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By Michael Guerin Methven harness racing legend, Ricky May can now laugh at the fact he died on live television last week. He can’t laugh too hard though, because of the broken ribs he got from the guardian angel horsewoman who probably saved his live. And even after one of the most shocking incidents in harness

racing history, the champion harness racing driver is adamant he will return to the sulky. May stunned the racing world last Thursday when he collapsed mid-race and fell to the track when driving A G’s White Socks in the $30,000 Central Otago Cup at Omakau. His heart had stopped and thousands watching live and on television feared the worst. Initially, they were right.

Ricky May was dead. “The doctor in Dunedin Hospital told me later that I was gone,” May said from his Christchurch Hospital bed yesterday. “I don’t know how long for. They reckon it could have been 10 minutes. I don’t remember anything. “I remember driving a winner earlier (two hours before the incident) and then the next thing I remember was waking up in hos-

pital with all my family there and that was two days later.” From what the doctors at the hospital and those first to him on track have told him, May knows he had no heart beat when fellow driver Ellie Barron rushed to his side. Barron, a trained physiotherapist, performed CPR on him, working so hard to keep his heart pumping she broke his ribs. She may also have saved his life.

“I spoke to Ellie yesterday and when she got to me I had no heart beat. “She just took over ‘til the medics got there and used the paddles (defibrillators) on me. “To be honest, I think Ellie was my saviour.”

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May talks about the day he died on live TV From P1 First, one helicopter came, then another; the second was needed because it was equipped with the GPS needed to navigate through the fog to get the 61-year-old to Dunedin Hospital. He was stabilised there before being flown to Christchurch Hospital a few days later where he had surgery to have a cardioverter defibrillator implanted in his chest yesterday. The device delivers a shock through a wire which runs into a chamber of the heart and May will have it in his chest for the rest of his life in case his heart stops suddenly again. May’s heart stopped without warning, and his official diagnosis was hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. If you don’t know what that is you are not alone – May doesn’t really either. It is a sometimes genetic condition that can see the heart muscles thicken even though the heart itself is healthy and can even affect young athletes at the peak of their physical prowess. May was in shape and very active. He had no warning of what could happen and seconds before the incident was talking normally. “The doctors told me there was nothing actually wrong with my heart and I didn’t have an cardiac arrest. “They actually said I am too fit and the muscles around that area too strong. “But to honest, I don’t know a lot about it, I’m still learning.” What May does know is that he is alive to enjoy life with his wife Judy and his three children. “I have a lot of people to thank. Ellie of course, the medics there and the helicopter people, all the

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staff at the two hospitals and the people who flew me from Dunedin to here. “So many people have contacted us, it is quite overwhelming. And Judy has been a rock. “But now it is done I want to get back to the farm, even though I won’t be able to work for a while. The boys are taking care of that at the moment.” The farm at Methven may be home but the sulky is May’s domain, a throne from which he has driven a record seven New Zealand Cup wins among his 2949 winners in New Zealand alone. He wants that get that number to 3000, maybe more. “Yeah, I want to drive again,” he said. “I didn’t think I would want to after the initial shock of it all but now I have had a chance to think about it I don’t want that to be my last race drive. “So maybe I will travel less, maybe stay a little closer to home, but I will go back to driving.” Less than a week after his heart stopped mid-race and a nation of racing fans held their breath, May can laugh now. The nervous laugh of a man who has been given a second chance. The laugh of the lucky. “I suppose one day I will want to see the race, to see what happened. But not yet.” But while he is a husband, father, farmer and friend, May is also inherently a race driver. That can’t be scared out of him. “You know, I am sure I would have won that race once he (A G’s White Socks) led,” he said wistfully. In one sentence Ricky May confirms he will be back. You can bet on it.

Cameron Courts was sold last year and a garage sale over the next two Saturdays will remove the property of its contents. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

Garage sale to clear Cameron Courts By Matt Markham

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The former Cameron Courts resthome will open its doors two more times over the next two weekends but it won’t be to welcome a new influx of guests. The beleaguered property, which was closed last year, and was then sold in December, will hold a garage sale on Saturday this weekend and next Saturday, in a bid to remove all the remaining items from the property before it is handed over to its new owners. For former owners, Ashwin and Laureen Mani, it will again be a tough occasion after many years of hard work and dedication, but it’s a necessity – and everything must go. “We’ll have everything laid out in the rooms and everything that is there is for sale,” Ashwin said.

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“From bedding to furniture and everything in between, there will be plenty there for everyone and we’re keen to see the lot go out the door.” Tomorrow’s sale will begin at 8am and run through until noon, while next weekend the intention is run the sale for a lot longer, potentially between 9am and 4pm. “We’re conscious that some people aren’t back from holiday yet, so we want to give everyone the opportunity to come along.” There will also be a number of kitchen items available for sale at the Philip Street address. Mani said the intention was that the sale would be cash only, so encouraged people who were coming along to be prepared. Until early last year, Cameron

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Courts had been run as a resthome. The Manis tried to sell the complex, but were unable to find a buyer and, when declining resident numbers struck in the middle of the year, they were forced to close the doors and find homes for the remaining residents. Since that point, the building has been empty and late last year it went to auction. Valued at $1.930 million, the large building and it’s adjoining property sold for just $702,000. The rateable value of the land alone was $210,000 while the resthome had a rateable value of $1.720 million. Meanwhile, plans made public by First National Ashburton yesterday showed eight new townhouses would be built on the site with work beginning late in February.

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Respect the stop/go operators Stop/go operators are a common sight on the state highways over summer at emergency or planned road maintenance sites. They are on the roadside all day, in all weather, in their hi-vis gear, directing the flow of traffic with a stop/go sign, a walkie talkie and a smile, but Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Central South Island system manager Peter Connors says it can be a dangerous job. “A few road cones and a stop/ go sign are no protection from a speeding vehicle. We’re asking all motorists to please slow down and keep to temporary speed limits,” he said. “We’re always concerned whenever stop/go operators report nearly being hit by vehicles passing too close or speeding through the work site. “This is unacceptable driving behaviour because it puts everyone at risk – not just the stop/go operator, but other crew members and road users as well.” “Our workers are mothers, fathers, brother and sisters, just doing their job. They go to work each day expecting to be able to go home safely at the end of it. Safety is our highest priority, but we can’t keep our people safe if other people show no regard for their well-being.” Connors says the point of a stop/go operation is to try to keep traffic moving in both directions when the state highway is reduced to one lane.

The New Zealand Transport Agency is asking people to slow down and respect stop/go operators.

“We try to keep delays to a minimum but sometimes traffic builds up. We want to get people on their way again as quickly as possible,” he said. This summer the transport agency tackles its biggest main-

tenance renewal programme for the past 10 years, to keep the state highways safe and resilient. “The summer months are our busiest time of year for road resurfacing and repairs, as we try to take advantage of the dry condi-

tions and long sunny days. This work is essential for the safety and resilience of the state highway network, so we ask motorists to be patient and understanding,” he said. “If you are stopped by a stop/go operator, use the time to

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pause and relax, have a stretch or wind down the windows for some fresh air. You’ll soon be on your way again.” “No-one ever gets to their destination faster by abusing or shouting at a stop/go operator.”

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Support continues for roading safety petition By Jaime Pitt-MacKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

A petition calling for safety improvements to be made on Summit Road in Christchurch following the death of two Ashburton girls has received more than 5000 signatures. The petition, which had received around 5600 at the time of writing, was started by Kelly Foster, a friend of Jason Alexander

who is the father of Sunmara and Tayla Alexander who died as a result of a crash on the road last year. It calls for safety barriers to be added to the road and more deterrents to discourage young people from racing on the road. “I propose the road be controlled during weekend evenings by a closed barrier system to prevent needless racing or speeding around these hills causing injury

and death. I hope every person that reads this can understand why change is needed,” the petition said. “It is believed that this road is frequented each weekend by many young teen car enthusiasts and used to show off their cars. “Those left behind by a moment’s distraction, speed, or just inexperience leaves a lifetime of grief and pain.”

In a post on his Facebook page, Alexander said Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel had been in touch to set up a meeting next week when she returns from holiday about the road and the petition. The petition also said they would like to see changes to the rules and guidelines around our young getting their licences, with compulsory defensive driving

courses for all drivers obtaining licences. Both girls were backseat passengers in a vehicle which went over a bank and burst into flames on Summit Road, in the Port Hills, about 11pm on November 27. Tayla was killed instantly, while Sunmara was flown to Middlemore Hospital, where she later died on her 16th birthday as a result of her injuries.

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Restricted fire season soon

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

Anyone that will need a fire permit this summer is being asked to get their permit requests in early with a restricted fire season expected to be declared within the next few weeks. Fire and emergency New Zealand deputy principal rural fire officer Don Geddes said it was likely that they declare a restricted fire season in a week or the following couple of weeks depending on the weather. “We had that rain prior to Christmas that set us up for the holiday break but we are still looking to go in at least a week or the next couple after that,” he said. The restricted fire season means that anyone intending to light an outdoor fire will first need a permit from Fenz. “I would still encourage scrubland farmers to get in and not wait to do their permits as we know there will be a deluge when we go to a restricted fire season,” he said. So far this season less than 30 people have gotten in early and applied for permits, with that number expected to skyrocket once the restricted season begins. Some farmers are already beginning to harvest, and Geddes said he has spoken to one farmer who is planning on having a burn-off soon.

Spa Pool Closed The EA Networks Centre spa pool will be unavailable to users from Monday, January 13, as staff begin working to repair the pool filter. The Ashburton District Council has discovered broken parts inside the sand filter that is causing the sand to be pushed into the spa pool. The filter will need to be drained and sand removed to access the damaged parts, and council chief executive Hamish Riach says the repairs are expected to put the spa out of action for one to two weeks. The EA Networks Centre spa will close at 7pm on January 13.

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People are being urged to get their fire permit applications in with a restricted fire season expected to be declared in the coming weeks. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN “Just because you don’t need a permit doesn’t mean you don’t have to be careful when lighting a fire, there is still a duty of care there,” he said. The district was a tester for a

new online permitting system last summer which has now been rolled out across the country. Geddes is one of a select group that worked through the development of the programme and has

weekly meetings with Fire and Emergency New Zealand staff from around the country about how the process is working and the small problems that sporadically crop up.

Royal couple drop a bombshell NZME While the world is still reeling from the bombshell that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are quitting as “senior royals” – the situation has just gotten messier. In a stunning announcement, the couple explained that after “months of reflection and internal discussions” they have decided to “step back” from royal duties and “carve out a progressive new role” – while stressing that they would continue to “fully support Her Majesty The Queen”. Just hours later, Buckingham Palace reacted via a public statement – and suddenly, everything’s much more complicated. “Discussions with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at an early stage. We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through.” It doesn’t take a royal expert to read through those two incredibly terse lines: Harry and Meghan have completely jumped the gun, and the Queen is not happy. Former palace press secretary Dickie Arbiter said the move was “unprecedented” and a “breakdown in the royal family”. “Harry was an absolute bonus to the royal family. He had a tremendous attitude to his work.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex He brought a lot of joy to a lot of people,” Arbiter said. “It is a breakdown in the royal family. Something has gone wrong.” According to BBC royal reporter Jonny Dymond, it’s understood that “no other member of the royal family was consulted” before the Sussexes released their personal statement, and the Palace is “disappointed”. Harry and Meghan said it themselves – their decision was “months” in the making, and made up of “internal discussions” – yet it appears the Queen and other senior royals have only just been brought into the fold.

