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Kitten influx at SPCA By Jaime Pitt-MacKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

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Ashburton SPCA Centre staff are continuing to see a large number of cats and kittens come through their doors this kitten season. So far this season 188 animals have come through the centre, with most being adopted out, including five in one day. “There was a family who took home three kittens at once which is pretty amazing,” centre manager Rebecca Dobson said. While adoption numbers have been good, Dobson said they are still in need of more foster parents to home the cats until they are ready for adoption. The centre had one cat handed in that

was so unwell it was unable to move, but luckily through vet treatment and a foster stay, he has now made a full recovery. Barnaby (above) arrived at the centre two weeks ago, virtually unresponsive, hypothermic, covered in lice and emaciated, only weighing 570 grams. “The team at Vetlife didn’t give up on him and did an incredible job over the next few days to get him to the point where he could go into foster,” Dobson said. “He was still unable to walk at this point, so it was a pretty intense job for our foster parent, but seeing how he was before and how he is now, two weeks later weighing 1kg, is just incredible. This is why fostering saves lives.”

The SPCA is still looking to expand its team of foster parents who look after the animals prior to them being made available for adoption. Foster parents are important as they allow the cats to learn life skills and what it is like to live in a home environment and be around people before they are adopted out. Sick cats will still generally be taken through to Christchurch to receive treatment, but most cats will find themselves in the quarantine centre before either being moved out to foster before being adopted out or will head straight to adoption. The adoption centre is based at the SPCA’s Range Street office, while the quarantine facility is located offsite.

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Fish contest deadline extended By Susan Sandys

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Rakaia River Fishing Promotions members have extended the deadline for their upcoming annual fishing competition in the hope of getting more entries. President Ken Lee said yesterday just over 400 had entered so far, leading up to the initial deadline of today. Most years’ entries were around the 550 mark, he said, and the deadline had now been extended into early next week. Lee believed the ongoing state of the fishery was what was keeping some anglers away, while many would also be looking at the river to see if conditions would be good for the competition, to be held February 28, 29 and March 1. Anglers will no doubt be hoping for a clear river, after entrants had only one day of fishing last year, due to rain in the high country. In 2018 Cyclone Gita saw fishing called off for the whole three days. “Here’s hoping, you never know,” Lee said. He was looking forward to the event, which sponsors had supported with more than $50,000 of prizes. The Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competition has been running since 1983 and, as such, is New Zealand’s longest-running salmon fishing competition. Lee said the competition had received some criticism this year for the fact it was still being held, considering the decline in the South Island salmon fishery. Fish and Game coun-

cils have introduced measures such as a shorter season and lower bag limits in an effort to bring back fish numbers. However, Lee said the competition was about not only enjoying fishing, but also the company of other anglers and supporting the Rakaia River. “It’s turned into a really nice social event, there are people who come who don’t fish at all, if we lose this contact with anglers then why bother having a fishery at all. Isn’t that what’s it’s all about?” He said the promotions group put all its profits from the volunteer-run competition back into the river. It raised up to $10,000 per year and projects had included fencing and planting high country spawning streams, contributing to salmon smolt releases, contributing to stopbank construction and supporting salmon research. “It’s all about the Rakaia River for us,” Lee said. Among those looking forward to the competition is Rakaia resident Robbie Houghton. He said this season so far had been “pretty average” with the river not always being favourable due to dirty conditions. While fish sizes and numbers had dwindled compared to many years ago, it was still worth putting in the effort when the conditions were right. “There’s still fish there but you have to fish harder and a bit longer,” Houghton said. He had last caught a salmon on the river in January, near the State Highway One bridge.

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Pause button hit on new EA pool By Sue Newman

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The number of big ticket projects on the Ashburton District Council’s work programme has seen the pause button pushed on a planned extra pool at Ashburton’s EA Networks Centre. A scoping report on the new pool was to have been prepared in this financial year, chief executive Hamish Riach said, but with several significant and expensive projects underway, pushing this project out for a year was the prudent option. Current big ticket items on the council’s work programme are Ashburton’s town centre redevelopment, the new civic centre and library build and the River Crossing waste water project that involves replacing a pipeline under the Ashburton River. “This year we were to have prepared a scoping report but councillors have asked us not to do it this year, to push it out until next year,” he said. In its long term plan the council had budgeted to spend $5.2 million this year to extend the current learn-to-swim pool and develop a splash deck. This was to be loan funded. The timing of the project will be revisited when councillors review the district’s long-term plan next year and will then be consulted on. “This is just a small slow down given the number of projects we have on the go,” Riach said. A climbing wall was also on the project list for the current year, but this also has been postponed. It had an estimated cost of $350,000 and is likely to be revisited during discussions in next year’s budget.

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Former Mayor’s complaint partly upheld by Media Council A complaint against the Ashburton Guardian by former Ashburton District Council Mayor Donna Favel has been partly upheld by the Media Council. An editorial headlined “How much is too much to run a team”, published on September 12, 2019 – two months before the local body elections – challenged the need for Donna Favel to “have her own PA”. The piece noted that although

the personal assistant works for others in the governance team, previous mayors got by without one and that if a PA was necessary the mayor should pay for it herself. This part of the editorial reflected badly on Donna Favel as it implied that she had created a cost for her convenience not enjoyed by her predecessors. It was plainly wrong to say that previous mayors had always done

without a PA as the paper had previously reported the departure of a long-serving PA to a previous mayor. This was known, or should have been known, to the reporter who wrote the editorial. “Worse, when the error was pointed out it was not corrected. It should have been corrected promptly, especially in the lead up to local body elections. The council did not uphold an-

other complaint by Ms Favel about an article published on September 14, 2019 under the headline “Expenses rocket up for mayor and councillors”. This item compared the expenses of the then mayor and councillor against their immediate predecessors and noted that an additional cost was the appointment of a mayoral PA at the mayor’s request. Ms Favel disputed the reporter’s

Ashburton artist Lynda Scott is among Ashburton Society of Arts members preparing for the Summer Show.

claim that she specially requested this position. The reporter referred to reports from the time of a 2017 meeting where the “PA to the Mayor” position was discussed, which suggested that the mayor did request an assistant. The Media Council was in no position to resolve this factual dispute. However, it considered that the reporter was entitled to rely on the earlier report she had access to.

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Preparing for art show opening night By Susan Sandys

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Ashburton Society of Arts members are gearing up for their annual Summer Show which will kick off with an opening night tomorrow. Among artists who have been hard at work is Ashburton watercolourist Lynda Scott. She has been at the exhibition venue of the society’s Short Street Studio, alongside other artists, hanging works in preparation for the evening. Scott has been painting for about 20 years, and regularly exhibits in the society’s seasonal shows, as well as in its major annual exhibition at the Ashburton Art Gallery. She has also exhibited at Darfield, and regularly sells her work and does commissions. Scott said while she had painted in a range of mediums over the years, in more recent times she had dedicated herself to watercolour. She believed the medium lent itself in particular to the range of genre she focused on, which included landscapes, florals and animal studies. She said when it came to the latter, cats were a particular favourite, and watercolours were a medium which could pick up on the translucency of the felines’ eyes. “If you can get the eyes right, then you

have captured the animal,” she said. Scott fits in her painting with being a busy mum of two boys, one at university and one at college, and her job as a legal secretary at White, Fox and Jones. She said her studio was part of the home office, also used by husband Alistair for his mechanic’s business. “He has the file cabinet in the corner, that’s about it, I get the rest of it,” she said. Scott said tomorrow would be the first time in some years that the society had held an opening night for one of its seasonal exhibitions. She hoped as many people would come along and view the amazing art works on offer at the evening, from 5.30pm to 7pm, and advised anyone wanting to attend to contact Kate from the selling gallery sub-committee on williamskate@xtra.co.nz As well as highlighting the exhibition, she said the opening night would be a good opportunity for those wanting to find out more about the society. The society was hoping to increase its membership and sign up budding new artists in Mid Canterbury. “Even people who think they can’t do art, because it’s our job here to provide workshops and teach people,” she said. Currently members were discussing beginning an “art start” series of workshops for

beginners. They could be run by members and cover all sorts of art from sculpture to print making. Meanwhile, the Summer Show will run for

four weeks, through to March 22. It will be open at the Short Street Studio on Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 4pm, and Mondays and Wednesdays when the studio sign is out.

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In brief Memories stolen An elderly woman has been left distressed after a seal statue that sat in the front garden of her Napier home for more than 40 years was stolen. Beverley Dunlop said the statue of a seal balancing a ball, was taken from her house on Monday night. “I am so distressed at the theft,” she said. “It is concrete and very heavy – it would have taken two men to shift it and a van to take it away. My deceased husband loved the statue – I remember when he had help to lift it into position. It’s sad these scumbags would trample on – NZME my memories.”

By Sue Newman

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In its first citizenship ceremony of the year, the Ashburton District welcomed 28 people to the community they now call home. The moment was a very special one both for the 28 candidates and for the Ashburton District, Mayor Neil Brown said. When each of those candidates arrived in New Zealand they may not have known that one day it would be their home, he said. “Today is a very special day, today you are completing that journey. You’ll fulfil the hopes and dreams that brought you to this land.” While the new citizens would now be New Zealanders, they would retain their culture and be free to practice their religion and that would enrich all of society, Brown said. The 28 new citizens represent five nationalities. Philippines: Baby Ruth Myra Salazar Candaroma, Rainier Zunajo Candaroma, Rhianne Kate Salazar Candaroma, Chloe Salazar Candaroma; Ferdinand Omandac Taojo, Karen Michelle Ponte Taojo, Fernando Nick Ponte Taojo; Britain: Neil James Gubby; Karl William Haywood, Jillian Kay Haywood; Adam

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brosi Grossl, Luigi Mesquita Grossl. South Africa: Dean Nagel; Pieter Daniel Swanepoel, Lelani Swanepoel, Lea Swanepoel. Samoa: Junior Asafo Iakopo; Michael Semo Schuster; Pesamino Umaga.

The Candaroma family from the Philippines, take oaths of allegiance during yesterday’s Ashburton District Council citizenship ceremony. PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 200220-SN-0813

More funds for electric vehicle infrastructure Methven will be one more location nationwide to benefit from another round of the Government’s Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund. ChargeSmart Ltd has been given $175,000 and will work with accommodation providers outside the main centres to provide overnight charging to travellers with 25 dual 22KW AC chargers at sixteen accommodation sites across New Zealand located at; Hanmer Springs, New Plymouth, Tauranga, Christchurch, Methven, Levin, Fiordland, Oamaru, Nelson, Invercargill, Timaru, Farewell Spit, and Havelock North. The project widens the options for EV owners and those people taking advantage of the special

offers on electric vehicles made by car sharing and rental companies. The Government has approved 21 projects, with $3.8 million of Government funding, while successful applicants will contribute a total of $12 million of funding to projects focused on encouraging low-emission transport. “Transport is the biggest opportunity we have in the energy sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This Government is committed to taking action on climate change and transitioning to a low-carbon economy,” Energy and Resources Minister Dr Megan Woods said. “These sorts of EV initiatives move us in the right direction.”

The 21 projects range include multiple initiatives to increase the number and availability of public charging stations, with up to 110 new EV chargers nationwide, including in the regions. “We’re particularly pleased to see there will be more EV chargers in the regions. It’s good for both local and travelling EV owners, assuring them of options to fuel up. Growing the network of charging infrastructure is a key focus of this Government,” she said. There are already a number of electric charging sites across the district, including Ashburton, Rakaia and a Tesla charger in Methven. In total, the Government has now committed co-funding for

over 1000 EV chargers nationwide, of which over 600 are operational. The purpose of the Contestable Fund is to encourage innovation and investment that will accelerate the uptake of low emission vehicles in New Zealand. In total, the Fund has committed $23.8 million in government funding to 139 projects. This has been matched by $50 million in applicant funding. Megan Woods has also announced round eight of the fund will open for applications on February 19, to close on March 19. The investment focus will, for the first time, include support for publicly available secure e-bike storage facilities.

Kissing tickets, rubbing old trophies and waiting for specific machines or servers, these are the superstitions of New Zealand’s luckiest Lotto store customers. Powerball’s jackpot increased a further $5 million to an eyewatering $35m for Saturday’s draw after it failed to be drawn yesterday. And if someone was lucky enough to bag the impressive haul, it would be the second-largest Powerball prize in – NZME Lotto NZ history.

Orientation week advice Police have told students only to have sex if they are sober. It is just one of the warnings to thousands of students taking part in O-week activities that range from campus tours to mardi gras. There will be an increased police presence at some known student hotspots around New Zealand and police have produced a guide to staying safe. “If what you’re doing would get that frown from your mum or your dad or your grandparents going ‘what the hell were you thinking?’ – that’s not acceptable behaviour,” Dunedin Police Senior Sergeant – NZME Craig Dinnissen said.

Still no name for killer Grace Millane’s killer is due to be sentenced this morning, but he will continue to have his name suppressed despite being found guilty of the British backpacker’s murder. After the now 28-yearold man was found guilty and convicted in November, Justice Simon Moore said the man’s name would remain suppressed “until further order of the court”. – NZME

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Wheat self-sufficiency by 2025? By Heather Mackenzie

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Importing milling wheat from Australia doesn’t sit well with Federated Farmers vice chairman Brian Leadley and Ivan Lawrie, general manager for Foundation for Arable Research (FAR), is not keen on the practice either. Despite having excellent growing conditions and achieving some of the highest yields in the world, most of the bread sold in the North Island is made from imported wheat. This is happening because it is possible for mills in the North Island to land wheat from almost any area of Australia cheaper than South Island farmers can send it up to them due to high transport costs between the islands and the lack of appropriate arrangements in place to support growers. However, all is not lost, many in the industry have set themselves a goal of returning to milling wheat self-sufficiency by 2025. “Before deregulation we were self-sufficient in milling wheat and we could be again, as long as we have the right infrastructure set up to do it efficiently,” Lawrie said. Both Lawrie and Leadley acknowledge the goal is an optimistic one, however they agree if all the players in the game work together and the government comes to the party, a self-sufficient 2025 is indeed possible. The push for self-sufficiency would not only provide the obvious economic benefits for the country it would benefit consumers as well. “In this day and age consumers want to know the bread or baked goods they are buying are made from locally sourced traceable wheat,” Lawrie said. Leadley agrees, he too can see the merit in marketing New Zealand’s ability to provide consumers with strong paddock-by-paddock growing origins. “Traceability is not that possible with Australian wheat, because it comes into the country in such large tonnages. It can be traced to a multitude of paddocks, but not in as much detail as we can.”

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Most of the bread sold in the North Island is made from imported wheat. year to meet current demand,” he said. Leadley feels New Zealand has various options to increase the amount of milling wheat grown per year. “Milling wheat has the ability to fit in with other farming practices and crop rotation.” For example, the growth in demand for vegetable-based meat products, made from peas, could see land opened up for milling wheat crops. “It is not possible to grow peas in the same paddock season after season. If that were to happen farmers run the risk of soil quality depletion, crop disease and chemical resistance, so crop rotation is the way to avoid this.” Leadley can see how the two crops can benefit each other.

One of the major issues yet to be hammered out is the cost of freighting grain grown in the South Island to the north. “New Zealand is long and narrow so everything has to travel up or down and across Cook Strait. At present this travel attracts huge freight costs. We need to look at different way of transporting grains up north,” Leadley said, suggesting coastal shipping as a conceivable solution. Self-sufficiency would also require a massive increase in production tonnages. Lawrie said at present growers are producing under 100,000 tonnes per year of wheat for baked goods.” “That amount would have to increase to 300,000 tonnes per

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“Peas belong to the legume family they release nitrogen into the soil. The nitrogen produced would then be utilised by the wheat, rather than stay in the soil. That’s a win-win situation for the crops and the environment,” he said. For the 2025 goal to happen strong committed partnerships between growers, traders, millers, farmers, Federated Farmers and FAR need to be forged and maintained. Included in this mutual collaboration could be livestock farmers. “Dairy finishing units could grow milling wheat on, say, 15 per cent of their land. The crop would then utilise the nitrogen produced by the cows. That would grow a good wheat crop,” Leadley said.

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Strong property market to grow more Strong growth in the Ashburton real estate market over the past 12 months is expected to continue this year, local property experts predict. An increase in first-time home buyers and low interest rates has driven a strong residential market in Mid Canterbury which shows no sign of slowing down. Property Brokers Ashburton branch manager Murray Young said the region had always been a strong area, but low interest rates were now giving investors the confidence to return to the marketplace. “Kiwisaver has also helped give first-time home buyers a deposit that some may not have been able to save for otherwise. That has certainly helped drive this part of the market.” Property Brokers Canterbury general manager, Chris Moore, who was previously general manager of Property Brokers Hastings McLeod in Ashburton, said provincial New Zealand was proving to be more and more popular with buyers. “We are seeing urban drift from the main centres to provincial New Zealand and Ashburton is benefiting from that. From a real

estate perspective, we had a very big year last year and 2020 has kicked off in a similar vein with the team selling lots of real estate. All in all, it is very positive.” Last year Property Brokers Hastings McLeod, which had been a franchise of Property Brokers for nine years, was bought by the Palmerston North-based group, giving the local operation access to a network of 64 branches across the country, as well as IT and marketing support. Chris says the transition has been seamless for Property Brokers’ clients and staff. “To be honest, it has very much been business as usual. We have had, and continue to have, a fantastic team in Ashburton. The sales team is virtually the same, with the addition of Robert Harnett, and we continue to have a strong market share throughout Ashburton.” “We have seen our market share increase throughout 2019 as a result of hard work, trusted people and a strong brand presence. This will continue under the Property Brokers brand.” Murray said the fact that the office had been operating for 45 years since it first began as Hast-

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ings McLeod and had a good mix of salespeople stood it in great stead. “We have some team members who have been working for well over 30 years locally in the real estate industry and some relative newbies with 3-5 years’ experience. “It is also a good time to introduce new salespeople to our business and the industry and this will be happening over the next few months.” “We are the leading all-round real estate company in Mid Can-

base who we continue to work with as far as our property management division is concerned. Rural has been a lot harder over the last 24 months, but our guys continue to work hard for their clients. We still continue to see good results being achieved in the rural market, albeit significantly behind the highs of four or five years ago.” There is a team of 12 in the Ashburton office, comprising residential, commercial, lifestyle and rural salespeople. With additional new recruits joining the team in the next few months, the office is looking to grow its property management portfolio as well over the next two to three years. Chris said that Property Brokers plans to strengthen its involvement in the Ashburton community. “We do a lot in the community in Ashburton around sponsorship, fundraising and events like Toot for Tucker. “For us it always about the community. Our people are passionate about the community. “They live and are part of their communities and that is what has created success. It’s about that link to the community.”

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Qantas Airways will reduce flights across Asia – including to New Zealand – due to covid-19 and expects the virus will hit its full-year result by $A100 million to $A150 million. The airlines are taking action now to limit exposure to softening markets, Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce said in a statement. According to Joyce, the capacity the airline is taking out is equivalent to grounding 18 aircraft across Qantas and Jetstar until the end of May – which impacts 700 full-time roles. To avoid job losses, it will use leave balances across the workforce of 30,000 and freeze recruitment to help ride it out, the company said. Temporary reductions of around 5 per cent will be made to Qantas and Jetstar’s services between Australia and New Zealand, Qantas said.

