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Warning after 6th rural death By Heather Chalmers

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WorkSafe is urging farmers to make health and safety part of their everyday thinking, rather than just a compliance issue, following six rural workplace deaths since the start of this year. The fatal accidents include one in Mid Canterbury on January 4, when Chilean student Rocio Atencio Salazar, 19, died in a vehicle crash on an Ealing Road, Coldstream, dairy farm. A passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Salazar was gaining work experience on a farm after completing agriculture studies. Other fatalities include former Ruapehu district councillor Ron Frew, 53, who died in a quad bike crash on a rural property in Ohakune, in the central North Island. In another quad bike accident, a person died in a crash on a farm south of Cambridge. A person also died when a side-byside vehicle crashed at Tamahere, near Hamilton, on January 3. WorkSafe head of general inspector-

ate Jo Pugh said each of the deaths was preventable. The “she’ll be right” attitude of many New Zealanders contributed to the tragedies, particularly those involving vehicles which made up 73 per cent of fatalities the organisation investigated. “As a country we’re quite immature when it comes to risk identification and management.

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Farmers’ market a hot spot By Heather Mackenzie

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Occupying the north end of the West Street carpark, the Ashburton Farmers’ Market is a popular weekend destination. Saturday’s sunshine saw a large number of shoppers attend the market, soaking up the social atmosphere and browsing the stalls. Local markets such as this build up a social structure of their own over time. Stallholders become friends and regular shoppers are greeted warmly each Saturday. Judith Crozier, from Crozier’s Turkeys, a stallholder from the beginning, understands full-well the value of having a presence at the market. “The farmers’ market has been excellent for us. It’s a great way to introduce new products to customers. The feedback is instant and customers can ask questions directly.” “All our stallholders have a wealth of knowledge about what they are selling and are happy to share that knowledge.” They included Patricia McLaren, who has been selling homemade jams and chutneys at the market for over three years, with all the money raised going directly to Ronald McDonald House. “She is an absolute gem, we can all learn a lot about how to

approach sales from Patricia,” Crozier said. McLaren’s ability to turn anything into a preserve was something of a market legend. “People are always bringing her something.” Nothing has beaten her yet, although a black rubbish bag full of rhubarb, dropped off recently, may see McLaren scratching her head thinking of different ways to use it. Norm McDowell’s plant stall was also a popular spot for local gardeners to shop for plants and ask questions. “Norm is in his 80s now, and has a life-time of knowledge that he’s happy to share.” Farmers’ markets are by their very nature changeable things. Stallholders come and go or sell different produce during the season. As Crozier points out, “People can only be there when they have produce to sell.” However that seasonal ebband-flow makes for a variety of produce on sale. The introduction of the craft market just down from the farmers’ market has worked out well. “They are great neighbours,” she said. The group are always looking for more stallholders. If you would like to know more, check out their Facebook page – Ashburton Farmers’ Market.

Ashburton firefighters busy at weekend By Jaime Pitt-MacKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

One of the farmers’ market faces - Andrew Brown. PHOTO ROBYN HOOD 110120-RH-007

Members of the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade were kept busy over the weekend with a number of call outs. The first was to a medical assist in Netherby at around lunchtime on Saturday. At 7.45pm they were called to Wakanui Road for a power pole that was on fire. Chief Fire Officer Alan Burgess said it appeared a breaker had short circuited on the pole and had caught fire, but it had burnt itself out by the time firefighters had arrived. “It was probably to do with the high winds that night,” he said. Later that night, at around 11.20pm, firefighters were called to a rubbish drum fire in Netherby, and on Sunday morning were called to the Rosebank Retirement home after a sprinkler pipe burst. “It appears that they were doing some work and the pipe burst, so it was more of a water issue than a fire issue,” he said.

Warnings after Old cemetery not full yet sixth rural death

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The new extension may be allbut completed, but burial plots are still available in the original Ashburton Cemetery on Seafield Road, and residents are being advised these spaces need to be used first before moving onto the new extension. The Ashburton District Council has built a new cemetery alongside the original to meet the town’s remembrance needs for the next 40 years.

The council said space has been filling up in the Ashburton Cemetery and the $1.5 million extension was a necessary investment. “As word has spread about the new extension, the council has been fielding enquiries to purchase plots in the area, however these will remain unavailable until the last remaining plots in the original cemetery have been used,” they said. As well as providing remem-

brancespace for a growing community, the extension is also designed to meet the needs of an increasingly culturally diverse one. It includes a natural burial site, a cremation and ashes scattering area, as well as a traditional grave site. The final touches are being made at the new cemetery, including fencing and gates, plantings and signage.

From P1 “We’re thinking it won’t happen to me, it will happen to someone else,” Pugh said. Practical things that people could do to prevent injuries and death included making sure the right vehicle was used for the appropriate task. Install crush protection devices on quad bikes, wear seat belts, wear a helmet on a quad or motorbike and nev-

er let children be in charge of an adult vehicle. Employers had to step up and realise health and safety was more than an issue of paper work. “Health and safety is about caring for people and thinking wisely about the risks you might be facing and then putting steps in place to manage that,” Pugh said.

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Children’s summer schools begin By Susan Sandys

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Mid Canterbury’s two signature week-long summer schools for youngsters kicked off yesterday. For the Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School, it is celebrating its 20th year, and for the Big Little Theatre Company’s summer theatre school, the mission is on to find words which are being lost from our language. Jo Castelow, at the singing school, based at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, said she was excited to be marking the major milestone. “When we started I don’t think we envisaged it would be going this long or this strong, so we are delighted,” she said. Concerts will be this Friday at 7.30pm, followed by two on Saturday, the first at 2pm, then the gala concert finale at 7.30pm, which includes a scholarship winner medley and an alumni choir. The alumni choir will consist of 40 former students including some well-known performers such as Chris Woods, Courtney Donaldson, Jared Corbett, Layna Hunt, Matt Williams, Megan O’Reilly, Sophie Brennan, Sarah Yeoman and Sarah Hart. “Some performers are flying from the North Island specially to be part of the alumni choir and we have alumni coming from all over New Zealand.” The gala concert will also include a past scholarship winner medley, and past winners performing include Luke Glendining, Julia Bell, Jack Hanrahan, Olivia Brown, Lucy Clough, Jacqueline Doherty, Libby Higson, Samantha McArthur, Emily-Jane Stockman, Jack Bubb, Joe Danielson and three, as yet-to-be-named, 2020 scholarship winners. A junior group (ages nine to 13) of 70 and a senior group (ages 13 to 21) of 50 will perform at all three concerts and their medleys are to include Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Jekyll and Hyde, Motown, Finding Neverland and Sing the Film. Castelow said the popularity of the school saw her having to turn some juniors away this year, and it had been on a first-come, first-

Not everyone can sing, but these Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School pupils sure can. Chosen from junior auditions to be soloists are (from left) - Kylana Peauafi Symonds, 13, Moana Moore, 12, Oscar Stove, 11, Olivia Fox, 13, Molly Harrison, 10, Elle Partridge, 13, and Chloe Graham, 11. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 130120-SS-0029 served basis. There were auditions for soloists leading up to the school beginning, but anyone was able to enrol regardless of their singing ability. Castelow said contrary to what some people believed, not everyone was born with the ability to sing. “Generally people don’t come unless they are really keen on

singing because it’s really intensive,” she said. Meanwhile, up at Trott’s Garden, there are 15 young actors aged eight to 14 participating in Big Little Theatre Company’s summer theatre school Drama Garden. Director Jackie Heffernan is holding the ninth annual summer school, based in a marquee and outside, and pupils will be there

every day – rain, hail or shine. Lessons are based around the best-selling book The Lost Words by Robert MacFarlane, which reconnects readers with the words of nature. “Once upon a time words began to vanish from the language of children,” is how the book begins. Pupils began with a game of hide and seek in fine weather in

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the gardens, and were to move onto creating a play on how the beautiful garden came to be. “They are going to create an enchanted world,” Heffernan said. They will perform the play on Saturday at the garden in front of parents. “We are going to find the ‘play’ in ‘play’, because plays were meant to be playful,” Heffernan said.

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Pharmac ‘needs to increase funding’ By Susan Sandys

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Dunedin couple Camilla and Julian Cox will cycle into Ashburton today, with a very important message. The couple will have their faux skeleton named Hope seated behind them, and they will be towing a coffin, as they raise awareness for a petition seeking more funding for Pharmac. Their macabre 18-day 1200-kilometre tour companions represent Kiwis who are dying due to not having access to life-saving medicines. They have already cycled their way through Milton, Invercargill, Lumsden, Kingston, Queenstown, Arrowtown, Cromwell, Tarras, Omarama, Kurow, Oamaru and Timaru. From Ashburton the ride will take them up the east coast before they ferry over to their destination of Wellington. The couple’s 19-year-old daughter Rachael has cystic fibrosis. “New life-saving and life-changing medications are now available for cystic fibrosis but we can’t access them in New Zealand, despite these medicines being funded in countries like Australia and Britain,” Julian said. While Pharmac had agreed to fund at least one of these treatments, Kalydeco, it was only with low priority, effectively meaning Kalydeco would never be funded. “Pharmac understands that it makes economic sense to fund the medicine but they will only fund it if they can ‘afford to’.’’ The Government needs to spend an adequate amount on medications and double Pharmac’s budget, he said. “Unless the Government changes Pharmac’s budget they’ll never be able to afford it. “Between 2007 and 2018 the New Zealand medicines budget shrank in real terms by 0.3 per cent. New Zealand ranks last out of 20 OECD countries for market access to modern medicines.’’ Over 20,000 signatures had been gathered for the petition before the ride and the couple have been gathering more signatures from well-wishers along the way. Ashburton resident Andre van Rooyen understands the issue

Julian and Camilla Cox will be tandem cycling with their skeleton named Hope as well as towing a coffin when they ride into town today. PHOTO SUPPLIED first-hand, and hopes to meet the couple today and sign their petition. He has been battling Pharmac for medication funding since be-

ing diagnosed with lung cancer. “It is really commendable what this couple are doing, and yet so disappointing that people are forced to go to such extreme

measures to raise awareness around the disparity regarding access to life-saving medications in this country,” van Rooyen said. “I believe Pharmac need to

move with the times with regard to the medicines they fund and their funding decision-making processes also need to be reviewed.”

TLC from Mid Canty on its way to Australia By Susan Sandys

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Wendy White of Methven was chuffed to see people turn out in their dozens to a craft day in the town on Saturday. White organised the day to help Australian firefighters and their families, as well as recovering Australian wildlife, in conjunction with Vicki-Anne Parker of Christchurch registered charity NZ Gifts of Love and Strength. White said about $320 was raised from a sausage sizzle, raffles and the sale of gift packs. In addition, people made

cards to go in care packages for firefighters and their families, and brought along sewing machines to make joey pouches and other items from donated fabric. “There were five sewing machines and an over-locker going at one stage,” White said. White has been overwhelmed with donations of clothing, toiletries and toys since opening drop-off depots at Methven Resort and Ashburton’s Miyabi Restaurant this month. The drop-off centres remain open, but she is now focus-

ing mainly on gathering items to make up the care packages, as she investigates just how to export items such as clothing, which are subject to customs’ rules and regulations. “It’s a big learning curve,” White said. Anything which was not able to be exported to Australia would go to others in New Zealand in need. Care packages are made up by NZ Gifts of Love and Strength, and include small and light items such as new flannels, lip gloss, soaps, hand-cream, deo-

dorant, stationery, and non-perishable foods such as miniature wrapped chocolates. NZ Gifts of Love and Strength is to send a container load of care packages next month and is compiling the packages throughout January. White said she was planning on holding another craft day, but at this stage was not aiming on making more items for recovering wildlife, as wildlife centres in Australia worked out how much more they required. “They do need more, but they don’t know what yet,” she said.

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Couple found shot in Wairarapa NZME When police rushed to a rural house in Castlepoint in the Wairarapa early yesterday morning, they believed only one person had been shot. But by the time they arrived, the incident had become a double tragedy – a middle-aged couple both lay dead inside the house. A person from the home on Masterton-Castlepoint had called 111 just after 5am to say there had been a gunshot and one person had been killed, Inspector Scott Miller, area commander for Wairarapa Police said. The armed offenders squad was deployed, but when they arrived to clear the house they found two people dead – a man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s. Miller believed the deceased pair were a couple and had been in a relationship for some years. They had lived at the address for about a year, and neither they nor their property were known to police. Police were also speaking with three other adults who had been at the address, all of them in their 20s. Those three had met police outside when they arrived. Witness information suggested one firearm had been involved. It had been located and remained in

the address, where police would be looking at it soon. Miller could not confirm whether police were treating the incident as a murder and suspected suicide, saying only that a homicide investigation had been opened. “At this point we have just done our scene examination. We have forensic experts who have come down from Auckland we also have our forensic team from Wellington and the Masterton police. “This is a homicide investigation but the actual events of how it occurred, it’ll take a day or two to put those pieces together. “Talking to the residents inside the address and with our examination of the address we should know exactly what’s happened within 24 hours.” Police had not had any previous dealings with the family or the property, “certainly not over the last 12 months or so”. “I think it is definitely a shock to the family and to neighbours,” he said. “We’ll be looking at all aspects of why this has occurred and what’s happened.” Victim Support and police were offering support to those who had been inside the house from back at the Masterton Police station, as well as any extended whanau who

Driverless bus runs over mother and child in Auckland NZME A woman with a child was run over by a driverless double-decker bus in downtown Auckland, with witnesses racing to free her. Pedestrians watched in horror as the runaway double-decker bus rolled down a hill and injured three people in downtown Auckland just after 1pm. A witness said a young woman with a child was struck by the City Sightseeing Tours bus. “She went under the bus and the rest of us managed to get out of the way,” she told the Herald. “Everyone jumped in and helped her out from under the bus. Then we had to locate the baby.” A St John spokeswoman said two people had been taken to Auckland City Hospital with moderate injuries. She could not confirm whether one of them was a child. A second witness, Mark Mallinger, said he saw a double decker sightseeing bus rolling down Victoria Street and a person, presumed to be its driver, running after it. He heard people screaming after the bus crashed into a construction site on the corner of

Victoria and Albert streets. He said the bus had gone through an area where pedestrians crossed the road at the traffic lights – and it was busy as it was lunchtime. Despite the steep hill the bus came to a stop when it hit the construction site. The bus had started rolling slowly, so he assumed it was being reversed — until it sped up and he saw the driver running after it. A WorkSafe spokeswoman said it had been notified of the incident. “We are making initial inquiries to establish what has occurred, and what our next steps might be.” Police said the crash near the corner of Victoria St and Albert St was reported at 1.05pm. “Cordons are in place at the intersection where the incident has occurred. “These are expected to be in place for a period while the scene is cleared.” Two ambulances, two fire trucks and two police cars attended the scene. A City Sightseeing Tours spokeswoman declined to comment on the accident.

