) 40x26 Mi Piaci dm (5) 57.5 .........................S Rusof 52396 Cancellara dm (7) 57 ....................J Waddell 10220 Boundary tm (4) 56.5 ...................... S Spratt 2717 Fly To The Moon tdmbh (2) 56.5 .... J Bayliss 21627 Velveteen tdmb (11) 56.5 ............C Lammas 76x06 Chachi Arcola d (1) 56 ....................R Smyth 46487 Critics Choice dm (8) 55 .....................C Dell 33450 Bella Blue dm (10) 54.5 .............M Cameron 7 4.04 TRANSPORT MECHANICAL WAHAROA LTD 2000 $11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 2000m 1 00523 Trueman 59.5 ............................... Scratched 2 x7066 Prize Lad td (15) 59 ....................D Mansour 3 0996P He’s Dan tm (12) 58.5 ..................... J Nason 4 93461 Ali Baba tdmh (1) 58 ...................... J Bayliss 5 66L78 Crikey Cron dm (2) 58 .................C Lammas 6 66236 Suggestive Heights tm (3) 56.5 .. L Satherley 7 31570 Cool Cassie dm (7) 55.5 ................. S Spratt 8 41583 Master Poet mh (8) 55 ................... S McKay 9 71484 Magic Cannon mh (4) 54.5 .........T Thornton 10 94031 Horsey Horse Horse tdm (11) 54 .. R Norvall 11 33F51 Borninasandpit m (9) 54.................. A Jones 12 78236 Raaj m (14) 54 ............................ D Johnson 13 03703 Moose m (10) 54 ...................... D Danis (a3) 14 x9707 Kingtide m (6) 54................. T Yanagida (a4) 15 939P9 Wee Biskit m (5) 54 .............................C Dell 16 2P562 That’s How It Goes mh (13) 54 Emergencies: Wee Biskit, That’s How It Goes

8 4.38pm GCM FEEDS 2000 $10,000, MDN, 2000m

7 1.53pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C1 C1, 520m

1 24746 Zara Zoe nwtd .................................... N Udy 2 126 Sub Eighteen 30.97 ...........................L Cole 3 54622 Cawbourne Symsy 30.58 J &..............D Bell 4 56553 Tiddy Cash 31.08 ......................J McInerney 5 14172 Queen Big League 30.63 ............A Turnwald 6 54733 Meteor Vege 30.41 ...................E Duganzich 7 56555 Opawa Plum nwtd ...........................R Wales 8 45528 Bigtime Allgood nwtd G & ...... S Fredrickson Emergencies: 9 25564 Secret Agenda 30.81 ..................B Hodgson 10 Px288 Token Vikkers nwtd ............................ N Udy 10 2.47pm MAX REFRIGERATION C1 C1, 305m 1 78877 Kinetic Shadow 17.85 ......................... L Bell 2 18473 Bigtime Winnie 18.10 A & ...............Williams 3 51845 Not Shackley 17.86 ............................ N Udy 4 678x4 Hardaway Chief 17.93...............J McInerney 5 41268 Epic Spark 18.22............................... B Hunt 6 34154 He’s A Sharkie nwtd ................. K Gommans 7 41F82 Eight Oh Three 17.99 ........................M Flipp 8 55517 Captain Kate 18.28 .........................C Morris 9 68635 Another Flag 17.68 ...........................M Flipp 10 43587 Lissadell Babe 17.99..................... D Donlon

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

x0022 Cassio (13) 58.5..........................T Thornton 333 Gingee (7) 58.5 .......................... L Satherley 0495 Banks Road h (12) 58.5 ................. A Calder 4x985 Cool Belt (10) 58.5 .............S Weatherley (a) 0 Burdocvelvetprince h (1) 58.5T Newman (a3) x7666 Deucalion (9) 58.5...........................J Riddell 00 Swipe Right (8) 58.5 .......................R Smyth x70x0 The Bieber (6) 58.5 ................... T Miles (a4) 43544 Sienna Grace (14) 56.5....... T Yanagida (a4) 40 Lady Day h (15) 56.5................ D Danis (a3) 60740 Pavlichenko h (2) 56.5 ................C Lammas 980x6 Akaba h (11) 56.5 .......................... J Bayliss x6899 The Final Fling (3) 56.5 ..............M Cameron 867 Wilbermere (5) 56.5 ..........................L Innes x0x00 Choux Lace h (4) 56.5 ...........J Fawcett (a2)

Emergency: Choux Lace Blinkers on: King’s Secret (R6), Lady Day, The Final Fling (R8) Blinkers off: Vainglory (R1), Sunburst (R5) Winkers on: Miss Posh (R4) Winkers off: Katie Perrie (R2)

SELECTIONS Race 1: Go Go Goal, Azabeat, Roschana, Aftershock Race 2: Imelda Mary, Katie Perrie, Carreleur, Loose Choux Race 3: Zappeur, Saint Croix, Icing On The Cake, Milly Moo Race 4: Langbein, Palamedes, Ivette, Just Treasure Race 5: Lupelani, Bransome, Sunburst, Just For Kicks Race 6: King’s Secret, Velveteen, Tweedledee, Mi Piaci Race 7: Magic Cannon, Horsey Horse Horse, Suggestive Heights Race 8: Sienna Grace, Gingee, Banks Road, Cool Belt

