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Councillor number cuts pass first hurdle By Sue NewmaN

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Ashburton’s district councillors may have voted some of their number out of a job. The council is undergoing its six-yearly self-review of councillor numbers and whether or not those councillors should be elected by wards or at large and they’re recommending some significant changes. At this week’s council meeting nine out of the 12 current councillors agreed that it was time to reduce their number to nine. The three who did not agree were the three who would have missed out at the last election – Mark Malcolm, lowest of the three eastern ward councillors, Thelma Bell, second lowest polling urban councillor and lowest urban poller Selwyn Price. When the council’s representation review working group looked at the numbers they saw that Ashburton was out of kilter with the rest of New Zealand in terms of population per councillor – it has the lowest population per councillor of any local authority in Canterbury, possibly the lowest in New Zealand. The review group recommended urban councillor numbers reduce from seven to five, eastern ward from three to two, while the western ward would remain unchanged at two. The mayor would continue to be elected at large. Selwyn Price was not keen on the reduced number. “I don’t see many advantages. We’d be increasing the workload of nine councillors, but not remunerating them to such a degree they could give up their day jobs,” he said. He was also concerned that the even number (10 including the

The Ashburton District’s leaders (back, from left): Peter Reveley, Alasdair Urquhart, Stuart Wilson, Leen Braam, Mark Malcolm, Selwyn Price, Liz McMillan and (front, from left): Lynette Lovett, Russell Ellis, Neil Brown (deputy mayor), Donna Favel (mayor), Thelma Bell and Diane Rawlinson. PHOTO TETSURO MITOMO 261016-TM-0036 mayor) would increase the likelihood of tied votes. “That means the mayor and chairs of committees would have enhanced power over and above the rest of us. We’re reducing potential representation in the community,” Price said. Chief executive Andrew Dalziel dismissed his concerns about tied votes saying in his years at the Hurunui District Council where there were nine councillors and a mayor, he could only recall two instances of tied votes. “This is my year number five in Ashburton and I’ve been called on numerous times to assist with

duction of numbers in the eastern ward saying it was split by the Ashburton River and if the two councillors elected were both from the same area, part of the ward would not be well serviced. Long servers Stuart Wilson and Neil Brown, who are both members of the working group, were strong supporters of change. Wilson was also keen to see wards abolished, with all councillors elected at large, but suggested that might be a step too far for many ratepayers. The time was right to make a change, Brown said. “Dropping numbers and upping

their remuneration might make it more enticing to people who couldn’t stand before.” If the public agrees when the changes go out for consultation, the nine councillors would continue to be elected over three wards, however, eastern ward boundaries would be adjusted to ensure population numbers were evenly balanced. Any change will be introduced at the 2019 election. Council expects to begin consulting with the community on the proposed representation review changes in February and March next year.

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casting votes. It doesn’t work on numbers, it’s on the makeup of the people,” he said. With nine councillors there would also be savings for ratepayers in terms of the costs around equipping councillors with tablets, training and catering, Dalziel said. The Local Government Commission allocates councils a population based pool of money to pay councillors. The size of the pool would not change, but it would mean the nine councillors would all receive more money, he said. Mark Malcolm opposed the re-

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There will be no Boxing Day races in Ashburton this year, with a new meeting on Christmas Eve set to take its place.

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Races set to be a cracker BY MATT MARKHAM

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A Boxing Day tradition for many in the Ashburton District may no longer exist, but the organisation behind the event are hoping its replacement on Christmas Eve can become just as successful. The Ashburton Trotting Club were left helpless this year when their iconic Boxing Day race meeting was whipped out from under their feet by the New Zealand Racing Board and for some time it also appeared as though they would lose the opportunity to hold any form of race meeting around Christmas. But a change in date to Christmas Eve, which this year falls on a Sunday has the Ashburton Trot-

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ting Club excited about bringing a new event to the town in the lead up to Christmas and there will be strong emphasis on family fun for those who make their way through the gates. “Losing the Boxing Day date was obviously disappointing, but we are ready to make the most of the situation with a Christmas Eve date and have some great plans in place for the day,” club president, Craig Harrison said. The meeting will support the local, Ashburton, branch of the New Zealand Cancer Society with attendees encouraged to give a gold coin donation as they make their way on ti the course for the meeting. The Ashburton Trotting Club

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Honouring the district’s volunteers By Sue NewmaN

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It was a proud moment for their families, but the six recipients of the inaugural Ashburton District Council community honours described being recognised for their contribution to their community as a humbling experience. Yesterday Ashburton Mayor Donna Favel made three civic awards, conferred one Ashburton Medal and gave two mayoral awards for public service to people she said had gone above and beyond what could be expected of anyone in serving their community. “We’re here today to celebrate the great efforts these people have made for our community,” Favel said. “On behalf of the council and the community I acknowledge all the recipients. I thank you for the time you’ve put in, the community is a better place for all of your efforts.” One of the big strengths of the Ashburton community was the willingness of volunteers to give their time, she said. Recipients of the mayoral awards were long-serving Ashburton District councillor John Leadley and Mt Somers fire brigade and domain board stalwart Barry Kerr. Kerr was delighted to be one of the inaugural recipients, but said he felt he didn’t deserve the recognition – “I just enjoy doing what I do,” he said. Without the support of his family, Leadley said, he could not have given so much time to so many organisations. “You don’t do things for the rewards, you do things to be part of your community. “Volunteerism is the key to this district; when the chips are down the volunteers in the Ashburton

District come out.” This year’s recipient of the Ashburton medal was Tony Harnett for the years he had given to mentor and support people with addiction, particularly alcohol addiction. “Tony’s heart for this work has been huge, he’s changed hundreds of lives over the years,” Favel said. His satisfaction came in knowing that people who had been unwell became well, Harnett said. Three civic awards were made; one to Garry Brown for his contribution to rugby and the Hinds community, to Lorayne Oakley for time given to Mid Canterbury Children’s Day and the Plains Railway and to the board of Our Lady of the Snows School for the work it had done to turn the school around and make it a star in the Methven community. In accepting his award, Brown said the honour was for rugby generally, not for him as an individual. “You don’t do these things for your own benefit, someone else has done the job before you and it then becomes your turn.” Looking to the future, Brown said, the community would need to put resources into encouraging and supporting a new generation of volunteers. Oakley said she loved volunteering and as a teacher aide could see the value of events such as Children’s Day in brightening young people’s lives. The only group recipient, Our Lady of the Snows, said a big effort had gone into turning the school’s fortunes around. “We did this for the kids so we could offer a different education option to the community, we changed the culture at the school,” said board chairwoman Deidra O’Shea. • Photos and bios, P8 and 9

Police search through a vehicle at a property in Rakaia yesterday after executing three search warrants across the Ashburton District. PHOTO KATIE TODD 151217-KT-014

Gunshots reportedly heard during police operation By matt markham

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Police made their presence felt in the Ashburton District yesterday as they executed three search warrants across the region. Action kicked into life just before 8am yesterday morning when gunshots were reported as being heard from an address on Michael Street in Rakaia – which coincided with a large number of police vehicles and specialist units in attendance. By yesterday afternoon police refused to answer questions to confirm or deny that there were shots fired. In a statement sent to the Guardian they stated that events were part of a planned operation which involved properties in both Rakaia and Tinwald. “South Canterbury police were assisted by staff from Christchurch, AOS and the Specialist Search Group executed

three search warrants about eight-o’clock,” Detective Senior Sergeant Richard Quested said. “A number of items of interest were found and police are making enquiries to locate the occupants of one of the properties. “Because we wish to speak with the occupier of the property we will not be releasing any further details at this point.” A Rakaia resident, who asked not to be named, said she was alerted to activity at around 7.40am when she believes two gunshots were fired. She was at home with an unwell child and thought little more of the noise until she opened her curtains and noticed a large number of police vehicles near her property. “They were everywhere, police with black protective gear on and a whole heap of cars,” she said. As she wheeled her recycling

bin out to the gate, the woman was asked to remain inside by a police officer located near to her home. Another Rakaia resident also confirmed hearing what she believed to be gunshots at the same time. “I wasn’t sure what to think of the sounds at first, I thought surely they couldn’t be gunshots, but after some thought I couldn’t think of anything else that could sound like that,” she said. The woman had noticed the heavy police activity and saw police blocking the intersection of Tancred and Michael streets. Yesterday afternoon the Guardian was alerted to a noted police presence in Tinwald, on Grove Street. Questions put to the police media team about the incident, which is believed to be separate from the search warrants, went unanswered.

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Don’t be on your own at Christmas BY KATIE TODD

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For many Mid Cantabrians, a classic Christmas Day means sitting down with family or friends and tucking into a tasty, home-cooked meal. But for those who hail from out of town, or who find themselves roaming free-range this Christmas Day, things are not always so simple. That’s why a number of businesses and groups have already been working to get the mealtime merriments sorted – both paid and free of charge. The annual Ashburton District Community Christmas Lunch has already accepted over 100 registrations and will this year take on a new venue at the Tinwald Memorial Hall. The event is co-ordinated by Ann Allott and provides meals free of charge to anyone who would like to share Christmas Day with others. Allott said it has been running for several years and is aided by volunteer efforts and generous food donations from local groups and individuals. “We don’t want anyone to be alone or hungry this Christmas,” she said. Anyone keen to join is encouraged to register their interest at

Community House or Presbyterian Support, and organisers are also offering transport to and from the venue if needed. And if it’s just a pre-organised meal you’re after – fear not, for not all restaurants will be

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The annual Methven Children’s Christmas Party will be held tomorrow.

Christmas time this weekend in Methven Christmas will come early to Methven this weekend with the annual Methven Christmas Party on Sunday. A long-standing tradition in the ski resort town, the Christmas party is attended by a large portion of the Methven community, especially those with young families. Organisers have been working hard to bring the event to the township and this years the event looks set to be a cracker with good weather forecast and plenty of activities and entertainment on offer. The only change from previous years

(left to right) Matt Marshall, Andrew Mitchell, Geoff Kean, John Goodwin and Bevan Coombes.

Geoff Kean Is Retiring after 35 Years Practising Law in Ashburton Geoff and his wife Jenny and their three children moved from Gore to Ashburton in 1982. Geoff had been practising law for three years and moved to join George Spencer at Spencer Ritchie law firm, later to be known as Spencer Walker and Kean, in Burnett Street. Geoff’s youngest daughter was born in Ashburton in 1983. The Kean children all completed their schooling in Ashburton. Geoff and Jenny now have two children based in Auckland, one in Dunedin and one in Christchurch. They were also foster parents over a ten-year period which was both rewarding and frustrating. The positive relationships formed through work and social activities has been a highlight of Geoff’s time in Ashburton. He has been involved with school committees, Board of Trustees, various clubs and charitable groups. Geoff has been a keen golfer since his early teens and has been a member of the Ashburton Golf Club for many years. He even managed to convince his wife to take up golf, an activity which they now both enjoy. In 1997 Geoff established his own practice, Geoffrey Kean Lawyer. The firm grew to include five staff, two of whom were long-standing employees. In 2010 Geoff merged his practice with White Fox & Jones and moved back to 75 Burnett Street, as White Fox & Jones had taken over Spencer Walker some years previously. It was something of a “back to the future” moment.

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Geoff’s practice has included many areas of law, property transactions, estates, wills and trusts, rural and commercial work. In earlier times he did a substantial amount of Family Law involving relationship property, custody and access issues. He had a number of appointments as Lawyer for the Child. Over the years Geoff served a client base of nearly 5000 clients, mostly Ashburton based, but also throughout New Zealand. He is confident that staff at the White Fox & Jones Ashburton branch will look after his clients future legal needs. Geoff is retiring on 22 December 2017. Jenny and Geoff have built a house at Pegasus near the Pegasus Golf Course. They are both members of the club and play regularly. They plan to travel and see the interesting parts of New Zealand that they have not yet visited. Geoff also wants to renew his interest in trout and fly fishing. Geoff comments “Ashburton is truly one of the rural jewels in the New Zealand regions and will continue to be a positive district in which to reside and to raise and educate children”. Jenny and Geoff will maintain their relationship with Ashburton through family and friends.

is that this year there will be no parade with all events taking place at the former park on McMillian Street. The organising committee consider themselves lucky to once again have had the key support of many local businesses and, although contributions have decreased slightly from 12 months ago, the event is still set to be as big as ever. “As a non-profit event, we rely greatly on the support and generosity of our community to make the party happen so a huge thank you to the kind people who have donated amazing prizes and

to everyone who supports us by buying a ticket in our raffle,” organisers said. With the help of the Methven Lions, who have again put their heart and soul into helping the event go ahead and who will man the barbecue for the day, those who are attending can expect the usual level of entertainment with bouncy castles, face painting, music and drinks, chips and lollies giveaways. Prizes will be dished out to the best dressed youngsters on the day as well as spot prizes throughout proceedings. The party gets under way at 2pm sharp behind the Methven Mall.

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Tempers flare in parliament debate Tempers boiled over at Parliament yesterday during debate on legislation that will replace the previous Government’s planned tax cuts – with one MP booted from the debating chamber, and another being told to “take his pills”. The Government is using urgency to push through legislation that will introduce its families’ package, which will be introduced instead of planned tax cuts introduced under National. National MPs are taking most of the speaking slots in an attempt to drag out the debate and to show they won’t give up their tax package without a fight. It’s a tactic that saw the debate go into the night and which could force MPs to change travel plans and give up their Saturday to return to Parliament today. Act leader David Seymour was kicked out of the House, and tempers boiled over at one point, with National MP and whip Jami-Lee Ross yelling at the chair, Adrian Rurawhe. That came after Rurawhe warned that he was losing patience with the frequent points-of-order being raised by National MPs, saying it appeared they were being used to stop a vote on the legislation taking place. When National MPs persisted, Rurawhe cut them off. That caused Ross to yell out in protest, telling the Labour MP that he was being “grossly disorderly and disrespectful”. One of Ross’ objections was the session had gone past 1pm, and as such it was time for lunch. When Seymour then got in on the action, telling the chair that he had lost control. “If you’re not going to allow me to speak when I have substantive things to say …

then there is no point in being here, and if you’re going to expel members for relitigating the point of order we might as go anyway.” Seymour was then ordered from the debating chamber. National’s Louise Upston then asked for Speaker Trevor Mallard to be recalled. Mallard told Ross he had watched his exchanges on television, and backed Rurawhe’s ruling. Earlier, National’s finance spokesman Steven Joyce responded to an interjection by Labour MP Andrew Little by suggesting he “start by taking his pills”. National will put up amendments including allowing parents to receive tax credits for an extra month following a death of their child, and keeping some tax cuts for low-income earners. The families’ package changes are expected to benefit 384,000 families with children by an average of $75 a week. A further 650,000 families without children are expected to benefit by an average of $14 a week through the increases in Accommodation Supplement and a new Winter Energy Payment. The package is expected to cost $5.3 billion over four years and would be paid for by cancelling National’s tax cuts – a step that will free up $8.4b overall. Labour has ruled out means testing elements of the package such as the winter energy payment, saying it had wanted to make it as simple to administer as possible. It kept National’s proposed Accommodation Supplement changes but offered more generous support in Working for Families and the new baby payments and winter heating subsidies as its trade-off for cancelling the tax cuts – NZME

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Honouring our co Five individuals and one group have been recognised as outstanding citizens of the Ashburton District. During yesterday’s Ashburton Community Honour awards ceremony Barry Kerr and John Leadley were given the district’s highest civic honour, the Mayor’s Award. This award is given to people who have made a significant and sustained contribution to the district. It is bestowed on an individual for life. Tony Harnett became the first recipient of the Ashburton Medal in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the district. Only one of these awards is made each year. In recognition of the substantial service to the district, three civic awards were made – Garry Brown, Lorayne Oakley and Our Lady of the Snows School board of trustees.

Barry Kerr, Mayor’s Award for Public Service

arry has been a member of the Mt Somers Rural Fire Unit for the past 50 years, 26 years of which he served as the chief fire officer. He has recently been awarded the gold star medal for his services. That service has been matched by a similar stint on the Mt Somers Reserve Board. He took over when his father retired as a member and has stayed the distance for 51 years, 19 of those years as the secretary/treasurer. He intends to retire at the November 2019 election. For the past 16 years, Barry has also been the Mt Somers domain’s groundsman and caretaker. This also includes maintaining the 20 sites at the camping ground. Barry is very proud of the Mt Somers Village and is often seen mowing the village green and the roadsides, to ensure that the common areas are kept in top shape all year round.

One of the biggest memories for Barry is the Mt Somers River fire which happened in 2004. He was the first one to make the call that back-up was urgently required or “we won’t stop it until it hits the sea”, he said. Helicopters, planes and crews from all over, including the North Island, fought this blaze for a week – 24 hours a day. It was relentless and if it hadn’t been for outstanding community volunteers such as Barry the outcome could have been a whole different story. He has lived in Mt Somers township for all of his 68 years and in that time he has only moved once – 300 metres down the road. Barry’s family arrived in Mt Somers in 1929 from Scotland and took up work in the mines. Barry was nominated for the Mayor’s Award by Graeme Cook, seconded by Robert Schikker

Leslie (John) Leadley Mayor’s Award for Public Service

ohn, one of Ashburton’s unassuming and modest residents, has given a huge amount of time in a volunteering capacity to a range of community organisations, but deliberately does not take a high profile. The fourth generation farmer retired from his 270-hectare Wakanui property in 2002. John’s commitment to the community includes 24 years in local government. From 1986 to 1989 he was a member of the Ashburton County Council as a Wakanui Ward councillor and from 1989 to 1992 and 1995 to 2013 he was a member of the Ashburton District Council. During that time he served 12 years as deputy mayor. He was chairman of the council’s regulator, planning and district committee which undertook the council’s first district plan. This involved 42 days of hearings. John also oversaw a $17 million upgrade to Ashburton’s waste water services and a $9 million upgrade of the town’s potable water supply. In addition, for many years

he chaired the Safer Community Council, which has been recognised elsewhere as one of the best of its kind in the country. He has made notable contributions to the Heart Foundation (23 years with the local branch and three years on the national executive), the Rotary Club of Ashburton, the museum and historical society, the blood bank (donor for 30 years) and the Rural Support Trust – amongst others. He is still actively involved in a number of these areas. While many people have degrees and letters after their names, such as a BA or BCom, John has always said he is the holder of a BBCS – A Bachelor of Basic Common Sense, a “degree” that has held him in good stead throughout the years. His efforts will be felt for many years by present and future generations John has been married for 54 years to Lynette and they have two children and five grandchildren. John was nominated for the Mayor’s Award by Don McLeod and seconded by Kevin Clifford

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ver the 52 years that Tony has lived in the Ashburton community he has voluntarily provided support, guidance, mentoring and, in some cases, employment opportunities to those in the community whose lives have been impacted by addiction and, in particular, alcoholism. A true champion for the cause he has willingly provided his time and energy to offer support and guidance to those in need. He is described as an outstanding leader and mentor. Tony has spent hundreds of hours with individuals after being called to many different settings such as hospitals, police cells, private homes or even the lounge of his own home to ensure that support is in place for those in need. He was a member of Acads and went on to become the chairman of the Acads board of governance for a number of years to ensure that the specific needs of those afflicted by addiction were available within our community. Tony’s commitment has seen him introduce many people to the concept of recovery. He has served as an extraordinary role model, as well as an inspiration to the many people he has sup-

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arry is a born and bred Mid Cantabrian and his passion for rugby has seen him commit about 50 years to the sport as a player and administrator. In 1979, as a 20-year-old, he joined the committee of the Hinds Rugby Club and was a member until 1994 when the club combined with Mayfield to form Southern. He was immediately elected on to the Southern committee, has held the role of president and is still a member of the committee today in the position of treasurer. He joined the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union administration council in 2002 as Southern’s representative and in 2006 was elected chairman – which also meant he became a board member. He remains in those roles today and will step down after 11 years of service to the union, including managing club rugby and draws for all 2100 players in the district. In his time in the lead role playing numbers have grown year on year in junior grades for 10 consecutive years. An outstanding achievement. In 2011 he co-ordinated the

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ony) Ashburton Medal ported through their journeys. Tony’s heart for this work has been huge, hundreds of lives are now changed as a direct result of the time he has shared throughout his years. He welcomed anybody, no matter what their background was, he would mentor them on living life in a new way – some succeeding and some returning a number of times before finally realising that following his words of wisdom really could change their lives for the better. He has gone above and beyond in his commitment to serve this community, he has worked with great compassion at the beck and call of those in true need. Tony also had a passion for rugby and was president of the Celtic Rugby Club for a number of years and a Mid Canterbury Rugby Union delegate. He was also on the Church of the Holy Name Parish Council for many years. In more recent times he had taken up the role of janitor/grounds caretaker. Tony and wife of 55 years Marie have four children and nine grandchildren. Tony was nominated by Emmet O’Sullivan and seconded by Sandy Jackson-Donlan

award local volunteer workforce involved in many events around the 2011 Rugby World Cup. This was a two-year project in reality. Garry is an active referee and has been for approximately eight years and still finds time to play golden oldies rugby, squash and lawn bowls. He has also served nine years on the Lismore School board of trustees and six years as board chairman and has been a member of Hinds Lions for the past six years, with the last three of those years as a board member. Garry has been involved in the Longbeach Coastal Challenge committee for several years and this year became chairman of the organising committee. He has served on the Hinds Domain Board for some time and this is his fourth year as chairman of the board. In that time a significant development of the grounds and the facilities at the domain has taken place. Garry was nominated by: Ian Patterson and seconded by Jason Ree

Lorayne Oakley, Civic Award

orayne has been an active member of the Mid Canterbury Children’s Day committee and the trust for around 10 years, including much of this time as the committee chairwoman. She is always supportive of volunteering her time to raise money and support this committee how ever she can. Her motivation for ensuring Children’s Day continues is to see the pleasure people get from attending such an event and watching the children enjoy many first experiences such as train rides, face painting, fairground rides etc. The committee under Lorayne’s guidance works extremely hard at fundraising, through obtaining business sponsorships, community grants, manning sausage sizzles and catering various events to ensure that the event remains free of charge so that all members of the community get to enjoy a family-friendly, fun day out.

