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Jon Dehler and his mobility dog Raki getting their dose of mountain medicine up on Mt Hutt skifield. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 220620-SS-100

Skiing all in a day’s work for Raki By Susan Sandys

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Getting pats from skiers on Mt Hutt is all in a hard day’s work for Raki the Australian shepherd cross. The blue-eyed canine is a mobility dog for his Methven owner Jon Dehler, and as such finds himself the centre of attention every time the pair get out on the slopes. Dehler is an incomplete paraplegic after complications returned from a spinal cord injury he suffered in a dirt bike accident in 1999. He has some walking ability, and while he cannot use the Mt Hutt chair-

lifts, he finds trudging up slopes in ski boots, which offer reinforcement and support, and then skiing down again, is good for building strength in his legs. Dehler said as soon as he got Raki as a puppy, he found he was a great help in his summer job of building, and would retrieve tools for him. Then as he started to go to Mt Hutt, Raki did not mind waiting in the carpark for his owner to return from skiing, as long as he got a run in the snow at the end of the day. “If he gets out in the snow for a play he loves it, then he’s happy.” Being in the snow was already an

addiction for his owner, who has been working in ski shops ever since he left school, and it soon became an addiction for Raki as well. Thanks to Mt Hutt, Dehler was able to take Raki skiing with him, and Raki carries items Dehler needs in a pack, and helps retrieve ski gear. Dehler calls Mt Hutt his “daily dose of mountain medicine”, and he and Raki visit a few times each week, getting in two to three hours each time. “He’s quite a social dog, and loves getting pats from people, it’s nice to have that interaction with people too,” Dehler said.

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Grab your trolley, get set, go By Sue Newman

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Mark Swaney is having a birthday, but he won’t be the one receiving gifts. He’ll actually be the one doing the giving, when one of his customers takes over his Allenton Fresh store and shops for free. To celebrate the first anniversary of his store, Swaney will hold a one minute trolley dash next Wednesday, where one shopper will be able to grab as many grocery items as they can in those 60 seconds and walk out of the store without paying a cent. Qualifying is simple – shop in the store this week and spend $20 or buy one of the highlighted store specials. For every $20 you spend you receive one entry. And on Monday Swaney will take the bucket full of entries to the Ashburton Police Station where the winner will be drawn. The mad dash around the Allenton store will start at 1pm on Wednesday, and while cigarettes, alcohol and a few other items will be off the list, it’s basically open slather, he said. The grabber will only be able to

take one of each item, but other than that the shop floor will be theirs for a trolley run that starts and ends at the store’s Harrison Street front door. If they do their homework first and choose wisely, Swaney believes the lucky shopper could be in for a grocery windfall that’s close to $1000 in retail value. He’s been meeting the grocery needs of the people of Allenton for almost five years, but changed store brand one year ago, and it’s that new life as an independent grocery retailer he’s celebrating. “We’ll make an announcement of the winner on Monday and hope it’s one of our regular shoppers,” he said. And if the winner is one of the many elderly people who call Allenton Fresh their local, Swaney said they’ll be given assistance if needed so they’r’e not disadvantaged by being a little slower in getting around the store. The grocery grab comes at a cost, but it’s a cost Swaney said he’s happy to pay. “We’re just happy to support our customers. This is a way we can pay them back, a way we can pass something back to our customers.”

Allenton Fresh owner Mark Swaney stocking up his shelves ahead of his store’s first birthday celebration trolley grab. PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 240620-SN-0005

Ashburton Guardian confirms publication day changes The Ashburton Guardian has confirmed its decision to move to a three-day-a-week publication. Earlier this month, the business, which has served the Ashburton District for more than 140 years, outlined its plan to change the course of direction by shifting from the current six days of publication per week to a new-look three-day publication schedule. On Tuesday, owner and publisher, Bruce Bell, confirmed to staff that after a robust consultation period involving feedback from staff, readers, advertisers and also the wider Ashburton District community, that it was the intention of the business to push forward with the proposed decision. It will see the Guardian change from its Monday to Saturday publication cycle in August to a

Bruce Bell Wednesday, Friday and Saturday model with a strong focus on local news and stories. “We have received feedback from all corners of the community, and for that we are grateful,” Bell said. “All comments, suggestions

and ideas were carefully weighed up on their individual merits before we reached our final decision this week. “In order to remain a viable business, this is a path that we must take and while disappointing to lose the daily news element, we are excited about the prospect of bringing to the district a newlook Ashburton Guardian which encompasses a strong community feel and allows us to produce a better product than we have before.” The final edition of the current format of the Guardian will be on Saturday, August 1 with the first edition of the new-look publication arriving with readers on Wednesday, August 5. Ashburton Guardian editor, Matt Markham, said the change gave the team of journalists, con-

Matt Markham tributors and the wider staff of the business the opportunity to do something never seen before in this district. “For as long as anyone cares to remember, we’ve been a daily newspaper – covering the dayto-day events of this district, but

it’s time for a change and my full support is with Bruce and this decision. “We now have the exciting task of stripping the current version of the Guardian right back and building it into something new, fresh and exciting while still staying true to our core values of bringing the news of this district that matters to the people. “The intention is that each of the three editions each week will still have all the important things covered that the community wants to know about right from local government through to sport, but it’s going to be done differently and even better than it has before.” The Guardian will be in touch with its subscribers in the coming weeks to talk through what it means to forward subscriptions.

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Cones, mud and diggers, welcome to Ashburton’s CBD

By Sue Newman

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It’s a long, messy and disruptive project, but by summer, the umdergrounding work in Ashburton’s central business district will be completed. Currently driving around Ashburton’s inner town is a constantly changing puzzle as Cass, Burnett and Tancred streets take their turn to be dug up to allow new water and stormwater pipes to be laid. But that work is progressing on schedule with the above ground phase of work now close to starting, Ashburton District Council infrastructure general manager Neil McCann said. As the project has progressed McCann said council staff and contractors Tru-Line Civil Ltd had met regularly with business owners in the affected areas to ensure they were informed about work schedules and also to give them an opportunity to voice any concerns they may have. At a meeting on Wednesday parking was one of the major issues, with people concerned about the impact on trade from

In spite of less than ideal conditions for contractors, work is well down the track on underground pipe laying in stage one, of the Ashburton CBD revitalisation project. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 250620-SS-011

the loss of car parking space. “We’ve taken this on board and we’ve said we’ll ask the contrac-

tors not to cone areas off and park diggers on parking spaces at the weekend and at night.

We’re trying to be very conscious of all of their concerns,” McCann said.

There were also complaints that on wet days mud from kerb side trenches was being tracked into shops, he said and the council would look at measures that could be undertaken to alleviate this. While diggers were working on Burnett and Tancred Street most of the underground work had been completed on Cass Street and contractors would be moving on to creating rain gardens and undertaking other above ground work, McCann said. Cass Street had been a major project in itself, because it was the main route for water, waste water, fibre and electrical cables that were fed down side streets from East Street. When work teams moved onto East Street, there would be less disruption as there were fewer pipes to replace, he said. In carrying out the town centre project, McCann said contractors were working around other inner town projects such as the rebuild of the MSA restaurant and meeting rooms and developments on the Eastfield site.

Community support wins the day By Matt Markham

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Some good old fashioned community spirit has outweighed an otherwise frustrating and disappointing past few days for Mountain Bike Ashburton. President James Reid spent Tuesday night on the track updating maps for trail riders and left with a fully operational riverside track, only to be informed on Wednesday morning that extensive damage had been done to one of the bridges on the track overnight. “It’s pretty disappointing really,” Reid said. “There’s a lot of work that goes into building and maintaining the track and for things like this to happen is really frustrating.” The vandalism completely destroyed

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the bridge, leaving behind a mess and making it impossible for riders to get across without getting off their bikes and walking across. But the club has been left buoyed by the support and offers of assistance from those within the community in the wake of the discovery – which should mean that the committee doesn’t have to dip into their own pocket to see the bridge resurrected. “It’s been incredible, we’ve had support from all over the place, ACL have been amazing, they’ve said they’ll see if they’ve got a culvert that they can put down there to get it back up and running as soon as possible and if not, they’ll sort something else. “We’ve had the local group, Phat Bastards Pushbike Inc, pledge $1000 towards

the rebuild and a whole heap of offers of timber and material. “It makes a situation like this that little bit better, and it’s great to see the community rallying together to get it fixed.” It’s been a tough few months for the mountain bike group, who had to cancel their annual six-hour race which serves as their major fundraiser each year but Reid said they were still hoping to hold a number of events before the end of the year. Ashburton Police were notified of the vandalism but were unable to provide an update to the Guardian yesterday on how investigations were progressing. Right – Damage sustained to the Mountain Bike Ashburton track earlier this week. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Eight-seater lift pondered By Susan Sandys

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Mt Hutt is investigating replacing its quad chairlift as it looks to a future serving growing numbers of skiers. Patronage at the ski area has increased in recent years, and a new chairlift is on management’s radar as part of longterm infrastructure improvements. The old quad could be replaced with a more modern and detachable lift, seating up to eight people per chair. Ski area manager James McKenzie said the current quad chairlift was a high-capacity, good people-mover, and there was still some life in it yet. However, it was going to be upgraded at some point, most likely with a modern highly-capable detachable lift, one which got up and running quickly and was robust in the face of the severe conditions typical of skifields such as icing events. “We don’t want to leave it too long, I can’t be too committal about when it’s going to happen, but it’s definitely on our radar for sure,” McKenzie said. “We want to make sure whatever we put in, is something that services well for many decades.” The lift was not necessarily the next big thing the ski area was planning, with other projects on the list such as continuing with snowmaking improvements, cycling the grooming fleet and

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Cutting expenditure from next year’s budget won’t substantially affect the way the Ashburton District runs, but it will ease the rates pain for property owners. As part of reducing the impact of Covid-19 on the community, district councillors agreed the planned rates increase of 5 per cent would be too much for some and decided to cut what they could from the council’s budget. They pared that increase back

Crash charges Police confirmed yesterday that one person has been charged following a crash on Bridge Street, Rakaia in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, June 21. However, as the matter is before the Youth Court Police will not be confirming any further details. Of the patients involved in this incident, one has been discharged and one is in a stable condition. Six requested privacy.

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The quad chairlift has served generations of skiers at Mt Hutt, but investigations are under way for a more modern and state-of-the-art chairlift. PHOTO PATRICK FALLON improving the access road. One of the limitations recognised with the current quad was the challenge it presented to learners transitioning from the Magic Carpet. Stoppages could occur in the case of skiers facing difficulties getting on and off. “It’s definitely an area we are very aware of,” McKenzie said. The lift is not detachable, meaning its speed at the loading bay can not be separately slowed down. The time between chairs rotating though the bay is seven seconds, compared to nine seconds for a six-seater

chairlift, and 12 seconds for an eight-seater chairlift. McKenzie said an eight-seater ticked more boxes in terms of what would be the ideal replacement lift, however, that was also the most expensive. Mt Hutt’s increasing patronage, following smaller skier numbers after the Canterbury Earthquakes, meant it could give consideration to significant infrastructure improvements. However, this had to be factored in with the wider picture of NZSki’s three ski areas and the effect of the current pandemic on tourism.

MORE SNOW More snow is on the horizon for Mt Hutt, with about 20 centimetres likely from a storm on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. A 70-centimetre snowfall last week set the ski area up for winter and it has had record skier numbers so far this season. The ski area had its scheduled two closed days for the week yesterday and today, fitting in with dismal weather conditions of sleety rain.

Council locks in rates rise at 2.56 per cent By Sue Newman

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to 2.56 per cent and at yesterday’s council meeting cemented that decision when they signed off the 2020/2021 annual plan. In easing ratepayer pain, councillors dramatically reduced funding to Experience Mid Canterbury, and did not increase the amount of money given to its community agencies the Ashburton Art Gallery, Ashburton Trust Event Centre and Safer Ashburton. In addition council staff will receive only minimal wage and salary increases.

In reducing the rates increase, mayor Neil Brown said there would be no reduction in the levels of service to the community and neither would important projects be delayed. The impact of Covid-19 would be much further reaching than just this year, Brown said and would impact on the council’s review of its 10-year long-term plan. This is its work programme and budget that drives the amount needed in rates each year. As they signed off on next year’s

rate rise, councillors also agreed to additional short term relief for cash-strapped households that might be struggling to pay rates. For the first two instalments of the 2020/2021 year, penalties on unpaid rates have been reduced to 5 per cent but will return to 10 per cent from the third instalment. While rates will rise on average by 2.5 per cent, the bulk of that increase will be carried by rural property owners, up 3.23 per cent while Ashburton residential rates will drop by 0.67 per cent.

Police continue to investigate a spate of vehicles being broken into in Methven earlier this week. Police received three reports of vehicles being broken into in Methven on 23 June. These were on Alma Place, Lochhead Crescent, and Allen Street. Numerous items were taken from the vehicles including a wallet and a pair of sunglasses. Enquiries are ongoing.