Qantas will reduce flights across the Tasman by 6 per cent with cancellations on Sydney-Auckland, Melbourne-Auckland and Brisbane-Christchurch. Jetstar will reduce its Tasman flying by 5 per cent. Air New Zealand declined to comment on whether it would be taking up any of the slack but referred to its latest press statement which announced a reduction in Shanghai and Hong Kong services. Earlier, Auckland Airport said it now expects underlying profit after tax, excluding any fair value changes and other one-off items, for the full year to be between $260 million and $270 million due to the impact of coronavirus. It had previously signalled a range of $265 million to $275 million. The Qantas news may weigh on that expectation. According to Littlewood, the bulk of its business involves “Kiwis trav-

elling and New Zealand and Australia travel.” Qantas International also said it will cut 16 per cent of its Asia capacity until at least the end of May. Its Sydney-Shanghai route will remain suspended, while Sydney-Hong Kong will be reduced from 14 flights to seven, among other reductions Jetstar Group will cut its capacity to Asia by at least 15 per cent until the end of May, impacting flights from Australia to Japan and Thailand, as well as intra-Asia flights. Qantas also said it and Jetstar would reduce total domestic capacity by 2.3 per cent in the second half to better match demand as “we’ve also seen some domestic demand weakness emerging,” said Joyce. He emphasised it was an “evolving situation”. “We know demand into Asia will rebound. And we’ll be ready to ramp back when it does,” he said.

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The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on how it should assess whether lenders are “fit and proper” under a new certification regime which kicks in from April next year. Changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act were approved in December. These changes will require the commission to be satisfied that all directors and senior managers of lenders and mobile traders are fit and proper before they can be

registered on the Financial Service Providers Register. Lending without certification could result in penalties of up to $600,000 for a company and $200,000 for an individual. The commission has outlined the criteria it is proposing to use to determine whether a director or senior manager is fit and proper in a consultation document. The 22 criteria and assessment tests are intended to show whether the individual is competent, financially sound, honest, reputable and reliable and the commis-

sion is seeking submissions on them by March 18. Certification of providers is among a number of new requirements specified in the act, including limits on fees and interest, lenders having to ensure borrowers are able to repay a loan without substantial hardship, classifying contracts entered into by mobile traders as consumer credit contracts and new responsible advertising standards, all of which kick in from April next year. The act also includes new provisions governing debt collectors.

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Friday, February 21, 2020

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‘Save my children’

The mother of three young children killed in a horrific car fire in Brisbane on Tuesday made a desperate attempt to help them after she managed to escape the burning vehicle. Hannah Baxter escaped the car but her three children, Laianah, 6, Aaliyah, 4, and Trey, 3, were trapped in the back seat. She repeatedly screamed “my children are in the car, save my children” to bystanders that were desperately trying to help, according to witnesses. Ms Baxter, 31, was rushed to hospital but later died of her injuries. Rowan Baxter, 42, died at the scene but not before trying to stop bystanders from attempting to save his wife and children. It is understood police are now looking at whether Rowan Baxter suffered a mental breakdown in the lead-up to Wednesday’s ordeal. From the outside, the Baxters looked like the picture-perfect couple. They lived in a low-set brick home in Carindale with their three children – Aaliyah, 6, Laianah, 4 and Trey, 3. The pair shared a passion for fitness, which they turned into a business by running a Crossfit gym together in the same area. Rowan Baxter grew up in Tauranga and was a contracted player with the New Zealand Warriors. Ms Baxter was a trampoliner and gymnastic coach. Rowan Baxter regularly posted to social media about his family, gushing in the captions about his wife on her birthday and putting up old wedding photos. The pair had married in October 2012 at Peppers Resort in Kingscliff over the New South Wales border. “Happy Anniversary to my partner in crime xo love you always & eternally,” Mr Baxter wrote on Facebook in October 2015, showing a beaming Ms Baxter in their wedding photos. In 2016, Ms Baxter posted a picture from their wedding to wish her husband a happy birthday. “We hope you have the best day,” she wrote. “I know we drive each other insane at times, but I wouldn’t be without you. Love you to the moon and back.” But by December 2019, Rowan Baxter’s three children had become the focus of his posts. That month, Hannah Baxter left the family home and would only return when she was bringing the children for a visit. Child Safety had been aware of the Baxters due to Mr Baxter’s escalating violence, according to The Courier Mail. It is understood police had been called to a family violence incident in January, and the couple were working on custody arrangements. Neighbours said Rowan Bax-

Spielberg the porn star Steven Spielberg’s adopted daughter, Mikaela Spielberg, has started a new career as an adult entertainer and aspiring sex worker. In an interview with The Sun, the 23-year-old revealed how she has started making self-produced porn videos and would love to get a job as an exotic dancer once she obtains her sex-worker licence. “I got really tired of not being able to capitalise on my body and, frankly, I got really tired of being told to hate my body,” she told the publication. “And I also just got tired of working day to day in a way that wasn’t satisfying my soul.”

Whitney’s back on stage Whitney Houston is about to appear on the concert stage again. Eight years after her death, a holographic Houston will embark on a European tour that starts in England on February 25 and runs through early April, with US dates expected to follow. “Now is just the right time,” said Pat Houston, the singer’s sister-in-law, former manager and the executor of her estate, which is producing the show in collaboration with BASE Hologram. “In the spirit of Whitney, I know we’re doing all the right things right now.”

Happier times – Former rugby league player Rowan Baxter originally from Tauranga with his wife Hannah and children. ter became reclusive in his former family home. He left the same clothes on the clothesline for weeks, and shut off from the outside world. On December 30, Rowan Baxter shared a photo with his three children captioned: “Goodnight my beautiful babies. Daddy loves you all very much. I miss you all.” Two days later, on January 1, he captioned a photo: “Goodnight ratbags always in my heart.” On Tuesday night, neighbours saw him coming home in a black SUV. The next day, they saw him drive away in it — but they did not know the horror that was about to unfold. On Wednesday morning, Hannah Baxter bundled her three young children into her SUV to take them to school like thousands of other mothers around the nation.

She was just pulling out of her parents’ house when it’s believed her estranged husband jumped into the passenger seat. She drove, but then pulled over a street away, screaming for help. It’s believed Mr Baxter filled a jerry can with fuel at a local service station, before he doused the family with petrol and set the car alight, causing the vehicle to explode into flames. Hannah Baxter was dragged out, screaming “he’s poured petrol on me” as her body was set on fire. Mr Baxter tried to stop bystanders from attempting to save his wife. Following the sound of the explosion, brave witnesses rushed over with hoses and tried to put the flames out. He shouted at them that he wanted to let his family burn.

One witness, Aaron Snell, said Rowan Baxter looked furious that neighbours were trying to intervene. “He was protesting to stop (us) putting it out,” he said. “He was so angry and just going absolutely crazy. It appeared like he wanted it to burn.” Local man Murray Campbell told reporters at the scene he “saw the vehicle in flames”. “It was just horrible,” he said, “and the explosions”. Fellow resident Andrew Sinclair said “kind neighbours” went to Hannah Baxter’s aid. “Someone was hosing her with a fountain effect,” he said, calling it as an “awful situation”. Ms Baxter was pulled from the car, still on fire. She was taken to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital where she died hours later. All three children were killed in the explosion.

Flack – in her own words Caroline Flack’s family has released an unpublished Instagram post written by the British television star days before her death. Flack was found dead in her London home last week while awaiting trial over an alleged assault on her 27-year-old boyfriend, Lewis Burton. Her devastated family said she wrote the 344-word statement days before she took her own life, but was advised not to publish it. “My family and I would like people to read her own words,” her mother, Chris, said. “Carrie was surrounded by love and friends but this was just too much for her.”

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Sheer delight 75 Trevors Road, Hampstead, Ashburton Looking for a quiet private lifestyle, then look no further, this beautifully renovated three bedroom home is the perfect solution to satisfy all your needs. Nestled down a long driveway you will find peace and tranquility surrounding you, viewing is a must to see all the beauty this property offers on this spacious 1115 sqm section. Open plan sunny kitchen/dining, living area opening out through French doors to a lovely entertainment area

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It’s All Done Here 57 Harland St, Ashburton This three bedroom red brick home has been renovated and styled for easy care living. Sit back and enjoy the comforts of this three bedroom home with modern interior including kitchen and bathroom, décor and flooring and love the added features such as open plan indoor/outdoor living,

double glazed windows, heatpump and logburner and secure spacious yard for peace of mind with the kids or pets. This home provides for excellent all-year-round living with sunny deck to front and private covered area to rear. It has to be seen to be believed.

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153 Racecourse Road, ASHBURTON Beautifully landscaped, discover this unexpected oasis within the town boundary. A property of this size is rarely available. Make it your own with this three bedroom, two bathroom character filled home and attached two bedroom self-contained flat. The living areas give direct access to the sheltered, sunny patios surrounding the home. Plenty of room for vehicles or hobbies in the modern workshop/garage

building. If you are looking for a substantial home – make this magnificent property your own. A property with a point of difference, this is a must see.

Price by Negotiation

Laminate flooring throughout ensures the dining area is perfect for family living. The lounge flows through to a covered patio via slider doors.

48 Nursery Drive, TINWALD Situated in the sought after Tinwald address of Nursery Drive, this home is located on a private and secure rear section. A home which has been renovated to the stylishly modern standard you would expect from a new build.

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Price $459,000

Be amazed at the sunny open plan and spacious living areas, including the impressive kitchen that would make anyone envious.

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Timeless Elegance 1 Park Lane , ASHBURTON This character entertainer offers a bungalow with three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, predominately double glazed, the ambience of a gas fireplace and a modern hostess kitchen. Throw open the doors from the living and bedroom areas to enjoy the private gardens. Stay warm with a ducted heating system and underfloor bathroom heating. Garaging to accommodate three vehicles. Adjacent to the

Domain and set on an impressive 2,140m2 of a fully fenced and beautifully landscaped section. Early possession is available.

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

Price $695,000

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

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

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workshop, six loose boxes and a hen house. Good quality Wakanui soils.

376 Wakanui Road, ASHBURTON

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Penbury Peninsula

88 Alford Forest Rd , ASHBURTON

2 Penbury Close, LAKE HOOD

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

Beautifully designed family home in a quiet cul-de-sac. Four bedrooms, two separate living areas plus study nook and two recently remodelled bathrooms, all with quality fittings including a gas central heating system. With north facing dining and living area this home is perfect for family living.

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59 Dolphin Drive, SOUTH RAKAIA HUTS

3/46 Zig Zag Road, RAKAIA

9 Oak Grove, ASHBURTON

This Ashburton District Council development presents Stage 2 of Geoff Geering Drive. This subdivision offers a variety of sections at an affordable price. Priced from just $136,500 makes the possibility of your dream home achievable. This subdivision has been developed with a focus on sustainable living keeping the environment in mind. For Sale $136,500 Web ID RX2101409

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

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

For Sale $195,000 Web ID RUE2139508

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A spacious home with two living rooms, three bedrooms and tandem garage. Excellent heating options with compliant log burner, heat transfer and heatpump. Spacious grounds with a full 1/4acre (1012m²) section and only a stone’s throw away from EA Network centre and the Ashburton Domain. An opportunity presents for the astute buyer to renovate and upgrade.

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Act now! 31 Catherine Street, Tinwald This three bedroom property is the end of an era for my vendors. They built and brought up their family here, but it is time for them to downsize. Tidy throughout, it is heated by a compliant logburner and also has a heatpump for year-round comfort. There’s a new benchtop in the

kitchen which flows to dining and onto the living area. The living areas have a fabulous view to the lovely front gardens which have been a source of joy throughout the years. A family sized section and an excellent double garage for car storage. Well fenced for children and pets alike.

For sale $310,000 firstnational.co.nz/16026104094

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Ashburton 7 Smitheram Street

$280,000

261 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road

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Close to Schools and Shops • Permanent material • 3 bedrooms • Big garage

• Easy care section • Fully fenced • Priced to sell

9 Alford Forest Road

Great Size, Character and Potential • 4 Bedrooms • Open plan kitchen/dining area and large living area • Updated bathroom, two heatpumps, dishwasher

Burrowes Estate

• Fully fenced and easy-care section • Great Westside location close to EA Network Centre • Currently returning $350 per week

Prices starting from $255,000

Here is an exciting opportunity to secure yourself a piece of the lifestyle dream in the ever growing and popular township of Rakaia. Burrowes Estate are releasing 12 various sized lifestyle blocks ranging from 2.2ha up to 4.7ha along Acton and Burrowes Road. Located on the fringe of the township, you will have the best of what both town and country have to offer, yet you still remain close enough to commute to Christchurch and Ashburton for work or recreation. The mighty Rakaia River is literally at your backdoor step to explore, or go for a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Get in first to pick your perfect piece of land, and start making your lifestyle dream a reality.

1 Tranquil Place

$765,000

Situated in the desirable Coniston subdivision on a family sized section of 1,010m2. This permanent material home is constructed of brick with a Rockcote finish. The new open plan kitchen is sure to impress and flows to your spacious dining/family area. Let the outside in by opening the doors to your private BBQ area or relax under the shade sail with family and friends. There are connecting doors from the family room to a second separate lounge.

16a Johnstone Street

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Affordable lifestyle living • Weatherboard cottage with 3 double bedrooms • Open plan living, dining and kitchen • Logburner for heating

Neg over $275,000

$449,000

It’s a winning formula for busy working couples, first home buyers or the shrewd investor seeking the benefits of a carefree, extremely generous 170sqm low maintenance brick townhouse. Set in a modern, well planted & well-maintained freehold section it is thoughtfully designed for relaxed easy living, the interior is generous, private and flooded with natural light, giving the home a calming and inviting feel Offering a generous open plan living, dining and kitchen area, bathed in sunshine that fans out into a spacious, sunsoaked patio which has a pergola giving you relief from the sun.

Enquiries over $435,000

• 2.8 acres located approx. 5 minutes West of the Rakaia township • Large freestanding shed with power

100 Wilkins Road

Time to Bring the Offers

• Full size tennis court, swimming pool, BBQ area • Logburner, heatpump, underfloor heating • 3 bay implement shed with one bay totally enclosed with concrete floor • Lovely landscaped grounds with sealed driveway

Country Living close to Town • 4.2 hectares of land, 4 main paddocks • 310m2 two storey home • Renovated kitchen and updated bathroom • Bathrooms upstairs and down, spa bath

56 Wills Street

Price by negotiation

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Live the Dream! • Ashburton’s ‘Blue Chip’ location. • Architecturally designed • Constructed of brick and cedar • Three living areas, 2 downstairs 1 upstairs

Imposing entrance foyer Full kitchen downstairs and kitchenette upstairs Four double bedrooms Two bathrooms and separate ‘visitors’ toilet

7 Eton Street

Neg over $336,000

Investors or Nestors • Three double bedrooms, separate laundry • Updated bathroom, heatpump, HRV system • Recent new carpet throughout, dishwasher

• • • •

Good sized living room and dining area Easy-care section Bigger than normal single garage Returning $350 per week rental with great tenants

15 & 17 Normanby Street, Rakaia

Ideal Westside Location • Purchase one section or both • Close to Rakaia School, shops, domain and riverbed

$155,000

• Live the quarter acre dream or potentially subdivide further • Westside sections are becoming harder to find

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Chertsey 135 Copley Road 4

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

Quality soils and irrigation Held in one family for many years and faithfully farmed, this exceptional 202 hectare property offers diversity with fertile productive soils and irrigation. A quality farm in all aspects, especially the Chertsey soils, capable of growing a wide range of crops. In the past, breeding ewes have been prominent, but more recently, winter trading lambs and finishing cattle have been utilised in the crop rotation. Irrigation water is sourced via a ground water consent from two bores and the Acton Irrigation Scheme, applied by lateral and fixed boom irrigators. The main homestead is positioned with a sunny aspect and established shelter.

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Methven 307 Waimarama Road 4

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 11 Mar 2020 201 West St, Ashburton View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Spectacular views Modern 269sqm home set within this 3.5602 hectare (more or less) rural lifestyle property. Large open plan kitchen, dining and living area, with access to a relaxing outdoor decked entertaining space with tranquil vistas to be enjoyed. Four bedrooms, master with an ensuite and walk in robe. A spacious bathroom has a bath, shower and vanity. Separate toilet, laundry and an attached double garage complete this home. Home is kept warm by the log burner, heat pump, some underfloor heating and double glazing as well as a HRV Ventilation System. Four bay, two enclosed, high stud shed with three phase power. Cattle yards plus a horse yard and paddock. Four paddocks with great fencing and shelter.

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Methven 40 Lochhead Crescent

Methven Cafe 131

Fantastic family home

In a popular location with local park a stone's throw from the back fence. Open plan living with great flow to the new deck. Master bedroom with wheelchair friendly ensuite. Low maintenance, fully fenced family and pet friendly section and vistas of Mt Hutt.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Mon 2 Mar 2020 View Sun 11-11.30am or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Established cafe - top location Located on the main street of increasingly popular Methven with great foot traffic. Established and inviting cafe enjoys reliable clientele year round. Seats 50 comfortably, generous fully equipped kitchen and workspace out back plus storage room.

Price on Application View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Methven 61 South Belt

Lake Hood 15 Ludlow Drive

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t can be hard to keep up with the ever-changing beast that is the world of sports broadcasting and while many are still to get over the interesting period of time around the Rugby World Cup and Spark Sport, another death-knell blow was offered up yesterday. If you missed it, a decision by NZME to not renew the rights to broadcast live commentary of New Zealand Cricket’s home international and domestic games from next summer was announced yesterday and to say it sent shockwaves through the sporting community might be a bit of an understatement. For longer than most will care to remember, there’s been legions of passionate cricketing fans sitting around the wireless,

hanging on the edge of their seats and riding every ball and swing of the bat. Whether it be the expertise of a guy like Bryan Waddle or the eloquence of a commentator like former captain Jeremy Coney, the coverage on the Radio Sport network has always been an enjoyable experience. And many fans will be disappointed that they won’t get to enjoy that anymore in it’s current format.

While this case is isolated to one sport, it’s another interesting turn in the world of how we watch and view sports, after enjoying years of it being quite straightforward and to the point. Now, especially with television viewing, it’s no longer a case of simply turning the television on and switching to the right channel, but instead making sure you’re subscribed to a particular streaming service, that you have a television or device that is compatible and that your internet connection is strong enough to produce the quality of footage you want. It could just about be enough to push some sporting fans over the edge and could, in some ways, really diminish the number of people engaging in sport-

ing fixtures all over the world. But that’s the world we are faced with at the end of the day. Accepting that things are changing and options, which have been readily available to us for a long time, are rapidly being replaced with new and fresher ideas that are supposed to enhance our viewing and listening pleasure. In the end, it will become just the norm but for now there’s a bit of frustration and some serious anger out there in New Zealand about the way things are headed and some people aren’t holding back on their thoughts around it either. Yesterday’s announcement continues an interesting week for NZME in the radio sphere after it was revealed that they

were going to replace a number of regional radio hosts, (none here in Ashburton, thankfully) with the well-known pairing of Jono Pryor and Ben Boyce, in the popular morning slot through the station The Hits. It too has been met with disdain and that, coupled with yesterday’s announcement that they had failed to reach an agreement with New Zealand Cricket, could have some serious impacts on their popularity going forward. New Zealand Cricket hasn’t given up hope of coming to an arrangement with another party. But some might feel a bit hollow about the fact that proclaimed home of cricket on the wireless is set to be no more, for the immediate future.

