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Dairy operators Kunal and Divya Saluja are film stars this week as a documentary maker hits town.

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World famous in NZ

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Allenton Dairy and Lotto owners Kunal and Divya Saluja are world famous in New Zealand as they become the centre of a documentary maker’s attention.

The couple are among hardworking faces behind the humble Kiwi dairy, set to star in The Changing Face of the New Zea-

land Dairy on Prime TV. Kunal is among dairy owners hailing from the Punjab people of India.

They and the Gujarat people were among the first dairy owners in New Zealand as they migrated here in the late 1800s to early 1900s, initially selling fruit and vegetables from wheelbarrows.

Producer/director Melanie Rakena is looking at both the historical background and future of New Zealand dairies.

“We are examining how something that’s a New Zealand icon has come from an Indian base,” Rakena said.

Allenton Dairy and Lotto would be among just four hero dairies to feature.

At these dairies the film crew is spending more than one day getting footage of what goes on in the shop and behind the counter.

Rakena said she chose the Allenton business as it offered a contrast to the others, servicing a rural town community.

And the Salujas could offer a rural-versus-city perspective, as they had operated dairies in

Auckland in the past.

While proud of his people’s association with the development of dairies in New Zealand, Kunal is himself a later arrival.

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■ RAKAIA GORGE

Upgrade for troublesome tank

By Linda CLarke

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A troublesome effluent station used by caravan and motorhome owners passing through the Rakaia Gorge is to be upgraded by the Selwyn District Council.

The station and storage tank for waste is busy during summer and council suspects, but can’t prove, that stones have been deliberately dropped into it. The result was an overflow of raw sewage and complaints.

The overflowing effluent could be smelled across the Rakaia River by the manager of the gorge campsite Vince Singh. He said it was a bad look for tourists and the nearby river, which was a worldclass attraction for anglers and other visitors.

The effluent station is on the northern bank of the river in an area that includes a public car park and toilets and is the access point for the Rakaia Gorge walking track and jetboat experience.

Singh, who has managed the gorge campsite on the southern bank for six years, says the waste station is always at capacity this time of the year and regularly overflowed.

He complained recently, staying sewage was running down the road and pooling in the area. The station was pumped out but continued to malfunction.

“You can smell it across the river. We have campers coming in and complaining about it.”

Selwyn District Council property and commercial manager Douglas Marshall said an upgrade of the effluent station was planned within the next two months. It would be a different design and one less prone to blockages.

“The design of the current trap

This effluent disposal site in the Rakaia Gorge has seen more than its fair share of problems resulting in effluent overflows, sparking the need for an urgent upgrade.

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He said the Rakaia Gorge station was checked fortnightly during the summer and tank levels visually inspected and emptied as required.

“The tank was emptied just prior to Christmas, in preparation for the summer season. Over the

Christmas period there was an issue with it being blocked, so it was emptied again.”

He said contractors had waterblasted the pipes clear, emptied the tank and assessed the likely cause of the problems.

“A significant quantity of loose stone was found in the pipes which is likely to have been the major contributor to the blockag-

es. “It’s probable that the stones have been dropped down the access pipe through which the waste is deposited. The stones vary in size but some were as large as the pipe, creating a severe blockage.

“It is not possible to know for certain whether someone has dropped these stones in deliberately.”

Marshall said the accessible nature of this style of effluent station meant it was easy for blockages and rubbish to clog the pipes, and backflows unfortunately occurred at times.

“Also, if a station is blocked and users are not careful when emptying waste into the access point, the trap can overflow and spill over into the surrounding area.”

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■ RIVERSIDE FOOD BAR

New home, but the same outlook

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

One of the last old-school food bars in town is now operating fully out of their new premises, facing the task of feeding the hungry masses of workers from the Ashburton Industrial Estate and beyond.

The Riverside Food Bar was forced out of its previous building thanks to earthquake damage, and was finally pulled down in November of last year.

In the meantime, Margaret and Neil Chapman operated their business out of a Lions food caravan serving as the kitchen, and the area in front operating as the serving area for seven weeks while the build happened.

“It is nice to be back in,” Neil Chapman said.

“It is a nice new building, spacious, it is just brilliant.”

The pair have owned the business for the past 15 years, and despite plenty of filled rolls and hot chips being passed over the counter, they are keen to continue.

“The old building served us for 15 years and this one should do us for the next 15, with the wheelchair ramp

and the disabled toilets we will be able to get in here in our Zimmer frames,” he laughed.

The business has a loyal band of customers who were still happy to pick up their tucker from the caravan, but the new premises has them impressed, Chapman said.

“You just see them walk in and look around and just go ‘wow’,” he said.

“It is good to keep those guys happy and they really appreciate it.” While the business is in its own little pocket, Chapman said they do get customers coming from all over town to get what he describes as the basic food bar experience.

“They can come in, see what they want, grab it and hop back in the truck and get back on the road quickly,” he said.

Right – Riverside Food Bar owners Margaret and Neil Chapman in their new premises in the Ashburton Industrial Estate.

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Local dairy owners to be world famous in New Zealand From P1 He came here in 2004 as an international student, and became a lecturer at the Waikato Institute of Technology in Hamilton, in accounting information systems. He

branched out into service station management and dairy ownership in the North Island, before the much quieter life of Ashburton beckoned.

The Salujas have now operated

Allenton Dairy and Lotto for fourand-a-half years, where they revel in serving the surrounding community and treating their customers like royalty.

Kunal said it was a pleasant sur-

prise to be selected for the documentary.

“It’s nice to know that whatever we are doing for the community is being recognised in one way or another,” he said.

He would be telling its viewers that while product portfolios might change to meet customer needs, the dairy was an inherent part of Kiwi culture and had a bright future.

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In brief

Bringing in the crops

Consents issued up Building consent issues in Methven were up more than $1 million in 2018 compared to the previous year. Methven Community Board chairman Dan McLaughlin said at the board’s first meeting for 2019 this week that year-on-year growth in building consents over the past few years was “quite positive” for the town. There was $8.01 million worth of consents issued for building activity by the Ashburton District Council last year, compared to $6.94 million in 2017. Consent issues may climb further in future as building activity has begun on Stage 3 of Camrose Estates, and new builds in the Thyme Stream subdivision are likely to kick off this year.

New face at the table

It is all hands to the pump in Mid Canterbury, as farmers make the most of settled weather. Harvesting oats at Pendarves on Monday night are Andrew Sparks, assisted by Bruce Kirkpatrick. The fantastic conditions are set to continue, as the MetService forecasts 31 degrees tomorrow, following temperatures in the mid to late 20s this week. A southerly change is predicted to hit late Friday, bringing cooler temperatures. A high of just 19 degrees is expected on Saturday.

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There was a new face around the Ashburton Water Zone Committee table yesterday as it sat down for its first meeting of the year.

Gen de Spa, from Staveley, has joined the committee following the annual refresh process – she replaces Gordon Guthrie, who stood down recently after nine years. Committee members are appointed for a three-year term.

Bill Thomas was re-elected as chairman at yesterday’s meeting, with Chris Allen elected deputy chairman and Ben Curry the committee’s representative on the regional water group.

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Open day at Ara Institute Mid Canterbury school leavers looking at career and study options for this year are being encouraged to attend an open day at the Ara Institute of Canterbury on Thursday.

The open day will cover Ara’s campuses at Christchurch and Timaru and information will be available on more than 150 different study options, with certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate qualifications available in a wide variety of subjects.

Tutors will be on hand to discuss all the options.

There will be sessions on applied sciences, business, music, social work, art and design, laboratory science, computing, engineering, construction, nursing, midwifery and several other subjects.

Open day attendees can also tour the campuses, at Christchurch and at Timaru, find out about the wide range of support services available to students and even enrol on the day (ID such as a passport or birth certificate is required).

As well as school leavers, the event is expected to attract many adult learners, from people seeking to gain new skills in order to re-enter the workforce, to those who want to upskill in their current job or to change career altogether.

Students who’ve already enrolled to study at Ara in 2019 can take advantage of the open day to check out their classrooms, visit the library, get their student ID and sort out their transport options.

Open Day takes place from 2pm to 5pm on Thursday, January 31, at Ara’s Christchurch city campus on Madras Street, the Woolston campus on Ensors Road and at the institute’s Timaru campus on Arthur Street.

Ara’s new health campus, Manawa, on Antigua Street in Christchurch will be open for tours and information sessions between 3.30pm and 5pm (following the building’s official opening by the Minister of Health earlier in the afternoon).

The Lions Club of Ashburton are hoping the South Island Motor Home and Caravan Extravaganza will once again bring in the crowds.

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After taking over the South Island Motor Home and Caravan Extravaganza last year, the Lions Club of Ashburton is hoping to take the event to new heights this year.

Murray and Bev Meadows initiated and ran the event until it was handed over to the Lions club for the 2018 edition.

This year’s event is set to be held on the weekend of February

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16 and 17, and will be open from 9am to 4pm at the Ashburton Showgrounds.

“We could see the opportunity in the event,” Lions Club of Ashburton member Tony Adams said.

“It is the only event like it in the South Island where private sellers can wheel and deal.

“We have also expanded it this year and will have a marquee for bits and bobs to be sold.”

A social event will be held on the Saturday as a fundraiser for the Mid Canterbury Rugby Supporters Club in the venue under the main grandstand at the showgrounds.

The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association will also be in attendance to offer services including renewal of self-containment certificates for members, as well electrical warrant of fitnesses for a fee.

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■ CHRISTCHURCH SOUTHERN MOTORWAY

Project nearly two-thirds complete

By Jonathan Leask jonathan@selwynapp.nz

Now in its third year of construction, the Christchurch Southern Motorway Stage 2 (CSM2) project is gearing up for the most important construction season yet.

With more than 215 people currently working on-site, the project is nearly two-thirds complete.

The opening of new local road Justine Drive and the extension of John Paterson Drive to connect up to Halswell Junction Road happened earlier in 2018.

Extensive earthworks, utility relocations and drainage across the entire 14.5km CSM2 alignment have made way for all aspects of the project to take form.

Large stretches of the alignment have been formed, sealed and landscaped.

A number of project milestones were achieved in the last quarter of 2018.

Firstly, traffic on Main South Road (SH1) was switched onto the new northbound lanes, between Hoskyns Road and Robinsons Road.

Widening Main South Road (SH1) to two lanes in each direction while maintaining traffic flow is a large and complex operation.

This switch allowed construction of the southbound lanes to commence.

Following the traffic switch, the remaining beams at the Weedons Interchange have been installed.

The first of the project’s eight bridges, the Trents Road bridge, opened to traffic in December 2018.

Trents Road had been closed during construction of the bridge.

A temporary road at Springs

Road was also opened during November making way for the underpass construction to commence.

Temporary roads are still operating at Halswell Junction Road and Shands/Marshs Road which continue to keep traffic moving through these busy areas.

During September 2018 the first of 40 beams were installed at the Halswell Junction Road interchange and when completed

the interchange will link motorists with the Christchurch Southern Motorway Stage 1 (CSM1) at Halswell Junction Road.

To the side of the interchange, the extension of the Owaka subway is nearing completion.

An off-road pedestrian/cyclist shared use path will connect the Owaka subway to the existing Little River Rail Trail via local roads.

A shared pedestrian and cycle path will be provided on all local

road bridges on CSM2.

Traffic management around the Shands/Marshs interchange will continue to change as phases of the interchange construction are completed.

Construction to connect Robinsons Road with Curraghs Road by passing under Main South Road will commence this year.

During 2019, access will be provided from Main South Road to Larcombs Road.

The final layout will see Larcombs Road become a cul-de-sac and Berketts Road will be left turn in and left turn out on the Main South Road.

Originally planned for earlier completion, the interchange at Weedons Road is taking longer than expected.

It is now due for completion by mid-2019 providing the weather allows.

NZTA apologised for any inconvenience the delay may cause the local residents and road users but said there has been a lot of work going into the section of the project including the laying of power cables underneath the ground.

The last of the 58-tonne bridge beams have now been craned into place.

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OUR VIEW

The effects of freedom camping T

he art of freedom camping sure gets a lot more airtime than it probably deserves.

Consistently you see news items concerning incidents where freedom campers have established themselves at various spots around the country – much to the dismay of locals and officials.

There has been some attempt at combatting the issue in some instances though and certain areas are now establishing specific locations which are freedom camping friendly, much to the delight of the casual tourist who is willing to slum it for a couple of nights, as opposed to paying to stay at a motor camp or

camping ground.

But it’s those two businesses which are suffering the most.

Earlier this month the Westland District Council established two areas which are open to freedom campers and has earmarked plans for three more to be established in the near future.

These areas offer free rubbish and toilet facilities – all of which

are funded by the taxpayer.

