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Moving people and moving hearts – Ashburton Hospital orderlies Phil Caine (left) and Graham Muir.

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Of all the jobs Ashburton Hospital orderlies do in any given day, moving sick people around is the one they remember most.

And that will certainly be the case this Christmas at the hospital, where staff are rostered on just as they are at any other time of the year.

Orderly Phil Caine, who has been at the hospital for 13 years, will be working Christmas Day from 7am to 3pm. This

will not mean missing out on Christmas dinner, as he and fellow staff will be provided with the same meal as patients and have a choice of turkey or ham.

Fellow orderly Graham Muir, who has been at the hospital about nine years and has worked many a Christmas Day in the past, is not rostered on this time so gets to have dinner with his family.

Not that he nor his family would mind him being at work on the day, as they realise how important the orderly role is to the functioning of the hospital.

Both Muir and Caine are among a team of orderlies at the hospital who have recently upskilled by completing the New Zealand Certificate Health and Wellbeing Orderly Services Level 3, as a Canterbury District Health Board requirement for standardising staff training across facilities.

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■ CHILD POVERTY PREVENTION BILL

Warning bill not a quick fix

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

Local services are heralding confirmation of the Child Poverty Prevention Bill passing its third reading, but are warning it will not be a quick fix and not something the government can do alone.

The bill will oblige this government, and all future governments, to set targets to reduce levels of poverty and material hardship amongst New Zealand children.

“These are good measures, but we can’t just rely on the government to solve everything for the hundreds of families still struggling in Ashburton. It’s going to take a whole community coming together and supporting families to long-term change,” Ashburton Salvation Army major Mike Allwright said.

“We try and do that through our services here and working with other agencies, helping families out of their immediate situations and for the long-term with food, practical assistance, job training and the like, but we’re all going to need to ask what we can do.”

Under the new legislation governments will report on and set targets to reduce poverty and hardship using a range of specified measures.

Each government will also develop a comprehensive strategy to promote the overall wellbeing of children and young people,

including their education, health and personal safety.

The coalition government’s 10 year targets will more than halve the child poverty in New Zealand and reduce the percentage of children in poverty to levels not seen in decades.

The Salvation Army made submissions to the bill, describing themselves as an enthusiastic supporter of the bill, and urging all members of the select committee and members of parliament to support the bill in principle.

“We believe that the measures used in the final Act and the policies required to address child poverty need to be more diverse than those offered to date,” they said in the submission.

The army is keen to work with government on developing a broader set of measures and policies to address this critically important challenge.”

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is calling the passing an historic day for New Zealand children.

“A country with the relative abundance of New Zealand can and should be the best place in the world to be a child,” she said.

“This bill has been a priority for the government since day one.

I’m incredibly proud that almost all parties in Parliament have supported it today.

“That ensures that the progress our government makes for children will be sustained, and improved on in the future.”

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Stay safe this festive season say St John People around Mid Canterbury might be winding down for the year ready to enjoy the festive holiday period but St John’s frontline staff are preparing for one of their busiest times of the years.

Domestic incidents and heart attacks increase in what can be a stressful lead-up to Christmas for some families.

St John is also appealing to

people to look after themselves throughout the holidays, as they enjoy the celebrations and festive season, but to look after others too.

Sarah Manley, director of Community Health Services, says many people feel isolated at Christmas and it’s important to care for those in the community and look out for neighbours who live alone.

“Christmas can be a very difficult and sad time for many, emphasising their isolation and loss of loved ones,” she said.

“Connect with older people around you, especially those who may be unwell, as this time can increase physical and mental health problems.”

St John have also prepared a list of tips on how to keep safe this festive season.

ST JOHN TIPS TO KEEP SAFE ■ Remember to get your prescription medicine supplies from your GP before going on holiday, as pre-existing medical conditions can quickly become emergencies if medicine isn’t available.

■ Drink sensibly, drink equal amounts of water, have a sober driver, and know your limits.

■ Be safe on the roads, watch your speed, be courteous to other drivers, and drive responsibly.

■ Keep children away from the barbecue.

■ The best way to avoid sunburn is to keep covered, but if you do find yourself with a serious sunburn, keep the skin well-moisturised and if the person is feeling very unwell, or large blisters appear, see a doctor.

■ Keep batteries and small parts from Christmas gifts away from children to avoid swallowing, as batteries can become lodged in the oesophagus with dangerous results.

■ Keep safe around water, please wear life jackets when boating and supervise children at the beach or swimming pool.

■ Know your location, to help us get to you as quickly as possible if/when you need us.

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■ ASHBURTON TRUST LION FOUNDATION

Trust hands Christmas gift to several community groups Sixteen organisations in the Ashburton District have shared a $347,371 funding pool in the latest round of grants from the Ashburton Trust Lion Foundation.

The funds come from gaming machines operated in Ashburton Trust premises and have been given for a mix of both operational costs, events and long-term infrastructure.

Since April, the trust has given more than $1 million to a range of local organisations.

Two of the Ashburton District’s golf clubs, Ashburton and Tinwald, have between them snared $72,000 in grants. Ashburton will use its $30,000 for a clubhouse upgrade while Tinwald will use the $42,000 it was granted towards its course superintendent’s salary.

The other big winner was the Mt Somers community pool committee, with $42,000 granted towards a pool cover and concrete repairs.

And that money has put the pool in a good position heading into the summer, said committee member Deb Stanaway.

With concrete around the pool edge now badly chipped and creating a toestub hazard, the committee went looking for advice on the best possible fix.

Given that ground in the Mt Somers area is prone to earthquake movement they looked for other options to re-concreting the area and found

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It was a unique solution, but one that would work perfectly in an area with ground movement, Stanaway said.

The committee now also has funds for a solar pool cover that will lengthen the swim season.

Last year the pool was painted and given a cosmetic facelift and the new turf would complete the upgrade, she said.

The pool is ready for the summer and will run on a key system for either season, weekly or casual use.

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Ashburton Golf Club Inc $30,000 – club house upgrade Ashburton Multi Cultural Trust $13,600 – event coordinator salary Ashburton Netherby School $16,000 – classroom furniture Ashburton Parents Centre Inc $14,529 – wages and property expenses Ashburton Performing Arts Theatre Trust $20,000 – sound equipment Ashburton Senior Citizens Inc $30,000 – rent and salary Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade $6000 – stage decks, lighting and sound equipment Birthright Canterbury Trust $23,000 – rent, parking, salary Caninspire Charitable Trust $7000 – national coordinator salary Hampstead Rugby & Allsports Club Inc $8980 – seating, equipment, entry fees Mid Canterbury Netball Inc $55,000 – insurance, stadium hire, fees, wages Mid Canterbury Newcomers Network Inc $8000 – Newcomers Network co-ordinator Mid South Island Women’s Refuge & Family Safety Services $26,000 – case worker salary Mt Somers Community Pool $42,000 – pool cover, concrete repairs Tinwald Golf Club $45,000 – course superintendent salary Zonta Club of Ashburton $2262 – International Women’s Day Breakfast costs

■ ASHBURTON HOSPITAL

Moving people – and hearts From P1 They said the qualification had imparted a more professional way of looking at their job.

It may well be a job with a basic description – moving people, meals and equipment efficiently around the facility, however, it was also a job which touched the lives of patients on a daily basis.

“People will stop me in the supermarket and say – ‘I remember you, you pushed me along the hospital corridors when I had a broken leg’. You just see so many people you would not think they remember you, but they do. You can meet people in the most grave circumstances what I like the most is seeing

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Being an orderly brought them into contact with a huge range of professionals as they dealt with police, undertakers, nurses and doctors.

And the jobs on any given day could be variable to the extreme, as Muir found out recently when a patient came in for an appointment and brought her dog.

“Of course we are not allowed dogs here, so for about two hours I had to look after it in the hospital grounds, I think it marked every tree and bush it saw.”

Despite being a cat person, Muir said he had enjoyed the time with the curious canine.

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ECan erect fences to protect birds Environment Canterbury river engineering team members Gary Kitchen (left) and Mark O’Brien have been erecting fencing to stop vehicle access to the Ashburton River.

ECan is protecting an estimated 30 pairs of endangered dotterel and terns nesting in the vicinity of Lake Hood, where access has traditionally been gained through the paintball park.

Spokesperson Donna Field said the fencing will only be up until mid-January as the birds make their final attempt this season to raise chicks after being flooded out continuously in heavy rain this summer.

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In brief Vehicle accident Mt Somers and Methven firefighters had a busy afternoon on Wednesday, responded to a motor vehicle accident. At about 3.44pm they responded to a vehicle that had rolled on Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road. When they arrived as the scene, the passenger was out of the vehicle and dazed, and an ambulance responded. The firefighters were not called upon to perform any extractions and just liased with police and St John, a spokesperson said.

Farm accident A 21-year-old male died after becoming stuck in a baler on a farm in the Waitaki District.

WorkSafe NZ said it had been notified of a fatality at Five Forks, near Oamaru, where a worker has died after becoming stuck in a baler. WorkSafe has opened an investigation into the incident. A spokesperson said this was the fifth on-farm fatality this month and the 17th for the year. – NZME

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Crown won’t appeal The Crown will not appeal a sentence of home detention imposed on a teenager who killed young Air Force cadet Nathan Kraatskow in a hit-and-run. Rouxle Le Roux, 19, had been drinking wine and smoking cannabis before she got behind the wheel of a Mercedes and hit and killed Nathan as he was cycling home. Last Friday, Le Roux was sentenced by Judge Nicola Mathers to 11 months’ home detention, alongside 250 hours of community work and disqualified from driving for twoand-a-half years.

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PM ‘very disappointed’ in Haumaha report findings

By Jared Savage Deputy Police Commissioner Wally Haumaha will now face an internal employment probe after an independent investigation found his workplace behaviour towards three women was unprofessional and inappropriate.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took urgent legal advice from the Solicitor-General Una Jagose after reading the 39-page report released by the Independent Police Conduct Authority.

The PM was “very disappointed” in the findings but said the “clearly inappropriate behaviour” did not meet the threshold for Haumaha to be dismissed.

She stressed the constitutional independence of the police and her decision had to be seen to not be politically motivated.

While the threshold to remove Haumaha was not met – largely on the grounds Haumaha’s behaviour did not meet the workplace definition of bullying – the PM said Police Commissioner Mike Bush had been told of her “very clear expectations”.

“I’m very disappointed at the findings of the IPCA report which shows Mr Haumaha has in some cases acted inappropriately and

Wally Haumaha (left) and Jacinda Ardern. unprofessionally.

“There is a clear expectation on police that they act professionally. I have relayed my views to the Minister of Police and ask that he pass on to the [Police] Commissioner my expectation that he deal with those matters as employment matters.”

In a statement, Bush said the IPCA concluded Haumaha’s behaviour did not constitute bullying – in terms of the legal definition – but the report raised issues he was taking seriously.

“These are matters that I will deal with as Commissioner of Police. I expect high standards

from all my staff, but especially members of my executive.”

Haumaha has been given staunch support by a group of influential Maori leaders.

The Maori Focus Forum – a body of senior Maori elders including Sir Toby Curtis, Dame Naida Glavish and Sir Mark Solomon – issued a press release which entirely rejected the critical IPCA report.

“The forum members sought to speak to the [IPCA] but were denied the opportunity to present evidence.

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ceive relevant evidence from people with first-hand knowledge of DC Haumaha’s work practices and, even worse, refused to receive the cultural perspective the forum wished to offer.”

The PM refused to express confidence in Haumaha, whom she appointed to the statutory role in May on the recommendation of Police Minister Stuart Nash.

A Government Inquiry – launched after the Herald reported concerns raised by Louise Nicholas – cleared the process which led to his appointment.

Mary Scholtens, QC, found there was no formal complaint of bullying for Bush to consider as part of the State Services Commission panel which recommended Haumaha as one of two candidates for the job.

Even if there had been a formal complaint, Scholtens found the likely consequence would be any concerns would have formed part of Bush’s assessment of Haumaha’s leadership style.

And Bush already knew Haumaha could “forceful” and “demanding”, said Scholtens, because of a blunt appraisal of his strengths and weaknesses for a previous promotion.

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Mother denied bail for sexual exploitation

By Sam Hurley A young mum solo mum who was jailed for sexually exploiting a 14-year-old girl has been denied bail pending a challenge to the Court of Appeal.

Monika Rachael Kelly, 21, was sentenced earlier this month in the High Court at Auckland by Justice Mathew Downs to twoand-a-half years’ imprisonment.

Her lawyer, Ron Mansfield, said afterwards he was “disappoint-

ed” with the outcome and would appeal his client’s sentence in a bid for home detention.

He also sought bail for Kelly pending the appeal, which will be heard in February.

However, yesterday, Justice Murray Gilbert denied the application – meaning Kelly will remain in custody.

Mansfield argues a sentence of home detention should have been imposed because his client, who was 19 at the time of the of-

fending and had sole care of her 1-year-old son, was motivated by dire financial circumstances.

Kelly, who pleaded guilty to dealing in people under 18 for sexual exploitation, had been operating an illegitimate prostitution service using the 14-yearold girl for cash.

The teen had run away from home and her life at the time was described at sentencing as “messy” by Justice Downs.

After meeting via a mutual

friend she lived with Kelly for six weeks, but was taken out of Kelly’s care for a period due to concerns by Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children, the court heard.

Crown prosecutor Ben Finn sought imprisonment at sentencing, but accepted there was no coercion. Kelly also shared the proceeds from the offending, about $1000, with the teen for living expenses.

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Allenton 117 Racecourse Road

Allenton 21 Churchill Avenue

Westside bargain

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A warm home that has been carefully looked after.

There are three bedrooms and a good sized living area with a conservatory and deck for entertaining.

A three car garage and room for off street parking.

For Sale offers invited over $368,000 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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This home is located in a top Allenton location.

Situated on a very private 1,146m2 back section. The home has four bedrooms plus a huge conservatory built for all day sun. There is also an office or formal dining room. Bathrooms are upstairs and down

For Sale offers invited over $621,000 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Ashburton 8 Charles Street

Allenton 26 Charles Street

Stylish modernised home

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After a top to toe renovation step inside and admire this modernised two generous bedroom home. A beautiful kitchen, tiled bathroom, separate laundry with plenty of storage, a cosy lounge with a log burner and an office attached to double garage.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Eliza Waszczak 021 039 1770 eliza.waszczak@bayleys.co.nz

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Upmarket and classy

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The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $550,000.

This immaculate four bedroom home on a 930m2 landscaped section has a new kitchen, new floor coverings and quality window finishings. Two large living areas, log burner and HRV system.

Asking Price $550,000 View by appointment Jenny Gray 027 452 2888 jenny.gray@bayleys.co.nz

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Allenton 33 Andrew Street

Allenton 22 Cross Street

Ideal family home - Allenton

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Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $375,000.

Attractive four bedroom home situated on a fully fenced section. Schools and shopping center at your doorstep. The two living areas open onto a sunny patio. Good sized garden for children and pets.

Asking Price $375,000 View by appointment Jenny Gray 027 452 2888 jenny.gray@bayleys.co.nz

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Wow look at me now!

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This well built brick, freshly painted 3 bedroom home has been renovated to a high standard. A stunning kitchen, bathroom and laundry. Double garage with generous off road parking on an easy care section.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 7 Feb 2019 201 West St, Ashburton View by appointment Eliza Waszczak 021 039 1770

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Allenton 1 Bullock Street

Netherby 41 Brucefield Avenue

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Very nicely presented three bedroom home with sunny aspect, located on a corner section in Allenton. Open plan and updated kitchen/dining and a separate lounge, modern updated bathroom.

Log fire and well-insulated.

Asking Price $340,000 View by appointment John Lamb 022 171 8321 john.lamb@bayleys.co.nz

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My first home

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A fantastic start to home ownership. This home offers a large living room which is heated by a heat pump. Three bedrooms and mains pressure water cylinder. Grounds are tidy and security fenced for your children and pets safety. Schools close by.

Asking Price $310,000 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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Netherby 18 Mitchell Place

Ashburton Central 24 Peter Street 4

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this spacious family home. With four bedrooms plus optional extra games room there is room for everyone.

Spacious family living with a compliant log burner to heat throughout.

For Sale offers invited over $419,000 View by appointment John Lamb 022 171 8321 john.lamb@bayleys.co.nz

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An extraordinary Victorian home, complete with your own turret. Built in an era when craftsmanship, space and style were expected, this grand villa exudes all the beauty and charm of its time. Picture perfect.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 1pm, Wed 23 Jan 2019 201 West St, Ashburton View by appointment Eliza Waszczak 021 039 1770

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Tinwald 68 Grahams Road 4

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Often admired, now for sale This is a beautiful family home set amongst attractive manicured lawns and easy care gardens on a 8,358m2 title, close to all amenities. Built in 2007 by Des Millar Construction Ltd, this modern brick 304m2 four bedroom home has all modern conveniences. The light and spacious open plan kitchen, dining, living area with separate lounge provide stunning views to the mountains.

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Geraldine 1259 Earl Road 4

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Stunning South Canterbury dairy unit For sale; Price by negotiation. A well presented dairy unit located approximately 10 minutes' drive from Geraldine. This farm is 221.32 hectares more or less with a productive platform area of 205 hectares.

Milking 800 cows during peak season, this farm is on track to achieve its target of 330,000kgMS, equating to 412 kgMS per cow. The 10 year old 54 bail rotary shed is centrally located and comes equipped with in-shed feeding, automatic cup removers and auto drafting.