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Raceway 9 27455 Arthur’s Crown nwtd .........................R Waite Meeting Date: 29 Aug 2018 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 10 2755 Opawa Marcie nwtd ..........................M Flipp 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3 12.43pm AON CPF C0 C0, 305m 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 5F1 It’s Complicated nwtd .........................L Cole 1 12.08pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 2 585 Ello Treacle nwtd ..........................M Goodier 1 42365 Banjo Hope nwtd A & ......................Williams 3 47473 Ponder Rosa nwtd......................B Goldsack 2 85 Liberty Blue nwtd .............................R Waite 4 Pick A Pascal nwtd......................A Turnwald 3 65673 Indy’s Boy nwtd ..................................W Kite 5 24376 Bigtime Claws nwtd A & ..................Williams 4 3324 Sedgebrook Saint nwtd .......................F Kite 6 Outa Sims nwtd.................................. N Udy 5 58457 Magic Maria nwtd ..........................G Atwood 7 62555 Miss Wiggle nwtd K & .......................Phillips 6 2525 Bigtime Jasmine nwtd ........................L Cole 8 74 Sedgebrook Pride nwtd.......................F Kite 7 Mr. Postman nwtd............................... N Udy 9 8788 Cawbourne Skid nwtd .............. K Gommans 8 Prettiest Eyes nwtd .........................M Olden 10 6577 Manimal nwtd ...............................M Roberts 9 78683 Way Anchor nwtd .......................B Goldsack 4 1.00pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION 10 36x86 Sly John nwtd..................................... N Udy C0 C0, 520m 2 12.25 WANGANUI CHRONICLE C0 FINAL C0f, 520m 1 2755 Opawa Marcie nwtd ..........................M Flipp 1 7681 Stormy Jay 31.34 ...............................W Kite 2 73776 Jay Wendy nwtd ..............................R Wales 2 67671 Tuff Mr. Tee 31.85 ..........................B Mitchell 3 223F7 Hashtag Blessed nwtd .................M Roberts 3 5462 Lady Jellybean nwtd ....................M Goodier 4 3223F Bigtime Jetty nwtd ..............................L Cole 4 63844 Diamond Geezer nwtd .................M Goodier 5 44766 Zara Cheebee nwtd ........................R Wales 5 34433 Zara Jinx nwtd.................................... N Udy 6 2452 Lizzy O’Shea nwtd ......................B Hodgson 6 412 Eye Far nwtd .....................................M Flipp 7 753 Jetlag Jag nwtd .........................J McInerney 7 46446 Monsoon Malabar nwtd...............A Turnwald 8 75662 Rose And Crown nwtd .................M Goodier 8 66x35 Bigtime Leeroy nwtd...........................L Cole 9 85576 Jay Grim nwtd .................................R Wales

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2 745x5 Rodolfo (9) 58.5 .........................R Elliot (a1) 3 Cardelli (11) 58.5 ........................D Mansour 4 780 Listenup h (1) 58.5 .......................... R Jones 5 Whero Rapa (13) 58.5 .............. R Scott (a4) 6 2333x Don’t Lie To Me h (3) 56.5 ...........T Thornton 7 9x2 Ivette h (8) 56.5 .............................. J Bayliss 8 63 Just Treasure (7) 56.5 ........S Weatherley (a) 9 63x Mariota h (6) 56.5........................... S McKay 10 0x046 Langbein (5) 56.5 ........................ D Johnson 11 9x9 Night Captain h (10) 56.5 .......J Fawcett (a2) 12 90988 Arenaruler (12) 56.5 ...... A Goindasamy (a4) 13 0 Miss Posh (2) 56.5 ..................... L Satherley 14 Vermont h (14) 56.5 ......................J Waddell 15 54045 Palamedes b (4) 56.5 Emergency: Palamedes 5 2.54pm THE ROBERT BRUCE CLOTHIER MEMORIAL $11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1400m 1 54013 Bransome tdm (2) 59.5 ....... T Yanagida (a4) 2 5129x Gold Spice mh (4) 59 ......M Hashizume (a4) 3 11132 Lupelani dm (9) 58 ................. K Cowan (a3) 4 1000x Nothing Trivial dh (7) 58 ........... D Danis (a3) 5 40x17 Repo Sun tdm (1) 58 6 15195 Rocking Good Time m (8) 57.5Goindasamy (a4) 7 51840 Just For Kicks dmh (3) 57 .............. S McKay 8 6617x Sunburst th (5) 55.5 ...............J Fawcett (a2) 9 49148 Tin Soldier m (6) 55 ............................C Dell 6 3.29pm OSP STOCKFEEDS 1600 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 57416 Tweedledee tdmh (9) 59 ..... T Yanagida (a4)

10

87 Flying Huey nwtd ........................A Turnwald

5 1.18pm J P PRINT PETONE C1 C1, 305m

1 8878x Renegade Comet nwtd .....................M Flipp 2 58686 Cawbourne Spook 17.87 .................... L Bell 3 26242 Zoe Jean 17.87 .................................M Flipp 4 68175 No Mug 17.97 .................................C Morris 5 45274 Podium Phobia 18.24 .........................L Cole 6 38572 Zara Daiken nwtd ............................... N Udy 7 71335 Homebush Demi 18.02 .............J McInerney 8 48858 Chaos Theory 17.83 .......................M Olden Emergencies: 9 78743 Alamein Panda 17.90 K & .................Phillips 10 75448 Jelani 18.05.......................................D Edlin 6 1.35pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C0 C0, 520m 1 74486 Bigtime Bridget nwtd ....................... C Brider 2 75 Opawa Tai nwtd ...............................R Wales 3 P6544 Cookie Biscuit nwtd.........................R Wales 4 27455 Arthur’s Crown nwtd .........................R Waite 5 63788 Sefton Brew nwtd ............................R Wales 6 F27F Firefly Laffey nwtd .......................A Turnwald 7 6F Bigtime Kiowa nwtd ............................L Cole 8 45378 Idol Little Girl nwtd ............................M Flipp 9 88273 Bigtime Ashii nwtd J & ........................D Bell 10 88787 Opawa Pauline nwtd .......................R Wales

1 5x22x Zara Petal nwtd ...............................R Wales 2 32422 Flying Lachie nwtd ......................A Turnwald 3 52434 Dream On Dreamer 31.14 ..............M Olden 4 52664 Cawbourne Toddy 30.42 ...................M Flipp 5 74243 Spot On Hearty nwtd ...............E Duganzich 6 62347 Bigtime Lonestar 30.53 G & ... S Fredrickson 7 75326 Cawbourne Lick 30.38 J & ..................D Bell 8 1124 Cheese And Chalk 31.06 ...................L Cole Emergencies: 9 46836 Go Show 31.45 .................................. N Udy 10 87657 Bigtime Kaea nwtd J & ........................D Bell 8 2.10pm WANGANUI TOYOTA C1 C1, 305m 1 76536 Mark Be Good 17.84 .......................C Morris 2 65786 Kushka nwtd H &............................... Woods 3 66712 Idol Dude 17.91.................................M Flipp 4 18645 Homebush Belle 17.84..............J McInerney 5 64136 Swift Liberty nwtd.............................R Waite 6 6422F Bigtime Dean 18.15 A &..................Williams 7 87888 Cool Wolf 18.09............................. D Donlon 8 43577 Stole Me Car 17.71 .................. K Gommans 9 77266 Sly Carl nwtd ...................................... N Udy 10 86818 Tuff Jewel 18.27 ............................B Mitchell 9 2.27pm FIRST SECURITY C1 C1, 520m