Police at a checkpoint at Whare Rimu, at Tunui between Masterton and Castlepoint in the Wairarapa where two people were found dead from gunshot wounds. PHOTO WAIRARAPA TIMES AGE needed support. Police had been knocking on doors within half a kilometre of the rural property. Only some people knew the occupants, but

the general reaction from close neighbours was “disbelief and a bit of shock”, Miller said. He said the couple would likely not be named until today and af-

ter discussion with the family. Police earlier said no one else was being sought in relation to the incident and there was no risk to the community.

Kauri die-back trespass notices NZME Fourteen people will be receiving trespass notices and bylaw breaches so far this summer for entering areas closed because of kauri die-back disease in Auckland’s forests. Another four people can expect formal warnings as checks continue, Auckland Council said in a statement yesterday. The two areas leading the way for offending were the Henderson Valley Scenic Reserve and the Point View Reserve in Howick where locals were more likely to chance their arm on an early morning run or walk or an afternoon dip. A council spokeswoman said for a first offence a trespass notice is issued – “don’t do it again is the message”. “If people are witnessed within the closed area after they have already been trespassed, we would look to prosecute for breach of the council’s bylaw and the trespass notice,” she said. Last November, a person was charged and pleaded not guilty for entering tracks closed in the Waitakere Ranges due to kauri die-back. Auckland mayor Phil Goff said the prosecution – the first of its kind following the unprecedented track closures – reflected the “seriousness of the issue”. Between Christmas Day and January 3, kauri die-back ambassadors and compliance officers spoke with more than 1000 people in mostly an educational capacity.

The work coincided with an article in the media about the disease killing kauri trees and how to enjoy the Waitakere Ranges this summer while caring for the native species. Licensing and Regulatory Compliance lead Jesse Hindt said overall people are doing all the right things, but unfortunately there are still a few people who feel the rules are not right for them. About 90,000 people visit the Waitakere Ranges every year, and the holiday season brings leisure walkers, runners and hikers out in droves to enjoy the great outdoors. A concern observed over the holiday period is the rising incidence in vandalism. Closed area fences have been cut, damaged or removed. There are signs of vandalism at a closed track at Le Roys Bush in Birkenhead. A council spokeswoman said

repairs are scheduled. Kauri die-back – a soil-borne organism that attaches itself to kauri roots and slowly starves the tree of its ability to gain nutrients and water – is a serious problem in Auckland, Coromandel and the Waipoua Forest in Northland. Nearly 100 tracks are closed in the Waitakere Ranges, nine of them permanently. Currently about 33 tracks are open and work is being carried out to open more tracks. Controlled Area Notices (CANs) are in place across the currently open tracks within the forested area of the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park and the whole of the native forested area of the Hunua Ranges regional parkland. Aucklanders and visitors to the region are being advised to find alternatives to get out and enjoy what our beautiful backyard has to offer.

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Volcano erupts near Manila AP A small volcano near the Philippine’s capital that draws tourists for its picturesque setting in a lake erupted with a massive plume of ash and steam Sunday, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of people and forcing Manila’s international airport to shut down. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said Taal Volcano in Batangas province south of Manila blasted steam, ash and pebbles up to 10 to 15 kilometres into the sky in a dramatic escalation of its growing restiveness, which began last year. The volcanology institute raised the danger level around Taal three notches on Sunday to level 4, indicating “a hazardous eruption may happen within hours or days,” said Renato Solidum, who heads the volcanology institute. Level 5, the highest, means a hazardous eruption is under way and could affect a larger area. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, but authorities scrambled to evacuate more than 6000 villagers from an island in the middle of a lake, where the volcano lies, and tens of thousands more from nearby coastal towns, officials said. About 300,000 people were targeted to be moved

Plumes of smoke and ash rise from the Taal Volcano. PHOTO AP

to safety in Batangas overnight and in the next few days. Fallen ash covered the runways at Manila’s international airport Sunday night. All departing and arriving international and domestic flights were suspended “due to volcanic ash in the vicinity of the airport” and nearby air routes, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said. Taal lies around 60 kilometres south of Manila. Aviation officials also ordered the closure of Clark International Airport north of the capital after ash fell in the

area. Authorities said they were considering diverting flights to unaffected airports outside Manila. The volcanology institute reminded the public that the small island where the volcano lies is a “permanent danger zone,” although fishing villages have existed there for years. It asked nearby coastal communities “to take precautionary measures and be vigilant of possible lake water disturbances related to the ongoing unrest”. Heavy to light ashfall was reported in towns and cities

several kilometres from the volcano, and officials advised residents to stay indoors and don masks and goggles for safety. Motorists were hampered by poor visibility, which was worsened by rainy weather. Hotels, shopping malls and restaurants line an upland road along a ridge overlooking the lake and the volcano in Tagaytay city, a key tourism area that could be affected by a major eruption. Authorities recorded a swarm of earthquakes, some of them felt with rumbling sounds, and a slight inflation of portions of the 311-metre volcano ahead of Sunday’s steam-driven explosion, officials said. Classes in a wide swath of towns and cities were suspended Monday, including in Manila, to avoid health risks posed by the ashfall. One of the world’s smallest volcanoes, Taal is among two dozen active volcanoes in the Philippines, which lies along the so-called Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a seismically active region that is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. About 20 typhoons and other major storms each year also lash the Philippines, which lies between the Pacific and the South China Sea, making it one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries.

Iranians protest plane being shot down AP Iranian demonstrators defied a heavy police presence Sunday night to protest their country’s days of denials that it shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane carrying 176 people, the latest unrest to roil the capital amid soaring tensions with the United States. Videos posted online showed protesters shouting anti-government slogans and moving through subway stations and sidewalks, many around Azadi, or Freedom, Square after an earlier call for people to demonstrate there. Other videos suggested similar protests were taking place in other Iranian cities. Protesters often wore hoods and covered their faces, probably to avoid being recognised by surveillance cameras. Some online videos purported to show police firing tear gas sporadically, though there was no immediate wholesale crackdown on demonstrators. Meanwhile, in an emotional speech before parliament, the head of the Revolutionary Guard apologised for the shootdown and insisted it was a tragic mistake. “I swear to almighty God that I wished I was on that plane and had crashed with them and burned but had

not witnessed this tragic incident,” said Gen Hossein Salami. “I have never been this embarrassed in my entire life. Never.” Iran’s state-run media, as well as semi-official news agencies and publications, did not immediately report on the demonstrations. However, international rights groups already have called on Iran to allow people to protest peacefully as allowed by the country’s constitution. “After successive national traumas in a short time period, people should be allowed to safely grieve and demand accountability,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the executive director of the New York-based Centre for Human Rights in Iran. “Iranians shouldn’t have to risk their lives to exercise their constitutional right to peaceful assembly.” Riot police in black uniforms and helmets earlier massed in Vali-e Asr Square, at Tehran University and other landmarks. Revolutionary Guard members patrolled the city on motorbikes, and plainclothes security men were also out in force. People looked down as they walked briskly past police, hoping not to draw attention

to themselves. The plane crash early Wednesday killed everyone on board, mostly Iranians and Iranian-Canadians. After initially pointing to a technical failure and insisting the armed forces were not to blame, authorities at the weekend admitted accidentally shooting it down in the face of mounting evidence and accusations by Western leaders. Iran downed the flight as it braced for possible American retaliation after firing ballistic missiles at two bases in Iraq housing US forces. Iranians have expressed anger over the downing of the plane and the misleading explanations from senior officials in the wake of the tragedy. They are also mourning the dead, which included many young people who were studying abroad. Earlier Sunday, hundreds of students gathered at Tehran’s Shahid Beheshti University to mourn the victims and protest against authorities for concealing the cause of the crash, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported. Some Iranian artists, including famed director Masoud Kimiai, withdrew from an upcoming international film festival. Two state TV hosts resigned in protest over

the false reporting about the cause of the plane crash. A candlelight ceremony late Saturday in Tehran turned into a protest, with hundreds of people chanting against the country’s leaders – including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – and police dispersing them with tear gas. Protests were also held in the city of Isfahan and elsewhere. Iranian media, meanwhile, focused on the admission of responsibility for the crash, with several newspapers calling for those responsible to apologise and resign. The hard-line daily Vatan-e Emrouz bore the front-page headline “A sky full of sadness,” while the Hamshahri daily went with “Shame,” and the IRAN daily said “Unforgivable.” Mehdi Karroubi, an opposition activist under house arrest, lashed out at Khamenei himself, saying that as commander in chief he was “directly responsible”. “If you were aware and you let military and security authorities deceive people, then there is no doubt you lack the attributes of constitutional leadership,” he said in a statement. Criticism of the supreme leader is punishable by up to two years in prison.

Disney and the Prince Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has signed on to record a voiceover for an upcoming Disney project, just weeks after Prince Harry was overheard pitching her talents to Disney boss Robert Iger. In footage which has resurfaced on Twitter this week, the royal couple can be seen at the London premiere of the Lion King with Harry talking into Iger’s ear. An onlooker caught the conversation on tape, in which Harry can be heard boasting of Meghan’s talent and touting her interest in voiceover work. He says: “You know she does voiceovers?” Iger replies: “Oh really?” and later adds, “I did not know that.” Harry then says: “You seem surprised... but yeah, she’s really interested,” to which Iger replies: “Sure. We’d love to try. That’s a great idea.”

Fourth time at romance Stop us if you’ve heard this before: Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are back together. The duo has dated off and on since 2015, and they certainly appear to be back on track, having been photographed arm-inarm in New York City while celebrating the former One Direction singer’s 27th birthday. It’s probably not a shock that Gigi and Zayn ended up back together, as this is believed to be their fourth goround at a romance. The duo first split in March 2018 after more than two years together.

Stars for fundraiser Australian comedian Celeste Barber is hosting an Australian bushfire fundraiser that will feature performances from Queen + Adam Lambert, Olivia NewtonJohn, KD Lang and Alice Cooper. The comedian has raised more than $A50 million through a social media fundraiser and will act as a master of ceremonies for the Fire Fight concert with help from event organiser Paul Dainty. The event will take place on February 16 at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium. The money raised for the concert will be split between Red Cross and the rural and regional fire services in affected states. So far, nearly $A200 million has been raised.

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mall businesses are set to be put under more pressure this year as the minimum wage rises. It will go from from $17.70 to $18.90 per hour on April 1, while the government plans to increase it to $20 an hour by April 2021. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s recently-released Minimum Wage Review 2019 predicts this year’s increase will cost the economy 6500 jobs, while next year’s increase could cost the economy 17,000 jobs. The National Party’s workplace relations and safety spokesperson Todd McClay said the rise is “too far, too fast”. “The Government is making

it harder for small businesses to employ people, harder for them to invest in training and development, and harder for them to get ahead,” McClay said. He certainly has a point, as having thriving strong small businesses is an important part of any good economy. There is no doubt that as the minimum wage rises, so does pressure on business owners at

the likes of coffee shops, retail premises, and factories, many of whom have to work incredibly hard to make a profit and stay afloat in today’s tough environment. And the wage rise will just make it easier for offshore online retailers to compete, as they do not have to meet the same wage regulations as Kiwi employers. But as always, there is the other side of the argument, and illustrating this quite markedly was an interesting study which slipped into my inbox this week. American researchers had found that a minimum wage rise of just one US dollar was linked to suicide rates dropping between 3.5 to six per cent among

less well educated Americans of working age. The observational study took into account 26 years of data. While it could not establish a cause, the researchers estimated a one dollar rise in the minimum wage after the Global Financial Crisis may have prevented 13,800 suicides in the following six years. It is important to note just how low the American minimum wage is, only about $11 New Zealand dollars per hour, forcing many in some industries to rely on tips. Nevertheless, the figures in lives saved are stunning. But it is common sense when you think about it, as higher wages will

reduce financial stress, and feed into a better sense of self-worth and social pride. Whether the minimum wage rises planned for New Zealand are warranted or not will depend on who you are talking to. Personally, I think the worse thing about wages across many industries in New Zealand is not so much where they start, but how quickly they move. Another study I read recently reported that many Kiwi employees did not feel their wages were keeping up with the cost of living. There is no doubt that there will be many business owners who feel the same, finding barely enough to pay themselves at the close of each working day.