In fact, Prince Charles and Prince William are reportedly “incandescent with rage”. “Their statement was not cleared with anyone. It breaks all protocol. This is a declaration of war on the family,” a senior source told The Sun. “There is fury over how they’ve done this without any thought for the implications for the institution. The Queen is deeply upset. The Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge are incandescent with rage. “Courtiers can’t believe it. There are so many unanswered questions but they’ve just up and done it without a thought

for anyone else. “The plan was for there to discuss it and work out a way that works for everyone in the family.” Royal expert Camilla Tominey also told the Today show that the Palace would have been “blindsided” by the statement. “It is true to say that the Queen and the palace had no idea this was coming which then explains the statement which is pretty hastily written, kind of one sentence line and that, for me, smacks of a kind of instant PR reaction – ‘we better get something out but we haven’t got anything pre-prepared’,” she said. “What’s even more interesting about that statement in saying it is in the ‘early stages’, clearly not according to the Sussexes who have already remodelled and written reams of copy for their new website talking about their relationship with the media and how they want to change it, how they want to change the rules around funding, how they want to change the way they do their charitable work. “Well, that smacks of something that has been several weeks in the making.” It certainly appears so, based on the depth of information and pre-planning that has gone into the couple’s new personal website, which was officially launched yesterday.

Child Cancer Foundation is calling for volunteers to help out with its annual street appeal on the February 28 and 29, 2020. The appeal is the biggest annual fundraising event on Child Cancer Foundation’s fundraising calendar and depends on the support of volunteers nationwide to successfully collect funds. Every week, three children are diagnosed with cancer in New Zealand. Child Cancer Foundation provides tailored support to these children and their families without any government support so every donated dollar really counts. Last year, approximately 600 volunteers took to the streets to collect donations. The collection raised an incredible $232,913. Anyone interested in volunteering can visit childcancer.org.nz

Forestry death One person has died after a tree fell on them in a Gisborne forestry operation. Emergency services were called to the scene, located in Raukumara, just after midday yesterday. A police spokeswoman confirmed to the media that one person had died. WorkSafe had been notified of a forestry fatality in Ruatoria, a spokeswoman confirmed. – NZME

Making roads safer A police officer on patrol in Otago decided that, rather than stopping people and giving them tickets, he’d prune the hedges of a roadside bush and increase their visibility instead. The Otago office has been applauded on Reddit for his actions, with people referring to him as a contender for “top cop 2020”. Senior sergeant Glenn Wilkinson was photographed cutting the bush on the side of the Crown Range Road. According to the officer, he was just trying to make the community safer. – NZME

Injured boy improves A 4-year-old boy, who was found critically injured at a house where two adults were found dead, is now stable in hospital. On December 30, Sherine Nath, 32, and her husband Ricky Nath, 34, were found dead at a house in Papatoetoe. Their deaths have been referred to the Coroner. Yesterday, nearly two weeks after the tragedy, a police spokesman said the 4-year-old boy was in a serious but stable condition at Auckland’s Starship Hospital. The child was found critically injured inside a bedroom at the house in Papatoetoe. – NZME

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Methven’s successful summer school Landscape painting, golf tutoring and bread making have been highlights in the middle stages of the annual Methven Summer School this week. The event wraps up today for another year. Heather Mackenzie popped along to check it all out. Right – Margaret Somervaile-Allan takes part in the breadmaking class. PHOTOS HEATHER MACKENZIE 080120-HM-001

Left – Jill Millburn advises her pupils on the correct processes for breadmaking. 080120-HM-002

Left – Ray Button fine tunes his golfing prowess on the Methven Golf Course. 080120-HM-006 Below – Sharyn Bree and her brother Paul have at tended the Methven Summer School for the past five years. 080120-HM-005

Above – Sophie Febrey works on a masterpiece in the landscape painting class. 080120-HM-003

Right – Helen McLeod, Bronwyn Shimmin and Janna Dreath in the landscape painting class. 080120-HM-004

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326 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 03 307 4222

Lauriston 1076 Methven Chertsey Road 4

Price by Negotiation View by appointment George Morris 027 212 8668 george.morris@bayleys.co.nz Nick Young 027 437 7820 nick.young@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Prime Canterbury arable land holding with option The sale of 'Creation Farm' is an outstanding opportunity to purchase a 410 hectares (subject to survey) arable property in the heart of some of the most productive arable land in Canterbury. Irrigation is provided by four lateral irrigators. Irrigation water is supplied from both Barhill Chertsey Irrigation and Ground water. Good quality infrastructure with a four bedroom family home set in a sheltered garden setting. Grain storage silos, large new implement shed also with grain storage. Woolshed and covered yards plus numerous implement sheds. A truly impressive land holding with options either to continue as is as a highly productive arable farm or possibly sheep and beef finishing.

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Fairton Ashburton Business Estate, JB Cullen Drive

Allenton 21 Churchill Avenue

Ashburton Business Estate

All class here

This home is located in a top Allenton location. Situated on a very private 1,146sqm back section. The home has four bedrooms plus a huge conservatory built for all day sun. There is also an office or formal dining room.

Asking Price $625,000 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Many sites ranging from 2,108sqm to 13,000sqm, priced from $252,960 to $1,510,400. Situated off State Highway One alongside the main trunk railway. There are two entry/exits onto the highway for easy access.

Asking Price $252,960 + GST (if any) View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Ashburton 24 Peter Street

Elgin Geoff Geering Drive

Sink your teeth into this beauty

A grand statement home showcasing the features of its era. Polished floorboards line the traditionally wide hallway. Five bedrooms, family living and separate formal living room. Two covered verandas are the perfect spot to enjoy the cottage gardens.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Sarah Everist 021 0828 5816 sarah.everist@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Geoff Geering Drive - stage two. Sections ranging from 536sqm to 859sqm available. Prices are from $136,500 - $143,850. Ashburton District Council have developed this affordable but eco friendly sub division.

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Hampstead 38 Eton Street

Tinwald 70 Johnstone Street 3

Investment with future potential. Long term tenant is keen to stay if possible. The roof has been replaced with color steel and the wiring has recently been replaced. The cottage is 90sqm and sits on a 500sqm section.

Asking Price $199,000 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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Eco friendly sub division

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Cottage on Eton

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For Sale $136,500 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Dream location to build Vendors invite offers over $230,000. Lifestyle bareland property, approximately 1.0240 hectare (more or less). Quiet no exit road, build your dream home. Close to town in a rural setting.

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Price by Negotiation View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Tinwald 126 Johnstone Street 4

Asking Price $790,000 View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Step into lifestyle living This private six hectare lifestyle property is tucked away on the outskirts of town offering a quiet rural setting with all the convenience of being only three kilometres from the centre of Ashburton. The home is set amongst beautifully manicured gardens, with a grass tennis court and in ground swimming pool providing endless hours of fun. Offering four bedrooms and two bathrooms, this property has excellent appeal to any young family looking for the next step up.

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Ashburton Surrounds 13 Winslow Willowby Road

Lake Hood 15 Ludlow Drive

Lifestyle opportunity plus

Beat the rush

An affordable option for anyone wanting the Lake Hood lifestyle with an open plan kitchen, dining and living room and separate lounge. Two bedrooms on the ground floor and master upstairs with a WIR and an ensuite. Double garage and mature plantings.

For Sale offers invited over $560,000 View Sat 12.30-1pm or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Final two plots available. A 2.1103 hectare (more or less) bare land offers options: grazing, hobby lifestyle farming or the opportunity to build your dream home. Fibre optic cabling, power and phone at the gate.

Asking Price $250,000 View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Geraldine 1259 Earl Road 4

Well located support, arable or grazing farm • • • • • • • •

Prime location, 79.29 hectares (more or less) Irrigated via two centre pivots plus gun Irrigation water from Kakahu Water Central laneway Cattle yards Strong soil type Well located, only minutes from Geraldine township An appealing modernised four bedroom home with extensive gardens

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Penbury Peninsula 2 Penbury Close, Huntingdon/Lake Hood Nestled amongst the districts finest homes, this beautifully designed home is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac at Lake Hood. Set back from the main lake with direct access to a secluded bay with a pebble stone lake edge gives the family plenty of options to enjoy summer living. The kitchen is the heart of the home featuring an engineered stone island bench and north facing dining and area perfect for family living. This spacious

four bedroom family home incorporates two separate living areas plus the convenience of a study nook. A gas central heating system you will ensure the family will be kept warm in the winter months plus air conditioning for summer. Constructed in 2007 and includes recently updated with remodeled bathrooms. This property presents great value and excellent opportunity for lake living.

OPEN HOME

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Clark McLeod

$615,000

Phone 0274 322 194

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9 Oak Grove, ASHBURTON An ideal family home in the prime tree lined Oak Grove location. Seldom is there the opportunity to be in this location at this price. A spacious home with two living rooms, three bedrooms and tandem garage. Excellent heating options with compliant log burner, heat transfer and heatpump. Spacious grounds with a full 1/4acre (1012m²) section and only a stone’s

throw away from EA Network centre and the Ashburton Domain. An opportunity presents for the astute buyer to renovate and upgrade.

ideal home for the modern family with easy care grounds giving more time for relaxing or entertaining family and friends. Viewing will impress.

42 Charlesworth Drive, Allenton A well designed family home great for entertaining. Two north facing living rooms have excellent flow with kitchen and outdoors. An extended veranda provides perfect shelter for outdoor dining and living. This near new home benefits from private and established gardens. Four bedrooms, master with walkin-robe and en suite plus a well-appointed bathroom with bath, shower and vanity. An

For Sale Offers over $358,000. View Saturday, January 11, 10.00am – 10.30am

Clark McLeod 0274 322 194 Web ID 2079628

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Cosy Kiwi Bach Looking For A New Owner

Lifestyle & Location “ 8.0887 ha ”

Spacious four bedroom family home well positioned amongst mature and established gardens. Two generous sized living rooms perfect for relaxing and enjoying the mountain views.

For Sale $195,000 View Saturday, January 11, 3.30pm – 4pm

Susie McLeod 021 668 783 Web ID RUE2139508

room, then large lounge with vaulted ceiling.

A private and peaceful setting along a sweeping woodland drive leads to an extensive brick residence which occupies 550m2 surrounded by manicured grounds. An entertainer’s dream, the spacious rooms in this home give you plenty of scope to spread out. With an abundance of bench and cupboard space, you will never be short of storage areas. The large kitchen/dining area flows through to a separate formal dining

Price by Negotiation View by appointment

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22 Waterford Place

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View Saturday, January 11, 11.30am – 12pm

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A luxury chalet at the Mt Hutt Lodge Complex, located above the breath taking Rakaia Gorge with views out toward the Mt Hutt Range, is now for sale. Built over two levels and offering three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an attractive open planned to plan living area, the chalet has a modern decor with natural timber finishes and stunning views.

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Deadline Sale closes December 18, 2019

3/46 Zig Zag Road, RAKAIA

Inspection Will Impress

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153 Racecourse Road, ASHBURTON

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Productive, fertile soils subdivided into seven paddocks with established fencing plus two holding paddocks. Good variety of sheds including three bay hayshed, utility shed and

Seldom Available

All the benefits of a new home and more, this family home has been loaded with quality fixtures and fittings. A sleek kitchen design is the focal point of the home and the convenience of a walk-in pantry. Heated tile floors throughout provide luxury and the benefit of the latest in efficient heating systems. A well balanced design with spacious open living areas flowing seamlessly to outdoors. Offers over $585,000 Web ID AUT2143887

workshop, six loose boxes and a hen house.

376 Wakanui Road, ASHBURTON

View Saturday, January 11, 10.45am – 11.15am

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This holiday home has been enjoyed for many decades by the same family. The main cottage has kitchen, living, bathroom and one bedroom which is complemented by a large sleepout capable of sleeping up to four people. Situated close to the playground and tennis court in a private and sheltered location. Combined with an easy care and sunny garden this is exactly what a kiwi bach should be.

