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Methven reinsman Ricky May has been airlifted to hospital after collapsing while driving at Omakau races.

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No vacancy May airlifted at camp sites P2 to hospital

NZME lised by the local ambulance crews be- big part of Ricky’s life”. fore being flown to Dunedin hospital. “Ricky May commenced as a jun- One of New Zealand’s leading harness He was diagnosed as being in a crit- ior driver in the 1976/77 season with racing drivers, Methven’s Ricky May, ical condition and it was deemed too his first win coming on Ruling River has been rushed to Dunedin Hospital dangerous to airlift him immediately. (trained by father Terry) at Orari in No- after a shocking mid-race incident at The racing stewards who run the race vember 1976. Omakau yesterday. meeting confirmed May had suffered a “He had reasonable early success May collapsed in the sulky when driv- cardiac arrest and the remainder of the culminating in finishing fourth (14 win- ing favourite A G’s White Socks in front meeting was called off. ning drives) to Tony Herlihy in his final in the day’s feature race the Central Ota- May has reined nearly 3000 race win- season as a junior driver in the 1980/81 go Cup. ners in New Zealand, making him the season. May fell backwards seemingly un- third most successful driver in the in- “Ricky May is known for his coolness conscious in the sulky while the horse dustry’s history and has won our great- under pressure often producing a gem continued on and then fell to the track, est race, the New Zealand Trotting Cup of a drive to obtain victory.” all live in front of the big crowd and tel- seven times. His vast achievements include multi- evised around Australasia. The Omakau meeting is the small ple New Zealand Cups, Drivers Premier- The race was quickly called off and club’s only race meeting held on this ship, recording more than $2 million in New Year medical crews rushed to work on May. day annually. combined stakes winnings during the It is believed a young female driver, who May was added to the Addington Har- 2009/10 season, drove 105 winners in was not participating in the race, was ness Hall of Fame in 2013. the 2003/04 season, and drove six win- one of the first people to May’s side and His citation said he came from a ners in one night alone at Addington in on fairways performed CPR on him. prominent harness racing family, and 1991. P32 May spent over an hour being stabi- that harness racing had “always been a He has two sons and a daughter.

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■■CAMPGROUNDS BUSY ■■SLIPPERY ESCAPE Slippery ‘No vacancy’ sign goes up escape By Susan Sandys [email protected] Mid Canterbury campgrounds are enjoying a for boy busy holiday period as tourists stop over and others make the district a destination in itself. “We have the no vacancy sign out during the Christmas period, we are at maximum ca- in swing pacity,” said Vince Singh at the Rakaia Gorge camp site. The non-powered campground is run on a non-profit basis by the Rakaia Gorge Society Incorporated, which leases land on the river’s south side from the Ashburton District Coun- cil. It takes up to about 120 people, and camp- ers come from throughout New Zealand and the world to fish, hike, bike ride, horse ride, swim, relax, and take in the beautiful scenery. Among campers is Hellen Kroeger, a retired stain glass artist from Christchurch. The keen golfer and her small motorhome hit the road for weeks on end each summer, and the gorge is one of her favourite spots. Hellen Kroeger soaks up the sun and the views at the Rakaia Gorge. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 311219-SS-0018 “You meet more people when you are on your own,” she said. “There is just three or four unpowered sites bers in recent years. “Yesterday I had different neighbours to left for tonight,” she added. “We have loads of one or two nighters in Alan Burgess today, they knocked on my door and said do With the Ashburton Lakes up the road, as campervans who have just flown into New you want to come and share some coffee and well as Mt Sunday for Lord of the Rings fans, Zealand. It’s definitely a big market for us,” By Susan Sandys Christmas cake.” a community swimming pool down the road Nadine said. [email protected] Fellow campers Stu Cotty and wife Mari- and tennis courts next door, it was a paradise Rakaia Holiday Park and Motels co-owner Alongside the latest rescue equip- lyn of Southbridge have been spending their for many. Sandy Newell said over Christmas and New ment on Ashburton Volunteer summer vacation in the grounds for 15 years. Ashburton Holiday Park and Lodge also has Year she had guests from Germany, the Neth- Fire Brigade trucks, is a basic “Wood pigeons and bellbirds flutter around, new managers on deck – Jared and Nadine erlands, Belgium and Switzerland. household item worth its weight this is just a beautiful spot,” Cotty said. Pink, who have been there since November 1. Many international visitors at this time in gold – dishwashing liquid. “The worst day fishing is still better than Nadine said the park was gearing up for its and throughout the year were “first night- Brigade members find many the best day at work, on a good day this is just busiest time of year, which was this month. last night” tourists, who chose to stay due to a use for the soapy mix, as they magical,” he said. He had just a few days ago “We have been steady,” she said of the the campground’s proximity to Christchurch did on New Year’s Eve when they caught a trout in the river, and was hoping to Christmas and New Year period. The park has airport. They were stopping by in their camp- had to extricate a child stuck in a soon break his 12-year salmon drought. almost 90 beds in backpackers, cabins, studio ervans on the way to and from southern des- swing. At Mt Somers Holiday Park, new owners and lodge facilities, as well as more than 35 tinations such as Lake Tekapo and Queens- The boy had been playing at a Georgie McLeod and husband Peter Peilua powered sites and more than 20 unpowered. town. Tinwald playground at the inter- are finding after leaving office jobs in Wel- As well as New Zealanders choosing the The Christmas New Year period had been section of Grove Place and Cath- lington and moving here with their two young park as their family summer holiday destina- busy, but she had not had to turn anyone erine Street. daughters, the quiet life has not been so quiet. tion, there had been growth in the number of away. “We have come close a couple of times, Chief Alan Burgess said the boy “We couldn’t really be any busier,” McLeod overseas residents stopping over, on the back but if they didn’t want powered sites they were had become stuck around his said yesterday. of rapid growth in international visitor num- fine,” she said. upper legs when the brigade was called about 1.30pm. Firefighters dismantled the swing, and then used the dish- washing liquid to aid a slippery Effluent leak at tourist hot spot manoeuvre out of the contrap- tion. Burgess said dishwashing liq- By Susan Sandys had been plagued with problems uid not only came in handy in [email protected] from the start. these types of situations, but also Tourists at the Rakaia Gorge on As well as the recent issue of at more serious incidents such as Inland Scenic Route 72 are being leakage, the new unit had been car crashes. greeted with smelly leakage from installed in the wrong spot, right It was used on damaged vehi- the ground near a campervan ef- near where day trippers parked cles to give lubrication between fluent disposal tank. their cars, meaning there was not surfaces to enable parts to be Rakaia Gorge campground enough room for large caravans moved around, such as in remov- manager Vince Singh is outraged and motorhomes to pull up to it. ing a windscreen to provide ac- at the problem, which he says Additionally, it was hard to find cess to trapped occupants. is not only unsightly, but also a due to poor signage. Meanwhile, Mid Canterbury health risk. Tourists were pulling up to the firefighters and police made it He estimates the disposal site, former disposal site at the side of through the New Year’s period on the river’s north side, is used public toilets, as there is a sign with few call-outs. by about 70 to 80 motorhomes there saying “Campervan Efflu- Hinds volunteer rural fire unit per day in the busy summer pe- ent Disposal Site”. However, the had two call-outs on New Year’s riod. disposal site here is no longer op- Eve, one to grass burning under- He believes brown water which erational and has been concreted neath a power pole, and a second has emerged from the ground over. As the sign remains there, about 10pm to extinguish a rub- around the underground tank is some people have just emptied bish fire. raw sewage. their effluent tank there onto the Sparks were becoming airborne He said he has phoned the Sel- Rakaia Gorge camp ground manager Vince Singh is appalled ground. from the fire and moving towards wyn District Council four times at leakage from a campervan effluent disposal site (behind The new unit is about 30 me- a pine plantation, so it was extin- since mid-December to report him to the right) at the busy tourist location. tres away, but is out of the line of guished as a precaution. the problem, but no-one had PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 311219-SS-0009 vision, behind the toilets, with no Ashburton firefighters come back to him. Pooled efflu- additional signage pointing peo- were called to a false alarm at ent remained around the area up onto a shingle vehicle ac- been causing problems due to ple in the right direction. Woodhams Woolstore yesterday and he believed the tank was cessway where tourists walked, overflowing. Selwyn District Council could at 6.23am, while Rakaia firefight- continuing to leak. and was also feeding into a creek “People shouldn’t be exposed not comment on all the issues by ers attended a medical call-out “I just find it unacceptable, raw which flowed into the Rakaia to raw sewage on holiday, and if deadline yesterday, due to rele- about 2pm on New Year’s Day. sewage flowing around a picnic River, where people fished and we are putting in new systems vant staff being on holiday. Police reported no major inci- spot, especially a major tourist swam. they should be systems that However, a spokesperson said dents in Mid Canterbury on New route, you can smell it, it’s not The tank was installed on the work,” Singh said. council staff had been sent to Year’s Eve, with a spokesperson nice,” he said. “You can see the river’s northern bank last year to While he had been happy to clean, establish the cause of the saying that overall police were flies and that, it’s filthy.” replace a former troublesome ef- see the council address the situ- leak and fix the problem the same pleased with crowd behaviours The leakage had reached right fluent station nearby which had ation with a new installation, it day the council was notified. across the country. News

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hen the final assembly for the year fair and never take sides.” Ashburton’s Judy Jemmett is retiring after a working was held at Ashburton Intermediate Before the arrival of current principal WSchool, it was also the final day of Brent Gray, Jemmett spent a year as acting life dedicated to education. She catches up with school life for deputy principal Judy Jem- principal, a new challenge and one she says mett. she enjoyed. Guardian reporter Sue Newman. In some ways it seems a long, long road Becoming a teacher might have been her since she started her teacher training in 1966 ambition but staying on at school was not as a 17-year-old, but in others it seems no what her parents had planned. time at all, she said. Her parents thought office work would be Over all those years, however, there’s the best option and they were keen for her to never been a moment when she hasn’t loved leave school at the end of Year 10. Jemmett the opportunity to spend her working day had other ideas. with youngsters, when she’s lost the love of “I’ve got Win Daniels (head mistress) to teaching. thank for my going back to school for anoth- If deciding to be a teacher was easy, decid- er year. She convinced my father to allow me ing to retire was not. to go back for another year.” “It’s been very hard to make the decision At the end of that year Jemmett was only to retire, it took two years. I’d planned never 16 but knew it was now or never if she want- to still be there in my 70s but here I am,” she ed to train as a teacher. said. “I had to go before a panel and they asked And at 71, Jemmett believes she’s done if I wasn’t accepted would I apply again with classroom time, but admits there’s a the next year. I said no, I’ve already had my chance the odd spot of relieving might tempt bonus year back at school. If I don’t get in I’ll her back. be in an office.” She trained at a time when you were paid She was accepted and from day one of to train, with the trade off, of a five-year training loved everything about teaching. bond. Leave before your time was up and Now with her full-time career wrapped up, you paid back some of that money. Jemmett says she prefers to say she’s ‘refiz- “I didn’t break my bond, but I think I’ve ing’ rather than retiring. more than paid it back,” she said. “One door closed but another will open, All of her teaching years have been spent there are other opportunities out there. For in Ashburton schools, with Allenton her first me age is absolutely immaterial and now I’ll appointment. have time to do the things I haven’t had time “After five years I stopped and had my for before.” children but during that time I retrained as a That includes enjoying working in her pre-school supervisor for playcentre because large garden, something she’s had to do a I couldn’t just do nothing,” she said.. superficial race around at weekends in the Five years later, with three children, one past. And there will be more time to read, do of whom was a baby, Jemmett said she was puzzles and she’s hoping there will be more doing a variety of jobs to keep busy. Idle time overseas travel in the future as well. didn’t sit easily and she was tempted back “And if I miss teaching I’ll possibly do into teaching with a relieving position at some relieving – dangerous words. I won’t Ashburton Intermediate. know if I’ll miss it until the kids go back to That was 1979 and the beginning of what school. Right now it just feels like what it is, would stretch to a 40-year association with the school holidays.” the school that has taken her from reliever, Holiday break aside, Jemmett knows she’s to part-timer to full-timer and to deputy cut ties. Her keys have been handed in, her principal. desk tidied and it’s time for new ventures. “I guess I’ve devoted myself to education “I take my hat off to all the teachers. This really and I love the intermediate kids, the is more than a career, it’s a dedication and a emerging adolescents. It’s a special age,” she commitment. You’re always thinking about said. school and all good teachers spend time re- One of her teaching highlights was setting flecting on what they could do and what they up a special needs unit at the intermediate could do better.” just prior to becoming deputy principal in Teachers might not receive the financial 2006. And she’s always retained a passion for rewards they should today, but that didn’t working with children with challenges. take away from the knowledge that every “It’s very rewarding and I love these kids teacher was doing one of life’s most impor- Judy Jemmett is retiring after a working life dedicated to education. in spite of them doing things wrong, all kids tant jobs, preparing youngsters for life, she PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 171219-SN-0007 make mistakes. You just have to be firm and said.

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A spate of suspicious fires kept firefighters busy including this one on Peter Fire investigator, Bevan Findlay inspects a burnt out home in Chertsey follow- Street. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN ing a house fire. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Busy year for firefighters

The year 2019 delivered another busy year for firefighters across the district. Reporter Jaime Pitt-MacKay takes a look back at the major events of the year.

number of serious house fires dom- inated Mid Canterbury headlines in A2019 while burn-offs kept firefighters on their toes once again. The district moved into a restricted fire season at the start of February, meaning all fires required a permit from Fire and Emergency New Zealand, with the district serving as a test area for a new online per- mitting system. Also in February, it was a fire outside of the district that grabbed headlines, with the Pigeon Valley fire burning massive areas of land near Nelson. A number of firefighters from the Ash- burton District did their bit to help fight the fires, part of the hundreds of firefight- ers that worked to control the blaze over a number of weeks. Later in January about two hectares of stubble and a tractor and baler went up in smoke after the machinery caught fire, one of the more significant vegetation fires to hit the district as the summer wrapped up. The first of a number of house fires that caused heavy damage in the Ashburton District hit in April when a newlywed cou- ple’s house burned down. The homeowner had come back from a trip away and lit a scented candle and took the dog out for a run for 20 minutes, com- ing home to find the house on fire. “The homeowner has done the right thing straight away by calling 111, but he has then gone inside to attempt to find their wedding dress and rescue the cat, which is a big no-no,” fire risk manage- ment officer Bevan Findlay said. “By the time he had gotten back out of the house the whole place was fully ablaze, The iconic Brown Pub in Methven caught fire in July, grabbing national attention. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN so the big two lessons from this are, do not leave candles unattended and do not ever go back inside a building that is on fire.” At around 4pm they still had seven crews Firefighters were called to the empty what of an anomaly for firefighters. In May there were two suspicious house on the scene who had brought the fire house on Peter Street at 8.30pm on May 21. Another fire that made headlines was fires within a week of each other, while a under control and were extinguishing the Several crews battled the fire, and were a blaze that threatened Methven’s iconic farmhouse in Hatfield was also destroyed last of the fire, he said. at the scene for around two hours. watering hole, the Brown Pub. by fire. A day later firefighters were called to a Ashburton Fire Chief Alan Burgess said The fire took place on the morning of On May 15 fire crews from Ashburton, fire at a Cambridge Street property. the fire was well involved when they began July 2 and was responded to by fire crews Rakaia, Pendarves and Lauriston respond- The fire was deemed suspicious, and fighting it, and that the style of the building from Methven, Ashburton, Rakaia and ed to the fire in the Hatfield area. was followed by another suspicious fire on made fighting the fire a challenge. Christchurch. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand Peter Street less than a week later. “It had false ceilings so it was a bit of a The Brown Pub fire was believed to have spokesman said the house on Hatfield While police carried out investigations in challenge to get the thing out,” he said. been caused by a chimney fire, and kept Overdale Road was well ablaze when fire relation to both fires, there was no evi- Burgess said at the time that having the main street of Methven closed for most crews arrived. dence to support that the fires were linked. three house fires within a week was some- of the day. Our people

www.guardianonline.co.nz Friday, January 3, 2020 Ashburton Guardian 5 Christmaswishes for the elderly 2019 Motorbike wishes

Brownie’s Christmas wish was to take him for a spin. lous in traditional motorbike gear go for a ride on a Harley and local Having to work around the odd of a black crash helmet and leather Harley-Davidson enthusiast Baldy shower or two caused a slight Harley jacket. Graham was happy to help. headache but nothing that Baldy The pair had a ball, looking like Brownie thought all his Christ- couldn’t handle. extras from the movie Easy Rider mases had come at once when Brownie was soon parked up on as they cruised the streets of Ash- Baldy rumbled up his driveway to the back of the bike, looking fabu- burton.