Book giveaway Judith Wilson was drawn as the lucky winner from the large number of entries from our Jock goes on Holiday giveaway. Penned by local children’s author, Christine Taylor, the book details the adventures of family dog, Jock and his many trips down into the Mackenzie. The book is available at Ashburton book retailers.

Three new cases There were three new Covid-19 cases yesterday – one in Rotorua and two in Christchurch. All are in managed isolation. One of the cases is a woman in her 30s, from Peru. She is staying in Rotorua, and was known about on Wednesday afternoon but was not part of Wednesday’s official count. She is at the Ibis. Everyone staying at the hotel is being tested and isolated. The woman arrived on June 20. She tested positive following routine testing on day three of her managed isolation. Everyone on the bus from Auckland to Rotorua is being followed up, as is the driver. They will be tested. The second case is a man in his 70s, who arrived in New Zealand on June 20. The third is a man in his 30s from India. Both these men are staying at the Commodore Hotel in Christchurch in managed isolation.

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■■ VOLUNTEER WEEK

Volunteering part of who they are By Sue Newman

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Like many charities, the business of Red Cross runs on the goodwill of its volunteers. On its books Ashburton Red Cross’ second hand clothing store has a line-up of about 26 people who take their turn to open the Burnett Street shop each day and who provide a friendly smile to clothing bargain hunters. Two of those volunteers, Irene Beach and Gillian Claydon have been on the roster for several years and both say they look forward to their time in the store. Volunteering is a wonderful way to give something back to the community, they say. For Gillian, working as a volunteer is part of who she is, part of what makes up the fabric of her life. “I really enjoy coming in here and mixing with our customers I don’t know why more women don’t do this,” she said. She’s been on the Red Cross roster for about three years and juggles the work with her other volunteer job, as babysitting grandma to three of her grandchildren. Most weeks she spends two days in the shop. Red Cross is not her first volunteer stint as she’s also given time to the Presbyterian Support volunteer driver programme.

When Irene Beach moved to Ashburton from Mt Somers she decided it was time to start giving something back to the community. Her name has been on the Red Cross shop roster for more than five years and she does double duty as a volunteer for Red Cross with time she gives to the St John Health shuttle. She’s a twice-weekly volunteer at Red Cross and said she’s built up a friendship with many of the shop’s regular customers. “They often come in the same day when you’re working and you build quite a rapport with them,” she said. The 26 volunteers give varying amounts of time behind the shop counter, but there’s a real friendship that builds up over the years, Irene said. “We all get on well together and we can have a laugh. We look forward to coming in and having a chat and we’ve always got something to tell each other.” The two women are always keen to take a look at clothing donations when they arrive and both admit to being customers as well as staff. It’s a busy place, the women say and one that’s seeing a steady build up in customers, particularly since the community came out of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Right – Ashburton Red Cross volunteers Irene Beach and Gillian Claydon are part of the network of people who keep the Ashburton District’s charities ticking over. PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 260620-SN-0056

■■CELLPHONE COVERAGE

Three new RCG cell towers Seven new cell sites have been switched on in Canterbury since the beginning of May, including two in the Ashburton District under the Rural Conectivity Group. The sites are the result of collaboration between the three mobile network operators and Crown Infrastructure Partners (CIP). The RCG is a joint venture between the three telcos and services are available over the RCG network to customers of 2degrees, Spark or Vodafone or other retailers via wholesale arrangements. These sites are in addition to two built earlier in the year, as part of a wider RCG programme that was established to connect and build essential broadband and mobile services for rural New Zealand. The RCG has plans for six more sites to be built by the end of 2020. The sites that have been made live in the Ashburton District are in Ashburton East, Ashton and Coldstream. “We are proud to have invested more than $1b in to our own 2degrees national mobile network during the last 10 years, and this covers most of the places Kiwis spend their time. “Together with the mobile industry and Government, we’re part of RCG, which is reducing the digital divide in remote areas,” 2degrees Chief Commercial Officer and RCG Board member, Paul Mathewson said. “What matters most about today’s news is what that means for Canterbury residents, especially at a time where Covid-19 has proved connectivity matters more than ever. “Some of these sites use 4G and some 3G and 4G technology, offering better mobile coverage and faster data speeds, and access to wireless broadband.” One of the sites turned on in May, Geb-

bies Valley, was the 100th RCG cell site to go live. A ribbon-cutting event was held to mark the occasion and attended by the Honourable Kris Faafoi, Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister. “Connecting Kiwis with their loved ones or the people they do business with is at the heart of what drives us at 2degrees, and we’re thrilled that fast connectivity is going to reach the areas that need it,” Matthewson said.

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■■ FALL PREVENTION

Steady as you go By Heather Mackenzie

making dinner.” Lockdown highlighted a big gap in the market around remote classes for older One-third of people over 65 will fall each people. year, get over 80 and the statistic rises to “Those with computers, and the youngfifty per cent. er set were well catered for, but it took six Dianne Moss, together with Age Concern weeks and Age Concern’s involvement, beAshburton, are working together to reduce fore morning classes appeared on TV. those numbers using the Steady As You Go “This age bracket are far more likely to programme. fall and hurt themselves if exercise routines Programme co-ordinator, Moss said are interrupted.” there is strong evidence that increasing While her co-ordinator’s role is not a volbalance, leg strength and general wellbeing unteer one, Moss said she often goes over goes a long way in preventing falls in the her allotted weekly hours and she’s fine over 65s. with that. The Otago University designed pro“I do it for the enjoyment, not the mongramme is the perfect way to achieve all ey. It is great to see everybody here, making three, she said. new friends at a time when many are losing “Those who come along can reduce their them and enjoying the power of the group.” chance of falling by as much as 29 per cent.” Moss said she regularly receives positive The hour-long class is divided up into feedback. With increased confidence and sections, all carried out while sitting or muscle strength comes more mobility that standing, nobody has to get down on the leads to a higher quality of life and often floor, Moss said. more confident drivers.” The sections are designed to target differ“You have changed my life,” they tell her. ent areas of the body and muscle groups. New members have three basic body With all the movements being performed measurements taken on arrival and they’re in a slow, controlled manner to maximise Sparrows modern range hasrepeated 10 weeks later. There is nearly almuscle use and minimiseslim-fit joint strain. ways an improvement during that time, Moss is awarecombination of our good intentions to the perfect of high-end Moss said. exercise. But often it’s the last thing on the quality Although targeted at the over 65s, Moss list and weand just affordability. don’t get round to it, she pointed out this kind of class is ideal for said. those who have had hip or knee replace“These canpersonal be carriedfit out at the Get thatexercises tailored, from ments and need to learn to walk again. home, so they can be woven into everyday suitincluding experts.at the kitchen bench when “If people have had to use a walker or life, heather.m@theguardian.co.nz

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and one in Methven. “We could not hold the classes as cheaply as we do without the lodge and church’s help in letting us use their facilities.” Each class costs $2 per person and Moss said that money belongs to the group. “Quite often if there is money left over they will go out for coffee or save it up and enjoy a Christmas lunch together.” Contact Age Concern 03 308 6817 to find out more.

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Alarmist views add nothing to debate I

’ve read with interest this past week some claims made by Forest and Bird about water quality and health risks that in my view are nothing more than scaremongering and add nothing to an informed, rational debate around water quality and offer nothing constructive to positive outcomes for the environment. The comments were in response to the removal, albeit possibly temporary, of a national bottomline of 1mg/l for Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen (DIN) in all waterways from the essential freshwater legislation. Several health claims were made and reference given to a much-debated Danish study. The claims made were alarmist at best. So, let’s unpack this a little bit to give some context on what Forest and Bird are actually calling for. Firstly, it is best to give regard to the global advice of the World Health Organisation whose standards are implemented by governments across the world in setting health standards. The WHO has recommended a maximum nitrate content in drinking water of 11.3mg/l. It is of note that this figure is not recorded to have been exceeded anywhere in Canterbury during 2020. Environment Canterbury has set a very precautionary standard of 6.9mg/l for drinking water in our region and it is that standard that now forms the targets for the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan. A nitrate level of 6.9mg/l equates to a DIN of about 6mg/l. There is no doubt that the agricultural sector has work to do to reduce nitrate loss in some catchments to achieve that target. Those requirements are clearly set out in the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan and the use of Overseer as a

Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers’ president David Clark. predictive model and the implementation of Farm Environment Plans are key parts of measuring impact and informing management technic and farm system changes to achieve the required targets. The farming community is fully on board with these plans, is making good progress in achieving these goals and, in many cases, are ahead of target. Community schemes such as Managed Aquifer Recharge are a key part of the solution. In some respects, the advancements in water use efficiency have amplified the problem as historically the borderdyke schemes lost so much water to leaching, any nitrate was diluted and washed away. Modern, highly efficient centre pivots

now result in very little irrigation water being lost to groundwater. Forest and Bird seems to believe the Government decision to not include a DIN of 1mg/l was wrong. A national bottomline of 1mg/l on all waterways in New Zealand would be a blunt tool and in my opinion ineffective. The large alpine-fed rivers, such as the Rakaia and the Rangitata, have DIN levels of 0.20.4mg/l, so all of us would agree that a DIN of 1mg/l for a large flow river such as the Rakaia, or rivers on the West Coast of much of the North Island, would be totally inappropriate and would represent significant degradation. It becomes difficult for lowland streams and small-flow

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rivers and tributaries running through fertile plains. Hinds River, for example, has a DIN of about 6mg/l as do many of the small streams on our eastern coast in Canterbury. So, what effect would a DIN of 1mg/l have on these rivers and why would farmers be opposed to such a standard? Simply put, it is a tough ask for us to be expected to be better than nature. We have water tests on farms from along the foothills, where spring water enters the farm from Department of Conservation land, with no agricultural activity upstream whatsoever that record a DIN level of 3.2mg/l. So, what is the impact for the farming sector and the community as a whole of a DIN level of

1mg/l? ECan prepared a report looking at the impact of a similar target for the Selwyn Te Waihora catchment in 2017 and concluded that to achieve such a level, land use in the whole zone would have to revert to dryland sheep grazing and that many farm businesses would be bankrupted. The report also observed that economic activity across the whole district would drop significantly. What does that look like for the Ashburton District? Those of you who have lived here for 50-60 years would remember Ashburton under a sheep and crop farming system and very few would remember Ashburton pre-irrigation. Setting us on a 10 to 20-year pathway to dryland sheep grazing would have a dramatic impact on the employment opportunities, economic activity and social wellbeing of this district. Along with bankrupted farms, many businesses, directly or indirectly associated with agriculture, would face a very bleak future. However, it would appear that this is the ambition that Forest and Bird has for our district. It is my view that setting completely unachievable targets or bottom lines have the result of achieving absolutely nothing, or, worse still, halt what progress was being made. Farmers in this district have a tough set of targets ahead of us, that is to meet groundwater standards across the district of half the recommended level of the WHO. We are fully engaged in achieving this, are investing in the best technology and infrastructure available and employing the best available management techniques, while also keeping the lights on in Ashburton.

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Bloomfield, Clark continue to back each other Health Minister David Clark says he and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield have both been let down and are now working on fixing the problems at hand. But National says the relationship between the two has broken down. The health minister has refused to apologise to Bloomfield following accusations he threw him under the bus for blunders at the border. On Wednesday Clark said Bloomfield had accepted the responsibility that the testing protocol had not been followed. Clark took responsibility for fixing the blunder. Yesterday when asked if he would apologise to Bloomfield,

he avoided answering the question. “We’re very lucky to have a public servant of his calibre in the role that he is in. I have confidence in him. I stand by my comments of yesterday,” Clark said. He said he and Bloomfield had been let down and now they were focused on fixing the problems. “I have ministerial responsibility for the whole health system and I am very clear about that,” he said. National health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse said there was no doubt that mistakes had been made. “David Clark has treated Dr Bloomfield appallingly. This is a

hard working public servant who by and large has worked tremendously well through a difficult period and for him to be treated the way he was yesterday is absolutely appalling. “But given that the Director-General was the de facto minister as well as the Director-General for so long because Dr Clark was absent, I think it is an appalling response to a public servant who has worked tirelessly to keep this country safe,” Woodhouse said. He said Clark should take responsibility. “As ministers even when we might not have day-to-day control of what is going on ... ultimately the buck stops with them,

but there seems to be a complete disconnect between the trimmings that David Clark gets as Minister of Health and the responsibilities that go with it.” Woodhouse said it was clear that the relationship between the two had broken down. “I think Dr Bloomfield is clearly feeling completely undermined by his minister and does not feel the minister has his back,” he said. Woodhouse called Clark “the very definition as a non-essential worker”. “We certainly need someone to be the minister of health and right now it is not David Clark,” he said. Dr Bloomfield made no com-

ment when asked about Clark’s comments about him at yesterday’s media briefing. He said he had a good working relationship with the minister. “I continue to work and support the minister and his work,” Dr Bloomfield said. “I just remain focused on, as I have since the start of this, doing the best possible job I can and we continue to remain focused on keeping New Zealanders safe ... I just want to give a shout out to my team who are working incredibly hard to continue doing that. “We’ll keep supporting the minister and all New Zealanders to keep them safe from Covid-19,” Dr Bloomfield said.

