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$16m hit to our economy

BY SUE NEWMAN

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The Ashburton District’s worker shortage will this year cost $16 million in lost economic opportunities; by 2030 this will rise to $105 million.

Currently 503 more people are needed to fill job vacancies that would allow businesses to grow.

That number will rise by around

15 per cent to 589 in 12 years, but the value of those jobs will increase significantly, an economic analyst and researcher says.

Christina Leung yesterday presented a labour force plan report to Ashburton District councillors and left them in little doubt that the true extent and impact of the district’s labour shortage was much larger than it appeared be-

cause businesses were choosing not to hire as many staff as they needed because there was a lack of suitable staff to hire.

Business owners were surveyed over several months by New Zealand Institute of Economic research staff.

Ashburton ranks sixth of 66 territorial authorities in quality as a place to do business, but when

it came to quality of living, it dropped to 12th, Leung said.

“The quality of doing business drives demand but the district’s quality of living is not meeting that.

“This helps explain the labour shortages prevalent in the district; the number of people who want to live in Ashburton falls short of this demand for labour.”

Closing the gap between labour demand and supply would require an improvement in the quality of living in Ashburton to attract and retain workers in the district.

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■ HALLOWEEN FRIGHT NIGHT

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Be afraid ... be very afraid

BY SUSAN SANDYS

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Building suspense and scaring people is an art, say Big Little Theatre Company members.

They are perfecting their Halloween Fright Night techniques as they prepare to stage the event at the Plains Museum tonight.

Fourteen-year-old Caleb McNulty will be a creepy clown, and said he will be experimenting as the evening begins on the best way to scare people.

“Whether to hard out just fullon scare, or walk up slowly and then scare,” he said about the strategies he was giving consideration to.

Fellow student, 12-year-old Millicent Haugh, who plays a zombie train track victim, said she would be taking on board all her Big Little acting training, as well as improvisation skills, to make sure Fright Night visitors got exactly what they came for.

Visitors will be provided with a map, and the event will take in outdoor areas as well as go through the Plains cottage and church.

There will be a junior event for children from 7pm, which will be far less scary than the senior fright after dark, beginning 9pm.

Entry is $10 and money is going

The Big Little Theatre Company’s murder mystery fundraiser last weekend attracted 75 people, who enjoyed the fun performance and testing their mystery solving skills by having to guess who the murderer was. About 15 of the company’s members will be going on a trip to England and they have a target of raising $4000 each. So far about $14,500 has been raised, and other events include an open hat performance of Trinity exam pieces this Friday in the Ashburton Trust Event Centre foyer, and a car rally on November 24.

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Creepy clown Caleb McNulty and zombie train track victim Millicent Haugh are preparing for Halloween Fright Night tonight.

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The Fright Night is among events being staged around Mid Canterbury for Halloween.

In Methven, 20 of the town’s

householders have registered in a community trick or treat event.

“The kids love doing it, and everyone ran out of sweets last year,” said organiser Clare O’Flanagan.

She said there would be a prize

for the scariest house and spot prizes awarded as well.

She said children would be dressed as all manner of scary creatures, including bats, vampires, Day of the Dead characters and witches.

Worker shortage costs Ashburton $16m From P1 Ashburton was competing with the rest of New Zealand for labour and it had to sell itself, tell its story, to give people a reason to choose the district as a place to work and live, Leung said.

“It’s not enough just to have a great place to live; the outside world needs to know about it.”

The council had a big role to play in selling the district, but employers had a role to play too, in investing in training and upskilling staff. Rather than working in competition for staff they

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should be working collaboratively to keep people in the district for career opportunities rather than forcing them to find those elsewhere, she said.

The district lost more people to other parts of New Zealand than it gained in internal immigration but when it came to international immigration its numbers were higher than the national average – 1 per cent of population growth compared to 0.4 per cent.

The current uncertainty around immigration laws and the ability to move from work-

ing visa to residency was hurting Ashburton, Leung said.

“And those migrants are important. The fill the hollow out gap that occurs with young people leaving Ashburton.”

The district also had a higher than average number of people aged 65 plus, but it was in a much better position than some districts with high youth populations and limited job opportunities, she said.

“It’s a favourable problem really we have the jobs, but not the people to fill them.”

Key in improving labour supply in the district was improving the quality of life and the council had to sell its good news story, Leung said.

The need to sell the Ashburton story was a recurring theme, council chief executive Hamish Riach said.

From an economic development perspective, we have plenty to offer, affordable housing, good schools, excellent amenities and lifestyle, he said. “But there is an urgent and on-going need to attract people to the district.”

A 6.2 quake shook much of the central part of New Zealand, hitting around 3.15pm. No major damage was reported, though some flights were delayed landing at Wellington Airport. The quake’s epicentre was 25km southwest of Taumarunui at a depth of 207km.

It was felt from South Canterbury to Hawkes Bay ... prompting temporary suspension of the sitting of Parliament. It is one of the largest earthquakes in New Zealand since a magnitude 7.8 tremor struck near Kaikoura in November 2016.

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The Botany MP, who has been expelled from the National Party, has also written to his former colleagues offering them his proxy vote in Parliament. “I appreciate all the recent messages of support,” he said on Twitter yesterday. “I was well looked after by the fantastic people at Middlemore, and grateful for their care.”

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“That feels weird,” said 10-year-old Hampstead School pupil Maddi Hauraki when she alighted from a spinning chair at the National Science Technology Roadshow.

The chair was to demonstrate centrifugal forces and the conservation of energy. Students climbing aboard found they sped up when they tucked in their arms and legs, but this made them even more wobbly when they got off.

The chair was one of the more popular scientific attractions at the roadshow, which is run by a charitable trust and travels around the country.

Other scientific attractions included Bob the model skeleton riding a bike in time to students’ pedalling, mirroring the action of their own knee and hip joints. And there was a curtained area with stripes which gave the effect of moving forward, a dish demonstrating the physics of a spiralling vortex, and a giant kaleidoscope which showed reflections going on to infinity.

The show was based at Ashburton Intermediate School on Monday and Tuesday, and students from about 10 Mid Canterbury schools visited.

“We want to give the kids a quick insight to as much science as we can,” said roadshow manager Shane Kingston.

It beggars belief that law-abiding Mid Cantabrians have been declined New Zealand residency when a convicted drug smuggler is allowed to stay.

So says Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon, commenting on the recent decision of Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway to offer residency to Karel Sroubek.

Falloon said as the local MP he had worked on more than 120 immigration cases in recent months.

“Almost all of them involve people who are deeply embedded in our community, people who are contributing to making our region a prosperous and vibrant place to live,” Falloon said.

“Unfortunately many of their applications have been turned down by the Government and some of them have had to leave New Zealand after many years of living here.

“There are dozens of law-abiding Mid Cantabrians who’ve been declined visas who’ll understandably be upset as to why the interests of drug dealers and fraudsters are being placed ahead of theirs,” Falloon said.

And to have the Minister refuse to answer reasonable questions in Parliament yesterday about why Sroubek had been granted residency “adds insult to injury”.

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Ashburton Intermediate School roadshow explainer Lachlan Adam, 12, helps Hampstead School students Lucas Burgess, 11, on a chair demonstrating centrifugal forces.

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Beekeepers join forces to tackle bacterial hive killer

By Matt MarkhaM

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A disease impacting on local beekeepers has resulted in a call for all beehive owners in Mid Canterbury to come to an information evening this week to learn how to best combat the potentially crippling issue.

A group of local beekeepers has been holding regular discussion groups around issues facing the health and wellbeing of the region’s hives and a growing

presence of the bacterial disease American Foulbrood has them more than a little worried.

“It’s our industry’s equivalent to foot and mouth disease,” said local beekeeper Geoff Bongard.

“Basically, the only way of controlling the disease is unfortunately through exterminating an entire hive by burning it and it’s costing people a lot of money.”

One recent incident saw a local beekeeper out of pocket to the tune of $4000 after he had to de-

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American Foulbrood is the most widespread and destructive of the bee brood diseases and can wipe out an entire hive.

It is a notifiable disease under biosecurity laws and infected apiaries must be registered with AsureQuality to allow continual monitoring of the disease.

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“The disease eventually will kill the brood in a hive, the hive gets weaker and eventually dies. If there is honey still in the dead hive other bees from different apiaries will come into the hive to remove the honey. They will take the infected honey home thus spreading the problem.”

The discussion group, which meets again on Thursday, is working to help combat the spread of the disease but are urging any

hobby beekeepers who have hives to do their best to attend to learn more about it and how best to stop its spread around the district.

Bongard said they hoped anyone who might be in that situation would come along this week.

“There’s no fingerpointing or anything going on, it’s just about information sharing and working closely together.”

The meeting will be held from 7:30pm in the St John rooms on Tancred Street.

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Former Ashburtonians Leanne and Tony Argyle have temporarily left their Gold Coast home to backpack with minimal luggage through Europe. Tony is keeping a diary of their travels.

Italy’s hills are alive with music

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ake Como is synonymous with wealthy living and the best that Italy has to offer. This lake, less than two hours north of Milan, has long drawn international visitors and celebrities alike to its hilly shores.

Shaped like an inverted Y, or a body with the head chopped off, the lake starts at its lower left-hand arm (or foot if you want to keep with the anatomy analogy) at the city of Como itself. With a population of 80,000, Como is not unattractive, but the lake is best known for the small villages that creep along its shores on either side.

Despite the stunning scenery the area would not be described as tranquil – especially when you are negotiating narrow winding roads with weekend Italian drivers who have the patience of a newborn who hasn’t been fed in 12 hours.

Despite designing some of the world’s great automobiles, Italians are not renowned for their driving. They use their horns almost as often as their brakes and passing on corners is par for the course (I kid you not, video footage can be provided). Add to this a collision that further halted traffic plus Penelope, our sultry Google maps assistant, deciding to go on strike and sending us in the wrong direction, and tempers were getting frayed by the time we reached our accommodation.

Still the views were worth it.

Day one included a good bit of walking from our base, the small village of Occussio. We strolled along the lakefront, passing luxury mansions with their high walls and gates.

One gate was open, with some big burly security guards standing out front. Lights and other equipment sat on the sidewalk and we asked one of the minders if a movie was being shot but he wouldn’t commit to an answer. We imagined George Clooney might be sitting inside sipping Nespresso between takes of his next blockbuster.

George and I, of course, go way back.

The Dolomites (above) are a mustsee on a visit to Italy, along with Lake Como (left) and Sirmione (below).

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He’s from Kentucky originally and I’ve partaken in the occasional drink from Kentucky. His first name is George, my second name is George. He made Oceans 11, 12 and 13 … I like to swim in the ocean.

I know, it’s all quite uncanny isn’t it?

I knew however he wouldn’t want to be disturbed at a time like this so decided I’d leave seeing him until my trespass prehearing came up in November.

If you’re visiting the area you will want to catch a ferry across the lake to Varenna on the far side. Being September, the crowds were bearable and we landed in Varenna to have the town to just ourselves and a small handful of other travellers. This is one of the prettiest towns on the lake and well worth a visit. Getting off the beaten path and venturing further up into the town is worth the climb.

Bellagio is one of the lake’s most famous villages and forerunner to a Las Vegas casino of the same name. Perhaps thinking the place would include slot machines and blackjack tables, the streets were crowded with American tourists all enjoying their four-day annual holiday.

Every second shop was a gelateria, res-

taurant or hawker of tourist mementos at over-inflated prices. Still pretty but lacking the cuteness of Varenna.

After a few days exploring Lake Como we moved on to Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake. Dramatically different to Lake Como it starts at the southern end at the tourist hotspot of Sirmione, a small fortressed village on the end of a point that juts into the lake.

Americans and gelatos were again in abundant supply and you got the distinct impression that this town had not missed its chance to oil the wheels of consumerism. Heading north up the western side, the scenery becomes considerably more appealing.

Small villages like Salo dot the landscape and the flatness of the region gives way to ever larger mountains that creep down to the water’s edge as we head further up into the Italian alps. The scenery becomes truly impressive the further north you head.

From there the Dolomites open up before you. As Kiwis it’s easy to be proud of our Southern Alps but when you see the Dolomites in all their glory you tend to stop playing the game of who has the

Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Space at a premium along Ashburton River Competition for real estate on the edge of the Ashburton River mouth is hot at this time of the year.

You might spy a family of black billed gulls or dotterel hatching their young on small shingle islands.

These rare birds need protection – the good news is there is some simple things you can do to help: • Avoid disturbing wildlife - if birds appear distressed please give them distance.

• Stick to dedicated 4WD tracks to avoid disturbing habitat - nests can be virtually impossible to see.

• Keep dogs on a lead and well away from birds.

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Around 8,800 black-billed gulls and 2,500 white-fronted terns call the Ashburton River mouth home, making it one of the most important river habitats for shore birds in New Zealand.

Hakatere residents and Ashburton Forest and Bird have been working with Environment Canterbury staff to erect fences and signage to remind people there are critically endangered birds nesting.

Helping to protect braided river birds is a key priority of the Ashburton Water Zone Committee.

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better hills. Years of glacial movement have carved out unique shapes among the ranges and the area is famous for its winter ski resorts and summer hiking trails.

Despite it not being ski season, everywhere we visited in the Dolomites saw stunning scenery and large groups of baby boomers silently hiking the alpine meadows terrorising the local livestock with their designer backpacks and matching hiking poles. Cowbells intermingled with church bells – at any moment you expected to see Julie Andrews spinning on a meadow top singing about lonely goats.

