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Revellers at Sunday’s Methven Rodeo have been described as largely well-behaved.

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Rodeo revellers well-behaved BY KATIE TODD

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The rodeo-goers who thronged to Methven on Sunday were a mostly wellbehaved bunch, according to police. Although around 5000 people packed the Methven A&P Showgrounds for the annual event, only a few minor behaviour offences eventuated. Previous years have seen parties shut down, property damaged at accommodation facilities and other various drunken antics. But Methven Police Senior Constable Mike Seque said police had a strong presence at this year’s rodeo, and the majority of people who attended were courteous and respectful. “Most people were well behaved and were just out to enjoy themselves.” he said.

“The majority of people who went into town afterwards were also well behaved.” Seque said one person was found to be driving under the influence, and will appear in the Ashburton District Court on an excess breath charge. A “small number” of other arrests were made throughout the event for minor behaviour offences. The Methven Rodeo is one of the largest on the New Zealand circuit and attracts visitors from around New Zealand and beyond. The event banned glass and BYO alcohol and stepped up security levels several years ago, opting for a licenced onsite bar instead. Methven Rodeo Spokesperson Dave Harper said the new system was “continuing to work well” to minimise in-

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toxication issues. Efforts to become safer and more “family orientated” including the addition of a family area, chill-out zone and children’s rides in recent years. Following this year’s rodeo, police are urging people to make sure that if they are going out at night and will be drinking, to organise a safe way home or find nearby accommodation before leaving. “This is particularly important in an area like Methven as it’s a fair distance from other towns and has limited accommodation, particularly when there is an event on and accommodation is likely to be pre-booked by other visitors,” said Seque. “We advise making plans before you go out, as plans made during or after drinking are likely to lack good judgement.”

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Ardern promises ‘a Govt of action’ The major changes coming under the new government have been revealed. The coalition agreement between Labour and New Zealand First was released yesterday – setting out the policy plans for the new government. It is the result of 12 days of negotiations which ultimately saw New Zealand First leader Winston Peters and his party choose to put Labour into power. Jacinda Ardern said yesterday represented a huge step change in the future of the NZ Government. The agreements build a clear agenda, prioritising regional economic development and job creation, Ardern said. “There has been a period of neglect over the last nine years for our regions.” The minimum wage will go up to $20 by 2021. Ardern says $16.50 starting in April 2018, will rise in steps since then. “We are a low wage economy ... New Zealanders deserve a wage they can live on ... it is no longer acceptable to try and expect families to survive on the minimum wage as it currently is.” There will be real progress on the environment and increases to the minimum wage, she says. Peters said NZ First was never going to get everything it wanted, but his team is entirely happy with the agreements. The coalition agreement also has a clause preventing ‘waka jumping’, which Peters says is a great idea. There had been too many examples over a long period of MPs

KEY POINTS NZF coalition agreement with Labour, at a glance:

Winston Peters and Jacinda Ardern shake on it after signing their coalition deal yesterday. who thought they were bigger than their parties. “I am preaching ... some practical thing I believe in.” Ardern says the new administration will be a “government of action”. “As a priority, we will restore funding to the health system to allow access for all, ensure all Kiwis can live in warm, dry homes, take action on child poverty and homelessness, crack down on foreign speculators, clean our rivers, and strengthen efforts to tackle climate change and the transition to a low carbon economy. “We will focus on sustainable economic development, sup-

porting our regional economies, increasing exports, lifting wages and reducing inequality. “We are committed to being fiscally responsible and growing the economy, while ensuring all New Zealanders share in our economic prosperity. We firmly believe economic growth must also go hand-in-hand with environmental responsibility.” On immigration, Ardern confirmed the plan was to reduce the number of immigrants to 20,000 to 30,000. Peters says his party wanted bigger drops, but negotiations meant not everything was possible. - NZME

■ Regional development: A $1 billion per year Regional Development (Provincial Growth) Fund ■ Rail: Significant investment in regional rail. ■ Forestry: Re-establish the New Zealand Forestry Service, and planting 100 million trees per year in a Billion Trees Planting Programme. ■ Auckland Port: Commissioning a feasibility study on moving the Ports of Auckland to Northport ■ Biosecurity: A funding increase to Biosecurity NZ and a select committee Inquiry into biosecurity ■ Irrigation: Honour existing Crown Irrigation investment commitments ■ Monetary policy: Review and reform the Reserve Bank Act ■ Minimum wage: Increase to $20 an hour by 2020, with the final increase to take effect in April 2021 ■ Tax: Increase penalties for corporate fraud and tax evasion, and introduce a tax on exports of bottled water ■ KiwiBank: Investigate KiwiBank’s capabilities to become the Government’s banker when that contract is next renewed. ■ Foreign ownership: Strengthen the Overseas Investment Act and create a comprehensive register of foreign-owned land and housing ■ Research and development: Increase R&D spending to 2 per cent of GDP over 10 years ■ Health: Re-establish the Mental Health Commission, annual free health checks for seniors with the SuperGold card, free doctors’ visits for all under 14s, increasing the age for free breast screening to 74 ■ Education: Restore funding for gifted students and Computers in Homes, pilot counsellors in primary schools, free driver training for all secondary school students, restart Te Kotahitanga teacher professional development ■ Defence: Re-examine the Defence procurement programme ■ Housing: Establish a Housing Commission ■ Law and Order: Work towards

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1800 new police officers over three years, investigate a volunteer rural constabulary programme, increase funding for Community Law Centres, establish a Criminal Cases Review Commission Social Development: More funding for family violence networks, including Women’s Refuge and Shakti, pilot a Youth Education, Training and Employment programme and provide 800 extra places for the LSV scheme, introduce Ready for Work programmes Superannuation: Keep age of eligibility at 65 Environment: Move to an emissions-free government-vehicle fleet by 2025/26, introduce a Zero Carbon Act and independent Climate Commission, which will consider including agriculture into the ETS, establish a tyre stewardship fund, piloting alternatives to 1080, work towards a Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Conservation: More funding for the Department of Conservation Democracy: No new parliamentary building this term, an independent review of electoral processes and enrolments, and a review of the parliamentary processes, and pass a ‘Waka Jumping’ bill Immigration: Ensure work visas reflect skills shortages and cut down on low quality international education courses, and take action on migrant exploitation, particularly international students Pike River: Commit to re-entry to Pike River Other: Build a Maori Battalion museum at Waitangi, review retailpower pricing, allow a conscience vote on a NZ First euthanasia referendum bill, a Public Inquiry “a decade after Shand” to investigate the drivers of local government costs, support NZ First’s racing policy, work towards a Free Trade Agreement with the Russia-Belarus-Kazakhstan Customs Union, record a Cabinet minute regarding the lack of process followed prior to the National-led government sponsorship of UNSC2334, concerning the Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.

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■ NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP

High hopes for Heaven Rocks By Linda CLarke

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Ashburton race horse owner Gavin Douglas is hoping the planets align next month for Heaven Rocks to win the New Zealand Trotting Cup. It will be Douglas’ 50th consecutive cup day meeting and the gangly horse that he part-owns is a real contender. It would make a cracker day for Douglas, who is passionate about the horse racing industry and remembers his first cup day in 1968 when the Ted Lowe-trained Humphrey took out that year’s big race. The crowds on course were huge and the atmosphere electric. The legal age for betting was 21, but that didn’t stop 17-yearold Douglas who had grown up going to the races with his parents. Cup days were special though, and he was hooked. “I haven’t missed one since.” Douglas has witnessed some champions over the years, including in 1979 Lord Module, who stood at the start and lost 60 metres, but regained the field with a round to go and won easily. Mid Canterbury reinsman Ricky May was aboard Inky Lord when he was bowled at the 600m mark but came back to win in 1989, and last year Lazarus dominated the race to win by an incredible 10 lengths. Douglas says while the Melbourne Cup in Australia can stop a nation, the New Zealand Trotting Cup does too on the second Tuesday of November. The day is a spectacle for the racing industry and a chance to share the excitement with new fans stepping on a track for the first time. Come November 14, Doug-

Gavin Douglas checks the list of past winners engraved on the Blossom Lady Easter Cup, won by Heaven Rocks earlier this year. PHOTO LINDA CLARKE 241017-LC-093 las, his sons Mark and Tony, and friends will head to Addington for the 2017 edition. Douglas is not superstitious but he will be wearing a shirt and tie in the same silver-blue colours as Heaven Rocks. The five-year-old, who stands a massive 17.5 hands tall, is trained by Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen. Rasmussen will take the reins on cup day and Douglas said no-one in their camp was worried by their second-row start because of Heaven Rocks’ unruly status.

It only added to his character as a fast runner. Douglas part-owns the horse with Phil and Glenys Kennard, Phil and Margaret Creighton and Kevin Riseley, who make up the Major Mark Syndicate. The group, working with Purdon, has owned a succession of top trotters that have collectively won 16 group one races – Douglas says the thrill of winning never diminishes. The Kennards also own Lazarus, who cemented himself as cup favourite with a win in the

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Ashburton retailer Tony Todd is hoping to see the East Street checkerboard full on Thursday at a rally to protest the closure of Ashburton’s i-SITE. Experience Mid Canterbury has closed the Ashburton i-SITE and will restructure Methven’s following a review of the organisation, which suggested the money spent on operating the i-SITES could be better spent promoting events and tourism in the district. Todd is encouraging people opposed to the i-SITE closure to attend Thursday’s rally, at 12.15pm. “If the number of people who have commented about the closure turn up then the checkerboard will not be big enough,” he said. “It is over to the community now.” Todd said Thursday’s rally will include a short address by organisers. The aim is to send a message to the Ashburton District Council about concern over the closure. He hopes council will then discuss the matter, and a petition against the closure, at its Thursday afternoon meeting. Experience Mid Canterbury is part-funded by council and will be receiving a report from general manager Bruce Moffat at the meeting. “It would be great if someone moved a motion saying why don’t we do something,” Todd said. “The ball is in their court.” Alastair Miller of Ashburton is among residents hoping to get to protest, and said it was shortsighted for the facility to close. “We want the town to grow, people want the personal touch, not the app touch.” The council review of Experience Mid Canterbury suggested council work with the organisation on a revised tourism promotion strategy refocusing on attracting, developing and promoting events and on promoting the major attractions in the district. CHEST FREEZER

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Flying Stakes at Ashburton on Monday. The syndicate also has Ultimate Machete racing on cup day, a four-year-old who looks to be on the same success path. Douglas has also teamed up with former police officer Paul (Pup) Chamberlain and their GNP syndicate has a horse running in another race. He says Lazarus will be hard to beat in the big race but Heaven Rocks is a live chance. Whatever happens on the day, you can bet Douglas will have a smile on his face.

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■ ECAN COUNCILLORS VISIT

Over-allocation highlighted BY SUSAN SANDYS

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Environment Canterbury’s environmental imperatives were reinforced on a councillors’ tour of Mid Canterbury’s fragile biodiversity yesterday. Forest and Bird Ashburton members hosted about eight councillors on a bus trip visiting the upper and lower Ashburton River and Wakanui Beach. An over-allocated Ashburton River was among issues they focused on, as well as farmland development encroaching on environmental values in the high country. ECan acting chairman Steve Lowndes said the Ashburton Water Zone Committee, which has ECan representation, was having to review unlimited water takes for irrigation. “We all know that water has been over-allocated and it’s been done on a first come first serve sort of basis,” he said. “But now we know a lot more about the hydrology of the plains.”

That review was happening for many before the water consents’ expiry dates, which for some was not until 2035. In September Save the Rivers said there were 52 surface water consents with minimum flow conditions but only five would expire before 2023, the year the zone committee aims to restore minimum river flows to six cumecs. Lowndes emphasised the collaborative aspect of the work, as this was how things were done effectively, albeit not always as quickly as many would like. “You can’t go around waving a rule book and destroying the rural economy,” Lowndes said. With regard to farmland development in the high country, this was moreso an Ashburton District Council area, as it was the local body which issued consents for such work. Forest and Bird president Edith Smith said the day had provided a good opportunity to talk to councillors.

Forest and Bird Ashburton members and ECan councillors toured Mid Canterbury yesterday. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 241017-SS-119

Right – ECan councillor Tom Lambie and Forest and Bird Ashburton members Val Clemens and Mary Ralston visit Wakanui Beach yesterday. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 241017-SS-104

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‘Mischief-makers’ attack By SuSan SandyS

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Environment Canterbury councillor John Sunckell says the rural community can hold its head up high despite a vandalism attack on two farms at the weekend. The Leeston dairy farmer was in Mid Canterbury yesterday, attending a tour held by Ashburton Forest and Bird and an Ashburton Water Zone Committee meeting. Sunckell was commenting after his property was targeted by vandals. He turned up at 3.15am to work on Saturday to find the valve of a milk storage container had been opened, which resulted in 6000 litres of milk running out onto the tanker track and into the stormwater system. A nearby Hororata farm was also attacked, it had 30 tyres slashed on its irrigation pivots. Sunkell had initially thought the vandalism was a burglary gone wrong, however, there was nothing taken and just the gate valve was left wide open with the milk gone. This made him suspect environmental mischief-makers. He urged farmers to be aware of their security. However, they could hold their heads high in the face of such unjustified action because the rural sector was making good progress with a wide range of environmental measures. “There’s a real awareness of what

Environment Canterbury councillor John Sunckell in Ashburton yesterday. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 241017-SS-124 we can achieve in our communities,” he said, mentioning farmers’ progress towards creating farm environment plans, a wide range of nitrate minimisation initiatives, and reaching an

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“acceptance and understanding” of the sector’s environmental impacts. He hoped trust could be reinstated in communities in the face of what was a real urban rural divide.

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Mid Canterbury population growth slows Population growth in Mid Canterbury has slowed fractionally with the district home to 34,100 people at June 30 this year, according to new data from Stats NZ. The district grew 1.3 per cent in the 12 months to the end of June, compared to an average annual growth of 1.4 per cent in previous years. Mid Canterbury grew faster than Timaru at 0.8 per cent but not as fast as Selwyn on 5.7 per cent. Across the country 15 of the 16 regions experienced population growth with Auckland accounting for about 43 per cent of the total growth of 100,400. About half Mid Canterbury’s population change of 440 was due to net migration, with more people arriving than leaving. Canterbury growth was 2 per cent, with Christchurch back to pre-quake levels. The fastest-growing territorial authority areas were the Queenstown-Lakes at 6.8 per cent and Selwyn. The West Coast was the only region in decline. The median age varied across New Zealand, from 31.6 years in Hamilton to 52.8 years in Thames-Coromandel. In the Ashburton district it was 39.2, compared to 39.3 in 2016 and 39.4 in 2013. In a breakdown of ages, Mid Canterbury has 6900 people in the 0-14 age bracket, 10,400 in the 15-39 bracket, 10,800 in the 40-64 bracket and 6000 in the 65 plus bracket. The number in the 65 plus bracket has grown from 16.4 per cent of the district’s population in 2013 to 17.5 per cent.

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Ten local lads will flaunt their inner females to raise money for Our Lady of the Snows School at the Ms Methven beauty pageant next week. Each day until October 28, the Ashburton Guardian will introduce one contestant. Today we meet the desirable Ms Dubliner!