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ou’ve got to hand it to Health Minister, David Clark – the guy doesn’t lack in self-confidence. Even if it might appear to be a little more than misguided. Fresh off his antics during lockdown, which saw him give no regard whatsoever to the rules set down by his government in regard to what could and couldn’t be done during Alert Level 4, Clark threw another curveball into the mix this week. It was a curveball that hit Director General of Health Ashley Bloomfield and blasted him directly underneath an oncoming bus. Clark pointed the finger of responsibility for incredulous procedures at the borders relating to Covid-19 directly at Bloomfield. But what made it worse, and why so many people probably got riled up about his comments was that when asked if he was going to take any responsibility for what has unfolded, he refused. He didn’t take part responsibility as the Minister of Health, he didn’t even take a morsel of accountability he just threw the Director General of Health out to the wolves and whistled merrily as he walked away from the scene. Most have seen it as a dog act – a show of absolute immoral standard by a politician – and in so many ways it’s hard not to argue with them. Bloomfield, during some of the toughest times this country has faced, was the face of the people. He was the reassuring voice of reason that made people feel a little calmer each day when he appeared on our television screens. His manner endeared him to people, while Clark’s behaviour disenchanted. And for those who sit in the fan club, seeing that beacon of light tossed aside like a toy that’s been played with so much it has begun to fray, was too much to handle. One thing is for sure, Clark will have to pull a rabbit out of the hat if he’s to recover from what has unfolded over the past few months. In the thousands upon thousands of comments witnessed during that time, one hand would struggle to fill the positive ones.

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Legacy is the gift we give the world R

ecently we lost a shed in a storm on my husband’s farm. It was a big thing, parts of it were nearly a hundred years old. My husband’s grandfather had made the original shed when materials were scarce, and he had painstakingly recycled iron from 44 gallon drums and nailed to the timber framework he had built himself by hand. When it finally met its end, after surviving decades of countless storms and earthquakes, I felt a little sad that this symbolic relic of hard work and Kiwi ingenuity should finally fall. I feel the same way every spring when daffodils bloom at the site of an old house on our property. The gentleman who once lived there, a farm worker who since passed away many years ago, grew them for show. Every year daffodils pop up like defiant bursts of sunshine, in so many different shades of yellow, and a surprising array of shapes: a cheerful signal that spring has arrived. When I pick them to brighten up our home, I leave one flower on each plant as a sign of thanks and respect for the person who once planted them, a man I never

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met and whose name I do not even know. Both of these men left a legacy, so much more than a shed or a flower garden, although the tangible things they left behind remind us of their bigger impact: a farm that proudly contributes to feeding a nation, and the lessons they passed on to a family that remembers them with love and affection. Legacy is what remains of us when we are gone, it is the imprint we leave behind. Some may say our children are our legacy: they are not. Children are not possessions, and they are not bound by our aspirations and desires. Our responsibility is to give them whatever guidance and wisdom we can, and to teach them love and kindness, so hopefully they will go forward in the world as good humans. Ultimately though, the choice

is theirs and we do not own them. Legacy is the gift we give the world: and the state we leave things for those that follow. It is leaving the world better than you found it. We can interpret that very literally, and think about it in environmental terms, which we absolutely all need to do. The planet needs us to wake up now, things are dire. No one can dispute that. Our legacy can also be the way we help our communities, it can be art we create, knowledge passed onto others or facilitating the real change that needs to happen around us. Our legacy can be lofty or modest, it doesn’t matter. What does matter is living intentionally so that we are conscious of the impact we have and ensure that that impact is as positive as it can be. Every single one of us will make a difference in this world without any thought whatsoever, just by being here. That is a fact. If we are conscious of that, then we realise that each of us has a chance to control whether that impact is positive or not, and that is a powerful knowledge to

possess. We can start considering what gives our lives meaning and purpose and know that each of us has something worthwhile to contribute. No matter how seemingly small or insignificant that may seem to be, it can have a ripple effect that goes further than we could ever imagine. Buildings can fall, flowers will die and so will we all, but a legacy that is less tangible can far out last anything material. What will your legacy be? Claire Inkson is an awardwinning freelance photographer and blogger who is passionate about telling the stories of our people and landscapes through both these mediums. Claire is also passionate about Rural New Zealand: the people, the stories, the history and is dedicated to the positive promotion of New Zealand agriculture. Find her online at www.claireinkson.com The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

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’ve been a little on edge at work this week. I think the new/second hand coffee machine has a part to play in that. It does both espresso and filter coffees. I have now limited myself to one espresso and two filter coffees each morning because when I add on the lovely Grocer coffee I get spoilt with most mornings, I feel myself getting crazy eyes. The other reason for the edginess was the announcement of a new addition to our stable. NO! Manda is not pregnant again! I’m talking about the new radio station announcement. Gold is on its way to town. Well, one prong of the twopronged attack is coming to town. Gold FM will hop onto the Mix FM frequencies, which we don’t have in Ashburton and target a 45+ audience with everything from The Beatles to Bowie. Gold AM will be broadcast on the Radio Sport AM frequencies and will have a Rural/Sports talk style breakfast show. As much as I started thinking of all the clichés I’ve heard over the years regarding only worrying about the things you can change, I was quietly freaking out just a little. “This is gonna take a bite into my listening pie,” I was thinking. The more I stopped and thought things over though, I

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came up with ‘if I’m going to lose any ears it may as well go to one of our stations’. I asked my boss in Auckland what it meant for radio listeners in our region and he fired this back to me. Ashburton’s breakfast radio listeners are about to be spoilt for choice when it comes to options to tune into heartland focused radio shows. Not only will they have the super local Mid Canterbury focused breakfast on Hokonui Ashburton 92.5FM and 96.5FM with Hoops, they’ll also have the option to listen to the brand new nationwide Gold AM Country Sport Breakfast with Lee Piper – broadcast from our studios in Dunedin. Because it’s broadcast right around New Zealand, The Country Sport Breakfast on 702AM will be national in its content but still very much focused on topics relevant to listeners right across heartland New Zealand – it’ll also feature a healthy dose of great sport stories and interviews too. To be fair, it sounds like a

great addition to our stable. So, I’ll just keep doing what I’m doing by being as ‘local’ as possible and if that doesn’t work out, I’ll activate plan B. Hoops – the Freelance DJ. We obviously have some competition in the market already with DJ Dave, and some others, so I’ll need to think outside the square. I think there’s an untapped market waiting for me in our region and with a few song lyric tweaks I think I’ll have it cornered in no time. The Church Social. Here’s the playlist of funky tunes I have lined up to date. • Sharp Blessed Man • Smells Like Holy Spirit • Livin’ on a Lord’s Prayer • Walk Like a Presbyterian • Play That Funky Music, Choir Boy • Can’t Bible Me Love • It’s Raining Amen • I Wanna Dance With Psalmbody • Baby Got Baptism

Phill Hooper Keeping my day job (Hopefully) Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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Oxygen tank shortage fears The world faces a shortage of oxygen concentrators as the number of Covid-19 cases worldwide nears the 10 million mark, the World Health Organisation says. “Many countries are now experiencing difficulties obtaining oxygen concentrators,” WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference. “Demand is currently outstripping supply.” The new coronavirus has hit 9.3 million people and killed more than 480,000 so far and is rising by about 1 million cases per week. This has pushed oxygen demand to 88,000 large cylinders per day, or 620,000 cubic metres of oxygen, Tedros said. The sudden rise has created a dearth of oxygen concentrators needed to support breathing of Covid-19 patients suffering from respiratory distress. The health agency has purchased 14,000 oxygen concentrators from manufacturers and plans to send them to 120

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (inset) has raised concerns about world levels of oxygen concentrators. countries in coming weeks, Tedros said. A further 170,000 concentrators – valued at some $100 million – will be potentially available over the next six months.

The head of the WHO emergencies programme, Dr Mike Ryan, meanwhile said the pandemic in many Latin

American countries was still intense as deaths in the region surpassed 100,000 this week. Many countries had experienced 25-50 per cent increases in cases in the past week, he said. “I would characterise the situation in the Americas in general as still evolving, not having reached its peak yet, and likely to result in sustained numbers of cases and continued deaths,” he said. The United States has criticised WHO’s handling of the pandemic, calling the agency “China-centric”. President Donald Trump demanded an immediate review and reforms and has pledged to quit the Geneva-based body. European governments are also working with the United States on an overhaul plan. While Tedros has pledged accountability and a post-pandemic review, Ryan said on Wednesday the agency was holding internal talks over its actions including what it has learned about controlling the virus.

Kids for Biebers? Justin and Hailey Bieber are talking “more and more” about starting a family. The Yummy hitmaker and the 23-year-old model married in September 2018, and it has now been claimed they’re discussing having children together, as sources say the topic has become a “very real conversation” for the happy couple. A source said: “Justin and Hailey have been talking more and more about wanting to start a family together. Having kids in the near future has become a very real conversation between them.” Justin, 26, and Hailey have been vocal about wanting to start a family together in the past.

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Qantas to cut at least 6000 staff Qantas will cut at least 6000 jobs, including cabin crew and ground staff, as part of its longterm response to the coronavirus pandemic. Another 15,000 employees will continue to be stood down without pay over the coming months, particularly those associated with its international operations, as the pandemic prevents almost all international travel. Chief executive Alan Joyce said the decision was painful to make, but also necessary if the airline was to survive the impact of the pandemic. In a release to the Australian Stock Exchange, Qantas said about 100 of its aircraft would be grounded for up to 12 months, with some for longer. The airline will permanently retire its remaining six Boeing 747 aircraft, six months ahead of schedule, and defer deliver-

ies of new Airbus A321neo and Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Joyce said that the fallout from the pandemic would affect the airline sector for many years to come. “Right now all airlines are in the middle of the biggest crisis our industry has ever faced,” he said. He said the crisis had hit Qantas “very hard” and that “the impact will be felt for a long time”.

Joyce said the airline planned to get back to 40 per cent of its pre-crisis domestic flying from July, and “hopefully more in the months that follow”. He said he hoped that about half of its 15,000 workers that had been stood down would be working again by the end of the year. The company was having “good discussions” with the federal government about possibly extending JobKeeper or

some other form of support for workers in the aviation industry stood down for an extended period, he said. “We’re also in dialogue with state and territory governments about their border openings because, once that happens, we can get more of our people back to work,” he said. The moves are designed to reduce costs by $15 billion during an expected three-year period of lower activity, and then result in $1 billion per year of ongoing cost savings from the 2023 financial year. Qantas also announced plans to raise up to $1.9 billion from investors. Joyce said it was the company’s first equity raising in a decade “and once we have recovered, this capital will help us take advantage of opportunities that emerge”.

International Monetary Fund’s dire predictions The coronavirus pandemic has caused wider and deeper damage to economic activity than first thought, the International Monetary Fund says, prompting the institution to slash its 2020 global output forecasts further. The IMF said it now expects 2020 global output to shrink by 4.9 per cent, compared with a 3.0 per cent contraction predicted in April, when it used data available as widespread business lockdowns were just getting into

full swing. A recovery in 2021 also will be weaker, with global growth forecast at 5.4 per cent for the year compared to 5.8 per cent in the April forecast. The IMF said, however, that a major new outbreak in 2021 could shrink the year’s growth to a barely perceptible 0.5 per cent. Although many economies have begun to reopen, the Fund said that the unique characteristics of lockdowns and social distancing have

conspired to hit both investment and consumption. “We are definitely not out of the woods. We have not escaped the Great Lockdown,” IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath told a news conference. “Given this tremendous uncertainty, policymakers should remain vigilant.” The IMF views the current recession as the worst since the 1930s Great Depression, during which global GDP shrink 10 per cent, but Go-

pinath said that the $US10 trillion in fiscal support and massive easing by central banks had so far prevented large-scale bankruptcies. More support will be needed, she added. China, where businesses started reopening in April and new infections have been minimal, is the only major economy now expected to show positive growth in 2020, now forecast at 1.0 per cent compared to 1.2 per cent in the April forecast.

Age no barrier to marriage Dennis Quaid and Laura Savoie are married. The 66-year-old actor and Laura, 27 – who got engaged in October – eloped to Santa Barbara, California, and tied the knot at a seaside resort on June 2. Dennis – who originally planned to marry Laura in Hawaii, but changed their plans because of the coronavirus pandemic said: “Just looking into her eyes, she was the most stunning bride.” The loved-up couple first met at a business event before they began dating in May last year, and Dennis was immediately attracted to the blonde beauty. The actor admitted: “It was love at first sight.”

Miley Cyrus on sobriety The 27-year-old singer revealed she originally got sober in preparation for vocal surgery but decided to continue it even after the operation because her family has a “history of addiction and mental health challenges”. Miley explained: “I’ve been sober for the past six months. At the beginning, it was just about this vocal surgery. But I had been thinking a lot about my mother. Miley also revealed that she was worried people would think she was “no fun” when she was sober but the benefits to her lifestyle have been huge. She explained: “It’s really hard because especially being young, there’s that stigma of ‘you’re no fun’.

