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Little sting in storm’s tail BY SUSAN SANDYS

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Mid Canterbury caught the tail of the storm that worked its way down the country yesterday, with Ashburton receiving 27.1mm of rain by 5.30pm. It was the first rain in the district for 2018, but it was not accompanied by strong winds, with the maximum gust record-

ed by mid-afternoon yesterday just under 50km/h. That was nothing like the storm that battered other parts of the country, particularly in the North Island, which experienced widespread flooding, gale force winds, power cuts and road closures. During the previous 12 months Mid Canterbury went from a

very wet winter and early spring to concerns about drought in November and December, which was reflected in rainfall statistics. The MetService measured 924 millimetres of rain for the year at its station at the Ashburton Airport, compared to about 692 millimetres in an average year. December rainfall was 59.6

millimetres, compared to the average of 55 millimetres for the month. July set a new record, with 240.1mm for the month. Rain from mid-December onwards provided welcome relief to farmers, after a hot and dry spell raised the spectre of a summer drought. While drought was declared in some other areas of New Zea-

land, Mid Canterbury was blessed with rain. Among relieved farmers is Adam Glass, who dairy farms dryland near Mt Hutt. In early December he had been facing dropping to once per day milking. Earlier this week he said it was pleasing to see that the extremely dry conditions had turned around in the foothills area.

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Leanne lands dream gardening role BY SUE NEWMAN

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If you’re a horticulturalist, dream jobs don’t come much better than being handed the keys to Trott’s Gardens. Three days into her new job as garden supervisor of the now community owned gardens, Leanne Davis is still pinching herself when she looks at the property that is now her workplace. You can go a lifetime, Davis said and never land the perfect job and that meant when she was offered the position she didn’t need to think for long before saying yes. “It was exactly what I wanted, it’s what I know, it’s what I love to do,” she said. Davis comes to managing the garden that carries the title Garden of International Significance with qualifications gained in Melbourne, work experience in the United States and years spent in commercial gardens in New Zealand. She admits it will take time to get to know the three hectare garden as her previous visits were to events and that means she’s never explored every nook and cranny of her new workplace. It will take a full year before the garden reveals all its secrets, Davis said, but she admits she’s already found her favourite place, the extensive perennial borders. “I’m already looking forward to spring, that’s when you find those hidden treasures.” The gardens, developed over more than 30 years by Alan and Catherine Trott, were sold last year to a com-

Trott’s Gardens supervisor, Leanne Davis enjoying a gardener’s blessing, summer rain. PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 050118-SN-005 munity trust to ensure the property remained in district ownership. The property is now run by a board with Davis and a team of volunteer gardeners, lawn mowers and people who meet and greet guests ensuring the gardens are immaculate and visitors made feel welcome. Yes, there will inevitably be small changes made in the garden beds, but essentially the property will remain true to its previous owner, Alan Trott’s vision, Davis said. A big challenge will come in November when the garden is reassessed for its Garden of International Significance ranking. In her last job Davis spent most of her working days planning and organising teams of gardeners, now

she’s looking forward to getting back into frontline gardening. “Yesterday was my first full day when I could get out and start getting my hands dirty again – I loved it.” Along with her volunteer gardeners she says they’re learning as they go and she knows the garden’s creator will be her greatest resource. “We have our first tour group on Sunday and Alan will be taking that. I’ll be one of the group, hiding in the back and listening hard. I need Alan’s head, his brain, everything he knows.” Down the track Davis said she’ll become tour group guide but admits she needs to gain a much greater understanding of the gardens before she tackles that task.

Liquor store burglary Do you know either of these people? Ashburton Police are seeking the identity of these men in relation to the burglary of Allenton Liquor Store early in the morning of Tuesday, January 2. If you recognise either man, or have any information that may help police, please email Constable Michael Keen at MKDS28@police.govt.nz or ring on Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 to provide information without revealing your identity.

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Methven Summer School off to a flying start BY SUE NEWMAN

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For 31 years adults from around New Zealand have been going back to the classroom for a few days as they sign on for classes in the Methven Summer School. From small beginnings the summer school has grown to become a must attend event on the calendar of many who return year after year to learn new skills. And this year is no exception says co-ordinator Ally Cox, with many classes full and others running at near capacity. Among the regulars are an English couple who visit their daughter in Methven each year and make summer school enrolment a part of their holiday. Another has been coming for 20 years without a break. “It’s not uncommon for people to tell us they look forward to coming back each year,” Cox said. This year’s school got off to an unexpectedly wet start and while that didn’t affect the

cheesemaking and upholstery courses it did mean the bike skills workshop had to be cancelled, a first for the school, she said. While the summer school opens for enrolments in August, there is always a flood of last minute registrations. “Over the last two weeks the phone has been ringing and ringing with inquiries and people wanting to book.” At the end of each year the committee assesses the courses held and decides where it could add others or give some a break, but after 30 years the event runs to a well tested formula, Cox said. The odd class is cancelled if there is little interest and that decision is made in early December. While the school runs smoothly during the week, there’s a small committee behind the scenes working frantically to ensure every box that needs to be ticked is ticked before the doors open, she said. This year’s summer school runs until Wednesday.

Ashburton couple Donald and Anne Hooper spent the ﬁrst day of this year’s Methven Summer School learning the art of making feta, haloumi and ricotta cheese. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 050118-SS-02

Boundary lines drawn at lakes BY SUE NEWMAN

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For decades baches at Lake Clearwater have been built, added on to and changed owners, often on the shake of a hand. And over those years the boundaries between properties have been about historical use rather than boundary pegs, but time has caught up with lakes property owners and the Ashburton District Council wants section boundaries to be clearly defined. The reasons are simple, says council commercial manager Colin Windleborn – it’s about protecting bach owners and people buying properties in the settlement as much as it is about protecting the council when it issues building permits and transfers leases. “There are 200-odd sites up there and they’ve never been properly

surveyed. It’s important to get this done to make sure if people are buying a property they know exactly what they’re buying,” he said. When an aerial plan was overlaid with a lease plan it showed many instances where boundary lines had been crossed by neighbours’ buildings, Windleborn said. “It became clear we needed to have this survey done so people can be sure they’re building within their leased area; it’s apparent we have quite a few that have gone beyond their area.” In most cases the boundary creep had been minimal, but for some properties, particularly on Mount Possession Street, some buildings were well over boundary lines, he said. Windleborn attended the hut holders’ annual meeting and outlined the council’s proposal to

carry out a complete survey of the settlement. Earlier this year, district councillors agreed that to cover the anticipated $100,000 cost of the survey two or three of the 17 sections it owns in the settlement could be sold. Stakeholders including the hutholders would be able to have a say on building baches on these sections when the council made a planning application, he said. “Council could sell the leases and leave it to the purchasers to make individual applications but has chosen not to do this.” Hutholders’ chairman Steve Hadler said there had been a strong resolve by hutholders not to allow any more sections to be sold or baches built. “We have set up a sub-committee with some capable hutholders to fight the decision from the

council to fund the surveying by selling sections,” he said. Other ways of funding the survey needed to be explored, Hadler said. “This is a very delicate situation where people have bought baches in good faith that the building was within the rules and we believe that any survey that is carried out must work in with the existing building layout to avoid large amounts of stress to both the council and the hutholders.” While he accepted the survey needed to be done from a legal point of view, hut owners wanted a commonsense approach to be used in finding a solution to both the survey and the funding, he said. He believes this could be achieved by bach owners working out boundary lines between them with a surveyor then measuring

and logging these. “As long as both lots of neighbours are happy and then a surveyed piece of land is legally allotted to each, they could be rated on the size of the section,” Hadler said. In the majority of cases any crossing of boundary lines was minor and could be dealt with between neighbours, however, there were a couple of instances where people had taken liberties and that might need a different resolution, he said. “The approach needs to be fair and it needs to be practical and done in consultation with the actual property owners or it’ll create hell. It doesn’t have to be hard.” Rather than the actual survey, how it was funded was the biggest sticking point for hutholders, Hadler said.

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s a civic year goes, 2017 was one to remember. With seven out of 12 of her councillors new to the job, mayor Donna Favel was always going to have a tough year, relying on the support of the handful of old hands while she brought the newbies up to speed. But that didn’t stop it being a year where there was plenty of action around the council table. In spite of the inexperience of most, things still managed to get done, decisions made and issues dealt with. It was a different kind of year under a different kind of leadership but there were still plenty of runs on the board. For ratepayers who measure their year in the size of the annual rate rise, it was a reasonable one, 6.5 per cent average, well below the 18 per cent suggested in the long term plan. There were big projects with big price tags that were ticked off but there were also plenty of small wins that came with small costs.

A year’s a long time in local body politics, many decisions are made, community angst is often felt, community support grudgingly given. Over the past year the Ashburton District’s elected members and council staff have worked hard to keep our district not just ticking over but thriving and growing. Reporter Sue Newman takes a look at the wins and the odd loss that have occurred along the way.

The big ones: Wheelie bins: They’ve been talked about for years but finally we’ve entered the rubbish collection 21st century. The bins were rolled out in September, a bit later than planned, but that was to allow a wider area to come into the net. Yes there was the odd teething problem but the project is now being counted as a big win by residents. Why did we wait so long? Yes, there was a bit of opposition, but since the first bin load was dumped in the rubbish truck the community has been smiling. Civic centre and library rebuild: It’s a project that’s been under discussion for years, we’ve talked about it for years, we’ve loved the idea and hated the idea, but finally it’s going to happen. The last council had the project ticked off but the newly elected one wanted to take a second look. That delayed things while old options were brought back into play but a few months down the track

Ashburton District Council Waste Recovery Manager Craig Goodwin, finally got to roll out wheelie bins around the district. the original decision stood. The council did a deal with a couple of private land owners and the Methodist Church to secure land in Baring Square east and some time in the future the project will begin. Let’s hope we don’t have to wait as long to have it built as we had to wait for the project to get to

I-SITE: When the year started we had two i-SITES. When the year ended we had one – and a lot of grumpy people. Ashburton’s i-SITE was the victim of a book balancing exercise by Experience Mid Canterbury Its doors were shut in August

but since then the community has signed petitions, attended rallies, spoken at council meetings and finally Peter McQuarters came up with an option that could work – relocate the town’s radio station into the building and let staff reopen and man the i-SITE. Will it fly? Watch this space.

Economic development: The lack of action in this area has to be one of the biggest disappointments of 2017. For 18 months the district has been in economic limbo. Grow Mid Canterbury was canned and no one’s been at the economic development helm. Whatever’s happened in terms

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The decision on the site of the new civic building has been controversial to say the least, with the new council originally rejecting the decision made by the previous council. Afer several months of indecision the original decision stood. of economic development has happened by chance. God only knows how many opportunities have gone begging because no one went after them. The council has been trying to formulate a new strategy but nothing much has happened, other than report after report with no clear outcome. The money’s there, the opportunities are there but it seems the council doesn’t see this as a priority. If we’re not careful we’ll lose our reputation as a one of the country’s most innovative and fastest growing districts. Someone needs to be fighting in our corner to secure new businesses and to pull in our share of New Zealand’s limited labour pool. Roading: Good roads are the number one priority for most people, or that’s what surveys tell us. There’s a yawning gap between the amount of money available and the public’s roading expectations. The council’s roading team becomes the public’s whipping boy and at times must feel that whatever they do, it’s wrong. They were dealt a major blow mid year when the skies opened in late July the district flooded, roads were wrecked, infrastructure struggled and the roading team’s budget imploded. The clean up is ongoing. The prospect of a four lane highway between Christchurch

and Timaru fired the public’s imagination for a while after it was promoted by MP Andrew Falloon, but it sank when the government changed. Traffic continues to snarl up through town as commitment to a second bridge across the Ashburton River or lights in Tinwald fail to fire the enthusiasm of roading authority NZ Transport Agency. We’re left thinking, maybe next year?

The little things that didn’t happen: A sugar sweetened drinks policy for council events and premises failed to fire; support for a local government water declaration got the thumbs down; councillors struggled to agree on climate change measures. Building code stickers for older buildings failed to arrive but when they do around 800 properties could have warning signs slapped on them.

Warm fuzzies: During the year we welcomed 213 new citizens, saw the presentation of the first mayoral awards, finally welcomed the festive season with Christmas lights and decorations that weren’t an embarrassment and were treated to a community Christmas tree complete with lighting ceremony and family event that was heart

Hundreds turned out in October to protest the closure of the Ashburton i-SITE at a rally held on the East Street chessboard. warming. Life is a lot more comfortable in the EA Networks Centre pool complex thanks to new air coolers; we enjoyed free parking on East Street, saw three electric car charging points installed around the district and finally made it onto the list of New Zealand’s best public dunnies – it’s taken around 30 years to go from New Zealand’s worst to one of its best.

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What’s left over for next year? We’ll get a chance to say how many councillors we want – nine or 12; hopefully we’ll see some solid plans for the civic centre and library; work could start on greenfields around EA Networks Centre stadium; a new hotel will take shape in Eastfield and the

EA Networks Centre might be extended. The revitalisation of the town centre will be welcomed now that plans have been revivied; progress on turning the Allen’s Road Chinese settlement into an historic attraction to be proud of is on the list and hopefully the council will make developing the district’s economic strategy a priority.

We are looking for photos that highlight the diverse range of enjoyment available on our doorstep. Winning photos may be used by the Ashburton Guardian in promotions via online and print. Entries are open until February 1, 2018. So don’t delay, get snapping and send your photos through to sales@theguardian.co.nz

Thanks to the generous support of local businesses we are pleased to be able to offer an array of family passes and tickets as prizes. PRIZES - Under 18 1. Willowbank + International Antarctic Centre + Minigolf (Ferrymead) 2. Timaru Aquatic Centre + Shearers Quarters + Famlan 3. Orana Wildlife Park + Mini Golf (Caddyshack)

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

A child enjoying watching the Ashburton Santa Parade. Photo taken by Anita Badger at the Santa Parade.

To enter: Email your photo, which must be at least 1mb in size, to sales@theguardian.co.nz Include your name, phone number, age if under 18, a caption for your photo and finally the location of the photo (if not referenced in the caption). Photos must include a person. Have we caught something? Photo taken by Nel Davison of her grandson Isaac and a friend at Twizel River.

Sophie, 7, and Hunter, 4, taking a break to see the Moeraki Boulders during a long road trip. Taken by Teesha Eaden

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December 2017 At the end of each year, Guardian staff choose the best of the year’s photos to share with you all and reminisce.

Above – Plenty of locals braved the heat to take in the annual Christmas Parade on East Street. Right – Faye, Dylan and Mia got to enjoy the action at the Tinwald Christmas Festival.

Above – Fire ﬁghting resources were stretched to the maximum when tackling a massive blaze at the Seales Winslow factory near Hinds. Right – A documentary, featuring Filipinos living in the Ashburton District was ﬁlmed during the month.

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Above – The dry weather had some farmers like Adam Glass and his son Craig contemplating going to once a day milking. Left – Jeanette Cuthbertson and Margaret Bennett enjoyed taking in the Christmas lights as part of the Guardian Christmas Wishes. Below – Methven’s Frank Sandys was predicting a big number of people to come through his property to check out his Christmas lights display.

Above – Harriet McElrea got to meet Santa at the Methven Christmas Parade. Left – Young swimmers looking to escape the December heat were unable to use the domain paddling pool due to the height of the fence not being up to standard. Right – Salvation Army food bank manager, Judith Lilley had been busy preparing hampers for those in need at Christmas.

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Travelling through Molesworth Station has been described as being like driving through a painting.

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cross Jacks Pass, and down into the Clarence Catchment, bursts of buttery yellow broom in full flower are strewn across foothills; bare brown mountains form a jagged line against the sky, and straight ahead, a river meanders to the horizon. This 180,787ha station is New Zealand’s largest farm – about the size of Stewart Island – and is administered by the Department of Conservation. Travelling through Molesworth has been described as “like driving in a painting”. It is full-on stunning but Niwa’s Jeremy Rutherford, an environmental monitoring technician, is more preoccupied with the Clarence River. He leans out of the truck from time to time scanning for a better view of it. Two months previously an unforecasted flood swept through the valley. The river has moved

As the road behind Hanmer Springs turns to gravel and a dust cloud forms in the rear vision mirror, the southern edge of Molesworth Station unfolds. Susan Pepperell goes exploring. sideways and in places completely changed course, he says. “A lot of sediment has been picked up and deposited in different spots. But at other places it looks like half a metre of rocks and gravel have been scoured out of the bed. “It’s not unusual for these rivers to change so dramatically, but it makes it challenging for us.” Rutherford is heading further north to the Acheron River to the first of two Niwa river monitoring site stops on Molesworth. However, the northern abutment of the bridge spanning the Clarence has been washed away – making for what Ruther-

ford describes as “an interesting crossing”, which he executes deftly in a sturdy 4WD. He needs to measure how fast the rivers are flowing, how much water is flowing along them and how high they are. Hydrologists call this measurement the discharge. And they – or their computers – calculate it by multiplying the area of water in a cross section by its average speed. The water level data are fed into a scientific model that estimates the discharge allowing them to monitor flow in real time and continuously. But when the river changes the models need to be updated with new data and that means more

trips more often into the hills for Rutherford and his colleagues. Both Molesworth sites have been recording information since the late 1960s when the former Ministry of Works built large concrete towers connected to the river to measure water levels and flow speeds. These long-term records are immensely valuable. “The changes we see, they happen over decades. Short term data sets tell us a little bit what happened at a given time, but it doesn’t show us any patterns and it doesn’t show us magnitude,” Rutherford said. “You need long term records to capture flood events and low flow events so we know when

a river really is in low flow, and what the ecological impacts might be. ”The long-term measurements are also used to estimate how much a river could flood by, and therefore how big a road bridge needs to be built, or what size culverts can handle the volume of flood water.” It’s the sort of information regional councils and commercial users need all the time and is routine work for Niwa. At Molesworth, though, it’s the recreational river users – the kayakers, rafters, fishers, trampers, campers and swimmers – who need it most and access it via a regional council website. Molesworth attracts thousands of visitors a year, its through road even becoming an alternate back country route from Marlborough to Canterbury following the Kaikoura earthquake, until winter when it is closed.

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Niwa environmental monitoring technician Jeremy Rutherford uses an acoustic doppler current profiler river pro to measure depth and velocity of the Acheron River on Molesworth Station.

Concrete towers were built next to the river in the 1960s to help measure water levels and flow speeds. Taking the measurements is a complicated business requiring sophisticated instruments, sensors and a trusty shovel to move a few rocks. Rutherford unloads what looks like a toy boat from the back of the truck and guides it across four transects of the river. It’s an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler River Pro, an instrument that floats on the surface of the river shooting acoustic pulses into

the water to measure depth and velocity hundreds of times in one crossing. These measurements build up a picture that enables Niwa to calculate the flow rate and are taken in conjunction with a number of other measurements made inside the concrete tower and from various sensors. These are transmitted by satellite to enable data to be accessed in real time. On a sunny day the scenery

On a sunny day the scenery at Molesworth Station is breathtaking.

is breathtaking and Rutherford reminds himself not to take it for granted. He has done the same measurements in winter as ice floes charge past him which isn’t so pleasant. “Look around,” he said, opening his arms. “What a place. It makes my heart sing every time I come here.” Then he packs up his toy boat, stashes the shovel and drives off back along the dusty road.

Rutherford loads the water level data into a scientific model that helps to monitor river flow in real time.