For Sale Offers over $585,000

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59 Dolphin Drive, South Rakaia Huts

208 Havelock Street, ASHBURTON

Offers over $295,000 View by appointment

Clark McLeod 0274 322 194 Web ID RX2080536

BRAND NEW

Pleasant Setting

19A Davidson St, ASHBURTON

88 Alford Forest Rd , ASHBURTON

161D Racecourse Road, ASHBURTON

For Sale $155,000 Web ID AUW2106103

Register your interest today for this new townhouse under development situated on the Westside. This townhouse has been thoughtfully designed and positioned for the sun, including three bedrooms and all the benefits of a new home. Enjoy entertaining in the stylish kitchen, with open Plan living flowing through to your private backyard Offers over $425,000 Web ID RX2080633

For Sale $220,000 Web ID RX2093370

This section provides the ideal building platform within a good west side location. Minimise the risk of being built out with established surrounds. Boundaries are already fenced although some upgrading may be required. This section is not serviced, requires all services so please contact us for further details.

Mark Lemon

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This section makes a superb option with mature garden planting along the northern fence line. Fenced two sides plus an attractive entrance fence to be constructed by the vendors to suit purchaser’s entry to site. This section benefits from two possible entries, one from the street and the other from an access lane which gives plenty of building design options.

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Great start 4 Anne Street Situated on the westside of Tinwald, handy to the shopping centre and golf course. This is a fantastic opportunity to start you on the real estate ladder in 2020. Two double bedrooms and a single or office on the ground floor and another double bedroom on the second level. The ground floor also contains the modern kitchen, and semi open plan living, laundry, bathroom and toilet.

On the second level, there is a toilet and a large living area with a kitchenette and a balcony. There is a double garage and carport attached to the house and a separate workshop about the size of a single garage down the back of the property, which is a real bonus. The section is well fenced and has good off street parking. A real family home with space for all to enjoy.

OPEN HOME

Saturday,January 11 10.45am-11.15am

Asking Price $389,000

Mick Hydes

Phone 03 307 7377 or 027 437 9696

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12-12.30pm ......................... 39 Morgan Street, Methven

METHVEN

12.30-1pm ...........................15 Ludlow Drive, Lake Hood

TINWALD 10.45-11.15am ......................................... 4 Anne Street

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TINWALD 10.30-11am .................................. 16a Johnstone Street 11.15-11.45am ....................................4 Whiteoak Grove

ASHBURTON 10-10.30am ............................................... 9 Oak Grove 10.45-11.15am .............................42 Charlesworth Drive 11.30-12noon .................................... 376 Wakanui Road

ASHBURTON 10-10.30am ......................................22b Charles Street 10.45-11.15am .................................... 86 Burnett Street 10.45-11.15am .................................... 88 Burnett Street 10.45-11.15am ......................................28 Glassey Drive 11.30-12noon .................................... 12 Kelvin Crescent 11.30-12noon ................................. 47a Elizabeth Street 12.15-12.45pm ................................... 14 Parkdale Close

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SOUTH RAKAIA HUTS 3.30-4pm .......................................... 59 Dolphin Drive

LAKE HOOD 1.45-2.15pm ........................................ 2 Penbury Close

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1 - What sign of the zodiac is represented by a goat? a. Capricorn b. Libra c. Taurus 2 - What would you fear if you suffered from pyrophobia? a. The sun b. Fire c. Water 3 - Which Shakespeare play begins ‘When shall we three meet again’? a. Hamlet b. Macbeth c. Othello 4 - What sort of animal is a pochard? a. Duck b. Salmon c. Wild cat 5 - For what would you use a bain-marie? a. Reading b. Cooking c. Getting exercise 6 - Of which country was Juan Peron the president? a. Mexico b. Spain c. Argentina 7 - What part of the body is affected by something that’s cutaneous? a. Skin b. Hair c. Nails 8 - Which of these is an Australian term for a whirlwind? a. Willy-Nilly b. Willy-Willy c. Silly-Billy

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Blue cod curry pots Serves 4

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800g blue cod fillets, skinned, boned and diced into 3cm chunks 20mls olive oil 1 red onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1t green curry paste 4cm ginger root, grated or cut into small matchsticks 1/2 red chilli, finely sliced (optional) 5cm lemon grass stalk, sliced and pounded in a mortar and pestle 1 tin coconut cream 1 whole coriander root 2T fish sauce (approximately, adjust to taste) 1/4 C water (if necessary) Chopped coriander, to garnish

6 8 until soft and transparent. ■■ Add green curry paste, ginger, chilli and lemon grass and cook for 1 minute to release flavours, stirring with a wooden spoon. ■■ Pour in coconut cream, add whole coriander root and simmer gently for 15 minutes. ■■ Place fish into the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes until cooked. Add a little water if the

consistency is too thick. Add fish sauce to taste (in Thai cooking this is the equivalent of salt), and remove coriander root. ■■ Serve in warm bowls accompanied with a side dish of steamed jasmine rice, garnished with chopped coriander leaves. Recipe courtesy of www. seafood.co.nz Seafood New Zealand

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DETAILS

All-new Venue Coming early 2020 to Hyundai Mid Canterbury.

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he dynamic development programme for the fastest and most technically advanced McLaren ever has concluded in fitting fashion with McLaren chief test driver, Kenny Brack, taking the new Speedtail up to its maximum speed of 403 km/h (250mph) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. The final high-speed tests in the ground-breaking hypercar’s extensive engineering validation process saw Speedtail prototype ‘XP2’ reach its maximum speed more than 30 times on the space shuttle landing runway at the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds. The exercise concluded a programme of high-speed running carried out at multiple

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test facilities worldwide, including Idiada in Spain and Papenburg in Germany. Build of the first of 106 Speedtails that will be hand-assembled to customer order has now commenced at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, UK, with deliveries scheduled from February 2020. “It’s fitting that the Speedtail’s highspeed test programme concluded with multiple maximum-speed runs at a location strongly associated with pushing the boundaries of extreme performance and engineering excellence,” commented McLaren Automotive CEO, Mike Flewitt. “The Speedtail is a truly extraordinary car that epitomises McLaren’s pioneering spirit and perfectly illustrates our determination to continue to set new

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benchmarks for supercar and hypercar performance.” Blending sleek and seamless beauty with pioneering technologies and truly remarkable performance, the Speedtail sits at the pinnacle of the McLaren Ultimate Series. At almost 5.2 metres long, the carbon-fibre-bodied three-seat Hyper GT is the most aerodynamically drag efficient McLaren ever and a showcase for the brand’s expertise in lightweight engineering. The Speedtail’s petrol-electric hybrid powertrain delivers the greatest power and torque of any McLaren road car, with a combined 1070PS (1055bhp) and 1,150Nm (848lb ft).

The straight-line acceleration and maximum speed of the car set new benchmarks for McLaren, with 0-300km/h (0-186mph) achieved in less than 13 seconds and the Speedtail able to reach 403km/h (250mph). The McLaren-developed battery pack has a power density of 5.2kW/kg, which is the best power-to-weight ratio of any automotive high voltage battery system. The batteries constantly self-charge when the Speedtail is driven – there is no ‘plug-in’ element – however, a wireless charging pad that trickle-charges and maintains the battery’s status when the vehicle is not in use is also included as standard.

Hybrid launches Citroen into electric race

itroën launched its electric offensive as it reveals its technological flagship: New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid – the ë-Comfort Class SUV – at the 98th Brussels Motor Show. This launch marks the start of a range transformation, which, in addition to efficient internal combustion engines, will be enhanced from 2020 with 100 per cent electric and plug-in hybrid options. In 2020, Citroën will make low emission vehicles accessible to all through the introduction of six new electrified models within the range. All new models launched by the brand will feature an electrified version by 2025, a reflection of Citroën’s commitment to responsible energy transition. Already a reference for comfort, thanks to its suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions®, its Advanced Comfort seats and 19 driving assistance technologies, New C5 Aircross SUV

enters yet another phase for the Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme with the new plug-in hybrid offering: Driving characteristics inspired by customers’ needs, zero CO2 emissions on a daily basis in 100 per cent electric mode, up to (50km range and flexibility for longer trips thanks to the advanced PureTech petrol engine Electrifying performance thanks to the combination of a PureTech 180hp petrol engine, an 80kW electric motor and an ë-EAT8 automatic gearbox, delivering 225hp of accumulated power and instantly available torque of 320Nm A complete ecosystem – intuitive and user-friendly – including automatic control of the driving modes, easy charging and a dedicated smart services portal. New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid is the most modular SUV within its segment: three individual sliding, tilting and foldable rear seats, and best in class load space from 460-litres to 600-litres.

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Vintage Car Club

New Year’s Day Run As they have now done many times before, the Vintage Car started their motoring year with a run on New Year’s Day. Club Secretary Colin Sweetman, who supplied the photos, says: “We had a great time, with those taking part asked to identify landmarks along the route, which traversed roads to the West and North of Ashburton”. All made it to the final destination in the Ashburton Domain for a barbecue. The Vintage Car club will stage its 51st Annual Rally on Saturday January 25 2020.

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Hyundai Venue Coming in early 2020

ntroducing the all-new Venue, the vehicle that will redefine what it means to drive an SUV. Hyundai Venue comes packed with the latest connectivity and safety features and is distinguished by its unique colour accents and funky interior patterns. This personality-packed SUV proves that bigger is not always better. Make no mistake, this is a smart looking car with some of the looks, functionality and finish borrowed from the Kona. The Venue will also offer a range of safety technologies, including autonomous emergency braking, collision warning, lane keep assist, blind spot warning, driver attention alert and a cross traffic warning. There is no doubt this will be a great success in New Zealand The launch should be in early March.

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Latest facelift 15,000km 2.8L Turbo Diesel

NEW YEAR SPECIALS 2012 TOYOTA Camry GL Auto Sedan • 2.5L Petrol • Bluetooth & CD Player • Towbar WAS $14,995

2017 Holden Spark LT Hatch • 1.4L Petrol • Very low kms • Balance of New Vehicle Warranty

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2014 TOYOTA Aqua G Hybrid Hatch • 1.5L Petrol + Hybrid System • Reversing Camera • Toyota Certiﬁed 1 year warranty

2017 TOYOTA Yaris GX Auto Hatch • 1.3L Petrol • Electronic Stability Control • Signature class 3 year warranty

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12,995

18,495

2017 TOYOTA RAV4 GX AWD SUV • 2.5L Petrol • Electronic Stability Control • Signature class 3 year warranty

NOW ONLY

28,995

$ $132 p/w

2018 TOYOTA RAV4 GX 2WD SUV • 2.0L Petrol • Low kms • Signature class 3 year warranty

– total repayable $34,269.30

2007 TOYOTA Wish Z Auto Station Wagon • 2.0L Petrol • 6 Seater • Toyota Certiﬁed 1 year warranty

28,995

$132 p/w - total repayable $34,269.30

2008 TOYOTA Blade G Auto Hatch • 2.4L Petrol • Alloys & Reversing Camera • Toyota Certiﬁed 1 year warranty

NOW ONLY

11,995

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Financial woes for McWilliams Wines NZME Australia’s sixth-largest wine company – which has been in its founding family’s hands for 141 years and six generations – has revealed it has appointed voluntary administrators. Late Wednesday it was announced that McWilliam’s Wines was facing an uncertain future after appointing KPMG partners Gayle Dickerson, Tim Mableson and Ryan Eagle to the job. The much-loved unlisted and publicly-owned company’s range includes the McWilliam’s and Mount Pleasant wine brands, and it is also the sole Australian distributor for renowned global brands such as Champagne Taittinger, Mateus, Henkell and Mionetto. Last January, the Financial Review reported the company’s sales revenue for 2017-18 was $AU87.4 million, citing documents lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). That figure represented a 13 per cent drop following a period of heavy losses. Restructuring services partner at KPMG Australia, Gayle Dickerson, said the goal was to save the iconic company.

