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RAKAIA’S BIG BANG

Another cracking fireworks night Hundreds turned out for the festive fireworks at the Rakaia Domain on Saturday night. Rakaia Lions president Teresa Agnew said the night was a huge success and the fireworks display was truly spectacular. Wet weather had forced the Rakaia Lions to cancel the annual fireworks display on Friday night, but they were able to reschedule the event for Saturday, under the watchful eye of the Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade. Rakaia residents were joined by plenty of people from further afield, Agnew said, and the entertainment – including running races and games – kept everyone entertained while they waited for the big show. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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A community full of kindness and giving By Heather Mackenzie heather.m@theguardian.co.nz

Christmas time can be a pretty stressful time for some, but when you’re a single parent or a grandparent taking care of grandchildren, finding extra money for children’s presents can be a step too far. So, thanks to Birthright, along with help from the Heartland Bank, and the generosity of local community members, up to 85 families will be getting gifts for their children this festive season. Ashburton Birthright’s registered social worker and official Christmas present distributor Christine Muff said at this time of the year, getting presents for children is one of the biggest stresses. “The bills are paid, and the food is bought, but there is too little money to stretch any further and that is where we come in.” For the thirtieth year on the trot the organisation has teamed up with a local bank, for the last few years it has been Heartland Bank, to collect donated presents for Mid Canterbury children for Birthright families. Muff will need to bring a van or a trailer with her when she collects the goodies on Christmas Eve. The presents collected are for babies to 17-year-olds, with the bulk of them going to the middle bracket of five to 15 years, Muff said. “It is quite the privilege to play Mother Christmas and give out all the presents. I try my best to match the presents with the right children. Their eyes just light up when they see the gifts.”

“I want to thank all the generous people of Ashburton and the staff at Heartland Bank, they do a great job telling people what the tree is all about.” Muff said Birthright has been helping single parent families in Mid Canterbury for 55 years and has been operating nationally for 65 years. “Most of what we do is listen. Your little family may be going along fine and then something happens and you just need someone to talk to or to let you know what other services are out there to help.” Being in Community House is a big bonus as far as helping people goes, Muff says. “With so many services in the same building I can just whip down the hall to check if they could see one of our people.” Muff said quite often she comes back with the news ‘Yes they can see you in five minutes’. Being in a building with so many agencies also means that families can often get everything sorted all under one roof. They don’t have to waste time going to different locations around Ashburton, always tricky when you don’t have transport, Muff said. Being socially isolated can be very debilitating, and to combat that, Muff said Birthright have volunteers who pop in to visit single parents or single grandparents on a regular basis. “They call in catch up, have a cuppa and a chat. To know that someone cares, can make all the difference in the world sometimes,” Muff said.

The Birthright Christmas Tree in Heartland Bank is surrounded by a sea of donated children’s presents.

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Community input vital in water reform process By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

The control of drinking water, waste water and storm water in the future is likely to be taken out of the hands of individual local authorities and handed over to a small number of specialist water entities That change to New Zealand’s water services, however, will not come without huge input from individual councils and their communities, says Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach. The Three Waters Service Delivery review will deliver a huge shake up for water management in New Zealand and will see tough new standards introduced and new delivery and funding arrangements established. Effectively, that could see local authorities hand over control of their drinking, waste and storm water to a small number of publicly owned entities. It’s a process that is moving at pace, Riach said, with council staff currently in the process of collating a wealth of information that it, along with every other local authority, will provide to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) for analysis. This work needs to be completed by February. “Once we get that done and the DIA does all the analysis, the shape of the government’s preferred entities will become clear. They expect to have this done by March and then there’ll be further conversations with councils,” he said. Because the reform process is described as a voluntary partnership, local authorities were given a sweetener earlier this year to sign on to the first stage of the process. Ashburton received $4 million that has allowed it to push ahead with its long planned Ashburton relief sewer project. The hand out

were part of a larger entity, was part of a $760 million he said. national package. There “Around the country are indications another fithere are some councils opnancial sweetener might be erating on expired consents provided later next year for and places that are strugcouncils opting into stage gling to meet standards so two of the reform process. the DIA is looking at New Before that stage is Zealand as a whole and reached, however, the how best to help.” council will need to consult In the waste water area, the community on the reAshburton, however, is forms planned, Riach said. ahead of the game, with That stage will be the critits new $7 million state ical one and it will be imof the art River Crossing portant to present the facts pump station opened in a clear and easily underon Monday. stood way, he said. As well as indi“It’s a really big piece of HAMISH RIACH vidual councils reform so we need to proproviding inforvide all the data possible, mation on their it’s our collective job to proown water invide accurate information for the public because the decisions we make frastructure, the Canterbury have to be the right ones for the community.” mayoral forum is undertaking While the district’s water services might a three waters service delivmeet today’s standards because of ongoing ery review for Canterbury. investment over years by successive teams This will look at the of councillors, the greater issues were the options available for unknowns around new standards and new service delivery and funding arrangerequirements that were to come, Riach said. “We will have to deal with those new stand- ments to ensure ards and our capacity to deal with these as the region has a a single council is what we need to turn our strong voice in heads to, it’s about what’s coming not what the reform programme. we have now.” There could be major costs for a council that elected not to join the new structure as there were likely to be significant savings for upgrades that are carried out for supplies that

It’s a really big piece of reform so we need to provide all the data possible, it’s our collective job to provide accurate information for the public because the decisions we make have to be the right ones for the community

SELWYN

Neighbour’s report has positive post-Covid outlook By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

A week after the Ashburton District Council report highlighting the economic fall-out of water reforms, a neighbouring council has received a positive economic report. The Selwyn District Council received a report from economic analysts Infometrics that shows its economy has been less badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic than initially expected. What the Selwyn report does not delve into is the impact of the Government’s freshwater reforms

which the Ashburton District Council’s recent economic report estimates will result in a $57.9 million hit. After initial estimate reports were produced by Infometrics back in April, the Selwyn District Council commissioned a second comprehensive overview of the anticipated economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic for the Selwyn District, some of which is transferrable to Ashburton. It forecasts that the Selwyn District will do significantly better than initially thought, thanks to a stronger than expected residential market and construction growth.

However, it warns that the biggest impacts of Covid are still to come, and the international recession will slow New Zealand’s economy as the Selwyn District’s construction boom eases. The district’s growth continues unabated as building consent applications have continued to rapidly increase, with 235 consents issued in November and the Selwyn District Council is on track for a record year of up to 2800 building consents. Building consent numbers are also on the rise in Mid Canterbury, just not to the same scale as Selwyn, but enough for council building services manager

Michael Wong to say earlier this month that the district appeared to be in the middle of a mini building boom. Among the key findings in the Infometrics Covid economic report for Selwyn were that its economy contracted by 10.4 per cent over the lockdown period, compared to 12.4 per cent nationally Selwyn rebounded and grew by 2.6 per cent over the September quarter compared to a 3.2 per cent nationally, and that primary sector exports and food product manufacturing will remain stable or expand. The forecast is for Selwyn to

see a smaller slowdown that will come later than the rest of New Zealand, before returning to growth in 2022. Aspects of the report echo the situation in Mid Canterbury and the recent quarterly report from Infometrics showed the Ashburton District’s economy started to recover lost ground in the September 2020 quarter, with economic activity over the year to September only down by 1.7 per cent. An Ashburton District Council spokesman said that commissioning a similar Covid-19 economic report similar to Selwyn’s is not being considered at this time.

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Maxine and Judy our local heroes By Heather Mackenzie heather.m@theguardian.co.nz

Two Kiwibank Local Hero Awards were handed out recently at Community House. Local Kiwibank branch manager Derek Rive was given the honour of presenting Maxine Hooper and Judy Skevington with medals honouring their dedication to

making their hapori – communities a better place through hard mahi and enormous contributions. Maxine Hooper was recognised for her services to Riding for the Disabled, her work with Ashburton Senior Citizens, her huge involvement with the original Resource Centre on Tancred Street, and her past involvement with Victim Support and countless

committees over the years. Over the years Judy Skevington has quietly gone about the business of helping community members who have found themselves in challenging or traumatic situations. She has been involved with Rural Support Trust, Victim Support, Restorative Justice, Red Cross and Civil Defence. Skevington has also put her

hand up to help at her local school and the Tinwald Community Police Station. Thinking about how to make refugees feel welcome, Skevington help found the Ashbearton Teddy Bear Club, who make teddy bears for refugees. The quiet achiever also has considerable fundraising talents, the Rural Support Trust, Returned Services’ Association,

Starship Hospital and Warbird Trust have all benefited because of her. Kiwibank award 100 local hero national awards each year, the recipients then get whittled down to 12 and from there the Kiwibank local hero of the year is chosen. They’re our everyday heroes doing good every day, says the website.

Strong growth anticipated in school rolls By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Over the next nine years, school rolls around the Ashburton District are expected to grow significantly, Ministry of Education estimates show. By 2022 the ministry believes an extra 210 secondary-aged students will need to be accommodated and that at primary level an extra 75 places will need to be found, with 50 extra places needed at intermediate level. Looking out to 2030, the ministry anticipates the district’s primary and intermediate school populations could grow by up to 460 with indications secondary

rolls will peak in 2028 with up to 500 extra students and from that point will grow at a slower rate. In its planning documents the ministry said that residential growth in Ashburton’s north was putting pressure on existing primary schools in the area and its master plan to ensure that growth was well managed came with the implementation of enrolment zones. These are in place for a number of schools and after a long process, Ashburton College’s zone has now been signed off. While the zone boundaries were close to what the school had requested, Principal Ross Preece said there was the odd anomaly particularly when it

came to matching transport entitlement to zone boundary. The college zone, effective from January 1, runs from the Rangitata to the Rakaia rivers and butts against the Mount Hutt College zone to the west, but there are two areas where the rules are less clear, Preece said. Between the Rangitata and Hinds rivers there is an ‘open’ zone where students can choose to attend either Geraldine High School or Ashburton College, but there is a transport entitlement dead zone close to the Rangitata River that meant students would have to have private transport to a connection point with the school of their choice.

The Rakaia area has always been a grey zone for both Mount Hutt and Ashburton colleges, and this continues in the new zone boundaries. Unlike the Rangitata open zone, however, school bus transport is available to both schools with the ministry saying this has been done to allow families choice. And while zones are designed to give schools some certainty around student numbers, these were always difficult to establish until two or three weeks into the new term – after timetabling had been completed, he said. The ministry has estimated the college will have 279 Year 9s in 2021, but 280 were already enrolled and the unknown was the

number of walk-ups from families moving into the area. Numbers also fluctuated with Year 12 students who may have indicated they intended to leave school, but decided over the summer to return. And on the flip-side, there were others who found jobs over the summer, Preece said. “It takes a couple of weeks to sort out, but I know our roll will be well over 1200 next year.” Going into the new year, the college would be well staffed, but there were still vacancies for a head of department for science and a leadership role in the English department, but short term contingencies were in place to fill those gaps, he said.

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Ashburton Guardian Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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’Tis the season for crackers By Bernard Egan FROM THE BACK SEAT

Bernard Egan is a well known man around these parts. Through Tales from the Back Seat he endeavours to put a light-hearted spin on tales from yesteryear.

hristmas crackers are a traditional Christmas favourite, but how did they come about? They were first made around 1845-1850 by Tom Smith, a London sweet maker. After seeing French “bon bon” lollies during a visit to Paris in 1840 Tom came back to London and tried selling similar sweets in England which included a small motto or riddle. They didn’t sell very well. In 1861 Smith launched his new range of what he called “Bangs of Expectation”. Legend has it one night, while sitting in front of his fire, Tom became fascinated by the sparks and cracks coming from the flames. He thought it would be fun if his sweets and toys could be opened with a crack when their fancy wrappers were pulled in half. It’s now thought Tom actually bought the recipe for the small cracks and bangs from a fireworks company, but the story of him sitting by the fire was a great sales pitch and why let the truth get in the way of a fascinating tale.

Crackers were also nicknamed “cosaques” and were thought to be named after the ‘Cossack’ soldiers who had a reputation for firing guns into the air while riding their horses. When Tom died, his expanding cracker business was taken over by his three sons, Tom, Walter and Henry. Walter introduced the hats into crackers and he also travelled around the world looking for

new ideas for gifts to put in the crackers. The company built up a big range of “themed” crackers. Crackers for bachelors and spinsters included gifts like false teeth (huh?) and wedding rings! There were also crackers for suffragettes, war heroes and even Charlie Chaplin. Crackers were made for occasions like Coronations. And special crackers are still

produced for the British Royal Family – we can only imagine the jokes they contain. Very expensive crackers were made like the “Millionaire’s Crackers” which contained a solid silver box containing a piece of gold and silver jewellery. Christmas crackers are of course famous for their bad jokes! It was a crack-up hearing some of the R & R Linedancers sharing cracker stories at their Christmas dinner like: Q: How do snowmen get around? A: They ride an icicle. Q: Why did the turkey join the band? A: Because it had the drumstick. Q: Why are Christmas trees so bad at sewing? A: Because they drop their needles. Q: What do Santa’s little helpers learn at school? A: The elf – abet. Q: Why did no one bid for Rudolph and Blitzen on Trade Me? A: Because they were too deer. Q: What did Adam say to his wife on 24 December? A: It’s Christmas, Eve.

Speaking of Adam brings to mind probably the shortest poem ever written. It’s called Worms and it goes like this: Adam Had’em. The legend of the Three Wise Men and the gifts they brought is a special part of the Christmas story. On the last day of school the teacher asked her class to name the gifts. Jimmy said: “One gift was gold.” “That’s right,” said the teacher. Annie said another gift was frankincense. Correct again. But all the class was having trouble thinking of the third gift. Prompting from teacher didn’t seem to be working then suddenly little Johnny said: “I know Miss . . . gift vouchers”. Tom Smith did us all a real favour when he come up with his Christmas crackers. And maybe that’s where 4-yearold Hugo Kennedy, a born story teller if ever there was one, found the joke which he asked Santa when he visited the dear old chap. Hugo: “Santa what do cows have for breakfast?” Santa: “I don’t know Hugo, what do cows have for breakfast?” Hugo: “Mooslie”. We hope all our readers, families and friends have a cracker of a time during the Festive Season. Happy Christmas.

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

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Potentially toxic algae blooms found in Canterbury waterways By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Potentially toxic algae bloom has been found at a popular Mid Canterbury holiday spot. The Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health Unit has issued a health warning after the blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Clearwater. Testing at the lake found high concentrations of the cyanobacteria Synechocystis. Dr Ramon Pink, Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, says the algal bloom can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals, advising that people should avoid the lake and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health warning has been lifted. “People should avoid contact with the water until further notice,” Pink said. “Exposure may cause skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and numbness around the mouth and fingertips. “If you experience any of these symptoms visit your doctor immediately and please let your doctor know if you have had contact with the lake water.” No one should drink the water from the lake at any time, and boiling the water does not re-

Popular holiday spot Lake Cearwater has been declared a potential health hazard after blue-green algae was confirmed as being in the lake. move the toxin. Animals that show signs of illness after coming into contact with the water or algal scums should be taken to a vet immediately. Fish and shellfish can concentrate toxins and their consumption should be avoided. If fish are eaten, remove the gut and liver and wash in clean water. “When a bloom of potentially toxic cyanobacteria is present

in a lake, there is a possibility of cyanobacteria and toxins being transported downstream. “People are advised to avoid contact with the downstream water bodies,” Pink said. The adjacent Lake Camp is currently unaffected. Environment Canterbury monitors the lake weekly while the warning is in place and the public will be advised of any changes in water quality that are of public

health significance. The announcement comes in what is usually peak season for the Ashburton Lakes. A health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Pegasus – a regular victim of algae blooms, and Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere has high concentrations of both cyanobacteria Nodularia and Dolichospermum.

ECan also has river warnings already in place for potentially toxic benthic algae (cyanobacteria) in several rivers, including the Opihi River at Saleyards Bridge, Selwyn River at Glentunnel swimming hole and Whitecliffs, Waihao River at Bradshaws Bridge, Waimakariri River at Thompsons Road (The Willows), Hurunui River at SH1, Pareora River at SH1 and Waiau River at Waiau Bridge.

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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Mayor's Comment - Neil Brown important takeaways: we’re a little more resilient, a little less caught up in the small stuff, and far more grateful for the things we do have rather than resentful of what we don’t.

Who could have imagined this time last year what we were about to walk into? It’s more than likely that if anyone had shown us their 2020 crystal ball that we wouldn’t have believed them, but here we are almost on the other side and ready to step into a new year. The events of 2020 have been nothing short of extraordinary but I believe we have arrived at the end with some

I am so proud of what our community achieved this year when COVID arrived on our shores. We banded together and worked as a team to stop the spread. Now, we are carrying that same community-mindedness forward to aid our recovery. With holidays and time away with friends and family on the agenda for many, I want to impress upon everyone how important it is that we keep up the efforts that have steered us through these rough waters so far. Please use the COVID-19 NZ Tracer app wherever you go. Pandemics don’t know that it’s the holidays and they certainly don’t care that we’re just trying to relax, so stay vigilant by

A word from the Methven Community Board they’ll play an important part in helping to keep residents safe on and around the road.

scanning the QR codes. The app is such an easy way of tracing our steps and it will make a world of difference if the virus was to flare up again. It goes without saying that tragedies on our roads are heart-breaking no matter what time of the year, but it feels even more gut-wrenching when it happens at Christmas. We know the road safety messages – don’t drink and drive, take it steady and have regular breaks from behind the wheel. Let’s make good memories these holidays and be there to celebrate with our loved ones. I hope that no matter your plans, you all have a wonderful break over the holidays and return refreshed for what I hope will be a better year. Merry Christmas, Mid Canterbury and let’s keep looking out for one another.

Pic of the year

The community has spoken - here is this year’s most liked photo on the Ashburton District Council Instagram.

The Methven Walkway additions and improvements have continued to be an important project for the town. Together with the Methven Lions, we’ve been making good progress especially in these last three years, and it’s proving to be a great asset for the community. Dan McLaughlin, Chairperson Well, that a year it’s been – both globally and here in our own backyard! Despite the challenges we’ve all faced, Mid Canterbury has achieved quite a lot and things have really been progressing well for Methven. We were really pleased to have speed limits come under the spotlight this year as part of the Council’s Speed Limit Review. A number of our roads around town simply no longer had the right speed for the amount of traffic and development we’ve been experiencing in the last couple of years. It’s great to see the new speed limit signs have gone up this last month and I’m sure

Need to report urgent matters over the holidays such as noise complaints, disruptions to service or animal control issues?

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Week of 21 December 2020 | ISSUE 08

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Complete the challenges to getChallenge a stamp. Complete a row runs 16 Dec - 31 Jan 2021 of challenges to win a prize or complete Ashburton them all and go in the LIBRARY draw for four grand prizes! Collect your stamp card from any of the four participating venues. - 16 December to 31 January

The Great Santa Hunt,

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Find all the Santa's hiding around the Museum. - 17 December to 31 January

Riff Raff's Summer Reading Challenge,

Ashburton Library

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School Holiday Programme,

This year, we also made some great improvements to the Methven Cemetery, with a row of pine trees removed, a new boundary fence installed and $4000 worth of new plantings made at the entranceway - it's certainly looking much tidier!

On behalf of the Board, I hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday. See you in the New Year!

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It’s been a long process but we hope to have all of the sections finished in the next few years.

Thank you to everyone we've been working with this past year to continue improving Methven. There are a lot of great volunteers and groups who do so much for the town and your contributions are really appreciated.

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Changed levels of service over holiday break

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

Meet the Council's Open Spaces team that do a fantastic job maintaining the many parks, reserves and other open spaces around the Ashburton District!

Holiday rubbish & recycling

The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park

Kerbside collections:

The Rakaia Resource Recovery Park

There will be no kerbside collection on Friday 25 December. If your usual collection day is Friday, please place your bins/crate at the kerb on Saturday 26 December for pick up.

will be CLOSED on the following days: • Friday 25 December 2020 • Saturday 26 December 2020 • Friday 1 January 2021 • Saturday 2 January 2021

Mid Canterbury's rubbish and recycling services will be impacted over the Christmas/New Year period.

Like many at this time of year, a large portion of the team will be taking some well-earned time off to be with friends and family over the festive season. With less staff on deck, residents may see a slight change in the level of service during the holiday break, but please be kind! The Open Spaces crew will be back at capacity whipping it all into shape in Phone the New Year.

Collections will operate as normal on Friday 1 January 2021.

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will be CLOSED on the following days: • Friday 25 December 2020 • Saturday 26 December 2020 • Friday 1 January 2021

Rural Recycling Stations

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Methven Greenwaste Drop-off Facility will operate as normal.

Meetings 2021

Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 137 Havelock Street, Ashburton unless stated otherwise. Walking & Cycling Strategy Hearings, Wednesday 20 January, 9am Ashburton Water Zone Committee, Tuesday 26 January, 1pm

Budget Workshop, Wednesday 27 January, 9am Budget Workshop, Thursday 28 January, 9am

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5pm Close (Normal 8.00pm)

1pm Close (Normal 5pm)

Friday 25 December PUBLIC HOLIDAY

CLOSED

Saturday 26 December PUBLIC HOLIDAY

12pm - 7pm

10am - 5pm

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Sunday 27 December

12pm - 7pm

7am - 7pm

1pm - 4pm

Monday 28 December

12pm - 7pm

10am - 5pm

CLOSED

Tuesday 29 December

12pm - 7pm

5.45am - 5pm

10am - 4pm

9am - 5pm

CLOSED

Wednesday 30 December

12pm - 7pm

5.45am - 5pm

10am - 4pm

9am - 5pm

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Thursday 31 December

12pm - 5pm

5.45am - 3pm

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Some Council services will be impacted over the Christmas/New Year break, and these are explained in the table above. Throughout the holiday period, the Council will be available to contact 24/7 to report any concerns. Simply call (03) 307 7700 any time of the day. Visit ashburtondc.govt.nz for more information. ashburtondc.govt.nz

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JANUARY 2020 At the end of each year, Guardian staff choose the best of the year’s photos to share with you all and reminisce.

Above – The sweet sound of music filled the air as the Ashburton Festival of Pipe Band Music came to town. Left – Mid Canterbury’s hugely popular Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School kicked off for another year. Right – Multi Cultural Bite trustees (from right) Mirian Florez, Tumanu Palaaua and Ximena Pulg were welcomed on board as trustees of the Ashburton Multicultural Trust. Bottom left – As the mercury rose, the threat of fires around the district meant busy times for firefighters. Bottom right – Michael and Judy Kingsbury took part in the 51st Ashburton Vintage Car Club Rally.

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Left – Esther Hamilton and her mum, Lauren, were part of a huge crowd who took part in the annual Rangitata Huts sports day. Right – The idyllic nature of Lake Hood was replaced with the revs of engines as power boat racing took over. Below – Heather Daly was on the look-out for more volunteers for the Community Driver Mentor Programme. Below right – Paddy Kennedy put his charges through their paces on the opening day of the Methven Summer School.

Above (from left) – Damian Perriton and Sam and Tracey Mallard were on hand to receive the new automated external defibrillator at the Ealing Hall. Left – Big crowds flocked to the showgrounds to catch a glimpse of the Crusaders in action. Right – Jon Harmer (left) and Andrew Cartwright celebrate the beginning of the Opuke Thermal Pools build.

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Acland chases Beef + Lamb role By Heather Chalmers heather.c@theguardian.co.nz

Mid Canterbury farmer Kate Acland, of Mt Somers Station, is seeking a place on the board of Beef + Lamb New Zealand. Acland is standing in the northern South Island ward against director Phil Smith of Culverden, who is seeking re-election. Acland and her husband David Acland own and operate the 3800-hectare Mt Somers Station, a large and highly diversified farming operation running sheep, cattle, deer, dairy and a stand-alone honey operation in the Mid Canterbury foothills.