MOLESWORTH STATION HISTORY Molesworth Station, located behind the Inland Kaikoura Mountain range, is New Zealand’s largest farm, at more than 180,000 hectares. Crown owned but leased for farming, it supports the country’s biggest herd of cattle. Although best known for its role as part of New Zealand’s high country, Molesworth also has a rich human history. Established trails through Molesworth were used by Ngai Tahu Maori for food gathering and access between the west coast – an important source of jade (pounamu) – and the east coast. Maori described these routes to early European settlers, who well into the 20th century droved their stock over the station’s high passes from Marlborough and Nelson to Canterbury. From the 1850s the main inland route between Nelson/Marlborough and North Canterbury ran through the heart of Molesworth. The old cob accommodation houses at Tophouse, Rainbow, Tarndale and Acheron are reminders of this. The stock routes never subsequently became public roads and throughout most of the 20th century Molesworth Station remained

terra incognita to the vast majority of New Zealanders. Molesworth Station today is an amalgamation of four separate pastoral leases – Molesworth, Tarndale, St Helens and Dillon – abandoned to the Crown between 1938 and 1949 because of rabbit infestation, stock losses in disastrous snowfalls, and economic recession. The station has remained in Crown ownership and gradually recovered from its earlier desolation, thanks to extensive rabbit control and over-sowing of about 37,000 ha in the 1950s and 60s. Today up to 10,000 cattle graze on lands that almost a century ago were being reduced to a desert by millions of rabbits and 90,000 sheep. Over the years Molesworth has developed an almost mythical status. The initial opening of the road through the station as a toll road in 1988, attracted 3300 people. In 2005 the toll was removed and the road is now open for several months during the summer. Its transformation into a recreation reserve has opened up more opportunities for people to experience this remote area. – Source Department of Conservation

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Test yourself with the Guardian’s weekday quiz 1 - What is the common name for the clavicle? a. Tongue b. Ankle c. Collar bone 2 - Chemically pure gold is rated as how many carats? a. 12 b. 24 c. 36 3 - In what year did New Zealand join the United Nations as a founding member? a. 1939 b. 1945 c. 1949 4 - How many indoor netball courts are there at the EA Networks Centre? a. Two b. Four c. Six 5 - Which of these peaks is the highest? a. Mt Hutt b. Mt Somers c. Mt Taylor 6 - In 1948, Albert Einstein was offered the presidency of which country? a. USA b. Israel c. Hong Kong 7 - Michael Palin was a member of which comedy group? a. The Goodies b. Monty Python’s Flying Circus c. The Goons 8 - Which is the only country in South America to have an Atlantic and a Pacific coast? a. Colombia b. Brazil c. Ecuador

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Motherly love It was feeding time when local photographer Robin Pridie snapped this picture of a pukeko feeding its chick whilst visiting the Waikato area. Robin said that while pukekos are quite common in the area it was unusual to capture a photo such as this.

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Tesla’s bonds due in 2025 were quoted at 94.9 cents yesterday, according to Trace bond price data, the lowest in about a month. Robert W. Baird & Co analyst Ben Kallo said he sees Tesla having enough cash and additional liquidity sources to cover it through the revised 5000-aweek schedule, meaning no capital raise will be required in

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the number of weather disasters will continue until the 2060s. “Of particular concern for New Zealand is the fact ocean temperatures are among the warmest on record and global sea levels are continuing to rise, so far by

New Zealand dollar at two-month high The New Zealand dollar has risen to its highest levels in more than two months as improving risk sentiment and rallying stock markets stoked demand for growthlinked currencies. The kiwi rose to US71.53 cents as at 8am yesterday in Wellington, the highest since late October, from US70.97c late Thursday. The trade-weighted index climbed to 74.31 from 73.87. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, known as Wall Street’s fear gauge, is hovering near its lowest levels in more than a decade touching 8.93 overnight, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose above 25,000 for the first time, stocks in Europe

rallied and the CRB Index of 19 commonly traded commodities equalled its highest level in almost 12 months. The greenback had briefly gained earlier after figures showed stronger-than-expected privatesector jobs growth. “We have decent expectations for global growth and global risk assets and, when you have abovepotential global growth, the (US) dollar tends to weaken because people don’t need to hold safehaven dollars,” BMO Capital Markets currency strategist Stephen Gallo told Reuters. US private employers added 250,000 jobs in December, according to the ADP Research Insti-

tute, beating estimates of 190,000 jobs and stoking speculation official employment figures due out on Friday in the US will also be robust. A Labour Department report, due yesterday, is expected to show that non-farm payrolls rose by 190,000 jobs in December, according to separate polls by Bloomberg and Reuters. On Friday morning, the kiwi rose to 52.82 British pence from 52.49p on Thursday and gained to 59.28 euro cents from 59.05c. It advanced to 91.01 Australian cents from A90.59c, rose to 80.69 yen from 79.94 yen and traded at 4.6427 yuan from 4.6177 yuan. - NZME

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26cm,” Mason said. Industry figures show that for the last 18 months insurers have paid more than $265 million for 15 serious weather events in New Zealand, the largest being for excyclone Debbie at $91.4m. New research has shown that insurance alone might not prevent a business from failing in the event of a disaster. “A recent study of the longer term impact of the Christchurch earthquakes on local businesses found that they were unable to recover when they ceased trading for months even though there was no physical damage to their business,” she said. Mason suggests that businesses focus on having a business continuity plan in order to respond to an emergency and keep operating as normally as possible. – NZME

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The cost of weather insurance claims is up 70 per cent in the past three years, and could continue to rise as weather disasters are predicted to continue over the next four decades. Storm and flood insurance claims have increased by 56 per cent which was accompanied by a significant spike in the cost of claims, says NZbrokers chief executive Jo Mason. New Zealand is now ranked at a high hazard level for most flooding and cyclone events after being evaluated by the international Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery. “While we were already rated as a high risk for seismic activity, now storm and flood losses in our market are on their radar as well,” Mason said. Data from the World Meteorological Organisation is projecting

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100,000 units. Sales of those more expensive models jumped 33 per cent from 2016. In the months leading up to efforts to get the Model 3 up to speed, Tesla raised at least $US1.2b through an offering of stock and convertible bonds in March and another $US1.8b by tapping the debt market in August.

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months of the year, trailing analysts’ average estimate for about 2900 units in a Bloomberg News survey. Including Model S sedans and Model X crossovers, Tesla delivered a total of 29,870 vehicles during the fourth quarter. The company delivered 101,312 Model S and Model X vehicles for the year, exceeding its forecast for

the first half of this year. In a recent statement, Tesla thanked customers “who continue to stick by us while patiently waiting for their cars”. The company announced the acquisition of Perbix, a closely held maker of automated machines used for manufacturing, back in November, a week after Musk cited challenges with automating Model 3 production. Tesla ended September with about $US3.5b cash in hand and projected another $US1b in capital expenditures during the last three months of the year. Tesla reported 860 Model 3 sedans were in transit to customers at the end of December. The company said it made significant progress on speeding up manufacturing of the sedan late last month, producing 793 units in the last seven working days. Chief financial officer Deepak Ahuja said during an earnings call in November that cash flow will improve significantly once Tesla ramps up Model 3 output because the company will collect money from customers before paying its suppliers. – NZME

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Tesla pushed back a key production target for its pivotal Model 3 sedan again, raising questions about whether the electric-car maker may need to raise more cash. The Elon Musk-led company now expects to assemble 5000 Model 3s a week by the end of June, delaying plans to reach that milestone by another three months. Tesla didn’t come close to achieving an initial goal to manufacture that many sedans a week by the end of last year. Tesla’s slower ramp up in manufacturing Model 3s led analysts to speculate another capital raise could be coming. The carmaker has been blowing through more than $US1 billion a quarter as it’s had trouble scaling up output despite spending heavily on robots, assembly lines and tooling for the sedan that is Musk’s cheapest yet, starting at $US35,000. The stock climbed 46 per cent in 2017 and the company ended the year with a $US52.3b market capitalisation, placing it ahead of Ford and behind General Motors. Tesla reported deliveries of 1550 Model 3s in the final three

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Getting it right for the record Sue Newman

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ack in the day a land deal was often done over a beer, plans were drawn on the back of a matchbox and the whole thing signed with a handshake. Things have changed, expectations have changed and the rules have changed. There are now tight regulations around buying and selling property, transferring land titles and how we build or renovate our homes. Inevitably there’s always a bit of a time lapse while the past catches up with the present. And that’s exactly what’s happening at Lake Clearwater where, for decades, bach owners have virtually run their own ship in terms of buying, selling, building, renovating and extending their properties. Like every local authority, the Ashburton District Council has to be squeaky clean in all of its deals. It has hard and fast rules it must run its business by and one of those is making sure any land deals it’s involved in are done by the book. As the official administrator of the lakes settlement land the council is responsible for reassigning leases on sections as properties are sold. That means it needs to know exact details about the land, ie where its boundaries are. In many cases it does not. There are no boundary pegs defining sections and some boundaries more folklore than fact. The council can’t deal in folklore. To keep its dealings squeaky clean and, to ensure people spending good money buying property get what they think they’ve paid, for it needs to sort out the bach boundary issue. It’s trying to do just that but not every bach owner is happy. Some don’t want the survey done – you’d have to ask why – and most don’t like the way the council wants to fund the project, even though it plans to foot the bill. To do this, the council plans to sell the leases on two or three sections it owns. That could mean new, private buyers who would build new baches. The hut owners don’t want that, they don’t want any more baches in their settlement, but two or three more among 200 – would anyone notice?

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Community Christmas lunch On behalf of the Ashburton Community Christmas Lunch Committee I would like to thank everyone who contributed to making our event on Christmas Day such a friendly and successful one. A wide cross-section of our community attended the lunch this year at a new venue, the Tinwald Hall, and approximately 150 people enjoyed a delicious meal. The main purpose of the lunch is to ensure that people who may have spent Christmas Day without their family are made to feel part of a “community family”. We are very grateful to everyone who helped us achieve this including local businesses and individuals who donated food, the ladies of St Paul’s Church who hosted a fund-raising lunch, those who donated to Coniston Homestead’s Christmas display, Dan Lysaght for cooking the meal and all the hard-working volunteers who helped on the day. We couldn’t have done it without you and hope you’ll all be back to the Tinwald Hall on Christmas Day 2018. Ann Allott Co-ordinator

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Camp birth totals concern An international aid agency projects that 48,000 babies will be born this year in overcrowded refugee camps for the Rohingya Muslims who have fled to Bangladesh from neighbouring Myanmar. Save the Children warned in a report released yesterday that the babies will be at increased risk of disease and malnutrition, and therefore of dying before the age of five. Most of the babies will probably be born at home in tents, the agency said. “The camps have poor sanitation and are a breeding ground for diseases like diphtheria, measles and cholera, to which newborn babies are particularly vulnerable,” said Rachael Cummings, the agency’s health adviser in Cox’s Bazar, the nearest city to the camps. “This is no place for a child to be born.” More than 600,000 Rohingya, a minority group from Ra-

Rohingya Muslim women stand holding their sick children at the Bangladesh border. PHOTO AP khine state in western Myanmar, have fled what the United Nations says is a campaign of ethnic cleansing by the Myanmar military and Buddhist mobs since late August last year.

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Large drug haul for Australian navy ship HMAS Warramunga, supported by a British navy helicopter, seized more than 3.5 tonnes of hashish from a vessel in international waters on January 3. “The boarding party did a first-rate job locating and seizing more than 3.5 tonnes of illicit narcotics,” Warramunga commander Dugald Clelland said in a statement yesterday. “The Royal Navy helicopter was able to cue us on to a suspect vessel which Warramun-

ga’s boarding party searched in challenging conditions.” The drug haul comes one week after Warramunga seized almost eight tonnes of hashish and 69 kilograms of heroin – worth an estimated $415 million – from drug smugglers on three separate vessels in the Arabian Sea. Warramunga is currently deployed to the Middle East on Operation MANITOU, which is Australia’s commitment to maritime security and stability in the region. – AAP

Many live in flimsy tents made of plastic and bamboo in camps and makeshift settlements. Almost 60 per cent are children, many of whom suffer from disease and malnutri-

tion, UNICEF has said. A Bangladeshi official called the projection of 48,000 babies mind-boggling. “Simply, this will be disastrous and terrible for us,” said Priton Kumar Chowdhury, a deputy director of the government’s social services department in Cox’s Bazar. “I can’t imagine it, and my brain does not actually know how to deal with this.” His department has identified more than 36,000 orphans in the camps, he said. Save the Children based its projection on an estimate of the number of pregnant women among the refugees. Bangladesh has been negotiating with Myanmar to set up a protocol for the voluntary return of the Rohingya, but it remains unclear if and when they will go back, given continuing concern for their safety in Myanmar. – AP

There’s a Black Panther party going on. Superhero fans, movie fans and especially connoisseurs of black culture – American and African – are eagerly awaiting the debut of Marvel’s Black Panther movie starring comic books’ first black superhero with an enthusiasm not often seen in cinema. Black Panther viewing parties are being scheduled around the USA for the February release, smack dab in the middle of Black History Month. Clothing lines are being designed around the bright colours and Afrofuturism styles of Wakanda. And people are already calling the still-unseen movie one of the most important of 2018, despite the fact that the character has only appeared once on screen.

Oceans getting sicker Global warming is making the world’s oceans sicker, depleting them of oxygen and harming delicate coral reefs more often, two studies show. The lower oxygen levels are making marine life far more vulnerable, the researchers said. Oxygen is crucial for nearly all life in the oceans, except for a few microbes. A second study finds that severe bleaching caused by warmer waters is hitting oncecolourful coral reefs four times more often than they used to a few decades ago. Only six of the 100 coral reefs weren’t hit by severe bleaching: four around Australia, one in the Indian Ocean and another off South Africa. When put all together, there are more than 32 million

square kilometres of ocean with low oxygen levels at a depth of 200 metres, according to the scientists with the Global Ocean Oxygen Network. That amounts to an area bigger than the continents of Africa or North America, an increase of about 16 per cent since 1950. “The low oxygen problem is the biggest unknown climate change consequence out there,” said Lisa Levin, a study co-author and professor of biological oceanography at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. “Just off Southern California, we’ve lost 20 to 30 per cent of our oxygen off the outer shelf,” Levin said. “That’s a huge loss.” – AP

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Bieber museum to open Mementos from Justin Bieber’s formative years as an aspiring singer will go on display next month at a museum in his Canadian hometown of Stratford, Ontario. Steps to Stardom opens at the Stratford Perth Museum on February 18. The title is a reference to the young singer’s busking shows on the steps outside the local Avon Theatre. The exhibit was put together by the museum’s curators in co-operation with Bieber’s grandparents, Diane and Bruce Dale, who gave them access to an extensive trove of items from the 23-year-old’s childhood and career.

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The way it should be: A happy crowd watching on as someone wearing a Tui T-shirt catches a six, without crashing violently into unsuspecting spectators.

Catch zones for the big sixes New Zealand Cricket has announced they will be implementing ‘catch zones’ with immediate effect for the Tui Catch a Million competition. The competition was brought into the spotlight during the Black Caps’ T20 match against the West Indies on Wednesday night in Mt Maunganui. A number of would-be catchers in their specialised orange com-

petition shirts hurled themselves at the ball with little regard for those around them. New Zealand Cricket released a statement regarding the competition, which said changes would be made in the interest of crowd safety. “The principal change to the competition procedures will see a dedicated “catch zone” created at venues, in which Tui Catch-A-

Million contestants will have to be located in order to qualify for the prize. Catches taken by patrons outside these zones will be deemed ineligible. “In another revision, unruly behaviour, or behaviour which risks injury (such as diving), will be deemed in breach of the promotion’s terms and conditions, therefore disqualifying contestants in

the event of a successful catch. “Usual standards of behaviour applying to all venues will apply. “Communications at venues will be amplified, in terms of both ground announcements and onlocation personnel, so that those patrons involved in the promotion are regularly reminded of their responsibilities and acceptable behaviour. “The only variation to these

new measures will be at Eden Park and Westpac Stadium, where “catch zones” will not be incorporated. “However, all other amendments surrounding behaviour to the competition rules will apply to these venues.” The competition offers up to $50,000 to a spectator in the specialised shirt who cleanly catches a six with one hand. - NZME

McLean Park redevelopment delayed yet again It’s not the summer hoped for at McLean Park, but users aren’t letting the delayed redevelopment of its premier sports stadium dampen their spirits. Last year the Napier City Council – which owns the park – confirmed the redevelopment of the playing area would not be done before winter 2018, about five

months after the $2 million project was planned to start. The upgrade has been proposed for several years, but became urgent after the one-day cricket international between New Zealand and Australia on February 3 was abandoned without a ball being bowled. The work was to start immedi-

ately after the end of the Mitre 10 interprovincial rugby competition in October, but will now not begin until after the Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and Sharks on April 6. Central Districts Cricket chief executive Pete de Wet said they had scheduled their cricket away from McLean Park for the first

part of the season because they had believed the redevelopment would have been happening. However because of the delay it still had its “warrant of fitness” for domestic cricket, and so could have been used. Now Central Districts will have only one summer match there – the Central Stags v Northern

Districts for the Ford Trophy on February 11, followed by three Plunket Shield games in March and April. There would also be games played from late December at nearby Nelson Park. However he said they were “pretty sympathetic” to the council, because the delay had been out of their hands. - NZME

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Another Classic washout The ASB Classic will stretch on for an extra day, with the final confirmed for Sunday after play was called off for a second straight day. Organisers were hoping that the tournament would finish on time today, but they failed to make up lost time yesterday, with play once again being washed out. As a result, both quarter-finals and semi-finals will be played today, with the final set for their scheduled reserve day – Sunday. Showers are forecast until early this morning, but it looks like there will be clear skies for this afternoon and all of Sunday. That leaves a jam-packed Saturday schedule, with the first quarterfinals set to take place at 10.00am. Second seed Julia Goerges will play Polona Hercog on centre court to start proceedings, while at the same time third seed Barbara Strycova will take on Su-Wei Hsieh on the grandstand court. After those matches are concluded, top seed Caroline Wozniacki will play American wildcard Sofia Kenin on centre court, and fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska will take on Sachia Vickery on the grandstand court. The semi-finals will then be held on centre court, but they cannot get under way before 2.30pm. - NZME

It’s all fun and games Switzerland are just one win away from securing a berth in the Hopman Cup final after Roger Federer defeated American Jack Sock 7-6 (7-5) 7-5 at Perth Arena on day five of the mixed teams event. Federer and Sock were relaxed, sharing jokes with each other. And when Sock took a tumble, Federer climbed over the net to help the world No.8 to his feet. Federer secured the crucial break in the 11th game of the second set following an epic rally that had the Swiss scrambling to all parts of the court, then held serve next game to secure the win. - AAP

Serena out of Open

Sofia Kenin will be playing top seed Caroline Wozniacki on centre court today.

Specialist optimistic By ElEanor Crooks A leading hip specialist believes surgery could help former world No.1 Andy Murray get back to his best. The former world No.1 withdrew from the Australian Open on Thursday and is considering going under the knife to try to resolve the problem, which has kept him sidelined since Wimbledon last July. Murray has kept the exact details of the injury private but is known to have consulted a number of specialists in a bid to find the best way forward. With a conservative approach not having allowed him to return to the court, an operation now appears a likely course of action. Murray had hoped to avoid surgery and admitted in an emotional social media post earlier this week that he has been told the chances of a successful outcome are not as high as he would like. Professor Max Fehily, the lead surgeon at The Manchester Hip Clinic, has extensive experience operating on athletes with similar problems. He told Press Association Sport: “As I understand, he’s got a condition called femoroacetabular impingement, which is very common in athletes. “We see a lot of it in football, rugby, squash, tennis, and essentially it’s where the ball of the hip impacts against the cup. “One of the problems with athletes is, as it impacts repeatedly, eventually it can damage or tear the labrum, but it can also eventually start to cause arthritis. “Everybody’s on a spectrum, with one end being just a cartilage tear and the other end being significant joint surface damage.” Professor Fehily sees surgery as being a good option and one that could well allow him to return to the top of the sport, albeit after a significant period on the sidelines.