■ WORLD SANDWICH DAY

Subway backs fundraiser Ashburton’s Subway restaurant on West Street will play its part in a world-wide fundraising event to help fight hunger around the globe next month. Subway shops in over 60 countries will come together on Friday, November 3 for the Subway Live Feed. Every local customer who visits Subway on the day will have the opportunity to buy a sub, salad or wrap, get one free for a friend and help give a meal to someone in need through KiwiHarvest. Every meal donated on World Sandwich Day will become a part of the movement. Subway is expecting to donate thousands of meals across New Zealand and millions more globally. Subway Ashburton franchisee, Antony Corbett says the team is thrilled to be supporting KiwiHarvest in continuing its vital

service of providing hunger relief to New Zealanders in need. “We are encouraging the local community to help make a difference to fellow New Zealanders in need by simply dropping in to Subway Ashburton on November 3,” he said. “World Sandwich Day is all about bringing the community together to raise important funds to fight hunger relief not only in New Zealand, but around the globe.” Celebrations will be occurring at more than 270 Subway shops across New Zealand. KiwiHarvest, who have partnered with Subway for the initiative deliver more than 40,000 kilos of surplus fresh food to over 150 New Zealand charities to help provide hunger relief for those who need it most.

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■ BIRD OF THE YEAR

Kea earns overdue recognition By Katie todd

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Kea have soared to success in the 2017 Bird of the Year competition and claimed “long overdue” recognition. The mischievous mountain parrot collected 7311 votes from fans over two weeks, taking out the title yesterday morning. It is the first time they have won the annual Forest & Bird poll. The native birds are celebrated for their curiosity, intelligence and cheeky charisma, but lesser known is their rapid flight towards extinction. Only 3000 to 7000 kea remain, despite numbering in the hundreds of thousands in the early 1900s. Mt Hutt Ski Area manager James McKenzie said although kea have the naughty habit of pulling pieces off cars in the car park, keas are a “pretty cool bird”, and deserving of the title. “It’s long overdue and we’re pretty pleased,” he said. He said Mt Hutt would not be the same without its kea residents. “We’ve noticed their numbers have declined … this winter there’s been just three up on the

mountain, which is a lot less than the year before.” Seven or eight ski seasons ago, he said the skifield would have had around 16 resident keas. According to the Kea Conservation Trust, threats facing kea populations include poisoning from lead and pest control traps, accidents with cars and other human objects, and predation from introduced mammalian species. Up until the 1970s the bird was considered a pest, and a legal government bounty offered money in exchange for their beaks. It’s estimated that this resulted in the death of around 150,000 kea. The Kea Conservation Trust has been working for 11 years to research kea issues, provide accessible information about the birds, and mitigate present threats. An online Kea Database was also launched by the Arthurs Pass Kea Team earlier this year to keep tabs on the kea population. Additionally, the Bird of the Year competition raised over $10,000 in donations to help protect New Zealand’s wildlife, some of which will help kea conservation efforts. Second place in the Bird of the

Kea are famed for their mischief, and are now known as New Zealand’s Bird of the Year 2017. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

Year competition was awarded to the Kereru, with 4572 votes and third place to the kakapo with

2554 votes. Canterbury’s beloved black billed gull, which had the backing of Mayor Donna Favel,

also scored over 500 votes in the competition, which included 55 birds in total.

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OUR VIEW

Alcohol not a must for a successful event Matt Markham

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ustainability for major events across New Zealand has proven difficult in recent times, but Sunday’s Methven Rodeo certainly bucked the trend. With new strict alcohol laws prohibiting some events from reaching out to the public in a manner in which they have grown accustomed to, many key dates and events on the calendar have fallen to the wayside. Although alcohol isn’t the be-all and end-all of any event, people certainly do seem to want to be able to go to an event and enjoy a beverage or two. Crackdowns at events such as the Boxing Day Races have seen its attendance numbers decline rapidly – to the point where this year the popular race meeting will no longer be held – instead a new, family friendly event on Christmas Eve will take its place. But on Sunday, up in Methven, there was no dramatic drop in numbers. People flocked to the annual rodeo in their droves and enjoyed themselves on the best day of the warmer months so far. Although not a completely dry event, the rodeo has certainly shifted focus from the party atmosphere that it once held and has placed a real emphasis on providing for the entire family and organisers can be proud of the fact that they seem to have been able to weather that storm without having a major impact on crowd sizes. The crowd in attendance on Sunday was certainly plentiful and reports of good behaviour and minimal issues will have come as music to the ears of those charged with overseeing the day. And away from the human aspect, there was a notable shift toward ensuring that the animals, who play such a key part in the day, were well looked after and cared for throughout the day – another requirement forced upon a number of these type of events as the world gets tighter on health and safety and animal cruelty. Rodeos might not be everybody’s cup of tea, but Methven’s edition on Sunday certainly showed that, with a hard-working committee and some excellent planning, a good day can be had by everybody. No matter what the circumstances might be.

YOUR VIEWS ON FACEBOOK Question of the Day: What features would your dream house include and why? Susan Walk in wardrobes in everyroom, walk in pantry, heated indoor pool and spa and a fully equipped gym. While we are taking dream I wouldn’t mind a zoo either, not asking much I know Christine Massive bedrooms, with walk in wardrobes and an ensuite in the main bedroom to. I don’t like tiny bedrooms and wardrobes, the kids need space and so do I I’d also have a games room. Because I love being a kid and a storage room instead of having cupboards everywhere. Also a walk in pantry because cupboards just aren’t good enough lol. List is probably endless so I’ll end it there Ida A dance studio because i love dancing. A sound proof recording room for drums and singing because, well, we love singing Melissa Pool and gym, also a media room. To keep us fit and so I don’t have to listen to video games while cooking etc Annette Just something nice and tidy , plenty of room for the kids.. just having my own home again would be nice

Nina A moat with spiders in it so noone visits me Karen Natural timbers Eco housing all the way down to composting toilets Because its healthy and sustainable the future for living on planet earth Yvonne Indoor swimming pool and one room just for books Andrea Butlers pantry so mess is hidden and private spa room with glass roof to look st stars Shannae Basement/wine cellar. Got somewhere to go if a tornado or hurricane hits. Gwen Butlers pantry, ensuite and walk in wardrobe & a movie room. Aron A darts room set up like they have on tv good size man cave and a gym John 90% kitchen 10% everything else Gaylene Spa pool n a hydroslide. Sammie Library! I love books Tania Daily self-cleaning

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YOUR VIEW i-SITE closure Why is our council considering shutting down a valuable public amenity: the i-SITE? Anyone who has travelled, either at home or abroad, knows the benefits of visiting such a facility. These sites advertise their district’s places of interest, history and cultural/environment. However, their true worth extends further, they procure the most attractive transport, accommodation and ways of viewing the central district and hinterland. Local value cannot be downplayed, visitors to our centre encourage custom to our true urban businesses. Numerous locals regularly use the centre, not all agree to online information and transactions. For locals and tourists alike our i-SITE provides service with skill, knowledge, and politeness; both groups leave the building feeling you have been welcomed and well served by both staff and the local community. In some ways, it is unfortunate that the i-SITE debacle has happened at this time, while equally pressing issues facing this community lie on the table. In my view five of these issues require attention. They are: The amount of time and money spent on obtaining site and developing new administration and library facilities. The deterioration of some of the basic infrastructures ie; the town’s footpaths, surface and under-surface drainage, as well as the state of many of our rural and urban roads. The continued use of outside consultants. They are expensive (especially when the cost of running an i-SITE is considered). Surely the borough has the knowledge and skill within our council staff. And, if not, there is always the power to co-opt from our experienced local expertise. The chair of governance requiring a PA and allegedly media presenters’ services at considerable cost to public finances. The lack of regular councillorrun clinics where locals/rate payers can air their views and raise their concerns. The immediate and widespread media publication on any change in regulations so that ratepayers are well aware of the implications before they make life changing and financially loaded decisions. However, the focus of attention is the i-SITE closure for a self-stated immigration/tourist orientated council that must pay due attention to the local, and in many cases, long-term residents. This facility’s closure is unthinkable; rather than shutting

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down its function, it could and should be extended. In conclusion, thank you to Mr Todd for championing this issue along with free East Street parking; long may both continue. The town, rural and business community need at least both. Bob Overend

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************* Over Labour weekend I had the pleasure of being at the National Young Performer Awards in Palmerston North. On Sunday evening whilst taking our LA based adjudicators back to their accommodation, they told me they were heading to the South Island with their young family. They told me where they were headed – to Dunedin and checking out some rocks on a beach on their way south, as their professional tour planner had said they should. I said “cool you will go through my home town of Ashburton”. They both had a think and said “Oh yes, we are stopping there as our itinerary says it has great toilets as there aren’t really any others”, this shocked me completely. Then I got to thinking. So all the money EMC are spending promoting our town and all the international tour planners have to tell their clients is it’s a great toilet spot! Then more than ever we need the i-SITE to remain open as these people will use the wonderful toilets then hopefully go to the i-SITE to find out more about our region, stay and spend their money in our economy. Just a timely thought to think about. Deanna Watson

Cracroft stock water race Thank you for the courtesy of a response to my letter in respect of the Ashburton District Council totally ignoring its legal responsibility to stop trout and salmon from entering the intake schemes. Mayor Donna, please note the following: On June 23, 2006 MP David Benson-Pope announced the Rangitata River was protected by a Water Conservation Order. The order set out constraints on “damming, and alteration of the river flow and form, maintenance of fish passage, and alteration of water quality that applies to the river”. That 2006 Conservation Order gave all with intakes from the Rangitata two years to comply with the requirement to stop or reduce trout and salmon from entering the intake schemes.

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The Cracroft stock water intake, administered by the Ashburton District Council (ADC), was one of the parties required to make good on the above requirements. Hello! Mayor Donna, that was many years ago – at least nine years ago! Why have the employed officers of the ADC failed, ignored and sat on their hands all this time? While current councillors cannot be held to account for this blatant ostrich-like behaviour its paid officers certainly need to be taken to task. Regardless of the excuse that one day “we could one day close down the stock water intake at Cracroft”, this is no reason for inaction by the ADC, after several years of hoping the problem will go away. I find your plea that it would place a burden on the ratepayers if the ADC had to budget for such an expense, to be rather feeble. To suggest it might become part of a future long-term plan for the council is amusing as well. Neither of these arguments holds any water, so to speak, because the ADC is non-compliant in respect of Cracroft and it has ignored its requirements under the Conservation Order on the Rangitata since 2006! The ADC has had plenty of time to budget and, to add it to previous long-term plans. I appreciate there is a governance and management relationship in place and this needs to be respected. However when successive CEOs and paid employees fail to act on a legal requirement, I believe this is a time for the governing body to start asking questions as an employer. In May 2016 there was an audit of our property to ascertain if we had the ‘right pipe’ for the storm water overflow. This resulted in the need to add three raised gully-traps to ensure our drainage system was compliant. There was a time-frame, given by the Ashburton District Council, to ensure the work was carried out so our property was compliant. Why is it that the Ashburton District Council demands compliance by its ratepaying citizens

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while it sits on its backside when the same is expected of it in respect of the Cracroft stock water race? In future, perhaps I need to follow the strategy of what is good for the goose is also good for the gander! That is, I will write to the council and state I cannot pay for my ‘non-compliance’ as it is not in my annual budget. I will also suggest I need to obtain feedback from members of my family via a round of consultation. If debated and approved, I will include it in my 10 Year Strategic Plan for future reference. I might eventually get around to it! Rex Whiting

Change in columnist Not all of your readers are National supporters, so with a change of Government will we see a change of MP writing opinion columns in your paper? Has the Guardian approached MP Jo Luxton for a regular contribution or will we now see three years of negative rebuttal by Falloon and Adams? By allowing their opinions to continue the Guardian gives them free newspaper coverage without a chance of a comeback from the elected government. For the sake of balanced opinion, I believe Labour and New Zealand First should now take over the MP opinion page. Do you agree? Peter Livingstone In Reply, Yes Peter, not all of our readers are National supporters. But it would also pay to note that in the two electorates, which this region falls into, both seats were won by National candidates who are therefore this region’s elected members of parliament, so are, in our eyes, more than justified in having space in our pages to write to the region. However, Jo Luxton has also been approached to write a fortnightly column and she has happily accepted. This will begin next week. Regards, Editor

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Catalonians resist Spanish Catalonia says it is confident all officials including police will defy attempts by Madrid to enforce direct rule on the region, in an escalating dispute that has raised fears of unrest among Spain’s European allies. The Spanish government has invoked special constitutional powers to fire the regional government and force a new election to counter an independence drive that has rattled the economy. A vote in the Senate to implement direct rule is due later this week. But the leaders of the secessionist campaign say a disputed referendum on October 1 has given them the mandate to claim independence from the rest of Spain. “It’s not that we will refuse (orders). It is not a personal decision. It is a seven millionperson decision,” Catalonia’s foreign affairs chief Raul

Left – Protesters wave Catalonia independence ﬂags as they take part in a rally against the Spanish government as it moves to use a previously untapped constitutional power so it can take control of Catalonia and derail the independence movement. PHOTO AP

Romeva told BBC radio. The Catalan crisis has raised fears among European countries that it could spill over to the rest of the continent. From Scotland to Flanders

and Lombardy, the 2007-09 financial crisis, unemployment and migration have allowed anti-EU and populist parties to feed off discontent with political elites and

reopen regional divisions. Two wealthy regions of northern Italy voted overwhelmingly on Sunday for greater autonomy. Catalan president Carles Puigdemont has called the Catalan parliament to meet this week to agree on a response to Madrid, something many observers say could pave the way for a formal declaration of independence. The assembly will meet on Thursday to agree a response to direct rule. – AP

Zellweger to play Garland A new film about the legendary Judy Garland is rolling into production. A rich, complex role that’s bound to offer its star a bounty of material to work with (and likely some awards season-friendly element of physical transformation); Variety has now revealed it’s Oscarwinner Renée Zellweger who’s snapped up the role of Garland. Judy is based on a script written by The Crown’s Tom Edge, produced by BAFTA winner David Livingstone, and directed by Tony nominee Rupert Goold. The production will also involve some of Garland’s bestknown songs.

Journalist stabbed at Moscow radio station The deputy editor-in-chief for Russia’s leading news radio station has been stabbed by an unknown attacker. Ekho Moskvy, which has often been described as Russia’s only independent news radio station, said on its website that the assailant burst into its

studios and stabbed Tatyana Felgenhauer in the throat. She is best known for co-hosting a popular morning show. The station’s editor-in-chief, Alexei Venediktov, tweeted that Felgenhauer has been taken to hospital and her life is not in danger.

He said the man has been detained. The spokesman for the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office described the attack as “outrageous” and said prosecutors are committed to investigating the case closely. Ekho Moskvy’s searing criti-

cism has irked many in the Russian government, and its hosts and journalists have reported death threats previously. Another popular Ekho Moskvy host, Yulia Latynina, fled Russia in September following a suspected arson attack on her car. – AP

Millions of school-age children not in education Some 264 million school-age children and young people worldwide were not in education in 2015, the United Nations says. The agency also warned that moves in many countries to hold schools accountable for results can backfire if they are not carefully designed. And it said that increasingly widespread policies to give parents more choice as

to which school their children attend, including voucher programs, could worsen educational segregation. After a decline in the early 2000s, out-of-school rates have started to stagnate, UNESCO said in its progress report on the UN’s development goals for education. Worldwide, there was a completion rate of 83 per cent for primary education, falling to

45 per cent for upper secondary schooling, the agency said. There were 40 countries where less than one-in-four young people had completed secondary education, but only 14 where at least 90 per cent had done so. UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova called for more government accountability. The report noted that while 82 per cent of national con-

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38 per cent gain for Mitre 10

in their homes and there will still be homes being built. If you look at construction, the new coalition is looking like investing in houses and having a push on infrastructure.” Total stores fell by one during the year as a result of the earthquake-related close of the Kaikoura outlet. Cowie said he expects the Mitre 10 network of stores to grow, including several of the Mega format stores and a few regular Mitre 10 that are likely to scale up to Mega.

