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Fight to combat Covid-19 begins By Matt Markham

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The Ashburton District’s fight to combat Covid-19 took a step up yesterday when the official Community Based Assessment Clinic (CBAC) for the pandemic opened its doors for the first time. Located on the Ashburton Hospital grounds, but operated by the Canterbury District Health Board, the clinic began operations late yesterday morning after the combined effort of a number of key people, including members of the Ashburton Covid-19 Communications team which was established in the wake of the outbreak. The opening of the clinic comes with a warning to general members of the public though, and it’s that if you just arrive without a referral from your GP,

you’ll be asked to leave, with only those directed to visit the site actually allowed to enter for a consultation with medical professionals. Operating with a security presence at all times, those asked to head to the clinic will arrive and be asked to stay in their car until motioned to come forward. In keeping with a minimal contact approach, registration will be handled through an intercom outside of the main administration building at the clinic. Once the initial processing of a patient is completed, they’ll be taken into a clinic room by a medical professional who has been through a thorough cleaning process and will be dressed in personal protective equipment. Once in the clinic, the process is sim-

ple based on a two-step procedure, the first of which is a screening of the patient to determine and then a streaming process which will determine the next course of action. Three options are available in the streaming process, with professionals determining whether a patient is well enough to go home and be given medical advice to assist them in their recuperation, the second option is to be referred back to their GP and the third option is hospitalisation, which will see patients moved immediately to the Ashburton Hospital emergency department.

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Council services will continue Fight to By Sue Newman

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The front door might be locked at the Ashburton District Council’s Baring Square office, its community facilities might be closed, but when it comes to keeping the district running it’s as close as possible to business as usual, says chief executive Hamish Riach. With New Zealand heading into lockdown tonight, the council is now working with skeleton staff, many of those now calling their home their office, as it meets the government’s self-isolation request, but staff will work to ensure essential services such as drinking water and storm water systems are not disrupted, he said. There was still work to be done to define how those services would be managed, but the key point for the community was that essential services would continue to operate, Riach said. “Rubbish will still be picked up, things like that are needed for a healthy community.” Where possible council staff were working from home, others would be available to the Ministry of Health and the Canterbury District Health Board for commu-

Ashburton District Council will operate a skeleton staff where necessary but essential public services will continue. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

nity support roles. With the news of the shutdown just hours old, Riach said the council, like every organisation, business and individual, was still working through how the new normal would look. “But people can be assured we will keep services running.” If council meetings are held it is likely they will be held via teleconferencing after the council

last week amended its standing orders to allow councillors to attend meetings remotely. Those meetings would still be available by livestream to ensure the community was able to watch and listen to debates, he said. “We’re really conscious of the need to still be transparent, for people to know what is happening and we’re working our way through all of that.”

The odd meeting could be cancelled at this stage, but the business of the council had to carry on, Riach said. Ashburton mayor Neil Brown has called an emergency council meeting for 11am today at the Council Chambers and this will be livestreamed. The purpose of the meeting is to establish a Covid-19 Response Committee and to approve the terms of reference for that committee required to give effect to this response. It is proposed the committee will have all the delegated powers, duties and functions of the council, except those specified in the Local Government Act. The committee will be required to have a quorum of just two members. Membership of the committee will be the mayor as its chair and all councillors. The quorum of two will be any of those members. It was important the business of the district did not grind to a halt and the response committee would ensure the council was able to respond quickly to situations as they arose in a rapidly changing environment, Brown said.

Covid-19: Confirmed and probable cases rise to 155 There are 40 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in New Zealand. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield told reporters there were also three new probable cases. There were 155 cases of confirmed and probable cases, and he said the daily tally would now include probable cases. The probable cases had returned a negative result, but their history and symptoms showed they had Covid-19, and they were

treated the same as if they had returned a positive result. Details of the cases would be updated on the Ministry of Health website. Six cases were in hospital, and they were all stable, and none of them required ICU treatment. Bloomfield said there was a community transmission case in Orewa, who had been on a tour to Milford and presumably came into contact with an overseas traveller. Both he and his partner had

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From P1 In all cases where possible, the appointment will be done with minimal contact with walkie talkies used to dictate notes to an administrative support person who will enter notes and details away from the assessment clinic. How busy, or how many patients will be seen by the clinic is an unknown, but all measures are being taken to be prepared for whatever the volume is. Those required to visit the CBAC will be advised of its location by their GP before they are sent and given direct instructions on what they are expected to do upon arrival. Again medical professionals are urging anyone thinking of just arriving at the clinic, without a GP referral, to not do so as they’ll be turned away. Meanwhile, the Ashburton Covid-19 team advised yesterday that flu vaccinations are available in the community but not yet for all medical centres. As they become available to each clinic, people will be contacted by their local GP. First priority has been given to the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions. Medical centres are busy contacting these patients as the vaccine becomes available. The communications team urged people to not overwhelm clinic phone lines with questions about the flu vaccination. Further information will be sent out as the vaccine becomes more available.

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Closures create mixed emotions Susan Sandys

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“Fun and good,” was how seven-year-old Hemi Thomas reacted to the news he would not have to go back to school for a month. He was walking home after classes finished at 3pm in Methven on Monday with his three brothers – Kase, 14, Noah, 8, and Korben, 5. It was the last day of education normality in New Zealand for a while, following the Prime Minister’s announcement that afternoon that the country would move to a lockdown. Noah had a different take on the state of affairs, being a little disappointed classes had been cancelled “because of the coronavirus”. “It’s nice being at school,” he said. The announcement has thrown teachers into rapid-planning mode, as they gather items from campus prior to midnight tonight and organise online classes. The Ministry of Education will be supporting schools to develop e-learning and other distance learning options for Term 2. School holidays have been brought forward by two weeks, and will begin on Monday. The school holidays will remain at just two

Methven primary school pupils (from left) Hemi Thomas, 7, Korben Thomas, 5, and Noah Thomas, 8, are walked home from school for the last time for many weeks on Monday, by big brother Kase, 14. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS weeks, and students will go back to their virtual classrooms after Easter, which was the original time school holidays were set to begin.

Virtual learning will be the norm for Term 2, at least to start, as New Zealand’s minimum four-week lockdown period goes to April 22.

Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association president Tim Kuipers said teachers would be busy during the two-week holiday period, implementing systems for distance education. “Should it (lockdown period) continue, we will be in a good position to carry on,” Kuipers said. “We have already had some students forming groups so they can work collaboratively,” he said of the online learning being organised by Ashburton Christian School, where he is the principal. Mid Canterbury’s principals had met and worked on ideas to keep classes going. “And we think it’s quite doable. And we are confident in our staff to deliver a good curriculum with distance education. In some ways it’s an opportunity to learn and develop new ways of doing things,” he said. Principals were pleased with the way the Ministry of Education had kept them informed. And he was pleased with the way central government was handling the pandemic. He supported the Prime Minister’s message of people showing kindness. “Looking out for one another is going to be important,” he said.

