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Mid Cantabrians flocked to the district’s Anzac services yesterday to pay their respects to those who made sacrifices in war.

During a poignant Anzac Day dawn service at the Ashburton Cenotaph at 6.30am, hundreds of local families, cadets, returned service personnel and other community group members stood side-by-side in quiet commemoration.

An air raid siren marked the beginning of the service at the Baring Square West site and the national anthem was sung by local musician Amelia James.

Wreaths and poppies were laid before the cenotaph, followed by an address from RSA President Merv Brenton, a prayer from Salvation Army Brigadier Mike Allwright, and comments from Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon.

Falloon spoke of his own great-grandfather’s experiences in Gallipoli and in the Battle of the Somme.

“We owe a debt of gratitude to those veterans who contributed to the peace, freedom and security we enjoy today,” he said.

The service concluded with a reading of In Flander’s Fields and the playing of the Last Post.

Later, at the same site, dozens of wreaths were laid on behalf of various groups in the community during a wellattended Civic Service.

Thousands packed the square to hear from guest speakers including Labour MP Jo Luxton, Ashburton College Head Girl Connie Davidson and Head Boy Caleb Livingstone.

Luxton spoke of the 1800 Ashburton men who were sent to war, and the moment a telegraph reached the Ashbur-

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While the war itself was “no triumph,” it had been a time of triumph of human bravery and spirit, she said.

Davidson urged that future generations continue to appreciate the sacrifices made in war, and remember the importance of Anzac Day to New Zealand.

“The importance of days like Anzac Day cannot be understated,” seconded Livingstone.

RSA President Merv Brenton spoke on the topic of “not all wounds bleed” – the RSA’s theme for this year’s poppy appeal.

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From page 1 He highlighted the veteran mental health issues which often go unnoticed, and explained why the war does not always end when soldiers leave the battlefield.

Other commemorations in Ashburton included a 9am cemetery service, with dozens gathering around the service personnel plot at Ashburton Cemetery.

Hakatere Marae held their annual service at 7.30am and in Rakaia, the Community Centre hosted those paying their tributes during a 10.15am service.

In Hinds, a crowd of 200 attended a service organised by the Lions Club of Hinds and Districts on behalf of the RSA. Piper George Gray led the parade of Longbeach and Hinds Cubs and Scouts from the scout den to the Community Centre.

Pastor Rob Davison, led the service, and speaker Major Ian Lattimore addressed the audience.

In Methven, a parade saw dozens walk from the memorial arch on McDonald Street to the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, for a service from 10am.

In Mayfield, a parade began at the Mayfield Tavern at 9.45am, and culminated with a service at the Mayfield Memorial Hall from 10am.

Right – The Ashburton County Scottish Society Pipe Band plays during the Civic Service at Ashburton Cenotaph yesterday.

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A 1942 Ford V8 that once carried the Queen was among the military vehicles gracing West Street yesterday morning.

The well-groomed car – one of 10 of its kind to be produced in Canada – came to New Zealand in 1960, said owner Cliff Begg.

It was used as a staff car at Burnham Military Camp, and carried the Queen when she

inspected the camp in 1953.

It is now the only one of its kind left in the country, Begg said, and it has been meticulously restored, including the chrome plating that had been painted over during the war to make it less visible.

Begg and his wife have looked after the car for 15 years now, and it was one of several vehicles parked on West Street during the Anzac Day Civic Service yesterday morning.

Left – Cliff Begg’s car carries a rich war history.

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Remand for assaults Two men who came to the rescue of a screaming woman in an Ashburton suburb last year ended up in a fight where they were punched and threatened with a 30cm knife.

The details of the incident were in a summary of facts presented to the Ashburton District Court this week when Sialavai Matau admitted three charges of assault and two of possessing an offensive weapon. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Monday after he failed to appear to answer the charges but he was in court on Tuesday where previous pleas of not guilty were vacated.

Matau, 27, was remanded to June 11 for sentence and Judge Gary MacAskill asked for pre-sentence reports to address the feasibility of sentences of community detention and home detention, as well as restorative justice, emotional harm and financial losses

by Matau’s three victims.

His lawyer Marilyn Gilchrist said he was a first offender.

The summary of facts said Matau and his partner of 15 months had been arguing on June 3 last year at their McDonald Street home. Two neighbours who heard her screaming came into the house through an open front door to assist her.

A fight broke out in the hallway between Matau and the two men and one broke a finger when he punched the defendant, who was angry they were in his house.

The two men went outside and Matau drew a large butcher’s knife from the kitchen and followed them. He gestured at them with the knife before placing it down the back of his trousers.

Matau then rushed towards one of the men and punched him in the head with a closed fist. He fell to the ground and Matau kicked him. The other man tried to intervene and stepped between them; Matau punched the other man to the side of his face, momentarily stunning him.

Matau then picked up a rock, but dropped it.

The men retreated, fearing for their safety, and waited for police to arrive.

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Remembered at Gallipoli People watch the Dawn Service ceremony at the Anzac Cove beach, the site of World War One landing of the Anzacs on April 25, 1915, in Gallipoli peninsula, Turkey.

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The visit will begin at 10.30am, and the station is located at 332 Burnett Street.

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Man injured in cliff crash A man was flown to Nelson Hospital with serious injuries after his car went over a 30-metre cliff near Kaiteriteri, in the Tasman District.

Tasman Police Senior Sergeant John Price said emergency services received a call at 2.20pm yesterday to the scene on Riwaka-Sandy Bay Road.

Price said the car was found on its roof at the bottom of a hill on the Marahau side of the road.

Constable Daniel Steele, of Motueka police said the man, aged in his 70s, was travelling towards Marahau when he plunged off the road, narrowly missing some large rocks.

“He’s a lucky man,” Steele said.

It was unclear where the car left the road but a nearby slip on the corner of Riwaka-Sandy Bay Rd may have factored into the crash, he said.

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Amid the autumn scenery of Baring Square West, Ashburton’s Civic Service was one of many well-attended Anzac Day tributes held in the district yesterday. The Guardian’s Matt Markham and Katie Todd were there, cameras in hand, to capture the commemorations.

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Gallipoli crowds pay homage Thousands of people gathered on the rugged shores of Turkey’s Gallipoli peninsula to mark the 103rd anniversary of New Zealand and Australian forces making their first bloody landing there.

It was the first major battle of World War One for the troops, who landed in a hail of bullets that generated waves of grief in both nations.

New Zealand Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy joined the sea of Kiwi and Aussie pilgrims at Anzac Cove to honour those who died in an ill-fated attempt to take the Ottoman Empire out of the war.

Dame Patsy, who began and ended her address in Maori, said heavy losses were expected by the government ahead of battle, but the magnitude of the “butcher’s bill” was unprecedented.

“There is sacredness in tears.

They are the marks of power. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief and unspeakable love,” she said.

“As we honour our forebears and their service to our countries, we affirm our commitment

to work together to achieve and maintain collective security and peace.”

New Zealand’s army chief, Major General Peter Kelly, painted a picture of the horrors the troops faced that day, as they prepared to go ashore, machine guns pointed at them from cliffs that were still shrouded in darkness.

“For hundreds it would be their last day on earth. In total, during

the fierce and confused fighting of the first three days of the campaign, more than 1000 Anzacs were killed,” he said.

“Their deaths created waves of grief which swept across our homelands.”

Maj Gen Kelly said New Zealanders and Australians would continue to visit Anzac Cove on April 25 each year to remember the sacrifices of those who gave

up their lives or went home with terrible physical and mental scars.

“They are drawn to Gallipoli because the passing of time has not diminished the tragedy of what occurred here, its significance for us or the debt we owe to those who served and sacrificed.”

Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton said the diggers who came ashore in Turkey had helped forge Australia’s national identity.

“A legacy of resilience, determination, facing decisions and sights we would never wish upon anyone,” he said.

“We feel we know them, the Anzacs. Not only because they fought to defend us, and sacrifice for us, but it is also the power of that sacrifice which forged a young nation, and values they embody and bequeath to us survive to this very day.”

The service continued with an Ode of Remembrance in Maori and English, and the traditional Last Post, minute’s silence and Reveille, before the national anthems of Turkey, New Zealand and Australia.

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Backpacker blasts ‘Pure Racist note left on car New Zealand’ as a ‘myth A United States backpacker has blasted New Zealand’s clean and green image as a “myth”, highlighting issues with trash, polluted waterways and cars.

Marius Viktorius, from Michigan, has been travelling through New Zealand over the past four months.

He has kept a blog of his travels, writing about his adventures including freedom camping, friendly locals and Maori culture.

However, now his trip has come to a close, he said the country’s environment did not live up to the advertising campaign.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of New Zealand?” he asks.

“Millions of sheep on rolling hills, stunning mountains, or pris-

tine rivers maybe?”

All he had seen from Lord of the Rings, Instagram photos and the 100% Pure marketing campaign had left him with the impression New Zealand was a “green, sustainable, and clean country”.

“Plastic and trash are abundant, and though there is recycling, it’s not [ingrained] in the culture.

“While New Zealand boasts many of the world’s remaining clean rivers, they’re getting increasingly polluted.

‘Much of the native bush had been cleared.”

However, he did enjoy learning more about Maori culture, and meeting friendly New Zealanders.

“The more time I spent here, the more I saw just how friendly the locals are, especially the Maori.”

land has been this family’s home and he says they never felt like outsiders and were always made to feel like part of the community.

“My boy and girl are adults now but they grew up here, went to school here, they are Kiwis,” he says, still shaken by the incident.

“This is so disappointing, we are so upset,” he adds.

“We park in that spot all the time, this had never happened before.”

Khorakchi does not know who left the note and suspects it is fueled by jealousy.

The restaurant owner says the family work hard at the business, all week, despite a problem with his right leg making it difficult for him to walk with ease.

Khorakchi shared the note on Instagram and was met by support from fellow social media users.

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In brief Fishermen rescued The rescue of four fisherman near American Samoa shows the value of float-free locator beacons, Rescue Co-ordination Centre NZ says. The centre organised the rescue of the quartet, whose 10-metre catamaran capsized at 3am yesterday. The four huddled together on the upturned hull until daybreak, when the owner swam under the boat and retrieved its EPIRB locator beacon, which he set off. RCCNZ received the alert at 7am. RCCNZ search and rescue officer Drew Coleman said the fishermen had registered their beacon. “It meant that, when we received their alert, we knew key details,” he said. “That helped us speed up this rescue and save their lives.”

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Gallipoli bus fire A group of mostly young Australian and New Zealand travellers are safe after a bus taking them to the Anzac Cove Dawn Service at Gallipoli burst into flames. The 45 passengers were about four hours into the five-hour journey from Izmir in Turkey when smoke started belching from the engine at the back of the bus and they were told to get off. The bus and passengers’ belongings were destroyed, but it is understood no one was hurt.

– NZME

Stuntman dies in crash Stuntman and entertainer Johnny Danger has reportedly died following a motorcycle accident.

The death was one of two fatalities involving motorbikes across Auckland within a 45 minute period. It is understood Danger, whose real name is Johnny Bennett, died after the motorcycle crash in Albany. Police confirmed there had been a separate fatal motorcycle accident in Waitakere.

The rider, a man in his 60s, died at the scene, police said.

– NZME

Wet weekend ahead A wet and possibly wild weekend is on the cards for New Zealand, forecasters say. Meteorologists are tracking a complex low-pressure system, possibly bringing galeforce winds and flooding by the weekend. MetService should be able to give a better picture of what we could expect later today. – NZME

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A wild and wacky day Thursday at Lauriston School something strange was afoot, or should we say ahead!

We held a Wacky Hair and Mufti Day to raise money for Ronald McDonald House.

We have had a few families who have stayed in the house while children were being treated at hospital.

We had such funky, crazy hairstyles around school and even the teachers joined in the fun with some very interesting wigs.

Everyone bought a gold coin donation and we raised $115 and announced the winners of the wackiest hair competitions at our final assembly.

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St Jo’s busy bees A message from the St Joseph’s Catholic School Student Welfare Committee, written by Student Welfare leader Willa Nicol: This term in the Student Welfare Committee, we have been working away like busy bees.

We have successfully made rosters for all the different lunch options that students have at St Joseph’s School.

We cook rice daily and distribute it to students’ lunches; this costs them $1 a week. We hand out bought lunches on a Wednesday and Thursday – Subway and sushi (made by Miyabi). The students from the committee then deliver the food to classrooms.

We supported and helped the

Special Character Committee with the Seder meal by setting up the tables and the food. This was a different way for us to celebrate Jesus’ death and the resurrection.

On our committee we support the Year 8s in the Kea class, as all of us have been focusing on how the toastie machines can run smoothly, as well as the jug for the hot drinks.

We are also hoping to make a fundraiser for a fund that benefits the school. The student welfare committee is made up of nine students from the Senior Kea class (Year 7 and 8).

We are hoping the things we have achieved this term have made a positive impact on the school.

Students bus helping othe A message from the St Joseph’s Special Character Committee, written by Special Character leader Bree O’Malley: This term in the Special Character Committee we have been very busy working away.

The Special Character Committee is made up of nine students from the Senior Kea class (Year 7 and 8 students).

Some of the activities we have done are: running prayers in school assembly, helping to organise the Seder meal and fundraising for Caritas.

Caritas is a Catholic organisation that helps people in need.

Caritas is helping women in Timor Leste this year as their Lenton appeal

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April 30: School resumes for term 2.

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May 1: Allenton School photos, Ashburton Borough School Anzac Service.

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May 2: Mt Somers Springburn School photos.

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May 3: Ashburton Borough School Cross Country.

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May 4: Ashburton Borough School Choir & Kapa Haka perform for Ashburton Altrusa Club, St Joseph’s Catholic School visited by NZ Playhouse.

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May 7: Ashburton Borough School Cross Country.

Before the holidays began, Netherby School’s Room 6 embraced some creative Anzac Day learning. Inside the classroom they created artwork using poppies and Anzac colours palettes. On a trip to the Ashburton Museum, students also constructed an Anzac wreath and dressed up soldiers using the correct equipment and clothing for that war.

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May 11: Lagmhor School Centenary Celebrations (until May 12).

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May 16: Michael Morgan Concert at St Joseph’s Catholic School, Methven Area Cross Country at Lauriston School.

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May 18: Olympic ambassador visits Mt Somers Springburn School.

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May 22: Opuke Community of Learning teacher-only afternoon, Hampstead School Cross Country.