But just down the road from these freedom camper friendly areas are fully-fledged accommodation venues used frequently by the very same type of camper who is now getting almost the same facilities just down the road – for free.

Hardly seems fair for those trying to make an honest living, does it?

Understandably, owners of those camping grounds are more than a little frustrated.

They’ve seen a noticeable drop in patronage since the areas were established and advertising about them began on various tourist-type applications which

show freedom camping allowed locations.

And so a local business suffers, while tourists get a free location to park up and spend the night, without any real benefit to the local economy.

But, even without freedom camping sites, people are still going to test their luck in certain situations.

They’ll park up where they want to park up and only move on if asked to by officials.

But by encouraging the act with designated areas, another proud tradition of spending time travelling around New Zealand and staying at a camping ground is being, in some way, taken away

from the travel experience.

In a perfect world, anyone should be able to rock up to any slice of land in this country that isn’t privately owned and perch up for the night if they wish too.

But others have shown it’s a privilege that shouldn’t be afforded and it’s how we’ve arrived at this current situation.

Our place is a beautiful place.

It’s a canvas like no other.

Why should we offer something for free when those it hurts are often true-blue Kiwis trying to make a living by providing a service to people who are enjoying everything we have to offer?

It’s a bit like shooting yourself in the foot.

the American hostages freed from Iran.

In 2006, Coretta Scott King, widow of the Rev Martin Luther King Jr, died in Rosarito Beach, Mexico, at age 78.

Ten years ago: Michael Steele was elected the first black chairman of the Republican National Committee.

Five years ago: An appeals court in Florence, Italy, reinstated the guilty verdict against US student Amanda Knox and her exboyfriend for the 2007 murder of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher. (Knox was exonerated by the Italian Supreme Court in 2015.)

One year ago: In his first State of the Union address, President Donald Trump called on Congress to make good on long-standing promises to fix a fractured immigration system and issued ominous warnings about deadly gangs, the scourge of drugs and violent immigrants living in the country illegally; the speech also included calls for optimism amid a growing economy. In the Democratic response, Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy III said soaring stock prices had boosted investor portfolios and corporate profits but had not eased the anxieties of middle-class families.

Today’s birthdays: Actor Gene Hackman is 89. Actress Vanessa Redgrave is 82. Country singer Jeanne Pruett is 82. Chess grandmaster Boris Spassky is 82. Country singer Norma Jean is 81. Former Vice President Dick Cheney is 78. Rhythm-andblues musician William King is 70. Singer Phil Collins is 68.

Actor Charles S. Dutton is 68.

Actress Ann Dowd is 63. Actresscomedian Brett Butler is 61.

Singer Jody Watley is 60. Actorfilmmaker Dexter Scott King is 58. The King of Jordan, Abdullah II, is 57. Actor Wayne Wilderson is 53. Actor Norbert Leo Butz is 52. The King of Spain, Felipe

VI, is 51. Country singer Tammy Cochran is 47. Actor Christian Bale is 45. Rock musician Carl Broemel is 45. Actress Olivia Colman is 45. Actress-singer Lena Hall is 39. Pop-country singer-songwriter Josh Kelley is 39. Actor Wilmer Valderrama is 39. Actress Mary Hollis Imboden is 33. Actress Kylie Bunbury is 30.

Actor Jake Thomas is 29. Actress Danielle Campbell is 24.

Thought for today: “Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live.” – Dorothy Thompson, American author, journalist and radio commentator (born 1893, died this date in 1961).

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, January 30, the 30th day of 2019. There are 335 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On January 30, 1948, Indian political and spiritual leader Mohandas K. Gandhi, 78, was shot and killed in New Delhi

by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu extremist.

On this date: In 1649, England’s King Charles I was executed for high treason.

In 1911, Bookies take last bets on New Zealand racecourses after a 1910 amendment to the Gaming Act banned bookmakers from New Zealand racecourses, other public places and hotels.

In 1933, Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany.

In 1945, during World War Two, a Soviet submarine torpedoed the German ship MV Wilhelm Gustloff in the Baltic Sea with the loss of more than 9000 lives, most of them war refugees; roughly 1000 people survived.

Adolf Hitler marked the 12th anniversary of his appointment as Germany’s chancellor with his last public speech in which he called on Germans to keep resisting until victory.

In 1948, aviation pioneer Orville Wright, 76, died in Dayton, Ohio.

In 1968, the Tet Offensive began during the Vietnam War as Communist forces launched surprise attacks against South Vietnamese towns and cities; although the Communists were beaten back, the offensive was seen as a major setback for the US and its allies.

In 1969, The Beatles staged an impromptu concert atop Apple headquarters in London; it was the group’s last public performance.

In 1972, 13 Roman Catholic civil rights marchers were shot to death by British soldiers in Northern Ireland on what became known as Bloody Sunday.

In 1981, an estimated 2 million New Yorkers turned out for a ticker-tape parade honouring

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Jami-Lee Ross

The Nats played dirtier than anyone

By HeatHer du Plessis-allan

T

here’s nothing edifying about the Jami-Lee Ross story.

From the moment he decided to take on the National Party, it’s been dirty, bottom-trawling, way-too-personal.

So, I don’t blame you if revulsion was your reaction to this week’s naming of Southland MP Sarah Dowie as Ross’ former lover. It’s gross. But it had to happen.

And here are three reasons why.

The first is that police are involved.

Police are investigating a nasty text sent from Dowie’s phone to Ross’, which ended with the words “You deserve to die”. Ross claims the text contributed to him considering self-harm.

A police investigation is a serious matter. Especially when it relates to a sitting MP. The media cannot protect an MP in that situation.

When weighing up whether to name Sarah Dowie, the question the media has to ask is not “why name her?”, but rather “why not?”.

There has to be a very good reason not to name a Member of Parliament, who must always

remain answerable to the public who elected them. The default must always be that the public has a right to know.

This isn’t a judgement on whether police will find anything to prosecute. That isn’t the media’s job to determine. It’s simply a judgement on whether the public deserve to know – or not know – which MP the police investigation relates to.

The second reason is not one that I imagine would have weighed on the final decision to publish Dowie’s name, but it’s one that now can’t be ignored.

And that is the National’s Party’s disgraceful personalising of politics.

Ross is no innocent, but the Nats played dirtier than anyone.

It’s National’s fault that this affair is public. More specifically, it’s deputy leader Paula Bennett’s fault.

It was Bennett who, surprisingly, lifted the bedsheets and publicly accused Ross of inappropriate behaviour as a “married Member of Parliament”.

Bennett’s stunt appeared a calculated attempt to deliberately discredit Ross. It took a story that had been about alleged electoral fraud and made it one about sex.

It seems the National Party had turned a blind eye to Ross’ affair when it suited them, then weaponised it when they wanted him gone.

If that behaviour is unbecoming of a male married MP, it must also be unbecoming of the female married MP involved.

Unless action has also been taken against Dowie, the party risks being accused of hypocrisy.

Further, Ross has accused Dowie of being one of four women who anonymously levelled sexual harassment allegations against him. If that’s the case, she can hardly expect to be able to lob grenades with the protection of anonymity.

And finally, some of the criticism around naming Dowie has been along gender lines. Which, quite frankly, is ridiculous.

Surely no one can argue with a straight face that it’s fair game to out a male MP for infidelity, but not a female MP for the same sin.

Each is elected, each is accountable.

Truth is, neither of them should ever have been outed for this affair. It’s none of our business. But the National Party took it there first.

So, if you’re angry with any-

body that it’s got to this stage, be angry at them.

Even though the decision to name Dowie is the right one, the pity is that it still feels part of someone’s political play.

The media is still being used to someone’s advantage.

And it’s probably Ross’.

He’s really the only significant player who wanted Dowie named. He tried to do that at least twice in interviews with Newstalk ZB and the Herald.

It’s people close to him who released the text.

It’s sad that it’s come to this.

So many people have been hurt along the way. Marriages are over, innocent spouses are hurt, children are involved.

This is on both Ross and National. Ross for repeatedly trying to out his former lover. National for first outing Ross.

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YOUR VIEW Ashburton Art Gallery & Museum What an absolutely amazing effort the staff and volunteers of these two organisations have put in to activities for the children of our district over the summer holidays.

From searching for Santa to vegetable and sustainability education, to hands on building and making, right through to Snark hunting.

They deserve a very large thank you for putting all these activities on for the community, at no charge.

Our holidays wouldn’t have been the same if it wasn’t for the chance to head along to this fantastic resource we have in town.

I would encourage anyone who hasn’t been to head in and have a look and appreciate the work of the staff and the volunteers.

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■ FRANCE

Historic low road toll Road deaths in mainland France have hit a new low just six months after the government introduced controversial new 80km/h speed limits, it has been announced.

But with anger from “yellow vests” mounting nationwide over the new restrictions – leading to 60 per cent of the country’s speed traps being damaged or destroyed – the prime minister conceded that demands to row back on the limits were legitimate in some cases.

Last year, some 3250 people were killed in road traffic accidents in mainland France, nine fewer than the previous record in 2013.

The fall came after three consequent years of rising death tolls between 2014 and 2016 – an unprecedented spike since 1972, followed by a plateau in 2017.

The worrying rise prompted the government to cut speed limits on 400,000 km of twoway B-roads with no central reservation from 90km/h to 80km/h last July.

That sparked howls of disapproval from automobile groups, who said the measure was another wheeze to fleece motorists via speed traps and would even cause dangerous and un-ecological traffic jams.

Some analysts say the speed limit was the initial catalyst for the gilet jaune (yellow vest) movement, even before resistance erupted against President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to slap new green taxes on diesel and petrol in the New Year.

Some 78 per cent of the French oppose the changes, according to one recent poll.

Announcing the road deaths drop, Edouard Philippe, the prime minister, said the effects of the new restrictions were “without ambiguity” and that 116 lives had been saved be-

Paris in meltdown Paris Jackson has reportedly checked into rehab after being left “devastated” by the Leaving Neverland documentary.

According to The Sun, the star is “utterly distraught” by the film in which allegations against her late father have resurfaced so close to the 10th anniversary of his passing in June. She reportedly suffered a complete meltdown after the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this month and entered a treatment facility amid concerns for her emotional and physical health. Sources close to her revealed she had “decided that she needed to take some time off to reboot, realign and prioritise her physical and emotional health.”

Road deaths in France have been reduced by the new speed laws. cause of them.

“We took a decision that we knew was unpopular,” he said.

“We are proud of the results, of the lives saved.”

But the French drivers’ organisation “40 millions d’automobilistes” pointed out that road deaths had already started to fall at the start of 2018 before the new speed limit cut was implemented.

“Death rates had generally been slowing down, even a year before the speed limit,” said the motorists’ group.

In a nod to anger over the restrictions, Philippe said it was “legitimate to discuss the issue” in the current “great de-

bate” launched by Macron in a bid to defuse the gilet jaune revolt.

“But it would be mad to lower the level of ambition,” he went on. “I wouldn’t want measures to be taken that would degrade this figure, raise the number of road accidents, the number of injured,” he said.

“We are proud that we have shouldered our responsibilities.

“Before the end of the debate, after the debate, everyone will have to assume theirs before the French.”

Philippe has stuck his neck out over the new speed limit, a source of tension with Ma-

cron, who reportedly blasted it as a “stupid mistake” of the prime minister’s doing and not in his electoral manifesto.

The president has said he would be willing to find a more intelligent way of cutting deaths while aides have let it be known they could be willing to grant local authorities the power to rescind the speed limits in certain cases.

But Chantal Perrichon, president of the “league against road violence” said that allowing local MPs or regional heads to set speed limits would herald a “return to feudalism, with barons who had the power of life and death over serfs”. - PA

Kiwi singer wows Poms Kiwi singer Eden Kavanagh has become one of few Kiwis – if not the only one – to make it to the blind auditions of The Voice UK, and fans are loving her. The 24-year-old appeared on the show at the weekend and stunned the audience with her rendition of They Just Keep Moving the Line from TV series Smash.

Unfortunately, she didn’t make it through, causing an uproar from outraged fans who have taken to social media to express their views.

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Woman partied as her kids died in hot car A Texas mother whose two young children died in a hot car while she partied inside a shed was sentenced to 40 years in prison yesterday.

Police say that on June 7, 2017, Amanda Hawkins, then 19, drove her 1- and 2-year-old daughters to the hospital.

The girls were in dire condition and their mother claimed they’d collapsed after smelling flowers at a nearby lake, Kerr County Sheriff Rusty Hierholzer told The Washington Post last year.

But police quickly determined that flowers weren’t the culprit.

Instead, the girls’ mother intentionally left them in her car

overnight while she partied with friends, according to Hill Country Breaking News.

The children – Brynn Hawkins, 1, and Addyson Overgard-Eddy, 2 – were trapped in the car for 15 to 18 hours as temperatures in Hill Country reached close to 90 degrees.