Andrew Fastow pleaded guilty to conspiracy as he accepted a tenyear prison sentence. (He was actually sentenced to six years and was released in December 2011.) Ten years ago: President Barack Obama and the US moved to take charge in earthquakeravaged Haiti, dispatching thousands of troops along with tons of aid. Iraq’s electoral commission barred 500 candidates from running in March 2010 parliamentary elections, including a prominent Sunni lawmaker, deepening sectarian divides. Five years ago: The al-Qaida branch

in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attack on the satirical Charlie Hebdo newspaper in Paris. Eight inmates and two corrections officers died when a prison bus skidded off an icy West Texas highway, slid down an embankment and collided with a passing freight train. One year ago: President Donald Trump rejected a suggestion to reopen the government for several weeks while negotiations would continue over his demand for billions of dollars for a border wall. Actress Rose McGowan pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor drug charge in Virginia after cocaine was found

in a wallet she had left behind at Dulles International Airport two years earlier. Today’s birthdays: Singer Jack Jones is 82. Actress Faye Dunaway is 79. Actress Holland Taylor is 77. Actor Carl Weathers is 72. Rock singer Geoff Tate is 61. Actor Mark Addy is 56. Rapper Slick Rick is 55. Actress Emily Watson is 53. Actorcomedian Tom Rhodes is 53. Rock musician Zakk Wylde is 53. Rapper-actor LL Cool J is 52. Actor Jason Bateman is 51. Rock singer-musician Dave Grohl is 51. Actor Kevin Durand is 46. Actress Jordan Ladd is 45. Actor Ward Horton is 44. Actress Emayatzy

Corinealdi is 40. Rock singermusician Caleb Followill is 38. Actor Zach Gilford is 38. Rock musician Joe Guese is 38. Actor Jake Choi is 35. Actor Jonathan Osser is 31. Actor-singer Grant Gustin is 30. Singer/guitarist Molly Tuttle is 27. Thought for today: “If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.” — John Stuart Mill, English philosopher (1806-1873). - AP

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, January 14, the 14th day of 2020. There are 352 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On January 14, 1994, President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin signed an accord to stop aiming missiles at any nation; the leaders joined Ukrainian President Leonid Kravchuk in signing an accord to dismantle the nuclear arsenal of Ukraine. On this date: In 1784, the United States ratified the Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War; Britain followed suit in April 1784. In 1891, Bob Fitzsimmons knocked out Jack Dempsey in New Orleans to become the second New Zealander to hold a world boxing title. In 1914, Ford Motor Co. greatly improved its assembly-line operation by employing an endless chain to pull each chassis along at its Highland Park, Michigan, plant. In 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and French General Charles de Gaulle opened a wartime conference in Casablanca. In 1948, a 14-year-old Nelson schoolboy discovered the oldest fossils ever found in New Zealand. In 1954, Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio were married at San Francisco City Hall. (The marriage lasted about nine months.) In 1969, 27 people aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, off Hawaii, were killed when a rocket warhead exploded, setting off a fire and additional explosions. In 1970, Diana Ross and the Supremes performed their last concert together, at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas. In 1989, President Ronald Reagan delivered his 331st and final weekly White House radio address, telling listeners, “Believe me, Saturdays will never seem the same. I’ll miss you.” In 2004, former Enron finance chief

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PRESS COUNCIL The Prime Minister is considered “god-tier” overseas. the past two months. From the fires in Australia, to the flooding in Indonesia, the murder of an Iranian cabinet member, to the shooting down of a passenger plane by the Iranian military. The flooding and fires are a portent of things to come as climate related disasters will become more common. While the National party begrudgingly came to the party on the Zero Carbon Bill, its climate change record while in Government was appalling, and there hasn’t been anything from Simon Bridges to suggest that there would be an improvement if he was to form the next government after the election. David Seymour and the ACT party are also outrageously poor on climate policy with both National and ACT taking a “the market will decide” approach to how we treat climate change. Except the market did decide, and it decided to do nothing. And now we’re facing a world of disaster and horrors. On foreign policy, the National Party has been pretty clear that it’s taken a “where she goes, we go; where she stands, we stand” stance. Except, unlike Michael Joseph Savage talking about Britain at the start of World War Two, the “she” there is Donald Trump. Since Trump took the unilateral decision to assassinate Qassim Suleimani, and Iran’s mild retaliation of firing rockets into military bases in Iraq, National has made

it clear that it doesn’t believe New Zealand’s troops based in Iraq should be moved. Whether we want to walk lockstep with the United States under a reckless and impetuous President Trump as he causes international incident after international incident, even while seeming to pursue a policy of Splendid Isolation, is up to voters. But it would seem that a badge of United States solidarity is not likely to bring safety, nor is it likely to help us in any meaningful way, be it on trade, climate policy or favourable treatment. Contradicting their America First mindset, there was the baffling Chinese trip that Bridges took. The National Party rebuffed the assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in organising the trip and Jian Yang, who has been under scrutiny since it was revealed he trained Chinese spies and worked for Chinese military intelligence for 15 years, organised the whole thing. Bridges was roundly criticised for meeting with the head of China’s secret police and for a bizarrely obsequious interview on Chinese state media where he did nothing but sing the praises of the Communist Party of China. This is not to say that the current lot have nailed foreign policy. We still seem confused as to whether we are in the Asian geographical block, or if we want to be seen as part of the white Five

Eyes network. Are we for open trade? Do we want reduced immigration? These outward facing questions need to be answered before the next election. The Prime Minister’s passion for a good international reputation may prove to be one of her best achievements of her first term. Certainly Islamic countries are in awe of her response to Christchurch. When I was in London during the Cricket World Cup last year, we met the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan. He loved New Zealand for two reasons: number one, we had just beaten India in the Cricket World Cup semi-final; and number two was Ardern. So to all those who bang on about how much time the Prime Minister spends garnishing New Zealand’s international reputation and try to imply it’s a negative, I think you have it completely wrong. It may be the best thing that’s happened to us in a long time. David Cormack is co-founder of communications and PR firm, Draper Cormack Group. He has worked for the Labour Party, the Green Party and has interned for Bill English. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

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Junior shearer wins third final NZME New Zealand representative Troy Pyper has scored his fourth win of the 2019-2020 shearing sports season with a successful defence of the Peninsula Duvauchelle Shears open title in Akaroa. Pyper shore the 20 sheep in Saturday’s final in 19min 10.35sec – 45 seconds faster than runner-up Ringakaha Paewai, of Gore – whom he beat by almost two points in the final count. Hugh De Lacy of Rangiora was third and Shaun Burgess of Rakaia came fourth. Originally from Invercargill and now based in Canterbury, Pyper was shearing in the first final since the traditional December break at the peak of the season in woolsheds throughout the country. In a field of 11 which started in the heats, it became Pyper’s fourth win of the season, following victories at Ellesmere in October and the Marlborough and Nelson shows in November. He was also the top-performing New Zealander and second-placed individual overall in the three-a-side trans-Tasman shearing test in Dubbo, NSW,

at the end of November, auguring well for the rematch at the Golden Shears in Masterton on March 7. Well-performed shearers coming through the grades dominated the three other finals. The senior final was won by 2016-2017 number one-ranked intermediate shearer Liam Norrie, of Cheviot. The intermediate final was won by Darfield shearer Sam Bryan, whose last win had been at the Amuri show in March 2018. The junior final provided the third win in five finals for competitions newcomer Chase Rattray, of Ashburton. Opening the season with fifth place at the New Zealand Spring Shears in Waimate, Rattray won at Rangiora and Ashburton before being runner-up at the NZ Corriedale Championships in Christchurch. The season steps up next weekend with five competitions throughout the country, with the A-grade Northern Southland community shears on Friday, with woolhandling starting at 7.30am and shearing from 8am, both at Selby’s woolshed at Five Rivers.

Above – Chase Rattray in action at Akaroa. PHOTOS NZME Right – Troy Pyper. Results of the Peninsula Duvauchelle Shears at the Duvauchelle A&P Show at Akaroa on Saturday, January 11, 2020: Open final (20 sheep): Troy Pyper (Invercargill) 19min 10.35sec, 62.57pts, 1; Ringakaha Paewai (Gore) 19min 55.47sec, 64.52pts, 2; Hugh De Lacy (Rangiora) 20min 18.88sec, 68.39pts, 3; Shaun Burgess (Rakaia) 20min 59.57sec, 72.15pts, 4. Senior final (10 sheep): Liam Norrie (Cheviot) 14min 31.37sec, 47.97pts, 1; Isaac Duckmanton (Christchurch) 14min 22.5sec, 50.93pts, 2; Edward Harrington (Akaroa) 15min 44.18sec, 55.91pts, 3; Rob Dwyer (Akaroa) 13min 3.34sec, 56.77pts, 4. Intermediate final (6 sheep): Sam Bryan (Darfield) 10min 54.97sec, 43.42pts,

1; Brad McNamara (Le Bons Bay) 11min 14.47sec, 45.22pts, 2; Cam Hassell (Wairoa) 11min 39.34sec, 45.3pts, 3; Liam Allwood (Christchurch) 10min 17.94sec, 45.56pts, 4. Junior final (4 sheep): Chase Rattray (Ashburton) 8min 57.53sec, 34.38pts, 1; Hannah Johns (-) 11min 46.8sec, 65.59pts, 2; Hamiora Clausen (Makarora) 9min 39.75sec, 73.49pts, 3.

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M. bovis reinfections fail to alarm MPI By Andrea Fox NZME

Officials driving the bid to eradicate the serious cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis are still confident of achieving their goal, despite new concern about cleared farms being infected for the second time. A Southland dairy farmer who had 1700 cattle killed as part of the eradication push raised concerns last week that the disease is back on his farm, 18 months after his herd was culled and the property declared disease-free by the Ministry for Primary Industries. Some of the cattle under suspicion are replacements for those culled earlier. MPI is back on the farm, blood testing about 250 animals. The 2018-launched programme to eradicate the disease has so far cost the country more than $203 million, not counting close on $119m compensation paid to farmers whose cattle have been culled. More than 130,700 cattle have been killed since the eradication programme, a world-first, began in mid-2018. MPI’s director of response Geoff Gwynne, speaking to RNZ

about the Southland case this week, said fewer than 20 farms had had to be revisited since May 2018 when the eradication programme began. However, in response to Herald inquiries, MPI said the actual number of farms that had been infected for a second time was five since May 2018. This was out of 1400 farms that had been under regulatory controls. Of the five, four had been “depopulated”, MPI’s term for a cattle cull, and one was yet to be. One was in Hawke’s Bay, three in Canterbury (one here had still to be depopulated) and one in Otago. There were a total of 1900 animals across the five properties. In October last year an independent technical group advising MPI reported it was confident the disease, which cannot be passed to humans through food, could be eradicated. Asked if this opinion still held, MPI told media “the programme – comprising MPI, DairyNZ and Beef+Lamb NZ – continues to be confident that eradication can be achieved and make sure that everyone can farm free from this disease in the future”.

MPI said 214 farms had been confirmed to have M. bovis out of 24,000 farms across the country – 191 had been cleared. The need to revisit and test a small number of farms was not a

surprise, MPI said. “Risk occurs when animals that are moved and not registered on the NAIT – National Animal Identification and Tracing – system, which records animals moving on

and off farms. “It’s critical that all farmers continue to maintain up-to-date and accurate NAIT records.” Accurate record-keeping helped MPI track animal movements and locate any that could be affected, the ministry said. Shortcomings in NAIT compliance by farmers have been highlighted since M. bovis was first identified in New Zealand in July 2017. But MPI said there was evidence compliance was increasing. An MPI update says 232 properties are currently under a notice of direction, a legal direction restricting the movement of animals and risk goods off a farm, and 264 are under active surveillance where testing has started. Most are in the South Island, where the disease was first diagnosed. As at last month there were 23 active properties with M. bovis, all under quarantine. M. bovis affects dairy and beef cattle and can cause mastitis, pneumonia, arthritis and lateterm abortions. The disease is endemic in the herds of New Zealand’s trading partners. New Zealand is the first country to attempt to wipe it out.

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New Zealand’s ongoing war again the possum By Rob Rattenbury NZME

e have been on a war footing here at the love shack on the hill for the past few weeks. I was sitting at the dining room table some time ago getting ready to start the puzzles in our daily rag and looking forward to about half an hour of quiet time after having the usual pensioner breakfast of Weet-Bix and saveloy soup when the back door burst open and the managing director sallied forth stating “those bloody possums are back, they’ve eaten the roses and started on the lemons”. Next thing I know I am on the way to the Four Square for a couple of Granny Smiths while the Great White Huntress prepares her battle plans. We dig the two possum traps out of the garden shed, I remove the last shrivelled up bait from them and re-bait them with a piece of apple and an orange gooey substance that is very attractive to possums but repellent to the neighbourhood moggies. I dot a few bits of goo in a trail along the garden wall and, under the strict supervision of Herself, I place the traps as instructed. We then retire to the lounge for a preprandial libation as it was by then after 5pm and I am quite exhausted. Time flies when hunting. Next morning the bride is up at dawn inspecting the traps. Success, one fat grey Sebastian has fallen foul of her plans. My other role in this scenario is as the disposer of the bodies so I am out before breakfast extracting the wee furry okker from his resting place and put the cadaver in the rubbish for pick up in a day or so. I

note he is very healthy and has a lovely set of talons. No more rosebuds, birds eggs or baby birds for you pal. Over the next week or so we snared another three trans-Tasman overstayers and sent them on their way to the tip. The battle lines were quiet for a few days over the festive season and, with the arrival of 2-year-old granddaughter and her support staff, the traps were banished back to the shed. Too dangerous for little fingers. The Sebastians had a few days grace, an armistice so to speak before the battle resumed when Her Tiniest left for her home in Wellington. This is an ongoing war with periods of peace breaking out after bouts of extermination, but it never ends, the price to pay for living in a semi-rural idyll with mainly native trees and the odd exotic surrounding us. It is a labour of love as we feel we are not only protecting our plant life but also the local birdlife, both native and exotic. We have a varied bird population and want to keep it that way. Back in 1837, some clown thought it would be a great idea to start the possum fur trade in New Zealand. The common brushtail possum, Trichosurus vulpecula, from Australia was the beastie of choice. The first release was unsuccessful but persistence paid off and after about 20 years the possum was well-established in the south of New Zealand. Importation from Australia was legal until 1921 when the government banned it. By then the Sebastians had settled in both the main islands and were happily munching their way through plant, insect and bird life. The population reached its highest point

in the 1980s when there were between 50 million and 70 million of the little buggers traipsing through our bush. Effective and lucrative trapping has reduced these numbers to around 30 million. They not only wreak havoc on our native plant, insect and bird life but they also carry bovine TB which they happily spread to cattle. Damage done by possums costs the New Zealand farming industry around $35 million every year with the New Zealand government spending more than $110m each year on extermination programmes. Prior to 1993 it was thought that possums were mainly vegetarian with the odd side dish of weta but they have since been filmed eating the eggs, chicks and even adults of many native birds including the kakako, kereru, kiwi, harrier hawk, fantail, muttonbird and tui. They also eat the nectar and berries that native birds rely on for food. If you have possums they are easy to catch. A trip to your local Hunting & Fishing store or hardware chain store will get you all you need, humane traps for either live or dead results, the lovely gooey paste and away you go. If you catch possums alive they are not pleasant company. You then need to decide what to do. Either a call to the local ranger to collect the quarry or kill it yourself. Our traps kill humanely and instantly. Much tidier.