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Beautiful cupcakes

The cupcakes baked for Dawn Lucking by Jessica Hopkins were simply amazing. Dawn could not believe her eyes when an Ashburton Guardian staff representative dropped them off to her. Jessica would have deliv- ered the baking in person, but between her work commit- ments and Dawn’s schedule it proved too difficult. The brightly coloured mor- Irene Duff with Jim and Daphne Allison. sels would have made a col- ourful addition to Dawn’s Christmas, which she shared Christmas cake to enjoy on Christmas Day with family. Unbeknownst to Daphne Allison, hus- has always been a big part of her life and band Jim had put their names down for she carries on the tradition in her own Right – Dawn Lucking with some home baking through Park Street. house. her cupcake gift. It was tears of joy all round when Irene “My mum passed away this year, so I Duff turned up on their doorstep, Christ- am just doing what she would have done. mas cake in hand. She was always one to help out others.” Irene said, “I read it in the paper and Irene’s baking abilities are legendary. A thought, that would be a nice thing to do.” few years ago Irene, together with Leanne Irene comes from a big family, who are Holmes, took out the inaugural Methven often together around the dinner table. Master Chef title, so the Allisons were sure Sharing food with family and friends to enjoy their Christmas cake.

Lynette (right) with her two new friends Fletcher and Spencer Hampton. Estelle Jones with Katelyn Hogg. Making new friends at Christmas Cleaning windows for a clearer Christmas The Jones household was looking fabulous Not content with leaving it there Katelyn Greta Hampton, plus her boys Fletcher and tions with Lynette.” for Christmas Day. visited two more homes, Bruce Mitchell Spencer, dropped off some baking to Ash- They all got on so well the trio assured Christmas wish granter Katelyn Hogg and Janet Clinton both had Christmas win- burton resident Lynette. Lynette they will visit again in the New made light work of removing dust and dirt dow cleaning on their wish lists for 2019, Greta had this to say about their visit: Year. from the windows of Estelle and Mervyn’s and again it was Katelyn to the rescue. “What a pleasure it was to visit Lynette to- “Thank you for the opportunity to help Ashburton home. In no time flat she had finished both day, what a lovely lady. Fletcher and Spen- brighten the day of someone in the com- The pair were very grateful to Katelyn for houses. She then headed home to have a cer so enjoyed it and had lovely conversa- munity,” Greta said. all her hard work. cool drink and a well-earned rest. News

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■■AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRES In brief Unexplained death An unexplained New Year’s Day death is the subject of a police SI glaciers turn brown investigation after several people were found unwell at an address in Hamilton. Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders said NZME police received a report that The “caramelised” snow near multiple people were unwell at Icy white glaciers on New Zea- Franz Josef Glacier is caused by an address on Casey Avenue land’s South Island have turned dust from the bushfires. around 3.20am on Wednesday. a concerning shade of caramel as PHOTO SUPPLIED One person was found dead at a result of the bushfires burning the property and three others in New South Wales and Victoria. taken to Waikato Hospital, one in Shocking photographs and a serious condition. Saunders said videos shared on social media a scene examination was expected over the past 48 hours show the to be completed yesterday and a impact of the drifting smoke on post-mortem examination would some of the country’s magnifi- also take place. Investigations were cent and usually pristine attrac- continuing and police inquiries tions. would continue, Saunders said. “We can actually smell the - NZME burning here in Christchurch,” a user by the name of Miss Roho Three injured at party said on Twitter overnight, news. com.au reports. Three people were taken to She shared a video of the thick hospital, four cars were smashed smoke up on the Tasman Glacier and a street was littered in broken in Mount Cook National Park, bottles and empty cans following 200km west of the South Island an out-of-control party on New city. Year’s Eve in Rotorua. Angry Another woman, Rachel, post- residents are left cleaning up the ed photos of the “caramelised mess after a party on Tui Road snow” near the iconic Franz Josef saw more than 100 people turn up, Glacier on January 1. ending with fights and cars being “It was white yesterday,” she badly damaged. One family, who wrote. lived near where the party was In satellite notes issued on The stream of haze is associat- of glaciers in the Mount Aspiring This time, the skies above New held, was caught in the crossfire, yesterday morning, the Bureau ed with a surface trough and cold National Park in New Zealand’s Zealand have turned shades of resulting in three of their cars of Meteorology said “exten- front, the Bureau said. Southern Alps coated “in a layer yellow, orange, grey and brown. being smashed and two of their sive smoke haze” has been seen It’s not the first time Australia’s of red” dust. The impact has been wide- family members being injured. across eastern NSW and Victoria weather has left its mark on the “It’s not uncommon to have spread and felt in Dunedin, Those hosting the party told the “and extends both northwards glaciers in recent weeks. this occur during periods of se- Oamaru, Ashburton and Kurow Rotorua Daily Post they tried to to Queensland and also extends In a blog post on her Young vere drought in eastern Austral- on the South Island, and Welling- do the right thing by warning from the north Central Coast of Adventuress website, Liz Carl- ia,” University of Queensland ge- ton and Auckland on the North neighbours they were having a NSW across the Tasman Sea”. son described the surreal sight ographer Hamish McGowan said. Island. party, but several people they didn’t know turned up and caused trouble. - NZME ■■WHITE ISLAND ERUPTION Pedestrian hit by a car A pedestrian is in a serious condition after being hit by a car in central Auckland. Police were Injured guide awake and talking called to the incident on Howe Street, between Hayden Street and Beresford Street Central, about NZME jured in the event. the lives of other victims of the every few days, some skin grafts, 1.45pm. A police spokeswoman He received burns to 80 per eruption. but because he has got very little said the pedestrian was in a Jake Milbank and his family are cent of his body and is in the in- They have told the Whakatane skin it is going to be a long, slow serious condition and had been taking it day by day as the young tensive care unit of Middlemore Beacon that they wanted to thank process, but he is going in to have taken to hospital. She described man undergoes frequent surger- Hospital. the community, the hospital staff all his dressings changed and the incident as having occurred in ies for the injuries he sustained in His mum, Janet, and dad, Ste- at Whakatane and Middlemore cleaned and checked.” a carpark. - NZME the eruption at Whakaari/White ve, have been by his side at the hospitals, the helicopter pilots “They are checking the work Island three weeks ago. hospital and are grateful to all and the White Island Tours crew. that they have done already, Child serious Milbank, who turned 19 on the those involved in the rescue and Steve Milbank said Jake was making sure there is no infection A child has been rushed to day of the eruption on December treatment of their son, saying awake and talking to them. and tidying him up,” Mrs Mil- Starship Hospital in a serious 9, was among those critically in- their efforts saved their boy and “He is still going for operations bank said. condition after a water incident at a popular Auckland beach. St John received a call for assistance ■■ROAD TOLL at Mission Bay at about 2.30pm yesterday. - NZME In critical condition 2019 road toll lower than previous years One person was taken to hospital in a critical condition after reportedly collapsing at a Bay RNZ those thoughts, saying the decrease is posi- identified by the NZ Transport Agency. Dreams park-and-ride bus stop in tive, but the number of dead is still “stagger- “[This year] marks the beginning of the Pāpāmoa. And a second person For the first time in six years, there was a re- ing”. government’s new 10-year road safety action has been found “seriously ill” on duction in the number of deaths on the road “I want to acknowledge and thank all our plan, focused on greater investment in safety the side of the road elsewhere in last year. emergency response professionals who deal upgrades, driver training, enforcement, and Pāpāmoa. A St John spokeswoman At the end of the year 353 people had died first-hand with the trauma on our roads and safer speed limits.” said one patient was being taken on the roads, a drop of 24 compared to 2018’s work to save lives on a daily basis,” Lees-Gal- Venables said the police would continue to to Tauranga Hospital, at 12.40pm road toll of 377. loway said. focus on the key factors that led to people dy- yesterday. A passer-by said there Assistant commissioner for road policing, “During this busy holiday period I encour- ing on the road. was a Bay Dreams park-and-ride Sandra Venables, said the drop was good age everyone to stay focused, be patient and “These are not wearing restraints, being bus stop “teeming with people” news, but the loss of life was still far too high. drive according to the conditions every time impaired or distracted, and speed,” she said. across the road an unmanned Gull “It is promising to see after years of death they travel. I really want everyone to arrive “January is one of our highest risk months service station. An ambulance and and serious injuries increasing on New Zea- home safely from their holiday destinations.” on the roads as so many people are still on a police car were at the scene. A land roads, it is starting to turn around,” Ven- Lees-Galloway said road safety is a key pri- holiday; travelling around visiting loved ones Fire and Emergency New Zealand ables said. “But this number is still no com- ority for the government. and making the most of their time off over spokesman said it was a medical fort to the people who have lost loved ones on “This year more safety upgrades, like side the summer. We want all road users to do this event, so he had no comment to our roads.” and median crash barriers, will be rolled out safely, and not end up in hospital, or worse, make on the matter. Duty Minister Iain Lees-Galloway echoed across the 3000km of high-risk state highway the mortuary.” - NZME Opinion

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OUR VIEW Call for show of leadership

nvironmental issues on ever it was in a strikingly beauti- earth-shattering announcement conservatives... now, the conserv- the political scene do not ful area which provided unique – that under his leadership there atives, what do they go on about? Ealways capture the public’s habitat. would be no dam. So everyone They are always talking about imagination. Stunning full-page colour pho- knew that if they elected him, family values. What is the greatest However, as 2019 came to a tographs of the area featured in quite simply the Gordon River, obligation that politicians of close in Australia, there was huge Susan Sandys campaign group advertisements which has the Franklin River as its every party have towards their interest in climate change, and SENIOR REPORTER in newspapers, something which tributary, would not be dammed. families now? To their kids, their just what action political leaders was rare at the time, and protests It was the moment that helped grandkids and their kids? It is that are taking. gained momentum throughout bring down the Liberal-National we take action to pass on to them Prime Minister Scott Morrison across as weak and ineffective. the country. During the cam- Coalition government at the 1983 a planet which is inhabitable, has come across as complacent, As an Australian myself, the paign, the location became a election, and set the scene for a viable and enjoyable.” saying – yes we are taking action, situation takes me back to the World Heritage Area, and there landslide victory and new Hawke Right now, our thoughts and but we will not be doing anything early 1980s, when another en- was even a hit song released Government to lead Australia prayers are with Australians as more than what we are already vironmental issue captured the about it – Let the Franklin Flow. through to 1991. they grapple through the most doing. nation’s imagination to a similar Prime Minister Malcom Fraser Many years later, in 2008, longest and harshest of bushfire In the face of real anxiety grow- degree. listened to protestors but was Hawke had some prophetic seasons. ing amongst the public in cities It was the proposed Franklin non-committal on any refusal to words when he expressed frus- And we can only hope and suffocating in smoke, not to men- Dam in Tasmania. The Tasmani- damming, as was at first his rival, tration at conservatives playing pray that they get the leadership tion towns and suburbs desper- an Hydro Electric Commission leader of the Labour Party Bob politics on the issue of global they so desperately seek on the ately trying to ward off looming wanted to dam the Gordon River Hawke. warming. environmental issues which are fire-fronts, this response came to generate hydroelectricity, how- But Hawke then made an “I want to plead with the related to the crisis.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Friday, January 3, the third day of 2020. There are 363 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On January 3, 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower announced the United States was formally terminating diplomatic and consular relations with Cuba. On this date: In 1777, Gen. George Washington’s army routed the British in the Battle of Princeton, New Jersey. In 1833, Britain seized control of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. (Almost 150 years later, Argentina seized the islands from the British, but Britain took them back after a 74-day war.) In 1868, Japan’s Meiji Restoration re-established the authority of the emperor and heralded the fall of the military rulers known as shoguns; the upheaval paved the way for Japan’s drive toward becoming a modern power. In 1930, the first New Zealand- made ‘talkie’ was screened. Coubray-tone News, the work of the inventive Ted Coubray, had its first public screening at Auckland’s Plaza Theatre. In 1938, the March of Dimes campaign to fight polio was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who himself had been afflicted with the crippling disease. In 1967, Jack Ruby, the man who shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of different building in the town of pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor, Washington Post columnist singer Nichole Nordeman is President John F. Kennedy, died Monroe about three weeks after and was fined.) Jamal Khashoggi. Seven people, 48. Musician Thomas Bangalter in a Dallas hospital. the massacre that had claimed Five years ago: Boko Haram including five Louisiana children is 45. Actor Jason Marsden is In 1977, Apple Computer was the lives of 20 first-graders and extremists kidnapped about 40 in a church van who had been 45. Actress Danica McKellar is incorporated in Cupertino, six educators. boys and young men and killed headed for Disney World, 45. Actor Nicholas Gonzalez is California, by Steve Jobs, Steve Ten years ago: The US closed scores of soldiers in a bold attack were killed in a fiery crash on 44. Singer Kimberley Locke is Wozniak and Mike Markkula Jr. its embassy in Yemen, citing on a multinational military base Interstate 75 in Florida. 42. Actress Kate Levering is 41. In 1990, ousted Panamanian leader ongoing threats by the al- in northern Nigeria. Today’s birthdays: Actor Actress Nicole Beharie is 35. Manuel Noriega surrendered to Qaida branch linked to the One year ago: China’s space Dabney Coleman is 88. Singer- Pop musician Mark Pontius is 35. US forces, 10 days after taking failed Christmas Day bombing programme achieved a lunar songwriter-producer Van Dyke Rhythm-and-blues singer Lloyd refuge in the Vatican’s diplomatic attempt of a US airliner headed milestone by landing a probe Parks is 77. Musician Stephen is 34. Pop-rock musician Nash mission. to Detroit; Britain also shuttered on the mysterious “dark” side Stills is 75. Rock musician John Overstreet is 34. Actor Alex D. In 2000, the last new daily Peanuts its embassy. A Rutgers University of the moon; a side that had Paul Jones is 74. Actress Victoria Linz is 31. strip by Charles Schulz ran in doctoral student breached been observed many times Principal is 70. Actor-director Mel Thought for today: “Not all 26-hundred newspapers. security at Newark Liberty from lunar orbit but never up Gibson is 64. Actress Shannon who wander are lost.” — J.R.R. IIn 2013, students from Sandy Hook Airport to kiss his girlfriend close. Saudi Arabia said it would Sturges is 52. Actor John Ales is Tolkien, English author (born this Elementary School in Newtown, goodbye, prompting a six-hour seek the death penalty against 51. Jazz musician James Carter date in 1892, died in 1973). Connecticut, reconvened at a shutdown. (Haisong Jiang later five suspects in the slaying of is 51. Contemporary Christian - AP News retrospect 2019