Peterson, vanished in 2007, was sentenced to 38 years in prison for murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio. In 2018, the Rev Billy Graham, a confidant of presidents and the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, died at his North Carolina home; he was 99. Ten years ago: A mistaken US missile attack killed 23 civilians in Afghanistan. Five years ago: US Defence Secretary Ash Carter made his international debut with a visit to Afghanistan to see American troops and commanders, meet with Afghan leaders and assess whether US withdrawal plans were too risky to Afghan

security. Activists, actors, and politicians gathered in New York City at the place where civil rights leader Malcolm X was shot to death 50 years earlier. One year ago: Teachers in Oakland, California, went on strike in the latest in a wave of teacher activism that had included walkouts in Denver, Los Angeles and West Virginia. Opening the first-ever Vatican summit on preventing clergy sexual abuse, Pope Francis warned 190 bishops and religious superiors that their flocks were demanding concrete action to punish predator priests and keep children safe. Today’s birthdays: Movie

director Bob Rafelson is 87. Actor Gary Lockwood is 83. Actor-director Richard Beymer is 81. Actor Peter McEnery is 80. Film/music company executive David Geffen is 77. Actress Tyne Daly is 74. Actor Anthony Daniels is 74. Tricia Nixon Cox is 74. Rock musician Jerry Harrison (The Heads) is 71. Actress Christine Ebersole is 67. Actor William Petersen is 67. Actor Kelsey Grammer is 65. Country singer Mary Chapin Carpenter is 62. Actor Kim Coates is 62. Actor Jack Coleman is 62. Actor Christopher Atkins is 59. Actor William Baldwin is 57. Rock musician Michael Ward is 53. Actress Aunjanue Ellis is 51.

Blues musician Corey Harris is 51. Country singer Eric Heatherly is 50. Rock musician Eric Wilson is 50. Rock musician Tad Kinchla is 47. Singer Rhiannon Giddens is 43. Actor Tituss Burgess is 41. Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt is 41. Comedian-actor Jordan Peele is 41. Actor Brendan Sexton III is 40. Singer Charlotte Church is 34. Actress Ashley Greene is 33. Actress Ellen Page is 33. Actor Corbin Bleu is 31. Actress Hayley Orrantia is 26. Actress Sophie Turner is 24. Thought for today: “There is nothing more horrifying than stupidity in action.” – Adlai E. Stevenson, American politician and diplomat (1900-1965). – AP

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conducted a poll on my facey page this week to see which way locals were leaning on the Cannabis Referendum 8 months out from the Election. There were 339 votes on my poll and it was a lot closer than I thought it was going to be. The No voters recorded 54 per cent of the vote. I guess I thought, with Ashburton being a conservative place, that the result would have been more comprehensive for the Nos. So why am I swinging the way of a Yes vote for legalising the personal use of cannabis? Because after a hard day’s work I’m dead clean to get home and fire up a spliff? NO! Because it will make me more funny on the radio? NO! Although it probably would! There are several reasons. Medicinal qualities is my number one reason. I’m not one hundred per cent up to speed with the proposed legislation but surely it removes all of the grey area around the use for medicinal purposes. If we can help a poor kid who

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has seizures with a few drops of a natural product then surely that is a good thing. I know a radio announcer who has tried some CBD oil drops for his back pain and he got instant relief. I’m sure that most people who live with constant pain would be very keen on some relief. Reason number two, I reckon it will allow the Police to throw more resources at more serious crime like murder, rape and the ‘P’ epidemic in our society. Some will now be yelling at the paper saying, “Cannabis is a gateway to P though”. I hear what you’re saying but I don’t agree. Is a stubbie of beer a gateway to alcoholism? I know it isn’t exactly likefor-like but I think if you have

an addictive nature you’ll be in danger of finding your way to the likes of meth. I don’t believe cannabis will aid that process. Tax, and removing the black market revenue stream, is reason three. Only one person is getting rich if I go and buy a bullet (do they still call them bullets?) from a dealer. But, if I want to grow my four plants at home, for my personal use, then I’m guessing I’d need to purchase some sort of permit or, if I wander down to the cannabis dispensary and purchase some product then Jacinda and her crew are going to get a cut of it. That revenue stream could be fed into drug education or the police maybe. Some will fear we will end up with a society full of potheads. Initially there will be a bit of a novelty factor around it but I’m sure, as I experienced first-hand in Holland, it won’t last long. A local chap who was showing me and a friend around Rotterdam in the ’90s declined to join

us in sampling some of the local product. He said he didn’t partake much at all as it affected his concentration and he really wanted to practise his English on us while giving us a guided tour of his city. He said cannabis was just part of their life and,“No big deal”. Back in the day when I did partake with my mates, I can’t remember any of us ever getting violent after a puff or two but I can’t say the same for some of us when drinking. I had a former policeman once tell me he had been to very few, if any, domestic violence call-outs with only cannabis involved but plenty with alcohol as a factor. I’m certainly not a 100 per cent Yes voter and am open to people’s thoughts around why I should be voting no. Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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he sign you see on the Vicarage which sits in front of Barker’s new shop and cafe in Geraldine reads ‘Boutique Accomodation’. The six of us who had driven there and shared the luxury aboard this imposing looking, $168,400 (+ORCs) Mercedes decided that it was a very apt description for it. For not only does it have impressive levels of space, luxury, leading-edge technology but its power comes from a silky smooth straight six diesel. It’s all very appropriate for this the largest (it’s 5.2 metres long and nearly 2 metres wide) and most luxurious flagship of the Mercedes-Benz SUV range. Resplendently clothed in an sporty AMG Line exterior package, it includes multibeam LED headlights, 21-inch alloys, side steps, a panoramic sliding sunroof and powered tailgate. It all comes together, in not only emphasising that imposing exterior styling, but making sure this family-friendly seven-seater also looks the part. As well as noted above, it’s loaded with technology, both inside and out. Of course there’s leather upholstery throughout, with power adjustability (and foldability) for the middle and rear rows. The driver and front passenger get power operated, multi-contour seats complete with heating, ventilation and very inviting massage functions. So with Mercedes saying the third row can easily accommodate passengers up to 194cm, who better to test this (and the space available) than Bernard. Along with a Canadian friend he fitted in comfortably for the duration of our 150km drive, without complaint, but of course being Bernard, not without a story or three. All in all, proof that the third row is indeed adult user-friendly. Getting in and out from there was easy as soon as we worked out which of the many switches moved and/or folded what. Thereon it was a simple procedure without any physical input needed. There’s lots of power adjustment and space for those in the second row. While three can fit comfortably there were just two for our drive (someone unkindly suggested that maybe I didn’t have any more friends). Keeping all as cool or as warm as they wish happens via the excellent multi-zone climate control system, while additional entertainment (to Bernard) comes from a thirteen-speaker, 590 watt Burmester surround sound system. The latter has voice-initiated operation and as with the “hey Mercedes” many of the other key infotainment functions can be controlled. Sitting behind the sports steering wheel complete with its smartphone-style touch and swipe controls, you see two 12.3-inch fully digital displays including a centre touchscreen. There’s sat-nav with live traffic and a great head-up display with large graphics, including the current speed limit. I liked this comprehensive head-up display, because despite its size and weighing in at close to 2500kg the GLS is capable of dispatching 0 to 100kph in a

Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC claimed, 6.3 seconds – with a top speed of 230kph! While I of course didn’t check the latter out, the manner in which this remarkably smooth, new 3.0-litre, inline six-cylinder turbo-diesel engine delivers makes the claimed figures seem definitely doable. It delivers 243kW of power, but much more importantly a seamless and continuous 700NM wave of torque. As well this engine is very quiet whilst doing domestic duties, but massaging the accelerator results in some great straightsix harmonics accompanying the surge of torque. The nine-speed automatic and the full-time 4MATIC all-wheel-drive make the best possible use of this, for whatever the wants or needs of the driver and the conditions may be. In doing this through corners the the Airmatic suspension package ensures that irrespective of its size and weight, the GLS

it remains predictable, composed and nicely poised. Only around town do you really notice its size, and the smallness of many of our parking spaces. The claimed overall fuel consumption is 7.7L/100km (8.8L/100km on our drive). With all three rows of seating in use, 355 litres of luggage can be loaded (to the top of the backrest) or with third row folded 890 litres, and 1470 litres with all rear seats folded. Load to the roof, those figures are 470, 1350 and 2400 litres respectively. Under the luggage floor there’s the always-reassuring-to-have spare wheel (a space saver but decent size one) plus space for the cargo blind. As expected safety is paramount and there’s a comprehensive suite, including nine airbags, active cruise control, active parking assist with 360° camera, lane-keeping and lane-change assist, blind

spot assist, and rear cross-traffic alert. The standard braked towing capacity is 3500kg. The optional $1900 towbar package includes towbar fitment plus trailer stabilisation, which can detect sway at speeds above 65km/h and apply compensatory braking to individual wheels. Then for those who must go bush there’s also an optional ($3500) off-road package. This adds fully variable all-wheel-drive, a low-range off-road gearbox along with variable torque distribution and underbody protection.

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Toughness – in a tuxedo

rankly, there is not a lot of news to relate about the new 2020 Holden Colorados. The alpha-model Holden ute, the nebulously named Z71, gets more areas blacked out, fender flares, extra underbody protection, a soft-drop tailgate and a durable spray-on covering for the load tray bed all for no change in the $51,490 price. There’s the new LSX model at $44,490, but it’s mainly a dress-up of the existing LS base model, and just 30 will be built. The Holden is the best steer in the pickup sector because it has the cleverest software guiding the assistance of the electric power steering system. There’s an algorithm embedded in the bits and bytes that activates when the front wheels hit bumps and makes fine steering adjustments without passing those bumps through to the driver’s hands. Which leads nicely to its next great attribute: a big payload afforded by the Gross Vehicle Mass allowance. Basically, GVM is the total maximum weight of the vehicle once it is loaded with people and payload. If a ute has a lighter powertrain than many of its rivals, as the Holden does, yet retains a chassis and suspension built for hard work, more of the GVM rating can be allocated to the stuff that the ute can carry. In other words, a Colorado, powered by a four-cylinder diesel and a six-speed automatic gearbox, can cart more load than one powered by a V6 or five-cylinder engine with a heavier 7-, 8-, or 10-speed transmission.

Yet the Holden isn’t short of grunt despite the GVM efficiency permitted by the lighter powertrain. The 2.8l Duramax engine develops a whopping 500Nm with near instant access to that peak. That’s because the shift calibration of the six-speed automatic to the 2.8 is spot

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Friday, February 21, 2020

The complete package

onda New Zealand has released a major update for the Civic Hatch, headlined firstly by the return of the RS Sport grade and introduction of Honda Sensing Safety and driver-assist technologies on this grade, along with a number of exterior styling and interior design upgrades across all variants. The new Civic Hatch builds on the momentum created by the arrival of the tenth-generation Civic range, which represented one of the most ambitious and comprehensive new model development programs ever undertaken by Honda. Renowned for its bold design and sleek styling, the Honda Civic continues to offer small hatch buyers a complete package with this latest update, delivering smart technology, affordable advanced safety, class-leading space and exceptional comfort. The advanced active safety consists of Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keep Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation, Forward Collision Warning, Collision Mitigation Braking System and High Beam Support System. The Civic is Honda’s longest running automotive nameplate and its best selling model globally, with more than 26.1 million sales since 1972. Over the course of ten generations, the Honda Civic has continuously evolved to

meet changing customer needs around the world, regularly setting the bar for fuel efficiency, driving performance and design innovation in an affordable small segment vehicle. The new Civic Hatch also introduces a number of exterior•andLatest interior design facelift refinements across the to build on • range 15,000km its premium and sporty • nature. 2.8L Turbo Diesel The Civic RS Sport Sensing hatch leads the way with new 18-inch Alloy Wheels

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February 21

Weather: Mainly Fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 12:02PM OPT 301

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 7-8-9-10-11-12 THE FITZ SPORTS BAR SPRINT C0

PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time

1 2 3 2 4 1 5 6 7 4 8 9 10

36376 Blushing Pete nwtd 46374 Sneaky Snitch nwtd F58 Homebush Murdock nwtd 35222 Homebush Gambler nwtd 67351 Mitcham Usain nwtd 85888 Pukeko Magic nwtd 48565 Nykara nwtd Rossiter nwtd 88 Homebush Durant nwtd 75777 Chelsea Smile nwtd

12:18PM OPT 302

1 2 3 4 3 5 6 4 7 8 9 10

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12:53PM OPT 304

4 3 2 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SUCK IT UP LTD SPRINT C0

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10

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1 2 3 4 5 4 6 7 3 8 9 10

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 4 8 9 10

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J & D Fahey M Dempsey J & D Fahey R Wales J & D Fahey S & B Evans J & D Fahey C Roberts G Cleeve B Pringle

33724 Cool Beans nwtd 76433 Homebush Aimee 17.34 12225 Queena Bale nwtd 53726 Opawa Waihemo 17.33 37188 Goldstar Power 17.49 15465 M’Lady Sadie 17.34

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J McInerney J McInerney C Roberts R Wales S & B Evans A Bradshaw

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J McInerney A Williams G Cleeve S & B Evans J McInerney D Lane J McInerney A Lee R Adcock K Cassidy

S & B Evans R Wales C Roberts L Waretini J McInerney J M McCook J McInerney J McInerney K Cassidy G Cleeve

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86X22 Euphoria (1) D & C McGowan 8 Tuscon Tiger (2) S Reid 9 Scottish Poacher (3) White/Berger 1 3386 The Situation (4) T Herlihy Hugo George (5) T Herlihy 36462 Hawthornden Hunk (6) J & M Teaz Ideal Lincoln 60045 Godziller (7) R Frampton 1 Barrier

9 Dress Sense (21) T Mitchell 10 9 Gouda (22) H Habraken 11 27385 Super Actor (23) R Paynter 1 12 90283 Blake (u1) N Chilcott 1

6:51PM OPT 504

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

S Rapley (J) S Reid M White T Cameron T Herlihy P Ferguson SCRATCHED R Frampton T Mitchell M McKendry A Poutama G Gillies

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3 2 1 4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

J Robinson SCRATCHED J Abernethy N Delany (J) M McKendry L Maher N Chilcott D Butcher

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DINNY JOHNSTON WAIKATO GUINEAS (MOBILE PACE) $20,000, 3YO R70., 2200m

55112 On A Roll (1) J Young 21671 Need You Now (2) R Dunn 33X28 Texas Tiger (3) P Turner Rough And Ready 21324 South Coast Arden (4) B Mangos X2172 Eagle Watch (5) White/Berger 1 Man Of Action 46248 Bad To The Bone (6) B Purdon

S Abernethy P Ferguson A Poutama SCRATCHED B Mangos M White SCRATCHED Z Butcher

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9 0015 Jack Ryan (21) S Telfer 10 Patronus Star 11 12114 Cruzee Mach (22) S Telfer 12 62086 Tommy Lincoln (23) R Green

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1 61 Viva Las Vegas (1) M Logan 2 2 Mailman (2) T Herlihy 3 50519 Emmber (3) White/Berger 1 4 42196 Bettor Get It On (4) S Telfer 5 X9X17 Marianna Bromac (5) M House 6 05317 Rough And Ready (6) A Donnelly 1 7 74759 Sarandon (7) S Telfer 8 04219 Dametoro (8) D Butcher 1

9 1 Giddy Heights (21) B & G Hughes 10 39021 Panda Girl (22) R Paynter 1 11 Forwardy 12 48212 Bankers Gold (23) S McCaffrey 13 60X42 Ocean Beach (24) P & V Blanchard

9:51PM OPT 510

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D Ferguson (J) T Herlihy M White B Butcher A Poutama S Phelan S E Butcher D Butcher M McKendry P Jeffries SCRATCHED S McCaffrey P Ferguson

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45693 Kolovos (1) J Young 84707 Vanhalem (2) C Sharpe 95309 J Bee (3) D Butcher 1 196X3 Dun It Bad (4) Craig & Tony Jamieson 1 99741 Starry Star (5) K Tarrant 96912 Tempo Rose (6) S Telfer 41145 Underthesouthernsun (7) T Herlihy 92944 Flying Steps (8) S Telfer Barrier

10:16PM OPT 511

T Herlihy P Ferguson J Stormont D Ferguson (J) Z Butcher J I Dickie M White S McCaffrey D Butcher J Abernethy M McKendry

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J Abernethy B Mangos SCRATCHED A Poutama P Ferguson M Wallis Z Butcher D Ferguson (J) S McCaffrey SCRATCHED P Jeffries J Stormont S Abernethy L Chin

February 21

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 2400m; Straight: 400m; Rail: Out 5m; Weather: Mainly Fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 1:02PM OPT 621

2-3, 4-5, 6-7 1-2-3, 5-6-7 1-2-3-4, 4-5-6-7 2-3-4-5-6-7 NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE MAIDEN 1200

$10,000, MDN F&M, 1200m PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey

1 24344 Exclaim (1) 57.5 L Robinson 1 2 9X02 Sunny Lady (10) 57.5 K & P Hughes 1 3 00323 Easy On The Eye (9) 57 A Carston 1 3 4 97X32 Just A Girl (3) 57 D Crozier 1 4 5 00327. Our Rosette (4) 57 M & M Pitman 1 6 X4394. Clubcard (5) 57 M & M Pitman 1 7 525X9 Sombra Deamor (12) 57 J & K Parsons 8 04X Youneverknow (11) 57 L & R Didham 1 9 97X Elle Makfi (2) 57 M & M Pitman 1 10 0 Madam Sequoia (6) 57 B & R Wilson 11 00570 Bella Eve (7) 57 C Spittles 12 Vardon Road (8) 57 A Carston 1

2 1

Y Chew (a4)2 S Toolooa (a3) D Prastiyou3 C Johnson 1 T Moseley 4 S Wynne T Comignaghi B Murray K Chowdhoory (a2) J Fawcett (a1) R Mudhoo (a2) K Asano (a2)

1:37PM 622

$10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m

2:12PM 623

$11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1800m

OPT

1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 3 9 10 11

1 4

OPT

1 3 2 4

BLACK DOG FURNITURE WAIKATO BOP CUP (HCP PACE)

X2331 L L Cool J (1) T Herlihy 43464 Bugalugs (2) C Webber 25555 Fleeting Grin (3) C Webber 91057 Comic Book Hero (1) R Darby 66343 About Turn (2) White/Berger 1 14237 Callie’s Delight (3) J & J Dickie 34X19 Mach Little Soaky (u1) White/Berger 1 3750X Red Reactor (1) S McCaffrey 35X06 Racketeers Boy (2) D Butcher 1 31712 American Me (3) D Gale 72641 Shillelagh (4) M House