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May 23: St Joseph’s Catholic School Massed Choir Practice.

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May 31: National Youth Leaders’ Day.

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June 4: Queen’s Birthday holiday.

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June 5: County Cross Country.

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June 7: Ashburton Borough School visits Court Theatre.

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June 10: Mt Somers Springburn School literacy team compete in Wellington.

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June 19-21: Mid Canterbury Music Festival.

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June 20: Wiggy Wednesday Mufti at Our Lady of the Snows School.

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June 28: Filipino gathering at Lagmhor School.

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June 29: School Jump Jam Competition in Christchurch.

sy ers which is our school’s main focus this term.

We asked stores and businesses if they would like to make donations to go toward our school raffle.

We sold some of these outside of the Holy Name Church.

The prizes were very successful, thanks to everyone who donated.

We also held a St Joseph’s School talent quest for students.

This was also very successful as we had awesome judges – Anna Raukawa and Maddi Wilson.

Everyone had a great night.

We are also looking to help the younger classrooms with their morning prayer sessions next term.

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Giving a voice to veterans’ wellbeing O

ur country is slowly but surely, getting a bit better at talking about mental health.

Discussions around the 2011 Christchurch earthquake have considered the resulting anxiety issues, and students at universities around the country have begun to take a stand about the pitiful emotional wellbeing of our youth.

But until recently we’ve sometimes been a bit quiet on the mental health of our war veterans.

Each year on Anzac Day poppies are pinned, wreaths are laid, shots echo through the streets and the Last Post plays poignantly at cenotaphs across the country.

Speeches exalt the bravery, honour and enormous sacrifice

made by all New Zealand soldiers that faced trauma in battles gone by.

But sometimes less is said of the trauma they continue to face.

It’s all too easy to distinguish the “survivors” from the “casualties”, but things aren’t quite so binary.

Some veterans remain troubled by what they saw and experienced, and have been left scarred

in ways unseen.

This year’s RSA poppy appeal was themed “not all wounds bleed”, and it was a prudent nod to the thousands of war survivors left suffering PTSD, anxiety and depression in the years since they left the battleground.

Survivors can repeatedly relive events through nightmares, flashbacks, or intrusive thoughts.

They can experience avoiding thoughts, feelings, or situations that serve as reminders of the event, feeling numb or cut off from others, being easily startled and being vigilant for signs of danger.

And as RSA President Merv Brenton said yesterday, it’s not just those who went to war. The

impact of war can manifest in those who stayed behind, who lived with the fear that every time the phone rang, it would be news of another loved one lost, injured or missing.

Through fear of stigmatization – or through our own fear of what might be too personal or too unfathomable to discuss – that which should have been said is easily brushed over. And for those reasons, mental wounds are “the most common, yet least understood, of all war wounds,” said the RSA. Brenton also spoke of an overseas encounter with a veteran who had once trained alongside his uncle and fought in the war.

As Brenton’s uncle had died in

war, the veteran was “the lucky one,” to have survived – or so Brenton had deduced.

But the veteran begged to differ.

He had lived with painful memories of the war ever since, and told Brenton that his uncle, was in fact, the lucky one.

There are now over 41,000 war veterans in New Zealand, and each one has a different story, a different experience, and different ways of coping.

It’s imperative that they feel they can reach out, and that they do receive the right kind of support.

I commend the RSA for shining the light on the mental wellbeing of veterans this Anzac Day, and hope that its importance is not forgotten.

were killed in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.)

In 1994, voting began in South Africa’s first all-race elections, resulting in victory for the African National Congress and the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as president. China Airlines Flight 140, a Taiwanese Airbus A-300, crashed while landing in Japan, killing 264 people.

Ten years ago: Police in Amstetten, Austria, arrested Josef Fritzl, freeing his daughter Elisabeth and her six surviving children whom he had fathered while holding her captive in a basement cell for 24 years. Yossi Harel, the ship commander whose attempt

to bring Holocaust survivors to Palestine aboard the Exodus 1947 built support for Israel’s founding, died in Tel Aviv at age 90. Avantgarde composer Henry Brant died in Santa Barbara, California, at age 94.

Five years ago: Fire at a psychiatric hospital near Moscow killed 38 people; only three escaped.

One year ago: NASA’s Cassini spacecraft survived an unprecedented trip between Saturn and its rings, sending back amazing pictures to show for it.

Today’s birthdays: Architect I M Pei is 101. Movie composer Francis Lai is 86. Actress-comedian Carol Burnett is 85. Rhythm-and-blues

singer Maurice Williams is 80.

Songwriter-musician Duane Eddy is 80. Singer Bobby Rydell is 76. Rock musician Gary Wright is 75. Actress Nancy Lenehan is 65. Actor Giancarlo Esposito is 60. Rock musician Roger Taylor is 58. Actress Joan Chen is 57.

Rock musician Chris Mars is 57.

Actor-singer Michael Damian is 56. Actor Jet Li is 55. Rock musician Jimmy Stafford is 54.

Actor-comedian Kevin James is 53. Former US Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey is 52. Actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste is 51.

Country musician Joe Caverlee is 50. Rapper T-Boz is 48. First lady Melania Trump is 48. Actress

Shondrella Avery is 47. Country musician Jay DeMarcus is 47.

Country musician Michael Jeffers is 46. Rock musician Jose Pasillas is 42. Actor Jason Earles is 41.

Actor Leonard Earl Howze is 41.

Actor Tom Welling is 41. Actor Nyambi Nyambi is 39. Actress Stana Katic is 38. Actor Channing Tatum is 38. Actress Emily Wickersham is 34. Actor Aaron Weeks is 32.

Thought for today: “A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.”

— William James, American philosopher and psychologist (1842-1910).

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, April 26, the 116th day of 2018.

There are 249 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On April 26, 1937, German and Italian warplanes raided the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War; estimates of the number of people killed vary from the hundreds to the thousands.

On this date: In 1564, William Shakespeare was baptised at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.

In 1607, English colonists went ashore at present-day Cape Henry, Virginia, on an expedition to establish the first permanent English settlement in the Western Hemisphere.

In 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, 16-year-old Sybil Ludington, the daughter of a militia commander in Dutchess County, New York, rode her horse into the night to alert her father’s men of the approach of British regular troops.

In 1865, John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, was surrounded by federal troops near Port Royal, Virginia, and killed.

In 1923, Britain’s Prince Albert, Duke of York (the future King George VI), married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey.

In 1945, Marshal Henri Philippe Petain, the head of France’s Vichy government during World War II, was arrested.

In 1952, the destroyer-minesweeper USS Hobson sank in the central Atlantic after colliding with the aircraft carrier USS Wasp with the loss of 176 crew members.

In 1968, the United States exploded a 1.3 megaton nuclear device called “Boxcar.”

In 1986, an explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine caused radioactive fallout to begin spewing into the atmosphere. (Dozens of people

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he idea of living together with someone for most of your adult life is quite an aspirational concept when you think about it. A hell of a longterm commitment based on how you feel at a given point in time.

So apparently there’s enough attraction for some hard-todefine reason for two people from different families, different backgrounds, different sexes (yes, amazingly that still applies in many cases these days), to forge an attempt at living in each other’s space and coming together to achieve unity through a contest of ideas.

After 37 years, Mrs Mac and I are probably no different to a lot of couples who have encountered and survived multitudinous challenges along the way.

By and large I think we work well, but it’s the little things that can set our blissful arrangement apart.

No really . . . the little things.

Mrs Mac is, and always has been a sprayer. Let me explain.

After a period of precipitation and warm temperatures, it is not uncommon for our driveway to sprout rampant foliage akin to a tropical island.

“I’ll spray it today,” she will proudly proclaim, even though the punishing weight of the fullyladen backpack pulls her slender and lithe frame out of alignment, she insists.

Me, on the other hand, I’m not ashamed to fess up at the counselling session “Hello everyone, my name’s Peter and I’m a puller.”

See, under the better half’s theory of spraying, the trouble is that in two days’ time when we have guests, nothing will look any different.

In my world, an intensive session of dedicated pulling and woaahhhhh, would you look at that, not a weed in sight. My wife’s back is still in alignment (for now), there is no residual spray on our shoes to be walked accidentally across the lawn, and we’ve saved 25 bucks on weedkiller at Mitre 10.

The kitchen is another key area where our differing ideals and work methodology comes into stark focus.

In short she’s a great creator in the kitchen of magnificent meals out of seemingly nothing, I on the other hand am pathetic.

Dad’s “small but tasty meals” have always been a thing the kids identified with when they were growing up.

My creations usually consisted of sausages or chops, mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes.

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On a night when I felt like going out on a limb, I’d wow everyone with a mini corn cob or two thrown in for good measure.

I know . . . Gordon Ramsey’s fair packing himself right now.

But, and here’s the thing, despite her incredible culinary concoctions, the poor kitchen afterwards would look like two third-world nations had held a bloody and guttural fight to the death on our benches.

Crap everywhere. I’ve seen better looking train wrecks.

The prospect of just getting the whole shemozzle into some semblance of order before one can even entertain the actual clean-up, is almost soul destroying. Because dishes are my part of the unwritten contract.

Me, on the other hand, when preparing my small and tasty effort, I do what I believe they call clean as you go.

By the time the meal is served, everything is basically rinsed and stacked neatly awaiting HANDWASHING in the sink, aside from the currently-beingused plates.

On consumption of the last mouthful from said plates, I swoop and dispense of the waste into a bag, and cold rinse the plates immediately, thus enabling a quick and easy final clean-up that is completed in minutes.

Some of Mrs Mac’s stuff I have to think about sending into Max Cawte at Ashburton Sandblasters as the things have been sitting around so long, they’ve hardened on the crockery.

“Just put them in the dishwasher,” she will sing out from the lounge amid refreshing slurps from the follow-up cup of tea I’ve just made her.

“Bite your bum,” I’ll cry out in response, as I inherently don’t trust dishwashers.

At least, not the piece of crap that masquerades as a dishwasher in our house.

Half your crockery still sitting there when you need it, dirty, waiting to go through the dishwasher, is one of life’s great tragedies.

Nothing beats filling the sink

with nice hot water and dealing to the dishes that have been carefully pre-rinsed to within an inch of their lives. Floating vegetable waste of any quantity in a kitchen sink will just about destroy me. Sickening. It just doesn’t happen.

In our function venue, the real magic happens. As she crosses our back lawn and takes up residence in her “happy place” as matriarch of the Aeroview Bar, there somehow takes place an incredible transformation. It’s only a 20-metre stroll but on that trip she always morphs from Mrs Mac into Cybil from Fawlty Towers. And incredibly, when I join her over there, I seem to have an out-of-body experience. I can actually look down on myself and I’m buggered if I’m not actually Basil Fawlty. No kidding. It’s so real. She rules the roost, and I become the bumbling, incompetent idiot. And I’m pretty good at it.

Back in the house is a real hoot. “Where is the such and such luuuuuv?” I’ll cry out. “In the drawer,” she’ll reply. That’s always a hiding-to-nothing ‘cos sure as hell when I gingerly enquire further “which drawer?” cos there’s 32 of them around the house, she will reply “have a look!”.

So half my working

day is spent opening and closing every drawer in the house to find out.

The other day, just after some recent coaching, she replied, “In the kitchen, to the left of the sink, three drawers down and it’s near the back of that drawer.”

Honestly, the shock just about finished me off. Could this be the start of a whole new era, or was she just messing with me?

I heaped a ton of praise on her for that, hoping it could be the start of a bold, new, easy, uncomplicated and efficient way forward.

Bit like giving your pet a treat for performing a neat new trick.

But after 37 years, I’m not holding my breath.

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

The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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Britain’s Prince Charles attends the wreath-laying ceremonies at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, northern France, on Anzac Day yesterday.

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Stepping out of the background and into the spotlight, Melania Trump has dazzled at her first state dinner, providing some much-needed sparkle at an event lacking in star power. After ditching her trademark dark sunglasses for a white skirt suit and hat earlier in the day, the first lady appeared in a Chanel gown to greet President Emmanuel Macron of France and his wife, Brigitte, as they arrived for the first state dinner of Trump’s administration. It was a big moment in fashion – and public life – for the former model, who has kept a relatively low profile since Trump took office and who is playing hostess at her highest-profile event yet.

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Aust honours diggers Australia must honour the diggers who changed the course of World War One by supporting its current generation of servicemen and women, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has told a dawn service in northern France.

Turnbull has joined French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, Prince Charles and a crowd of about 8000 people to remember the Australians killed and wounded as they fought to retake the Western Front town of Villers-Bretonneux from advancing German forces 100 years ago.

It was a stunning victory that revealed itself as dawn broke on the third anniversary of Anzac Day in 1918.

But it was also a defining victory of the war, and stopped German troops from taking nearby Amiens, a vital supply point for British and allied troops with a rail line to Paris, just 150km to the south.

Turnbull told the crowd Australians were trusted with a crucial task and they did not fail.

Within a day of German forces overrunning Villers-Bretonneux, the Australians had pushed them out again, removing the threat to Amiens.

The town was never again held by Ger-

man forces, and the people of VillersBretonneux have never forgotten what the Australians did that day, at terrible human cost, Mr Turnbull said.

“The cost was great – 3900 Australian men were ordered to fight. There were about 2500 casualties,” the prime minister said.

“But Villers-Bretonneux was saved. The architect of victories Sir John Monash described it as the turning point in the war.

The Australians had come from the other side of the world to defend the freedom of France.

“The best way to honour the courage and sacrifice of the diggers of World War I is to support the service men and women, the veterans and the families of today.”

The Prince of Wales said the traits displayed by Australian troops on the battlefields of northern France helped forge a nation.

“Those who survived would return to rebuild their lives and forge their character into the great country they would help build,” Prince Charles said.

“They would remember forever their many mates, their fellow diggers they left behind here and before in places like Gal-

lipoli and whose spirit will forever be part of Australia’s identity.

“Those men and their loved ones trusted that such costly sacrifice would be honoured.”

Earlier, Australia’s Defence Force chief Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin said Australian troops had shown extraordinary courage in reclaiming Villers- Bretonneux.

“Late on the evening of 24 April, as they approached their start lines, word passed between the Australians in a few hours it would be Anzac Day. They determined to mark the anniversary with a significant victory,” Air Chief Marshal Binskin said.

In darkness they pushed towards the town.