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It’s just a matter of time before the New Zealand milk price hits $8 a kg of milksolids, ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny says. Fonterra’s farmgate milk price forecast for the current season is for $7 to $7.60/kg, with a mid point of $7.30/kg – comfortably ahead of DairyNZ’s estimate of break even of $5.95/kg. An $8/kg milk price would be welcome sight for farmers, who face increased environmental compliance costs, tighter credit conditions and weakening dairy farm prices. It would also give the Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr, who has in the past raised concerns about the high level of dairy farm debt, a better night’s sleep. But for Fonterra, milk prices are its greatest input cost, so an even higher price would create an extra headwind for the company as it seeks to trim down its operations and return it to profitability after last year’s record loss. At last December’s earnings update, chief executive Miles Hurrell said the biggest pressure on the coop’s earnings would be the rising milk price. ASB’s Penny has a $7.50/kg milk price forecast for the current 2019/20 season, but he says the risks are skewed to the upside. “We are going to have an $8 milk price, sooner rather than later,” he

said. “It might not be this year, but there is a good chance that we will be there next year. If not, a year after that.” “It’s not if, it’s when,” he said. Fonterra’s milk price hit a record high of $8.40/kg in 2013/14, before slumping to $4.40/kg in 2014/15, and to $3.90/kg in 2015/16. The price bounced back to $6.12/ kg in 2016/17. Around the time of its $8.40/kg peak, the New Zealand dollar was trading at around US87c. In stark contrast, the New Zealand dollar averaged around US65.9c last year – low by recent historical standards – and providing a major shot in the arm for the agriculture sector. “A New Zealand dollar at current levels is a bit of a game-changer for dairy and the agriculture sector in general,” Penny said. He noted that at the last upturn, the strength of the New Zealand dollar meant whole milk powder prices had to hit $US5000 a tonne to generate the record $8.40kg milk price. “At US67c we only need to get to $US3500 tonne – which is very doable,” he said. At the last Global Dairy Trade auction, wholemilk powder traded at $US3150/tonne, up from just $US2700/tonne this time last year. “The low Kiwi dollar is a big part of the story for the record prices in the other primary sectors – beef,

lamb, horticulture and forestry,” Penny said. Tighter environmental regulations here and around the world have acted to constrain dairy production. “Environmental constraints are global constraints, so farmers are getting focused on their own patch and the costs that they have to bear. “If they can incorporate environmental costs better than their competitors offshore, then that will be an advantage for them,” he said. “They are not the only ones to face these pressures – it’s more or less the same globally. “It is a competitive question, not just a costs question.” In last year’s financial stability report, the Reserve Bank said that despite above-average dairy prices and reasonable profitability for the dairy sector as a whole, a significant share of the dairy sector remained financially vulnerable. Progress had been made by some borrowers in reducing debt and restoring balance sheet sustainability, the bank said. “However, the most indebted farms have struggled to achieve profitability and repay debt,” the report said. At last December’s update, Fonterra said that a $7.30/kg milk price – if it comes to pass – would be the fourth highest milk price in its near two-decade history, representing a $11.2 billion cash injection into the economy.

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Hydrofoil electric bike company Manta5 is looking to raise $10 million in capital to fund the manufacture of its bikes designed to be ridden on water. The Hamilton-based company founded by Guy Howard-Willis, the founder of retail chain Torpedo7 and 1Day.co.nz now owned by the Warehouse Group, founded the company about eight years ago following the sale of the outdoor equipment retailer. Manta5 was one of just three New Zealand tech companies exhibiting their technologies at the consumer electronics show (CES) in Las Vegas last week. The company took five staff to the show, where even the smallest stand costs $US4000 ($NZ5700). It also brought along three of its $7490 Hydrofoiler XE-1 bikes – one for its stand and two for journalists to trial at a nearby lake. Greg Johnston, chief executive of Manta5, told the Herald that the company had plans to create other models of water bikes, manufactured in part in Taiwan, including tandem models and others designed for surfing and

It is already working with some resort and hire operators in New Zealand and “prominent companies in the US”, which could not be named. “Initially, because we had such overwhelming demand, we utilised a pre-sale strategy where people would put a 10 per cent deposit down ... we will scale up our mass production until we get to a point where we can hold stock, and we’ve got thousands of distribution inquiries from around the world, so [the next step] is whittling that down and working with partners so that we can have holding stock and running demos,” he said. The concept for the company’s bikes was literally dreamed up. Howard-Willis had a dream one night of pushing off from his pontoon in Pauanui and riding out on to the water on a bike-like object, riding next to dolphins. He woke up the next day and got started on making the vision a reality. It took about two years to develop the final prototype and first went on sale two years ago on pre-sale. Those units were delivered in December.

nections we will follow up with should we choose to introduce strategic distribution partners in the future.” The company’s bikes were delivered to pre-sale customers for the first time ahead of Christmas. Most orders went to the United States and about 40 around the country in New Zealand. Above the water the product is a waterproof electric bike with pedal assist technology that can be adjusted. Below the water, the bike is similar to a plane with hydrofoil wings and a propeller. On high-assist it will last one hour on the water and the detachable battery – which lasts up to 60 minutes – can be recharged in full in three hours. It can travel at a top speed of 13m/h, and has a cruising speed of between 5-9m/h. Johnston said Manta5 had sold hundreds of the bikes and had already sold out of its latest presale round, scheduled to be delivered in May. The company had received a lot of interest from the super yacht and hire markets, among high-net-worth Kiwis, as well as interest from all over the world.

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8 heat, heat the coconut oil, then add the onion, ginger, chilli and garlic. Cook until soft and translucent. Add the laksa paste and continue to cook for a further minute. ■■ Add the coconut cream and chicken stock, bring to the boil and then turn down to a gentle simmer. ■■ Add the chicken breast, prawns and the beans. Bring to boil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

■■ Season with sugar to taste. ■■ Divide the warmed cooked spaghetti into four serving bowls. Pour the laksa curry over the noodles. ■■ Arrange chicken, prawns, beans attractively and top with sprouts, coriander, mint and fresh limes. Recipe courtesy of Waitoa Free Range Chicken www.waitoafreerange.co.nz

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Marmite: Refill, reuse, repurpose By Tanya Zoe Robinson

Right – Top of the Marmite jar – too much spoils the flavour.

he Ashburton Museum collection includes all sorts of rare and common objects, and all have potential to tell interesting stories. But what can one humble and once ubiquitous Marmite jar tell us about both the past and today? Like many other museums, Ashburton Museum has a number of jars that once held this tasty spread. And while over the years packaging design has changed, we are not the Marmite Museum, so we really don’t need to keep too many examples. So, while the jar on this page isn’t the most perfect or best example, it’s interesting because of what it tells us about the use of objects and packaging over time. Lots of people today are very motivated to reduce, reuse and recycle products, as well as resist buying items that are packaged in ways that may harm the environment. Plastics, for example are increasingly avoided and more sustainable options sought. Many people are also rediscovering methods to reduce and reuse waste that not long ago were common practice, such as freezing leftovers, washing out plastic bags and jars to reuse, or adding new labels for storage. The huge increase in plastic use is very evident in museum collections, where many items come from the time before plastic was invented. No doubt museums of the future will also document today’s reduction in use. There are also quite a lot of items that survive to show how people made do, reused or handmade the things they used and enjoyed. The Marmite jar on this page is just one example.

Above – An early Marmite advertisement.

Right – The Marmite jar as it would have looked with its original label. Left – The humble Marmite jar with Cream of Tarter written neatly on a vinyl sticky label from when the jar was reused.

Left – The base of the Marmite jar labelled Property of Marmite Company.

100 years of service It’s notable that the Marmite jar has survived so well, to give over 100 years of service. Marmite first arrived in New Zealand in about 1910, travelling by boat from England. It took a while to become a popular product and at first one horse-drawn cartload of jars was enough to supply the whole country for a month. In 1919, Sanitarium gained exclusive rights to sell these pots of black gold in New Zealand. Not long after, Vegemite was launched in Australia, sparking early sibling rivalry between the two products. Made of heavy white glass with a sturdy printed metal lid, the jar on this page dates from around 1920. The lid carries the helpful message that “Too much spoils the flavour”. It’s something every young New Zealander has to learn: that with Marmite, more is not the best thing. Around this time, Sanitarium worked hard to promote their new acquisition. Window displays, show stands and advertising promoted a variety of uses for Marmite, including as a hot drink, and to flavour stews,

gravies, soups and savouries.

Refill, reuse The bottom of the Marmite jar has raised words saying, “Property of Marmite Company”. While it’s not certain that this was the case for Marmite products, this type of wording is usually found on refillable items. Milk bottles would be a classic example. Milk was delivered to businesses and the front gate of homes across the country, until gradually phased out in the mid1990s. Putting the milk bottles out, with the correct change or pre-purchased tokens, was often a job for children. Specially designed holders were made to carry the bottles,

and the square section of letterboxes – today used for parcels – was designed for that purpose. Glass milk bottles were replaced by cartons from the late 1980s and today are often plastic. Another example, that still exists today, was the ABC Swappa Crate. A common fixture at parties, it held 12 tall refillable beer bottles, with a slogan along the side saying, “Make your empties go another round”.

Repurpose Lastly, a new use could be found for Marmite jars. We have an example on this

page, as carefully stuck to the jar’s white glass sides is a label, with Cream of Tarter in someone’s best handwriting. Before people had access to printers to make perfect labels, neat handwriting was a perfectly acceptable and attractive way to label any item. Self-adhesive plastic sheet or sticky plastic was introduced to the market in the 1960s and extensively used in home DIY to smarten cupboards, drawers and kitchen items, for example. When this product was new, the label would have been a very trendy design and a new material, with its textured woodgrain

effect in a soft fashion colour. Being a new and modern product, the sticky vinyl was likely a little expensive. This perhaps explains why this jar has been covered in three small sections joined in at the sides. Stretching materials and making use of every scrap would be a good way to avoid waste and use up every inch of the sticky vinyl. Looking at this 100-year-old Marmite jar today, it still has lots of life left – maybe no longer for food, as the lid is just starting to show some rust spots, but still very useful for storing other items. The lessons the jar tells, are a good reminder of how we can all take action to make refill, reuse and repurpose now and into the future.

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Pukekohe loses ITM 400 This year’s ITM Auckland Super400 will relocate from Pukekohe to Hampton Downs.

NZME Pukekohe Park Raceway has been stripped of hosting the New Zealand round of the Australian Supercars Championship this year with Hampton Downs Motorsport Park confirmed as the host venue for this year’s Auckland Super400. The 2020 event will relocate from its traditional home at Pukekohe as a result of changes through the Auckland Unitary Plan, which restricts motorsport noise at Pukekohe Park Raceway on Anzac Day. Pukekohe will remain the central hub for the Anzac weekend event from 24-26 April with all

Supercars teams, staff and event crews based in the Auckland region. The 2020 schedule was revealed in August with a shift of the New Zealand round to Anzac weekend announced. Tickets have been on sale promoting the event, to be held in Pukekohe, however a change has been forced. Supercars CEO, Sean Seamer said: “Sincere apologies to our fans and partners for any inconvenience caused by the venue change, but we’re going to be just 15mins from Pukekohe at one of the world’s best facilities and most demanding tracks. “It’s going to be great for every-

■■RUGBY LEAGUE

North Queensland Cowboys and Kiwis playmaker Te Maire Martin has announced his immediate retirement from rugby league. Martin has been sidelined since suffering a bleed on the brain in April last year. While the 24-year-old has made significant strides in his recovery, he has not improved to the point required to receive a clearance to return to full contact. “The last nine months have been extremely difficult,” Martin said. “I’d like to reassure everyone that I’m doing well and I have recovered to the point where my day-to-day life isn’t affected, but I can’t get past the contact stage of training, which means I can’t play footy anymore. “I’d like to thank the Cowboys for their unwavering support – they could not have done any

circuit of the ITM Auckland Super400, bringing Kiwi race fans their motorsport highlight of the year. “To be hosting the first Supercars event at Hamptons this year is an achievement our team is immensely proud of and we can’t wait to see who is crowned the inaugural champion on the circuit in April.” ATEED General Manager – Destination, Steve Armitage, says that Hampton Downs’ proximity to Auckland means the event there will still greatly benefit Auckland. “Despite the change in venue, we are confident that the Auckland region will receive the bulk

of the economic benefit from being the main hub for suppliers, accommodation and off-site activities for visitors.” The event dates remain unchanged and will still include participation and support from the Armed Forces and Returned Services’ Associations. Trackside tickets already purchased for Pukekohe will be valid for use at Hampton Downs or fans can seek a refund by contacting Ticketek New Zealand. Further information on all other ticket types will be provided through the Supercars website, social media channels and Ticketek New Zealand over the coming weeks.

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Enforced retirement NZME

one involved.” Supercars Australia, Hampton Downs and Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) came up with a solution that will see minimal disruption and inconvenience to fans in the Auckland region, and competitors and supporters who have already made travel plans from other parts of New Zealand and Australia. Hampton Downs is a world class motorsport facility with a challenging track for the drivers and excellent viewing options for spectators. Josie Spillane, Chief Operating Officer Hampton Downs, said: “We are delighted to be the host

more for me, particularly the medical staff – as well as the club’s members and fans for their well wishes.” Martin played four tests for New Zealand after making his international debut in 2016. He made 49 appearances for the Cowboys and 13 for the Panthers after impressing as a rookie in the 2016 season before heading north. Cowboys Director of Football Peter Parr spoke glowingly about Martin when farewelling the Kiwi international. “We’d like to thank Te Maire for everything he’s done for the club. He’s been a wonderful contributor since he’s been here, he played in a grand final and off the field has had a significant impact on everyone at the club,” Parr said. “It’s always sad when someone of his age has to retire, but there’s also positives in that he’s made significant improvements in his health.”

