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Ashburton Baptist Church pastor Bill Avenell will make a return to the pulpit after 11 weeks on Sunday.

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Doors open up to worshippers

By Susan Sandys

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Ashburton Baptist Church senior pastor Bill Avenell is excited about returning to the pulpit on Sunday, following the easing of Level 2 restrictions.

Church services nationwide will begin to come back from this weekend following the government’s announcement that gatherings up to 100 would be allowed from today midday.

“We were overjoyed, because we knew the restraints were starting to come off,” Avenell said of hearing the announcement on Monday.

It has been 11 weeks since he had delivered a sermon at the CBD church,

following the complex having to close its doors as the Covid-19 lockdown loomed.

Avenell was additionally pleased the day of return would be Pentecost Sunday, signifying 50 days since Easter when the outpouring of the Holy Spirit took place.

“What better day to come back,” Avenell said.

He said congregations at the church on Cass Street could number up to 140, so it will be a case of first-in first-served for the service at 10am.

The service will be shorter, there will be no gathering afterwards, and everyone will have to sign in. Family and

friend groups will be socially distanced, with the maximum number inside set at 100.

However, no-one will be turned away so to speak, with some parishioners having been delegated to take individual groups back to their own homes if required, from where they will watch the service being live-streamed.

Avenell said the ability to do this, and the church’s new proficiency with technology, had been one of the benefits to come from the lockdown.

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Solo exhibition fills gallery

By Susan Sandys

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Prolific Methven artist Joey Gerard has launched her first-ever solo exhibition.

While she has painted all her life, it is only now as a great grandmother that she has revealed such a large showcase.

“It’s sort of scary to put your work out there,” she said.

But it felt good, and she was proud of the colourful display filling the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall Methven gallery when the exhibition opened this week.

Painting is something she has always loved.

“If you have a paint brush in your hand, you are never bored, there’s always that next painting to do,” she said.

Gerard grew up on a Windwhistle farm, and while attending Craighead School had far preferred music, art and sport to academia.

In 1975 when her children were young, she gained an ICS Diploma in Oils and Watercolour.

She and husband Mick farmed at the Rakaia Gorge as they raised their family of five, whereupon Gerard found herself busy with activities such as Brownies and cake decorating.

Upon retirement, she took to painting once more, and joined the Ashburton Society of Arts and attended a wide range of classes.

“The detail of realism appeals to me,” she

Methven artist Joey Gerard (left) has revealed a large showcase of work in an exhibition at Mt Hutt Memorial Hall Methven this week, with the help of hall function and conference manager Sue Stewart.

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Gerard said she was grateful to the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall which encouraged her to ex-

hibit, particularly function and conference manager Sue Stewart, as well as Viv Barrett and Julia Papek who helped hang the works.

The exhibition will run to the end of July.

Teacher aide pay package welcomed

By Sue Newman

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It’s taken 10 years, but finally teacher aides are moving closer to receiving a wage that recognises the value of their work, says Mid Canterbury NZEI branch chairperson Cezanne Rodgers.

Yesterday, more than 22,000 teacher aides across New Zealand were offered a pay equity settlement that for some lifts their pay packet by 28 per cent.

That wage increase is long overdue, Rodgers said.

“And yes, it’s a really good start but I don’t want to think that’ll be it for the next 15 years. It shows there is some appreciation of what we do, but it needs to be the start, not the end.”

Taken together with the living wage pay increases won during last year’s collective bargaining

round, most teacher aides will now receive pay rises of 23 to 24 per cent across this year, an increase of between $4 and $6.60 an hour.

The greatest impact will be on teacher aides who had been in the industry for many years, Rodgers said.

While the living wage round had boosted pay for the bulk of teacher aides who had been earning below this level, those with years in the game had still been paid at rates little above living wage level. In addition there had been few monetary incentives to undertake additional training and study courses to move up the career ladder, she said.

This settlement would provide new hope for senior aides who had been stuck at one pay grade and were unable to progress,

Rodgers said.

“For those on the living wage this won’t be a huge increase, but it’s made it better for moving through the steps, things have been put in place and there’s now the ability to move up to progress. There is now the possibility of a career.”

Over the years Rodgers said many excellent teacher aides had been forced out of the job because they could not live on the wage offered. Add to that the uncertainty that came with year to year contracts for many and it was a difficult area to work in, she said.

“Many only stay because they say they just can’t leave the kids they work with.”

In Mid Canterbury about 72 per cent of more than 100 teacher aides are on the bottom pay

scale, the living wage.

The next step for the industry had to be centralised funding and contracts that would provide job security, Rodgers said.

Teacher aides are paid out of a school’s operations budget and that means they’re competing for pay packets out of a relatively small pot of money. If the money runs out their hours are cut. They are paid only for the hours they work, which at best could mean around 40 weeks pay a year.

The school funding system was broken and it had to be fixed urgently, she said.

Rodgers hopes the teacher aide pay settlement will be the catalyst for movement in the education sectors that were still at the bottom of the pay scale, such as library and office staff and science technicians.

Doors finally reopen to worshippers From P1 Throughout he had recorded his weekly sermons at home, which were then put together with other items such as music, prior to being streamed for parishioners and others.

“Technology at the moment has actually been our friend,” he said.

The church’s social media manager Delia Fox agreed, and said the streamed services had actually seen congregations increase, with up to more than 500 people tuning in per service.

Being able to reach more Christians online was both a nationwide and global phenomenon throughout the pandemic.

“Having the freedom of being able to watch from the comfort of your home, it’s less confronting than actually walking into a church building,” Fox said.

“And lots of people who would otherwise be on the periphery have come forward, and it’s given them a safe place to explore what church looks like,” she said.

Avenell said coming back to real-life services now seemed the right time, as New Zealand slowly climbed out of the Covid-19 danger zone.

“We want to make people feel when they come here they are coming into a safe environment,” he said.

Christians could be close in their fellowship and friendship, and some could have feared the risks associated with coming back any earlier. Although he did realise some churches nationwide had been critical of bars and restaurants allowed to have larger gatherings.

“There was that frustration, but I can also understand the principle why they kept it restricted,” he said.

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Library policy signed off

By Sue Newman

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With the Ashburton Public Library’s collections policy up for review, Ashburton district councillor Angus McKay has questioned why that review is not used to gauge public opinion on the content of Ashburton’s new library.

The collection’s policy spells out the print and digital resources the library buys, and because it is little changed from the current policy, it will not go out for public consultation.

Consultation has already been undertaken on the library as part of the larger consultation process for the district’s new civic centre and library to be built in Baring Square east.

At Thursday’s Covid-19 Response Committee meeting, however, McKay, raised questions over the integrity of that consultation process.

“I was told by the then mayor (Donna Favel) that the consultation document was flawed and had mistakes in it, so wouldn’t it be a good idea to consult on this,” McKay said.

Council strategy and policy manager Toni Durham said any suggestion that the earlier con-

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Ashburton Library manager Jill Watson. sultation was flawed was not correct as Audit New Zealand had signed the consultation document off.

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was considerable input from the community on what the new library could contain, she said.

Visits to Christchurch’s new library, Turanga, had also pro-

vided a great insight for council staff, councillors and the community on what a modern library should be, chief executive Hamish Riach said.

Alexander sisters’ driver remanded to July 2 A teenage driver has appeared in court accused of killing two sisters who were passengers in his car.

The 19-year-old has been charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing death, as well as dangerous driving causing injury and driving without the appropriate licence.

Defence counsel Andrew McCormick said it was the accused’s first court appearance at Christchurch District Court yesterday and asked for a re-

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mand without plea.

Interim name suppression, granted before yesterday, was continued by Judge Quentin Hicks who said the issue would have to be argued in full at the accused’s next court appearance on July 2.

Tayla Alexander, 17, died and her sister Sunmara, 16, suffered critical injuries in the crash on Summit Road in Christchurch on November 27 last year.

Sunmara, an Ashburton College student, died later in hospital on December 13 on her 16th birthday.

She had suffered extensive

burns and the battle to save her had meant multiple amputations due to infections.

Outside court, the girls’ father Jason Alexander said being in court yesterday was hard because it “brought everything back”.

“I just want justice done for my two daughters and make sure this doesn’t happen again to any other family. It’s tragic. I miss them so much.”

Since the tragedy, work has been done to try and improve safety on the Port Hills roads, which Alexander welcomed, although he couldn’t help feel

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that his daughters had been used as “martyrs”.

“This was a devastating event and a tragic reminder to all drivers of the need to drive safely and to the conditions,” said Superintendent Lane Todd, Canterbury Metro Area Commander.

“Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Tayla and Sunmara as they continue to grieve the loss of their loved ones.”

Jason Alexander previously said his last words to his only children were: “I love you and be good.”

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Owners of buildings that have or will be demolished currently have two years to rebuild before they are hit with a development contribution.

If a building consent for the work is obtained from the Ashburton District Council within that time, a credit for the existing contribution applies, but it appeared not every building owner was aware of this, district councillor Diane Rawlinson told her fellow councillors at Thursday’s Covid-19 Response Committee meeting.

“People are going over those two years and are then surprised when they’re hit with a bill,” she said.

Councillors are currently reviewing their development contribution policy and Rawlinson suggested the time frame for a rebuild should be extended.

Mayor Neil Brown agreed, saying the current time frame was too tight. A good example was the demolition of the old County Council building ahead of the construction of the council’s new civic centre and library, he said.

“It’ll be close to two years before that’s up and you can go as fast as you can but some times, the time frames are just too tight.”

He suggested extending the period before a new development contribution was levied should be extended out to five years.

The current policy also impacts heavily on owners of earthquake damaged buildings as it states a building must have been inhabited or used for its stated purpose within the last two years.

Some demolitions did not occur within that time frame, while others had been demolished but a rebuild was delayed for a range of reasons.

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Prepared for return of meetings

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

After months of being online scouts, local scout groups will once again be able to meet face-to-face next week.

Mania-o-roto zone Scout Leader Michelle Brown said returning to face-to-face meetings would be voluntary for all, and would need to tick off a number of boxes first.

“We have a Covid checklist that will need to be completed and signed off before they can voluntarily meet face-to-face again,” she said.

For a start meetings will be limited to just individual groups and there will be no zone activities held.

“I don’t think there has been any real times we have had more than 100 people in a group, most of the time there is about 40 and that is on a good night,” she said.

National events such as the Jamboree had been postponed for a year, with the main issue being around funding, with many fundraising activities unable to go ahead, and not a lot of funding being out in the community due to the lockdown.

Both scout leaders and scouts that have compromised immune systems, underlying health conditions or those living with vulnerable people are asked to keep away for now, as are a number of the scout leaders who are aged over 70.

Brown said she was anticipating many would be excited to get back to face-to-face meetings.

“A lot of the leaders I’ve spoken to so far are really keen to get back to it, for a lot of them it was a struggle adapting to online scouting,” she said.

Scouts groups will be able to meet face-to-face once again from the start of next week.

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New television for St John station Training at St John’s Ashburton station has been given a technological boost thanks to the donation of a new 70 inch television from the Ashburton Pakeke Lions Club.

Club president Noel Lowe said the funds had come from the club’s annual Charity Market Garage Sale which is held each year at the Ashburton Racecourse.

“We were pleased to donate to such (a) worthy local cause,” he said.

“The club wishes to acknowledge Smith & Church 100% Electrical for giving their generous support to purchase a TV for a local needy cause.”

Station manager Heather Keele said it will make training a lot easier being able to go online to view training methods with podcasts and the internet, providing the training essential to keep trainees and staff up-to-date on the latest equipment and methods.

Right – Pakeke Lions Club President Noel Lowe, Ashburton St John station manager and paramedic Heather Keele and Ashburton station manager and emergency medical assistant trainee Geoff Barr with the newly-donated 70 inch television.

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Development contributions stay By sue Newman

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An opportunity to scrap development contributions for new building work in Ashburton has been passed up by Ashburton’s district councillors.

When they reviewed their development and financial contribution policy at yesterday’s Covid-19 Response Committee meeting, they bypassed the option of joining the 22 local authorities that do not charge development contributions. Instead options up for debate were no increase, an increase of $2500 to a maximum of $10,000 or an increase of $5000 to a maximum of $12,500.

Contributions are collected for new residential or non-residential buildings or on building or resource consents for additions, alterations or changes of use for a business unit.

Between 2008 and 2018 the council re-

ceived $8.883 million in revenue from development consents, an average of $807,000 per year. The bulk of this income came from residential building consents.

Scrapping development consents would add 3 per cent to rates. In Canterbury Mackenzie, Waimate and Timaru district councils do not charge development contributions. Ashburton sits at the lower end of the charging range for councils with development contributions.

Councillors also had the option of extending the development contributions policy to include future community assets and roading, but most thought it was one step too far.

“I have no problems with development contributions, my problem is charging for something not built or planned,” councillor John Falloon said.

Council staff will now prepare a draft policy with financial outcomes for each option.

How to play it safe at Alert Level 2 It’s Queen’s Birthday. Don’t forget to keep track of where you go and who you meet this long weekend.

What does contact tracing mean for businesses?

What does contact tracing mean for individuals?

Contact tracing means people and businesses can be reached quickly if there is a risk of exposure to a known case of the virus.

By recording your movement when out and about, you are helping health professionals to trace your contacts faster, should you ever be exposed to COVID-19.

Businesses and organisations (except retail stores, malls, markets and takeaway shops) must keep a customer log, including date, time visited, name, email, and phone.

You do not need to keep a record of a customer’s address.

Individuals should keep track of the three Ws: where you went, when you went there, and who you met.

Please note: you still need to keep a customer log, even if your customers check-in with their own app.

Only share your customer log with the Ministry of Health or District Health Boards. You must keep this safe and secure for two months.

Your booking system may be able to be used as your customer log if you collect the required information – for example many hairdressers and doctors’ surgeries already do this.