“A medical officer going forward with the infantry recalled, ‘the darkness in front started to tap, tap, tap and bullets whistled round and the line shuffled forward with rifles at the ready. The whistle of bullets became a swish and a patter, and boys fell all round me, generally without a sound’,” the defence force chief said.

As Anzac Day dawned in 1918, it was with a stunning victory at a terrible cost, the bodies of two Australian battalions left tangled in the German wire.

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■ BRITAIN

Prince of Wales delighted with new baby The Prince of Wales has spoken of his delight at the birth of his latest grandchild, joking “the only trouble is I don’t know how I am going to keep up with them”.

Charles said the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby son, their third child, was a “great joy”.

The heir to the throne, who turns 70 this year, is also grandfather to Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

“We are both so pleased at the news,” Charles said.

“It is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don’t know how I am going to keep up with them.”

William and Kate are settling into life as a family of five after bringing their new baby son home from hospital.

They have retreated to the sanctuary of Kensington Palace after introducing their third child to the world on the steps of the exclusive maternity unit, the Lindo Wing.

The name of the baby prince of Cambridge has yet to be unveiled.

Royals traditionally keep the public guessing before revealing their choice.

William and Kate will want to share the name with the Queen and the rest of their family before making it public.

Kensington Palace said the name would

be announced in “due course” but the favourite at the bookies is currently Arthur, followed by James, Philip and Albert.

The new baby prince’s great-grandmother the Queen, 92, is still at Windsor Castle for Easter Court, with the Duke of Edinburgh who is recuperating following a hip operation.

Born fifth in line, the baby is the Queen and Philip’s sixth great-grandchild.

William joked yesterday how he had “thrice the worry” now.

Quizzed on whether they had decided on a name, the duke added: “You’ll find out soon enough.”

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Madonna

Madonna loses battle Pop star Madonna has lost her battle to prevent an auction of her personal items, including a love letter from her exboyfriend, the late rapper Tupac Shakur, a pair of worn undies and a hairbrush containing her hair. Last year, a judge ordered Gotta Have It! Collectibles to pull the items from its impending rock’n’rollthemed auction after the Material Girl sought an emergency court order. In a decision revealed this week, the judge dismissed the case on grounds the statute of limitations to recover the items had passed. The auction house said it had done due diligence on the items and was confident Madonna had no claim. - AAP

Markle slammed for dress Meghan Markle has been slammed once again for her fashion choices.

While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed their new son, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made an appearance at Meghan Markle a much more sombre event.

They attended the memorial service of Stephen Lawrence, an 18-year-old British black man who, according to People, was murdered in a racially charged attack 25 years ago. The couple spoke to Lawrence’s mother, Prince Harry gave a speech on behalf of Prince Charles and Markle sat next to British Prime Minister Theresa May at the service, which some have called a watershed moment in terms of royals expressing their own political views.

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■ CANADA

Rampage motive elusive Toronto van massacre accused Alek Minassian has been charged with 10 counts of first degree murder and 13 of attempted murder.

Minassian, 25, was wearing a white forensic jumpsuit when he appeared in court.

He spoke his name and agreed that he understood the charges.

He showed no expression, nodding along and speaking abruptly and clearly when he addressed the court.

Minassian, who does not yet have a lawyer, was ordered to not contact any of his victims.

First degree murder carries a life sentence in Canada.

An elderly man sat silently in court with tears running down his face as Minassian appeared.

He was mobbed by a large media pack as he left court.

Asked if he had any message to Toronto, he quietly said: “Sorry”.

There is still no indication of a motive for the attack, which left a 2km path of destruction down one of Toronto’s busiest streets.

Authorities continue to play down any connections to terrorism.

Minassian will reappear in court on May 10.

Shortly before the attack on a crowded Toronto street, a chilling post appeared on Minassian’s now-deleted Facebook account saluting Elliot Rodger, a community college student who killed six people and wounded 13 in shooting and stabbing attacks near the University of California, Santa Barbara, before apparently

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In brief Bus crash injures 12 A multi-vehicle accident involving a school bus in the United States has injured 12 children, one in a critical condition. Police in Cincinnati say two toddlers suffered serious injuries when the car they were travelling in was struck by an out of control car before slamming into a school bus.

Twenty students were on the bus and a 12-year-old is in a critical condition at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, police say.

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Fighter jet crashes US Air Force officials say an F-16C from the 56th Fighter Wing has crashed while attempting to land at a municipal airport in Arizona, with the pilot ejecting. Luke Air Force Base officials said the jet was on a training flight yesterday when it diverted to the Lake Havasu City airport and went off the runway while landing. Staff Sergeant Jenna Bigham said the pilot wasn’t seriously injured and was taken to hospital in good condition. She couldn’t say why the plane diverted.

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Uranus does stink A man lays a flower at a memorial along Yonge Street in Toronto yesterday after a driver drove a van down sidewalks, striking and killing numerous pedestrians in his path.

PHOTO AP shooting himself to death in 2014.

Calling Rodger “the Supreme Gentleman”, the Facebook post declared: “The Incel Rebellion has already begun! We will overthrow all the Chads and Stacys!”

The 22-year-old Rodger had used the term “incel” — for involuntarily celibate — in online posts raging at women for rejecting him romantically. Like-minded people in internet forums sometimes use “Chad” and “Sta-

cy” as dismissive slang for men and women with more robust sex lives.

Yesterday’s Facebook post mentions that “Private (Recruit) Minassian” is speaking, and Facebook confirmed the post was on an account that belonged to the suspect. The social networking site took down his account after the attack, saying in a statement: “There is absolutely no place on our platform for people

who commit such horrendous acts.”

Minassian lived with his family in the Toronto suburb of Richmond Hill, on a street of sizeable, well-tended brick homes. Police say he had no criminal record before Monday.

His father, Vahe Minassian, wept and seemed stunned as he watched as his son, showing little emotion, make a brief court appearance yesterday.

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■ UNITED STATES

Trump reverses on Syria after Macron talks So much for an abrupt US pullout from Syria.

One month ago President Donald Trump surprised many, including some in his own administration, by announcing, “We’ll be coming out of Syria, like, very soon. Let the other people take care of it now”.

He insisted that the time had come for the US military to shift its focus away from Syria.

But yesterday, it was clear that something or someone had changed Trump’s mind.

The president said at a White House news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at his side that before the US withdraws from Syria, “we want to leave a strong and lasting footprint”.

This long-term approach, he added, was “a very big part” of his conversation with Macron, who said he and Trump agreed the Syria problem involved more than Trump’s priority of ridding the country of Islamic State extremists.

The two leaders indicated that they see Syria as part of a broader problem of instability in the Middle East, which includes Iran’s role in Syria and Iraq.

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President Donald Trump (left) and French President Emmanuel Macron share a toast during the State Dinner at the White House in Washington yesterday.

PHOTO AP That kind of strategic thinking bears little resemblance to Trump’s words in late March when he said it was time to leave Syria to others.

“We got to get back to our country, where we belong, where we want to be,” he said on March 29. His comments raised questions about US intentions, including its commitment to the

Syrian Kurds who have been the main US proxy in fighting IS in Syria and who face an uncertain future.

Since then, Trump has taken a markedly different course, including bombing three suspected chemical weapons sites in western Syria on April 13.

Trump said then he was committed to using “all instruments

of our national power - military, economic and diplomatic” - to deter Syria from again using chemical weapons. And he said the US would “sustain” this effort for as long as it takes.

Two days later, Macron said France had persuaded Trump to stay in Syria and launch the air strikes. “Ten days ago, President Trump wanted to withdraw from Syria. We convinced him to remain,” the French president said.

In responding to Macron’s comments, the White House stressed that Trump’s plans had not changed and he still wanted US forces to “come home as quickly as possible”.

Trump yesterday seemed to step even further away from his March remarks. After saying he would “love to get out” of Syria, and claiming the US had “done a big favour” for Iraq and other countries in Syria’s neighbourhood by hammering IS, Trump said he and Macron discussed the downside of leaving.

“Emmanuel and myself have discussed the fact that we don’t want to give Iran open season to the Mediterranean, especially since we really control it,” Trump said.

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In case you were wondering, Uranus, the planet that was the butt of many jokes when you were a kid, really does smell of farts.

Scientists have confirmed that Uranus is surrounded by noxious fart clouds, which mean Uranus really stinks. The new study, from the University of Oxford and published in Nature Astronomy, confirms Uranus has an atmosphere made up of hydrogen sulfide, the same compound that is responsible for smells like rotten eggs and farts. “If an unfortunate human were ever to descend through Uranus’s clouds, they would be met with very unpleasant and odiferous conditions,” Patrick Irwin, one of the study’s authors, said. This is the first time there is actual scientific proof of the compound that forms Uranus’ atmosphere, after decades of speculation.

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Shooting in Dallas At least three people, including two police officers, have been wounded in a shooting at a Home Depot store in Dallas. The suspected gunman is believed to have fled into the woods behind the shop, according to reports, followed by an officer with a police search dog. The male and a female police officer are in a critical condition, Dallas police said, and a third person was also injured.

The officers were helping an offduty officer working as a security guard to arrest someone when the shooter opened fire.

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Waffle House hero The man who snatched an assault rifle away from a gunman at a Nashville restaurant where four people died has told Tennessee lawmakers he faced “the true test of a man,” drawing a standing ovation. As the House hailed him as a hero, James Shaw Junior said he acted to save his own life at a Waffle House, and saved others in the process. The 29-year-old said he has since gone to see some of the shooting victims in the hospital and they all remembered him.

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By Colin WillisCroft colin.w@theguardian.co.nz

There’s cautious optimism in the rural real estate market, although some factors are still causing headwinds, according to the latest figures released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand this week.

Dairy and grazing farm sales in particular have struggled during the past year, although there are signs that a corner may have been turned.

REINZ rural spokesman Brian Peacocke said while sales volumes across the board for the three months ending March 2018 were less than the equivalent period 12 months ago, they were nevertheless slightly ahead of the figures for the period ending February 2018.

“Benevolent autumn conditions in most regions throughout the country have allowed farmers to catch up on the production that was heavily impacted by extremely difficult climatic conditions during the late winter/early spring period of 2017.

“As a consequence, buoyed by strong prices for beef, lamb and horticultural products, and the improving prices being signalled in the dairy industry, farmers’ attitudes are reflecting morale and a cautious degree of confidence,” he said.

“The caution relates to the inexorable demands of the range of compliance issues, and the farreaching tentacles of the invidi-

Farm sales are lower than this time last year but the Real Estate Institute can see some confidence returning to the market. ous livestock disease mycoplasma bovis, which is sapping the financial and social resources of those within the livestock and property owning chain who have been affected.”

Peacocke said there had been a reasonable level of sales of finishing properties throughout Canterbury and the West Coast, but given the size of the region and the range of climatic conditions, the market is deemed more difficult in some parts than others, and has

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Good autumn conditions and product prices, coupled with low interest rates are underpinning returning confidence, Peacocke said, as evidenced by busy activity and sales of grazing units.

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going management issues arising is a major issue in the region, particularly as that applies to owners of such properties seeking a sale.”

Nationally, dairy farm prices in particular have taken a hit over the past year, with the figures showing that the median price paid per hectare for dairy farms has fallen 8.9 per cent during that period.

For the three months ended March 2018, the median sales price per hectare for dairy farms was $33,750 (80 farms), com-

pared to $34,238 (89 properties) for the three months ended February 2018 (89 properties) and $37,066 (99 properties) for the three months ended March 2017.

The median dairy farm size for the three months ending March 2018 was 93 hectares.

It’s also not been a great 12 months for the prices nationally for grazing farms, with the median price per hectare for grazing properties down 34.1 per cent over the period.

For the three months ended March 2018, the median sales price per hectare for grazing farms was $10,682 (103 properties) compared to $10,827 for the three months ended February 2018 (101 properties) and $16,202 (158 properties) for the three months ended March 2017. The median grazing farm size for the three months ending March 2018 was 133 hectares.

It was better news for finishing farms, with the median price per hectare up 22.2 per cent over the past 12 months.

For the three months ending March 2018, the median sale price per hectare for these properties was $30,044 (132 properties), compared to $30,656 for the three months ended February 2018 (133 properties) and $24,584 (83 properties) for the three months ended March 2017.

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lthough I understand the government never wanting to dismiss entirely the prospect of a free trade agreement without at least exploring the possibility first, I hope not too much time and effort is wasted looking at a Commonwealth deal.

Earlier this week Foreign Minister Winston Peters talked up the prospects of a Commonwealth agreement but surely there’s other priorities in terms of working out free trade deals before we look at the prospects of trying to get 53 different countries to agree on trade.

For a start there’s likely to be far more realistic gains in negotiating deals with both Britain and the European Union, markets worth $5 billion and $15 billion respectively.

There’s already been a lot of work done towards these potential agreements and now is not the time to be taking our eyes off the ball there, particularly given that Brexit is supposed to become a reality by March next year.

First and foremost we need to tie those two deals up, rather than get distracted by an idea that, let’s be honest, is never likely to fly anyway.

So what’s the problem with a Commonwealth agreement?

To begin with there’s the sheer number of countries involved.

Sure, Commonwealth membership does unite those nations, but it’s never been a club designed to the basis of a trade deal.

The countries are just too different and trying to unify all those competing agendas would be nothing short of a nightmare.

Just think about the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), formerly known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, signed

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earlier this year.

Following the withdrawal of the United States, that agreement only involves 11 countries yet it took the best part of 10 years for it to be signed, with numerous trials and tribulations along the way.

These sorts of agreements take up a great deal of time and resources and you need to think seriously about the likelihood of their success before committing to them.

That’s not to say New Zealand wouldn’t benefit from free trade agreements with some Commonwealth countries, particularly India and some African nations.

From what I understand, the dairy industry views Africa as a bit of a future growth prospect but, at this stage it’s not a significant market, while work on an agreement with India has been going on for years with little concrete to show for it.

That’s not to say we should write them off as future deals but we need to set priorities and then work towards making them happen.

So please, I think we need to get real.

Let’s focus on what needs to be done – deals with Britain and the EU – before we waste time and effort pursuing the impossible dream that’s never going to become a reality.

Colin Williscroft is the Ashburton Guardian’s rural reporter

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Farmers the key to food production evolution New Zealand dairy farmers could lead the global move to new production systems that deliver twice the food from half the water and soil, according to Australian science author Julian Cribb.