That evening, someone heard the girls crying in the car and asked Hawkins to bring them inside.

“She said: ‘No, it’s fine.

They’ll cry themselves to sleep,’ “ Hierholzer said.

Prosecutors said that Hawkins woke up around noon the next day and had sex before going out and finding

the girls, the Washington Post reported.

“She knew those kids were back there.

“She left them in that car,” Hierholzer said.

Hawkins pleaded guilty in September to two felony counts of abandoning or endangering a child causing imminent danger or death, bodily injury or physical or mental impairment, and two counts of injury to a child, according to People.

In a statement, police said Hawkins was initially reluctant to drive the children to the hospital because “she did not want to get in trouble”.

Prosecutors said that

Hawkins searched online for how to revive someone from heat exhaustion while running cold water on the girls in a futile attempt to save them, the Hill Country Breaking News reported.

“Those precious little girls would still be here today if this had not happened,” Judge Keith Williams told Hawkins during the trial.

“People in our community take better care of their pets than you took care of your kids.”

Williams imposed four sentences of 20 years each, with two sets running concurrently, bringing her total sentence to 40 years.

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Pinto angry over pics With her stunning looks and star credentials, Freida Pinto would be the perfect choice to represent any cosmetics company.

But not L’Oreal, the actress has suggested, as she claims it digitally altered her skin to make it appear lighter in adverts.

The Indian star, 34, was working on a L’Oreal Paris eyeshadow ad in 2011 when she claims she was “sure” that her skin had been lightened. Such was her fury, she says she then demanded to see shots before they were published. L’Oreal denied that her skin had been lightened amid rumours at the time.

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Life insurance bad behaviour found

insurers failing to cancel old policies when a customer transferred to a new policy and continuing to charge premiums on both policies.

It found insurers which failed to notify policyholders of premium increases.

It found some insurers were selling credit insurance to customers who were potentially ineligible.

And it found examples of in-

surers continuing to charge premiums on policies that had been cancelled.

One insurer had sent customers mail-outs with incorrect information, which the insurer knew to be incorrect, but took no steps to inform customers they had been sent incorrect information.

This included telling customers of benefit enhancements they weren’t entitled to and then sub-

sequently declining claims on the basis of those customers being ineligible.

Another insurer has been charging such high premiums for funeral insurance that the amount of premiums was more than the sum insured. That insurer only remediated customers who complained.

The report says that the New Zealand arms of the Australian companies identified by Austral-

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New Zealand trade deficit hits 11-year high Fuel imports drove New Zealand’s annual trade deficit to its highest level in 11 years in 2018.

The annual deficit was $5.86 billion versus an annual deficit of $2.85 billion in the year to December 2017, in line with economists’ expectations. Exports lifted 7.2 per cent on the year to $57.5 billion while imports were $63.4 billion, up 12 per cent on the year.

“The lift in total imports in 2018 reflects large rises in the value of imported petrol and crude oil, as world prices reached high levels in the second half of the year,” international statistics manager Tehseen Islam said. It was the biggest deficit since the October 2007 year.

The value of imported petroleum and products for the December 2018 year was $7.7 billion, up $2.4 billion or 44 per cent compared with the prior 12 months.

Exports of meat and logs led the rise in exports. For the December 2018 year, the value of meat exports increased 12 per cent to $7.4 billion. Logs, wood, and wood articles rose 13 per cent to $5.2 billion.

Milk powder, butter, and cheese, the largest export commodity group, rose 2.5 per cent to $14.3 billion from 2017.

Exports to China lifted 15.2 per cent on the year to $13.9 billion while exports to Australia rose 3.9 per cent to $9.2 billion. Imports

from China rose 14.8 per cent to $12.5 billion while imports from Australia lifted 5.2 per cent to $7.3 billion.

The December trade deficit was a seasonally adjusted $155 million, as exports lifted 6.2 per cent to $5.2 billion and imports were up 0.4 per cent at $5.3 billion.

In actual terms, there was a trade surplus of $264 million in December versus a surplus of $614 million a year earlier. Imports were up 6.6 per cent to $5.2 billion, lifted by higher petroleum and product imports while exports were down 0.5 per cent to $5.5 billion in actual terms.

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riod and 2CheapCars stopped using them in December 2017, after being told of the investigation.

Between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2017, 2CheapCars frequently asked buyers to sign a warranty waiver if they decided not to purchase an extended warranty, the commission said.

The waiver included phrases like “the vehicle you are purchasing does not include a warranty of any kind” and “[If] you choose not to purchase the indicated warranty at this time, you must sign this waiver”.

The commission alleges the waiver misrepresented consumers’ rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (CGA. 2CheapCars operates 14 car yards throughout New Zealand and because the matter is before the court the commission will make no further comments.

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gested there would be drastic drops in vehicle prices, however, there weren’t.

Not only was it found 2CheapCars weren’t in or going into liquidation, most of the 710 cars they were selling had not been discounted.

In January 2017, an advert in a newspaper included the words “84 per cent off” which the commission also alleges is misleading to customers.

Together with the phrase “Massive Stock Liquidation: This Weekend Only” an impression was created the discount was off the price of cars.

However, the investigation found the discount was a $300 GrabOne voucher which could be used towards purchasing a vehicle.

The commission also estimates over 20,000 customers signed warranty waivers during the charge pe-

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Vehicle retailer facing charges Vehicle retailer 2CheapCars is facing 10 charges under the Fair Trading Act 1986 following a 14-month long investigation by the Commerce Commission.

Misleading advertising claims such as “must liquidate” and “84 per cent off” and their use of “warranty waiver” documents got 2CheapCars in the firing line.

Following a number of complaints by consumers, the commission opened the investigation in November 2017 to the car dealership company.

Between September 30 and October 1, 2017, 2CheapCars advertised it was going into liquidation with statements like “2CheapCars is in hot water, it must liquidate immediately” and “A massive price drop this weekend!”.

The commission alleges the advertising was misleading as it sug-

ia’s royal commission into financial services as being responsible for various types of misconduct, such as charging for services never delivered, have said they are confident such problems are unlikely to be occurring in New Zealand.

“We consider this confidence is misplaced. Overall, insurers did not know enough about what issues may exist in their business and there was insufficient effort made to discover them,” the report says.

The joint statement from the FMA and Reserve Bank says “it is not appropriate to name or attribute findings to any individual firms”.

The FMA took the same approach to a review it released in July when it said three of the 11 life insurance companies were responsible for behaviour so bad that it was considering taking regulatory action against them.

It turns out that after follow-up inquiries, the FMA decided further action was unwarranted.

However, by failing to name the three potential transgressors, the FMA had effectively tarred all 11 companies – which were named – with the same brush.

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One New Zealand-based life insurer has been selling a life product to foreign customers, even though cover was only available to New Zealand residents.

Another insurer incorrectly recorded customers’ dates of birth, due to manual errors, resulting in 30 customers being overcharged.

That insurer is now in the process of refunding those affected customers.

Another incorrectly calculated the impact of a consumer price index-linked premium increase by up to 30 times. In all, 223 customers were over-charged.

That problem was discovered in 2015 but the insurer didn’t contact those customers, instead relying on them to complain.

Three years after the event, that insurer had failed to remediate 111 of the affected customers.

These are among the examples of issues and poor conduct uncovered by the review of 16 insurance companies by the Financial Markets Authority and the Reserve Bank.

None of the companies responsible for these problems are identified in the report.

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Summer’s awesome apricots Apricots are so close to the perfect fruit when they are only just ripe that it almost seems a shame to ruin that perfection by cooking them.

However, like all fruit when it’s on the other side of ripe, using them in a cooked dish is their saviour.

Apricots are great given either a sweet or a savoury treatment but eat them any way you like, they’re too good to waste.

Easy apricot jam

Baked apricot chicken

1kg apricots, ripe but firm 1kg sugar Juice of 1 large lemon 2t butter

Lamb and apricot stew 2T olive oil 250g stewing lamb pieces 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, chopped 1T chopped ginger 2t ras-el-hanout 1T tomato purée 5 apricots, chopped 3400ml vegetable or chicken stock Cooked couscous Mint or coriander leaves, and lemon wedges, to serve ■ In a medium-sized pan, heat 1T of the oil.

■ Season the meat and fry briefly until browned.

■ Remove from the pan and add the remaining oil.

■ Add the onion, garlic and ginger, and fry with a little seasoning.

■ Cook for 5 minutes until soft.

■ Add the spice mix, tomato purée, apricots and stock, and return the lamb to the pan.

■ Simmer gently for 25 minutes.

■ Serve with warm couscous, mint or coriander leaves, and lemon wedges.

Roasted fruit salad

Spicy apricot sauce

6 nectarines 6 white peaches 6 apricots 6T demerara sugar 2t ground cinnamon 1/2 C sweet dessert style white wine

1.5kg pitted apricots, chopped 2 medium onions, sliced 1T salt 1/4 t ground nutmeg 1t ground ginger 1/4 t ground cloves 1/4 t ground pepper 1 finely chopped red chilli 2C white sugar 2C white vinegar

■ Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. ■ Put the stone fruit in halves and remove the stones.

■ Mix the demerara sugar and cinnamon together.

■ Place the fruit in a heavy oven tray, skin side down.

■ Scatter a little of the sugar and cinnamon mix over each piece of fruit.

■ Cook in oven for about 1015 minutes until the sugar melts and the fruit is soft and warmed through.

■ Remove from the oven and tip the fruit into a serving bowl with the wine.

■ Allow to cool slightly before serving with ice cream, whipped cream or a Greekstyle yoghurt.

■ Place fruit, onions and salt in saucepan and simmer until juice runs from fruit.

■ Add spices, pepper, sugar and 1C of the vinegar.

■ Cook until fruit is mushy.

■ Puree mixture in a blender.

■ Return to pan, add remaining vinegar and simmer until mixture reaches the consistency of pouring cream.

■ Store in sterilised bottles.

■ Halve or quarter and stone the apricots.

■ Place in a large, heavy-based stainless-steel saucepan.

■ Bring to the boil on low heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.

■ Increase the heat slightly and boil for about 20 minutes, stirring often.

■ Scoop off some of the foam that forms on top into a bowl ■ Test for setting.

■ If necessary, boil for an extra five minutes ■ Watch the jam carefully at this stage as, if it is not stirred, it will burn on the base.

■ When setting point is reached, stir in the butter. This will remove any remaining foam.

■ Pour into hot, sterilised jars and seal.

Apricot chutney 400g fresh apricots 2 onions, finely chopped 4 cloves, garlic crushed 1 whole red capsicum, finely chopped 2t ginger 2t cumin 1t ground coriander 1T mustard powder 1C cider vinegar 1C sugar

1T oil 8 boneless chicken thighs 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3T tomato paste 1T sweet chilli sauce 1T fresh thyme, chopped or 1/2 t dried herbs 1 can crushed tomatoes 8 apricots, halved 1C water 1t chicken stock, powdered ■ Heat oil in a large frying pan or saucepan.

■ Brown chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes on both sides until lightly browned.

■ Set chicken aside.

■ Drizzle a little more oil into the same pan and fry onion and garlic until soft, about 3-4 minutes.

■ Return chicken to pan.

■ Add tomato paste, sweet chilli sauce, herbs, tomatoes, apricots, water and stock powder.

■ Roughly break up the apricots with a wooden spoon.

■ Stir all ingredients together and partially cover with a lid.

■ Simmer on medium heat for 1520 minutes until the chicken is cooked.

■ Serve with rice.

■ Chop the apricots into chunks.

■ Mix all ingredients in a large pot and boil until thick.

■ Pour into sterilised jars.

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A small thing of beauty Guardian photographer Robyn Hood went along to the Trotts Garden Open Day last week in search of capturing the natural beauty of the internationally recognised location. She got more than she bargained for though as picture perfect image after picture perfect image appeared in front of her camera lens. Included in her collection of photos was this one of Ruby Kingsbury admiring the beauty of a simple flower.

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■ Leave to cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Cover and chill in refrigerator until cold. Cut into slices and drizzle with extra passionfruit pulp, to serve.

■ Tip: Straining the passionfruit pulp for the drizzle on top is optional – the seeds make for a good decoration.

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Hamish hits top form

In brief Phoenix pick Gulley Phoenix coach Mark Rudan has dipped into the New Zealand domestic player scene for the first time to bolster his defence. All Whites international fullback Justin Gulley returns to the Phoenix, having played eight A-League games under Ernie Merrick in 2015-16. The 26-year-old was captain of the champion Team Wellington side who qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup tournament in December.

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Violence condemned Violent clashes between Millwall and Everton fans ahead of their English FA Cup clash have been described by police as the worst to take place in London in years.

