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The Ashburton Bowling Club greens might be the star of Ashburton’s Domain today, but a redevelopment plan for the domain could see them disappear and the site turned to a new use. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

Domain plan has councillors at odds By Sue Newman

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With the Ashburton Domain development plan now out for consultation, the Ashburton District Council may have set itself on a collision path with the community. The plan has been years in the making and at yesterday’s council meeting staff were given the go-ahead to send it out for consultation unchanged, but not all councillors were happy. The plan is a 30-year one, covering the gradual redevelopment of the domain to meet future residents’ needs. It is broad in its vision and includes many changes to existing areas. The most contentious of these is likely to be the removal of the Ashburton Bowling Club’s greens. This area is destined to become the domain’s heart.

When the plan hit the table at yesterday’s meeting councillor Stuart Wilson didn’t waste time voicing his displeasure. “I am opposed to forcibly removing the bowling club. Those greens should be left there. We, as a council, are approving this plan for consultation and I’m opposed to having this as part of the plan. I don’t want my name on this,” he said. Angus McKay and Lynette Lovett agreed. “If we pass this draft for consultation it sends a signal to the community that it’s the council’s wish to remove the bowling club,” McKay said. While she might not agree with removing the bowling area, Carolyn Cameron said it was pretty arrogant of councillors to think they knew better than the

people of Ashburton about whether the greens should go or stay. “Let people have their say. It will not alter the time frame if we leave it in for consultation. If people want the greens to stay, then we alter the plans if we decide to go with the submissions. We need to move forward with this and let it go out for submissions,” she said. Rodger Letham was also keen to let the plan go out for consultation in its draft form. “Are we getting ahead of ourselves and over-dramatic about things? It’s a 30-year plan and the bowling club won’t be moved until the end of that plan,” he said.

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Holocaust horror echoes down the generations By Susan Sandys

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The Children’s Holocaust Memorial exhibition at the Ashburton Museum has stirred up painful memories for one Ashburton man. Tom Morawetz’s father Ludwig was cruelly separated from his family in 1939, as his parents bundled him onto the last Kindertransport from their home in Vienna, Austria. It was in the lead-up to World War Two, following Nazi authorities staging a violent riot upon Jews in Germany on November 9 in 1938, known as Kristallnacht, Night of Broken Glass. Jewish organisations inside the Greater German Reich planned the Kindertransports, kinder being the German word for children. It was a series of transports, mostly by train and then ship across the English Channel, where thousands of Jewish children were evacuated to Britain. Morawetz said Ludwig was just 13 when he boarded the train, seeing his parents Olga and Heinrich for the last time. He made it out just in time, as the war soon broke out and millions of Jews were herded off to concentration camps where they were murdered. Ludwig was taken in by a Russian doctor, Dr Bielenky, and his wife in London, who brought him up.

The horror of the Holocaust echoes down the generations, says Tom Morawetz. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 250220-SS-005

They provided well for him, ensuring he got a good education even as World War Two raged. After finishing school, he undertook military service and worked as an interpreter for the American army in Germany, including in the run-up to the infamous Nuremberg trials. Ludwig attended the London

School of Economics, and became a high-profile public servant as Chief Inspector of Taxes with the British tax department. He was also elected as lay national treasurer for the Association of First Division Civil Servants. He married Morawetz’s mother Patricia Megan Jobling and the couple had two children.

Morawetz said as he and his sister Sal were brought up by their parents, who have now passed away, his dad never mentioned the trauma of what he had been through. “He just kept it all inside,” Morawetz said. In recent years, he and Sal had been trying to find out more

about what may have become of Ludwig’s parents. They had been in touch with the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bielenky, who have also passed away. She had come across some old letters, which suggested Olga and Heinrich were separated in the war. Heinrich may have been taken into a concentration camp but given the choice to get out if he left the country immediately and went by himself. Olga was still alive around the end of the war as evidenced by a letter in 1945 to the Bielenkys, forwarded on by her brother, seeking news of Ludwig. However, then communications ceased and the Bielenkys believed she had died. Tom said the atrocities of the Holocaust echoed down the generations. Even to this day he felt saddened about the ripping apart of his father’s family, and the consequence that he would never meet his paternal grandparents. Morawetz said it was while browsing on Facebook that he saw the Ashburton Museum page and the post about the Children’s Holocaust Memorial. He visited the memorial this week to meet the Guardian, however, he said he would not view it just yet, as he found it incredibly sad. “I might bring a friend with me, or even my daughter, she can hold the tissues,” he said.

Domain plan has councillors at loggerheads From P1 It was a plan for the future, not today, Leen Braam said and because of that it should go through the submission process so the community could have a say on how the domain of the future could look. The council would then hear

submissions and then make a decision, he said. “If we start pulling it apart now we show no respect for the community and its thoughts.” If the council decided it wanted the bowling club to remain in the domain, would that affect the overall plan, mayor Neil

Brown asked. The bowling green area was a key element in the overall plan, and yes, the whole plan would need to be reworked, open spaces planner Bert Hofmans said. McKay put up a motion to have the club’s removal deleted from the plan but this only

gained support from Wilson and Lovett. Bowls has been played in the domain for 120 years and the club has eight or nine years to run on its lease. When told last year the greens would disappear as part of the redevelopment plan president

Joe Ryk said members were not happy but were keeping their fingers crossed things would change once the public became aware of what was planned. The plan is now out for consultation until April. An open day will be held in the domain on Saturday, March 8.

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Lions club gearing up for their annual monster sale By Jaime Pitt-MacKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

Space for items is quickly filling up as the Ashburton Pakeke Lions Club gear up for their largest fundraising event of the year. The club are hosting their annual monster garage sale at the Ashburton Racecourse on Saturday and have been out and about with trailers this week collecting items to be sold at the sale. The sale is the biggest event for the club, and raised around $15,000 for the club last year. Immediate past president Ron Patterson said the venue was already packed out with items with much more still to be collected. Items range widely from old board games to golf clubs and furniture, with some being valued at a very good price. “We have had one item valued at $2500. It might not sell, as for things like that you need specialised buyers, so if it doesn’t sell we will likely list it on Trade Me or take it round some dealers,” he said. Patterson said with the number of items that they have had donated, they will likely need to run a second sale on Friday evening next week. The club have been collecting items since June, with people ringing up offering items due to downsizing their homes and not having enough room for items, or people moving into retirement villages and their families do not want the items. “We are not as big a club in

Just a few of the Ashburton Pakeke Lions members who have been working hard this week to prepare for their monster garage sale this Saturday (from left), Joe Butchard, Jim Martin and Milner Jacob. PHOTO JAIME PITT-MACKAY 260220-JPM-0009 terms of fundraising as Methven or Mayfield, so we like to spread what we do raise as far and wide

as we can,” he said. “We are a club of older members who can’t quite do as much

to get out fundraising.” The event will run at the Ashburton Racecourse from 9am to

1pm on February 29. If a further sale is required that will be advertised.

■■ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Civic centre and library on target By Sue Newman

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The long-awaited construction of Ashburton’s new civic centre and library is on track to start by the end of this year. The project has been on the district’s drawing board for several years but gained momentum over the past three years with site and build options becoming part of a round of public consultation, resulting in a site choice of Baring Square east and a build option with a price tag of $51.3 million. Rather than the cheaper, pared back option, arrived at through the consultation process, the community made it clear they wanted the council to build the best and most environmentally sustainable building possible, one that would last the district well into the future. While the council already owned land in Baring Square East on which the old County Council building sat, a deal was done with the Methodist Church to secure some of its land and an adjoining commercial property was also purchased. With the old County Council building and the Methodist Church hall now cleared off the Baring Square east site the Ashburton District Council and project manager, Logic Group are now in the development stage of the design process. This is expected to wrap up in April be-

fore detailed designs are crafted and put out for tender. While there might appear to have been very little happening on the project since the site was cleared last year, council chief executive, Hamish Riach said there had been a lot of work going on behind the scenes. “The design process and timeline was established at the very start of this project in 2018, and we are still operating on track. The work completed to date, including the site preparation, has allowed for further technical investigation to inform the detailed design phase. This comprised of geo-technical and contamination surveys,” he said. In August the council approved concept designs for the building which includes a number of environmentally sustainable features, such as an artesian well and a chilled beam cooling/heating system. Timber will be used as a key structural element. The new building will also house the district’s Civil Defence headquarters. An important feature of the new building will be the incorporation of heritage building Pioneer Hall, in the new build. This will become part of the new library. With concept plans established, the work is now focusing on how to translate those ideas into more concrete designs, Riach said.

“It’s all about how we make each of the components work.” Ashburton District Mayor, Neil Brown said it was important the community was kept up-to-date with the project and to ensure this happened residents could sign

up for the council’s free e-newsletter. “This is an exciting project for our community, and the end result will be quite an upgrade from what we currently have,” he said.The e-newsletter can be found on ashburtondc.govt.nz/stayinformed.

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Bonuses axed Project manager Josh Horn is pleased with the progress they are making on the Methven skatepark. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 250220-HM-0010 The park is going to have an 2.4 metre bowl, a two metre bowl and a 1.5 metre bowl. Horn said it has been designed like this so riders can progress their way through the park. “Riders can start on the smaller ramps and as they improve, they move through the park with features getting increasingly difficult as they go.” The ride-wall included in the design is a nod to Methven’s first

skating icon Trevor Ponting. “We all looked up to Trev as kids. He was the cool guy with dreads who was always good to us. “This park could be looked at as an extension of what he started back then.” Horn couldn’t say exactly when the opening will be but he did say it would be a matter of weeks. The group have some exciting things in the pipeline for the opening. Horn said the New Zea-

land boarding community as a whole are excited about Methven’s Skatepark. “We are looking at getting some top amateur riders here for the opening. Riders of that ability would show the local skaters what they can achieve in their own park. “This project goes to show what a small group of locals can achieve if they put their minds to it and refuse to give up.”

Bid to reduce tourism funding fails By Sue Newman

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Stuart Wilson has called his fellow Ashburton District councillors to task for not honouring a commitment they made to reduce funding to Experience Mid Canterbury by $10,000 each year. As councillors looked at budgets for the coming year, Wilson was not happy that a sum of $381,058 had been committed for Experience Mid Canterbury. That amount should be reducing each year, he said.

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Gang raided Police have seized drugs, cash and firearms in a raid of a Canterbury property linked to bikie gang the Mongols MC yesterday. State Highway 1 was closed between Burnham and Rolleston about 7am as the armed offenders squad and officers carried out a search at the property on Main South Rd. “Police executed a pre-planned search warrant on Main South Rd, Burnham, around 7am,” a police spokesman said. The road reopened about 8.30am. Ten firearms, ammunition, about $50,000 of cash, and a substance thought to be methamphetamine were seized. A 44-year-old man has been charged with firearms offences and would appear in the Christchurch District Court today, Detective Inspector Greg Murton said. Further charges were likely, - NZME he said.

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As with most construction sites it is inevitably tricky to exactly know where progress is being made. But despite the dirt piles, wooden boxing and earth moving machinery, things are certainly taking shape at the Kidzmethven skatepark. Project manager and Kidzmethven committee member Josh Horn is pleased with the progress. “From the outside it looks like not much has been going on, but this is a process that we want to make sure we get right.” “That means making sure each section is going to work before we move on to the next. Things will progress pretty quickly from now on as we are three-fifths of the way there.” Shifting the earth and pouring the concrete into the three skate bowls has proved to be one of the most time consuming construction processes. “We had to pile all the dirt up, let it settle and then dig out the shape of each bowl and then pour the concrete in sections.” Horn said the removal of the dirt had been made possible thanks to the help of Shane Stockdill from Stockdill Earthmoving with the help of Richard Morris. “Shane is doing this for us at cost and we all appreciate him donating his time and energy to help.”

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The council decided to reduce funding to encourage EMC to secure more of its funding from operators, the direct beneficiaries of its work, Wilson said. Lynette Lovett did not agree. Cutting funding to EMC would simply result in less promotion of the district, she said. “People won’t come on board and do this work for peanuts and we want the best people here promoting our district,” she said. Chief executive Hamish Riach said that the board of EMC had

voiced concerns over the level of funding the council provided and suggested the council needed to be aware that the ability to do great promotional work relied on resources. If councillors decided they wanted to go down the track of a targeted rate for businesses benefiting from tourism promotion, then they’d need to be very clear about what was and what was not a beneficiary business, Riach said. Currently the targeted rate for

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tourism is across all Ashburton, Methven and Rakaia business rating units. If it is classed as a business then it gets targeted for this rate, regardless of its activity. The current system does not include businesses that may benefit from tourists, such as AirBnB. While it might not have pleased Wilson, his fellow councillors agreed to leave EMC’s funding as it was in the budget for the next year, but to look at the funding model when it reviewed the long term plan next year.

