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Temperatures soared over 34°C in Mid Canterbury yesterday, making conditions tough for those working outside in the sun.

Builders on sites throughout the district drank plenty of water and some even ordered in iced drinks and went home early.

At Ashburton Intermediate School, a welcoming powhiri planned for 2.15pm for new students was postponed until a cooler day.

Builder Graham Russell of G and D Russell Builders said keeping hydrated was a top priority for him and his three crew working on a residential house in Ashburton.

“I have just had iced drinks dropped

around from McDonald’s,” he said, adding that the work day could be cut short to finish at 4pm instead of the usual 5pm.

“Work in the shade if you can, but at the moment we can’t,” Russell said.

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■ METHVEN COMMUNITY BOARD

Strong debate over dump site

By SuSan SandyS

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Methven residents oppose a proposed green and residual waste dumping facility on Methven Chertsey Road, says Ron Smith.

The Methven Community Board member spoke out against the proposal at the board’s first six-weekly meeting of the year on Monday.

“It’s going to be a bloody eyesore,” Smith told fellow board members.

They were discussing an Ashburton District Council report on solid waste activity, which proposed a greenwaste dropoff and potential refuse dropoff area be installed next to the Methven Drop Off Site.

Smith said a better area would be on council land next to the Methven sewage pond about one kilometre from town, or behind Methven Resort.

However, other members pointed out advantages with the Methven Chertsey Road site.

Councillor Liz McMillan said being next door to the dropoff yard would make it easier to staff, and member Sonia McAlpine also pointed out the proximity advantage considering so much rubbish was dumped at the recycling yard.

The council’s community relations manager Vincie Billante was at the meeting and poured cold water on Smith’s relocation idea.

“I don’t fancy your chances,” she said, adding the drop-off

area was tidy, was not in a high residential area or on the main entrance road into Methven.

Smith said many in Methven were opposed to it, even if it was just for greenwaste alone, and a survey should first be conducted to see if residents supported the proposed location.

Board chairman Dan McLaughlin ended the discussion by clarifying the report was only preliminary, and would have to go through a consultation phase before becoming part of any future long-term plans.

The report identified an issue of increasing amounts of fly-tipped refuse being left at the Methven Drop Off Site, and three tonnes had been dumped there in December alone.

In addition Methven businesses had limited access to rubbish disposal, and for some the new red-lidded wheelie bins were not big enough. Currently the greenwaste drop-off site was on Vaughans Road, several kilometres out of town.

A proposed solution, costing $370,000, was installing two flat floor tippers and concrete bunkering on land adjacent to the drop-off yard, one for greenwaste and one for residual waste.

“This will allow for greenwaste and moderate sized loads of residual waste to be received and transported from Methven.

The material will be tipped into 20m3 transfer bins and transported to Ashburton,” the report said.

Bunnings staff member Mary Banks (centre) presents St John staff Theresa Roulston (left) and Sara Manning with the funds raised at the recent emergency services fundraiser.

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■ EMERGENCY SERVICES FUNDRAISER

Sausage sales boost St John coffers

By Katie todd

And thanks to the day, St John Ashburton were last week given $540 extra pocket money to put towards their life-saving work.

“It was a nice community spirit thing to do and it’s a good way to raise a bit of cash,” said Mary Banks of Bunnings Ashburton.

“It’s a big part of Bunnings culture, we like helping out schools, kindies and playcentres and so on.”

She said Bunnings stores around New Zealand had raised $24,000

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Bunnings shoppers tempted by the wafting smell of sausages reached deep into their pockets to donate to a good cause earlier this month.

The Ashburton store, along with others all around New Zealand, held an emergency services fundraiser complete with snags, games, face-painting and an open St John ambulance doing free blood pressure tests.

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Ashburton Guardian

Sam rewarded for saving a life

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By Linda CLarke

It’s hot . . . damn hot

An Ashburton security dog has been rewarded for her diligence in saving a life.

Sam, a five-year-old Rottweiler belonging to landscaper and Ashburton District Councillor Leen Braam, heard Joe Raratabu’s car hit a stone fence last May and barked until someone got up to investigate.

Her persistence saved 33-yearold Joe from bleeding to death on a rural road in the middle of the night.

The accident had its sequel in the Ashburton District Court this week where Joe admitted charges of careless use and driving while disqualified. He was fined $200 and disqualified from driving for six months.

He also gave Sam a 25kg bag of dog biscuits, and plans to deliver more when they run out, as part of a restorative justice plan.

Joe has visited Leen and Sam at their Maronan Road home and the three have formed a friendship.

Leen holds no grudges towards the man who hit the metre high, 40cm thick blue stone gateway.

People make mistakes.

“I said when we built the fence that anyone who hit it would come off second best,” Leen joked.

Joe can attest to that. He has no memory of the crash on May 28 but footage from a security camera at the gate captured events and Sam’s life-saving role.

The Southern Rugby Club man had been in town that night, with a friend driving his car as his licence had been suspended. But the arrangement dissolved and, needing to get back to the Carew dairy farm where he worked, Joe took a chance and set out to drive home.

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From P1 McIntosh Commercial Construction Limited site manager Hadley Fletcher was overseeing construction of Ray Mayne Hose and Fittings’ new factory in the business estate, where workers were boxing on despite the heat.

“I don’t yell at them the same when they go back for water,” he said, adding that extra water breaks were helping workers get through.

Ashburton hit a temperature of about 31°C, according to the MetService which measures at the Ashburton Airport. Inland was even hotter, with Methven reaching about 34°C. Today Ashburton is forecast to reach 34°C, and Methven 29°C, before stormy conditions tomorrow.

Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter yesterday put out a press release saying that the Ministry of Health was starting to plan for hotter summers and was developing a nationwide Heat Health Plan.

“Climate change means summer temperatures are expected to rise across both the North and South Island, increasing the risk of heat stress and subtropical diseases,” she said.

“As the hot weather continues my messages to Kiwis is to enjoy it but take care when outside for long periods.

“Take breaks in the shade, stay hydrated and make sure kids have a water bottle on them at all times.”

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Leen Braam and guard dog Sam with Joe Raratabu at the crash scene of last May. PHOTO LINDA CLARKE 300118-LC-002

nan Road, he lost control of his Subaru and it slammed sideways into the ornate stone wall. Joe suffered massive internal injuries and his broken ribs punctured a lung.

Judge Maze said his driving inexperience was likely the cause.

Alcohol was not a factor.

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Joe was taken to Ashburton Hospital then Christchurch Hospital, where surgeons repaired his damaged body. His recovery was slow. He had to learn to walk again and was off work for five months.

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“The surgeon told me I was lucky to be alive, another hour later and I would have bled out because of the extent of the internal injuries. I was saved by the dog.”

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friend Jim was minding the property. He heard Sam barking continuously around 1am and got up to investigate.

He let her out of her kennel and she raced to the gateway; Jim followed down the long driveway in his car, still unable to see the hidden vehicle.

Sam persisted and he got out to investigate, and found Joe. Emergency services were on the scene quickly and firefighters worked for an hour to cut him free. They were not sure he would survive.

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In brief Arrest in assault A 20-year-old local male has been arrested following an assault on a female in the early hours of Sunday, January 21. Police put out the call for any information or sightings after a 19-year-old female was the subject of a violent physical assault, at a location between the CBD and Archibald Street. Police said yesterday that they would like to thank the public for their assistance in the inquiry, and confirmed that they have arrested the male involved and charged him with injures with intent to injure. The matter is now before the courts.

Methven consents up Building consents for 2017 in Methven were up almost $1 million last year on the previous year.

They were to the value of $6.94 million, as reported to the Methven Community Board for its first meeting of the year on Monday.

The value of work represented by building consents for the area last year was $6.04 million.

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Local landscape painter Debbie Lambert and Australian master artist Graeme Stevenson while filming Put Some Colour in Your Life last October.

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■ TV PROGRAMME ON ARTIST

Artist on show to the world

By Katie todd

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Talented landscape artist Debbie Lambert is already considered a Mid Canterbury treasure by those familiar with her work.

But this Friday night, a popular TV programme will broadcast her paintbrush prowess right across the world.

Lambert is set to feature in an upcoming episode of Put Some Colour in Your Life on Sky Arts Channel.

The TV programme follows Australian master artist Graeme Stevenson as he motorbikes around the globe visiting artists

at their studios. He visited New Zealand last October to film an episode with Lambert after she applied online – but it’s also not any ordinary episode. Because Debbie is a plein air painter and does not work from a “studio” as such, her episode is filmed from helicopter in the great outdoors.

“It’s quite unique,” Lambert said.

“We have gorgeous scenery filmed on the way and possibly a different start to the programme featuring the helicopter instead of the usual Harley.”

Lambert and the crew had

originally planned to fly, film and paint in the valley of the Forbes River looking up at Mt D’Archiac, but she said a howling nor’wester caused a last minute relocation to Royal Hut up the back of Mesopotamia.

She then had to face away from the best view due to the noise of the wind. However, she said, weather considerations are a normal part of plein air painting, and something she is used to dealing with.

Lambert said it also took a fair amount of work to organise and purchase permits for filming on the DOC land, rather than do-

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ing anything indoors.

“But I thought if I’m going to do it, be on this show, then I might as well really go for it,” she said, “I think it’s nice for Graeme too, because they’ve never done an episode quite like that before.”

The episode will screen on Friday night at 9.30pm, and Lambert said she has friends coming over for the exciting occasion.

As for the art that she created on set – that remains with her.

“I didn’t want to let go of it just yet,” she said.

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Local emergency services attended a minor crash in Rakaia, at around 11.49am yesterday morning. It is understood two cars collided on Bridge Street. One person suffered minor injuries and was taken to Christchurch Hospital by St John ambulance.

Eighty-eight drownings Nearly twice as many women drowned last year than the year before, according to Water Safety New Zealand’s (WSNZ) provisional figures. A total of 88 people drowned last year, 10 more than the previous year, and 19 of those were women, up from 11. “I can’t sugarcoat it,” Water Safety CEO Jonty Mills said. “The water is our playground but it’s incredibly unforgiving.” An early summer contributed to a spike in drownings late last year when warmer weather increased the number of people in and around water. But Mills said the problem was more than a numbers game.

“Most of the time, it comes down to poor decision making. That’s why most drowning deaths are considered preventable,” he said.

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■ METHVEN CARE TRUST

Cookie fundraiser boosts Methven Care Trust coffers Tempting the tastebuds of Methven people with Czech baking, has earned the Methven Care Trust a hefty bank account boost of $3170.

Ingredients for the fundraiser were donated by more than 20 individuals and businesses and they enabled the Czech cookie crew to bake 317 boxes of cookies.

A total of 90kg of cookies were baked and any that didn’t make the grade were donated to Methven House residents.

The fundraiser contributed to the Methven Care Trust’s project to build a new Methven House residential care facility for the aged.

This will be built in the Camrose subdivision on land donated by the Lochhead Trust.

The new facility will provide modern, sustainable and community-run residential care and support for Methven’s elderly.

Right – Ready to hand over the proceeds of their Christmas fundraiser are (from left) Vendy Snajdrova, Jo Suyker, Jan Lukasek and Bara Cucvarova.

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■ FIRE WARNING

Extreme care urged in high temperatures Fire and Emergency NZ and Federated Farmers are urging everyone to exercise extreme care during the forecast hot weather over the next few days to reduce the risk of fire ignition and spread.

Both organisations sent out a list of recommendations and advice yesterday afternoon which everyone in the Ashburton District should take notice of.

They urged anyone carrying out harvesting operations to keep their equipment well maintained, and regularly check for things like dust and straw build up around hot parts of motors and exhausts.

They should also ensure there is a suitable sized fire extinguisher on the vehicle and keep a portable water supply, with sufficient pump and delivery hose, parked in the corner of the paddock while harvesting.

Both organisations also mentioned it would be prudent to restrict spark hazardous activities such as mowing and chainsaw use to the cooler parts of the day and ensure any hot work has the necessary fire control requirements in place.

It is likely that the forecast wind strengths through the remainder of the week will exceed the maximum allowable for crop residue burning, and appropriate cognisance must be taken of the conditions.

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We ask farmers to err on the side of caution in the extreme weather

If your fires are not urgent they recommend you consider holding off on lighting up until after the forecast weather system has passed through.

If you have been burning recently they recommend you check now that the fire is completely extinguished to eliminate the risk of re-ignition in the coming days.

Anyone unsure about the rules around outdoor burning should contact your local Fire and Emergency staff for advice, and information on outdoor burning, including the Crop Residue Burning Code of Practice can be found at checkitsalright. nz.

Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury Provincial President Mike Salvesen says “we ask farmers to err on the side of caution in the extreme weather conditions forecast over the next couple of days”.

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Left – Seven-year-old Martina at LeBons Bay. Taken by her sister Right – Kayne and Taylor tandem kneeboarding at Lake Benmore. Taken by Jocelyn Johnston

This year’s Guardian Summer Photo Competition has turned up some great photos. We will be regularly running some of these great offerings.

Left – Shielded from the sun at the Waikuku New Year’s Eve Kids’ Talent Show. Taken by Jess Chamberlain, 17 Right – A selfie of Dimana at Timaru Beach.

Far right – Martina and Dimana at the Lavender Farm on the way to Aoraki, Mt Cook. Taken by a friend

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The brazen behaviour of a burglar has spoilt a visitor’s stay in Ashburton.

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■ ASHBURTON POLICE

Burglar mars visitor’s stay

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A visit to see his Ashburton relatives has turned sour for an Australian man, after his possessions were pinched from right under his nose while he was sleeping.

The man, who wished to remain anonymous, was staying at the Ashburton Motor Lodge on Sunday night when he became the latest victim in a spate of crimes around town.

He is now returning to Australia without his passport, original pilot’s licence, house keys and an iPad containing over 9000 pictures.

Things like the pilot’s licence, he said were absolutely no use at all, to anyone else.

“It’s extremely annoying, to put it at the very mildest.”

Police believe the burglar may have climbed through the window into the man’s room from Racecourse Road, between the hours of 1am and 7.40am on Monday.

He said the possessions were stored in a brown/burgundy carry-on bag.

Thieves did not take his other iPad, which was on charge, but he said if they had removed it from the charger it may have made a noise loud enough to wake him.

The man flew home to Australia yesterday, but is urging anyone who knows anything, or has found any of his possessions, to pass it to Ashburton Police.

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Special welcome for newbies New students and teachers arriving at Mount Hutt College for their first day of classes on Monday were treated to a special welcome with a traditional Mihi Whakatau. New music teacher Mathew Wood, responds to the welcome from principal John Schreurs.

