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A crisis in aged care nursing is no longer, coming, it’s here, say staff working in the sector. The flood of registered nurses leaving aged care is constant and that’s leaving those still in the job struggling to cope with an ever-increasing workload. Nurses are leaving aged residential care in droves for better paid jobs and better working conditions in DHB facilities and recruiting and retaining nursing staff was now at crisis level, New Zealand Aged Care Association chief executive, Simon Wallace, said. “Effectively, we’re down by nearly 10 per cent in nursing staff, who are the skilled employees we desperately need to provide safe and quality care for our

most vulnerable older citizens,” he said. Nurses are moving from the aged care sector and new graduates were looking elsewhere for jobs, Wallace said. “Potentially, we’re looking at being down by up to 1000 nurses in a very short space of time. That’s unsustainable.” The shortage of nurses was already taking its toll with some private facilities opting to close because they could not staff them adequately, he said. “Our latest data shows that 38 per cent of our members are facing increased difficulty recruiting internationally qualified nurses on visas since the policy change. And 65 per cent are facing increased difficulty in trying to recruit New Zealand citizens and resident registered nurses.” The annual turnover for registered

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nurses in the aged care sector had risen from 26 per cent in February 2017 to nearly 38 per cent as of July this year, he said. An Ashburton nurse, who did not want to be named, said that after 20-plus years in aged care, she opted to leave the job she loved because of rising stress levels. The difficulty in finding experienced registered nurses willing to work for wages that were below those paid by district health boards and the need to work long shifts without extra pay was taking a toll on her health and leaving became her only option, she said.

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Chinese settlement may gain national status By Sue NewmaN

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Ashburton’s Chinese settlement in Allens Road could become one of just a handful of post-1900 sites recognised by Heritage New Zealand as having significant historical value. The land was once home to a large community of Chinese settlers who established a thriving market garden and while the site has been recognised in the Ashburton District Council’s district plan as a group one heritage item, it currently has no status with Heritage New Zealand. This is about to change, said heritage consultant Arlene Baird, with that organisation indicating a desire to bring the site under its umbrella. There are only seven other post1900 sites in New Zealand on its register. “It’s very rare for them to do this and it’s very important. This means they see it as one of the most highly significant sites post-1900 in the country. This is a very exciting thing they’re proposing,” she said. Baird completed a heritage assessment of the site and its build-

ings last year and Heritage New Zealand’s interest was been sparked by that assessment. National heritage status would also open funding doors, Baird said. “This would also give more formal recognition for families of their ancestors and what they brought to the locality and it also means that Heritage New Zealand would provide funding for interpretive panels for the site.” The path to national status would involve a visit by an archaeologist and the proposal would then be assessed at a Canterbury level before being approved nationally. If it is accepted, the paperwork would be signed off by June. It was an opportunity that would protect the site and it came with virtually no negatives, Baird said. National status would mean there would be some restrictions placed on the site, but not the buildings. Restrictions would come into play if any earthworks were required for any purpose. A Heritage New Zealand-approved archaeologist would be required. The organisation had looked at

the council’s proposal and was happy with its demolition and restoration plans, she said. Next year marks the 75th anniversary of the abolition of the Chinese Poll Tax (a fee Chinese immigrants to New Zealand were charged). “Heritage New Zealand said that this would be perfect timing for your group to be telling people about what you’re doing. “This is a real opportunity for you, it’s really positive and it’s a really good way forward. “It shows the site has not only local value, it also has high national value too,” Baird said. In terms of site work, some salvage work had been carried out in recent weeks and a number of loose items, such as bottles, had been collected and put aside. In the future these would be displayed in an onsite museum, she said. Five tenders have been received by the Ashburton District Council for demolition and restoration work on buildings in the settlement. Members of the council’s Chinese Settlement working group met yesterday to discuss those tenders.

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Students lead the way into Conservation Week By Katie todd

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A group of environmentally onthe-ball students from Ashburton Borough School were eager to kick off Conservation Week with a trip to Staveley Campsite last week. Eight senior Greenie students spent Friday working to rid the area of introduced plants and help encourage native trees, under the guidance of local resident Gen de Spa. De Spa is co-ordinating a remnant native forest restoration project in the area and helped the students make a difference by weed busting. The 9.69 hectares of primary beech forest is a haven for native bird species, but is infested with around seven types of noxious weeds and four slightly less invasive, yet still undesirable, species. De Spa said they were working to remove sycamore seedlings and ivy in the bush, which was placed under covenant last year after the managers partnered with the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust. The camp had hoped the move would inspire visiting groups to continue positive work towards conservation. For students, it was simply an opportunity to have a great day at “one of Mid Canterbury’s best kept secrets”, environmental teacher John Hooper said. “The Greenies enjoyed a wonderful experience and will continue to enjoy the natural environment in the future.” But De Spa said you certainly don’t have to be a greenie to take part in conservation efforts. “It’s important work that everybody in the community can steward.” For example, a number of locals have helped undertake intensive work to control wasp populations at the Staveley site. “This year, many people around the area – including myself – think

Gen de Spa showing Ashburton Borough School students how to make a difference by weed busting. there are far more birds around,” she said. While Conservation Week was a good time to get involved, she said conservation also needed to take place all year round. Conservation Week runs un-

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■ WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE

‘We need to finish what Kate started’ BY SUSAN SANDYS

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Mid Canterbury Suffrage Celebration Ceremony organising committee members were thrilled with the turnout of about 130 people yesterday evening to their event. “I think people are really proud to realise that we were the first country to grant women the vote, and they are wanting to celebrate it,” said convenor Stephanie Butchard. The ceremony was held at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, and featured a ribbon cutting, an address from Ashburton Mayor Donna Favel, and introduction of suffrage medallists Ann Fleming, May Greenslade and Jeanette Tarbotton. Guest speaker was Kate Sheppard Memorial Trust Advisory Committee chairwoman Judith Sutherland from Christchurch. She called on women everywhere to finish the job that Kate Sheppard had begun. Some believed society had achieved all that the leading suffragette had set out to do. “They are likely to say we have a female Prime Minister and the rural community has Katie Milne as the first national president of

Suffrage Celebration Ceremony organising committee members were overwhelmed with a huge response to the event yesterday evening. Guest speaker was Judith Sutherland (ﬁfth from right), with members (from left) Carolyn Nelson, Sandra Curd, Stephanie Butchard, Trish Small, Ngaire Brown, Mavis Wilkins, Kerry Maw, Denise Clark and Judy Vaughan. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 180918-SS-0031 Federated Farmers,” Sutherland said. But there were many statistics which indicated continuing

inequality. They included New Zealand slipping from fourth out of 36 OECD countries in 2003 to 17th in 2015 for representation of

women in management roles, 60 per cent of 500 businesses surveyed by Westpac last year not having a gender pay parity policy,

recent research indicating pay parity for women would not be achieved much before 2044, and our world economic forum rating on gender equality falling to ninth today from fifth in 2009. New Zealand women experienced the highest reported rate of intimate partner violence and the highest lifetime prevalence of sexual violence for any OECD country, women with disabilities found it harder than men to get work, and retirement was a more challenging environment for them, partly because they earned less throughout their lives. “You may ask what Kate Sheppard would have said about this? Well what she said very clearly was ‘all that separates, whether race, class, creed or sex is inhuman, and must be overcome’,” Sutherland said. “And we need to finish the job Kate started, and this change needs to take place wherever we are.” Many women’s groups from the district are represented on the Suffrage 125 committee which staged the event. They will also hold a Memorial Walk today, marking 125 years to the day since the landmark Electoral Act was signed into law.

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Days of permit-free burning over By SuSan SandyS

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Permits for crop stubble burning is another level of bureaucracy farmers do not need. So says Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers arable section chairwoman Jo Burke, who has been among Mid and South Canterbury representatives from the organisation working with Fire and Emergency New Zealand on a new permit system. “I can’t actually see the purpose and benefits of it so far, it’s a level of bureaucracy we have not had before,” Burke said. Mid Canterbury farmers currently have to abide by a Code of Practice which has been set up between the Ashburton District Council and Federated Farmers. This means that traditionally, unlike their counterparts in South Canterbury and many other areas of New Zealand, they have not had to have a permit to burn crop stubble in an open fire season. But the new overseeing body of Fire and Emergency New Zealand will introduce free season permits this year, which farmers apply for either online or by phoning an 0800 number. Benefits would include FENZ having a database of potential

Mid Canterbury farmers would this year have to apply to FENZ for a permit to burn off stubble. stubble burning areas, which would be helpful for firefighting services responding to call-outs. Burke said she was “sitting on

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looking across a 10 kilometre horizon.” However, many farmers accept the new system and believe it will ultimately help conserve their ability to be allowed to burn crop stubble. Federated Farmers Arable Industry Group vice-chairman Brian Leadley, who farms at Dromore, said FENZ had been good to work with on the issue. While it would be ideal to continue with the Code of Practice, the new permit system was more or less a formalisation of this system anyway. And it would be easy to use, and was in effect a notification to FENZ about potential stubble burning intentions. “I would rather have a system that’s manageable and can work for us, than see farmers get into a ban position,” Leadley said. FENZ principal fire officer for Mid and South Canterbury Rob Hands said there had been a fair bit of debate between farmers and FENZ. But at an end-user trial with Federated Farmers this week, there had been some suggestions for improvement as well as an understanding that the new system would meet the needs of both parties.

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■ VOLUNTEERING NEW ZEALAND

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The Nikki Tyrell Variety Night Fundraiser concert will be held this weekend on September 23. An article in Monday’s Guardian incorrectly stated it will be in two weeks’ time.

Migrants learned all about the volunteer organisations which make Mid Canterbury tick in workshops this week. Organisations such as Civil Defence, Caninspire, Town Watch, Plunket and girl guides were represented. The aim was to inform new Mid Cantabrians, who have moved here from overseas, all about the organisations and give them an opportunity to sign up if they wish. Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) partnered with Volunteering Mid and South Canterbury to deliver the two two-hour workshops at Hotel Ashburton.

Safety review urged Kiwi farmers are being urged to check safety measures around farmhouses and effluent ponds after the tragic death of a 4-yearold boy on Saturday. Reuben Nolan was found dead in an effluent pond on a farm in Harihari, Westland, about 4pm on Saturday. Reuben was reported missing shortly before 1.30pm, and his body was later discovered following a two-and-a-half-hour search by police officers, local volunteers, family and friends. - NZME

Rejected by Australia Fourteen people who were returned to New Zealand by Australian authorities yesterday were met and assessed by police at Auckland International Airport. The group of 12 men and two women arrived on a chartered aircraft under an Australian escort. Some of the individuals are also subject to special conditions, such as being required to participate in a rehabilitation or reintegration programme. - NZME

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■ TAVENDALE AND PARTNERS CENTRE

Perpetual Guardian in Ashburton New Zealand’s largest statutory trust business, Perpetual Guardian, has opened a branch in Ashburton. The company, which has headquarters in Auckland and 15 other branches around the country, identified Ashburton as a centre in need of personalised estate planning services. In early August the company took possession of premises at the newly built, two-level Tavendale and Partners Centre on the corner of Cass and Burnett Streets. It shares the building with five other retail and commercial businesses. David Boyce, the regional branch manager for Ashburton and who also oversees the Perpetual Guardian offices in Christchurch and Timaru, said the branch was up and running and currently hiring more staff, including a permanent client manager. “This new branch was an opportunity that presented itself and we seized on it – we have a loyal and long-established base in Ashburton and an increasing demand for our specialist services. In general, we have a great client demographic in the Mid to South Canterbury region and the time was right for a brand new office in Ashburton to help meet the need for comprehensive estate planning in the region.” Perpetual Guardian’s mission is to ensure that every New Zealander has a will and every child is protected by one. Towards this goal, the company works to make wills affordable and accessible to everyone. All consultants are specialists in their field – for example, client managers are experts in finding a solution that uniquely fits each client’s needs, using well-crafted wills, trusts and other legal structures. The company has been operating in New Zealand for 135 years.

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Today a special day in NZ’s history L

et’s celebrate the right for women to vote, but perhaps we should go steady on the equal rights debate for the day. Today is a special day in New Zealand’s history, becoming the first country in the world to allow women the right to vote is something we should all be proud of and it is indeed something we should definitely be celebrating a century and a quarter later. However, and you can call me a white sexist male if you feel the need, I look around everyday life here in Ashburton and see a demographic where we have a strong influence of incredible

female minds. Locally we currently have our first female mayor running the district – and doing a fine job of it too. Yes, you could argue that it’s incredible that after 140 years that mayor Favel is our first, but perhaps – on the other side of the coin – she was the best possible

candidate in her election year. Nationally we have a female Prime Minister who is running our country, all while handling the day-to-day duties of being a first-time mother to a recently born child – if that’s not movement, then nothing will be. Around our great wee district, we have female leaders in all forms of sectors, all of whom are doing fantastic jobs. The Guardian is no exception to the rule. I look around the office here and see a room full of women who are leading the way in our industry locally.

London. In 2004, Hu Jintao became the undisputed leader of China with the departure of former President Jiang Zemin from his top military post. Ten years ago: Struggling to stave off financial catastrophe, the Bush administration laid out a radical bailout plan calling for a takeover of a half-trillion dollars or more in worthless mortgages and other bad debt held by tottering institutions. Relieved investors sent stocks soaring on Wall Street and around the globe. Five years ago: Signalling a dramatic shift in Vatican tone, Pope Francis said in a published interview that the Roman Catholic church had become obsessed by “small-minded

rules” about how to be faithful and that pastors should instead emphasise compassion over condemnation when discussing divisive social issues such as abortion, gays and contraception. One year ago: A 7.1 magnitude quake struck central Mexico, killing more than 360 people and causing more than three dozen buildings in Mexico City to completely collapse. Former middleweight champion Jake LaMotta, who was portrayed by Robert De Niro in the film Raging Bull, died at 95. Today’s birthdays: Author Roger Angell is 98. Actress Rosemary Harris is 91. Actor David McCallum is 85. Singersongwriter Paul Williams is 78. Singer Bill Medley is 78. Singer

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There’s more than twice as many women working in this office than there are men and in a small management team of five, I’m the only male sitting around the table. Perhaps I should be asking for more equal rights? Today hundreds of thousands of women will celebrate the right given to them by the spear-head work of the incredible Kate Sheppard who led the way for women to gain the right to vote in 1893 and a day where little old New Zealand became a world leader in something, instead of following suit like is so often now the norm.