It is a great organisation that has an important role to play. I’ve always been keen to be further involved. Three years ago, Acland spent a year as an associate director of Beef + Lamb NZ. “It is a great organisation that has an important role to play. I’ve always been keen to be further involved.” Incumbent Phil Smith had been a director for six years and made a great contribution, but it was important that other people were keen to be involved and positions were contestable, she said. “So, it is good for all of us if there is an election. “I have a broad farming background as well as a commercial background from my

involvement in the wine industry, so I feel like I have a lot to offer.” In addition to their farming operation, the Aclands run Sugar Loaf winery in Marlborough, founded in 2004 by the then

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23-year-old Acland, who studied viticulture and oenology at Lincoln University. Mt Somers Station runs 9000 romney ewes and 3000 hoggets as well as 200 hereford beef cows. They also run an 850-cow dairy farm on the station’s lower terraces. “We consider ourselves sheep and beef farmers but do have a dairy farm on Mt Somers as well and dairy farmers contribute a significant amount to the beef levy.” Deer farming on the station originated from wild deer captured in the 1970s and early 1980s. The Aclands, who also own the Mt Somers and Staveley stores, took over the running of the station from David’s parents, the late Mark and Jo Acland, who bought the first part of the station in 1983. “We have a great team of people that help to run our different ventures which enables me to do other things like stand for Beef + Lamb.” Acland said she was keen for Beef + Lamb to work alongside other industry good organisations such as DairyNZ. “The organisations worked well together with the Covid-19 response and I’d like to see more of that, particularly around the environmental space.” As well as being a Ruralco director since

Kate Acland with husband, David.

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2018, Acland is a member of the Strong Wool Action Group tasked with identifying commercial and consumer-focused opportunities for the depressed strong wool market. Acland acknowledged that it was not the first time an effort had been made to fix the wool industry. However, a resurgence in interest in wool as a natural fibre and a willing government meant it was a good time to seek solutions. The group was working with the Ministry for Primary Industries and some overseas companies to develop business cases for strong wool. “There is cool stuff happening around new uses for wool,” Acland said. Wool has not been part of Beef + Lamb’s mandate since 2009, after farmers voted against paying a levy for its promotion and research funding. Candidate profiles and voting papers for the Beef + Lamb election will be posted to livestock farmers in early February and the election will be conducted by postal and internet voting. The final voting day is March 12.

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Kiwi spirit kept agriculture strong Kiwi ingenuity and a drive to “make it work” have been pivotal in New Zealand’s agriculture sector getting through the Covid-19 pandemic with relatively little impact, according to a new study by AgResearch and its partners. Farmers and others working in the agriculture and food systems in New Zealand and Australia were surveyed or interviewed about the impacts of Covid-19 in the period through to June 2020, which included national lockdowns. While acknowledging overall negative effects, additional stress and pressures from the pandemic and response, only 47 per cent of New Zealand survey respondents viewed the effect on their farms or businesses as negative over that period. A further 37 per cent said the effect was neutral. Much of New Zealand’s primary sector was able to continue working through the Covid-19 lockdowns and, unlike some other nations, its performance held up well. Export revenue from primary products for the period exceeded revenue from the previous year. Those interviewed in the New Zealand sector also identi-

A survey has found the Kiwi attitude of getting on with the job and get it done has paid of handsomely during the recent Covid-19 pandemic. fied some positives coming out of used. But it’s clear from our anal- dealing with drought conditions the pandemic experience such as ysis that the in-built ability to cope but were able to manage through better ways of working (including with adversity through various the extra difficulties. We’ve seen going paperless or doing online means, find new ways of doing those in other countries not fare as meetings), opportunities for new things and get on with the job, well. Some Kiwi farmers found bemarkets for their products and in- were important in how farmers ing required to stay on their farms creased community appreciation and their supporting industries through Covid-19 restrictions performed so well,” AgResearch meant they were actually more foof their sector. cused on their core tasks and their “The term resilience is a buz- senior scientist Dr Val Snow said. “Many farmers were already family life.” zword that’s probably a bit over-

One New Zealand farmer talked about the necessity to homeschool the kids “meant they were involved in farming life and saw the decision-making process and us discussing real life events”. Another experienced “indirectly, a change in attitude among public around how they value security of food production and therefore the role of farmers in providing that food”. Dr Snow said relatively high technology use and strong connections in the New Zealand sector also meant it was well-placed to respond to the pandemic, while overseas demand for its products staying strong was also critical. “Although the outlook is more positive now with access to vaccines looming, many of those we heard from expect impacts of the pandemic to linger for some time. We will be interested to see how those impacts change over time, and that is where further research will be valuable.” AgResearch scientists and NZIER (New Zealand Institute of Economic Research) worked with several science organisations in New Zealand and Australia as part of the collaborative research.

A big thank you to our unsung farming heroes By Federated Farmers Before Federated Farmers farewells 2020, it wants to salute and thank some generally unsung heroes. “We all got used to talking about clusters of infection with Covid-19, but in another sense that word cluster is somewhat apt for the entire year,” federation president Andrew Hoggard said. “It could have been a lot worse for our export-earning primary industries were it not for the dedication and doggedness of a large number of people in supporting services.” First up, Federated Farmers thanks the truckies, milk tanker

drivers and others in the freight industry for working through the roller-coaster of alert levels to keep supplies coming to farms and produce getting on the road to markets. “These men and women work long hours in any year, never mind one where a pandemic puts in place all sorts of speed bumps and road blocks,” Hoggard said. Another group of people deserving recognition were the staff of the meat and dairy processing plants around the country. “When the pandemic restrictions and drought-spurred processing bottlenecks threatened severe disruption, these men and women looked for, and found

solutions to keep the chains ticking over efficiently.” Hats off to the service technicians, the tractor mechanics, the dairy shed technicians, the electricians, the water pump mechanics and the shearers and shedhands. “All of them adapted to the Covid-19 situation and continued to provide the services we needed to keep our farms running.” Veterinarians, too, stepped up in the face of all sorts of difficulties and constraints, Hoggard said. “New Zealand farmers are proud to maintain some of the best animal welfare credentials in the world, and vets play a big role in helping us achieve that.”

Farmers also raise a glass to the nurses, doctors and pharmacists who have had a very trying 2020 – especially those who solider on in the harder-to-staff rural areas. “A special thanks to firefighters – professionals and volunteers. We should never underestimate the incredible effort the firies put in to get property blazes under control, often working through the night. These men and women are literally life-savers.” Farmers also want to thank our trade negotiators, for getting the RCEP deal across the line, and fighting the good fight against counter-productive protectionism that put our producers – and therefore New Zealand’s stand-

ards of living – at disadvantage in the international marketplace. Thanks also to the team at MPI who worked hard behind the scenes to help all these services to continue. “It’s been a year in which many people have come to a greater understanding of our farmers’ role in food security, putting quality produce on the plates of New Zealanders and 35 million other people around the world,” Hoggard said. “To all of you, and to any others I have missed, who helped us continue to do that in 2020, Federated Farmers wishes you a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe holiday season.”

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Christmas Wishes for seniors granted

Above, left and below left – Gary kindly took Ray for a spin in his Mustang and, in appreciation, Cath baked him a Christmas cake. There was suggestions the two had headed to Methven to the Blue Pub. Right – Graham was super impressed with his stash of belgium and yo-yo biscuits.

Left – Gail and Marie from Allenton Pharmacy were happy to wash Janet’s windows.

A huge thank you to you for your amazing generosity in giving your time and energy at a very busy time of the year to the senior members of our community! You are amazing and your efforts are so appreciated … people like you are what makes Ashburton a great place to live.

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10 Mistakes That Sank The Titanic, at 8:30pm

6am Fantasy Homes By The Sea 3 0 7am John And Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen 3 0 8am Paddington Station PG 0 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show PG 0 10am Tipping Point 3 0 11am The Chase 3 0 Noon Emmerdale PG 0 1pm Te Karere 2 1:30 Coronation Street PG 3 0 2:30 Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas PG 0 3:30 F Driving Test PG 0 4pm Tipping Point Lucky Stars 3 0 5pm The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm The Repair Shop PG 0 7:30 Christmas At Chatsworth House PG Go behind the scenes of Chatsworth, one of England’s most impressive stately homes, as the Duke, Duchess and their 800 staff brace themselves for an influx of 200,000 visitors over the festive season. 0 8:20 L Lotto The Lotto draw. 8:25 Christmas At Chatsworth House Continued. 0 8:35 A Berry Royal Christmas PG Join Mary Berry for a very festive Christmas as she visits a host of charities across the country. 0 9:45 Coronation Street PG 0 10:45 Border Patrol 3 0 11:15 Bad Mothers M 3 0 Thursday 1:05 Te Karere 3 2 1:30 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

6:30 Rescue Bots Academy 3 0 6:50 Peppa Pig 0 6:55 Masha’s Spooky Stories 0 7am New Looney Tunes 0 7:25 M Hoot PG 2006 Family. Luke Wilson, Logan Lerman, Brie Larson. 0 8:55 Religious Programmes 9:25 8 Simple Rules 3 9:50 Neighbours PG 3 0 10:25 Murphy Brown PG 0 10:50 Dress To Impress PG 0 11:55 M Christmas In Angel Falls 2017 Family Romance. Rachel Boston, Paul Greene, Beau Bridges. 0 1:40 8 Simple Rules 3 2:05 Home And Away PG 3 0 3:05 American Housewife PG 3 0 3:35 Power Rangers Ninja Steel PG 0 4pm Brain Busters 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6pm Neighbours PG 0 6:30 Home And Away PG 0 7:30 Would I Lie To You? Christmas special hosted by Rob Brydon. 0 8:05 Motorway Patrol PG 3 0 8:35 F Taskmaster NZ 16L 0 9:35 M Office Christmas Party 16LC 2016 Comedy. In a bid to save the jobs of his co-workers, a boss throws a Christmas party to seal a business deal, but things soon get out of hand. Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston. 11:50 Gavin And Stacey – A Special Christmas PGC 3 0 Thursday 1:10 Snort Live 16 0 1:50 Infomercials 2:55 2 Overnight 4:40 The Middle 3 0 5:05 Neighbours PG 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

7am America’s Got Talent 3 0 9am Millionaire Hot Seat 3 10am Infomercials 3 11:30 Face The Truth PG 3 Noon Zombie House Flipping 1pm M The Last Christmas Home 2019 Family Drama. The Marvin sisters gather for what may be their last Christmas at their childhood home. Erin Cahill, Justin Bruening. 0 3pm Bondi Vet 0 4pm The Fishing Show Classics PG 3 Fishing action from around New Zealand and the world. 0 4:30 Chris Humfrey’s Animal Instinct 0 5pm Millionaire Hot Seat 0 6pm Newshub Live At 6pm 7pm Bondi Rescue 3 A friendly game of soccer turns into a drowning hazard. 0 7:30 The Block Australia PG Shelley and Scotty visit the contestants and check the progress of their trendsetting kitchens. 0 8:40 M Dirty Dancing PG 3 1987 Drama Romance. While spending the summer in a holiday camp with her family, a privileged teenager falls in love with the camp’s dancing teacher. Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey. 0 10:45 SVU 16 3 0 11:40 Fresh Off The Boat PG 3 12:05 Infomercials 3

6am Top Wing 3 0 6:25 Double Dare 3 0 6:50 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 0 7:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 7:40 Ben 10 – Omniverse 3 0 8:05 Teen Titans 8:30 Justice League – Unlimited PGVC 0 9am Kids Say The Darndest Things 3 0 10am The Doctors PGC 11am Hot Bench PGL 11:30 The Great Escapers 3 12:30 Penn And Teller – Fool Us PG 3 0 1:30 Married… With Children PG 3 2pm The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3 3:30 Jeopardy 3 4pm American Pickers PGC 5pm Frasier 3 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm American Restoration 3 0 6:30 Shipping Wars PG 0 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 Beecham House M John Beecham, a former soldier, is determined to start a new life in a grand house, but with him is his son of mixed parentage who must be kept hidden. 0 8:30 Anthems – New Zealand’s Iconic Hits MLC 3 0 9:30 Rolling Stone – Stories From The Edge MC 3 0 10:30 Pacific Brothers And Sisters 11:40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG Thursday 12:40 QI M 3 1:15 Closedown

6am The Great Interior Design Challenge 7am Choccywoccydoodah Starstruck. 8am Inside The Vets 9am Escape To The Chateau – DIY 10am My Floating Home 10:30 Mysteries At The Museum PGC 11:30 Salvage Hunters 12:30 George Clarke’s Old House New Home 1:30 Restoration Home 2:30 Property Brothers – Forever Home 3:30 Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle 4:30 Nigellissima – An Italian Inspired Christmas 5:30 Mysteries At The Museum PGC 6:30 Salvage Hunters 7:30 Forged In Fire PGC 8:30 10 Mistakes That Sank The Titanic Documentary following the Titanic’s journey from construction to catastrophe, charting 10 key mistakes that caused the naval disaster. 9:30 American Pickers 10:30 Salvage Hunters 11:30 Mysteries At The Museum PGC

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6am Infomercials 3 10am Judge Jerry 3 10:30 How To Look Good Naked – UK PG 3 11:30 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 12:30 The People’s Court 3 1:30 The Real Housewives Of Orange County PG 3 2:30 Vanderpump Rules PG 3 3:30 Hoarders PG 3 4:30 David Tutera – Unveiled 3 5:30 Keeping Up With The Kardashians PG 3 Khloe invites her former boyfriend to True’s first birthday party, but an uncomfortable confrontation in front of family and friends leaves her questioning her decision. 6:30 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 7:30 Hoarders PG Althia is facing heavy fines for multiple vehicles, building materials and a 20-metre semi-trailer on her residential property. 8:30 Reported Missing M 9:45 One Born Every Minute UK M 10:45 Snapped PG 3 11:45 Accident, Suicide Or Murder M 3 12:35 Infomercials 3

6am Jeopardy! 6:25 Wheel Of Fortune 6:45 The Simpsons PG 7:10 Storage Wars PGL 7:35 Storage Wars PGL 8am Border Security – Australia’s Frontline PGC 8:25 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away MVL 9:15 Pawn Stars PG 9:40 NCIS – LA MV 10:25 SVU MV 11:10 Storage Wars PGL 11:35 Storage Wars PGL Noon Jeopardy! 12:25 Wheel Of Fortune 12:50 Extreme Salvage Squad ML 1:40 Outback Truckers M 2:35 NCIS – LA MV 3:25 Storage Wars PGL 3:50 Storage Wars PGL 4:15 The Simpsons PG 4:40 Jeopardy! 5:05 Wheel Of Fortune 5:30 Pawn Stars PG 6pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away MVL 7pm Border Security – Australia’s Frontline PGC 7:30 NCIS – LA MV 8:30 CSI MV 9:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 10:30 NCIS MV 11:20 NCIS

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6:05 Queen And Slim 16VLSC 2019 Drama. Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith. 8:15 Once Upon A Time In Hollywood 16VLSC 2019 Comedy. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt. 10:56 Bombshell MLSC 2019 Drama. 12:48 The Night Clerk 16VLSC 2020 Drama. 2:22 A Score To Settle 16VLSC 2019 Action. 4:09 Long Shot MLS 2019 Comedy. 6:17 John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum 16VL 2019 Action. Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry. 8:30 The Way Back MLS 2020 Drama. A highschool basketball star who walked away from the game, reluctantly accepts a coaching job at his old school years later. Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal. 10:20 Richard Jewell MVLS 2019 Drama. A security guard saves thousands of lives from an exploding bomb but is vilified by the press who falsely report that he is a terrorist. Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell. Thursday 12:30 The Peanut Butter Falcon MVL 2019 Adventure. 2:05 The Night Clerk 16VLSC 2020 Drama. 3:35 A Score To Settle 16VLSC 2019 Action. 5:20 Long Shot MLS 2019 Comedy.

6:30 Going The Distance 16LS 2010 Comedy. Drew Barrymore, Justin Long. 8:20 The Vow PGLS 2012 Romance. 10:10 Fool’s Gold MV 2007 Adventure. 12:10 Body Of Lies 16VL 2008 Action. 2:20 Speed Racer PGV 2008 Action. 4:40 It’s Complicated MC 2009 Romantic Comedy. 6:40 The Informant ML 2009 Comedy Drama. Matt Damon, Tony Hale, Patton Oswalt. 8:30 A Walk Among The Tombstones 16VLS 2013 Thriller. A former police officer working as a private investigator reluctantly agrees to help a heroin trafficker find the men who murdered his wife. Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens. 10:25 Are We Officially Dating? 16LS 2014 Romantic Comedy. Casual flings turn serious for three bachelor buddies whose once-simple love lives start getting complicated. Zac Efron, Michael B Jordan.

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12:30 Nigellissima – An Italian Inspired Christmas 1:30 My Floating Home 2am Stars In Their Cars 2:30 Celebrity Motor Homes 3am Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle 4am American Pickers 5am Mysteries At The Museum PGC

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7am Blues’ Best 2020 (RPL) Hurricanes v Blues. 9am Blues’ Best 2020 (RPL) Blues v Lions. 11am Blues’ Best 2020 (RPL) Blues v Hurricanes. 1pm Blues’ Best 2020 (RPL) Chiefs v Blues. 3pm Blues’ Best 2020 (RPL) Blues v Highlanders. 5pm Blues’ Best 2020 (RPL) Blues v Chiefs. From Auckland. 7pm New Zealand Rugby Awards 2020 (HLS) 8pm Pacific Brothers 8:30 Super Rugby Aotearoa (HLS) 25 Best Tries. A collection of the best ever tries scored by New Zealand teams. 9pm The Conversation Chiefs Coach, Clayton McMillan. 9:30 Blues’ Best 2020 (RPL) Highlanders v Blues. From Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. 11:30 Crusaders’ Best 2020 (RPL) Blues v Crusaders. From Eden Park, Auckland.

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1:30 Crusaders’ Best 2020 (RPL) Crusaders v Highlanders. 3:30 Crusaders’ Best 2020 (RPL) Crusaders v Reds. 5:30 Crusaders’ Best 2020 (RPL) Sunwolves v Crusaders.

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

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6:30 Pipi Ma 6:35 Takaro Tribe 3 6:50 Waiata Mai 3 7am Tamariki Haka 7:10 Potae Pai 3 7:20 ZooMoo 7:30 Cube 7:40 Huritua 7:50 Paia 8am Pukoro 2 8:30 Pukana 3 2 9am Life Of Kai 3 9:30 Opaki 3 10am Sidewalk Karaoke 3 10:30 Whanau Living 3 11am Taringa 3 Noon Billy T James PG 3 12:30 He Aha To Say 3 1pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 1:30 Ako 3 2 2pm Toku Reo 3 2 3pm Korero Mai 3 3:30 Pukuhohe 3 4pm Fresh PG 3 4:30 Miharo 2 5pm Pipi Ma 5:10 Takaro Tribe 3 5:20 Waiata Mai 5:30 Tamariki Haka 5:40 Potae Pai 3 5:50 ZooMoo 6pm Cube 6:10 Huritua 6:20 Paia 6:30 Nga Tangata Taumata Rau Te Waipounamu 3 7:30 Easy Eats 3 8pm The Casketeers 3 8:30 F The New Zealanders From the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South, series that visits the nooks and crannies of Aotearoa, giving an insight into the lives of the country’s diverse people. 9:30 Toku Whare Kohanga Reo 3 10pm Ka Pai Living PGL 10:30 Senior Kapa Haka Regionals Exclusive coverage from the Mataatua Senior Kapa Haka Regionals 2020 at the Ohui Domain, Opotiki. 11pm Nga Whetu O Te Kohu 3 11:30 Closedown

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6:10 EastEnders PG 6:40 The Jonathan Ross Show PG 7:30 The Bill MVC 8:20 A Touch Of Frost MC 10:05 Death In Paradise PG 11:05 Doc Martin MC 11:55 Midsomer Murders M 1:35 The Bill MVC 2:30 Top Of The Lake – China Girl 16LSC 3:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown M 4:30 The Jonathan Ross Show PG 5:25 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 6:30 QI M 7pm EastEnders PG 7:30 QI M 8pm Would I Lie To You? PG Comedy panel show where contestants bluff about their secrets with guests Miranda Hart, Clive Anderson, Claudia Winkleman and Jason Manford. 8:30 Call The Midwife PG 10:15 Holby City MC 11:20 Keeping Up Appearances PG 11:50 Midsomer Murders M Thursday 1:25 QI M 1:55 QI PG 2:25 Would I Lie To You? PG 3am Who Do You Think You Are? PG 4am Call The Midwife PG 5:30 Doc Martin M 23Dec20

6:35 Fast N’ Loud PG 7:30 What On Earth? PG The Minotaur’s Lair. 8:20 Expedition Unknown PG Secrets of Brother XII. 9:10 Mission Declassified PG Decoding America’s UFO Secrets. 10am How Do They Do It? PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 How It’s Made PG 11:15 How It’s Made PG 11:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 12:30 Swamp Murders M Rocky Waters. 1:20 The 1990s – The Deadliest Decade MVLSC A Dangerous Man. 2:10 Top Gear PG 3pm Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG 4:45 Fast N’ Loud PG 5:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 6:35 Homestead Rescue PG 7:30 Homestead Rescue PG 8:30 Building Off The Grid PG 9:25 Barnwood Builders PG 10:15 Moonshiners MC 11:05 Naked And Afraid MLC 11:55 How It’s Made PG Thursday 12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 Car Crash Global Caught On Camera PG 1:35 Gold Rush PG 2:25 Moonshiners – Whiskey Business MLC 3:15 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 4:05 What On Earth? PG 4:55 Naked And Afraid MLC 5:45 Gold Rush PG

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Four Holidays, at 9:05pm

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Secret Life Of The Hospital, at 7:30pm

Surviving Christmas, at 7:30pm

6am Fantasy Homes By The Sea 3 0 7am John And Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen 0 8am Paddington Station PG 0 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show PG 0 10am L Cricket – Women’s Super Smash Wellington Blaze v Auckland Hearts. From the Basin Reserve, Wellington. 0 1pm Te Karere 2 1:30 L Cricket – Men’s Super Smash Wellington Firebirds v Auckland Aces. From the Basin Reserve in Wellington. 0 5pm The Chase 3 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm The Repair Shop At Christmas PG 0 8pm Christmas At The Plaza PG 0 9pm Coronation Street PG 0 10pm Corries Of Christmas Past MC Hosted by Sue Johnston, take a festive trip down memory lane to celebrate almost six decades of Christmas on Coronation Street. 0 11:05 The Late Cut Cricket Show 16C 11:30 Dolly And Friends – 50 Years At The Opry 3 0 Christmas Day 12:55 Te Karere 3 2 1:20 Inside Oxford Street 0 2:10 M The Man From Snowy River PG 3 1982 Adventure Romance. Kirk Douglas, Tom Burlinson, Terence Donovan. 0 3:50 The Man From Snowy River 2 PG 3 0 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

6:30 Rescue Bots Academy 3 0 6:50 Peppa Pig 0 6:55 Masha’s Spooky Stories 0 7am New Looney Tunes 0 7:25 M James And The Giant Peach 1996 Animated. 0 8:45 Powerpuff Girls 3 8:55 Infomercials 9:25 8 Simple Rules 3 0 9:50 Neighbours PG 3 0 10:20 Murphy Brown 0 10:50 Dress To Impress 0 11:50 M Every Christmas Has A Story 2016 Romantic Comedy. 0 1:30 8 Simple Rules 3 2pm Home And Away PG 3 0 3pm F American Housewife PG 3 0 3:30 Bluey 3 0 3:35 Power Rangers Ninja Steel PG 0 4pm Brain Busters 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6pm Neighbours 0 7pm M Home Alone PG 3 1990 Comedy. Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern. 0 9:05 M Four Holidays MS 2008 Comedy. When a couple try to avoid spending time with their divorced parents during Christmas, they are caught out and must expect the worst. Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon. 10:50 M National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation M 1989 Comedy. Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Juliette Lewis. 0 Christmas Day 12:30 2 Broke Girls PGS 3 0 1:15 The Middle 3 0 3:30 American Housewife PG 3 0 4:15 8 Simple Rules 3 0 5am The Mayor PG 3 0 5:25 Bizaardvark 0 5:45 Bluey 0 5:55 Peppa Pig

7am America’s Got Talent 3 0 9am Millionaire Hot Seat 3 0 9:55 Infomercials 3 11:20 Face The Truth PG 3 11:50 Zombie House Flipping 12:50 M A Snow Globe Christmas PG 3 2013 Family. A cynical TV executive looks at the perfect town inside a Christmas globe and is magically transported to it, to discover it is not all just a fantasy. 0 2:45 Bondi Vet 0 3:45 The Fishing Show Classics PG 3 0 4:15 M Snowtime! PG 3 2015 Animated Comedy. 0 6pm Newshub Live At 6pm 7pm Bondi Rescue 3 0 7:30 Christmas Cannonball 0 8:30 The Graham Norton Show M 0 9:30 Christmas At The Apollo 16 0 10:30 Blue Bloods M 0 11:25 Fresh Off The Boat PG 3 11:55 M Holiday Spin PG 3 2011 Drama. The owner of a failing dance studio pins his hopes for survival on winning an annual contest, while his estranged son takes an interest in a dance prodigy. 0 Christmas Day 1:25 M The Santa Con PG 3 2014 Comedy. 2:55 M Twelve Trees Of Christmas PG 3 2013 Romance. 4:25 M The Christmas Consultant PG 3 2012 Comedy.

