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Christmas miracle The joy of life captured in the face of miracle baby Caleb Sostinto with his mum, Jacqueline Muncal, from Hinds. Caleb and brother Jax were among the youngest and smallest registered twins in New Zealand to have survived premature birth.

But a special first birthday party before Christmas was tinged with sadness.

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SHOP smart SHOP loca Transforming the ‘Flash Ash’ Owner wants it to be the community’s heart, soul Malcolm Hopwood Taking over the administration of Hotel Ashburton in 2018 was only part of the deal for businessman Johny Singh. To make it really work, he had to own the bricks and mortar.

So, on March 15, 2021, he bought the building from the formerly named Ashburton Licensing Trust and started to realise his dream.

“I knew I had to purchase it outright because I needed to control the cost of the building and run it efficiently,” Singh said.

“I’m now able to use my vision to develop it further.”

In the nine months that have followed he’s progressively started the upgrade to transform it back to, what he calls, the great hotel it used to be.

To achieve that, and to retain his existing customers, he decided to shop local.

The installation of air conditioning in 34 of the rooms, the paint and décor and new bedding were achieved locally, using Ashburton tradies.

Singh also purchases fuel and refreshment supplies from local outlets and seeks staff to fill vacancies from among Mid Canterbury people.

But by no means is the upgrade complete. The work is ongoing as Singh closely watches the budget so he can achieve everything over a period of months and years.

“I have exacting standards and want the hotel to be the best in Mid Canterbury,” he said.

Covid-19 has naturally delayed progress and there’ve been times when the hotel, dubbed the Flash Ash by locals, was in survival mode, but never once has Singh had to reduce staff or limit his vision for what he wants to achieve.

“It’s been a successful purchase. I have happy staff and customers,” he said.

To remain viable, Singh has relied on local support and patronage.

“When no-one was travelling during

Hotel Ashburton owner-operator, Johny Singh, and reservations manager, Rachel Wilson, support the Ashburton Guardian’s Shop Smart, Shop Local campaign.

Covid, we did well here,’’ he said.

“Local people visited our restaurant and bar, booked our facilities and held their milestones, such as weddings, graduations and Christmas parties in our conference rooms.

“Their revenue kept us going. Without them, I wouldn’t have survived.

“People have always been proud of the Flash Ash and stayed local.”

In addition to Ashburton patronage, the hotel has retained its regulars such as truckies, who park their vehicles overnight as they travel the South Island, and the harness racing community, who

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Now the borders have relaxed, Johny and his staff welcomed domestic tourists, who spend the day in Christchurch, then break their journey in Ashburton on the way to Mount Cook or Queenstown.

“We get a lot of repeat business,” he said.

“However, our main income comes from local use, the service clubs who hold their meetings in one of the conference rooms, the major sporting and entertainment events or those who come

for a drink or casual meal.”

For that reason, the Ashburton Guardian’s Shop Smart, Shop Local campaign was very important to Singh and his 42 staff.

Next year there are further structural improvements, regular entertainment planned, ongoing use of the eight conference rooms, a seasonal menu without fine dining prices and specials, such as hot pool parties and casual breakfasts for everyone.

“We’re here for the customer. We want the Hotel Ashburton to be their heart and soul,” he said.

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Local support truly humbling Daryl Holden Thank you.

Just two words and they’re as heartfelt as they come from Ashburton House of Travel owner-operator Maxine Whiting, whose business wouldn’t have survived the Covid-decimated past two years without community support.

“These past 21 months have most certainly been the hardest in my 35-plus years as a travel agent,’’ said Whiting, the Ashburton House of Travel branch owner for 12 years.

“But I have been truly humbled by the support I have received and continue to receive from the local community.’’

That sort of support – people coming in to book domestic trips and just coming in to say hello – has been the backbone of communities like Ashburton for decades because local people just looked out and cared for each other.

That’s why, with so many Ashburton businesses finding it tough and needing help, that Whiting was such a devotee of the Guardian’s Shop Smart, Shop Local – Put Your $ Where Your Heart Is Campaign.

“Shop local and support local moving forward is what I believe is necessary as we look to rebuild businesses in Mid Canterbury.’’

Whiting and consultant Sara Webster were rebuilding and improving their business, having updated booking systems and their operations to meet the new travel world they operate in and must be on top of because of ever-changing Covid-19 environments.

They’ll continue to rely on community support after the travel business was literally brought to its knees because of the pandemic and border shutdowns early last year. They were tough times for those trying to make a living out

Fast facts Who: Maxine Whiting What: House of Travel Ashburton owneroperator for 12 years Where: 242a East Street Phone: 307-8762 Been in the business: More than 35 years.

Was a House of Travel Ashburton original in November 1987.

Maxine’s travel tips – what she always takes on holiday Sense of Adventure Sunscreen Insect Repellent My togs Comfy walking shoes and my jandals of tourism, but now there’s light at the end of Whiting’s travel tunnel and it’s not a runaway locomotive heading her way.

Whiting said she had every confidence that the people of Mid Canterbury would return to international travel mode as soon as they could because it was in “our DNA”.

“I am excited when customers pop into the East Street store and a discussion begins on travel for 2022 and beyond,’’ Whiting said.

“This gives me a glimmer of what is to come.’’

Whiting said people were simply desperate to get “on that plane” and have a well-deserved overseas break. She was also particularly excited for families, who had been unable to see each other because of border closures and Covid-19 lockdowns.

“For many, it is now two years or longer since they have hugged a grandchild,’’ Whiting said.

“For some, a new grandchild has arrived during this time.’’

Ashburton House of Travel owner-operator Maxine Whiting: “... I have been truly humbled by the support I have received and continue to receive from the local community.’’

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Brothers in arms. Forever Daryl Holden

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t was a Filipino birthday celebration in rural Mid Canterbury like no other.

Tinged with happiness and sadness, raw emotion wrapped together in one innocent bundle and with memories of a tragic death still too fresh.

The special bundle was little Caleb Sostinto, a miracle baby, who defied medical science to reach his first birthday on December 21.

He and brother Jax, from Hinds, were among the youngest registered twins in New Zealand to have survived premature birth, being born at 24 weeks and two days’ gestation, which was well short of a normal pregnancy term of 40 weeks.