Lorayne is also the vicepresident of the Tinwald Plains Railway. Some of the tasks she undertakes as part of this role is to man the tickets station on their open days, organising the visiting tour groups, being in charge of the function bookings and general cleaning/gardening duties. She is very passionate about the Plains Railway facilities and is proud to showcase this Ashburton attraction. She is always willing to help others and the committees that she is involved with say they are incredibly lucky to have her support. This enables them to keep providing such valued services and opportunities for families and members of the Ashburton District. Lorayne is married and has two boys aged 12 and 9. Lorayne was nominated by Alice Czerski and seconded by Adrienne Moodie

Our Lady of the Snows School Board of Trustees, Civic Award

he Our Lady of the Snows School Board of Trustees consists of Deidra O’Shea (chairwoman) (left), Cara Smart (deputy chairwoman), Pattie Ree (school principal), proprietor trustees Fr Geoff Gray and Philip McKendry and parent trustees Radley Hungerford and Eddie Gorman. It is a fully-integrated Catholic primary school located in Methven for students from new entrant to Year 8. They have a roll of 37 and over the past 18 months the board of trustees has worked tirelessly to rebuild their school after a very challenging threeyear period. The current board took up office in June 2016. At the time of appointment, the school roll had experienced a steady decline, there had been 100 per cent turnover of staff year on year, numerous negative articles had been published in the media and they were the main topic of adversity on social media throughout the community. Due to their concerns, while the previous board had held office, the Ministry of Education stepped in and invoked a Lim-

ited Statutory Manager specifically to deal with communication and HR issues. The current board has worked incredibly hard and, in a short time, have not only got to grips with the fundamentals of governance, but have also successfully developed a platform to enable the school to go from strength to strength – appointing a new principal, building a new library and playground, and increasing roll numbers and student achievement. As a small school, the trustees hold multiple roles so as well as performing the wide range of duties relating to governance, they are also fundraising, caretaking, all alongside being parents. All of these duties are carried out on a volunteer basis. While the input of the board has been over a relatively short period of time, the intensity of their efforts in turning this school around has been enormous. Our Lady of the Snows was nominated by Deidra O’Shea (chairwoman) and seconded by Cara Smart (deputy chairwoman)

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EU nations summit opens European Union nations bickered over migration policy in an east-west divide centred on several nations that refuse to accept refugee quotas. The Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia announced that they planned to spend around 35 million euros to beef up EU borders after the four countries – known as the Visegrad Four – were criticised for failing to show solidarity with the rest of the bloc. Greece and Italy have had to play host to tens of thousands of migrants, severely stretching the two countries’ resources. They have called for help from EU partners. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose country has taken in the largest number of refugees, said the announcement by the Visegrad nations was welcome but not enough. EU Council President Donald Tusk said the divide “when it comes to migration, it is between east and west”. “The European Union is not only an ATM when you need support,” said Belgian Prime

European Council President Donald Tusk arrives for an EU summit at the Europa building in Brussels. PHOTO AP Minister Charles Michel. The issue of migrants and refugees was high on the agenda of the two-day EU summit in Brussels that started yesterday – and some saw the border funding move by the four nations as a cynical ploy to avoid accepting refugee quotas. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said their contribution will help save European funds.

Hungary saw tens of thousands of Syrian refugees and others pass through its territory in 2015 looking for shelter in richer northern European nations. Prime Minister Viktor Orban ordered the construction of a border fence to keep migrants out. After more than 1 million refugees entered Europe in 2015, the EU introduced a

refugee-sharing plan to help overwhelmed Greece and Italy. The four Visegrad nations voted against the quotas, but were legally bound to accept refugees as the decision was made by a majority vote. Still, Hungary and Poland have taken in no refugees under the plan, while the Czech Republic has accepted only 12. Despite the tensions, the EU Commission wants to introduce a permanent mechanism that would oblige countries to take in quotas of refugees if a migrant surge hit one or more EU nations. The Visegrad nations remain firmly against migrant quotas. Disagreement over how to manage the migrant challenge has created distrust between EU neighbours and fuelled anti-migrant parties across Europe, slowly undermining the entire European project. French President Emmanuel Macron said it is important not to get bogged down in old disputes and solidarity can take different forms. – AP

inﬂight apology George and Amal Clooney took the considerate step of alerting their fellow passengers to their babies’ “squawking” on a recent British Airways flight. The couple, who welcomed twins, Alexander and Ella, six months ago, passed out a note to patrons seated near them in first class, complete with noise cancelling headphones. Hand-written on personal stationery, with “George Cooney” embossed at the top, the notes stated simply: “Our twins have just discovered SQUAWKING!! Hope this helps make the flight a little quieter.” According to reports, Quentin Tarantino was on the flight, and gladly accepted the custommade, noise-cancelling headphones.

Four children killed in French bus-train collision A regional train hit a school bus on a crossing in southern France yesterday, killing four children and critically injuring 11 other people on the bus, the French interior ministry said. Photos from the scene tweeted by a local television station showed the train derailed and the bus shorn in half. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, said authorities still didn’t know what led to the accident at the crossing in Millas, close to the border with Spain. He confirmed that two inquiries were under way into the accident that left four children dead and 20 others injured – including 11 seriously. France’s SNCF national rail authority said witnesses described the crossing gates as functioning properly. Regional President Carole Delga told

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Rescue workers help after a school bus and a train collided in southern France. broadcaster France-Info that “it appears that there was no mechanical problem at this crossing.” However, the head of the regional administration, Philippe Vignes, told reporters that investigators would examine whether everything worked

properly and also look into reports that batteries in the automatic gate system had recently been stolen. The school bus was transporting children home from the Christian Bourquin school in the village of Millas. It was carrying around 20 children aged

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between 11 and 15, the local authority said. An SNCF official told The Associated Press that the train was carrying 25 people and all were accounted for. The official added that the train normally travels at 80km/h at that location. – AP

After plenty of speculation, the fourth celebrity judge for the upcoming season of The Voice has been announced. US singer Joe Jonas — who found fame in The Jonas Brothers before joining DNCE — will be taking a seat alongside Kelly Rowland, Delta Goodrem and Boy George for the seventh season of Nine’s reality show in 2018. Jonas is replacing Seal, who’s sat in the judge’s chair across three series. Speaking to Today, the pop star revealed how excited he was to be heading Down Under. “I can’t wait to go spend some time over by you guys and hopefully work on my tan and take this show home,” he told the hosts, adding that he’s a longtime fan of the show.

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Omarosa – ‘a story to tell’ Former “Apprentice” star Omarosa is putting the White House on notice as she makes her exit: She has “quite a story to tell” about her time in President Donald Trump’s administration and “the world will want to hear it”. Accustomed to the spotlight, Omarosa Manigault Newman appeared on national television to push back against reports that she was fired from her job as a Trump assistant and director of communications for a White House office that deals with constituent groups. She also denied reports that she made a spectacle of herself while being escorted from the White House grounds, calling the stories “100 per cent false” and questioning why photos or video of her alleged misbehaviour had yet to surface. Better known by just her first name, Manigault Newman told ABC’s Good Morning America that she resigned this week after discussing some of her concerns with White House chief of staff John Kelly. The Secret Service said it had deactivated a pass granting her access to the White House complex, though White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Manigault Newman would be on staff through the ad-

Omarosa Manigault Newman. ministration’s one-year mark. Before her resignation, Kelly had advised Manigault Newman that changes were forthcoming – including her dismissal, according to two White House officials who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Trump himself sang her praises when he was asked at an unrelated White House event about the resignation. “I like Omarosa. Omarosa’s a good person,” he said. Manigault Newman described her conversation with Kelly as

Asteroid monitored Astronomers in the US have begun an electronic eavesdropping operation targeting the passing asteroid named Oumuamua, in a search for alien life on the cigar-shaped celestial object. The organisers of the Breakthrough Listen programme started the operation at the Green Bank Telescope in the US state of West Virginia. After being examined for 10 hours, “there seems to be no signs that this is something other than a chunk of matter in space”, a spokeswoman for the programme said. Last month, Oumuamua became the first asteroid observed by modern telescopes to pass the

Earth having originated outside our solar system. The 400-metre-long, elongated asteroid has amazed scientists with its unusual shape. It was first spotted on October 19 at an observatory in Hawaii. Breakthrough Listen researchers suggest Oumuamua could be more than just an asteroid; its odd shape could indicate that it is an interstellar spaceship, designed to minimise friction with gases and dust in space. Ruediger Jehn of the European Space Agency (ESA) considers the spaceship thesis unlikely. “This form is probably more common than we think.” – DPA

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being “very candid”. A newlywed, she said she had a goal to make it to the administration’s one-year mark and then “get back to my life”. Her life now seems destined to include writing a tell-all book about her time at the White House. “When I have a chance to tell my story ... quite a story to tell, as the only African-American woman in this White House, as a senior staff and assistant to the president, I have seen things that have made me uncomfortable, that

have upset me, that have affected me deeply and emotionally, that has affected my community and my people,” she said. “And when I can tell my story, it is a profound story that I know the world will want to hear.” Since her stint as a contestant on the first season of Trump’s former reality TV show, The Apprentice in 2004, Manigault Newman has enjoyed a close relationship with the New York businessman, even after he uttered his “You’re fired” catchphrase and booted her from the programme. – AP

Girl struck by train in selfie incident survives A teenage girl posting for a selfie with friends by railway tracks had her skull cracked open by the a passing train in Indonesia. The girl miraculously survived. Snaps captured the moment the 16-year-old named Ely Hayati was hit by the train while standing behind her three friends next to the railway track. The schoolgirls were said to be walking along the train track in the city of Purworejo in Indonesia when they decided to stop for the pictures. Ely Hayati, who can be seen standing behind the group, was reportedly struck on the head by

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the passing train as one of her friends took the pictures using a selfie stick. The girls said their friend flew “several metres” away from the selfie spot as a result of the collision. Subsequent images show the girl lying injured on the ground with her gaping wound partially visible under an item of clothing. She was rushed to a local hospital by police and pictures show her scalp having been sewn back together. It is not yet known whether she has suffered long-term brain damage. – NZME

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In brief Royals attend memorial Members of the royal family have joined survivors and families of those who died in London’s Grenfell Tower fire for a memorial service to remember the 71 people killed in the June blaze. The royals attended the multi-faith service at St Paul’s Cathedral, held exactly six months after the June 14 fire that engulfed a residential tower block in west London. Emma Dent Coad, a politician for the neighbourhood, said “emotions are still very raw” and the service was a “recognition that people from all walks of government are going to come down and grieve with them”. A total of 71 people, including a stillborn baby, died in the fire, which quickly spread through the 24-storey public housing tower. – AP

Diabetes dementia link Understanding why people with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of dementia and heart failure will be the focus of a large Australian study. Worrying new complications of diabetes are emerging and medical professionals don’t know why, says Victorian diabetes expert Professor Jonathan Shaw. “We’re seeing cognitive impairment, people progressing towards dementia, we’re seeing physical disability and with an ageing population these are two of the things that people fear the most; the loss of independence,” Prof Shaw said. “Both of those are related to diabetes but how that works, how many people get it, who’s going to get it are all things we don’t know enough about.” – AAP

US judge investigated A top US judge is to be investigated after six of his former staff accused him of sexually harassing them, US media reports. The women accused US Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski of subjecting them to a range of inappropriate conduct, including inviting two of them to watch pornography on his computer, according to a report. The chief judge of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Sidney Thomas, requested the investigation. Any new complaints against Kozinski will also be covered by the investigation. – DPA

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A ‘tail’ of two kittens (with a happy ending) About a year ago a tiny black and white kitten was found hiding in a woodshed on an Ashburton farm. Diana Bruce’s grandaughter, Rebekah Bruce, from Auckland, was staying with her at the time, fell in love with him and so Toby was soon on a plane and off to live in the big smoke. About six months later the same

grandaughter was back visiting in Ashburton and we went for a drive to Mayfield, Diana said. “To our amazement, another kitten, this one very poorly, was being offered to anyone who would take it.” She had been found by a dog under a hedge. “We took her, but she was so

weak we took her to Mrs Keeley of the then SPCA. “Thanks to Mrs Keeley’s wonderful care she recovered and Lily was off on a plane to Auckland, as soon as she was ready for rehoming.” Now they love each other and are dearly loved by the whole family.

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Twelve or nine – what will you say? Matt Markham

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hey’ve voted to put themselves on the chopping block, but the final swing of the axe will come down to the public of the Ashburton District. Don’t all go rushing out to the garden shed to start sharpening your axe just yet though – this is something that needs a bit more careful thought than just acting on emotion. It can be easy to be critical of local council and even we will admit to publicly questioning some decisions made with a fair amount of intensity, but is a reduction in the number of people who make the key decisions for our community a step in the right direction? As it currently stands we have a very wide array of abilities found within our councillors. Some are business owners, others have owned businesses in the past, most are part of local community organisations and we have identities who are involved in all different facets of Mid Canterbury life from the arts right through to various ethnic groups and the rural sector. By reducing numbers, from the current 12 councillors plus a mayor, to the proposed nine plus a mayor, we run the risk of losing some of that experience and also losing key figures in sectors that are such a valuable part of our community. On Thursday the vote to accept the recommendation and send it to public consultation was an overwhelming 10 votes in favour and three votes against – so the feeling was strong amongst those around the table that this is the right decision. No bones should be made from the fact that three votes against came from the very three councillors who, under the proposed scheme, wouldn’t be sitting at that table. Who is there and who isn’t, is effectively irrelevant – it just means that on polling day, there will be three more disappointed faces to reflect on missing a spot. It is one of the great things about democracy that we, the Ashburton District community, now get to decide on the outcome. But we should be careful to make our decision wisely. Too much of a good thing can be bad, but too little may be even worse.

YOUR VIEWS ON FACEBOOK Question of the day: If you could have anything for Christmas, what would it be? Cheryl My family all together on Christmas day. Unfortunately this year it just can’t happen. Money and traveling just isn’t an option this year for some family members.

Suzannah world peace + a cure for Cancer + other heinous illnesses (I am being greedy I know!)

Wendy To be financially able to adopt a couple of babies from overseas & save there poor we lives cos I can’t have my own due to health issues

Kat For everyone, everywhere, to have a great day!

Matt More test for the blackcaps! Serena To be able to spends one last Xmas with our brother ..this year is a tough one Shannae for the kids over seas not to starve and die at such a young age. its heartbreaking seeing that on the tv

Valeska All my family from overseas to be here in beautiful NZ.

Pam My brother grant and his wife to have them walk in would be the best but will wait till next year

Sandy World peace Monica That evil of all kinds would cease to be, and that the world would once again be a safe and peaceful place. Melissa To be able to see family overseas and in New Zealand Jaco To have my own car.. Nick World Peace Kara Money

Michelle To have my sister and her family from Perth home for Christmas Phyllis I,d love to have my 2 sons home & peace everywhere.. Tracy Jimmy Barnes

Malini Would be the happiest person if I could spend it with my parents n all family members

Alison A winning lotto ticket

Knedra Family fun days making memories.....

Ngaire To have my husband home

Christine Hmmm it’s a toss up between world peace and an Aston Martin DB9.

Amber All my family together

Caitlin My mums partner back with us

MuzzaTerina Money for food for the day been made redundant last week so going to be very sad Xmas here Sarah An all expenses paid trip around Europe

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n the musical Jesus Christ Superstar, Jesus refers to his disciples as ‘shallow, thick and slow’ and sometimes that could be applied to my state of being. I mean, really, why have I only now just heard about our local council closing a health clinic for tourists to check their eyesight? I mean, what is a council doing running clinics for tourists? So, I also hear that a local guy who owned a business near the eyesight, selling knickers and boots to country women, wants this vision shack to stay open. Is that because they get their eyesight checked for free then wander into his borderline fifty shades undergarment emporium and like what they see? No wonder the mayor and councillors aren’t keen on having free glasses checks for foreigners, they probably never got any revenue from it and the bus only takes up one parking space so they won’t earn any money off that meter. (Though I bet they are always checking their rego and WOF hoping to slap them with a $200 fine, chances are the parking wardens have great eyesight because they get it checked free at the local eyesight.) Well now that they have closed it, and we as ratepayers are no longer paying for tourists to have cataract check-ups, perhaps everyone could stop whinging and put their thinking caps on and come up with some ideas for what the building could be used for. To help you, I have complied

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■ a few thoughts, seeing as I am educated and up with the state of play and all, so here we go. ■ A storage shed for giant chess pieces. Now I have never seen anyone actually play chess or checkers on the chessboard next to the eye clinic. Probably because no one walks around with 32 giant chess pieces. But I bet people would play if they were stored in the shed next door. ■ A drop-in centre for ratepayers. Every morning our mayor could have the doors open for a few hours and people could stop by, have a natter with her, and a scone, and tell her about the pothole big enough to swallow the fancy Christmas tree in Baring Square. ■ A classroom for Allenton School. How many times have we heard poor Allenton tell us that they have got classes in their dental clinic. Why not let them use it as an urban experimental training room for five year olds and teach them chess at the same time? ■ A water bottling plant for farmers. You see, our local agricultural industry is facing an early dry patch.

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Farmers could come in and bottle water in recycled Fonterra tetra milk cartons used by schools, and sprinkle it on their big back lawns, keeping up New Zealand’s image of being clean and green. A cleaning shed for the pond. It must be slightly irritating for the poor cleaner who has to lug around a big pump and hose to clean up Vegas Falls (the Ashburton equivalent of the Huka Falls) every time some doofus with the mentality of a five year old puts Morning Fresh dishwash liquid in the fountain. (I found Morning Fresh works the best). Storing the pump and hose in the former Clinique de Vision would speed up the process. A dance hall. Every now and then the local paper runs some time capsule piece about the good ole days, when simple folks met down at the local dance hall for knees-up and a shindig. Because of its location, any disorganised country gentleman could whip into Tony’s Fine Clothing and Bedroom Wear Bazaar and pick out a refined checked shirt ready for a dashing night out at the dance hall. Practice rooms for a pipe band. Let’s face it, the bagpipes and drums are great in a parade but if you had to listen to them in your local neighbourhood, you might be tempted to call noise patrol. Though no one

would actually do that, that’s a crazy decision like having no information service for visitors to your town. ■ An extension of the world’s cosiest bus shelter. Right next door to the former Eyesight building is the one and only bus shelter in East Street. Built by Presbyterians, it is open to the southerly and offers no comfort. So tourists and visitors could wait in the bigger rooms next door. If someone thought about it, we could have up brochures and information about what there is to do in the district, promoting local businesses and touristy things to do. The five year olds who use it as a classroom could sell their drawings of potholes filled up by pine trees ready to be harvested for next year’s Santa Parade! Yip I reckon as one door closes, another opens and we only have to open our eyes to the opportunities this presents us. And I tell you what, I don’t need my eyes checked at a council eyesight building to tell me that this is brilliant opportunity. PS: I found out that the guy who was into ladies knickers, his store’s name was actually an acronym that stood for Tired Of Dumb Decisions n Stuff. Peter Livingstone is the principal of Tinwald School. The views expressed in this column are his and do not represent the views of his school, the Ashburton Guardian or the Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association.

Remembering why the Prince of Peace was born

t will soon be Christmas and everyone is getting ready. As we get ready to celebrate, it might be helpful for us to consider that at Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is also called Prince of Peace and as we celebrate Christ’s birth, maybe it is also time to consider what His name means for us today. The Gospel of Luke records that when Jesus was born, a “great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests’”. Peace was announced as a gift to all people when Jesus was born.

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Unfortunately, peace has eluded the world, one can say. We are aware of the pain and suffering that people experience around the world and even in our communities. At the time of Jesus’ birth, the Bible records that there was pain and violence that took place against defenceless children. Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy but it wasn’t for the children who were killed by Herod. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ in our communities, let us remember too that

Christmas time can be a challenge for some people. It has been reported in the media before that Christmas and New Year periods see the number of family and intimate-partner violence incidents spiking. This is a very sad reality but it is a reality that we can all work at reducing. We can reduce family violence by acknowledging that everyone needs to be safe and free from fear during this time too. As community members, may we create a safe community where survivors of violence can be strengthened and empowered to speak out against violence. Perpetrators of family violence need to be challenged to change their behaviour and help them see that in abusing others, they

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Disney’s $75b mega-merger with Fox The Walt Disney Company, an entertainment firm as sprawling as one of its landmark theme parks, has pulled off one of the largest media mergers in history by acquiring the majority of assets from rival 21st Century Fox. The announcement resets the Hollywood power grid. Disney, the nation’s largest studio by box office returns and the company behind the Marvel and Star Wars franchises, is acquiring Fox, the third-largest studio by that metric, known for the blockbuster X-Men and Avatar franchises as well as a host of mid-budget crowdpleasers and critically acclaimed films. It also brings brands such as FX, National Geographic and The Simpsons into the same fold as ESPN and ABC – all part of Disney’s gamble that a beefed-up company will be better equipped to tackle a slew of Silicon Valley giants. Disney will pay $US52.4 billion ($75b) for Fox, which for its part will spin off Fox broadcast networks, the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Channel, the Fox studio lot in Los Angeles and several national sports channels, leaving them in the hands of 21st Century Fox chairman Rupert

Murdoch and his family. Robert Iger, the chairman and chief executive of Disney who had been rumored to be considering a run for president, will continue with the combined firm through 2021. The announcement takes two media and entertainment titans

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gramming face challenges from digital upstarts. Each side sought to paint their business as stronger because of the moves. “The acquisition of this stellar collection of businesses from 21st Century Fox reflects the increasing consumer demand for a rich diversity of entertainment experi-

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and, after a period of negotiating chess, essentially divides up territory between them. Iger will lead the legacy-entertainment charge against a slew of new competitors, while Murdoch will attempt to fend off the challenge on another front, as the business of news and live pro-

ences that are more compelling, accessible and convenient than ever before,” Iger said in a statement. “We’re excited about this extraordinary opportunity to significantly increase our portfolio of well-loved franchises and branded content to greatly enhance our growing direct-to-consumer offerings.” “The new Fox will draw upon the powerful live news and sports businesses of Fox, as well as the strength of our broadcast network,” said Murdoch. “It is born out of an important lesson I’ve learned in my long career in media: namely, content and news relevant to viewers will always be valuable.” On a conference call with analysts, Murdoch said the acquisition would leave the entertainment world with “two of the most iconic, relevant and dynamic media companies” while on his own call Iger noted that Disney would be “well-positioned to flip the switch to distribute programmes and channels direct-to-consumers,” alluding to the ways that the Silicon Valley companies have disrupted the entertainment business. - NZME

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Judge rules police can’t touch fraudster’s KiwiSaver cash Ministry of Transport fraudster Joanne Harrison has won the right to keep her KiwiSaver funds out of the hands of police. Harrison was jailed for three years and seven months in February after pleading guilty to three charges of dishonestly taking or using a document. The Serious Fraud Office case found she had defrauded the ministry of $726,000 while employed as a general manager, a role which authorised her to spend public funds. The police, under the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Act, have

made a bid to seize assets owned or controlled by Harrison or her partner. Among the property being eyed by police is a $530,000 property, a BMW, Rolex, Tagheuer and Breitling watches and $109,211 in a KiwiSaver fund in Harrison’s name. Lawyers squared off in August over whether or not the KiwiSaver funds could form part of the police’s seizure bid. In a decision released yesterday, Justice Rebecca Ellis ruled KiwiSaver funds could not form part of the application.