Socialising at Alert Level 2 From 12 noon today (Friday 29 May), you can socialise with friends and whānau in groups of up to 100 people. This includes if you’re catching up at home, or out and about. Some larger venues may need to separate each group of 100 people in defined areas. Bars and restaurants will still ask you to be seated, separated and require you to have a single server.

Keep playing it safe New Zealand Now we’re at Alert Level 2 and a bit of normality has returned to our lives, it’s easy to get complacent.

Let’s lock in the gains we have already made.

Find out more about contact tracing at Covid19.govt.nz

You can do this using any method that suits you, including a range of apps, a daily diary or using notes on your phone.

Businesses you visit – including bars and restaurants – will ask for your contact details. Remember to be patient when they ask you to do this. Keeping these records helps to keep everyone safe, and is a requirement of many businesses to be able to open.

If you have people in your home, for example for a party or event, there is no need to record the details of those who attend, unless you do not know them and don’t have a way of contacting them.

In that case, play it safe, and keep a note of their name, the date and time, and their contact details.

Keep on making the space Remember to continue to keep your distance from people you don’t know, especially in public places and out and about. This is incredibly important over the long weekend when people may be attending social gatherings, or visiting places like beaches and public parks.

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Fresh fish really hits the spot W

e are most definitely on the downward slope now with this series, with only three places left to go including today’s fish shop of choice, Fresh Fish Tinwald.

This is the first time we have crossed the bridge in this series, but the question is will it be worthwhile making the trip over.

The impacts of Covid-19 lockdown still linger, having to wait in my car for the package with my name on it to flash up on the screen in the window, signalling it was my time to emerge from my car and collect my fried delights.

Upon getting home and unwrapping the packages, with chips and hotdog kept separate from fish, it became clear that Fresh Fish Tinwald lived up to its name.

The piece of fish was battered and well seasoned, with what was probably the lightest batter we have seen so far.

The fish inside was clearly

Ashburton is blessed with a wide range of fish and chip shops to satisfy one of New Zealand’s favourite fast food cravings. Guardian reporter Jaime Pitt-MacKay takes on the unenviable, or enviable task of reviewing them all . . . fresh, and separated cleanly into nice chunks, with a clean taste and no overly fishy tang.

The chips were some of the best seen so far, long and skinny, they were perfectly crispy on the outside, yet fluffy on the inside, and with plenty of seasoning.

The hot dog was also an impressive offering, consistent in size with the other top dogs so far plus it shared the same light, crispy batter of the fish.

In terms of outright quality this was the best feed so far, but was also the most expensive so far, but it was definitely value for money.

If you are a person who is after the best fish possible for their fish and chips, this is the place to go.

In brief Parole denied Runaway prisoner Phillip John Smith has been denied parole. The murderer and child sex offender had a parole hearing on Monday in a fresh bid to be allowed out of prison – something family of his victims are fighting against.

Smith was jailed in 1995 for 13 years for murdering the father of a 12-year-old Wellington boy he had been sexually abusing. At the time he was on bail facing child molestation charges. Monday’s parole hearing was Smith’s 12th. It will be another two years before Smith is up for parole, in April - NZME 2022.

Sentence appeal fails The former trustee of a Far North Maori trust who stole more than $1 million from it has failed to appeal against his prison sentence. Part way through a High Court trial in May, Stephen Henare pleaded guilty to five charges of theft by a person in a special relationship and one count of perverting the course of justice.

He was sentenced to five years and two months’ imprisonment.

Henare appealed against that term, arguing that his offending had been mischaracterised as being driven in part by a sense of - NZME self-entitlement.

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Recalling the wit of former US president Ronald Reagan B oth here and in the United States there will be election campaigns this year.

Let’s hope we’ll hear some witty comments like the statement made by Ronald Reagan during a televised Presidential debate against his much younger opponent Walter Mondale in 1981.

Responding to a question about his age Ronald Reagan said: “I want you to know that also I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience”.

Very clever and very funny.

Ironically, one of the people laughing the loudest was Walter Mondale who saw the

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funny side of the response, but also recognised the effect and immediately afterwards told his wife he had just lost the election.

Which he did.

Ronald Reagan’s responses

to references to his age included: “I did turn 75 today – but remember, that’s only 24 Celsius”.

He also said: “I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I’m in a cabinet meeting”.

He could find humour in most situations even after being shot in a failed assignation attempt.

First Lady Nancy Reagan asked what happened, President Reagan replied: “Well Honey, I forgot to duck”.

Of course Ronald Reagan was

Thank you for your part in keeping our community safe There’s still a lot of challenges ahead of us. Local businesses need our support to recover. Some in our community will be left feeling vulnerable or isolated and it’s important we look out for one another.

As we’ve moved through this difficult time it’s been a privilege to serve you as your local MP. If you, your neighbour, friends or family need help, please get in touch.

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a master story teller and during the Cold War period enjoyed comparing life in America with conditions in the Soviet Union.

In one tale he spoke about an American and a Russia comparing life and freedom of speech in their respective countries.

The American proudly said: “In my country I can travel to Washington, visit the White House, go into the Oval Office, look at the President, thump his desk and say Mr Reagan I don’t like the way you’re running the United States!”

The Russian said: “I can do

that in my country”.

“You can?” asked the American.

“Yes” said the Russian. “In my country I can travel to Moscow, visit the Kremlin, go into the office of the General Secretary of the Communist Party, thump his desk and say to Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev I don’t like the way Ronald Reagan is running the United States!”.

King Dick Seddon made one the most famous election comebacks in this country.

Asked during an election campaign if the allegations he found jobs for his friends was true, King Dick said: “Yes, that is true, but you are all my friends!”

Let’s hope we hear one or two or more classics this year.

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Matt Markham

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A notable win for the Mainland

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t’s quite an achievement, but those at the heart of it will say they expected nothing less.

Yesterday’s 1pm announcement from the Ministry of Health brought forth a significant milestone for one half of New Zealand with the South Island now, and hopefully not just for now, officially free of Covid-19.

Ask a Mainlander their thoughts on that knock and they’ll tell you they knew we had it in us all along and that it was no surprise that those from south of the Cook Strait would lead the way for New Zealand.

Liken it to one of sports greatest rivalries if you like, be it the Crusaders and the Hurricanes, the All Blacks and Wallabies or Liverpool and Manchester United – as Mainland folk – we do really enjoy getting one up on our northern counterparts.

But what makes yesterday’s announcement that there are no active cases of the disease in the South Island is that by the numbers, it was the island that was struck the hardest when everything broke.

Some big clusters at various places around the island saw numbers sky-rocket, so to bounce back from that and see the South Island rid of known, confirmed and active cases is something to be proud of.

In some ways it makes all the effort of lockdown seem a little more worth it.

If we’d gone through everything we did and come out on the other side no better off or with rapidly growing figures it might have felt like a waste of time, but we can show – because the numbers don’t lie, that the collective effort had a purpose and earned an end result.

The key now, of course, is keeping it that way and ensuring the virus doesn’t raise its ugly head again on this island. Easier said than done, for sure – but if we can get to this point then there’s no reason why we can’t take it that next step further again.

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The carpark test S

ome time ago I came up with a sure-fire personality test for single people. I think the time has come to let the cat out of the bag and help those people out there battling away in the dating scene.

So you’ve met someone on a dating site and have been chatting to them for a while now. It’s arrived at that time to meet them in person.

The very first thing you should do is suggest a trip to a shopping mall. Yes, I know we don’t have any here in Ashburton, so you’ll have to head up the road to Christchurch.

You are not allowed to purchase anything at the mall, because we are all about shopping local in Ashburton. You actually don’t even have to leave your vehicle.

If you are driving, you need to find an excuse to get yourself in the passenger’s seat. Perhaps once you hit the outskirts of Christchurch you could fake some sort of migraine, that’s affecting your sight.

Now proceed directly to the nearest busy shopping mall. The

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essential word in that last sentence is busy, because you need the car park for that mall, to be full to the brim.

Here’s where the personality test begins. Sit back and observe their reactions as they circle looking for a space to appear.

If you’re super lucky they will get beaten to a spot a couple of times. You need them to continue searching for the spot for at least 10 minutes for the test to be effective. If they are able to quietly drive around and not lose their cool then they are a keeper.

I have included the following guidelines to make things a little easier for you.

The Keeper . . . They are able to drive around, while quietly chatting to you. They are an absolute keeper, get a ring on it asap before someone else does.

The Psycho . . . They drive in total silence and even ignore your attempts to chat. Get them out of your car as soon as possible and enter into a witness protection programme before you end up in their freezer.

The Normal . . . There are some hand gestures (not flipping the bird) and some mutterings under their breath. They sound reasonably normal and you can lock them in for at least two more dates.

The Flip-Flopper . . . Three outbursts including F Bombs.

Although they seem nice, it doesn’t take much for them to flip and turn into Damien from the Omen movie. Remove yourself from all dating sites, in fact from all social media sites full stop, just to be on the safe side. If they still track you down in the future you may also need to consider a witness protection programme as well.

The Nut Job . . . Hand gestures including the bird, more than three outbursts, with F Bombs.

Do whatever you can to put them off you during the rest

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of the date. Dribble out the side of your mouth, pick your nose and fart (trying to high five them). Whatever it takes for them to lose their cool with you and tell you to F bomb off.

If you can’t get them through to a busy car park, then you need them to drive south, over the Ashburton bridge. Take your first right and head under the viaduct. There needs to be a car on the other side,waiting patiently, giving way to you.

Did your date give the other car a friendly, thank you wave?

Yes, I know they don’t need to and the other car was meant to give way. But if they did, I reckon they are a keeper.

My wife does and I reckon she’s a keeper.

Till next week, Hoo Roo Phill Hooper, Relationship expert Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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‘Scary man’ explained Jennifer Lopez has broken her silence over a mystery people have been trying to crack for over a week. Who was the creepy floating face in the background of her latest gym selfie? The 50-year-old singer appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, days after she inadvertently freaked out fans who spotted a “scary man” with his hand over his mouth lurking in the back of her Instagram photo. The star revealed it was nothing of the sort – and just a real estate agent her fiance Alex Rodriguez was talking to on Zoom on the other side of the window.

Massive protests have erupted in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s death.

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Protests flaring up Wild protests have erupted in Minneapolis after horrific video emerged showing a white police officer kneeling on the neck of an African American man who later died.

The man, George Floyd, begged to be let go during the incident, telling the officer, “I can’t breathe”, before losing consciousness.

Terrified bystanders watched on, telling the officer he was bleeding from the nose and struggling.

Floyd, 46, was then taken to the Hennepin County Medical Centre, where he was pronounced dead shortly after.

The nine-minute incident was filmed by an onlooker and shared on Facebook, and is

now the subject of an FBI investigation.

The four officers involved were identified as Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng.

They have all been sacked by Police Chief Medaria Arradondo.

The city’s mayor, Jacob Frey, has now moved to have officer Chauvin arrested over the pinning move that killed the father-of-two.

Frey called on the county’s prosecutor to arrest Chauvin, saying the kneeling move is not approved by the state licensing body.

A number of high profile celebrities in the US commented on the case, including Kourt-

ney Kardashian, and Madonna, who called it, “the most sickening, heartbreaking thing I’ve seen in a long time”.

Large crowds gathered at the scene of the incident at 3700 block of Chicago Ave in Minneapolis, carrying placards calling for justice.

Floyd had been in police custody over a suspected “forgery in progress”, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.

The hundreds of protesters marched from the site of the arrest to the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct building, where officers in riot gear confronted the protesters.

Videos show the officers clashing with the protesters, as

they were pelted with smoke bombs and tear gas, according to CBS. Protesters poured bottles of milk over one another’s eyes to salve the noxious gas.

Some protesters pelted bricks and rocks at police, while other parts of the demonstration were more peaceful, and some attended with younger children.

No reports of arrests have surfaced.

Floyd’s sister Bridgett Floyd said when officers called her to tell her about the incident, she thought she was dreaming.

“Everything went blank,” she told ABC US yesterday.

“I had a very hard time taking that, taking that in.”

Taika Waititi has had an impressive lineup of celebrities join him for a live reading of Roald Dahl’s James and The Giant Peach, and now a royal has joined in on the fun.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall joined in on the fun alongside Frozen’s Josh Gad, and Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o in the sixth episode of the series. She says she was “thrilled” to be a part of the episode. “It’s a secret weapon. Holy cats!

Send a message to the Queen at once,” she reads.

Lana Del Rey hits back

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Kiwi charged with murder of four-year-old daughter Distraught family members have reacted to news that little Willow Dunn was allegedly left in a cot for two days after she died.

The body of the Brisbane girl, 4, was discovered by police inside a house in the Brisbane suburb of Cannon Hill on Monday morning.

Police allege Willow, who

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had Down syndrome, died on Saturday and lay dead for two days before paramedics were called.

Her father, New Zealander Mark James Dunn, 43, was later charged with her murder and allegedly said to police: “I’m in trouble, aren’t I?” News.com.au understands Willow’s mother Naomi died

during childbirth and that Willow temporarily lived with relatives before returning to the care of her father.

She and Dunn had another child, a boy now aged 7.

In February, 2013, Naomi shared a photograph of the couple’s first child. Next to it, Dunn wrote, “Love it”.

In another photograph, he

commented, “My baby boy xxxx”.

Willow’s half-brother shared a post on Facebook yesterday after learning of the tragic news.

“Rest in Peace Willow,” he wrote. “It’s so heartbreaking things have turned out this way, but you will forever be in our hearts. Fly high with mum.”