6am Top Wing 3 0 6:25 Double Dare 3 0 6:50 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 0 7:40 Ben 10 – Omniverse 3 0 8:05 Teen Titans 8:30 Justice League – Unlimited PGVC 0 9am Kids Say The Darndest Things 3 0 10am The Doctors PGC 3 11am Hot Bench PGC 11:30 The Great Escapers 3 12:30 Penn And Teller – Fool Us PG 3 0 1:30 Married… With Children PG 3 2pm The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3 3:30 Jeopardy 3 4pm American Pickers PGC 5pm Frasier 3 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm ISPS Handa Premiership Highlights Show 6:30 Shipping Wars PG 0 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 Secret Life Of The Hospital PGC 3 A look into the vast network of people and processes that keep a busy hospital ticking. 0 8:30 The Sounds MVLC Maggie gets more devastating news about the man she thought she knew; Jack makes a heart-breaking discovery in the bush; Esther makes a monumental connection. 0 9:30 Evil MVSC 0 10:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG 11:30 QI PG 3

6am The Great Interior Design Challenge 7am Nigellissima – An Italian Inspired Christmas 8am Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle 9am Escape To The Chateau – DIY 10am My Floating Home 10:30 Mysteries At The Museum PGC 11:30 Salvage Hunters 12:30 Forged In Fire PGC 1:30 10 Mistakes That Sank The Titanic 2:30 American Pickers 3:30 Africa’s Underwater Wonders 4:30 Jamie And Jimmy’s Festive Feast 5:30 Mysteries At The Museum PGC 6:30 Salvage Hunters 7:30 M Surviving Christmas MCLS 2004 Comedy. A wealthy but lonely executive pays a blue-collar family to pretend to be his relatives so he can relive a childhood Christmas. Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini, Christina Applegate. 9:30 Project Impossible 10:30 Salvage Hunters 11:30 Mysteries At The Museum PGC

BRAVO 6am Infomercials 3 10am Bethenny & Fredrik PG 3 10:30 How To Look Good Naked – UK PG 3 11:30 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 12:30 The People’s Court 3 1:30 The Real Housewives Of Orange County 3 2:30 Vanderpump Rules 3 3:30 Hoarders PG 3 4:30 David Tutera – Unveiled 3 5:30 Keeping Up With The Kardashians PG 3 6:30 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 7:30 Tattoo Fixers Extreme 8:30 Below Deck M 9:30 The Real Housewives Of Orange County M 10:30 Snapped PG 3 11:30 Accident, Suicide Or Murder M 3

Christmas Day

12:25 M The First Wives Club PG 3 1996 Comedy. Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton. 2:10 M The Five-Year Engagement 16 3 2012 Comedy Romance. Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Chris Pratt. 4:25 David Tutera – Unveiled 3

SKY 5 6am Jeopardy! 6:20 Wheel Of Fortune 6:40 The Simpsons PG 7:05 The Hunters Club M 8am Border Security – Australia’s Frontline PGC 8:25 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away MVL 9:15 Pawn Stars PG 9:40 NCIS – LA MV 10:25 SVU MV 11:10 The Hunters Club M 12:05 Jeopardy! 12:25 Wheel Of Fortune 12:50 CSI MV 1:40 Criminal Minds 16VS 2:30 NCIS – LA MV 3:20 The Hunters Club M 4:20 The Simpsons PG 4:45 Jeopardy! 5:10 Wheel Of Fortune 5:35 Pawn Stars PG 6pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away MVL 7pm Border Security – Australia’s Frontline PGC 7:30 NCIS – LA MV 8:30 NCIS – New Orleans MV 9:30 Hawaii Five-0 MV 10:30 NCIS MV 11:20 NCIS MV Christmas Day 12:05 The Hunters Club M 1am Wheel Of Fortune 1:25 Jeopardy! 1:45 Border Security – Australia’s Frontline PGC 2:10 Hawaii Five-0 MV 2:55 NCIS – New Orleans MV 3:40 SVU MV 4:25 Pawn Stars PG 4:50 NCIS – LA MV 5:35 The Simpsons PG

Christmas Day

12:05 Closedown 5:30 Go Further South 3

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREAtS

7:25 John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum 16VL 2019 Action. Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry. 9:35 The Way Back MLS 2020 Drama. 11:25 The Peanut Butter Falcon MVL 2019 Adventure. 1:05 10 Minutes Gone MVL 2019 Action. 2:40 Official Secrets 16VLSC 2019 Drama. 4:30 Shazam! MV 2019 Action. 6:40 The Art Of Racing In The Rain M 2019 Comedy. Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried. 8:30 Underwater MVLC 2020 Action. A crew of researchers must scramble to safety after an earthquake devastates their laboratory located at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel. 10:10 Booksmart 16LSC 2019 Comedy. After realising they should have worked less and played more, two overachieving high schoolers cram four years of fun into one night. Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein. 11:55 Knives Out ML 2019 Drama. Daniel Craig, Chris Evans. Christmas Day 2:05 Official Secrets 16VLSC 2019 Drama. 3:55 Elvis Goes There – Guillermo Del Toro MC 2019 Documentary. 4:49 Shazam! MV 2019 Action.

6:35 The Informant ML 2009 Comedy Drama. Matt Damon, Tony Hale, Patton Oswalt. 8:30 A Walk Among The Tombstones 16VLS 2013 Thriller. Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens. 10:30 Speed Racer PGV 2008 Action. Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox. 12:45 Remember Me MVLS 2010 Drama. Robert Pattinson, Emilie De Raven, Pierce Brosnan. 2:40 We Are Your Friends 16LSC 2015 Drama. Zac Efron, Emily Ratajkowski. 4:20 The Judge ML 2014 Drama. 6:40 Cop Out 16VLS 2010 Comedy. Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan. 8:30 Sahara MVL 2005 Action Adventure. An explorer and his sidekick go on a treasure hunt through some of the most dangerous regions of West Africa. Matthew McConaughey, Penelope Cruz, Steve Zahn. 10:40 The Island MVL 2005 Sci-fi Thriller. Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson.

Christmas Day

1:05 Remember Me MVLS 2010 Drama. 3am We Are Your Friends 16LSC 2015 Drama. 4:40 The Judge ML 2014 Drama.

Christmas Day

12:30 Jamie And Jimmy’s Festive Feast 1:30 My Floating Home 2am Stars In Their Cars 2:30 Celebrity Motor Homes 3am JFK Jr And Carolyn’s Wedding – The Lost Tapes 5am Mysteries At The Museum PGC

SKY SPORt 1 9:30 Crusaders’ Best 2020 (RPL) Hurricanes v Crusaders. From Sky Stadium, Wellington. 11:30 Crusaders’ Best 2020 (RPL) Crusaders v Chiefs. From Christchurch. 1:30 Crusaders’ Best 2020 (RPL) Highlanders v Crusaders. From Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. 3:30 Crusaders’ Best 2020 (RPL) Crusaders v Blues. From Christchurch. 5:30 Crusaders’ Best 2020 (RPL) Chiefs v Crusaders. From FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton. 7:30 Crusaders’ Best 2020 (RPL) Crusaders v Highlanders. From Christchurch. 9:30 Ignite7 (HLS) Final Day. 11pm Condor Sevens (HLS) Day One. From King’s College, Auckland.

Christmas Day

12:30 Condor Sevens (HLS) Day Two. From King’s College, Auckland. 2am World Schools 7’s (HLS) From Pakuranga Rugby Club in Auckland. 3:30 Ignite7 (HLS) Final Day. 5am First XV UC Final (HLS) Christchurch Boys’ High v St Andrew’s College. 5:30 First XV Auckland 1A Final (HLS) St Patrick’s College v Scots College.

6:30 Pipi Ma 6:35 Takaro Tribe 3 6:50 Waiata Mai 3 7am Tamariki Haka 7:10 Te Nutube 3 7:20 ZooMoo 7:30 Darwin And Newts 3 7:40 Purakau 3 7:50 Paia 3 8am Pukoro 3 2 8:30 Pukana 3 2 9am Life Of Kai 3 9:30 Opaki 3 10am Sidewalk Karaoke 3 10:30 Whanau Living 3 11am Taringa Noon The Ring Inz MLC 3 12:30 He Aha To Say 3 1pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 1:30 Ako 3 2 2pm Toku Reo 3 2 3pm Korero Mai 3 3:30 Pukuhohe 3 4pm Fresh PG 3 4:30 Wiki Ha 3 5pm Pipi Ma 3 5:05 Takaro Tribe 3 5:20 Waiata Mai 3 5:30 Tamariki Haka 3 5:40 Te Nutube 3 5:50 ZooMoo 3 6pm Darwin And Newts 3 6:10 Purakau 3 6:20 Paia 3 6:30 Reo Awhina 7pm M The Swan Princess Christmas 2012 Animated Adventure. 8:30 M Philomena MLS 2013 Drama. A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman’s search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent. Judi Dench, Steve Coogan. 10:10 Senior Kapa Haka Regionals Exclusive coverage from the Mataatua Senior Kapa Haka Regionals 2020 at the Ohui Domain, Opotiki. 10:40 Tauranga Moana Tauranga Tangata 3 11:30 Closedown

UKtV

DISCOVERY

6:15 EastEnders PG 6:40 The Jonathan Ross Show PG 7:30 The Bill MVC 8:20 A Touch Of Frost MC 10:05 Death In Paradise PG 11:05 Doc Martin MC 11:55 Midsomer Murders M 1:35 The Bill MVC 2:30 Top Of The Lake – China Girl 16VLS 3:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown MLS 4:30 The Jonathan Ross Show PG 5:25 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 6:30 QI M 7pm EastEnders PG 7:30 QI PG 8pm Would I Lie To You? M 8:30 The Graham Norton Show ML Graham is virtually joined by Katy Perry, Steve Carell, Dakota Johnson and Alan Carr. 9:15 The Jonathan Ross Show M 10:10 Fawlty Towers PG 10:50 A Confession MLC 11:40 Midsomer Murders M

Christmas Day

1:15 QI M 1:45 QI PG 2:15 Would I Lie To You? M 2:50 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 3:50 The Graham Norton Show ML 4:30 The Jonathan Ross Show M 5:20 Holby City MC 24Dec20

6:35 Fast N’ Loud PG All About the Bass. 7:30 What On Earth? PG Temple of Blood. 8:20 Homestead Rescue PG Quake Shattered. 9:10 Building Off The Grid PG 10am How Do They Do It? PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 How It’s Made PG 11:15 How It’s Made PG 11:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 12:30 Swamp Murders M 1:20 American Monster M 2:10 Top Gear PG 3pm Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG 4:45 Fast N’ Loud PG 5:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 6:35 Gold Rush – Parker’s Trail PG 7:30 Gold Rush – Parker’s Trail PG 8:30 Demolition Down Under PG 9:25 Outback Opal Hunters PG 10:15 Homestead Rescue PG 11:05 Naked And Afraid MVL 11:55 How It’s Made PG Christmas Day 12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 Car Crash Global Caught On Camera PG 1:35 Gold Rush PG 2:25 Moonshiners – Whiskey Business PG 3:15 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 4:05 What On Earth? PG 4:55 Naked And Afraid MVL 5:45 Gold Rush PG

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Friday, December 25, 2020 tVNZ 1

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Finding Your Feet, at 7pm

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2, at 8:55pm

The Shawshank Redemption, at 8:30pm

Secrets Of The Royal Servants, at 7:35pm

Brooklyn, at 7:30pm

6am Supershoppers 3 0 6:30 Extreme Cake Makers Christmas Special 3 0 7:20 Praise Be 3 8:20 World’s Most Scenic Balloon Journeys 0 10am The Secret World Of Toys At Christmas 3 0 10:50 Call The Midwife PG 3 0 12:25 Delta’s Christmas Celebration PG 0 1:10 Te Karere 2 1:35 M The Nativity Story PG 2006 Drama. Keisha Castle-Hughes, Oscar Isaac. 0 3:15 A Berry Royal Christmas PG 3 0 4:15 Doctor Who PGV (Part 1) 0 5:10 The Celebrity Chase 3 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 6:50 The Queen’s Christmas Message 0 7pm M Finding Your Feet PG 2017 Comedy. With retirement on the horizon, a woman’s life is changed when she discovers her husband is having an affair with her best friend. Joanna Lumley, Imelda Staunton. 0 8:45 Gordon, Gino And Fred’s Christmas Special 16L 0 9:35 Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special 16L 3 A Wonderful Mammy. 0 10:15 Miranda PG 3 0 11:15 The Queen’s Christmas Message 3 0 11:25 The War Of The Worlds M 3 (Mini-series) (Part 1) 0 Saturday 1am Te Karere 3 2 1:30 Infomercials

6am Thomas And Friends 0 6:10 Masha’s Spooky Stories 3 0 6:15 Masha And The Bear 3 0 6:25 Pj Masks Saves Christmas 3 0 6:45 My Little Pony Best Gift Ever Christmas 3 0 7:30 M The Star 2017 Animated Comedy. Voices of Steven Yeun, KeeganMichael Key, Aidy Bryant. 0 8:55 M Norm Of The North PG 2016 Animated Adventure. Voices of Rob Schneider, Heather Graham, Ken Jeong. 0 10:30 Regular Show 3 0 10:55 Murphy Brown 3 0 11:20 The Middle 3 0 11:45 M A Christmas Story PG 1983 Family Comedy. Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin. 0 1:15 M Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 2007 Comedy. Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman. 0 2:50 Masha And The Bear 3 0 3pm Bluey 3 0 3:05 Little Big Shots 0 3:50 M Jack Frost 1998 Family. 0 5:30 M A Sunburnt Christmas PG 2020 Drama. 0 7pm M Home Alone 2 – Lost In New York PG 1992 Family. Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O’Hara. 0 8:55 M Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2 MV 3 2017 Action. The intergalactic avengers must defend their family as secrets of Quill’s past come to light. Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana. 11:10 M Phenomenon PG 1996 Romantic Fantasy. John Travolta, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall. 0 Saturday 1:15 Infomercials 2:20 2 Overnight 4:25 The Middle 3 0 4:50 Neighbours 3 0 5:35 Disney Andi Mack 3 0

6am America’s Got Talent 3 0 7:30 A Christmas Feast With Peter Kuruvita 3 0 8:20 M Holiday Wishes PG 3 2006 Family. Amber Benson, Britt McKillip. 0 9:50 M Memories Of Christmas 2018 Drama. Christina Milian, Mark Taylor. 0 11:20 M A Snow White Christmas 2018 Drama. Michelle Randolph, Carolyn Hennesy, Liam McNeil. 0 12:45 M Spotlight Under The Mistletoe PG 2018 Romantic Drama. Hannah Barefoot, Evan Gamble, Valerie Jane Parker. 0 2:15 M The Truth About Christmas PG 2019 Romantic Drama. Kali Hawk, Damon Dayoub. 0 3:45 M Another Christmas Coincidence PG 2019 Romantic Drama. 0 5:10 Millionaire Hot Seat 0 6pm Newshub Live At 6pm 7pm M The Grinch PG 2018 Family Animated. Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones. 0 8:30 M The Shawshank Redemption 16 1994 Drama. A banker, wrongly imprisoned for murder, creates an innovative resolution to his predicament. Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman. 0 10:50 The Graham Norton Show 11:40 Fresh Off The Boat PG 3 12:10 Infomercials 3

5:30am Go Further South 3 An epic 12-hour journey from Bluff in New Zealand’s far south, across the subantarctic islands to Scott Base, Antarctica with fantastic wildlife and other-worldly landscapes to be seen. 5:30 Prime News 6pm American Restoration 3 0 6:25 Shipping Wars PG 7pm QI PG 3 7:35 Secrets Of The Royal Servants 3 From the Queen’s favourite treat to an embarrassing gaffe involving wine and Princess Margaret, find out what really goes on behind closed palace doors. 8:25 Princess Margaret – The Rebel Royal PG 3 A personal account of how Princess Margaret combined the rebellious force of modernity and respect for tradition, featuring archive and interviews with those who knew her well. 9:25 The Story Of The Royals PG 3 (Part 1) The mystique and history of the monarchy draws international interest with new royal babies and the introduction of Meghan Markle. 10:55 Raw PGV 11:45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG 12:35 Closedown

6am The Great Interior Design Challenge 6:50 Before And After 7:10 Inventions That Built Our World 7:55 Dancing On Icebergs 9:10 Turtle Beach 10am Escape To The Chateau – DIY 10:50 Breaking The Magician’s Code – Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed PGC 11:40 Jamie And Jimmy’s Festive Feast 12:30 Adele – Live In London 1:40 Breaking The Magician’s Code – Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed PGC 2:30 Elton John Music Man PGC 3:30 Choccywoccydoodah Starstruck. 4:15 World’s Most Luxurious 5pm Travel Man – 96 Hours In Jordan 5:50 Salvage Hunters 6:40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 7:30 M Brooklyn MCL 2015 Drama. An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, but soon she must choose between two countries. Saoirse Ronan. 9:30 Escape To The Chateau 10:20 Big Ben – Countdown To New Year 11:10 Escape To The Chateau – DIY Saturday Midnight Brooklyn MCL 2am Stars In Their Cars 2:30 Celebrity Motor Homes 3am World’s Most Luxurious 4am Escape To The Chateau 5am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

BRAVO 6am Million Dollar Listing NY 3 6:50 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 7:40 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 8:30 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 9:20 The People’s Court 3 11am Bethenny & Fredrik PG 3 11:25 How To Look Good Naked – UK PG 3 12:20 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 1:10 The People’s Court 3 2pm The Real Housewives Of Orange County PG 3 2:50 Vanderpump Rules 3 4:15 Hoarders PG 3 5:05 David Tutera – Unveiled 3 5:55 Keeping Up With The Kardashians PG 3 6:50 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 7:40 M Wimbledon M 3 2004 Romantic Comedy. A long-shot tennis player finds success when he begins a whirlwind romance with the golden girl of Wimbledon. Kirsten Dunst, Paul Bettany, Sam Neill. 9:35 Cults & Extreme Belief M3 10:25 Snapped PG 3 11:15 Accident, Suicide Or Murder M 3 12:10 Infomercials 3

SKY 5 6am Jeopardy! 6:20 Wheel Of Fortune 6:40 The Simpsons PG 7:05 The Hunters Club M 8am Border Security – Australia’s Frontline PGC 8:25 Ice Road Truckers PG 9:25 Highway Thru Hell PG 10:25 SVU MV 11:10 The Hunters Club M 12:05 Jeopardy! 12:25 Wheel Of Fortune 12:50 NCIS – New Orleans MV 1:40 Hawaii Five-0 MV 2:30 Pawn Stars PG 2:55 Pawn Stars PG 3:20 The Hunters Club M 4:20 The Simpsons PG 4:45 Jeopardy! 5:10 Wheel Of Fortune 5:35 Pawn Stars PG 6pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away MVL 7pm Border Security – Australia’s Frontline PGC 7:30 Ice Road Truckers PG 8:30 Highway Thru Hell PG 9:30 Pawn Stars PG 10pm Pawn Stars PG 10:30 NCIS MV 11:20 NCIS MV

Saturday 12:05 The Hunters Club M 1am Wheel Of Fortune 1:25 Jeopardy! 1:45 Border Security – Australia’s Frontline PGC 2:10 Highway Thru Hell PG 2:55 Pawn Stars PG 3:20 Pawn Stars PG 3:40 SVU MV 4:25 Pawn Stars PG 4:50 Highway Thru Hell PG 5:35 The Simpsons PG

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREAtS

6:56 The Art Of Racing In The Rain M 2019 Comedy. 8:43 Booksmart 16LSC 2019 Comedy. 10:24 Knives Out ML 2019 Drama. 12:34 Godzilla II – King Of The Monsters MVL 2019 Action. 2:44 Berlin, I Love You MLS 2019 Romance. 4:40 Gemini Man MVL 2019 Action. 6:35 I Still Believe PGC 2020 Drama. KJ Apa, Britt Robertson. 8:30 The Call Of The Wild PGV 2020 Adventure. A sled dog’s life gets turned upside down when he is uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the wilds of the Yukon. Harrison Ford, Omar Sy. 10:10 Rocketman MLSC 2019 Musical. A musical celebration set to Elton John’s most loved songs, revealing how a shy, small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in rock and roll. Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell.

7:05 Cop Out 16VLS 2010 Comedy. Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan. 9am Sahara MVL 2005 Action Adventure. Matthew McConaughey, Penelope Cruz, Steve Zahn. 11:15 Chef ML 2014 Comedy Drama. Robert Downey jr, Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara. 1:15 Love, Rosie MLS 2014 Romantic Comedy. Lily Collins, Sam Claflin. 3pm The Aviator PGC 2004 Biography. Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Jude Law. 5:50 Prisoners 16VL 2013 Crime. Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal. 8:30 The Magnificent Seven MV 2016 Action Western. Seven mercenaries are hired by a small town to protect the townsfolk from exploitation by an industrialist. Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke. 10:45 I Give It A Year M 2013 Comedy. Rose Byrne, Rafe Spall. Saturday 12:25 Chef ML 2014 Comedy Drama. Robert Downey jr, Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara. 2:25 Love, Rosie MLS 2014 Romantic Comedy. Lily Collins, Sam Claflin. 4:10 The Aviator PGC 2004 Biography.

Saturday

12:10 Welcome To Acapulco 16VLC 2019 Action. 1:40 Godzilla II – King Of The Monsters MVL 2019 Action. 3:54 Berlin, I Love You MLS 2019 Romance. 5:55 Gemini Man MVL 2019 Action.

SKY SPORt 1 6am First XV Super 8 Final (HLS) Hamilton Boys’ High v Rotorua Boys’ High. 6:30 Sir Michael Jones Cup (HLS) From Waitemata Rugby Football Club, Henderson, Auckland. 8:30 NZ Barbarians U85 Club Cup Final (RPL) Eden Lizards v University Squids. 10:30 Mitre 10 Cup – Championship Final (RPL) Hawke’s Bay v Northland. 12:45 Mitre 10 Cup – Premiership Final (HLS) Auckland v Tasman. 3:15 Farah Palmer Cup Final (RPL) Canterbury v Waikato. 5:30 Super Rugby Aotearoa (RPL) Crusaders v Highlanders. From Christchurch. 7:30 Tri-Nations (RPL) Australia v All Blacks. From ANZ Stadium, Sydney. 9:30 Black Ferns v NZ Barbarians (RPL) Game Two. From Trafalgar Park, Nelson. 11:30 Tri-Nations (RPL) Argentina v All Blacks. From McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.

