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Big drinking water changes looming

By Sue Newman

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Tough new community water supply regulations are coming and these could see Ashburton District ratepayers forced to help fund water supply improvements in towns and cities that for years have under invested in their own infrastructure improvements.

This week district councillors discussed changes in the service delivery and funding of water supplies across the country, part of the Water Services Regulator Bill legislation that will establish a framework for safer, more affordable and more reliable water services.

This will set higher water quality

standards and could see the way supplies are managed in the Ashburton District pass out of local hands into the hands of a large regulator. To forestall that possibility, the Ashburton District Council has partnered with Mackenzie, Timaru, Waimate and Waitaki councils to investigate a raft of voluntary changes that could see a smaller regulator group established.

The Central South Water collaboration is working on possible collaborative arrangements to avoid having a deal foisted on them by the government, council service delivery manager Neil McCann said.

“It’s about working together in a meaningful way by sharing re-

sources. If we can show we can work as a sub region it may avoid having things imposed on us,” he said.

The establishment of a new water regulator clearly signalled there was change in the water space and there was every indication the new regulations would be much tougher and higher standards would be set, council chief executive Hamish Riach said.

The changes would impact on all 74 territorial local authorities that supplied water and the costs of meeting the new standards was likely to be considerable for many of those councils, he said.

“We’re talking a fundamental change to the way water is deliv-

ered to communities.”

While the framework of that delivery had not yet been determined, it could be by a number of collaborative groups such as the central south group or it could be anything from one national regulator or one large South Island regulator, Riach said.

“The government has been encouraging us in that context to see if we can sharpen our minds and to see if there is a better way, by working collaboratively, that we can deliver water in the very different regulatory environment that is coming.”

The central group, like similar groups around the country, was trying to get ahead of the curve

to see if they could come up with their own solutions, he said.

Councillor Angus McKay was concerned the changes could impact heavily on councils, such as Ashburton, that had invested in keeping their infrastructure up to scratch.

There would be initial and ongoing costs with the new legislation but how they would be covered wasn’t clear, he said.

The central collaboration group has applied for government funding for its investigation work but the council’s share of costs is still likely to be $35,000.

The Water Services Regulator Bill is likely to enacted later this year.

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Playcentre fun heads to the Plains Cullen Young (centre) and Anna Young (right) take a spin on the model trains at a xPlaycentre event at the Plains Railway Museum yesterday. Parents and children from five of Mid Canterbury’s seven playcentres came together for the event. Longbeach and Rakaia Playcentre supervisor Jenese Houston said all the playcentres tried to get together for group events at least three times a year to let the children and parents interact. The event was also held to promote Playcentre Awareness Week next week, and all playcentres will be open to visitors to see what they are about.

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Better intersection warnings needed

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STOCKTAKE SALE Colouring in their school day Bright and colourful was the aim of the day at Allenton School yesterday as the entire school threw its support behind the Colour Your Day initiative which is supporting St John. Students and teachers dressed up in their brightest clothes, that matched their house colours, for a gold coin donation. Teacher Julie Tayles said they aimed to run one fundraiser a term, and that they were happy to support the new St John initiative. Once the coins were counted the school had raised just over $472. Colour Your Day was birthed as a way New Zealanders across the nation could respond to the March 15 tragedy in Christchurch, and it was decided in 2020 that funds raised should go towards St John for their first response work and work in the community.

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Local GPs ready to manage Covid-19 Ashburton’s GPs are preparing to manage any potential coronovirus cases and are working under the guidance of the Canterbury Primary Response Group, (CPRG).

In terms of keeping the public informed spokesperson Dr Emma Andrew said the district’s medical professionals were following the messages and information that they have from the Ministry of Health and CPRG. It was important that anyone

travelling from overseas, arriving within the last 14 days from China, Iran, Italy and Korea, should self-isolate for 14 days. There was a dedicated healthline number to ring for advice; and people needed to be aware that there could be a 10 minute wait time before callers were able to speak to anyone.

She’s advising them to be patient and stay on the line.

The Covid-19 phone number is 0800 358 5453.

Anyone suspecting they were unwell with cold or flu-like symptoms should phone healthline or their medical centre first, rather than presenting directly to a clinic, Andrew said.

“They can then speak to a nurse who will triage them and decide whether they need to be physically seen. This is to help limit the spread of viral infections. It may be that people will also require telephone-based follow-up.”

The high rate of intersection accidents in the Ashburton District means a new way has to be found to alert motorists they are approaching those high risk areas, says Ashburton mayor Neil Brown.

At this week’s council infrastructure committee meeting Brown said the council needed to be coming up with solutions for motorist alerts because the traditional signs on posts weren’t working. Large red warning signs painted on state highways at the approach to a rail crossing could be something the council’s roading teams could consider, he said.

“You can’t miss them. They’re a very effective way of letting you know a hazard is coming up.

Should we be looking at putting something like this on our roads to alert people that there’s an intersection ahead?”

Everyone who drove over the red warning markings saw them and it was clear they were more effective than a sign on a post.

And they were probably cheaper too, Brown said.

“We have to ask, should we be looking at doing this?”

The issue of intersection safety and the red road marking option had been discussed at a recent road safety meeting, councillor Lynette Lovett said.

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If someone suspected they may have coronavirus, whether mild or severe, they should ring the Covid-19 phone number for advice rather than calling at their medical centre and they should be prepared to self-isolate for 14 days, she said.

There were also guidelines on the healthinfo website, Ministry of Health website and CPRG website on personal care and preparing for 14 days of self-isolation.

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n the March 15 terror attack last year, a lone gunman killed worshippers at two Christchurch mosques before being apprehended as he headed towards Ashburton.

Three Mid Cantabrians were among the fatalities, they were Ashburton restauranteur Imran Khan, former Ashburton Hospital heart doctor Amjad Hamid and Hinds dairy farm worker Kamel Harwish.

Ashburton Muslim Association president Mohamed Diab spoke in the lead-up to the anniversary this week of the dismay he felt as the attack unfolded.

He said he had just finished worshipping alongside other Muslims at Friday afternoon prayers at the Ashburton Masjid, when one of the members told of what they had heard was happening in Christchurch.

A gunman had opened fire at Al Noor Mosque about 1.40pm, followed by the Linwood Mosque.

“We couldn’t believe it actually, until we saw the news. Because it’s something that’s not us, it’s not New Zealand,” he said.

Ever since, he had very much missed those he had worshipped alongside over the years who were killed, mentioning in particular his close friend Khan.

Yet, Diab and fellow Muslims found much peace in their religion, knowing that their brothers and sisters had gone to a better life.

And each and every one were remembered in doaa, or supplication, following their many prayer times each day.

This was the remembrance that Muslims embraced as part of their faith and they would not be holding any commemorations of the attack in Ashburton.

Members would, however, be attending an emergency management training seminar at the masjid this weekend, alongside police.

It was just coincidence it was being held this weekend, as the date suited the company which was leading it.

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Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of the March 15 terror attacks, and Ashburton Muslims will pause to remember the friends they have lost. Susan Sandys reports.

case of something like a terror attack would be covered, as well as what to do in the case of other emergencies, such as a fire or earthquake.

Diab said despite the terrorist attack one year ago, he felt safe while worshipping in Ashburton and safe living in New Zealand.

Ever since immigrating here in 2006, he had been overwhelmed with the kindness of everyone he had met. Today he works at Silver Fern Farms Fairton and he and his wife have four children.

“We consider Ashburton our home town,” Diab said.

He said it had been a privilege for the association, which has about 70 members, to be involved this week in hosting the Togetherness Tour, alongside the Ashburton Newcomers’ Society.

The Togetherness Tour, Kotahitanga, featured international speaker John Fontain.

Fontain was born in Manchester, UK, to a working class Christian family. He was a jazz singer and a successful diamond trader until he accepted Islam and

The Togetherness Tour stopped off in Ashburton this week on its way around New Zealand, with the message of understanding to break down barriers.

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Newcomers co-ordinator Adi Avnit said the tour went very well, with about 30 participants overall, including Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown and members of the local Muslim community.

“The speakers shared the message it’s all about knowing more and understanding to break down barriers,” he said.

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olice will be supporting commemorative events around New Zealand to mark the one-year anniversary of the Christchurch terror attacks.

Fifty-one people lost their lives in the attacks, but it could have been many more if it was not for the rapid response of officers who were able to apprehend the gunman 18 minutes after they first responded to the incident.

Police said yesterday there would be an increased presence in Christchurch over the next

few days, with officers at a call to prayer at Horncastle Arena yesterday and the National Remembrance Service tomorrow.

Police would also be present at local mosques and a number of other events throughout the country. In some locations officers would be armed.

Armed officers guarded the Ashburton Masjid following the attacks last year, however, it is unclear as to whether they will be doing so again for the anniversary.

A police spokesperson told the Guardian they were not able to discuss specific details of security matters for operational reasons.

Meanwhile, Ashburton Muslims are among those who will be attending the National Remembrance Service tomorrow.

Ashburton dad El Ouafi Aghoutan said he had been officially invited and was looking forward to going, as it would give him an opportunity to remember his dear friends who were killed.

He said he still carries the trauma of what happened, with memories flashing back from time to time.

He talked to the Guardian last year after the attacks and was grateful to be alive at the time.

He said he had first of all thought it was a joke when he saw the gunman shooting near the Linwood Mosque at the start of Friday prayers.

“I thought he might be like just trying to scare people,” he recounted at the time.

Aghoutan had been running late for Friday prayers and reflected that those few minutes of tardiness most likely saved his life.

As he pulled up in his car on Linwood Avenue, he saw the gunman about 30 metres in front of him near the footpath shooting into the carpark area of the mosque.

As the gunman looked around, Aghoutan instinctively reversed his car to get away.

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: WE REMEMBER Ashburton dad El Ouafi Aghoutan survived last year’s terror attack.

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Showing support outside the Ashburton Masjid following New Zealand’s darkest day.

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Ashburton residents (from left) Natasha, Abdul, Shabina Hussein and Rajab Mzee remembered their friend Imran Khan.

Heartfelt messages flowed onto the pages of a condolence book, pictured with Adi Avnit.

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But then suddenly the gunman got into a vehicle and drove away.

Aghoutan drove into the carpark and saw three dead people and guns on the ground. He walked to the door of the mosque and saw people screaming and running.

He had the heartbreak of knowing his dear friend Imran Khan was among his much-loved brothers killed at the site.

Aghoutan is a regular worshipper at the Ashburton Masjid and

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also visits the Al Noor Mosque regularly; it was his first time visiting the Linwood Mosque.

“What’s happened we never expect this to be in New Zealand.”

Among Ashburton residents reeling after the tragedy were Abdul Hussein and his wife Shabina, who remembered the 46-year-old Khan as a humble family man with a big heart.

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weekend following the attacks, but instead were consoling each other, and relatives and friends who visited.

“He was someone who was more than a brother to me,” said Abdul at the time.

“He was close to everyone in the community.”

This included not just the Muslim community, but the wider Ashburton community as he got to know many through his warm

personality as he operated Indian Minar on East Street, which was Ashburton’s first Indian restaurant, and then Nando’s on Burnett Street.

Ashburton residents showed their dismay at the attacks in the days to come and were among those from throughout the country who embraced those suffering in their midst.

An ever-growing collection of flowers and tributes adorned

the fence in front of the Ashburton Masjid and on the Tuesday evening following the attacks a candlelight vigil was held at the Ashburton Domain, attended by many hundreds from throughout Mid Canterbury.

Local leaders and identities spoke to the large crowd, the national anthem was sung and balloons for each of the deceased were released into the sky. continued over page

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Floral tributes adorned the gates of the Ashburton Masjid.

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Mid Cantabrians embraced those who had lost loved ones as they gathered at a candlelight vigil following the terror attack.

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Armed officers stood guard outside the Ashburton Masjid following the terrorist attack.

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From P5 Heartfelt messages of support flowed on to the pages of a condolence book at Ashburton Community House, while Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon held an open day at the masjid and helped arrange a community garden planting.

Today Falloon is among those reflecting on the year since New Zealand’s darkest day.

He said he did not plan to attend the remembrance service in Christchurch.

“I understand that many of the victims and their families don’t

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want a service to go ahead and I respect their wishes,” Falloon said.

Falloon was referring to some members of New Zealand’s Muslim community voicing unhappiness about the service going ahead, with part of the issue being that marking anniversaries was not typical in Islamic culture.

“I will take a few moments to remember those we’ve lost and the suffering of those caught up in the tragic events of that day,” Falloon said.

He said the racial hate which

sparked the attacks remained an issue.

“As we’ve seen in recent months, with extremist groups like Action Zealandia targeting MPs’ offices, we do have a problem with a small number of people becoming radicalised online,” Falloon said.

“I think what’s changed is that we recognise it, we don’t sweep it under the carpet in a way that some might have, we’ve got better at calling it out.

“That’s important. We can’t combat something we don’t recognise or acknowledge,” he said.

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What is COVID-19?

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How is it spread?

COVID-19, like the flu, can be spread from person to person. When a person who has COVID-19 coughs, sneezes or talks, they may spread droplets containing the virus a short distance, which quickly settle on surrounding surfaces.

You may get infected by the virus if you touch those surfaces or objects and then touch your mouth, nose or eyes.

That’ s why it’ s really important to use good hygiene, regularly wash and thoroughly dry your hands, and use good cough etiquette.

What can I do to stop COVID-19 spreading?

•Cough or sneeze into your elbow or by covering your mouth and nose with tissues.

•Put used tissues in the bin or a bag immediately.

•Wash your hands with soap and water often (for at least 20 seconds).

•Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell.

•Don’ t touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.

•Avoid personal contact, such as kissing, sharing cups or food with sick people.

•Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects, such as doorknobs.

•Stay home if you feel unwell and call Healthline on 0800 358 5453.

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In brief Market in Lowcliffe People will get the chance to taste a variety of different cultures all in a rural setting at the Lowcliffe Market today. The event is being organised by Chilean Maureen Mundaca who has run a stall selling corn pies at the Multicultural Bite. There will be yoga classes, salsa dancing, South African, Chilean and Argentine food and barbecue and items like second hand clothes will be for sale. The market will open at 9.30am and will run until 2pm at 94 Brogdens Road.

Hearing seminar Recognising the need to assist those who use hearing aids, the Ashburton Hearing Association is holding a public seminar March 18, 2020. Taking place in the Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton at 1.30pm. the seminar will provide an opportunity to learn about, the onset of hearing loss, getting a hearing aid/s, what to expect from hearing aids, how to cope with hearing aids and how to cope in group situations. After Hearing Tutor Heather Talbot has spoken about these topics there will be a question and answer session and a chance to chat. Afternoon tea provided and admission is free but a gold coin donation would be appreciated. For catering purposes those wishing to attend are asked to contact the Seniors Centre or by phoning 308 3295 or to email geegeeber@gmail.com

Tinwald Garden Club event On March 26 past and present club members are gathering at the Hotel Ashburton to celebrate the club’s 60th birthday. If you would like to attend, call Pam Tait on 027 355-373 or 307-1238.

Tighter borders likely NZME Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there will be new border restrictions for New Zealand in light of the escalating Covid-19 pandemic.

The Government is also looking at what measures need to be put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus to Pacific nations.

The travel restrictions will be hashed out over the weekend and decisions are likely in the next 48 hours.

There are still no new confirmed cases of Covid-19, with the number in New Zealand confirmed at five with two more probable cases.

Speaking to media yesterday afternoon, Ardern did not rule out a ban on travellers coming in from Europe – as President Donald Trump announced for travellers into the US yesterday.

She also did not rule out restrictions for people coming from the US where the outbreak has also been escalated with more than 1000 infected and 41 deaths.

“We have to be concerned where we’ve seen outbreaks in any part of the globe.”

Current travel restrictions in New Zealand include a ban on foreigners coming to New Zealand from China and Iran.

And people coming from Italy and South Korea have to self-isolate for 14 days, while health officials have been empowered to quarantine cruise ships and planes, if necessary.

But there are issues which need to be worked through with the special Covid-19

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For example, some medications come into New Zealand on passenger flights so the Government needed to ensure access to those wasn’t cut off.

There are also likely to be restrictions on travel from New Zealand to the Pacific.

Given the recent measles outbreak in Samoa and New Zealand has a responsibility as the “gateway to the Pacific” to do all it can to prevent transmission of Covid-19 to those nations, Ardern said.

“We are exploring what would have some impact, what could have some effect, what could provide potentially an extra layer of protection.

“We take very seriously our duty of care.”

This was among the reasons the Pasifika Festival in Auckland at the weekend has

now been cancelled.

About 60,000 people were expected to attend over the two days with many flying in from the Pacific for the festival.

Ardern said this would affect the ability to contact-trace and treat possible cases within our healthcare system if they then returned home.

And being held in Auckland, it was closer to the confirmed cases, and the Pacific had its first confirmed case in the last 36 hours, Ardern said.

Tahitian parliamentarian Maina Sage, who returned from Paris at the weekend, tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday.

Earlier, Ardern said the memorial to mark the one-year anniversary of the March 15 attacks will go ahead despite Pasifika being cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic.

She acknowledged that could change in the next 24 hours if advice changes.

Ardern confirmed there will be more cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand.

The Government is working to flatten the curve of the infection rate of the virus.

Asked why the Government isn’t temperature testing at the airport, Ardern said the issue was that doing so only picked up people with symptoms and that could lead to a false sense of security.

There was a concern this would lead people to be lenient with self-isolation if they’d come from an affected country but didn’t have a temperature.

Ardern once again urged anyone who felt sick to stay home.

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A tour group of about 40 is stuck in limbo at Rome airport, without a flight home.

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Tour group stuck in Rome NZME Around 40 New Zealanders are stuck in Rome without a flight home because of travel bans introduced to stop the spread of coronavirus.

The group could not leave Leonardo da Vinci International Airport because they were scheduled to stop off in Sydney on their way to Auckland.

“The issue is that the Australians have closed their borders to us, even for transit so we can’t even go through on a transit flight,” said Therese Macdonald, who was on honeymoon.

She said their touring company Tripadeal had suggested they book a flight on Emirates – which was not affected by travel bans – at a cost of $5500.

“Nobody has [the money] after paying for a 17-day tour which lasted half a day and four nights confined to our hotel. It is pretty grim,” she said.

The group is worried about how they will get home.

“Tomorrow is the last day the airport is open and there are cancellations everywhere, the board has more cancellations than flights out.”

There are more than 134,000 confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide, a further 4900-odd had died with Italy one of the

worst affected countries.

Macdonald said people were becoming restless at their situation.

“We’re sitting around waiting to get a motel for the night but not knowing what’s happening tomorrow,” she said.

“Everyone is getting a bit hungry, tired and sweaty – it’s bloody stressful. Some have lost the plot, some are getting a bit sad but we’re all really upset.”

Macdonald and her husband Brett arrived in Italy on March 5, two days ahead of the tour group.

The entire tour group got just half a day of touring before the nation was locked down and they have had to spend their time in confinement.

“When the tour actually arrived here we were told we couldn’t go anywhere. Northern Italy was closed,” Macdonald said.

“That’s not Tripadeal’s fault, we understand that, but at that point, they should have started sending us home and they didn’t.

“Tripadeal is trying to help us out but they can’t do anything, or don’t appear to be. People are starting to get really heated and tearful.”

The group was being assisted by the New Zealand Embassy in Rome, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said.

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‘Learn to understand’ RNZ An elderly Aucklander says people should learn to understand others with openness and respect and avoid causing sufferings to others as the one year anniversary of the Christchurch mass shooting drawing close.

The story of World War Two veteran John Sato taking four buses to join an anti-racism march in central Auckland after the shootings in March touched many people around the world last year.

He said the killings had kept him awake at night and hoped people can all learn to be more understanding.

Sato lives alone after his wife and only daughter passed away. He does his cooking and washing himself and keeps his house tidy and clean.

He enjoys listening to classical music and browsing old photos of his family and friends displayed on walls, tables and shelves. He also appreciates the different shades of green of the trees while having breakfast.

Sato turned 96 in January, but he said it was just another number and he already felt more fortunate than many others.

He still remembered how he started from his home in Howick and stopped at a mosque in Pakuranga before going to the city centre last year.

“All on the wall were flowers and I thought that was lovely. That shows something – you don’t have to be a Muslim or any other religion. It shows a person cares,” he said, adding that he’d love to visit again.

“I would like to go there with respect.

You’re not putting yourself above them ...

You go with openness. You’re there to learn to understand.”

Sato said he felt very sad for those who were hurt in the events and the hurt may last for the rest of their lives.

He also had things to say about those who committed atrocities like the March attacks.

“I can’t understand anyone that does these things, but when you look around the world and listen to things that are going on.

You understand a bit that they are lost. They don’t understand. It’s very sad for them too.

“They’ve got to learn some time, but that’s something they’ve got to do. It’s not me to teach them because I’m learning too.”

Born to a Scottish mother and a Japanese father, Sato said he had been through racism growing up in Australia.

“In western Australia that time, they were very, very frightened of Japanese and if you’re half one race and half another, you’re a half-breed, very low down.

“I was very much aware of it for many, many years, even when I came back here.

It’s something – a lack of understanding on other people’s part. You mustn’t feel unkindly towards them.”

People all walked on the same earth and breathed the same air, and there was no need to “put a wall between each other mentally and emotionally”, he said.

Sato had a simple message ahead of the anniversary of the mass shooting.

“Remember what they’ve suffered and don’t make other people suffer the way some of them have been suffering because they are no different, while they may look different and they may sound different but we’re all the same.”

Sato said on March 15 his thoughts would be with those who were affected and their families.

He would not be attending any events but would follow the memorial service on television and radio.

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Life with mycoplasma bovis,

Jesse and Nicole Wilde and their daughter Aria, aged five months. Production is up this season despite a new herd, after the previous one was culled after being confirmed with cattle disease mycoplasma bovis.

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Mid Canterbury lower-order sharemilker Jesse Wilde missed last year’s FMG Young Farmer of the Year Aorangi regional final as it was the same date as his wedding day, but he is back competing with seven others at the Methven A&P Show on March 21.

By Heather Chalmers

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It’s been 18 months of highs and lows for Mid Canterbury lower-order sharemilkers Jesse and Nicole Wilde.

In that time they have married, had their first baby and battled the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis.

Their wedding day, on February 23, 2019, coincided with the last trucks of cows destined for slaughter, leaving the 900-cow Ealing farm they manage.

It was also the same day Jesse Wilde was meant to compete in the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Aorangi regional final after qualifying in the district competition. His wedding day took precedence, but he’s back in this year’s regional final, competing with seven others at the Methven A&P Show on March 21.

The couple are in their fourth season on the farm, the first three in partnership with Wilde’s parents. Both are originally from North Otago.

The property, owned by Mike and Gendie Askin, was a new dairy conversion.

“When we first applied for the job there was no cow shed or fences,” Wilde said.

Despite no clinical signs of

disease and the herd increasing production, the property was confirmed positive for M. bovis in September 2018 after some “back and forth”.

“We were tested as we had trace animals, but three rounds of blood tests in winter had all come back clear.”

The property was then detected through the bulk milk test and six weeks later was confirmed to have the disease after three out of four heifers taken to the butchers for home kill tested positive.