The aggregate of Mitre 10 store sales rose to $1.36 billion in the latest year, from $1.24 billion. Cost of sales rose to $747 million in the latest year from $692 million. Margins were squeezed after a mild winter last year, which saw the chain forced to mark down heating products. This year, Mitre 10 has faced a wet spring season. “It’s still early days so hopefully there’s a bit of pent-up demand,” he said. “Seasonal categories can be under pressure. But we’re picking that it’s still going to be a

strong year for our business.” Dividend payments in the latest year fell to $2.26 million from $5.78 million a year earlier, when the company restructured its share registry, mopping up smaller parcels of its redeemable stock. The company also rewrote its constitution and shareholder agreement and no longer owns any of the stores, with the last, at Manukau, sold for $4.7 million, although the gain on sale was just $17,000. Mitre 10’s financial accounts

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Foley Wines seeks to buy Mt Difficulty Wines NZAX-listed Foley Family Wines is in talks to buy Mt Difficulty Wines, which would add the premium Mt Difficulty and Roaring Meg brands to a suite that includes Vavasour, Grove Mill and Te Kairanga. Blenheim-based Foley Family Wines yesterday said it was discussing the potential acquisition of Mt Difficulty’s assets and business, including the Central Otago brands, and winemaking and cellar door facilities. The details are confidential and the company said it would update the market when there are material developments.

“Entry into a transaction with MDW is subject to FFW satisfactorily completing due diligence and successfully concluding transaction documentation with MDW, and completion of any transaction is expected to be subject to conditions including the need for FFW shareholder approval and Overseas Investment Office approval,” Foley Family Wines said in a statement. Foley Family Wines, which is controlled by US businessman Bill Foley, posted a 38 per cent decline in 2017 annual profit to

$3.1 million, including a $2.6 million charge on damage caused to its Grove Mill Winery site in Marlborough after the November 2016 Kaikoura earthquake and $4.7 million from insurance payments. The company spent $3.2 million on plant, property and equipment due to the earthquake damage and had just $263,000 of cash and equivalents at the June 30 balance date. The NZAX-listed shares last traded at $1.30 and have dropped 13 per cent so far this year. – NZME

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Earlier this month, chair Ralph Norris said the company has taken on board criticism from the NZ Shareholders’ Association about the company’s performance and communication with investors and plans to address issues including directors’ fees at this month’s annual meeting. The NZSA surveyed its members for their views on Fletcher last month with almost 90 per cent of the 250 members who participated wanting changes at board level including 8 per cent who wanted the entire board dumped. Fletcher shares last traded at $7.96 and have dropped 25 per cent this year. – NZME

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review of its two biggest projects in the B+I construction division is under consideration ahead of today’s AGM, when the company expects to provide earnings guidance. “The company is taking the necessary time to carefully consider this matter. We expect the trading halt to cease on Wednesday 25 October 2017, with the announcement of earnings guidance for the 2018 financial year,” it said in a release to the stock exchange. Fletcher also said it expects to announce a new CEO prior to market opening today. The AGM in Auckland was already expected to be contentious.

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Trading halt for Fletcher Building shares Fletcher Building shares were in a trading halt yesterday ahead of today’s annual meeting as a review of its Building + Interiors (B+I) business unit hangs over the company’s 2018 earnings outlook, and with a new chief executive set to be announced. Auckland-based Fletcher downgraded earnings twice last year as escalating construction costs and a lack of oversight on major building projects saw the B+I unit come under pressure. After booking a series of onetime impairment charges Fletcher had said cash flow was set to improve in the 2018 financial year, although an independent KPMG

show bank borrowings jumped to $19.1 million from $6.7 million a year earlier, and its finance costs rose to $1.1 million from $637,000. At balance date the company had $68.7 million of unused facilities compared with $50.5 million a year earlier. Cowie said as part of Mitre 10’s restructuring it moved to paying member rebates by instalment rather than at the end of each year, which helped its members manage their cash flow and reduced the financing “bulge” it previously faced. Unlike rivals such as Fletcher and ITM, the Mitre 10 outlets rely less on trade sales – that is, to builders – and the split is currently 70 per cent retail and 30 per cent trade, he said. Mitre 10 stores are currently rolling out revamped bathroom departments having spruced up its kitchens departments in a move that led to a 30 per cent increase in kitchen sales, he said. “Our trade strategy is to not just sell concrete and Pink Batts – we’re happy to sell them (builders) the kitchens and bathrooms as well,” Cowie said. – NZME

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Mitre 10 (New Zealand), the cooperative that services the Mitre 10 hardware chain, posted a 38 per cent gain in full-year profit after reining in some expenses including wages, helping offset some margin pressure on seasonal products. Profit was $4.4 million in the 12 months ended June 30 from $3.2 million a year earlier, the Auckland-based company said in a statement. Revenue from the sale of goods rose to $818 million from $767 million. The co-operative, whose shares are held by its store-owning members, supplies goods and services to the 81 outlets in the group, which it says makes it the nation’s biggest home improvement and garden supplies retailer. It competes with the ITM chain, Australia’s Bunnings Warehouse, Fletcher Building’s Placemakers and the Carters chain in what chief executive Neil Cowie says is “a highly competitive market”. “We’re cautiously optimistic,” Cowie told BusinessDesk. “There’s been some softening around the edges” through the 2017 election “but people will still be investing

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he annual Kiwi sausage awards are over for the year and we’ve celebrated, or not, national sausage day, but that doesn’t mean the humble sausage, snarler or banger is off the menu for the rest of the year. Sausages have come of age. They’re no longer just pork or beef. Sausage flavours are as wide as the imagination and best of all good quality sausages are widely available. Whether you’re eating them unadorned, smothered in flavoursome sauces or in a casserole or as part of a mixed dish meal, there’s a sausage for every occasion.

Sausage, mushroom and capsicum casserole 8 pork sausages 1 cooking onion, diced 1 red capsicum, diced 130g mushrooms, sliced 30g butter 30g plain flour 150ml milk 300ml pork stock ½ t garlic powder ½ t paprika ½ t cumin ½ t chilli powder, to taste ½ t basil ½ t ground coriander ½ t oregano 1 T sugar 1 T tomato paste ■ Lightly brown sausages and cut each sausage into 3 pieces. ■ Place in a casserole dish then add the onions, capsicum and mushrooms. ■ Melt butter in a saucepan over a low/medium heat. ■ Keeping on a low/medium heat, stir the flour into the butter to make a smooth paste then stir in the milk. ■ Keep stirring until the paste/flour is absorbed. ■ Add tomato paste and stir in. ■ Add the herbs, spices and sugar; stirring constantly.

■ Heat gently for 2-3 minutes; then stir in the stock. ■ Once sauce is blended pour into the casserole dish. ■ Stir to ensure all of the ingredients are covered. ■ Cook in a preheated oven at 180 degrees C for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

Sausages with beer 2 T Oil 8 beef sausages 2 carrots, diced 2 leeks, finely sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 375ml lager 1 C beef stock

salt and freshly ground pepper, to season ¼ C fresh coriander, chopped ■ Heat a frying pan, add oil and sausages, then cook to brown all over. ■ Add onion to the pan and cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes to soften. ■ Add grated ginger and dry spices and cook for 1 minute more. ■ Add apricots and chicken stock, then simmer very gently for 1 hour. ■ Stir in coriander and season with salt and pepper to taste.

■ Heat a little of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. ■ Prick sausages with a fork and cook until well coloured. ■ Remove sausages from the pan and set aside. Wipe excess fat out of pan with a paper towel. ■ Heat remaining oil in the pan and gently cook carrots, leeks, celery and garlic until tender. ■ Increase the heat and pour in lager and beef stock, allow to boil and reduce by half. ■ Season to taste with salt and pepper. ■ Return sausages to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.

Sticky sausage wraps 2 T American mustard 2 T tomato sauce 8 T light brown sugar 12 good quality sausages packet wheat flour tortillas lettuce Sweetcorn relish, to serve ■ Combine the mustard, ketchup and sugar. ■ Preheat the barbecue or pan. ■ Toss the sausages on and sizzle for about 15 minutes, or until they are crispy, but not quite cooked through. Brush the sticky sauce all over the sausages and cook them for another 5 minutes, basting regularly. ■ Heat the tortillas for 30 seconds each side. ■ Roll the sticky sausages in the wraps with lettuce and relish.

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1 Tegel Hot Cooked Chicken 2 sheets pre-rolled butter puff pastry, thawed. 1/3 C pesto. 1 C grated mozzarella. ½ C grated Parmesan cheese. 250g tub cherry tomatoes, halved 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten. Chopped parsley to garnish ■ Preheat oven to 200°C. ■ Remove the flesh from the Tegel Hot Cooked Chicken, discard the skin and bones and cut into pieces, allow to cool if still hot. ■ Place pastry end to end on a large tray allowing a 1-2 cm overlap where the 2 pieces meet and press to seal. Fold edges in making a 2cm

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border around the outside of the pastry (you may need to trim your pastry to fit your oven tray). Spread an even layer of pesto over the pastry and then a layer of chicken. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Arrange cherry tomatoes over the cheese, cut side facing upwards. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Brush pastry edges with egg yolk and then bake for 20 minutes until puffed and golden. Garnish with chopped parsley.

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In brief Karate kids excel For the 14 members of the JION IKDA that travelled south to Queenstown over the long weekend for the Otago/Southland Karate Championships, it was a well worthwhile trip. The team returned home with 14 medals, five gold, five silver and four bronzes. Carina Lupse, Madison Edmond, Madison Soal, Jack McIntosh and Charles Savage all came away with golds, while McIntosh and Savage also won two silvers, and Lupse a bronze. Holly Burrowes, Taylah Ward and Kyle Cabangun all won silvers, while Taylah Burrowes won a bronze.

Eels not chasing Cronk The race to sign Cooper Cronk is seemingly down to two NRL clubs after Parramatta pulled out of the running to secure his signature. The Eels were believed to be in the picture alongside the Sydney Roosters and Cronulla to lure the Sydney-bound Melbourne halfback to the club next season. But Parramatta chief executive Bernie Gurr said they would stick with their current halves combination of Corey Norman and Mitchell Moses for next year. - AAP

Warning for Kiwis

Magak Tournament winner Greg Bryant in action on the greens of the Waireka Croquet Club.

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Croquet’s elite turn out By Jaime Pitt-macKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

Some of New Zealand’s best association croquet players were in Ashburton over Labour weekend to compete at the Magak Tournament, which was held in the Ashburton Domain

by the Waireka Croquet Club. “It is the premier tournament. “It covers handicaps six to minus-four, so it is pretty tough,” Waireka publicity officer Raylene Phillips said. “There were people from Auckland, New Plymouth and the

West Coast, it was really the elite of the croquet world.” The competition was won by Greg Bryant, who is currently ranked as the second best player in New Zealand. Two Mid Canterbury names filled out second and third, with

Edmund Fordyce taking second, while Jarrod Coutts finished third. “It was very impressive to have them finish second and third and we are really thrilled with how the whole tournament went,” Phillips said.

Beware Samoa. Not that the Kiwis need any reminding, but their opening game at Mt Smart shapes as an extremely tough contest. While much of the focus has been on Tonga ahead of this World Cup, their island neighbours in Group B will be an intimidating proposition. That was reinforced at the team’s hotel in Auckland yesterday, as the Toa Samoa team gathered for their pre-tournament photos. The Samoans have enough weapons to replicate their deeds of the 2014 Four Nations, where they came desperately close to beating both England and New Zealand. - NZME

England out for revenge David Klemmer believes England will be out to exact revenge for a heated loss to the Kangaroos in last year’s Four Nations, when the Rugby League World Cup kicks off on Friday. Australia held a slender four-point lead at halftime before running amok for a 36-18 win over Wayne Bennett’s side – their ninth-straight win over the old enemy. - AAP

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RESULTS ■ Bowls MSA Bowling Club Results Skip2ItFlooring Xtra sponsored Ashburton MSA Half Day Triples held Friday 20th October. 1st A. Smith, J. Martin, H. Weir, 3 wins 15 ends 36 points 2nd B. Mayson, G. Sparks, V. Whinham 2 wins 16 ends 36 points 3rd B. White, M. Reid, N. Woods 2 wins 16 ends 27 points

Sub Centre over 70s 1st D. Muir, J. Bruce, W. Breach 3wins, 16 ends, 46 points; 2nd M. Anderson, F. McKnight, F. McCormack 3 wins, 15 ends, 23 points; 3rd A. Hill, M. Reid, F. Frewen 2 wins, 14 ends, 31 points; 4th D. Prendergast, R. Lowe, G. Baker 2 wins, 14 ends, 27 points.

Ashburton Bowling Club October 21 Mixed Triples sponsored by Liquorland and Wises Pharmacy 1st Bruce White, Rowan Tonks and Noeline Woods 3 wins 18 ends 30 points; 2nd Dave Muir, Linton Muir and Kath Muir 2 wins 1 draw 13 ends 32 points; 3rd Brent Mayson, Murray Smallridge and Miile Foggo 2 wins 16 ends 23 points; 4th Alastair MacKenzie, Noeline MacKenzie and Doug Kinvig 2 wins 15 ends 25 points

■ Bridge Ashburton Bridge Club October 16 Duplicate N/S 1st Bev Blair & Mary Bruce, 2nd Michael Brierton & David Wilkinson, 3rd Jill Wilce & Helen Briggs E/W 1st Lynette Leadley & Ann Gilbert, 2nd Ruth Logan & Georgina Black, 3rd David Fisher & George Brown October 17 Hazelmere Trophy N/S 1st David Sewell & John Fechney, 2nd Mary Buckland & Rosemary McLaughlin, 3rd Trish Downward & Trish Small E/W 1st Val Palmer & Pat Jordan, 2nd Rewa Kyle & Kay Robb, 3rd Maree Moore & Iris Taylor October 18th N/S 1st Mary Buckland & Trish Small, 2nd Beth McIlraith & Maree Moore, 3rd Jeanette Lovett & Lynette Leadley E/W 1st Rewa Kyle & Trish Downward, 2nd Bev Macaulay & John Irwin, 3rd Rona Brownlie & Arthur Maude October 19th President’s Trophy N/S 1st Linda Baker & Maree Moore, 2nd Trish Downward & Rosemary McLaughlin, 3rd Beth McIlraith & Johnny Wright E/W 1st Jeanette Lovett & John Irwin, 2nd Bill Kolkman & Arthur Maude, 3rd Kay Robb & Pat Jordan

■ Croquet Waireka Croquet Club Pat Burgess Singles Handicap Competition 8-16 Handicap Bruce Leath 7 v Shelagh Field 3; Shelagh Field 7 v Anne Aldridge 4; Shelagh Field 7 v Pauline Scott 5; Sue Whyte 4 v Bruce Leath 7; Sue Whyte 7 v Anne Aldridge 3; Sue Whyte 7 v Pauline Scott 5; Bruce Leath 7 v Anne Aldridge 4; Bruce Leath 7 v Pauline Scott 3; Sue Whyte 7 v Shelagh Field 5; Anne Aldridge 6 v Pauline Scott 7; Winner Pat Burgess Tray 8—16 Handicap Bruce Leath; 2nd Sue Whyte; 0-7 Handicap Sue Lamb 7 v Gail Benseman 3; Bill Allnutt 6 v Gail Benseman 7; Sue Lamb 4 v Bill Allnutt 7; Bev Blair 7 v Sue Lamb 5; Janice Murta 7 v Sue Lamb 5; Sue Lamb 7 v Phyllis Reith 6; Gail Benseman 7 v Bev Blair 4; Bill Allnutt 7 v Bev Blair 4; Phyllis Reith 7 v Gail Benseman 4; Janice Murta 7 v Gail Benseman 6; Bill Allnutt 7 v Janice Murta 6; Bev Blair 4 v Janice Murta 7; Phyllis Reith 7 v Bill Allnutt 4; Bev Blair 7 v Phyllis Reith 2; Phyllis Reith 7 v Janice Murta 5; Winner Pat Burgess Tray 0-7 Handicap Bill Allnutt; 2nd Janice Murta;

