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Woman cut out of car BY KATIE TODD

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A woman was cut out of a car and taken to hospital with moderate injuries following a crash at the corner of Cass Street and Victoria Street yesterday morning. Two vehicles collided at the intersection shortly before 10am, blocking the road.

Emergency services including police, St John ambulance staff and Fire and Emergency volunteers arrived shortly after. One of the vehicles was promptly towed, while St John medics examined the driver in the other. Due to the nature of her injuries, emergency services had to cut the doors and roof off the vehicle be-

fore removing her. A St John spokesperson said the woman was taken to Ashburton Hospital in an ambulance shortly after 10.30am. Emergency services directed traffic around the intersection until the road was cleared at 11am. A woman working nearby, who arrived on the scene shortly

after the incident, described seeing the two cars in the street with smoke billowing from their airbags after the collision. She, and another local woman the Guardian spoke to at the scene, both felt it was a problematic intersection and recalled seeing other incidents there in the past. In April, a vehicle was left

badly damaged by a crash at the intersection. In February, another car rolled over onto its doors after colliding with another at the intersection, but the driver escaped with only minor injuries.

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Chertsey home in national finals By Linda CLarke

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A stunning Chertsey farm house is one of the national finalists in the Master Builders house of the year competition. Timaru’s Lone Pine Building constructed the home for Mid Canterbury clients and the beautifully-finished property was named regional house of the year in July. The national awards are in Auckland on November 24. Andrew Bell of Lone Pine Building said it was exciting for the company, which he runs with Jason Gordon, to be in the national limelight. Builders started work on the Chertsey property in October 2015 with the project, and landscaping, taking 18 months to complete. It stood out for many reasons, he said. The house is divided into three wings and features hardwood doors and plywood ceilings. Bell said quality materials had allowed his building team to produce a stunning home for the farming family. It also has outstanding living

area views of Mt Hutt and the Southern Alps, and kitchen views of the Port Hills. It suits the rural landscape. “There is nothing ordinary about this house.” When it won the regional contest, judges described it as a timeless, well-crafted home that would serve the owners of the land for generations. They said the builders and architect Tim Heath, of Dunedin, had been at the top of their games and taken the terminology “attention to detail” to another level. The main living wing is anchored to the site with beautifully crafted artisan schist walls leading into the heart of the home, then extending to the outdoor entertaining area. The Ashburton home is competing in the $1-2 million new home category. Bell said the farming couple were hands-on throughout the build and the collaboration with builders had resulted in an outstanding home they were all proud of.

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Methven woman named Driver cut out of crashed car Police have confirmed the name of the young mother of five who died in Methven on Saturday as 33-year-old Hollie-Jayne Kereru. Emergency services were first called to a house on Main St about 9.30am. Twelve hours later police released a statement saying Kereru’s death was “unexplained”. A candlelight vigil was held last night for the young mum. A funeral is being held on Friday in Invercargill. Inspector Dave Gaskin, MidSouth Canterbury Area Com-

mander, said police were continuing with inquiries but were not looking for anyone in connection with Kereru’s death. The death has been referred to the coroner. Kereru’s husband Joshua is facing criminal charges but the charges do not relate to his wife’s death. Joshua Kereru was due to appear in court on Monday for possession of a needle or syringe and assaulting police. He did not appear and was granted a registrar’s remand until October 30.

From P1 Last year in June, another driver – and several other people – were lucky to escape injury when a car ploughed through the brick wall of the Salvation Army building on the corner of the intersection. However, it was due to the high accident record at the intersection that Ashburton District Council changed the layout of the intersection in 2014. It was hoped that the addition of a splitter island and a change in position for the Give Way signs would help eliminate crash po-

tential, following several significant accidents and “countless” minor crashes in the years prior. Residents say the area needs to be reconfigured once again to become less dangerous. However, council roading manager Brian Fauth said the intersection is clearly marked with Give Way signs on each side of Cass Street because Victoria is considered the street with greater traffic volumes, especially with traffic from Countdown. He said he was not able to comment specifically on the cir-

cumstances of yesterday’s crash without knowing what actually happened. Asked if the council would consider investigating further, or making additional changes to the layout and signage, Fauth was again unable to comment specifically. “Where we have a crash history, sites are investigated to determine whether any safety improvements can be made. However, a lot of non-injury crashes are not recorded, so full history might not be well known.”

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Eyewitness accounts ‘inconsistent’ the car and tried to stop it, but it kept moving and he jumped up on the bonnet at the last minute to avoid being run over. He rolled onto the windscreen, causing the damage. He said he had nothing in his hands and had wanted to stop the car moving as his partner was being dragged down the road. Michael Crone said Johnson had come out of the property towards his car with a can of alcohol in one hand and a stick in the other. During the altercation, Johnson had been on his knees on the bonnet, hitting the windscreen with force. Kathleen Crone said she told her husband to drive away while the other woman was half in the car, because she was afraid. She thought Johnson had an axe. The Crones reported the incident to police as they drove home. Officers who went to the property shortly after found only a child’s motorcycle. Judge Maze said there were inconsistencies and areas of conflict in the Crones’ evidence and it had been the prosecution’s job to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Johnson had not acted in self-defence or in defence of his partner.

Inconsistent eyewitness accounts led Ashburton District Court Judge Joanna Maze to dismiss a charge of intentional damage against a Rakaia man on Monday. Police alleged Alister Johnson, 24, stood on the bonnet of a Chertsey man’s car and used a stick to smash the windscreen during an altercation between two couples. But Judge Maze said the evidence had not presented a clear, coherent and compelling version of events and there was a possibility Johnson could have acted in self-defence. Events that night started when someone riding a motorcycle did donuts on the front lawn of Michael and Kathleen Crone’s house. The Crones drove to a house nearby, where they had an exchange with Johnson and his partner. Johnson denied being the motorcycle rider. There was apparently ill feeling between the two women following an incident outside Chertsey School. Johnson said his partner reached into the car to try to take the other woman’s cellphone, which seemed to be filming the exchange, then the car started moving forward with her half in, half out. He said he ran to the front of

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Show organisers need assistance By Linda CLarke

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Organisers of the annual Ashburton A&P Show need a little bit of muscle in the lead-up to the event on October 26 and 27. Events convenor Chris Watson said volunteers were needed for light and heavy jobs, from putting out rubbish bins and signs to helping assemble the highland dance stage. While the show committee has been preparing for the show for months, the week before the show is very busy as the showgrounds is transformed to include a dog trial ring, rows of agricultural displays, carnival rides and marquees of all sizes.

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Art society’s Late Spring Show currently under way By Katie todd

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A popular personality among the Ashburton arts community has returned to town for a guest exhibition at the Short Street studio. Robert McDowell has joined 13 other members of the Ashburton Society of Arts (ASA) for their Late Spring Show, running throughout this month. McDowell previously lived in Ashburton and served as the president of ASA in the 1970s, before moving to Christchurch, convenor Ngaio McKee said. “He was on the committee when we negotiated with council for these premises,” she said. He is also a very popular artist with a number of awards to his name, she said. McDowell has been a professional painter for more than four decades, and paints with watercolours, acrylics and oils, depicting subject matter from landscapes, portraiture, still life and even large scale-canvas creations. He has exhibited across the globe and scooped up awards including the Ashburton Trust Award, the Kelliher Award, and Montana Lindauer Award. The Late Spring Show opened on Sunday and attracted a steady stream of visitors. Next door to the exhibition,

Jane Rant was among Ashburton Society of Arts members offering a range of handmade goods for sale on Sunday. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 071018-HM-0257

visitors also had the chance to peruse a bustling arts and crafts sale. ASA members, including those

who participate in the onceweekly crafts group, put a variety of homemade crafts up for sale including ornaments, crockery,

pottery and woodwork. “It was quite a busy day,” McKee said. The Late Spring Show runs un-

til November 5 and will be open for viewing at 53 Short Street on weekends from 10am to 3pm or whenever the sign is out.

Locals lead the way in irrigation use By Linda CLarKe

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Mid Canterbury farmers are not over-irrigating and washing unwanted nitrates into water-ways and groundwater, says farming leader Chris Allen. Instead, they are helping lead others in the agricultural industry through groundbreaking rules tightly controlling land and water use. New national rules are on the way as the Government moves to improve freshwater quality but Allen said Mid Canterbury farmers had begun working toward that goal seven years ago and

their efforts were seeing results. The Canterbury Water Management Strategy, launched in 2009, created the Ashburton Water Zone Committee and targets to reduce nitrates in water and restore flows in rivers. Allen said the majority of farmers in Mid Canterbury were now using good management practices and irrigating just in time as opposed to just in case. Environment Minister David Parker, announcing the new programme on Monday, said some farmers were saturating soils, allowing nitrates to wash through. Allen said irrigating was ex-

pensive and farmers did not turn their pumps and irrigators on unnecessarily; water was also a precious resource in the district. “From what I see, they don’t over-irrigate.” He said farmers here needed to not let their good management practices slip and allow the politics around water to play out in Wellington. It was important they kept focus on reducing their impact on freshwater quality. Farmers were also only part of the picture in improving freshwater quality in aquifers and rivers like the Ashburton River, he said. “In the 25 years I have lived

here, I have seen a wool scour closed, the town has put in a proper sewage system and ECan has worked with the meatworks about their discharges and nitrate plumes. We are all now working on a journey of continual improvement.” Environment Canterbury chair Steve Lowndes said Canterbury had been leading the way in water management for a decade and that work would now be mirrored in other regions. A report last week showed Canterbury had a higher percentage of improving rivers than degrading, and a higher ratio of improv-

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Plenty of fun up on slopes of Mt Hutt

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The end of the ski season might be approaching, but the action on the Mt Hutt slopes is certainly not slowing down. The skifield’s first ever Snowpalooza event brought a feast of unusual events to the snow on Saturday, enjoyed by humans and canines alike. A “dog derby” in the morning attracted dozens of canine competitors. Dogs of all sizes raced through an agility course in the snow while on the leash, some even towing their owners downhill. In the afternoon, Mt Hutt held a Kayaks on Snow event, where competitors raced four at a time down a slope and across a custom-built pond. The annual pond skim event saw skiers and boarders do the same, with some attempting flips and stunts into the water. Later in the afternoon, visitors had the chance to ride inflatable toys into the pond. At the base area of Mt Hutt, a climbing wall and live music provided further entertainment. At the summit, the Alpine Spa was operating. Mt Hutt closes for the season this Sunday. A good covering of snow remains on the slopes, in some places up to 93cm, and Mt Hutt staff are crossing their fingers for one final dusting of powder before the weekend.

Kayakers take on a custom-built run during the Snowpalooza at Mt Hutt on Saturday.

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Breach of supervision earns community work DESIGNER COMFORT MADE IN NORWAY

An Ashburton man serving a sentence of intensive supervision following conviction for posting harmful digital communications was found in possession of an internet-capable cellphone, a breach of his supervision conditions. Gareth Michael Wright, 21, is not allowed any electronic device capable of accessing the internet, the Ashburton District Court was told on Monday.

It is a condition of a sentence of intensive supervision imposed in April. Before Judge Joanna Maze, Wright pleaded guilty to the breach and a new charge of posting a harmful digital post on Facebook. The post happened around the time of earlier offending. She convicted Wright on both and sentenced him to 40 hours community work.

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Wright’s lawyer Roz Burnside said it was an old cellphone he had prior to the offending. Judge Maze said the conditions of intensive supervision, especially not to be in possession of an internet-capable device, would have been well explained to Wright and the breach was a significant lapse. He would have known full well what the old phone was capable of, she said.

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Big appetite for Bite Nite The Ashburton Youth Council is thanking the community for their support of Bite Nite 2.0, which saw close to $700 raised. The food and entertainment festival lit up Baring Square East with food trucks, live performances and games in a bid to raise money for local youth organisation, the Mid Canterbury Boxing Academy. With collection buckets making their rounds at the event, attendees dug deep to donate a total of $696.10 to the cause – a figure which exceeded last year’s donations. Ashburton Youth Council co-chair Tom Collis said the council was proud to be able to put on the event and people enjoyed the food and entertainment offered, performances from Jack Bubb, Little Einsteins, Liam Pram and Jamie McDell. “We’re very grateful to the community for coming out and supporting this event, and giving very generously to the Mid Canterbury Boxing Academy. It’s such an honour to have been able to help raise money for this fantastic organisation.” Artem Kravchenko, fellow co-chair, said many organisations supported the event with advertising or vouchers and the council was grateful. Around 300 people are estimated to have attended Bite Nite 2.0. The local live performances kept the crowd entertained well into the evening, before McDell and her band took to the stage with some of her classics to wrap up the festivities. The Ashburton Youth Council is planning to officially present the proceeds from the night to the Mid Canterbury Boxing Academy at its next meeting.