“We went from a Notice of Direction, to clear, to confirmed.”

Finding out in September when things are already hectic with calving added further stress to an already stressful time, Wilde said.

“We were having to go through paddocks to keep vehicles off the road and liming tracks to prevent transfer on to tyres, which was quite an inconvenience.

“Now they know more, they realise this is a minimal risk.”

The farm was one of the first to have a meeting where the owners and Wildes sat around the table with key local M. bovis eradication programme staff, planning for things such as cleaning and disinfection and repopulation representatives, to map out a clear path forward.

While the local M. bovis eradication programme team were good to deal with, some decision making became difficult when it went back to Wellington officials for sign off, he said.

A suggestion from the local team was to cull the herd early, from February 10, 2019, to avoid getting caught in a backlog with other infected properties at the end of the season.

However, they then had to explain the decision to cull early to the Ministry for Primary Industries when it came to seeking compensation for loss of production, even though the idea had come from the local programme team.

To cull the herd, two truckloads of cows, totalling 90 animals a day, went to the meatworks, five days a week, for two weeks. The same truck was loaded each time, to avoid the need to commit and disinfect multiple vehicles for the job.

“So every morning we were drafting cows to put on the truck.”

The Askins’ son Henry helped with loading cows every day, including helping staff with the last loads while the couple were away getting married at Otematata, where Nicole’s family have a holiday home.

While the Wildes did not own any of the cows themselves, they were caught up in loss of milk production claims.

“We had normal production in January, half in February and nothing for the three months after that.”

While they received some compensation, full payment was not received until July, five months after the cows had gone.

“It was a bit nerve wracking not having a time-frame around payments. I was following up with MPI twice a week and trying to keep the bank and accountant in the loop as much as possible.

“There was a lack of understanding around the structure of Fonterra’s payments.

“They also didn’t seem to understand our lower-order sharemilking contract. We get a proportion of income, but are responsible for certain expenses.”

Buying out Wilde’s parents’ share of the company at the start of this season also complicated matters.

“As difficult as the process was for us, I feel for the farm owners and herd-owning sharemilkers that have far more complicated and expensive claims and larger delays in payment.”

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a wedding and a baby tary dairy and calf sheds was carried out by a team contracted by AsureQuality. As the pasture was required to have a 60-day standdown period free of animals it was mowed and made into silage.

In May last year, MPI decided to cull a further 210 heifers, despite these testing clear. The heifers were culled in mid-June, with all heifers sampled at slaughter testing clear.

“They were looking brilliant, so we were gutted to lose them,” Wilde said.

The replacement herd came from five different farms, all from Taranaki, to get the 900 cows required, with the Askins preferring to source cows from a region which had only one confirmed case of the disease. Heifers were sourced from another five farms.

“The owners looked at some local herds, but were not confident in buying disease-free animals.

They had tested clear, but so had we.”

As most of the new cows were from herringbone sheds, they needed to be trained to milk in a rotary, although this had also been the case when the farm was first converted.

Despite being a newly amalgamated herd, production was well up and with an improved payout, the season was looking positive, Wilde said. Being North Island cows they calved early, in mid-July, and the farm had also benefited from the installation of an irrigation pond which made the irrigation more reliable.

“We couldn’t have hoped for a better season, considering what happened last season.”

Wilde said that despite the farm going through the M. bovis eradication programme, they were still not sure how the cows became infected. “The frustrating thing is that we don’t know where it came from. There is a suggestion it may have come from bulls, but we think this is unlikely.”

While the herd was new at conversion in 2016, it was also sourced from the North Island and no new animals had entered since. The Askins’ other dairy farm and neighbouring farms remained clear.

The cows also showed no physical symptoms and were 10 per cent up in milk production when culled.

The Wildes said they were happy to stay in their current position for the foreseeable future and had just signed a new three-year contract.

“We want to prove that this season is not a one-off and that we can consistently achieve the farm’s potential in the coming seasons.” They plan to be in the industry long-term and hope to

eventually own some land of their own.

With the busiest part of the season behind them, Wilde was finding some free time for study and fitness in preparation for the Young Farmer Aorangi regional final. The couple had joined the Hinds Young Farmers Club when they moved to the district, to become more involved in the community.

“I have a chance to have a crack at shearing this weekend. Nicole’s uncle, an ex-shearer is visiting and

Nicole’s parents have some sheep that need to be shorn.

“I have identified cropping as a weakness in previous district competitions, but have some mates involved in cropping that I can tap into for a bit of information.”

Wilde was also pleased his friend Hamish Holland, a field representative in Timaru, had also made this year’s regional final, Hamish having to miss last year’s regional final to attend his wedding.

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Council vows to cut emissions in half

By Simon Wilson NZME

Auckland will have to cut carbon emissions by 50 per cent over the next 10 years, according to a new proposal adopted by Auckland Council.

The decision came in a meeting of the new Environment and Climate Change Committee, which includes all councillors, the mayor and two members of the Independent Maori Statutory Board (IMSB). Council has not yet decided how this will be done.

Committee chairman councillor Richard Hills described the decision as “kind of phenomenal”. It was supported by a unanimous vote.

The meeting also heard tributes to former Green Party leader Jeanette Fitzsimons and environmental business activist Sir Rob Fenwick, both of whom have recently died.

Several councillors called the new approach “radical”, and worried that council had so far been moving too slowly.

Councillor Cathy Casey said, “We do the words but what about the actions?”

She was angry council had allowed Auckland Transport (AT) to “delay for another year” the first trial to reduce cars on Queen St. “If AT can’t do it, we should

ask the Waitemata Local Board, they’ll get it done in a couple of months.”

Councillor John Watson said Auckland Council could look overseas for lessons on how to lead on climate change.

He gave the example of Scotland which decided 11 years ago to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42 per cent by 2020.

“Glasgow and Edinburgh are almost going head-to-head to become Britain’s first carbon zero city. Edinburgh says it will get there in 2030.”

Cutting emissions by 50 per

cent will have major implications for industry, agriculture, coastal land, consumer life and especially transport, which alone is currently responsible for 40 per cent of Auckland’s carbon emissions.

Councillor Chris Darby said the goals were all very well but, “I want to remind councillors that for two years AT has been telling us it has a very lean operational budget. It’s down to zilch.”

Hills commented later that the crunch will come when council debates a new 10-year budget, or long-term plan (LTP), a process that will start later this year. “The

LTP has to show we mean business,” he said.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff called the proposal “huge, life-changing and lifestyle changing”.

“But do we have a choice? No we don’t, unless we want to leave a rotten future to our mokopuna.

So we need to explain what radical change will mean, constantly.

We need to set out the what and the why.”

Goff outlined the issues for transport, which he saw as more electrification, mode shift to public transport and ride sharing.

“We will need at least 33 per cent

of the city’s vehicle fleet to have zero emissions. Currently it’s not even at 1 per cent.”

He also warned about the cost.

“What’s it going to cost and how are we going to pay for it? We can give the big speeches, but business so far is not doing a hell of a lot. And the biggest change has to come from central Government.”

Councillor Wayne Walker said council’s responses to climate change “don’t reflect our talk”.

He said council continues to grant consents for developments on flood plains and wondered why big growth proposals for Dairy Flat and Silverdale had been presented with “not one mention of climate change”.

Councillor Pippa Coom reminded councillors that “the consensus on climate change science is settled”, which meant their debate now had to be about how to respond to the urgency of the situation.

“We need a different approach to everything we do,” she said.

“And there will be a good side to it. Cleaner air, greener streets, less social isolation and more connectivity and more resilience against things like oil shocks. Our decision to engage fully with mana whenua will be putting the principles of the Treaty [of Waitangi] into practice.”

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Bear roars as long bull market falls

By Liam Dann NZME

There were times it felt like it was a golden run that would never end.

But the 11-year bull run on the local NZX-50 died on Thursday as it fell more than 8 per cent, dragging the index into bear territory – off more than 20 per cent.

It didn’t need to be this brutal.

It still seems bizarre that markets surged through January and February, with the NZX-50 hitting a record 12,071 points on February 21.

But history tells us that markets seldom unwind in an orderly fashion.

In fact there’s been no shortage of cool market players warning of irrational exuberance, saying stocks were overvalued and arguing that we were overdue for a fall.

But a widespread acceptance that we were due for a crash done has little to prepare investors for the cold reality.

The big falls of this week have about them the surreal feel of

Trader Michael Gallucci works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. history unfolding.

In the end, when the dust settles in the financial sector there will be few who can claim to be completely surprised.

It was an industry waiting for a hit.

For the past year or so there has

been something of a black humour to discussions about what kind of external shock would deliver the blow. Many thought it would be the trade war.

There was a case to be made that the bull market died a natural death in the trade-war slump

of late 2018.

But when the markets shrugged off the trade war it created a fresh market surge — one that would prove to be its last.

No doubt there are a few prescient fund managers who have been sitting in defensive positions — with higher than normal ratios of cash.

They’ll now be ready to swoop on bargains when this thing plays out.

Others may be kicking themselves, having felt the jitters of giddy market highs too early, taking defensive positions, only to be pulled in under pressure from clients and a relentless march of the market through the last year.

Perhaps it is reassuring at times like this to look at what we’ve been through before.

On October 19, 1987 Wall Street plunged more than 20 per cent for reasons that have never really been well understood.

In New Zealand the local market fell 15 per cent but the longer-term damage was worse.

The collapse of heavily leveraged listed investment com-

panies spilled over into the real economy and caused us to bounce in and out of recession for the rest of the decade.

By February 1988 the sharemarket was down 55 per cent from its pre-crash peak.

When it comes to the sheer destruction of investor wealth, we are currently still a long way from the 41 per cent hit the NZX50 took in the global financial crisis — between its peak at the end of September 2007 and low point more than a year later in February 2009.

That was a protracted crisis in the heart of the financial system.

Although it didn’t rival the 1987 event for a one-day crash, there were several days of large falls during the GFC including an 11 per cent crash on May 30, 2008 and a 9 per cent slump on New Year’s Eve 2007.

Of course history can only provide so much comfort while this crash remains live. This pandemic still has some way to go before we are in the clear and there are likely to be some more market shocks in coming weeks.

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Under Australia’s Corporations Act, if a person begins to have a holding of shares in a listed company that results in 5 per cent or more voting power, they must lodge a substantial holder notice with the company and the Australian Securities Exchange.

Cameron resigns from Pricewise NZME Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron has resigned as a director of New Zealand discount retailer Pricewise triggering a change of ownership at the company.

The move came three weeks before Australia’s securities regulator laid charges against Cameron over allegations she failed to disclose ownership of millions of shares in baby food company Bellamy’s.

Companies Office records show Cameron resigned as a director of Pricewise on January 22.

On the same date Narden Limited, an entity associated with Cameron, was removed as

a majority shareholder in Pricewise. Narden had held a 62 per cent stake which has now been transferred to Andrew Berryman, founder of Pricewise.

Berryman, who now holds a controlling 82 per cent stake in the company with Gillian Berryman, declined to comment on the changes.

The Herald has been unable to contact Cameron.

Cameron, who made her fortune from Kathmandu, was a director of Bellamy’s between 2007 and 2011.

The ASIC alleges Cameron failed to disclose her true relationship with a company which held approximately 14 million shares in the infant formula

maker while she was director.

The holding represented more than 14.7 per cent of Bellamy’s total issued capital, and the ASIC claims Cameron failed to disclose that interest.

It alleges that Cameron lodged an initial substantial holder notice days later that was misleading as it failed to disclose her true relationship with The Black Prince Foundation.

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S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross constituents

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q S&P/NZX 20 index

6,606.93 –287.58 –4.17%

q S&P/NZX All Gross

10,625.49 –543.35 –4.86%

p Rises 8 q Falls 138 Top 5 NZX gainers Company

daily % rise

Green Cross Health King Salmon Vital a2 Milk Company Solution Dynamics

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Top 5 NZX decliners Company

Tourism Holdings Sky Network TV QEX Logistics Vista Gr Intl Michael Hill Intl

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Source: interest.co.nz

q Gold

London – $US/ounce

q Silver

London – $US/ounce

1,570.70 –83.05 –5.02% 16.52

–0.5

–2.94%

q Copper London – $US/tonne

5,386.50 –165.5 –2.98%

NZ DOLLAR

Source: BNZ As at 4pm March 13, 2020

Country

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TT buy

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TT sell

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Wrap our Muslim community in love T

he way we viewed our world changed for ever one year ago.

No longer could we look at one another and say that New Zealand is a safe and welcoming place for all people; a place where poeple of any race or religion can find a home, can live their lives in freedom.

No longer could we say that about the place we call home for, in just a few minutes of madness, the perceptions of all New Zealanders about the place of their hearts changed.

One insignificant, misguided, ignorant man with a gun changed our world when he walked into Christchurch Al Noor Mosque and opened fire. Many people

died, many were injured and the country, and much of the world, was stunned. Was this actually happening in one of the safest countries in the world?

The events of that day are something no one could have predicted, something people still struggle to understand. Massacres occurred in other countries, not in New Zealand.

Sadly this proves that we are just

like the rest of the world.

Racial persecution, racial hatred, is alive and well in New Zealand. We’d be naive to believe otherwise.

But what the events of March 15 showed is just how strongly we feel about the people who demonstrate racial intolerance of any kind. One man’s murderous rampage united the rest of the country in outrage.

We came together as one to support those who were injured and the family and friends of those who were killed. And as we came together it became very clear that those targeted were not strangers, immigrants, people from another culture, they were our people.

They were us.

The memories of March 15, 2019 are seared in our hearts, it is a day none of us will forget. It is a day that changed the lives, destroyed lives, reshaped families. But it was also a day that drew us closer.

Many miraculous survival stories have come in the days and months after the massacre but one of the most heartwarming, the one that must touch hearts the most, is the willingness of the Muslim community to forgive, to move on.

Yes, they are still grieving, they’ll always grieve and yes, many lives have been ripped apart, but collectively, this community appears to hold no bitterness, no desire for revenge.

Could we say we’d have shown the same resilience if this had

happened to our own community?

Perhaps that’s the strength that a strong faith provides.

Most of the families of those involved have remained in Christchurch. The city is their home, the place they came to for a new and better life. They found that life until March 15. In the months that followed many have been forced to adjust to a changed reality. They have done so with the support of their own community and the greater Christchurch community.

Tomorrow we remember the horror of March 15, 2019, we remember those who died and we admire the courage of those who chose to forgive and live in love rather than hatred.

defences against foot-and-mouth disease a day after a case was confirmed in France.

In 2002, the government charged the Arthur Andersen accounting firm with obstruction of justice, securing its first indictment in the collapse of Enron. (Although Arthur Andersen was later found guilty, its conviction was overturned by the US Supreme Court; however, the damage to the firm’s reputation was enough to put it out of business.)

Ten years ago: French voters, scarred by their country’s economic crisis, dealt President Nicolas Sarkozy and his conservative leadership a stern blow by strongly favouring leftist candidates in regional

elections.

Five years ago: Math enthusiasts observed Pi Day, in which the date — 3-14-15 — lined up with the first five digits of the mathematical constant pi: 3.1415.

One year ago: The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that gunmaker Remington could be sued over how it marketed the rifle that was used to kill 20 children and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. (The US Supreme Court later rejected an appeal from Remington Arms and allowed the lawsuit to go forward.)

Today’s birthdays: Former astronaut Frank Borman is 92. Actor Michael Caine is 87.

Composer-conductor Quincy Jones is 87. Actor Raymond J. Barry is 81. Rock musician Walt Parazaider is 75. Actor Steve Kanaly is 74. Comedian Billy Crystal is 72. Actor-writercomedian-radio personality Rick Dees is 69. Country singer Jann Browne is 66. Actor Adrian Zmed is 66. Prince Albert II, the ruler of Monaco, is 62. Actress Laila Robins is 61. Actress Tamara Tunie is 61.

Actress Penny Johnson Jerald is 60. Actress Elise Neal is 54.

Actor Gary Anthony Williams is 54. Actress Megan Follows is 52.

Rock musician Michael Bland is 51. Country singer Kristian Bush is 50. Rock musician Derrick is 48.

Actress Betsy Brandt is 47. Actress

Grace Park is 46. Actor Daniel Gillies is 44. Actor Corey Stoll is 44. Actor Jake Fogelnest is 41.

Actor Chris Klein is 41. Actor Ryan Cartwright is 39. Actress Kate Maberly is 38. Singer-musician Taylor Hanson is 37. Actor Jamie Bell is 34. Rock musician Este Haim is 34. Actor Ansel Elgort is 26. Actor James Freedson-Jackson is 18.

Thought for today: “Any fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction.” – Albert Einstein, German-born American physicist (born this date in 1879, died 1955).

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, March 14, the 74th day of 2020. There are 292 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin, an invention that revolutionised America’s cotton industry.

On this date: In 1883, German political philosopher Karl Marx died in London at age 64.

In 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt signed an executive order designed to prevent Japanese labourers from immigrating to the United States as part of a “gentlemen’s agreement” with Japan.

In 1962, Democrat Edward M. Kennedy officially launched in Boston his successful candidacy for the US Senate seat from Massachusetts once held by his brother, President John F. Kennedy. (Edward Kennedy served in the Senate for nearly 47 years.)

In 1964, a jury in Dallas found Jack Ruby guilty of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy, and sentenced him to death. (Both the conviction and death sentence were overturned, but Ruby died before he could be retried.)

In 1965, Israel’s cabinet formally approved establishment of diplomatic relations with West Germany.

In 1967, the body of President John F. Kennedy was moved from a temporary grave to a permanent memorial site at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

In 1980, a LOT Polish Airlines jet crashed while attempting to land in Warsaw, killing all 87 people aboard. Split Enz hit No.1. The Kiwi group’s first New Zealand No. 1 hit, from their album True Colours, also topped the charts in Australia and Canada.

In 1990, the Soviet Congress of People’s Deputies held a secret ballot that elected Mikhail S. Gorbachev to a new, powerful presidency.

In 2001, inspectors tightened US

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ne of the aspects of my blessed broadcasting career has been a requirement to relocate periodically to where an opportunity arises.

Starting out on the radio in small-town Ashburton in the mid 1970s, gave me a springboard to work and live and bring up a family in places like Masterton, Timaru, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland and Dunedin.

At the time, in fact, any given time, you are not completely sure how long it might last or how it will eventually pan out but you keep doing what you do, savouring all the experiences along the way and eventually you end up . . . back in Ashburton.

Years ago, after being on the trans-New Zealand bandwagon for a while, we decided we need to put down some longer-term roots.

We had managed to spend a few years in Auckland during a very rare flat spot in the property market so that didn’t serve us particularly well. Not brilliant timing as it turned out.

One of the things I can distinctly recall on Auckland’s North Shore was driving home from work each day in the early ’90s and seeing a bare section for sale with a price tag of $100,000.

I was gobsmacked.

I had never seen a section priced at that astronomic level

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and had myself just sold a near new, three bed property in Tauranga for not much more than that.

Much later, during our time in Dunedin, during a stint which turned into more than a decade, we were thinking about the future and where we could actually put down some roots.

The net result of that process is we decided to look seriously at Ashburton, the old home town.

Well . . . my hometown.

Mrs Mac was a Masterton girl so, because we had a foot in each island, there was always going to be a need for compromise.

We came up from Dunedin one Sunday and dissected the local real estate marketing material and after lunch with the parentals, headed off for a Sunday afternoon drive with a mission.

The ideal scenario presented itself, having only gone on the market the previous week.

We phoned the agent’s name on the sign, introduced ourselves and made our offer.

Bang. Done. Same day.

It is curious how things that happen seem in retrospect to have a purpose. At the time it can be hard to fathom, but looking back one thing leads to another and there are a few curve balls in the mix but in the end it all seems to make some sort of sense.

Much later again, pulling the plug on the Christchurch radio gig in 2013, I had had enough.

Enough early starts, enough long daily drives, enough consultants, enough of everything. I needed a breather, a break.

A sabbatical.

For 18 months I went cold turkey.

I didn’t turn on a radio.

Switched off entirely. Just needed some space. And achieved that for 18 months.

Then of course the local opportunity arose, the timing was perfect and four years later life on afternoon radio, like Goldilocks’ porridge, feels “just right”.

I fell in love with the medium all over again. It was always in my blood but I just needed to detox a bit.

No consultants, no getting your arse tattooed live on air to attract listeners, ratings and advertising dollars.

Just a good gig, with good people and a bit more of a grassroots approach.

Also broadcasting a separate version of the show into Southland, South Otago and Taranaki.

All from Burnett Street, Ashburton.

Walking to work recently (just prior to my e-scooter acquisition) I struck up a yarn with a builder working on a new-build site.

Turns out Kyle had been a teacher in Nelson but had moved his young family down to Ashburton to work in his brother’s construction business.

And he was loving it.

“Don’t you miss sunny Nelson?” I enquired.

“Not really,” came the response. “This town is perfect for my situation.

“I can get a section here that would be much more affordable than Nelson.

“It’s a great place to bring up kids, the climate’s pretty good, it’s central to everything. I can be down through the lakes area easily, the airport is just up the road. It does the job nicely for us. A good lifestyle we can afford.”

Sometimes it can be too easy to take for granted that which we already have.

Could this possibly be nirvana?

Right here?

Broadcaster Peter Mac is Ashburton born and bred and the afternoon host on the Hokonui Radio Network.

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Finding the key to a healthy Sex is supposed to be enjoyable, physically and emotionally, bringing you closer to your partner.

But despite it seeming so accessible, it can be unattainable at times.

Methven nutritionist Vera Prazak has joined with clinical hypnotherapist Stepanka Kuralova to try and break down the road blocks to a satisfying love life. Susan Sandys reports.

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ethven nutritionist Vera Prazak and her colleague Stepanka Kuralova tell a tale that is familiar to many women.

As much as they love their partners, their relationships have suffered from time to time due to low libido.

The pair opened up about their own stories last month when they held an online tutorial, which they aired live through Facebook.

More than 60 women – from America, Canada, South Africa, Australia, Europe and New Zealand – signed up for the Juicy Hot Sex masterclass, where there was plenty of advice from Prazak and Kuralova in their own areas of expertise.

Kuralova is originally from the Czech Republic, as is Prazak, and both women practice in their local areas as well as operating online for clients around the world.

In the masterclass, Kuralova said she had struggled with hormone imbalance since the age of 13 when she got her first period.

She later began taking the contraceptive pill and then in her early 20s began to suffer prolonged periods. Things got

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so bad that, at the age of 21, doctors told her she may be going through early menopause.

She had a supportive partner, but amongst her hormonal issues she became obsessive around food, believing even a simple slice of bread would exacerbate

her condition. She shared an experience which had triggered a complete turnaround in her life.

While on holiday, her aunty gave her silky black lingerie, telling Kuralova that it was for her and her partner.

Kuralova was grateful for the

present, but her heart sank, knowing she and her partner were struggling with intimacy at that time. Later when she was alone, she cried, but vowed to herself to get her sex drive back.

She realised she had associated sex with a feeling that her body

was dirty and with being forced into something.

She began to focus on feeling more sensuality within herself and meditating to turn her negative thoughts around.

