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■ METHVEN HOT POOLS

Massive investment in project By Sue NewmaN

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Methven’s hot pools project has an assured future after yesterday receiving a $7.5 million shot in the arm, with a loan from the government’s Provincial Growth Fund (PGF). Regional economic development minister Shane Jones invited around 50 locals to meet him at the village’s iconic Blue Pub, with most accepting and wondering why. He quickly put speculation to rest, announcing that the Opuke hot pools project was the latest winner in the PGF investment scheme. “There’s a darned good reason I’ve come down here today, we’ve dipped into the provincial growth fund and the regional development ministers have approved a $7.5 million loan for this project,” Jones said. It had been the district’s best kept secret, with many guessing what the gathering was about but none guessing the size of the government loan. While the Ashburton District was not one of the ‘surge regions’ (areas needing efforts to accelerate growth), the merits of the project were clear and showed that the area was determined to boost its economy in what was traditionally its slow tourism season, Jones said. The $7.5 million has been given as a loan rather than a grant. “But its terms and conditions are not so burdensome the project will never get under way, it’ll empower others to step up to the plate,” he said. The precedent for granting funds to tourism projects had been set with $10 million given to Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Ltd for the construction of a high-speed gondola on the Whakapapa skifield, he said. “The Opuke Thermal Pools is a big boost for Methven and will help the local community, including accommodation and retail businesses, enjoy the benefits of tourism all-year around and not only in the peak ski season.” Not only would it attract tour-

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Putting Methven on the hot pools map, founding member of the Opuke hot pools project David Dynes, Rangitata List MP Jo Luxton, regional development minister Shane Jones and Methven Adventures director James McKenzie. PHOTO HEATHER MCKENZIE 150219-HM-0127

Opuke Thermal Pool and Spa will be built on the outskirts of Methven and will offer three separate experiences ranging from affordable family bathing, to adult-exclusive bathing and high quality spa therapies. The family fun experience will be a competitively priced hot pool experience catering for people of all ages. During the warmer summer months one or more pools may be cooled to provide bathers a cool and refreshing experience. The pools will incorporate passive fun features such as; rocks to climb, alcoves and caves to explore and overlook a soft play island that contains interactive water features surrounded by a lazy river. There will also be an adult area, free from children which incorporates a variety of bathing features where adults can socialise, relax and revive their bodies. This area will include a combination of larger communal hot pools, secluded private pools, a pool bar and exclusive private cabanas.

said. Methven’s Dave Dynes who has been a driving force behind the hot pools project stood beside Jones when the announcement was made and was clearly stunned. “I’m blown away. The idea’s more than 12 years old and in hindsight, if I knew what was involved, I wouldn’t do it again. The stress has been incredible,” he said. “I had an idea they had a fair show but I thought three or four million would have been great, but this …” Dynes said his goal was to make Methven as busy in summer as it was in the winter and the hot pools team believed their project would do that. “This project makes sense, Tekapo is full. This is the first pro-

this stage but it’s doable.” The funding deal has been applauded by Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach. He and a number of district councillors were at the announcement. “This will help to grow our local economy and support even greater year-round tourism in Methven and the district at large. We are thrilled with today’s announcement and are very excited for the opportunities this will open up for our district and the wider Canterbury region,” he said. Mayor Donna Favel said the project demonstrated a great strategic mind-set by the Methven community. “I congratulate them on their proactive attitude,” she said.

ists year round to Methven, the project would also create a New Zealand first in that the facility would be heated by solar power and would produce no emissions, he said. An economic benefit study estimated the project would create 120 jobs both directly and indirectly and would add an estimated $162 million to the district’s economy over 10 years. Jones said he was aware the Ashburton District already had a very large pool of job vacancies and agreed that there was a need to respond to the areas with job hot spots. As well as creating jobs in the regions, investments such as the Opuke pools demonstrated the ability for the government to partner with the private sector, he

ject for Methven; there needs to be more,” he said. Methven Adventures director James McKenzie was smiling. His group had been working with the government for about six months on the funding deal and while there was still detail to hammer out around the structure of the loan, the funding commitment would take the project to the next level, he said. With the $7.5 million loan commitment by the Government secured, the project would now move into the detailed design phase and conversations would be stepped up with investors, McKenzie said. The project team’s aim was still to open the complex for winter 2020, he said. “I can’t make any promises at

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Rates formula change will hit less affluent By Sue NewmaN

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Ashburton District ratepayers could find themselves in a rating environment that is less about property values and more about spreading the rates burden evenly across all property owners. The district’s rates are divided into uniform annual general charge (UAGC) paid equally by all ratepayers and a general rate that is based on the capital value of a property. Currently there is a limit on the component of rates that can be made up of UAGC – 30 per cent. That could be about to change, however, with district councillors voting on Thursday to scrap the UAGC cap. This could see a higher rates burden on some property owners. The change is included in the council’s submissions to the NZ Productivity Commission, a body that is looking at local authorities’ funding and financing. When councillors took a look at a draft submission prepared by senior staff, mayor Donna Favel was quick to point out that the removal of the UAGC cap would impose a financial penalty of the district’s less well off property owners. “I’m opposed to this being

removed. We’re talking about a cost to every household and some households will be able to deduct rates on tax or as business expenses but some can’t and it could have a significant impact,” she said. Because the submission included scrapping the UAGC cap, Favel said she would not be supporting it in its current form. She was a lone voice, with several of her councillors supporting the change. While she understood the impact the change could have on some property owners, Diane Rawlinson said the cap removal would make it much easier for councillors and staff at budget time. “When I think of the times we’ve struggled to make things fit in a budget because it would take us over the UAGC cap … and we have to remember, we have one of the lowest rates in the country.” When councillors voted on the submission, Favel was joined by Mark Malcolm and Thelma Bell in opposition. While she may not have agreed with the UAGC clause, because the majority supported the submission as it was presented, as mayor she is still obliged to sign the document.

National Party leader, Simon Bridges and Rangitata MP, Andrew Falloon in Ashburton on Thursday night. PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 140219-MM-001

Bridges tips big future for Falloon By matt markham

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National Party leader Simon Bridges is tipping big things for Rangitata Electorate MP Andrew Falloon and is certain that he’ll be a minister within a National-led government. Bridges stopped off in Ashburton on Thursday evening for a catch-up with a group of around 30 National Party members at the Hotel Ashburton following a productive day down in Timaru where he spent time at Prime Port and also with the Timaru Chamber of Commerce discussing a raft of topics. But it was when pressed about Falloon’s efforts thus far as the MP for Rangitata that Bridges really got into his stride, heaping praise on the first term politician. “He’s a top guy, who I seriously rate,” the leader of the opposition said. “He’s politically astute, the fact he was an advisor in the Beehive before politics gives him a huge advantage, he gets it, he knows how Wellington operates.

“But that would all be worthless if he wasn’t doing the work in his electorate, and from what I can see he’s cementing himself incredibly well and is working really hard for this electorate.” Bridges then went a step further to state that he had a pretty firm idea on where Falloon would end up. “I’ve got no doubt that in due course Andrew will be a minister in a National-led government.” “He’s got the goods, and the people of this region should be very clear that it’s only going to be a good thing for them because it means he will be able to advocate for this region even more than he currently is.” While heaping praise on Falloon, Bridges also paid tribute to the efforts of his MP’s wife, Rose Austen-Falloon, a frequent figure next to her husband’s side at events all around the South Island. “He’s got a fantastic partner in Rose,” he said. “Which, in a sense, means that the people of this electorate are getting two for the price of one

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and that’s a really good thing, because you’re getting two people who really know what they’re doing.” Bridges and Falloon spent over an hour with members of the party and Bridges said he enjoyed those types of meetings because he was speaking with real political aficionados. “I would say more than twothirds of the group had listened to my speech in parliament,” Bridges said. “It’s really interesting, they really follow parliament and know what’s going on, so it’s great to be able to get their opinion on things. “And I’m happy to say it was a pretty good message, they liked the speech, but wanted me to keep going and not slacken off.” Bridges was travelling further north yesterday and heading to Nelson to see first-hand the damage and devastation caused by the fires up there over the past 10 days. Falloon was back to business again yesterday with fellow MP, Chris Bishop down in Timaru for the day.

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Firefighters attend more than 800 call-outs in 2018 BY JAIME PITT-MACKAY JAIME.P@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Firefighters across the Ashburton district had a busy 2018, with all the combined fire forces attending more than 800 call-outs in the calendar year. The total number of call-outs came to 809 for the year, with the Ashburton volunteer unit representing more than half of those call-outs, attending 405. The Rakaia volunteer fire brigade attended the second most call-outs, with 175, down on previous years said chief fire officer Tyrone Burrowes. “We had about 200 the year before but it has been gradually increasing over the last five years,” he said. “I would say we are down on last year as we didn’t really have much of a fire season.” Burrowes said large events like the Bankside fire and flooding in 2017 contribute to large figures in certain years. “That can all change with weather patterns,” he said. “We have motor vehicle accidents but they come and go and the medical calls are always there. “We will always have those main core jobs, it’s just those extreme events that can change things.” Being largely rural based, Burrowes also said that a change in the local farming scene had changed the amount call-outs. “The stubble fire we attended with Methven and Lauriston on Sunday was the first stubble fire we had been to in quite a while with standing crops involved,” he said. “We used to get a lot assisting out the Pendarves way but there has been a change in the farming mix.” Burrowes also said an increase in assisting call outs was starting to happen, where the unit’s tanker would be called to assist Ashburton or on the other side of the Rakaia bridge. Methven finished with the third most call outs of units in the district with 76, followed by Hinds on 35.

BY THE NUMBERS Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade Hinds Voluntary Rural Fire Force Lauriston Voluntary Rural Fire Force Mayfield Voluntary Rural Fire Force Pendarves Voluntary Rural Fire Force Willowby Voluntary Rural Fire Force Alford Forest Voluntary Rural Fire Force Mount Somers Voluntary Rural Fire Force

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Call-outs for rural ﬁre forces like Willowby made up half of all the call-outs in the district in 2018. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 120219-JPM-0013

Safe community status one step away BY SUE NEWMAN

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Having official status of a Safe Community could be one of Ashburton’s best marketing tools when it comes to attracting new people to the district, the project’s co-ordinator says. Lesley Simmington took up her role just over six months ago and since then a foundation charter for Safe Communities accreditation has been signed, a 140 plus page application for membership is about to be lodged and on May 29 the Ashburton District will join 30 local authorities around the country to have a Safe Community status. She’s been working with representatives from 27 agencies and

organisations around the district to identify safety issues around community safety. A huge amount of data has been analysed and that’s now being funnelled and issues and gaps were being identified, Simmington said. It became apparent there was a lot of good work going on around the district by a range of groups and organisations across a wide range of safety issues, she said. “What we’re interested in is what’s not happening. We’ve found there are things missing that we could work on to the benefit of the district. You may think that Ashburton is a safe district so why bother with this? Yes, we’re safe in a lot of areas but we have

key areas of pain here too.” In last year’s council annual residents’ survey, safety ranked as the second most important issue. Falls, particularly with older people were a significant safety issue and numbers per capita were higher than the national average. In terms of safety issues the facts spoke for themselves, Simmington said. ■ Of 21 fatal injuries in 2014, 33 per cent were due to a fall, 12 out of 21 of those people were aged 65 and older (above the national average). ■ Of 400 hospital discharges in 2016, 50 per cent were due to a fall and 95 out of that 400 were people 75 and older (above the national average).

■ Between 2012 and 2016 there were 877 road rashes with 24 fatalities and 74 serious injuries,(above the national average). ■ For the year to March 31, 2018, of 711 crime victimisations, almost half were theft and related offences. Trending up. ■ Family violence in the district is growing. “Falls with the elderly is one that begs for a co-ordinated approach and collaboration to start doing something more around being proactive. “This stuff is eminently preventable if we have good education and good agencies in place,” Simmington said. The Safer Community ap-

proach to safety issues was ‘one message, many voices’, she said. In developing the organisation, Simmington said care had been taken to link with rather than duplicate other good work being done around the district. “We believe when we gain accreditation this will become a good brand that will encourage people to come to the district to live; it could play a part in branding of Ashburton.” Under the Safe Communities banner, a safe community is defined as one where people can go about their daily activities without fear, risk of harm or injury, a place where homes, work places, public spaces and roads are safe for everyone to enjoy.

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■ OBITUARY

Huge contribution to district Bevan Bain, March 4, 1939 – January 23, 2019

he Ashburton District lost a true supporter of the community with the death last month of Bevan Bain. He arrived in Ashburton in 1974, taking up a position as Ashburton College’s guidance counsellor and quickly became part of the community, through his students, through sport and for many years as a member and later as chairman of the Ashburton Trust. For Bevan there was no such thing as just taking part. Whatever he did he did with total commitment. During his years at Ashburton College Bevan touched the lives of thousands of students, both through his guidance counselling role and through sport. His interest in those students didn’t stop when they left school, however, as he liked nothing more than watching their progression in their careers, on the sports field and later as parents. He brought his love of rugby with him to the college and was quickly appointed master of rugby, a role he held until 1996 taking on whatever jobs were needed – administration, coaching and instigating a number of 1st XV trips to Australia. His involvement in secondary school rugby stretched well beyond the college, and Bevan was appointed to the Southern Regional Schools’ Rugby Council where he served as secretary and then chairman. He was also deputy chair and president of the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Rugby Union, travelling with the secondary schools’ team to the United Kingdom. Bevan’s absolute passion was for secondary school rugby and he was on the NZRFU junior advisory board and in addition to his rugby positions with the college, he was involved with South Island under-16 and New Zealand school teams as well as a number of under-16 and under-18 tournaments. That love of rugby also extend-

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Bakery fined for exploitation A Canterbury bakery, its director and his wife have been ordered to pay over $115,000 plus interest, including $75,000 in wage arrears, for seriously exploiting and underpaying two migrant employees, including one who wasn’t paid at all. La Wheat Limited, director Wannakawattawaduge Janaka Sujeewa Fernando and Arumadura Udeni Lakmali Fernando have been penalised at the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) for serious and persistent breaches. The ERA fined the company, which previously operated a bakery in both Methven and Ashburton, and the Fernandos $40,000 in penalties – the company was ordered to pay $20,000, with the remainder spilt between the Fernandos. The ERA also ordered the company to pay over $75,000 in arrears to the employees, who were not paid the minimum wage, or any payments owed under the Holidays Act. “In addition to La Wheat, the Fernandos were both party to and responsible for significantly exploiting these workers, and therefore individually and personally penalised by the ERA,” Labour Inspectorate regional manager Jeanie Borsboom said.

“One employee worked 985 hours without being paid at all, in addition to working in poor conditions with long hours and no breaks.” The ERA stated in the determination that it was hard to see how worse a breach of the Minimum Wage Act can be, than to deliberately not pay an employee any wages at all. Throughout the Inspectorate’s investigation and the subsequent ERA hearing the Fernandos continued to assert that one employee only worked 35 hours per week and the other was not working.

However, the ERA found that the first employee worked considerably more hours, and that the Fernandos’ persistent denial that the second was not working for them defied all reasonable credibility. “The Fernandos consistently took advantage of the pair, deliberately exploiting vulnerable workers and depriving them of basic employment rights. “Migrant workers are a vulnerable part of the employment market and should not be exploited for the benefit of individuals and companies.”

During the period of the pair’s employment, La Wheat Limited operated La Wheat bakeries in Methven (above), Bush Inn Shopping Centre, and Leeston. The company still operates its Leeston bakery, La Wheat Methven, and the store in Ashburton have since closed and La Wheat Bush Inn was sold to new owners. “These types of businesses not only exploit vulnerability. They also undermine legitimate businesses who are doing the right thing by their workers and start a ‘race to the bottom’,” Borsboom said.

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The food and drink options being served up by the school houses on the day also proved popular.

PHOTOS JAIME PITT-MACKAY 150219-JPM-0046, 150219-JPM-0047

Prelims, but with a twist this year By Jaime Pitt-macKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

Students from Ashburton College got a little twist on their iconic prelims day, with all students competing on the school grounds. Traditionally, the students have been split, with two houses based at the school and two houses based at the domain oval. “It used to be done a long time

ago, it is good to have all the students together,” principal Ross Preece said. “The ones that don’t want to be here aren’t going to be here but it allows the ones who are here to enjoy it.” After scorching temperatures earlier in the week, Preece said sunscreen and hats were a big message being pushed heading in to the day. Above – Ashburton College students hit the track at the school’s annual prelims athletics day. 150219-JPM-0053

Right – Students get their instructions ahead of competing in the high jump. 150219-JPM-0059

Above and left – The high jump was a point of action as students look to make it in to the finals. 150219-JPM-0048 150219-JPM-0045

Left – Seeking a bit of shade in the blue house tent at the Ashburton College prelims day are (from left): Liam Pram, Bella Roulston, Louie Pabualan, Bryden Smith and Liam Sullivan. 1501219-JPM-0056

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Courgette fritters 2 eggs 1/2 C self-raising flour Pinch salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2C grated courgettes, drained 1T grated lemon rind 1T finely chopped mint 1/4-1/2 C milk Canola oil spray for frying Salad greens Tomato salsa ■ Beat the eggs in a large bowl. ■ Lightly fold in the flour, salt and pepper, courgettes, lemon rind and mint. ■ Add sufficient milk to make a soft batter. ■ Heat a large heavy-based frying pan. Spray lightly with oil. ■ Drop heaped teaspoons of courgette mixture into the pan and fry until bubbles form on the surface of the fritters, or about 2 minutes.

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■ Turn over and cook the other side until golden brown. ■ Place on a paper towel and keep warm until the whole batch has been made.

■ Serve with a green salad and tomato salsa. Recipe courtesy of www.vegetables.co.nz

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After the effort of Ashburton Guardian sub-editor, Steve Devereux, a fortnight ago there’s been plenty of discussion around the Ashburton District as to what the 10 greatest songs of all time might be. Below are a few examples of the variety of selections around the place as provided to the Guardian. No judgement (much), just really good music. Phill Hooper – Radio announcer, Hokonui FM Shine On You Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd Sweet Child o’ Mine - Guns n Roses Icehouse - The Flowers Unguarded Moment - The Church Heroes - David Bowie Bad - U2 Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen Hey Jude - The Beatles Barcelona - Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé Independent Assessment: We’d expect nothing less than a well-constructed and wide-ranging list from a radio announcer. A couple of small surprises, but nothing completely out of the ordinary. The only question is, how many – if any – would find their way onto the regular rotations at Hokonui?

Donna Favel, Ashburton Mayor I Am What I Am – by any singer Sunshine on Leith – Proclaimers 500 Miles – Proclaimers I’ll Say Goodbye – Exponents I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker – Sandi Thorn I’ve Been Dreaming Of True Love’s Kiss – Enchanted Elephant Love Song – Moulin Rouge Roxanne – Moulin Rouge Blister in the Sun – Violent Femmes Beds are Burning – Midnight Oil Independent Assessment: Who would have known? Our Mayor, the little closet punk rocker – considered us impressed. There is one potential image that can’t escape us though and that’s the prospect of the Mayor and her husband, gazing idly at each other up the aisles of the movie theatre, performing a rousing rendition of the Elephant Song from Moulin Rouge…..

Andrew Falloon – Rangitata MP Home Again - Shihad Today - Smashing Pumpkins Live Forever - Oasis Brother in Arms - Dire Straits Magic - Ladyhawke Grey Lynn Park - The Veils Monkey Wrench - Foo Fighters Life On Mars - David Bowie Dominoes - Fur Patrol Burning – Kora Independent Assessment: A solid looking list. Most pleasing to see a Kiwi entry sitting at the top of the pile. However, it is somewhat surprising to not see some mention of the colour blue in amongst the list. You know there’s nothing like a bit of Eiffel 65, Blue to get you in the mood for a big morning in the Beehive.

Gavin Templeton, local performer Proud Mary – Tina Turner Heaven on your Mind – JC Superstar Time Warp – Rock Horror Picture Show Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me – Elton John Golden Slumbers – Neil Diamond Should Be Dancing – Bee Gees While My Guitar Gently Weeps – Jeff Healey Friday On My Mind – Gary Moore Angel – Robbie Williams To Love Somebody – Keith Urban Independent Assessment: A strong musical background explains a very impressive offering from one our very own Mr Musics. Chances are he’s performed every one of them at multiple times during his time on the stage or behind the microphone too, so this is no flash in the pan selection process, it’s based on years of experience. Still know all the moves to Should Be Dancing, Gavin?

Desme Daniels – Ashburton Guardian, General Manager Freedom – George Michael Billie Jean – Michael Jackson Careless Whisper – Wham Tainted Love – Soft Cell Another One Bites The Dust – Queen Here Comes The Hot Stepper – Ini Kamoze Holding Our For A Hero – Bonnie Tyler Addicted To You – Avici All Of Me – John Legend Locked out of Heaven – Bruno Mars Independent Assessment: Perhaps, and this is a big perhaps, our intrepid leader is starting to show her age a little with some of these selections. What is also clearly evident is the influence of young minds in her home with the inclusion of recent hits. Smart call on Tainted Love – a true classic. Overall impressive, especially because everyone in the office expected her list to be filled with boy band music.

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Hamish Riach – Ashburton District Council Chief Executive

White Rabbit – Jefferson Airplane I Am The Resurrection – The Stone Roses Teenage Kicks – The Undertones Be My Baby – The Ronettes The Sound of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel Mr Tambourine Man – The Byrds Sloop John B – The Beach Boys Tin Soldier – The Small Faces Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man – The Rolling Stones Smoke Gets in Your Eyes – The Platters Independent Assessment: Quite the amount of thought has been poured into this list, that much is clearly evident. Some well-known, others perhaps not quite as much but a good solid list of songs. Of particular note though is the eerie thought of some of these been cranked up in the court room when no one else is around while the judge’s gavel is used to match the beat.

Angie – Rolling Stones Comfortably Numb – Pink Floyd Stand By You – The Pretenders Thank You – Led Zeppelin Space Oddity – David Bowie Layla – Eric Clapton Helpless – Neil Young Hotel California – The Eagles Hey Jude – The Beatles Bennie and the Jets – Elton John Independent Assessment: OK, let’s start with the obvious – where is Conquest of Paradise, the song that has sent shudders through rugby teams from all around the world as it echoes out around a stadium? That slight omission aside, it is pleasing to see that the man at the council’s helm also has impeccable taste in music.