London’s Metropolitan Police force says the fighting took place over a number of hours and prompted the deployment of more than 200 officers. Millwall’s 3-2 win over the Premier League side was then marred by a video which appears to show home fans engaging in racist taunts of the visitors.

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He might not have been given much hope in the lead up to the Property Brokers Shootout, but Hamish Niles didn’t let the lack of confidence in the form guide stop him at the Ashburton Golf Club on the weekend. Niles, who headed into the tournament as the 11th seed in a strong field of 19, headed off all challenges to win the popular event. Described in the pre-match as a player who ‘on his day could beat all comers’ Niles emerged on top of the pack over the 16th seeded Dave Hewitt, with Ashburton Golf Club patron Bill Hetrick coming in third position from his ranking of 12. The tournament is always a popular event on the annual golf calendar with players competing for a spot in the competition over a number of rounds leading into Christmas and shortly after before the final field is drawn. With one player dropping off on every hole, the competition quickly whittles itself down to a small field with consistency across the course a key ingredient to success.

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Changing of the guard

BY SIMON BRIGGS When the latest world rankings were released yesterday, Naomi Osaka – the freshly minted Australian Open champion – became the sixth woman to stand atop the ladder since the mid-2017, when Serena Williams stepped off the tour to have a baby.

In that period, we have become used to turbulence among the leading players, all jostling to prove themselves the best.

Simona Halep managed to hang on to the No. 1 spot for 48 weeks, but she was never truly dominant, landing only one major in a sequence of eight different champions from as many events.

Osaka could change that pattern.

On a statistical level, she already has, because on Saturday, she became the first woman not named Williams to win back-toback slams since Kim Clijsters in 2010-11.

But her impact extends beyond mere results.

No one since Williams herself has developed such locker-room power.

The assumption has long been

that if Williams shows up fit and focused, and avoids any arguments with officials, she will outclass the field.

Yet Osaka has changed that logic. She is the woman to beat now, thanks to a comparable weight of groundstrokes and superior movement. Only on her milk-float second serve does she show a chink of weakness.

And if Osaka really is the true world No. 1, both in her results and her intimidation factor, then she is closing in on her long-held ambition: to become the new Serena.

According to Laura Penhaul, the British physiotherapist who spent time with the Osaka camp in 2017, this has long been the whole family’s goal.

“That’s what she wants, the footsteps she wants to follow,” said Penhaul, who achieved her own sporting fame when she led a rowing team on a nine-month crossing of the Pacific Ocean.

“Naomi has always idolised Serena, and when she beat Venus Williams in Hong Kong two years ago, it gave her a lot of confidence, the feeling that she could do it against the top dogs.

The whole family have set out to follow the Williams model.

Even her coach, Sascha Bajin, is Serena’s former hitting partner.

“That was the hard thing [about the US Open final between Osaka and Serena].

“It was so upsetting and emotional. It’s great that this time she could achieve the title on clear merit, so that it’s not overshadowed.”

Penhaul’s reference was to the infamous conclusion in New York, when umpire Carlos Ramos’ three code violations against Williams stole the headlines from Osaka’s magnificent display.

Without the pressure she applied on the court, there would have been no need for coaching suggestions from Patrick Mouratoglou in the players’ box, nor for the racket smash that sent the whole occasion into meltdown.

It is to Osaka’s credit, then, that she has regrouped and effectively consigned that fiasco to history.

Her eyes are already focused on the two surface-specific slams in Paris and London. Asked on Saturday night whether she had ambitions to match the “Sere-

na slam” — the capture of four successive majors – she replied: “I’m not going to lie and say that thought hasn’t crossed my mind.”

For Penhaul, who worked with Osaka during tournaments in Stuttgart, Strasbourg and Hong Kong, it is a pleasant feeling to see her former client coming out of herself and speaking with growing freedom.

“Naomi has had a belief that she is different to everybody else,” she said.

“She thinks she has a weird sense of humour. She blurts things out, sometimes they’re unexpected, but it’s a good sense of humour, too. She has a lovely heart, and she is becoming more confident in who she is.”

Penhaul’s appreciative comments echo the words of Bajin.

“I believe the more open we are and the more honest we are and show vulnerability sometimes, the better this world is just going to be,” Bajin said, when asked about Osaka’s quirky personality.

“And all the fake emotions, I’m not a fan of it.”

He didn’t explain who the last comment was aimed at. But it was possible to guess. - NZME

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In brief Lyle ace honoured Jarrod Lyle’s unforgettable hole-inone on the iconic 16th hole at the Phoenix Open is to be honoured with memorial on the TCP Scottsdale golf course. Lyle, who died last year after a long battle with leukaemia, had the 15,000-strong crowd in the stadium that lines the famous par-3 hole on their feet with his ace during the second round of the 2011 tournament. It was the popular Australian’s first hole-in-one during his professional career and he took off his cap and celebrated hard with the raucous crowd.

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Scott cracks $50m Adam Scott believes a return to his best form is imminent after becoming the first Australian to reach $US50 million on the US PGA Tour with a runner-up finish at the Farmers Insurance Open in California.

In his event debut, Scott finished two shots behind Justin Rose, who posted a three-under-par 69 and a 21-under total. Rose’s 267 marked the lowest winning 72-hole score at the Torrey Pines event since the South course was re-designed in 2001, eclipsing the 19-under Tiger Woods posted when he claimed the 2008 edition. Scott’s secondplace cheque of $US766,800 took his PGA Tour career prize money to $US50,184,193.

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Bird determined Out of the saddle and working hard: The Tinwald Cycling Club contested the John Cleary Memorial on Sunday.

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Scammell wins close battle line a mere three seconds behind the winning group.

Nick Grijns led in the bunch to lay claim to the final podium position.

Don Summerfield pulled out a top shelf performance to secure fourth place.

Brent Kircher and John Doherty wound back the clock to fill out the top half dozen finishers.

Scratch marker Steve Hands claimed fastest time honours, riding the distance in 70.47, and

The Tinwald Cycling Club headed north to Rakaia on Sunday to contest a 50km handicap event.

The front markers dug deep to stay away from the chasing bunches.

Lynnie Scammell had the final say, getting to the line first to take victory and lift the John Cleary Memorial Trophy.

Co-marker Liz Wylie, who continues to go from strength to strength, took out the second place spoils.

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Zoe Spillane put her new bike to good use to take victory in the junior race and also secured second fastest time.

Lily Davidson, having her first hit out for the season, stormed into second place.

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Jack Templeton secured fourth place and third time.

Sue Templeton bettered her son’s efforts to take victory in division two.

Brian Ellis saw off the challenge of Janette Hooper to secure second place and fastest time honours.

Next week the club will contest a 48km graded scratch race around the Wakanui Beach block.

Jack Bird says he will be out to prove a point at left centre for Brisbane this NRL season after getting welcome clarity on his position from new coach Anthony Seibold.

The former NSW star arrived at the Broncos in 2018 amid much fanfare on a deal worth $4 million. But he did not deliver bang for Brisbane’s buck, limited to just eight games due to injuries. Now fully fit, Bird said he was focused on forming a devastating combination with NSW centre James Roberts. - AAP

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■ OPINION

In brief

Another sporting career dashed W

ell aren’t we just some of the smartest cookies in the jar.

Another week and more tales of success from Mid Canterbury locals on the national and international sporting stage – we really do punch well and truly above our weight when it comes to sport.

Whether it be shooting, long distance running, swimming, cricket or pretty much anything you can think of, you can almost guarantee a local sporting name will be competing and performing with great distinction.

Now, I can already see the glee in your eyes about not having to read about another tale of my sporting prowess this week as you have for the past couple, but I’m sorry to say that I am going to relate one particular achievement this week.

Ever since I came back to Mid Canterbury and to the Guardian a few years ago, I’ve been amazed at the feats of Taonga Mbambo.

This remarkable young athlete

is competing in one of the toughest and gruelling sports of all and is achieving some quite amazing results as well.

And in many ways, I can liken Taonga to myself back when I was his age.

I too was a school cross-country champion at a couple of points during my schooling years.

I liked to run and tended to treat such events like I was in a horse race and try and get as far in front of my rivals as soon as possible and then hope like anything that I had the stamina to get back in the school gate before they did.

Sometimes, it worked.

Other times it didn’t – and then there’s the time we parked a car halfway round the course and hopped in, only to drive past our school mates before jumping out again and pretending we’d run the entire way, but the less said about that year the better, probably.

I went to the Canterbury Championships one year, thinking I was a bit of a chance.

My ruthless go hell-for-leather

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approach had worked on the school scene quite easily and I naturally presumed that it would go the same up in the big smoke of Christchurch.

A physical education teacher at Mount Hutt College warned me that my choice of tactics wouldn’t work against the kids from up the road, but as was the case for most of my schooling, the sage advice was quickly brushed aside in favour of my own theory.

I punched out and expected to end up in front of the pack early doors as I pushed myself to try and establish a margin.

Unfortunately, it took all of a few hundred metres of racing to realise that the speed which I believed would surely be more than enough to get in front of the pack was in fact nothing more than a mere cruising

speed for a large majority of my rivals.

And thus, my dreams of being an Olympic athlete and running long distance for my country came to a juddering halt, with a finish just inside the top 20 nowhere near meeting my expectations.

Despite that defeat, I’ve always found something quite liberating about running long distances.

You’re on your own, it’s only your responsibility to get the possible result.

No chance for the blame game on a lacking team-mate in this sport.

But to make it to where Taonga has got is a remarkable achievement and one he should be, and I’m very sure he is, proud of, because it’s a long and tough road, literally.

That’s the same for anyone we might profile within these pages who has achieved on the big stage, their effort and application is immense and it’s wonderful to be able to put them in the spotlight to celebrate their successes.

■ CRICKET

Black Caps ring changes

By Niall aNdersoN The Black Caps are calling on two returning players as they look to earn some respectability in their final two ODIs against India.

Jimmy Neesham and Todd Astle have been recalled to the Black Caps ODI squad, after proving their fitness in the domestic Twenty20 Super Smash over the past week.

Neesham replaces fellow all-rounder Doug Bracewell, while Astle comes in for Ish Sodhi as the leg-spinner for the final two ODIs. Neesham shone in the threegame ODI series against Sri Lanka earlier this month with some powerful performances, before missing the one-off T20 with a grade-one hamstring strain.

He should slot straight back into the starting XI for the final two matches, with Bracewell – who smacked a quickfire 50 but took no wickets in his two ODIs – making way.

Astle was included in the ODI squad to play Pakistan in November, but was ruled out of the tour before the first match with a knee injury, having only recently returned to domestic cricket with Canterbury.

His inclusion is surprising that it comes at the expense of Sodhi, who went for just 43 runs from his 10 overs in a solid performance in the second ODI, but leaked 53 runs from seven overs in the third defeat.

However, Black Caps selector Gavin Larsen explained that the selections were in line with a World Cup campaign plan, as they aim to give opportunities to different players.

“Doug and Ish have been two of the brighter spots of the ODI series so far and we’ve been encouraged by their performances against a quality Indian side,” said Larsen. “It’s great to welcome back the all-round skills of Jimmy and Todd and we’re looking forward to seeing what they can bring to the series.

“We’re still looking to keep our options open with selections at this stage and ensure we continue to learn as much as we can about our players.”

Bracewell and Sodhi will be available to play for Central and Northern Districts respectively in the Super Smash.

- NZME

James Harden has been scoring at a pace not seen since Wilt Chamberlain in the 1960s. He doesn’t want to talk about it, of course. He never does, whether things are going well or not.

But it is clear he is enjoying this because his scoring outburst has coincided with Houston climbing the standings, back among the top teams in the Western Conference after an early-season slump. “I love to hoop,” he said. “I love to just be out there and the grind.” In 13 games this month, last season’s MVP is averaging 44.1 points. - AP

Adams puts on a move Euro-step? Try Kiwi-step. Thunder centre Steven Adams incorporated some Kiwi flavour when playing against the Milwaukee Bucks yesterday with an impressive sidestep which went viral on social media.

After grabbing a steal, Adams dribbled down the court before taking a quick sidestep to convert a layup and give the Thunder a 6452 lead. The clever move, known as the euro-step, caught global attention on social media with fans praising the Kiwi’s footwork as something the All Blacks would be proud of.

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Scorchers embarrassed Perth Scorchers have produced one of the worst powerplays ever seen in T20 cricket on the way to an embarrassing 78-run BBL loss to Melbourne Renegades at Optus Stadium. The Renegades posted 5-157 after being sent in to bat – a total that at first appeared to be a tad under par. But the Scorchers were in disarray after sinking to 4-12 from their six-over batting powerplay, with the home side eventually dismissed for 79 in 16 overs. It was the fourth lowest total in BBL history.