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Methven nutritionist Vera Prazak says stressors in today’s modern environment play games with our minds and bodies.

doesn’t touch me in the right way, because I don’t like my body, etcetera’,” Kuralova said.

She started a journal on how she wanted to feel sexually.

“How is a partner or potential partner meant to know when you don’t know yourself?

“Your imagination is going to be your biggest power when it comes to turning yourself on, because your mind and your imagination is affecting your physiology.”

Meditation for her was a powerful thing and, in the master-

class, she took listeners through a meditation where they focused on their breathing and visualisation of their heart being a flower which bloomed more with each breath.

“No more running away, no more ignoring the signs your

body and mind are giving you.”

A strategy she had used was to add something sensual in a range of activities she did each week, for example, while swimming, she would focus on how the water felt on her skin, and when doing yoga she would spice it up and

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The formula worked and her and her partner’s love life was soon back on track.

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From P19 Prazak also suffered from fluctuating hormones in her early years.

It began as a 12-year-old when she went to the pharmacy to buy the contraceptive pill with her grandmother. This was following a friend telling her the pill would help her acne.

“But we never went to see a doctor,” she said.

A gynaecologist took her off that pill in later years, but it had already wreaked havoc in her body by heightening her hormone levels.

In following years she changed from a different pill to an IUD, triggering a return to acne, as well as additional effects such as loss of confidence, and she found she did not want to be naked in front of her husband.

She lost her sex drive to the point where there was intimacy between herself and her husband only once every few months.

“It started breaking down our relationship,” she said.

Her body gradually returned to normal once she no longer needed contraception and the IUD was removed.

Feeling happy in one’s own skin was an important key to libido and nutrition played a big role.

Binge eating and emotional eating were common amongst her clients, and these were problems which could tie in with low libido.

“Your body is your own temple, if you are not in sync with it, no-one else can understand you,” she said.

Prazak said there was no one way you should be eating for the rest of your life which would fix everything. In fact, the only way you should be eating is the way your body tells you.

“Your body knows,” she said.

If you eat meat and it makes you sick, then do not eat it. If you go vegan and are craving meat or dairy products, then veganism may not be

for you, she said.

Stressors in today’s modern environment played games with our mind and body.

In reacting to stress, physically our bodies were getting the signal that a lack of food could be on the horizon.

Hormones and libido consequently shut down because the message to our bodies was that it was not safe to think about reproducing.

A simple metaphor relating to primitive times was not being able to focus on the hunky caveman standing on the hill, if you were in fight or flight mode as you had just heard the roar of a lion behind you.

In today’s modern environments, we are in flight or fight mode for a large proportion of our day.

One of the methods Prazak recommend for switching off this state of stress, was to consciously breath into your diaphragm. Every two hours, sink into your body, take five deep intentional breaths, and if you felt hungry, go and eat, if you did not feel hungry, continue doing what you were doing.

And the best foods to feed hunger, were wholefoods, not processed foods.

Kuralova and Prazak were pleased to report following their masterclass that the feedback had been amazing.

“All women had great ‘aha’ moments and realisations. They’ve implemented many things in their day-to-day life since the masterclass,” Prazak said.

“One in particular said she has never felt so good and already having four times more sex than before.

“Another one feels safe and free in her body, knowing it’s not broken.”

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Supporting winter wellness NATURALLY YOU with Jane Logie

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eeping our immune system strong and healthy is important not only this winter, but any season, due to the number of different bugs in our environment throughout the year.

Including plenty of nutrient-packed foods in your daily and weekly diet is essential to help boost and support your immunity.

When we become run-down and nutrient depleted, our immune systems become more vulnerable.

Therefore increasing nutrient-dense food in your diet can help rebuild, repair and boost your immunity. Start by improving your immune health and include more of these foods in your diet.

Tomatoes, chillis, oranges, lemons, raspberries, cranberries and red peppers are all high in vitamin C. Vitamin C is especially important to our immune function and we need it on a daily basis.

It is involved in the production of white blood cells, an important part of our immunity and health.

Almonds, pumpkins, sesame seeds, shellfish, fish, oysters, lamb and beef are high in zinc.

Zinc is an important nutrient in warding off any bugs.

Found in every cell in the body, low levels of this mineral can be a cause of recurrent infections.

To prevent a low immune function, increasing levels of this important mineral is essential to good immune health.

Garlic, mushrooms, brazil nuts, oats and wheatgerm are high in selenium.

Selenium is especially important for the function of the immune system as it is involved

in the development of all white blood cells – “the gobblers of the disruptive bugs” – and a depressed immune function can be related to low selenium levels,

increasing these foods are important for good health.

Egg yolks, cold-water fish, salmon and sardines, cod liver oil and sunshine are high in vita-

min D. Vitamin D is considered an important vitamin for the protection and healthy function of our immune system, especially against viruses.

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Herbs, as well as the rest of the ingredients in this dish, are great for immune health and have great antimicrobial qualities.

6 eggs 1/2 C milk 1/2 C edam cheese, grated 1/2 C parmesan cheese, grated Coriander, roughly 2T heaped, finely chopped Basil, roughly 2T heaped, finely chopped Chives, roughly 1T heaped, finely chopped (opt) 8-10 cherry tomatoes 1/4 chilli, finely diced (opt) 3T olive oil 8-10 shakes of white pepper 1/2 t crushed rock salt

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– Add the two pre-grated cheeses and gently whisk through.

– Gently whisk the herbs through the egg, milk and cheese mixture.

– Chop the cherry tomatoes into quarters and gently spoon through the egg mixture.

– Finally, add the seasoning and set aside.

– In a large pan (preferably cast iron) 20cm across, place the olive oil and let it heat up on a medium heat.

– Place the frittata mixture into the frypan, let mixture cook for five minutes, and then place the pan into the oven for 15 minutes or until set and slightly golden on top.

– Take out and set aside to allow to cool before cutting and serving.

– To serve: Have it on its own or with salad, and rice or sweet potatoes.

Vitamin D is best obtained through sun exposure for at least 10-20 minutes each day to build up stores of this vitamin.

Most vegetables are low in this vitamin, but increasing your daily intake of dark green leafy vegetables can be of benefit.

Chilli peppers, carrots, apricots, mangoes, sweet potatoes, spinach and broccoli are high in vitamin A and beta carotenes, red and yellow coloured group of fat-soluable compounds.

They are important for healthy immune function and, if vitamin A levels become depleted, immune issues can occur, such as the inability to mount an effective immune response when sickness occurs.

Vitamin A deficiency can affect the linings of the respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract, where a core part of our immunity resides.

Good stores can enhance our white blood cell function and increase antibody response to infections when required by the body.

With the fast-paced lifestyles we live today, it is easy to miss the daily nutrition our bodies require for our immune systems to stay in the ultimate of health.

More often than not we are reaching for nutrient-depleted fast foods that are not giving our body the core essential nutrients it needs to stay healthy, nor the ability to fight viruses and bacteria.

So eating nutrient-dense food on a daily basis is really important to the maintenance of your overall health and your body’s ability to fight off ill-health.

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o the longer you live on the farm, the more accepted you become by the local farming fraternity – and with acceptance comes entitlement.

It’s like unlocking new levels on a video game, you are suddenly let in to another secret in the world of rural farm life that city folk are not allowed to know about.

So when I realised I’d now clocked up an impressive seven years in Mid Canterbury away from the dazzling city lights, it was no surprise when I learned I’m eligible to partake in what I call the “Glide, stop and nod”.

Here’s how it works – when driving down the remote shingle road and an oncoming car or ute emerges, you slow down, glide past, stop, then nod, usually followed by the word “alright” with your elbow cocked half way out the window, and then engage in some brief chat about the weather. Sounds simple, but no, the glide, stop and nod can be very awkward.

You see, I’m not always sure if the oncoming vehicle is actually going stop and my shoddy eyesight means I’m never really sure exactly who it is in the vehicle either.

Recently, when a farmer was moving his little sheep down the stony shingle road, I decided this was the perfect time to try my newly acquired status.

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So I slowed down – and so did he – this was an excellent start! I could see his window down, so I pushed mine down, then – his elbow went out, so I did the same.

Suddenly, he came into clear view … and panic set in. Eeeeeek. I had no idea who it was. It was too late to abort, the glide, stop and nod was in full swing. He executed the nod beautifully. I giggled and hit the brakes.

Oh dear, that wasn’t part of the plan! I was failing miserably and the wheels were falling off. He smiled and continued gliding by – there was no STOP! “Oh hi.” I shouted out the window. He slammed on the brakes and started to reverse up. Arghhh, I panicked again and hit the gas hoping to create a small plume of dust to disappear into.

Not quite the way I had envisaged this new level of rural greatness.

I’m now considering selling my car and trying again with a ute. Sigh.

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However, if caught early there is a good chance, depending on how the kidney is damaged, that the progression of the disease can be slowed or even halted.

Anyone can get kidney disease.

At greater risk are Maori and Pacific Islanders, those with diabetes, hypertension or high blood pressure.

Kidney Health New Zealand (KHNZ) wants better kidney health for all New Zealanders, providing free kidney health checks, supporting those living with kidney disease, and supporting and encouraging research into kidney disease.

Once a kidney loses function, it cannot be recovered.

Once kidney function drops to 10 per cent, dialysis or a transplant is needed. Eight people will start dialysis this week.

March is National Kidney Month, and KHNZ is reminding people how to look after their kidneys.

It is easy to get a simple kidney fitness test at your doctor, with a blood pressure check, urine test to check for protein and a blood test.

Request a copy of your results and get to know your numbers.

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eing a friendly, trusted and locally owned business is important to Netherby Pharmacy owners Grant and Sue Hastie, and they are the key reasons they have been able to operate the pharmacy for the past 25 years.

“Netherby Pharmacy revolves around people and medicines, with special emphasis on their medicine supply, and appropriate use and effects,” Grant says.

“Our ultimate concern is that the patient receives the appropriate medicine, and benefits from the proper use of these. We dispense medicines, counsel patients about them and provide advice and treatment for minor ailments and the maintenance of good health”.

The pharmacy was opened by Rodney Pearce in 1959, who owned it through until1995, when Grant and his wife Sue purchased the business, and it has remained theirs for the past 25 years.

Grant studied at Otago University and worked overseas in England (mainly London) and Guernsey.

The work was varied including time at St Thomas’s Hospital in London and working short term locum work in over 100 pharmacies, including time at a pharmacy in Terminal 1 at London’s Heathrow Airport and at another pharmacy which provided him with a typewriter with keys in Arabic

characters.

For Grant, being a trusted local source of medicines and advice, is a key part of his business, and in building a great rapport with the local community.

Grant and Sue acknowledge the wonderful loyal customers who have supported them and thank them for that. “We

know most of our customers by name, often know other members of their family from grandparents, to parents and children”, Grant said. Being part of that local community is important for the pharmacy and is a key reason behind Netherby Pharmacy’s support of local organisations and individual sponsorships.

“The high level of service to their customers and enjoyment working at Netherby Pharmacy would not have been achievable without the amazing support of their four very loyal staff (Vicki has worked

at the pharmacy with Grant and Sue since late 1995)”, Grant and Sue say. “We have had fantastic staff over the years and continue to do so, something we are very grateful for”.

Grant said the biggest changes to the business have been the new types of technology that had been introduced, the wider range of medicines they now stock and the new services that they can provide.

As well as dispensary and retail services, the pharmacy among other services is also able to provide guidance and medication for

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“We all work well together and you’ll often find there are people that come in to the pharmacy and are off to visit the butcher or Four Square or other shop in the centre once they leave”.

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t is not very often the Netherby Shopping Centre isn’t busy.

While some small shopping centres struggle, Netherby remains vibrant, offering all the shops a neighbourhood shopper could need.

From a quality family butcher to a pharmacy, supermarket, fish and chips and even a place to get your car fixed.

The options range wildly and are all owned locally by people who are heavily involved in their community, and have been for many years.

Netherby Meats is a family owned and operated butchery based in the Netherby Shopping Centre. Third generation butcher Mike Hanson is proud to carry on the family tradition.

The award-winning team specialise in processing homekill and produce a range of small goods such as sausages and salami alongside traditional cuts.

The team have won numerous

“What we love about it is it is just such a melting pot around here from the lower socio-economic families to the young parents to those living in new subdivisions and out on farms,” Shaun says

sausage awards for their pre-cooked snags, cumberlands, kranskys and saveloys, as well as awards for their bacon and the Ashburton Top Shop award in 2010.

Netherby Meats is also active in the local community and regularly supports fundraising ventures such as the Relay for Life and scouting events.

On the corner of Bridge Street and Albert Street sits the iconic smile of the Four Square man, and inside of the Netherby Four Square you will find the smiling face of Shaun and Taryn McFadden who are the relatively

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They have made customer service the main focus of the operation, utilising the local knowledge of their long-serving staff to make the store a muststop destination for everyone in the area and even further afield.

“What we love about it is it is just such a melting pot around here from the lower socioeconomic families to the young parents to those living in new subdivisions and out on farms,” Shaun says.

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In the time they have had the store they have looked to expand their product range, introducing more hot food options and items like smoked salmon.

The community feel is a big focus for the team, and they take pleasure in people from all walks of life stopping to have a chat outside the store, and knowing many of their customers by name and always exchanging a hello, a smile and even the odd hug.

While the store could be viewed as a place to stop off and

pick a few things up instead of doing a full grocery shop, Shaun and Taryn say they are managing to change that view and hope that continues to change the way people shop.

“A lot of people don’t realise the range of products we have and if we don’t have exactly what you need most of the time we will have something almost identical,” Taryn said.

Round the corner on Albert Street sits the Netherby Garage, which has been owned by David Howden since 2002.

In the 18 years he’s been around, he points out the quality of the service of the locally owned shops as a key reason for the popularity of the shopping centre.

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he beginning of the changeover from summer to winter gardening has arrived! Autumn brings regular rainfall and a welcome reprieve from hot, dry temperatures for many areas around the country.

Vegetable gardens Harvest your remaining summer crops and remove any plants that have finished cropping and pop them in the compost bin.

Towards the end of the month, winter vegetables can be planted as either seedlings or seeds and include; beetroot, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, lettuce, onions, radish, silverbeet, spinach, swedes and turnips.

Replenish the soil with much needed nutrients by adding compost.

Mix well with existing soil to a spade and a half depth. Remember to rotate where you will plant different vegetables compared to last year, and stagger plantings to provide continuous harvesting throughout the season.

Protect your seedlings from snails and slugs and keep watering if there is a lack of rainfall.

Flower gardens Sadly, most summer flowering annuals that thrive in the hot months are nearing the end of their lives. As temperatures cool towards the end of the month, begin planting out winter annuals like calen-

dulas, nemesia, pansies, snapdragons, wallflowers etc.

As with your vegetable garden, prepare the soil well and make sure there is enough drainage for the coming wet, winter conditions.

Cut back any flowering perennials and plant any new seedlings where desired (remember to check the variety is suited to your region).

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Bulbs to plant include; anemones, crocus, daffodils, freesias, hyacinth, iris, lachenalias, nerines, ranunculus, tulips and watsonias. Remember to mark where you plant them.

Herb gardens Herbs can start looking a little tired this time of the year and many begin flowering and eventually go to seed.

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Optimisim ahead of semis

By Adam Burns

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There are reasons to be optimistic for the two Mid Canterbury cricket clubs as they take on the season’s best from the north in semi-final action today.

The Technical Stags remain firm favourites to take the Canterbury Country Combined senior competition and have Swannanoa standing in its way when the two sides meet at the Ashburton Domain.

It will be the first meeting be-

tween the sides this season with the clubs not playing each other during the cross-over side of the draw.

Technical have dominated the competition winning nine games and finishing atop the southern section.

Having put away numerous teams, its bowling attack have been particularly destructive, conceding more than 200 in an innings only three times this season and skittling batting line-ups for less

than 100 on five occasions.

Their solitary loss of the season came in the form of fellow semi-finalists Allenton, however the side have been at their steely and clinical best since that hiccup.

Last week Technical romped to a 143 run win at Greendale, which all but amplified their competition favouritism.

Their semi-final opponents, Swannanoa, finished second on the northern side, with only two losses to their name.

The North Canterbury club are coming off a comfortable 52 run win over Cheviot/Scargill.

Allenton, meanwhile, will travel up State Highway 1 where the side will meet Ohoka at the Mandeville Sports Centre.

The Mid Canterbury outfit have proven to be a plucky proposition over the season and already boast the competition scalp of the title favourites.

Ohoka will be wary of Allenton’s potential with the bat, having been

taken to during their last match-up in November. On that day, Allenton plundered 348 off the Ohoka bowling attack in 40 overs as Karmjeet Singh (83 from 64), Sukhjeet Singh (97 off 78) and Manpreet Hakkla (67 from 29) marched their side to a 141 run demolition.

However Ohokoa did not top the Northern standings by fluke and if they repeat last weekend’s form, when they crushed Weedons by 165 runs, it could be a reversal of fortunes.

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Blues face another challenge

By Patrick McKendry The Blues, hoping to remain near the top third of Super Rugby’s table and seeking their first home victory of the season when they play the Lions on Saturday, will have to do so without skipper Patrick Tuipulotu due to an All Blacks rest week.

Assistant coach Tana Umaga yesterday stated his side, who have four wins from their last five matches, are “nervous” about this match against a struggling Lions team who have won only once this season but have been consistently powerful over the past five years.

The absence of big lock Tuipulotu may have contributed a little to that minor anxiety.

Tuipulotu’s performance as skipper during the historic victory over the Hurricanes in Wellington last week also suggests he is far more comfortable attempting to steer match officials to his way of thinking, a key part of the role.

With All Blacks prop Ofa Tuungafasi also on a rest week and big loose forward Tom Robinson ruled out due to a concussion suffered at Sky Stadium, the Blues have suddenly lost a significant amount of set piece power and defensive artillery.

Another concern may be the way prop Karl Tu’inukuafe limped off the training pitch yesterday.

There is also their inability to win at home this season to address, although both defeats have come at the hands of the Chiefs and Crusaders, two of the com-

Patrick Tuipulotu was stunned when told he was standing down this week due to a pre-planned rest schedule. petition’s best teams.

Form midfielder and Auckland captain TJ Faiane will lead the side in Tuipulotu’s absence, with lock Gerard Cowley-Tuioti to have his first start of the season after recovering from injury to play 40 minutes off the reserves bench against the Hurricanes.

“I think initially he kind of looked at us a bit stunned,” Umaga said of Tuipulotu’s reaction when told he was staying away from the franchise this week due to a preplanned rest schedule.

No. 8 Hoskins Sotutu returns to start, which means Akira Ioane, who impressed during his first start of the season, goes to the reserves bench. Dalton Papalii starts at blindside flanker, with Blake Gibson retaining his place at openside.

“It’s part of our plan to get Aki back to

his best and he was amazing in terms of what he did when he was back here,” Umaga said of Ioane.

The Blues’ consistency and playoffs ambitions will be tested by the Lions but it’s an examination they should have little trouble passing after a double triumph in South Africa was backed up with a first away derby victory in seven years.

It was a challenging schedule Umaga couldn’t help but raise a metaphorical eyebrow at.

“Coming back, I think it’s the first time a club has ever done it – actually going away as soon as they get back from South Africa. We’d like to thank whoever did the schedule for that. It did test us but yet I think it’s showed a little of the resilience we gained while we were away.”

A different test will be how the Blues’ fans react to a team who can consider themselves on a roll and the family-friendly afternoon kickoff should help with that.

Blues team to play the Lions at Eden Park on Saturday, kick-off 4.25pm is: 15.

Stephen Perofeta, 14. Matt Duffie, 13. Rieko Ioane, 12. TJ Faiane ©, 11. Mark Telea, 10. Otere Black, 9. Sam Nock, 8. Hoskins Sotutu, 7. Blake Gibson, 6. Dalton Papalii, 5. Jacob Pierce, 4. Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, 3. Sione Mafileo, 2. James Parsons, 1. Karl Tu’inukuafe.

Reserves: 16. Luteru Tolai, 17. Joe Walsh, 18. Marcel Renata, 19. Aaron Carroll/Sam Caird, 20. Akira Ioane, 21. Jonathan Ruru, 22. Harry Plummer, 23. Emoni Narawa.

McLeod retained for Sunwolves

By Adam Burns

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An All Black-enforced rest for Jack Goodhue has handed Dallas McLeod a second consecutive start in the midfield for the Crusaders tonight.

The 20-year-old will again start at second five for the team’s rescheduled round seven clash against the Sunwolves in Brisbane.

The Mid Cantabrian was industrious during his Super Rugby debut against the Reds last Friday, carrying for 68 metres and topping the tackle count in the backline with 15.

The Crusaders held the Queensland-based franchise off 24-20 in Christchurch, however were displaced at the top of the New Zealand conference by the Chiefs following the weekend’s results.

Alongside Goodhue, Richie Mo’unga, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody and captain Scott Barrett will also be rested for the match with halfback Bryn Hall returning to lead the side.

Braydon Ennor also returns to partner McLeod in the midfield and first five Brett Cameron starts in place of Mo’unga.

Tasman hooker Hugh Roach, who has previously lined up for the Waratahs and Rebels, has also been hauled into the 23 while New Zealand under-20s rep Fergus Burke could make his Super Rugby debut, providing first five and midfield cover from the bench.

Kick off from Suncorp Stadium is at 6.35pm NZT.

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Coach could meet champ in Gala Cup Some mouthwatering showdowns could ensue at this weekend’s Ashburton Trust Gala Cup which starts today.

The two-day tournament will feature some of the region’s finest in action, thrashing it out over singles and doubles events.

Mid Canterbury Tennis head coach and top seed Jack Tiller will play his first Gala Cup as coach.

He is set for a possible crash course with record holding Gala Cup champion and fourth seed Rhys Cromie in the A Grade Men’s Singles semi-finals.

If Tiller goes the distance, he could meet young superstar and national champion Deigo Quispe-Kim in the finals.

Another key round 1 match-up will be between fifth seed Tyler Leonard and Aiden Watt as the two top juniors go head-tohead.

The A Reserve Men’s Singles will comprise of a winner-takes-all clash between the two top juniors Lachlan Adam and Matthew Hopkins.

Both players will be looking to play open grade next year.

In the A Reserve Grade Men’s Doubles, top seeds Cromie and Leonard will be a daunting prospect and will be tough to beat.

However, young trailblazers Quispe-Kim and Cameron McCracken should ask some interesting questions of the pair.

Unseeded pairing Tiller and Jason Feutz could also cause some problems.

In the A Grade Women’s singles, Tessa McCann is a firm favourite to come out on top against Nishitha Maarka in their title match.

McCann and Maarka have alreadty been crowned the A Grade Women’s Doubles winner as has Hooly-Jayne Feutz in the A Reserve Women’s Singles.

Diego Quispe-Kim serves during last month’s Gala Cup doubles.

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Eddie Jones condemned for tirade at Kiwi referee

By Liam Napier NZME

England’s Rugby Football Union has criticised, rather than fined, its head coach Eddie Jones for his outburst towards New Zealand referee Ben O’Keefe last weekend, saying his comments were “not in line with the values of sport”.