Essential services – who is allowed to continue working? NZME The Government has revealed the list of jobs and services deemed “essential” and, therefore, are not required to be in lockdown for the next four weeks. The list includes border agencies, media, people in building and construction, courts staff and bank workers. Some healthcare professionals are considered essential, as are people who work in public safety and local and national Government. According to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) essential businesses are those that support

people and provide the necessities of life for everyone in New Zealand. This means food, medicine, healthcare, energy, fuel, waste-removal, internet and financial support will continue to be available, MBIE said. This list may, however, evolve over time. What are essential businesses?

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Wind related call-outs cause plenty of headaches By Jaime Pitt-MacKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

A snap southerly change on Monday evening stretched firefighting resources in Ashburton with a number of call-outs in a short space of time. The biggest job of the evening was called in just after 7.45pm to a row of shelter belt trees on fire on Christys Road. “They were going pretty well, going really well in fact, we could see the glow in the sky halfway down the road on the way there,” Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade deputy chief fire officer Jeff Marshall said. “We think the wind whipped up some ashes from a previous burn into the shelter belt.” A total of 11 appliances were called to assist with the fire, coming from Ashburton, Pendarves, Lauriston, Rakaia and Methven. Four minutes after that crews were called to roofing coming off an industrial building, but Marshall said firefighters were limited in what they could do to actually help the situation. Due to the number of appli-

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In brief Parliament to close The Government will move to adjourn Parliament for five weeks and will not sit again until April 28, regardless of New Zealand’s Covid-19 alert status, Speaker Trevor Mallard says. Today there will be a special sitting of the House – with a scaled-back number of MPs – to vote on the adjournment motion, which is expected to pass. Mallard also announced that a new special committee, chaired by National leader Simon Bridges, has been set up and will have the power to interview those involved with the Government’s Covid-19 response. - NZME

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The southerly front rolling into Ashburton on Monday evening. ances being out of the station, a unit was called in from Methven to help cover the Ashburton station should any more call-outs occur. This did happen, and at around 9.20pm they were called

to a garage fire on Park Street. Earlier than that the Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade were called to a rubbish fire in the Ashburton Forks Area. Chief fire officer Brent Anderson said it was just a small rub-

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bish fire that had re-ignited due to the wind. According to Metservice, southerly wind gusts peaked in Ashburton at 8pm at 85km/h, with 5.2mm of rain falling in the hour around 10pm.

Coronavirus no threat to EA’s networks EA Networks is reassuring the Mid Canterbury community that the current Covid-19 situation poses no direct threat to their networks. The business will continue to provide the region with essential electricity and fibre services throughout the pandemic situation. The company has no concerns about the power and fibre networks resilience as more and more people begin working from home or other remote locations. “Our networks are comparatively new and robust, we don’t foresee any issues as people change how and when they access these networks,” Brendon Quinn, network manager commented. Of critical importance is the health and wellbeing of staff who respond to network emergencies and faults. The company is taking precautions to guard against transmission within its workforce. “The greatest concern for us is the potential impact on our staff numbers. We need people to be ready to respond to typical network events and faults day and night. This is why we are taking a very cautious approach,” Quinn said. The company has followed government recommendations such as having staff work from home and self-isolating. In addition, a second operating site has been setup to allow greater physical separation of people. This will allow the company to split teams into two operating environments which is hoped will reduce spread of any infections. “We recognise the seriousness of the situation and the important part we all play ensuring that risk of transmission is reduced. We want to assure our community that we are working hard to implement new measures to protect the public and our staff so we can continue to provide essential power services,” he said.

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The future of Lotto is uncertain as New Zealand prepares to enter nationwide lockdown to try and combat the spread of coronavirus. However, the live draw for Lotto, Powerball and Strike will go ahead tonight as usual, spokeswoman Marie Winfield told the Herald. “We are still working through the impact of alert level 4 and will provide an update in the next 24 hours.” Tonight’s draw for Powerball is a grand total of $6 million, with Lotto worth $1m and Strike $200,000. From tonight, New Zealand will enter a nationwide lockdown for at least four weeks, the Prime Minister announced on Monday. - NZME

You must stay home. We are moving to Alert Level 4 at 11:59pm. At 11:59pm tonight, New Zealand will move to Alert Level 4. This will save lives. Level 4 measures include:

• Healthcare will be available for those that need it.

• those not involved in essential work, must stay at home

• Your usual financial support, such as benefits, will continue as usual.

• educational facilities are now closed • businesses are closed except for essential services (e.g. supermarkets, pharmacies, clinics) and lifeline utilities. Where you stay tonight is where you must stay from now on. You must only be in physical contact with those you are living with while we remain at Level 4.

It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks.

You will be supported • Food will always be available – production will continue, distribution will continue, supermarkets will continue. You will always have access to food. • Pharmaceuticals will always be available.

• There is additional financial support from the government. Find out more at www.workandincome.govt.nz

Take care of yourself and one another Don’t let physical distance stop you staying connected. Keep in touch with people using video calls, phone calls, chat and texting. If you feel stressed or anxious, you can call or text 1737 to talk with a trained counsellor for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Keep up regular physical exercise and get some fresh air when possible. It’s okay as long as this is solitary, or only with those that you live with.

Stopping our movement stops the virus Remember, what you do now, will affect all of us. Sticking to the rules matters. Stay home. Save lives.

If you’re not sure who to contact for help, call the free government helpline on 0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week). If you have symptoms call your GP first, or call Healthline on 0800 358 5453

For key information go to Covid19.govt.nz

What are essential businesses? Essential businesses, and those that support them, will continue to provide the necessities of life for everyone in New Zealand.

This means food, medicine, healthcare, energy, fuel, waste-removal, internet and financial support will continue to be available.

This list is evolving. A more detailed list is available at Covid19.govt.nz Sectors

Entities providing essential services (including their supply chains)

Accommodation

• Accommodation services for essential workers and people who need to be isolated/quarantined

Border

• Customs New Zealand, Immigration New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries

Building and construction

• Building and construction related to essential services, critical infrastructure, or immediately needed to maintain human health and safety at home/workneeded to maintain human health and safety at home/work

Courts, tribunals and the justice system

• Courts of New Zealand and tribunals

Education

At level 3 only:

• Critical Crown entities (e.g. Electoral Commission)

• Schools and educational facilities (e.g. ECE centres) Fast-moving consumer goods

• Businesses involved in the supply, delivery, distribution and sale of food, beverage and other key consumer goods (but not takeaway shops)

Financial services

• Banks, insurers and other financial institutions

Health

• Hospitals, primary care clinics, pharmacies, medical laboratories, care facilities • Ambulance services • Mortuary services

Local and national government

• Any entity involved in COVID-19 response or that has civil defence/ emergency management functions • Key public services

Primary industries, including food and beverage production and processing

• Packaging, production and processing of food and beverage products • Food safety and verification, inspection or associated laboratory services, food safety and biosecurity functions • Veterinary and animal health/welfare services

Public safety and national security

• Emergency services • Security and intelligence services • Justice system • Public safety and national security roles

Science

• Any entity (including research organisations) involved in COVID-19 response, hazard monitoring, resilience, diagnostics for essential services

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• Welfare and social services, including NGOs, which meet immediate needs (further guidance will be provided)

Transport and logistics

• Transport services • New Zealand Post and courier services • Any small passenger service vehicle driver – including taxis and ride-share services

Utilities and communications, including supply chains

• Electricity, gas, water, waste, fuel, telecommunication services, internet providers and media

These businesses will continue working, but will put in place alternative ways of working to keep employees safe, including shift-based working, staggered meal breaks, flexible leave arrangements and physical distancing. We are setting up a call centre and free 0800 number to help answer questions about this. Our website will be updated as soon as this is set up. More specific information for each sector will be published shortly.