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- 10 78665 Cawbourne Bee nwtd J & ...................D Bell way Meeting Date: 29 Aug 2018 NZ Meeting number: 9 2 3.21pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C1D C1d, 645m Doubles: 1 and 2; 4 and 5 Trebles: 3, 4 and 5 1 15251 Gray Bale 38.94 ...........................M Roberts 1 3.03pm (NZT) HATRICK STAKES C1 C1, 520m 2 24137 Vicarious nwtd..............................M Roberts 1 45443 Lucky James 30.68 ...........................M Flipp 3 14262 Cawbourne Taylor 38.31 ..............M Roberts 2 14458 Tuna Speed 30.44 ....................E Duganzich 4 23515 Iris Allen nwtd..............................A Turnwald 3 43475 Cawbourne Muzza 30.42 J & ..............D Bell 5 77315 Bigtime Chloe 38.46.....................M Goodier 4 13564 Mischief Viking 30.89 ......................... N Udy 6 66534 Cawbourne Zulu 38.25.................M Roberts 5 46458 Bigtime Logan 30.39 ..........................L Cole 7 56334 Argus Filch 38.13 ........................A Turnwald 6 25754 Gentleman Tim 30.46..................A Turnwald 8 88515 World Freakshow 38.58 ..................M Olden 7 34226 Bigtime On Track nwtd ........................F Kite Emergencies: 8 25732 Dream Kay 30.73 ............................R Wales 9 16253 Quistis Bale nwtd .........................M Roberts 9 43765 Take Action 30.84.........................M Goodier 10 64232 Allen Mack nwtd ...........................M Roberts

3 3.38pm CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES HERE IN DE- 4 3.56pm LASER PLUMBING C1 C1, 305m CEMBER C1 C1, 520m 1 54273 Lucha 17.82 ......................................D Edlin 1 66147 Go Ring 31.21 ...................................M Flipp 2 27647 Tiger Uppercut 17.89 .......................... L Bell 2 22451 Fare Dodger 31.12 .......................M Goodier 3 51 Leger’s Magic 18.71 ..........................M Flipp 3 53272 Jinja Flash 30.65 ...............................D Edlin 4 78427 Cawbourne Mack nwtd A &.............Williams 4 1 Born Fab nwtd .................................S Maher 5 25332 Alamein Tiger 18.05 ................. K Gommans 5 83211 Bigtime Maci 30.79 .............................S Kite 6 84768 Watch My Back nwtd..................B Goldsack 6 1542 Jay Mike nwtd .................................... N Udy 7 62233 Hurricane Al 18.16 ..........................C Morris 7 38278 Bigtime Sam 30.52 G & ......... S Fredrickson 8 27374 Leo’s Son nwtd..........................J McInerney 8 15678 Tipperary Mel nwtd ............................L Cole 9 24575 Uno Again 17.71 ................................ N Udy Emergencies: 10 48843 Mini Mansion 17.89 ...........................M Flipp 9 55763 Opawa Anthony nwtd ........................J Black 5 4.13pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C1 10 86553 Brazil Cambara nwtd ...................A Turnwald C1, 305m

1 65252 Idol Patches nwtd ..............................M Flipp 2 74531 Cawbourne Cruz 17.83 ................M Roberts 3 35146 Cawbourne Johno 18.23 .......... K Gommans 4 82468 Killer Frost 18.47 ..............................P Taylor 5 35473 Empty Pocket 18.28 ........................... N Udy 6 86636 Buzzy Gem 17.96 ..............................J Hunt 7 8648x Nero 17.58 ..................................B Hodgson 8 484x5 Ciara 17.87 I C & ...........................J Lenden Emergencies: 9 65745 Opawa Bucks 17.87 .........................R Waite 10 73686 Homebush Tulip nwtd ................J McInerney LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Classifieds 18

Ashburton Guardian

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Civil Engineer / Estimator Greg Donaldson Contracting Ltd (GDC) are looking to employ a person to fill the role of Civil Engineer / Estimator based in Tinwald, Ashburton. This position is becoming available due to the impending retirement of our current Engineer.

A vehicle and phone will be supplied and Health Insurance offered after 90 days.

GDC is a mid-sized diverse contracting company established in the Ashburton District for over 20 years. The type of work we do includes: • Underground electrical conversions • Land development • A variety of Rural work • Demolition • General Contracting • Horizontal Directional Drilling (subsidiary company DDC) • UDS – Utility Detection Service, using ground penetrating radar Greg Donaldson is the “hands on” Managing Director being supported by a management team of 7 and workforce of approximately 30 staff.

For further information on the company, please see our website – www.gdc.net.nz The person we are looking for to join our diverse management team will have the following skills and attributes: • Be a team player who can communicate effectively and relate to a wide variety of staff and clients.

• Have a positive attitude, able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Have a strong emphasis on Health & Safety, compliance, be able to operate electronic systems such as Microsoft Project and be able to review and enhance existing systems.

• Project management of various projects to ensure they come in on budget and on time.

• Understanding of NZS 3910 : Conditions of Contract.

Minimum qualifications required are: 1. NZCE or Diploma in Engineering (Civil) 2. 10+ years’ experience 3. STMS or willingness to obtain A pre-employment drug and alcohol test will be required.

All applicants must be NZ Citizens or prove that you are able to work in NZ. If you wish to receive a full job description, please email your request to: office@gdcgroup.nz Please send your cover letter and CV to: office@gdcgroup.nz Applications close Friday, September 14, 2018.

Butchery 2IC New World Ashburton Permanent Full Time We currently have a position available for a passionate and motivated team member who has extensive experience in the butchery industry. You may already be a 2IC or you may be wanting to take that next step up the career ladder.