RESULTS ■■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club January 10 Midlands Seed Social Teams Top Team: Puff Caddies 100 – Ranata Hoskins, Leslie Meager, Gareth Evans, Greg Chalmers; Men: Trying 94, Burton Battlers 90.5, Bunker Brats 89; Women: Great Blend 88; Mixed: Periwinkles 91, Stroke n Poke 88; Top lady: Sheryl Reid 34; Top man: David Rush 33.5. Nearest the Pins: Mac & Maggies – Dave Morrison, Paul May Motors – Mike Smith Twos: Adrian Hopwood, Leslie Meager, Kevin Smith, Sheryl Reid, Chris Ralston January 11 The highlight of the day was a Hole in One to Adrian Hopwood at #8. The winner of the Radius Care Player of the day: Brent MacGregor 77-11=66 nett and 42pts. Other winning scores: Paul Greer, Bevan Wilson, Brian Hawksby and Wilson Hii 41; Peter Topham, Dave Hewitt, Andrew Tindall and Perry Hunt 40; Bev Chinn, Paul MacFie,

Gaby Jansen, Barry Jury and Stewart Dunlop 39. Twos: Peter Morrison, Stewart Dunlop, Hamish Niles, Blair Franklin, Sam Clarke, Andrew Tindall, Paddy Bradford, Robbie Bell, Gavin Douglas and Ross Chatterton (2). Nearest The Pins: Braided Rivers: Peter Morrison; Rothbury Insurance: Gavin Douglas; Value Plus Processing: Adrian Hopwood; South Island Seeds: Andrew Tindall: Property Brokers #6: Sam Prince; Charming Thai Longest Putt: Wilson Hii; Tinwald Tavern Lucky Prize: Pat Turton.

Mayfield Golf Club Mid-week competition 1st Duncan Barr 21 stablefords, 2nd Charlie Rapsey and Christine Ross 20 stablefords, 3rd Lucy Tait 19 stablefords

■■ Softball Hampstead Softball Club Slow Pitch January 10 As Good As It Gets 25-4 Reigning Champs, Demolition 16-4 Hawkies Hawks, Laser Attack 17-10 More Beer Than Gear, Marines & Angels v Shits & Giggles (postponed).

DRAWS ■■ Golf Ashburton Ladies County Vets January 17 At Tinwald – 9.00am for 9.30am start 9 Hole players welcome Bring own lunch and small gift for raffle

Ashburton Golf Club January 18 This is the Club Opening Day with mixed pairs playing for the A C Browne Cup and Men’s pairs playing for the Smith Salver. The match of the day is a Canadian Foursome. Starting Times: Morning start at 8.00am; Afternoon report at 12noon for a 12.30pm start, Nine hole golfers report at 1.00 for a 1.30pm start.

■■ Softball Hampstead Softball Club Slow Pitch January 17 6.00pm: Devon Tavern D.1: Marines & Angels v Shits & Giggles; 7.10pm: Devon Tavern D.1: Marines & Angels v Laser Attack; 6.30pm: Laser Electrical D.2: Lion Brown Club v More Beer Than Gear; 6.30pm: First National Real Estate D.3: Hawkies Hawks v As Good As It Gets Reigning Champs & Demolition byes.

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Serena Williams won her first title as a mother at the ASB Classic on Sunday.

■■TENNIS

Williams ‘super proud’ By Michael Burgess NZME

Serena Williams admits she is “super proud” to win her first title as a mother, after clinching the ASB Classic final on Sunday in Auckland. During the ceremony, after the 6-3 6-4 win over compatriot Jessica Pegula, Williams looked on with delight towards her coaches box, where her two year-old daughter Olympia sat with her husband Alexis Ohanian and mother Oracene Price. Williiams had a staggering 72 titles to her name heading into this match, including 23 grand slam victories and five year end WTA championships, along with plenty of other big triumphs. But since giving birth to Olympia in September 2017 Williams had been unable to add to that list, falling short in five finals in the last two years. That finally changed on Sunday, in the modest surrounds of Stanley Street, which means

this win will always be special for Williams, although the milestone took a while to sink in. “I don’t really care too much with men, if it’s their first title as a ‘daddy’. But it’s different with men too, they didn’t actually give birth, which is a totally different experience.” [But] I’m proud to hear it. To say it. I haven’t been able to say it. It’s super awesome for me. So yeah, I’m really proud of that.” Williams admitted her recent record in finals – five defeats from five stretching back to the 2018 Wimbledon decider had been on her mind as she stepped out on court on Sunday evening. “Obviously,” said Williams. “I would be lying if I said it didn’t. That’s why I was very happy after the match to get that win and to fight through what I had to fight through today. “It’s pretty satisfying to get a win in a final. That was really important for me. And I want to build on it. Obviously it is a step

towards the next goal in Melbourne.” Despite her success in Auckland, Williams was non-committal when asked about returning to defend her title in 2021, for what would be her third appearance at the ASB Classic. “I’ll be taking it a day at a time,” said Williams. “I had a really good time here. I think it is up to [tournament director] Karl [Budge] to kinda talk me into coming back.” After Williams’ singles success, Williams and Wozniacki played in the doubles final later on Sunday night, falling to the American combination of Taylor Townsend and Asia Muhammed 6-4 6-4 in 71 minutes. “Caroline and I would have preferred to have won the doubles but I am okay with what happened,” said Williams. “I’m glad I was able to get a title in the singles, it’s been a while I’ve been in the finals a lot so I just keep going and just keep trying.”

But Williams had enjoyed the doubles experience immensely, as the scratch duo won their way to the final without dropping a set, with some of the most entertaining tennis of the week. “I had a rough time the last time I was here in 2017 and I wanted to get some matches under my belt, so I felt like in case I ran into another hard time I wanted to play doubles.” “I couldn’t think of anyone I wanted to play doubles with more [than Caroline, and we talked about it months ago.” However, it seems unlikely the duo will team up with Melbourne. “We haven’t even talked about it,” said Williams.”It’s hard to play so many matches. After completing all her press commitments by 10.30pm, Williams then enjoyed a glass of champagne on centre court with her husband and some friends, and completed a celebratory cartwheel.

Venus falls short to Tennys Sandgren NZME Kiwi hope Michael Venus has fallen in the first round of the ASB Classic, but not without a decent fight. The wildcard had his moments, but went down 6-4 6-3 to defending champion Tennys Sandgren in 70 minutes yesterday. Given Venus is unranked in

singles, and hadn’t played a competitive match in the solo format for a year and a half, it was a worthy contest and justified the punt that tournament director Karl Budge took in opting for Venus. But Sandgren picked up from his imperious form last year, sending down 15 aces. One 214km/h ace in the final game seemed to fly clean

through Venus’s racket, such was the power. Venus had some opportunities against the world No. 68, with a break in the first set and two break chances in the second, but Sandgren looked generally more comfortable. At this level, it’s all about repetition and precision, and Venus hadn’t had that luxury. It was Venus’ first singles

match for a staggering 485 days, since a Davis Cup tie with Korea in September 2018. He hadn’t won a tour-level singles match in more than 1000 days, in a Davis Cup against the same opponents in April 2017. Venus never stopped fighting, but the margins for error at this level are slight, and the disparity proved too much.

Rafael Nadal won a revamped Davis Cup in November and he lost Sunday’s final of the ATP Cup, the newest international team competition. He thinks it’s too much. After walking off following another hardcourt loss to Novak Djokovic, allowing Serbia to level the final after Roberto Bautista Agut won the opening singles for Spain, Nadal urged the men’s tennis tour and the sport’s international governing body to form one major team tournament. “I think it’s a great competition but ... I can’t change my mind that two World Cups (within two months) is not real,” the topranked Nadal said. “We need to find a way to fix it and we need to find a way to make a big deal with ITF and ATP to create a big World Team Cup competition, not two World Cups in one month. “I think that’s a confusion for the spectators, and we need to be clear in our sport. And for the health of our sport and for the benefit of our sport (it) is, in my opinion, mandatory that we fix it.” Nadal withdrew from Spain’s doubles team for the deciding match, and Djokovic combined with Viktor Troicki to win it and clinch the final 2-1. The 33-year-old Nadal played six singles matches – winning four – and two doubles in the 10-day, 24-team ATP Cup tournament, and played the group stage in Perth before flying across the continent for the playoff stages. It was a hit with the fans, with more than 220,000 attending matches during the tournament. Group matches were divided among Perth on the west coast and Sydney and Brisbane in the east, three cities in three different time zones. The Australian Open, the season-opening major, starts in Melbourne a week from Monday, leaving little time for recovery for the players in teams which reached the final eight. “When I’m playing here, I’m not thinking about Melbourne, or when I’m playing in Monte Carlo I’m not thinking about Roland Garros,” Nadal said, rejecting the suggestion the tournament was too close to a Grand Slam event. “I think it’s a great competition. Excited to be part of it. Excited to represent my country.’ “I enjoyed a lot to share all these weeks with my friends on the team. The organisation have been fantastic, honestly. Just my mind is that we need to create one special thing, not two.” Other players, including second-ranked Djokovic, have urged the tennis hierarchy to come up with one big championship.

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■■RUGBY

Robertson heads overseas for his new assistant NZME

Cole Beeman (right) took out second place in the Alan Wylie Memorial Cup on Sunday.

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■■CYCLING

Sheed lifts Wylie Memorial Bridget Sheed dug deep in hot summer conditions to take the victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s Wylie Family 45km handicap event around the Christys Road block on Sunday. Riding off the front mark Sheed paced herself perfectly, ensuring the chasing bunch was kept at bay to lift the Alan Wylie Memorial Cup. Cole Beeman led in the chasing

group to secure the second place spoils, while Susie Stewart produced a solid ride to claim the final podium position. Fourth placegetter Penny Costello was in the thick of the finish, while Dave Shurrock and Jamie Smitheram rounded out the top half dozen. Scratch marker Tony Ward secured fastest time honours, riding the distance in 69.51.

Nigel Douglas and Sam Clement-Stewart secured the second and third fastest time. For the juniors and division 2 riders an 18km handicap event was on the cards. Holly Douglas-Crawford produced an awesome effort to take the victory in the junior race, with Tom Reid taking out second place. Zac Brookland rode strongly, charging into third place, with Te-

gan Marriott holding on gamely for fourth place. Scratch marker Ferg Sail stormed into fifth place and in doing so secured fastest time honours. Brian Ellis nosed out Kenny Johnston to take the division 2 spoils with Janette Hooper securing third place. Next week the club travels to Methven to contest a 45km handicap event.

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Stoinis smashes record Big Bash ton NZME The Melbourne Stars have thrashed the Sydney Sixers in a comprehensive run victory at the MCG but the story is all Marcus Stoinis. Stoinis hit his first BBL century, reaching the mark of just 60 balls but kept going. He was at his brutal best, demoralising the Sydney Sixers with a ruthless assault that plunder two of the leagues craziest records, including the highest score in the history of the competition. He brushed off D’Arcy Short’s 122, which was the previous record, as Stoinis claimed the highest score in BBL history. He ended up on 147 off 79 balls, monstering eight sixes and 13 fours. He could have even passed 150 if the last ball, which appeared to be over waist height, was called a no ball but it wasn’t to be. It’s been an incredible innings with Stoinis and Hilton Cartwright claiming the all-time BBL

partnership record, while the pair cruising past Rob Quiney and Luke Wright’s stand of 172 in January 2012 after the pair passed 200 after 18.5 overs. It is just the 13th time in the history of the format that a partnership has passed 200. Cartwright was out for 59 off 40 balls but he was the only batsman dismissed with the score on 207 while the Stars finished on 1/219. The Sixers tried in vain to get going but regular wickets stymied the chase. Forty-one off 25 balls from Moises Henriques threatened but he had only bit support, until bowler Ben Dwarshuis slammed 42 off just 17 to get the Sixers to 7/175 off the 50 overs. But it was all about Stoinis. The all-rounder was monstrous, bringing up his second 50 in just 25 balls after taking 35 for his first half-century. He also became the first batsman to face more than 70 balls in an innings. For Shane Warne, he believes

Stoinis has booked his place in the Australian T20 World Cup squad. “When you have got Glenn Maxwell, Mitch Marsh and Marcus Stoinis, the power that these three people have,” Warne said. “They are obviously going to feature in the World T20 this year, but they have so much power. Those three have to be in Australia’s T20 squad. They just have to be. “Both Stoinis and Mitch Marsh both bowl as well. They are powerful hitters. They can play any sort of role, so I think you play both the all-rounders. How can you not?” But Michael Vaughan questioned Stoinis’ role with David Warner and Aaron Finch almost certain to bat at the top of the order. But Warne responded, believing he can bat anywhere, despite traditionally being a slow starter. “I think what Stoinis could do is a back-up opener and also bat in the middle order,” Warne said.

“Imagine if you had someone like Maxwell at No.4 and then Stoinis and Marsh with someone like an Agar in the middle. That is a pretty good No.5, No.6 and No.7. “Stoinis, Marsh and Agar at No.5, No.6 and No.7, with Maxwell at No.4. That’s pretty good. I think Stoinis can be your back-up opener, so he plays a dual role in the side.” Stoinis was pretty chuffed by his achievement. “That’s the most fun can you have in the world. Yeah, I just love cricket when it’s like that. It’s the best thing you can ever do,” Stoinis told Channel 7. “I was quite nervous today. I was speaking about it to the boys, I said I can’t believe I have played so many games I can’t believe I get so nervous. “I love playing at the MCG. I love playing for the Stars.” The Stars now have a four point lead over the second placed Sixers, with the rest of the pack a further three points back.