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OUR VIEW

Hello? It’s Microsoft calling . . .

Matt Markham

EDITOR

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ne of those phone calls everyone likes to receive came through to the Guardian earlier this week.

A peaceful existence at my desk was broken by someone from somewhere overseas stating that there was an issue with the Windows program on the computer in my home and that it needed immediate remedial work which could, of course, be undertaken over the phone.

Normally, I’m one who will just hang up and return to peaceful serenity – unwittingly knowing that I’ve just ruined the hopes and dreams of a man working from a dark and dingy office on the other side of the world.

But for some reason this time around I decided to keep talking to my new-found friend to see just how far I could push his buttons.

Obviously, there were flaws in his conversation and the first was brought to his attention when I asked which of the 36 computers in the office was the one that needed the remedial work.

His reply – “All of them, sir.”

Now when someone calls me sir, I am automatically a fan.

What a term of endearment.

I politely informed my friend that he would have to wait quite some time as I needed to turn all 36 of the computers on.

Amazingly, he remained unfazed in his continued scamming pursuit.

As I was waiting for all the computers to turn on, I got to talking as you do.

I asked him if he was from India and he said no, Bangladesh – so, naturally, I had to ask him how it felt to be the poorer cricketing cousin.

And just like that I had a reaction out of him.

After a few moments of profusely apologising I informed him I had all 36 computers on and was awaiting his further instruction to stop this issue that was, by the manner of his tone, going to end the world if it wasn’t fixed.

After some further questions, including asking him which key was the one that had the letter R on it, my friend turned sour – telling me that I was wasting his time and all he was trying to do was his job.

And with that, I politely told him to go and get a real job and hung up.

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Kylie Checkout chick at Countdown. :) Shirley A telegram messenger for the Post Office with the other S hurled (double trouble) Shirley A Telegraph Messenger for the Post Office delivering telegrams on my bike all over Ashburton. Loved it.

Knew every street in the place within a fortnight. Biked a huge amount of miles each week. Was 4 of us working full time. Used to be timed in and out of the office with each delivery

Linda Delivering false teeth on a bicycle do I get a prize for worst job ever?

Trish Trainee Technician, Winchmore Research Station

Darrell Grubbing thistles and pulling ragwort

Kerri Kitchen Assistant at La Boulevard Café

Lills On the Asparagus Riggs picking asparagus I think I was 13 then

Kate Tennis coach!!! :) awesome job

Christine At Bruce Printing on Burnett Street in the bindery department early 70’s.

Pam Training race horses at Lorraine Watson

Jo Checkout chick at Browns supavalue in the Triangle.

Melissa Went down to central Otago and worked on the vineyards planting vines, gibbston downs was one of the first I worked at Wendy McDonalds and still there wouldn’t have it any other way it’s taken me around the world Murray Apprentice printer at the Ashburton Guardian Grahame Apprentice Commercial and Machine Typographer at the Waimate Daily Advertiser.

Ngaio Darkroom Technician at Gordon Binsted Photography about 1962!!!

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Late night entertainment F

or this instalment, I have undertaken meticulous scientific testing of Mid Canterbury’s nightlife.

Equipped with the six steps of the scientific method and a 12 pack of Speights, I took the district’s favourite night-time destinations and put them to the test. I present you my findings.

Braided Rivers, Burnett Street.

I’ve heard the term watering hole applied to many a local pub, but nowhere does this seem more appropriate than inside Braided Rivers.

At 11.30pm on a Saturday night, I’m drawing all sorts of visual comparisons to the wilderness of Africa as I negotiate towards the central bar.

Obstacles in my path include gyrating grandparents, thick clouds of strawberry and cream vape, late-night diners, and wailing girls in chiffon playsuits.

Even the staff are unfazed by bottles that sporadically descend into a million shatters. It’s pure, unrefined pandemonium.

Two and a half stars for the endless entertainment, and a bonus star for the super happy door man.

Print Room, Burnett Street.

Print Room has grown out of the ashes of the Ashburton Guardian’s own printing press history and even has strange tree-like objects wrapped in

Katie Todd

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fairy lights on the ceiling as a possible metaphorical illustration of said growth.

My friends and I attended their Facebook proclaimed Huge Relaunch Party Feat Dj Motiv and it was to my utter surprise that without tragically pulling out the “I’m a reporter” card, we were endorsed with VIP treatment.

I’m talking seven bouncers and eight bar staff, a DJ and a photographer to ourselves.

I’m talking limitless dance floor space to wield my limbs like a tipsy white dad at a barbecue.

I’m talking … the only people in the club.

We might have peaked a little early, but I do hope the best for this establishment.

Print Room, I present you with a tentative three star rating (but, ah, always willing to make an increase if you drop the door charge for me, if you know what I mean.

Did I mention … I’m a reporter?

Arcadia, Tancred Street.

It’s Saturday night and I am oozing in sophistication. Under

the soft glow of an RGB laser light I lean against the pool table and sip my iced glass of crisp, triple distilled wild raspberry vodka cruiser.

I feel eyes perusing me and I spot a handsome man with a rat’s tail and missing teeth nodding at me from the corner.

Who am I kidding?

I’m in Arcadia and it’s precisely what everyone warned me it would be – Ashburton’s seedy underbelly.

To Arcadia’s saving grace – what town with any personality doesn’t feature a token destination that all good evenings inevitably steer right towards?

And Arcadia is somehow even more lurid than Wellington’s Estab, Tauranga’s Beach Hut or Auckland’s Lenin or Code.

I love it. Three stars.

Tinwald Tavern, Tinwald.

I try not to pigeonhole the population of Tinwald.

I try really hard to hold no impartiality to either side of the bridge.

But entering the ladies at the Tinwald Tavern I was confronted with a (strategically placed?) sign encouraging their eager bathroom users to please purchase their condoms from behind the counter.

Christ on a bike – at that moment in time I really struggled to withhold my prejudice.

In other respects, the single digit drinks prices are almost

well worth the out-of-the-way excursion.

I can’t tell if this location is where nights are meant to begin, or end.

Two and a half stars.

Blue Pub, Methven.

I’ll concede, it took a while for the horror to subside after discovering that Methven folk are simplistic enough to name their finest establishments after the colour of each.

Nevertheless, over the course of a few visits, the blue option has wriggled its way through my tough exterior and into a sentimental, heartfelt nook.

My Year 11 English teacher was right, and I should have known – blue is the colour of stability, loyalty and trust.

In Blue I can step onto the hardwood dance floor and trust that musical deliveries will not disappoint (ie: that the band will inevitably, at some point, launch into a rousing rendition of 500 Miles).

In Blue, the drinks and the banter flow steadier than the aquamarine Rakaia Gorge itself.

Five stars.

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Paris hit by flooding Floodwaters have peaked in Paris and are threatening towns downstream as the rainengorged Seine River winds through Normandy toward the English Channel.

Rivers swollen by France’s heaviest rains in 50 years have engulfed romantic quays in Paris, swallowed up gardens and roads, halted riverboat cruises – and raised concerns about climate change.

The Meteo France weather service said January has seen nearly double normal rainfall nationwide, and the rains in the past two months were the highest measured for the period in 50 years.

Flood monitoring agency Vigicrues said the water levels in Paris hit a maximum height

Left – The banks of the flooded River Seine in Paris, France.

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of 5.84 metres on the Austerlitz scale earlier this week.

That’s below initial fears last week, and well below record

levels of 8.62 metres in 1910, but still several metres above normal levels of about 1.5 metres on the Austerlitz scale.

And the waters are expected to stay unusually high for days or weeks.

That’s bad news for tourists hoping to cruise past Paris sites on the famed bateaux mouches riverboats, or visit the bottom floor of the Louvre Museum, closed since last week as a precaution.

Riverside train stations along the line that serve Versailles are also closed, and will remain that way for several more days.

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Canadian landscaper serial killer charged Canadian police are hunting through backyard gardens and planters across the Toronto for possible victims of a landscaper accused of killing at least five people and suspected of more slayings.

Bruce McArthur was charged on Monday with first-degree murder in the deaths of three men, adding to two cases filed earlier.

Toronto detective sergeant Hank Idsinga said at a news conference that the dismem-

bered remains of at least three victims were found hidden in the bottom of large planters in the backyard of a Toronto home that McArthur, 66, used as storage for his landscaping business.

He said the remains have not been identified.

Police are searching about 30 properties where McArthur worked, Idsinga said, and he urged the man’s customers to contact police.

“We believe there are more

remains at some of these properties that we are working to recover,” Idsinga said.

“We have seized quite a few planters from around the city and we will continue to do that.

There are at least two sites that we do want to excavate where people might be buried.”

McArthur was charged earlier this month with first-degree murder in the presumed deaths of Selim Esen and Andrew Kinsman, both reported missing from Toronto’s gay village area

at separate times last year.

Idsinga said McArthur has now also been charged in the deaths of 58-year-old Majeed Kayhan, 50-year-old Soroush Marmudi and 47-year-old Dean Lisowick.

“It encompasses more than the gay community. It encompasses the City of Toronto,” Idsinga said.

“The city of Toronto has never seen anything like this,” Idsinga said. “He’s taken some steps to cover his tracks.”

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Catholic Ireland, which has witnessed a wave of social change in recent years.

It became the first country in the world to adopt gay marriage by popular vote in 2015.

Voters will be asked if they wish to repeal the eighth amendment of the constitu-

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tion that was inserted in 1983 and enshrined the equal right to life of the mother and her unborn child, and to instead enable parliament to set the laws.

While not on the ballot paper, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said his government would

begin drafting legislation in line with the recommendations made by an all-party parliamentary committee last month, which called for terminations with no restrictions to be allowed up to 12 weeks into a pregnancy.

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Ed gets two Grammys

Ed Sheeran, and his cat, would like to thank the Grammy voters. After skipping the ceremony, the singer posted a note of gratitude on his Instagram account and said his cat was celebrating, too.

Sheeran won Grammys for best pop solo performance and best pop vocal album. “Woke up to the news I won two grammys last night. Thank you!” wrote Sheeran, who included a photo of his orange-and-white cat. His victory for best solo performance wasn’t welcomed by everyone. Sheeran was the only male on the list, defeating stars such as Lady Gaga, Kesha and Pink. Numerous tweeters expressed their disappointment.

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cent compared to traditional kerosene-based jet fuel.

The 10 per cent biofuel blend used on yesterday’s flight will result in a 7 per cent reduction in emissions on this route com-

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Exports, imports reach new highs in 2017 New Zealand exports and imports hit new highs last year as the country earned more from agricultural products and bought more cars and computers.

Goods exports jumped 11 per cent to $53.7 billion in 2017 from 2016, while imports increased 9.4 per cent to $56.5 billion, with both surpassing their previous highs, Statistics New Zealand said.

The annual trade deficit narrowed to $2.8 billion from $3.1 billion.

China remained New Zealand’s top trading partner for the fourth straight year.

New Zealand exports to China surged 27 per cent to $12 billion in

2017, 22 per cent of the country’s total exports, while imports from China advanced 5.7 per cent to $10.9 billion, 19 per cent of New Zealand’s total imports.

Goods exports to Australia lifted 6.5 per cent to $8.8 billion while imports from Australia also gained 6.5 per cent to $6.9 billion.

Dairy products led the country’s export gains last year, with the value of milk powder, butter and cheese jumping 25 per cent to $14 billion.

Exports of meat and edible offal, the country’s second-largest commodity export, rose 12 per cent to $6.6 billion. Meanwhile exports of logs, wood and wood articles, the

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On the other side of the ledger, imports of mechanical machinery and equipment jumped 19 per cent to $8.2 billion, while imports of vehicles, parts and accessories rose 16 per cent to $8.9 billion.

For the month of December, record exports of dairy products drove total exports to their highest ever monthly value.

Total exports surged 26 per cent to $5.6 billion.

Imports for the month increased 11 per cent to $4.9 billion.

The monthly trade balance for December turned a surplus of $640 million.

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only partly derived from the manuka flower.

Under the unrevised rules, manuka honey with a UMF factor of 5 to 10 would have failed the test, and would have had to have been exported as “amber” honey.

Berry said yesterday’s U-turn from MPI was “a perfectly reasonable result”.

Apiculture New Zealand said it welcomed MPI’s decision to adjust its manuka honey science definition for multifloral honey.

“We’re pleased that MPI has listened to industry and delivered a definition that ensures our consumers can continue to have access to good New Zealand multifloral manuka honey,” Apiculture NZ chief executive Karin Kos said.

“The definition also gives our industry certainty for the 2018 honey production season,” she said.

The implementation date of the notice remains February 5.

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on multifloral honey.

MPI was also presented with a summary of new analysed test results from an industry science group.

“This information showed that the definition for identifying multifloral manuka honey was initially set too conservatively and would exclude legitimate multifloral honey,” Bryan Wilson, MPI’s deputy director-general regulation and assurance, said.

NZ Beekeeping president Russell Berry said the ministry had not taken enough notice of submissions put forward by his association, which represents 300 beekeepers, and the UMF Honey Associations which oversees all use of the UMF quality trademark, in the leadup to the change.

Berry said the requirements, if left intact, would have cost members $100 million in lost export earnings.

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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has headed off legal action from New Zealand Beekeeping by making a last-minute change to export requirements that will allow $100 million worth of product to be exported as manuka honey.

MPI said it has reissued requirements, adjusting the level of a chemical marker known as 2’-MAP from greater than or equal to 5mg/ kg, to greater than or equal to 1mg/ kg for the definition for multifloral manuka honey.

There is no change to the definition for monofloral manuka honey, which remains at equal or greater than 5mg/kg for 2’-MAP. “The change means that the legal claim challenging the definition by New Zealand Beekeeping has been resolved,” MPI said.

Late last week, as part of its legal claim, NZ Beekeeping provided additional information about the impact of the definition

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Across its lifecycle, using Carinata-derived biofuel could reduce carbon emissions by 80 per

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ecutive Alison Webster said the partnership with Agrisoma was a big step in the development of a renewable jet fuel industry in Australia.

“It is a project we are really

pared to normal operations.

Carinata requires no specialised production or processing techniques.

It is water efficient and University of Queensland field trials in Queensland, and South Australia, have demonstrated it should do “very well” in the Australian climate.

It is sown in either fallow areas where food crops fail or in between regular crop cycles, known as “cover cropping”.

Rotational or break-crops can improve soil quality, reduce erosion for food crops and provide farmers with additional income.

Agrisoma chief executive Steve Fabijanski said biofuel produced from Carinata provides wide ranging benefits.