But let’s just make it about that significant and historic moment, hey. What those who fought hard all those years to achieve is quite remarkable when you think back at the adversity they were faced with, but it should be those efforts that are celebrated, and they should not be allowed to be tainted by something else. There is no denying that we aren’t yet at an equal rights situation, there has been significant progress which is evident in everyday life out there – but there is always room for improvement in anything we do.

Sylvia Tyson (Ian and Sylvia) is 78. R&B singer Freda Payne is 76. Singer David Bromberg is 73. Actor Randolph Mantooth is 73. Rock singer-musician Lol Creme (10cc) is 71. Actor Jeremy Irons is 70. Actress Twiggy Lawson is 69. Singer-producer Daniel Lanois is 67. Actor Scott Colomby is 66. Musician-producer Nile Rodgers is 66. Singer-actor Rex Smith is 63. Rock singer Lita Ford is 60. Actor Kevin Hooks is 60. Actress Carolyn McCormick is 59. Celebrity chef Mario Batali is 58. Actress-comedian Cheri Oteri is 56. Country singer Jeff Bates is 55. Country singer Trisha Yearwood is 54. Rhythm-andblues singer Espraronza Griffin (Society of Soul) is 49. Actor Victor Williams is 48. Actress

Sanaa Lathan is 47. Actress Stephanie J. Block is 46. Rock singer A. Jay Popoff (Lit) is 45. Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon is 44. Actress-TV host Alison Sweeney is 42. Rock musician Ryan Dusick is 41. Folk-rock singers-musicians Sara and Tegan Quin are 38. Actor Columbus Short is 36. Rapper Eamon is 35. Christian rock musician JD Frazier is 35. Actor Kevin Zegers is 34. Actress Danielle Panabaker is 31. Thought for today: “He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god; he is no part of a state.” — Aristotle, Greek philosopher (384 BC-322 BC). - AP

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, September 19, the 262nd day of 2018. There are 103 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On September 19, 1881, the 20th president of the United States, James A. Garfield, died 2½ months after being shot by Charles Guiteau; Chester Alan Arthur became president. On this date: In 1777, the first Battle of Saratoga was fought during the Revolutionary War; although British forces succeeded in driving out the American troops, the Americans prevailed in a second battle the following month. In 1783, Jacques Etienne Montgolfier launched a duck, a sheep and a rooster aboard a hot-air balloon at Versailles in France. In 1934, Bruno Hauptmann was arrested in New York and charged with the kidnap-murder of 20-month-old Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. In 1945, Nazi radio propagandist William Joyce, known as Lord Haw-Haw, was convicted of treason and sentenced to death by a British court. In 1959, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, in Los Angeles as part of his US tour, reacted angrily upon being told that, for security reasons, he wouldn’t get to visit Disneyland. In 1982, the smiley emoticon was invented by Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott E. Fahlman, who suggested punctuating humorously intended computer messages with a colon followed by a hyphen and a parenthesis as a horizontal “smiley face”. :-) In 1985, the Mexico City area was struck by a devastating earthquake that killed at least 9500 people. In 1997, in his first public comments since the death of Princess Diana, Prince Charles told the British people he would always feel the loss of his former wife, and thanked them for their support. Six people were killed when an express passenger train and a freight train collided in west

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Ashburton Mayor Donna Favel with husband, David Favel.

World’s first lady mayor a woman of interest O

ne-hundred-twenty-five years ago today, the Electoral Act 1893 was passed, giving all women in New Zealand the right to vote. One woman of interest to me around this time was Elizabeth Yates who became known as the world’s first lady mayor. In 1893 she won the mayoral election by 120 votes to 107, of her residence in Onehunga in Auckland. As a pioneer of women’s political rights she faced many challenges. In fact, four councillors and the town clerk resigned immediately after she won the election. Of the remaining councillors, three councillors opposed every proposal she submitted. Council meetings were reported as being ‘dramatic’, drawing the attention of large crowds who showed up just to see her – often tactless style in action; they found meetings entertaining.

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So why did Elizabeth Yates put herself up to this? You might find it surprising that while she was a strong supporter of the women’s suffrage movement, and was the first woman to record her vote in the Onehunga electorate in the general election held on November 28, 1893, her electoral campaign was not directly related to the suffrage movement at all. Her nomination was “simply in the interest of ratepayers”, as quoted in the New Zealand Herald (April 20, 1894). After a difficult year in office however, she was soundly de-

feated at the polls, but not without leaving a valuable legacy. In her brief tenure she was able to liquidate the borough debt, established a sinking fund, upgraded roads, footpaths and sanitation, and reorganised the fire brigade (nzhistory.govt.nz). As I recall my own interests and ambitions growing up in Tinwald, I never expected to get involved in local government. That came later after experiencing what it was like dealing with council around the time my husband and I built the new Regent Cinema. Like Elizabeth, I too became concerned about the interests of our ratepayers and felt I could make a difference by serving in office. After two terms as a councillor and a great deal of soul-searching, I decided to put my hand up for the mayoral spot, dedicating my time and effort to make Ashburton, my beloved town, the

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■ CHINA

Typhoon Mangkhut hits Three million people have been evacuated after a typhoon dubbed the ‘king of storms’ hit landfall in China having already ravaged Hong Kong and left dozens dead in the Philippines. Hong Kong began a massive clean-up yesterday after 228km/h Typhoon Mangkhut raked the city, shredding trees and bringing damaging floods. In the Philippines, where the main island of Luzon was mauled with fierce winds and rain, the death toll rose to 65 overnight as rescuers pulled more bodies from a huge landslide in the mountain town of Itogon. Dozens more are missing amid fears none will be found alive in the rubble. The landslide buried an emergency shelter which was being used by miners and their families in the town. No-one has yet been pulled alive from the rubble and relatives of those buried are taking part in the rescue efforts, the town’s mayor Victorio Palangdan told AFP. National police spokesman Senior Superintendent Benigno Durana said 43 other people are missing, and more than 155,000 people remain in evacuation centres two days after the typhoon struck.

Mary Poppins returns The first official trailer for the new Mary Poppins movie is finally here — and, as expected, it’s (sorry) absolutely super-cali-fragilistic-expi-ali-docious. Actress Emily Blunt has stepped into the iconic role (first made famous by Julie Andrews) for Mary Poppins Returns, in the sequel which sees the magical nanny head back to England to once again take care of the Banks children — who are now all grown-up — and their own offspring. More specifically, Mary is there because she’s concerned that the Banks have forgotten what it means to have some whimsical fun. Debris caused by Typhoon Mangkhut is seen outside a housing estate on the waterfront in Hong Kong. Farms across northern Luzon, which produces much of the nation’s rice and corn, were sitting under muddy floodwater, their crops ruined just a month before harvest. After tearing through Luzon and pummelling Hong Kong and Macau, the storm made landfall in mainland China late on Sunday, killing four in Guangdong province, includ-

ing three hit by falling trees. Authorities there said they had evacuated more than three million people and ordered tens of thousands of fishing boats back to port before the arrival of what Chinese media had dubbed the King of Storms. In the high-rise city of Hong Kong, the government described the damage as se-

vere and extensive with more than 300 people injured in Mangkhut, which triggered the maximum ‘T10’ typhoon alert. The monumental task of cleaning up the city began as residents struggled to get back to work on roads that remained blocked by felled trees, mud and debris. - NZME

Syria shoots down Russian spy plane A Russian surveillance plane with 14 on board that disappeared from radar is believed to have been accidentally shot down by the Syrian regime who was under attack by Israeli missiles. There’s conflicting reports as to who is responisible for the downing of the aircraft, however the US claims it was accidentally shot down by the Syrian regime’s anti-aircraft artillery after the Syrians came under fire by Israeli missiles. CNN cites a US official with knowledge of the incident. Syria has blamed Israel for the disappearance of the Russian aircraft – for launching a missile strike in the first place. A brief statement from the Russian Ministry of Defence says the aircraft, described as an IL-20 surveillance aircraft carrying 14 crew, disappeared

A Russian Il-20 surveillance aircraft. from radar as the attack on Syrian and Iranian regime forces in the port city of Latakia was under way. Syria is yet to confirm or deny its involvement in the aircraft’s disappearance. Russia has stated that its radar detected missile launches coming from the French frigate Auvergne at the same time four Israeli F-16s attacked

Syrian targets. Syrian air defences were activated after missiles were detected approaching from the sea. “After the radar incident, 35 kilometres from the Syrian coast, a Russian Il-20 was lost, carrying 14 servicemen on board. “At present, their fate is unknown, the command of the Russian air base Khmeimim

organised a search and rescue operation,” a statement reads. CNN reports the US found out about the incident because Syrian forces had broadcast an emergency search and rescue radio call on an international frequency. Initial reports from Syrian regime sources state seven people have been injured after powerful explosions echoed through the city. Syrian regime military sources have told Russian media that Latakia’s power station and an aluminium factory had been hit. Syrian media has stated that a number of missiles have been shot down by its air defence network. SANA reported the missiles targeting Latakia came from the sea, citing military sources. - NZME

■ ALASKA

Man found with girl’s phone charged with her death An Alaska man found with the cellphone of a missing 10-yearold girl was charged in connection with her death after GPS co-ordinates of where the phone had travelled led authorities to the girl’s body. Peter Wilson, 41, of Kot-

zebue, Alaska, was formally charged with making false statements as police tried to find Ashley Johnson-Barr, who had been missing since September 6. The girl’s body was found Friday just outside the remote town located on Alas-

ka’s northwestern coast. Wilson, 41, will make his first appearance in US District Court in Anchorage on Tuesday. An affidavit filed by FBI Special Agent Michael Watson says it appears the girl’s death was a homicide, but it remains

under investigation. Residents in Kotzebue helped search for the girl, holding vigils at the park where she was last seen. The FBI sent 17 investigators to the community of 3100 people on Alaska’s northwestern coast. - AP

Six60 sell out the Springs Six60 have made history after becoming the first New Zealand band to sell out Western Springs Stadium. With 50,000 tickets sold to the show, the crowd will be five times bigger than the band’s previous shows and bigger than the 40,000 tickets sold during their tour last summer. Frontman Matiu Walters said the band wanted to play Western Springs to change things up. “Our New Zealand fans have always felt like the sixth member of the band. They follow us around the world and spread our music everywhere they go. When we put on a show at home, it’s always with the thought of creating an incredible collective experience.”

An Emmy for The Fonz Henry Winkler won the first Emmy of his career, more than four decades after he was first nominated for his role as The Fonz in Happy Days. The 72-yearold Winkler looked bowled over when he won for best supporting actor in a comedy series for his role as Gene Cousineau on HBO’s dark comedy Barry. Once he took the stage amid roaring applause and a standing ovation, Winkler joked that he wrote his speech 43 years ago. Then Winkler quoted some advice he got in Hollywood, saying that “if you stay at the table long enough, the chips come to you”.

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■ SKY CITY

First-year pay $3.7m

SkyCity chief executive Graeme Stephens. term, the annual report says. Stephens runs the business here and in Australia which employs 5690 people and owns properties in Darwin, Adelaide, Auckland, Hamilton and Queenstown.

The business pulls in $868m in gaming revenue, a further $113m from its restaurants and bars, $58m from hotels, $27m from conferences, $18m from Auckland’s SkyTower and $7m from car parking.

Sealegs, fresh from a successful legal defence of its copyright, looks to be heading back to court after rival company Tectrax alleged it had breached the Fair Trading Act. The privately-owned Tectrax has filed papers in the High Court against NZX-listed Future Mobility Solutions and its whollyowned unit, Sealegs International, alleging interference with business relations and “misleading” and “deceptive” conduct in trade in breach of the Act dating back to late 2017. - NZME

Stephens expressed pleasure with his first year in the job. “I am pleased with where we have finished the year,” he said, citing objectives which included meeting shareholders, contact with his senior leadership team, formulating objectives for the next three to five years and working with the board and new chairman Rob Campbell. Stephens indicated the sector held big challenges. “It’s an industry that demands long hours and we are busiest at times of the day, week or year when others are relaxing.” The Zimbabwe-born Stephens left Johannesburg-headquartered Sun International – a casino/hotel business – to take over from Morrison. Stephens’ appointment to SkyCity was announced in November, 2016. He took over on May 1 last year and initially spent time travelling to company casinos here and in Australia. - NZME

Straker about to float Straker Translations is lining up to float on the Australian Stock Exchange next month, according to an AFR report. The float will aim to raise $21 million at an $80m valuation – a little lighter than the company has previously talkedup. Co-founder Grant Straker has previously said his company is on track to break even this year. The former soldier has been talking up a possible ASX listing since early this year, when he anticipated a $100m valuation. The startup gained momentum in 2015 when Bailador Investments, run by ex-All Black captain David Kirk, invested $6m. - NZME

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company yesterday reported net profit of $50.5 million in the 12 months ended July 31, up 33 per cent from a year earlier. Sales rose 12 per cent to $497.4 million and gross margins widened to 63.4 per cent from 61 percent. In late June the retailer signalled profit would be between $48 million and $52 million and Forsyth Barr analyst Jeremy Simpson forecast profit of $52 million. The shares rose 2.2 per cent to $3.25, near a four-year high reached last month. Kathmandu will pay a $1000 bonus to their staff who aren’t on an incentive plan to recognise the retailer’s three-year run of

strong performance. The company cut New Zealand staff numbers by 38 full-time equivalents to 468 over the past year, reducing total headcount to 1256 from 1273. That offset the additional 21 staff taken on in the Ob z acquisition. Still, the wage bill rose 8.6 per cent to $90 million. Key management pay rose 16 per cent to $5.3 million. The board declared a final dividend of 11 cents per share, with a Nov. 19 record date and paid on Nov. 30. That takes the annual return to 15 cents, a 15 per cent increase from a year earlier. - NZME