Saturday

1:30 Maori All Blacks v Moana Pasifika (RPL) 3:30 Pacific Brothers 4am Sir Michael Jones Cup (HLS)

6:30 Pipi Ma 6:35 Takaro Tribe 3 6:50 Waiata Mai 3 7am Tamariki Haka 3 7:10 Potae Pai 3 7:20 ZooMoo 3 7:30 Cube 3 7:40 Huritua 3 7:50 Paia 3 8am Pukoro 3 2 8:30 Pukana 3 2 9am Life Of Kai 3 9:30 Opaki 3 10am Sidewalk Karaoke 3 10:30 Whanau Living 3 11am Huia Rau Noon The Ring Inz MLC 3 12:30 He Aha To Say 1pm M Blizzard 2003 Family. Christian Barcena, Amy Forsyth, James Hare. 2:30 Toku Reo 3 2 3pm Korero Mai 3 3:30 Pukuhohe 3 4pm Fresh PG 3 4:30 Swagger 3 5pm Pipi Ma 3 5:05 Takaro Tribe 3 5:20 Waiata Mai 3 5:30 Tamariki Haka 3 5:40 Potae Pai 3 5:50 ZooMoo 3 6pm Cube 3 6:10 Huritua 3 6:20 Paia 3 6:30 Tangaroa With Pio 3 7pm M The Road To Eldorado 2000 Family. Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, Rosie Perez. 8:30 M Scrooged PGC 1988 Comedy. A selfish, cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve. Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe. 10:20 Ki Tua 3 Podcast where te reo movement leaders and ground-level influencers discuss current events and important issues, and formative moments in their lives. 10:50 Closedown

UKtV 6:20 QI PG 6:50 EastEnders PG 7:15 The Jonathan Ross Show PG 8:05 The Bill MVC 8:55 A Touch Of Frost MVC 10:40 Death In Paradise PG 11:40 Doc Martin MC 12:30 Midsomer Murders M 2:05 The Bill MVC 2:55 Top Of The Lake – China Girl 16LSC 3:55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown MLS 4:45 The Jonathan Ross Show MLS 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 6:30 QI M 7pm Queen’s Christmas Message 2020 PG 7:10 Call The Midwife PG 8:40 Mrs Brown’s Boys MLS Buster installs a new Christmas tree with a very unusual feature. 9:20 Mrs Brown’s Boys MLS 10pm Mrs Brown’s Boys M 10:30 Mrs Brown’s Boys M 11pm Mrs Brown’s Boys M 11:30 Mrs Brown’s Boys MLS

Saturday

Midnight Mrs Brown’s Boys M 12:30 Mrs Brown’s Boys MLS 1am 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown M 1:45 Call The Midwife PG 3am QI PG 3:30 Insert Name Here MLS 4am Midsomer Murders MVC 5:30 QI MLSC 25Dec20

DISCOVERY 6:35 Fast N’ Loud PG Bad Bass. 7:30 What On Earth? PG North Korea’s Forbidden Islands. 8:20 Gold Rush – Parker’s Trail PG Trial by Fire. 9:10 Demolition Down Under PG 10am How Do They Do It? PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 How It’s Made PG 11:15 How It’s Made PG 11:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 12:30 Swamp Murders M Oasis of Death. 1:20 American Monster M Shooting Phoenix. 2:10 Top Gear PG 3pm Aussie Gold Hunters PG 3:50 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 4:45 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 5:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 6:35 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 7:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Demolition Down Under PG 10:15 Expedition Unknown PG 11:05 Naked And Afraid MVL 11:55 How It’s Made PG

Saturday 12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 Car Crash Global Caught On Camera PG 1:35 Gold Rush PG 2:25 Moonshiners – Whiskey Business PG 3:15 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 4:05 What On Earth? PG 4:55 Naked And Afraid MVL 5:45 Gold Rush PG

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Saturday, December 26, 2020 tVNZ 1

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Red Dog, at 7:30pm

Police Academy, at 7:55pm

The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey, at 7pm

Mighty Machines, at 7pm

Go With Me, at 8:30pm

6am Te Karere 3 2 0 6:30 Country Calendar 3 0 7am Te Radar’s Chequered Past 3 0 7:30 Infomercials 0 8:30 Religious Programming 9am People On Bikes 3 0 9:30 Tagata Pasifika 10am Pacific Island Food Revolution 0 11am Cash Trapped 0 Noon Cowboy Builders PG 0 1pm The Living Room 0 2pm Impossible Builds 3 0 3pm Doctor Who PG (Part 2) 0 4:25 Jamie’s Quick And Easy Food 3 5pm The Chase 3 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm F Extreme Cake Makers 0 7:30 M Red Dog PG 2011 Comedy Drama. Based on the true story of the red dog that united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his lost master. Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor, Rohan Nichol. 0 8pm L Lotto The Lotto draw. 8:05 Red Dog Continued. 0 9:20 Dinner Date 0 10:20 The War Of The Worlds PG (Mini-series) (Part 2) 0 Sunday 12:05 David Attenborough’s Tasmania 3 0 1am Coronation Street Omnibus PG 3 0 3am Infomercials 5:30 Religious Programming

6am Thomas And Friends 0 6:10 The Wiggles’ World 3 0 6:20 Tinpo 3 0 6:30 PJ Masks 3 0 6:55 Love Monster 0 7am Zak Storm 3 0 7:25 The Amazing World Of Gumball 0 7:50 Dragon Ball Super PG 3 0 8:15 Bakugan – Battle Planet 3 0 8:35 Pokemon Journeys – The Series 0 9am Ninjago 0 9:15 Pickle And Peanut 3 0 9:35 The Simpsons 3 0 10:30 My Wife And Kids 3 0 11:25 Black-Ish 3 0 12:30 N The Bachelorette Clare Crawley embarks on a journey to find her soulmate. 0 4pm God Friended Me PG 0 5pm The Simpsons PGV 3 0 6pm M Home Alone 3 PG 3 1997 Comedy. Alex D Linz, Olek Krupa, Rya Kihlstedt. 0 7:55 M Police Academy M 3 1984 Comedy. A group of goodhearted but incompetent misfits enters the police academy. Steve Guttenburg, Kim Cattrall. 0 9:50 M Blade Runner MVL 3 1982 Sci-fi Thriller. A blade runner must terminate replicants who steal a ship in space and return to Earth to find their creator. Harrison Ford. 0

6am Charles Stanley 3 6:30 Infomercials 3 9:30 Better Homes And Gardens 11am Mexican Fiesta With Peter Kuruvita 3 11:30 Love At First Flight 0 12:35 Arranged 3 0 1:35 MasterChef UK 0 2:50 Unplugged Nation PG 0 3:45 Wild Lives 0 5pm Lego Masters USA 3 The teams are tasked with the challenge of building the ‘other half’ of a particular object. Who will impress the judges and who will be sent packing? 0 6pm Newshub Live At 6pm 7pm M The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey PG 2012 Adventure. The adventures of Bilbo Baggins, who is reluctantly swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom from the dragon Smaug. Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman. 0 10:20 M The Other Side Of The Door 16 3 2016 Horror. A portal opens between the living and the dead when a mother attempts to reconnect with her dead son. Sarah Wayne Callies, Jeremy Sisto, Sofia Rosinsky. 0

6am Top Wing 3 0 6:50 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 0 7:15 Danny Phantom 3 0 7:40 Ben 10 – Omniverse 3 0 8:05 Teen Titans 8:30 Batman – The Animated Series 0 9am Samurai Jack PGV 3 0 10am SmackDown PGV 3 11am Raw PGV 3 Noon Storage Wars PG 3 0 1pm Judge Judy PG 1:30 Which Car 3 0 2pm Whose Line Is It Anyway? PGC 3 0 3pm Hellfire Heroes PG 3 0 4pm Fish Of The Day 3 0 4:30 Hot Bench 3 5pm The Loggers PG 3 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm Ice Road Truckers PGL 0 7pm Mighty Machines PGL Machinery-mad journalists, Cobey Bartels and Harrison Hunkin travel the world in search of the biggest, craziest and most exciting machinery. 0 7:30 Elizabeth 3 In the 70s, the Queen faced both a hostile nation who questioned the royal family’s wealth and scandal within as Margaret divorced and Charles sought a bride. 0 8:30 Midsomer Murders MVC The Deddington’s thriving bee empire has put the village of Granville Norton on the map, but how far will they go to ensure they are never dethroned? 0 10:30 Bull M 3 0 11:25 NXT PGV 12:25 Closedown

6am Ultimate Sportsman’s Lodge 6:30 Discovering… Duran, Duran PGC 7:30 Turtle Beach 8:30 Travel Man – 96 Hours In Jordan 9:30 Escape To The Chateau 10:30 Big Ben – Countdown To New Year 11:30 Salvage Hunters 12:30 World’s Most Luxurious 1:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 2:30 Forged In Fire PGC 3:30 Hope For Wildlife 4:30 Hairy Bikers’ Chicken And Egg 5:30 Irish Pickers 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Yukon Gold PGL Bernie finds promising signs of gold, but struggles to start sluicing. 8:30 M Go With Me 16CLSV 2015 Action. A vengeful young woman recruits two men to help her track down a former cop who stalked and attacked her. Anthony Hopkins, Julia Stiles. 10:30 Hairy Bikers’ Chicken And Egg 11:30 Hope For Wildlife

BRAVO

Sunday

12:10 M Joe Dirt M 2001 Comedy. Christopher Walken, David Spade. 0 1:45 M Gulliver’s Travels PG 2010 Adventure Comedy. Jack Black, Jason Segel, Emily Blunt. 0 3:10 My Wife And Kids 3 5:05 2 Overnight 5:30 Religious Programming

SKY 5

6am Infomercials 3 10am Bethenny & Fredrik 3 10:30 Worst To First 3 11:30 Worst To First 3 12:30 David Tutera – Celebrations 3 1:25 David Tutera – Celebrations 3 2:25 M The First Wives Club PG 3 1996 Comedy. Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton. 4:30 Hoarders PG 3 5:30 Songland PG 3 6:30 Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles PG 3 7:30 Botched PG 3 8:30 Keeping Up With The Kardashians PG When Kris is at a sexual peak in her relationship, she feels guilty Khloe is going through a dry spell and tries to push her to date again. 9:30 Buried In The Backyard 16 3 10:30 Summer House M Kyle and Amanda turn the house into a petting zoo for Kyle’s frat-themed 37th birthday. 11:30 Snapped M 3 12:20 Infomercials 3 5am The Profit 3

Sunday

6am The Amazing Race PG 7am Ice Road Truckers PG 8am Pawn Stars PG 8:30 Lazy Boy Garage PG 8:55 The Simpsons PG 9:20 The Amazing Race PG 10:10 Highway Thru Hell PG 11:10 Pawn Stars PG 11:35 Pawn Stars PG Noon Salvation MV 1pm NXT PGV 2pm SmackDown MVC 4:05 Ax Men ML 4:50 The Force MC 5:40 Ice Road Truckers PG 6:35 Lazy Boy Garage PG 7pm The Simpsons PG 7:30 The Amazing Race PG Teams battle the heat while transporting shrimp baskets to a local fisherman. 8:30 Counting Cars PG Danny and his team build a custom bike for a disabled man. 9pm Ax Men ML 10pm Pawn Stars PG 10:30 The Amazing Race PG 11:20 The Force MC Sunday 12:20 Highway Thru Hell PG 1:20 The Simpsons PG 1:50 Pawn Stars PG 2:20 Counting Cars PG 2:50 Lazy Boy Garage PG 3:20 NXT PGV 4:05 Classic Pawn Stars PG 4:30 Ax Men ML 5:15 Chicago PD 16V

Sunday

12:20 Infomercials 3 5am Brian Houston @ Hillsong 3 5:30 Charles Stanley 3

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREAtS

7:53 I Still Believe PGC 2020 Drama. KJ Apa, Britt Robertson. 9:53 The Call Of The Wild PGV 2020 Adventure. Harrison Ford, Omar Sy. 11:36 Rocketman MLSC 2019 Musical. Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell. 1:40 Midway MVLC 2019 Action. Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson. 4pm Jay And Silent Bob Reboot 16LSC 2019 Comedy. Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith. 5:48 Once Upon A Time In Hollywood 16VLSC 2019 Comedy. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt. 8:30 Alita – Battle Angel MVLC 2019 Action. A cyborg is rescued from a scrapyard by a compassionate doctor and, unable to remember the past, she goes on a quest to discover who she is. Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz. 10:35 The Beach Bum 16VLSC 2019 Comedy. Matthew McConaughey, Isla Fisher. Sunday 12:07 Anna 16VLSC 2018 Action. Sasha Luss, Luke Evans. 2:02 Midway MVLC 2019 Action. Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson. 4:22 Jay And Silent Bob Reboot 16LSC 2019 Comedy. Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith.

7am Prisoners 16VL 2013 Crime. Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal. 9:40 The Magnificent Seven MV 2016 Action Western. Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke. 11:55 Chef ML 2014 Comedy Drama. Robert Downey jr, Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara. 1:55 Die Hard MVL 1988 Action. Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia. 4:10 Die Hard 2 MVL 1990 Action. Bruce Willis, Dennis Franz, Bonnie Bedelia. 6:20 Die Hard – With A Vengeance MVL 1995 Action. Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons. 8:30 Live Free Or Die Hard MVL 2007 Action. John McClane takes on an Internetbased terrorist organisation that is systematically shutting down the United States. Bruce Willis, Timothy Olyphant, Cliff Curtis. 10:40 A Good Day To Die Hard MVL 2013 Action. Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney. Sunday 12:15 Die Hard MVL 1988 Action. Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia. 2:22 Die Hard 2 MVL 1990 Action. Bruce Willis, Dennis Franz, Bonnie Bedelia. 4:22 Die Hard – With A Vengeance MVL 1995 Action. Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons.

Sunday

12:30 Irish Pickers 1:30 Ultimate Sportsman’s Lodge 2am Stars In Their Cars 2:30 Celebrity Motor Homes 3am M Go With Me 16CLSV 2015 Action. Anthony Hopkins, Julia Stiles. 5am Antiques Roadshow

SKY SPORt 1 6am Ignite7 (HLS) Final Day. 7:30 Condor Sevens (HLS) Day One. 9am Condor Sevens (HLS) Day Two. 10:30 World Schools 7’s (HLS) Noon Black Ferns v NZ Barbarians (RPL) Game Two. 2pm Tri-Nations (RPL) Australia v All Blacks. 4pm Tri-Nations (RPL) Argentina v All Blacks. From McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. 6pm Maori All Blacks v Moana Pasifika (RPL) From FMG Stadium, Waikato. 8pm North v South (RPL) From Sky Stadium in Wellington. 10pm Black Ferns – Possibles v Probables (RPL) From North Harbour Stadium. 11:55 World Schools 7’s (HLS)

Sunday

1:25 Charity Invitational (HLS) Blair Vining Invitational XV v NZ Parliamentary Team. 2:55 L Gallagher Premiership Bath Rugby v London Irish. From the Recreation Ground. 5am Black Ferns v NZ Barbarians (HLS) Game One. 5:25 L Gallagher Premiership Northampton v Worcester. From Franklin’s Gardens.

6:30 Waiata Mai Four puppet baby birds in Te Wao Nui O Tane have gathered in the forest to learn and play, and to sing waiata. 6:40 Kia Mau 3 6:50 Potae Pai 3 7am Darwin And Newts 7:10 Purakau 7:20 Pukoro 2 7:50 Polyfest Kapa Haka 8:20 Tamariki Haka 8:30 Pukana 3 2 9:30 Korero Mai 3 Noon F Waka Ama Sprint Nationals 1pm The Pits TV 3 2pm Poitukohu Nga Kura Tuarua 3 3pm Kai Safari 3 3:30 M The Road To El Dorado 2000 Animated. On their way to a fabled city of gold, two swindlers become lost at sea and are washed up on the shores of El Dorado. Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh. 5pm Korihi 3 A national quest to find Maori contemporary music composers able to create waiata that captures and reflects the impact of Covid-19, on whanau, hapu, iwi and communities across Aotearoa. 7pm M Bon Voyage Charlie Brown – (and Don’t Come Back!!) 1980 Family. Charlie Brown and his friends travel to Europe as exchange students. Voices of Scott Beach, Bill Melendez. 8:20 M Florence Foster Jenkins PGC 2016 Comedy. An avid patron of the arts, Florence Foster Jenkins attempts to become an opera star despite her terrible singing voice. Based on real events. Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant. 10:50 The Vietnam War M 11:50 Closedown

UKtV 6am 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown M 6:50 Insert Name Here M 7:20 Would I Lie To You? PG 7:50 QI PG 8:20 Keeping Up Appearances PG 8:50 The Vicar Of Dibley MVC 9:45 Call The Midwife PG 11:15 Midsomer Murders M 12:55 Father Brown PG 1:50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown MLS 2:40 The Graham Norton Show ML 3:35 The Jonathan Ross Show MLS 4:30 Grantchester MC 5:40 Hold The Sunset PG 6:15 QI MLSC 6:45 Would I Lie To You? PG 7:20 Call The Midwife PG 8:50 Midsomer Murders MVC DCI Barnaby and DS Nelson investigate the stabbing of a man during a ghost hunting party. 10:35 Father Brown PG 11:25 QI MLS 11:55 Who Do You Think You Are? Australia MLC Sunday 12:50 Who Do You Think You Are? Australia PG 1:45 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 2:50 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 3:50 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 4:50 Death In Paradise PG 5:50 Midsomer Murders M

26Dec20

DISCOVERY 6:35 How It’s Made PG 7am How It’s Made PG 7:30 Gold Rush – Parker’s Trail PG Trial by Fire. 8:20 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:10 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 10am Aussie Gold Hunters PG 10:50 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 11:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 12:30 Barnwood Builders PG Mountaineer Volunteers. 1:20 Building Off The Grid PG Maine Straw Bale Cabin. 2:10 Homestead Rescue PG Quake Shattered. 3pm Gold Rush – Parker’s Trail PG Trial by Fire. 3:50 What On Earth? PG 4:45 What On Earth? PG 5:40 What On Earth? PG 6:35 Demolition Down Under PG 7:30 Pool Kings PG 8pm Pool Kings PG 8:30 Man Caves PG 9pm Man Caves PG 9:25 Mission Declassified PG 10:15 The Day I Ran China PG 11:05 Expedition Unknown PG 11:55 How It’s Made PG Sunday 12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 Ed Stafford – First Man Out PG 1:35 Weather Gone Viral PG 2:25 What On Earth? PG 3:15 What On Earth? PG 4:05 What On Earth? PG 4:55 What On Earth? PG 5:45 What On Earth? PG

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Lion, at 7pm

Smallfoot, at 7pm

Hugo, at 1:10pm

Massive Engineering Mistakes, at 8:30pm

Killing Fields, at 9:30pm

6am Heathrow – Britain’s Busiest Airport 3 0 6:25 Biggest And Baddest PG 0 7:15 Tagata Pasifika 3 7:40 Praise Be 3 8:10 The Living Room 3 0 9am Attenborough’s Dynasties 3 0 10am Indigenous 100 PG 0 10:30 Waka Huia Summer Series 11am Attitude PG 3 0 11:30 Fair Go 3 0 11:55 Paramedics PG 3 0 12:55 Around The World By Train 3 0 1:55 Secret Scotland 0 2:55 Age Of Nature PG 0 4pm Chasing Monsters 0 5pm The Chase 3 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm M Lion PG 3 2016 Drama. A boy, lost on the streets of Calcutta, is adopted by a couple in Australia and, 25 years later, sets out to find his lost family. Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, Nicole Kidman. 0 9:20 Des 16L (Part 1) A grisly discovery alerts police to a serial killer. Police are shocked when a meek civil servant admits to killing multiple men without knowing why. 0 11:15 M Message In A Bottle PGS 3 1999 Romantic Drama. Kevin Costner, Robin Wright Penn, Paul Newman. 0 1:35 Infomercials

6am Blaze And The Monster Machines 3 0 6:20 Takaro Tribe 0 6:35 Ducktales 3 0 6:55 Powerpuff Girls 3 0 7:05 My Little Pony – Pony Life 0 7:30 Bunnicula 3 0 7:50 M Pokemon – The Power Of Us 2018 Animated. 0 9:25 M The Ant Bully 2006 Animated. Voices of Julia Roberts, Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep. 0 10:50 M Step PGC 2017 Documentary. 0 12:15 M Doc Hollywood PGL 1991 Romantic Comedy. Michael J Fox, Julie Warner. 0 2:15 M Batman PGV 1989 Action Adventure. Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger. 0 4:50 Bob Hearts Abishola 0 5:20 F America’s Got Talent 0 7pm M Smallfoot 2018 Animated. A Yeti is convinced that the elusive creatures known as humans really do exist, and sets out to prove it. Voices of Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya. 0 8:40 M Geostorm M 3 2017 Action. When an unforeseen series of natural disasters occurs around the world, the world’s most powerful leaders must band together to help stabilise the climate. Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish. 0 10:50 M Deep Blue Sea 2 MVL 2018 Horror. Danielle Savre, Rob Mayes, Michael Beach. 0

6am Life TV 6:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV 7am Charles Stanley 8am Life TV 3 8:30 Turning Point 9am R&R With Eru And K’Lee 3 9:30 Better Homes And Gardens 10:45 The Ultimate Rush 11:15 Life At The Limits 0 12:10 Mega Pit Stops 1:10 M Hugo 3 2011 Family Drama. In 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a railway station becomes caught up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton. Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz. 0 3:45 Beasts In The City 3 0 4:55 The Fishing Show Classics PG 3 0 5:25 Fish Of The Day 3 0 6pm Newshub Live At 6pm 7pm The Block Australia PG The judges have a tough job deciding the winner of kitchen week. Which team will take home the $10,000 cash. 0 8:30 M Olympus Has Fallen M 2013 Action. When a terrorist kidnaps the American President and seizes the White House, a disgraced former presidential guard becomes the president’s only hope. Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman. 0 10:50 The Rookie M 3 0 11:45 Hawaii Five-0 M 3 0 12:40 Infomercials 3

6am Religious Programming 7am Nella The Princess Knight 3 0 7:30 Religious Programming 10am Golf – LPGA Tour (HLS) CME Group Tour Championship. 11am NXT PGV 3 Noon Traffic Cops PGVL 3 0 1pm Civilisations PGVC 3 0 2pm World’s Wildest Weather PGC 3 0 3pm Fishing Classics 3 0 4pm Call The Cleaners PGC 3 0 4:30 The Channel PG 3 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm The Great Escapers 3 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 Outback Opal Hunters PG 3 0 8:30 Massive Engineering Mistakes PGC 3 As America’s tallest dam threatens to crack, 180,000 people are forced to evacuate their homes; across the Atlantic, a Scottish bridge has an engineering fail so serious, commuters will not cross it. 9:30 MacGyver M Three months after quitting the Phoenix Foundation and moving to Nigeria, Mac hears that Jack has become the target of a murderous dictator. 0 10:30 SmackDown PGV 11:30 Ambulance 16C 3 0 12:40 Closedown

6am My Floating Home 6:30 Through The Bible With Les Feldick 7am Leading The Way 7:30 Key Of David 8am The Kindness Diaries 8:30 Phil Spencer’s 100 Homes 9:30 Road To Riches 10:30 Antiques Roadshow 11:30 Monty Don’s American Gardens 12:30 Hope For Wildlife 1:30 Irish Pickers 2:30 Yukon Gold PGL 3:30 Hope For Wildlife 4:30 Rick Stein’s Christmas Odyssey 5:30 New Zealand From Above 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Forged In Fire – Beat The Judges PGC Three previous champions return to the forge for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to square off against one of the judges. 8:30 People Magazine Investigates MCLSV 9:30 Killing Fields MCLSV Isolated places in America appear untouched, but underneath the surface, these beautiful landscapes reveal a much more sinister reality. 10:30 Antiques Roadshow 11:30 Forged In Fire – Beat The Judges PGC Monday 12:30 New Zealand From Above 1:30 My Floating Home 2am A Plastic Whale 3am People Magazine Investigates MCLSV 4am Killing Fields MCLSV 5am Monty Don’s American Gardens

BRAVO

Monday

12:35 Last Dad Standing 3 0 1am My Wife And Kids 3 4:05 2 Overnight 4:25 Religious Programming 4:55 Infomercials

SKY 5 6am Counting Cars PG 6:25 Mountain Men PG 7:10 Criminal Minds – Beyond Borders 16VS 7:55 NXT PGV 8:50 Mountain Men PG 9:35 Rooster And Butch PGC 10:25 Pawn Stars PG 10:55 Criminal Minds – Beyond Borders 16VS 11:45 Ax Men ML 12:40 Mountain Men PG 1:30 Counting Cars PG 2pm Raw MVC 4:45 NXT PGV 5:45 SmackDown MVC 7:30 Criminal Minds – Beyond Borders 16VS A 23-member American church group goes missing in Tanzania. Jack Garret and his International Response Team work alongside local authorities to identify the kidnappers. 9pm Border Security – Australia’s Frontline M 9:30 Guiltology MVC 10:30 Chicago PD 16V 11:25 Mountain Men PG

6am The Profit 3 6:45 The Profit 3 7:35 The Profit 3 8:20 The Profit 3 9:10 Flipping Out PG 3 10am Flipping Out PG 3 10:50 Botched PG 3 11:40 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta PG 3 12:30 Dress To Impress 3 1:30 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 2:25 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 3:20 Judge Jerry 3 3:45 Judge Jerry 3 4:10 Judge Jerry 3 4:35 Bethenny & Fredrik PG 3 5:05 The People’s Court 3 6pm Undercover Boss 3 7pm M Baby Mama ML 3 2008 Comedy. Tina Fey, Greg Kinnear, Amy Poehler, Sigourney Weaver. 9:10 M Thelma And Louise M 3 1991 Drama. Two women drive across America on a journey of selfdiscovery. Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Brad Pitt. 11:35 The Real Housewives Of Cheshire 12:30 Infomercials 3

Monday

12:15 SmackDown MVC 1:55 Chicago PD 16V 2:45 Criminal Minds – Beyond Borders 16VS 3:35 Mountain Men PG 4:25 Border Security M 5:10 Guiltology MVC

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREAtS

6:04 Once Upon A Time In Hollywood 16VLSC 2019 Comedy. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt. 8:41 Alita – Battle Angel MVLC 2019 Action. Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz. 10:41 Anna 16VLSC 2018 Action. Sasha Luss, Luke Evans. 12:40 A Dog’s Journey PGC 2019 Adventure. Kathryn Prescott, Dennis Quaid. 2:30 The Goldfinch MVL 2019 Drama. Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman. 4:55 Hustlers 16LSC 2019 Comedy. Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez. 6:45 The Way Back MLS 2020 Drama. Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal. 8:30 The Invisible Man 16VLC 2020 Horror. When Cecilia’s abusive former partner takes his life, she suspects his death was a hoax. After a series of eerie coincidences, Cecilia’s sanity begins to unravel. Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge. 10:35 Late Night MLS 2019 Comedy. Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling. Monday 12:15 Queen And Slim 16VLSC 2019 Drama. Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie TurnerSmith. 2:25 The Goldfinch MVL 2019 Drama. Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman. 4:50 Hustlers 16LSC 2019 Comedy. Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez.