You will be working in a fast paced and supportive environment alongside others with the same motivation. Our aim is to provide our customers with an outstanding shopping experience and a diverse range of product of the highest quality.

The position, reporting directly to the department Manager is accountable for: • Ensuring that the in-store butchery provides an enhanced customer service experience and excellent product • Maintaining high presentation standards and ensuring adherence to Food Safety and Health and Safety processes • Ensuring the efficient use and management of all Butchery resources • Developing staff to reach their potential The successful candidate will have: • Trade qualifications OR significant proven experience • A strong customer service orientation • Positivity, initiative and self-motivation • Organisational skills and planning ability • The ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively • Integrity and innovative thinking This position is full-time from Sunday – Thursday.

If you believe you have the right attitude, experience and attributes for this role, please apply in writing including a cover letter and a full CV to: Human Resources Manager New World Ashburton PO Box 444, Ashburton 7740 Or email: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

Contract and Compliance Manager

Greg Donaldson Contracting Ltd (GDC) are looking to employ a person to fill the role of Contract and Compliance Manager based in Tinwald, Ashburton.

This position is becoming available as one of our staff are re-locating outside the District. A vehicle and phone will be supplied and Health Insurance offered after 90 days.

GDC is a mid-sized diverse contracting company established in the Ashburton District for over 20 years. The type of work we do includes: • Underground electrical conversions • Land development • A variety of Rural work • Demolition • General Contracting • Horizontal Directional Drilling (subsidiary company DDC) • UDS – Utility Detection Service, using ground penetrating radar Greg Donaldson is the “hands on” Managing Director being supported by a management team of 7 and workforce of approximately 30 staff.

For further information on the company, please see our website – www.gdc.net.nz The person we are looking for to join our diverse management team will have the following skills and attributes: • Be a team player who can communicate effectively and relate to a wide variety of staff and clients.

• Have a positive attitude, able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Have a strong emphasis on Health & Safety and compliance, utilising existing systems to ensure projects are managed safely and within GDC policies.

• Have a strong understanding of operational aspects within the civil construction industry including reading plans, quantifying and project management.

• Be able to relate well to staff, clients and suppliers.

• Have good time management skills and the sense of urgency required to achieve time frames.

This position may suit a person with a trade background in construction who wants to “step up” into a management role.

The following experience is required: • General civil contracting work • Tendering jobs • STMS or willingness to obtain • Have some experience of Health & Safety Systems A pre-employment drug and alcohol test will be required.

All applicants must be NZ Citizens or prove that you are able to work in NZ If you wish to receive a full job description, please email your request to: office@gdcgroup.nz Please send your cover letter and CV to: office@gdcgroup.nz Applications close Friday, September 14, 2018.

Arable Farm Worker

Position closes on September 4, 2018.

Digger Operator

Greg Donaldson Contracting Ltd (GDC) are looking to employ a person to fill the role of Digger Operator based in Tinwald, Ashburton. A phone will be supplied and Health Insurance offered after 90 days.

GDC is a mid-sized diverse contracting company established in the Ashburton District for over 20 years. The type of work we do includes: • Underground electrical conversions • Land development • A variety of Rural work • Demolition • General Contracting • Horizontal Directional Drilling (subsidiary company DDC) • UDS – Utility Detection Service, using ground penetrating radar Greg Donaldson is the “hands on” Managing Director being supported by a management team of 7 and workforce of approximately 30 staff.

For further information on the company, please see our website – www.gdc.net.nz The person we are looking for to join our diverse team will: • Be a team player who can communicate effectively and relate to a wide variety of staff and clients.

• Have a positive attitude, able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Have a strong emphasis on Health & Safety.

• Be able to relate well to staff and clients.

• Have good time management and communication skills.

• Complete time sheets and other documentation in a timely manner.

The following experience is required: • 4-6 ton excavators / trucks • WTR • Class 2-4 minimum heavy truck licence • Trenching • Services • General civil contracting work • Have some experience of Health & Safety Systems A pre-employment drug and alcohol test will be required.

All applicants must be NZ Citizens or prove that you are able to work in NZ Please send your cover letter and CV to: office@gdcgroup.nz Applications close Friday, September 14, 2018.

Seed Production Agronomist

Security Camera Technician – Trainee Ashburton Based This position would suit an active practical young person to train as a Security Camera Technician.

A strong interest in computers and technology would be an advantage.

Mid Canterbury Smith Seeds focus on seed multiplication for their international customers.

Due to continued business expansion, we wish to appoint a further seed production agronomist based in Mid Canterbury. In this role you will arrange contracts with growers, supervise their seed crops as well as many other varied tasks.

You will be mentored where necessary by the existing agronomists and report to the crop production manager.

Our business is Canterbury based and operates throughout New Zealand. We specialise in the supply and installation of security camera systems.

You will develop strong relationships with growers and customers.

We are looking for a person with the highest level of integrity to join our small and progressive team on a full time basis.

Good agronomy skills would be an advantage, but an interest in plant science or having a relevant tertiary qualification would put you in consideration for this role.

Email your application and CV to: Security Camera Technician – Trainee Masterguard Security Cameras Ltd office@masterguard.co.nz

A company vehicle, tools of trade, and after six months medical insurance will be provided.

The successful person will be required to learn and perform a wide range of tasks therefore you must: • Have good computer skills.

• Be able to perform physical tasks.

• Have a full drivers license.

• Have the ability to work as and when required to complete all tasks.

• Have good relationship and time management skills.

Applications along with CV should be forwarded to: The Manager Smith Seeds Ltd PO Box 358, Ashburton 7740 or email grant@smithseeds.co.nz

Full time position available on an irrigated 565ha crop and store lamb operation near Methven.

Must have some past cropping experience, a clean driver’s licence and your own transport. A good level of English is essential and you must be in NZ and have a valid work visa.

References are required.

Accommodation is available. Pay rates are negotiable according to relevant experience.

Phone 022 304 5116 for further information.

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REAL ESTATE

Baleage Stockfeed Top quality 4 x 3 squares and rounds – tube wrapped Lines of lucerne, oats, grass, clover, cocksfoot and fescue baleage from $80.00 + GST Ryegrass straw – round bales 200 tonne dry matter maize silage Tested 11.7 M.E.