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Auckland Council’s development agency has scrapped a bonus scheme that paid out $450,000 to staff last year. Panuku Development Auckland executives drew up a bonus scheme that was approved by the unelected board in 2017, but it came under scrutiny when the Herald revealed former chief executive Roger MacDonald was paid a bonus of $82,500 last year. Thirty-eight staff were paid bonuses at Panuku last year. Last June the board reviewed the scheme and agreed to maintain it for a year to maintain competitive with the marketplace, board chairman Adrienne Young-Cooper said at the time. - NZME

Cyclist run over A cyclist has been seriously injured after being run over by a truck near Queenstown yesterday. Emergency services were called to the scene – at the Coronet Peak access road, near the intersection of Malaghans and Littles Rds – about 1.45pm. A police spokesman at the scene said the cyclist was being treated by St John staff for serious injuries. “The rain has made the road quite slippery after a long hot spell so we just encourage people to take extra care.” A Fire and Emergency crew and about four police vehicles, along with St John staff, attended the scene. An investigation is ongoing. - NZME

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■■ THE FRY-DAY FRY-UP

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his job has given me plenty of opportunities to take myself out of my comfort zone, from offers of skydiving to going for a spin in an electric car that can go from standstill to 100km/h in less than three seconds. I have not taken those up, fearful of stepping out of my comfort zone. However, I am willing to take a step out of it to do what I view as a public service for the people of Ashburton, ranking all nine fish and chip shops that call this wonderful town home. I, like everyone, have a pre-existing favourite fish and chip shop, a regular of sorts, fearful of breaking tradition should another shop’s chips be too soggy, or the fish be battered too densely. I’m willing to put those fears aside and step into the unknown, working down my list of frying professionals in alphabetical order, starting with the Allenton Fish and Chip Shop on Alford Forest Road. In the interests of what is definitely not science, but I’m going to call it that anyway, we need to lay out a few ground rules. The test will be run on what I consider the three key pillars of any fish and chip meal, a piece of fish, a hot dog, and a scoop of chips. I’m looking for a good chunk of fish, with a nice crispy batter, but flaky fish inside that tastes fresh and not too fishy. The hot dog also needs to be crispy, but not with too much batter. The sausage itself should taste like a classic hot dog, but not that fake over-the-top hot dog taste that can come with

Ashburton is blessed with a wide range of fish and chip shops to satisfy one of New Zealand’s favourite fast food cravings, Guardian reporter Jaime Pitt-MacKay takes on the unenviable, or enviable task of ranking them all . . . FRY-DAY FRY-UP POWER RANKINGS ■■ 1. Allenton Fish & Chip Shop

The first entry in the Fry-day Fry-up competition just moments away from ingestion. some hot dogs. The chips I am after should be plentiful, crispy of course, but with a nice soft, fluffy interior. If there is anywhere I expect to cop some backlash from the public, it is my choice of condiments.

For me when it comes to fish and chips, the tomato sauce stays firmly on the shelf. That might be treason for some, but I am a barbecue sauce man through and through, showered unevenly over all food items.

On the side of the plate will always sit a large dollop of mayo, ready to be dipped into. With no reference points for value, I will have to assume that the $3 for a piece of fish and a scoop of chips was good value, as was the $2.50 I paid for the hot

dog. Upon unwrapping the paper parcel of delight, the first thing that struck me was the chips. They seemed to glow a perfect crispy golden colour, evenly sized and a healthy portion. They definitely backed up their look once they reached crunch point, crispy enough on the outside but with a brilliant internal texture. The hot dog came next, with a nice light, incredibly crispy batter hiding a well seasoned sausage below. Until I’ve increased my sample range, I’m not going to judge the sausage on its size, but it was definitely big enough. The fish came next, and was probably the point that let the meal down. It had the same light, crispy batter as the hot dog, but on what was a too perfectly rectangular slice of fish. Quite thin, it tore apart more like a dehydrated fruit snack than falling apart in chunks like a nice fillet of fish. For now the Alford Forest Road Fish and Chip Shop tops the rankings, but I expect some stiff competition to follow over the next eight weeks.

Another busy quarter for rescue helicopter The Canterbury Air Rescue Service has had another busy quarter, clocking up 341 hours of flight time on 184 missions in October, November and December 2019. This is an increase compared to this quarter in 2018 when the Canterbury crew attended 162 missions over the same period. The trust’s impact report said that mission types varied from medical patient transfers, motor vehicle accidents, hiking accidents and STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) medical events, flying to a wide range of destinations through Canterbury and in to the West Coast. Weather conditions over the summer meant mission numbers increased significantly with warmer weather and the holiday season additionally contributing to the increase. The Christchurch rescue base operates two helicopters with the H145-ZK-IGI on 24/7 standby and the BK117-B2 ZK-HJC on 10/7 standby 365 days. Both helicopters were required simultaneously on separate missions occurring at the same time on several occasions over the quarter.

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“Situations such as this showcase how important it is that Christchurch has two rescue helicopters and two operational crew on standby,” the report said. In October the Canterbury crew responded to 49 emergency medical service call-outs across the region. On October 10 the rescue helicopter crews flew to five missions in total making it the busiest day of the month.

It also saw the Christchurch Hospital heli-pad rooftop testing begin. The H145 rescue helicopter was the first helicopter to land on the rooftop during testing and a second helicopter was also able to land as the helipad design now enables two helicopters to access the helipad at the same time. It is also the only helipad in New Zealand to have a clinical support unit, this unit at the top of the hel-

ipad enables specialist treatments immediately upon touchdown. Pilot, Stu Farquhar, crewman/ ICP, Mike McLintock and ICP, Juliet Fitzpatrick were the first to try out the new helipad, with further landings and take-offs planned over the coming months in preparedness for the official opening. In November the Canterbury crew responded to 69 emergency medical call-outs. Mission numbers were up nearly 43 per cent compared to November 2018. Accidents made up 46 per cent of the 69 call-outs in November. Nearly half of these accidents resulted from leisure activity injuries. Two such leisure accidents saw the crew fly to Mt Cook in November, although fortunately both missions saw both patients sustain non-serious injuries. The crew responded to 10 multi vehicle accidents throughout the month of November. In December the holiday period played a significant role in the spike of mission numbers for the month. December was the second busiest month of the year with 66 missions flown by the crew. December’s youngest patients

were a 6-month-old baby and a 20- month-old baby, and the oldest patients were an 82-year-old male and an 82- year-old female. Mission statistics are consistent with recent quarterly trends; the majority of call-outs are responding to accidents (45 per cent). Medical events (34 per cent) and inter-hospital transfers (21 per cent) made up the remaining 55 per cent of missions responded to by the Canterbury crew. November has dethroned August as the busiest month of the year so far. This differs from 2018 when August saw the Canterbury crew tasked to the most jobs and November was a quieter month mission wise. Patients were flown in from a variety of locations in Canterbury and the West Coast. The holiday period in December saw the crew attend several missions for patients injured in leisure accidents. Activities including horse-riding, tramping, cycling and water sports all caused injuries for patients and required the rescue helicopters’ services. December also saw eight motor vehicle accidents attended to by the crew.

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What does ‘as is, where is’ mean? Marketing a property ‘as is, where is’ can be a way to alert potential buyers to the current state of the property. ‘As is, where is’ properties may have: • suffered substantial damage — commonly in a high natural disaster area or fires — and been written off by the insurers • been approved for repair — but no repairs have been carried out • not had insurance at the time of a natural event • weathertightness issues • unconsented alterations. Real Estate Authority (REA) chief executive, Kevin LampenSmith says: “While ‘as is, where is’ properties in New Zealand have generally suffered damage through natural events, they can also be listed ‘as is, where is’ because of owner neglect, an estate sale, or a mortgagee sale.”

What could this mean for you as a buyer? If you’re interested in buying an ‘as is, where is’ property, the most important things you can do are take extra care with your due diligence and make sure that you contact insurers to establish whether you can insure the property before making an offer. Before signing a sale and purchase agreement, seek independent legal advice and clarification from your insurance provider. Your bank or lender will want proof that you have arranged property insurance before settlement, even if you have conditional pre-approval with your finances. EQC’s website has a lot of information about the Canterbury and Kaikōura earthquakes and how to find out if a property you’re considering buying has had an EQC claim on it.

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Suffered substantial damage and has been written off by the insurers These properties have damage so severe that insurers consider the cost of repairing the property to be uneconomical. The original homeowners will usually receive a cash settlement to put towards the cost of demolition and building a new house. If you are considering buying an ‘as is, where is’ property that has been written off, you need to think about whether you are prepared to buy a property that cannot be insured. It’s wise to get a geotechnical report done to find out whether rebuilding a new house on the land is possible. It’s a good idea to keep in mind that it may be difficult to insure a replacement house on the same piece of land, if there has been no insurance for a length of time. Talking to insurance companies or an independent insurance broker will give you an idea of your options.

Been approved for repair, but no repairs have been carried out This means that the insurers have decided that the property can be repaired. It’s likely that a cash payment was made to the owner to settle the insurance claim, but they have not used it to make the repairs. Building costs often increase over time, so you’ll want to make sure that you fully understand the cost of repair when making an offer on an ‘as is, where is’ property. Engaging experts is essential. Paying that bit extra to get a qualified building inspection and/or engineering report done will give you a clear picture of the property — remember that this

is a visual inspection and the building inspector or engineer will not be able to cut holes in walls or carry out other invasive testing.

No insurance at the time of the natural event The cost of repairing this type of property will fall on the owner. This may be reflected in the sale price. It’s sensible to ask the real estate agent for any proof of repair, so that you can understand what work may have been carried out. It would also be wise to work with an independent insurance broker to explore the best insurance options for you. Your first port of call may be contacting your current insurance company. Having an existing relationship with an insurer means that you have already been assessed as a good risk.

Insuring an ‘as is, where is’ property Ask the real estate agent who the property is insured with and whether any claims for damage have been made with EQC and the private insurer. You should also ask the real estate agent if there are any claim numbers available. And, ask the real estate agent, EQC and the private insurer lots of questions to get a full picture of what ‘as is, where is’ actually means for this property. This will let you know if any insurance claims exist. Make sure that as the buyer any EQC or private insurance claims are assigned to you. Where the property has been sold by mortgagee sale, it is unlikely the mortgagee will have insurance on the property before settlement. You may wish to talk to an insurance broker about options for insuring the property before settlement. “Taking extra care to do

your homework is especially important with ‘as is, where is’ properties. Not spending the time and money to get a full picture of the property you are purchasing can be very expensive and stressful,” Lampen-Smith says.

contingency amount in your repair budget. You can request a review of an EQC cash settlement if the original settlement was not enough to cover the reasonable costs of EQC’s repair strategy.

Settling a deed of assignment

Some things to think about before buying an ‘as is, where is’ property

Transferring an insurance claim to a new buyer is called ‘assignment’. A Deed of Assignment is the most common document, and your lawyer or conveyancer can help with this. Transferring the claim may allow you to take over the rights to the claim (ie: the right to any insurance payout).

What if damage has been missed or there’s been a failed repair? Talk to your lawyer or conveyancer if you discover that damage to the property is missing from the insurance claim, or if there’s been a failed repair. They will be able to help you with a request to review the original claims. You can ask for a review of an EQC cash settlement if the original settlement did not meet the reasonable costs of repairs.

What if the property had a private insurance claim? With private insurance cover, a new owner may not be entitled to the same benefits as the previous owner. This is because the policy is held by the individual, not the property.

Cost of repairs While the cost of an ‘as is, where is’ property is often lower to factor in the repairs needed, you have no buffer if something goes wrong. It is always wise to set aside money to cover extra due diligence and to include a decent

• Has a building inspection or engineer’s report been carried out? • Look especially at high-risk areas: • Chimneys, foundations and retaining walls • Houses on slopes • Properties with multiple types of foundations • Houses with irregular design shapes or split levels • Unreinforced concrete block walls • Leaking or cracking • What land zone is the property in? TC1, TC2, TC3, etc • Are there any other potential natural hazards, eg coastal? • Can you insure the house before settlement? • Have you sought legal advice? • How can you reduce the risk of further damage? “It’s important to think through the reasons why you want to purchase an ‘as is, where is’ property. Make sure you set aside time and money to do your due diligence and set up a strong support team to help you weigh up whether this is a good option for you,” says Lampen-Smith.

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Methven 40 Lochhead Crescent

Methven Cafe 131

Fantastic family home

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

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

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Methven 61 South Belt

Allenton 21 Churchill Avenue

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This home is located in a top Allenton location. Situated on a very private 1,146sqm back section. The home has four bedrooms plus a huge conservatory built for all day sun. There is also an office or formal dining room.

Asking Price $625,000 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

This is an opportunity to purchase a 3.0312 hectares (more or less) block, "zoned residential c" in Methven, ideally suited for subdivision with amenities on the boundary. Walking distance to the town centre.

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Rolleston 25 John Morten Place Asking Price $260,000 + GST (if any) Nick O'Styke 027 696 9801 nick.ostyke@bayleys.co.nz Harry Peeters 027 374 1194 harry.peeters@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

New 2,385sqm distribution/transport facility Built for your business, this brand new 2,385sqm facility located in IZONE is now complete. The building has been well considered and designed, completed with four container height roller doors allowing access to the warehouse space within. The four roller doors are covered in with generous canopy and the office space is open and bright with ample staff facilities. The property has a generous 2,800sqm concrete yard that is big enough for large transport vehicle movement. Options to divide the space to suit dual tenants is also available. Call the sole agents today for further information.

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Methven 307 Waimarama Road 4

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

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

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Tinwald 45 Hollands Road 5

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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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Tinwald 126 Johnstone Street 4

Asking Price $790,000 View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Step into lifestyle living This private six hectare lifestyle property is tucked away on the outskirts of town offering a quiet rural setting with all the convenience of being only three kilometres from the centre of Ashburton. The home is set amongst beautifully manicured gardens, with a grass tennis court and in ground swimming pool providing endless hours of fun. Offering four bedrooms and two bathrooms, this property has excellent appeal to any young family looking for the next step up.