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Squatters leave, but woes continue A mountain of trash has been left behind at a $2 million Auckland rental property which has been occupied by squatters. A court bailiff who went to the West Tamaki Road house on behalf of the District Court at 1pm on Tuesday found the illegal occupants gone. But they left a mountain of trash – including a broken pet cage, used shoes, mattresses and damaged car tyres. The garden is an overgrown mess, unfinished food left in the kitchen, graffiti on a door and the toilet was not flushed. The bailiff said he did not have the authority to speak to media, but told the landlord Nina Zhao, 34, that it was her responsibility to “securely store” what was left behind by the squatters – until she got approval from the Tenancy Tribunal to dispose of them. Zhao had rented the fourbedroom house to a tenant, who unlawfully sublet the property to four different families, each occupying a different room. The tenant was served a termination notice after Zhao took him to the tribunal for rent arrears and damages, but although he va-

“It seems so unfair that after all the wrong that they’ve done, I am now still obligated to store all the rubbish they left behind,” said landlord Nina Zhao. PHOTO NEW ZEALAND HERALD cated the premises as required on July 14, the remaining occupants refused to. According to Zhao, about six

people had continued to stay in the house illegally without paying any rent. “It seems so unfair that after

all the wrong that they’ve done, I am now still obligated to store all the rubbish they left behind,” she said.

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“They have left, but it is far from over for me. I still feel angry and shocked, and at a loss of what to do next.” David Ding of Jim’s Mowing West Harbour estimates the cost of cleaning up the property and the garden to be upwards of $4000. This excludes the hire of skip bins or repairs to physical damages to the house. A locksmith was also present yesterday to change all locks to the property. Zhao is scheduled to attend a tribunal hearing at the Auckland District Court on Thursday. She estimates the clean-up and repairs will cost over $10,000. Her mother Grace Yin, 60, who was also at the property to provide support to Zhao questioned New Zealand’s tenancy laws. “The law seems to protect the wrongdoers but not good landlords,” Yin said. “Our family has tried to do everything right in following the law, but in the end we are the ones who get punished.” Yin said the illegal occupants turned the front yard into a vegetable garden and had also been growing vegetables in the living and dining rooms. - NZME

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s we entrench ourselves firmly in the month of October, there’s a few events Mid Canterbury locals can really look forward to. October means Methven Rodeo, Labour Day trots and the gallops a few days before and the annual Ashburton A&P Show – three integral parts of the Mid Canterbury landscape which hundreds of locals make a day, or in the case of the show, two of. They are hugely popular events, not just for locals, but out of town visitors as well and a great chance to showcase the diverse nature of our region to the rest of Canterbury and further afield. But there’s one key cog which

keeps the wheel turning at all events – and that’s the support and hard work of volunteers. Without those selfless folks who get stuck in to ensure these significant events tick along, there would be no significant event. The Methven Rodeo crew are a great group of enthusiasts who put as much time in to ensure the safety of animals and com-

petitors as they do planning the entire day. It’s a massive undertaking – and one which few would completely comprehend, but their dedication to the rodeo cause is hugely commendable. It’s the same for the trotting and racing clubs with their two meetings during Labour weekend. They alone will bring hundreds into our district with many of the biggest names in both thoroughbred and harness racing in action during the course of the two days of racing. And again, they operate largely on volunteers, the guys and girls on the committees who roll their sleeves up and make sure

everything is ready for those who attend to ensure they have the best possible time. Without the work of those groups, who knows what would greet attendees when they arrive on the day. It’s exactly the same, just over the road from the racecourse, for the Ashburton A&P Show. There you’ll find an incredibly hard-working group who spend months planning and preparing for two days of completely organised chaos as people flood in the gates to enjoy everything that a traditional A&P show has to offer. But they are just a small group, organising a huge event – much bigger than a rodeo or a race

meeting and they need the community to help. The call has gone out for volunteers to help, for even just a couple of hours, with setting everything up for the big event. There’s something for everyone to do, if they’re willing. From the heavy-lifting roles right down to the light-handed stuff like hanging signs and posters up to keep the public informed. Our A&P show is something we should be proud of and something we get right behind. So, if there’s anyone out there who can lend a hand, please make sure that you do. Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community and we need as many as we can.

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oneliness is an emotion we all suffer at some point. It is universal, it transcends culture, time and social stature. It’s our human weak spot: we are often driven by an almost primal need to belong, to be part of something bigger than we are, to have a place in a tribe of those who are like us, or at the very least one person who ‘gets’ who we are on a deeper level. We all have a fear of being Eleanor Rigby: and that’s why that haunting Beatles song about that fictional character picking up ‘rice at a church where a wedding has been’ spent 11 weeks at number one way back in 1966, and still resonates today. There is a little of Eleanor in all of us. It’s about more than just being part of a group, or a community, although those things are extremely important. Essential even. But it’s also about deep connection: truly feeling like we are seen and understood. Each of us has a different story. Our lives change us in completely unique ways: we are all essentially the same, but the small differences we have are important ones. Even identical twins have different finger prints. No one really knows what it’s like to be ‘us’, and that can be an incredibly isolating feeling. Author Michael Schreiner

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wrote “The unconscious fear that seems to always be lurking in the background is that if we aren’t understood, it will be as if we never existed”. It’s the cliché of feeling alone in a room full of people. Connection is vital to our health. Loneliness has been linked to everything from Alzheimer’s to depression, anxiety and even addiction. To be understood and truly connected requires work. It requires being vulnerable, showing the facets of ourselves that we guard oh-so carefully. It’s about ditching the small talk and getting down to what really matters. It’s scary. Showing the most confused and broken parts of ourselves is risky. What if the person we decide to open up to, the one in which we think we see a part of ourselves, and would most understand us, turns away? Then what? It’s about effective communication. We can’t really understand

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each other if we are not truly listening in the first place. As Stephen R. Covey said, “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand, they listen with the intent to reply”. To better understand each other we need to pay attention and be aware of the clues and cues those around us are sending out to us to connect. In the 1980s, researchers John Gottman and Robert Levenson created The Love Lab and set about studying the communication dynamics between couples. What they discovered was that couples constantly send out what Gottman called ‘bids’ to their partner: gestures or words which may seem trivial or unimportant (“Can you help me in the kitchen?”, “I’m tired”, “How was your day?”) but that are actually bids for connection and attention. If we can’t connect over the small stuff, then we are never going to connect over the big stuff. Gottman noticed that in successful couples (those still married six years after the initial experiment), those bids were successful (meaning their partner responded and connected) 86 per cent of the time – meaning those were meeting each other’s needs around nine out of 10 times. In couples that divorced during those six years, had only around a 33 per cent success rate, meaning those couples

only picked up and responded to those bids for connection three out of 10 times. Gottman found he could predict, just by observing this behaviour, whether a marriage would last or not. Boredom, he found, was not the main catalyst in marriage breakdowns, but rather a lack of emotional connection. This kind of communication applies to most types of relationships: we all send out bids to connect, subconsciously or otherwise. If those bids are missed, we feel a disconnect. So be vulnerable, be seen, open up and start to really listen. Life is too short to be Eleanor Rigby. Claire Inkson is an awardwinning freelance photographer and blogger who is passionate about telling the stories of our people and landscapes through both these mediums. Claire is also passionate about Rural New Zealand: the people, the stories, the history and is dedicated to the positive promotion of New Zealand agriculture. Find her online at www.claireinkson.com The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof.

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■ BULGARIA

Murder a worrying trend Bulgarian police are investigating the rape and slaying of a female television reporter whose body was dumped near the Danube River after she reported on the possible misuse of European Union funds in Bulgaria. Authorities discovered the body of 30-year-old Viktoria Marinova at the weekend near the Romanian border. Police said she had been raped, beaten and strangled. Marinova was a director of TVN, a small TV station in Ruse, and a TV presenter for two investigative programmes. Journalists’ groups and foreign officials expressed shock. Harlem Desir, the media freedom representative for the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, demanded a “full and thorough investigation” of Marinova’s slaying. A Bulgarian investigative online media site went further, calling for an independent international inquiry and saying corruption could compromise an investigation by Bulgarian law enforcement. Bulgarian Interior Minister Mladen Marinov insisted Monday there was no evidence to suggest the killing was linked to Marinova’s work. Corruption is endemic in Bulgaria, a Balkan nation that joined the EU in 2007 and was ranked 71st on Transparency International’s corruption

A rose is laid in front of a portrait of murdered Bulgarian journalist Viktoria Marinova. PHOTO AP list last year. Joining the bloc opened an enormous spigot of possible new EU funding for Bulgarian infrastructure projects or other programmes designed to bring the nation up to EU standards — funds that were very attractive to both government officials and criminal networks. Marinova’s final show in September was a programme about Attila Biro, an investigative journalist with the Rise Project Romania, and Dimitar Stoyanov from the Bulgarian investigative site Bivol.bg. The two men were briefly detained as they investigated a tip that documents connected to suspected fraud involving EU funds were being destroyed. Bivol.bg owner Assen Yor-

danov said he couldn’t directly link Marinova’s slaying to her work, but noted her show tackled “our very sensitive investigation into the misuse of EU funds”. “This is a topic on which no other Bulgarian national media dared to report on,” he said. Margaritis Schinas, spokesman for European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, said the commission expected “a swift and thorough investigation .... that will bring those responsible to justice and clarify whether this attack was linked to her work”. He quoted Juncker as saying previously that “too many” journalists are being intimidated, attacked or murdered and “there is no democracy without

a free press.” The German government also sharply condemned the slaying, with the Foreign Ministry saying it was imperative “that there’s a fast investigation and that this horrible event will be illuminated as comprehensively as possible.” Sven Giegold, a German member of the Greens party in the European Parliament, said all of Europe should worry about Marinova’s slaying. “First Malta, then Slovakia, now Bulgaria. It is unacceptable that in Europe journalists are getting killed again,” he said, referring to the slayings of two other investigative journalists in those EU countries. United Nations SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres is paying “very close attention” to “a very worrying increase” in violence against journalists, especially women journalists, spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who investigated local government corruption, was killed in October 2017 by a car bomb. Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak was shot dead along with his fiancee in February after he reported on corrupt ties between Slovak officials and Italian mobsters. In addition, Swedish journalist Kim Wall was tortured and murdered during a private submarine trip in August 2017. – AP

■ AUSTRALIA

Former Dreamworld staff sue theme park Former Dreamworld safety officers are suing the theme park for psychological injuries suffered while responding to a deadly ride malfunction. Four former workers intend seeking compensation for the horrific scenes they witnessed when they responded to the tragedy that killed four tourists in 2016.

Safety officers Shane Green, John Clark and Rebecca Ramsey and engineer Paul Burke have engaged Shine Lawyers to sue the theme park. Solicitor Tina Ibraheem, who is representing the four, says they are broken. “They are struggling,” she told AAP yesterday. “Our clients saw exactly what

happened to those poor people and they have to live with those images for the rest of their lives.” Ibraheem said all four have left Dreamworld and are involved in ongoing counselling to deal with their psychological injuries. Cindy Low, Kate Goodchild, her brother Luke Dorsett and

Google shuts social platform Google is shutting down its longshunned Plus social network for consumers following its disclosure of a flaw discovered in March that could have exposed some personal information of up to 500,000 people. The announcement came in a blog post early this week that marked Google’s first public description of the privacy bug. Google deliberately avoided disclosing the problem at the time, in part to avoid drawing regulatory scrutiny and damaging its reputation, according to a Wall Street Journal story. The US company declined to comment on the Journal’s report. The Google Plus flaw could have allowed up to 438 external apps

to scoop up user names, email addresses, occupations, genders and ages without authorisation. The company did not find any evidence that any of the personal information affected by the Plus breach was misused. The timeline laid out by Google indicates the company discovered the privacy lapse about the same time Facebook was under fire for a leak in its far more popular social network. Launched in 2011, Google Plus was supposed to be a challenger to Facebook. However, Plus flopped and quickly turned into a digital ghost town, prompting Google to start de-emphasising it several years ago. AP

his partner Roozi Araghi died when two rafts on the Thunder River Rapids ride collided in October 2016. A coronial inquest into their deaths is continuing on the Gold Coast this week. Clark, one of the four now suing Dreamworld, was among those expected to take the stand. – NZME

Pain behind a Star is Born Singer and A Star Is Born actor Lady Gaga has opened up about the heartbreaking real-life inspiration that powered one of the musical’s pivotal scenes . As those who’ve listened to the newly released soundtrack for the movie will know, the closing song is a soaring power ballad called I’ll Never Love Again, performed solo by Lady Gaga. It serves as the emotional climax to a film that’s already getting Oscar buzz both for Gaga and her co-star Bradley Cooper. As Gaga reveals in an interview, filming for the musical reboot early last year came as her close friend Sonja Durham succumbed to her long battle with cancer.