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Andy Murray “He’ll have had the best physio and body strengthening you can have, so then the next step is surgery,” he said. “And in a way I’m surprised he’s left it this long because it’s very difficult to perform at his level with that kind of an injury. “Recovery from keyhole surgery, you’re looking at realistically six to 12 months before you’re back at top level. “He’ll have done a lot of work pre-surgery to make him stronger and that will speed up his recovery. “Based on what’s in the public domain, there’s no reason why he can’t return to his previous level.” - PA

Seven-time champion Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open. The 23-time major winner and women’s titleholder gave birth to her first child last September and says she’s not yet ready for a comeback. Williams made her decision after losing an exhibition match last week in Abu Dhabi to French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko. “After competing in Abu Dhabi, I realised that although I am super close, I’m not where I personally want to be,” Williams said yesterday. Several other big names, including Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and 2014 winner Stan Wawrinka, also remain under fitness clouds. - AAP

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■ CRICKET

In brief

Southee wary of Pakistan By Andrew Alderson Fresh from his victorious Twenty20 captaincy experience against the West Indies in Nelson, New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee is wary of a Pakistan batting line-up full of skill but not stars. Todays opening one-day international in Wellington is a day game to capture a holiday crowd. Rain was forecast last night with further showers that become isolated as southerlies ease across the day. Southee said Pakistan’s Champions Trophy victory in England last year had them on alert. Azhar Ali averages 39 with a strike rate of 75 in 50 ODIs; Babar Azam averages 58.60 with a strike rate of 86 in 36 ODIs; and Fakhar Zaman averages 44.44 at a run a ball from nine ODIs, including 114 off 106 balls in their 180-run victory over India to win the Champions Trophy final at The Oval. “A number of guys are not big names but they have a great record to back them, like Azhar and Babar,” Southee said. “[Fakhar] is another exciting player who likes to get on with it. “He’s had a great start to his international career but has never toured New Zealand, so there will be challenges adapting to different conditions.” New Zealand have employed former Black Cap Kyle Mills as a bowling mentor while Shane Jurgensen takes a break to work his way around the Major Associations.

Two dropped catches and a wagging tail has helped England post a first-innings total of 346 on day two of the Ashes series finale. A sensational one-handed catch from Steve Smith reduced the visitors to 6-251 at the SCG, removing Dawid Malan for 62. Australia were well placed to roll England but failed to take simple chances offered by Tom Curran and Moeen Ali, on 21 and 22 respectively. Stuart Broad slapped two sixes in a quick-fire knock of 31 that ended when Smith held another edge. Australia have chiselled England’s lead down to 250 runs, with David Warner out for 56 as his side reached 2-96 at tea. Broad had clean bowled Cameron Bancroft for a duck with his second delivery. - AAP

Future stars on show

Tim Southee is well aware the Pakistanis will present a different challenge to the West Indies. Southee has played plenty of limited overs cricket with Mills, and welcomed his addition. “Kyle’s been brilliant since he’s been around the camp for a couple of days. “It’s exciting to share his knowledge. He played cricket for a long time and is tactically sound.” New Zealand are expected to play three pace bowlers and two spinning all-rounders in Todd Astle and Mitchell Santner. That means the hosts can opt for the pace of Lockie Ferguson

or the accuracy of Matt Henry when they finalise a team. Strong winds are forecast so Southee was certain of one thing. “Trent [Boult] will make his mark at one end and the rest of us will take turns at the other into the breeze. “You prepare yourself for wind [in Wellington] and, if there’s not, you’re a bit happier. Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed said that it was a special time for his side as they adjusted to the fanfare from triumphing at

the Champions Trophy, and setting in motion a nine-match ODI winning streak. “Our players got a boost. “We’ve continued the same way since with just the odd changes, so it gives us a proper chance of having a decent team at the 2019 World Cup. “People at home were happy and excited. “It was a long time since we’d beaten India, so there were lots of congratulations from the Prime Minister down.” - NZME

Munro set to hit the IPL jackpot After hitting his third international T20 century this week, Black Caps opener Colin Munro is about to hit the jackpot. Munro moved to number one in the ICC T20 batting rankings yesterday further enforcing his position as one of the biggest names in the format. How big? We’ll find out when the Indian Premier League auction takes place later this month. Yesterday the IPL teams announced the players they will retain for the 2018 edition ahead of the January 27 auction. No Black Caps were kept on with the likes of Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson and Martin Guptill all set to go through the auction process again. Last year Boult became a prized asset for Kolkata Knight Riders with the left arm swing man bought by Kolkata for $NZ1.04 million. Thirty-year-old Munro, who has already signed on for the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League, played in the 2016 IPL for the Kolkata Knight Riders af-

England’s tail wags

Colin Munro is on fire with the bat in T20 cricket. ter fetching a low auction base price of $67,000. He could expect well more than 10 times that in the next auction. Kings XI Punjab and the Rajasthan Royals could be likely spots for Munro with the most money to play with for the auction. After becoming the first ever

batsman to score three centuries in international T20s with his 104-run effort against the West Indies on Wednesday night, Munro was ranked the No.1 batsman in the format in the world. His efforts in the West Indies series saw him jump 11 places in the world rankings to sit ahead

of Australian Aaron Finch in the standings. Fellow Kiwi Kane Williamson fell two spots to seventh. Ish Sodhi joined Munro on top as the No.1 ranked bowler after picking up two wickets in Wednesday night’s match. The leg spinner made a big jump up the rankings of his own, moving from 10th. “I’m really grateful for the success I’ve had and I’m stoked to be ranked number-one. It hasn’t really sunk in just yet, but I’m sure it will as the days progress,” Sodhi said. “I’ve been trying to find a really good balance between attacking and defending, and I think it’s getting better and better the more I play. “I played club cricket with Colin when I was about 15 years old and he handed me my first premier cricket cap, so, I’m stoked to see him doing what he is doing at the highest level.” The pair become just the second Kiwi duo to sit atop the rankings at the same time, after Brendon McCullum and Daniel Vettori in 2009 and 2010. - NZME

New Zealand’s cricket stars of the future are gearing up for a tilt at history when the under-19 Cricket World Cup kicks off next week. Games will be held in Christchurch, Queenstown, Tauranga and Whangarei, with New Zealand’s first game against the West Indies in Mt Maunganui on January 13. The Kiwis will be led by all-rounder Kaylum Boshier, the younger brother of Chiefs Super Rugby loose forward Lachlan Boshier, and are coached by former Black Caps spinner Paul Wiseman. - NZME

Big bucks for Aussies Steve Smith and David Warner are set to become the highest paid Australians in the history of the Indian Premier League, after they were both snapped up for more than $A2 million. Australia’s two batting dynamos dominated the IPL last season, with Warner topping the run-scorers list with 641 at 58.27 while Smith was fourth with 472 runs to his name. Warner was retained by the Sunrisers while Smith will play with the Royals, both for $A2.4 million. - AAP

Big-hitting BBL mentor Max Bryant can think of no better mentor as he prepares for the Under-19 Cricket World Cup than Brendon McCullum. Both well-built opening batsmen, Gold Coast product and Bulls rookie Bryant has enjoyed training with McCullum as part of the Heat squad. Soon to be 19 and fresh off a series against Sri Lanka, Bryant will be one of Australia’s more experienced campaigners. “Baz doesn’t do much talking, doesn’t get very personal about your game, but it’s all about preparation and what they do at training,” he said. “He’s a really chilled guy, hates over-complicating things and just trusts his game and I’m learning heaps from that.”

Marsh gets mojo back Mitchell Marsh insists he is starting to rediscover his rhythm with the ball, despite sending down just five overs on the opening day of the final test. Marsh remains on the comeback path from a shoulder reconstruction, and only returned to bowling in late November. Marsh finished with 0-17, and while he wasn’t surprised at his lack of overs he crucially claimed he was restoring his mojo with the ball. “I just didn’t start my spell very well, but I’m really pleased with how the ball came out today.” - AAP

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Weekend Sports Box

VAR could cause chaos Roy Hodgson fears the introduction of Video Assistant Referee technology in English football could spark chaos. VAR will be used for the first time in a competitive club match in England on Monday, when Brighton host Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup. The former England manager said if implemented correctly it can prove a positive addition in officiating matches, but he’s concerned about the impact it will first have. - DPA

A look ahead to the sporting weekend, with a glance back over the shoulder at the week that was. On the couch …. Hard to look past the Black Caps being the prime television viewing this weekend as they really see how their strong performances against the West Indies stack up against tougher stuff in the form of Pakistan. The first ODI gets under way at 11am today, and should be an entertaining affair.

The punt …. Well after a week’s break, we have to look back at Christmas Eve for our latest punt, which for the first time returned something. However, seeing as James Dean only finished third and paid $1.40, we only made $7 back from our $10 investment, not quite what we were after. This week we go back to the cricket, with the Black Caps playing Pakistan in their first ODI today. Despite Colin Munro being the hottest after the sun at the moment, we think Martin Guptill showed some great touches in his innings in the last T20 against the West Indies and think he will stamp his authority on the game as New Zealand’s top run-scorer. $7 on Martin Guptill for top run-scorer at $4.50 could return $31.50. Pool: $45

The gambler ... 25 Multi wins $77,748.50 This punter brought in the New Year with a huge bang, with two exact scores in the football resulting in a massive collect.

Kevin Anderson v Pablo Carreno-Busta - Sets Betting: Anderson 2-0 @ $2.15 New Zealand v West Indies - Race to 10 runs West Indies: Chris Gayle @ $1.75 Crystal Palace v Arsenal - Exact Score: Arsenal 3-2 @ $21 The Ashes - fourth test - Head to Head: Draw @ $2.00 Adelaide v NZ Breakers - Winning Team & Margin: Adelaide 10 & Under @ $2.40 Melbourne Victory v Newcastle - Exact Score: Melbourne Victory 2-1 @ $8.20

Son saves Spurs When Harry Kane is enduring a rare spell of frustration in front of goal, Tottenham can always turn to Son Heung-min – as creator or scorer. Son was taking the plaudits yesterday – rather than the team’s top-scorer – after the South Korean unleashed a thunderous strike to rescue a 1-1 draw against West Ham. Showing no signs of exhaustion after completing a second match inside 48 hours, Son spared Tottenham from embarrassment in the 84th minute by cancelling out a similarly breath-taking strike from Pedro Obiang. - PA

Quick quiz Interesting stats have come out about the pay packets of rugby players in Europe’s major professional leagues, so what position was ranked third in terms of earning in the French Top14 competition.

Quote of the week … New Zealand darts player Bernie Smith was thrust into the spotlight after the “cough-gate” scandal at the world darts championships. His opponent Justin Pipe coughed just before he threw his dart that could have won him the match, a big no-no in the morals of darts. In typical Kiwi fashion, Smith wasn’t too worried about the incident. “When I saw it, I did think it looked pretty bad, but you couldn’t hear anything. It was so noisy,” he said. “I wouldn’t have said anything if I heard it anyway.” Quiz answer: Tighthead prop

Pic of the week ...

Father, son sent off

There were some shocking footballer statues made in 2017, and it seems like the trend might not be slowing down heading in to 2018, with this intriguing creation of Chelsea legend Michael Essien being produced in Ghana.

A father and his son received red cards within moments of each other in a fourth-tier match in England this week. Forest Green player Charlie Cooper was sent off for a bad foul in the 39th minute of his team’s game against Wycombe Wanderers. His father, Mark, who is Forest Green’s manager, protested the decision and was promptly sent to the stands. Wycombe won the League Two match 2-1. - PA

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Bond takes national title Hamish Bond is now a national champion in two sports. The two-time Olympic gold medallist rower has cashed in on his switch to cycling, comprehensively winning the national elite men’s time trial title in Napier yesterday. Bond, who finished third last year, was dominant this time around, winning by a minute and 29 seconds in an unofficial time of 50 minutes and 48 seconds. The 31-year-old was fastest through all of the checkpoints, building an early lead and increasing his advantage through every timecheck to easily claim the title. Michael Vink claimed second place, while Ashburton’s Jason Christie finished third, a further eight seconds back. Bond was pleased with how he fared in tough conditions. “Really pleased with the result – there’s some tough sections on the course there with the wind – you’ve got punchy climbs which you’ve really got to work hard to get up them. “It was hard, everytime I do a race like that I wonder what on earth I’m doing, maybe I should go back to rowing – it hurts and it carries on hurting for 50 minutes,” Bond joked. Bond was aided by the absence of the country’s two best time trialists, with George Bennett and defending champion Jack Bauer – who is battling an illness – only taking part in Sunday’s road race.

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Torino fires coach Torino coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has been fired, a day after his team was eliminated from the Italian Cup with a derby defeat to Juventus. Torino announced the decision on its website yesterday, thanking Mihajlovic for his “dedication and passion shown in these 18 months” with the club. Torino has won just one of its last eight Serie A matches and is 10th in the 20-team league. - AP

Sky’s the limit for Deng

Hamish Bond However, Bond was excellent in the tough conditions, beating Bauer’s time from last year by over a minute, and he is set to race in the time trial at the Commonwealth Games. There, he could be a serious medal chance due to the fact most World Tour riders are set to miss the Games. Additionally, Bond showed promise at the world championships last year, finishing 39th out of 64 riders, despite puncturing early on, and he has shown drastic improvements over the past year. “I know I’m a lot faster – 12 months ago it was my last time trial – I’ve been more or less exclusively training for time trial for 12 months.

“I’ve increased speed in all elements, and that’s what I’ve got to do. You’ve got to keep refining and keep thinking and realise it’s just the start – I’m on an accelerated path,” Bond said. Now, he’s targeting the Commonwealth Games, and another trip to the world championships in the time trial. “This is the first tick in the box and it’s just about progressing. “I’ve identified the time trial as a niche opportunity where I can get on the world stage and compete against the best, but not in a typical fashion. “The Commonwealth Games is the big one this year – that’s an opportunity I’d like to make the most of, and ultimately get back on the biggest international stage

– the world championships.” If Bond can perform on those stages, his ultimate goal – the 2020 Tokyo Olympics – will start to look like a real possibility. The men’s under 23 title was won by Ian Talbot of Team Skoda Racing, while Italy-based professional Georgia Williams claimed the women’s elite title. The Mitchelton-Scott rider powered through blustery, testing conditions on the 20km course, beating Rushlee Buchanan into second. Williams, who was second in both the time trial and road race championships last year, had been looking to go one better in both disciplines, giving her the privilege of wearing the New Zealand national champion jersey in international races. - NZME

Adelaide 36ers coach Joey Wright has declared Majok Deng a future NBA player after his stunning fourth-quarter heroics in their 97-86 NBL victory over Perth Wildcats. Sparingly used early, the Sudanese supersub exploded in the final term rattling off 16 quickfire points, including three triples and a huge dunk, to steamroll the shell-shocked Wildcats. Blessed with deft touch, eye-catching athleticism, a long wingspan and a desire to score, Deng has all the attributes to succeed in the NBA. - AAP

Adams out of favour The first return of fans votes for the 2018 NBA All-Stars has been released and Kiwi big man Steven Adams was a notable absentee. It seems leading the league in offensive rebound percentage, and being second in offensive rebounds and offensive rating hasn’t been enough to encourage fans to give Adams the nod. The fan vote counts for 50 per cent of the final mark, with the other 5 per cent made up by players and media. - AP

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Rangiora harness Tomorrow at Rangiora Raceway

Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc Venue: Rangiora (Grass) 7 38007 Wot Up (7) fr................................. S McNally Meeting Date: 07 Jan 2018 NZ Meeting number: 8 Doubles: 8 50670 Kai Time (8) fr ........................... M Edmonds 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 9 70082 Clifden Clowers (9) fr ........................J Dunn 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 10 03009 Highland Star (10) fr........................ G Smith 1 12.11 WELCOME TO 2018 TROT $7000, non-win- 11 9x000 Lightworkofit (U1) fr.......................... D Dunn 4 1.56 ASHLEY PLAYCENTRE MOBILE PACE $7000, ners 3yo+ trot, stand, 2600m non-winners 3yo+ mr47 to mr50 mob. pace, 1950m 1 95368 Crusader Conqueror (1) fr............I Cameron 1 5 Baldoon (1) fr ............................... G O’Reilly 2 x0306 Silver Spur (2) fr ................................ M Neill 2 80523 Silent Shadow (2) fr ............... J Morrison (J) 3 x0090 Lady Tanya (3) fr ................................J Gray 3 60 Miss Mac Malone (3) fr ...............C DeFilippi 4 20x23 One Over Da Skye (4) fr .............C DeFilippi 4 5 Better Decision (4) fr .....................B Orange 5 33072 Monarco (5) fr ............................. B Hope (J) 5 8x0 King Of Heroes fr ......................... Scratched 6 90x Quaestor (6) fr................................. G Smith 6 33874 Sounds Bettor (5) fr.......................L O’Reilly 7 502 Peggy Nova (7) fr ......................... J Wheeler 7 2088 To Ri Elsie (6) fr ................................. R May 8 272 Ruth Celeste Petite (8) fr........... M Edmonds 8 0 Officialdon (7) fr ............................... D Dunn 9 06706 Zoned Scarlett (9) fr ................... K Cameron 9 3599 Megagem (8) fr 10 989 M’Lord Mackendon (10) fr .............R Holmes 10 069 Pete’s Dash (21) fr .................... H Clarke (J) 11 79566 Rachmaninov (U1) fr ........................ T Grant 11 29445 Honour The Bet (22) fr .........S Tomlinson (J) 12 0x033 About Last Night (U2) fr ............ H Clarke (J) 12 6325 Loissonya (23) fr ..................... S O’Reilly (J) Delightful Tanner (24) fr.......................K Cox 2 12.46pm RANGIORA HRC STEWARDS CHRIST- 13 Onedin Reign (25) fr .........................J Dunn MAS HOLIDAY MBL PACE $7000, non-winners 3yo+ 14 5 2.31 NTH CANTERBURY RIDING FOR THE DISmr40 to mr46 mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 0870 Get The Rhythm (1) fr ............ J Morrison (J) ABLED TROT $8500, r50 & faster discrhcp trot, 2600m 1 40722 Time For Diamonds (1) fr ................... J Ford 2 58308 Bicton (2) fr ........................................ R May 2 51x53 Celtic Thunder (2) fr ......................B Orange 3 68770 Capital Girl (3) fr..................................K Cox 3 x9061 Natives Lasting Love (3) fr ...............R Close 4 00x0 Eastwood Kite (4) fr .........................J Curtin 4 0x000 Free Bird (U1) fr ...............................S Ottley 5 x9049 Comfortably Numb (5) fr ..................R Close 5 91470 Young Stranger (1) 10 ...................... T Grant 6 26380 The Doorman (6) fr .......................R Holmes 6 80307 Soney Beatt (2) 10 ...............S Tomlinson (J) 7 69754 Trendy’s Bad Girl (7) fr ..................B Orange 7 61000 Dragon Boy (3) 10 .........................R Holmes 8 04794 Cullens Joy (8) fr .........................C DeFilippi 8 14747 BK Dawn (4) 10............................ P Wakelin 9 00900 Yukon Cloud (9) fr ..............................J Gray 9 38412 We’ll Meet Again (5) 10 .................... J Smith 10 00876 Karanga Sweet P (21) fr .............. S McNally 11 96525 Franco Garcia (22) fr ............... C D Thornley 10 78585 Tessa’s Rocket (U1) 10 .................... D Dunn 12 77644 Awayovernight (23) fr ...........M Anderson (J) 11 61914 He’s Like The Wind (1) 20 ............... G Smith 13 55026 One Off (24) fr .................................J W Cox 12 46686 Kowhai Whiz (1) 30 ................... L McKay (J) 14 47093 Downtown Train (25) fr ..................... D Dunn 13 4742x Le Lievre’s Gift (U1) 30 ....................J Curtin 3 1.21 NORTH CANTERBURY TROTTING TROT $7500, 14 6x300 Gee Up Neddy (1) 40 .................C Jones (J) 6 3.06pm ASHLEY RUGBY CLUB PACE $7000, non4yo+ r40 to r49 trot, stand, 1950m 1 78492 Rusty I Am (1) fr ........................... P Wakelin winners 3yo+ pace, stand, 2600m 1 8 Queen Of The Nite (1) fr ...............B Orange 2 70800 Brite N Lovely (2) fr ......................I Cameron 2 x4036 Christie Marie (2) fr ........................T Chmiel 3 48563 Ella Abbe (3) fr ............................ B Hope (J) 3 0090 Skipperland (3) fr ..........................R Holmes 4 56475 Stellar Success (4) fr........................S Ottley 4 x9228 Victor Tango (4) fr................... J Morrison (J) 5 66200 One Over Dover (5) fr ............. C D Thornley 5 000 Adjudicator (5) fr .......................... M Cations 6 08299 Monkey Luck (6) fr ..................... K Cameron