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■■AUSTRALIA Bushfire horror grows

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Seventeen people are missing in the state of Victoria due to the Australian bushfires, Premier Daniel Andrews has said. In an update to media yesterday, he also confirmed there has been a death. There are now 10 watch and act warn- ings in place across the state, the second highest warning level, and about 50 fires New photo of Archie are still burning. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have “I’m sad to have to report that there are shared a new photo of baby Archie and at least 17 people that at this stage we can- a highlight reel of 2019. The post, shared not account for,” Daniels said. on the Sussex Royal Instagram page “Their whereabouts is unknown to us, features a heartfelt message from the plus there is one person confirmed as de- royal couple and is accompanied by a ceased. Coldplay song. “Wishing you all a very “Whilst Victoria Police have not been Happy New Year and thanking you for through the official identification process- continued support! We’ve loved meeting es, it is clear that the Roberts family have so many of you from around the world identified Mr Roberts and we send our and can’t wait to meet many more of you condolences to their family and the Bu- from around the world and can’t wait chan community to whom he was so well- to meet many more of you next year,” a known and very highly regarded. statement from Harry and Meghan read. “As we get further information we’ll up- The unseen photo shows baby Archie date you, I don’t propose to go through the A tender from HMAS Choules motors through smoke haze off the coast of Mal- wearing a grey beanie with two pom- 17 different location. That doesn’t serve poms, an anorak and boots. - AP any purpose. lacoota, Australia, yesterday. PHOTO AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE VIA AP “They are from East Gippsland, from a number of smaller communities across much-needed supplies. 9.30am. East Gippsland. Authorities are hoping to airlift people It’s understood between 500 and 1000 “That number may grow or indeed peo- in need of medical assistance with hopes people were taken from the fire-ravaged ple may report to authorities or we can get there will be more evacuations by sea to- town yesterday. to them either via mobile phone coverage day. Authorities have less than 24 hours to or getting people into those communities. The naval ship has the capacity to fit move the thousands of people stranded on “It may be some of those people are safe 1000 people however there are around the NSW South Coast who face a humani- but we hold very significant fears for the 4000 people still stranded in Mallacoota. tarian crisis amid looming horror fire con- welfare of anybody who is missing at this Blackhawk helicopters are also on their ditions. time.” way to Mallacoota to assist. Bushfire-ravaged communities in south- Chris Hemsworth As the defence force arrives in the Hundreds are being plucked to safety in ern NSW will continue to try to assess the fire-ravaged community of Mallacoota, the fire-ravaged town of Mallacoota in east damage after seven lives and at least 176 Hemsworth eyes NY soldiers sent to rescue the stranded thou- Gippsland. homes were lost. sands are facing issues themselves. HMAS Choules arrived off the coast yes- Officials said the crisis is developing be- Aussie star Chris Hemsworth has been HMAS Choules is anchored around terday morning from Sydney and the first cause there’s no fuel, no food and no pow- shopping for a potential New York City 1.5km offshore and is loaded with recovery craft was spotted shortly after er. apartment, with the actor eyeing a penthouse valued at more than NZ$17 million. The New York Post report the Avengers star inspected a penthouse at ■■GERMANY the Beekman Residences that’s selling for US$12.49 million (NZ$17.92 million). The 36-year-old lives in a huge mansion in Dozens of apes and monkeys killed in zoo fire Byron Bay with wife, Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, and their three children, but the family are on the hunt for another home AP night sky shortly after midnight Wednes- than 30 animals — including five orangu- in the Big Apple. The whopping 3554 day near the Krefeld Zoo, Gerd Hop- tans, two gorillas, a chimpanzee and sev- square-foot apartment in the Financial A fire raced through a zoo in western Ger- pmann, the city’s head of criminal police, eral monkeys — were killed, as well as fruit District in Lower Manhattan contains many in the first few minutes of the new said. bats and birds. three bedrooms and four bathrooms. year, killing more than 30 animals, includ- “People reported seeing those sky lan- Only two chimpanzees were able to be - AP ing apes, monkeys, bats and birds, author- terns flying at low altitude near the zoo rescued from the flames by firefighters. ities said. and then it started burning,” Hoppmann They suffered burns but are in stable con- Police said paper sky lanterns launched said. He said investigators also found used dition, zoo director Wolfgang Dressen said. nearby to celebrate the arrival of 2020 were lanterns on the ground that hadn’t burned The zoo said the Gorilla Garden, which probably to blame. entirely. is near its devastated Ape House, didn’t go Several witnesses saw cylindrical paper The zoo near the Dutch border said its up in flames and that gorilla Kidogo and lanterns with little fires inside flying in the entire ape house burned down and more six other members of his family are alive.

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Michelle Williams Sixteen dead, five wounded in prison riot Michelle Williams engaged Michelle Williams is reportedly engaged AP The melee broke out yesterday and the Camberos said. He did not offer a possi- to Thomas Kail. The 39-year-old actress prison was brought under control quickly, ble motive, but such killings frequently is set to marry the Tony Award-winning At least 16 inmates in a central Mexi- according to a statement from the state se- involve score settling between rival cartel director, and the loved-up couple are co prison were killed and five more were curity agency. members or a battle for control of the pris- also said to be expecting their first child wounded in a riot that closed out a violent Fifteen of the victims died at the prison on’s illicit business. together, according to People. Michelle - 2019 for the country, authorities said. and one died later at a hospital. Mexico has a long history of deadly pris- who already has a 14-year-old daughter Zacatecas state security secretary Ismael One prisoner was detained with a gun on clashes. In October, six inmates were called Matilda with the late Heath Camberos Hernández told local press that still in his possession and the other three killed in a prison in Morelos state. Ledger – and Thomas previously worked authorities confiscated four guns that they were found inside the prison, the state- In September, Nuevo Leon state closed together on the biographical miniseries believe were introduced to the Cieneguil- ment said. Camberos said not all of the the infamous Topo Chico prison, the site Fosse/Verdon. The loved-up couple were las state prison during prison visits yester- victims died from gunshot wounds. Some of many murders over the years. In Febru- recently spotted together in London, day. He said the prison had been searched were stabbed and others beaten with ob- ary 2016, 49 prisoners died there during ri- where Michelle has been shooting scenes for weapons recently and no guns were jects. oting when two factions of the Zetas cartel for Venom 2. - AP found. No guards or police were wounded, clashed. PropertyJanuary 3, 2020 & LIFESTYLE

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he ever-present Honda Jazz has always Sized either as a 6.2in or 6.8in system depend- been a popular kid in the sub-compact ing on the model you select, the Pioneer-sourced classroom, but it’s hard to ignore that unit sports a reverse camera, voice control, and its rival set is evolving at a rapid rate. Apple CarPlay as standard. The latest generation Swift is built The rest of our Jazz’s cabin reveals the other Ton a much newer set of bones. An all-new Yaris is notable 2020 update – splashes of orange. landing next year. Each model from the RS above this dosage of The Rio is packed with tech. visual Vitamin C. But, the Jazz still retains a loyal fan base. And it’s The addition might sound a little corny (or clear to see why. This Jazz, looking much like the fruity?) on paper, but it does the trick in revamp- last one, represents an update. ing a relatively dark cabin. The changes are mild, but well warranted. Orange stitching proudly frames the leath- At its core it’s mainly a tech and spec update. er-wrapped steering wheel and gear-knob, plastic Entry-level models – priced from $22,990 plus highlights feature on the door cards and pas- on-roads – come with Hill Start Assist, Emergency senger-side dash, and patches of cross-hatched Brake Assist (fully blown Autonomous Emergency orange fabric on the seats and doors weave it all Braking is sadly absent), and most importantly of together. all a new touchscreen infotainment system. The RS comes with the added bonus of re-cal- This is the jewel in the crown of the 2020 Jazz ibrated steering and sports suspension, which it update; a touchscreen that aims to make good for uses to good effect without compromising ride the infotainment sins of the past. quality. 16 Ashburton Guardian Friday, January 3, 2020 www.guardianonline.co.nz Charging into history rent Sutton believes his Chrysler Valiant Charger is a milestone car. “Todd Motors built only 98 cars. It was focused on Mit- Bsubishi then, we had the fuel crisis and New Zealand’s love of big six cylinders was ending as the Japanese took hold.” Mitsubishi correspondence confirmed his car was in the final batch of 10 built. “They never had a build date, only a fi- nalise date, and Mitsubishi confirmed they were never issued in sequence.” Paperwork also confirms: “This was the last Charger finalised, on August 24, 1976.” He’s had a few heated debates about that detail, but it’s a bit academic, as it seems this is the only VIN from the last 10 that’s still on the road. So, last Charger it is. Sutton bought it 11 years ago. “My dad was a J-Force vet, and when he returned after the end of occupation he became one of the early bonded licensed motor vehicle dealers.” something a bit safer than a car with sui- American Dodge Charger. with two spring systems, so for the second “We grew up with American cars. Dad cide doors. “Five-slot jelly-bean wheels from the barrel to kick in you have to push the ac- acquired the PMs’ cars – we had Norman He liked the shape of the Charger. period,” says Sutton. celerator hard.” Kirk’s, Rob Muldoon’s. He’d then on-sell. “It’s iconic, and I recall seeing them as I He upgraded the manifold and carb for He says it’s a very free-revving engine – it “We grew up in Chev Impalas, Ford Lim- grew up. I was looking for one of these and better performance. certainly sounds relaxed around town, it’s iteds, Pontiac Parisienne, the mainstay of found a genuine one-owner, 70,000km one There are some nice details in the car, idling at 1000rpm in fourth at 50km/h, so the ministerial fleet. in the South Island, but I hadn’t sold the like the flip-up vanity in the glovebox, and he’s usually in third below 55km/h – but Occasionally, rarely, a Chrysler-produced other car.” the hard-to-get curved mudflaps and rear change down in the four-speed manual, coupe came through and the build, the He found this one online. window louvres. press the accelerator pedal hard, and you quality, was better than GM or Ford.” “She was pretty rough.” There’s a large steering wheel but no can feel a cough as the second carb kicks in and it’s suddenly a different, and far more So, as an adult, Sutton focused on Chrys- He had to restore the• doors, Latest bonnet facelift and power steer. ler but he has also been the owner of a boot, and give it a full• paint 15,000km and panel. The “It doesn’t need it, it only weighs 1.4 aggressive beast. 1953 Willys Jeep station wagon and a 1947 paint was the only job• he 2.8Ldidn’t Turbo do himself. Diesel tons,” he says. Would he sell it? Windsor. He also had to rebuild the engine. The car is propelled by a 4.3-litre 186kW “Only at the right price! But I’ve got no “My wife was pregnant, and I wanted The wheels were factory steel, and the engine that he says isn’t thirsty. plans to, unless someone makes me an a classic that would be good for family; car now has Dodge alloys off a genuine “Well, I run a dual-barrel Holley carb offer I can’t refuse ...” NEW YEAR SPECIALS

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■■SMART DEVICES How to stop smart devices spying on you

AP Smart speakers such as Ama- review and delete your voice his- Online security cameras let you especially if you have prankster zon’s Echo and Google Home let tory, Amazon now lets you request check in on your pets or kids when kids – or teens who might want to Did someone invite a spy into your you check weather and appoint- automatic deletions after three you’re not home. Amazon’s Ring sneak someone in. home over the holidays? Maybe so, ments with simple voice com- or 18 months — but you need to doorbell lets you check who’s at About those tvs if a friend or family member gave mands. Fancier versions come set that up, and there’s no option the door without getting up. Many smart TVs and TV stream- you a voice-controlled speaker or with cameras and screens. to keep Amazon from saving your Here’s the rub: If you can view ing devices come with mics for some other smart device. Many of these devices listen command history at all. video on an app, it’s possible that voice-activated playback controls It’s easy to forget, but everything constantly for commands and Until recently, tech companies a skilled hacker can, too. and video search. That means from internet-connected speak- connect to corporate servers to allowed employees and contrac- When you use the same pass- having audio snippets transmit- ers with voice assistants such as carry them out. Typically, they tors to review the voice interac- word at multiple services, a hack- ted over the internet. The same Amazon’s Alexa to television sets will ignore private chatter and tions for quality control — and er stealing your password from warnings for smart speakers ap- with built-in Netflix can be always transmit sound recordings only some of those details leaked. Fol- one place can try it on the camera ply here. listening – and sometimes watch- when you trigger the device, such lowing a backlash, many compa- service, too. So don’t reuse pass- There’s a simple fix if you aren’t ing, too. As with almost all new as by pressing a button or speak- nies are at least making it clearer words. When available, enable using the internet features on technology, installing such devic- ing a command phrase like “OK and easier to opt out of human re- two-factor authentication, which your smart TV: Just don’t connect es means balancing privacy risks Google”. Some gadgets also have a view. Pay attention to your choic- requires you to enter a temporary the TV to your Wi-Fi in the first with the conveniences they offer. mute button to disable the micro- es. code sent as a text to ensure it’s place. Of course, this won’t work if The research firm IDC estimates phones completely. If you have kids, set up a pass- you. you’re not using a separate gadget worldwide shipments of 815 mil- But there’s no easy way for con- code for shopping if your speak- Again, you might want to turn for streaming video. lion smart speakers, security cam- sumers to verify those safeguards. er allows it. Otherwise, it can be the camera to face the wall when Toys that talk eras and other devices in 2019, up In one case, the Alexa assistant in child’s play for a kid to order toys you’re home. Kids might get a kick out of dolls 23 per cent from 2018. Many of an Echo device misheard back- and other goodies through Alexa. Are smart locks smart? and other toys that talk back. But the sales are for gifts. ground conversation as a com- As for those screen models, Smart locks let you unlock if the toy is connected to the in- You could sidestep the risks al- mand to send the chatter to an many also have cameras for video doors with an app, so you can let ternet, pay attention to how much together by returning the devices acquitance – and so it did. chats. When you’re not using the in guests even when you’re not control it’s giving parents and right away. But if you decide to One more catch: Voice com- device, consider turning it around home. whether it’s letting kids connect to keep them — and the artificial mands sent over the internet are to face the wall, especially in the Burglars might try to hack the the outside world. intelligence behind them — there typically stored indefinitely and bedroom and other private set- system, though it’s often easier for And be sure to install the latest are a few things you can do to may include conversations in the tings. Or stick a bandage or some them to just break a window. apps and other software updates, minimise their eavesdropping po- background. They can be sought tape over the camera. It shouldn’t As a precaution, disable any ca- as they may come with fixes for tential. in lawsuits and investigations. be recording, but why tempt fate? pabilities to unlock doors through flaws that can otherwise be ex- The speakers listen and watch Reputable companies let you Security with security video a smart speaker voice command, ploited by hackers.