“He is a miracle because it is rare for a baby being born that early to not have major complications like being blind, deaf or having major brain damage,’’ his mother Jacqueline Muncal said, holding her precious young son, whose feet were swaying and kicking excitedly like he was ready to take on life itself.

“And some babies may also have neurological problems like seizures.’’

Caleb, decked out in his trendy party-themed Hawaiian shirt and wee white sneakers, and with a squinty grin that could light up a room, looked happy and content as about 30 friends danced, sang and enjoyed a traditional Filipino Christmas feast and birthday in his honour.

Well, not just in Caleb’s honour, of course, because this was also about Jax looking down from heaven.

Reason to smile: Parents Jeffrey Sostinto and Jacqueline Muncal proudly posing with Caleb Sostinto at a cherished first birthday party.

On December 29 last year, just eight days after being born, Jax died in the neonatal intensive care unit at Christchurch Women’s Hospital. Like many micro-preemies, who are babies born weighing less than 800 grams or before 26 weeks gesta-

tion, there was little that doctors could do for him. Weighing just 630 grams when he was born – about the same as a block of butter – and being able to fit into the hand of most adults, he drifted away in the arms of his dad, Jeffrey Sostinto. He and Jacqueline had agreed with doctors to turn off his life support because there was nothing they could do.

But somehow Caleb survived after also being born on the absolute margin of survivability, being so extraordinarily fragile and with so many complications.

“I think he is free from long term issues.

“He loves tummy time, rolling and kicking. He just started to learn to crawl just last week.’’

For feeding, he still relies on a thin, soft gastric tube, which passes through his nostril, down the back of his throat, through his oesophagus (food pipe) and into his stomach. But in February, he’ll undergo a gastrostomy operation to insert a tube into his stomach because long-term nasogastric feeding isn’t safe.

Caleb had become adept at

am feeling happy and blessed seeing “ ICaleb well. But sad and longing for Jax, wishing he could also be here with us celebrating their birthday.

A good grip: Caleb Sostinto’s tiny hand grips his mum’s finger shortly after being born.

He suffered a brain haemorrhage, developed a sepsis blood infection that could have easily ended his life and there were fears that he may have permanent vision or hearing problems due to complications of prematurity.

For four months he stayed mostly in his incubator, the mechanical ventilator helping him breathe by pumping oxygen into his tiny lungs.

Every day he survived was cherished. Every month was a blessing from God, according to Jacqueline, who moved from the Philippines with Jeffrey to start a new life in Hinds 10 years ago.

Fast forward to his birthday party and he really is a miracle on legs.

“He is healthy and progressing well,’’ Jacqueline said.

yanking the tube out, causing nose bleeds and risking serious internal damage. The operation would be a major moment.

“I won’t need to swaddle him (wrap him tightly in blankets to restrict his movement) at night. I won’t need to restrain his hands or carry him all day.’’

If it were not for the sight of his gastric tube, you would hardly believe just what Caleb had gone through, how lucky he was to be the centre of attention.

Even his mum said he looked “healthy and normal, like he wasn’t born premature’’.

“I am feeling happy and blessed seeing Caleb well,’’ she said.

“But sad and longing for Jax, wishing he could also be here with us celebrating their birthday.’’

Jax was certainly there in spirit.

A happy first birthday Caleb and Jax sign sat above a table with a cake with two tiny teddy bears on top, sitting beside a number one.

The feast, quite poignantly, included a traditional Filipino celebration meal of a pork spit-roast.

Except, there were two spitroasts. One for each baby boy.

That’s just as dad had promised would happen when he knew Jacqueline was having twins.

Yesterday, though, was another tough, emotional day – the anniversary of Jax’s death.

At their home in Hinds, Jacqueline, Jeffrey and their other children, Chloe Sostinto, 4, and Kyle Muncal, 18, lit a candle and prayed as one for Jax. It was a private family moment, coming days after they had rightly celebrated Caleb’s first birthday. But it was a celebration with a double-edged sword because joy was mixed with grief. It should have involved both twins, but it didn’t.

Well, in Jacqueline and Jeffrey’s mind, they’ll beg to differ. They’ll tell you that the party and the occasion very much involved both twins. As it would every year, a celebration and remembrance of unique siblings.

And medical record books would agree. They would always show that Caleb and Jax Sostinto were no ordinary twins because of how small they were and how early they arrived, even if they remained alive together for just for a short time.

But brothers in arms they’ll always be. Forever linked. Forever loved. That was obvious at the most special of first birthday parties.

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Hot rods come out to play

All lined up to put on a show. It was just a shame the weather couldn’t play ball for the biennial Rods at Methven Show on Tuesday. While many braved the elements and turned out for the event, vehicle owners will no doubt be looking at a lot of cleaning and polishing duties to get their pride and joys back to pristine condition.

Wagons lined up in a row . . .

Umbrellas were the order of the day.

Vickie Walker and Ted Maginness with a 1955 Studebaker Conestoga.

Jay Elliot and his 1958 Chevrolet Delivery.

Jason Gourlay and Steve Hill next to their matching AP5 Chrysler Valiants.

Annmarie McCloy and a 1929 Ford Model A.

Classic way to celebrate New Year Malcolm Hopwood Two American classic cars will celebrate the New Year with a run around Mid Canterbury.

Trevor and Craig Begg’s six-cylinder 1937 Chevrolet will make its first run on its reconditioned motor from the Ashburton Vintage Car Clubrooms on Maronan Road, to Methven, then to Peter Ethridge’s lifestyle property in Greenstreet before returning to the clubrooms for a barbecue at night.

Graeme Stevens’ Straight 8 Buick, a veteran of runs and rallies, will also make the same journey, cruising at 95 to 100kph around the Ashburton District.

They’re part of the annual run where about 30 vintage, veteran and classic cars bring in the New Year in convoy around the rural roads on Saturday.

For Begg, past chairman of the club, the journey is special. His 1937 Chev was bought new from Canada by his grandmother, Emily Begg, then sold to a variety of owners before Trevor bought it 12 years ago.

“It’s a family car that holds all sorts of memories and I wanted it back,” he said. “I

Michael Danielson and his 2009 Dodge Challenger.

Flick it Trevor Begg (left) and Graeme Stevens try out the running boards of their classic cars ready for the first Vintage Car Club run on New Year’s Day. Craig Begg is in the passenger seat. have a love of vehicles of that era.”