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6 Px06 Social Media (6) fr ...............................K Cox 7 07663 Tracksarefortrains (7) fr ................ G O’Reilly 8 00350 I Can Remember (8) fr ..................L O’Reilly 9 7 Pembrook Blue (9) fr ........................ D Dunn 10 30x2 Lets Hustle (10) fr ............................S Ottley 11 78635 Pine Cone (11) fr........................ K Cameron 12 3 McCawsome (12) fr ............................ R May 13 Change Of Tempo (13) fr ..................J Dunn 14 02 Beau Vista (14) fr ......................... A Lethaby 15 29965 Unfinished Business (15) fr .........C DeFilippi 16 8x0 King Of Heroes fr ......................... Scratched Emergency: King Of Heroes 7 3.41pm MISTER SEVEN UP PACE $8500, 3yo+ up to & including r60 pace, stand, 2600m 1 22234 Take After Me (1) fr .......................... D Dunn 2 53422 Julia Lady (2) fr ............................ G O’Reilly 3 78791 Acuto (3) fr ......................................... R May 4 0x499 Titanium (4) fr.................................T Chmiel 5 387x0 Hotdiggettycullen (5) fr ................C DeFilippi 6 92580 Pradas Ideal Dahling (6) fr ...........T Williams 7 80797 Gabby’s Star (7) fr .........................R Holmes 8 81323 Copperhead Rose (8) fr .......... C D Thornley 9 76651 Awaytocullect (9) fr ................ O Thornley (J) 10 57112 Diamonds N Cash (10) fr ..................J Dunn 11 02378 Red Moon Rising (11) fr .................. G Smith 8 4.16 CANTERBURY HONDA LTD MOBLIE PACE $8500, 3yo+ r40 to r53, r54 with cond. mobile, 1950m 1 1x000 Jay FM (1) fr .....................................R Close 2 00220 Franco Saxon (2) fr ...........................J Dunn 3 10290 English Rose (3) fr ............................. R May 4 37P0x Locked Out Of Heaven (4) fr .............. C Butt 5 72166 Motu Bettor Be Quick (5) fr .......... G O’Reilly 6 9239x Mr Asia (6) fr ....................................S Ottley 7 84810 Ohoka Johnny (7) fr ......................... D Dunn 8 5310x Little Bad John (8) fr........................ G Smith 9 71704 Mister Slick (9) fr ..................... C D Thornley 10 006x1 Samskara (21) fr ...........................B Orange 11 27109 Nui Ba Den (22) fr ......................... K Butt (J) 12 00x63 Christian Lady (23) fr .............. P McClelland 13 93335 Stompem (24) fr ...................S Tomlinson (J) 14 51432 Mad Lu Li (25) fr..................................K Cox 9 4.50 DUAL SULKY HELPERS MOBILE PACE $7500, 4yo+ r40 to r49 mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 00220 Franco Saxon (1) fr

6 90938 Pegasus Kommander (6) fr ..............J Young 7 06295 Dundee Lady (7) fr .......................... G Smith 8 89689 Stop Means Stop (8) fr ...................T Chmiel 9 10290 English Rose (9) fr ............................. R May 10 52500 Paul’s Verdict (21) fr ..........................J Dunn 11 04754 Lauragrace (22) fr ..................... L McKay (J) 12 03233 Tufflittlerooster (23) fr .......................R Close 13 x3066 Sharknado (24) fr ................................B Butt 14 6680x Ideal Rule (25) fr .......................... A Lethaby 15 91070 Westy Ranger (26) fr ..................... K Butt (J) 16 06008 Vyndetta (27) fr .......................... D Keast (J) Emergencies: Franco Saxon, English Rose 10 5.19pm AMBERLEY TC AT RANGIORA ON WAITANGI DAY MBL PACE $9000, 3yo+ r54 to r70, r71 to r75 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 59371 Swap Over (1) fr .............................. G Smith 2 31010 Mongolian Mars (2) fr ....................... D Dunn 3 95741 Queen Of Glory (3) fr ................... G O’Reilly 4 47480 Highland Reign (4) fr ............... S O’Reilly (J) 5 11x01 Jackalack Sue (5) fr ......................R Holmes 6 27145 Mossdale Rose (6) fr.......................... R May 7 1019x Mighty American (7) fr......................J Curtin 8 10123 Star Commander (8) fr ..................B Orange 9 67768 Franco Texas (9) fr ..........S Tomlinson (J,.Cl) 10 148x6 One Big Fella (21) fr ....................N McGrath 11 0x264 Havinaravup (22) fr ...................A Tomlinson 12 4000x King Cyril (U1) fr ..............................R Close Pacifiers on: Capital Girl (R2), Adjudicator (R6), Sharknado (R9)

LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} - Concession driver {C.cl} - Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down

SELECTIONS

Sarah O’Reilly is down to drive Highland Reign in the last on the card at the Rangiora meeting. 2 3 4 5

00088 Van Laddie (2) fr ...........................B Orange 06009 Veneto (3) fr ................................C DeFilippi 86580 Bridget Blue Chip (4) fr .................R Holmes 400x0 Blingiton (5) fr..................................J W Cox

Race 1: One Over Da Skye, Ruth Celeste Petite, Monarco Race 2: Trendy’s Bad Girl, Franco Garcia, Comfortably Numb Race 3: Ella Abbe, Clifden Clowers, Rusty I Am, Stellar Success Race 4: Onedin Reign, Better Decision, Loissonya, Silent Shadow Race 5: Time For Diamonds, He’s Like The Wind, Celtic Thunder Race 6: McCawsome, Lets Hustle, Tracksarefortrains, Beau Vista Race 7: Copperhead Rose, Diamonds N Cash, Take After Me Race 8: Franco Saxon, Mad Lu Li, Samskara, Stompem Race 9: Tufflittlerooster, Lauragrace, Dundee Lady, Van Laddie Race 10: Star Commander, Mossdale Rose, One Big Fella

Greymouth gallops Tomorrow at Omoto Raceway

Greymouth JC Venue: Omoto Meeting Date: 07 Jan 2018 NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 12.38pm (JACK CURRAGH MEMORIAL MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1500m 1 0x582 Prized Pins (6) 58.5 .................. D Hirini (a1) 2 x5750 Dale (5) 58.5 ............................... C Johnson 3 x6770 Al Be Civics (7) 58.5 ...................L Callaway 4 x5090 Nakuru (8) 58.5 ................... R Firdhaus (a2) 5 37642 Zah Wanted (1) 57 ..........................J Laking 6 05 Late Notice (9) 57 ...........................A Collett 7 65005 Advent (10) 56.5......................T Jonker (a3) 8 79998 Jewell Of Jumeriah (3) 56.5 ..K Mudhoo (a1) 9 96080 Madam Makfi (12) 56.5 ...........P Shaikh (a2) 10 86766 Patricia Rose (2) 56.5 .............K Kalychurun 11 27x00 Royal Mistress (11) 56.5 ................S Wynne 12 7 Cookie Time (4) 55............... S MacNab (a2) 2 1.09 GREG DALY REAL ESTATE MAIDEN $10,000, MAIDEN, 1500m 1 24438 Leuluai (5) 58.5 .......................T Jonker (a3) 2 06 Our Boy Baz (6) 58.5 ............. B Murray (a3) 3 Federer Express (9) 58.5 .............K Williams 4 200x7 Powerball (1) 58.5 ................ S MacNab (a2) 5 x3688 Tussock (11) 58.5 .................... G Jogoo (a1) 6 0900 Skedaddle Skedoo (2) 57... C Campbell (a3) 7 40653 Sammi Lou (7) 56.5 .................... C Johnson 8 50664 Dowry Duty (3) 56.5 ........................ J Morris 9 x0989 Swiss Dream (8) 56.5 10 700. Tavistella (10) 56.5 ..................K Kalychurun 11 65x00 Valetina Vittoria (4) 55 .....................A Collett 3 1.44pm RAILWAY HOTEL GREYMOUTH $12,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1500m

Auckland Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Manukau Stadium Meeting Date: 07 Jan 2018 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 12 and 13 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 11, 12 and 13 1 1.12pm WELCOME TO THE MANUKAU SPORTSBOWL SPRINT C0, 318m 1 24 Blitz ‘Em Rene nwtd U & ...................Cottam 2 27426 Warrior Tony nwtd U & ......................Cottam 3 52652 Carefree Highway nwtd ................K Williams 4 427 Kuridrani nwtd ...............................A Cleaver 5 Just A Matthew nwtd ........................M Black 6 22 Feed The Need nwtd P & .............. J Cleaver 7 87666 Bright Concept nwtd R &.....................L Udy 8 74273 Katcha Ninja nwtd .............................B Craik 9 7 Pootie Go Blitz nwtd U & ...................Cottam 10 35667 Jetsun Bear nwtd ...........................G Wilson 2 1.29pm TROPHIES PLUS STAKES C0, 527m 1 66557 Mighty Mezz nwtd R & ................N O’Regan 2 87 Jetsun Doll nwtd.............................G Wilson 3 34536 Bigtime Sassy nwtd......................K Williams 4 878x5 Jetsun Singer nwtd ........................G Wilson 5 57 Jetsun Paint nwtd ...........................G Wilson 6 34366 Hot Mayhem nwtd U & ......................Cottam 7 24x75 Wairoa Jacko nwtd ....................... H Mullane 8 72365 Jetsun Swan nwtd ..........................G Wilson 9 35668 Surge Ahead nwtd R & .......................L Udy 3 1.47pm AGRC REWARDS SPRINT C0, 318m 1 73646 Bright Boy nwtd .................................B Bond 2 52247 Crampton nwtd..............................A Cleaver 3 x2835 Oloroso nwtd U & ..............................Cottam 4 7324 Ruamahunga Hero nwtd D R & ........ D Hunt

1 27x33 Absolut Excelencia tm (3) 61R Firdhaus (a2) 2 41x85 Dressedtokill m (6) 57.5 ..............L Callaway 3 33316 Shadow King mb (1) 56 ....... S MacNab (a2) 4 77445 Zartan m (2) 55.5 ....................T Jonker (a3) 5 x4404 Bisou Bisou (5) 54....................... C Johnson 6 6x073 Flying Sardine (4) 54.............. B Murray (a3) 7 80378 Em Kay Pops m (7) 54 ............P Shaikh (a2) 4 2.19 DUNOLLIE HOTEL $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1500m 1 00212 Chic (11) 58.5 ...................... S MacNab (a2) 2 x646x Boysway tdm (3) 58.5................ D Hirini (a1) 3 61x0L Tenfold m (4) 58.5 ................... G Jogoo (a1) 4 01005 Redesdale m (12) 58 .................. C Johnson 5 9x582 Mystify Me (6) 57 ....................T Jonker (a3) 6 69984 Justice Well (9) 57 ...........................J Laking 7 33104 Dream Rich b (10) 56.5...... C Campbell (a3) 8 07676 I’m Horace (7) 56.5 ........................S Wynne 9 757x0 Van Gogh tdm (2) 56 10 69400 Minerva (5) 55.5 .................. R Firdhaus (a2) 11 24659 Show Lover (1) 55.5 ..............K Mudhoo (a1) 12 0000x Our Spice m (8) 55.5...............K Kalychurun 5 2.54pm GREYMOUTH STAR $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1500m 1 33023 Galway Garry m (5) 59........... B Murray (a3) 2 81509 Golden Bay (8) 58.5 ........................J Laking 3 0x774 Moreira (12) 58.5 ..................K Mudhoo (a1) 4 1090. Nunchucks (11) 58 ............... S MacNab (a2) 5 09840 Richie Rox m (10) 57 ...................... J Morris 6 22708 Hot Fuss mb (9) 56.5 .................. C Johnson 7 761x7 Kowhai Kerry m (4) 56.5 ........... D Hirini (a1) 8 21606 Stitch (2) 56.5.................................S Wynne 9 9270x Carnaby m (7) 56.5 -

10 52306 Florence Ivy (1) 55.5 .......................A Collett 11 00x60 Ivanskavinskyskvar (3) 55.5 ....K Kalychurun 12 60076 Sharp Elle (6) 55 ................. R Firdhaus (a2) 6 3.29pm OMOTO SUPPORTERS CLUB MAIDEN $10,000, MDN 2YO&UP, 1100m 1 387. Prawn Star (8) 58.5 .............. S MacNab (a2) 2 Ruomaza (14) 57 3 24424 Sensibility (7) 56.5 ......................L Callaway 4 642x3 She’s Graceful (6) 56.5 ...................J Laking 5 44052 Sweet Chastity (4) 56.5................K Williams 6 666x3 Three Shots (9) 56.5 ...............T Jonker (a3) 7 20388 Where Angels Walk (10) 56.5 Beeharry (a4) 8 04547 Ruby Choux Rose (3) 56.5 .............A Collett 9 x00x0 The Rosy Glow (1) 56.5 ...... R Firdhaus (a2) 10 00x5 Rubymoon (2) 56.5 ..................... C Johnson 11 Evielee (16) 56.5 ............................S Wynne 12 0x Dreaming Easy (13) 55 ...... C Campbell (a3) 13 80 Mystical Eyes (11) 56.5 ........... G Jogoo (a1) 14 0x0. Lets Go Lily (12) 55 15 60x0x Captain Orange (5) 58.5 16 85800 La Roccetta (15) 56.5 Emergencies: Evielee, Dreaming Easy, Mystical Eyes, Lets Go Lily, Captain Orange, La Roccetta 7 4.04pm PAROA HOTEL $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1100m 1 944x4 All Dressed Up dm (2) 59.... R Firdhaus (a2) 2 0x436 Augustace (4) 59 .........................L Callaway 3 5x043 Masabio (6) 59 .......................H Bennet (a3) 4 6230x Milk It tdm (8) 59 ...................K Mudhoo (a1) 5 x610x Bells Of Ouzeley m (7) 57.5 ........ C Johnson 6 28581 Frazzle d (10) 57.5 ..........................J Laking 7 0x120 Fully Pumped (12) 57.5..................S Wynne

8 0x010 Promising m (5) 57................. B Murray (a3) 9 170x Majorca (1) 56.5 ......................K Kalychurun 10 00498 Green Spirit (9) 55.5 ....................... J Morris 11 0307x Acrylic m (11) 56.5 ..........................A Collett 12 56590 Thatz Louie (3) 56 Emergencies: Acrylic, Thatz Louie 8 4.39 GREYMOUTH BUSINESSES SPRINT $11,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1100m 1 7x986 Tiebreaker tdm (6) 59.5 ............ D Hirini (a1) 2 5x561 Bonaparte (1) 59 .....................T Jonker (a3) 3 35857 What’s Up Alf m (8) 59 ........... B Murray (a3) 4 2100x Highbrook m (7) 56.5 .....................S Wynne 5 75596 Flicka Of Gold m (5) 56 ...... C Campbell (a3) 6 x8002 Elusive Boxers (3) 54.5 ............... C Johnson 7 x1902 Mia Mamma (4) 54.5 ...........R Beeharry (a4) 8 0307x Acrylic m (9) 54 ...............................A Collett 9 56590 Thatz Louie (2) 54 ...................P Shaikh (a2) 9 5.15pm RECREATION HOTEL GREYMOUTH CUP $25,000, OPEN HANDICAP, 2000m 1 5x552 Overtheriver (2) 60 ............... S MacNab (a2) 2 16613 Kaharau t (6) 57 ..........................L Callaway 3 21x60 The Gordonian tdm (7) 54.....K Mudhoo (a1) 4 31170 Locally Sauced dm (1) 54 ........... C Johnson 5 55650 Belle Boy dm (4) 54................ B Murray (a3) 6 51043 Dee And Gee (3) 54 ................T Jonker (a3) 7 16225 Son Of Zac m (8) 54 ......................S Wynne 8 0x047 Show MacCool (5) 54 .....................A Collett 9 60244 Ruby Row b (10) 54 .................. D Hirini (a1) 10 65785 Stormy Habit dm (9) 54 ...........P Shaikh (a2) 10 5.48 VERNON & VAZEY TRUCK PARTS $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2000m 1 4x750 Garfunkel db (10) 59.5 -

2 22014 Sebring Dragon (5) 59 ............T Jonker (a3) 3 36482 Pickup (7) 58 ...................................J Laking 4 14733 Jumeirah d (13) 57.5 ................... C Johnson 5 x1363 En Suite d (15) 56.5 6 77737 Payment Pending m (11) 56.5.....L Callaway 7 19x70 Point Proven m (14) 56.5 ............K Kwo (a3) 8 41003 Sunset Girl (16) 56 .......................K Williams 9 89x40 Sweet Indulgence d (2) 56 .............S Wynne 10 50266 Penny Perfect (6) 55........................ J Morris 11 08x09 Lady Em (4) 54 ...............................A Collett 12 x6788 Lady Lindauer m (12) 54 .... C Campbell (a3) 13 000x9 Feral Ice (1) 54 ......................K Mudhoo (a1) 14 73x73 Justrush (9) 54 15 00212 Chic (8) 58 16 60244 Ruby Row b (3) 57.5 Emergencies: Feral Ice, Justrush, Chic, Ruby Row Blinkers on: Valetina Vittoria (R2), Show Lover (R4), Moreira, Florence Ivy, Sharp Elle (R5), Frazzle, Green Spirit (R7) Blinkers off : Nakuru, Madam Makfi (R1) Winkers on: Nakuru, Madam Makfi (R1), The Rosy Glow (R6) Winkers off: Show Lover (R4), Florence Ivy, Sharp Elle (R5) SELECTIONS

10 85687 See Eye Aye 31.07 ...................... H Mullane 3.32pm DELI’S SPORTS BAR CLENDON INN SERIES FINAL C0, 527m 1 43672 Secret Hombre nwtd .......................T Patton 2 34884 Jetsun Woody nwtd ........................G Wilson 3 38751 Deception Diva 31.33 W & ..............T Steele 4 83483 Don Morocco nwtd P & ................. J Cleaver 5 51 Talkabout Ziggy 30.95 D R & ............ D Hunt 6 353 Fancy Chap nwtd .......................D Schofield 7 3432 Cameo Syd nwtd...............................B Craik 8 F4224 Finkle Foot Hero nwtd D R & ............ D Hunt 9 24x75 Wairoa Jacko nwtd ....................... H Mullane 10 878x5 Jetsun Singer nwtd ........................G Wilson 10 3.49pm GREYHOUNDS NORTH MAIDEN DISTANCE C0d, 603m 1 11813 Stay Away Haydo nwtd.................... T Green 2 24622 Hey Khali nwtd U & ...........................Cottam 3 16424 Little Moo nwtd U & ...........................Cottam 4 46223 El Narco nwtd..................................P Green 5 56416 Hey Pretty Girl nwtd ...................C M Henley 6 55566 Smash Mate nwtd ........................R McPhee 7 42151 Zipping Ringo nwtd D R &................. D Hunt 8 77774 Dyna Bevlin nwtd U & .......................Cottam 9 42847 Jetsun Stampede nwtd ..................G Wilson 10 45577 Ef Ay Zarr nwtd U & ..........................Cottam 11 4.07pm PUMP & ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD STAKES C1, 527m 1 65676 Rocky’s To Much nwtd..................K Williams 2 87872 Barwon Babe nwtd .....................D Schofield 3 75277 Secret Rory nwtd ........................... G Farrell 4 74135 Tabulam Girl nwtd W &....................T Steele