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Dual brand strategy for NH Kathmandu Holdings says its two brands offer significant growth potential as the outdoor equipment chain seeks to crack America and Europe. The retailer bought US footwear supplier Ob z Footwear for up to $75 million earlier this year as part of a two-pronged strategy to accelerate expansion overseas. Kathmandu derives just 4.1 per cent of its revenue outside New Zealand and Australia. The Ob z acquisition is part of a wider strategy to turn what’s been primarily an Australasian retailer into a global outdoor apparel and equipment brand. Kathmandu is targeting existing Ob z customers in the US for its namesake brand, leaning on New Zealand’s international reputation for having a pristine environment and as an adventure travel destination. “It’s an exciting time for the business as we welcome Ob z to the group and accelerate our international growth,” chief executive Xavier Simonet said. “In Kathmandu and Ob z, we have two great brands with significant growth potential in North America and Europe.” Kathmandu has spent the past couple of years improving the profitability from its New Zealand and Australian operations by dialing back discount sales and taking a more rigorous approach to managing inventory. That’s been largely successful with the retailer generating its third year of earnings growth under Simonet’s leadership. The

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SkyCity chief executive Graeme Stephens earned $3.7m in his first year in the job. Former SkyCity boss Nigel Morrison topped the Business Herald’s annual CEO pay survey last year, getting a whopping $6.49m annual pay. However, that was bumped up hugely by it being his last year in the job. Morrison’s average pay of the previous eight years came in at around $2.5m and his earnings in his final 12 months excluding exit payments was $3.7m. Stephens’ pay includes a base salary delivered in cash, KiwiSaver contributions and health care benefits. His base salary in the year to June 30, 2018 was $1,450,000. But he got a further $43,500 in KiwiSaver, $5302 in other benefits and he was allocated 320,000 shares in the company, equal to a further $1,250,000 under the company’s senior executive long

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Carrots to the fore We’re right in the middle of a vegetable slump. Winter veges have either run out or they’re horrendously expensive and spring vegetables are still a long way from being ready to eat. Carrots, however, are one vegetable that’s available year round, sweet and small in spring, bigger and just as tasty in winter, but there’s so many ways you can eat a carrot.

Carrot cake with cream cheese icing 3 eggs 2C soft brown sugar 1C oil 3C grated carrots 2 1/4 C flour 1/2 C milk (warmed) 1t salt 2t cinnamon 2t baking soda 1/2 C walnuts Cream cheese icing 50g butter, softened 1/2 C cream cheese 2C icing sugar 1t vanilla 2-3T milk, to mix

Roasted carrots

Carrot fritters

1kg medium, carrots, peeled 3T olive oil 1T maple syrup in Fabric 1t smoked paprika 1 lemon, very thinly sliced Sea salt and ground pepper 2t tomato paste 1T each black and white sesame seeds 1t ground cumin 1/4 t each ground cinnamon and chilli flakes 1t sea salt

2C grated carrots 1/2 t coriander 1/2 t cumin 2 eggs 1 garlic clove 3 spring onions 1/2 C breadcrumbs Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 3T oil 2 garlic cloves 1/2 t sea salt 1/2 C yoghurt

■ Preheat the oven to 180°C fan bake. ■ Cut the carrots in half or into long irregular pieces if large. ■ Combine all ingredients and mix in with carrots. ■ Place in a single layer on a lined baking tray. ■ Roast for about 40 minutes until the carrots are just tender and well coloured. ■ Top with coriander.

■ Mix carrot, cumin, coriander, eggs, garlic, spring onions and breadcrumbs together in a bowl. ■ Season with salt and pepper. ■ Heat a little oil in a large frying pan and cook 1/4 C of mixture until golden on both sides. ■ Mix garlic with sea salt and yoghurt in a small bowl. ■ Serve carrot fritters drizzled with a little yoghurt dressing.

■ Preheat oven to 160°C bake. ■ Beat eggs and brown sugar together. ■ Add oil, then all other ingredients ■ Mix well. ■ Pour into a large 23cm well greased and baking paper-lined cake tin. ■ Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until a skewer inserted comes out clean. ■ Stand in the tin for 20 mins then turn out and cool on a cake rack. ■ Spread with cream cheese icing when cold. ■ Cream cheese icing: Beat butter and cream cheese together. ■ Add icing sugar, vanilla and sufficient milk to make a light fluffy icing consistency. ■ Spread over cake and decorate with chopped nuts if desired.

Carrots with honey and nuts

Moroccan-style salad 500g carrots, peeled and cut into thick slices 2t vegetable oil 1t ground coriander 1t ground cumin 1/4 t ground ginger Salt 2t honey 2T lemon juice 1T orange juice 1/3 C finely-chopped fresh coriander

4 large carrots, halved 2T honey 1T apple juice concentrate 3T minced fresh parsley 1/4 C chopped toasted hazelnuts 1/4 t garlic powder 1/4 t ground nutmeg 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1/4 C clarified butter ■ Steam the carrots in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water for 7 to 10 minutes. ■ Cool and grate with a largeholed grater. ■ Mix together the grated carrots, honey, apple juice concentrate, parsley and hazelnuts. ■ Season with garlic powder, nutmeg, salt and pepper. ■ Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. ■ Fry the carrot mixture in the hot butter until heated through.

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■ Lightly boil the carrots until slightly softened ■ Pulse in a food processor with a little of the cooking liquid until roughly chopped. ■ Heat a medium non-stick frying pan and add the oil, ground coriander, cumin, ginger and a pinch of salt. ■ Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until aromatic, then remove from the heat. ■ Toss the carrots with the spices in the pan. Add the honey and toss again. ■ Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl. ■ Mix with the lemon juice, orange juice and the fresh coriander.

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TEST YOURSELF Test yourself with the Guardian’s weekday quiz 1 – Who is currently the main presenter of radio show Checkpoint? a. Mike Hoskins b. Lisa Owen c. John Campbell 2 – A Mediterranean diet is typically rich in...? a. Fruit, vegetables and nuts b. Fruit, fish and pasta c. Fish, nuts and vegetables 3 – Ode to Joy is the choral part of which Beethoven Symphony? a. 3 b. 7 c. 9 4 – William Shatner was a star of which sci-ﬁ series? a. Star Wars b. Star Trek c. Doctor Who 5 – The UNRWA supports ...? a. Children b. Workers c. Refugees 6 – Lake Como can be found in which country? a. France b. Switzerland c. Italy 7 – How old is former Microsoft boss Bill Gates? a. 56 b. 62 c. 68 8 – Nick Willis is a leading NZ...? a. Actor b. Composer c. Runner

Eight-year-old American staffy Marley (aka Bubba) loves walks along Waikuku Beach with his human mum Tracey.

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Chickpea and egg burgers Serves 6 Burger patties 2x390g cans Delmaine chickpeas 2T extra virgin olive oil 1 lemon, zest and juice 1t Select Ground Cumin 1t smoked paprika 2-3T Select Peri Peri Sauce 2 spring onions, chopped 2t Ceres Organics Hulled Tahini 2T peppadew peppers, chopped 2/3 C Sanitarium Skippy Cornflakes 3T fresh coriander 2T Tasti Sesame Seeds 1 free-range egg Select salt and pepper, to season Burger extras Dot’s cooking spray 6 free-range eggs 6T Best Foods Garlic Mayonnaise 6 wholegrain bread rolls 3C leafy salad mix

3 tomatoes, sliced Side salad 1 mango, peeled, diced 1 small cucumber, spiralised or grated 1 red onion, finely chopped 2C cherry tomatoes, halved 3 courgettes, spiralised or grated 2T Best Foods Garlic Mayonnaise ■ Place ingredients for the burger patties in a food processor and

7 process until they form a chunky texture. Season with salt and pepper. ■ Divide mixture in six even-sized balls. Wet hands and form in patties. They make quite a wet patty, so cover and chill for at least 1 hour (or overnight). ■ Meanwhile, place all salad ingredients in a bowl and mix together. Set aside. ■ When ready to serve, spray a hot frypan with oil and cook patties for 2-3 minutes, turning once until golden. Set aside. Spray pan with oil and fry eggs gently. ■ Spread half a tablespoon of mayo on each burger bun half. Arrange lettuce, tomato, patty, egg, on bottom half and top with the other half. ■ Serve with the salad. Recipe courtesy of www.countdown.co.nz and by The Healthy Food Guide TV Series

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■ OPINION

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All Blacks loss not a bad thing I heard an interesting question posed on television on Monday morning. The question was whether people were actually kind of happy that the All Blacks lost to South Africa on Saturday night. I thought I was possibly the only one in New Zealand who wasn’t that upset that the All Blacks lost, but it turns out I’m not the only one who feels that a sport being totally dominated by one team isn’t actually doing that sport any good. That’s just one of the reasons why I haven’t watched a whole heap of rugby on the television over the past couple of years. The other is that the rugby season just seems to go on forever and, to be honest, I got over it. Don’t get me wrong, I like rugby, and I still want the All Blacks to win the Rugby Championship and the next World Cup when it comes around, but a little bit of drama and an upset here and there makes it a much more exciting prospect to me. When a team just keeps on winning, it gets a bit boring. It’s like when you record a sporting match with the inten-

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tion of watching it later, but in the mean-time you hear the result. What’s the point of watching it when you already know who’s going to win? I started watching the test on Saturday night, but after a few minutes decided the All Blacks had it in the bag so started watching a movie instead. I completely forgot about the rugby until a breaking news notification on my phone a few minutes from the end of the match prompted me to pause the movie and drag my attention back to the rugby. I saw the final few minutes, and what a final few minutes it was. It was the kind of few minutes that could possibly make me watch the All Blacks’ next game.

Don’t get me wrong, I love watching sport. The reason we still have Sky is so that I don’t miss my Warriors, and tennis, and netball and probably most of all, cricket. Rugby just hasn’t been at the top of my list in recent years and looking at the empty seats at stadiums over the past couple of seasons I don’t think I’m alone in feeling a bit ‘rugby-ed out’. I used to spend my Friday and Saturday nights watching whatever Super Rugby games happened to be on and would generally attend at least a couple of games at the old AMI Stadium a season. But it got to the point where the season just dragged on so long that I felt like one rugby season had only just finished and suddenly we were back into Super Rugby. If it was a Saturday night and there was a clash – the All Blacks on one channel and the Warriors on the other – it was the Warriors that would be on my television. Unlike the All Blacks, a win was never a certainty for the Warriors (far from it, in fact) and every game was like going on a roller-

Wallabies’ slippery slope Michael Cheika’s Wallabies side have dropped to an all-time low on the World Rugby rankings following Saturday’s defeat to Argentina. Australia have slipped down two places on the rankings to seventh place, their lowest spot since the rankings system was introduced in 1998. The All Blacks remain in top spot despite Saturday’s 36-34 defeat to the Springboks who have jumped up two places to fifth. - NZME

coaster, win or lose. That, is one of the best things about sport. Saturday night’s loss, while devastating for many a die-hard fan I’m sure, showed that the All Blacks weren’t invincible, and to me that was a good thing. It showed that maybe the playing field is levelling out a bit, and maybe it’s time to give the Rugby Championship my attention back. Most media reports heading into the game didn’t really give South Africa a chance. It was all about the All Blacks looking to wrap up the Rugby Championship, and how long it had been between drinks for South Africa when it came to winning on New Zealand soil. Even South African fans didn’t have high hopes. One local ex-pat fan even posted on social media in the lead up to the game that if South Africa won he would do a “nudie run” through Ashburton, and at the time he probably felt pretty safe he’d be staying fully clothed. Rumour has it he was very quiet as the final minutes ticked away on Saturday night.

SBW to fight Laundy Sonny Bill Williams will fight Australian millionaire pub owner Stu Laundy in what should be a gentle return to the boxing ring. In an announcement which confirms the charitable nature of the fight, All Blacks star Williams will trade blows with 44-year-old Laundy, a prominent TV celebrity. It is the headline event of the Banger under the Hanger promotion in Sydney on December 1. Williams, 33, boasts a 7-0 pro record and is a former New Zealand heavyweight champion. His last fight was nearly four years ago. - NZME

Mitchell joins Jones Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell will report for duty on Sunday in his new role as England defence coach, South African newspaper Die Burger reports. According to the paper, Mitchell has been released from Super Rugby franchise the Bulls after the Rugby Football Union agreed to a transfer fee of between $300,000 and $450,000. Mitchell will be released from his contract and will support England head coach Eddie Jones in preparing the England squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. - NZME

Spotlight on dodgy defence By Liam Napier

he furore over Beauden Barrett’s goal kicking and the failure to attempt a dropped goal overshadowed a potentially more concerning aspect of the All Blacks’ shock defeat to the Springboks. That being defence. Attacking with flair, scoring length-of-the-field tries from turnover possession, captivates everyone. There is little doubt the All Blacks continue to set the bar when it comes to flamboyant skills across the park, especially in transition. Tougher tests await, with the loss in Wellington the All Blacks’ last home match this season. And while combating rush defence remains an issue, 20 tries in seven outings this year suggests their attacking game is close to where it needs to be. Two tries from rolling mauls against the Boks is another nod to the variety of their threats. The other side of the equation however is, in the last two weeks, we have perhaps seen where the All Blacks are missing Wayne Smith. Results aside, conceding eight tries – three to Pumas, five to Boks – is far too many by All Blacks’ standards. Some individual defending has been sloppy. Some new systems exposed, too. This may be an aberration which will yet be rectified.