“The court has no power to make a civil forfeiture order in relation to the KiwiSaver funds of a person who has been engaged in significant criminal activity,” the judge said. The judge said that provisions of the KiwiSaver Act prevail over the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Act. “It seems unlikely that the relationship between the two Acts was considered at the time the KSA was enacted. It may well be that legislative amendment is required,” she said. - NZME

Auckland petrol stations run out of fuel Motorists leaving work for the week may struggle to find fuel as multiple gas stations in Auckland have run out of diesel. The Herald was alerted to Z Stations in Te Rakau, Pakuranga and Botany running out of diesel. Te Rakau has since been replenished, a delivery to Botany is due before 6pm and Pakuranga will get replenished around 4am. This is a consequence of the fuel transportation problems the country has had after the latest disruption to the Marsden Point to Auckland fuel pipeline. The pipeline supplies petrol, diesel and jet fuel from the Marsden Pt Refinery to the Wiri Oil Terminal in South Auckland. It supplies about 95 per cent of Auckland’s total fuel, including

all of Auckland International Airport’s jet fuel. The 170km pipeline was shut down for more than 12 hours on Sunday following what turned out to be a false alarm from a leak detection system. There were already lower supplies following the rupture of the Refining NZ pipeline at Ruakaka in September. The pipeline has been operating at 80 per cent capacity since then and it could be early next year until it was fully restored. On Tuesday some Z stations ran out of petrol at sites from Pt Chevalier to Clevedon and at that time BP and Mobil said outages at their sites would be minimal and short-lived. “The latest refinery to Auckland

pipeline disruptions have exacerbated already tight supplies driven by the pipeline not operating at full capacity, very strong jet fuel demand and long spells of hot, dry weather boosting ground transport fuel demand,” said a Z spokeswoman. “It’s important to remember there is no shortage of fuel, rather it has been particularly difficult to get it to where it is needed most. “This logistics challenge in getting more fuel from ports to service stations will result in some service stations running out of some fuel varieties in the short term. These shortages will be occasional and won’t last long as we work to replenish stocks as soon as possible,” she said. - NZME

Your local Christmas guide

From gift ideas and food recipes to greetings from local businesses and more, we are excited to bring you our 2017 Christmas guide. The Guardian team wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

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nother year bites the dust and already we are looking ahead to 2018. 2017 has been a busy year for all the staff here at the Guardian, the launch of the Ashburton App has been an exciting time for everyone, learning about a new news platform and balancing it alongside our print and digital platforms. We’ve learned new things and proudly pulled together lots of different parts of the community to pack the app full of great features and information that suit all ages. Being at the heart of the community continues to be a key focus for everyone at the Guardian. Shop Local returned for its second year and we were able to make one lucky person $2500 richer just before Christmas. Elderly wishes also returned for its second year and we all have rolled our sleeves up and baked, cleaned and done a fair bit of gardening. Not forgetting the collection for the Salvation Army, ably assisted by two wonderful local little helpers. So, from everyone at the Guardian, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and hope you have a wonderful time with family and friends.

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Top toy presents for 2017 There are some weird and wonderful toys making the top “must have” lists this year. Make sure you have at least one tucked in the little one’s stockings this year! From the cute and cuddly through to the collectables, there is something for all ages to enjoy.

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HATCHIMALS Inside each magical speckled egg are Hatchimals twins! Who will you hatch? Hold and rub your Hatchimals Surprise egg and you will hear adorable sounds and may even see a set of eyes inside! Love and care for your egg to help your twins hatch! These Hatchimals share a special bond – telling each other jokes, playing games, saying “I love you” and more! They even feel sad when they’re apart for too long! Watch as one moves and dances, while the other repeats everything you say!

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Fancy some different foodie treats thi Not everyone feels festively fantastic about turkey and ham, so here’s some different Christmas meals for you to try out. Recipes courtesy of Countdown.

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Cook the peas in a pot of boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain then plunge immediately into a large bowl of icy water. Once cooled, drain again. Arrange spinach leaves on a large platter, scatter peas over the top, then crumble feta over the peas. Sprinkle with shredded mint and dress to taste with olive oil, lemon juice and freshly cracked black pepper.

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Christmas decoration fun for your kid There is no limit to the decorations children can create with household items that will transform your home into a grotto of festive fun!

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Christmas is on the Ashburton App December saw the launch of the Christmas button on the app, packed full of festive fun, be sure to download it so you don’t miss out. ning entrants receiving a great prize from PetZone.

Following the success of this year’s Vote for the Float, we have added many special feature buttons:

Elderly Christmas Wishes Back for 2017, this fabulous feature was a winner with the community last year, so we will upload all heartwarming stories and photos for you to read.

Where’s Santa Wanting to go visit Santa? Well here you will find all the times you can see Santa in Ashburton. Christmas lights A fully interactive map of all the lights’ locations, along with a searchable list so you can search addresses.

Launching within the next few days: Ashburton Christmas Eve Races A change from the normal Boxing Day races, this year sees a family fun day at the Ashburton raceway. We will have all race information and a guide to what fun activities you can do on the day. We will have a special photo gallery and four lucky winners will get a $50 prize on the day if they are snapped and uploaded with “winner” to the Ashburton App. Launches on Tuesday, December 19.

Events All Christmas events, from Timaru to Christchurch, so if you are looking for something seasonal to do with the family – this is the place to look. Christmas shopping opening hours at leading retailers. Christmas Events Gallery If we snap you at a local event we will upload photos to the Ashburton App for you to look through.

12 Days of Christmas For the third year in a row, a giveaway of free tickets to spectacular attractions. Enter on the Ashburton App to win these great prizes. Starts Tuesday, December 26.

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You are cordially invited to Carols for Christmas at Holy Name lawn, corner of Winter and Sealy Streets Friday, December 22, 7pm Hosted by Ashburton Christian Ministers’ Association • Bring your own seats and this carol sheet (If wet, venue will be the Holy Name Church, Sealy St) CAROL 1 O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him Born the King of angels: O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of Heaven above; Glory to God in the highest: Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be glory given; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing: CAROL 2 ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID’S CITY Once in royal David’s city, Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for His bed; Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child. He came down to earth from Heaven Who is God and Lord of all,

And His shelter was a stable; And His cradle was a stall; With the poor and mean and lowly Lived on earth our Saviour holy. And our eyes at last shall see Him Through His own redeeming love; For that child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in Heaven above; And He leads His children on To the place where He is gone. CAROL 3 HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS Hark! The herald angels sing: Glory to the new-born King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled. Joyful, all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With the angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem. Hark! The herald angels sing: Glory to the new-born King. Christ, by highest Heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of a virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity! Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel.

Hail the Heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the sun of righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. CAROL 4 WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED While shepherds watched their flocks by night All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around. Fear not! Said he; for might dread Had seized their troubled mind; Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. To you, in David’s town this day Is born, of David’s line, A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord; And this shall be the sign; The heavenly babe you there shall find To human view displayed All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid. Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels, praising God, and thus

Addressed their joyful song: All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace; Goodwill henceforth from Heaven to men Begin and never cease! CAROL 5 THE FIRST NOWELL The first nowell the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds In fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night That was so deep. Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, Born is the King of Israel. They looked up and saw a star, Shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. And by the light of that same star, Three wise men came from country far, To seek for a King was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went. Then entered in those wise men three, Full reverently upon their knee, And offered there in His presence

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Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord, That has made heaven and earth of nought, And with His blood mankind has bought CAROL 6 TE HARINUI Not on a snowy night By star or candlelight Nor by an angel band There came to our dear land Te Harinui Te Harinui Te Hari-nu-i Glad tid-ings of great joy But on a summer day Within a quiet bay The Maori people heard The great and glorious word The people gathered round Upon the grassy ground And heard the preacher say I bring to you this day Now in this blessed land United heart and hand We praise the glorious birth And sing to all the earth

Wee, the eastern wise men bring Gifts of homage to our King, Jesus Christ is here, Jesus Christ is here. Silent night! Holy night! Wondrous star, lend thy light. With the angels let us sing Hallelujahs to our King, Jesus Christ is here, Jesus Christ is here. CAROL 8 AWAY IN A MANGER Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head; The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay, The Little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, The baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes; I love Thee, Lord Jesus; Look down from the sky And stay by my side until morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay Close by me for ever, And love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children In Thy tender care, And fit us for Heaven To live with Thee there.

CAROL 7 SILENT NIGHT Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, All is bright, Round the virgin mother and child; Holy infant, tender and mild, Rests in heavenly peace, Rests in heavenly peace. Silent night! Holy night! Guiding star, lend thy light.

CAROL 9 WE THREE KINGS We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar

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CAROL 10 DOWNUNDER STYLE JINGLE BELLS Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh, Sounds like fun to do, June, July or May. But winter it is not, And there is no snow, All the roads are melting tar And bar-be-ques aglow. Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to come to a joyful Christmas Day, Chris is born, Christ is born, That is what we say When we come to celebrate Our summer Christmas Day.

There’s no open sleigh, The sun will shine so hot; Presents we will give, Show we love a lot. Lots of cards are sent, Telephone’s gone wild, It is the birthday of our Lord, The coming of The Child. Jesus Christ was born, It happened long ago; Mary was the Mum, Son for her and Joe’. Special Child was this, Son of God was He, To bring true Light and Love and Hope, To guide both you and me CAROL 11 JOY TO THE WORLD Joy to the world! The Lord is come; Let earth receive her King, Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven and nature sing. Joy to the world! The Saviour reigns; Let men their songs employ, While fields and floods, Rocks hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year

Allenton Liquor Store Great for gift ideas. Be sure to pop in and see whats on offer for Christmas.

Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy Perfect Light Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain O Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising, all men raising Worship Him, God most high Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes of life of gathering gloom Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying Sealed in the stone-cold tomb Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and Sacrifice Alleluia, Alleluia Earth to heav’n replies

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Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas From Aidan and the team at Allenton Auto Centre The Workshop is closed from December 22 and will reopen January 8. The Shop and the petrol pumps are open every day except the statutory holidays and Sundays.

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Shop Local ‘n’ Win winner Choosing to back local Ashburton businesses has paid off big time for one delighted Tinwald resident. Among more than 8,500 entries into the Guardian’s Shop Local ‘n’ Win campaign, Pauline Kerr was drawn as the lucky winner of the a $2,500 cash prize. Having run the café at Silver Fern Farms and more recently Boston Burger with her husband Bruce, Pauline knows first-hand the value of supporting local shopping. After reading about the campaign in the Guardian she enthusiastically jumped on board and filled out a number of entry forms at participating businesses around town. But it was her ticket completed at Tinwald Liquorland which was drawn as the lucky winner. Ashburton Guardian General Manager Desme Daniels delivered the news to an absolutely delighted Pauline over the phone. After the excitement and shock had worn off, Pauline and Bruce had some discussions over how to spend the money. Top of the list? A new kitchen oven. According to Pauline, she and Bruce, now happily retired, had wanted to buy one last year – but it never happened. She now has the opportunity to spend the money with local businesses and purchase the oven – and perhaps use a little left over for a small trip

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Ashburton Guardian General Manager Desme Daniels (centre) delivers $2500 to thrilled local shopper Pauline Kerr and Tinwald Liquorland, where the PHOTO LAURA BAGRIE 151217-LB-016 winning entry was placed, owner Greg King yesterday.

somewhere. Pauline’s three sons will also no doubt be hoping for a little extra in their Christmas stockings. And along with Pauline’s prize, Tinwald Liquorland owner Greg King receives $1000 in advertising to spend with the Ashburton Guardian.

This was Greg’s first year involved in the campaign, and he said he was “very happy” to find out he was the winning shop. “It’s so good to see someone local take home the prize,” he said. “And I think shopping locally is a big thing, it’s really important.”

Ashburton Guardian general manager, Desme Daniels said that the number of entrants was a huge result for the promotion. “It’s fantastic that out of so many entrants the winning person not only been a local business owner, but is also a subscriber to the Guardian,” she said.

Netherby Garage David, Jacqui, Nathan & Jonathan wish all their customers a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to seeing you all next year. We will be closed from December 22 to January 8.

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Coldstream captain Richard Print will be hoping his side can bounce back from a disappointing loss to Lauriston last week when they take on Methven this weekend. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 091217-TM-068

Methven has lost its way BY JAIME PITT-MACKAY JAIME.P@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

With just one round left in the Pritchard Shield before Christmas, the captains of the five competing teams will likely be adding something special at the bottom of their Christmas wishes for their teams heading into the festive break. The team that appears to be in the most trouble is Methven, with the team barely ticking over 100 runs a game. Last week against Tech, they only managed 108 runs, which came after 119 against Allenton, 70 against Lauriston and Coldstream, and 107 in the first week against Tech, which handed them

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their only win in the competition. Captain Davey Maw was frank with his assessment of what is going wrong with the team, simply saying the team needs to score runs, but will not be helped by his absence over the next few weeks either.

Mitch Sim has been a steady run-scorer, but will need support if Methven are going to make anything out of the final few rounds and head into the Muirhead Rosebowl with a shred of confidence. This week they play Coldstream, who really need some luck this

weekend after losing to Lauriston last weekend. They would have thought they were flying high, restricting what had been a free-scoring Lauriston to only 149 runs, with Jono Print claiming a six wicket bag. However, their run chase was halted by the human cheat-code Alex Hooper, who took an impressive 6-22, including a two-wicket maiden from the first over of the innings. Allenton return to action this weekend after picking up the bye last week, and had to sit back and watch their rivals Lauriston pick up another win. Their Christmas wish will be simple, win every game that is left

in the Pritchard Shield. If they are going to defend their title, they will need Lauriston to drop points, and there is no better way of guaranteeing that than by doing it themselves. This week they will need to keep their winning ways going against Tech. For Tech, some more wins and a bit more confidence after the Christmas break will do them well. They are coming off a win against Methven last week, but will likely need to lift again to get past Allenton. Lauriston have the bye this week, and will be keeping their fingers crossed Allenton will slip up this weekend.

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■ YACHTING

Intention for America’s Cup to stay in NZ – Dalton Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton says it is not the team’s intention to take the America’s Cup offshore. He told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking yesterday he would be very surprised if that happened. “But we have got to get to the point where we have a deal,’’ he said referring to suggestions of a hosting fee and debate over the Cup bases in Auckland. Emirates Team New Zealand has said that Italy is a likely alternative venue for the 2021 event if agreements can’t be reached. On suggestions that the syndicate was using the hosting fee as blackmail, Dalton said they were trying to put on an event which is free to the public. “It would better be described as an event fee, because it’s part of running the event. “A couple of things that are dear to us are free to air television coverage and free access to the village. “Those things cost. It would be ludicrous to charge people to go through the village.’’ The syndicate had costs, it was a long event going from December 2020 to March 2021. Dalton was happy with the progress on options for the Cup bases. “We all agree that the Wynyard Basin is the better option.’’ This week saw a major step when the council outlined the Basin as its preferred choice. “There is some tension but it is all part of the process. Sometimes it ends up being played out in the media and gets a life of its own. But we are making good progress and

Weekend Sports Box A look ahead to the sporting weekend, with a glance back over the shoulder at the week that was. On the couch . . . Some of the best young sevens talent this country has to offer will be on display today at the World Schools Sevens, including our own Melanie Puckett. The quick-fire tournament will run from midday to 6pm, and will be broadcast on Sky Sports.

The punt . . . Turns out all we got was about one session of rain in the second test between the Black Caps and the West Indies, but not that it mattered, with Kane Williamson’s men simply embarrassing the underpowered West Indies side. We are looking a bit further ahead this time around to the first ODI, and we think Colin Munro will be able to take his strong domestic form back into the international scene, and be the Black Caps’ top run scorer. $5 Top Runscorer-New Zealand: Colin Munro @ $4.50 would return $22.50. Pool: $55 Grant Dalton this was a great step. We are engaged with the council and the government and we are moving forward.’’ He said deadlines were tight, especially the January 15 resource consent date. A lot of people could not see the economic benefits of the event but for every dollar spent there was between a $10 and $15 return. “We want to make it the best America’s Cup ever.’’ - NZME

The gambler . . . $20 Multi wins $6387.40 Saturday nights don’t get much better than this as one punter put their 7s knowledge to the test and scored over $6000. Kenya 7s v France 7s - Head to Head: France 7s @ $2.05 Australia 7s v Spain 7s - Points Start: Australia 7s -18.5 @ $1.85 England 7s v Uganda 7s - Points Start: England 7s -22.5 @ $1.85 South Africa 7s v Russia 7s - Points Start:

South Africa 7s -33.5 @ $1.85 Scotland 7s v Argentina 7s - Points Start: Argentina 7s -2.5 @ $1.90 New Zealand 7s v USA 7s - Points Start: USA 7s +10.5 @ $1.85 Cairns v Melbourne - 2nd Qtr-Pts St/Total Pts Dble: Melbourne -.05/Und 44.5 @ $3.50 WS Wanderers v Sydney - Head to Head: Sydney FC @ $2.00

Quote of the week . . . This week’s quote comes from the world of the NFL, where player Jeremy Kerley blamed a ghost on his failed drugs test. A month later, still confused about his test results, Kerley said he now believes a ghost “tainted his pee”. “I don’t know,” Kerley said when asked how a banned substance got into his system. “There’s a lot of ghosts around here”. “Ghost put it in there. You know, the ghost of Christmas past? … I don’t know.”

Fact of the week . . . The All Blacks had one of their records broken the other day, but not in a place you would expect. When the USC Trojans defeated Stanford 31-28, it was the second time they had done it during the season. The last team to do that was the All Blacks back in 1913, when Stanford’s official football team actually played rugby. The 1913 All Blacks demolished all their opponents in their North American tour including 54-0 and 56-0 thrashings of Stanford and a 40-0 win over the USC rugby team.

■ CYCLING

Froome maintains innocence

Chris Froome’s renewed protestations of innocence yesterday were accompanied by doubts about why the four-time Tour de France champion was not immediately suspended for failing a doping test. Froome has been ordered to explain to the International Cycling Union why a urine sample he provided at the Spanish Vuelta in September showed a concentration of the asthma drug salbutamol that was twice the permitted level. While accepting the case is “damaging” for a sport scarred for years by doping scandals, Froome maintained Team Sky has the evidence to prove he is not guilty of cheating. “I know that within me fundamentally I have followed the protocol and I have not overstepped any boundaries,” Froome said, “and I hope by the end of this process that will be clear to everyone and I’ll be exonerated of any wrongdoing.” Froome offered a defense of his integrity in an interview with Sky, the broadcaster that owns his cycling team. “I am being tested every single day of the race that I am in the leader’s jersey, I knew I was being tested,” Froome said. “We also have a wealth of information from within the team of what I ate

Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome. every single day, how many times I have stopped to pee every day. “The detail of the information that we have been able to provide is vast.” Sky and the UCI confirmed Froome’s failed test yesterday in response to media reports. Rival rider Tony Martin said he believes something is amiss with

the UCI’s handling of the case. “I am totally angry,” the German cyclist wrote on Facebook. “There is definitely a double standard being applied in the Christopher Froome case. Other athletes are suspended immediately after a positive test. He and his team are given time by the UCI to explain it all. I do not know of any simi-

lar case in the recent past. That is a scandal, and he should at least not have been allowed to appear in the World Championships. “Not only the public but also I have immediately the impression that there is wheeling and dealing going on behind the scenes, agreements are being made and ways are being sought as to how

to get out of this case. Do he and his team enjoy a special status?” The UCI did not immediately respond to a request for comment about its actions, which Martin denounced as a “major blow to the difficult anti-doping fight.” “We need a (consistent) and transparent approach by the UCI,” Martin wrote. “What is going on here is (inconsistent), not transparent, unprofessional and unfair. Our credibility is at stake!” Sky said Froome had to take an increased dosage of salbutamol without exceeding the permissible dose after experiencing “acute asthma symptoms” during the final week of the Vuelta. Salbutamol helps expand lung capacity and can be used as a performance-enhancing drug to increase endurance. Commonly marketed as Ventolin, salbutamol is classified as a beta-2 agonist and WADA allows it to be taken through inhalation only, in limited amounts. “It’s sad seeing the misconceptions that are out there about athletes and salbutamol use,” Froome wrote on Twitter. “My hope is that this doesn’t prevent asthmatic athletes from using their inhalers in emergency situations for fear of being judged. It is not something to be ashamed of.” - NZME

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■ NZ RUGBY AWARDS

Black Ferns dominate awards What a year it has been for the Black Ferns. A fifth World Cup crown received global recognition with World Rugby’s team of the year gong for the first time, and that success was backed up with a sweep at the New Zealand Rugby awards on Thursday night. After dropping one match this year the Black Ferns took out the team, coach and try of the year gongs, with former Mid Cantabrian Glenn Moore edging out rookie Crusaders mentor Scott Robertson, and Portia Woodman’s stunning solo effort in the World Cup semifinal victory over USA rightly recognised. In something of a surprise, Sam Whitelock did the double to take home the Super Rugby and overall Kelvin R Tremain Memorial player of the year awards, beating out star wing Rieko Ioane, the All Blacks’ equal top points scorer in the Rugby Championship, and Black Ferns loose forward and sevens skipper Sarah Goss. Whitelock, the 96-test veteran and most capped All Blacks lock, enjoyed an exceptional season. In his rookie captaincy campaign, he helped guide the Crusaders to their first title since

Fiao’o Fa’amausili’s Black Ferns swept the New Zealand Rugby awards. 2008 – that it came on the road in Johannesburg only amplifying the achievement. ‘Ioane and Goss did not leave empty-handed. Goss, who started every World Cup match and had a 98 per cent tackle rate, claimed the women’s player of the year title, adding that to best female athlete in Oce-

ania at the Association of Olympic Committee awards in Prague last month. World Rugby breakthrough player of the year Ioane accepted the Tom French Memorial Maori player award after scoring 10 tries for the Blues. Stepping aside from the All Blacks, Wayne Smith received the

special recognition for his phenomenal service to the game here. Smith’s career in the black jersey began as a player in 1980 and ended (for now at least) after the Rugby Championship, having been a key member of the coaching team that led the All Blacks to successive World Cup titles. On a similar note, DJ Forbes

picked up the Richard Crawshaw Memorial sevens player of the year, and NZRPA Kirk award for his outstanding contribution to the game. Forbes played his 150th World Series tournament and announced his retirement from sevens this year. His tireless efforts as a player advocate on the NZRPA board, helping shape the sevens game in New Zealand, saw him receive the Kirk award. Canterbury’s Ruby Tui was named Black Ferns sevens player of the year. During the evening, Black Ferns skipper Fiao’o Fa’amausili was presented with a greenstone mere, in recognition of her 50th test milestone, achieved during the World Cup campaign, making her the most capped Black Fern of all time. Horowhenua Kapiti prop Scott Cameron picked up the Heartland Championship player of the year after leading his team to the Meads Cup final and also playing a starring role in the New Zealand Heartland XV in their one-off fixture against New Zealand Marist. Wellington’s Ben O’Keeffe was named referee of the year. - NZME

■ TRACK AND FIELD

Gill ‘happy to be alive’ after big heart scare Jacko Gill is just happy to be alive. The New Zealand shot putter is, naturally, gutted to miss pinnacle events next year but after spending eight days in hospital and emerging from a life-threatening heart scare, also relieved to be standing out in the North Shore sun. Gill’s major health setback came two weeks ago when he woke with sharp pain in his chest and down his arm. A visit to the doctor resulted in a dash to hospital, where testing confirmed serious heart damage. His rare condition is myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle that reduces its ability to pump. It is commonly brought on by a virus. Most people eventually recover without complications but, in rare cases when inflammation is severe, long-term damage can occur. “I was lost for words when I got those results. It was a shock,” Gill said. “I wasn’t really expecting anything but I wanted to get it checked out just to be safe. To have significant heart damage at my age is a bit worrying but there are other high performance athletes it happens to. It’s just bad luck. It’s been a bit of a shock these past two weeks.” While in hospital Gill discovered one in five people die from his condition. “I looked on the internet, which probably wasn’t a good idea, and found a stat that said that. It was a bit worrying in hospital but I’m extremely grateful to be here and happy to be alive.” New Zealand rowing Olympic gold medallist Rob Waddell and Hayden

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In brief Stokes on song Ben Stokes has blasted his biggest innings for Canterbury, smashing a rapid 93 off 47 balls as Canterbury claimed the largest victory in Super Smash history. Stokes came in at the end of the fourth over with Canterbury at 37-2, and dominated proceedings from there, anchoring Canterbury’s record total of 217-9. Otago could only muster 83 in response, with the 134-run win doubling as the biggest margin of victory in the history of the domestic Twenty20 competition. Stokes was the key to Canterbury’s success, with the English all-rounder blasting six fours and seven sixes, carting the Otago attack all around Hagley Oval. - NZME

Raval, Craig get nod

Jade Brosnahan and her Hampstead teamwill be hoping to continue their winning ways this weekend when they take on Allenton in the Mid Canterbury a-grade interclub tennis competition. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

■ TENNIS

Last chance before break By Jaime Pitt-macKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

There will be plenty of effort put in on the courts this weekend when Mid Canterbury’s top tennis players battle it out in the Mid Canterbury a-grade interclub tennis competition. This weekend will be the last round of games before the Christmas break, with the competition resuming on January 27. Hampstead still sit undefeated, and it will be Allenton’s turn

to face them this weekend. The last time the two met, Allenton made it a close game, with Hampstead only winning 4-2, with Allenton also coming off a win last week against Fairton. Their singles games proved too strong, with only Andre van Rooyen dropping his game in a star match-up against Rhys Cromie. The top doubles matchup is also likely to produce fireworks, with Hampstead’s Aidan Mitch-

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tween Rhys Cromie and Tyler Leonard and Koji Kawamata and Sam Bubb will be an entertaining one. The final matchup of the day will see Southern take on Tinwald. Both sides lost in their first games of round two, and will both be in the hunt to pick up their first wins of the round, with the added bonus of being able to take home some added confidence into the extended break.