The Austrian border is but a stone’s throw away and until the First World War this part of Italy belonged to Austria – German is still the predominant language spoken in the area and the locals will greet you with German, or if you’re dressed like a tourist, English rather than Italian. If Italy is on your wish-list, then be sure to include the Dolomites in your plans.

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■ ASHBURTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Students learn to cook from scratch

BY SUE NEWMAN

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If you want to know how to cook quick, healthy snacks ask Ashburton Intermediate School students, they’ve learned from the best.

Last week the Food Truck chef Michael Van de Elzen stopped off in town and spent an hour with students, showing them how to whip up a healthy after-school snack rather than reaching for the biscuit barrel.

“I’m here to teach you kids the importance of cooking food from scratch so you know what’s in it.

When you’re busy you might buy something and sometimes you really don’t know what’s in it,” he said.

“It could have sugar, preservatives.

All kinds of things you don’t need.”

When he asked the 380 students in the school hall how many did not have time for breakfast, dozens of hands were raised. Many of those drank a packaged breakfast supplement instead.

He showed them how to make a breakfast in 30 seconds that tasted the same or better than a store bought packaged meal.

Then he ran the ultimate taste test.

Three students were given a cup full each and asked what they thought.

There was a unanimous response, “delicious”.

Making enough of that mix for the entire school would cost the same as buying a commercial product for just one class, Van de Elzen said.

With the help of students, he then cooked a range of snacks that had them lining up to taste test.

Van de Elzen is on a 10-week tour of New Zealand, showing students how to create tasty meals and snacks from scratch. He is on a mission to help tackle childhood obesity by encouraging children to cook healthy food.

“I’m trying to reach out to as many kids as I can.”

He’s also promoting his recipe book for children, The Good From Scratch Kids Cookbook.

The students were well primed for a lesson with a professional.

Food technology teacher Karin Farrell has been preaching the healthy eating message all year; that’s the focus for students when she has them in the kitchen.

“We work on cooking things from scratch and I knew this would be a really good inspiration for the kids,” she said.

Van de Elzen’s visit came about by chance. Farrell heard him speaking on the radio, contacted his publicity team, asked if he would visit her school – the answer was yes.

Ashburton Intermediate School student Ashlin Halaufia during a cooking demonstration with the Food Truck chef Michael Van de Elzen.

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Adele soaks up Kiwi shearing culture

By Tim Cronshaw

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It wasn’t the French love affair with lamb that brought Frenchwoman Adele Lemercier to the back country of New Zealand.

Rather, the camaraderie of shearers and learning new skills in the shearing shed has kept her coming back each year from her home village of Rostrenen in Brittany.

In spite of her strong Kiwi accent, she still stood out at the shearing finals on the final day of the Ashburton A&P Show.

“About four years ago after my studies I came to see what farming was like over here,’’ said Lemercier. “I ended up wool handling, a rousie, and I loved that. First I was in Taumaranui and then Central Otago. I fell in love with the merino and I learned heaps down there.’’

Ever since, she has returned, spending four to six months here and slowly building up her shearing skills and refining them on her return to France.

In her home country she started a “little lady run’’, shearing small flocks of 50-500 sheep.

“It fascinated me and I’m not too sure why.

It was [addictive] and now I have worked for the last three years for Barry Pullin in Rolleston. The great point of coming to New Zealand is that obviously I love the people in the shearing industry but it’s great learning over here and building a business back in France.

It’s also heaps of fun.’’

She remains grateful for the advice and

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support she has received from shearers and farmers. Despite the French fondness for lamb, especially in Easter, France’s national flock consists of about five million sheep.

Lemercier was raised on a small pig and crop farm and it wasn’t until coming to New Zealand that the concept of becoming a shearer took hold.

She said France’s sheep industry cannot support shearing contractors and French shearers are mostly self-employed, calling on other shearers if they need a hand with larger flocks.

Competitive shearing is a relatively new pursuit for her.

“I’m not like right into the competition, but [the Ashburton event] is close to home, good fun and it’s great to catch up with friends. I don’t think I did too well today, but last week in Rangiora I did better.’’

The next world championships are in France and Lemercier will represent her home country in wool handling at Le Dorat in July. It will be the first time that France is host of the event in its 40-year history.

Southland’s national shearer Nathan Stratford won the show’s open title. Pleasant Point shearer and eventual fourth placegetter Ant Frew claimed the fastest time for the 20 sheep as just 24 seconds separated all five in the showdown.

Stratford won by 1.64pts overall from Mataura shearer Brett Roberts. Rakaia shearer Alex Smith won the senior title by 0.8pts from Chilean shearer Luis Pincol.

Adele Lemercier’s passion for shearing and New Zealand sees her returning each year.

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Enemies of the people White House press secretary Sarah Sanders was repeatedly asked by CNN’s Jim Acosta to name which journalists President Donald Trump considers “enemies of the people”, but she refused to answer.

During a press briefing on Monday, things got heated between Acosta and Sanders after the journalist demanded she give a list of names and organisations the President considers “Fake News Media”.

It follows a tweet he made earlier yesterday which read: “There is great anger in our Country caused in part by inaccurate, and even fraudulent, reporting of the news.

“The Fake News Media, the true Enemy of the People, must stop the open & obvious hostility & report the news accurately & fairly.

“That will do much to put out the flame …”

According to Raw Story, Acosta pointed out the President’s tweet came after CNN was allegedly sent as many as three pipe bombs from a Florida Trump supporter.

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Acosta then asked a followup question where he read in part Trump’s tweet before asking Sanders if CNN was on the White House’s list of “enemies”.

“Can you state for the record which outlets that you and the

Final tour for Kiss Members of the rock band Kiss say they are kicking off a farewell concert tour in January because they want to say goodbye while they could still deliver the over-the-top performances that have thrilled audiences over a 45-year career.

Known for their makeup, big hair and outrageous costumes, Kiss was among the biggest acts of the 1970s, coming out of the glam rock era with hits including Rock and Roll All Nite.

Press secretary Sarah Sanders.

President regard as the “Enemy of the People?”

“I’m not going to walk through a list but I think those individuals probably know who they are,” she said.

“I don’t think it’s necessarily specific to a general, broad generalisation of a full outlet at times.

“I think there’s individuals that the President would be referencing.”

Following her response, Acosta then called out Sanders and the Trump administra-

tion for calling journalists “enemies” in the first place.

“If the President is going to say the ‘fake news’ media are the enemy of the people and if you’re going to stand there and continue to say that there are some journalists, some news outlets in this country that meet that characterisation, shouldn’t you have the guts, Sarah, to state which outlets, and which journalists are the enemy of the people?”

Sanders was quick to put it back on Acosta.

“I think it’s irresponsible of a news organisation like yours to blame responsibility of a pipe bomb that was not sent by the President – not just blame the President, but blame other members of his administration for those heinous acts,” she said.

“I think that is outrageous, and I think that it’s irresponsible.”

When Acosta tried to respond, Sanders shut him down saying, “Jim, I’ve given you three questions.”

- PA

A daughter for Hilary American actress Hilary Duff has welcomed a daughter with partner Matthew Koma. The former Lizzie McGuire star gave birth to Banks Violet Blair on October 25 and announced the news via Instagram yesterday. Alongside a picture of her cradling the baby alongside Koma, Duff wrote: “Banks Violet Blair this little bit has fully stolen our hearts! She joined our world at home on Thursday afternoon and is absolute magic.”

■ INDONESIA

Traffic jam saves Setiawan’s life A plane passenger is lucky to be alive after traffic made him late for the doomed Lion Air flight that crashed in to the sea off Indonesia.

Sony Setiawan, an official in Indonesia’s finance ministry was due to be among the 189 people on board flight JT 610 when it took off early from the capital Jakarta on Monday morning.

But he was held up on his commute to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport because of the city’s notorious road congestion and never boarded the Boeing-737.

Minutes after takeoff, the plane disappeared from radar before plunging 5,000ft in to the Java Sea. Officials do not expect to find any survivors.

Setiawan took a later flight to Pangkal Pinang on another airline.

The ill-fated Lion Air flight was a journey he and his colleagues caught on a weekly basis.

But while his friends battled their way through Jakarta’s daily congestion to make the flight, Sony found himself stuck on a toll road for hours.

A sprawling and haphazardly planned megacity, Jakarta is known for having some of Southeast Asia’s worst traffic congestion with lengthy tailbacks and hours-long delays a daily frustrating ritual for commuters.

‘I usually take (flight) JT610 – my friends and I always take this plane,’ Setiawan told AFP. “I don’t know why the traffic at the toll road was so bad.

“I usually arrive in Jakarta at 3am but this morning I arrived at the airport at 6:20 and I missed the flight.”

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McConaughey says thanks

Sony Setiawan

Firefighters, police officers and 911 operators in Texas got a surprise lunch from a famous son as Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey showed up with roasted turkey to give thanks on National First Responders Day. The actor’s appearance and catered lunch Sunday shocked those at a Houston fire department. Later, he did the same for police officers and 911 operators at other facilities. McConaughey said he wanted to do something in his home state, particularly for Houston. The city dealt with the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey last year.

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NZSA takes aim at institutions

By Jamie Gray

By aimee Shaw Some wines, fizzy drinks, sugary shelf-stable fruit juices and cordial syrups are fast falling out of favour with New Zealand grocery shoppers.

Last year Kiwis combined spent $3.3 billion on beverages in supermarkets alone, up from $3.16b recorded a year earlier.

Across all retail categories Kiwis spent $20.1b in supermarkets last year.

While carbonated drinks and shelf-stable juices are not making the weekly shopping list for many Kiwis, surprisingly this is also the case for liquor, with some categories fast on the decline.

Forty-five per cent of all drinks sold in grocery stores are liquor, though last year liquor sales in supermarkets were down 0.8 per cent on five years previously. Sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and cask white wines fronted the decline.

Non-alcoholic beverages make up 22 per cent of all drinks sold in grocery stores, down 1.1 per cent on the past five years. Flavoured milks and chilled fruit juice rose by 16.3 per cent, while coffee products increased by 16.1 per cent.

Greg Harford, Retail NZ general manager of public affairs, said the decline in liquor sold at supermarkets was interesting, even though the fall was less than 1 per cent. “[Liquor] is still a significant part of what people are spending on beverages at supermarkets.

People do like the convenience of being able to buy a bottle of wine or a few beers when they do their weekly grocery shop,” Harford said.

“People can buy beer and wine

from a number of other retailers; specialty liquor stores, vineyards, direct to consumer businesses operating online, it’s a strong, competitive market, 0.8 per cent isn’t a too significant drop but it does show supermarkets are holding their own.”

Kiwis spent $1.65b in specialised liquor stores last year, compared with about $1.48b in supermarkets.

Alcohol consumption per capita in New Zealand is on the decline, Harf-

ord said. Nielsen retail analytics associate director Nicola Voice said sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and cask white wines were not as popular as they once were.

“Shoppers are spending a smaller proportion of their total beverage dollars on drinks like sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, cask white wine, carbonated soft drinks, cordials and syrups, instant coffee and tea compared to five years ago,” Voice said.

“The four major consumer trends driving beverage growth globally and locally are convenience, premiumisation, a focus on health and wellness and consumer experimentation. Products that don’t focus their product innovations in these areas are more likely to fall from favour with shoppers.”

[People] are simply spending less on some of those traditional soft drinks and more on innovative lifestyle products.

Harford said consumers were no longer interested in regular drinks.

“Consumers are interested in new products coming on to the market and it also shows that supermarkets, and indeed suppliers to supermarkets, have been working pretty hard to innovate new products that are appealing,” he said.

“It’s not people are necessarily spending less on beverages, they are simply spending less on some of those traditional soft drinks and more on innovative lifestyle products.”

This was evident with Lewis Road Creamery’s chocolate milk collaboration with Whittaker’s which set off a chocolate milk craze in 2014, and other flavoured milks now on the market, Harford said.

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pay the SEC to settle the probe, including legal costs.

In a filing to the SEC earlier this month, Agria said it was co-operating with the US regulator and nearing a potential settlement over claims.

Lai, in a statement to the NZX, said: “I will always have great fondness for New Zealand and for PGW. “The work that Agria has been able to do to benefit PGW and New Zealand is not yet finished, but I think that my time in leading PGW as chair must come to an end as I need to focus on the next phase in my career and spend more time with my family,” he said.

In the interim, existing director Joo Hai Lee has been appointed as chairman, with Trevor Burt continuing as deputy chairman.

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tinuing relationship with DLF. He said the company is still reviewing the remaining businesses and still has brokers First NZ Capital on retainer to “explore options for PGW’s business, growth opportunities, capital and balance sheet requirements and potentially shareholding structure”.

PGG Wrightson’s cornerstone shareholder Agria Corp owns 50.2 per cent of the rural services firm.

That stake became problematic when the Overseas Investment Office said it was reviewing the company’s “good character” status due to an ongoing probe by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over the accuracy of disclosures and accusations of share price manipulation.

Agria recognised a provision of $US3.8 million as at June 30 for what it estimates it will have to

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Lai is executive chairman of Agria, which owns just over half of PGG Wrightson.

Midgley also said shareholders could have done with more notice of Lai’s resignation in advance of the meeting.

“With Lai no longer chairman you would have to wonder if the position of Agria might change,” he said.

The association said short-term gain for investors would be offset by the remaining business being half the size and with inferior to the highly regarded seeds unit.

The sale, while still subject to a number of conditions, is worth $292m to shareholders if it goes ahead.

Deputy chair Trevor Burt told shareholders the transaction delivered compelling value to the company and allowed for a con-

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The New Zealand Shareholders’ Association has taken a swipe at the apathy of financial institutions after a special meeting of PGG Wrightson voted to sell the jewel in its crown – its seeds business – to Denmark’s DLF for $434 million.