But it may also indicate Smith’s absence, and the clarity he brought to this area. Such was their dominance of all statistical aspects last weekend, the All Blacks only made 61 tackles but still missed 12. The previous week in Nelson they missed 30 from 176, with fatigue probably a factor. In the only change to All Blacks management since the World Cup, Scott McLeod assumed the defence brief at the end of last year’s Rugby Championship. Together with the playing leadership group, he will be keen to see a return to the opening Bledisloe Cup victory in Sydney where the All Blacks made 105 of 118 tackles at 89 per cent. That is where expectations sit. Even with two Boks’ tries coming from wayward passes, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was unequivocal why his side suffered their first defeat at home since 2009. “We lost the game because we allowed South Africa to score 36 points and that’s something that we can control as a team,” Hansen said. “It’s a team game.” Of particular concern will be the All Blacks’ short-side defence. Here they were exposed several times by the Pumas and Boks. This happens when a lack of numbers is not identified and conveyed quickly or big men don’t filter round the ruck fast

Wayne Smith’s defensive nous is sorely missed by the All Blacks

enough, leaving the winger with two players to defend and scrambling to make all-or-nothing jam-in stops. Switches of play from the breakdown have also caught the All Blacks napping. Elsewhere the Pumas found success exploiting mismatches where front-rowers were left marking the likes of first fiveeighth Nicolas Sanchez. On Saturday, Rieko Ioane, the only defender on the blindside other than Aaron Smith, stood little chance of stopping Malcolm Marx five metres out from a maul. Overall, the All Blacks possess a group of largely attackingminded players who must now bring that same enthusiasm to defence.

It is, after all, the greatest reflection of attitude, and usually a Collective stupidity source of pride. Former England international The other interesting spinoff is Stuart Barnes has put the All whether the loss to the Boks has Blacks’ decision to not take a late any impact on selection plans dropped goal against South Africa over the final two rounds of the down to ‘collective stupidity’. Rugby Championship. Barnes lambasted the All Blacks Traditionally, the All Blacks use for not taking a dropped goal in the the trip to Buenos Aires to give closing stages of the 36-34 defeat. fringe players starting chances, “I’d rather put it down to a just a they did in Nelson, before collective stupidity than individual rolling out their full-strength cowardice,” Barnes wrote. “It team in South Africa the followwasn’t a seventh try required but ing week. a 37th point. So much for the Clearly, though, the Pumas stupidity.” - NZME are on the rise under Mario Ledesma. Victory over the Wallabies in Perth offered further proof, and they will now sniff a chance Ashburton Guardian FREE! of a maiden win over the when you purchase Lotto products to the value of $12 or more!* All Blacks. We know Shannon Frizell or Jackson Hemopo will come in for injured blindside Liam Squire and with Joe Moody and Brodie Retallick out, oth*While stocks last on Saturdays ers are already gaining valuable exposure. n Methvekaia Waisake Naholo and and Ra l Sonny Bill Williams are a in fin strong contenders to come back too. Hansen is not one to Here it is have confidence rocked by a one-off result but, in light of the Pumas’ improvement more so than defeat to the Boks, e NETHERBY there may be a tad more Welcom ise d a r a p conservatism compared to to recent years. - NZME

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■ CYCLING

Brits rule the roads When Lance Armstrong won the last of his seven Tour de France titles back in 2005, there was not a single British rider on the starting line. The face of cycling has dramatically changed since, with Armstrong erased from the records books for doping and British cycling now ruling the Grands Tours. Simon Yates capped a fantastic year for British riders on Monday by winning the Spanish Vuelta, completing a clean sweep of cycling’s biggest races for the country following the successes of Chris Froome at the Giro d’Italia and Geraint Thomas at the Tour de France. It is the first time in cycling history that each of the three titles have been held by three riders from the same nation. “It’s astonishing really. “Growing up I was so accustomed to seeing the French, Italian and Spanish riders lead the way, so for myself, Chris and Geraint to all win a Grand Tour in the same year just shows how far the sport has come in this country,” the 26-year-old Yates said. “It has not happened by accident.” Like Thomas, Yates is a pure product of British cycling, having joined the country’s renowned academy programme when he was 18 years old. At the time, Britain had already started its cycling revolution under the helm of coaches Dave Brailsford and Peter Keen, who masterminded the rise of homegrown talents, on both the track and the road. The 1992 Olympics in Barcelona were a milestone in British cycling history. In Spain, Chris Boardman, who was coached by Keen, won the gold medal in the individual pursuit, Britain’s first cycling gold medal in 72 years. From 1997-2004, Keen was in charge of the elite performance programme of the British cycling federation and developed a plan focusing on track cycling to attract funding from the National Lottery, which had just started to invest millions of dollars into British sport federations. “Britain has invested heavily in lower ranks,” said Brailsford, who runs Team Sky.

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In brief Calling young athletes Got a child at home who is mad keen on athletics? Then the Ashburton Domain oval will be the place to be tonight. The Ashburton Athletics Club is kick-starting its 2018/19 season tonight with the first of its children’s athletics nights. Held on Wednesday nights from 5.40pm until 7pm throughout the summer, the nights are open to kids aged five to 14 to head along and have some fun and learn some new skills. It can be social, or competitive, with inter-club days with Geraldine, South Canterbury, Temuka, Selwyn and Waimate held throughout the season. For more information check out the Ashburton Athletics Club’s Facebook page. Kids under seven must be accompanied by an adult.

Good returns to City The return of defender Curtis Good to the A-League signals an end to Melbourne City’s off-season shopping, and the start of their title challenge. Good returns to the club six years after his form for Melbourne Heart won him a long-term deal with Premier League powerhouse Newcastle United. The sky was seemingly the limit for the Socceroos prospect but a procession of injuries have derailed the centre-back’s career. “I learnt a lot over in the UK but unfortunately my opportunities were curbed,” he said. “I’m motivated to work hard in training and remind everybody what I can do.” - AAP Mitchelton-Scott’s Simon Yates of Britain celebrates victory in the Spanish Vuelta. “It does not happen overnight.” At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Jason Queally won the gold medal in the 1-kilometre time trial and the harvest of track medals expanded in Athens and Beijing under Brailsford’s leadership. But successes on the road remained scarce despite the emergence of a talented generation of riders including Mark Cavendish and Thomas, who developed their skills through the academy programme run by Rod Ellingworth. In 2009, Bradley Wiggins achieved a fourth-place finish at the Tour – he was later awarded third place after Armstrong’s disqualification – while riding for Garmin. He became an obvious choice for the newly-created Team Sky that Brailsford helped to create and then managed, and was recruited as the team’s leader. With his “marginal gains” philosophy and unmatched budget,

Brailsford produced the first British Tour de France winner in 2012 with Wiggins, just a year after Cavendish became world champion at the road race championships. Success has not stopped since. “There were no British winners in any of the first 259 Grand Tours, yet following Yates’s victory in Madrid this weekend a British rider has now been victorious in nine of the last 20,” read a British Cycling statement after Yates won the Vuelta. This year’s British dominance has, however, been met with skepticism outside the country after Froome returned an abnormal doping test at last year’s Vuelta. Froome was cleared to compete at the Tour de France just days before the race started but was subjected to abuse by some fans on the roads of France, repeatedly spat at and even punched.

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Thomas was also booed and jeered this year because he rides for Team Sky, which has been accused by a British parliamentary committee of crossing an ethical line after preaching zero tolerance and is now often associated with doping. In March, the British legislators said they received evidence showing Team Sky sought a therapeutic use exemption for Wiggins to take a banned corticosteroid to enhance his performance while preparing to win the 2012 Tour. Yates, who competes for the prominent Mitchelton-Scott team, was suspended for four months for non-intentional doping two years ago after testing positive for a banned substance during Paris-Nice. He had been treated for asthma, but his team failed to apply for a therapeutic use exemption. - AP

First loss for Celta A Cristhian Stuani double has helped to condemn high-flying Celta Vigo to a first Spanish La Liga defeat of the season in a thriller at Girona. The Uruguay international struck twice either side of the break with Pedro Alcala restoring the home side’s lead after Iago Aspas had cancelled out Stuani’s opener on a night when Sofiane Boufal’s late strike was not enough to deny the hosts a 3-2 victory. - PA

Brighton grab a draw A late penalty and a save from Australian No.1 Mat Ryan in stoppage time have helped Brighton & Hove Albion snatch a 2-2 draw at Southampton in the Premier League. Glenn Murray’s coolly-converted spot kick capped Brighton’s second-half comeback at St Mary’s. The result left Southampton in 13th place, one spot above Brighton who also have five points from as many games. - PA

■ AUSSIE RULES

Jetta’s celebrations inspired by NBA superstars By Justin ChadwiCk West Coast’s Lewis Jetta has a potential treat in store for AFL fans this weekend, and it involves Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Jetta sent tongues wagging two weeks ago when he unleashed a Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired celebration after kicking the go-ahead goal in the Eagles’ qualifying final win over Collingwood.

The 29-year-old has been busy watching more YouTube celebrations and he’s liked what he’s seen from NBA legends Jordan and Bryant. “I’ve been watching them when they hit the winning shot, fist forward and they tap the ground twice,” Jetta said before Saturday’s preliminary final against Melbourne at Optus Stadium. “So I might do that one.

“Maybe I will do ones from LeBron James or (Zlatan) Ibrahimovic.” Expressive goal celebrations are common in America but are rarely seen in Australia. Jetta wants to help change that, believing a good celebration can be crucial in pumping up teammates. “I figured if I do a goal celebration against Collingwood it would

get the boys up, because last year I did celebrations and it got them up,” he said. “In some games momentum turned and I figured this will be the perfect time to do it now. “And we kicked another two goals after that.” Jetta’s celebrations haven’t always gone down well, however. In 2015 while playing for Sydney, he performed an indigenous

war dance that involved throwing a make-believe spear in the direction of some Eagles fans, who interpreted it as an act of aggression. Jetta later revealed that he was merely recreating a dance that was taught to him by indigenous teenagers from the Flying Boomerangs, who perform the war cry overseas when playing for Australia. - AAP

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In brief Sri Lanka eliminated Afghanistan’s bowlers have starred to eliminate Sri Lanka from the Asia Cup as they clinched a crushing 91-run victory in Abu Dhabi. The Sri Lankans were skittled for just 158, with 52 balls to spare. Rahmat Shah had earlier top-scored with 72 as Afghanistan made 249 from their 50 overs, although they struggled in the final nine overs after he was caught in the deep with the score at 4-190. Sri Lanka allrounder Thisara Perera did the damage with a haul of 5-55 but his efforts were to prove in vain. - PA

Ponting defends culture Former test captain Ricky Ponting has launched a spirited defence of Australia’s under-siege cricket culture while predicting a vastly different environment under the leadership of Justin Langer and Tim Paine. Still reeling from the South Africa ball-tampering scandal, Cricket Australia is investigating claims from England allrounder Moeen Ali that he was sledged on the basis of his religion and appearance during his Ashes debut in 2015. - AAP

Finch praises Maxwell

Trampolinists bring home the silverware Ashburton’s Dynamic Gymnastics Sports athletes were well in truly and the medals on Sunday at a trampolining competition at the Christchurch School of Gymnastics. From a possible 24 podium spots in the Regional Badge TCI #2 event, Dynamic filled 12 of them, bringing home six golds, four silvers and two bronze medals. In the yellow badge women’s, Marlese Schoonderbeek was first in both the trampoline and DMT (double mini-trampoline), with Hannah Digby also taking out both events in the green badge section, with Jamie Glanville third in the trampoline and second in the DMT. In the blue badge grade Lily Jessep took the double gold, with Mylee Williams second in the trampoline section, while in the red badge section Addison Judd was second in the trampoline and third in the DMT, with Samara Schoonderbeek second in the DMT. PHOTO SUPPLIED

■ CRICKET

Ferns go with the spin Amy Satterthwaite won’t be short on spin bowling options as she embarks on her first assignment as new White Ferns captain this month. New Zealand have named a 13-strong squad for three T20s in Australia, starting at the end of this month, and 15 players for the women’s world T20 in the West Indies in November. There are five spin options in Australia, with a sixth, Anna Peterson added for the world tournament. “We are blessed with a group of versatile cricketers and know that spin should play a large part in the Caribbean, especially with the slower nature of the pitches over there,’’ White Ferns coach Haidee Tiffen said. Peterson and Hannah Rowe are the additions for the world tournament, while the Australian games will be played in Sydney on September 29, Brisbane October 1 and Canberra October 5.

NZ SQUAD Amy Satterthwaite (c), Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Sophie Devine, Kate Ebrahim, Maddy Green, Holly Huddleston, Hayley Jensen, Leigh Kasperek, Amelia Kerr, Katey Martin, Anna Peterson, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Watkin.

Tiffen liked the good mix of youth and experience in the groups. Satterthwaite has replaced Suzie Bates as skipper, Bates standing down last week.

“Amy is a highly experienced cricketer and she has taken the captaincy in her stride,’’ Tiffen said. The women’s world T20 starts on November 9. - NZME

New Zealand skipper Amy Satterthwaite has plenty of options in her bowling arsenal.

Even shock selection Aaron Finch admits he feels sorry for Glenn Maxwell after he was overlooked for Australia’s test series against Pakistan. But Finch believes Maxwell’s fighting 80 for Victoria in the domestic one-day tournament shows the allrounder has already taken selectors’ criticism on board. Maxwell was the glaring omission in coach Justin Langer’s 15-strong squad for the two-test series in UAE. - AAP

RESULTS ■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club September 15 and 18 Women’s Section Championship matches – winners: Sharon Bradford, Pauline Bell, Jenny Stoddart, Liz Cabout, Leigh Wackrow, Heather Robertson Plate Winners: Shirley Elliott, Bev Turton, Jenny Williams Putting round for those not playing Championships: Barbara Williams 28, Sally Lemon 29, Nicky Gill 29 Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites: Alison Hewson, No 8 House of Travel: Sally Lemon, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Hilary Lovett, No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Bev Chinn, No 4 Somerset Grocer 2nd shot: Margaret Bean, No 18 2nd Shot to Green: Brenda Whittaker Twos: Bev Chinn – No. 14 9 Hole Championship scores over two weeks – best net. Women: Tonee Hurley/Gail Gutsell; Men: Sam Prince, Mike Smith September 13 – best Net Gail Gutsell 33, Sam Prince 34

■ Shooting Fullbore September 16 Ashburton District Rifle Club, at 300 yards. TR, John Fleming 48.5, 49.4, 97.9, John Miller 47.2, 48.5, 95.7, Chris Kershaw 44.1, 48.5, 92.5, Brian Hawksby 46.2, 46.2, 92.4, Darian Miller 41.1, 46.4, 87.5, Sam Kershaw 37.2, 39.0, 76.2, Daniel Alexander 47.4, 28, 75.4. FTR, Murray Cook 57.2, 58.4, 115.6, Brian Graystone 56.2, 57.5, 113.7, Mark Alexander 53.2, 60.4, 113.6. FO, George Cuthbert 49.0, 55.2, 104.2, Andrew Miller 28.