Test opener Jeet Raval and former test spinner Mark Craig are the two high profile names in the New Zealand XI named to face the West Indies in a 50-over warmup match at Whangearei’s Cobham Oval today. Raval is uncapped for New Zealand in limitedovers cricket but harbours the ambition, at least in the 50-over form, while Craig played 15 tests until late last year before being sidelined by injury. He is back playing for Otago this season. The side has been picked with players involved in the domestic Burger King Super Smash counted out. New Zealand XI: Jeet Raval, Aniket Parikh, Sean Solia, Angus McKenzie, Raja Sandhu, Andrew Morrison (Auckland), Fraser Colson (c, Wellington), Jack Boyle (Canterbury), Michael Rae, Mark Craig (Otago), Henry Cooper, Bharat Popli (Northern Districts). - NZME

Gould not interested Phil Gould has ruled out taking an assistant role to NSW coach Brad Fittler but he is willing to provide advice in an unofficial capacity. Speculation has been growing intense that coach Gould would take on a coaching role as NSW attempts to break a three-year State of Origin losing streak in Fittler’s first series at the helm. “No, I’m not officially involved. Brad and I just have the relationship (where) if he needs something, he’ll call,” Gould told Sky Sports Radio yesterday. - NZME

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Auckland Trotting Club Inc Venue: Alexandra Park Meeting Date: 16 Dec 2017 NZ Meeting number: 5 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 5.45pm GRAND PARK F&M MOBILE PACE $12,000, non-winners 3yo+ f&m mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 4 La Prix (1) fr ...................................J I Dickie 2 0556 First Class Lady (2) fr....................Z Butcher 3 40x6 Delilaah fr ..................................... Scratched 4 79x0x Sole Delight (4) fr .......................P Ferguson 5 61x35 Harpagus (5) fr ..............................P Butcher 6 4 Pocket Miss (6) fr ......................... W Fausett 7 7 Dianne Lorena (7) fr ..........................L Hollis 8 7 Bettathanapokeindeye (8) fr ...........S Phelan 9 9x Western Zephyr fr ........................ Scratched 10 8 Feel The Burn (21) fr ................ M McKendry 11 Monkey Princess (22) fr ..... J MacKinnon (J) 2 6.17 CROMBIE LOCKWOOD BLOODSTOCK MBL PACE $14,500, 3yo+ r40 to r53, r54 with cond. 2200m 1 0x747 Tennyson Inlet (1) fr ......................N Chilcott 2 79x00 Manihiki Pearl (2) fr ................. T Macfarlane 3 07753 My Cash (3) fr ............................R Argue (J) 4 28345 R Gee Bee (4) fr........................ J Abernethy 5 61801 Willedu (5) fr............................. N Delany (J) 6 22175 Lynbar Rose (6) fr .................... M McKendry 7 35x10 Come Dance With Me (7) fr ..........Z Butcher

2 9546 Bit Of A Tiger (2) fr ................... M McKendry 3 5436x Charlie Mach (3) fr ................ T Cameron (J) 4 65640 Eye Lash (4) fr ...............................S Phelan 5 7723 Spirit Of Anzac (5) fr .....................P Butcher 6 For Tony (6) fr ................................N Chilcott 7 509x2 Bettor Step Aside (7) fr ................ D Butcher 8 5 Storm Prince (8) fr .........................J I Dickie 9 43x63 Bugalugs (21) fr .........................P Ferguson 10 573 The Big Cheese (22) fr...................T Herlihy 11 54695 Rainbow Wiri (U1) fr .................. J Abernethy 12 09x0 Shadow Captain (U2) fr ....................L Hollis 5 7.45pm YHI MOBILE PACE $14,500, 4yo+ r40 to r60 mob. pace jun.d, mobile, 2200m 1 70898 The C E O (1) fr .......................J Wallace (J) 2 41762 Hunter Bromac (2) fr ............. L Whittaker (J) 3 63225 Shanocon (3) fr ....................... T Lethaby (J) 4 x4623 Waingaro Mara (4) fr ........F Schumacher (J) 5 50264 Happy Magic (5) fr.................. A Harrison (J) 6 53328 Kaitlyn (6) fr............................. T Fensom (J) 7 5x603 Jamieson Shard (7) fr ........ J MacKinnon (J) 8 x3381 Kiwi Tintin (8) fr ....................... B Butcher (J) 9 03764 Christanna (21) fr ...................M Johnson (J) 10 6x562 Vanhalem (22) fr ...................... N Delany (J) 11 47601 Scanreco Bay (23) fr ..................R Argue (J) 12 30654 Queen Lostris (24) fr ............. T Cameron (J)

6 8.14pm GENERATION HOMES AUCKLAND NORTH MOBILE PACE $14,500, 3yo+ r60 to r70 mobile, 2200m 1 x5161 Destined For Heaven (1) fr................L Hollis 2 88613 M T Pockets (2) fr ............... J MacKinnon (J) 3 1x210 Park Avenue (3) fr ..........................J I Dickie 4 1261 On The Cards (4) fr .......................Z Butcher 5 8483x Major Classic (5) fr ........................P Butcher 6 89x96 Mo Casino (6) fr .......................... K Marshall 7 06662 Eldolar (7) fr ...........................M Johnson (J) 8 x3335 Rhythm N Blues (8) fr................... D Butcher 9 25773 Count Landeck (21) fr ............. B Butcher (J) 10 42541 Bopper Jet (U1) fr ....................... R Brosnan

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4 244x0 Raukapuka Ruler (4) fr..................... D Dunn 5 17207 Robbie Burns (5) fr............................J Dunn 6 01693 Maverick (6) fr .............................N McGrath 7 6655x Locharburn fr................................ Scratched 7 8.27pm MERRY XMAS BOB CURRAGH FROM SPECIALTY SEEDS $14,400, ffa mob. trot, mobile, 2600m 1 41504 Donsmedad (1) fr ............................... R May 2 10027 Sundons Flyer (2) fr ................ S O’Reilly (J) 3 36304 Arran Chief (3) fr ............................ A Faulks 4 54385 Tornado Valley (4) fr ..................... G O’Reilly 5 67150 Petite One (5) fr...........................C DeFilippi 6 85052 Arya (6) fr .........................................S Ottley 7 14382 Alderbeck (7) fr .............................B Orange 8 80712 Harriet Of Mot (8) fr ...........................J Dunn 9 34232 Monty Python (9) fr ................. M Williamson 10 57P03 Belles Son (21) fr ............................. D Dunn 8 8.56pm GRAPHITE DEVELOPMENTS FUTURITY CONSOL MOBILE PCE $10,000, non-winners with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 2600m 1 40470 Downtown Train (1) fr .....................H Hunter 2 076 Tracksarefortrains (2) fr ...................... R May 3 657x0 Don’t Tell Ange (3) fr .......................J W Cox 4 73846 Hot Off The Press (4) fr .................B Orange 5 59664 Bound To Impress (5) fr................J Versteeg 6 x2515 Burst Out Laughing (6) fr .................J Curtin 7 12060 Paddington Central (7) fr ............ D Keast (J) 8 29217 Santanna Mach (8) fr ....................... D Dunn 9 61051 Every Option (9) fr.............................J Dunn

9 9.22pm CHRISTCHURCH CASINO MOBILE PACE $10,000, 3yo+ r50 to r56 mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 85512 Gore Bay (1) fr ............................N McGrath 2 21x00 Christian Who (2) fr ............... J Whittaker (J) 3 43809 Sportscaster (3) fr .........................B Orange 4 5518 Dibaba (4) fr ...................................T Chmiel 5 80200 Classie Margaret fr....................... Scratched 6 21722 Just Dance (5) fr ........................C Jones (J) 7 72073 Articulight (6) fr .................................. R May 8 47226 Glengarry Rose (7) fr 9 60x01 Sweet Loress (8) fr..........................J W Cox 10 x1000 Eye Candy (21) fr ......................... G O’Reilly 11 61447 Belle Of Brooklyn (22) fr...................S Ottley 12 P8x81 His Royal Harness (23) fr ..............L O’Reilly 13 7x631 Fizzing (24) fr ................................... D Dunn 14 50812 All Nuts N Bolts (25) fr ...............S Payne (J) 15 5909P Laytons Lass (26) fr .........................R Close 16 66231 Gunpowder (27) fr ................... M Williamson SELECTIONS

10 x8x13 En Suite b (4) 56.5 ..........................R Myers 11 07446 Mr Darcee’s Gold tm (2) 56.5 ....A Chan (a2) 12 34x82 Battle Kat (15) 55.5 .......................M Tanaka 13 0x206 Alarmist tm (11) 55.............................M Hills 14 67377 Cape Du Jeu mh (1) 54.5..............D Bradley 15 59655 How Perfect h (3) 54 16 70x97 Blushing Moss h (8) 54 Emergencies: How Perfect, Blushing Moss 7 4.13pm LAWNMASTER EULOGY STAKES $70,000, 3YOF SW, 1550m 1 31112 Dijon Bleu tmh (5) 56.5 .................M Tanaka 2 0x213 Divine Power t (10) 56.5..................R Myers 3 37112 Savvy Coup b (11) 56.5 ................M McNab 4 22115 Satin Belt (12) 56.5 ................. H Andrew (a) 5 23447 Contessa Vanessa m (1) 56.5 ......R Elliot (a) 6 84921 In The Clear (4) 56.5 ..........................M Hills 7 71 Larima (7) 56.5....................... T Johnson (a) 8 x0428 Dance For Money h (8) 56.5 .........D Bradley 9 x8966 Lady Rossa (3) 56.5...........S Weatherley (a) 10 57500 Veuve Clicquot mh (2) 56.5 ........M Singh (a) 11 58523 Craggy Range (6) 56.5 .............S McKay (a) 12 x2673 Sainted Pearl (9) 56.5 .....................D Turner 8 4.48 SILVESTER/CLARK CONSULTING ENGINEERS HANDICAP $25,000, R75 Benchmark, 1400m 1 036x7 Bronsteel t (1) 59 ..................C Waddell (a4)

2 38x48 Whispering (3) 59................. T Johnson (a2) 3 0x941 Sleek Secret td (8) 58.5 .............R Elliot (a1) 4 7x021 Sweepstake h (13) 58.5 ..................R Myers 5 913x0 All Charm td (7) 58 ...................M Singh (a3) 6 16110 Glory Days d (12) 57.5 ..................M McNab 7 31x13 La Bella Rosa td (11) 57 ...........S McKay (a) 8 0x154 Storytime (14) 56.5 ...................A Chan (a2) 9 x1470 Pinsraad d (10) 56 ............................ T Allan 10 79x66 Princess Belle dh (9) 56 ................M Tanaka 11 2x835 Mars Bars b (6) 55.5 ..........S Weatherley (a) 12 x4212 Roll The Gold tdb (2) 55.5 ..................M Hills 13 998x0 She Knows (4) 55 ...........................D Turner 14 1x894 Hugo The Boss d (5) 55 ........ H Andrew (a2) Blinkers on: Irish Moon (R3), Dance For Money (R4), Hank Moody, Constant Barrage (R6), Dance For Money, Craggy Range (R7) Blinkers off: Beefeater (R1), Canny Magic (R4), Tautu (R6) SELECTIONS

4 7x184 Meeska Mooska t (9) 54 .................A Collett 5 85813 Balham 53 .................................... Scratched 6 60071 Rock On (3) 53................................S Collett 7 x2235 Snow Secret tb (7) 53 ............... M D Plessis 8 7x055 Zambezi Warrior mb (1) 53 ......... D Johnson 9 x3463 Promise To Reign t (2) 53 ...........C Lammas 10 x8232 Zacada b (4) 53..........................M Cameron 8 4.24pm J SWAP CONTRACTORS SPRINT (GROUP 3) $70,000, OPN HCP, 1400m 1 11814 Watch This Space tdmb (8) 60 ........A Collett 2 01x41 Chambord t (4) 58.5 ......................O Bosson 3 81254 Ronchi tm (3) 58.5 .....................G Cooksley 4 4149x Southern Icon tdmb (10) 58 ..............L Innes 5 x8002 Seize The Moment td (9) 57.5..... D Johnson 6 4031x Battle Time dm (2) 57................ M D Plessis 7 232x2 Passing Shot t (11) 57.....................S Collett 8 x8653 Snapshot d (6) 54.5 .................... P Moloney 9 509x7 Prince Of Passion dm (7) 54 ......M Coleman 10 6x212 Royal Success tdb (1) 54 ............C Lammas 11 11315 Deals In Heels dm (5) 53 ...........M Cameron 9 4.59pm NEW WORLD TE RAPA PREMIER $30,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 0x028 Bruce Arthur (7) 59.5 ......................S Collett 2 35x1 Polzeath (1) 59 .......................J Fawcett (a3) 3 135x9 Harlem ‘N’ Co d (8) 58.5..............C Lammas 4 x3956 Swinging Skirts td (5) 58 ...................L Innes

5 51209 One Prize One Goal d (12) 58 ..........L Hemi 6 37561 Orange Shore d (9) 57.5 ........... M D Plessis 7 1 Capucine t (3) 57 .......................M Cameron 8 419. Morrellmac dm (6) 57 ......................A Collett 9 037x0 Showpin 57 .................................. Scratched 10 42x10 Lovers Lane (10) 56.5 ................M Coleman 11 636Fx Rube Bridges d (13) 56.5 ............ D Johnson 12 535x8 Sound Works m (4) 56.5 ............. P Moloney 13 20x70 Elusive Meteor t (11) 56 ..............T Thornton 14 0137x Starossa m (14) 56 ..................... C Johnson 15 01 Gris Dame 55.5 ............................ Scratched 16 5x337 Stacey Ann d (2) 55 Blinkers on: Resurrect (R3), Hot In High Heels, Zapali (R5) Blinkers off: Rising Shot (R6), Royal Success (R8) Winkers on: Dublin Rose (R2), Bizzwinkle (R5), Harlem ‘N’ Co (R9) SELECTIONS

45753 A Glass Of Tanqueray (U3) fr ... M McKendry 9x668 Anzac (1) 20................................S Cornwall x2443 Te Kouka Breeze (U1) 20 ............M Nicholas 84526 Dauntless (1) 30..........................B Edwards 82630 Hot N Fast (2) 30...........................N Chilcott 8 9.15pm NYE AUCKLAND CUP TWILIGHT RACES MOBILE PACE $14,500, 3yo+ r54 to r58 2200m 1 1P Ideal Lass (1) fr ....................... B Butcher (J) 2 42618 Stand Sure (2) fr ...........................P Butcher 3 x2910 Will Take Charge (3) fr.................A Poutama 4 526x7 Gimmegold (4) fr ...........................S Lawson 5 31x75 Matai Valour fr .............................. Scratched 6 09x06 R Gee Three (5) fr .........................T Mitchell 7 8.46pm HAUNUI FARM HANDICAP TROT $12,000, 7 31726 The Thug (6) fr ..............................Z Butcher 3yo+, non-winners & up to r48 spechcp trot, 2200m 8 85677 Minstrel Boy (7) fr ........................ K Marshall 1 Peggy Spur (1) fr ...........................S Lawson 9 451x4 Lynton Creek (21) fr ..................... D Butcher 2 83927 Sunny Pegasus (2) fr ..................J Stormont SELECTION 3 P3452 Swinging fr ................................... Scratched Race 1: La Prix, Harpagus, Monkey Princess, First Class Lady 4 3x Missy Moo fr................................. Scratched Race 2: Lynbar Rose, Come Dance With Me, Ivana Flybye, My Cash 5 90072 Stow (3) fr ................................... R Brosnan Race 3: One Bid Buys, Magnafique, Alta Venetia, Caitlin’s Surprise 6 2497x Madhubala fr ................................ Scratched Race 4: Bettor Step Aside, The Big Cheese, Storm Prince 7 37x46 Amabede (5) fr ..............................P Butcher Race 5: Kaitlyn, Jamieson Shard, Hunter Bromac, Shanocon 8 Dx All American (6) fr .....................J I Dickie Race 6: Park Avenue, On The Cards, Rhythm N Blues, Mo Casino 9 3 Cyclone L Ko (U1) fr................ T Macfarlane Race 7: All American, Cyclone L Ko, Te Kouka Breeze, Stow 10 02492 Secretofthesea Smile (U2) fr.........T Mitchell Race 8: Will Take Charge, Ideal Lass, The Thug, Minstrel Boy

10 17387 Eden Creek (10) fr .........................T Chmiel 11 78005 Rocknpop (11) fr ............................... C Ford 12 0376x Bonnie Highlander fr .................... Scratched 13 25215 Rebel Kibbybones (U1) fr .................... J Hay 14 40687 Majestic Moment (U2) fr........... S Smolenski 15 10209 Michelle (U3) fr.................................S Ottley 16 79048 Jerry Garcia (U4) fr .......................L O’Reilly 17 0519x One Over Da Stars (U5) fr ........... S McNally 18 13593 No Fears (U6) fr ........................... G O’Reilly 3 6.27pm PEEK EXHIBITION MOBILE PACE $10,000, 3yo+ r57 to r65 mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 540x4 Titanium (1) fr.................................T Chmiel 2 00660 Boomer Bailey (2) fr ......................... G Telfer 3 x3101 Mongolian Mars (3) fr ....................B Orange 4 79003 Bettor Chance (4) fr ..........................J Dunn 5 81690 One Direction (5) fr ..........................R Close 6 01x85 For The Corz fr ............................. Scratched 7 1218 Rockaball (6) fr .................................S Ottley 8 x9552 Pirate Bay (7) fr ...........................C DeFilippi 9 130x3 Master Moonlite (8) fr ....................... D Dunn 10 0x715 Franco Exeter (21) fr .................. D Keast (J) 11 x5610 Sweet Mary (22) fr .................. M Williamson 12 30x60 Scotlynn Mach (23) fr ......................... R May 13 81612 Rah De Rah (24) fr..........................J W Cox 14 20157 Spondulicks (25) fr .......................... G Smith 4 6.57 QEII COLLISION REPAIRS/COOL SODA NUGGETS MBL PCE $13,500, non-winners 3yo+, 1950m 1 3586x Ocean Ridge (1) fr ........................B Orange

2 0x4 Bronx Village (2) fr .......................... G Smith 3 67 Nurburgring (3) fr ............................. D Dunn 4 58745 Machsgain (4) fr ............................... C Ward 5 22 Playa Vista (5) fr ........................... S McNally 6 7x497 De Lancome (6) fr .............................J Dunn 7 90x37 Scotlynn Harry (7) fr ................ M Williamson 8 93403 Still Of The Night (8) fr ............... D Keast (J) 9 45304 Caviar Star fr ................................ Scratched 10 026x2 Royal Tribute (21) fr ............................ R May 11 54x90 Tom Me Gun (22) fr .....................C DeFilippi 12 0x3 Smoke N Reactor (23) fr ..................S Ottley 13 37879 Acuto fr......................................... Scratched 5 7.27 MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM LAMB & HAYWARD MOBILE TROT $10,000, r56 to r75 mob. trot, 1950m 1 32732 Sugar Cane (1) fr ................ D D McCormick 2 36721 Chivasion (2) fr .......................... M Edmonds 3 x3228 Ruthless Kayla (3) fr.........................S Ottley 4 57785 Tessa’s Rocket (4) fr.........................R Close 5 6x171 Another Chapter (5) fr ......................J Curtin 6 0P966 Red Hot Poker (6) fr ......................... D Dunn 7 0x114 Muscles Galore (7) fr ........................J Dunn 8 75725 Brads Kenny fr ............................. Scratched 9 20331 Alvira Hest (8) fr ............................B Orange 6 7.59 AIRPARK CANTERBURY-OFFSITE PARKING MOBILE PACE $14,400, ffa mob. pace, 1950m 1 8x591 Royal Bengal (1) fr ..........................J W Cox 2 00x26 Tiger Thompson (2) fr ............. M Williamson 3 7x172 Don Domingo (3) fr .......................B Orange

Race 1: Nek Time, Delishka, Lovetodream, Mossdale Rose Race 2: Di’z Luck, One Over Da Stars, Rebel Kibbybones Race 3: Master Moonlite, Pirate Bay, One Direction Race 4: Ocean Ridge, Machsgain, De Lancome, Royal Tribute Race 5: Muscles Galore, Another Chapter, Ruthless Kayla Race 6: Raukapuka Ruler, Tiger Thompson, Don Domingo, Maverick Race 7: Harriet Of Mot, Tornado Valley, Monty Python Race 8: Every Option, Burst Out Laughing, Paddington Central Race 9: Fizzing, Gore Bay, Christian Who, Just Dance

Manawatu gallops Today at Awapuni Raceway

Manawatu RC Venue: Awapuni Meeting Date: 16 Dec 2017 NZ Meeting number: 4 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 12.35pm (NZT) LANDMARK HOMES / NOEL EALES MEMORIAL $30,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1550m 1 2x825 Beefeater th (1) 60 ..........................R Myers 2 16704 Platinum Command tmh (6) 59 .. A Shin (a4) 3 06351 Slimline tdmh (5) 58 ............. T Johnson (a2) 4 L8x70 Marky Mark t (8) 57.5 .....S McKay (a) 5 50442 Perfect Harmonee m (3) 54.5....A Chan (a2) 6 740x0 China Star th (4) 54.......................M Tanaka 7 40227 Joby t (2) 54 ...................................... T Allan 8 76619 Stephenstihls h (7) 54 ........S Weatherley (a) 2 1.10 TUI * BACKING WINNERS SINCE 1889 HANDICAP $22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 1x4 Our Dynamite db (3) 59 .....................M Hills 2 71x4x Turncoat db (9) 59 3 92241 Culzean (4) 58.5 ........................R Elliot (a1) 4 71275 Exhibit 57.5 .................................. Scratched 5 8x052 Perfect Shock (2) 57.5.....................D Turner 6 05x71 Deb (6) 57 .......................................R Myers 7 472x1 Island Bay 57 ............................... Scratched 8 451x3 Ruby Love m (10) 56.5..................M Tanaka 9 24x98 Awesome Al (11) 56 ..................S McKay (a) 10 90x43 Incantation d (8) 56 ............... H Andrew (a2)