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has gone overseas, again, to complete his coaching team. Former Welsh wing Mark Jones has taken up a two-year deal to be the Crusaders defence coach, and he will also be part of the Canterbury provincial setup. While other New Zealand sides appoint assistants from within the system, Robertson it seems will keep thinking outside the box. Former Ireland No. 10 Ronan O’Gara assisted Robertson for the past two seasons before taking over as coach of French club La Rochelle. The 40-year-old Jones coached RGC 1404 for three seasons in the Welsh premiership, was part of the Wales camp in 2012/13, and was in the Namibia coaching group at last year’s World Cup. News of Jones’ shock Crusaders appointment came out of Wales, with the Crusaders not making an announcement. The champions will be going for a fourth consecutive title under Robertson, who was controversially overlooked for the All Black job. Jones told Wales Online: “It’s a huge opportunity and the welcome I have had in New Zealand has been fantastic. “Without being disrespectful to other rugby clubs, the Crusaders are probably regarded as the best rugby organisation in the world. So for them to feel I can add value means a lot. “I’m a team defence coach with the Crusaders, while I’ll also be running the attack and the backs with Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup at the end of the season. “So it’s a dual role that allows me to stay out here all-year round. “I’ve spent a couple of weeks with them already and they are everything others have said they’d be, with open-minded people who are great off the pitch and smart on it,” he said. Jones was a big wing who played 47 tests for Wales until 2009, his career cut short by knee problems.

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■■TAEKWONDO

Iranian medal winner has defected NZME

Back-to-back defeats have suddenly put the Breakers back on the outer in the Aussie NBL.

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Breakers back on outer; can’t dodge the Bullets NZME NZ Breakers 85 Brisbane Bullets 95 After a fine five-game winning streak to put themselves in playoff contention, back-to-back defeats have suddenly put the Breakers back on the outer in the Aussie NBL. The Brisbane Bullets recorded just their second win in Auckland in four years in what was dubbed a must-win for both teams on Sunday. The 10-point defeat at Spark Arena leaves the Breakers two wins back from fourth spot with seven games remaining in the regular season, which means they’re moving into the dreaded ‘need some help from other results’ territory.

Lamar Patterson led the Bullets with 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists while Cam Gliddon scored 14 points, 11 points coming in the final quarter as the visitors showed more hunger and awareness how important a win was to their season. Despite the return of Sek Henry and RJ Hampton, the Breakers had an off shooting night with Tom Abercrombie and Henry, scoring 17 points each, the standouts. It was always going to be tough with a quick turnaround from Cairns, where the Breakers were defeated 85-79 on Thursday, to play a Bullets side rested all week. The differing schedules led to a low scoring first quarter where

the Breakers held just an 18-15 lead – a worrying sign for the home side given Scotty Hopson was the only Breakers starter to trouble the scorers in the opening quarter. The Bullets were the first side to wake up, coming out hot in the second stanza with 34 points to take control of the fixture and pull away. Down 10 at halftime, the Breakers managed to cut the lead to five heading into the final quarter before Gliddon took over for the visitors to seal a commanding victory. Giving up rebounds has been a big issue this season for the Breakers, they average the worst in the league, and it hurt them again, being outscored 43-31 under the boards.

Suddenly in the space of a few days the Breakers, following South East Melbourne’s 9082 win over the Hawks later on Sunday, have dropped back to second to last with nine wins from 21 games – back to where they were before the five-game winning streak. “We were on the back foot a little bit and just didn’t have that edge to us tonight that we needed,” Abercrombie said after the defeat. “[We were a] Little bit lethargic at times and just couldn’t find that second gear that we needed to,” he added. The Breakers’ captain added the quick turnaround was hectic but all teams face that during the season and wasn’t using it as an excuse.

■■SAILING

Team NZ squabble raises intriguing questions

By Paul Lewis The squabble over wind limits for the 36th America’s Cup in Auckland next year raises an intriguing question – is Luna Rossa building a boat that will perform better only in lighter airs or are they trying to restrain Emirates Team New Zealand’s capabilities? Or both? That’s one piece of speculation arising from the headbutting between Luna Rossa, the Challenger of Record and long-time ally of Team New Zealand, who will defend the cup in March 2021. The Italian syndicate want upper wind limits set at 20 knots for the challenger series (where the winning challenger earns the right to take on Team NZ in

the cup match) and 22 knots for that cup match. Team NZ want the upper limits set at 24 knots. The Italians’ stance and observations of their first boat suggests they may field an AC75 with smaller foils, potentially making it quick but also more difficult to control, especially in stronger winds. The conclusion which might be drawn is that the Italians are setting their sights on winning the challenger series (which could see lighter airs in January 2021) and hope for suitably light winds for the cup match. Or, if they suspect Team NZ are fashioning a boat more adept in more robust conditions, they could be seeking to curb the Kiwis’ advantage.

The downside of seeking lower wind limits is that more races are postponed. In the San Francisco America’s Cup in 2013, downscaled wind limits saw only 11 challenger races completed in the first six weeks. That’s not counting the “races” where only one boat competed. A boat geared for lighter airs may also be a bit of a gamble. The last time the America’s Cup was in Auckland – in 2003 – there were many more challengers (nine, including Luna Rossa) and the challenger series had to start in October when winds were obviously liable to be stronger. In late February 2003, Team NZ’s ill-fated boat, NZL 82, broke its mast in strong winds

and rough sea conditions in a campaign which saw them defeated 5-0 by Alinghi in the cup match, with the cup lost to New Zealand until Team NZ won it back in Bermuda. This time, the challenger series will be from January to February 2021. In theory, lighter winds will apply but anything can happen in Auckland’s unpredictable weather. That’s why five different courses have been earmarked, so racing can proceed as much as possible. The impasse has now been referred to the cup’s arbitration panel who will oversee a mediation process. It will be intriguing to see if anything emerges to show if Luna Rossa are acting in self-interest.

The sole woman from Iran to win an Olympic medal has defected from the country, announcing her departure in a statement that accused the government of “hypocrisy,” “injustice” and oppressing women while using them as political tools. Kimia Alizadeh, who won a bronze medal in taekwondo at the 2016 Rio Olympics, shared the news on her Instagram account. “I am one of the millions of oppressed women in Iran with whom they have been playing for years,” the 21-year-old athlete wrote in Persian, accompanied by a black-and-white image of her from the 2016 medal ceremony draped in the Iranian flag and holding her face in her hands. Alizadeh’s announcement comes amid growing tensions in Iran because of the escalating conflict with the United States over its killing of a top Iranian military commander, Qasem Soleimani, and the Iranian government’s recent admission that it erroneously shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet, killing all 176 people on board, including more than 140 Iranians and dual citizens. “Should I start with hello, goodbye, or condolences?” Alizadeh wrote in an emotional post that addressed her love of her homeland but anger with its regime. Alizadeh said the government took credit for her athletic achievement while at the same time humiliating her for her efforts, recalling one instance in which an official told her, “It is not virtuous for a woman to stretch her legs!” She described how Iranian officials attributed her success to their management practices, including making her compete in an Islamic veil, which is obligatory for women under Iranian law. “Whatever they said, I wore. Every sentence they ordered, I repeated,” she wrote, adding, “My troubled spirit does not fit into your dirty economic channels and tight political lobbies”. “I have no other wish except for taekwondo, security and a happy and healthy life,” she continued. “I accept the pain and hardship of homesickness because I didn’t want to be part of hypocrisy, lies, injustice and flattery. This decision is even harder to win than the Olympic gold, but I remain the daughter of Iran wherever I am.” Alizadeh did not disclose to where she had defected, mentioning only that “no one has invited me to Europe”. Alizadeh’s move drew praise from State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus, who commended the Olympian for “reject(ing) the regime’s oppression of women”.

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Nominated for awards Harness Racing New Zealand has nominated four industry participants for this year’s New Zealand Norwood Rural Sports Awards, including locals Sarah O’Reilly (right) and Ricky May. The awards are held to celebrate sports with animal and rural backgrounds in conjunction with the Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games in Palmerston North on March 14 and 15, the Norwood Awards are to be

M3 Otago Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Forbury Park Raceway Meeting Date: 14 January 2020 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 12.03pm (NZT) FORBURY PARK FIRST 4 SPRINT C0, 310m 1 68831 Mick The Mouse nwtd.............J McInerney 2 38655 Southern Max nwtd.................. R Hamilton 3 7658 Gotcha Georgie nwtd.. M P Hamilton-Dyett 4 222 Homebush Barclay nwtd.........J McInerney 5 67334 Impressive Gift nwtd...............J McInerney 6 241 Homebush Stasser nwtd.........J McInerney 7 77847 Impressive Mood nwtd............J McInerney 8 62428 Marakesh Max nwtd................J McInerney 9 84277 Homebush Showoff nwtd........J McInerney 10 82676 Homebush Surgeon nwtd.......J McInerney 2 12.21pm OGRC EARLY QUADDIE SPRINT C1, 310m 1 35618 Homebush Liz nwtd................J McInerney 2 47724 Punch On Scooby 18.91.........J McInerney 3 24354 Homebush Rehaina 18.78......J McInerney 4 23428 Impressive High nwtd.............J McInerney 5 26483 Miss Nina 18.81..........................B Conner 6 48524 Shanly Star 19.04...................J McInerney 7 87445 Smash Ocean 18.80.................D Kingston 8 2F531 Homebush George nwtd.........J McInerney 9 16735 Big Tiny nwtd..........................J McInerney 10 84784 C’Mon Benny Boy 18.63............. J Guthrie 3 12.38pm BRIAN BAGLEY DRIVER LICENSING STAKES C2/3, 545m

M5 Otago Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Forbury Park Raceway Meeting Date: 14 January 2020 NZ Meeting number: 5 Doubles: 1 and 2; 4 and 5 Trebles: 3, 4 and 5 1 2.59pm (NZT) FORBURY NOVICE SPRINT C1, 310m 1 5218 Homebush Bomber nwtd.............. J McInerney 2 74888 Homebush Mandy nwtd................ J McInerney 3 38578 Homebush Fudge nwtd................ J McInerney 4 57167 Bound Up nwtd............................. J McInerney 5 77217 Homebush Maree nwtd................ J McInerney 6 17476 Homebush Zack nwtd................... J McInerney 7 16678 Homebush Erin 19.03.................. J McInerney 8 57477 Take A Hint nwtd.......................... J McInerney 9 37671 Sonja nwtd........................................... D Lane 10 16735 Big Tiny nwtd................................ J McInerney 2 3.21pm BROCKLEBANKS DRY CLEANERS STAKES

held on Friday, March 13 at Awapuni Racecourse. O’Reilly has been nominated for the Young New Zealand Rural Sportsperson of the Year Award. O’Reilly won the 2019 NZ Junior Driver Championship and also the 2019 Australasian Young Drivers’ Championship. Ricky May has been nominated for the Lifetime Legacy category. The award is for sportspeople who have consistently delivered at the

elite level in their sport – which HRNZ said was fitting for a seven-time New Zealand Cup winning driver, with strong rural roots through his ‘other’ career in farming. The final nomination is in the Outstanding Contribution to the New Zealand Rural Sports Award where Ginger Woodhouse and Lionel Sinnamon have been nominated for their contribution and hard work for many years at the Omakau Racecourse.

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Today at Forbury Park Raceway 1 14677 Know Threat 32.36...................... G Cleeve 2 42221 Classy Witch 32.54..................... G Cleeve 3 25346 Bashful Buffy 32.64.................J McInerney 4 15542 Know Shame 32.45.................... G Cleeve 5 7428x Know Pudding 32.76................... G Cleeve 6 83728 Joe Bonanza 32.36.................J McInerney 7 13535 Know Equal 32.82....................... G Cleeve 8 57x23 Know Conclusion 32.66.............. G Cleeve 9 55556 Know Denying 32.57................... G Cleeve 10 78667 Nippa Enough nwtd................J McInerney 4 12.56pm WWW.GREYHOUNDSASPETS.ORG.NZ C1, 310m 1 767x8 Long Live Love nwtd... M P Hamilton-Dyett 2 21335 Sozin’s Assassin 18.55...........J McInerney 3 757x7 Glass Harpoon 18.76.................. J Guthrie 4 75655 Cool Beans 18.95...................J McInerney 5 72427 Homebush Monkey 18.64.......J McInerney 6 66863 Blazing Banjo 18.72................J McInerney 7 47466 Punch On Rex 18.86..............J McInerney 8 68631 Gracie Lee nwtd......................J McInerney 9 56853 Brut Magic 19.27......................... C Healey 10 45534 Homebush Maycee 18.55.......J McInerney 5 1.13pm ST KILDA VETERINARY CENTRE SPRINT C2, 310m 1 53311 Homebush Comet 18.69.........J McInerney 2 62755 Cash A Roo nwtd S &...................B Evans 3 64441 Macey Baxter 18.81................J McInerney 4 76682 Goldstar Jay Jay 18.59 S &...........B Evans 5 14213 Opal Hunter nwtd....................J McInerney 6 14315 Mitcham Pru 18.51..................A Bradshaw

7 88853 Cosmic Marty 18.91................J McInerney 8 78777 Punch On Jessie 18.51...........J McInerney 9 75428 Sozin’s Blue 18.64..................J McInerney 10 462F8 Reign Of Fire 18.37................J McInerney 6 1.31pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-C1) HEATS NZRSq, 545m 1 54416 Max Volume 33.41..................A Bradshaw 2 31361 Opawa Cutie nwtd J &..................D Fahey 3 55532 Goldstar Ashton 32.81 S &...........B Evans 4 34488 Zefside nwtd...........................J McInerney 5 26337 Mick The Mower 33.31............J McInerney 6 57x22 Opawa Slick nwtd.........................R Wales 7 85776 Bruiser’s Day nwtd......................B Conner 8 33413 Macadoodle 33.08 J &..................D Fahey 9 26658 Go Great 33.52.............................R Wales 10 25663 Volcanic Whisper nwtd.................... J Allen 7 1.48pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-C1) HEATS NZRSq, 545m 1 21234 Mr Blackjack nwtd J &...................D Fahey 2 54334 Black Stockings nwtd..............A Bradshaw 3 752x8 Opawa Queen nwtd......................R Wales 4 21121 Viking Mafia 33.55 J &..................D Fahey 5 74875 Opawa Al 32.90............................R Wales 6 16746 Baldrick 33.04.........................J McInerney 7 52416 Goldstar Truman nwtd S &............B Evans 8 1278 Opawa Dan nwtd..........................R Wales 9 26658 Go Great 33.52.............................R Wales 10 25663 Volcanic Whisper nwtd.................... J Allen 8 2.05pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-C1) HEATS NZRSq, 545m