6:25 Live Free Or Die Hard MVL 2007 Action. Bruce Willis, Timothy Olyphant, Cliff Curtis. 8:30 A Good Day To Die Hard MVL 2013 Action. Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney. 10:05 Die Hard 2 MVL 1990 Action. Bruce Willis, Dennis Franz, Bonnie Bedelia. 12:05 Fool’s Gold MV 2007 Adventure. 1:55 The Bucket List ML 2007 Comedy. 3:30 Gangs Of New York 16VLS 2002 Historical Drama. 6:15 Manchester By The Sea MVLC 2016 Drama. Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams. 8:30 Trouble With The Curve ML 2012 Drama. An expert but ageing baseball scout is joined by his daughter on his latest recruiting trip, where they reveal longhidden truths about their past. Justin Timberlake, Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams. 10:25 Going The Distance 16LS 2010 Comedy. A couple must maintain a long-distance relationship against the odds. Drew Barrymore, Justin Long. Monday 12:10 Fool’s Gold MV 2007 Adventure. 2am The Bucket List ML 2007 Comedy. 3:35 Gangs Of New York 16VLS 2002 Historical Drama.

SKY SPORt 1 7:30 Super Rugby Aotearoa (HLS) 25 Best Tries. 8am Charity Invitational (HLS) Blair Vining Invitational XV v NZ Parliamentary Team. 8:30 L Guinness Pro14 Munster v Leinster. From Thomond Park, Limerick. 10:35 Gallagher Premiership (RPL) Bath Rugby v London Irish. 12:35 Gallagher Premiership (RPL) Harlequins v Bristol. 2:35 Gallagher Premiership (RPL) Newcastle v Leicester. 4:35 Guinness Pro14 (RPL) Zebre v Benetton. 6:30 Charity Invitational (HLS) Blair Vining Invitational XV v NZ Parliamentary Team. 8pm Autumn Nations Cup Final (RPL) England v France. From Twickenham, London. 10pm Guinness Pro14 (RPL) Dragons v Cardiff. From Rodney Parade Newport.

Monday

Midnight Guinness Pro14 (RPL) Munster v Leinster. 1:55 L French Top 14 La Rochelle v Montpellier. From Stade Marcel-Deflandre, La Rochelle, France. 3:55 L Gallagher Premiership Sale Sharks v Wasps. From AJ Bell Stadium.

6:30 Waiata Mai 3 6:40 Kia Mau 6:50 Potae Pai 3 7am Darwin And Newts 3 7:10 Tamariki Haka 7:20 Pukoro 2 7:50 Polyfest Kapa Haka 8:20 F Tamariki Haka 3 8:30 Whanau Living 3 9:30 Hahana 3 10am Wehi Na Upload PGC 10:30 F Sidewalk Karaoke 3 11am Taringa 3 12:20 Loading Docs PG 3 12:30 Funny Whare – Gamesnight PG 3 1pm Touch Rugby – National Championships 3 2pm M Bon Voyage Charlie Brown – (and Don’t Come Back!!) PG 1980 Family. Voices of Scott Beach, Bill Melendez. 3:20 Loading Docs PG 3:30 Hangi Pit Masters 3 4pm Hangi Pit Masters 3 4:30 It’s In The Bag 5pm Te Ao Toa 3 6pm Waka Huia 6:30 He Aha To Say 3 7pm He Aha To Say 3 7:30 Croker Island Exodus 3 After the Second World War bombing of Darwin, 95 Aboriginal children and their missionary carers make a remarkable journey to safety. Seventy years on, the now-elderly travellers look back on their epic journey. 8:40 M Mandela – The Long Walk To Freedom MLV 2013 Biography. A chronicle of Nelson Mandela’s life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa. Idris Elba, Naomie Harris. 11:10 Te Matatini Ki Te Ao 11:40 Closedown

UKtV 7:25 Keeping Up Appearances PG 7:55 Holby City MC 8:55 EastEnders PG 9:20 EastEnders PG 9:50 EastEnders PG 10:15 EastEnders PG 10:45 Heartbeat M 11:35 The Jonathan Ross Show M 12:25 The Graham Norton Show ML 1:05 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown MLS 1:55 A Touch Of Frost MVS 3:20 Born To Kill 16 4:15 Death In Paradise MV 5:15 Heartbeat M 6:10 Would I Lie To You? M 6:45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown M 7:40 We Hunt Together MVLC Jackson and Lola find evidence that links the pair to the third victim. 8:30 Who Do You Think You Are? USA PG 9:15 A Touch Of Frost MVS 10:40 Born To Kill 16 11:35 We Hunt Together MVLC Monday 12:20 A Confession MLC 1:10 Who Do You Think You Are? USA PG 1:55 A Touch Of Frost MVS 3:10 Midsomer Murders M 4:50 Fawlty Towers PG 5:25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown MLS 27Dec20

DISCOVERY 6:35 How Do They Do It? PG 7am How Do They Do It? PG 7:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 8:20 Ed Stafford – First Man Out PG Ed Versus Josh James. 9:10 Mission Declassified PG 10am Barnwood Builders PG 10:50 Building Off The Grid PG 11:40 Homestead Rescue PG 12:30 Gold Rush – Parker’s Trail PG 1:20 Demolition Down Under PG 2:10 Outback Opal Hunters PG 3pm Outback Opal Hunters PG 3:50 Outback Opal Hunters PG 4:45 Outback Opal Hunters PG 5:40 Outback Opal Hunters PG 6:35 Outback Opal Hunters PG 7:30 Gold Rush – Parker’s Trail PG 8:30 Ed Stafford – First Man Out PG 9:25 Naked And Afraid MC 10:15 Demolition Down Under PG 11:05 Mission Declassified PG 11:55 How It’s Made PG Monday 12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 Expedition Unknown PG 1:35 Car Crash Global Caught On Camera PG 2:25 Naked And Afraid MLC 3:15 Naked And Afraid MLC 4:05 Naked And Afraid MLC 4:55 Naked And Afraid MVL 5:45 Naked And Afraid MVL

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TELEVISION 23

Monday, December 28, 2020 tVNZ 1

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The Apprentice UK, at 8:30pm

I, Tonya, at 9:30pm

The Da Vinci Code, at 8:35pm

Sherlock Holmes 2 – A Game Of Shadows, at 8:30pm

Chris Tarrant – Extreme Railway Journeys, at 9:30pm

6am Fantasy Homes By The Sea 3 0 7am John And Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen 3 0 7:55 Paddington Station PG 0 8:55 The Ellen DeGeneres Show PG 3 0 9:55 Tipping Point 3 11am The Chase 3 0 Noon Emmerdale PG 0 1pm Te Karere 2 1:30 Coronation Street PG 3 0 2:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show PG 3 0 3:30 Embarrassing Pets 0 4pm Tipping Point Lucky Stars 3 0 5pm The Chase 3 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm The Repair Shop PG 0 7:30 The Chase Christmas Special Bradley Walsh gives contestants the chance to win thousands of pounds for their chosen charity. 0 8:30 The Apprentice UK PG Candidates must create and market a brand new shoe. 0 9:45 Des ML (Part 2) As the trial approaches, Jay and Brian reflect on their involvement in the investigation and the impact they have had on Des. 0 10:45 Border Patrol PG 3 0 11:15 Prodigal Son 16 3 0

6:30 Rescue Bots Academy 3 0 6:50 Peppa Pig 3 0 6:55 Masha’s Spooky Stories 0 7am New Looney Tunes 3 0 7:25 M Lego Scooby Doo! – Haunted Hollywood PG 2016 Animated. Voices of Frank Welker, Matthew Lillard. 0 8:35 Dorothy And The Wizard Of Oz 0 9am Powerpuff Girls 3 0 9:10 Infomercials 9:40 8 Simple Rules PG 3 0 10:05 Neighbours 3 0 11:05 Dress To Impress 0 Noon M Barely Lethal PGVL 2015 Action. Hailee Steinfeld, Samuel L Jackson, Jamie King. 0 2pm The Middle 3 0 3pm American Housewife PG 3 0 3:30 Bluey 0 3:35 Power Rangers Ninja Steel PG 0 4pm Brain Busters 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 The Big Bang Theory PGS 3 0 6pm Neighbours 0 6:30 Ten 7 Summer PG 0 7pm Would I Lie To You? PG 7:35 M This Means War MV 2012 Action Comedy. Two CIA operatives compete against one another after discovering they are dating the same woman. Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy. 0 9:30 M I, Tonya 16L 2017 Drama. Based on the controversial events of American figure skater Tonya Harding, who dominated the ice as well as the headlines. Margot Robbie, Allison Janney. 0 11:45 Hell’s Kitchen 16L 3 0 Tuesday 12:40 Lethal Weapon MV 3 0 1:25 Snort Live 16LS 0 1:40 Infomercials 2:45 2 Overnight 4:40 The Middle 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

7am America’s Got Talent 3 0 9am Millionaire Hot Seat 0 10am Infomercials 3 11:35 Face The Truth PG 3 12:05 Zombie House Flipping PG 1:05 M Forever Christmas PG 2018 Romance. A workaholic TV producer starts working on a holiday-season show and she finds herself falling for her mysterious, unlikely new star. Chelsea Hobbs, Christopher Russell. 0 3:05 Bondi Vet 4pm The Fishing Show Classics PG 3 0 4:30 Chris Humfrey’s Animal Instinct 3 0 5pm Millionaire Hot Seat 0 6pm Newshub Live At 6pm 7pm Bondi Rescue 3 0 7:30 The Block Australia PG Will one team’s controversial decision take them out of contention of winning living and dining room week? 0 8:35 M The Da Vinci Code M 3 2006 Drama. A murder in the Louvre, and clues in paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for 2000 years. Tom Hanks, Audrey Tatou, Ian McKellen. 11:20 Magnum PI M 0

6am Top Wing 3 0 6:25 Double Dare 3 0 6:50 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 0 7:40 Ben 10 – Ultimate Alien 3 0 8:05 Teen Titans 8:30 Justice League – Unlimited PGV 3 0 9am Kids Say The Darndest Things PG 3 0 10am The Doctors PGC 3 11am Hot Bench PG 11:30 Storage Wars PG 3 0 12:30 Penn And Teller – Fool Us PG 3 0 1:30 Married… With Children PG 3 2pm The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3 3:30 Jeopardy 3 4pm American Pickers PGC 5pm Tagata Pasifika 5:30 Prime News 6pm American Restoration 3 0 6:30 Shipping Wars PG 0 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 American Pickers PGC Frank falls for a 1963 Corvette Stingray and he keeps raising his offer; Mike and Mefford kick off an ambitious restoration project. 8:30 M Sherlock Holmes 2 – A Game Of Shadows MVC 3 2011 Action. Sherlock Holmes and his colleague Dr Watson join forces to outwit their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty. Robert Downey jr, Jude Law. 0 11:05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG Tuesday 12:05 QI M 3 12:40 Closedown

6am The Great Interior Design Challenge 7am Phil Spencer’s 100 Homes 8am Hope For Wildlife 9am Collectors Candy 10am My Floating Home 10:30 Forged In Fire – Beat The Judges PGC 11:30 Antiques Roadshow 12:30 Hope For Wildlife 1:30 New Zealand From Above 2:30 Rick Stein’s Christmas Odyssey 3:30 Rise Of The Great White Shark 4:30 River Cottage – Veg Every Day 5:30 Mysteries At The Museum PGC 6:30 Salvage Hunters 7:30 Strip The City Explore the geological, architectural and technological foundations of the world’s largest cities. 8:30 Mediterranean With Simon Reeve 9:30 Chris Tarrant – Extreme Railway Journeys Chris searches for a legendary long distance railway that played a crucial role in Turkey’s history. 10:30 Salvage Hunters 11:30 Mysteries At The Museum PGC Tuesday 12:30 River Cottage – Veg Every Day 1:30 My Floating Home 2am Famous And Fighting MCL 3am Rise Of The Great White Shark 4am Mediterranean With Simon Reeve 5am Mysteries At The Museum PGC

Tuesday

12:05 Les Miserables MV 3 0 1:10 Te Karere 3 2 1:35 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

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6am Infomercials 3 10am Bethenny & Fredrik PG 3 10:30 How To Look Good Naked – UK 3 11:30 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 12:30 The People’s Court 3 1:30 The Real Housewives Of Orange County 3 2:30 Vanderpump Rules 3 3:30 Hoarders PG 3 4:30 David Tutera – Unveiled 3 5:30 Keeping Up With The Kardashians PG 3 6:30 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 7:30 Snapped M When a Texas lawyer and his wife are murdered in their sleep, Houston police team up with a private investigator to uncover a mastermind who proves that privilege can be deadly. 8:30 The Real Murders Of Orange County M 9:30 Buried In The Backyard M 10:30 Snapped PG 3 11:25 Accident, Suicide Or Murder M 3 12:35 Infomercials 3

6am Jeopardy! 6:20 Wheel Of Fortune 6:40 The Simpsons PG 7:05 The Hunters Club M 8am Border Security – Australia’s Frontline PG 8:25 Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords MVLC 9:15 Pawn Stars PG 9:40 NCIS – LA MV 10:25 SVU MV 11:10 The Hunters Club M 12:05 Jeopardy! 12:25 Wheel Of Fortune 12:50 Border Security – Australia’s Frontline M 1:40 Guiltology MVC 2:30 NCIS -LA MV 3:20 The Hunters Club M 4:20 The Simpsons PG 4:45 Jeopardy! 5:10 Wheel Of Fortune 5:35 Pawn Stars PG 6pm Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords MVLC 7pm Border Security – Australia’s Frontline PG 7:30 NCIS – LA MV 8:30 RBT MC 9pm Traffic Cops MVLC 10pm Border Security – Australia’s Frontline M 10:30 NCIS MV 11:20 NCIS MV Tuesday 12:05 The Hunters Club M 1am Wheel Of Fortune 1:20 Jeopardy! 1:40 Border Security – Australia’s Frontline PG 2:05 RBT MC 2:35 Traffic Cops MVLC 3:35 SVU MV 4:25 Pawn Stars PG 4:50 NCIS – LA MV 5:35 The Simpsons PG

Tuesday

12:15 Fresh Off The Boat PG 3 12:45 Infomercials 3

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREAtS

6:40 Elvis Goes There – Guillermo Del Toro MC 2019 Documentary. 7:34 The Invisible Man 16VLC 2020 Horror. Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge. 9:39 Late Night MLS 2019 Comedy. Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling. 11:24 Queen And Slim 16VLSC 2019 Drama. Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith. 1:37 Bad Samaritan 16VLSC 2018 Thriller. David Tennant, Robert Sheehan. 3:30 Mary 16VLC 2019 Horror. 4:55 All Nighter 16VLSC 2018 Comedy. 6:20 Richard Jewell MVLS 2019 Drama. Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell. 8:30 Ad Astra MVLC 2019 Adventure. A man travels across the solar system to find the truth about his missing father and his doomed mission that now threatens the universe. Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones. 10:35 Joker 16VLC 2019 Thriller. Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro. Tuesday 12:35 47 Metres Down – Uncaged MC 2019 Adventure. 2:05 All Nighter 16VLSC 2018 Comedy. 3:32 A Christmas Break PG 2020 Romance. 5:05 Richard Jewell MVLS 2019 Drama.

6:20 Manchester By The Sea MVLC 2016 Drama. Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams. 8:35 Trouble With The Curve ML 2012 Drama. 10:30 Going The Distance 16LS 2010 Comedy. 12:10 Hereafter MVL 2010 Drama. 2:20 What Women Want PGL 2000 Romantic Comedy. 4:30 Gridiron Gang MVL 2006 Action. 6:35 A Walk Among The Tombstones 16VLS 2013 Thriller. Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens. 8:30 Breach ML 2007 Drama. A young FBI agent is promoted to work for a well-respected agent who is suspected of selling secrets to the Soviet Union. Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillipe. 10:20 The Informant ML 2009 Comedy Drama. The US government decides to go after an agri-business giant that has been accused of price-fixing, based on evidence submitted by its vice president turned informant. Matt Damon, Tony Hale, Patton Oswalt.

Tuesday

12:10 Hereafter MVL 2010 Drama. 2:20 What Women Want PGL 2000 Romantic Comedy. 4:30 A Walk Among The Tombstones 16VLS 2013 Thriller.

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6am Super Rugby Aotearoa Highlights 6:30 Currie Cup (RPL) Stormers v Griquas. 8:30 L Guinness Pro14 Connacht v Ulster. From Galway Sportsgrounds, Galway. 10:35 Currie Cup (RPL) Bulls v Lions. 12:35 Currie Cup (RPL) Cheetahs v Shark. 2:35 Guinness Pro14 (RPL) Glasgow v Edinburgh. 4:30 Mitre 10 Cup – Premiership Final (HLS) Auckland v Tasman. From Eden Park. 5pm Tour De Ranfurly (RPL) Canterbury v North Otago. 7pm French Top 14 Highlights Show 7:30 The Conversation Blues Coach, Leon MacDonald. 8pm Tour De Ranfurly (RPL) Canterbury v Taranaki. From Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch. 10pm Gallagher Premiership (HLS) 11pm Guinness Pro14 (RPL) Connacht v Ulster.

Tuesday

6:30 Pipi Ma 6:35 Takaro Tribe 3 6:50 Waiata Mai 3 7am Tamariki Haka 3 7:10 Potae Pai 3 7:20 ZooMoo 3 7:30 Cube 3 7:40 Huritua 3 7:50 Paia 3 8am Pukoro 3 2 8:30 Pukana 3 2 9am Life Of Kai 9:30 Opaki 3 10am Sidewalk Karaoke 3 10:30 Whanau Living 3 11am Huia Rau 3 Noon The Ring Inz PG 3 12:30 He Aha To Say 3 1pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 1:30 Ako 3 2 2pm Toku Reo 3 2 3pm Korero Mai 3 3:30 Pukuhohe 3 4pm Fresh PG 3 4:30 Miharo 3 2 5pm Pipi Ma 3 5:05 Takaro Tribe 3 5:20 Waiata Mai 3 5:30 Tamariki Haka 3 5:40 Potae Pai 3 5:50 ZooMoo 3 6pm Cube 3 6:10 Huritua 3 6:20 Paia 6:30 Nga Tangata Taumata Rau Te Waipounamu 3 7:30 Gourmet Goes Tribal 3 8pm Off The Grid With Pio 3 8:30 M Pick Of The Litter 2018 Documentary. Five spirited puppies are followed from the moment they are born through to becoming guide dogs for the blind. 10pm Ki Tua Podcast where te reo movement leaders and ground-level influencers discuss current events and important issues, and formative moments in their lives. 10:30 Waka Huia 3 11pm Iwi Anthems 3 11:30 Closedown

1am Currie Cup (RPL) Bulls v Lions. 3am Currie Cup (RPL) Cheetahs v Sharks. 5am Gallagher Premiership (HLS)

6:15 QI M 6:45 The Jonathan Ross Show MLS 7:30 The Bill MVC 8:20 A Touch Of Frost MC 10:05 Death In Paradise PG 11:05 Doc Martin MC 11:55 Midsomer Murders M 1:35 The Bill MVC 2:30 Top Of The Lake – China Girl 16LSC 3:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown MLS 4:30 The Jonathan Ross Show PG 5:25 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 6:30 QI M 7pm EastEnders PG 7:30 QI PG 8pm Would I Lie To You? PG 8:35 Death In Paradise M Is a storm to blame for a death at the university, or is something more sinister afoot? 9:35 Born To Kill 16VLSC With the death at the hospital causing suspicion, Sam must tread carefully. 10:30 Lewis MVC The police are called to the house of a specialist on the Romantic poets.