Lana Del Rey insisted “the culture is sick right now” after backlash over her comments on equality. The ‘Born to Die’ hitmaker – who recently hit out at “the “female writers and alt-pop stars” who have accused her of “glamourising abuse” – has continued to defend her comments despite being accused of being racist for comparing herself to the likes of Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Camila Cabello and Beyonce. “I just want to remind you that in that post, my one and only personal declaration I’ve ever made – thanks for being so warm and welcoming – was about the need for fragility in the feminist movement.”

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For sale $750,000

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• Two bedroom townhouse • Open plan living, dining and kitchen areas • No fuss gardens, plus private patio!

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• Just four years old and simply stunning • Light, sunny modern decor in a top westside location • Generous outdoor entertaining areas

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For sale $336,000

• 3 double bedrooms, seperate laundry • Update bathroom, heatpump HRV System • Bigger than normal single garage

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For sale $750,000

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27 Wakanui Road

For sale $279,000

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100 Wilkins Road

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Affordable Lifestyle Opportunity is Knocking 10 Russells Road, Ashburton The current owners relocated this spacious family bungalow in what is now an established rural setting.

This property provides an opportunity for the astute buyer to finish the project.

Positioned with north facing grounds and timber deck giving easy access through French doors from the modern open plan living, kitchen and dining as well as lounge.

Many upgrades include a: • modern kitchen with double door fridge; • re-wiring; • re-roofing; • internal garage with additional shower, toilet and workshop area.

Topped off with an established 4.5ha farm land with sheds, yards and ramp in a peaceful spot the hard work will be worth it!

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Ultimate Entertainer’s Dream 34 Catherwood, ASHBURTON A well designed residence with incredible indoor/outdoor living and plenty of places to relax and unwind.

An integrated home entertainment system throughout is one of the many impressive features.

This spacious home comprises three bedrooms, three bathrooms, office and spa room and five

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Superb Allenton Location car garaging! Seldom is a home packed with so many features.

A beautifully presented property amongst Ashburton’s finest homes.

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188 Harrison St, ALLENTON

39 Sealy Street, ASHBURTON

Walk-in and feel at home, this three double bedroom, open-plan sun-drenched property will impress you the moment you step inside. Open plan lounge and dining room with log burner.

Open plan kitchen area with modern features, family size gas oven, breakfast bar and another lounge area to relax in. Single car garage, off street parking and fenced for family and pets.

This West-side property has been admired by many who walk past. This architecturally designed home was built in late 1973. It sits proudly on a section size of 455m2. High ceilings, internal brick arches, and a spiral staircase feature in this beautiful home.

Downstairs includes a double garage and a second toilet and storage.

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9 Goldrich Grove, BRAEBROOK

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25 Wills Street, ASHBURTON

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, welcome to 9 Goldrich Grove. With three good sized double bedrooms, the master with en suite and walk-in robe and a large rumpus or hobby room which could be used as a fourth bedroom. This fully-fenced family sized home offers the best in privacy and seclusion.

For Sale $525,000 Web ID AUE2288871 View Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

This three bedroom modern home is conveniently located close to town and a short walk to EA Networks center. Built for the sun with north facing living at rear of house which includes a compact and private outdoor garden with established grounds. An easy care and securely fenced section is ideal.

Offers over $419,000 Web ID AUW2284435 View Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

This character entertainer offers a bungalow with three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, predominately double glazed, the ambiance of a gas fireplace and a modern hostess kitchen. Stay warm with a ducted heating system and underfloor bathroom heating. Garaging to accommodate three vehicles, plus beautifully landscaped.

For Sale $695,000 Web ID AUW2161801 View Saturday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

Location of this property is surely going to impress and tick all the boxes if you are thinking of downsizing. The section is easy care with a gorgeous patio area which gets all the afternoon and evening sunshine. Modern kitchen for entertaining family and friend, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

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39 Reighton Drive, ALLENTON

This easy-care property offers you a rear section for privacy and security. Open plan kitchen/dining and living rooms.

The living room has sliding doors between both rooms allowing for the private lounge to relax in. There are three double bedrooms, the master bedroom is a good size.

For Sale $420,000 Web ID AUE2336496 View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

Multiple award winner for Master Builder house of the year located in the prestige Reighton Drive subdivision has so much WOW. An appealing and quality built home with so many features such as open plan, sunny living areas which integrate to an extensive private outdoor paved living area and four bedrooms. Quality finishes.

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42 Short Street, ASHBURTON

Beautifully landscaped, discover this unexpected oasis within the town boundary. A property of this size is rarely available. Make it your own with this three bedroom, two bathroom character filled home and attached two bedroom self-contained flat. The living areas give direct access to the sheltered, sunny patios surrounding the home.

By Negotiation Web ID AL2079427 View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

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88 Alford Forest Road, ALLENTON

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Freshly painted throughout with new floor coverings and drapes, this sunny little two/ three bedroom home is ready for new owners.

The bright and breezy open plan living and dining compliments the modern kitchen which includes dishwasher and rangehood.

The bathroom has also been renovated.

For Sale $275,000

A prime position on the town boundary with the benefit of town convenience. This generous sized site has a great aspect and would be suitable for even the most adventurous builds. This property includes a fully approved discharge consent, town water and fibre connection. An ideal site to make your future home.

This three bedroom townhouse has been positioned to capture the sun. Be quick to have your choice of décor and finishing details then enjoy your stylishly designed kitchen with open plan living flowing through to your private backyard. This home has all you need plus easy care grounds.

For Sale $435,000

This holiday home has been enjoyed for many decades by the same family. The main cottage has kitchen, living, bathroom and one bedroom which is complemented by a large sleepout capable of sleeping up to four people. Situated close to the playground and tennis court and with a sunny garden this is exactly what a kiwi bach should be.

For Sale $195,000 Web ID RUE2139508

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Located on a east care section, this very tidy two bedroom, one bathroom front unit is within close proximity to the library, schools, churches and central town shopping area, you may hardly ever have to get the car going again.

For Sale $295,000

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Boasting a huge open plan wrap around entertainers kitchen with butlers pantry, a sunny dining space, office nook and a generous living area, all leading out to the magnificent outdoor entertaining deck with partial cover, perfect for use all year round. Four generous bedrooms, master with ensuite,

walk in wardrobe and access to a private deck area. It’s all in the detail! Huge garage could accommodate three vehicles or two with a home workshop. Separate laundry and abundant storage.

Heated throughout by water heated radiators run by diesel burner and solar tubes. Dedicated caravan parking with outdoor power plugs.

Tinted thermally broken ‘hush glass’.

So much value here, this home needs to be seen to be believed.

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Approx Floor Area 265 sqms

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Built to maximise the sun and every opportunity for indoor outdoor flow capitalised. Generous BBQ patio area accessible from the formal living room.

Four bedrooms,master with WIR and ensuite.

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A grand statement home showcasing the features of its era. Polished floorboards line the traditionally wide hallway. Five bedrooms, family living and separate formal living room. Two covered verandas are the perfect spot to enjoy the cottage gardens.

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Tue 16 Jun 2020 201 West St, Ashburton View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

English character charm Two storey brick homestead set in a mature garden with the bonus of 41.4194 hectares (more or less) fully irrigated via two pivots and some K-Lines. The ground floor of this home has a glamorous kitchen with a large walk in pantry. An open plan living/dining area and separate lounge and great indoor/outdoor flow to a paved courtyard. The ground floor has an entrance foyer, office, separate laundry, access to the attached double garage and a double bedroom with an ensuite. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms all sharing a large family bathroom. A detached two bay garage, a three bay hay shed and a four bay implement shed and established shelter belts complete this property.

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Methven 23 Morgan Street

Methven 39F Morgan Street

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A must view. Striking three-storey, 300sqm home on a 754sqm, section. Floor plan ideal for teenagers, extended families or accommodation. So much to offer plus a great location in a popular area close to the Township. Act fast - call Fee today to view

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250sqm modern home on a 2555sqm section in the heart of town. With privacy, space, stunning mountain views and packed with features and options. Perfect for a family. Do not miss this rare opportunity to buy in mountain view.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 18 Jun 2020 View Sat 2-2.30pm or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Irrigated grazing Located a short drive from both Methven and Ashburton, this magnificent 27 hectare property comes complete with water sourced from the Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation Scheme and is pressurised at the boundary.

Currently used for fattening cattle and comes with cattle yards, four bay lean-to shed including workshop, barn, plus three bays suitable for rearing calves.

The four bedroom, three bathroom home is private and sits in a well established garden, enjoying all day sun and mountain views.

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Tinwald 70 Johnstone Street

Tinwald 82 Wilkins Road

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Vendors invite offers over $230,000. Lifestyle bare land property, 1.0240 hectare (more or less). Build your dream home on this section situated on quiet no exit road, which is close to town in a rural setting.

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Asking Price $230,000 View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

A tidy, private back section 6,866sqm (more or less).

With a formed driveway, has some post and rail fencing. Domestic water and waste water both on town supply, three phase power, EA fibre and copper to the gate.

Asking Price $330,000 View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Geraldine 46 Templer Street 3

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Ultimate lifestyle dream Located only minutes away from the heart of Geraldine, this 9.19 hectares (more or less) lifestyle property has a lot to offer. Set in mature gardens this character brick home has been tastefully renovated throughout. Comprising kitchen, dining room, open plan lounge and living area, three double bedrooms (master with ensuite),bathroom and separate laundry. Subdivided into eight paddocks with two units of Te Moana Downs Water and numerous garages/sheds and cattle yards. Completing this lifestyle package is a detached bedroom/office with kitchenette and bathroom.

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This 55 hectare property presents itself as a strategic add-on to an existing farming operation, smaller scale farm or larger lifestyle block. Our Vendor is moving on and instructions are clear to sell the property.

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Based on the Mazda RX-Vision Concept car that was unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, the GT3 Concept is modified in accordance with FIA GT3 race car regulations, and also complies with Gran Turismo Sport’s own regulations in its Gr.3 category.

While the original cabin and doors are maintained in accordance with GT3 regulations, the front and rear track width has been expanded and wheel arch width increased.

A large bonnet air outlet improves both aerodynamics and engine bay cooling,

and front and rear spoilers and a rear diffuser increase downforce. In addition, both ride height and overall vehicle height have been reduced to optimise aerodynamic performance. The removal of heavy materials and superfluous interior parts has resulted in weight reduction and a lower centre of gravity, and, equipped with a front midships-mounted, next-generation Skyactiv-R, 4-rotor 570 PS rotary engine, the car boasts an ideal 48:52 front-rear weight distribution.

As with all Mazda vehicles, painstaking attention to cockpit ergonomics place an emphasis on ease of operation during a race; in particular, the steering wheel is specifically designed for improved operability under race conditions.

The most successful Gran Turismo Sport players who use Mazda vehicles such as the RX-Vision GT3 Concept will have the opportunity to participate in the FIA certified Gran Turismo Championship, to be held in various locations around the world in the 2020 season.

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ometimes one story leads to another.

And that’s great.

Sometimes one story will lead to more than one other story, and that’s even better!

Our story published a fortnight ago has done just that.

Two stories have emerged.

Just to recap, our previous story arose because Pete and Valmai Whinham kindly passed in a Guardian clipping from January 1996, in which Chris Mole penned a story about Clem McLachlan and his New Pick car.

Just by chance, this writer then met Chris Mole on the railway overbridge.

Chris remembered the story, and reference to our meeting on the overbridge brought back a memory for Gavin Wainscott.

Here, in his words, is Gavin’s memory.

The story about the New Pick car, and meeting Chris Mole on the overhead railway bridge brought back to mind a humorous tale from my old uncle Joe, now long since deceased.

In the late 1920s, Uncle Joe was serving as a JP in Hamilton, which in those days was a small town similar in size to what Ashburton is today.

It was usual for the local Magistrate to take the weekend off and be replaced by two JPs, who attended to minor misdemeanours.

Anything more serious was remanded for the attention of the Magistrate.

On this particular Saturday an Irish seaman had been caught by the local constabulary quite drunk, getting into his car, and was up before Uncle Joe and his fellow JP. After hearing the evidence Uncle Joe

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and his mate conferred, and whilst looking at the seaman’s record discovered that he had a previous conviction for the same offence.

Now the usual fine for such a dastardly crime was five pounds, a bit more than a week’s wages in those days.

So the good JPs, after further discussion, informed the guilty one that he was to be fined 10 pounds.

There was a moment’s silence while the prisoner absorbed the severity of the fine, after which he raised his eyes to the ceiling of the courthouse, let out a loud whistle, and said in an equally loud voice: “Well kiss my big fat Irish word beginning with A meaning posterior”.

He was quickly removed from court by an attending policeman while all in attendance tried to refrain from laughing.

Then came the part about the railway bridge.

After court session was finished, Uncle Joe was walking home crossing the railway bridge, when he met a cobber coming in the opposite direction with a big smile on his face.

His first words were: “Well, did you do it?”

Meaning, of course, did Uncle Joe follow the criminal’s instruction.

Uncle Joe’s response has been left to the imagination.

It just shows how quick word goes round in a small town.

The good old grapevine eh!

And we think we’re the ones who invented instant communication!

In his article Chris Mole mentioned others planning to go on the same rally as the late Clem McLachlan.

They were all stalwarts of vintage motoring, some who sadly are no longer with us.

Their vehicles, including a 1922 Cadillac, were also mentioned.

Many years ago that car was owned by the late Colin and the late Joan McLaughlin, who farmed at Riverbank near Barrhill.

Members of their family, including Margaret Haskett, Allan Harrison and Marion Oakden, remember the car well.

It was a large touring car, with plenty of room for the entire family, and others as well.

And it’s a story about a family expedition, on which they were joined by another passenger called Teddy, which has become enshrined in family folklore.

Teddy was a Shetland pony of about eleven hands.

Joan McLaughlin’s late sister Lillian Rouse, her late husband John and their family lived at Glenfalloch Station, and later at Lake Heron Station.

Teddy had been bought by the Rouse family, and the McLaughlins said they would bring him to his new home in the high country.