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138 Belt Road

$439,000 • • • • •

141a Kermode Street

52 Carters Terrace

Terrific Street frontage Three bedrooms Two bathrooms Open plan living Lawns patio and fencing complete

$385,000

• Three bedrooms • Huge family living areas • Flow to the gorgeous outdoor entertaining • Family bathroom plus separate wetfloor shower • Attached garaging, manicured section

9 Whiteoak Grove

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Brand spanking new Three bedrooms Open plan sunny living Fully fenced, lawns paths, patios all completed • Great Park views

12 Whiteoak Grove

$579,000 • • • • •

66 Kelvin Crescent

$620,000 • Four Bedrooms • Interconnecting kitchen and living flowing to the outdoors • Separate Lounge • Log Burner plus heatpump and heat transfer kit • Double attached garage with workshop

64 Kelvin Crescent

Four bedrooms Two sunny living spaces Superb flow to the outdoors Double attached garaging Near new all on 747sqm

$445,000

$420,000

$429,000 • • • •

Top Allenton Location Three bedrooms Ensuite and WIR Great indoor/outdoor flow with privacy • Sunny open plan living • TWO TO CHOOSE FROM

61 Ludlow Drive

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Top Allenton Location Three bedrooms Ensuite and WIR Great indoor/outdoor flow with privacy • Sunny open plan living • TWO TO CHOOSE FROM

$260,000 Enjoy an incredible Lake Hood lifestyle, with recreation, entertainment and everything you need on your doorstep in this thriving and welcoming community.

Take advantage of two sets of plans drawn for this section or design your own the choice is yours.

Call to discuss the various options today.

8 Jordan Avenue

Neg over $438,000 • • • • • •

17 Murneys Lane

Exception Presentation Renovated inside and out Four bedrooms Two Bathrooms Ensuite and WIR Lovely Jordan Ave location

$895,000 • Four bedroom lifestyle property • Interconnecting living flowing to the undercover outdoor patio • Kitchen with top of the line appliance and walk in pantry • Double attached garage/ mancave fully carpeted • Fully fenced swimming pool • Approx 3.24ha

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326 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 03 307 4222

6 Kelburn Place

$639,000

62a Wills Street – Back

$549,000 • • • • • • • •

When it comes to location this home will be hard to beat your living in the country but your in town.

4 bedrooms Walk-in wardrobe and en-suite off main bedroom, separate bathroom with shower, bath & vanity Open plan kitchen, dining and living separate good sized lounge, Double garage internal access, Walk-in pantry Lawns, paths, patios & fencing will be completed.

62 Wills Street – Front

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80a Harrison Street

$435,000

How close to everything 3 double bedrooms Open plan kitchen dining living Very sunny Double garage internal access En-suite off main bedroom Separate bathroom Path, lawns and fencing will be completed. Fully insulated and double glazed

80c Harrison Street

$422,000

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Great front townhouse 3 bedrooms Single garage internal access Paths lawns and fencing all included • Fully insulated and double glazed • Tops in location sell the car

85a Park Street

$329,000

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Privacy and location Brand new townhouse 3 bedrooms Open/plan kitchen dinning living Very sunny Single garage internal access 2 toilets Paths patios lawns and fences all included • Perfect location near the Allenton shopping centre

85b Park Street

$329,000

• 2 bedroom townhouse • Open/plan kitchen, dining and living • Single garage internal access • Paths lawns fencing will be completed • Double glassed and insulated

12 Westpark Close

$710,000 • Four Bedrooms, master with WIR & Ensuite • Upstairs games room, office or family retreat • Lovely family bathroom with separate powder room • Kitchen interacts easily with living and dining • Separate living area • Separate office space • Storage Galore • Huge 1158sqm section • Private and Secure

• 2 bedroom townhouse • Open/plan kitchen, dining and living • Single garage internal access • Paths lawns fencing will be completed • Double glassed and insulated

Mark, Debbie, Theresa & Brad wish all our clients and friends a cracker Christmas and a great new year.

How close to everything 3 double bedrooms Open plan kitchen dining living Very sunny Double garage internal access En-suite off main bedroom Separate bathroom Path, lawns and fencing will be completed. Fully insulated and double glazed

We will be about all over Christmas and someone one will be there to answer your calls. So enjoy your break and we will see you all in the new year.

In the new year we will be committed to putting you first.

And to help you on your next move we will be offering you our exclusively designed for you marketing package to help with your next move.

So call any of the team anytime on 307 4222 to get the advice you need. We are 100% there to help.

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World 14 Ashburton Guardian

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, December 21, 2018

■ MOROCCO

Murders ‘act of terror’ The slaying of two Scandinavian tourists in the mountains of Morocco is likely to have been an act of terror, Moroccan officials say.

The authorities’ investigation revealed that four men suspected in the killings follow an extremist ideology and have ties to a terrorist group.

One of the four suspects was arrested in the city of Marrakech, while the remaining three are still being sought by police.

“We are working to bring before justice three other suspects on the run,” said police spokesman Boubker Sabik.

The two tourists, Louisa Vesterager Jespersen, 24, of Denmark and 28-year-old Maren Ueland of Norway, were found by other hikers in the hard to reach mountains.

They were in an isolated area on the way to Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak and a popular hiking destination.

Investigations are also going on to authenticate a video tape shared on social media claiming to show the killing of one of the tourists, the general prosecutor said in a statement.

The video purportedly showed the killing, with a woman scream-

A security team is seen at the area where the bodies of two Scandinavian women tourists were found dead, in the High Atlas mountains in Morocco.

PHOTO AP ing while a man cuts her neck with what appears to be a kitchen knife.

A source said one of the victims was found dead inside her tent while another was found outside.

Ueland’s mother, Irene Ueland, said her daughter’s “first priority was security”.

“Both young women had taken

all the precautions they could, before heading off,” she said.

The University of South-Eastern Norway said the two students were on a month-long private trip to Morocco. They flew to Morocco last weekend.

The killing has shocked Morocco, a popular tourist destination where such attacks on foreigners

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are extremely rare.

Broadcaster 2M released photos and videos of forensic investigators and others working around the women’s brightly coloured tent on a rocky hillside.

The broadcaster said the tent held food and belongings for three people, including an ID card.

– DPA

Feel the Christmas joy and sing along to all your favourites at our two Buskers Nights.

Come along to Baring Square East tonight from 6pm and hear our home grown talent as they share their music with you.

Japan mulls withdrawal from whaling pact Japan is considering withdrawing from the International Whaling Commission, the Japanese news agency Kyodo has reported, citing unnamed sources.

A decision was expected by the end of the year, and Japan could leave the commission next year, according to the report.

A spokesman for the Fisheries Ministry said that nothing has been decided yet.

But the government in Tokyo is thought to have been mulling leaving the whaling commission for some time.

At its annual meeting in Brazil in September, the International Whaling Commission rejected a Japanese proposal to lift a 32-year-old whaling ban.

At the time, Japanese Fisheries Vice Minister Masaaki Taniai said Tokyo had no choice but to examine all possible options.

Greenpeace Australia Pacific condemned the news and urged Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to step in.

The IWC agreed to a moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986 to protect whale populations on the brink of extinction.

Japan nevertheless kills an estimated 450 whales annually.

– DPA

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Friday, December 21, 2018

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■ ECONOMY

Growth softer than expected New Zealand’s economy grew less than expected in the September quarter, delivering the lowest quarterly growth rate in five years.

Gross domestic product expanded 0.3 per cent in the September quarter, down from a 1 per cent rise in the prior quarter, and was up 2.6 per cent on the year, Statistics New Zealand said.

Economists had expected quarterly growth of 0.6 per cent and 2.8 per cent annual growth, according to the median in a Bloomberg poll.

The central bank was forecasting growth of 0.7 per cent.

The New Zealand dollar dropped to 67.70 US cents as at 10.50am from 68.04 cents immediately before the release.

The weaker-than-expected data will add to the view that the Reserve Bank is in no hurry to lift rates and could even put a rate cut back on the table.

Growth was mixed, with 11 of 16 industries recording higher production in the quarter.

Activity in service industries which account for about 66 per cent of GDP – grew 0.5 per cent on the quarter after lifting 1 per cent

in the June quarter. It was the slowest rate of growth in six years, Stats NZ said.

The main drivers of growth were rental, hiring and real estate services, which lifted 0.7 per cent, and business services, which rose 0.6 per cent.

Activity in the goods-producing industries, which is around 19 per cent of the GDP, fell 1 per cent, “dragging down overall growth this quarter,” said national accounts

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ANZ forecast official cash rate cut Economists at New Zealand’s largest bank are picking the official cash rate will be cut next year on the back a weakening global outlook and new bank capital rules.

“We are now forecasting a 25 basis point cut in the Official Cash Rate in November 2019, with a further 50 basis points of cuts to come over 2020, ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner said.

This represents a big shift in outlook for the ANZ economists which had previously forecast rates to stay on hold into 2020.

It also puts them increasingly at odds with other bank economists most of whom are forecasting the next rate move will be up – after staying on hold into 2020.

The Reserve Bank itself has kept its option open for the next rate move – but currently has forecasts

which imply the next move would be a hike in the third quarter of 2020.

Zollner cites several reasons for the fresh call.

“There are multiple drivers of this changed call but in short they come down to a weaker outlook for medium-term inflation, risks around global growth and liquidity, and the proposed capital changes for banks,” she said.

Sluggish GDP data for the third quarter was not a major influence.

“Our view of the New Zealand growth outlook has not materially changed,” she said.

The Reserve Bank’s proposed changes – requiring banks to hold more capital – would impact both the price and the availability of credit to the broader economy, Zollner said.

“It therefore implies a lower long-run neutral OCR, but also an even lower OCR over the transition period, while banks are building their buffers.”

There was unlikely to be a smooth path for interest rates between now and an eventual OCR cut, she said.

“Market pricing is likely to continue to wax and wane, and we would not be surprised to see the data cause some volatility in the interim, especially given the recent increase in business confidence and potential upside to fourth-quarter GDP.” The economy was still performing well, she said.

“But over time, we expect that it will become clear that the economy needs more of a leg up from monetary stimulus if inflation is to lift sustainably to target.” – NZME

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ter lifting 4.1 per cent in the prior quarter when large increases in hydro and wind generation drove high levels of renewable electricity generation.

Activity in the primary industries, which also includes forestry, logging and mining, rose 2.2 per cent on the quarter versus a fall of 0.1 per cent in the prior quarter.

The primary industries represent about 5 per cent of GDP. Mining grew 12.4 per cent after a

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senior manager Susan Hollows.

Construction was down 0.8 per cent as work after the Kaikoura quake continued to wind down.

Manufacturing activity shrank 0.8 per cent, weighed down by food, beverage and tobacco manufacturing, which contracted 2.7 per cent. Transport equipment, machinery and equipment manufacturing fell 3.9 per cent.

Electricity, gas, water and waste services shrank 2.3 per cent af-

17 per cent contraction in the prior period.

Oil, gas and coal production all increased. Agriculture activity was down 0.4 per cent after growth of 4.1 per cent in the June quarter.

Forestry and logging activity lifted 7 per cent, adding to a 6.4 per cent expansion in the June quarter.

On a per capita basis, GDP was unchanged from June when it grew 0.5 per cent. For the year ended September, GDP per capita grew 1 per cent.

According to the statistics agency, per capita real gross national disposable income was up 0.5 per cent following a lift of 0.4 per cent in June. It was slightly higher than the population growth of 0.4 per cent in the September quarter. Annually per capita real gross national disposable income was up 1.3 per cent. Population growth, however, was up 2 per cent on the year.

On an expenditure measure, GDP expanded 0.5 per cent in the September quarter and 2.7 per cent on the year.

The size of New Zealand’s economy in current prices was $291 billion, Stats NZ said.

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Smiths City shares rise on sales growth Smiths City shares rose 5.8 per cent after the retailer’s first-half earnings were buoyed by increased sales, although a tax adjustment kept the bottom line in the red.

The company reported a net loss of $100,000 for the six months through November, having broken even a year earlier. A $700,000 deferred tax charge wiped out its $600,000 of underlying earnings.

The finance unit underpinned earnings, with revenue rising 7.9 per cent to $4.1 million for a trading profit of $2.1 million. That was down 13 per cent from a year earlier due to a correction to a provision for bad debts.

The much larger retail unit increased revenue 3 per cent to $107.9 million and narrowed its trading losses to $600,000 from $1.7 million a year earlier. Smiths City put the in-

crease down to its online and commercial operations.

“Retail conditions in our core categories over the last six months have been supportive and the group has begun to see some early encouraging results from an ongoing strategic review,” chair Alastair Kerr said in a statement.

“As the painful, but prudent, provisions we took on onerous leases at the end of last year show, the group is demonstrating a willingness to take all necessary steps to drive improvements in shareholder value.”

The board didn’t declare an interim dividend, reaffirming plans to keep investing in the company’s basic infrastructure.

At the September annual meeting, Kerr told shareholders the company won’t start paying divi-

dends until the firm is growing and generating more cash than it needs to invest back in the business. The turnaround would not be quick or cheap.

The shares rose 1.5 cents to 27.5 cents – from an eight-year low 26 cents yesterday.

Chief executive Roy Campbell said the second half of the year, which includes the Christmas trading period, is usually the company’s busiest, and he will provide a trading update early next year.

“We are intensely focused on continuing to drive the renewal we have seen in the first half of the year,” he said. “We will continue to review the store network and will not hesitate to close stores where there is little chance of them making a contribution to the group.”

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Friday, December 21, 2018

TEST YOURSELF Test yourself with the Guardian’s weekday quiz 1 – Katherine Ryan is known for presenting radio programmes? a. In the morning b. In the afternoon c. In the evening 2 – Who was head of the French Vichy Government in World War Two? a. General Petain b. General de Gaulle c. General Foch 3 – The Danube River flows into which sea? a. North Sea b. Adriatic Sea c. Black Sea 4 – Marlene Dumas, Tracey Emin and Yayoi Kusama are leading names in? a. Ballet b. Music c. Art 5 – Castor and Pollux are the names of? a. Stars b. Constellations c. Comets 6 – An Albert Einstein letter on which subject recently sold for $US3 million? a. The Bible b. German history c. Quantum physics 7 – Which of these words is slang for an unidentified aircraft? a. Billy b. Bogey c. Bunny 8 – What does bimonthly mean? a. Twice a week b. Twice a month c. Every two months

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Motoring December 21, 2018

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Eclipse – leader in its class

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esign isn’t everything, it’s more than that.

It’s how something works.

How it looks.

How it feels.

How you feel when you experience it.

It’s the alchemy that fuses new elements to make a bold new vision.

Eclipse Cross combines concepts you’ve never seen in an SUV. One drive and you’ll know they belong together.

The smartest, most advanced systems combine for class leading safety.

It’s an entirely new level of protection for you, your passengers and other road users.

Eclipse Cross is appointed with superbly intuitive, intelligent features that deliver connectivity, safety as well as a drive that you’ve never experienced in an SUV. Whether you see it gliding past on the road or you’re seated within the sculpted interior, the strong design in every detail makes a striking impression.

Eclipse Cross effortlessly accommodates the many demands of your life, from busy days that never seem to end to weekend adventures that fly by.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has been awarded not only a 5-Star ANCAP rating, but “it achieved a very high score for adult occupant protection at 97 per cent – the equal second highest scored in this area of assessment, and the highest in its class.”

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GT500 looks very angry T he likes of Hennessey, Roush, and RTR have been laying waste to the Ford Mustang aftermarket scene with a raft of hot 700hp+ machines, ready to chug fuel, burn rubber, and vacate your local Cars & Coffee event in a ... serene and slow-moving manner.

But all the while, Ford has no doubt been watching on in the knowledge that their next-gen bruiser – the GT500 – is probably expected to out gun these cars on the spec sheet and on the race track.

We’re still a ways from knowing exactly how powerful the GT500 will be.

Ford have only said that it would have more than 700hp/521kW from a supercharged V8, although some have rumoured it will be closer to 770hp/540kW – enough to make it the most powerful Ford ever made.

But at the very least, we’re now quite a lot closer to knowing what it looks like.

To date, Ford have only released a few light teasers showcasing some of the GT500s angrier features; namely that aggressive front end.

The GT500 sports the 2017-spec S-550 headlights on either side of its much larger central grill set-up. An aggressive splitter set-up channels air around the front wheels, while LEDs top a pair of new ducts on the flanks of the front bumper.

It’s been speculated that it will make its formal debut at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show in January.

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hen it was launched in 1994, the Triumph Speed Triple opened up a whole new segment to the motorcycling market, that of the factory street fighter – a bike with a superbike-sized heart, but the riding ergonomics and lack of fairing of a standard motorcycle.

Fast forward to 2018, and the Speed Triple hasn’t lost any of its street-fighting attitude with the latest incarnation finally making its way to the New Zealand market.

It is now offered in two distinct flavours based on those seen on the Street Triple 765.

Although displacement of the DOHC triple-cylinder engine remains the same at 1050cc, much has changed for the incoming Speed Triple.

The engine has 105 new parts to ensure that although it doesn’t have as many cubic centimetres as some of its contemporaries, the Speed Triple can still hang with the best and show them a thing or two.

Some updates the boffins at the Triumph factory in Hinkley gave the engine include a new, lighter crank gear, lighter Nikasil-plated aluminium cylinder liners, a smaller starter motor, plus lighter battery and alternator.

As you can see, dropping weight was a consideration, and the new Speed Triple tips the scales 3kg lighter than the outgoing bike – with a dry weight of 189kg.