9:21PM OPT 509

2 1

S E Butcher SCRATCHED B Butcher D Butcher

74763 Safrakova (1) L Chin X6190 Lady Be Good (2) K Marshall 1 42321 Presidential Jewel (1) R Villiger 031X3 Molly Bones (2) R Paynter 1 05001 Monkey Selfie (u1) N Chilcott 1 16352 She Reigns (u1) G Rogerson 72121 Pretty Majestic (1) R Dunn 24917 Sunny Glenis (2) B Purdon X2314 Tickle Me Pink (3) T Herlihy 34812 Kenny’s Dream (4) T Herlihy

8:51PM 508

OPT

MiNDFOOD MAGAZINE MOBILE PACE

1 Jackhammer Joe 2 76199 Betterbebetter (1) Cooney/Hopkins 3 X30X5 Lagertha (2) J & J Dickie 4 06790 Edamfast (3) A Matthews 5 32144 Brookies Jaffa (4) J & M Teaz 6 13223 Olivia Rachel (5) S Telfer 7 X8791 Madame Connoistre (6) J & J Dickie 8 55641 Mac’s Tomado (7) N Chilcott 1 9 93212 Benjamin Button (u1) S Abernethy

6:22PM OPT 503

7:51PM 506

OPT

B Butcher S Phelan A Harrison (J) K Marshall D Ferguson (J)

6313 Mums Star (1) R Paynter 1 A Poutama 24412 Still Eyre (2) E Rowden D Ferguson (J) 32710 Manchester On Fire (3) Wallis/Hackett T Mitchell 48467 Danke (4) G Martin 1 G Martin 61370 The Last Gamble (5) D Moore D Moore 39214 Battle Commander (u1) Ted & Brett Edwards B Edwards P5071 Skee King (u2) T Hall 1 F Schumacher (J) 64435 Fira (1) A Donnelly 1 S Phelan 41568 Tears Of Joy (2) Z Butcher Z Butcher 42321 Presidential Jewel (3) R Villiger J I Dickie 73086 Luck Of The Moment (4) P & V Blanchard J Stormont 51822 Natty Pagger (u1) T Herlihy T Cameron 08504 Our Spitfire (u2) Wallis/Hackett M McKendry 44343 Need Luck (u1) D Butcher 1 B Butcher 44282 The Hulk (u2) A Matthews S Abernethy

8:21PM 507

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 1-2-3, 5-6-7, 9-10-11 2-3-4-5, 8-9-10-11 6-7-8-9-10-11 1-DAY.CO.NZ MOBILE PACE

9 60427 Manhattan Sunshine (21) T Herlihy 10 Sheza Honey (22) N Chilcott 1 11 X5795 Chillysjustashadow (23) I Small 12 X0099 Patagonian Princess (u1) T Hall 1

5:52PM OPT 502

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 10 11 4 12 13 2 14 1 15

OPT

February 21

X7920 Prop Rock (1) M Hjalmarsson 77085 Nicky Jay (2) K Goss Ticktockpocketwatch 36788 Reckon Im Smart (3) L Driver We Have A Mach Two 73 Sumatime Kiwi (4) P & V Blanchard 767X Alexia Rose (5) R MacKenzie 75464 Comedy Act (6) T Hall 1

86666 Down The Hatch (21) S Telfer 99383 Sarabi (22) T Hall 1 40P02 To Sir With Love (23) A Donnelly 1 20040 Itsthefinalcountdown (24) K Marshall 1 P70PX Deer Hunter (u1) N Chilcott 1

7:21PM 505

OPT

$1,685, C2q, 295m

$8,000, NON-WINNERS & MR40., 2200m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 2 11 4 12 13

I PAVE CONCRETE SPRINT HEAT 5 C2Q

64323 Cash A Roo 17.27 74386 Opawa Hypo 17.27 13268 Raquel Allen 17.47 X3713 Jealous Affair 17.47 33131 Punch On Scooby 17.77 32335 Jinja Liv 17.52 61687 Black Dan 17.60 51586 Homebush Boden 17.44 64686 Mulberry Minx 17.34 77738 Eternal Debt 17.29

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 5:24PM OPT 501

$1,685, C2q, 295m

I PAVE CONCRETE SPRINT HEAT 2 C2Q

I PAVE CONCRETE SPRINT HEAT 4 C2Q

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1000m; Weather: Mainly Fine

1 4 I PAVE CONCRETE SPRINT HEAT 1 C2Q 3 J McInerney J McInerney J M McCook M Grant Mitchell & Smith J McInerney G Cleeve S & B Evans K Cassidy R Adcock

J McInerney J McInerney K Cassidy Mitchell & Smith C Steele M Grant L Waretini J McInerney G Cleeve R Adcock

Today at Cambridge

$1,365, C0, 295m

B Freeman J M McCook J McInerney J McInerney K Cassidy J McInerney C Roberts J McInerney J McInerney R Wales

$1,685, C2q, 295m

b M5 Cambridge Harness

$2,390, C0, 520m

A Joyce R Wales M Grant A Bradshaw S & B Evans S & B Evans S Hindson R Wales

I PAVE CONCRETE SPRINT HEAT 3 C2Q

34677 Bashful Buffy 17.17 65612 Jetstream Marley 17.32 64376 Broken Penniless 17.40 13686 Kia Tere nwtd 21543 Elite Blueblood 17.63 27171 St Andrews 17.61 57X36 Regal Jock nwtd 2X526 Would My Friend 17.42 37476 Mega Dream nwtd 64686 Mulberry Minx 17.34

3:12PM 312

OPT

H Anderton J McInerney R Adcock G Cleeve

31485 Punch On Jessie nwtd 47588 Homebush Comet 17.44 31137 Mulberry Brit 17.43 64418 Tonkawa 17.42 58827 Mitcham Becky 17.34 46122 Smash Achiever 17.16 13424 Prince Zulu 17.31 36374 Blazing Banjo nwtd 77738 Eternal Debt 17.29 37476 Mega Dream nwtd

2:56PM 311

OPT

SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES C2

55212 Yi Feng 17.28 66422 Punch On Buzz 17.28 42175 Dream Runner 17.26 85654 Smash Calling 17.34 87157 Paringi Pam 17.39 48365 Homebush Velma 17.46 62156 Know Approval 17.28 57448 Famous Lee nwtd 64686 Mulberry Minx 17.34 37476 Mega Dream nwtd

2:21PM 309

OPT

C Steele J McInerney A Bradshaw G Cleeve S & B Evans J McInerney R Wales J McInerney J McInerney J McInerney

1 4 2 3 3 4 5 2 6 1 7 8 9 10

LIVAMOL SPRINT C0

32114 Opawa Slick 30.23 65416 Stumpy Bill 30.61 41511 Mr Blackjack 30.16 8X514 Opawa Pink 30.65 27745 Student Loan 30.32 43411 Goldstar Yankee 30.37 58411 Viking Mafia 30.44 24553 Orina Allen 30.44 56652 Know Denying 30.37 35167 Replica Rango 30.47

2:03PM OPT 308

1 2

42542 Sea Spray Ash nwtd 6 Button It nwtd 43423 Mitcham Magic nwtd 7 Homebush Ivy nwtd 78456 Mulberry Tip nwtd Double Queenie nwtd Quincy Bale nwtd 45775 Impressive Gift nwtd 36875 Homebush Showoff nwtd 78666 Opawa Pauline nwtd

1:46PM 307

OPT

$1,365, C0, 295m

23258 Dyna Trevor 17.42 32637 Khatia 17.67 37476 Mega Dream nwtd 77738 Eternal Debt 17.29

2:37PM OPT 310

ISLINGTON TAVERN STAKES C0

23438 Jinja Toni nwtd 8787 My Bentley nwtd 32523 Stylish Stepper nwtd Ripslinger Roxy nwtd Slippery Suzie nwtd Goldstar Darwin nwtd 88X58 Princess Romaine nwtd 22225 Miss Malia nwtd

1:28PM 306

OPT

J McInerney Hart & Taylor J McInerney S Hindson J M McCook H Cairns R Wales J McInerney J McInerney J McInerney

C Roberts S & B Evans S & B Evans N Wanhalla M Grant R Wales A Bradshaw J & D Fahey

1 53345 King Theoden nwtd 2 78X Homebush Captain nwtd 3 233 Mitcham Goldie nwtd 4 64743 Knocka Know How nwtd 5 Goldstar Harlowe nwtd 6 7 Miss June nwtd 7 3636F Yappy Yap nwtd 8 Mitcham Rob nwtd 9 88 Homebush Durant nwtd 10 886 Homebush Poppy nwtd

1:11PM OPT 305

$1,365, C0, 295m

STEVE ANNGOW DRAPES & BLINDS 0272719588 STAKEC0 $2,390, C0, 520m

1 Usain Bale nwtd 2 Goldstar Aria nwtd 3 24 Justin Lincoln nwtd 4 585F5 Cancun nwtd 5 834 Smooth Step nwtd 6 78766 Carlos nwtd 7 Mayhem Made nwtd 8 85622 Bobble nwtd

1 3

4 2 1

R Wales Hart & Taylor J McInerney J McInerney J McInerney J McInerney J M McCook M & P Binnie J McInerney C Roberts

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG SCHULTZ SPRINT C0

2 Homebush Ariana nwtd 245 Ghost Mode nwtd 45384 Mitcham Nikorima nwtd Cool Hand Lester nwtd 22 Bees Are Buzzing nwtd 2755 Savage Knight nwtd 4363 Go Blue nwtd 88 Lady Sobers nwtd 36875 Homebush Showoff nwtd 57F86 Mitcham Queen nwtd

12:36PM OPT 303

2 4 1 3

$1,365, C0, 295m Trainer

7 8 9 10

Compiled by

PUNTERS CHALLENGE 4 APRIL - ENTER NOW 1200

34262 Mediterranean Star (6) 60 S Marsh 1 K Asano (a2) 77105 Admiral Rous (7) 58 K McCauley K Williams 57620 Where Angels Walk (10) 57.5 C Spittles R Mudhoo (a2)2 145 Rocket Ship (5) 57 K & P Hughes 1 S Toolooa (a3)1 X3860 Swiss Eire (1) 57 M & M Pitman 1 T Comignaghi 9340X Reliable Glow (2) 56.5 M & M Pitman 1 K Chowdhoory (a2) 393X4 Skaaboom (4) 56.5 J Blackadder S Wynne 50485 Lincoln Zephyr (8) 56 C Trembath C Campbell (a1)3 13776 Miss Tilly Winks (9) 55.5 R McKay J Fawcett (a1) 8600X Sainted Pearl (11) 55 L & R Didham 1 Y Chew (a4) 00700 Iffida (3) 54 Charles/Corbett T Moseley4

DAPHNE BANNAN MEMORIAL 1800

1 46333 Pinup Coup (2) 59 M & M Pitman 1 2 Tuilana 3 04130. Red River Rock (1) 56.5 A Carston 1 4 32766 Pop ’n’ Rock (5) 56.5 T & L Prendergast 5 X6180 Shock And Awe (3) 54 B Tapper 6 169X0 Sulu Sea (4) 54 Champion/Murphy 1

K Chowdhoory (a2) SCRATCHED K Asano (a2) K Williams J Fawcett (a1)1 T Comignaghi

2:47PM 624

CANTERBURY EQUINE CLINIC MAIDEN 1800 2

3:21PM 625

CLARE YARDLEY BARRISTER MAIDEN 1400

3:57PM 626

6 WALKER DAVEY SEARELLS LTD CHARTERED ACCTS. 2000

4:37PM 627

OPT

$10,000, MDN, 1800m 3

1 95223 Five Princes (7) 58.5 C Spittles 2 039X5. Whereabouts (6) 58.5 M Weastell 3 44557 Mr Fahrenheit (9) 58.5 S Clark 4 00007. Artic Warrior (1) 58.5 L Dobbs 5 00X80 Chorister (4) 58.5 I Rogers 1 6 X3799. Grab The Bar (3) 58.5 R McKay 7 20674 Chitter Chat (12) 56.5 B Tapper 4 8 0X904 Volvik (11) 56.5 T & L Prendergast 9 53X70 Rockwithme (5) 56.5 A McKay 10 Secretaria 3 11 03696 Star Wars Princess (8) 56.5 S McCarty 12 78220 Vivace Lady (2) 56 Kennedy/Furlong 1 1 13 8382 Zipitsweetie (10) 56 M & M Pitman 1 OPT

$10,000, MDN, 1400m

1 95242 Hombre (8) 58.5 J & K Parsons 2 08626 Resuscitate (11) 58.5 B Tapper 3 09367 Bogatyr (6) 58.5 T & L Prendergast 4 48X47. Mr Tool (9) 58.5 F Robertson 1 5 06808 Jiminy Cricket (4) 58.5 S Clark 6 6X Keep Quiet (5) 58 A Carston 1 7 7X650 Yannick (1) 58 J Bullard 1 8 0 My Sova (2) 58 J & K Parsons 3 9 40534 Recommended Flight (14) 56.5 R Beckett 4 10 5X563 Athene (13) 56.5 N Ridley 1 11 X0340. Te Mokopuna (7) 56.5 S McCarty 12 Dancing In The Sky (3) 56.5 A McKay 13 00 Fionnuala (12) 56.5 S Hewitt 14 8X90 Just A Promiss (10) 56 D Crozier 1

1 2

OPT

C Johnson B Morgenrood K Williams S Toolooa (a3) R Beeharry (a3)4 K Asano (a2) L Callaway3 2 T Comignaghi 1 S Wynne T Moseley C Campbell (a1) R Mudhoo (a2) J Anderson (a4) J Fawcett (a1)

$10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2000m

1 75821 Effervescent (10) 59 S Marsh 1 2 63745 Head Office (5) 59 Charles/Corbett 3 55310 Jack Be Quick (8) 58 J & K Parsons 4 30080 Iskander (3) 58 P Harris 4 5 07726 Run Forrest Run (9) 56 S Clark 3 6 043X5 Baby Menaka (4) 55.5 J & K Parsons 1 7 03002 Sure Is (6) 55 J & K Parsons 8 07847. Prediction (7) 55 M Weastell 9 46098 Producer (2) 55 K Moore 10 X8669 Shaz The Bank (1) 54 K & P Hughes 1 OPT

C Johnson K Mudhoo T Moseley B Murray B Morgenrood4 J Fawcett (a1) K Williams2 S Wynne1 K Asano (a2) SCRATCHED C Campbell (a1) T Comignaghi K Chowdhoory (a2)3

B Murray T Moseley1 C Johnson L Callaway R Beeharry (a3) C Campbell (a1) T Comignaghi2 K Asano (a2)3 R Mudhoo (a2)4 D Prastiyou

RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE 1600

$10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m

1 80232 Augustace (2) 60 S Robertson 1 S Toolooa (a3) 2 19064 Charlie Awesome (7) 58.5 S Marsh 1 K Asano (a2) 3 02339 Highly Unlikely (8) 58 M & M Pitman 1 K Chowdhoory (a2) 4 61808 Monash (5) 57.5 Champion/Murphy 1 T Comignaghi4 4 5 05207 Ataahuadreamsrfree (1) 56.5 N Ridley 1 B Hong (a3) 6 588X7 Mamba (4) 55 N Ridley 1 K Mudhoo 7 63085. Miss Tanira (6) 54.5 B Tapper S Wynne2 8 169X0 Sulu Sea (3) 54.5 Champion/Murphy 1 T Moseley1 9 73900 Fine And Dandee (10) 54 N Lloyd 1 R Mudhoo (a2) 10 3X800 Stirling Lady (9) 54 J & K Parsons C Johnson

2 1 3

GUARDIAN

b M7 Invercargill Harness

Today at Ascot Park

1 Robyns Shadow (21) R & C Wilson 30432 Triroyale Brigade (22) N Williamson 11 33291 Major Meister (23) Barclay/Ellis 12 44701 Dark Rage (24) W McEwan 13 311X0 Diamond Party (25) M Purvis

3 10

February 21

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1029m; Weather: A few showers DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 3:40PM OPT 701

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 5-6-7-8-9-10 ZILCO PRODUCTS FILLIES & MARES PACE $10,000,

NON-WIN 3YO+ F&M MR40–MR47., 2200m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

000X0 Kennington Girl (1) P Andrews 44096 A Smidgen More (2) A Stack 28X09 Arizona Doll (3) L Wilson 2500X Miss Ivy (4) B McIntyre 50988 Bub’s VC (5) A Paisley 47827 Von Art (6) R & C Wilson 99664 Crosso’s Cullect (7) T Stratford 9030X Smokin Annie (8) B McLellan

R McIlwrick N Williamson J Morrison (J) B Williamson A Armour C Ferguson B Orange B McLellan

9 90P Millwood Cleopatra (21) A Stuart 10 5808X Change Up Dulc (22) A Dickey 11 X0008 Sweet Chilli (u1) R & C Wilson

T Chmiel A Beck K McNaught (J)

2 3 1 4

Barrier

4:06PM 702

OPT

2 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 3 10 11 12 13 4 14

ILT RACEDAY 1ST MARCH MOBILE PACE

$8,000, R40-R50, 2200m

07608 Myrcella (1) G & C Lee 55097 Pick Six Telf (2) B Gray 32218 Mighty George (3) C Barron 45740 Kagee VC (4) D McLachlan 00300 Dismara (5) C Laurenson 18234 The White Rabbit (6) K Larsen 60783 Lock It In Eddie (7) T McGrannachan 46817 Indulgence (8) H Hunter Barrier

24752 Stay Aboard (21) M G Brown 07626 Better Galleon (22) R Wilson 78680 Franco Riot (23) J & A Lethaby 00595 Nightmarch (24) M Kerr 69903 Magnetic Watch (25) R Swain 99837 Delight (26) T Stratford

4:33PM OPT 703

4:58PM OPT 704

$10,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+, 2700m

S Walkinshaw B Williamson E Swain

REGENT CAR COURT MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO+ R60-R80., 2200m

1 25104 Dachy (1) I Goodman 2 33252 Nota Bene Denario (2) B Gray 3 40X7X Mighty Flying Art (3) M G Brown 4 22651 Just Wondering (4) J Hay 5 77336 Kilowatt Kid (5) A Black 6 5X670 Please Shuddup (6) M G Brown 7 27201 Lawrence (7) A Black 8 56030 Memphis Tennessee (8) T Chmiel

4 3 2 1

Barrier

9 11313 Pembrook Playboy (21) N Williamson 10 01653 Bridesdale Robyn (22) R & C Wilson

6:03PM OPT 706 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

$9,000, 4YO+ R40-R55. JUN.D, 2200m

500X4 Cheddar Made Beta (1) S Breen 40271 Black Ops (2) A Beck 93616 The Night Watchman (3) R Swain 07031 Lilac Becky (4) D Taylor Love The Blues 64585 Bunter’s Dream (5) P Hunter 06730 Airwaves (6) C Laurenson 19490 Bonny’s Gem (7) M Purvis Barrier