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An ideal opening to remain connected

ome good news to start the day, we’re all system go here at the Guardian. After some uncertainty about what the lockdown would mean for us in terms of publishing the paper six days a week, we’ve been told we’re good to go for the foreseeable future. But we’re taking it cautiously. Almost all of our staffing network are working remotely from home with only a few key people remaining in the office at Somerset House. We’re eliminating our faceto-face contact and trying to be as mindful of everyone’s situations as we can. That we can be there, and be a part of this unheralded time for all of us and at least provide one sense of normality in your everyday lives by producing and delivering a daily newspaper to you from Monday through to Saturday is a role we’re taking seriously. We want to be a line of communication for everyone who reads these pages, a way you can connect with the wider community and to do that we’re going to need your help. We’ve got a paper to fill, a team of journalists at the ready to tell the stories of people out there in the community – but with no planned events, or occasions to work towards, we’re going to rely on you to lend us a helping hand. You’ll hear and witness some pretty amazing stuff over the coming weeks, be it via social media channels, chats on the phone or casual observations as you are out for your daily fix of fresh air. Reach out, tell us about them and we can try and spread a bit of cheer around the place through some feel-good news that will show that although we might be facing quite a remarkable situation, that life does continue and human nature still prevails. We’re here to help – and this is your daily newspaper, so tell us what you want to read about.

The Stockdale Paradox I

t has been said that we don’t really know our own mettle until faced with challenge or adversity. How we endure and react in these more trying situations not only says a lot about who we are, but also has a significant effect on the end result and whether we prevail over whatever that challenge may be. As Charles Bukowski wrote, “What matters most is how well you walk through the fire”. It is easy to remain level-headed, kind and motivated when things are going well, but it is in the middle of the storm when things are at their most challenging that our core values, fortitude and mindset are truly tested. Attitude and mindset are powerful things. So are we better to remain blindly optimistic, and believe that everything will work out in the end, if we just keep going, following the tireless dogma of never giving up? Or it is better to lean more toward realism with a hint of pessimism, and expect the worst and hope to be pleasantly surprised? I was recently part of a team that put on a reasonably complicated community event that involved dealing with a lot of red tape. We knew the event would be difficult to pull off, but we also knew that the community would get a lot of value from it, so we persevered. When faced with what felt like roadblock after roadblock, instead of thinking ‘we can’t do this’, we took the attitude ‘how can we work through these obstacles to make this event happen’? The event did go ahead, and it was a huge success, bringing a

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lot of joy to our community and drawing people to our small town, which is struggling in this difficult economic climate. It was immensely satisfying seeing the enjoyment we helped to create. I was so proud of what our team had achieved, despite the hurdles in front of us. After the event, one of our committee members introduced me to the Stockdale Paradox, something that immediately resonated with me. The Stockdale Paradox is a term coined by author Jim Collins in his book Good to Great, named after James Stockdale who was the highest ranking officer in the US Navy when he was captured and held as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Over a harrowing seven year period, Stockdale was tortured repeatedly and had no way of knowing if he would ever see freedom again. To survive Stockdale found a way to remain simultaneously realistic, pessimistic and optimistic, retaining the faith that he would survive his ordeal, without ignoring the harsh realities and obstacles in his path. Stockdale explained it like this: “You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end – which you can never afford to lose – with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts

James Stockdale of your current reality, whatever they might be.” When observing the other men in the camp, Stockdale noted how mindset had a strong impact on survival. He noticed that optimists fared the worst. Stockdale explains: “They were the ones who said, ‘We’re going to be out by Christmas’. And Christmas would come, and Christmas would go. Then they’d say, ‘We’re going to be out by Easter’. And Easter would come, and Easter would go. And then Thanksgiving, and then it would be Christmas again. And they died of a broken heart.” So to apply the Stockdale Paradox in life, we are more likely to endure and have a better chance of a successful outcome in any challenging aspect of our life, if we acknowledge our obstacles and are realistic about the challenges we face, while at the same time having the confidence

and faith that we will eventually triumph. If we face our obstacles head-on, then we can find solutions to those obstacles, and strategies so that we can reach our goals. Claire Inkson is an awardwinning freelance photographer and blogger who is passionate about telling the stories of our people and landscapes through both these mediums. Claire is also passionate about Rural New Zealand: the people, the stories, the history and is dedicated to the positive promotion of New Zealand agriculture. Find her online at www.claireinkson.com The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

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QUICK MEAL Potato salad: 750g baby potatoes ½ C capers, roughly chopped 80g cornichons (mini gherkins), finely chopped 1/3 C parsley, finely chopped 200g sour cream sea salt and cracked black pepper Lemon myrtle vinaigrette 2 t Manuka honey ½ t Dijon mustard 1 lemon, zest and juice 2 T white wine vinegar ¼ C extra virgin olive oil ¼ C grape seed oil 1 T lemon myrtle (use lemon thyme as an alternative), finely chopped sea salt and cracked black pepper

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cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 1520 minutes or until tender. Drain. Once potatoes have cooled, cut each potato into 2-3 pieces. Place in a bowl and add capers, cornichons, parsley and sour cream. Fold gently to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and leave aside until serving. ■■ To make the vinaigrette, place honey, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice and white wine vinegar into a bowl and mix to combine. Whisk in both the oils to form a smooth

dressing. Stir in lemon myrtle and add salt and pepper. ■■ To prepare the fish, make sure the skin is completely free of scales. Do this by scraping it with the edge of a sharp knife. Pat the skin completely dry. Cut the groper fillets into 6 even sized pieces. Season the tops very lightly. ■■ Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Use enough oil to thinly coat the bottom of the pan. Add the fillets skin-side down and turn the heat up slightly. Keep cooking the fish another 2 to 4 minutes, until the skin is crispy. Flip over the fillets and turn off the heat. ■■ Place warm potato salad in the middle of the plates, top with groper fillets and drizzle with lemon myrtle vinaigrette. Serve with a sprig of dill. Recipe courtesy of www.seafood.co.nz Seafood New Zealand

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■■OPINION

In brief

Time to look at the big picture

s I pen this column from self-isolation, it may be an opportune time to take stock. After a few surreal weeks of global acclimatisation which has escalated at breakneck speeds, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s announcement on Monday, advising New Zealand was to move into alert three and subsequently alert four status after it was confirmed Covid-19 was now within the community, felt like a moment in New Zealand history. Entering this critical phase as a collective society has resembled and felt like something from a Hollywood script. As a sports reporter, articulating the very notion of what sport represents within this global event, feels weirdly meaningless and yet very important. In other words, how can you be a sports reporter when there is none being played and the world is effectively in lockdown? However, those lucky to be working in an industry which is considered an essential service, have massive jobs ahead and that includes the Ashburton Guardian and that includes me.