“Kiwi farmers are world leaders in the wise management of water, soil and nutrients,” said Cribb, who will speak at the DairyNZ Farmers’ Forum on May 8-9 in Hamilton.

“They are well-placed to lead new food production systems that use less water and soil than they do today – yet produce twice the food.”

At the forum, Cribb will discuss worldwide water shortages. He said the big opportunity for New Zealand’s dairy sector is to produce dairy foods sustainably, efficiently manage land and water – and also market the knowledge internationally.

“Worldwide, farmers are in a ferocious battle for water – a fight they often lose. By 2060 it is likely we will have to double world food availability – but with half the water available today.

As Kiwi farmers know, that’s a very tall order.”

He predicts that coming dec-

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ades will see a transformation in food production systems worldwide, both on the farm and in cities.

“There will be a boom in local food production – in the cultivation of thousands of novel crops, recycling of water and nutrients in cities, the exploitation of soil microbial activity and carbon farming, in the development of

new, climate-proof production systems and the design of novel foods and diets.”

The DairyNZ Farmers’ Forum is free to levy paying dairy farmers and their staff.

Registrations are open and essential prior to the event.

To view the full programme or to register, visit www.dairynz. co.nz/farmersforum

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Farmers give thumbs-down to new taxes Any move to introduce a capital gains, land or environment tax will meet stiff opposition from farmers, a Federated Farmers survey shows.

The federation asked its members for their views last month, to help inform the farmer group’s submission to the Tax Working Group.

The nearly 1400 responses indicated strong opposition to some of the new taxes that have been suggested.

Just on 81 per cent opposed a capital gains tax excluding the family home, with 11 per cent in support. However, 47 per cent would support a CGT on property sold within a five year ‘bright line’ test.

There is currently a two-year threshold, and the measure is seen by some as a way of discouraging speculators.

“Farmer opposition is even more entrenched on the idea of

a land tax, excluding the family home, with 91 per cent against and only 2 per cent in favour,” Federated Farmers economics and commerce spokesman Andrew Hoggard said.

“A land tax would be punitive and inequitable on farming. The strong opposition to it in last month’s survey mirrors its utter rejection by rural New Zealand the last time our tax system was reviewed, in 2010,” Hoggard said.

About 82 per cent of respondents opposed environmental taxation but there was minority support if such taxes were used to fund on-farm environmental initiatives.

Tax incentives for those who invested in environment-related on-farm investments drew 84 per cent support.

“Federated Farmers is encouraging individual farmers to have their say direct to the tax working group by April 30.

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www.guardianonline.co.nz Ashburton Garden Club The Ashburton club held their monthly meeting on April 19 at the Seniors Centre with 34 members in attendance.

After the usual meeting procedures, Pat Tarbotton introduced Trevor Gamblin, who was our guest speaker.

He treated us to his speciality hobby of growing fuchsias, with slides of many beautiful fuchsias with over 12000 available in NZ. He had been growing hebes which were slower to reach ’on selling’ stage, so with a chance of a bunch of fuchsia cuttings brought home by wife Anne, his love of fuchsias took off.

They not only were quicker to reproduce, but the wide range of varieties, colours, ease of growing, to mention a few, represented great qualities of the species.

So began a much loved hobby.

Our meeting finished with afternoon tea.

Competition results: Premier Bloom: Audrey McKay Delphinium 4 1st, 2 2nd, Lois Bradley 1 1st, 1 2nd Ina Avis 1 2nd, Audrey Leath 1 1st, 2 3rd, Allison Jones 1 2nd, 1 3rd, Mary Leighton 1 2nd. Olive Brokenshire 1 1st, 1 2nd, 1 3rd, Jennifer Marks 2 1st, 1 2nd, 3 3rd, Pat Tarbotton 1 2nd, Kaye McLenaghan 1 1st The May meeting will be held on May 17, Brian Glassey will be speaking about chrysanthemums.

Ashburton Golf Club It’s been a busy time around the Brandon course, it seems like there is some sort of game or tournament every day of the week. It is great to see lots of players out enjoying our beautiful course, keep up the good work Ben, Tim and the gang.

Saturday just gone saw Phil Kerr and Jamie Stone tear the course apart with a wonderful nett 56 to pick up the Murray Webb Trophy and top seeding for the Watson Cup, the 56 saw them blitz the field by a clear 5 shots, well done boys.

The Watson cup draw has been posted and it throws up some very intriguing games. Phil and Jamie will have to tame the guns of Sam Clarke and Jordy Bird to progress.

Vastly experienced life members Jeff Williamson and Bill Hetrick will also need to put young pups Matt Tait and Sean strange in their place.

Hoppy and Ian Rive will fancy their chances against Ken and Lefty, and then Tuffy with Chris Lovelock won’t need to break sweat in putting Gaby and Paddy to bed.

Four other great games make up the first round, we will have more in depth predictions next week.

Anzac day will have no doubt seen the ladies pick up the Dr Baker trophy with their very generous 2 shot rule. On Sunday we have the White Trophy final with the Gills taking on Hilary and Paul, should be a humdinger of a game, come on down for a hit and join the fun.

Weekend pennants kicked off last Sunday, a big well done goes out to Hamish and the Holmes cup team along with Hoppy and his Redpath team.

The less said about the performance, of Shanes Alex team (though Shane was injured) and Bruces’ Patterson team, the better. Needless to say both teams have been taken out to the back of the driving range and shot!

The garden is looking fine the housework will wait, kids will take care of themselves, get yourself down to the club and join in the fun. Good golfing.

Ashburton Herb Group For New Zealand Herb Awaraeness Week March 5-11 Our library display by Wendy Hurst was Healing herbs. Hibiscus Trionum (Puarangi) only native of New Zealand. Gotu Kola (centella asiatica). We tried it and it was delicious. It is available from Bin Inn. Hops (Humulus lupulus) also available as tea from the Health 2000 shop. Last plant was Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis). Always make sure you identify the plant you have by its botanical name and use cor-

rectly. For our March meeting, Linda Bayne gave an excellent talk on Maori Herbs.

First a native (Hebe Koromiko) Salicifolia Veronica, which was even sent to NZ Maori Battalion during the war, was very useful for treating dysentery and fresh young shoots were useful as a poultice. Also when eaten, helped ease the pain of childbirth.

Horopito (Pepper Tree) leaves were used by Maori as a pain killer and also good for stomach ailments and flavouring for some savoury dishes.

Kowhai was used for treating ringworm, and bruising.

A very prominent footballer at the time George Neiper, had very severe bruising and his doctor wanted to operate to remove the congealed blood.

George said no and took the advice of an elderly lady who soaked him in hot liquid in the copper, using Kowhai leaves and then cut the skin with broken glass and removed the congealed blood, which cured him much to the amazement of his doctor.

April’s meeting was Easter herbs and spices of the Bible. Plants thousands of years old with old names turned out often to be plants we have around us now!

Information I found was that the crown of thorns name Euphorbia milii from the spurge family Euphorbiaciance. A native of Madagascar. Balsam plant is Impatiens native of Himalayas.

The whole exercise was extremely interesting learning a little bit further into the real lives and times of Easter Past.

Also of course chocolate, Easter bunnies, gift giving etc of many different cultures around the world.

Bitter herbs were used for thousands of years for healing. These include Chicory, Coriander, Dandelion, Endive, Horehound, Mint, Sorrel, Sow-thistle, wild lettuce and wormwood.

They were used during Passover.

Ashburton Musical Club The opening concert for the year Let the Music Begin was held April 14 at the Sinclair Centre.

The programme was as follows: Piano Solo - Tamieke Kuipers, Spinning Song – Elmenreich. Vocal Solo - Abigail Jones, How Can I Keep from Singing – Christopher Ruck & The Rainbow Connection – Williams & Ascher. Piano Solo Hannah Kuipers – Take It From Here – Pam Wedgwood. Piano Solo - Tiffany Yang, Miniature – Op 8 No 10, - Goedicke. Vocal Solo Abigail Jones - The Hippopotomus Song - Flanders and Swann. Piano Solo Sam Kuipers, Prelude in C minor Op 28 No 20 – Chopin. Piano and Violin - Sam and Hannah Kuipers, Theme from the movie “How to train a Dragon.

Accompanist: Pearl Wood.

President Janice congratulated all members who had gained excellent results after entering Trinity College exams late last year.

Congratulations also to their teachers as well as supportive parents. Two new members were welcomed to the club.

Supper was served following the programme. The next concert Pot Pouri arranged by Margaret Hawkey will be held on Saturday May 12 at 7.30pm at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

Visitors welcome – $5 at the door.

Ashburton Pakeke Lions Club The April meeting of Ashburton Pakeke Lions Club was held at the MSA Bowling Club rooms with a good attendance of members and partners.

Members stood in silence as a mark of respect for the late Lion John Marshall.

A good number of members had provided a guard of honour at his funeral. The evening programme followed an Anzac theme commencing with a trumpet call from musician Jim Lischner to set the scene.

Lion Barry Bluett provided an appropriate Grace in keeping with the theme prior to the meal which was provided by All Fed-up Caterers.

Pakeke’s next project will be assisting with the Annual Wheels Week parade held in the town when a number of volunteers will be required to supervise traffic control.

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The club has been approached to remodel the current bus shelter at the former i-SITE, to provide better shelter for those waiting for coaches.

An interesting situation because originally this was the club’s intention some years ago but consent was declined.

Lion Noel introduced the guest speaker for the evening, PDG Tom MacDonald who originally hailed from Scotland but settled in New Zealand after a career in the British Army.

Starting out as a Drummer Boy at the age of 15 in the Territorial Army, he progressed through the stages from being a parachute jumper to Regional Regiments and Regular Forces experiencing army life at the front face of conflict.

After a six months traumatic training and selection process he was selected to be a member of the SAS Forces.

This led to many incidents, one of which was an involvement in a terrorist situation in the UK where he was a member of a small troop of snipers deployed to deal with the situation.

An enthralling story that emphasised how serious and quickly such conflicts can evolve, related by a dedicated soldier who ended his army career as a Captain of Special Forces.

A moment of Anzac Remembrance was observed with the Last Post played by trumpeter Jim and the Reading by PDG Tom MacDonald.

A table quiz had many scratching their memories on facts of the Anzac event that sadly changed the lives of many NZ families.

The evening concluded with a sing-a-long of wellknown war time songs and the National Anthem accompanied by Michael Kingsbury on his keyboard.

The next Ladies Craft Day will be held at Ann Marsden’s home, 101 Oak Grove, on May 14 at 10am.

Hinds Women’s Institute The Hinds WI met for their April meeting at the home of Valmai McKenzie. President Betty Wilson welcomed everyone, then led the Ode and Aspirations.

The Minutes of the previous meeting were read, correspondence accepted and the financial statement was accepted also.

The general business involved reading through the Remits for the National Federation AGM/Conference; a lively discussion followed.

Rosa Bennett then read an interesting letter from our Link in Marchwood, England, telling us of the very heavy snowfalls they have been experiencing this winter.

Anzac Day catering helpers were noted for the Hinds Service.

Our guests were Sue Quinn and Lois Burridge, both very talented members of the local Embroiderers’ Guild. Their embroidery skills were amazing and their exhibited samples were beautifully executed.

Each gave a potted history of their work and their involvement in the guild and later suitably thanked.

Our afternoon ended with a delightful afternoon tea served by our hostesses Valmai and Betty.

Netherby Women’s Institute President Denise Clark welcomed 27 members to this meeting, and for Golden Threads, Denise read a piece from a Home and Country magazine.

Draft Remits put forward by National Executive for Conference on May 28-30 were read and discussed.

Patsy Huggins will be attending as our delegate.

Mid Canterbury Federation will be holding a luncheon for all Officers at The Stables restaurant on May 4 where remits will be discussed.

A report was given on the Mid Canterbury federation AGM on March 16. The guest speaker was Coby Snowden who treated us to an informative and amusing talk. We did very well in the competitions winning the trophy for the best programme, and four firsts and two seconds in other categories.

Happy Birthday was sung to one member who had turned 80.

Our monthly competitions were well supported and Valmai Mitchell won the Moylan Trophy and Nancy Christey the Northchurch Trophy.

The Mid Canterbury Federation Cup Day and Quizco will be held on July 6 with the theme being: Suffrage 125 Years.

Entertainment comprised the use of the WI theme: Sharing the Friendship. This turned out to be a very popular way for us to get to know each other.

We had to name an item beginning with the first letter of our Christian name that we would pack in Sharon’s suitcase to go on an overseas trip, and recite it out loud as each item was added. Some amusing items were included.

Afternoon tea completed the afternoon.

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covery. New programmes are available today. It is Poppy Day on April 20. Some members helping at various sites.

Next meeting Thursday May 24. The latest copy of the Bugle was handed out.

Member Elaine Busby told of years working in various positions having had extensive nursing training. She at one time was the Occupational Health Nurse at a men’s prison. Surely most rewarding. Elaine was thanked for talking to us.

Raffles were won by Adele Campbell and Elaine Busby.

Competitions: Soft toy 1st Kelly-Rose Blackburn, 2nd Colleen Wederell 1 Rose: 1st Colleen Wederell Hostesses Daphne and Marge served afternoon tea to end an interesting afternoon.

The Lions Club of Ashburton The speakers at our April meeting showed their commitment of some of our rising rowing stars (Mollie Gibson and Veronica Wall) along with College rowing coach, Justin Wall.

Being “on the water” at 5.30am day after day is no mean feat.

They and other members of the Ashburton College team are to be commended for their continued dedication.

This week Mollie and Veronica were named in the Rowing NZ Junior side and will race in the Czech Republic in August.

Justin Wall has also been named as one of the coaches of the national team.

A great result – not too many years ago there was no lake let alone college rowing in Ashburton.

Our Lions Club members Jeff and Colleen King are grandparents of Mollie and Olivia Gibson. As well, Andrew and Gay Leverton are parents of Ashburton College Fours coxswain Harriet Leverton.

Our final project for the Lions 2017/2018 year is the Vintage Car Swap Meet on Saturday May 5. There are still some gaps in the roster.

Please contact Lois Sparrow if you can help. We have food selling rights in return for gate duties on behalf of the Vintage Car Club. Both the catering tent near the main entrance and the food trailer near the public car park, will be in operation.

In May, the Lions Club of Ashburton is sponsoring eight local men and women to the Berwick Outdoor Education Experience Camp at Berwick near Mosgiel. This is a week-long event.