12 Swell Time 13 36017 Ideal Glacier (24) A Paisley

6:32PM 707 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

N Williamson C Ferguson

DIAMONDS DAY 26TH APRIL JUNIOR DRIVERS MBL PACE

2 9 99202 Bottle Rock (21) R Ferguson 3 10 21652 Jacks N Jazz (22) G & J Knight 4 11 9800X Hazer (23) B Gray

OPT

S Tomlinson (J) A Beck B Barclay J Hay M Williamson B Orange B Williamson T Chmiel

G Thornley (J) K Tomlinson (J) T Larsen (J) SCRATCHED K McNaught (J)

ALL THINGS HARNESS OWNERSHIP MOBILE PACE

$10,000, 3YO+ R52-R59., 2200m

70635 Franco Huntington (1) D McLachlan 05813 Holy Havoc (2) H Hunter 01758 Vintage Rose (3) R Gutsell 1654 Bundoran (4) J & A Lethaby 26735 Dangerous (5) T McGrannachan 45205 Bella Sara (6) Barclay/Ellis 22514 Tartan Trilogy (7) C Faithful 07723 Deus Ex (8) G & J Knight Barrier

M Hurrell (J) S Tomlinson (J) J Campbell (J) E Barron (J) SCRATCHED S O'Reilly (J) J Morrison (J) A Cameron (J)

J Morrison (J) P Hunter S Tomlinson (J) T Chmiel B Williamson K Barclay S Walkinshaw M Williamson

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2 3 1

1 2 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3 2 1

NON-WIN 2YO+ F&M MR48–MR50., 2200m

Barrier

$10,000, R40-R63 SpecHcp, 2700m

E Barron (J) B Orange T Larsen (J) B Williamson R Stevens N Williamson K Tomlinson (J) J Hay

SOUTHLAND EXPRESS PACE $10,000, NONWINNERS 3YO+ MR47–MR50., 2200m

1 60 Fireball (1) G Hunter 2 70 The Irish Lion (2) K Larsen 3 7 Call Me Keith (3) H Hunter 4 Motor Mouth (4) M G Brown 5 065 Art Profile (5) R Hope 6 425 Longueval (6) N Williamson 7 Tinder Surprise (7) A Swain 8 6864 Love On The Rocks (8) Barclay/Ellis Barrier

9 10 11 12

SCRATCHED B Williamson K McNaught (J) B Barclay A Beck T Chmiel S Tomlinson (J) E Barron (J)

9 ALWAYS B MIKI STANDING AT ALABAR HANDICAP TROT

42359 Rydgemont Milly (1) M & D Shirley 95588 Spotlight The Valley (2) R Wilson 94158 Tolkien (3) K Larsen 34734 Christmas Babe (4) A Black 52725 Dipendra (1) T Stevens 11X62 Chinese Whisper (u1) N Williamson P1628 Jimmy Carter (u2) P Williamson 23229 Rebel Kibbybones (u3) J Hay

8:01PM 710

OPT

C Ferguson N Williamson B Barclay B Orange A Cameron (J)

MCKNIGHT & BROWN FILLIES & MARES PACE $10,000,

Tac Mac 03432 Just Cheddar (1) A Black 67 Arco (2) C Barron 5445 Broadbeach (3) L Pearson Cautious Galleon (4) M G Brown 336X American Eyretime (5) T Chmiel 30X Scrittore (6) M G Brown 22240 Baileys Diamond (7) D Taylor

7:32PM 709

OPT

687 Hayden Bromac (21) K Larsen Major Fernco (22) W Adams Raksjameson 07 Jaccka Oliver (23) B Gray

C Ferguson K Larsen P Hunter B Barclay M Hurrell (J) N Williamson B Orange K Barclay

M Williamson J Morrison (J) SCRATCHED T Larsen (J)

d M9 Whanganui Dogs

February 21

Weather: Mainly Fine DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 4:23PM OPT 921

1 2 3 4 1 5 2 6 4 7 8 9 10

1 2 3 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 2 3 3 4 5 6 4 7 8 9 10

2 1

1 2 3 3 4 5 1 6 7 4 8 9 10

24368 Ohana Lad nwtd 53322 Fare Dodger 17.81 17423 Go Ash 17.61 65183 Bigtime Cutie 17.82 38568 Millie Prince 17.72 X4352 Bavaro nwtd 48184 Alamein Stryda 17.74 88474 Giraffe Club 17.70 18774 Token Vikkers 17.75 47366 Zara Zara 17.81

$2,505, C1f, 520m

M Olden S Kite L Cole B Mitchell A Turnwald A Turnwald J & D Bell P B Briggs B Hodgson Ross & Voyce

$2,035, C3q, 305m

L Cole J & D Bell J McInerney M Flipp K Gommans Agent & Williams G & S Fredrickson F Kite M Flipp N Udy

KERNOW CONSTRUCTION C3 SPRINT

22687 Rowdy Ruby 17.75 22686 Bigtime Honey 17.65 43215 Dino The Fox 17.74 44723 Bigtime Bronx 17.65 45276 Justa Gift 17.62 35383 Bigtime Leo 17.75 52552 Mr. Postman 17.85 64528 Bigtime Charlote 17.77 47366 Zara Zara 17.81 44476 Idol Duke 17.72

6:11PM OPT 925

J McInerney N Udy D P Symes N Udy G & S Fredrickson B Marsh S Kite N Udy J McInerney J McInerney

LASER PLUMBING C3 SPRINT

35744 Big Time Frosty 17.57 31512 Cawbourne Moss 17.66 13858 Summer Glee 17.66 25375 Collect A Dream 17.81 76451 Dyna Diode nwtd 31848 Guru’s Choice 17.76 34178 Bigtime Sam 17.80 54416 Bigtime On Track 17.68 44476 Idol Duke 17.72 18774 Token Vikkers 17.75

5:43PM OPT 924

7:42PM 928

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 8 9 10

3 1 2

1 2

$2,035, C3q, 305m

S Kite L Cole K Gommans G & S Fredrickson J & D Bell P Clark N Udy L Cole M Flipp M Flipp

FIRST SECURITY C3 SPRINT

$2,035, C3q, 305m

K Gommans M Goodier M Flipp L Cole J & D Bell G & S Fredrickson Kettlewell & Phillips L Cole N Udy M Flipp

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 3 4 5 6 4 7 8 9 10

$2,390, C4, 305m

Agent & Williams L Cole L Cole L Cole G & S Fredrickson N Udy M Olden F Kite B Marsh M Olden

G & S Fredrickson G & S Fredrickson L Cole L Cole G Hodgson L Cole G & S Fredrickson L Cole L Cole B Hodgson

$4,030, C3/4, 520m

M Goodier L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole Ross & Voyce M Olden L Cole

RED SNAPPER SEAFOODS, CHRISTCHURCH C1/C2 $1,685, C1/2, 305m

B Hodgson L Cole B Goldsack L Cole J McInerney S Gommans R Murray N Udy D P Symes N Udy

QUALITY INN COLLEGIATE WANGANUI C1/C2

68542 Alamein Tane 17.86 31714 Allegro Lexxi 17.76 33517 Elouera Mist 18.11 36234 Bigtime Chris 17.56 43664 Sedgebrook Sally 17.90 83817 Blitzem Gem 17.96 64372 Big Time Dusty 17.80 255F1 Shamrock Green 17.85 66833 Bigtime Coco 17.72 75672 Zara Daiken 17.93

Tomorrow at Ashburton

Kettlewell & Phillips L Cole J & D Bell G & S Fredrickson F Kite S Gommans L Cole B Goldsack D P Symes N Udy

February 22

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 5-6-7-8-9-10 ASHBURTON GUARDIAN TROT

$8,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+, 2400m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver

1 2 3 4 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4 15 1 16

Sonoma Tyron (1) P O'Reilly 94230 Steel Dust (2) T McMillan 6X0 Bacardi Pride (3) M Edmonds 304X0 Ruby Seddon (4) J Howe Phoebe Amore (5) M Edmonds 00 Mentalist (6) C McDowell 50X08 Dreamsinthe Mist (7) G & N Hope 46660 Pastrana (8) W Stapleton X8007 Raining In My Heart (9) A Garters Sonny Lachlan (10) R Holmes 92560 Zsahara (11) K Ford 56309 It Wasn’t Me (u1) G Turner 70X60 Jaguar Bay (u2) Wakelin/Noble 9X507 Same (u3) L & J Smith 26P00 Mono Gamble (u4) S Smolenski X0058 KD Hawk (u5) B Butt

12:15PM OPT 832

4 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1:25PM 834

OPT

G O'Reilly T McMillan M Edmonds J W Cox S Ottley L O'Reilly B Orange J Morrison (J) T Duley (J) R Holmes S Tomlinson (J) C D Thornley P Wakelin J Smith S Smolenski B Butt

J Dunn M Williamson B Orange C D Thornley S McNally B Butt R Holmes

C D Thornley S Tomlinson (J) B Williamson B Crothers J Ford R Holmes B Butt R Jenkins J Dunn J Markham K Tomlinson (J) J Young-Grant K Cox B Orange S Ottley

NEWLANDS AUTO ELECTRICAL MARES MOBILE TROT

$11,000, 4YO+ Mares R40-R70., 1609m

I Cameron SCRATCHED J Smith J Dunn M Edmonds S McNally G O'Reilly D White B Orange

10 60190 Missie Castleton (21) C Markham 2 11 16146 Lisa Marie P (22) P Williamson 12 60539 Sioux Princess (u1) Jones/Hill

C Markham M Williamson S Ottley

Barrier

2:00PM 835

OPT

4 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2 10

2 4 1 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

NEVELE R FILLIES SERIES (HEAT 3) MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO+, Up-R70 W/C., 1609m

74084 Ride In A Concorde (1) N McGrath 78086 Lulu Le Mans (2) Jones/Hill X3833 Miss Impression (3) M Shinn 52225 Maharani (4) M Kerr 6X70 Narcissist (5) M Shinn 3 Vesnina (6) D Keast 9X Annie Richter (7) T Chmiel 33516 Silver Lady (8) K Barron 057 Velvet (9) N McGrath Barrier

69175 I’ll Write The Story (21) K Cox

2:38PM 836

OPT

MASTERGUARD FIRE & SECRUITY MOBILE PACE

$9,000, 3YO+ R40-R51,R52 W/C., 1609m

06680 Jungle Gem (1) B Borcoskie 62085 Senorita Margarita (2) B Negus 14452 Already Gone (3) B Ward X5006 Prince Art (4) R Dunn 9X640 Pembrook Legacy (5) L Hanrahan 40004 Chloe’s Joy (6) S Nuttall 81400 Ideologist (7) P & M Robertson 65120 Scared Stiff (8) T Chmiel 7196 Look Sharp (9) G O'Reilly Barrier

3:13PM 837

OPT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

NEUMANN’S TYRES VIPAL HAMBLETONIAN TROT (G3)

$30,000, 3YO., 1609m

9X012 Midnight Dash (1) G & N Hope 048 Tramps Like Us (2) D Keast 2081P Kiwitrix (3) N Williamson 0 Andoverlov (4) P Nairn 2X113 Cracker Hill (5) B Williamson 34521 Vacation Hill (6) K Townley 8X170 One Guz Hall (7) M Purdon X2221 Musculature Metro (8) J Harrington 140X1 Muscle Mountain (9) G & N Hope Barrier

3:48PM 838

1 3 2 4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

4 1 3 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

B Orange T Williams J Dunn

$30,000, 2YO., 1609m

21 Krug (1) Dalgety/Purdon Boyzhavtime (2) Jones/Hill Alta Sensation (3) Dalgety/Purdon Himself (4) B Butt Nevada (5) Purdon/Rasmussen 3D First Class (6) Purdon/Rasmussen Franco Marek (7) D Jones Deceptive Lee (8) D Mitchell

$11,000, 4YO+ Mares R75., 1609m

Barrier

J Dunn T Williams R Close B Hope (J) C D Thornley S O'Reilly (J) B Orange G O'Reilly

PAPER PLUS ASHBURTON MOBILE PACE

$9,000, 3YO+ R52-R60., 1609m

86510 Ohoka Chopper (1) D Mitchell 03810 I’m Jimmy James (2) P & M Robertson 37157 Peraki Reactor (3) G Payne 094X0 Glenthorne (4) K Chapman 1455X Pocket Watch (5) Dalgety/Purdon X6016 Copperfield (6) M Purdon 14074 Champagneandwine (7) M Shinn 21907 Jazelle (8) M Pash 30X09 Nimah Franco (9) T Chmiel Barrier

10 25980 Only In America (21) M DeFilippi 11 3X411 Claus (22) R Todd 12 Donegal Davy Boyd

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B Orange S Ottley N Purdon B Butt T Williams N Rasmussen C Markham G O'Reilly

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY BOB HARRISON MARES PACE

30442 Soundslikeart (1) R Dunn 73322 Anamajor (2) R Dunn 12510 Elo Louise (3) R Todd 21160 Mossdale Art (4) G & N Hope 47127 Nemera Franco (5) S McRae 69121 Lilac Star (6) D Taylor 31475 Kendra (7) G & N Hope 31160 Enchantee (8) N Le Lievre

4:58PM OPT 840

C D Thornley D Keast (J) M Williamson B Butt B Williamson S Ottley N Purdon G Smith B Hope (J)

8 CANSTAFF NEW ZEALAND SAPLING STAKES MBL PACEG3

Barrier

4:23PM 839

OPT

B Borcoskie J Young-Grant M Anderson J Dunn S McNally B Orange T Williams T Chmiel S O'Reilly (J) S Ottley M Williamson

10 13 The Last One (21) K Barron 2 11 15X16 Tailored Elegance (22) Purdon/Rasmussen 4 12 70724 One Majic Kenny (u1) R Dunn OPT

S Ottley G O'Reilly M Anderson J Morrison (J) B Butt T Chmiel B Orange S Tomlinson (J) K Cox

10 42187 Madiba (21) Jones/Hill 11 10000 Bird Of Paradise (22) B Ward

4 3 ASHBURTON MSA LIQUOR CENTRE MOBILE PACE 1 $8,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+., 1609m 2

52 Styx Kiwi (1) R Dunn 7X098 Mighty Reactor (2) B Mowbray 33748 Mossman (3) P Court 07608 Pembrook Tilly (4) M Pash 47X70 Strong Enough (5) L Hanrahan 23245 For Today (6) D Keast 25500 Chase The Hat Trick (7) K Chapman

PHILIP MCDONALD MEMORIAL TROT

90759 Bright Glow (1) I Cameron In Sequence 34705 Some Time (2) L & J Smith 19056 Crusher Collins (3) L Bond 87511 Chivasion (4) M Edmonds 26488 Monrika (5) M Howard X6133 Full Of Hope (6) R Todd 11550 Far From True (7) D & S White 10329 Majestic Chevron (8) N McGrath

1 4 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

T Williams

$9,000, 3YO+ R40-R55, 2400m

1 09686 Red Harbour (1) K James 2 10P03 Grand Princess (2) N Harris 3 33350 Zoned Scarlett (3) B Williamson 4 88060 Majestic Action (4) B Crothers 1 5 1044 Call This Fun (5) A Ford 3 6 X3215 Kahress (6) R Holmes 2 7 71X Insist The Win (7) B Butt 8 50789 Global Flight (8) J & A Lethaby 9 059P8 Take After Me (9) G Scott 10 40808 DD’s Super Stuart (10) C Markham 11 40X0X Hengroen (11) S Harding 12 74827 She’s Allthe Craze (12) B Negus 13 10003 Rites Of Zhou (u1) K Cox 4 14 18060 Chevron Action (u2) Dalgety/Purdon 15 37457 Chasing Great (u3) K Townley

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1497m; Weather: Few Showers

12:53PM OPT 833

$1,685, C1/2, 305m

b M8 Ashburton Harness

Barrier

$2,860, C4/5, 305m

PALMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C3/C4

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 11:45AM OPT 831

8 42544 He’s Aflyin (8) R Dunn

CPF INSURANCE C4/C5

72211 Articulator 17.79 15156 Allegro Lanie 17.80 46271 Barbarossa Boy 17.74 44577 Paris End 17.66 38321 Nippa-A-Spot 17.82 26148 Bigtime Hannah 17.80 38317 Ahuroa Prince 18.11 66221 Zara Fab 18.03 66833 Bigtime Coco 17.72 75585 Token Pick 18.15

9:11PM OPT 931

2 1

ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C4

23273 Electrical Storm 30.46 57447 Big Time Dynasty 30.37 57825 Simply Smooth 30.29 43341 Big Time Jackson 30.67 71666 Bigtime Forest 30.20 76412 Skinny Binny 30.60 24133 Kongs Out Again 30.42 65478 Big Time Spot 30.82

8:41PM OPT 930 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

L Cole L Cole L Cole W Kite L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole

32542 Funky Facts 18.17 36515 Bigtime Emjay 17.52 14736 Bigtime Bee 17.52 35616 Bigtime Lizzy 17.65 37636 Billy’s Churn 17.95 6147F Bees And Birds 17.68 77128 Big Time Flash 17.60 544F1 Big Time Chance 17.58 68521 Big Time Billie 17.65 57356 Funzalo 17.61

8:11PM OPT 929

$2,860, C1/2, 520m

22214 Guru Secret 17.67 33564 Big Time Clare 17.73 24723 Big Time Lebron 17.62 81377 Bigtime Leads 17.95 25735 Dynamite Danger 17.69 51418 Opawa Flash 17.71 54215 Criminal Justice 17.89 78172 Sedgebrook Lover 17.69 27524 Hip Hop Rapper 17.49 78615 Running Freer 17.69

OPT

$1,450, C1, 305m Trainer

WANGANUI TOYOTA FEATURE FINAL C1

25374 Cossie Cooper 30.35 36388 Classic Rapper 30.79 56643 Big Time Benny 30.70 72566 Tuff Jewel nwtd 54231 Broke Brad nwtd 23221 Woman No Cry nwtd 44262 Cavatate 31.36 78356 Diamond Geezer 30.88 25874 Mainline Lil 31.21 77478 Marley Farley 31.16

5:15PM OPT 923

1 2 4

7:12PM 927

1 3 2 1 3 4 4 5 6 7 2 8 9 10

6 ACCELL “LEADING THE WAY IN CANINE THERAPY” C1/C2

58647 Bigtime Alfie 30.09 11222 Big Time Anton 30.76 11348 Big Time Frankie 30.85 38118 Stormy Jay 30.51 37334 Bigtime Bailey 30.49 22777 Bigtime Daisy 30.49 34841 Big Time Trae 30.49 F2651 Big Time Odette 30.32 56578 Big Time Gina 30.75 11875 Big Time Abbi nwtd

OPT

AON INSURANCE C1

22211 Homebush Jennia 17.92 84232 Monty 18.00 48656 Bigtime Baxter 17.67 67722 Final Straw 18.10 56586 Bigtime Kate nwtd 32163 Dapper Rapper 17.88 57436 Bigtime Maci 17.67 47652 Uno Eleven 17.75 73854 Homebush Keasha nwtd 66368 Trajan nwtd