5 48625 Home Bound nwtd .......................... T Green 6 66658 Howlin’ Ace 31.71............................S Codlin 7 12832 Midnight Daydream 31.25 R & ............L Udy 8 47368 Opawa Vegan nwtd W &..................T Steele Emergencies: 9 42847 Jetsun Stampede 31.39 .................G Wilson 10 45577 Ef Ay Zarr nwtd U & ..........................Cottam 12 4.24 QUALIFIED PET SERVICES SPRINT C3, 318m 1 8454x Bloomingdales 18.72 ........................B Craik 2 84155 Opawa Rocket 18.71 W & ...............T Steele 3 24436 Southern Blue 18.64 ..................C M Henley 4 11182 Gimme Hot Chips 18.55 U &.............Cottam 5 23145 Shortcut Pluto 18.57 W &................T Steele 6 72156 Good Job 18.39 ..............................P Green 7 51F34 Umaga Rama 18.59 .........................M Black 8 13712 Fantastic Zoe 18.51 ...................D Schofield 9 41177 On Demand 18.54............................M Black 10 81467 Amazing Contact 18.67.....................B Bond 13 4.42 JACK’S WHOLESALE MEATS C1, 318m 1 41541 Unprofound 18.62 .............................E Potts 2 52634 Statman Dave 18.76 ..................H Laagland 3 83247 Spider Phil 18.98 R &..................N O’Regan 4 74642 Hot Machine nwtd ........................... T Green 5 44264 Emoji 18.51 .......................................B Craik 6 32558 Bigtime Moola 18.60 R & ....................L Udy 7 57715 Vanos 18.76 ................................. H Mullane 8 44324 Agistri 18.68 ................................... G Farrell 9 85586 Hello It’s Me nwtd .........................K Williams 10 61457 Zara Storm nwtd ............................ G Farrell

Race 1: Zah Wanted, Cookie Time, Prized Pins, Advent Race 2: Leuluai, Powerball, Sammi Lou, Tussock, Our Boy Baz Race 3: Shadow King, Bisou Bisou, Zartan, Dressedtokill Race 4: Chic, Dream Rich, Mystify Me, Show Lover, Tenfold Race 5: Hot Fuss, Galway Garry, Florence Ivy, Nunchucks Race 6: Prawn Star, Sensibility, Ruby Choux Rose, Sweet Chastity Race 7: Masabio, Augustace, Bells Of Ouzeley, Fully Pumped Race 8: Bonaparte, Tiebreaker, Elusive Boxers, What’s Up Alf Race 9: Son Of Zac, Locally Sauced, Kaharau, Overtheriver Race 10: Pickup, Garfunkel, Jumeirah, En Suite, Sebring Dragon

Auckland dogs Tomorrow at Manukau Stadium

2 44127 Guru’s Choice nwtd ......................K Williams 5 Kiwi Gal nwtd U & .............................Cottam 3 21367 Hows Your Mum 18.62 U & ...............Cottam 6 4484 Mobility Scooter nwtd .......................M Black 4 56424 Leroy Spirit nwtd .........................A Turnwald 7 Bad nwtd ...........................................B Craik 5 62815 Scott The Looks 18.90 U & ...............Cottam 8 77536 Just Jiggle nwtd U & .........................Cottam 6 57267 Bigtime Amelia 18.83 ................... H Mullane 9 86x Barwon Opal nwtd......................D Schofield 7 44376 Princess Alea 18.94 ...................C M Henley 10 77x Elly Boom nwtd ................................ S Clark 4 2.04pm GREYHOUND FUNCTION STKS C1, 527m 8 88816 Red Head 18.62 ..............................P Green 9 48587 Drury 18.41 ...................................A Cleaver 1 53246 Goldstar Holly nwtd ........................ G Farrell 2 87883 Doug Deep nwtd R & ..........................L Udy 10 87788 Made Time 18.31 ............................S Codlin 3 88788 Zarzuella 31.28 ...............................S Codlin 7 2.57pm STITCHES UPHOLSTERY SERIES HEAT 2 4 63136 Finkle Foot Fred 31.02 D R & ........... D Hunt C2q, 318m 1 42422 Scott Tied Up 18.63 U & ...................Cottam 5 2371F Blocker 30.99 R & .......................N O’Regan 2 72356 Alex Attack 18.38 U & .......................Cottam 6 35631 Zipping Andre nwtd ....................D Schofield 3 886x5 Bitters 18.65 ..................................... S Clark 7 415 Hitch A Ride nwtd ........................... T Green 4 77374 Jetsun Jamie 18.73 ........................G Wilson 8 83251 Idol Ajay 31.00 W &.........................T Steele 5 41783 Red Dee 18.53 ................................P Green 9 45577 Ef Ay Zarr nwtd U & ..........................Cottam 6 47821 Ali Ali Ali 18.84 ............................... G Farrell 10 42847 Jetsun Stampede 31.39 .................G Wilson 5 2.22pm HEWLETT ELECTRICAL SPRINT C1, 318m 7 74365 Unconscionable 18.61 R & .................L Udy 8 1574F Cosmic Barwon 19.03 ................D Schofield 1 33147 Atlas Shrugged 18.69 .................. H Mullane 9 85687 See Eye Aye 18.62 ...................... H Mullane 2 7x442 Thrilling Wiggle 18.69................. G Pomeroy 3 2x531 Forcible 18.90 .................................. S Clark 10 87788 Made Time 18.31 ............................S Codlin 4 151 Kiwi Boy 18.60 U & ...........................Cottam 8 3.14pm PLASTERBOARD STAKES C2, 527m 1 82867 Beltom 30.42 ..............................D Schofield 5 51523 Brick With Eyes 18.68 R & ..........N O’Regan 2 14314 Amy Amy nwtd ............................... G Farrell 6 22325 Nangar Dream nwtd ...................D Schofield 3 65244 Opawa Anthony nwtd W & ..............T Steele 7 75645 Fancy Gas 18.70 M & ...................... J Smith 4 44555 Hezaman 30.89 U &..........................Cottam 8 42616 Simple Request 18.84.......................B Bond 5 67414 Alyeska 30.77 ...................................B Craik 9 66765 Microphone 19.07 .......................... G Farrell 6 55431 Jinja Mia 30.97 W & ........................T Steele 10 48x86 Bahama Gas 19.06 ......................K Williams 6 2.39pm STITCHES UPHOLSTERY SERIES HEAT 1 7 31183 Sue Zooki 30.55 .............................. T Green 8 44138 Opawa Velocette 30.86 W &............T Steele C2q, 318m 9 26766 Barwon Storm 31.33 ..................D Schofield 1 55218 Zimmer Frame 18.81 R &....................L Udy

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

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Saturday, January 6, 2018

In brief

■ RETIREMENT

Maxim’s racing days over After one of the great comeback stories, top drawer pacer Maxim has been retired. His trainer Brent Mangos, in consultation with former trainer and part-owner, Barry Purdon, pulled the pin on his career after he pulled up sore following Sunday’s Auckland Cup. “We had him checked out on Wednesday and it’s not good, so he’s retired,” said Mangos. “We could do a patch up job on him, but he’s done such a good job for his owners that I think it’s not the right thing to do by the horse. “I spoke to Barry and he definitely was of the same opinion. “I think it’s time to give the horse a good break and a wellearned retirement.” Maxim looked like he could be anything as a young horse, winning the Sires Stakes Series Final at Addington as a two-year-old before running second to stablemate Sky Major in the Ashburton Harness Jewels a fortnight later. At three Purdon took him to Melbourne, where he won the Victoria Derby, then brought him home for a close-up third behind Tiger Tara and Locharburn in the Northern Derby. But he was to break down soon after and would not be seen at the races again for nearly three years.

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Otaki latest casualty New Zealand’s wild weather has claimed another race meeting with yesterday’s Otaki meeting abandoned. Stipendiary stewards made the early decision to call off the fixture following 13mm of rain yesterday, a wet forecast and inconsistencies in the track. - NZME

Well-bred mare ready Seraphim is in the right order to continue her hot run of form when she makes her open class debut in the Gallagher Marton Cup at Awapuni today. “She’s been impressive in her last two wins,” said Steven Ramsay, who trains the daughter of Rip Van Winkle and Ethereal with Julia Ritchie. “She hasn’t run past a mile yet, but on her breeding she should.” - NZME

Cup hat-trick focus Multiple stakes winner Longchamp will be reporting back for duty on Monday. The Tavistock gelding will be welcomed back to Andrew Campbell’s Cambridge stable with his winter goal already set. “He’s one of my favourites and I’d love to win the Opunake Cup three times in a row with him, that’s the main aim,” he said. Longchamp has won seven of his 24 starts. - NZME

Maxim’s career was blighted by injuries. He fought back from back-toback tendon injuries to return to the races a year ago, now trained by Mangos due to his access to a swimming pool. He won seven races in the past 12 months, including two on a short winter trip to Victoria. He ran third in the Easter Cup

and even won the Wanganui Cup on the grass, but perhaps his best performance came in the $800,000 New Zealand Cup run at Addington just two months ago. There he flew home for an unlucky fourth behind Lazarus, almost certainly robbed of a sec-

ond placing after being held-up at the wrong time. Maxim, a son of Bettor’s Delight from the famed Scuse Me family that also includes Adore Me, Dream About Me and Christen Me, retires the winner of 12 races and over half-a-million dollars. - NZHN

Saint Kitt in fine fettle Capable stayer Saint Kitt will strip at his best for the Listed Gallagher Marton Cup at Awapuni today. The eight-year-old has improved since his last-start fourth in the Stratford Cup, according to part-owner Grant Cullen. - NZME

Marton gallops Today at Awapuni Raceway

Marton JC Venue: Awapuni Meeting Date: 06 Jan 2018 2 x3128 Scott Base m (5) 57.5 .....................R Myers NZ Meeting number: 4 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 3 717x7 Humble Pie m (2) 57.5 ......... S MacNab (a2) 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 4 17x21 Nucleonic t (3) 56.5 .......................M McNab 1 12.53pm FARMLANDS PREMIER $30,000, Rating 5 37x21 Lincoln’s Gal th (6) 55.5 ................M Tanaka 6 21256 Nuclear Fusion tm (7) 55.5 ......... C Johnson 85 Benchmark, 1550m 7 42800 Dance For Money h (4) 55.5 ....... D Johnson 1 x4534 La Fille En Jeu (3) 59.5 ............M Singh (a2) 2 x3067 Call Me Royal m (6) 58 ...................S Collett 4 2.35 PROUT PRODUCTS PTY PREMIER $25,000, 3 13624 Travimyfriend (2) 57 ....................C Lammas Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m 1 8x483 Whispering (8) 59....................... A Shin (a4) 4 76335 Justlikeyasister tmh (1) 54 ... S MacNab (a2) 2 8x688 Xcuses Xcuses t (3) 58.5 .......... M D Plessis 5 61106 Glory Days (4) 54 ............................R Myers 3 x5554 Fibonacci bh (4) 58 .......................M McNab 6 0x009 Captain Lincoln tmh (5) 54 .......... C Johnson 4 61765 Finn tm (2) 58..................................R Myers 7 60x03 Cha Siu Bao 54 ............................ Scratched 2 1.28pm BJW MOTORS PREMIER $30,000, Rating 5 22215 The Bandito (1) 58 ................ H Andrew (a2) 6 61235 Silver Sasanof (6) 57.......................S Collett 85 Benchmark, 1200m 7 6x746 Don’t Look Back dm (7) 56 ......... C Johnson 1 30x72 Lewis Caroll tdb (4) 59.5 ....... H Andrew (a2) 8 749x2 Tavis Star dm (5) 55 .............T Newman (a3) 2 82478 Caramac dm (1) 58 ................... D Hirini (a1) 9 199. Athletica tm (9) 54 ....................... D Johnson 3 64503 Morse Code d (7) 57 4 98x82 Thien Ly dh (6) 54.5 .................... D Johnson 5 3.12pm CENTRAL ITM PREMIER $40,000, OPEN 5 x1011 Gift Of Power tdm (5) 54 ............. C Johnson HANDICAP, 1400m 1 21262 Scapolo dm (2) 61................ S MacNab (a2) 6 x0213 Sweepstake dbh (3) 54 ...................R Myers 2 54324 Amarula d (4) 60 ................... H Andrew (a2) 7 6x102 Euphoria m (2) 54 ...........................S Collett 3 2.03pm SOUTHERN RANGITIKEI VET SERVICES 3 5x511 Shadows Cast tdh (5) 57 ................A Collett 4 73133 Shadow Fox td (7) 56 ..................... J Parkes 3YO PREMIER $25,000, 3YO SW+P, 1300m 5 20626 Mighty Solomon tdh (6) 54 ..............R Myers 1 x1371 Smokin’ Oak m (1) 58.5 ..................S Collett

6 35153 Slimline tdmh (8) 53 ......................D Bradley 7 x4534 La Fille En Jeu d (1) 53 8 1x594 Wills Road tdh (9) 53 .................. C Johnson 9 13624 Travimyfriend d (3) 53 6 3.47pm CARBON WHITE NZ PREMIER $22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1550m 1 25405 Abbey Road h (11) 59.5 ................. J Parkes 2 27001 Bushfire tdh (2) 59 .............. C O’Beirne (a3) 3 x3352 Awatane (1) 58.5 ...........................J Waddell 4 614x7 Nicoshine th (9) 58.5 .......................D Turner 5 22194 Outstanding 58.5.......................... Scratched 6 9936x Notabadrooster 58 ....................... Scratched 7 x5995 Black Sav th (7) 57.5 ................... C Johnson 8 0x423 Lady Style (4) 57.5 ..........................R Myers 9 1 The Mayor (6) 57.5......................... J Bayliss 10 44631 Thats Amore tdh (5) 57 ......... H Andrew (a2) 11 772x7 Cuzzie Charlie tm (3) 57 ...............D Bradley 12 x3360 Tavigarde (10) 56.5 .....................C Lammas 13 x0039 Xcessory h (8) 54 7 4.22pm GALLAGHER MARTON CUP $55,000, OPN HANDICAP, 2100m 1 05232 Blathwayt tdm (1) 60 .....................J Waddell 2 9x874 Saint Kitt t (8) 59 ...........................M McNab 3 61131 Gobstopper tdm (3) 58.5 ................ J Parkes

M2 Whangarei gallops

4 32344 Princess Brook (10) 58 ............... C Johnson 5 15428 Itsallbelt tdm (6) 58 ................. H Andrew (a) 6 36746 Dr Watson dm (2) 56.5 ....................R Myers 7 7x453 Gravano dmb (7) 56 .................. M D Plessis 8 3x211 Seraphim t (9) 53 ........................ D Johnson 9 x9151 High Spirits d (11) 53 ......................S Collett 10 0x063 China Star tdh (13) 53...................M Tanaka 11 x1275 Joe Cargo (12) 53 ...........................A Collett 12 34131 Princess Dillon 53 ........................ Scratched 13 25324 Alfie Dee (4) 53 ...................... S MacNab (a) 14 38429 Leading Role h (5) 53 .................C Lammas 15 x3522 Hot In High Heels (14) 53 .............. J Bayliss Emergency: Hot In High Heels 8 4.56 SPREADING RURAL BULK PREMIER $25,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2100m 1 02450 Ticket Clipper tdmh (4) 59 ................. T Allan 2 02611 Duplicity tdh (3) 58.5 ............ S MacNab (a2) 3 49555 High Quality tm (13) 58 .................J Waddell 4 78241 Hunta Pence d (7) 58 .................. D Johnson 5 266x5 Hare Bawl tdmh (12) 56.5 .............D Bradley 6 x1275 Joe Cargo 56.5 ............................ Scratched 7 54232 Thorn Pass tmh (2) 56.5 ............. C Johnson 8 x3356 Call Me Irish m (8) 56............ H Andrew (a2) 9 39418 Kairanga Lad t (10) 56 ..................M McNab

10 66062 Sylvester td (11) 56 .........................R Myers 11 73533 Go To Man (9) 54.5 .........................S Collett 12 38429 Leading Role h (1) 54.5 13 11903 Itellyouonething d (5) 54 14 34131 Princess Dillon d (6) 54 ...................A Collett 15 25324 Alfie Dee 54.5 .............................. Scratched 16 870x9 Wee Biskit 54 ............................... Scratched Blinkers on: Morse Code (R2) Blinkers off: Scott Base, Dance For Money (R3), Nicoshine (R6) Winkers on: Nicoshine (R6) Winkers off: Morse Code (R2) LEGEND: Runner Form b - Beaten favourite at last start c - Won at this distance on this course d - Won at this distance on another course h - Home track m - Won in heavy going t - Won at track X - Spell of three months SELECTIONS

6 240x8 Date Night d (3) 57..................... L Satherley 7 80710 Spindle td (1) 57..........................T Thornton 8 0x028 Bruce Arthur th (4) 57 9 642x0 Jake The Muss h (10) 56.5.........M Cameron 10 0x506 Lucky Sweep d (8) 56.5 .................. S Spratt 7 4.06pm THE WHANGARIPO VALLEY FREE RANGE EGG CUP $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 x6001 Rule The World td (7) 60 ... U Holmquist (a2) 2 524x6 Major Tom mh (1) 58.5 ................T Thornton 3 43x00 Splendido (11) 58.5....................G Cooksley 4 1237x Blackmagicwoman dm (8) 57.5E McCall (a4) 5 81 Time Lord (10) 57.5 ...................M Coleman 6 70x87 Richie McHorse dh (5) 57.5 .......M Cameron 7 4x521 Al Vandaam d (9) 57 8 x7214 O’Angel (6) 57 ................................. S Spratt 9 7x173 Poppy Star (4) 57 ..............................L Innes 10 44685 Courtmaster (3) 56.5....................... A Jones 11 x0002 Lady Roseanne m (2) 55.5 ........ L Satherley 8 4.41pm TRIGG CONSTRUCTION MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1400m 1 22. Conclusion b (14) 58.5 2 0x0x7 Memphis Star (3) 58.5 ................T Thornton 3 Gingeisthenewblack 58.5 ............. Scratched 4 0x0 Wilson (6) 58.5 .........................J Nason (a2) 5 288x6 Winkle Dancer (11) 58.5 .................M Vance 6 3x8. Azaboy (13) 57 ...........................M Coleman 7 8x5x Ironside h (12) 57 ............................ A Jones 8 43 Dalguinn (2) 56.5 .......................G Cooksley

9 45x09 Luciana (17) 56.5 ....................... L Satherley 10 0x Philosophical (8) 56.5 11 3x Danzdanzdance h (1) 55............M Cameron 12 Mazikeen (10) 55 13 Okoto (16) 55 ....................................L Innes 14 x09x5 Shezallpower (9) 55 15 60600 Eliz Garden (7) 56.5 .................. R Scott (a3) 16 807x7 Sunday Rose 55........................... Scratched 17 204 Each Way (15) 57 18 52468 Single Moment 56.5 ..................... Scratched 19 x8506 Toitoi (5) 55 20 6x Viva La Burgundy h (4) 57 Emergencies: Eliz Garden, Sunday Rose, Each Way, Single Moment, Toitoi, Viva La Burgundy Blinkers on: Lil’ Roka (R2), Tavlin, Anahera Lass, Louisiana (R3), Each Way, Peaceful Falls, Maduro (R4), Richie McHorse (R7), Each Way (R8) Blinkers off: Fool’s ‘N’ Horses (R2) Winkers on: Toitoi (R4), Toorak Tower (R6), Major Tom (R7), Conclusion, Toitoi (R8) Winkers off: Maduro (R4) SELECTIONS

Race 1: Glory Days, Travimyfriend, La Fille En Jeu, Call Me Royal Race 2: Gift Of Power, Lewis Caroll, Thien Ly, Euphoria, Sweepstake Race 3: Nucleonic, Scott Base, Humble Pie, Nuclear Fusion Race 4: Athletica, Tavis Star, The Bandito, Xcuses Xcuses Race 5: Amarula, Scapolo, Slimline, Mighty Solomon Race 6: Lady Style, The Mayor, Awatane, Abbey Road Race 7: Gobstopper, Blathwayt, Gravano, Seraphim, Itsallbelt Race 8: Duplicity, Hunta Pence, Hare Bawl, Thorn Pass