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161D Racecourse Road, ALLENTON

59 Dolphin Drive, SOUTH RAKAIA HUTS

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This 862m² section makes a superb option with mature garden planting along the northern fence line. Fenced two sides plus an attractive entrance fence to be constructed by the vendors to suit purchaser’s entry to site.

This three bedroom townhouse has been positioned to capture the sun. Be quick to have your choice of décor and finishing details then enjoy your stylishly designed kitchen with open plan living flowing through to your private backyard. This home has all you need plus easy care grounds.

For Sale $220,000

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

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

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For Sale $195,000 Web ID RUE2139508

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115 Grove Street, Tinwald, Ashburton

agnificent, low maintenance gardens are just the beginning of everything this delightful family home has to boast about. From the moment you walk inside you are welcomed by luxury and a real feeling of home. This immaculately presented home features three double bedrooms, an office or single bedroom and a large well-designed family bathroom with a huge spa bath. Living is easy with a modern kitchen and a spacious open plan living/dining area, which opens out to

a semi sheltered alfresco entertaining area. There is a spacious internal access double garage and good off-street parking for the camper or boat. The powered rumpus room at the rear of the section provides an overflow space for guests, the teenagers or a handy workshop to house all your prized possessions. If you are in search of the perfect balance between luxury, low maintenance and functional family living – then look no further! Give us a call today.

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A grand statement home showcasing the features of its era. Polished floorboards line the traditionally wide hallway. Five bedrooms, family living and separate formal living room. Two covered verandas are the perfect spot to enjoy the cottage gardens.

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Lifestyle bare land property, 1.0240 hectare (more or less). Build your dream home on this section situated on quiet no exit road, which is close to town in a rural setting.

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A tidy, private back section 6,866sqm (more or less). With a formed driveway, has some post and rail fencing. Domestic water and waste water both on town supply, three phase power, EA fibre and copper to the gate.

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Skibo House, a 260sqm classic country style home set on 855sqm of beautiful cottage gardens right in the heart of town. Ample space and options are on offer here. An ideal home for your large or extended family or keep running the current B&B business.

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Final two lots available. The 2.1103 hectare (more or less) bare land offers options: grazing, hobby lifestyle farming or the opportunity to build your dream home. Fibre optic cabling, power and phone at the gate.

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Elgin 252 Beach Road East 4

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A cut above the rest If you enjoy the finer things in life, then look no further. This extensively remodelled four bedroom home on 9 hectares has a modern luxurious edge coupled with a warm, soft interior. The large centrally located kitchen is fit for any master chef; its island providing the perfect gathering spot before a big day, or to relax while dinner's cooking. The doors open onto a stunning patio area overlooking the pool. A large sail shades the patio, built with long summer evenings spent around a barbeque in mind. When it's time to move inside the lounge area continues the entertainment theme with a built-in bar positioned behind cupboard doors.

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Wake up and smell the roses If you are looking for a property with the potential to create income whilst having all the luxury of an architecturally designed home, then this all round appealing property must be considered. Located just minutes from the centre of Ashburton, this 8.4 hectare lifestyle property has the business Kakariki Flowers currently operating out of two substantial glass houses located at the rear of the property. Boasting an executive two storey home which is set amongst established gardens, with five bedrooms and three bathrooms the home is unique in all respects.

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Mayfield Panthers Rock Asking Price $550,000 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Panthers Rock Sale includes land and building plus stock at valuation. Superior country pub now operating as a cafe', bar and restaurant.The property is located on the north eastern side of the Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road (the Inland Scenic Route) in the rural Mid Canterbury township of Mayfield. Mayfield is a large developing rural area with a growing population. Panthers Rock enjoys the benefits of catering to locals and many travellers using the Inland Scenic Route. It has maintained # one spot on 'Trip Advisors' ratings for restaurants in the Ashburton district for the past two years. An outstanding and enviable feature of Panthers Rock is the available space.

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Quality at Lake Opuha With panoramic lake and mountain views this exceptionally private five bedroom home provides a genuine sense of sanctuary. Set on 7,100sqm (more or less) this impressive home features a generous open plan kitchen, dining and living area with bi-folding doors which open out to the large patio and a separate formal lounge or family room. Five bedrooms, master suite with ensuite and walk in wardrobe. This wonderful home is just a ten minute drive from the township of Fairlie and has ski fields, water sports and some of New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best hunting right on your doorstep!

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The four bedroom block clad home is the ideal place for any family. Large open plan living areas with outstanding outdoor access to the patio areas, offer the perfect place for entertaining or kids to play. The kitchen is complete with a large central island, offering ample bench space for all to use. A large oven and gas hob will make Sunday roasts an easy task. Located in the separate lounge area is a large Metro log burner, providing an excellent all round heat source when teamed with the heat transfer system

and double glazed windows throughout. Three double bedrooms are the perfect size for all family members, with the master complemented by an expansive walk in robe and ensuite as well as external access and views all the way to the Southern Alps. A 9m x 6m Totalspan shed is currently used as a man cave, but has the potential for many options. While the three bay (one enclosed) pole shed is the perfect workshop and storage spot for all the toys. The four paddocks have historically been used for fattening cattle. This lifestyle property has excellent country appeal with the ease of being a short drive from town.

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or electric vehicle owners, Ford understands that taking the guesswork out of when and where to re-charge helps build trust and also provide peace of

mind. That’s why the all-new Mustang Mach-E comes equipped with a feature to help more accurately predict how much range drivers have left, becoming more precise over time. Mustang Mach-E’s Intelligent Range can accurately estimate how much range the all-electric SUV has left, helping reduce anxiety about when and where customers can re-charge. “Electric vehicle customers need to be able to trust their range estimates,” said Darren Palmer, Ford global director for battery electric vehicles. “People want to be confident that they’re going to make it where they need

to go, whether they’re on a road trip or coming home from work. “Our new Intelligent Range feature helps ensure Mustang Mach-E owners around the globe know where they stand ahead of time, freeing them up to enjoy the ride.” Intelligent Range will calculate range based on past driver behaviour and forecasted weather conditions – taking advantage of the cloud to predict how much energy will be used in future driving. The vehicle battery system reports how much energy is available, while the powertrain module tracks how much energy is being used. Warmer or colder weather can impact range, so Intelligent Range takes that into consideration, too, updating estimated range along the way. Crowdsourced data from other connected Ford electric vehicles who choose to share information on the road can improve

estimates considerably. The all-electric SUV can track how much energy is used in different circumstances, including varying speed, terrain and climate conditions, so it can use fleet averages across all Mustang Mach-Es to improve range estimates – even for routes and conditions an individual customer has never driven before. If range is impacted notably by any number of factors at the start of a trip, customers will receive a notification in their cluster highlighting the new range estimate and details about why the estimate has changed. In case a Mustang Mach-E does run out of charge, the BEV Roadside Assistance programme will tow customers to their nearest charging point, which can be a FordPass Charging Network location, EV-certified Ford Dealership, customer residence or the nearest public charger.

Ford will upgrade Intelligent Range through over-the-air updates, designed to deliver even more accurate prediction capabilities for connected Mustang Mach-E, keeping their fully electric SUVs at the forefront of technology. A future update will allow Mustang Mach-E to take even more advantage of cloud-connected capabilities, enabling it to factor in real-time traffic conditions, road slope, the terrain and elevation of a given route, and even the temperature at their final destination. The all-electric Mustang Mach-E – with a targeted pure-electric driving range of up to more than 370 miles according to the World Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) – spearheads a rapidly expanding Ford electrified vehicle range and is one of 18 new electrified vehicles the company is introducing to Europe before the end of 2021.

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Little mouse that roared Bernard Egan MOTORING

reader who wishes to remain anonymous has kindly shared this fascinating story about his first car. It’s a great tale which is just begging to be told, and even better we’re able to do so in his own words, which are: When I was a lad in the early 1960s, if you wanted to go somewhere you got on your bike (push bike) or very occasionally got to use your parents’ car for very special occasions. My older brother had a motorbike, and when he began his farming career at Dorie, I often went with him as his pillion passenger to help with tractor driving etc. It was a hot summer, and we mostly wore shorts which were Army surplus tropical kit (a la It Ain’t Half Hot Mum) with very, very roomy legs which billowed out hugely like the air intake of a Harrier jet. Very good for ventilating the nether regions, but also very good for scooping in bees (ouch!) My brother progressed to four wheels with a 1942 Dodge truck, and I bought the motorbike off him for 50 quid (pounds) which was the same price he had paid for it, and so began my venture into motorised transport. It was a 1952 Ariel 500cc single-cylinder machine, and I was very proud of it. About the mid 60s I began seeing a young lady whose mother made it clear that she was not at all keen on motorcycle travel for her daughter! Clearly something had to be done so in 1966 I sold the motorbike (for 50 quid) and bought a new Fiat Bambina car. Two-door, sunroof, 500cc twin-cylinder motor, 50 miles per gallon (about the same as the bike). It cost 670 pounds, and as I had been with the bike I was very proud of it. The car had many good features, and some perhaps not quite so good. It had little handle things on the back bumper which “friends” (and it only took two) would lift the back end of the car off the ground and you couldn’t go anywhere. But those same little handles also came in very handy if you got stuck in a boggy paddock, as you could set the hand throttle (a sort of primitive cruise control) put

the car in gear and get out and push. It worked nearly every time. Also the sunroof could be opened, and with a person sitting on the very tiny back seat on an upturned bucket armed with a shotgun or rifle, it became a very effective machine for hare and rabbit shooting. You have probably guessed I was in the farming industry, and that little car had many more good features. By removing the passenger side front seat and I could carry jerry cans of diesel,

rolls of netting or 1 or 2 sheep dogs, as I started to visit a farm I had purchased 30 kms away from where I lived. Then the seat could be put back in place for the weekend. One adventure the little car had was one evening when I attended a stag party at the Tech Old Boys Football Club rooms on Smithfield Road. The clubhouse at that time was a relocated Hampstead School classroom. About midnight, when the revelry was

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ntroduced as the Nuova (new) 500 in July 1957 as a successor to the 500 “Topolino” (meaning little mouse) these delightful little cars were inexpensive and practical, especially use in narrow city streets. The 500 or Bambino very quickly earned the name of “the people’s car”. Up until 1975 Fiat produced a range of models in including the Bambino (meaning baby), sports models and even station wagons and panel vans. In 2007, the 50th anniversary of the Nuova 500’s launch, Fiat launched another new 500, stylistically inspired by the 1957 Nuova 500, featuring a front-mounted engine and front-wheel drive.

dying down, I decided to go home – it was probably a work day next day anyway. But my car wasn’t there! I needed to think and I also needed a pee, so I went into the toilet, which was a stand-alone building with a netting fence around it to keep the sheep out which were used to mow the grass those days. BINGO! My little car was right inside the toilet, hard up against the urinal. I had to round up the remaining five or so partygoers to help me lift the car out and over the netting fence. The young lady previously mentioned and I went on our honeymoon in the little car, around the South Island. We even went to Skippers Canyon, way up the Shotover River behind Coronet Peak. We had the car for a year or so after our marriage, but when our first child was on the way, we realised the Bambina just wasn’t going to cut it, so that meant the end of a long relationship with a great little car. The locals joked that we could put extra handles on the car and use it as a pram! We spent a couple of days in Milan, Italy a year or two ago. I kept looking for Fiat Bambinas but never saw any of the vintage of my 1966 Bambina – DH2371. Mind you it was 54 years ago. During the years since, our reader has owned many nice vehicles, but the baby blue Bambina will always stick in the minds of the couple who brought us this story.

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Juke turns up the classics N issan is celebrating the power of music, boosting the mood of Nissan JUKE drivers as they get back into their cars and ease into the ‘new normal’ this summer. The multi-national team of designers who worked on Juke at Nissan Design Europe, in London have curated a playlist based on what they’ve been listening to during the last months while they’ve been working from home. It’s an eclectic and uplifting collection of tunes which will sound exceptional thanks to the bespoke Bose Personal Plus audio system on JUKE. Exclusive to the JUKE and unique in the B-SUV segment, the premium Bose Personal Plus audio system is a bespoke system which has been optimised for the JUKE’s interior. It features eight speakers, each precisely positioned to fill the cabin with a full range of treble, mids and bass – allowing every note to be heard in rich detail.

What sets the Bose Personal Plus audio system apart from its competitors is the two speakers integrated within each front headrest, which bring the music directly to the front occupants’ ears. These Bose UltraNearfield speakers are combined with proprietary digital processing technology to deliver a truly immersive, 360-degree listening experience.