Thanks to a bit of engine massaging in the factory, the Trumpet’s power output now sits at 7 per cent higher than the previous generation Speed Triple, punching out a healthy 110kW, achieved at 10,500rpm, and backed by 117Nm of torque – up 4 per cent from last year – from 7150rpm.

A significant change for the 2019 version of the bike is the inclusion of a 5-inch TFT dash unit over the combination analogue tachometer/ LCD speedo that has adorned the Speed Triple for well over a decade, offering plenty of functionality to match its stylish looks.

Linked in with the TFT is a ride-by-wire throttle, which is fast becoming standard fare for the industry and in turn allows for up to five rider modes – the fifth being an RS exclusive Track mode.

In the all-important braking department, the Speed Triple receives large 320mm twin front brake discs with Brembo 4-piston 2-pad M4.34 radial Monobloc calipers up front, which provide fantastic slow to the rest of the bike’s go.

The name of this bike says it all.

It is a triple cylinder machine that is devastatingly quick, begging you to twist the throttle and unleash its full potential.

If it was a person, it would be a young Tom Cruise, constantly uttering the words “I have a need, a need, for speed!”

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Friday, December 21, 2018

Hybrids a win-win

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eing plugged into EA Networks EV fast-charger in West St, or waiting to do so can be an interesting experience.

Best of course when you can drive up and don’t have to wait for someone else to complete their (free) re-charge of up to 80 per cent of battery capacity.

At times, when there’s others already waiting, I’ve returned later.

Talking to those waiting, I found they carefully plot their recharge stops and mostly don’t mind the down-time for doing this when travelling out of town.

I observed the fast food outlet, service station etc across the street don’t mind them having to do that either!

But for others keen on reducing C02 emissions, but who find the necessity of having to recharge en-route somewhat frustrating, (especially so at this time of the year when a queue is likely) will very likely appreciate the benefits of driving one of Toyota’s self-charging, petrol-electric hybrids.

These include the smaller Yaris-based Prius C (from $27,990), the new Corolla Hybrids ($32,990 and $38,490) either of the three Camrys (from $41,490), and the still radical looking Prius range from $39,990 up to 48,490 for the Prime plug-in model.

But what about a hybrid SUV? Well never fear, in keeping with Toyota’s commitment to lower their overall CO2 emissions, there’s a self charging hybrid amongst the new RAV range.

Toyota say it will be “a win-win for

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drivers as they experience the benefit of a lifestyle SUV with great visibility, spacious cabin room and off-road ability while having exceptional energy efficiency.“ Most of the RAV’s, including the Hybrids have a new more fuel efficient, 2.5-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine.

Like the latest Camry Hybrid, the RAV uses a special CVT working in concert with its hybrid power-train.

But for the RAV, this system will tow exactly the same loads as the petrol models.

No pricing has yet been announced, but there will be an entry level model with a 2.0-litre petrol engine and CVT. A special-edition, all-wheel-drive Adventure grade, complete with a more rugged exterior appearance headlines the range, with various models in between.

The 2.5-litre petrol models get new 8-speed autos.

Toyota say all have a bolder, tougher look about them.

Matching this, the new AWD system sends up to 50 per cent of the torque to the rear axle, and varying amounts to the individual wheels.

They also say the interior is more sophisticated with more back seat space, thanks to the longer wheelbase of the new TNGA platform with its multi-link rear suspension, lower centre of gravity, and wider front and rear tracks.

All of which is said to provide improved handling, road holding, ride comfort and reduced cabin noise.

All get Toyota’s comprehensive Safety Sense package, including a pre-crash system with autonomous emergency braking and pedestrian detection, all speed dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist and automatic high beam.

I look forward to experiencing this new RAV but meantime a few words about driving the new, ZR Corolla Hybrid.

It now shares the latest hybrid powertrain with the non plug-in Prius SX and ZR, so has a smaller, lighter 1.8-litre Atkinson cycle petrol/hybrid system and a nickel metal hydride battery (battery warranty is 8 years or 160,000km).

The result is a combined output of 90 kW, a stated combined fuel consumption of 4.2L/100kms and CO2 emissions of 97g/ km.

It now uses 91, rather than the 95 octane petrol.

There’s selectable driving modes, but except for driving in city rush hour traffic when Eco mode selection achieves its frugal best the hybrid system left to itself, does an excellent job.

That’s on minor hill work as well, but

there is the Power button to further hasten progress.

Using this is likely increases consumption to the mid fives as you appreciate the shapely front seats together with the ride and road holding provided by the new platform and suspension.

It’s a smart looker and nicely plush inside, with an impressive line-up of standard equipment.

This includes dual-zone climate air, key-less smart entry/ push button start, wireless phone charging, colour head-up display, heated leather/suede sports front seats, a premium audio system, bi-LED headlights, 18-inch alloys and more.

And not forgetting the impressive array of active driver assistance and passive protection features of the Safety Sense package.

FINALE Electrification is a buzzword both politically and within the motor industry. However for rural folk, and those wanting to do long trips without either range anxiety or the necessity of frequent stops for battery recharging, one of these reasonably priced, selfcharging Hybrids with their balance between fuel economy, low emissions and performance makes a lot of sense!

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BEST OF BRITISH

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entley has enjoyed a year of international recognition for the new Continental GT – the world’s pinnacle Grand Tourer – picking up an impressive number of accolades.

Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Great Britain, the Continental GT received 19 awards from a wide range of publications in countries including China, Germany, Russia and its home market of the UK. Commenting on the year of success, Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and Chief Executive, Bentley Motors, said: “Elegant understatement that forces you to look; engineering excellence you’ll take for granted – the extraordinary breadth of

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capabilities offered by the new Continental GT is unique and can only be offered by our noble British brand.”

“The experts around the world have spoken, and they all agree we’ve created the finest Grand Tourer and I’m delighted that the car has received such a high level of recognition.”

“With the new Continental GT Convertible joining this highly acclaimed range next year, this only adds to the strongest and most technologically advanced portfolio of products the world has ever seen in one luxury brand.”

Since its public unveiling just over a year ago, the third generation Continental GT has become a statement of Grand Touring excellence, combining supercar perfor-

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he Guardian Motoring Pages odometer has clocked up another year.

We’ve hardly ever exceeded the speed limit, but we’ve reached this destination quickly.

The trip computer indicates it’s been a good journey thanks to all the people – advertisers, motor companies, enthusiasts and especially our readers – who have helped us steer in the right direction.

We’re driven by all the much appreciated support we receive and we hope you’ve all enjoyed the ride as much as we have – thank you all for travelling with us.

Our wish is for all our friends to have a Very Happy Christmas, good times in the New Year and safe and enjoyable motoring.

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mance with limousine-like refinement and luxury.

World-leading style experts, GQ magazine, picked the ultimate grand tourer for its ‘Best Interior (And Possibly Exterior)’ award. It wrote: “Bentley’s challenge was to locate the sweet spot where hi-tech intersects with fabulous luxury. Challenge met.”

It added that “Bentley has created a stunning environment… Best interior? Yes, and the rest.”

In naming it ‘GT of the Year’, BBC’s Top Gear magazine praised the Continental GT’s depth of engineering, with the publication describing it as “simply one of the most complete GT cars on the planet”.

Particular praise was given to the car’s composure on road, making it “easier than

ever to thread through the tricky bits”.

In the inaugural News UK Motor Awards, including the Times and Sun titles, the Continental GT was named ‘Luxury Car of the Year’.

The judges noted that “the cabin feels as sumptuously appointed as the Princess Grace Suite at the Hotel de Paris MonteCarlo” and that “unlike many sports cars, you’ll arrive feeling as relaxed as when the journey started”.

The Continental GT was also named ‘Best Interior’ and ‘Best Exterior Premium Brand’ in the prestigious German Design Awards, ‘Grand Tourer of the Year’ by Sohu Auto in China, and ‘Best Grand Tourer for travelling in Europe’ by Russian title, Prime Traveller.

The safety king

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aw data rather than judge’s opinion selected the new Toyota Corolla as the safest new vehicle on New Zealand roads.

Unlike the other categories in the inaugural AA Driven New Zealand Car of the Year Awards, judges have no bearing on the safety award.

Instead, the winner is found by data analysis from every new car independently tested by The Australian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP).

In 2018, New Zealand’s Safest Car also happens to be the best-selling passenger vehicle on the market.

“The Safest Car Award isn’t judged, it’s

calculated with data from the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme, and I’d like to congratulate Toyota for this important recognition,” said AA motoring service general manager, Stella Stocks.

The testing saw 154 vehicles destroyed between 2017-2018. The models chosen for testing represent 95 per cent of new vehicles sold.

The Corolla scored highly in all four key areas of testing, with scores of a 96 per cent for adult occupant protection, 83 per cent for child occupant protection, 86 per cent for vulnerable road user protection and 76 per cent for safety assist.

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aguar’s 2019 F-PACE SUV range will have a new high performance SVR model capable of reaching 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds.

The British car maker will introduce the dynamic new 5.0 litre V8 F-PACE SVR for this market – priced from $157,900.

Jaguar NZ general manager Steve Kenchington says the F-PACE SVR will be a welcome addition for those familiar with the range.

He says the F-PACE has been a strong performer since it launched here in 2017 with hundreds of the premium SUVs sold nationwide and is expecting the new SVR model to perform just as well.

“The F-PACE SVR is an exciting new model and will be the fastest and most powerful F-PACE yet, with an enhanced chassis and aerodynamics for maximum driver reward in all conditions,” he says.

Engineered by Special Vehicle Operations (SVO), with a 44 per cent uplift in power, the F-PACE SVR’s 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol engine produces 550PS and 680Nm, enabling it to reach 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 283km/h.

Aerodynamic enhancements include larger air intakes at the front and side fender vents that lower pressure in the wheel arches, reduce lift and provide additional cooling while also optimising high-speed stability.

In addition, unique wheel arch extensions and lower body mouldings provide a low-slung muscularity that sets the SVR apart.

An exclusive SVR

bonnet features vents to help extract hot air from the engine bay and provide visual evidence of the SVR’s dynamic intent.

At the rear, a unique spoiler is joined by a new bumper housing the quad tailpipes of the Active Exhaust system.

The bumper incorporates side strakes that aid aerodynamic performance by smoothing airflow away from the rear of the vehicle.

The uprated chassis has progressive front and rear springs that are 30 and 10 per cent stiffer respectively and incorporate an anti-roll bar specification that contributes to a 5 per cent reduction in body roll.

New, lightweight forged 21- and optional 22-inch alloy wheels are wider at the rear by 25mm compared to the front and contribute to the SVR’s enhanced handling.

The 22-inch wheels are 2.4kg lighter on the front and 1.7kg lighter on the rear and are designed to deliver greater airflow to the uprated larger 395mm front and 396mm rear brake discs.

The brake discs feature an advanced two piece construction on the front and rear to reduce weight, further contributing to the SVR’s agile handling.

F-PACE SVR also features Jaguar’s Variable Valve Active Exhaust System.

This provides a charismatic soundtrack and is another factor behind the SVR’s

increased performance capability as the active system allows increased gas flow.

The SVR exhaust is 6.6kg lighter than the standard F-PACE system.

The first F-PACE to utilise Jaguar’s rear Electronic Active Differential (EAD), FPACE SVR features a comprehensive range of advanced technologies, each calibrated especially for the task.

The torque on-demand All-Wheel Drive system’s Intelligent Driveline Dynamics (IDD) control technology has been optimised to maximise the benefit of the EAD, while the software for the Adaptive Dynamics suspension, Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) and Dynamic Driving Mode are all bespoke to SVR. Engaging Dynamic mode initiates faster, more responsive gearshifts, sharper throttle responses and increased steering response for a more engaging driving experience in all conditions.

Inside, the F-PACE SVR features slimline performance front seats that provide enhanced lateral support and have signature lozenge quilting and embossed SVR logo.

In addition, unique rear seats echo the heavily sculpted designs up front and the SUV’s sports car character is underlined by the Sport Shift Selector.

Finally, the SVR branded steering wheel features tactile aluminium paddle shifters.

For all its performance, the SVR retains the practicality and versatility inherent to the PACE family, with its 650-litre loadspace (with rear seats up) unaffected by its enhanced performance.

Jaguar’s SUV keeps passengers connected and entertained on the move with 4G WiFi for up to eight devices and is also equipped with the advanced Touch Pro infotainment system with 10-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch HD instrument cluster.

Four interior colour themes help to highlight the vehicle’s high performance personality; Red with Jet, Light Oyster with Jet, Siena Tan with Jet and Jet with Light Oyster stitching.

Drawing on Jaguar Land Rover’s extensive all-terrain expertise, the F-PACE SVR features a host of advanced technologies to ensure superb all-surface performance.

All-Wheel Drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, All Surface Progress Control and Adaptive Surface Response ensure the SUV can handle conditions in all weathers.

New Zealand customers seeking more information or details on how to preorder the Jaguar F-PACE SVR should contact their local authorised Jaguar retailer.

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720S hits the track

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he brand new McLaren 720S GT3 came tantalisingly close to a stunning win on its global competitive debut at the Gulf 12 Hours in Abu Dhabi last

weekend.

The first GT racer designed and built in-house by McLaren Customer Racing dominated much of the second half of the race at the Yas Marina Circuit before suspension trouble dropped the car to a nevertheless impressive fifth place.

The #5 car’s pace – and a totally trouble-free run for 10 hours in the hands of McLaren Automotive Factory Driver Ben Barnicoat (GB) and his teammates Kiwi driver Shane van Gisbergen and Álvaro Parente (PT) – turned heads in a paddock that included top GT racing cars, teams and drivers from around the world.

The McLaren 720S GT3 run by McLaren Customer Racing was quick out-of-thebox, setting encouraging times during the three practice sessions on the Yas Marina circuit – home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

It was in the hunt for pole position in its first ever qualifying session, with Barnicoat immediately topping the times.

Parente and van Gisbergen continued to show impressive pace, however the car was pipped at the post by just half a tenth on aggregate times to take second in the GT3 class ahead of 16 competitors and third overall on the 33-car grid.

The race itself was split into two six-hour

events and in the first of these, Barnicoat took the 720S GT3 into the lead after just an hour of its racing career.

The combined efforts of all three drivers and the McLaren Customer Racing team would keep the Papaya Spark-coloured car in the hunt for the whole six hours, despite

several incidents and two safety car interventions.

The team reached the mid-point of the race in second overall, and ready to attack from the start of the second race.

The second part of the race showed the potential of the new McLaren 720S GT3, as

the #5 car headed the charge to the flag.

Within two laps van Gisbergen had taken the lead on the back straight, and by the end of Hour 10 the car had lapped the entire field.

Unfortunately, the dream of a win on the car’s global race debut was over moments later when an issue with the right front suspension forced van Gisbergen into the pits for repairs.

Rapid work from the team saw the car return to action after just 13 minutes and with Ben Barnicoat back behind the wheel, set about chasing down the leaders.

In the closing 90 minutes, the gap was reduced and the #5 720S GT3 crossed the line an impressive fifth in the GT3 Pro class and eighth overall, completing 309 laps of the Yas Marina circuit.

“It’s been a great start to the competitive life of the 720S GT3, which has proven itself against a world-class field and just as importantly, successfully progressed the development programme. I am incredibly proud of the efforts of the team at the circuit and back in Woking, who have achieved this result against world-class opposition.

“The experience of going wheel-towheel with the teams and cars that our customers will be aiming to beat with the 720S GT3 in the future has proved invaluable as we continue to learn lessons about how to get the very best from the car,” Dan Walmsley, Motorsport Director, McLaren Automotive.

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Twilight Christmas Shopping Geraldine Stroll the boutique retailers in the centre of town, enjoy craft stalls, get your fresh festive produce from the Farmers Market or relax in one of the cafes.

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Soundwaves Event Centre, Ashburton Now in its 19th year with performers from 9-21 years will take you on a fantastic musical

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Michele A’Court & Jeremy Elwood - On the Road Event Centre, Ashburton On the road again – Michele and Jeremy’s AOTNZ tour – 1 Feb - 9 March 2019.

Michele and Jeremy have been performing comedy around the country – and around the globe – for over 20 years.

Regular guests on Radio New Zealand’s The Panel, they also feature on TV shows such as 7 Days and The Project, while their co-written weekly column for the Christchurch Post also features on Stuff.co.nz Insightful as well as outrageously entertaining, they’ve appeared at festivals around the world, from Adelaide to Edinburgh, and are regulars at the NZ International Comedy festival.

Michele enjoyed huge success when she toured ‘Stuff I Forgot to Tell My Daughter’ with AOTNZ in 2016. This time it will be stuff the couple tell each other – intelligent yes, but mostly impudent, irreverent uplifting fun.

Book: Ashburton Trust Event Centre - Open Hat with ‘wine & cheese’ (needs to be prebooked) 2.30pm

February 17

Sofia Talvik - Americana / Folk with Swedish Roots Event Centre, Ashburton Sofia Talviks is an Americana/ Folk musician and her music has a special tint of her Scandinavian heritage, making her a favorite among music lovers. A North Sea

Friday, December 21, 2018 (7pm), beginners/ intermediate(8pm-9pm).

Instructor Annette phone 307-7138 a/h.

7pm - 9pm

Every second Friday of the month In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity.

Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. These are social sessions which encourage you to connect with others through creativity. Be inspired to learn a new creative pastime. Sessions are free and all are welcome to attend. The gallery will supply basic colouring-in sheets and materials, along with tea and coffee. Those attending are encouraged to bring along their own materials and projects.

10.30am - 12 noon

March 18

March 22

Tutus On Tour 2019 Event Centre, Ashburton Following sell-out performances around New Zealand in 2018, the RNZB is delighted to bring Tutus on Tour to Ashburton in 2019.