■ Cycling Mid Canterbury Social Wheelers October 17 Wednesday night McGee Cup and Mid Canterbury Social Wheelers Summer Series. 16km

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1st Brian Fauth CT. 30.21. HT. Go. RT. 30m 21s. 2nd Brian Ellis CT. 30.22. HT. Go. RT. 30m 22s. 3rd Ronnie Campbell CT. 32.28. HT. 4.30m. RT. 27m 58s. 4th Paul Chapman CT. 32.29. HT. 4.30m. RT. 27m 59s. 5th Mark Summerfield CT.32.30. HT. 4.30m. RT. 28m 00s. 6th Brent Hudson CT. 32.33. HT. 4.30m. RT. 28m 03s. 7th Paul Summerfield CT.32.43. HT.5.20m. RT. 27m 23s. 8th Matthew Clough CT. 32.43. HT. 8.00m. RT.24m 43s. 9th Paul Sinclair CT. 32.44. HT. 8.00m. RT. 24m 44s. 10th John Harcourt CT. 32.44. HT.5.20m. RT. 27m 24s. 11th Paul Macfie CT. 32.44. HT. 8.00m RT. 24m 44s. 12th Drew Titheridge CT. 32.45. HT. 6.20m. RT. 26m 25s. 13th Don Morrison CT. 32.45s. HT. 6.20m. RT. 26m 25s. 14th Michelle Knight CT. 32.45. HT. 5.20m. RT. 27m 25s. 15th Ben Aldridge CT.32.46. HT. 4.30m. RT. 28m 16s. 16th Andrew Shepherd CT. 32.46. HT.5.20m. RT. 27m 26s. 17th Martin Hyde CT. 32.47. HT. 6.20m. RT. 26m 27s. 18th Ross Templeton CT. 32.49. HT. 8.00m. RT. 24m 49s. 19th Mark Smitheram CT. 32.59. HT. 5.20m. RT. 27m.39s. 20th Oliver Davidson CT. 33.14. HT. 9.00m. RT. 24m 14s. F/T. 21st Nathan Tew CT. 33.17. HT. 9.00m. RT. 24m 17s. 2f/t. 22nd Matt Marshall CT. 33.18. HT. 9.00m. RT.24m 18s. 3f/t. 23rd Dave Knight CT. 33.18. HT. 9.00m. RT. 24m 18s. 4f/t. 24th Phil Paveltick CT. 33.40. HT. 6.20m. RT. 27.20m. 25th Paul Hands CT. 33.51. HT. Go. RT. 33m 51s.

Tour of Guangxi Results from Stage 5 of Tour of Guangxi, a 212-km ride from Liuzhou to Guilin. 1. Dylan Groenewegen (TLJ) 5hr4min21s 2. Fernando Gaviria (COL/QST) same time 3. Magnus Cort (DEN/ORS) s.t. 4. Mike Teunissen (NED/SUN) s.t. 5. Pierpaolo De Negri (ITA/NIP) s.t. 6. Roger Kluge (GER/ORS) s.t. 7. Sonny Colbrelli (ITA/TBM) s.t. 8. Wouter Wippert (NED/CDT) s.t. 9. Rick Zabel (GER/KAT) s.t. 10. Tosh Van der Sande (BEL/LTS) s.t. 11. Mekseb Debesay (ERI/DDD) s.t. 12. Ryan Gibbons (RSA/DDD) s.t. 13. Shane Archbold (NZL/BOH) s.t. Overall standings 1. Tim Wellens (BEL/LTS) 17hr13min19s 2. Bauke Mollema (NED/TFS) 6 3. Nicolas Roche (IRL/BMC) 11 4. Julian Alaphilippe (FRA/QST) 15 5. Ben Hermans (BEL/BMC) 18

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club October 20 Midlands Seed Friday night Top Team: 94 - The Big Test Icicles – David Morrison, Pete Morrison, Paul Morrison, Jason Morrison Men: Mike’s Mob 89, Trying 85, Occasionally Available 84.5; Women: Baby Boomers 89.5, Whack n Watch 89; Mixed: TGIF 90, Periwinkles 88, Yorkshire Pudding 86 Top lady: Kathryn Green 35; Top man: Jason Morrison, Brad Haskett 34 Nearest the Pins: Templeton Motors Vicky Moore, Paul May Motors Nick Knight, Mac & Maggies Marylou Watson, BP Ashburton – Gabites Lucky Player Denise O’Halloran, BP Lucky Player Jamie Stone Twos: Ma#14, Greig Sparrow #8, Brad Haskett #4, Adrian Hopwood #12 October 21 Radius Care Player of the day: Geoff Rhodes with 44 pts. The winning team with 125 pts: Geoff Rhodes, Mike Holmes, Brayden Wood and Richard Leith. Second with 120 pts: Gavin Johnston, Tony Bennett, Murray Moorehead and Ivan Blain. Third with 115 pts: Brent & Kevin Smith, Jason Overend and Bruce Ferriman. Nearest The Pins: Braided Rivers: Paul MacFie; Rothbury Insurance: Ron Carlson, Netherby Meats: Alan White, South Island Seeds: Jeff Williamson, Charming Thai (longest putt) George Brown. Twos: Peter Morrison, Alan White, Paul May, Bev Turton and Andrew Tindall. Birdy Jackpot: #7; Nett Eagles: #3 October 23 The winner of the Centennial Trophy was Jordan Bird 82-17=65 and 43 pts. Other winning scores were: Mike Holmes and Tom Blacklow 42; Josh Ackerley and Neil MacDonald 41; Hilary Ward 40. Twos: Peter Walker and Wendy Hopwood. October 24 Women’s Section Putting Mary Lou Watson – 28, Alison Hewson, Marilyn Walker - 31 Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites: Not Struck, No 8 House of Travel: Marilyn Walker, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Barb Williams, No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Pam Feutz, No 4 Somerset Grocer 2nd shot: - Judy McKeown, No 18 2nd Shot

King falls at the final hurdle Kiwi squash pro Joelle King has been beaten by Egyptian world No.1 Nour El Sherbini in the final of the Carol Weymuller Open in Brooklyn, New York. El Sherbini dominated the game to down King 11-7 11-5 11-3. King had beaten world No.2 Raneem El Welily (Egypt) in the semi-finals after losing to her on the 11 previous occasions they had played. However the results for King this season stack up extremely well. The 29-year-old has reached the semi-finals of the China Open, the final of the Macau Open, semi-finals at the US Open and now the final of the latest event in New York. to Green: Brenda Whittaker Twos: Marilyn Walker – No 8 October 19 Nine Hole Section Putting Chris Anderson – 12, Bev Gregory – 15, John Matsinger - 16

Rakaia Golf Club October 18 Ladies Division South African Stablefords Freda Bierema and Jean Evans 51 Stablefords. Railway Tavern 2nd Shot No 3 Jean Evans, Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot No 6 Teresa Booker, Chertsey Spraying 2nd Shot No 15 Teresa Booker, S Quinn 2nd Shot No 17 Jean Evans October 21 Men’s Division Captains Choice -Stablefords Less Putts Jeff Hurst 80 – 64 +15, David Whittaker 77 – 65 - +15, Harry Schat 115 – 60 - +11, Aaron Gallagher 86 – 67 - +11. AHA Smith Trophy – David and Paul Whittaker. Nearest the Pins: No 8 & 17 Paul Whittaker, No 6 David Whittaker, No 15 John Stara 2nd Shot No 4 Jeremy Duckmanton, 3rd Shot No 4 Tony Hurst Two’s – David Whittaker, Jeremey Duckmanton Nett Eagle – Harry Schat

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DRAWS ■ Bowls Ashburton Bowling Club October 27 Toyota Friday Triples - 12.30pm start Whites or Club colours to be worn. The following Skips have entered teams. M Anderson, J Argyle, N Atkinson, T Blain, G Body, M Eder, G Eder, H Goodall, D Gutberlet, B Harper, B Harrison, G Hawkins, R Herriott, B Holdom, T Johnson, C Leech, B Marsden, J Martin, E Maw, D Muir, B Neilson, M Quinn, M Reid, B Saussey, N Sharplin, M Smallridge, J Smart, A Smith, G Taylor, W Watts, B White, B Williams. For information contact: G Eder 307-7498

Twilight Stroke Leading scores in the stroke round played from alternate tees -6; Brent Smith 33, Phill Hooper 34, John Smitheram 34, Ryan Ford 35. 7-10; Paul Hefford 32 b/l, Mitch VanderKrogt 32, Pete Summerfield 33, Gordon Rennie 33, Sam Shearer 33, Ryan Fahey 34, Matt Stoddart 35 b/l. 11 plus; Neil Rayner 31, Keith Bonnington 32, Les Hunter 33, Tom Wing 33, Selwyn Munro 33. Women: -14; Mara Kennedy 31 b/l. b/l. 15 Plus; Barb Harris 29, Diana Wellman 33, Jacqui Beardsley 33. Nearest the pin: # 2 Mitch VanderKrogt. # 12 Wayne Mellish Two’s: Gordon Smith, Pete Ranson, Toby Thomas. October 21 4BBB Leading scores in the 4BBB Isadora Trophy: Roger Bruce and Dave Allan 57, Nigel King and Trevor Taylor 61, Warren Scott and Trevor Emery 62, Bruce Collins and Gordon Rennie 63 b/l. Women; (par) Elizabeth Collins 6 up, Maxine Whiting 5 up, Jo Peacock 4 up. Nearest the pin; Tinwald Liquorland: #2; Barb MacGregor. Gluyas Ford # 6; Kerry Whiting. Bedrock Bar and Stonegrill#12; Jenny Harrex. Ace Auto Electrical # 16. Jo Peacock. G& R Seeds 2nd shot # 11; Snow Pierce. Two’s; Jo Peacock, Andrew Barrie. Net eagle; # 14 not struck.

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■ Tennis

October 29 Gill Trophy - 9am start Entries: D Gutberlet, B Holdom, R Bennett, T Inwood, M Behrns, B Mayson, G Bishop, M Reid, G Pagey, G Taylor, C Leech, M Middleton, D Muir, B Ford, P Maslin, Hinds. Club colours/Whites. Bring own lunch. Convenor C Moore or M Wilkins

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club October 28 The second round of the DCL stroke competition will be held Starting times: Morning 8.00am. Afternoon report to the Pro shop at 12.00 for a 12.30pm (summer start time) start. Nine hole golfers report at 1.00 for a 1.30pm start. October 29 The annual County Stroke match will be held with a tee time of 12noon, report by 11.30.

Ashburton Pigeon Club This week 5 club members entered 16 birds for our Old Bird Classic, raced from Hastings. 1st M Davidson 1181.868 MPM, 2nd N Martin 1178.642, 3rd N Martin 1174.915, 4th N Martin 1090.100, 5th M Davidson 1080.878, 6th L Davidson 1078.485, 7th N Martin 945.510, 8th M Davidson 911.715, 9th L Davidson 907.103, 10th N Martin 799.330

■ Rugby Mid Canterbury Rugby October 21 Heartland Championship Agstaff Mid Canterbury 56 v Poverty Bay 22

■ Tennis Mid Canterbury Tennis October 18 Division 1 High Raters 18 v Hackers 15, We Are Stihl Suzuki 16 v Tridents 17, Tax-manian Devils 15 v Famous Grouse 18, TBC 13 v What’s the Score 20, String Quartet 12 v Council Crew 21, Untouchaballs 19 v ADC Aces 14 Division 2 Bits and Pieces 13 v Hit 4 Brains 20, CATS 13 v Court Jesters 20, Flow Dairies 17 v Harcourts 16.

Mid Canterbury Junior Tennis October 28 Round 2 All games to start at 9am sharp Junior A Grade Wakanui v Methven Silver at ATTC; Hampstead Eagles v Southern Sparks at Hampstead; Methven Bronze v Allenton Wolves at ATTC. Junior B Grade Dorie B v Methven White at ATTC; Methven Black v Allenton Bears at Allenton; Hampstead Pelicans v Southern Slammers at Hampstead; Tinwald Federer - Bye. Junior C – Duty Team Allenton Tigers. All games for Junior C this week are at ATTC – Southern Allenton Sharks v Methven Red; Allenton Tigers v Methven Blue; Hampstead Owls v Dorie C; Tinwald Williams – Bye. Please phone any defaults through to Mid Canterbury Junior Tennis 308-3020 as soon as possible.

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Crusaders on the brink By Patrick Mckendry In the not too distant past, a week with the Barbarians started with the reception of a wad of cash in a brown envelope and a long lunch. The biggest decisions of the day would be whether to choose the red or the white. Things may have changed a little these days, but the ethos remains the same – the players come together to have fun and enjoy each other’s company. The socialising allows those from different countries to get to know each other and there is an emphasis on fun and entertaining rugby at the end of the week. For the five New Zealand players called into the Barbarians for the game against the All Blacks – loose forward Dillon Hunt, lock Dominic Bird, prop Atu Moli, first-five Richie Mo’unga and halfback Mitchell Drummond – (all of whom will join the All Blacks in France afterwards) the expectations will remain the same, but the latter two in particular have real opportunities to push themselves into the frame for Steve Hansen’s squad next year. Good performances for the Barbarians, coached by Robbie Deans, at Twickenham on November 5 will help that progression. Mo’unga, 23, was outstanding for the Crusaders this year and helped navigate the franchise to its first Super Rugby title since 2008. Drummond, also 23, wasn’t far behind in terms of his positive influence on Scott Robertson’s team. The five players will leave for London on Sunday. The first job for Mo’unga, who spent last week in Brisbane as

Richie Mo’unga is clearly already in the All Blacks frame. cover for Barrett, and Drummond (and Bird) will be to attempt to win another national provincial title for Canterbury in their premiership final against Tasman in Christchurch the day before. It would be unfair to suggest first-five Mo’unga, who is yet to play a test, has gained on Lima

Sopoaga following the latter’s performance for the All Blacks in the defeat to the Wallabies in Brisbane. But there is no doubt Hansen’s men missed the pace and defence-splitting running ability of the injured Beauden Barrett at Suncorp. At his best, Sopoaga can also

be an explosive and elusive runner, but there was little evidence of that on Saturday night. Also, it was his poor pass which was intercepted by Reece Hodge for the Wallabies’ first try and he turned the ball over several other times. Sopoaga had a brilliant debut against the Boks back in 2015 and should bounce back from this, but it highlighted how far ahead Barrett is. One of the Hurricanes player’s greatest gifts is his pace and that can create opportunities out of nothing for the All Blacks, who often looked disjointed and sluggish on attack in Brisbane. Mo’unga’s ability to get in behind the defence for the Crusaders with his step and pace was a major reason why their offence worked so well on their march to the title. For Drummond, the opportunity at Twickenham and behind next month is probably even greater. Mo’unga has Barrett, Sopoaga and probably Damian McKenzie in front of him. With Tawera KerrBarlow heading to La Rochelle in France after the November tour, Drummond is in the perfect position to push for the All Blacks’ third halfback spot behind Aaron Smith and TJ Perenara. The gap between Smith, Perenara and Kerr-Barlow has been too large for the All Blacks selectors to talk about other halfbacks in the mix but now Drummond has a chance to stake his claim. For Mo’unga and Drummond, who with their three other New Zealand Barbarian team-mates will assemble with the All Blacks for the French leg of the tour (a test against France in Paris on November 11 and a France XV in Lyon three days later), the opportunity is real – long lunches or not. - NZME

■ MOTOR RACING

How the world viewed Hartley’s F1 effort Top writers cast their eye over Brendon Hartley’s Formula One debut in Texas. 1) Telegraph (UK). “...a strong debut from 24hr Le Mans winner Brendon Hartley to finish in 13th”. The Telegraph ranked Toro Rosso as the second best performing team in the race saying Hartley and Russian Daniil Kyvat were fighting for their futures and “(this) showing will be a positive moment towards that”. Unfortunately for Kyvat, he has already been cut for Mexico. 2) En.f1i.com rated Hartley at 6.5 out of 10. “Hartley had it all to learn and never turned a wheel wrong. Knowing he was going to start on the last row, he didn’t force the issue in Q1. After a poor start he slowly but surely climbed up the order on a two-stop strategy as well as continually improved his lap times.”