8 x6641 Sheer Bliss fr................................ Scratched 9 64343 Idealistic (21) fr ...........................J Stormont 10 x8249 Makers Mark (22) fr....................P Ferguson 11 2136 Ivana Flybye (23) fr ................. B Butcher (J) 12 374x4 Stars Delight (24) fr ...................... D Butcher 3 6.45 SMITH & PARTNERS HANDICAP TROT $14,500, r50 to r60 spechcp trot, stand, 2200m 1 96x13 Magnafique (1) fr............................T Herlihy 2 312x9 Majestic One (2) fr ....................S Abernethy 3 18926 Caitlin’s Surprise (3) fr ................. D Butcher 4 D7825 Blood And Whisky (4) fr............ M McKendry 5 38174 Itsnowornever (5) fr .......................N Chilcott 6 27256 Saint Michel fr .............................. Scratched 7 84107 Majestic Stride (U2) fr ................. K Marshall 8 157x3 One Bid Buys (U3) fr ............... T Macfarlane 9 x0x35 Alta Venetia (U4) fr ......................A Poutama 10 0357x Billy At Salsa fr ............................. Scratched 11 00057 Speedy Lavros (U6) fr ................R Argue (J) 12 37034 Little Bro (U7) fr...............................H Cullen 13 27376 Makarewa Jake (1) 10...................B Hackett 14 34125 Mortician (2) 10 ............................ B Mangos 15 60764 Monseigneur (3) 10 ..........F Schumacher (J) 4 7.15pm GILES CARPETS MOBILE PACE $12,000, non-winners 3yo+ mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 00x95 Tonto (1) fr............................... T Fensom (J)

Today at Addington Raceway

NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc Venue: Addington Raceway Meeting Date: 16 Dec 2017 NZ Meeting number: 8 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 5.27pm RNP HOMES MOBILE PACE $13,500, 4yo+ mares up to & including r90 mob. pace, 1950m 1 30x82 Going To California (1) fr ..................R Close 2 10x85 Bird Of Paradise (2) fr ..................... G Smith 3 3113x Spirit Of Delight (3) fr .......................S Ottley 4 160x8 Art Courage (4) fr ............................. D Dunn 5 11785 Port Delight (5) fr.............................J W Cox 6 21991 Real Torque fr............................... Scratched 7 6x165 Delishka (6) fr.......................... M Williamson 8 33311 Lovetodream (7) fr.............................J Dunn 9 3110x Nek Time (8) fr ...............................T Chmiel 10 00x04 Shezza GNP (21) fr.......................B Orange 11 0x271 Mossdale Rose (22) fr........................ R May 2 5.57pm HARAS DES TROTTEURS TROT $10,000, up to & including r55 trot, stand, 2600m 1 04291 Didjabringthebeers (1) fr .................J W Cox 2 73x00 Mr Fahrenheit (2) fr .......................... D Dunn 3 65x32 Beyond The Horizon (3) fr ................ J Smith 4 2136x Di’z Luck (4) fr ................................. G Smith 5 48x60 Just A Dude (5) fr .................... C D Thornley 6 14246 Ruthless Success (6) fr ............. L McKay (J) 7 40822 Sea Rover (7) fr...........................T McMillan 8 9187x The Bloss (8) fr ......................... B Borcoskie 9 x8306 Flyinova (9) fr ............................... J Wheeler

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Saturday, December 16, 2017

11 686x2 Princess Raaj m (7) 56 ......S Weatherley (a) 12 17x2. Nucleonic (1) 55.5 .........................M McNab 13 60350 Swiss Elle dh (5) 54 .................M Singh (a3) 3 1.45pm RICH HILL STUD HANDICAP $35,000, OPN HANDICAP, 1200m 1 x3466 Irish Moon d (6) 60 ................ H Andrew (a2) 2 x7313 Shadow Fox td (2) 60 ......................R Myers 3 65637 Salamanca tdmh (7) 59.5.......... D Hirini (a1) 4 75x19 Bullrush d (4) 57............................M McNab 5 130x7 Lewis Caroll td (8) 55 ................S McKay (a) 6 119x2 Rock My Soul d (5) 54 7 0x539 Yemanya dh (3) 54 ..................... A Shin (a4) 8 37633 Justlikeyasister tdmh (1) 54 ..........D Bradley 4 2.20pm BROKER WEB RISK SERVICES HANDICAP $22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1550m 1 37x22 Handfull (9) 59.5 .............................D Turner 2 14x57 Regal Winks (1) 58....................A Chan (a2) 3 76x85 Ringmaster (13) 58 ............................M Hills 4 22x54 Dream Dancer (7) 57.5 .................M McNab 5 63870 Brave Kat m (11) 57.5 ........... H Andrew (a2) 6 40x61 Donizetti td (4) 57............................R Myers 7 8x443 Piece Of Kate b (5) 57 .............J Nason (a2) 8 3109x Canny Magic h (12) 57......... T Johnson (a2) 9 88x09 Figurable (6) 57 ....................S O’Malley (a4) 10 7x610 Helenaoftroy t (8) 56.5 .......S Weatherley (a)

11 6x441 How’s That Girl (10) 56.5 ..............M Tanaka 12 81x98 Mocca m (3) 55.5 ......................S McKay (a) 13 7x066 Tip The Dancer h (14) 55.5 ....... D Hirini (a1) 14 x0428 Dance For Money h (2) 54.5 5 2.58 JAPAC HOMES MANAWATU CUP PRELUDE $35,000, OPEN HANDICAP, 2000m 1 33511 Ocean Emperor tm (7) 60 ..................M Hills 2 22635 Authentic Paddy tdmh (1) 59.5......M Tanaka 3 03052 Blathwayt tm (8) 56 .............. T Johnson (a2) 4 249x8 Saint Kitt td (4) 56 ...........................D Turner 5 12154 Itsallbelt tm (3) 55 ................. H Andrew (a2) 6 x2006 Woodsman td (2) 54...........S Weatherley (a) 7 x8627 Hushed d (5) 54 ...................T Newman (a4) 8 9x433 Boxachocolates th (6) 54 ................R Myers 6 3.38 DUNSTAN FEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER $27,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2100m 1 03735 Go To Man (7) 59.5 ...................S McKay (a) 2 x0273 Hank Moody bh (14) 59.5 .......... A Shin (a4) 3 56641 Georgethefifth tdm (16) 59 ................ T Allan 4 96384 Leading Role bh (9) 59 ........ T Johnson (a2) 5 72531 Percy’s Gem (5) 59 ............... H Andrew (a2) 6 65026 Duplicity bh (13) 58.5 ....................M McNab 7 08819 Tautu t (10) 58.5 .................S Weatherley (a) 8 3x1x8 Commanding Prince td (12) 58 .......D Turner 9 4x507 Constant Barrage tm (6) 58 -

Race 1: Beefeater, Slimline, Marky Mark, Stephenstihls Race 2: Our Dynamite, Deb, Turncoat, Perfect Shock, Nucleonic Race 3: Shadow Fox, Rock My Soul, Bullrush, Irish Moon Race 4: Donizetti, Dream Dancer, Piece Of Kate, Figurable Race 5: Blathwayt, Ocean Emperor, Boxachocolates, Itsallbelt Race 6: Go To Man, Duplicity, Constant Barrage, Hank Moody Race 7: Dijon Bleu, Savvy Coup, Divine Power, Sainted Pearl Race 8: Sweepstake, Mars Bars, Whispering, La Bella Rosa

Waikato gallops Today at Te Rapa Raceway

Waikato RC Venue: Te Rapa Meeting Date: 16 Dec 2017 NZ Meeting number: 2 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 12.13pm DUNSTAN FEEDS PREMIER $35,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2400m 1 12344 Angel In Bluejeans t (11) 59..............L Innes 2 76133 Animator mb (6) 59 ......................... R Jones 3 26315 Beaufighter dm (5) 59 ................. P Moloney 4 x2415 Collaborate tb (8) 59 .....................O Bosson 5 75423 Thorn Pass m (2) 58.5 ................ C Johnson 6 x1142 Vittachi m (10) 58.5 ....................M Coleman 7 66076 Diesel m (4) 58................................S Collett 8 3x161 Mental Telepathy (9) 58 ..............M Cameron 9 68323 Rough Cut td (7) 57 ....................C Lammas 10 92430 Model Aye (1) 55.5 ..........................A Collett 11 x8762 She Brings Joy (3) 54.5 .............. D Johnson 2 12.48pm WENTWOOD GRANGE PREMIER $30,000, 2YO SW+P, 1200m 1 3 Thunder Dragon (7) 57 ...................A Collett 2 Wisdom Patch (5) 57.....................O Bosson 3 Qiji Express (2) 57 .....................M Cameron 4 1 She’s A Thief t (1) 56.5................ P Moloney 5 2. Dublin Rose b (3) 55 ...................C Lammas 6 2 Luvlucy (4) 55 ...................................L Innes 7 Eridani (6) 55 ..................................S Collett 3 1.23pm LOWE SCHOLLUM & JONES PREMIER

$30,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1200m 1 36134 Ferrando dmb (4) 60 .....................O Bosson 2 x2452 Selfie tdb (3) 59...............................A Collett 3 x7735 Mr Knowitall tdm (7) 57.5 ...........A Sims (a3) 4 51049 Saber dm (1) 56 .......................... C Johnson 5 22512 Resurrect dm (6) 55.5 ................. P Moloney 6 119x2 Rock My Soul d (5) 55 ................ D Johnson 7 224x5 Simply Classic d (2) 54 ................... A Jones 4 1.58pm LODGE REAL ESTATE PREMIER $30,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1600m 1 x5234 Camino Rocoso db (4) 59 .............O Bosson 2 L8x70 Marky Mark 58.5 ............... Scratched 3 x1319 Highlad tmb (3) 58 ...................... C Johnson 4 x1631 Arraignment d (9) 56 ...................C Lammas 5 x9512 Swissta d (5) 56 ..............................A Collett 6 x3633 Tomelilla tdm (1) 55.5.................M Cameron 7 6x502 Break My Stride m (8) 55.5 ......... D Johnson 8 744x1 Symphonic td (2) 54 .................. M D Plessis 9 45x22 Ali Baba db (6) 54 ....................... P Moloney 10 x1705 L’Escalier Rose dm (7) 54 ..........M Coleman 5 2.33 PATHWAYS THE IMMIGRATION SPECIALISTS PREMIER $35,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2100m 1 00x01 Rosso Corsa 59.5 ........................ Scratched 2 Px721 Jovanni (3) 59 .............................T Thornton 3 44324 Savapak b (10) 59 ....................... D Johnson 4 15x58 Bizzwinkle (4) 58.5 .................J Fawcett (a3)

5 39x78 Street Smart d (11) 58 ................ C Johnson 6 x7938 Archduchess td (1) 57.5 ................O Bosson 7 55917 Chachi Arcola td (2) 57.5 ............ P Moloney 8 59x57 Desert Storm (8) 57 ...................M Cameron 9 2x352 Hot In High Heels b (6) 56.5 .......C Lammas 10 1x675 Misty Music (7) 56.5 ...................M Coleman 11 x6326 Real Fun (9) 56.5 ............................S Collett 12 60356 Zapali d (12) 56.5 ............................A Collett 13 05809 Duke Of Millfield m (5) 55................ R Jones 6 3.12pm CAL ISUZU STAKES (GROUP 2) $100,000, WFA F&M, 1600m 1 x7600 Lizzie L’Amour t (3) 57................M Cameron 2 x8766 Stolen Dance td (1) 57 ................ D Johnson 3 x8630 Endean Rose d (9) 57 .................C Lammas 4 1x049 Let Her Rip tm (10) 57 ................ C Johnson 5 28x13 Devise d (5) 57 ...........................M Coleman 6 54429 Rising Shot th (6) 57 ................. M D Plessis 7 711x1 Love Affair t (7) 57.........................O Bosson 8 9x301 Petite En Jeu d (4) 57 .......................L Hemi 9 43401 The Kipling Girl td (8) 57 .................S Collett 10 5x331 Asama Blue d (2) 57 .......................A Collett 7 3.49 SKYCITY HAMILTON WAIKATO CUP (GROUP 3) $100,000, OPEN HANDICAP, 2400m 1 x3511 Maygrove dm (6) 60 ......................O Bosson 2 x8042 Five To Midnight m (5) 56 ..................L Innes 3 56474 Francis Drake t (8) 54.................. C Johnson

Race 1: Collaborate, Vittachi, Mental Telepathy, Beaufighter Race 2: She’s A Thief, Thunder Dragon, Wisdom Patch, Luvlucy Race 3: Rock My Soul, Ferrando, Resurrect, Mr Knowitall Race 4: Tomelilla, Camino Rocoso, Arraignment, Highlad Race 5: Hot In High Heels, Real Fun, Misty Music, Archduchess Race 6: Love Affair, Devise, Rising Shot, Lizzie L’Amour Race 7: Five To Midnight, MMaygrove, Snow Secret, Zambezi Warrior Race 8: Royal Success, Chambord, Snapshot, Watch This Space Race 9: One Prize One Goal, Morrellmac, Capucine, Orange Shore

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Rangiora harness Tomorrow at Rangiora Raceway

Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc Venue: Rangiora (Grass) Meeting Date: 17 Dec 2017 NZ Meeting number: 10 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 9, 10 and 11 1 12.05pm CLEAN UP CANTERBURY TROT $7000, nonwinners 3yo+ trot, stand, 2600m 1 34602 Sunny Glenis (1) fr .................... R Anderson 2 Angustia (2) fr ............................S Payne (J) 3 00x00 Lady Tanya (3) fr ................................J Gray 4 8858 Mystical Star (4) fr ..........................M House 5 89 Crusader Conqueror (5) fr............I Cameron 6 5 Peggy Nova (6) fr ......................... J Wheeler 7 9 M’Lord Mackendon (7) fr ...............R Holmes 8 0080x This Way Comes (8) fr .................D Burrows 9 77607 Show Of Faith (9) fr ...........................G Hunt 10 D6x0P Razor (U1) fr .........................J Dunn 11 Oh Ee fr........................................ Scratched 12 70 Champagne Prince fr ................... Scratched 13 x7956 Rachmaninov (U2) fr ............... C R Thornley 14 x0050 Red Harbour (U3) fr ....................C DeFilippi 15 00707 Thank U George (U4) fr ............... P Wakelin 2 12.35 COUNTRY FEASTS LTD PACE $7000, nonwinners 3yo+ pace, stand, 2600m 1 4x829 Honour The Bet (1) fr ........................J Dunn 2 00 Adjudicator (2) fr .......................... M Cations 3 0 Absolutely Unreal (3) fr ......... J Markham (J) 4 00 Maxwell Montez (4) fr.......................S Ottley 5 60009 Franco Toddy (5) fr .................... C McDowell 6 Chain Reaction (6) fr ...................T McMillan 7 50533 The Go To Man (7) fr .......................J W Cox 8 54340 Crimson Lane (8) fr ................. S O’Reilly (J) 9 6P954 Waikari Fire (9) fr .............................R Close 10 0 Native Oneinamillion (10) fr..........M Perriton 11 7x48 Copperhead Rose (11) fr ...........C Markham 12 0 I Can Remember (12) fr ................L O’Reilly 13 93547 Pine Cone (13) fr........................ K Cameron 14 6x Homebush Lad (14) fr .........................B Butt 15 58 Motoring Major (15) fr ......................J Curtin 16 Magical Moe (16) fr ............................ R May 17 4x767 Magic Blaze (17) fr ..............................K Cox 18 0 Governor’s Bay fr ......................... Scratched Em: Franco Toddy, Native Oneinamillion, Magic Blaze 3 1.05 JD & EA ASHBY PROPERITES LTD MOBILE PACE $8000, r40 to r50, r51 with conditions. 1950m 1 54002 Franco Saxon (1) fr ...........................J Dunn 2 00777 Kiel (2) fr ......................................... G Smith 3 90909 Glenisthebettor (3) fr ................. R Anderson 4 281x0 Jay FM (4) fr .....................................S Ottley 5 03080 Lucy Diamond (5) fr ..................... G O’Reilly 6 46200 Scotlynn Justis (6) fr ...................C DeFilippi 7 69225 Uralla Sue (7) fr.............................L O’Reilly

8 6x060 Jakira (8) fr ....................................... D Dunn 9 x0032 Tufflittlerooster (9) fr .........................R Close 10 07009 Live To Tell (21) fr 11 5x744 Twitter Bromac (22) fr.......................J Curtin 12 53769 Diamond Life (23) fr ........................... R May 13 76x03 Aveross Brachole (24) fr ............S Payne (J) 14 94047 Lauragrace (25) fr ..................... L McKay (J) 15 68850 Sicilian Secret (26) fr..................I Schwamm 16 26763 Claus (27) fr ....................................J W Cox Emergencies: Live To Tell, Aveross Brachole 4 1.40 FERN LAW SOLICITERS FILLIES MARES MAIDEN PACE $7000, non-winners 3yo+ f&m, stand, 1950m 1 56000 I’m Sick Of Excuses (1) fr................R Curtin 2 Fresco Bromac (2) fr ...................T McMillan 3 Complicate (3) fr ........................S Payne (J) 4 00x Eastwood Kite (4) fr ............... J Morrison (J) 5 2 To Ri Elsie (5) fr ................................. R May 6 3349 Kensington Kate (6) fr .......................J Dunn 7 74x90 Comfortably Numb (7) fr ..................R Close 8 Immortal Change (8) fr.....................S Ottley 9 5 Overcharged (9) fr ............................J Curtin 10 Morven Lass (10) fr .........................J W Cox 11 000x Dali’s Masterpiece (11) fr .................D White 12 008x4 Spinatale (12) fr .........................C Markham 13 6 Miss Mac Malone (13) fr .............C DeFilippi 14 80400 Yukon Cloud (14) fr ............................J Gray 15 63 Loissonya (15) fr ..................... S O’Reilly (J) 16 Delight Of Texas (16) fr ................J Versteeg 17 0x Darcey’s Corner (U1) fr ........... P McClelland Emergencies: I’m Sick Of Excuses, Eastwood Kite 5 2.16 TAGGART EARTHMOVING LTD MOBILE PACE $7000, non-winners 4yo+ mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 90898 The Kingpin (1) fr ..........................L O’Reilly 2 0848 Ohoka Johnny (2) fr ..........................J Dunn 3 50330 Clarendon Falcon (3) fr ...................... R May 4 x6096 Carbonado (4) fr........................... G O’Reilly 5 97x90 Rico Gold (5) fr 6 x2047 Cullens Joy (6) fr .........................C DeFilippi 7 86975 Trendy’s Bad Girl (7) fr .....................S Ottley 8 x0x58 Viewfield Navajo (8) fr ........... O Thornley (J) 9 8x550 One Off (9) fr ...................................J W Cox 10 082 Proud Bromac (21) fr .......................J Curtin 11 07x40 Christie Marie (22) fr ......................T Chmiel 12 00263 The Doorman (23) fr .....................R Holmes 13 007x0 Karanga Sweet P (24) fr ............C Markham 14 07490 It’s A Deal (25) fr ........................R Cameron 15 00x54 Chelsea Ella (26) fr ....................S Payne (J) 16 0x00x Ngatira (U1) fr Emergencies: The Kingpin, Rico Gold 6 2.51pm JACK BEHRNS MEMORIAL TROT $8000, up to & including r55 trot, stand, 2600m

1 00850 Princess Harbour (1) fr................C DeFilippi 2 58780 Jean Sebastien (2) fr............. J Markham (J) 3 0x052 Missie Castleton (3) fr .................. S McNally 4 08070 Brite N Lovely (4) fr .......................L O’Reilly 5 74134 Bright Glow (5) fr ..........................I Cameron 6 22670 Glenis Marie (6) fr ..................... R Anderson 7 50434 I’ldoitmyway (7) fr ....................... T Quate (J) 8 x8760 Whataboyz (8) fr................................. R May 9 Px068 Idle Boys (9) fr ..................................J Curtin 10 78005 Rocknpop (10) fr ............................... C Ford 11 47649 Rollin Thunder (11) fr ................... G O’Reilly 12 0x506 Kai Time (12) fr ......................... M Edmonds 13 30x20 Monkey Luck (13) fr ................... K Cameron 14 43407 Time For Diamonds (14) fr ................. J Ford 15 74856 Ella Abbe (15) fr .......................... B Hope (J) 16 39x90 Natives Lasting Love (16) fr .............R Close 17 10P9x Lightworkofit (U1) fr......................D Burrows 18 90578 Rusty I Am (U2) fr ........................ P Wakelin 19 00013 Tijuana Taxi (U3) fr .................. L McCormick Emergenciess: Princess Harbour, Brite N Lovely, Whataboyz, Ella Abbe 7 3.26 MATT BLAIR MOTORS MOBILE PACE $8500, 3yo+ r51 to r55 mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 94910 Idealagain (1) fr .................................J Dunn 2 32271 Nui Ba Den (2) fr .............................J W Cox 3 45153 Martin John (3) fr ...........................T Chmiel 4 2016 Hundie (4) fr ...............................C Jones (J) 5 5721P Scoob Operator (5) fr ................ R Anderson 6 0950x Sacred Angel (6) fr .................... R Houghton 7 x3500 Miss Ethel Sunshine (7) fr .................. R May 8 96433 Paravani (8) fr...................................J Curtin 9 66159 Sounds Lika Gem (9) fr .................L O’Reilly 10 00x00 Buckeye (21) fr ..............................J Geddes 11 04335 Sky City King (22) fr ............... J Morrison (J) 12 72721 Motu Bettor Be Quick (23) fr ........ G O’Reilly 13 9600x Bobby T (24) fr ...........................R Cameron 14 x5021 Vinny Gambini (25) fr .......................S Ottley Top reinsman Ricky May will be in 8 4.01 RANGIORA NEW WORLD SUMMER CUP HAND- the sulky behind Precious Sara in ICAP PACE $13,000, r60 & faster discrhcp pace, 2600m the Rangiora New World Summer 1 29088 Pay Me Visa (1) fr.............................R Close Cup at Rangiora tomorrow. 2 80652 Goodlookin Chick (2) fr ...............N McGrath 3 49258 Pradas Ideal Dahling (3) fr ........... G O’Reilly 4 x0709 Precious Sara (U1) fr ......................... R May CAP TROT $9000, r56 & faster discrhcp trot, 2600m 5 28447 Highland Reign (U2) fr ............ S O’Reilly (J) 1 7048x Lavros Texas (1) fr........................ A Lethaby 6 93140 Rocki Warrior (1) 10 .........................S Ottley 2 09147 Young Stranger (2) fr ............... C R Thornley 7 4376x Karanga Red Fantasy (2) 10 ......C Markham 3 13047 Momentous (3) fr..............................S Ottley 8 15125 My Wee Man (3) 10.......................B Orange 4 26114 BK Dawn (4) fr ............................. P Wakelin 9 16157 Clasina Maria (U1) 10 ......................J Young 5 9D619 He’s Like The Wind (5) fr ................. G Smith 10 3P632 Alta Orlando (U1) 40 .........................J Dunn 6 00610 Woodstone (U1) fr .............................J Dunn 9 4.36pm NORTH CANTERBURY TROTTING HANDI- 7 000x0 Free Bird (U2) fr ............................R Holmes