RESULTS ■■ Bridge Ashburton Bridge Club Monday Evening – March 16th, B & C Ladder N/S 1st Mary Francis & Fiona Williamson, 2nd Elizabeth Hutton & Kate White, 3rd Pauline Scott & Colin Clemens E/W 1st Janine Havis & Debbie Seddon-Sewell, 2nd David Fisher & George Brown, 3rd Georgina Black & Carolyn Cameron Tuesday Evening –March 17th, A Ladder N/S 1st Trish & Peter Downward, 2nd Jim & Audrey Rooney, 3rd Rona Brownlie & Lois Rose E/W 1st Sue Rosevear & John Fechney, 2nd Trish & Maurice Small, 3rd Gordon McCormick & David Sewell Wednesday Afternoon-March 18th, Individual Ladder N/S 1st David Sewell & Mary Buckland , 2nd Pauline Fergus & Maree Moore, 3rd John Shearer & Trish Downward E/W 1st John Fechney & Edna Segers 2nd Peter Downward & John Irwin, 3rd Val Palmer & Paul Fergus Thursday Evening – March 19th, 2 rds, diff ptr N/S 1st Mary Buckland & Sonia Gill, 2nd Evelyne Taylor & Pat Jordan, 3rd Martin de Jong & Rosemary McLaughlin E/W 1st Audrey Rooney & Trevor Coulter,

DRAWS ■■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club Saturday 28 March A Par round will be played. Starting Times: Morning start at 8.00am; Afternoon players report at 12noon for a 12.30pm start. Nine hole golfers report 1.00 for a 1.30pm start.

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Sport – across all levels, from all corners – has come to a grinding halt and in these uncertain and shook times, as difficult as it is for me to admit, there are bigger things at stake, and competing in tandem and against each other just does not feel right at present. However, as we universally settle into self-isolation, myself and the wider editorial team will compile moments from yesteryear based on hypothetical sporting debates which ocassionally occur within the Guardian newsroom. It may not mean anything in the current climate, but a distraction may not be the worst thing in the world right now, especially for us sport-broke devotees. One of the lingering storylines of the past week or so has been the daft persistence of the NRL as it merrily proceeded to play 2nd Debbie Seddon-Sewell & Kay Robb, 3rd David Sewell & Maryke Blignault

■■ Bowls Ashburton Bowling Club On Tuesday, the 17th, the Ashburton Ladies Intermediate singles was played. It was won by Laraine Mills, 21-13, against Barbara Ewan – congratulations go to Laraine! On Wednesday the 18th, the 2-4-2 open pairs, sponsored by Ray White, was played at the Club. The results are: 1st – W Suttie, D King – 3 wins, 17 ends, 32 pts 2nd – G Eder, M Eder – 3 wins, 15 ends, 28 pts 3rd – R Herriott, W Herriott – 3 wins, 13 ends, 23 pts 4th – P Collins, O Collins – 2 wins, 1 draw, 15 ends, 37 pts 5th – H Goodall, J Smart – 2 wins, 1 draw, 15 ends, 32 pts 6th – M Quinn, S Doig – 2 wins, 1 draw, 15 ends, 23 pts. Sadly, but not unexpectedly, on Saturday the club had to suspend all bowling activities, end of season activites, the AGM and Club committee meetings and the weekly Happy Hour. These activities also include the suspension of our weekly cards get-togethers on a Monday afternoon. The resumption of all these activities is for another day. The club wishes all its members, supporters, sponsors and fellow bowling clubs well for the uncertain coming weeks and months ahead. We will bring you more news when we are able, in the meantime, stay well everyone!

■■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club Saturday 21 March In the teams Ambrose competition the Radius Care winning team was: Jeff Hewitt, Rodney O’Neill, Steve Richards and Wilson Hii with a score of 57-4=53nett. Other winning teams were: Hamish Niles, Brent MacGregor, Ben Niles and Gavin Douglas 54.4; Bruce Ferriman, Brendon

a second competition round, behind closed doors as state and country borders were being shut off. For Todd Greenberg and co, it resembled a team behind on points playing helter-skelter second phase footy deep in your own half after the final hooter has gone. Rugby League’s premier competition finally took the sixth tackle on Monday night,

NRL guru Phil Gould might finally be talking sense for a change. suspending the season with administrators immediately launching into crisis talks as if they weren’t occurring already. The headstrong position of Davidson, Perry Hunt and Gaby Jansen 55.1; Paul Warren, Blair Franklin, Steve Vivian and Hiro Kakado 55.5; Peter Morrison, Paul Morrison, Jamie Stone and Chris Ralston 55.6. Twos: No twos awarded. Nearest The Pins: Braided Rivers: Ian Rive; Rothbury Insurance: Dylan Stoddart; Value Plus Processing: Brent Smith; South Island Seeds: James McFarlane: Property Brokers #6: Steve Vivian; Ton’s Thai Longest Putt: Gaby Jansen: Tinwald Tavern Bonus Draw: Brian Nuttall. Nine Hole Results The Harvey Bakehouse winner was Mitchell Lye with 24pts. Other winning scores were: Muriel Morgan 21pts, Peter Stretchman 20 and Peter Woods also 20.

Rakaia Golf Club Nancy McCormick: Jill Burrowes and Freda Bierema 106-30-76, Fiona Rushton and Beverly Sutherland 109-32-77 9 Holers: Val Bell 55-18-37 Men: Steve Booker 91-18-73, Closest to the pin #8 Jeremy Duckmanton

Methven Ladies Golf Wednesday 18 March L.G.U And 1st Tuis Silver Sarah Gallagher 90-16-74 Tania Wilson 94-19-75 Bronze A Ellen Kemp 93-21-72 Rox Grant 102-27-75 Pam Watson 94-19-75 Jane Lane 100-25-75 Bronze B Nola Hydes 97-29-68 Heather Middleton 98-29-69 1st Tuis Nola Hydes 41 Aqua Japanese Restuarant Best Nett Of Day - Nola Hydes Nearest Pins: No 4 Open Methven Travel Tania Wilson No 6 Open Methven Pharmacy Sandra Marr No 13 Open Cinema Paradiso Roz Grant No 17 Open 2nd Shot Bronze B Heather Middelton No 14 Bronze B Supervalue Margaret Kelk Saturday Ladies Foursquare Bev Isherwood Two’s And Nett Eagles Gayle O’Duffy, Robyn Maw, Heather Middleton,Roz Grant, Heather Santy, Tania Wilson, Bev Isherwoodx3

administrators has seemingly come from desperation and now clubs and the competition itself face an uphill battle financially to survive. Phil Gould suggested not all 16 clubs will live on to tell the tale. And while the former NSW Blues coach and broadcaster is a merchant for lofty over-hyping, he may well be right. Even more crazed, has been the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) delusions of planning for an Olympic Games in Tokyo in July, with no qualifiers in motion and several countries abandoning plans to send teams. Despite an insistence that the Olympics could not possibly be postponed due to the logistical entanglement which such a move would create, IOC member Dick Pound admitted the games would not proceed on July 24. The Games represents the greatest celebration of sporting prowess, the feats of humanity, which binds nations together in front of a global audience of billions. But for now, there is a far bigger obstacle for global leaders of a different nature to overcome.