Smallbore Mayfield Rifle Club Daniel Gould 92.2, Sarah Gould 64.0, David Guzman 69.0, 81.2, Annette Schneider 93.1, 95.2, Ben Nordqvist 93.3, Andrew Donaldson 97.3, John Fleming 96.5, Alan Wakelin 92.3, Carl Nordqvist 97.0, Martin Fleming 95.3.

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■ HASTINGS

Aussie raider eyes Plate Saturday’s Gr.1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) at Hastings has received an injection of international flavour with the late entry of the Darren Weir-trained stakes winner Raw Impulse. The Makfi entire has been battling with firm tracks in Australia and his connections believe the softer track conditions in New Zealand will benefit their runner who hasn’t won in two years since taking out the Listed Penang Trophy (1800m) at Morphetville on a soft7 track. “We’re hoping for some soft conditions, that is what we are looking for,” Syndication Manager for Australian Bloodstock Jamie Lovett said. “He is a horse that has got unlimited ability but he had a chip out of a knee and we just haven’t had him right since then.

“He doesn’t let down on these fast tracks that we seem to be getting in Australia all the time, so we are hoping we can just get the right conditions over there. “He’s a genuine Group horse on his day, given the right conditions. So it will be interesting if he does get the right cut in the track.” Raw Impulse finished unplaced in his last-start over 1700m in the Listed Heatherlie Stakes at Caulfield earlier this month, but Lovett said he was the victim of a firm track once again. “I put it down to the firm tracks, he’s got a history now of if the track comes up fast he just doesn’t perform. “He won the nine furlong race in Adelaide (Penang Trophy) and he bolted in that day on a heavy track. So he has clearly got the

Trainer Darren Weir right formline, provided he gets the cut in the track.” Raw Impulse will race under trainer Darren Weir’s name on Saturday, but will then be trans-

ferred to the Marton stable of Fraser Auret’s where he will continue his spring campaign in New Zealand. “Darren will keep him in his name for this race and then we will leave him over there and just punch around and try and find some soft tracks,” Lovett said. “We’re just looking to change his environment a bit and try to get him back into some sort of form.” Raw Impulse will need an ounce of luck to make Saturday’s field as he currently sits 16th in order of entry for the 14-horse field. Fellow late entrant Lizzie L’Amour has done Raw Impulse no favours, with the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Group One winner securing the third spot in order of entry for Saturday’s Group One mile. - NZME

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In brief Young happy with Sully Natalie Young, who trains in partnership with Trent Busuttin, was thrilled with the first-up effort of Sully who finished fifth over 1400m at Flemington on Saturday although she was kicking herself at the same time. “Maybe taking the bubble cheeker off was a mistake,” she said. “All he wanted to do in the straight was lay in but once Regan (Bayliss) got the whip in his left hand he was great through the line”. - NZME

Hiflyer ready to roll Te Aroha trainer Peter Lock is over the moon with how his talented galloper Hiflyer has progressed and is looking forward to lining up the six-year-old in the group one Windsor Park Plate on Saturday. The Tavistock gelding finished a close runner-up to Melody Belle in the first leg of the Hawke’s Bay triple crown, the group one Tarzino Trophy (1400m), earlier this month and Lock believes his charge is suited more to Saturday’s mile distance. - NZME

Waipa gallops Today at Te Awamutu Raceway

Waipa RC Venue: Te Awamutu Meeting Date: 19 Sep 2018 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 5, 6 and 7 1 12.34pm CHIPPERFIELD ALL ROUND EQUINE EDUCATION MDN 1150 $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1150m 1 Master Henry 57.5 ....................... Scratched 2 0 Sir Ralph (8) 57.5 ........................T Thornton 3 68x Spirits Aubeer (10) 57.5 ..................R Smyth 4 Up ‘n’ Gone (3) 57.5 ...............J Fawcett (a2) 5 0 Mr Hass (9) 57.5 ............................V Colgan 6 Luck Of Wanted h (2) 57.5 ............. S McKay 7 Master Herb h (11) 57.5 ...................B Grylls 8 4x5 Arnage (7) 55.5 ..........................M Cameron 9 63x9 Lismore Diamond (6) 55.5 .........M Coleman 10 40 McEdith (1) 55.5.......................... D Johnson 11 6x The Faith 55.5 .............................. Scratched 12 87x Elate 55.5 ..................................... Scratched 13 Iridessa (4) 55.5 ............................. J Bayliss 14 Perfectly Tuned (5) 55.5 ............. L Satherley 2 1.09pm VILAGRAD WINERY MAIDEN 1400 $10,000, MAIDEN, 1400m 1 38x73 Le Patron h (4) 58.5 .......................... T Allan 2 9x4 Ego Fast (17) 58.5 ........ K Chowdhoory (a4) 3 45x5x Rodolfo (18) 58.5 4 Speedkeeper (1) 58.5 ..................... T Harris 5 5203 Goldilicious (10) 56.5 .................. D Johnson

6 40452 Palamedes (16) 56.5 ........................S Rusof 7 82x97 Our Katy Cruz (9) 56.5 .....................B Grylls 8 6 Shine (11) 56.5 9 5x4x7 Our Beeskees h (6) 56 ...............M Coleman 10 8x2 Razor h (2) 56 ........................J Fawcett (a2) 11 460 Lord Valentine h (14) 56 ..............T Thornton 12 6 Etch (8) 56 .................................M Cameron 13 5x6 Rippa Eagle 56 ............................ Scratched 14 7 Whoshe’s Girl (3) 54 .......................R Smyth 15 8 Dare To Compare h (13) 54 16 8x Just A Phoebe (7) 56.5 17 8 Sleepy Geeg (12) 58.5 18 60x06 El Coolio 58.5............................... Scratched 19 579x0 All Of The Lights (5) 56.5 ........E McCall (a4) 20 8x08x Sammy’s Boy (15) 58.5 Emergencies: Dare To Compare, Just A Phoebe, Sleepy Geeg, El Coolio, All Of The Lights, Sammy’s Boy 3 1.44 WAIPA WORKINGMENS CLUB MAIDEN 1580 $10,000, MAIDEN, 1580m 1 02943 Dalmar (5) 58.5 .......................E McCall (a4) 2 29530 Reliable Lad (6) 58.5...................... J Bayliss 3 2 Whero Rapa (12) 58.5 .............. R Scott (a4) 4 0267x Iskander (13) 58.5 ......... K Chowdhoory (a4) 5 7390x Neddy Nadeem (1) 58.5.............M Cameron 6 5395 I Walk Alone h (3) 58.5 ...................... T Allan 7 57364 Thee Auld Cruizer (8) 58.5 ............J Waddell

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 9 24F53 Subway Kay nwtd.......................B Goldsack way Meeting Date: 19 Sep 2018 NZ Meeting number: 3 10 3 Viking Ash nwtd ................................. N Udy Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 3 1.00pm AON CPF C0 C0, 520m Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 4F251 Here’s Hemi nwtd ......................J McInerney 1 12.25pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 2 86428 Bigtime Bridget nwtd ....................... C Brider 1 54272 Banjo Hope nwtd A & ......................Williams 3 35557 Bigtime Ashii nwtd J & ........................D Bell 2 86483 Sly John nwtd J & ...............................D Bell 4 22434 Cookie Biscuit nwtd...........................M Flipp 3 24F53 Subway Kay nwtd.......................B Goldsack 5 33772 Zara Jinx nwtd.................................... N Udy 4 8 Final Straw nwtd................................. N Udy 6 62557 Lady Jellybean nwtd ....................M Goodier 5 5 Raining Sixes nwtd.....................B Goldsack 7 74644 Hashtag Blessed nwtd .................M Roberts 6 57774 Magic Maria nwtd ..........................G Atwood 8 Grunty Mama nwtd S & .............C Blackburn 7 55523 Miss Wiggle nwtd K & .......................Phillips 9 77654 Jay Wendy nwtd ................................. N Udy 8 77686 Bigtime Bart nwtd..........................M Gowan 10 75 Opawa Tai nwtd .................................. N Udy 9 77676 That’s Frank nwtd ......................J McInerney 4 1.18pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION C0, 305m 10 87888 Cawbourne Skid nwtd .............. K Gommans 1 7 Blue Whizz nwtd.........................B Goldsack 2 12.43 WHANGANUI CHRONICLE FINAL C0f, 305m 2 3 Viking Ash nwtd ................................. N Udy 1 58881 Arthur’s Crown 18.17 .......................R Waite 3 45835 Tuff An’ Spicy nwtd ........................B Mitchell 2 53F23 Bigtime Jasmine nwtd ........................L Cole 4 776 It’s Timmy nwtd .........................J McInerney 3 5851 Ello Treacle 17.95.........................M Goodier 5 544 Mr. Postman nwtd............................... N Udy 4 262 Prettiest Eyes nwtd .........................M Olden 6 Purple Circle nwtd ......................B Goldsack 5 211 Clover Scott 17.80.......................A Turnwald 7 746F Sedgebrook Pride nwtd.......................F Kite 6 372 Outa Sims nwtd.................................. N Udy 8 43754 Kylie Jean nwtd .................................M Flipp 7 77242 Manimal nwtd ...............................M Roberts 9 8585 Liberty Blue nwtd .............................R Waite 8 12 Bigtime Pete 17.91 .............................L Cole 10 8768 Flying Huey nwtd ........................A Turnwald

4 61582 Ticket To Ride m (4) 58 .......... K Cowan (a3) 9 Azareel h (11) 57.5 ..........................S Rusof 8 6 Hong Qui (2) 58.5 ...........................S Collett 5 16474 Bluetwentytwo m (2) 58 ..................S Collett 10 20297 Patsys Lass (3) 55 ..........................R Smyth 9 0 Iztamour (7) 58.5............................. S Spratt 6 10250 Impulsive Habit m (6) 58 ................. S Spratt 11 50x29 Exemplar (9) 55........................... D Johnson 10 0 Man Power h (11) 58.5...................... D Hain 7 40x17 Repo Sun m (7) 58.............. T Yanagida (a3) 12 4 Commander Bee (17) 55 11 87 Sunontherun (4) 58.5 .................. D Johnson 8 62367 Suggestive Heights m (3) 56 ...... L Satherley 13 30 Recension (5) 55............................ J Bayliss 12 60 Ultimatexpectation (10) 58.5 ............S Rusof 9 670x4 Red Sky At Night (9) 55.5 ...........C Lammas 14 9x Reliable Belle 55 .......................... Scratched 13 70x06 Shahana (9) 56.5 ........................C Lammas Paquita (2) 55.................................. J Nason 14 0x The One Thing h (15) 54 ..................B Grylls 10 98318 Senassy tm (8) 55 ............................. T Allan 15 7 Belle South (7) 57.5 15 60x06 El Coolio 58.5............................... Scratched 6 3.29pm MERCHANT LIQUOR 1400 $10,000, Rating 16 17 466x7 Peg (18) 57.5 16 03600 Tunzagutz h (14) 56.5 .................T Thornton 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 4 2.19pm LIMMER LODGE POLO 1580 $10,000, Rat- 1 x2622 Aligns With Me tmb (7) 60 ........... D Johnson 18 9789x The Last Tsunami (19) 57.5 ing 65 Benchmark*, 1580m 2 14740 Bojangles dmb (6) 58.5 ....................S Rusof 19 08x0 Conquering Kelly (10) 57.5 Perfectly Tuned (1) 55 1 6455x Morrellmac 59 .............................. Scratched 3 07585 Armaguard dmh (5) 58 ............. D Danis (a3) 20 2 23410 Ole Ole m (1) 58.5 .....................M Cameron 4 48x10 Ujumpijump dmh (2) 58....................B Grylls Emergencies: Paquita, Belle South, Peg, The Last Tsunami, 3 416x5 Hello Sailor h (4) 58 .........................B Grylls 5 18423 Moet Molly dm (4) 57 ......................S Collett Conquering Kelly, Perfectly Tuned 4 94766 Good Vibes m (6) 57.5 .............. T Miles (a4) 6 x7336 Swissilicious (1) 56 ....... A Goindasamy (a4) Blinkers on: Mr Hass (R1), Sleepy Geeg (R2), Man Power, 5 02842 Indian Maid th (7) 57.5 .................... S Spratt 7 9750x Star Ella (3) 54 ............................T Thornton The One Thing (R3), Time Alone (R4), Bluetwentytwo (R5) 6 0x040 Time Alone (3) 57.5 ........................S Collett 7 4.04pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE Blinkers off: Spirits Aubeer (R1), Patsys Lass, The Last Tsunami (R7) Winkers off : Bluetwentytwo (R5) 7 1770x Secret Embrace (9) 57 ................ D Johnson F&M MDN $10,000, MDN F&M, 1150m 8 41000 Baboonski mh (2) 56.5 ........................C Dell SELECTIONS 1 4434x Below Zero (6) 57.5 ..............J Castano (a4) 9 6260x El Jodi (8) 56.5 ......................... D Danis (a3) 2 480x3 Madam Ace (12) 57.5 ................R Elliot (a1) Race 1: Up ‘n’ Gone, Spirits Aubeer, Sir Ralph, Lismore Diamond 10 x0706 Lotus Laud mh (5) 56.5 ...........E McCall (a4) 3 35x Skaaboom (8) 57.5 ....................M Coleman Race 2: Goldilicious, Palamedes, Etch, Razor, Whoshe’s Girl 5 2.54pm TE AWAMUTU PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE 4 8359x Strut (15) 57.5 .............................T Thornton Race 3: Dalmar, Iskander, Sunontherun, Shahana 1580 $11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1580m 5 45805 Pop Diva h (16) 57.5 ......................... T Allan Race 4: Indian Maid, Ole Ole, El Jodi, Good Vibes 1 76544 Staccato tdm (10) 59.5...............R Elliot (a1) 6 0 Furious Walk (14) 57.5 ................C Lammas Race 5: Bluetwentytwo, Sellwood, Red Sky At Night, Staccato 2 1007x Jayla Monet tmh (1) 59 ................... T Harris 7 Polly Grey (4) 57.5 ...........................B Grylls Race 6: Aligns With Me, Swissilicious, Ujumpijump, Bojangles Race 7: Below Zero, Skaaboom, Madam Ace, Polly Grey, Olivia 3 19523 Sellwood tm (5) 58.5 ................ D Danis (a3) 8 6 Olivia b (13) 57.5 -