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Rayudu suspended India’s part-time off-spinner Ambati Rayudu has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect, the International Cricket Council said yesterday. Rayudu was reported on January 13 for a suspect bowling action during India’s first one-day international (ODI) of their series against Australia and the 33-yearold chose not to submit to a test of his action within the stipulated period of 14 days. “The suspension will remain in place until he is tested, and can demonstrate he is able to bowl with a legal action,” the ICC said in a statement. - NZME

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Australia’s most prolific test opener Matthew Hayden has urged Marcus Harris to put the cut shot away until after he reaches three figures in his innings and start playing straighter for longer. Harris has been one of Australia’s best finds of the summer with starts in all but one of his eight innings, but he is yet to turn any of those scores into centuries. The left-hander was caught at point on 44 in Australia’s seriesopening win over Sri Lanka, and has also been out trying to hit balls square from well outside off stump on three other occasions this summer. Hayden, who amassed 8625 runs at the top of the order with 30 centuries, said Harris had to restrain himself for longer in order to thrive at test level. - AAP

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■ ATHLETICS

National honours

By Matt MarkhaM

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Exciting Ashburton long-distance runner, Taonga Mbambo’s efforts over the past 12 months have earned the former Ashburton College student a spot in the national cross-country side.

Mbambo was named as part of the 21-strong squad to head to Aarhus in Denmark at the end of March to compete in the 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships as a member of the Junior Men side.

The championships are being described as unlike anything before, with competitors running across a wild and unique event on the grassy, sloping roof of the Moesgaard Museum and in the nature area around the spectacular building.

Mbambo’s selection comes hot on the heels of a huge 2018 calendar year, where he rose to the attention of everyone in the long-distance running world with some incredible results.

He started 2018 by felling a 37-year-old record at the Ashburton College athletics finals day – beating the previous record for the 3000m held by Bruce Gabites by six seconds.

He followed that up by breaking the record in the same event at the Aoraki Championships a few weeks later.

At the South Island Secondary School s’ Athletics Championships Mbambo was fourth in the under 19 men’s 3000m, finishing just seconds behind the winner in 9.01.39 minutes. He was also eighth in the 1500m.

At the Ashburton College school cross-country he was first to cross the finish line in the 4km senior boys’ race, in 12 minutes 47 seconds.

Mbambo was also part of the Ashburton College team that contested the Canterbury secondary schools’ road race in May. The team was third overall, with Mbambo the fourth individual across the line.

His selection in the New Zealand secondary schools’ cross country team to travel to the Australian Championships followed his sixth place finish at the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Cross Country in Taupo where he ran a time of 19.50 minutes.

Add to that his effort for third in the New Zealand Cross Country Championships in the Under 18 division, his victory in the Under 18 Canterbury Road Race Championship and his effort to finish 12th in the Australasian Cross Country Championship and his selection this week should come as no surprise to anyone.

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In brief Naholo on the move?

The predicted All Blacks exodus after the 2019 Rugby World Cup could include Waisake Naholo. The powerful winger’s contract with New Zealand Rugby expires at the end of 2019, and he has been linked with a move to England. RugbyPass is reporting that both Wasps and London Irish are interested in Naholo’s services, with the 27-yearold having fallen slightly down the pecking order after a mixed season in 2018. With Rieko Ioane seemingly having one wing on lock, Ben Smith and Jordie Barrett impressing on the wing, and George Bridge emerging, competition for places will be fierce.

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Ashley-Cooper returns Wallabies veteran Adam AshleyCooper has signed a one-year deal to return to the NSW Waratahs for the upcoming Super Rugby season. The 34-year-old outside back wants to use the opportunity to push his claims to play for the Wallabies at a fourth Rugby World Cup in Japan later in the year.

Based overseas since the last World Cup, Ashley-Cooper has played 117 tests.

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Rugby going private?

New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew is remaining tight-lipped after arriving in Los Angeles for dramatic talks which could re-shape the game.

One British newspaper is claiming a privateer is waiting in the wings, ready to take over rugby. The proposals to be put forward at the meeting of Tier One nations are said to include a more even distribution of money, which would be welcomed

by New Zealand and other southern hemisphere countries. There is also talk of a supremacy decider between the Six Nations and Rugby Championship winners.

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Tonegato returns

Taonga Mbambo has been selected in the New Zealand Cross Country team.

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Australia’s women’s rugby sevens side return to the Sydney Sevens this weekend sitting an unfamiliar fourth in the world series standings and without Shannon Parry (shoulder), Charlotte Caslick (hand) and Demi Hayes (ankle), while Emilee Cherry is pregnant.

The return of Emma Tonegato from her second major shoulder operation is some solace.

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■ RUGBY

Mitchell rates Ireland above ABs Former All Black coach John Mitchell has squeezed his old team down the rankings.

Mitchell, an assistant to England boss Eddie Jones, has elevated Ireland above New Zealand in his own version of the world rankings.

But he was hardly complimentary about Ireland either, telling the Irish Times the men in green would attempt to “bore the s*** out of us”.

While Ireland beat the All Blacks last year, Steve Hansen’s side still sit on top of the world rankings.

But not in Mitchell’s world.

On the eve of a much anticipated Six Nations opener between Ireland and England, Mitchell said: “It’s our aim to win the Six

Nations but first up is Ireland and arguably they are the best team in the world.

“If you’re going to play the best team in the world, you might as well get into them straight away.

“They deserved all the honours that came their way in 2018.

“It’s always been tough playing there (Dublin) but it’s even harder now because they’re a well-coached side.”

Mitchell believes Ireland will base their game around halfback Conor Murray’s expert kicking.

“Through their process and being a wellcoached side, they are resilient, they will try and bore us basically,” he said.

England star Owen Farrell is likely to lead

the side after recovering from thumb surgery, while Mitchell said former Hurricanes forward Brad Shields is progressing well from a side strain.

England had a positive set of results in November – only a late disallowed try against New Zealand denied the English a sweep of victories – and has the best bill of health in terms of injuries in recent times.

The match will likely decide if England can win the tournament for the third time in four years.

If England pass that test – and it is a big “if” against the world’s most in-form team – England still has a trip to Cardiff to come in Round Three, with France’s visit to Twickenham sandwiched between them. - NZME

England assistant coach John Mitchell

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■ HARNESS RACING

Hugo targets Lightning

Racing identities seek diversion

By Kurt Bayer Some prominent New Zealand harness racing identities caught up in the police race-fixing probe are trying to avoid a criminal conviction on non-race related charges, while other charges have been dropped, it was revealed yesterday.

Widespread suppression orders mean that for now their names still remain a secret while their cases go through the judicial system.

Some who have been denied name suppression by a district court judge have appealed the decision to the High Court which will hear their cases next month.

Yesterday at Christchurch District Court, two people had their cases put off for the diversion scheme for first offenders to be considered – a chance to avoid a formal court prosecution.

One of them also had two charges – unrelated to race-fixing – dropped.

Another person arrested over the 18-month Operation Inca

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investigation by the National Organised Crime Group denied four charges – again not race-fixing related – and elected through defence counsel James Rapley QC to stand trial by jury.

A fourth person denied five non-racing charges and also elected to face a jury trial.

They will all be back in court on March 25, when another nine harness racing figures arrested after Operation Inca will appear

for a Crown case review hearing.

The charges came after raids on multiple stables and properties in Canterbury, Invercargill, Manawatu and Auckland late last year.

In December, a male driver in his 50s was charged with conspiring with another person to manipulate a race result last year by “administering a substance” to a horse before the race “in order to gain a pecuniary advan-

The John Bary-trained Hugo The Boss picked up his sixth career win and second in succession at Trentham on Saturday in the New World Churton Park. Bary said he has taken a patient approach with the five-year-old gelding and that is starting to pay dividends now. “He’s taken time, he’s only a five-year-old, but it seems like he has been around forever. He’s maturing, he’s in a happy place,” Bary said. A tilt at the Lightning Handicap in March looms. - NZME

tage, namely the winning stakes”.

He denied the charge and elected trial by jury.

North Canterbury trainer Andrew Douglas Stuart, 42, faces four race-fixing allegations, while Graham Henry Beirne, a 71-yearold Christchurch man, has previously denied two race fixing charges and is yet to enter a plea on a third charge.

A 40-year old Canterbury man denies three race-fixing charges and is yet to enter pleas on three unrelated drugs charges.

Three other men – aged 50, 35 and 26 – deny race-fixing allegations, as does Palmerston North man Brent Stephen Wall, 47, and 44-year-old Rolleston-based horse trainer Nigel Raymond McGrath.

Others face drugs charges that their lawyers say is unconnected to the horse racing investigation, including Elie Sawma, a 42-yearold Christchurch hairdresser charged with supplying the Class B controlled drug MDMA, possession of MDMA, and offering to supply the Class A drug cocaine.

- NZME

Savabeel sets pace Boom sire Savabeel set the benchmark once again on day three at Karaka just 24-hours after a colt by the Waikato Stud-based stallion sold for $1.4m. This time it was a member of the fairer sex who set the day’s benchmark when Lot 388, the filly out of Galileo mare Scintillula, was knocked down to the $800,000 bid of Bloodstock agent Dean Hawthorne on behalf of Jonathan Munz. Hawthorne beat out a host of challengers, including Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis, for the filly who traces back to an extended family chock full of European stakes performers and she was on offer through Sir Peter Vela’s Pencarrow Stud draft.

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Hawkes Bay Ri Venue: Hastings Meeting Date: 30 Jan 3 2.25pm ISAAC PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL 1200 5 3.35pm BOSTOCK NEW ZEALAND 2000 $11,000, $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 0x303 Resurgence (6) 58.5 ....................... C Grylls 2019 NZ Meeting number: 4 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 MAIDEN $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1200m Rating 72 Benchmark, 2000m 2 x5709 Waaseem (3) 58.5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 3 Foggy Lyttle h (1) 57.5 ................... J Parkes 1 63819 Royal Ruby td (7) 59 ..............J Fawcett (a2) 3 826 Polizzi h (5) 56.5 ........................ Z Moki (a2) 4 Answer My Prayer (3) 57.5............L Allpress 2 06934 Lady Guinness th (2) 58............ W Pinn (a3) 1 1.15pm MACALEA 2200 MAIDEN $10,000, 2200m 2 4 6x330 Sincerity h (7) 56.5 ..........................D Turner 3 x95x2 Lismore Diamond (4) 55.5 ..........D Mansour 3 62x11 Rippa Eagle (1) 57.5 ....................... T Harris 1 066 Lincoln’s Command (1) 58.5 ....... R Hannam 5 30423 Scomadi (4) 55............................D Mansour 4 4 Penny Royal 55.5 ......................... Scratched 4 08875 Nothing Trivial d (5) 55 ..................L Allpress 2 06 Piccolo Toro (3) 58.5 .....................L Allpress 6 73x3 Allacciato h (2) 55 .........................L Allpress 5 Away Cruising (2) 55.5 ...............M Coleman 5 x7415 Al Vandaam t (4) 54 ...................M Coleman 3 50068 Rigel (7) 58.5 .............................M Coleman 7 42 Kinshasa (8) 55 ..........................M Coleman 6 Champs Elysees h (5) 55.5...............L Hemi 6 x5643 Troup Road th (3) 54 .......................D Turner 4 02 Trumpet (4) 57................................. T Harris 8 45 Mesopic (1) 55 ................................R Myers 5 x4422 Special Light b (6) 56.5 ...............D Mansour 4 3.00 TUMU TIMBERS 1200 MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 7 40390 General Sherman m (6) 54 .........D Mansour 6 73552 Hypatia (5) 56.5 ............................. J Parkes 1200m 6 4.10pm WAIMEA NURSERIES MILE $10,000, Rating 8 5.17pm EVERFRESH TRANSPORT 1400 MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1400m 7 65524 Barzellar (2) 56.5 ............................ C Grylls 1 228x2 Mediterranean Star b (4) 58.5 ......... C Grylls 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 434x The Helix b (9) 58.5 ...................M Coleman 1 x6186 Havoc td (5) 59 8 Count Conti h (2) 57....................... J Parkes 2 1.50pm PROFRUIT 1200 $10,000, Rating 65 Bench- 2 2 x0647 Whowouldknow h (1) 58.5...............D Turner 2 8213 Vichy b (4) 57.5 ...............................R Myers 3 0x02 Waiwetu Lass (1) 56.5 ................D Mansour mark*, 1200m 3 0x795 Torched (3) 58.5 3 1x92 Vickezzmoet h (1) 57.5 .................. J Parkes 4 x5434 Magic Incanto h (5) 56.5 ...............L Allpress 1 x3045 Virtuoso Lad d (4) 59 ...................... T Harris 4 6 Kyz Kuumai (10) 58.5 ...............N Bakar (a3) 4 6x18 Lord Arthur b (6) 57.5 .....................J Riddell 5 26x Rekohu Diva h (6) 56.5 ...................D Turner 2 7x451 Happy Hitter d (1) 57.5 ...............M Coleman 5 0077 Hell Fire (6) 58.5 ......................... R Hannam 5 145 Taming The Shrew (3) 56 ................ C Grylls 6 3370x Vendella (3) 56.5 ............................. T Harris 3 x0560 McPhoebe d (2) 57.5 ....................L Allpress 6 422x4 Harbourside b (4) 57 ....................... T Harris 6 199x0 Chill (2) 56..................................M Coleman 7 Le Cailloux h (7) 56.5 .................. R Hannam 4 x3630 Miss Oahu td (3) 57.5 ................. R Hannam 8 4 Penny Royal h (8) 55.......................R Myers 7 4.45pm ORORA KIWI PACKAGING MILE MAIDEN 7 7x3 If Only I Knew h (2) 56.5 ............ Z Moki (a2) 5 817x6 Quick Choice tdh (5) 56.5 .............. J Parkes