Brendon Hartley: ‘Did a good job on his F1 debut’ 3) The Independent (UK). David Tremayne wrote a piece based around the 20-year-old Belgium-born Dutch driver Max Verstappen, who is seen as the rising challenger to Lewis Hamilton. “Together with the likes of Esteban Ocon, Stoffel Vandoorne and Carlos Sainz, who are already racing in F1, and upcomers from the lower echelons such as Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris

and George Russell, Verstappen is F1’s future.” No mention of Hartley there. 4) Sky Sports ...gave Hartley a 7 out of 10 rating but noted his inability to pressure team-mate Daniil Kyvat, who has struggled in the F1 ranks. “In the circumstances of driving a car he was previously completely unfamiliar with, Brendon Hartley did a very good job ...

with no discernible costly errors along the way. “But in the context that F1 never is, never should be and never will be, a finishing school, the New Zealander fared less impressively.” 5) The BBC’s chief F1 writer Andrew Benson reckoned. - “Hartley made a solid debut ... he qualified 0.8secs slower than Kvyat, struggling to get the best out of the difficult Pirelli tyres over one lap, and finished 13th, three places behind his team-mate. “But Hartley spent the vast majority of the race stuck behind slower cars who he was unable to overtake because they had more powerful engines. And on the handful of laps in which he was in clear air, he was very quick.” 6) Overdrive.in. “Le Mans winner, Brendon Hartley, did a good job on his F1 debut.” - NZME

All Blacks’ lead cut The All Blacks’ lead atop the World Rugby rankings has had a decent bite taken out of it following Saturday’s defeat to the Wallabies. The world champions went into the third Bledisloe Cup clash in Brisbane with a lead of 5.38 ranking points over second placed England. That gap has been reduced to 3.69 points following the 23-18 defeat. Despite the loss the All Blacks still look set to mark eight years atop of the World Rugby rankings, sitting on 93.83 points. England don’t have a chance to close the gap until they face Argentina next month. - NMZE

Call-up shocks Duffie Code-hopping winger Matt Duffie was scrambling to contact his travel agent after being named in the All Blacks’ northern test tour squad. Expecting a pass from Steve Hansen and his selectors, the Blues and North Harbour flyer had booked himself in for a well-deserved holiday in Rarotonga. But instead of the Polynesian warmth, he’ll now prepare for a chilly European autumn. The 27-year-old said he was shocked by the call-up. “It’s awesome, it’s one of those things that you never really think is going to happen and you’re lucky enough that it does,” Duffie said. - AAP

Ioane in line for gong Rieko Ioane is all but certain to win this year’s World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year award after being nominated yesterday. The speedy 20-year-old is one of three players – alongside Argentine Emiliano Boffelli and Frenchman Damian Penaud – to be nominated for the gong, which will be handed out at the organisation’s awards night on November 26. Ioane has enjoyed a stunning 2017, dislodging star winger Julian Savea from the left flank and scoring eight test tries. - NZME

Emotional victory Martin Truex Jr. didn’t feel a sense of urgency to win Monday’s race at Kansas Speedway because of its playoff implications, not with his spot in the next round safe following a victory at Charlotte. No, the sense of urgency was much more personal. Truex learned overnight that one of his crew members, Jim Watson, died of a heart attack while in town for the race. So with a heavy heart, Truex climbed into his No. 78 Toyota and overcame two early mistakes to win a wild playoff elimination race. “We were racing for Jim today,” Truex said after emerging from his car. “He was a heck of a guy.” - PA

Verstappen angry man Daniel Ricciardo’s young team-mate Max Verstappen has accused F1’s rulemakers of “killing the sport” and called on fans to boycott next year’s US Grand Prix after he was stripped of a podium spot. Verstappen appeared to have completed a remarkable comeback by passing Kimi Raikkonen on the final lap to finish third. But he was handed a five-second penalty after he was adjudged to have gone off the track when he made his move on the Finn. The 20-year-old left shaking his head before taking aim at the FIA. “With these stupid decisions you really kill the sport,” Verstappen said. - PA

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‘Uncle Bigsy’ inspired GAB All Blacks legend Richie McCaw’s uncle John McLay, the man who inspired him to become a Great All Black, has passed away. McLay, known to McCaw as Uncle Bigsy, died from complications related to Huntingdon’s Disease. His funeral will be held in Ashburton tomorrow. McCaw, who played an incredible 148 tests for the All Blacks and who will go down in history as being one of the best ever to put on the black jersey, credited McLay for his drive to succeed. He wouldn’t say it as such but many would opine that it was his uncle who put him on the path to greatness. In his best-selling book Richie McCaw – The Open Side, the loose forward talked about a significant conversation he had with McLay. It was held at McDonald’s in Timaru. McCaw had been selected for trials for the 1999 New Zealand under-19 squad and was showing his uncle the summer programme

they had been given to keep fit. McCaw writes: “You want to be in the New Zealand under-19s,” Uncle Bigsy said. “Do you want to be an All Black?” McCaw answered in the affirmative, so a serviette was produced and the pair mapped out how he was going to achieve that goal. While in his first year at Lincoln University studying Agricultural Science, McCaw wanted to make the New Zealand U19s and Canterbury U19s. The following year, he wanted to make the New Zealand Colts. From there, he would make the Canterbury U21s and, following that, the Canterbury senior team. They figured that, after the 2003 World Cup, a few players would head overseas and he would make the Crusaders and, everything going to plan, the All Blacks in 2004. Uncle Bigsy didn’t stop there, making McCaw commit to being a Great All Black. McCaw couldn’t summon the courage to write it out in full, so he

One of our greatest All Blacks, Richie McCaw was inspired by Mid Canterbury’s John ‘Bigsy’ McLay. scribbled GAB and then, under his uncle’s watchful eye, signed it and later pinned it to a cupboard back home in Kurow. Given McCaw’s genius for openside flank play, the chances are he

would have made it at anything, but Uncle Bigsy’s role should not be minimised. With McCaw’s signature, he had effectively signed his first contract, which owed everything to

intrinsic motivation and nothing to monetary reward. As it turned out, McCaw played for the All Blacks in 2001, a little less than two years after signing the ‘contract’. His GAB status was sealed a few years later when he was named Tana Umaga’s successor as All Blacks captain. McLay, a loose forward who played more than 100 games for Mid Canterbury, including a memorable match against the British & Irish Lions at the Ashburton Showgrounds in 1983, got his nickname due to his large feet. It is said that as a 13-year-old pupil at Christchurch St Andrew’s College, he required size 12 shoes. Like McCaw, McLay was known for his toughness. In a Guardian interview last year he said: “In all my rugby games, I only ever left the the field once because of injury. “It was pretty physical on the paddock in those days, but I loved that.” - NZME

Perry fulfilling every young kid’s dream By Jaime Pitt-macKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

From prepping for the Mitre 10 Cup final with the Tasman Makos, Tim Perry will now be packing his bags, ready for the opportunity of a lifetime as part of the All Blacks squad for the Northern Tour. “It has been a busy 48 hours, it has all been pretty overwhelming and definitely a shock,” he said. The prop was called in to the All Blacks squad earlier in the year as injury cover, but never took to the paddock and returned home relatively quickly. “I thought I was just going in as injury cover. It was something I was going to pursue as it is every young kid’s dream to be an All Black,” he said. “They gave me a few things to work on but I didn’t hear much after that.” The former Mid Canterbury Hammer found out about his selection in a rather special way, with all his Makos team-mates present. “We were getting ready for the final and were about to start a review and my phone was buzzing, and then my name popped up on the screen and my team-mates went crazy,” he said. “I wasn’t expecting it and it was a really special way to find out.” The selection does come with a sting in the tail however, as he will miss the Mitre 10 Cup final against Canterbury, something he played an integral part in throughout the season. “I was in the gym the other day and saw David (Havili) and he said he wouldn’t be playing the final because they left before it,” he said. “It is a shame as we have had a challenging season and I am really gutted I can’t be there, but I am excited to be going so it is a weird feeling. “I have full faith in the boys that they will be able to go down there and do the job.” While it has been a busy time responding to all the messages he has received since the announcement, the son of former All Black Grant Perry has not had time to think about exact details of the tour. “I have been really busy replying to everyone and I have been a bit overwhelmed with messages,” he said. “I’ve just been going to training like normal to get myself ticking over and to help the boys prep for the final, and I really haven’t had time to think about the tour. “If I am going to get an opportunity to pull on the black jersey I am going to grab it with two hands.”

Tim Perry, pictured at a Crusaders’ training run will be joining the All Blacks for the Northern Tour. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

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■ WINGATUI

In brief

Morris, Passito top combo Jillian Morris’ season looks set to gain further momentum at Wingatui today where she rates Passito as her best chance. The Christchurch-based jockey has retained the ride aboard the Steven Prince-trained fiveyear-old in the White Robe Lodge Handicap (1200m) following their victory at Gore. Passito was resuming there following a six month break and she led all the way to defeat last season’s NZBloodstock Airfreight Stakes winner Showemup. “She’s quite a smart mare and I think she surprised Steven a wee bit, he thought she would be competitive but maybe not win first-up,” Morris said. “He thinks quite a bit of her and she bounced out and put herself right there and got to the line really strongly.” Passito, who will drop back from Rating 90 company to 80, has drawn well and has won second-up in the past. Morris is now back to full health and fitness after a nasty fall at Ashburton a year ago that

Winx can’t be faulted Wonder mare Winx is in the best possible condition ahead of her bid for a third $3 million Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley. “She’ll be cherry ripe for Saturday, everything’s perfect,” trainer Chris Waller said. “When you put up a challenge to Winx and other great champions they rise to it.” Winx will be chasing a staggering 15th Group One success. - NZME

Savvy Dreams returns Group One performer Savvy Dreams is showing the benefit of a good break. Third behind Bonneval in last season’s New Zealand Oaks, she was turned out after an autumn campaign across the Tasman where her best effort was a fourth placing in the South Australian Derby. “She’s really strengthened up and looking great,” said Grant Cullen, who trains the daughter of Savabeel with Guy Lowry. - NZME

Hasahalo for Soliloquy Passito and Jillian Morris in winning form. side-lined her for 10 months. “I broke my collar bone and it didn’t heal properly so three months later I had to have

more surgery, it was quite a bad break,” the 33-year-old said. “I also fractured three vertebrae in my lower spine and my whole

right side was black and blue. “It takes a while to build up fitness after a long time off, but I’m back there now.” - NZME

A back-up plan is in place for the talented filly Hasahalo, who was scratched from Monday’s Gr.2 Sarten Memorial (1400m) due to the rain-affected track. “She’s nominated for the Soliloquy Stakes at Ellerslie on Saturday,” trainer Stephen McKee said. - NZME

Otago gallops Today at Wingatui Raceway

Otago RC Venue: Wingatui Meeting Date: 25 Oct 2017 1 45682 Gallant Defender th (4) 59......... S Muniandy NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 2 82463 Bridget Town dm (5) 57 ...........T Jonker (a3) 3 07x31 Tiffany’s Time (6) 57 ......................O Bosson 7; 8 and 9 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 1 12.30pm (NZT) THE WINGATUI FUNCTION CENTRE 4 53270 Verna Audrey td (3) 54 ....................S Collett 5 378x0 Opihi Jade (1) 54 ......................... R Cuneen R65 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2200m 6 9x077 Lady Lindauer tmh (2) 54 ... C Campbell (a3) 1 18x04 Sir Ed (6) 59 ....................... C Campbell (a3) 2 96365 Shezatoucha m (5) 58.5...............K Williams 4 2.17pm WHITE ROBE LODGE R80 $11,000, Rating 3 274F6 The Energizer tdm (3) 58.5 .....K Kalychurun 80 Benchmark, 1200m 1 33539 Somethings Burning tdm (5) 63.5Campbell (a3) 4 97773 Payment Pending dm (2) 58...........S Wynne 2 515x0 Astrid d (3) 57.5 ............................O Bosson 5 62417 Westerly m (7) 57.5......................T Moseley 3 414x1 Passito tdh (2) 57 ............................ J Morris 6 10300 Moby (4) 57.5 ............................... R Cuneen 4 11715 Wize Act dm (4) 56 ......................K Williams 7 6FP62 The Quiet Man (8) 57.5 ........A Bohorun (a4) 5 213x0 Suggestions dm (1) 55 ....................A Collett 8 34050 Penny Perfect (1) 56........................A Collett 2 1.07pm BEST WISHES NOELLE MAIDEN $10,000, 6 11567 Flicka Of Gold tdmh (7) 55 .. R Firdhaus (a2) 7 130x1 Mia Mamma td (6) 54 ....................C Spittles MDN, 2200m 8 397x0 Opihi Ranger (8) 54 ....................K Kwo (a3) 1 28x32 Sebring Dragon b (5) 58.5 ......T Jonker (a3) 2 090x Herbie (8) 58.5 ...............................S Wynne 5 2.52 KB CONTRACTORS MAIDEN $10,000, 1400m 1 448x3 Maks Legend (13) 58.5 ................ R Cuneen 3 02280 Fly The Flag (2) 56.5 ....................K Williams 2 36x05 Shangold (12) 58.5 .........................A Collett 4 37x58 Pretty Whaihine (3) 56.5 .............K Kwo (a3) 3 8x6 Aboli h (5) 58.5.............................. C Barnes 5 88x80 Beaver Las Vegas (4) 56.5 .............. J Morris 4 080x9 Brunello h (4) 58.5 ..................... J Lowry (a) 6 90x77 Erin’s Babe h (7) 56.5 ............... S Muniandy 5 0x7x Dad’s Brother (8) 58.5 ..............D Bothamley 7 060 Kerrytowncharlotte (6) 56.5.....K Kalychurun 6 7x069 Doppelganger (9) 58.5 ............K Kalychurun 8 99 Confirmed Flight h (1) 54 .............T Moseley Royal Mistress (7) 56.5 ..................S Wynne 3 1.42pm SPEIGHT’S R75 $11,000, Rating 75 Bench- 87 3327x 90x0 Gracious Luck (1) 56.5 ....................S Collett mark, 1600m