The rural services company, in issuing results from yesterday’s annual meeting and special meeting in Christchurch, said the motion to divest gained 96.92 per cent support, but the votes – for and against – came to just 64 per cent of PGW’s issued capital.

The motion required 75 per cent approval to get through.

The association opposed the sale.

“It’s just so disappointing when shares are not voted, and it’s the institutions who have not voted,” NZSA chief executive Michael Midgley said. “They really are doing their clients a disservice,” he said.

On the eve of the meeting, PGW Wrightson’s controversial chairman Guanglin (Alan) Lai announced that he was stepping down, effective from yesterday.

Burt said a review of the board’s composition and governance would be undertaken and the market would be updated on outcomes “in due course”.

The association said the mostly cash offer from DLF Seeds was attractive at face value, with a $292m capital return attached.

Agria Corp took control of Wrightson in 2011, having taken a cornerstone shareholding in 2009 to recapitalise the rural services firm in the aborted merger with Silver Fern Farms.

An independent valuation of the DLF transaction by KordaMentha found the offer to be fair to minority shareholders.

As well as the risk the transaction could leave Wrightson “a shadow of its former self”, Midgley said there may also be concern as to whether the sale would be in the broader strategic interest of New Zealand.

Similar arguments were mounted when Agria mounted its partial takeover in 2011, however, no local investors were willing to match that price.

PGG Wrightson shares last traded at 57c, down one cent from Monday’s close.

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No frowns necessary on fright night F

or 364 days of the year we teach our children it’s not a good idea to take candy from a stranger.

But one day a year, we encourage it – and today just so happens to be that day. Halloween is a frowned-upon concept for many people around New Zealand and most certainly the world, but it’s hard to ignore the growing popularity of the annual day of “haunting” around our country.

Tonight, thousands of children around the traps will hit the pavements in search of sugary goodness, not fully aware of the actual meaning behind the occasion, but more just focused on ensuring they get a better haul

than their friends who might be out with them.

What Halloween is, is a moment when it’s acceptable to dress up a little differently. To look a little bit scary and break the barrier between what is seen as acceptable mockery and what isn’t.

At what other point is it okay

to dress up like a murdered child and not have eyebrows raised?

Not everyone wants to partake – and some even find the prospect of large numbers of youngsters knocking on the door in search of lollies or treats quite intimidating – but what is really positive is the way that individual communities are getting behind the occasion and organising the night so that those who wish not to be bothered, aren’t bothered.

Around Mid Canterbury a number of specialist Halloween groups have been set up, detailing which houses within that particular catchment are open to having trick or treaters make their way up the garden path –

and more importantly, avoiding the chance of running into a household which doesn’t find the day at all appealing.

This is a real step in the right direction and not only ensures the safety of everyone participating but also makes it possible for everyone who wants to enjoy the night, to do exactly that.

Sometimes we have to look past the political correctness side of the equation and take the negative pants off for a while and look at it on face value.

Yes, the prospect of Halloween is, for lack of a better term, quite haunting for some – but the joy you will see on the faces of youngsters around our district tonight as they work their way

around willing houses in search of sugary loot surely should be enough to put everything else to one side for a moment.

For some the chance to dress as something else is an opportunity to break through their own barriers of self-doubt.

Remember how it felt to feel 10-foot tall and bulletproof when you put a superhero costume on as a child?

Most children will be feeling that same sense of freeness about themselves when they pull the mask of a ghost or zombie on this evening.

And that’s something we should encourage more.

Fun is, after all, a huge necessity of life.

Thomas Jefferson did in fact father at least one child by his slave Sally Hemings.

In 1999, EgyptAir Flight 990, bound from New York to Cairo, crashed off the Massachusetts coast, killing all 217 people aboard.

In 2001, New York hospital worker Kathy T. Nguyen died of inhalation anthrax, the fourth person to perish in a spreading wave of bioterrorism.

Ten years ago: President George W. Bush signed an executive order restoring the Libyan

government’s immunity from terror-related lawsuits and dismissing pending compensation cases.

Five years ago: The Federal Aviation Administration issued new guidelines allowing airline passengers to keep their electronic devices turned on throughout the entire flight, but not to talk on their cellphones.

One year ago: Eight people were killed when a man drove a truck along a bike path in New York City in an attack that authorities immediately labeled terrorism;

Netflix said it was suspending production on House of Cards following sexual harassment allegations against its star, Kevin Spacey. (Spacey would later be fired from the show, and production resumed without him.)

Today’s Birthdays: Former astronaut Michael Collins is 88.

Former CBS anchorman Dan Rather is 87. Actor Brian DoyleMurray is 73. Actor Stephen Rea is 72. Olympic gold medal longdistance runner Frank Shorter is 71. Actress Deidre Hall is 71.

Movie director Peter Jackson is 57. Rock musician Larry Mullen is 57. Actor Dermot Mulroney is 55. Actor Rob Schneider is 54.

Country singer Darryl Worley is 54. Rap musician Adrock is 52.

Songwriter Adam Schlesinger is 51. Rap performer Vanilla Ice (aka Rob Van Winkle) is 51. Reality TV host Troy Hartman is 47. Gospel singer Smokie Norful is 45. Actor Justin Chatwin is 36.

Thought for Today: “Even a Proverb is no proverb to you till your Life has illustrated it.” — John Keats (1795-1821).

Matt Markham

EDITOR

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, October 31, the 304th day of 2018.

There are 61 days left in the year. This is Halloween.

Today’s Highlight in History: On October 31, 1984, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two Sikh security guards.

On this date: In 1517, Martin Luther sent his 95 Theses denouncing what he saw as the abuses of the Catholic Church, especially the sale of indulgences, to the Archbishop of Mainz, Germany (by some accounts, Luther also posted the Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg), marking the start of the Protestant Reformation.

In 1864, Nevada became the 36th state as President Abraham Lincoln signed a proclamation.

In 1926, magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit of peritonitis resulting from a ruptured appendix.

In 1941, the Navy destroyer USS Reuben James was torpedoed by a German U-boat off Iceland with the loss of some 100 lives, even though the United States had not yet entered World War II. Work was completed on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, begun in 1927.

In 1961, the body of Josef Stalin was removed from Lenin’s Tomb as part of the Soviet Union’s “deStalinization” drive.

In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson ordered a halt to all US bombing of North Vietnam, saying he hoped for fruitful peace negotiations.

In 1975, the Queen single Bohemian Rhapsody was released in the United Kingdom by EMI Records.

In 1992, Pope John Paul II formally proclaimed that the Roman Catholic Church had erred in condemning the astronomer Galileo for holding that the Earth was not the center of the universe.

In 1998, a genetic study was released suggesting President

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Workforce plan takes on attraction issues E

arlier this month, I spoke to Matt McLean on the TVNZ Breakfast show about migration.

The Australian Government had recently announced a proposal to force new migrants to settle in regional areas in a bid to ease pressure on Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The proposal suggested the Australian Government could introduce visa conditions limiting where some migrants live for up to five years, citing that it would not only ease congestion on the major cities, but also more rapidly grow the smaller states and regions.

Speaking to Matt about such a proposal, I commented on how we in Ashburton are working to attract and retain migrants and other newcomers in our district through initiatives such as the Welcoming Communities pilot programme.

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

helping newcomers feel part of their new community, through making connections and being made to feel valued and welcomed.

This is vitally important because while also contributing to a district that is rich in cultures, migrants play a key part in meeting our labour demands, which helps to boost our local economy.

Thousands of people have left their home countries to put down new roots in our area in recent years, helping to fill our skills shortage, but there are still businesses and employers in our community trying to fill jobs.

The council understood that this was a big issue for our district and commissioned a plan to assess Ashburton’s labour force and address the labour shortage.

The council received this Labour Force Plan at our meeting yesterday.

A key point from the plan was that while we are the sixth most desired district for business, we are also the 12th most desired for living.

While these are excellent outcomes on their own, they also imply that Ashburton is viewed more favourably as a place to do business than as a place to live and this could help explain why we don’t have enough people to fill job vacancies. Attracting people to live in our district is therefore essential.

This labour shortage has real impacts on our district. The plan reported that it actually costs Ashburton $16 million per year in terms of lost output and if left

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unchecked, this could rise to over $100 million by 2030.

Moving forward, implementing this plan will be a crucial part of ensuring that our district continues to grow and prosper for years to come. That is why the Labour Force Plan has been referred to the council’s chief executive Hamish Riach to be implemented as appropriate.

You can read the full Ashburton Labour Force Plan on the Council website www.ashburtondc. govt.nz

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f you have a can of salmon or tuna in the pantry then you’ve got a head start on a tasty meal.

Using fish from a can might not be number one choice, but there’s plenty to recommend those cans that lurk in the pantry unused. The fish is high quality, the taste is great and canned fish can be used in a host of ways. Best of all, it’s a cheap way to add flavour and bulk out a meal.

Salmon pasta bake 220g pasta spirals, penne or fettuccini Oil spray, as needed 2 cloves garlic, crushed (or 2t minced garlic) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 zucchini, grated 1C cream 2 handfuls grated light cheese 1/4 C grated parmesan 1 lemon, zest and juice 100g baby spinach, chopped 2/3 of a (340g) tin corn kernels 2 grated carrots 5 anchovies, finely chopped 1 (415g) tin red salmon Salt and pepper, to taste 1 handful grated light cheese, extra

Tuna bake 2x185g can tuna in olive oil, drained.

4C penne pasta 100g butter 1 white onion, sliced 1C plain flour 4C milk 1C frozen vegetables 2C broccoli, sliced 1/4 C parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 C breadcrumbs ■ Pre-heat oven to fan bake, 180°C. ■ Cook pasta according to packet instructions, drain and place in an ovenproof dish.

■ Mix tuna through.

■ Melt butter in a medium saucepan and lightly cook onion for 1-2 minutes.

■ Add flour and mix thoroughly.

■ Slowly add milk, whisking to form a smooth sauce.

■ Stir through mixed vegetables, broccoli, parmesan cheese and seasoning.

■ Cook for a further 2 minutes.

■ Pour sauce and vegetables over tuna and pasta.

■ Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top then bake for 15-20 minutes, or until top is golden in colour.

Tuna and baby potato salad 400g baby potatoes 4 spring onions 425g tuna in spring water 2C baby spinach 2 celery 2t capers 1/2 C aioli ■ Scrub potatoes, but leave skin on.

■ Bring to the boil in a saucepan of salted water and simmer until just tender.

■ Drain and allow to cool until just warm.

■ Combine the chopped potatoes, drained tuna, chopped spring onions, spinach and two stalks of celery in a bowl.

■ Mix aioli and finely chopped capers together.

■ Pour over salad and mix well with your hands, ensuring potatoes don’t get crushed.

■ Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a large ovenproof dish.

■ Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until almost cooked.

■ Drain and rinse. Set aside.

■ Saute garlic and onion in oil spray in a large frypan until just beginning to brown.

■ Add grated zucchini and saute, stirring till wilted. Set aside.

■ Combine cream, grated cheese, parmesan, lemon zest and juice, spinach, corn, carrot, anchovies, zucchini and mix.

■ Add salmon (including liquid).

Break up salmon and mix all ingredients well.

■ Mix through pasta and add salt and pepper to taste.

■ Transfer to prepared dish and level off.

■ Sprinkle top with extra cheese.

■ Cover (either with a lid or with foil) and bake for 30 minutes.

■ Remove lid and switch oven to grill and grill top for 5 minutes to brown cheese.

Salmon cakes with garlic mayo Garlic mayonnaise 1/2 C mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 t paprika Salmon cakes 90g couscous 2/3 C orange juice 1 (415g) tin red salmon, drained 250g frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry 2 egg yolks, beaten 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1t ground cumin 1/2 t ground black pepper 1/2 t salt 3T olive oil ■ Garlic mayonnaise: Stir together mayonnaise, garlic and paprika. Set aside.

■ Salmon cakes: Prepare couscous according to package directions, using 2/3 C of orange juice in place of water.

■ Mix together cooked couscous, salmon, spinach, egg yolks, garlic, cumin, black pepper and salt.

■ Form into patties.

■ In a large frypan over medium heat, heat the olive oil.

■ Fry patties until golden brown, turning once, about 8 to 10 minutes.

■ Serve with garlic mayonnaise.

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Salmon kedgeree 2 1/2 C basmati rice 4 eggs 50g butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2t curry powder 215g can salmon, drained Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 1/4 C finely chopped flat-leaf parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper Lemon wedges, to serve ■ Cook rice in 6 cups of cold water.

■ Bring to the boil and reduce to the lowest possible heat.

■ Cover and cook for 20 minutes until all the water is absorbed and the rice tender.

■ Fluff up the rice with a fork and set aside.

■ Cook the eggs for 9 minutes in a pan of boiling water.

■ Cool slightly under cold water before peeling and chopping into small pieces.

■ Melt the butter in a large frypan.

■ Cook the onion, garlic and curry powder over a moderate heat until the onion is tender and starting to colour.

■ Add the rice to the pan along with the salmon, lemon zest, parsley and eggs.

■ Using a fork, flake the salmon into small pieces and break up any clumps of rice.

■ Season with salt and pepper and serve with lemon wedges.

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■ FOOTBALL

In brief

Martial ‘can be the best’

Goal dedicated to owner Manchester City striker Riyad Mahrez has dedicated his winning goal against Tottenham Hotspur in yesterday’s EPL clash to late Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Pep Guardiola’s men returned to the summit of the standings with a 1-0 win over Spurs at Wembley, with goalscorer Mahrez pointing to the sky after his sixth-minute strike. Srivaddhanaprabha died with four other people when his helicopter crashed outside Leicester’s stadium after their draw with West Ham on Saturday.