“We are in the initial phase of the administration process where our priority is to undertake an immediate assessment of the business and its operations,” she said in a statement. “The company will continue to operate as normal, and we are working with the McWilliams’ family with the support of its employees while we work hard to try to preserve one of Australia’s oldest winemakers. “We are seeking expressions of interest to recapitalise or acquire the group to take this heritage brand forward in the future both locally and globally. .”

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failure after applying for bankruptcy in a Swiss court. At the end of the month, the Napoleon Perdis beauty empire announced the cult make-up chain’s 56 Aussie stores had closed for stocktake. Administrators were appointed, and scores of stores have since collapsed. Footwear trailblazer Shoes of Prey also met its demise in March last year, along with British fashion giant Karen Millen. In October, celebrity chef Shannon Bennett’s Melbourne burger chain Benny Burger was also placed into administration followed by seven Red Rooster outlets

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McWilliam’s Wine Group chairman Jim Brayne said the decision to enter into voluntary administration was not made lightly. A meeting of the company’s creditors is scheduled for Monday, January 20. McWilliam’s Wines’ shock news comes after a horror 2019 that brought the collapse of a slew of Aussie businesses, with some international players also folding in recent months. Last January, menswear retailer Ed Harry went into voluntary administration, and a week later, Aussie sportswear favourite Skins also revealed it was on the brink of

in Queensland just days later and then Aussie activewear sensation Stylerunner, which has since been sold to Accent Group Limited. In November, it was revealed that popular furniture and homewares company Zanui was in trouble after it abruptly entered voluntary administration, leaving angry customers in the lurch. Later that month, Muscle Coach, a leading fitness company, was put into voluntary administration after a director received a devastating diagnosis and the company racked up debts of almost $1 million. Then it was the famous Criniti’s restaurant chain’s turn to enter into voluntary administration, with several of the 13 sites across the country set to be closed for good. It was closely followed by discount legend Dimmeys and then Co-op Bookshop, which went into administration owing $15 million. And just weeks ago fast-fashion staple Bardot also went into voluntary administration, blaming a “highly cluttered” and “increasingly discount-driven market”, followed by Australian department store Harris Scarfe, which was placed into voluntary administration in mid-December.

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oncern around US-Iran relations weighed on global markets this week, following a drone strike ordered by US President Donald Trump on a top Iranian commander. Closer to home, the first Global Dairy Trade auction of the year finished on a positive note, after two negative sessions in a row at the end of 2019. Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction squeezes out a gain for the first session this year. The overall price index was 2.8 per cent higher for the first GDT auction of 2020, with key product group whole milk powder finishing the session 1.7 per cent higher. Rennet casein had the largest gain, up 8.6 per cent, followed by butter milk powder which gained 7.4 per cent. No product group dropped in Tuesday’s auction. Metlifecare has had steady gains following a takeover announcement. The New Zealand retirement village operator announced on 30 December that it had entered an initial deal to be acquired by Asia Pacific Village Group, managed by a Swedish private equity company, EQT Partners. The offer price announced was NZ$7.00 per share, giving a total consideration of approximately NZ$1.5bn. At the time of writing, shares in the company have risen more than 7 per cent since the announcement. Consumer confidence has dropped across the ditch amid

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ongoing bush fire disaster. ANZ’s Australian Consumer Confidence survey showed that confidence fell 1.7 per cent last week, to the lowest level in more than four years. This was attributed to the catastrophic bush fires on the east coast over the past three months weighing on investors’ economic outlook. It is widely expected that there will be a drag on growth in Australia as a result of the bushfires. US attack on Iran military general led markets lower overseas. Escalating tensions between the US and Iran drove markets lower earlier in the week, after all US indices ended at record highs at the end of 2019. Energy shares fell as oil prices lost some of the recent gains with investor uncertainty persisting amid the US-Iran standoff. However, on Wednesday Donald Trump said ‘Iran appears to be standing down’ following its missile strikes on US military bases and signalled that the US would not respond with military force to Iran’s attacks on American forces in Iraq, in attempt to de-escalate the tensions. Boeing lost $US4.3bn of its market value following a fatal 737

crash in Iran. The manufacturer of commercial jetliners took a hit following the plane crash that killed all 176 people on board a Ukrainian plane shortly after it took off from Tehran International airport on Wednesday. Boeing shares were down more than 2 per cent following the crash. The Ukrainian Embassy in Iran initially attributed the crash to a technical issue, however, later said the cause was unknown and under investigation. Boeing faced problems last year after two fatal crashes caused the grounding of its 737 Max jet worldwide. Tesla is now worth more than Ford and General Motors combined. The company, which specialises in electric car manufacturing, has hit a market cap of $US88.7bn. This is over $US2bn more than the combined market capitalisation of Ford and General Motors, which together have a market capitalisation of $US86.2bn. Tesla’s share price gained 25.7 per cent in 2019. Founder Elon Musk also unveiled Tesla’s new Model Y electric sports utility vehicle program on Tuesday in its new Shanghai factory, where the company delivered its first cars built outside the United States to the public. Jeremy Flood works for Craigs Investment Partners. This article should not be deemed as advice. Disclosure statement available free of charge and on request.

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Things are really starting to fire up W

hen you think of summertime it’s usually sunshine, crystal-clear blue skies and endless warm days. It’s generally always positive stuff too, people seem to like the warmer days a little more than what they do the corresponding colder ones of winter. But, both come with their dangers and we’re closing in on one of the most dangerous times of the year with fire restrictions now looming for the Ashburton District. Don’t be alarmed though, the restrictions are a good thing. They serve a very real purpose, ensuring safety in our community and playing a big role in restricting the amount of time our volunteer

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firefighters have to spend away from home. Due to the rural nature of our landscape, the risk of fire is a little more heightened than some other places around the South Island. Long flat paddocks as far as the eye can see, most growing product that, when given plenty of direct sunshine, become tinder dry and act as an accelerant should a

flame or spark strike them. So, by putting restrictions in place the danger around that happening is significantly reduced. This time of the year is also around the time we start to see massive plumes of smoke billowing up into the air as our rural community begins to burn off paddocks. It can make for an impressive sight seeing a number of different paddocks going up at the same time, but it is always a contentious issue between the urban community and their rural counterparts. It will, without fail, draw some comments from people about why farmers do it and this year we’re really keen to put all the

information out into the open so that everyone knows exactly what’s going on. But we need some help. We need some of our rural community to step forward and be willing to talk us through the art of burning off a paddock. So, what we’d like to do this year is open the gate, so to speak. We’re on the lookout for a farmer, or a group of farmers, who’d be willing to help the cause and spread the positive message about burning off a paddock. We’d want to detail the process from start to finish. Talk about why it’s done, how it’s done and what it means for a farmer being able to undertake an age-old tradition.

There’d be photographs, naturally. Perhaps even a video, so we’d need a reasonably confident farmer – but if you are the right person for the job, or potentially know who that right person might be, then please do get in touch through the contact details on the next page. We see and hear a lot of bad and negative comments about burn-offs here, each and every year, so it’s time to put the correct information out to the public so that there is a better understanding of it all and hopefully the chance of reducing some of those detractors by showing them how it’s done. I look forward to hearing from you.

mark, radio signals were lost and the aviators were never seen again. In 1994, President Bill Clinton, attending a Nato summit meeting in Belgium, announced completion of an agreement to remove all long-range nuclear missiles from the former Soviet republic of Ukraine. In 2002, Marines began flying hundreds of al-Qaida prisoners in Afghanistan to a US base at

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In 2004, actor-writer Spalding Gray, 62, vanished from his New York apartment (his body was found two months later in the East River). In 2016, David Bowie, the chameleon-like star who transformed the sound — and the look — of rock with his audacious creativity and his sexually ambiguous makeup and costumes, died in New York. Ten years ago: Data showed China edging past Germany in 2009 to become the top exporting nation. Five years ago: SpaceX sent a supply ship soaring flawlessly toward the International Space Station, but the booster rocket ended up in pieces in the Atlantic following a failed attempt to land on a barge. One year ago: A 13-year-old Wisconsin girl, Jayme Closs, who had disappeared in October after her parents were killed, was found alive in a rural town about an hour from her home and a suspect was taken into custody. (Jake Patterson pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional homicide and one count of kidnapping after admitting that he killed Jayme’s parents and imprisoned her under a bed in his remote cabin for 88 days before she made a daring escape; he was sentenced to life in prison.) Today’s birthdays: Rock singermusician Ronnie Hawkins is 85. Movie director Walter Hill is 80. Singer Rod Stewart is 75. Rock singer-musician Donald Fagen (Steely Dan) is 72. Boxing Hall of Famer and entrepreneur George Foreman is 71. Rock musician Scott Thurston (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) is 68. Singer Pat Benatar is 67. Singer Shawn Colvin is 64. Actor Evan Handler is 59. Rock singer Brad Roberts (Crash Test Dummies) is 56. Actress Trini Alvarado is 53. Rock singer Brent Smith (Shinedown) is 42. Rapper Chris Smith (Kris Kross) is 41. Actress Sarah Shahi is 40. Thought for today: “In much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.” — Ecclesiastes 1:18. – AP

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, January 10, the 10th day of 2020. There are 356 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On January 10, 1984, the United States and the Vatican established full diplomatic relations for the first time in more than a century. On this date: In 1776, Thomas Paine anonymously published his influential pamphlet, Common Sense, which argued for American independence from British rule. In 1838, Catholic missionaries arrived in Hokianga. French Bishop Jean Baptiste François Pompallier and his party celebrated their first mass three days later. Pompallier left France in 1836 with four priests and three brothers of the Marist Order to lead a pioneering Roman Catholic mission to western Oceania. His arrival in New Zealand alarmed James Busby, the official British Resident, who feared that it was a forerunner to a French attempt to colonise New Zealand. In 1860, the Pemberton Mill in Lawrence, Massachusetts, collapsed and caught fire, killing up to 145 people, mostly female workers from Scotland and Ireland. In 1861, Florida became the third state to secede from the Union. In 1863, the London Underground had its beginnings as the Metropolitan, the world’s first underground passenger railway, opened to the public with service between Paddington and Farringdon Street. In 1870, John D. Rockefeller incorporated Standard Oil. In 1902, the world’s first stateregistered nurses had their names entered in the register. Topping the list was Ellen Dougherty of Palmerston North. The training of nurses in New Zealand was initially rather ad hoc. During the 1880s, some hospitals began to offer training

and accommodation onsite to attract more ‘respectable’ women into nursing. In 1917, legendary Western frontiersman and showman William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody died at his sister’s home in Denver at age 70. In 1920, the League of Nations was established as the Treaty of Versailles went into effect. In 1928, pioneer aviators vanished over the Tasman. New

Zealanders George Hood and John Moncrieff disappeared during a ‘gallant if somewhat ill-organised attempt’ to complete the first flight across the Tasman Sea. They took off from Richmond, Sydney, in a single-engined Ryan monoplane, the Aotearoa, in the early hours of January 10. The 2335km flight to Trentham, just north of Wellington, was expected to take 14 hours. At the 12-hour

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he Hooper family spent two weeks at the Rangitata Camping Ground over the Chrissy break. It was our first official stay in Nigel Nomad, our caravan. It was an awesome couple of weeks and I thought I’d recap with some pros and cons from the holiday.