Our May meeting will be held at the Hotel Ashburton on Wednesday May 2 at 6.15pm.

Our guest speaker will be Peter McQuarters, well known radio personality and Aeroview Museum and function centre operator.

Wakanui Women’s Institute President Jenette Storrier welcomed members to the Wakanui WI March meeting held in the Sinclair Centre.

The Motto for the month was: “The secret of life is not to do what you like, but like what you do.”

Display for the month was “an old treasure” which included several pieces of old jewellery, a Scottish dancing medal, a birthday book, Topsy doll and a wall picture from 1932.

Delegate to the Federation Annual Meeting, Dianne Carter gave a full report of the meeting where Wakanui won the Begg Trophy for most points in the competitions.

We now have two members on the local executive, Sue Kent and Jeanette Cuthbertson.

The speaker for the afternoon was Jackie Girvan who talked about her life after leaving school and how it led her to her job for 15 years with the Presbyterian Support Services.

A most interesting talk giving an insight into the help available from this service to the local community.

Jackie is shortly retiring from her job but is continuing to be involved in other voluntary work.

Members donated cans of food for distribution by Presbyterian Support.

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A minute’s silence was held for one deceased member.

Apologies were accepted, the RSA song was sung unaccompanied. Also Happy Birthday to those celebrating this month. Patroness Ella Ferris is now living at Terrace View.

Sympathy was given to anyone who has sadly lost a loved one. Sick members were wished a speedy re-

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Brave Fortius a top Tauranga chance Fortius has battled his way back from adversity and at Tauranga today he is presented with another opportunity to make up for lost time.

The lightly-tried six-year-old was a solid third at Te Aroha last time out and looks primed to follow up with a strong effort in the Sanpellegrino Handicap (1400m).

Fortius was side-lined for more than 12 months by serious injury before he made a successful comeback earlier this year with a first-up victory at Pukekohe.

“Earlier on he was very immature and couldn’t keep any weight on and then he did a tendon when he won his maiden for me and he’s come back well from that,” trainer Cody Cole said.

“He was too fresh at Ellerslie two runs back and the side winkers weren’t really necessary either so we took them off last time.

“We rode him a bit colder and he finished off his race well. He’s not really a heavy track horse,

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Meanwhile, Fortius’ stakeswinning stablemate Astor is in good shape for Saturday’s Gr.3 Inglis Sales Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa.

“This will be her last run before she goes to the paddock,” Cole said.

“She’s done a really good job and she’ll be a nice mare next season. We’ll probably look to work her programme back from the Railway – she’s a real speed horse and loves Ellerslie.”

Astor won the Listed Mufhasa Stakes (1200m) in March before she finished sixth in the Gr.2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) following a tardy start and thereafter a chequered run.

“Everything that could go wrong did, but she came through it well and she was good at the trials,” Cole said.

Astor confirmed she was on target for Saturday’s Te Rapa feature when she won her 850m heat at Te Aroha earlier this month.

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Lightly-raced galloper Fortius is in good order for his Tauranga engagement today.

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Racing Tauranga Venue: Tauranga Meeting Date: 26 April 2018 NZ Meeting number: 7 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 5, 6 and 7 1 12.23pm (NZT) MILLS REEF WINERY 1600 MAIDEN $10,000, MDN HWT, 1600m 1 70x2 Startling Reminder (4) 68 .............J Riddell 2 3x026 Mishka (1) 68 ........................W Gordon (3) 3 70630 Mastaplaza (6) 68 ............................A Kuru 4 39x0x Triumph (5) 68 5 Caballo Grande (3) 68 .......J Seivwright (3) 6 x07x7 Silverado (2) 68 ................. M Roustoby (3) 7 0 Van Blanc (7) 68 8 00006 Wilson h (9) 68 ..................... C Studd (1.5) 9 x4332 Pokuru Wild b (10) 66 ....................T Harris 10 54322 Regal Dancer (8) 66 .........................E Farr 11 x30x0 Silk (11) 66 ................................... G Walsh 2 12.58pm DAVID WRIGHT MEMORIAL 2100 MAIDEN $10,000, MDN & JMP HWT, 2100m 1 247x2 Storming The Tower tdm (2) 74.5 . G Walsh 2 0x873 Raaj m (1) 66.5 .................. M Roustoby (3) 3 6008x J’Walke m (3) 65.5 4 795x4 White Diamond (5) 65...........W Gordon (3) 5 46P8x Beverley Beck mh (8) 65 ...... C Studd (1.5) 6 59Px9 Noah Jon dm (9) 65 ...............H McNeill (3) 7 x7662 Imran (10) 65 ................................J Riddell 8 5x502 Soldier Field (6) 65 ..........................A Kuru 9 90305 Stolen Night (4) 65.............J Seivwright (3) 10 845 Guess Who (7) 65 .........................T Harris 3 1.33pm GREERTON TAB 1300 MAIDEN $10,000,

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5 0 Smiling Proud (10) 58 ..............M Cameron 6 42055 Lauramia (3) 56.5 ..................... C Lammas 7 90x93 Sakhee’s Rocket (7) 56.5 ........ D Prastiyou 8 20476 Secret Dreams (6) 56.5 ............L Satherley 9 8x40 Mizzelli (18) 56.5 .............S Weatherley (a) 10 9x6 Perinzephy h (16) 56.5 ............R Scott (a3) 11 340. Toffee Pop (15) 56 ........................ A Collett 12 63864 Wild Child (4) 56 ........................... S Collett 13 03406 Politely (9) 56 ................................J Bayliss 14 7 Cin Cin (12) 56 .......................D Danis (a3) 15 09. Rusalka (2) 56.5 16 286x7 Fastellie h (5) 56 17 6909x Copper Xpress (17) 58.5 18 422x2 Icebomb b (13) 56 19 82340 Bits And Pieces (14) 56 20 3663 Boogie Woogie 58 ......................Scratched Emergencies: Rusalka, Fastellie, Copper Xpress, Icebomb, Bits And Pieces, Boogie Woogie 5 2.43pm FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE 1300 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1300m 1 4x348 Sellwood m (11) 60.................D Danis (a3) 2 33x15 Devil May Care b (4) 59 .................S Rusof 3 1333x Socially Excited m (14) 58.5 ....A Sims (a3) 4 120x0 So Much Mour m (9) 58 .................S Spratt 5 7940x Cameahotfriday tdm (10) 57.5 .R Scott (a3) 6 9126x New Crown (8) 57......................... S Collett 7 523x6 Ticket To Ride tm (12) 56.5...........A Calder 8 06x62 Ujjayyi (1) 56..............................D Johnson 9 21x84 Imblaze m (2) 56................ T Newman (a3)

10 25107 Our Showgirl d (13) 56 .................J Bayliss 11 360x6 Showtenaire m (6) 55 ................... A Collett 12 P94Px Zedsational (3) 55.....................L Satherley 13 40x08 I’ma Shygirl mh (5) 54.5 ........... T Thornton 14 17900 Kittykittybangbang (7) 54.5 ......M D Plessis 6 3.18pm SANPELLEGRINO 1400 $11,000, Rating 70 Benchmark, 1400m 1 42812 Ambitious Winner d (2) 59 2 10x0x Yorkshire Dales (8) 59 .................. A Collett 3 2220x Nina Arora m (5) 58.5 ................. M McNab 4 1x103 Fortius tdm (7) 58.5 ...................... S Collett 5 x490x Terrifique d (12) 58.5 ................... S McKay 6 1716x Wagner m (11) 58.5............... J Nason (a2) 7 17x1 Capucine (10) 57 ..........................J Riddell 8 2517x Cosmic Storm (14) 57 ...................T Harris 9 66635 Nothinglefttolose (9) 57 ................R Smyth 10 64355 Thatsforsure td (13) 57 ............ M Coleman 11 54806 Storytime (6) 56.5 ......................D Johnson 12 03343 Link Road db (3) 56.5 ......S Weatherley (a) 13 988x1 No Loitering d (1) 56.5............D Danis (a3) 14 07387 Orange Shore d (4) 54.............M D Plessis 15 P94Px Zedsational 54 ............................Scratched Emergency: Zedsational 7 3.57pm BOYS GET PAID GET OUT STAKES $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 x5946 My Pride And Joy (4) 59 ..........M D Plessis 2 05805 Naughty Knuckles dm (8) 59 ....A Schwerin (a2) 3 x5023 Luen Yat Miracle td (2) 58.5 ...........T Harris

4 74514 Avec Moi d (9) 58..........................J Bayliss 5 38681 Hoof Hefner d (1) 58 .....................M Vance 6 1003x Red My Mind d (11) 58 .................J Riddell 7 5100 Speechmaker d (6) 57.5 ............... A Collett 8 6685x Red John mh (10) 57.5 ..................S Spratt 9 6x97x Youvebeenlitup m (13) 57.5 .....M Cameron 10 25534 Thailand (7) 57 .........................T Abel (a3) 11 80625 Falkirk Lass mh (12) 55.5 ......... T Thornton 12 68580 Courtmaster (3) 55.5 ............... D Prastiyou 13 6P00x Justnametheprice (5) 55 ........... C Lammas Blinkers on : Smiling Proud (R4), Storytime (R6) Blinkers off : Triumph (R1), J’Walke (R2), Zedsational (R5), Red My Mind, Justnametheprice (R7) Winkers on : Regal Dancer (R1), Beverley Beck (R2), Devil May Care (R5) SELECTIONS: Race 1: Regal Dancer, Pokuru Wild, Startling Reminder, Mishka, Silk Race 2: Storming The Tower, White Diamond, Imran, J’Walke, Soldier Field Race 3: Icebomb, Emerald Amour, Boogie Woogie, Badea, Facepaint Race 4: Full Of Grace, Toffee Pop, Fastellie, Wild Child, Leonardo Race 5: Ujjayyi, Socially Excited, Devil May Care, New Crown, Cameahotfriday Race 6: Capucine, Fortius, Thatsforsure, Ambitious Winner, Yorkshire Dales Race 7: Luen Yat Miracle, Red My Mind, Speechmaker, Avec Moi, My Pride And Joy

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Ashburton Guardian 17

Timaru harness Today at Addington Raceway

Fields for Timaru Harness Racing Club meeting at Addington Raceway today. NZ meeting number: 8 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 5.26pm (NZT) SUPREME EQUINE FEEDS/LES DONALD MEMORIAL MBL PCE $7500, 4yo+ r40 to r55 mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 07486 Bettor Backim (1) fr ...........................P Cook 2 05020 Earthquake (2) fr ...................... T Woodward 3 D0000 Living Legend (3) fr .........M Stratford 4 27876 Pegasus Kommander (4) fr ..............B White 5 07627 Claus (5) fr ................................. M Maynard 6 46x70 Mockingjay fr ................................ Scratched 7 57977 Aveross Ferrari (6) fr ......................... W Low 8 66153 Going To California (7) fr ............... B Wilmott 9 30785 Queen Of Glory (8) fr ........................C Wigg 10 09x80 Myboylolliepop (21) fr .......................W Frost 11 00980 Aveross Brachole (22) fr .................N Munro 12 37372 Pat Campbell (23) fr ....................... C Negus 2 5.58pm EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES MOBILE PACE $8000, non-winners 2yo mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 5 Marianna Bromac (1) fr ......................R May 2 674 Already Gone (2) fr ................. M Williamson 3 33 Demeter (3) fr......................................K Cox 4 Much Bettor (4) fr ...................N Rasmussen 5 Diego (5) fr ......................................J W Cox 6 9 Cast No Shadow (6) fr ..................B Orange 7 4 Memphis Tennessee fr ................. Scratched 8 Ultimate Me (7) fr ..........................M Purdon 9 The Crimson Prince (21) fr..........T McMillan 10 War Hero (22) fr ............................... D Dunn 3 6.27pm LASER ELECTRICAL TIMARU MOBILE PACE $7500, non-winners 3yo+ mr40 mob. pace,

mobile, 1950m 1 82087 Bicton (1) fr ........................................R May 2 64482 Tom Rule (2) fr ................................M Jones 3 84890 Pete’s Dash (3) fr ...................... H Clarke (J) 4 60604 Comfortably Numb (4) fr ......... M Williamson 5 02537 Franco Garcia (5) fr ................. C D Thornley 6 03905 Capital Plan (6) fr .................... L McCormick 7 60546 It’s A Deal (7) fr ..........................R Cameron 8 0700x Aveross Spitfire (8) fr ....................B Orange 9 36766 Downtown Train (9) fr ....................... D Dunn 4 6.57pm MAGPIE BUS CHARTERS MOBILE PACE $8000, 3yo+ r51 to r55 mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 53214 Bobby T (1) fr .............................R Cameron 2 00060 Bird Of Paradise (2) fr ............. M Williamson 3 x351P Tall Poppy (3) fr ................................ D Dunn 4 63291 Bridget Blue Chip (4) fr .................R Holmes 5 96016 Machs Mareta (5) fr...........................J Dunn 6 70x13 Dynamo (6) fr .......................... C D Thornley 7 8771P Get The Rhythm (7) fr ............ J Morrison (J) 8 5653x Hilarious Magic (8) fr .....................B Orange 9 600x8 Takitimu Express (9) fr .....................D White 10 01000 Mongolian Mars (21) fr .......................R May 11 7x651 Ready To Bloom (22) fr ....................S Ottley 12 02680 Rah De Rah (23) fr..........................J W Cox 13 25721 Getarattleon (24) fr...............S Tomlinson (J) 5 7.27pm TIMARU SOUTH COSMOPOLITAN CLUB MOBILE PACE $9000, 4yo+ mares up to & including r80 mob. pace jun.d, mobile, 1950m 1 29719 Trailer Park Girl (1) fr .............. J Morrison (J) 2 51792 Highland Reign (2) fr ................N Purdon (J) 3 30025 Kiwi On Show (3) fr ............... O Thornley (J) 4 25036 Mossdale Rose (4) fr................... B Hope (J) 5 x0806 Delightful Dash (5) fr ............... S O’Reilly (J) 6 00645 Queen Bee Bardon (6) fr......M Anderson (J)