Bruce Bell – Ashburton Guardian owner

Matt Markham – Guardian Editor

Another Brick in the Wall – Pink Floyd Do You Feel Like I Do – Peter Frampton Hotel California – The Eagles Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding – Elton John Levon – Elton John Life On Mars – David Bowie Madman across the Water – Elton John Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin Tiny Dancer – Elton John Your Song – Elton John

Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton The Southern Man Song – Dennis Henderson She Talks To Angels – The Black Crowes My Hero – The Foo Fighters The River – Garth Brooks A Boy Named Sue – Johnny Cash Wagon Wheel – Old Crowe Medicine Show Let Her Cry – Hootie and the Blowfish Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur Easy Like Sunday Morning – Lionel Richie

Independent Assessment: First off, points are being deducted from Bruce for not being brave enough to put his top ten in numerical order, however had he gone with a full list of Elton John songs, like he suggested, we probably would have added those points back. A classic music connoisseur with a real taste for the good stuff. An excellent selection.

Independent Assessment: It would appear the editor is somewhat of an old soul with a real taste for the country way of life. However, it’s his second song which most intrigues and brings forth visions of standing in the crowd at the old Carisbrook Stadium in Dunedin singing along with thousands of other loyal Otago rugby supporters.

Sandi Thorn gets the mayor’s vote.

Jeff Healey gets in with a superb cover.

The Undertones add a punk ﬂavour.

Other contributions: Lynette Holmes

Jaime Pitt-MacKay

Neil Cushen

Danaka Bennett

1. Purple Rain - Prince 2. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen 3. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson 4. Tiny Dancer - Elton John 5. Hotel California - Eagles 6. Dreams - Fleetwood Mac 7. I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston 8. Stairway to Heaven - Led

1. Dominion Road – The Mutton

1. If I Fell - The Beatles 2. Suspicious Minds - Elvis 3. Stranger on the Shore - Acker Bilk 4. The Immigrant Song - Led

1. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley 2. Teletubbies Theme Song - Teletubbies 3. Sinnerman - Nina Simone 4. Be Mine Tonight - Th’ Dudes 5. Drop Dead Killer - Kora 6. Is This Love - Bob Marley 7. Learn to Fly - Foo Fighters 8. Superstition - Stevie Wonder 9. Valerie - Amy Winehouse 10. Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen

Zeppelin

9.The Sound of Silence - Disturbed 10. Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Birds

2. Slice of Heaven – Dave Dobbyn 3. Sultans of Swing – Dire Straits

4. Mr Tambourine Man – Bob Dylan

5. Piano Man – Billy Joel 6. Rocket Man – Elton John 7. Lazarus – David Bowie 8. Arabella – Artic Monkeys 9. Give It Up – KC and The Sunshine Band

10. Forgot about Dre – Dr Dre

Zeppelin

5. Hotel California - Eagles 6. Billie Jean – Michael Jackson 7. Major Tom - David Bowie 8. New York New York - Frank Sinatra

9. Your Song - Elton John 10. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

Footnote: Danaka’s second choice was omitted due to fear of retribution from the local constabulary, we replaced it with a song she is known to walk around singing frequently instead.

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■ INDIA

Suicide bomber kills police A suicide bomber has rammed a car into a bus carrying Indian paramilitary police in Kashmir, killing 44 of them in the deadliest attack in decades on security forces in the disputed region. The Pakistan-based Islamist militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad claimed responsibility for the attack. The Indian government accused Pakistan of letting militant groups operate from its soil and called on it to take action. Islamabad said it rejected the suggestion it was linked to the attack. Kashmir is a Muslim-majority region at the heart of decades of hostility between India and Pakistan. The neighbours both rule parts of the region while claiming the entire territory as theirs. The explosion targeting a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force was heard from several kilometres away, according to witnesses. Mohammad Yunis, a journalist who reached the site minutes later, told Reuters he saw blood and body parts scattered along a 100-metre stretch of the main highway running through the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. “We demand that Pakistan stop supporting terrorists and terror groups operating from their territory and dismantle the infrastructure operated by terrorist outfits to launch attacks in other countries,” the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement, hours after the attack. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the attack a matter of “grave con-

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Indian paramilitary soldiers patrol near the site of an explosion in Pampore, Indian-controlled Kashmir. PHOTO AP cern” but in a brief statement it added, “We strongly reject any insinuation by elements in the Indian government and media circles that seek to link the attack to the state of Pakistan without investigations.” Islamabad has previously denied New Delhi’s accusations that it gives material help to the militants fighting Indian rule in Muslim-majority Kashmir. It says it gives only moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people in their struggle for self-determination.

Television images showed a mangled car amid rubble and snow around the site. Reuters photos showed tens of policemen surveying damaged vehicles and one policeman was seen carrying a plastic cover with guns inside. The death toll stood at 44, a senior police official said. The Central Reserve Force Police is a paramilitary organisation that is working with the Indian military to quell the 30-year insurgency in Kashmir. – AAP

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Alfonso Ribeiro has been denied a copyright for the Carlton dance, which he’s suing two videogame makers over. The denial from the US Copyright Office was revealed in a motion to dismiss Ribeiro’s lawsuit against Take-Two Interactive, the makers of NBA 2K16, which Ribeiro says illegally makes use of the dance. The document denying the copyright says the moves in the Carlton represent a simple dance routine rather than a work of choreography, which can be copyrighted. A hearing on the motion to dismiss is scheduled for March 18. Ribeiro’s dance was popularised through his character, Carlton Banks, on the 1990s sitcom.

Pence lashes out at Europeans over Iran US Vice President Mike Pence has accused leading European countries of trying to break US sanctions against Tehran in remarks at a Middle East peace summit that are likely to further strain trans-atlantic relations. Pence spoke at the conference in Warsaw attended by 60 countries, including Israel and six Gulf Arab states, but not the Palestinians or Iran. European powers, who oppose the Trump administration’s decision to pull out of a nuclear deal with Iran, were openly sceptical of a conference excluding Tehran. France and Germany declined to send their top diplomats, while British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt left before Thursday’s main events. “Sadly, some of our leading European partners have not been nearly as co-oper-

ative,” Pence said. “In fact, they have led the effort to create mechanisms to break up our sanctions.” Trump last year pulled the US out of the 2015 Iran deal, under which Tehran agreed to curbs on its nuclear programme in return for the lifting of sanctions. European countries say the move was a mistake and have promised to try to salvage the deal as long as Iran continues to abide by it. Pence said a European scheme to trade with Iran, known as the Special Purpose Vehicle, was “an effort to break American sanctions against Iran’s murderous revolutionary regime”. The summit was notable because of the presence of Israel alongside wealthy Arab states. Washington aims to narrow differences between its Israeli and Arab

allies to isolate Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the conference a “historical turning point” in combating the threat from Iran. But just as notable were the absences, not only of Iran itself, which called the meeting a “desperate circus”, but of the Palestinians, who refused to attend over what they regard as US bias against them under Trump. They have been boycotting the administration since Trump reversed decades of US policy in 2017 to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called for an era of co-operation in opening remarks that were broadcast publicly. The rest of the meeting, was held behind closed doors. – AAP

Women accuse Adams Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams is denying allegations made by seven women of alleged sexual misconduct. It is reported that the women and more than a dozen associates “described a pattern of manipulative behaviour in which Adams dangled career opportunities while simultaneously pursuing female artists for sex.” “In some cases, they said, he would turn domineering and vengeful, jerking away his offers of support when spurned, and subjecting women to emotional and verbal abuse, and harassment in texts and on social media.” Among those quoted is Adams’ ex-wife.

■ HEALTH

Diet drinks increase risk of stroke – study Two or more diet drinks a day increase the risk of stroke, heart disease and the likelihood of an early death, research suggests. A large study involving more than 80,000 women found that drinking two or more diet drinks a day – including fizzy drinks and fruit-based diet drinks – increased the risk of stroke by 23 per cent. Compared with women who consumed diet drinks less than once a week or not at all, women who consumed two or more artificially-sweetened drinks per day were also 29 per cent more likely to develop heart disease and 16 per cent more likely to die from any cause. Further analysis showed that some groups of women were most at risk, with those drinking two or more diet drinks a day who were also obese having more than double the stroke risk.

African-American women also had a higher risk of stroke. Dr Yasmin Mossavar-Rahmani, lead author of the study and associate professor of clinical epidemiology and population health at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York, said: “Many well-meaning people, especially those who are overweight or obese, drink low-calorie sweetened drinks to cut calories in their diet. The research, published in the journal Stroke, included data from 81,714 post-menopausal women (who were aged 50-to-79 at the start of the study) and who were tracked for an average of 12 years. One serving of diet drink was regarded as 355ml. Dr Mossavar-Rahmani said the study had not looked at individual artificial

sweeteners, saying: “We don’t know specifically what types of artificially sweetened beverages they were consuming, so we don’t know which artificial sweeteners may be harmful and which may be harmless.” Dr Rachel Johnson, professor of nutrition emeritus at the University of Vermont and chairwoman of the writing group for the American Heart Association’s science advisory, Low-Calorie Sweetened Beverages And Cardiometabolic Health, said: “Unfortunately, current research simply does not provide enough evidence to distinguish between the effects of different low-calorie sweeteners on heart and brain health. “This study adds to the evidence that limiting use of diet beverages is the most prudent thing to do for your health.” – AAP

Paperback pioneer dies Betty Ballantine, half of a groundbreaking husband-and-wife publishing team that helped invent the modern paperback, has died. Ballantine died at her home in New York, granddaughter Katharyn Ballantine told The Associated Press. She was 99 and had been in declining health. Ballantine was just 20, when she met and married 23-year-old Ian Ballantine. Using a $500 wedding gift from Betty’s father, the Ballantines started out as importers of Penguin paperbacks from England and founded two enduring imprints: Bantam Books and Ballantine Books, both now part of Penguin Random House.

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■ UNITED STATES

Top US trade envoys in China The Trump administration’s top two negotiators in trade talks with China will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but there has been no decision to extend a March 1 US deadline for a deal, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow says. “The vibe in Beijing is good,” Kudlow told Fox News Channel in an upbeat assessment of the US-China talks that are set to conclude on Friday in Beijing. The two sides are pushing to de-escalate a tariff war that has dimmed global growth forecasts, roiled financial markets and disrupted manufacturing supply chains. US tariffs on $US200 billion worth of imports from China are scheduled to rise to 25 per cent from 10 per cent if the two sides don not reach a deal by March 1, increasing pressure and costs in sectors from consumer electronics to agriculture. Although US President Donald Trump said earlier this week that an extension of the deadline was possible if a “real deal” was close, Kudlow, director of the National Economic Council, said the White House had made no decision on that. “I can’t speak to that. No such decision has been made so far,” Kudlow said when asked if there would be a 60-day extension. The talks follow three days of deputy-level meetings to work out technical details, including a mechanism for enforcing any trade agreement. China proposed in the talks this week to increase purchases of US semiconductors to $US200 billion over six years as part of a deal to ease American tariffs, a person briefed on the talks told Reuters.

US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer (right), arrived in China’s capital to hold a new round of high-level trade talks with China. PHOTO AP But the semiconductor proposal, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, was part of a “recycled” package of goods purchase offers that Beijing first presented in the (northern) spring of 2018, the source said. The person also said little progress had been made so far this week on the most difficult issues involving US demands that China make sweeping changes to curb forced technology transfers and industrial subsidies,

and to enforce intellectual property rights. Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer opened the high-level talks at the Diaoyutai state guest house with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, the top economic adviser to Chinese President Xi. Trump told reporters that the negotiations had been progressing “very well”. – AAP

posted on social media. “We must break this impasse or soon, many Venezuelans will be on the verge of starvation or death,” he said, adding the effort aimed to raise $US100 million in 60 days. The concert is scheduled for February 22 and will feature a “wonderful line-up of regional and international artists,” Branson said, without providing details. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, who has invoked articles of the constitution to assume the presidency, says humanitarian aid will begin to flow across the border the next day. The Virgin Group, which handles media inquiries for Branson, said the video was genu-

ine and that it would provide more information soon. Dozens of countries have recognised Guaido as Venezuela’s legitimate leader. Maduro has refused to step down and warned that Guaido will face justice. Venezuela’s annual inflation has topped 2 million per cent and chronic shortages of food and medicine have driven a spike in malnutrition and preventable diseases. The Trump administration in January levied sanctions on the OPEC nation’s oil industry that are meant to starve Maduro’s government of revenue. Maduro says the sanctions are illegal and accuses Washington of meddling in Venezuela’s affairs. – AAP

Japanese same sex couples sue for rights Thirteen gay couples are filing Japan’s first lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the country’s rejection of same-sex marriage. The Valentine’s Day lawsuits were to be filed in Tokyo and in other courts around Japan and argue that the law violates same-sex couples’ constitutional rights to equality. They want the government to follow the example of many other nations in guaranteeing marital freedom. Ten Japanese municipalities have enacted “partnership” ordinances for same-sex couples to make it easier for them to rent apartments together, among other things, but they are not legally binding. Ken Kozumi and Kenji Aiba, who have lived as a married couple for more than five years, are among the 13 couples filing lawsuits. “Right now we are both in good health and able to work, but what if either of us has an accident or becomes ill? We are not allowed to be each other’s guarantors for medical treat-

In brief Netflix scare Netflix’s Hollywood campus was evacuated over a report of a person with a deadly weapon. However, police say the suspect is in custody off-site and had no weapon. Authorities were called about a man who possibly had a gun. “We received a tip about a potential law enforcement incident,” Netflix said in a statement. “Police are conducting a sweep of the lot out of an abundance of caution. There is no immediate danger or threat to our employees.” – AAP

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Branson plans aid concert for Venezuela Richard Branson is organising a concert to raise funds for a humanitarian aid effort for crisis-stricken Venezuela to be held in the Colombian border city of Cucuta next week, the British billionaire says. President Nicolas Maduro is resisting foreign efforts to send food and medicine to the hyper-inflationary country suffering from rising hunger. An aid convoy supplied by the United States and Colombia arrived in Cucuta last week, where it is being held in warehouses. “Nicolas Maduro’s regime, which is responsible for this crisis, is currently refusing to allow any humanitarian aid into the country,” Branson said in a video

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ment, or to be each other’s heir,” Kozumi, a 45-year-old office worker, said in a recent interview with his partner Aiba, 40. In a country where pressure for conformity is strong, many LGBT people hide their sexuality even from their families, fearing prejudice. The obstacles are even higher for transgender people, who face extra difficulties in a highly gender-specific society. Resistance to allowing full gender equality was evident in a Supreme Court ruling last month upholding a law that effectively requires transgender people to be sterilised before they can have their gender changed on official documents. “Many people don’t even think of a possibility that their neighbours, colleagues or classmates may be sexual minorities,” said Mizuho Fukushima, a lawyer-turned-lawmaker and an expert on gender and human rights issues. “The pressure to follow a conservative fam-

ily model, in which heterosexual couples are supposed to marry and have children, is still strong.” Prime minister Shinzo Abe and his ultra-conservative supporters have campaigned to restore a paternalistic society based on heterosexual marriages. The government has restarted moral education class at schools to teach children family values and good deeds. “Whether to allow same-sex marriage is an issue that affects fs the foundation of how families should be in Japan, which requires an extremely careful examination,” Abe said in a 2018 statement. But while the law and many politicians lag behind, public acceptance of sexual diversity and same-sex marriage has grown in Japan. According to an October 2018 survey, more than 70 per cent of the 6,229 respondents aged 20-59 said they support legalising samesex marriage. – AAP

The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service says Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh will face no further action over his collision with another car on the A149 near Sandringham last month. Chris Long, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS East of England, said: “The CPS has carefully reviewed material submitted by the police in relation to a traffic collision on the A149 on 17 January this year. “We took into account all of the circumstances in this case, including the level of culpability, the age of the driver and the surrender of the driving licence. We have decided that it would not be in the public interest to prosecute.” – AAP

Rapper arrested Florida rapper YNW Melly, who recently collaborated with Kanye West, has been arrested for the alleged murder and cover-up of two close friends, police say. The 19-year-old rapper, whose legal name is Jamell Demons, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the October 2018 shooting deaths of the men, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel. During a short court appearance, Broward Judge Jackie Powell ordered that he remain in jail without bond. The victims, Anthony Williams, 21, and Christopher Thomas Jr, 19, suffered multiple gunshot wounds early on October 26, 2018. – AAP

Britain will leave EU Britain will leave the European Union next month without a deal unless the bloc offers concessions that will allow parliament to back Prime Minister Theresa May’s divorce deal, Brexit minister Stephen Barclay said. Barclay said midweek legislation passed last year, under which Britain will leave the EU on March 29 at 11pm local time with or without a deal, takes precedence over a motion passed by parliament last month ruling out a no-deal Brexit. Parliament “has passed legislation that we are leaving on 29 March and it put that date on the face of the bill by a large margin,” Barclay told parliament. – AAP

Jail term for drug bust A Canadian man has been jailed for almost 17 years in Western Australia after handing over millions of dollars worth of cocaine in a mining town hotel room transaction. Tony Le-Ta, 29, was found guilty at his District Court of WA trial this week. There were many undisputed facts in the case, including the role of 61-year-old fellow Canadian VanDu Nguyen as the collector in the 20.79kg deal in May 2017. – AAP

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OUR VIEW

Big dreams earn big rewards S

o often the Ashburton District pays a high price for having a solid economy for being forward thinking and for taking the lead in many areas. So often dollars are handed out to boost other parts of the country, government support is given for projects and we’re judged well able to look after ourselves. But yesterday we had a win, a giant win – we received $7.5 million from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) for a project that could well and truly put us on the map as a tourist destination. The project is Methven’s hot pools, now known as Opuke hot pools. The idea’s been around for around 12 years, it’s had its

supporters, it’s had its knockers but to most of the district it’s been another dream project that might well be too big to go anywhere. Full credit to the small handful of people who dared to dream about this one and who had the courage, the tenacity and the absolute belief that kept them going when others would have walked away. There’s been a lot of hot air

around the PGF, a lot of suggestions that the dollars will go anywhere but here because we wouldn’t qualify as a district that needed help. Chances are we’d always be at the back of the queue. But how wrong we were. Regional development minister Shane Jones stopped off in Methven yesterday and handed us a hefty handful of cash, albeit a loan. In any project’s life a $7.5 million loan is pretty big bucks. What this means for the Methven Adventure team, the group pulling the Opuke project together, can now forge ahead with confidence. The hot pools team is looking to a future where 12 years of

dreaming will, within a couple of years, become a reality and that’s cause for celebration. But step back 12 years. Think about the amazing vision that handful of Methven people had. How many of us could look at a bare piece of land and imagine it as a hot pool complex? Those Methven men did and they stuck with that dream for 12 years, battling knockers and knock backs. Yesterday they were rewarded. But there’s much more to this big dollar deal than individual rewards, there’s a whole new future for this district. Yes, the project still has a long way to go before it opens for business, but cast your mind two

or three years into the future and imagine a facility that could easily see Methven become a yearround destination. That happens and the whole district wins. If you’re still not convinced, think Tekapo. A few years ago it was a sleepy lakeside town with spectacular mountain views and incredible night-time skies. Today it’s a boom town with its own hot pool complex, attracting thousands of visitors year-round. That could be Methven come 2020. The complex will be built and Methven will be on the map as a ski resort come winter but as a spa town year-round. Well done Methven visionaries, the district salutes you.

In 2001, The United States and Britain staged air strikes against radar stations and air defence command centres in Iraq. In 2003, more than 100,000 people demonstrated in the streets of San Francisco to protest a possible US invasion of Iraq. Ten years ago: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in Tokyo to begin her first trip abroad as President Barack Obama’s chief diplomat. The government of Pakistan agreed to implement Islamic law in the northwestern region of Malakand in an attempt

to pacify a spreading Taliban insurgency. Five years ago: US Secretary of State John Kerry, during a visit to Indonesia, called climate change perhaps the “most fearsome” destructive weapon and mocked those who denied its existence or questioned its causes, comparing them to people who insist the earth is flat. One year ago: In an indictment, special counsel Robert Mueller accused 13 Russians of an elaborate plot to disrupt the 2016 US presidential election with a huge but hidden social

media trolling campaign aimed in part at helping Donald Trump. The FBI said it had received a tip in January that the suspect in the Florida school shooting had a “desire to kill” and access to guns, but agents failed to investigate. Today’s birthdays: Jazz/pop singer-actress Peggy King is 89. Actor Jeremy Bulloch is 74. Actor William Katt is 68. Actor LeVar Burton is 62. Actor-rapper Ice-T is 61. Actress Lisa Loring is 61. International Tennis Hall of Famer John McEnroe is 60. Rock musician Andy Taylor is 58. Rock musician Dave Lombardo

is 54. Actress Sarah Clarke is 48. Olympic gold medal runner Cathy Freeman is 46. Actor Mahershala Ali is 45. Singer Sam Salter is 44. Electronic dance music artist Bassnectar is 41. Rapper Lupe Fiasco is 37. Actress Chloe Wepper is 33. Pop-rock singer Ryan Follese is 32. Rock musician Danielle Haim is 30. Actress Elizabeth Olsen is 30. Actor Mike Weinberg is 26. Thought for today: “There are two kinds of man: the ones who make history and the ones who endure it.” – Camilo Jose Cela, Nobel Prize-winning Spanish author (1916-2002). – AP

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, February 16, the 47th day of 2019. There are 318 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On February 16, 1959, Fidel Castro became premier of Cuba a month and a-half after the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista. On this date: In 1770, Explorer James Cook sights Banks ‘Island’. Cook concluded that the land he had sighted was an island and named it after the expedition’s botanist, Joseph Banks. The mistake was not realised until 1809. In 1804, Lt. Stephen Decatur led a successful raid into Tripoli Harbour to burn the US Navy frigate Philadelphia, which had fallen into the hands of pirates during the First Barbary War. In 1862, the Civil War Battle of Fort Donelson in Tennessee ended as some 12,000 Confederate soldiers surrendered. In 1945, American troops landed on the island of Corregidor in the Philippines during World War Two. In 1961, the United States launched the Explorer 9 satellite. In 1968, the nation’s first 911 emergency telephone system was inaugurated in Alabama. In 1986, In New Zealand, the Mikhail Lermontov, a Soviet cruise liner, hit rocks in the Marlborough Sounds and capsized. In 1988, seven people were shot to death during an office rampage in Sunnyvale, California, by a man obsessed with a co-worker who was wounded in the attack. In 1996, eleven people were killed in a fiery collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a Maryland commuter train in Silver Spring, Md. In 1998, a China Airlines Airbus A300 trying to land in fog near Taipei, Taiwan, crashed, killing all 196 people on board, plus seven on the ground.