So Teddy hoped up into the space between the front and back seats of the Cadillac.

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fold-down seats in the space occupied

by Teddy, but he was quite happy to just stand there, head out the window on one side and tail out the window on the other.

Teddy enjoyed the trip, which involved traversing a lengthy shingle road along which there were no less than 22 gates to pass through.

McLaughlin family members remember many trips in the big Cadillac, but the one on which Teddy was a passenger was certainly one of if not the most memorable.

Teddy went on to enjoy living out his days in the high country.

There is another interesting connection within this story.

The late Colin McLaughlin will be remembered by many as a notable trainer whose horses included the legendary Maneroo, Allan Harrison has been a very skilled reinsman and Gavin Wainscott has also trained horses – all known to one another.

But little did they think they would be linked in a story involving a newspaper clipping, a railway overbridge and a pony in a Cadillac.

It’s great when one story leads to other tales.

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Grilled groper steaks with parsley dressing

Pumpkin mash: ■■ Heat oven to 225°C. ■■ Mix together peeled and diced pumpkin with cumin seeds and canola oil.

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Grilled fish: ■■ Rub fish steaks with chilli flakes, lemon zest and canola oil. Leave to marinate for approximately 30 minutes.

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■■ SQUASH

Squash league opener at Celtic

By Adam Burns

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One of the first outfits to resume competition sport in the region was the Celtic Squash Club, as its winter league got under way this week.

The 16-week competition runs until September, capped by semi-finals and final showdowns.

The first batch of week one matchups were held on Monday at the club’s Keenans Road courts.

After dropping their first two fix-

tures, Team 1, comprising of Rebecca Abernethy, Craig Donaldson, Jason Feutz, Jayden Henshilwood, James McCloy and Kate Williams powered home over their Team 2 counterparts, winning 14-9.

Later, the Team 3 lineup of Lee Barker, Maggie Clark, Nathan Forbes, Rob Giles, Mike Keen, and Jan Lee held off Team 8 by 12 games to 9.

The remaining two duels were held on Wednesday night.

Team 4’s Hamish Trott and Team 7’s Nicky Dryland in action at the Celtic Squash Club on Wednesday night. Trott won 4-1.

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Van Gisbergen, McLaughlin go door-to-door in Eseries thriller Kiwis Shane van Gisbergen and Scott McLaughlin have once again starred in the BP Supercars All Stars Eseries this week.

Van Gisbergen topped two of the evening’s three races; the opener at Phillip Island and the feature race at Interlagos.

The middle race at Interlagos, meanwhile, was won by Anton De Pasquale.

The highlight was an excellent door-to-door exchange between van Gisbergen and McLaughlin in the final race. The duo fought for the lead late in the race, with van Gisbergen and his better tyres constructing a pass lasting almost five corners.

While Lando Norris wasn’t able to compete in the series as a wildcard due to McLaren F1 commitments, there were a selection of other wildcards on track.

James Golding was back in the series, and Super2 driver Tyler Everingham was on-track too.

But perhaps the most interesting driver was Kiwi Fawzan El-Na-

bi; an iRacing pro who beat 500 other entrants to qualify.

Naturally he was quick, which meant it was no surprise to see the BP Ford Mustang driver on pole for the opening 12-lap race at Phillip Island over van Gisbergen, Anton De Pasquale, Chaz Mostert, and McLaughlin.

Sadly for El-Nabi he bogged the start, allowing van Gisbergen to vault away. He led Mostert, Lee Holdsworth, an impressive David Reynolds, and De Pasquale who somehow settled in the top five by the end of the lap despite two offtrack moments.

El-Nabi was one of the first to stop, having dropped to outside the top 10 as a result of his start.

He was followed by McLaughlin at the end of lap three, and Mostert stopped one lap later.

The undercut was strong for all the early stoppers, with El-Nabi catching right up to McLaughlin and Mostert getting past van Gisbergen for the corrected lead once the Red Bull racer had stopped –

although van Gisbergen was able to get back by quickly at turn four.

In a familiar scene, van Gisbergen ended up having to fend off De Pasquale in a tight final lap (the pair having dispatched Mostert).

De Pasquale pushed hard with a late outside dive at turn four, but van Gisbergen was able to hold on by six tenths of a second. Mostert completed the podium.

For the Interlagos opener that followed El-Nabi started second alongside pole-sitter De Pasquale, and ahead of van Gisbergen, Mostert, and McLaughlin.

De Pasquale got the best start, crowding a quick-starting van Gisbergen (swapping virtual paint in the process) to hold the lead.

With Mostert spinning McLaughlin at turn one (inheriting a drivethrough penalty in the process), it left El-Nabi to sit third until he stole second from van Gisbergen at Bico de Pato.

Van Gisbergen stopped straight away, hoping to gain an undercut.

Initially he did make a gain, tak-

ing second from El-Nabi. But, the wildcard was able to get back by van Gisbergen to take second by the end of the race as De Pasquale grabbed the win.

Waters, Fabian Coulthard, Holdsworth, Scott Pye, Mostert, McLaughlin, and Jake Kostecki completed the 10.

The reverse-grid 20-lap finale was led by James Courtney, Chris Pither, and Jack Smith.

Surprisingly there wasn’t much chaos at turn one, but that was corrected at turns two and three. The first incident was midpack after Macauley Jones lost control on the inside grass before centre-punching a group of cars. Then, at the front, Courtney and Heimgartner came together sending the former champ into a tank-slapper – spearing into Holdsworth and a raft of others.

A safety car was quickly called.

When the race restarted, the two Kelly Mustangs led Kostecki, Pither, Everingham, and Smith.

McLaughlin was the first of the

quick drivers in 11th, with van Gisbergen 19th.

By the halfway mark, McLaughlin held first over Mostert, van Gisbergen, and Waters.

With five laps to go the field had purified; McLaughlin leading van Gisbergen by 1.4 seconds (but with the latter on fresher tyres).

Mostert was third ahead of Golding, Waters, and De Pasquale.

Adding to the tension was the time-certain finish prompted by the early race safety car.

By lap 16 van Gisbergen was glued to McLaughlin’s tail. And, in the Shell driver’s draft, he dived around the outside at turn one.

The Holden ace got the over-under on McLaughlin and positioned himself on the Mustang’s inside into turn two as they ran side-by-side. McLaughlin held on on the outside, but van Gisbergen was able to snag the lead and, a few laps later, the win.

Mostert took third over Golding, who managed to hold off Waters and De Pasquale.

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■■RUGBY

Coronavirus Cup canned

World Rugby won’t pursue a proposal to stage an international tournament next year that could raise up to $500m for a financially beleaguered game.

The Telegraph reported yesterday the idea is the brainchild of Francis Baron, a former chief executive of the England Rugby Union.

The idea has been put before England bosses and World Rugby.

Staged over six weeks in June and July, 16 invited teams would play 31 matches under a plan that has apparently been given the title of “Coronavirus Cup of World Rugby”.

However World Rugby released a statement shutting it down.

“World Rugby notes a proposal by former RFU CEO Francis Baron suggesting the organisation of a major international rugby event in the UK in 2021 to alleviate the impact of Covid-19 on global rugby,” the statement said.

“World Rugby does not intend to pursue such a proposal. All stakeholders continue to progress productive discussions regarding the immediate global Covid-19 financial relief strategy and international rugby calendar optimisation, both of which will further the success of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.”

Under Baron’s plan, all profits from the proposed 2021 tournament would have been spread around the participating unions, and a support fund started for rugby families who had lost members to Covid-19.

Baron told the Telegraph: “The key will be winning the support of the southern hemisphere unions but with everyone facing horrendous financial challenges, this is a bold and ambitious plan to raise large amounts of new cash from which they will be major beneficiaries.”

Baron helped England win hosting rights for the 2015 World Cup and said that tournament generated profits around $800m.

“The RFU (England) should take a leadership position and propose to other major unions and World Rugby that a special oneoff tournament be held,” Baron said.

“Its key selling point is that all the money raised would be for keeping the game of rugby alive around the world.

“I have talked to one or two senior colleagues and they all think the country would get right behind it.”

England predicts it will lose more than $200m in revenue if this year’s autumn internationals are cancelled. World Rugby has already created a $160m rescue package.

The All Blacks will not be meeting the Springboks in any pseudo-World Cup next year.

Battle of the Barretts looming on Jordie’s radar It may still be a few weeks away but All Blacks and Hurricanes utility back Jordie Barrett has marked on the calendar when he will play his brother and former team-mate Beauden.

The two Barretts are expected to face off in the opening weekend when rugby returns following the Covid-19 break to the season.

Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off on June 13 with the Highlanders hosting the Chiefs in Dunedin.

The following day the Blues face the Hurricanes in Auckland – in what should be Beauden Barrett’s debut for his new franchise after heading north at the end of last year.

Jordie already seemed to have his game face on for the clash with his older brother.

“When I looked to the schedule and saw we had the Blues up there first game, I guess you couldn’t have set the scene any better,” Jordie said.

Jordie could then face his other

All Blacks brother Scott a week later when the Hurricanes host the Crusaders.

The Blues had a 5-2 record and sat in fourth place when the Super Rugby season was suspended in March, with the Hurricanes five points back having played one less game.

The two sides met in Wellington in round six on March 7 where the Blues won 24-15.

Jordie played in that defeat, however Beauden has yet to take the field in 2020.

Under the Super Rugby Aotearoa structure, each side will face off twice, home and away, meaning the Blues and Hurricanes will have three shots at each other this year for their final meeting taking place on July 18.

Jordie said that the Hurricanes were grateful to be back on the field as Super Rugby Aotearoa should be the first rugby competition to get under way in a post-Covid times.

“It’s been a really good week to come back into training.

“There’s a good buzz in the group and everyone’s excited. I guess we’re grateful to be in a position where we can get back and train and compete again,” Jordie said.

The 23-year-old, who had played 54 games for the Wellington franchise, said he’s hoping to have a bigger influence on the field across the next eight games.

“For me it’s bigger picture.

“I look at my game and I always think I’m taking a lot of learnings each and every time I play.

“I’m always going to be learning but trying to use experiences in the past to make me a better footy player and play in those different positions.

“Grow in my game to be a leader in the Hurricanes group, and try and drive us around the park and have a lot more influence on our results on the field.”

Jordie Barrett is looking forward to facing the Blues.

Support for extra time golden point

Aaron Mauger

Drawn matches in Super Rugby Aotearoa could be decided by a period of ‘golden point’ extra-time.

The 10-week domestic competition involving all five New Zealand teams is set to kick off on June 13.

And when it does, it may well be with the tie-breaker in place.

Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger confirmed New Zealand Rugby had tabled the ‘golden point’ idea, with the coaches of all teams part of the discussion.

Mauger said he was a big fan of the proposal.

“It’s a great idea. Great for the spectacle and you get a clear winner or loser.

“It will come down to moments, so our ability to stay on for 80 minutes plus is going to be key.”

The system would be the same as that used in rugby league’s NRL. In the event of a draw after normal time, teams get a one minute break before an extra 10 minutes of play.

The first team to score points via any method in that period wins, with no points by either then resulting in a draw.

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson said the fact the competition winner would be decided on straight points, with no playoffs, meant he was behind the concept.

“If there’s a number of draws, it can actually disadvantage a team quite heavily.

“It brings a bit of excitement, it’s something new.

“It’s a brutal competition so an extra 10 minutes is going to be more entertaining for everyone, as well as test the depth of your squad.

“Yep, great call.”

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■■ OPINION

Community sport heading into the unknown

By Adam Burns

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ike everyone involved in community sport, a sigh of relief was expressed late Monday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed, as agreed by cabinet, that Alert Level 2 rules around mass gatherings could be raised from 10 to 100 people from midday Friday.

The announcement in effect gives the all-clear for sporting codes to progress through the remaining two phases of a periodic plan to reintroduce grassroots sport.

All on for young and old right?

Not quite.

The phased approach adopted by virtually all team sports demonstrates a high-stakes equation informed by what we have already experienced universally as residents and key messages

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distributed from those in command.

There is an overarching acknowledgement that it is imperative that we get it right.

It is a credit to both the (mostly) robust communication from the Government but also sporting administrators and the wider community that all codes are singing from the same song sheet.

However for community sport, there is an element of flying into the unknown.

Of course, there remain grey elements, symptomatic to such a complex situation.

It started when Alert Level 3 guidelines were first outlined as the very definition of “mass gathering” was met with a strong sense of ambiguity.

Sport New Zealand and the Prime Minister initially stumbled their way through with varying pieces of guidance and implications for community sport resulting in clarification that team sports would have to play and train in groups no larger than 10.

The limit increased to 100 on Monday, which opened the doors for sport to kick on with pre-season trainings and competition starts.

Professional sport has the advantage of restarting in controlled environments with paid medical professionals at their disposal.

Grassroots clubs and associations are highly reliant on volunteers.

Additional logistical pressures

and scenarios are having to be worked through within fluid timeframes, planning under such an uncertain framework surely would have soaked up the hours and energy.

Sport New Zealand guidelines stipulate that if physical distancing of 2m is not possible there are no more than 10 people (later to be 100) in a group and that separate groups do not mix.

How that is regulated during a club rugby grudge match for example will be interesting, as will how thorough contact tracing systems are implemented at bigger venues.

Having said that, the Prime Minister has consistently put the onus back on the public, an expectation that people will exercise common sense.

Sport New Zealand have also advised locals to “minimise spectating” which effectively puts the

key decision making around the mass gathering logistics back on the sports and clubs themselves.

It makes sense given the varied venue types and community sizes across the country, but again it adds to the workload of many tireless volunteers.

By the time sport is back in full swing, the goalposts may have shifted again, whether it be mass gathering limits or, perhaps maybe even a shift down to Alert Level 1.