1 45745 Yi Feng nwtd...........................J McInerney 2 24675 Goldstar Yankee 33.28 S &...........B Evans 3 12231 Punters A Hero nwtd J &..............D Fahey 4 72488 Miss Honey nwtd..........................R Wales 5 68567 Smash McDougal nwtd.............D Kingston 6 45174 Opawa Gonzo nwtd......................R Wales 7 4221 Pebble Beach nwtd.........................D Lane 8 7111 Pepper Chimes nwtd....................... J Allen 9 65778 Black Dan 32.63.....................J McInerney 10 8463 Tidal Tapestry nwtd......................... J Allen 9 2.20pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-C1) HEATS NZRSq, 545m 1 76656 Chunk 32.86...........................J McInerney 2 37537 Dream Kay nwtd...........................R Wales 3 15466 Koputai nwtd............................... J Guthrie 4 86452 Know Talent 33.52...................... G Cleeve 5 612 Beret Girl nwtd J &........................D Fahey 6 36348 Opawa Lola nwtd..........................R Wales 7 85866 Mitcham Trudy nwtd................J McInerney 8 5x585 Born Tasha nwtd...........................R Wales 9 35867 Kia Tere nwtd S &.........................B Evans 10 46675 Silouette Jet nwtd........................... J Allen 10 2.43pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-C1) HEATS NZRSq, 545m 1 48x51 Opawa Pink nwtd..........................R Wales 2 25225 Tucker nwtd.....................................D Lane 3 1455 Holy Grail nwtd J &.......................D Fahey 4 6664x My Giovanni 32.80........................R Wales 5 46526 Mitcham Manering 34.30........J McInerney 6 25441 Jinja Liv 32.96 J M........................McCook

SELECTIONS: Race 1: Homebush Stasser, Homebush Barclay, Mick The Mouse, Marakesh Max, Homebush Showoff Race 2: Shanly Star, Homebush Rehaina, Miss Nina, Homebush George, Impressive High Race 3: Classy Witch, Know Conclusion, Know Shame, Know Threat, Know Pudding Race 4: Sozin’s Assassin, Homebush Monkey, Gracie Lee, Blazing Banjo, Brut Magic Race 5: Mitcham Pru, Punch On Jessie, Cash A Roo, Homebush Comet, Opal Hunter Race 6: Opawa Cutie, Macadoodle, Opawa Slick, Goldstar Ashton, Go Great Race 7: Viking Mafia, Mr Blackjack, Black Stockings, Goldstar Truman, Opawa Dan Race 8: Punters A Hero, Pepper Chimes, Pebble Beach, Miss Honey, Opawa Gonzo Race 9: Beret Girl, Born Tasha, Know Talent, Opawa Lola, Chunk Race 10: Holy Grail, Opawa Pink, Tucker, My Giovanni, Our Nala

7 66143 Shaw Lee 18.25 J M...........................McCook 8 31247 Amuri Magic 18.35....................... J McInerney 9 13337 Hankenstein 18.32........................A Bradshaw 10 51286 Homebush Finn 18.56.................. J McInerney 5 4.24pm RACING AGAIN TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY C4, 310m 1 84562 Wildebeest 18.35..........................A Bradshaw 2 34377 Goldstar Spotty 18.79 S &...................B Evans 3 14432 Starr Blueblood 18.72.................. J McInerney 4 67357 Citizen Aguero nwtd..................... J McInerney 5 15338 Jax Jewel nwtd.................................D Roberts 6 82421 Souffle Sue nwtd.......................... J McInerney 7 56813 Homebush Sayer 18.33................ J McInerney 8 63241 Know Debt 18.67............................... G Cleeve 9 87245 Goldstar Willa 18.68 S &.....................B Evans

10 31868 Magic Jess Lass 18.40...................... C Healey LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track SELECTIONS: Race 1: Homebush Bomber, Homebush Fudge, Homebush Zack, Take A Hint, Sonja Race 2: Longshanks, Eddie Hemi, Haidee Bale, Replica Rango, Goldstar Alaska Race 3: Machine Gunn, Punters Last, Homebush Caesar, Amuri Liv, Sozin’s Azure Race 4: Shaw Lee, Homebush Boots, Amuri Magic, Tee An’ Cee, Sozin’s Empire Race 5: Homebush Sayer, Wildebeest, Know Debt, Starr Blueblood, Souffle Sue

12 5513 Top Ghia (2) 52 13 47301 Black Label tm (9) 57 14 24627 Stella Daze m (4) 57 15 759 Goodthingstaketime (10) 57 Emergencies: Black Label, Stella Daze, Goodthingstaketime 7 4.15pm FAT PIPI PIZZA 1500 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1500m 1 62243 Pableau (10) 59....................... B Murray (a2) 2 0x501 Moreira (17) 58.5 3 45144 Plushenko (7) 58.5......... K Chowdhoory (a2) 4 32032 Verses (6) 58.5..............................K Mudhoo 5 72046 Full Fury (2) 58............................K Kwo (a3) 6 10035 Keep The Cash (13) 57.5.............L Callaway 7 x0x17 O’Shannon (20) 57.................S Macnab (a2) 8 78885 Way Above (11) 57............................ D Hirini 9 0x901 Nicole Ashley td (15) 56.5.......T Comignaghi 10 09539 Garment m (12) 55.5............. S Toolooa (a3) 11 03008 Abbey Kay (3) 54.5 12 0x894 Major Ish Choux (5) 54.5......... K Asano (a2) 13 56658 Boyslightup m (18) 54 14 9x009 El Campeador (4) 55.5 15 68600 Devine Love (1) 54 16 48068 Last Letter (16) 54............................A Balloo 17 90x94 Ripnroll m (8) 56.5 18 09347 Admiral Rous (9) 55.5 19 60443 Our Boy Baz (14) 55.5 20 73697 Zah Wanted td (19) 55.5 Emergencies: Boyslightup, El Campeador, Devine Love, Last Letter, Ripnroll, Admiral Rous, Our Boy Baz, Zah Wanted Blinkers on : Khitan Warrior (R1), June Rose (R4), Zah Wanted (R5), Zah Wanted (R7) Winkers on : Boyslightup (R2), Express Rip (R5), Boyslightup (R7) Winkers off : Khitan Warrior (R1), Zah Wanted (R5), Zah Wanted (R7) Pacifiers off : Boyslightup (R2), Boyslightup (R7)

LEGEND: Runner Form b - Beaten favourite at last start c - Won at this distance on this course d - Won at this distance on another course h - Home track m - Won in heavy going t - Won at track X - Spell of three months Race Information hcp - handicap mdn - maiden nmw - no metropolitan wins opn - open r80 - rating 3yo - nominated age 3yo & up - nominated age and up 3yo f - nominated age and type 3 & 4yos - combined age groups c&g - colts and geldings cg&e - colts, geldings and entires e&g - entires and geldings f&m - fillies and mares hwt - high weight sw - set weight swp - set weights and penalties spa - set weights, penalties and allowances wfa - weight for age wlt - welter weight wfp - weight for age with penalties and allowances SELECTIONS: Race 1: Dublin Rose, The Buffer, Khitan Warrior, Grand Express, Expressive Race 2: Crop, Wynmoore, Fascino Lass, Arnage, Our Prom King Race 3: The Bumper, Shadow King, What’s Up Alf, Top Laurels, Sitarist Race 4: Blair Flight, Hombre, Our Stilettos, Secret Runner, Are You Cereal Race 5: Bluey’s Chance, Express Rip, Two Thirty, Ripnroll, Stella Daze Race 6: Ticket To Ride, Torre Del Greco, Dreaming Easy, Nakyama, Hazelnut Race 7: Verses, Plushenko, Full Fury, Keep The Cash, Way Above

7 87767 Melting World nwtd..................... J Guthrie 8 78746 Our Nala 32.76.............................R Wales 9 35867 Kia Tere nwtd S &.........................B Evans 10 46675 Silouette Jet nwtd........................... J Allen LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Otago dogs

Today at Forbury Park Raceway C2, 545m 1 54664 Goldstar Alaska 33.05 S &..................B Evans 2 65583 Replica Casino nwtd......................... B Pringle 3 72214 Replica Rango nwtd.......................... B Pringle 4 18774 My Girl Sofia nwtd............................. B Healey 5 5x527 Eddie Hemi 32.57................................R Wales 6 18416 Goldstar Flora nwtd S &......................B Evans 7 27311 Longshanks 32.46.........................A Bradshaw 8 61535 Haidee Bale 33.24............................D Roberts 9 54386 Must Be Rusty 32.41.................... J McInerney 10 18378 Shift The Blame 32.60.................. J McInerney 3 3.49pm DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER SPRINT C3, 310m 1 37362 Machine Gunn 18.53.........................R Adcock 2 57123 Amuri Liv nwtd.............................. J McInerney

3 77332 Sozin’s Azure nwtd....................... J McInerney 4 21844 Homebush Caesar 18.37............. J McInerney 5 87285 Homebush Aimee nwtd................ J McInerney 6 36175 Homebush Rapper 18.66............. J McInerney 7 13215 Punters Last nwtd...............................R Wales 8 83485 Goldstar Avalon 19.03 S &..................B Evans 9 56546 Sozin’s Symphony 18.56.............. J McInerney 10 31186 Khatia 18.64................................. J McInerney 4 4.06pm GREEN ISLAND BARBER DASH C5, 310m 1 57113 Homebush Boots 18.58................ J McInerney 2 66116 Homebush Alexei nwtd................. J McInerney 3 63515 Sozin’s Empire 18.45................... J McInerney 4 24522 Tee An’ Cee 18.39.............................B Conner 5 33275 Little Krakatoa 18.64.....................A Bradshaw 6 11623 Opawa Oscar 18.62............................R Wales

Westland gallops Today at Omoto

Westland Racing Club Venue: Omoto Meeting Date: 14 January, 2020 NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 5, 6 and 7 1 12.47pm (NZT) VERNON & VAZEY 1100 $10,000, MDN 2YO&UP, 1100m 1 33x2 Just Tickety Boo 58.5.................... Scratched 2 07052 Grand Express (4) 58.5...............D Prastiyou 3 06327 The Buffer (6) 57..........................L Callaway 4 4x507 Khitan Warrior (2) 57 5 4 He’s Gangster 57.......................... Scratched 6 7x6 Yannick (1) 57................ K Chowdhoory (a2) 7 x4334 Dublin Rose b (7) 56.5.....................J Laking 8 82434 Exclaim 56.5................................. Scratched 9 89431 Expressive td (5) 56.5.............. K Asano (a2) 10 09 Don’t Doubt Choux (8) 56.5..........K Mudhoo 11 Maidinthemist (9) 55.....................T Moseley 12 30779 Show Cloud 56.5........................... Scratched 13 09087 Ataahualuvthedream (3) 56.5..........A Balloo Emergencies: Show Cloud, Ataahualuvthedream 2 1.22pm NEW WORLD HOKITIKA 1100 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1100m 1 36342 Mediterranean Star b (9) 60..........K Mudhoo 2 58616 Our Prom King td (13) 58.5............... D Hirini 3 59571 Bruzo td (11) 58 4 626x8 Take Me There m (5) 57.5................J Laking 5 23224 Arnage m (16) 57.........................L Callaway 6 47283 Promising m (7) 57.......................K Kwo (a3) 7 8x615 Kate The Great (10) 56.5....... S Toolooa (a3) 8 53170 Montreux Miss (8) 56............... K Asano (a2) 9 x0344 Wynmoore m (1) 56.........................A Balloo 10 42712 Crop b (3) 55.5........................T Comignaghi 11 x2390 Fascino Lass d (14) 55.5......... B Murray (a2) 12 46x56 Whitney m (15) 55.5......................T Moseley 13 6x303 Diva Express (12) 54.............S Macnab (a2) 14 09004 Lady Davone (6) 54 15 56658 Boyslightup m (4) 54 16 09009 Titanium Jack (2) 55 Emergencies: Whitney, Diva Express, Lady Davone,

Boyslightup, Titanium Jack 3 1.57pm HOKITIKA BUSINESSES CUP 2000 $20,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 2000m 1 215x6 Zentangle dm (6) 63.5.............. K Asano (a2) 2 23035 The Bumper m (2) 60 3 27043 Shadow King dm (11) 58.5....S Macnab (a2) 4 41327 Sitarist d (10) 57.5 5 15534 Top Laurels (5) 56.5....... K Chowdhoory (a2) 6 44027 What’s Up Alf m (8) 56.5 7 23366 Pamir (4) 55..................................T Moseley 8 90030 Savapak (7) 54.5..................... B Murray (a2) 9 8x956 Locally Sauced dm (12) 54..........L Callaway 10 026x0 Larrikin (9) 54......................... S Toolooa (a3) 11 85616 Oceans Away 54........................... Scratched 12 x0846 Producer 54.................................. Scratched 13 96865 Em Kay Pops m (13) 54 14 07080 Francis Drake 54........................... Scratched 15 45144 Plushenko (1) 54 16 60443 Our Boy Baz (3) 54 Emergencies: Em Kay Pops, Francis Drake, Plushenko, Our Boy Baz 4 2.32pm VERSATILE WEST COAST / HOKITIKA GUARDIAN 1500 $10,000, MDN, 1500m 1 53221 Secret Runner t (3) 58.5........S Macnab (a2) 2 52x95 Hombre (14) 58.5 3 x2034 Blair Flight (9) 58.5...........................J Laking 4 40936 Bogatyr 58.5.................................. Scratched 5 494 Are You Cereal (5) 58.5.................K Mudhoo 6 955 Up My Sleeve (6) 58.5.................K Kwo (a3) 7 02 Spindleshanks (12) 56.5 8 0x205 Iwonderwai (13) 56.5..............T Comignaghi 9 0x034 Te Mokopuna (8) 56.5...................T Moseley 10 00484 Walk With Kings 56.5.................... Scratched 11 759 Goodthingstaketime (15) 56.5.K Chowdhoory (a2) 12 4535 Our Stilettos b (2) 55....................L Callaway 13 65 Hijacked 58.5................................ Scratched 14 76 Magical Mystery (16) 56.5...............A Balloo