Mayfield Golf Club 9 Hole Golf 19th March 2020 Stroke & 2nd Stableford Ladies: 1st Jo Cook 53-20-33 20 2nd Bernie Morrison 60-21-39 16 Men: Eddie Graham 51-14-37 19 2nd John Greenslade 55-17-38 17 Greg Sim Builders No 2: Jo Cook Mayfield Transport No 5: Cate HoganWright

Tinwald Golf Club Twilight Thursday March 19th Stroke Leading scores in the twilight stroke round played on Thursday: -6; Dave King 31, Daz Young 32, Robin Simms 33, Paul Boon 34. 7-10: Kerry Venmore 32, Richard Hewson 32, Cawte Whiting, Andy Rattray 33, Andrew Salvesen, Mike Sandrey 34 c/b. 11 plus: Nathan Frew, Leo Chmiel, Alex Bec 32. Women: 0-14: Linda McClea 33, Jacqui Beardsley 34. 15 plus: Carol Shanks, Cynthia Bonnington 37 c/b. Non-Handicap; Toby Thomas 29. Nearest the pin: # 2 Tim Bain, # 16 Dave Morrison. Two’s; Tim Bain, Andrew Quigley, Nigel Heney. Radio Hokonui hacker; Ross Preece net 44 by lot. Saturday March 21 Combined stableford Leading scores in the combined stableford played on Saturday: Chris Hart and Ton Kittikote 80, Bruce Collins and Snow Pierce 78, Nick Wilson and Brian Rouse 77. Women; (Stroke) Jenny Harrex net 69. Nearest the pin; Tinwald Liquorland # 2; Brent Smith. Gluyas Ford # 6; Tony Sheppard. House of Travel # 12; Percy Kelsall. Ace Auto Electrical # 16; Selwyn Munro. G & R Seeds 2nd shot #11; Steve Kircher. Two’s; Brian Rouse, Percy Kelsall, Neil Rayner, Warren Scott, Tony Sheppard, Pete Marshall, Andrew Barrie, Mark Argyle, Wayne Mellish, Leen Bell. Net Eagle; # 14 Myson.

Methven Golf Club 21st March Senior: Piers Rolton 78-12-66. Intermediate: Phil Johnson 77-14-63. Junior A: Ian

A-League suspended The New Zealand members of the Wellington Phoenix will return home before the border is shut tonight following the suspension of the A-League. The last of the major sports in our region has fallen to the coronavirus pandemic, with the A-League being halted immediately. Last week the Phoenix decided to base themselves in Australia and had been going through a 2 week self isolation period. Phoenix General Manager David Dome says that prior to the FFA’s decision, the club had tried everything in its power to play out as much of the A-League season as it could, but the spread of Covid-19 had made it untenable to remain in Australia.

Blow for ex-All Blacks As Olympic organisers continue to delay the inevitable, Japanese rugby has acted to cancel its domestic Top League season due to the pandemic. The Top League has been suspended since mid-February but initially planned to resume in April. Yesterday those hopes were officially scrapped, with the remainder of the season’s 42 matches called off. Cancelling this season carries widespread implications for many New Zealanders in Japan with lucrative salaries making the league an attractive destination for Kiwi players and coaches in recent years. Wayne Smith’s Kobe Steelers side, where Dan Carter, Andy Ellis, Brodie Retallick, Richard Buckman, Tom Franklin and Hayden Parker are among the high-profile recruits, were undefeated in their quest for a third straight title. Lucas 89-21-68. Junior B: Gary Kermode 93-27-66 Two’s: Tim Robinson , Allan lock x2. Dubliner Best Nett: Phil Johnson 63. Methven Foursquare Second Best Nett: Piers Rolton by lot. Methven Travel Best Gross : Phil Johnson 77. Closest to the Pin-Aqua Japanese Restaurant No 4: Phil Elliott. Terrace Downs No 6: Tim Robinson. Ski Time No 13: Simon Wareing. Green Parrot No 17: Phil Elliott. Hunters Wines No 14: Alister Maxwell. Next Week 28th March TBA

Mayfield Golf Club Saturday 21/3/20 Winners second round Ruapuna: Roger Lake, Charlie Rapsey, Jeff Mcnelly, Duncan Barr Rest of Players Played Stableford round winners were Logan Tasker 39 Harley Davies 38 George Butterick 38 Steve King 36 Nearest Pins: No 2 Aon Insurance: not struck No11 Jon McAuliffe Bayleys: George Buttrick No 5 Campbell Contracking Charlie Rapsey No 14 ANZ Bank: Duncan Barr 9&18 second shot: Andrew Peck Twos Allan Dixon, Charlie Rapsey, George Butterick Rosehope Rommey Player of the Day: Duncan Barr 86/24/62

Run and Walk Ashburton Turkey Trott held at Argyle Park Saturday 21st March 2020 Runners and walkers estimated their finish time for 3km. The Winners is the persons whose actual time came closest to their estimated time. Walkers – 3km: Alison Conway 20:29; Paul Severins 20:44; Dave Strong 20:58; Judith Crozier 22:22; Marie Batty 22:22; Wendy Severins 23:55; Lynda Bayne 24:38; Janet Hood 26:11; Barbara Taylor 26:11; Karen Hodgson 27:09 (Winner - within 9 seconds); Viv Strong 29:06. Runners – 3km: Angel Spooner 13:01 (Winner – within 19 seconds); John Conway 13:32; Ian Broadbelt 13:45; Phil Crozier 20:28.

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■■BARREL RACING

Practice making perfect By Heather Mackenzie

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Emily Daly may have been competing in her first-ever rodeo season, but this American-born rider has certainly made her mark on the New Zealand barrel racing circuit. The Methven-based second division rider finished the season seventh in the national rodeo standings. This placing means that she has a very real chance to “break open” next season. In order to move up from the second division to the open class, (break open) riders have to earn $3000 in prize money. Because Daly is such an exceptional rider she is half-way to achieving that goal in only her first season competing. “I was a bit surprised to have achieved that ranking in my first season, especially since my main goal for the season was to make it around all three barrels without making a fool of myself, so to finish seventh in the national standings is it’s pretty cool really.” Ironically enough Daly, who comes from the home of rodeo, never tried barrel racing until she moved to New Zealand. Living and working as a vet nurse in Otago one of her horsey friends suggested she try it, and from that moment on Daly was hooked. She said there are so many things to like about the rodeo circuit, but most of all she loves the big happy family feeling provided by the riders on the circuit. “We are all travelling around to different rodeos, competing against each other, but it never feels like that. “People think we are mad, driving thousands of kilometres to race for 17 seconds, but then those people don’t understand how amazing rodeo is.” “This is the only sport that I have ever been involved in where your competitors are on the sideline cheering you on. “It’s like we are all one big summer road trip, supporting and helping each other.”