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Pleasant Point 233 Te Ngawai Road Asking Price $5,115,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment George Morris 027 212 8668 george.morris@bayleys.co.nz Nick Young 027 437 7820 nick.young@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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155.092 hectare dairy platform, approximately 132 hectares effective 135.5 hectares adjoining support land DeLaval 'voluntary milking system' Six automated robotic milking units Reliable ground water drawn from two consents Strong soils plus high level of infrastructure Well laid out with central lane ways Milking approximately 480 cows, producing consistently over 200,000kgMS

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Brand New 88 Alford Forest Road This town house has been thoughtfully designed and positioned for the sun, including three bedrooms and all the modern benefits of a new home. Be quick to have your choice of decor and finishing details then enjoy entertaining in the

House Area 141m2

stylishly designed kitchen with open plan living flowing through to your own private backyard. This home has everything you would need plus easy care grounds and the benefit of room for parking a camper or trailer.

Land Area 401m2

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376 Wakanui Road, ASHBURTON Spacious four bedroom family home with two generous sized living rooms. Productive and fertile Wakanui soils subdivided into eleven paddocks with established fencing and water troughs. Surface pump ensures more than enough bore water for domestic and stock use, a good variety of sheds including three bay hayshed, utility shed and workshop, six

loose boxes and a hen house, perfect for lifestyle and location. 4

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

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

Price by Negotiation View Saturday, February 29, 10.45-11.15am

Clark McLeod 027 432 2194 Web ID ALE2133677

208 Havelock Street, ASHBURTON

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Immaculate Home ideal home for the modern family with easy care grounds giving more time for relaxing or entertaining family and friends. Viewing will impress.

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

For Sale Offers over $585,000 View Saturday, February 29, 10.45-11.15am

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

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

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

Susie McLeod 021 668 783 Web ID AUW2139849

Price $459,000

Clark McLeod 027 432 2194 Web ID AUT2231379

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Ashburton Business Estate

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1 Park Lane , ASHBURTON

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Ashburton Business Estate

60 Allens Rd , ALLENTON

This character entertainer offers a bungalow with three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, predominately double glazed, the ambience of a gas fireplace and a modern hostess kitchen. Stay warm with a ducted heating system and underfloor bathroom heating. Garaging to accommodate three vehicles. For Sale $695,000 Web ID AUW2161801

This three bedroom red brick home has been renovated and styled for easy care living.

The growth of the Ashburton Business estate has exceeded expectations in recent times. This Ashburton District Council Development is now established with many business and the momentum continues to grow. The release of the most recent stage offers larger scale sites from 1 ha in size to over 20 ha if required.

Quaint commercial building with a floor area of 42m2 provides an affordable rental option to establish your business. A popular and busy location across from Allenton school providing good foot traffic plus ample options for parking. Currently configured with reception area and open plan offices and amenities at the rear of the building.

Penbury Peninsula

Geoff Geering Drive

2 Penbury Close, LAKE HOOD A beautifully designed family home situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in Lake Hood. This four bedroom home incorporates two separate living areas plus the convenience of a study nook and spacious bedrooms. With quality fittings including a gas central heating system you will be kept warm in the winter. For Sale $615,000 Web ID AUL2165405

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Modern interior including kitchen and bathroom, décor and flooring and love the added features such as open plan indoor/outdoor living, double glazed windows, heatpump and logburner and secure spacious yard for peace of mind with the kids or pets. For Sale $345,000 Web ID AUT2235968

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Cosy Kiwi Bach

Spectacular Views

Geoff Geering Drive , ASHBURTON

59 Dolphin Drive, SOUTH RAKAIA HUTS

3/46 Zig Zag Road, RAKAIA

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

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

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

For Sale $195,000 Web ID RUE2139508

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Simply Stunning 38 Charlesworth Drive Beautifully presented and just waiting for a new owner. Situated in a quiet westside subdivision with properties of a similar quality. You’ll love that all you have to do is move in and put your feet up. Feel included in what the family are doing with the open plan light bright sunny kitchen with chefs’ oven and engineered stone kitchen benches. The dining family living area flows to your extensive outdoor patio ideal

for BBQ’s, or to just laze the days away in the sunshine. The second lounge opens off the family room. Four double bedrooms, master includes a walk-in wardrobe and impressive ensuite. Modern neutral tone décor ensures you can add your own style. Double garage. Well fenced private rear yard ideal for children or pets. Easy care low maintenance grounds, just four years old.

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9 Alford Forest Road

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

Neg over $275,000

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

Burrowes Estate

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

Prices starting from $255,000

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

1 Tranquil Place

$765,000

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

40 Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia

Something worth considering • 1017 sqm fenced bareland section • Commercially zoned with potential to be residential • Located centrally on the Westside of Rakaia

$160,000

• Excellent foot traffic exposure • Close to other town facilities • Exciting options for further development

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

100 Wilkins Road

Time to Bring the Offers

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

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

56 Wills Street

Price by negotiation

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

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

7 Eton Street

Neg over $336,000

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

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

15 & 17 Normanby Street, Rakaia

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

$155,000

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Three Bedrooms! Allenton! 64 Farm Road, Allenton, Ashburton This is an affordable family home with plenty of opportunity to stamp your personality on it and make your home ownership dreams a reality. This 1980’s home situated in the desirable location of Allenton is just the ticket to get on the property ladder. This home offers three bedrooms - two bedrooms downstairs with a huge master bedroom upstairs or this space could be used as a second living area/hobby room, the options are many. The kitchen and bathroom have been modernised. A log burner

and heat pump will keep you warm during the cooler months. Then from the open plan living / dining area you can step outside perfect for additional entertaining space. Further outside, you will find the 513 sqm section is ideal for relaxing with friends and enjoying a lovely wine and a BBQ or take a dip in the private spa pool. A single attached garage and off street parking is a bonus. Don’t miss your chance to secure this beautiful yet very practical home, as this may not last. Call us today.

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“It’s quirky, it’s cute, its cosy and for us it’s a happy place” – so say Graeme and Megan Wells when they talk about their home away from home – their 1942 Terra Cruiser caravan. And you only have to see their caravan to understand why they feel that way. Graeme and Megan have owned the caravan – which was originally homebuilt in Rangiora to American Terra Cruiser specifications – for eight years. While they were not new to caravanning, the delightful Terra Cruiser is quite different to their previous van. They say: “it’s taken us to another level”. After buying their caravan, Graeme and Megan spent about a year restoring it. Graeme, who has restored and rebuilt vehicles and currently has projects well under way, says the caravan restoration was particularly satisfying because it was something both he and Megan could do together. The end result is a quite special. In fact quite amazing. It’s an absolutely authentic restoration, enhanced with special little extras like period furnishings, crockery and even tea towels. The bright exterior colours blend really well with the interior décor. During the restoration Graeme and Megan took the opportunity to introduce some modern but invisible features, like wall insulation. The Wells’ use their caravan quite often. They especially like taking it to Classic Caravan Club events and hot rod meetings. The Terra Cruiser always attracts attention, and Graeme and Megan say while it may look small there is plenty of space to entertain, and they’ve had many fun times sharing meals and listening to music. It’s a bit of a people magnet.

Everything about the Terra Cruiser is perfect for a couple who like rock and roll and Art Deco – it’s very much them! Combining these interests with their attention to detail, Graeme and Megan have created a complete setting. One of the events they attend includes a people’s choice award. Graeme and Megan are modest when asked about their success in those competitions. But they finally admitted “there was one year we didn’t win it”. Of course if you’ve got a caravan you need something to tow it with. And Graeme and Megan have thought of that too.

Currently their classic 1964 two-door Ford Galaxy 500 completes the picture, but in the near future they will probably also use their 1931 Ford Pickup, which Graeme has almost finished restoring. Graeme and Megan’s Terra Cruiser will be part of a feature display at the Lions Club South Island Motorhome Show this weekend. While motorhomes and caravans are becoming increasingly popular on our roads, Graeme and Megan’s comfy, cosy Terra Cruiser is a really stylish reminder that caravanning has been around for a long while and can be lots of fun.

Kombi ute a definite hit with the whole family

Matilda’s a big fan of the Kombi.

hen visiting the South Island Motorhome Show this weekend you’ll see some amazing homes on wheels, and also some fantastic classic vehicles as well. A quite rare and very interesting 1963 Volkswagen Split Screen Double Cab Kombi Ute will be there. It is owned by Dean Farr and Lisa Scammell. They have owned this particular VW for only four years, but its is one of several Volkswagens which they’ve owned over the years, including VW Kombi vans and ever-popular beetles. Dean says for him the interest in Volkswagens goes way back to his teenage years when his brother let him drive his VW beetle; no pun intended but he caught the Volkswagen bug. It’s an interest which has never waned, Lisa goes so far to say its an obsession! Dean & Lisa love taking their 9-year-old

daughter Matilda on journeys in the ute, whether its a holiday or just a short drive, its always fun and wherever they go they get friendly waves from other VW owners or hear great stories from people who tell them their VW story, it seems that everyone has one! Original VW kombi utes, especially split screen double cab models are quite rare worldwide now, and Dean is often asked if he has cut down a Kombi van as a lot of people didn’t know that Volkswagen made them in the 1960s, but that just goes to show how rare they really are. Previous to the ute they own now, Dean & Lisa owned a 1964 Splitscreen Kombi van, which Dean fully restored when they lived in Australia. It came back with them nine years ago, everything on it was shiny and new so when they decided to sell it to buy an older ute with a patchy paint job many people thought they were crazy, but the fact that

there aren’t many of these around any more makes it very special as a lot of these splitscreen utes were used as work vehicles and simply got worn out. They also love the fact that this vehicle is very practical; you can take the garden rubbish to the dump on the same day as having it in a car show with no polishing required. Dean and Lisa’s ute was previously owned and used by a VW mechanic in the US, it used to have two fuel tanks so that it could get through the desert without needing to stop for petrol. They have taken the second tank out now as NZ just isn’t that big! Dean, Lisa and Matilda love getting out and about in their Kombi Ute and are looking forward to driving it to the VW Nationals being staged on the Kapiti Coast over Easter. So if you’d like to see this very special vehicle and other classics, get along to the Motorhome Show either tomorrow or on Sunday.

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Enthusiasm but not sales for EVs By Chris Keall NZME

ots of us have broad enthusiasm for buying an electric vehicle, but so far that is not translating into big sales. One in five New Zealanders consider themselves as extremely, or very likely, to buy a car in the next 12 months, according to data collected by Nielsen Media Insights – a rolling survey of 10,000 adults – between the third quarter of 2018 and the third quarter of 2019. And some 389,300 of these serious car buyers are open to purchasing a hybrid or electric car, Nielsen says. They are more likely to be between 18-49 years old, male, living in metropolitan areas, and are heavy daily newspaper and/or magazine readers. That’s all well and green. But new vehicle registration data collected by the Motor Industry Association and the Ministry of Transport shows that few are actually shelling out for an EV. In 2016, when there was a grand total of 1902 EVs registered, the National-led government of the day set the goal of 64,000 EVs by 2021, which would represent about

2 per cent of New Zealand’s light vehicle fleet. Today, we’re still under 20,000 (or less than 1 per cent) and we’ve yet to see any period with a big spike in uptake. Sure the gradient looks impressive in the graph, but remember it’s off a low base, and set against a background of a total 104,270 total new cars sold in 2019, and some 2.9m total cars registered as of the end of last year. The latest new registration figures, for January 2020, show pure EVs accounting for 1 per cent of total car sales of 13,078. If you add plug-in hybrids, the number climbs to 1.7 per cent. It still feels fringe. Specifically, there were 140 pure EVs sold during the month, led by Tesla’s “affordable” Model 3 (priced from $75,900) with 48 new registrations, Hyundai’s Kona with 38 new registrations, and Nissan’s Leaf on 10. The situation is brighter if you include plug-in petrol hybrids, where there were 88 sales, with Mitsubishi’s PHEV version of its Outlander leading the pack with 46 sales. The current Government has continued the Low Emission Vehi-

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S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross constituents

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11,437.17 –96.69 –0.84%

q S&P/NZX 20 index

7,608.65

–71.0

–0.92%

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12,344.35

–99.5

–0.8%

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Sky Network TV –10.71% Smartpay Holdings –10.00% Smiths City –8.70% Comvita –7.69% Meridian Energy –7.66%

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1,634.90

London – $US/ounce

–15.4

–0.93%

q Silver London – $US/ounce

18.07

–0.26

–1.42%

q Copper London – $US/tonne

5,614.0

–49.0

–0.87%

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buyers are still exempt from the road user charges that diesel car owners have to pay. But other 2016 measures have withered, including giving EV owners the right to drive in T2 and bus lanes. AT and NZTA did agree to a trial, but were generally

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cles Fund established back in 2016 when Simon Bridges, as Transport Minister. Through the EECA, it has been funding EVs for car-sharing services, and has helped bankroll some 1000 public chargers it’s now dished out some $28 million. And another perk persists: EV

lukewarm on the concept, which was dropped after a survey of EV owners found most did not want the privilege of driving in a special lane. From my point of view, being able to blat up a bus lane during rush-hour was just the sort of bigbang measure required to convince a light-green munter, such as myself, to get an electric car. And while they have proved a popular mechanism to push EVs in many countries, subsidies to buy a low- or no-emission vehicle, or punitive charges for a dirty vehicle, are off the table here. The coalition’s “feebate” scheme is effectively dead given NZ First and National’s opposition. For EV-boosters, that’s a pity. A few thousand dollars chipped in by the Crown could tip you toward buying an electric car, which costs more up-front, but only the cost of a cup of coffee to “refuel” and has far fewer moving parts to break down. While we wait for a brighter idea than “feebate” – or at least one that won’t scare double-cab ute-owning NZ First voters as much – many of Nielsen’s army of 389,300 potential EV buyers will stay on the sidelines.