A key talking point following conversations I have had with local administrators is that planned restarts have forced greater collaboration between codes, a sense of pitching in together during tough times indicative of the qualities which exist within the communities.

At the very least, sport’s renaissance will be just reward for the countless hours of hard slog from the locals.

■■OPINION

Warriors given a unique chance

By Hamish Bidwell

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t least the New Zealand Warriors can’t blame travel anymore.

It’s amazing to think the National Rugby League season is actually re-starting this week.

Beyond all the Covid-19-related hurdles that had to be cleared, in order for the competition to resume, it felt safe to assume a player would simply let the side down.

One or two tried, by breaking Australia’s lockdown regulations and fibbing about it afterwards, but the path to this point has largely been without bumps.

In some part, that’s due to the Warriors.

No team has sacrificed more to enable the competition to go ahead, and the goodwill that’s generated should be an asset to the side.

No-one expects a thing from the Warriors this season.

By leaving their families behind and relocating first to Tamworth and now Gosford, they’ve earned the admiration of many a rugby league fan.

While one or two players at other clubs baulked at taking flu vaccinations, the Warriors and coaching staff all took their jabs, kissed their families goodbye and set off for Australia.

They didn’t whinge or drag their feet; they just accepted that these are unique and difficult circumstances and put the common good ahead of their own.

That was the hard part.

After all that, the footy – starting against St George Illawarra on Saturday – should be a doddle.

In absolute fairness to the Warriors, having to play in Australia every other week must have its challenges.

The Warriors training at Central Coast Stadium ahead of the revamped 2020 NRL season.

But, while we are being fair, it’s also not the main reason why the club have endured so many failed campaigns.

Some years they’ve had the talent, but not the will.

This time around they look five or six players short of a competitive outfit, but that’s no reason to assume they won’t do any good.

Their situation brings to mind the Crusaders Super Rugby team of 2011, who spent that season on the road after the February earthquake that demolished Christchurch and killed 185 people.

One or two shakes are enough to spook most people.

Cantabrians endured thousands, dating back to the first significant earthquake in September 2010.

The Crusaders played home games as far afield as London in 2011 and finally succumbed to the Reds in the final, having flown into Brisbane from a semi-final in Cape Town.

A title would have been fitting reward for a group of men who’d sacrificed so much, but coming second still doesn’t diminish the enormity of their achievement that season.

The Warriors aren’t the star-studded side that the Crusaders were then, they don’t have a long-established winning culture.

But what they do have is an opportunity to do something extraordinary and to turn their adverse circumstances into a unifying force.

We all felt for them after their

round one loss to Newcastle.

Not only had they been dusted up 20-0, but they returned to the dressing sheds to find they weren’t going home.

At that stage we all feared mass deaths from the coronavirus and, in a situation where the Warriors’ players and their families were scared, the NRL effectively kept them apart.

Eventually they got home and did their 14 days in quarantine.

Lockdown was next and now, despite plenty of dire predictions at the time, they’re about to start playing again.

The worst part for them is over.

Sure, this season might have become the road trip to end all road trips, but at least the team can play without fear.

People are grateful to have the

Warriors involved and, frankly, now expect nothing from them.

Results, for one of the few times, really don’t matter and the players can play with the freedom that entails.

It’s hard to perform when your coach and club are under constant scrutiny.

Well, no-one’s going to call for Stephen Kearney’s head this year.

Everyone assumes that the odds are stacked against the Warriors and that their hopes of playing finals football are remote.

This is a never-to-be-repeated opportunity for the team to be based in Australia and to play without fear of criticism.

To be a team – together and united – and to achieve things that no-one could have expected.

What a story that would be.

Racing www.guardianonline.co.nz

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Friday, May 29, 2020

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NZ Metro harness Today at Addington Raceway

NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc Venue: Addington Meeting Date: 29 May 2020 NZ Meeting number: 8 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 4.34pm (NZT) DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED TROT $8500, non-winners 2yo+, stand, 2600m 1 53395 Midnight Memories (1) fr............ M Edmonds 2 Greenbank Betty (2) fr............ J Morrison (J) 3 Spot The Gamble (3) fr................C DeFilippi 4 Miss Crazed (4) fr.................... M Williamson 5 x280x Be Bee Lass (5) fr..........................B Orange 6 087x Makura (6) fr................................. G O’Reilly 7 90008 Break Free (7) fr............................K Hadfield 8 9780x Awesome Impee (8) fr................... P Wakelin 9 42 Franco Jorik (9) fr......................... B Hope (J) 10 x0069 Sheza Mighty Monarch (U1) fr..........R Close 11 2622x Luminosity (U2) fr..............................J Curtin 12 8406x Kowhai Sundown (U3) fr...................S Ottley 13 0756x Crown Range (U4) fr......................... A Clark 14 Mighty Flying Rocker (U5) fr................B Butt 2 4.59 DUNSTAN BETABEET MOBILE PACE $7500, 3yo+ r53., mobile, 1980m 1 4100 Mick Beth (1) fr............................. B Hope (J) 2 55x8x Trompeur (2) fr............................S Anderson 3 1050x Ifyousayso (3) fr............................ G O’Reilly 4 18063 Olive Cook (4) fr............................T Williams 5 23148 Hells Shadow (5) fr...........................R Close 6 4100x Ireby Hugo (6) fr....................... S O’Reilly (J) 7 24180 Prospect Park (7) fr.................. C D Thornley 8 1x67x Chloe (8) fr........................................J Curtin 9 1303x Delightful GNP (9) fr.......................B Orange 10 P0x30 Tiebreaker (21) fr...............................J Dunn 11 0x88x Tia Dalma (22) fr 12 16722 Ranger Bomb (23) fr................ M Williamson 13 33108 Jaffa Josh (U1) fr........................ P Borcoskie 3 5.34pm DUNSTAN EXTRUDED RICE MOBILE PACE $8500, non-winners 2yo+ mr50., mobile, 1980m 1 2x Wyatt Waller (1) fr..............................J Dunn 2 Twilight Bromac (2) fr.................M Anderson 3 John James Preston fr.................. Scratched 4 555 Dhaulagiri (3) fr...............................T Chmiel 5 524 Bettor Grunter (4) fr........................B Orange 6 Fortunia (5) fr................................. N Purdon 7 5 King Of Clay (6) fr............................J W Cox 8 Don’t Write Me Off (7) fr...............C DeFilippi 9 Gayle Force (8) fr..................... C D Thornley

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Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club at Addington Raceway Meeting Date: 29 May 2020 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 12.08pm THE FITZ SPORTS BAR SPRINT C2, 295m 1 42442 Belfast Demo 17.31 H &......................Taylor 2 17142 Gotcha Popeye 17.49.........................C Weir 3 46133 Denuto 17.47.................................R Adcock 4 125x7 Jetstream Marley 17.32................A Williams 5 52551 Crushington 17.38......................J McInerney 6 45617 Billy Budd 17.51........................ A Botherway 7 25x52 Come A Guster 17.30...................... M Grant 8 55437 Homebush Finn 17.21................J McInerney 9 66367 Replica Rango 17.36......................B Pringle 10 67858 Homebush Zack 17.99...............J McInerney 2 12.28 A2C ASPHALT 2 CONCRETE PH. 0800222583 DASH C2/3, 295m 1 28671 Starr Blueblood 17.28................J McInerney 2 13551 Goldstar Wynter 17.20 S &..............B Evans 3 16211 Nassor 17.31..................................... B Dann 4 47774 Opawa Lacy 17.04...........................R Wales 5 34136 Starburst George 17.27................... M Grant 6 11254 Goldstar Clover 17.31 S &...............B Evans 7 33167 Homebush Boden 17.44............J McInerney 8 4x773 Know Debt 17.17............................G Cleeve 9 66367 Replica Rango 17.36......................B Pringle 10 57787 Opa’s Mate 17.47.............................R Casey 3 12.48 CLARKSON SIGN STUDIO STAKES C2, 520m 1 32622 Macadoodle 30.55 J &.....................D Fahey 2 42686 Know Denying 30.37.......................G Cleeve 3 66886 Lakota Kohana nwtd....................... H Cairns

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Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Raceway Meeting Date: 29 May 2020 NZ Meeting number: 7 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 5.08pm (NZT) CPF INSURANCE C3 C3, 305m 1 4528x Bigtime Charlote 17.77.......................L Cole 2 25123 Life Is Good 17.91............................M Olden 3 35884 Dynamite Danger 17.69 G &... S Fredrickson 4 75368 Big Time Dynasty nwtd.......................L Cole 5 28163 Classic Rapper 17.65...........................S Kite 6 21211 Sedgebrook Sally 17.78.......................F Kite 7 25358 Double What 17.93 J &........................D Bell 8 55747 Giraffe Club 17.70...............................L Cole 9 68783 Bigtime Jetty 17.50.............................L Cole 10 56777 Running Freer 17.69........................M Olden 2 5.26pm KERNOW CONSTRUCTION C3 C3, 305m 1 51736 Yarn Sister 17.80..............................C Morris 2 62321 Big Time Lebron 17.62........................L Cole 3 488x7 Big Time Nash 17.87...........................L Cole 4 4x632 Miss Potential nwtd G &.......... S Fredrickson 5 2686F Bigtime Sheer 17.58...........................L Cole 6 68268 Bigtime On Track 17.68........................F Kite 7 16188 Bigtime Kate nwtd G &............ S Fredrickson 8 65321 Waterloo Girl 17.90.............................W Kite 9 56777 Running Freer 17.69........................M Olden 10 68783 Bigtime Jetty 17.50.............................L Cole 3 5.48pm PALAMOUNTAIN’S SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1/C2 C1/2, 520m 1 24412 Bigtime Bailey 30.49...........................L Cole 2 15355 Big Time Frankie 30.85.......................L Cole 3 66448 Dapper Rapper 30.32......................B Marsh

10 Percy (21) fr..................................... G Smith 11 Fast Ace (22) fr.................................R Close 4 5.59pm DUNSTAN MULTI-ULTRA TROT $7500, r52r55,r56 w/c, stand, 2600m 1 90833 Phoebe Onyx (1) fr........................T Williams 2 x4305 Gil Favor (2) fr................................... P Nairn 3 0901x Midnight Assassin (3) fr................. J Herbert 4 08974 The Bloss (4) fr.......................... B Borcoskie 5 00444 Justan’s Sister (5) fr..............S Tomlinson (J) 6 60510 Don’t Look Back (6) fr.............. M Williamson 7 4760P Laura Bush (7) fr..................... J Morrison (J) 8 9259x Jerry Garcia (8) fr...........................L O’Reilly 9 0427x The Eye Of The Tiger (9) fr................J Dunn 10 22100 Just One More (10) fr........................R Close 11 20019 Aorangi (U1) fr...............................B Orange 12 0050x Palisade (U2) fr................................... D Butt 13 8158x Time In A Bottle (U3) fr................. G O’Reilly 14 67085 Aladdin Sane (U4) fr........................J W Cox 15 8880x Unique Marshall (U5) fr.............. M Edmonds 16 06150 Michelle (U6) fr..................................S Ottley 5 6.24pm DUNSTAN TRIFECTA OIL MOBILE PACE $7500, 3yo+ r54-r55., mobile, 1980m 1 1 Who Made Who (1) fr......................T Chmiel 2 2361x Under Wraps (2) fr.........................B Orange 3 62065 Flame Lady (3) fr............................ N Purdon 4 716x4 Alta Endeavour (4) fr................ S O’Reilly (J) 5 22435 Laver (5) fr..................................... G O’Reilly 6 32391 My Mate Ben (6) fr............................R Close 7 07400 Champagneandwine (7) fr...... J Morrison (J) 8 22521 Styx Kiwi (8) fr....................................J Dunn 9 01665 Sagano (9) fr........................................K Butt 10 85896 Team Kiwi (21) fr............................R Holmes 11 21x Terror Maria (22) fr 12 2118x Eastwood Ideal (23) fr.............. C D Thornley 13 6P811 Razcal Alley (24) fr............................S Ottley 6 6.49 DUNSTAN MUSCLE’N SHINE MOBILE PACE $8500, non-winners 2yo+ mr47 to mr49., 1980m 1 7335x Star Watch (1) fr....................... M Williamson 2 9x734 Annie Richter (2) fr..........................T Chmiel 3 6558 Terry (3) fr.........................................R Close 4 2x49x In Chevron We Trust (4) fr..............B Orange 5 47820 Fraud fr.......................................... Scratched 6 92 Fiery Reactor (5) fr............................S Ottley 7 9209x Beaudiene Hustler (6) fr.............M Anderson 8 92353 Striking Gladiator (7) fr............. S O’Reilly (J) 9 64x Zambia (8) fr........................... J Morrison (J)

10 4x424 Invaluable (21) fr...............................J Curtin 11 x004x Magical Mali (22) fr..............................B Butt 12 9340x Matau Meg (23) fr 13 00x Stealth Bomba (24) fr.........................J Dunn 14 4030x Tara Bromac fr.............................. Scratched 7 7.19pm DUNSTAN RACE MIX MOBILE PACE $8500, r61-r65., mobile, 1980m 1 0300x Overarm (1) fr.................................T Chmiel 2 3600x Smithy (2) fr............................. C D Thornley 3 12244 Rocknroll Max (3) fr....................... S McNally 4 05330 That Alexander Guy (4) fr.................R Close 5 40113 Kensington Bill (5) fr......................T Williams 6 87310 Chiller Bay (6) fr...............................M Jones 7 54899 Pay Me Visa (7) fr...........................B Orange 8 9117x Franco Niven (8) fr.............................J Dunn 8 7.49 DUNSTAN SWEETMIX MOBILE PACE $8500, non-winners 2yo+ f&m., mobile, 1980m 1 4030x Tara Bromac (1) fr..........................B Orange 2 7x Sheezagoldengirl (2) fr........... O Thornley (J) 3 Treasure Me (3) fr.......................... N Purdon 4 Kowhai Shadow (4) fr.......................M Jones 5 Crackabrie (5) fr................................R Close 6 389x Rozha (6) fr.................................S Anderson 7 8 Doubt I’m Dreaming (7) fr..................J Dunn 8 9x734 Annie Richter fr............................. Scratched 9 Itz To The Macs (8) fr........................S Ottley 10 0 Lizzie Richter (21) fr........................T Chmiel 11 x004x Magical Mali (22) fr..............................B Butt 12 9340x Matau Meg (23) fr................... J Morrison (J) 13 Summer Pants (24) fr.......................J W Cox 14 Star Of Timpany (25) fr............ S O’Reilly (J) 9 8.19 DUNSTAN ATHLETE MOBILE PACE $12,000, ffa., mobile, 1980m 1 60310 Mossdale Art (1) fr....................... B Hope (J) 2 53261 Doctor Tim (2) fr............................ G O’Reilly 3 4149x Kingmaker (3) fr....................... M Williamson Samantha Ottley is one of many 4 71510 Rocknroll King (4) fr...........................J Dunn drivers back in action at Adding 5 2190x Spot On (5) fr................................T Williams ton. She drives Cast No Shadow 6 31358 Dadndave (6) fr....................................B Butt 7 34170 Cast No Shadow (7) fr......................S Ottley in the $12,000 Dunstan Athlete 8 31157 Mongolian Cavalry (8) fr.................B Orange Mobile Pace tonight.