Growing up just out of Boston, Daly spent her early riding career, from the age of five, competing in English riding events, commonly referred to as show jumping and eventing. While the two riding disciplines are completely different, Daly admits her experiences in the show ring have certainly crossed over into the rodeo arena. “Basic riding skills are the same in show jumping and barrel racing. “Things like balance, horse control and confidence are important to both.” Daly said while she doesn’t really carry out any superstitious rituals prior to her race, she does

Emily Daly and her quarterhorse Doc. have a set routine she likes to go through beforehand. This involves taking a look at the arena the night before, or if that is not possible then on the morning of the rodeo. “Every arena is different. “For example, where the entry gate is or how far the barrels are away from the fence, can all impact on how you ride the course, so I like to see it before I race, and then I can visualise myself going around each barrel.” Practice, practice, practice is something Daly knows has helped her to succeed this season. During competition time she

and her quarterhorse Doc can been seen practising five or six days a week and if they are not doing that, Daly and Doc are attending barrel racing weekend workshops, picking up new skill and meeting more rodeo family members. Daly is really pleased with Doc and the duo are working together extremely well. She is full of praise for her 17-year-old pal. “I have only had him for a few months, but we have a nice vibe going already, and I am sure that is only going to get better as time goes on, well I hope so anyway.

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“He is a really smart horse who loves his job.” With the season coming to an early close due to Covid-19 Doc gets to have a rest until August. It’s a break that is well deserved according to Daly. She said it is her way of thanking him for running his heart out over the season. Like any horse fanatic one horse is never enough. Currently Daly has three horses, and is on her way to get another this week, so keep an eye out for her name in the show jumping or eventing programme too.

■■RACING

Exercise imperative to welfare, claims Pike

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is adamant that training tracks need to remain open throughout the Covid-19 alert level 4 lockdown on animal welfare grounds. The respected horseman, who is also the President of the New Zealand Trainers’ Association, usually has around 80 horses in work and is keen to see tracks remain open to keep horses ticking over, albeit on a reduced scale. “I have been working really closely with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing and also have a couple of vets on board as

well, just from an animal welfare point of view,” Pike said. “We are waiting for clarification as to whether we can carry on training, which will hopefully come through tonight (Tuesday).” Like many stables, Pike has already implemented strict staff protocols to minimise human interaction. “We have got pretty strict protocols in place,” he said. “We have split our staff into teams of two and they’re working three days on and three days off. “We still need people in the stable as horses have got to stay

ticking over. There are distancing requirements, with riders down one end and ground staff the other. We hope to keep the training tracks open on some sort of scale to get some exercise into the horses. “From a health and animal welfare point of view it is pretty hard having a fit racehorse standing in the box 24 hours a day, without any form of significant exercise.” Asked if horses going on a walking machine would suffice, Pike is effusive in his answer. “No, that’s not enough,” he said.

“If you put a fit racehorse on a walker for an hour, it is only going to become too fresh and hard to handle. It is not good for the horses at all either. “There have been a lot of horses that have been picked up today or that are being picked up tomorrow and we will probably be down to 40 horses. “Nationally, trying to have 1500 horses out spelling on agistment farms is pretty much logistically impossible. “We’ve got 16 acres here but it is not a lot of land and we are keen to keep the horses ticking over

that need full work, so they are ready to go when racing does start up again in two or three months. “There is not enough room to spell every horse. “It is definitely an animal welfare case as it is logistically impossible to house them all at spelling farms. “The horses that are left in the stables will need some form of exercise in the next month and we are prepared to work in with MPI and adhere to strict protocols to ensure that we can keep things ticking over for the safety of everyone, horses and humans.”

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■■OLYMPICS

Postponement ‘inevitable’ By Cheree Kinnear

The IOC’s reported call to postpone the Games come after a number of sporting bodies threatened to boycott the event. Canada announced it had taken “the difficult decision” to pull out of the Games after consulting athletes, sports groups, and the government, while Australia’s committee said athletes needed to prioritise their own health and of those around them. Smith believed it played a key role in recent developments. “The call for change was significant,” she said. “Today, athletes have the power of social media and I think that really ramped up and there were stronger and stronger calls from sports.” Smith added that postponement was a far better option than cancelling the Games altogether. “This Olympic dream is really important and the Paralympic dream for our athletes and all the coaches and people who support them in their sports and their parents so it’s huge in people’s lives,” she said. “For us, a cancellation would have been hugely devastating ... I guess the question athletes and for us and everyone involved now is just to get certainty on what that looks like.”

The New Zealand Olympic Committee have backed postponement of the Tokyo Games amid the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the International Olympic Committee announcing it could take up to four weeks to decide whether the Olympics would go ahead, veteran IOC member Dick Pound has told USA Today that the Games will be postponed until 2021. “On the basis of the information, the IOC has, postponement has been decided,” Pound told USA Today. “The parameters going forward have not been determined, but the Games are not going to start on July 24, that much I know.” NZOC secretary-general Kereyn Smith told the Radio Sport Breakfast, the global circumstances demanded change. “Time is just not on anybody’s side,” she said. “It would feel to me that a postponement is now inevitable. “At a very fundamental level, athletes, they need to be able to train, compete and qualify, they need a level playing field, they need time for this massive pinnacle event and clearly all of those things are now compromised for so many athletes.”

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IRIS MAE OFFICER-HOLMES (deceased) Notice to Creditors and Other Claimants Notice is given, pursuant to section 35 of the Trustee Act 1956, that all persons having claims against the Estate* listed below are required to send details of their claims to the offices of Argyle Welsh Finnigan, Barristers, Solicitors & Notary Public, PO Box 454, Ashburton, 7740 (attention: Mrs E A Taylor) on or before April 25, 2020. After that date, the trustee(s) of the Estate may administer or distribute the Estate having regard only to claims received. Claims due and owing at the date of death should be so certified. *Estate: Iris Mae Officer-Holmes, Widow, late of Ashburton.

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Cryptic crossword 1

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

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ACROSS 1. List of duty for the RAF fit for setting out (6) 4. Monsieur to act differently, being feline (6) 9. The smallest possible dress held back by mother (7) 10. Something glittering ahead of the Terriers, involving change of air (5) 11. Fellow-fighter was everything to York, initially (4) 12. Hindu garment got from the commisssariat (4) 13. Supernatural being starts exploiting landing facility (3) 15. I am the dedicatee, it would seem, of this volume (4) 16. A lady’s first bouquet-garni has this in it (4) 19. A bone in a cage (3) 21. An arm or a leg of Satan, an imp may be (4) 22. I am twice backing a heroine of Puccini’s (4) 24. Cross tie may hold Academician in (5) 25. Showing no regard for others if she’s about fifty, maybe (7) 26. None older than the set led so astray (6) 27. He is in a muddle as one gear engages with another (6) DOWN 1. Again and again it’s like consecutive prison sentences (4,5,4) 2. Telephone one and allow it to curl (7) 3. Renown is given up in the Mafia (4) 5. Got into a bed improperly made (8) 6. It may be a fad, to cover it with cracks (5) 7. They are responsible for the stop-go policy on the roads (7,6) 8. It may be a slur that’s taken for microscopic examination (5) 14. Iron workers to be given term less awkward for them (8) 17. This 19 being broken, nationality is apparent (7) 18. A being such as Clio to tickle one (5) 20. Smooth, the way leading Boeing will come down (5) 23. It is risqué for an athlete representing his university (4)