The Chev was off the road for nearly a year while Trevor sourced fresh parts from America, but now it’s “ready to roll”.

Graeme’s 1838 Buick was originally bought by Annie Hope, a publican’s wife from Dunedin. While it might look straight out of a gangster movie, he has no knowl-

edge of it being used for sly grog runs to South Otago.

Graeme, who’s club captain, said his Buick brings back childhood memories of when he grew up in his dad’s Ford V8.

“My buzz is getting out, having a run and catching up with old friends. These cars are easy to drive,” he said.

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That’s 2021 all wrapped up!

Jo Luxton

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t’s been a big year and, as 2021 winds to an end, I wanted to take this chance to reflect on the year that has been and to thank you all for your ongoing support of our wonderful wee community.

2021 marks my first full year as the MP for Rangitata and I am privileged every day to represent the Rangitata Electorate both in the community here, and up in Wellington. During this year I have opened an office in Ashburton, retained our office in Timaru and brought together a team to support constituents in your issues, concerns and questions.

Supporting local leaders in their mahi where I can is a huge part of my work and the announcement around the Ashburton Rail Hub has been a real highlight for me this year.

I’m thrilled that we have been able to bring together a partnership with Wareings, KiwiRail and the Council to triple rail freight capacity in Ashburton, with $2 million being invested into the Rail Hub to unlock a $14 million upgrade to freight operations.

I am so pleased to have been involved in helping to get more trucks off the road, reducing emissions, and supporting our local economy.

Another highlight was seeing the Opuke Thermal Pools open.

This is an outstanding facility for our District which received a 50 per cent funding boost through the Provincial Growth Fund.

These pools will help provide another level of resilience to the local community. Secret Santa was kind enough to get me a voucher to the pools and I cannot wait to try them out!

This year the Ashburton District has shown resilience and fortitude in the face of the devastating flood events. It was very clear at the time that there would be huge damage and that the recovery and clean up would take some time, and the Government announced an additional $4 million flood recovery fund.

I know we still have a way to go with the recovery, and I want to thank the local community leaders, experts and people affected who are helping to ensure the distribution of funds is fair and equitable and who are getting on

inspecting the flood damage at the Ashburton River Bridge in May with Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown. with the recovery work after the flooding.

I am so pleased that we are investing to protect and enhance some of the South Island’s most unique habitats and restore the health of the Rangitata River.

Two projects focusing on the Lower Rangitata, led by Te Runanga o Arowhenua, and on the Upper Rangitata, spearheaded by the Upper Rangitata Gorge Landcare Group will see $16 million invested. I love our iconic braided rivers which are home to a range of special birds and unique landscapes only found in a few other places globally. This is important work, critical to the survival of our area’s biodiversity and highlights the important role farmers have in caring for the land.

Outside of Covid-19 related inquiries, one of the biggest issues we saw through the office was from employers and workers seeking certainty around residency and security of workforce.

I relayed these stories to my colleagues in Wellington and am pleased with the new one-off resAshburton District Mayor Neil Brown, Rangitata MP Jo Luxton and Te Runanga o Arowhenua’s Te Wera King at the sod-turning ceremony of the Walnut Ave upgrade project in August.

Regional Economic Development and Tourism Minister Stuart Nash and Jo Luxton at the opening of the Opuke Thermal Pools and Day Spa in November.

ident visa category that will see up to 165,000 migrants on a certain pathway to residency. This provides certainty for Rangitata businesses and families so they can plan into the future.

On a personal note some of you will be aware that we moved from Hinds to Timaru at the start of the year. I miss Hinds, and my friends and family in the area, but am enjoying settling into Timaru, and really enjoying the very quick 10 minute drive to the airport (especially on my weekly late night return flights from Wellington!).

I want to also acknowledge the support and concern I received

when I took a spell of personal leave earlier in the year to be with my mother who was very ill. It is a privilege to be in a role that allowed me to take the time I needed to support my family.

Throughout my leave my offices remained open and continued working to support community members with their concerns.

Over the past couple of years, people across Aotearoa have worked hard to look out for each other, here in Rangitata we have faced the challenges head-on and just gotten on with it. Thank you, again, for keeping each other safe through the pandemic and through the floods and other

life events. It’s a testament to our community’s commitment to keep us all as safe as possible and with the new way of managing Covid.

We’re now able to look forward to another great Mid Canterbury summer, and I look forward to more opportunities in 2022.

Jo Luxton is a Labour MP. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

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Caleb Sostinto truly is a miracle baby C

aleb Sostinto will no doubt be told many times in years to come that he really was a miracle baby.

It’s not a description that should be thrown around lightly, but in Caleb’s case it’s a perfect fit.

Because as you would have seen on the front cover, and read on page 4, the Hinds toddler has achieved a very big milestone in what is quite a remarkable story.

He’s turned one. No big deal, you say? Well, think again.

Medical science initially gave Caleb little chance of making it to his first birthday after he and brother Jax Sostinto were among the youngest and smallest registered twins in New Zealand to have survived premature birth.

They were born at 24 weeks and two days’ gestation.Well short of a normal pregnancy term of 40 weeks.

Daryl Holden Caleb weighed just 565 grams, Jax 630. That’s about the same as a block of butter and they could fit into the hand of most adults.

The boys were so small that a wedding ring would have fitted around their arms. Their eyes were fused shut and they were put straight on ventilators, with mum, Jacqueline Muncal, and dad, Jeffrey Sostinto, only able to check on them through the glass of their incubators in the neonatal intensive care unit at Christchurch Women’s Hospital.

Tragically, Jax lasted only eight days before slipping away, his life

support being turned off after doctors said there was no more they could do for him.

But somehow Caleb survived, defying the odds to do so.

Not only that, but there appears to be no long-term health complications that normally accompany micro-preemies, who are babies born weighing less than 800 grams or before 26 weeks’ gestation.

He has no sight issues, his hearing is good, there’s no brain damage after he had suffered a cerebral haemorrhage at birth.

Brain haemorrhages are graded from 1-4, with four being the worst. Caleb had a two.

“He is a miracle,’’ his mother said at the most memorable of first birthday parties in Mid Canterbury last week.

It was a party I attended, an invite from Jacqueline and Jeffrey

being an unexpected surprise and a real honour.