Swifts supports Democrats Music superstar Taylor Swift announced she’s voting for Tennessee’s Democratic Senate candidate Phil Bredesen, breaking her long-standing refusal to discuss anything politics. “In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now,” Swift wrote in an Instagram post. Swift has faced criticism for not speaking about political issues despite having a global platform. The pop star also slammed Republican candidate and US Rep. Marsha Blackburn in her post.

■ UNITED STATES

Kavanaugh sworn in Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has been sworn in, again, at an event at the White House but not before President Donald Trump slammed Kavanaugh’s opponents for a “campaign of personal destruction”. Trump apologised to Kavanaugh and his family for “the terrible suffering you have been forced to endure”. He said that “under historic scrutiny”, Kavanaugh was “proven innocent”. The bitter partisan fight over Kavanaugh’s nomina-

tion became a firestorm after sexual misconduct allegations emerged involving Kavanaugh. He emphatically denied the allegations. The other eight justices were all in attendance for the swearing-in, which was entirely ceremonial. Kavanaugh officially became a member of the high court Saturday. Kavanaugh already has been at the Supreme Court preparing for his first day on the bench yesterday. – AP

Ed world’s richest musician It was revealed earlier in the year that singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran has overtaken Adele as the highest-earning musician on the planet, becoming one of the top 10 celebrity earners in the world. It’s now been calculated that his daily earnings alone are a mammoth $NZ152,079 a day, and that over the past year he has made a profit of $NZ54,750,735. At only 27-years-old, the New Man crooner has now overtaken Adele, who previously held the title of the world’s richest musician. Ed is known for once sleeping rough outside Buckingham Palace and being homeless for two years.

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The Financial Markets Authority is warning KiwiSaver investors not to rely on a correlation between funds which charge high fees and those that give good returns. The FMA’s latest KiwiSaver annual report, released yesterday, has a strong focus on the level of fees charged by KiwiSaver providers, and says that focus isn’t going away this year. Data in the report shows fees for “active members” (those not in default funds) have almost doubled over the last five years, from $90 per person to $173. Over the last year alone, average fees rose more than 19 per cent. Some of this increase will be related to fund growth, because KiwiSaver providers charge their members a percentage of the amount they have invested. This means that as the amount members have invested rises, so do the fees they pay. But that isn’t the whole story, with fees paid rising faster than sums invested. Worse, the FMA’s KiwiSaver Tracker tool, which correlates fund return and fee data, shows “no clear link between higher fees and higher returns, apart from a couple of standout funds”. FMA director of regulation Liam Mason says that’s the message the organisation is trying to get out to investors – they need to make active choices about their fund. “We don’t see a strong correlation between fees and returns, but we do see a relationship between fund choice and return.” He says the FMA hopes that the advent of two low-fees providers – Simplicity and Juno – in the market, will start to move the dial in terms of fees overall. Juno doesn’t charge fees for sav-

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ers under 18 years old, and has a graduated structure, so that savers with lower balances pay lower fees. Another concern is whether KiwiSaver providers are lowering fees as the total amount of money invested increases. Total KiwiSaver assets rose to $48.6 billion this year, and there are now 2.8 million members, up 4.2 per cent since March 2017. Economies of scale suggest as total funds increase, the percentage fees that providers charge should go down. That has happened to some extent, Mason says, but it’s important to question whether fees have fallen enough. “We would have hoped that as funds under management grew, we would have seen fees decline faster, and that members would be getting advantages of economies of scale that come with growth.” Mason says part of the FMA’s work plan for this year is to look at how fees paid by New Zealanders stack up internationally, and to check whether the definition of an “unreasonable” fee in the KiwiSaver legislation is still fit for purpose. Meanwhile, the FMA is still concerned that some large KiwiSaver providers aren’t making enough

effort to encourage investors to choose a fund that suits their needs, rather than just sticking with the default fund. Last year the FMA told the CEOs of default KiwiSaver providers they needed to make an effort to contact default members to encourage them to be more proactive about their choice of fund. Some providers have made progress, but others could do far better, the annual report shows. The largest default provider, AMP, has only 2 per cent of its 112,600 default members making an “active choice” about their fund, unchanged from last year and significantly down on 2016. ASB (the second largest default provider, with 90,400 members) and Westpac have only 4 per cent and 3 per cent of default members making active choices. At the other end of the scale, small KiwiSaver default provider Booster has 15 per cent making active choices, up from 9 per cent, and ANZ has 10 per cent, up from 5 per cent. “We regard active choices as important as they are a good indication that the provider’s financial literacy efforts have resulted in a member making a meaningful, informed choice in their own interest,” Mason said. – NZME

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ness shrank in the year, with net debt at $57.5 billion, or 19.9 per cent of GDP, compared to $59.48 billion, or 21.7 per cent of GDP a year earlier. That was helped by an unexpected residual cash surplus of $1.35 billion against an expected deficit of $1.26 billion. Robertson reiterated his commitment to keeping debt in

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Budget, he said the risks were either neutral or to the downside. “I’m looking forward to a good quarter in September and if that happens then we’ll be on or about on track,” he said. “I’m keeping a wary eye on the international environment particularly.” The Crown accounts show the government’s level of indebted-

check, saying it provides enough of buffer to invest in critical infrastructure. Capital spending of $5.9 billion in the June 2018 year included $2.5 billion of physical assets such as school buildings, defence equipment and hospitals, $2.8 billion of investments in state highways, KiwiRail and the City Rail Link, and $500 million of contributions to the New Zealand Superannuation Fund. Capital commitments totalled $10.98 billion as at June 30, of which $4.41 billion is in state highways. The Crown’s net worth was $135.64 billion as at June 30, up from $116.47 billion a year earlier, and more than the $123.57 billion forecast. The biggest increases in asset values were in the state highway network and housing portfolio. The government’s operating balance, including investment gains from NZ Super and Accident Compensation Corp, was $8.4 billion, narrowing from $12.32 billion a year earlier, but still ahead of forecast. Investment gains of $5.3 billion were offset by actuarial losses of $2.4 billion. – NZME

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lion, of which an extra $200 million came from portfolio investment entities, vehicles used for savings and investments. “The headline results yesterday are ahead of the Treasury’s forecasts in Budget 2018. This was largely due to timing issues with Crown expenses, which will reverse out as that planned spending occurs early in the 2018/19 year,” Finance Minister Grant Robertson said. “This means Budget 2018 spending and investment plans are on track.” The Treasury was relatively optimistic about the remainder of 2018, this month saying it expects steady growth to continue for the rest of the year due to the Families Package support for low-income families, high net migration and a modest recovery in the housing market. Economists are more circumspect as the latest business confidence and activity surveys indicate slower GDP growth. Robertson said the international environment is weighing on his outlook for the economy. When asked whether he’s leaning to the Treasury’s upside, downside or core forecast for the

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The New Zealand government’s operating surplus beat expectations as the Crown’s tax take was bolstered by rising company profits, a bigger working population and increased investment gains. The operating balance before gains and losses widened to $5.53 billion in the 12 months ended June from $4.07 billion a year earlier, beating Treasury’s forecast in May for a surplus of $3.14 billion. The government’s tax take rose 6.1 per cent to $80.22 billion, outpacing the projected $79.54 billion, while core operating costs lagged behind expectations at $80.58 billion, a more modest increase of 5.6 per cent. The spending line will likely catch up in coming years, with timing issues accounting for about half the lower expenditure. The Crown’s coffers were bolstered by a 3 per cent increase in annual wages and a 3.7 per cent expansion in the labour force supporting a 7.3 per cent increase in income tax to $36 billion, and a 6.7 per cent gain in goods and services tax to $20.81 billion. Company taxes rose 6.2 per cent, or $800 million, to $13.5 bil-

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ood waste is a major issue in New Zealand – 79kg of edible food per household is thrown out each year. Every time we throw away food – our bread crusts or last night’s leftovers – it adds up but there’s an organisation, Love Food Hate Waste, that wants to change this. If you want to cut your food waste but don’t know how, check out the organisation’s website www.lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz where there are dozens of great meal ideas. Some are printed in today’s Simply Living.

Cheese and bacon bread pudding Leftover ﬁsh and chip pie

Noodle fritters 1 cup peanuts Oil, for frying 3 eggs 1 curry powder 2T flour 1t salt Knob fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 fresh chili, finely chopped 1/2 red capsicum, chopped Small handful coriander 1 carrot, grated 1/4 C tofu, cubed About 150g leftover fried noodles Juice of 1 small lemon ■ Toast the peanuts in the oven or in a pan with a little oil. ■ Into a bowl, break the eggs and add the curry powder, flour and salt and beat well. ■ Add the ginger, garlic, chili, capsicum, coriander, carrot, tofu and noodles ■ Roughly chop the toasted peanuts and throw them in, along with the juice of the lemon. ■ With a large spoon, gently stir the mixture to combine. ■ In a pan, heat some oil for frying the fritters ■ Place large spoonsful of the batter in the pan, turning once the first side has been cooked.

Fridge harvest stew 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 C olive oil 1 tin crushed tomatoes 2C beef stock 2 tins cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (or other types of bean of your choice) 200-300g leftover cooked meat, finely chopped 1/4 t black pepper 1/4 T salt 1 bag spinach or rocket ■ In a large pot, sauté garlic in olive oil until golden, about 1-2 minutes. ■ Add in tinned tomatoes and beef stock. ■ Stir in beans, meat, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. ■ Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. ■ Stir in greens and cook until they wilt (approximately 1-2 minutes).

2 leftover pieces of fish Leftover chips (approximately 1C) 1 small onion, finely diced 1T vegetable oil 1/2 carrot, diced finely 1 stick celery or 1/4 small leek or 1 small courgette, diced finely 1 can chopped tomatoes Salt and pepper 1/4 C grated cheese 1/4 C chopped parsley or 1 spring onion ■ Preheat oven to 200°C. ■ Heat the oil gently in a frying pan or saucepan. ■ Add the onion and sauté until soft. ■ Add the carrot and vegetable of your choice – celery, leek or courgette – and cook gently until soft. ■ Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened. ■ Season with salt and pepper. ■ Slice the leftover chips finely and mix with the cheese and parsley or spring onion. ■ Place the fish in a small baking dish ■ Spoon over the sauce then pile the chip crumble on top. ■ Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until crisp and bubbling.

Chicken noodle soup Chicken bones/carcass (from roast chicken) or you can use a whole chicken 1t salt Pepper, to taste 2 cloves garlic, chopped or 1t crushed garlic 1 bay leaf (optional) 8C water (2 litres) 2 carrots, chopped 1 leek, thinly sliced including the green top 2 sticks celery, thinly sliced 250g dried spaghetti 2C cooked chicken, shredded Leftover gravy (optional) 2 chicken stock cubes 2t mixed herbs ■ Place the chicken carcass, salt, pepper, garlic, bay leaf (if using) and water into a large pot. ■ Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for at least 60 minutes. ■ Once the broth is ready, sieve the broth, making sure to catch the liquid in a bowl ■ Discard the chicken bones. ■ Return the chicken broth to the pot and add the carrots, leek, celery, spaghetti and chicken ■ Stir in leftover gravy (if using), chicken stock cubes and mixed herbs ■ Simmer the soup for 10 to 15 minutes, until the spaghetti is cooked. ■ If you find the soup is too thick, you can add more water. ■ Season the soup with salt and pepper before serving.