Today at Rukaka Raceway

Whangarei RC Venue: Ruakaka Meeting Date: 6 Jan 2018 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 12.35pm FELL ENGINEERING $11,000, Rating 70 Benchmark, 1200m 1 53477 Magic Of The Sun td (7) 59 .A Schwerin (a2) 2 6x401 Breezon d (6) 57.5 .......................... S Spratt 3 6x617 Beyond Dispute tdb (3) 57 ................L Innes 4 0x028 Bruce Arthur tdh (2) 57 ..............M Cameron 5 2x59x Morweka d (1) 54.5 ....................M Coleman 6 4x559 Simply Classic d (4) 54 ................... A Jones 7 7x0x0 Melody Celebre d (5) 54 .....................C Dell 2 1.10pm LINDAUER MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 2100m 1 65094 Raise The Phantom (1) 58.5 ....J Nason (a2) 2 58800 Makfactor (8) 58.5 ........................... A Jones 3 090 Marc One (10) 58.5 .........................M Vance 4 x0080 Pistol Pete (11) 58.5 5 78635 Ripinhet (6) 57 ............................T Thornton 6 0694 Lake Superior (9) 57 ..................G Cooksley 7 75 Firenze (2) 57....................................L Innes 8 870. Fool’s ‘N’ Horses (3) 57 .......................C Dell 9 6 Eloquence 56.5 ............................ Scratched 10 000 Suave Princess (5) 56.5 ............ R Scott (a3) 11 94 Mygigi (4) 55 ..............................M Coleman 12 0486 Lil’ Roka (7) 55 ................................ S Spratt 3 1.45pm REMEMBERING ILA JOHNSON (GRANDMA J) MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 59857 Pierian Spring (13) 58.5 ..................M Vance

2 8 Kwik Stryder (14) 58.5 ........................C Dell 3 908x6 Mighty Colombo (8) 58.5..........J Nason (a2) 4 090. Pirate (15) 58.5 5 48x2 Tavlin bh (5) 57...........................M Cameron 6 63 Sacred Party (7) 57 ...........................L Innes 7 9x0 Buffit (10) 57 8 0 Crouching Tiger (3) 57 9 87 Justamaiz (1) 57 ........................M Coleman 10 0 Sirvolk (11) 57 ................................. A Jones 11 52468 Single Moment (9) 56.5.............. L Satherley 12 47x60 Anahera Lass (4) 55 ...................T Thornton 13 66x97 Louisiana (12) 55 ............................ S Spratt 14 80x90 Onezerofive (2) 55 .................... R Scott (a3) 15 0x000 All Trumped Up (6) 58.5 Emergency: All Trumped Up 4 2.19pm BEST WISHES DONNA & PETER MAIDEN $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1400m 1 2x48 Bucky (3) 57.5 .............................T Thornton 2 204 Each Way (13) 57.5....................G Cooksley 3 x2450 Peaceful Falls (4) 57.5 .............J Nason (a2) 4 684. Maduro (9) 57.5 .........................M Cameron 5 Northcote (11) 57.5 ......................... S Spratt 6 6x Viva La Burgundy h (12) 57.5 7 Divine Elite (6) 57.5 8 In Vino Veritas h (8) 57.5 ................. A Jones 9 7x Perfecto (7) 57.5..............................M Vance 10 265 Actressa (5) 55.5...............................L Innes 11 57304 Lavish (1) 55.5 ....................................C Dell

12 x8506 Toitoi (10) 55.5 ...........................M Coleman 13 06 Chapoutier (14) 55.5 14 O’Sugar (2) 55.5 .................A Schwerin (a2) 5 2.56pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MAIDEN $12,000, MDN F&M, 1200m 1 0x902 Indulgent (9) 57.5 ........................T Thornton 2 0x630 Arrivo 57.5.................................... Scratched 3 Hatton Garden (10) 57.5 ............M Cameron 4 0x Or Blanche (1) 57.5.................... L Satherley 5 2x3x2 Bits And Pieces (5) 56 ...............M Coleman 6 2 O’Sam b (11) 56.............................. S Spratt 7 57x42 Walkin’ By (2) 56 ...............................L Innes 8 5 Ama Dolce h (6) 56 .............................C Dell 9 Game On (3) 56 ................ U Holmquist (a2) 10 5 Lucidity 56 .................................... Scratched 11 Shadze Of Blue (8) 56 ...............G Cooksley 12 Tav It Up h (7) 56............................. A Jones 13 Gracie 56 ..................................... Scratched 14 Thee Madame 56 ......................... Scratched 15 698x7 Deviant Miss (4) 57.5 ..........A Schwerin (a2) Emergency: Deviant Miss 6 3.31pm CATAPULT PARTNERS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS $11,000, Rating 70 Benchmark, 1400m 1 0x143 Romancer tbh (6) 61 ................J Nason (a2) 2 644x0 Blue Wagon td (7) 60.5 .........H Marzuki (a3) 3 34427 Toorak Tower tdh (9) 60.5..................L Innes 4 2x69x Piazzetta d (5) 59 .......................M Coleman 5 61235 Silver Sasanof t (2) 58.5..............T Abel (a4)

Race 1: Magic Of The Sun, Beyond Dispute, Bruce Arthur, Morweka Race 2: Ripinhet, Firenze, Lake Superior, Lil’ Roka, Mygigi Race 3: Sacred Party, Tavlin, Single Moment, Mighty Colombo Race 4: Chapoutier, Actressa, Each Way, Bucky, Northcote Race 5: Bits And Pieces, O’Sam, Walkin’ By, Tav It Up, Game On Race 6: Romancer, Date Night, Silver Sasanof, Toorak Tower Race 7: Richie McHorse, Time Lord, Al Vandaam, Splendido Race 8: Conclusion, Dalguinn, Danzdanzdance, Azaboy, Mazikeen

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Saturday, January 6, 2018 Left – Brendon Adam lines up a shot in the Mid Canterbury Tennis interclub competition.

December 2017 At the end of each year, Guardian staff choose the best of the year’s photos to share with you all and reminisce.

Above – Dave Chapman managed to pick up 13th at the Ashburton Car Club Chertsey standing quarter-mile sprint. Right – Dexter Dunn and Raukapuka Ruler hold on for a desperate finish in the Ashburton Cup on Christmas Eve.

Allenton captain Jeff Naish watches one down the wicket in his side’s seven wicket loss to Tech.

Alex Hooper leads the pack up the hill in the Tinwald Cycling Club’s Ashburton MSA Liquor Centre Club Championship.

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Ashburton Guardian

■ RUGBY

■ TENNIS

Return of the king One of the biggest names in world tennis has touched down in Auckland. Argentine star Juan Martin del Potro arrived just after 5am yesterday morning, on a flight from Santiago. The world No 11 has returned to Auckland for the first time since 2009, when he blazed through a quality field to lift the trophy as a teenager. His safe arrival will be a much needed fillip for tournament organisers, after the weather related dramas of this week. Del Potro said he chose to return to Auckland to have the best possible preparation for the Australian Open, and also because of the great memories of the last time he was here, and the year that followed. “Auckland was an important tournament for me, it was the first one after the great 2008 that I had, a year in which I won four tournaments in a row, reached the quarters at the US Open and the Davis Cup final,” del Potro told the Herald. “So I chose Auckland to get off to a good start and have the best preparation for the Australian Open.” The 29-year-old is one of the biggest male names to grace the Stanley Street courts since the start of this decade. The men’s tournament has had some top players, including David Ferrer, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

James

Juan Martin del Potro and Gael Monfils but Del Potro probably surpasses them all. He’s one of the most popular players on tour, and one of the few who is a genuine threat to the big four of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. At the 2009 US Open he be-

came the first person to beat both Nadal and Federer at the same grand slam. He beat Federer in an unforgettable four hour, five-set final, breaking a 41-match winning streak in New York for the Swiss, who was coming off five consecutive US Open titles.

If you are a budding loosehead prop in France, time to switch sides buddy. Wings – think again. As for first five-eighths, on track. If money matters most, then sports agency Esportif Intelligence has news for you. The latest EI survey updates where the money is spent across positions in European rugby. One of the startling revelations concerns props in France. Tightheads are known to be highly valued in France, and the survey bears this out with the No. 3s trailing only first five-eighths and No. 8s. In other words, recently departed All Black prop Charlie Faumuina will be in the money at Toulouse. But according to the statistics gathered, loosehead props were the lowest paid players in the Top14 competition over 2017/18. Tighthead props also do extremely well in the English Premiership. In the cross border PRO14, the presence of stars Charles Piutau (Ulster) and Leigh Halfpenny (Scarlets) has pushed the average fullback wage into the top spot. Former All Black Piutau, along with Johnny Sexton, is the highest earner in the competition, getting $950,000 a season, while Welsh fullback Halfpenny earns $660,000 a year. - NZME

Tony

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It was the only major won by someone outside the `big four’ (Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray) between 2005 and 2013. Besides Djokovic and Nadal, he remains the only other player to beat Federer in a grand slam final and is one of just three active players (Stan Wawrinka and Tomas Berdych are the others) who can claim three wins or more over each of the ‘big four’. He broke back into the top 20 last year for the first time since 2014 – after taking a title in Stockholm, reaching the last four in New York (beating Federer in the quarter-final en route) and Shanghai and making the final in Basel. A decent result in Auckland will see the 29-year-old back in the top 10, before an assault on the Australian Open, which remains the only grand slam where he hasn’t reached at least the semifinal stage. “Of course I wish I could win more big tournaments and climb in the rankings but the main goal for me after all my surgeries is to stay healthy,” said del Potro, who has had four wrist operations since 2010. “After all that happened to me in the recent years, I am so grateful to be playing on the tour. In 2016, I couldn’t play two or three tournaments in a row. “By the end of 2017, I played five consecutive weeks. So that’s a huge improvement.” - NZME

Props are where the money is

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ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control

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Mid Canterbury Spca

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Mid Canterbury Animal Shelter - Contact President 021 1356 969.

Veterinarians

VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Cnr East St & Seafield Rd, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am 12 noon. Weekend and Christmas 24-hour emergencies. CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend and Christmas emergencies: Steve Williams. ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, 149 Cameron St, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben Hallenstein. Full emergency service all weekend and Christmas. Information Centres Methven - Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 10am until VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Dr, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. 3pm. Phone 302-8955 or isite@midcanterburynz.com Weekend and Christmas 24-hour emergencies. ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE FAST POST: Mon - Fri 6pm STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm

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Vet Ent and Vet Life now operate a joint after-hours small animal emergency service. To use this service please phone your vet as usual.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Machine Operators Advocate / Welfare Coordinator (for RSE Scheme) – Ashburton area Approx. 10 hours per week Seasonal Solutions is a grower-based Cooperative providing workers to the horticulture (vegetable growers) industry. Workers come mainly from Vanuatu. Reporting to the Canterbury Operations Manager, you will oversee and coordinate all aspects of the health and well-being of the RSE workers in the Chertsey area, to promote health and safety at work and socially. If you have all of the following, then this is the job for YOU !! • a clean drivers’ licence and your own car • good people management and communication skills • a desire to meet and help people The role is home-based, very varied and interesting. Hours per week will vary but should average 10 per week. There will be some evening and weekend work as required. Occasional visits to Central Otago may be required. Further details of the role including a Position Description are available on our website: ssco.co.nz Please send us your CV to: SSCO, PO Box 326, Alexandra 9320 or email moy@ssco.co.nz or call 027 564 2785 Applications close Friday, January 19, 2018.

COOK/BAKER Full-time position Are you looking for a change, maybe just a change of scenery? The team at The Somerset Grocer is looking for a Cook/Baker. We require a motivated and passionate new team member to jump on board. Do you have a flare for creating amazing dishes and love creating the most tempting cabinet items? Have you been in the industry for at least 3 years? Are you reliable, fun loving, enthusiastic and enjoy working as part of a team, with great communication skills and a strong work ethic? Are you looking for full time? If you said yes to all of those things, then you maybe just what we are looking for!!! The successful applicant must be able and willing to work mornings, weekends and the odd night. So if you believe you have what it takes to join this team please apply.

Permanent / Full Time This position requires somebody physically fit with good eye for detail and the ability to thread up machines with yarns for pre production. Key Tasks • • • • • • •

Threading up of machines in preparation for production runs. Inspecting socks as production runs off machines to ensure quality is correct. Grading socks in production and recording tallies. Helping Hosiery Technicians with any tasks and cleaning of machinery. Checking production against specification and sample to ensure quality of product is correct. Quality Control. Checking of raw materials prior to machine loading. Good understanding of the English language both written and verbal.

The position could suit a school leaver wanting to start and build a career longer term in the Industry. The Operator position will be shift based and applicants need to be willing to work nights or weekends as per shift rotations. Additionally being mechanically minded would be ideal. Applicants must be New Zealand Resident or have a current work visa which is able to be extended as both positions are permanent requiring employees who can work long term. Please apply in writing or by email to: Email:

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Alternatively post to: Att: Tina Moore GENERAL MANAGER New Zealand Sock Company P O Box 179, Ashburton

NIGHT FILL Forklift Driver Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton has a vacancy for a Forklift Driver to join the Night Fill team.

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

The person we are looking for must have the following qualities: • Current forklift licence • Be reliable • Work in a team • Able to work un-supervised • Show initiative If you think you are the person we are looking for, please send your C.V. and covering letter to: HR.Ashburton@mitre10.co.nz or post to Human Resources, Mitre 10 MEGA, P.O. Box 35, Ashburton 7740. All applications remain confidential and close on Monday, January 15, 2018.

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Hilton Haulage Limited is a well-established and recognisable brand throughout the South Island providing a range of transport and logistics services with a focus on service excellence. As our business continues to grow, new and exciting opportunities arise and we want you to be there! With new trucks and machinery arriving regularly and employees shifting through the ranks, we are searching for a range of people with different skills who can contribute to the team in Washdyke, Timaru. If you are looking to advance your career in the transport industry, you need to talk to us. Maybe you are ready to make the jump to the next HT Licence Class (eg class 2 to class 4 or class 4 to class 5) or you are an experienced forklift operator ready to move onto bigger machinery? Let us help! For those who present with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and a strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements, we have opportunities for Storepeople/Forklift Operators, Loader Operators, Truck Drivers and a Dispatcher. Hilton Haulage prides itself in providing modern, well maintained fleet and equipment, full uniform, competitive terms and conditions (including medical insurance) and an awesome team to work with. To apply or to see more details about our other current vacancies, please visit our website www.hiltonhaulage.co.nz

Class 5 Harvest Drivers Required Hilton Haulage Limited is a well-established and recognisable brand throughout the South Island providing a range of transport and logistics services with a focus on service excellence. The 2018 harvest season is approaching and we need to dig up some new talent to help us tackle the paddocks. This season we will have V-Bin truck and trailer units and drivers based at both Pendarves (northeast of Ashburton) and Timaru. If your application is successful you will find yourself carting potatoes to McCain’s and storage sheds or onions to a local packaging shed. Up for offer are multiple fixed-term positions. These will run for approximately 8 to 10 weeks starting mid-February. You will be rostered on for 12 hour shifts and will be required to be flexible with day and night shifts. An agricultural background and knowledge of the Mid and South Canterbury areas will be advantageous. Our ideal applicant will be a Class 5 driver who wants to join a respected and professional company. Applications also invited from less experienced Class 5 drivers or those who hold a Class 5L who wish to be supported to gain their 5F. To apply now, please visit our website www.hiltonhaulage.co.nz or call the Head Office on 03 687 4020 and ask to speak to our friendly HR team.

Customer Service Delivery Person You will be physically fit and able to lift heavy bags of laundry and garments.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected organisation to help benefit the animals of Ashburton. Help us to help them!

An ability to communicate with customers and represent our company well are key requisites.

Responsibilities: • Providing for the care and health of animals in the SPCA facility • Maintaining accurate documentation and records. • Managing interactions with clients and public • Weekend work required

Part of your time will be spent in our busy laundry processing garments.

Qualifications and experience in animal care and customer service preferred. To register your interest please send a cover letter and CV to:

sarah@spcacanterbury.org.nz For a detailed job description visit www.spcacanterbury.org.nz/get-involved/careers

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Factory Shop Customer Service

Due to growth we are in need of an extra delivery driver.

Permanent Part-time SPCA Ashburton

by 5.00pm Sunday, January 14, 2018.

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

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

This position is: (20 hours per week) Monday – Friday, 5pm – 9pm

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. To apply please call 03 307 5899 or 027 644 9008. Or email manager@somersetgrocer.co.nz

HT Drivers & Machinery Operators

Some local knowledge advantageous.

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You will have a clean full drivers licence and be able to drive a manual van. To apply to join our friendly team send your CV to:

admin@wrightsdrycleaners.co.nz Stuart Cross 0274 308830 Wrights Drycleaners

We are looking for a friendly, bubbly person to work in our onsite Factory Shop. If you have previous customer service and sales experience this position could be perfect for you! This is a permanent position. Hours: 10.00am – 4pm Monday to Friday Duties Involved: • • •

Selling and informing customers of our product features. Packaging product during quieter times. Stocking and maintaining product in the shop.

Please apply in writing and include your CV, 2 references and 2 referees. Tina Moore – General Manager tina@nzsock.co.nz

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TRADES, SERVICES

Beckley Coachlines Programme ◊ KAIKOURA DAY TRIP January 16 departing 7.30am. See the amazing rebuild work on SH1 to Kaikoura. The changes in the foreshore and the rebuilding of the town Kaikoura needs our support. For bookings phone 308 7646

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES • Bark • Oamaru stone • Rocks • Organic compost • Sand • Screened soil • Home deliveries available

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available! From a shovel load to a trailer load. Dobson Street West Ph: 307 8302 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

TRADES, SERVICES

DENTURES. Dr Peter Rumping, retired dentist, continues to provide full dentures. Repairs to existing dentures also available. Phone 027 220 9997. HOME handyman available. Minor repairs, painting etc. Ph 027-677-1952. SHOWER and Glass Treatments. Save up to 90% cleaning time. Glass showers, splashbacks, balustrades. High quality German engineered nanocoating. Call us for a free no obligation quote on 0800 EZCLEAN (0800 392 5326).

SITUATIONS WANTED

LOOKING for work on the farms. Tractor driving, fencing, etc. Phone 027 596 6714, leave a message.

PLANTS, PRODUCE

NEW potatoes Nadine $2 per kg. 81 Elizabeth Street, Ashburton. Phone 308 3195 or 027 531 9103. RASPBERRIES, PYO and frozen only. No EFTPOS. Closing Saturday, January 6. Smithfield Road. Phone 308 3498.

MOTORING

MEETINGS, EVENTS South Rakaia Bach Owners Association Inc

PUBLIC NOTICES

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All Fed Up Catering Co. Ltd ANZCO Foods A to B Rentals Arthur Cates Ltd Ashburton Guardian Ltd Ashburton Meat Processors Ltd Ashburton Trust Ashburton U Hire Ltd Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade • Bidfood Ltd Christchurch • Boston Burger • Bunnings Warehouse

• Community House Mid Canterbury • Coniston Homestead • Countdown Ashburton • Countdown Ashburton South • dpi design & print • Mtec Metering Contractors • NBS Ashburton • Netherby Four Square • Netherby Meats • Netherby School • New World Ashburton • Presbyterian Support

HEALTH & BEAUTY Marta’s Legendary

YOGA Class Integrative yoga for: Flexibility, Strength Relaxation Fun Stress release Meditation Mind-body balance * Beginners to Advanced Starts Tuesday, January 16 6 – 7.30pm To enquire or join Tel Marta Levitt 908 1337

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SHELLY – health massage. Open 10am - 10pm. Chinese girl. Ashburton. Phone 022 684 1692.

GUARDIAN

10.30am Worship Every Sunday 63 Princes Street All welcome Rev. David Bayne Ph 307 7355

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Marie Quinn Rainbow Confectionery Ltd Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains Ruralco NZ Ltd Southberry St James Presbyterian Church St Paul’s Presbyterian Church Talley’s Group Ltd The Ashburton Courier The Warehouse Tinwald Hall Society Value Plus Processing

Church Services

Thank you also to the individuals who made donations.

$$ SPECIAL now. Asian lady, WHEEL alignments at great AKAROA - CHARMING, sexy model figure. Busty 40 prices. Maximise the life spacious holiday home, 3 DD. Friendly, good massage. of your tyres with an bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all Phone 021 088 37954. 2, 73 Burnett St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & NZBrokers Level Level 2, 73 Burnett Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z alignment from St, Neumanns electric heating. Sky, &allBrokernet mod NZ Ltd. Level 2, 73 Burnett St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills cons, short walk to village. Street. Phone 308-6737. Phone Brian 307-8000 or 308-6180.

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A very special thanks to the hard-working volunteers who gave their time to make this a memorable and enjoyable occasion for us all.