4:50PM 922

OPT

1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 1 8 9 10

4 2

1 2 3 4

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 1-2-3, 5-6-7, 9-10-11 2-3-4-5, 8-9-10-11 6-7-8-9-10-11

PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

6:42PM 926

OPT

Today at Hatrick Raceway

WINNERS 3YO+ MR40–MR46., 2200m

9 27868 Racing Minister (21) D McLachlan 10 00X0 It’s My Opinion (22) G Johnstone 11 57944 Delight N Gold (23) E Swain

5:32PM OPT 705

7:02PM OPT 708

1 2 4 INVERCARGILL WORKOUTS PACE $8,000, NON- 3

Barrier

2 1

G McEwan K McNaught (J) B McLellan E Barron (J) M Williamson B Barclay K Larsen N Williamson B Williamson B Orange R McIlwrick

R McIlwrick N Williamson A Beck M Williamson A Armour K Larsen B McLellan C Ferguson

2 1

S Tomlinson (J) J Morrison (J) K Barclay K McNaught (J) S Walkinshaw B Orange

1 54638 The Naenae Express (1) R Swain 2 000X0 Battle Axe (2) B Shirley 3 00600 Woolfie Mac (3) A Beck 4 79526 I’m Watching You (4) H Hunter 5 95853 Sly Tricks (5) A Wohlers 6 59X24 Particular (6) B Wilson 7 00896 Mr Jingles (7) P Andrews 8 9X0X3 Real Change (8) R & C Wilson

C Lee B Barclay E Barron (J) B Williamson M Hurrell (J) K Larsen N Williamson M Williamson

ANDOVER HALL AT NEVELE R STUD TROT

1 90 Regal Glide (1) G McEwan 2 60566 The Power Broker (2) A Paisley 3 55785 Whangamata (3) B McLellan 4 9X9X9 Mr Olympus (4) O Lawrence 1 5 9X2 My Moment’s Now (5) M Purvis 6 73435 Brandy And Dry (6) B Gray 4 7 28 Andover The Keys (7) K Larsen 2 8 682X2 T Bone Rawhide (u1) N Williamson 3 9 78027 Slainte (u2) P Williamson 10 PX070 Bonnies Delight (u3) R Wilson 11 08689 Kiwi Heir (u4) A Paisley

WEEKEND RACING GUIDE

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G Smith B Williamson T Williams S Tomlinson (J) B Orange S O'Reilly (J) J Morrison (J) J Dunn T Chmiel G O'Reilly R Close SCRATCHED

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Friday, February 21, 2020

Ashburton Guardian 33

■■NATIONAL BLOODSTOCK SALES

Southerners shine again at sales HRNZ Champagne flowed after Southern bred stock conquered all at the national standardbred yearling sales for the second consecutive year when a filly by Bettor’s Delight from Pemberton Shard fetched $280,000 on Tuesday. That result saw Invercargill breeders Mark and Debbie Smith lead the Christchurch pacing sale twice in a row after they shared top honours with Otautau breeders Dave and Dawn Kennedy, last year. The Smiths beat out all other vendors thanks to their smart former race mare, Pemberton Shard, leaving a striking bay filly, named Moet Shard, who caught the eye of Canterbury farmer, Graham McClintock. The natural thing to do for Moet Shard’s breeders and new owner to do was to celebrate their sale by toasting with the champagne she was named after. Those celebrations could have started only seconds after the Smiths’ yearling entered the ring and bidders started fighting to take Moet Shard home. The filly was so popular she reached her reserve with her first bid.

This filly by Bettor’s Delight fetched $280,000 on Tuesday at the national standardbred yearling sales.

“Normally you set a reserve and you hope for the best, but for her to get it straight away was just incredible,” Mark Smith said. “We couldn’t believe it.” The Smiths watched on as former Southlander, Tony Barron, and his partners notched a $280,000 sale on Tuesday at the

Christchurch trotting sale. Little did they know they would be in the same position less than 24 hours later. “We were very appreciative with what Tony Barron did yesterday with his trotting yearling out of Queen Kenny,” Smith said. “We went over and congratu-

lated him straight away, because we know exactly how hard it can be and what an amazing result it was.” “We never would have dreamt we would have been in the same position a day later.” The Smiths were hopeful they would fetch a solid price after leading Canterbury vet Lindsay Colwell inspected their filly. “Lindsay told us she was on a lot of the big buyers list, so that gave us a bit of confidence that she might go for good money,” Smith said. The Smiths were quick to thank their staff for helping them sell the highest priced pacing yearling in Christchurch for the second time. “Our staff at home at Shard Farm and the couple of girls from Canterbury that helped us were just amazing,” Smith said. “Without them it just wouldn’t be possible.” Moët Shard helped McClintock, a Cheviot farmer, dive head first in to the sales arena. His mammoth outlay was his first for a horse at a yearling sale. Moet Shard headed another outstanding year for yearlings offered by Southland breeders.

Winton’s Todd and Fleur Anderson fetched $220,000 for a Bettor’s Delight colt from star former racemare Beaudiene Bad Babe from West Australian buyers. Southern breds completed a trifecta at the top end of yesterday’s pacing sale when Winton breeders John and Katrina Price sold a Bettor’s Delight colt from Democrat Party to trainer Cran Dalgety for $210,000. The outstanding yearling tied for third place with another Bettor’s Delight colt – a close relation to recent Interdominion pacing winner Ultimate Machete. The Smiths and Prices are part of the Southern Bred Southern Reared organisation, which Mark Smith chairs. “As a group we had some outstanding results,” Smith said. “We will just keep attacking, we will be back next year and we will try and make it even bigger and better.” The four yearlings to break the $200,000 barrier helped the Christchurch pacing sale aggregate reach $6,479,500 from 149 yearlings sold. 36 trotting yearlings sold in Christchurch on Tuesday for an aggregate of $1,281,750.

CLASSIC SPEED RACEDAY Saturday, February 22 First Race: 11am

■■MATAMATA

Supera staying at home Ken and Bev Kelso have opted for the safe option with their star mare Supera. The Matamata trainers had originally targeted tomorrow’s Gr.1 Haunui Farm WFA Group One Classic (1600m) at Otaki with the five-year-old Savabeel mare but the prospect of an unsuitable wet track prompted a change of plans. Supera will now tackle the Lisa Chittick Plate (1400m) for fillies and mares at her home track of Matamata, the Kelsos swayed against the trip away when the Otaki track was posted as a slow 7 on Wednesday morning and with the memory of her below par performance in the same race on a heavy track last year. “It was too much of a concern running her fresh-up on a wet track. The Otaki track was a slow 7 yesterday (Wednesday) and still is this morning (Thursday) and there’s more rain forecast there for Saturday,” Kelso said. “We needed a run under her belt ahead of the Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (Gr.1, 2000m) and it would have been hopeless travelling all the way down to Otaki and having to run on an unsuitable track. “It would have put her upcoming starts in the Bonecrusher and the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes in jeopardy. “When we were weighing up options, we were mindful of what happened on that track last year. “We got down there last year in the same situation of needing a run and that track was awful.” Supera finished seventh to Melody Belle on a Heavy10 track in last year’s Haunui Farm Classic after which she was freshened for a second placing in the Gr.1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Te Aroha and a Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) win at Te Rapa. Kelso wasn’t concerned about using a

CLASSIC SPEED RACEDAY Ken and Bev Kelso 1400m lead-up to the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes rather than the 1600m of Otaki, saying the benefits far outweighed the negatives. “She just wants a nice hit-out and she’ll get that at Matamata,” Kelso said. “With the set-weights and penalties conditions, it’s an ideal race on her home track and she’ll be back home in her box within an hour of the race rather than having a seven-hour float trip back from Otaki. “She’s really well too. She worked up well this morning and this is a nice option for us to bring her forward for Ellerslie. “She’s still got two Group One races ahead of her and she’s going well.” Supera, to be ridden by Jason Waddell, is a $1.50 favourite for the Lisa Chittick Plate, ahead of Yearn at $4.20 and Media Sensation at $4.80. The Kelsos will also produce exciting filly Levante at Matamata, the unbeaten Proisir three-year-old contesting the Valachi Downs 1400 as a lead-up for next month’s Gr.2 Wellington Guineas.

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• $30,000 Canstaff New Zealand Sapling Stakes $30,000 Neumann’s Tyres Vipal Hambletonian Classic • Seven races over the flying mile • Free Entry • Music & Entertainment • Art Exhibition

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Free race book and admission

• $30,000 Canstaff New Zealand Sapling Stakes • $30,000 Neumann’s Tyres Vipal Hambletonian Classic • Seven races over the flying mile • Music and entertainment • Art exhibition

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Friday, February 21, 2020

■■CRICKET

Mammoth task for Black Caps By Niall Anderson Forty-five days ago, the Black Caps ended one of their worst test tours with a third straight thrashing in Australia. Now, on their return to the format, they have to face possibly the best test side in over a decade. India come into the series on the back of seven successive test victories, all by massive margins, to give them a perfect record in the World Test Championship, and a firm grip on the No 1 spot in the world rankings. Despite the daunting challenge, the Black Caps should be more competitive in the upcoming two tests than they were in Australia, thanks to improved health – the return of Trent Boult and Kane Williamson, specifically – and the benefits of playing in their home conditions, where they have lost just one of their last 18 tests. However, none of those matches were against a team as good as this Indian side. Victories over the West Indies (by 318 and 257 runs), South Africa (by 203 runs, an innings and 137 runs, and an innings and 202 runs) and Bangladesh (by an innings and 130 runs, and an innings and 46 runs) have seen India produce the tied-longest winning streak since Australia amassed 16 wins on the trot between 2005 and 2008. To beat India, the Black Caps are going to have to be at their very best, something they’re well aware of, while Indian captain Virat Kohli had no problem acknowledging his side’s confidence in their abilities. “We’ve prepared in a manner where our fitness levels and concentration levels are such that we can compete against anyone, anywhere in the world, and that’s the kind of confidence we are going to carry into this series.” Playing in Wellington, where swing is often on offer early and the wicket usually carries some grass, could mean the toss carries even more importance than usual, and Kohli knows that his

Trent Boult is back in the Black Caps’ line-up after recovering from a broken hand. side will be made to work harder than in their previous victories in India. “Playing at home they’ll have more control over what they do, so they will understand their plans much better. “They’re very intense, they’re obviously very fit guys who can keep going all day and test your patience. “They’re really skilled with what

they do as bowlers and batsmen and obviously brilliant fielders as well, so they don’t give you a lot within the game to bank on or pounce on. “So you need to be wary of the chances that come your way and be focused enough to capitalise on those.” Kohli also didn’t want to read much into the Black Caps’ abysmal Australian tour – pointing to

the recent form fluctuations on their tour thus far as an indicator of how teams can rapidly bounce back at the highest level. “Having been in those situations myself I can tell you it’s not that alarming for any team – things can turn around pretty quickly. “You saw it clearly in the ODI series. “We lost 3-0 but we didn’t look

like that before we started the series – if you gain momentum at the right time you can play some very good cricket.” The Black Caps will be without star seamer Neil Wagner for the first test, with the 33-year-old and wife Lana awaiting the arrival of their first child. Matt Henry has been called into the squad as cover, with Kyle Jamieson set to make his debut.

Radio Sport calls time on live cricket coverage New Zealand Media and Entertainment’s Radio Sport announced yesterday it has chosen not to renew the rights to broadcast live commentary of New Zealand Cricket’s domestic season (domestic and international matches played in New Zealand) next summer. Radio Sport will continue to keep Kiwi cricket fans in the know across next summer with match updates, robust opinion, in-depth analysis and plenty of talkback. NZME’s Head of Talk Jason Winstanley said, “Radio Sport has enjoyed being the ‘Home of Cricket’ for over 20 years and we treasure our connection with New Zealand cricket fans. “We have been in discussions with New Zealand Cricket for some time but haven’t been able to reach agreement on the rights. “Our cricket coverage has run at a loss. “That’s something we’ve previously been prepared to wear, but we’re now taking the opportuni-

ty to rethink our offering in this space.” The move opens the way for the broadcaster to realign its popular summer programming schedules to a wider audience. “Research NZME released last year confirmed just how much Kiwis love to tune in to media over the summer, especially to radio. “So, we want to ensure we’re engaging with Kiwi sports fans across a whole range of codes,” said Winstanley. “2020 is going to be a huge year for Radio Sport and Kiwi sports fans. “There’ll be plenty of attention on this year’s Super Rugby Season, and all eyes and ears will be on the new era All Blacks. “Then there are the Olympic Games. “A big part of next summer will also be Radio Sport’s live coverage of the America’s Cup. “There’s plenty to look forward to in 2020,” said Winstanley.

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Friday, February 21, 2020

Ashburton Guardian 35

■■OPINION

Plenty of motivation for intriguing battle By Adam Burns

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nother intriguing chapter is set to be written amid a topsy-turvy summer. There is a sense of emotional uncertainty as the Black Caps again don the whites for a two-test showdown with India, starting today. Against all odds, they got themselves back on track in ODI mode as they swept the sketchy tourists 3-0. Parallel to the World Cup semi-final win, the Indians have swiftly become our bunnies in this format. At the very least some momentum and confidence should have been replenished within the Kiwi setup. Of course, test cricket is the dish on offer for the next fortnight, and the first opportunity for the home side to administer the brutal lessons of the nightmare series across the Tasman. So what are the expectations for this series, and what would success resemble across the two tests? Would a home series win against the number one test side push the summer back into the

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green, not to mention the total 120 test championship points on offer? As far as recent home test series, this is arguably our toughest challenge since the South Africans were last here in 2016/17 and the bookies slotting us as slight outsiders, despite a glowing home record attests to this. Making the task even more difficult now will be the absence of Neil Wagner, who officially ruled himself out on Wednesday as he awaits the birth of his first child. Now the number two ranked test bowler in the world, Wagner was one of a small few, possibly even less, who left Australian shores with any dignity after his dogged toiling, and his unavailability will be rejoiced within the Indian camp. Even without their perennial workhorse in the mix galvanising them, other motivating factors

should be ingrained. If the urge is to right some of the wrongs of Australia, surely Ross Taylor’s 100th test should do it. Coming off another stellar performance in the ODI series, Taylor is possibly in the twilight of his career, but he is still stringing together peerless knocks for his team. It has become tougher for Taylor not to wear his heart on his sleeve and he will be charged for battle against the best side in the world. The first sign that some of those lessons have been considered was when the test squad was announced on Monday with some notable omissions. Mitchell Santner paid the price for his clear-cut failures in Australia and his axing was met with glee in some quarters. A more effective proposition with the white ball, his suitability with the red ball has been an ongoing point of contention despite an all-round starring role against England in November and a compelling minority pleading his case. The bottom line is New Zealand needs to take 20 wickets.and Santner’s 39 wickets at 44.71 are

numbers out of kilter with this brief. If that doesn’t satisfy the Santner advocates, take a glance at his first-class record. End. Of. Discussion. Jeet Raval has also missed the cut following Tom Blundell’s heroics in Melbourne. Spin duties fall to 31-year-old Ajaz Patel, who has had limited opportunities despite proving effective in the sub-continent. Notably, the left-arm orthodox spinner is yet to pick up a wicket in his two test appearances in New Zealand. Whether he gets the nod at the Basin Reserve remains to be seen. Kane Williamson opted for four seamers the last time Black Caps played a test in Wellington against Bangladesh. With Kyle Jamieson and now Matt Henry in the squad , the latter coming in for Wagner, there will be that same train of thought of should both sides be met by a greentop this morning. However, the Basin track flattens out expeditiously these days and against a powerful Indian batting lineup, having a spin option is crucial on the fourth and fifth day.

As for the visitors, they will be eager to wrestle back some bragging rights following a disappointing ODI series. One significant point is that India have had limited success in this part of the world, winning two series from eight. They lost the last series 1-0 as they were overcome by Brendon McCullum’s record-breaking exploits, despite getting themselves into a series-equalling position at the Basin. However this is arguably the strongest and most balanced Indian test team to come to these shores in some time. Led by Virat Kholi, their batting clout includes the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, Mayank Agarwal and Ajinkya Rahane. However, while they have proven to be clinical on the road against lesser opposition and aside from their 2-1 series win down under against a depleted Australian team, they have struggled in foreign conditions against the big guns. They will undoubtedly look to their stinging bowling attack of Jaspit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma to exploit the New Zealand conditions.

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Greatness looms for Taylor The first delivery Ross Taylor faced in test cricket was delivered to him at Wanderers in Johannesburg by South African great Makhaya Ntini. The ball spat off a length, smashing him in the shoulder. It would have hurt a lot more if relief hadn’t been such an effective painkiller. “Hey rookie, welcome to test cricket,” someone chirped behind him. It could have been wicketkeeper Mark Boucher, or any one of the slips and gully cordon that contained Graeme Smith, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers and Herschelle Gibbs. They all had some words of advice. “It didn’t bother me. I was just stoked that I didn’t get a golden duck.” Back then, if you told the kid from Masterton that he’d face another 11,944 balls in test cricket he’d have laughed you out of the room. Now he just jokes “that I’d hate to think how many have hit my pads”. Taylor has faced 11,945 test deliveries, and has got no runs from 8239, or 69 per cent, of the balls he has faced. He has hit 51 sixes adding another 306 runs. Taylor is not driven by numbers, but he is a goal-setter. Some things he can remember with crystal clarity, like that first delivery, like taking guard in his second test among the bloodstains left by Craig Cumming when he was hit in the face by Dale Steyn. He can remember the most un-

playable ball he faced, a worm-burner from Steyn that hit his ankle right in front of the stumps in 2016. He walked off with zero next to his name, grinning like a Cheshire cat at the absurdity of it all. “Probably not a great look,” he says. Other things he can’t recall at all, such as his first four (a drive off Andre Nel that mid-off misfielded), or his first six (a flat six off James Anderson at Old Trafford on his way to his second test century. And why should he? He’s only gone and hit 870 fours and 50 sixes subsequent to those first ones (and two fielder-assisted fives). Taylor has compiled some extraordinary numbers during his test career. Here’s a few of the most cherished. 99: The amount of tests he has played. This week he will become the fourth New Zealander to play 100 tests after Daniel Vettori (112), Fleming (111) and McCullum (101). England’s Alastair Cook debuted a year before Taylor and retired in 2018 having played 161 tests. “It’s a bit of a strange one,” Taylor says. “I guess I won’t know how it feels until I walk out to play it but a lot of people have been talking about it. I guess when the Bangladesh test got cancelled because of the mosque shooting, I knew I’d be playing it at home.” 7174: The runs he has scored in test cricket. He became the second New Zea-

lander to pass 7000 test runs behind Fleming (7172) and limped past the left-hander’s aggregate during the recent horror tour of Australia. Going past Fleming, who was captain when Taylor debuted, meant a lot to him, but he has a fatter number on his mind now. “I’d like to get to 8000 test runs,” he says. “That’d be nice.” 19: His test centuries. Second only to Williamson (21), Taylor checked off a big goal when he went past Martin Crowe’s 17 tons. “I’d like to get a few more, but I don’t have an end number in mind,” Taylor says. “I got a nice call from John Wright who told me he’d set a goal of 12 test centuries and that’s what he ended with. He told me that he wished he hadn’t set a target and had pushed on for more.” 46.28: His test average, which is excellent by international standards and exceptional for New Zealand. Of his countrymen to score at least 1000 test runs, only Williamson (51.44) has a higher average, though John F. Reid retired with his number at 46.28. 145: His catches, the vast majority coming at first slip, which also happened to be the primary staging post of the only man to take more than him – Fleming (171). There’s nothing fortunate about Taylor’s test numbers. You don’t get to face 11,945 balls – each one a micro-drama – by being lucky. The Wairarapa Times-Age recognised Taylor’s talent early.