1T oil 1 onion, finely chopped 200g bacon, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or 1t crushed garlic 1 can corn kernels, drained 2C fresh or frozen vegetables, chopped or grated if fresh 6 eggs 2C milk Salt and pepper, to taste 3T butter or margarine 12 slices bread 2C grated cheese ■ Preheat oven to 180°C and grease baking/casserole dish. ■ Heat oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. ■ Add the onion and bacon and cook until the onion is soft. ■ Add the garlic, carrot, corn and vegetables to the pan and fry for five minutes. ■ Remove from the heat. ■ In a bowl whisk the eggs and milk and season with salt and pepper. ■ Butter one side of bread slices. ■ Place a layer of bread in the bottom of your baking dish (butter side down). ■ Top it with some of the bacon and vegetable mix and a sprinkling of cheese. ■ Repeat the layers until all of the bread and bacon vegetable mix has been used. ■ Finish with a layer of grated cheese on the top. ■ Pour the egg mixture over the bread and let it soak for 5 minutes. ■ Press down on the vegetable mix to make sure the egg mixture has reached the bottom. ■ Bake the pudding in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the egg is set. ■ Allow to cool in baking dish for a few minutes before serving.

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Sandﬂy Bay, north of Ohau Point, Kaikoura was the ﬁnal block to reopening State Highway One, due to the major slips there. Almost all of the land in the bottom half of this photo (which is looking southwards) is seabed raised in the November 2016 earthquake. Ocean waves formerly lapped at the edge of State Highway One and the railway but the seabed was raised, in some places about six metres, and is now a considerable distance from State Highway One and the railway.

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In brief Gold for McCullough Kiwi triathlete Dylan McCullough has claimed New Zealand’s first gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. McCullough broke away with a 13-second lead after a tightfought bike ride with Italy’s Alessio Crociani before taking out the men’s triathlon with a final time of 53:27 – 12 seconds ahead of Portuguese silver medallist Alexandre Monties. Describing the race “touch and go,” the seventeen-year-old Saint Kentigern student said it was an amazing feeling to come away with the top title. - NZME

Modric, Mbappe line up Croatia’s Luka Modric and France striker Kylian Mbappe are in the running to break Lionel Messi’s and Cristiano Ronaldo’s 10-year dominance of the Ballon d’Or. The World Cup finalist and champion, respectively, are nominees for this year’s award which is decided by France Football magazine with a ceremony taking place on December 3 in Paris. The last player to win the trophy before Ronaldo and Messi took over was Kaka in 2007. - PA

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS The Waireka Croquet Club will mark its 85th birthday with an afternoon of golf croquet on Saturday. PHOTO ERIN TASKER 080918-ET-0099 BY ERIN TASKER

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Ashburton’s Waireka Croquet Club is set to celebrate its rich history in style this weekend. October 13 marked the 85th anniversary of the club and players were getting ready to mark the milestone with an afternoon of the game that started it all – golf croquet. The club had invited all past and present members to attend the celebrations, and wear period dress for the occasion if they wished. Games would get under way at 1.15pm on Saturday and stop at around 3pm for a high tea for afternoon tea. The cost for attendees will be $5 per person. The day was about celebrating the birthday of the club, although croquet in Ashburton actually dated back much further than Waireka. Croquet was first established in the Ashburton Domain in January 1900. The name of the club then was the Ashburton Croquet Club and its grounds were directly opposite the Railways Goods Shed on West Street. In December 1912 a Mr Hoskin tendered to build a tea kiosk in the area known as the children’s playground for the princely sum of 50 pounds. The Pavilion, as it became known, was further enlarged with a veranda and general improvements were made for a further 17

pounds in 1917, by which time it was being used by the Ashburton Croquet Club as a clubrooms. In October 1933 another croquet club was established in the domain and that was the Waireka club. The name Waireka was understood to translate to ‘by the water’ – an acknowledgment of the domain’s pond. Waireka had no clubrooms and for many years shared the basketball pavilion next door, but both clubs suffered having that building requisitioned in the war by the army. Help came in the form of the other croquet club at the domain though. The Ashburton Croquet Club on West Street was disbanded in 1961 and bequeathed the clubrooms to Waireka. In March 1962 the building was transported on wheels to its new home on the Philip Street site in the domain, and it was a building which served Waireka extremely well, but croquet continued to thrive to the extent that the old building no longer met the club’s requirements. The decision was made in late 2004 to replace the clubrooms fondly known as the Grand Old Lady with a new clubrooms. The old tea kiosk still lived in a new happy home and Waireka’s 50-odd members still played croquet on the same site and enjoyed the peace and tranquillity of the Ashburton Domain to this day, and hopefully for many more years to come.

Kylian Mbappe has scored four times in 13 minutes as Paris SaintGermain extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to eight points with a 5-0 rout of Lyon. France international Mbappe netted all his goals in the second-half to take his season tally in the league to eight – level with team-mate Neymar. PSG maintained their 100 per cent record after Neymar’s early penalty put them on course for victory. - PA

Jets re-sign Stengel W-League club Newcastle Jets have re-signed prolific American import Katie Stengel on a one-year deal for the upcoming season. Stengel was a driving force behind the Jets’ semi-final run last season after finishing second in the golden boot with 10 goals in 13 matches. The star centre-forward recently returned to Australia for her third W-League season after an NWSL stint with the Utah Royals. - AAP

Jacks joins Titans Gold Coast have added to their NRL play-making stocks by confirming the signing of Ryley Jacks from Melbourne on a one-year deal. The Brisbane-born halfback played 25 NRL games for the Storm during his two years at the Storm. He was unable to cement a first-grade spot with the perennial contenders and the 26-year-old will return to Queensland faced with a similar log-jam for spots, despite the departure of five-eighth Kane Elgey to Manly. - AAP

Trbojevic boys to stay A messy departure for beloved coach Trent Barrett looms but Manly star Tom Trbojevic says he and brother Jake will see out their contracts at the embattled NRL club. The Sea Eagles coaching job appears in limbo with Barrett trying to be released from his contract before July 2019 after falling out with Manly over a perceived lack of infrastructure and resigning mid-season. - AAP

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Todd first choice, says Hart The All Blacks will regret releasing Matt Todd to play in Japan. That’s the message from former All Black coach John Hart, who predicts North Harbour’s Dillon Hunt will go into the test squad as openside back-up to Ardie Savea. Crusaders stalwart Todd, who has played 14 tests over six years, is having a sabbatical at the Panasonic Wild Knights under Robbie Deans, which probably puts him out of the All Blacks’ reach. With Sam Cane sidelined long term because of the neck injury suffered in Sunday’s Pretoria test, it means the All Blacks are exposed at openside for the upcoming tests against Australia, Japan, England, Ireland and Italy. Just how the newcomer is managed into the main squad – which splits up briefly during the Japan sojourn – remains to be seen. Another contender, Auckland’s Blake Gibson, has just been ruled out for the season with a quad injury. The 30-year-old Todd wants to

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be in World Cup contention but has said Japan was too good to pass up at this stage of his rugby career. Hart told Radio Sport: “They clearly would be very disappointed Matt Todd is on sabbatical in Japan – he would have been the first choice. “Whether they revisit that, see if they can get him released ... but I don’t think having given the sabbatical they will want to interrupt that. “Blake Gibson was one of the choices but now that he is out, Dillon Hunt is a certainty. “He’s been around the squad, and is playing pretty good football. “I’m sure he will be the player – they are a bit thin outside of that.” The 23-year-old Hunt, who plays for the Highlanders, made his debut for the All Blacks as a substitute against a French XV in November. Meanwhile, Hart said the rise of South Africa was a cause for concern a year out from the World Cup. “They have improved im-

mensely through this campaign,” he said. “They normally don’t have the combination of skill and other attributes. “It makes for a very exciting opening World Cup game. “The All Blacks are making too many mistakes and not playing quite as well as they have.

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Time at the Guardian 27 years Where are you from? Sydney. What’s the most enjoyable part of your job? Interviewing people and taking photos, love hearing those stories! What’s your back story, where do you hail from, your working career? I came to Methven to run a ski lodge about 30 years ago, and somehow Mid Canterbury is still my home to this day. What exciting experiences have you enjoyed while working in your role? Every day is exciting. Have there been any embarrassing moments in your working career? Some years ago myself and a photographer were chasing an Ashburton fire engine which had responded to a fire in the Ashburton river bed. The photographer followed the fire engine across a stream, but the water flooded the motor and we were stuck. We were thus blocking the path of the firefighters when they had to come back out again a couple of minutes later to access the riverbed at a different point. They leaped out of their engine, hooked up a tow rope and quickly got us out of the way so they could return to their duties. I don’t think I have ever felt more stupid in my whole life! Best piece of advice ever given to you? If in doubt, leave out – great advice for journalists! Away from work, what do you like to do in your spare time? Skiing on Mt Hutt, spending time with family and

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“South Africa really put pressure on them defensively and suddenly their attack was blunted. “We are doing things like kicking the ball away. “We should have confronted them through the middle, been a bit more patient. “They are making mistakes under pressure and I’m sure that will be concerning Steve Hansen.” - NZME

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Defence unlocks attack Bernard Foley believes Australia’s best attacking return in nearly a year shows there are plenty of points in the Wallabies if only they get their defence right. Recalled as the starting five-eighth, Foley was at the heart of the action as the Wallabies overturned a 24-point half-time deficit to beat Argentina 45-34. Foley said the key was the way they fixed their defence, which gave the backline enough room to complete plays that were falling apart earlier in the match. - AAP

Crunch time for Cheika Wallabies coach Michael Cheika faces a board meeting with Rugby Australia in the coming weeks that could decide any changes to his coaching staff heading into next year’s Rugby World Cup. The Wallabies pulled off one of their most memorable comebacks in history on Sunday, fighting back from 31-7 down at halftime to beat Argentina 45-34 and avoid last place in the Rugby Championship. According to rugby.com.au, Cheika will present his case to the Rugby Australia board for the lead-up to next year’s Rugby World Cup. The board have publicly backed Cheika in recent months but he could face some serious questions following a poor season to date. The Wallabies have won just three of their nine tests this season. - AAP

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In brief Kyrgios ‘borderline’ Nick Kyrgios’ effort is under the microscope again after an umpire suggested a point during his firstround Shanghai Masters defeat was “really borderline”. The Australian, who at times appeared largely disinterested in his 4-6 6-4 6-3 loss to American qualifier Bradley Klahn, engaged in a heated argument with chair umpire Damien Dumusois over the comment. “Nick – last point was really borderline,” Dumusois said after the world No.104 aced Kyrgios to make it 2-1 in the second set. The world no.38 fired back, telling the French official: “I don’t care, bro. You have no right to tell me that it’s poor”. - PA

Umpires get life bans Three chair umpires from Thailand have been banned for life from tennis after being found guilty of match-fixing and betting offences. The Tennis Integrity Unit announced the sanctions yesterday against Anucha Tongplew, Apisit Promchai and Chitchai Srililai, who were accused of betting on matches and manipulating scores in the official scoring system at ITF Futures tournaments in 2017. In a statement, the integrity unit said all three umpires admitted the breaches. The case was adjudicated by independent anticorruption hearing officer Charles Hollander. - PA

RESULTS ■ Golf Ashton Cromie is all concentration at the Mid Canterbury Tennis Spring Break tennis camp yesterday. PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 091018-MM-004

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A group of young rising tennis stars are being given the perfect opportunity to hone their skills ahead of the pending tennis season. Mid Canterbury Tennis is holding a three-day ‘Spring Break’ tennis camp during the holidays which began on Monday and runs through until today.

More than 50 children have been taking part in the training under the watchful eye of local coach Andre van Rooyen. Classes have been split into two age groups, with the younger players working on the basic tennis skills and the older, second session children taking part in a more technical training area. “It’s been great – and already

we are seeing improvement,” van Rooyen said. “This is all just about working on those little aspects for the older children ahead of the upcoming interclub season and also introducing the younger players to the sport. “We’ve been rapt with the number of kids who have been along to take part.” With the tennis season loom-

ing, van Rooyen’s skill set was being well put to the test by his young charges yesterday on the courts. “We’re focusing on getting things like their serve right and flowing well and I’m working with each person individually to try and gain the perfect result for them with their swing.” The class comes to conclusion today.

Kiwis team named to play Kangaroos at Mt Smart Stadium, Saturday, 7.45pm Kiwis: 1. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (c), 2. Ken Maumalo, 3. Esan Marsters, 4. Joseph Manu, 5. Jordan Rapana, 6. Shaun Johnson, 7. Kodi Nikorima, 8. Jesse Bromwich, 9. Brandon Smith, 10. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 11. Kevin Proctor, 12. Isaac Liu, 13. James Fisher-Harris Interchange: 14. Kenny Bromwich, 15. Leeson Ah Mau, 16. Martin Taupau, 17. Adam Blair, 18 Peta Hiku, 19. Jahrome Hughes

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Watene-Zelezniak new Kiwis skipper Fullback Dallin Watene-Zelezniak yesterday became one of the youngest captains in New Zealand rugby league history after being named to lead the Kiwis in Saturday’s trans-Tasman test against the Kangaroos at Mount Smart Stadium. The ascension to the captaincy is a triple celebration for the Ham-

ilton-born Penrith Panthers star, who turned 23 in August. His appointment coincides with he and his wife Purdy’s third wedding anniversary while WateneZelezniak emulates the achievement of his great grandfather Tipene (Steve) Watene, one of New Zealand rugby league’s most revered figures.