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o Simon Bridges is a long way behind Jacinda Ardern in the preferred prime minister stakes. What might be thought even worse for the National leader, he is also less popular than one of his own shadow cabinet ministers, the redoubtable, for ever in your face, Judith ‘Crusher’ Collins. However, even with their minuscule totals of support combined they remain a long way adrift of our, simply can’t put a foot wrong, PM, the graceful, smoothly-articulate, mother of one, Ardern. Although, as an aside, it has to be said, her apparently half-hearted attitude to China, might suggest, in some quarters at least, she is not quite as sure-footed as current opinion would have her. Appearing indifferent to the aims and ambitions of that mighty eastern monolith, she is believed to be ruffling already prickly feathers in Beijing. Recent history tells us that under the Key regime (of blessed memory) there used to be an endless line of ministers visiting, flattering, grovelling even, and generally showing deep respect for our giant neighbour. These days, I gather, representatives of the rickety coalition, by which it is our undeserved lot to

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be governed, are seldom seen in Shanghai, or elsewhere in the ruthless republic. But back to the present flutter of angst among Nats from all corners of our free-land. The latest, trend-setting, Colmar Brunson poll makes dismal reading for frustrated blue voters. Labour leads by 47 per cent to 41 per cent and on top of that welcome boost to the morale of the left, Labour might also be looking at the impending demise of NZ First and its pesky leader Winston – “no decision until I give it my seal of approval,” – Peters. His support in this latest poll is de-risible. Replicated in next year’s election he would be, in Jim Hickey’s famous description of someone in such a predicament, “a goneburger”! And wouldn’t Jacinda breathe a massive sigh of relief. What’s still more encouraging for Labour, these figures might even suggest that, post election 2020, we could have a genuine

Labour government, with no trouble-making hangers-on. That too, would be a tremendous boost, for good government in general, after so many years of the major party having to kowtow to a tiny group of parliamentary spoilers. As for poor old Simon – what’s to become of him? It is almost as plain as a pikestaff, if such weapons still exist, that sooner or later – sooner, probably, – he must “screw his courage to the sticking place” – as the Bard himself so aptly put it, face his detractors in a firm and confident manner and take the Little option. That option has already passed into parliamentary lore whereby a party leader faces, bravely, the fact that he/she is insufficiently popular with the people ever to become Prime Minister so, nobly, stands aside for a colleague much more likely to reach the top of the greasy pole. You will recall that was the selfless decision taken by Andrew Little to put party before personal ambition and that, in a nutshell, is how we got the still overwhelmingly popular, mother-of-one, Jacinda Ardern. Once he has made this honourable gesture, Bridges will feel better in himself and soon be thinking in terms of which cabinet position he might prefer

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when a grateful National Party comes to power next year. A sort of quid pro quo really. That just leaves the punch line of these musings, which is, to whom can the present depressed National Party turn to get itself out of its deep-seated doldrums and, in a relatively short time, lead it back to the promised land on the Treasury benches? Well, it obviously has to be a female politician as a male person stands little chance in a set-to with Jacinda. Dial that in and up comes, instantly, Nikki Kaye, twice victor over Ardern in Auckland Central in elections past. She is to me, the obvious go-to candidate, but health problems may intervene. Two outside alternatives, but with obvious voter appeal, Erica Stanford from East Coast Bays and Denise Lee, Maungakiekie. Such is the fickle nature of the electorate-at-large, that anything is, these days, possible. In the words of the sage of our times, Donald J Trump, “We shall just have to wait and see what happens”! 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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NZ losing Chinese consumer interest

er Helius Therapeutics has already adopted the stickers along with other primary industry producers Zealong Tea, Harraways, Gourmet Direct, Van Lier Nurseries and Pataka Berries, among others. Gourmet Direct, an e-commerce business to consumer meat supplier, was approved to use the marketing labels a few days ago. Company owner and director Kate King said she believed the New Zealand Grown labels would result in an increase in sales. Research King undertook into consumer buying habits as part of her Masters thesis shows New Zealand consumers are heavily in-

fluenced by country of origin when considering meat purchases. Gourmet Direct plans to begin exporting its meat overseas and believes the campaign labels will resonate well with health-conscious consumers. Greg Harford, general manager of public affairs at Retail NZ, said consumers increasingly wanted to know the origin of their foods. “New Zealand grown food is often seen as premium product. “You’ll often see ‘Produce of New Zealand’ labels above fruit and veges in store, for example, and fruit often carries a label identifying the product and the country of origin. Domestically, the region is also often shown too because that can be more meaningful for local consumers,” Harford said. “The new labels, building on the traditional Buy NZ Made branding, are likely to be well received, but it is only one way retailers and suppliers can show their products come from New Zealand.” – NZME

Burger Fuel’s NZX listing questioned Burger Fuel Worldwide will test the waters for a potential buyer after a review by KPMG questioned the fast-food franchisor’s current listing. The fast-food company, which listed on NZX’s junior Alternative Market in 2007, hired the corporate advisory firm to assess options to accelerate the business’s growth after a partnership with the founders of the Subway franchise fell through. As a result of that review, Burger Fuel will focus on its New Zealand growth and roll-out two new brands it thinks could then

be franchised: Winner Winner is a chicken dinner; Shake Out is a quick-service burger concept. KPMG questioned Burger Fuel’s listing, saying the company has a strong balance sheet with no debt and didn’t need new capital. Founders Chris Mason and Josef Roberts still control the company, with about 73 per cent, leaving the remainder shared among the 2,517 stockholders on the register. The shares last traded at 55 cents, the lowest level since late 2011, valuing the business at $30.3 million. Burger Fuel’s board have ex-

panded KPMG’s original mandate to now explore all strategic options for the business. “KPMG will therefore shortly begin preparation to conduct a formal process seeking expressions of interest regarding a sale, merger, joint venture, international partnership, domestic partnership or alternative proposals that may arise from the process,” the company said in a statement. “The board will keep the market updated with any developments should they occur throughout the on-going strategic review process.” – NZME

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‘New Zealand Grown’ labels which indicate produce and meats are grown locally will in the next few months be rolled out on product on supermarket shelves. The green labels, introduced by the membership-based Buy NZ Made campaign, are alternative stickers to the already existing NZ Made stickers, designed to be used by produce resellers and growers. Buy NZ Made executive director Ryan Jennings said the produce labels would benefit consumers and were a way for businesses to ensure they were compliant with the Country of Origin Food Act which was introduced in December. The stickers for campaign members were not developed because of the legislation, Jennings said. “The artwork was already there and has always been around but it was a problem needing a solution because the NZ Made is really the default one that manufacturers turn to.” Medicinal cannabis manufactur-

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rhyped” and the Government was not worried about tourism taking a hit. Still, Chung says New Zealand needs to find a way to win back the trust of the Chinese people if it wants to keep their business, but doing this is complicated in a nation with state-controlled media. “There’s nothing you can do about the state media,” Chung said, admitting the narratives

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among them – are treating China. This, says Chung, marks a major shift from the previous perception of New Zealand. “The Chinese people now feel as though they aren’t welcome in New Zealand,” the professor says, adding this sentiment could have a negative impact on tourism. Asked for comment on Chinese tourists not feeling welcome, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis said such claims were being “ove-

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ance,” Chung says. Chung says reports about the Five Eyes have steadily made their way into the media, sowing seeds of mistrust among Chinese citizens who see those countries as conspiring against them. This “us versus them” dynamic has also spilled onto Chinese social media, where a growing number of Chinese are expressing disappointment in how other governments – New Zealand

published in state-owned publications are influenced by the government. “But you do have social media, which is very powerful in China.” Chung points to the efforts of Taiwanese mayor Han Guo-Yu as an example of someone who was able to use the power of social media to shift perceptions in the Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung. Running without any part or state support, Han was able to win the Kaohsiung mayorship in November last year on the back of social media support. Chung believes if the New Zealand Government is interested in improving the perceptions of our nation in China, officials will need to meet with influential individuals like Han and get them on side. This will, in turn, give New Zealand a chance to show Chinese consumers they are welcome and that high-level politics aren’t indicative of New Zealand’s feelings toward China. “You need to find a way to tell them that you want to do business with everyone around the world.” – NZME

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A Massey University academic who recently returned from studies in China and Taiwan says New Zealand is losing the fight for the hearts and minds of the Chinese consumer. Associate professor Henry Chung, who specialises in international marketing strategies, says his recent trip to China showed a high level of mistrust in New Zealand. “There is a sense in China that Huawei has not been treated fairly,” Chung says. As in New Zealand, the concept of fair treatment is important to the Chinese. And the perception New Zealand isn’t giving one of its biggest companies a fair go can have a detrimental effect on the willingness of the Chinese to visit New Zealand or buy Kiwi products. Adding an additional level of mistrust is the growing awareness of the Five Eyes security alliance, whereby New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the UK, and US share intelligence information. “On this trip, it was the first time I’d heard of people in China talking about the Five Eyes alli-

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In brief Changes for Supercars Already set for a season of change, a major shake-up looms for Supercars in 2020 as chief executive Sean Seamer mulls the sport’s potential. In 2019, the Ford Mustang will make a hotly anticipated Supercars debut along with a shorter grid – and one that doesn’t feature Craig Lowndes for the first time this millennium. But in 2020, the possibility of a summer series, an IndyCar tie-up, new formats and more night racing loom large. - AAP

Liverpool feels pressure Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge claims the pressure on the current side is nothing compared to what teams of his generation faced. Aldridge won the league and FA Cup in two-and-a-half seasons with the Reds. “There is ridiculous hype because it is Liverpool and it’s all these years we haven’t won. There is a lot of interest worldwide, but I can’t believe there is so much talk with January only just finished – it’s crazy to be quite honest.” - PA

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Best nett about as good as it gets Ashburton players scooped the pool at the South Island Chartered Clubs’ Golf Tournament in Alexandra last weekend. The Ashburton RSA team of (from left) Tony Shepherd, Paul Hefford, Gary Lee and Rod Carson won the overall prize for the team with the best nett – the biggest prize on offer – while a team from the Ashburton Club and MSA also got in on the action, winning the prize for the best gross. The Ashburton RSA always sent two teams to the annual tournament and last tasted success at it back in 2013, when one of its teams won when the tournament was played in Ashburton. PHOTO KIERON GRAY

Star recruit Shaun Johnson could miss Cronulla’s season opening clash and may even be forced to find another club depending on the outcome of the NRL’s investigation into the Sharks salary cap woes. A report suggests the NRL’s investigation could still be a fortnight from completion, which may leave the Sharks with just two weeks to get under the salary cap and at risk of losing Johnson for their first match on March 15, and he could even be forced back on to the open market. - AAP

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Rugby league ‘morally tone deaf’ The NRL will consider standing down players accused of serious crimes after promising to review a hardline stance put forward by Melbourne chairman Bart Campbell. The game is in damage control after an off-season in which player misbehaviour has dominated headlines and sent rugby league spiralling in the standing of fans and sponsors. A frustrated Campbell on Thursday fired off an email to league bosses and fellow club chiefs in which he lamented that the game had become “morally tone deaf”. Campbell said that if Jack de Belin, who this week pleaded not guilty to a rape charge, were signed to the Storm, he would stand down the NSW State of

Origin lock while the court case is heard. He said that in many other professions an employee in that situation would be stood down, and urged the NRL to drive a change in policy. ARLC chairman Peter Beattie said Campbell’s submission will be reviewed when the commission meets on February 28. “The ARLC is strongly opposed to anyone in rugby league being involved in violence of any kind, especially domestic violence and any behaviour which brings the game into disrepute,” Beattie said. “The ARLC has instructed the NRL to take the strongest possible action against any player engaged in such behaviour – from serious fines to suspen-

sions and de-registration.” The NRL and St George Illawarra have both refused to stand down de Belin, saying he is entitled to the presumption of innocence. The Rugby League Players Association also warned against pre-judging any player. NRL CEO Todd Greenberg has already promised to mete out harsher penalties for any player found guilty of violent offences, as evidenced by his decision to hand Ben Barba a life ban after he was involved in an altercation with his partner at a Townsville casino. The NRL met with the chief executives of all 16 clubs in Melbourne yesterday with player behaviour expected to be on the agenda. - AAP Jack de Belin pleaded not guilty to rape this week.

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■ CRICKET

Tech eye clean sweep Mid Canterbury’s senior cricket teams have just two round robin games left to play this season, before finals decide who takes home the season’s remaining silverware. But with only four teams in the competition following the withdrawal of Allenton this season, the race wasn’t exactly on for the semi-finals. All teams would make the semi-finals it was just a matter of who played who. It meant that the Muirhead Rosebowl was anyone’s for the taking. The Tech Stags may have been the form team to date, but no team could take anything for granted with the business end of the season fast approaching. This weekend the Tech side is set to host Methven at the Ashburton Domain, and the form guide suggested it would take something pretty special for Tech’s recent winning run to come to an end. The 2018/19 season hadn’t been Methven’s best, with wins

hard to come by and now players proving hard to muster, too. Two weekends ago Methven had to default to Coldstream, and although they managed to field a team last weekend they only had nine players and lost to Lauriston. If Tech were to beat Methven today and continue their winning form for the remainder of the year they were a good chance of taking out all available silverware this season, although they had to share one. Tech and Lauriston drew the season opening T20 competition final, before Tech took out the pre-Christmas Pritchard Shield competition. The only two trophies left were the Muirhead Rosebowl and the Studholme Shield, which was for the season’s top overall team. Meanwhile, in other Muirhead Rosebowl action today, Coldstream and Lauriston were set to square off in what was likely to be a hard-fought match Jason Morrison is likely to be firing down a few overs today. at Coldstream.

UAE comeback unlikely for Warner David Warner’s hopes of an instant return when his year-long ban expires next month are fading fast, with Brisbane rather than Dubai shaping as the most likely scene of the former vice-captain’s formal reintegration. Warner and Steve Smith, who continue to keep low profiles as they both recover from elbow surgery, are nearing the end of life-changing punishments handed down by Cricket Australia (CA) after the Cape Town cheating scandal. The gifted batsmen will be free to play the final two games of next month’s five-match ODI series in the UAE, where Australia face Pakistan on March 29 and 31. That UAE touring party is yet to be finalised but it’s understood Australia’s most likely plan is for Warner to be overlooked, meaning he would instead step up World Cup preparations at the Indian Premier League (IPL). Smith, as reported by AAP when the sacked skipper first suffered his injury in early January, won’t be fit in time for the UAE series and will target an IPL return. Smith and Warner are instead set to come together, as part of Australia’s World Cup squad, for a pre-tournament training camp in Brisbane that will be held in early May and include some practice games against New Zealand. Such a scenario would allow Australia to manage every step of the reintegration process in a controlled environment at the

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Allan Border Field training base. CA is yet to reveal details about what boxes Smith and Warner must tick, on and off the field, to show they’re ready to return for a marathon tour of England in which Australia will defend both the World Cup and Ashes. But, barring any fresh setbacks in recovery, they are both expected to be included in Australia’s 15-man World Cup squad. Australia must submit their World Cup squad by April 23 but are free to make changes without needing special approval until May 23. National coach Justin Langer recently indicated his team would be “crazy not to” call on the services of Smith and Warner in the 50-over tournament, while Pat Cummins suggested earlier this week that the disgraced duo’s return will be seamless. Langer and CA chief executive Kevin Roberts, who along with interim team-performance boss Belinda Clark are managing the reintegration process, both acknowledged this summer that the momentous comebacks of Smith and Warner could potentially come in the UAE. There were strong arguments for bringing the pair back as soon as possible, which would have given players a chance to heal strained relationships long before turning their attention to the World Cup camp. But logistics and other factors counted against Warner, who would have been unable to train with teammates until his suspension expired. - AAP

Right – Top Australian batsman David Warner appears likely to return to the batting crease in the IPL.

Worrall stars for Stars Daniel Worrall’s career-best Twenty20 figures couldn’t have come at a better time for the Melbourne Stars. The swing bowler, considered a bolter for Australia’s Ashes squad, picked up 4-23 as the Stars upset Hobart Hurricanes in Thursday night’s elimination semi-final at Bellerive Oval. Skipper Glenn Maxwell continued his good form, topscoring with an unbeaten 43 as the Stars chased down the target of 154 with seven balls to spare, but the six-wicket win was sparked by Worrall. - AAP

Horses for courses Peter Siddle says Australia must adopt a horses for courses policy during the Ashes, suggesting the tourists missed a trick by failing to adjust to English conditions during the 2015 series defeat. The 34-yearold looms as one of half a dozen contenders to join Australia’s frontline pacemen in the bid to retain the urn on English soil. Siddle’s experience in England, having played in three Ashes tours and starred in county cricket, is unmatched among his fellow fast bowlers. - AAP

Aussies lose Molineux Young spinner Sophie Molineux has suffered a shoulder injury and will play no part in Australia’s ODI series against New Zealand. Molineux has been replaced in Australia’s 13-player squad by Queensland allrounder Delissa Kimmince. The winner of the transTasman series will take home the Rose Bowl, a trophy that Australia have held since 2000. - AAP

Richardson ‘shoe-in’ If everything goes to plan for WA paceman Jhye Richardson, his unique shoe messages will be unveiled to a worldwide audience later this year. Richardson announced himself as a star on the rise with a strong display in the two-test series against Sri Lanka, and has been known to write messages on his shoes to keep himself motivated during games – a ritual that started under Justin Langer’s guidance at Western Australia. “I get asked a lot about what I write on my shoes and what I had during the test series. It will probably be something that sticks around – just to keep things simple and stay in the contest as much as I can.” - AAP

Green moving up Hannah Green wants genteel golf fans to turn raucous as she bids to become the youngest local to win the women’s Australian Open. Green, 22, is seven under after two rounds at the Australian Open in Adelaide, three shots adrift of Taiwanese leader Wei-Ling Hsu. The emerging star carded a threeunder 69 at the Grange Golf Club yesterday, following her opening round 68. Green tied for seventh at the 2017 open and finished third last year when embracing homenation crowd support. “I had a mob screaming ‘Greeny’ (last year) and that actually settled my nerves surprisingly, so hopefully they can come out again,” Green said. Former world No.1 Lydia Ko is set to miss the cut – she’s four over after a scrappy second round of 77. - AAP

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■ TENNIS

Clash of the titans on court By Erin TaskEr

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A top-of-the-table clash will be the big feature of the day when the Mid Canterbury Tennis A grade competition hits the courts at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre today. Tinwald and Fairton have been the clear frontrunners in the post-Christmas section of the competition, but one of them heads into today’s clashes with the favourite tag firmly in hand. Tinwald at this stage have a five-point lead at the top of the points table heading into the business end of the season. The side has been led well by competition newcomer Cameron McCracken at number one so far this season, and although he’s been missing recently due to a hand injury, it’s expected he’ll be back on court today. Fairton are not to be underestimated though. With multiple-time Gala Cup singles champion Rhys Cromie at number one, up-and-comer Tyler Leonard at two, and Mid Canterbury tennis stalwart Phil Crozier at three, Fairton are a strong side capable of beating any other on their day. Today’s clash is likely to come down to just who takes to the court, and that can be anyone’s guess in the second half of the season. Farmers busy with harvest and youngsters heading off to university are among the reasons why many teams struggle to fill their ranks post-Christmas, and a lot of teams are forced to rely on ring-ins. Hampstead are likely to be one of the hardest hit teams this season, losing half of their team from this week onwards, with Erin Connelly-Whyte off to university and Aidan Mitchell heading to police college. That leaves Hampstead with just Connor Brosnahan and Michael Kerr. Hampstead are due to play bottom-of-the table Southern this weekend, while the other match of the day will see round one winners Allenton taking on Methven in what’s likely to be a battle for third spot. The A grade post-Christmas competition will run through until March 23, but there’s a couple of weeks off from the competition between now and then. One of those is next weekend, with Mid Canterbury sending a team to Christchurch’s Wilding Park to play in Canterbury’s big annual rep fixture, the Browning Shield. With that set to take out a fair chunk of the usual A grade players, only A reserve will be played next weekend. Then, on the weekend of March 16 and 17 the Mid Canterbury Tennis Championships – the Gala Cup will be contested. Singles, doubles and mixed doubles will all be played over the space of the weekend. While A grade and A reserve will wrap up on March 23, that’s not the last of the tennis for the season. The following weekend – March 29 and 30 – the inaugural Mid Canterbury Seniors Championship will be held. Part of the seniors tennis circuit, it’s hoped the new tournament will attract entries from around Canterbury, Peter Leonard and his Tinwald team-mates top the points table heading into their A grade tennis clash against and further afield. Fairton today. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 070119-HM-0987

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■ RUGBY

Fransen makes NZ side Mid Canterbury Heartland rugby player Dan Fransen is off to Japan with the All Blacks Sevens development team. The team will tour Japan this month with a Black Ferns development team, as part of the next wave of New Zealand sevens talent preparing for international rugby. Fransen, who grew up in Mid Canterbury, now lives in Christchurch, but turned out last season for Mid Canterbury’s Heartland representative side as a player of origin and was a permanent fixture in the backline, where his pace was put to good use. Both New Zealand development teams will assemble this weekend to travel to Okinawa for matches against the Japanese national sevens teams. New Zealand Rugby sevens development manager Chad Tuoro said the development programmes were a crucial part of the national sevens structure. “Our development programmes are promoting players into the professional sevens environment and it’s vital to have that next tier of players ready to step up into the World Series. “Being able to give these players international experience is an incredible opportunity and going to Okinawa gives us a look at where our sevens teams will be based for the Olympic Games.” Players were selected to trial from their performances at Red Bull Ignite7 and/or the National Sevens at the end of last year. Of the six Red Bull Ignite7 MVPs, William Warbrick, Jacob Kneepkens, Kalyn Takitimu-Cook, Mererangi Paul and Isla Norman-Bell have made the national development teams. The development teams are set to play five matches across two days against the Japanese men’s and women’s teams. The All Blacks Sevens development team is coached by Peter Nock and Johnny Weston. Taylor Haugh, who made his All Blacks Sevens debut in Cape Town in December, is named in the 12, and newly-contracted player Niko Jones (son of All

Hunt raring to go NSW Waratahs recruit Karmichael Hunt says he’s as ready as he’ll ever be following a whirlwind preparation for his return to Super Rugby against benchmark side the Hurricanes in Sydney tonight. The Wallabies back will line up alongside fellow veteran recriut Adam Ashley-Cooper in the centres, just a few weeks after joining NSW from Queensland where he didn’t play a Super game last season. “Physically I feel good; the mind is good, the preparation has been a bit of a whirlwind,” Hunt said yesterday. - AAP

Kitshoff out for month South African international frontrower Steven Kitshoff will miss at least the first month of Super Rugby after suffering a hamstring injury in preparation for this year’s competition. The injury, suffered in a warm-up game last week, has proven more severe than first anticipated, said Stormers coach Robbie Fleck. “The outcome with him and his injury is that it is still four to six weeks,” Fleck said as he named his team for their first game in this year’s edition away against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. - AAP

Age on Tahs’ side

Dan Fransen was no stranger to the tryline for Mid Canterbury last season. PHOTO ERIN TASKER 010918-ET-0321

Blacks superstar Michael) will also travel with the team. Wellington’s Losi Filipo earns a remarkable elevation into the development side, after outstanding performances at the National Sevens and subsequent national trial. “We know these players have been working incredibly hard to earn their place in this side, and some of them had choices to play elsewhere. “This tournament allows us to test these athletes and their ability to perform under the pressures of an international sevens tournament,” Tuoro said. New Zealand Rugby Chief Rug-

by Officer Nigel Cass congratulated those selected in the development squads. “This is an exciting time for all these players. “We know that sevens is an increasingly popular form of the game for young athletes and it is growing in popularity around the world. “This next tier of players have an important part to play in our High Performance programme as we look to the Olympics and beyond. “These players have all worked hard for their selection, and it’s an exciting opportunity to test them at an international level.”