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By Simon Peach

Anthony Martial can become one of the PreHoddle responding mier League’s best if he believes in himself, acFormer England football cording to Manchester United team-mate Neinternational and manager Glenn manja Matic.

Hoddle is responding to treatment Jose Mourinho’s men received a much-needand has spoken to his family ed shot in the arm on Monday by overcoming after suffering a heart attack. The Everton to secure their first win in three games.

61-year-old, who spent 12 years as Martial’s delightful curling effort proved the a player at Tottenham Hotspur and difference in a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford, where also managed the London club, he was crowned man-of-the-match after also collapsed at the BT Sport studios. winning the penalty that eventually led to Paul Hoddle was in a serious condition Pogba opening the scoring. on Monday, but reports said he The 22-year-old appears to have turned a had been moved out of intensive corner at United, having struggled to earn the care and was able to talk to his trust of Mourinho and at times endured a testy Zealand’s finest range NewNew Zealand’s finest range family.

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■ OPINION

Ferns fab at Fast 5 A

fter New Zealand took out the title at the end of the weekend’s Fast 5 netball tournament in Melbourne, one of the commentators described it as a ray of sunshine in an otherwise pretty dark year for New Zealand netball.

That commentator was bang on.

New Zealand netball fans haven’t had a whole heap to cheer about in recent times.

But, what made the two full-on days of netball over in Melbourne so great wasn’t just the fact that the Kiwis won it.

The whole concept, from the day it started, has been one huge success in my eyes.

I love my netball and the Fast 5 format is awesome.

It’s action-packed and super entertaining, both on and off the court.

And in a day and age when it can be hard to keep people playing sport and get bums on seats in stands no matter what the sport, that’s a recipe for success.

But possibly the biggest thing,

for me, was that I watched a fair few of the games over the two days and only recognised a handful of names.

The team the Kiwis put out on court was vastly different from the team that played in the recent quad series and Constellation Cup, in the seven-a-side version of the game.

In the Australian games I saw, I don’t think I recognised one Aussie face.

But not having your big name players on court doesn’t take anything away from it.

The level is still top notch and it is a fantastic way for some of each country’s up and coming stars to get a taste of international action and put their hands up for selection for the main game.

It’s a chance for them to perform on a big stage under pressure, but have a whole heap of fun and learn more about the game at the same time.

Fast 5 is quite a tactical game.

As a shooter, do you take the riskier shot from further out in the hope of adding two or three points to your team’s tally, or do

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you play it safe and just go for the easy one point from under the hoop and keep your team ticking over?

Each team has a powerplay quarter where every goal is worth double points, so one shot from the three-point zone could net six points and that could very quickly change a game.

It could be easily combated, once the non-powerplay team had the ball in hand, by keeping it in hand.

Just throw the ball around amongst yourselves for a couple of minutes, keeping it out of your opponents’ hands, hence lessening their chances of landing those big shots.

But, do that and you’ll hear the

umpire call “use it”, and if you don’t use it, you lose it.

So that’s where the tactical side really comes in – it’s a fine line they’re walking.

Fast 5s is to netball a bit like what sevens is to rugby, and T20 is to cricket.

A shorter, faster and all action version of the long game.

Fast 5s is one big successful package.

I remember watching the first Fast 5 tournament and it was just as interesting waiting to see what kind of moves the teams would bust out as they ran onto the court, as it was watching the actual games.

On the court, it’s all go. When you drop from seven players on court, to five, there’s no room to hide. You’re constantly having to try and make yourself available for the next pass, and that’s why the rolling subs rule is vital, I guess.

It’s a game our Ferns girls seem to have a knack for. We’ve got a pretty good record in it, which continued at the weekend, and it’s one which I hope will continue for some time to come.

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In brief Options for Diamonds Australia netball coach Lisa Alexander has named an extra mid-courter in her squad for January’s Quad Series in England, as she continues to explore her options for next year’s World Cup. The squad includes five midcourt players, with Kate Moloney and international rookie Jamie Lee-Price both included. Moloney was named in the 12 for the two matches in Australia and Price took her place for the New Zealand leg, making her debut in the first of those games.

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Hamilton wants more Lewis Hamilton has admitted Michael Schumacher’s all-time record of 91 Formula One race wins and seven titles are in his sights while brushing aside a suggestion he may already be the greatest. The Mercedes driver won his fifth crown in Mexico on Monday, only the third man to reach that milestone since the championship started in 1950. “I’ve still got things to achieve, there are so many targets, so many things ahead,” the Briton told reporters after finishing fourth to take an unassailable lead with two races remaining. “Michael’s still quite far ahead in race wins so you have to say he is still the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time)”.

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60 years of service

Alaalatoa re-signs Wallabies scrum cornerstone Allan Alaalatoa has signed a four-year contract extension, keeping him in Australian rugby through to the 2023 World Cup. The 24-year-old tighthead prop says he rejected interest from overseas clubs to stay long-term with the Wallabies and Super Rugby’s Brumbies. Big and mobile, Alaalatoa has amassed 30 test caps since his debut in 2016.

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Bad bed hurts Lawes British and Irish Lions lock Courtney Lawes is living proof that being tall isn’t always a good thing.

Suffering a back injury as the result of sleeping in a hotel bed that was too small for his 6ft 7in frame, Lawes is now all but certain to miss England’s opening test against South Africa and is in doubt to face the All Blacks on November 11.

Lawes had returned to the UK after a back spasm prevented him from taking full part in training in training camp in Portugal last week to receive specialist treatment on the unusual injury.

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Coles not captain

Sixty years after he first signed up at the Mayfield Golf Club, Jack Allan has been made a life member of the club. Over the years he’s won many club championship titles and held numerous titles within the club including men’s club captain and president. If there was a working bee on, he’ll be there, and all of that time he’s given to the club over the years has been completely voluntary. Allan was presented with his life membership recently by the Mayfield Golf Club’s outgoing president Wayne Blair.

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Why Ireland’s chances have taken a killer blow

By Liam Napier

S

orry, Irish rugby fans.

Don’t intend to offend.

But your chances of doubling the number of victories over the All Blacks have taken an almighty blow.

From a neutral perspective, it is sad, too, that the most anticipated test of 2018 won’t feature the absolute crème de la crème.

And, therefore, whatever the result in Dublin in just over two weeks, the psychological door could be left slightly ajar for the World Cup. More on exactly why later.

New Zealand and Ireland are the two best rugby nations on the planet right now, just as the Crusaders and Leinster are champions of their hemispheres (can someone, somewhere, please organise a decider).

Underpinning the two nation’s success are two brilliant Kiwi coaches, Steve Hansen and Joe Schmidt.

But, perhaps, more importantly, the central contracting element.

With relentless demands abating none, it’s clear only when national unions pull the strings is everything geared towards producing the best possible national team.

There is no other way.

That is professional rugby’s pyramid for on-field international success.

In the saturated modern game,

which now effectively runs every month of the year, this system paves clearly defined, carefully managed, rest and rotation across all teams, all levels.

This is imperative to remain at the peak of the pack.

New Zealand protects and preserves its leading players expertly well.

Ireland, in a dictatorial manner, has followed suit.

South Africa, Wales and Australia are all desperately trying to cobble together more aligned domestic approaches.

Long-term, the truth is England and France have no hope regaining control of their players from all-powerful clubs and will, therefore, always play catch-up on growing welfare and fatigue concerns.

Rest measures announced

by England last week are akin to buying a puncture repair kit from Poundland.

Eddie Jones selecting his fourth-choice No 8 and loose head prop for the All Blacks reveals everything about where the English game is heading.

Those injuries do not happen by chance.

Ask Joe Marler or Sam Warburton why they retired.

Not so long ago, many pinned for a match between Jones’ red hot England and the All Blacks to, supposedly, decide the world’s best.

Last year speculation centred on whether the All Blacks would

swap their fixture against the Barbarians for England at Twickenham.

It didn’t eventuate, of course.

And with Jones unable to maintain the initial response extracted from an emotionally damaged team still reeling from the failure to progress from their pool at a home World Cup, it is probably now left to Ireland to put the strongest challenge to the All Blacks’ mantle.

Not that you’ll hear anything of the like from the men in black themselves.

No way in the Queen’s name would they ever underestimate or overlook England at Twickenham.

Their focus is always week-toweek.

For the purposes of this piece we can look forward, though.

And so the shame of it all is Ireland will be missing Conor Murray.

‘What, that’s it?’ you say. ‘I kept reading for that?’

Yes, that’s it.

Murray is, without doubt, one of the world’s most influential rugby figures; his importance to Ireland greater than that of even Jonathan Sexton.

No disrespect to Ulster’s John Cooney, likely replacement against the All Blacks, but Murray, considered to have surpassed Peter Stringer as Ireland’s best halfback, is in another league.

For Munster, Ireland and the

British and Irish Lions, he is superb; mixing poise and control from the base with a kicking game – deadly accurate box kicks – that often turns defence into attack.

He also snipes regularly, particularly close to the line, and knows Sexton’s play intimately.

No one player defines a team, but remove Brodie Retallick from the All Blacks and you then have an appreciation of his value to Ireland.

Murray hasn’t played since helping guide the Irish to their first three-test series win in Australia in June.

Such is his importance, rumours were rife a troublesome neck injury could end his career.

Fears were allied, somewhat, when he turned down interest from the Top 14 to pen a fouryear extension with Ireland, instilling his status as one of their highest earners.

He hopes to be cleared by medical staff to make his return with Munster sometime in November.

But given what will, by that point, be a five-month absence, it was too late to be considered for Schmidt’s squad.

With the World Cup so close, why would you take the risk?

And, thus, while nothing is ever a given, Murray’s absence is why the heavyweight showdown between the world’s premier rugby nations tilts significantly more in the All Blacks’ favour.

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Dane Coles has opted not to be considered for All Blacks captaincy this week. With the squad’s firststring 23 bound for London on Thursday, Coles seemed a logical option to skipper those who’ll remain in Tokyo to play Japan. But, after 11 months out of rugby due to a serious knee injury, the veteran hooker has decided that he doesn’t need the additional pressure. The 31-year-old endured three aborted comebacks during the provincial season and just wants to get on the park for what will be his first test match since last November. - NZME

Browns fire coach Cleveland Browns have sacked coach Hue Jackson after a disastrous three-year stint with the NFL team that has seen them record just three wins in 40 games. Offensive co-ordinator Todd Haley was also shown the door after less than a year in the role. Jackson, who went 3-36-1 in two-and-half seasons, was dismissed yesterday by general manager John Dorsey.

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RESULTS ■ Croquet Croquet South Canterbury October 27 and 28 Golf Croquet Handicap Doubles Tournament, Ashbury Winners G Simpson & R Penty (Aorangi) 12 wins, runners up on a count back R Keys & B Maxwell (Aorangi) 11 wins.

■ Golf Mayfield Golf Club October 27 Irish Stableford Round Winner: Kerry Read 79 on count back from Gordon Duthie and Wayne Vessey 79. Other good scores Ian Beach and Arnold Rushton 77; Alan Dixon, Dean Whanga and Murray Keir 76 Nearest Pins: No 2 Aon Insurance: Jack Allan, No 11 Jon McAuliffe Bayleys: Ali Mcleod, No 5 Marilyn Cross Property Brokers: Haden Tasker, No 14 ANZ Bank: Jeff Mcnally 9&18 second shot: Charlie Rapsey Twos: Rosehope Rommey Player of the Day: Dean Whanga

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■ AUCKLAND CUP

Chicago Bull out of Cup

Ladies First to defend title Ladies First will have one further throw of the dice in Melbourne before returning home to be set to defend her group one Auckland Cup (3200m) crown.

The 6-year-old mare finished eighth in the group two Moonee Valley Gold Cup (2500m) on Saturday, just under six lengths from the winner, Ventura Storm, when ridden by Michael Walker.

“Mickey intimated the track circumference didn’t suit her and also a bit of rain would have helped her,” trainer Allan Sharrock said.

“They ran a track record and it

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was the best Moonee Valley Cup field for years. They usually get eight or nine runners but it was a full field this time.

“It’s so hard to beat them over there, but she did pick up $10,000.”

Sharrock plans to back Ladies First up in the group three Hotham Handicap (2500m) at Flemington this weekend.

“Hopefully it won’t be as hot a field and it’s at Flemington which will suit her better,” he said.

“I’m not sure who will ride her as Mickey can’t. She can come home after that and have a rest

and I’ll set her for the Auckland Cup again and if she does well she can go back over to Australia for the Sydney Cup [group one, 3200m].”

Ladies First had five starts from last December in her build-up to last season’s Auckland Cup, but, having had a spring campaign and the Melbourne trip, she won’t need as much of a summer buildup this time after her freshen-up to have her tuned for the March 9 Ellerslie feature.

Sharrock also plans to back up Art Deco this weekend, in the open 1400m sprint at Awapuni.

The connections of Western Australian pacer Chicago Bull have been dealt a shocking blow after their pacer was ruled out of the New Zealand Cup with a broken back. A standard veterinary procedure turned took a devastating turn when the horse had an anaphylactic reaction to an intravenous injection, trainer Gary Hall Senior said. “We had the vet out to him on Saturday morning and they gave him some fluids, which is what we usually do after a hard run. He put some dexamethasone into the jugular vein and he had an anaphylactic reaction to it and he flipped over and fractured his wither. There are six bones there and he has fractured all of them, it is quite substantial.”