Our dancers will perform classical favourites and contemporary works, tailormade for intimate venues, and suitable for all ages. Full programme details will be announced early 2019.

Tutus on Tour is a fantastic opportunity to see your critically-acclaimed national ballet company.

6.30pm

March 19

The Ashburton Curling Cup 2019 Allenton School, Ashburton Enjoy a great night out with your colleagues, family or friends.

A unique opportunity to try out curling, a fun activity for all! We’ll have great music from the 80’s and 90’s going.

Sign up your team now!

Limited spaces!

Match schedules will be posted on Facebook the week before the event.

6pm - 9pm

March 30

Mockingbird Event Centre, Ashburton Mockingbird - a comedy about mental health.

Fresh from sell-out seasons in Norway, Sydney and Waipu.

Based on the true stories of four generations of women and their devilish alter egos, Mockingbird is a tongue-incheek portrayal of postnatal distress, which affects siren blending sparkle and approximately one in seven melancholy. She is a veteran women and many men every performer with 7 full length year. albums who tours both Europe Book: Open Hat - No charge and USA every year. prior to the event. Instead 7.30pm guests are encouraged to pay what they think the evening February 23 was worth after the concert.

Ride the Rakaia 7.30pm Salmon World, 9 Railway Terrace East, Rakaia March 19 - March 24 Great Race, Great Day Out! Ice Skate Tour This amazing event is different Allenton School, 110 Harrison than any other bike race Street, Ashburton because you can’t do what you The Ice Skate Tour travels can in this event any other day around New Zealand with state of the week. of the art, artificial ice rinks.

On Saturday the 23rd of They look like ice and have 97 February 2019 at 8:00am you per cent same gliding capacity as natural ice. will ride across the Rakaia River Bridge with up to 1,000 Prices are $8 for kids under 16, $12 for adults and $35 for other cyclists all at once, the peloton will be approximately a family (2 kids + 2 adults or 3 kids + 1 adult) which includes 1 kilometre long and will be ice skates, helmet, gloves and in a controlled start until at least half an hour ice skating you have crossed the Rakaia (longer if capacity allows).

River Bridge and the Rakaia You can also book the ice rink Overhead Bridge on State for your church, scout group Highway One. etc in the evenings during the You will then travel west week! another 50 kilometres until you reach the Rakaia Gorge.

You will then cross the two river bridges and climb out of the Gorge to Mt Hutt Station then return to the township of Rakaia.

Gift Vouchers Look forward to seeing you all on 23 February 2019.

8am – 1pm

Arrowsmith 2019 Hakatere Lake Heron Rd, Methven, Ashburton 42.2 km High Country Marathon.

17 km Trail Run 11 km Trail Run 42 km MTB Race or Ride Duathlon 42 km MTB,11 km Run. 7am - 4pm

April 15

Cats Event Centre, Ashburton One of the world’s best-loved musicals, CATS will embark on its most extensive tour of New Zealand.

With a cast of mainly Australians alongside a few New Zealanders this will be a truly magical production.

Tickets on sale now.

Tickets from $79.90 plus fees.

7.30pm

April 7

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The Adele and Amy Songbook Event Centre, Ashburton Australia’s brightest new singing star Bloom brings to you the songs of 2 amazing artists, Adele and Amy Winehouse. Both have amassed a legion of fans the world over, and have sold in excess of 20 million albums between them.

Bloom will be backed by an all-star band that features James Morley, former member of ARIA hall of fame band The Angels and current member of the Choirboys as well as members of the late Jon English Band.

Recently returned from a sellout regional tour through Palmerston North, Napier and Wellington with stellar reviews.

Bloom has just returned from shows featuring John Farnham, John Paul Young, The Chantoozies, Eurogliders and many more, and she received accolades from some of Australia’s most successful artists with her voice.

7pm – 9.30pm The Legacy Tour with Kelvin Cruickshank and TJ Higgs Event Centre, Ashburton Passing on messages from loved ones who have passed and are in spirit is what Kelvin was put on earth to do. TJ’s passion is bringing peace of mind and resolution to those grieving for their departed, and allowing those in spirit to demonstrate their continued love.

Kelvin and TJ are dedicated to teaching others to open to their innate gifts and abilities so we will be running a few workshops along the way if you are interested in developing your own skills.

We each have the ability to be more present with spirit”.

These events are likely to sell out so don’t delay getting your tickets!

7pm – 9.30pm

Our Christmas box office hours are: Friday, December 21 - 9am – 5pm, closed Monday, December 24 to January 6, normal hours (9am -5pm) resume from January 7.

www.ateventcentre.co.nz Soundwaves

Thank you to our Sponsor Spirit Magazine Now in its 19th year with performers from 9-21 years old, Soundwaves will take you on a fantastic musical journey.

A crowd pleaser with Ashburton and Canterbury audiences featuring music from some of the latest shows along with some of your old favourites.

Looking for a unique gift or maybe you have someone that’s hard to buy for, then come in and see us about a gift voucher for our upcoming shows.

Tickets are $27 include fees

An evening with The Modern Māori Quartet with special guest: TROY KINGI

Tickets from $39* - Early Bird Christmas Special: Buy one adult ticket, get a second ticket at half price. Limited to first 100 tickets, max 4 per customer, offer finishes 5pm Friday, Dec 21.

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With hearty voices in epic harmony, Tainui Kuru and MMQ invite you to a mix of offbeat comedy, stage routines, distinctively Māori song, dance and traditions, heaps of aroha (love) and uniquely Kiwi stories – all with signature tongue-in-cheek Māori humour, charm and charisma.

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10am - 12pm

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Get Coloured By CanInspire Colour Fun Run Lake Hood, Tinwald This will be our third Get Coloured by CanInspire colour fun run to be held here in Ashburton at Lake Hood with the proceeds going to help the CanInspire Charitable Trust help our local Mid-Canterbury community.

The Get Coloured colour fun run is a great community event for people of all levels of fitness and will be a fantastic day out for the whole family.

February 24

Flax Weaving - Kete for beginners This one-day workshop will be facilitated by Harakeke weaver Vicky King and will cover an introduction to harakeke (flax), harvesting and preparing it for weaving, also tikanga.

Once preparation of the flax is complete participants will weave a pop-up kete or a putiputi – whatever they feel comfortable doing.

Participants are to bring their lunch with them.

The Harakeke Wananga have been made possible thanks to funding from the Creative Communities Scheme..

8pm – 10.30pm

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Friday, December 21, 2018

OUR VIEW

Don’t forget: batteries not included

I

t can be a bit easy at this time of year to overlook the small things in life.

The odd jobs that are second nature at every other point of the year but seem to get lost somewhere in amongst the work Christmas do, the rush to Christmas shop (no, I still haven’t started yet) and figuring out what dish you’re going to take for lunch at your sister’s house on Tuesday.

Luckily though, in this day of open communication, all the vital organisations which either provide the necessities of life or help protect life are issuing their annual festive season checklist.

And so, it is then up to us to at least try and remember to work through them.

Some should still be second nature, but others could easily

slip through the cracks.

Things like picking up your prescriptions from the chemist before they close for the public holidays, making sure you’ve got plenty of non-alcoholic options on offer if you’re hosting friends and family and ensuring that a sober driver is available at all times where drinking is involved.

But, what about the stuff that doesn’t get reminded to you by a high-powered organisation?

The really obscene stuff that until it’s time to use it that you

realise you either haven’t gotten, or you can’t get anymore because it’s too late.

It’s OK, I’m here to help.

Over the years I, like many others I’m sure, have been caught short on Christmas Day, or Boxing Day, on some inane item that I should have had, but didn’t.

So, to help you help yourself I’ve put a couple of those things together just to save you the embarrassment.

The first, and probably the most important, is making sure you’ve got a full gas bottle for the barbecue.

There’s nothing worse than going to chuck some succulent meat on the grill for Christmas lunch and realising the gas bottle is empty. This is even more problematic when you like to do the full barbecue-cooked Christmas

breakfast, as there’s no chance of filling the bottle early in the morning.

Second item not to forget in the lead-up is milk.

Not only will you need at least a cup full to leave out on the table for the guy in the red suit on Christmas Eve, but if you haven’t got enough milk on Christmas morning for a cup of tea then all hell could break loose.

Other items not too forget also include; presents, toilet paper and a luxurious supply of batteries for all those presents that come without them included.

Minor things when you look at them now, but wake up on Christmas morning without them and without quick means in which to get them and it will make for an interesting start to the day.

the Washington Redskins, lost to the Dallas Cowboys, 20-10.

In 1976, the Liberian-registered tanker Argo Merchant broke apart near Nantucket Island off Massachusetts almost a week after running aground, spilling 7.5 million gallons of oil into the North Atlantic.

In 1988, 270 people were killed when a terrorist bomb exploded aboard a Pam Am Boeing 747 over Lockerbie, Scotland, sending wreckage crashing to the ground.

In 1991, eleven of the 12 former

Soviet republics proclaimed the birth of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the death of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

More than 170 years of New Zealand whaling history ended when J.A. Perano and Company caught its last whale off the coast near Kaikōura. Whaling ended because of a lack of whales rather than because of public distaste for the practice. Not until 1978 would all marine mammals receive legal protection in New Zealand

waters. Dunedin-born Joe Perano had started whaling out of Tory Channel in the Marlborough Sounds in 1911, beginning a 53-year family business. He was credited with bringing many modern innovations to the New Zealand whaling industry.

A few months after the last steam locomotives had been withdrawn from this country’s scheduled rail operations, New Zealand Railways launched a new tourist-oriented steam passenger venture in the South Island.

Beginning on 21 December 1971,

Matt Markham

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, December 21, the 355th day of 2018.

There are 10 days left in the year. Winter arrives at 5:23 p.m. Eastern time.

Today’s highlight in history: On December 21, 1891, the first basketball game, devised by James Naismith, is believed to have been played at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts. (The final score of this experimental game: 1-0.)

On this date: In 1620, Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower went ashore for the first time at present-day Plymouth, Massachusetts.

In 1864, during the Civil War, Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman concluded their “March to the Sea” as they captured Savannah, Georgia.

In 1913, the first newspaper crossword puzzle, billed as a “Word-Cross Puzzle,” was published in the New York World.

In 1937, Walt Disney’s first animated feature, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” had its world premiere at the Carthay Circle Theater in Los Angeles. The first Dr. Seuss book, “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” was published by Vanguard Press.

In 1945, US Army Gen. George S. Patton, 60, died in Heidelberg, Germany, 12 days after being seriously injured in a car accident.

In 1967, Louis Washkansky, the first human heart transplant recipient, died at a hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, 18 days after receiving the donor organ.

The satirical comedy-drama “The Graduate,” starring Anne Bancroft and Dustin Hoffman, was released by Embassy Pictures.

In 1968, Apollo 8 was launched on a mission to orbit the moon.

In 1969, Vince Lombardi coached his last football game as his team,

the Kingston Flyer ran twice daily on the 61-km line between Lumsden in northern Southland and Kingston on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. It used two of NZR’s famous AB-class Pacific locomotives, built in the 1920s, and a number of preserved wooden carriages dating back to 1898.

Thought for Today: “Winter comes but once a year, And when it comes it brings the doctor good cheer.” — Ogden Nash, American humorist (19021971).

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If your tenting skills are a bit lacking, there’s always the caravanning option.

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ven though the tents went up a lot easier this year, I still want a caravan.

I do this every year around the time the tents go up and I’ve written about it before.

But, I have been seriously weighing up the pros and cons of a caravan purchase.

This is what I’ve been mulling over.

Con. The biggest con is a lack of funds!

Pro. I reckon the bank still has plenty eh?

Pro. I love the idea of hooking up the caravan and taking off.

The plates, cutlery, bedding are all in the caravan ready to go.

Pack a few clothes, a quick grocery shop and you’re on the road.

Maybe we could even have some clothes in the caravan already.

The ones that are hanging in the wardrobe, that rarely get worn but you don’t want to throw out because as soon as you do, an occasion will come up that requires that exact item of clothing.

Con. Hanging clothes have a tendency to shrink quite dramatically.

At least that’s what I find whenever I put on a shirt I haven’t worn for a while.

Maybe the caravan wardrobe will be different?

Pro. The biggest pro and it’s

even more appealing than hooking up and going, is the thought that I have erected my last tent.

Even though it was less painful than previous years, this year, I still despise it.

I think the fact that we remembered to take our instructions this time helped considerably.

And before you start thinking he did the classic bloke trick, “I don’t need instructions”, we just simply forgot them last year.

Manda has also inscribed on the poles a lettering system that relates back to the instructions somehow (which only she can decipher) which also made things easier.

I still hate it though!

Pro. We won’t have to fork out the whole $1.50 a day for the time between erection and occupation. We can just pull up, unhitch, wind down the balance thingys and boom, we are good to go.

Although if the tent erecting went as smoothly as it did this year in the future, we could arrive in the morning and have the campsite ready for action by lunchtime.

Con. I am going to have to come up with fresh and unique excuses to get out of helping the in-laws with their erections each year.

I’m not sure I could sit in my caravan, faking an injury, enjoying a cold craft beer, while watching them try to drive tent pegs through rocks

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the size you’d see at the start of the Flintstones, then lifting up the side of the tent, tying it in place, before realising that some numpty has not thread the pole through all the eyelet whatzits.

Then dropping the side and starting again.

Wait! Yes I could do that AND I’d even be prepared to offer some words of advice and encouragement as well.

Con. Our caravan could receive its first dents from airborne tent pegs.

Pro. If you realise your living quarters are too close to the large hedge on one side or so far outside the allotted area on the other side, that the early-morning fishermen drive through your sunroom, it’s a lot easier to reposition a caravan than a pegged down canvas tent.

Con. Where would we keep the caravan for the other 50 weeks of the year?

Pro. It would be less than 50 weeks, because we’d be ‘hooking up and taking off’ all the time if we owned a caravan.

Con. We probably wouldn’t.

Con. They look like a pain in the butt to tow.

Pro. We would take our time

and enjoy the journey.

Con. We’d get sick of roadragers beeping and flipping us the bird.

Pro. We could pull into picnic areas for a nice cup of tea in our caravan.

Con. We probably wouldn’t.

Con. We have to get people to house-sit.

Pro. It’s all sorted this year with friends from Auckland staying in town.

Con. They will moan about our weather.

Pro. That’s rich coming from Aucklanders!

Pro. I have 10 days camping to weigh up these pros and cons.

Con. No doubt, nothing will change.

Pro. I have another column theme for the same time next year.

Con. Both my regular readers will give up on me.

After all the mulling, I’ll remember it’s the doing it that matters not the HOW you do it.

From me and my family, to you and yours. Have a wonderful Christmas and a sensational but safe New Year.

See you in 2019 Hoo Roo Phill Hooper A bit camp Phill Hooper is breakfast host of Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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January 2018 At the end of each year, Guardian staff choose the best of the year’s photos to share with you all and reminisce.

Local firefighter Charlie Kelland was rewarded for 25 years of service with his gold star.

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Above – Newcomers to Mt Hutt College took a slightly more relaxed approach to orientation day with a bit of dress up.

Below – Ashburton’s long-running and hugely popular Summer Singing School made another appearance with big numbers attending.

The world renowned Trotts Garden opened its doors and allowed the public through a guided tour of the property.

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Andrew Falloon stepped up the heat on the Government on a proposed fourlane highway between Ashburton and Rolleston.

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Above right – The historic Winchmore Church was razed by fire in the early hours one weekend suffering irreparable damage.

Left – The Ashburton Rural Firefighters found themselves in a new home when they relocated into the heart of town and to the Ashburton Station.

Right – Methven Summer School was in full swing including a very popular soap making class.

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Below – The Ashburton Pipe Band entered with a bang to their competition at the Ashburton Domain.

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There was plenty of fun and laughter at the annual Rangitata Huts sports day.