9 27273 Nandolo (9) fr...................................J W Cox 10 11281 Nui Ba Den (21) fr.............................R Close 10 8.49pm DUNSTAN TRIMARESTER MOBILE PACE 11 14315 Shadow Minister (22) fr..................L O’Reilly $8500, 3yo+ f&m r56-r65., mobile, 1980m 12 370x8 Baileys Knight (23) fr........................ G Smith 1 75491 I’ll Write The Story (1) fr.......................K Cox 13 90069 Millwood Maizie (24) fr............. C D Thornley 2 174x1 Chevron Flies (2) fr........................B Orange

3 09476 Nimah Franco (3) fr.........................T Chmiel 4 31640 Queenofdance (4) fr.........................M Jones 5 45130 Miss Mucho (5) fr..................S Tomlinson (J) 6 42613 Soundslikeart (6) fr............................J Dunn 7 61175 Lulu Le Mans (7) fr............................S Ottley 8 89841 Jenora (8) fr...............................M Anderson 9 87128 Gemma Mac (9) fr.......................... N Purdon 10 3232x Held To Ransom (21) fr....................J W Cox 11 43177 Anamajor (22) fr............................T Williams 11 9.16 DUNSTAN FEED UP HANDICAP TROT $8500, 3yo+ r56-r75 discrhcp, stand, 2600m 1 P0147 Take After Me (1) fr.................... R Houghton 2 95074 Alvira Hest (2) fr.............................. A Faulks 3 2600x Momentous (3) fr...............................S Ottley 4 27184 She’s Allthe Craze (4) fr..........J Young-Grant 5 80080 Idle Moose (5) fr.............................B Orange 6 83518 Sods Law (6) fr...............................J Geddes 7 01234 Midnight Dash (7) fr..................... B Hope (J) 8 40x32 The Player (U1) fr...............................J Dunn 9 4276x Baxter 10M.................................... Scratched 10 04683 Overzealous (1) 10M.........................P Davis 11 7067x Madeleine Stowe (2) 10M..............R Holmes 12 3223x Zsa Zoe (3) 10M...................S Tomlinson (J) 13 6x046 Lotamuscle (4) 10M.............................B Butt 14 0050x Matua Tana (U1) 10M................... G O’Reilly 15 67777 Sundons Flyer (1) 20M.....................R Close 16 11311 Cracker Hill (2) 20M..................B Williamson 12 9.41pm EQUIFIBRE MOBILE PACE $8500, 3yo+ r56-r60., mobile, 1980m 1 5x218 Pocket Watch (1) fr................... S O’Reilly (J) 2 26080 Rocknroll Rod (2) fr..........................J W Cox 3 66118 Gilligans Island (3) fr..................... G O’Reilly 4 2141x Fabrizio (4) fr..................................B Orange 5 0x113 Vulcan Star (5) fr...............................R Close 6 28245 Taxman (6) fr.................................T Williams 7 90x40 Carlos Bromac (7) fr...........................J Dunn 8 1638x Matthew Eyre (8) fr................. J Morrison (J) 9 18474 Franco Texas (9) fr.................B Laughton (J) 10 136x7 Tom Martin (21) fr.............................S Ottley 11 6606x The Maroon Marauder (22) fr... M Williamson 12 x8676 Brantley (23) fr................................T Chmiel Pacifiers off: Sheza Mighty Monarch (R1) LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} - Concession driver {C.cl} - Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington raceway 4 54253 Dyna Monty 29.94.........................C Roberts 5 25118 Gracias Maestro 30.42..................... M Grant 6 12x36 Opawa Lyn 30.19 J &.......................D Fahey 7 48146 Opal Hunter nwtd.......................J McInerney 8 63765 Punch On Buzz 30.27................J McInerney 9 x6376 Opawa Mason 30.29........................R Wales 10 85884 Rivalries 30.16 J &...........................D Fahey 4 1.08 GREYHOUNDAUCTIONS.CO.NZ NEXT CLOSE THIS SUN DASH C2/3, 295m 1 51117 Goldstar Perrie 17.27 S &................B Evans 2 44144 Regal Jock 17.28.......................J McInerney 3 64672 Lisa’s Boy 17.24...............................R Casey 4 41875 Jinja Liv 17.52 J M........................... McCook 5 82853 Smash Grenade 17.38..................... M Grant 6 37568 Black Tori 17.35..........................A Bradshaw 7 14744 Citizen Aguero 17.25.................J McInerney 8 56565 Alexia 17.40.......................................D Lane 9 66367 Replica Rango 17.36......................B Pringle 10 67858 Homebush Zack 17.99...............J McInerney 5 1.26pm MY REDEEMER DISTANCE C1d, 645m 1 85813 Black Stockings nwtd.................A Bradshaw 2 7635F Kia Tere 38.18 S &...........................B Evans 3 22362 Famous Lee nwtd S &......................B Evans 4 56255 Goldstar Montana nwtd S &.............B Evans 5 18784 Homebush Surgeon nwtd..........J McInerney 6 57767 Goldstar Chief nwtd S &...................B Evans 7 63724 Barrel Runner nwtd....................A Bradshaw 8 611F7 Goldstar Yankee 38.13 S &..............B Evans 6 1.45pm FLAIR SPRINT C2, 295m 1 7x511 Sefton Double 17.31........................R Wales 2 1x521 Taunting Eyes 17.26..........................J Dunn

3 46516 Baldrick 17.54............................J McInerney 4 45678 Nikko Baxter 17.32.....................J McInerney 5 32325 Opa’s Dream 17.52..........................R Casey 6 26461 Goldstar Flora 17.34 S &.................B Evans 7 32766 Ring Clown 17.19............................. M Grant 8 31278 Penny Jane 17.37 H &.........................Taylor 9 66367 Replica Rango 17.36......................B Pringle 10 67858 Homebush Zack 17.99...............J McInerney 7 2.03 CULVIE BOY’S SYNDICATE DASH C2, 295m 1 31141 Carlos 17.14.....................................R Wales 2 F7486 St Andrews 17.36...............................D Lane 3 82256 Prince Zulu 17.31.......................... L Waretini 4 14432 Opa’s Joy 17.33...............................R Casey 5 53425 Pontiac Pat 17.35.......................J McInerney 6 36344 Goldstar Avalon 17.31 S &...............B Evans 7 63276 Cosmic Jase 17.42....................J McInerney 8 72654 Smash Achiever 17.15..................... M Grant 9 77762 Fickle Mistress 17.36 H &....................Taylor 10 67858 Homebush Zack 17.99...............J McInerney 8 2.21pm CASSWOODS FOR CARPET BINDING & MATS DASH C2, 295m 1 53414 Blazing Banjo 17.58...................J McInerney 2 8x435 Smash Dragon 17.49....................... M Grant 3 56116 Opawa Jaws 17.54...........................R Wales 4 54241 Goldstar Shiloah 17.18 S &..............B Evans 5 14154 Mitcham Goldie 17.27................A Bradshaw 6 23173 Know Approval 17.28......................G Cleeve 7 13554 Homebush Stasser 17.74..........J McInerney 8 55426 Jealous Affair 17.47...................... L Waretini 9 77762 Fickle Mistress 17.36 H &....................Taylor 10 57787 Opa’s Mate 17.47.............................R Casey

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2.38pm DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER DASH C2, 295m 1 61371 Mulberry Sox 17.35....................... K Cassidy 2 66233 Goldstar Spotty 17.25 S &...............B Evans 3 61263 Lakota Tonka 17.52......................... H Cairns 4 84274 Eternal Debt 17.29..........................G Cleeve 5 13632 Smash Surprise 17.38..................... M Grant 6 8x768 Homebush Liam nwtd................J McInerney 7 31732 Mitcham Boult 17.56..................J McInerney 8 15785 Punters Kirsty 17.27.........................R Wales Emergencies: 9 77762 Fickle Mistress 17.36 H &....................Taylor 10 57787 Opa’s Mate 17.47.............................R Casey 10 2.59pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES C2, 520m 1 24111 Holy Grail 30.26 J &.........................D Fahey 2 45345 Mr Blackjack 30.16 J &....................D Fahey 3 45513 Pretty Busy 30.17 J &......................D Fahey 4 31774 Punters Bolt 30.59...........................R Wales 5 52582 Queena Bale 30.20.......................C Roberts 6 58218 Bashful Buffy 30.55....................J McInerney 7 37115 Opawa Dan 30.37 J M..................... McCook 8 78155 Mitcham Manering nwtd.............J McInerney 9 76583 Goldstar Spook 30.48 S &...............B Evans 10 85884 Rivalries 30.16 J &...........................D Fahey 11 3.18 ANGLERS ARMS TAVERN DASH C2/3, 295m 1 74165 Kea Viking 17.32 J &........................D Fahey 2 85518 Homebush Aimee 17.26............J McInerney 3 36454 Know Charisma 17.19.....................G Cleeve 4 53117 Goldstar Halsey 17.41 S &...............B Evans 5 77527 Sozin’s Azure 17.44...................J McInerney 6 71684 Elodea 17.37..............................R Blackburn

7 6x8x8 Dyna Eva nwtd..............................C Roberts 8 54621 Two Be Frank 17.24.......................... B Dann 9 77762 Fickle Mistress 17.36 H &....................Taylor 10 57787 Opa’s Mate 17.47.............................R Casey 12 3.38pm LIVAMOL SPRINT C2/3, 295m 1 55387 Jaded Affair 17.33......................... L Waretini 2 88815 Homebush Comet 17.44............J McInerney 3 52667 Amuri Magic 17.28.....................J McInerney 4 51382 King Kali 17.19................................. M Grant 5 36564 Chitina Tin 17.15..................................A Lee 6 57657 Taieri Terra 17.31.............................R Casey 7 57x83 Goldstar Willa 17.39 S &..................B Evans 8 24336 Mitcham Becky 17.28.......................C Steele Emergencies: 9 77762 Fickle Mistress 17.36 H &....................Taylor 10 67858 Homebush Zack 17.99...............J McInerney SELECTIONS

9 32828 Bigtime Pearl 17.64.............................L Cole 10 37377 Allegro Will 17.36................................L Cole 9 8.39pm LASER PLUMBING C1/C2 C1/2, 305m 1 47225 Alamein Tane 17.86 K &.....................Phillips 2 17354 Princess Pea 17.94...........................P Taylor 3 46444 Zipping Luther nwtd J &.......................D Bell 4 85F18 Shadow Girl 17.75...........................C Morris 5 26275 Homebush Jennia 17.92............J McInerney 6 26Fx6 Idol Fancy Pants 17.77......................M Flipp 7 54331 Uno Eleven 17.75................................ N Udy 8 14214 Allegro Fern 17.77..............................L Cole 9 161x8 Pretty Belinda 17.99............................W Kite 10 F1665 Sideline Sally 18.25...................J McInerney 10 9.06pm AON INSURANCE C1/C2 C1/2, 305m 1 54625 Viking Ash 17.79................................. N Udy 2 64753 Hashtag Blessed 17.81....................... N Udy 3 63522 Belmonts 17.71...................................L Cole 4 12878 Shamrock Green 17.85...............B Goldsack 5 78564 Bigtime Sam 17.80 G &.......... S Fredrickson 6 51827 Opal Nora 17.74.........................J McInerney 7 47645 Born Quick 17.65...............................M Flipp 8 28215 Mother’s Touch 17.89 J &.....................D Bell 9 16188 Xanthe Jewel 17.99......................P Blanche 10 81175 Allegro Rory 17.81..............................L Cole 11 9.26pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C1/2, 305m 1 57337 Collect A Dream 17.81.......................M Flipp 2 33643 Lucy Lingers 18.02.....................J McInerney 3 35574 Go Ash 17.61.....................................M Flipp 4 25275 Dino The Fox 17.74................... K Gommans 5 51335 Morning Sun 18.00....................J McInerney 6 11686 Allegro Ella 17.73................................L Cole

7 13381 Wifi Bolt 17.77 G &.................. S Fredrickson 8 68557 Chilli Ragnar 17.84............................. N Udy 9 161x8 Pretty Belinda 17.99............................W Kite 10 52323 Big Time Dusty 17.80..........................L Cole 12 9.50pm GUTHRIE BOWRON WANGANUI C1/C2 C1/2, 305m 1 67573 Allegro Kyle 17.76...............................L Cole 2 58781 Midnight Molly 17.73....................B Hodgson 3 35586 Arthur’s Crown 17.76........................R Waite 4 34424 Millie Prince 17.72 J &.........................D Bell 5 18231 Waterloo Pink 17.90............................W Kite 6 62886 Homebush Yuri 17.96.................J McInerney 7 44816 Sahara Pippa 17.96...........................M Flipp 8 15644 Token Vikkers 17.75............................ N Udy 9 16188 Xanthe Jewel 17.99......................P Blanche 10 42738 Elsa Blueblood 18.06.................J McInerney

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Warriors sign Faamausili The injury-plagued Warriors have secured the services of Roosters prop Poasa Faamausili on a monthlong loan deal.