“Biojet fuel made from Carinata delivers both oil for biofuel and protein for animal nutrition while also enhancing the soil it’s grown in,” he said.

“We are excited about the potential of the crop in Australia and look forward to working with local farmers and Qantas to develop a clean energy source for the local aviation industry.”

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The world’s first dedicated biofuel flight between the United States and Australia — using mustard seed in a Qantas Dreamliner — landed in Melbourne around lunch time yesterday.

The flight, from Los Angeles to the Victorian capital, used about 24,000kg of blended biofuel, saving 18,000kg in carbon emissions during the 15-hour journey.

The successful flight marks a milestone in the search for sustainable biofuel that is compatible with standard jet fuel and can be produced in sufficient volumes to meet worldwide demand of more than 600,000 tonnes a day.

The biofuel used on the Qantas flight is processed from Brassica Carinata, a non-food, industrial type of mustard seed, developed

by Canadian-based agriculturaltechnology company Agrisoma Biosciences.

The flight was part of the partnership announced in 2017 which will also result in the company’s work with Australian farmers to grow the country’s first commercial aviation biofuel seed crop by 2020.

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f you’re feeling the heat at the moment, you will probably not be feeling like any heavy food at dinnertime and cooking in the kitchen is like being in a furnace.

So here are some nice light salads from www.vegetables.co.nz to hopefully keep you out of the furnace and enjoying some freshness instead.

In the Guardian’s YOU magazine recently we published a spinach and kumara salad that is so tasty and popular. Here it is again:

Spinach, kumara and feta salad Bag of baby spinach Half a red onion, sliced finely Half block of feta, crumbled 1 orange kumara, cubed and roasted with oil and a bit of salt ■ Put all ingredients in a bowl and gently mix.

■ Dressing: Reduced balsamic vinegar and good olive oil. Mix together, roughly a third of the vinegar to oil.

Vegetable pasta salad with fish This combination of vegetables with fish makes a fresh and delicious pasta salad.

Serves 4 1/4 packet (125g) pasta shapes 2 carrots, grated 2 courgettes, grated 2 tomatoes, diced 1 avocado, diced (optional) 3T lemon juice/vinegar

Chopped lettuce and cucumber salad Ideal for the lunch box; take the dressing separately and top with a sliced boiled egg.

Serves 4 3C chopped Iceberg lettuce, washed

1/4 small telegraph cucumber 1/2 red onion, sliced into rings 2T smoked paprika lite mayo ■ Place lettuce on a serving dish, top with cucumber and red onion.

■ Drizzle with the mayo and serve.

2T canola oil 2T canola oil 600g fish fillets ■ Half full a large pan with water and bring to the boil, carefully add pasta and boil for about 10 minutes until tender, drain and place in a bowl, cool.

■ Add carrot, courgette, tomato, avocado, vinegar and first measure of

oil to the pasta.

■ Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

■ Heat second measure of oil in a large pan.

■ Lightly coat fish fillets in flour.

■ Add fish fillets to the pan a few at a time so the pan is not crowded.

Fry until golden brown and remove. Repeat until all fillets are cooked.

■ Serve with pasta salad.

Carrot vermicelli salad A quick-to-make savoury dish; use as a base and add your favourite nuts and dried fruits.

Serves 4 100g bean thread vermicelli 2 carrots, grated Pinch salt White pepper, to taste 1T sesame oil 1C cooked, sliced chicken 1/4 C chopped parsley ■ Place the vermicelli in a bowl, cover with cold water and leave for about 15 minutes or until transparent.

■ Drain and cut into short lengths.

■ Add carrot, salt, pepper, oil and chicken and mix well.

■ Sprinkle parsley on top and serve.

Iceberg lettuce with orange and red capsicum The simplicity of this crisp iceberg lettuce salad pairs well with barbecued chicken or meat.

Serves 4

Lettuce cups Try this refreshing summer salad.

Serves 4 1C sliced lettuce 1-2 C diced melon 2C cooked rice 1/2 C cooked, diced chicken Pinch salt Pepper, to taste

4 iceberg lettuce cups, washed Fresh parsley sprigs, to garnish ■ Place lettuce, melon, rice and chicken in a bowl.

■ Add salt and pepper and mix.

■ Spoon equal amounts into the lettuce cups, garnish and serve.

4C sliced iceberg lettuce 1 orange capsicum, deseeded and sliced 1 red capsicum, deseeded and sliced 1/4 green capsicum, deseeded and sliced 1/2 C grated carrot 8 black olives, pitted and sliced 2T white vinegar vinaigrette Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish ■ Place lettuce, capsicums, carrot and olives in a bowl.

■ Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.

■ Garnish with parsley and serve.

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■ Preheat oven to 175°C. Bake pecans for 5 to 6 minutes until toasted, then remove and cool.

■ Line a serving bowl with lettuce.

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■ Tip: Use feta instead of blue cheese if desired – the saltiness of the cheese is the perfect balance to the sweet melon.

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In brief Lewis into main draw New Zealand tennis player Jade Lewis has battled through qualifying to make the main draw at the Futures tournament in Egypt. In her first full season as a professional, 19-year-old Lewis won her final round qualifying match 6-3 6-7 6-4 over Thailand’s Apichaya Runglerdkriangkrai. She will play Belgium’s Britt Gelikens today, joining fellow Kiwi Erin Routliffe, who plays Frenchwoman Irina Ramialison, in the main draw.

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Zverev sent home Germany’s Mischa Zverev is out of Australia’s Davis Cup first round tie in Brisbane after succumbing to the illness that earned him a record Australian Open fine. Team captain Michael Kohlmann said Zverev tried desperately to prove his fitness for the hardcourt tie against a Nick Kyrgios-led Australia at Pat Rafter Arena starting on Friday.

However, the world No.53 could not shrug off the viral infection that sabotaged his Australian Open campaign and resulted in a $56,165 penalty. “He was trying everything to be here but in the end it didn’t make sense,” Kohlmann said. - AAP

Major change wanted Bruce White and Noeline Woods claimed the Ashburton Sub-Centre pairs at the weekend. Woods claimed her gold star for five titles in the process.

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Allenton bowler Noeline Woods claimed her fifth Ashburton bowls centre title at the weekend to claim her gold star.

Woods teamed up with experienced Allenton bowler, Bruce White to form a formidable pairing and the duo went all the way to the end defeating Ashburton’s Murray Anderson and Min Hill in the final of the Ashburton SubCentre pairs.

After making their way through

the qualifying stages last week, White and Woods stepped out on the Ashburton MSA green on Saturday to take on some strong combinations from around the district, but managed to work their way through to the final before defeating Anderson and Hill to give Woods her gold star.

Meanwhile, selectors have named four strong line-ups for the annual clash with North Otago in Ashburton this weekend.

White’s name features in the men’s side along with in-form

bowlers Brent Mayson and Rodney Greaney, while Murray Smallridge and John Drayton make up the remainder of the first men’s side.

Team two consists of Rob Fenson, Graeme Bishop, Alec Crawford, Mike Quinn and Richard Kane.

The ladies will put forth a strong 10 names with team one comprising Wendy Suttie, Pat McElwain, Maureen Sullivan, Janet Kingsbury, Anne Reid and team two Noeline Woods, Sandra

Holdom, Wendy Watson, Diana King and Leonie Spargo.

In the development sides the men will be represented by Brenton Donaldson, Denys McEvedy, Shane Calder, Bruce Redmond, Tom McLean, John Eddington, Linton Muir, Aaron Allred, Gary Blackwell and D McConnell, while the ladies team is Michelle Foster, Shirley Doig, Lynda Currie, Linda Osborne, Millie Foggo, Di Callaghan, Jill Harris, Velmai Whinham, Jenny Mitchell and Colleen Macfarlane.

The Auckland Rugby League is calling for the return of a strong domestic competition to arrest problems it says were at the heart of the Kiwis’ World Cup failure. A review into New Zealand’s quarterfinal exit on home soil is being conducted by the New Zealand Rugby League but the ARL is adamant it doesn’t go far enough.

General manager Greg Whaiapu says the sport is being let down by systemic issues at grass root levels, most notably the lack of a pathway for promising players.

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Sheens in Super League He is one of Australia’s most decorated coaches, but for Tim Sheens getting promoted to the Super League with Hull KR is up there with his finest achievements.

The 67-year-old, who finished a successful six-year reign as Australia coach in 2015, moved to Salford before accepting an offer to return to the coaching ranks with Hull KR in 2016. However, Rovers were relegated.

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■ MT SOMERS BIKE RACE

Iconic race on again The Mayfield Lions are gearing up for their annual mountain bike race, with hundreds of riders expected to take part again this year.

The race on February 24 incorporates three different courses designed to suit all abilities; it will be the 13th edition of the race which runs through the working high country station of the Acland family.

Lions club spokesman Aubrey Aitken said the event would begin and end at the Mt Somers domain, with a meal included in the entry fee.

Profits were returned to the community.

“This event has raised around $190,000 over the years for various groups and individuals in need.”

It allowed the club to continue to be a

proud sponsor of Ronald McDonald House.

The Hokonui Radio Challenge is a 35km demanding course for more experienced and competitive riders, while the RDR Foothills course is 30km for less experienced riders still wanting a good workout and the Skinners Bikes Mowers and Saws Lowland ride was for beginners, families and children.

Aitken said major sponsors like Property Brokers and EA Networks had allowed the club to have Spraymarks as the traffic control contractor.

Active Timing provide official timing for the race.

Riders can enter online at www.mtsomersbikerace.co.nz or enter on the day from 8am. Racing starts at 10.30am.

Competitors in the 2017 Mt Somers Bike Race look for early leads.

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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

In brief

■ CRICKET

Taylor back as T20 weapon The power game that highlighted Ross Taylor’s early years as a New Zealand cricketer has reemerged and earned him a key role in the team for the Twenty20 international tri-series.

Seemingly on the outer with the national selectors when it came to the shortest format, Taylor has unleashed three cameos in three T20I knocks for the Black Caps this summer.

The 33-year-old has locked down a place in the middle order, where quick runs are nearly always required.

He blasted 20 off 13 balls against the West Indies in Nelson in his first T20I for 18 months.

That was followed by 22 not out off 13 balls and 25 off 11 in the two T20Is he played against Pakistan.

The last knock came in a losing cause at Mount Maunganui but was memorable for Taylor launching three sixes over mid wicket.

It is a shot that was a trademark of his formative years but had largely been shelved as he became a world-class accumulator in tests and ODIs. New Zealand coach Mike Hesson was delighted to see Taylor opening the shoulders as his team eye a clash with Australia in Sydney on Saturday.

Australia over BBL Travis Head has no doubt what he’d rather be doing this weekend. Captaining the Adelaide Strikers in the BBL finals or playing in Australia’s Twenty20 team? “I want to be playing for my country,” Head said.

Head is among cricketers caught in the crossfire over scheduling. He’s been selected in Australia’s squad for the T20 tri-series against England and New Zealand starting Saturday. The fixturing forces Head, Alex Carey and Billy Stanlake out of the BBL finals.

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Bayliss stokes the fires England’s one-day side may be riding high after their handsome series win over Australia, but head coach Trevor Bayliss has warned somebody will have to make way when Ben Stokes returns. Stokes has not played for England since an off-field incident in September but is due to rejoin the limitedovers squad in New Zealand next month after appearing in court on a charge of affray. Stokes’ ability to play in the top six and provide an extra seam option makes him a prize asset and one who demands selection once available.

- PA Ross Taylor will be lining up the boundaries in Sydney on Saturday.

“We’ve talked to Ross about what we want to see from him in terms of T20,” Hesson said yesterday.

“That power game is something we really want him to bring out.

“It’s been a good challenge for

Ross and he’s taken it head on and deserves to be back in the mix.

“We know Ross is a classy player and you add that bit of freedom and ability to take the attack on.

“It just lengthens our batting

and gives us another punch.”

Taylor has played 76 T20Is in a 360-game career for New Zealand.

No Kiwi player has bettered his tally of 17 centuries in both the test and ODI international formats.

- AAP

Gamblers blamed for social media attacks Mitchell McClenaghan has blamed betting for the torrent of abuse received by sports stars, the sort which led to his own outburst last week.

The former New Zealand fast bowler, unwanted in the weekend’s IPL auction, returned social media fire after copping abuse following a poor performance for the Sydney Thunder last week.

He has returned home before playing in the Pakistan Super League, and said the recent abuse was new to him.

The 31-year-old said: “Most of the time there’s an underlying issue, most of the time it’s people saying I lost money on this game because you bowled bad or something like that or you didn’t hit a four.

“It’s quite funny actually, a lot of the cases are around people punting and losing money and then decide to take their frustration out on you as a player.

“At the end of the day, it’s just ridiculous.

“We go out there and give it everything, we don’t stand over people at their desk at work and all that kind of stuff. This is our job, our livelihood and there’s enough pressure there already without the abuse you cop outside of that.”

He still saw social media as a great avenue for cricket promotion and getting youngsters involved.

“Growing up, I would’ve loved

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Cricket behind paywall?

The battle for cricket broadcasting rights in Australia between the Nine and Ten networks and tech giants such as Amazon could result in content going behind a paywall, an expert says. Cricket Australia is expected to begin negotiations for its 2019-23 broadcast deal this week amid talk its worth could soar by almost 100 per cent to about $1 billion over five years. National team broadcasters Nine is understood to be keen on taking Big Bash League rights off Ten, which could mean putting together a bid with Fox Sports.

- AAP

Renegades on a roll The Cameron White-led Melbourne Renegades have the momentum to break through for their maiden BBL title, says in-form batsman Tom Cooper. White will return from ODI duties to lead the Renegades in Friday night’s semi-final against the Adelaide Strikers at Adelaide Oval. The Renegades lost their only encounter with the Strikers this season, but Adelaide will lose star players Travis Head, Alex Carey and Billy Stanlake to international duties.

- AAP

MCG to host finals

Mitchell McLenaghan wore the ire of many keyboard warriors after a poor performance. to have access to my idols to ask questions,” he said.

“To be able to interact with them and I think now it’s almost like a duty of athletes to be able to communicate to youngsters.

“If someone’s asked a question about how to bowl, or sends you a direct message wanting some tips, you can give them that kind of stuff. They might be life chang-

ing for someone like that.

“A lot of time for us it’s Subcontinent people who don’t have a lot, to give them something like that which makes their day and might even make their life.”

An erratic Big Bash season has apparently cost McClenaghan an IPL contract, despite an impressive history with the Mumbai Indians.