5 1.35pm J P PRINT PETONE C1 C1, 520m

1 37653 Take Action 30.84.........................M Goodier 2 75845 Cawbourne Muzza 30.42 J & ..............D Bell 3 87355 Spot On Hearty nwtd ...............E Duganzich 4 72367 Queen Big League 30.63 ............A Turnwald 5 58745 Bigtime Logan 30.39 A & ................Williams 6 66313 Zara Cheebee 31.08 .........................M Flipp 7 87645 Opawa Mine 30.72 ............................. N Udy 8 11415 Bigtime Leeroy 30.49 .........................L Cole Emergencies: 9 76865 Goldstar Holly 30.58 ......................... B Hunt 10 56F68 Star Mechanic nwtd ....................... L A Hunt 6 1.53pm WANGANUI TOYOTA C1 C1, 305m 1 5F111 It’s Complicated 17.67........................L Cole 2 37422 Nero 17.58 ..................................B Hodgson 3 22884 Crackle 17.94 ................................. L A Hunt 4 178 Our Tyson nwtd .................................M Flipp 5 14543 Brighteye’s Soul 17.79 ....................... N Udy 6 33521 Hurricane Al 17.97 ..........................C Morris 7 73748 Leo’s Son nwtd..........................J McInerney 8 34164 Alamein Dip 17.95 K & ......................Phillips Emergencies: 9 6588x Cawbourne Bettsy nwtd ........... K Gommans 10 77385 Homebush Razz 18.04 .............J McInerney

7 2.10pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C1 C1, 520m

1 71356 Tuff Mr. Tee 31.85 ..........................B Mitchell 2 33443 Idol Alan nwtd ...................................M Flipp 3 131 Trojan Hoarse 30.75...........................L Cole 4 35443 Bigtime Dean nwtd A & ...................Williams 5 35645 Mischief Viking 30.89 ......................... N Udy 6 4x566 Shareef nwtd ...............................A Turnwald 7 47553 Go Ring 31.21 ...................................M Flipp 8 43437 Dream On Dreamer 31.14 ..............M Olden Emergencies: 9 76865 Goldstar Holly 30.58 ......................... B Hunt 10 56F68 Star Mechanic nwtd ....................... L A Hunt 8 2.27pm HATRICK DASH C1 C1, 305m 1 84336 Mini Mansion 17.89 ...........................M Flipp 2 76681 Alf Tupper 17.97 ............................. L A Hunt 3 37547 Cawbourne Looks 17.75 .......... K Gommans 4 14678 Four Twenty 18.38 .....................J McInerney 5 33225 Whippy Bale 18.12 ..........................C Morris 6 87436 Alamein Panda 17.90 K & .................Phillips 7 21351 Podium Phobia 18.17 .........................L Cole 8 66232 Sly Carl nwtd ...................................... N Udy 9 24783 Breed Apart 17.75...........................M Olden 10 13586 Flying Koko 18.23 ............................S Stone 9 2.44pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C1 C1, 305m

1 43151 Cawbourne Agar 17.82 ................M Roberts 2 64547 Homebush Belle 17.84..............J McInerney 3 15475 Uno Eleven 17.75............................... N Udy 4 38458 Smash Fire 18.13..............................M Flipp 5 41484 Princess Pea 18.14 ..........................P Taylor 6 42778 Judge Me Jackie 17.91 .................. L Pearce 7 42216 Justa Gift 17.89 ..................................L Cole 8 75553 Luke Skywalker 17.79 .................... L A Hunt Emergencies: 9 x8727 Ndora 17.81 ......................................D Edlin 10 17537 No Mug 17.97 .................................C Morris 10 3.02pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 520m 1 88742 Bigtime Ronnie 30.65 G & ..... S Fredrickson 2 78182 Idol Little Girl 30.99 ...........................M Flipp 3 81232 Stormy Jay 31.34 ...............................W Kite 4 55562 Opawa Plum nwtd .............................M Flipp 5 66845 Flying Dewy nwtd ........................A Turnwald 6 78224 Cossie Cooper nwtd........................M Olden 7 46836 Go Show 31.45 .................................. N Udy 8 24465 Bigtime Monty 30.28 ..........................L Cole 9 76865 Goldstar Holly 30.58 ......................... B Hunt 10 35787 Carefree Highway nwtd A & ............Williams LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 10 57866 Kushka nwtd H &............................... Woods 3 3.54pm MAX REFRIGERATION C1 C1, 305m way Meeting Date: 19 Sep 2018 NZ Meeting number: 9 2 3.37 BOOK YOUR FUNCTION@HATRICK C1, 520m 1 3876x Clover Fantasy nwtd....................A Turnwald Doubles: 1 and 2; 4 and 5 Trebles: 3, 4 and 5 2 54574 Spirit Of Nathan 17.92 ....................C Morris 1 76548 Bigtime Nibbles 31.17 .....................L Doody 3 17786 Homebush Kazzy 17.85 ............J McInerney 1 3.19pm (NZT) FIRST SECURITY C1 C1, 305m 2 46432 Lucky James 30.68 ...........................M Flipp 4 58444 Watch Your Back 17.86 ......................W Kite 1 87743 Mitcham Moody nwtd ................J McInerney 3 22873 Flying Lachie nwtd ......................A Turnwald 5 84473 Broken Wallet 17.90 ................. K Gommans 2 67686 Skitzer nwtd ............................. K Gommans 4 34431 Jinja Flash 30.65 ...............................D Edlin 6 44235 Bigtime Boy 17.79 ........................M Goodier 3 51776 Captain Kate 18.28 .........................C Morris 5 86654 Cawbourne Bee nwtd J & ...................D Bell 7 F8265 Eight Oh Three 17.99 ........................M Flipp 4 57283 Zara Daiken nwtd ............................... N Udy 6 42753 Jay Mike nwtd .................................... N Udy 8 2775x Azandei 18.21 ...................................D Edlin 5 17477 Pepper’s Choice 17.97 A & .............Williams 7 47754 Chip Off Block 30.49 ...................J McArthur 6 51366 Leger’s Magic 18.71 ..........................M Flipp 8 52875 Bigtime Allgood nwtd G & ...... S Fredrickson Emergencies: 9 84547 Not Shackley 17.86 ............................ N Udy 7 73164 Indy’s Boy 18.02 .................................W Kite Emergencies: 8 23675 Bigtime Kalani 17.88 G & ....... S Fredrickson 9 76865 Goldstar Holly 30.58 ......................... B Hunt 10 68186 Tuff Jewel 18.27 ............................B Mitchell 9 45757 Uno Again 17.71 J & ...........................D Bell 10 35787 Carefree Highway nwtd A & ............Williams 4 4.12pm LASER PLUMBING C1 C1, 305m

1 72444 Tiger Uppercut 17.89 .......................... L Bell 2 58622 Zara Zara 17.81 ................................M Flipp 3 6822F Epic Spark 18.22............................... B Hunt 4 22662 Bigtime On Track 17.77 .......................F Kite 5 37561 Lucha 17.82 ......................................D Edlin 6 26443 Cawbourne Cruz 17.83 ................M Roberts 7 33573 Homebush Demi 18.02 .............J McInerney 8 x5622 Ciara 17.87 I C & ...........................J Lenden Emergencies: 9 76862 Watch My Back nwtd..................B Goldsack 10 54738 Empty Pocket 18.28 ........................... N Udy 5 4.29pm CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES HERE IN DECEMBER C2 C2, 305m

1 21181 Alamein Tiger 17.80 ................. K Gommans 2 4631F Bigtime Ivo 17.77 G & ............ S Fredrickson 3 65666 Cawbourne Owen 17.80 .......... K Gommans 4 x2233 Dark Syrah 17.77 .............................R Waite 5 73145 Bigtime Winnie 18.10 A & ...............Williams 6 6158x Cawbourne Jeff 17.91 ........................J Hunt 7 35762 Homebush Bailey 17.70 ............J McInerney 8 42135 Manly Monkey 17.80 J & .....................D Bell Emergencies: 9 53263 Bigtime Champ 17.66 ......................S Lozell 10 36158 Mark Be Good 17.84 .......................C Morris 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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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

■ RUGBY LEAGUE

In brief

Warriors in fight for Luke The Warriors are waiting to hear if off-contract hooker Issac Luke will accept a modest offer for next season as Newcastle close in on signing the Kiwi international. Luke has been in prolonged talks with the Warriors about extending his time in Auckland with the Knights and Eels also keen on luring him across the Tasman. The 31-year-old faces a tough decision with the cash-strapped Warriors having little money left to spend under the salary cap and only able to offer him a heavily reduced one-year deal. Newcastle coach Nathan Brown spent time in camp with the All Blacks last week and while in Wellington reportedly took the opportunity to meet with Luke and his agent Bruce Sharrock. Sharrock admits discussions with the Knights have advanced but insists the Warriors are still in the race to retain the 254 game veteran. “Things have progressed but I wouldn’t say [signing with Newcastle] is imminent that’s for sure,” said Sharrock. “There’s a fair bit of water still to go under the bridge.” Newcastle are eyeing Luke as a potential signing as they consider options to replace sidelined hooker Slade Griffin, who suffered his fourth season-ending knee injury in July. The Knights also have young Kiwi dummyhalf Danny Levi on their books and may yet re-sign versatile forward Jamie Buhrer

and one-game rookie No. 9 Tom Starling. Warriors CEO Cameron George said the ball was in Luke’s court as they continue to wait for him to make a decision on his playing future. After shelling out big bucks last year to sign Blake Green, Tohu Harris and Adam Blair and having re-signed captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck for four more years at the start of the season, the Warriors have little money left in the kitty. St George Illawarra front-row recruit Leeson Ah Mau will also join the Warriors next year on a three-year contract as the club’s only major new signing. “We’ve made our best offer under the circumstances of our cap,” said George. “That offer is before Issac and his manager to review and whether they have been provided with a better option we haven’t been advised. “We haven’t been told anything yet and that’s where we are at.” The club was counting on Nathaniel Roache serving as Luke’s deputy before taking the reins next season but back surgery meant he was sidelined all year. Having made just 20 appearances since debuting in 2016 the Warriors would prefer Roache

gained more experience next season alongside Luke, if he agrees to stay. Bench utility Jazz Tevaga impressed this season filling in at loose forward but was a stopgap measure at dummy-half when Luke was

Issac Luke is a man in demand as his agent is in talks with both the Warriors, the Newcastle Knights and the Parramatta Eels.

NRL star Nathan Cleary is reportedly poised to sign a contract extension to stay with Penrith until at least the end of the 2023 season. Cleary, who has previously said he would wait until November 1 to engage in contract discussions, will pen a new deal with the club today, reported NRL.com. The four-year extension will make him the Panthers’ highest paid player. The NSW State of Origin series winner has spoken openly about his career ambition to one day play under his father, Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary. - AAP

Munster reluctant hero He’ll do whatever it takes for Melbourne to win their NRL grand final qualifier against Cronulla but Storm playmaker Cameron Munster is a reluctant hero. Munster booted the defending champions into the final four with a last-ditch field goal for a one-point win against South Sydney but the 24-year-old says he’s no Cooper Cronk. “It’s big shoes to fill really with Cooper gone,” Munster said. “He’s always loved those big moments and always succeeded when it comes to those field goals and big moments when we’ve needed it. - AAP

Roosters prop on track out injured. The 23-year-old is also off-contract and in talks to re-sign and Simon Mannering’s retirement could see him spend more time at lock behind Adam Blair. - NZME

Seibold the spark for Burgess BY MATT ENCARNACION South Sydney prop George Burgess has credited rookie coach Anthony Seibold for rebuilding a battered body that some believe was headed for the NRL scrapheap. Burgess admits being left frustrated by a chronic hip injury that resulted in a steady decline in numbers over the past three years and reduced him to be a bit-part front-rower. It was so bad, the English international was overlooked for the World Cup. “A lot of people don’t know I’ve got an arthritic hip and for a young age, it’s not the best thing to have,” George told AAP. “I’ve had surgeries, but you’re never really the same.” But under the guidance of Seibold, Burgess believes he is now playing his best football since powering the Rabbitohs to an emotional breakthrough premiership in 2014. At his lowest point, Burgess was averaging just 33 minutes a game last year. However, when Seibold took over last September, he was so

Panthers keep Cleary

Sio Siua Taukeiaho is on track to overcome an ankle sprain and face South Sydney in Saturday night’s preliminary final, but the injury may bump the Roosters down to their third-choice goal-kicker in Blake Ferguson. Taukeiaho limped off in the opening minutes of their qualifying final win over Cronulla, with coach Trent Robinson unsure of his availability as recently as last Friday. But the Tongan representative front-rower’s prognosis has since improved, crucial given the Roosters will still enter the grand-final qualifier without suspended Queensland State of Origin prop Dylan Napa. - AAP

Shoulder reconstruction Brisbane five-eighth Anthony Milford will undergo his second shoulder reconstruction in as many years but is expected to be fit for the start of the 2019 NRL season. Milford will have the surgery this week after playing through the pain of a subluxation during the club’s doomed finals campaign. The former Queensland playmaker suffered the injury – in which the joint pops in and out – in round 25 against Manly. He suffered the same injury late in 2017 before going under the knife. - AAP

Jukebox ready to play

George Burgess is playing his best footy since Souths won the premiership in 2014. confident he could help Burgess rediscover his best that he handed him a one-year extension. Almost 12 months on and the 26-year-old is punching out nearly 40 minutes a game. “I’ll have to manage it for the rest of my career. “It’s something you do as a football player. “You’re never as fresh as you were as when you started play-

ing, so you’ve got to get smarter,” he said. And that’s where Seibold came in. “We altered some of my training in the pre-season, we changed a fair bit of my training. “Not training on the field two days in a row helped a lot,” Burgess said. “My hip was able to recover and I could do more training after that.