As at 4pm Feb 27, 2020

Australia Canada China Euro Fiji Great Britain Japan Samoa South Africa Thailand United States

TT buy

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Time is running out for New Zealand universities to get a special exemption to allow about 6000 students currently stranded in China to start the first semester here. The outlook for the global spread of the coronavirus has deteriorated so rapidly since the beginning of the week that universities have already accepted students arriving in New Zealand would have to be isolated in what would otherwise be seen as a discriminatory way. “It’s become apparent that the public concern about this is being stoked so much by what’s happening around the world that a more stringent isolation would be the only way that would be acceptable to the public,” Universities New Zealand international programmes committee chair Grant Guilford said. But a decision by early next week, if they are not to drop substantial revenue from lost enrolments, was the latest that universities could cope with. “The window is closing fast,” said Guilford. “We might get a heads-up to wait for Cabinet on Monday, but that would be the very latest,” he said. After that it would start being too late to get students into the first semester, meaning they would effectively miss this year’s studies, with substantial flow-on effects in future years. Radio New Zealand reported yesterday that the University of Auckland has frozen new hires because of the travel ban. The issue may come to a head soon as the Australian federal Cabinet was meeting yesterday to decide whether to extend Australia’s travel ban on arrivals from China. To date,

New Zealand has acted in lock-step with Australia. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is currently in Australia, meeting her counterpart Scott Morrison, with responses to coronavirus top of the agenda. Both countries face substantial economic losses and strained diplomatic relations with China if they continue to ban Chinese students from travelling to either country. Around 12,600 Chinese students are enrolled in New Zealand universities, of whom a little over half have yet to arrive. Several hundred are from Hubei province, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, and would not be included in any exemption from the current travel ban. The value of international education in 2017 was estimated to be $5.1 billion, including students enrolled in high schools, polytechs and private training establishments. Universities account for perhaps 10 per cent of total student numbers but they are the most valuable because of the nature and duration of their studies. Sources close to the sector suggest the up-front cost to the sector will be in the region of $700 million to $800 million in lost fees, living costs, and travel and tourism across the sector. Guilford said the accelerating global climate of fear about the spread of the virus had changed what would be politically possible if a travel ban exemption were to be granted. Moreover, leaders in the New Zealand Chinese community and Chinese students themselves were indicating a preference for more stringent measures. The universities had previously advocated a closely monitored 14day self-isolation for students arriv-

ing from China while staying in flats, homestays, university halls of residence or other accommodation. Instead, universities are now scouring the country for places where large numbers of students could be isolated in a controlled fashion for 14 days, including police and army barracks, hotels where the sudden absence of Chinese tourists has created space, and in halls of residence that might otherwise have been undergoing renovation or maintenance. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Grant Robertson told an Auckland business audience the government was examining its response to three broad scenarios – a short, sharp economic shock, a longer economic downturn, and a global recession. The short, sharp shock scenario is now seen as less likely than it seemed a week ago. The short duration scenario required virus containment to be effective, but that was not the situation now that its spread to Italy, South Korea and Iran had created turmoil in global financial markets. The second scenario of a longer economic slowdown would cause “deeper impacts on directly exposed sectors, as our trading partners feel the effects of coronavirus,” Robertson said. Dwelling “briefly” on the third scenario, Robertson said it “may be necessary to consider immediate fiscal stimulus to support the economy as a whole and businesses and individuals through this period” if there is a global recession. “I hasten to add that we are not predicting this scenario,” he said. “But we are doing the planning for it. I also remind you that these scenarios are all temporary. The effects of this virus will pass.”

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OUR VIEW

Domain plan bold, contentious

he redevelopment plan for Ashburton’s domain could be a pretty hot topic over coming weeks as people come to terms with the sheer scale of the changes proposed. We all love our domain and so too do our visitors. It’s a place of the heart, a place we may not use that often, but one we cherish nonetheless. And woe betide anyone who wants to tinker with it. But take a pause. Think about that domain. In many ways it’s as it was when Ashburton was little more than a fledgling town on a vast and treeless plain. Yes, today it is a place of beautiful gardens and towering trees whose origins can be traced

back to early settlers who carried precious seeds in their luggage, bringing a little of their home land to their new land. And no one is threatening those trees that have been there more than a century and a half in the growing. In fact no-one is threatening to do anything except make the changes that come logically with time. Domains and parks today

serve very different purposes to their counterparts of the past. Gone are the days of gentle wanderings under shady parasols, picnics on grassy lawns. Today’s parks and domains are changing to meet the different demands. Last year the council asked groups of young people what they wanted from their domain. The suggestions were wide and varied, but all of them were for change. To most of tomorrow’s adults, our domain is no longer relevant and the council needs a bit of a pat on the back for deciding to be a change merchant. Given the reaction of several councillors when the draft plans hit the table this week, making

that change might not be comfortable. A deluge of submissions for and most likely against the proposals are likely. Whether you agree with changing the shape of the domain or not you can’t help but have a bit of sympathy for the Ashburton Bowling Club. The domain’s been their home for 120 years and according to the plan, some time over the next 30 years they’ll be homeless. It’s not as grim as it sounds, however. First there’s the time frame – it’s long, and then there are the other site options. It has been suggested another domain site but better, there’s the greenfields space around the EA Networks Centre. This has been

earmarked as a potential home for a wide range of sporting codes, including a bowling club. With several clubs in town, all sitting on valuable residential land, the temptation to sell up and move to the greenfields site is likely to come on the radar at some stage. Like anything, their bowling greens will be a first in gets the prize situation.Today that’s no consolation to the domain bowlers, but when the dust settles it might become a bit more palatable and who knows, if the council wants their land and it also wants sporting codes to relocate to the EA greenfields, there could be a cash-neutral deal to be done, one where everyone wins.

Davidians were killed as a 51-day standoff began. In 1996, Britain’s Princess Diana agreed to divorce Prince Charles. In 2005, In Santa Maria, California, the prosecution and defence gave opening statements in the sexual molestation trial of Michael Jackson, who was later acquitted. In 2013, Benedict XVI became the first pope in 600 years to resign, ending an eight-year pontificate. In 2014, delivering a blunt warning to Moscow, President Barack Obama expressed deep concern over reported military activity inside Ukraine by Russia and warned “there will be costs” for any intervention. Five years ago: Venezuelan

President Nicolas Maduro announced his country would shrink the size of the US Embassy staff, limit the activities of US diplomats and require American tourists to apply for visas, saying that gringo meddling had forced him to adopt the series of restrictive measures. An Egyptian court declared Hamas a “terror organisation,” further isolating the rulers of the Gaza Strip. One year ago: Talks between President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un collapsed after the two sides failed to bridge a standoff over US sanctions; the two leaders’ motorcades roared away from the summit site in the Vietnamese

capital of Hanoi within minutes of each other. Today’s birthdays: Architect Frank Gehry is 91. Actor Gavin MacLeod is 89. Singer Sam the Sham is 83. Actor-directordancer Tommy Tune is 81. Hall of Fame auto racer Mario Andretti is 80. Actor Frank Bonner is 78. Actress Kelly Bishop is 76. Actress Stephanie Beacham is 73. Writerdirector Mike Figgis is 72. Actress Mercedes Ruehl is 72. Actress Bernadette Peters is 72. Actress Ilene Graff is 71. Nobel Prizewinning economist Paul Krugman is 67. Comedian Gilbert Gottfried is 65. Actor John Turturro is 63. Rock singer Cindy Wilson is 63. Actress Rae Dawn Chong is

59. Actress Maxine Bahns is 51. Actor Robert Sean Leonard is 51. Rock singer Pat Monahan is 51. Author Daniel Handler is 50. Actress Tasha Smith is 49. Actor Rory Cochrane is 48. Actress Ali Larter is 44. Country singer Jason Aldean is 43. Actor Geoffrey Arend is 42. Actress Melanie Chandra is 36. Actress Michelle Horn is 33. Actress True O’Brien is 26. Actress Madisen Beaty is 25. Actress Quinn Shephard is 25. Actor Bobb’e J. Thompson is 24. Thought for today: “Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” – Henry James (1843-1916). – AP

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, February 28, the 59th day of 2020. There are 307 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On February 28, 1953, scientists James D. Watson and Francis H C Crick announced they had discovered the double-helix structure of DNA. On this date: In 1844, a 12-inch gun aboard the USS Princeton exploded as the ship was sailing on the Potomac River, killing Secretary of State Abel P. Upshur, Navy Secretary Thomas W. Gilmer and several others. In 1917, The Associated Press reported that the United States had obtained a diplomatic communication sent by German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann to a German official in Mexico proposing a German alliance with Mexico and Japan should the US enter World War One. In 1942, the heavy cruiser USS Houston and the Australian light cruiser HMAS Perth were attacked by Japanese forces during the World War Two Battle of Sunda Strait; both were sunk shortly after midnight on March 1 with a total loss of more than 1000 men. In 1945, After more than a year on the run in northern Italy, New Zealand prisoner of war David Russell was recaptured and executed. His courage in the face of death earned him the first George Cross awarded to a member of New Zealand’s military. In 1975, 42 people were killed in London’s Underground when a train smashed into the end of a tunnel. In 1983, the long-running TV series M*A*S*H ended after 11 seasons on CBS with a special 2 1/2-hour finale that was watched by an estimated 121.6 million people. In 1993, a gun battle erupted at a religious compound near Waco, Texas, when Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents tried to arrest Branch Davidian leader David Koresh on weapons charges; four agents and six

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’m determined to get through this week’s column without mentioning Mark Williams. I stumbled across a study this week that analysed data from 22,000 online daters and found that “women put a premium on income and height when deciding which men to contact”. For example, the study showed a 5’9” man needs to make $30,000 more than a 5’10” one to be as successful in the dating pool. Before the shorter statured amongst us start panicking, I have a plan. If you have always wanted to be taller, then I have the deal for you! In the past year, at least 30 men have met with orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Kevin Debiparshad to have him saw through their perfectly healthy leg bones. My eyes are watering! At his LimbplastX Institute in Las Vegas, the good doctor cuts through patients’ femurs, or tibias, forces the bones to separate with metal implants, and sends them on their way to heal. Once their bones grow

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back, the patient will be several inches taller. How much for this revolutionary procedure? Usually about $US100,000. Although the procedure has existed for decades, most doctors who perform it do so for medically-necessary reasons. This doctor compares the surgery to butt implants, nose jobs – and even, provocatively, gender reassignment surgery. He says that “cosmetic lengthening” can be done to increase one’s chances of landing a mate, to improve one’s success in their career, or simply to provide a confidence boost. I would suggest, if you can afford $US100,000 to have your legs sawn apart, you don’t need any help with your career! So now that I have you hitting the online dating scene with

new confidence thanks to your increased height, let’s set about sorting out your longevity. That leads me to this fishy story! Scientists say that a fish may hold the key to stopping ageing in humans. Now that got your attention didn’t it! Certain creatures, including the African turquoise killifish have the ability to press pause on its development by putting themselves into suspended animation as an embryo – a trait known as “diapause”. Which I’m sure is very similar to the state a teenager slips into when in front of a device. The phenomenon is thought to have evolved in response to pressures such as seasonal changes in the environment – drought, for instance – allowing the animal to put its development on ice until conditions improve. Now scientists say they have analysed the mechanism behind diapause, and have found that it has no impact on future fertility, lifespan or how large they grow as an adult. The team say it may be pos-

sible to apply this mechanism to the tissues or cells of human adults to help preserve them long-term. Could it be used someday to stop ageing in humans? Prof Anne Brunet, co-author of the research from Stanford University, says that it could provide clues as to how to slow the ageing clock, but at this point, it is still speculative. If scientists are looking for ways to stop the passage of time, they should drop by one of our meetings when the boss is in town or they might want to check with Rob Lowe to see if he has any tips. That guy never ages! I just wish they would hurry up? Before the other side of my back goes! Till next week, hoo roo. Phill Hooper – ideas man 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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Double blow for All Stars

Sixth Derby on the cards for James

By Michael Guerin The All Stars have suffered a scarcely believable double blow to two of their open class elite on the eve of the Miracle Mile preludes. Both Self Assured and Chase Auckland will miss the carnival and in the latter’s case possibly a lot more after a terrible morning at Menangle yesterday. Self Assured, the one-time Miracle Mile favourite, is out of the carnival and will return home to New Zealand after an abscess was found in a hoof. “I started to worry about him on Wednesday night but it was worse this morning and he definitely can’t race this week or next,” said Purdon. “So he will head home but I don’t think it is serious so he might be back racing for the Taylor Mile and Messenger (late April). “But it is very disappointing.” As bad as that was the news is much worse for Chase Auckland who may have suffered a more serious injury. “He was working on the track here when he jumped upwards about 100m from the finish of his workout and straight away I knew something was wrong. “I took him straight back into the barn and we had the vet look at him and it doesn’t appear to be a leg issue. “But we are suspicious it could be a problem with his pelvis.

Chase Auckland was very impressive at the Ashburton trials a couple of years ago. “We don’t know at this stage so he will go to Sydney University for more tests there but I’d say he will be out for the season and maybe more,” said Purdon yesterday.

The double disaster leaves A G’s White Socks, Mach Shard and I’m Another Masterpiece as the stable’s three open class pacers chasing a Miracle Mile spot in the preludes at Menangle

on Saturday night, although the likes of Princess Tiffany, Belle Of Montana and Bettors Heart could win their way in with a fast time winning the $200,000 Ladyship Mile.