He was the first Maori to captain the Kiwis in 1936-1937 and the only person who has represented the New Zealand rugby league side and become a Member of Parliament. “I was really humbled when Madge (Michael Maguire) offered me the chance to captain my country.

“It’s a huge honour, especially following in my great grandfather’s steps,” said Watene-Zelezniak. His first test as captain will be the eighth of his career since debuting against the Kangaroos in Newcastle in 2016. “Dallin lives the values we’re looking for and embodies the new

direction we’re heading in with the Kiwis,” said Maguire. With 96 NRL appearances across five seasons, he retains the fullback role he filled in the one-off test against England in June. The 17-man squad includes two debutants in Roosters centre Joseph Manu and Melbourne’s Brandon Smith at hooker. - NZME

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Saginaw in by a nose

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After 2400 metres and close to three minutes and ten seconds, only a nose could split both Days Of Destiny (inside) and Saginaw at yesterday’s Chertsey Trotting Club workouts on the Ashburton Racecourse. The pair, who were left to fight out the qualifying mobile on their own, both received their ticket to head to the races with their efforts, with Ross Cameron getting Saginaw home by the narrowest of margins over Days Of Destiny and John Fanning. Yesterday’s trials were the first day the new surface of the Ashburton Racecourse was publicly used and reports from senior horsemen were encouraging. The optimum goal is to have the track in pristine condition for Ashburton Flying Stakes Day on Labour Monday and trials like those held yesterday were the perfect opportunity to ensure that things were being changed and tweaked to reach the perfect racing surface for the biggest day of the year.

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Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Raceway Meeting Date: 10 Oct 2018 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 12.23pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL HT1 C0q, 305m 1 57 Purple Circle nwtd ......................B Goldsack 2 33246 Sedgebrook Saint nwtd .......................F Kite 3 54254 Kylie Jean nwtd .................................M Flipp 4 3353 Viking Ash nwtd ................................. N Udy 5 68453 Flying Huey nwtd ..................... K Gommans 6 42224 Yee Coo Coo nwtd ....................J McInerney 7 Bigtime Pearl nwtd .............................L Cole 8 83263 Sly John nwtd J & ...............................D Bell 9 776 It’s Timmy nwtd .........................J McInerney 10 54688 Alamein Simba nwtd K & ..................Phillips 2 12.40pm WHANGANUI CHRONICLE HT2 C0q, 305m 1 7 Blue Whizz nwtd.........................B Goldsack 2 22434 Cookie Biscuit nwtd...........................M Flipp 3 72832 Outa Sims nwtd.................................. N Udy 4 Bigtime Holly nwtd .............................L Cole 5 33666 Cassia nwtd ............................. K Gommans 6 42723 Banjo Hope nwtd A & ......................Williams 7 8482F Blur Of Motion nwtd ..................... H Mullane 8 44365 Arm Turner nwtd........................J McInerney

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Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

9 55578 Bigtime Ashii nwtd J & ........................D Bell 9 83578 Tuff An’ Spicy nwtd ........................B Mitchell 10 78787 Nippa Mint nwtd ........................J McInerney 10 76 Grunty Mama nwtd S & .............C Blackburn 3 12.58pm AON CPF C0 HT3 C0q, 305m 5 1.33pm J P PRINT PETONE C1 C1, 520m 1 275 Barbarossa Boy nwtd .................B Goldsack 1 37443 Dream On Dreamer 31.14 ..............M Olden 2 23422 Manimal nwtd ...............................M Roberts 2 54286 Dyna Boomer nwtd K &.....................Phillips 3 43767 Bigtime Claws nwtd A & ..................Williams 3 532F4 Take Action 30.84.........................M Goodier 4 85846 Sefton Brew nwtd ............................... N Udy 4 18262 Idol Little Girl 30.99 ...........................M Flipp 5 746F6 Sedgebrook Pride nwtd.......................F Kite 5 64477 Indy’s Boy nwtd ..................................W Kite 6 85364 Bigtime Clever nwtd G & ........ S Fredrickson 6 62836 Cawbourne Taylor 30.05 ..............M Roberts 7 Heavenly Eyes nwtd..................... T Downey 7 44522 Tipperary Mel 30.22 ...........................L Cole 8 77438 Magic Maria nwtd ..........................G Atwood 8 74566 Bigtime Logan 30.39 A & ................Williams Emergencies: 9 35568 Spot On Hearty nwtd ...............E Duganzich 9 67667 That’s Frank nwtd ......................J McInerney 10 18667 Tuff Jewel nwtd..............................B Mitchell 10 78887 Cawbourne Skid nwtd .............. K Gommans 6 1.51pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 305m 4 1.16pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION 1 16278 Azandei 17.74 ...................................D Edlin C0 C0, 520m 2 64477 Alamein Dip 17.95 K & ......................Phillips 1 44453 Diamond Geezer nwtd .................M Goodier 3 78848 Ace Star 17.92 ...........................B Goldsack 2 66376 Lizzy O’Shea nwtd ......................B Hodgson 4 4126 Eye Far nwtd .....................................M Flipp 3 77253 Zara Jinx nwtd.................................... N Udy 5 18 Bigtime Hearty 17.79 .........................L Cole 4 5 Bigtime Paige nwtd ............................L Cole 6 34537 Judge Me Jackie 17.91 .................. L Pearce 5 F3642 Three Of Hearts nwtd .................B Hodgson 7 87656 Cool Wolf 18.09............................. D Donlon 6 63325 Jetlag Jag nwtd .........................J McInerney 8 77848 Cawbourne Nath 17.74 ............ K Gommans 7 22421 Hashtag Blessed nwtd .................M Roberts 9 658F6 Homebush Rieko nwtd ..............J McInerney 8 Bigtime Kiss nwtd...............................L Cole 10 17766 Captain Kate 18.28 .........................C Morris

1 46384 Cawbourne Johno 18.23 .......... K Gommans 2 58757 Lissadell Babe 17.99..................... D Donlon 3 36326 Mini Mansion 17.89 ...........................M Flipp 4 36173 Bigtime Jasmine nwtd ........................L Cole 5 21674 Hurricane Al 17.97 ..........................C Morris 6 35675 Bigtime Boy 17.79 M G & ................P Briggs 7 65433 Homebush Tulip nwtd ................J McInerney 8 22253 Nero 17.58 ..................................B Hodgson Emergencies: 9 27477 Cawbourne Mack nwtd A &.............Williams 10 65768 Bigtime Kaea 18.01 J & ......................D Bell 8 2.25 CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES HERE DECEMBER C1 C1, 305m 1 61587 Mark Be Good 17.84 .......................C Morris 2 43363 Brighteye’s Soul 17.79 ....................... N Udy 3 86526 Cawbourne Spook 17.87 .................... L Bell 4 23418 Miss Wiggle 18.39 K & ......................Phillips 5 63765 Cawbourne Owen 17.80 .......... K Gommans 6 78322 Breed Apart 17.75...........................M Olden 7 65337 Eight Oh Three 17.99 ........................M Flipp 8 75575 Bigtime Kalani 17.88 G & ....... S Fredrickson 9 75878 Accra 17.87 ............................... K B Benson 10 57577 Uno Again 17.71 J & ...........................D Bell

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52688 Don’t Muzzle Me 17.80 ..............B Goldsack 68735 Swift Liberty nwtd.............................R Waite 25758 Epic Force 17.77 .......................... H Mullane 84642 Making It Up 17.79 ..........................C Morris 68x64 Pat Patterson 17.77 ..........................M Flipp 73757 Homebush Demi 18.02 .............J McInerney 31284 Ahuroa Flyer 18.28 ........................R Murray 48542 Bigtime Nibbles nwtd.......................L Doody 75478 Cawbourne Looks 17.75 .......... K Gommans 46876 Killer Frost 18.47 ..............................P Taylor 10 3.04pm HATRICK DASH C1 C1, 305m 1 14855 Opawa Bucks 17.87 .........................R Waite 2 47545 Sozin’s Treasure nwtd ...............J McInerney 3 88622 Bella Jade 17.89 .............................C Morris 4 78554 Our Tyson nwtd .................................M Flipp 5 45367 Rocky’s To Much 17.94 A & ............Williams 6 78815 Tuff Temptress 18.28 .....................B Mitchell 7 54483 Jelani 18.05.......................................D Edlin 8 53184 Subway Kay 18.28 .....................B Goldsack 9 48477 Princess Pea 18.14 ..........................P Taylor 10 55868 Cawbourne Rob 18.02 ............. K Gommans LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 10 35858 Little Tornado 18.16..........................R Waite 3 3.54pm LASER PLUMBING C1 C1, 305m 1 32211 Sly Carl 17.66 .................................... N Udy way Meeting Date: 10 Oct 2018 NZ Meeting number: 9 2 3.39 BOOK YOUR FUNCTION@HATRICK C1, 520m 1 65877 Cawbourne Zayne nwtd J & ................D Bell 2 23114 Broken Wallet 17.82 ................. K Gommans Doubles: 1 and 2; 4 and 5 Trebles: 3, 4 and 5 3 66221 Bigtime On Track 17.77 .......................F Kite 2 76552 Hungry Machine 18.00 ....................L Doody 1 64111 Bigtime Kiowa nwtd ............................L Cole 4 54731 Not Shackley 17.86 ............................ N Udy 3 43645 Bigtime Dean 18.15 A &..................Williams 1 3.19pm (NZT) FIRST SECURITY C1 C1, 305m 2 88x74 Cawbourne Bettsy 30.99.......... K Gommans 5 12112 Bigtime Pete 17.32 .............................L Cole 4 3685x Bombshell Blonde nwtd ............... H Mullane 1 28346 Fancy Fifita nwtd .............................C Morris 3 33565 Bigtime Leeroy 30.49 .........................L Cole 6 22351 Ciara 17.87 .......................................... I Cox 5 73826 Empty Pocket 18.28 ........................... N Udy 2 88868 Chase Me Apatche 17.92 .............G Atwood 4 35655 Tuff Mr. Tee 31.85 ..........................B Mitchell 7 62321 Justa Gift 17.71 ..................................L Cole 6 453x6 Hotdog Shannon 17.98 ...................C Morris 3 4827P Dyna Bentley 18.12......................M Roberts 5 42353 Bigtime Ronnie 30.65 G & ..... S Fredrickson 8 58651 Cawbourne Muzza 17.92 J & ..............D Bell 7 81844 Set The Limit 17.72 .........................S Maher 4 86345 Skitzer nwtd ............................. K Gommans 6 15622 Bigtime Chloe nwtd ......................M Goodier Emergencies: 8 85584 Homebush Razz 18.04 .............J McInerney 5 86424 Zip Zap Zoe nwtd ......................J McInerney 7 38268 Go Ring 31.21 ...................................M Flipp 9 65452 Go Ash 18.02 ....................................M Flipp 6 86654 Magma 17.89 ..................................L Doody 8 54643 Chip Off Block 30.49 ...................J McArthur Emergencies: 9 37864 Rocky Top 18.08 ..............................P Taylor 10 62272 Zara Zara 17.81 ................................M Flipp 7 57277 Bigtime Winnie 18.10 A & ...............Williams Emergencies: 8 44113 Mr. Postman 17.85 ............................. N Udy 9 45782 Opawa Anthony nwtd ........................J Black 10 5588x Barn Door Billy 17.88 ............... K Gommans 5 4.29 ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C1 SUPPORT RACE 9 86668 Kushka nwtd H &............................... Woods 10 88737 Forever And Ever 30.43 A & ...........Williams 4 4.12pm MAX REFRIGERATION C1 FINAL C1f, 305m C1f, 305m

1 74743 Spirit Of Nathan 17.92 ....................C Morris 2 36863 Flying Canary nwtd ...................J McInerney 3 58423 Smash Fire 18.13..............................M Flipp 4 65452 Go Ash 18.02 ....................................M Flipp 5 62272 Zara Zara 17.81 ................................M Flipp 6 36488 Alamein Panda 17.90 K & .................Phillips 7 44432 Watch Your Back 17.86 ......................W Kite 8 57474 Cawbourne Merl 17.64 J & .................D Bell Emergencies: 9 47668 Cawbourne Bee nwtd J & ...................D Bell 10 64477 Alamein Dip 17.95 K & ......................Phillips LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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■ TENNIS