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■■RUGBY

Father v son in Six Nations

Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell was walking along a line of team captains at the Six Nations tournament launch in January, shaking hands with each of them, when he came face to face with the man leading England. It just so happened to be his son, Owen, who kept his arms folded and maintained a poker face. As well as being thoroughly awkward, it spoke volumes about the competitiveness oozing out of one of the big rugby families of the modern era. And the intensity might have gone up a level this week, with Farrell senior and junior set to go head-to-head in the most high-profile match of the third round in the Six Nations this weekend. Farrell’s Ireland takes on Farrell’s England at Twickenham on Sunday, the first time a coach has led a team into a Six Nations match against a team captained by his son. “Well, honestly, yeah, it is weird,” Andy said. Just like it felt a bit weird when Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers coached his team in an NBA game against the Houston Rockets, whose shooting guard is his son, Austin. Especially when Austin called for a technical foul against his dad, who was furiously protesting with officials at one stage in a match in November. Doc was ejected – much to the hilarity of Austin, who played to the crowd by beginning a celebration. The relationship between the Farrells seems more serious, more business-like. “You know what, I am proud of the situation, I am,” Andy said. “As far as a father and him as a son, I am proud of how it is handled because it is one of the utmost respect, but of professionalism, first and foremost.” It is the latest chapter in their fascinating rugby relationship, which had its origins when Andy was a superstar player for Wigan in rugby league around the turn of the century, and then he became a rare cross-code switcher at Saracens in rugby union from 2005-09. Owen, born when Andy was 16,

Owen Farrell coaches Ireland. His son Owen captains England. was often spotted hanging around the team environment and it quickly became clear he was going to follow in his father’s footsteps. Owen ended up playing for Saracens, making his debut in 2008 as a replacement in a preseason game. Who did he come on for? Yep, his dad, who had gotten injured. Andy retired in 2009, having briefly played for England in the 15-man code, and went on to work as assistant coach at Saracens, then in the technical staff with the national team as defense coach from 2011-15 – just when Owen was blossoming in the squad as a player. Owen would never call Andy “dad” in training sessions or around the England squad. Apparently, they never shared

rides home or purposely sat together to eat. Team-mates. Then colleagues. Then rivals, when Andy joined Ireland – also as defence coach – in 2016 and tried to get the better of his son in matches against England, which by now had Owen as a central figure. The score is currently 2-2. “Every time we’ve played Ireland since my dad’s been there, I’ve been asked questions about that,” Owen said after leading England to victory over Scotland in the second round. “I can’t see this being too different. “We’re just trying to do our job.” Sunday’s decider does come with a twist, though, with Andy now Ireland’s head coach. Andy said the build-up and the

match itself will be particularly hard for his wife and Owen’s mother, Colleen, as well as Owen’s sisters. “They’ve got unbelievably mixed emotions, I’ve no doubt, because they’re only human,” Andy said. “But, I suppose, how do they try and come to terms with it? “I suppose they think that, they hope that, both sides do well. “And that’s not going to happen, is it?” Andy was able to switch off slightly and enjoy what it felt like to be a dad of a star rugby player when he went to watch Owen play in the semi-finals (against New Zealand) and then final (against South Africa) at the Rugby World Cup late last year. Ireland was eliminated in the tournament’s quarter-finals, but

Andy stayed on in Japan with his wife. “I was back to being a parent again,” Andy said, “and that is tougher than being a coach against your son that is playing on the opposition.” Father and son will likely speak over the phone before the game — “it certainly won’t be about our tactics, and it certainly won’t be about his,” Andy said – but expect a firm handshake after the final whistle, when Ireland might have clinched a third straight win in the tournament or England could have earned its second straight victory. “It’s as professional as it gets because that’s all we’ve ever known with Owen being a professional and me being a professional coach,” Andy said. “It’s never been any different.”

Perry quietly calls time on his pro rugby career Six-test All Blacks prop, Rakaia’s Tim Perry, has called it quits on his rugby career in one of New Zealand sport’s quietest retirements. The Tasman front-rower was not named in the Crusaders’ Super Rugby squad this year, and Stuff confirmed that Perry has retired from the sport altogether. The three-time Super Rugby champion could have looked for a big paycheck playing overseas, but Tasman CEO Tony Lewis said that simply wasn’t Perry’s style – nor was an announcement of his retirement.

“He wanted to leave without any fanfare or fuss and I wouldn’t expect anything else from Tim,” Lewis said. “He’s a bright man who knows he has another life other than rugby. “He was just looking at when was the perfect time to start that other life.” Perry’s six tests came in the 2018 season, making his debut against the Wallabies in Sydney before playing twice against Argentina and South Africa, and then playing what would be his final test against Japan in Tokyo in November. He was a contender to make the All

Blacks’ 2019 Rugby World Cup squad, but, having already decided that 2019 would be his final season, he broke his arm in the Crusaders’ season opener, missing the majority of the Super Rugby season and knocking him out of contention for the Cup. Perry returned to play for Tasman as the Mako went undefeated on their way to winning their first championship, and despite Crusaders coach Scott Robertson enquiring about his availability for the 2020 season, that turned out to be just the ending Perry wanted to conclude his rugby career.

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■■ NETBALL

Beko in Ashburton next week Mainland’s team in the national Beko Netball League is set to spend a day in Ashburton later this month, during which they spend time both training and teaching. The team, which is coached by Mid Canterbury’s Andrea Cousins, will be in Ashburton on Saturday February 29 where they will spend time refining their own skills and then passing on some of those skills to Mid Canterbury’s players and coaches. Both coaches and players will have the opportunity to observe the training and look at game preparation with Cousins, before coaches head into a coaching workshop with both Cousins and her assistant coach Jess Huia. While they’re passing on their wealth of knowledge to Mid Canterbury’s coaches, the Mainland Beko players will conduct a player skill session with players from Mid Canterbury. The player skill session is aimed at players from year six right through to seniors, and Cousins said her players are really looking forward to putting attendees through their paces. “I’d love to see club coaches come with their 2020 team to watch the Beko girls train, then have the kids participate with Beko girls,” Cousins said. Cousins said her whole Beko squad will be in Ashburton that day, as for them it’s a stop off on their way to Timaru to play a pre-season game against the Southern Blast. Mid Canterbury Netball coach developer Claire Tappin said Cousins and her team stopping off in Ashburton on the way will be a great opportunity for members of the Mid Canterbury netball community to learn from some of the best. Tappin said Cousins will take coaches through things like analysing opposition teams and players, creating game plans, implementing game plans, and how to

Andrea Cousins (left) and Ronelle Van Dongen watch on from the sidelines when Cousins’ was the Mainland Beko assistant coach. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 150718-TM-0206

best utilise game plans on match day. Club trials are currently under way and teams being formed, and Tappin said the visit from Cousins and the Mainland Beko team could be valuable for teams heading into the 2020 season. The Beko squad’s training session will run from 10am until

11am, with the coaches workshop and players skills session to follow from 11.15am until 12.30pm. The coaching workshop will cost $20 per person, and the players’ skill session will cost $15 per person and cater for kids aged year 6-8, and year 9 through to seniors.

Cousins and her Mainland Beko team will begin their 2020 Beko Netball League campaign against the Northern Comets on April 5. The Mainland side will then be back in Ashburton on May 10, when the EA Networks Centre hosts their game against the Central Manawa.

More information on the Beko team’s visit can be found online at mcnetball.co.nz, and all coaches wishing to attend the session need to register through the website. Registration forms can be found on the website for coaches, managers and players who intend to take part.

■■MOTOR RACING

Newman out of hospital after spectacular Daytona crash Ryan Newman was released from a Florida hospital yesterday, about 42 hours after his frightening crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. Roush Fenway Racing released a photo of Newman leaving a Daytona Beach hospital holding the hands of his two young daughters. The announcement came just a few hours after the team said he was fully alert and walking around the hospital. The 42-year-old Indiana native was taken by ambulance directly from the track in serious condition following the horrendous crash. His release from the hospital was rapid. Roush Fenway said that “true to his jovial nature, he has also been joking around with staff, friends

and family while playing with his two daughters” and included a photo of Newman standing in a hospital gown, smiling with his arms around the girls. Two hours later, he was leaving the hospital in jeans, a T-shirt and socks, holding hands with his girls. “First and foremost, our focus remains with Ryan and his family as he continues to recover,” said Roush Fenway president Steve Newmark. “We also want to express our sincere gratitude to all of those who have offered support and taken the time to send their thoughts and prayers to Ryan and his family.” “The NASCAR community has long prided itself on being a closeknit family. That is never more ev-

ident than during these types of moments.” Roush Fenway said Ross Chastain will pilot the No. 6 Ford beginning this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and that a timetable for Newman’s return has yet to be determined. Newman was injured when he crashed while leading NASCAR’s biggest race. Contact from Ryan Blaney sent Newman spinning into the wall and his Ford went airborne, where it was then hit by Corey LaJoie in the driver side door. The car landed on its roof, slid across Daytona International Speedway and came to a rest upside down and on fire, with gasoline pouring out of the vehicle. It took a safety team nearly 20 minutes to remove Newman from

the car and he was taken directly to the hospital. Blaney and LaJoie have stepped back from racing to process their roles in the accident. LaJoie climbed from his own burning car and dropped to his knees on the track, learning only after he was checked at the care centre that Newman was injured. Blaney seemed distraught as he paced beside his car following his second-place finish to Denny Hamlin. Fellow driver Bubba Wallace, one of Blaney’s best friends, said he spent time with Blaney and advised him to stay off social media for a few days. “He’s holding up, of course devastated and bummed about the situation,” Wallace posted on Twitter.

“Had to sit there and explain to him could’ve happened to him or any of us in the field. IT’S RACING. Just unfortunate to be on either end of it.” Wallace also praised Blaney’s atttempt to push Newman to the win in a move of brand alliance for Ford. When Blaney tried to lock onto Newman’s bumper to give him a shove the cars didn’t align properly and Newman was instead hooked into a spin. “I know Ford should be proud to have him under their banner because he was so content on pushing his Ford teammate to win the biggest race of the year,” Wallace wrote. “Which makes it worse (because) a simple selfless gesture went south in the blink of an eye.”

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Adesanya may yet fight in NZ By Christopher Reive Kiwi UFC star Israel Adesanya won’t fight in New Zealand any time soon, but the promotion are open to rolling the middleweight champion out on home soil down the track. The UFC returns to New Zealand for the first time in three years this weekend, with Adesanya’s City Kickboxing team-mate Dan Hooker in the main event against lightweight counterpart Paul Felder at Spark Arena on Sunday. With limited events available to be hosted in Australasia, it could be another three years before the UFC returns to Kiwi shores – as has been the trend with events in 2014, ‘17 and now ‘20. But while that might be the case, UFC senior vice president of international and content David Shaw said Adesanya could very well fight at home, even if he still has a title belt around his waist. “Do we rule it out? “Absolutely not,” Shaw said. “It’s certainly something that’s on our radar. Being a titleholder and one of the UFC’s most marketable stars, Adesanya is expected to fight solely on pay-per-view cards for the foreseeable future. The UFC hosts 12 pay-per-view events a year, with nine in the States, one in Brazil, one in Canada and one in Australasia, meaning it could be some wait before New Zealand gets a look at hosting one. Adesanya returns to the octagon on March 8 to defend his middleweight crown against perennial contender Yoel Romero. The fight is the main event at UFC 248 – a pay-per-view event held in Las Vegas – after winning the title against Kiwi-born Robert Whittaker in the main event of the UFC 243 pay-per-view in Melbourne last October. Shaw said there was a very real opportunity for New Zealand to host a fight of that magnitude. “Number one, because from a market perspective, the market can support ticket sales and the average ticket price necessary for a pay-per-view. “Number two, we’re not deal-

Israel Adesanya will be back in the octagon on March 8 against Yoel Romero. ing with any conflicts in terms of changing the time of the pay-perview. “There’s a reason why we’ve been able to grow the sport and the pay-per-view business here, because from a content consumption standpoint it works. “Like in the US with the NFL – Sunday afternoon you get together with your buddies, you go to the bar or you cook and hang out and watch football all afternoon. “That’s kind of the culture here and in Australia for mixed martial arts – at least for UFC.”

In the past couple of years, subscriptions to the company’s streaming service – UFC Fight Pass – have soared, while the ability to capitalise on the online space has had plenty of positive effects. Shaw said it’s clear the interest in the sport has been growing in New Zealand as, on Facebook, the reach for Conor McGregor’s comeback fight in January was four times the number of his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov less than two years prior. The successes of Kiwi fighters

such as Adesanya, Hooker and Kai Kara-France undoubtedly played a role in raising the interest levels in the sport at home. “The right conditions are here and have been here for a while. “I think you needed guys like Mark Hunt, James te Huna and, to a significant extent Robert Whittaker … to lead the way and develop this community that if you’re in you love it a lot. “Now all of a sudden the general population is starting to understand how exciting a sport MMA can be as a view and how impor-

tant MMA can be for people who are interested in a health regiment.” The UFC will hope to capitalise on the rising interest in the sport further on Sunday, with the fight night at Spark Arena being broadcast free-to-air on Prime – a first for the UFC in New Zealand. “Now, all of a sudden, you’ve got the ability to show your sport and showcase your athletes to the entire country for free. “There are no barriers – everyone can watch it and everyone can enjoy it.”

■■RUGBY LEAGUE

NZ Maori coach back from the wilderness

David Kidwell admits the pain of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup will always be there, but the chastening experience has made him a better person and a superior coach. He also doesn’t hold any grudges, despite the scathing independent review which was highly critical of many aspects of the New Zealand Rugby League’s planning and management of the campaign, and is happy to see the Kiwis “in a better place”. On Saturday Kidwell takes his first head coach role since his national

tenure ended, in charge of the New Zealand Maori team against the Indigenous All Stars on the Gold Coast (10:10pm NZT). It’s not quite redemption for Kidwell, as it’s only one game, but it’s a start and continues the process of moving on from the World Cup, which was a disaster, on and off the field. Kidwell had come into the role with high hopes in October 2016, after Stephen Kearney’s move to the Warriors, but struggled with the steep learning curve.

Everything unravelled in 2017, beginning with the cocaine scandal in May that saw Jesse Bromwich and Kevin Proctor banned, followed by the shock Tongan exodus on the eve of the World Cup, which deprived him of several key players. Kidwell then got some selections wrong, saw his experiments with different training methods backfire and probably tried to change too much too fast, and the Kiwis lost to Tonga and Fiji in successive weeks. “It did take me a while to get over it but luckily I picked myself off the

floor,” Kidwell said. “But you learn from your experiences and make sure you come back. “I’m definitely a better coach and a better person. Everyone goes through the ups and downs, it’s about making sure you have more ups than downs.” “At the end of the day we have all learnt,” said Kidwell. “Hopefully I’ve learnt and we have all moved on.\ “I’ve talked with [Kiwis coach] Michael Maguire and had some catch ups. They are in a better place now, which is what you want to see.”

David Kidwell

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Friday, February 21, 2020 New exhibition. Methven Maternity Hospital display, many Methven residents were born in the hospital. Visit our museum and view the display. Why not try your hand at nappy folding! On till the end of April, Tuesday and Friday, 2-4. 2pm-4pm

Every Wednesday Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street If you are new to town or been Phone: 308 9600 11am - 4pm

Feb 28-29, Mar 1

Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competition Rakaia More than just a competition, a chance to catch up with regular fellow competitors, throw the odd yarn, tell a long-winded joke or two. Come to New Zealand’s salmon capital and join the annual competition, open to all adults and children. www.rakaiasalmon.co.nz

February 29

Monster Garage Sale Pakeke Lions Ashburton Racecourse Thousands of items for sale!

living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat. All welcome! Child-friendly location. Please contact Adi 027 220 8791 or Sue-ann 021 679 348 to register. 10.30am - 12 noon Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallery to get creative and explore themes in art. A great space for children to learn and interact with each other. You name it, We’ve probably got it! Cash or Eftpos. See Pakeke Lions market day on Facebook. 9am - 1pm Discover Mt Hutt Mt Hutt Ski Area and Snow Centre, Methven Discover Mt Hutt is an opportunity to explore Mt Hutt during summer. 10am - 4pm Twizel Salmon and Wine Rowing Complex, Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel Entry: presales $20 (eventfinda. co.nz or from Twizel Info Centre) – gate sales $25. Visit www.twizel.info or www. facebook.com/TwizelSalmonWine for more info. 11am - 5pm

Children of all ages welcome. Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm

106 Victoria Street, in the Triangle Open for toy exchange. 9.30am - 12.30pm

Every second Fri of the month

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

In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. 10.30am - 12 noon

Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. 10am - 3pm

Every Sat The Ashburton Toy Library Mickey and Michelle Tramping/Music Tour Methven Memorial Hall Harpist Michelle Doyle and violinist/vocalist Michael O’Donnell are set to embark on an epic 3000km tour of New Zealand’s ‘Te Araroa’ trail. 7pm - 9pm

Please note no eftpos or credit card facilities available at entry gates. www.southislandmotorhomeshow. co.nz

March 5

Positive Ageing Expo Hotel Ashburton Come and experience all that is available for you tour expo. Exhibits and displays, social connections, raffles, enter our surprise draw. Light refreshments available on site, gold coin entry, bring a friend and make a day of it. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. 10am - 3pm

Feb 29 - Mar 1

South Island Motorhome Show Ashburton Showgrounds Buy or view – Motorhomes and caravans old and new, towing vehicles, plus a wide range of accessories for your motorhome or caravan, various craft stalls and food sites. Entry $5 per adult, children under 15 years free.

March 7

Selwyn Sounds

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Every last Sun of the month

Nor’Westers Musos’ Club Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Ashburton Monthly open mic afternoon. All the gear set up, just bring your talent, all welcome, any style of music. 2pm - 6pm Lincoln Domain Selwyn Sounds is so much more than just brilliant music. Whole range of fantastic food trucks selling delicious food from around the world. Two well stocked bars, plenty of water and sunscreen available around the ground to make sure everyone gets to have an enjoyable day.

March 8

Scouting Mudslide Mania-o-roto Scout Park, Chalmers Avenue, Ashburton You are invited to join the Maniao-roto scouting groups for a scouting mudslide. Cost: gold coin entry. $2 sausage. Old clothes and closed shoes. 10am - 1pm

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Ashburton Racecourse 9am Saturday, February 29.

Simply The Best Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this full stage production brimming with Tina Turner Hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Featuring the powerful yet raspy vocals and thrilling stage presence of Caroline Borole complete with band including a brass section, backing vocalists and dancers.