15 8x9 Just A Promiss (11) 55 16 05909 Blue Dann (7) 58.5 17 976x1 My Hugo td (4) 58.5 18 50086 June Rose (1) 56.5 19 30779 Show Cloud 56.5........................... Scratched 20 468x0 Belle Of Georgia (10) 56.5 Emergencies: Hijacked, Magical Mystery, Just A Promiss, Blue Dann, My Hugo, June Rose, Show Cloud, Belle Of Georgia 5 3.07pm WESTLAND FARM SERVICES 1500 $11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1500m 1 62072 Bluey’s Chance m (1) 59..................A Balloo 2 33x01 Teddytwinkletoes t (8) 59........ B Murray (a2) 3 07080 Francis Drake (9) 58.5........... S Toolooa (a3) 4 5x370 Two Thirty tm (11) 58.5..........S Macnab (a2) 5 45341 Billy Mav td (2) 57.5.......................... D Hirini 6 79174 Express Rip (10) 57.5.............T Comignaghi 7 66252 Vee Twelve (6) 56.5.......................K Mudhoo 8 24627 Stella Daze m (12) 56.................D Prastiyou 9 90x94 Ripnroll m (4) 54...................... K Asano (a2) 10 09347 Admiral Rous (3) 54......................T Moseley 11 60443 Our Boy Baz (5) 54......................K Kwo (a3) 12 73697 Zah Wanted td (13) 54 13 61667 Times Time m (7) 56 Emergency: Times Time 6 3.41pm RENDEL FOSTER MEMORIAL MISS SCENICLAND STAKES $20,000, WFA F&M, 1500m 1 18172 Ticket To Ride m (3) 57............ K Asano (a2) 2 11091 Torre Del Greco m (8) 57.......S Macnab (a2) 3 6x743 Dreaming Easy m (11) 57.............K Mudhoo 4 46x22 Nakyama m (6) 57................. S Toolooa (a3) 5 38313 Hazelnut tm (7) 57.......................K Kwo (a3) 6 0x811 Vouch (13) 57..............................D Prastiyou 7 07820 Miss Doherty (1) 57.........................J Laking 8 25508 Tuilana dm (15) 57..................T Comignaghi 9 61667 Times Time m (12) 57.... K Chowdhoory (a2) 10 44631 Heaven Knows tm (5) 57..............L Callaway 11 09P50 Madam Makfi (14) 57....................T Moseley

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Reporter The Ashburton Guardian has a great opportunity for a reporter with several years’ experience in the newsroom of a daily newspaper who wants to take their career to the next level. We are a small news team, working in a fast paced environment. As a member of our team your daily workload could include anything from breaking news to community news and everything in between. Your working day will be varied and no two days will be the same. The person we are seeking will be a highly motivated self-starter who can produce several stories each day, both from their own rounds and from their contacts within the community. You will have a passion for news and must be able to produce fast, accurate and engaging copy. For the right person, there could be an opportunity to move into a more senior role in our news team. We offer the successful applicant an opportunity to live in a progressive district with a wide range of sport and cultural facilities, easy access to some of New Zealand’s best skiing, tramping and aquatic activities and affordable housing.

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Daily Events

January 14 & 15, 2020

TUESDAY

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

10am - 4pm ASHBURTON MUSEUM. The Topp Twins interactive exhibition celebrating NZ’s comedy duo. West Street Ashburton.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display. Open daily with extended hours on a

Saturday and Wednesday. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

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10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. 10am - 4pm ASHBURTON MUSEUM. The Topp Twins interactive exhibition celebrating NZ’s comedy duo. West Street Ashburton.

10.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON STEADY AS YOU GO. Gentle exercises, ring Age Concern 308 6917. Buffalo Lodge hall, Cox Street. 10.30am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display. Open daily with extended hours on a Saturday and Wednesday. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Seated class for people with limited mobility. $3 per session. MSA social hall, Havelock Street (excludes school holidays). 11.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Midweek service and lunch. 48 Allens Raod, Allenton.

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome. Ashburton Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed most public holidays. 1.30pm AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON STEADY AS YOU GO. Gentle exercises, for more details phone. Age Concern 308 6917. Buffalo Lodge hall, Cox Street.

9am MSA TAI CHI. Men only exercises and Tai Chi (this is a new class). $3 per session. MSA social hall (excludes school holidays). 10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

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Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): To what degree are you responsible for the mistakes of your forebears? And what are you willing to do in the name of rectifying their wrongs? This is the question that subtly guides the day’s patterns. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’ll be looking for proof that another person’s passions are directed to a somewhat realistic understanding of you as opposed to a projection of their own making. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Most of urgency is ego (your own or someone else’s) needing external validation. Were you to respond to everything that passes as urgent, you wouldn’t have time to do what’s important. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You can’t put a price tag on thoughtfulness. You’ll exchange something specific that proves you’re tuned in to another person. This goes beyond commerce and is deeper than courteousness. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): No one is shallow for thinking appearances matter. Of course they do. We use visual cues to get around, assess situations and know what’s expected. Shallowness is making appearances matter too much. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Everyone is a novice about something. Though innocence must be lost to move to the next realm, what is gained in the way of awareness, humour, wit, taste, etc. will be a trade that’s more than fair. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Girl Scouts vow to live by the Girl Scout law. Postal workers vow to deliver the mail regardless of weather. And physicians vow to do no harm. Today you’ll be made aware of the vows you live by. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Beware of those who would rather be popular than serve others, or who would rather be famous than great. In a balanced venture, ideally those qualities will emerge together. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): To count the ways in which a certain person doesn’t meet your expectations would only mire you in a joyless thought pattern. Instead, focus on getting your needs met. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You won’t keep wearing a sweater that gives you a rash, and you shouldn’t stay close to people who irritate you. If it can’t be helped, change analysis of their actions. “Irksome” is one interpretation. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): If anyone keeps you waiting more than 30 minutes today, leave – not out of anger but rather from a desire to communicate your respect for time in general, and your boundaries in particular. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Your lifestyle isn’t just about how you eat, where you live, or what you do. It’s also a coping style and a way of managing the complexities of society. What about it is working? What isn’t?

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NG, Moy Kim – On January 9, 2020 peacefully at St Andrew's Home and Hospital Dunedin. Aged 108 years. Loved wife of the late Fook Ying Ng. Loved mother of Frank and Betty (both deceased), and Wendy, Stanley (deceased) and Eva, Phillip and Helen (both deceased), Alan and Rita (both deceased), and Helen, Anne and Jim Yee, Tom and Suzanna, Fred and Maureen, Jack and Kay. A loved grandma, great grandma, and great great grandma of all her grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of the Totara unit at St Andrew's for their love and care of Moy. A service for Moy will be held in Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin on Thursday, January 16 at 1pm followed by burial in the Ashburton Cemetery on SATURDAY, January 18 at 12 noon.

SKILLING, Nisbet Irene Georgena – Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on January 13, 2020. Aged 95 years. Wife of the late Ron. Loved mother and mother-inlaw of Annette and Les Wickstead (Australia), Lyall (Australia), Carolyn and Les Donaldson and loved grandma of Jason, and Julian and great grandma of Ally, and Jessie; and Tristan. Loved auntie of all her nieces and nephews. No flowers by request please, but donations to the Blind Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to Skilling family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank Rest Home and Ashburton Hospital for their special care and attention they gave to Nisbet. A service to celebrate Nisbet’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on THURSDAY, January 16, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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NZ Situation

Wind km/h less than 30 fine

fog

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

Canterbury Plains

rain

snow

hail

60 plus

TODAY

TOMORROW

Fine apart from areas of morning and evening cloud. Light winds and sea breezes. Fine, areas of morning and evening cloud. Northeasterly breezes. Fine, areas of morning and evening cloud. Northeasterly breezes.

SATURDAY

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

9 noon 3

1:05

fine

Fine, apart from areas of morning and evening cloud, and isolated afternoon showers about the main divide and mainly south of Mt Cook. Light winds.

Greymouth

fine

Christchurch

fine

Timaru

fine

FRIDAY

Queenstown

fine

Dunedin

fine

Invercargill

fine

Frankfurt Geneva Hobart Hong Kong Honolulu Islamabad Jakarta Johannesburg Kuala Lumpur London Los Angeles Madrid Melbourne Moscow Nadi

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

11 9 24 21 27 15 32 24 33 14 18 7 30 1 30

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

5 -1 15 16 22 -1 25 15 22 7 8 -1 18 -1 21

rain drizzle fine rain fine fine fine showers rain fine drizzle showers cloudy cloudy cloudy

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

Thursday 9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

1:37 7:45 2:00 8:16 2:32 8:45 2:56 9:15 3:30 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 6:07 am Set 9:16 pm

Bad fishing

Rise 6:08 am Set 9:15 pm Bad

9 pm

Last quarter

Bad fishing

Bad

Rise 12:17 am Set 12:05 pm

New moon

Bad fishing

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9:46

Rise 6:09 am Set 9:15 pm

Set 10:50 am

Set 9:34 am Rise 11:47 pm

8 12 35 26 12 12 2 32 7 27 20 18 13 13 8

4 9 20 24 1 8 -5 25 1 19 16 9 4 4 0

2:43 pm

24 25 19 19 16 21 19 18 18 19 23 18 17

River Levels

14 9 12 8 11 11 7 10 7 9 10 11 7

cumecs

1.07

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

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 362.6 Nth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

7.39

Sth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

6.97

Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday

169.9

Waitaki Kurow at 2:05 pm, yesterday

446.7

Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

7:21

Bad

showers

Blenheim

Napier

fine

Wednesday 6

fine

Forecasts for today

34 11 32 10 28 33 20 24 34 31 34 19 20 6 5

Tuesday 6

Hamilton

Nelson

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing m am 3 3

showers

fine

Fine, apart from areas of morning and evening cloud, and isolated afternoon showers south of Mt Cook. Light winds.

Fine, areas of morning and evening cloud. Northeasterly breezes.

Auckland

Wellington

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

overnight max low

Palmerston North fine

FZL: Above 3000m

Mainly fine, but areas of morning and evening cloud, and isolated afternoon showers possible in the south. Winds at 1000m and 2000m: Light.

THURSDAY

World Weather

FZL: Above 3000m

Fine, apart from areas of morning and evening cloud. Winds at 1000m and 2000m: Light.

Fine apart from areas of morning and evening cloud. Light winds and sea breezes.

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NZ Today

Canterbury High Country

TODAY

Tuesday, 14 January 2020

A weakening front lies over the upper North Island today, while a ridge over the South Island builds across the lower North Island. The ridge remains over the South Island during the week.

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TOMORROW: Morning and evening cloud otherwise fine. Afternoon E.

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TODAY: Fine apart from some morning and evening cloud. E.

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Ashburton Forecast

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 15.9 17.7 Max to 4pm 8.0 Minimum 3.1 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm January to date 3.8 Avg Jan to date 24 2020 to date 3.8 24 Avg year to date Wind km/h E 24 At 4pm Strongest gust E 37 Time of gust 2:39pm

to 4pm yesterday

Methven

Christchurch Airport

Timaru Airport

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Williams ‘super proud’

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Edmund Fordyce (second right), with his New Zealand team-mates after taking out the 2020 Golf Croquet World Team Championship in Nelson.

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Fordyce a world champ By Jaime Pitt-MacKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

Mid Canterbury’s Edmund Fordyce has played a key role in New Zealand lifting the 2020 Golf Croquet World Team Championship at the weekend. The tournament, which was held at the Nelson Hinemoa Croquet Club, is contested between New Zealand, Ireland, Australia, the United States, England, South Africa, Sweden and Egypt, who New Zealand played in the final.

The final, played over Saturday and Sunday, saw Fordyce and his team-mates Duncan Dixon, Felix Webby and Josh Freeth trail 2-3 at the end of play on Saturday, with bad light bringing 12 hours of play to a close. On Sunday, New Zealand came out strongly, and after splitting the first two games of the day, the New Zealand team dominated the singles winning four straight matches to win the test 7-4, defending the title New Zealand won in 2016.

It is the second world title Fordyce has won this year after claiming the Under-21 Golf Croquet World Championship title in England earlier this year. Fordyce came out on top in all three of his singles matches against the Egyptians, first defeating Hamy Erian 7-4, 7-4, before beating Amr Alebiary 7-3, 7-5. In his final match he was able to defeat Mohamed Karem 7-2, 7-2. The seven-day event is one of six world events held by the World

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Croquet Federation. The Kiwi foursome had been in fine form throughout the week, dropping only two matches out of 18 in disposing of Australia, England and Ireland. They found things more difficult in their semi-final against the United States however. After NZ led 4-2 on Thursday in the race to seven match wins, American Danny Huneycutt closed the gap to 4-3 after beating Fordyce 7-6, 4-7, 7-5 in the

early singles match, before Dixon and Webby restored the buffer to 5-3 with a 7-4, 7-4 doubles win over Ben Rothman and David Maloof. Sherif Abdelwahab’s 7-6, 7-6 victory over Freeth and Maloof’s defeat of Webby meant the Kiwis held a slim 6-5 lead and relied on singles wins to Dixon over Rothman (7-4, 7-3) and Fordyce over Abdelwahab (7-4, 7-6) late on Friday afternoon to secure a finals spot.

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