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7x111 Xmas Joyella (1) 10 ...................M Lewis (J) 33032 Trouble Giero (2) 10 ..................... S McNally 58673 Valmagne (3) 10................................. R May 44534 All Lit Up (1) 20 ................................ J Smith x0x71 Monkey’s Way (U1) 20 .....................R Close 3x466 Kowhai Whiz (1) 30 ................... L McKay (J) 10 5.11pm KEITH USSHER ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN HANDICAP PACE $8500, 3yo+ r53 to r60 discrhcp pace, stand, 1950m 1 49534 Julia Lady (1) fr ............................ G O’Reilly 2 80527 Westar Sam (2) fr ......................... S McNally 3 571 Diamonds N Cash (3) fr ....................J Dunn 4 59341 Nearis Green (1) 10 ............................ J Hay 5 01060 Marat Saf Finn (2) 10 .......................R Close 6 x0440 Earthbound (3) 10 .........................L O’Reilly 7 x1307 Zimfandel (4) 10 ..........................C DeFilippi 8 90235 Clive (5) 10 .............................. C R Thornley 9 80717 Mister Slick (6) 10 ............................S Ottley 10 16194 Hit The Sky (7) 10 ...........................J W Cox 11 22807 Gabby’s Star (8) 10 .......................R Holmes 12 090x0 Mogul (9) 10 ..................................J Geddes 13 46x45 Distinctive Del (10) 10 ........................ R May 11 5.41pm RANGIORA HRC NEXT MEETING 7 JAN PACE $8000, r40 to r52 pace, stand, 1950m 1 59107 Westy Ranger (1) fr ..........................R Close 2 88835 Midfrew Tarpediem (2) fr ....... J Markham (J) 3 85104 Airpark Flyer (3) fr ........................ G O’Reilly 4 70980 Nova Time (4) fr ...............................J Curtin 5 40570 Clarendon’s Last (5) fr......................S Ottley 6 85x00 Zulu Courage (6) fr...........................J Young 7 P7749 The Kaik (7) fr .................................J W Cox 8 78087 Rainy River (8) fr ....................... C McDowell 9 08658 Bridget Blue Chip (9) fr .................R Holmes 10 72922 Take After Me (10) fr .........................J Dunn 11 46502 Western Delight (11) fr ...................T Chmiel 12 00060 Red River Lochee (12) fr .............C DeFilippi 13 76x03 Aveross Brachole (U1) fr ............S Payne (J) Pacifiers off : Homebush Lad (R2) SELECTIONS

Race 1: Peggy Nova, M’Lord Mackendon, Thank U George Race 2: Homebush Lad, Honour The Bet, Pine Cone Race 3: Franco Saxon, Uralla Sue, Twitter Bromac, Jakira Race 4: To Ri Elsie, Morven Lass, Kensington Kate, Complicate Race 5: Clarendon Falcon, The Doorman, Cullens Joy Race 6: I’ldoitmyway, Bright Glow, Monkey Luck, Tijuana Taxi Race 7: Nui Ba Den, Hundie, Paravani, Vinny Gambini Race 8: My Wee Man, Alta Orlando, Rocki Warrior, Clasina Maria Race 9: Xmas Joyella, BK Dawn, All Lit Up, Monkey’s Way Race 10: Nearis Green, Diamonds N Cash, Westar Sam Race 11: Airpark Flyer, Western Delight, The Kaik, Take After Me

Winton harness

Tomorrow at Central Southland Raceway

Winton Harness Racing Club Inc Venue: Central Southland Raceway Meeting Date: 17 Dec 2017 NZ Meeting number: 7 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 12.20pm AB LIME LTD MOBILE PACE $9000, up to mr47 mob. pace, mobile, 2400m 1 7x603 Lily Ducket (1) fr ...................... N Williamson 2 68606 Fleur Galleon (2) fr ......................A Suddaby 3 00x0 Bashful Girl (3) fr ...............................A Beck 4 67994 Gotta Good Looker (4) fr ............R McIlwrick 5 x0070 Vincenzo Denario (5) fr ...............B McLellan 6 4888 Major McRae (6) fr ........................B Orange 7 5465x Zealand Star (7) fr ......................... B Barclay 8 07989 Lady’s Lass (8) fr...................... T Robertson 9 58675 Handsome Mac (21) fr ...................H Hunter 10 74846 My Blue Heaven (22) fr .................... D Dunn 11 08235 Matai Will fr .................................. Scratched 12 x0x65 Dreaminsover (23) fr .......................R Austin 13 60 John Coltrane (24) fr ............M Anderson (J) 14 x0064 Iwanadancewitsumbody (U1) fr C Faithful (J) 2 12.50pm REGENT CAR COURT TROT $9000, r40 to r53 trot, stand, 2400m 1 00x31 King Cassidy (1) fr ........................ B Barclay 2 31384 Belmont’s Greatest (2) fr ...........M Hurrell (J) 3 04846 Our Budd (3) fr ...........................R McIlwrick 4 76406 Heavenly Love (4) fr ....................D Simpson 5 1340x Makarewa Rum (5) fr ....................B Orange 6 52560 Larch (6) fr ..................................A Suddaby 7 P0290 Lundqvist (7) fr ........................ M Williamson 8 68202 Grace O’Malley (8) fr ...................... P Hunter 9 06317 Prince George (9) fr .......................K Larsen 10 38300 Troy Castleton (10) fr........................ D Dunn

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11 85884 Overcast (11) fr ................... K McNaught (J) 12 10090 Castleton Tui (U1) fr .................P Williamson 13 83477 Takenoprisoners (U2) fr .......... N Williamson 3 1.23 DONALD EXCAVATING MOBILE PACE $9000, r40 to r46 mob. pace, mobile, 2400m 1 23042 No More Change (1) fr ...............C Ferguson 2 89077 Gunslinger Bromac (2) fr................ P Hunter 3 90x04 American Magic (3) fr....................... D Dunn 4 40505 Jetenara (4) fr ...............................B Orange 5 43415 Nightmarch (5) fr ........................... B Barclay 6 7807x Gotta Minute (6) fr .............................A Beck 7 07030 Just Wish (7) fr ........................ N Williamson 8 90500 Mandolin (8) fr ................................H Hunter 9 x3649 Pegasus Merrily (21) fr ................B McLellan 10 P7772 Senorita Margarita (22) fr ...........R McIlwrick 11 23774 Got A Beauty (23) fr ................ M Williamson 12 63803 Annie Fitz (24) fr ....................... C Purvis (J) 4 1.58pm SBS BANK MOBILE PACE $9000, mr47 to mr49 mob. pace, mobile, 2400m 1 x8327 James Butt (1) fr ............................K Larsen 2 40 Captain Thunderbolt (2) fr ....... N Williamson 3 27036 Bettor Option (3) fr .................... M Purvis (J) 4 04445 Bettor Rock Again (4) fr ..............A Suddaby 5 80x25 Franco Rebel (5) fr .................. C D Thornley 6 962 Doc Seelster (6) fr .......................D Reardon 7 4x5 Quartz (7) fr ......................................A Beck 8 P3432 T C Business (8) fr ........................... D Dunn 9 7x430 Kagee VC (21) fr ......................C Faithful (J) 10 0x Elva Jaccka (22) fr ........................ B Barclay 11 P Ripsnorter (23) fr...........................B Orange 12 x2426 Jacks N Jazz (U1) fr ................ M Williamson 13 P Broadway Banner (U2) fr ...............H Hunter

5 2.33 CENTRAL SOUTHLAND FREIGHT HANDICAP

TROT $10,000, r58 & faster discrhcp trot, stand, 2400m 1 24741 Jeddy R Ya Ready fr..................... Scratched 2 40607 I’ve Got This (U1) fr ................... C Purvis (J) 3 24421 Mass Invasion (1) 10 .................E Barron (J) 4 55P30 Spotlight The Valley (1) 20 ............B Orange 5 3x211 War Machine (U1) 20 ....................... D Dunn 6 315x5 Grey Power (1) 30 ................... N Williamson 7 83698 Pyramid Magic (2) 30 ................ M Purvis (J) 8 41289 Father Christmas (U1) 40........ M Williamson 6 3.08pm JOHN KEENAN MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE $9000, r47 to r51 mob. pace, mobile, 2400m 1 x6190 Big Smoke (1) fr ................................A Beck 2 00105 Ever Ready (2) fr .............................. D Dunn 3 8x265 Cast A Shadow (3) fr............... M Williamson 4 0x000 Likethelook (4) fr ..................... C D Thornley 5 84205 Highland Girl (5) fr........................ L Pearson 6 95726 Grace Burns (6) fr ......................R McIlwrick 7 x0853 Highview Illusion fr ....................... Scratched 8 35721 It’s All Over Now (7) fr ................C Ferguson 9 9270x My Georgie Boy (21) fr ................... P Hunter 10 53034 Franco Huntington (22) fr ............A Suddaby 11 18907 Some Excusesomewhere (23) fr ...B Orange 12 62706 Tuherbs Two (24) fr ...................E Barron (J) 13 5x386 Ansett Flight (25) fr ................. N Williamson 14 7339x Son Of Brahma (26) fr................... B Barclay 7 3.43 WINTON TOP PUB MOBILE PACE $9000, nonwinners 3yo+ mr49 to mr53 mob. pace, mobile, 2400m 1 0x43 Fast Profit (1) fr ............................. A Armour 2 00x52 Excellent (2) fr ......................... N Williamson 3 x4272 Shelby Bromac (3) fr .........................A Beck 4 Tasha Jaccka (4) fr ........................ B Barclay

5 Stormntaza (5) fr ...........................B Orange 6 It’s A Laugh (6) fr.............................. A Milne 7 267 Unloaded (7) fr ............................... P Hunter 8 33x38 Bettors Atom (8) fr......................C Ferguson 9 630 Hunterton (21) fr ..................... M Williamson 10 Giftofjoy fr ..................................... Scratched 11 5x254 Chinook Winds (22) fr .....................R Swain 12 30 Shindal (23) fr .............................A Suddaby 13 02 Please Shuddup (U1) fr ................... D Dunn 8 4.18 SOUTHLAND STANDARDBRED BREEDERS MOBILE PACE $9000, 3yo+, with cond. mobile, 1609m 1 00569 Evangeline Franco (1) fr ..............A Suddaby 2 74326 Razcal Alley (2) fr .......................C Ferguson 3 44603 Leah Mac (3) fr............................... P Hunter 4 51855 Misty Memory (4) fr ........................H Hunter 5 0350x Dachy (5) fr .................................I Goodman 6 22331 Shebang (6) fr .................................. D Dunn 7 33144 Bontz fr......................................... Scratched 8 03652 Betta Go Fernco (7) fr ...................B Orange 9 13223 Tara Tutaia (21) fr .................... C D Thornley 10 x7751 Delight My Soul (22) fr ............ M Williamson 11 79536 Idealistic Lass (23) fr ............... N Williamson 9 4.53 PGG WRIGHTSON SALE OF THE STARS MOBILE PACE $12,000, r60 to r80 mob. pace, 2400m 1 061x7 Thaboyz Toy (1) fr ......................... B Barclay 2 01909 Mr Woodlea (2) fr .................... M Williamson 3 x1502 Jayedgar (3) fr .................................R Swain 4 78504 Balius (4) fr.............................. N Williamson 5 56x08 Bettor Buy It (5) fr..............................A Beck 6 4x378 The Manipulator (6) fr ..............C Faithful (J) 7 36x35 Franco Tristan (7) fr ................. C D Thornley 8 x2631 Steiger (8) fr ...................................K Larsen

9 10 11 12 13 14

9x686 Gotta Del (21) fr ............................B Orange 3320x Swamp Major (22) fr .................M Hurrell (J) 39504 Robs Ideal (23) fr .......................C Ferguson 078x5 The Big Boss (24) fr .............M Anderson (J) 00941 Acolyte (25) fr.................................H Hunter 5x122 Hopes And Dreams (26) fr ............... D Dunn 10 5.23 WINTON NEW YEARS EVE RACES MOBILE PACE $10,000, 3yo+ r53 to r59 mob. pace, 2400m 1 73014 The Maroon Marauder (1) fr.... C D Thornley 2 47787 Groomsman (2) fr...........................H Hunter 3 24x1 Born To Run (3) fr...................... M Purvis (J) 4 0L714 Bold Ruler (4) fr................... P Hunter 5 09198 Two Ply (5) fr ...............................B McLellan 6 80313 Triple VC fr ................................... Scratched 7 51869 Machie Mach (6) fr ........................... D Dunn 8 6x94P Navajo Art (7) fr.............................B Orange 9 61227 Santanna’s Rocket (21) fr.............. B Barclay 10 45831 First Son (22) fr ..........................C Ferguson 11 x9453 Bettor Enforce (23) fr.........................A Beck 12 1x250 Rakarover (24) fr ..................... M Williamson 13 600x0 The Honey Badger (25) fr ....M Anderson (J) 14 77604 Fiery Ferret (26) fr ......................R McIlwrick SELECTIONS Race 1: Zealand Star, Iwanadancewitsumbody, Lily Ducket Race 2: Grace O’Malley, Troy Castleton, Belmont’s Greatest, Larch Race 3: Gotta Minute, No More Change, Jetenara Race 4: Quartz, Captain Thunderbolt, Bettor Option Race 5: War Machine, Father Christmas, Mass Invasion Race 6: Cast A Shadow, My Georgie Boy, Ever Ready Race 7: Excellent, Chinook Winds, Shelby Bromac Race 8: Betta Go Fernco, Delight My Soul, Tara Tutaia Race 9: Swamp Major, Steiger, Hopes And Dreams, The Big Boss Race 10: Born To Run, Santanna’s Rocket, Navajo Art

Auckland gallops Tomorrow at Ellerslie Raceway

Auckland RC Venue: Ellerslie Meeting Date: 17 Dec 2017 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 5, 6 and 7 1 2.10pm LOGAN CAMPBELL RETIREMENT VILLAGE 1400 $35,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1400m 1 5260x Nailed It dm (1) 59 ........................O Bosson 2 82279 Staccato tm (6) 58......................R Elliot (a1) 3 7x528 Skyweka d (5) 57.5 .....................C Lammas 4 54x44 Caprikosa td (2) 57.5 ................ M D Plessis 5 43384 Absolute Gold d (3) 54 ....................S Collett 6 332x9 Cinematic t (4) 54............................A Collett 7 01127 Descendant 54 ............................. Scratched 2 2.45pm AUCKLAND ELDER ABUSE RESPONSE SERVICE 1600 MDN $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 22x33 The Rebel Knight b (8) 58.5 ........T Thornton 2 30588 Makfactor (5) 58.5 .........................O Bosson 3 0x00 All Trumped Up (3) 58.5 4 680x7 Cape Ceilidh (7) 58.5 .................. P Moloney 5 0 Vinaros (1) 58.5 ........................S McKay (a) 6 6 Overknight (14) 57 ..........................M Vance 7 36x33 Artiste b (12) 56.5 ......................M Cameron 8 540x3 Madam Woo (13) 56.5 .............. M D Plessis 9 6x532 Nightsong (2) 56.5 ..........................S Collett 10 3x353 Spree (15) 56.5 -

11 39x54 Top Actress (9) 56.5 ........................A Collett 12 080x8 Amelia (11) 56.5.......................J Nason (a2) 13 58 Diamondsandbubbles (10) 55 .....C Lammas 14 Chiara (4) 55 .................................M McNab 15 0 Counting Crows (6) 55 3 3.20pm DAVIS FUNERALS 1200 MAIDEN $10,000, MAIDEN, 1200m 1 x8942 Matuzalem (13) 58.5 2 02x74 Moses (6) 58.5 ...........................A Sims (a3) 3 9x40x Naples (2) 58.5 ...........................C Lammas 4 0x Ego Image (8) 58.5 ....................D Prastiyou 5 26x7 Come In Spinner (3) 57............... P Moloney 6 Rox The Castle (12) 57 ..............M Coleman 7 5x672 Doubtless Bay (9) 56.5..................M McNab 8 3x674 She’stoohottotrot 56.5 .................. Scratched 9 More Torque (10) 56.5................M Cameron 10 0 Sharwing 56.5 .............................. Scratched 11 26 Actressa (5) 55..................................L Innes 12 57x4 Walkin’ By (11) 55 ...........................A Collett 13 Below Zero (1) 55 ..................... M D Plessis 14 Lips Of An Angel (4) 55...................S Collett 15 Keyser Soze (7) 58.5 Emergency: Keyser Soze 4 3.55pm DUNSTAN FEEDS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP

QUALIFIER $27,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 3x887 Amastar dm (7) 59 ..........................S Collett 2 719x9 Glass Slipper tb (8) 59 .......S Weatherley (a) 3 75533 Bombard 59 ................................. Scratched 4 20942 St Regis d (14) 59 ......................R Elliot (a1) 5 1. Its Destinys Child d (13) 58.5 ..........M Vance 6 4x041 Pokuru Nugget d (1) 58.5 ..............M McNab 7 x75x4 Way In td (11) 58.5........................O Bosson 8 13x47 Aquilo mb (9) 58.5.......................C Lammas 9 21x50 Almarie (16) 58 ..........................M Coleman 10 6x906 Scarlet’s Secret d (15) 58 11 7x826 Orphea d (12) 57.5............................L Innes 12 6x1 Ipanema Girl (4) 57 ................... M D Plessis 13 010x6 Belle Hope dm (5) 57 .................M Cameron 14 39x85 Excelleration 56.5 ........................ Scratched 15 00072 Getalonghome Cindy m (2) 57J Fawcett (a3) 16 46x40 Breezon d (6) 59 .............................A Collett 17 9x05x Solomon 58.5 ............................... Scratched 18 7809x Roc Me d (10) 58.5 19 x8079 Fast And Furious td (3) 57.5 20 686x2 Princess Raaj 57.5 ....................... Scratched Emergencies: Getalonghome Cindy, Breezon, Solomon, Roc Me, Fast And Furious, Princess Raaj 5 4.30pm AUCKLAND AGE CONCERNS SALVER

$50,000, 3YO SW+P, 2100m 1 5x221 Formidable (5) 57.5 ...........................L Innes 2 5x31L The Boy Wonder (1) 57.5 ............ P Moloney 3 5x194 Eitilt b (2) 57.5 ...............................O Bosson 4 0510 Secret Ambition (4) 57.5 ........... M D Plessis 5 239 Owen Patrick (9) 56 ...........S Weatherley (a) 6 24 Unnameable (8) 56 .......................M McNab 7 x7863 Ripinhet (6) 56 ............................T Thornton 8 1526 Hello It’s Me (7) 55.5 ...................C Lammas 9 5x810 Alternative Fact m (3) 55.5 ..............A Collett 6 5.05pm DUNSTAN FEEDS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER $30,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1300m 1 11x18 Ruby Bloom (9) 59 ..................E McCall (a4) 2 7112x Calligraphy t (10) 58 ...........S Weatherley (a) 3 75347 Magic Of The Sun (12) 57.5 A Schwerin (a2) 4 01127 Descendant (5) 57 .....................M Coleman 5 332x9 Cinematic t (6) 55.5 6 019x8 Sacred Rhythm (1) 55.5 ................M McNab 7 21x18 Haussmann tmb (2) 55.5 ..................L Innes 8 62944 Buy Me A Rock 55 ....................... Scratched 9 90212 Livin’ On A Prayer (3) 55 .............C Lammas 10 69433 Danger Dee (11) 54 ........................S Collett 11 42x10 Lovers Lane (7) 54 12 x020x Avec Moi (8) 54 ........................... P Moloney

13 67809 Aston Park t (4) 54 .................... M D Plessis

7 5.45 ACCREDITED VISITING SERVICE 1500 $27,500,

Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1500m 1 34x22 Howbowdat b (13) 60 ......................M Vance 2 0x444 Light Shadow t (4) 60 ................S McKay (a) 3 18x60 Irish Mist tm (7) 59.5 ................... P Moloney 4 x2724 Ambitious Winner b (10) 59...........O Bosson 5 66006 Barnaby (11) 58 6 060x3 Cochise (3) 58.................................S Collett 7 581x0 Makdanife (12) 58 .........................M McNab 8 037x0 Showpin (9) 57 ...........................M Coleman 9 7x543 Majic Ruler t (2) 56.5................. M D Plessis 10 3x701 Fashion Sense (5) 55.5 ...................A Collett 11 1 Sandrine (1) 55.5 ..............................L Innes 12 19 Alphastar (6) 55 ..........................C Lammas 13 47x00 Lady Roseanne m (8) 55 ............T Thornton SELECTIONS

Race 1: Caprikosa, Skyweka, Absolute Gold, Cinematic, Nailed It Race 2: Artiste, Spree, The Rebel Knight, Nightsong, Overknight Race 3: Below Zero, Doubtless Bay, Actressa, Walkin’ By Race 4: Way In, Orphea, Aquilo, Glass Slipper, Belle Hope Race 5: Formidable, The Boy Wonder, Unnameable, Ripinhet Race 6: Haussmann, Livin’ On A Prayer, Ruby Bloom, Descendant Race 7: Howbowdat, Sandrine, Fashion Sense, Cochise

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Saturday, December 16, 2017

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Weekend Services

MEDICAL SERVICES

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

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COLDSTREAM HOUSE, CAMERON COURTS and PRINCES COURT all have DAILY, unrestricted visiting.

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DUTY DOCTORS

For all urgent medical calls phone 0800 700 155 at any time. IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111. This service is for emergency medical care only. Please bring your Community Services Card. All non New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, New Zealanders should bring some form of ID. Gym Company Medical now Three Rivers Health, Allens Road, will be the duty practice for Saturday until 8am Sunday. Consultation will be held from 10am until 12.30pm and from 2pm until 5pm. Please phone 0800 700 155 for an appointment. Allenton Medical Centre now Three Rivers Health, Allens Road, will be the duty practice for Sunday until 8am Monday. Consultation will be held from 10am until 12.30pm and from 2pm until 5pm. Please phone 0800 700 155 for an appointment.

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.

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VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Cnr East St & Seafield Rd, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies. CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Steve Williams. ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, 149 Cameron St, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben Hallenstein. Full emergency service all weekend. VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Dr, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

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Daily Events

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Veterinarians

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

December 16, 17 & 18, 2017

Saturday

10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 10am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

10am - 4pm ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF ASHBURTON. Christmas Tree of Remembrance. Pop a star ($2) on the special Christmas tree in the arcade, Ashburton. All profits go to Palliative Care. 1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association croquet, singles and doubles. Waireka Croquet Club, the Domain, Philip Street.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. (draw) Golf croquet, casual doubles for all ages. The domain, Philip Street. 1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Play association or golf croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social play, new members welcome. 115 Racecourse Road.

Sunday

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Advent 3. Family Christmas Play, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 10am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 3rd Sunday in Advent, morning worship, Sinclair Centre, Park Street. 10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.

10am ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship led by Rev John Coutts, all welco9me, 65 Oxford Street. 10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Lessons & Carols & Holy Communion, Park Street. 10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Lessons & Carols &Holy Communion, Thomson Street, Tinwald. 10am ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning service, all welcome. 67 Cass Street.

10am - 4pm ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF ASHBURTON. Christmas Tree of Remembrance. Pop a star ($2) on the special Christmas tree in the arcade, Ashburton. All profits go to Palliative Care. 10am - 4pm ANGLICAN PARISH OF GERALDINE. Mt Peel Lily day, at Mt Peel Station. Entry fee applies. 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. 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road . 1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. (draw to be done) Golf croquet casual doubles for all ages. The domain, Philip Street. 7pm VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

Monday

Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 10am - 4pm ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF ASHBURTON. Christmas Tree of Remembrance. Pop a star ($2) on the special Christmas tree in the arcade, Ashburton. All profits go to Palliative Care.