It’s not the sort of thing that happens to journos. I simply told their very personal story of hope, sadness and love. They wanted to share it with others to show that if you’re brave enough, and never lose hope, that life can eventually go on.

That was also the feeling at the party, which attracted about 30 of their closest Filipino friends.

It was also an early Christmas celebration that left quite an impression.

There was yummy food wherever you looked, traditional Filipino dishes that would normally mark the festive occasion back in their home country in the Philippines. The food included two traditional Filipino celebration dishes of pork spit-roasts – one for each boy – as Jeffrey promised

would happen at the twins’ first birthday when the pregnancy news was confirmed.

There was a bouncy castle for the little ones, a structured programme of events to follow, starting with a formal welcome, a prayer, songs, dances, games, photos and present swapping.

And fun. Lots of fun.

Importantly, there was also time to really remember why they had come together. For the twins.

We sang happy birthday, politely not reciting either boy’s name in one of many touching moments in an occasion that really was my Christmas highlight.

It was a Filipino celebration delivered with class and respect, the perfect way to honour and remember twin boys and a family, who’ve left an impression on many for their courage and tenacity. Yours truly included.

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May 2021 At the end of each year, Guardian staff choose the best of the year’s photos to share with you all and reminisce.

Members of the Bradfords team, Kees Donaldson, Bob George, Dave Leslie, and Neil Ub Express chairlift.

Above – Senior firefighter Warren Maslin inspects the scene of a major house fire in Hampstead.

Below – Hospice Mid Canterbury’s new facility was opened with the ribbon cutting featuring Lorraine Sparrow, Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown, Kate Murney, Gendy and Izzie Davies, Zara Lawson, David Heal, and Murray Wackrow.

Martin Nordqvist was among those in the Methven community that were never sure where the old chairs in the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall came from, but are glad they were finally replaced.

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Above – Peter Gluyas, Jenny Watson, and Bruce Bell reinacted the walk that they did 50 years ago. As they walked from their old schools to the current Ashburton College premises on Thursday May 6th 1971.

Below – Evan Grooby and David Galletly with a 1924 model T owned by his dad Ron at the Ashburton Vintage Car Club’s Swap Meet as part of Wheels Week 2021.

Methven Rugby Club’s oldest player Colin Watson and youngest in Archer Stone cut the cake at the 12th Jubilee.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, December 30, 2021

Bright future for Highgrove Local connections in for a fun ride

Matt Markham Leading horseman John Dunn has sounded a warning to anyone holding aspirations of trotting feature success in the coming months.

And for the all-Mid Canterbury contingent in the ownership of exciting trotter Highgrove, that can only mean that good things are ahead.

The showy chestnut put on a masterclass at Ashburton just prior to Christmas for Dunn and his trainers, father Robert and wife Jenna, when smashing the clock and a smart field of young trotters in his first appearance for six months, winning by an increasing 12 length margin over the 1700 metres.

The gelding, by Love You out of Focus On Me, has always been a raw talent, but some time on the sidelines appears to have worked the oracle, and there’s a lot of fun to be had in the coming months as he attacks trotting features across the country in a revamped calendar of racing, with the season officially beginning on January 1.

That means that his owners, Alan and Ian Neumann, Vinnie Neumann, Emma Hintz and Brent Clarke should be getting ready to hit the road and follow

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Highgrove in full flight when winning by 12 lengths at Ashburton last week. their latest star around.

“That little bit of time off after the Jewels at the end of last season has worked wonders for him,” Dunn said after the win last

week. “He’s strengthened up a lot as a horse, but I think he might have matured a wee bit too, which will help him as he used to get a little ahead of himself at

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Fonts De L’algar 57 Gelato Rohan Mudhoo (7) (A1) 57 Roc Music J D Laking (10) 57 Mozzarella Ms K Williams (5) 56 Dauphine 54 Ophelia Rose S Toolooa (1) (A3) 54 Lovebug A Comignaghi (9) 54

5 55754 Kudos De Sothys S Muniandy (10) 58.5 6 30759 Red Sunday C W Johnson (14) 58.5 7 x8605 Carisbrook C A Campbell (6) 58.5 8 0x097 Guard Of Honor J D Laking (5) 58.5 9 00x80 La Forza 58.5 10 5004 Royal Khan K Chowdhoory (2) (A1) 56.5 11 33659 Voralto C K Kwo (3) 56.5 B M Murray (7) 56.5 R4 McKeown Petroleum (Bm65) $12,000 1800m 12 58470 Diceland 13 x0944 Double Prosperity 58.5 13:54 14 5060 Seraphic 58.5 1 75 Saigon Hot Night D R Bothamley (10) 59 2 56005 Waimate Bill A Bohorun (1) (A3) 59 R6 Cochranes Farm Machinery-Bm74 $12,000 1400m 3 50097 Just Tickety Boo J D Laking (3) 58.5 15:04 R2 Commodore Hotel Mdn $12,000 1200m 12:44 4 x7050 Goodonyamate J R Lowry (11) 58 1 51491 Our Echo A Comignaghi (7) 59.5 1 Raghallaigh L Callaway (2) 58.5 5 0x958 Vulture Street Ms K Williams (8) 58 2 38656 Cetus K Chowdhoory (1) (A1) 59 2 x4086 Bodyguard T R Moseley (5) 57 6 x8360 Float S Muniandy (5) 57.5 3 78283 Goodanya 59 3 759x8 Copy That 57 7 609x4 Mistletoe C W Johnson (9) 56.5 4 570x4 Zelenski 59 4 4080 Justanace K Chowdhoory (8) (A1) 57 8 8x2x0 Uphold C A Campbell (4) 56.5 5 x8421 Zouluminous S Toolooa (2) (A3) 57.5 5 6 Sport Mode 57 56 6 42010 Linedanceking A Balloo (3) 57 6 25582 Meritorious I Montes De Oca (1) (A1) 56.5 9 00x08 Prendido L Callaway (2) 10 805 Belindabella K Mudhoo (6) 54.5 7 2008 Hee’s Our Secret B M Murray (6) 56.5 7 0000x Bealey Inn 56.5 11 8560x Last Letter G A Jogoo (7) 54 8 x8846 I Am A Rock K Mudhoo (10) 55.5 8 3080x Chamonix A Balloo (6) 56.5 12 00x04 Veneto C K Kwo (12) 54 9 96753 A Little Vague G A Jogoo (9) 54 9 78x95 Roussanne A Comignaghi (7) 55 10 0x004 Light Up C W Johnson (4) 54 10 92606 Lucybelle Rohan Mudhoo (4) (A1) 55 R5 Benmore Merinos Mdn $12,000 1800m 14:29 1 86x92 Listenlikethieves D R Bothamley (8) 58.5 R7 Coupland’s Bakeries Mdn $12,000 1400m 15:40 R3 Rural Transport (Bm65) $12,000 1200m 13:19 1 22x22 Bentley A Comignaghi (10) 58.5 1 222x2 The Buffer T R Moseley (8) 60 2 20304 Allasera T R Moseley (4) 58.5 58.5 2 x0202 Stan With Me J R Lowry (8) 58.5 2 53105 Sooo Dusty B M Murray (2) 57.5 3 29683 Telling Tales 4 9376 Kenki D I Montes De Oca (1) (A1) 58.5 3 3x0x2 Cause Celebre J D Laking (13) 58.5 3 63730 Bolt From The Blue L Callaway (6) 57.5 Beau Stitch D I Montes De Oca (1) (A1) 58.5 Mackenzie Chief A Comignaghi (5) 58.5 The Cats Pyjamas S Muniandy (8) 58.5 Bornholm B M Murray (2) 57 On My Shoulders T R Moseley (9) 57 Tomyturbo K Chowdhoory (4) (A1) 57 Heads Up G A Jogoo (6) 56.5 Bella Brook 56.5 Bluegrass Dixie C A Campbell (10) 56.5 Ashvegas Girl T Jonker (7) 55