Aussie fast bowler Mitchell Johnson, who is also without an IPL job, has joined McClenaghan in attacking abusers.

“To all the idiotic people out there hiding behind a computer screen typing absolute junk.......

I’m still smiling & enjoying my life with my amazing family #nottheendoftheworld,” he tweeted.

- NZME

A world record for attendance at a women’s sporting event could be set with the MCG to host stand-alone finals for the men’s and women’s World Twenty20s in two years’ time. Ten countries will compete in the women’s T20 in February and March of 2020, before 16 men’s teams arrive for their tournament in October and November of that year. The tournament will mark the first time the men’s and women’s competitions have been split when both played in the same year.

Both women’s semi-finals will be held in Sydney before the final is held at the 100,000-capacity MCG. The International Cricket Council are talking up the potential for a near-sellout at the March 8 decider which has been scheduled to coincide with International Women’s Day. - AAP

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In brief Boost for Black Sticks Two-time Olympian Anita McLaren returns to international hockey for the first time since Rio when the Black Sticks travel to Argentina next month. McLaren, with 247 internationals to her name, leads a 20-strong squad to play Argentina in a five-test series from February 20-27 in Buenos Aires. McLaren, 30, is the Black Sticks’ leading all-time scorer with 96 goals, and will add some venom to her side’s attack, especially from penalty corners.

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Dream come true David Beckham said his “dream had come true” as he finally launched his long-awaited Miami football team that will become Major League Soccer’s 25th club. The emotional former England captain thanked his family and suggested they all would be spending huge amounts of time in the city. “They [my family] have been there through the good times and the bad times and I owe them everything,” he said. “Today you made my dream come true, it’s a special day for us. It’s been a hell of a journey.”

Beckham vowed to lure top players from Europe.

- PA

Ngatai off to France

Ashburton swimmer Steve Prescott chats with organiser, Eddie Spearing after winning The Ruby10 at Wanaka on the weekend.

■ SWIMMING

Big win on the water

By Matt MarkhaM

Matt.M@theguardian.co.nz

Life’s about to get very busy for Steve Prescott.

But as he enters into what will be a hectic few weeks of running, biking and swimming – the EA Networks Centre manager will do so buoyed by a massive result on the waters of Wanaka at the weekend.

Prescott smashed his rivals in the 10km race known as The Ruby on Saturday – winning by more than seven minutes.

“I didn’t expect a result like that so was pretty chuffed,” he said.

“I guess it was a pretty fair effort when you look at it, which is a good sign considering some of

the events I have ahead of me.”

More than 400 competitors took part in the annual event which has now been running for four years.

The competition’s five events ranged from the 200m Little Gems race, designed for early to intermediate young swimmers, to a new 10km race, The Ruby10, which Prescott was successful in.

“They’ve been running for four years now and I always like to go down and support them.

“I actually went down to the first ever one, but it was cancelled when I got down there because the water was too rough.

“So, I swam the course anyway, I didn’t think it was too bad.”

Prescott has a busy couple of weeks ahead of him with events almost constantly from week to week.

He’s off to Dunedin next week for the Masters Games and then back down to Wanaka on the 17th for the AquaBike, which is a three kilometre swim followed by a 120 kilometre bike ride.

After that the focus will shift to the biggest challenge for the first part of 2018 – the Taupo Ironman at the beginning of March.

“It’s going to be busy, but really good.

“I’m looking forward to it.”

Prescott’s win at the weekend was a dominant performance for the 62-year-old.

He came out of the water seven minutes ahead of the second placed, Adam O’Byrne of Australia.

“It was a great course, they run it really well down there.”

He wasn’t the only local in on the action though.

Rising swimming star Bree Middleton was on the winners’ podium as well when she was the first female home in the 2.5 kilometre race dubbed The Ruby.

Middleton’s effort saw her claim the under-15 female division, but in being the first female swimmer past the post she headed off older swimmers with much more racing experience than herself.

■ RUGBY

Chiefs leave door open for former ABs The door remains open for two former All Blacks overlooked for selection by the Chiefs this season, coach Colin Cooper says.

Stephen Donald is currently in Ulster while Zac Guildford is looking at overseas options after both failed to secure Super Rugby contracts.

Cooper, who coached both players during his time with the Junior All Blacks and the Hurri-

canes, remains open to selecting them should injuries occur.

“With Stephen, it was time to move with a younger brigade with the likes of Tiaan Falcon (Hawke’s Bay) and Marty McKenzie (Taranaki) that we’re trying to bring through.

“I have a duty to the Chiefs to look ahead for the team but if Stephen comes back, we will have discussions,” Cooper said.

Guildford remains on the outer with New Zealand Rugby following a number of off-the-field issues in his past, but is not completely out of the picture.

“Zac was going well for Waikato and his stats were really good before he got injured towards the end of the season and other players got ahead of him.

“He’s on a list as a possible injury cover and will be in consid-

eration,” Cooper said yesterday.

There hadn’t been any pressure from New Zealand Rugby to not select Guildford, he added.

The departure of winger James Lowe to Leinster and Damian McKenzie’s shift to first fiveeighth have left the Chiefs light on experience out wide, something Cooper acknowledges may have to be rectified during the season.

- NZME

Charlie Ngatai knows all too well the uncertainty of the longevity in a professional sports career. The Chiefs and Taranaki centre has spent plenty of time on the sidelines in recent years, with concussions and injuries derailing his career in New Zealand. It was with that in mind the 27-year-old made the decision to ply his trade in Europe after “a lot of thinking”. Ngatai confirmed he would be heading to Europe at the end of the 2018 Super Rugby season, following in the footsteps of team-mate Liam Messam. - NZME

Sevens on way up Classification games at a world sevens series tournament are usually a chance to grab a drink, have a stretch and avert your eyes for a spell. Anyone who did that in Sydney on Sunday would have missed two important performances from the All Blacks Sevens, according to coach Clark Laidlaw.

Having lost to Australia, New Zealand recovered to beat England 10-5 and Fiji 31-7. The fighting qualities on show impressed Laidlaw, who hopes it will lead into better on home soil when Hamilton hosts its first series tournament this weekend.

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Boyd leaving for England Super Rugby title-winning Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd will leave for England at the end of the season.

New Zealand Rugby yesterday said Boyd had been appointed director of rugby at English premiership club Northampton. The 59-yearold will depart at the end of the end of his fourth season in charge of a highly successful tenure as Hurricanes coach.

- NZME

Thompson staying put Highlanders back Rob Thompson has extended his Highlanders contract by another three Super Rugby seasons. The hard-running midfielder has committed to the southern franchise until the end of 2020, having first moved south in 2016.

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■ KARAKA

Ellis goes in guns blazing Te Akau Racing supremo David Ellis ignited the final stages of Day Two at the NZB National Yearling Sale and he was at it again early on Day Three.

Ellis outlaid a combined $1.925 million for a pair of Savabeel yearlings on Monday evening, including the current sale-topper, Lot 301 the colt from class racemare Katie Lee that fetched $1.025 million.

Lot 290, the filly out of Joys Choice went to Ellis for $900,000 and was confirmed as the first member of Te Akau’s new fillies syndicate opportunity.

Ellis added the second member of that syndicate when he set the auction ring alight yesterday morning with an opening bid of $800,000 for Lot 371, an athletic Not A Single Doubt filly out of Meleka Belle.

The filly is a half-sister to 2017 Karaka Million (1200m) winner Melody Belle who Ellis had purchased out of the 2016 Karaka Sale for $57,500.

Ellis admitted he had hoped to blow any opposition away with his opening salvo however the

Lot 371 drew an opening bid of $800,000 from David Ellis. move didn’t have quite the success he had hoped for when an $850,000 bid returned fire immediately.

Not to be deterred, Ellis upped the ante to $900,000 which proved the winning move as he signed for the filly just minutes later.

“I normally wait until they are

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on the market before I bid, but I thought I would try and blow them out of the water with one bid,” he said.

“I was still really pleased to get her at $900,000 as I would have gone a bit higher.

“I’ve been watching this filly’s family for the last 40 years. The moment I saw her at Haunui

Farm I thought she was a stunning filly. She came up here to the sale and didn’t turn a hair as she took it all in her stride.”

For breeder Marie Leicester the result exceeded any expectations she had despite many people telling her the filly would fetch good money.

“After 50 years in this game the one thing I can say is that I’m a realist,” she said.

“I’ve learnt not to get my hopes up as the minute you do they come crashing down pretty quickly. I did have a figure in my mind that I would like to have achieved and this has well and truly exceeded that.

“The Belle family, established by my parents back in 1938, has produced so many quality gallopers so I’m keen to see this filly now carry on that tradition.”

Leicester admitted it would take some time for the result to sink in as she was still smiling about the sale of Lot 27, her Savabeel colt from classy staying mare Annie Higgins, who went to the bid of Peter Moody for $150,000 on Sunday evening.

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Guineas next up Karaka 3YO Classic (1600m) winner Scott Base hasn’t turned a hair since his Ellerslie heroics.

“Everything’s all good with him and he’s been out to the beach and he’s bouncing around,” said Jonno Benner, who trains the Dalghar gelding with Hollie Wynyard. “He’ll most likely go to the Avondale Guineas and then on to the Derby.”

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Taurus progressing Stakes winner Taurus is in the early stages of another preparation.

“He’s been back in work for a week and he’ll be ready for the winter racing again,” co-trainer Evan Rayner said. “He’s looking good.

Hopefully, he can win another one or two, but it’s not easy for him. He always seems to be in the money so he’s never far away from topweight.”

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Xpression on way back Talented two-year-old Xpression is progressing well toward a return to racing. Co-trainer Grant Cullen said the Showcasing youngster will resume in the juvenile event at Wairoa on February 25. They would then assess whether she has another outing before her autumn goal, the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni.

- NZME

Today at Gore Raceway

Gore RC Venue: Gore Meeting Date: 31 Jan Meeting number: 9 47066 Tapilize (6) 54.5 ...................R Beeharry (a4) 6 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 5, 3 3.07 NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES $12,000, 6 and 7 Rating 65 Benchmark Fillies and Mares*, 1335m 1 1.52 RURAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS GORE HAND- 1 4x433 All Dressed Up tm (1) 60..........D Bothamley ICAP $11,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2000m 2 96510 Knutquacker h (5) 59..................... C Barnes 1 59250 Thought That tdh (2) 59 .............. C Johnson 3 177x2 Shirley Maude td (7) 58.5........ G Jogoo (a1) 2 26267 Shantav tdm (3) 58.5 ......... C Campbell (a3) 4 x8616 El Famoso (2) 58................... S Toolooa (a4) 3 09683 Taniwha (4) 56.5 ............................. J Morris 5 43106 Leila Eve (8) 58 ................... R Firdhaus (a2) 4 10259 Wild Jack m (5) 56.5 ............A Bohorun (a4) 6 01044 Promising m (6) 58................. B Murray (a3) 5 x3554 Consolidate tdh (1) 54.5................ C Barnes 7 10 Mutunga Tap t (4) 57 ...................L Callaway 6 15621 Rock Solid tdm (6) 54 ...........K Mudhoo (a1) 8 10x55 Vishnu (3) 57............................... C Johnson 2 2.27 HOKONUI SUZUKI/AON INSURANCE BRO- 9 86429 Oh So Smart 56.5 ........................ Scratched KERS HANDICAP $10,000, R65 Benchmark*, 2000m 4 3.42 PETERS GENETICS GRANT FARMING PART1 75741 Keep The Lot d (8) 59 ............. G Jogoo (a1) NERSHIP MDN $10,000, MDN, 1335m 1 02046 Get Rythm 58.5 ............................ Scratched 2 83016 Polly’s Sister td (4) 58 ......... R Firdhaus (a2) 2 847 Kindergarten Cop (10) 58.5 ............J Laking 3 75940 Centavada tdm (2) 58 ................... C Barnes 3 x3965 Red Major h (11) 58.5 ................. C Johnson 4 47348 Opihi Jade (5) 58 ........................ C Johnson 4 6 Our Boy Scotty (2) 58.5...........K Kalychurun 5 74130 Vino Tinto td (1) 57.5....................... J Morris 5 5090x Metal Guru (3) 58.5 ..................D Bothamley 6 81079 Jakaya (7) 57 ..................T Comignaghi (a3) 6 x2070 Nomen Ludi h (7) 58.5 .................. C Barnes 7 26999 Lizzie Bordon (3) 56.5 .................L Callaway 7 70540 The De Boy (6) 57 .............. C Campbell (a3) 8 99x70 Letthethunderroll td (9) 54.5.. S Toolooa (a4)

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8 23420 Verify (9) 56.5.......................... G Jogoo (a1) 9 84244 Missing Hazard (4) 56.5 ........K Mudhoo (a1) 10 7464x Haka Star h (8) 56.5.................. S Muniandy 11 0x Dreaming Easy (5) 55 .........R Beeharry (a4) 12 Molly Polly (1) 55.................... B Murray (a3) 5 4.22pm WHITE ROBE LODGE/JOHN BRICK MEMORIAL MAIDEN $10,000, MDN 2YO&UP, 1100m 1 595x2 Drumstorm (2) 58.5.....................L Callaway 2 5843x Friday Knight (11) 58.5........R Beeharry (a4) 3 6x956 Itz My One h (13) 58.5 .............. S Muniandy 4 4x600 Finbarr (7) 57 .............................. C Johnson 5 23420 Verify (4) 56.5 6 804 Mystical Eyes (6) 56.5 .....T Comignaghi (a3) 7 5x075 Befiftytwo (3) 56.5 .......................K Kwo (a3) 8 85x90 Go Apache h (9) 56.5...................... J Morris 9 4609x Opio Rose (1) 56.5...............A Bohorun (a4) 10 54770 Ruby Choux Rose (10) 56.5 ...K Kalychurun 11 Dante Fire (8) 55 ................ C Campbell (a3) 12 Raise A Saint (12) 55 .................... C Barnes 13 Molly Polly 55 ............................... Scratched 14 0x Dreaming Easy (5) 55 -