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ACROSS 6. Ample (6) 7. Angel (6) 10. Relapse (7) 11. Automaton (5) 12. Ritual (4) 13. Change (5) 16. Source (5) 17. Short note (4) 20. Perfect (5) 21. Incapacitated (4,3) 22. Avaricious (6) 23. Stinging insect (6)

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Among the most effective ways to let people know you care is also the easiest – tell them. You may not identify as a poet, but when you speak simply from the heart, you will be one anyway. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Everyone will drop defences to solve a problem. What went wrong and why are legitimate questions that will get answered with little fuss, and future dealings will go much better from there. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): There’s an art to knowing what to appreciate. To give credit where its due sounds like an easy task, but it actually takes a deeper accounting than what can be observed from the surface. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Playfulness is an attribute you possess no matter what else is going on around you. When you bring that quality into typically serious situations, it will have a transformative effect. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Use the limits of human memory to your advantage, building key moments. People will remember the first five minutes of an encounter and they will remember the highlight and/or low point. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): The society values action over contemplation. If you go off by yourself to pray, commune and connect with different realms, you will be fortified so long as you don’t expect anyone else to understand. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Devote everything to your strengths and let the rest take care of itself. It will feel selfish, until you get used to the idea that your happiness and productivity contributes to that of others. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Ancient wisdom suggests the order is: pride, fall. So as you witness the proclamation, the puffed-up chest, the boasting and posturing, take it as your cue to step aside to make room for the inevitable. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’ll let people know what you need. You’ll ask them what they need, too. This simple act of mutual respect and service will be at the root of all good relationships today. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You might go pro at some point, but your amateur status in an endeavour allows you purity of intention and frees you to express yourself in the exact way you prefer instead of the way that pays. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): For a moment, leave the worries of daily life, status and identity behind to stretch your heart and soul into a spiritual realm. This will restore you. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You’ve something to show the world today. Make it easy for people to get to the thing you want them to know. When it comes to influence, claiming a moment of focus is half the battle.

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Weather

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DEATHS

Indoor gatherings of 100 people or more have been banned by the Government amid the coronavirus outbreak, this includes funeral gatherings. CALVERT, Diana Jane – On March 19, 2020, surrounded by love, passed away peacefully in Christchurch. Aged 66 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Canterbury owned, Dennis Freer. Dearly loved locally operated daughter of the late Ian and Benita Calvert, and the late Patersons Nan and Giff Rowberry. Much loved sister of Guy and Funeral Services Robyn Calvert, Judy and and Ashburton Kevin Freer, Tim and Kim Crematorium Ltd Rowberry, Peter and Maree Calvert, and Sue and Michael Office and Chapel Bajko. A loving and special Corner East & Cox Aunty Di to all her nieces and Streets, Ashburton nephews. A treasured friend of many. Special thanks to the staff at Parkstone Care Home for their loving care of Diana. Donations in Diana’s Please note all late death memory to the Mid notices or notices sent Canterbury Cancer Society outside ordinary office would be appreciated. hours must be emailed to: Messages may be sent to the deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz Calvert family, 33 Breens to ensure publication. Road, Bishopdale, To place a notice during Christchurch 8051. A memorial celebration of office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 Diana’s life will be held at a for more information. later date to be advised. Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287)

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Data provided by NIWA

Waimate less than 30 fine

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers 30 to 59

fog

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

Canterbury Plains

rain

snow

hail

60 plus

overnight max low

TODAY

Auckland

fine

Fine with some high cloud. Light winds, but northeast breezes about the coast in the afternoon.

Fine with some high cloud. Wind at 1000m: W 30 km/h. Wind at 2000m: SW 45 km/h.

Hamilton

fine

Napier

fine

TOMORROW

Palmerston North fine

TOMORROW

FRIDAY Rain easing to a few showers. Clearing to fine later. Southwesterlies easing.

A few early showers, with snow flurries to 1100 metres, then fine. Southwesterlies dying out.

SUNDAY Fine with light winds.

World Weather fine fine fine fine fine showers cloudy thunder showers thunder thunder drizzle fine cloudy fine

FZL: 2400m lowering to 1400m

FRIDAY

Fine with light winds.

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

FZL: 2400m

Cloud increasing. Rain developing in the afternoon, heavier about the divide, with snow lowering to 1000m. NW strengthening before changing strong SW, then easing at night. Wind at 1000m: NW gradually rising to gale 65 km/h, then turning S 40 km/h from late afternoon. Wind at 2000m: NW rising to gale 75 km/h in the morning, then turning S 65 km/h from late afternoon.

Cloud increasing with northerlies. Showers developing in the afternoon with a southwest change, strong about the coast.

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

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9 noon 3

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

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

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9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

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11:31 5:42 11:53 6:00 12:09 6:19 12:32 6:36 12:49 6:59 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 4 minutes.

Good

fine

Nelson

fine

Blenheim

fine

Greymouth

fine

Christchurch

fine

Timaru

fine

Queenstown

fine

Dunedin

fine

Invercargill

showers

Good fishing Rise 7:59 am Set 8:18 pm

Rise 7:42 am Set 7:34 pm Good

Good fishing Rise 8:59 am Set 8:40 pm

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Rise 7:44 am Set 7:32 pm Good

Good fishing Rise 10:00 am Set 9:03 pm

Last quarter

2:36 pm

15 Apr 10:58 am

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River Levels

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0.90

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

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 143.7 Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday

3.10 nc

Sth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday

5.59

Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday

63.4

Waitaki Kurow at 2:06 pm, yesterday

409.9

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Canterbury Readings

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Wellington

Forecasts for today

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Rise 7:41 am Set 7:35 pm

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A southwest flow eases over New Zealand as a ridge builds onto the country. Tomorrow an active front moves across southern and central New Zealand, followed by a strong southwest change. The front clears the North Island early Friday and southwesterlies gradually ease.

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TODAY: Fine with some high cloud. Light winds.

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Ashburton Forecast

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 12.3 12.6 Max to 4pm 2.2 Minimum -0.2 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm March to date 19.2 Avg Mar to date 47 2020 to date 77.4 155 Avg year to date Wind km/h S 17 At 4pm Strongest gust SW 37 Time of gust 3:46pm

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6:18 A Most Violent Year MVLC 2015 Action Crime. Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo. 8:19 The Hunger Games – Catching Fire MV 2013 Action. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson. 10:41 Barbershop ML 2002 Comedy. Ice Cube, Anthony Anderson, Cedric The Entertainer. 12:25 Barbershop 2 – Back In Business ML 2004 Comedy. Ice Cube, Sean Patrick Thomas. 2:10 War Horse MV 2011 Drama. Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson. 4:35 The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou ML 2004 Comedy. Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, Owen Wilson. 6:30 Ocean’s 13 PGV 2007 Crime Thriller. Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon. 8:30 The Monuments Men MV 2014 Action Drama. Based on a true story, an unlikely Second World War platoon must go behind enemy lines to rescue artistic masterpieces from the Nazis. George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray. 10:30 Beauty Shop MS 2005 Comedy. Queen Latifah.