In brief

Azarenka confirmed Former world number one Victoria Azarenka is the latest big name signing for Auckland’s ASB women’s tennis classic this summer. The Belarussian was due to come to Auckland last year but pulled out due to the long running custody battle with her son’s father. However that’s now resolved and the two time Grand Slam champion joins the already announced Caroline Wozniacki (currently world number 2) and Venus Williams as grand slam champions and former world number ones that have committed to starting their year in Auckland. Together the three have enjoyed an incredible 133 weeks at world number one, have won 99 WTA titles, 10 Grand Slam titles and 5 Olympic medals. “This field is certainly shaping up to be our strongest yet. “There is still the chance of another grand slam champion and we know we have two more big names that will confirm in the coming weeks. “With the first round now split over two sessions rather than four, we are going to have what will probably be our strongest ever Monday and Tuesday of the women’s event” said Tournament Director Karl Budge. Azarenka has been a mainstay at the top of the women’s game since breaking into the top ten in 2009. She rose to number one in the world for 51 consecutive weeks in 2012 having captured her first of back to back Australian Open titles. She became just the third woman of all time to achieve the Sunshine Double, winning both Indian Wells and Miami in 2016. In 2018 the Belarusian has risen an incredible 154 spots on the WTA rankings as she strives to return to the top ten following the birth of her first child, Leo. Whilst it may have been Serena that has grabbed the headlines, Azarenka too is flying the flag for sporting mums balancing life as a mother and as a professional athlete. “Vika has been incredible since coming back on Tour. “She performed incredibly

Brees smashes record Drew Brees has become the NFL’s all-time leader in yards passing and he did it in style. The 39-year-old Brees eclipsed Peyton Manning’s mark of 71,940 yards with a 62yard touchdown pass to rookie Tre’Quan Smith with 2:36 left in the first half during yesterday’s game against the Washington Redskins. The score put the Saints up 26-6 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. After the record-breaking completion, officials stopped the game and the game ball was handed over to Pro Football Hall of Fame officials. - AP

Hawks grab Humphries Former Sydney Kings big man Isaac Humphries has signed for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. The 20-year-old has picked up an undisclosed deal to join the Hawks’ before their season opener against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Humphries is coming off his debut NBL season, averaging 6.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and one block to notch rookie of the year honours. - AAP

Baynes avoids fine Australia’s Aron Baynes has avoided being punished for a confrontation during the Boston Celtics’ pre-season game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The NBA announced yesterday Baynes’ Celtics team-mate Marcus Smart had been fined $25,000 and the Cavaliers’ JR Smith $15,000. The incident happened when Smith and Baynes locked arms under the basket in the first quarter of the Cavaliers’ 113-102 win over the Celtics on Saturday at Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena. Smart was ejected while Smith stayed in the game. - AAP

Macdonald released

well at Wimbledon last year in her second tournament back and this year alone she made the semi-finals in Miami, one of the biggest events of the year and re-

corded wins over top ten players. “What she is doing is incredible and we look forward to welcoming her and Leo to Auckland in January”. - NZME

Belarussian Victoria Azarenka makes a welcome return to the Auckland courts for the ASB Classic this year.

Nene Macdonald has secured a release from St George Illawarra to join North Queensland on a three-year NRL deal. The winger will help fill the hole left by outside backs Kane Linnett, Antonio Winterstein and Lachlan Coote in Townsville. After a strong season which saw him play a part in the Dragons’ run to the semi-finals, the Cairns product was lured home to Queensland’s north as part of the Cowboys’ outside back recruitment drive. “He’s a North Queensland kid and we like North Queenslanders representing this region,” Cowboys coach Paul Green said. “Nene had a fantastic year for the Dragons”. - AAP

■ BASEBALL

Holt creates history as Red Sox batter Yankees Brock Holt became the first player in MLB history to hit for the cycle in a post-season game as the Boston Red Sox crushed the New York Yankees 16-1 to grab a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five American League division series. Boston battered ineffective Yankees pitcher Luis Severino and silenced a charged-up Yankee Stadium crowd that emptied out fast

on a night when Red Sox rookie manager Alex Cora made all the right moves. By the ninth, back-up catcher Austin Romine was on the mound for New York – he gave up a tworun homer to Holt that completed his cycle – the accomplishment of hitting a single, a double, a triple, and a home run in the same game. The visitors, who had 18 hits to

New York’s five, put seven runs on the board in the fourth inning. Game 4 is tonight in the Bronx, where the Red Sox can put away the Yankees and advance to the AL championship series against the Houston Astros, last year’s World Series champions. The Astros beat the Cleveland Indians 11-3 to complete their maiden post-season sweep.

Houston were 2-0 up in the best-of-five series against Cleveland going into yesterday’s game at Progressive Field. Cleveland led 2-1 going into the seventh, when Marwin Gonzalez put the Astros ahead with an RBI double. George Springer – whose two home runs set a franchise record with nine in the post-season – and

Carlos Correa had homers in a sixrun eighth inning to put the Astros up 10-2. The teams traded runs in the ninth as Houston prevailed to progress to their second consecutive ALCS. Meanwhile, Manny Machado drove in four runs with a homer and double as the Los Angeles Dodgers won 6-2 over the Atlanta Braves. - PA

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GENERAL NEWS AND SPORTS REPORTER The Ashburton Guardian has an opportunity for a reporter to write for its “Timaru App”. Following on from the success of the Ashburton and Selwyn App’s. We are looking for a person with enthusiasm, passion and who has the ability to write strong news stories, community news stories and sports stories. The position is full-time. Ideally, you’ll be experienced with interviewing all walks of life from within a local community, local primary school kids, councillors, business owners to celebrities. We want a reporter who can work under their own initiative, sourcing news and features, but who is also happy to take instruction. A strong understanding of the mobile news platforms and workings of social media is a must, along with the ability to take great photos and video. You’ll be 100 per cent self managing and there will be KPI’s around number of stories and types of stories to be produced daily, this role includes some evening and weekend work. If you have a journalism qualification, a solid portfolio of work, a full driver’s licence and the right to work in New Zealand, don’t hesitate, please apply by email, with CV attached, to: desme@theguardian.co.nz Closing date: Monday, October 15, 2018.

Teacher/Kaiako

CALTEX ASHBURTON

Fixed-term maternity leave This position is in our under two’s area, with the possibility of it becoming permanent. Want to work with a passionate, supportive and collaborative team in a fun and family orientated environment? Do you want a relaxed and calm workplace that is inspired by nature and the natural world? Then this could be the opportunity for you. Forty hours per week, for one year, starting Jan 2019.

Part-time Administrator The above position involves 10 – 15 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Applications close October 31, 2018 Email CV to centre owners:

We have an opportunity for a reliable and enthusiastic person to join the dynamic team at Ashburton New World. You may not have worked in the industry previously, but if you have a passion for working with fresh food and would be willing to adhere to our Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations – full training will be provided to the suitable applicant. You will be of tidy appearance and be fit and energetic as some lifting is required. Days and hours will be: • Sunday 6.00am – 2.30pm • Monday 6.00am – 2.30pm • Tuesday 12.00pm – 8.30pm • Wednesday 12.00pm – 8.30pm • Thursday 12.00pm – 8.30pm For the first three weeks of employment you will be required to work 6.00am – 2.30pm shifts for training purposes. If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply in writing enclosing a cover letter and CV to: Human Resources Manager Ashburton New World PO Box 444, Ashburton 7740 Or email: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz

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Chef Full-time position

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Due to unforeseen circumstances we are having to look for a new Chef. We require a motivated and passionate new team member to jump on board.

• Permanent • Casual

The successful applicant must be able and willing to work weekdays and weekends (no late nights).

ACL operates a fleet of late model truck and trailer units, carting mainly aggregates to supply various parts of our Civil Operations. We are looking for drivers with experience in either Civil Construction or a similar industry, with the following attributes: • Good communication skills • A positive attitude • Focused on safety and delivering high quality work • The ability to work within a team • License – Class 5 Please send Applications or details to Maurice Wotton Phone 027 484 1115 Email: mauricewotton@ashcon.co.nz

If you believe you have what it takes to join this team please apply. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. To apply please phone 027 544 9524 or 027 644 9008

Full and Part-Time Positions We currently have positions available in various departments for applicants who enjoy working as part of a friendly team.

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We are looking for a friendly receptionist to join our busy team on a Thursday and Friday. We are a large practice with 5 clinicians. This position would also need to provide cover for other staff when on leave. You will be well presented, be people focused with excellent communication and computer skills. Driver licence required and a police check will be done. Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid NZ work permit. Apply in person or send your cover letter and CV to: Bernie Jopson Practice Coordinator Bernie@parksidenz.co.nz Applications close for this position Friday, October 19, 2018.

Would suit someone with school aged children.

Applicant should have: The person we are seeking must be honest, • Experience with children preferably in the education reliable, a team player and able to work sector unsupervised. • An understanding of Te Whariki and programme plan73St, Burnett Ashburton Members I.B.A.N.Z & & Brokernet Ltd. LevelSt, 2, 73 St,|Ashburton Members of NZBrokers I.B.A.N.Z & NZ Brokernet 2, 73 Level Burnett Ashburton | Members of|of I.B.A.N.Z Level Level 2, 73 Burnett St,2, Ashburton |Burnett Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. NZ Ltd. If you are interested please email: ning and assessment Level 2, 73 Burnett St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. The Manager • Believe in and contribute to our nature based philosadmin@caltexashburton.co.nz ophy or drop your CV into • Have a calm, caring and relaxed manner with an underCaltex, Ashburton standing of respectful practice • Have initiative, work well within a team and be flexible. Applicant must have New Zealand residency.

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Housing Commercial Farm Renovations

Contact Des anytime for an obligation free quote on 03 308 9936 or 027 432 3258

Days to be discussed, but rosters will include one late shift and one weekend shift. You will be a great communicator, be reliable, energetic and have the ability to provide our customers with an excellent shopping experience. To register your interest, please complete an application form which is available in-store or email: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz

FARMAdministration MANAGER/ CONTRACT MILKER Officer CANTERBURY Accounts Payable The company Dairy Holdings Limited is a dynamic and Dairy Holdings Limited is a dynamic and progressive progressive corporate dairy farming company corporate dairy farmer that operates extensive operations that operates throughout the South Island. throughout the South Island. The role An opportunity has arisen on one of our farms in Based in Ashburton, and reporting to the Company the Canterbury area for a Farm Accountant, the successful applicant’s tasks will include: Manager/Contract Milker. • Accounts payable processing within a complex and dynamic business AKDALE • OBank and supplier statement reconciliations 240 hectares effective •  Assisting with financial reporting  Milking 800 cows Applicants will display the following attributes: New self-motivated 50 bail rotaryand reliable •  Highly  5 minutes fromdiscrete Leeston/45minutes to • Professional and Christchurch • Methodical work style and eye for detail •  Pleasant telephone manner School and buseffective at the gate •  Confident using accounts payable systems and Well housed  Microsoft ReliableExcel water - 240ha irrigated by pivot, k• Enjoys working in the agricultural line and borderdyke irrigation sector This is an excellent opportunity with one of New Zealand’s most successful andOF innovative corporate EXPRESSIONS INTEREST TO: farmers. Please send a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae, to the address below, to be received no later than Friday, 19th Mick O’Connor October 2018. Farm Supervisor, Canterbury “Administration Officer Position” Please send CV’s to: PO Box 224, Ashburton7740 mick@dairyholdings.co.nz info@dairyholdings.co.nz For furtherwww.dairyholdings.co.nz information on Dairy Holdings Limited www.dairyholdings.co.nz rd

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PUBLIC NOTICES

MEETINGS, EVENTS

LIVESTOCK, PETS

23rd Annual Production Sale of 2 Year Old Polled Hereford Bulls

Ashburton County Scottish Society

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Further to the meetings for October previously advertised, the Greater Christchurch Public Transport Joint Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 17 October has been cancelled.

AGM Wednesday, October 24, 7.30pm Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road All Welcome Enquires to Ken 308 7818

Bill Bayfield CHIEF EXECUTIVE

PYRAMID DOWNS POLLED HEREFORDS on the property at PYRAMID, RIVERSDALE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018 at 11.30am

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

TRADES, SERVICES DENTURES. Dr Peter Rumping, retired dentist, continues to provide full dentures. Repairs to existing dentures also available. Phone 027 220 9997.