Emergencies: Molly Polly, Dreaming Easy 6 4.57 AB LIME/TED WINSLOE MEMORIAL HANDICAP $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 00x93 Our Charlie dm (2) 59 ..............D Bothamley 2 6x10L Our Teddy Boy d (10) 58.5 . C Campbell (a3) 3 67x56 Friar Tuck d (4) 58.5 .............. S Toolooa (a4) 4 290x0 Flash Suggestion d (8) 58T Comignaghi (a3) 5 90x45 Pacific Tap td (7) 58..................... C Johnson 6 1000x The Likely Lad t (5) 58 ........... B Murray (a3) 7 0x380 Red Ace d (1) 57.5 ......................L Callaway 8 5837x Little Miss d (6) 57...............R Beeharry (a4) 9 00x09 All Things Nice dh (3) 56.5 .............. J Morris 10 690x6 Kenya d (9) 56.5..........................K Kwo (a3) 7 5.34 LOGAN EQUINE/HENDERSON LIVESTOCK MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 2000m 1 x9252 Mac Murdoch (10) 58.5 ............D Bothamley 2 46645 Beam Me Up Scotty (13) 58.5... S Muniandy 3 06036 Shotglass (3) 58.5 ................... G Jogoo (a1) 4 75048 The Publican (11) 58.5............K Kalychurun 5 00x08 Bannock (2) 58.5......................... C Johnson 6 900. Fly Without Wings (12) 58.5 ........L Callaway

7 08 Tacktheflag (8) 58.5.................. K Gundowry 8 38335 The Style (9) 56.5 ...........................J Laking 9 89354 Portumna Lass (16) 56.5 ......K Mudhoo (a1) 10 5x084 Papina (1) 56.5................T Comignaghi (a3) 11 64805 Dowry Duty (5) 56.5 ........................ J Morris 12 67570 Night Lady h (15) 56.5 ................K Kwo (a3) 13 58009 Tap Dis (4) 56.5............................. C Barnes 14 00950 Fivewayeight (6) 55 ............ C Campbell (a3) 15 00x80 Platinum Recruit (14) 56.5 ...A Bohorun (a4) 16 x2070 Nomen Ludi h (7) 58.5 Emergencies: Platinum Recruit, Nomen Ludi Blinkers off: Wild Jack (R1), Lizzie Bordon (R2), Our Boy Scotty (R4), Platinum Recruit (R7) Winkers on: Beam Me Up Scotty (R7)

SELECTIONS

Race 1: Taniwha, Thought That, Consolidate, Rock Solid, Shantav Race 2: Keep The Lot, Opihi Jade, Polly’s Sister, Vino Tinto Race 3: Promising, All Dressed Up, Shirley Maude, Knutquacker Race 4: Red Major, Missing Hazard, Verify, Kindergarten Cop Race 5: Finbarr, Mystical Eyes, Befiftytwo, Drumstorm, Verify Race 6: Our Charlie, Kenya, Friar Tuck, Pacific Tap, Little Miss Race 7: Mac Murdoch, Papina, Portumna Lass, The Style, Shotglass

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 4 12.52pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS FINAL C1, 305m way Meeting Date: 31 Jan 2018 NZ Meeting number: 3 1 32221 Opawa Bear 17.77 ............................. N Udy Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 2 61431 Accra 17.87 ............................... K B Benson 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 3 57651 Scotta Pie 17.71............................. L Pearce and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 4 77711 Tynecastle Flyer 17.79 G R & ......... S Voyce 5 53671 Rowdy Ruby 17.91 ..............................S Kite 1 12.01pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0, 305m 6 77x51 Mahala Bay 17.85 H & ...................... Woods 1 35275 Hot Mayhem nwtd U & ......................Cottam 7 36751 Another Flag 17.68 ...........................M Flipp 2 5 All About Space nwtd ...............E Duganzich 8 35841 Cawbourne Frost 17.59...................P Morris 3 35862 Dark Syrah nwtd ..............................R Waite 9 75652 Conquest Girl nwtd ...........................M Flipp 4 52244 Homebush Demi nwtd ...............J McInerney 5 66768 Pickering nwtd ....................................J Hunt 10 34722 Alamein Stryda 18.11 K & .................Phillips 6 Alamein Dip nwtd K & .......................Phillips 5 1.09pm J P PRINT PETONE C1 C1, 520m 7 35674 Shadow Girl nwtd ............................C Morris 1 27663 World Freakshow 30.47 ..................M Olden 8 x467F Bionic Boyd nwtd...............................G Hunt 2 63577 Cawbourne Bettsy 30.99 J & ..............D Bell 9 77678 Bigtime Olivia nwtd ......................K Williams 3 12567 Bigtime Kate 30.83.............................L Cole 10 78488 Shark And Tayty nwtd ................B Goldsack 4 475F4 Meteor Vege 30.41 ...................E Duganzich 5 21314 Thrilling Major nwtd ......................... K Walsh 2 12.18pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C0 C0, 305m 6 23271 Bigtime Zoe 31.19 ..............................L Cole 1 Bigtime Steve nwtd ............................L Cole 7 44424 Crackle nwtd ..................................... B Hunt 2 3847 All Black Star nwtd ...................E Duganzich 8 74444 Milly Rivers 31.26 ........................B Hodgson 3 4842 Jericho Warrior nwtd ........................R Waite 9 66858 Black Roadstar 30.70..................... L A Hunt 4 75434 Blackfort Down nwtd .......................C Morris 5 22652 Cool Wolf nwtd .............................. D Donlon 10 75788 Whata Shemozzel nwtd .................R Murray 6 85367 Hardaway Chief nwtd ................J McInerney 6 1.26 BOOK YOUR FUNCTION@HATRICK C1, 305m 7 48875 Alamein Panda nwtd K & ..................Phillips 1 58465 Worboys 17.74 G R & ..................... S Voyce 8 3846x He’s A Sharkie nwtd ................. K Gommans 2 66558 Banshee Reel nwtd ..........................R Waite 9 657 Homebush Belle nwtd ...............J McInerney 3 48458 Brad Baxter nwtd ......................J McInerney 10 88 Star Mechanic nwtd ....................... L A Hunt 4 75652 Conquest Girl nwtd ...........................M Flipp 5 57521 Alamein Tane 18.10 K &....................Phillips 3 12.35pm METEOR OPD C0 C0, 305m 6 34535 Snow Ball Chance 17.72..........E Duganzich 1 82753 Star Secret nwtd ..........................K Williams 7 12143 De Blonde 18.05 ............................... B Hunt 2 7687 Sozin’s Diamond nwtd...............J McInerney 8 8878x Forever And Ever nwtd.................K Williams 3 6 Spot On Hearty nwtd ...............E Duganzich 9 55287 Blue Precision 17.72 .......................C Morris 4 25675 Reedy Set Go nwtd ...................J McInerney 5 78725 Bigtime Kaea nwtd .............................L Cole 10 33578 Magnetude Eight 18.11 ................R McPhee 6 88632 It’s All Me nwtd ..................................G Hunt 7 1.44pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C1 C1, 520m 7 33463 Subway Kay nwtd.......................B Goldsack 1 37524 Rubbed Out 30.38.......................B Hodgson 8 524 Swift Liberty nwtd.............................R Waite 2 18485 Patty Boy 30.65 .................................. N Udy 9 67563 Warrior Tony nwtd U & ......................Cottam 3 5x143 Thrilling Cruise nwtd ....................... K Walsh 10 75877 Hurricane Al nwtd P & .....................C Morris 4 13447 Bigtime Logan 30.39 ..........................L Cole

5 64338 Cawbourne Web 30.23 J & .................D Bell 6 23877 Bigtime Lonestar 30.53 G & ... S Fredrickson 7 55465 Rising Hawke nwtd..........................C Morris 8 46325 Bark Rosanowski 30.45 .....................L Cole 9 66858 Black Roadstar 30.70..................... L A Hunt 10 57877 Bigtime Wild 30.42 .............................L Cole 8 2.01 THE ROCK 95.2FM NZ BRED FEATURE C1, 305m 1 46165 Carefree Highway 18.19 ..............K Williams 2 11121 Blitz ‘Em Rene 17.65 U &..................Cottam 3 56132 Bigtime Swift 17.97 G & ......... S Fredrickson 4 38132 Uno Eleven 18.05............................... N Udy 5 37333 Bigtime Emma 17.93..........................L Cole 6 74333 Mark Be Good 17.84 .......................P Morris 7 62265 Just Like Ma 17.89 J & ........................D Bell 8 34653 Barn Door Billy 17.88 ............... K Gommans 9 23768 Opawa Bucks 17.87 .........................R Waite 10 75544 Buzzy Gem 17.96 ..............................J Hunt 9 2.19pm FIRST SECURITY C1 C1, 520m 1 44868 Dermott Brown 31.45 .........................W Kite 2 54456 Gunnar Blueblood 30.18 ...........J McInerney 3 77776 Making It Up 30.66 ..........................C Morris 4 55266 Blackie Chan 30.20 .......................B Mitchell 5 12247 Bigtime Kylie 30.69 ............................L Cole 6 11147 Bigtime Serena 30.58 ........................L Cole 7 43456 Take Action 30.84.........................M Goodier 8 66775 Cawbourne Muzza 30.42 J & ..............D Bell 9 66858 Black Roadstar 30.70..................... L A Hunt 10 75788 Whata Shemozzel nwtd .................R Murray 10 2.40pm AON CPF C1 C1, 305m 1 71365 Kellydean 18.10 ..............................C Morris 2 23787 Bublin Max 18.28 ......................J McInerney 3 76686 Manhattan Style nwtd ...............J McInerney 4 35675 Pepper’s Choice 18.06 .................K Williams 5 8x743 Yankee Foxtrot 17.84 .................... R Maisey 6 53842 Bigtime Spark 17.86...........................L Cole 7 76787 Ms Rubble Double 18.17..................R Waite 8 42236 Nic’s Fab 17.67 J & .............................D Bell 9 23658 Piko Piko Dawn 18.03 ..................... C Brider

10 37654 Schiehallion nwtd ..............................D Edlin 2.59pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 C1, 520m 1 55545 Secret Agenda 30.81 ..................B Hodgson 2 87x48 Opawa Judy nwtd..............................M Flipp 3 68738 Idol Jazz 30.75 ................................... N Udy 4 42248 White Comet nwtd......................... D Donlon 5 75676 Homebush Tulip nwtd ................J McInerney 6 86786 Dyna Hadvar nwtd...........................P Morris 7 13372 Millie Prince 31.00..............................L Cole 8 43785 Bigtime Boy nwtd .........................M Goodier Emergencies: 9 66858 Black Roadstar 30.70..................... L A Hunt 10 57877 Bigtime Wild 30.42 .............................L Cole 12 3.16pm WANGANUI TOYOTA C1 C1, 305m 1 78546 Kiwi Baxter 17.74 ......................J McInerney 2 66562 Cala D’Or nwtd..................................M Flipp 3 23768 Opawa Bucks 17.87 .........................R Waite 4 78687 Scott Some Ticka 17.85 ................. L A Hunt 5 78673 Ivanhov 17.81 K & .............................Phillips 6 61583 Choice Lass 17.94 ..........................C Morris 7 57578 Bonus Lotto nwtd ............................L Doody 8 7x375 Scott No Value 18.05 ........................G Hunt 9 58555 Homebush Myra nwtd ...............J McInerney 10 65476 Bigtime Jorja 17.71 ............................L Cole 13 3.33pm LASER PLUMBING C1 C1, 305m 1 23736 Culvie Den 17.80 ................................ L Bell 2 34722 Alamein Stryda 18.11 K & .................Phillips 3 68886 Goldstar Gizmo 18.13 .....................L Doody 4 68838 Homebush Olive 17.63..............J McInerney 5 17574 Opehu Express 18.10 ......................R Waite 6 67834 Avedon Film 18.05 ............................M Flipp 7 38886 Sedgebrook Angel 18.10 ....................F Kite 8 17888 Celtic Rover 17.90.........................M Gowan 9 84484 Half Silver Fern 17.72 ...............J McInerney 10 15783 Smash Fire 18.13............................... N Udy 14 3.51pm MAX REFRIGERATION C1 C1, 305m 1 36677 Homebush Clint nwtd ................J McInerney

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77567 She’s Mustard nwtd..........................R Waite 78875 Paris Global 18.13.....................J McInerney 75544 Buzzy Gem 17.96 ..............................J Hunt 85255 Stole Me Keys 18.15 ................ K Gommans 67884 Lissadell Babe 17.99..................... D Donlon 26147 Wellington Wind 17.94 K & ...............Phillips 65587 Lori Elle 18.31 ...................................M Flipp 7868x Casual Sipper 17.80 ..................B Goldsack 278x7 Rocket Jewel nwtd ..........................P Morris 15 4.12pm HATRICK DASH C1 C1, 305m 1 48x86 Bahama Gas nwtd .......................K Williams 2 35272 Luke Skywalker 17.79 .................... L A Hunt 3 24412 Little Tornado nwtd ...........................R Waite 4 46575 Roketto 17.83....................................D Edlin 5 52615 Bigtime Kalani 17.88 ..........................L Cole 6 68824 Homebush Shea nwtd...............J McInerney 7 37487 Shakti 17.89 ......................................M Flipp 8 86568 Holly Blue Blood 17.64..............J McInerney 9 57626 PikoPiko Connor 17.92 ................... C Brider 10 845x7 Cyndi Action 18.06 ................... S Gommans SELECTIONS

Race 1: Hot Mayhem, Dark Syrah, All About Space, Alamein Dip Race 2: Bigtime Steve, Cool Wolf, Blackfort Down, All Black Star Race 3: Bigtime Kaea, Subway Kay, Swift Liberty, Star Secret Race 4: Opawa Bear, Accra, Tynecastle Flyer, Another Flag Race 5: Thrilling Major, Meteor Vege, World Freakshow, Bigtime Kate Race 6: Conquest Girl, Banshee Reel, De Blonde, Alamein Tane Race 7: Bark Rosanowski, Thrilling Cruise, Bigtime Logan Race 8: Blitz ‘Em Rene, Uno Eleven, Bigtime Emma, Mark Be Good Race 9: Bigtime Serena, Bigtime Kylie, Blackie Chan, Dermott Brown Race 10: Nic’s Fab, Yankee Foxtrot, Pepper’s Choice, Kellydean Race 11: Millie Prince, Secret Agenda, White Comet, Opawa Judy Race 12: Kiwi Baxter, Cala D’Or, Opawa Bucks, Choice Lass Race 13: Alamein Stryda, Celtic Rover, Homebush Olive Race 14: Wellington Wind, Buzzy Gem, Lori Elle, Lissadell Babe Race 15: Luke Skywalker, Bigtime Kalani, Roketto, Homebush Shea 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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■ HARNESS RACING

Renezmae’s future bright Jack Harrington is riding the crest of a wave at the moment, but it might be about to get bigger.

Fresh off the back of a third-consecutive win for Bailey’s Knight at Motukarara on Sunday and Hey Yo’s third in the Great Southern Star on Saturday night, the young North Canterbury trainer isn’t far away from unleashing his other stable star, Renezmae.