Art Deco followed up a couple of group three placings with a sixth in Saturday’s group three Thompson Handicap in the hands of apprentice Wiremu Pinn.

“It wasn’t a good ride by the kid,” Sharrock said.

“Sitting three-wide in the open made it too tough for her.”

Sharrock also had no joy with London Express in Saturday’s group three Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie with the Shamexpress filly giving the winner Media Sensation too much of a start on the home turn and winding up late for fifth. - NZME

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3YO, 1400m 1 8x268 Razor h (3) 57.5 ............................. A Calder 2 4x8x Marbuzet (17) 57.5 .....................R Elliot (a1) 3 Symbio 57.5 ................................. Scratched 4 0 Bush Whacked (16) 57.5 5 6 Crown Prosecutor (7) 57.5 .......... D Johnson 6 6x Ollie (10) 57.5 ................................. S Spratt 7 3 Espresso Martini (13) 55.5.........M Cameron 8 4 Phoenix Rising (4) 55.5..............M Coleman 9 4x68 Sheezanicegirl (14) 55.5 10 Scomadi (2) 55.5............................ J Bayliss 11 Verbier (8) 55.5 ..............................V Colgan 12 06 Poppy O’Neill (12) 55.5 13 Day Dreamer (5) 55.5 ................ L Satherley 14 Sunny Rose (6) 55.5 ...................C Lammas 15 80 Master Herb h (15) 57.5 16 66x79 Makabar (1) 57.5.........................D Mansour 17 4x23 Spirit Of Galway b (9) 55.5 18 Poker Queen (11) 55.5 19 On The Dot 55.5........................... Scratched 20 Tawny Way 55.5 ........................... Scratched Emergencies: Master Herb, Makabar, Spirit Of Galway, Poker Queen, On The Dot, Tawny Way 4 2.15pm PIC INSURANCE 1400 $10,000, MAIDEN, 1400m 1 3520x Ripinhet (4) 58.5 ........................R Elliot (a1) 2 46x32 Mr Linski h (10) 58.5 ......................... D Hain 3 2x0 In Vino Veritas (6) 58.5 ................... A Calder 4 639x6 The Matrix h (3) 58.5................... D Johnson 5 07789 Cavallo Eccellente (2) 58.5 .............S Collett 6 0 Nigel’s World (9) 58.5 ................. L Satherley 7 7x5 Boundtobehonored (7) 56.5 ...........V Colgan 8 8660x Lil’ Roka (11) 56.5 ........................... S Spratt 9 789x0 The Last Tsunami (12) 56.5 ..... D Danis (a3) 10 4x23 Spirit Of Galway b (8) 54 ..................S Rusof

11 8 Angelica (1) 54 ............................C Lammas 12 Tawny Way (5) 54 ........................... J Bayliss 5 2.52pm VERNON & VAZEY 1400 $10,000, MAIDEN, 1400m 1 83472 Overthemark (2) 58.5 ..................... A Calder 2 79x49 Picture This h (8) 58.5 ......................S Rusof 3 08x06 Lord Buffalo h (5) 58.5 .................... R Jones 4 0 Cardelli (10) 58.5 ................... H Parkes (a4) 5 2524x Top Actress b (7) 56.5 ................. D Johnson 6 9400x Spectra (3) 56.5 .........................M Cameron 7 Valmur (9) 56.5......................... D Danis (a3) 8 8 Fantastico (4) 56 9 67x8 Patch Man (12) 56.......................C Lammas 10 On The Dot h (6) 54 ........................S Collett 11 Poker Queen (11) 54..... A Goindasamy (a4) 12 9 Tildy (1) 54 ................................. L Satherley 6 3.27pm MAKUCH ROOFING 1580 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1580m 1 18x00 Motuman m (11) 59.5............... D Danis (a3) 2 x6095 It’s Ben Again (3) 58................... L Satherley 3 560x0 Savasava m (12) 58 ...... A Goindasamy (a4) 4 36x80 Link Road 57.5 ............................. Scratched 5 490x8 Stephen Bond 57.5 ...................... Scratched 6 01 Azareel h (5) 57 ...............................B Grylls 7 83739 King’s Secret (1) 57........................ S McKay 8 455x8 Morrellmac tmh (15) 57 ................... S Spratt 9 0x256 Nopele td (8) 57 .........................A Sims (a3) 10 213x8 Princess Origami (2) 56.5 ..........M Cameron 11 97100 Night Captain (14) 56 ..................C Lammas 12 0740x Express Call (13) 55.5 ...............R Elliot (a1) 13 50457 Bella Blue m (7) 55 ..................... D Johnson 14 84278 Indian Maid th (10) 55 ..................... R Jones 15 x2566 Tavlin (6) 57......................................S Rusof 16 96589 Cancellara m (9) 56 17 80x56 Tobi (4) 55.5 ................................D Mansour

Emergencies: Tavlin, Cancellara, Tobi 4.04pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE $10,000, MDN F&M, 1150m 1 22x Marija b (12) 57.5 ........................... J Bayliss 2 2 Shesonfire (9) 57.5 ..................... D Johnson 3 0354x Toffee Pop b (19) 57.5 ................M Coleman 4 0x385 Madam Ace (15) 57.5 ............ H Parkes (a4) 5 36 Polly Grey b (6) 57.5 ........................B Grylls 6 Castlereigh (16) 57.5 .... A Goindasamy (a4) 7 x797x Fastellie (4) 57.5 ................. T Yanagida (a3) 8 6 Olivia b (11) 57.5........................R Elliot (a1) 9 06 Furious Walk (14) 57.5 ................C Lammas 10 Jakama Jill (8) 57.5 ........................ A Calder 11 Lx Slice Of Magic (13) 57.5............. S Spratt 12 2 Wondering (18) 55 ..........................S Collett 13 7x67x Lucky Strike (1) 55 ..................... L Satherley 14 Little Shirley h (5) 55 ......................... D Hain 15 Havana Heights (17) 57.5 16 8x Moiras Town 55 ............................ Scratched 17 90 Blushing Heights (10) 57.5 18 709 Belle South (7) 57.5 19 3x Soleil Dore (3) 55 20 236x4 Dublin Rose b (2) 55 Emergencies: Havana Heights, Moiras Town, Blushing Heights, Belle South, Soleil Dore, Dublin Rose 8 4.39 CAL ISUZU TE AWAMUTU CUP 2000 $25,000, OPEN HANDICAP, 2000m 1 0x490 Assign dm (6) 60 .........................D Mansour 2 51135 He’s Cavalier tm (10) 58............ R Scott (a4) 3 0x890 Gobstopper m (12) 56.5 .............. D Johnson 4 56649 Admiral mh (4) 55.5 ....................... A Calder 5 43585 Waipipi Lad tm (9) 54 ...................... S Spratt 6 33830 Youwantmore tdmh (1) 54 ................B Grylls 7 14353 Roger That tdm (7) 54 .....................S Collett 8 8x822 Stacey Ann h (5) 54 .......................... D Hain

9 787x0 Battle Royal d (2) 54 10 04535 Baboonski mh (3) 54 ...........................C Dell 11 375F0 Arite Guru m (11) 54 ..................A Sims (a3) 12 90226 Georgethefifth mh (8) 54 ................. R Jones 9 5.14pm MAGNUM BUILD 1150 $11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1150m 1 25114 Mutechi m (9) 59 .........................D Mansour 2 5770x Who Dat Singa h (5) 59 ................. J Bayliss 3 160x9 Astor m (10) 58.5 ............................S Collett 4 33543 Fortune Patch (1) 58.5 ........ T Yanagida (a3) 5 64610 Colorado Bay tdmh (7) 57.5 ........... A Calder 6 17x41 Pacific Coast (3) 57.5 .............C Burdan (a4) 7 37x19 Silver Cloud (11) 56 .................... D Johnson 8 25441 Jet Charged m (4) 55.5 ................... R Jones 9 164x0 Sacred Charm 55.5 ...................... Scratched 10 7940x Saignon m (6) 55.5 ....................R Elliot (a1) 11 x4475 Style By Design m (8) 55A Goindasamy (a4) 12 46173 Liquid Inspiration m (12) 54 ..... D Danis (a3) 13 5330x Wonder Woman (2) 54 .........T Newman (a3) Blinkers on: Pinupman, Dublin Rose (R1), Sheezanicegirl, Master Herb (R3), Cavallo Eccellente, The Last Tsunami (R4), Fastellie, Dublin Rose (R7), Who Dat Singa (R9) Blinkers off: The Matrix (R4), Arite Guru (R8) Winkers off: Master Herb (R3) Pacifiers on: Shadze Of Blue (R2) SELECTIONS

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2 88778 Banshee Reel 30.84 ........................R Waite 3 55824 Smash Rock nwtd .........................M Gowan 4 413 Shaw Lee nwtd ..............................J Jopson 5 155 Our Rick nwtd .................................R Wales 6 25167 Here’s Hemi nwtd ......................J McInerney 7 24553 Goldstar Sydney nwtd S & ..............B Evans 8 41235 Cookie Biscuit nwtd...........................M Flipp Emergencies: 9 63248 Lizzy O’Shea nwtd ......................B Hodgson 10 7578 Opawa Tai nwtd .................................. N Udy 10 3.04pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-C1) HT 7 NZRSq, 520m 1 14387 Arthur’s Crown nwtd .........................R Waite 2 454F6 Sly Bet nwtd ...................................J Jopson 3 56215 Rose And Crown 30.55 ................M Goodier 4 46211 Cossie Cooper 30.56 ......................M Olden 5 35226 Born Quick nwtd..............................R Wales 6 42463 Tiddy Cash 31.08 ......................J McInerney 7 55623 Opawa Plum nwtd .............................M Flipp 8 71465 Mischief Viking 30.79 ......................... N Udy Emergencies: 9 Bigtime Cuz nwtd ...............................L Cole 10 577 Dee Bee Gee nwtd..................... G Hodgson

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Race 1: Soleil Dore, Uncle Ern, Tachibana, Pullyoursocksup Race 2: Mamba, Sure He Can, Flying Fantasia, Acacia, Disraeli Race 3: Spirit Of Galway, Phoenix Rising, Scomadi Race 4: Boundtobehonored, Mr Linski, Angelica, The Matrix Race 5: Overthemark, Patch Man, Poker Queen, Picture This Race 6: Morrellmac, Tavlin, Princess Origami, Indian Maid Race 7: Marija, Wondering, Shesonfire, Olivia, Soleil Dore Race 8: Roger That, He’s Cavalier, Waipipi Lad, Youwantmore Race 9: Astor, Pacific Coast, Fortune Patch, Who Dat Singa

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

NZRSq, 520m 1 68464 Go Ring 31.21 ...................................M Flipp 2 541 Ti Amo nwtd ......................................B Craik 1 577 Dee Bee Gee nwtd..................... G Hodgson 3 55144 Tuff Mr. Tee 30.64 ..........................B Mitchell 2 54455 Kylie Jean nwtd .................................M Flipp 4 76674 Dig Dig Dig nwtd ............................J Jopson 3 67 Ostapenko nwtd ................................. N Udy 5 21462 Jay Wendy 31.08................................ N Udy 4 78887 Cawbourne Skid nwtd .............. K Gommans 6 11161 Bigtime Pearl nwtd .............................L Cole 5 87878 Nippa Mint nwtd ........................J McInerney 7 66537 Meteor Vege 30.41 ...................E Duganzich 6 34755 Slam It nwtd ..............................J McInerney 8 86728 Bigtime Forecast 30.41 H & .............. Woods 7 44242 Goldstar Wilson nwtd .......................S Stone 9 65F82 Arm Turner nwtd........................J McInerney 8 27443 Manimal nwtd ...............................M Roberts 9 7766 It’s Timmy nwtd .........................J McInerney 10 577 Dee Bee Gee nwtd..................... G Hodgson 10 38577 Blitzem Gem nwtd .................... S Gommans 6 1.49pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-C1) HT3 4 1.14pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-C1) HT1 NZRSq, 520m 1 16335 Tianyu nwtd J & ..............................D Fahey NZRSq, 520m 2 32133 Eddie Hemi nwtd .............................R Wales 1 11312 Bigtime Leads nwtd............................L Cole 3 815F6 Tuff Temptress nwtd ......................B Mitchell 2 32353 Opawa Mine 30.72 ............................. N Udy 4 26124 Three Of Hearts nwtd .................B Hodgson 3 82626 Idol Little Girl 30.99 ...........................M Flipp 5 47448 Idol Jazz 30.61 ................................... N Udy 4 26753 Token Pick nwtd ..............................R Wales 6 34611 Fancy Fifita 30.75............................C Morris 5 x2111 Opawa Sweet nwtd J & ...................D Fahey 7 42172 Hashtag Blessed nwtd .................M Roberts 6 43324 Dream On Dreamer 31.14 ..............M Olden 8 1321 Bigtime Kiss 30.56 .............................L Cole 7 2141 Heart Shaped Box nwtd ....................B Craik 9 6332 Mainline Lil nwtd .........................B Hodgson 8 16366 Bill’s Barker 31.13 ...........................S Maher 9 53566 Diamond Geezer nwtd .................M Goodier 10 577 Dee Bee Gee nwtd..................... G Hodgson 10 25867 Jetlag Jag nwtd .........................J McInerney 7 2.05pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-C1) HT4 5 1.31pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-C1) HT2 NZRSq, 520m 10 76867 Bigtime Bart nwtd..........................M Gowan