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2:05PM OPT 612

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L Allpress T Moseley T Jonker (a3) R Beeharry (a3) R Hannam C Barnes L Callaway J Lowry M Cameron B Murray (a2) S Muniandy T Johnson K Asano (a4) K Mudhoo (a1)

RD PETROLEUM & RITCHIE MCCREA PAINTERS MDN $10,000, MDN, 1400m

1 9X50X All About Roy (8) 58.5 J Wyllie L Callaway 4 2 59507. Jepezz George (1) 58.5 S Hampton 1 C Campbell (a2) 3 0379 Darci Can (6) 58.5 K & P Hughes S Toolooa (a4) 4 6580X Heza Duke (2) 58.5 J Burrows T Jonker (a3) 5 Baccio (7) 58.5 P Robson B Hong (a4) 6 Bon Genre SCRATCHED 7 909X Diplomat (12) 58.5 B Blackie J Lowry 8 9X0X0. Jiminy Cricket (5) 58.5 L Robinson S Muniandy 9 556X0 Mowenna (3) 56.5 J & K Parsons E Wright (a4) 2 10 50287 Per Form (4) 56.5 P Gray B Murray (a2) 11 45 Te Mokopuna (9) 56.5 S McCarty T Moseley 3 12 70X06 Cinnamon Kiss (10) 56.5 Champion/Murphy G Saejorhor (a4) 1 13 03507 Dreamtesta (11) 55 N Ridley L Allpress

2:40PM 613

OPT

3

3:15PM 614

OPT

$10,000, MDN, 1400m

4

NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES

$10,000, MDN 2YO&UP F&M, 1200m

1 30X47 Sharp ’N’ Silver (5) 57.5 A Carston 2 0X920 Reliable Glow (12) 57.5 M & M Pitman 3 X470X Firestarter (9) 57.5 K & P Hughes 4 89X Celtic Wonder (2) 57.5 J Blackadder 5 00X Cinto Bay (7) 57.5 L and R Didham 6 7696X Feel The Breeze (4) 57.5 S Woodsford 7 300X9. Nellie Bly (6) 57.5 M & M Pitman 8 360X9. Rockapan (3) 57.5 M & W Coles 1 9 2 Decision Kept (1) 56 B & R Wilson 1 3 10 50348. Exclaim (10) 56 L Robinson 4 11 59X67 Frosted (13) 56 N Coulbeck 12 700X9. Montreux Miss (11) 56 A Browne 13 Transcendent (8) 56 P Rudkin 14 Unhinged (14) 56 Champion/Murphy

2

3:50PM OPT 615

2

5

4:25PM 616

OPT

M Cameron M Kareem (a4) S Toolooa (a4) T Jonker (a3) S Muniandy C Campbell (a2) K Chowdhoory (a4) R Beeharry (a3) L Allpress T Moseley B Hong (a4) T Johnson B Murray (a2)

MOLLOY AGRICULTURE LTD 1200M

$11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1200m

1 1217X Final Say (5) 60.5 B & R Wilson 1 2 6158X Enzedjewel (11) 60 J & K Parsons

B Hong (a4) G Jogoo (a1)

6

5:00PM OPT 617

7

E Wright (a4) L Callaway T Johnson T Moseley SCRATCHED L Allpress R Hannam M Cameron G Saejorhor (a4) T Jonker (a3)

J&D QUIGLEY, H/RIDGE FARM & STACKHOUSE 1400M $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m

1 0X803 Why Me (2) 59 M & M Pitman 2 0X150 Highly Xcited (16) 58.5 N Ridley 3 X2312 Perfidia (3) 57.5 J & K Parsons 4 66X96 Queen Jetsun (7) 57.5 T & L Prendergast 3 5 10X69. Damanaka (8) 57.5 D Crozier 2 6 90X03 Showpin (9) 57.5 T & L Prendergast 7 0X778 Bilbao (4) 57 A Carston 8 0800X Moreira (15) 56.5 K Hampton 9 2105X Mamma Sans (11) 56 Kennedy/Furlong 10 X4275 Quaintrelle (13) 55 M & M Pitman 11 73938. Whitney (14) 55 K Peters 12 X3200 Gifted (1) 54.5 T Burnett 4 13 00577 Madam Swiss (5) 54.5 A Carston 14 X6745 Zayzay (6) 54.5 M Tapper 0 15 X0X00 Ultra Chic (12) 54 L Stewart 0 16 04X70 Whackomaco (10) 55 S Laming

B Morgenrood T Moseley G Jogoo (a1) L Allpress R Hannam J Lowry M Cameron B Murray (a2) C Campbell (a2) K Chowdhoory (a4) K Mudhoo (a1) T Jonker (a3) K Asano (a4) R Beeharry (a3)

VALACHI DOWNS 2100M

$10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2100m

1 22369. Golden Bay (3) 59.5 C Trembath 1 R Hannam 2 02316 Bal Harbour (5) 58.5 B McDonald T Moseley 3 85323 Red River Rock (2) 58 A Carston M Cameron 4 56468 Spider Lily (12) 57.5 L Stewart G Jogoo (a1) 5 X8700. Coup Dreamwood (10) 57 M & M Pitman K Chowdhoory (a4) 6 3X804 Run Forrest Run (8) 57 S Clark J Morris 7 35214 Pamir (11) 56.5 J Luxton K Mudhoo (a1) 2 8 07287 Wagner (4) 56.5 T Mitchell L Allpress 9 0X008 Ferocious (7) 56 M McCann S Muniandy 10 29704. Lady Em (9) 54.5 B Inglis R Beeharry (a3) 11 37390. Angeline (6) 54 A Carston K Asano (a4) 12 990X8 Hell Bound (1) 54 S Robertson L Callaway 13 Bannock SCRATCHED

3 4 1

b M8 Addington Harness Today at Addington

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 2:09PM OPT 801

1

December 21

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 5-6-7-8-9-10 BISHOPDALE/BUSH INN TAB AM DRIVERS PACE $8,000,

4YO+ R40-R52, Up-R69 +Claimer., 2600m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver

4 2 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 1 13

06697 Bettor Backim (1) S Blake 00900 It’s A Deal (2) R Cameron 49516 Runcle (3) T Vince 75549 Beaudiene Gambler (4) D Reardon 53X07 That Alexander Guy (5) D Taylor 74083 Pat Campbell (6) B Negus 73425 Trailer Park Girl (7) S Dolan 77X00 Bettor Chance (8) S Moore 51101 Stoppitt (9) B Negus

P Cook A Hutton B Wilmott J Reardon R Sissons C Negus S Murtha R Reekie M Stratford

00635 Martin John (21) A Stuart 92976 Royal Jester (22) A Edge 78700 Pembrook Blue (23) B Negus 80173 Queen Of Glory (24) B Negus

P Wallace M Maynard T Quate N Munro

Barrier

2:38PM 802

OPT

4

0 2 3

2

STORER MOTORS MOBILE TROT

Barrier

10 42860 Sunrise Spur (21) J Versteeg 11 7 Capelli (22) S McRae 1 12 8DX04 Doff Your Cap (23) L Jones 13 8070X This Way Comes (24) D Burrows 14 70850 Dora Explorer (u1) D McCormick 15 35300 Champagne Prince (u2) M Smolenski

1 3 2 3 4 4 5 6 2 7 8 9 1 10

2 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

J Versteeg C D Thornley C Jones (J) J Morrison (J) D D McCormick S Ottley

$10,000, NON-WINNERS 4YO+., 2600m

Barrier

4

M Hurrell (J) G O'Reilly R Cameron B Hope (J) B Orange J Dunn S McNally J W Cox A Tomlinson

FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE

07900 Aveross Spitfire (1) A Faulks 8X49 Mainland Reactor (2) M House 89XP0 Choice Lustre (3) I Court 40378 Xmas Bay (4) B Negus 442X3 Bella Veloce (5) T & G Chmiel 560X4 Reattore (6) B White 0323P Dark Rage (7) B Hill Hasta La Vista (8) J Thomas 00 A R Rose (9) S Dolan 094X2 Kacie Cullen (u1) K Austin

3:39PM 804

OPT

4

3

2 3 4

A Faulks J Curtin G O'Reilly J Young T Williams S McNally C D Thornley J Dunn S Ottley B Orange

ALWAYS B MIKI ‘THE FASTEST HORSE EVER’ MBL PACE $10,000, 4YO+ R40-R55. JUN.D, 2600m

84051 Katamach (1) M Purvis 85540 Highland Reign (2) B Negus 61083 Rosinupthebow (3) S Nuttall 25522 Doctor Tim (4) G Dunn 52046 Warloch (5) M House 93073 Overarm (6) T & G Chmiel 49451 Paduka (7) K Barron 64856 Aveross Rustler (8) A Faulks Barrier

9 Anytime 10 32632 Tall Poppy (21) S Dolan 3 11 X4960 Rock N Joy (22) M Jones 12 49008 Bettor Trenz (23) G Smith

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

C Jones (J) O Thornley (J) J Morrison (J) S O'Reilly (J) B Hope (J) N Purdon (J) S Payne (J) D Keast (J)

SCRATCHED K Tomlinson (J) L McKay (J) S Diamant (J)

5

BRECKON FARMS WISHES A MERRY CHRISTMAS TROT

$10,000, 3YO+ F&M R40-R62., 1980m

73820 Tehoro Dazzle (1) R Holmes 40352 Sugar Cane (2) D McCormick 60243 Monrika (3) M Howard 143X0 Cheerful (4) Purdon/Rasmussen 3194X One Over Da Skye (5) G & N Hope 52105 Zsa Zoe (6) K Ford 40159 In Sequence (7) K Barron 30866 Alvira Hest (8) A Faulks 6X948 Another Chapter (9) J Whittaker

C D Thornley3 L McCormick2 S McNally T Williams G Smith1 S Tomlinson (J)4 B Orange A Faulks J Curtin

Barrier

10 1P035 Agatha Tyron (21) P O'Reilly 11 13025 Whatasista (22) C McLeod 12 21X47 Mekong Princess (23) M House 1 13 90XDD One Over Da Stars (u1) G & N Hope 14 1X7 Sioux Princess (u2) M Jones

J Morrison (J) M Hurrell (J) M House2 B Hope (J) L McKay (J)3

4:37PM 806

6

5:03PM 807

7 MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM G K FYFE PAINTING HCP TROT 34

5:32PM 808

8

6:04PM 809

9

OPT

1 2 3 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 4 10

2

OPT

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

FERNLAW GARRY THOMPSON SANTA’S SCAMPER HCP PACE

$10,000, 3YO+, NON-WIN & Up-R50 W/C SpHcp, 2000m

J Dunn1 T Williams B Orange4 M Anderson G O'Reilly B Hope (J) M Hurrell (J) K Tomlinson (J) C D Thornley S Ottley1

80X54 Anamajor (1) R Dunn 073 Diamond Shadow (2) A Mugford Rocknroll Rod (3) K Austin Magical Mellissa (4) K Fairbairn 0X0L Proviseur (5) I Court 5321X Kendra (6) G & N Hope 70907 Stately (1) T Bagrie 09600 Franco Sherborne (2) A Hutton 60220 Caesar’s Quest (3) J McDermott 07458 Divinia Bellezza (4) A Stuart

$13,500, R50+ DiscrHcp, 2600m

Westeros 88439 Dusky Eyre (1) R Allen 180X0 Lightworkofit (u1) D Burrows 11065 Majestic Hurricane (u2) K Barron 97284 Jerry Garcia (u3) L O'Reilly 72609 Ruthless Kayla (1) K Fairbairn 23911 Theodosia (2) C Butt 50528 McLovin (1) J & A Lethaby 46366 BD Khaosan (1) T Bagrie X8944 Quevert (2) P Nairn 12475 Sundons Flyer (3) B Negus 26215 Ronald J (1) P Nairn

SCRATCHED J W Cox2 J Morrison (J) K Barron L O'Reilly S Ottley C Butt A Lethaby J Dunn1 B Butt3 J Young2 G O'Reilly

HRS CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP PACE 4

$13,500, R56-R69 SpecHcp, 2600m

1 24451 Flamboyant (1) S Blake 2 78634 Nimah Franco (2) T & G Chmiel 3 3 1X073 Clive (3) D Ross 4 4 73697 Mr Midnight (4) D Mitchell 5 13X0X The Governor (5) T Bagrie 2 6 32505 Enchantee (6) N Le Lievre 1 7 13132 Nandolo (7) J Howe 8 61X45 Pats Dragon (1) G & N Hope 9 1008X Kotare Cullen (2) R Dunn 10 P7X89 Hidden Desire (3) D Flint OPT

3 2 1 4

B Laughton (J) G O'Reilly G Ross M Lewis (J) B Orange T Williams J W Cox2 B Hope (J) J Dunn K Cox4

AIRPARK CANTERBURY MOBILE PACE 1

$10,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+., 1980m 3

1 5X0X0 Jimmy Cannon (1) D Keast 2 224 Glenthorne (2) K Chapman 3 4X3 Diego (3) J Cox 4 36073 Bettor Getta Lover (4) G Dunn 5 X0235 Demeter (5) K Cox 6 52952 Koromiko Eyre (6) B Hill 7 2 Tango Tara (7) J Curtin 8 Kotare Costa (8) R Dunn 9 30625 Chatty Man (9) P Court

J Keast S Tomlinson (J) J W Cox G O'Reilly K Cox K Newman (J) J Curtin J Dunn4 B Orange1

2

Barrier

6:34PM 810

OPT

4 1 3 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ADDINGTON RACEWAY PACE $13,500, R40-R60, 1980m

08957 Doc Seelster (1) D Reardon 00021 American Banner (2) M Smolenski 90314 Cindy Bromac (3) G & N Hope 2P614 Melton Reactor (4) M House 61817 Senorita Margarita (5) B Negus 1557X Direct Control (6) P Court Christian Who 64131 First Class Lady (7) R Todd 11X2 Jazzy Star (8) B White

D Reardon3 J Dunn B Hope (J) C D Thornley J Young B Orange SCRATCHED S Ottley S McNally3

Barrier

10 05031 Huey Lewis (21) R Dunn 11 60728 Sails (u1) S Smolenski

$10,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+., 1980m

1 08809 Zeddie Marit (1) T Bagrie 2 87X72 Look Both Ways (2) L Mosely 3 30888 He Was Romeo (3) R Cameron 4 X006X Thank You (4) G & N Hope 5 2 Aorangi (5) K Townley 6 70 Milly An Eyre (6) M Smolenski 7 65600 Rogie Falls (7) B White 8 3 Phoebe Onyx (8) J Howe 9 X7592 Zsa Zara (9) K Ford

3:10PM OPT 803

4:12PM 805

OPT

OPT

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1193m; Weather: Showers developing later.

HOTEL ASHBURTON MAIDEN 1400M

1 38703 Abrahams (13) 58.5 T Rae 2 340. Lincoln Zephyr (6) 58.5 C Trembath 1 J Lowry 3 059X0 Chorister (11) 58.5 I Rogers T Moseley 4 00X79. Heart Of Fame (4) 58.5 T Burnett B Morgenrood 2 5 82333 Highly Unlikely (8) 57 M & M Pitman K Chowdhoory (a4) 6 35870 Stratton (10) 57 N Coulbeck B Hong (a4) 7 55. Hey Mickey (2) 57 Kennedy/Furlong C Campbell (a2) 8 208. French Cut (7) 56.5 J Blackadder T Jonker (a3) 9 63X00 Realm (9) 56.5 A Browne T Johnson 10 5. Lively Interest (12) 56.5 P Robson G Saejorhor (a4) 3 11 Sure Is (1) 56.5 J & K Parsons G Jogoo (a1) 12 0X0 Miss Dolce Vita (5) 56.5 Sarah & Matthew Smith 1 J Morris 13 30709 Sichuan Dragon (14) 56.5 M McCann K Mudhoo (a1) 14 06 Just Another Day (3) 55 White/Callaway R Hannam

1 4

3 6X257 Barabas (12) 59.5 M & M Pitman 4 04891 Xcuses Xcuses (6) 59 J Blackadder 5 51205. Vice Marshall (2) 58.5 S Clark 6 8X408 Admiral Rous (4) 57.5 K McCauley 7 10X71 Fly To The Sky (7) 57.5 L Robinson 8 Entree 1 9 244X0. Sacred Desire (9) 56 T Rae 10 66206 Czarista (3) 55.5 M Harris 3 11 642X2 Morweka (1) 54.5 T Rae 12 1969X Red Tiara (8) 54 P Robson 13 61500 Attimo (10) 54 K Moore

4

$2,860, C2, 520m 1

X2111 Von Strass 29.94 41235 Shift The Blame 30.47 26818 Homebush Ellie 30.49 66521 Cosmic Stu 30.81 26617 Little Secret 30.44 72442 Know Pudding 30.68 48434 Know Conclusion 30.31 76857 Panel Beater nwtd 28534 Miss Nina 30.92 66263 Archie’s Ranger 30.86

3:56PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBYN HERBERT SPRINT

65466 Hear This 17.30 87835 Tubby Kevie 17.37 45575 Vasterbottenost 17.47 53847 Half Silver Fern 17.39 31578 Gotcha Zena 17.48 67226 Call Me Joe 17.44 51826 Homebush Tesan 17.28 16566 Dusky Brew 17.33 67747 Frosty Blaze nwtd 874X8 Rand 17.19

12:47PM 1 2 2 1 3 4 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10

3

A Bradshaw J Jopson S & B Evans J Dunn D Roberts A Bradshaw M Grant C Roberts S & B Evans J McInerney

1 2 3 4 5 2 6 3 7 8 9 10

1 4

ACTIVE ELECTRICAL CHRISTCHURCH STAKES

86147 Dig Dig Dig 30.63 62212 Hard Questions 30.01 X1111 Mohican Run nwtd 56322 Know Equal 30.66 61286 Zefside 30.75 58488 Homebush Miles nwtd 44255 Sefton Stan 30.60 63767 Jaded Affair nwtd 28534 Miss Nina 30.92 75763 Know Other 30.53

3:25PM

CHRIS & LISA EARL SPRINT

23755 Crushington nwtd X6354 Double Change nwtd 75 Mrs. Presley nwtd Stumpy Bill nwtd 23253 Pacemaker nwtd Smash Grenade nwtd 443 Heidi Hates Rap nwtd 347 Thornado nwtd 487 Rainy River nwtd 26568 Goldstar Shiloah nwtd

12:32PM

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2

$1,365, C0, 295m Trainer

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Compiled by

M Anderson G Smith

4 2 1

d M9 Whanganui Dogs

Today at Hatrick Raceway

December 21

4

Weather: Mainly fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 4:51PM

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 7-8-9-10-11-12

1

PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10

3

31827 Rowdy Ruby 30.42 35155 Cawbourne Ridge 30.38 75731 Bigtime Kate 30.43 33311 Gunnar Blueblood 30.18 25334 Thrilling Eddie 30.13 85172 Cossie Cooper 30.37 F1111 Zipping Cobra 30.15 55414 Cawbourne Zulu 30.56 83875 Quistis Bale 30.15 74467 Dyna Vernon 30.17