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Drama aplenty for Wingatui feature Live Drama will be out to secure her first stakes scalp tomorrow when she contests the Listed NZB Airfreight Stakes 3YO (1400m) at Wingatui. The three-year-old daughter of Ghibellines came close two starts back in the Listed Gore Guineas (1335m), but was pipped at the post by the fast-finishing Lightning Jack. “Her run in the Gore Guineas was excellent,” trainer Lance Robinson said. “She had every chance, but I don’t think she saw the winner coming. “He came from way out wide and she was on the fence.” Robinson elected to bypass the Listed Dunedin Guineas (1500m) in favour of a 1200m contest at his home track of Riccarton and that move paid off with Live Drama recording a 1-1/4 length victory over Saturday’s race rival Miss Federer. “We were just using that race as a stepping stone for somewhere to go in-between runs,” Robinson said. “The Guineas at Dunedin was 1500m, so I thought we were better off missing that and instead race over 1200m at Riccarton and then onto the fillies race. “She came back to Riccarton

Live Drama in action with Lisa Allpress aboard. and raced really well, it was a good win last start. She has come on really good since that run.” Live Drama will jump from barrier 12 on Saturday, but that holds no concerns for Robinson. She goes forward anyway, so I don’t think it will be a problem, not at Dunedin,” he said. “She should be able to go forward and slot in with a little bit

of cover. Her work was excellent Tuesday morning and she has really thrived since her Riccarton win. We are really happy, she should run really well.” Robinson is weighing up his options after Saturday’s run, with a spell a possibility. Robinson will also take threewin mare Vasiliki south to contest the KB Contracting R72 1200.

The daughter of Showcasing heads into the race off the back of a win and runner-up effort and Robinson believes she will also be very competitive on Saturday. “She won at Dunedin the start before last and she is another horse that appreciates a bit of cut in the ground and she will probably get that back at Dunedin. “She should run really well.”

Five-time New Zealand Derby winning-trainer Roger James is refusing to buy into talk that Saturday’s Classic at Ellerslie is down to a two-horse race between his star filly Two Illicit and boom colt Dragon Leap. James will produce Jimmy Choux filly Two Illicit, Redwood gelding Reggiewood and He’s Remarkable gelding Monlula in the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie. Having won the Derby with Tidal Light when training in partnership with Jim Gibbs in 1986, Roysyn in 1995, Zonda in 1997, Hades in 1999 and Silent Achiever in 2012, James knows what it takes to win, but he has several hard luck stories as well. “It all comes down to a horse that can get the mile and a half the best,” James said. “I don’t think it’s a race in two at all. You can make a case for several other runners and who knows, the two favourites might not get the trip. “However, I’m pretty confident my filly will see it out strongly.” James only needs to recall Corndale’s luckless second to Surfers Paradise in 1990, Sixty Seconds flashing home too late for third in 2001, and Kajema going down a neck to St Reims in the 2002 Derby after sitting three-wide for the trip, to know the Derby is never cut and dried beforehand. “I sent out Kaatoon a screaming hot favourite in the New Zealand Oaks one year fully expecting her to win and she didn’t run the trip, so it’s never that easy,” said James, who trains in partnership with Robert Wellwood. “But I’m excited. “We’ve been lucky that with all three of our runners that the preparation with each one has gone perfectly.” TAB bookmakers have the Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scotttrained Dragon Leap, a last-start Gr.2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) winner on the track, as a narrow $2.40 favourite ahead of Two Illicit at $2.50, with Reggiewood at $19 and Monlula at $81. Two Illicit goes into the Derby as a winner of four of her six starts, claiming the Gr.2 Royal Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie and the Gr.2 David & Karyn Ellis Fillies Classic (2000m) at Te Rapa eased down to score by 7 1/2 lengths in her last two starts. She also inflicted Dragon Leap’s only defeat when she claimed the Listed Trevor Eagle Memorial (1500m) at Ellerslie in November last year. James describes Two Illicit as a “special filly”. “She’s done everything right. She’s a fit filly and I can’t fault her,” James said. “She relaxes beautifully in her races. She’s by a horse (2011 Derby winner Jimmy Choux) that got 2400m no problem so everything says the trip shouldn’t be a problem.”

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$1,365, C0, 295m

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36864 Kia Tere 30 .4 8

$1,4 50, C1, 295m

J McInerney J McInerney J M McC ook Hart & Taylor C Weir C Steele J McInerney J McInerney G C leeve J McInerney

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2:00pm opt 307

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1:4 2pm opt 306

$1,365, C0, 295m

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43 Slippery Suzie nwtd 2 Usain Bale nwtd 54 Gold star Darwin nwtd Gold star Howie nwtd 22 Ripslinger Roxy nwtd 8343 Smooth Step nwtd 78 Gold star Aria nwtd 56 Mayhem Mad e nwtd 87664 Carlos nwtd 664F5 Opawa Rod nwtd

1:06pm opt 304

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2256 Bees Are Buzzing nwtd 2453 Ghost Mod e nwtd 88 Homebush Durant nwtd 74342 Knocka Know How nwtd 54254 Sea Spray Ash nwtd 32658 Impressive Mood nwtd Miss Cowd rey nwtd 38425 Mitcham Nikorima nwtd 56452 Opawa Nash nwtd 36F76 Yappy Yap nwtd

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R Wales J McInerney J McInerney J McInerney J M McC ook J McMillan A Botherway S & B Evans J Rush J McInerney

$1,4 50, C1, 295m

J McInerney J McInerney C Weir S & B Evans J M McC ook J McInerney L Waretini G C leeve J McInerney G C leeve

BEACH CAFE & WINE BAR STAKES C1 $2,505, C1, 520m

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R Hannam D Turner R Myers J Riddell H Andrew J Parkes R Kozaki T Taiaroa (a3)

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2 5 L C ole 3 6 J & D Fahey L C ole 7 L C ole 8 L C ole 9