TEAM The full men’s development team is: Losi Filipo - Wellington Dan Fransen - Canterbury Taylor Haugh - Otago Jacob Kneepkens - Taranaki Peni Lasaqa - Bay of Plenty James Little - North Harbour Josh Moorby - Waikato Curtis Reid - North Harbour Adam Simpson - Wellington Te Puoho Stephens - Tasman Te Rangatira Waitokia - Manawatu William Warbrick - Bay of Plenty

The members of the special NSW Waratahs club give themselves a chance of repeating their 2014 Super Rugby title heroics, according to one of that group. The Tahs starting side for their opening game today contains six players older than 29 or over. Two others, Wallabies backs Nick Phipps and playmaker Kurtley Beale, are injured and rested respectively. The new centre pairing of Adam Ashley-Cooper (33) and Karmichael Hunt (32), and prop Sekope Kepu (33), are joined in the run-on side by hooker Damien Fitzgerald, lock Rob Simmons and fullback Israel Folau – all 29. - AAP

Williams out injured Wales have released centre Scott Williams from their squad for the remainder of the Six Nations as he battles a back injury. The experienced Williams missed the November internationals with a hamstring tear and sat out the opening two rounds with an ankle problem. Better news for coach Warren Gatland has been the return to training of fullback Leigh Halfpenny, flyhalf Rhys Patchell, and prop Leon Brown. - PA

All Black Franks signs on with Northampton Prop Owen Franks will leave for English club Northampton after the World Cup, ending a decade of yeoman service for the All Blacks on the tighthead side of the scrum. One of the world’s premier front-rowers since his test debut in 2009, Franks has chosen to play alongside his brother and former All Blacks prop Ben in the English midlands. A two-time World Cup winner, who has been a rock for champion Crusaders and Canterbury teams at domestic level, Franks has been hampered by Achilles tendon problems in recent seasons.

“New Zealand will always be home, but Northampton presents a great opportunity for me to test myself in a new rugby environment, and reconnect with family there,” he said. “While I know I’ll look back at the end of my time in New Zealand with an immense amount of pride, I still have a lot I want to achieve this year and some big goals to tick off before I leave.” All Blacks coach Steve Hansen paid tribute to the 31-year-old, whose uncompromising approach to fitness and wellbeing has become the stuff of legend. He famously took a protein shake to

his own wedding, the sort of commitment that Hansen says explains his tally of 106 tests. “Owie is one of the most professional players I’ve had the privilege of coaching. The standards he sets for himself – and others – are exemplary,” Hansen said. Franks became the ninth All Blacks centurion in last year’s win over Australia at Eden Park. He can climb from seventh to as high as fifth this year on the list of most capped New Zealanders, leaving him just behind fellow prop and long-time team-mate Tony Woodcock. - NZME Owen Franks has a reputation for high standards.

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Crusaders bring big guns By Patrick Mckendry There is no Jack Goodhue for the Crusaders against the Blues but there are plenty of other All Blacks named to start for the defending champions at Eden Park as Scott Robertson strives to put one over his old mate Leon MacDonald. MacDonald, the Blues head coach, has selected his All Black props Karl Tu’inukuafe and Ofa Tuungafasi on the reserves bench, but Robertson will send out the fearsome figures of Joe Moody and Owen Franks from the start in order to set the scrummaging agenda in particular. The Crusaders coach is not able to select Sam Whitelock, Kieran Read or Codie Taylor due to their restricted workloads in World Cup year, but the rest of his front-liners are there, apart from midfielder Goodhue, who has a tight groin. One of his more interesting selections is that of Braydon Ennor at centre alongside Ryan Crotty. As Robertson said, Ennor’s geatest strength is his pace and the 21-year-old could test the ageing legs of Ma’a Nonu, the man he is marking. Robertson said he wasn’t surprised MacDonald, a former team-mate and coaching assistant at the Crusaders, selected Nonu and TJ Faiane in the midfield with Sonny Bill Williams on the reserves bench. “No, I picked it actually, just with managing their minutes and how they’ve done it with their front rowers as well – to ease these guys in,” he said. “Ma’a is a seasoned professional. I was involved with him in the World XV team last year and

Richie Mo’unga, Matt Todd, Mitchell Hunt, and Ryan Crotty at Crusaders training. he’s in great nick for a 36-year-old about to turn 37. “Respect to him and his professionalism. He’s obviously got the game knowledge and, look, he’ll make a difference with his power or boot or whatever it is. “He’s looking good, it’s great, create some hype.” Speaking of hype, Robertson couldn’t get enough of it as he prepares to lead his side to a third successive title against a team who haven’t won a derby game since round one in 2016. During Robertson’s previous two years as head coach, the Crusaders have played round one at home. This is a little different and

so is the fact he is coming up a coach who left the Crusaders to spend more time with his family, coached at Tasman, and then signed with the Blues soon after. “I hope there are 40,000 people there and that the Blues are strong,” Robertson said. “We’ve got to test ourselves and we want Super Rugby to be as strong as it can be. “It’s been a tough few years for them, which is pretty clear, and that’s why there’s that sense of hope coming on. You want Eden Park to be full – you want every ground to be full. “It’s great the hype around this game – signing Ma’a and the changing of Leon [to head coach]

– it’s good for New Zealand rugby and it gets people watching footy.” - NZME

CRUSADERS David Havili, Manasa Mataele, Braydon Ennor, Ryan Crotty, George Bridge, Richie Mo’unga, Bryn Hall, Whetu Douglas, Matt Todd ©, Jordan Taufua, Quinten Strange, Scott Barrett, Owen Franks, Andrew Makalio, Joe Moody. Reserves: Ben Funnell, Tim Perry, Michael Alaalatoa, Luke Romano, Tom Sanders, Mitchell Drummond, Mitchell Hunt, Will Jordan.

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Watching World Cup opponents Wallabies front row stalwart Sekope Kepu predicts up to eight nations can have a decent crack at this year’s World Cup. The 33-year-old prop is striving to play at a third World Cup, having been part of the Wallabies 2011 squad and the 2015 team which lost the final to New Zealand. There’s still a full Super Rugby season and a truncated Rugby Championship before the World Cup starts in just over seven months and although the Waratahs is his focus, Kepu has also been keeping an eye on the Six Nations. Unbeaten Wales and England are the early frontrunners after two rounds and Kepu includes both among his World Cup contenders alongside New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, Scotland and Argentina. “Sometimes when you are babysitting on the weekends, you sort of have a nosey at what’s going on (in the Six Nations),” Kepu said. “You try and stay away and switch off a bit, but I’m passionate about keeping an eye on how Ireland and England and all those teams are going. “They are playing some fantastic rugby up there, it’s going to be a really tough World Cup. “There’s probably eight teams that can really give it a shake this year.” Kepu, who has accumulated more than 100 caps for Australia and NSW since breaking into both sides in his first season of senior rugby in 2008, was looking forward to adding a second Super Rugby title to his record. - AAP

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In brief

■ RURAL GAMES

May up for top award

Methven reinsman Ricky May has strong rural roots as well as his driving career.

Two prominent harness racing names, including one Mid Canterbury local, have been named as finalists in the prestigious Norwood Rural Games Awards. Methven’s Ricky May and up-and-coming driving star, Sheree Tomlinson have both been named as finalists in respective awards at the event – the first-time harness racing has been included in the awards – which are held to celebrate sports with animal and rural backgrounds. Held in conjunction with the New Zealand Rural Games in Palmerston North on March 9 and 10, the Norwood Awards are to be held on Friday, March 8 at Awapuni Racecourse. Sheree Tomlinson has made the final three for the Fonterra New Zealand Rural Youth of the Year, with last year’s Australasian Young Drivers Championship victory and her history making Dominion Handicap win propelling her into the final. Whilst Ricky May made the final cut for the prestigious Toyota Lifetime Legacy category. The award is for sportspeople who have consistently delivered at the elite level in their sport – fitting for a seven-time New Zealand Cup winning driver, with strong rural roots through his ‘other’ career in agriculture.

M2 Auckland gallops

Arturo targets Guineas Trainer Roydon Bergerson couldn’t hide his enthusiasm following the debut victory of three-yearold gelding Arturo at Wanganui yesterday. The son of Per Incanto sat outside of race leader Divine Wine for much of the 1200m contest before extending for a soft victory in the hands of Johnathan Parkes. “There is a lot of improvement in him,” Bergerson said. “We will probably look at the Wellington Guineas with him,” Bergerson said. - NZME

Elleegant to resume Former New Zealand-trained filly Verry Elleegant will resume tomorrow in the Gr.3 The TAB Vanity (1400m) for new trainer Chris Waller. The winner of two of her three New Zealand starts for trainer Nick Bishara, Verry Elleegant went on to win the Gr.3 Ethereal Stakes and was placed in the Gr.2 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m) for recently disqualified trainer Darren Weir. “She has settled in well since joining the stable, she did have a solid gallop on Monday morning and worked very well,” Waller said. “Obviously the draw (11) makes things tough but the key will be to get her to switch off and settle and hopefully we are within striking distance turning for home.” - NZME

Today at Ellerslie Raceway

Auckland RC Venue: Ellerslie Meeting Date: 16 Feb 2019 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 12.25pm SUPERFENCE 1200 $25,000, 3YO SW+P, 1200m 1 58101 Cavallo Veloce d (2) 58.5 ............... S McKay 2 56896 Bit Lippy d (7) 58.5 ........................O Bosson 3 81101 Tiger Silk td (1) 57.5....................... A Calder 4 134 Satriani (9) 57.5 .............................V Colgan 5 42x74 She’s A Thief d (8) 56.5.................. J Bayliss 6 17691 Autumn Wild (6) 56.5 ...................... C Grylls 7 74124 House Of Cartier (4) 55.5 ..........M Cameron 8 2248x Wekaforce (5) 55.5..........................S Collett 9 95x21 Lismore Diamond d (3) 55.5 .........M McNab 2 1.00pm PAPATOETOE GLASS 1200 $27,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 7x413 Breezon td (11) 59.5 .....................L Allpress 2 56x0x Silver Sasanof (3) 59.5............. K McCulloch 3 0x132 The Fame Game d (12) 59.5.........J Waddell 4 32341 Monaco d (2) 58.5 .......................T Thornton 5 7L209 Akoya Pearl m (10) 58................M Cameron 6 x3226 Honesty d (13) 57.5 .................... C Johnson 7 70x12 Cin Cin (8) 57 ........................... D Danis (a2) 8 x0x1x Tattle (5) 57 .....................................S Collett 9 76236 Walkin’ By d (9) 57 .........................V Colgan 10 6x544 Bellinsky d (1) 56.5 ........................ J Bayliss 11 x2916 Selvamani (6) 56 ............................ A Calder 12 858x5 Majic Ruler td (4) 54.5..................... S Spratt 13 6700x Morris Lass (7) 54 .................J Castano (a4) 3 1.35pm WIRELESS RENTALS 1500 $27,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1500m

1 00275 Iffindoubt (3) 59.5 ............................S Collett 2 56x0x Silver Sasanof 59.5 ...................... Scratched 3 14096 The Rebel Knight (13) 59.5 ........M Cameron 4 17033 Acutus b (12) 59..............................J Riddell 5 33021 Ohthoserussians (8) 59.................L Allpress 6 32431 William Tell (1) 58.5 ........................ A Calder 7 0x263 Raposa Rapida b (7) 58 ................J Waddell 8 94330 I See Red t (6) 57.5........................ J Bayliss 9 6x315 Swiss Maid (9) 56.5 ........................ C Grylls 10 38325 Raspberry Sweet m (4) 56 ..........T Thornton 11 5F00x Arite Guru m (5) 56 .............................C Dell 12 9x837 Full Of Talent t (11) 56..................... S Spratt 13 0500x Freewheeler (2) 55 .................J Fawcett (a2) 14 858x5 Majic Ruler t (10) 54.5.....................R Myers 4 2.10pm STELLA ARTOIS 1600 $30,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1600m 1 62723 Savapak d (5) 59 ...........................J Waddell 2 0x412 Gino Severini d (2) 58.5 .................V Colgan 3 x1636 Terrifique tb (6) 58.5 ....................... S McKay 4 4x214 Tightlign b (4) 58.5 .....................M Cameron 5 x2224 Sandrine t (3) 58 .........................C Lammas 6 44822 Stacey Ann td (10) 58 ...................O Bosson 7 47173 Morrie Ock (1) 58 ........................... A Calder 8 6x803 Lucky Sweep td (11) 57.5 ............... S Spratt 9 x5811 Roc Wheeler d (7) 57.5 .............. L Satherley 10 075x5 Rubira dm (9) 55.5 .......................... C Grylls 11 82131 Vichy d (8) 55.5 ...............................R Myers 5 2.45pm DUNSTAN FEEDS 1200 $40,000, OPN HCP, 1200m 1 23215 Santa Monica td (4) 60................T Thornton 2 11677 Bisou Bisou td (6) 56.5..................O Bosson

3 5414x Rangipo t (10) 56.5 ........................V Colgan 4 5344x All Roads d (11) 56 .........................S Collett 5 3212x The Justice League 55................. Scratched 6 78506 Ronchi tdm (13) 54.5 ...................... C Grylls 7 245x2 Ever Loyal (2) 54 ...........................M McNab 8 8660x Vinevale d (3) 53 ........... A Goindasamy (a3) 9 7x309 Rocanto td (12) 53 .....................M Cameron 10 570x0 William Wallace d (1) 53..................R Myers 11 58624 Rikki Tikki Tavi td (5) 53 ..............C Lammas 12 1140x Cinematic td (7) 53......................... A Calder 13 429x6 Ja Ja Binks td (8) 53 ................ D Danis (a2) 14 45x10 Spring Heat td (9) 53.....................L Allpress 15 x8804 Joy Anna tdm (14) 53 Emergency: Joy Anna 6 3.22 SCHWEPPES AVONDALE GUINEAS $100,000, 3YO SW, 2100m 1 43152 Vernanme (13) 56.5 ......................J Waddell 2 71320 Sir Nate m (3) 56.5..........................J Riddell 3 1215 Surely Sacred t (6) 56.5 .................V Colgan 4 46111 Cutadeel td (8) 56.5 ...................M Cameron 5 10224 The Chosen One (10) 56.5 ............. C Grylls 6 24740 In A Twinkling (18) 56.5 ...................R Myers 7 2x113 Rippa Eagle tb (2) 56.5 ...............C Lammas 8 11553 Masetto (5) 56.5 ..........................T Thornton 9 32230 Swords Drawn (4) 56.5 ...................S Collett 10 09114 Platinum Invador db (16) 56.5 ..... C Johnson 11 2126 Prise De Fer (1) 56.5 ....................O Bosson 12 10617 Bobby Dee (7) 56.5 ......................... S Spratt 13 1861 Roll The Dice (9) 56.5 ...................L Allpress 14 24083 Tolemac (14) 56.5 .......................... J Bayliss 15 50363 Botti m (17) 56.5 ...........................M McNab

16 43314 Nobu (12) 56.5 17 81355 Roc Ya Sox (15) 56.5 18 91774 Amano (11) 56.5 19 75630 Triomphe 56.5 .............................. Scratched Emergencies: Nobu, Roc Ya Sox, Amano, Triomphe 7 3.55pm COCA-COLA AVONDALE CUP $100,000, OPN HCP, 2400m 1 0x343 Chance To Dance tdmb (6) 59 ......O Bosson 2 18351 Five To Midnight tdm (11) 59 ...........J Riddell 3 12132 Mongolian Marshal tdb (12) 54.5M Cameron 4 11102 Glory Days m (4) 52.5 .....................S Collett 5 51560 Nymph Monte (7) 52 ................J Fawcett (a) 6 66630 Jacksstar m (2) 52....................... C Johnson 7 53214 Roger That dm (5) 52 ..................T Thornton 8 1P810 Andoyas t (1) 52 ......................... D Danis (a) 9 10952 Dee And Gee (9) 52 ..........................L Hemi 10 10711 Final Suggestion (13) 52 .............C Lammas 11 18825 Gundown m (10) 52 ........................ S Spratt 12 36476 Blue Breeze m (8) 52 ..........................C Dell 13 05171 Shared Secrets d (3) 52 ................L Allpress 14 80132 Kachhi 52 ..................................... Scratched 15 92124 The Good Fight d (14) 52............... A Calder 8 4.30pm AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 2100 $27,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2100m 1 26450 Delegate dm (7) 60 .........................R Myers 2 43314 Nobu (21) 59.5 ..............................O Bosson 3 55132 He’s No Saint db (10) 59.5 .....J Fawcett (a2) 4 35025 Scaglioni (18) 59.5 ................... K McCulloch 5 32815 River Run (6) 59 .............................V Colgan 6 010 Red Dynamo (17) 58.5...............M Cameron 7 210 Super Gee t (8) 58.5 ...................C Lammas

8 04949 Secret Ambition (14) 58.5 ...............J Riddell 9 63143 Express Call d (15) 57.5 .............T Thornton 10 14342 Lucetta d (20) 57.5 ........................J Waddell 11 17295 Nocturnal (12) 57.5 ........................ J Bayliss 12 42632 Uabasso (19) 57.5 ..................... L Satherley 13 03019 Remarx (3) 57.5 .......................... C Johnson 14 87510 Star Karen d (16) 56.5 ................... A Calder 15 44221 Special Light (4) 56.5 16 91774 Amano (2) 57.5 17 x0294 Bet She Is (5) 55.5 18 86820 Head Office (13) 57.5........................L Hemi 19 14900 Top Actress (11) 55 20 70477 Shockwave (9) 55 21 00976 Pursued (1) 55 Emergencies: Amano, Bet She Is, Head Office, Top Actress, Shockwave, Pursued Blinkers on: Satriani (R1), Acutus, Arite Guru, Full Of Talent (R3), Ronchi (R5), Vernanme (R6), Andoyas (R7), Super Gee (R8) Blinkers off: Silver Sasanof, Morris Lass (R2), William Wallace (R5), Sir Nate, Prise De Fer (R6), Secret Ambition, Nocturnal, Star Karen (R8) Winkers on: Terrifique (R4) Winkers off: Vernanme, Swords Drawn (R6) SELECTIONS Race 1: Cavallo Veloce, She’s A Thief, Wekaforce, Satriani Race 2: Breezon, The Fame Game, Walkin’ By, Honesty, Tattle Race 3: Acutus, Raposa Rapida, Iffindoubt, Ohthoserussians Race 4: Gino Severini, Savapak, Vichy, Sandrine, Roc Wheeler Race 5: Ever Loyal, Rikki Tikki Tavi, Ja Ja Binks, Bisou Bisou Race 6: Cutadeel, Surely Sacred, Prise De Fer, Platinum Invador Race 7: Mongolian Marshal, The Good Fight, Gundown Race 8: Nobu, Lucetta, Uabasso, Special Light, He’s No Saint

6 31389 Fox In Socks (3) 54.5 .................. R Hannam 7 44030 More Jools h (1) 54.5 .................... C Barnes 8 7x963 Sulu Sea (7) 54.5 ........................L Callaway 9 85 City Slicker (6) 54.5 .....................B Hong (a) 8 4.14pm BAILLIE & LEWIS PHARMACY INVERCARGILL GOLD CUP $40,000, OPN HCP, 2600m 1 x0822 The Gordonian tmh (8) 60.... R Mudhoo (a3) 2 73916 Shantav tm (4) 57 ...................T Jonker (a2) 3 95050 Taniwha tdh (2) 56.5 ....................... J Morris 4 x3321 Orepuki Lad tm (1) 55 .....................D Turner 5 44737 He Ain’t Heavy tm (9) 54 .............L Callaway 6 04474 The Quiet Man t (7) 54 .........A Bohorun (a3) 7 47162 Lil Miss Swiss mb (3) 54 ....G Saejorhor (a4) 8 79791 Madam De Soir t (5) 54............... R Hannam 9 24668 Franconi h (6) 54 ...........................D Bradley 9 4.49pm CASTLEDALE@TE RUNGA SUMMER CUP $30,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1600m 1 41335 Timy Tyler tdm (1) 61.5 ......G Saejorhor (a4) 2 14512 Wild Jack tdm (6) 61.5 .........A Bohorun (a3) 3 54129 Residential td (10) 59.5 ...T Comignaghi (a2) 4 21628 Five Kings d (9) 58 ..............R Beeharry (a3) 5 26443 What’s Up Alf tdm (3) 57 ...........B Hong (a3) 6 33114 Hoofbeat (7) 56 ........................... R Hannam 7 03641 Kilowatt td (4) 56 ........... K Chowdhoory (a3) 8 43212 Zabay (5) 54.5 .................... C Campbell (a2) 9 21220 Shirley Maude tdbh (2) 54............T Moseley 10 41817 Aulyn Star dh (8) 54 ............. R Mudhoo (a3) 10 5.24 SEAN & BECKY BELLEW@HARCOURTS HANDICAP $22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 10054 Majic El d (13) 60 ...............G Saejorhor (a4) 2 x3144 Perfecto th (5) 59............................. J Morris