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Pro. No erection. I always found our tent comfortable to stay in. It was roomy and the inflatable bed was comfy enough. It was just the erecting and de-erecting of the thing that drove me bonkers. Con. Our first attempt at attaching the awning, probably took as much time as erecting the tent. Pro. The caravan will stay set up and ready for us to pop down for the weekend for the rest of the summer.

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Above left – Maddy and Bowie Hooper in holiday mode. Above right – Maddy rehydrating with an ice block after her running race. Left – The tiddler.

Fishing Con. The fishing was rubbish! I’ve never claimed to be any good at fishing and often say it would be a very unlucky fish that got caught by me, but this year I didn’t have it on my own. I fish in the sea and chase elephant fish and rig and all I caught was a tiddler that went back in to be caught next year. The local experts tell me it was mostly down to the river flood recently and all the fresh water pushing the crabs away and therefore the fish. Pro. I popped in to see the mayor of Rangitata, Gary Strachan. He’s a top bloke and always very happy to dish out some words of advice for a fishing muppet like me. After a good catch-up, he sent me back to the campsite with a big feed of whitebait, smoked eel and smoked trout.

Pro. There’s always next weekend. Hopefully the fish will return again in the near future and we can hook into a few when we pop back down to get away from it all in Nigel. Hopefully, most weekends.

Cellphone reception Pro. The cellphone reception at Rangi is rubbish! This meant a good break from work emails

and messages. Con (pro for Manda). It made working on my virtual stable (Off and Pacing phone app I’m addicted to) very difficult. Pro. A quick daily trip up the hill to a nice clearing, overlooking the huts, usually dished up three bars of wifi and got the stable work done. Con. The work emails and messages were still waiting for me when I got back to work on Monday.

Eating Pro. Rangi is just far enough away that you wouldn’t duck in for takeaways because you can’t be bothered cooking. Con. Being on holiday apparently means you’re on holiday from the Keto lifestyle and you can tuck right into all of the 47 jumbo-sized packs of crisps,

Burger Rings and the likes, that the family has taken camping. Either that or Santa has all of a sudden turned into an A-hole because all he left me this year was three extra kilograms.

New Year’s Day Con. Hangover. Pro. Running races and family fun over at the huts. Con. Maddy finished midfield in her first ever running race. Pro. She was very slow out of the gate but stormed home late. If it had been a mobile start I think she would have won. There were enough positive signs from her first outing to signal, that with a bit of standing-start practise she can dominate for the next 10 years. Till next week, hoo roo Phill Hooper Caravaner Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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Bumper steps up

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Wednesday. “Hopefully the track comes back to a dead track and I think he will be a good chance again.” Tyler will also contest the race with The Bumper and What’s Up Alf. The pair pleased their trainers on Sunday when placing in their 1500m contest, but Tyler

has reserved expectations this weekend with the step-up to 2000m. “First time over 2000m for The Bumper, it’s probably a bit of a step up for him, but he certainly handles the bad ground and he will be a good runner’s chance I am picking,” Tyler said.

“What’s Up Alf was a bit like The Bumper on the first day, he went a really good race. He’s up to 2000m now and he has got a placing over the trip before. “It’s going to be a real test for The Bumper and What’s Up Alf, but hopefully they can see it out.”

NZ’s first synthetic track under way By Michael Guerin New Zealand’s first synthetic race track has started construction which means thoroughbred racing could return to Cambridge next year. The long-awaited construction of what will initially be a new training surface, then trial track, but eventually a race track started earlier this week as excavators moved in. It is a pivotal step in the restructuring of New Zealand racing, providing a consistent winter racing surface with the ultimate aim of ending bog track meetings in the region, or worse, those meetings which have to be cancelled because of the extreme wet. The synthetic track is one of the key strategies around venues for racing in New Zealand raised in the Messara report. While some aspects of racing’s future venues plan are still very much up in the air it will be encouraging for industry participants that construction has begun at Cambridge and the track should be open for training, after some testing, by July or August. The synthetic surface will be Polytrack, which is the brand name for a specific type of synthetic track.

Avantage pleases Avantage pleased her connections with her final hit-out at Matamata on Tuesday ahead of her next assignment, the Telegraph Handicap next weekend. The Group One-winning daughter of Fastnet Rock completed an exhibition gallop in the hands of Opie Bosson, who was pleased with her efforts over the 1000m trip. The Jamie Richards-trained four-year-old finished runner-up in the Listed Hallmark Stud Handicap at Ellerslie on Boxing Day firstup and Bosson believes she has improved a lot since that run. “She was always going to come on heaps for the run at Ellerslie and she’s a strong mare now,” he said.

NZ Racing Desk Lochan Ora will be vying to make it back-to-back cup wins at Omoto Racecourse on Saturday when he lines-up in the Omoto Cup. The eight-year-old gelding won the Greymouth Cup on the same track on Sunday and will make an unexpected return this weekend after an inspection of Kumara’s track on Monday resulted in their meeting being transferred to Omoto on Saturday. Kelvin Tyler, who trains Lochan Ora in partnership with daughter Aimee, is hoping it will remain a happy stomping ground for his charge after his winning result on Sunday. “It was a really good effort that day and he seems to have come through it well,” he said. Tyler admitted Lochan Ora wasn’t racing up to expectations prior to that run, but said a small freshen-up has revitalised the son of Towkay. “He had been a bit disappointing, but we freshened him up slightly. He travelled up really well and I was quietly confident with him.” Tyler is looking forward to the race but said he is hoping for a bit of improvement in the track, which was rated a Soft 7 on

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Randwick has a Polytrack surface inside its racetracks and champion NZ jockey James McDonald is a huge fan. “A lot of winners are starting to come off that Randwick Polytrack now because it is a consistent surface for them to train on,” McDonald said. “And they are good to ride on.” The construction, which started earlier in the week, will see the main Cambridge grass trial track dug up and over 10,000 square metres of the Polytrack surface laid. That is expected to take until July, but with Cambridge having other training tracks, trainers are working with the club to ensure horses currently in training are not greatly disadvantaged. “The trainers have been great, very supportive,” Cambridge Jockey Club chief executive Mark Campin said. “We would have liked to have started earlier to be finished for the start of this winter but we are under way now. “We had a Maori blessing of the track after the trials on Monday too.” The new surface will eventually allow for consistent training in all weather conditions and Cambridge will have a special condi-

tioner to maintain it. “We dig up what is now the trials track and put in the new surface and then once that is finished we will start it off slowly,” Campin said. “But eventually, once it is bedded in, we should be able to have horses trained on it, then we can have it conditioned and trial that same day. Theoretically, you could condition it and race the next day. “A lot of people have worked to get us to this stage and we are thankful we have a Racing Minister in Winston Peters who cares enough about the industry.” While the track could be in full training use by August, the Cambridge facility will need some other work, including resource consents, before the Polytrack can be used for actual race meetings. The new track will not be programmed for major or Saturday race meetings, but for predominantly mid-week or smaller meetings, termed industry meetings, in the winter months. That will help take the workload off other northern tracks that struggle under wet conditions. “First and foremost it is a training and trials track for the over 1000 horses we have in work here

at Cambridge,” Campin said. “But we hope to race those type of race meetings here by May, 2021, exactly how many per season we don’t know yet. “That will require some more work to bring the other facilities up to raceday standard. Things like television camera and stewards’ towers, the jockeys’ room and we are looking into options now around how to look after racegoers. “But we are not talking about big crowds for mid-week winter meetings. “We had a huge number of horses at the trials here on Monday and the crowd would have been just as big as a mid-week race meeting in winter. “But yes, we are working on plans at the moment to look after people who come along and, because a lot of the race meetings could be in winter, give them somewhere warm to enjoy the day.” The new track will be around 2000m with its sweeping bends having a camber of approximately six degrees which will provide more even transition into a shorter home straight than most New Zealand tracks because of restrictions imposed by the property boundaries.

Ocean Park gelding Bumper Blast will step up to stakes level for the first time at Flemington on Saturday when he contests the Listed Manifold Stakes. The New Zealand-bred four-year-old has recorded three wins from just five starts, including a last start win over 1400m at Flemington and trainer Robert Hickmott said working on the beach has helped extend Bumper Blast’s long preparation. “He has been terrific, we have given him plenty of beach work. He has been in the stable just on 11 months now, so he has had a long prep, but looking at him physically he is probably the strongest he has been.“ Saturday’s race will be Bumper Blast’s sixth start this preparation and Hickmott said he will see how he pulls up after Saturday before deciding whether he gives him one more run.

Smart mare fine Star mare Belle Of Montana has been cleared of any injury or niggles after her uncharacteristic gallop at Alexandra Park on New Years’ Eve. She paced roughly and broke heading into the first bend and was later terminally checked on the final bend when back in the field and racing roughly again. Trainer Barry Purdon says that, after a worrying period, he’s satisfied there is nothing wrong. “There were a couple of sleepless nights, but everything is really good with her now. One of the pins came out of her shorteners early and it unbalanced her. We’ve had her checked out and she’s definitely sound ... We’ve turned the page on that and she’ll race at Auckland on the 17th before heading across to Melbourne.”

Surgery for driver Injured horseman Todd MacFarlane has been overwhelmed by well-wishers after his nasty accident at Cambridge on Sunday. MacFarlane is still in Waikato Hospital, along with Matthew White, after the pair and Jay Abernethy were injured. His wrist was broken and dislocated and he banged his head, both having fairly serious consequences. “Obviously I had concussion, but there are no concerns there now. A few bruises and grazes on the face, but some might say that’s an improvement,” he joked. “I am waiting on an operation on my hand and arm at the moment but am getting well looked after.”

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Phillips lifts lid on Australian sledging NZME The Black Caps third test against Australia brought up many firsts for batsman Glenn Phillips. It was his first test match; he scored his first test 50 and got his first taste of Australian sledging. The Australian national team is often chatty in the field, with those around the batsman looking for ways to put him off his game, be it a humorous exchange or insulting. But when it came to sledging Phillips, there wasn’t a lot of direct sledging that could

be done. “Other than looking like Smudge [Australian batsman Steve Smith], I don’t think they had a hell of a lot on me considering they haven’t seen me too much,” he said. “So a lot of the chat was just between them and the men around the lid. They talk a lot of smack, but it’s not anything directed at me – it’s more just noise. “A lot of it is actually quite entertaining and quite funny. It’s good to be out there amongst that sort of fighting environment

and to be able to experience how those boys go about things.” He wasn’t the only Black Caps player to get an earful during the tour, with Australian bowler Mitchell Starc doing his best to get under Jeet Raval’s skin in the first test in Perth – which Australia won by 296 runs. Raval, who has been going through a horror run of form which has seen him fail to pass 33 in first-class cricket since February, had mustered just one run from 18 balls when Starc chimed in with some harsh words.

“Wouldn’t wanna ruin it – the last chance of your career,” Starc taunted him. “Christmas is pretty good when you have it off though,” Starc added, referring to the next test between the two teams – the Boxing Day test in Melbourne. “They do good lunches for Christmas in Melbourne.” Three balls later, and Starc’s words proved prescient, as he produced a superb delivery which spooned off the shoulder of Raval’s bat to Nathan Lyon at point.