Guardian Compiled by ■■HIGHWAY CHANGES Shares & Investments NEW ZEALAND SHARE MARKET Source: NZX and Standard & Poors At close of trading on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Two-year wait for motorway S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross constituents S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross Company CODE Buy Sell Last Daily Volume 11670 price price sale move ’000s NZME 11568 a2 Milk Company ATM 1501 1528 1502 –8 499.6 Air NZ AIR 292 301 293 –5.5 181.1 11466 Two more years. That’s how long ANZ Banking Gr ANZ 2560 2609 2580 +12 5.54 11364 motorists have to put up with the Argosy Prop ARG 138 145 138 –3 215.2 11262 narrow, windy and dangerous Arvida Gr ARV 190 194 192 –3 216.6 stretch of road that passes for a Auckland Intl Airpt AIA 872 890 875 –5 1.0m 11160 6/12 29/11 13/12 20/12 27/12 31/12 main highway between Puhoi and Chorus CNU 612.5 625 618 –2 233.3 Warkworth. Contact Energy CEN 712 725 713 –4 484.3 S&P/NZX 50 Gross q By the summer of 2021, the Ebos Gr EBO 2400 2475 2425 +30 13.17 11,491.9 –64.54 –0.56% F&P Healthcare FPH 2210 2220 2220 –4 317.8 drive north will be smoother and S&P/NZX 20 index Fletcher Building FBU 505 520 509 –9 522.9 q safer when the new $710m four- 7,528.44 –43.98 –0.58% Fonterra Share Fund FSF 400 405 405 +5 9.48 lane highway is extended from the Freightways FRE 850 859 850 –2 148.1 qS&P/NZX All Gross Johnstones Hill Tunnel to just past Genesis Energy GNE 300 308 302.5 –5.5 112.3 12,446.39 –68.65 –0.55% Warkworth. Gentrak Gr GTK 369 384 375 – 32.07 p Rises 47 q Falls 59 But having added another new Goodman Prop Tr GMT 221 222 222 +1.5 134.0 Top 5 NZX gainers leg to the drive north started un- Heartland Gr Hldgs HGH 184 189 185 – 112.9 Company daily % rise der National, that’s it under the Infratil IFT 500 504 504 +5 155.3 PaySauce +23.08% Labour-led Government, which Investore Property IPL 180 182 182 +2 128.3 Vital +5.19% has all but abandoned big mo- Dome Valley, north of Warkworth, is getting safety improve- Kathmandu Hldgs KMD 328 334 334 +1 89.42 Michael Hill Intl +2.94% torway projects in favour of a big ments. Kiwi Property Gr KPG 154 156 156 +0.5 564.8 EROAD +1.94% Mainfreight MFT 4223 4300 4250 +29 13.31 Metro Perf Glass +1.79% safety improvement programme Mercury NZ MCY 503.5 508 505 +1 194.0 Top 5 NZX decliners to reduce the number of road transport perspective, and it has be installed to prevent head-on Meridian Energy MEL 499 514.5 500 –2 856.6 Company daily % fall deaths and serious injuries. to be affordable. crashes and avoid hitting some- Metlifecare MET 683 684 683 +2 2.1m Ryman Healthcare –5.06% Unless, of course, some of the “We were really disappointed to thing hard like a pole, tree or Sky Network TV –2.74% NZ Refining NZR 187 194 188 –2 345.3 $6.8 billion Finance Minister see the Whangarei-Port Marsden ditch. The road shoulders will be Oceania Healthcare –2.22% NZX NZX 133 136 136 +2 28.11 Argosy Prop –2.13% Grant Robertson has dangled highway held back, and the soon- widened and intersections im- Oceania Healthcare OCA 130 132 132 –3 219.8 Napier Port –2.12% before voters in election year for er we can make a start on it, the proved. Port of Tauranga POT 790 800 795 +11 24.01 transport projects goes to extend- better,” Irvine said. Since then, road widening and Precinct Properties PCT 183 183.5 183.5 –0.5 188.0 METAL PRICES retaining walls have been con- Source: interest.co.nz ing the highway from Warkworth For now, the only work un- Prop for Industry PFI 241 247 244 –1 88.76 to Wellsford. There’s also the pos- der way immediately north of structed at the southern entrance Pushpay Holdings PPH 398 410 402 –8 46.26 pGold London – $US/ounce sibility of the Government going Warkworth is $35m of safety im- to Dome Valley. Restaurant Brands RBD 1386 1398 1395 –4 8.01 1,514.75 +3.25 +0.22% ahead and moving Auckland’s provements along the dangerous Road widening has allowed for Ryman Healthcare RYM 1628 1718 1633 –87 249.8 ¬ Silver London – $US/ounce a right-turn bay into Sheepworld Sanford SAN 791 800 795 –5 17.25 17.82 ±0.0 ±0.0% port to Marsden Pt, which could stretch of road through Dome bring forward a four-lane highway Valley. and turnarounds at Sheepworld Scales Corp SCL 501 510 501 +1 5.77 qCopper London – $US/tonne Skellerup SKL 240 248 242 – 3.95 6,183.50 –27.5 –0.44% from Auckland to Whangarei. Every region has its black spots and Christine Place, and road side Sky Network TV SKT 71 72 71 –2 181.2 Automobile Association with scalloped skid marks, dotted and centre median barriers will be Skycity Ent Gr SKC 394 400 397 –2 125.6 NZ DOLLAR spokesman Barney Irvine laments with white crosses. Just north of completed by mid 2020. Source: BNZ As at 4pm Dec 31, 2019 Spark SPK 432 437 433 –1.5 1.1m Country TT buy TT sell politics getting in the way of SH1 Warkworth, up a narrow windy The second section of the safe- Stride Prop & Inv SPG 226 237 236 +2 36.29 Australia 0.9786 0.9455 north, saying it never leads to a hill, it’s Dome Valley, known as the ty project, south of Wayby Valley Summerset Gr Hldgs SUM 890 895 890 –15 40.33 Canada 0.8976 0.8644 good result. “Killing Fields”. Road, got under way in Septem- Synlait Milk SML 889 890 889 – 44.19 China 5.0084 4.3954 Irvine said the AA is keen to see Since 2000 it has claimed 36 ber with a widened centreline, Euro 0.616 0.5892 Tourism Holdings THL 342 350 345 –1 57.39 more four-laning of the highway lives and left 102 people with se- flexible centre safety barriers and TrustPower TPW 738 753 743 +10 1.55 Fiji 1.4832 1.3931 north, saying a staged approach rious injuries. roadside barrier improvements, Vector VCT 369 378 373 –2 41.88 Great Britain 0.5233 0.5048 Japan 75.00 71.83 was best, probably starting in the Last Christmas, Transport Min- due for completion in 2020. Vista Gr Intl VGL 358 368 360 –2 19.64 Samoa 1.8453 1.6102 The remaining safety improve- Vital Hlth Prop Tr VHP 282 – 282 +4 82.07 north and working down. ister Phil Twyford and Associate South Africa 9.649 9.2965 ments will get under way in stag- Westpac Banking WBC 2528 2590 2545 +14 3.59 Thailand 20.49 19.48 “After all, this is Northland’s Transport Minister Julie Anne Z Energy ZEL 440 445 440 – 154.0 United States 0.6878 0.6631 economic lifeline – but like any Genter held a media conference es from March next year with the Disclaimer: NZX and MetService have endeavoured to ensure the correctness of the information; neither NZX, MetService related companies, nor this newspaper, nor any of their respective project, it has to stack up. It has at Dome Valley to announce flex- project due for completion in late employees or agents make any representation as to its accuracy or reliability nor will they, to the extent permitted by law, be liable for any loss arising in any way from, or in connection with, errors or omissions in any information provided (including responsibility to any person by reason of negligence). Please note: All products and services are subject to change without notice. to make sense from a safety and ible median and side barriers will 2021. 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Touch Of Silver (2) 55 M/Rogers R Smyth Rangiora Harness 3 5 15152 Azkadellia 17.44 R Blackburn THE FITZ SPORTS BAR SPRINT PM 6 64461 Shoelace Jack M Dempsey 3:52PM COASTWOOD HOMES LOCKWOOD THAMES CUP Today at Rangiora (All weather) January 3 12:08 $1,365, C0, 295m 17.65 1 4 7 55522 Goldstar Whitey 17.45 S & B Evans OPT 327 7 $25,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1600m PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time Trainer 8 53236 Pooran’s Jadeja 17.74 J M McCook 2 1 X5332 Neeson (6) 59 S McKee C Grylls Track Information 2 1 Homebush Barclay nwtd J McInerney 9 65555 Cawbourne Cruz 17.57 B J Middlewood 2 4319X Valante (3) 59 G Lord M Kareem (a4) Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1 2 75621 Grey Wind nwtd N Wanhalla 10 41485 Shanly Star 17.15 J McInerney 3 3 47732 Tweedledee (7) 56 O'Sullivan/Scott C Lammas 1206m; Weather: Showers 3 88255 Goldstar Beau nwtd S & B Evans 4 X0387 Mercy Hill (8) 54 R Collett A Calder PROTEXIN SPRINT 4 5 X6556 Jakkalbomb (4) 54 D Guy D Johnson DOUBLES 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1 4 46 Jaubert nwtd J Dunn 3:21PM 1 2 5 Know Angel nwtd G Cleeve 12 $1,450, C1, 295m 6 51144 Tammie Wynette (2) 54 K Coxon T Yanagida (a2) TREBLES 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 4 6 66242 Marakesh Max nwtd J McInerney 1 38684 Jinja Sneak 17.36 A Joyce 7 63070 Sunburst (5) 54 D Guy J Fawcett (a1) 7 6 Sea Spray Ash nwtd B Freeman 1 2 61 Know Farewell 17.66 G Cleeve 8 46X10 Indah (1) 54 Baker/Forsman M Cameron QUADDIES 2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9 3 4 3 21234 Goldstar Perrie 17.44 S & B Evans 8 37842 Homebush Showoff nwtd J McInerney 4:26PM PENCARROW STUD 1400 PLACE 6 4-5-6-7-8-9 4 7878X Caramel Rose 17.52 M Dempsey 9 83767 Homebush Marissa nwtd J McInerney OPT 330 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 2 5 17215 Two Be Frank 17.33 B Dann 8 2:41PM COUNTRY FEASTS LTD TROT 10 Horse Range Opal nwtd M Grant 1 180X7 Full Of Grace (7) 60 J Kamaruddin (a4) 6 3252F Homebush George 17.92 J McInerney J Richards OPT 32 $7,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+, 2600m 4 2 X445X Sahar (5) 59 Baker/Forsman D Johnson 1 FLAIR MAIDEN FEATURE 7 68214 Punters Kirsty 17.39 R Wales PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 12:26PM $2,600, C0, 520m 3 2937X My Zulu Warrior (13) 58.5 M & K Murdoch A Calder 2 3 8 74321 Sozin’s Assassin 17.78 J McInerney 1 I Dream Of Jeannie (1) S Smolenski J Dunn 2 1 73776 Sheer Flattery nwtd A Botherway 4 09585 Prodigal Son (3) 58.5 T eamRogerson R Elliot 1 4 9 36863 Gracie Lee 17.30 J McInerney 5 Western Choice SCRATCHED 2 Zsahara (2) K Ford A Tomlinson 4 2 77X Our Pat nwtd R Wales 4 10 77217 Homebush Maree 17.89 J McInerney 6 57800 Irish Mist (8) 58 M/Rogers T Thornton 3 07494 Steel Dust (3) T McMillan T McMillan 2 3 Making News nwtd B Dann 3 1 7 8X654. Enjoy The Show (2) 57.5 Baker/Forsman M Cameron 4 00 Yea You (4) G O'Reilly S O'Reilly (J) 4 58443 Ohoka Megan nwtd L Waretini 5 060 Bluff Hill (5) K Townley K Townley 1 5 6 Beret Girl nwtd J & D Fahey 8 X2900 Goboniego (11) 57 S Tierney S Collett c 2 9 219X6. Qiji Swordsman (9) 57 N Tiley L Innes 6 X7869 Fast Wet N Windee (6) W akelin/Noble P Wakelin 6 58336 Chelsea Smile nwtd C Roberts 3 M4 3 10 1X076 Flying Trapeze (12) 57 G Richardson C Lammas 7 048X6 It Wasn’t Me (7) G Turner C D Thornley 7 76253 Jinja Toni nwtd A Joyce 8 47826 Mono Gamble (8) T Williams 11 Cologne SCRATCHED S Smolenski 8 46878 Opawa Pauline nwtd R Wales Te Aroha Races 0 9 08 Makura (9) G & N Hope 12 08557. William Tell (1) 56.5 D Waddell T Yanagida (a2) A2C ASPHALT 2 CONCRETE PH.0800222583 DASH Today at Te Aroha January 3 13 1360X Lady Azamour (10) 55.5 P & D Williams C Grylls 10 80 Black Jacket (10) R Todd B Orange 1 12:43PM 11 50978 Awesome Impee (11) W akelin/Noble R May 3 $1,365, C0, 295m 14 80X60 Lowpro le (6) 54.5 R McCarroll S Weatherley (a) 2 2 1 Vegan Express nwtd C Weir Track Information 0 15 00X75 Socially Excited (4) 55.5 M & K Murdoch J Fawcett (a1) 12 46246 Pastrana (12) W Stapleton J Morrison (J) 0 3 2 X4826 Homebush Surgeon nwtd J McInerney Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Right- 16 Santori SCRATCHED 2 13 D Navara (13) A Ford J Ford