3 86333 The Sparkle (7) 58 ..........T Comignaghi (a2) 4 75920 Fulltothebrim th (9) 58 ..............D Bothamley 5 32812 Picture Me Rollin dh (3) 57.5 R Mudhoo (a3) 6 0x285 Cairnsville tdm (4) 57 ..................L Callaway 7 35069 So Natural (8) 57.................R Beeharry (a3) 8 x9004 Smokem Up (15) 56.5 ................D Prastiyou 9 50594 Morrellmac mh (10) 56 .................T Moseley 10 00200 Cabernet (6) 55.5 ............... C Campbell (a2) 11 x0390 Baranoo (2) 55.5 .....................T Jonker (a2) 12 x8800 Tantella td (12) 55 ....................... R Hannam 13 04503 Valetina Vittoria (14) 54.5 ..........B Hong (a3) 14 975x0 Sweet Time (1) 54 ..........................K Selvan 15 06008 Abbey Kay (11) 54 16 37643 It’s Pandemonium 54.................... Scratched Emergencies: Abbey Kay, It’s Pandemonium Blinkers on: Shock And Awe (R1), The De Boy, The Likely Lad (R2), Always On Call (R3), Cabernet (R10) Blinkers off: Remarkable Kate (R4), Tantella (R10) Winkers off: The De Boy, The Likely Lad (R2), Cabernet (R10) Pacifiers on: Remarkable Kate (R4) SELECTIONS

Southland gallops Today at Ascot Park Raceway

Southland RC Venue: Ascot Park Meeting Date: 16 Feb 2019 NZ Meeting number: 6 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 12.10pm (NZT) SOUTHERN INSULATION MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1200m 1 3 Port Stephens h (11) 58.5 ........D Bothamley 2 x0286 Chowder h (12) 58.5 .....................D Bradley 3 74 Peshawar (4) 58.5 ......................D Prastiyou 4 3x89 Mustard (10) 58...............................D Turner 5 5 Lord Zacford (8) 58 ..........................J Lowry 6 Marmaduke (1) 58..........................K Selvan 7 57742 Tap Tap (2) 56.5 ................... R Mudhoo (a3) 8 Betty May h (3) 56.5 ....................L Callaway 9 Delaru (9) 56.5 ............................ R Hannam 10 38x99 Missing Hazard h (7) 56.5K Chowdhoory (a3) 11 500x Molly Polly (6) 56.5.............G Saejorhor (a4) 12 x007x Shock And Awe (5) 56.5 ..............T Moseley 2 12.42pm SPEIGHTS HANDICAP $22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 04351 Son Of Surf tdh (13) 59.5 ........T Jonker (a2) 2 82726 Sentient dmb (1) 59 .........................J Lowry 3 01905 Non Blonde tdh (3) 58 ... K Chowdhoory (a3) 4 22107 The De Boy (6) 57.5 ........... C Campbell (a2) 5 x8133 Jim’s Gift dh (4) 57 .........................K Selvan 6 01076 Get Rythm (7) 57 .........................T Moseley 7 60317 Hiho (5) 56 ......................................D Turner 8 03840 Supatwista td (12) 56 ..........R Beeharry (a3) 9 61074 Kate The Great d (11) 55.5 .........L Callaway 10 270x5 Dreaming Easy (2) 55 ........G Saejorhor (a4) 11 x9070 The Likely Lad h (10) 55 ...... R Mudhoo (a3)

12 x8069 Verify tdh (9) 54.............................D Bradley 13 80996 Stellacanto (8) 54 ........................ R Hannam 3 1.17pm SHEET METALCRAFT HANDICAP $25,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1200m 1 x3412 Friar Tuck td (1) 59.5 ..... K Chowdhoory (a3) 2 15316 Always On Call tdm (6) 58.5 .....B Hong (a3) 3 38201 He’s Mi Brother td (5) 58 ......A Bohorun (a3) 4 58112 Nopele h (3) 57.5 ...........................K Selvan 5 x6656 Tickets On Her td (7) 56 .............. R Hannam 6 54091 Belle Hope dm (2) 55.5 ...................D Turner 7 64303 Katango th (4) 55.5 .................T Jonker (a2) 8 20613 Where Angels Walk d (9) 55.5 ....L Callaway 9 26382 Promising tdmb (8) 54........G Saejorhor (a4) 4 1.52 ROBERT DENNIS RACING STABLES MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 32235 Our Boy Baz (12) 58.5 .. K Chowdhoory (a3) 2 6x672 The Flagon h (7) 58.5 ..................T Moseley 3 5x460 Poilu (9) 58.5 ...........................T Jonker (a2) 4 05006 Benlachie (1) 58.5 ......................D Prastiyou 5 797 Manhattan Fire (8) 58.5 ..T Comignaghi (a2) 6 70x07 Park Lane (4) 58.5 ........................ C Barnes 7 02095 Mr Intelligence (13) 58 ................L Callaway 8 54302 Scandalous (2) 56.5 ........................D Turner 9 3536 Raise Ya Cards (3) 56.5 ..... C Campbell (a2) 10 74044 Eager Beaver (10) 56.5 ......G Saejorhor (a4) 11 27x65 Jandles (11) 56.5 ........................ R Hannam 12 80864 Letzpartyon 56.5 .......................... Scratched 13 8x008 Highly Royal h (5) 56.5.................... J Morris 14 89997 Remarkable Kate h (6) 56.5 ...........K Selvan 5 2.27pm WHITE ROBE LODGE HANDICAP $25,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 2115m

1 58268 Nesta m (7) 59.5 .........................L Callaway 2 54210 Thought That t (5) 59.5 ..............D Prastiyou 3 04474 The Quiet Man t (11) 58 .......A Bohorun (a3) 4 10721 Iwo Jima (4) 57.5 ........................ R Hannam 5 64104 Kauri Cove tm (1) 57.5 .................T Moseley 6 01788 Friday Knight t (9) 56.5........R Beeharry (a3) 7 24132 Riviera Rock (3) 56 .........................D Turner 8 78319 Rock Solid mh (6) 55.5 ..................K Selvan 9 0x127 Te Quiera (2) 54 ..............T Comignaghi (a2) 10 x7821 Queen El Jay th (8) 54 .................... J Morris 11 24x63 The Style m (10) 54 ................T Jonker (a2) 6 3.02pm DUNEDIN CASINO SOUTHLAND STAKES $35,000, OPN HCP, 1400m 1 11263 Accidental Offside tdm (7) 60.....D Prastiyou 2 x7653 Shaara tdmh (10) 60 ............ R Mudhoo (a3) 3 11530 Kiwi Ida dm (5) 58 ...........T Comignaghi (a2) 4 5411x Gold’nguru tm (1) 57 ........................J Lowry 5 93122 Tomm Jones d (6) 57 .................. R Hannam 6 46235 Secret Power tdmh (11) 56.5 .......... J Morris 7 31x40 Finbarr dmh (2) 56 ......................L Callaway 8 26297 King Pin dh (8) 56 ......... K Chowdhoory (a3) 9 45720 Koxinga d (3) 55 ......................T Jonker (a2) 10 03535 Passito t (4) 54 ................................D Turner 11 P0388 Nightcap (9) 54 ............................T Moseley 7 3.39pm ILT ASCOT PARK HOTEL SOUTHLAND GUINEAS $50,000, 3YO SW, 1600m 1 42211 Air Max (5) 56.5 ...........................T Moseley 2 23445 Fire Show (2) 56.5 ............T Comignaghi (a) 3 1134 Weaponry b (9) 56.5 .......................D Turner 4 47453 Deceptio Visus (8) 56.5 ....................J Lowry 5 20142 Upscale d (4) 54.5.........................D Bradley

Race 1: Port Stephens, Chowder, Peshawar, Lord Zacford Race 2: Sentient, Jim’s Gift, Kate The Great, Dreaming Easy Race 3: Promising, Friar Tuck, He’s Mi Brother, Always On Call Race 4: Our Boy Baz, The Flagon, Eager Beaver, Jandles Race 5: Riviera Rock, Nesta, Te Quiera, Iwo Jima, Queen El Jay Race 6: Finbarr, Kiwi Ida, Accidental Offside, Shaara Race 7: Air Max, Fire Show, Weaponry, Upscale, Fox In Socks Race 8: Orepuki Lad, The Gordonian, Shantav, He Ain’t Heavy Race 9: Timy Tyler, Residential, Wild Jack, Hoofbeat, Kilowatt Race 10: The Sparkle, Morrellmac, Valetina Vittoria, Cairnsville

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Saturday, February 16, 2019

Ashburton Guardian 23

Patrick Erin on Cups path Ex-pat New Zealand trainer Chris Waller will have six runners in the Gr.2 The Star Apollo Stakes (1400m) at Randwick today, including glamour mare Winx and Group One winners Patrick Erin and Unforgotten. While Winx is expected to contin-

Metropolitan (2400m) and is being set on a cups path this year. “He is a very good stayer and he will be getting home well over the last 200m,” Waller said. “He is on a path towards the BMW (Gr.1, 2400m).

“I would say that he will almost definitely head on a Sydney Cup (Gr.1, 3200m) path following that and then we will be looking at the Melbourne Cup (Gr.1, 3200m) in the spring with him, all going to plan.” - NZME

Chris Waller

Winton harness

Tomorrow at Central Southland Raceway

Winton Harness Racing Club Inc Venue: Central Southland Raceway Meeting Date: 17 Feb 2019 NZ Meeting number: 8 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 12.02pm CUP DAY HERE SATURDAY 13 APRIL MOBILE PACE $11,000, non-winners 2yo+ f&m., 1609m 1 7x Amethyst (1) fr...............................B Orange 2 P0 Ava Classy Gal (2) fr .........................A Beck 3 2500x Depend On Washie (3) fr .............T Williams 4 Dixie Star (4) fr ........................ C D Thornley 5 04009 Bettor Move On (5) fr .............. N Williamson 6 8767 Changed My Mind (6) fr ................ K Barclay 7 00089 A Rocknroll Maid (7) fr ............ M Williamson 8 4 Southern Belle (8) fr ....................... P Hunter 9 Sorry No Change (21) fr................ B Barclay 10 56580 Swift Robyn (22) fr ....................M Hurrell (J) 2 12.32pm PGG WRIGHTSON MOBILE PACE $11,000, non-winners 2yo+ f&m., mobile, 1609m 1 26328 Aurelia Cotta (1) fr ......................... B Barclay 2 0 Bettor Lady (2) fr ......................... J Alford (J) 3 Tathra (3) fr .......................................A Beck 4 0x000 Lisa Rocks (4) fr ...................... C D Thornley 5 75705 Razcal Alley (5) fr ................... J Morrison (J) 6 28634 April Rose (6) fr ....................... N Williamson 7 3 Pressed For Time (7) fr .................B Orange 8 Arden’s Sweetheart fr .................. Scratched 9 80 Delight (21) fr ...............................T Williams 10 98x78 I’m Sick Of Excuses (22) fr...S Tomlinson (J) 11 Indulgence (U1) fr ................... M Williamson 3 1.02 REGENT CAR COURT MOBILE PACE $11,000, non-winners 3yo., mobile, 1609m 1 Dametoro (1) fr........................ C D Thornley 2 x6002 Mighty George (2) fr ............... S Walkinshaw 3 6494 Stingray Tara (3) fr......................... B Barclay

ue her winning ways on Saturday, Waller said the race is also a good stepping stone for his other runners. New Zealand-bred galloper Patrick Erin broke through at elite level last year when winning the Gr.1

4 Surazal (4) fr .................................... A Milne 5 A Cracker Knight (5) fr .................T Williams 6 6 Rakabeach (6) fr ......................B Williamson 7 0 Ronnie Pickering (7) fr ............ N Williamson 8 27643 The Mighty Cullen (8) fr .......... M Williamson 9 637 Calico Hill (21) fr ...............................A Beck 10 Arden Roanoke (22) fr ..................B Orange 11 Guido Da Siena (23) fr ................ J Alford (J) 12 Lifeofbrian (24) fr.......................M Hurrell (J) 13 5432 Don’t Need An Excuse (25) fr ...E Barron (J) 4 1.37pm JOHN DEERE RIDE-ON MOWERS MOBILE PACE $8000, r40-r49,r50 w/c., mobile, 2400m 1 02736 Nightmarch (1) fr .............................R Swain 2 00069 Honour Scroll (2) fr................. S Walkinshaw 3 15660 Dallas Grimes (3) fr ....................... B Barclay 4 28P54 Franco Huntington (4) fr ......... J Morrison (J) 5 80772 Kagee VC (5) fr ........................B Williamson 6 00756 Theodora Hope (6) fr ...................T Williams 7 81398 Glacier Coaster (7) fr ........................A Beck 8 87125 Vintage Rose (8) fr ........................ K Barclay 9 80720 Man I’m Good (21) fr ............S Tomlinson (J) 10 32953 Triroyale Brigade (22) fr........... N Williamson 11 20051 Maahes (23) fr......................... M Williamson 12 7802P Harrydahorse (24) fr......................B Orange 13 64700 Rahuri Badlands (25) fr ................. A Armour 14 70350 Queen Of The Nite (U1) fr .........E Barron (J) 5 2.12 WINTON’S TOP PUB & GARDEN BAR MOBILE PACE $11,000, non-winners 4yo+., mobile, 2400m 1 68x Love The Blues (1) fr .......................R Swain 2 Chalberg (2) fr ..............................T Williams 3 Lock It In Eddie (3) fr ............... M Williamson 4 43593 Delight N Gold (4) fr ...................... B Barclay 5 07233 Thisladyrocks (5) fr...................B Williamson 6 04322 Bound To Be Bettor (6) fr ....... S Walkinshaw

7 0x000 Lisa Rocks fr ................................ Scratched 8 22937 Bettors Atom (7) fr......................... K Barclay 9 90x Donegal Gilbert fr......................... Scratched 10 Valiant Charger (21) fr...................B Orange 11 2500x Depend On Washie fr ................... Scratched 12 44022 Ohoka Matty fr ............................. Scratched 13 9230P Chain Reaction (22) fr ..........S Tomlinson (J) 14 589 Verdlea (23) fr .................................. A Milne 15 Huntaway (24) fr...................... N Williamson 16 72424 Hans Ideal (25) fr ................... J Morrison (J) Emergencies: Lisa Rocks, Depend On Washie 6 2.47 SOUTHLAND FARM MACHINERY GOLD CHIP FNLHCP TROT $12,000, non-winners & up-r55 spechcp, stand, 2400m 1 890x8 South Park (1) fr ............................. P Hunter 2 75073 Inessa’s Dream (2) fr.........................A Beck 3 96056 Tommy Tiddler (3) fr ..................E Barron (J) 4 47444 The Power Broker (4) fr ................. A Armour 5 66 Robo Trouble (U1) fr .................B Williamson 6 47992 Somethings Burning (1) 30M ........ K Barclay 7 2x104 Abby May (2) 30M .................. J Morrison (J) 8 3x125 Only One Way (3) 30M............ M Williamson 9 55204 Matai Jetstar (4) 30M ....................... A Milne 10 02942 One Apollo (5) 30M .......................B Orange 11 28331 Lady Zara (6) 30M ...............S Tomlinson (J) 12 99607 Svelt (7) 30M .................................. K Franks 13 0x00P Veneto (8) 30M........................ N Williamson 14 71763 Robbie Royale (U1) 30M............... B Barclay 15 51407 Whatwillbeewillbee (U2) 30M . S Walkinshaw 7 3.22pm JOHN DEERE COMPACT UTILITY TRACTORS PACE $9000, 3yo+ r40-r55, stand, 2400m 1 94691 Ardent Lustre (1) fr ................. J Morrison (J) 2 71216 Ambassador (2) fr ................... N Williamson 3 98177 Tartan Robyn (3) fr .................. M Williamson

4 15265 Myrcella (4) fr ......................................C Lee 5 69183 Matinee Idol (5) fr .....................B Williamson 6 x8707 Black Ops (6) fr .........................E Barron (J) 7 26659 Nota Bene Denario (7) fr ............... B Barclay 8 08440 Jabali (8) fr ..................................B McLellan 9 01x7 Ideal Gal (9) fr ...........................M Hurrell (J) 10 09636 Thaboyz Toy (10) fr ......................T Williams 11 83688 Excellent (11) fr .............................B Orange 12 3215 Prince Abbey (12) fr ....................... P Hunter 13 33379 Bettor Enforce (13) fr.........................A Beck 14 69x33 Donegal Mary Francis fr ............... Scratched 8 3.56 ROBIN DUNDEE CLUB MOBILE PACE $9000, 3yo+ f&m r50-r65., mobile, 1609m 1 0x910 Star Reactor (1) fr .............................A Beck 2 23132 Bunter’s Dream (2) fr...................... P Hunter 3 3x619 I’mallaboutthebase (3) fr ...........E Barron (J) 4 61610 Tango Dancer (4) fr ................. M Williamson 5 27272 Zenola’s Art (5) fr ................... J Morrison (J) 6 11425 Rockabilly Blues fr ....................... Scratched 7 37x21 Born To Boogie (6) fr ..................... B Barclay 8 53751 Bridesdale Robyn (7) fr .............M Hurrell (J) 9 31514 Divinia Bellezza (21) fr ..................B Orange 9 4.31pm JOHN DEERE 7 & 8000 SERIES TRACTORS HCP TROT $10,000, r40-r100 spechcp, stand, 2400m 1 17481 Nottingham K Two (1) fr ............E Barron (J) 2 03394 Miss Bamboocha (2) fr ..............M Hurrell (J) 3 8787x Anothersuperstar (3) fr ........... S Walkinshaw 4 9x79x Sin Bin (U1) fr ..........................B Williamson 5 4x0Dx Thunder Buddy (U2) fr ............ M Williamson 6 06PPx My Amour (U3) fr ......................... J Douglas 7 84508 Grace O’Malley (1) 15M ................. P Hunter 8 18093 Wee Man Trouble (U1) 15M ..........B Orange 9 30255 Rydgemont Milly (U2) 15M ...............A Beck 10 46344 Spotlight The Valley (1) 25M .. J Morrison (J)

11 00211 Dipendra (2) 25M .........................R Stevens 12 73649 Splash Cola (U1) 25M............. N Williamson 13 28186 King Cassidy (U2) 25M ................. B Barclay 10 5.04pm JOHN DEERE 6000 M SERIES MOBILE PACE $10,000, 3yo+ r50-r59., mobile, 2400m 1 72906 It Ain’t The Money (1) fr.............M Hurrell (J) 2 04677 My Georgie Boy (2) fr ..................... P Hunter 3 1x701 Bigandme (3) fr ...................................C Lee 4 167 Bettors Highlight (4) fr ..................T Williams 5 682x8 Christian Grey (5) fr .............. J Campbell (J) 6 83Fx1 Hurricane Banner (6) fr ........S Tomlinson (J) 7 80164 Annie Fitz (7) fr ...................... J Morrison (J) 8 76x99 Melina Lowe (8) fr .......................B McLellan 9 51 The Bird Dance (21) fr .................. B Barclay 10 50366 Vin Scully (22) fr........................E Barron (J) 11 1 Whiskyinthejar (23) fr .............. M Williamson 12 12005 First Son (24) fr .............................B Orange 13 15683 Groomsman (25) fr.................. N Williamson 14 18722 Santanna’s Rocket (26) fr.........B Williamson SELECTIONS

$30,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1600m 1 46405 Scapolo tdmb (2) 68............. S MacNab (a2) 2 x023x Francis Drake d (1) 62.................J Kam (a4) 3 2048x Saint Kitt d (5) 60.5 ............... H Durrant (a4) 4 60178 Sanasar d (7) 59.5 ..............................C Dell 5 4142x Wide Awake d (6) 58 ..............C Burdan (a4) 6 96343 Chic d (4) 57.5 ................................R Myers 7 84331 Pasabahce dm (3) 57.5 ............... C Johnson 8 16625 Cutting Up Rough td (8) 54.5Goindasamy (a3) 9 3020x Monarch Chimes m (9) 54 .....J Fawcett (a2) 10 x6236 Valante dm (10) 54..........................S Collett 7 4.50 BATY PLUMBING & DRAINAGE MILE $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 442x0 Beau Geste (1) 58.5........................ C Grylls 2 74x06 Off The Grid (9) 58.5 ..............J Fawcett (a2) 3 586x6 Castle Black (3) 58.5 ...........................C Dell 4 0x Paddington (2) 58.5.................. D Danis (a2) 5 2 Hey Happy (7) 58 ............................R Myers 6 64 Golden Age 58 ............................. Scratched 7 30399 Senor Moss (5) 58 ...................... C Johnson 8 02227 Reflection (6) 56.5......... A Goindasamy (a3) 9 76456 Come Dance With Me (8) 56.5.. D Hirini (a1) 10 73x33 Allacciato (10) 56 ............................S Collett 11 8x97 Forrest Red (4) 56 ................S Johnson (a4) 8 5.24pm CRAIGS INVESTMENT PARTNERS 2000 $12,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2000m

1 130x0 Party At Paroa m (5) 59 ..............J Kam (a4) 2 61323 Katiem Marie d (2) 58.5 ....... S MacNab (a2) 3 04976 Surrey (8) 58.5 ............................ C Johnson 4 177Lx Suffice To Say m (12) 57.5 ...S Johnson (a4) 5 56436 Troup Road (4) 57.5 .............. H Durrant (a4) 6 5x238 Ascomanni m (1) 57 ........................S Collett 7 69727 Iffraajinator d (6) 57......................... A Jones 8 33000 Prior Engagement (7) 56.5Goindasamy (a3) 9 08589 Pierian Spring m (10) 55.5 ..................C Dell 10 3125x Straight Furrow dm (11) 55.5 .J Fawcett (a2) 11 2691x Wilijonmcbride (9) 55.5 ................... C Grylls 12 67565 Em Kay Pops m (3) 55 .............. D Hirini (a1) Blinkers on: Troup Road (R8) Blinkers off: Sincerity (R1), Madam Ace (R2), Desert Storm (R3), Beau Geste, Paddington, Come Dance With Me (R7) Winkers on: Lena (R1) Winkers off: Saint Kitt (R6) SELECTIONS