WANTED

PERSON required for light household duties, at Lake Hood. Few hours each week.

Pleasant conditions. Ideal for local lady. Please leave name and number, or text 021 0877 1600.

Phone Brent 0274 327 821 RURAL TRADING POST

AMSOIL SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS - All oils, greases, fuel additives, filters, antifreeze, car polish, V & L cleaner, tyre cleaner, rust bust, rain clear, engine TRADES, SERVICES cleaner and more. Call local DENTURES. Dr Peter distributor: Veehof phone 302 Rumping, retired dentist, 2911. continues to provide full dentures. Repairs to existing dentures also available.

Phone 027 220 9997.

Main South Road, WANTED by local artist, old discs off plough, large and small. Phone 308 4870 or 027 4301 075.

Tinwald, Ashburton 03 307 9028 www.smallbones.co.nz

PERSONAL

JOANNE Naish please contact Murray Aitken, 65 Broadway, Picton. Phone 027 788 0101 or email murray_aitken@yahoo co.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.

LET OR LEASE

FOR SALE

HIRE

JOHN Deere - Ride on mower 22HP, 4 feet cut with grass catcher, $3500 ono.

Phone 027 678 0819.

CAR PARK TO LET - Town car park available to let, NZ$12 per week. 120 Burnett Street, West Street end.

Contact Seb at Property Brokers on 03 307 9195 or SebastianB@pb.co.nz

GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more.

All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire.

588 East Street. Open MonFri 7.00 - 6.00pm; Sat 7.30am LIVESTOCK, PETS BUYER of unwanted - 5.00pm; Sunday 8.30am animals. Cattle, bobby calves, 12.30pm. – Ph: 308 8061 horse and all farm animals. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 GRAZING 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

LAMB grazing required.

Grass preferred, other feeds Three handy huntaway pups considered. Phone Ian 0272 for sale $150 each. Seven 302 188. weeks old. Well bred, high country breeding. Father LAMB grazing wanted, prefer keen pig hunter. Please grass or clover. Phone Mitch phone 021 0287 3044.

027 3131 320.

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

MEADOW hay, good quality, shed stored. $6 per bale.

Phone 027 555 1123.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

CINDY - Asian lady, slim, model figure, very sexy, excellent massage, one week only in/out call. Phone 021 046 4314.

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

TO RENT - Sunny, very tidy two bedroom unit, close to town. Great neighbours.

Ready now. Heat pump, newly painted, new carpet.

Reference required. No dogs or smokers. One cat fine. Call Vicky. Phone 03 302 6104 027 220 4306.

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Daily Events

August 29 & 30, 2018

WEDNESDAY

Op Shop open, clothing donations welcome. Ashburton Baptist Church.

Cass Street.

9.30am - 4pm(winter hours) 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).

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 - 3pm AGE CONCERN 206 CLUB.

Monday Tuesday and Wednesday each week, 60 years and older. More information ring Age Concern 308-6817.

Cameron Street.

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).

1.30pm

WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Weekly Euchre with cash prizes and afternoon tea. Waireka Croquet Club, The Domain, Philip 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.

6pm RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. 5km town circuit. All walking abilities and fitness levels catered for. Leaves from Philip Street beside the croquet lawn at 6pm sharp.

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 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Fitness Fun and Friendship. Buffalo Hall, Cox Street.

7.30pm ALLENTON INDOOR BOWLING CLUB. Club night at the McNally Street Stadium.

THURSDAY

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.

9.30am - 4pm (winter hours) ASHBURTON MENZSHED. Come and join “fellow sheddies” for some fun and fellowship, make/fix something in our new workshops. 8 William Street.

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

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 WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB.

Weekly Mahjong - non counting and beginners table. Waireka Croquet Club, the Domain, Philip Street.

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.

1.30pm ASHBURTON SENIOR NET. How to keep your computer organised and running properly... $2. MSA Reading Room. Havelock Street.

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

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.

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

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 ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH OP SHOP.

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. Join our friendly group for fun exercise during term time. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. All ages and abilities welcome, racquets available. E A Network Centre Stadium, 20 River Terrace.

9.30am - 12.30pm THE ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICES

FINAL PROPOSAL FOR REPRESENTATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE 2019 ELECTIONS On 23 August 2018 the Canterbury Regional Council considered submissions on its initial proposal for representation arrangements for the Council, which will apply for the local elections on 12 October 2019.

The Council received 64 submissions on its proposal. 27 submissions were in favour of the Council’s proposal. 37 submissions contained objections to various elements of the proposal, as follows: • 20 submissions sought the number of councillors to be elected in the South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi Constituency increases from 1, to 2. 18 of these submitters suggested this be done by increasing the total number of Councillors to 14, and 2 submitters suggested this be done by maintaining the total number of 13 councillors • 5 submissions sought the division of the Christchurch City area be changed from 4 constituencies to 2 Constituencies (North and South) • 1 submission sought the Councils representation arrangements be divided into ‘Canterbury Water Management Strategy Zone Committee’ boundaries with a total of 17-18 councillors • 1 submission sought Council retain appointed Commissioners for North, Mid and South Canterbury and reduce Christchurch City to 2 councillors • 10 single submissions sought variations to the proposal that supported a balance of representation across the region, and supported representation in the South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi Constituency be increased Final proposal Having considered all of the objections, the Council resolved to adopt its initial proposal as the Council’s final proposal, subject to the following amendments: • that the number of members to be elected by the electors of the South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi Constituency is 2, rather than 1; • that the total number of members to be elected is 14, rather than 13; • that the name of one of the constituencies is Christchurch North East-Ōrei, rather than Christchurch North-Ōrei The Council considers that the changes are appropriate for the following reasons: (i) the election of two councillors in the South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi Constituency is necessary to provide effective representation for the communities of interest in the South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi Constituency (ii) the increase to the total number of members from 13 to 14 councillors is a consequence of increasing to two councillors in the South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi Constituency and provides for effective representation of communities of interest in the Canterbury region. It is also more even handed in providing 2 councillors for each and every constituency. (iii) the name change from Christchurch North-Ōrei Constituency to Christchurch North East-Ōrei Constituency is appropriate to recognise the community of interest in that constituency that identifies with the eastern area of Christchurch.