3 12.56pm AON CPF C0 C0, 305m

11 Amorini 31.10 ....................................B Craik 11 Bigtime Rod 30.39 .............................L Cole 48477 Princess Pea 31.24 ..........................P Taylor 17554 Zara Cheebee 30.73 .........................M Flipp 33134 Opawa Big nwtd ..............................R Wales 68474 Kushka nwtd H &............................... Woods 66738 Tuff Jewel nwtd..............................B Mitchell 68865 Star Mechanic nwtd ....................... L A Hunt 53247 Zara Jinx nwtd.................................... N Udy 34755 Slam It nwtd ..............................J McInerney 8 2.24pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-C1) HT 5 NZRSq, 520m 1 32128 Stormy Jay 30.55 ...............................W Kite 2 45534 Opawa Hilary nwtd J &....................D Fahey 3 67876 Four Twenty nwtd ......................J McInerney 4 53645 Spot Woodstock nwtd K & .................Phillips 5 42547 Midnight Molly 30.63 ...................B Hodgson 6 42126 Pam Arising nwtd ...........................J Jopson 7 82646 Opawa Anthony nwtd ........................J Black 8 75554 Go Show 31.45 .................................. N Udy 9 37 Bigtime Bee nwtd ...............................L Cole 10 35786 Tuff An’ Spicy nwtd ........................B Mitchell 9 2.41pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-C1) HT 6 NZRSq, 520m 1 73556 Thrilling Stan 30.40 ...........................D Edlin

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

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

9 75378 No Mug 17.97 .................................C Morris Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 9 87763 Culvie Den 17.80 ................................ L Bell 9 8x646 Pat Patterson 17.77 ..........................M Flipp way Meeting Date: 31 Oct 2018 NZ Meeting number: 9 10 x5846 Cawbourne Jeff 17.91 ........................J Hunt 10 7773F Extroverted 17.89...........................J Jopson 10 58F64 Homebush Rieko nwtd ..............J McInerney Doubles: 1 and 2; 4 and 5 Trebles: 3, 4 and 5 2 3.37pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION@HATRICK C1 C1, 3 3.54pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION 4 4.12pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C1 C1, 305m 1 3.19pm (NZT) FIRST SECURITY C1 C1, 305m 305m C1 C1, 305m 1 422F4 Bigtime Nibbles nwtd.......................L Doody 1 x6563 Hotdog Shannon 17.98 ...................C Morris 1 86834 Homebush Kazzy 17.85 ............J McInerney 1 63735 Bigtime Jasmine nwtd ........................L Cole 2 35146 Swift Liberty 17.99 ...........................R Waite 2 27281 Prettiest Eyes 18.08 ........................M Olden 2 58445 Skitzer nwtd ............................. K Gommans 2 83778 Unfounded nwtd .............................J Jopson 3 12325 Another Cold One nwtd..................J Jopson 3 37457 Cawbourne Looks 17.75 .......... K Gommans 3 32542 Idol Alan nwtd ...................................M Flipp 3 25542 Whippy Bale 18.12 ..........................C Morris 4 74428 Hurricane Al 17.97 ..........................C Morris 4 27233 Zara Zara 17.81 ................................M Flipp 4 18317 Bigtime Hearty 17.79 .........................L Cole 4 32556 Watch Your Back 17.86 ......................W Kite 5 37231 Jelani 18.05.......................................D Edlin 5 x212x Kathlee nwtd ......................................L Cole 5 487x8 Cawbourne Web 17.78 J & .................D Bell 5 45362 Sozin’s Treasure nwtd ...............J McInerney 6 32471 Born Fab 18.26 ...............................S Maher 6 35858 Little Tornado 18.16..........................R Waite 6 22272 Bella Jade 17.89 .............................C Morris 6 37576 Cawbourne Chops 18.14 ......... K Gommans 7 64751 Bigtime Holly 18.11 ............................L Cole 7 77274 Alamein Dip 17.95 K & ......................Phillips 7 22245 Breed Apart 17.75...........................M Olden 7 14543 Cockney Rip Off 18.05 ....................M Olden 8 63623 Flying Canary nwtd ...................J McInerney 8 58472 Homebush Razz 18.04 .............J McInerney 8 71888 Luke Skywalker 17.79 .................... L A Hunt 8 87836 Accra 17.87 ............................... K B Benson 9 13668 Leger’s Magic 18.71 ..........................M Flipp

10 75774 Uno Again 17.71 ................................. L Bell

5 4.29pm WANGANUI TOYOTA C1 C1, 305m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

37281 Flying Huey 18.09 .................... K Gommans 43647 Magma 17.89 ..................................L Doody 64413 Cool Wolf 17.86............................. D Donlon 84435 Subway Kay 18.28 .....................B Goldsack 85251 Azandei 17.74 ...................................D Edlin 52644 Cawbourne Spook 17.87 .................... L Bell 74347 Spirit Of Nathan 17.92 ....................C Morris 33538 Homebush Tulip nwtd ................J McInerney 76637 Captain Kate 18.28 .........................C Morris 86882 Idol Jan nwtd .....................................M Flipp

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Showdown looming The Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) has responded to the damning cultural reviews released by Cricket Australia (CA) on Monday, imploring the governing body to show leniency towards Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.

President Greg Dyer and chief executive Alistair Nicholson fronted the press on Tuesday to call for the trio to have their bans for ball tampering overruled.

“Let them play,” Dyer said.

The Longstaff review paints a damning picture of the Cricket Australia culture and the impact it had on the way the Australian cricket team conducted itself on the field.

It also found the Cricket Australia culture to be “arrogant” and “dictatorial” and accused the organisation of “bullying” in a 145-page document released on Monday.

Also included in the findings was an acknowledgment the players weren’t the only ones at fault for the ball tampering controversy in South Africa, placing part of the blame on the toxic culture emanating from head office.

Dyer said that should convince decision makers to immediately lift the bans on the three stars.

Warner and Smith were suspended from state and international cricket for 12 months and Bancroft was rubbed out for nine.

“My message to Cricket Australia is a simple one. These contrite men have been punished enough.

“Let them play,” Dyer said.

“Yes, this was a moment of madness but now there is evidence and independent verification of system failure as well. We believe this is hugely significant.

“With this new information, common sense, common decency, basic fairness, proportionality – which we’ve talked about from the outset – and natural justice demand that the punishment is reduced.

“I add that the ACA will be relentless.”

In brief New job for Hesson Former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson has been named as the Kings XI Punjab coach in the Indian Premier League. Hesson stepped down as Black Caps coach in June after six years in the role. The 44-year-old will sign a two-year deal with the Kings and will be able to bring in his own coaching staff. He replaces former Australian international Brad Hodge. The Kings XI Punjab doesn’t feature any New Zealand players on their current roster with the likes of Chris Gayle, Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Ashwin as key members of the side.

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Unfair, says Haddin Former test wicketkeeper Brad Haddin doesn’t believe Australian cricket morphed into an arrogant and bullying culture, and says it’s important for everyone to finally move on from the ball tampering scandal. A damning independent report in the wake of the sandpaper scandal in South Africa painted a grim picture of Cricket Australia’s culture. Words such as arrogant, dictatorial, controlling, disrespectful, and hypocritical were used to describe the culture in Australian cricket.

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Aussie bad-boys David Warner and Steve Smith.

Dyer and Nicholson said the “new evidence” presented by the review that the players weren’t the only ones at fault should force CA’s hand and pave the way for Smith and Co. to return to the field.

He said the players have been forced to cop “100 per cent” of the culpability over the cheating affair and that’s “not fair”.

CA chairman David Peever and new CEO Kevin Roberts have categorically denied there is any chance of the trio having their bans reduced, setting the scene for a tense showdown with the ACA. Dyer and Nicholson refused to speculate on what course of action it would take if CA rejected calls for Smith, Warner and Bancroft to return to action.

Dyer said the initiative to campaign for the stars’ return is being driven by the ACA and not the players.

He also said he’s “never seen a report that is as harsh in its commentary” as the Longstaff review

is of CA. “It details a corporate culture which is as bad as I’ve seen in 30 years in the corporate world,” he said.

Only 48 of the 150 current male and female players who were sent the cultural survey as part of the review completed it and only nine former players did the same.

Asked why so few players took part, Nicholson said some may have given their feedback to the ACA, who then contributed to the review, rather than address the survey directly.

He also said some players may have been fearful about giving negative feedback – which the review indicated was another problematic feature of Australian cricket culture.

“They gave us a lot of feedback around that and that came through the overall Longstaff report,” Nicholson said.

“There’s indications in there that negative feedback is not well taken and they referred it to us.”

The astonishing lack of re-

sponses to surveys issued to players may simply have been a silent protest into the administrations intervention into the team’s dressing room.

If so, it has had the exact opposite effect, according to cricket journalist Robert Craddock.

He said the failure of the current players to mount a case in support of banned captain Steve Smith and ball-tampering architect David Warner through their surveys killed any chance of their suspensions being reviewed.

“They did a hell of a lot of interviews, but significantly the player response was down,” Craddock said.

“Only 14 of the 42 players who were sent a survey filled it in.

“That didn’t help Smith and Warner in their bans. The response from the players who did respond was that the bans were appropriate, generally.

“Had there been a landslide of protest about their bans it could have really helped those two.”

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Unfinished business for Cleary

BY SCOTT BAILEY Ivan Cleary says he has unfinished business at Penrith after leaving the Wests Tigers mid-contract to sign a five-year NRL coaching deal with the Panthers.

A day after being released from the final two years of his contract at the Tigers, Cleary didn’t front the media on Monday but confirmed in a club press release his return.

Originally charged with beginning the Panthers’ rebuild in 2012, Cleary took Penrith to a preliminary final in 2014 but was sacked the following year by Panthers supremo Phil Gould.

Just six players remain from his last season, but Cleary will also unite with playmaking son Nathan – making them the first such combination at the club since Martin and John Lang in 2004.

“I am honoured to be back as head coach of Panthers and very much look forward to being part of the future journey,” Cleary said.

“Personally I had a feeling of unfinished business with a club and a community that my family and I enjoy a strong connection with, from grassroots through to NRL players, staff and management.

“We have raised our family in the community for a number of years and are proud to call it home.”

The 47-year-old’s appointment brings to an end almost three months of speculation since Anthony Griffin was sacked just weeks out from the finals by the Panthers.

The decision to hop off the Tigers’ bus with half his contract remaining has angered the merged club’s fans, with club chief executive Justin Pascoe admitting to AAP on Sunday supporters had a right to be annoyed.

But Cleary also thanked the Tigers for their part in the process, after it’s believed a deal was struck between the joint-venture and Penrith for his release.

“I am very fond of Wests Tigers and all its people,” Cleary said.

“I enjoyed my time there and it is a club heading in the right direction.

“I would like to thank Justin Pascoe and Marina Go for their professionalism throughout.”

Cleary’s tenure will take him past Royce Simmons’ mark of 171 games as the mostcapped Panthers coach of all time if he stays the distance, having already led the club 98 times.

It’s also understood Gould had little to no involvement in his return, which was instead orchestrated by chairman David O’Neill with the pair having remained close.

But the pressure is now on Cleary to deliver.

“The talent and depth in our playing squad means our club is well-placed to push for a premiership and we believe Ivan is the coach to take us there,” CEO Brian Fletcher said.

Caretaker coach Cameron Ciraldo will stay on as an assistant after he replaced Griffin earlier this year, while Peter Wallace will also retain his spot beside him.

The deal leaves Anthony Seibold and Brisbane as the last piece of the NRL’s coaching carousel to be completed. - AAP

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 SITUATIONS VACANT

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Machine Operators Permanent / Full Time We are seeking a person to join our energetic team as a Machine Operator. This position requires somebody physically fit with good eye for detail and the ability to thread up machines with yarns for pre production.

Preferred Skills and Experience •

Leading Farm Hand Talley’s is a successful and well-known brand, operating several plants throughout the South Island, as well as having many diversified interests in seafood, frozen vegetables, meat and dairy products. We also have a 380-hectare farm with 270 hectares irrigated that is used for silage, cattle fattening, grazing and cropping. We currently have the position of Leading Farm Hand available at our Fairton site located 10 minutes drive from Ashburton.

Due to the growing nature of the farm we require cover 7 days a week to maintain the farm operations.

We are offering a 4 on 4 off dayshift roster, with a competitive rate for the right candidate.

Reporting to the Field Operations Manager, you will be expected to ensure: • farm equipment and vehicles are maintained • the farm is clean and organised at all times • all livestock are taken care of • all irrigators are running correctly and efficiently • Talley’s Group Ltd health and safety policies are being adhered to at all times • all chemicals are stored correctly, and safety data is up to date at all times • all tasks required are completed in a timely fashion and to a high standard.

Full on-site training will be provided, with room for growth within our organisation. Experience in all general farming operations, full class 1 licence, operating farm machinery, vehicles, 12 span Zimmatic irrigator and able to handle livestock safely are essential for this position.

Talley’s operate a drug free environment, so candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug screening.

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand need apply.

As this is a permanent full-time role, applicants with a work visa must be able to work for us longer than 6 months.

NCEA Literacy & Numeracy (Level 1) is preferred however a good understanding of the written word and basic math is essential as a minimum.

• Strong verbal communication skills is aexperience successful and brand, operating several • Talley’s Previous as a well-known machinist or in the textile or sock plants throughout theisSouth Island,however as well as having many diversified interests industries preferable is not essential as full training in and seafood, frozen vegetables, and with dairy interest. products. We also have a support will be given meat to those 380-hectare Key Tasks farm with 270 hectares irrigated that is used for silage, cattle fattening, grazing and cropping. We currently have the position of Leading Farm • Threading up of machines and preforming standard checks in Hand available at our Fairton site located 10 minutes drive from Ashburton. preparation for production runs.