8 22255 Monsoon Malabar nwtd U &..............Cottam 9 77656 Talkabout Ziggy 30.95 ........................ D Ray 10 15586 My Red Hero 30.87 ............................ D Ray 9 3.48pm MANGERE BRIDGE TAVERN MANUKAU CUP C5, 527m 1 16341 Don’t Knocka Gee nwtd .....................L Cole 2 51145 All About Space nwtd .........................L Cole 3 11127 Kiwi Gal 30.40 U & ............................Cottam 4 55421 Ask King Jeff nwtd .............................L Cole 5 33823 Ramblin’ On 30.46 W & ...................T Steele 6 14414 Bigtime Rod nwtd ...............................L Cole 7 11362 Trojan Hoarse nwtd ............................L Cole 8 13624 Idol Dude nwtd ..................................M Flipp Emergencies: 9 71258 Bigtime Tears nwtd .............................L Cole 10 15153 Tianyu 30.72 .................................. G Farrell 10 4.07pm PAPAKURA CLUB SPRINT C3, 318m 1 62841 Clover Victoria 18.65 .......................S Codlin 2 31263 Bruce Banner 18.71 ..................... H Mullane 3 63713 Blocker 18.57 R & .......................N O’Regan 4 22462 Botany Wayne nwtd ........................P Green 5 48621 Tres Vite 18.62 ................................T Patton 6 33613 Winlock Seana 18.64 ................... H Mullane 7 x1528 Bigtime Alldone 18.77 .................. H Mullane 8 28842 Junk Mail 18.59 W & .......................T Steele 9 42365 Audrette 18.45.................................S Codlin 10 46444 Retired Mouse 18.65....................... T Green 11 4.23pm MT WELLINGTON TAB STAKES C3, 527m 1 35374 Talkabout Izzy 30.56 .......................... D Ray 2 82646 Pat Tama 30.60 ................................ S Clark 3 77452 Idol Tom nwtd ....................................M Flipp 4 42118 Idol Ajay 30.90 W &.........................T Steele

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Race 1: Amethyst, Sorry No Change, Swift Robyn Race 2: Pressed For Time, Aurelia Cotta, April Rose, Tathra Race 3: Dametoro, Stingray Tara, Don’t Need An Excuse Race 4: Dallas Grimes, Vintage Rose, Franco Huntington Race 5: Valiant Charger, Lock It In Eddie, Bound To Be Bettor Race 6: Only One Way, One Apollo, Somethings Burning Race 7: Bettor Enforce, Nota Bene Denario, Thaboyz Toy Race 8: Born To Boogie, Zenola’s Art, Bunter’s Dream Race 9: Splash Cola, Rydgemont Milly, Wee Man Trouble Race 10: Santanna’s Rocket, Hurricane Banner, The Bird Dance LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} - Concession driver {C.cl} - Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down

Poverty Bay gallops Tomorrow at Ashwood Park

Poverty Bay TC Venue Ashwood Park Meeting Date: 17 Feb 2019 NZ Meeting number: 4 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 1.20pm (NZT) GISBORNE HERALD 2000 $10,000, MDN, 2000m 1 42 Mondorani (8) 58.5..........................R Myers 2 x3034 Resurgence (7) 58.5 ....................... C Grylls 3 90995 Freightman (11) 58.5..............J Fawcett (a2) 4 08 Josey Wales (6) 58.5............ S MacNab (a2) 5 0x783 Invigorate (2) 58 .......................... C Johnson 6 x3307 Sincerity (3) 56.5 ................... H Durrant (a4) 7 88 Aquarium (12) 56.5 .........................S Collett 8 00 Lena (10) 56.5................................. A Jones 9 0x097 Misstumut (1) 56.5 ................... D Danis (a2) 10 78800 Tintero (4) 56.5 ...................................C Dell 11 04232 Scomadi (9) 56.............. A Goindasamy (a3) 12 Antipodes (5) 56........................ D Hirini (a1) 2 1.55pm BRONWYN KAY COUNTRY HOMES 1200 $10,000, MDN 2YO&UP, 1200m 1 8x6 Rock Idol (6) 58.5............................ C Grylls 2 25x Meryace (8) 58 ............................J Kam (a4) 3 83 Count Conti (12) 58.........................S Collett 4 Gizzy Gold (5) 58 ...................J Fawcett (a2) 5 Heavy Nova (13) 58 ................. D Danis (a2) 6 My Hugo (9) 58 ...............................R Myers 7 40456 Belle South (1) 56.5 .................. D Hirini (a1)

Auckland Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Manukau Stadium Meeting Date: 17 Feb 2019 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 12 and 13 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 11, 12 and 13 1 1.29pm (NZT) SPEEDMAPS @FORMPRO RATINGS SPRINT C1, 318m 1 67445 Agistri 18.68 ...................................S E Hunt 2 16568 Bigtime Lovie nwtd .............................L Cole 3 88638 Botany Laraine 19.06 ......................P Green 4 17845 Jetsun Bear 18.66 ..........................G Wilson 5 53522 Waiterimu Ripper 18.80 R & ...............L Udy 6 52183 Karaoke Prince 18.98 R & ..........N O’Regan 7 85317 Decision 18.89 ................................. S Clark 8 77534 Tilly’s Silly 18.95 R &...........................L Udy 9 87475 Hows Your Mum 18.62 ....................S Codlin 10 x4862 Sings Like Elvis nwtd ....................... S Clark 2 1.46 MANGERE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB STAKES C0, 527m 1 282 Jinja Ted nwtd ...................................E Potts 2 x7847 Simply Music nwtd .......................... T Green 3 Shozip Ruby nwtd ...........................T Patton 4 Bigtime Zeus nwtd ....................... H Mullane 5 26734 Pukekohe Smurf nwtd .......................H Scott 6 67788 Magic Eight Ball nwtd R &...........N O’Regan 7 5437x Tilly Toodle nwtd............................... S Clark 8 57734 Kapai Tahi nwtd W & .......................T Steele 9 Aleng nwtd .....................................S E Hunt 3 2.04 DELI’S SPORTS BAR CLENDON INN SPRINT C4, 318m 1 55381 Bigtime Bremner 18.68 ......................L Cole 2 45572 Wong Way 18.44 U & ........................Cottam

8 85065 Madam Ace (11) 56.5 .........................C Dell 9 4800x One Way Street (4) 56.5 A Goindasamy (a3) 10 0x Sarah Sarah (3) 56.5 ........... S MacNab (a2) 11 8x50x Simogramor (2) 56 ...............S Johnson (a4) 12 7 Masarova (10) 56 ........................ C Johnson 13 So Gold (7) 56....................... H Durrant (a4) 3 2.30pm GISBORNE FISHERIES 1200 $12,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 03954 Bruegel d (11) 59.5 2 49x35 Lala Land b (4) 58.5 ...... A Goindasamy (a3) 3 1232x Miss Scandinavia 58 .................... Scratched 4 57217 Garados d (2) 58 ............................. C Grylls 5 5100x Tuigold (8) 58 ........................ H Durrant (a4) 6 4420x Prodigal Son m (10) 57.5 .....S Johnson (a4) 7 94414 La Roccetta d (6) 57 ..............J Fawcett (a2) 8 5435x Mannie’s Power d (3) 57 ........... D Hirini (a1) 9 96447 Esbeedee tdm (13) 57 ....................S Collett 10 04461 McEdith (1) 56.5..............................R Myers 11 x550x Nuclear Fusion dm (7) 56.5 ........ C Johnson 12 6x408 Confessional d (5) 56 ..........................C Dell 13 8009x Desert Storm (12) 55.5 ............ D Danis (a2) 14 10608 Carillion (9) 55................................. A Jones 4 3.05pm GISBORNE SCAFFOLDING 1400 $10,000, MDN, 1400m 1 589x3 Facepaint (9) 58.5 ......... A Goindasamy (a3) 2 93408 Medaglia Veloce (4) 58.5 ................S Collett

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Auckland dogs Tomorrow at Manukau Stadium 3 77737 Podium Phobia nwtd .................... H Mullane 4 35441 On Da Quest 18.66 R & ......................L Udy 5 2837F Bombshell Blonde 18.64 .............. H Mullane 6 15272 Jetsun Paint 18.62 .........................G Wilson 7 27511 Rapper Tilly nwtd ................................S Kite 8 81757 Beat The Butcher 18.36 R & ...............L Udy Emergencies: 9 57155 Stay Rich 18.55 M & ........................ J Smith 10 63355 Nangar Panther 18.53 ....................C Henley 4 2.21 PAPATOETOE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB STKS C2, 527m 1 62533 It’s A Stroll 30.72 ............................P Henley 2 48713 Salvarotti 30.70 .................................B Craik 3 22332 Little Moo 30.50 U & .........................Cottam 4 24225 Jinja Twist 30.62 W & ......................T Steele 5 64276 Gao Gao 30.81 .............................. G Farrell 6 74788 San Tan Samson 30.68 ................... T Green 7 26761 Born Quick 31.22 W &.....................T Steele 8 64164 Opawa Velocette 30.86 W &............T Steele 9 41788 Zipping Memphis 31.07 R &........N O’Regan 5 2.39pm THE THOROUGHBRED SPORTS BAR TAKANINI SPRINT C5, 318m 1 31175 Bigtime Shine nwtd ............................L Cole 2 66134 Mad Harry 18.47 .............................S Codlin 3 66124 Bigtime Eve nwtd ...............................L Cole 4 88418 Harry Brown 18.33 ....................... H Mullane 5 33428 Blitz ‘Em Rene 18.35 U &..................Cottam 6 22231 Bigtime Autumn 18.57 ........................L Cole 7 47185 It’s Pawsible 18.61 ..........................P Green 8 F7818 Tyson’s Quest nwtd .........................B Marsh 9 43785 Bigtime Phantom nwtd ................. H Mullane 10 52886 Bigtime Victory nwtd .................... H Mullane

6 2.56 MANUREWA COSMOPOLITAN CLUB STAKES C4/5, 527m 1 15153 Tianyu 30.72 .................................. G Farrell 2 22137 Amy Amy 30.47 .............................. G Farrell 3 25337 Trevor Gibbs nwtd W &....................T Steele 4 32212 Heart Shaped Box 30.90...................B Craik 5 71258 Bigtime Tears nwtd .............................L Cole 6 x6x13 You Can Be nwtd................................L Cole 7 14377 Sue Zooki 30.50 .............................. T Green 8 47216 Jetsun Doll 30.88 ...........................G Wilson 9 57876 Yooldome 30.59 ............................. G Farrell 7 3.14pm MANGERE BRIDGE TAVERN SPRINT C2, 318m 1 64872 Billy Bullet 18.68 ...............................H Scott 2 23161 Gotcha Millie 18.65 ...................... H Mullane 3 48452 Irinka Stono 18.74 R & ................N O’Regan 4 21474 Bigtime Monty 18.67 .................... H Mullane 5 53435 Nexus 18.60 ................................... G Farrell 6 67826 Red Dee 18.53 ................................P Green 7 11183 Unconscionable 18.61 R & .................L Udy 8 27581 Bright Concept 18.79 R & ...................L Udy 9 14276 Aussie Dame 18.92 .........................P Green 10 45877 Scott The Looks 18.76 U & ...............Cottam 8 3.31pm $40,000 GUARANTEED PICK6 STAKES C1, 527m 1 86424 Jinja Liv 31.08 U & ............................Cottam 2 78313 Opawa Pink 30.81 W & ...................T Steele 3 85468 Hua Hua nwtd ................................ G Farrell 4 33364 Talkabout Sophie 30.95 ...................M Black 5 82462 Crackling Gal nwtd U & .....................Cottam 6 65764 Bigtime Welldone 30.65 R & .......N O’Regan 7 82335 Kai Nan nwtd.................................. G Farrell

61551 Deception Diva 30.81 W & ..............T Steele 71566 Jetsun Singer 30.73 .......................G Wilson 44372 Go Angel 30.70 .............................. G Farrell 21353 Bigtime Maci nwtd ...............................S Kite 51656 Rowdy Ruby nwtd ...............................S Kite 14746 Jinja Bailey 30.36 U & .......................Cottam 12 4.42pm CAROL’S TAB CLENDON INN SPRINT C5, 318m 1 21315 Jinja Mongo 18.34 W & ...................T Steele 2 65514 Alex Attack 18.38 U & .......................Cottam 3 11731 Bigtime Jetty nwtd ..............................L Cole 4 71161 Idol Nifty nwtd ...................................M Flipp 5 62337 Botany Esmay 18.69 .......................P Green 6 84252 Bigtime Pete nwtd ..............................L Cole 7 51142 Bigtime Pearl nwtd .............................L Cole 8 62863 One Cool Chap 18.47 W &..............T Steele 9 88418 Harry Brown 18.33 ....................... H Mullane 10 F7818 Tyson’s Quest nwtd .........................B Marsh 13 4.58pm JACK’S WHOLESALE MEATS SPRINT C1, 318m 1 52832 Just Maddie nwtd .............................M Black 2 83741 Opawa Loyal nwtd ............................ S Clark 3 86726 Yella Ella 18.79 R &.............................L Udy 4 88648 Bright Boy 18.75 ............................S E Hunt 5 78584 Always Dreaming nwtd................... G Farrell 6 42565 Spark ‘Em Up 19.14 ........................S Codlin 7 63626 Scott No Value 18.51 .....................S E Hunt 8 74414 Tribal Conquest 18.80 R & ..................L Udy 9 16765 It’s A Must 19.11 W & ......................T Steele 10 65774 Home Bound nwtd R & .......................L Udy 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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duefrom New stock duestock 10.45am A great selection of New many aircraft from New New stock duestock due ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. the past to the future. from Ashburton from only from Golf croquet club days, new members Airport, Seafield Road.only only only welcome. Allenton Sports Club. 10am - 4pm Open from fromOpen Cavendish Street. TROTTS GARDEN. Open from from only Open only 1.15pm Internationally recognised, open daily, only only ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. weekends by arrangement, entry fee SELECTED STYLES Association club days, new members applies. info@trotts.co.nz or phone SELECTED STYLES SELECTED STYLES STYLES Allenton Sports Club, 027-640-4094. Racecourse Road.SELECTEDwelcome. Cavendish Street. SELECTED SELECTED STYLES STYLES SELECTED SELECTED STYLES STYLES www.plainsrailway.co.nz new partnership. No 10am service at St Paul’s today. 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. 6pm A great selection of many aircraft from NEWCOMERS – SAFER the past to the future. Ashburton ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON BOARD Airport, Seafield Road. GAMES CLUB. Join us, bring your favourite games, 1.30pm learn new games and make new friends. ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE Free entry. Contact newcomers@ CLUB. saferashburton.org.nz or text 027 A warm welcome to everyone to 220 8791. Community House, 44 Cass come ‘Have a Go!’, afternoon tea will Street. be provided, bring own refreshments and a chair. West Street car park 7pm next to Ashburton Bowling Club and VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. playground. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, Tinwald School hall. 2pm ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Service of worship at Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street, to celebrate 1850876

Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven. 10am - 12pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome. Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed Open most public holidays. Open Open Open 10am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM.

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9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FARMERS’ MARKET. Lots of produce, products, hot and cold drinks and much more. See you there! West Street car park. 9am - 12.30pm CRAFT MARKET.

Children’s clothing, jewellery, Rawleighs, toys and more. West Street car park. 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open Thursday and Saturday mornings for toy hire. Victoria Street, The Triangle. 10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter,

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1.30pm LITTER FREE ASHBURTON. Volunteers needed to help pick up litter. Meet East Street Chess Board, opposite Burnett Street. 6pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Bettys circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

We currently have vacancies within our company for School Bus Drivers in the Ashburton area. Assistance may be available for suitable applicants to obtain the required licences. information,

please

direct

The Manager Pearsons Coachlines Ltd 403 West Street Ashburton Email: pearsonsashburton@xtra.co.nz Phone: (03) 308 2992 or 021 344 647 Website: www.pearsonscoachlines.co.nz

Qualified Carpenter or Hammerhand We are looking for a Qualified Carpenter or Hammerhand to join our team. Applicants need to have a driver’s licence. Apply by email to

office@jkfhomes.co.nz

including your CV and any references or call into our office at 121a Archibald Street for a job application form.

Schools’ Sports Co-ordinator

Registered Nurse For Ear Wax Removal & Hearing Testing Part time position, Ashburton Registered nurse required for audiology company, to perform ear wax removal by microsuction and hearing testing. • Part time – 24 hours per week. • The clinic operates Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 5.00pm. • Previous experience not necessary, as complete training in ear wax removal and hearing testing will be provided to the successful candidate. • The position is rewarded by a competitive hourly rate, a great work environment and offers the opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s lives. • We are looking for someone with drive and initiative, to become a valuable member of our team and provide our clients outstanding service. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please forward your CV to:

manager@houseofhearing.co.nz Applications close Friday, March 8, 2019. Please note: All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Diesel Mechanic Wanted Wanaka We have need of an experienced, Qualified Diesel Mechanic to join our team. You’ll work with agricultural machinery, tractors, farm equipment, trucks and various heavy equipment. We offer: • Great variety in the role • Field work • Modern spacious light workshop • Top dollar paid • New three bedroom house available to rent at reduced rate • Confidentiality guaranteed Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Please contact: Bruno or Marg Galloway Wanaka Tractor Services 03 443 7749 work, 03 443 8267 home or email tractors@xtra.co.nz

Hinds Mechanical Services are looking for a mechanic, preferably with a warrant ticket. Hours are Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30pm. Contact Ian on 021 0290 5347 or at hindsmechanical@hotmail.co.nz

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Phone 03 308 4606 email:office@jkfhomes.co.nz

We need School Bus Drivers! Driving a school bus is very rewarding and allows you plenty of time to follow other pursuits in between daily trips.

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Looking for the ideal part-time driving job?

For further enquiries to:

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Employed across six schools this person would work in association with Sport Canterbury. The co-ordinator will work directly with classes at each site and develop links with sports clubs. Work is term time only on a fixed term yearly basis. Applications close 4pm February 28, 2019. Position commences Monday, April 29, 2019. A job description is available from: peter.m@hampsteadschool.co.nz

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN East Street Pharmacy are looking for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and co-operative team. The ideal applicant will be able to work full-time, but we would consider a part-time position. We are a small, independently owned pharmacy therefore the role will be varied, with a variety of tasks both in the dispensary mainly and some in the retail shop. Please send your CV with cover letter to: John or Carolyn at office@eaststpharmacy.co.nz or call on 03 308 6661 with any queries.

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DIGITAL MEDIA SALES CONSULTANT - PART-TIME We have a position available selling to the Selwyn District. This role involves selling media advertising into our news and community App, which delivers great local content and news to local residents. This exciting new advertising platform, enables local clients to promote their businesses effectively, through animated banners and business listings. The skills required for this position include: •

Great knowledge and passion for all things sales and customer service

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Cold calling and office experience

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Good level of English, both verbal and written

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Organised and confident

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A great personality and enjoy dealing with people

In return, we will provide you with an attractive base salary and uncapped commission structure. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and a current New Zealand driver’s licence. If this is you, please send your CV and cover letter to: Desme Daniels, general manager PO Box 77, Ashburton 7740 Or email desme@theguardian.co.nz Applications close Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Senior Herd Manager Required to help manage a 200Ha farm in Ashburton.

Swim School Manager

The farm is very well set-up with a 50 bale rotary shed. We require someone with experience, someone who has the drive and desire and ability to progress.

Fixed-term 15 Months We’re looking for an outgoing individual who is creative, motivating and able to provide direction, feedback and leadership to our Learn to Swim Instructors and administrative support to our Swim team. This is a fixed-term position to cover parental leave for a 15 month duration. For more information on this vacancy and what the Ashburton District Council has to offer you - please see our website.

Applicants must have at least five years’ experience on a NZ dairy farm. Must hold a full clean driver’s licence and must be a NZ resident and able to pass police and drug checks. Two bedroom accommodation available. Please send CV to: n.l.stewart@ farmside.co.nz

Applications close Wednesday, 20 February 2019.

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers

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Church Services GUARDIAN

Advertise in this classification every Saturday!

ORRS Teacher Aide 14 hours per week

Are you a leader? Are you committed to continuing your leadership growth? The Advance Ashburton Leader’s Scholarship is $10,000 and could help you reach your leadership potential.

Experience with high needs learning support preferable. Expressions of interest and names of two referees in writing to: Rebekah Clement Principal principal@wakanui.school.nz

Book two adverts and get one free! Advertisement Rates 5x1

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Applications close February 22, for full details go to www.advanceashburton.org.nz

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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MEETINGS, EVENTS

GARAGE SALES

Ashburton Society of Arts Short Street Studio

Summer Show

Allenton Netball Club Water restrictions Ashburton District Council advises residents connected to the following Council water schemes, that in accordance with Council’s water restriction practices, the following restrictions are in place - effective immediately until further notice. Level 1 - Alternate days hosing Restriction (days you may use a hose, a micro-spray or Schemes automatic irrigation system) Ashburton Hakatere Even numbered properties - even dates Rakaia Odd numbered properties - odd dates Lake Hood Properties on the East side of Maldon Street and all Chertsey properties east of Maldon Street - even dates All other properties - odd dates Properties on Waymouth Street and Deans Street - even Fairton dates All other properties - odd dates Properties east of the railway line - even dates Hinds Properties west of the railway line - odd dates Properties on the southeast side of Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road - even dates Mayfield Properties on the northwest side of Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road - odd dates Level 2 - Alternate days hosing, time limited Restriction (days you may use water from a hose, a Schemes micro-spray or automatic irrigation system between 6pm and midnight) Even numbered properties - even dates Methven Odd numbered properties - odd dates Properties on Patton Rd - even dates Mt Somers All other properties - odd dates

Dromore, Methven Springfield and Montalto water schemes are on Permanent Hosing Ban. Hosing is not permitted at any time. Further information on water restrictions is available from ashburtondc.govt.nz/waterrestrictions

Special General Meeting

Pete’s Tours of Ashburton

Enquiries phone 03 308 4533

To adopt Financial Report Enquiries Aimee Gommans 027 538 3616 President

EDUCATION

2019 Game Season Ballot For Hunting Stands Applications will be received from licensed game hunters, up to 5.00pm on Thursday, March 7, 2019 for the occupation of hunting stands on council controlled properties at: Wainono Reserve, Waimate (adjacent to Lk Wainono) up to nine stands (dependent on water levels). All Day Bay (Sth of Oamaru) up to three stands (dependant on water levels). Devils Bridge (Oamaru) three stands. Ealing Springs (Rangitata) one stand for four hunters – all four hunters must be named on the application.