The NRL last week gave the Warriors special dispensation to take on loan players from rival clubs for four weeks, after the New Zealand club was left reeling from a series of injuries.

Warriors middle forwards Leeson Ah Mau, Bunty Afoa, Jackson Frei and Jazz Tevaga are all out with injuries, leaving coach Stephen Kearney desperate for reinforcements.

While the Warriors have yet to announce the deal, with paperwork still to be concluded, Roosters coach Trent Robinson confirmed the move, saying the deal benefits both clubs.

“He’s an NRL player ready to play.

He’s not currently in our squad and we believe it’s a benefit for us as well,” Robinson told NRL.com.

“It’s hard to leave your club but it’s also he knows he’s ready to play. He knows he’s ready to play in NRL.” Faamausili, who was a Glenora Bears junior and attended Waitakere College, has played 14 first grade matches for the Roosters

Poasa Faamausili since his debut in 2018.

He featured in the Roosters’ round two loss to the Sea Eagles before the suspension of the league due to the coronavirus pandemic, but was only named as the 21st player in Friday’s game against the Rabbitohs.

The 24-year-old Aucklander is also the cousin of former Panthers and Kiwis brothers Tony and Frank Puletua.

Speaking to the Daily Telegraph after hearing the news that Faamausili would be joining the Warriors, Frank Puletua recalled a story of his trash-talking cousin when he was younger, and a fan of the Warriors.

“I remember Tony and I played in Auckland once, and we got carved up, the Warriors were on fire that day, after the game we went to the house where all the families got together,” Puletua said.

“And there was Poasa, just a young kid, and he was giving it to us, telling us our team wasn’t very good.”

Faamausili will remain in the Roosters’ 21-man squad for tonight’s clash and will join the Warriors on Monday.

Having seen the value of player loans during his time in the English Super League, Robinson said the Warriors’ NRL-sanctioned loan deal could lead to a transfer system in the league in the future.

“I think having our best players across all teams being able to play, that’s a real benefit,” he said.

“Obviously there’s different teams that go through injury crises at different times, and then to be able to share that.

“It’s quite unique in New Zealand’s situation, the way that it’s all worked out. But you know I think they’ll look at this and see how it pans out, starting with Po and then possibly another player or two.”

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Retallick was among the many New Zealand players who returned home from Japan when the Top League season was cancelled due to Covid-19.

The 28-year-old is contracted with New Zealand Rugby until 2023, but took a two-year sabbatical to play for the Kobelco Steelers in Japan in 2020 and 2021.

Retallick’s situation is similar to other top returning players such as Ben Smith, Waisake Naholo and Ryan Crotty, all of whom are under contract overseas and would require New Zealand Super Rugby sides to cover insurance costs to enable them to suit up for the Aotearoa campaign.

However, the Chiefs still did reach out to Retallick about potentially re-joining the franchise, but he instead opted for an extended break.

“The Chiefs did approach me, but one of the reasons I wanted to stay [playing] in Japan and do these couple of seasons was just to have a break – a bit of time with the family with a long offseason, and give the body a bit of a break,” he said.

Retallick poked fun at Chiefs coach Warren Gatland for suggesting he was spending his break on a Hawke’s Bay farm, like his international locking partner Sam Whitelock, who stayed on his family’s farm in the region before re-joining the Crusaders.

“Warren Gatland chucked it out there that I wasn’t going to play Super Rugby and that I was spending some time on my Hawke’s Bay farm, but I can clarify that – I own a property in Hawke’s Bay, where we are at the moment, but it’s only about 1500 square metres, so it’s no farm, that’s for sure,” laughed Retallick.

“I’m sure the footy is going to be good viewing with Super Rugby Aotearoa, it’s going to be tough, but living in the Hawke’s Bay at the moment I decided not to chuck the boots on for the Chiefs this season and just enjoy a bit of a longer break that we’ve got now.”

Retallick is also open about changes to test rugby in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, saying it could be a good opportunity to trial new ideas.

“I’m not sure how test rugby is going to look over the next year or so with all these restrictions and where different countries are at.

“One thing that opened my eyes playing in Japan is how good a bit of a change of scenery and change in competition was - it brings some excitement and some unknown.”

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ACROSS 1. Noblemen are routed by the Left on the Sabbath (5) 4. Harmonic part little boy is unable to follow (7) 8. A senior supplier of berries (5) 9. Have faith in live performance in a bee (7) 10. IV this time? (3) 11. Arm a model with version of Murder in the Red Barn, say (9) 12. Live among nine with the mountain goat (4) 13. Walked on end of mat with a pole (4) 18. The heavenly old Chinese (9) 20. Can be regarded as a metal (3) 21. Thanks to being in broken basin, won’t take drink (7) 22. An aim to sort out the craze (5) 23. Peer, Sir, is wrong to breathe like this (7) 24. Break comes with a forceful hit from the racket (5) DOWN 1. It executes one at a sitting (8,5) 2. I dare, at being put out, to shine all round (7) 3. Only a little fellow, but a ten-footer (6) 4. Might be bald, but will have a go at art (6) 5. As it’s up to the youngsters, cold dishes will be served (6) 6. Betel-nut chewed with care, after a starter (5) 7. Up which one is misled (3,6,4) 14. Do a turn around a domed building (7) 15. East African policeman will query a right one has (6) 16. He’s engaged in café organisation (6) 17. Stops car moving with heaps of potatoes (6) 19. Nothing less than chaos as one is unsuccessful (5)

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): What you have now is not an alliance of two parts working together but rather a blending with two parts becoming one as it happens with the joining of flames or water.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You do not go places just to be able to say you went, nor do you do things so you can tick them off your list. You bring every ounce of your attention to the current experience, inviting it to change you.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You’ll be extremely content as you untangle a messy situation. This was caused by someone who is not as practical and detail-oriented as you. You could place blame, but you’ll give thanks instead.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): While others boast about their problem-solving abilities or humblebrag to bring attention to their luxury of options, you will stay quiet and let the work speak for itself.

Not everyone will get it, only those who matter!

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Instead of asking, act like it’s already granted.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Everyone has faults.

Confidence is not ignorance of those faults; rather, it’s the acceptance of them and the assurance that no matter what happens, you have your own back.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Remember when you let go of things beyond your grasp? It wasn’t easy or hard; it was just time. Now, it’s once again time to let go. Open up your hands.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): When you’re not sure whether to comply with what’s being asked of you, stall for time to understand the dynamics at play. Better to have a strategy than be at the whim of your reactions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): The value of money is what people say it is. It’s not exactly arbitrary. Instead, it’s a social agreement made by an entire society, or, in today’s case, between two people.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You know how to be sensitive to what others need, but when was the last time you aimed those super-sensors back to yourself? Self-care is the worthiest cause today.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): There’s a stress cycle in which you’re taking part with periods of tension followed by release. Monitor and observe yourself. Is this necessary? Is it fun? Is it good for you?

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You can close yourself off to energy or open yourself up to it at any time.

Right now, you’re not sure which way you should go. Observe those already immersed in the game for clues.

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Rise 7:56 am Set 5:04 pm Good

Good fishing Set 12:26 am Rise 2:09 pm

Last quarter 13 Jun 6:24 pm

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19 13 12 25 12 13 15 24 7 11 24 17 16 20 9

River Levels

cumecs

Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 3:05 pm, yesterday

1.14 nc

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 3:00 pm, yesterday

91.5

Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday

4.47

Sth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday

6.03 nc

Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday

48.8

Waitaki Kurow at 3:02 pm, yesterday

425.4

Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

Sunday 6

25 26 20 27 21 22 27 32 18 19 27 24 27 30 21

17 13 16 10 16 7 16 8 15 10 15 9 15 5 14 4 12 0 12 0 12 1 13 6 13 4

Palmerston North fine

showers

8:54 2:59 9:19 3:38 9:50 3:57 10:16 4:35 10:45 4:55 11:12 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 4 minutes.

Good

Napier

Blenheim

1

2:40

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rain

2

0

Hamilton

Nelson

Saturday 6

cloudy

cloudy

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing m am 3 3

Auckland

Forecasts for today

19 20 32 20 24 27 30 35 15 32 32 39 42 20 21

overnight max low

Wellington

MONDAY

TUESDAY

fine fine rain fine fine fine fine thunder fog thunder fine thunder fine fine fine

FZL: Gradually rising to 2500m

Areas of low cloud or fog in the morning and at night, otherwise fine.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: Light.

SUNDAY

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FZL: Lowering to 1800m at night

TOMORROW

Cloudy periods. Northeasterly breezes developing in the morning.

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A low pressure system, with embedded fronts, is spreading southwards over central and northern parts of New Zealand. The ridge affects the far south, while a trough lies over the North Island. A low develops in the trough and moves across the North Island on Sunday and Monday.

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers

Becoming fine. Light winds.

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Wind km/h

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 10.9 11.9 Max to 4pm 0.0 Minimum -2.9 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm May to date 21.0 Avg May to date 56 2020 to date 153.0 276 Avg year to date Wind km/h NE 15 At 4pm Strongest gust NE 24 Time of gust 3:19pm

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10.0 11.7 -1.3 -2.6

10.2 10.4 5.1 –

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0.0 31.2 47 129.2 238

0.0 17.6 30 116.6 198

E7 – –

E 22 NE 33 3:19pm

N4 W 19 4:14am

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PRIME

6am Breakfast 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 10am Tipping Point 3 0 11am The 100k Drop 0 Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale PG Mandy is caught out by Lydia; a Dingle court is called; Amy is upset by a betrayal. 0 1pm Coronation Street 3 Dev is angry with the twins; Ken reveals damning evidence at the election; Jenny seeks out new people to run the pub. 0 2pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3 0 3pm Tipping Point 3 4pm Te Karere 2 4:30 N Watts On The Grill 0 5pm The Chase 3 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

6:30 Rescue Bots Academy 3 0 6:50 Bluey 0 7am Peppa Pig 7:05 The Tom And Jerry Show 0 7:25 Teen Titans Go! 3 0 7:50 Unikitty! 3 0 8:15 Moon And Me 3 0 8:35 Mission Force One 0 9am Infomercials 10am Neighbours 3 10:30 Murphy Brown 11:20 Army Wives M 3 0 12:10 Selling Houses 1:10 Judge Rinder 3 2:10 Cougar Town M 3 0 2:35 Home And Away PG 3 0 3:05 America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 3:35 Powerpuff Girls 3 0 3:45 Get Clever 0 4:10 Holly Hobbie 0 4:35 M Coco 2017 Animated Adventure. When an aspiring musician is confronted with his family’s ban on music, he enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. Voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt. 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

6am The AM Show 9am The Café PG 10am Infomercials 11:25 Millionaire Hot Seat 3 0 12:20 Face The Truth PG (Part 1) Is a father racist, and why was the mother arrested? Vivica A Fox sorts facts from fiction in part one of a custody contest special.

12:50 Dr Phil PG 1:50 The House That £100k Built – Tricks Of The Trade 2:55 Restoration Man PG 0 4pm Covid-19 Update For Pacific Peoples Covid-19 updates in nine pacific languages.

4:30 NewsHub Live At 4:30pm 5pm Millionaire Hot Seat 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 The Repair Shop 0 8:25 My Life Is Murder ML 0 9:25 Coronation Street 0 9:55 Episodes 16L 0 10:30 Seven Sharp 0 10:55 Playing For Keeps 16L

7pm Fear Factor PG A ‘roommates’ special featuring snakes and a minefield of mouse traps. 0 7:55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown ML 0 8:55 8 Out Of 10 Cats ML 0 9:45 Naked Attraction 18SC 3 0 10:35 BossBabes 16L 0

7pm The Project 7:30 M The Chronicles Of Riddick M 3 2004 Action.

A wanted criminal arrives on a new planet about to be invaded by a warrior priest and his army of Necromongers. Vin Diesel, Colm Feore, Judi Dench. 0 9:45 NewsHub Late 10:15 American Dad M 10:40 Bob’s Burgers PG

11:50 Blindspot M 3 Jane’s past with Shepherd and Sandstorm both helps and hurts the team’s efforts to stop the sale of a device that will weaponise stolen plutonium. 0 12:40 Emmerdale PG 3 0 1:05 Te Karere 3 News and current affairs from a Maori perspective. 2 1:30 Infomercials

11:10 Mom M 3 0 11:35 Life In Pieces PG 0 12:25 The Simpsons PG 3 0 12:45 Private Practice PG 3 0 1:35 Regular Show 1:45 Infomercials 2:45 Once Upon A Time PG 3 0 4:20 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 3 4:45 Emmerdale PG 3 0 5:10 Neighbours 3 0 5:35 Bunk’d 3 0

11:05 Millionaire Hot Seat 3 Six contestants compete to win cash, hosted by Eddie McGuire. 0 Midnight Infomercials 3

My Life is Murder 8:25pm on TVNZ 1

BRAVO 10am Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry PG 3 10:55 Snapped M 3 11:50 The Kelly Clarkson Show 12:50 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills PG 3 1:45 Below Deck PG 3 2:45 Keeping Up With The Kardashians PG 3 3:45 Mom’s A Medium 3 4:15 Dance Moms PG 3 5:10 Judge Jerry 5:40 Hoarders PG 3 6:35 Love It Or List It 7:35 Catfish 8:30 M Baby Mama ML 3 2008 Comedy.