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Black Caps opening batsman Tom Latham will be out of action for a month after an X-ray confirmed a fracture to his right pinky finger. The injury occurred on the fourth day of the third Test in Sydney when Latham claimed the final catch before the Australian declaration. Latham will target a return to fitness in time to be available for the upcoming one-day series against India in early February. Coach Gary Stead also provided an injury and illness update as the Black Caps Test squad prepared to depart Sydney for home. “Lockie Ferguson (right calf-strain) has returned to running and performing bowling drills. He’ll continue to progress over the next couple of weeks with the potential to return to domestic cricket early

next month,” he said. “Trent Boult has been resting his broken right-hand and will return to bowling later this week. He’ll be touch-and-go to be available for the Indian T20 series later this month and we’ll continue to monitor him closely over the next few weeks. “Matt Henry has had his broken leftthumb splinted and will require around a month for it to fully heal. In this time he will still be able to practise bowling and will look at a return to play early next month. “Kane, Henry and Mitch are regaining their health after being struck down with Influenza A and will continue be monitored as they slowly rebuild their strength and fitness.” The Black Caps T20 squad to face India will be named late next week. New Zealand meet India in five T20 internationals, three ODI’s and two Tests – the first T20 is at Eden Park on 24 January.

England captain Joe Root and his South African counterpart Faf du Plessis have both backed five-day tests, despite their cricket boards advocating for a reduction to four-day games in the future. England beat South Africa by 189 runs in the second test at Newlands on Tuesday to level the four-match series at 1-1 after the hosts lasted almost 138 overs in their second innings, but could not see out eight more that would have earned them a draw. The match went into the last hour of the fifth day, providing drama aplenty in Cape Town after both sides had toiled hard in search of their desired results. “I like five-day test cricket. I’ll leave at that, otherwise I’ll get in trouble,” Root told reporters in the wake of the thrilling Newlands win. Du Plessis was more forthcoming on a day in which Cricket South Africa sent out a statement in which they officially backed the plan four-day tests. “I am a fan of test cricket going five days,” he said. “The great draws of the game always go to five days. “I’m not speaking about the other stuff that comes to fourday cricket. I understand there is a lot of money being burned on five-day cricket because a lot of games are not going to the fifth day. “There will always be an opinion on both sides, but I am still a purist of the game and have been part of some great draws that went five days. “There would definitely not have been a result in four days on the wicket we have just played on now.” The International Cricket Council is set to discuss the idea of making tests four-day games to ease a crammed international calendar and reduce player workload. England have said they will support the idea after 2023, Australia are to give serious consideration to the plan, while South Africa have already made up their minds. “Cricket South Africa’s official policy to support four-day Test match cricket,” CSA said in a statement on Tuesday. The powerful Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to offer an opinion, but India captain Virat Kohli said he was totally against the plan. “I am not a fan,” Kohli told reporters. “I think the intent will not be right then because then you will speak of three-day tests, I mean where do you end? “Then you will speak of test cricket disappearing. I don’t endorse that at all.”

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Cruden leaves door open on All Black return NZME He’s back, but how far will Aaron Cruden’s return to New Zealand rugby take him? The 50-test Cruden, who has just turned 31, was non-committal when asked if he harboured dreams of returning to the All Blacks with the new Super Rugby season just weeks away. He is only on a one year deal, before playing in Japan for Kobelco Steelers, but one thing can always lead to another. Cruden said European rugby had changed him as a player, and it will be fascinating to see if the mercurial first five-eighth has become the sort of string puller who might still interest new All Black boss Ian Foster. After a tough injury-hit stint in France Cruden is back with the Chiefs, under new coach Warren Gatland, after a two year absence during which he played for the French club Montpelier. As the All Blacks re-build under Foster, and with debate still strong over the best position for Beauden Barrett, who will make a late start to the season, there might be an opening for Cruden if he has a great season. Fronting the media after a Chiefs training Cruden indicated his main focus for now was returning the Chiefs to the Super Rugby winner’s circle and helping guide the many younger players in the squad. “I just want to contribute to each environment I’m in and haven’t thought too much about the

All Blacks,” he said. “I’ve been removed from that environment for a few seasons and there have been a lot of changes in that scene as well.” Cruden’s return to the spotlight is close at hand. The Chiefs open their campaign against the Blues at Eden Park in three weeks’ time. He last played on November 18, and was given a small pre-Christmas break after he and his family arrived back in early December. Returning to the Chiefs, where he won two titles was always his priority. It was the only New Zealand franchise who made an official approach although All Black and Hurricanes midfield back Ngani Laumape had enquired about his intentions. He didn’t rule out a return to the Manawatu side either. But for now, it was all about the Chiefs. “Montpelier was an awesome and the rugby was very different to what we are used to in New Zealand,” he said. “They have their way of doing things, the French style. It took me out of my comfort zone a bit, and I learnt a different style of rugby.” Asked about the differences, Cruden said: “Controlling the middle third of the filed …my approach has always been a positive one, in New Zealand that’s how we like to play. “In Europe they can be very pragmatic about the way they hold each zone. It was really cool to go over there and learn a bit more about that.

Aaron Cruden says European rugby has changed him as a player. “They probably understand times when you can put the foot on the accelerator, when you have to pull back, and probably try to control things a little bit more. “I’m not saying by any means that I’m perfect now, but that was one of the bigger learnings.” He said an exodus of experienced players had probably evened up the New Zealand franchises, and the teams creating the best environments and culture of players “willing to put their bod-

One bout cancelled, two added Just six weeks out from its return to New Zealand, the UFC has finalised the 13-bout card for February’s fight night in Auckland. It can now be confirmed bouts between strawweights Loma Lookboonmee and Hannah Goldyand and welterweights Maki Pitolo and Takashi Sato have been added to the event, confirming the full card for UFC Fight Night 168 at Spark Arena on February 23. Lookboonmee (4-1) became the first Thailand-born fighter to sign with the UFC when she inked her first contract with the company last year. In her promotional debut last October, the Muay Thai specialist impressed with a strong display of striking from both distance and in the clinch to earn her first UFC win. The Tiger Muay Thai-trained

energised. “It’s a lot more player-driven with coaches there to provide guidance and a bit of structure, giving the players the allowance and energy to bring things to life which is awesome. Cruden said the Chiefs had not sat down and talked about leadership specifics yet. “Some of the guys were just starting primary school when I was leaving high school – I’m the old man leadership figure regardless,” he said.

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Lookboonmee will take on fellow UFC newcomer Hannah Goldy (5-1), who will be looking to bounce back after a loss on debut last August. The American had her last fight at flyweight (56.7kg), and will drop down to strawweight (52.1kg) against Lookboonmee. Like Goldy, welterweights (79.3kg) Pitolo and Sato will look to bounce back from losses when they step inside the cage in Auckland. Hawaiian Pitolo (12-5) was handed a unanimous decision defeat to Australian Callan Potter – who is also fighting on the Auckland card – at UFC 243 in Melbourne last October in his UFC debut, while Japan’s Sato (15-3) was submitted by Belal Muhammad last September. While adding the two fights to the event, the UFC has cancelled the scheduled bout be-

tween Australian fan favourite Tyson Pedro and Brazilian Vinicius Moreira, with Pedro forced to withdraw due to a knee injury. It’s a major setback for 28-year-old Pedro, who was set to make his first appearance in the UFC in more than a year. However, undergoing surgery this week, Pedro could face another lengthy stint on the sidelines. The UFC initially planned to find a replacement for Pedro, but ultimately chose to remove the fight from the card. The card is headlined by Kiwi lightweight Dan Hooker, who will take on American Paul Felder in a battle of two of the division’s top ranked athletes. Hooker’s City Kickboxing teammates Kai Kara-France (flyweight) and Brad Riddell (lightweight) will also fight on the card alongside Australian-based Kiwi Ben Sosoli (heavyweight).

Davis turns down $220m offer NZME NBA star Anthony Davis declined a four-year, $NZ220 million max extension from the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday and intends to become an unrestricted free agent in July, Yahoo Sports reported. Yahoo reported that Davis’s agent, Rich Paul, informed the team that his client wants to focus on this season. Davis has a player option of $NZ43.2 million for next season but is expected to decline it to become a free agent. He will be eligible to sign a five-year, $NZ304 million max

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Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallery to get creative and explore themes in art. A great space for children to learn and interact with each other. Children of all ages welcome. Adult supervision is required for young children. Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm Mid Canterbury Line Dancers Tinwald Hall, Graham Street Learn to line dance (7pm), beginners/intermediate (8pm9pm). Instructor Annette phone

In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. These are social sessions which encourage you to connect with others through creativity. Be inspired to learn a new creative pastime. Sessions are free and all are welcome to attend.

Mickey and Michelle Tramping/Music Tour Methven Memorial Hall Harpist Michelle Doyle and violinist/vocalist Michael O’Donnell are set to embark on an epic 3000km tour of New Zealand’s ‘Te Araroa’ trail. The duo are thrilled to be releasing their debut album A Walking Pace in this unique way and are donating 20 per cent of the tours merch sales to osteoporosis research, a subject very close to their hearts. 7pm - 9pm

March 14

Every Saturday

106 Victoria Street, in the Triangle

Ashburton Aviation Museum

Open for toy exchange. 9.30am - 12.30pm

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road

Ashburton Farmers’ Market

A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. 1pm - 3pm

Ashburton carpark, corner West and Havelock streets. The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality food market that promotes direct sales from producer to customer. 9am - 12.30pm

Those attending are

A great selection of many

April 15

May 20 The Big Bike Film Night Regent Cinema Ashburton Prepare to be inspired! The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission to share the best cycling short films from around the world with you! Showcasing our 2020 collection that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want - action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly designed and devised for the two wheel devotee! So ... listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, grab your tickets, go on … grab your bike and come along for the ride! 7.30pm - 9.45pm

Ruddzilla In Methven (Stand-up Comedy) Arabica Methven The show contains a mix of storytelling, one-liners, puns and double entendres. It’s not a particularly dirty show but there will be a bit of cursing and mentions of adult themes here and there. Described it as “Naughty but not filthy”. 8pm - 10pm

Tickets: $25* Gala tickets: $40*

If you would like to see your upcoming event listed here, please contact Sonia - email sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz

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03 307 2010

September 11 Friends! The musical parody Ashburton Trust Event Centre Friends! The musical parody is an hilarious good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production. Now it’s your chance to be part of the next chapter in the Friends saga. You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll unagi! With friends like these, who needs television? Pivot! 7.30pm - 10pm

Early Bird until January 21 Adults and Seniors $35.00*

Tina

MARCH

Ashburton Model Train Show Tinwald War Memorial Hall Display of model trains from around the South Island and a range of retailers selling model trains, scenery items, diecast cars and figures. Food available. Ashburton Model Train Show Trains on the Plains. 9.30am - 4pm

Ali Harper Burt Bacharach sound’s like no other ... Poignant, atmospheric and beautiful. Spend an evening with award winning Ali Harper as she weaves through the Grammy award winner’s extensive collection from Say a Little Prayer to Walk On By, Ali is sure to entertain you.

Sun, 7pm

MARCH

Thu, 7.30pm

Friends! The Musical Parody

Simply The Best Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this full stage production brimming with Tina Turner Hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Featuring the powerful yet raspy vocals and thrilling stage presence of Caroline Borole complete with band including a brass section, backing vocalists and dancers. Adult $71.50* Child 12 and under $31.50* Group 6+ $66* each

July 4-5

The Look of Love

Fri, 7.30pm - Sat, 2pm and 7.30pm

JANUARY

Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Ashburton

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Celebrating 20 years of musical theatre camps this show has it all. With students from the past and present there will be 110 students who will showcase their talents. The gala evening on Saturday night will include an alumni choir.