Jones launched a tirade at O’Keefe after the Kiwi whistler sent off England midfielder Manu Tuilagi for his no arms shoulder charge which made contact with Welsh wing George North’s head in the closing stages of the Six Nations game at Twickenham.

England prevailed 33-30 but finished the game with 13 men after O’Keefe also issued England prop Ellis Genge a yellow card for repeated team infringements which allowed Wales to rally for two late tries.

Jones claimed it was “13 against 16” and then went on to attack O’Keefe.

“I just find it bizarre,” Jones said at the time. “I usually don’t comment but I can’t see how you can tackle a guy. You might as well just say if you tackle someone like that you let him go. How else are you supposed to tackle him? This bit about where your arms are, what a load of rubbish.

One of the incidents that sparked Eddie Jones’ tirade against Kiwi referee Ben O’Keefe.

“Manu was trying to kill the tackle, that was the only thing he was trying to do. Absolute rubbish.

So I’m sorry, I’ve broken my rule.

There’s no commonsense applied in that situation. Clearly the guy is falling, there’s a good chop tackle

and Manu is coming across to kill the tackle. He’s doing everything he’s supposed to be doing and he gets red carded. Come on.”

In a statement yesterday the RFU stopped short of saying Jones had apologised and in what amounts

to little more than a slap on the wrist said his comments were not acceptable.

“The Rugby Football Union does not condone comments that in any way undermine the integrity of match officials, who are central to

the sport and its values.

“We have discussed with England head coach Eddie Jones the nature of the comments he made to the media in the immediate aftermath of a dramatic finish to the England versus Wales Guinness Six Nations match on Saturday, and have made it clear that such comments are not in line with the values of the sport or the RFU. “Eddie and the RFU regret any implication that Ben O’Keefe was biased in his decision making.

We have outlined this position to the tournament organisers the Six Nations and World Rugby, who will pass on our apologies to Ben O’Keefe and the match officials team.

“In the meantime, Eddie Jones and the RFU have proposed a high level discussion forum with World Rugby to help achieve greater general alignment between coaches and match officials.

“All parties are satisfied that the matter has been dealt with appropriately, are confident that further action would be taken should such a situation occur in the future, and consider the matter to be closed.”

Jones is contracted to England until August 2021 and is due to meet the RFU for discussions about his future in the coming weeks.

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Renegades up against it

By Adam Burns

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It is all stacked against the Demon Renegades heading into today’s senior club final.

However, anything can happen in a one-off scenario and with a club title up for grabs, the Renegades will be no pushovers when they meet the Hampstead Heat at Argyle Park this afternoon.

The two biggest pointers will be their previous encounter last month where the Heat thumped the Renegades 16-2.

They will also be without their star pitcher Billy Tapurau who is recovering from a heart attack which he suffered in the semi-finals last weekend.

Mid Canterbury Softball spokesman Ritchie Johnstone said the Renegades’ prowess out in the field could put the pressure back on Hampstead.

“They’re quite a strong fielding team.

“If their back-up pitchers can put it in the spot where Hampstead can hit it and let the fielders do the work, they’ll have a chance to win it.”

With the absence of Tapurau, the team will look to the likes of Pip McClintock to fill the void at the pitching plate.

The well-established Hampstead squad has the likes of AJ Kerr, Mark Argyle, Mark Cousins and pitcher Ben Waipouri who is considered, arguably, the best senior pitcher in the region at present.

“They’ve been together for a long time,” Johnstone said.

There will be three age group finals taking place from this morning.

Fairfield play Hampstead in the under-13s at 9.45am.

The Demons are set for another epic battle against the Fairfield under-16s at 11am.

A Mid Canterbury under-15 team will play a Barbarian selection in what will be the curtain raiser before the senior final gets under way at 3pm.

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Left – Hampstead’s Ben Waipouri is one of the biggest threats in today’s senior club final.

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Piha Pro event postponed due to coronavirus NZME New Zealand has seen its first postponement of a major sporting event due to the coronavirus outbreak, with next week’s Piha Pro surfing event affected.

The event, which was set to feature some of the world’s leading surfers including 11time world champion American Kelly Slater, was due to start on Monday with the finals over the weekend.

The announcement came as part of the World Surf League’s (WSL) decision to cancel or postpone all of their sched-

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uled events in March, which included the Piha Pro and the first event of the Championship Tour season – Corona Open Gold Coast at Snapper Rocks in Australia.

Kiwi surfer Paige Hareb said she was hopeful that the WSL’s return to New Zealand for the first time in more than five years could be rescheduled rather than simply cancelled.

“Even just in the cafe here (at Piha), the locals sounded disappointed. It’s a bummer because it was looking like a good week for waves.”

The WSL have been running events in Australia over the past

week, and Kiwi competitor Ella Williams said she hadn’t heard any talk of the virus affecting events over the coming weeks.

“There was nothing at all; I didn’t hear anything. It’s a bit of a surprise but I guess all the other sporting events across the world have been getting called off as well, so I guess it was just a matter of time before they called our one off as well.

“It’s just one of those things; you’ve just got to ride through it.”

The Piha Pro and Piha Pro Junior were among 10 events postponed by the WSL, which included stops in Israel, Bar-

bados, Portugal, Japan and Indonesia. A further three events were cancelled – two in Australia and one in Tahiti.

“Due to the rapidly evolving situation with Covid-19 and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our athletes, fans, and staff, the World Surf League has made the decision to cancel all events yet to commence at all tour levels, worldwide for the remainder of March, including the opening event of the 2020 Championship Tour on the Gold Coast in Australia.

“Additionally, we are cancelling the Papara Pro Open Tahiti,” the WSL said in a statement.

The Black Caps’ ODI series against Australia will go ahead – but in empty stadiums.

Cricket Australia made the decision to allow the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day internationals to go ahead as scheduled in Sydney and Hobart, but have banned fans from attending due to coronavirus concerns.

The Herald understands all prospects were discussed at a meeting with players and management overnight Thursday as preventative steps are taken to counter the spread of coronavirus.

New Zealand Cricket engaged further with its Cricket Australia counterparts yesterday, before Cricket Australia decided to hold the matches behind closed doors.

Sydney is hosting the first two ODIs, while the third and final ODI is in Hobart next Friday.

Cricket Australia confirmed that all fans who purchased public tickets are eligible for a full refund.

“We believe this is the right decision to minimise the risk of public exposure to the coronavirus, which the World Health Organisation declared a global pandemic on Thursday,” Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts said.

New Zealand Cricket said in a statement that the Black Caps are following all protocols to minimise risk of infection.

“The Black Caps continue to receive all relevant advice from both New Zealand and Australian government and public health authorities, and are following recommended hygiene protocols and best practice to reduce the chance of infection.”

A decision is yet to made whether the Black Caps’ Twenty20 series against Australia in New Zealand, scheduled for later this month, will go ahead.

“The situation in New Zealand is currently not as extreme and our Ministry of Health is recommending a business as usual approach to mass gatherings at this point – unless or until there is an escalation in the number of transmissions reported,” New Zealand Cricket said.

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson had earlier preached caution about playing sport as the coronavirus spread.

“We’ve had a number of emails from medical staff back home and the upkeep of good hygiene.

It’s a concern all around the world and a lot of countries are affected a lot more at the moment, but nobody’s exempt and it seems to be travelling the globe so it’s something we need to be very cautious of,” he said.

“There’s a lot of uncertainty going on with large crowds. Obviously it’s being taken incredibly seriously, and rightly so.”

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■■CORONAVIRUS

Australian GP cancelled NZME Formula One’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix has been postponed after McLaren withdrew from the event when a team member tested positive for coronavirus.

The decision was taken following a two-hour summit involving F1’s under-fire hierarchy, its governing body, the FIA, and a number of the sport’s team principals in Melbourne.

F1’s move follows the trend across the sporting world after a series of events were cancelled or delayed in response to the deadly

disease, which has claimed more than 4600 lives.

Lewis Hamilton had earlier heaped pressure on the sport’s bosses by claiming they were putting lives at danger with 300,000 fans expected through the gates of Albert Park over the next few days.

A British mechanic was told he had tested positive for the coronavirus at 9pm. A little more than an hour later, his McLaren team informed F1 and the FIA that they were pulling the plug on their participation this weekend.

The individual remains in quarantine at the team’s hotel in

Melbourne. It is understood that at least a dozen other McLaren staff are in self-isolation after coming into contact with the individual who arrived from England earlier this week. They are showing no symptoms related to the disease.

In all, nine people connected with the sport, none of whom are from Hamilton’s Mercedes team, have been tested for the virus, seven of whom have been negative, one positive, and one still awaiting their results.

“McLaren Racing has confirmed this evening in Melbourne that it has withdrawn

from the 2020 Formula One Australian Grand Prix, following the positive test of a team member for the coronavirus,” a statement from the British team read.

“The team member was tested and self-isolated as soon as they started to show symptoms and will now be treated by local healthcare authorities.

“The team has prepared for this eventuality and has ongoing support in place for its employee who will now enter a period of quarantine.”

McLaren will now take direction from the local authorities regarding their next steps.

■■RUGBY LEAGUE

Nikorima philosophical on his dramatic fall

By Michael Burgess NZME

Kodi Nikorima is taking a philosophical attitude to his current situation at the Warriors, after being ousted from the halves by Chanel Harris-Tavita.

The Kiwi international is on the interchange bench for the season opener against the Knights on Saturday (5pm NZT), after the 20-year-old Harris-Tavita was selected to start alongside Blake Green.

It’s a far cry from the situation last May, when Nikorima was signed from Brisbane and parachuted straight into the team at No. 6.

He was seen as the perfect foil beside Green, and had opted to come to Auckland because his halves prospects at the Broncos were uncertain, with the emergence of Tom Deardon.

Nikorima showed glimpses of his best form, particularly against the Dragons and the Sharks (in Wellington), though struggled amidst the general downturn at the club last season.

But with 100 NRL games, as well as 15 tests, behind him, you wouldn’t blame Nikorima for being resentful about his demotion, but he is pragmatic.

“Obviously I want to be there in the halves but I also want to win games,” Nikorima told the Herald. “If the coaches believe that putting me at hooker or coming off the bench and playing wherever is best for the team that is what we will do.”

From his perspective, coach Stephen Kearney said Nikorima had responded well to the news.

“When you don’t make your preferred position I’m picking there would always be disappointment,” said Kearney. “But Kodi understands that it is what we think is best for the footy team and the team always comes first.”

Nikorima is remarkably versatile.

He has plenty of experience in the halves, and was the Kiwis’ best player at halfback in the 2018 series against England.

But he’s also a superb dummy half option, with blinding accel-

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MCCA relay advice on Covid-19 The Mid Canterbury Cricket Association (MCCA) has reiterated safety messages around the coronavirus pandemic which has jolted the sporting world.

NZ Cricket released an update yesterday, issuing recommendations to players, coaches and supporters.

A MCCA spokesperson relayed tips in a Facebook post yesterday.

“Mid Canterbury Cricket Cricket supports awareness of this issue and would ask that players observe the following recommendations.

“Certainly better to be safe than sorry.”

The post highlighted two key tips to be considered across all levels of cricket.

They comprise of the avoidance of hugging, handshaking and high fives and to not use saliva on the ball when shining.

“New Zealand Cricket are in regular contact with government and health services ensuring that we are completely in line with developments and up-to-date recommendations.”

■■SAILING

World Series regatta in Cagliari cancelled NZME

Kodi Nikorima had a mixed season as the Warriors struggled for consistency in 2019. eration and a crisp, sure pass off both sides.

At a pinch he could probably also wear the No 1 jersey, after starring at fullback for the Broncos under-20 side as they went all the way to the 2011 Holden Cup final.

Like former Warriors utility Lance Hohaia, such widespread proficiency can be an asset and a curse.

“Maybe I did it to myself,” laughed Nikorima. “Being able to play so many positions. [The Knights] have a similar player in Connor Watson. It’s good for us, teams need us … that is always a positive.”

It means Nikorima remains open minded about his possible options in 2020.

“I’ll play wherever,” said Nikorima. “You have to think like that, especially in team environments.

Greenie could go down so I might have to go in there. We might lose hookers again, so I might have to go in there. But the position where I won’t go is wing.

I’ve played there twice, and got scored on both times.”

Like the rest of the squad, Nikorima was enthused by the pre-season, particular the different approach taken by new head trainer Craig Twentyman, with an emphasis on speed and sharpness and more conditioning work with the ball.

“There was a lot of hard work we put in behind the scenes but also a lot of hard work with the footy,” said Nikorima. “Hopefully we can showcase that on the weekend, otherwise it all means nothing in the end.”

When asked what needs to be different at the Warriors this year, Nikorima pinpointed attitude

and desire.

“It’s about making sure we don’t get out-enthused by any other team, or out-energised and we are competing on every play,” said Nikorima. “We may not be the best or the biggest or the fastest or the most skilful [team] but one thing we don’t want to get beaten on is our effort.

“Especially in those close games, where we let slip . . . [it’s about] being better in those little moments. That’s what we have talked about in pre-season, winning those moments and competing in general.”

The Warriors have a positive recent record against the Knights, with six victories from the last eight encounters dating back to 2015, though they will be the underdogs on Saturday, especially given the relative strengths of the two forward packs.

The America’s Cup World Series will not get under way next month, with the event scheduled to be held in Cagliari, Sardinia, cancelled due to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic.

The cancellation comes due to the Mediterranean island’s proximity to Italy, with Cagliari about 360km from Trapani on the west coast of Sicily.

More than 1000 people have died from the virus in Italy, with more than 15,000 cases diagnosed.

“It is quite obvious that the ACWS Cagliari event cannot go ahead,” a spokesperson for America’s Cup defenders Team New Zealand said in a written statement to the Herald.

“The teams are collectively entering discussions on a solution to create an equitable outcome for everyone around the loss and/ or availability of sailing time due to the change of circumstance as a result of the global Covid-19/ coronavirus situation.

“There will be a formal announcement made in due course.”

All sporting events in Italy have been cancelled until April 4 due to the Coronavirus outbreak that has the country in lockdown.

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Saturday, March 14, 2020

■■TEAM TE AKAU

■■PREMIERSHIP

Trans-Tasman excitement

Dunn has one eye on the title

It will once again be a busy weekend for Te Akau on both sides of the Tasman.

In Australia, 10-time Group One winner Melody Belle will be vying to secure the lion’s share of the rich $A5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Caulfield, while in Sydney last start Group One winner Probabeel will contest the Gr.2 Phar Lap Stakes (1500m).

Richards was delighted to have drawn barrier five with Melody Belle and was pleased when watching her track gallop on Tuesday.

“It’s (barrier five) a big help and thanks to Dad for picking that out,” Richards said.

“We are not going to go too far back, we have got options and I think that is important.

“Looking at vision on Racing. com I thought she looked to work well and that was the same mate who had her off the bridle at her last gallop, so it looks like she has improved and Dad is very happy with her.”

Richards was happy with Melody Belle’s first-up placing in the Gr.1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) and said she tends to take a lot of improvement out of her first-up runs.

“It doesn’t seem to matter how hard you are in her trials, she always improves with a run, so we were mindful of that heading into the Futurity and said we might need half a run,” he said.

“She has improved, and she needs to, because it is a really good field for a big stake, but we are happy with where she is at.”

Further north at Rosehill, Probabeel will be out to continue her picket fence form line in the Phar Lap Stakes, a race Richards favoured over the Gr.1 Coolmore Classic on the same card.

“She will run in the Phar Lap and will stay against her age group at this stage,” he said.

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Melody Belle in winning form.

“We did give serious consideration to the Coolmore, but she is just not well weighted under the handicap scale, three kilos outside of weight-for-age against some of those older mares.

“We will just take the sensible approach and there is always next year for a race like that.

“Kerrin McEvoy will ride her.

“When she was flying in the Tea Rose (Gr.2, 1400m), he rode her that day and he knows her well.”

Meanwhile, closer to home Richards will be hoping to add more stakes success to his tally at Trentham today.

Richards is expecting an improved performance from Te Akau Caliburn in the Listed Lincoln Farms New Zealand St Leger (2600m) after his unplaced run in the Listed Kaimai Stakes (2000m), but cited track conditions didn’t suit the five-year-old.

“Perhaps the ground was a little bit worse than slow, probably heavy by that stage of the day. I think there was a genuine excuse there.

“I had been very pleased with his work heading into the race,

but he never really got comfortable.”

Te Akau Caliburn will be joined by stablemate Swing Note and Richards believes the distance of the race is ideal for the mare.

“She is a bit dour and a bit one paced,” he said.

“2600m should suit her. She seems to be able to go the same speed all day, so we are just hoping to pick up a bit more blacktype with her.”

Richards will cap the meeting with three runners in the Gr.2 Wellington Guineas.

Star Of Bombay heads into today off the back of her victory in the Listed Mufhasa Fasttrack Stakes (1300m) and Richards believes her character will take her a long way on Saturday.

“She seems to have gone the right way since last start,” he said.

“We didn’t have a great week leading into that run and it’s a testament to her character and courage that she was able to get through that.

“She is nice and fresh.”

Exaltation will attempt to keep her unbeaten streak intact to-

day and Richards is hoping the half-sister to Melody Belle can add some valuable black-type to her page.

“She has got a lovely pedigree and she is two from two,” Richards said.

“Whether she is a little bit immature with her racing pattern at this stage, a Group Two in her third start, that might be the only thing against her. But she is certainly a filly to watch out for in the future.”

The Sir Peter Vela-owned Lilikoi will round out the Wellington Guineas trio and Richards was happy with the Group Three winner’s 1000m trial at Avondale last month.

“I am pleased with her, her trial was good,” he said. “Everything seems to be going the right way.

“Danielle (Johnson, jockey) came and galloped her on the course proper on Tuesday morning and was pretty happy with her.

“She needs to bring her A game, but if she fronts up in the right manner she is going to be thereabouts.”

Robert Dunn is starting to dare to dream.

He is not getting carried away just yet, having finished second in the national harness racing trainer’s premiership enough times to know how hard it is to win.

Especially when you are competing against the greatest stable Australasian harness racing has known and one of the best in the world.

But with a 10-win lead over the All Stars in the premiership and four-and-a-half months to go, Dunn’s dream of a first ever premiership win is coming more sharply into focus.

Last weekend he trained 11 winners, propelling him to what could be a decisive break, but he is still cautious.

“I have been in the position in the past when I thought I had a shot and the Mark and Natalie trained 10 winners in a week and that was that,” laughs Dunn.

“So I know how hard they are to beat. But maybe the one thing in our favour is usually we have been chasing whereas now we have the lead.

“And we have plenty of horses and quite a few that can race through the winter. So this might be our best chance. Johnny and I have spoken about it but not too much so far.”

What will aid Team Dunn this season is the All Stars don’t have huge numbers racing in the grades and many of their better horses will be aimed at the same races.

They regularly have three or four juveniles in the group ones at the end of a season but only one can win, whereas the Dunns have open class horses through to maidens who will race everywhere from Southland to Alexandra Park.

Wyndham harness Today at Young Quinn Raceway

Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc at Young Quinn Raceway Meeting Date: 14 Mar 2020 NZ Meeting number: 7 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 9, 10 and 11 1 12.05pm (NZT) ASTRA STU & JEAN MOBILE TROT $10,000, non-winners 3yo+., mobile, 2400m 1 43536 Brandy And Dry (1) fr....................T Williams 2 900 Regal Glide (2) fr............................. P Hunter 3 44003 Tease My Tartan (3) fr....................B Orange 4 9x980 Mr Olympus fr............................... Scratched 5 78542 Whangamata (4) fr.......................B McLellan 6 304x0 Ruby Seddon (5) fr................... N Williamson 7 56675 The Power Broker (6) fr........ K McNaught (J) 8 5857x Stay Aboard (7) fr..................S Tomlinson (J) 9 38 In The Groove (21) fr...................... B Barclay 10 34988 Robo Trouble (22) fr...........................A Beck 11 0950P It’s Summertime (U1) fr................. J Douglas 2 12.40pm NIP CROOKS MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE $8000, r40-r46,r47 w/c., mobile, 2400m 1 90983 Carlo Gambino (1) fr..........................A Beck 2 10576 Allandale (2) fr...........................B Williamson 3 00P58 Dismara (3) fr........................... N Williamson 4 81097 Wee Ring The Changes (4) fr.....C Ferguson 5 P3P75 Coolhand Easton (5) fr.................. B Norman 6 60865 Myrcella (6) fr.......................................C Lee 7 59590 Nightmarch (7) fr.................. K McNaught (J) 8 0500x Fatherdantherodeoman (8) fr......... B Barclay 9 54377 Man I’m Good (21) fr........................... A Kyle 10 83729 Delight (22) fr.................................B Orange 11 97576 Bettors Atom (23) fr.................K Newman (J) 12 86030 Rosinupthebow (24) fr................M Hurrell (J) 13 13643 Lucys Delight (25) fr.....................B McLellan 14 40527 Franco June (26) fr.................. J Morrison (J) 3 1.15 NEVILLE CRONIN MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE $10,000, non-winners 3yo+., mobile, 2400m 1 45 Buck (1) fr................................ N Williamson 2 Celebrating (2) fr...................... M Williamson 3 53034 Sly Tricks (3) fr............................... A Armour 4 22832 Glenledi Captain (4) fr..................... P Hunter

5 70 Onedin Hurricane (5) fr..............E Barron (J) 6 Lizzie Richter fr............................. Scratched 7 58062 Rock To The Boss (6) fr...............C Ferguson 8 34 The Big Yin (7) fr............................ B Barclay 9 94430 Delight N Gold (21) fr....................... E Swain 10 57953 Matai Dani (22) fr.............................. A Milne 11 57520 A Rocknroll Maid (23) fr..................K Larsen 12 9608 Saint Tropez (24) fr.............................A Beck 13 78685 Racing Minister (25) fr............. S Walkinshaw 14 0x393 Real Change (26) fr......................T Williams 15 9845x Old Luke (U1) fr...........................B McLellan 16 38756 The Naenae Express (U2) fr..........B Orange Emergencies: Racing Minister, The Naenae Express 4 1.50pm FASTTRACK INSURANCE $2.5K ADDED STAKES HCP TROT $14,500, r56-r100 spechcp, stand, 2400m 1 66047 Lisa Marie P (1) fr.................K Tomlinson (J) 2 4410x Davey Mac (2) fr........................P Williamson 3 5D089 Whatwillbeewillbee (U1) fr............ B Norman 4 56541 Crusher Collins (U2) fr..................T Williams 5 56896 Nottingham K Two (1) 15M.........E Barron (J) 6 25816 Dipendra (2) 15M..........................R Stevens 7 33325 Full Noise (3) 15M.......................... B Barclay 8 73304 Humble Ladd (U1) 15M.............B Williamson 9 37210 Sekkie Monkey (U2) 15M......... N Williamson 10 60D69 Gershwin (U3) 15M........................B Orange 11 64187 Monty Python (1) 45M.............. M Williamson 12 x7x22 Dark Horse 45M............................ Scratched 5 2.25pm KYLEMORE PERENDALES/KILLARA CHEVIOTS MOBILE PACE $9000, 3yo+ r47-r51,r52 w/c., mobile, 2400m 1 71932 Woman In Gold fr.......................... Scratched 2 51067 Ohoka Chopper (1) fr.............. J Morrison (J) 3 72309 Swift Robyn (2) fr..........................T Williams 4 75800 Vintage Rose (3) fr......................... K Barclay 5 67309 Airwaves (4) fr................................... A Milne 6 09405 American Mac (5) fr...................M Hurrell (J) 7 21834 Mighty George (6) fr...................E Barron (J) 8 92028 Bottle Rock fr................................ Scratched