352X5 72824 74843 84170 91505

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1 13141 Born Quick 17.65 M Flipp 11 50210 12 61504 2 2 82437 Thund eration 17.4 8 G & S Fredrickson 5:51pm NEW WORLD MARTON 1 550 4 3 72353 Big Time Lebron 17.62 L C ole 13 51700 $11,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1550m I PAVE CONCRETE SPRINT FINAL C2F opt 4 26 2:51pm M Olden 6:26pm 2 1 56111 Arid ity (4) 59 R Patterson L Hemi 4 42153 Criminal Justice 17.8 9 $1,900, C2f, 295m opt 310 Ag ent & Williams opt 803 3 1 1711F St And rews 17.36 D Lane 2 24073 Bronsteel (7) 59 K Gray T Taiaroa (a3) 5 22147 Guru Secret 17.67 1 1 522 1 6 51484 Zara Cheebee 17.62 M Flipp 2 2 22252 Queena Bale nwtd C Roberts 3 X6811. That’s Incranibull (2) 57.5 E Davies C O'Beirne (a2) N Udy 2 6083 1 3 83651 Homebush Velma 17.2 4 J McInerney 1 4 14261 Lad y Rud olph (1) 57 R Patterson R Myers 7 14184 Opawa Flash 17.71 92 3 8 6217F Bigtime Jamie 17.71 L C ole 3 4 82712 Mitcham Becky 17.34 C Steele 4 5 09244 One Prize One Goal (6) 55.5 L Somervell R Bishop 8 B Marsh 4 5 46772 Bashful Buffy 17.17 J McInerney 3 6 37513 Nubian Smile (5) 54 W Jones K Asano (a2) 9 27524 Hip Hop Rapper 17.4 9 L C ole 5 6 37131 Jealous Affair 17.4 7 L Waretini 7 22610. Hinepara (3) 54 J Shaw D Bradley 10 66435 Bigtime Banjo 17.52 3 6 4 7 56542 Smash Calling 17.34 M Grant LASER PLUMBING C4/C5 6:21pm CENTRAL ITM 21 0 0 8:18pm 2 7 2 4 8 43311 Homebush Aimee 17.31 J McInerney opt 4 27 opt 928 $2,860, C4 /5, 305m $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2100m 8 7009 9 32324 Cash A Roo 17.2 7 1 S & B Evans 1 61661 Bigtime Lizzy 17.65 L C ole 1 1 68524 Overthetop (2) 59.5 B Thurlow D Turner 9 10 11372 Mulberry Brit 17.4 3 2 2 55125 Bigtime Stella 17.4 2 K C assidy 2 81X94 Beau Geste (9) 59 J Richard s L C ole J Parkes 10 38338 3 81721 Sed gebrook Lover 17.69 F Kite 3 57017. Chartwell (12) 58.5 L Latta 1 R Hannam 3:09pm KAIKANUI TAVERN SPRINT C2 4 11 65 4 52124 Big Time Billie 17.65 L C ole 2 4 07266 Franklin (5) 58.5 Nelson/McDougal opt 311 $1,685, C2, 295m J Riddell 12 600 5 71285 Big Time Flash 17.60 G & S Fredrickson 1 27718 Mick The Mower 17.75 J McInerney 3 5 42416 Pond ering (13) 58.5 K Myers 4 6 51517 Bigtime Emjay 17.50 G & S Fredrickson 6:56pm 2 21258 Yi Feng 17.2 8 J McInerney 6 45321 Yeah Right (3) 58.5 G Vile 1 R Myers L C ole opt 804 3 3 73115 Homebush Bomber nwtd J McInerney 7 Dang erman SC RATC HED 7 44F13 Big Time Chance 17.58 3 8 88314 Bigtime Bremner 17.4 8 1 1 X1012 L C ole 1 4 17221 Vegan Express 17.2 5 C Weir 8 X0718 Torque Time (4) 58 E Davies K Asano (a2) L C ole 2 18060 5 15433 Elite Blueblood 17.63 J McInerney 9 61074 All In Stitches (11) 57.5 K Gray H Andrew 9 73676 Bigtime Bee 17.52 2 3 5X167 L C ole 4 6 32324 Cash A Roo 17.2 7 S & B Evans 4 10 0X915 Fantasy Flight (10) 56.5 K Myers S Macnab (a2) 10 47118 Bigtime Jetty 17.50 7 54212 Opa’s Dream 17.52 R C asey 11 52958 Prince Turbo (8) 55.5 M Breslin 1 D Bradley 8:4 7pm RED SNAPPER SEAFOODS, CHRISTCHURCH C4/C5 4 X3215 2 8 22213 Punters Kirsty 17.39 R Wales 12 61000 Belind abella (6) 55 E Holmes R Bishop opt 929 $4 ,735, C4 /5, 520m 5 36527 B Hodg son 6 8031 9 62764 King Kali 17.19 M Grant 13 33564 Hypatia (1) 55 M Breslin 1 L Hemi 1 57356 Funzalo nwtd 3 7 130 4 2 51652 Big Time Kobe 30 .63 L C ole 10 18867 Homebush George 17.2 9 J McInerney 14 68739 Kit Kat (7) 54 P Moseley T Allan 3 3 15674 Bigtime Levi 30 .0 6 L C ole 8 X0541 15 C olorado Miss SC RATC HED 3:26pm PROTEXIN SPRINT C2 4 4 15673 Big Time Amie 30 .53 L C ole 9 45214 opt 312 $1,685, C2, 295m 2 5 33411 Big Time Jackson 30 .4 8 L C ole 3 1 51317 Homebush Zack 17.99 J McInerney 6 27325 Electrical Storm 30 .4 6 M Goodier 10 X3318 1 2 34243 Prince Zulu 17.31 L Waretini 7 52464 Bigtime Acacia 30 .34 L C ole 11 17148 3 6421F Gold star Flora 17.4 2 S & B Evans 1 8 38818 Big Time Elsa 30 .2 5 L C ole 7:26pm 4 32172 Mitcham Trud y 17.31 J McInerney 9 47851 Big Time Spot 30 .8 2 L C ole opt 805 5 61226 Smash Achiever 17.16 M Grant Today at Hatrick Raceway February 28 1 69006 2 6 21115 Pontiac Pat 17.35 J McInerney 9:17pm FIRST SECURITY C1 /C2 7 23715 Dagny 17.38 J M McC ook Weather: Fine opt 930 $2,860, C1/2, 520m 2 65010 2 3 0X720 1 36883 Mother’s Touch 30 .62 J & D Bell 4 8 11372 Mulberry Brit 17.4 3 K C assidy DOUBLES 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 0 4 35438 1 2 86472 Bigtime Alfie 30 .0 9 L C ole 9 72433 Cool Beans nwtd J McInerney 1 5 57D22 3 6156X Bigtime Chloe 30 .76 M Goodier 10 14245 Cisco Reign 17.2 1 D Roberts TREBLES 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 3 6 86219 2 4 46531 Big Time Chad 30 .50 QUADDIES 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 L C ole 3 5 84187 Big Time Trae 30 .4 9 L C ole 7 98564 PLACE 6 7-8-9-10-11-12 0 8 14009 B Marsh 4 :57pm AON CPF INSURANCE C3 6 21638 Dapper Rapper nwtd P B Brig g s 9 66808 opt 921 $2,035, C3, 305m 7 35642 Diamond Geezer 30 .8 8 4 8 33435 Bigtime Bailey 30 .4 9 L C ole PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time Trainer 10 40337 M Goodier N Udy 9 68F61 Lad y Jellybean 30 .51 11 55548 February 28 3 1 18774 Token Vikkers 17.75 Today at Awapuni 4 2 26877 Rowd y Ruby 17.75 S Kite 9:4 7pm ACCELL “LEADING THE WAY IN CANINE THERAPY” C1 / 12 00040 Track Information 3 15124 Cawbourne Moss 17.66 J & D Bell opt 931 C2 $1,685, C1/2, 305m 4 13 44520 Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; 2 1 37226 Big Time Dusty 17.8 0 L C ole 14 60694 2 4 56468 Big Time Clare 17.73 L C ole 1 Length: 1700m; Straight: 350m; Rail: Inside bend | 2 21173 Sub Twenty Three 17.8 0 L C ole 5 22111 Articulator 17.79 B Hodg son 15 74080 out 2m 800 - 400 | remainder out 5m; Weather: Fine N Udy 16 X03P0 6 32418 Bigtime Minnie 17.53 Ag ent & Williams 3 77221 Final Straw 18 .0 6 W Kite 1 7 71821 Id ol Steffie 17.62 M Flipp 4 14156 Waterloo Pink 17.90 DOUBLES 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 3 5 35616 Opehu Express 17.8 6 R Waite 7:56pm 8 45163 Dyna Diod e nwtd K Gommans TREBLES 2-3-4, 5-6-7 4 6 15641 Big Time Tatum 17.8 6 Ag ent & Williams opt 806 1 5:17pm PALMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C3 7 51755 Elouera Mist 18 .11 QUADDIES 1-2-3-4, 4-5-6-7 J & D Bell 1 opt 922 $2,035, C3, 305m 4 2 52214 8 43684 Ohana Lad nwtd K Gommans PLACE 6 2-3-4-5-6-7 1 1 68635 Bigtime Honey 17.65 L C ole P Taylor 3 41153 3:00pm RAYNER BUILDING MAIDEN 1 20 0 2 44168 Bigtime On Track 17.68 F Kite 9 37731 Princess Pea 17.94 3 4 66624 10 38547 Homebush Keasha nwtd J McInerney opt 4 21 $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1200m 3 3 25F13 Big Time May 17.65 L C ole 1 5 13321 PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey 4 56878 Millie Prince 17.72 J & D Bell 10:17pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C1 /C2 2 6 12X11 4 1 25X26 Magness (9) 57.5 N Marshall R Myers 5 15721 Epic Spark 18 .0 0 $1,685, C1/2, 305m B Hunt opt 932 2 1 85423 Alamein Tane 17.8 6 Kettlewell & Phillips 2 2 2647X Wild West (7) 57.5 D Guy J Parkes 6 15878 Homebush Rieko 17.70 J McInerney N Udy 8:26pm 1 3 533. Sola Power (8) 57.5 K Gray H Andrew 4 7 76312 Hashtag Blessed 17.8 1 N Udy 2 76523 Uno Eleven 17.75 opt 807 1 3 52766 Justa Gift 17.62 J & D Bell 3 4 5 Lota Hooha (4) 57.5 K Harrison D Turner 2 8 72352 Bigtime Bronx 17.65 G & S Fredrickson 1 11707 4 54633 Big Time Rusty 18 .13 Ag ent & Williams 5 Wotaripper (6) 57.5 L Latta 1 J Riddell 2 0P336 5:4 6pm KERNOW CONSTRUCTION FINAL SPRINT C3 3 5 24611 Arthur’s Crown 17.76 R Waite 6 Dance Fer Us (5) 57.5 G Vile 1 C O'Beirne (a2) 3 89841 opt 923 $2,035, C3f, 305m 4 6 22112 Homebush Jennia 17.92 J McInerney 7 Gund ahar (1) 57.5 T Chambers L Hemi 3 1 53831 Bigtime Leo 17.75 P C lark 4 X2D00 7 11234 Allegro Will 17.74 L C ole 8 48X Bella Sorella (2) 55.5 L Latta 1 R Hannam 2 74233 Go Ash 17.61 M Flipp 5 901D7 8 62346 Bigtime Chris 17.56 G & S Fredrickson 9 X8677. Thousand kissesd eep (3) 55.5 L Somervell T Taiaroa (a3) 3 51832 Bigtime Cutie 17.8 2 L C ole 6 296P8 9 83724 Jacks Point nwtd W Woods 1 4 43521 Bavaro 17.69 G & S Fredrickson 2 7 X1211 3:34 pm HR JONES MAIDEN 1 40 0 10 65387 De Blond e 17.78 B Hunt 2 5 44761 Id ol Duke 17.63 M Flipp 1 8 51012 opt 4 22 $10,000, MDN, 14 00m 2 1 4722 Westfield (7) 58.5 C Bambry 6 25522 Mr. Postman 17.8 5 N Udy 3 9 40673 2 400X Mr Pickles (6) 58.5 H Johnson J Parkes 4 7 74421 Big Time Frosty 17.57 L C ole 10 45594 3 90459 Another Secret (4) 58 F Mitchell H Andrew 8 18483 Guru’s Choice 17.76 Ag ent & Williams 4 11 41211 4 Wotaripper SC RATC HED 9 68635 Bigtime Honey 17.65 L C ole 12 03124 4 5 66764 Hermes (1) 56.5 K Buttimore R Kozaki 10 43684 Ohana Lad nwtd K Gommans February 28 13 75093 Today at Addington 6 8. Money Shot (2) 56.5 R Manning R Myers 6:17pm NZ RACING SERIES GRADUATION (C2-C3 ) HEATS 14 1 7 54244 Flickering Shad ow (3) 56 L Latta 1 R Hannam opt 924 $3,090, NZRSq, 520m Track Information 8 9X593 Silent Approach (8) 56 G Vile 1 C O'Beirne (a2) 1 64317 Big Time Benny 30 .70 L C ole Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 8:56pm 3 9 3 Tavira (5) 56 K Gray R Bishop opt 808 2 2 36477 Bigtime Puma 30 .8 2 L C ole 1193m Weather: Mainly Fine 1 1 25443 W Kite 4 :09pm BJW MOTORS 1 40 0 3 81184 Stormy Jay 30 .51 4 2 4 4 22231 Macad ood le nwtd J & D Fahey DOUBLES 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 opt 4 23 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 14 00m 2 3 234X4 2 1 29173 Semper Magico (4) 59 M Oulaghan 1 H Andrew 5 3234F Thrilling Massey 30 .62 K Gommans TREBLES 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 3 4 23 2 X900X Nessun Dorma (7) 58.5 J Lynd s 1 T Allan 1 6 71745 Our Tyson 30 .36 M Flipp QUADDIES 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 5 37485 1 3 36164 Got The Call (2) 57.5 G Vile 1 M Hudson (a3) 3 7 26516 Big Time Od ette 30 .32 L C ole PLACE 6 5-6-7-8-9-10 6 X8346 4 13X08. Red Red Robin (5) 57.5 D Hayes 1 L Hemi 8 53838 Big Time Rhino 30 .52 L C ole 5:27pm GARY FYFE MASTER PAINTERS MOBILE TROT 7 5950X 5 0890X Cullen Bohannon (6) 57 G Vile 1 T Taiaroa (a3) 9 13245 Punters A Hero nwtd J & D Fahey opt 801 $10,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO+., 1980m 8 X0987 4 6 77X6X Miss The Mess (3) 56.5 W Marshment R Myers 10 84187 Big Time Trae 30 .4 9 L C ole PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 3 7 00848 Happy Tav (1) 54 K Gray R Hannam 6:4 7pm NZ RACING SERIES GRADUATION (C2-C3 ) HEATS 1 38X0 Passepartout (1) J Young-Grant J Young -Grant 9:26pm $3,090, NZRSq, 520m 2 80605 Muscle Power (2) A Clark 4 :4 7pm POWER FARMING MAIDEN 1 20 0 opt 925 A C lark opt 809 1 1 41132 Viking Mafia nwtd J & D Fahey opt 4 24 $10,000, MDN, 1200m 4 3 85606 Ald ebaran Belle (3) C & J DeFilippi C DeFilippi 1 75967 2 1 4722 Westfield (5) 58.5 C Bambry 4 2 41334 Kongs Out Again 30 .4 2 J Riddell M Olden 4 80070 Raining In My Heart (4) A Garters C D Thornley 2 97498 2 Runthiefrun (7) 58.5 K Gray R Bishop 3 11415 Opawa Slick nwtd J & D Fahey 1 5 54240 Listen Easy (5) A Ed ge M Williamson 3 3 08260 3 3 2647X Wild West (9) 58 D Guy 2 4 27144 Punters Bolt nwtd R Wales 6 6P007 Mono Gamble (6) S Smolenski S Ottley 4 4 34600 4 4 8X353. 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Massive task faces Blues

Virus affects Super Rugby itinerary

If the Auckland-based Blues are finally to become contenders in Super Rugby again they may have to provide evidence of that ability when they play the unbeaten Stormers in the weekend’s fifth round. The Blues won the inaugural title in 1996 and won it again in 2003. But they’ve made the semifinals only twice in the last 17 years and their more-recent record has been of dysfunction and under-performance. Since 2011 their best placing has been ninth. A series of high-profile coaches – Pat Lam, John Kirwan and Tana Umaga – have been unable to turn around the Blues who have New Zealand’s largest player catchment but who have been the worst-performed of New Zealand’s five teams for most of the last decade. They have had two main failings: an inability to win away from home and an inability to win against other New Zealand teams. Their two wins in eight matches over Kiwi opponents last year were their first in almost three years. Those shortcomings are symptomatic of wider problems. The Blues have recruited unwisely for years, repeatedly failing to deal with their most significant weaknesses at scrumhalf and flyhalf. This year they finally have addressed half of that problem by signing All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett. But Barrett won’t be available until April and that may be too

Akira Ioane is just one of the classy players the Blues have on their books who don’t seem to perform to their potential.

late to change the fortunes of the Blues if they haven’t already begun to improve. The more specific problem for the Blues has been the under-performance of leading players. None of their celebrity coaches has been able consistently to draw out the best of some of their most talented individuals.

Lock and captain Patrick Tuipulotu has been a case in point. A hugely talented player, highly regarded by the All Blacks, he has struggled to play at his peak for long periods. Many more players have been similarly lacking when the Blues needed them most. The Blues appear to lack the tough outlook of other New Zea-

land teams and their long-standing lack of success may have contributed to a defeatist outlook. New Zealand derbies are among the toughest matches in Super Rugby and the Blues lack the hardness and focus to compete for 80 minutes in those games. The Blues’ record this season is typical. They lost to New Zealand conference rivals the Chiefs and Crusaders, beat the Waratahs in Australia and edged to a win over South Africa’s Bulls last weekend with a penalty in the final minute. The Stormers will be much tougher than the Bulls and less forgiving of the Blues’ many errors. Last week’s match was played in rain, Saturday’s will likely be in dry conditions and if the Blues try again to play at pace they will have to do so with efficiency. Stormers coach John Dobson said the Blues would be a difficult opponent. “They’re quite unpredictable,” he said. “You can work out the shape of teams like the Hurricanes and Jaguares easily but this (Blues team) is unusual,” he said. “They’re physical but they’re sort of quite off-the-cuff as well. “So, it is a challenge for us, we haven’t played a team like this.” The weekend’s fifth round of matches has lost some of its interest because the ACT Brumbies, Hamilton-based Chiefs and Christchurch-based Crusaders – the best teams in the competition after the Stormers – all have byes.

Rotation to refresh the Highlanders Three tough games, now time to refresh. The Highlanders have made four changes to their starting forward pack to face the Rebels tonight at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Jack Whetton replaces an injured Josh Dickson at lock, while Teariki Ben-Nicholas steps in for Shannon Frizell, who is on an All Black rest week. Dickson hurt a shoulder last week, although it is hoped he will be fine to travel to South Africa with the side on Monday. In the front row, Daniel Lienert-Brown and Ash Dixon come in from the bench to swap places with Liam Coltman and Ayden Johnstone. In the only change to the backline, Josh McKay replaces Kirisi Kuridrani on the right wing. Coach Aaron Mauger said it was a chance to re-energise the side, rather than a reflection of form. “Just a chance to freshen things up. “The guys we’ve changed Jack Whetton comes in at lock to have had a big shift the first few weeks. replace Josh Dickson.

“Just a fresh energy, not really form-related, just to make sure we’re using our whole squad. “Those guys that have been off the bench have done a great job. “Ash and DLB [LienertBrown] brought great impact off the bench. “It’s their turn to start this week and for Ayden and Colty it’s about impacting the game when they come on.” Mauger is expecting a tough match from the Rebels, a side that he said had improved in recent weeks. He was wary of its backline which contained plenty of firepower in the likes of Marika Koroibete, Dane Haylett-Petty and Matt Toomua. Containing them would be key and he knew the side would have to be better defensively than it had been in last week’s loss to the Crusaders. “More so getting set, we just weren’t in the right positions early in that first half to make dominant tackles. “We had quite high dominant tackles the first couple of weeks.

That was a little bit disappointing. “I think for our guys it’s understanding the intensity when you’re playing a quality side like the Crusaders. Every little split second counts. “We weren’t quite where we need to be early on, but we sorted it out in the second half and got it right.” Highlanders v Rebels Forsyth Barr Stadium, 7.05pm Highlanders: Michael Collins, Josh McKay, Rob Thompson, Josh Ioane, Jona Nareki, Mitch Hunt, Aaron Smith, Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, James Lentjes (c), Teariki Ben- Nicholas, Jack Whetton, Jesse Parete, Siate Tokolahi, Ash Dixon, Daniel Lienert-Brown. Reserves: Liam Coltman, Ayden Johnstone, Jeff Thwaites, Manaaki Selby- Rickit, Dillon Hunt, Kayne Hammington, Tei Walden, Scott Gregory. Rebels: Dane Haylett-Petty (capt), Andrew Kellaway, Tom English, Billy Meakes, Marika Koroibete, Matt Toomua, Ryan Louwrens, Isi Naisarani, Richard Hardwick, Angus Cottrell, Matt Philip, Gideon Koegelenberg, Jermaine Ainsley, Anaru Rangi, Matt Gibbon. Reserves: Jordan Uelese, Cameron Orr, Cabous Eloff, Ross Haylett-Petty, Rob Leota, Frank Lomani, Michael Wells, Andrew Deegan.