LIVESTOCK, PETS

BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals. We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

ASHLEY - Attractive, busty, short and sweet for fun and action. No texting. Phone 021 0275 9055.

YOYO – Asian lady, sexy SHELLY, Health massage. body, size 10, 36DD, busty, 9am to 9pm. Chinese girl, professional massage, Ashburton. Phone 022 684 excellent service, in/out calls. 1692. Phone 021 046 4314.

FOR SALE

HIRE

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Daily Events WEDNESDAY 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Bettys circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 8.30am ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. Christchurch walk, all welcome, phone Jenny 308-6862. Meet Ashburton Courthouse, Baring Square West. 9am - 12pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Children’s holiday programme. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Steady As You Go Exercise group. Meet at 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. ALLENTON - Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. St David’s Church, Allenton. 9.30am- 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH OP

THURSDAY 9am - 12pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Children’s holiday programme. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am and 10.45am (2 sessions) ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz for 0-5 year olds and caregivers. Mixed ages, gold coin donation. 48 Allens Road. (excludes school holidays) 9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Join our friendly group for fun exercise during term time. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street. 9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. All ages and abilities welcome, racquets available. E A Network Centre Stadium,

Rural Livestock Ltd Rob Fowler (027) 473 0845 Tony Pryde (0274) 347 230 Rodger Eade (0274) 730 816

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ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and GENERAL hire. Lawn- insulated. Sidelifter available WANTED a house to rent, mowers, chainsaws, concrete for delivery. Wilson Bulk prefer country, suitable for breakers, trailers, and more. Transport, Phone 308-7772. young man with working dog. Please phone Shaun 03 444 All your DIY / party hire, call 9575. and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street. Open MonFri 7.00 - 6.00pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday 8.30am MOTORING 12.30pm. – Ph: 308 8061 WHEEL alignments at great www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an TRACTOR for hire. JD 1640 alignment from Neumanns with F E L. 60hp, mower Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills available. Phone 027 208 Street. Phone 308-6737. 7351. SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING - Vehicles-homesoffices. Phone Craig Rogers 307 6347 - 027 258 0884 or 0800 TINTER. Member of Master Tinters NZ. Check us out on FACEBOOK.

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SHOP. Op Shop open, clothing donations welcome. Ashburton Baptist Church. Cass Street. 9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. Come and join “fellow sheddies” for some fun and fellowship, make/fix something in our new workshop. 8 William Street. (not public holidays). 9.45am MID CANTERBURY LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Monthly meeting, Doris Linton lounge, RSA, Cox Street. 10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. 10am MID CANTERBURY LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Coffee, Robert Harris, West Street. 10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Doubles, Tasmanian Doubles and Doubles. Waireka Croquet Club, the domain, Philip Street. 10am - 3pm AGE CONCERN 206 CLUB. Monday Tuesday and Wednesday each week, 60 years and older. More information ring Age Concern 3086817. Cameron Street. 10.30am AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. CENTRAL TOWN - Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street, Ashburton. 10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. (excluding school holidays). 10.45am ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet club days, new members

welcome. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street. 11.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Mid-week service and lunch. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet doubles. Philip Street. 1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association club days, new members welcome. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street. 1.30pm AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. CENTRAL- Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street, Ashburton. 5.30pm RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Wednesday Walks. 5km Town circuit, all walking abilities and fitness levels catered for. Leaves from Philip Street beside croquet lawn at 5.30pm sharp.

6pm RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Wednesday Walks. 5km town circuit. All walking abilities and fitness levels catered for. Leaves from Philip Street beside the croquet lawn at 6pm sharp. 7pm BOOTCAMP. Catering for all levels of fitness. Hinds Domain. Contact Georgia 0276888686 or Aleisha 0278489309. 7pm - 9pm MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Learn to line dance (7pm), beginners/ intermediate (8pm-9pm). Instructor Annette phone 307-7138 a/h. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street. 7.30pm ASHBURTON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Fitness Fun and Friendship. Buffalo Hall, Cox Street. 7.30pm ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY INC. Results of third open. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

20 River Terrace. 9.30am - 12.30pm THE ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY INC. Open for toy exchange, 106 Victoria Street, in the Triangle. 9.30am- 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH OP SHOP. Op Shop open, clothing donations welcome. Ashburton Baptist Church. Cass Street. 9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. Come and join “fellow sheddies” for some fun and fellowship, make/fix something in our new workshops. 8 William Street. 10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter,

Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven. 10am WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Coaching Association Croquet, all welcome, Waireka Croquet Club, The Domain, Philip Street. 10.15am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning of Tai Chi for Arthritis. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. (excluding school holidays). 10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. (excludes school holidays). 11am AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. TINWALD - Gentle exercises for muscle

strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. Holy Spirit Catholic Church rooms, Thomson Street, Tinwald. 1pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERS GUILD. Stitch and chat. Senior Centre, Cameron Street. 1pm AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. ALLENTON- Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. St Peters Anglican Church, Harrison Street, Allenton. 1pm AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. CENTRAL- Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street, Ashburton.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of may aircraft from past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road. 1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social games, everyone welcome. 115 Racecourse Road. 6.30pm ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE CLUB. Twilight Petanque, social play and practise, everyone welcome. 115 Racecourse Road. 7pm ASHBURTON R.S.A. DARTS. Players of all experience who are interested are urged to come along and have a go. R.S.A. Cox Street.

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Cryptic crossword

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

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WordBuilder

Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or anti-clockwise.

Quick crossword 1

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There is at least one fiveletter word.

7 8

TODAY’S GOALS: Good - 8 Excellent - 10

Previous solution: JUGGLERS

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Becoming you is a neverending process. There’s something you once would have thought of as a creative risk that now seems like a natural part of who you are. Acknowledge your growth. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Now that you’ve stopped working for a favourable response, you’ve fallen into a state of extreme favour, to the extent that it almost seems you can do no wrong. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Would you believe some people find talking harder than physical work? You gravitate toward connection, community and conversation but you’ll deal with people who don’t. They’ll be glad you came along. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You are feeling rather sure of yourself, and why shouldn’t you be? You’ve put in the time, the practice and the professional hours, and you’re about due for some serious payback. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You probably won’t be able to shake the sneaking suspicion that a move in any direction will land you in a place that’s better than where you stand. You’re right. This isn’t bad, but better is on the horizon. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): It’s not what you know; it’s when you say it. And keep in mind that for some bits of knowledge, the best time may very well be never. Anyway, you won’t be sorry you used discretion. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): A place for everything and everything in its place may work for home organisation or a desk drawer, but it doesn’t work for your heart. Emotions are messy and sometimes defy compartmentalisation. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You’ll be the mediator today, and your methods are pretty straightforward. You will ask good questions, listen carefully to the answers and get right to the crux of the problem. Then you sort it out. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Maturity, compassion, selflessness – they need no reward. These are transcendent ways of operating in the world, and you don’t have to wear the behaviour long to figure out that it’s just who you are. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Just as core strength is a foundation of overall fitness, character strength is the base from which a good life is built. It’s pretty simple to fortify your strength of character. Just do the right thing. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Feeling good will happen one list item at a time. So take out that long page of directives and start working it. You’ll be amazed at how ticking off the smallest item can lift your spirit high. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): The recurring question has to do with what you owe your loved ones, your community and the world at large. It’s actually the same thing on the small, personal scale as it is on the vast one.

Previous cryptic solution

Across: 1. Dressing-room 8. Debonair 9. Bias 11. Audit 12. Levered 13. Tape 15. Knee 19. Garfish 20. Tight 22. Owns 23. Overbear 24. Superintends Down: 2. Rabid 3. Senate 4. Icicle 5. Omicron 5 6. Misadventure 7. Advantageous 3 10. Ivy 14. 7 Parsnip 9 16. Pit 17. Shaven 18. Starve 21. Greed

Amazing - 13

11 12

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ACROSS 6. New and extreme (7) 7. Lessen (5) 9. Shy (3) 10. Tenth of a metre (9) 12. Gave (11) 15. Shared out (11) 17. Area of jurisdiction (9) 19. Hang back (3) 21. Flower segment (5) 22. Move to another area or country (7)

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Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

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ACROSS 2. Organic matter in soil will smell unpleasant to you and me (5) 5. Turn towards the exposed surface of a cliff (4) 7. Stuff to study for exam (4) 8. Newsman makes error pet can put right (8) 9. Soft material obtainable from Bath area (8) 11. Setter may sound like cinchona (4) 12. Gipsy chal, cool about it being all in the mind (13) 15. Satirical sketch will go around it right away (4) 17. Not wanting to twist, is putting up with it (8) 19. Talk with one that’s the opposite of the other (8) 21. One could eat luncheon starter of duck (4) 22. The tide will come in on a quicksand (4) 23. Poets used to preclude it in law (5) DOWN 1. Almost certain to get through and go one better (7) 2. Amateur radio buff is given to overacting (3) 3. Jollity with which jollies hit out (5) 4. Singer takes nothing more than parson can offer (7) 5. No end of rage produces a coating on the tongue (3) 6. It’s plain it will get the cheque through the bank (5) 10. Tie achieved where the racing takes place (5) 11. A temporary stoppage where viewers are concerned (5) 13. See the old boy do his time (7) 14. Books the plants one sows every year (7) 16. Almost know the hill is halved by its being rounded (5) 18. It is awkward to get write-up in it (5) 20. In a German car, nothing but promise (3) 21. Get money from one for a secret listening device (3)

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Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

ADAMS, Frederick Neville (Neville) – On October 8, 2018. Suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 86 years. Loved husband of Marie. Loved father, father-in-law and Nev of Paul and Debbs, Katie and Chris, Sean, and Jack, and Rosemary; Jane and Willem, and Josh, and Cameron van Mierlo; Lynn and Stu; and great grandad Nev of Emily and Ryan. Loved brother and brother-inlaw of Margaret and Gordon, Eric and Noeline, (all deceased) Winsome and the late Feije, Linda and Selwyn, (both deceased) the late Ngaire, and Rex. Brother-inlaw of the late Colin, and Ettie, Dulcie and the late Bernie, Alisa and the late Robin and their families. Messages to Adams family, 24 Jordan Avenue, Ashburton 7700. A special thank you to Ashburton St John and the staff at AAU Ashburton Hospital and Christchurch Public Hospital. At Neville’s request a private cremation has been held.

CARNEY, Terence Francis (Terry) – Died at Glenwood Rest Home, Timaru, on October 8, 2018. Loved son of Noel and Margaret (deceased) of Ashburton. Beloved brother of Fr Bernard SM, Pauline, Ted and Mary. A patient sufferer now at rest. RIP. Terry’s requiem will be at 1pm on FRIDAY, October 12 at Sacred Heart Basilica, Timaru. Messages to the Carney family, PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.

CRAWFORD, Dallas Campbell (Campbell) – Passed away at Redwood Lifestyle Care and Village, Blenheim, on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary, loved and adored father and father-inlaw of Susan and the late Hamish, France, Linda and Andrew, Fiona, and Kirsty and Ian. Beloved grandad and great grandad of Amy and Shannon, Jessica and Rick, Ben and Elly, Alex, Abby and Lewis, Campbell and Jessie, Eleanor, Ava, Christopher, and Keanu. A special thank you to all the staff at Redwood Lifestyle Care and Village for their love and care. Messages may be sent to the Crawford family, 9 Rolfe Place, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053. A memorial service for Campbell will be held at the All Saints Anglican Church, 1 Chapman Street, Methven at 11am TOMORROW Thursday, October 11.

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Waimate

NZ Situation

Wind km/h less than 30 fine

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

Canterbury Plains TODAY

60 plus

TOMORROW

FZL: 900m, rising to 1500m later

Rain at times, with snow to 700m. Wind at 1000m: SE 30 km/h dying out. Wind at 2000m: SE 50 km/h turning SW 40 km/h in the evening.

FRIDAY

Rain, possibly heavy falls and snow to about 400m, easing later. S, gale about the coast.

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

Mostly cloudy with a few showers, clearing and fine spells developing inland. SW about the coast with light winds inland.

Rain with snow to about 400m, easing from evening. Strong or gale southerly easing.

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Morning cloud and a few showers clearing, then increasing fine spells. Southerlies.

Mainly fine, apart from areas of morning cloud. Southwest breezes.

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5:07 11:19 5:32 11:42 5:58 12:11 6:20 12:33 6:49 1:02 7:10 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 4 minutes.