March 21

Nor’Westers Musos’ Club

All the gear set up, just bring your talent, all welcome, any style of music. 2pm - 6pm

performances throughout New Zealand, The Ten Tenors are thrilled to announce they’re returning by popular demand. The charming classical crossover group will perform a selection of the best romantic pop songs, ballads and arias of all time from their latest album Love Is In The Air. 7.30pm - 10pm

The Ten Tenors Tutus On Tour Ashburton Trust Event Centre Ashburton Trust Event Centre Following sold out The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to expand the company’s much-loved regional touring programme in 2020, featuring works tailor-made for the RNZB by trail blazing choreographers at home in New Zealand and on the world stage. Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School 6.30pm

Every last Sunday of the month

Monthly open mic afternoon.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road

Ben Hurley Live at the Blue Pub The Blue Pub, Methven He’s the bearded guy on Seven Days and now he’s coming to the Blue Pub In Methven! Join Ben, MC Bec Sandys and support act Peter Livingstone for this night of hilarity at Samuel’s Summit Bar at the Blue Pub. This is a guaranteed sell-out so grab your tickets now. Tickets are also available from the Blue Pub for $25 – cash only until all tickets are sold. 8pm - 9.30pm

10am - 3pm

The Ashburton Toy Library

Ashburton Aviation Museum

March 27

aircraft from the past to the future.

Every Sunday to Friday

The gallery will supply basic colouring-in sheets and materials, along with tea and coffee.

annual competition, open to all March 22 adults and children. Tina – Simply the Best www.rakaiasalmon.co.nz Ashburton Trust Event Centre February 29 Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner Discover Mt Hutt with this full stage production Mt Hutt Ski Area and Snow brimming with Tina hits from Centre, Methven the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Discover Mt Hutt is an opportunity to explore Mt Hutt 7pm - 9.30pm during summer. 10am - 4pm

encouraged to bring along their own materials and projects. 10.30am - 12 noon

Friends! The musical parody will be there for you in 2020 as it tours New Zealand for the ﬁrst time. The musical parody takes a hilarious look and remembers the TV phenomenon that ruled the ‘90s. A hilarious, face-paced, music-ﬁlled production that starts at Central Perk. Premium $89.90* / A Reserve $79.90* / Child $69.90* / Groups (A Reserve) 10+ $69.90* each

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SEPTEMBER

Fri, 7.30pm

211A WILLS ST, ASHBURTON, 7700

Affordable Theatre made easy. Pay what you believe the show was worth following the show

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Cryptic crossword

Friday, January 10, 2020

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

ACROSS 1. It’s a crime: take it as an affront (7) 5. Haul back to church by the narrow ravine (5) 8. Butterfly with its place on the bridge? (7) 9. Pythias’ friend returned, a wanderer (5) 10. Fleeting view of the lee her map afforded (9) 12. A tint and the cry of the chase (3) 13. Assumption of a mix that may have nothing in it (5) 17. Succour is offered by a topless servant (3) 19. A company’s security may need brute to arrange it (9) 21. The company we get is right to shrink in fear (5) 22. Then, can it be made to captivate one? (7) 24. A teetotal advertisement for a nymph in the wood (5) 25. Being rash, he had to get sorted out (7) DOWN 1. A sort of grey-pink mushroom (7) 2. A flirtatious journey by air to capital of Yemen (7) 3. The raised surface is offered as a racing certainty (3) 4. The lesser rorqual shows there to have been a mistake (5) 5. A person of breeding might lament gen being distributed (9) 6. Fluid an elderly MP has to hold (5) 7. Did wrong, when bird was about, to have kept it secret (6) 11. Wandered about in Eden, dream having been broken (9) 14. Bottle of rouge: a top claret, perhaps (7) 15. Rank that managed the detective branch (6) 16. An animal surgeon Edward passed as being sound (6) 18. A girl’s marriage portion will serve, twisted though it is (5) 20. Put ashore, one is told, and find a tree (5) 23. Divide the pack and make it short (3)

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

WordWheel 579

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Insert the missing letter to complete an or anticlockwise. Previous solution: SABOTAGE

eight-letter word reading clockwise Previous solution: SABOTAGE

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ACROSS 7. Worn down (6) 8. Interfere (6) 10. Inactivity (7) 11. Claw (5) 12. Female sheep (4) 13. Risky (5) 17. Faithful (5) 18. Visit (4) 22. Social status (5) 23. Hearing distance (7) 24. Beginning (6) 25. Casket (6)

DOWN 1. Invented (7) 2. Cringed (7) 3. Divine being (5) 4. Refined (7) 5. X-rated (5) 6. Intends (5) 9. Drooled (9) 14. Strengthen (7) 15. Depart suddenly (4,3) 16. Very obvious (7) 19. Thespian (5) 20. Flavour (5) 21. Evidence (5)

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Previous solution: abs, ais, ani, anis, ban, bani, bans, bas, basin, bias, bin, bins, bis, ins, nab, nabs, nib, nibs, san, sib, sin, snib

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): The I Ching suggests that natural attractions are futile to resist, though maybe resistance itself is the problem. Your best moments come through a state of surrender and complete welcoming. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): The same event could bring tears or bursts of laughter. Either way, it makes you feel a little more alive just to know that all these feelings are running through you, ready to find expression. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Knowing and trusting yourself usually comes easily to you, but occasionally you hit pockets of self-doubt that cause you to reassess. It’s all part of the pleasure for people who choose to stay fresh and relevant. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): The event du jour comes with a side of nervous energy. Consider it a cosmic treat. You’ll have to push through to find (and expand) the limits of your comfort zone. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): The quickest way to give yourself a boost is to go for a walk in the open air. Once the endorphins are released, so will be your creativity, and new problem-solving ideas will flow. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You don’t have to seek special programmes or go out of your way to develop yourself. Everything good in the way of building character comes from simply rising to the challenges of life that present themselves. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Among the ultimate freedoms is a freedom from reactivity. In losing your fears and triggers, you receive life’s wide and beautiful range of options – choices only available to those liberated enough to notice. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): One mode of operating does not fit all. If there’s one thing that will change the outcome, it’s the pause you take to read the room. You’ll be shifting gears to fit the various moments of the day. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): All of the feelings you’ll have today will pass, be they good, bad, big or small. What sticks around longer is the narrative woven around it all. That can be tiresome. Consider skipping that if you can. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The fun part of dancing, conversing, playing ball and so many other things we do in life together is the slightly unpredictable nature of the back-and-forth bounce. The important part is reciprocity. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): The best teacher for you right now is one you don’t have to pay. You can’t pay for the subtle give and take you need. The buy-in is done at a soul level with negotiations that are wordless and emotional. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): What’s broken? Nothing and no one. Things happen, and they need to be dealt with, not analysed to death. Take out the drama and the problem just might eject right along with it.

Previous cryptic solution

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MEDIUM

8 7 4 3 6 9 2 1 5

Previous quick solution9 4 2 5

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

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

4 8 3 1 9 7 6 5 2

4 3 7 7 PREVIOUS SOLUTIONS1 6 23 7 8 9 5 48 6 1 43 1 6 5 97 8 3 9 24 52 3 1 6 5 78 87 3 9 4 52 6 9 4 2 5 6 8 7 3 1 6 84 3 11 5 2 7 4 9 95 5 79 5 1 43 4 92 2 6 8 8 2 9 66 7 1 3 5 34 4 3 7 8 9 5 1 2 6 4 9 5 1 6 4 3 2 8 7 9 6 4 3 8 2 7 9 1 5

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SUNDAY: Cloudy morning. NW turning SW in the afternoon.

MAX

9:25 – 5:50 AM

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fine

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NZ Situation

fog

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

Canterbury Plains TODAY

TOMORROW

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Fine with light winds.

TUESDAY

Fine at first. Becoming cloudy later with a light southerly change.

World Weather rain rain rain drizzle fine showers showers fog windy thunder rain fog cloudy fine cloudy

FZL: Above 3000m

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cloudy showers showers fine showers fine showers thunder thunder rain fine fine rain cloudy showers

11 9 29 22 26 13 27 24 33 9 19 10 33 1 32

8 4 19 19 22 1 24 15 22 5 7 3 22 0 23

New York Paris Perth Rarotonga Rome San Francisco Seoul Singapore Stockholm Sydney Taipei Tel Aviv Tokyo Washington Zurich

cloudy showers fine rain fine fine cloudy thunder rain windy cloudy rain fine cloudy showers

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9 noon 3

Sunday 6

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

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10:16 4:22 10:30 4:52 11:03 5:08 11:20 5:39 11:52 5:57 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 6:02 am Set 9:17 pm Good

fine

Hamilton

fine

Napier

fine

Good fishing Set 4:58 am Rise 8:53 pm

Rise 6:03 am Set 9:17 pm Good

Good fishing Set 5:57 am Rise 9:48 pm

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Rise 6:04 am Set 9:17 pm Bad

Bad fishing Set 7:04 am Rise 10:34 pm

New moon 25 Jan 10:43 am

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1 6 14 25 1 6 -4 24 0 21 17 9 5 -6 4

21 22 25 21 20 22 22 16 20 20 21 19 16

Palmerston North fine Wellington

fine

Nelson

fine

Blenheim

fine

Greymouth

fine

Christchurch

fine

Timaru

fine

Queenstown

fine

Dunedin

fine

Invercargill

fine

River Levels

15 9 14 9 13 12 10 10 11 8 9 12 9

cumecs

1.26 nc

Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 2:05 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 150.4 Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday

8.52 nc

Sth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

6.32

Rangitata Klondyke at 2:50 pm, yesterday

79.0

Waitaki Kurow at 2:08 pm, yesterday

514.2

Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

Saturday 6

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overnight max low

Auckland

Forecasts for today

23 10 33 12 31 33 18 23 40 34 31 16 25 10 5

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing m am 3 3

NZ Today

Cloud increasing, and rain developing about the divide in the afternoon with heavy falls possible in the evening. A fine morning further east, then scattered rain developing in the evening. Wind at 1000m: NW 40 km/h, rising to gale 65 km/h in the morning, and to severe gale 95 km/h from afternoon. Wind at 2000m: W 55 km/h, rising to NW gale 80 km/h in the morning, and severe gale 130 km/h in the afternoon

Cloudy periods, scattered rain about the foothills clearing. Becoming fine in the afternoon. Northwesterlies, strong or gale at first, changing lighter southwest.

Adelaide Amsterdam Bangkok Berlin Brisbane Cairns Cairo Calcutta Canberra Colombo Darwin Delhi Dubai Dublin Edinburgh

60 plus

TODAYFZL: 2800m rising above 3000m in the evening

Fine and warm. High cloud increasing in the evening. Northeasterlies turning northwest towards afternoon.

Embalmer

hail

Fine, areas of morning cloud about the divide. Wind at 1000m: W 55 km/h easing to 30 km/h early morning. Wind at 2000m: SW 55 km/h, becoming light towards afternoon, rising to W 40 km/h at night.

TOMORROW

Rochelle

snow

Canterbury High Country

Cloudy periods in the morning and afternoon. Light winds, then northeasterlies developing towards afternoon.

Since 1982

rain

Friday, 10 January 2020

A high over the Tasman Sea spreads onto the South Island this morning and the North Island this afternoon. A northwest flow strengthens over the lower South Island tonight as a cold front moves out over the southwest Tasman Sea. A ridge retreats onto the North Island tomorrow and Sunday.

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TOMORROW: Fine and warm. High cloud evening. NE turning NW.