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Raceway Meeting Date: 25 Oct 2017 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 1 12.05pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 1 Alamein Lady nwtd K & .....................Phillips 2 8 Atlas Shrugged nwtd ..........................L Cole 3 4 Mobility Scooter nwtd .......................M Black 4 54343 Homebush Demi nwtd ............J T McInerney 5 82456 Blackfort Down nwtd P &.................C Morris 6 34436 Ziggy Attack nwtd ...............................L Hunt 7 Bright Concept nwtd R &.....................L Udy 8 62266 Carefree Highway nwtd ................K Williams 9 74867 Cawbourne Gibbo nwtd J & ................D Bell 10 66587 Pickering nwtd ....................................J Hunt 2 12.22pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C0 C0, 520m 1 25252 Bigtime Owen nwtd ............................L Cole 2 62663 Monkey Bars nwtd...........................C Steele 3 84685 White Comet nwtd......................... D Donlon 4 23343 Last Man Alive nwtd ........................M Olden 5 Box Vacant 6 46x55 Whippy Bale nwtd ........................M Roberts 7 23634 Fancy Fifita nwtd ......................... P C Morris 8 Bigtime William nwtd ..........................L Cole 3 12.40pm METEOR OOPD C0 C0, 305m 1 F4316 Doug Deep nwtd R & ..........................L Udy 2 6133 De Blonde 18.46 ............................... B Hunt 3 382 Judge Me Jackie nwtd.................... L Pearce 4 56747 Trendy Val nwtd G &........ Sandra Fredrickso 5 27443 Dermott Brown nwtd ..........................W Kite 6 83553 Magnetude Eight nwtd .................R McPhee 7 Spirit Of Nathan nwtd ...................C J Morris 8 Alamein Panda nwtd K & ..................Phillips 9 86568 Star Secret nwtd ..........................K Williams 10 86758 African Violet nwtd .................J T McInerney 4 12.58pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C0 C0, 305m 1 267 Surge Ahead nwtd R & .......................L Udy

9 000x Brief Encounter (6) 56.5 ...............T Moseley 10 70x0 Ginga Garn (3) 56.5 .............A Bohorun (a4) 11 Jakaya (10) 56.5 ..........................K Williams 12 0 Dark Poppy (11) 54 ......................... J Morris 13 8x0 Minnie Pins (2) 54 .......................K Kwo (a3) 6 3.29pm SOUTHERNWIDE REAL ESTATE MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1400m 1 575x Beam Me Up Scotty (3) 58.5..........S Wynne 2 Vatican Square (8) 58.5 ..... C Campbell (a3) 3 x2686 Galisini (2) 58.5 ...........................K Kwo (a3) 4 00x Red Hot Pirate (9) 58.5 ............D Bothamley 5 7 Runningthegauntlet (7) 58.5 ........T Moseley 6 Spanky h (1) 58.5......................... R Cuneen 7 80286 Lay Off b (4) 56.5 ................... S Wahab (a4) 8 65x34 Tatum (12) 56.5 ...............................S Collett 9 738x9 It’s Pandemonium (6) 56.5 ......K Kalychurun 10 5 Pyjamarama (11) 56.5 .................... J Morris 11 9x0 Golden Tui (5) 56.5.................... S Muniandy 12 890x7 Zayzay 56.5.................................. Scratched 13 Chelsea Blue h (10) 54 ................. C Barnes 7 4.04pm LIVING CORPORATION R65 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 6170x Tantella (1) 59 ........................ S Wahab (a4) 2 756x3 King Kane (7) 59 ...........................O Bosson 3 510x0 Squizzy tmh (8) 58.5 ....................... J Morris

4 10040 The Kraken tmh (5) 58 .............. S Muniandy 5 x00x1 Fully Pumped (6) 57.5......... R Firdhaus (a2) 6 5x215 Moyrabella (4) 57.5 .........................A Collett 7 07x00 Cavallucci (2) 56 .............................S Collett 8 20x30 Burwood (9) 55 ..............................S Wynne 9 000x9 Higher Authority t (3) 54.5 ............ R Cuneen 10 000x Brief Encounter 54 ....................... Scratched 11 00x Red Hot Pirate 54 ........................ Scratched 8 4.39 JARVIS MEMORIAL MAIDEN $10,000, 1200m 1 23x59 Edward h (1) 58.5 ..........................S Wynne 2 x246x Yes You Did 58.5 .......................... Scratched 3 x9200 Don’t Shuffle Me (8) 58.5 ........K Kalychurun 4 0x86x Drumroyal (11) 58.5 ................... J Lowry (a) 5 0x0 Get Rythm (10) 58.5 .............. S Wahab (a4) 6 9x402 Zabay h (4) 56.5 ................. C Campbell (a3) 7 3 Free And Easy (7) 56.5 ................T Moseley 8 6 Always On Call h (6) 56.5 ......... S Muniandy 9 68. Zah Wanted (9) 56 ..........................S Collett 10 Cocee h (2) 54 ............................. R Cuneen 11 Hiho h (5) 54 ................................. C Barnes 12 7x Peggy Stewart h (3) 54 ................... J Morris 9 5.14pm SOUTHERN MOTOR GROUP R65 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 30x21 Zavistic d (12) 59 ..........................O Bosson 2 6163x Galway Garry dm (6) 58..... C Campbell (a3)

3 6030x Them Or Us d (8) 58 .................... R Cuneen 4 7x190 Richie Rox dm (7) 57.5 ................... J Morris 5 x2010 Lily Grecia dm (4) 56.......................S Collett 6 5103x Olympia tdmb (1) 56 ......................S Wynne 7 28136 Sacred Desire dm (2) 56 .................A Collett 8 17x00 Ellerstina d (5) 55 ....................T Jonker (a3) 9 07x00 Cavallucci (10) 55 10 180x0 Silvermist td (3) 54.5 ....................K Williams 11 60x59 Daifuku d (9) 54 ............................C Spittles 12 64868 Livadream (11) 54 .................. S Wahab (a4) Blinkers on: Herbie, Confirmed Flight (R2), Brunello, Ginga Garn (R5) Blinkers off: Dark Poppy (R5), Cavallucci (R7), Edward (R8), Cavallucci (R9) Winkers on: Lily Grecia (R9) Winkers off: Herbie, Confirmed Flight (R2) SELECTIONS

11 3.04pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C1 C1, 305m

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Race 1: The Quiet Man, The Energizer, Sir Ed, Westerly Race 2: Sebring Dragon, Pretty Whaihine, Confirmed Flight Race 3: Gallant Defender, Bridget Town, Verna Audrey, Opihi Jade Race 4: Wize Act, Suggestions, Passito, Somethings Burning Race 5: Shangold, Maks Legend, Jakaya, Royal Mistress, Aboli Race 6: Tatum, Pyjamarama, Galisini, Beam Me Up Scotty Race 7: King Kane, Fully Pumped, Burwood, Tantella Race 8: Edward, Zabay, Zah Wanted, Don’t Shuffle Me Race 9: Sacred Desire, Zavistic, Lily Grecia, Livadream, Olympia

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

2 53863 Cool Wolf nwtd .............................. D Donlon 3 Tyson’s Quest nwtd .........................B Marsh 4 42355 Piko Piko Dawn nwtd ...................... C Brider 5 Alamein Tiger nwtd K &.....................Phillips 6 55x7 Dyna Linus nwtd ..........................M Roberts 7 622 Retail Mayhem nwtd....................... L Pearce 8 2 Who’s John Galt nwtd ........................L Cole 9 77657 Cawbourne Jeff nwtd .........................J Hunt 10 86758 African Violet nwtd .................J T McInerney 5 1.15pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 520m 1 16877 Cawbourne Jazzy 30.19 J & ...............D Bell 2 63542 Mischief Viking nwtd........................... N Udy 3 63443 Twelve Gauge nwtd ..........................M Black 4 47657 Secret Agenda 30.81 ..................B Hodgson 5 44777 Bigtime Madison 30.70 ......................L Cole 6 64676 Bigtime Jack nwtd ........................M Goodier 7 21421 Tazia 30.58...............................D W Denbee 8 21757 World Freakshow 30.47 ..................M Olden Emergencies: 9 67766 Cawbourne Bettsy 30.99 J & ..............D Bell 10 76777 Smash Mate nwtd ........................R McPhee 6 1.33pm J P PRINT PETONE C0 C0, 305m 1 27765 Cash Person nwtd ....................... P C Morris 2 68544 Crackle nwtd ..................................... B Hunt 3 586 Final Story nwtd ................................M Flipp 4 Rowdy Ruby nwtd ...............................S Kite 5 Plan Stan nwtd ............................... L Pearce 6 Alamein Tane nwtd K & .....................Phillips 7 76888 Homebush Gracie nwtd............ K Gommans 8 78877 Ahuroa Flyer nwtd ..........................R Murray 9 37477 Warrior Tony nwtd U & ......................Cottam 10 66587 Pickering nwtd ....................................J Hunt 7 1.51pm AON CPF C1 C1, 305m 1 26312 Bublin Max 18.28 ...................J T McInerney 2 32345 Kinetic Assasin 17.81 K & .................Phillips 3 41668 Snow Ball Chance 17.72..........E Duganzich 4 71576 Chaos Theory 17.83 .......................M Olden 5 85588 Bigtime Spirit 17.55 G &.. Sandra Fredrickso

6 85743 Grace Slick 17.94 .........................C J Morris 7 21875 Guru’s Choice 17.87 ....................K Williams 8 21164 Idol Hot 17.85....................................M Flipp 9 88x56 Indefinite Order 17.75 ........................L Hunt 10 45485 Thrilling Mia 17.61 J & ........................D Bell 8 2.08pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION C1, 520m 1 84F65 Erasmus nwtd .................................L Doody 2 44687 Cawbourne Eden nwtd.................R McPhee 3 135 Midsomer Magic 30.66.............E Duganzich 4 34267 Take Action 30.84.........................M Goodier 5 66285 Cawbourne Lyns 30.62 J & .................D Bell 6 8x472 Thrilling Eddie nwtd....................... M Gowan 7 85673 Opawa Shiloh 30.41 ........................B Marsh 8 22886 Black Roadstar 30.70 ........................ B Hunt 9 67766 Cawbourne Bettsy 30.99 J & ..............D Bell 10 76777 Smash Mate nwtd ........................R McPhee 9 2.26pm WANGANUI TOYOTA C1 C1, 305m 1 88583 Duke Baxter nwtd ...................J T McInerney 2 48874 Midhirst Muscle 18.02 ..................K Williams 3 74545 Second Time 17.65 G & .................. J Clarke 4 28253 Al’s Apprentice 17.91 .........................W Kite 5 88686 Cawbourne Hint 17.74 J & ..................D Bell 6 13447 Carrick 17.97 I C &.........................J Lenden 7 47424 Bigtime Reign 17.51........................... N Udy 8 63252 Wellington Wind 18.02 K & ...............Phillips 9 51787 Kylie’s Stiletto 18.00 .....................C J Morris 10 63785 Shakti 17.89 ......................................M Flipp 10 2.43pm FIRST SECURITY C1 C1, 520m 1 13432 Idol Patches 30.75 ............................M Flipp 2 32484 Cawbourne Merl 30.51 J & .................D Bell 3 52288 Whata Shemozzel nwtd .................R Murray 4 37154 Wong Full Arrest 30.75 ................C J Morris 5 74765 Meteor Vege 30.41 ...................E Duganzich 6 67357 Dyna Bevlin 30.84 ........................M Roberts 7 58773 Charlie Bo Bo 30.34 ....................B Hodgson 8 28528 Toki Girl nwtd ...........................D W Denbee 9 46788 Cawbourne Spree 30.39 J & ...............D Bell 10 76777 Smash Mate nwtd ........................R McPhee

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6462x Alamein Kinetic 18.31 K & ................Phillips 48x26 Ciara 17.87 I C & ...........................J Lenden 54233 Nic’s Fab nwtd J &...............................D Bell 34375 PikoPiko Connor 17.92 ................... C Brider F6667 Homebush Sloan nwtd ...........J T McInerney 65846 Pepper’s Choice 18.06 .................K Williams 42364 Uno Again 17.74 ................................ N Udy 55885 Chase Me Apatche 17.92 .............G Atwood 78644 Hungry Machine nwtd .....................L Doody 73767 Another Vespa 17.85.........................M Flipp 12 3.20 BOOK YOUR FUNCTION@HATRICK C1, 520m 1 64655 Luke Skywalker nwtd .........................L Hunt 2 82758 Blackie Chan 30.20 .......................B Mitchell 3 86473 Thrilling Cassie 30.13 .............. K Gommans 4 54267 Cawbourne Steele nwtd J &................D Bell 5 83887 Orangey Yellow nwtd ................E Duganzich 6 55344 Bonus Lotto nwtd ............................L Doody 7 4x566 Milly Rivers 31.26 ........................B Hodgson 8 18686 Buzzy Gem nwtd ................................J Hunt Emergencies: 9 46788 Cawbourne Spree 30.39 J & ...............D Bell 10 76777 Smash Mate nwtd ........................R McPhee 13 3.37pm LASER PLUMBING WANGANUI C1, 305m 1 15526 Knock Cobanna 18.00 .................. M Gowan 2 64187 Ms Rubble Double 18.17..................R Waite 3 81428 Lori Elle 18.31 ...................................M Flipp 4 47688 Goldstar Gizmo 18.13 .....................L Doody 5 64473 Sasha McBell 17.60 ...............J T McInerney 6 31588 Just Like Ma 17.89 J & ........................D Bell 7 32682 Lightning Lu 18.02 S &..............C Blackburn 8 32153 Agent Anna 18.02 ............................S Stone Emergencies: 9 25754 To Much Andre 18.04 ...................K Williams 10 47584 Hanover State 17.60 .......................... N Udy 14 3.56pm MAX REFRIGERATION C1 C1, 305m 1 66878 Opawa Bucks nwtd ..........................R Waite 2 46877 Smart Dandy 17.78 ........................... B Hunt

27832 Kinetic Shadow 18.01 ......................... L Bell 2441 Bad Movies 18.00 ............................S Stone 74426 Lace 18.29 .................................... M Gowan 54342 Let’s Go Sprite 17.65 G & Sandra Fredrickso 73568 Shelly McBell 17.63 ...............J T McInerney 64771 Cawbourne Johno 18.23 J &...............D Bell 76546 Lissadell Babe 17.99..................... D Donlon 67657 Idol Mark 18.02 ............................K Williams 15 4.12pm HATRICK DASH C1 C1, 305m 1 33441 Was Just Saying nwtd R & ..................L Udy 2 24835 Totes 17.80 ............................J T McInerney 3 88338 Ebony Haze 17.93............................S Stone 4 8x634 Bigtime Moe Moe 17.73 G & .... S Fredrickso 5 31488 Ndora 17.81 ......................................D Edlin 6 42865 Rocky’s To Much 18.15 ................K Williams 7 56631 Tiger Uppercut 17.89 .......................... L Bell 8 83275 Scott To Go 18.23 ..............................L Hunt Emergencies: 9 56385 Cawbourne Mack nwtd J & .................D Bell 10 77766 Smash Demand nwtd...................K Williams SELECTIONS

Race 1: Homebush Demi, Alamein Lady, Atlas Shrugged, Ziggy Attack Race 2: Bigtime Owen, Last Man Alive, Fancy Fifita, Monkey Bars Race 3: Doug Deep, Judge Me Jackie, Alamein Panda, De Blonde Race 4: Who’s John Galt, Tyson’s Quest, Surge Ahead, Cool Wolf Race 5: Tazia, World Freakshow, Mischief Viking, Bigtime Madison Race 6: Alamein Tane, Cash Person, Rowdy Ruby, Plan Stan Race 7: Bublin Max, Grace Slick, Chaos Theory, Idol Hot Race 8: Midsomer Magic, Thrilling Eddie, Opawa Shiloh, Erasmus Race 9: Bigtime Reign, Duke Baxter, Wellington Wind Race 10: Idol Patches, Wong Full Arrest, Cawbourne Merl Race 11: Nic’s Fab, Alamein Kinetic, Uno Again, PikoPiko Connor Race 12: Thrilling Cassie, Blackie Chan, Cawbourne Steele Race 13: Agent Anna, Knock Cobanna, Lori Elle, Sasha McBell Race 14: Let’s Go Sprite, Lace, Kinetic Shadow, Bad Movies Race 15: Tiger Uppercut, Bigtime Moe Moe, Totes, Ebony Haze LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017 SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Civil Construction Projects Person

HEAVY FABRICATOR/ ENGINEER We are looking for an experienced engineer to help with the increasing demand in manufacturing truck bodies and trailer chassis. Please apply with cover letter and CV to: Engineering Repairs (2012) Ltd 14 Watson Street, Ashburton engrep@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 308 1506

Permanent Position, Full Time Stuart Tarbotton Contractors Limited is a well-established Contractor in the Ashburton Area with over 27 years in the civil and farm contracting industry specialising in Sub Divisions, various earthworks, site works projects, driveways, roading and drainage. Stuart Tarbotton Contractors Ltd, has a position available for a person to deliver civil construction projects. You will need to have extensive experience within the Civil Construction environment with 2 years minimum of machine experience, be able to interpret plans and take pride in your work. This role is a hands on role where you will be required to carry out a physical role working within a team environment. Applications for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. • •

Talley’s is a successful and well known brand, operating several plants throughout the South Island, as well as having many diversified interests in seafood, frozen vegetables, meat and dairy products.