The Council rejected the other matters raised in objections for the following reasons: The majority of submitters supported the proposal and sought increased representation in South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi. The existing constituency structure is well understood by electors and the Council is satisfied that this structure and the allocation of Christchurch City into 4 constituencies will provide effective representation for distinct communities of interest. Other matters raised in objections resulted in either representation that violated communities of interest, significant deviation from section 19V, or were outside the legal boundaries of the Local Electoral Act 2001. The submissions report that includes Council’s response to every submission can be viewed on Council’s website at https://ecan.govt.nz.

Therefore, the final proposal is as follows: Council representation It is proposed the Council comprise 14 members elected from 7 constituencies. The 7 constituencies reflect the following identified communities of interest: Constituency

Communities of interest

North Canterbury-Ōpukepuke

the North Canterbury-Ōpukepuke Constituency includes the districts of Kaikoura, Hurunui and Waimakariri Districts, and aligns with these territorial authority boundaries

Mid Canterbury-Ōpākihi

the Mid Canterbury-Ōpākihi Constituency includes the districts of Selwyn and Ashburton, and aligns with these territorial authority boundaries

South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi

the South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi Constituency includes the districts of Timaru, Mackenzie, Waimate, and the part of Waitaki that is within the Canterbury region, and aligns with these territorial authority boundaries

Christchurch North East-Ōrei

the Christchurch North East-Ōrei Constituency includes the 4 Christchurch City Council wards of Coastal, Innes, Papanui, and Burwood, and aligns with these city council ward boundaries

Christchurch West-Ōpuna

the Christchurch West-Ōpuna Constituency includes the 4 Christchurch City Council wards of Harewood, Waimairi, Hornby and Halswell, and aligns with these city council ward boundaries

Christchurch Central-Ōhoko

the Christchurch Central-Ōhoko Constituency includes the 4 Christchurch City Council wards of Fendalton, Riccarton, Central and Linwood, and aligns with these city council ward boundaries

Christchurch South-Ōwhanga

the Christchurch South-Ōwhanga Constituency includes the 4 Christchurch City wards of Spreydon, Cashmere, Heathcote and Banks Peninsula, and aligns with these city council ward boundaries

The population that each member will represent is as follows: Constituency

Population*

No. of councillors per constituency

Population per Councillor

Deviation from region average (43,734)

Percentage deviation from region average

North Canterbury-Ōpukepuke

75,800

2

37,900

-5,834

-13.34 +6.83

Mid-Canterbury-Ōpākihi

93,440

2

46,720

+2,986

South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi

61,320

2

30,660

-13,074

-29.90

Christchurch North East-Ōrei

100,400

2

50,200

+6,466

+14.79

Christchurch West-Ōpuna

95,700

2

47,850

+4,116

+9.41

Christchurch Central-Ōhoko

103,300

2

51,650

+7,916

+18.10

Christchurch South-Ōwhanga

82,320

2

41,160

+2,574

-5.89

Total

612,280

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*estimated resident population as at 30 June 2017 provided by Statistics NZ

In accordance with section 19V(2) of the Local Electoral Act 2001 the population that each councillor represents must be within the population range of 43,734 +/-10% (39,361 to 48,107). As four of the constituencies do not comply with section 19V(2) (+/-10% rule), the final proposal must be treated as an appeal under section 19V(5) of the Local Electoral Act 2001 and referred to the Local Government Commission following the appeal/objection period for determination. (i)

The proposal for 2 members in the South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi Constituency results in over representation (a -29.90% deviation from the regional average councillor to elector ratio). In respect of the South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi Constituency Council noted that the election of two members is necessary to provide effective representation for communities of interest taking into account: • the large land area of the South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi Constituency being 39.84% of theCanterbury region

• the significant amount of Canterbury Regional Council work undertaken in the South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi Constituency together with the increased focus on freshwater management, indigenous biodiversity and land management issues in the constituency which are requiring greater Councillor involvement • the diverse, relatively sparsely populated and widely spread communities that make up the South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi Constituency • the boundaries align with territorial authority boundaries and reflect the communities of interest of the districts in the South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi area.

Consideration was given to extend the boundary from the Rangitata, North to the Rakaia however Council (and submitters) consider this violates the sense of communities of interest in the South Canterbury-Ōtuhituhi Constituency (part of Waitaki, Waimate, Mackenzie and Timaru Districts). (ii) The proposal for 2 members in the North Canterbury-Ōpukepuke Constituency results in over representation (a -13.34% deviation from the regional average councillor to elector ratio). In respect of the North Canterbury-Ōpukepuke Constituency Council noted that the election of two members is necessary to provide effective representation for communities of interest taking into account: • the large land area of the North Canterbury-Ōpukepuke Constituency being 28.5% of the Canterbury region • the significant amount of Canterbury Regional Council work undertaken in the North Canterbury-Ōpukepuke Constituency together with the increased focus on freshwater management, indigenous biodiversity, land management, and post Kaikoura Earthquake issues in the constituency which are requiring greater Councillor involvement • the diverse, relatively sparsely populated and widely spread communities that make up the North Canterbury-Ōpukepuke Constituency • the boundaries align with territorial authority boundaries and reflect the communities of interest of the districts in the North Canterbury-Ōpukepuke area.

(iii) The proposal for 2 members each in the Christchurch North East-Ōrei and Christchurch Central-Ōhoko Constituencies results in under representation (Christchurch North East-Ōrei +14.79%, and Christchurch Central-Ōhoko +18.10% deviation from the regional average councillor to elector ratio). In respect of the Christchurch North East-Ōrei and Christchurch Central-Ōhoko Constituencies Council noted the election of two members in each of these constituencies is necessary to provide effective representation for communities of interest taking into account: • prior experience in previous representation reviews has shown that moving boundaries to comply with the +/-10% rule compromised communities of interest and eroded relationships between constituents and regional councillors and also between the Regional Council and the City Council • this proposal, on the other hand, ensures that each constituency will not just be represented by 4 City Councillors (1 from each ward), but will also be represented by 2 Regional Councillors. It will provide a greater likelihood that constituents will know who represents them. It is also more even handed in providing 2 councillors for each and every constituency • this proposal which sees Christchurch City Council ward boundaries matching the Regional Councils constituency boundaries is well understood by electors, allows more cooperation between the City Councillors and Regional Councillors, and therefore effective representation • the boundaries align with territorial authority boundaries and reflect the communities of interest of the wards within the Christchurch North East-Ōrei and Christchurch Central-Ōhoko areas.