The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to expand the company’s much-loved regional touring programme in 2020, featuring works tailor-made for the RNZB by trail $12 at $27 blazing choreographers home in New Zealand and on the world stage. I N

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TWILIGHT IN THE VINES CharRees Vineyard

Saturday, February 22, 2020, 4pm – 9pm

Free admission *Courtesy Coach for Ashburton boundary : T&C’s Apply 22 Laings Road, Ashburton www.charrees.co.nz

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Direct From Las Vegas Stetson Productions brings you a unique new musical celebrating four of the most iconic singing groups of the 70’s known for their soaring vocal harmonies. From the creators of Oh What A Night, Yesterday Once More stars four dynamic performers direct from Las Vegas. This 2 hour show is full of non-stop hits.

Caitlin Smith has been described by Mike Alexander as having “a voice that imagination created”. When she sings her solo performances are mesmerising and magical. Aro will also be sharing infectious new songs inspired by wild life in Te Reo Maori and English. Open Hat Night

MARCH

Yesterday Once More

Caitlin Smith and ARO

• Items collected from Wednesday, February 26, or please drop off at Racecourse, 9am – 4pm Wednesday, February 26 – Friday, February 28. Phone Trevor 307 2629, Jim 975 8277, Dave 307 4349, George 307 2243.

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

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Friday, February 21, 2020

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Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): A feeling of longing and longing for feeling are the human elements behind the meaningful accomplishments of the day. Be on the lookout for this in yourself and others wherever you go. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Before making a choice, make sure the lineup of options is actually the best you can do. “Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil.” – Jerry Garcia GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): The difference between challenging yourself and forcing things can be subtle. There’s no need to get there faster or show up stronger. Anything that feels pushed is probably wrong. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Once the thing you love gets popular, you’ll have less access to it. It’s pretty wonderful to love something others don’t get yet. It allows you the chance to flow appreciation to it openly, without competition. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You’ve been working hard and the temptation will be to play just as hard. Perhaps “hard” is not going to help matters. What can you do to make both work and play a little easier on yourself? VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Your love is not a bubble that will pop when it smacks upon a sharp reality. Your love is made of tougher stuff, a durable elastic not duplicated anywhere else in the universe. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): It happens so very rarely, but this is one of those times. Truly, you’ll be better off if you lose your usual diplomacy and get something off your chest. Speak the truth. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Getting out of a stuck place will be about the same no matter what kind of “stuck” it is. Jiggle, jostle and turn. Move until something about the situation changes. Wiggle until you’re free. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): When you’re new, you have to work a little harder, smarter and more creatively than the others. There will be a way to defer to the big shots and still be powerful in your own right. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Everyone doesn’t have to know what you’re good at. If you know, that’s enough. The confidence you feel will come through in your posture and your being, no words necessary. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): There you go thinking of who you might have been were certain turns not taken. It’s only a helpful flight of fancy if it changes your thought process for the next turn. Otherwise, the best policy is: no regrets. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You’ll give more than they were expecting. You’ll give more than you were expecting. Things just happen in the moment, and it’s in everyone’s best interest.

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EMERY, Gwendoline (Gwen) – 21-02-2017 In memory of a loving wife and mother who passed away 3 years ago today. There's a face we shall always remember A voice we shall always recall A memory to cherish forever Of one so dear to us all. Frank, Colleen, Trevor, Joyce, Helen, Trish, Kevin and families.

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TODAY

Cloudy periods. A few spots of rain possible in the afternoon. Northeasterlies, changing southerly overnight.

Rain about the divide with heavy falls, gradually easing from the south from afternoon. Cloudy periods with a few spots farther east. Wind at 1000m: NW gale 70 km/h, easing to 40 km/h in the evening. Wind at 2000m: NW severe gale 85 km/h, rising to severe gale 100 km/h for a time, easing from south to 40 km/h in the evening.

TOMORROW Increasing cloud with an early SW change. Showers spreading north from midday as winds turn SE, easing in the evening.

SUNDAY

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

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

FZL: Above 3000m

TOMORROW

FZL: Lowering to 2200m

Widespread showers developing from morning, gradually clearing in the evening. Snow showers possible to 2000m. Low cloud developing in the east from afternoon. Wind at 1000m: NW 40 km/h, becoming light in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: NW 40 km/h, changing SW 40 km/h in the evening.

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Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing Friday

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Rise 7:00 am Set 8:32 pm Good

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Napier

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Palmerston North fine Wellington

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Nelson

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Blenheim

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Greymouth

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Timaru

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Queenstown

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Invercargill

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River Levels

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

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 156.0 nc Nth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

4.12

Sth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

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Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday

88.0

Waitaki Kurow at 3:02 pm, yesterday

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TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy. Showers from midday, winds turn SE.

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Molloy, Barrie John – Aged 53 years. On February 12, 2020. Soulmate to Angela. Beloved father of Thomas and Grace. There will be no more Dad jokes, laughing loudly in kids movies and dancing badly. A fantastic husband and father. You fought a brave fight, fly free, forever loved from Angela, Thomas and Grace xxx. Beloved son of Barry and Judy Molloy (Ashburton). Brother of Anna Molloy and Bridgitte Roulston. Brother-inlaw of Philip, uncle to Hannah and Isabella. Favourite sonin-law (only) of Dick and Faye Tracey. Brother-in-law of Micheal Tracey. Cremated in Cobden Australia.

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 21.2 21.4 Max to 4pm 9.8 Minimum 5.8 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm February to date 28.0 Avg Feb to date 34 2020 to date 34.8 93 Avg year to date Wind km/h E 20 At 4pm Strongest gust E 33 Time of gust 3:20pm

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MOVIES PREMIERE 6:30 Men In Black – International MVC 2019 Action. Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson. 8:25 Poms PGLS 2019 Comedy. Diane Keaton, Jacki Weaver. 9:55 The Padre MVL 2018 Drama. Tim Roth, The X Factor – The Band Best of Travel Guides Nick Nolte. 11:30 Super 7:30pm on TVNZ 1 7:30pm on TVNZ 2 Troopers 2 16VLSC 2018 Comedy. Jay Chandrasekhar, BRAVO SKY 5 Kevin Heffernan. 1:10 Men 10am Four Weddings USA 3 6am Jeopardy! PG 6:25 Wheel In Black – International MVC Of Fortune PG 6:50 The 11am Snapped PGR 3 2019 Action. Chris Hemsworth, Noon Keeping Up With The Simpsons PG 7:15 Robot Tessa Thompson. Wars PGV 8am Border 3:05 Madeline’s Kardashians AO 3 Security – Australia’s Madeline MLS 2018 1pm The Real Housewives Frontline M 8:30 Highway Drama. Helena Howard, Of Beverly Hills PGR 3 Thru Hell PG 9:20 Hardcore Molly Parker. 4:40 Loving 2pm Below Deck AO 3 Pawn PG 9:45 Charmed M Pablo 16VLSC 2018 Action. 3pm Undercover Boss 3 10:30 SVU MV 11:15 Robot Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz. 4pm The Kelly Clarkson Wars Noon Jeopardy PG 6:45 Kodachrome MLS 12:25 Wheel Of Fortune Show 2017 Drama. Jason Sudeikis, PG 12:50 NCIS MV 1:40 Seal 5pm Hoarders 3 Ed Harris. 8:30 Holmes Team MV 2:25 Charmed M 6pm Judge Jerry And Watson 16VLSC 2018 3:10 Robot Wars 4pm The 6:30 Love It Or List It Comedy. A comedic take on Simpsons PG 4:30 Jeopardy! 7:30 Catfish 3 the classic literary partnership PG 5pm Wheel Of Fortune A year after meeting on of detective Sherlock Holmes PG 5:30 Hardcore Pawn Instagram, Antointette is ready PG 6pm Highway Thru and his partner Doctor Watson. Will Ferrell, John C Reilly. to take things to the next level Hell PG 7pm Border 10:05 Incident In A and meet ‘T-lights’, but he Security – Australia’s Ghostland 18VLSC 2018 Horror. Frontline M 7:30 Charmed always brushes off the idea. Is Mylene Farmer, Crystal Reed. M 8:30 Supernatural MVS he who he claims to be? 11:35 Gemini MVL 9:30 Curfew MVC 10:30 SVU 8:30 M Forrest Gump 2018 Thriller. Lola Kirke, MVS 11:15 Highway Thru PGR 3 1994 Comedy Drama. Zoe Kravitz. Saturday Hell PG Saturday The story of a man who, over 1:10 American Hangman 12:05 Robot Wars the course of three decades, 16VLS 2019 Thriller. 12:50 Wheel Of Fortune PG and despite having an IQ of 1:15 Jeopardy! PG 1:40 Border Donald Sutherland, 75, leads an extraordinary life. Vincent Kartheiser. Security – Australia’s Tom Hanks, Robin Wright Penn, Frontline M 2:05 Curfew 2:50 Close Up – Liam Gary Sinise. Neeson PG 3:20 Madeline’s MVC 2:55 Supernatural MVS 11:25 Snapped – Killer Madeline MLS 2018 Drama. 3:40 SVU MVS 4:25 Hardcore Couples PGR 3 4:55 Kodachrome MLS 2017 Pawn PG 4:50 Charmed M 12:20 Infomercials Drama. 5:35 The Simpsons PG

6am Ben 10 3 0 6:25 The Powerpuff Girls 3 0 6:50 Endangered Species 3 0 7:15 Danny Phantom 3 7:40 The Fairly Odd Parents 3 0 8:05 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky And Dawn 3 8:30 The Moe Show 3 0 9am Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 3 10am The Doctors PGR 11am The Chase Australia 3 0 Noon Everybody Loves Raymond 3 0 12:30 NCIS – New Orleans PGR 3 0 1:30 Frasier 3 2pm The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3:30 Jeopardy 4pm A Place In The Sun 5pm 3rd Rock From The Sun 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm Basketball – NBL Slam (HLS) 6:30 Sky Sport News 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Border Security PG 3 0 8:30 Surveillance Oz PGR Every day tens of thousands of cameras in cars monitor what goes on across the roads of Australia. 0 9:30 Raw PGR The latest WWE action. 10:30 New Amsterdam PGR 11:30 Football – A-League (HLS) Wellington Phoenix v Western United FC. At Sky Stadium. Midnight The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR The best of Stephen Colbert’s satire and comedy, discussing politics, entertainment, business, and more. 1am Closedown

MOVIES GREATS 7:05 Get Smart PGV 2008 Comedy. Maxwell Smart, Agent 86 for Control, and the more competent Agent 99, must thwart the latest plot for world domination by crime syndicate Kaos. Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway. 8:55 RIPD MV 2013 Action. Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges. 10:30 Identity Thief MVLS 2013 Comedy. Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy. 12:20 Rush MVLS 2013 Drama. Chris Hemswoth, Daniel Bruhl, Olivia Wilde. 2:20 The Next Three Days MVL 2010 Crime. Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks. 4:30 Memoirs Of A Geisha MS 2005 Drama. Ziyi Zhang, Ken Watanabe. 6:55 Lucy 16V 2014 Action. Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman. 8:30 White House Down MVL 2013 Action. While on a tour of the White House with his daughter, a policeman must protect her and the president from armed, paramilitary invaders. Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx. 10:45 Captain Phillips MV 2013 Drama. Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi.

Saturday

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12:55 Dogtown And Z -Boys ML 2001 Documentary. 2:25 The Next Three Days MVL 2010 Crime. Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks. 4:35 Lucy 16V 2014 Action. Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman.

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6:30 Waiata Mai 6:40 Pukoro 2 7:10 Tamariki Haka 3 7:20 E Kori 7:25 Pipi Ma 7:30 ZooMoo 3 7:40 Te Nutube 7:50 Darwin + Newts 3 8am Polyfest Kapa Haka 8:30 Sidewalk Karaoke PGR 3 9am Easy Eats 3 9:30 Opaki 3 10am Celebrity Playlist 3 10:30 Whanau Living 3 11am Matangi Rau 3 Noon Funny Whare – Gamesnight PGR 3 12:30 Finding Aroha PGR 3 1pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 1:30 Opaki 3 2pm Toku Reo 3 2 3pm Senior Kapa Haka Regionals 3 3:30 Playlist 4pm IVF World Sprints 3 4:30 Tribe 5pm Waiata Mai 5:10 Pukoro 2 5:40 Tamariki Haka 3 5:50 E Kori 3 5:55 Pipi Ma 6pm ZooMoo 3 6:10 Te Nutube 6:20 Darwin + Newts 3 6:30 Te Ao – Maori News

6am Trust Me I’m A Doctor 7am The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food 8am Animal Empires 9am Great Australian Cookbook 9:30 Climbing The Property Ladder 10:30 Mysteries At The Museum 11:30 Ozzy And Jack’s World Detour PGR 12:30 American Pickers 1:30 The Day The Rock Star Died PGR 2:30 Yukon Gold PGR 3:30 Baby Animals And Friends 4:30 Culinary Genius Contestants must peel, deseed, and finely dice cucumbers and joint a duck, scoring the breasts in the precision-prep round, and then create the best duck dish. 5:30 Mysteries At The Museum 6:30 American Pickers

7pm Tangaroa With Pio 7:30 Building The Dream 7:30 He Kakano 3 Charlie Luxton travels Britain 8pm Toa – Toa O Aotearoa PGR 3 helping couples build their 8:30 M Source Code dream homes, providing AO 2011 Thriller. A helicopter inventive and imaginative pilot recruited for a top-secret ideas that are also practical military operation finds and affordable. himself on a very different 8:30 Escape To The Chateau – kind of mission. DIY 10:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O 9:30 Dream Gardens Te Motu 3 10pm Inside Royal Homes 11:10 Te Ao – Maori News 3 The latest news, with an inclusive approach to Maori news by connecting directly with communities. 11:40 Closedown

SKY SPORT 1 6am Thursday Kick Off 6:30 Pro14 – Dragons v Benetton 8:30 Super Rugby – Blues v Crusaders 9am Super Rugby – Rebels v Waratahs 9:30 Super Rugby – Sunwolves v Chiefs 10am Super Rugby – Hurricanes v Sharks 10:30 Super Rugby – Brumbies v Highlanders 11am Super Rugby – Lions v Stormers 11:30 Super Rugby – Jaguares v Reds Noon Thursday Kick Off 12:30 Pro14 Highlights Show 1:30 Gallagher Premiership Highlights Show 2:30 French Top 14 Highlights 3pm Thursday Kick Off 3:30 Japan Top League – Steelers v Black Rams 4pm Super Rugby – Blues v Crusaders 4:30 Super Rugby – Brumbies v Highlanders 5pm The Breakdown 6pm Thursday Kick Off 6:30 L Super Rugby – Crusaders v Highlanders 9:30 Japan Top League – Steelers v Black Rams 10pm The Breakdown 11pm Thursday Kick Off 11:30 Super Rugby – Crusaders v Highlanders Saturday 1:30 Pro14 Highlights Show 2:30 Gallagher Premiership Highlights Show 3:30 Super Rugby – Crusaders v Highlanders 4am Thursday Kick Off 4:30 The Breakdown 5:30 Super Rugby – Crusaders v Highlanders

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

11pm American Pickers Midnight Mysteries At The Museum 1am Culinary Genius 2am Alone AO 3am Baby Animals And Friends 4am Escape To The Chateau – DIY 5am Mysteries At The Museum

SKY SPORT 2 9:30 Ford Trophy Final – Aces v Volts (HLS) From Hagley Oval, Christchurch. 10am Blackcaps v India (HLS) Third ODI. From Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. 11am L Blackcaps v India First Test – Day One. From the Basin Reserve, Wellington. 7pm Ford Trophy Final – Aces v Volts (HLS) From Hagley Oval, Christchurch. 7:30 White Ferns v South Africa (HLS) Fourth T20. 8:30 L Women’s T20 World Cup Australia v India. From the Sydney Showground.

Saturday

12:30 Blackcaps v India (HLS) First Test, Day One. From the Basin Reserve, Wellington. 1:30 Ford Trophy Final – Aces v Volts (HLS) From Hagley Oval, Christchurch. 2am Blackcaps v India (RPL) First Test, Day One. From the Basin Reserve, Wellington. 4am Sport TBC 5am L South Africa v Australia First T20. From the New Wanderers in Johannesburg. 21Feb20

DISCOVERY 6:35 Fast N’ Loud PG Caddy Rust Bucket/Bel-Air Beauty 1/2. 7:30 The World’s Deadliest Weather Caught On Camera PG 8:20 Gold Rush PG 9:10 Outback Opal Hunters PG 10am How It’s Made PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 Railroad Australia PG 11:40 Swamp Murders M Shoeprints in the Mud. 12:30 The Perfect Murder M Ride with the Devil. 1:20 The 1980s – The Deadliest Decade M The Libertyville Horror. 2:10 The World’s Deadliest Weather Caught On Camera PG 3pm Bering Sea Gold PG Cold War. 3:50 Deadliest Catch M Hillstrand’s Last Catch. 4:45 Gold Rush PG 5:40 Railroad Australia PG 6:35 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 7:30 Outback Opal Hunters PG 8:30 Robson Green’s Australian Adventure PG Western Australia. 9:25 Aussie Lobster Men PG 10:15 Unexplained And Unexplored PG Knights Templar in America. 11:05 Naked And Afraid MVL Burnt to a Crisp. 11:55 How It’s Made PG Saturday 12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 The World’s Deadliest Weather Caught On Camera PG 1:35 Deadliest Catch M 2:25 Moonshiners MVL 3:15 Bering Sea Gold PG 4:05 What On Earth? PG 4:55 Naked And Afraid MVL 5:45 Deadliest Catch M

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Israel may fight in NZ

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NEW CLUB RUGBY COMP

By Adam Burns

adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

The announcement of a new national club rugby competition holds little bearing for smaller unions such as Mid Canterbury. That is the view of Mid Canterbury Rugby’s chief executive Ian Patterson, as New Zealand Rugby (NZR) roll out a new weight-restricted knockout tournament. NZR announced the inaugural Under 85kg National Club Cup yesterday, which was open to all

rugby clubs around the country. NZR head of participation and development Steve Lancaster said the new initiative was about reinvigorating and growing weight-restricted club rugby. “This comp gives extra credibility to an important club grade. “It’s an exciting opportunity for players from around the country to be involved in weight-restricted rugby and have a crack at making a national final. “There’s real appetite from pro-

vincial unions to grow weight-restricted rugby in their regions and provide more ways for people to play. “This is one initiative to help support that growth.” However, Patterson said the Mid Canterbury region did not have the player base to field a weight restricted team unlike the bigger centres. “We don’t have the critical mass and numbers as they do in the big cities.

“The weight grades have proven popular in the main centres because they have bigger populations. “Those unions have thousands of players, while we have hundreds. “It’s not really relevant to us.” He added that the union would be monitoring other development and pathway initiatives NZR were possibly trialing in the coming weeks. Clubs will compete within their

local regions in the early rounds of the Cup competition, before moving through to a national draw from the quarter-finals onwards. A national final is scheduled to be played in mid-August at a venue “of significance”. Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry, who is a longtime supporter of club rugby and player development at all levels, is an ambassador for the competition.

High class netballers in Ashburton next week

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