Echoing the JUKE’s three different interior personality options, the bespoke playlist allows the driver and passengers to sing along to a wide range of songs whilst getting back on the road: Reflecting the Light Grey interior’s fresh accents, the playlist features the latest, most popular tracks available to stream right now. As a homage to the all-black Enigma interior theme, the playlist also includes refined and stylish tunes, offering a slick collection of chill-out classics for those night-time drives. “Music is so powerful when it comes to well-being. The right song can transform your day or trigger great memories. In all my fitness activities we ramp up the tunes and it is a key part of getting positive energy from myself and the people around me. A great singalong transforms the positive

energy in a workout and brings people together, but it doesn’t stop there, it naturally extends to singing in the car or shower,” said motivational speaker Danny Bent. “I love that Nissan JUKE is encouraging motorists to sing in their cars. The playlist is full to the max with cracking tunes everybody can enjoy and, even better, sing along to. Belt them out people and fill your day with positivity.” The exceptional quality of the audio experience on-board the new Nissan JUKE reflects the close cooperation between the respective engineering teams at Bose and Nissan, both in Japan and Europe. The driver and front passenger are also able to customise the listening experience even further through the central display. The Bose PersonalSpace Control feature leverages the full power of the headrest-based system, offering the option of frontal staging to simulate a concert, or a wider range for maximum sound immersion.

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2C crushed leftover cereal 1C self-raising flour 3/4 C firmly packed brown sugar 1C desiccated coconut plus 1T extra, to sprinkle 1C sultanas 1T cocoa powder, plus 2T extra 150g butter, melted, plus 10g extra, at room temperature 1 egg, lightly whisked 2C icing sugar 1/4 C milk ■■ Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). ■■ Grease and line a 30x20cm (base measurement) slice pan with baking paper, extending paper at long sides for handles. ■■ Combine cereal, flour, sugar, coconut, sultanas and cocoa powder in a bowl. ■■ Add butter and egg; mix until well combined. ■■ Using hands, press evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 25 min-

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5 4 utes or until lightly browned and cooked. ■■ Sift icing sugar and extra cocoa powder into a bowl. Add extra butter and the milk; stir until combined.

■■ Spread icing over hot slice, then sprinkle with extra coconut. ■■ Cool in pan. Cut into bars. Recipe courtesy of www.countdown.co.nz

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Friday, June 26, 2020

■■ RUGBY

AshHutt goes back to back

By Adam Burns

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The signs are positive for the AshHutt 1st XV girls after the side strung together back-toback wins in Timaru this week. The secondary school girls’ gala night was held on Wednesday, with AshHutt pressing their pre-season credentials as they beat St Kevin’s/Waitaki 20-10. The performance was backed up by another superb display later in the evening as the girls accounted for Timaru Girls’ High School 25-10. Interim coach Shaun Bovey was delighted with how the side went about their work. “There’s a few who haven’t played before,” he said. “We have some more experienced girls who lead the way.” AshHutt’s loose trio of Grace Bleach, Megan Hurley and Madison Trusler-Clark were integral in setting a foundation for the team, and will be key leaders among the talented squad this season. Bovey said the team put together some great team tries alongside some superb solo five-pointers on Wednesday night. “There’s plenty of work to do and we’ll try and keep the girls grounded,” he said. “But there’s a good buzz among the squad.” The team are back in action again next week as the side travels south to meet Geraldine before under-18 competitions begin in Term 3.

Right – AshHutt’s 1st XV were all smiles following a solid pair of performances on Wednesday including (from left) Emma Rollinson, Grace Bleach, Megan Hurley, Madison Trusler-Clark and Sharla Brightwell.

■■RUGBY

All Blacks to play Kangaroos? An All Blacks versus Kangaroos cross-code rugby clash is seriously being considered by New Zealand Rugby. New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has confirmed a hybrid rugby-rugby league match is one of several funding raising options being considered although test rugby remains its priority. Australian media reports have suggested a 14-a-side match has been pencilled in for early December, and Robinson says it one of a number of options they are considering to boost their coffers. “Our priority is that we want the All Blacks to play international rugby (but) with the uncertainty around that we have had the option put to us of this hybrid game with the Kangaroos and it’s one of many different scenarios, in a unique year like this, that we are considering,” said Robinson. “(We’re) looking at being innovative and considering various revenue generating ideas given the financial climate that we are in.” Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga told the Courier Mail he was a supporter of the plan. “This would take the Kangaroos to the world. There will be global recognition.

“I’m keen to make this happen. “We want to play the All Blacks, hopefully, we can get the concept off the ground.” Robinson also welcomed Rugby Australia’s suggestion it could offer New Zealand pool matches in its bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Rugby Australia has said it’s open to sharing games with New Zealand to strengthen a relationship he says has taken on increasing importance because of Covid-19’s impact. “We’ve been talking to Rugby Australia for the past 12-18 months around this possibility. “This is something that we are interested in but no firm decisions have been around this. We see this as something the Pacific (nations) might be involved in as well. “It would obviously be a huge opportunity to bring a global event back to this part of the world and if New Zealand could be involved in it in any way it would be hugely exciting,” said Robinson. Details around Australia’s 2027 World Cup bid are still being formulated but Australia are seen as early favourites to win the rights with Russia the only other country currently in contention after Argentina pulled out in April.

Gregory in for Highlanders Scott Gregory has come in at fullback in the Highlanders’ only change for Saturday night. The outside back will make his second appearance for the side, as they play the Blues at Eden Park in their second match of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Aside from Gregory replacing Vilimoni Koroi, the Highlanders have stuck with the starting line-up that beat the Chiefs in Dunedin two weeks ago. The Northland-product was excited by the prospect of taking the field. “It seems like a long time since my first game against the Rebels earlier in the year and I am really looking forward to getting out there, with the talent we have in our backs you have to take your opportunities when you can,’’ he said. The bench remains similar too, the only change being Ngane Punavai returning from injury to take a spot. Star signing Nehe Milner-Skudder remains unavailable with a shoulder injury.

Highlanders team:

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga is keen on the idea.

Scott Gregory, Sam Gilbert, Rob Thompson, Sio Tomkinson, Jona Nareki, Mitch Hunt, Aaron Smith, Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, Dillon Hunt, Shannon Frizell, Josh Dickson, Pari Pari Parkinson, Siate Tokolahi, Ash Dixon, Ayden Johnstone. Reserves: Liam Coltman, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Jeff Thwaites, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Teariki Ben-Nicholas, Kayne Hammington, Bryn Gatland, Ngane Punavai.

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Top gongs in local tennis

By Adam Burns

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The major winners of Mid Canterbury’s summer of tennis have been revealed. Mid Canterbury Tennis confirmed prize winners from local competitions and tournaments for the 2019-2020 season yesterday. A prize-giving ceremony had been scheduled for March 21, however it was forced to cancel due to Covid-19 lockdown. “A big congratulations go to

all prize-winners and a sincere thank you also to all our valuable sponsors,” a Mid Canterbury Tennis spokeswoman said. The young Allenton Tigers contingent were the big winners of the junior interclub round one, taking it out alongside Dorie A and then later on clinching round two. Holly-Jayne Feutz (14s) was named rep player of the year and both Josh Gilbert and Abigail Cavanagh were named most improved boy and girl respectively.

Alongside a rep player of the year nomination, 14s player Angela Ciora won the overall Fair Play Award. Southern’s line-up of Sam Bubb, Gareth Evans, Ollie Bubb, Matt Bubb, Jess Aldridge, Erin Connelly-Whyte and Jim Barry won the open grade A interclub first round. Bubb’s consistency throughout the season was cited as a factor for Southern’s run. Fairton’s Diego Quispe-Kim, Connor Brosnahan, Michael Kerr, Philip Crozier, Jade Brosnahan,

Drew Gilbert was a member of the Allenton Tigers in the Mid Canterbury Tennis junior interclub.

John Leslie, Angel Spooner and Ashton McGrath clinched the second round in the A grade. Quispe-Kim had another decorated season, winning the A grade men’s Gala Cup in the singles, and the doubles alongside Cameron McCracken. He also won the Junior Sportsperson of the Year award at the Mid Canterbury Sports Awards. Riley Breen and Mid Canter-

bury Tennis coach Jack Tiller were also among the contenders at the recently staged awards. Tessa McCann was another star at the Gala Cup, winning the A grade ladies singles, ladies doubles with Nishitha Maarka and the mixed doubles with Bubb. Cups, trophies, certificates and prizes can be collected from the Mid Canterbury Tennis office between 9am and noon.

■■OPINION

Warriors must not hire another Kearney By Hamish Bidwell

he New Zealand Warriors need a head coach that someone else might want. Let’s move on from arguments about whether the ousted Stephen Kearney is a nice man or if sacking him over the weekend was unkind. The fact is Kearney was a poor hire in the first place, made worse by the three-year extension he received along the way. That can happen. Much as they’d prefer not to, people do make bad personnel decisions. It’s just that in the Warriors’ case they’ve almost never made the right one. It’s hard to get an elite NRL coach to Auckland. The club have tried to court men such as Craig Bellamy and Wayne Bennett over the years and got nowhere.

But the sad truth is the Warriors have hired coach after coach who was in demand nowhere else. What’s more, few of those men have ever coached again once their time here was done. The last thing the club needs now is to repeat that mistake for the umpteenth time. Kearney’s assistant Todd Payten has taken over the top job and should retain it until the end of the season. Not with an eye to assuming the role fulltime, but because the next head coach needs to be given the luxury of a full preseason with the team. Sacking Kearney now was pointless. The Warriors sit 13th with a two-win, four-loss record. It’s entirely in keeping with the club’s history in the competition and the calibre of its squad. Kearney’s record as a head

coach, both at the Warriors and Parramatta is a bad one. His teams have won just 42 of his 121 games, which is a more than sufficient sample size with which to pass judgement on his ability. In fairness to Kearney, though, it’s hard to see someone else doing miles better with these players. At least without the benefit of a preseason, in which to instil a few values and make roster changes and generally liven things up a bit. Change can come in that timeframe. Newcastle, for instance, have a new head coach and currently sit second on the table. His name’s Adam O’Brien and, like Kearney, he served a good coaching apprenticeship under Bellamy at the Melbourne Storm. O’Brien then went to the Roosters, in an assistant’s role,

who were very keen to keep him. Such was the demand for O’Brien, though, and the belief among several clubs that he was a coach destined for big things, that the Roosters had to grant him a release. The important bit here is the demand. Clubs had talked to O’Brien and studied him. They’d had conversations with players and officials who’d worked with him and knew his temperament and methods. There are any number of unemployed coaches out there. Men such as Nathan Brown and Geoff Toovey, who’ve both been mentioned in conjunction with this position. The Warriors is a big job, though. Not in terms of the club’s stature, more the work and sacrifice that will be required to turn them into a credible force. Newcastle, for instance, had the

makings of a good team. O’Brien wasn’t inheriting a basketcase or a club that had never built winning teams before. The Warriors have been lucky with rookies in the past, with Daniel Anderson and Ivan Cleary both taking the club to grand finals. But such is the culture of failure at the club right now and so weak is the roster and so low are the standards being driven from within, that this job might be a bit much for a first-timer. That has to be the aim for the club right now: to identify and secure a head coach that there’s actually a market for, whose existing club are desperate to keep and who others are lining up to sign. The Warriors’ loyal fans deserve much better than yet another coach that no-one else actually wants.

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Top hoop back in Christchurch Group One-winning jockey Racha Cuneen has returned to New Zealand to boost the Canterbury riding ranks and he couldn’t be any happier about it. Cuneen, best known for his Group One wins in the 2016-17 season on La Diosa in the New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton and Signify in the Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham, has

taken three rides at Riccarton tomorrow. “I returned just before New Zealand closed its borders and renewed my licence here. I’m enjoying being back,” 28-year-old Cuneen said. “My weight blew out to 64 kilos over lockdown but I’ve slowly brought it down and I’ll ride at 57.5 on Saturday and I’m hoping

to have it down to 55 for the next Riccarton meeting (on July 11).” Cuneen hasn’t ridden in New Zealand since early 2018 when he shifted to Victoria, freelancing out of Cranbourne. “I rode in Melbourne over spring but it’s just so hard to get support there so I would travel to where I’d get rides. I was flying weekends to ride in Tasmania,” he said.

Cuneen kicks off with Keep Quiet in the Riccarton Function Centre Maiden 1400 for his former employer Andrew Carston and was optimistic he could make an immediate impact. “He ran third before he went for a spell. He’s got a tricky draw (barrier 22 before scratchings) but he should be thereabouts.” His second ride is perhaps his

best chance – the Kevin and Pam Hughes-trained Sunny Lady in the Christchurch Casino 1200. Cuneen guided her to a trial win at Rangiora earlier in the month. “I really like Sunny Lady. She gave me a good feel at the trials,” Cuneen said. “She’s quite a quirky horse. You’ve just got to work with her but I wouldn’t be surprised if she came out and won.”