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times, which would cost him.”

Dunn allowed Highgrove to find his feet early in last week’s assignment, before letting him slide to the front at the 1000 metre

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mark, and from there it was never in doubt as he upped the speed coming off the back straight and cleared out for a big win.

“He did it pretty easy, and you’d like to think that he’ll get a little bit better with that run under his belt too.

“He’s just got such a high cruising speed – it doesn’t feel like he’s going that quick at times.”

Last week’s win was the sixth of Highgrove’s career, coming at just his ninth start with earnings of more than $84,000.

His three misses have all involved him galloping in the running, and without being too detrimental to his rivals on those occasions he’d probably have won with manners, meaning he could have had an unbeaten start to his career.

Highgrove wasn’t the only local winner on the day at the Christmas meeting.

Brent White prepared Mabalene to win a red-hot fillies and mares race in a slick time, while Gerard O’Reilly produced a great drive on Laver to win the Ashburton Cup. John Morrison picked up a winning double, saluting with both Scotlyn Beach Boy and Kingsdown Atom.

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34139 Neon Moon A Comignaghi (6) 56.5 X6701 O’jude Ms K Williams (5) 56.5 67x81 Rosy Clark C A Campbell (7) 56.5 6x572 Shanghai Express D I Montes De Oca (2) (A1) 56.5 149x3 Apatchee Power R Mudhoo (4) (A1) 56 35499 Decisive G A Jogoo (9) 56 0x849 She’s Recommended B B Hong (12) 55.5 X8398 Crop C W Johnson (15) 55 0x000 La Tardigrada 54.5 0x590 Lady Lira 54 900x0 Maidinthemist 54 0x004 Light Up 55

9 10 11 12 13 14 R8 Pgg Wrightson Kurow Cup $25,000 1400m 16:15 15 16 1 96107 Rock Sensation 60 2 x6127 My World K Chowdhoory (5) (A1) 57 Matt Markham’s Kurow Selections 3 78283 Goodanya 56.5 Race 1: Bornholm, Beau Stitch, On My Shoulders, Mackenzie 4 570x4 Zelenski T R Moseley (7) 56.5 Chief 5 51891 The Good Shepherd A Bohorun (3) (A3) 56 Race 2: Meritorious, Lucybelle, Rousanne, Justanace 6 7473 Tellyawhat Ms K Williams (4) 55.5 Race 3: Mozarella, Bolt From The Blue, The Buffer, Gelato 7 0x835 Final Savings Rohan Mudhoo (6) (A1) 55 Race 4: Float, Vulture Street, Uphold, Just Tickety Boo 8 90067 So Natural A Comignaghi (8) 54 Race 5: Allasera, Carisbrook, Telling Tales, Listenliketheives

R9 Coupland’s Working Dog (Bm65) $12,000 1400m Race 6: Our Echo, Cetus, Goodanya, Zouluminous Race 7: Bentley, Belasard, Stan With Me, Craving 16:51

1 X2213 Wild Rover K Chowdhoory (16) (A1) 59.5 Race 8: Tellyawhat, My World, The Good Shepherd, Rock Sensation 2 85315 Lennon J R Lowry (13) 58.5 Race 9: Wild Rover, Second Thought, Neon Moon, Rose Clark 3 0x1 Second Thought K Mudhoo (10) 57 BEST BET: Mozarella (Race 3) VALUE: Float (Race 4) 4 5x106 Cheekini 56.5

Reefton harness Today at Reefton Raceway

R1 SPEIGHTS TROT $9500 2500m 12:04 1 7975 Sunny Son B Borcoskie G Thornley 2 5995q Nordic Prince S Clarke 3 0 T K Nihilator 4 4x870 That’s Entertainment T Williams 5 43680 Ginas Majesty I Cameron 6 20253 Far More Zealous P Davis 7 9 El Conqueror B Butt 8 577x0 Just Ricky A Cameron 9 00x02 Aiguille S Ottley 10 90000 Rose Isle B Crothers 11 6 Cashem K Cameron 12 509x4 President Pat N Burton R2 HAIRPLAY REEFTON PACE $9500 2000m 12:39 1 8620 Webs Reactor S Ottley 2 009x0 The Hyena K Newman 3 99 Melania J Curtin 4 897x0 Pennetta B Butt 5 39372 Major Arma R May 6 8x Mccrikey B Hope 7 60x80 Camleigh Rose K Cameron 8 x44x6 Falcon’s Monarch T Williams 9 886x0 Nadira Franco H Clarke 10 9807 Ars Gratia Artis J Markham 11 0x080 Amarla J Dunn R3 APPARELMASTER MOBILE PACE $9500 2450m 13:14 1 67455 Lunar Legend J Dunn 2 3 My Ultimate Johnny G Smith