9 52610 I’m Watching You (21) fr........... M Williamson 10 188x9 Champers (22) fr............................B Orange 11 18837 Makara (23) fr....................................A Beck 12 1677 Robyns Shadow (24) fr...............C Ferguson 13 51666 Kickupyaheels (25) fr.......................R Swain 14 01764 Ideal Glacier (26) fr........................ A Armour 6 3.02 SOUTHLAND HARNESS AWARDS LADYSHIP MOBILE PACE $15,000, 3yo+ f&m., mobile, 1609m 1 27370 Von Art (1) fr................................C Ferguson 2 9 Hepburn (2) fr.......................................G Lee 3 36x33 American Eyretime (3) fr.................T Chmiel 4 x2424 Particular (4) fr................................K Larsen 5 08x76 Change Up Dulc (5) fr........................A Beck 6 x3741 The Optimist (6) fr.......................... K Barclay 7 66410 Crosso’s Cullect (7) fr.....................B Orange 8 68170 Indulgence (8) fr....................... M Williamson 9 16279 Major Menace (21) fr.....................T Williams 10 09622 A Smidgen More (22) fr............ N Williamson 11 8070 La Rocca (23) fr................................ A Milne 12 24010 Baileys Diamond (24) fr....................R Close 13 81 Alexsjoy (25) fr...........................E Barron (J) 7 3.39 STHLAND HARNESS AWARDS NZ KINDERGARTEN MBL PACE $30,000, 2yo., mobile, 1609m 1 3 Boyzhavtime (1) fr.......................... K Barclay 2 Delightful Dude (2) fr......................B Orange 3 Beach Start (3) fr........................... B Barclay 4 Yorokobi (4) fr........................... N Williamson 5 Oneloveonelife (5) fr........................K Larsen 6 3D2 First Class (6) fr............................T Williams 7 American Lightning (7) fr.......... M Williamson 8 Bettor Call Me fr............................ Scratched 9 8 Deceptive Lee (21) fr.............. J Morrison (J) 10 Arden’s Ace (U1) fr............................R Close 8 4.14pm MLT PIONEER TAVERN TROT $9000, 3yo+ r40-r55, stand, 2400m 1 04100 Make My Day (1) fr......................... B Barclay 2 58845 Spotlight The Valley (2) fr...............B Orange 3 26003 Count Eyre (3) fr...............................R Close 4 64449 Sunnivue Phileah (4) fr.......... J Campbell (J)

5 81P62 Kiwitrix (5) fr............................. N Williamson 6 43173 Sunny Valley (6) fr.................S Tomlinson (J) 7 97644 Miss Jessica (7) fr..................... T Robertson 8 55222 Matai Jetstar (8) fr............................. A Milne 9 40373 Emma Frost (9) fr..................K Tomlinson (J) 10 41586 Tolkien (10) fr.............................T Larsen (J) 11 10976 Midsummer Queen (11) fr............. B Norman 12 82x21 T Bone Rawhide (12) fr.............C Faithful (J) 13 18262 Da Moons Mission (13) fr......... M Williamson 14 9x005 Spurs Of War (14) fr................ J Morrison (J) 15 417x Marquis De Sade fr....................... Scratched 16 24008 Miss Bamboocha (U1) fr............M Hurrell (J) 17 20705 Helluva Way (U2) fr........................ K Barclay 18 26606 Sage Trouble (U3) fr...........................A Beck Emergencies: Midsummer Queen, Miss Bamboocha, Helluva Way, Sage Trouble 9 4.49pm MLT THREE RIVERS HOTEL WYNDHAM CUP HANDICAP PACE $15,000, 3yo+ r60-r100 spechcp, stand, 2400m 1 32221 Triroyale Brigade (1) fr..................T Williams 2 25252 Nota Bene Denario (2) fr................ B Barclay 3 35175 Cast A Shadow (3) fr..........................A Beck 4 51314 Tartan Robyn (4) fr................... M Williamson 5 00711 Mistacullect (5) fr...................S Tomlinson (J) 6 13131 Pembrook Playboy (1) 10M...... N Williamson 7 20134 Lawrence (2) 10M.....................B Williamson 8 24741 Parama (3) 10M..............................T Chmiel 9 67024 Please Shuddup (U1) 10M................R Close 10 415x7 Born To Boogie (1) 20M.......... J Morrison (J) 11 09566 Robyns Playboy (2) 20M.............C Ferguson 12 21629 Franco Santino (1) 30M.................B Orange 10 5.23 DANNY CRENGLE SHEARING HANDICAP PACE $10,000, r40-r59 spechcp, stand, 2400m 1 42213 Makasar Boy (1) fr.................. J Morrison (J) 2 81376 Holy Havoc (2) fr...................... M Williamson 3 63498 Groomsman (3) fr.......................E Barron (J) 4 45586 My Georgie Boy (4) fr...................... P Hunter 5 37845 Toby O’Gara (5) fr.....................C Faithful (J) 6 00x54 Hazer (6) fr..................................... B Barclay

7 62238 Melton Mafia (7) fr................................G Lee 8 39075 Rockin Rod (8) fr................................A Beck 9 213 Seamark (9) fr............................M Hurrell (J) 10 25140 Tartan Trilogy (1) 15M.............. N Williamson 11 00752 Major Sass (2) 15M........................ K Barclay 12 48214 Triple VC (3) 15M..................S Tomlinson (J) 13 40P01 Altimeter (4) 15M...........................B Orange 11 5.53 LAMB DRIVE/CATTLE GRAZIERS MOBILE PACE $10,000, 3yo+ r52-r59,r60-r65 w/c., 2400m 1 35534 Franco Huntington (1) fr.......... J Morrison (J) 2 03149 Lilac Becky (2) fr........................E Barron (J) 3 1100F Jaccka Ted (3) fr..........................C Ferguson 4 67358 Dangerous (4) fr....................S Tomlinson (J) 5 14153 Melody’s Mischief (5) fr..................B Orange 6 x4017 Cheddar Made Beta (6) fr.........B Williamson 7 11642 Stingray Tara (7) fr.................... M Williamson 8 x4124 Pearl Harbour (8) fr.................. N Williamson 9 29145 Major Meister (21) fr....................... K Barclay 10 215x7 Louis Litt (22) fr.............................T Williams 11 47019 Dark Rage (23) fr....................K Newman (J) 12 3581x Willison (24) fr...................................R Close 13 84347 Mach’s Back (25) fr........................ B Barclay SELECTIONS

Race 1: Ruby Seddon, Stay Aboard, Brandy And Dry Race 2: Lucys Delight, Allandale, Delight, Rosinupthebow Race 3: Celebrating, Buck, The Big Yin, Glenledi Captain Race 4: Full Noise, Sekkie Monkey, Humble Ladd Race 5: Kickupyaheels, Champers, Mighty George Race 6: American Eyretime, The Optimist, A Smidgen More Race 7: First Class, American Lightning, Boyzhavtime Race 8: Kiwitrix, Da Moons Mission, Tolkein, T Bone Rawhide Race 9: Pembrook Playboy, Franco Santino, Nota Bene Denario Race 10: Seamark, Major Sass, Triple VC, Melton Mafia Race 11: Willison, Stingray Tara, Melody’s Mischief LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} - Concession driver {C.cl} - Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down

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Banks Peninsula harness Tomorrow at Motukarara Raceway

Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc Venue: Motukarara Raceway (Grass) Meeting Date: 15 Mar 2020 NZ Meeting number: 8 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 11.37am D R BRITTON LTD TROT $8000, non-winners 3yo+, stand, 2170m 1 43355 Emma Louise (1) fr........................B Orange 2 Spot The Gamble (2) fr...........S Thornley (J) 3 75894 Go Marg (3) fr.................................G Archer 4 780x2 Mega Pixels (4) fr......................... B Hope (J) 5 2x Allaboutthemoment (5) fr.............C DeFilippi 6 970x3 Hang On Suzie (6) fr.........................J Curtin 7 64408 Little Miss (7) fr.......................J Young-Grant 8 65339 Midnight Memories (8) fr...............T Williams 9 0 Sonoma Tyron (9) fr...................... G O’Reilly 10 x085P Dreamsinthe Mist (10) fr 11 Steve (11) fr............................... M Edmonds 12 87080 Ken’s Dream (12) fr..........................L Dobbs 13 50044 Gotta Ticket (13) fr.............................J Dunn 14 00705 Build A Bridge (U1) fr.....................J Geddes 15 28026 Make My Sundon (U2) fr.......... S O’Reilly (J) 16 30934 It Wasn’t Me (U3) fr.................. C D Thornley 17 53946 Appearance (U4) fr........................... J Smith 18 8x875 Rastusburn (U5) fr Emergencies: Spot The Gamble, Dreamsinthe Mist, Build A Bridge, Rastusburn 2 12.02 CLOCK TOWER MOTORS PACE $8000, non-winners 2yo+ f&m, stand, 2170m 1 33 Drink The Wind (1) fr........................ G Smith 2 Sophia Bromac (2) fr..........................J Dunn 3 04420 Missmollygoodgolly (3) fr......... L McCormick 4 50000 Pocket Rocknroll (4) fr......................K Gill (J) 5 87030 Iron Woman (5) fr..................K Tomlinson (J) 6 8x004 Lei Miss (6) fr................................ S McNally 7 84750 Comfortably Numb (7) fr 8 80870 Genelis (8) fr...............................R Cameron 9 56680 Ever So Bettor (9) fr..................... B Hope (J) 10 66579 Nadira Franco (10) fr....................... H Clarke 11 89609 Pembrook Tilly (11) fr............... C D Thornley 12 47790 Social Media (12) fr..............................K Cox 13 Monellie fr..................................... Scratched 14 00x70 Supreme Lincoln (13) fr.......................K Butt 15 475 She’s Tough (14) fr..................... R Houghton 16 66442 Westburn Bliss fr........................... Scratched 17 7x806 Hello Adele (U1) fr............................R Close Emergencies: Comfortably Numb, Ever So Bettor, Monellie 3 12.32 WAIHORA RFC MOBILE PACE $8000, non-winners 3yo+., mobile, 2000m 1 40 Atarah (1) fr...................................... G Smith 2 83468 Stavros The Terror (2) fr....................J Curtin 3 92479 Silent Shadow (3) fr................ J Morrison (J) 4 34x Jimmy D (4) fr...................................R Close 5 x2443 Reattore (5) fr................................ S McNally 6 32424 Bring Back Leah (6) fr.................... G Chmiel 7 6693 Rocknroll Mama (7) fr................ R Anderson

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Saturday, March 14, 2020

8 Monellie (8) fr........................... C R Thornley 9 923 Striking Gladiator (9) fr............. S O’Reilly (J) 10 80x0x Wecandream (21) fr....................M Lewis (J) 11 42528 Krystal Delight (22) fr................... B Hope (J) 12 56564 Ticking Over (23) fr........................R Holmes 13 The Flying Fijian fr........................ Scratched 14 43663 He’s Aflyin (24) fr................................J Dunn 15 32454 For Today (25) fr...................................B Butt 16 60930 Kastell Briant fr.............................. Scratched Emergencies: Monellie, The Flying Fijian 4 1.07pm BACKPACKER CAR SALES PACE $8000, non-winners 3yo+ c,g&e, stand, 2170m 1 97095 Franco Hatton (1) fr...............K Tomlinson (J) 2 00008 Maximilian (2) fr...................... J Morrison (J) 3 82732 Mongolian Conqueror (3) fr............B Orange 4 34025 Megarock (4) fr.............................. G O’Reilly 5 90058 The Rhythm Of Life (5) fr....... G Thornley (J) 6 50005 Webs Reactor (6) fr.....................C Markham 7 x2409 Jake (7) fr..........................................R Close 8 23 No Nukes Skipper (8) fr.............M Anderson 9 Jez’s Mate (9) fr............................... G Smith 10 39664 Handsome Harry (10) fr 11 What The Hell (11) fr....................C DeFilippi 12 875x5 Kingsdown Atom (12) fr................T Williams 13 53622 Buckskin (13) fr........................ S O’Reilly (J) 14 00909 Gotta C Tintin (14) fr 15 4 Southern Storm (15) fr.......................J Dunn 16 90450 Loyalist fr....................................... Scratched 17 60000 Conquistador (U1) fr........................K Gill (J) Emergencies: Franco Hatton, Gotta C Tintin, Conquistador 5 1.42pm ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT TROT $8500, r40-r50, stand, 2170m 1 40356 One Over Dover (1) fr.............. C D Thornley 2 40090 Dora Explorer (2) fr.............. D D McCormick 3 44703 Rusty I Am (3) fr............................ P Wakelin 4 67652 Bright Glow (4) fr...........................I Cameron 5 03004 Tequila Sunset (5) fr.................... K Cameron 6 23089 Shpeedy (6) fr....................................J Dunn 7 37787 Foreigner (7) fr...................................G Hunt 8 07890 Global Flight (8) fr......................... A Lethaby 9 77100 Franco Josiah (9) fr................. J Morrison (J) 10 00606 Smudgee (10) fr......................... P Borcoskie 11 P5500 Idle Stuartia (11) fr.........................B Orange 12 98793 Rachmaninov (U1) fr......................... T Grant 13 00085 Mikemaro (U2) fr...............................J Curtin 6 2.17 COMMODORE HOTEL TEAM TEAL CHALLENGE MBL PACE $8000, 4yo+ r40-r44,r45 w/c. inv.d, 2000m 1 90398 Szybka Lane (1) fr 2 x0058 Madame Frost (2) fr....................M Lewis (J) 3 00059 Star Paige (3) fr....................................K Butt 4 x0005 Lincoln Skipper (4) fr..................E Barron (J) 5 93346 Geoff’s Legacy (5) fr 6 03106 Minnelli Smile (6) fr.................. S O’Reilly (J) 7 21000 Refine (7) fr................................A Tomlinson 8 07520 Markham Eyre (8) fr.................A Mugford (J) 9 44562 Been To Jenny’s (9) fr.................... G Chmiel

10 90P06 Bonny’s Gem (21) fr...............A Cameron (J) 11 94PP3 Kayla Maguire (22) fr............S Tomlinson (J) 12 69005 Donegal Carnbouy (23) fr................K Gill (J) 13 55484 Thats Bettor (24) fr.................. A Harrison (J) 14 85655 Senorita Margarita (25) fr........J Young-Grant 15 99205 Mr Asia (26) fr............................ L McKay (J) 16 04345 Canardly Remember (27) fr..K Tomlinson (J) Emergencies: Szybka Lane, Geoff’s Legacy 7 2.52pm NORWOOD JUNIOR DRIVERS MARES MOBILE PACE $9000, 4yo+ mares r40-r60. jun.d, 2000m 1 90398 Szybka Lane (1) fr.................K Tomlinson (J) 2 80430 Highland Reign (2) fr............... A Harrison (J) 3 00439 Tombelina (3) fr...................... G Thornley (J) 4 401 She’s So Cool (4) fr.................K Newman (J) 5 57432 Miss Daytona (5) fr.................. J Morrison (J) 6 21086 Southerly Change (6) fr................ B Hope (J) 7 08689 Sounds Lika Gem (7) fr..............E Barron (J) 8 73316 Queenofdance (8) fr............... O Thornley (J) 9 06115 Mini Mine Yet (9) fr................... S O’Reilly (J) 10 25858 Team Kiwi (21) fr........................ L McKay (J) 11 97162 La Bella Vita (22) fr.....................S Payne (J) 12 40166 Sagano (23) fr.......................S Tomlinson (J) 8 3.27 ANTHONY SHEARER/NELSON PINE HCAP PACE $8500, 4yo+ r40-r63 spechcp, stand, 2810m 1 00024 Omar Sharif (1) fr..................K Tomlinson (J) 2 0x000 Dixie Jazz (2) fr........................ C D Thornley 3 90067 Flamboyant (3) fr........................E Barron (J) 4 75070 My Nikayla (4) fr....................S Tomlinson (J) 5 73989 Leading The Way (5) fr.................. G O’Reilly 6 00004 Precious Sara (6) fr.......................... G Smith 7 17299 Diamond Edition 15M.................... Scratched 8 02100 Classy Kid (1) 30M........................ A Lethaby 9 98032 Only In America (2) 30M......... J Morrison (J) 10 10922 Fynn Frost (3) 30M...................... K Cameron 11 70D03 Glen Elgin Tomson (4) 30M............B Orange 12 04242 One Direction (5) 30M..........................K Butt 9 4.02 COMMODORE HOTEL TEAM TEAL CHALLENGE MOBILE PACE $8000, 4yo+ r45-r50. inv.d, 2000m 1 x7206 Katchalight (1) fr...................... A Harrison (J) 2 18607 Franco Sherborne (2) fr......... G Thornley (J) 3 70380 Vinnie Rulz (3) fr..................... S Diamant (J) 4 82082 Little Rain (4) fr........................A Mugford (J) 5 37326 Malinka (5) fr.................................. G Chmiel 6 84079 Dalness Arizona (6) fr.................M Lewis (J) 7 45205 Already Gone (7) fr................ O Thornley (J) 8 60074 Chaaat (8) fr.................................. A Lethaby 9 64751 Maggie (9) fr.........................................K Butt 10 55918 Rozzano (21) fr.....................S Tomlinson (J) 11 06669 Four Starzzz Shiraz (22) fr......... C Purvis (J) 12 54385 Ava Adore (23) fr..................................K Cox 13 77656 Royal Jester (24) fr.........................A Stewart 14 66484 Vigoroso (25) fr.......................... R Heads (J) 15 00078 Bird Of Paradise (26) fr.........K Tomlinson (J) 16 30277 Honour Scroll (U1) fr................ S O’Reilly (J) 10 4.37pm NORJO MOTOR CYCLES MBL PACE $9000, 3yo+ r48-r55., mobile, 2000m 1 59x90 Paul’s Verdict (1) fr.....................E Barron (J)

If you’re in a bit of bother come the get-out stakes, maybe Blair Orange can help you out with a nice divvy with Yoha.

2 130x0 Voodoo Priestess (2) fr........... J Morrison (J) 3 37477 Mordecai (3) fr.......................K Tomlinson (J) 4 25055 Dynamite (4) fr.....................................K Butt 5 93346 Geoff’s Legacy (5) fr 6 58852 Hot Starff (6) fr.............................. S McNally 7 170 Mossdale Lottee (7) fr.................. B Hope (J) 8 08221 Spicy Girl Becqui (8) fr..................T Williams 9 12224 Laver (9) fr..........................................J Dunn 10 160x1 Vulcan Star (21) fr.............................R Close 11 19626 Look Sharp (22) fr.................... S O’Reilly (J) 12 250x8 Sweeney Todd (23) fr..................B Zampese 13 7305x Stunin Magic (24) fr....................M Anderson

14 78900 Jazelle (25) fr................................... G Smith 15 60074 Chaaat (26) fr........................... L McCormick 16 03108 Bossmaro (U1) fr............................B Orange Emergencies: Geoff’s Legacy, Chaaat 11 5.07pm DUVAUCHELLE HTL/CHALLENGE LINCOLN/M TWEEDY TROT $9000, r51-r55,r56-r60 w/c, stand, 2170m 1 75021 Play Dough (1) fr............................L O’Reilly 2 07800 Idle Moose (2) fr.............................B Orange 3 27908 Phoebe Onyx (3) fr........................T Williams 4 10449 Call This Fun (4) fr.............................. J Ford 5 20897 The Bloss (5) fr.......................... B Borcoskie 6 06835 Sods Law (6) fr...............................J Geddes 7 87966 Gin Rummy (7) fr..........................I Cameron 8 x7720 BJ Lindenny (8) fr........................ K Cameron 9 0P032 Grand Princess (9) fr.............S Tomlinson (J) 10 68950 Alvira Hest (10) fr....................J Young-Grant 11 085P9 Ali Lindenny (11) fr.............................J Dunn 12 5x984 Mystical Star (U1) fr...................... S McNally 13 00061 Michelle (U2) fr.................................M Jones 14 47058 Some Time (U3) fr............................. J Smith 12 5.37pm GRAHAM CONSULTING MOBILE PACE $8500, 3yo+ r40-r47,r48 w/c., mobile, 2000m 1 03963 Magicol Ideal (1) fr................... S O’Reilly (J) 2 30066 Essence Of Easton (2) fr............... G O’Reilly 3 16000 Star Reactor (3) fr.................. G Thornley (J) 4 76045 Hes Fast And Furious (4) fr................J Dunn 5 07087 Alexy (5) fr..................................D O’Connell 6 72129 Uno Mia (6) fr........................S Tomlinson (J) 7 97097 Shot In The Dark (7) fr.................... A Faulks 8 05560 Get It On (8) fr.......................... M Williamson 9 0x000 Dixie Jazz (9) fr........................ C D Thornley 10 9899x Jonty James (21) fr.................S Thornley (J) 11 95529 Hands Up Jack (22) fr.................. G A Payne 12 54092 Silent Rapture (23) fr................... K Cameron 13 01500 Pat Campbell (24) fr................J Young-Grant 14 40766 Fun In The Dark (25) fr.....................R Close 15 78397 Yoha (26) fr....................................B Orange 16 80005 Pocket Call (27) fr............................L Dobbs Pacifiers on : Pocket Rocknroll (R2) SELECTIONS Race 1: Mega Pixels, Dreamsinthe Mist, Steve, Rastusburn Race 2: Drink The Wind, She’s Tough, Sophia Bromac Race 3: Bring Back Leah, Jimmy D, For Today, Striking Gladiator Race 4: Mongolian Conqueror, Buckskin, Southern Storm Race 5: Mikemaro, Idle Stuartia, Rusty I Am, Rachmaninov Race 6: Minnelli Smile, Kayla Maguire, Geoff’s Legacy, Refine Race 7: Miss Daytona, She’s So Cool, Highland Reign Race 8: Only In America, Glen Elgin Tomson, Omar Sharif Race 9: Ava Adore, Malinka, Vinnie Rulz, Little Rain Race 10: Mossdale Lottee, Look Sharp, Laver, Vulcan Star Race 11: Call This Fun, Play Dough, Mystical Star, Grand Princess Race 12: Fun In The Dark, Essence Of Easton, Magicol Ideal LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} - Concession driver {C.cl} - Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down