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Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Raceway Meeting Date: 26 Jun 2020 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 5.29pm WELCOME TO HATRICK C4/C5 C4/5, 305m 1 44412 Big Time Pluto 17.53...........................L Cole 2 31782 Allegro Curtis 17.54............................L Cole 3 31451 Big Time Billie 17.65...........................L Cole 4 62611 Big Time Fairy 17.49...........................L Cole 5 12134 Sir Duggie 17.18.................................L Cole 6 63625 Big Time Gwyn 17.59..........................L Cole 7 72113 Cheese And Chalk 17.60....................L Cole 8 47715 Eye Far 17.62.....................................M Flipp 9 158x5 Big Time Marlisa nwtd.........................L Cole 10 1257x Bigtime Honey 17.65...........................L Cole 2 5.57pm ACCELL LEADING THE WAY IN CANINE THERAPY C4/C5 C4/5, 520m 1 12442 Big Time Vegas nwtd...........................L Cole 2 52221 Fifi 30.19......................................J McArthur 3 21738 Bigtime Brody 30.12............................L Cole 4 41146 Allegro Lanie nwtd..............................L Cole 5 31811 Big Time Brie 30.18............................L Cole 6 41325 Bigtime Rod 29.91..............................L Cole 7 14654 Big Time Baby 30.06...........................L Cole 8 12652 Big Time Maple 30.15.........................L Cole 9 55146 Big Time Chad 30.50..........................L Cole 10 61688 Bigtime Bruno 30.07...........................L Cole 3 6.26pm FIRST SECURITY C2 C2, 305m

2 53x70 Roll The Dice (2) fr...............................B Butt 3 00x54 Somekindawonderful (3) fr.................J Dunn 4 19 Crackabrie (4) fr..............................T Chmiel 5 00635 Jazelle (5) fr......................................S Ottley 6 18x61 Storm (6) fr....................................T Williams 7 4x164 Longview Lady (7) fr......................B Orange 8 14294 Duastar (8) fr................................C DeFilippi 9 55821 Terry (9) fr.........................................R Close 10 53254 Laver (21) fr......................................... R May 11 50x32 Ifyousayso fr.................................. Scratched 12 06218 The Governor (22) fr..................M Hurrell (J) 6 7.33 AVON CITY FORD FOR NEW & USED FORDS MBL TROT $7500, 2yo., mobile, 1980m 1 0 Light Of Da Moon (1) fr..................R Holmes 2 7x Monaro Mako (2) fr.........................M Bryers 3 2D8x Royal Del (3) fr.............................C DeFilippi 4 00 Tedesco fr..................................... Scratched 5 1 Time Up The Hill (4) fr..................... K Barron 6 421 Franco Jorik (5) fr................................ R May 7 21 Summer Lovin (6) fr...........................J Dunn 8 1 Eurokash (7) fr............................. B Hope (J) 7 7.59pm PANEL & PAINT REPAIRS AT AVON CITY FORD MBL PACE $12,000, 3yo+ r65-r83., mbl, 1980m 1 61237 Doctor Tim (1) fr............................ G O’Reilly 2 75421 Lulu Le Mans (2) fr............................S Ottley 3 1334x Cheezel (3) fr...................................... R May 4 1x11L Fabrizio (4) fr..................................B Orange 5 33014 That Alexander Guy (5) fr.................R Close 6 7x221 Franco Niven (6) fr.............................J Dunn 7 69880 Millwood Maizie (7) fr............... C D Thornley

SELECTIONS Race 1: Delightful GNP, Hot Starff, Hells Shadow, Already Gone Race 2: Alta Sensation, Fast Ace, Arden Messi, Reinimin Patron Race 3: Midnight Dash, Aladdin Sane, Chloe Rose, Zsa Zoe Race 4: La Rosa, Crackasmile, Vindicate, Itz To The Macs Race 5: Storm, Somekindawonderful, Longview Lady, Laver Race 6: Eurokash, Time Up The Hill, Summer Lovin, Franco Jorik Race 7: Fabrizio, Franco Niven, Mongolian Cavalry, Lulu Le Mans Race 8: Matua Tana, Fanny Hill, Gil Favor, Overzealous Race 9: Team Kiwi, Folklore, Tiebreaker, Kensington Bill Race 10: Wyatt Waller, A Delightful Act, Soundslikeart

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

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington raceway

2 33337 Know Approval 17.28......................G Cleeve 3 37861 Homebush Finn 17.21................J McInerney 4 6821x Cawbourne Cruz 17.56........ B J Middlewood 5 57123 Stumpy Bill nwtd........................ M Dempsey 6 67F71 Opawa Jaws 17.17...........................R Wales 7 66365 Would My Friend 17.42........................A Lee 8 75441 Sozin’s Assassin 17.45..............J McInerney 9 11672 Our Cook 17.15................................R Wales 4 12.52pm STEVE ANNGOW DRAPES & BLINDS PH 0272719588 SPRINT C2, 295m 1 33177 Goldstar Jay Jay 17.24 S &..............B Evans 2 57683 Taieri Terra 17.31.............................R Casey 3 45866 Homebush Fonzie nwtd.............J McInerney 4 23386 Mitcham Boult 17.56..................J McInerney 5 33123 Maybe Right 17.37 J M.................... McCook 6 21171 Crystal Cilla 17.39......................J McInerney 7 42221 Mr Muppet 17.18..............................R Wales 8 64255 Jealous Affair 17.47...................... L Waretini 9 11672 Our Cook 17.15................................R Wales 5 1.09 AMBER CLEANING SERVICES SPRINT C2, 295m 1 77177 Know Logic 17.20...........................G Cleeve 2 33231 Hendrix Bale 17.35.......................C Roberts 3 28766 King Kali 17.19................................. M Grant 4 63214 Azkadellia 17.44.........................R Blackburn 5 45343 Blazing Banjo 17.58...................J McInerney 6 13262 Crushington 17.38......................J McInerney 7 74567 Goldstar Halsey 17.41 S &...............B Evans 8 11831 Opawa Stubborn 17.35..............J McInerney

7 51434 Mr Blackjack 30.16 J &....................D Fahey 8 82257 Goldstar Yankee 30.37 S &..............B Evans 1 15458 Starr Blueblood 17.28................J McInerney 9 88435 Rivalries 30.16 J &...........................D Fahey 2 27514 Know Crime 17.57..........................G Cleeve 10 57364 Opawa Dan 30.37 J M..................... McCook 3 57878 Homebush Comet 17.44............J McInerney 9 2.26 CULVIE BOY’S SYNDICATE DASH C3, 295m 4 47168 Maffra Daisy 17.22.....................J McInerney 1 7x887 Homebush Monkey 17.50..........J McInerney 5 54513 M’Lady Sadie 17.15................... A Bradshaw 2 24161 Mega Dream 17.43........................R Adcock 6 75521 Billy Budd 17.51........................ A Botherway 3 35688 Ulyssa Bale 17.30.........................C Roberts 7 48627 Opawa Waihemo 17.33....................R Wales 4 33815 Goldstar Spotty 17.25 S &...............B Evans 8 16252 Goldstar Flora 17.34 S &.................B Evans 5 71616 Mulberry Sox 17.35..........................C Steele 9 11672 Our Cook 17.15................................R Wales 6 84224 Elodea 17.37..............................R Blackburn 7 31211 Fast Angel 17.26.................................C Weir 7 1.44pm ISLINGTON TAVERN SPRINT C3, 295m 1 17535 Goldstar Wynter 17.20 S &..............B Evans 8 22323 No Kissy Missy 17.58................. A Bradshaw 2 21231 So Flossy 17.25................................ B Dann 10 2.44 CRATE & BARREL HOTEL SPRINT C3, 295m 3 47515 Smash Achiever 17.15..................... M Grant 1 54212 Mitcham Goldie 17.27................ A Bradshaw 4 87536 Jinja Liv 17.52 J M........................... McCook 2 65788 Disobedience 17.19 S &..................B Evans 5 82211 Raquel Allen 17.47........................C Roberts 3 57477 Fired Up Jed 17.21........................... B Dann 6 65358 Kea Viking 17.32 J &........................D Fahey 4 21621 Pooran’s Jadeja 17.35 J M............... McCook 7 55862 Start The Show nwtd......................R Adcock 5 x8646 Know Shame 17.38.........................G Cleeve 8 51124 Billy Ray 17.33............................N Wanhalla 6 41176 Carlos 17.14.....................................R Wales 8 2.08 GARRARD’S HORSE AND HOUND STAKES 7 86571 St Andrews 17.33...............................D Lane 8 35688 Smash Wild 17.07............................ M Grant C2, 520m 1 4341x Know Talent 30.75...........................G Cleeve 11 3.01pm DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER SPRINT 2 82218 Hustle Ace 30.54......................... N Wanhalla C3, 295m 3 37481 Haidee Bale 30.44........................D Roberts 1 23531 Tucker 17.28.......................................D Lane 4 11217 Opawa Nova 30.38..........................R Wales 2 54412 Goldstar Clover 17.25 S &...............B Evans 5 36722 Opawa Lyn 30.19 J &.......................D Fahey 3 32238 Smash Grenade 17.38..................... M Grant 6 35523 Student Loan 30.32 J &...................D Fahey 4 21656 Major Storm 17.29........................C Roberts 9 11672 Our Cook 17.15................................R Wales

6 1.27 CLARKSON’S SIGN STUDIO SPRINT C2, 295m

5 54541 Know Charisma 17.19.....................G Cleeve 6 1887x Tearaway Tara 17.39 J M................. McCook 7 51756 Black Rounder 16.99.........................J Dunn 8 68167 Homebush Liam 17.34...............J McInerney 12 3.19pm PROTEXIN DASH C3, 295m 1 52712 Punters Kirsty 17.27.........................R Wales 2 16514 Goldstar Shiloah 17.18 S &..............B Evans 3 52118 Taunting Eyes 17.26..........................J Dunn 4 85632 It’s A Joke 17.26.........................J McInerney 5 3348x Mitcham Pru 17.44..................... A Bradshaw 6 32237 Know Debt 17.17............................G Cleeve 7 21323 Gotcha Popeye 17.41.........................C Weir 8 56467 Golden Bay 17.13 J M..................... McCook SELECTIONS

Race 1: Opawa Phil, Neelix, Dream Runner, Our Cook Race 2: Mine Hunter, Opawa Lacy, Fickle Mistress, Our Cook Race 3: Opawa Jaws, Black Tori, Know Approval, Our Cook Race 4: Mr Muppet, Crystal Cilla, Taieri Terra, Our Cook Race 5: Hendrix Bale, Know Logic, Azkadellia, Our Cook Race 6: Maffra Daisy, Starr Blueblood, M’Lady Sadie, Our Cook Race 7: So Flossy, Start The Show, Smash Achiever, Kea Viking Race 8: Opawa Lyn, Mr Blackjack, Student Loan, Rivalries Race 9: Fast Angel, No Kissy Missy, Elodea, Ulyssa Bale Race 10: Mitcham Goldie, Carlos, St Andrews, Fired Up Jed Race 11: Tucker, Goldstar Clover, Know Charisma, Smash Grenade Race 12: Taunting Eyes, Gotcha Popeye, Golden Bay, It’s A Joke

LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

1 44225 Go Ash 17.61.....................................M Flipp 2 13335 Justa Gift 17.62 J &..............................D Bell 3 55785 Chilli Ragnar 17.84............................. N Udy 4 32317 Big Time Dusty 17.77..........................L Cole 5 48632 Dynamite Danger 17.69 G &... S Fredrickson 6 73483 Allegro Kyle 17.76....................... D P Symes 7 25424 Alamein Tane 17.86 K &.....................Phillips 8 77167 Choice Sister 17.99..........................C Morris 9 7837x Mahala Bay 17.75..........................W Woods 10 26887 Bigtime On Track 17.68........................F Kite 4 6.55pm AON INSURANCE C1 HEATS C1q, 520m 1 23136 Big Time Rocket 31.05........................L Cole 2 55338 Bigtime Ava 30.70............................. P Clark 3 46788 Bigtime Kate 30.43 G &.......... S Fredrickson 4 64264 Rowdy Ruby 30.39...............................S Kite 5 85375 Bigtime Diesel 31.16 G &........ S Fredrickson 6 54883 Skinny Binny 30.60 R &.......................Voyce 7 36757 Opawa Tai 30.66................................. N Udy 8 56245 Jay Mike 30.43.................................... N Udy 9 2578x Jetlag Jag 31.34.........................J McInerney 10 77846 Eye Kno 30.49...............................W Woods 5 7.24pm CPF INSURANCE C1 HEATS C1q, 520m 1 1617 Wifi Inga nwtd G &.................. S Fredrickson 2 68111 Big Time Jewel nwtd...........................L Cole 3 85621 Dapper Rapper 30.32......................B Marsh 4 81578 Ester 31.04.......................................... N Udy 5 87256 Bigtime Rosie 31.03 G &......... S Fredrickson 6 73525 Slam It 31.26..............................J McInerney