• Due Helping Hosierynature Technicians withwe any taskscover and cleaning to the growing of the farm require 7 days a of week to machinery. maintain the farm operations.

• Checking production against specification and sample to Weensure are offering a 4ofonproduct 4 off dayshift roster,Quality with a competitive quality is correct.

Control. rate for the candidate.

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• Reporting Sign offtoon thepre-production Field Operations samples.

Manager, you will be expected to ensure: • farm equipment and vehicles are leaver maintained The position could suit a school wanting to start and build the farm is clean andinorganised at all times a • career longer term the Industry.

• all livestock areposition taken care of are applying for is a shift based Please note: the you • all irrigators running and efficiently position whereare shifts cancorrectly be changed from time to time. The • Talley’s Group Ltd health andor safety policies being adhered at all times flexibility of working a day night shift are is necessary for to the • all chemicals are stored correctly, and safety data is up to date at all times successful candidate.

• all tasks required are completed in a timely fashion and to a high standard.

New Zealand Residency is required to be considered for this position.

Full on-site training will be provided, with room for growth within our organisation. Experience in all general farming operations, full class 1 Please apply in writing with a copy of your current CV and 2 licence, operating farm machinery, vehicles, 12 span Zimmatic irrigator and references or by email to: able to handle livestock safely are essential for this position.

Email: tina@nzsock.co.nz Talley’s operate a drug free environment, so candidates will be required to Alternatively post to: undergo pre-employment drug screening.

Att: Tina Moore Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand need apply.

GENERAL MANAGER New Zealand Sock Company As this is a permanent full-time role, applicants with a work visa must be P able O Box 179, Ashburton to work for us longer than 6 months.

Leading Farm Hand

If this position sounds like something you are interested in, email a copy of your CV with a cover letter and current working visa to Ashburton.HR@talleys.co.nz

If this position sounds like something you are interested in, email a copy of your CV with a cover letter and current working visa to Ashburton.HR@talleys.co.nz

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Digger Operator – 8 ton

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

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GDC is a mid-sized diverse contracting company established in the Ashburton District for over 20 years. The type of work we do includes: URL Closing date Proof read by:_______________________________ With: _______________________________ • Date:_______________________________ Underground electrical conversions tested: checked: • Land development • A variety of Rural work • Demolition revisions: • General Contracting Based in Ashburton, CM Trailer Parts is a leading importer and 1 2 3 4 5 • Horizontal Directional Drilling (subsidiary company DDC) $0 $0 $25 $50 $75 wholesaler of light trailer components within New Zealand. We strive • UDS – Utility Detection Service, using ground penetrating radar

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An opportunity has arisen for an Intermediate Customer Service Person to join our team. size: format: full colour Your key responsibilities will be:

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This is a permanent, fulltime position; Monday to Friday.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency.

To apply in strict confidence now, email your cover letter and CV to: nicky@cm.net.nz Emails will be electronically acknowledged.

Greg Donaldson is the “hands on” Managing Director being supported by a PLEASE NOTE: management team of 7 and workforce ofthat approximately 30 staff. we have prepared this advertisement proofwebsite based on For further information on the company, please see our – our understanding of the instructions www.gdc.net.nz

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• Have a positive attitude, able to workposition well under pressure and meet deadlines. $437.40 of adverts booked with • Have a strong emphasis on Health & Cancellation Safety. media will incur a media cancellation $437.40 • Be able to relate well to staff and clients. fee of $50.

• Have good time management and communication skills. $1535.22 • Complete time sheets and other documentation in a timely manner.

$15.00 is required: your contact: The following experience • 8 ton excavators / trucks • WTR • Class 2-4 minimum heavy truck licence • Trenching • Services • General civil contracting work • Have some experience of Health & Safety Systems

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A pre-employment drug and alcohol test will be required.

All applicants must be NZ Citizens or prove that you are able to work in NZ Please send your cover letter and CV to: office@gdcgroup.nz Applications close Friday, November 23, 2018.

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

SITUATIONS VACANT

TRADES, SERVICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

LIVESTOCK, PETS

CANTERBURY REGIONAL COUNCIL (NGĀI TAHU REPRESENTATION) BILL 1.

Arable & Pastoral Agronomist / Field Representative

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• Established Rural Sector Business • Growth Opportunity • Scope to Develop

Reporting to the Manager this role will be responsible for advising, managing and servicing the requirements of an existing arable and pastoral client base but with the expectation that the successful candidate will grow sales in the Canterbury region.

Previous experience in the grain and seed sector and general agronomy practices would be preferable.

The candidate must have a strong sales/ customer service focus and the ability to work in a collaborative team.

We are looking for candidates who are interested in working within our company’s strong team environment and who are proactive in building their knowledge, focussed on achieving quality outcomes and who possess excellent communication skills while actively seeking sales opportunities for the company into all sectors including arable, pastoral and dairy.

Applications, including a current CV, close on November 15, 2018 with: The Manager Cates Grain & Seed Ltd P O Box 337, Ashburton 7740 Email – stuartb@cates.co.nz

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TRADES, SERVICES

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

Phone 027 220 9997.

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

MOTORING

The postal address of the promoter is: Canterbury Regional Council PO Box 345 CHRISTCHURCH 8140 Attn: Local Bill

MEETINGS, EVENTS Aorangi Golf Association

Geraldine Golf Club Wednesday, November 28 7pm

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

5. A copy of the Bill is publicly available on the Council’s website www.ecan.govt.nz.

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6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH.

Sweaty Bettys circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

8.30am - 1pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED.

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

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH.

Steady As You Go Exercise group. Meet at 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES.

73 Burnett St, Ashburton

It’s time to get in the garden...

9.30am- 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH OP SHOP.

Op Shop open, clothing donations welcome.

Ashburton Baptist Church. Cass Street.

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

10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL.

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

10am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB.

THURSDAY

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

9.30am and 10.45am (2 sessions) ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz for 0-5 year olds and caregivers.

Mixed ages, gold coin donation. 48 Allens Road. (excludes school holidays)

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

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

307 7900 Today’s construction is tomorrow’s legacy  Housing  Commercial  Farm  Renovations

Wholesale landscape supplies, direct to the public: • Bark • Screened soil • Oamaru stone • 100% Organic Compost • Rocks and boulders • Sand, Shingle and Stones • Concrete Delivery service available plus a FREE loan trailer.

environment. St David’s Church, Allenton.

ALLENTON - Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive

Come and join “fellow sheddies” for some fun and fellowship, make/fix something in our new workshops. 8 William Street.

NEW honey Asian, gorgeous 29 year old, busty, 42 DD, size 8, friendly service, good massage. Phone 021 185 6338.

GOLD PARTNER

Contact Des anytime for an obligation free quote on 03 308 9936 or 027 432 3258

Oct 31 & Nov 1, 2018

Association Doubles, Tasmanian Doubles and Doubles. Waireka Croquet Club, the domain, Philip Street.

8.30am - 1pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED.

NEW, Ava, Asian lady. Size 10, 36D, busty, good massage, excellent service.

In/out calls. Phone 021 046 4314.

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The Bill will be available for inspection from Wednesday 31 October 2018 to Friday 23 November 2018 (inclusive).

Daily Events WEDNESDAY

A NEW lady, pretty and sexy.

24 years, trained masseuse, quality services. Phone 022 026 3668.

ASHLEY - Attractive, busty, short and sweet for fun and SHELLY - Nice Chinese lady, action. No texting. Phone 021 whole body health oil 0275 9055. massage. Phone 022 6841 692.

ATTRACTIVE and busty.

Ready for your pleasure. available all day. Phone GARAGE SALES SPRING cleanout sale. Cindy 021 257 1972.

Rakaia Presbyterian Church CAROL, Asian lady.

Hall. Saturday, November 3 Professional prostate at 9.30am - 11.30am. Bric a massage. Size 6. Excellent brac, plants, clothing, jams full service. In/out calls. and marmalade, etc.

Phone 021 127 5031.

FOR SALE

The Bill may be inspected at: 4.1 the Council’s office at 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch; 4.2 the Council’s office at 96 West End, Kaikoura; 4.3 the Council’s office at 75 Church Street, Timaru.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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.

11th AGM

All applications or expressions of interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

The objects of the Bill are: 2.1 to ensure ongoing mana whenua representation on the Council

by empowering Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to appoint up to 2 members of the Council in addition to the elected members; 2.2 to ensure that, once appointed, those members have the same status as elected members for all purposes; and

Cates Grain & Seed is an industry leader that continues to expand through a strong commitment to long term investment strategies, working in partnership with its customers.

Based in Ashburton we are looking to recruit an Arable and Pastoral Agronomist / Field Representative to join our existing team.

This is notice of the intention of the Canterbury Regional Council (trading as Environment Canterbury) to promote a local Bill to achieve enactment of the above Bill.

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

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

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

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

Ashburton Baptist Church. Cass Street.

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

10am - 4pm TROTTS GARDEN. Internationally recognised, open daily,

10am - 3pm AGE CONCERN 206 CLUB.

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

10am - 4pm TROTTS GARDEN.

Internationally recognised, open daily, weekends by arrangement, entry fee applies. info@trotts.co.nz or phone 027-640-4094.

Racecourse Road.

10.30am AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. CENTRAL TOWN - Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street, Ashburton.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. weekends by arrangement, entry fee applies. info@trotts.co.nz or phone 027-640-4094.

Racecourse Road.

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

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

11am AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. TINWALD - Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. Holy Spirit Catholic Church rooms, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

1pm

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

strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street, Ashburton.

10.45am ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB.

6.30pm MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS.

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

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB.

Golf Croquet doubles. Philip Street.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB.

Association club days, new members welcome. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

Registration 6pm, starting time 6.30pm sharp. Fords Road.

7pm BOOTCAMP.

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

7pm - 9pm MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS.

1.30pm AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. CENTRAL- Gentle exercises for muscle

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

AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES.

Racecourse Road.

ALLENTON- Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. St Peters Anglican Church, Harrison Street, Allenton.

1.30pm ASHBURTON SENIORNET.

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

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

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

Q & A, SNAP, a site to record valuables.

Cloud based and only you can access. A session not to be missed. MSA lounge, Havelock Street.

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

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

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

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Patience is a flattering emotion.

It looks good on everyone, and it especially suits you today. Halloween alter ego: Your warrior spirit could shine through Jon Snow or Daenerys Targaryen.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): A loved one will lean on you, and you’ll likely be glad for the opportunity to be of service. Halloween alter ego: A character from the cartoon “Bob’s Burgers” speaks to the bovine in you.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Today’s main feature will arrive with a humble presence and grow in importance. Halloween alter ego: A couple’s costume is ideal for the twins such as the two sides of an Oreo or a pair of sneakers.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): No one is expecting you to fix all the problems, only to make facing them a little less lonely. Halloween alter ego: A seaside classic is perfect for the crab. Consider mermaids or “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): When you believe something is going to be easy, you make it easy for yourself. So think a good thought, and then open the door. Halloween alter ego: Black Panther, Hello Kitty or any feline option.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Loved ones are the best at pushing your buttons because experience has taught them where said buttons are.

Halloween alter ego: an earthy nurturer like Mother Earth, Little Bo Peep or Farmer John.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Kindness and acceptance are not only virtues; they are your most useful habits. Halloween alter ego: A political character like lawyer Saul Goodman or a famous judge would be ideal.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Expect big things from those in your inner circle. Halloween alter ego: A character from a Halloween movie such as the classic monster Michael Myers or Mavis from “Hotel Transylvania.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’ll notice a change in your reasons for doing a job. Halloween alter ego: You will be most satisfyingly complete with a group costume such going out as the cast of “Stranger Things.”

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You will upgrade yourself in small but meaningful increments. You identify with the intelligent forces of the universe so your Halloween alter ego is aligned with Einstein or Edna from “The Incredibles.”

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): There is magic in your voice, so speak up. You’re likely to influence a decision or make a difference. Halloween alter ego: a game character such as Brite Bomber or Dark Voyager from “Fortnite.”

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): If you step back and throw up your hands, you’ll be amazed at how things sort themselves out. Halloween alter ego: A peaceful mood prevails, costume options are a gentle unicorn or Bob Ross painting.

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Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

STRINGER, Alan John – On October 29, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital. Loving partner and best friend of Maureen for 25 years. Loved Dad of Alan, Barbara, John, Gillian, Valerie, Lynne, Sandra and their partners.

Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Stringer family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Thanks to all who cared for Alan.

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day.

Funeral details to follow.

STECHMAN, Ann Clare – Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, on October 30, 2018 aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter. Very much loved mother and mother-in-law of Elliot and Krittika, and beloved Nana of Mihi. Loved sister and sister-in-law of and Raeleen Jeffrey (Dunedin), Trevor and Megan (Australia), Lois and the late Russell (Weston), and sisterin-law of Peter and the late Heather Gillespie. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society of Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

Messages to the Stechman family, c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742. A service to celebrate Ann’s life is to be held at St David’s Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Ashburton on FRIDAY, November 2, 2018 at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation.

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Blenheim

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Christchurch

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Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 130.5 no data

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Rangitata Klondyke at 2:00 pm, yesterday

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Waitaki Kurow at 2:09 pm, yesterday Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

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South of Banks Peninsula, mainly fine apart from afternoon showers about the foothills. Further north, rain at times clearing afternoon and becoming fine. SW, strong at first then gradually easing.

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6am Breakfast The Breakfast team presents news, interviews, weather, and information.

9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show Ellen is joined by Sean “Diddy” Combs and W.A.F.F.L.E. 0 10am Tipping Point Quiz show in which players take on a machine, hoping to win its jackpot.