Last year’s Two-Year-Old Breeders Crown winner resumed at the Rangiora t workouts last week with a slick third.

“Dexter (Dunn) was over the moon with how she felt,” Harrington said.

“She ran home in 56.5 seconds, and did it all pretty well so she’s right on track.”

A lightly framed two-year-old, Harrington said those who had followed the filly last season will get a surprise to see her after a good spell. “She’s strengthened right up and has filled out a lot too, she looks quite different.”

At this early stage the plan is to have two more quiet workout or trial runs and then kick things off in the Hambletonian at Ashburton late in February, which will be one of only a handful of starts for the filly in New Zealand this season.

“We are seriously looking at Australia with her, and that may mean she misses the Jewels. I would like to think she will stay through and tackle the Auckland features and then head over to New South Wales before then going to Victoria.

“There’s about five group one races we can target and the New South Wales Trotting Oaks is one of them and it is on the same day as the Jewels. Then we can slowly build up to the Breeders Crown again.”

The daughter of The Pres has won three of her ten career starts with three further placings and stake earnings more than $70,000.

SITUATIONS VACANT

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FARM MANAGER/ CONTRACT MILKER 2IC CANTERBURY

Mt Somers

Dairy Holdings Limited is a dynamic and

The company: progressive corporate dairy farming company Dairy Holdings Limited is a dynamic and progressive that operates throughout the South Island. corporate dairy farmer that operates extensive operations throughout the South Island.

An opportunity has arisen on one of our farms in An has arisenarea within our grazing theopportunity Canterbury for Mt Somers a Farm operations for a 2IC. Manager/Contract Milker.

Features of the position: • OFarm area approx 430-hectares AKDALE •  Techno fencing system 240 hectares effective Milkingdairy 800 cows •  Carries young-stock, dairy cows and bulls winter.  through New 50 bail rotary  5 minutes from Leeston/45minutes to Skills Required: Christchurch • Genuine interest in livestock farming.  School bus at the gate • Farming experience would be preferred but training  will Well housed be provided.  Reliable water - 240ha irrigated by pivot, k• High animal husbandry/welfare standards. line and borderdyke irrigation • Responsible, punctual, self-motivated, trustworthy, energetic, and a team player.

E• XPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO: Duties will include; break fencing, stock work, tractor work, feeding out, and general farm duties.

Mick O’Connor The successful applicant will be required to under-take a Farm drug Supervisor, Canterbury pre-employment test.

Please send CV’s to: Please email cover letter and CV to mick@dairyholdings.co.nz Corey Heaven www.dairyholdings.co.nz c_cheaven@yahoo.co.nz 027 649 0045 rd Applications close 3 2018.

April 2015 Applications close, February 12,

ASHBURTON COLLEGE ‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

RESULTS ■ Croquet Croquet South Canterbury January 27 and 28 Golf croquet grades, Timaru Winners Premier grade T King (Waimate), runner up Jason Hodgett (Aorangi), Intermediate grade (on a count back) J Skerrett (Aorangi), runner up D Verdonk (Awamoa/Gardens), Primary grade L. Thompson (Aorangi), runner up J Martin (Ashbury)

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club January 30, Women’s Section Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites: Bev Turton, No 8 House of Travel: Vicki Moore, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Daphne Hinton, No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Pauline Bell, No 4 Somerset Grocer 2nd shot: Janice Dunlop, No 18 2nd Shot to Green: Margaret Bean Twos: Daphne Hinton – No 12, Sue Hastie – No 12

Tinwald Golf Club January 25 9 Hole Results: Opening Day Greensome Chris Anderson and Bev Blair – 29, Sue Lamb and Jenny Baker – 31.5

DRAWS ■ Golf Tinwald Golf Club February 8, Women’s Division 1st Borrows Cup Maree Moore No 1 9.00 D. Lowe & L. Bird M. Bennett & D Wellman 9.05 K McAuliffe & B Cochrane No 10 9.00 J. Bruhns & K. Young C. Linney & V. Cartney No 13 9.00 J. Undy & I Divers J. Vander Heide & B. Harris Starters C. Linney S. Young; Cards J. Bruhns M. Moore; Kitchen K. Young.

First XV Rugby (UC Championship Team) Coach Expressions of Interest Sought Ashburton College, in association with the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union, is seeking to further enhance the sport of Rugby in the College and invites expressions of interest in a key role in the Ashburton College Rugby Programme. The person appointed is required to maintain positive relationships and links with the College and ensure student management is consistent with College Policies and Procedures. The coach once appointed will have the ability to appoint their own assistant and manager.

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading the preparation and coaching, on and off the field, of the 1st XV to a standard of excellence that is required of teams participating in this prestigious competition, while embracing the Values of the College and the MCRU. Key attributes sought in the appointee include: • Strong technical knowledge of the modern game, combined with sound coaching and analytical skills.

• Experience in coaching sport at teenage representative level or higher.

• Special interest in College sport, balancing the objectives of success in the short-term, with the development of individual athletes in a team environment.

• An ability to work with and challenge a group of aspiring rugby players.

Expressions of interest or enquiries about commitments can be made via email to: Ross Preece, Principal Email: rj@ashcoll.school.nz

Please provide a brief rugby CV and referees.

FARM MANAGER/ CONTRACT MILKER Administration Officer CANTERBURY

Accounts Payable

DairyHoldings Holdings Limited a dynamic and Dairy Limited is a is dynamic and progressive progressive corporate dairy farming company corporate dairy farmer that operates extensive operations that operates throughout throughout the South Island. the South Island.

Ultimately based in Ashburton, and reporting to the An opportunity has arisen on one applicant’s of our farms in will Company Accountant, the successful tasks the Canterbury area for a Farm include: Manager/Contract • Accounts payableMilker. processing within a complex and dynamic business AKDALE • OBank and supplier statement reconciliation  240 hectares effective • Assisting with financial reporting  Milking 800 cows

Applicants the following attributes:  New will 50 display bail rotary 5 minutes from Leeston/45minutes to •  Highly self-motivated and reliable Christchurch • Professional and discrete  School bus at the gate • Methodical work style and eye for detail  Well housed •  Pleasant effective telephone manner Reliableand water - 240ha irrigated by pivot, k• Confident using accounts payable systems and line and borderdyke irrigation Microsoft Excel • Enjoys working in the agricultural sector

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO:

This is an excellent opportunity with one of New Zealand’s Mick O’Connor most successful and innovative corporate farmers.

Farm Supervisor, Please send a covering letter Canterbury and Curriculum Vitae, to the address below, to be received Please send CV’s no to: later than Friday, February 9, mick@dairyholdings.co.nz 2018.

“Administration Officer Position” www.dairyholdings.co.nz PO Box 549, Timaru 7940 rd info@dairyholdings.co.nz Applications close 3 April 2015 www.dairyholdings.co.nz

Sports Reporter Wanted a sporting all rounder who wants to be a star….

The Ashburton Guardian has an opportunity for a passionate reporter to make their mark in the world of sport.

We’re looking for someone who lives for sport – all codes, who is keen to get to know the triers, the grinders the good teams and the sporting stars of the Ashburton District.

You’ll be a one-person sports team, among an editorial team of experienced journalists, covering everything from representative rugby and netball, right down to primary school’s football and hockey.

The Guardian is a progressive, six-day a week newspaper in the heart of a sporting strong hold.

Our sports coverage is one of the cornerstones of the business.

Our readers are passionate players, watchers and arm-chair critics who love nothing more than reading a good yarn about local sporting stars or teams.

Sport takes place at any time on any given day, so you’ll be flexible with your working hours and willing to go above and beyond the call of duty to provide the sports coverage that the paper requires.

You’ll also get the opportunity to swing one of our cameras around from time to time too.

Weekend work in this role is a given, but that does mean that you’ll get time off during the week to enjoy everything our district has to offer. That could mean that in Winter you are on the slopes within an hour of raising your head from the pillow or in summer out on the lake after just a 10-minute drive.

If you think you could be the sporting star we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you.

Send us an application letter along with your CV, telling us about your passion for sport and what you could bring to the Guardian team.

Please send your application, along with CV to Matt Markham by e-mail: matt.m@theguardian.co.nz or post to Box 77, Ashburton 7740.

We Help Save Lives We help save lives every day through the research and development of improved diagnosis, be er prediction and treatment of heart disease in our hospital and community.

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McIntosh Group are on the lookout for a Health & Safety Administrator/Assistant to join our group.

Hours are flexible (Previous experience desirable, but not essential). This position will be approximately 30 hours per week.

Accounts Administrator

• Flexible role to suit part-time hours • Approx 20-30 hours per week • Fantastic opportunity to gain varied accounting experience.

This varied role will stretch your organisation skills as you will be managing internal and external queries, alongside daily and monthly accounting tasks, so your ability to organise and prioritise your workload is essential! This role is key to ensure the routine departmental accounting functions are solid and, sits within a small team, so you’ll be asked to roll your sleeves up and take on a variety of tasks.

Specific aspects of the role will include: • Payroll • Accounts Payable • Accounts Receivable • GST/FBT We are looking for a flexible and adaptable accounts-all-rounder that stands out from the crowd! Preferably you will have a relevant qualification or you are currently studying accounting. However, consideration will be given to candidates with relevant experience, who can demonstrate themselves to be quick learners, with the right attitude and a positive approach.

Your accounting experience will include: • payroll experience • demonstrable accounts knowledge • minimum two years relevant work experience and familiarity with accounting packages • confident user of Microsoft Office including solid Excel skills • be self-managing with analytical and logical problem solving skills • must have excellent oral and written communication skills

To apply, please email your CV, cover letter and relevant work references to: desme@theguardian.co.nz Applications close Friday, February 9, 2018

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Health & Safety Administrator/Assistant

Are you an Accounts Administrator that stands out?

Ashburton Guardian

As an H&S Administrator you will work closely with Senior Staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day H&S implementation within our staff and our diverse range of subcontractors.

This will be a varied and busy role within the McIntosh Group and you will need to be able to prioritise well and have strong communication skills.

In accordance with the Company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Please email cover letter and CV to: jobs@mcintoshgroup.co.nz or alternatively please pick up an application form from our offices at: 38 JB Cullen Drive.

Field Technician - South Island Genetic Technologies Limited (GTL) is a 100% family owned and managed agribusiness which represents Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (DuPont Pioneer) in New Zealand. DuPont Pioneer is the world’s leading developer of advanced plant genetics, providing high-quality seeds and associated services to farmers in more than 90 countries. We are committed to not only delivering farmers with the very best performing products on the market, but also comprehensive pre and post-sales technical service, together with farm management and support.

The Field Technician role is pivotal in executing our research programme but also providing support to our local Sales Team. Based in Ashburton - you will be working across the South Island, but mainly focused in the Ashburton and wider Canterbury region.

In this role you will:

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Work with project leads to implement, maintain and report on environmental and special projects • Work with the Field Technician – IMPACT with the set-up and planting of the IMPACT Programme and with the planting and harvesting of the strip trial programme.

• Plan and implement the processing of the Dry Matter Programme.

• Assist in the implementation of the Applicator Programme • Monitor stock within the warehouse • Support the Area Managers across the South Island.

• An understanding of the Agricultural Industry • Agronomy knowledge • Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust • Adaptable and a ‘can do’ attitude • The ability to work autonomously as well as with a team • Excellent time-management skills • A full clean drivers licence (class 4 is preferred)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact: Sharon Jones – HR Advisor on sjones@genetic.co.nz.

Please submit your covering letter and CV to the above email address if you wish to apply.

Applications close Monday, February 5, 2018 You must already hold the rights to work in New Zealand.

Applications close Friday, February 9, 2018.

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Rendering Plant Operator

Personal Assistant/Administrator McIntosh Group have an exciting New Role Available!

We are looking for a part time Personal Assistant/Administrator to join our group.

Hours are flexible. (Previous experience desirable, but not essential).

As a PA/Administrator you will work closely with senior members of staff to help manage their workload, organise their day and free up their time by providing administration support.

In accordance with the Company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Wallace Group LP is recognised as a leader in the primary industry with major investments in service rendering, hides and skins processing and composting.

Please email cover letter and CV to: jobs@mcintoshgroup.co.nz

The Company wishes to employee a person to fill the position of Rendering Operator with in the Rendering division, which is situated at Hororata near Darfield. This is a fulltime position and does include shift work.

or alternatively please pick up an application form from our offices at: 38 JB Cullen Drive.

The desired candidate would possess the following attributes but the successful candidate will be given full training to achieve the required skills: • Forklift license • Loader license • To be able to work unsupervised • Rendering experience would be preferred but not essential • Boiler ticket would be preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Applications close Friday, February 9, 2018.

MAYFIELD

We are currently seeking an Arable Representative to join our team within the Mayfield area.

PGG Wrightson Seeds is a NZ based global reaching seed company with operations and collaborations in NZ, Australia, and South and North America.

Duties and responsibilities: • Serving clients within the Arable industry • Managing the complete growing process of contracted crops including advice on agrichemicals, fertiliser and pasture seed • Managing crop production, crop monitoring, reporting as well as promoting and selling Arable products whilst maintaining a high level of relationships with clients To be successful in this role you will need proven experience in the arable industry, strong knowledge of cereal and small seed crop agronomy and have good interpersonal skills whereby you will become our clients trusted advisor.

Should you require further information regarding this position please contact Geoff Tubb on (03) 687-7331.

Appplications close 5pm Thursday, 15 February 2018. A full position description is available for this role upon request.

Apply now or to find out more about working at PGG Wrightson or view other opportunities visit https://careers.pggwrightson.co.nz/search and enter reference number 3754ASHG.

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Applications close February 2, 2018.

Please apply in writing with curriculum vitae and references to: General Manager Operations Wallace Group LP PO Box 11, Waitoa 3380 Email: gordon.henderson@wallace.co.nz All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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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TRADES, SERVICES

COMPUTER PROBLEMS ??

For prompt reliable computer servicing and laser engraving. Contact Kelvin, KJB Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place, Ashburton. Phone 308 8989. Proudly serving locals for 30 years. Same day service if possible.

SUPERGOLD discount card welcomed.

DENTURES. Dr Peter Rumping, retired dentist, continues to provide full dentures. Repairs to existing dentures also available.

Phone 027 220 9997.

WINDOW TINTING. For cars, homes and offices. Quality window films for privacy, UV (fading) and heat. Follow facebook. Phone Craig Rogers 307 6347, 0800 TINTER or 027 258 0884 at SUN CONTROL Window Tinting. Member of Master Tinters NZ.