Appeals and objections Any person who made a submission on the Council’s initial proposal may lodge an appeal against the Council’s final proposal. An appeal must relate to the matters raised in that person’s submission.

Any person who is opposed to the Council’s final proposal may lodge an objection. Any objection must identify the matters to which the objection relates.

Appeals and objections must be made in writing and must be received by Council no later than 1 October 2018. Any appeals or objections must include your name, address, telephone number and email address.

Appeals and objections can be made in the following ways: Write to us and post to: Freepost 1201 Representation Review Appeals and Objections P O Box 345 Christchurch 8140 Bill Bayfield - Chief Executive

By hand Drop off at the offices of Environment Canterbury - 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch - 75 Church Street, Timaru - 96 West End, Level 2, Kaikoura

By email mailroom@ecan.govt.nz. Please ensure you use Representation Review Appeals and Objections as your subject.

Puzzles

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): It’s a strange day in which enjoyment has little to do with success. All the fun belongs to those who are willing to be bad at something. If you’re tone-deaf, sing! If you’re colorblind, paint! If you’re shy, orate!

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’ll learn who keeps his word and who doesn’t – knowledge that should help you navigate in the future. You only have time for those you can count on.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Your intuitive methods will serve you well today. That doesn’t mean you won’t ask for guidance; it just means you’ll have a strong feeling about from whence the best advice will come.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You can give your story a positive spin and cover it in frosted sugar, too, but the people who know you will still want to hear the real deal. Help and honesty go hand in hand.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): There are no guarantees today, but have a little faith anyway. The ones who will win under this sky are those who are able to tolerate uncertainty and even find a way to get comfortable inside it.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Artists will be on fire with inspiration today – and everyone is an artist at something. Whatever you’re willing to practice will be a conduit for your passion.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’re looking at the kind of problem that can’t be solved by money or anything it can buy. You know what the real solution is. It’s love, of course. You’ve plenty of it to give.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Don’t worry if you’re running out of excitement for a project. It is possible to fly without a motor (then again, that’s really called gliding), and there’s no shame in it. Rest. You’ll feel different tomorrow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Would you like a second chance at what you thought was a one-time deal? Such cosmic grace is indicated now.

The day will bring a reversal of misfortune, miscommunication and other mischief.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You have excellent instincts about people and can tell right away who’s going to be your close friend. For this reason, you may slow the social pace so you can enjoy getting to know others. No rush AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You’ll see a change because you made a change. It has, in fact, brought you such satisfaction that you no longer feel the need to complain about anything. Instead, you decide whether to make a change or not.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Discipline is your success secret. It is at the core of every win.

Discipline happens through planning and through making your environment a place that’s conducive to creating your best life.

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Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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BROOKS, Marjorie (Marje) – Please note all late death Passed away peacefully on notices or notices sent August 22, 2018 aged 92 years, surrounded by her outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: loving family. Treasured wife of Eddie, Devoted Mum of deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication.

Pauline and Paul (Timaru), Marie (Tauranga), Colleen To place a notice during and Peter (Australia), Peter office hours please contact (Paihia) and Leanne us on 03 307 7900 (Tauranga). Adored Nana to for more information Megan, Melissa, Nadia, Erin, Any queries Jamie, and Matt. Cherished please contact Granny to Jessica, Caleb and 0800 Jemma. Valued friend to ASHBURTON many. Messages to the (0800-274-287) Brooks family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to her dedicated team of carers. A celebration of Marje’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton, commencing at 1.30pm on FRIDAY, August 31, followed by interment at the Ashburton Canterbury owned, locally operated New Lawn Cemetery.

LEMON, Nancy Noeline – On August 27, 2018. Passed away peacefully with her girls by her side, at Rosebank Hospital Ashburton. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Douglas. Loved Mum of Vivienne and Vic Lamb, the late Stephanie, and Robin Burton, Donalda and Martin Watson, and friend of Christine. Loved Gran of Richard and Steph Lamb, Sonya and Ant Holland; Macarlla and Brent Ellmers, Grant Watson and Mel, and Philip and Teresa Watson.

Loved great Gran of Charlotte, and Harry Lamb; Genevieve, Claudia, and Riley Holland; Hayley, William, and Hamish Ellmers; and Levi, and Connor Watson. Messages to the Lemon family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Nancy’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton TOMORROW Thursday, August 30, commencing at 2.00pm.

Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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10:38 The Dish PGR 3 10:40 Snapped 11:30 Dahmer On Dahmer – A Serial Killer Speaks AO 3 12:20 Infomercials 3

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4:30 Entertainment Tonight 5pm Family Feud Australia 5:30 Modern Family 3 Luke is arrested for driving without a license; Alex is caught sneaking out of a liquor store; Cam thinks Gloria should re-create and sell her family’s hot sauce. 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

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6:35 The Grey 16L 2011 Action Adventure.

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8:30 Gran Torino 16VL 2009 Crime. A cantankerous Korean War veteran must confront his prejudices after someone tries to steal his prized 1972 Gran Torino. Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang.

10:30 What Women Want PGL 2000 Romantic Comedy.

Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt.

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12:20 The Neighbourhood Nightmare MVC 2018 Thriller.

Julie McNiven, Trevor Donovan.

1:50 Nothing But Trailers MVLSC 2:05 Allied MVLSC 2017 Drama. Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard. 4:10 Bad Moms 2 16LSC 2017 Comedy.

Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell.

5:55 Life 16VLC 2017 Thriller.

Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal.

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Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad. 3:10 Swept Under M 2015 Thriller. Devin Kelley, Aaron Ashmore. 4:40 Allied MVLSC 2017 Drama. Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard.

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A team of scientists aboard the International Space Station discover a rapidly-evolving life form that caused extinction on Mars and now threatens life on Earth. Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal.