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Race 1: Barzellar, Special Light, Hypatia, Lincoln’s Command Race 2: McPhoebe, Virtuoso Lad, Quick Choice, Happy Hitter Race 3: Foggy Lyttle, Away Cruising, Champs Elysees Race 4: Mediterranean Star, Waiwetu Lass, Vendella, Rekohu Diva Race 5: Rippa Eagle, Al Vandaam, Royal Ruby, Nothing Trivial Race 6: Vickezzmoet, Taming The Shrew, Vichy, Chill Race 7: Kinshasa, Resurgence, Mesopic, Scomadi, Allacciato Race 8: Shez Ekstra, If Only I Knew, The Helix, Sheer Elegance

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 8 Bigtime Rocco nwtd ...........................L Cole way Meeting Date: 30 Jan 2019 NZ Meeting number: 3 9 Bigtime Sheer nwtd ............................L Cole Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 10 45544 Race Me Home nwtd ..................B Hodgson Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 3 12.49pm AON CPF C0 C0, 305m 1 12.14pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 1 35 Bigtime Elvis nwtd ..............................L Cole 1 63344 Goldstar Wilson nwtd .......................S Stone 2 34377 Slick As Jewels nwtd ............. L E Dunkerton 2 87323 Just Like Harry nwtd .......................... N Udy 3 27755 Blue Whizz nwtd.........................B Goldsack 3 23 Bigtime Banjo nwtd ............................L Cole 4 46334 Hopcorn nwtd ..................................... N Udy 4 Ahuroa Princess nwtd ....................R Murray 5 72776 Sedgebrook Saint nwtd .......................F Kite 5 43656 Way Anchor nwtd .......................B Goldsack 6 82744 Final Straw nwtd................................. N Udy 6 Bigtime Dexter nwtd ...........................L Cole 7 4 Bigtime Jamie nwtd ............................L Cole 7 22257 Sefton Brew nwtd ............................... N Udy 8 62524 Bigtime Baxter nwtd ...........................L Cole 8 32 Bigtime Ziggy nwtd.............................L Cole 9 88x Stumblin’ In nwtd ...................... S Gommans 9 7558 Hurricane Ayla nwtd ...................... D Donlon 10 45848 Mister Booze nwtd ......................J McArthur 10 87877 Cawbourne Skid nwtd .............. K Gommans 4 1.06pm PRESIDENTS DASH C1 C1, 305m 2 12.31pm WHANGANUI CHRONICLE C0 C0, 520m 1 57885 Auros Advantage nwtd ................... T Pilcher 1 23 Bigtime Tank nwtd ..............................L Cole 2 45843 Stole Me Wallet 17.50 .............. K Gommans 2 2442 Dino The Fox nwtd .......................M Roberts 3 82533 Bigtime Clyde nwtd ...................... H Mullane 3 72442 Zara Jinx nwtd.................................... N Udy 4 5212 Fifi 17.75 .....................................J McArthur 4 Bigtime Benji nwtd .............................L Cole 5 46135 Jay Wendy 18.04................................ N Udy 5 85334 Jetlag Jag nwtd .........................J McInerney 6 77888 Magnetude Eight 18.11 ............ S Gommans 6 Bigtime Homie nwtd ...........................L Cole 7 54325 Subway Kay 18.28 .....................B Goldsack 7 32347 Grunty Mama nwtd S & .............C Blackburn 8 51548 Opawa Bucks 17.87 .........................R Waite

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8 527x5 La Soeur (7) 56.5 ..........................L Allpress 9 x7x63 Sheer Elegance h (8) 56.5 ................L Hemi 10 252x4 Shez Ekstra h (5) 55 .......................R Myers 11 Intrigue 55 .................................... Scratched 12 Tamsin 55..................................... Scratched Blinkers on: Rigel (R1), Lord Arthur (R6) Blinkers off: Answer My Prayer (R3) Winkers off: Rigel (R1), Al Vandaam (R5) SELECTIONS

9 86777 Queen Kong nwtd .....................J McInerney 10 78788 Lissadell Babe 17.99..................... D Donlon 5 1.24pm LASER PLUMBING C1 C1, 520m 1 77825 Three Of Hearts 30.82 ................B Hodgson 2 65727 Opawa Mine 30.42 ............................. N Udy 3 12236 Bigtime Alfie nwtd ..............................L Cole 4 42768 Magma nwtd ...................................L Doody 5 42245 Lady Jellybean 30.90 ...................M Goodier 6 82x65 Bigtime Buster 30.48 G & ...... S Fredrickson 7 42333 Hashtag Blessed nwtd .................M Roberts 8 34751 Hot Mayhem nwtd ............................ P Clark 9 x8577 Go Slick 30.73.................................... N Udy 6 1.41pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTYS C1 C1, 305m 1 56763 Bigtime Monty nwtd...................... H Mullane 2 62775 Homebush Tulip nwtd ................J McInerney 3 24362 Outa Sims 17.95 ................................ N Udy 4 87123 Sedgebrook Pride 17.95 .....................F Kite 5 67836 Crackle 17.94 .................................... B Hunt 6 77542 Cawbourne Cruz 17.56 ................M Roberts 7 12847 Cassia 18.03 ............................ S Gommans 8 64258 Arthur’s Crown 18.17 .......................R Waite 9 77577 Homebush Clint nwtd ............... K Gommans 10 78788 Lissadell Babe 17.99..................... D Donlon

7 1.59pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C1 C1, 305m

1 37322 He’s A Sharkie 18.09 ............... K Gommans 2 46644 Kaytee Gibbs 17.79...........................M Flipp 3 77877 Cawbourne Mack nwtd ................... C Brider 4 83843 Captain Kate 18.28 .........................C Morris 5 47524 Viking Ash 18.16 ................................ N Udy 6 34262 Watch Your Back 17.86 ......................W Kite 7 66544 Raining Sixes 18.32 ...................B Goldsack 8 75662 Sozin’s Treasure nwtd ...............J McInerney 9 88876 Ahuroa Flyer 18.28 ........................R Murray 10 67878 Bigtime Murphy 18.06 .................. H Mullane 8 2.17pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 C1, 520m 1 113 Funzalo nwtd...............................B Hodgson 2 11656 Diamond Geezer 30.88 ................M Goodier 3 111 Bigtime Lilah 30.22 ............................L Cole 4 83873 Niamh’s Way nwtd ........................P Blanche 5 465P5 Go Show 31.45 .................................. N Udy 6 75353 Jax Jewel nwtd .............................M Roberts 7 75444 Bionic Boy nwtd............................M Goodier 8 48774 Dream On Dreamer 31.14 ..............M Olden 9 x8577 Go Slick 30.73.................................... N Udy 9 2.37pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 305m

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72426 Tuff Jewel 18.27 ............................B Mitchell 23878 Uno Eleven 17.75............................... N Udy x4536 Bigtime Swift 17.86 G & ......... S Fredrickson 84151 Sacha Allen 18.06 ........................M Roberts 56764 Opehu Express 18.03 ......................R Waite 25558 Hotdog Shannon 17.98 ...................C Morris 13557 Shamrock Green 17.88 ..............B Goldsack 81767 Indy’s Boy 17.95 .................................W Kite 78856 Idol Little Girl nwtd ............................M Flipp 67878 Bigtime Murphy 18.06 .................. H Mullane 10 2.52pm HATRICK DASH C1 C1, 305m 1 15555 Clover Fantasy 17.98 ............... K Gommans 2 34622 Pick A Pascal 18.11 G & ........ S Fredrickson 3 63857 Zara Daiken 18.00.............................. N Udy 4 58682 Tuff Temptress 18.28 .....................B Mitchell 5 41878 No Mug 17.90 .................................C Morris 6 18664 Bigtime Hannah 17.88 ............... D P Symes 7 448x5 Tiger Uppercut 17.89 .......................... L Bell 8 11 Bigtime Annie 17.95 ...........................L Cole 9 27667 Little Tornado 18.16..........................R Waite 10 68578 Sozin’s Angel nwtd ....................J McInerney LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 9 x8577 Go Slick 30.73.................................... N Udy 10 68578 Sozin’s Angel nwtd ....................J McInerney way Meeting Date: 30 Jan 2019 NZ Meeting number: 9 2 3.29pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C1 3 3.47pm J P PRINT PETONE C2 C2, 305m Doubles: 1 and 2; 4 and 5 Trebles: 3, 4 and 5 C1, 305m 1 51176 Cool Wolf 17.86............................. D Donlon 1 3.13pm (NZT) FIRST SECURITY C1 C1, 520m 1 58278 Shadow Girl 17.75 ..........................C Morris 2 18131 Sly John 17.99 J & ..............................D Bell 1 67345 Pat Patterson 30.38 ..........................M Flipp 2 64424 Kinetic Shadow 17.84 ......................... L Bell 3 32238 Jinja Rules 17.95 ......................J McInerney 4 24751 Scoobasi 17.68 .................................M Flipp 2 14764 Take Action 30.84.........................M Goodier 3 42557 Empty Pocket 18.28 ........................... N Udy 5 32315 Bigtime Bee 17.79..............................L Cole 3 68142 True Testament 30.74..................B Hodgson 4 58475 Feel The Force 17.54 ............... S Gommans 6 32432 Uno Again 17.71 ................................. L Bell 4 33721 Arm Turner nwtd........................J McInerney 5 46852 Smash Rock nwtd .........................M Gowan 7 6588x Cawbourne Assist nwtd ...............M Roberts 5 45624 Thrilling Eddie 30.13 J & .....................D Bell 6 75638 Cawbourne Zayne nwtd J & ................D Bell 8 42738 Cawbourne Chezzy 17.74.................. N Udy 6 65488 Bigtime Nibbles 31.17 .....................L Doody 7 53485 Prettiest Eyes 18.08 ........................M Olden 9 88438 Renegade Comet 17.72 ....................M Flipp 7 32338 Bigtime Sam 30.52 G & ......... S Fredrickson 8 13526 Purple Circle 18.14 ....................B Goldsack 8 27441 Bigtime Charlote nwtd ........................L Cole 9 37568 Homebush Shea 17.91 ............ K Gommans 10 71x88 Mustang Moo nwtd....................... H Mullane

4 4.04pm WANGANUI TOYOTA C2 C2, 305m

1 13133 Winlock Seana nwtd .................... H Mullane 2 61763 Manimal 17.77 .............................M Roberts 3 34366 White Comet 17.75 ....................... D Donlon 4 27316 Bigtime Lovie 17.68 ...........................L Cole 5 25411 Cawbourne Symsy 17.78 J &..............D Bell 6 24761 Sozin’s Fortune 17.93 ...............J McInerney 7 22465 Go Ash 17.61 ....................................M Flipp 8 61762 Cockney Rip Off 18.05 ....................M Olden 9 75825 Bacon My Heart 17.79 ....................... N Udy 10 46377 Bigtime Bev 17.70 ....................E Duganzich 5 4.29pm MAX REFRIGERATION C2 C2, 305m

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42138 Cawbourne Looks 17.75 .......... K Gommans 252F2 Token Vikkers 17.90 ........................... N Udy 21287 Bigtime On Track 17.77 .......................F Kite 35641 Let’s Go Sprite 17.65 G & ...... S Fredrickson 21635 Culvie Den 17.80 ................................ L Bell 34645 Gotcha Millie nwtd........................ H Mullane 33225 Cawbourne Moss 17.74 ...............M Roberts 38F18 Idol Jan 17.81 ...................................M Flipp 75636 Mr. Postman 17.85 ............................. N Udy 68178 Homebush Belle 17.82..............J McInerney

LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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TRADES, SERVICES

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PUBLIC NOTICES

– Waitangi Day collection Resource Recovery Parks The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park will be open Wednesday 6 February, 2019 and the Rakaia Resource Recovery Park will be closed.

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

Cruz Bromac is still in line for a run in the Hunter Cup.