3 2 You Fly With Me T Williams 4 570x8 Gosakhi K Newman 5 x0062 You Can Fly Arden S Ottley 6 2x587 Melando Chief J Curtin 7 93354 Rock’n Kiwi J Simpson 8 43885 Cute Art R Close B Hope 9 90x6x Wriggles Rufus 10 90076 Maximilian A Cameron 11 5x7x0 Owhatanight P Davis 12 8x0x7 Buddy Reign K Cameron R4 KOHATU FLAT ROCK CAFE/RON CROOK MEMORIAL PACE $10,000 2000m 13:49 1 0x00x Mick Beth B Hope 2 0x0x9 Pembrook Tilly S Ottley 3 35392 Jeremy Wells G Smith 4 00x07 Changeover Jo N Burton 5 58754 Manzini G Thornley 6 61 Sarasota Sunset J Curtin 7 08x05 Makwala R Close 8 66293 El Sirrar K Cameron 9 460x8 Justace T Williams 10 24104 Stoked To Haver J Dunn 11 15300 Full Of Desire B Borcoskie R5 BRIAN ROSANOWSKI MEMORIAL TROT $10,000 2500m 14:24 1 9 Goose Healy N Burton 2 006x7 Gotta Ticket J Dunn 3 85502 Harbour Queen 4 86x46 Bella Button S Lethaby

5 8 Anna’s Boy R May 6 77478 Shiffty G Smith 7 960x4 Quik Shot T Williams 8 16285 Murano S Ottley 9 40x60 Moons Way R6 PROPERTY BROKERS LINDA JONES MOBILE PACE $10,000 2450m 14:59 1 99970 Honour Scroll 2 30765 Beeps B Borcoskie 3 539 Whiskey Cavalier K Cameron 4 90x35 Mayhem In Malibu S Ottley 5 55824 Evidently J Curtin 6 x9045 Daggy Lamb P Davis 7 07x00 Swap Over N Burton 8 3496 Myrcella A Cameron B Butt 9 496x9 Olde Oak Emma 10 15436 Charlie’s Ace G Thornley 11 57503 With Grace J Dunn 12 23987 Speciale Uno R May 13 80800 Will He Rock J Simpson 14 41648 Rollyarrrz R7 ROSCO CONTRACTORS LTD REEFTON CUP $20,000 3200m 15:33 1 70518 Jazelle S Ottley 2 51467 Tairlaw Toll K Cameron 3 70502 Homebush Lad B Hope 4 14439 Jimmy Arma K Newman 5 65 Just Holla R Close 6 155x1 Outamyway

7 60491 Tas Girl Bromac T Williams 8 18501 Kiwi X Factor G Smith 9 73152 High Flying Harry J Dunn 10 x0474 Last Of The Mohicans R May R8 LANTERN COURT MOTEL MOBILE PACE $10,000 2450m 16:09 1 905 Precious Sara T Williams 2 03x88 Kansas City Jim 3 67557 Martin John B Butt 4 70 Aveross Rustler G Thornley 5 978 Givemewhatineed P Davis 6 010x5 Dalness First R May 7 96 Dixie Reign T Walsh 8 09x73 Lilac Becky J Markham 9 51467 Tairlaw Toll K Cameron R Close 10 x3921 Dennis Denuto 11 x9949 Makasar Boy S Ottley J Dunn 12 33114 Jenabella 13 8x076 Quarterback A Cameron R9 REMEMBERING ALAN CLARKE (CLARKEE) PACE $10,000 2000m 16:45 1 1x726 Deceptive Lee S Ottley 2 79001 Mark Dunnett J Dunn 3 748x4 Hes Fast And Furious 4 9x790 Bettor Grunter 5 051x9 Rocknizzy Rulz B Butt 6 4548 Terrier R Close 7 10663 Classey Robin G Smith 8 x9876 Le Pole Dancer P Davis

R10 DAWSONS HOTEL HANDICAP TROT $10,000 2500m 17:19 1 73464 Madeleine Stowe B Orange 2 15793 Bright Glow I Cameron 3 59071 He’s A Cassanova T Williams 4 34305 Prince Teka K Cameron 5 90362 Overzealous P Davis 6 10131 Majestic Jag J Dunn 7 0x786 Baxter B Hope 8 155x1 Outamyway P Nairn

Matt Markham’s Reefton Selections Race 1: Aiguille, Far More Zealous, El Conqueror, Nordic Prince Race 2: McCrikey, Major Arma, Melania, Falcon’s Monarch Race 3: Buddy Reign, You Fly With Me, My Ultimate Johnny, Rock N Kiwi Race 4: Jeremy Wells, Sarasota Sunset, Mick Beth, Stoked To Haver Race 5: Quik Shot, Murano, Harbour Queen, Anna’s Boy Race 6: Whiskey Cavalier, Evidently, Charlie’s Ace, With Grace Race 7: Last Of The Mohicans, Homebush Lad, Kiwk X Factor, Tairlaw Toll Race 8: Dalness First, Lilac Becky, Jenabella, Makasar Boy Race 9: Mark Dunnett, Bettor Grunter, Deceptive Lee, Classey Robin Race 10: Outamyway, Bright Glow, Majestic Jag, Overzealous BEST BET: Mark Dunnett (Race 9) VALUE: Buddy Reign (Race 3)

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Sporting year in review – The ABC of it all Matt Markham

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id Canterbury

As the curtain on 2021 starts to fall we take a look back through the months of sporting achievements, results and stories that shaped the year that was with an ABC of Mid Canterbury sport for the year.

How could it be anything else?

Across the 12 months, Mid Canterbury has done what it does best and punch well above its weight on a regional and national stage.

Representative teams have proudly worn the district’s green and gold colours and done us proud on any number of different sporting stages.

One thing I constantly hear from people outside of our region is how tough Mid Canterbury teams are to face, be it on the rugby field, the netball court, the bowling green or shooting range – there’s a real respect that is automatically offered when the words Mid Canterbury are next up on the fixture sheet.

We are a small region, but we are an incredibly proud sporting region which is full of incredible sporting talents.

Seeing our representative teams and individuals out there flying the flag not just through their competitive side, but also as human beings in general in the way they conduct themselves is something we should all puff the chest out a bit more for.