7 54565 Big League Diva 30.70 G &.... S Fredrickson 8 56633 Poppy Rocket nwtd....................... M S Clark 9 77542 Opawa Lara nwtd................................ N Udy 10 48741 Zipping Luther 30.96 J &......................D Bell 6 7.49pm BOOK YOUR TABLE@HATRICK C2, 305m 1 74484 Zara Cheebee 17.62..........................M Flipp 2 23436 Belmonts 17.71...................................L Cole 3 58683 Arthur’s Crown 17.76........................R Waite 4 58745 Opawa Flash 17.71............................. N Udy 5 186x3 Big Time Abbi 18.04.......................... P Clark 6 83453 Alamein Stryda 17.74 K &..................Phillips 7 64612 Bigtime Sam 17.80 G &.......... S Fredrickson 8 55213 Mother’s Touch 17.89 J &.....................D Bell 9 34587 Big Time May 17.65..................... P B Briggs 10 47856 Barbarossa Boy 17.74................B Goldsack 7 8.16pm KERNOW CONSTRUCTION C2 C2, 520m 1 12412 Grunty Mama 30.62 S &............C Blackburn 2 48217 Gray Bale 30.23.............................W Woods 3 56312 Stormy Jay 30.51................................W Kite 4 22634 Big Time Odette 30.32........................L Cole 5 45233 Bigtime Bailey 30.49...........................L Cole 6 37622 Bigtime Alfie 30.09..............................L Cole 7 45244 Big Time Spot 30.82............................L Cole 8 51346 Cossie Cooper 30.35.......................M Olden 9 8F826 Big Time Trae 30.49............................L Cole 10 48158 Young Dumb Broke 30.57................M Olden 8 8.46pm WANGANUI TOYOTA C4 C4, 305m 1 51647 Bigtime Bee 17.52...............................L Cole

2 61458 Big Time Chance 17.58.......................L Cole 3 55424 Doomsday 17.64........................ K B Benson 4 37312 Classic Rapper 17.65...........................S Kite 5 61481 Allegro Ella 17.73................................L Cole 6 13231 Waterloo Girl 17.81.............................W Kite 7 24336 Allegro Lexxi 17.63.............................L Cole 8 22133 Miss Potential 17.47 G &......... S Fredrickson 9 158x5 Big Time Marlisa nwtd.........................L Cole 10 1257x Bigtime Honey 17.65...........................L Cole 9 9.16pm HAPPY 40TH DAVID C4/C5 C4/5, 305m 1 15586 Big Time Frosty 17.57.........................L Cole 2 15267 Hip Hop Rapper 17.49.....................B Marsh 3 25266 Idol Duke 17.63..................................M Flipp 4 84655 Criminal Justice 17.77......................M Olden 5 88417 Bees And Birds 17.68.........................L Cole 6 77157 Bigtime Ziggy 17.63............................L Cole 7 42575 Big Time Lebron 17.62........................L Cole 8 28844 Bigtime Pearl 17.64.............................L Cole 9 158x5 Big Time Marlisa nwtd.........................L Cole 10 1257x Bigtime Honey 17.65...........................L Cole 10 9.36pm PALAMOUNTAIN’S SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C2/C3 C2/3, 520m 1 12333 Bigtime Daisy 30.49............................L Cole 2 46436 All About Space 30.04........................L Cole 3 35778 Bigtime Bret 30.34..............................L Cole 4 76244 Bigtime Benji 30.44.............................L Cole 5 36311 Big Time Harper 30.73...................... P Clark 6 84117 My Khloe 30.40..................................M Flipp

7 42237 Kongs Out Again 30.42....................M Olden 8 51576 Our Tyson 30.36.................................M Flipp 9 72846 Go Glow nwtd....................................M Flipp 10 65638 Bigtime Tank 30.16..............................L Cole 11 9.56pm SONS ON PITCHES CRICKET C2/3, 305m 1 56142 Bigtime Sheer 17.58...........................L Cole 2 34344 Life Is Good 17.91............................M Olden 3 21778 So Severe 17.71..............................C Morris 4 11432 Waterloo Pink 17.77............................W Kite 5 17644 Fool’s Russian 17.83...........................L Cole 6 53113 Wifi Bolt 17.74 G &.................. S Fredrickson 7 58852 Idol Steffie 17.62................................M Flipp 8 77787 Big Time Tina 17.63............................L Cole 9 7837x Mahala Bay 17.75..........................W Woods 10 26887 Bigtime On Track 17.68........................F Kite 12 10.16pm MAINFREIGHT DASH C2/C3 C2/3, 305m 1 77734 Running Freer 17.69........................M Olden 2 2184F Allegro Fern 17.77..............................L Cole 3 45441 Sub Twenty Three 17.63.....................L Cole 4 11756 Sedgebrook Sally 17.78.......................F Kite 5 61563 Idol Fancy Pants 17.77......................M Flipp 6 222F8 Giraffe Club 17.70...............................L Cole 7 37316 Free Thinker 17.84...........................M Olden 8 x8718 Pretty Belinda 17.98............................W Kite 9 34587 Big Time May 17.65..................... P B Briggs 10 47856 Barbarossa Boy 17.74................B Goldsack LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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■■JOHN MORRISON

Focus firmly on the now

By Matt Markham

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

John Morrison is refusing to let history repeat itself. The young Mid Canterbury horseman moved to the joint lead in the New Zealand junior drivers’ premiership last weekend, drawing level with Sheree Tomlinson on 29 wins for the season, but with five weeks still remaining until the title is decided, it’s anyone’s race to win. As the defending champion, most will expect Morrison to clear away from the pack, but it’s never quite that simple, and a key learning from 12 months ago, when in the same position is playing in the back of his mind. “Last season, for about a month there, I became solely focused on winning the premiership,” Morrison said. “I started driving badly, my focus just wasn’t pointing in the right direction and it took me a while to shake it off, but when I did I hit my straps and ended up winning the premiership by 19 wins. “So right now, despite of where

John Morrison says the premiership title is still wide open. things are at on the tally, it’s more about just going out and driving every horse on its merits.

“Making sure that each horse gets the best chance they need to win and hoping that it happens.”

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Racing Bill passes third reading Racing Minister Winston Peters has welcomed the Racing Industry Bill passing its third reading, creating the legislative framework for revitalising the racing industry while limiting the need for future government intervention. “For too long our domestic racing industry has been left to fade into obscurity at the expense of jobs and the passionate people and communities that support it,” Peters said. “The Coalition Government has now delivered on its promise to create a framework that enables the industry to take the reins and move itself forward. “With this Bill, responsibility for the future growth of the industry sits with the people who know it best. The Racing Act 2003 will be repealed and replaced by the new Racing Industry Act 2019. With the passing of the Bill the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) will be dissolved. TAB NZ will be established as the commercial betting operator, while administrative functions will be devolved to the three racing codes. An updated integrity system will be implemented by the new Racing Integrity Board (RIB) with appropriate independence from the industry. This will include responsibility for ensuring industry compliance with high standards of animal welfare. The refurbishment and modernisation of racing venues is required for the revitalisation of the racing industry. The Bill supports this by helping the industry to release capital from venues that are no longer required for racing while ensuring appropriate considerations are made to other community interests in the property. The Bill underwent several changes during the Select Committee process in which the voices of clubs, jockeys, breeders, owners, trainers, pundits and many others were heard. “Listening carefully to the wide range of submissions from industry made the Bill less prescriptive, and gave greater autonomy to the codes to enter agreements and resolve disputes without Ministerial intervention,” Peters said. “The changes were welcomed, and are consistent with the overall intent of the reforms, namely to give

every week, it’s because of them that I’ve been able to have the success that I’ve had.” Morrison and Tomlinson might be sitting on top of the premiership table right now, but there’s plenty of pressure coming behind them. Dylan Ferguson is just two wins behind on 27 for the season, while Ben Hope (25 wins) and Morrison’s fellow Mid Canterbury driver, Sarah O’Reilly (22) are all within striking distance. “It’s nice and competitive and everyone is driving really well so it could just take one really good weekend for someone to get on top of everyone else.” Morrison has a busy weekend ahead with racing at Addington tonight, Invercargill on Saturday and then back to Addington on Sunday. He pointed towards the Laurence Hanrahan-trained Rocknroll Max as a horse he was looking forward to sitting behind tonight at Addington, and suggested that Franco Huntington wouldn’t be his worst chance at Invercargill on Saturday.

Having won the premiership, Morrison said the pressure was off to win it again, but if it did happen, he’d be pretty happy to have achieved it. He would become the first driver since Dexter Dunn, who won in 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008, to win back-to-back premierships. “If it happens, it will be great – but I don’t want to lose it by one and think back and know that I over-drove one just to try and win it and got beaten. “I can say I’ve done it once, not many get the opportunity to do that, anything else is a bonus.” Should he go on and defend his title, Morrison will be able to look back on the support he’s received in Southland as one of the deciding factors. Of his four winners since racing returned from lockdown, three have come from that part of the country and he’s consistently picking up a number of drives each week at Invercargill. “I’ve had huge support down there. “Trainers who have stuck by me and give me drives each and

Racing Minister, Winston Peters.

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the industry the tools to better manage itself.” The Committee also recommended Racing New Zealand be established to enable collaboration between the codes and other industry entities for the betterment of the industry. Changes were also made in response to Covid-19. This included naming the current Board of RITA as the interim Board of TAB NZ until a time when new appointments can be made under the new legislative process. “We must thank the Committee and RITA for their tireless work on this Bill. “The gratitude of the whole industry must also be given to John Messara, whose report set us on the path that has led us to this moment,” Peters said. The Racing Industry Bill will come into force on August 1.

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Sell price

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Last sale

At close of trading on Thursday, June 25, 2020

Daily Volume move ’000s

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METAL PRICES

Source: interest.co.nz

q Gold

1,766.05

London – $US/ounce

–1.95

–0.11%

p Silver London – $US/ounce

17.85

+0.04

+0.22%

q Copper London – $US/tonne

5,871.0

–24.0

–0.41%

NZ DoLLAR

Source: BNZ

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TT sell

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Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 160 Main Street, Methven NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories. 10am

Every Tue and Fri

Methven Museum Main Street, Methven Keeping the history of the greater Methven area alive, come for a drive and visit us. 2pm - 4pm Methven Historical Society Main Street, Methven New exhibition. Methven Maternity Hospital display, many Methven residents were born in this hospital. Visit our museum and view the display. Why not try your hand at nappy folding! On till the end of April, Tuesday and Friday. 2pm - 4pm

Every Wed

Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron

July 3

Matariki Glow Show! Ashburton Trust Event Centre The upbeat 45-minute show has the audience buzzing from the onset. Illuminating kids’ hearts and minds, they’ll be singing all the way home! Rich in Te Reo Māori, there’s an abundance of educational content to take back to the classroom. Stay for the Q&A session after the show – meet the cast! 10am and 11.30am

July 26

Mayfield Mid-Winter Market Mayfield Memorial Hall Free entry, quality stalls and freshments. 10am - 2.30pm

August 2

South Island Half Marathon Lake Hood, Tinwald Half marathon (21km) 1/6th marathon (7km). Run and walk. Kidz dash (1.5km) 7 - 12 – year-olds. 9.30am - 3pm

September 6

Herman’s Hermits Farewell with special guest Mike Pender Ashburton Trust Event Centre Herman’s Hermits completed a hugely successful farewell tour of North Island venues in 2017, selling out many venues, and now in 2020 they’ve returned to finish what they started with their farewell to fans in the South Island and the nation’s capital, Wellington. For this tour, unlike 2017, they’ve added some 60s spice with a special guest, none other than the original singer/guitar player of The Searchers, Mike Pender. 6pm - 8.30pm

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Second Fri of every month In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over

September 11

Friends! The musical parody Ashburton Trust Event Centre Friends! The musical parody is an hilarious, good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production. Now it’s your chance to be part of the next chapter in the Friends saga. You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll unagi! With friends like these, who needs television? Pivot! 7.30pm - 10pm

September 28

Boulevard Day East Street, Ashburton Themed -Rural Comes to Town - this day features over 110 stallholders bursting with gift ideas, plants and craft, along with our own retailers who enjoy putting stalls out and meeting you all. Get your shopping under way for Christmas while enjoying the live entertainment from WISHLISTT and other locals. Also, this year, get in the spirit and enjoy some fierce competition from local businesses as they enter the rural themed activities. 9am - 3.30pm

October 17

Jackson Holmes Salmon Run Rakaia Domain The Jackson Holmes Salmon Run has something for everyone, competitive and noncompetitive, individual or teams. With seven events and several categories, there is plenty of choice. All events are staged around the splendour of the Rakaia

morning tea once a month. 10.30am - 12 noon

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Every Sat The Ashburton Toy Library 106 Victoria Street, in the Triangle. Open for toy exchange. 9.30am - 12.30pm

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Nor’Westers Musos’ Club Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Ashburton Monthly open mic afternoon. All the gear set up, just bring your talent, all welcome, any style of music. 2pm - 6pm

River and its riverbed. The choice is yours: half marathon, duathlon x2, multisport, run/walk x2 or mountain bike. A must-do lead up to the C2C. 9am - 4pm

November 4

Tina - Simply The Best Ashburton Trust Event Centre Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this full stage production brimming with Tina hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s. 8pm - 10.30pm

November 6

Te Moana Glow Show! Ashburton Trust Event Centre Illuminate kids’ hearts and minds with this magical, giant scale, glow-in-the-dark puppet show! Go under the sea with a courageous Kina on her journey of discovery across the Pacific Ocean to Aotearoa. It’s a delightful story of our kai moana and the whakatauki “He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.” 10am - 11.30am

November 30

Food Lovers Masterclass The Resource Recovery Park, Ashburton Is your fridge bursting at the seams? Are you filling your compost bin quickly? Are your chickens fat? Perhaps you are wasting food. At this educational masterclass, learn lots about what Kiwi’s waste and how we can save money. Plus, lots of other interesting topics like the difference between Use by and Best before dates, and how much of what we throw out can be composted, or frozen for another day! 6pm - 8pm

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Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

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Previous solution: know, knows, now, own, owns, snow, son, sow, sown, wok, woks, won, wonk, wonks

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BEATTY, Doreen Agnes – Please note all late death On June 24, 2020, passed notices or notices sent away peacefully at Rosebank, outside ordinary office Ashburton, in her 96th year. Loved wife of the late Russell hours must be emailed to: James Beatty and the late deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. Rod McKay. Loved mother of the late Elaine McKay. To place a notice during Daughter of the late Alfred office hours please contact and Daisy Wright (formerly of us on 03 307 7900 Bushside). Loved sister and for more information. sister-in-law of Bae and the Any queries please late Alf Wright. Loved Aunty contact 0800 of Sally, and the late Kerry ASHBURTON Wright. Messages to the (0800-274-287) Beatty family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Doreen’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox streets, Ashburton on MONDAY, June 29, commencing at 11am followed by interment at the Ashburton Lawn Cemetery.