Bad fishing

First quarter

Rise 6:49 am Set 7:52 pm

Bad

Bad fishing

Rise 8:10 am Set 10:01 pm

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Bad fishing

Rise 8:42 am Set 11:08 pm

Last quarter

1 Nov

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windy

Nelson

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Blenheim

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Greymouth

rain

Christchurch

cloudy

Timaru

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Queenstown

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Dunedin

rain

Invercargill

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River Levels

cumecs

Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday

1.17

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday

81.8

Nth Ashburton at 2:10 pm, yesterday

4.76

Sth Ashburton at 2:10 pm, yesterday

5.86

Rangitata Klondyke at 2:10 pm, yesterday

42.2

Waitaki Kurow at 2:17 pm, yesterday

229.5

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Canterbury Readings

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Auckland

Forecasts for today

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Wednesday

NZ Today

TODAYFZL: Around 2000m, to 1000m around evening

Rain at times. S tending E in the morning, then back to southerly in the evening.

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

hail

Rain, with heavy falls and snow to 400m in the afternoon. Wind at 1000m: NW gale 65 km/h changing SE 30 km/h in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: NW gale 80 km/h rising to severe gale 100 km/h in the morning, then changing SE 50 km/h in the evening.

TOMORROW

World Weather

snow

Canterbury High Country

Scattered morning rain, becoming widespread in the afternoon as strong NW change cold S, falling as snow about the foothills in the evening.

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A warm northwesterly precedes a cold front that moves slowly up the South Island today, followed by cold southerlies. The front slows as it moves across central New Zealand tomorrow and a complex low approaches the country from the Tasman Sea. The low crosses the country during Friday.

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DEATHS

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 17.0 17.5 Max to 4pm 1.4 Minimum -3.6 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm October to date 1.8 Avg Oct to date 17 2018 to date 695.0 530 Avg year to date Wind km/h NE 26 At 4pm Strongest gust NE 39 Time of gust 3:24pm

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11pm SVU AO 3 SVU’s investigation of an underage Rainbow Party involving prep-school students is interrupted when several of them contract measles. 0 Midnight Infomercials

11:40 Netball – Constellation Cup Australia v Silver Ferns – Second Test. From the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre. 0 1:15 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 2:15 The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 2:45 Closedown

6am Before And After 7am Wild Britain With Ray Mears 7:30 Love Nature – Land Of Primates 8:30 Gem Hunt 9:30 Food Safari – Water 10am Healthy Food Guide 10:30 American Pickers 11:30 Property Brothers At Home – Drew’s Honeymoon House 12:30 Building The Dream 1:30 Escape To Costa Rica 2:30 The Great Interior Design Challenge 3:30 Love Nature – Bondi Vet 4:30 Paul Hollywood’s Pies And Puds Paul is joined by chef Nigel Haworth, who leaves behind his Michelin starred cuisine, and recreates his favourite childhood pie, mutton pudding. 5:30 Strippers – Cars For Cash 6:30 Best Of American Pickers

7pm KaweKorero 7:30 He Kakano 8pm Moving Out 8:30 Marae DIY 3 9:30 #whiuatepatai AO 10pm Waka Huia 3 10:30 Nga Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua 3

7:30 Supercar Mega Build 8:30 Bear’s Mission With Warwick Davis 9:30 Fishy Business Adam Clancey leads a team of anglers and divers on fishing adventures around New Zealand and the world. 10:30 Fishing Expedition Amazonia

11pm Te Kaea 3 Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 11:30 Kawe Korero 3 Midnight Closedown

11pm Paul Hollywood’s Pies And Puds Midnight Best Of American Pickers 1am Strippers – Cars For Cash 2am Love Nature – Bondi Vet 3am Escape To Costa Rica 4am Supercar Mega Build 5am Bear’s Mission With Warwick Davis

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREATS 7:35 Nothing But Trailers MVLSC 7:50 Underworld – Rise Of The Lycans 16V 2009 Action. Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy. 9:25 Magic In The Moonlight PG 2014 Comedy. Colin Firth, Emma Stone. 11am Tears Of The Sun 16VL 2003 Drama. Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci. 1pm Crazy Stupid Love MLS 2011 Comedy. Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling. 2:55 Argo MVL 2012 Thriller. Ben Affleck. 4:55 Horrible Bosses 16LS 2011 Comedy. Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Anniston. 6:30 The Social Network ML 2010 Drama. Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield. 8:30 In Time MVLC 2011 Sci-fi. In a future where time is literally money, and ageing stops at 25, the only way to stay alive is to earn, borrow, steal, or inherit more time. Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried. 10:20 Michael Clayton MVL 2007 Drama. George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson.

8:30 Guinness Pro 14 (HLS) 9:30 Guinness Pro 14 (HLS) 10:30 Rugby – The Championship (RPL) South Africa v All Blacks. 12:30 Rugby – The Championship (RPL) Argentina v Australia. 2:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (RPL) Otago v Tasman. 4:30 Rugby – The Championship (HLS) Argentina v Australia. From the Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena in Salta. 5pm Rugby – The Championship (HLS) South Africa v All Blacks. 5:30 The 1014 Rugby Show 6pm The Breakdown 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 L Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Southland v Auckland. From Rugby Park in Invercargill. 9:30 Rugby – The Championship (HLS) South Africa v All Blacks. From Loftus Versfield in Pretoria. 10pm L Cycling – Tour Of Turkey Stage Two.

12:20 The Girl Next Door 16LS 2004 Comedy. Emile Hirsch, Elisha Cuthbert, Timothy Olyphant. 2:05 Horrible Bosses 16LS 2011 Comedy. Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Anniston. 3:40 In Time MVLC 2011 Scifi. Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried. 5:30 The Social Network ML 2010 Drama.

Midnight Cycling – UCI Road World Championship (HLS) 1am #SkySpeed 1:30 New Zealand Press Box Hosted by Bernadine Oliver-Kerby. 2am Netball – Constellation Cup (RPL) Australia v Silver Ferns – Second Test. 3:30 The Back Page 4:30 UFC Ultimate Knockouts Light Heavy Hitters. 5am L Cricket – APL T20 Paktia v Balkh.

THURSDAY

12:20 A Family Man MLS 2016 Drama. Gerard Butler, Willem Dafoe. 2:10 We Love You Sally Carmichael PG 2017 Comedy. 3:35 Before I Fall ML 2017 Drama. 5:15 Patriots’ Day 16VLC 2016 Drama.

CHOICE

6:30 Takaro Tribe 3 6:40 Nga Papara Kapi 3 7:10 Kia Mau 3 7:20 Potae Pai 7:30 Pipi Ma 3 7:40 Pukana 2 7:50 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 8am Te Kaea 3 2 8:30 KaweKorero 3 9am Whanau Living 3 9:30 Best Of Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Kitchen Kura 3 10:30 Sidewalk Karaoke PGR 3 11am Matangi Rau 3 Noon Waka Warriors 3 12:30 The Laughing Samoans 1pm Gate To The Globe 3 1:30 Te Mana Kuratahi – Primary Schools’ Kapa Haka 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Takaro Tribe 3 3:10 Nga Papara Kapi 3 3:40 Kia Mau 3 3:50 Potae Pai 3 4pm Pipi Ma 3 4:10 Pukana 3 2 4:20 Kids’ Kai Kart 4:30 Sign High 3 5pm Marae PGR 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua 6:30 Te Kaea 3 2

6:35 The Neighbour MVLSC 2017 Thriller. William Fichtner, Jessica McNamee. 8:20 People Interview – Hugh Grant 2017 Featurette. 9:10 Backup Boyfriend 16VLSC 2015 Comedy. James Pumphrey, Rachel Melvin. 10:35 Double Echo 16VSC 2017 Thriller. Brandon Auret, Amalia Uys. 12:05 The Wedding Guest MLS 2017 Drama. Cobie Smulders, Justin Long. 1:50 American Made 16VLSC 2017 Crime. Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson. 3:40 The Neighbour MVLSC 2017 Thriller. William Fichtner, Jessica McNamee. 5:25 We Love You Sally Carmichael PG 2017 Comedy. Elizabeth Tulloch, Christopher Gorham. 6:50 Before I Fall ML 2017 Drama. Zoey Deutch, Kian Lawley. 8:30 Patriots’ Day 16VLC 2016 Drama. Story of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the aftermath, including the city-wide manhunt to find the terrorists responsible. Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Bacon. 10:45 Going In Style ML 2017 Crime. Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine.

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SKY SPORT 1

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

SKY SPORT 2

DISCOVERY

6am Rugby League – National Premiership (RPL) Grand Final. 8am Fox Sports News 8:30 Super League Fulltime (HLS) 9am Serie A Highlights Show 10am Motorsport – FIM Speedway (HLS) Grand Prix of Poland. 11am Motorsport – Nascar Cup Series (HLS) Delaware 400. Noon Motorsport – Supercars (HLS) Bathurst 1000 – Race 25. 1pm Motorcycling – F1 (HLS) Japanese Grand Prix. 1:30 Cycling – UCI Road World Championships (HLS) 2:30 Golf Central 3pm Golf – PGA European Tour Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. 3:30 Golf – The Hero Challenge (RPL) British Masters. 4:30 Golf – PGA Tour 5:30 Triathlon – Super League 6:30 Golf Central 7pm Golf – Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship 7:30 Golf – PGA European Tour Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. 8pm Golf – PGA Tour Safeway Open. 9pm Fox Sports News 9:30 #SkySpeed 10pm Fight Night

6:35 Gold Rush PG Beyond the Wall. 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Frustrated with a 1932 Ford; Return to Pike’s Peak 1/2. 9:10 Alaska – The Last Frontier M New Beginnings. 10am Strange Evidence PG America’s Loch Ness Monster. 10:50 MythBusters PG Spike in the Road. 11:40 Swamp Murders M Rocky Waters. 12:30 Blood Relatives M Devil Went to Georgia. 1:20 American Monster M Appalachian Horror Film. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 How Do They Do It? PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG Lost Gold. 4:45 Outback Opal Hunters PG 5:40 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Frustrated with a 1932 Ford; Return to Pike’s Peak 2/2. 6:35 Deadliest Catch – The Bait PG 7:30 Deadliest Catch PG 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Hard To Kill PG Test Pilot. 10:15 Railroad Australia PG 11:05 Naked And Afraid M 11:55 American Monster M Appalachian Horror Film.

Midnight Super League Fulltime 12:30 UFC Now 1:50 L Cycling – MilanoTorino 4am Netball – Constellation Cup Australia v Silver Ferns – Second Test. 4:30 #SkySpeed 5am Motorcycling – FIM Speedway Grand Prix of Poland.

12:45 Blood Relatives M 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:20 How Do They Do It? PG 5:45 MythBusters PG

THURSDAY

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Todd first choice says Hart P15

Close contest at trials P17

Bree Middleton and Blake Farr were both among the medals at the New Zealand Short Course championships.

Bree our golden girl Ashburton swimmers have turned in outstanding results at the recent New Zealand Short Course championships in Auckland. Competing at the Sir Owen Glenn National Aquatic Centre, Bree Middleton and Blake Farr both performed with excellence, claiming podium finishes during the course of the meet. Middleton continued her hot form in the water with three medals for the championships. She claimed a gold medal in

the 400-metre freestyle and a silver in both the 200 and 800 metre events. She also finished seventh in the 100-metre freestyle final. Middleton also made appearances in the open A finals in the 400, 800 and 1500 metre freestyle – in the latter of which she placed fifth with a new huge personal best time, which saw her break the Swimming Canterbury and West Coast record by almost seven seconds.

The 400 metre A Open final also saw Middleton competing against some of the big names of swimming in New Zealand including Olympian Emma Robinson and Commonwealth Games swimmer Corina Doyle. For Farr the meet resulted in a personal first when he claimed his first national medal. He claimed the bronze medal in the 100 metre freestyle and also swam his way into fifth place in the 50 metre freestyle.

Both efforts saw him register excellent personal best times and continue his rapid rise up the ranks of swimming nationally. The Ashburton team was also joined by para-multi class swimmer Ben Gould from the Geraldine club, who trains under Ashburton Swim Club coach Shane Jones. Gould also had podium results with excellent personal best times in both his morning races and then again in his finals including

a silver medal in the 400 metre freestyle. Jones said that he was over the moon with the result for his swimmers who attended. “I’m extremely happy,” he said. “As a small team of three, who brought home five medals at a national event, that’s fantastic.” The Jennian Homes Ashburton Swim team now heads into the summer break before returning next year, hoping to pick up where they left off.

Maguire names a surprise new skipper for the Kiwis

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