Tuesday

12:10 Midsomer Murders M 1:45 QI M 2:15 QI PG 2:45 Would I Lie To You? PG 3:20 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 4:20 Death In Paradise M 5:20 Born To Kill 16 28Dec20

DISCOVERY 6:35 Demolition Down Under PG 7:30 What On Earth? PG 8:20 Ed Stafford – First Man Out PG 9:10 Gold Rush – Parker’s Trail PG 10am How Do They Do It? PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 How It’s Made PG 11:15 How It’s Made PG 11:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 12:30 Swamp Murders M 1:20 American Monster M 2:10 Top Gear PG 3pm Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG 4:45 Fast N’ Loud PG 5:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 6:35 Aussie Mega Mechanics PG 7:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 8:30 Diesel Brothers PG 9:25 Fast N’ Loud PG 10:15 Surveillance Oz – Dashcam PG 10:40 Surveillance Oz – Dashcam PG 11:05 Naked And Afraid MC 11:55 How It’s Made PG Tuesday 12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 Car Crash Global Caught On Camera PG 1:35 Gold Rush PG 2:25 Moonshiners – Master Distiller MLC 3:15 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 4:05 Codes And Conspiracies M 4:55 Naked And Afraid MVL 5:45 Gold Rush PG

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The Repair Shop, at 7pm

Miss Congeniality 2 – Armed And Fabulous, at 7:35pm

Tin Star, at 10:45pm

Attenborough And The Giant Elephant, at 7:30pm

Choccywoccydoodah, at 4:30pm

6am Fantasy Homes By The Sea 0 7am John And Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen 3 0 7:55 Paddington Station PG 0 8:55 The Ellen DeGeneres Show PG 3 0 9:55 Tipping Point 3 11am The Chase 3 0 Noon Emmerdale PG 0 1pm Te Karere 3 2 1:30 Coronation Street PG 3 0 2:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show PG 3 0 3:30 Embarrassing Pets 3 0 4pm Tipping Point Lucky Stars 3 0 5pm The Chase 3 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm The Repair Shop PG Expert craftsmen pool their talents and resources to restore heirlooms and treasured antiques. 0 7:30 Cruising – The Biggest Storm PG As more than 300 cruise ships lie idle around the globe, share in the heart-breaking stories of passengers who caught Covid-19 on cruises and explore what cruising will look like in the future. 0 9:30 Coronation Street PG 0 10:30 Border Patrol 3 0 11pm Putin – A Russian Spy Story ML 0

6:30 Rescue Bots Academy 3 0 6:50 Peppa Pig 3 0 6:55 Masha’s Spooky Stories 0 7am New Looney Tunes 0 7:25 M DC Super Hero Girls 3 PG 2019 Animated. 0 8:40 Dorothy And The Wizard Of Oz 0 9am Infomercials 9:35 8 Simple Rules PG 3 0 10am Neighbours 3 0 10:30 Murphy Brown 0 10:55 Dress To Impress PG 0 11:55 M Daphne And Velma 2018 Action Comedy. 0 1:25 Regular Show 0 1:35 The Middle 3 0 2:35 American Housewife 3 3:30 Bluey 0 3:35 Power Rangers Ninja Steel PG 0 4pm Brain Busters 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons PG 3 0 5:30 The Big Bang Theory PG 3 0 6pm Neighbours 0 6:30 Ten 7 Summer PG 0 7pm Would I Lie To You? PG 7:35 M Miss Congeniality 2 – Armed And Fabulous PGV 3 2005 Comedy. Agent Hart becomes a feel-good ambassador for the FBI, until the new Miss Congeniality is kidnapped, leading her back undercover. Sandra Bullock, William Shatner. 0 9:45 M Gravity M 2013 Drama. A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after their shuttle is destroyed, leaving them adrift in orbit. Sandra Bullock, George Clooney. 0 11:25 The Resident MC 0 Wednesday 12:15 The Best Foods Xmas Comedy Gala 16 0 1:30 Infomercials 2:30 2 Overnight 4:45 The Middle 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

7am America’s Got Talent 3 0 9am America’s Got Talent 3 10am Infomercials 3 11:30 Face The Truth PG 3 Noon Zombie House Flipping PG 1pm M The Christmas Chalet PG 2019 Drama. A lover of Christmas, books a chalet with her mother and daughter for the holidays and meets a writer who despises Christmas. Together they learn the magic of Christmas and family. Erica Durance, Robin Dunne, Micah Kalisch. 0 3:05 Bondi Vet 0 4pm The Fishing Show Classics PG 3 0 4:30 Chris Humfrey’s Animal Instinct 3 0 5pm Millionaire Hot Seat 0 6pm Newshub Live At 6pm 7pm Bondi Rescue 3 0 7:30 The Block Australia PG The contestants amazing marketing campaigns to sell their homes. 0 8:45 M Tower Heist M 3 2011 Comedy. A group of blue-collar workers, victims of a Ponzi scheme, seek revenge on a Wall Street swindler. Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy. 0 10:45 Tin Star 16 Michael and Catherine clash over their next move; the Worths’ new plan causes problems for Anna, who makes a bold and dangerous decision. 0 11:45 Fresh Off The Boat PG 3 12:10 Infomercials 3

6am Top Wing 3 0 6:25 Double Dare 3 0 6:50 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 0 7:40 Ben 10 – Ultimate Alien 3 0 8:05 Teen Titans 8:30 Justice League – Unlimited PGV 3 0 9am Kids Say The Darndest Things PG 3 0 10am The Doctors PGC 3 11am Hot Bench PGC 11:30 Storage Wars PG 3 0 12:30 Penn And Teller – Fool Us PG 3 0 1:30 Married… With Children PG 3 2pm The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3 3:30 Jeopardy 3 4pm American Pickers PGC 5pm Frasier 3 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm American Restoration 3 0 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 Attenborough And The Giant Elephant David Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant, a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the movie Dumbo. 0 8:45 Salvation MV 9:40 Fear The Walking Dead 18 Morgan, Grace and Alicia work to buy time; John and Dwight race against the elements; Sarah and Wendell get help from an unexpected source. 10:40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG 11:40 QI PG 3 12:15 Closedown

6am The Great Interior Design Challenge 7am River Cottage – Veg Every Day 8am Rise Of The Great White Shark 9am Collectors Candy 10am My Floating Home 10:30 Mysteries At The Museum PGC 11:30 Salvage Hunters 12:30 Mediterranean With Simon Reeve 1:30 Strip The City 2:30 Chris Tarrant – Extreme Railway Journeys 3:30 Inside The Vets 4:30 Choccywoccydoodah Starstruck. Illusionist Derren Brown sets a challenge to create a taxidermy inspired birthday cake with a clever mind trick. 5:30 Mysteries At The Museum PGC 6:30 Salvage Hunters 7:30 George Clarke’s Old House New Home 8:30 Property Brothers – Forever Home 9:30 Restoration Home 10:30 Salvage Hunters 11:30 Mysteries At The Museum PGC

Wednesday

Midnight Impossible Builds 3 0 12:50 Te Karere 3 2 1:15 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

BRAVO 6am Infomercials 3 10am Bethenny & Fredrik 3 10:30 How To Look Good Naked – UK 3 11:30 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 12:30 The People’s Court 3 1:30 The Real Housewives Of Orange County 3 2:30 Vanderpump Rules 3 3:30 Hoarders PG 3 4:25 David Tutera – Unveiled 3 5:20 Keeping Up With The Kardashians PG 3 6:20 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 7:30 Songland PG 8:30 Marrying Millions M After Bri’s mom causes a big fight with Bill’s former wife, Bri is left scrambling to mend the rift between the two families. 9:30 Killer Couples M A loving husband and father goes missing, triggering a police investigation that uncovers an illicit romance fuelled by deadly passion. 10:30 Snapped PG 3 A couple is murdered and their pregnant teenaged daughter is missing, leading police to question whether she is also a victim. 11:25 Accident, Suicide Or Murder? 3 12:15 Infomercials 3

SKY 5 6am Jeopardy! 6:20 Wheel Of Fortune 6:40 The Simpsons PG 7:05 The Hunters Club M 8am Border Security – Australia’s Frontline M 8:25 Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords MVLC 9:15 Pawn Stars PG 9:40 NCIS – LA MV 10:25 SVU MV 11:10 The Hunters Club M 12:05 Jeopardy! 12:30 Wheel Of Fortune 12:55 The Simpsons PG 1:20 Traffic Cops MVLC 2pm Raw Live MVC 5:05 Wheel Of Fortune 5:35 Pawn Stars PG 6pm Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords MVLC 7pm Border Security – Australia’s Frontline PG 7:30 NCIS – LA MV 8:30 Extreme Salvage Squad ML 9:30 Outback Truckers M 10:30 NCIS MV 11:20 NCIS MV Wednesday 12:05 The Hunters Club M 1am Wheel Of Fortune 1:20 Jeopardy! 1:40 Border Security – Australia’s Frontline PG 2:05 Outback Truckers M 2:50 Extreme Salvage Squad ML 3:40 SVU MV 4:25 Pawn Stars PG 4:50 NCIS – LA MV 5:35 The Simpsons PG

Wednesday

12:30 Choccywoccydoodah 1:30 My Floating Home 2am Famous And Fighting MCL 3am Inside The Vets 4am George Clarke’s Old House New Home 5am Mysteries At The Museum PGC

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREAtS

7:17 Ad Astra MVLC 2019 Adventure. Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones. 9:22 Joker 16VLC 2019 Thriller. 11:25 47 Metres Down – Uncaged MC 2019 Adventure. 12:58 See You Soon 16S 2018 Drama. 2:48 Godzilla II – King Of The Monsters MVL 2019 Action. 5:02 Booksmart 16LSC 2019 Comedy. 6:47 The Call Of The Wild PGV 2020 Adventure. Harrison Ford, Omar Sy. 8:30 We Summon The Darkness 16VLSC 2019 Horror. With a killer on the loose, three best friends embark on a road trip to a heavy metal concert where they bond with a trio aspiring musicians. Alexandra Daddario, Keean Johnson. 10:05 John Wick – Chapter 3 Parabellum 16VL 2019 Action. After killing a member of the international assassin’s guild, John Wick finds himself with an army of bounty hunters on his tail. Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry. Wednesday 12:15 The Peanut Butter Falcon MVL 2019 Adventure. 1:50 Godzilla II – King Of The Monsters MVL 2019 Action. 4am Booksmart 16LSC 2019 Comedy. 5:40 The Call Of The Wild PGV 2020 Adventure.

6:30 Breach ML 2007 Drama. Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillipe. 8:25 The Informant ML 2009 Comedy Drama. Matt Damon, Tony Hale, Patton Oswalt. 10:20 Hereafter MVL 2010 Drama. Matt Damon, Cecile de France, Bryce Dallas Howard. 12:35 Cop Out 16VLS 2010 Comedy. Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan. 2:25 Black Snake Moan 16VLS 2006 Drama. Samuel L Jackson, Christina Ricci, Justin Timberlake. 4:25 The Eichmann Show 16C 2015 Drama. 6:05 The Island MVL 2005 Sci-fi Thriller. Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson. 8:30 Hart’s War MVL 2002 Drama. Set during the Second World War, the murder trial of a black POW is used to divert attention from a risky escape and sabotage plan. Bruce Willis, Colin Farrell, Linus Roache. 10:35 Ex Machina MLSC 2015 Drama. Alicia Vikander, Domhnall Gleeson.

6am Tour De Ranfurly (RPL) Canterbury v North Otago. From Rugby Park, Christchurch. 8am Tour De Ranfurly (RPL) Canterbury v Taranaki. From Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch. 10am French Top 14 (RPL) La Rochelle v Montpellie. Noon French Top 14 (RPL) Racing 92 v Agen. 2pm French Top 14 (RPL) Toulouse v Bordeaux. 4pm French Top 14 (RPL) Toulon v Clermont. From the Stade Mayol. 6pm Tour De Ranfurly (RPL) Taranaki v Otago. From TET Stadium and Events Centre, Inglewood. 8pm Tour De Ranfurly (RPL) Otago v Hawke’s Bay. From Dunedin. 10pm French Top 14 Highlights Show 10:30 Gallagher Premiership (HLS) 11:30 Gallagher Premiership (RPL) Harlequins v Bristol. From Twickenham Stoop.

12:25 Cop Out 16VLS 2010 Comedy. 2:15 Black Snake Moan 16VLS 2006 Drama. 4:15 The Eichmann Show 16C 2015 Drama. 5:55 The Island MVL 2005 Sci-fi Thriller.

1:30 Gallagher Premiership (RPL) Newcastle v Leicester. 3:30 Gallagher Premiership (RPL) Northampton v Worcester. 5:30 French Top 14 Highlights Show

Wednesday

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Wednesday

6:30 Pipi Ma 3 6:35 Takaro Tribe 3 6:50 Waiata Mai 7am Tamariki Haka 7:10 Te Nutube 7:20 ZooMoo 7:30 Darwin And Newts 3 7:40 Purakau 3 7:50 Paia 8am Pukoro 2 8:30 Pukana 3 9am Life Of Kai 3 9:30 Opaki 3 10am Sidewalk Karaoke 3 10:30 Whanau Living 3 11am Huia Rau 3 Noon The Ring Inz PG 3 12:30 F He Aha To Say 3 1pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 1:30 Ako 3 2 2pm Toku Reo 3 2 3pm Korero Mai 3 3:30 Pukuhohe 3 4pm Fresh PG 3 4:30 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals 3 5pm Pipi Ma 5:05 Takaro Tribe 3 5:20 Waiata Mai 5:30 Tamariki Haka 5:40 Te Nutube 5:50 Zoomoo 6pm Darwin And Newts 3 6:10 Purakau 3 6:20 Paia 6:30 Nga Tangata Taumata Rau Te Waipounamu 3 7:30 Merchants Of The Wild 3 8pm Billy T James PG 3 8:30 Intake M The recruits learn about Ngati Tumatauenga, the army’s own iwi, and get a taste of modern warfare. 9pm Piri’s Tiki Tour PGC Piri Weepu travels New Zealand to meet local divers, farmers, hunters, and more, who share local hot spots and anecdotes of what made them who they are today. 9:30 Hunt With Me MCV 10pm Hunting Aotearoa MLC 3 10:30 Te Po Mekemeke 3 11pm Whawhai 11:30 Closedown

UKtV 6:10 EastEnders PG 6:40 The Jonathan Ross Show PG 7:30 The Bill MVC 8:20 A Touch Of Frost MV 10:05 Death In Paradise PG 11:05 Doc Martin PG 11:55 Midsomer Murders M 1:35 The Bill MVC 2:30 Top Of The Lake – China Girl 16VLSC 3:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown MLS 4:30 The Jonathan Ross Show M 5:25 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 6:30 QI M 7pm EastEnders PG 7:30 QI ML 8pm Would I Lie To You? PG With guest panellists Ronni Ancona, Chris Hoy, Gabby Logan and Danny Wallace. 8:35 Heartbeat MVC A domestic dispute rages out of control and Peggy’s hold over David is threatened by a new arrival exerting her feminine wiles. 9:30 A Confession MLC 10:25 Father Brown PG 11:15 Midsomer Murders M Wednesday 12:50 QI M 1:20 QI ML 1:50 Would I Lie To You? PG 2:25 Who Do You Think You Are? PG 3:25 Heartbeat M 4:10 A Confession MLC 5am Father Brown PG 5:45 QI M 29Dec20

DISCOVERY 6:35 Fast N’ Loud PG Dat Car. 7:30 Codes And Conspiracies M Freemasons. 8:20 Diesel Brothers PG 9:10 Demolition Down Under PG 10am How Do They Do It? PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 How It’s Made PG 11:15 How It’s Made PG 11:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 12:30 Swamp Murders M 1:20 American Monster M 2:10 Top Gear PG 3pm Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG 4:45 Fast N’ Loud PG 5:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 6:35 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 7:30 Outback Opal Hunters PG 8:30 Expedition Unknown PG 9:25 Mission Declassified PG 10:15 Ed Stafford – First Man Out PG 11:05 Naked And Afraid MC 11:55 How It’s Made PG Wednesday 12:20 How Do They Do It? PG 12:45 Car Crash Global Caught On Camera PG 1:35 Gold Rush PG 2:25 Moonshiners – Master Distiller MLC 3:15 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 4:05 Codes And Conspiracies M 4:55 Naked And Afraid MVL 5:45 Gold Rush PG

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Nothing brings out your best like a situation that demands it. This is why you don’t mind problems. They are a chance to show up and work out parts of you that wouldn’t otherwise be known. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Resist the hurry to the end. As soon as you cross the finish line, you’ll be back at the beginning of uncharted territory. Savour these moments in this part of the cycle. You’ll look back on them fondly. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You’ll see the challenge and it won’t look fun, but fun is not the point. This is your chance to be better. It’s not about what you have to do; it’s about what you get to do. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): When you can help someone get past a hurdle, make an improvement, or think of a problem differently, it’s no small win. Some people try to learn how to do this and still come up short. Take the victory. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You are too far inside of the problem to see it from a useful perspective. You might even too far inside to see it as a problem. This is why intelligent friends with insight are an invaluable source. Tap it. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You’ve been known to handle yourself very well in a crisis. It’s because of this that you are not thrown by the small stuff that the people around you are griping about. You’ll float on over it. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): It’s as though your words are magic. Something you say will come true. Something you write will materialise. If you really want to get powerfully intentional, write it and then say it often. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): There’s something you wanted to do. Now you’re not entirely sure you can handle the logistics. Get it all down on paper. If the puzzle still isn’t coming together, enlist the help of an earth sign. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You respond to the moment in a way that others would not. You’re an original! If it doesn’t work out, they’ll call you impulsive. And if it does, they’ll call you spontaneous, or maybe even genius. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): It’s important to keep the momentum and so you march on, whether or not there’s anything to march toward. The point is the movement – one foot in front of the other. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You like to play out a game until the conclusion. Hopefully, it’s your victory, but if it’s not headed that way, then you’ll still abide by the rules of good sportsmanship and stay in it until the very last play. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): It’s not like you to do an about-face in the middle of a journey. Nonetheless, when you know you’re going the wrong way, sometimes the only turn to make is a U-turn.

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Ashburton Guardian Wednesday, December 23, 2020

OUR VIEW

With thanks to those who give at Christmas By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

red Dagg was right when he said we don’t know how lucky we are. There’s good people in all walks of life, but Christmas is the time of year where some truly amazing people need to be thrown into the spotlight. I don’t want to list everyone, but they’ll know who they are – however, there are a few who need mention because, as the rest of the district gets ready to sit around with family and friends on Friday and enjoy Christmas Day, there are equally as many who will be ready and waiting to get out and do their bit for our community. There are our emergency services. Those fearless men and women who, if required, will drop everything on Christmas Day to rush and be at someone in need’s side. They are the true heroes of this time of the year. Because while the rest of us are pigging out on too much pavlova or a second helping of Christmas dinner, they’re cautiously glancing at their pager every now and then, praying it doesn’t go off – but at the same time mentally preparing for the noise to come. Or there’s those kind, heartfelt people who give their time each year to ensuring the community have the opportunity to enjoy Christmas Day through the Community Christmas Lunch. Ann Allott and her band of merry volunteers, Dan Lysaght at the ready to carve up yet another ham – they are both selfless and humbling in their giving at this time of the year, every year. What would we do without these sorts of people in our lives? What would we do without these sorts of people in our community? We are simply truly blessed to have kind-hearted people out there who are willing to give up the one day of the year that’s supposed to be for family and friends to ensure that someone else is afforded the same opportunity. Think of them this Christmas Day, raise a glass to them even. From myself, and all of us here at the Guardian, Merry Christmas. We’re incredibly thankful to each and everyone of you for your support and understanding.

YOUR VIEW Thank you Maureen Maginness wishes to thank the many people who

visited the Cuppa for a Cause raising money for Dementia Canterbury, including Ashburton.

We were thrilled with the response and wish to tell you that $1500 was donated to Dementia Canterbury.

Many thanks to all who supported this fund raiser. Maureen

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Looking forward and back By Hamish Riach

CEO’S MESSAGE

hen the New Year arrives next week, I have no doubt there will be some excitement for how the next 12 months will shape up, but before we look ahead I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your co-operation and understanding throughout 2020. Although this year has been dominated by the pandemic, there have also been plenty of other activities that have impacted our community in different ways. Various infrastructure upgrades, consultations and changes to our local services have all been under way this year and many have not been without their share of disruption or inconvenience. The Ashburton River Crossing project closed a section of the Lake Hood River Trail; the Ashburton CBD upgrades have dramatically impacted access around the town centre; the RDR bridge replacements took the crossings out of action for three months; and various road works have undoubtedly caused some disruption to our travels. In a perfect world, we could deliver these upgrades overnight with no impact to residents, but unfortunately these things do take time and that’s something I think residents have been very conscious of these past 12 months. The council is immensely thankful for your understanding as we have carried out these projects. We know it hasn’t all been pain-free, and combined with the

The Ashburton River Crossing project closed a section of the Lake Hood River Trail. other stressors of 2020, it’s made for a big year for everyone. The real highlight for me though, has been seeing just how positive people have been despite the challenges they’ve had to contend with. This co-operation and resilience was perhaps best captured by the recycling improvements that have been made since August. Residents were faced with a big

task when changes to recyclable plastics came into force and the Christchurch sorting centre clamped down on the amount of contaminated materials they would accept. Last month, not one truckload of recycling was rejected from the centre, and this speaks directly to the hard work and perseverance of our community to get it right. It’s an effort that has drawn the admiration of other councils

who want to know how they can emulate Mid Canterbury’s success in their own communities, which is quite a compliment. The progress and achievements we have made this year across a range of services would not have been possible without your support and co-operation, and on behalf of the council, I’d like to thank you for helping to make this year as productive as possible. Have a safe and relaxing break

with your friends and family these holidays, and I hope 2021 has great things in store for you. See you in the New Year. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

We have a lot to be thankful for

n Sunday, the last Sunday before Christmas Day, I shared a reflection with my parish on the journey Mary took from Nazareth to Bethlehem. She travelled with Joseph, ending up in amongst the muck of animals and their feed, in a stable, where she gave birth to the baby Jesus Christ. While I was talking about the distance she travelled, of 130kms, mostly on the back of a donkey, sometimes over rough and mountainous terrain, I thought to myself, how thankful I am that we do not have to undertake similar journeys these days. To undertake such a journey on the verge of giving birth without a midwife is an even broader stretch of the imagination. When we embark on a journey these days, all we have to do is get into the car, drive on good roads, stop along the way for a takeaway meal or at a café, arriving at our destination in a fit state of health and ready for whatever reason we have undertaken our journey. When visiting friends or family

By Heather Kennedy CHRISTIAN COMMENT

these days, especially as we cannot travel overseas, trips by car are a common event. Even if we are going on holiday getting around the country, maybe from one island to the other, it is only a matter of going online, booking what suits and paying electronically. So, as we only have a couple of days left to prepare for Christmas Day, whether it be travel plans or hosting a meal, it only takes a moment to reflect on how thankful we are that we are not having to travel by donkey, make our own meals, find a suitable place to sleep for the night and then give birth. Which also makes me think of all the other things I am thankful for, especially at this time of the year. Many of which I have written about on previous occasions. There are so many things it would take me forever to write

them down and it would probably fill the whole paper. I wish you all the peace, hope, love and joy of the Christmas season as you celebrate the birth

of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. May we all enjoy good food, good company, safety in all our travels and a good dose of opti-

mism for whatever 2021 brings. Heather Kennedy is the minister at the Ashburton Methodist Parish

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Ashburton Guardian Wednesday, December 23, 2020

FEBRUARY 2020 At the end of each year, Guardian staff choose the best of the year’s photos to share with you all and reminisce.

Above – There were smiles for miles when Idea Services and Mayfield Primary School came together for a fun day out. Right – Jane Argyle-Reed was welcomed on board as the new chair of Acads by Chris Clark and Don McLeod. Left – Legion Reuben captured headlines when he played a role in helping rescue his elderly neighbour. Below left – Andre Lupayante and Maureen Mundaca were busy preparing for the Multi Cultural Bite. Below right – Huge crowds hit the streets of Ashburton for the first gun rally.

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Ashburton Guardian Wednesday, December 23, 2020

JANUARY 202O At the end of each year, Guardian staff choose the best of the year’s photos to share with you all and reminisce.

Above – Fourteen of the 18 members of Allenton’s senior cricket team enjoy the same last name, Singh. Below – Locals had plenty to cheer for when Mid Canterbury lad, Dallas McLeod, stepped out for the Crusaders at the showgrounds. Bottom – Brian Goodwin was in stellar form at the South Canterbury Croquet Association playoffs.

Top – Edmund Fordyce (second from right) became a world champion when he helped New Zealand to success in the World Croquet Championships in Nelson. Above – A strong contingent of young local athletes put their final prep in for the Colgate Games. Right – Zoe was one of a number of students given helpful hints by George Donaldson and his sister, Rachel, at a Lake Hood Ski School.

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FEBRUARY 2020 At the end of each year, Guardian staff choose the best of the year’s photos to share with you all and reminisce.

Above – It was seven wins in a row for the Mid Canterbury senior tennis side in the Browning Shield. Left – Tim White saw off all challengers to win the coveted Lowry Cup singles. Below (from left) – Gerard Morrison, Chris Reid, Vicky Jones, John McIntosh, Susie Stewart, Bridget Sheed and Matt Amos formed part of a huge contingent of locals competing in the Coast to Coast.

Above – Youngster Angus Jemmett made a huge splash on the senior cricket scene, including scoring a century on Hawke Cup debut.

Above – Some of the biggest names in tennis stepped out for the Gala Cup mixed pairs including Connor Brosnahan. Left – A big field of competitors took to the start line for the Mt Somers Mountain Challenge.