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6:30 Waiata Mai 6:40 Te Mana Kuratahi 7:10 Tamariki Haka 7:20 E Kori 3 7:25 He Paki Taonga I A Maui 7:30 ZooMoo 7:40 Te Nutube 7:50 Darwin + Newts 8am Tapatahi 9am Easy Eats 3 9:30 Ako 3 2 10am Whakatauki 3 10:30 Tamaki Paenga Hira 3 11am Matangireia PG 3 11:30 Whaikorero 3 Noon The Ring Inz PGLC 3 12:30 Game Of Bros PG 3 1pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 1:30 Ako 3 2 2pm Toku Reo 3 2 3pm Nga Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua 3 3:30 Playlist 4pm Swagger 4:30 Tribe 5pm Waiata Mai 5:10 Te Mana Kuratahi 5:40 Tamariki Haka 5:50 E Kori 3 5:55 He Paki Taonga I A Maui 6pm ZooMoo 6:10 Te Nutube 6:20 Darwin + Newts 3 6:30 Te Ao Marama

6am Britain’s Most Historic Towns 7am Gordon Ramsay – Ultimate Home Cooking 7:30 Food Safari – Water 8am Surviving The Amazon 9am A Taste Of South Africa 9:30 Money For Nothing 10:30 Mysteries At The Museum PGC 11:30 Salvage Hunters 12:30 Somebody’s Gotta Do It PGC 1:30 Flipping Bangers 2:30 Jade Fever PGL 3:30 Africa’s Underwater Wonders 4:30 James Martin’s Islands To Highlands James and chef Mark Jordan set out on their motorbikes to discover the island of Guernsey. 5:30 Mysteries At The Museum 6:30 Salvage Hunters

7:30 Traditional Kai 3 8pm Family Rules 3 8:30 M Double Jeopardy MVLS 1999 Thriller. A woman imprisoned for the murder of her husband leaves prison determined to find her son and prove her innocence. Ashley Judd, Tommy Lee Jones. 10:35 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 11:05 #whiuatepatai ML 11:30 The Late Show With Series in which speakers address a Stephen Colbert PG The best of Stephen Colbert’s satire and comedy, variety of topics. 11:35 Closedown discussing politics, entertainment, business, and more. 12:30 Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Storm v Warriors. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 2:15 Closedown

7:30 Amazing Spaces Shed Of The Year 8:30 Escape To The Chateau The busy wedding season has ended, so Dick and Angel organise for winter. Their next task is to restore the dilapidated 19th-century coach. 9:30 Inside Out Homes 10:30 Salvage Hunters

6am Ben 10 – Omniverse 3 0 6:50 Krypto The Superdog 3 0 7:40 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 0 8:05 The Thundermans 0 8:30 Game Shakers 0 9am Antiques Road Trip 3 10am The Doctors PGC 11am The Chase Australia 3 0 Noon The Neighbourhood PG 3 0 12:30 Madam Secretary PG 3 0 1:30 Married… With Children PG 3 2pm The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3 3:30 Jeopardy 4pm A Place In The Sun – Winter Sun 3 5pm Frasier 3 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm Pawn Stars 3 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Border Security – America’s Front Line PG 0 8:30 NCIS – New Orleans MV 0 9:30 Raw PGV 10:30 New Amsterdam M

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREAtS

7:02 Pet Sematary 16VLC 2019 Horror. Jason Clarke, John Lithgow. 8:42 The Shanghai Job MV 2017 Action. Orlando Bloom, Simon Yam. 10:15 The Founders PG 2015 Documentary. 11:48 The Wife MLS 2018 Drama. Glenn Close, Jonathan Price. 1:29 Ad Astra MVLC 2019 Adventure. Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones. 3:30 Hometown Hero M 2017 Romantic Comedy. Brooke Nevin, Jake Sandvig. 4:55 Elizabeth Harvest 16VLSC 2018 Thriller. Abbey Lee, Ciaran Hinds. 6:45 Born Guilty 16LS 2018 Comedy. Jay Devore, Rosanna Arquette. 8:30 King Of Thieves ML 2018 Drama. A famous thief in his younger years, a widower puts together a misfit band of elderly criminals to carry out an unprecedented robbery. Michael Caine, Jim Broadbent. 10:20 Unlovable 16LSC 2018 Drama. Charlene deGuzman, John Hawkes. 11:40 The Row 16VSC 2018 Horror. Lala Kent, Randy Couture.

6:55 Veronica Mars MVL 2014 Crime Drama. Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni. 8:45 Barbershop 2 – Back In Business ML 2004 Comedy. Ice Cube, Sean Patrick Thomas. 10:35 About Time MLS 2013 Fantasy Romance. Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams. 12:40 Lords Of Dogtown MS 2005 Action. Heath Ledger, Emile Hirsch, Rebecca De Mornay. 2:30 We’re The Millers 16VLS 2013 Comedy. Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston. 4:25 Captain Phillips MV 2013 Drama. Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi. 6:45 Shaft 16VL 2000 Action. Samuel L Jackson, Christian Bale, Toni Collette. 8:30 Memoirs Of A Geisha MS 2005 Drama. A legendary geisha captivates the most powerful men of her day, but is haunted by her secret love for the one man beyond her reach. 10:55 Johnny English PGV 2003 Comedy. Rowan Atkinson, John Malkovich, Natalie Imbruglia.

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12:20 Lords Of Dogtown MS 2005 Action. Saturday Heath Ledger, Emile Hirsch, 1:15 Hometown Hero M Rebecca De Mornay. 2017 Romantic Comedy. 2:05 We’re The Millers 16VLS Brooke Nevin, Jake Sandvig. 2:40 Elizabeth Harvest 16VLSC 2013 Comedy. Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston. 2018 Thriller. Abbey Lee, 3:55 Captain Phillips MV Ciaran Hinds. 4:30 Born 2013 Drama. Tom Hanks, Guilty 16LS 2018 Comedy. Jay Devore, Rosanna Arquette. Barkhad Abdi.

Sky SPORt 1 6am Super Rugby Aotearoa (HLS) Hurricanes v Crusaders. From Sky Stadium, Wellington. 6:30 The Pod Justin Marshall is joined by Andrew Mehrtens. 8am Pacific Brothers 9am Loosehead Footy 10am Rugby Nation 11am The Breakdown Noon Super Rugby Aotearoa (HLS) Chiefs v Blues. 12:15 Super Rugby Aotearoa (HLS) Hurricanes v Crusaders. 12:30 Super Rugby Aotearoa Chiefs v Blues. 2:30 GrassRoots Rugby 3:30 Rugby Nation 4:30 The Breakdown 5:30 Super Rugby 2008 (RPL) Blues v Highlanders. From Carisbrook, Dunedin. 7:30 Super Rugby 2013 (RPL) Crusaders v Chiefs. From AMI Stadium in Christchurch. 9:30 The Breakdown 10:30 Super Rugby Aotearoa (HLS) Chiefs v Blues. From FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton. 10:45 Super Rugby Aotearoa (HLS) Hurricanes v Crusaders. From Sky Stadium, Wellington. 11pm GrassRoots Rugby

Saturday

Midnight Super Rugby Aotearoa (RPL) Chiefs v Blues. 2am Super Rugby Aotearoa (RPL) Hurricanes v Crusaders. 4am Ranfurly Shield 2007 (RPL) North Harbour v Thames Valley.

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; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over; PG Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits FM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

11:30 Mysteries At The Museum 12:30 James Martin’s Islands To Highlands 1:30 A Taste Of South Africa 2am The Truth About Getting Fit 3am Africa’s Underwater Wonders 4am Escape To The Chateau 5am Mysteries At The Museum PGC

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DISCOVERy

6:40 EastEnders PG 7:10 The Graham Norton Show M 8am The Bill MVC 8:50 Lewis MVC 10:25 Death In Paradise M 11:25 Father Brown MVC 12:10 Midsomer Murders M 1:50 The Bill MVC 2:45 Inspector George Gently MVC 4:25 The Graham Norton Show ML 5:20 Who Do You Think You Are? Australia PG 6:20 Qi M 6:55 Hold The Sunset PG 7:30 Qi M With Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Marcus Brigstocke, and Alan Davies. 8pm Would I Lie To You? PG With Stacey Dooley, Alex Jones, Rachel Parris, and Henning Wehn. 8:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown MLS With Roisin Conaty, Nish Kumar and Adam Braxton. 9:25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown MLS Johnny Vegas and Rhod Gilbert take on Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. 10:20 Alan Davies – As Yet Untitled MLS 11:10 Midsomer Murders M

6:35 Fast N’ Loud PG Sema Dreamin’. 7:30 Codes And Conspiracies PG The Vatican. 8:20 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:10 Gold Rush – White Water PG Hands Full of Gold. 10am How Do They Do It? PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 How It’s Made PG 11:15 How It’s Made PG 11:40 Outback Opal Hunters PG 12:30 The Perfect Murder M Murder-In-Law. 1:20 People Magazine Investigates MVLSC In the Name of Love. 2:10 Top Gear 3pm Alaskan Bush People PG Family First. 3:50 Gold Rush PG No Crane, No Gain. 4:45 Gold Rush – White Water PG Hands Full of Gold. 5:40 Outback Opal Hunters PG 6:35 Aussie Salvage Squad PG 7:30 Outback Opal Hunters PG 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Aussie Mega Mechanics PG Shiny and New. 10:15 Legends Of The Wild PG Executioner of the Andes. 11:05 Naked And Afraid MC Stone Cold. 11:55 How It’s Made PG

12:50 Qi MSLC 1:20 Qi MSLC 1:50 Would I Lie To You? PG 2:25 Who Do You Think You Are? Australia PG 3:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown ML 4:05 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown ML 4:55 Alan Davies – As Yet Untitled MLS 5:40 Hold The Sunset PG

12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 The World’s Deadliest Weather Caught On Camera PG 1:35 Gold Rush PG 2:25 Bering Sea Gold PG 3:15 Alaskan Bush People PG 4:05 Codes And Conspiracies PG 4:55 Naked And Afraid MLC 5:45 Gold Rush PG

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AshHutt goes back to back

One race at a time

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ASHCOLL MEET THEIR MATCH

Ashburton College got their Thompson Trophy campaign under way against Burnside High on Tuesday. A solid defensive effort from Ashburton College was not enough to avoid defeat in their opening Thompson Trophy encounter this week. Burnside High School ran out comfortable 91-66 winners as AshColl struggled to make offensive inroads during Tuesday night’s competition opener. The College A outfit are in a rebuild period after losing several of their key stalwarts from 2019, with half a dozen Year 11 pupils

now thrust into the mix. The match began at a high-octane rate, as both teams tried to impose themselves on the game. Aggressive defence from both line-ups led to some niggle among opposing players throughout a tense contest. For the Mid Cantabrians, it was hoped some of the early season rust would be tided up following a scratchy pre-season outing against Waitaki Boys’ High at the weekend.

As with most of the match they were able to get plenty of looks at the basket, they just struggled to convert at a rate that would impact on the game. Burnside’s superior execution at the basket led them to a 46-25 advantage at halftime as their defence continued to shut out College. College managed to wrestle back some of the ascendancy during the third stanza, at one point reducing the buffer to 16 as

they clawed their way back into the game. However Burnside did enough during a competitive fourth quarter as both sides went basket-for -basket, with Burnside sealing a 25 point victory. AshColl’s Kambell Stills chipped in with 16 points and hustled tirelessly at both ends. Riley Sa was defensively sound, despite being unable to get into his offensive stride. Willy Joyce also enjoyed a late

game run of 11 points including three three pointers. Coaching staff said College were able to match Burnside’s defensive intensity on occasion, however were guilty of easing off their opponents which allowed them to get on a roll. Finding more consistency will be the objective for the side as they knuckle down for next week’s game against Cashmere High. The senior girls game against Papanui however was deferred.

Winners of top gongs revealed in local tennis

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