5:23PM 1 1 2 4 3 4 5 6 2 7 3 8 9 10

2

1

48628 Alamein Tane 17.86 88823 Another Flag 17.68 43314 Uno Eleven 17.75 33884 Renegade Comet 17.72 71878 Zoe Jean 17.83 88881 Token Vikkers 17.90 11338 Manimal 17.77 64841 Three Amigos 17.55 42522 Bigtime Ivo 17.77 55412 Bigtime Pearl 17.67

2 3

ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C3

$3,325, C3, 520m Trainer 4 S Kite1 J & D Bell2 G & S Fredrickson J McInerney J & D Bell M Olden L Cole3 M Roberts M Roberts M Roberts

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE C2

$1,685, C2, 305m 4

3

Kettlewell & Phillips2 M Flipp N Udy M Flipp1 M Flipp N Udy M Roberts J & D Bell G & S Fredrickson L Cole

GUARDIAN

5:44PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 2 3 3 4 5 1 6 7 4 8 9 10

1 2 3 4 5 4 6 7 8 9 10

1 2 3 4 4 1 5 3 6 7 8 9 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 10

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 8 9 10

1 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 10

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10

b M5 Alexandra Park Harness Today at Alexandra Park

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 6:24PM OPT 501

1

4 2 3

L Cole M Gowan L Cole L Cole L Cole A Turnwald L Cole L Cole L Cole J McInerney

1

FIRST SECURITY C2 HEAT 1

1

$2,860, C2q, 520m

M Flipp G Hodgson L Cole K Gommans B Mitchell L Cole N Udy F Kite D Edlin M Olden

$2,860, C2q, 520m

M Flipp N Udy C Morris S Kite M Flipp L Cole L Cole M Roberts D Edlin M Goodier

$2,390, C4, 305m

Kettlewell & Phillips A Turnwald Ross & Voyce A Turnwald A Turnwald A Turnwald L Cole L Cole G & S Fredrickson J McInerney

$4,735, C4/5, 520m

L Cole L Cole L Cole E Duganzich L Cole M Roberts D Edlin A Turnwald L Cole

ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C3 FINAL $2,135, C3f, 305m

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2 4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2

X1143 Rain Man (1) S Reid 26348 Mach Shard (2) B Purdon 3X771 Solid Gold (3) Cooney/Hopkins 6X315 Triple Eight (4) S Telfer 47293 Sicario (5) Purdon/Rasmussen Northview Hustler 34576 Star Galleria (6) S Reid

Z Butcher B Purdon J Stormont J MacKinnon (J) M Purdon SCRATCHED T Herlihy

Barrier

3

1 4 3 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Barrier

4

T Herlihy T Macfarlane A Poutama

ALABAR MOBILE PACE

$14,500, 3YO+ R58-R67., 1609m

221 Bettorstartdreaming (1) J & J Dickie 113 Nakuru (2) R Dunn 58605 Magilligan Point (3) J Stormont 51513 Blazen River (4) T Herlihy 12975 Buzinga (5) C Dalgety 11X38 Revolver (6) T Herlihy 31354 Make Way (7) R Green 215X6 Kayla Marie (8) Purdon/Rasmussen Barrier

9 1X14 Cyclone Banner (21) T Macfarlane

8:20PM 505

OPT

1

3 4 2

5

T Macfarlane

T Herlihy M McKendry D Balle B Mangos N Chilcott Z Butcher SCRATCHED S Phelan

9

SCRATCHED

Jack Jones

2 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3 1 4 2

Barrier

HAVE A SAFE AND MERRY CHRISTMAS C4 FINAL

3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

4

$2,490, C4f, 305m

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Barrier

Triolet (21) S Telfer

4 2 3 1

9

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 12:26PM OPT 711

1

1 8 Reflectionsofmylife (1) T & G Chmiel 2 0 Snowy Dana (2) G McEwan 3 Delightful Gloria 4 44 Just Wondering (3) J Hay 5 9X994 Myrcella (4) G & C Lee 6 Stingray Tara (5) H Hunter 7 92248 Flaming Jim (u1) H Hunter 8 00X60 Wolfenstein (u2) G & J Knight Barrier

1:01PM 712

OPT

2 1

W Fausett T Herlihy S Phelan S Lawson Z Butcher T Mitchell S Abernethy B Mangos

J MacKinnon (J)

HAVE YOUR NEW YEARS EVE AT ALEX PARK TROT $14,500, R40-R50., 1609m

64258 Saint Michel (1) T Vince 56060 Our Rosa (2) S Cornwall 25954 Sunny Pegasus (3) J Stormont 86783 Mass Destruction (4) Wallis/Hackett 32133 Westy Boyz (5) C Wigg 0X995 Jaccka Josh (6) Wallis/Hackett 05665 Cool Son (7) E Rowden

A Poutama S Cornwall J Stormont T Macfarlane K Marshall M McKendry Z Butcher

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 3 6 1 7 8 4 9 10 11

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3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3

WILLY’S FLOORING LTD PACE

4

$8,000, R40-R51., 2400m

Barrier

9 30X44 Triroyale Brigade (21) N Williamson 10 0X808 The Maroon Marauder (u1) C Laurenson

5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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

E Swain A Milne S Tomlinson (J) M Hurrell (J) G Lee N Williamson K Larsen C Ferguson C Faithful (J) J Morrison (J) K Barclay

SBS BANK LADYSHIP STAKES FINAL (MOBILE PACE)

$12,000, 3YO+ F&M R55., 1609m

Barrier

7

K Barclay B Barclay N Williamson B McLellan M Williamson K Larsen P Hunter M Hurrell (J)

NET TEN EOM AT MACCA LODGE MOBILE PACE

$10,000, 3YO+ R52-R59., 2400m

X0152 Raffy Roo (1) D Baynes 98225 I’m Trouble (2) O Lawrence 127X4 Governor’s Bay (3) L Pearson 64211 The Night Hawk (4) S Breen 45323 Groomsman (5) H Hunter 20154 Triple VC (6) M G Brown 52418 B Mac C (7) J Cox 42281 My Georgie Boy (8) P Hunter

B McLellan J Morrison (J) B Barclay B Williamson M Williamson S Tomlinson (J) J W Cox P Hunter

02972 Magnetic Watch (21) R Swain 34569 Franco Huntington (22) D McLachlan X0901 Zinny Mach (23) M Kerr 14675 Ideal Draw (24) T Stratford 1337X Cast A Shadow (25) B Nicol

R Swain S Walkinshaw N Williamson M Anderson M Hurrell (J)

Barrier

4:28PM OPT 718

4 2

N Williamson A Milne

$9,000, R40-R55, 2400m

X0871 Vintage Rose (1) R Gutsell 1 Bettors Highlight (2) B Gray 22863 April Rose (3) G Smith 9 Opal (4) D Baynes 72616 Tango Dancer (5) C Barron 55X22 Miss V C (6) K Moore 26352 Bunter’s Dream (7) P Hunter 24715 Blarney Babe (8) M Saunders

3:53PM OPT 717

J W Cox S Tomlinson (J) S Walkinshaw M Jones C Ferguson M Williamson A Armour G Lee

RYAL BUSH TRANSPORT LTD TROT

1 PX0X0 Veneto (1) E Swain 2 40095 Matai Jetstar (2) A Milne 2 3 29319 Michelle (3) M Jones 4 5509X Miss Bamboocha (4) C Laurenson 5 77X54 Lynette The Vet (5) G & C Lee 6 81999 Scarlett Lane (6) N Williamson 7 64888 Topnotch Eagle (7) L Veint 8 00653 Sage Trouble (u1) C Laurenson 4 9 1 Delson (u2) N Williamson 1 10 X4802 Zoned Scarlett (u3) B Williamson 3 11 097X1 Somethings Burning (u4) Barclay/Ellis

6

N Williamson S Walkinshaw M Williamson J Morrison (J) J W Cox B McLellan M Jones A Armour J Hay A Milne E Barron (J)

TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD MOBILE PACE

29959 I’m Jimmy James (1) J Cox X9495 First Son (2) S Matheson 30500 Doubt Me Not (3) D McLachlan 058X9 Si Si Senor (4) M Jones 63147 Annie Fitz (5) R Wilson 40693 Matinee Idol (6) H Hunter 99979 Glacier Coaster (7) A Paisley 9545X Magnate Mara (8) G & C Lee

3:18PM OPT 716

C Ferguson M Jones C Faithful (J) M Hurrell (J) E Barron (J) J Morrison (J) K Larsen K McNaught (J)

$8,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+, 2400m

Finn The Belligerent (1) B Shirley 77240 Razcal Alley (2) D McLachlan Tartan Robyn (3) H Hunter 4680X Kiwi Bloke (4) J Morrison Folklore (5) J Cox 36344 Ay Boy (6) B McLellan 66227 Barrett (7) M Jones 266X0 Bettor Rock Again (8) Ray & Tracee Faithful 8X4 Iknow (9) J Hay 0X806 It’s A Laugh (10) A Milne 36545 Square Dealer (u1) C Barron

2:46PM OPT 715

J W Cox G McEwan SCRATCHED J Hay C Lee B Barclay M Williamson C Ferguson

HIGHWAY SERVICES LTD PACE $8,000, NONWINNERS 3YO+ MR40–MR45., 2400m

Barrier

2:11PM OPT 714

2

2

39348 Hans Ideal (1) R Wilson 269X8 Rockahula Joe (2) M Jones 088X4 Particular (3) B Wilson 70X86 Be Inspired (4) G Hunter 64683 Thisexcusebetterbeit (5) C Barron 35400 Poldark (6) D McLachlan X6436 Tad Lincoln (7) J Earl X4807 Wee Ring The Changes (u1) A Paisley

1:36PM OPT 713

S Iremonger (J)

S Abernethy J Stormont A Poutama A Neal M McKendry T Herlihy Z Butcher M Purdon

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 5-6-7-8-9-10 NIGHTCAPS HOTEL/SOUTHLAND VEHICLE SALES PCE

5:03PM 719

9

5:35PM 720

10 MCNEILL’S POULTRY FARM (2006) LTD MOBILE PACE

OPT

1 2 3 2 4 1 5 3 6 7 8 4 9 10 11 OPT

4 2 3 1

$8,000, NON-WIN 3YO+ MR46–MR50, 2400m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver

JOIN THE ATC 2019 SYNDICATE NOW MOBILE PACE

Barrier

10:19PM OPT 509

J MacKinnon (J) N Delany (J) A Harrison (J) D Ferguson (J) A Fitzgerald (J) T Lethaby (J) L Whittaker (J) A Drake (J)

December 22

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1407m; Weather: Showers clearing

$12,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M., 1609m

453X7 Pocket Miss (1) W Fausett 62 Dina Brown (2) T Herlihy 66235 Ghostwriter (3) B Purdon 6X882 Bettathanapokeindeye (4) P Screen 24 Joyous Annabelle (5) B Purdon 4359 Courtney Jane (6) Hollis/Robertson 08804 Fortune Smiles (7) J Abernethy 43 Silvia (8) B Mangos

9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

7

63171 Majestic One (1) J Abernethy X1122 Our Petite Lady (2) J Stormont 25361 Alta Venetia (3) I Moody 10X95 Credit Master (4) A & L Neal 28184 Majestic Ali (5) Wallis/Hackett 91477 KD Hall (6) T Vince 1610X Lovely Bundy (7) P & V Blanchard 06149 Missandei (8) R Todd

8

Tomorrow at Central Southland

4 3 DUNSTAN SUMMER SERIES MOBILE TROT 1 $17,000, R62-R82., 1609m 2

9 13534 Spirit Of Anzac (21) M Berger

9:49PM 508

OPT

$14,500, 4YO+ R46-R65. JUN.D, 1609m

77218 Adieu Flirt (1) J Abernethy 18383 Bounty Lady (2) B Purdon 53426 Rock N Shard (3) A Donnelly 13X21 In The Shadows (4) A Donnelly P3331 Machs Mareta (5) M Purvis 5446X Ruebe Star (6) B Mangos 3X477 American Empress (7) J Young 8X484 Zealand Star (8) R Green

9:19PM 507

OPT

6

CROMBIE LOCKWOOD BLOODSTOCK MOBILE PACE

F Schumacher (J) T Mitchell

b M7 Winton Harness

GARRARDS MOBILE PACE

$12,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+., 1609m

Barrier

3 4

J I Dickie B Mangos J Stormont T Cameron A Poutama T Herlihy Z Butcher M Purdon

1 22 Wet My Whistle (1) R Dunn 2 05 Reckon Im Smart (2) L Driver 3 5 Sheffield Sparky (3) D Balle 4 X9636 Sabreur (4) K Sefonte 5 Mac’s Tomado (5) N Chilcott 6 384 The Notorious One (6) Hollis/Robertson 7 Kolovos 8 35 Mohs Em Down (7) B Purdon

8:50PM OPT 506

9 07566 Speedy Lavros (21) S Argue 10 428X4 Awhi Mai (22) Hollis/Robertson

3 $14,500, 3YO+ R49-R55., 1609m 4 S Phelan J MacKinnon (J) Z Butcher D Ferguson (J) R Close M McKendry T Cameron A Drake (J)

S Abernethy

Barrier

PGG WRIGHTSON MOBILE PACE

04022 Artstanding (1) N McGrath 5248X Carlaw Park (2) S Telfer X3222 Sezana (3) C Dalgety 09989 Drum Withers (4) L Driver 1P56 Pro Surfer (5) R Dunn 173 The Stunning Nun (6) J Young 30081 Crackared (7) C Wigg 02394 Vanhalem (8) C Sharpe

7:50PM 504

OPT

T Herlihy S Phelan S Lawson B Mangos A Poutama Z Butcher J I Dickie

8 3P506 Rave Nation (8) R Paynter

1 3 DUNSTAN SUMMER SERIES MOBILE PACE 4 $17,000, R76+., 1609m 2

Barrier

9 19732 Ruby Rose (21) T Herlihy 3 10 814PX Fantasize (22) T Macfarlane 1 11 48547 Trojan Banner (23) R Green

1 2

A Turnwald R Waite N Udy L Cole J & D Bell W Kite J McInerney L Cole A Turnwald Agent & Williams

5X259 Luck Of The Moment (1) P & V Blanchard 19885 Dauntless (2) Ted & Brett Edwards X1934 Kratos (3) J & J Dickie 31623 Thatgirltrouble (4) B Mangos 28319 Kai Time (5) A Poutama X1000 Agostini (6) P & V Blanchard X2147 Sex On Fire (7) J & J Dickie

7:20PM OPT 503

A Turnwald M Flipp J Hunt M Roberts M Flipp R Waite D P Symes L Cole G & S Fredrickson Agent & Williams

17735 Dynamite Danger 17.79 12723 Dark Syrah 17.77 44222 Opawa Lyon 17.53 52414 Bigtime Hunter 17.58 33717 Polly The Dolly 17.71 22331 Al’s Apprentice 17.59 12686 Nippa-A-Spot 17.82 43518 Bigtime Autumn 17.77 67157 Fantastic Teddy 17.69 18752 Guru Secret 17.67

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

6:54PM 502

OPT

$2,860, C2q, 520m

P Clark W Kite L Cole K Gommans N Udy M Flipp G Hodgson M Flipp D Edlin M Goodier

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9 4-5-6-7-8-9 THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE TROT

$14,500, 3YO+ R53-R60., 1609m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver

WANGANUI TOYOTA C4/5

$2,860, C4/5, 305m

December 21

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Right-handed; Length: 1006m; Weather: Few Showers

THE ROCK 95.2FM C4/5

11

12

G & S Fredrickson Kettlewell & Phillips M Olden M Flipp G & S Fredrickson L Cole J McInerney M Olden M Roberts S Stone

HATRICK DASH C4

51238 Mikachu 17.59 23322 Go Ash 17.61 11671 Celestial Action 17.69 24443 Cawbourne Cruz 17.56 76332 Cawbourne Stick 17.54 21864 King’s Call 17.48 34641 Bigtime Roll 17.65 35636 Bigtime Mike nwtd 11845 Bigtime Bronx 17.65 13755 Guru’s Choice 17.76

10:10PM

$2,035, C3, 305m

PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C2 HEAT 3

34121 Zou Star 30.10 55742 Bigtime OnFire 29.94 32822 Blazin’ Carter 29.83 61388 Tuna Speed 30.32 63315 Bigtime Lily 30.18 43567 Gray Bale 30.23 23175 Jinja Flash 30.21 46321 Nature’s Gent 29.68 45884 Bigtime Forest 30.20

9:40PM

4 1 2

7

8

L Cole L Cole L Cole S Kite L Cole L Cole L Cole A Turnwald L Cole

LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C2 HEAT 2

32248 Alamein Lady 17.79 1X547 Miss Claude nwtd 63557 Jinja Loren 17.63 67157 Fantastic Teddy 17.69 46538 Oskitz nwtd 35553 Mila Mila 17.50 15644 Bigtime Lucy 17.55 75711 Bigtime Basher 17.37 71587 Bigtime Steve 17.70 61886 Macey Baxter 17.88

9:10PM

4

6

17343 Hot Mayhem nwtd 16142 Stormy Jay 30.55 75356 Bigtime Monty 30.28 35127 Cawbourne Chops nwtd 21776 Opawa Mine 30.42 25128 Opawa Plum 31.03 F7163 Golden Pixel 30.50 26111 Eye Far nwtd 26538 Azandei nwtd 48187 Electrical Storm 30.46

8:40PM 1 3 2 3 4 5 4 6 2 7 1 8 9 10

5

52611 Idol Alan 30.90 24821 Opawa Denise 30.46 12534 Cawbourne Foxy 30.26 55213 Bigtime Maci 30.53 23451 Our Tyson 30.62 31168 Bigtime Kiss 30.56 26511 Bigtime Jetty 30.65 46144 Cawbourne Taylor 30.05 26538 Azandei nwtd 86268 Rose And Crown 30.55