Coronavirus has hit Super Rugby with next week’s match between the Sunwolves and Brumbies called off. “Sanzaar has now been informed that the Japanese Government has requested the cancellation of sporting events in the country for the next two weeks with specific mention of the Japanese professional sports leagues,” a statement said. “This includes the Sunwolves versus Brumbies match that is scheduled to be played in Osaka”. “Sanzaar is now working to determine if this match can be relocated. “Sanzaar will issue further details on the position of this match and any potential further disruptions in the near future,” the statement continued. The Sunwolves are currently in New Zealand for tomorrow’s match against the Hurricanes in Napier. Earlier yesterday the men’s and women’s Six Nations fixtures between Ireland and Italy were postponed with 11 towns in northern Italy in lockdown due to coronavirus. Set for March 7 and 8 in Dublin the matches are set to be rescheduled. “We were then advised, formally, that the National Public Health Emergency team has determined that the series of matches should not proceed, in the interests of Public Health. “The IRFU is happy to comply with this instruction,” The Irish Rugby Football Union said in a statement. In Japan, football games in the J.League this week have been cancelled, while the table tennis world championships in South Korea have been postponed. Additionally, Global Rapid Rugby have relocated matches in China to New Zealand and possibly Australia, concerns have been raised about Six Nations clashes involving Italy and World Sevens Series in Singapore and Hong Kong will be now held in October rather than April. As it stands, 850 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Japan which has led to four deaths, prompting serious concerns given Tokyo will host the Olympic Games later this year. Across the globe, there are more than 80,000 confirmed cases with 2600 confirmed dead.

The Sunwolves will be benched next week do to coronavirus.

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McCartney aiming even higher By Cheree Kinnear It’s a race against time for Eliza McCartney’s Tokyo Olympics dream. The Kiwi pole vaulter has offered a promising update on her recent battle against injury but could be left with just two months to gain qualification for the Tokyo Games – should the event go ahead. McCartney was forced to step away from the international stage last year after a persistent Achilles injury revealed she was suffering from a genetic disorder that causes autoimmune inflammation. In a lengthy post to Instagram last December, she revealed the condition likely played a part in most, if not all, of her injuries over the past three years. Having not competed since her diagnosis, McCartney has slipped down the world rankings and can no longer rely on her international status to earn selection for the upcoming Games. Instead, she’ll have to vault the automatic qualification height of 4.70m in competition. McCartney, who holds a personal best of 4.94m, told Radio Sport’s D’Arcy Waldegrave she’s positive it can be achieved. “It’s been quite a battle and it’s been very frustrating,” she said. “[But] I will be vaulting in training, at the earliest, middle of March and that will give me some time to hopefully be ready to compete by April. “The qualifying shuts off at the end of June so that gives me a couple of months to go to a few competitions. “I’m going to go in with that automatic height. “It’s a height that, when I’m healthy and things are going well, it shouldn’t be too hard, but I’ve got to get to that point and I’m certainly not taking anything for granted.”

Champion pole vaulter Eliza McCartney is determined to taste Olympic glory again. Whether the Tokyo Games go ahead remains in question, however, as the threat of Covid-19 grows. A senior member of the International Olympic Committee said yesterday that if it proves too dangerous, organisers are more likely to cancel it altogether than to postpone or move it. McCartney said she was resist-

ing the urge to focus on things that were out of her control. “There really isn’t anything else you can do other than prepare yourself. “If it’s not going to be postponed then nothing has changed for me, I just have to do my best and be ready. If it doesn’t happen for safety reasons then that’s just the way it goes.

“All we can do is take it as it comes at the moment. “I still am going to do everything I can to qualify, whether the Olympics happen or not, I’m going to set myself up so that if it does, I can do it. “Nobody can do anything right now, we just have to wait, unfortunately.” Opening up on her health bat-

tle, McCartney revealed her new medication was going well. “I’m on a medication that drops [the inflammation] down so that I have a normal response to injury and it’s just been incredible. “It’s been 13 weeks since I started that medication and I’m now back to full capacity running and hopefully vaulting in a few weeks’ time.”

■■CRICKET

Remarkable rise of the latest Black Caps’ star By Niall Anderson Gary Stead still remembers the first time he laid eyes on Kyle Jamieson. It was January 21, 2014, and Stead, in his role as Canterbury coach, had popped along to Burnside Park to catch the national under-19 tournament, where Jamieson’s Canterbury side were taking on Auckland. When he spotted the 6’8” figure of Jamieson charging in – featuring a blank canvas of a frame that a bowling coach could only dream of – Stead turned to former international-turned-coach Dayle Hadlee with hushed excitement. “This boy’s got a little bit about him here.” It was an observation that would prove prescient. Later that year, Stead would

hand Jamieson his one-day and first-class Canterbury debuts, yet he failed to produce any runs – or wickets in either. Six years later though, Stead handed over the Black Cap to Jamieson – and the results were better. Much better. Kyle Jamieson never dreamed of dismissing Virat Kohli on his test debut. To do so, he would have needed to believe he had a future as an international bowler. Jamieson was not a cricketing prodigy. Growing up in Auckland, he was in no hurry to specialise, playing football and basketball, before his commitment to cricket concentrated when he took a scholarship to Lincoln University. However, until Jamieson went down south, he was an accomplished batsman.

He opened the batting at school for Auckland Grammar, and followed the same mould as father Michael, who was a batsman in premier cricket for Papatoetoe and later represented New Zealand at the over-50 World Cup. Instead of celebrating big wickets or hat-tricks, Jamieson’s cricketing dreams of youth consisted of him removing his helmet and raising his bat – until a man who would become a key mentor intervened. “I was pretty much a batter all through high school, then made the New Zealand under-19s and Dayle Hadlee got a hold of me and basically told me to run in, which shifted towards me becoming more of a bowler,” Jamieson explained. “I then worked with Steady for a couple of years just trying to

learn that craft of bowling, which I probably didn’t have growing up. “I had just always liked batting, that’s what I grew up admiring the most, while I still bowled I probably didn’t think about that as my career option.” Having first experienced the Black Caps environment when he was called in during the Australian test series, Jamieson looked at ease when he made his ODI debut against India earlier this month, and he was similarly surprised with how smooth his introduction was in Wellington, where he seemed immediately at home with 4-39 in his first innings of test cricket. “I’ve surprised myself a little bit the last few weeks with how relaxed I’ve been, but that’s the beauty of coming into this team – there are so many experienced heads. I can go out there and en-

joy myself and stick to what my role is – it makes it a lot easier.” Jamieson’s debut was so impressive that he’s likely to keep his spot for the second test, despite the return of Neil Wagner. Having moved back to Auckland, Jamieson now has mentors in both cities as he prepares for a return to the place where his cricketing journey took off, while his new relationship with Auckland coach Heinrich Malan has left Jamieson excited about his future growth. “Heinrich has been massive – to the point where I actually think there’s a lot more to come.” Not prone to hyperbole, Stead calls Jamieson’s rise “an amazing story”, and given that, he won’t rule anything out when projecting the future of his latest international project.

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February 28 & 29, 2020 Saturday 9.30am - 1pm. 129 Tancred Street. 10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10.30am COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Hockey Pavilion, Walnut Avenue. 12pm - 2pm ASHBURTON JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. Signing Centre, JP’s are authorised to sign documentation. Community House, Cass Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display. Open daily with extended hours on a Saturday and Wednesday. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road. 1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY

HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome. Ashburton Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed most public holidays. 5pm ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Evensong, Park Street.

Buy or view motorhomes, caravans, towing vehicles, craft and food stalls, plus associated presentations. $5 entry, children under 15 free. Ashburton Show Grounds, Brucefield Avenue. 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open every Thursday and Saturday with almost 1000 different toys to choose from for hire. 106 Victoria Street, The Triangle, Ashburton. 9.30am - 1pm ST JOHN OPPORTUNITY SHOP. Open daily and on Saturday 9.30am -

1pm. 129 Tancred Street. 10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven. 10am - 12pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome. Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed most public holidays.

10am - 12pm VINTAGE CAR CLUB MUSEUM AND PARTS SHED. Open to the public. Maronan road, Tinwald. 10.00am ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet. New members welcome. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street. 10.30am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display.

Open daily with extended hours on a Saturday and Wednesday. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road. 1.15pm (draw) WAIREKA GOLF CROQUET. Golf Croquet Doubles, new players welcome. Waireka, Philip Street. 1.30pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, new members welcome. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

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Every Tue and Fri Methven Museum Main Street, Methven Keeping the history of the Methven district alive, come for a drive and visit us. 2pm-4pm Methven Historical Society Main Street, Methven

Feb 28-29, Mar 1

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

February 29

Monster Garage Sale

Pakeke Lions Ashburton Racecourse Thousands of items for sale! You name it, We’ve probably got it! Cash or Eftpos. See Pakeke Lions market day on Facebook. 9am - 1pm Discover Mt Hutt Mt Hutt Ski Area and Snow Centre, Methven Discover Mt Hutt is an opportunity to explore Mt Hutt during summer. 10am - 4pm Twizel Salmon and Wine Rowing Complex, Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel Entry: presales $20 (eventfinda.co.nz or from Twizel Info Centre) – gate sales $25. Visit www.twizel.info or www.facebook.com/ TwizelSalmonWine for more info. 11am - 5pm Mickey and Michelle Tramping/Music Tour Methven Memorial Hall

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Friday, February 28, 2020 New exhibition. Methven Maternity Hospital display, many Methven residents were born in the hospital. Visit our museum and view the display. Why not try your hand at nappy folding! On till the end of April, Tuesday and Friday, 2-4. 2pm-4pm

Every Wednesday Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street If you are new to town or been

Harpist Michelle Doyle and violinist/vocalist Michael O’Donnell are set to embark on an epic 3000km tour of New Zealand’s ‘Te Araroa’ trail. 7pm - 9pm

Feb 29 - Mar 1

South Island Motorhome Show Ashburton Showgrounds Buy or view – Motorhomes and caravans old and new, towing vehicles, plus a wide range of accessories for your motorhome or caravan, various craft stalls and food sites. Entry $5 per adult, children under 15 years free. Please note no eftpos or credit card facilities available at entry gates. www.southislandmotorhome show.co.nz

March 5

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

March 7

Selwyn Sounds Lincoln Domain Selwyn Sounds is so much more than just brilliant music. Whole range of fantastic food trucks selling delicious food from around the world. Two well stocked bars, plenty of water and sunscreen available around the ground

living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat. All welcome! Child-friendly location. Please contact Adi 027 220 8791 or Sue-ann 021 679 348 to register. 10.30am - 12 noon Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallery to get creative and explore themes in art. A great space for children to learn and interact with each other.

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March 8

Scouting Mudslide

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

March 14

St Andrew’s Church Fair Sinclair Centre, Park Street Devonshire teas, celebrity bake-off and stalls - pre-loved clothing and accessories including designer labels and men’s shirts, plants, fruit, vegetables, jams, preserves, home baking, toys, greeting cards, books, magazines, DVD’s, jigsaw puzzle… Doors open at 9 am Reunion Springburn School, Staveley Hall If you went to Springburn School or had an association with Staveley in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s join us to reconnect. BYO food. Contact Dianne 03 383 3735. 2pm - 8pm Tutus On Tour Ashburton Trust Event Centre The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to expand the company’s much-loved regional touring programme in 2020, featuring works tailor-made for the RNZB by

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

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

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trail blazing choreographers at home in New Zealand and on the world stage. 6.30pm

March 21

Ruddzilla In Methven (Stand-up comedy) Arabica Methven The show contains a mix of storytelling, one-liners, puns and double entendres. It’s not a particularly dirty show but there will be a bit of cursing and mentions of adult themes here and there. Described as “Naughty but not filthy”. 8pm - 10pm

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

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

Every last Sun of the month

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

March 22

for this night of hilarity at Samuel’s Summit Bar at the Blue Pub. This is a guaranteed sell-out so grab your tickets now. Tickets are also available from the Blue Pub for $25 – cash only until all tickets are sold. 8pm - 9.30pm

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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 and ‘90s. 7pm - 9.30pm

Mid Canterbury Choir St Stephens Church, Park Street, Ashburton Mid Canterbury Choir presents Messiah. $30 adults; $25 seniors & students. 2pm

Ben Hurley Live at the Blue Pub The Blue Pub, Methven He’s the bearded guy on Seven Days and now he’s coming to the Blue Pub In Methven! Join Ben, MC Bec Sandys and support act Peter Livingstone

www.ateventcentre.co.nz The Look of Love – Ali Harper Burt Bacharach sound’s like no other ... Poignant, atmospheric and beautiful. Spend an evening with award winning Ali Harper as she weaves through the Grammy award winner’s extensive collection from Say a Little Prayer to Walk On By, Ali is sure to entertain you. Adult $45 Senior $39 Child $25

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Friends! The Musical Parody Friends the Musical Parody will be here for you as it tours New Zealand for the first time. Isn’t that just kick you in the crotch spit on your neck fantastic. This fast paced music filled production starts in Central Perk with a certain runaway bride who stumbles into the lives of five other friends and kicks the gang into second gear. Premium $89.90* / A Reserve $79.90* / Child $69.90* / Groups (A Reserve) 10+ $69.90* each

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Charity Market Garage Sale Ashburton Racecourse 9am Saturday, February 29.