ACCOMMODATION

BEGINNER Ukulele Lessons HIRE 7pm January 9 and 16. GENERAL hire. LawnSavage Club Rooms. For info mowers, chainsaws, concrete - Barbara 027 474 2003. breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call LADYBANK Learning School and see Ashburton U-Hire. of Music. Enrol for 2018. 588 East Street. Open MonSinging, piano, ukulele, Fri 7.00 - 6.00pm; Sat 7.30am drums, guitar, keyboard. - 5.00pm; Sunday 8.30am Qualified teachers. Ring 027 3.00pm. – Ph: 308 8061 474 2003. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

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The organisers of the 2017 Ashburton Community Christmas Lunch would like to thank the following for their generous support.

SCOOTER’S - new and secondhand three and four wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric LOST, FOUND PARROT, mostly green with Mobility Ashburton today. yellow around head and neck, Phone 308-3602 missing since Saturday, December 23. If sighted ADULT please contact 308 9266 or 027 511 9959. Please don’t ENTERTAINMENT busty, attempt to catch. Reward ATTRACTIVE, available. Genuine callers offered. only please. No texting. Phone 021 044 0698. LIVESTOCK, PETS BUYER of unwanted GYPSY, slim, hot, blonde, animals. Cattle, bobby calves, 40’s, sensual, fun. Phone 021 horse and all farm animals. 0856 3949. We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 NEW Singapore lady, size 10, 621, A/H 03 348 9439. 36 D cup busty. Good massage. In/out calls. Phone 021 831 682. HOLIDAY

MUSICAL

CHURCH SERVICES

Ashburton Community Christmas Lunch

Annual General Meeting Saturday, January 20, 2018 3pm at the Settlement Shed.

Ashburton Guardian

Saturday, January 6, 2018

Jessica Butler Happy 2nd Birthday gorgeous girl. Have a special day lots of love Dad, Mum, Charlotte and Annabelle. xxx Charlie King Happy 1st Birthday for tomorrow Charlie. Lots of Love from Nana, Poppa and all the family. xx Eva Redwood Happy Birthday to our beautiful 7 year old! Have a special day surrounded by lots of love. Mum, Dad, Alex and Zara. xxx Riley Broker Happy Birthday. 11 years old! Love you lots Auntie, Josh, Nanna and Pop. xxx Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

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Jan 6, 7 and 8, 2018

Saturday

9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Local crafts, new stalls welcome. West Street Car park. 10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter,

interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 10am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Sunday

Presbyterian Church, 65 Oxford Street. 10am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Combined service at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 65 Oxford Street. 10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Thomson Street, Tinwald. 10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. 10am ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning service, all welcome. 67 Cass Street. 10.30am VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall). 10.30am GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Worshipping God and

transforming lives. 63 Princes Street, Netherby. 11am - 4pm THE PLAINS RAILWAY. Railcar and miniature train rides operating, Museum Village open. Maronan Road, Tinwald. 11am - 4pm PLAINS RAILWAY CRAFT GROUP. Join us and spend an enjoyable day with us, no charge, bring own lunch. Queries to 308-5911 or 307-2802. Plains museum, Maronan Road, Tinwald. 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road . 1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. (draw to be done) Golf croquet casual doubles for all ages. The domain, Philip Street. 7pm VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

Monday

New Zealand and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 12pm - 1pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. A Free lunch. Ashburton Baptist Church, entry off Cass Street. 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION

MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Seafield Road.

9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Local fresh produce, hot and cold food and drinks. North End West Street car park, Ashburton.

8am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. 8.30am HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH. Mass, Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald. 9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship Service and communion led by Rev Helen Wallis, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 10am ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Combined service led by Rev John Coutts, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street. 10am ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Combined service at St Paul’s

10am ASHBURTON COUNTY VETERANS GOLF. Members will play an Ambrose, Rakaia Golf Club. 10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE.

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage Centre, 327 West Street.

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6am Te Karere 3 2 6:30 Country Calendar 3 0 7am F Global Radar 3 0 7:30 Infomercials 8:55 Neighbourhood 0 9:30 Tagata Pasifika 10:05 Couples Come Dine With Me 11:05 F The Inspectors PGR 30 11:35 Coronation Street 3 0 1:55 Restoration Man 3 0 2:55 F Secret Life Of 4 Year Olds 3 (Part 2) 0 4pm Amazing Spaces – Shed Of The Year 3 0 5pm The Celebrity Chase Bradley Walsh hosts a special edition of the quiz show, with guests Fern Britton, Matthew Hoggard, Michelle Mone, and Neil Morrissey. 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm F The X Factor UK 0 8pm L Lotto The Lotto draw. 8:05 F The X Factor UK 0 8:40 The Toy Box 0 9:35 Coronation Street 0 10:35 M One Chance AO 2013 Biography. 0

12:30 Of Kings And Prophets A violent king, a powerful prophet, and a resourceful shepherd come together to alter the fate of Israel and its people. Biblical drama driven by ambition, faith, and power. 0 1:20 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3:25 Infomercials 5:30 The Key Of David

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6am Art Attack 3 0 6:25 Thomas And Friends 0 6:45 Peppa Pig 0 6:55 The Furchester Hotel 3 0 7:05 Thunderbirds Are Go! 3 0 7:30 Transformers – Robots In Disguise 3 0 7:50 The Legendaries 0 8:15 Star Wars Rebels 3 0 8:40 Beyblade Burst 3 9am Hulk And The Agents Of Smash 3 0 9:25 Regular Show 3 0 9:35 Gamer’s Guide To Pretty Much Everything 3 10am The Muppets 0 10:25 F Greatest Hits 0 Noon Pretty Little Liars 3 0 1:45 Once Upon A Time 3 0 2:40 N Famous In Love 3:30 Dr Ken PGR 3 0 4pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5pm You’re Back In The Room UK 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 The Middle 0 7pm M Sister Act PGR 1992 Comedy. A lounge singer takes refuge in a convent after witnessing a Mafia murder, and transforms the local choir. 0 8:55 M Shanghai Noon PGR 2000 Action Western. 0 10:55 M The Rock AO 1996 Action. 0

6am Charles Stanley 6:30 Pukana 2 7:25 Infomercials 9:30 Married At First Sight US PGR 3 10:25 Survivor – Worlds Apart 3 11:25 The Bachelor New Zealand PGR 3 0 12:25 Ice Road Truckers 3 0 1:25 Lip Sync Battle PGR 3 0 1:55 Wedding Town 3 2:25 Fresh Off The Boat PGR 3 2:55 The Goldbergs PGR 3 0 3:20 Come Dine With Me New Zealand 3 0 3:50 F George Clarke’s Old House New Home PGR 3 0 4:55 F Expedition Wolf Experts must find out how successful wolves are at breeding, how quickly they are spreading, and where they are going. 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm M Agent Cody Banks – Destination London PGR 3 2004 Adventure. When a rogue CIA agent steals a topsecret mind-control device, Cody goes undercover in London to get it back. 0 8:50 M Jewel Of The Nile PGR 3 1985 Action Comedy. 0 10:50 M The Marine AO 3 2006 Action.

1:15 Grey’s Anatomy AO 3 Gossip follows a patient who mistakenly sent his sex tape to his congregation; Richard wants his relationship with Maggie to evolve. 0 2:55 Wentworth AO 3 0 4:40 Young And Hungry PGR 3 5:05 Uncle Buck 3 5:30 Beyond The Search 3

12:35 Infomercials 5am Hillsong 5:30 Charles Stanley

MOVIES PREMIERE 6:15 A Few Less Men 16LS 2016 Comedy. Dacre Montgomery, Xavier Samuel. 7:55 Fatal Flip MVC 2015 Thriller. Dominique Swain, Mike Faiola. 9:25 The Bounce Back MLSC 2016 Shanghai Noon Deadfall Romance. Shemar Moore, 8:55pm on TVNZ 2 8:30pm on Choice Nadine Velazquez. 11:10 Septembers Of BRAVO THE BOX Shiraz 16VLC 2016 Thriller. 10am Catfish 3 10:50 Four 6am WWE Raw MV Salma Hayak, Adrien Brody. 8:30 Smackdown Weddings USA 3 1pm Lights Out MV 2016 11:45 Four Weddings USA 3 10:15 Main Event MV Horror. Teresa Palmer, 11:10 The Simpsons Super Gabriel Bateman, Maria Bello. 12:40 Yours, Mine, Or Ours Saturday PG 2:20 A Few Less Men PGR 3 1:10 Yours, Mine, Or 16LS 2016 Comedy. A marathon of Simpsons Ours PGR 3 1:35 Catfish 3 Dacre Montgomery, episodes. 1:10 Pawn Stars 2:30 Botched By Nature PGR Xavier Samuel. 4pm If PG 1:35 Pawn Stars PG 3 3:30 Masters Of Flip 3 Looks Could Kill MC 2016 2pm Siberia MV 2:50 Can’t 4:30 Million Dollar Listing Pay? We’ll Take It Away! MVL Thriller. Stefanie Estes, Andrew Appleyard. LA (Starting Today) 3 3:40 Limitless MV 4:30 The 5:30 Stop The Wedding 5:35 Million Dollar Listing Simpsons Super Saturday PG PG 2016 Romantic Comedy. LA 3 A marathon of Simpsons Rachel Boston, Niall Matter. 6:30 Tabatha Takes Over 3 episodes. 7pm Bastille Day 16VLC 2016 7:30 Gulliver’s Travels PG 7:30 Relationshep PGR Action. 8:30 Hologram For The King MLSC 2016 Comedy. Shep must keep all five women (Part 1) 9:25 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It An American salesman travels happy, so when a surprise to the deserts of Saudi Arabia Away! MVL guest shows up, things to make one last sales pitch to 10:25 Pawn Stars PG become tense. the king. 10:55 Pawn Stars PG 8:30 My Crazy Love AO 10:10 The Great Wall MV 11:25 Outsiders 16VLSC 9pm My Crazy Love AO 2017 Action. SUNDAY 12:20 Gulliver’s 11:50 Green Room 18VLC 9:30 Shahs Of Sunset AO Travels PG 1:55 Haunted 2015 Horror. SUNDAY 10:30 60 Days In 3 Collector M 2:45 Siberia 1:25 If Looks Could Kill MC 11:30 Four Weddings USA 3 MV 3:30 Outsiders 16VLSC 2016 Thriller. 2:55 Bastille SUNDAY 4:20 MacGyver M 5:05 Deep Day 16VLC 2016 Action. 12:20 Infomercials 3 Undercover MVLC 5:35 Deep 4:25 Hologram For The King Undercover MVLC MLSC 2016 Comedy. 5am Hoarders 3

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6am Avatar – The Last Airbender 3 In a world divided into four nations, each represented by a natural element, only the Avatar can master all four and save the world from the Fire Nation. 6:25 Ben 10 6:50 Codename – Kids Next Door 7:15 Kung Fu Dino Posse 3 7:40 Duck Dodgers 8:05 Batman – The Brave And The Bold 8:30 Henry Danger 3 8:55 The Thundermans 9:20 Tennis – ASB Classic: Women’s Week (HLS) 10:30 L Cricket – International Blackcaps v Pakistan. 2:35 Hot Bench 3 3:05 L Cricket – International Blackcaps v Pakistan. 7pm Container Wars PGR 7:30 MasterChef Junior USA PGR The 14 young home cooks team up for a lemonade challenge that tests their teamwork and skills. 0 8:30 Agatha Raisin PGR 0 9:30 Father Brown PGR 0 10:30 Grantchester PGR 3 0

11:30 Skint AO 3 Richie used to work at the docks, but now he is more likely to be found pawning DVDs; Heidi is waiting to find out if she is going to prison. Stories about how people survive without an income or with very little money. 12:30 Closedown

MOVIES GREATS 6:50 Easy A MS 2010 Comedy. Emma Stone, Amanda Bynes. 8:25 Friday The 13th 16VLS 2009 Horror. Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker. 10am Picture Perfect M 1997 Comedy. Jennifer Aniston, Jay Mohr, Kevin Bacon. 11:40 The Fast And The Furious MVL 2001 Action. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster. 1:25 The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 16VL 2009 Thriller. Denzel Washington, John Travolta. 3:10 Water For Elephants MV 2011 Drama. Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson. 5:10 The Dilemma MLS 2011 Comedy. Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Jennifer Connelly, Winona Ryder, Queen Latifah. 7pm Dodgeball – A True Underdog Story MS 2004 Comedy. Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Rip Torn. 8:30 Zodiac 16V 2007 Crime. Based on a true story, a serial killer terrifies San Francisco, and taunts police and the public with letters while investigators search for the murderer. Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo. 11:10 Kingdom Of Heaven 16V 2005 Action. SUNDAY 1:30 The Last Exorcism 16V 2010 Horror. 2:55 Nothing But Trailers M 3:10 Water For Elephants MV 2011 Drama. 5:10 The Dilemma MLS 2011 Comedy.

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6:30 Waiata Mai 3 6:40 Team Umizoomi 3 7am Huhu 7:10 He Rourou 3 7:20 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 7:30 Huritua 3 7:40 Paia 3 7:50 Cube 3 8am Te Kaea 3 2 8:30 Morena 3 9am Celebrity Playlist 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 Noon Kapa Haka Whanau 3 12:30 Street Dance Nationals 2016 (HLS) 1pm Aratere 3 2pm Touch Rugby – E Tu Whanau National Championships 3 3pm Hakataetae 3 3:30 Get Your Fish On 3 4pm Waiata 3 4:30 Te Po Mekemeke 3 5pm Te Taumata Kapa Haka 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 6:30 Hakanation 3 7pm Tupaia’s Endeavour PGR 3 8pm What’s Up With The Tumoanas? PGR 3 8:30 M Being John Malkovich AO 1999 Comedy. A puppeteer discovers a hidden door in his office that, when entered, becomes a portal into the brain of John Malkovich. John Malkovich, John Cusack. 10:30 Aotearoa 3 11pm Te Kaea 3 Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 11:30 Closedown

SKY SPORT 1 6am Cricket – International (HLS) Australia v England – Fifth Test, Day Two. 6:30 Cricket – Big Bash (HLS) Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers. 7am Cricket – Super Smash (RPL) Canterbury Kings v Northern Knights. 10:30 L Cricket – International Blackcaps v Pakistan – First ODI, First Innings. 2:35 The Cricket Show 3:05 L Cricket – International Blackcaps v Pakistan – First ODI, Second Innings. 7pm Cricket – Super Smash (HLS) Canterbury Kings v Northern Knights. 7:30 L Basketball – NBL Sydney Kings v Perth Wildcats. From Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney. 9:30 L Basketball – NBL Illawarra Hawks v Melbourne United. 11:30 Cricket – International (HLS) Blackcaps v Pakistan – First ODI.

SUNDAY

Midnight Cricket – International (HLS) Australia v England – Fifth Test, Day Three. 12:30 Tennis – Brisbane International (HLS) Semifinals. 1am Inside Cricket 2am Tennis – ASB Classic Women’s International (HLS) Final. 3am Motorsport – Dakar Rally Prologue. 3:30 World Rugby Show 3:55 L Rugby – Aviva Premiership Northampton v Gloucester.

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

6am American Pickers 7am American Restoration 8am Buying Hawaii 8:30 Love Nature – The Big Dry 9:30 Aussie Barbecue Heroes 10:30 Selling Houses With Amanda Lamb 11:30 American Pickers 12:30 Gardeners’ World 1pm Before And After 1:30 Craft It Yourself 2:30 Watt’s World 3pm Beeny’s Restoration Nightmare 4pm Junk Gypsies Sisters Amie Sikes and Jolie Sikes-Smith dust off dressers and reimagine relics at the flea market. 4:30 Baggage Battles 5pm F Buy It, Fix It, Sell It 5:30 50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy 6:30 Flying To The Ends Of The Earth 7:30 American Pickers 8:30 M Deadfall AO 2012 Crime Drama. A brother and sister decide to fend for themselves after a botched casino robbery, but when a car accident kills their wheelman, they must split up in a near-whiteout blizzard. Eric Bana, Olivia Wilde. 10:25 New Zealand Hunter Adventures PGR 11:30 Beeny’s Restoration Nightmare 12:30 Junk Gypsies 1am Watt’s World 1:30 Buying Hawaii 2am M Deadfall AO 2012 Crime Drama. Eric Bana, Olivia Wilde. 4am Flying To The Ends Of The Earth 5am American Pickers

SKY SPORT 2 6am Tennis – Brisbane International (HLS) Quarterfinals. From Queensland Tennis Centre. 6:30 Tennis – Brisbane International (RPL) Quarterfinal Three. 8:30 Tennis – Brisbane International (RPL) Quarterfinal Four. 10:30 Dakar Rally – Prologue 40th edition of the Dakar Rally. 11am Fox Sports News 11:30 Cricket – Ashes Build Up Fifth Test, Day Three. 12:30 L Cricket – International Australia v England – Fifth Test, Day Three. 2:35 Australian Cricket Show Fifth Test, Day Three. 3:05 L Cricket – International Australia v England – Fifth Test, Day Three. 8pm Forged In Fire 9:05 L Cricket – T20 Big Bash Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. From the MCG, Melbourne.