■ HUNTER CUP

All Stars still have strong Cup hand

BY ADAM HAMILTON

Chase Auckland remains the most interesting Chariots player.

Inter Dominion finalist Spankem won’t He returned from more than 10 months contest Saturday night’s $500,000 Group 1 out through injury with a well-held fourth Hunter Cup at Melton. to Kevin Pizzuto’s Chariots hopeful, Picard, So Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen’s at Menangle last Saturday night. quest for a third Hunter Cup win in the Opinions varied on the run, but Purdon past four runnings will sit with their Bal- said it was “about what we expected to be larat Cup duo Thefixer and Cruz Bromac. honest.”

The Aussie TAB has NZ and Ballarat Cup “We’ve done everything we can at home, winner Thefixer $2.70 equal favourite with he just needs the racing now and he’ll come Tiger Tara. on a lot from the other night,” he said.

Cruz Bromac is on the third line of bet“He’ll back-up in the Hondo Grattan (a ting at $4.50.

Chariots qualifier) at Menangle this week.”

“The big races are so close together you Pizzuto is yet to decide whether Picard can’t run in them all,” Purdon said. will run this week or wait for the Paleface “Spankem won’t run this week.

Adios on February 9.

“He needs to run in a qualifier for the “It’s hard when you’ve got big races in Chariots Of Fire, which will be the Paleface different states on the same night like I Adios (February 9) and it’s asking to much have with Tiger heading to Melbourne to race this week as well.” and a couple of key races at Menangle,” he Purdon and Rasmussen have the first said. three in betting in the Aussie TAB’s ChariPizzuto will definitely run his star speedots of Fire market: Spankem ($3.50), Ashley ster Majordan again at Menangle this week Locaz ($4) and Chase Auckland ($4.50). after he galloped at the start and lost all All three raced last weekend with Ashley hope in the race won by Ashley Locaz last Locaz, who stormed home to win the free- Saturday night. for-all at Menangle, the only winner.

“He was just too fresh.

Spankem was massive in defeat after “He’ll be right don’t worry. I’ll run him sitting parked in slick time and just being this week then probably again six days latedged-out by star Victorian Poster Boy, er in the Newcastle Mile. who had the perfect sit on him, in the “It’s all about having him spot-on for the Group 1 4YO Bonanza.

Miracle Mile,” Pizzuto said.

The win gets Poster Boy automatic entry Pizzuto will wait until after the Hunter into the Chariots and he’s an $11 chance.

Cup to finalise Tiger Tara’s path to the MirHe’s now the best hope for trainer Emma acle Mile.

73St, Burnett Ashburton Members I.B.A.N.Z & & Brokernet Ltd. NZ Ltd. LevelSt, 2, 73 St,|Ashburton Members of NZBrokers I.B.A.N.Z & NZ Brokernet 2, 73 Level Burnett Ashburton | Members of|of I.B.A.N.Z Level Level 2, 73 Burnett St,2, Ashburton |Burnett Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. Stewart after she revealed Breeders Crown Despite his amazing deeds this season, Level 2, 73 Burnett St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. winner Ride High was sidelined with inju- the Miracle Mile rules still require Tiger ry.

Tara to contest a qualifying race. - HRNZ

Mission accomplished for Ellis Te Akau Racing boss David Ellis, who looks a certainty to claim his fourteenth consecutive leading buyer title at the annual National Yearling Sale series, was back amongst the main selling action mid-way through day three at Karaka.

Ellis had outlined his plan prior to the sale to secure a triumvirate of well-bred individuals to make up the 2019 Te Akau

Colts breeding syndicate.

The colts syndicate concept has worked well for Te Akau over a number of years with seven individuals going on to make a career as a stallion after their racing days were completed.

Ellis secured the likely sale-topper, the $1.4million Savabeel colt, Lot 192 from the Waikato Stud draft.

- NZME

ALL residents who M T W T F S S receive kerbside collection on or after Wednesday 6 February will have their bins and/or crate collected the day after their usual collection day. Monday and Tuesday collections will be picked up as usual.

MOTORING

TOYOTA Hilux Surf 1996, 4x4, three litre turbo diesel, factory bull bar, carpet mats, roof rack, fog lights, snorkel, recovery kit.

Excellent condition. $8500. Phone 027 924 0266.

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

Wednesday collections will be picked up Thursday Thursday collections will be picked up Friday Friday collections will be picked up Saturday

Please ensure all rubbish and recycling is placed at the kerbside by 7.30am on collection day.

Neil McCann Group Manager Service Delivery

LIVESTOCK, PETS

BUYER of unwanted animals.

Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals. We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

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HIRE

GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street. Open Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm. Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

Applications are now being sought from groups and organisations for community grants and funding from Ashburton District Council (except Creative Communities and Sport New Zealand). Grants and funding are available for the following five categories:

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GARDENING

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

Call now on 308 0006, premix and chip too. Pickup and delivery options, You can even hire a trailer!

Community Library Grant Community Project Grant Community Events Grant School Holiday Programme Grant Heritage, Biodiversity and Community Infrastructure Grants

Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 28 February, 2019 for the funding to be allocated in July 2019. Application forms and full criteria for each scheme are available from ashburtondc.govt.nz and from the Council office, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton.

GARAGE SALES

CHARITY market and garage sale. Pakeke Lions raising funds for Ashburton community. Cash or Eftpos on sale day. From 9am Saturday, March 2, 2019, Ashburton Racecourse.

Enquiries call Dave 307 4349.

For more information, contact Council on 307-7700 or email info@adc.govt.nz ashbur tondc.govt.nz

FOR SALE

For all subscriber enquiries, missed deliveries, new subscriptions, temporary stops – text, call or email:

Massive Summer Clothing Clearance Up to 70% off Friday, February 1, 10am – 5pm Saturday, February 2, 10am – 4pm

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You are invited to join the Mania-O-Roto Scouting Groups for a SCOUTING MUDSLIDE When: Sunday, February 10 10am-1pm Where: Mania-O-Roto Scout Park, Chalmers Avenue Free entry for all Scouting (wearing Scout scarf), $5 entry for all public (includes a sausage), free for under 5 years.

Old clothes and closed shoes.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SENIOR VEHICLE SALES CONSULTANT/BUSINESS (F & I) MANAGER Toyota has held a special place in the hearts and minds of New Zealanders for generations, and has a reputation for quality and reliability. As a Senor Vehicle Sales Consultant/Business F & I Manager, you’ll be key to helping our customers find a vehicle they’ll love for years to come, and help to represent the Toyota brand in the Mid Canterbury market.

If successful you will be part of a larger team who represent the second largest Toyota sales volume in the South Island and this gives you access to a huge range of vehicle stock in 5 separate locations, and a team dedicated to finding sales solutions for our customers.

You’ll be able to sell both new and used vehicles to Toyota customers, managing F & I opportunities and assisting in promoting these products and services within the dealership and within the community. You’ll be all about ensuring the customer has the outstanding purchasing experience our customers come to expect from our dealership; through giving informed advice and thorough service.

The Sales Consultant role is absolutely essential to our business. You’ll live and breathe Toyota, working to keep our numbers up, our customers happy and Toyota vehicles on the New Zealand roads.

This is a high energy role and encompasses a number of key tasks that will keep you busy.

As with any sales role, this position is predominantly customer facing, for both new and used cars, your engagement will be almost entirely with the customers directly. You will also have an internal focus by way of liaising with our team in the preparation of vehicles for sale, collection and coordinating F & I. As a sales professional, you’ll know any sales role is all about KPI’s – targets. You’ll devote your time to ensuring sales are made wherever possible, presenting our products in the best possible light, and should have no trouble achieving and exceeding your individual targets, and working collaboratively with others to help us achieve team and company sales goals.

Building relationships with your customers will be another real focus, which will in turn help your sales numbers soar. You’ll engage on a personnel level with customers, building trust, and exceeding their expectations for the level of service you provide throughout the purchasing process. You’ll maintain

Painter Paperhanger required to join our busy firm.

Contact Richard 027 626 0784 or at mccreapaintersashburton@gmail.com

Administration / Marketing Role 20 hours/week

FOR SALE

ADULT

CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and ENTERTAINMENT insulated. Sidelifter available TWO beautiful Asian ladies, for delivery. Wilson Bulk $200 for 30 minutes, $300 Transport. Phone 308 7772. for one hour. Full service.

Special Chinese massage.

Phone 021 046 4314.

CARAVANS, TRAILERS

CARAVAN wanted. Anything considered, thanks Phone/text 027 204 9709 or 03 308 5193.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

ASHLEY - Attractive, busty, sweet for fun and action. No texting. Phone 021 0275 9055.

GYPSY, for intimate fun. Sexy, blonde and mature. Five days. Phone 021 0856 3949.

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

ACCOMMODATION offered in Christchurch. Monday Friday, bed/breakfast, dinner by arrangement. Semi self contained, own bedroom and bathroom. Separate entrance and off street parking. On bus route to hospital, Ara and University. $50 a night or $160 for 4 nights. Please phone 027 232 7571.

SPECIAL. New, gorgeous, real busty 42DD, slim, hot, excellent, sexy, friendly, playful service, good massage.

Phone 021 129 7546.

Administered by a Charitable Trust, Trotts is a garden of International significance located in Ashburton.

To support the garden operationally and to further develop the resource, the Trust will need to cover costs through increased visitors, events and sponsorship.

This new role has been developed to assist achieve this goal and to provide administrative support to the Trust Board and Management team. Due to funding this is a fixed term role.

Key responsibilities for the role include: • Administrative support for the trust • Engaging with industry links • Event management • Promoting the garden utilising all appropriate marketing avenues To find out more or apply for this role please contact: Robin Kilworth, Trust Chair phone 021 228 0019 or email kilworths99@outlook.com Closing date Friday, February 8, 2019.

excellent product knowledge, and your understanding of the features and benefits of Toyota vehicles will help you to make appropriate recommendations, and your customers to make the most informed decisions.

You’ll be empathetic to customers situations, and charismatic in your style, creating genuine relationships that ensure customers are loyal to our dealership and refer Toyota to their friends and family.

You’ll also assist to ensure the sales yard is kept well presented, and complete all aftersales paperwork and processes and efficiently.

Your Values and Background Here at Ashburton Toyota we believe our people love what they do because they all share essential core values that assist them to work together to achieve success everyday.

Some essential values and competencies that will see you succeed in the Sales Department area: • Excellent people skills • Do it right, first time • Great communications skills – ability to adapt your communication style • Ethical and trustworthy • Flexible and resilient • Well organised and able to multi-task • F & I or good level of financial acumen • An automotive background • Full clean drivers license • Background in customer service, sales and working to targets • We’ll look after you, so you can look after them We look forward to hearing from you, please forward your CV and covering letter to: Craig McDermid CEO Email: craig@mcdermidgroup.co.nz Application close on February 8, 2019

ASH BUR TON

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DIGITAL MEDIA SALES CONSULTANT - PART-TIME We have positions available selling into theAshburton, Selwyn and Timaru Districts. Each position will sell into our news and community Apps within each specific District, delivering great local content and news to local residents.

These exciting new advertising platforms, enable local clients to promote their businesses effectively, through animated banners and business listings The skills required for this position include: • Great knowledge and passion for all things sales and customer service • Cold calling and office experience • Good level of English, both verbal and written • Organised and confident • A great personality and enjoy dealing with people In return, we will provide you with an attractive base salary and uncapped commission structure.

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

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHRUCH. Steady As You Go exercise group. 48 Allens Road. Allenton.

THURSDAY 9.30am AGE CONCERN EXERCISE CLASS. Weekly classes. Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open Thursday and Saturday mornings for toy hire. Victoria Street, The Triangle.

10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL.

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Jan 30 & 31, 2019 10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

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

10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For more information ring Age Concern 308-6817.

Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

10am - 4pm HOSPICE MID CANTERBURY OP SHOP. Quality clothing and homewares.

Donations welcome. 71 Tancred Street.

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

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

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street. (Not School holidays).

NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

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

10.15am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning of

Tai Chi for arthritis. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street. (not school holidays).

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

M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street. (not school holidays).

1pm AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome, Phone Age Concern

308-6817. St Peters Church, Allenton.

1pm AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome, Phone Age Concern 308-6817. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street.

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

Seafield Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social play, newcomers welcome. 115 Racecourse Road.

7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time/sequence dancing. Learn to dance. everyone welcome. Allenton Scout Den, Melrose Road.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): There is a social adjustment to be made – an addition or subtraction to help you stay on the road of health. Pinpoint what needs to be done, make a plan and execute it.

This won’t take time so much as will.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Where the physical space is tight, you can make emotional space.

Think: passengers on a plane who wear headphones. Where emotional space is tight, make physical space.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You could distil things down to dollars and cents, but it wouldn’t be an accurate assessment of the situation – far from it. In fact, mostly the situation is about invaluable things.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’re not about to use guilt as a tactic. It may work well enough but it’s just not an emotion you want people to feel.