M9 Fields for Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club meeting at Addington Raceway today. NZ meeting number: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 4.19pm (NZT) POWER FARMING CANTERBURY SPRINT C3, 295m 1 75444 Justin Ryan 17.27 S & .......................B Evans 2 11317 Oliver Black 17.48 ......................A Botherway 3 33115 Black Tori 17.45 ...........................A Bradshaw 4 82721 Gotcha Majenta 17.32 ................ J McInerney 5 82654 Know Scrutiny 17.24........................ G Cleeve 6 16422 Fiery Fagan 17.29 ............................ R Casey 7 53563 Star Bucking 17.34 ..................... J McInerney 8 11714 Special Affair 17.48 .................... R Blackburn 9 15546 Magic Mike 17.16 ...........................C Roberts 10 73558 Homebush Banker 17.36 ............ J McInerney 2 4.39pm KAISA EARTHWORKS PH.0272073323 DASH C4, 295m 1 23463 Talk Talk 17.19 .......................................A Lee 2 3572x Scoobasi 17.34 H &...............................Taylor 3 55852 Midnight Bolt 17.36.............................. C Weir 4 86113 Ohoka Billy 17.08 ........................... L Waretini 5 71481 Flaming Sambuca 17.26............. J McInerney 6 63428 Junk Mail nwtd J &.............................D Fahey 7 44271 Homebush Austin 17.43 ............. J McInerney 8 45637 Opawa Sheldon 17.07 .......................R Wales 9 56367 Opawa Waihemo 17.33 .....................R Wales 10 58847 Macey Baxter 17.22.................... J McInerney 3 5.10pm STEVE ANNGOW DRAPES & BLINDS

750081Spirit Of Delight (7) fr ......................M Hurrell (J) 8 84783 Shezza GNP (8) fr......................S Payne (J) 9 93859 Ultimate Desire (9) fr ................. C Purvis (J) 10 41052 Machjagger (21) fr................S Tomlinson (J) 6 7.57pm MORRISON’S SADDLERY & FEED MOBILE TROT $7500, non-winners 2yo+ mob. trot, mobile, 1950m 1 04 Orlando Magic (1) fr .........................S Ottley

9 37098 My Eyre (9) fr ...................................P Davis 10 51000 Breaking Bad (10) fr ......................... D Dunn 11 5x024 Miss Moppet (U1) fr ..........................J Dunn 9 9.27pm MAYFIELD LIONS MOBILE PACE $8000, 3yo+ r40 to r50 mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 99009 Cullenmore (1) fr ..................... C D Thornley 2 38764 Shardan Suzie (2) fr .................. C McDowell 3 44502 Blingiton fr .................................... Scratched 4 64720 Emira (3) fr ....................................... D Dunn 5 0x558 Real Dash (4) fr..............................T Chmiel 6 6870x Stonebridge Cullen (5) fr ............S Anderson 7 20100 Skipperland (6) fr ..........................R Holmes 8 P6180 Limoso fr ...................................... Scratched 9 x07x5 Ireby Meg (7) fr .................................J Dunn 10 20676 The Kaik (21) fr ...............................J W Cox 11 50002 Awayovernight (22) fr ......................R Payne 12 06540 Jay FM (23) fr ................................B Orange 13 60347 Alexy (24) fr ...............................D O’Connell 14 4308x Opawa Mach (25) fr ................... K Cameron 10 9.57pm BROSNAN TRANSPORT TROT $8000, 3yo+ r52 to r58 trot, stand, 2600m 1 64962 Chivasion (1) fr .......................... M Edmonds 2 98878 Momentous (2) fr..................... C D Thornley 3 04367 Redwood Invasion (3) fr ................R Holmes 4 65580 Motu Great Sensation (4) fr ...... P Borcoskie 5 58456 One Night Out (5) fr ......................B Weaver 6 60059 Jean Sebastien (6) fr............. J Markham (J) 7 17088 Lightworkofit (U1) fr.......................... D Dunn Pacifiers off : Elvis P (R8) LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} - Concession driver {C.cl} Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down

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11435 Know Conclusion 30.75 ................... G Cleeve 35811 Rockin’ Robyn nwtd ........................... M Grant Cawbourne Taylor ...........................Scratched 84341 Darlek Ian nwtd .......................... J McInerney 72282 Dream Kay 30.29...............................R Wales 71126 Dyna Vernon 30.46 .........................C Roberts 73254 Boston Billy 30.40 H &...........................Taylor 45127 Smash Damage nwtd ........................ M Grant 9 8.12pm CHRISTCHURCH CASINO STAKES C3, 520m 1 34443 Goldstar Ashton 30.45 S & ................B Evans 2 22x64 Opawa Tab 30.66 J & ........................D Fahey 3 87887 Swirling Pearls 30.34 ........................ J Tanner 4 51453 Andrea’s Magic 30.43 .........................B Dann 5 32118 Amelia Rob 30.58 ........................M Robinson 6 12217 Cosmic Stu 30.81 ....................... J McInerney 7 64272 Tamara May 30.26 ............................. M Grant 8 11125 Dyna Bart 30.36 .............................C Roberts 9 11786 My Dad Den 30.19 ......................M Robinson 10 86587 Opawa Brad 30.19 J & ......................D Fahey 10 8.43pm THE FITZ SPORTS BAR NEW ZEALAND OAKS R/Af, 520m 1 83881 Hilton Forabet 30.35 ....................A Bradshaw 2 16261 Cawbourne Taber 30.49 ................ M Roberts 3 23852 Bigtime Mia nwtd ..................................L Cole 4 83482 Invincible Sue 30.15 ........................R Adcock 5 Sheza Rippa ...................................Scratched 6 11121 Cawbourne Krusty 30.17 ............... M Roberts 7 43752 Goldstar Marvely 30.17 S & ..............B Evans

8 66221 Bigtime Lily 30.53 .................................L Cole 9 21172 Cawbourne Taylor nwtd ................. M Roberts 10 72282 Dream Kay 30.29...............................R Wales 11 9.12pm I PAVE CONCRETE STAKES C4, 520m 1 72317 Must Be Rusty 30.24 .................. J McInerney 2 57312 Mina Allen 30.08.............................C Roberts 3 51854 Botany Alan 30.46 ...................... J McInerney 4 24115 Kia Tere 30.48 J & .............................D Fahey 5 51243 Dyna Dave 30.03 ............................C Roberts 6 54157 Mazu 29.97 J & .................................D Fahey 7 41111 Bookie Monster 30.33 .........................J Dunn 8 11526 Opawa Rooster 29.99 J & .................D Fahey 9 56535 Viktoria Vikkers 30.46 .....................C Roberts 10 66x78 Epic Dream 30.00.........................J M Jopson 12 9.42pm ACTIVE ELECTRICAL CHRISTCHURCH SPRINT FINAL C5f, 295m 1 25531 Botany Cold 17.22 ...................... J McInerney 2 73864 High Dreamer 17.24 .......................... M Grant 3 55711 Ohoka Clare 17.17 ......................... L Waretini 4 38833 Danziger 17.10 ........................... R Blackburn 5 27142 Sozin’s Blue 17.37 ...................... J McInerney 6 48234 Smash Wild 17.08 ............................. M Grant 7 Nicey Spicey ...................................Scratched 8 21133 Rosa Tee 16.91 ...............................R Adcock 9 52575 Howie Bale 17.17 ...........................C Roberts 10 16125 Fired Up Jasper 17.20 ........................B Dann LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

FINAL C1f, 375m 1 53564 Fancy Chap nwtd .......................D Schofield 2 54232 Just A Matthew nwtd ........................M Black 3 27421 Jinja Liv nwtd U & .............................Cottam 4 58744 Aussi Joshy nwtd ............................. S Clark 5 26426 Katcha Ninja nwtd .............................B Craik 6 26314 Oloroso 21.56 U & ............................Cottam 7 x4415 Nasa 21.46........................................B Craik 8 38536 Twelve Gauge nwtd ..........................M Black 9 777x5 Cawbourne Gonski nwtd ................ I George 10 14265 Feed The Need 21.65 P &............. J Cleaver 11 3.07pm TEE SHIRT STAKES C1, 457m 1 33132 Thrilling Arnold nwtd .......................S Codlin 2 38785 Opawa Vegan 25.95 W & ................T Steele 3 36757 My Red Hero 26.34 R & ........................Hunt 4 21468 Barwon Storm 25.67 ..................D Schofield 5 14265 Feed The Need nwtd P & .............. J Cleaver 6 337x6 Qadir Bale nwtd ......................... G Pomeroy 7 64827 Over Indulgence nwtd ....................P Henley 8 188x7 Wairoa Wolf nwtd ......................... H Mullane 12 3.27pm FARMLANDS HAUTAPU STAKES C4/5, 457m 1 78285 Zipping Arnold 25.60 ..................D Schofield 2 38161 Trevor Gibbs 25.60 W & ..................T Steele 3 46461 Pat Tama 25.74 ................................ S Clark 4 16265 Zipping Vito 25.68 ......................D Schofield 5 86828 Nangar Dream 25.65 .................D Schofield 6 12154 Raging Demon 25.49 R & ...................L Udy 7 24163 Thrilling Raider 25.45 ...................... K Walsh 8 8x527 Zipping Kirby 25.81 ....................D Schofield 9 15164 Sovereign Jody 25.77 .......................S Ross 10 11746 Zipping Ringo 25.61 R & .......................Hunt 13 3.44pm MIKE STENT DECORATORS LTD STAKES C2/3, 457m 1 81827 Beaumont 25.58................................B Craik 2 21225 Uno Twenty Five 25.78 ................... G Farrell 3 21113 Jinja Might 25.72 U & ........................Cottam

4 57762 Vince Fawn nwtd .............................S Codlin 5 31121 Jinja Bailey 25.95 U & .......................Cottam 6 62241 Retired Mouse nwtd ........................ T Green 7 78861 Yooldome 25.87 .........................D Schofield 8 45233 San Tan Samson nwtd .................... T Green 9 56232 Cosmic Barwon 26.17 ................D Schofield 10 11145 See Eye Aye nwtd ........................ H Mullane LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track SELECTIONS: Race 1: Lytworx, Mai Meng, Epic Force, Swift Order, Snoopy’s Bro Race 2: Hallo Star, Letron James, Joe Joe, Oscar Tron, Waerenga Star Race 3: Stay Rich, Bigtime Ollie, Ollie Vikkers, Billy Bright, Blitzem Gem Race 4: Looking Sassy, C’est L’Amour, Jinja Lad, Finkle Foot Hero, Little Trilise Race 5: Kiwi Gal, Mad Harry, Bruce Banner, Shot Gun Harry, Jinja Mongo Race 6: Strike Lotto, Coruba Cate, Opawa Libby, Finkle Foot Fred, Cawbourne Gonski Race 7: Elouera Mist, Sisco Kid, Stranger Things, Bodyguard, Brotastic Race 8: Electric Dee Eye, Secret Rory, Barwon Annie, Bigtime Dazzler, Thrilling Wiggle Race 9: Fancy Fox, Little Bit Silly, Token Jasper, Don Morocco, Jetsun Stampede Race 10: Jinja Liv, Nasa, Just A Matthew, Katcha Ninja, Aussi Joshy Race 11: Thrilling Arnold, Over Indulgence, Barwon Storm, My Red Hero, Opawa Vegan Race 12: Thrilling Raider, Trevor Gibbs, Zipping Arnold, Nangar Dream, Zipping Vito Race 13: Beaumont, Jinja Might, Jinja Bailey, Uno Twenty Five, San Tan Samson

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway

PH.0272719588 DASH C3, 295m 6 26182 Treville 17.33 .............................. R Blackburn 1 1861x Hilton Hangover 17.39 .................A Bradshaw 7 32184 High Return 17.31 ............................. M Grant 2 62863 Tricky Action 17.48 S &......................B Evans 8 52575 Howie Bale 17.17 ...........................C Roberts 3 61871 Unverified 17.56 ......................... J McInerney 9 56367 Opawa Waihemo 17.33 .....................R Wales 4 44118 Chop Shop 17.32 ....................... J McInerney 10 76287 Saraya Jayde 17.25 ........................ L Waretini 5 21132 Know Sweat 17.39........................... G Cleeve 6 6.41pm (NZT) A2C ASPHALT 2 CONCRETE 6 51131 Fiery Affair 17.19 .................................J Dunn PH.0800222583 DASH C5, 295m 7 F5862 Seriously Grand 17.23...................... J Tanner 1 31753 Shallay Pallay 17.07 J & ....................D Fahey 8 11618 Sierra Delta 17.45 S & .......................B Evans 2 43217 Inside Affair 17.16....................... R Blackburn 9 18765 Sozin’s Angel 17.67 .................... J McInerney 3 78321 Aussie Hoon 17.21 S & .....................B Evans 10 88878 Believe 17.10 ......................................B Dann 4 61264 Cawbourne Britty 17.36 ..................C Roberts 4 5.42pm SPECTATOR’S BAR & BISTRO SPRINT C3, 5 21225 Vikings 17.16 J &...............................D Fahey 295m 6 71335 Smash Bomber 17.23........................ M Grant 1 42164 Jaded Affair 17.35 .......................... L Waretini 7 61211 David’s Legacy nwtd ....................M Robinson 2 41156 Seeking Baxter 17.28 ................. J McInerney 8 16125 Fired Up Jasper 17.20 ........................B Dann 3 62764 Dusky Brew 17.35 S &.......................B Evans 9 3F48F Queen Kong nwtd ....................... J McInerney 4 27743 Homebush Miles 17.42 ............... J McInerney 10 76661 Wow Madonna 17.02 M & .................P Binnie 5 746x6 Epic Knoxy 17.29..........................J M Jopson 7 7.12pm MY BRO FABIO DISTANCE FEATURE C2d, 645m 6 47333 Know Respect 17.28 ....................... G Cleeve 1 36455 Dave’s Dot nwtd.......................... J McInerney 7 71223 Cosmic Jase 17.42 ..................... J McInerney 2 53161 Know Answer nwtd .......................... G Cleeve 8 33521 Barellen Panther 17.44 ...................C Roberts 3 13676 Forbury Flyer nwtd...................... J McInerney 9 22365 Genetic Marlow 17.42 ....................... M Grant 4 41423 Know Potential 38.34....................... G Cleeve 10 82768 Crotty 17.43 .................................A Bradshaw 5 63174 Opawa Timo 37.96 J & ......................D Fahey 5 6.12pm THURSDAY PLACE PICK SPRINT C4, 295m 6 31433 Shreddin’ 38.69 J & ...........................D Fahey 1 41147 Technic 17.21 H & .................................Taylor 7 75587 Opawa Racer 38.14...........................R Wales 2 33483 Jinja Brian 17.15............................. L Waretini 8 x4134 Panel Beater 38.48 J &......................D Fahey 3 54275 Think Tank 17.51 ........................ J McInerney 8 7.42pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES C2, 520m 4 41115 Know Approval 17.32 ...................... G Cleeve 1 46332 Allen Hadrian 30.24 ........................C Roberts 5 11775 Debbie Baxter 17.34 ................... J McInerney 2 52124 Shoe Fly nwtd...............................J M Jopson