Woodville Pahiatua gallops Tomorrow at Woodville Raceway

Woodville Pahiatua RC Venue: Woodville Meeting Date: 15 Mar 2020 NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 1 12.15pm (NZT) CENTRAL LINEN MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 2100m 1 8720 Ammons (2) 58.5...........................L Allpress 2 07635 Thutmosis (6) 58.5....................... C Johnson 3 9x95 Nedwin (3) 58.5................................D Turner 4 0x788 Lincoln Lane (8) 58.5.......................J Riddell 5 800 Opal Crusher (4) 58.5............S Macnab (a2) 6 7 Blarney (5) 58................................. J Parkes 7 32523 Detonate (7) 56.5............................... T Allan 8 98358 Violet Belle (9) 56.5..........................R Myers 9 82646 Sovereign Express (1) 56.................S Collett 2 12.50pm MURRAY CONTRACTORS $11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 2200m 1 60522 Trending td (4) 60......................... C Johnson 2 23953 Skyphyta m (6) 59.5.........................S Collett 3 177x5 Prior Engagement tdm (1) 59.........L Allpress 4 10049 Flying Meg d (7) 56.................. K Asano (a1) 5 61422 Lord Bouzeron m (2) 56...................R Myers 6 x9151 Fantasy Flight (3) 55.5...........S Macnab (a2) 7 3x086 Red Red Robin d (5) 54.....................L Hemi

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Auckland Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Manukau Stadium Meeting Date: 15 Mar 2020 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 9, 10 and 11 1 1.34pm (NZT) SPEEDMAPS @FORMPRO RATINGS SPRINT C0, 318m 1 Wild Kiwi nwtd U &.............................Cottam 2 6356 Clever Harper nwtd W &..................T Steele 3 3 Attila’s Arrow nwtd..............................H Scott 4 Nana Molly nwtd U &.........................Cottam 5 263F4 Forego nwtd................................ G Pomeroy 6 67856 Indi Shae nwtd................................ S O’Neill 7 25352 Botany Sandy nwtd..........................P Green 8 Portland Berry nwtd...........................B Craik 9 4 Hillbilly Brewed nwtd..........................H Scott 10 76475 Riccitelli nwtd....................................M Black 2 1.51pm MPS FENCING SPRINT C2/3, 318m 1 61531 Not Shackley 18.79............................J Black 2 66613 Zugzwang 18.54............................. S O’Neill 3 73144 Thrilling Arnold 18.70.......................S Codlin 4 1382x Iron Eyes nwtd...................................E Potts 5 64853 Thrilling Katie 18.40....................K R Toomer 6 56212 Madam Bucks 18.46................... G Pomeroy 7 14336 Noise Maker 18.70...........................P Green 8 26152 Night Ace 18.53.......................... G Pomeroy 9 32157 Just Nia 18.80...................................M Black 10 44574 Bigtime Jacob 18.70..........................B Craik 3 2.09pm PUMP ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD STAKES

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1.25pm TARARUA EX-PATS SUPPORTERS MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1200m 1 x2622 Magness (6) 58............................... J Parkes 2 Cross Roads (2) 58..........................R Myers 3 7x0x4 Shez Gonna Getcha (5) 56.5... K Asano (a1) 4 76865 Thatz Daisy (3) 56.5..................... R Hannam 5 220x Can I Get An Amen (1) 56.............L Allpress 6 78 Sunlit Lane h (4) 56........................H Andrew 7 86777 Thousandkissesdeep (7) 56...............L Hemi 4 2.00pm ALPHA DOMUS $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 8800x Smokin’ Oak dm (3) 59.5............. R Hannam 2 74743 Second Slip d (4) 58....................... J Parkes 3 247x6 Pinot Grey (2) 57..............................S Collett 4 x267x Scottish Star d (5) 57.........................R Elliot 5 1 Awareness 56.5............................ Scratched 6 61643 Got The Call d (1) 56.5.....................R Myers 7 6635x Eva Dawn db (6) 56..................... C Johnson 8 81074 Ruie’s Crumpet (7) 56........................ T Allan 5 2.35pm TUI ‘BACKING A WINNER SINCE 1889’ MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1400m 1 x6378 Joshua One Nine (7) 58.5........ K Asano (a1) 2 5333 Sola Power (6) 58..........................L Allpress

3 Hold My Beer (1) 58..................... C Johnson 4 Trosette (5) 58....................................L Hemi 5 4 Midge Maisel (2) 56.5..................... J Parkes 6 987x3 Amazing Team (3) 56.....................D Bradley 7 03x5 Manhattan Girl (4) 56.....................H Andrew 6 3.10pm JUSTIN RIVERS MEMORIAL $11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1400m 1 14525 Desert Magic m (7) 59.5........S Macnab (a2) 2 94608 La Bella Rosa d (6) 59............. K Asano (a1) 3 49x8x Master Pat tdm (3) 58.5............... C Johnson 4 64459 Stand Tall t (5) 58.5........................D Bradley 5 89594 Sugar Rush d (1) 57.5....................L Allpress 6 1507x Luminous 57................................. Scratched 7 0x106 Lincoln Green d (9) 57.................... J Parkes 8 7229x Mohaka (4) 56.5........................... R Hannam 9 92447 One Prize One Goal dm (2) 56.5.......L Hemi 10 02128 Magic Incanto d (8) 56............ J Bassett (a4) 7 3.45pm CROSSLAND WOODVILLE-PAHIATUA CUP $20,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1600m 1 58433 Shadow Fox t (8) 62...............S Macnab (a2) 2 97498 Jacksstar dm (1) 58..................... C Johnson 3 66231 Roll The Gold d (4) 57......................R Myers 4 40733 Bronsteel td (3) 56.........................H Andrew

5 25139 Hee’s Our Secret d (5) 55.5 6 01077 Amorata (7) 54.5............................L Allpress 7 x4077 Handfull tdh (6) 54.5 8 91015 Ivan Kane tdmh (2) 54.5..................S Collett 9 02128 Magic Incanto 54........................... Scratched 8 4.20pm TARARUA-NAPIER 5 O’CLOCK THURSDAYS MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 3903 Abe Lincoln (4) 58.5...........................L Hemi 2 436 Horopito (7) 58.5..............................J Riddell 3 7870x Royal Inn (5) 58.5...........................L Allpress 4 7x902 Irish Trix (2) 56.5............................. J Parkes 5 774 Ode To Joy (6) 56.5...................B Ansell (a3) 6 Exotic Pearl (3) 56.5........................R Myers 7 42442 Flickering Shadow (8) 56............. R Hannam 8 46764 Sanibel h (1) 56................................S Collett 9 4.55pm PRESIDENT’S MILE $10,000, R65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 63225 Uncle Bro b (14) 59 2 380x0 Princess El Jay (9) 58............S Macnab (a2) 3 34506 Hocico Blanco d (10) 57.5................S Collett 4 900x7 Nessun Dorma td (11) 57.................. T Allan 5 D3613 Crowning Star b (12) 56.5 6 33491 La Mia Sirena (2) 56.5...................D Bradley

7 8x451 Vicenza (5) 56.5.................................R Elliot 8 7217 Enchanting Pearl db (13) 56.5.........R Myers 9 410x5 Higher Power td (4) 56.5..................D Turner 10 0x851 Lady Verawood d (3) 56.5............... J Parkes 11 18507 Cinzento (1) 56........................ K Asano (a1) 12 875x9 Cool Hand Duke (8) 55................ R Hannam 13 8x300 Road To Reign (7) 54.5................ C Johnson 14 09367 Classy Lane m (6) 54.........................L Hemi 15 41PLx Shamal 55..................................... Scratched Blinkers on: Ammons, Blarney (R1), Thousandkissesdeep (R3), Joshua One Nine (R5) Blinkers off: Magness (R3), La Bella Rosa (R6), Shadow Fox (R7), Princess El Jay (R9) Winkers on: Handfull (R7) Winkers off: Joshua One Nine (R5) SELECTIONS

3 24522 Jinja Jay 30.85 W &.........................T Steele 4 26634 Jinja Murphy 30.50 W &...................T Steele 5 52231 Go Angel 30.70............................... G Farrell 6 44113 Firefly Laffey nwtd............................S Codlin 7 48325 Go All Lin nwtd................................ S O’Neill 8 16557 Sefton Stan 30.75............................P Green Emergencies: 9 35243 Enjoy The Perks nwtd......... A J Christiansen 10 64463 Dig Dig Dig 30.60............................ S O’Neill 9 3.54pm HEWLETT ELECTRICAL SPRINT C4, 318m 1 44187 Kuridrani 18.49..................................M Black 2 45746 Cameo Syd nwtd................................B Craik 3 22315 Stay Rich 18.55 M &......................... J Smith 4 1x112 Morton Keeping 18.47....................... S Clark 5 43644 Electric Dancer 18.48 W &...............T Steele 6 33133 Tres Vite 18.56.................................T Patton 7 14687 Cosmic Meteor 18.56.................... D R Laing 8 36463 Fantastic Amy 18.29.........................S Lozell 9 35668 Suspicious Minds 18.44.....................B Craik 10 4.11pm QUALIFIED PET SERVICES SPRINT C5, 318m 1 23256 Does He Exist 18.53........................R Roper 2 33211 Franky The Jett 18.44........................E Potts 3 41553 Jinja Mongo 18.34 W &....................T Steele 4 51412 Kiwi Boy 18.18 U &............................Cottam 5 41811 Carbon Tiger 18.35 W &..................T Steele 6 52111 Buddy Boom 18.26 U &.....................Cottam 7 58145 Prerogative 18.73 U &........................Cottam

8 63571 Express Emporium 18.46 W &.........T Steele 9 27347 Ashen 18.42.......................................B Bond 11 4.29pm JACK’S WHOLESALE MEATS SPRINT C2, 318m 1 71131 Talkabout Izzy 18.61........................... D Ray 2 77181 Botany Rifles 18.71..........................P Green 3 72542 Pliskova 18.78................................... S Clark 4 25321 Ma Chere 18.67.............................. S O’Neill 5 23221 Asserting Power 18.68.................... S O’Neill 6 25552 Audrette 18.45...................................B Bond 7 44584 Nexus 18.60.................................... G Farrell 8 21322 Our Greg 18.74..................................E Potts 9 57513 Platinum Spirit 18.75......................... S Clark 10 73683 Botany Thommo 18.60.....................P Green SELECTIONS

Race 1: Detonate, Thutmosis, Sovereign Express, Lincoln Lane Race 2: Fantasy Flight, Trending, Skyphyta, Lord Bouzeron Race 3: Can I Get An Amen, Magness, Cross Roads, Thatz Daisy Race 4: Scottish Star, Second Slip, Ruie’s Crumpet Race 5: Manhattan Girl, Amazing Team, Joshua One Nine Race 6: Sugar Rush, Magic Incanto, La Bella Rosa, Mohaka Race 7: Shadow Fox, Ivan Kane, Bronsteel, Hee’s Our Secret Race 8: Flickering Shadow, Horopito, Sanibel, Irish Trix Race 9: Vicenza, Crowning Star, Lady Verawood, Cinzento

Auckland dogs Tomorrow at Manukau Stadium C1, 527m 1 76216 Fear The Fur 31.02......................... S O’Neill 2 33646 My Kirsty nwtd U &.............................Cottam 3 57642 Kai Nan 30.79................................. G Farrell 4 35434 Tamantha nwtd...................................B Bond 5 45758 Just Maddie nwtd..............................M Black 6 74345 Opawa Big 30.91............................ G Farrell 7 56687 Peekay Shout nwtd............................J Black 8 17414 Our Hotrod 30.84 U &........................Cottam 4 2.26 CAROL’S TAB TAIPA TAVERN STAKES C4/5, 527m 1 11512 Pinny Mack 29.90............................. S Clark 2 16216 Monsoon Malabar 30.78 U &.............Cottam 3 21426 Spring Queen 30.67...........................E Potts 4 38461 Kiwi Gal 30.40 U &.............................Cottam 5 Vacant Box Five n & a 6 56127 Frosty Blaze 30.57........................... T Green 7 47244 Spring Mechanic 30.79 R &.................L Udy 8 15542 Our Hemi nwtd U &............................Cottam 5 2.44 SPORTSBOWL FUNCTION CENTRE SPRINT C1, 318m 1 37864 Digger Ace nwtd U &..........................Cottam 2 74726 Always Dreaming 18.58.................. G Farrell 3 17483 Opawa Gonzo nwtd......................... G Farrell 4 12471 Kapai Stewie 18.78 W &..................T Steele 5 27465 Grey Way 18.64.......................... G Pomeroy 6 78425 Smash Burton 19.12 R &.....................L Udy 7 F6865 Rion King nwtd R &..............................L Udy

8 72337 Agbeze 18.98....................................M Black 9 34576 Pacemaker nwtd............................. S O’Neill 10 36476 Bailey And Cream 18.96 R &...............L Udy 6 3.01pm $25,000 GUARANTEED PICK6 STAKES C1, 527m 1 23687 Little Apple 31.03 W &......................T Steele 2 65284 Birds Fly High 31.00........................P Henley 3 16357 Boyka nwtd..................................... G Farrell 4 34212 Get Me Home nwtd U &.....................Cottam 5 35772 Opawa Lola nwtd............................ G Farrell 6 52676 Pam Arising 30.74........................... S O’Neill 7 78x86 Sue Zooki 30.50............................... T Green 8 34772 Crackling Gal 30.49 U &....................Cottam 7 3.19pm JO’S WHOLESALE & SPORTS BAR TAIPA TAVERN SPRINT C1, 318m 1 68635 Ford Man 18.90 R &.............................L Udy 2 65378 Little Moo 18.57 U &..........................Cottam 3 35832 Tribal Conquest 18.80 R &...................L Udy 4 61682 My Snuggles 18.93......................... G Farrell 5 21654 Smash Out 18.94 R &..........................L Udy 6 77645 Choo Choo 18.65............................ G Farrell 7 31315 Portland Art 18.75..............................B Craik 8 38445 Miss Dupre nwtd.............................S E Hunt 9 11556 Go Kiki nwtd.................................... G Farrell 10 F7658 Sly Cath nwtd.....................................J Black 8 3.36pm MT WELLINGTON TAB STAKES C2/3, 527m 1 21165 Jinja Babe 31.03..............................P Green 2 16457 Eddie Hemi nwtd W &......................T Steele

Race 1: Wild Kiwi, Attila’s Arrow, Hillbilly Brewed, Nana Molly Race 2: Iron Eyes, Night Ace, Not Shackley, Zugzwang Race 3: Our Hotrod, Fear The Fur, Tamantha, My Kirsty Race 4: Pinny Mack, Kiwi Gal, Frosty Blaze, Spring Mechanic Race 5: Kapai Stewie, Grey Way, Digger Ace, Agbeze Race 6: Crackling Gal, Pam Arising, Opawa Lola, Get Me Home Race 7: Portland Art, Little Moo, Ford Man, My Snuggles Race 8: Jinja Babe, Jinja Jay, Jinja Murphy, Eddie Hemi Race 9: Electric Dancer, Tres Vite, Stay Rich, Cosmic Meteor Race 10: Does He Exist, Buddy Boom, Prerogative Race 11: Nexus, Talkabout Izzy, Botany Rifles, Our Greg LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Classifieds 40 Ashburton Guardian

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Saturday, March 14, 2020

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Carpenter and Apprentice Required The company: McIntosh Builders has been a leading building company in the Ashburton District for almost 30 years.

From small renovations and extensions to earthquake repairs, fences, decking and new architectural builds, McIntosh Builders are your residential experts in building excellence. We are based in Ashburton, in the recently developed Business Estate.

What we can offer you: • Competitive pay rates • Supportive team environment • Full-time hours • Training where required • Free full cover health insurance

Key responsibilities • Must have a high quality of workmanship, attention to detail and work hard alongside others • Honesty and Reliability • Willingness to learn and take on new challenges • Have a good understanding of basic health and safety procedures

If this sounds like a job for you, please send your CV and applications to am@mcintoshgroup.co.nz or give Alastair a call on 027 274 3469 to discuss.

Guardian Classifieds

SITUATIONS VACANT

ASPHALT WORKER N & D Bradley Limited We are looking for an asphalt worker to join our Asphalting and Preparation Team.

Must have: • Minimum Class 1 license • Positive attitude • Be a team player • Health and safety conscious We offer a competitive hourly rate of pay and long term, ongoing work.

Experience in Asphalt work is an advantage, but training will be given to the right person.

If you wish to discuss this role further, please call: Darral on 027 441 1326 or send in your CV to n_dbradley@xtra.co.nz

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Covid-19 Update

As part of the Government’s decision to increase the annual refugee quota it identified Ashburton as one of five new settlement locations. Contract funding was made available for the development of a new Refugee Settlement Service for Ashburton. Safer Mid Canterbury was successful in its bid to develop and run this service for Ashburton.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the new Refugee Settlement Support Team, working directly with refugees as they embark on their new life settling into a new country and community. All positions are part time and will require family engagement, casework, direct support for the refugee families and collaboration with other support agencies.

The ideal candidates will have the following key attributes: » Willingness to embrace, seek and understand specific cultural knowledge » Enthusiasm and commitment to work as a team member » Excellent oral, listening and written communication skills » Past experience working with refugees and/or minority or diverse populations would be an advantage We are now seeking to fill the following four settlement team job vacancies: Caseworker/Youth: Must be a qualified and registered Social Worker with experience in working with Youth.

Caseworker/Housing: Must have experience knowledge of Housing and Tenancy sector.

and

Caseworker/Volunteer Coordinator: Experience in coordinating and managing volunteer services.

Caseworker/Cultural Navigator: Seeking a person who is fluent in Dari or a similar language (i.e. Farsi).

These positions are all part time (24 hours per week) with some flexibility required around when the hours will be worked. In return we offer a supportive and flexible family friendly work environment. If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please go to our website career section to download an application form. and view the position description. Please follow all instructions on the form.

You can call us on 03 308 1395 if you require further information www.safermidcanterbury.org.nz Applications close Monday, April 6, 2020, at 4pm.

FARM WORKER We are looking for a person to help on our dry land farm with tractor and sheep work as well as general farm maintenance.

The work will be five days a week but hours can be flexible.

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OPERATOR We require tractor drivers to operate potato harvest machinery for the up coming harvest season with an immediate start, in the Ashburton area.

Experience would be an advantage, but full training will be given.

Experience is essential.

Farm is near Hinds so own transport needed.

The person we require needs to be honest, capable and able to work independently.

The successful applicants will need to work night shifts and be on call as weather conditions dictate.

Own transport is essential.

May suit a semiretired person.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Refugee Settlement Support Team: Job Vacancies

SITUATIONS VACANT

• New Zealand is at the “Stamp it out” phase, with continued border management and containment measures in place

For more information, call or text a message to 0274 570 402.

Call or text a message to 027 6891145.

PUBLIC NOTICES

• Information is regularly changing so it’s important to stay informed • Anyone who has been in Italy, South Korea, China or Iran within the last 14 days is required to self-isolate for 14 days and register with Covid Healthline 0800 358 5453. Call answering will be delayed, but will be answered so be patient.

• Panic buying of goods is not necessary, however ensure you have sufficient supplies for 2 weeks.

• Countdown will delivery groceries and there’s other online shopping • A range of pharmacies will deliver locally • If you have a fever, shortness of breath, or cough please isolate in your home, avoid contact with others, and call the Covid-19 Healthline number 0800 358 5453 • If you consider your situation an emergency then call 111 as usual. Covid-19 cleaning of ambulances takes time so please reserve this for emergencies only.

• For information on Covid-19 and/or self-isolation visit Healthinfo.org.nz and search Covid-19 • Other illnesses will continue to occur during this period unrelated to Covid-19. While normal services will be available, it is important that you consider strongly the need to visit your GP or to attend the Ashburton Hospital Emergency Department. There is a risk of exposure to Covid-19 and the severity of illness in older patients is high. If you have the above symptoms you should contact the Covid-19 Healthline in the first instance, and for other medical concerns you should contact your GP by phone as they may be offering alternative ways to access care.

• Now is the time to ensure you have suitable supplies in case you need to self-isolate for up to 2 weeks, contacts for family/ friends, and that you check in on one another regularly.

Welcome to the World

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

CLEARING SALE

Account:

MI & MA Johnston 481 Moorhouse Road RD 8 ASHBURTON 7778 Friday 27th March 2020 Commencing 1pm We have been favoured with instructions from our vendor to hold a clearing sale of their livestock, surplus farming plant & sundries at the above time & date.

Outside Entries will be accepted.

Full details will be published Saturday 21st March 2020. Please visit our website www.peterwalsh.co.nz to view full list of items and photos.

For further information: Don Borlase • 027 561 4025 PETER WALSH & ASSOCIATES LT D www.peterwalsh.co.nz

L A U ANNERAL GEN Wakanui Hockey AGM Tuesday, March 24, 2020 7.30pm, Wakanui Hall Enquiries/apologies to: wakanuihockey@gmail.com

Baby n Finn P : almer P avletich Katrina a announc nd Phil are happ y to e the arr ival o on Mond ay, March f Harrison 9, 2020.

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Guardian Situations Vacant

307 7900

Brent Gray, Secretary Wakanui Hockey

To advertise in AGM phone Classifieds

03 307 7900

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REAL ESTATE

- Harcourts Ashburton Office won an Excellence Award for the 'Harcourts Client Experience Office Award' 2nd Place in the South Island Region for Oct-Dec 2019 - Harcourts Ashburton Office placed 4th for Harcourts ‘Top Office Revenue’ for Oct-Dec 2019 out of all offices in our size category (3 tiers) - Jill Leonard was awarded a Harcourts ‘Bronze Achievement Award' for achieving bronze sales status for Oct-Dec 2019 - Jill Leonard was presented with her ‘10 year long service trophy’ - Jill Leonard was awarded a Harcourts ‘Diamond pin’ for achieving over $50 million in sales - Della Glassey won an Excellence Award ‘Harcourts Client Experience Individual Award’ 2nd Place in the South Island Region for Oct-Dec 2019 - Sue Prendergast was awarded a Harcourts ‘Bronze Achievement Award' for achieving bronze sales status for Oct-Dec 2019 - Tammy McDougall was awarded a Harcourts ‘Platinum Achievement Award’ for achieving platinum sales status for Oct-Dec 2019 - Tammy McDougall was awarded a Harcourts ‘Sapphire pin’ for achieving over $20 million in sales in her first 18 months in real estate - Tammy McDougall won a Harcourts ‘Top Twenty Sales Award’ for placing 7th Place in the South Island Region for sales for Oct-Dec 2019 and placed 37th out of all Harcourts sales people in New Zealand for ‘NZ Top 100 Total Earnings’ Dec 2019

TRADES, SERVICES COMPUTER PROBLEMS??

For professional computer servicing and laser engraving, see Kelvin at KJB Systems, 4 Ascot Place. Phone 308 8989. Locally owned and serving Ashburton for 30 years. Same day service if possible.

Supergold discount card welcomed.

Guardian Real Estate

307 7900

RAFFLES Age Concern Positive Ageing Expo Raffle Results Grocery hamper no1: Sandra Curd – G 25 Grocery hamper no2: John Milne – A 24 Event Centre mystery draws: Ann Harris – A 18 Leigh Wackrow – C 06

PLANTS, PRODUCE

MOTORING

MEADOW hay, very good quality, conventional bales, shed stored. Pick up from near airport. $6.50 each.

Cash only. Phone 308 6745.