4 3 5 Homebush Bomber nwtd J McInerney handed; Length: 1900m; Straight: 500m; Rail: True; 14 497X9 Lane’s Ace (u1) D Ottley S Ottley 0 15 9070X Jaguar Bay (u2) W akelin/Noble 4 8XF34 Homebush Hans nwtd J McInerney Weather: Few showers 0 5 68723 Blushing Pete nwtd R Wales c 16 00800 Faith No More (u3) M Cations M Cations

6 Sea Spray Bert nwtd B Freeman M5 3 17 7X00 KD Hawk (u4) B Butt B Butt DOUBLES 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 1 7 331 Maffra Daisy nwtd J McInerney 18 0405 Hashtag Faye (u5) J Young-Grant J Young-Grant TREBLES 2-3-4, 6-7-8 Omakau Races 3 8 33658 Goldstar Smithie nwtd S & B Evans 3:16PM BALCAIRN STOCKFEEDS PACE 4 9 47447 Ginger Cracker nwtd M Dempsey QUADDIES 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 Today at Omakau January 3 OPT 35 $7,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+, 2600m 10 Culvie Waterboy nwtd Hart & Taylor 3 2 PLACE 6 3-4-5-6-7-8 1 359X6 It’s Me (1) J McDonald R May AMBER CLEANING SERVICES STAKES Track Information 2 2 75582 Adhika (2) N McGrath B Orange 1:01PM 4 $2,390, C0, 520m 12:17PM HARNESS RACING 11 JAN @ CAMBRIDGE Type: Grass; Expected: Heavy; Direction: Left- 3 04708 President Pat (3) N Burton N Burton 1 86 Opawa Rod nwtd R Wales OPT 316 1 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2200m handed; Length: 1600m; Straight: 300m; Rail: True | 4 780X9 Thunderfromthethrone (4) S McRae C D Thornley 3 2 374 Stylish Stepper nwtd M Grant PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey 14mm rain overnight; Weather: Mainly Fine 5 077X5 Kwik Sport (5) B Zampese T Chmiel 1 3 55722 Punters Choice nwtd R Wales 1 1 X0433 Fluorobus (1) 59 R Collett A Calder 6 08X7 Megarock (6) B Kerr G O'Reilly 4 5385 Culvie Numb Boy nwtd Hart & Taylor 4 2 X8350 Apellido (9) 58.5 Baker/Forsman M Cameron DOUBLES 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 4 7 28 Kiss The Girls (7) Derek & Adele Jones D White

5 5633F Ain’t He Lucky nwtd N Wanhalla 3 35917 Kajino (4) 58.5 E Grif ths 1 M Kareem (a4) TREBLES 1-2-3, 4-5-6 8 6670X Crimson Lane (8) T McMillan T McMillan 4 6 38654 Opawa Nash nwtd R Wales 4 X9881 Rip ’n’ Burn (3) 57.5 C Wood J Fawcett (a1) 9 Not Over (9) W akelin/Noble J Morrison (J) 5 0X010 Trip To Freedom (6) 56.5 Baker/Forsman C Lammas QUADDIES 1-2-3-4, 3-4-5-6 1 10 53 Khaki Nui (10) J & A Lethaby A Lethaby 7 8 Duke Of Argyll nwtd H Anderton 2 8 26232 Haze Adams J M McCook 6 Winklebelle SCRATCHED PLACE 6 1-2-3-4-5-6 11 0060 Wool e Mac (11) K Dixon C DeFilippi nwtd 9 88 Opawa Jaws nwtd R Wales 3 7 06260 Ohthoserussians (7) 56 S Ralph T Thornton 12 Natural Fire SCRATCHED 1:45PM RD PETROLEUM/DUNCAN AGRICULTURE MAIDEN 1100 10 767 Bugsy Brown nwtd R Wales 2 8 X4305 Moiras Town (5) 54.5 E Green R Smyth 13 6700 Rocknroll Scooter (12) D Thompson M Anderson OPT 331 $10,000, MDN 2YO&UP, 1100m 9 0X097 Lagertha (8) 54 E Grif ths 1 T Yanagida (a2) 1 14 0X00 Magical Mali (13) K Fairbairn J Dunn KAISA EARTHWORKS PH.0272073323 DASH 10 78987 Meant To Be (2) 54 J Steffert 1 S Collett 1:18PM PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey 3:46PM NORTH CANTERBURY TROTTING TROT 5 $1,450, C1, 295m 4 1 0602X Benlachie (5) 58.5 E Winsloe T Moseley 1 12:52PM GRAHAMSTOWN BAR & DINER MAIDEN 1200 OPT 36 3 $7,500, 3YO+ R40-R49, 2600m 1 12822 Calm Inferno 17.60 B Dann 2 I’m A Tiger (8) 58.5 C Anderton S Wynne OPT 317 $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1200m 1 09009 Dr Cliff (1) L Jones K Newman (J) 2 65216 Big Tiny nwtd J McInerney 2 3 Andale Andale (3) 57 White/Callaway L Callaway 1 1 2530X Qiji Spirit (5) 57.5 N Tiley L Innes 2 07000 Midnight Sioux (2) D Jones C D Thornley 3 16677 Fernando Bill 17.90 M Dempsey 4 Exchange (11) 57 B & S Anderton J Lowry 1 2 4 2 4 Jaydeear (11) 57.5 R Wells T Thornton 3 69022 I’ldoitmyway (3) T Quate J Morrison (J) 4 71336 Sydneys Sox 17.30 L Waretini 5 Bad Biddy (6) 56.5 D Hutton C Barnes 3 3 4. Outage (10) 57.5 P Lock 1 A Calder 4 07898 Look Both Ways (4) L Mosely T Chmiel 5 43428 Goldstar Galaxie 17.40 S & B Evans 6 00X Doona’s Sister (12) 56.5 A Hewitson K Williams 3 4 Dragon Run SCRATCHED 5 84692 Milly An Eyre (5) M Smolenski M Anderson 6 12323 Impressive High 17.88 J McInerney 7 Nom De Reve (10) 56.5 D Hutton T Comignaghi 4 5 High Achiever (3) 57.5 J Richards M McNab 8 6X007 Warning Bird (4) 56.5 R Mudhoo (a2) 6 00000 Windsor (6) M Edmonds T Williams 7 44886 Smash Dragon 17.63 M Grant S Clark 1 3 6 He’s The Man (12) 57.5 S Marsh 3 9 00056 Ginny (2) 55 T Kennedy C Johnson 7 69X00 Smudgee (7) P Borcoskie P Borcoskie 8 82382 Raquel Allen 17.76 C Roberts 2 8 84295 Rusty I Am (8) W akelin/Noble P Wakelin 3 9 23724 Homebush Monkey J McInerney 7 Paint Me Red (2) 57.5 Ormsby/Ormsby J Waddell 10 08 Mint Julep (9) 55 S Prince C Campbell (a1) nwtd 2 8 73 O’Jessica (8) 55.5 S McKee S Spratt 1 9 02557 Natives Lasting Love (9) A Thornton R Close 2 10 52675 Sass ’Em Up 17.31 J M McCook 11 06003 Our Rosette (7) 55 M & M Pitman K Asano (a2) 9 835X Shake That Tush (6) 55.5 Moroney/Gerard C Lammas 2 12 In Heaven (1) 54 M & M Pitman K Chowdhoory (a2) 10 90PXP Fekitoa (10) J Thomas J Dunn AVONHEAD TAVERN STAKES 10 04 El Nymph (9) 55.5 Nigel & Tammy Elliott M Coleman 11 70059 Unique Rose (11) M Edmonds B Orange 4 1:36PM 11 Gitche Gumee (13) 55.5 2:18PM BREEN CONSTRUCTION/WS HICKEY & SON MAIDEN 1400 4 6 $2,505, C1, 520m P & D Williams 12 39840 Blink N Bones (12) B Ford B Ford 4 1 3752X Opawa Queen 30.67 R Wales 12 6 New Dawn (4) 55.5 T eamRogerson R Elliot OPT 335 2 $10,000, MDN, 1400m 13 08580 Heavenly Love (13) M Edmonds M Edmonds 3 13 7. Silverstream (1) 55.5 L Saunders R Smyth 4 1 252X9 Hombre (4) 58.5 J & K Parsons T Comignaghi 14 90664 Rachmaninov (u1) T Grant T Grant 2 65335 Shermo Bale 30.57 C Roberts 2 3 451 Opawa Gonzo 31.00 R Wales 14 The Twinkling SCRATCHED 2 70569 Van Halen (5) 58.5 R Ayton T Moseley 15 0X400 Mickey Jay (u2) E Latimer S Ottley