M3 Fields for Waikato Greyhound Racing Club meeting at Cambridge Raceway today. NZ meeting number: 3 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 12 and 13 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 11, 12 and 13 1 12.14pm (NZT) COUPLANDS DOG BISCUITS SPRINT C1, 375m 1 38465 Scott No Value nwtd S H & ...............G Hunt 2 33766 Swift Order 21.79 ...........................C Henley 3 53647 Snoopy’s Bro nwtd R & .........................Hunt 4 642x5 Billy Bullet nwtd .............................H R Scott 5 75823 Lytworx 21.35 .............................D Schofield 6 565x5 Mai Meng 21.64 ................................B Craik 7 5878x Jet Pack nwtd ................................. I George 8 62554 Epic Force nwtd ........................... H Mullane 9 76566 Dyna Bevlin nwtd U & .......................Cottam 10 44476 Agistri 21.37 ................................... G Farrell 2 12.32pm FOND FOODS LTD VETERANS SPRINT SPECA, 375m 1 33755 Letron James 21.14 ....................... G Farrell 2 16685 Waerenga Star nwtd U & ..................Cottam 3 84387 Bigtime Moola nwtd R &......................L Udy 4 3744x Joe Joe 21.65 ...................................M Flipp 5 26744 Thrilling Riot nwtd U & ......................Cottam 6 24857 Oscar Tron 21.23........................D Schofield 7 21731 Hallo Star 21.08 R & ...........................L Udy 8 6387x Fortis Flier 21.57 U & ........................Cottam 9 48585 Scott Tied Up 21.49 U & ...................Cottam 10 47748 Zimmer Frame nwtd R & .....................L Udy 3 12.49pm AFFORDABLE PET ACCESSORIES SPRINT C0, 375m 1 68x77 Blitzem Gem nwtd P & .................. J Cleaver 2 865 Billy Bright nwtd .........................P Ferguson 3 32x62 Stay Rich nwtd M & .......................... J Smith 4 7 Ramblin’ On nwtd W & ....................T Steele 5 88677 Jellybean Junkie nwtd ..................R McPhee 6 Bigtime Ollie nwtd ........................ H Mullane

Blair Orange

2 3465x Moy (2) fr ....................................I Schwamm 3 00000 This Way Comes (3) fr .................D Burrows 4 90070 About Last Night (4) fr ............... H Clarke (J) 5 009 Noble Mistress (5) fr .....................M Perriton 6 42087 Skyline (6) fr ................................. G O’Reilly 7 8x990 Magastey (7) fr ................................J W Cox 8 28260 Well Defined (8) fr ............................ D Dunn 9 48856 Christmas Babe (9) fr ....................... A Clark 10 08952 Edesia (21) fr ..................................... C Butt 11 76 One Apollo (U1) fr ........................ S McNally 12 09009 Red Harbour (U2) fr ................ C D Thornley 7 8.28pm NEVELE R MOBILE PACE $7500, non-winners 3yo+ mr42 to mr50 mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 7986x Stoppitt (1) fr ..............................S Anderson 2 55274 Better Decision (2) fr .....................B Orange 3 8x860 Yankee Diva (3) fr......................... G O’Reilly 4 08 Peace Train (4) fr .............................M Jones 5 2 Pop The Bubbles (5) fr ...................T Chmiel 6 Eastwood Ideal (6) fr ............... C D Thornley 7 Bhakti (7) fr .............................. J Kennett (J) 8 35 Fun In The Dark (8) fr........................J Dunn 9 32368 Toppatherock (9) fr ........................... D Dunn 10 0 Night Lights (21) fr ........................R Holmes 8 8.58pm IAN WALKER HOME STRETCH TROT $8000, 3yo+ r40 to r48, r49 to r52 with cond. trot, stand, 2600m 1 78800 Elvis P (1) fr .................................M Perriton 2 06042 Sea Rover (2) fr...................... J Morrison (J) 3 0x777 Flyinova (3) fr ............................... J Wheeler 4 55833 Heavenly Love (4) fr .................. M Edmonds 5 9x889 Alpine Sun (5) fr ........................... S McNally 6 08554 The Fox (6) fr ................................. D Nyhan 7 49570 Ali Lindenny (7) fr ..........................R Holmes 8 96286 Don’t Look Back (8) fr .................C DeFilippi

Waikato dogs Today at Cambridge Raceway

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All eyes on defending champs

By Matt MarkhaM

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

As Mid Canterbury’s senior netball teams continue the path of sussing each other out in the Premier Netball competition, tonight’s second round of the grading part of the season throws up more questions than it does likely answers.

Off the back of an impressive victory over Ashburton College A last Thursday night, all eyes will be on defending champions Celtic in their clash with Southern at 7.30pm.

The two sides had differing results in the opening round with Southern on the wrong side of a high-scoring match with United, but showed enough promise to suggest that they might be capable, on their night, of pushing the reigning premiers.

United will face Methven in one of the early matches of the round with both sides coming off wins. Methven escaped with the courtesy of a one-goal victory over a talented Hampstead squad which would suggest the ladies from under the mountain are keen to pick up where they left off last season.

The match, on paper, looks the game of the round.

Hampstead will have to bury the demons of that close loss when they take on the young Ashburton College side in the other match between the heavyweights – but should walk away

In brief Michel dies Former France midfielder Henri Michel has died at the age of 70, the French Footballers’ Union (UNFP) has announced. As a player, Michel led Nantes to three Ligue 1 titles and won 58 caps for his country before beginning a long and varied managerial career.

Under Michel’s guidance, France won the Olympic title in 1984 in Los Angeles, and reached the World Cup semi-finals two years later. Michel went on to coach at a number of clubs and nations in Africa, including leading the Ivory Coast in their 2006 World Cup campaign.

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Holmes eyes fullback

Methven’s Sally Car will play a part in the match of the round tonight in Premier Netball.

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with valuable points from the match, judging by what has been seen so far.

An all Celtic affair will take place at 6.30pm with Celtic B and Celtic C – both of whom were

winners last week battling it out while the other early match is between Southern B and Ashburton College B. The final match of the night will see the competition new-

comers, Mt Somers, looking to continue their form after a huge win over Southern last week.

Tonight they square off with Rakaia who were no match for Celtic B seven days ago.

■ NETBALL

■ RUGBY

Netball trophy to remain in New Zealand

Milner-Skudder back on deck for Hurricanes

Jamaica’s Taini Jamison Trophy netball victory over the Silver Ferns will be marked, but the trophy itself will stay in New Zealand.

Netball Jamaica president Paula Daley-Morris has told media the Sunshine Girls were “very disappointed” not to receive the trophy, or any medals or replica, for their series win late last month.

Jamaica, who also beat New Zealand for bronze at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, secured the Taini Jamison Trophy after winning the four-nation tournament final against the Silver Ferns 59-53 in Auckland in late March.

“We got a little framed New Zealand plaque and it wasn’t even a plaque that had any writing to say what we received this for in terms of the competition,” Dr Daley-Morris told Jamaica’s Sunday Gleaner newspaper. “It was just normal memorabilia and I don’t think it was sufficient.”

Netball New Zealand’s head of events and international, Kate Agnew, said arrangements had been made to commemorate the win for Jamaica, but the trophy would stay in New Zealand.

“The trophy is a perpetual on-shore trophy – it doesn’t go off-shore and this was explained to Jamaica,” she said.

“We have given them a framed Maori motif, but we have a plaque that needs to be put on the back of that and that will be sent in the next week or so.”

She said Jamaica’s name was engraved on the trophy as series winners.

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Nehe Milner-Skudder will make his return to Super Rugby via the bench tomorrow when the Hurricanes face the Sunwolves in Wellington.

The All Blacks wing, sidelined since injuring his shoulder in October, is part of a strong line-up selected by coach Chris Boyd.

Halfback Finlay Christie will make his Hurricanes debut and will have plenty of experience outside him with Beauden Barrett starting inside an exciting midfield pairing of Vince Aso and Matt Proctor.

Boyd has opted to make some changes in the pack from the squad which beat the Chiefs two weeks ago.

Ben May replaces Jeff ToomagaAllen, while Reed Prinsep comes into the loose forward mix as captain Brad Shields moves to No 8 and Gareth Evans, who has started every match, moves to the bench.

Ardie Savea, who was injured against the Highlanders in March, has been bracketed with Sam Henwood, now recovered from a head knock he suffered early against the Chiefs.

Experienced wing Julian Savea also returns to the starting 15 after he missed the Chiefs match, and will be joined at the back by the competition’s leading try-scorer Ben Lam and the in-

Cronulla ace Valentine Holmes hasn’t given up on his desire to wear the NRL club’s No.1 jersey long-term. After starting the season in his preferred position at fullback, Holmes was shifted back to the right wing by coach Shane Flanagan and will again line up there for Saturday’s NRL clash against the Gold Coast. Holmes says he’s not disappointed with the move despite offseason arrival Josh Dugan seemingly cementing himself in the fullback role.

“There’s no promises in NRL, or any sport, unless you’re Johnathan Thurston or someone like that,” he said. “Obviously I’d love to play fullback but I’m just grateful I’m playing.”

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76ers defeat Heat Ben Simmons has continued his fairytale rookie NBA season by leading Philadelphia to a 10491 win over Miami, eliminating the Heat from the play-offs. The 76ers have proved to be serious championship contenders by winning two games in Miami and then knocking the Heat out in front of delirious fans in Philadelphia yesterday. Melbourneborn Simmons had 14 points, nine rebounds and six assists. The 76ers convincingly took the first round of the series 4-1 and will play the winner between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks, who feature Australians Aron Baynes (Celtics), Thon Maker and Matthew Dellavedova (Bucks).

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Squire to miss series

Nehe Milner-Skudder form Jordie Barrett.

Hurricanes: Jordie Barrett, Julian Savea, Matt Proctor, Vince Aso, Ben Lam, Beauden Barrett, Finlay Christie, Brad Shields (captain), Ardie Savea or Sam Henwood, Reed Prinsep, Murray Douglas, Michael Fatialofa, Ben May, Ricky Riccitelli, Toby Smith.

Reserves: James O’Reilly, Chris Eves, Jeff Toomaga-Allen, Sam Lousi, Gareth Evans, Jamie Booth, Jackson GardenBachop, Nehe Milner-Skudder. - NZME

All Black Liam Squire looks set to miss the June test series against France after an injury setback.

The Highlanders loose forward faces another six weeks on the sidelines with a fractured thumb, picked up when the side played the Crusaders in March. He is now expected to be back some time in June, the Otago Daily Times reports. That does not bode well for Squire’s chances of appearing in the All Blacks’ series against France, which starts on June 9 and concludes on June 22. The Highlanders have six games remaining before that series, however, he come into it with very little game time should he be fit and chosen. “He had his cast taken off and under another scan it hadn’t quite set how it was supposed to,” assistant coach Mark Hammett said. “So unfortunately it had to be reset and that reset the start date as well.” Squire has played 15 tests since making his debut in 2016.

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■ RUGBY

Celtic holds on for victory

By Matt MarkhaM

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Celtic have proven their early season form in the Combined Country Rugby competition was no fluke by downing defending champions Southbridge in an Anzac Day clash at Celtic yesterday.

Most form analysts would have expected the multiple-time champions to have made light work of the green and white machine, who, despite winning their first four matches on the trot, hadn’t faced a real serious competition winning side other than Saracens who beat them on Saturday.

But Shane Enright’s men, whether buoyed by the Anzac spirit of the day or just hungry after their first defeat of the season four days earlier, played like men possessed, especially on attack where they withstood barrage after barrage of attack from the Southbridge defence.

Things started solidly – almost too good, some might have thought.

Paovale Sofai managed to stroll his way over the try line after just seven minutes of play after the powerhouse Celtic scrum produced a tighthead that the All Blacks pack would have been proud of and then, when Nathan McCloy waltzed over 15 minutes later, after an impressive midfield break, it was all of a sudden 14-0 and Southbridge were in trouble.

They managed to produce plenty of opportunities and then were rewarded with an unconverted try of their own, but squandered as

Celtic’s Paovale Sofai works his way through the Southbridge defence yesterday. many opportunities as they created.

Things went from bad to worse shortly into the second half, when, despite being down to 14 men, Celtic struck first again – this time through flying winger Brian Matoramusha.

The try-scoring machine found himself on his own to one side of the scrum with three defenders in front of them but managed to work his way through all of them

■ RUGBY

Habana to retire at end of French season South Africa great Bryan Habana is to retire at the end of the season after being unable to force his way back into the Toulon team.

Habana underwent surgery to repair a long-standing knee injury last year but since recovering has found his path back into the starting side at his French club blocked by the likes of Chris Ashton and Josua Tuisova.

The 34-year-old will retire as the Springboks’ leading tryscorer with 67 and three short of Victor Matfield’s record of 127 for caps won by a South African.

He was a World Cup winner in 2007 and was also named the world’s best player in the same year.

“The inevitable moment has come knocking on my door and I’ve welcomed it in for a drink..” he said on Instagram.

“It’s been more than a year of hoping, trying, pushing and willing to get back on the field for one last time, to taste the

sweet victory or encounter that gut-wrenching despair.

“To hear the roar of the crowd or grab the pill out of the air. To make that last bone crunching tackle or score that last game winning try. But it’s unfortunately just not to be.

“I, like most, would have liked my career to have ended differently, but sometimes things don’t turn out quite the way we hope for.

“So at the end of this season, it’s time to say goodbye and thank you to the game I so dearly love..”

Habana’s last Test appearance was in 2016, when he was also vice-captain, but South Africa’s decision to rely less on overseas-based players undermined his hope of adding to his 124 caps.

He made his debut at Twickenham in 2004 and developed into one of the sport’s most lethal finishers, his electric pace and eye for an intercept making him a deadly opponent.

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to score and when McCloy added the extras – the mountain became that much larger for Southbridge to climb.