C L AY S O N - H E A D E R HARVESTER - as new tyres, drum bars, concaves, etc. approx. 1/3 of new price. Call Gordon on 022 459 8336 or 027 558 2217.

MID CANTERBURY PROVINCIAL SCHOLARSHIP

MEETINGS, EVENTS

AGM Tuesday, March 12, 2019 8pm EA Networks Stadium.

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

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION AKAROA - CHARMING, spacious holiday home, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod cons, short walk to village. Phone Brian 307 8000 or 308 6180.

Guardian Classifieds

Mid Canterbury Rural Women New Zealand is calling for applications for their 2019 Scholarship. The scholarship is open to both male and female applicants who have a home base in Mid Canterbury. The $2,500 scholarship will be allocated through two grants to the value of $1,000 and a Resource Grant of $500.

LADYBANK Learning School of Music. We have vacancies in guitar groups 3.30pm on Tuesdays and 4.30pm on Thursday. Qualiﬁed and experienced tutors. Contact Barbara 0274 742 003 for more info.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT TWO beautiful Asian ladies, $200 for 30 minutes, $300 for one hour. Full service. Special Chinese massage. Phone 021 046 4314.

Applications for the Scholarship close on April 1, 2019 with previous applicants welcome to apply again. A committee will consider the applications with the recipients being announced in April.

ASHLEY – Attractive, available. Mature gentlemen welcome. No texting. Phone 021 0275 9055.

Scholarship application forms and further details may be obtained by contacting Rural Women Branches or Scholarship Co-ordinator Pauline Hewson, phone (03) 303 6397, email hopelands407@gmail.com

CELESTE, mature, massage, fun times. No texting. Kate available Friday from 7pm. Phone 021 146 1596.

HIRE

HEALTH & BEAUTY

GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street. Open Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm. Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

SHELLY, Open Chinese Phone

health massage. 9am 9pm. lady, Ashburton. 022 684 1692.

GARDENING

We Help Save Lives

LIME chip for sale - Westside Hire, 171 Alford Forest Road. $38 per scoop. Call now on 308 0006. Compost and bark too. Pick-up and delivery options. You can even hire a trailer!

We help save lives every day through the research and development of improved diagnosis, be er prediction and treatment of heart disease in our hospital and community.

PEA Straw - Small bales. $4 from paddock, $5 delivered to town. Wakanui area. Phone 302 3857.

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WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737.

Mid Canterbury Badminton Club

FOR SALE SCOOTERS - new and secondhand three and four wheel electric scooters and wheel-chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric Mobility Ashburton today. Phone 308 3602.

THREE bedroom house for rent in Hinds. References required. No dogs, no cats. Phone Wendy 0275 230 354.

MOTORING

RURAL TRADING POST TRADES, SERVICES

Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays 10am - 3pm until Sunday, March 17.

Allenton Clubrooms, Melrose Road

J P GRAYBILL Chief Executive

TRAVEL

Guests - John and Carol Bromley 15 local members exhibiting with a good selection of work for sale.

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 6.30pm

Tagging Day is Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 10.00am. Further information may be obtained by phoning Bernadette on (03) 615 8400, or emailing to bdolan@csifgc.org.nz or writing to PO Box 150, Temuka to which applications should be forwarded.

ashburtondc.govt.nz

Opening 10am tomorrow, Sunday, February 17.

CHARITY market and garage sale. Pakeke Lions raising funds for Ashburton community. Cash or Eftpos on sale day. From 9am Saturday, March 2, 2019, Ashburton Racecourse. Enquiries call Dave 307 4349.

Find out how you can help by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart

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NEW Asian, beautiful, busty 38DD, friendly, nude massage. Ph 021 0883 7229.

For all subscriber enquiries, missed deliveries, new subscriptions, temporary stops – text, call or email:

Text 021 271 3399 Phone 0800 274 287 Email circulation@ theguardian.co.nz

PLANTS, PRODUCE Phone 0274 321 681 Running Mondays, bookings dependent Morning tours depart from town.

PEA straw $5.00 bale, delivered Ashburton, $4.00 ex paddock. Limited quantity. Phone 027 434 0442.

Cost $20 cash per person, No Eftpos. Bring a packed lunch and picnic or choose from several great local venues.

Options include: Coniston - $10 admittance 73St, Burnett Ashburton Members I.B.A.N.Z & & Brokernet Ltd. NZ Ltd. LevelSt, St,|Ashburton Members of NZBrokers I.B.A.N.Z & NZ Brokernet 2, 73 Level Burnett Ashburton | admittance Members of|of I.B.A.N.Z Garden -2, 73 $15 Level Level 2, Trotts 73 Burnett St,2, Ashburton |Burnett Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. Violinos - $15 Admittance Level 2, 73At Burnett St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. Lake Hood - Free We collect you after your chosen adventure and return you to town.

COMPUTER PROBLEMS?? For professional computer servicing and laser engraving, see Kelvin at KJB Systems, Call the Guardian today 4 Ascot Place. Phone 308 8989. Locally owned and for your situation vacant Level 73St, Burnett Ashburton Members I.B.A.N.Z & & Brokernet Ltd. NZ Ltd. LevelSt, 2, 73 St,|Ashburton |of Members of NZBrokers I.B.A.N.Z & NZ Brokernet Level 2, 73 Burnett Ashburton | Members of30 I.B.A.N.Z Level 2, 73 Burnett St,2, Ashburton |Burnett Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. serving Ashburton for advertising requirements. years. Same| Members day service Level 2, 73 Burnett St, Ashburton of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. if possible. Supergold 73 Burnett St, discount card welcomed.

Call Pete today 0274 321 681

Needing a new staff member?

Call David Rush today on 03 307 1990 for expert advice and a free no obligation risk assessment.

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Ashburton

Raising the bar, always

Mike Preston

Backed by a boundless energy, informed intellect and determined hard-work, Mike and his team’s rise to the top of Ashburton’s rural property sector is no means by accident. Experience the results that Team Preston bring to the table today.

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6am PJ Masks 3 0 6:25 Custard’s World 3 0 6:35 Ducktales 3 0 6:55 Ben 10 Reboot 0 7:05 Thunderbirds Are Go! 3 0 7:30 Future-Worm! 3 0 7:50 Transformers – Robots In Disguise 0 8:15 Lego Ninjago – Masters Of Spinjitzu 0 8:40 Pickle And Peanut 3 0 9am Clarence 3 0 9:10 Marvel’s Spider-Man 0 9:35 Dragon Ball Super 0 10am F The Cul De Sac 0 10:30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 3 0 11am Suburgatory 3 0 11:30 Alone Together 0 Noon Take Me Out 0 1:05 The Fosters 1:55 Living Biblically 0 2:20 Splitting Up Together 0 2:50 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show 3 0 4pm The Amazing Race PGR 0 5pm Travel Guides PGR 0 6pm F The Middle 0 6:30 The Big Bang Theory 3 0 7pm M 50 First Dates AO 2004 Comedy. A Hawaiian vet who falls for a woman with short-term memory loss finds he must woo her every day all over again. 9pm M Need For Speed AO 2014 Action.

6am Charles Stanley 6:30 The Project 3 7:20 Infomercials 9:20 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show PGR 3 0 10:20 The Bachelor NZ PGR 3 0 11:30 Restaurant Revolution PGR 3 12:35 Australian Ninja Warrior 3 0 2:10 F New Girl PGR 3 2:40 Fresh Off The Boat PGR 3:05 The Goldbergs PGR 0 3:35 Drop The Mic PGR 4pm All Star Family Feud 3 Newshub v The AM Show. 0 5:05 F The Elements – Cosentino Cosentino takes on his final challenge with the element of water. 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm America’s Got Talent – The Champions Paul Potts, the opera singer who won the first season of Britain’s Got Talent, performs; a stunt duo returns to recreate a dangerous act that went very wrong in Season 11. 0 8:55 M Catch Me If You Can AO 3 2002 Biography Crime. 0

6am Nella The Princess Knight 0 6:25 Codename – Kids Next Door 3 6:50 The Fairly Odd Parents 3 7:15 Danny Phantom 7:40 Ben 10 – Ultimate Alien 3 0 8:05 The Legend Of Korra 3 8:30 100 Things To Do Before High School 9am Justice League PGR 10am RAW PGR 3 11am SmackDown PGR 3 Noon Football – English Premier League (HLS) 1pm The Crowd Goes Wild Omnibus PGR 3 2pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 3pm IRT Deadliest Roads PGR 4pm Flog It! 3 5pm Addicted To Fishing 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm A Place In The Sun – Winter Sun 7pm WhichCar 0 7:30 Midsomer Murders PGR Barnaby gets to relive his former days of sporting glory when a death at the local rugby club sends him and Winter into a muddle of rucks, grudges, romances, and artisan chocolates. 0 9:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (DLY) Blues v Crusaders. From Eden Park, Auckland.

6:30 Te Kaea 3 2 7am Waiata Mai 3 7:10 Pukoro 2 7:40 Pipi Ma 3 7:50 Te Mana Kuratahi – Primary Schools’ Kapa Haka 3 8:20 Smooth 3 8:30 Playlist 9am Swagger 9:30 Whanau Bakeoff 3 10am Café Niugini PGR 3 11am Marae Kai Masters 3 Noon Both Worlds 3 12:30 Paki Vault 3 1pm The Pits TV 3 2pm Basketball – College Nationals 3 3pm Haati Grassroots Rugby 3 4pm Waiata 3 4:30 My Reggae Song 3 5pm My Country Song 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Waka Huia 3 6:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 7pm M Little Rascals 1994 Family. A group of young people comes to terms with themes such as relationship issues, fund-raising and competition. 8:30 M Utu AO 1983 Drama. A Maori warrior seeks revenge for his people from British colonialists in the aftermath of the New Zealand Wars. 10:30 #whiuatepatai AO 3

6am Secrets Of The Chinese Chariot – The War Machine That Shaped China 7am World’s Biggest Flower Market 8am Tiny House Hunting 8:30 A Cook Abroad 9:30 Saving Lives At Sea 10:30 Extreme Animal Babies 11:30 Location, Location, Location 12:30 Escape To The Chateau 1:30 American Pickers 2:30 Gardeners’ World 3:30 Deadline Design 4:30 James Martin’s French Adventure James travels eastward to Jura, where he tries the local orchardderived cuisine of duck and pork chops cooked with chutneys, fruits, and Vichy-style carrots, and then it is time for a dessert. 5:30 American Restoration 6pm Mysteries At The Museum 7pm Travel Man – 48 Hours In 7:30 American Pickers 8:30 M Wakefield AO 2016 Drama. A successful man decides to disappear from his perfect suburban life to observe his family in secret. Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Garner. 10:30 Alone Among Grizzlies

11:25 M Race AO 2016 Biography. The story of Jesse Owens, one of the greatest trackand-field athletes of all time, and his battle with racism at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis. 2:05 Rizzoli And Isles AO 3 0 2:55 Coronation Street Catch-Up PGR 3 0 4:35 Infomercials

11:55 M Mortal Kombat AO 1995 Action. To save earth, three warriors are summoned to an island to compete against an evil sorcerer and superhuman foes. Christopher Lambert, Linden Ashby. 1:25 M This Is The End AO 2013 Comedy. 3:15 Love Island UK 3 4am Scandal AO 3 4:45 Young And Hungry 3 5:30 Infomercials

11:40 M Cruel Intentions AO 3 1999 Drama. Bickering stepsiblings bet that the brother cannot seduce a prep-school virgin. If he fails, his step-sister gets his sports car but, if he wins, he gets to seduce his step-sister. Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Michelle Gellar. 0 1:35 Infomercials 5am Hillsong 5:30 Charles Stanley

11:30 Deadliest Lovers AO 3 Hayley Richard’s family describes how the police knew her partner’s possessiveness was a threat, but failed to act in time. 0 12:30 Nightwatch AO 3 1:30 Cricket – International (HLS) Blackcaps v Bangladesh. 2am Closedown

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

11:30 James Martin’s French Adventure 12:30 Tiny House Hunting 1am Mysteries At The Museum 2am Robson Green – Extreme Fisherman 4am M Wakefield AO 2016 Drama. Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Garner. 5am Weird Wonders Of The World

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Blood Diamond

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BRAVO 10am Beverly Hills Pawn 3 10:28 The Dish PGR 3 10:30 Dance Moms 3 11:30 Dance Moms 3 12:28 The Dish PGR 3 12:30 Top Chef – Just Desserts PGR 3 1:30 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 2pm Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 2:28 The Dish PGR 3 2:30 Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry 3 3:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 4:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 5:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 6:30 I’m Having Their Baby 3 7:30 Botched PGR 3 8:30 Vanderpump Rules AO 9:30 Unanchored AO 10:33 The Dish PGR 3 10:35 Summer House AO 11:30 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 11:55 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3

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6:55 Devil’s Gate MVC 2017 Horror. Milo Ventimigila, Bridget Regan. 8:30 Brad’s Status MLC 2017 Comedy. Ben Stiller, Mike White. 10:10 The Ticket MLSC 2016 Drama. Dan Stevens, Malin Akerman. 11:50 Bad Deadliest Lovers Moms 2 16LSC 2017 Comedy. 11:30pm on Prime Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell. 1:35 Devil’s Gate MVC 2017 SKY 5 Horror. Milo Ventimigila, 6am Nightwatch M Bridget Regan. 3:10 Nothing 6:55 The Simpsons PG But Trailers MVLSC 9:55 Pawn Stars – UK PG 3:25 Love In Paradise PG 10:20 Helicopter ER M 2015 Comedy. Luke Perry, 11:15 Hatfields & McCoys MV Emmanuelle Vaugier. 4:55 Madame MLS 2017 1pm Nightwatch M Comedy. Toni Collette, 1:50 The Flash MVS Harvey Keitel. 6:25 Jurassic 2:45 Arrow MVS World – Fallen Kingdom 3:35 Marvel’s Runaways M MV 2018 Action. Chris Pratt, 4:30 The Simpsons PG Bryce Dallas Howard. 7:30 Helicopter ER M 8:30 Breath MLS 2018 Drama. 8:30 Ice Road Truckers PG Two teenaged boys form an The competition for ice-road unlikely bond with an older supremacy increases as Polar Industries pushes its drivers to surfer, who pushes them to live life to the full. Based on Tim the limit. Winton’s novel. Simon Baker, 9:30 Appalachian Outlaws M Samson Coulter. Mr Lee and the Syndicate put 10:30 Wish Upon 16VC pressure on Tony to step up 2017 Thriller. Joey King, his deliveries; at the same time, Jonathan Shannon. Mike delivers Tony a piece of SUNDAY evidence he took from the Midnight Lethal Soccer poachers. Mom MV 2016 Thriller. 10:30 Nightwatch M Christina Cox, Sarah Grey. 11:30 The Simpsons PG 1:25 Love In Paradise PG

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MOVIES GREATS 6:45 Underworld – Rise Of The Lycans 16V 2009 Action. Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy. 8:15 End Of Watch 18VL 2012 Crime Drama. Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña. 10am Abraham Lincoln – Vampire Hunter 16V 2012 Horror. Benjamin Walker, Rufus Sewell, Dominic Cooper. 11:45 Step Up 4 – Miami Heat PGVL 2012 Drama. Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman. 1:25 Underworld – Rise Of The Lycans 16V 2009 Action. Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy. 2:55 Bounce ML 2000 Drama. Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Affleck. 4:40 Out Of The Furnace 16VLC 2013 Thriller. Christian Bale, Casey Affleck. 6:35 War Of The Worlds MV 2005 Sci-fi Action. Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto. 8:30 Grudge Match MVL 2013 Comedy. Thirty years after their last title fight, two retired Pittsburgh boxers step into the ring to settle an old score. Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone. 10:25 Mama MVLC 2013 Horror. Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier.

SUNDAY

12:05 The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 16VL 2009 Thriller. 2015 Comedy. 2:50 Madame 1:50 Bounce ML 2000 Drama. MLS 2017 Comedy. 4:20 Wish 3:40 War Of The Worlds MV 2005 Sci-fi Action. 5:35 Out Upon 16VC 2017 Thriller. 5:50 Lethal Soccer Mom MV Of The Furnace 16VLC 2013 Thriller. 2016 Thriller.

SKY SPORT 1 6am The Crowd Goes Wild The team presents the best of the day’s sports news. 6:30 Cricket – Super Smash (RPL) Elimination Final – Aces v Stags. 10am Fox Sports News The latest sports news and previews of sporting action still to come. 10:30 L Cricket – Blackcaps v Bangladesh Second ODI. Coverage of the first innings from Hagley Oval in Christchurch. 2:35 The Cricket Show Analysis and highlights of recent games, with features and player profiles from all levels of cricket. 3:05 L Cricket – Blackcaps v Bangladesh Second ODI. Coverage of the second innings from Hagley Oval in Christchurch. 7pm L Rugby – Super Rugby Blues v Crusaders. From Eden Park, Auckland. 9:40 L Rugby – Super Rugby Warratahs v Hurricanes. From Brookvale Oval, Sydney. 11:50 L Rugby – Super Rugby Sunwolves v Sharks. From Singapore National Stadium, Singapore.

SUNDAY

1:55 Rugby – Super Rugby (RPL) Blues v Crusaders. 4:10 L Rugby – Super Rugby Bulls v Stormers. From Pretoria, South Africa.

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 – NRL All Stars NZ Maori v Australian Indigenous All Stars. 8:20 L Football – Serie A Juventus v Frosinone. From Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy. 10:30 Rugby League – Women’s All Stars 12:30 Sailing – Sail GP Sydney. 1pm Sky Sports News 1:30 Rugby – Gallagher Premiership Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs. 3:30 Rugby – Super Rugby Chiefs v Highlanders. 4pm Rugby – Super Rugby Brumbies v Rebels. 4:30 L Basketball – NBL Kings v Taipans. From the Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney. 7pm Basketball – NBL Breakers v Hawks. 7:30 Rugby League – Women’s All Stars 8pm Rugby League – NRL All Stars NZ Maori v Australian Indigenous All Stars. 8:30 NBL Magazine Show 9pm Basketball – NBL Hawks v Breakers. 9:30 L Basketball – NBL Bullets v Breakers. From the Brisbane Convention Centre.

6:35 Treehouse Masters PG Magical Party Pad. 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 9:10 The 1980s – The Deadliest Decade M Friday the 13th. 10am The Perfect Murder M Jump Shot. 10:50 Murder Calls M Under Siege. 11:40 Ed Stafford – First Man Out PG Kazakhstan. 12:30 Expedition Unknown PG 1:20 Jay Leno’s Garage PG Over the Top. 2:10 Shifting Gears With Aaron Kaufman PG Scout 66. 3pm Outback Opal Hunters PG 3:50 Rocky Mountain Railroad PG Bridge Over Hell Creek. 4:45 Rocky Mountain Railroad PG Deadly Washout. 5:40 Rocky Mountain Railroad PG Rockslide. 6:35 Gold Rush PG 7:30 Treehouse Masters PG Rusty Rooted River Shack. 8:30 Insane Pools – Off The Deep End PG Rockin’ It in Rocket City. 9:25 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 10:15 How China Works PG 11:05 Expedition Unknown 11:55 What On Earth? PG

Midnight Cricket – Super Smash Elimination Final – Aces v Stags. 12:30 Cricket – Big Bash Semi-final One – Hurricanes v Stars. 1:15 L Football – FA Cup Brighton and Hove Albion v Derby County. 3:30 Basketball – NBL 4am Soccer Saturday

12:45 Deadliest Catch PG 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Alaskan Bush People M 3:15 Treehouse Masters PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:20 How It’s Made PG 5:45 Treehouse Masters PG

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MAORI

6am Extreme Road Rescue 0 6:50 Tiny House Nation 7:35 Tagata Pasifika 0 8am Praise Be 0 8:30 Death Threat 0 9am 20/20 3 0 10am F Moving Out With Tamati 3 0 10:30 Waka Huia 0 11am Attitude 0 11:30 Fair Go 3 0 Noon Descent From Disaster PGR 0 1pm Tiny House Nation 1:55 Heathrow – Britain’s Busiest Airport PGR 3 0 3pm N NZ Hunter Adventures PGR 4pm Tipping Point Lucky Stars Ben Shephard returns with a new series of Tipping Point Lucky Stars, where three celebrities take on a machine, hoping to win money for charity. 4:55 The Celebrity Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

6am Paw Patrol 3 0 6:25 Thomas And Friends 0 6:35 Puppy Dog Pals 3 0 7am Alvinnn!!! And The Chipmunks 3 0 7:10 Chuggington – Little Trainees 3 0 7:15 Powerpuff Girls 3 0 7:35 KC Undercover 3 0 8am The Vloggingtons 3 0 8:02 Wild Eyes 3 0 8:06 Kai Five 3 0 8:11 Norbert And Mylo’s Knock Knock 0 8:12 The Vloggingtons 0 8:14 Norbert And Mylo’s Knock Knock 0 8:15 M Descendants 2 2017 Adventure. 0 10:05 Powerless PGR 0 10:30 Shortland Street Omnibus PGR 0 12:10 Ugly Betty PGR 3 0 2:05 Life In Pieces PGR 0 2:30 Life In Pieces 2:55 Dumb Drivers Make You LOL PGR 0 3:55 M Once Upon A Prince 2018 Romance. 5:55 America’s Funniest Home Videos 6:05 The Middle 6:35 The Big Bang Theory 3

6am Life TV 6:30 Brian Houston 7am Charles Stanley 8am Leading The Way 8:30 Turning Point 9am R&R 9:25 Getaway 3 9:50 True Medical PGR 3 0 10:50 Reality Trip PGR 3 0 11:35 Gone Fishin’ 3 Noon Entertainment Tonight Weekend 1pm Motorsport – SsangYong Racing Series (HLS) 2pm Motorsport – Toyota 86 Championship (HLS) 3pm Motorsport – Toyota Racing Series (HLS) 4pm Motorsport – BNT V8s (HLS) Round Five. From Manfeild. 5pm Carnage Teams of drivers, mechanics, and engineers go into the desert for a series of duels. 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