We will be holding a Grants and Funding community meeting on Monday 12 February at 5.30 - 6.30pm in the Council Chamber meeting room, 2 Baring Square East. New applicants are encouraged to attend.

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

DAIRY position wanted. Have experience in the industry.

Can start as soon as possible. Phone Noel 027 355 1355.

MOTORING

We will reopen on Wednesday, February 7.

Thank you Jackie Cooper

PLANTS, PRODUCE

NEW potatoes Nadine $2 per kg. 81 Elizabeth Street, Ashburton. Phone 308 3195 or 027 531 9103.

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MAKE SMALLBONE HOLDEN YOUR NEXT STOP & GET THE SERVICE DESERVE 27 Gordons Road,YOU Ashburton SERVICE ALL MAKES

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REPAIRS

LEVEL OF SERVICE

MAKE SMALLBONE HOLDENGENUINE YOUR NEXT STOP WOF CHECKS HOLDEN PARTS FULL MECHANICAL CHOOSE YOUR & GET THE SERVICE YOUYOU DESERVE

Daily Events Wednesday

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

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

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

9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Join our friendly group for fun exercise during term time. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages.

Main Street, Methven.

Bookings essential Main South Road, Tinwald, Ashburton 03 307 9028 www.smallbones.co.nz

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

Monday collections will be picked up as usual.

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Tuesday collections will be picked up Wednesday 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.

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SITUATIONS WANTED

Thursday

Rubbish and Recycling - Kerbside Collection

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 28 February, 2018 for the funding to be allocated in July 2018. Application forms and full criteria for each scheme are available from ashburtondc.govt.nz and from the Council office, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton.

The office and shop of Pool & Pump World will be closed on Monday, February 5 and Tuesday, February 6.

Resource Recovery Parks The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park will be open Tuesday 6 February, 2018. Please note: The Ashburton RRP will close on Thursday 8 February due to a temporary power shut-down.

Arts and culture Sports and recreation Economic development and events Community development Natural and built environment (including biodiversity & heritage grants)

Office closed

– Waitangi Day collection

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.

MEETINGS, EVENTS

Beckley Coachlines Programme

◊ CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD TRIP LIVESTOCK, PETS February 18, departing BUYER of unwanted 9.30am. animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals. ◊ KAIKOURA DAY TRIP We also sell pet food. Call March 31, departing Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 7.30am.

621, A/H 03 348 9439. ◊ OPERATUNITY CONCERT HIRE ”Luck of the Irish\” GENERAL hire.

LawnFebruary 21 at 11am, mowers, chainsaws, concrete Theatre Royal, Timaru. breakers, trailers, and more.

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

308 7646 588 East Street. Open MonFri 7.00 - 6.00pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday 8.30am - Guardian Classifieds 3.00pm. – Ph: 308 8061 307 7900 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2018 10am - 3pm AGE CONCERN 206 CLUB. Monday Tuesday and Wednesday each week, 60 years and older. More information ring Age Concern 308-6817.

Cameron Street.

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

1pm - 3pm ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Drop in and pre loved clothing shop. Cnr Thomson and Jane Streets, Tinwald.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet doubles, Phillip St. 6pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Practise and coaching evening, anybody welcome. 115 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. (excluding school holidays).

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. (excludes school holidays).

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

1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social games, everyone welcome. 115 Racecourse Road.

2pm - 4pm VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum open, Parts shed closed. 86 Maronan Rd, Tinwald.

7pm ASHBURTON RSA DARTS. Season starts, Thursday February 1 at the Ashburton RSA. 7pm kick off. Players of all experience who are interested are urged to come along.

Neil McCann Group Manager Service Delivery www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

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Professional massage. In/out calls. Phone 022 121 8921.

FOR SALE

CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and ACCOMMODATION, insulated. Sidelifter available RENTAL for delivery. Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 308-7772. SUNNY three bedroom house. Heat pump. West HAY for sale. Small bales. side. Available now $350 per Company road, $4, phone week. Phone 027 551 3924.

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Puzzles

Puzzles and horoscopes www.guardianonline.co.nz Cryptic crossword

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

WordWheel

WordBuilder

Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or anti-clockwise.

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There is at least one fiveletter word.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Glittering generalities sound impressive to those who want them to be true and the utterly gullible. You’ll hear past the hyperbole and help people understand what’s real and reasonable.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You have something special.

Many would love to claim it. And the weird part is that you hardly see it anymore. You’ve had it for so long! Adjust your perspective so you can better love what is already yours.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Today you’ll be susceptible to flattery, but so what? You deserve to be paid attention to. You worked hard to get where you are. So how about you soak it up? Don’t deflect compliments just say thank you.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): The saying goes, “Never let them see you sweat.” But if you make it look too easy, they’ll heap more work on you. Of course, you don’t want to seem like a hectic mess, either. You’ll find the middle ground.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Moods come and go like weather.

You’re like a region unto yourself. There are typical weather patterns for the region of you, and then sometimes there’s unseasonable anomalies. That’s what’s happening now.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Add this to your routine: a generous pat on the back, from you to you.

This is best done privately, but rest assured it’s not self-centred to recognise your own talents.

If you don’t do it, how will others know to?

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Philosophising has its time, place and purpose. The big-picture thinking can seem like an indulgence when there’s so much practical work to do, but indulge, because it’s essential to getting things right.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Since you’re still not totally sure about your next move, don’t make one.

You can afford to hang out in this phase a while longer. Write down the ideas. Talk it out. Ask questions. Research. Brainstorm.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You have your agenda; they have theirs. Honestly, there may not be a compromise that will make you both happy, so don’t waste too much time in negotiation.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You may get an unusually large number of requests made of you today, and a few demands will be thrown in there, too. This is what comes with getting suddenly popular.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Go often to the well of positive energy. You’ll find it in quotes, books and songs. You’ll find it in the small talk you make with strangers and in the fellowship of friends.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You might be surprised at what you’re willing to do to please a person who’s charming, attractive and funny. Also, you might be surprised at what people are willing to do for you for the same reasons.

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Guardian

Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

McGUIGAN, Paul Henry – On January 27, 2018, suddenly at home aged 61.

Dearly loved father of George, and Harry, and cherished friend of Margie.

Treasured brother of Leo and Edie, Noel and Sharon, Marie and Richard, Brian and Evelyn, Clare, Annie and Peta, and the late Tony.

Loved and respected uncle of his many nieces and nephews.

Spring lines release and we sail with the tide.

Messages to the McGuigan family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch, 8013. The funeral for Paul will be held at the Chertsey Hall, Chertsey Line Road, on SATURDAY, February 3, at 1.00pm.

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Patersons Funeral Services and Ashburton Crematorium Ltd Office and Chapel Corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton

Ph 307 7433

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FZL: Lowering to about 2000m

Rain setting in, with heavy falls. Snow to 1800 metres in the south. Wind at 1000m: NW 50 km/h rising gale 70 km/h, changing SE 30 km/h in the evening.

Wind at 2000m: NW severe gale 95 km/h.

Rain easing to showers. Southwesterlies, gale about the coast at first, easing.

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Cloudy with a few showers, gradually clearing. Southwesterlies dying out.

Rain easing to showers, with snow to 1200m at first. S easing, gale about the tops at first.

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A few showers clearing but remaining mostly cloudy. Southeasterlies dying out.

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Rise 6:30 am Set 9:02 pm

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Waitaki Kurow at 2:10 pm, yesterday Source: Environment Canterbury

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 31.3 32.6 Max to 4pm 18.0 Minimum 18.1 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm January to date 114.2 Avg Jan to date 57 2018 to date 114.2 57 Avg year to date Wind km/h SE 13 At 4pm Strongest gust SE 24 Time of gust 3:03pm

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Wind at 2000m: NW rising to gale 65 km/h and to severe gale 95 km/h in the evening.

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Areas morning low cloud about the coast, otherwise fine and warm with high cloud increasing. Northwesterlies.

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A ridge over the country moves off to the east today while Tropical Cyclone Fehi in the south Coral Sea continues to move south towards central and southern New Zealand.

Tropical Cyclone Fehi, likely to be an ex-tropical low by tomorrow moves across the country. The low moves east of the country on Friday, followed by southwesterlies.

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Have an awesome day.

Lots of love from Nana and Grandad. xxx

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TODAY: Fine and warm, high cloud increasing. Northerlies.

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MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

REID, John Selwyn – On January 29, 2018 at Cameron Courts, Ashburton.

MID CANTERBURY Aged 90 years. Dearly loved FUNERAL SERVICES husband of the late Diane.

Loved father and father-in-law Galbraith’s provide choice!

We have a team of highly respected, professional funeral directors and Galbraith’s of Martin and Philippa and celebrants. We offer you complete funeral care including pre-arrangement, Deirdre and Colin. Loved and your choice of venue, funeral celebrants and catering. provide choice!

We believe that every life is unique and every person’s funeral needs to Grandad of James, Aaron, reflect their individuality - ask us how we can be of assistance to you and Phone Eddie anytime Simon, and Larissa. Loved Call us on your family. brother of Alan, Colin, and Call us on 308 3980 308 9051 or 308 or call in and visit 3980 our new premises at Helen. Messages to Reid 246 Havelock Street 021 267 5563 family, PO Box 472, or call in and visit Ashburton 7740. A service our new premises at celebrating John’s life will be Eion McKinnon Rob Cope-Williams held at Trinity Church, 25 246 Havelock Hororata Dunsandel Road, Street Dunsandel on FRIDAY, February 2, commencing at 1.30pm followed by intermentOfficial Opening 18 Feb - 9am til 4pm at the Dunsandel Cemetery.

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6am Breakfast 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 10am Tipping Point 11am The Chase 0 Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1pm George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 3 0 2pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 3pm Tipping Point 3:55 Te Karere 2 4:25 Annabel Langbein The Free Range Cook – Through The Seasons 3 Annabel tries the Kiwi pastime of kontiki fishing, using a raft to carry a baited line far out to sea. Her luck is in, so she cooks the catch in a seafood feast. 0 4:55 The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm Extreme Cake Makers 0 7:30 Pound Pups To Dog Stars Mark and his team help a malnourished rescue dog who was so badly starved he developed a serious case of food aggression. 0 8pm Gate To The Globe 0 8:30 Amazing Hotels – Life Beyond The Lobby 0 9:45 One Born Every Minute 0 10:45 1 News Tonight 0 11:15 Queen Sugar PGR Charlie searches for a new mill, and realises there is more to the story of the land than originally thought; Hollywood must mend his relationship with Aunt Violet. 0 12:10 Blood And Oil AO 3 0 1am Te Karere 3 2 1:25 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

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6am Impact For Life 6:30 Sesame Street 0 6:55 Peppa Pig 0 7am My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic 3 0 7:25 Ben 10 – Omniverse 3 0 7:50 Pokemon Sun And Moon 3 0 8:15 Puppy Pals 3 0 8:35 Captain Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 9am Life TV With Paul De Jong 9:30 Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am F Reno Rumble PGR 3 0 12:20 Regular Show 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle PGR 1:30 Judge Rinder 2:30 Home Improvement 3 0 3pm Shortland Street PGR 3 0 3:35 Ultimate Spider-Man 0 4pm F Girl Meets World 0 4:30 Friends 0 5pm The Simpsons 0 5:30 The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 Family Food Fight 0 8:40 The Woman Who Ate A House 0 9:40 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Australia 0 10:50 2 Broke Girls PGR 0

11:20 Mom PGR 3 0 11:50 Happy Endings 3 0 12:35 The Originals AO 3 0 1:20 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:45 Infomercials 2:50 Army Wives PGR 3 0 4:20 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

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6am The AM Show 9am The Farmer Wants A Wife 3 10am Infomercials 11:30 Family Feud Australia 3 Noon House Rules PGR 3 0 1:05 M Touched PGR 2014 Drama. A nurse who takes a job as a live-in caretaker for a dying novelist discovers why the elderly woman is estranged from her son, and sets out to do something about it. Sam Page, Rachael Carpani, Doris Roberts, Ernie Hudson.

3pm Now That’s Funny! PGR 0 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm Susie Nordqvist presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.

4:30 Entertainment Tonight 5pm Family Feud Australia 5:30 Modern Family 3 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Project 7:30 House Rules PGR In the reveal of the semi-final challenge, the scores from the judges will send one team home, leaving two remaining finalists. 0 9pm Graham Norton – Big Red Chair Special PGR 3 0 10pm NewsHub Late 10:30 NCIS AO 3 0

6am The Legend Of Korra 3 6:25 Ben 10 6:50 Codename – Kids Next Door 7:15 Kung Fu Dino Posse 3 7:40 The Powerpuff Girls 8:05 Batman – Brave And The Bold 8:30 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky And Dawn 3 8:55 Tiki Tour 0 9:25 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:50 Jeopardy 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Antiques Road Trip 12:40 Father Brown PGR 3 0 1:35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 2:30 Wheel Of Fortune 3pm Escape To The Country 3 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 5pm Jeopardy 5:30 Prime News 6pm American Restoration 0 6:30 Pawn Stars

11:25 Entertainment Tonight 11:55 Infomercials

11:10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 The best of Stephen Colbert’s satire and comedy, discussing politics, entertainment, business, and more.

12:10 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

12:40 Closedown

MOVIES PREMIERE 6:45 The Standoff PGL 2016 Comedy. Olivia Holt, Ryan McCartan. 8:15 BenHur MV 2016 Action Drama.

Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Morgan Freeman. 10:15 Dare To Be Wild MLSC 2015 Drama.

Emma Greenwell, Tom Hughes.

House Rules Batman and Robin 11:55 Independence Day 7:30pm on Three 8:30pm on Prime – Resurgence MV 2016 Sci-fi Action. Liam Hemsworth, BRAVO THE BOX Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman.

10am Four Weddings USA 3 6am Wheel Of Fortune 1:55 The Dramatics 16LSC 10:55 Million Dollar Listing PG 6:25 Jeopardy! PG 2015 Comedy Romance.

6:50 Ice Road Truckers Kat Foster, Scott Rodgers.

Los Angeles PGR 3 PG 7:40 Doctor Who PGV 3:25 The Standoff PGL 11:50 Snapped PGR 3 8:30 The Simpsons PG 2016 Comedy. Olivia Holt, 12:45 The Real Housewives 8:55 SVU MV 9:45 Outsiders Ryan McCartan. 4:55 The Of New York City PGR 16VLSC 10:40 Outsiders Space Between Us MC 1:45 The Real Housewives 2017 Drama. Gary Oldman, 16VLSC 11:35 Jeopardy! PG Of New Jersey 3 Asa Butterfield. 6:55 A Royal Noon Wheel Of Fortune PG Night Out MSC 2015 Comedy.