WHEEL alignments at GREEN old man pine $170, ENTERTAINMENT great prices. Maximise the 3.6m³. Phone Shane James life of your tyres with an Firewood 027 611 3334. LISA, Asian lady, size 8, 34D busty, 26 years old. alignment from Neumanns excellent Level 73St, Burnett Ashburton Members I.B.A.N.Z & & Brokernet Ltd. massage, LevelSt, 2, 73 Burnett St,|Ashburton Members of NZBrokers I.B.A.N.Z Good & NZ Brokernet Level 2, 73 Ltd, Burnett Ashburton | Members of-|of I.B.A.N.Z Tyre Wills STRAW conventional LevelServices 2, 73 Burnett St,2,197 Ashburton |PEA Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. NZ Ltd. service.

In/out calls. Call David Rush Street.

Phone 308-6737 bales $6 delivered.

Pea Straw Level 2, 73 Burnett St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. - medium square bales $45 Phone 021 046 4314. today on 03 307 delivered. Pea Vine Hay HIRE – Attractive, 1990 for expert GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, Round bales $90 delivered. SONYA chainsaws, concrete breakers, Enquiries, please phone busty and appointments. advice and a free no trailers, and more. All your Andrew 020 402 33792. Genuine callers. Phone obligation risk 021 027 59055. No texting. assessment.

DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Buying or selling Street. Open Monday-Friday 73St, Burnett St, Ashburton | Members I.B.A.N.Z & & NZBrokers Brokernet NZ Ltd. 2, 73 Level Burnett Ashburton | Members of of I.B.A.N.Z a vehicle?

Level Level 2, 73 Burnett St,2, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am Level 2, today 73 Burnettfor St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. Call the Guardian - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am your motoring advertising 73 Burnett St, 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061 requirements.

307 7900 Ashburton www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

PEA STRAW $5. 2.3km past the airport. 124 Single Tree Road. Saturday mornings, 9 am to 12 pm. Phone/Text 027 734 6005 for weeknight deliveries Ashburton.

Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

FOR SALE

ADULT

Level 2, 73 Burnett St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd.

Daily Dairy SATURDAY 9am ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Local fresh produce, hot drinks and more. North end West Street, car park.

9am ST ANDREW’S CHURCH FAIR. Celebrity cooking competition, great stalls, Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

9am - 12pm CRAFT MARKET. Woodwork, jewellery, Rawleighs

SUNDAY 8am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

8.30am HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH. Mass, Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship service led by Rev Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST CHURCH.

MONDAY 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am ASHBURTON COUNTY VETERANS GOLF. Final of Heartland Bank Championship, 10am start. Tinwald Golf Club.

Facebook, Ashburton County Veterans Golf Association.

9.30am - 4pm ST JOHN OPPORTUNITY SHOP. Open daily from 9.30am - 4pm and Saturday 9.30am - 1pm. 129 Tancred St.

For all subscriber enquiries, missed deliveries, new subscriptions, temporary stops.

Please

Text 021 271 3399 Phone 0800 274 287 Email circulation@ theguardian.co.nz

March 14, 15 & 16, 2020 products, clothing and much more.

West Street, car park.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open every Thursday and Saturday with almost 1000 different toys to choose from for hire. 106 Victoria Street, The Triangle, Ashburton.

9.30am - 1pm ST JOHN OPPORTUNITY SHOP. Open daily and on Saturday 9.30am 1pm. 129 Tancred Street.

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

10am - 12pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome.

Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed most public holidays.

10am - 12pm

VINTAGE CAR CLUB MUSEUM AND PARTS SHED. Open to the public. Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10am ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet, new members welcome, Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish 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.

1.15pm (draw) WAIREKA GOLF CROQUET. Golf Croquet Doubles, new players welcome. Waireka, Philip Street.

1.30pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, new members welcome. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

Morning worship with Rev Heather Kennedy, Paterson’s Chapel, corner East and Cox street.

10am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Harvest festival service led by Rev Johanna Warren, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street.

10am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship and service led by Rev Eric Mattock, all welcome. Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

10am

MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10am ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning service, all welcome. 67 Cass Street.

10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Thomson Street.

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

10.30am VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street (Tinwald School hall).

10.30am GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Worshipping God and transforming lives. 63 Princes Street, Netherby.

11am - 4pm THE PLAINS RAILWAY AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM COMPLEX. Open day, enjoy a train ride and museum village displays. Handcrafts, wood working and refreshments.

Maronan Road, Tinwald.

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.

1.15pm (draw) WAIREKA GOLF CROQUET. Golf Croquet Doubles, new players welcome. Waireka, Philip Street.

7pm VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street (Tinwald School hall).

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

10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For information phone Age Concern 308 6817. Seniors Centre, Cameron Street.

10.30am COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Hockey Pavilion, Walnut Avenue.

12pm BAPTIST CHURCH FREE LUNCH.

Weekly lunch, available at Baptist Church, Cass Street.

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.

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome.

Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed most public holidays.

1.30pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB.

Assn Croquet, New members welcome, Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

2pm GREY POWER. Speakers Zhiyan Bashrati and Miles Jackson. Seniors Centre, Cameron St. 4.30pm - 7pm GIRLS BRIGADE. Any enquiries please phone Rachel on 0211 1226 063. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street.

6pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

6.30pm - 9pm

THE MID CANTERBURY LINEDANCERS. 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Easy Intermediate following onto Intermediate level from 7.30pm to 9pm. Instructor Annette Fyfe 0274 813131. Tinwald Hall, Grahams St. 7pm - 9.30pm R AND R LINE DANCING ASHBURTON. Beginners/Intermediate weekly line dance class. Enquiries Rayma 0274 867 504. Balmoral Hall, 240 Cameron Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON ELECTRONIC ORGAN AND KEYBOARD CLUB. Club night concert, all visitors very welcome. Seniors Centre, Cameron St.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Moore Street Medical Centre, Moore Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Saturday until 8am Sunday. Consultations will be by appointment only. To make a booking please phone 0800 700 155.

Weekend Services

MEDICAL SERVICES

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

For all other medical assistance outside of normal hours, please phone your General Practice team, 24/7, to speak with a health professional who will give you free health advice on what to do or where to go if you need urgent care If you don’t have a regular General Practice, call any GP team 24/7 for free telephone health advice.

DUTY DOCTORS Tinwald Medical Practice, Archibald Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Saturday until 8am Sunday.

Consultations will be from 10am to 12 noon and 6pm to 7pm No appointment necessary.

Sealy Street Medical Centre, Sealy Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Sunday until 8am Monday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Please bring your Community Services Card. All non New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, New Zealanders should bring some form of ID.

Methven & Rakaia Area

For weekend and emergency services please phone Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Centre on 303 5002 for details on how to access the after-hours service each weekend.

Healthline is a free health advice service. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential.

Pharmacies

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency Lifeline

Ashburton Rest Homes

Art Gallery

COLDSTREAM HOUSE, CAMERON COURTS and PRINCES COURT all have DAILY, unrestricted visiting.

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm, Wednesday: 10am – 7pm

Emergency Dentist

Ashburton Museum

Dog, Stock & Noise Control

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm

If you do not have or cannot contact your regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 for the name of the rostered weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours 9am - 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

HELPLINE SERVICES Alcoholics Anonymous

Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or visit www.aa.org.nz for more information.

Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955.

Ask for the Crisis Team.

Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis

Support. Phone 03 364 8791

Victims Support Group

24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846).

Direct dials to a volunteer.

Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm, outside of these hours leave a message.

Alcohol Drug Help Line

Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

Toll-free: 0800 353 353.

Bus Departures

Reservations & timetables, 24-hour service.

Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802.

BUSES - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm.

Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm.

Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Sunday and from 5pm - 7pm both evenings.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Ashburton Public Library

ANIMAL SERVICES Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm.

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

Mid Canterbury Animal Shelter

EA Networks Centre - Pools

Veterinarians

Contact - President 021 1356 969.

20 River Terrace - phone 03 308 4020. WEEKEND HOURS: ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, Sat and Sun 7am - 7pm. Public holidays 10am - 5pm.

149 Cameron Street, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben Hallenstein.

Full emergency service all weekend.

Mail Closing Times ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321, STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm Cnr East Street and Seafield Road, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Jonathan Christian.

Information Centre Vet Ent and Vet Life operate a joint after-hours SMALL Methven - Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10am until 3pm. Phone 302-8955 or isite@midcanterburynz.com animal emergency service. To use this service please phone your vet as usual.

Trades & Services

To place a Trades & Services ad, call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

LOCKSMITHS / DOOR REPAIRERS

CALL GROUTPRO FOR AN HONEST DISCUSSION ABOUT YOUR GROUT AND TILE AFTERCARE

• Ashburton based locksmiths • Keys, door locks, padlocks • Window stays and latches • Sliding/bifold door rollers • WE REPAIR ALL

CALL GROUTPRO WE HELP YOU KEEP ON TOP OF YOUR SHOWER AND TILE MAINTENANCE

• Tile shower makeovers • Professional tile and grout cleaning • Re-colouring existing grout

• Sealing and repairing/replacing tiles/grout • Replacing mouldy and tired silicon

WE TRANSFORM TILES/GROUT IN BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, SHOWERS, BALCONIES, CONSERVATORIES AND ANY TILED AREA Contact GroutPro Brett Muir for a quote and an upfront honest discussion.

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CALL DAM DOORS AND MORE MOBILE SERVICE 0275 167 104

To deal with Dirty Tiles and Grout

027 746 7632

www.groutpro.co.nz

Mobile Mower servicing

Keeping your property protected with a security camera system from Masterguard

• Rotary Mowers • Ride-on Mowers • Water Blasters • Small Motor Repairs

Protect your biggest asset with a home security camera package from Masterguard

• Reel Mowers • Chainsaws • Rotary Hoes • Generators

Call me today for a free, no obligation quote

Stan Keeley, Owner

Hartley Curd phone 0800 788 393 or 021 328 301

Ph 307 0002 - Mobile 021 88 34 36

57 Dobson Street, Ashburton.

HEAT PUMPS KEEP YOUR HOME THE PERFECT TEMPERATURE ALL YEAR ROUND

HEAT PUMPS

electriCOOL Ltd Phone Paul Crequer, your local authorised Daikin dealer for a free quote on all domestic and commercial systems phone 0274 362 362 or 308 4573.

TALBOT SECURITY GROUP

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Book your high windows in today “we clean to a standard, not a price”

• regular full house cleans • one off spring cleans • farm houses • builders cleans • floor buffing • All staff are police vetted •Able to travel out of town

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Alarm Installation Alarm Servicing Alarm Monitoring Alarm Response

E - operations@talbotsecurity.co.nz phone 03 307 2409 anytime 24/7

03 307 2656 | www.ashburtoncleaning.co.nz

Lifestyle

To advertise here contact Ange on 027 286 6527 or 03 307 7936

Open all hours

Phone 308 3927 Cell 027 434 4809 205 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton

CONNECTIONS

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6am Te Karere 3 2 6:30 Country Calendar 3 0 7am Fishing And Adventure 3 0 7:30 Infomercials 9am Whanau Living 3 9:30 Tagata Pasifika 10am The Family Chase 3 0 11:05 John And Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen 12:05 A Place To Call Home PGR 3 0 1:15 Your Home Made Perfect 3 0 2:30 F The Hotel Inspector Returns PGR 3 0 3:30 Sarah Beeny’s Renovate Don’t Relocate 4:25 Motoka Andy Ellis, Hayden Paddon, and Kris Green travel the length of the country in search of the quintessential Kiwi motorcar. 0 4:55 The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm Ant And Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway 0 8pm L Lotto 8:05 Ant And Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway Continued. 0 8:20 Best Home Cook The cooks are challenged to produce their ultimate Sunday brunch. 0 9:35 Manifest AO 0 10:30 F Mrs Wilson PGR 3 0

6am Takaro Tribe 3 0 6:10 Thomas And Friends 0 6:25 Tinpo 0 6:30 Blaze And The Monster Machines 3 0 6:55 The Insectibles 3 0 7:05 Thunderbirds Are Go! 0 7:25 The Amazing World Of Gumball 0 7:50 Beyblade Burst Rise 0 8:15 Ninjago 0 8:40 Justice League 0 9am Regular Show 0 9:15 Walk The Prank 0 9:35 The Simpsons PGR 3 0 10am Fresh PGR 10:30 Mike And Molly PGR 3 0 11am Black-Ish PGR 3 0 11:25 8 Simple Rules 3 0 11:55 The 100 PGR 0 12:55 America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 1:25 Toddlers Make You Laugh Out Loud 3 0 2:25 The Bachelorette NZ 3 0 6pm Friends 3 0 7pm M Son Of Big Foot PGR 2017 Animated Adventure.

A 13-year-old outsider sets out to solve the mystery about his long-lost father, making a gigantic discovery along the way. 0 8:45 M US Marshals AO 1998 Action. A US marshal and his team must find a murderer and robber. 0

6am Charles Stanley 6:30 Infomercials 9:30 NewsHub Nation An in-depth weekly current-affairs show. 0 10:30 The Taste USA 3 11:30 Married At First Sight US – The First Year PGR 3 12:25 Face Off AO 3 1:20 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show PGR 3 0 2:30 Fresh Off The Boat PGR 3pm The Goldbergs PGR 0 3:30 Survivor – David v Goliath 0 4:25 Ostrich 3 0 5:30 HelloWorld An Australian travel and lifestyle programme exploring destinations around the world.

6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

11:40 Doctor Doctor AO 3 Hugh attempts to solve the case of two women, one who is unconscious, and the other who does not speak English; Meryl is in need of a lawyer. 0 12:55 Coronation Street 3 0 1:45 Coronation Street 3 0 3am Infomercials

11:25 M Prisoners AO 2013 Crime. When his daughter and her friend go missing, a father decides to take matters into his own hands.

Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal. 0 2:15 M The Judge AO 2014 Drama. Robert Downey jr, Robert Duvall. 4:40 Mike And Molly PGR 3 0 5:05 Fresh PGR 3 5:30 Religious Infomercials

11:20 M A Stranger Outside AO 2018 Thriller. 0 1:15 Infomercials 5am Hillsong 5:30 Charles Stanley

Best Home Cook

8:20pm on TVNZ 1

BRAVO 6am Infomercials 3 10am Judge Jerry 3 10:30 The Kelly Clarkson Show 3 11:30 The Kelly Clarkson Show 3 12:30 Hoarders 3 1:30 Hoarders 3 2:30 Love It Or List It 3 3:30 Love It Or List It 3 4:30 Undercover Boss 3 5:30 Undercover Boss 3 6:30 Undercover Boss 3 7:30 Botched PGR 3 8:30 Vanderpump Rules AO On the eve of Jax and Brittany’s wedding, the rehearsal dinner is disrupted when Stassi, Katie, and Lala clash with Kristen.

9:30 The Real Housewives Of New Jersey AO 10:30 A Lie To Die For AO 3 11:30 Love It Or List It 3

Sunday 12:20 Infomercials 3 5am How Do I Look? 3

The Sixties

7:30pm on Prime

SKY 5 6am Trucking Hell M 6:50 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG 9:35 Trucking Hell M 10:35 Supernatural MVS 11:25 Curfew MVC 12:15 Supergirl MVS 1pm SmackDown MVC 3:05 Main Event MVC 3:55 Ax Men ML 4:50 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG 7:30 Trucking Hell M 8:30 Lazy Boy Garage PG 9pm Ax Men ML 10pm Classic Pawn Stars PG 10:30 Trucking Hell M 11:20 The Simpsons PG 11:45 The Simpsons PG

Sunday 12:15 The Simpsons Super Sunday PG 3:10 Lazy Boy Garage PG 3:20 Main Event MV 3:35 Supergirl MVS 4:05 Classic Pawn Stars PG 4:30 Ax Men ML 5:15 Chicago PD 16V

7pm America’s Got Talent – The Champions 0 8:55 M Everest AO 3 2015 Drama. Several climbing expeditions face an unexpected fierce blizzard as they attempt to climb to the summit of Mt Everest. Based on real events.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Josh Brolin. 0

7pm WhichCar 0 7:30 The Sixties PGR 3 The 1960s were the genesis of many of the social and political currents that dominate today’s headlines, including the beginnings of the women’s, environmental, conservative, and gay movements. 0 8:30 Hellfire Heroes PGR 0 9:30 Super Rugby (DLY) 11:30 Clash Of The Collectables As Eric and Alan look for retro treasures in Newcastle, Eric buys a brass door knocker he believes is the work of a British designer, and Alan buys a house brick with a story.

12:30 Closedown

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREATS

6:50 Woman Walks Ahead 16VSC 2018 Drama.

Jessica Chastain, Sam Rockwell.

8:30 Maria By Callas PGL 2017 Documentary. Maria Callas, Joyce DiDonato. 10:25 Poms PGLS 2019 Comedy.

Diane Keaton, Jacki Weaver.

11:55 American Animals MVL 2018 Drama. Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan. 1:50 Maria By Callas PGL 2017 Documentary.

Maria Callas, Joyce DiDonato.

3:45 Films Of Fury – The Kung Fu Movie 16VSC 2011 Documentary. 5:10 Forever My Girl PGC 2018 Drama.

Alex Roe, Jessica Rothe.

6:55 Grace 16C 2019 Romantic Comedy. Tate Donovan, Katie Cassidy. 8:30 The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot 16VLC 2018 Action. A man has lived with the secret that he was responsible for killing Hitler. Decades later, the US government calls on him again.

Sam Elliott, Aidan Turner.

10:10 John Wick – Chapter 3: Parabellum 16VL 2019 Action. Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry.

Sunday 12:20 Surprise Me PG 2017 Comedy.

Jonathan Bennett, Fiona Gubelmann. 1:50 Artik 18VLC 2019 Horror. 3:05 Films Of Fury – The Kung Fu Movie 16VSC 2011 Documentary.

4:27 John Wick – Chapter 3: Parabellum 16VL 2019 Action.

7:30 Million Dollar Baby MC 2004 Drama. Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman.

9:40 Real Steel MV 2011 Action. Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo. 11:45 The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button MLS 2008 Drama.

Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett.

2:30 The Hobbit – The Battle Of The Five Armies MV 2015 Adventure.

Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman.

4:55 Charlie’s Angels MV 2000 Action. Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu. 6:40 Charlie’s Angels – Full Throttle MV 2003 Action Adventure. Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu. 8:30 X2 MV 2003 Action.

When public opinion blames mutants for an attack on the president, the X-Men band together to find the mutant assassin. Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Anna Paquin, Halle Berry.

10:45 We’re The Millers 16VLS 2013 Comedy. Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston.

Sunday

MAORI

CHOICE

6:30 Waiata Mai 6:40 My 6am Ben 10 – Alien Force 3 0 Mokai 7:10 Huhu – Te Tunga 6:25 Hank Zipzer, The World’s Rakau 7:20 He Rourou 3 Greatest Underachiever 3 0 7:30 Potae Pai 3 7:40 Kainga 6:50 Endangered Species 3 0 Whakapaipai 3 7:50 Polyfest 7:15 Henry Danger Kapa Haka 3 8:20 Haati 7:40 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 0 8:05 Teen Titans 3 0 Paati 3 8:30 Pukana 3 2 10am Swagger 10:30 Whanau 8:30 Batman – The Animated Bake Off 3 11am Sidewalk Series 0 9am Samurai Jack PGR 0 10am Cricket – Australia v Karaoke PGR 3 11:30 HakaNation Noon Waka Ama Sprint Nationals Blackcaps (HLS) 1pm Haati Grassroots Rugby 3 11am Raw PGR 3 Noon Best Of Piha Rescue PGR 3 0 2pm Poitukohu Kura Tuarua 3 3pm Total Combat PGR 3 1pm Antiques Road Trip 3 4pm Tangaroa With Pio 2pm American Restoration 3 0 4:30 Fresh 2:30 Rugby League – Super 5pm The Hui – Kaupeka Wha League (RPL) Maori current affairs hosted by 4:30 Hot Bench 3 Mihingarangi Forbes.

5pm Addicted To Fishing 3 0 5:30 Nga Tamariki O Te Kohu 3 5:30 Prime News 6:30 Te Ao – Maori News 6pm Homes By The Med 0

12:35 Barbershop ML 2002 Comedy. 2:14 The Hobbit – The Battle Of The Five Armies MV 2015 Adventure.

4:34 A Night At The Movies – The Horrors Of Stephen King M 2012 Documentary.

5:34 Charlie’s Angels MV 2000 Action.

7pm M The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything 2000 Animated Adventure.

8:30 M The Godfather Part II AO 1974 Crime.

Midnight Closedown

SKY SPORT 1 6am Gallagher Premiership Highlights Show Round 13.

7am Thursday Kick Off 7:30 Super Rugby – Chiefs v Hurricanes (RPL) From FMG Stadium.

9:30 Sevens – World Series (HLS) Vancouver – Day One. 11am Sevens – World Series (HLS) Vancouver – Day Two. 12:30 Thursday Kick Off 1pm Super Rugby – Chiefs v Hurricanes (RPL) 3pm Six Nations Review Show 4pm L Super Rugby – Blues v Lions From Eden Park, Auckland.

6:30 L Super Rugby – Sunwolves v Crusaders From Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

9:10 L Super Rugby – Reds v Bulls From Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

11:30 Super Rugby – Sunwolves v Crusaders (RPL) From Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Sunday

1:30 Super Rugby – Chiefs v Hurricanes (HLS) 2am Super Rugby – Sunwolves v Crusaders (HLS) 2:30 Super Rugby (HLS) 3am L Six Nations – Wales v Scotland From Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

5:30 Six Nations – Wales v England (RPL)

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

6am Big Ben – Saving The World’s Most Famous Clock 7:30 Baby Animals And Friends 8:30 Mysteries At The Museum 9:30 Monty Don’s American Gardens 10:30 Culinary Genius 11:30 American Pickers 12:30 Building The Dream 1:30 Escape To The Chateau – DIY 2:30 Running Wild With Bear Grylls 3:30 Hugh’s Wild West 4:30 Healthy Food Guide 5pm Paul Hollywood – A Baker’s Life 5:30 Lonely Planet – Roads Less Travelled 6:30 Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club

7:30 Restoration Home 8:30 Antiques Roadshow 9:30 M Mud AO 2012 Adventure. Two best friends find a man named Mud hiding out on a deserted island in the Mississippi.

Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon.

11:55 Love Nature – Hugh’s Wild West 12:55 Lonely Planet – Roads Less Travelled 1:55 Carver Kings 2:25 M Mud AO 2012 Adventure. Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon. 4:50 Cook The Books 5am Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club

SKY SPORT 2

DISCOVERY

6:35 How It’s Made PG 7:05 How Do They Do It? PG 7:30 Gold Rush PG 8:20 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:10 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 10am Aussie Gold Hunters PG 10:50 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 11:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 12:30 Expedition Unknown PG Italy’s Barbarian Booty.

1:20 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG Dangerous Waters.

2:10 River Of No Return PG Hard as Rocks. 3pm Outback Opal Hunters PG 3:50 Expedition Unknown PG The Ark of the Covenant.

4:45 Expedition Unknown PG England’s Vanished Crown Jewels. 5:40 Expedition Unknown PG Corsica’s Nazi Treasure. 6:35 BattleBots PG 7:30 Nasa’s Unexplained Files PG 8:30 UFOs – The Lost Evidence PG Pilots and Astronauts. 9:25 Gold Rush PG 10:15 The Day I Ran China PG Grand Finale.