They did score two tries to bring the game to within two points but were unable to penetrate the Celtic defence late in the game which stood tall as it had done for most of the match.

To single out any one player from the Celtic side would be an injustice to the team performance

and with that confidence buildup they will now push towards a finals spot in the championship.

In other action from the day’s round, Rakaia suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of Prebbleton who are enjoying a good run against Mid Canterbury sides this season.

Prebbleton proved too strong for last season’s runners up, winning 38-21 with all of Rakaia’s points coming from Tom Han-

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ham-Carter who scored three tries and kicked three conversions.

Southern, who will host Rakaia in a mouth-watering clash on Saturday, grabbed maximum points from their match with Rolleston, winning 45-7 and Hampstead remained winless with a 32-17 loss to Ohoka in North Canterbury.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): On this emotionally stretchy day, time feels elastic, too. Forever can mean lifetimes or seconds. So don’t worry about how long a thing takes. The flow of doing it... that’s what matters.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): So many social constructs are well-meaning traditions that, for some reason, have lost their purpose, as far as you’re concerned. They no longer do what they’re supposed to.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): The small space between the sleep and the dream holds the most concentrated stuff of your day. Who or what inhabits that space now? There’s more to be done about this, and you’re ready to try.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Comebacks are stronger than setbacks. You’ll be thinking about a past defeat. The tides have changed. The scene is different, and there’s optimism in you, too. If you try again, much will go right about it.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Your communication style is an easy thing to love. You listen without interrupting, speak without accusing, express without dominating. If everyone were like you, peace would spread.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You’ll decide what to do based on who will be there. You’ll think about how different people highlight different aspects of your personality. You’ll prioritise the people who bring out your sense of play.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): All you have to do is an internet search to know you are not alone in your difficulties. Someone in your immediate circle can relate to your problem more than you might have guessed. Speak up.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Some people smile when it rains, while others run for cover. It depends on the day, your mood, whom you’re with, what you’re wearing... there is no one-sizefits-all response to life’s weather.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): When the pressure is on, you do the right thing. But when the pressure is off – that can be more challenging, because people get used to high stakes. Creativity will solve it. You have plenty of that!

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The biggest heartbreaker isn’t a person, it’s an expectation. Expectations are easier to manage than people. Use what you know to get ahead of potential disappointment and cut it off at the pass.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): It’s funny how quickly you forget what you’re good at, what you’ve solved before. Write things down. Friends from the past who can remind you of your greatness are invaluable.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): There’s the aim to get the go ahead, to earn the amount. Then there’s the deeper aim. To live fully and gracefully and beautifully. It’s the mission inside the mission.

ACROSS 7. Car (Roller) Eric takes out due to mistake in calculation (8,5) 8. There are twice the number of candidates for bookkeeping (6,5) 12. Turns to marijuana smokes left by the East once (6) 14. The whole lot get semi-merged when it’s hot (6) 16. It irritates women who spell but lack a leader (6) 18. It makes one cross a variety of ranges (6) 19. Informal way to let one go: simple, too (4-3-4) 23. Unceasingly made strange, vilely distorted (13) DOWN 1. Is dressed in no end of lace confection on the day (4) 2. In back-up, an Academician can show Malayan craft (4) 3. Rebukes one for the loss CD makes (6) 4. Changes the sound made by communion tables (6) 5. Worry as to what one may find on a stringed instrument (4) 6. The Right will attempt to conceal nothing (4) 9. One holding commission by force, if necessary (7) 10. Right to promise, having lost one set of child’s clothing (7) 11. Gets sling in which babe may be carried (4) 12. Run one in and bring about utter collapse (4) 13. In every enterprise necessary, show some spirit (3) 15. One will be soundly deserving of the ballot-box (3) 17. Naval rating changing name as required (6) 18. Checks accounts for fraud, it seems, internally (6) 19. In iron, four can add one to that (4) 20. See Ireland before it takes one in (4) 21. In India, old money went to the King of Siam (4) 22. Some egg on one’s dress, one is told (4)

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Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian

CUNNEEN, Malcolm Richard – On April 23, 2018 passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 88 years. Much loved and loving husband of June for 63 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Philippa and Murray Grayburn, Chris and Julie Cunneen, and Janey and Alistair Chapman.

Much loved and respected Grandad of Matthew and Marie-Claire, and Sarah Grayburn; Hayley Cunneen and Rob McGuinness, Sean, and Andrew Cunneen; Emma and Henry Ross, and Tim Chapman. Great Grandad to Ruby and Toby Ross who adored “Their Grandad.”

Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Now with his parents Eileen and Malcolm (Jerry) Cunneen, his brother Bishop John Cunneen and his sister Millicent Gresham.

Rest in peace, will be sadly missed.

Messages to Cunneen family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

In lieu of flowers donations to 13 Min, Christchurch Hospital Helipad. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Malcolm’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton TOMORROW Friday, April 27, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private interment.

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FORD, Allan Henry – On April 22, 2018, passed away peacefully at Ashburton, with his family by his side. Aged 91 years.

Much loved husband of the late Betty. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Roberta, Wayne and Kerry, Grant and Ruth and loved Grandad of Nichola, Michael, and Matthew; Ryan, and Logan; Daniel, and Tim and all his great grandchildren. Messages to 12 Country Place, Ashburton 7700. At Allan’s request a private service has been held.

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A high is passing over the country, as a cold front approaches the southwest of the South Island this evening. The ridge moves to the east early tomorrow with a northeast flow developing over the country.

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6am Avatar – The Last Airbender 3 6:25 Ben 10 – Alien Force 6:50 Kung Fu Panda – Legends Of Awesomeness 3 0 7:15 League Of Super Evil 0 7:40 Duck Dodgers 3 8:05 Max Steel 3 8:30 Henry Danger 3 8:55 The Moe Show 0 9:20 Jeopardy 3 9:50 The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Escape To The Country 3 12:40 Ed PGR 0 1:35 Married With Children PGR 2:05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3:30 Jeopardy 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 5pm Frasier 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm American Restoration 0 6:30 Pawn Stars 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Paddington Station 24/7 0 8:30 Bull PGR When Bull represents a teenager arrested for robbing a jewellery store with an older man she disappeared with 18 months ago, he must persuade the jury that she was manipulated. 0 9:30 Madam Secretary PGR 0 10:30 Conviction PGR 0 11:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR The best of Stephen Colbert’s satire and comedy, discussing politics, entertainment, business, and more.

12:30 The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

1am Closedown

MOVIES GREATS 7:40 Black Sheep MVL 2006 Horror. Oliver Driver, Tammy Davis, Danielle Mason.

9:05 Aeon Flux MVL 2005 Action. Charlize Theron, Marton Csokas, Jonny Lee Miller, Frances McDormand.

10:40 The Terminal PGC 2004 Drama. Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stanley Tucci. 12:45 Along Came A Spider MV 2001 Thriller. Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter, Michael Wincott. 2:25 The Five-Year Engagement M 2012 Comedy Romance.

Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Chris Pratt. 4:30 Friends With Benefits 16LS 2011 Comedy.

Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis.

6:20 The Last Castle MVL 2001 Drama. Robert Redford, James Gandolfini.

8:30 Hostel M 2005 Horror.

Three backpackers travel to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of what awaits them. Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson.

10:05 Magic Mike 16LS 2012 Comedy Drama.

Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Olivia Munn.

11:55 Hall Pass 16LS 2011 Comedy.

FRIDAY 1:40 The Last Castle MVL 2001 Drama.

3:50 Nothing But Trailers MVLSC 4:20 Hostel M 2005 Horror. 5:55 Magic Mike 16LS 2012 Comedy Drama.

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6:30 Waiata Mai 6:40 Dora Matatoa 2 7:10 Huhu 7:20 Nia’s Extraordinary Life 7:30 Polyfest Kapa Haka 7:40 Pukana 3 2 7:50 Cube 8am Te Kaea 3 2 8:30 KaweKorero 3 9am Swagger 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Kai Ora 3 10:30 Celebrity Playlist 3 11am Waka Huia 3 Noon F School Of Hard Knocks PGR 12:30 Billy T James AO 3 1pm The GC PGR 3 1:30 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Waiata Mai 3:10 Dora Matatoa 2 3:40 Huhu 3:50 Nia’s Extraordinary Life 3 4pm Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 4:10 Pukana 3 4:20 Cube 3 4:30 Patapatai 5pm Waka Huia 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Mataatua – Senior Kapa Haka 6:30 Te Kaea 3 2

6am The Living Room 7am Junk Gypsies 7:30 Love Nature – Jarunee The Singing Ape 8:30 American Pickers 9:30 Food Safari – Earth 10am Cheese Slices 10:30 Flipping Bangers 11:30 Saving Lives At Sea 12:30 Alone AO 1:30 Vintage Hunter 2:30 Ozzy And Jack’s World Detour 3:30 Love Nature – Baby Animals Around The World 4:30 Destination Flavour Singapore 5pm Shane Delia Recipes For Life 5:30 American Pickers 6:30 Bondi Vet In Bundaberg, Queensland, Tim has arrived just in time to see a rare event. Female loggerhead turtles have started to lay their eggs.

7pm KaweKorero 7:30 F Kitchen Kura 3 8pm KTK – Next Level 3 8:30 Sidewalk Karaoke PGR 3 9pm My Party Song The Modern Maori Quartet and their guests sing some of the greatest party songs.

10pm F Ka Tu Ka Korero 10:30 Mataatua – Senior Kapa Haka

7:30 Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle Despite freezing conditions and near-death experiences, Ben discovers how the Cofer family have made a huge impact in remote Outer Mongolia by leaving the comforts of America.

8:30 Sarah Off The Grid 9:30 Trust Me I’m A Doctor 10:30 American Pickers

11pm Te Kaea 3 Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 11:30 KaweKorero 3 Inside news from at home and around the globe.

Midnight Closedown

11:30 Destination Flavour Singapore Midnight Shane Delia Recipes For Life 12:30 Junk Gypsies 1am Bondi Vet 2am Love Nature – Baby Animals Around The World 3am Vintage Hunter 4am Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle 5am Sarah Off The Grid

SKY SPORT 1 6am #SkySpeed 6:30 Motorsport – Supercars Championship (HLS) Phillip Island 500. 7am Motorsport – Supercars Championship (HLS) Phillip Island 500. 7:30 Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) Valero Texas Open Event. 8:30 Challenge Series (HLS) 9am Golf – Asian Tour (HLS) Panasonic Open Japan. 10am Cricket – IPL (HLS) Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings. 10:30 Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Storm v Warriors.

12:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Dragons v Roosters.

1pm Football – UEFA Champions League (RPL) Semifinal Two - Bayern v Real Madrid.

3pm UFC Now 4pm The Ultimate Fighter 5pm Rugby – Super Rugby (RPL) Waratahs v Lions. 7pm The Breakdown 8pm The Crowd Goes Wild 8:30 Team Talk 9pm Fox Sports News 9:30 Cricket – IPL (HLS) Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings.

10pm Hold Back The River Special 10:30 Haati Grassroots Rugby 11:30 Team Talk

FRIDAY

Midnight The Breakdown 1am Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Blues v Highlanders.

1:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Reds v Chiefs. 2am L Cycling – Tour De Romandie Stage Two. 4am InCycle 4:30 Haati Grassroots Rugby 5:30 The Darts Show

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

SKY SPORT 2 6am Bowls – Premier League (HLS) Day Three.

7am Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Dragons v Roosters.

7:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Storm v Warriors.

8am Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Eels v Sea Eagles.

10am Motorcycling – FIM Superbike World Championship (HLS) 10:30 Motorcycling – FIM Superbike World Championship (HLS) 11am Motorcycling – MotoGP (HLS) Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas.

11:30 #SkySpeed Noon Cricket – IPL (RPL) Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings.

3:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Reds v Chiefs.

4pm Super League Fulltime 4:30 Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Dragons v Roosters.

6:30 Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Storm v Warriors.

8:30 The Kiwi League Show 9pm L Rugby League – NRL Rabbitohs v Broncos.

From ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

11:55 The Late Show With Matty Johns FRIDAY 1am The Ultimate Fighter 2am UFC Main Event 3am Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Storm v Warriors. 3:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Rabbitohs v Broncos. 4am The Back Page 5am Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Dragons v Roosters.

5:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Storm v Warriors.

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DISCOVERY 6:35 Deadliest Catch PG Poisoned at Sea. 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Bad Ass 2. 9:10 Alaska – The Last Frontier M Circle of Life. 10am Outback Opal Hunters PG 10:50 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 11:40 Swamp Murders M Missouri River Murder.

12:30 Blood Relatives M I, Thee Dead. 1:20 The 1980s – The Deadliest Decade M The Real Fatal Attraction. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 How Do They Do It? PG 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG 13-Metre Monsters. 4:45 Finding Escobar’s Millions PG The Don. 5:40 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Stung. 6:35 Gold Rush PG Broken. 7:30 Gold Rush PG Of Monsters and Men. 8:30 Finding Escobar’s Millions PG The Prisoner.

9:25 Moonshiners M Highway to Hell. 10:15 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 11:05 Naked And Afraid M 11:55 The 1980s – The Deadliest Decade M FRIDAY 12:45 Blood Relatives M 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:20 How Do They Do It? PG 5:45 MythBusters PG

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Sport

Regan Lilley has his eye on the prize after a recent win at the Canterbury Boxing Championships.

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Lilley a Canty champ He’s nowhere near as big as Joseph Parker, nor does he yet punch like Anthony Joshua, but Ashburton boxer Regan Lilley is definitely headed in the right direction in his chosen sport.

The 12-year-old, who boxes out of the Ashburton Boxing Club, was recently crowned a Canterbury champion after he produced a successful bout at the Canter-

bury Boxing Championships in Christchurch.

Fighting in the cadet male novice, 57kg class, Lilley breezed his way through the competition, winning his battle with Farsha Rafooli of Christchurch by a refereestopped contest – which basically put means that he was too powerful for his opponent.

Coach Royden Leath said that Lilley had made big progress in the ring and looked set for a big future.

“He’s got immense potential in the ring,” Leath said.

“He was just simply too powerful for his opponent at the Canterbury championships.”

Megan Hurley was also victorious at the

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championships due to that fact there was no one to fight her in the 64kg class.

All preparations this boxing season are leading towards the big night for the Ashburton Boxing Club in August when they hold their own championships in the Celtic Clubrooms – a night which Leath said is fast growing as one of the big nights on the Canterbury boxing calendar.

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