Either they get you, or miss out. Guilt doesn’t need to play into the equation in the least.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): To get momentum, there must be a push. That push comes today and not a moment too soon. You’re in a good position.

It’s going to be even better once you use this push and get to work.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): For today’s approach to relationships, the most critical things to get right begin with “T,” that is, truthfulness, tone and timing. Be honest, keep it light, stay aware and wonderful things will happen.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): While many can do what they’re told, few can figure it out on their own and even fewer can see the opportunity on their own and then figure it out from there. You’re in the final category, and without much competition.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): The hard worker will win against the “gifted” person every time. And if you have both going for you in a category, it’s something to bank on. Believe in yourself, and put your resources behind it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Your friends are the ones who stand by you when you need it, when you don’t, when you’re right, and when you’re wrong. Your best friends are ones who tell you you’re wrong and stand by you anyway.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The control freak is not much fun. Why? Because this person is trying to insure against mystery – every risk calculated, every move audited. Embrace mystery, relinquish some control, have fun.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Adults rarely wander without a destination. But if you have the time for it, such wandering could benefit you today, as it will allow you to access an unreasonable sort of knowing.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Patience and long-term thinking are the orders of the day. The big problems will be solved through creating systems that will work for you every day. The big problems will be solved over time.

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LANE, Margaret Anne (nee Please note all late death Fleming) – notices or notices sent Passed away peacefully at outside ordinary office South Canterbury Hospice with her family at her side on hours must be emailed to: January 26, 2019, after a deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. long and courageous battle, aged 54 years. Dearly loved To place a notice during wife and best friend of Keith. office hours please contact Treasured and adored mum us on 03 307 7900 for more of Paige, Greer and Sam. information.

Much loved sister and sisterAny queries please in-law of Richard and Lynley contact 0800 Fleming (New Plymouth), ASHBURTON Paul and Diane Fleming (Te (0800-274-287) Awamutu).

Loved and respected sister-in-law of Peggy Ann Astwood (Waitara), Tommy and Linda Lane (New Plymouth), Jenny and Patrick Corbett (Timaru), Alistair Lane and Natasha Matias (Auckland), Dermot and Daveena Lane (New Canterbury owned, locally operated Plymouth). An adored aunt of many.

Patersons If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, Funeral Services keep me in your heart, and Ashburton I’ll stay there forever Crematorium Ltd – Winnie the Pooh.

Friends are invited to Office and Chapel celebrate Margaret’s life at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Corner East & Cox Church Street, Timaru on Streets, Ashburton SATURDAY, February 2 at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the South Canterbury Hospice would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to the Lane family at 535 Earl Road, RD 25, Temuka 7985.

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11:05 War Of The Worlds MV 2005 Sci-fi Action. Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto.

1pm And So It Goes MS 2014 Romance. Diane Keaton, Michael Douglas.

2:35 Non-Stop MVL 2013 Thriller. Lacey Chabert, Veronica Cartwright, Betsy Russell. 4:20 This Is 40 16LSC 2012 Comedy. Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann.

6:30 Michael Clayton MVL 2007 Drama. George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson.

8:30 Shanghai Noon PGV 2000 Action Western. A Chinese Imperial Guard comes to America to rescue a kidnapped princess and finds himself facing gunslingers in the West. Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Owen Wilson.

10:25 Shanghai Knights MV 2003 Action. Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson.

Midnight Fatal Defence MVC 2017 Thriller. Ashley Scott, David Cade, Sherilyn Fenn.

1:35 Nothing But Trailers MVLSC 2:05 Game Of Love MC 2016 Romantic Comedy.

3:35 Brad’s Status MLC 2017 Comedy. 5:15 An Inconvenient Sequel – Truth To Power PG 2017 Documentary.

12:20 Unfaithful 16VS 2002 Drama.

Diane Lane, Richard Gere.

2:20 Non-Stop MVL 2013 Thriller. Lacey Chabert, Veronica Cartwright, Betsy Russell. 4:05 The Directors – Rob Marshall PG 4:35 This Is 40 16LSC 2012 Comedy. Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann.

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6am Endangered Species 3 6:25 Codename – Kids Next Door 3 6:50 Batman – Brave And The Bold 3 0 7:15 Danny Phantom 7:40 Ben 10 – Alien Force 3 8:05 The Legend Of Korra 3 8:30 Kung Fu Panda – Legends Of Awesomeness 3 0 8:55 The Moe Show 3 0 9:20 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:50 Mad About You PGR 3 10:20 Storage Wars PGR 3 10:45 Storage Wars PGR 3 11:10 Storage Wars PGR 3 11:40 Antiques Road Trip 3 12:40 Robot Wars PGR 3 1:35 Married With Children PGR 2:05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3:30 Jeopardy 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 0 5pm Frasier 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm Million Dollar Minute 6:30 Pawn Stars 3

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6:30 Waiata Mai 6:40 Avatar 3 7:10 Kia Mau 3 7:20 Potae Pai 3 7:30 Pipi Ma 3 7:40 Cube 7:50 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 8am Pukana 3 9am Te Kaea 3 2 9:30 Best Of Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Kai Ora 3 10:30 Hip Hop International New Zealand Nationals 3 11am Artefact 3 Noon School Of Training 3 12:30 Hamu And Tofiga PGR 3 1pm On The Ladder 3 1:30 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Waiata Mai 3:10 Avatar 3:40 Kia Mau 3 3:50 Potae Pai 3 4pm Pipi Ma 3 4:10 Cube 3 4:20 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 4:30 Pukana 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Te Matatini 3 7pm Whanau Living 3 7:30 Cam’s Kai 3 8pm Kapa Haka Whanau 3 8:30 Haka Life PGR 3 9pm Voices Of Our Future 3 9:30 School Of Hard Knocks 10pm HakaNation 10:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3

6am Tiny House Hunting 6:30 Tiny House World 7am My Floating Home 7:30 The Art Detectives 8:30 Jamie’s 30-Minute Meals 9am Food Safari – Earth 9:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 10:30 The Living Room 11:30 My Dream Home 12:30 Mysteries At The Museum 1:30 My Dream Home 2:30 Building The Dream 3:30 Bondi Vet 4:30 Paul Hollywood’s Pies And Puds Paul Hollywood celebrates the best of British pies and puddings with a black-pudding sausage plait, and a nostalgic pudding flavoured with black liquorice.

5:30 Strippers – Cars For Cash 6:30 American Pickers 7:30 Million Dollar Car Hunters 8:30 Grand Slam Fishing 9:30 Guy Martin’s Wall Of Death Guy Martin aims to break the world record for the fastest speed recorded on a Wall of Death, exceeding 80 km/h.

10:30 World’s Greatest Motorcycle Rides

11pm Te Kaea 3 Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 11:30 Closedown

11:30 Paul Hollywood’s Pies And Puds 12:30 My Floating Home 1am The Living Room 2am Bondi Vet 3am Money For Nothing 4am Million Dollar Car Hunters 5am Tiny House Hunting 5:30 Tiny House World

SKY SPORT 1 6am The Crowd Goes Wild The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

6:30 Cricket – Big Bash (HLS) 7am Cricket – White Ferns v India (HLS) 7:30 Cricket – Blackcaps v India (HLS) 8am Fox Sports News 8:30 Cricket – Australia v Sri Lanka (HLS) 9am Cricket – White Ferns v India (HLS) 9:30 Cricket – Big Bash (HLS) 10:30 Cricket – White Ferns v India (HLS) 11am Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) Noon Golf – European Tour (HLS) 12:30 Rugby – World Sevens (HLS) 3:30 The 1014 Rugby Show (HLS) 4pm Rugby – Guinness Pro14 (RPL) 6pm Basketball – NBL (HLS) Breakers v Bullets.

6:30 The Cricket Show 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Cricket – Blackcaps v India (HLS) 8pm Cricket – White Ferns v India (HLS) 8:30 Golf Central 9:30 Tennis – Australian Open (HLS) 11:30 Fox Sports News

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Midnight Basketball – NBL (HLS) Breakers v Bullets.

12:30 NBL Magazine Show 1am Rugby – World Sevens (HLS) 4am Rugby – Guinness Pro14 (RPL)

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

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SKY SPORT 2 6am A-League Hour A wrapup of the latest news, results and events from Australasia’s premier football league.

7am Football Shootout 8am Football – A-League (HLS) Phoenix v Melbourne City.

8:30 Football – ISPS Handa Premiership (RPL) 10:30 Squash – PSA (HLS) 11:30 Cricket – Blackcaps v India (HLS) Noon Cricket – Big Bash (RPL) 3:40 Cricket – White Ferns v India (HLS) 4:10 Cricket – Blackcaps v India (HLS) 4:40 Cricket – Australia v Sri Lanka (HLS) 5:10 Cricket – Big Bash (HLS) 5:40 Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) 6:40 A-League Hour 7:40 The Kiwi Football Show 8:10 Football – FA Cup (HLS) Round Four.

8:40 Cricket – Big Bash (HLS) 9:10 L Cricket – Big Bash Renegades v Thunder.

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THURSDAY

1am Cricket – White Ferns v India (HLS) 1:30 Cricket – Blackcaps v India (HLS) 2am The Kiwi Football Show 2:30 Football – FA Cup (HLS) Round Four.

3am Cricket – Big Bash (HLS) 3:30 A-League Hour 4:30 Football Shootout 5:30 Football – A-League (HLS) Phoenix v Melbourne City.

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DISCOVERY 6:35 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Alaskan Bush People M 9:10 Fast N’ Loud PG Cutlass Lowrider 1/2.

10am Expedition Unknown PG Mayan Apocalypse.

10:50 What On Earth? PG Nazi Stonehenge. 11:40 Web Of Lies M The Candyman.

12:30 Murder Comes To Town M Lookin’ for Souls to Steal. 1:20 American Monster M The Green Monster. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 How Do They Do It? PG 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG 4:45 Air Rescue PG 5:15 Air Rescue PG 5:40 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Cutlass Lowrider 2/2. 6:35 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 7:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 8:30 Air Rescue PG 9pm Air Rescue PG 9:25 Border Live M 10:15 Alaskan Bush People PG A New Beginning.

11:05 Naked And Afraid M 11:55 American Monster M The Green Monster.

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12:45 Murder Comes To Town M 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Alaskan Bush People M 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:20 How Do They Do It? PG 5:45 Treehouse Masters PG

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Ashburton shooter Megan Snowden was part of the New Zealand under-21 team that secured the World Championship title in Trentham on Monday.

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BY JAIME PITT-MACKAY JAIME.P@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

An Ashburton local has been crowned world champion as things begin to heat up in the National Rifle Association Championships which are being held alongside the Long Range World Championships in Trentham.

Megan Snowden was part of the New Zealand under-21 team that shot their way to victory over Great Britain, Australia and the United States on Monday.

The team posted a combined score of 946.068, 14 better than the second placed Australian side who posted 932.065.

The United States finished third with 917.066 and Great Britain fourth with 905.057.

It was also a good day for other Ashburton shooters, with the South Island defeating their North Island opposition in the annual North Island v South Island match.

Coby Snowden captained the side, while Darian Millar, John Fleming and Ken Chittock all shot.

The medals for the World Championships winners will be presented on February 3.

“The mood is very happy, everyone is thrilled this team pulled

off a great win, and under very tricky hot and windy conditions,” Snowden said.

The Ballinger Belt series begins today, where John Snowden will look to become the first person in the competition’s history to defend the title which was first put on the line in 1873.

Parker camp hits back at Norton’s pie jabs Joseph Parker’s promoter returned a verbal punch at Graham Norton after the British talk show host revisited his “king of pies” joke on the weekend.

Anthony Joshua appeared on The Graham Norton Show last January ahead of his clash against Parker, when Norton brought up

an image of the Kiwi boxing star and began mocking his appearance.

“I think that is going to be an easy fight. He’s the King of Pies. He must be a world-class athlete, but he doesn’t look like one, does he?”

Norton said.

On Saturday, Joshua returned to

the famous red couch to discuss his unanimous decision victory when the British comedian decided to revisit the topic.

“I undermined him. We showed a picture of him, and I casually said ‘he looks like he’s eaten some pie,’ because he doesn’t look super fit does he?” Norton said.

“You forget the show is shown in other places, one of which is New Zealand. Obviously, he’s not training much, he’s sitting at home eating pie.”

The joke didn’t go down well with Parker’s promoter David Higgins, who quickly jumped to the boxer’s defence.

“Norton was the one with a pie eating problem,” Higgins said.

“I think Graham Norton has been eating too many pies, look at the state of him.

“It is all banter I’m sure, but Graham Norton has probably never watched a boxing match in his life.”

- NZME

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