4 73826 Mick The Mower J McInerney 15 Lincoln Springs SCRATCHED 3 5X60 Point Score (3) 58.5 E Winsloe K Williams nwtd 1 4:19PM TAGGART EARTHMOVING LTD MOBILE PACE 5 27215 Billy Ray N Wanhalla 16 Madam Pompom SCRATCHED 4 3X022 Buck Shell sh (9) 57 S Kirkland C Johnson 30.93 0 OPT 38 $7,500, 3YO+ R40-R49., 2000m 6 5X618 Goldstar Flora 31.15 S & B Evans 17 5 Kitchener (7) 55.5 P & D Williams 5 48 Dream Brave (8) 57 R McKenzie C Barnes 4 3 6 52642 Love To Dream (7) 56.5 C Campbell (a1) 0 1 80007 Stetson (1) G & N Hope G O'Reilly 1 7 1X412 Punters A Hero J & D Fahey S McKay 30.42 1:27PM GOLDRIDGE MARINE FARM 1200 2 7 6X72 Lugano’s Ace (6) 56.5 S Prince L Callaway 2 48940 Thats Bettor (2) B Weaver B Weaver 8 55722 Replica Rango 30.55 B Pringle OPT 320 $20,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1200m 3 Eja Patron SCRATCHED 4 3 8 8 Zipitsweetie (2) 55 M & M Pitman K Chowdhoory (a2) 9 36768 Meka 30.19 C Steele 1 X0X0X Dragon Lips (4) 61.5 D Walker M Kareem (a4) 9 06003 Our Rosette (1) 55 M & M Pitman K Asano (a2) 1 4 303X4 Claus (3) R Todd R Close 1 10 47626 Ohoka Carsen 30.88 L Waretini 2 0137X Hammer King (6) 61 M & K Murdoch T Yanagida (a2) 5 5X880 Beaudiene Gambler (4) D Reardon C D Thornley 3 2:53PM PGG WRIGHTSON/AON INSURANCE HANDICAP 65 1400 STEVE ANNGOW DRAPES & BLINDS PH0272719588 3 X7556 Bevan Street (9) 60.5 S Marsh J Waddell 6 0X806 Guido Da Siena (5) A Stuart J Dunn PM 3 OPT 337 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1:53 DASH $1,365, C0, 295m 4 05521 Byzantine (8) 60 J Richards 3 7 05X05 Spicy Girl Becqui (6) G & N Hope R May 7 4 2 1 20561 Milano (8) 59.5 J Dalton S Wynne 2 1 46356 Homebush Liz nwtd J McInerney 5 36021 New York Jazz (5) 58.5 S Ralph D Danis (a2) 8 48370 My Nikayla (7) D Paterson A Cameron (J) 6 X1945 Darci Palmer (3) 57.5 S Marsh D Johnson 3 2 X5134 Deceptio Visus (6) 59 S Prince J Laking 4 4 2 265 Homebush Susan nwtd J McInerney 9 60142 Night Lights (8) A Mugford A Mugford (J) 2 7 11X Pinched (7) 55.5 R McCarroll S Weatherley (a) 4 3 05570 Final Savings (9) 59 J & K Parsons C Johnson Barrier 1 3 Knocka Know How nwtd G Cleeve 8 03057 Bit Lippy (1) 55 W Hillis C Grylls 1 4 08263 Liam (5) 58.5 M & M Pitman K Chowdhoory (a2) 2 4 3442 Sneaky Snitch nwtd Hart & Taylor 10 XP916 Mister Mighty (21) M Heaton G Smith 1 9 71021. Showboat (2) 54.5 D Guy M Coleman 5 324X1 Tap ’n’ Go (10) 58.5 White/Callaway L Callaway 5 75735 White Roxy M Dempsey 11 40X60 Little Rain (22) W Stevenson J Morrison (J) nwtd 10 40207 Tiny Terror (10) 54.5 Moroney/Gerard 6 23341 Trickle Treat (1) 58.5 S McKay C Campbell (a1) 12 X7610 Franco Riot (23) J & A Lethaby S Tomlinson (J) 3 6 83367 Impressive Gift nwtd J McInerney 7 X7066 Mister Mocha (12) 58 M & M Pitman 3 7 Homebush Stasser nwtd J McInerney 2:02PM KOPU ENGINEERING MAIDEN 1200 13 80X08 Chief Kapai (24) E Latimer S Ottley 1 8 1X578 Rainman (14) 57.5 J & K Parsons T Comignaghi 3 14 87370 Woman In Gold (25) B Orange 8 66375 King Theoden nwtd C Steele OPT 321 $10,000, MDN, 1200m 9 448X0 Why Me (2) 57.5 K Asano (a2) Dalgety/Purdon 2 4 M & M Pitman 2 15 83409 Beau Vista (26) A Lethaby 9 Homebush Bede nwtd J McInerney 1 1 02X32 Apache Lad (6) 58.5 S Goodin R Smyth 10 X10X0. Never Quitz (7) 56 K & I Taplin C Barnes J & A Lethaby 10 67 Just Peaches nwtd H Anderton 2 7X0X3. Dontgiveadam (2) 58.5 P Lock 1 M Cameron 11 56472 Expedition (4) 55 N & B Blatch R Mudhoo (a2) 4:56PM LEVELHEAD INSULATION PACE 4 1 SPRINGSTON HOTEL STAKES 3 2X80X Cleverconversation (15) 58.5 M Farmer T Thornton 12 074X4 Cocee (3) 54.5 S Prince T Moseley OPT 40 5 $7,500, 3YO+ R40-R55, 2600m 4 4575X Empire Of Patch (3) 58.5 O'Sullivan/Scott T Yanagida (a2) 0 13 97X30 Fox In Socks (13) 54 A Hewitson K Williams 2:11PM $2,505, C1, 520m 1 62180 Darryl Kerrigan (1) L O'Reilly L O'Reilly 8 5 3000X Goldchi (14) 58.5 P Rodewald 1 J Fawcett (a1) 0 14 0X098 Qashqai (11) 55.5 R McKenzie 2 Stetson SCRATCHED 1 37555 Goldstar Ashton 30.35 S & B Evans 6 0X8X Excaliffraaj (8) 58.5 A Oliveira S Spratt 3 26X85 Classy Kid (2) A Lethaby 1 2 75211 Viking Ma a 30.66 J & D Fahey 3:29 PM ALEXANDRA NEW WORLD CENTRAL OTAGO SUMMER J & A Lethaby 7 Flying Oarsman (16) 58.5 S Tierney S Collett 3 4 X2535 Ragnarr (3) B Butt 3 72734 Zefside 30.23 J McInerney OPT 338 CUP $25,000, OPN HCP, 1400m D & C Butt 8 Spring Tide (10) 57 C Chipper eld L Innes 4 5 90606 Kayla Maguire (4) S Ottley 4 64524 Goldstar Truman 30.85 S & B Evans 3 1 He’s Gold SCRATCHED J Curtin 9 3X725 Enduring Love (4) 56.5 J Richards M McNab 1 6 1 Shadow Phantasy (5) Jones/Hill R May 2 5 7877X Opala Bale nwtd C Roberts 2 3 2 X9928 Finbarr (5) 56.5 G Robinson L Callaway 10 9X424 Romanov Girl (13) 56.5 E Shattock E McCall (a3) 4 7 02724 Chloe’s Joy (6) S Nuttall J Dunn 6 6388X Stumpy Bill 30.61 M Dempsey 4 3 7X844 King Pin (6) 56 S McKay R Mudhoo (a2) 1 11 6600X Showcat (1) 56.5 D Weatherley S Weatherley (a) 8 X6864 Clive (7) G Ross 4 7 4248X Opawa Pink nwtd R Wales 1 1 4 44042 Killarney (3) 55.5 J & K Parsons T Comignaghi D Ross 2 12 8 Blazing Star (7) 56.5 N Kelly A Jones 9 57547 Woodlea Explorer (8) T Twidle R Close 3 8 127 Opawa Dan 30.65 R Wales 13 Justastate (11) 56.5 C Lammas 5 40908 Accidental Offside (4) 54 E Winsloe K Williams G Richardson 10 0X000 Valzona (9) M Cations T Chmiel 9 5357X Opawa Slick nwtd R Wales 4 14 5 Kitchener (12) 55 P & D Williams D Johnson 6 653X6 Nowhere Man (1) 54 M & M Pitman K Asano (a2) 2 11 X3448 Contractual Issues (10) G Smith 10 37835 Tikao Jackie nwtd Mitchell & Smith 0 15 09X06 Balega (9) 58.5 R Wells 7 X5671 Jim’s Gift (2) 54 J Yeo T Moseley M Heaton 3 12 03000 Dodgethebullet (11) S Blair T Williams 0 16 Gitche Gumee (5) 55 P & D Williams PM OMAKAU AUTO/MEE FAMILY MEMORIAL 2000 MURRAY & HANNAH@RAY WHITE CASHMERE DASH 4:02 13 24773 Bound To Impress (12) J Versteeg J Versteeg 2:28PM 4 $1,450, C1, 295m 2:37PM THAMES HARNESS RACING CLUB 100 YEARS MAIDEN OPT 340 5 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2000m 14 85098 Gotta Future (13) W Stevenson J Morrison (J) 9 2 1 X1011 Sister Monica (6) 59 J & K Parsons 1 35875 Paringi Pam Mitchell & Smith OPT 324 1600 $10,000, MDN, 1600m 2 15 1 Pinup Boy (14) B Orange 17.39 5 1 2 08202 Highly Unlikely (7) 58.5 M & M Pitman K Chowdhoory (a2) N McGrath 2 2 1X252 Goldstar Tawny 17.60 S & B Evans 2 1 05035 Alfa Rosso (8) 58.5 M Falconer T Harris 4 3 105X6 Baban (8) 58 J & K Parsons T Comignaghi 5:32PM DAWE CONTRACTING LTD MOBILE PACE 3 3 34212 Meatloaf 17.85 S Hindson 2 08773 Hesagoodboy (5) 58.5 K Hinton T Newman (a3) 4 25338 Beam Me Up Scotty (3) 58 K & I Taplin R Mudhoo (a2) OPT $7,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M., 2000m 4 56314 Jinja Twinkle 17.55 A Joyce 3 0860X Louis le Grand (12) 58.5 M Blackie D Danis (a2) 43 6 5 63X00 Perfecto (5) 58 A Hewitson J Lowry 1 X7049 View eld Dream (1) S Thornley (J) 4 5 62714 Opal Hunter 17.49 J McInerney 4 0 Oak (10) 58.5 G Thomas A Calder R Thornley 3 6 76821 Metasequoia (11) 57.5 J & K Parsons C Johnson 2 60900 Don’t Tell Ange (2) A Mugford (J) 1 6 14122 Know Frenzy 17.46 G Cleeve 1 5 32334 Ranger (14) 57 D Sweeney S McKay A Mugford 2 7 81749 Madam De Soir (2) 55.5 J Phillips K Asano (a2) 1 3 206 Petrea Bromac (3) S Tomlinson (J) 7 43553 Homebush Comet 17.55 J McInerney 6 67 Cautious Approach (4) 57 N Tiley L Innes N McGrath 8 X9007 Run Forrest Run (10) 55 S Clark S Wynne 3 4 08724 Deja Blue (4) B Butt 8 15477 Curly Bill 17.59 M Dempsey 7 I Am The Knight (13) 57 James/Wellwood R Elliot M Cations 1 9 30X00 Just Another Day (1) 54.5 White/Callaway C Barnes 2 5 62935 Krystal Delight (5) G O'Reilly 9 23564 Yanira Bale 17.33 C Roberts 8 9 Lannister (7) 57 S Marsh T Thornton G & N Hope 10 160X0 Ruakiwi Blaze (4) 54 G & M Eade K Williams 6 74503 Minnelli Smile (6) D Ottley S Ottley 10 25128 Father Leo nwtd J McInerney 4 9 X7345 Dawon (9) 56.5 S Wenn 1 T Yanagida (a2) 4 11 89546 Knutquacker (9) 54 E Winsloe T Moseley 7 0P Betancourt (7) B Borcoskie B Borcoskie 10 7077X Bingwa (1) 56.5 G Swann G Swann CHRISTCHURCH CASINO STAKES 4:36 PM RTL MCLAREN/FARMLANDS ALEXANDRA MAIDEN 2000 Barrier 3 2:46PM 11 76 Cerys (6) 56.5 C Cameron M Coleman 10 $2,505, C1, 520m 3 12 6X053 Power’s That Be (11) 55 Moroney/Gerard C Lammas OPT 341 6 $10,000, MDN, 2000m 8 Styx Kiwi SCRATCHED 3 1 F7417 Hustle Ace 30.54 N Wanhalla 13 94 Elisa Carolina (2) 55 S Marsh D Johnson 1 0X255 Power Punch (6) 58.5 G Wright C Barnes 9 Estella Reign SCRATCHED 2 36577 Black Dan nwtd J McInerney 14 08X87 Tennessee Rock (3) 55 S McKee S Spratt 2 330 Ophir Gold (3) 58.5 N & B Blatch T Moseley 10 Duastar (21) T Chmiel T Chmiel GUARDIAN WEEKEND RACING GUIDE 11 7408 Ride In A Concorde (22) N McGrath B Orange 9 37275 Big Time Benny 30.70 L Cole 1:20PM SOUTHERN RANGITIKEI VETERINARY SERVICES 1400 MACCA LODGE/MCINTYRE FLANNERY TAIT/REDPATHS 1:28PM 12 Always Bea Royal (23) K Chapman T Williams 10 86688 Tuff Treasure 30.81 B Mitchell OPT 813 $25,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1400m TROT $10,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+, 2180m 3 3 13 Kastell Briant SCRATCHED PALMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C4 3 1 1X611 Credit Manager (8) 60 K Gray T Taiaroa (a3) 2 1 824X2 Richard The Third (1) B Gray B Barclay 4 6:18PM 14 Melody’s Mischief (24) Jones/Hill R May 6 $2,390, C4, 305m 4 2 51623 Saignon (1) 59.5 T eamRogerson R Elliot 2 67466 Tommy Tiddler (2) N Skinner J Campbell (J) 6:08PM DAKIN GROUP MOBILE PACE 1 65381 Bigtime Charlote L Cole 2 3 6900X Mainland Pat (3) G Woodhouse B Williamson 17.77 3 0X212 Wild Seas (2) 58 O'Sullivan/Scott C Grylls 0 OPT 44 $8,500, 3YO+ R49-R70., 2600m 2 15518 Chilli Ragnar 17.84 N Udy 4 0236X Blue On Black (5) 58 A Herbert 1 T Thornton 4 09X0 Bev K’s One (4) G & N Hope 7 3 3 1 Stetson SCRATCHED 3 82241 Thunderation 17.48 G & S Fredrickson 5 X6705 The Rippa (6) 58 L Latta 1 R Hannam 5 03354 Listen Easy (5) A Edge B Orange 3 1 4 85782 Hip Hop Rapper B Marsh 4 6 X0703 Majestic Rollon (6) J & A Lethaby R Jenkins 2 46216 Ranger Bomb (1) Jones/Hill R May 17.49 1 6 X2142 Lady Rudolph (4) 57.5 R Patterson R Myers 3 86606 Linton Shard (2) D Paterson D Paterson 2 5 33234 Bigtime Stella 17.48 L Cole 7 4X28 Galleons Future (7) R Wilson E Barron (J) 7 49025 Miss Contessa (7) 57.5 1 C O'Beirne (a2) 4 4 253X4 Secret Bet (3) T Chmiel T Chmiel 6 11664 Zipping Gabby 17.80 J & D Bell G Vile 8 4 Abadabado (8) R Holmes R Holmes 1 5 8X900 All About Henry (4) Derek & Adele Jones C Markham 7 11764 Justa Gift 17.62 J & D Bell 8 77028 Prosecco (3) 56 M Breslin S Weatherley (a) 9 7 Brandy And Dry (9) B Gray R May 6 17460 Doctor Tim (5) G Dunn G O'Reilly 4 8 11344 Idol Duke 17.72 M Flipp 9 795X2 Ozil (9) 56 M Breslin 1 J Parkes 10 6893 Random Spur (10) C Morrison J Morrison (J) 9 58671 Big Time Billie 17.65 L Cole 1 11 0X202 Simone De Beauvoir (11) Jones/Hill S Ottley 7 63778 Pay Me Visa (6) A Stuart M Anderson 1:55PM PROPERTY BROKERS 3YO 1400 1 8 1110X Pressed For Time (7) J Dunn 10 66888 Bigtime Sheer 17.62 L Cole 0 12 0X000 Dora Explorer (12) D McCormick L McCormick T Bagrie OPT 815 $25,000, 3YO SW+P, 1400m 9 4574X Sociable (8) A Stuart B Orange 4 13 0 Luck O’ The Irish (13) Barclay/Ellis K Barclay QUALITY INN COLLEGIATE WANGANUI C2/C3 1 1 X422X Probabeel (5) 57.5 J Richards O Bosson Barrier 6:39PM 14 20800 Kiwi Heir (u1) A Paisley C Ferguson $2,035, C2/3, 305m 2 2 331 Kick Start (9) 57.5 G Vile 1 H Andrew 10 1152X Brantley (21) T Chmiel T Williams 7 1 56711 Sedgebrook Sally 17.90 F Kite 3 31949. Shakespeare (2) 57.5 Benner/Wynyard J Waddell FASTTRACK/GRAND TAVERN/DANIEL BATH PACE $8,000, 2 11 11 Elo Louise (22) R Todd R Close 1 2 87183 Bigtime Coco 17.72 D P Symes 2:03PM 4 14147 Belle Plaisir (7) 56.5 L Tanner 1 J Parkes 4 NON-WINNERS MR40–MR45., 2180m 6:46PM FOLLOW RANGIORA HRC ON FACEBOOK HANDICAP TROT 3 13248 Dyna Frankie 17.86 M Roberts 1 75080 Bub’s VC (1) A Paisley A Armour 3 5 X2063. Trifolium (4) 56.5 F Auret L Allpress OPT 47 $8,500, R50+ DiscrHcp, 2600m 4 13224 Doomsday 18.04 K B Benson 4 2 4699X Rakabeach (2) B Williamson B Williamson 8 6 X3618. Cinzento (3) 55.5 J Bary S Weatherley (a) 1 1 00376 Doff Your Cap (1) L Jones B Butt 5 76X71 Cockney Rip Off 17.72 M Olden 3 0X0P0 Shadow Dancer (3) L McCormick G Smith 6 45815 Running Freer 17.69 M Olden 3 7 0X214 Kellys Inspiration (1) 55.5 L Latta 1 R Hannam 2 50029 Majestic Sunset (2) I Schwamm T Chmiel 2 4 04778 Mack Sheer (4) D Simpson B Barclay 3 07560 Red Harbour (3) K James C D Thornley 7 18355 Big Time Clare 18.02 L Cole 8 22196 Power ’n’ Passion (8) 55.5 G Vile 1 C O'Beirne (a2) 2 5 85990 Magnetic Chime (5) R Swain A Beck 4 Call This Fun SCRATCHED 8 81732 Bigtime Leo 17.75 P Clark 4 9 85145 Queen Kamada (6) 55.5 A Herbert 1 T Thornton 4 6 98X90 A Rocknroll Maid (6) H Hunter M Williamson 5 Amulet SCRATCHED 9 58754 Big Time May 17.87 L Cole 2:30PM CENTRAL ITM 1600 7 80849 Top Pocket Chance (7) C Buchan R McIlwrick 6 53P90 Ali Lindenny (4) D Thompson J Dunn 10 14886 Breed Apart 17.75 M Olden Barrier OPT 811 5 $30,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1600m 7 X7751 Gin Rummy (5) I Cameron J Morrison (J) WANGANUI TOYOTA C2/C3 3 3 8 25850 Woman In Charge (21) W Adams N Williamson 8 9767X BJ Lindenny (6) D Bennett R Close 6:55PM 1 14333 Hartley (4) 59.5 N Connors R Elliot 1 8 $2,035, C2/3, 305m 9 37264 Clifton Jessie (22) M Denton A Milne 9 49059 Take After Me (7) G Scott T Williams 1 45553 Zara Zara 17.81 M Flipp 2 45846 Cavallo Veloce (2) 58 P McKay S McKay 2 REMARKABLES ORCHARD/NEW WORLD ALEX MBL PACE 2 10 8P025 In Sequence (u1) K Barron B Orange 2 22118 Bigtime Toby 17.91 P Clark 3 0X116. Portland Jimmy (3) 58 F Auret J Parkes 2:38PM 4 11 88304 Jerry Garcia (u2) L O'Reilly L O'Reilly 3 13114 Criminal Justice M Olden 1 4 X2321 Weaponry (8) 58 J Richards O Bosson 5 $10,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR46 to MR50., 2180m 17.89 4 12 00788 Unique Marshall (u1) M Edmonds R May 4 4 21846 Sedgebrook Lover 17.69 F Kite 4 5 42914 Lincoln Raider (5) 57.5 L Latta 1 J Riddell 1 0 Peroni (1) W Adams N Williamson 1 3 13 65347 We’ll Meet Again (1) L & J Smith J Smith 1 5 24621 Bigtime Jasmine 17.61 L Cole 6 26161 Malo Bik (6) 57 R Patterson 2 80364 Yuko (2) Jones/Hill K Newman (J) 2 3 0 Ideal Robyn (3) R & C Wilson C Ferguson 7:21PM CANTERBURY HONDA LTD MOBILE PACE 6 37523 Alamein Stryda 17.74 Kettlewell & Phillips 7 9P132 Keep It Savvy (1) 54.5 L Latta 1 R Hannam 3 4 00 Edge Sheeran (4) A Edge R Holmes OPT $7,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO+., 2000m 7 67532 Bigtime Caleb 17.42 L Cole 8 5X635 Skarloey (7) 54.5 C Cromarty L Allpress 49 9 5 7 Truehawk (5) L McCormick L McCormick 1 62300 Ringo’s A Star (1) T Williams 8 41254 Bigtime Baxter 17.67 D P Symes M Purdon 6 4968X Honour Before Glory (6) B Norman B Orange 2 Chalberg SCRATCHED 9 58477 Mitsuta 17.61 D Edlin 3:05PM SPREADING RURAL BULK 1600 7 Stratofortress (7) B Gray B Barclay 3 7X Mr Clooney (2) S Blair T Chmiel 10 14886 Breed Apart 17.75 M Olden OPT 816 6 $22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 49184 Leaf (3) 59 K Nicholson J Riddell Barrier 1 4 0 Atomic Blast (3) S Dolan M Anderson ACCELL “LEADING THE WAY IN CANINE THERAPY” C4/C5 3 2 7:14PM 2 4X517 Shady Grey (6) 58.5 S Gulliver J Waddell 8 Love On The Rocks (21) Barclay/Ellis K Barclay 5 J R Bromac (4) K Barron B Orange 9 $4,735, C4/5, 520m 2 9 225X8 Duty Bound (22) R Swain R Swain 0 6 80X00 Natural Fire (5) M Edmonds M Edmonds 1 1 34311 Bigtime Rod 29.91 L Cole 2 3 X2386 Spondulix (5) 58.5 I Adams C Grylls 1 1 VAN DER VOORT FAMILY/HARLIWICH HOLDINGS PACE 7 5950X Woodlea Diego (6) T Twidle R Close 2 74154 Go Glow nwtd M Flipp 4 82522 Du’blues (2) 58 A Meadows S Macnab (a2) 3:10PM 8 Silent Shadow SCRATCHED 2 3 16322 Hey Fernando 30.17 G & S Fredrickson 3 5 7X726 Original Gangster (7) 58 P Didham 1 R Hannam 6 $10,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M., 2180m 1 1 6227 Delightful GNP (1) K Barron B Orange 9 0599 Loyalist (7) B Kerr J Morrison (J) 4 75415 Big Time Izzy 30.12 L Cole 6 088X2. Powerball (4) 58 R Lockett R Myers Barrier 5 76811 Bigtime Lilah 30.17 L Cole 4 7 54435 Ritzy Sparkle (10) 56.5 R Bergerson 1 L Allpress 2 64538 Better Thana Missus (2) B Gray B Barclay 3 3 4 Weren’t Watching (3) K & J Price N Williamson 10 83000 Glenledi Bandit (21) M Smolenski S Tomlinson (J) 6 11125 Bigtime Tank 30.16 L Cole 8 77605 Rock With Choux (8) 56.5 A Herbert 1 T Thornton 3 11 5 Vincent Van Gone (22) R Houghton J Dunn 3 4 4 3744 Rakarippa (4) P Hunter P Hunter 7 22126 Big Time Ocean 30.29 L Cole 9 1870X Lady Verawood (9) 55 K Gray S McKay 4 12 Violet Knight (23) G O'Reilly G O'Reilly 4 8 62222 Big Time Maple 30.31 L Cole 5 670 Wicked Witch (5) L McCormick D D McCormick 13 P780 Ticking Over (24) D Thompson C D Thornley 10 50X95. Artaxerxes (1) 55 G Nicholson 6 08707 Shezdawon (6) C Gerken B Williamson HAPPY BIRTHDAY WENDY KITE C2/C3 2 14 It’s Me SCRATCHED 7:31PM 3:40 PM JAPAC HOMES FASTTRACK $5K MARTON CUP 7 53054 Major Menace (7) M Brinsdon 15 000 Albasini (u1) S Ottley $2,035, C2/3, 305m Barrier M Smolenski 2 10 OPT 814 $55,000, OPN HCP, 2200m 16 96004 Carita (u2) J McDonald R May 1 37616 Mr. Postman 17.85 N Udy 7 8 La Rocca (21) A Milne A Milne 1 3 1 21213 Beauden (8) 59 T eamRogerson R Elliot 2 87764 Bigtime Bronx 17.65 G & S Fredrickson 9 70069 Nicole (22) A Edge 4 4 2 0X407 Darscape Princess (2) 55 F Auret J Parkes 3 71688 Zoie Willow 17.30 J & D Bell 10 X5475 Tad Lucas (23) A Armour Ray & Tracee Faithful d 4 31568 Bigtime Molly 17.71 L Cole 3 5X908 Sampson (3) 55 H Mathews S Weatherley (a) 11 7 Hot N Gold (24) R Holmes R Holmes M9 5 88546 Waterloo Girl 17.90 W Kite 4 72109 Toms (4) 53 D & E Haworth R Hannam 6 68148 Bigtime Kylie 17.82 S Gommans MARSH’S HONEY/MAINLAND MINERALS SOUTHLAND 3 5 62680. Sylvester (9) 53 S Kay L Satherley 3:47PM Whanganui Dogs 7 47755 Go Ash 17.61 M Flipp 6 00974 Jacksstar (10) 53 G Vile 1 T Thornton 7 PACE $9,000, 4YO+ R40-R55 JUN.D, 2700m 1 24378 Toby O’Gara (1) C Faithful (J) January 3 8 65788 Elouera Mist nwtd J & D Bell 2 7 71113 Dezella (11) 53 R Patterson R Myers C Faithful Today at Hatrick Raceway 9 87645 Light Cruiser 17.93 G Atwood 1 2 63305 Wolf West (2) T Stratford S Tomlinson (J) 8 00240 Bronsteel (1) 53 K Gray D Bradley Weather: Few Showers 10 14886 Breed Apart 17.75 M Olden 3 78487 Donegal Gilbert (3) Jones/Hill K Newman (J) 1 9 24111 Cead Mile Failte (12) 53 Benner/Wynyard L Allpress 3 BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C2 4 01606 Vintage Beach (4) Peter & Mitchell Robertson K Tomlinson (J) DOUBLES 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 7:49PM 10 63750 Balham (6) 53 D & E Haworth 5 12807 Standout (5) I Munro J Morrison (J) $1,685, C2, 305m 2 11 11 X9343. Soleseifei (5) 53 J Lupton K Asano (a) 6 X3325 Myrcella (6) G & C Lee J Campbell (J) TREBLES 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 1 54658 Tuff Temptress 17.84 B Mitchell 1 2 61131 Bees And Birds L Cole 12 47623 Nitro Ted (7) 53 P Pascoe L Hemi 7 24517 Allaboutjoy (7) N Williamson M Hurrell (J) QUADDIES 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 17.97 3 43627 Mahala Bay 17.75 W Woods 13 08230 Myrtle (13) 53 D Goldsbury 1 C O'Beirne (a) 8 42890 Holy Havoc (8) H Hunter E Barron (J) PLACE 6 7-8-9-10-11-12 2 4 9 48771 Off The Edge (9) A Edge B Laughton (J) 4 41128 Hypothetical 18.13 M Olden 4:15 PM EVAN DIX MEMORIAL