6am Religious Programming 10:30 Sport Box The best of the past week’s sports from New Zealand and around the world. Noon Top Gear PGR 3 Jeremy looks at the super-smooth Citroen C6; James learns how to drive quickly, thanks to a viewer’s letter; Sir Michael Gambon is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. 1:05 F War News PGR 3 2:05 The Great Indoors PGR 3 2:30 Homes By The Sea 3 0 3:30 The Great British Bake Off 3 0 4:30 Rugby Nation 5:30 Prime News 6pm The Great Escapers 3

7pm F Attenborough’s Dynasties A tigress must protect her cubs while facing rivals who want to steal her lands and overthrow her. 0 8:10 Victoria Revolution sweeps across Europe, and pressure builds on Victoria with new arrivals at the palace. 0 10:15 F Broadchurch AO 0

7pm M Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them PGR 2016 Adventure. After travelling the world discovering the existence of magical creatures, Newt Scamander finds himself in New York and in trouble. 9:30 M How To Be Single AO 2016 Comedy Drama. 0

7pm Married At First Sight Australia PGR The first commitment ceremony takes place. 0 8:30 M Ghost In The Shell AO 2017 Action. A cyberenhanced woman is a super soldier who fights against corruption, but a secret from her past threatens her work. Based on Japanese manga. 0 10:40 The Rookie AO 3 0

7pm Storage Wars PGR 7:30 Prime Planet – The Cruise PGR 0 8:30 Burma With Simon Reeve PGR 9:30 NCIS – New Orleans PGR 0 10:30 60 Minutes PGR

11:15 The £1 Houses – Britain’s Cheapest Street AO 0 12:20 Attitude 3 0 12:50 Coronation Street CatchUp 3 0 3am Infomercials

12:40 M The Mortal Instruments – The City Of Bones AO 2013 Fantasy. Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower. 0 1:55 Love Island UK 2:40 Infomercials 3:15 Mike Tyson Mysteries 3:25 Quantico AO 3 0 4:10 Religious 4:40 Step By Step 3 5:30 Infomercials

11:35 NCIS – Los Angeles AO 3 The NCIS team must find a motive when they discover the body of a marine who had been living a double life as a wealthy bachelor. 12:35 Infomercials

11:30 Football – English Premier League (HLS) 12:30 Closedown

MOVIES PREMIERE

Ghost in the Shell 8:30pm on Three

BRAVO 6am Flipping Out 3 6:45 Flipping Out 3 7:35 Flipping Out 3 8:20 Flipping Out 3 9:10 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 9:35 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 9:58 The Dish 10am Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 10:25 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 10:50 I’m Having Their Baby 3 11:40 Catfish 3 12:28 The Dish PGR 3 12:30 Unspeakable Crime – The Killing Of Jessica Chambers 3 1:30 Dance Moms 3 2:30 Dance Moms 3 3:28 The Dish PGR 3 3:30 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 4pm Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 4:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 5:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 6:30 Catfish 3 7:30 Sweet Home Oklahoma PGR 8:30 M Uptown Girls PGL 3 2003 Comedy. 10:33 The Dish PGR 3 10:35 Newlyweds – The First Year AO 11:30 Welcome To Waverly PGR 12:20 Infomercials 3

7:15 Love In Paradise PG 2015 Comedy. Luke Perry, Emmanuelle Vaugier. 8:40 Madame MLS 2017 Comedy. Toni Collette, Harvey Keitel. 10:10 Jurassic World – Fallen Kingdom Prime Planet – The Cruise MV 2018 Action. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard. 7:30pm on Prime 12:15 Breath MLS 2018 Drama. Simon Baker, SKY 5 Samson Coulter. 2:10 Wish 6am Last Man Standing Upon 16VC 2017 Thriller. PG 6:25 Main Event Joey King, Jonathan Shannon. MV 7:15 The Flash 3:40 Amanda And Jack Go MVS 8:05 Arrow MVS Glamping MLS 2017 Comedy. 9am Marvel’s Runaways David Arquette, Amy Acker. M 9:50 Haunted Highway 5:10 Good After Bad MLSC MV 10:45 Survivor – 2017 Drama. Maddie Hasson, San Juan Del Sur PG Billy Burke. 6:50 Isle Of Dogs 11:40 Ice Road Truckers PGVL 2018 Animated. Voices of PG 12:35 Appalachian Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin. Outlaws M 1:30 Raw MVC 8:30 Skyscraper PGVL 2018 4:15 SmackDown PG Action. After the world’s tallest 6pm Main Event MV skyscraper catches fire, a security 7pm Last Man Standing PG expert must rescue his family 7:30 Survivor – San Juan Del whom criminals have trapped Sur PG inside. Dwayne Johnson, 8:30 CSI – Cyber MV Neve Campbell. 9:30 CSI – Miami MV 10:15 Midnight Sun PGL 10:30 Haunted Highway MV 2018 Drama. Bella Thorne, 11:25 The Librarians MV Patrick Schwarzenegger. 11:45 The Good Sister M 2014 MONDAY Thriller. Sonya Walger, Ben Bass. 12:15 Survivor – San Juan Del Sur PG 1:05 Last Man MONDAY Standing PG 1:10 Amanda And Jack Go 1:30 Main Event MV Glamping MLS 2017 Comedy. 2:20 The Librarians MV David Arquette, Amy Acker. 3:10 Haunted Highway MV 2:40 Good After Bad MLSC 4am Last Man Standing 2017 Drama. Maddie Hasson, PG 4:25 CSI – Miami MV Billy Burke. 4:20 Isle Of Dogs PGVL 2018 Animated. 5:10 CSI – Cyber MV

MOVIES GREATS 7:30 Grudge Match MVL 2013 Comedy. Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone. 9:25 Mama MVLC 2013 Horror. Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj CosterWaldau, Megan Charpentier. 11:05 The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 16VL 2009 Thriller. Denzel Washington, John Travolta. 12:50 War Of The Worlds MV 2005 Sci-fi Action. Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto. 2:45 Premonition ML 2007 Drama. Sandra Bullock, Julian McMahon. 4:20 The Mexican MVL 2001 Action. Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt. 6:20 Star Trek Into Darkness MV 2013 Action. Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch. 8:30 In Bruges 16VLC 2008 Thriller. Two hit men are sent to Bruges to lie low, but it does not take them long to find their own kind of trouble. Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson. 10:20 Minority Report MVLS 2002 Action.

MONDAY

CHOICE

6:30 Te Kaea 3 2 7am Waiata Mai 3 7:10 Pukoro 2 7:40 Pipi Ma 3 7:50 Te Mana Kuratahi – Primary Schools’ Kapa Haka 3 8:20 Smooth 3 8:30 Fitness In The Whare 3 9am Swagger 9:30 Grid 3 10am Sidewalk Karaoke PGR 3 10:30 Fresh 3 11am Native Affairs – Summer Series 3 11:30 R&R Noon Basketball – Fiba World Cup Qualifiers 3 2pm M Little Rascals 1994 Family. Travis Tedford, Bug Hall, Brittany Ashton Holmes, Mel Brooks, Whoopi Goldberg. 3:30 Waka Ama Sprints 4:30 IVF World Sprints 5pm Tagata Pasifika 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Tangata Taumata Rau 3

6am The Get Growing Roadshow 6:30 Through The Bible With Les Feldick 7am James Martin’s French Adventure 8am Deadline Design 9am Travel Man – 48 Hours In 9:30 Alone Among Grizzlies 10:30 Unplugged Nation 11:30 Big House, Little House 12:30 Mysteries At The Museum 1:30 The Life Swap Adventure 2:30 Celebrity Motor Homes 3pm Sand Masters 3:30 Love Nature – Extreme Animal Babies 4:30 Gordon Ramsay – Ultimate Home Cooking 5pm Great Australian Cookbook 5:30 Gourmet Farmer 6pm American Restoration 6:30 Bear’s Mission With Rob Brydon

7pm Taha Tauiwi 7:30 American Pickers 7:30 The Making Of Utu PGR 3 8:30 M Aftermath AO 2017 8:30 Try Revolution AO 3 Thriller. Two strangers’ lives 9:30 M The Last King Of become bound together after Scotland PGR 2006 Thriller. a serious plane crash. Based on events of the 10:30 M Killing Season Ugandan dictator Idi Amin’s AO 2013 Action Thriller. Two regime, as seen by his veterans of the Bosnian War, personal physician during the one American, one Serbian, 1970s. find their unlikely friendship Forest Whittaker, James tested when one of them McAvoy. reveals his true intentions. 11:40 Te Kaea 3 Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 12:10 Closedown

SKY SPORT 1 6:15 Rugby – Super Rugby Warratahs v Hurricanes. 8:20 Rugby – Super Rugby Blues v Crusaders. 10:35 L Rugby – Super Rugby Jaguares v Lions. From Buenos Aires, Argentina. 12:40 Rugby – Super Rugby Chiefs v Highlanders. 1:10 Rugby – Super Rugby Brumbies v Rebels. 1:40 Rugby – Super Rugby Blues v Crusaders. 2:10 Rugby – Super Rugby Warratahs v Hurricanes. 2:40 Rugby – Super Rugby Bulls v Stormers. 3:30 The Cricket Show 4pm L Cricket – Super Smash Grand Final. 7:30 Rugby Nation 8:30 Rugby – Super Rugby Chiefs v Highlanders. 9pm Rugby – Super Rugby Blues v Crusaders. 9:30 Rugby – Super Rugby Warratahs v Hurricanes. 10pm Rugby – Super Rugby Brumbies v Rebels. 10:30 Rugby – Super Rugby Jaguares v Lions.

MONDAY

12:35 Rugby – Super Rugby 12:40 Underworld – Blues v Crusaders. 1:05 Rugby Evolution 16VLS 2006 – Super Rugby Warratahs v Action. Kate Beckinsale, Hurricanes. 1:35 The Cricket Scott Speedman. Show 2am Cricket – Super 2:25 Premonition ML 2007 Smash Elimination Final – Drama. Sandra Bullock, Aces v Stags. 2:30 Cricket Julian McMahon. 4am People – Super Smash Grand Final. Interview – Jake Gyllenhaal 3am Cricket – Blackcaps 4:50 Star Trek Into Darkness v Bangladesh Second ODI. MV 2013 Action. Chris Pine, 3:30 Rugby – Super Rugby 5:35 The Cricket Show Benedict Cumberbatch.

12:30 Tiny House Hunting 1am Bear’s Mission With Rob Brydon 2am American Pickers 4am M Aftermath AO 2017 Thriller. Two strangers’ lives become bound together after a serious plane crash. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maggie Grace, Scoot McNairy. 5am Great Continental Railway Journeys

SKY SPORT 2 6:15 L Football – FA Cup Newport County v Manchester City. 9am Fox Sports News The latest sports news and previews of sporting action still to come. 9:30 UCL Magazine Show 10am L Surfing – NZ Open 2pm Rugby League – NRL All Stars (RPL) 4:10 Cricket – Big Bash (HLS) Semi-final Two – Renegades v Sixers. 4:40 L Cricket – Big Bash Grand Final. 8:30 Sailing – Sydney GP Event (HLS) 9:30 Fox Sports News 10pm Rugby League – NRL All Stars (HLS) NZ Maori v Australian Indigenous All Stars. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 10:30 Rugby League – Women’s NRL All Stars (HLS) 11pm Basketball – NBL (HLS) Bullets v Breakers. From the Brisbane Convention Centre. 11:30 Fox Sports News

MONDAY

DISCOVERY 6:35 Treehouse Masters PG 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:10 What On Earth? PG 10am Expedition Unknown 10:50 Gold Rush PG 11:40 Outback Opal Hunters PG 12:30 Air Rescue PG 12:55 Air Rescue PG 1:20 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 2:10 Insane Pools – Off The Deep End PG 3pm Insane Pools – Off The Deep End PG Pina PoolAda. 3:50 Insane Pools – Off The Deep End PG Ultimate Backyard Paradises. 4:45 Insane Pools – Off The Deep End PG Rocks of Love. 5:40 Insane Pools – Off The Deep End PG Pool-A-Vida. 6:35 Insane Pools – Off The Deep End PG Small Yard, Big Dreams. 7:30 Blowing Up History PG 8:30 Outback Opal Hunters PG 9:25 Expedition Unknown 10:15 Gold Rush PG 11:05 What On Earth? PG 11:55 Air Rescue PG

MONDAY

12:20 Air Rescue PG Midnight Golf – LPGA Tour 12:45 Deadliest Catch PG (HLS) Round Four. 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 12:30 Rugby League – 2am How Do They Do It? PG Women’s NRL All Stars (RPL) 2:25 Alaskan Bush People 2:30 Rugby League – NRL M 3:15 Treehouse Masters All Stars (RPL) NZ Maori v PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters Australian Indigenous All Stars. PG 4:55 How It’s Made 4:45 L Football – FA Cup PG 5:20 How It’s Made PG 5:45 Treehouse Masters PG Swansea City v Brentford. 17Feb19

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DEATHS O’REILLY, Pauline Edith Ermenalda (nee McKendry) – On February 13, 2019 at Princes Court, Ashburton. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Aged 91 years. Much loved wife of the late Pat. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Patrick and Lyn, Aileen and Murray Straight, Maree, Kerry and Debbie, Janine, Denis and Wendy, Kathryn, Leo and Angela, Gerard and Jane, and Irene and Philip Duff. A much loved Nana and great Nana. Messages to: The O’Reilly family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Pauline’s life will be held at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Methven on MONDAY, February 18, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery. A Vigil Service will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox streets, Ashburton TOMORROW, SUNDAY, February 17, commencing at 4.30pm. Our dear wee soul.

SPICER, Noel Kenneth – On February 13, 2019, at Ashburton. Peacefully after a short illness. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nola. Much loved father and father-in-law of Ken and Anne-Marie, the late Brent, and Judy (Wellington), and the late Neil. Much loved and admired Pop of Sally, and Will; Matt and Abbey, and Anna and great grandpop of Ruby. Messages to: The Spicer family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Coldstream Life Care for their special care of Noel. A service for Noel will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox streets, Ashburton on FRIDAY, February 22, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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a Julie, Mark, Justine, and MAX 29 OVERNIGHT MIN 14 families, wish to sincerely Ash express their heartfelt thanks to bur to Geraldine n everyone who extended Midnight Tonight sympathy on the passing of a Ra n much loved husband, father, gitata father-in-law, grandfather and soon to be great grandfather, on January 23, 2019. We wish TIMARU to acknowledge all who 18 SUN PROTECTION ALERT attended his funeral and especially those that travelled :55 :30 from afar, spoke and formed AM PM the guard of honour, Mid PROTECTION REQUIRED Even on cloudy days Canterbury Rugby Union, Data provided by NIWA phone calls, texts, visits, gave Waimate food, sent flowers, cards, made Wind km/h donations to the Child Cancer Saturday, 16 February 2019 NZ Situation less than 30 Foundation and who shared A cold front, followed by a strong southerly change, fine mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers special memories of Bevan with weakens as it moves northeast over the country. A ridge fine showers clearing showers us. Special thanks must also go 30 to 59 of high pressure spreads onto southern and central to Dr Penny Holdaway and to New Zealand, from the Tasman Sea, this afternoon and the staff at Rosebank Rest fog isolated snow sleet thunder rain snow hail 60 plus evening. The ridge remains over much of the country. Home, Ashburton for their thunder flurries kindness and care of Bevan. Please accept this as a overnight NZ Today Canterbury High Country max low personal acknowledgement of Canterbury Plains thanks from our family. Auckland fine 25 17 TODAY TODAY FZL: Rising above 3000m everywhere Those we miss don't A few showers, clearing during the morning Showers clearing late morning or early fade away, Hamilton fine 29 13 and fine spells developing. Southerlies They walk beside afternoon and fine spells and becoming gradually dying out. us everyday, Napier fine 27 12 mainly fine. Wind at 1000m: SW 40 km/h Unseen, unheard, easing to 30 km/h in the morning, dying out Palmerston North fine TOMORROW 23 9 but always there. Mainly fine. Areas of morning cloud, and a shower or two possible south of the Rakaia River in the afternoon. Light winds, with northeasterly breezes about the coast.

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TOMORROW: Mainly fine, chance afternoon shower. NE breezes.

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TODAY: A few morning showers, then fine spells. Fresh S dying out.

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Map for today

Ashburton Forecast

Wa i m a ka r i r i

Morning cloud, then fine. Light winds and sea breezes.

TUESDAY

Fine but high cloud increasing later. Northerlies.

WEDNESDAY

World Weather fine fine showers fine fine fine fine drizzle fine thunder thunder fog fine cloudy cloudy

Wellington

fine

TOMORROW

Nelson

fine

Mainly fine with high cloud, but a isolated showers about the Divide. Wind at 1000m: W 30 km/h, rising to 50 km/h in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: W 30 km/h rising to 50 km/h in the morning.

Blenheim

fine

Greymouth

fine

Christchurch

clearing

Timaru

clearing

MONDAY

Queenstown

fine

Dunedin

fine

Invercargill

few showers

FZL: Lowering to 3000m evening

Areas of morning cloud, then becoming fine. Light winds at low levels, but westerlies higher up.

A few showers spreading north with a southerly change, clearing later as winds turn northeast.

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

in the evening. Wind at 2000m: SW 50 km/h easing to W 30 km/h in the morning.

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

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Set 2:21 am Rise 5:58 pm

Full moon

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Good fishing Set 4:27 am Rise 7:50 pm

New moon

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cumecs

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Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 12:00 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 12:30 pm, yesterday 151.9 Nth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

3.24

Sth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

6.24

Rangitata Klondyke at 2:05 pm, yesterday

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Waitaki Kurow at 2:09 pm, yesterday

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 21.4 21.6 Max to 4pm 13.9 Minimum 13.9 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.6 16hr to 4pm February to date 6.4 Avg Feb to date 27 2019 to date 35.6 85 Avg year to date Wind km/h E 15 At 4pm Strongest gust E 28 Time of gust 3:23pm

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Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You make an impression whether you consciously set out to do so. There’s something to gain from being more deliberate in this regard. You have excellent instincts worth putting time and energy behind. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): There are two minds within you to consider: the automatic self, which does a lot of the living, and the conscious self, which will need to be very clever to let the automatic self live optimally. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): An idea that doesn’t work isn’t a failure; it’s an experiment. You have to pay your dues to the gods of trial and error today, and they’ll want to see a nice effort before they open the gates. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): We all have motives and prejudices we are not aware of playing out in our lives in ways that baffle us. A good friend who can shed some objectivity on the scene offers a gift – a ticket to personal evolution. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): There have been scenarios in which you had a lack of agency and couldn’t change the situation if you wanted to. But things are different now, and the first step is to recognise that you do have the power. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Joy is a feeling, also a receptor in your brain that can be dulled by depression, ignited by interest and affected by many other things. Today’s experience will rewire your brain for more happiness. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): When people are interested in what you’re saying, you don’t have to sell anything, and all unspools naturally. The trick is getting them interested first. It will probably start with you being curious. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): One artist patches an old stone buildings with Lego. Another practices the Japanese art of kintsugi, repairing broken pottery with gold. You will also make a broken thing more interesting with your fix. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): There’s so much for everyone to be angry about now that people are getting bored of the usual topics of conversation that inspire the outrage. Go another way. Look for the good. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You want to be known but not judged. Unfortunately, the two go together. Opening yourself up for assessment is always a risk. Much depends on whom you can trust. This you’ll figure out today. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Don’t waste time lamenting who you’re not. Your success will depend on your ability to recognise the position you’re in and honour the limitations and unique opportunities of the role. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You have nothing to prove, and so you’re able to listen better. The power player in the room is the one everyone else is talking to the most.

ACROSS 2. Get up a tract, by the sound of it (5) 5. Follow instructions: that’s nothing, to a Turkish governor! (4) 7. Don’t put in for honour? It follows! (4) 8. It is superfluous to double the end of the sewing implements (8) 9. Can do her wrong, having got a hold on bed! (8) 11. It is not suffering, being a supplier of oil (4) 12. In two minds about chic little number: her zip’s broken! (13) 15. Four from the pack that can’t be returned to the server (4) 17. Causing offence can be electrifying (8) 19. How cruel to laud absence of ode, being concerned with arts (8) 21. It may entice one to be at the wicket and hold one (4) 22. Thunderous sound of hands getting together? (4) 23. Sambucus has lived a longer time (5) DOWN 1. Other-worldly devil in charge (7) 2. Not the joint one would welcome in one’s income (3) 3. More near the centre, this man is satisfied with a good meal (5) 4. The scope for being able to study in the bath after a loss (7) 5. A bird that might give voice to ‘is displeasure (3) 6. Some support for a painter, as when surrounded by fish (5) 10. Gladly notes the arrival of one painter Frans took in (5) 11. Cause devastation of a part of the new reckoning (5) 13. Watch the late schoolfellow start the rally (7) 14. Picture a name that might prove popular with drinkers (3-4) 16. It is savage to be caught with the wrong lure (5) 18. Should move freely, if so intoxicated! (5) 20. The top Scottish bug attached to a telephone wire (3) 21. A piece of soap across which liquor may be served (3)

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

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

Previous solution: SCORPION Previous solution: SCORPION anticlockwise. 11

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Previous cryptic solution

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ACROSS 1. Witnessed (4) 3. Guard (8) 9. Wed (7) 10. Acted out, wordlessly (5) 11. Various options (4,3,5) 14. Curve (3) 16. Devout (5) 17. Be in debt (3) 18. Unequalled (12) 21. Military fabric (5) 22. Double-crosses (7) 23. Nine-sided figures (8) 24. Charges, remuneration (4)

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Previous solution: add, adder, are, dad, dare, dared, dead, dear, dread, ear, era, rad, read, readd, red, redd

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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’s at least one five-letter word. Good Verywords Good of 16 three Excellent 19 How 12 many 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’s atsolution: least one five-letter word. Previous add, adder, are, dad, dare, dared, dead, dread, Good 12 Very Good 16 dear, Excellent 19 ear, era, rad, read, readd, red, redd

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Saturday, February 16, 2019

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