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6:30 Waiata Mai 6:40 Te Mana Kuratahi 7:10 Tamariki Haka 7:20 E Kori 3 7:25 Pipi Ma 7:30 ZooMoo 7:40 Te Nutube 7:50 Darwin + Newts 3 8am Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 8:30 Sidewalk Karaoke PGR 3 9am Best Of Kai Time On The Road 3 9:30 Opaki 3 10am Waiata 3 10:30 Marae PGR 3 2 11am Matangi Rau 3 Noon Funny Whare – Gamesnight PGR 3 12:30 It’s In The Bag 1pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 1:30 Ako 3 2 2pm Toku Reo 3 2 3pm Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 3:30 Playlist 4pm HakaNation 4:30 Pukana 3 2 5pm Waiata Mai 5:10 Te Mana Kuratahi 3 5:40 Tamariki Haka 5:50 E Kori 3 5:55 Pipi Ma 6pm ZooMoo 6:10 F Te Nutube 6:20 Darwin + Newts 3 6:30 Te Ao – Maori News

7:10 Vice MVLC 2018 Drama. Story of how Dick Cheney quietly became one of the most powerful men in the world as Vice-President to George W Bush. Christian Bale, Amy Adams. 9:20 The Domestics 16VLC 2018 Thriller. Sonoya Mizuno, Tyler Hoechlin. 10:55 Level 16 16VC 2018 Scifi. Katie Douglas, Celina Martin. 12:35 Night School MLSC 2018 Comedy. Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish. 2:25 Vice MVLC 2018 Drama. Christian Bale, Amy Adams. 4:35 Loving Pablo 16VLSC 2018 Action. Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz. 6:35 First Reformed 16VSC 2018 Drama. Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried. 8:30 Fallen MVL 2016 Drama. Based on the bestselling novel of the same name, a girl finds herself enrolled in a strange reform school after a serious accident. Addison Timlin, Jeremy Irvine. 10:05 Chaplin In Bali 16 2018 Documentary. 11pm Sicario – Day Of The Soldado 16VLSC 2018 Action. Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin.

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6am Paul Hollywood’s Pies And Puds 7am Jamie’s 30-Minute Meals 7:30 Gourmet Farmer Afloat 8am Heart Of The World 9am Travel Man – 48 Hours In 9:30 Storage Hoarders 10:30 Mysteries At The Museum 11:30 American Pickers 12:30 George Clarke’s Old House New Home 1:30 Help! My House Is Falling Down 2:30 My Dream Home 3:30 The Kitten Rescuers 4:30 Gino’s Italian Escape 5pm Nigellissima Inspired by a scribbled note she once found in an old Italian kitchen, Nigella shares her take on the classic yoghurt-pot cake. 5:30 Mysteries At The Museum 6:30 Gem Hunt 7:30 M The Curse Of Oak Island PGR 2014 Documentary. Following a childhood dream, brothers Rick and Marty Lagina, embark on a quest to find treasure on Oak Island, off the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. Robert Clotworthy, Marty Lagina, Rick Lagina. 9:30 Alone – The Arctic PGR 10:30 Gem Hunt 11:30 Mysteries At The Museum 12:30 Gino’s Italian Escape 1am Nigellissima 1:30 Travel Man – 48 Hours In 2am Bear Grylls Mission Survive PGR 3am The Kitten Rescuers 4am Alone – The Arctic PGR 5am Mysteries At The Museum

UKtV 6:20 EastEnders PG 6:50 The Graham Norton Show M 7:40 The Bill MVC 8:30 Midsomer Murders M 10am Call The Midwife PG 11am Doc Martin M 11:50 Prime Suspect MV 1:35 The Bill MVC 2:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown M 3:25 The Force – Northeast MLC 4:20 The Graham Norton Show M 5:15 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 6:20 Qi MS 6:55 EastEnders PG 7:30 Qi MLS With Janet Street Porter, Sandi Toksvig, Johnny Vegas, and Alan Davies. 8pm Would I Lie To You? PG With guest panellists Richard Madeley, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kate Humble, and Miles Jupp. 8:35 The Coroner PG Building work at an abandoned cottage unearths a child’s hidden remains. 9:30 Holby City MC A blast from the past upsets Dom’s plans for a perfect Christmas with Isaac. 10:35 The Vicar Of Dibley MVC 11:35 Prime Suspect MV

Thursday

1:20 Qi MS 1:50 Qi MLS 2:25 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 3:25 The Coroner PG 4:10 Holby City MC 5:10 The Vicar Of Dibley MVC 25Mar20

DISCOVERY 6:35 Fast N’ Loud PG 7:30 World’s Deadliest Drivers PG 7:55 World’s Deadliest Drivers PG 8:20 BattleBots PG 9:10 Unexplained And Unexplored PG Finding the Fountain of Youth. 10am How It’s Made PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 11:40 Evil Lives Here MVLC The Soap Star’s Secret. 12:30 Killer Instinct With Chris Hansen M Victims And Vigilantes. 1:20 People Magazine Investigates PG Monster in the Desert. 2:10 Top Gear 3pm Deadliest Catch PG 4:45 Fast N’ Loud PG 5:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 6:35 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 7:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG Preserving the Old Ways. 8:30 Alaskan Bush People PG Bears of a Feather. 9:25 Guardians Of The Glades PG Night Terror. 10:15 Moonshiners MC Tickle in a Pickle. 11:05 Naked And Afraid M Threesome. 11:55 How It’s Made PG

Thursday

a12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 World’s Deadliest Drivers PG 1:10 World’s Deadliest Drivers PG 1:35 Deadliest Catch PG 3:15 Gold Rush – White Water PG 4:05 What On Earth? PG 4:55 Deadliest Catch PG

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Sport

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Japan rugby pulls plug

Exercise ‘vital’ for horses

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Barrel Boogie

FULL STORY P11 Emily Daly and her quarter horse, Doc have made a huge impression on the barrel racing scene.

PHOTO DENISE FLAY PHOTOGRAPHY

Virtual activities set to join the calendar An Ashburton events company has launched “virtual” sporting events in an effort to dodge the realities of self-isolation. As society and events are scrubbed off the calendar in response to the Covid-19 situation, the Virtual Events Club has been

introduced, which allows entrants to compete in virtual events. The events comprise of runs (5km, 10km, 21km), virtual mountain biking races (30km and 60km), virtual road bike races (50km and 100km). There was a consideration for

1500m virtual swimming races, however with pools closed indefinitely it was unknown when this event would be feasible. The club has been kickstarted by Ashburton events company CMJ Events Ltd, with all profits to go to Ronald McDonald House.

The events will run every month and participants will need to provide proof they have completed the event via photos or screenshots of their times. “We’ll update the results and post out your medal,” they said in a statement.

“With so many announcements over the last week, this has changed the shape of both New Zealand and the rest of the World and has created so much uncertainty ahead for all of us.” For more info: virtualeventsclub.co.nz

The week’s sporting results, and even a draw

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