10:15 La La Land ML 2016 Musical Comedy.

Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling.

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12:35 Road To Perdition MV 2002 Crime Drama.

Tom Hanks, Jude Law. 2:30 People Interview – Nicole Kidman 3:10 Gran Torino 16VL 2009 Crime.

Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang.

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6am The Home Show 7am Tiny House Hunting 7:30 Love Nature – Land Of Primates 8:30 Cash Cowboys 9:30 Food Safari 10am Healthy Food Guide 10:30 Posh Pawn 11:30 How Not To DIY 12:30 My Dream Home 1:30 The Vikings Uncovered 2:30 Escape To The Chateau – DIY 3:30 Love Nature – Attenborough: 60 Years In The Wild 4:30 Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club Jamie and Jimmy compare British cheeses with French ones; Alan Carr visits the caff for a dangerous game of ‘fig roll roulette’.

5:30 American Pickers 6:30 Strippers – Cars For Cash The two teams search for an off-road icon to buy.

7pm KaweKorero 7:30 He Kakano Jade helps Tiki Taane build a maara kai; a visit to Dr Hinemoa Elder’s backyard on Waiheke Island.

8pm Moving Out Lenny and Antoinette Naera.

8:30 Tales From The Trails 9:30 #whiuatepatai AO 10pm Waka Huia 10:30 Te Matatini 3

7:30 Supercar Mega Build Afzal Kahn and the engineers deal with a difficult job from a high-profile client, to modify a Mercedes G-Wagen by adding security features.

8:30 Our Guy In Russia 9:30 Hunting Aotearoa PGR 10pm Saving Lives At Sea

11pm Te Kaea 3 Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 11:30 KaweKorero 3 Inside news from at home and around the world.

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7am The Breakdown 8am Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Waikato v North Harbour.

10am Golf – PGA Tour Champions Boeing Classic.

11am Golf – Web.com Tour Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship. Noon Fox Sports News 12:30 Rugby – The Championship Argentina v South Africa. 2:30 Golf Central 3:30 Golf – LPGA Tour Canadian Pacific Women’s Open – Round Four.

4pm Golf – European Tour Czech Masters – Round Four.

4:30 Rugby – Women’s International Black Ferns v Australia. 5pm Rugby – The Championship All Blacks v Australia. 5:30 The 1014 Rugby Show 6pm The Breakdown 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 L Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Counties Manukau v Taranaki.

9:30 First XV Rugby Revision 10pm #SkySpeed 10:30 Motorsport – Formula 1 11pm Fox Sports News 11:30 Rugby – The Championship

6am NRL 360 7am The Fan 7:30 Queenslanders Only 8am NRL Try Time 9am Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Dragons v Bulldogs.

11am The Back Page Noon NRL 360 1pm The Fan 1:30 Queenslanders Only 2pm NRL Try Time 3pm The Hunters Club 4pm Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Warriors v Panthers.

4:30 Rugby League – Challenge Cup (HLS) Final – Catalans Dragons v Warrington Wolves.

5pm Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Sunday.

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6pm The Hunters Club 7pm First XV Rugby Revision 7:30 Serie A Full Impact 8pm Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Warriors v Panthers.

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8:30 NRL 360 9:30 League Life 10pm Michael Ennis The Greatest 10:30 The Back Page 11:30 The Hunters Club

Midnight Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup 12:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup 2:30 Rugby – The Championship 3am First XV Rugby Revision 3:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup 4am Rugby – The Championship

12:30 Motorcycling – Canadian Superbikes (HLS) Day One. 1am Kick And Chase 2am NRL 360 3am League Life 3:30 Michael Ennis The Greatest 4am Fight Night

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7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG 9:10 Alaskan Bush People M A New Chapter. 10am What On Earth? PG Curse of Medusa.

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2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 How Do They Do It? PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG Misery On the Mountain. 4:45 Edge Of Alaska M 5:40 Fast N’ Loud PG 6:35 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 Deadliest Catch PG 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Outback Opal Hunters PG 10:15 Railroad Australia PG 11:05 Naked And Afraid M From the Ashes.

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Birthday boy Simon Mannering P14

Top seed out of Open P16

GET IN THE HOLE!

Betty O’Neill watches on as her putt stops just short of the hole during a round at the Tinwald Golf Club yesterday. Tuesday was ladies’ day at the Tinwald club, and yesterday was a bisque par round for most of the ladies, but for some of the club’s nine hole players – including O’Neill – it was the first round of the club championships. Twelve players contested the club’s ladies nine hole championship title this year, while at the other end it was a two horse race for the title of the club’s top lady when it came to the 18 hole players. Only two players were entered in the club’s silver championship, so it will be a straight final between Phylis Smith and Bronwyn Flannery. There were five entries for the bronze two section and eight in bronze one.

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Former champions charge back Andy Murray pumped his fist and then did it again, exulting as if he had just won his match.

Actually, he was still one point away.

But considering all the pain Murray has experienced in his hip, sprinting toward the net to chase down a drop volley and put it away was something to celebrate.

Murray and Stan Wawrinka, a

pair of former US Open champions, both were winners yesterday in their return to the tournament after having to miss it last year.

Wawrinka ousted No. 8 seed Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 6-2, 7-5, while Murray eliminated James Duckworth 6-7 (5), 6-3, 7-5, 6-3.

Both felt good physically, though not quite as good about their chances of contending for

the title. Murray hadn’t played in a Grand Slam tournament since Wimbledon last year, before needing hip surgery that has limited him to just eight matches this year.

He said before the weekend it wasn’t realistic to think he could win this US Open, and the 2012 champion was asked after the match what would have needed

to happen for him to change his tune.

“I would have been able to train and practice a lot more than what I have done.

“I mean, there’s many, many things that I would have wanted to change to be considered a contender,” he said.

Wawrinka has a little more reason for hope.

The 2016 champion couldn’t defend his title last year and needed two left knee surgeries, but has had some good results this summer. He also eliminated Dimitrov in the first round at Wimbledon, won a couple matches in Toronto before falling to top-ranked Rafael Nadal, and took Roger Federer to three sets in the quarter-finals in Cincinnati.

- AP

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