“That was a big key.” Now as the Rabbitohs prepare for Saturday’s preliminary final against the Roosters, Burgess is physically and mentally ready for another shot at a title. “I knew within myself that if I get my body right and do the work there, I can get my form where I wanted it to be,” he said. “It’s the best time of the year to be playing football.” - AAP

They call her The Jukebox because when damaging Brisbane backrower Teuila Fotu-Moala takes the field, the hits keep coming. And the New Zealand star has vowed to be on song in Friday’s NRL Women’s Premiership final round clash with the Warriors in Melbourne, likening it to a Kiwi Ferns trial. Fotu-Moala – player of the 2017 Women’s World Cup – has been the key to a perfect season start for Brisbane who can seal a grand-final berth with a third straight victory. But Fotu-Moala is also eyeing off October’s Auckland test against the Jillaroos and hopes to stake a claim by overcoming Warriors back-rower Onjeurlina Leiataua. - AAP

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

■ AMERICAN FOOTBALL

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Drop kick stuns NFL By Peter Mitchell Australian rookie punter Michael Dickson has continued to amaze the NFL by introducing a drop kick to America’s most popular sport. But Dickson’s Seattle Seahawks were not so impressive yesterday. They lost 24-17 to the Chicago Bears to remain winless after their first two regular season games. Dickson stunned the crowd at Chicago’s Soldier Field and an audience of 10 million American TV viewers on the Monday Night Football broadcast when he was called on to perform drop kick kick-offs. ESPN commentators Joe Tessitore and Jason Witten were left scratching their heads watching the Sutherland Shire-raised Dickson. “A drop kick kick-off?” Tessitore asked. “We are going to send our stat folks into overdrive here, but I’m going to put it out there. “You tell me the last time you ever saw a drop kick kick-off in the NFL?” “I don’t know if it ever happened Joe,” Witten, a star tight end for the Dallas Cowboys for 15 years, replied.

Michael Dickson Seahawks’ 19-season veteran kicker Sebastian Janikowski usually kicks off and uses a tee, but Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is known for using non-traditional methods and gambled with Dickson’s rugby method. Dickson’s first went deep into the Bears’ territory. With just 14 seconds to go in the game and the Seahawks needing a

touchdown to tie, the Australian attempted a short drop kick hoping his team would recover. They didn’t and the Bears held on for the win. Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson had a dismal game, fumbling twice and losing the ball another time while connecting with 22 of 36 passes for 226 yards. “We’re still a work in progress,” Carroll said. Dickson led all punters after his debut NFL game last week against the Denver Broncos with 57.5 yards net average per punt and he continued that form early against the Bears with booming pinpoint 40, 54, 53 and 55 yard efforts in his first four punts. Midway through the second quarter he showed he was human when he shanked his fifth punt and it only travelled 10 yards over the sideline. Dickson was also let down by his coverage unit, with Bears’ punt returner Tarik Cohen averaging 14 yards on four returns, including a high of 32 yards. Dickson, a former Sydney Swans Academy member, had seven punts for an average of 36.9 yards. - AAP

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

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

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

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of may aircraft from past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road. 1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social games, everyone welcome. 115 Racecourse Road. 5pm - 7pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Kidz Club, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 7pm ASHBURTON R.S.A. DARTS. Players of all experience who are interested are urged to come along and have a go. R.S.A. Cox Street.

6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Bettys circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Steady As You Go Exercise group. Meet at 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. ALLENTON - Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. St David’s Church, Allenton. 9.30am- 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH OP SHOP. Op Shop open, clothing donations welcome. Ashburton Baptist Church. Cass Street. 9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED.

9.30am and 10.45am (2 sessions) ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz for 0-5 year olds and caregivers. Mixed ages, gold coin donation. 48 Allens Road. (excludes school holidays) 9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Join our friendly group for fun exercise during term time. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street. 9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. All ages and abilities welcome, racquets available. E A Network Centre Stadium, 20 River Terrace. 9.30am - 12.30pm

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

SITUATIONS VACANT

MECHANICALLY MINDED HANDY MAN

TRACTOR DRIVER REQUIRED We require an experienced tractor operator for our growing agricultural contracting business. McLeod Cultivation provides cultivation and drilling services between Ashburton and Timaru. We operate modern well maintained machinery and are based 25 mins South West of Ashburton. The applicant’s roll will be to operate all related machinery in the business. Must have experience operating John Deere tractors with Greenstar auto steer, be capable and confident in reversible ploughing and drilling to a high standard. Must be mechanically minded and capable of working alone. This job is a full time position which will involve shift work, working nights and weekends when required. The applicant must also be prepared to work on our farm when needed. Prior experience with all aspects of livestock, from animal husbandry to pasture management and feed budgeting. Knowledge of the wider Canterbury area would also be an advantage. Shared accommodation can be provided and a competitive salary package will be offered to the right applicant. If you have a positive approach, a can do attitude and a sense of humour we would love to hear from you. Email covering letter and CV to: james@ruralnet.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

Grant Hood Contracting is an award-winning Ashburton based family business that has been operating for 16 years. We pride ourselves on our excellent staff management practices and training. A high priority is placed on Health and Safety. Our company requires a Part-time Mechanically Minded Handy Man for our workshop. • • • • •

Someone looking for part time work and flexible hours Someone who takes pride in presenting equipment at its best Enjoys a workshop environment and a can-do attitude Physically fit Self-motivated, with strong work ethics and is reliable and enthusiastic

Successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and drugs screen. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

Phone Carolyn on 027 209 6410 Or Post CV to: 192 Racecourse Road, Ashburton Or email to office@granthoodcontracting.co.nz

Multi Skilled Excavator Operator with Experience Stuart Tarbotton Contractors Ltd is a locally owned and operated company based in Ashburton District. Due to an increase in work load we are looking to employ a Multi Skilled Excavator Operator to operate a 20ton excavator with the latest GPS Technology. To qualify for this position the successful applicant will have had a minimum of 3 years’ experience operating 20ton plus excavators. While experience operating other items of plant including Graders, Motor Scrapers, Dozers, and Rollers would be beneficial this is not a pre requisite for the position as training will be offered to a suitable applicant. This is a good opportunity to work for a well-established company that has been operating for 28 years. Suitable applicant must have: • Minimum Class 4 Drivers Licence • Self-Motivation and be able to work unsupervised • Be a team player and have good communication skills • Ability to complete a job to a high standard • A good attitude towards Health and Safety Good Remuneration package will be offered to the right applicant. If this sounds like you please contact: Stuart on 0274 350 963 or email your interest to office@tarbotton.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES

Applicant for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Public Notice - Valuation Rolls

The Valuation Rolls for Ashburton District Council have been revised by Quotable Value Limited (as the Council’s valuation service provider). The revised Rating Values are effective as at 1 July 2018 and the new notices of valuation will be posted to owners and ratepayers from 26 September 2018. The District Valuation Rolls will be open for public inspection, free of charge, during regular office hours, at the offices of: Ashburton District Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton. The revised values can be viewed until 1 November 2018. Objections to the revised valuations must be lodged, in writing or online at www.qv.co.nz , no later than 1 November. Objection forms are available from Ashburton District Council or Quotable Value Limited and should be posted to: Quotable Value Ltd - Business Support Private Bag 39 818 Wellington Mail Centre LOWER HUTT 5045 More information about “understanding your rating value” can be found at www.qv.co.nz Paul Brake Group Manager - Business Support

Tony Houston on 0274 552 272 or send your CV to: megan@autosparks.co.nz

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AGM of Experience Mid Canterbury Tourism Board Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Foyer 11.30am All Welcome Please RSVP by Friday, September 21, 2018 Phone (03) 308 2669 Email: admin@midcanteburynz.com

Experienced Auto Electrician We require an experienced Automotive Electrician with a great set of skills to work in a well-established business with a strong focus on customer service. The job involves at lot of field service work and a work vehicle is supplied. You should be able to work both in a team or individually The successful applicant must have: • A current NZ Drivers Licence • Experience in Air Conditioning on all vehicles • The flexibility to adapt to changing workloads and be flexible to work outside usual office hours. • At least 3 years hands on experience with auto electrical and all aspects of vehicle diagnosis and diagnostics equipment. You will have good knowledge of automotive electrical parts for repairs and service process. • Time Management and organisational skills • Self-motivation and the ability to motivate, train and lead others • A ‘can do’ attitude The successful applicant will appreciate the importance of customer service and will be required to talk to customers and provide options for repair and feedback on the vehicles. You will be going above and beyond to ensure a quality service and giving our clients a full satisfaction. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. If this sounds like you please ring:

EDUCATION

We are looking for a person to join our busy, dynamic and highly skilled Butchery team. The successful applicant will display a love of food, a desire to learn new skills and the ability to work in a fast paced team environment. This position is 40 – 45 hours per week with days to be discussed. Butchery or Food Industry experience would be helpful, but not essential as training will be given. Once six months of continuous employment is successfully completed, you will be considered for enrolment in a three year Butchery apprenticeship. This is a nationally recognized qualification. We look forward to hearing from you! Collect an application form in store and return it with a covering letter and CV or email your details to: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz Applications close Friday, September 28, 2018.

A permanent position position is is being being A full full time time permanent offered to assist in our small seed dressing offered to assist in our small seed dressing plant 10km from from Methven Methven plant at at Lyndhurst, Lyndhurst, 10km and 27km from Ashburton. and 27km from Ashburton. Longer hours

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Everything will get accomplished whether you hurry or not. If you doubt it, look to nature, which happens in its own time. The bee doesn’t complain a flower hasn’t bloomed yet; it goes where the blossom is open. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): When what you want turns out to be impractical, the answer is not to accept defeat but to think bigger and bolder. Jupiter will favour those crazy enough to pursue a dream. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Other worlds are projected in golden light on the movie screen of the mind, but foreign places that seem charged with the magic of possibility may provide less promise than what you have at home. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’ve been nice, sporting and polite. Be assertive so the less qualified can be respectfully eliminated from the game, free to pursue more fitting positions. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): The truth isn’t yours to determine or discover today, so you don’t even have to worry about it. To serve the well-being of all, focus on what is useful and what isn’t. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Status quo may seem fine, but it won’t be next week. Start looking for ways to expand your horizons. Professional organisations, classes and online research are favoured. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Once you put in the mirror time, dress appropriately and check in with your heart to make sure you’re coming from the right place, you’ll proceed without worrying what people think about you. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Many care. Fewer turn this into an action. You are ultimately the one who will be nurtured by your nurturing efforts. Jump in and involve yourself where it seems you have much to contribute. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Among the treasure trove of insights by the great thinker Aristotle is the one in which he suggests that excellence is a habit. You know this instinctively, which is why you won’t let the little things slide today. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Not so easily impressed, you’re extremely selective about whom you like and follow. It takes an exceptional individual to inspire you, and you’ll encounter such an influence today. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): It’s safe to allow yourself to be seduced by the wonder of distances. Indeed, such an urge to explore has often been the saviour of mankind. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): The attitude you bring to what you do definitely changes your feelings about the work, but not only yours. It’s also a part of the experience of others, which will be well demonstrated this afternoon.

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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 is at least one fiveletter word.

TODAY’S GOALS: Good - 9 Excellent - 13

Previous solution: VOLATILE 10

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Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

DOYLE, Diane Lesley – There will be a celebration of Diane’s life TOMORROW Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 2.30pm at the Ashburton Racecourse. Family and friends welcome. MUCKLE, Ivan Winston – On September 17, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Sandra, loved and respected father, father-in-law and Grandad of Craig, Angela, Grace, and Lachie. Messages to the Muckle family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Funeral details to follow.

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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.

Find out how you can help by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

Birthday Greetings Kayla Lynch Happy 2nd Birthday Kayla! Lots of love from Nana and Grandad.