Sunday 11:05 Undercover Billionaire Midnight Women’s T20 PG Exposed. 11:55 How World Cup (HLS) Final – It’s Made PG Sunday 12:20 How Do They Do It? PG Australia v India.

12:30 Australia v Blackcaps 12:45 BattleBots PG 1:35 World’s Deadliest (HLS) First ODI. Weather Caught On Camera 1:30 South Africa v Australia PG 3:15 Web Of Lies M 2:25 The Perfect Murder M (HLS) Third ODI. 4:05 People Magazine 2:50 L Pakistan Super Investigates PG 4:55 The League Karachi v Islamabad.

Coroner – I Speak For The From National Stadium, Dead M 5:45 The 1980s – The Deadliest Decade M Karachi.

7:30 Australia v Blackcaps (HLS) First ODI. 8:30 Women’s T20 World Cup (HLS) Final – Australia v India.

9am Australia v Blackcaps (RPL) First ODI. From Sydney Cricket Ground.

4:30 South Africa v Australia (HLS) Third ODI. 5:30 Pakistan Super League (RPL) Peshawar v Multan.

9pm Australia v Blackcaps (HLS) First ODI. From Sydney Cricket Ground.

10pm South Africa v Australia (HLS) Third ODI. 11pm Women’s T20 World Cup (HLS) England v West Indies.

11:30 Women’s T20 World Cup (HLS) Semi-final Two – Australia v South Africa.

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6am Tales From The Coast With Robson Green 3 6:50 Tiny House Nation 3 7:35 Tagata Pasifika 3 8am Praise Be 3 8:30 Off The Grid With Pio 0 9am Q+A With Jack Tame 0 10am Marae PGR 2 10:30 Haka Global 0 10:55 Attitude 3 0 11:30 Fair Go 3 0 11:55 Sunday 3 0 12:55 Location, Location, Location 3 0 1:55 Building Giants 0 2:55 One News – New Zealand Remembers 4:30 Border Patrol Turtles are discovered at the Ports of Auckland, and some Aussie promo girls arrive at Queenstown airport with containers full of unidentified white powders. 0 5pm The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm Country Calendar 0 7:30 Sunday 0 8:30 Gold Digger AO News of the engagement has unexpected consequences. 0 9:40 Autopsy – Christopher Reeve PGR 0 10:35 Ramy AO

6am Paw Patrol 3 0 6:20 Thomas And Friends 0 6:35 New Looney Tunes 3 0 6:55 Masha And The Bear 3 0 7am Dorothy And The Wizard Of Oz 0 7:25 Elena Of Avalor 0 7:45 Tales Of Nai Nai 0 8am What Now? 10am Shortland Street PGR 3 0 Noon M Aaliyah – Princess Of R&B PGR 3 2014 Biography Drama. 0 1:40 Home And Away Omnibus 3 0 4:10 The Bachelor Peter joins the four remaining bachelorettes in their home towns, where their families question his intentions; a surprise threatens a relationship. 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 The Simpsons PGR 0 7pm The Bachelorette NZ PGR 0 8:30 M Justice League AO 2017 Action. Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. 0 10:55 M Aliens AO 1986 Sci-fi. 0

11:50 When We Rise AO 3 A new disease, initially named ‘gayrelated immune deficiency’, begins spreading among gay men and drug users in San Francisco. Meanwhile, Roma and Diane start a family. 0 12:50 Hillary PGR 3 0 1:45 Coronation Street PGR 3 0 3:50 Infomercials

1:20 The Walking Dead AO 3 0 2:10 Krypton AO 3 0 2:55 America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 3:20 Infomercials 3:55 Religious Infomercials 4:30 Mike And Molly PGR 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

Gold Digger

8:30pm on TVNZ 1

BRAVO 6am How Do I Look? 3 6:45 How Do I Look? 3 7:35 How Do I Look? 3 8:20 How Do I Look? 3 9:10 Love It Or List It 3 10am Love It Or List It 3 10:50 Botched PGR 3 11:40 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 12:30 Hoarders 3 1:30 Hoarders 3 2:15 Hoarders 3 3pm Judge Jerry 3 3:30 Judge Jerry 3 4pm Judge Jerry 3 4:30 Judge Jerry 3 5pm Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry 3 6pm Love It Or List It – Vancouver 7pm M The Mummy Returns PGR 3 2001 Adventure. Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz. 9pm M The Scorpion King AO 3 2002 Action. A warrior rises up against an army that is destroying his homeland.

Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Kelly Hu. 11:30 Very Cavallari AO 12:20 Infomercials 3

Justice League

8:30pm on TVNZ 2

SKY 5 6am Lazy Boy Garage PG 6:25 Supergirl MVS 7:10 NCIS – New Orleans MV 7:55 Main Event MV 8:45 The Amazing Race PG 9:35 Supergirl MVS 10:25 Classic Pawn Stars PG 10:55 NCIS – New Orleans MV 11:45 Ax Men ML 12:40 Mountain Men PG 1:30 Lazy Boy Garage PG 2pm The Amazing Race PG 3pm Raw MVC 5:45 SmackDown MVC 7:30 NCIS – New Orleans MV 8:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 9:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 10:30 Chicago PD 16V (Part 2) 11:25 The Amazing Race PG

Monday

12:15 SmackDown MVC 1:55 Chicago PD 16V 2:45 NCIS – New Orleans MV 3:35 The Amazing Race PG 4:25 Criminal Minds 16VS 5:10 Criminal Minds 16VS

THREE

PRIME

6am Life TV 6:30 Brian Houston 7am Charles Stanley 8am Life TV 3 8:30 Turning Point 9am R&R With Eru And K’Lee 9:30 The Hui 0 10am NewsHub Nation 3 0 11am F Ainsley’s Market Menu Noon Motorsport – Formula Drift (HLS) 12:30 Motorsport – MotoGP (HLS) 1:55 Motorsport – Monster Jam 2:55 NewsHub Special 4:30 The Fishing Show Classics Keen fisherman Matt Watson takes viewers on a journey into the world of fishing in New Zealand. 0 4:55 Wild Weather With Richard Hammond 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

MAORI

6am Religious Programme 7am Nella The Princess Knight 3 0 7:30 Religious Programme 10am World Rugby Sevens (HLS) Day Two. From BC Place Stadium, Vancouver.

11:45 The Greats Noon Paul And Nick’s Big Food Trip New Zealand 3 0 1pm Massive Engineering Mistakes PGR 3 2pm Mad About You PGR 3 2:30 Rugby League – Super League (RPL) Salford Red Devils v Wigan Warriors.

4:30 Rugby Nation 5:30 Prime News 6pm Netball – ANZ Premiership (RPL) Tactix v Pulse.

From Stadium 2000, in Blenheim.

CHOICE

6:30 Waiata Mai 6:40 Tamariki Haka 6:50 Kids’ Kai Kart 7am Darwin + Newts 3 7:10 Huhu – Te Tunga Rakau 7:20 He Rourou 3 7:30 Potae Pai 3 7:40 Kainga Whakapaipai 3 7:50 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 8:20 Haati Paati 3 8:30 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals 9am Globe 3 9:30 Swagger 10am Easy Eats 3 11am R&R With Eru And K’Lee 3 11:30 Te Ao With Moana 3 Noon Funny Whare – Gamesnight PGR 3 12:30 Taha Tauiwi 3 1pm Edinburgh Military Tattoo 3 2pm M The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything 2000 Animated Adventure. 3:30 Marae DIY 3 4:30 Tagata Pasifika 5pm Tamaki Paenga Hira 3 5:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 6pm Waka Huia 6:30 Te Ao – Maori News

6am Sand Masters 6:30 Through The Bible With Les Feldick 7am Leading The Way 7:30 Healthy Food Guide 8am Paul Hollywood – A Baker’s Life 8:30 Animal Park 9:30 Sue Perkins And The Chimp Sanctuary 10:30 Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 11:30 Stars In Their Cars Noon Home Of The Year 12:30 Hugh’s Wild West 1:30 Lonely Planet – Roads Less Travelled 2:30 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Inside The Vets 4:30 Rick Stein – From Venice To Istanbul 5:30 My Dream Home 6:30 Road To Riches

7pm Married At First Sight 7:30 North America With Simon Australia PGR 0 Reeve PGR 0 8:30 M Arrival AO 3 2016 8:30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On Drama. When giant The Road PGR 0 spaceships land on Earth, 9:30 Shearing Gang PGR a linguist is called in to Behind the scenes in the interpret the intentions of the lives of New Zealand’s top aliens and stop a global war shearing gangs in Central breaking out.

Otago. 0 Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, 10:30 SmackDown PGR Forest Whitaker. 0 10:45 Talking Married AO 0

7:30 Tut’s Treasures – Hidden 7pm Aotearoa 3 Secrets 7:30 Rise PGR 3 8:30 M Gold AO 2017 Drama.

8:30 M A Ghost Story AO A prospector desperate for a 2017 Drama. The ghost of lucky break, teams up with a a recently deceased man similarly eager geologist and returns to his suburban home sets off on a journey to find to try to reconnect with his gold in the uncharted jungle wife. of Indonesia.

Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara.

10:30 Rick Stein – From Venice 10:30 Kairakau To Istanbul

11pm Blue Bloods AO Danny and Baez investigate the murder of a gang leader, and learn the accused shooter is a former convict who is romantically linked with his parole officer. 0 11:55 Hawaii Five-0 AO 3 0 12:50 Infomercials

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

11:30 Closedown

11:30 Football – A-League (HLS) Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory.

From Sky Stadium, Wellington.

Midnight 60 Minutes PGR 1am Closedown

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREATS

6:34 Forever My Girl PGC 2018 Drama. Alex Roe, Jessica Rothe. 8:19 Grace 16C 2019 Romantic Comedy.

Tate Donovan, Katie Cassidy.

9:54 The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot 16VLC 2018 Action. Sam Elliott, Aidan Turner. 11:30 Films Of Fury – The Kung Fu Movie 16VSC 2011 Documentary.

12:55 John Wick – Chapter 3: Parabellum 16VL 2019 Action. Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry. 3:05 Loving Pablo 16VLSC 2018 Action.

Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz.

5:05 Peppermint 16VL 2018 Action. Jennifer Garner, John Ortiz. 6:45 Ladies In Black PGL 2018 Drama.

Julia Ormond, Angourie Rice.

8:30 Spider-Man – Far From Home MV 2019 Action. Peter’s holiday plans are scrapped when he begrudgingly agrees to help Nick Fury stop the elemental creatures causing trouble across Europe. Tom Holland, Samuel L Jackson.

10:40 Night School MLSC 2018 Comedy. Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish.

Monday 12:30 Then Came You MLSC 2019 Drama. Asa Butterfield, Maisie Williams. 2:05 Loving Pablo 16VLSC 2018 Action.

Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz.

4:05 Peppermint 16VL 2018 Action. 5:45 Ladies In Black PGL 2018 Drama.

7:10 Charlie’s Angels – Full Throttle MV 2003 Action Adventure. Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu. 8:55 X2 MV 2003 Action.

Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Anna Paquin, Halle Berry. 11:05 We’re The Millers 16VLS 2013 Comedy. Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston.

12:55 Barbershop ML 2002 Comedy. Ice Cube, Anthony Anderson, Cedric The Entertainer.

2:35 City By The Sea 16VL 2002 Drama. Robert De Niro, Frances MacDormand, Eliza Dushku. 4:25 Ocean’s Eleven MVL 2001 Crime.

6:25 Ocean’s Twelve ML 2004 Action. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts.

8:30 Ocean’s 13 PGV 2007 Crime Thriller. Danny Ocean rounds up the boys for a third robbery after a casino owner double-crosses one of the original eleven. Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon.

10:35 Our Idiot Brother MLS 2011 Comedy. Paul Rudd.

Monday

12:05 Barbershop 2 – Back In Business ML 2004 Comedy.

1:50 A Night At The Movies – The Horrors Of Stephen King M 2012 Documentary.

2:50 City By The Sea 16VL 2002 Drama. 4:40 Ocean’s Eleven MVL 2001 Crime.

SKY SPORT 1 7:30 Super Rugby – Chiefs v Hurricanes (HLS) 8am Super Rugby – Reds v Bulls (HLS) 8:30 Super Rugby – Blues v Lions (RPL) 10:30 Super Rugby – Chiefs v Hurricanes (HLS) 11am Super Rugby – Sunwolves v Crusaders (HLS) 11:25 Super Rugby – Sharks v Stormers (HLS) 11:55 L Super Rugby – Jaguares v Highlanders From Jose Amalifitani Stadium, Buenos Aires.

2pm Japan Top League – Steelers v Spears (HLS) 2:30 Super Rugby – Sunwolves v Crusaders (HLS) 3pm Super Rugby – Blues v Lions (RPL) 5pm Six Nations – Wales v Scotland (HLS) 5:30 Six Nations – Italy v England (HLS) 6pm L Super Rugby – Brumbies v Waratahs From GIO Stadium, Canberra.

8:05 Rugby Nation 9:15 Super Rugby – Jaguares v Highlanders (RPL) 11:05 Super Rugby – Brumbies v Waratahs (RPL) Monday 1:05 Super Rugby – Jaguares v Highlanders (HLS) 1:35 Super Rugby – Brumbies v Waratahs (HLS) 2:05 Six Nations – Wales v Scotland (HLS) 2:30 Rugby Nation 3:30 Super Rugby – Reds v Bulls (HLS) 3:55 L Premiership Cup – Sale Sharks v Harlequins Final.

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

11:30 Road To Riches 12:30 My Dream Home 1:30 Carver Kings 2am Cash Cowboys 3am M Gold AO 2017 Drama. Matthew McConaughey, Edgar Ramirez.

5am Stars In Their Cars 5:30 Home Of The Year

SKY SPORT 2 7:30 Blackcaps v India First Test Wrap.

9:30 Blackcaps v India (HLS) Second Test, Day Three.

10:30 Australia v Blackcaps (HLS) Second ODI. 11:30 L Australia v Blackcaps Second ODI. From the SCG, Sydney.

8:30 Women’s T20 World Cup (HLS) Final – Australia v India.

9pm L India v South Africa Second ODI. From Ekana International Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.

5:30 Pakistan Super League (HLS) Karachi v Islamabad.

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DISCOVERY 6:35 How It’s Made PG 7:05 How Do They Do It? PG 7:30 UFOs – The Lost Evidence PG Pilots and Astronauts.

8:20 Nasa’s Unexplained Files PG 9:10 BattleBots PG 10am Undercover Billionaire PG Exposed.

10:50 Homestead Rescue PG Savage Wilderness.

11:40 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG Dangerous Waters.

12:30 Outback Opal Hunters PG 1:20 Gold Rush PG 2:10 What On Earth? PG 3pm What On Earth? PG 3:50 What On Earth? PG 4:45 What On Earth? PG 5:40 What On Earth? PG 7:30 Blowing Up History PG Mystery of the Ice Mummy.

8:30 Outback Opal Hunters PG 9:25 Undercover Billionaire PG Exposed.

10:15 Unexplained And Unexplored PG Hunt for the Ark of the Covenant.

11:05 Expedition Unknown PG Italy’s Barbarian Booty.

11:55 How It’s Made PG Monday 12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 Man v Bear PG 1:35 World’s Deadliest Weather Caught On Camera PG 2:25 Naked And Afraid PG 3:15 Naked And Afraid PG 4:05 Naked And Afraid MVL 4:55 Naked And Afraid MLC 5:45 Naked And Afraid M

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Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary

Gary and Robyn Green (nee McDougall) They were married on March 14, 1970 at the St James Presbyterian Church, Tinwald 50 years ago today.

Wendy and Matt, Marty and Tarsh, Mel and Simon and all their lovely children, wish their parents/grandparents a magical day. They have been a fantastic and loving couple to their three children and their partners, nine grand-children, family and friends. May they continue to have many more happy years of travelling and spending the inheritance!

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TODAY: Fine, apart from morning cloud. Light winds.

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DOLBEY, Wilfred Keith – TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy, with the ASHBURTON Ra Rosy and Peter, Shirley and ka i 22 chance of a shower. SE dying out. a the late Tim and Don, Carolyn MAX 14 OVERNIGHT MIN 5 and Richard, Lenny and Ash Trina, Robert and Merran, bur to Geraldine n Emelia, Michael, Issy and Midnight Tonight Canterbury owned, Wayne would like to warmly Ra n locally operated thank the many friends, family gitata members, neighbours and Patersons health professionals who Funeral Services have offered support to our TIMARU father-in-law and 20 and Ashburton Dad, SUN PROTECTION ALERT Grandad, and us as a family, Crematorium Ltd over his long, happy and full :40 :40 lifetime. Special thanks to the AM PM Office and Chapel District Nursing team, Meals PROTECTION REQUIRED Corner East & Cox on Wheels volunteers, Cathy Seek shade, reapply sunscreen Data provided by NIWA Streets, Ashburton Wright and Jane Hurley, Dr Waimate Penny Holdaway, Dr Wind km/h Charlotte Cox, Alan Dick, Saturday, 14 March 2020 NZ Situation less than 30 Karen Shurrock, and all the A ridge lies over the country bringing settled fine mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers Please note all late death wonderful Cancer Society conditions to most places. A front spreads up the fine showers clearing showers visitors and drivers who notices or notices sent 30 to 59 South Island tomorrow and weakens while moving up supported Keith in his later outside ordinary office the North Island on Monday. A deep low approaches hours must be emailed to: years. Thank you all for the fog isolated snow sleet thunder rain snow hail 60 plus the far north late Monday into Tuesday, then pulls deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz flowers, cards, letters and thunder flurries emails. Your thoughts and away to the northeast on Wednesday. to ensure publication. kindness are very much overnight To place a notice during NZ Today Canterbury High Country max low appreciated. A very special Canterbury Plains office hours please contact thanks to Bernard Egan and Auckland fi ne 24 15 TODAY TODAY FZL: Above 3000m us on 03 307 7900 Jo Metcalf and her team from for more information.

Memory Funerals for their Fine, apart from morning cloud and some Fine, but areas of early cloud or valley fog.

Hamilton fine 26 9 Any queries please compassion, support and evening cloud mainly in the south. Light Wind at 1000m: Light. professionalism.

Napier fine 22 11 contact 0800 winds.

Wind at 2000m: NW 35 km/h.

Sadly missed but ASHBURTON Palmerston North fine 25 9 will be in our hearts forever. TOMORROW (0800-274-287) TOMORROWFZL: Above 3000m, lowering to 2800m A life well lived.

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Morning cloud, then fine with some high cloud. Light winds.

Becoming cloudy with a few showers from afternoon about the divide.

Wind at 1000m: NW 35 km/h developing in the afternoon, rising to 50 km/h at night.

Wind at 2000m: NW 35 km/h, rising to gale 65 km/h by evening.

MONDAY Cloud increasing and isolated showers developing as winds turn southerly in the morning.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Cloud increasing and isolated showers developing. Southerlies.

Mostly cloudy with isolated showers.

Southeasterlies dying out.

Greymouth

fine

Christchurch

fine

Timaru

fine

Queenstown

fine

Dunedin

fine

Invercargill

fine

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Rise 7:28 am Set 7:55 pm Bad

Bad fishing Set 12:32 pm Rise 10:45 pm

Rise 7:29 am Set 7:54 pm Bad

Bad fishing

Rise 7:30 am Set 7:52 pm Good

Set 1:45 pm Rise 11:23 pm

Good fishing Set 2:53 pm

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

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 141.0 Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday

3.10 nc

Sth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

6.27

Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday

67.4

Waitaki Kurow at 3:02 pm, yesterday

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Cryptic crossword

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Someone with a new perspective will catch you off-guard. It doesn’t have to be particularly sound or true to be interesting and spark your next surge of creativity.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You can’t know what you’re going to feel before you begin. It just doesn’t work that way. Feel first. Then know what you’re feeling later, if you’re lucky. The story that comes after that makes all the difference.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You know when people aren’t saying what they mean, i.e. all of the time.

What you don’t know is why some don’t pick up on the cues. You’ll hear them loud and clear, and you’ll investigate.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Do you need guidance? Yes. Can you give guidance? Yes. Whatever you don’t know, there will be people around you to show you. There will also be people who need what you know.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): They used to say “time is money,” but that was before they knew the value of time, which blindingly outshines the value of money. Money can be made and traded, not so much with time.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): There’s absolutely no good that can come of disapproving yourself. Go with you. Get on your side. You’re the one you’re most in charge of. Champion this cause.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): “Who do you think you are?”

Other variations on the theme are: “Who are you?” and “Who am I?” and “Who am I now?” Rest assured, these identities will resolve themselves beautifully in action.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): “The benefit of the doubt” is an expression that applies to today’s dealings, in that it’s what generous people give – also hopeful people and lazy people.

In all regards, it will be for the best.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Complex thought is the thought that can hold two opposing ideas in the same little pocket. Such thinking isn’t about being wrong or right, it’s about being captivatingly curious.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): To give your attention to a work of entertainment can be a defining act, depending on the level of attention. What attracts people is meaningful, and you’ll gain insight on this subject.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Troubles are always relative. Each person deals with life on a certain scale, which can be similar or vastly different from your own. A storm in a teacup can be disastrous for a gnat.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Whether you give money or just props, you’re a patron of the arts.

However, it might not be enough. To fully appreciate talent in others, explore your own.

ACROSS 2. Ransack the place for a gun (5) 5. The stone in ring given to a mate (4) 7. Line in cutter on which wheel is mounted (4) 8. Where it stands, one takes on a horse (8) 9. Ascribe one with tick after account is shown (8) 11. Low country where last of brood provide for themselves (4) 12. Presentations may be booked to begin with (13) 15. It is crazy to come back and astonish one (4) 17. Those in the union are relatively masculine (8) 19. It is a blow to a superior share (8) 21. In good French, nothing is seen as a gift (4) 22. The network is grating (4) 23. Always get first tail-ender to turn out (5) DOWN 1. An Aztec may give one a wave (7) 2. Crop in every experienced rider’s hand (3) 3. Melted together as the lights went out? (5) 4. It’s lace that may be capable of being extended (7) 5. Work without starting to lubricate it (3) 6. The fuss the Navy takes to dress (5) 10. Start race again and make another print of it (5) 11. Confidence of the soccer organisation is badly hit (5) 13. Break-up of ice could be laced another way (7) 14. Rove about in the sun maybe if jittery (7) 16. A heavy drinker overturns his jar with hesitation (5) 18. Over-the-top was to tour around the East (5) 20. Finish with half a unit length of cloth (3) 21. A pipistrelle may be at the wicket (3)

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ACROSS 7. Regrettably (13) 8. Possible (8) 9. Solemn promise (4) 10. Solicitor (6) 12. Compel (6) 14. Clairvoyance (1,1,1) 15. Makes sense (4,2) 17. Engage (6) 19. Hurt (4) 21. Adventurous (8) 23. Breakaway faction (8,5)

DOWN 1. Sought after (2,6) 2. Troublesome, argumentative (6) 3. Skewer (4) 4. Covering (8) 5. Promenade (6) 6. Oversupply (4) 11. Photographic copies (8) 13. Illustrious (8) 16. Picturesque (6) 18. Verse (6) 20. Imitate (4) 22. Ripped (4)

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

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Good Very Good How 9many words 12 of Excellent three or 17 more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed.

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