And the good news is, that looking at some of the young talent starting to emerge in any chosen sport across the district the green and gold looks set to continue to fly high for many more years to come in the future too.

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etball

It’s been another huge 12 months in the Mid Canterbury Netball circle, a year of progression and further development with some quality net-

ball being played across the course of the year.

The club scene was hampered late in the piece with the arrival of a second Covid lockdown, which meant finals weren’t played in the premier competitions, but was there really going to be anyone who could have beaten the rampant Hampstead anyway?

They again set the benchmark, with only one loss during the season, and looked to have nine of their ten fingers on the trophy for a second year in a row.

Across all grades, however, we saw a quality make up of competitions, with some really strong work being done to develop and grow teams and players of all age groups and abilities, which is a credit to the hard work done behind the scenes.

It wasn’t quite the results we were hoping for in the representative realm either, with the Hanan Shield handed over late in the season, but a new-look Mid Canterbury side showed a lot of promise and look set to do good things in the coming years.

But it’s not just the competitive stuff that makes Mid Canterbury Netball tick.

There’s a whole host of things happening from within Mid Canterbury Netball that are helping to grow and prosper the sport here locally.

From Walking Netball during the week, to social leagues during the year and the invention of the new No Limits Netball, there’s just so much to applaud this progressive sporting organisation for bringing to the

people of Mid Canterbury and the future looks really bright too, so it’s only onwards and upwards from here.

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fficials

Be it umpires, referees or any other form of official, where would we be without them in Mid Canterbury sport?

If there’s one thing that we are blessed with, it’s this incredible group of people who week after week offer up their own time to run the field or court and make sure our local sporting scene is handled in a safe and enjoyable manner.

Too often we neglect to fully understand the impact that these people have on our sporting scene, and too often we are quick to criticise them for their

actions if they don’t go the way we want them to.

It should be a goal for everyone in 2022 to show a greater appreciation for the volunteers who, through their own passion, step out into the public eye and control sporting events, and instead of firing from the hip in the heat of the moment, walk over and congratulate and thank them for their service instead.

Sport, not just here locally, but right across the globe, would be in dire trouble if it wasn’t for these amazing men, women, boys and girls who step out and fill these crucial roles, and it’s time they started getting the respect and recognition that they deserve for their service.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, December 30, 2021

Allenton chasing Dunedin Super League success

Matt Markham A group of Mid Canterbury cricketers will travel to Dunedin early next week to take part in Otago’s own version of the Indian Premier League.

The Allenton senior cricket side, who are plying their trade

this season in South Canterbury Cricket’s Tweedy Cup for the first time, will head to Dunedin to take part in the second instalment of the Dunedin Super League on January 2.

The team will join ten other teams, mostly from Dunedin but including Allenton and a team from both Christchurch and Timaru, in the competition which has more than $3000 in prize money up for grabs.

The tournament was intro-

duced last year by a passionate group of Otago cricket locals, along with support from the Otago Cricket Association, and was won by the SL Lions side, who are returning in 2022 to defend their title.

In a straight knockout format, teams will play 15-over matches through the playoff stage of the competition, before stepping into 20-over matches for the final.

Allenton captain Karmjeet Sin-

Cotula Cup ends without play on the second day Matt Markham There was a premature end to the Cotula Cup Holiday Classic bowls tournament on Tuesday, with no play conducted on the second of the two days of play.

The wet weather which enveloped most of the Canterbury region saw the tournament officially brought to a halt around 11am on Tuesday morning, after just five of the 10 rounds of play were conducted.

But that didn’t stop winners being crowned.

The Allenton quartet of Rodney Greaney, Michael Lawson, Graeme Bishop and Graeme Clarke walked off the greens on Monday after the first day of play with five wins next to their name and that was enough to see them declared winners on Tuesday after the tournament was officially called off.

The team were in great form on Monday, winning their fours match comfortably before picking up a narrow win in the singles and a good win in the triples. Then in the third round of the day they comfortably won both games of pairs to put them in front at the end of the day’s play.

Second placing overall went to the Riccarton Racecourse team of Liz Rossiter, who managed four wins and a draw from their five games.

The local side skipped by Gavin Eder finished in fourth position, while Craig Carter’s side, who had won four of four, lost their last game of pairs to finish with four wins which saw them end up in fourth place.

The Allenton senior cricket side will take part in the Dunedin Super League tournament next week. gh confirmed his side’s inclusion in the tournament this week, and said they were looking forward to taking part in what appears to be a very well-run and enjoyable event.

Prizemoney for this year’s tournament has risen from last year, with the winning team this year receiving $2001 – up $500 from 12 months ago.

CLUB NEWS Lions Club Of Ashburton Pakeke

Our December Christmas tea meeting was held on Monday, December 20. President Robert Spencer welcomed everyone and presented representatives from The Salvation Army with non-perishable food items donated by our members.

Apologies for four Lions was read by Secretary Dave Bennett, who also noted 8 Social Ladies were in attendance. President Robert asked Audrey Lowe to pin her late husband’s name badge on our Honours Board. Lion Joe Butchard outlined where we are at with the Charity Market planning.

We still have a lot of work to do in collecting donated goods and setting up for the event in the current Covid environment.

President Robert thanked Lion Bob Rogers and Judy Chisholm, Lions Bob Crean and Roger Jones for their efforts in running the Christmas raffle which raised nearly $5,700 for charity. He also spoke about the 2022 Convention at Methven next April which we will be supporting. We sang a selection of Christmas carols ably supported by Moyra Whiting on piano. Lion Trevor Andrews and Gwenda extracted fines from members.

President Robert closed the evening and wished everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Mid Canterbury Central Friendship Club

Raylene Heads (left) and Faye McKnight discuss tactics during the first day of the Cotula Cup. It’s a quiet few days on the greens locally now, with no tournaments until the second week of January, although a large contingent of players will head north to tackle the Bowls New Zealand National Championship singles and pairs in Christchurch from early next week.

Play will be held at University Oval in Dunedin, with the entire tournament scratched out in one day of play.

A reserve day for the event is set down for the following day.

Matches can be watched on the live stream on the Dunedin Super League Facebook page, and live-scoring will also be conducted on CricketHQ.

President Ken Borland welcomed 62 members to the final meeting for 2021.

There were 11 apologies.