2:40 The Real Housewives 12:25 Pawn Stars – UK PG 12:50 The Force MC 1:15 NCIS Sarah Gadon, Bel Powley.

Of Melbourne 3 8:30 Goodbye To All That PGV 2pm SmackDown Live 3:40 Catfish 3 16LS 2014 Drama. When his MV 4:10 The Simpsons PG 4:30 Four Weddings USA wife leaves him, a single father 4:40 Jeopardy!

PG 5:05 Wheel 5:35 Hoarders 3 tries everything from online Of Fortune PG 5:30 Ice Road 6:30 Million Dollar Listing dating to reconnecting with Truckers PG 6:30 The Force Los Angeles PGR 3 former girlfriends in a search MC 7pm Pawn Stars – UK PG for real love. Paul Schneider, 7:30 Botched PGR 3 7:30 NCIS PGV 8:30 Hawaii Melanie Lynskey.

Terry operates on a cancer Five-0 MV 9:30 Marston’s 10pm The Shallows MLC 2016 survivor whose gynaecologist Brewery – One Ale Of A Job PG Drama Thriller. Blake Lively, 10:30 SVU – Special Victims did her tummy tuck; Paul Óscar Jaenada.

Unit MV 11:25 NCIS PGV performs reconstructive 11:25 The Magnificent THURSDAY rhinoplasty on a woman who Eleven MLS 2012 Comedy.

12:20 Border Security Robert Vaughn, Sean Pertwee. has been teased about her PG 1:20 Wheel Of Fortune THURSDAY nose since childhood.

PG 1:50 SVU MV 2:40 Pawn 12:55 The Space Between 8:30 The Real Housewives Stars PG 3:05 The Simpsons Us MC 2017 Drama. 2:55 A Of Beverly Hills PG 3:30 The Force MC Royal Night Out MSC 2015 9:30 Vanderpump Rules 3:55 Hawaii Five-0 MV Comedy. 4:30 Goodbye To 10:30 Intervention AO 3 4:45 Marston’s Brewery – All That 16LS 2014 Drama.

11:25 Snapped PGR 3 One Ale Of A Job PG 5:35 The 5:55 The Shallows MLC 2016 Drama Thriller.

Force MC 12:15 Infomercials 3

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6:30 Takaro Tribe 3 6:40 F Nga Papara Kapi 3 7:10 Penguins Of Madagascar 3 7:40 Kia Mau 7:50 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 8am Te Kaea 3 2 8:30 Sign High 9am Whanau Living 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Takaro Tribe 3 3:10 F Nga Papara Kapi 3 3:40 Penguins Of Madagascar 3 4:10 Kia Mau 3 4:20 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 4:30 Tangaroa With Pio 3 5pm On The Ladder 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Te Mana Kuratahi – Primary Schools’ Kapa Haka 6:30 Te Kaea 3 2 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7pm Paepae 3 7:30 Ready For Take Off 7:30 Best Of Kai Time On The The wrong paperwork and a Road missing passport at London’s 8pm KTK – Next Level 3 Heathrow Airport threaten to 8:30 Finding Aroha PGR 3 keep a family grounded; in 9pm Ipukarea 3 Sydney, a medical distress call 9:30 Hakataetae 3 comes in. 0 10pm Waka Huia 2015 3 8:30 M Batman And Robin 10:30 Te Mana Kuratahi – PGR 1997 Action. 0 Primary Schools’ Kapa Haka 3

7:20 The Directors – M Night Shyamalan PG 2016 Featurette.

7:50 Bedazzled PGS 2000 Comedy. Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley. 9:25 Edge Of Darkness 16VL 2010 Thriller. Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone. 11:20 The Dictator 16LS 2012 Comedy.

Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris.

12:45 The Making Of Avatar PG 1pm The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo 16VLS 2011 Crime Drama.

Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer.

3:35 The Blair Witch Project MLC 1999 Thriller.

Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard. 4:55 In Time MVLC 2011 Scifi. Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried.

6:45 The Girl Next Door 16LS 2004 Comedy.

Emile Hirsch, Elisha Cuthbert, Timothy Olyphant.

8:30 Broken City MV 2013 Crime. A former police officer seeks revenge after being double-crossed and framed by the city’s mayor.

Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, Catherine Zeta-Jones.

10:20 Ocean’s 13 PGV 2007 Crime Thriller.

12:20 Connie And Carla PGS 2004 Comedy. 1:55 In Time MVLC 2011 Sci-fi. 3:45 The Girl Next Door 16LS 2004 Comedy. 5:30 The Blair Witch Project MLC 1999 Thriller.

11pm Te Kaea 3 Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 11:30 Kuia 3 Te Aroha Paenga talks to 91-yearold kuia Te Kahurangi Morehu of Taranaki, who shares stories of days when kuia smoked rolled leaves and guests were served kai on woven koopae with pokipoki layers.

Midnight Closedown

SKY SPORT 1 6am Tennis – Australian Open (HLS) Day 14. 7am The Golf Show 8am Golf – European Tour Omega Dubai Desert Classic. 8:30 Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) Farmers Insurance Open. 9:30 Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) Pure SilkBahamas – Round Four.

10am Netball – Quad Series (RPL) Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds.

11:30 Netball – Quad Series (RPL) South Africa v England.

1pm Golf – LPGA Classic (HLS) Pure Silk-Bahamas – Round Four.

1:30 Cricket – International (HLS) Australia v England – Fifth ODI. 2pm Cricket – International Blackcaps v Pakistan – Third T20.

2:30 Football – A-League Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United. 3pm ISPS Handa Premiership Highlight Show 3:30 Football – Shootout 4:30 A-League Hour 5:30 NRL 360 6:30 Basketball – NBL (HLS) Perth Wildcats v NZ Breakers.

7pm Rugby – World Sevens (HLS) Day Three.

From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

8:30 Tennis – Australian Open (HLS) Day 14.

From Melbourne Park.

9:30 Sport TBC 10pm Basketball – NBL (RPL) Perth Wildcats v NZ Breakers.

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Midnight ITM Hook Me Up! 1am UFC Now 2am UFC Fight Night 4am Fight Night

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

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6am Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 Martin Clunes – A Man And His Dogs 8:30 Cash Cowboys 9:30 Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 10:30 Expedition Unknown 11:30 Tiny House Hunting Noon Restoration Man 1pm Building The Dream 2pm Big House, Little House 3pm Luxury Uncovered 3:30 Love Nature – Wild Mississippi 4:30 Gordon’s Great Escape – Southeast Asia 5:30 Auction Hunters 6pm American Restoration 6:30 Sacred Rivers With Simon Reeve

7:30 Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle 8:30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 9:30 Alone AO The remaining survivalists show signs of cracking as one man deals with isolation, and another breaks down after missing his daughter’s fourth birthday.

10:30 Auction Hunters 11pm American Restoration 11:30 Gordon’s Great Escape – Southeast Asia 12:30 What’s For Sale… With A View! 1am Sacred Rivers With Simon Reeve 2am Love Nature – Wild Mississippi 3am Tiny House Hunting 3:30 Luxury Uncovered 4am Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle 5am Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction

SKY SPORT 2 6am Cricket – International Australia v England – Fifth ODI. 6:30 Cricket – International Blackcaps v Pakistan – Third T20. 7am Cricket – ICC U19 World Cup Semi-final One – Australia v Afghanistan.

8am Cricket – ICC U19 World Cup Semi-final Two – Pakistan v India.

9am Cricket – ICC U19 World Cup Seventh v Eighth – New Zealand v England.

10:15 L Cricket – ICC U19 World Cup Fifth v Sixth – South Africa v Bangladesh.

2:30 L Cricket – ICC U19 World Cup Fifth v Sixth – South Africa v Bangladesh. 6:30 Cricket – ICC U19 World Cup Semifinal Two – Pakistan v India.

7:30 Cricket – International Australia v England – Fifth ODI. 8pm Cricket – International Blackcaps v Pakistan – Third T20. 8:30 ISPS Handa Premiership Highlight Show 9pm A-League Hour 10pm Cricket – ICC U19 World Cup Semi-final One – Australia v Afghanistan.

11pm Cricket – ICC U19 World Cup Semi-final Two – Pakistan v India.

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Midnight Cricket – ICC U19 World Cup 1am Cricket – ICC U19 World Cup 2am Cricket – International 2:30 Football – A-League 3am L Cycling – Tour Of Valencia 4:30 NZ Football Weekly Show 5am A-League Hour 31Jan18

DISCOVERY 6:35 Deadliest Catch PG Zero Hour. 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 MythBusters PG Red Flag to Bull. 9:10 Alaskan Bush People M 10am Shark Tank PG 10:50 Shark Tank PG 11:40 Web Of Lies M Stolen Youth. 12:30 Murder Comes To Town M The Nightmare After Christmas.

1:20 Evil Kin M The American Nightmare. 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 Hell’s Bells. 4:45 Homestead Rescue PG Special – Bear Bait.

5:40 MythBusters PG Myth Evolution.

6:35 Alaska – The Last Frontier M The Day the Cattle Swam. 7:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 8:30 Homestead Rescue PG The Bears and the Bees.

9:25 Yukon Men M 10:15 Alaskan Bush People M 11:05 Naked And Afraid M Bad Blood.

11:55 Evil Kin M The American Nightmare.

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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 Moonshiners M

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Sport

Kyrgios moving on up Nick Kyrgios is closing in on a careerhigh ATP ranking after a summer that confirmed a new-found resolve in the 22-year-old’s attitude to tennis. As Australia’s top-ranked male player, Kyrgios sits at No.14 in the latest ATP rankings. Kyrgios has improved three places after going into the Australian Open as the world No.17 where he was beaten in four tight sets in a round of 16 clash against thenworld No.3 Grigor Dimitrov. Kyrgios achieved his best ATP ranking of No.13 in the world at the end of 2016.

Rousey off to WWE

Ashburton rider Emma Waite and Renior clear another jump at the Ashburton Showgrounds at the weekend.

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Whittaker cleans up The heat was no problem for Steffi Whittaker at the Ashburton Showjumping and Showhunter Championships at the weekend.

Whittaker convincingly won the NZ Young Rider series class with double clear rounds, though there was some top jumping across all levels of competition.

The course, designed by Gerrit Baker, Eryn Duffy and Emma Barker, provided a hot contest, alongside temperatures that remained high all weekend.

In the Young Rider class, Whittaker took first and second with Ngahiwi Cruise and Eros K, while Grace O’Sullivan and Cosmopolitan were third and local rider Kimberley Bird on Cera Cassina was fourth.

Whittaker also took out the Grand Prix class, a closely-

contested two-round competition.

Whittaker and her stunning Irish-bred stallion Eros K just edged ahead of Tegan Fitzsimon and her ever consistent Double J Monarch to take out the class.

Both clear with picture perfect first rounds, Whittaker was the first of the two out in the second round, stopping the clock in a sizzling time of 56.85 but with one rail down, to finish on four penalties and putting the pressure on Fitzsimon to go clear.

Giving it her all but in a time of 58.19 and also collecting one rail, Fitzsimon had to settle for second.

Harry Feast aboard Double J Bouncer finished on 8 faults for third with Nicole White and LC Samson taking fourth ahead of

Katie Meredith and Westgrove GNZ fifth.

Around 240 competitors and 330 horses from as far afield as Invercargill and Wellington competed over the weekend, with the showgrounds in tip-top condition.

Local rider Luci Askin was missing from the entry list; she was in Gisborne helping the New Zealand Young Rider team beat Australia in a trans-Tasman battle.

Askin, Kimberley Bird and Jaimee Bird will join forces in a South Island team to ride against another Australia team at McLeans Island later this month.

Main results – Carrfields NZ Horse 1.25m Championship Mary Wakeman, MJ Lubeck 1; Rohan Tennekoon, Waitangi Casalla 2; Emma Waite,

Renoir NZPH 3; Nicole White, LC Umhlanga Rocks 4; Jack Ford, BMW Leo Silver 5; Sophie Townsend, Kingslea Kiwi 6.

Wholesale Seeds Horse Mini Prix 1.301.40m - Tegan Fitzsimon, Alacazam MH 1; Nicole White, Lil LeRoux 2; Steffi Whittaker, Ngahiwi Cruise 3; Jordan van Miltenberg, Truly Unique 4; Kimberley Bird, Cera Cassina 5; Angela Frewer, Donala Dundee 6.

Hayden McKenzie Contracting 1.15m Horse Championship - Sophie Scott, Glenbrooke All Roses 1; Harry Feast, Bonjour SPH 2; Olivia Orange, La Fonteyn 3; Sophie Scott, Glenbrooke Rich as Roses 4; Kate Cavanagh, Wallflower 5; Rosa Buist-Brown, Prestige 6.

Neumanns Tyre Services/Country TV Pony Grand Prix - Sophie Scott, Benrose Eclipse 1; Holly Crean, Ellen Vanin Untouchable 2; Sophie Scott, Benrose Playtime 3; Grace Menera, Rednalhgih Cowan 4; Olivia Adams, Mr Black Magic 5; Peita Milne, WPS Tonka 6.

Mitavite 6year-old series - Rose Alfeld, Cadenza NZPH; Maddison Thompson, Hugo; Harry Feast Double,J Barman and Steffi Whittaker, Dexter HSH 1= Dunstan/Purepine Shavings 7year-old series - Tegan Fitzsimon, Windermere Cappuccino 1; Amanda Roy, Gazette HSH 2.

Once the most dangerous women in MMA, Rousey officially made the anticipated jump to WWE on Monday night with a surprise appearance at the Royal Rumble in Philadelphia. The former UFC bantamweight champion also told ESPN that she’s fully committed to wrestling and not just planning cameos at WWE’s biggest events. “This is my life now. Yeah, they have first priority on my time for the next several years,” she said.

“This is not a smash and grab, this is not a publicity stunt.”

Open blunder driving Day Jason Day has revealed blowing a stellar chance at winning the Australian Open was a motivation behind his drought-breaking victory at Torrey Pines. The former world No.1 ended a 20-month winless streak on the US PGA Tour when he defeated Sweden’s Alex Noren on the sixth play-off hole at the Farmers Open yesterday. Day says the drive to return to top form was accelerated by blowing the lead at the Open. “I had a lot of opportunities at winning that tournament and I didn’t get across the line, which was really disappointing.”

Taylor now a T20 weapon

Johnson jockey to follow at Gore

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