A focused and driven career woman, who wants a baby but is physically unable to carry a child herself, recruits a working girl as her surrogate.

Tina Fey, Greg Kinnear, Amy Poehler, Sigourney Weaver.

10:35 Snapped 3 11:30 Intervention Canada M3 12:20 Infomercials

Fear Factor

7pm on TVNZ 2

SKY 5 6am Jeopardy! 6:25 Wheel Of Fortune PG 6:45 The Simpsons PG 7:10 Parking Wars PGL 8am Border Security – Australia’s Frontline M 8:25 Storage Wars PG 9:15 Hardcore Pawn PG 9:40 Charmed M 10:25 SVU MV 11:10 Parking Wars PGL Noon Jeopardy!

12:25 Wheel Of Fortune PG 12:50 NCIS MV 1:40 Seal Team MV 2:25 Charmed M 3:10 Parking Wars PGL 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Jeopardy! 5pm Wheel Of Fortune PG 5:30 Hardcore Pawn PG 6pm Storage Wars PG 7pm Border Security – Australia’s Frontline M 7:30 Charmed M 8:30 Marvel’s Runaways 9:30 Nancy Drew M 10:30 SVU MV 11:15 Storage Wars PG

Saturday

12:05 Parking Wars PGL 12:55 Wheel Of Fortune PG 1:20 Jeopardy! 1:40 Border Security – Australia’s Frontline M 2:05 Nancy Drew M 2:50 Marvel’s Runaways 3:40 SVU MV 4:25 Hardcore Pawn PG 4:50 Charmed M 5:35 The Simpsons PG

6:30 Waiata Mai 6:40 Te Mana Kuratahi 3 7:10 Tamariki Haka 7:20 E Kori 3 7:25 Pipi Ma 7:30 ZooMoo 7:40 Te Nutube 7:50 Darwin + Newts 3 8am Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 8:30 My Party Song 9am Cam’s Kai 3 9:30 Ako 3 2 10am Whakatauki 3 10:30 Tapatahi 11:30 Matangi Rau 3 12:30 City Slickers Rodeo 3 1pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 1:30 Ako 3 2 2pm Toku Reo 3 2 3pm Nga Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua 3 3:30 Playlist 4pm Swagger 4:30 Tribe 5pm Waiata Mai 5:10 Te Mana Kuratahi 3 5:40 Tamariki Haka 5:50 E Kori 3 5:55 Pipi Ma 6pm ZooMoo 6:10 Te Nutube 6:20 Darwin + Newts 3 6:30 Te Ao – Maori News 7pm Tangaroa With Pio 7:30 Marae Kai Masters Special 3 8pm Family Rules 3 8:30 M Blue Streak MVL 1999 Action Comedy.

10:10 Anika Moa Unleashed MLC 3 10:40 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3

6am Jeremy Wade’s Mighty Rivers 7am Gordon Ramsay – Ultimate Home Cooking 7:30 Food Safari – Water 8am Secrets Of Life In The Wild 9am Bondi Harvest With Guy Turland 9:30 Money For Nothing 10:30 Mysteries At The Museum 11:30 American Pickers 12:30 Discovering…

ZZ Top 1pm Discovering…

U2 1:30 Flipping Bangers 2:30 Yukon Gold PGL 3:30 Animal Super Senses 4:30 James Martin’s Islands To Highlands Chef James Martin travels around the UK seeking the best food stories and top local producers, while cooking new recipes on mountain sides, sea shores, and beaches.

5:30 Mysteries At The Museum 6:30 American Pickers 7:30 Historic House Rescue In the Welsh countryside is Llwyn Celyn, a medieval house on the verge of ruin, and the latest scientific research seeks to discover the building’s secrets.

8:30 Escape To The Chateau 9:30 Gardeners’ World 10:30 American Pickers

11:30 The Doctors PGC A panel of experts discusses difficult medical questions in an open forum.

Midnight Rugby League – NRL (DLY) Warriors v Dragons.

2am Closedown

11:10 Te Ao – Maori News 3 The latest news, with an inclusive approach to Maori news by connecting directly with communities.

11:40 Closedown

11:30 Mysteries At The Museum 12:30 James Martin’s Islands To Highlands 1:30 Bondi Harvest With Guy Turland 2am Carver Kings 3am Animal Super Senses 4am Escape To The Chateau 5am Mysteries At The Museum

MOVIES GREAtS

6:45 Chronicles Mysteries – The Wrong Man PG 2019 Drama. Alison Sweeney, Benjamin Ayres. 8:10 The Favourite 16LSC 2019 Drama.

Olivia Colman, Emma Stone.

10:10 Anna 16VLSC 2018 Action. Sasha Luss, Luke Evans.

12:10 7 Days In Entebbe MVL 2018 Thriller. Rosamund Pike, Daniel Brühl.

1:55 Welcome Home MVLS 2018 Thriller. Aaron Paul, Emily Ratajkowski. 3:35 The Nun 16VC 2018 Horror.

Demian Bichir, Taissa Farmiga.

5:15 Killers Anonymous 16VLS 2019 Action. Gary Oldman, Jessica Alba.

6:50 The Catcher Was A Spy MVLS 2018 Drama. Paul Rudd, Mark Strong.

8:30 Top-End Wedding ML 2019 Comedy. An engaged couple go to Australia’s remote far north to find a missing mother of the bride and achieve their dream wedding.

Miranda Tapsell, Gwilym Lee. 10:15 Angel Has Fallen 16VL 2019 Action. Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman.

8:07 Insidious – Chapter 2 MV 2013 Horror. Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson. 9:50 KickAss 2 16VLS 2013 Action.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Moretz. 11:30 RIPD MV 2013 Action. Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges. 1:05 Elysium 16VL 2013 Action Sci-fi.

Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley. 2:55 10 Things I Hate About You PGS 1999 Romantic Comedy.

Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles.

4:30 The Hundred-Foot Journey PGL 2014 Drama.

Helen Mirren, Manish Dayal.

6:30 Prometheus 16V 2012 Sci-fi Mystery. Charlize Theron, Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Idris Elba.

8:30 Men In Black MV 1997 Action Comedy. Two men who keep an eye on aliens in New York City must save the world after the aliens threaten to blow it up.

Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Fiorentino.

10:10 Edge Of Tomorrow MVL 2014 Action. Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt.

12:15 The Old Man And The Gun ML 2018 Drama.

Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek.

1:50 The Nun 16VC 2018 Horror. Demian Bichir, Taissa Farmiga. 3:25 Killers Anonymous 16VLS 2019 Action.

Gary Oldman, Jessica Alba.

5am Close Up – Jennifer Lawrence PG 5:30 The Catcher Was A Spy MVLS 2018 Drama. Paul Rudd, Mark Strong.

12:05 The Family Man MVL 2000 Comedy Drama.

Nicolas Cage, Tea Leoni, Don Cheadle. 2:10 Elysium 16VL 2013 Action Sci-fi.

Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley. 4am 10 Things I Hate About You PGS 1999 Romantic Comedy.

Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles.

5:40 The Hundred-Foot Journey PGL 2014 Drama.

Saturday

CHOICE

6am Ben 10 – Omniverse 3 0 6:50 Henry Danger 3 7:15 Krypto The Superdog 3 0 7:40 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 0 8:05 The Thundermans 3 0 8:30 Game Shakers 3 0 9am Antiques Road Trip 3 10am The Doctors PGC 11am The Chase Australia 3 0 Noon The Neighbourhood PG 3 0 12:30 Bull PG 3 0 1:30 Married… With Children PG 3 2pm The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3:30 Jeopardy 4pm A Place In The Sun – Winter Sun 3 5pm Frasier 3 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm Pawn Stars 3 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7:30 Border Security – America’s Front Line PG 0 8:30 NCIS – New Orleans MV 0 9:30 Raw PGV 10:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG

MOVIES PREMIERE

Saturday

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MOVIES ExtRA 7:05 The Incident 16LS 2015 Drama. Ruta Gedmintas, Tom Hughes. 8:40 Hurricane MVLSC 2018 War. Iwan Rheon, Milo Gibson.

10:25 Midsommar Director’s Cut 18VLSC 2019 Horror.

Jack Reynor, Florence Pugh.

1:10 Burying Yasmeen MVLC 2019 Comedy. Jason Lott, Mike Langer. 2:26 Messi And Maud 18SC 2017 Drama.

Rifka Lodeizen, Cristobal Farias.

3:56 The New Romantic MLS 2018 Comedy. Jessica Barden, Hayley Law. 5:16 Canadian Strain 16LC 2019 Comedy.

Jess Salgueiro, Colin Mochrie.

6:36 Spider In The Web 16VLC 2019 Thriller. Ben Kingsley, Monica Bellucci. 8:30 A Little Something For Your Birthday MLS 2017 Romantic Comedy.

An aspiring fashion designer struggles to find success and love, but that changes when she unexpectedly meets her soul mate on her birthday.

Sharon Stone, Tony Goldwyn.

10:05 The Last Witness MV 2018 Thriller. Alex Pettyfer, Michael Gambon.

11:36 Acquainted 16LS 2018 Drama. Giacomo Gianniotti, Laysla De Oliveira.

Saturday

UKtV 6:15 Keeping Up Appearances PG 6:45 EastEnders PG 7:15 The Graham Norton Show ML 8:05 The Bill MVC 8:55 Inspector George Gently M 10:25 Death In Paradise MV 11:20 Father Brown M 12:10 Midsomer Murders MVC 1:50 The Bill MVC 2:45 Lewis MVC 4:20 The Graham Norton Show MLS 5:15 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 6:20 Qi PG 6:55 Insert Name Here MLS 7:30 Qi MLSC With Andy Hamilton, David Mitchell, John Sessions, and Alan Davies.

8pm Would I Lie To You? PG With guests Jason Watkins, Adam Woodyatt, Dr Maggie Adein-Pocock and Phil Wang.

8:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown MLS With Johnny Vegas as guest team captain, Alex Brooker, Sara Pascoe and Claudia Winkleman.

9:25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown MLS 10:20 Traffic Cops PG 11:15 Midsomer Murders MVC

Saturday

DISCOVERY 6:35 Fast N’ Loud PG Pickup the Pieces. 7:30 What On Earth? PG Mayan Armageddon – The New Evidence.

8:20 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:10 Gold Rush – White Water PG Thunder Falls.

10am How It’s Made PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 Strange Evidence PG Doomsday at Yellowstone.

11:40 Aussie Lobster Men PG 12:30 Swamp Murders M Wrong Side of the Tracks.

1:20 American Monster MVC Push Record. 2:10 Top Gear 3pm Alaska – The Last Frontier PG Bears Descend.

3:50 Gold Rush PG 4:45 Gold Rush – White Water PG Thunder Falls.

5:40 Aussie Lobster Men PG 6:35 Gold Rush – Dave Turin’s Lost Mine PG Golden Playbook.

7:30 Sydney Harbour Patrol 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Aussie Lobster Men PG 10:15 Rob Riggle – Global Investigator PG The Mystery of the OK Corral.

11:05 What On Earth? PG 11:55 How It’s Made PG

Saturday

12:20 How Do They Do 1:14 This Teacher 16VC 12:55 Qi PG 1:25 Qi MLSC It? PG 12:45 Naked And 2018 Drama. Hafsia Herzi, 1:55 Would I Lie To You? Afraid MLC 1:35 Gold Rush Lucy Walters. 2:46 Burying PG 2:30 Who Do You Think PG 2:25 Moonshiners MVL Yasmeen MVLC 2019 Comedy. You Are? PG 3:30 8 Out Of Jason Lott, Mike Langer.

10 Cats Does Countdown MLS 3:15 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 4:05 Strange 3:57 The New Romantic MLS 4:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does 2018 Comedy. 5:16 Canadian Countdown MLS 5:10 Traffic Evidence PG 4:55 Naked And Afraid MLC 5:45 Gold Rush PG Cops PG 5:55 Qi M Strain 16LC 2019 Comedy.

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Celtic back on the court P24

AWARDS HEADING ONLINE

There might be no official ceremony, but that won’t stop Mid Canterbury sporting stars from being officially recognised at this year’s Mid Canterbury Sports Awards.

Officials behind the Mid Canterbury, South Canterbury and Canterbury Sports Awards were awaiting further information from the government in relation to Level 2, but this week decided that hosting an event was not viable for the 2020 editions in all

three regions. In order to ensure that maximum exposure is given to nominees and eventual winners, plans have been put in place which will see all three events becoming online, streamed events to see proper acknowledgement to those victorious.

Sport Canterbury’s regional manager, Jan Cochrane, said the awards have become a permanent fixture on the annual calendar.

“Each year we celebrate the

outstanding dedication of our region’s sportspeople, coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers with a series of events supported by our loyal partners and sponsors,” she said.

“In Christchurch, Ashburton and Timaru, the events have become very special occasions for our sporting community – the only time each year we come together to celebrate success, from the grass roots to elite levels of performance.

“Across all categories, the nominees represent the “best of the best” – in their sport, in our community, across New Zealand, and often on top of the world.”

Judging for this year’s categories in Mid Canterbury was conducted this week and the official ceremonies will be streamed by We Are Canterbury on Facebook through the Sport Canterbury channels from June 8, through to June 19 with the South Canterbury Awards first, then Mid Canterbury and fi-

Battle of the Barretts P25

nally the Canterbury awards.

“Through these channels, our communities can be a part of this sporting tradition and join in a very special occasion from anywhere in the world as we announce finalists and interview winners across all categories and regions.”

Profiles of this year’s nominees for the Mid Canterbury Sports Awards will appear in this weekend’s edition of the Ashburton Guardian.

Warriors given a golden opportunity in 2020

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