12pm - 1pm BAPTIST CHURCH FREE LUNCH. Free lunch for everyone. Baptist Church, please enter off Cass Street. Last day for 2017. Merry Christmas. 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Seafield Road.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Play Golf and Assn croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street. 6pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Bettys circuit training in the hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

7.30pm CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE EUCHRE. Every Monday night, Catholic Parish Hall, cnr Burnett and Winter Streets.

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

8am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. 8.30am HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH. Mass, Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald. 9am ST PETERS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Harrison Street 9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST BARING SQUARE CHURCH. Morning worship, all welcome. Rev Tevita Taufalele. Baring Square East.

6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Bettys circuit training in the hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand and Agriculture

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ATTENTION: PROPERTY OWNERS For your rural, residential and commercial property maintenance, contact us. • Landscape and garden renovations • Ride-on lawn mowing • Gardening • Hedge trimming • Clean-ups

Why Sliding Door Specialists? • All types of sliding doors repaired • Locks & handles repaired / replaced

• Wheels & Rollers replaced • Sliding door tracks repaired / replaced

Call STEWART today Phone: 0800 677 262 | Mobile: 021 185 4055 | Email: info@slidingdoorspecialists.co.nz

Don & Sue Cooper 027 339 6350 or a/h 03 308 9257

YOUR LOCAL TV RECEPTION SPECIALIST Property Services 2010 Ltd Let the team at Insideout take care of all your painting and property maintenance • Painting • Carpentry • Maintenance & repairs • Handyman services

• Airless spraying • Waterblasting • Renovations • Project management

Phone Shane today on 307-7071

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SITUATIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES

Advertising Deadlines CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES

Spreader Driver Wanted

For ALL display classified advertising

We are looking for a driver for one of our spreading trucks. This position would be based in the Mid Canterbury area operating out of our Tinwald yard.

Publication Date

Deadline

Tuesday Dec 26 Wednesday Dec 27 Thursday Dec 28 Friday Dec 29 Saturday Dec 30 Tuesday Jan 2 Wednesday Jan 3 Thursday Jan 4

Friday Dec 22 12 noon Friday Dec 22 12 noon Wednesday Dec 27 12 noon Thursday Dec 28 12 noon Friday Dec 29 12 noon Friday Dec 29 12 noon Friday Dec 29 12 noon Normal deadlines resume

Want to be part of a passionate, innovative professional team working in a fleet of late model vehicles? A clear preemployment drug and alcohol test and a full class 5 licence is preferred for this position.

Applicants will have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Applicants should have: • A clean full class 5 licence. • Experience would be an advantage but training is available. • Have good record keeping skills. • Be able to work in a team environment. • Have excellent communication skills and have a high degree of respect for the equipment they are in control of.

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An opportunity has opened in our busy supermarket for a Full-time Liquor Duty Manager Position. This role involves work in many areas of the store including, Checkout, Lotto, Post, NZ Transport Agency, Grocery, Produce, Dairy and Freezers. This role would suit a person who has excellent customer service skills, and is a team player who is able to work unsupervised. While a General Manager’s Certificate would be of benefit, full training will be provided to a successful applicant. The applicant must be at least 20 years of age for this position due to legal requirements. This is a permanent, fulltime position. Days of work will be Monday to Friday which will include 3 late nights. An application form and job description can be picked up from: Tinwald SuperValue, 113 Archibald Street, Tinwald. Applications close Friday, January 19, 2018.

Concrete Pump Operator (Trainee)

Looking to start as soon as possible. Phone Guyon 027 470 5270 or 303 7533.

Friday Dec 22 2pm Friday Dec 22 2pm Wednesday Dec 27 2pm Thursday Dec 28 2pm Friday Dec 29 2pm Friday Dec 29 2pm Friday Dec 29 2pm Normal deadlines resume

Text 021 271 3399 Phone 0800 274 287 Email circulation@ theguardian.co.nz Today’s construction is tomorrow’s legacy  Housing  Commercial  Farm  Renovations

Environment Canterbury’s trapping programme has now resumed at the Ashburton River Mouth. Please be aware pest traps are in operation at Ashton Beach and Hakatere Beach and the Ashburton River Mouth.

Friday Dec 22 Monday Dec 25 Tuesday Dec 26 Wednesday Dec 27 Thursday Dec 28 Friday Dec 29 Monday Jan 1 Tuesday Jan 2 Wednesday Jan 3

To enquire about Run Of Paper advertising deadlines during the Christmas and New Year period, please phone the Ashburton Guardian office to speak to an Advertising Sales Consultant. Phone 03 307 7900.

• Do not touch or interfere with any traps. • Do not allow children to wander unsupervised.

Merry Christmas

• Keep your dog under control when in this area.

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12kms from Ashburton and 5kms from Hinds. Good wages to be agreed on.

Tuesday Dec 26 Wednesday Dec 27 Thursday Dec 28 Friday Dec 29 Saturday Dec 30 Tuesday Jan 2 Wednesday Jan 3 Thursday Jan 4

JANUARY

If you have a full car licence, have an interest in machinery, trucks, hydraulics, heavy equipment, concrete and not afraid of hard work this could be the job for you.

Need someone to help in cow shed

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All advertising enquiries should be directed to our third floor office, phone 03 307 7900 or email classifieds@ theguardian.co.nz

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For any further details and to apply, please contact: Jon Jackson 021 0268 4345 jacksonspreading@gmail.com All applicants confidence.

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

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

Saturday, December 16, 2017

RAFFLES

PLANTS, PRODUCE

RAFFLE RESULTS

Southberry

Harold’s Christmas Raffle 2017 1st - Storage chest/seat Isabel Booth

Open 7 days 9am - 6pm

Freshly picked and PYO

3rd- Side of lamb Amuri Early Winners from Ashburton have been notified. Thank you for your support.

We suggest you come out before Christmas.

No Eftpos No Christmas orders taken 56 Tinwald Westerfield, Mayfield Road Phone 3081338

RURAL TRADING POST PLANTS, PRODUCE

AMSOIL SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS - All oils, greases, fuel additives, filters, WANTED WANTED - Trees for antifreeze, car polish, V and L firewood. Rural, Ashburton. cleaner, tyre cleaner, rust Please phone 021 158 8382. bust, rain clear, engine cleaner and more. Call local distributor: Veehof phone 302 TRADES, SERVICES 2911. DENTURES. Dr Peter Rumping, retired dentist, LIVESTOCK for sale. Ewe continues to provide full hogget’s, well grown, 50kg. 4dentures. Repairs to existing Coopworths at $120 each. dentures also available. Phone 302 7272. Phone 027 220 9997. HOME handyman available. Minor repairs, painting etc. Ph 027-677-1952.

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Southberry To our loyal customers who usually pick your own rasperries in January, please note this season will finish very early.

Raspberries Ranui Tay Berries Blackberries

2nd - Side of lamb Shona Deaker

PLANTS, PRODUCE

NEW potatoes, $3 kilo. 2kg $5. Bennett, 22 Melrose Road, Ashburton.

MUSICAL

FOR SALE

Beckley Coachlines Programme ◊ CAROLINE BAY CONCERT

December 29. Features Luke Kennedy. Member of The Ten Tenors and finalist on Australias The Voice.

56 Tinwald Westerfield, Mayfield Road

◊ COURT THEATRE “Chicargo”

Phone 308 1338

◊ CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

LIVESTOCK, PETS

BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals. We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

NEW potatoes, freshly dug, $3/kg or $15 for 5kg. Plains Museum, Maronan Road or Z Service Stations, Tinwald and Ashburton. Orders phone 308 LET OR LEASE 3669 evenings. RETAIL for lease – Approx NEW potatoes, Nadine, 350m² of retail space $2.50kg, 81 Elizabeth Street. available on East Street Now taking Christmas orders. adjacent to NZ Post. Could Phone 308 3195 or 0275 319 suit retail or office type uses. Reasonable rental and 103. flexible terms. For more details please phone 0274 MOTORING 836 202. WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life STORAGE units within town in monitored of your tyres with an boundary alignment from Neumanns compound. 24hr surveillance Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills cameras. Phone 0274 491 871. Street. Phone 308-6737.

Ashburton Pipe Band Fundraiser - For sale: Pea straw (last years), medium size bales (10 bales equivalent), $45 each delivered. Contact Simon Wallis 021 402 314. SCOOTER’S - new and secondhand three and four wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric Mobility Ashburton today. Phone 308-3602

January 8 at 6.30pm

AKAROA - CHARMING, spacious holiday home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod cons, short walk to village. Phone Brian 307-8000 or 308-6180.

Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

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

tandem. 1978 Oxford Munro 18 foot tandem. Nice condition. Reg, WOF, elec WOF. Details 03 308 5193 or 027 204 9709.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

COUNTRY home for rent, 382 Bebbingtons Road, Mitcham. Four bedroom, $375 per week. No pets, no smokers. References. Phone 027 900 0216 - 303 5313.

FOR RENT - Sunny warm three bedroom house. West 100% NEW, 26 years old, side. Fenced backyard. No Malaysian lady, slim, sexy pets. $350 per week. Phone body. Two ladies on special. 027 551 3924. In/out calls. Phone 022 460 3977.

Alexis Webb Happy 3rd Birthday miss Lulu. Lots of love Mummy and Andrew,

Alexis Webb Happy Birthday from Daddy.

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East Street, Ashburton - Phone 308 5771 - www.sparrows.co.nz

Open Mon - Thu 9am - 5.30pm Fri 9am - 6pm Sat 10am - 2pm, Sun 11am - 2pm

Giftware – Crafts & Hobby Supplies – Collectables & Revamped Furniture 128 Victoria Street, Ashburton | 03 308 2295 | victoria128@xtra.co.nz

House of Hearing Christmas Sale Open 7 Days | P 03 307 6277 | Main South Road, Tinwald | www.anniesquilts.co.nz

To advertise here contact Carmen on 021 836 543 or 03 307 7963

CARAVANS, TRAILERS ACCOMMODATION, CARAVANS for sale. 1974 classic C.I. Munro 18 foot RENTAL

Birthday Greetings

For bookings phone 308 7646

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

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6am Te Karere 3 News and current affairs from a Maori perspective. 2 6:30 Country Calendar 3 0 7am Global Radar 0 7:30 Infomercials 8:30 Life TV With Paul De Jong 8:55 Neighbourhood 0 9:30 Tagata Pasifika 10am Couples Come Dine With Me 11am The Inspectors PGR 0 11:30 Coronation Street PGR 3 0 2pm The New Zealand Home 3 0 3pm Unreal Estate 3 0 3:55 The Food Detectives 0 4:55 F 5 Star Family Reunion General knowledge quiz show where family members attempt to win a family holiday and a cash jackpot. 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm F Moving Out With Tamati 0 7:30 The X Factor UK 0 8pm L Lotto The Lotto draw. 8:05 The X Factor UK 0 9:05 F Mrs Brown’s Boys AO 0 9:40 Coronation Street PGR 0 10:45 Call The Midwife PGR 0 1:05 Of Kings And Prophets AO David realises his feelings for Michal, and devises a plan to marry her instead of Merav; Ishbal seeks to travel to Bethlehem to learn about David. 0 1:55 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 4am Infomercials 5:30 The Key Of David

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11pm M Jack And Jill PGR 2011 Comedy. 0 12:40 F Grey’s Anatomy AO 3 0 2:20 Wentworth AO 3 0 4am Undateable PGR 3 0 4:45 Young And Hungry PGR 3 0 5:05 Uncle Buck 5:30 It Is Written 3

11pm M What Lies Beneath AO 3 2000 Horror. The wife of a university research scientist believes her lakeside Vermont home is haunted by a ghost, or that she is losing her mind. Michelle Pfeiffer, Harrison Ford, Katharine Towne. 0 1:30 The Nation 0 2:30 Infomercials 5am Hillsong 5:30 Charles Stanley

MOVIES PREMIERE

Rise of the Guardians 7pm on Three

BRAVO 10am Catfish 3 10:50 Four Weddings USA 3 11:45 Four Weddings USA 3 12:40 Yours, Mine Or Ours PGR (Starting Today) 3 1:05 Yours, Mine Or Ours PGR 3 1:35 Catfish 3 2:30 Botched By Nature PGR 3 3:30 Masters Of Flip 3 4:30 Masters Of Flip 3 5:30 Masters Of Flip 3 6:30 Tabatha Takes Over 3 7:30 Relationshep Shep’s search for his true love has taken him on a crosscountry trip to meet the future Mrs Rose. 8:30 Vanderpump Rules – Jax And Brittany Take Kentucky AO 9pm Vanderpump Rules – Jax And Brittany Take Kentucky AO 9:30 Shahs Of Sunset AO 10:30 Jury Speaks AO 3 11:30 Vanderpump Rules – How They Got Here PGR 11:55 Property Envy 3

SUNDAY

12:20 Infomercials 3 5am Hoarders 3

PRIME

6am Charles Stanley 6:30 Pukana 2 7:25 Infomercials 9:30 The Nation 10:30 Survivor – Worlds Apart 3 11:30 The Bachelor New Zealand PGR 3 12:30 Ice Road Truckers 3 1:30 Lip Sync Battle PGR 3 0 2pm Wedding Town 3 2:30 Fresh Off The Boat PGR 3pm The Goldbergs PGR 0 3:30 George Clarke’s Old House New Home 3 0 4:30 Getaway 5pm Survivor – Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Players are divided into three tribes according to their dominant trait – Heroes (courage), Healers (helping others), and Hustlers (tenacity). 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm M Joyful Noise PGR 2012 7pm M Rise Of The Comedy. Two strong-minded Guardians PGR 2012 women must work together Animated Adventure. When to save a small-town gospel an evil spirit tries to take choir after budget cuts over the world, immortal threaten to shut it down. 0 guardians like Santa Claus 9:20 M Someone Marry and Jack Frost must join Barry AO 2014 Romantic forces to protect the world’s Comedy. Three childhood children. 0 friends scheme to find a wife 9:05 M Revenge Of The for their socially inappropriate Nerds 2 – Nerds In Paradise friend. 0 PGR 3 1987 Comedy. 0

6am Art Attack 3 0 6:25 Thomas And Friends 0 6:35 Peppa Pig 0 6:45 The Furchester Hotel 3 0 6:55 F Future-Worm! 3 0 7:20 Transformers – Robots In Disguise 3 0 7:45 Nexo Knights 3 8:10 Star Wars Rebels 3 0 8:35 Beyblade Burst 3 9am Hulk And The Agents Of Smash 3 0 9:30 Regular Show 3 0 9:40 Gamer’s Guide To Pretty Much Everything 3 10:05 The Muppets 0 10:30 Greatest Hits 0 11:30 Take Me Out PGR 0 12:35 Pretty Little Liars PGR 0 1:30 Once Upon A Time PGR 0 2:30 The Real O’Neals PGR 3 0 3pm Dr Ken PGR 3 0 3:30 Life In Pieces 3 0 4pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 4:30 Movie Juice 0 5pm You’re Back In The Room UK 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 The Middle 3 0

7:45 Jamie Marks Is Dead 16S 2014 Drama. Morgan Saylor, Noah Silver, Cameron Monaghan. 9:25 The Witch 16VC 2016 Horror Mystery. Anya TaylorJoy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie. 10:55 Bad Moms 16VLSC Agatha Raisin 2016 Comedy. Mila Kunis, 8:30pm on Prime Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Bell. 12:35 A Cure For Wellness THE BOX 16VLSC 2017 Thriller. 6am Pawn Stars Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs. PG 6:25 Pawn Stars PG 3pm Barbershop – The 6:50 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take Next Cut MLS 2016 Comedy. It Away? MVL 7:35 Siberia Ice Cube, Regina Hall, MV 8:25 Outsiders 16VLSC Anthony Anderson. 9:25 The Shannara Chronicles 4:50 10 Cloverfield MVLS 10:15 The Simpsons Lane MVC 2016 Thriller Super Saturday PG 1:15 Pawn Horror. John Goodman, Stars PG 1:40 Pawn Stars PG Mary Elizabeth Winstead, 2:05 Siberia MV 2:55 Can’t John Gallagher jr. 6:35 The Pay? We’ll Take It Away! MVL Huntsman – Winter’s 3:40 Limitless MV 4:30 The War MVL 2016 Action. Simpsons Super Saturday 8:30 Don’t Think Twice MLC PG 7:30 Modern Family 2017 Comedy. Six improv PG 8pm Last Man Standing performers and best friends PG 8:30 Million Dollar Car deal with failure and success Hunters PG 9:30 Can’t when one of their members is Pay? We’ll Take It Away! cast on a hit TV show, leaving MVL 10:25 Pawn Stars the rest behind. PG 10:55 Pawn Stars PG 10:05 Misconduct MVL 2015 11:25 Outsiders 16VLSC Thriller. 11:50 Indignation MVLS 2016 SUNDAY 12:20 Modern Drama. Family PG 12:50 Last Man Standing PG 1:20 Million SUNDAY Dollar Car Hunters PG 1:40 Barbershop – 2:10 Siberia MV 3am Last Man The Next Cut MLS 2016 Standing PG 3:25 Outsiders Comedy. 3:30 Don’t Think 16VLSC 4:20 MacGyver M Twice MLC 2017 Comedy. 5:05 Deep Undercover MVLC 5am Misconduct MVL 2015 Thriller. 5:35 Modern Family PG

7pm Container Wars PGR 7:30 MasterChef Junior USA PGR 0 8:30 Agatha Raisin PGR 0 9:30 Father Brown PGR 0 10:30 Grantchester PGR 3 0

11:30 Skint AO 3 The difficulties of parenting while hooked on drink or drugs, and the battles with social services these parents face. Stories about how people survive without an income or very little money. 12:30 Closedown

MOVIES GREATS 8:05 Unstoppable ML 2010 Action. Denzel Washington, Chris Pine. 9:45 Finding Neverland PGC 2004 Drama. Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Dustin Hoffman. 11:25 The Dilemma MLS 2011 Comedy. Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Jennifer Connelly, Winona Ryder, Queen Latifah. 1:15 The Ninth Gate MVC 1999 Thriller. James Russo, Johnny Depp. 3:25 Leap Year PGV 2009 Romantic Comedy. Amy Adams, Matthew Goode. 5:05 Green Lantern MV 2011 Action. Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively. 7pm Before I Go To Sleep MVL 2014 Thriller. Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth. 8:30 Crazy Stupid Love MLS 2011 Comedy. A middle-aged husband’s life changes when his wife asks him for a divorce, and he seeks to rediscover his manhood with the help of a new-found friend. Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling. 10:30 The Hunger Games MV 2012 Sci-fi Adventure. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth.

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6am Avatar – The Last Airbender 3 6:25 Ben 10 6:50 Codename – Kids Next Door 7:15 Kung Fu Dino Posse 3 7:40 Duck Dodgers 8:05 Johnny Test 3 8:30 Henry Danger 3 8:55 The Thundermans 10am Robot Wars PGR 11am The Crowd Goes Wild Omnibus 1:30 Football – English Premier League (HLS) 2:30 Storage Hunters PGR 3pm James May’s Cars Of The People PGR 3 0 4pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden join Will Axon and Philip Serrell to discover the best antiques to take to auction. 5pm Fishing Classics 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm Flog It!

12:50 Chocolat MVS 2000 Comedy Drama. Johnny Depp, Juliette Binoche. 2:50 Nothing But Trailers M 3:20 Leap Year PGV 2009 Romantic Comedy. Amy Adams, Matthew Goode. 5am Green Lantern MV 2011 Action. Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively.

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6:30 Waiata Mai 3 6:40 Team Umizoomi 3 7am Huhu 7:10 He Rourou 3 7:20 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 7:30 Huritua 3 7:40 Paia 3 7:50 Cube 3 8am Te Mana Kuratahi Kapa Haka Omnibus Noon Kapa Haka Whanau 3 12:30 Road To The Nats 3 1pm Basketball – Secondary Schools Championships 2pm Touch Rugby – E Tu Whanau National Championships 3 3pm Basketball – National League 3 4:30 Te Po Mekemeke 3 5pm Waiata 3 5:30 Aotearoa 3 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 6:30 Te Kaea 2 7pm M The Secret Of Nimh 1982 Animated Adventure. To save her ill son, a field mouse must seek the help of a colony of rats, with whom she has a deeper link than she suspected. 8:30 M Yojimbo AO 1961 Action Drama. 10:35 Te Kaea 3 2 11:05 Kawe Korero – Reporters News reporters dissect and discuss the day’s news and events. 11:35 Closedown

SKY SPORT 1 6am Cricket – International (HLS) Australia v England – Third Test, Day Two. From the Waca, Perth. 6:30 Cricket – T20 Super Smash (HLS) Knights v Firebirds. From Seddon Park, Hamilton. 7am Cricket – International (HLS) Blackcaps v West Indies. 8am Cricket – International (HLS) India v Sri Lanka – Second ODI. 8:30 Cricket – International (HLS) Australia v England – Third Test, Day Two. 9am Golf Channel Academy 9:30 The Golf Fix 10:30 School Of Golf With Martin Hall. 11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild Noon The World Rugby Show 12:30 L Rugby – Condor Sevens Final Day. 6:30 Cricket – Super Smash (HLS) Knights v Firebirds. From Seddon Park, Hamilton. 7pm L Cricket – Super Smash Northern Knights v Auckland Aces. From Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. 10:30 The Cricket Show 11pm Fox Sports News 11:30 Road To The Octagon

SUNDAY

12:30 Football – W-League (RPL) Sydney FC v Canberra United. 2:48 Sport TBC 5:18 ISPS Handa Premiership Highlight Show 5:48 Sport TBC

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

6am American Pickers 7am American Restoration 8am Buying Hawaii 8:30 Love Nature – Polar Bear Town 9:30 Aussie Barbecue Heroes 10:30 Selling Houses With Amanda Lamb 11:30 American Pickers 12:30 Gardeners’ World 1:15 Better Homes And Gardens 2:30 Watt’s World 3pm The French Collection 4pm Junk Gypsies 4:30 Baggage Battles 5pm Buy It, Fix It, Sell It 5:30 50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy 6:30 The Big Catch Eight fishing enthusiasts travel to fishing destinations around the world. 7:30 American Pickers 8:30 Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week An ultimate endurance challenge as some of the UK’s fittest men and women are tested by battle-hardened veterans from the world’s toughest special forces. 9:30 The Operatives PGR 10:30 Australia – The Time Traveller’s Guide 11:30 The French Collection 12:30 Junk Gypsies 1am Watt’s World 1:30 Buying Hawaii 2am Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week 3am The Operatives PGR 4am The Big Catch 5am American Pickers

SKY SPORT 2 6am Hunters Club – Underwater Hunting 7am Football – A-League (RPL) Sydney FC v Melbourne City FC. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney. 9am Football – W-League (RPL) Sydney FC v Canberra United. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney. 11am Cricket – Super Smash (RPL) Northern Knights v Wellington Firebirds. From Seddon Park, Hamilton. 2:30 Cricket – The Ashes Build Up 3:30 L Cricket – International Australia v England – Third Test, Day Three. Morning session from the Waca, Perth. 5:35 Australian Cricket Show 6:05 L Cricket – International Australia v England – Third Test, Day Three. Afternoon session from the Waca, Perth. 11pm Rugby – Condor Sevens (HLS)