8:10PM

$4,030, C4, 520m

AON CPF C3

11332 Lucky James 30.59 37232 Billy’s Churn nwtd 74556 Bigtime Craig 30.25 31645 He’s A Sharkie nwtd 56222 Tuff Knight 30.37 61156 Bigtime Liam 30.11 41167 Jay Mike 30.43 62212 Bigtime On Track nwtd 26538 Azandei nwtd 155X8 World Freakshow 30.47

7:40PM

2

4

76167 Podium Phobia 17.66 21618 Bigtime Charlie 17.56 11141 Sir Duggie 17.21 23X83 No Time Toulouse 17.56 6671F Bigtime Eve 17.41 13336 Hypocritical 17.32 11152 Kathlee 17.59 52825 Bigtime Blackie 17.48 27528 Bigtime Victory 17.53 61886 Macey Baxter 17.88

7:13PM

1 3 2

J P PRINT PETONE C4

52428 Missing Allegro 17.62 18866 Ivanhov 17.71 35571 Running Freer 17.72 22116 Eight Oh Three 17.82 27671 Bigtime Spark 17.74 21111 Bigtime Pete 17.32 45211 Doosh 17.59 14715 Breed Apart 17.75 17761 Cawbourne Agar 17.79 68338 Agent Anna 17.94

6:44PM 1 2 1 3 3 4 4 5 6 2 7 8 9 10

3

41287 Sub Eighteen 30.50 64623 Bigtime Mia 30.22 82338 Bigtime Acacia 30.36 73376 Rapper Tilly 30.40 53251 Trojan Hoarse 30.38 42525 Bigtime Wendle 30.10 78747 Bigtime Caleb 30.12 65432 Roman Nose Zarr nwtd 45884 Bigtime Forest 30.20

6:16PM

2

WEEKEND RACING GUIDE

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OTAUTAU FOUR SQUARE WAIRIO CUP HANDICAPPACE $14,999, R60-R110 SpecHcp, 2400m

320P1 Shezacullengirl (1) Barclay/Ellis 24412 Nearis Green (2) J Hay 54743 Sagwitch (3) S Breen 56019 Son Of Lana (4) M G Brown X0312 Smokin By (5) M Kerr Vintage Cheddar 45224 Maidonthebeach (6) H Hunter 5018X Rakarover (7) P Hunter 7X235 Mach’s Back (u1) Barclay/Ellis 63727 Delight My Soul (1) S Baucke 4637X Royal Bengal (2) T Stratford 71596 Tiziano (3) H Hunter

M Jones J Hay M Hurrell (J) B Barclay N Williamson SCRATCHED M Williamson P Hunter K Barclay C Ferguson M Anderson J Morrison (J)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

LOT 176 ALL HEART (LOVE YOU/SUN MIST) HCP TROT

$10,000, R56-R100 SpecHcp, 2400m

66734 Grace O’Malley (1) C Thomas 5X406 Dipendra (2) T Stevens 7X221 That’s The Story (3) P Williamson 21857 Zoey’s Gift (4) P Williamson 0X511 Springbank Lachie (5) P Williamson 00X23 Beg Hall (6) J Cox 1X021 Wee Man Trouble (u1) Barclay/Ellis Super Fast Pat 22023 King Cassidy (u2) B Gray 00231 Spotlight The Valley (1) R Wilson X0434 Sundons Wish (1) I Jamieson

P Hunter R Stevens B Williamson M Williamson B Barclay K Butt (J) N Williamson SCRATCHED B Gray J Morrison (J) I Jamieson

$9,000, 3YO+ F&M R40-R59., 1609m

Smoke N Reactor 13328 Excellent (1) Barclay/Ellis 23532 Betstars Blue Jean (2) M Saunders X4772 Dachy (3) I Goodman 41226 Gotta Be Downtown (4) Barclay/Ellis 18125 Bridesdale Robyn (5) R Wilson 66X19 Rise Above This (6) L Pearson 31P00 Theodora Hope (u1) A Paisley

SCRATCHED K Barclay M Hurrell (J) S Tomlinson (J) J Morrison (J) K McNaught (J) B Barclay E Barron (J)

Barrier

c M2

Te Rapa Races

Tomorrow at Te Rapa

December 22

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1800m; Straight: 420m; Rail: True | 44mm rain overnight; Weather: Few showers DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 12:35PM OPT 211

1

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 2-3-4, 6-7-8 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 3-4-5-6-7-8 LEGENDS DAY - FEB 9th - HOSPO PACKAGES LIVE NOW

$25,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1500m PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey

4 3 2 1

1 31768 Ohceedee (1) 59.5 S Cole 2 50X10 Polzeath (3) 59.5 M & K Murdoch 3 72163. Abacus (6) 58.5 J Wheeler 4 3X0X4 Pattern (2) 58.5 TeamRogerson 5 240X2 True Enough (7) 58.5 Baker/Forsman 6 1X1 Paisley Park (4) 58 Richardson/Parker 7 362X0 Hot Saki (8) 56 S Ritchie 8 149X1 Concert Hall (5) 55.5 James/Wellwood 9 517X3 Scaglioni (9) 55.5 M Evans

J Riddell L Satherley S Spratt R Elliot (a1) O Bosson M Coleman V Colgan S McKay A Jones

1:10PM 212

2

$10,000, MDN, 1600m

1:45PM 213

3

$35,000, OPN HCP, 1600m

OPT

PRINT HOUSE 1600

1 0X209 Noble Star (11) 58.5 J Bell 2 47084 Piggy Malone (12) 58.5 D Waddell 3 487X0. Guillocharm (2) 58.5 T & M Carter 4 60X0 Holy Loch (6) 58.5 M Falconer 5 060X0 Impeccable Choice (10) 58.5 C Cameron 3 6 6X039 The Buzz (8) 57 M & K Murdoch 2 7 X0256 The Last Tsunami (5) 56.5 N Elliott 8 7 Seemax (3) 56.5 M Wallace 4 9 0X008 Soda (7) 56.5 D Weatherley 10 830 Scomadi (4) 55 T Pike 1 11 46 Stilton (9) 55 Richardson/Parker 12 57 Shezthewonforus (1) 55 Wallace/Peard OPT

1 4 2 3

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 4 8 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

3

LODGE CITY RENTALS 1600

190X3 Chance To Dance (3) 63 J Richards 70X35 Farm Boy (5) 54.5 T & M Carter 23106 Athena Baby (1) 54 J Bell 95974 Elusive Treasure (4) 54 M Da Cruz 41121 The Mitigator (2) 54 P McKay 3843X Victory Drive (6) 54 Baker/Forsman

2:20PM 214

OPT

4

C Burdan (a4) S Spratt T Thornton D Danis (a3) S McKay A Goindasamy (a4)

THEBESTLITTLEBOOKSTORE.CO.NZ 1400

$10,000, MDN 3YO, 1400m

4X333 Lite My Cigar (13) 57.5 B Hawtin O Bosson 8X733 Senor Moss (1) 57.5 TeamRogerson S Spratt 24 The Garrison (7) 57.5 W Hillis D Danis (a3) 2X64 Trouble (12) 57.5 M & K Murdoch L Innes Gehrig (4) 57.5 James/Wellwood V Colgan Grand Award (9) 57.5 F Ritchie T Thornton Playwrite (6) 57.5 T Pike M McNab Sword In Stone (15) 57.5 L Brennan S McKay 6 Sponge Bob (5) 57.5 Richardson/Parker T Yanagida (a3) Dependsonsituation (11) 57.5 Moroney/Gerard P Pilley (a2) 0 Germanicus (8) 57.5 D Guy 6X07 Ollie (16) 57.5 S Marsh 844 Angelica (14) 55.5 Richardson/Parker M Coleman 5 Flomiline (10) 55.5 James/Wellwood R Elliot (a1) 6 Get The Treats (3) 55.5 R Kramer L Satherley 9X9. Flying (2) 55.5 M & K Murdoch J Fawcett (a2)

2:55PM 215

OPT

5

$22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1500m

6

$22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m

FOSTER MAINTAIN 1500

1 9X300 Iffindoubt (5) 59.5 M & K Murdoch 2 41 Hinchin Power (2) 59 Baker/Forsman 3 48135 Roc Ya Sox (11) 58 J Wheeler 4 130X0 Next Up (4) 58 S Hale 5 78007 Manhattan Flame (6) 57.5 S Crawford 2 6 X4455 Aniceta (9) 57 K Zimmerman 3 7 958X6 Artiste (8) 56.5 Baker/Forsman 8 3X950. Swinging Skirts (7) 56.5 M Falconer 9 10X07. Toitoi (3) 55.5 S McKee 10 71480. Patsys Lass (10) 55 E Green 11 0X0X0 Hoyt Axton (1) 55 P Coutts

1 4

3:30PM 216

OPT

Disclaimer: TAB and MetService have endeavored to ensure the correctness of the information; neither TAB, MetService related companies, nor any of their respective employees or agents make representation as to its accuracy or reliability nor will they, subject to law, be liable for any loss arising in any way from, or in connection with, errors or omissions in any information provided (including responsibility to any person or reason of negligence). TAB may alter the odds after publication – please check odds when placing selections.

L Innes J Riddell S Spratt C Dell D Danis (a3) M McNab O Bosson L Satherley M Coleman R Smyth D Hain

NATIONWIDE LIVESTOCK 1200

1 337X2 High Distinction (7) 60 C Cole 2 126X Benaud (3) 59 TeamRogerson 3 X631X Civilised (15) 59 T Da Cruz 4 8X778 I Am Gracie (14) 58 M & K Murdoch 5 34824 Liquid Inspiration (4) 58 W Hillis 2 6 5269X Miss Dalghar (1) 58 F Ritchie 7 2X644 Pitch And Switch (9) 58 B Hawtin 8 6X085. Nothinglefttolose (10) 57.5 J Graham 9 X4602 Vasiliki (12) 57 K Zimmerman 10 X36X5. Bellinsky (2) 56.5 P & D Williams 4 11 32830 Sistabeel (11) 56.5 L Noble 1 12 X75X5 Crystallize (8) 56.5 D Walker 13 X7176 Autumn Wild (13) 55 O'Sullivan/Scott 14 0000X Jud Strunk (5) 55 P Coutts 0 15 38X76. Seduttore (6) 57.5 S Marsh

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T Thornton T Yanagida (a3) S Spratt J Riddell S McKay O Bosson D Danis (a3) J Nason R Elliot (a1) L Innes L Satherley M Coleman

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M Coleman R Elliot (a1) J Riddell J Fawcett (a2) T Newman (a3) S Spratt O Bosson

D Danis (a3) V Colgan L Innes A Goindasamy (a4) E McCall (a4) M McNab

Racing 32 Ashburton Guardian

www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, December 21, 2018

■ AWAPUNI

Focus on next challenge Sylvia Kay is planning on leaving Awapuni tomorrow in a happier place than she was departing Trentham on Captain Cook Stakes day.

The Levin trainer was bitterly disappointed after Dolcetto was held up behind the weakening leader Mauna Kea on the turn in the Group One 1600m feature and was unable to get clear running room for the remainder of the race.

To make matters worse, Dolcetto’s stablemate Sylvester was denied a clear run in the Chalmers Handicap (2500m) and was also unplaced.

Kay will look for better luck with the pair when Dolcetto tackles the Gr.2 Kamada Park Manawatu Challenge Stakes (1400m) and Sylvester contests the Gr.3 Hotel Coachman Manawatu Cup (2200m) on Saturday.

“You have days like that.

“Only one horse can win a race.

“You just have to suck it up and move on,” Kay said, reflecting on the Trentham meeting.

“Dolcetto just got carted back just as he was starting to make a run.

“Jason [Waddell, jockey] said he was absolutely full of running but had nowhere to go. I was pretty gutted after that because he could have won that race with an ounce of luck.

“The horse is really well.

“He was a bit naughty in the gates before that race but hopefully they will put him in last and he won’t do that again.”

A winner of eight of his 19 starts, including four from just

Earlier this week injured jockey Maija Vance and faithful dog Toro visited Haunui Farm, where the Auckland branch of the NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association presented her with a cheque for just over $7800. The Cambridge jockey suffered extensive injuries after a fall at Rotorua on September 16.

Two of the vertebrae in her spine were fractured with another three out of line, and she underwent a four-hour operation to have rods and a metal plate inserted. She also suffered two punctured lungs, several broken ribs, facial injuries including six broken teeth. - NZME

Skye Bogenhuber’s hard work ethic has resulted in the key ride on Oakfield Monarch at Eagle Farm. Bogenhuber has developed a winning association with the former NSW galloper and they will be aiming for their fourth win in a row in the TAB Handicap (2200m). Trainer Tony Gollan gave Bogenhuber the ride because the gelding races well for her and as a reward for her willingness to travel to ride him.

- AAP Dolcetto is looking for better luck in the Manawatu Challenge Stakes at Awapuni tomorrow. five starts at Awapuni, Dolcetto has won seven races on tracks rated slow or worse.

TAB bookmakers opened Dolcetto at $10.50 in a Manawatu Challenge Stakes market headed

by Ocean Emperor at $2.60 and Wyndspelle at $4.50, but Kay felt her charge was well placed for a compensation win.

“He’s got to make amends for what happened at Trentham,” Kay said. “We’ve had a lot of rain

and he handles a rain-affected track.

“Weight-for-age suits him too because it’s hard lugging the 60 and 61 kilos around. He’s a strong horse but it’s not easy when those other horses only have 54.”

Kay was also pleased with Sylvester going into the Manawatu Cup, in which TAB bookmakers had him as a $46 outsider in a market headed by Glory Days at $2.80.

“He’s always running on really well. He always tries his best but he just needs to strike the right tempo.

“He always relaxes in his races and he’ll be running on well,” said Kay, who has yet to decide on upcoming starts for Dolcetto and Sylvester.

“There’s the Wellington meeting coming up so there’s plenty coming up but I haven’t really looked past Saturday.” - NZME

to Dance made a pleasing return to the racetrack at Awapuni last month for trainer Jamie Richards, after a ten month absence through injury, placing behind Beefeater over 1500m.

“It was one out of the box really,” Galvin said. “He had ten

months away from the track and starting over 1500m I thought it was a very encouraging run.

“There was always going to be a question mark about his firstup performance, but Jamie was pretty stoked with the run.”

Chance to Dance’s previous

start had been the Trentham Stakes in January and a series of unfortunate events resulted in his extended layoff.

“The horse has had a few issues, so we had deliberately taken our time with him to get those issues right,” Galvin said. - NZME

Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Mind the mussels: Protection for wetland habitants Work is underway to protect the habitat of freshwater mussels and native fish thanks to a local landowner and the Ashburton Water Zone Committee’s Immediate Steps fund.

Freshwater mussels, typically found in small-fast flowing streams, are under threat in New Zealand due to a loss of habitat.

A small population of the mussels have been found in the Upper Hinds Catchment in a stream in Swamp Grass wetland. This 8ha area is covered with sliver The Ashburton Water Zone Committee is a community led committee supported by councils. fb.com/canterburywater

Support for Vance

Bogenhuber keeps ride

Cups campaign ahead for Chance to Dance Thoroughbred syndicator Fortuna have experienced a stellar season-to-date with Group One-winning mare Melody Belle, but the return of another topclass horse has Fortuna Director John Galvin just as excited.

Multiple stakes winner Chance

In brief

tussock, carex, and native plants that provide shelter for native species along the stream margins.

The plants' growth has been stunted due to stock grazing so the funding will help to fence off the area to help it regenerate. A second wetland on the property will also be fenced off to protect carex and toetoe.

If you have a local biodiversity project that could benefit from funding support visit www.ecan.govt.nz/biodiversity.

Protecting two wetlands in the Hinds area is important to ensure habitats of freshwater mussels and native fish are not affected by grazing stock.

Maloney out injured In-form jockey Ryan Maloney will miss the holiday period meetings after being injured in a fall at Doomben. Maloney was tossed from The Socialist after the horse stumbled about 200m past the line after winning the Class Three Handicap.

It originally appeared Maloney had escaped serious injury as he was able to walk back to scale. But Maloney’s manager Glen Courtney said it was later determined Maloney had four broken ribs and a punctured lung.

- AAP

Vasil denies doping Trainer Tony Vasil denies being involved in any way in the ‘Aquanita eight’ top-ups conspiracy, arguing other people went behind his back to dope his horses. Vasil said he did not know about horses being given illegal race day treatments and never administered any top-ups or asked anyone to do it on his behalf. He repeatedly denied any involvement in the cheating conspiracy at the appeal over his three-year disqualification.

- AAP

Sport www.guardianonline.co.nz

Friday, December 21, 2018

Ashburton Guardian 33

■ RUGBY

Top 30 rugby players of 2018 It’s an the impossible task of ranking the best Kiwi rugby players in 2018, a year of Commonwealth Games triumphs, big strides in women’s rugby, and the All Blacks getting toppled by a Northern superpower, but here’s the list anyway.

30. Ngani Laumape In some respects, not a great year for Laumape because he was unable to establish himself with the All Black selectors. Indeed, coach Steve Hansen publicly questioned his communication/decision making and sent him back to the provinces. Some smashing moments for the Hurricanes and the All Blacks.

29. George Bridge Deceptively quick, deceptively tall. Excellent under the high ball, covers left wing and fullback, unproven on the right. Destined for Crusaders greatness as a star Canterbury junior. Epitomises the fresh Scott Robertson era at the Super Rugby champions. World Cup squad bolter potential.