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BRAVO 10am Beverly Hills Pawn 3 10:28 The Dish PGR 3 10:30 Clean House 11:30 Snapped 3 12:28 The Dish PGR 3 12:30 The Real Housewives Of Potomac 1:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 2:28 The Dish PGR 3 2:30 Bachelor Australia 3 3:30 Hoarders 3 4:30 The Profit 5:35 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 6:35 Undercover Boss 7:35 Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry 3 Tyler reads Omarosa and brings through instructions from her late fiancée; Carmen Electra’s sister comes through as Tyler brings much-needed closure. 8:35 Bachelor Australia 9:40 Below Deck – Mediterranean AO 10:43 The Dish PGR 3 10:45 Snapped 11:40 Mysteries And Scandals AO 3 12:35 Infomercials 3

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6:30 Kiddets 3 0 6:40 Darwin And Newts 0 6:50 Masha And The Bear 3 0 7am My Little Pony 3 0 7:25 Mysticons 3 0 7:50 Beyblade Burst Evolution 3 0 8:15 The Lion Guard 3 0 8:35 Doc McStuffins – Toy Hospital 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Seven Year Switch US PGR 12:40 America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 1:10 Judge Rinder 2:05 The New Adventures Of Old Christine 3 0 2:35 Home And Away 3 0 3:05 Shortland Street 3 0 3:35 Chuggington – Little Trainees 3 0 3:40 Kirby Buckets 3 0 4pm Fanimals 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 Young Sheldon PGR 0 8pm The Big Bang Theory 0 8:30 M The Hangover AO 2009 Comedy. Bradley Cooper. 0 10:35 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0

11pm 2 Broke Girls PGR 3 0 11:35 iZombie AO 3 0 12:25 Private Practice PGR 3 0 1:10 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:35 Infomercials 2:45 Stitchers AO 3 3:30 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 3 0 4:20 Judge Rinder 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

The Hangover

8:30pm on TVNZ 2

SKY 5 6am Jeopardy! PG 6:25 Wheel Of Fortune PG 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Survivor – Cagayan PG 8:05 Pawn Stars PG 8:30 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow M 9:20 Border Security M 9:45 NCIS MV 10:40 CSI – Miami MV 11:35 Jeopardy! PG Noon SmackDown MVC 2:10 Appalachian Outlaws M 3:05 Survivor – Cagayan PG 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Jeopardy! PG 5pm Wheel Of Fortune PG 5:30 Border Security M 6pm DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow M 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 NCIS MV 8:30 RBT MC 9:30 Real Prison Breaks MV 10:30 CSI – Miami MV 11:25 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow M

THURSDAY

12:20 Longmire 16V 1:20 Pawn Stars PG 1:50 Real Prison Breaks MV 2:40 RBT MC 3:30 CSI – Miami MV 4:20 Border Security M 4:45 NCIS MV 5:35 The Simpsons PG

THREE

PRIME

MAORI

6am The AM Show News, interviews, and humour to start the day. 9am The Café A lifestyle and entertainment show. 10am Infomercials 11:30 DailyMailTV News stories from around the globe. Noon Dr Phil AO 3 1pm The Block NZ PGR 3 0 2pm Wipeout 3 0 3pm Celebrity Name Game PGR 3:30 DailyMailTV 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm 4:30 Entertainment Tonight 5pm Family Feud Australia 5:30 Modern Family 3 Manny talks the family into taking the train to attend Dede’s wedding; Claire and Mitchell work on a toast. 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Project 7:30 The Block NZ PGR 0 8:30 Gogglebox NZ AO Show where viewers are taken into a diverse selection of Kiwi living rooms to watch some of the country’s sharpest armchair critics laugh. 9:30 Hawaii Five-0 AO 0 10:30 Newshub Late

6am Codename – Kids Next Door 3 0 6:25 Duck Dodgers 3 6:50 The Penguins Of Madagascar 3 0 7:15 The Fairly Odd Parents 3 7:40 Johnny Test 8:05 Sanjay And Craig 3 8:30 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky And Dawn 3 8:55 Tiki Tour 3 0 9:20 Jeopardy 3 9:50 The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 3 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Escape To The Country 3 12:40 Bones PGR 3 0 1:35 Mad About You PGR 3 2:05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3:30 Jeopardy 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 5pm Frasier 3 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm American Restoration 3 0 6:30 Pawn Stars 3 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Ultimate Fishing 0 8:30 Classic Albums – Carly Simon PGR 0 9:45 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away AO 10:45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR

11pm SVU AO 3 The daughters of a famous author believe their elderly father is being abused by his much younger wife. 0 11:55 Infomercials

11:45 The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news. 12:15 Closedown

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREATS

6:55 A New York Christmas MLS 2016 Romance. Ross McCall, Jaime Ray Newman. 8:25 Moonlight MVLSC 2016 Drama. Mahershala Ali, Trevante Rhodes. 10:15 Baywatch 16VLSC 2017 Comedy. Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron. 12:10 My Cousin Rachel PGVL 2017 Drama. Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin. 1:55 Suburbicon MVLC 2017 Comedy. Matt Damon, Julianne Moore. 3:40 A New York Christmas MLS 2016 Romance. Ross McCall, Jaime Ray Newman. 5:10 A Dangerous Arrangement MC 2015 Thriller. Tamara Duarte, Mikhail Basmadjian, Larissa Bonaci. 6:35 Wonder PGL 2017 Drama. Jacob Tremblay. 8:30 The House 16VLSC 2017 Comedy. Faced with their daughter’s expensive college tuition, two straight-laced suburbanites set up an illegal casino in a friend’s basement. Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler. 10pm The Foreigner 16VLSC 2017 Action. Jackie Chan, Katie Leung. 11:50 Holiday Joy PG 2017 Comedy. Bailee Madison, French Stewart.

7:40 Thirteen Days ML 2000 Drama. Kevin Costner, Bruce Greenwood. 10:05 Zookeeper PGL 2011 Comedy. Kevin James, Rosario Dawson. 11:45 Unbreakable MV 2000 Thriller. Bruce Willis, Samuel L Jackson. 1:30 Tears Of The Sun 16VL 2003 Drama. Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci. 3:30 Are We Officially Dating? 16LS 2014 Romantic Comedy. Zac Efron, Michael B Jordan. 5:05 The Bourne Ultimatum MV 2007 Action. Matt Damon, Joan Allen, Julia Stiles. 7pm Alan Partridge – Alpha Papa MVL 2013 Comedy. Radio host Alan Partridge has a chance to boost his sagging career by serving as liaison between the police and his former co-host, Pat, who has taken hostages at their radio station. Steve Coogan, Colm Meaney, Tim Key. 8:30 Selma MVL 2015 Drama. The story of Martin Luther King jr’s campaign to secure equal voting rights for black people. David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson. 10:40 And So It Goes MS 2014 Romance. Diane Keaton, Michael Douglas.

1:20 A Dangerous Arrangement MC 2015 Thriller. Tamara Duarte, Mikhail Basmadjian, Larissa Bonaci. 2:45 Wonder PGL 2017 Drama. Jacob Tremblay. 5:05 The House 16VLSC 2017 Comedy.

12:15 I Am Legend MV 2007 Drama. Will Smith, Alice Braga. 1:55 Are We Officially Dating? 16LS 2014 Romantic Comedy. 3:30 Nothing But Trailers MVLSC 4am Selma MVL 2015 Drama.

THURSDAY

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CHOICE

6:30 Takaro Tribe 3 6:40 Nga Papara Kapi 3 7:10 Kia Mau 3 7:20 Potae Pai 7:30 Pipi Ma 3 7:40 Pukana 7:50 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 8am Te Kaea 3 8:30 Kawekorero 3 9am Whanau Living 3 9:30 Cam’s Kai 3 10am Kai With Anne Thorp 3 10:30 Hip-Hop New Zealand Nationals 3 11am Te Waipounamu 3 Noon Toa – Toa O Aotearoa PGR 3 12:30 Find Me A Maori Bride PGR 3 1pm Nanakia PGR 3 1:30 Te Mana Kuratahi – Primary Schools Kapa Haka 3 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Takaro Tribe 3 3:10 Nga Papara Kapi 3 3:40 Kia Mau 3 3:50 Potae Pai 3 4pm Pipi Ma 3 4:10 Pukana 3 4:20 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 4:30 Sign High 3 5pm Marae PGR 2 5:30 Te Kaea 6pm Polyfest Kapa Haka 6:30 Te Kaea 3 2

6am Tiny House Nation 7am Grand Tours Of The Scottish Islands 7:30 Love Nature – Land Of Primates 8:30 Cash Cowboys 9:30 Food Safari 10am Healthy Food Guide 10:30 Posh Pawn 11:30 Property Brothers At Home – Drew’s Honeymoon House 12:30 My Dream Home 1:30 Who Were The Greeks 2:30 Escape To The Chateau – DIY 3:30 Love Nature – Great Bear Stakeout 4:30 Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club Jimmy and Jamie want to see if they can beat the Belgians at their own game, by making a better beer. 5:30 Best Of American Pickers Frank pays a hefty price when he gambles on a vintage train set. 6:30 Strippers – Cars For Cash

7pm Kawekorero 7:30 Supercar Megabuild 7:30 He Kakano 8:30 Surviving America Jade catches up with Anna 9:30 Fishy Business Coddington; a visit to Te Adam Clancey leads a team Parapara Gardens to help of anglers and divers on Burnside Primary School with fishing adventures around its maara kai. New Zealand and the world. 8pm Moving Out 10:30 Fishing Expedition 8:30 F Tales From The Trails Amazonia 9:30 #whiuatepatai AO 10pm Waka Huia 3 10:30 Te Matatini – Revisited 3 11pm Te Kaea 3 11:30 Kawekorero 3 Midnight Closedown

SKY SPORT 1 6am Rugby – The Championship (HLS) All Blacks v South Africa. 6:30 Rugby – The Championship (HLS) Australia v Argentina. 7am The Breakdown 8am Rugby – Farah Palmer Cup (HLS) Round Three. 8:30 AFL Weekly Highlights 9am Golf – PGA Tour The Ally Challenge. 10am Golf – Web.com Tour Albertsons Boise Open. 11am Golf – European Tour KLM Open Event. 11:30 Netball – Quad Series (RPL) Silver Ferns v South Africa. 1pm Cycling – La Vuelta Stage 21. 1:30 Chronicle Of A Champion Golfer 2:30 Golf Central 3:30 Golf – Web.com Tour Albertsons Boise Open. 4:30 Golf – European Tour KLM Open Event. 5pm Rugby – Farah Palmer Cup Round Three. 5:30 The 1014 Rugby Show 6pm The Breakdown 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 L Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Manawatu v Tasman. 9:30 L Netball – Quad Series Australia v England. 11:30 Rugby – Farah Palmer Cup Round Three.

THURSDAY

Midnight Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Manawatu v Tasman. 12:30 The 1014 Rugby Show 1am The Breakdown 2am Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (RPL) Manawatu v Tasman. 4am Rugby – Guinness Pro 14 5am Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Manawatu v Tasman. 5:30 The 1014 Rugby Show

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

11pm Strippers – Cars For Cash 11:30 Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club Midnight Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 12:30 Auction Kings 1am American Pickers Best Of 2am Love Nature – Great Bear Stakeout 3am Who Were The Greeks 4am Fishy Business 5am Supercar Megabuild

SKY SPORT 2 6:55 L Football – UEFA Champions League 9am The Back Page 10am NRL 360 11am NRL Try Time Noon The Fan 1pm Super League Fulltime 1:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Semi-final One – Sharks v Panthers. 2pm Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Semi-final Two – Rabbitohs v Dragons. 2:30 Rugby – The Championship (HLS) All Blacks v South Africa. 3pm Rugby – The Championship (HLS) Australia v Argentina. 3:30 Netball – Quad Series (RPL) Silver Ferns v South Africa. 5pm Serie A – Full Impact 5:30 NRL 360 6:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) 7pm The Fan 8pm Super League Fulltime 8:30 NRL 360 9:30 League Life 10pm Michael Ennis The Greatest 10:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Semi-final One – Sharks v Panthers. 11pm Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Semi-final Two – Rabbitohs v Dragons. 11:30 NRL 360

THURSDAY

12:30 Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Semi-final One – Sharks v Panthers. 2:30 Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Semi-final Two – Rabbitohs v Dragons. 4:30 L Football – UEFA Champions League 19Sep18

DISCOVERY 6:35 Gold Rush PG 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG NHRA; ‘55 Pink Caddy, Part 2. 9:10 Homestead Rescue PG When Cows Attack. 10am What On Earth? PG Forbidden City of Inca Gold. 10:50 MythBusters PG Rock ’n’ Roll Road Rage. 11:40 Swamp Murders M While She Lay Sleeping. 12:30 Murder Comes To Town M Lookin’ for Souls to Steal. 1:20 Murder Chose Me M 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 How Do They Do It? PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG Viking Voyage. 4:45 Outback Opal Hunters 5:40 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG 1971 Dodge Scat Pack Challenger, Part 1. 6:35 Deadliest Catch – The Bait PG Surviving Winter’s Wrath. 7:30 Deadliest Catch PG 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Outback Opal Hunters PG 10:15 Railroad Australia PG 11:05 Naked And Afraid M Curse Of The Swamp, Part 2. 11:55 Murder Chose Me M Deadliest Sin.

THURSDAY

12:45 Murder Comes To Town M 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Homestead Rescue PG 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:20 How Do They Do It? PG 5:45 MythBusters PG

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Smithy sorely missed

Cleary signs for big bucks

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Mid Canterbury Rugby Union chief executive Ian Patterson and rugby development ofﬁcer Jason Ree try out the new seating options at the Ashburton Showgrounds. PHOTO ERIN TASKER 180918-ET-004

Bums on (comfy) seats BY ERIN TASKER

ERIN.T@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Mid Canterbury rugby fans can now sit in comfort right up close to the action for Mid Canterbury’s home Heartland Championship games. Ten new banks of portable seating have arrived at the Ashburton A&P Showgrounds, the home of the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union (MCRU), adding another 300 seating options for fans. MCRU chief executive Ian Patterson said old bleacher units

which had been used in the past had become uncompliant and the cost of potentially getting them refurbished had been high, so the union had sought funding to replace them. The union made a successful funding application to the Lion Foundation, and started doing their homework, eventually settling on an option that included three rows of seating on each bank. “The idea of these is that they are a bit more portable and can

be moved around a little bit more easily,” Patterson said. “The advantage of these is with their size, they can be put on an elevated platform for bigger games if needed.” They could also easily be moved to other venues and with the Heartland Championship’s finals weekend once again falling on the same weekend as the annual Ashburton A&P Show, that could come in handy. Last year when Mid Canterbury made the Heartland Champion-

ship Lochore Cup final the game had to be played at the Methven Domain and if the side was to make either the Meads Cup or Lochore Cup final this season, that was likely to be the case again. If Mid Canterbury was to play a final in Methven, the seating could easily be moved up the road. Patterson said the flexibility the seating provided also meant it could also be utilised by other groups in the community.

The new seating options added to the seating offered by the grandstand at the Ashburton Showgrounds, but the new seating brought people closer to the on-field action, situated right behind the fences along the side of the main oval. MCRU staff, with the help of Patterson’s daughter Tyra, had been busy putting the 10 banks of seating together over the past couple of weeks, with the last ones almost ready to welcome their first supporters.

White Ferns top-heavy with spin for upcoming T20s

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