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Ashburton Guardian Wednesday, December 23, 2020

TENNIS

Tridents, Wonders tops in twilight

RESULTS, TABLE Famous Grouse 14-19 What’s the Score, We Are Stihl Suzuki 19-14 Out of Service, Council Crew 15-18 Tridents, Hackers 18-15 Donald’s Dux, Late Comers 20-13 Family Affair, Highly Strung 17-16 The Gee Bee Gees, Cortiers 16-17 Grand Slammers, What a Racquet 18-15 Mighty Meerkats, One Hit Wonders 18-15 The Racqueteers. Table: Section One Tridents - 145 Council Crew - 138 Donald’s Dux - 138 Hackers - 138 What’s the Score - 134 Out of Service - 133 Highly Strung - 131 We Are Stihl Suzuki - 130 Famous Grouse - 125 Family Affair - 120 The Gee Bee Gees - 115 The Late Comers - 105 Table: Section Two One Hit Wonders - 147 What a Racquet - 145 Grand Slammers - 128 Mighty Meerkats - 127 Courtiers - 120 The Racqueteers - 94

Twilight Tennis resumes on January 20. OPINION

Foiled into s-n-ail racing By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

atching the America’s Cup lead-up regatta Christmas Race on Sunday was like watching snail racing. It started out as a sails race, with both boats flying off the start line, but very quickly flopped. The intrigue wasn’t which boat would cross the line first, as that notion was expunged when the Kiwis lapped the Brits mid-race, but whether or not Team NZ could inch their way to the finish line inside of the 45 minute time limit. They fell agonisingly short, just 200m, as they crept along

the course in what was a farcical finish. These boats are supposed to be exciting super-speed machines. In the lighter winds on Waitemata Harbour both boats were left floundering, unable to foil. It was hard not to feel for the Brits, who couldn’t manage to maintain the foils for much of the weekend. After receiving a penalty in one race INEOS Team UK skipper Ben Ainslie replied “don’t worry, Richard. It’ll come off soon enough mate”. A concession of inevitable defeat almost straight off the start line. Then in the fizzer of a Christmas Race as boats meandered down the course, the Brits hav-

ing been lapped, Ainslie joked it was “a bit of old school racing”. He was referring to the older style boats of the Black Magic era. The America’s Cup boats have come a long way since then, but you wouldn’t have been able to tell on Sunday. The boats have developed from the traditional monohull yachts, to the wing-sail catamaran, to the foiling catamarans of 2017 and now a foiling monohull. The technology has advanced and the speeds have increased, but ultimately it’s a boat race, and the main factor is wind. When there is wind, whether it be light or strong, it comes down to who can use it best to go fastest.

These foiling boats of the 36th America’s Cup provide much faster, viewer-friendly racing – when they can do what they are supposed to. The magic number is 15, with 15 knot speeds required to get up on the foils and fly along the course. Team NZ proved to be best at achieving that in the past week, taking out the World Series event, to have an obvious edge heading towards the proper racing. However, Team NZ now goes off and will be spending the next two months preparing for the cup defence, while the three boats begin their campaign to be the challenger on January 15. The Americans, skippered by former Team NZ skipper Dean

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Barker, have emerged as the leading contender to challenge the Kiwis. The challengers have a bit of time up their sleeves to make some improvements – it still may not be enough time for the Brits, before they can master the craft of foiling on the Waitemata Harbour before taking on the holders. However, for all the technological improvements the event’s biggest challenge, as it always has been, may be mother nature. These new super-fast boats look to be a feast or famine, depending on the wind, and if the winds aren’t strong enough for the monohulls to do things it will make for some very expensive, televised snail racing.

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

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CROQUET

Waireka wraps for season

Sandra Sinclair in action earlier this season.

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Interclub results: Advanced Grade: Played at Aorangi Monday 7 December: Waireka vs Awamoa Gardens: Singles: Sue Lamb 7 vs Ethel Johnston 0; Bill Allnutt 7 vs Dianne Verdonk 5; Bev Blair 1 vs Junelle Edmunds 7; Janice Murta 5 vs Derek Atkinson 7; Sue Lamb 4 vs Dianne Verdonk 7; Bill llnutt 2 vs Ethel Johnston 7; Bev Blair 3 vs Derek Atkinson 7; Janice Murta 7 vs Junelle Edmunds 4; Doubles: Sue Lamb and Bill Allnutt 5 vs Ethel Johnston and Dianne Verdonk 7; Bev Blair and Janice Murta 2 vs Junelle Edmunds and Derek Atkinson 7; Total games won: Waireka 3 vs Awamoa Gardens 7: Total hoops won Waireka 40 vs Awamoa Gardens 63: Intermediate Grade: Played at Waireka 8: December:Waireka Red vs Waireka White: Singles: Janice Murta 5 vs David Galvin 7; Audrey Leath 5 vs Colin Lamb 7; Pat Alston 2 vs Phyllis Reith 7; Rod Webb 4 vs Eva Kircher 7; Janice Murta 3 vs Colin Lamb 7; Audrey Leath 4 vs David Galvin 7; Pat Alston 5 vs Eva Kircher 7; Rob Webb 6 vs Phyllis Reith 7; Total games won: Waireka Red 3 vs Ashbury 7; Total hoops won: Waireka Red 47 vs Ashbury 59: Doubles: Janice Murta and Audrey Leath 7 vs David Galvin and Colin Lamb 3; Pat Alston and Rod Webb 3 vs Phyllis Reith and Eva Kircher 7; Total games won: Waireka Red 9 vs Waireka Red 1; Total hoops won:

Waireka Red 44 vs Waireka White 56: Primary Grade: Played at Waireka 9 December: Waireka White vs Aorangi: Singles: Donna Lobb 6 vs Janie Shuker 7; Lyn Jones 5 vs Fay Merrick 7; Joyce Davis 6 vs Gavin Young 7; Ann Richards 3 vs Bev McIver 7; Donna Lobb 5 vs Fay Merrick 7; Lyn Jones 6 vs Janie Shuker 7; Joyce Davis 6 vs Bev McIver 7; Anne Richards 5 vs Gavin Young 7; Doubles: Donna Lobb and Lyn Jones 1 vs Janie Shuker and Fay Merrick 7; Joyce Davis and Anne Richards 7 vs Gavin Young and Bev McIver 6; Total games won: Waireka White 1 vs Aorangi 9; Total hoops won Waireka White 48 vs Aorangi 69: Played at West End 9 December: Waireka White vs West End: Singles: Bev LePoidevin 7 vs Margaret Wood 5; Heather Kaye 3 vs Sandra Prue 7; Pauline Scott 3 vs Gina Tackney 7; Barbara McIntosh 7 vs Pauline Dawson 4; Bev LePoidevin 5 vs Sandra Prue 7; Heather Kaye 7 vs Margaret Wood 5; Pauline Scott 7 vs Pauline Dawson 3; Barbara McIntosh 7 vs Gina Tackney 6; Doubles: Bev LePoidevin and Heather Kaye 4 vs Margaret Wood and Sandra Prue 7; Pauline Scott and Barbara McIntosh 4 vs Gina Tackney and Pauline Dawson 7; Total games won: Waireka Red 5 vs West End 5; Total hoops won: Waireka Red 54 vs Ashbury 58.

CRICKET

Canterbury moving up the leaderboard By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

The Canterbury under-19 cricketers have moved up the standings at the national tournament in Lincoln. The team completed their third victory of the campaign when they knocked over Northern Districts by seven wickets in a rain-shortened 25-over aside

clash on Monday. The win moved them up into third spot behind Wellington and Auckland. The side found themselves on top again yesterday against Otago, as the tournament shifted into the shorter format, with Mid Canterbury’s Harry McMillan again among the wickets. Play did not start until after 3.30pm on Monday due to rainfall earlier in the day.

The Northerners posted 197/9 from their 25 overs, with Jacob Parker top scoring with 41 from 33 deliveries. Zak Foulkes was the pick of the Canterbury bowlers with 3-34. McMillan had a mandatory rest day after he played the opening three games of the tournament. The hosts were largely untroubled in reply as they reached the target for the loss of three and with 5.5 overs up their sleeve.

A 90-run opening stand between Rhys Mariu (71 off 45) and Matt Boyle (51 from 23) put Canterbury in command. It was then bolstered by a 69 run second wicket stand as Canterbury cruised home. The side were on the verge of a heavy win over Otago yesterday in T20 mode before going to print, Otago’s innings was hanging by a thread at 69/8 in response to

Canterbury’s 210/6. McMillan had figures of 2-28 off four overs early in the Otago innings. National Men’s Under-19 Tournament Standings (as of noon yesterday) Wellington - 14 Auckland - 13 Canterbury - 13 9 Central Districts - Northern Districts - 4 Otago - 0

OPINION

Spin crisis halting Black Caps By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

t is a dilemma which does not appear to have an easy fix. And as far as New Zealand Cricket goes, it is not exactly a new-fangled complication. Before I spell out some cynical home truths about our current test team, it is important to acknowledge that we’re playing some pretty decent cricket in our backyard, adopting a clinical edge in the process. All of a sudden we have a lauded four-pronged pace attack with the addition of the imposing Kyle Jamieson, who have all become dexterous in our

own conditions. We deserve our number two placing in the test rankings. However I cannot help but feel that we have reached the zenith of our overall standing as a test unit, and it comes back to one glaring factor. A spinner. We are one world class spinner short of being a great test team, and with no straightforward answer to this ongoing issue, access to the top echelon occupied by Australia and India will continue to be elusive. Sure our fast bowling stocks are great at present, but how good would it be if we had someone in the ilk of a Nathan Lyon or Ravi Ashwin? Coach Gary Stead opted to

leave out Ajaz Patel for the upcoming two tests against Pakistan, instead retaining Mitchell Santner. “It’s really unfortunate for Ajaz, who has overcome his calf-injury, but the all-round ability of Mitchell Santner is our preferred option for this series. “The fact Ajaz hasn’t been able to have any game-time in the lead-up was also a concern for the selectors.” The last comment I do not buy at all. If Patel is fit then play him. The more likely reason is that selectors have little faith in how effective Patel can be on these home tracks In the three tests he has played on home soil, his combined

figures read 0-106 and has only been used for a total of 49 overs. Although question marks hang over Santner’s long term prospects as a frontline test spinner, he clearly offers more with the bat and will be used more in a containing role – if at all he gets picked in the playing 11. The issue is a deep seated one and is more intricate than simply a lack of spin talent at first class level Firstly, we don’t offer spin-friendly tracks to enable New Zealand spinners to develop their skills. Neither Patel, Ish Sodhi, Todd Astle nor Will Somerville have made compelling cases for regular inclusion, albeit with limited opportunity to do so. We have a handy quick bowl-

ing lineup which has limited our need for spin, especially against some of the lower test nations. We are unable to simulate the pitch conditions of, say, the sub-continent on our seaming green-top wickets in New Zealand. This element could have had more of an impact on our batsmen to face up to spin, but luckily, we’ve been blessed by some technically proficient batsmen who have handled spin admirably (Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, etc). A good team we may be at the minute, but until we somehow find a genuine wicket-taking threat who turns the ball, there is a ceiling on how great a team it can be.

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Ashburton Guardian Wednesday, December 23, 2020

WATERSKIING

TESTING THE WATERS By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

Several youngsters have made an impression on the waters of Lake Hood over the past few days. The Lake Hood Water Ski Club’s two-week ski school got under way last week which enabled the budding skiers to hone their skills.

It also functioned as a dress rehearsal for some of the bigger events and tournaments of the summer, club spokeswoman Janeen Donaldson said. Although with less teaching hands on deck, committee members had banded together to assist with both boat driving and coaching duties. “It’s been a real team effort by the club,” Donaldson said.

There had been a focus by the club to offer “quality not quantity” which meant numbers of entrants had been restricted. “We want to see the improvement in skiers and we want to see them progress. “It’s not about large numbers, it’s about quality of skiing. “Most of them were all on one ski and doing deep water starts.” Three ski school pupils went on

to compete at the CWSA Slalom tournament at the weekend. Preparing the students for single ski action and the slalom course was another key objective. “We’re looking to progress skiers to competition level if they can,” Donaldson said. She said many students would return to the club’s ski schools on multiple occasions. “They’re keen to come back. It

encourages improvement, they’re keen to listen and want to learn.” The weather had turned it on for sessions last week with scorching temperatures. The club confirmed Florida-based Kiwi waterskiing veteran Kyle Eade would be in Lake Hood in the new year to run a week long national coaching session ahead of its three event tournament on January 23-24.

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New Year Tournament January 2nd 2021 Stableford Competition Open To All Golfers Handicap and Non-Handicap Grades Cash Prizes Make up a four or come along for a clubhouse draw Report 11.30am for a noon 3 Tee start

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Locals get festive By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

A strong contingent of locally prepared horses will head to today’s Ashburton Trotting Club Christmas meeting, hoping to sign off on the year in the right fashion. All counted, 19 locally trained runners are engaged across the 10-race card with Ashburton Raceway-based trainer, Brent White accounting for seven of them. White, who has been in good form recently, lines up last-start trotting winners Rogie Falls and Dudes Star as well as last start winning pacer, Burlington – the latter of whom will contest the day’s feature – the Ashburton Cup for 2020. A strong last start winner at Addington, Burlington will need to go even better today if he’s to feature again, with a strong field assembled for the $16,000 event. White will also line up talented debutant Samantha’s Moon in the opening race of the day, with maiden pacer Mabalene also on debut. His team for the day is rounded out in the last two races with talented pacers Cranbourne and BK Swy both looking huge changes of getting some local success over the line. Eiffelton trainer John Hay should also have a hand to play in the day with his two runners. Maiden pacer Taurus has been excellent in two runs to date, while Rebel Kibbybones returns to one of his favourite tracks in a wide-open trotting affair later in the day. Other local stables with good chances at the meeting include; Laurence Hanrahan

The race of the summer? HRNZ

Local trainer Brent White has seven runners engaged at today’s Ashburton Trotting Club meeting. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

with Misskcmack (Race 4), Patrick O’Reilly with Sonoma Tyron (Race 5) and Ben Waldron with Georgie Zukov (Race 6). Today’s meeting kickstarts a busy few weeks of racing in the South Island for harness game.

A number of local trainers and drivers will be off to the West Coast on Christmas and Boxing Day for the annual three-day circuit over there, while others are putting in preparations for the annual Central Otago circuit.

JOHN MORRISON

Rural award on the radar By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Local horseman John Morrison will be out to follow in the footsteps of his Mid Canterbury colleagues, after he received a nomination for the Norwood New Zealand Rural Sports Awards this week. The ceremony, which will be held at Awapuni in Palmerston North in March of next year, is a night singled in on the rural sector and Morrison – through his exceptional deeds in the sulky over the past 12 months has been nominated for Young Rural Sportsperson of the Year. He is one of five nomination from the harness racing industry with Blair Orange, Natalie Rasmussen, Mark Purdon and Deneece and Murray Goldsworthy also receiving nominations. At the award ceremony this year, Sarah O’Reilly and Ricky May both found themselves on stage as winners, with O’Reilly claiming the Young Rural Sportsperson of the Year award and May picking up the Lifetime Legacy title. Morrison’s citation noted that he was the country’s top junior driver in the 2019-2020 season for the second year running. After a neck-and-neck battle

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John Morrison has been nominated for Young Rural Sportsperson of the Year. with closest rival Dylan Ferguson, he took out the 2020 premiership with 35 wins, to Ferguson’s 33. Articulate and popular, Morrison has the potential to be one of the sport’s highest achievers. He comes from well-established racing stock, with his family’s business being the Ash-

burton-based Morrisons Saddlery and Feed. A cool head under pressure, Morrison is in demand, and just this year made his New Zealand Cup debut with Di Caprio, which finished fifth in the great race. He has been race-day driving since 2016.

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He also won the junior premiership in 2019 season. Also making his mark as a trainer, Morrison is set to be a key part of New Zealand harness racing sport in the decades to come. By mid December 2020 he had had eight training successes from 65 starters.

Champion driver Tony Herlihy is envisaging a near perfect scenario for his outstanding trotter Bolt For Brilliance in one of the races of the summer at Cambridge tomorrow. But he admits to a slight concern over whether the superstar fouryear-old trotter will be fit enough to take advantage of it. Bolt For Brilliance steps into the open class big time when he takes on the king of trotting Sundees Son and speed machine Majestic Man in the $47,500 Group 1 Turf Bar Mile. Bolt For Brilliance confirmed the highest grade holds no fears for him with a series of stunning wins in the spring, including breaking 55 seconds for his last 800m while dragging a flat sulky tyre at Alexandra Park on October 23. He overcame that disadvantage to still beat Cracker Hill, who has gone on to finish second in the NZ Trotting Free-For-All at Addington, so Bolt For Brilliance clearly has an open class motor. His slight problem tomorrow could be the fact he hasn’t raced for two months, during which time Sundees Son has trotted two blistering national records and suggested he is working his way toward a place in the greats of New Zealand trotting. Herlihy had to give Bolt For Brilliance a break when he did, as he has so much ahead in his fouryear-old season that could run all the way through until the Jewels in June, so he realises he can’t have his stable star as fit as Sundees Son and Majestic Man coming off their searing recent national records. “That was probably always going to be the case for this race,” admits Herlihy. “But he had a good workout at Pukekohe on Saturday that will bring him on and he also trotted well left-handed, which he wasn’t quite as good at as a young horse.” The official workouts results suggested Bolt For Brilliance had to have a solo workout on Saturday but he in fact worked with a pacemaker so Herlihy was able to get what he wanted from the outing, with a last 400m in 27.7 seconds. “Obviously he will improve with this week and we have the National Trot next week, so he should be even better for that.” While the race has only drawn six starters it could still provide plenty of fireworks and Herlihy says that likelihood could aid his pretender to the crown. He says he doesn’t have the speed to hold Majestic Man out at the start so the Oamaru trotter looks a certain leader, and unless something unusual happens Sundees Son should be outside him attacking at some stage over the last lap. “That could well happen because that is the way both horses like to race,” says Herlihy. “And if it does, and John (Dunn, driver) put the pressure on any the 500m or earlier then I’d like to be sitting off them waiting. But it won’t be easy to win, those other two are racing very, very well.”

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ASHBURTON

MATT MARKHAM’S SELECTIONS Race 1: Excuse My French, Samantha’s Moon, Jesper Fast, He’s A Cassanova Race 2: Sudaman, Taurus, Brother John, Kowhai Shadow Race 3: Tehoro Dazzle, Kowhai Sundown, Artistocrat, Steel Dust Race 4: Misskcmack, Rollyourown, Idealingold, All Together Now Race 5: Take After Me, Sonoma Tyron, Silver Surfer Royal Del Race 6: Boom, Georgie Zukov, Gayle Force, Mongolian Conqueror Race 7: Missalyssa, The Player, Rebel Kibbybones, Black Jacket Race 8: William Wallace, Steel The Show, Tango Tara, Spellbound Race 9: Cranbourne, Storm, Peraki Seelster, Arden’s Reality Race 10: BK Swy, Diamond Edition, Dynamite, Stick Man BEST: William Wallace (Race 8) VALUE: Misskcmack (Race 4)

Ashburton harness Today at Ashburton Raceway

R1 SPRAYMARKS TROT $7500 2400m 12:26 1 20x75 Muchacha Bonita R D Close 2 64 He’s A Cassanova R J Butt 3 097x Charolais Craig D Thornley 4 Jesper Fast R D Holmes 5 499x8 Jay Bee And Lou Rebecca Heads 6 x2008 Emma Louise M P Edmonds 7 943 Royal Diedre Sam Thornley 8 0x060 Majestic Jag M J Williamson 9 54705 Break Free K V Hadfield 10 59803 Ilsas Son R G Anderson 11 Excuse My French J R Dunn 12 49965 Silverlinings Blair Orange 13 90606 Crown Range A L Clark 14 Samanthas Moon R T May 15 Glide Along R2 ASHBURTON U HIRE PACE $7500 2400m 12:59 1 8978 Doctor Steve R G Anderson 2 Royal Ruby K V Hadfield 3 74723 Sudaman D J White 4 40088 Rosies Terror T S Chmiel 5 20 Brother John G D O’Reilly 6 40x5 Breeny’s Mach M J Williamson 7 7x Rollwithit T S Trathen M P Jones 8 53960 Mahia 9 6 Still Truckin K M Barron 10 33 Taurus J C Hay 11 Ali X R T May 12 Styx Sweetie J F Curtin 13 8900 Sheezagoldengirl Sam Thornley 14 0 Prodigal Trouble 15 999x Kiwi Dream R D Holmes 16 96009 Shadow Aveross Anj Mugford 17 9x60 Kowhai Shadow B N Orange 18 8 Radioactive Jaffa C D Thornley R3 HANLEY FORMULA TROT $8000 2400m 13:34 1 356x1 Rogie Falls S R Mcnally 2 5439 Majestic Sunset J F Curtin 3 7001x Steel Dust T M Mcmillan 4 95464 Tehoro Dazzle 5 75010 Make My Sundon 6 97094 Smudgee P T Borcoskie 7 29698 Cody Banner R D Close 8 7209x Sierra Gold 9 80003 Unique Rose B N Orange 10 377 Red Harbour Craig D Thornley 11 x9400 Kowhai Sundown M P Jones R T May 12 10000 Aristocrat R4 ARTHUR CATES LTD MBL PACE $7500 2400m 14:09 1 The Cobbler M P Jones 2 20 Angus T S Chmiel 3 x0224 Skidaddle R D Close 4 Idealingold B N Orange 5 3 Lancewood Louie G D Smith 6 7 Rocknsnap J R Dunn 7 56369 The West Wing M J Williamson S R Mcnally 8 Mabalene 9 928x0 Iksaka R J Butt 10 9x60 Kowhai Shadow 11 Arts Centre 12 5 Misskcmack R T May

13 1229 Boom R T May 14 917 Georgie Zukov 15 90150 Mongolian Conqueror B N Orange R7 BILL DOYLE MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT $9000 2400m 15:54 1 000x0 Full Of Hope R D Close 2 34727 The Bloss B J Borcoskie 3 6267 Zsa Zoe Sheree Tomlinson 4 74167 Black Jacket 5 73236 Time In A Bottle John Morrison 6 1033 Sioux Princess Sarah O’Reilly 7 92201 The Player J R Dunn 8 84982 Valley Star R T May 9 10400 Monrika S R Mcnally 10 x4045 Midnight Assassin C J Defilippi 11 39514 Rebel Kibbybones J C Hay 12 47310 Missalyssa B N Orange 13 6508 Globe Trekker A L Lethaby R8 RAKAIA SEED CLEANING ASHBURTON CUP $16,000 3200m 16:29 1 44221 Spellbound 2 x5x46 I’m Tough M J Williamson 3 32100 The Maroon Marauder K A Butt 4 x1314 Steel The Show 5 45994 Franco Niven 6 31414 William Wallace B N Orange 7 82704 Tango Tara J F Curtin 8 3001 Burlington S R Mcnally Blair Orange kicks off the day with a 9 78008 Dadndave drive behind Silverlinings. R9 WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE $9000 2400m 17:06 1 77636 Pay Me Visa Tom Bamford 13 553 Taurus Bromac Sarah O’Reilly 2 94470 Mighty Reactor M J Williamson 14 All Together Now 3 16335 Admirable Sarah O’Reilly 15 2607 Rollyourown 4 217x6 Peraki Seelster T M McMillan 16 90 Hurchana 5 85796 Better Fly R5 CLARK EQUIPMENT TROT $8000 2400m 14:44 6 18502 Invisible Girl J F Curtin 1 3037 Global Flight A L Lethaby 7 x9017 Adam Patron G D Smith 2 86341 This Time Gamble B N Orange 8 556x1 Storm 3 4701 Dudes Star S R Mcnally 9 91491 Annie Richter T S Chmiel 4 22571 Prince Ranier G D Smith 10 71549 Arden’s Reality C J Defilippi 5 49206 Beyond The Horizon J W Smith 11 53725 Good On Ya Kiwi R D Holmes 6 17046 Sonoma Tyron G D O’Reilly 12 30043 Miss Impression John Morrison 7 41657 Take After Me R L Houghton 13 x0110 Cranbourne S R Mcnally 8 70768 Show Me The Gray J W Cox 14 7520 Somekindawonderful J R Dunn 9 30584 Silver Surfer B Weaver R10 ASHBURTON GUARDIAN MBL PACE $8000 10 25102 Royal Del Sam Thornley 2400m 17:40 11 1893 Puzzled J R Dunn 1 2003 Chal Be J F Curtin 2 87042 Dynamite J W Cox R7 JOHN ROLLINSON & CASH REGISTER MEB N Orange MORIAL HANDICAP PACE $8,000 2400m 15:19 3 0x904 Stick Man 4 55956 Szybka Lane J R Dunn 1 9049 My Nikayla 5 3007 Auchtercairn 2 30357 Conquer Me Scott Iremonger 6 46x25 Diamond Edition 3 x9x46 Smooth Debate 7 33007 Paul’s Verdict 4 99x01 Woodlea Explorer M J Williamson S R McNally 8 92246 B K Swy 5 64950 Classy Kid 9 0x800 Pink Flamingo Run K A Butt 6 x1316 Gayle Force Craig D Thornley 10 x9x46 Smooth Debate 7 8734 Sweet Loress 11 x2224 Reflectionsofmylife T S Chmiel Grant Ross 8 x00x0 Clive 12 8910 Bird Of Paradise R D Close 9 62447 Champagneandwine John Morrison K M Cox 13 34157 Booraa 10 x749x Prospect Park 14 10060 Sneak A Peek M J Williamson 11 8408 Khaki Nui R H Jenkins 15 52 Chase The Hat Trick R D Holmes 12 54934 Under Wraps

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

Ashburton Farm Forestry

member our favourite things. When the joints ache, When the hips break When the eyes grow dim, Then I remember the great life I’ve had And now I don’t feel so bad. We would like to wish our fellow W.I member sand the rest of the community a Happy Christmas and all the very best for 2021.