TAB BONUS BACK PROMOTION FOR RACES 1 & 2 C1 5 78144 Poppy Rocket 17.96 P Clark OPT 810 $25,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 2200m BEARING REPLACEMENTS MOBILE PACE 4:47PM 3 8 4:22PM $2,505, C1, 520m 6 X3676 Limpy Jackson nwtd J & D Bell 2 1 96111 Proletariat (1) 61.5 A Meadows 1 S Macnab (a2) $10,000, 3YO+ R50-R59., 2180m 1 4 7 15655 Three Amigos J & D Bell 8 PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time Trainer 17.55 2 65588 Korakonui (6) 60 R Manning J Waddell 1 X7645 Bunter’s Dream (1) P Hunter P Hunter 8 22583 Bombshell Blonde 18.02 N Udy 1 1 21435 Jay Mike 30.43 N Udy 3 3 3X116 Bonny Ezra (10) 60 C Cromarty L Allpress 2 09913 Coolhand Easton (2) B Norman M Williamson 9 85827 Arthur’s Crown 17.82 R Waite 3 281XP Olive Cook (3) Peter & Mitchell Robertson J Morrison (J) 3 2 17888 Opawa Tai 30.66 N Udy 4 08550 Kamanda Lincoln (13) 60 L Latta 1 J Riddell 10 14886 Breed Apart 17.75 M Olden 4 80071 She’s A Dagg (4) Jones/Hill R May 2 3 67664 Bigtime Fred 30.29 L Cole 4 5 22325 Johnny Lincoln (3) 59 L Latta 1 R Hannam 4 32155 Bigtime Bailey 31.79 L Cole RIVERCITY GAS C2 3 5 32271 Delight (5) T Stratford B Orange 8:07PM 6 51802 Humble Pie (4) 58.5 A Bull R Myers 4 5 66633 Bigtime Maci 30.53 S Kite $1,685, C2, 305m 6 X8216 Ronnie Pickering (6) B Gray B Barclay 12 7 36005 De Koning (5) 58 F Cornege L Satherley 6 3F676 Valve Bouncing nwtd N Udy 4 1 75416 Blitzem Gem 18.03 S Gommans 7 59823 Ivana Legacy (7) S Armour A Armour Barrier 7 86357 Bigtime Ava 30.70 P Clark 2 41858 Dark Syrah 17.77 R Waite 8 05821 Don’t Know Jakk (11) 57.5 M Oulaghan 1 J Parkes 8 47748 Cossie Cooper 30.35 M Olden 3 2X165 Articulator 17.88 B Hodgson 9 12390 Casino El Jay (12) 55.5 M Breslin 1 C Grylls 4 8 22265 Just Wondering (21) J Hay J Hay 9 66768 Jay Grim nwtd J & D Bell 2 4 51846 Viking Ash 17.79 N Udy 10 19140 Deuce Coupe (2) 55.5 S Gordon S Weatherley (a) 1 9 47291 Burnham Boy (22) Jones/Hill M Jones 10 X1714 Bella Sara (23) Barclay/Ellis K Barclay TAB BONUS BACK PROMOTION FOR RACES 1 & 2 C4 5 83262 Mother’s Touch nwtd J & D Bell 11 64041 Red River Rock (7) 55.5 A Carston K Asano (a2) 2 5:05PM 6 63432 Zara Fab 18.03 N Udy 12 X0019 Regal Rock (8) 55.5 R Patterson L Hemi 11 X1253 Dachy (24) N Williamson N Williamson 2 $2,390, C4, 305m 3 12 7715X Ideal Gal (25) A Swain M Hurrell (J) 7 42226 Naharis 17.73 D Edlin 1 13 X3563 Akela Belle (9) 54 L Latta 1 T Thornton 1 41538 Millie Prince 17.72 J & D Bell 1 8 5F476 Big Time Tatum 17.95 L Cole 14 X6868 Top Ofthe Straight (14) 54 G Vile 1 PETERS GENETICS ROXBURGH CUP HANDICAP PACE 2 36315 Rowdy Ruby 17.75 S Kite 4:55PM 4 9 26834 Butterball 17.59 M Gowan $15,000, 3YO+ R60-R90 SpecHcp, 2700m 3 13426 Idol Patches 17.71 M Flipp 9 1 4 88127 Bigtime Thor 17.63 L Cole 10 14886 Breed Apart 17.75 M Olden 4 1 53333 Nota Bene Denario (1) B Gray B Barclay 3 5 75643 Bigtime Emjay 17.52 G & S Fredrickson 2 110X0 Chuckles (2) Barclay/Ellis K Barclay 6 16217 Bigtime Jamie 17.71 L Cole 3 53324 Triroyale Brigade (3) N Williamson N Williamson 7 41426 Frizzled 17.63 M Roberts c b M7 2 4 45563 Enchantee (4) N Le Lievre B Orange 2 8 28652 Bigtime Pearl 17.64 L Cole M6 3 5 22131 The Guild (5) J Hay J Hay 9 37775 Funzalo 17.61 B Hodgson Roxburgh Harness 6 19741 Sweet Loress (6) P Anderson K Butt 10 66888 Bigtime Sheer 17.62 L Cole Awapuni Races January 4 7 X7247 Parama (7) D Simpson A Beck ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C2 Tomorrow at Awapuni January 4 Tomorrow at Roxburgh 8 21066 Ideal Draw (u1) T Stratford J Morrison (J) 5:24PM $2,860, C2, 520m 9 94859 Sagwitch (1) S Breen M Hurrell (J) 3 Track Information Track Information 1 10 21112 Spirit Of St Louis (1) G Anderson M Williamson 3 1 33182 Cavatate 31.36 J & D Bell All weather; Left-handed; 1 Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Type: Direction: Length: 11 13140 Robyns Playboy (1) R & C Wilson C Ferguson 2 52131 Bigtime Diesel 31.16 G & S Fredrickson 1010m Weather: Mainly Fine 2 3 54352 Double What nwtd J & D Bell Length: 1700m; Straight: 350m; Rail: Out 6m from KEA WAI BUILDING LTD TROT 4 34716 Chat Ya Later nwtd I Howe the 800m-400m, remainder true (outside bend); 5:30PM 4 DOUBLES 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 10 $9,000, R40-R53, 2700m 5 14545 Bigtime Benji 30.44 L Cole Weather: Mainly Fine 1 57640 The Night Sweats (1) B Norman B Norman