SUNDAY

1am Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) Sentry Tournament of Champions – Round Two. 1:30 Tennis – Brisbane International (RPL) Semi-final One. 3:30 Cricket – Big Bash (HLS) Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. 4am Tennis – Brisbane International (RPL) Semi-final Two. 6Jan18

DISCOVERY 6:35 MythBusters PG 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Canopy Kings PG 9:10 Homestead Rescue PG Homestead of Horrors. 10am The Coroner – I Speak For The Dead M Rigor Mortis. 10:50 American Monster M The Wrong Man. 11:40 Blood Relatives M 12:30 Shark Tank PG 1:20 Garage Rehab PG Grapevine Automotive. 2:10 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG 3pm Homestead Rescue PG Homestead of Horrors. 3:50 Bering Sea Gold PG Fickle Fortune. 4:45 Bering Sea Gold PG Reaper Madness. 5:40 Bering Sea Gold PG Down and Out. 6:35 Gold Rush PG Special 2. 7:30 Treehouse Masters PG Swiss Family Surprise. 8:30 Insane Pools – Off The Deep End PG Castle by the Sea. 9:25 Alaska – The Last Frontier M The Day the Homestead Almost Died. 10:15 Auction Hunters PG 10:40 Mutant Planet PG 11:30 River Monsters M SUNDAY 12:20 Bering Sea Gold PG 1:10 Moonshiners M 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 3:15 Treehouse Masters PG 4:05 Moonshiners M 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:20 How It’s Made PG 5:45 MythBusters PG

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6am The Fishing Show 0 6:45 Going, Going, Gone 3 0 7:10 A Taste Of Home 3 0 7:35 Tagata Pasifika 8am Praise Be 8:30 Attitude 0 9am Whanau Living 10am Homemade 3 0 10:25 Waka Huia Summer Series 10:55 F Mastermind 0 11:30 Life Flight PGR 3 0 11:55 Coronation Street 3 0 12:50 The Zoo – Meet The Penguins 0 1:50 Dog Squad 3 0 2:25 Water Patrol 0 2:50 Piha Rescue PGR 3 0 3:20 New Zealand Story 3 0 3:50 N Wild Kingdom – The Great British Year 0 4:55 The Celebrity Chase Bradley Walsh hosts a special edition of the quiz show, with guests David Emanuel, Kyran Bracken, Meera Syal, and Johnny Vegas. 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm M Lord Of The Rings – The Fellowship Of The Ring PGR 2001 Fantasy. In a village in the Shire a Hobbit named Frodo is entrusted with an ancient ring and must embark on a quest to the Cracks Of Doom to destroy it. 0 10:15 N Prey AO 0 11:10 Love Child PGR (Starting Today) 3 It is 1970, and things are changing; Joan discovers an infection has left her almost certainly infertile. 0 12:05 Attitude 3 0 12:35 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 2:40 Infomercials

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6am Captain Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 6:25 Thomas And Friends 0 6:35 Peppa Pig 0 6:45 Masha And The Bear 3 0 6:55 Chuggington – Little Trainees 3 0 7am Alvinnn!!! And The Chipmunks 3 0 7:10 Elena Of Avalor 0 7:35 Best Friends Whenever 3 0 7:55 Kickin’ It 3 0 9:55 M Lost In Space PGR 1998 Adventure. 0 12:05 M She’s All That PGR 1999 Romantic Comedy. 0 1:45 Black-Ish 3 0 2:45 Home And Away Omnibus 0 5:10 M Wreck-It Ralph PGR 2012 Animated Adventure. A videogame villain wants to be a hero, and sets out to fulfil his dream, but his quest brings trouble to the arcade where he lives. 0 7pm M Strange Magic PGR 2015 Family Animated. 0 8:50 M You Don’t Mess With The Zohan AO 2008 Comedy. A top Israeli commando fakes his own death in order to pursue his dream of becoming a hairstylist in New York. 0 10:50 M V/H/S AO 2012 Horror Thriller. 1am Marvel’s Agents Of Shield AO 30 2:30 The Vampire Diaries 3 0 3:15 Infomercials 3:50 Ellen 3 0 4:15 Beyond The Search 4:45 Swedish Dicks 5:05 Galavant PGR 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

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6am Life TV 6:30 Brian Houston 7am Charles Stanley 8am Living Church Of God 8:30 Turning Point 9am R&R 9:25 The X Factor Australia PGR 3 0 Noon Entertainment Tonight Weekend PGR 1pm Motorsport – Muscle Garage 1:30 Motorsport – TR86 2:30 Motorsport – SsangYong Racing Series (HLS) 3:30 Motorsport – US Formula Drift (HLS) 4pm Motorsport – Suzuki Series (HLS) 5pm F Life Intelligence, curiosity, and complex societies have enabled primates to take adaptation beyond anatomical evolution as their behaviours triumph over instinct. 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm House Rules PGR The judges see how the teams transformed Sean and Ella’s home in Tasmania. 0 8:30 M Die Hard – With A Vengeance AO 3 1995 Action. 0 10:55 M Along Came A Spider AO 2001 Thriller. 0

10am Whanau Kai 10:30 Sidewalk Karaoke PGR 3 11am Native Affairs Summer Series 3 11:30 Survive Aoteaora PGR 12:30 Code PGR 1pm Matau PGR 3 1:30 Get Your Fish On 3 2pm School Of Hard Knocks PGR 3 2:30 Toa – Toa O Aotearoa PGR 3 3pm Kapa Haka Whanau 3 3:30 KTK – The Next Level 4pm Hoiho 3 Annabelle Lee-Harris explores the Maori horse culture of Aotearoa. 4:30 Street Dance Nationals 2016 3 Highlights of the 2016 New Zealand Street Dance National Competition. 5pm Hakanation 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Matangi Rau 3 7pm The Great Australian Race 7pm Storage Wars – Texas Riot 3 7:30 Dot – Queen Of The Castle 8pm Haka Life PGR 3 PGR 3 8:30 M Elizabeth AO 1998 Dot Smith is the exuberant Historical Drama. In a 60-plus, pink-haired Queen politically-charged climate, of Riverstone, and is Elizabeth ascends the British embarking on her biggest throne and learns to maintain adventure yet, building a power. castle in Oamaru. 0 Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, 8:30 Midsomer Murders PGR 3 0 Joseph Fiennes. 10:30 60 Minutes PGR 10:40 Te Kaea 3 2

12:50 Infomercials 5:30 City Impact Church

11:30 Football – English Premier League (HLS) 12:30 Closedown

MOVIES PREMIERE 6am The Great Wall MV 2017 Action. Matt Damon, Jing Tian. 7:40 The Directors – Jon Favreau PG 8:10 Stop The Wedding PG 2016 Romantic Comedy. Rachel Boston, Niall Matter. 9:40 Bastille Wreck-It Ralph Dot – Queen of the Castle Day 16VLC 2016 Action. Idris Elba, Richard Madden. 5:10pm on TVNZ 2 7:30pm on Prime 11:10 Hologram For The King MLSC 2016 Comedy. BRAVO THE BOX Tom Hanks, Sarita Choudhury. 6am Haunted Collector 6am Catfish 3 12:50 The Great Wall MV M 6:50 The Force MC 2017 Action. Matt Damon, 6:45 Hoarders 3 7:15 The Carbonaro Effect Jing Tian. 2:30 Gods Of 7:30 Hoarders 3 PG 7:40 The Simpsons Super Egypt MV 2016 Action 8:15 Hoarders 3 Sunday PG Adventure. Brenton Thwaites, 9am Hoarders 3 A marathon of Simpson’s Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, episodes. 10:15 Face 9:45 Catfish 3 Gerard Butler. 4:35 Infidelity Off M 11:10 The Force In Suburbia MC 2017 Thriller. 10:25 Relationshep PGR 3 MC 11:40 The Carbonaro Sarah Butler, Marcus Rosner. 11:10 Yours, Mine, Or Ours Effect PG 12:05 MacGyver 6:05 Captain America – Civil PGR 3 11:35 Yours, Mine, Or M 1pm Helicopter War MV 2016 Sci-fi Adventure. Ours PGR 3 Noon 60 Days ER M 2pm Raw MV Chris Evans, Robert Downey jr, Scarlett Johansson. In 3 12:50 Four Weddings 4:45 SmackDown MV 8:30 Power Rangers USA 3 1:45 Four Weddings 6:30 Main Event MV 7:30 MacGyver M MV 2017 Adventure. Five USA 3 2:40 Four Weddings Murdoc sets in motion his ordinary teenagers are USA 3 3:35 Catfish 3 plans for revenge on MacGyver accidentally imbued with 4:30 Million Dollar Listing by recruiting his recently ancient powers, which they released former cellmate. must use to save the planet LA 3 8:30 Hatfields And McCoys from a vengeful and powerful 5:30 Million Dollar Listing 16VLS (Mini-series) (Part 1) evil. Dacre Montgomery, LA 3 10:30 Helicopter ER M Naomi Scott. 6:30 Child Genius USA 11:30 MacGyver M 10:35 Extortion 16VLC 2017 7:30 Dance Moms Crime. MONDAY 8:30 Botched By Nature 12:25 Main Event MV MONDAY 12:25 Any Day 1:15 Helicopter ER M MVS 2015 Drama. 2:05 Gods PGR 3 2:05 Deep Undercover MVLC Of Egypt MV 2016 Action 9:30 Tabatha Takes Over 2:30 Deep Undercover MVLC Adventure. 4:10 Infidelity 10:25 Ladies Of London AO 2:55 The Force MC 3:20 Face In Suburbia MC 2017 Thriller. 11:25 Four Weddings USA 3 Off M 4:10 Hatfields And 5:40 Extortion 16VLC 2017 12:15 Infomercials 3 Crime. McCoys 16VLS

6am Religious Programming 10:30 Sport Box Noon Top Gear PGR 3 1pm Storage Wars PGR 3 1:25 Hot Bench 3 1:50 Mad About You PGR 2:20 School Of Hard Knocks PGR 0 2:50 Trawlermen Tales PGR 3 0 3:50 American Restoration 3 0 4:20 Tennis – ASB Classic: Women’s Week (HLS) Women’s final from Auckland’s ASB Tennis Arena. 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm Rick Stein’s Long Weekends Rick enjoys a long weekend in Berlin, a city with many innovative chefs who create seasonal dishes like pureed sunflower seeds and crushed, frozen pine nuts. 0

MOVIES GREATS

11:10 Closedown

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6am Tennis – ASB Classic Women’s International Final. 8am Tennis – Hopman Cup Final. 10:30 Tennis – Brisbane International Semifinals. 11am Motorsport – Dakar Rally Stage One. 11:30 Cricket – Big Bash Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. Noon Fox Sports News 12:30 Football – A-League Melbourne City FC v Wellington Phoenix. 2:30 Tennis – ASB Classic Women’s International Final. 3:30 Cricket – International Blackcaps v Pakistan – First ODI. 4pm L Cricket – Super Smash Auckland Aces v Northern Knights. 7:30 Rugby – Aviva Premiership Leicester v London Irish. 9:30 Fox Sports News 10pm Cricket – Super Smash Auckland Aces v Northern Knights. 10:30 Cricket – International Australia v England – Fifth Test, Day Four. 11pm Golf – PGA Tour Sentry Tournament of Champions – Round Three. 11:30 Fox Sports News MONDAY Midnight Basketball – NBL Brisbane Bullets v Adelaide 36ers. 2am Football – ISPS MONDAY Handa Premiership Tasman Midnight Wedding Daze MLS United v Canterbury United. 2006 Comedy. Jason Biggs, 4am NZ Football Weekly Isla Fisher. 1:30 Undercover Show 4:30 Football – Brother MVL 2002 Comedy. A-League Melbourne City 2:55 In Time MVLC 2011 Sci-fi. FC v Wellington Phoenix. 4:45 Red Riding Hood MVS 5am Basketball – NBL 5:30 Tennis – Hopman Cup 2011 Fantasy. 7am Dodgeball – A True Underdog Story MS 2004 Comedy. Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Rip Torn. 8:30 Zodiac 16V 2007 Crime. Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo. 11:05 Kingdom Of Heaven 16V 2005 Action. Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Brendan Gleeson, Liam Neeson. 1:25 The Last Exorcism 16V 2010 Horror. Patrick Fabian, Ashley Bell. 2:50 Undercover Brother MVL 2002 Comedy. Eddie Griffin, Denise Richards, Dave Chappelle. 4:15 Lord Of War 16VLS 2005 Crime. Nicolas Cage, Jared Leto, Ethan Hawke. 6:15 Love Actually MLS 2003 Comedy. Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth. 8:30 In Time MVLC 2011 Sci-fi. In a future where time is literally money, and ageing stops at 25, the only way to stay alive is to earn, borrow, steal, or inherit more time. Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried. 10:20 Red Riding Hood MVS 2011 Fantasy. Amanda Seyfried, Gary Oldman.

6am Andy And Ben Eat The World 6:30 Through The Bible With Les Feldick 7am Christ Embassy 7:30 Buying Alaska 8am Fabulous Foals 9am Watt’s World 9:30 Junk Gypsies 10am Beeny’s Restoration Nightmare 11am Flying To The Ends Of The Earth Noon Andy And Ben Eat The World 12:30 50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy 1:30 Baggage Battles 2pm F Buy It, Fix It, Sell It 2:30 American Pickers 3:30 Chinese New Year – The Biggest Celebration On Earth 4:30 Paul Hollywood City Bakes 5:30 Tiny House Nation 6:30 American Pickers

7:30 Dippy And The Whale 8:30 M The Runaways AO 2010 Drama. In 1975 LA, Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, two teenaged valley girls meet and form all-girl rock band The Runaways. Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning. 10:40 Richard Hammond’s Jungle Quest 11:30 Buying Alaska Midnight Fabulous Foals 1am Paul Hollywood City Bakes 2am M The Runaways AO 2010 Drama. Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning. 4am Dippy And The Whale 5am Tiny House Nation

SKY SPORT 2 6am Cricket – International (HLS) Australia v England – Fifth Test, Day Three. 6:30 Basketball – NBL (RPL) Sydney Kings v Perth Wildcats. 8:30 Basketball – NBL (RPL) Illawarra Hawks v Melbourne United. 10:30 Fox Sports News 11am Cricket – International (HLS) Australia v England – Fifth Test, Day Three. 11:30 Ashes Build Up 12:30 L Cricket – International Australia v England – Fifth Test, Day Four. 2:35 Australian Cricket Show 3:05 L Cricket – International Australia v England – Fifth Test, Day Four. 8pm Forged In Fire 9:05 L Cricket – Big Bash Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers. MONDAY 1am Cricket – International (HLS) Blackcaps v Pakistan – First ODI. 1:30 Cricket – Big Bash (HLS) Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. 2am Cricket – Super Smash (HLS) Auckland Aces v Northern Knights. 2:30 Cricket – International (HLS) Australia v England – Fifth Test, Day Four. 3am Cricket – Big Bash (HLS) Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers. 3:30 Cricket – Big Bash Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers. 4am Inside Cricket 5am Cricket – Super Smash (HLS) Canterbury Kings v Northern Knights. 5:30 The Cricket Show 7Jan18

DISCOVERY 6:35 MythBusters PG 7:30 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Gold Rush PG Special. 9:10 Shark Tank PG 10am Bering Sea Gold PG Penny Dreadful. 10:50 Moonshiners M The Fast and the Fearless. 11:40 Homestead Rescue PG Homestead of Horrors. 12:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M The Day the Homestead Almost Died. 1:20 Shark Tank PG 2:10 Blowing Up History PG Secrets of the Acropolis. 3pm Blowing Up History PG Secrets of the Maya Pyramid. 3:50 Blowing Up History PG Medieval Cathedral Mysteries. 4:45 Blowing Up History PG Secrets of London’s Mega Palace. 5:40 Blowing Up History PG Secrets of the Pyramids. 6:35 Blowing Up History PG Great Wall of China. 7:30 Blowing Up History PG 8:30 Mighty Ships PG 9:25 Railroad Australia PG 10:15 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG 11:05 Secrets Of Pangolin PG 11:30 Gold Rush PG MONDAY 12:20 Treehouse Masters PG 1:10 Moonshiners M 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 3:15 Moonshiners M 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:20 How It’s Made PG 5:45 MythBusters PG

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TUESDAY: Cloud increasing, few spots of rain from afternoon. NE.

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MONDAY: Cloudy periods. Brief southerly, then northeasterly.

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Midnight Tonight

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9:20 – 5:55 AM

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NZ Situation

Wind km/h less than 30 fine

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers 30 to 59

fog

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

Canterbury Plains

rain

snow

hail

60 plus

TODAY

TOMORROW Fine, but some high cloud developing in the afternoon. SW dying out in the afternoon.

Auckland

showers

Hamilton

showers

Napier

showers

TOMORROW

Wellington

showers

Nelson

mostly fine

Blenheim

clearing

Greymouth

fine

Christchurch

showers

Timaru

showers

Queenstown

showers

Dunedin

showers

Invercargill

showers

FZL: Lowering to 2600m

FZL: Above 3000m

Fine spells, high cloud developing later. An early S change, then turning NE later.

TUESDAY

MONDAY

Cloudy, the odd spot of rain from afternoon. NW becoming strong in exposed places.

Cloudy periods, isolated afternoon showers. Strong SW turning strong NW.

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

Cloudy, with scattered rain developing later, heavier about the divide. Northwesterly gale, possibly rising to severe gale.

Rain developing, easing late. Strong northwesterlies, gale in exposed places, turning strong southerly.

World Weather fine drizzle showers cloudy fine showers fine fog fine fine thunder fog fine hail fine

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8:07 2:21 8:35 2:46 9:06 3:20 9:37 3:44 10:07 4:19 10:37 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 4 minutes.

Rise 5:58 am Set 9:18 pm

Bad

River Levels

Bad fishing

Set 10:30 am

Last quarter

Rise 5:59 am Set 9:18 pm

Bad

Rise 6:00 am Set 9:18 pm

Bad fishing

Bad

Bad fishing

Rise 12:13 am Set 11:40 am

Rise 12:44 am Set 12:47 pm

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25 Jan 11:22 am

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1.49

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 147.0 Nth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

11.9

Sth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

10.8

Rangitata Klondyke at 2:10 pm, yesterday

63.5 368.7

Waitaki Kurow at 2:06 pm, yesterday Source: Environment Canterbury

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 14.6 16.3 Max to 4pm 14.5 Minimum 14.5 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 23.0 16hr to 4pm January to date 23.4 Avg Jan to date 9 2018 to date 23.4 9 Avg year to date Wind km/h S 30 At 4pm Strongest gust S 48 Time of gust 3:34pm

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Forecasts for today

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overnight max low

Cloudy with a few showers, clearing evening. Wind at 1000m: S 65 km/h, easing to 50 km/h, then to 30 km/h in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: S 80 km/h, easing to 65 km/h, then to 50 km/h in the afternoon. Fine spells, cloud increasing afternoon. Wind at 1000m: W 30 km/h, rising to 40 km/h in the evening. Wind at 2000m: W 50 km/h, rising to 65 km/h in the afternoon.

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NZ Today

Canterbury High Country

Cloudy periods. Showers, easing in the morning, then clearing in the afternoon. SW, gale about the coast, easing in the afternoon.

Saturday, 6 January 2018

A deep low is moving away to the southeast of the country, allowing the strong or gale south to southwesterly flow to gradually ease today. Tomorrow a trough lies over central New Zealand and a ridge over the upper North Island. A front moves onto the lower South Island late tomorrow.

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Saturday, January 6, 2018

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

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

Quick crossword 1

Previous solution: PROVINCE 6/1

Across 1. Decimate 7. Epode 8. Lumbago 9. Impulse 10. Girt 12. Amnesty 14. Missile 17. Purr 18. Shackle 21. Rainbow 22. Owned 23. Hyacinth Down 1. Deluge 2. Compress 3. Meal 4. Troika 5. Foil 8 Mascot 6. Remedy 7. Expense 11. Tricked913.4 Suburban 14. 5 15. Energy 16. Growth 19. Aunt 20. Disc 4

TODAY’S GOALS: Good – 9 Excellent – 14 Amazing – 20

Previous Quick solution 8

ACROSS 1. Brag (4) 8. Recognise with gratitude (10) 9. Sections (8) 10. Retained (4) 12. Contusion (6) 14. Held legally responsible (6) 15. Select (6) 17. Creators (6) 18. Region (4) 19. Athletics event (4,4) 21. Eases (10) 22. Bound (4)

DOWN 2. Field worker (10) 3. Tepid (4) 4. Light, sweet cake (6) 5. Ship (6) 6. Bribe (8) 7. Twisted (4) 11. Religious journey (10) 13. Separates (8) 16. Cream pastry (6) 17. Tiny (6) 18. Regrettably (4) 20. Fair (4)

Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9

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

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Sudoku

Across 1. Tripod 5. Pagoda 9. Caress 10. Attire 11. Rife 12. Alarmist 14. Deceit 16. Shandy 19. Daydream921.7Spat 4 22. Chorus 23. Larder 24. Suffer 25. 5 Duster Down 2. Realise 3. Precede 4. 7Dismantle 8 66. After 7. Opinion 8. Adeptly 13. Assembled 14. Deducts 15. Cry 3 4 6 wolf 17. Asserts 18. Deadeye 20.7Rouse

Previous solution: cod, cor, cord, cow, crow, crowd, doc, dor, roc, rod, row, word.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Doing things right takes twice as long as doing them wrong, except when you take into account time spent redoing. When you include that in the calculation, doing things wrong takes three times longer. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’ll be entertained by your own subconscious. The ideas that pop into your head will surprise and delight you. Your wild imagination is a talent that the best people around you will celebrate. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You want to focus on the basics – work and relationships – but the non-essentials seem so much more fun. Why resist? There are silly adventures to be had and bits of ridiculous fun to grab. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Usually when the tug of war is over, someone has been dragged through the mud. When you feel the first resistance, consider bowing out of the game. You may not win, but you’ll stay clean. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Poor communication is never the problem of one person. The “co” in “communication” gives it away. It’s as much about what’s expressed as it is how that expression is received. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): It’s more fun to visit places you’ve never seen with people you know well. The shared excitement of exploring builds bonds. If this dynamic isn’t in your immediate future, plan something. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You know not to say all you know, because as interesting as your wealth of knowledge is, people prefer it in brief doses. Instead you’ll focus on listening and encouraging others to play along. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Here’s a counterintuitive remedy to stress that will work today: Increase your task load. That’s right: Take on even more responsibility. Everything will magically fall in order, and you’ll get it all done. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Someone wants to leap into your world, but don’t let it happen. It will be far more effective to slowly envelop them. Create a journey you both can enjoy. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): When it comes to love, today you’re dangerously unguarded, opening your heart based on nothing but an intuitive notion. Ultimately the rewards will more than match your risk. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): It will feel really good to handle what isn’t working. Get repairs. Mend the tears. Fix whatever needs it. And if it still won’t go, it will feel even better to cut your losses. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): When two people have more or less the same conversation over and over again without understanding each other’s needs any better than when they started, this is an illustration of poor communication.

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