Coolstore Forklift Operator

A stunning addition to the stables at Windsor Park Stud is a white foal sired by Mongolian Khan, out of The Opera House. PHOTO MICHAEL RIST

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Talley’s Ashburton has a Coolstore Forklift Operator position available at the Fairton site, located 10 minutes drive from Ashburton. The site runs a 12 hour shift rotation, operating 7 days a week. Rostered 4 days/nights on, 2 off. Forklift experience would be an advantage but not essential, as full training will be given to the right candidate. Talley’s operate a drug free environment, candidates will be required to undergo preemployment and random drug screening.

Email a copy of your CV with a cover letter to Human.Resources@talleys.co.nz or complete an application at the guardhouse on site.

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GENERAL FARM WORKER Position available on 500ha mixed cropping/ livestock property 7kms west of Rakaia in Mid Canterbury.

Competitive wages / salary to suit skill level Exciting and varied work

If you have the relevant experience as noted above and are interested in pursuing this exciting role, please contact: Scott Pond on 027 344 0021 or email office@tarbotton.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Apply online for this role or contact Scott Pond for more information.

Youth Justice Worker Safer Ashburton has been successful in obtaining new contract funding through Oranga Tamariki - The Ministry for Vulnerable Children, to employ a Youth Justice Worker. The worker will be responsible for the delivery of the Community Youth Programme, Supervision with Activity and Supported Bail, all programmes that fall under the “Fresh Start” package of youth justice services. » Are you passionate about improving life outcomes for young people? » Do you have experience in working with, and alongside, young people? » Are you skilled in working with hard to reach young people with multiple complex life experiences? » Are you a skilled communicator with excellent relationship management? » Do you have excellent organisational and time management skills? » Do you have a knowledge of and commitment to strength based processes? » Do you have knowledge of and a commitment to delivering culturally responsive services? If you can answer yes to these questions we would love to hear from you. This is a hands on position supporting some of our most vulnerable young people helping them to achieve positive life outcomes. You would be part of a wider team of individuals who are passionate about improving outcomes for young people and would be given the privilege of playing a significant role in the lives of young people across our district. This position is for 40 hours per week and covers the Ashburton District.

The successful candidate will have to be able to work in a flexible manner as some work will be required outside of what might be considered normal business hours.

For further information and an application pack please contact Mary Bailey at Safer Ashburton.

Applicant has to be fully experienced in the operation of high horsepower tractors and able URL to carry out all primary cultivations, including Rachel Proof read by:_______________________________ With: _______________________________ Date:_______________________________ tested: x ploughing to a very high standard. Experience in the operation of high density balers also essential. Applicant also required to assist with on farm irrigation duties when required as well Windsor Park Stud welcomed $450,000 to Japanese interests as the feeding and care of 1800 dairy cows another thoroughbred rarity and racing there as Casta Diva during the winter period.

advertising proof

yesterday morning. The Opera House is a white daughter of the legendary Zabeel and she delivered a foal of her own unusual colour at the Cambridge nursery. The newborn is by resident stallion Mongolian Khan, who two years ago won the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m), while the mare has previously produced three other white wonders. “A lovely Mongolian Khan filly arrived at 3am and both mother and daughter are doing very well,” studmaster Rodney Schick said. The Opera House’s white filly by High Chaparral was sold by Windsor Park at New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2016 Premier Sale at Karaka for

2017

Closing date checked:

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Birthday Greetings $0

$25 $50 $75

she has won once from five Required qualifications include Safe use appearances on the racetrack. job: C59471 PLEASE NOTE: of Pesticides PAI and PA2, ATV Handling She then delivered a colt that we have prepared this Certificate, Health and Safety Certificate for the by Shamexpress, who was advertisement proof based on our size: 11 x 2 format: b&w use of Telehandlers and Certificate for the Safe understanding of the instructions snapped up for $510,000 at use of Veterinary Medicine. received. In approving the publication run date position sort cost (excl gst) Karaka earlier this year by the advertisement, it is client’s responsibility On farm accommodation available. Laura King China Horse Club and Victoto check the accuracy of both the Ashburton Guardain Sat 14 Oct Sits Vacant $233.86 rian horseman Ciaron Maher, Please reply to: advertisement, the media and the Happy 6th Birthday Laura. Wed 18 Oct $192.50 position nominated. billdavey@xtra.co.nz while the mare has also foaled Sat 21 Oct $233.86 Have Cancellation of adverts booked with a fun day. Lots of love a white daughter of Charm media will incur a media cancellation Wed 25 Oct $free Spirit. from Nana, Poppa and all fee of $50. “Ciaron is currently in New TradeMe Wed 11 Oct $15.00 the family. xx Zealand looking at yearlings your contact: Rachel and horses and he was at the stud this morning and saw the Mongolian Khan filly,” Schick Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and said. under only. Free birthday greetings must be received A decision has yet to be at least two working days before date of insertion made as to which stallion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear The Opera House, who was a on the day requested. Photos will be available at our winner in Australia for trainer level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared Kris Lees, will be visiting this spring. in the paper.

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Bach For Sale

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6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Bettys circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road. 9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Steady as you go exercise group. 48 Allens Road. 9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST OP SHOP. “Second time around” good clean clothing for sale. Ashburton Baptist Church, cnr Cass and Havelock Streets. 10am - 11am AGE CONCERN. Hip hop for seniors, all welcome. $5. Balmoral Hall.

Thursday 9.30am ASHBURTON AGE CONCERN. Ladies low impact exercise classes held weekly. Senior Centre, Cameron Street. 9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Join fun exercise with friendly group during term time. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street. 9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Daytime session, new players most welcome. E A Network Stadium, River Terrace.

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(West Street entrance)

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October 25 & 26, 2017 10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street. 10am MID CANTERBURY LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Coffee morning, Robert Harris, West St. 10am WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Tasmanian doubles, Association croquet. The Domain, Philip Street. 10am - 4pm ASHBURTON MUSEUM. Balls, bullets and boots from Rugby Field to Battle Field. Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, West Street.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street. 1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association croquet, mixed doubles. The Domain, Philip Street. 1pm - 3pm ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Drop in and pre loved clothing shop. Cnr Thomson and Jane Streets, Tinwald. 1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage Centre, West Street.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Play Golf or Association Croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street. 1.15pm (draw) WAIREKA GOLF CROQUET. Doubles, The domain, Philip Street. 5.30pm - 7pm ASHBURTON JUNIOR ATHLETICS CLUB. For 7 - 14 year olds, meet at the cricket oval in the domain. 6pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Practice night for new and experienced players. 115 Racecourse Road.

7pm - 9pm MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Learn to line dance (7pm), beginner/ intermediate (8pm - 9pm). Instructor Annette phone 307-7138 a/h. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street. 7.30pm ASHBURTON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Dancing, Music, Fitness and Fun, Buffalo Hall, Cox Street. 7.30pm ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY INC. Members night, entries - Anderson, set of three. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Thursday and Saturday. Methodist Church hall, Baring Square East. 9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST OP SHOP. Good clean Second Time Around clothing for sale. Ashburton Baptist Church, cnr Cass and Havelock Streets. 10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 10am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz for 0-5 year olds and caregivers. 48 Allens Road.

10.15am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning of Tai Chi for Arthritis. M.S.A, Social hall, Havelock Street. 10am - 4pm ASHBURTON MUSEUM. Balls, bullets and boots from Rugby Field to Battle Field. Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, West Street. 10.30am - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Stitch and chat, Senior Centre, Cameron Street. 10.45am M.S.A.TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

11am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Fall prevention exercises to strengthen muscles and improve balance. Salvation Army Rooms, Cass Street. 1pm AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Fall prevention exercises to strengthen muscles and improve balance. St Peters Church, Harrison Street, Allenton. 1pm AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Fall prevention exercises to strengthen muscles and improve balance. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street. 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of may aircraft from past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social afternoon, you are welcome to have a go. 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton. 7pm ASHBURTON R.S.A. DARTS SECTION. Club night for all new and returning players, Doris Linton Lounge, Cox Street. 7.30pm ASHBURTON WOODWORKERS (INC). Dick Vietch renowned woodturner demonstrating, interested welcome. Club rooms, Plains Museum, Maronan Road, Tinwald.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

WordWheel

Your Stars

WordBuilder

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

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

Quick crossword 1

8 9

Previous cryptic solution

Across 1. Satanic 5. Reach 8. Aviator 9. Dingo 10. Cassandra 12. Lie 13. Owned 17. Icy 19. Invidious 21. Beach 22. Inspire 24. Rises 25. Excused Down 1. Starch 2. Thirsty 3. Net 4. Cared 6 5. Red-handed 9 2 3 6. Annul 7. Hooded 11. Abolishes 14. Cronies 15. Timber 9 23. Sic 8 16. Ascend 18. Years 20. Voice

TODAY’S GOALS: Good – 16 Excellent – 23 Amazing – 30

Previous solution: UNBIASED 12

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20 21

Across 7. Larder 8. Malice 10. 5 Secrete 3 11.9React 12. Obey 13. Given 17. Nadir 18. Pale 22. Brawn 23. 1 2 Nonplus 3 5 24. Rudder 25. Repent 8 Down 1. Blossom 2. Proceed 3. Deter 4. Barrier 5. Vital 9 8 4 16. Density 6. Deity 9. Deficient 14. Saunter 15. Vaulted 19. Abort 20. Gaudy 21. Onset 7

Sudoku

ACROSS 1. Gives way (4) 3. Turncoats (8) 9. Opposed (7) 10. Church payment (5) 11. Of the present time (12) 14. Cask (3) 16. Cooker (5) 17. For each (L) (3) 18. Irrational belief in demons, etc (12) 21. Persistent pains (5) 22. Martial (7) 23. Alternative way in or out (4,4) 24. Endure (4)

DOWN 1. Shortage (8) 2. Cereal crop (5) 4. Decay (3) 5. Go-between (12) 6. Rock formation (7) 7. Pace (4) 8. Placed at intervals (12) 12. Trudges (5) 13. Lavish, sumptuous (8) 15. Reddened (7) 19. Simpleton (5) 20. Overtake (4) 22. Court (3)

1 9

Previous quick solution

13 14

1 8 5 6 9 8 2 9 5 1 6 9 2

4 8 Peter McAuliffe 5 Branch Manager 9 DDI: 03 975 8710 3 M: 021 288 8303 7 E: peter.mcauliffe@rothbury.co.nz 6 Members of IBANZ 1 2

Previous solution: ego, erg, ergo, goer, gore, grove, ogre, ore, over, rev, roe, rove, veg, voe.

Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

5 3 2 7 4 1 3 6 7

5 7 3 4

3 7 6 2 8 1 9 5 4

7 4 9 3 1 2 5 8 6

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

EASY

2 9 1 5 4 6 8 7 3

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): That thing that’s not working is really and truly done. You can jiggle it and unplug it until the end of days, and it’s still not going to work. So accept it, toss it, and go looking for something new. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You had rules for yourself, and it turns out they don’t all apply anymore. You need new ones, but not yet. This is a time of questioning, poking around at the system and experimenting with what might work. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Blood is thicker than water, which is why you have to be nice to the person who seems intent on driving you crazy. Making concessions for family is just part of being in one. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): When you pay for a mistake, try to pay only once. Be like the animals. They pay one time per mistake. They don’t dwell in guilt and shame and bad memories. Keep moving along. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You don’t have to be good at it the first time or ever. But you’ll be better for giving it a whirl. Believe this, and take it to every cell and atom of your being: The only ones who truly fail are the ones who never try. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You can give the same performance to your bathroom mirror or millions on television and social media. The numbers don’t change your part of it. So work on your part today, forget the numbers. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Your words have creative power. Their meaning and the way you give them will make things happen quickly today: good and bad – it all depends on what comes out of your mouth, luckily you’ve control over it. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You don’t want to brag, but it wouldn’t hurt to talk about what you’ve been up to. Otherwise, you’ll miss out on opportunities. Don’t worry: You can be modest and still express the truth about what you do. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Most likely, the ideal circumstance will go masquerading as something far, far less than. Consider that the ideal circumstance may be ideal precisely because rising above it is what’s required. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): If it makes you feel good at the end of the day, do it. If not, don’t justify an action by trying to convince yourself that there are important reasons you must. The proof of an action will be in the results. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): People are overlooking the spirit of compassion to choose something with more charge – such as self-righteousness or arrogance. Kind is usually best. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): The magic of lowered expectations will play a part in today’s mood. When you’re not expecting much you can take each interaction and experience at face value which will be a pretty high value indeed.

ACROSS 1. Place-holders among the French officers (11) 7. They answer answers in distilleries (7) 9. Indefinite and without a top, it may cause shivering (4) 11. It is commonplace to make an appearance in half a ballad (5) 12. A row of bricks, where racing is concerned (6) 14. PC Noddy seen somehow to settle on one without hope (11) 18. Having a beak, is expected to pay for it (6) 20. Bird that can’t fly in fur heartlessly given a bone (5) 22. Foremost part put back – part, anyhow (4) 23. Causes a sensation about sick trees (7) 24. Convict, at entering temple, may study with concentration (11) DOWN 2. The Italian, vis-a-vis tensile form, can be concentrated (7) 3. It’s simple to take it so restfully (4) 4. Boy in livery might prove a formidable opponent (5) 5. Digs in the soil for insect larvae (5) 6. Woman held by Poles to be a number (5) 8. Sped, with real potential, but slipped back (8) 10. ‘the word of God is quick, and ____, and sharper than any two-edged sword’ (S Paul) (8) 13. Annoy no fewer than one indefinitely (3) 15. Almost to arrive with the letters made up by gardeners (7) 16. Take undue advantage of Naval rating with the habit (5) 17. Cheeky stuff, this alloy! (5) 19. Border of sun, nothing more, to be consigned to in oblivion (5) 21. To travel by water perhaps is to feel dizzy (4)

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and Delcie (Taupo), Robyn and Michael (Seddon), Jane and Mark (Timaru) and loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Too dearly loved to ever be forgotten. A service for Megan will be held at the Whitestone Chapel, 54 Weston Road, Oamaru on FRIDAY, October 27, at 2pm. Messages to 35 Burnett Street, Kakanui 9495 Ashburton Guardian Wednesday, October 25, 2017 or on Megan’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz Whitestone Funerals Ltd Oamaru FDANZ

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Family Notices

DEATHS

ANDREASSEND, Megan Marion (Johnston) – On October 23 2017 at Kakanui, with her family, aged 37 years. Dearly loved wife of Greg, devoted mother of Ethan, Micayla, Hannah and James and loved nana of Dekoda. Dearly loved daughter in law of Margrett Andreassend (Timaru), loved sister in law of Allan and Stephine (Temuka), Janette and Joe (Seddon), Graham and Delcie (Taupo), Robyn and Michael (Seddon), Jane and Mark (Timaru) and loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Too dearly loved to ever be forgotten. A service for Megan will be held at the Whitestone Chapel, 54 Weston Road, Oamaru on FRIDAY, October 27, at 2pm. Messages to 35 Burnett Street, Kakanui 9495 or on Megan’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz Whitestone Funerals Ltd Oamaru FDANZ

McLAY, John Aitken (Bigsy) – ANDREASSEND, Megan Unexpectedly on October 22, Marion (Johnston) – 2017 62 Dearlyat Ashburton. loved Aged eldest years. Dearly loved husband granddaughter of Marion and and Faith. Trevorbest Love.friend Belovedofniece of Loved Andrew and Malcolmdadandof Kim, Donald Anna, and Andrew James and and Kay, and grandad Lucas. Loved son Jacquline,of Rodger and their of the late Ivy and Hugh and families. brother and brother in law of Margaret and Donald McCaw, the late Peter McLay, and ANDREASSEND, Gina. A much lovedMegan brother in Marion (Johnston) law, uncle and friend–to many. Dearly loved daughter of Messages to McLay family, Paul Johnston and Glenda PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Walker, loved stepdaughter of Donations to the Huntington’s the late John Walker, and Disease Association in friend (all be of memory ofof Bryan John would Ashburton). Loved sister and appreciated and may be left sister law of Jodi and at the in service. A service to Rodney celebrate John’sAndreassend life will be (Oamaru), Crystal and Simon held at the Ashburton Trust Thomas (Hinds), Andre Event Centre, Wills Street, Johnston Shannon Ashburton(Temuka), TOMORROW, Walker (Temuka), Matthew THURSDAY, October 26, Johnston commencing at (Kakanui). 2.00pm. Treasured Aunty and Great Followed by private cremation Aunty Meme nieces at the of all her Ashburton and nephews. Crematorium. An angel taken tooServices soon. Paterson’s Funeral Rest inAshburton Peace. FDANZ

McLAY, John Aitken – On October 22, 2017. Loved nephew of Amy and Eric Jones and cousin of the Holliday, McLay, Jones and Winchester families. With love, we remember.