New member Peter Woods was introduced

by Ian Smith and inducted by President Ken. The mini speaker was John Pringle.

John had 5 brothers and 1 sister, and they all share the second name of “Turton”.

Their great great grandparents had the first accommodation house in Ashburton.

John was raised on his parents’ dairy farm in Geraldine and after attaining school certificate with no surplus marks, left school to work on the family farm. After a short stint in Taranaki he returned to Mid Canter-

bury where he and his wife bought a grain crushing business.

7½ years later, and after long hours they sold the business and he worked for PGG in the seed cleaning store. On becoming redundant he was offered a job with Rainer Irrigation and stayed with them until his retirement. But there was no rest as he has become involved in harvesting and cracking walnuts for St David’s Church. He completed his talk by telling a few stories that happened during his life. After morning tea, which included Christmas Cake, we were entertained by 6 accordion playing ladies from the Organ Club who played a selection of old songs and Christmas carols. President Ken thanked the ladies and closed the meeting, after which we sang the National Anthem.

RESULTS ■■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club

Twilight – December 23 Leading scores in the twilight stableford off alternate tees played on Thursday: Men; – 6; Brian Rouse c/b Gary Lee 22, Raui Tare 21, Wayne Mellish, Pete Trembath 20. 7-10; Kerry Whiting 24, Nathan Frew 20, Pete Ranson, Dave Allan, Mitchell McLauchlan 19. 11 plus; Jason Bruce 25, Tony McAndrew 22, Callum Smith 20 c/b.

Women; - 14; Leen Bel 23, Barb Harris 22.

15 plus; Shona Vucetich 22. Two’s; Tetua Tuakeu, Nick Green, Brian Rouse, Wayne Mellish, Graeme Mills, Matt Steffensen, Dave Kelly, Marilyn Bennett. Hokonui Hacker; Andy Moore 13 points.

Sunday December 26 Leading scores in the Irish stableford played on Sunday: Elizabeth Collins 84, Neil Rayner 80, Robin Simms 78, Brian Rouse 76. Nearest the pin: Tinwald Liquorland #2; Robin Simms.

Gluyas Ford #6; Elizabeth Collins. The Fine Lion #12; Elizabeth Collins. Ace Automotive #16; Bill Mason. Twos; Elizabeth Collins (2). Net Eagle; #18 not struck.

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Mid Canterbury’s 2021 sporting events in retrospect – May

Equestrian rider Kimberley Bird was crowned Mid Canterbury sportsperson of the year at the annual Ashburton Guardian Sport Canterbury Awards.

The Mid Canterbury Netball premier season got under way.

The Southern rugby club invited everyone to break out their skivvies and get along to help celebrate Gary McLenaghan’s birthday.

The Mid Canterbury Hockey season, which took on a new lease of life, began in May.

David McCormick and Maui were one of a handful of Mid Cantabrians to trek to the rich Harness Jewels in Cambridge.

After warming the pine through the early stages of the season, Dallas McLeod became a regular starter for the Crusaders.

A strong group of local pickleball players trekked to Albany and shone on the national stage.

Tinwald Golf Club

New Year Tournament January 2nd 2022 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

$20.00 entry

Food available Contact; Bruce Collins 027 426 0849

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): First, you had worries about the endeavour. Then you did it enough to get comfortable, and next you’ll take it further.

You’ll be excited by the challenge and look forward to commanding this realm.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’re unlikely to participate in lots of fun because you feel too much pleasure indicates an unbalanced life. You’re probably right about that, but could you tip the balance just a bit in the name of joy?

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): It doesn’t seem like it, but having less time to work on a project will lead to more creative results. The crunch will focus you on what matters and you’ll be smart about how you use your minutes.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Once again, it’s time to confront your inner critic. Before you express your need for peace and space, be sure to give hearty thanks for all the good taste guided by your critic’s vigilant presence.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): There are plenty of instances where it’s appropriate to do the expected, contributing to a smooth interaction without drawing attention to yourself. Not today. This one requires you to be bold and memorable.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Your working habits didn’t really need to improve, and yet they will as you keep up a certain pace. You are becoming more confident in your capacity to turn out results in any given timeframe.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’re so productive now because you’re using everything you feel to fuel your endeavours – the good, the bad.

There’s nothing that can’t be used here, so just throw it all into the engine.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Who is asking you to be the next superstar in your realm? No one but you. And you would be wise to give that expectation a rest while you dedicate yourself to gaining practical skills.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You will take chances and perform experiments, each risk teaching you, among other things, how to access your intuition in the pursuit of meaningful results.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): With all the digital tools available, today’s cosmic advice may surprise you. You will flesh out ideas and land on a direction for your project using the fastest technology available – a paper and a pencil.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): What you stand to win is worth the minor risk of getting your feelings hurt. So, though you’re fearful of certain outcomes, move forward knowing what’s at stake is too important to indulge these fears.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You don’t always think of your interactions as creations, but they are.

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Thursday: Partly cloudy, a few showers from afternoon, possibly heavy/thundery with hail, easing evening. SE developing. MAX 21 MIN

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Thursday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers, becoming widespread in the afternoon, some heavy, with possible thunderstorms and hail mainly south of Ashburton. Showers easing evening. Southeasterlies developing for a time.

Friday: Morning cloud and some drizzle, then fine.

Light winds and sea breezes.

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Saturday: Fine. Northeasterly breezes.

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Isolated showers, becoming widespread from afternoon, some heavy, with possible thunderstorms and hail about the foothills, easing in the evening.

Wind at 1000m: W 55 km/h, dying out in the evening.

Wind at 2000m: Light, becoming W 45 km/h before dawn, dying out in the evening.

Saturday: Fine. Northerly breezes.

A weak trough of low pressure affects central parts of the country and the area east of the North Island. A cold front is weakening as it moves northwards over the South Island to lie near Christchurch at midnight.

An area of high pressure then builds over the country and mostly dominates the weather however a weak frontal system moves over the South Island on Friday and westerlies persist for the far south.

Friday: Morning cloud and some drizzle, then fine. Light winds and sea breezes.

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

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calling time on a week of sport

Smiles all round Local connections of smart trotter, Highgrove had plenty of reasons to smile just before Christmas when he smashed the clock and his rivals at the annual Ashburton Trotting Club Christmas meeting. FULL STORY P13

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