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Map for today

Ashburton Forecast

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 15.5 22.0 Max to 4pm 6.5 Minimum 3.6 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm January to date 3.8 Avg Jan to date 17 2020 to date 3.8 17 Avg year to date Wind km/h SE 22 At 4pm Strongest gust S 41 Time of gust 11:13am

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Timaru Airport

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Queen of the World

PRIME

7:45 The Institute 16VSC 2019 Thriller. James Franco, Allie Gallerani. 9:22 Escape Room 16VLC 2017 Horror. Skeet Ulrich, Sean Young. 10:47 Isle Of Dogs PGVL 2018 Animated. Voices of Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin. Doctor Who 12:27 Shazam! MV 2019 7:30pm on TVNZ 2 Action. Zachary Levi, Mark Strong. 2:36 The SKY 5 Institute 16VSC 2019 Thriller. 6am Jeopardy! PG 6:25 Wheel James Franco, Allie Gallerani. Of Fortune PG 6:50 The 4:12 Diagnosis Delicious Simpsons PG 7:15 Charmed PG 2016 Romantic Comedy. M 8am Border Security Maya Stojan, Ryan Rottman. – Australia’s Frontline M 5:40 Elvis Goes There 8:25 Highway Thru Hell – Ryan Coogler MC 2019 PG 9:15 Storage Wars – Documentary. Texas PG 9:40 MacGyver M 6:35 Five Feet Apart ML 2019 10:25 SVU MV 11:10 Charmed Drama. Haley Lu Richardson, M Noon Jeopardy! PG Cole Sprouse. 12:25 Wheel Of Fortune 8:30 211 16VL 2018 Action. PG 12:50 NCIS MV 1:40 Seal An officer and a civilian are Team MV 2:25 MacGyver M caught in the middle of an 3:10 Charmed M 4pm The armed bank robbery. Inspired Simpsons PG 4:30 Jeopardy! by real events. Nicolas Cage, PG 5pm Wheel Of Fortune Sophie Skelton. PG 5:30 Storage Wars – 10pm Glass MVC 2019 Drama. Texas PG 6pm Highway James McAvoy, Bruce Willis. Thru Hell PG 7pm Border Saturday 12:05 The Security – Australia’s Strangers – Prey At Frontline M 7:30 MacGyver M 8:30 Blood And Treasure Night 16VLC 2017 Horror. MV 9:30 Arrow MVS 10:30 SVU Christina Hendricks, MV 11:15 Highway Thru Martin Henderson. 1:30 Diagnosis Delicious Hell PG Saturday PG 2016 Romantic Comedy. 12:05 Charmed M Maya Stojan, Ryan Rottman. 12:50 Wheel Of Fortune PG 1:15 Jeopardy! PG 1:40 Border 2:58 Elvis Goes There Security – Australia’s Frontline – Ryan Coogler MC 2019 M 2:05 Arrow MVS 2:50 Blood Documentary. 3:53 Five Feet Apart ML 2019 Drama. And Treasure MV 3:40 SVU MV 4:25 Storage Wars – Texas Haley Lu Richardson, PG 4:50 MacGyver M 5:35 The Cole Sprouse. 5:48 211 16VL 2018 Action. Simpsons PG

11:35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR The best of Stephen Colbert’s satire and comedy, discussing politics, entertainment, business, and more. 12:35 Closedown

MOVIES GREATS 6:50 10 Things I Hate About You PGS 1999 Romantic Comedy. Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles. 8:25 Shutter Island 16VL 2010 Thriller. Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo. 10:40 12 Years A Slave 16VS 2013 Historical Drama. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Kenneth Williams, Michael Fassbender. 12:55 Derailed 16VLS 2005 Drama. Clive Owen, Jennifer Aniston. 2:40 If I Stay M 2014 Drama. Chloe Grace Moretz, Jamie Blackley. 4:25 Gridiron Gang MVL 2006 Action. Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Xzibit. 6:30 Wedding Crashers MVLS 2005 Comedy. Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn. 8:30 Silver Linings Playbook MVLS 2012 Comedy Romance. A man recently released from a mental hospital is determined to get his life back on track and reunite with his wife, but when he meets a girl with problems of her own, things become complicated. Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence. 10:35 In Bruges 16VLC 2008 Thriller. Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson.

Saturday

12:19 Dracula Untold M 2014 Action. Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper, Sarah Gadon. 1:49 If I Stay M 2014 Drama. Chloe Grace Moretz, Jamie Blackley. 3:32 Gridiron Gang MVL 2006 Action. 5:37 Nothing But Trailers M

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6am Monty Don’s Paradise Gardens 7am Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure 8am Attenborough – 60 Years In The Wild 9am Baby Animals 9:30 Alone AO 10:30 Ozzy And Jack’s World Detour 11:30 James Martin’s French Adventure 12:30 American Pickers 1:30 Live Well For Longer PGR 2:30 Yukon Gold PGR 3:30 Baby Animals 4pm The Water Brothers In Sao Paulo, a record-breaking drought has crippled the city. The brothers travel to the Amazon to bring home the message of what happens to the water cycle when trees are removed. 4:30 James Martin’s American Adventure 5:30 Flipping Bangers 6:30 American Pickers 7pm Tangaroa With Pio 7:30 Building The Dream 7:30 Kai Safari 8:30 Escape To The Chateau – 8pm Game Of Bros PGR 3 DIY 8:30 M Baby Mama PGR 2008 9:30 Dream Gardens Comedy. A focused and 10pm Carver Kings driven career woman, who Ken is challenged to carve an wants a baby but is physically archway for a resort owned unable to carry a child herself, by one of Pioneers’ most recruits a working girl as her demanding clients; Ryan and surrogate. the junior carvers compete 10:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O to create the most popular Te Motu 3 items in a charity auction. 6:30 Paia 6:40 Pukoro 2 7:10 Tamariki Haka 3 7:20 E Kori 3 7:25 Pipi Ma 7:30 Potae Pai 3 7:40 Darwin + Newts 3 7:50 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 8am Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 8:30 My Party Song 9am Native Kitchen 3 9:30 Opaki 3 10am Waiata 3 10:30 Fitness In The Whare 3 11am Huia Rau 3 Noon IVF World Sprints 3 12:30 What’s Up With The Tumoanas? PGR 3 1pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 1:30 Opaki 3 2pm Toku Reo 3 2 3pm Senior Kapa Haka Regionals 3 3:30 Hahana 3 4pm IVF World Sprints 3 4:30 Globe 3 5pm Paia 5:10 Pukoro 2 5:40 Tamariki Haka 3 5:50 E Kori 3 5:55 F Pipi Ma 6pm Potae Pai 3 6:10 Darwin + Newts 3 6:20 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 6:30 Te Ao – Maori News

11pm Te Ao – Maori News 3 The latest news, with an inclusive approach to Maori news by connecting directly with communities. 11:30 Closedown

SKY SPORT 1

11pm American Pickers Midnight Flipping Bangers 1am James Martin’s American Adventure 2am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 3am Baby Animals 3:30 The Water Brothers 4am Escape To The Chateau – DIY Dick Strawbridge and his wife Angel offer advice and practical help to Britons buying chateaux in France. 5am Flipping Bangers

SKY SPORT 2

6am Sevens – Ignite7 Behind-the-scenes of the New Zealand Sevens Development Camp. 7am Pro14 – Cardiff Blues v Scarlets (RPL) From Cardiff Arms Park. 9am Pro14 – Ulster v Munster (RPL) From Kingspan Stadium. 11am Pro14 – Benetton v Glasgow Warriors (RPL) 1pm Pro14 – Dragons v Ospreys (RPL) From PA Rodney Parade. 3pm Pro14 – Zebre v Cheetahs (RPL) From Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi. 5pm Sevens – Ignite7 Behind-the-scenes of the New Zealand Sevens Development Camp. 6pm Sevens – World Series (HLS) 7:30 Sevens – World Series (HLS) Day Two. From Sevens Stadium, Dubai. 9pm Sevens – World Series (HLS) Day Three. From Sevens Stadium, Dubai. 10:30 Pro14 – Leinster v Connacht (RPL)

6am India v Sri Lanka (HLS) Second T20. From Holkar Stadium, Indore. 7am Big Bash (HLS) Stars v Thunder. 7:30 Big Bash (HLS) Heat v Hurricanes. 8am Super Smash (HLS) Blaze v Magicians. 8:30 Super Smash (HLS) Firebirds v Kings. 9am Big Bash (RPL) Heat v Hurricanes. 12:30 L Super Smash Hearts v Spirit. From Eden Park, Auckland. 4pm L Super Smash Aces v Knights. From Eden Park, Auckland. 8pm Super Smash (HLS) Firebirds v Kings. 8:30 Big Bash (HLS) Heat v Hurricanes. 9:05 L Big Bash Renegades v Stars. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.

Saturday

12:30 Super Smash (HLS) Firebirds v Kings. 1:10 India v Sri Lanka (HLS) Second T20. From Holkar Stadium, Indore. 2:20 L India v Sri Lanka Third T20. From Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Gahunje.

12:30 Pro14 – Edinburgh v Southern Kings (RPL) From BT Murrayfield. 2:30 European Game Of The Week 3am Pro14 Highlights 4am Gallagher Premiership Highlights Show 5am Sevens – Ignite7

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

Saturday

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DISCOVERY 6:35 Fast N’ Loud PG 7:30 Car Crash Global Caught On Camera PG 8:20 Gold Rush PG Epic Fails. 9:10 Finding Escobar’s Millions PG Pablo’s Inner Circle. 10am How It’s Made PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 Outback Opal Hunters PG 11:40 Weather Top Tens PG Top Ten Weather Wonders. 12:30 Blood Relatives M A Deadly Education. 1:20 The 1980s – The Deadliest Decade M The Black Monday Murder. 2:10 Car Crash Global Caught On Camera PG 3pm Homestead Rescue PG Wolves at the Door. 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG Million-Dollar Bet. 4:45 Gold Rush PG Epic Fails. 5:40 Outback Opal Hunters PG 6:35 Weather Top Tens PG Top Ten Ways to Save the World. 7:30 Outback Opal Hunters PG 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Aussie Salvage Squad PG Man’s Best Friend. 10:15 Expedition Unknown PG Cracking the Secret. 11:05 Naked And Afraid MLC 23 Days. 11:55 How It’s Made PG Saturday 12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 Car Crash Global Caught On Camera PG 1:35 Deadliest Catch PG 2:25 Bering Sea Gold PG 3:15 Homestead Rescue PG 4:05 Insane Pools – Off The Deep End PG 4:55 Naked And Afraid MLC 5:45 Deadliest Catch PG

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Sport

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Methven Summer School golf tutor, Jason Tilley gives Adrienne Goodwin a few pointers.

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Fine tuning their swing By Matt Markham

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

A group of keen local golfers are getting the perfect opportunity to brush up and fine-tune their golfing skills as part of the Methven Summer School. Nine golfers have been taking part in the three-day course at the Methven Golf Club with golf

pro, Jason Tilley, who is aiding players in sharpening their play on the greens, fairways and in some cases, the rough. A popular part of the summer school each year, the course is generally always fully booked with aspiring players using the opportunity to tap into Tilley’s knowledge of the game. The aim of the course is to tar-

get the most problematic areas of players games and to, ultimately, reduce scores. Tilley achieves this through drills and exercises specific to individual players to try to give the feeling of the correct fundamentals. As well as that, Tilley also works through equipment, club selection on the course and playing out of difficult situations –

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covering, course play, driving, fairway shots, iron play, pitching, chipping, putting, bunker play and trouble shots. Tilley is a regular fixture at the summer school, having tutored for the past nine years. A NZPGA golf professional for more than 20 years, Tilley’s students over almost a decade have benefited from his skill sets

through an enjoyable and beneficial manner. based at the Currently Christchurch Golf Club, Tilley was a finalist for the PGA Professional Coach of the Year back in 2018 and currently works with his home club as well as a number of schools, other clubs and businesses within the Canterbury region.

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