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OVERNIGHT MIN

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OVERNIGHT MIN

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy. Northeasterly breezes.

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OVERNIGHT MIN

FRIDAY: Cloudy periods. Light winds.

Midnight Tonight

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SUN PROTECTION ALERT

10:00 – 4:30 AM

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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

Eion McKinnon

Phone the Guardian 307 7900

Wednesday, 25 October 2017

A disturbed westerly flow, with embedded fronts, affects New Zealand today and tomorrow. A ridge covers much of New Zealand from tomorrow to Sunday, but a slow moving front affects central parts of the North Island tomorrow and Friday.

60 plus

NZ Today

Canterbury High Country

overnight max low

TODAY

Auckland

showers

Cloud increasing, with rain spreading north from late morning with a southerly change.

Showers turn to rain morning, snow to 1200m in the divide, scattered falls elsewhere. Rain more widespread in the evening in the east. Wind at 1000m: NW 50 km/h, dying out south of Lake Coleridge in the afternoon and elsewhere at night. Wind at 2000m: W gale 65 km/h, easing to SW 30 km/h in the evening.

Hamilton

showers

Napier

fine

TOMORROW

TOMORROW Morning showers clearing to fine as southwesterlies die out in the morning. However, a few showers developing again in the evening south of Ashburton.

FRIDAY

SATURDAY Partly cloudy. Northeasterly breezes.

SUNDAY Fine with some high cloud. Northeasterly breezes.

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

showers

Nelson

fine

Blenheim

fine

Greymouth

rain

Christchurch

rain later

FRIDAY

Timaru

rain

Partly cloudy, isolated showers. Light winds.

Queenstown

rain

SATURDAY

Dunedin

rain

Mainly fine. Light winds, northwesterly developing later.

Invercargill

ran easing

FZL: 1600m morning, 1900m later

Forecasts for today

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

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

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Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing Wednesday

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Thursday 9 noon 3

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8:35 2:46 8:58 3:06 9:27 3:37 9:53 3:57 10:19 4:32 10:47 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 4 minutes.

Rise 6:25 am Set 8:10 pm

Good

Good fishing Set 12:11 am Rise 9:53 am

First quarter

Rise 6:23 am Set 8:11 pm

Fair

Fair fishing

Set 1:02 am Rise 10:39 am

Full moon

4 Nov www.ofu.co.nz

6:24 pm

Rise 6:22 am Set 8:12 pm

Bad

Bad fishing

Set 1:49 am Rise 11:30 am

Last quarter

11 Nov 9:37 am

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River Levels

4.41

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00pm yesterday 228.6 Nth Ashburton at 12:20pm yesterday

8.09

Sth Ashburton at 12:10pm yesterday

13.2

Rangitata Klondyke at 2:05pm yesterday

86.3 244.6

Waitaki Kurow at 12:11pm yesterday Source: Environment Canterbury

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 15.8 17.5 Max to 4pm 3.5 Minimum -1.0 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm October to date 44.2 Avg Oct to date 46 2017 to date 849.4 559 Avg year to date Wind km/h E 22 At 4pm Strongest gust E 33 Time of gust 3:48pm

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7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 Australian Survivor An overheard scheming conversation puts a contestant in the firing line; a broken alliance results in one of the most divided Tribal Councils of the season. 0 8:35 The Big Bang Theory 0 9:05 2 Broke Girls PGR 0 9:35 Imposters AO 0 10:30 2 Broke Girls PGR 3 0

7pm The Project 7:30 Slice Of Paradise PGR 0 8:30 NCIS – LA AO Nell and Eric go undercover at a couples’ retreat to find a tech-savvy man and his wife they believe hacked the US Treasury Department. 0 9:30 Hawaii Five-0 AO 0 10:25 NewsHub Late 10:55 N The Wrong Girl AO 0

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6:30 Takoha 6:40 Nga Papara Kapi 7am Penguins Of Madagascar 7:30 Pukana (HLS) 2 7:50 Cube 8am Morena 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Kawe Korero – Reporters 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Takoha 3 3:10 Nga Papara Kapi 3 3:30 Penguins Of Madagascar 3 4pm Pukana 3 2 4:20 Cube 3 4:30 Tangaroa With Pio 3 5pm Marae PGR 2 5:30 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 6:30 Te Kaea 2 7pm Kawe Korero – Reporters 7:30 Whanau Bake-Off 8pm Celebrity Playlist 3 8:30 Finding Aroha PGR 9pm The GC PGR 9:30 Ipukarea 10pm What’s Up With The Tumoanas PGR 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2

6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Money For Nothing 7:30 Love Nature – America Over The Edge 8:30 Cash Cowboys 9:30 Brent Owens – Extreme, Authentic And Unwrapped 10am My Restaurant In India 10:30 Salvage Hunters 11:30 Auction Hunters Noon Location, Location, Location 1pm My Dream Home 2pm Money For Nothing 3pm Reno v Relocate 3:30 Love Nature – Wild Britain With Ray Mears 4pm Love Nature – Baby Animals A look at how four zoo babies learn to grow up to be strong adults. 4:30 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course Gordon Ramsay’s ultimate cooking lesson. 5:30 The French Collection 7pm American Restoration 8:30 Fishy Business Adam Clancey leads a team of anglers and divers on fishing adventures around New Zealand and the world. 9:30 Cold Water Cowboys Justin takes his crew into dangerous weather. 10:30 Auction Hunters PGR

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SKY SPORT 1 6:30 School Of Hard Knocks 7am The Breakdown 7:30 Rugby – 2016 Mitre 10 Cup Final (RPL) 10am Fox Sports News The latest sports news and previews of sporting action still to come. 10:30 Pure Fly NZ 11am Spartan Race World Championship West Virginia. Noon Golf – LPGA Tour (HLS) Swinging Skirts Taiwan Championship – Round Four. 12:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (HLS) The CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges Event. 1:30 Golf – European Tour (HLS) Andalucia Valderama Masters Event. 2pm Golf Central 2:30 Golf – Champions Tour Dominion Energy Charity Classic. 3:30 School Of Hard Knocks 4pm Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (RPL) Semi-final Three – Canterbury v North Harbour. 6pm Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (RPL) Semi-final Four – Taranaki v Tasman. 8pm The Breakdown 8:50 L Cricket – International India v Blackcaps – Second ODI. Coverage of the first innings from Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

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6am The Legend Of Korra 6:25 League Of Super Evil 3 6:50 Max Steel 7:15 Kung Fu Panda – Legends Of Awesomeness 7:40 Sanjay And Craig 3 8:05 Kung Fu Dino Posse 3 8:30 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky And Dawn 8:55 Tiki Tour 0 9:25 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:50 Jeopardy 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Antiques Road Trip 12:40 Escape To The Country 3 1:35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 2:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3pm Escape To The Country 4pm Antiques Roadshow 0 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Storage Wars 3 6:30 Pawn Stars 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Border Security – America’s Frontline PGR 0 8pm Bondi Rescue PGR 0 8:30 The Nineties PGR 0 9:30 Game Of Thrones AO 0 10:35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR

6:40 Beyond The Reach MV 2014 Thriller. Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irvine. 8:10 Suicide Squad 16VLC 2016 Action. Will Smith, Margot Robbie. 10:10 Criminal 16VL 2016 Action Crime. Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot. Noon Masterminds MVSC 2016 Crime Comedy. Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson. 1:35 Beyond The Reach MV 2014 Thriller. Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irvine. 3:05 Suicide Squad 16VLC 2016 Action. Will Smith, Margot Robbie. 5:05 Capsule ML 2015 Drama. Edmund Kingsley, Lisa Greenwood. 6:35 The Finest Hours PG 2016 Drama. Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster. 8:30 Spotlight MLC 2015 Drama. True story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the scandal of child molestation and cover-up in the local Catholic Archdiocese, affecting the entire Catholic Church. Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams. 10:40 Deepwater Horizon ML 2016 Action. Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell. 12:25 The Sound And The Fury 16S 2014 Drama. James Franco, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Haze. 2:05 Nothing But Trailers MVLSC 2:20 Capsule ML 2015 Drama. 3:50 The Finest Hours PG 2016 Drama. 5:45 Spotlight MLC 2015 Drama.

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6am Football – A-League Melbourne City FC v Wellington Phoenix. 6:30 Basketball – NBL Melbourne United v NZ Breakers. 7am Back Page 8am Fox Sports News 8:30 Motorsport – Formula One United States Grand Prix. 9am Motorsport – TCR Asia Series Zhejiang – Round 11. 9:30 Motorsport – TCR Asia Series Zhejiang – Round 12. 10am Motorsport – Nascar Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300. 11am Motorsport – Nascar Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400. Noon UFC Now 1pm Fight Night 3pm Football – A-League Melbourne City FC v Wellington Phoenix. 5pm ISPS Handa Premiership Highlight Show 5:30 A-League Hour 6:30 Football – Fifa U17 World Cup Quarter-finals – Day Two. 7pm Motorsport – Formula One 7:30 Motorsport – TCR Asia Series 8pm Motorcycling – Moto Grand Prix 8:30 Inside Supercars 9:30 #SkySpeed 10:20 Football – A-League 10:50 Football Shootout 11:50 Football – Fifa U17 World Cup

6:35 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 MythBusters PG Exploding Water Heater. 9:10 Alaskan Bush People M A Wolfpack Divided. 10am Naked And Afraid M Eye of the Storm. 10:50 Shark Tank 11:40 Shadow Of Doubt M Midlothian Jump Street. 12:30 Blood Relatives M Four Women and a Funeral. 1:20 Murder Chose Me M Looking for Love. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 Auction Hunters PG 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG 4:45 Naked And Afraid XL M Divided we Fall. 5:40 MythBusters PG Shooting Fish in a Barrel. 6:35 Deadliest Catch M 7:30 Deadliest Catch M Last Damn Arctic Storm. 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Legend Of Croc Gold PG 10:15 The Last Alaskans PG Heart of the Wild. 11:05 What On Earth? PG Forbidden Cities of the Maya. 11:55 Murder Chose Me M Looking for Love.

12:18 L Football – Fifa U17 World Cup Semi-final One – Brazil v England. 2:48 Football – A-League 3:18 L Football – Fifa U17 World Cup Semi-final Two – Mali v Spain. 5:30 Football – A-League

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Sport Halep thinking positive Simona Halep says she is a work in progress but her up-and-down 2017 has prepared her well for an assault on the WTA Finals in Singapore. The world No.1 scored a hard-earned 6-4 6-2 win over Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia yesterday, and acknowledged her battle with an ankle injury has steeled her for the battle to retain the sport’s top spot at year’s end. She says she’s thinking positive now after a dark period following her injury during the claycourt season in Rome.

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Ryan Chalmers, 10, in action at the Ashburton Trust Junior Open over the weekend.

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More than 100 potential tennis stars battled it out on the courts of the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre over the long weekend in the Ashburton Trust Junior Open. It was a mixed weekend for the local players, who dominated the younger grades, but

found the competition from visiting players a bit too much to handle. Allenton’s Flynn Ness was runner-up in the 16 to 18 year old boys’ doubles, pairing up with George McAleer. The Wakanui and Allenton pairing of Jacob Adam and Jakes Parsons won the 10 and under doubles competition.

It was an all Mid Canterbury sweep in the eight and under boys’ doubles, with Isaac Adam and Josh Gilbert finishing runners-up to Riley Breen and Jamie King. Mid Canterbury tennis coach Andre van Rooyen said that it was great to see how well the Mid Canterbury based players performed over the week-

end, especially in the younger grades. They were up against a large number of competitors from Otago and South Canterbury, as well as Christchurch and several who had travelled down from Nelson to compete. Regular interclub tennis will resume this week for the second round of competition.

Kiwis select youthful side for RLWC opener Kiwis boss David Kidwell has punted on an inexperienced side to take on Samoa in Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup opener against Samoa, naming four potential debutants in his projected matchday XVII.

Eels centre Brad Takairangi is set to make his test debut in Auckland, slotting in for a crocked Dean Whare, who tweaked his ankle in training. Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Isaac Liu and Danny Levi have all

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been named on the bench, while Addin Fonua-Blake is in the extended 21-man squad. Kidwell made no apologies for punting on youth and inexperience, having lost a score of regulars to injury, defection and unavailability.

Kiwis: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Dallin WateneZelezniak, Gerard Beale, Brad Takairangi, Jordan Rapana, Kodi Nikorima, Shaun Johnson, Marty Taupau, Thomas Leuluai, Adam Blair (c), Kenny Bromwich, Joseph Tapine, Simon Mannering. Inter: Nelson AsofaSolomona, Russell Packer, Isaac Liu, Danny Levi, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Peta Hiku, Te Maire Martin, Addin Fonua-Blake.

Rugby World Cup-winning All Black Andy Ellis will play for the Barbarians against the country of his birth next month. Ellis, a 28-test halfback who came off the bench in the 2011 World Cup final, is likely to captain the Baabaas against the Kiwi side. He skippered the London-based invitational side to a 31-31 draw against South Africa last year, as well as wins over Fiji and the Czech Republic. The ex-Crusader and five other New Zealanders will play in the Twickenham clash on November 4.

Ekenasio on edge Former Silver Ferns shooter Ameliaranne Ekenasio is on edge ahead of her return to international netball in this weekend’s Fast5 world series in Melbourne. Ekenasio is part of a 10-strong Fast5 Ferns squad chasing a fifth straight title in the abridged version of the game. The 26-yearold shooter returns just four months after the birth of son Ocean, part of a young squad featuring some of New Zealand’s rising talent. “It’s a pretty big challenge. I’m excited and nervous at the same time.”

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