28. Charles Piutau While he had a belated start to the year due to injury, Piutau is one of few overseas pros who would still be pushing for a spot in the All Blacks had he stayed at home.

The Northern Hemisphere game doesn’t always cater to his natural gifts but Piutau still manages to make the most of his chances.

27. Owen Franks Year 10 as an All Black and not much has changed – Franks is consistently unwavering at scrum time. He played nine or more tests for the ninth time of his career as he remains the first choice open side. Key member of the All Blacks side.

26. Selica Winiata Small in stature with a huge heart, Winiata manages to juggle rugby commitments with her full time job as a constable in the Palmerston North police force, and primary caregiver for her two nephews. What a woman. Winiata is a fleet-footed speedster who has left plenty of defenders for dead.

25. Liam Squire Another player to have a season

hindered by injuries, Squire was one of the Highlanders’ most reliable bodies when he was on the pitch during Super Rugby.

24. TJ Perenara Edged ahead in test calculations, thanks mainly to Aaron Smith’s decline. Still doesn’t have Smith’s class as a passer, but he’s like a fourth loose forward which suits the claustrophobic test conditions.

23. Ryan Crotty Steven Hansen and co’s number one pick at centre with eight starts but didn’t get the nod for the England test with Jack Goodhue starting at 13. A battle looms in the midfield in 2019 with six serious contenders vying for spots.

22. Dane Coles After a 2017 to forget, hampered by a long layoff from injury, the All Blacks veteran began to return to his best later in the season in the black jersey. The battle between Coles and Taylor for a starting spot should be a fascinating watch next year.

21. Anton Lienert-Brown Made 11 test appearances for the All Blacks with seven of those coming from the bench, where he is arguably more influential. He certainly didn’t hurt his chances of a World Cup spot next year.

20. Karl Tu’inukuafe One of the great stories in 2018 was the sudden rise of Tu’inukuafe. He began the season without a Super Rugby contract, was called up to the Chiefs in an injury crisis and three months later was in the All Blacks for the same reason.

19. Aaron Smith Extraordinary fall from grace, not helped by his off field image.

His energy and pinpoint passing was, not long ago, seen as essential to the All Blacks’ operation.

Now there are doubters.

18. Scott Barrett Confirmed himself as one of the best locks in world rugby, deputising for Brodie Retallick. A poser for the All Blacks in the World Cup year - is he good enough to start as a converted blindside flanker?

17. Kelly Brazier

It will be a while before anyone forgets that try against Australia to clinch gold in the Commonwealth Games final. Brazier was a key member of the Black Ferns Sevens squad as they collected Commonwealth and World Cup titles.

16. Kieran Read A rare down year for the All Blacks skipper who struggled with injuries and form, however expectation are always very high for one of, if not the greatest, the number eights to play for New Zealand.

15. Damian McKenzie McKenzie has always provided that spark for an offense. Given the No 10 jersey for the Chiefs, that was on full display. While he had a few less than impressive moments, he continued to dazzle with ball in hand.

14. Ardie Savea There’s a reason New Zealand Rugby didn’t want to lose Savea to the North. The All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward showed career best form in 2018. NZR should be thrilled to have kept the 25-year-old in New Zealand for another two seasons.

13. Sam Cane A season hampered by injuries for the All Blacks first choice number seven. Cane missed parts of the Chiefs campaign with a knee injury before his test season was derailed by a scary neck injury in Pretoria. Faces a tough road to get back to form.

12. Sarah Goss Captain fantastic. Instrumental to the Black Ferns Sevens’ success in 2018, with seemingly every attacking move coming through her calm and composed hands. Goss is an inspirational leader, a highly skilled rugby player who never seems to tire.

11. Jack Goodhue Established – surely – as the new All Black backline rock. A season slightly interrupted by glandular fever, but his debut against France in June marked the beginning of what is almost certainly a long test career.

10. Richie Mo’unga The breakout star of 2018. With an offensive arsenal and great abil-

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ity to read the game, Mo’unga was a driving force behind the Crusaders’ Super Rugby-winning campaign. Earned a regular All Blacks spot by the end of the season.

9. Kendra Cocksedge Cocksedge has come about as close as you can to clocking rugby.

Already with a Sevens world series title and Rugby World Cup to her name, the Black Ferns halfback added the Kelvin R Tremain award for best overall player at the NZ Rugby awards this year; the first woman to do so.

8. Ben Smith Is he a wing or he is a fullback?

Maybe we’ll never know the answer as he heads into his final season in New Zealand. Smith played 13 tests this year, seven on wing and six at 15. He clocked the most minutes of any All Black in 2018 and despite being in the autumn of his career he was the only member of the squad to make Telegraph’s team of the autumn tests.

7. Sam Whitelock Captained the Crusaders to a second Super Rugby title, brought up 100 test caps, captain the All Blacks to four test wins, played at a ridiculous high level throughout the year ... not much to complain about for Whitelock this season.

6. Michaela Blyde

She’s so good that whenever she gets the ball and doesn’t score, it’s a disappointment. That’s how high the expectations are. Blyde finished with the second most tries on the Sevens series with 37 and was the top try scorer at the World Cup with nine.

5. Codie Taylor Backed up a brilliant 2017 with another great season for both the Crusaders and the All Blacks. Ever-reliable at set-piece time, Taylor can also produce in open play as he showed when he evaded Siya Kolisi and set up Aaron Smith to spark the All Blacks’ incredible comeback win against the Springboks in Pretoria.

4. Rieko Ioane In a relatively quiet year compared to his 2017 breakout season, Ioane still scored the most tries of any test player in 2018, dotting down on 11 occassions in 11 matches for the All Blacks.

3. Portia Woodman Woodman is one of those athletes who has a distinct aura on the field, a magnetic presence that not only attracts defenders but also eyeballs whether you’re watching her at the stadium or on TV screens. She’s one of the most recognisable players in the sport, and continues to set the standard with her pace, skill and athleticism.

2. Beauden Barrett Emerged from a difficult season with the Hurricanes to quickly find form with the All Blacks in June. Something of a forgotten feat, four tries against the Wallabies at Eden Park saw him become the first No 10 in the history of test rugby to do so. One of the world’s best attacking talents.

1. Brodie Retallick Restricted by injury and, yet, still superb. Without doubt the most influential player in world rugby. Whether it is carrying, cleaning, dominating the lineout or defending, Retallick does it all to lift those around him. Who will ever forget the cheeky dummy he sold to Wallabies playmaker Bernard Foley? On another level for a tight forward. Best player on the park at Twickenham.

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In brief Gallen-Hopoate all on Cronulla Sharks captain Paul Gallen will fight former two-time Australian heavyweight boxing champion John Hopoate in Sydney next February. Gallen has an 8-0 record, while ex-NRL star Hopoate, who hasn’t fought since March 2010, has a 12-5 log. The fight will be at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on February 8.

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Wade gets aggressive England’s James Wade declared he “wanted to really hurt” Japanese player Seigo Asada after aggressively shouting in his face during their World Darts Championship match. World No.9 Wade was given a major scare by the qualifier at Alexandra Palace before eventually progressing to the third round 3-2. “I wanted to really hurt him in his face,” an unrepentant Wade said.

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Ashburton rider Harriet Stock, riding EB Esperenza, will be one of the locals in action at the Ashburton Area ESNZ show jumping and show hunter show this weekend.

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The Ashburton Area ESNZ is gearing up to host a big weekend of show jumping and show hunter action at the Ashburton A&P Showgrounds.

More than 300 horses and ponies and 190 riders from across the South Island will converge on Ashburton for the event, which is being held on the weekend before Christmas for the first time.

The Ashburton Area ESNZ usually hold shows in November and January, but this season the January competition is moved to the weekend before Christmas, and their first scheduled show of the year had to be called off after a deluge of rain in the days leading up to it left the showgrounds too sodden to be used.

Ashburton Area ESNZ spokesperson Kate Moorhead said this week’s rain wasn’t likely to have the same effect though, which was good because the event had attracted good entries, despite its close proximity to Christmas.

She said the event has received huge support from local businesses and it promised to be an event not to be missed.

The two action-packed days of show jumping and show hunter action will be covering everything from training pony classes and low hunter at 60cm right

through to the horse and pony grand prix classes.

Donella Still from Otago would be in charge of the show jumping courses in ring one, while Tony Hutton of South Canterbury was the course designer in ring two, and Christine Johnson of Otago was building the tracks in ring three.

The top local hopes in the higher stakes lie with Kimberley Bird, following a superb win in the Horse Grand Prix at Southland last weekend, while Harriet Stock would be competing in the Pony Grand Prix event.

Another top local, Lucinda Askin – who had just begun competing at world cups – was not competing this weekend.

The world cup events are conducted using 1.40 to 1.60 metre jumps and competitors accumulate point and at the end the person with the most points represents New Zealand at the world cup finals.

This weekend’s show hunter highlights are set to include the Amateur New Zealand High Points, Junior and Adult Rider Equitation, culminating with the Show Hunter Horse Championship and Pony Show Hunter championship classes.

Competition will run each day from 8.30am through until later afternoon.

Entry is free and food will be available on the grounds.

Sunday, December 23 Ashburton Racecourse First race 12.05 pm Family Fun day at the Races. Admission gold coin donation with proceeds to local branch of Cancer Society.

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Jose’s $704m spend-up Manchester United’s top brass have been left fuming after Jose Mourinho spent a whopping $704 million on buying talent in his little over two years in charge – yet has left the club with very little to show for it.

The 55-year-old Portuguese was sacked on Tuesday, halfway through his third season at Old Trafford, after guiding United to their worst start to a Premier League season in almost three decades.

Mourinho signed a new contract last January, forcing the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward to fork out another $42 million to get rid of the outspoken manager.

The payoff, plus the fact that Mourinho’s big spending had failed to deliver any significant silverware, has left club officials seething, according to The Sun. He spent $156 million on French superstar Paul Pogba, $132 million on Romelu Lukaku, $82 million on Fred, $70 million on Nemanja Matic, $54 million on Victor Lindelof, $52 million on Eric Bailly, $46 million on Henrikh Mkhitaryan and $33 million

Jose Mourinho spent a great deal of money at Man United. on Diogo Dalot.

United won the Europa League and League Cup in Mourinho’s first season in charge, after replacing Dutchman Louis van Gaal in 2016.

His fractured relationship with Pogba also made headlines across the globe, with the World Cup-winning midfielder taking a

swipe at Mourinho shortly after news broke of his departure.

Pogba later deleted the post from his Instagram account.

United are sixth on the Premier League table, 19 points behind leaders Liverpool and have made their worst start to the competition in 28 years.

Mourinho was given his

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According to earlier reports, Mourinho left club officials angered in February due to his attire at a memorial for the Munich Air disaster.

The service commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster – the darkest moment in the club’s history when the plane carrying the side back from a European Cup match in Belgrade crashed, killing eight players and three staff.

Mourinho turned up to the memorial in a black hoodie under his club suit and instead of dress shoes wore sneakers.

Players wore suit and ties as did officials and other coaching staff at the club.

According to the Times, Mourinho’s choice of clothes angered senior United figures who were ‘appalled’ by the casual clothing.

Despite that ‘nobody had the gumption’ to tell him to change.

Mourinho also reportedly embarrassed United officials when he got into a scuffle with members of Chelsea’s backroom staff in October.

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Home game in Sydney Anxiety over home crowd numbers has prompted the Wellington Phoenix to take their February A-League match against Sydney FC to Campbelltown Stadium in Sydney.

The clash on February 23 couldn’t be staged at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium because of a Kapa Haka festival, forcing Phoenix management to seek alternative venues in New Zealand. An average crowd size of 6229 in five home games this season is a disappointing return for the Phoenix, who are under pressure to improve that figure.

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Clarification A story in yesterday’s Guardian stated that Archie Redfern was Mid Canterbury’s best batsman at the recent Canterbury under-17 cricket tournament. That honour in fact went to Isaac Bazley who scored a total of 118 runs, with a highest single score of 65, which saw him finish fourth in the tournament’s overall rankings, one spot ahead of Redfern. Mid Canterbury’s Harry McMillan was Mid Canterbury’s top bowler, finishing seventh in the tournament’s overall standings. His best figures for the week were 4/8 and he finished with an economy rate of 2.31. Both Redfern and McMillan made the Canterbury Under-17 team.

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Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): When it’s your turn to take a bow, you’ll be brief and hand the moment to the many others who helped. You’ll do this because it feels comfortable. You can’t help that it also makes you socially unstoppable.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): There are people you feel so connected to that it’s as though your souls signed a contract to be intertwined.

Autonomy is still important though, perhaps even more so with this type of closeness.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You’re incomparable really, but if you must compare yourself, and it’s hard not to on a day like today, then at least make a favourable comparison and move quickly on from that. It’s no place to dwell.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Head in the clouds? That’s OK. You’re at your best when you’re combining your reality with your dream of it. And you will dream more beautifully with pretty things around you to inspire you.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You made contributions that were either overlooked or taken for granted.

Reintroduce them. The times have changed.

Now they need what you’re contributing and they’ll be much more appreciative.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Fun day – a playful mood takes hold. Relationships are better with humour.

Your joking around will land perfectly as long as you keep it light and positive.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You always feel better about yourself after you do a round of excellent hard work. So why would you rob others of that self-esteem boost? They want to work for you. Let them.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): If the path seems to offer no challenge, then it’s a lie. You’ll look for the hard parts, the possible pitfalls and motives.

This you’ll do not out of cynicism, but rather in an effort for optimum preparation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Expectation hinges on imagination. The bigger the imagination, the higher the expectation. So if your fantasy has proven outsized for reality, maybe it’s because you’ve augmented powers of vision.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You’ll create an atmosphere to people to enjoy. It reflects you – your style, appetites and intentions. Music will be an important part of this, an element that’s a shortcut to putting people at ease.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): It’s a puzzle of a day, but you can handle it. There’s a way to make this whole thing work out with many smiles. The most important thing is to stay cool and keep your inside voice on the inside.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): It takes a minute to get to know a situation well enough to figure out how you’re going compartmentalise all that goes along with it. Later you can decide what to pay attention to and what to tune out.

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ACROSS 1. Pacify (4) 3. Overshadows (8) 9. Very old (7) 10. Worth (5) 11. Judge incorrectly (12) 14. Gesture of approval (3) 16. Spread through (5) 17. Play on words (3) 18. Thinking carefully (12) 21. Commotion, uproar (3-2) 22. Feeling of great pleasure (7) 23. Worries (8) 24. Form of poker (4)

Previous quick solution

Previous solution: ale, alp, ape, elan, lane, lap, lea, lean, leap, nap, nape, neap, pal, pale, pan, pane, panel, pea, peal, pean, pen, penal, plan, plane, plea

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Good Very Good How 8many words 12 of Excellent three or 14 more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginningsolution: with a capital areape, allowed. ale, alp, elan, Previous There’s least oneleap, five-letter word. lane, lap, at lea, lean, nap, nape, neap, pale,Good pan,12 pane, panel,14 pea, Goodpal, 8 Very Excellent peal, pean, pen, penal, plan, plane, plea

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Top 30 best Kiwis in rugby

Jose’s massive spend-up

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Robbie Bennett (right) presents a trophy first donated by the Bennett family 38 years ago, to Mid Canterbury hockey player Ashleigh Blakemore.

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Dedicated player a worthy trophy recipient A stellar season on the hockey turf has led to Ashleigh Blakemore becoming the 2018 recipient of a long-standing Mid Canterbury Hockey trophy.

Blakemore, 14, was this week officially presented with the H. Bennett Trophy for being Mid Canterbury’s most improved second

grade player in the 2018 hockey season.

The cup was presented to Blakemore by Robbie Bennett, whose father donated the trophy to Mid Canterbury Hockey in 1980. Each year it alternates between a girl and a boy.

Blakemore was chosen as this

year’s recipient after a year playing for Mid Canterbury’s newest hockey team, Opuke Hakatere.

A secondary schools girls’ team, Opuke Hakatere played in the Mid/South Canterbury second grade women’s competition.

The team was coached by Brent Gray, who described Blakemore

as a dedicated player.

“Ashleigh has come through the grades playing for Wakanui and has always been a dedicated player who does the job asked of her without question and is developing new skills along the way,” Gray said.

“The team have benefited from

Ashleigh’s clean, low tackles and strong clearing of the ball and in doing so, finding a player from her team with a well-directed pass.

“It has been a pleasure to watch Ashleigh’s hockey develop this year and know that she is always a dependable player to have on the turf.”

No corruption in tennis An independent investigation has found no evidence of institutional corruption in professional tennis or any cover-up by its international governing bodies.

The Independent Review of Integrity in Tennis was set up in February 2016 following allegations of

match-fixing and betting-related corruption particularly in some lower levels of the sport.

An interim report in April by the panel of three lawyers recommended among other things that tennis should stop selling live scoring data at the lowest levels,

and eliminate betting sponsorships in the sport.

The panel’s final report “maps out a comprehensive route for the sport to follow in combating betting-related corruption, particularly the vulnerabilities highlighted at the lower levels of the game,”

the joint statement by the tennis bodies said.

“It also confirms that the Panel has seen no evidence of any institutional corruption or cover-up by the international governing bodies or the (anti- corruption) Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU).”

The key tennis bodies – the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the men’s and women’s federations WTA and ATP and the four Grand Slam tournaments said they had already agreed in principle to the draft recommendations.

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Gallen and Hopoate to get it on in the boxing ring

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