Recently members of the Ashburton Farm Forestry Association had the opportunity to visit a very interesting property situated at Ealing which borders the Rangitata River close to State Highway One. After meeting in what was and is still referred to as the Ealing Domain our host spoke about some rare trees on that site where in days gone by there was a cricket pitch. At least one of our members recalled playing cricket there. We then moved on to view the wetland area being developed on a terrace above the river. The wetland features some interesting species and is providing a wonderful habitat for bird life and regeneration. An opportunity was taken to look at a defence bunker built during the Second World War. Our host who has an interest in and extensive knowledge of the history of the district shared fascinating details many going back to early settlement. Further along the farm boundary we saw evidence of the power of the river which had cut in and undermined the high bank taking with it some large trees and fencing. A welcoming host who shared interesting information during our visit to a farm with special features in an historic part of the County all made for a great Field day.

RSA Women’s Section

Ashburton Golf Club

Another gorgeous Saturday saw another big crowd descend on the Brandon. With the temperature forecast to soar in the afternoon, over 50 players decided that a morning round was the way to go. Over 40 “mad dogs” and a couple of Englishmen, then ventured out in the mid-day sun. so all in all the course was full again, which is great to see. Young Denis Mably led the way in the Stableford round, with a massive 46 points. I think the handicappers shears will have been sharpened and a really big snip could be delivered. In second place, some 5 points back, were Greg Fleming, David Fisher, Robert Pawsey and Pete Morrison. In the Property Brokers Shoot out qualifying, I reckon 2 players have already cemented themselves places in the final. Evergreen Bev Chinn has had a couple of 40 pointers, so has got herself in yet another Shootout Final. Could this be her year? And the flying mullet Blair Snowball has scored 78 points so far which has never failed to get a player into the final. We have now had over 70 players attempting to get into the final, which is great for the club and of course a wonderful, thumbs up to the Property Brokers gang. We have three more qualifying rounds, on the next 3 Saturdays. Matt will not be there for the next 2 on the 26th and the 2nd, but just get your cards from the machine and we will be doing starting from the old starters box. Usual start times, morning and afternoon. Everyone welcome, come along and join in the fun. Entries now welcomed for the Hydraulink Brandon Open 36 Holes of stroke and the Harvey Norman Classic 2 day tourney. See website for details. Finally, I would like to thank everyone for the feed back I receive for this blurb, it is nice to know that someone is actually reading it. I would personally like to thank all the club members, employees, board members and volunteers, for all your work through the year. I may be biased, but I believe I am a member of the best kept and best run course in Canterbury with a wonderful eclectic group of members, who are always welcoming, with great stories to tell. Have a brilliant Christmas a superb New Year, get plenty of rest, because next year is looking like it is going to be one of the biggest in the clubs history. Bring it on! See you around. Good golfing.

MSA Petanque Club

The last few weeks have been busy for some of our players. We had 4 take part in the South Island Senior Doubles with Ellen Pithie and her partner finishing 3rd in the Championship. We hosted the Tri Star which is a competition between Wellington, Southern and Canterbury Regions. 2 of our players were in the Canterbury teams and Canterbury retained the Trophy.

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Ashburton Golf Club

Saturday 26 December: A stableford round will be held for the Summer Stableford and third qualifying round of the Property Brokers Shootout. Starting Times: Morning 8.00am and afternoon report at 12.00 noon for a 12.30pm start. Nine hole golfers from 1.30pm

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Proud winner of the Pakeke Lions Christmas Raffle this year was Chris Pratt from Shirley Christchurch with President Jim Martin on the right. Sales of the raffle tickets were buoyant this year being packaged in Santa’s sleigh for the first time. Funds generated from the raffle go to the Pakeke Lions Charitable Trust who distribute funds to the many charitable causes that the club supports. This weekend we hosted 3 Triples Tournaments, previously to have been held during the lock down, and had almost maximum entries. The South Island womens Triples Championship was won by and outside team and Runners up were Jan Guilford and Marion Harrison both from Ashburton and Michelle Saban from Christchurch. Karen Bensdorp was in the team that won the Plate, Rewa Kyle in the Runners up team. Kate Marriott, Adair Jones, and Lyn Whinham won the Bowl. The South Island Mens Triples saw Neville Bensdorp in the team that won the Championship. Mick Little and Jonathan Crum were in the team that won the Bowl. Sunday the Canterbury Triples were held with 19 teams entered. A Christchurch team won the Championship, and Richard Browne was in the team that was runner up. Linda and Graeme Millard and partner won the Plate, and Karen Bensdorp was in the team that was runner up. Jan Guilford was in the team that won the Plate Consolation, and Kate and Peter Marriott and Colin Jones were runners up. Ellen Pithie, Francie Osborne and Shelagh Field won the Bowl. We had 25 of our players take part in events over the week-end and we do thank them for helping make the weekend a success. And our thanks go to all those who helped behind the scenes. No tournament could be a success without this help. Our Closing day is this coming Sunday with 33 already having their names down. Our thanks go to the media for printing our Club News itens and we wish everyone a great Christmas and New Year.

Hearing Association

The final event on the Ashburton Hearing Association’s calendar for 2020 was a Christmas lunch attended by over 50 members. After welcoming those who gathered to celebrate the festive season President Aine Whiting referred to the long and distinguished service given to the Ashburton Hearing Association by Elizabeth Imrie in executive roles over many years. The opportunity was taken to make a presentation to Elizabeth who in reply said she has enjoyed her involvement. While Elizabeth has stepped down from executive duties we are delighted she will remain on our Committee where her input and guidance is always valuable. When offering grace Heather Stewart reminded us enjoying good company and nice food is a blessing. The company was great and the food prepared by Bev Oopthog and her team which was served by members of the R and R Line Dancers Club certainly was very tasty. Santa made an appearance. All those attending assured the dear old man in the red suit they had been good so they each received a gift kindly sponsored by Dulcie Ellis. The lunch was a pleasant way to finish off what has for us, like so many other groups, been a disrupted year although one in which we have managed to stage some worthwhile and enjoyable activities. Our Committee have begun planning a program for 2021. We thank all who have supported us this year and we wish everyone happiness at Christmas and good times in the New Year.

Mid Canterbury Central Friendship Club

President Carl welcomed over 60 members to our Christmas meeting and inducted Richard Giller and Don McKay to the club. Roger Lake gave a report on our very successful club trip to Forest Creek which was taken by 34 men and 2 ladies. Our mini speaker was Lindsay Jones who grew up on his parents farm at Carew along with 6 other members of the family. Transport to school which was over 2 miles away was either by horse, bicycle or walking. He later went to Timaru Boys High School. His marriage to Gabrielle eventuated after a hilarious meeting involving keys to his new car. Farming was his chosen occupation but the tough times in the 1980’s bought about changes, and farm construction became his new direction. They have 4 daughter and 3 grandchildren, one of which is 6’8” tall. He nearly lost his life when he was involved in a train accident. Today he lives in Ashburton and enjoys using his skills doing voluntary work. One of his favourite sayings is “ If you believe in yourself you can do anything”. After morning tea and Christmas cake, we were entertained by Lanae Hill who sang Christmas songs accompanied by husband Bruce on his guitar. The meeting was concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.

MSA Bowling Club

With the green still playing extremely well a host of competition games have been completed on a very even playing surface thanks to the top efforts of green keeper Tony Inwood. We had Richmond Working Men’s Club visit on November 29th for the first leg of our annual challenge for the converted Loftus Cup this trophy dates back to 1956 this year we have taken a good advantage into our return game at Richmond leading 8 games to 6 4 games were drawn. A big thank you to Joyce and John for their efforts in the kitchen along with all the helpers making this day very enjoyable and successful. On the green our championship fours have been completed with Linton Muir along with a Charlie Cleghorn, Neil Stuthridge, Alan Huband taking out this title for this season. Also our Triples championship have been completed with the title going to Mike Skilling, Shane Calder and Trevor Pearce well done. Our club members have been busy over the last month supporting all clubs with their club tournaments with a few being in the prize money. December 4, Ashburton half day triples first go on new green which played very well, saw Colin Dennis, John Argyle and Charlie Cleghorn have 3 wins to finish in 4th place while Dave Muir, Linton Muir, Skip Muir had 2 win to take out 5th place. We hosted the Friday triples December 11 which was taken out by Dave Muir Mike Quinn Robin Petrie in very trying windy conditions. Sunday 13th December Ashburton hosted

the men’s only Milton Cup with Our club team of Mike Skilling, Ray Mitchell Trevor Pearce taking home the silverware. A top effort team. Saturday night sees our Christmas. Get together being held at the main body with good numbers down to attend. On behalf of our club may I wish all a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year.

Netherby Women’s Institute

Netherby W.I. held their last meeting for the year with a Pot Luck Tea. President Adrienne Hodson welcomed 26 members plus Jude Vaughan, Mavis Wilkins and Madeline Hann. Aspirations were recited together. The Motto “Living and Giving make life worth living” was read by Denise Clark. Birthdays: Only 1 birthday for December and 2 for January. Unfortunately, Marjorie Trewavas, June Jones and Molly Amos were not present but we still sang Happy Birthday. Nominations for Mid Canterbury Federation were called for and Denise Clark and Joan Henderson both accepted. Also, Netherby members were also asked to consider taking a position on the committee for 2021. A 50-year badge was presented to Bevley Jackson by Jude Vaughan. At the conclusion of the meeting Grace was recited and we all enjoyed a delicious variety of food. Background music was played by Madeline Hann (Secretaries granddaughter) during the evening. Perhaps the highlight of the evening was the arrival of Santa (Murray Early) with Mother Christmas (Catherine Thomas) and his elf (Madeline Hann). After we had recited “I’m a little teapot” and “Ho, Ho, Ho,” a few times gifts were randomly handed out that had been brought in by members. Jean Colclough our Link Member from Whitechapel and Inglewood in Great Britain sent her greetings. She also mentioned that their meetings had been stopped since March because of Covid. They had their 85th birthday and many members “zoomed” in with a glass of wine and cake. She also enclosed their version of “These are a few of my favourite things” which follows: Botox and nose drops and needles for knitting, Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings, Bundles of magazines tied up in string, These are a few of my favourite things. Cadillacs and cataracts, Hearing aids and glasses, Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses, Pacemakers, golf carts and porches and swings, These are a few of my favourite things. When the pipes leak, When the bones creak, When the knees go bad, I simply remember my favourite things. And then I don’t feel so bad. Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions, No spicy hot food cooked with onions, Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring, These are a few of my favourite things. Back pain, confused brains and no need for sinnin’, Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin’, And we won’t mention our short shrunken frames, When we re-

President Colleen Hands welcomed members to the Christmas dinner, on Wednesday, December 16 at the RSA. She gave birthday wishes to those a December or January birthday. Kelly Rose Blackburn was thanked for decorating the Christmas Cake. The February 2021 outing on Wednesday, February 3 is to go to Lake Hood – by share cars. To leave the RSA at 11am. There will be a list on the RSA noticeboard from early January, Names in place by Friday, January 27. Margaret Ritchie cut the Christmas Cake. Lenise said Grace. Menu; ham, chicken, new potatoes and carrots, peas, pumpkin, cauliflower and white sauce, pineapple, mustard and gravy followed by pavlova, fruit salad and ice cream. It was a lovely meal. Colleen thanked the kitchen ladies. Raffles were won by Kelly Rose Blackburn and Melva Clucas. We were entertained by Lanae and Bruce Hill and Sammie Muckle. Lovely singing to guitars and at times harmonica. A good mix of well-known Christmas songs and some humour. The entertainers wished us a Merry Christmas. Colleen thanked them for giving time to come and sing to us and she and the committee wished all present a happy Christmas and holiday time. We had tea and coffee and Christmas cake to end a really lovely evening.

Run And Walk Ashburton

The first Saturday of December is always known as ‘Kepler weekend’, and this year was no exception with four members travelling to Te Anau to take up the 60km Challenge and the 27km Grunt. For the fourth time in their 33-year history an alternate course was put in place due to bad weather predicted. Whilst initially a disappointment everyone quickly accepted it was a privilege to be on a start line given what 2020 had thrown us. The Grunt course was unaffected, other than a twohour delayed start. The Challenge comprised an up and back to Luxmore Hut, then an out and back to Motorau, this cut out going across the tops where exposure to changeable mountain weather is greater. Looking for the positives in this altered course were seeing the winners in action which was quite a buzz. Another bonus was cheering on other competitors you knew, the downside however was sharing the track with many and keeping left to allow others past, again a small price to pay in order to compete! The weather was fine when the Challenge began at 7am, then the rain made an appearance on the climb to Luxmore Hut with most scrambling for their jackets. From the clearing to the Hut and back it was bitterly cold and wet, and a good rumbling of thunder thrown in. The rain stuck around for a good while but eventually the sun came out and the wet weather gear was no longer required. Ashlea Norris competing in her sixth Kepler Challenge, and her second alternate route course finished in a very speedy time of 7:02:22. Alison Conway competing in her fifth Challenge was chuffed to make it home in 9:23:56, finally obtaining her five-year medal! The Grunt competitors got underway at 9am. This allowed for a good number of the earlier start to be off this part of the track and less people they had to give way to. Unfortunately, they had rain for their start time which also made the track muddier having already had several hundred feet run across it. The rain continued for some time but had stopped by the time most reached Luxmore Hut. By the time they reached the finish line the sun was shining and a lovely clear day. Merv Gilbert this year turned his attention to the Grunt making this his 26th Kepler event. For a man who every year tells us it’s his last, we all know he just can’t stay away - Merv came home in a mighty fine time of 4:14:32. After several years supporting his wife, John Conway decided it was time to sign up for the Grunt and see for himself why everyone raves about this event. We are pleased to report he is ‘hooked’ and completed his first Grunt in an impressive 3:25:44. It was a family affair for the Conway’s this year with youngest daughter Laura Carlson also competing in the Grunt making it her fourth Kepler event. Let’s see come Saturday July 3 2021 how many will be sitting at their computers eagerly awaiting go live registration at 6:30am!! Until next time, keep moving everyone.

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Are you an outstanding reporter looking for a new challenge in public-interest journalism? Ashburton Guardian, with the support of RNZ and NZ On Air, is hiring a multimedia journalist to join the Local Democracy Reporting (LDR) programme. You will be covering local authorities and other publiclyfunded organisations, but also going out and talking to the people affected by these organisations’ decisions, sharing their stories, and coming up with your own stories on similar topics. You will report to Ashburton Guardian’s Editor. You will receive extra training and support from RNZ, and your work will be made available at the same time to all of the programme’s media partners, including RNZ. We are looking for someone with as many of the following qualities as possible. You don’t need all of these to apply, but you do need to have at least two years’ experience in daily news journalism. • • • • • • •

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Eastfield Health, 135 Tancred Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice Friday (Christmas day) until 8am Saturday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Moore Street Medical Centre, 254 Moore Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice Saturday (Boxing day) until 8am Sunday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Please bring your Community Services Card. All non New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, New Zealanders should bring some form of ID.

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TRADES, SERVICES

SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING - Vehicles-homesoffices. Phone Craig Rogers 307 6347 - 027 258 0884 or 0800 TINTER. NEW Potatoes, $2kg. Member of Master Tinters Rakaia. Please phone NZ. Follow us on facebook Alistair 021 0258 8194. www.windowtinder.co.nz

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Emergency Dentist

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Alcoholics Anonymous

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Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team.

Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis

Support. Phone 03 364 8791

Victims Support Group

24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846). Direct dials to a volunteer.

Canterbury Dried Foods Ltd is based at Wakanui, Ashburton. We are looking for a Night Shift Forklift Operator, on a four on four off roster; 12 hour shifts 6pm – 6am. Full Time, Fixed Term January 2021 to June 2021 Previous factory experience desirable; previous experience on a forklift essential. For further details please contact the HR Manager. Lyn Foord (0223260883) or email lyn@canterburydriedfoods.co.nz

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Pharmacies

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ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Residential Area: Mon - Fri 5pm

Information Centre

Lifeline

Methven - Saturday and public holidays 10am until 2.30pm. Phone 302 8955 or isite@midcanterburynz.com

coMMunity ServiceS

Dog, Stock & Noise Control

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133. Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Animal Welfare Centre

Toll-free: 0800 353 353.

Art Gallery

Ashburton Museum

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890. Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm. Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

EA Networks Centre - Pools

20 River Terrace - phone 03 308 4020. WEEKEND HOURS: Sat and Sun 7am - 7pm. Public holidays 10am - 5pm.

Ashburton Operations Centre ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 5pm POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 2pm

aniMal ServiceS

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service. All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Veterinarians

ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, 149 Cameron Street, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben Hallenstein. Full emergency service all weekend. VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies. VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Cnr East Street and Seafield Road, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies. CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Cody Wong. Vet Ent and Vet Life operate a joint after-hours SMALL animal emergency service. To use this service please phone your vet as usual.

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

DEATHS

STONE Beverley Joan – On December 18, 2020. Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 82 years. Loved mother and mother-inlaw of Warren and Tracey, Grant and Jennifer, Deborah, and Sharyn. Loved grandmother of her 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren and beloved sister of Pat Scobie. Messages to the Stone family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Beverley’s request a private cremation has been held.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CHAMBERS, Joyce Barbara – Rodney and Karen, Darryl and Cathie, Rosemary and Shayne, and families sincerely thank all those who supported us by sending flowers, cards, letters and phone calls during our loss of a special Mum and Nanna. Thank you to all that attended her funeral service and celebrated her life. As many addresses are unknown please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

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Wednesday: Morning low cloud, then thickening high cloud. Scattered rain developing from afternoon, more widespread in the evening. Northeasterly breezes. Thursday: Scattered rain, then showers with a southerly change from late morning. Some showers possibly heavy in the afternoon. Winds dying out at night. Friday: Cloudy with scattered showers. Southerlies, turning northeast in the afternoon.

Around The Region Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

6am SWEATY BETTY’S. Circuit training in St David’s Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. 10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street, Methven. 10am - 4pm CHRISTMAS TREE REMEMBRANCE. Remember a family member or friend by putting a message on a star and placing on the tree. $2. Last opportunity today. Altrusa International of Ashburton. In the Arcade outside The China Shop, Tancred Street end. 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 7pm HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Christmas Eve service at Lagmhor Church led by Rev Johanna Warren, all welcome. Lagmhor Church.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25

9am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Morning worship at Thomson Street, Tinwald led by Rev Johanna Warren, all welcome. 127 Thomson Street, Tinwald. 9am

METHODIST CHURCH.

ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Christmas morning worship, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am

ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Thursday: Some rain, then showers with a southerly change from late morning. Winds dying out at night. MAX 21 MIN

Canterbury High Country

Wednesday: Thickening high cloud. Rain developing about the divide from late morning, possibly heavy. Periods of rain elsewhere from afternoon. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: Light at first, northwesterly 35 km/h developing in the morning, rising to 60 km/h north of Mt Hutt in the evening. Freezing level: Above 3000m, lowering to 2700m later. Thursday: Morning rain, possibly heavy about the divide, followed by showers. Showers easing in the evening. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: Light, but northwest 50 km/h at times north of Mt Hutt. Freezing level: About 2600m at first, rising above 3000m about and north of Arthur’s Pass. Friday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Southwesterlies dying out.

ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven. 10am - 4pm CHRISTMAS TREE REMEMBRANCE. Remember a family member or friend by putting a message on a star and placing on the tree. $2. Daily from now until Thursday 24 December. Altrusa International of Ashburton. In the Arcade outside The China Shop, Tancred Street end. 1.30pm - 4pm ASHBURTON WOODWORKS (INC). All interested and likeminded people welcome to come and take a look. Open Wednesday’s and Saturdays. Plains Railway, Maronan Road.

7pm ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Children’s Twilight Christmas service. Park Street. 8pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Christmas Eve service at Greenstreet Community Church. Greenstreet. 8.30pm HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Christmas Eve service at Oxford Street led by Rev Johanna Warren, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street. 9pm ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Christmas Eucharist, Thomson Street. 11pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Christmas Eve supper followed by Christmas Eve worship. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 11.15pm ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Christmas Midnight Eucharist, Park Street.

Christmas day family service led by Rev Eric Mattock, all welcome, Sinclair Centre, Park Street. 10am

ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Christmas Eucharist, Park Street. 10am - 4pm

NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing, Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven. (closed public holidays). 1pm - 3pm

Christmas Day service with Rev Heather Kennedy, service held at the Paterson’s Chapel, Cox Street. 9.30am

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ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. (closed public holidays).

Friday: Mostly cloudy. A few showers from morning. Southerlies, turning northeast in the afternoon. MAX

Readings to 4pm Tuesday

Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 20.9 Minimum 13.7 Grass min 13.7 24hr Rain mm 0.8 12.8 Month to date SE 24 Wind km/h 2:37pm Strongest gust Sun hrs on Mon 0.0 179.9 Month to date

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Tides, Sun and Moon Wednesday

Thursday

Ashburton H 12:01pm 12:25am 12:50pm Mouth L 5:41am 6:15pm 6:34am 7:02pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

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Testing the waters

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MIDWEEK SPORT

Jack Jones’ decisive try in the College game was one of the more memorable rugby moments of the year.

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It was one of the more unforgettable rugby moments of the year. And for many rugby buff, there was no better try in 2020 than the one scored by Methven teen Jack Jones.

His decisive try for Christ’s College’s 1st XV in the annual grudge match with Christchurch Boys’ High back in July was named Sky Fans Try of the Year at last week’s New Zealand Rugby Awards. Jones’ five pointer beat out other noteworthy nominations, including Ngani Laumape (Hurricanes v Blues) and Ardie Savea (All Blacks v Wallabies) and several

others from the rugby year. It was a titanic encounter between the traditional schoolboy rugby foes which was won by Christ’s 28-27. However it was Jones’ try – with six minutes left on the clock and six points behind – which became the focal point of the clash which was televised on Sky. Jones, who had come on as a front row

replacement, received an offload in centre field, before breaking three tackles and straightening on a 25m run en route to the goalposts before diving over. He was then mobbed by team-mates and hundreds of Christ’s College supporters in striking scenes. There is a video on Youtube of the try looped over a 60-minute duration.

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