11am The Chase 0 Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1pm Coronation Street CatchUp 0 2pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 3pm Tipping Point 4pm Te Karere 2 4:30 Funny You Should Ask 4:55 The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

6am Impact For Life 6:30 Maia The Brave 0 6:40 Darwin And Newts 0 6:50 Peppa Pig 0 7am Monchhichi Tribe 0 7:25 Mysticons 0 7:50 Pokemon Sun And Moon – Ultra Adventures 0 8:15 Muppet Babies 0 8:35 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Australian Survivor PGR 3 0 Noon Jeremy Kyle 1pm Judge Rinder 2pm The New Adventures Of Old Christine 3 0 2:30 Home And Away 3 0 3pm Shortland Street PGR 3 0 3:30 Peppa Pig 0 3:35 Girl Meets World 0 4pm Fanimals 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Britain’s Best Home Cook The best nine home cooks compete over their finest fish dish, and improvise with squash or rice before the weakest face a tricky dessert elimination round. 0 8:45 800 Words PGR 0 9:45 Coronation Street 0 10:45 1 News Tonight 0

7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 Young Sheldon 0 8pm The Big Bang Theory 0 8:30 Will And Grace 0 9pm Kevin Can Wait 0 9:30 Talkin’ Bout Your Generation 0 10:30 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0

11:15 Queen Sugar AO 0 12:05 F The Catch AO 12:55 Te Karere 3 2 1:15 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

11pm 2 Broke Girls PGR 0 11:25 F iZombie AO 0 12:15 Private Practice 3 0 1:05 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:30 Infomercials 2:30 Desperate Housewives AO 3 0 3:20 Jeremy Kyle 3 4:10 Judge Rinder 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

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6am The AM Show News, interviews, and humour to start the day.

9am The Café A lifestyle and entertainment show.

10am Infomercials 11:30 DailyMailTV PGR News stories from around the globe.

Noon Dr Phil PGR 12:55 Australian Ninja Warrior PGR 3 0 2:35 Wipeout 3 0 3:30 DailyMailTV PGR 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm 4:30 Entertainment Tonight 5pm The Block Australia Radio presenter Jess broadcasts live from The Block Shop, and interviews Courtney Hans about the pool saga; Bianca and Dan play a prank on Carla.

6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Project 7:30 Grand Designs New Zealand PGR 0 8:30 Gogglebox NZ AO 9:30 Hawaii Five-O AO 0 10:30 NewsHub Late

6am World Of Quest 3 6:25 Kung Fu Dino Posse 3 6:50 The Powerpuff Girls 3 7:15 The Fairly Odd Parents 3 7:40 Ben 10 3 8:05 The Loud House 3 8:30 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky And Dawn 3 8:55 Tiki Tour 3 0 9:20 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:50 The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 3 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Escape To The Country 3 12:40 Agatha Raisin PGR 3 0 1:35 Mad About You PGR 3 2:05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3:30 Jeopardy 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 5pm Frasier 3 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm Storage Wars 3 6:30 Pawn Stars 3 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Harry And Meghan – Inside The Royal Wedding PGR 0 8:30 Freddie Mercury – The Great Pretender AO 3 0 10:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR

11pm SVU AO 3 Johnny D’s sex-trafficking trial puts a detective’s life in danger, and threatens to derail Olivia’s adoption of baby Noah. 0 11:55 Infomercials

11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

Midnight Closedown

MOVIES PREMIERE 6:05 Logan Lucky ML 2017 Crime. Channing Tatum, Adam Driver. 8:05 Nothing But Trailers MVLSC 8:35 The Neighbour MVLSC 2017 Thriller. William Fichtner, Jessica McNamee. 10:10 A Few Less Men 16LS 2016 Britain’s Best Home Cook Grand Designs New Comedy. Dacre Montgomery, Zealand, 7:30pm on Three 7:30pm on TVNZ 1 Xavier Samuel.

11:40 Brad’s Status MLC BRAVO SKY 5 2017 Comedy. Ben Stiller, 10am I Found The 6am Jeopardy! PG Mike White. 1:20 Logan 6:25 Wheel Of Fortune Gown 3 10:28 The Lucky ML 2017 Crime.

PG 6:50 The Simpsons Channing Tatum, Adam Driver.

Dish 3 10:30 Undercover PG 7:15 The Amazing 3:15 The Neighbour MVLSC Boss 3 11:30 Snapped Race PG 8:05 Pawn 2017 Thriller. William Fichtner, PGR 3 12:28 The Dish 3 Stars PG 8:30 Arrow MVS Jessica McNamee. 4:50 The 12:30 The Real Housewives 9:20 Hardcore Pawn PG Circle ML 2017 Drama.

9:45 NCIS MV 10:40 CSI – Of Potomac 1:30 How Emma Watson, Tom Hanks.

Miami MV 11:35 Jeopardy!

6:40 Almost Christmas MVC To Look Good Naked – PG 12:05 Criminal Minds 16VS 2016 Comedy. Gabrielle Union, Canada 2:28 The Dish 3 1pm SmackDown Live MVC Danny Glover.

2:30 Little Women – LA 3 3:10 The Amazing Race PG 8:30 King Arthur – Legend 3:30 Hoarders 3 4:30 The 4pm The Simpsons PG Of The Sword MVL 2017 4:30 Jeopardy! PG Profit Action Adventure. Robbed 5pm Wheel Of Fortune PG of his birthright, Arthur comes 5:30 Million Dollar Listing 5:30 Hardcore Pawn PG up the hard way in the back NY 3 6pm Arrow MVS alleys of the city but, when he 6:30 Undercover Boss 7pm Pawn Stars PG pulls the sword from the stone, 7:30 Say Yes To The Dress 7:30 NCIS MV he must acknowledge his 8:30 The Loggers PG Atlanta true legacy. Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law. Kelly’s pageant coach is ruffling 9pm The Crayfishers PG 9:30 Nightwatch M 10:40 Darkest Hour PGL everyone’s feathers, and risks 10:30 Arrow MVS 2017 Drama. Gary Oldman, being shut out of the special 11:25 CSI – Miami MV Kristin Scott Thomas. day.

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10:28 The Dish 3 Loggers PG 3:30 CSI – Miami Emma Watson, Tom Hanks.

10:30 Snapped PGR MV 4:20 Hardcore Pawn 4:10 Almost Christmas MVC 11:30 My Crazy Ex AO 3 PG 4:45 NCIS MV 5:35 The 2016 Comedy. Gabrielle Union, Danny Glover.

12:20 Infomercials 3 Simpsons PG

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Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie.

Noon Friday The 13th 16VLS 2009 Horror. Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker.

1:40 Rock The Kasbah MVLSC 2015 Comedy. Bill Murray, Kate Hudson. 3:25 Argo MVL 2012 Thriller. Ben Affleck.

5:25 Once Fallen 16VL 2010 Crime. Brian Presley, Ed Harris.

7pm Blades Of Glory MS 2007 Comedy. Two rival Olympic ice skaters are permanently banned from competition, but they find a loophole and must learn to compete as a pairs team. Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler.

8:30 Zero Dark Thirty MVL 2012 Drama History. Story of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy Seals Team Six in May, 2011.

Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Chris Pratt.

11:10 Black Swan 16VSC 2010 Thriller. Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis.

THURSDAY 12:55 Bruce Almighty ML 2003 Comedy.

Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Aniston. 2:35 Blades Of Glory MS 2007 Comedy.

Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler.

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7pm KaweKorero 7:30 F He Kakano Jade catches up with Jordan Vaha’akolo to help revitalise a maara kai at St Albans School in Otautahi.

8pm Piri’s Tiki Tour 3 8:30 Marae DIY 3 9:30 #whiuatepatai AO 10pm Waka Huia 3 10:30 Nga Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua 3

6am The French Collection 7am Live Here, Buy This 7:30 Kitten Rescuers 8:30 Food Safari – Water 9am Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes 9:30 George Clarke’s Old House New Home 10:30 My Dream Home 11:30 Money For Nothing 12:30 Building The Dream 1:30 Empire Of The Tsars 2:30 The Great InteriorDesign Challenge 3:30 Bondi Vet 4:30 Paul Hollywood’s Pies And Puds Paul Hollywood creates his favourite pies and puddings with a cheese from Botton in Yorkshire, lavender from Kent, and a large amount of chocolate from chocolatier Paul Young.

5:30 Flipping Bangers 6:30 American Pickers 7:30 Supercar Megabuild 8:30 Life Below Zero – Through The Darkness PGR Series that goes into to Alaska in winter to meet residents as they must stay one step ahead of storms and maneating beasts to survive the season.

9:30 Fishy Business 10:30 Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week AO

11pm Te Kaea 3 Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 11:30 KaweKorero 3 News reporters dissect and discuss the day’s news and events.

Midnight Closedown

11:30 Paul Hollywood’s Pies And Puds 12:30 Tiny House Hunting 1am Flipping Bangers 2am Bondi Vet 3am Empire Of The Tsars 4am Supercar Megabuild 5am Fishy Business

6:30 Takaro Tribe 3 6:40 Nga Papara Kapi 3 7:10 Kia Mau 3 7:20 Potae Pai 3 7:30 Pipi Ma 3 7:40 Pukana 2 7:50 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 8am Te Kaea 3 2 8:30 KaweKorero 3 9am Whanau Living 3 9:30 Cam’s Kai 3 10am Whanau Kai 10:30 Sidewalk Karaoke PGR 3 11am The New Zealand Wars 3 Noon Matau PGR 3 12:30 F The Laughing Samoans – Fink About It PGR 3 1pm The Puna 3 1:30 Te Mana Kuratahi – Primary Schools’ Kapa Haka 3 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Takaro Tribe 3 3:10 Nga Papara Kapi 3 3:40 Kia Mau 3 3:50 Potae Pai 3 4pm Pipi Ma 3 4:10 Pukana 3 2 4:20 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 4:30 Sign High 3 5pm Marae PGR 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua 6:30 Te Kaea 3 2

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6:35 Gold Rush PG The Night Shift. 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG 9:10 Alaska – The Last Frontier M Bracing for Change. 10am Strange Evidence PG Gateway to Hell. 10:50 MythBusters PG Dropping a Bomb. 11:40 Web Of Lies M 12:30 Blood Relatives M Fresh Heir.

1:20 American Monster M Remote Control. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 How Do They Do It? PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG 4:45 Hard To Kill PG Bush Pilot.

5:40 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG 6:35 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 Deadliest Catch PG Worst Ever Special.

8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Hard To Kill PG Avalanche Rescue.

10:15 Railroad Australia PG 11:05 Naked And Afraid M Rumble in the Jungle.

11:55 American Monster M THURSDAY Remote Control.

12:30 UFC Connected THURSDAY 12:45 Blood 1am Bowls – Bowls3five (HLS) Relatives M 1:35 How Do 2am Bowls – Bowls3five (HLS) They Do It? PG 2am How Do 3am Netball – Fast5 World They Do It? PG 2:25 Alaska Series (HLS) Day Two. – The Last Frontier M 4:30 Fox Sports News 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 5am Basketball – NBL (HLS) 4:05 Treehouse Masters NZ Breakers v Adelaide 36ers.

PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:30 Football – A-League 5:20 How Do They Do It? PG (HLS) Brisbane Roar FC v Wellington Phoenix.

5:45 MythBusters PG

6am Cycling – Tour Of Hainan (RPL) Stage Eight.

From Hainan Province, China.

8am Fox Sports News The latest sports news and previews of sporting action still to come.

8:30 The Crowd Goes Wild The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

9am Rugby League – International (HLS) England v Kiwis – First Test.

From Kingston upon-Hull.

9:30 Bowls – Bowls3five (RPL) 12:30 A-League Hour 1:30 Football Shootout 2:30 Sky Sports News 3pm Basketball – NBL (HLS) NZ Breakers v Adelaide 36ers.

3:30 UFC Now 4:30 UFC Connected 5pm The Back Page 6pm Bowls3five (HLS) 7pm L Bowls3five 10pm Motorsport – Formula 1 (HLS) Mexican Grand Prix.

From the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Circuit in Mexico City.

10:30 Motorsport – Nascar Cup Series (HLS) First Data 500.

11:30 UFC Now

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Eyes on the prize Sending a bowl down the green at the Hampstead Bowling Club on Sunday was Allenton’s Barry Molloy. Molloy was among those taking part in the Hinds Bowling Club’s Gill Trophy open fours tournament, which was won by the Allenton Bowling Club team skipped by Peter Whinham. Although it was a Hinds tournament, it was run at the Hampstead club as the Hinds greens are currently undergoing a renovation and will not be able to be played on again for a few weeks yet.

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Warriors snap up young Panthers halfback The Warriors have signed a highly rated young halfback from Penrith.

Adam Keighran will join the club for pre-season training next month, after inking a two year deal with the Auckland club.

His arrival could be interpreted as a replacement for Mason Lino, who joined the Knights last month after seven years at Mt Smart.

However, the 21-year-old Keighran is versatile. He played most of his junior football in the

halves, but spent almost all of last season at centre.

He was also named in the 2018 Intrust Super Premiership NSW team of the year in the centres.

The left-footed Keighran is also a handy goal kicker. He came up

through the grades with the Bulldogs before moving to Penrith.

It’s understood the Warriors have been tracking his progress for some time.

He’s yet to play first grade, and wouldn’t be expected to see much

NRL action next season, unless there is a series of injuries.

Aside from Shaun Johnson and Blake Green, Peta Hiku and Chanel Harris-Tevita would be seen as the back-up options in the halves.

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