SUNDAY

12:30 Cricket – Super Smash (HLS) Knights v Aces. 1am Cricket – Super Smash (HLS) Knights v Firebirds. 1:30 ICC Cricket 360 2am L Squash – PSA Tour AJ Bell Semi-final. 4:30 New Zealand Rugby Awards (HLS) 16Dec17

DISCOVERY 6:35 MythBusters PG 101 Uses for Duct Tape. 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Sydney Harbour Patrol PG 9:10 Bering Sea Gold PG Reaper Madness. 10am Shadow Of Doubt M 10:50 American Monster M Stand by Your Men. 11:40 The 1980s – The Deadliest Decade M 12:30 Diesel Brothers PG 1:20 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG 1971 Scat Pack Challenger 2/2. 2:10 Naked And Afraid M 3pm Homestead Rescue PG Wolves at the Door. 3:50 Gold Rush – Parker’s Trail PG Footsteps of Legends. 4:45 Gold Rush – Parker’s Trail PG Racing the Freeze. 5:40 Gold Rush – Parker’s Trail PG Hypothermia. 6:35 Gold Rush – The Story So Far PG 7:30 Treehouse Masters PG Alaskan Mountain Treehouse. 8:30 Insane Pools – Off The Deep End PG Fiesta de Laguna. 9:25 River Monsters M 10:15 Auction Hunters PG 10:40 Smart China – Start Up Revolutions PG 11:30 Ed Stafford – Left For Dead PG

SUNDAY

12:20 Bering Sea Gold PG 1:10 Moonshiners M 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 3:15 Treehouse Masters PG 4:05 Moonshiners M 4:55 MythBusters PG 3 5:45 MythBusters PG 3

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6am Captain Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 6:25 Thomas And Friends 0 6:35 Peppa Pig 0 6:45 Masha And The Bear 3 0 6:55 Chuggington – Little Trainees 3 0 7am Alvinnn!!! And The Chipmunks 3 0 7:10 Elena Of Avalor 0 7:35 Be Cool Scooby-Doo! 3 0 8am Matt Hatter – Rise Of Primal 0 8:45 KC Undercover 3 0 9:10 Kickin’ It 3 0 10am Shortland Street Omnibus PGR 0 11:35 8 Simple Rules 3 0 Noon M Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever PGR 2014 Adventure Comedy. 0 1:45 Regular Show 0 2pm Home And Away Omnibus 0 4:30 M Saving Santa PGR 2013 Animated Adventure. 0 6pm Coca Cola Christmas In The Park 0

7pm Country Calendar 0 7:30 Blue Planet II Coasts. How the world’s wildlife survives in the ever-changing world of coastal areas. 0 8:35 Doubt – The Scott Watson Case AO 0 10:40 Schapelle AO 0

7pm M Gremlins PGR 1984 Fantasy. 0 9pm M Bad Santa 2 AO 2016 Comedy Crime. Fuelled by cheap whiskey, greed, and hatred, Willie teams up again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus, to steal from a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. 0 10:50 M House At The End Of The Street AO 2012 Horror. 0

12:30 Attitude 3 0 1am Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3:05 Infomercials

12:40 Marvel’s Agents Of Shield AO 3 0 2:10 The Vampire Diaries AO 3 0 2:55 Infomercials 3:30 Ellen 0 3:55 Significant Mother AO 3 0 4:40 It Is Written 3 5:10 Galavant PGR 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

THREE

11pm M Lincoln AO 3 2011 History. Film about the 16th US President’s final months in office. Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. 2am Infomercials 5:30 City Impact Church

MOVIES PREMIERE

Ready for Take Off 3pm on TVNZ 1

BRAVO 6am Catfish 3 6:40 Catfish 3 7:25 Hoarders 3 8:10 Hoarders 3 8:55 Hoarders 3 9:40 Catfish 3 10am Catfish 3 10:20 Relationshep 3 11:05 Yours, Mine Or Ours PGR (Starting Today) 3 11:30 Yours, Mine Or Ours PGR 3 11:50 Jury Speaks AO 3 12:45 Four Weddings USA 3 1:35 Four Weddings USA 3 2:35 Four Weddings USA 3 3:35 Catfish 3 4:30 Masters Of Flip 3 5:30 Masters Of Flip 3 6:30 M Christmas In Conway PGR 2013 Romantic Drama. Andy Garcia, Mandy Moore, Cheri Oteri. 8:30 Dance Moms The Irreplaceables and The ALDC compete in a competition for the first time. 9:30 Tabatha Takes Over 10:30 Ladies Of London AO 11:30 Four Weddings USA 3 12:20 Infomercials 3

6:45 Indignation MVLS 2016 Drama. Logan Lerman, Sarah Gadon. 8:35 10 Cloverfield Lane MVC 2016 Thriller Horror. John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher jr. Bad Santa 2 10:20 The Huntsman – 9pm on TVNZ 2 Winter’s War MVL 2016 Action. Chris Hemsworth, THE BOX Jessica Chastain, 6am Million Dollar Car Charlize Theron. 12:15 Don’t Hunters PG 6:50 The Force Think Twice MLC 2017 Comedy. KeeganMC 7:40 The Simpsons Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs. Super Sunday PG 1:50 Misconduct MVL 2015 A marathon of Simpson’s Thriller. Josh Duhamel, episodes. 10:15 Face Anthony Hopkins. Off M 11:10 The Force 3:35 Mahana MSC 2016 MC 12:05 MacGyver Drama. Temuera Morrison, M 1pm Helicopter Akuhata Keefe, ER M 2pm Raw MV Nancy Brunning. 5:20 Army 4:45 Smackdown MV Of One MLC 2016 Comedy. 6:30 Main Event MV 6:50 Money Monster MVLS 7:30 MacGyver M 2016 Thriller. 8:30 Fist Fight Mac and Jack work with Hawaii 16VLSC 2016 Comedy. When Five-0’s Chin and Kono in he mistakenly crosses his universally feared colleague, Hawaii to rescue a group of scientists trapped underground a meek English teacher is challenged to an after-school after a strong earthquake. fight. 8:30 Texas Rising 18VLSC 10:05 Tell Me How I Die 16VC 9:30 Bosch MVL 2016 Thriller. 10:30 Helicopter ER M 11:50 The Automatic 11:30 Main Event MV Hate 16LS 2015 Drama.

MONDAY

12:30 Helicopter ER M 1:20 Deep Undercover MVLC 1:45 The Force MC 2:35 Face Off M 3:25 Texas Rising 18VLSC 4:15 Bosch MVL 5:05 Main Event MV

PRIME

6am Life TV 6:30 Brian Houston 7am Charles Stanley 8am Living Church Of God 8:30 Turning Point 9am R&R 9:30 Both Worlds 3 0 10am The Nation 11am Born In The Wrong Body – My Transgender Summer Camp PGR 3 0 Noon Entertainment Tonight Weekend 1pm Motorsport – Muscle Garage 1:30 Motorsport – NZV8 Utes 2:30 Motorsport – US Formula Drift 3pm Motorsport – New Zealand Rally Championship 4pm Motorsport – Formula E 5pm Life Mammals’ ability to learn new tricks is the key to survival in the world of hunters and hunted. 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm House Rules PGR Judges Wendy Moore, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, and Drew Heath deliver their verdicts on the second renovation. 0 8:30 M Love Actually PGR 3 2003 Comedy Drama. A look at the love lives of eight very different London couples in the month before Christmas. 0

MONDAY

1:25 Close Up – Harrison Ford PG 1:55 Mahana MSC 2016 Drama. 3:40 Money Monster MVLS 2016 Thriller. 5:20 Fist Fight 16VLSC 2016 Comedy.

CHOICE

10am Whanau Kai 10:30 Sidewalk Karaoke PGR 11am Waiata 3 11:30 F Marae DIY 3 12:30 Code PGR 3 1pm Matau 3 1:30 Get Your Fish On 2pm Finding Aroha PGR 3 2:30 Basketball – Secondary Schools Championships 3:30 Pete And Pio 3 4pm Hoiho 3 Turangi. 4:30 Hip-Hop – New Zealand Nationals 3 Highlights from this year’s competition. 5pm Haka Nation 3 5:30 Matangi Rau 3 6:30 Te Kaea 2

7pm Storage Wars – Texas PGR 7:30 Jamie’s Super Food 0 8:30 Dark Angel AO (Part 2) When Mary Ann discovers James Robinson has had a change of heart, she sets out to get rid of the impediments to their marriage. 0 9:50 60 Minutes PGR 10:50 Football – English Premier League (HLS)

7pm The Ring Inz AO 3 7:30 Waka Huia 3 8:30 M The Other Boleyn Girl AO 2008 Drama History. Two sisters contend for the affections of King Henry VIII. Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana. 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2

11:50 Closedown

11pm Aotearoa 3 Tainui Stephens narrates a documentary series showcasing Aotearoa from above. 11:30 Closedown

MOVIES GREATS 6:55 Before I Go To Sleep MVL 2014 Thriller. Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth. 8:30 Nothing But Trailers M 9am Crazy Stupid Love MLS 2011 Comedy. Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling. 10:55 The Hunger Games MV 2012 Sci-fi Adventure. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth. 1:15 Chocolat MVS 2000 Comedy Drama. Johnny Depp, Juliette Binoche. 3:15 I Am Legend MV 2007 Drama. Will Smith, Alice Braga. 4:55 The Break-Up MLS 2006 Romantic Comedy. Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn. 6:40 Super 8 MV 2011 Sci-fi. Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler. 8:30 Gran Torino 16VL 2009 Crime. An iron-willed and inflexible war veteran living in a changing world, is forced by his immigrant neighbours to confront his own prejudices. Clint Eastwood. 10:30 I Love You, Man 16LS 2009 Comedy. Paul Rudd, Jason Segal, Rashida Jones.

MONDAY

MAORI

6am Religious Programming 10:30 Sport Box Noon War News PGR 3 1pm Doctor Thorne PGR 3 0 2pm Mad About You PGR 2:30 University Challenge 3 0 3pm Storage Wars – Barry Strikes Back PGR 3 3:30 Hot Bench 3 4pm American Restoration 0 4:30 Antiques Road Trip 3 Half way through their road trip, Christina Trevanion and Philip Serrell start from the seaside town of Southport before shopping in Lancashire and ending in Lincoln for the auction. 5:30 Prime News 6pm Homes By The Sea 3 0

12:15 The Siege MVL 1998 Action. Bruce Willis, Annette Bening. 2:10 Nothing But Trailers M 2:25 Super 8 MV 2011 Sci-fi. Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler. 4:15 Gran Torino 16VL 2009 Crime. Clint Eastwood.

SKY SPORT 1 1pm Football – A-League (HLS) Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix. From nib Stadium, Perth. 1:30 Basketball – NBL (HLS) NZ Breakers v Adelaide 36ers. From Spark Arena. 2pm 2017 PGA Tour Year In Review 3pm Golf Central An in-depth analysis and breaking news on everything that is happening in the world of golf. 3:30 Cricket – Super Smash (HLS) Knights v Aces. From Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. 4pm L Cricket – Super Smash Otago Volts v Wellington Firebirds. From the University Oval, Dunedin. 7:30 ICC Cricket 360 8pm Basketball – NBL (HLS) NZ Breakers v Adelaide 36ers. From Spark Arena. 8:50 L Cricket – International India v Sri Lanka – Third ODI. Coverage of the first innings from Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.

6am Wild Australia With Ray Mears 6:30 Through The Bible With Les Feldick 7am Christ Embassy 7:30 Buying Alaska 8am Hunters Of The South Seas 9am Australia – The Time Traveller’s Guide 10am The French Collection 11am The Big Catch Noon Wild Australia With Ray Mears 12:30 50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy 1:30 Baggage Battles 2pm Buy It, Fix It, Sell It 2:30 American Pickers 3:30 Masters Of The Pacific 4:30 Jamie’s Best Ever Christmas Jamie focuses on festive food options such as jerk ham and clementine jelly, along with ideas for using up the inevitable leftovers. 5:30 Tiny House Nation 6:30 American Pickers 7:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces – Christmas Special 8:30 M Letters To Juliet PGR 2010 Romantic Comedy. When an American woman on holiday in Italy finds an unanswered ‘letter to Juliet’ left at the fictional lover’s Verona courtyard, she starts a quest to find the lovers. 10:35 The Auction House 11:30 Buying Alaska Midnight Hunters Of The South Seas 1am Jamie’s Best Ever Christmas 2am M Letters To Juliet PGR 2010 Romantic Comedy. Amanda Seyfried, Gael Garcia Bernal, Vanessa Redgrave. 4am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces – Christmas Special 5am Tiny House Nation

SKY SPORT 2 6am Cricket – International (HLS) Australia v England – Third Test, Day Three. 6:30 L Squash – PSA Tour AJ Bell Semi-final. 9am Football – A-League (HLS) Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix. 9:30 Cricket – International (HLS) India v Sri Lanka. 10am The Cricket Show 10:30 Cricket – Super Smash (RPL) Northern Knights v Auckland Aces. 2pm Cricket – International (HLS) Australia v England – Third Test, Day Three. 2:30 Cricket – The Ashes Build Up 3:30 L Cricket – International Australia v England – Third Test, Day Four. 5:35 Australian Cricket Show 6:05 L Cricket – International Australia v England – Third Test, Day Four. 11pm Cricket – Super Smash (HLS) Volts v Firebirds. 11:30 Darts – World Championship (HLS) Day Three.

MONDAY

Midnight Football – Fifa Club World Cup (RPL) Grand Final – Real Madrid v Gremio MONDAY 12:35 Cricket – Super Smash FBPA. 2:30 Fox Sports News 3am Cricket – (HLS) Volts v Firebirds. International (HLS) Australia v 1:05 L Cricket – International India v Sri Lanka England – Third Test, Day Four. 3:30 Football – A-League – Third ODI. 5am Cricket – Super Smash (HLS) Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix. 4am Football – (HLS) Knights v Firebirds. 5:30 Cricket – Super Smash A-League (RPL) Brisbane Roar FC v Melbourne Victory. (HLS) Knights v Aces.

17Dec17

DISCOVERY 6:35 MythBusters PG 3 Hurricane Window. 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Gold Rush – The Story So Far PG 9:10 Naked And Afraid M 10am Bering Sea Gold PG Reaper Madness. 10:50 Moonshiners M The Legend of Tim Smith. 11:40 Homestead Rescue PG Wolves at the Door. 12:30 River Monsters M Ice Cold Killer. 1:20 Gold Rush PG Double Trouble. 2:10 Gold Rush PG Cruellest Cut. 3pm Gold Rush PG Miners v Beavers. 3:50 Gold Rush PG Dredge v Washplant. 4:45 Gold Rush PG Viking Voyage. 5:40 Gold Rush PG Final Fury. 7:05 Gold Rush PG Nuggets. 7:30 Mighty Cruise Ships PG (Part 1) 8:30 Mighty Cruise Ships PG (Part 2) 9:25 Railroad Australia PG 10:15 Diesel Brothers PG Good Bros and Goodbyes. 11:05 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG 1971 Scat Pack Challenger 2/2. 11:55 Treehouse Masters PG Alaskan Mountain Treehouse.

MONDAY

12:45 Moonshiners M 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am Auction Hunters PG 2:25 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 3:15 Moonshiners M 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 MythBusters PG 5:45 MythBusters PG

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SHIERLAW - PATEMAN – Gillian and Wayne Shierlaw (Ashburton) and Jackie, John and Sue (England) are thrilled to announce the engagement of Simon and Zowie, with their parents best wishes. MACDONALD, Della Irene – Passed away December 16, 2004. Loved wife of the late DEATHS Jim, loved mother and HUTCHISON, Alan James – mother-in-law of Crawford, On December 14, 2017. Lyndia and family, Marilyn, Suddenly at Ashburton Paul and family, Glenda, Paul Hospital. Aged 82 years. and family. Dearly loved wife of Isabel for We miss your smile, 59 years. Loved father and your friendly face, father-in-law of Alanna and your love, your care, Bruce Wright, and Tony. your warm embrace. Loved Pop of Callum; and You left us wonderful Max. Messages to 20A memories, Princes Street, Ashburton your love is still our guide 7700. At Alan’s request a and though we cannot private cremation will be held. see you, Paterson’s Funeral Services you are always at our side. FDANZ Ashburton Ph 307 7433

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isolated snow thunder flurries

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Canterbury Plains TODAY

TOMORROW

60 plus

Periods of rain, clearing later. Southerlies turning northeast later.

TUESDAY

Rain developing, easing later. Southerly change.

WEDNESDAY

Auckland

showers

Hamilton

fine

Napier

fine

Wellington

fine

TOMORROW

Nelson

fine

Blenheim

fine

Greymouth

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Christchurch

fine

Timaru

fine

Queenstown

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fine

Invercargill

fine

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Rain at first with snow possibly lowering to 2000 metres, then easing to isolated showers. Southerlies turning northwest later.

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9:30 3:42 9:44 4:07 10:12 4:22 10:25 4:48 10:54 5:01 11:07 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 4 minutes.

Rise 5:44 am Set 9:12 pm

Fair

Fair fishing

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New moon

Rise 5:45 am Set 9:13 pm

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Rise 5:45 am Set 9:14 pm

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3:25 pm

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5.53

Sth Ashburton at 12:10 pm, yesterday

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Rangitata Klondyke at 2:05 pm, yesterday

75.5

Waitaki Kurow at 2:05 pm, yesterday

338.2

Source: Environment Canterbury

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 25.9 29.7 Max to 4pm 12.3 Minimum 10.5 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm December to date 22.2 Avg Dec to date 28 2017 to date 887.0 665 Avg year to date Wind km/h W 26 At 4pm Strongest gust W 43 Time of gust 3:07pm

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overnight max low

Partly cloudy. A few showers from late morning, chance heavy and thundery in southern areas, clearing in the evening. Wind at 1000m: NW 30 km/h, rising to 50 km/h in the evening. Wind at 2000m: NW 40 km/h, rising to 60 km/h overnight.

MONDAY

Morning cloud and isolated showers, then becoming fine. Southerlies turning northeast later.

Saturday

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Cloud increasing. Showers from late morning, chance heavy and thundery in southeastern areas. Showers turning to rain from afternoon south of Tekapo. Wind at 1000m: NW 40 km/h, turning SE 30 km/h in the evening. Wind at 2000m: NW 60 km/h, easing in the evening and becoming light.

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WordBuilder

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

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

Quick crossword 1

Previous solution: CELIBACY 9

16/12

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You may not remember exactly what you said or did, but your body remembers it, and certain cues (the most effective being smell and taste) will bring you right back to that memory. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): There’s a situation; a limit being imposed. Maybe they don’t mean to take your freedom. This could be happening on an unconscious level. If you don’t call it out, this subtle restriction will continue. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): It is suggested by the gurus of self-help that a life of purpose and meaning leads to happiness. Today’s events suggest “meaning” doesn’t have to equal “seriousness.” Purpose can be light as a laugh. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): The habit you’re finding it so difficult to break is serving a very important purpose, as it carries the promise of some measure of order and certainty in an uncertain world. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): It appears, to the outsiders, that some on the inside operate inside their privilege without merits even close to those being kept out. You will relate to both sides of this fence at different times today. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): People who do not need your permission will nonetheless ask for it out of courtesy. This is how you know that you are respected and also that you have good people around you. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): As the sign of balance, you’ll come across those who don’t believe two powerful people can exist in one relationship. You’ll help to change minds as you apply yourself to a mutual aim. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You don’t like loose ends: It’s sloppy, and it keeps people from moving forward. So you’ll go back and finish, even if you weren’t the one who started it. The result will be, either literally or figuratively, musical. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): The matter that stressed you out yesterday may still be there today, unchanged. Time to try out some different reactions. You just might find that all the stress is now optional. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Basics of human connection that once seemed innate ow have to be learned, due to digital interference. Your good manners will give you an advantage. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Huddling in groups, hovering in the background... these are the places you don’t belong on this day of social opportunity. You have much to give and will open yourself to the larger picture. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You’ll feel like you have more knowledge of a person than your time together should add up to. This is your sixth sense chiming in, and it has some information worth heeding, too.

ACROSS 1. The view of value added tax is different (5) 4. Medical once-over for physical education? Chuck it! (5-2) 8. Uni student gives rude guard a net to throw (13) 10. Animal track to the South is of indifferent quality (5) 11. Pinches drinks of spirits (4) 12. Push stick at one coming back from village in S Africa (4) 16. First finger to put at back of book? (5) 17. Revival of curse: it is not a different form (13) 19. Final moves at chess gained me one fewer alternative (7) 20. It sounds like the hour for it to be flavoursome (5) DOWN 1. Gym equipment, or things value is worked out for (8-5) 2. Unhappy to have said one was left out (3) 3. Pinch one right in a period of relaxation (6) 4. Encouragement for donkey or cart it smashes up (6) 5. Last it out with the East under difficulties (6) 6. Tired out, Drake twisted neck like this (9) 7. It outweighs homework on creed, an adjustment being needed (13) 9. Kept under by the newspapers in dope riot (9) 13. Foul air Mother aims to dispel (6) 14. Give counsel different ideas about first victim (6) 15. Is still existing as navigation instrument with top removed (6) 18. Very chilly starts in central Yukon (3)

Ashburton Guardian

Previous Cryptic solution

Across 1. Pater 4. Transom 8. Permanent 9. Pod 10. Reflect 12. Bloc 14. Starter 17. Hour 18. Drastic 20. Urn 21. Prosecute 23. Expense 24. Treat Down 1. Paper the house 2. Tariff 3. Reagents 4. Tie 5. Asti 1 13. Decadent 6 6. Supply 7. Medicine chest 11. Tired 4 15. Turnip 16. Attune 19. Spin322. Owe2

TODAY’S GOALS: Good – 6 Excellent – 8 Amazing – 9

Previous Quick solution 7 8 5 3 12

Across 1. Drag 3. Constant 9. Curious 10. Rehab 6 11. Heavy-hearted 13. Normal 15. Aspect 17.5Judgement 8 Suspends623. Grit1 Day 20. Aroma 21. Split up 22. Down 1. Deckhand 2. Aorta 4. Ousted35. Surprisingly 8 6. Achieve 7. Tube 8. Body language 12. Stays put 7 2 1 9 14. Raucous 16. Amused 18. Deter 19. Gags

13 14 16

Sudoku

ACROSS 1. Wretched (7) 5. Multiply (5) 8. Preliminary event (7,6) 9. Harden (3) 10. Judged unfavourably (9) 12. Systems of belief (6) 13. Rope down (6) 15. Namelessness (9) 16. Weep convulsively (3) 18. Excessively pious (13) 20. Gold measurement (5) 21. Resolved (7)

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DOWN 1. Prepares for holiday (5) 2. Get past the worst (4,3,6) 3. Limply (9) 4. Inlay (6) 5. Hot drink (3) 6. Interpreted wrongly (13) 7. Pastry (7) 11. Stage before birth (9) 12. Definitive (7) 14. Faded (6) 17. Located (5) 19. Add up (3)

7 3 1 8

Previous solution: est, pest, pet, pets, pew, pews, sept, set, sew, spew, step, stew, swept, wept, west, wet, wets.

6 1 4 1 2

2 4 3 8 3 7 1 5

8 6 3 4

3 9 2 4 3

5 9 1 7

1 3 7

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