Cakes, produce, crafts, household, furniture, collectables, antiques, garden, workshop, sports, children’s entertainment, sausage sizzle, craft stalls, cash or eftpos available. • Donations of good quality items gratefully accepted. No TVs, heaters or computers, please. • Items collected from Wednesday, February 26, or please drop off at Racecourse, 9am – 4pm Wednesday, February 26 – Friday, February 28. Phone Trevor 307 2629, Jim 975 8277, Dave 307 4349, George 307 2243.

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South Island Super Sunday CTRA South Island Titles – Modifieds, Saloons, C Grade, Productions & ATVs

Sunday, March 1

Adult, Youth Ministocks, Stockcars, Streetstocks, Side Chairs, C Grade, Saloons, Productions and Derby Cars.

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Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): No one is better or cooler than anyone else. However, those who have taken more risks in a shorter amount of time will certainly come off as heroes. Worship cautiously. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’ll be like a tree rooted in the earth that is the element of your sign. You’ll stay grounded and grow incrementally, defying timelines. And you’ll let go of and regrow your “leaf” equivalents in due time. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): To run your whole life on adrenaline is not a sustainable model. It won’t work in the long term. The adrenaline challenges you set up in the short run will be a burst to get you to the goal. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): People do well-intended and super embarrassing things in the name of peer-pressure, connection and fitting in. You’ll be an observer in this today, resisting participation, as you should in this case. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): The energy that goes into making an impression will be well spent. It’s not because you’ll make the intended impression; rather, it’s that you’ll learn something about yourself, what matters to you and how much. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Diversity makes groups strong. This is true for your friend group as well. A mix of people with different strengths will add to your life, whereas a group that is too much of one thing won’t have the spark. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’re an original. Saying the lines that others have said, sticking to the script, using the cliches, well, that gets old fast. It’s invigorating to express your uniqueness. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Your best is good enough. Your pie wins the contest, and your special sauce garners worldwide intrigue. This is the stuff of fantasies and diaries so make sure you put the events of the day into both. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): The sparkling parts of life are the in-between moments when you have nothing to gain, nothing to lose and nothing to tally in general. What’s most valuable is unquantifiable. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The correct next move is often not to the right or left or even straight ahead. The best move might be no move at all. To stand there until the world shifts is a real test of patience that will pay off. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): The self-help gurus insist: In every moment, we have a choice. But many moments go the way of programming. If there are choices, we are unaware. This is human. Waking up is step one. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Arthritis sufferers know that moving the parts that don’t want to move will keep you pain-free. Use this as a metaphor for another part of your life.

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TRAINOR, Alfred Roydon Please note all late death (Reg. no 920119) – notices or notices sent Loving brother-in-law of the outside ordinary office late Ron and Pat Hall (Lower Hutt), the late Raymond Hall hours must be emailed to: (Ashburton), Valda and deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. Archie Mills (Invercargill), Ysobel and the late Neville To place a notice during Amalfitano and special friend office hours please contact of Nelson Hay (Ashburton), us on 03 307 7900 Carol and the late Charlie for more information. Waaka (Ashburton). Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287)

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isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

Canterbury Plains

60 plus

TODAY

Increasing high cloud. Northerlies.

TOMORROW Scattered showers developing with an early southerly change, becoming fine during the afternoon and evening as winds turn northeasterly.

Scattered morning showers, then becoming fine in the afternoon. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: W easing to 30 km/h.

TUESDAY

SUNDAY

Fine with high cloud to start, rain developing later in the day with a southerly change.

World Weather

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

FZL: Above 3500m

TOMORROW FZL: 2800m; 3500m from afternoon

Morning cloud then fine. Northeast breezes.

fine drizzle showers showers showers thunder fine fine fine fine thunder windy fine drizzle drizzle

Fine. Light winds and afternoon northeasterly breezes.

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

15 1 25 -1 22 25 14 18 9 25 27 15 18 3 2

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

8 8 19 23 27 24 29 30 34 12 29 19 20 3 32

1 1 9 18 21 8 26 12 24 1 14 5 14 0 24

New York Paris Perth Rarotonga Rome San Francisco Seoul Singapore Stockholm Sydney Taipei Tel Aviv Tokyo Washington Zurich

fine rain thunder rain cloudy fine rain windy snow fine cloudy fine fine cloudy fine

Friday

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9 noon 3

9 pm am 3

1:47

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Good fishing Rise 11:06 am Set 10:36 pm

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9 noon 3

9 pm

10:00

Rise 7:11 am Set 8:18 pm Good

Good fishing Rise 1:09 pm Set 11:26 pm

Last quarter 16 Mar 10:35 pm

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Sunday 6

7:55 2:09 8:20 2:30 8:41 2:55 9:09 3:16 9:32 3:44 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 4 minutes.

First quarter

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9 noon 3

3 Mar

Rakaia ANZAC

fine

Hamilton

fine

Napier

fine

-2 1 23 25 4 11 3 24 -6 18 18 11 2 -3 3

27 29 27 26 21 23 27 19 29 26 24 24 22

Palmerston North fine Wellington

fine

Nelson

fine

Blenheim

fine

Greymouth

rain

Christchurch

fine

Timaru

fine

Queenstown

cloudy

Dunedin

cloudy

Invercargill

mainly fine

River Levels

17 12 15 16 17 17 16 13 14 10 9 11 8

cumecs

0.83 nc

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

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 139.2 nc Nth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

3.27 nc

Sth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

6.79

Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday

62.9

Waitaki Kurow at 2:07 pm, yesterday

578.6

Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

Saturday 6

5 11 31 27 15 21 7 34 1 25 22 21 11 7 9

overnight max low

Auckland

Forecasts for today

24 8 32 7 31 34 26 28 28 33 31 28 25 9 5

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About the divide: Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms, easing to showers south of Mt Cook in the evening. Elsewhere: High cloud with a few spots rain. Wind at 1000m: NW 55 km/h, rising to gale 75 km/h in the morning, then easing from the south at night. Wind at 2000m: NW rising to severe gale 100 km/h in the morning, easing to W 50 km/h from the south at night.

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A ridge covers the North Island, while fronts move up the South Island. A front weakens as it moves across the North Island tomorrow. A broad ridge of high pressure then establishes across New Zealand on Sunday and Monday. Northwesterlies strengthen as another front approaches the South Island late Monday.

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TOMORROW: Few showers with a S, fine from afternoon with NE.

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LINCOLN Rakaia

TRAINOR, Alfred Roydon (Alfie) (Reg. no 920119) – 14.01.1932 – 26.02.2020 Dad of Steven, Karen, Darryl, and Ian. Grandfather and great grandfather to his grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Ronnie and Mavis, the late Valerie Twining, Beverley and the late Clifford Reid, Wyvern (Sandy), Newall and Evelyn, Denise and Stan Wybrow, the late Wilma and Michael Grant, Ava-Joy and Trevor Dougherty. Messages to the Trainor family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Alfie’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox streets, Ashburton on TOMORROW Saturday, February 29, commencing at 10.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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TODAY: Increasing high cloud. Northwesterlies.

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Map for today

Ashburton Forecast

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 23.2 23.5 Max to 4pm 15.1 Minimum 10.6 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm February to date 48.6 Avg Feb to date 46 2020 to date 55.4 105 Avg year to date Wind km/h N 19 At 4pm Strongest gust N 54 Time of gust 3:14pm

to 4pm yesterday

Methven

Christchurch Airport

Timaru Airport

20.6 23.0 18.0 –

25.2 25.9 12.6 9.2

24.0 25.1 12.1 –

– – – – –

0.0 22.8 38 26.0 81

0.0 42.0 41 46.8 87

NW 22 – –

N 11 N 33 11:37am

SE 6 N 20 11:46am

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Saturday

1:10 Training Day 18VL 2001 Action Thriller. Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke. 3:08 Rush MVLS 2013 Drama. Chris Hemswoth, Daniel Bruhl, Olivia Wilde. 5:07 The Wolf Of Wall Street 18LS 2013 Drama. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill.

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SKY SPORT 1 6am Kick Off 6:30 Six Nations Review Show 7:30 Six Nations – England v Ireland (HLS) 8am Six Nations – Italy v Scotland (HLS) 8:30 Six Nations – Wales v France (HLS) 9am Kick Off 9:30 Women’s Six Nations – Italy v Scotland (HLS) 10am Women’s Six Nations – Wales v France (HLS) 10:30 Women’s Six Nations – England v Ireland (HLS) 11am The Breakdown Noon Kick Off 12:30 Pro14 Weekly Highlights Show 1:30 Gallagher Premiership Highlights Show 2:30 French Top 14 Highlights 3pm Japan Top League – Verblitz v Spears (HLS) 3:30 Super Rugby – Crusaders v Highlanders (HLS) 4pm Super Rugby – Chiefs v Brumbies (HLS) 4:30 Super Rugby – Bulls v Blues (HLS) 5pm The Breakdown 6pm Kick Off 6:30 L Super Rugby – Highlanders v Rebels From Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. 9:10 L Super Rugby – Waratahs v Lions From Bankwest Stadium, Sydney. 11:30 Kick Off Saturday Midnight Super Rugby – Highlanders v Rebels (RPL) 2am Super Rugby – Waratahs v Lions (RPL) 4am The Breakdown 5am Super Rugby – Highlanders v Rebels (HLS) 5:30 Super Rugby – Waratahs v Lions (HLS)

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6am Horizon – The Placebo Experiment: Can My Brain Cure My Body? 7am The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food 8am Animal Empires 9am Bondi Harvest With Guy Turland 9:30 Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers 10:30 Mysteries At The Museum 11:30 Ozzy And Jack’s World Detour PGR 12:30 American Pickers 1:30 The Day The Rock Star Died PGR 2:30 Yukon Gold PGR 3:30 Baby Animals And Friends 4:30 Culinary Genius The test includes finely slicing cabbage into elegant ribbons, and shelling and presenting a whole lobster. 5:30 Mysteries At The Museum 6:30 American Pickers 7:30 Building The Dream Charlie Luxton travels Britain helping couples build their dream homes, providing inventive and imaginative ideas that are also practical and affordable. 8:30 Escape To The Chateau – DIY 9:30 Monty Don’s American Gardens 10:30 American Pickers 11:30 Mysteries At The Museum 12:30 Bondi Harvest With Guy Turland 1am Culinary Genius 2am Cash Cowboys 3am Baby Animals And Friends 4am Escape To The Chateau – DIY 5am Mysteries At The Museum

SKY SPORT 2 7:30 Women’s T20 World Cup (HLS) 8am Women’s T20 World Cup (RPL) White Ferns v India. 11:30 Women’s T20 World Cup (RPL) Australia v Bangladesh. From Manuka Oval. 3pm South Africa v Australia (HLS) Third T20. From Newlands in Cape Town. 4pm Women’s T20 World Cup (HLS) From Junction Oval in Melbourne. 4:30 L Women’s T20 World Cup South Africa v Thailand. From Manuka Oval in Canberra. 8:30 L Women’s T20 World Cup England v Pakistan. From Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Saturday

12:30 Blackcaps v India First Test Wrap. From the Basin Reserve, Wellington. 2:30 Women’s T20 World Cup (RPL) South Africa v Thailand. From Manuka Oval in Canberra.

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Sport

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Double blow for All Stars

Eliza eyes up Olympics

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BOWLERS CHASE THE BIG PRIZES

After a busy weekend last weekend, action on the greens of Mid Canterbury takes another step up this weekend as some major titles go on the line. The Champion of Champion fours, set down for last weekend became, in part, a bit of a nonevent with the inclement weather which struck the region on Saturday afternoon putting an early end to some play during the finals. However earlier in the day, Allenton claimed double gold by

winning both the junior men’s and women’s titles, and were also in line for both senior titles with their senior men’s team taking on Ashburton in the final while the women’s side was also taking on Ashburton. Those matches will be completed at a later date, with a neutral venue still to be decided. On Sunday, players were met with much finer conditions for the annual Sandy Keith Open Fours competition at Hampstead. At the end of the day’s play,

Emma Prichard in action at the Sandy Keith Open Fours on Sunday at Hampstead. PHOTO ROBYN HOOD 230220-RH0-811

only four players stood undefeated with four wins and therefore claimed the title. Gavin Eder skipped the winning side and was joined by Brentton Donaldson, Heather Goodall and Winston Lee while Rosemary Bennett, Sandra Holdom, Mike Quinn and Shirley Doig were second. Tomorrow the Allenton Bowling Club green will be alive with

action when the Champion of Champion Triples are held. The senior men’s and women’s titles will be competed for as well as the junior men, however the junior women won’t be in action with only one result received. Play for the day begins at 9am. Then, on Sunday, it’s one of the biggest days of bowls for the year with the Men’s Gala Cup, Women’s Premier Trophy, the Men’s Chal-

lenge Cup and Women’s Prestige Trophy all up for grabs. The Gala and Premier events will be at Allenton while the Challenge and Prestige tournaments will be held at Hampstead. Rakaia, MSA, Hampstead, Allenton, Ashburton, Hinds and Methven will compete in the Gala Cup while just Ashburton, Rakaia, Allenton and Methven are entered in the Premier Trophy.

Blues facing another massive task in South Africa

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