6 55257 Tuff Knight 30.37 B Mitchell TREBLES 1-2-3, 5-6-7, 9-10-11 2 57970 Zoned Scarlett (2) B Williamson B Williamson 7 11214 Big Time Jackson 30.67 L Cole DOUBLES 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 QUADDIES 2-3-4-5, 8-9-10-11 3 38778 Cuddly Trouble (3) L Bond C Ferguson 8 58431 Kongs Out Again 30.58 M Olden 4 08356 Emma Frost (4) P Williamson M Williamson 9 82742 Big Time Spot 30.96 L Cole TREBLES 2-3-4, 6-7-8 PLACE 6 6-7-8-9-10-11 5 X5078 Global Flight (5) J & A Lethaby R Jenkins 10 86688 Tuff Treasure 30.81 B Mitchell QUADDIES 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 RITCHIE MCDONALD & VAL WHYTE MEMORIAL HCP TROT 12:18PM 6 21990 Sunnivue Phileah (6) S Ashton R May WHANGANUI CHRONICLE C4/C5 PLACE 6 3-4-5-6-7-8 $10,000, R54-R80 DiscrHcp, 2700m 4 5:39PM 1 7 X3279 Moniburns (7) Barclay/Ellis B Orange $2,860, C4/5, 305m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 4 12:10PM NORWOOD 1200 8 08174 Ayutthaya (8) M Denton A Milne 1 1 15237 Sir Duggie 17.18 L Cole 3 OPT 809 $30,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1200m 1 44919 Spotlight The Valley (1) R Wilson B Orange 9 217 Hawaiian Hula (9) N Williamson N Williamson 2 2 64221 Eye Far 17.62 M Flipp 1 3 PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey 2 12132 Fanny Hill (1) P Williamson M Williamson 10 10867 Tweedledee (10) L Bond M Jones 3 51366 Big Time Lebron 17.62 L Cole 4 3 13232 Rebel Kibbybones (u1) J Hay J Hay 1 11 44243 Lisa Marie P (11) P Williamson C Purvis (J) 4 4 83675 Big Time Nash 17.87 L Cole 1 16276 Malambo (2) 59.5 T eamRogerson R Elliot 1 4 33X63 Full Noise (1) B Gray B Barclay 2 12 65815 Time In A Bottle (u1) P Williamson K Tomlinson (J) 3 5 83817 Bigtime Ziggy 17.63 L Cole 1 2 X4613 Princess Rihanna (5) 57 O'Sullivan/Scott T Yanagida (a2) 2 5 77330 Justamollyarcher (2) J & A Lethaby R Jenkins 13 67266 Sage Trouble (u2) C Laurenson A Beck 6 58415 Big Time Frosty 17.57 L Cole 3 39383 Sweepstake (4) 57 M Breslin 1 J Parkes 4 7 36281 Zara Cheebee 17.71 M Flipp RD PETROLEUM AM DRIVERS PACE $6,000, 4YO+ ROXBURGH COMBINED SPONSORS MOBILE PACE 2 4 X2495 Vinnie’s Volley (6) 54 J Bary S Weatherley (a) PM 6:02PM 8 81153 Big Time Chance 17.78 L Cole 12:53 $7,000, R40-R49., 2180m 5 1131X Euka Lady (1) 54 S Dravitzki R Myers 2 R40-R55, Up-R69 +Claimers., 2180m 11 9 66888 Bigtime Sheer 17.62 L Cole 1 1 27617 Touche (1) Peter & Mitchell Robertson M Jones 3 6 X1424 Stumpy (3) 54 K Gray L Allpress 1 75447 Shindal (1) S Lock A Veint 10 37775 Funzalo 17.61 B Hodgson 2 69900 Koromiko Eyre (2) M Saunders M Love 3 2 45024 Jacks N Jazz (2) G & J Knight M Williamson

AON CPF C2/C3 12:45PM SUPERIOR CHUNKY 1400 3 09790 Xmas Bay (3) B Negus 3 2070X Carlo Gambino (3) B McLellan B McLellan 5:59PM $3,325, C2/3, 520m OPT 812 $40,000, OPN HCP, 1400m 1 4 72224 Glacier Coaster (4) B Negus M Stratford 4 03625 Rosinupthebow (4) S Breen M Hurrell (J) 5 2 2 1 12533 Bigtime Daisy 30.86 L Cole 4 1 8X0X0 Chocante (6) 60 S Marsh J Waddell 3 5 04305 Senorita Margarita (5) B Negus C Negus 5 86076 Annie Fitz (5) R & C Wilson S Tomlinson (J)

2 55515 Gray Bale 30.23 W Woods 1 2 32210 The Mitigator (4) 59.5 P McKay S McKay 6 27977 Royal Jester (6) A Edge N Munro 6 02981 Rafa Novak (6) C McDowell R May 2 1 3 25262 Bigtime Acacia 30.34 L Cole 7 39135 Rah De Rah (7) S Lock G Anderson 7 16472 Swift Robyn (7) R & C Wilson C Ferguson 3 0360X Shadow Fox (5) 54.5 S Gulliver R Hannam Barrier Barrier 4 14678 Big Time Gina 30.75 L Cole 3 4 4 61561 Pop Star Princess (2) 53 F Cornege L Satherley 8 06749 Gabby’s Star (21) L Sinnamon G Sinnamon 4 8 09047 Star Paige (21) P Anderson K Butt 5 43373 Gazza’s Girl 30.44 G & S Fredrickson 6 46413 Bigtime Forest 30.20 L Cole 5 26161 Malo Bik (1) 53 R Patterson T Taiaroa (a3) 9 98079 Pat Campbell (22) B Negus C Wigg 9 93887 Ideal Asset (22) L Young N Williamson 3 7 31538 Big Time Dynasty 30.37 L Cole 2 6 X2142 Lady Rudolph (3) 53 R Patterson 10 25080 Russian Express (23) A Edge A Edge 2 10 37413 Bettors Highlight (23) B Gray B Barclay 8 23115 Simply Smooth 30.46 L Cole 7 49900 Brother One (7) 53 K Buttimore L Allpress 4 11 93129 Romanite (24) T Vince S Wigg 11 8470X Groomsman (24) H Hunter E Barron (J)

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■■TAURANGA ■■JULIUS Telegraph Te Akau team on a roll next on The winning run of trainer Jamie Richards and the Te Akau Racing team continued at Tauranga yes- the agenda terday when Byzantine scored over 1400m in rating 72 compa- ny. Cambridge trainer John Bell has Richards currently sits atop the indicated stable star Julius has National Trainer’s Premiership pulled up well from his exertions ladder with a total of 61 wins, in winning the Gr.1 Sistema Rail- nine clear of Cambridge condi- way (1200m) at Ellerslie on New tioner Stephen Marsh and has Year’s Day and will now be set for a been in a purple patch of form of second Group One title. late that saw him produce Prise The win represented a fairytale De Fer to win the Gr.2 Rich Hill result for those connected to the Mile (1600m) at Ellerslie on New horse after he was retired due to Year’s Day. a serious tendon injury just over Savabeel four-year-old Byzan- twelve months ago before return- tine has proven to be a bit of a ing to the track late last year after head-scratcher for Richards since making a near miraculous recov- winning stylishly in just his sec- ery. ond start as a two-year-old, mix- Twenty-four hours on from the ing his efforts at times but always win Bell is closely monitoring his looking to have the ability to pro- stable star who he will now set for gress through the grades. the Gr.1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph A winning run over 1200m in a (1200m) at Trentham on January similar grade at Hastings last start 18. showed he was back to his best “He is a very happy horse and and he franked that victory with appears to have pulled up well,” another professional display in Bell said. the hands of Opie Bosson. Byzantine with Opie Bosson aboard get to the line at Tauranga yesterday. “We will be keeping a close eye Sent forward to sit outside the on him but it will be business as pace by Bosson, Byzantine found Richards said. see him get a win for the team.” as a three-year-old in an age- usual as we build up to Trentham. a good kick when challenged in “He won well at Hawke’s Bay A full brother to Byzantine group 1400m event. “He will do plenty of work in the the run home before holding last time and we were very happy will be offered through the Little The 2019 Karaka Million 2YO pool, on the walker and the track out a late charge from Salt Bay to with him. Avondale Stud draft during Book (run over 1200m) winner is fresh where required. score by a neck and register his “The weight (60kgs) was a 1 at the National Yearling Sale at from a three-start Australian “That has been the pattern with fourth career victory from just 11 question mark but he ran to the Karaka later this month. spring campaign where she fin- him so there’s no real reason to starts. line well. Richard’s stable star Probabeel ished a good second to Funstar change that.” “He got a lovely run in the race “He’s putting together a good will create plenty of attention at in the Gr.1 Flight Stakes (1600m) A winner of nine of his 16 starts, even though it was only a small record although he has been a lit- Awapuni on Saturday when she at the Randwick course back in Julius sits as a $6 second favourite field,” stable representative Libby tle difficult at home so it’s good to has her first start in New Zealand October. on the Fixed Odds market for the Telegraph behind Australian mare Winter Bride ($4). On The Rocks charges back to winning form

Classy customer On the Rocks is the back of an exhibition gallop let On the Rocks slide around to riding his work and got to know on the road to defending his Gr.1 with stablemate Harlech at Mata- a challenging position entering him and he rates himself. Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) title mata a fortnight ago. the straight and he was simply “He knows he’s a good horse after a comprehensive fresh-up Co-trainer Pam Gerard had ex- too good in winning stylishly by and when he gets to the mile at performance in the New World pressed confidence in his chanc- three-quarters of a length. Trentham, against good horses Summer Cup (1400m) at Tauran- es before the race as he was fac- “He is class,” McNab said. and off a good tempo, he should ga. ing only two rivals, although he “I probably ended up getting unleash really well.” Off the scene and gelded since was carrying clear topweight of there (front) too soon on him, Gerard was also pleased to see contesting the Gr.1 Doomben 61.5kgs in the contest that was but under 61.5kgs, it was a good the Alamosa gelding put plenty of Cup (2000m) and Gr.2 O’Shea to serve as a lead-up to the Gr.1 effort. dash into the performance. Stakes (2200m) in Brisbane dur- Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Tren- “He’s a really nice horse and “I guess he had to do that to- ing a disappointing Queensland tham on January 18. I think he’s up to the goals they day, with what he’s got coming winter campaign, On the Rocks Content to sit pat as the pace have for him. up and it’s great to see him back,” went into Thursday’s contest off unfolded, rider Michael McNab “I’ve had a bit to do with him, Gerard said. Trainer John Bell

■■AUCKLAND CUP Starter accepts blame for Cup fiasco

Starter Trevor Harrison took full used up too much energy in the ing her harder to see) and she was the Gr.3 SkyCity City of Auckland that to happen,” Latta said. responsibility for Wednesday’s false start. right behind one of the clerk of the Cup (2400m) at Ellerslie was a “You feel for all three horses that City Of Auckland Cup false start Bets on all three horses who course horses and I didn’t see her bittersweet result for trainer Lisa did get late scratched. debacle. were scratched, the other being so thought she was in the gates. Latta. “James (McDonald, Sentimen- Harrison let the field go while Roger That, after the false start “I then called a false start when The Palmerston North condi- tal Miss’s jockey) didn’t hear the one of the favourites Pinmedown were refunded. I realised what had happened be- tioner’s other runner Sentimen- siren and got all the way around was still behind the stalls. Realis- Long-time northern starter cause I thought she deserved the tal Miss was late scratched from to the 1000m. ing his mistake he then pushed Harrison wasn’t making excuses chance to be in the race. the race along with race favourite “Platinum Invador did get the false start button, forcing the after the incident. “I feel bloody terrible about it, I Justamaiz and Roger That. pulled up early and it was a good field to be recalled. “It was my mistake, simple as don’t know what else to say.” Platinum Invador’s jockey ride by Leith.” The race was re-run but only that,” he said. Harrison, who is tremendously Leith Innes was aware of the sit- Latta said she was confident after three late scratchings, two of “I just didn’t see the horse (Pin- respected in the industry, stood uation and was ready to pull up with the 4-year-old son of Red- them being other favoured run- medown). himself down for the remain- his charge upon hearing the false wood after his runner-up per- ners in Justamaiz and Sentimental “I was distracted by another ing two races and stewards have start siren, however, other mounts formance behind subsequent Miss, who were withdrawn after couple of horses who were rear- opened an inquiry into the inci- weren’t so lucky. race favourite Concert Hall in the the official raceday veterinarian ing up and at the same time the dent. “It is frustrating that you travel Gr.3 Manawatu Cup (2300m) last declared they had run too far and hood came off Pinmedown (mak- Platinum Invador’s victory in the horses all the way up here for month. Sport retrospect 2019

24 Ashburton Guardian Friday, January 3, 2020 www.guardianonline.co.nz October 2019 At the end of each year, Guardian staff choose the best of the year’s photos to share with you all and reminisce.

Above – Mid Canterbury Tennis’ school holiday camp was a big hit at the Ashbur- ton Trust Tennis Centre.

Above left – The Hammers’ Matt Groom finished the 2019 season by doing something he did well all season by scoring a try, but it was not enough to get Mid Canterbury over the line against Wairarapa Bush, going down 31-10.

Left – The first rep bowls of the season were bowled on dewy greens in October.

Below – Riders had a blast at the Ashburton Motorcycle Club’s miniature TT event in Pendarves.

Above – Jasmin Strawbridge and her Ashburton College team mates took on St Margaret’s as they wound up their prepara- tions for nationals in Nelson.

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■■BASKETBALL Stern will be greatly missed

Reaction from the basketball world and beyond to the death of former NBA Commissioner David Stern yesterday at age 77: “For 22 years, I had a courtside seat to watch David in action. He was a mentor and one of my dearest friends. We spent count- less hours in the office, at arenas and on planes wherever the game would take us. Like every NBA legend, David had extraordinary talents, but with him it was always about the fundamentals – prepara- tion, attention to detail, and hard work.” – Adam Silver, who followed Stern as commissioner. “Without David Stern, the NBA would not be what it is today. He guided the league through turbu- lent times and grew the league into an international phenomenon, creating opportunities that few could have imagined before. His vision and leadership provided me with the global stage that allowed me to succeed. David had a deep love for the game of basketball and demanded excellence from those around him – and I admired him for that.” – Michael Jordan.

Peter ‘Snakebite’ Wright is a colourful character on the darts circuit, and yesterday secured his first world title. “David Stern was such a history PHOTO AP maker. When I announced in 1991 I had HIV, people thought they ■■DARTS could get the virus from shaking my hand. When David allowed me to play in the 1992 All Star Game in Orlando and then play for the Olympic Dream Team, we were able to change the world.” – Magic Snakebite takes the title Johnson. “There are no words that can Scottish Darts star Peter Wright two, is the second oldest winner bullseye with his attempt at a to miss the doubles, Wright duly really describe the far-reaching yesterday captured his first PDC of the event. 170 finish in the decider. moved two sets clear again, tak- impact of Commissioner Stern’s World Championship title with a In his fifth world final and Averaging 105.02, Wright raced ing the sixth 3-0 and soon led by brilliance, vision, fairness and hard superb 7-3 win over 2019 cham- seeking his third crown in the through the next set 3-1, before two for the third time at 5-3. work over so many years. There pion Michael van Gerwen at Al- past four years, Dutchman Van the champion needed only 37 Both players missed two darts is no doubt Commissioner Stern exandra Palace. Gerwen was eyeing a 60th win in darts to take the third 3-0. to win the championship’s ninth lifted the NBA to new heights and The 49-year-old lost 7-4 to Van his 79th encounter with Wright Van Gerwen levelled the match set but Wright eventually claimed he will be greatly missed by all of Gerwen in the 2014 final and had and an eighth successive major at 2-2 after Wright missed his fa- it to move within one set of the us.” – Larry Bird. previously lost 10 of his 11 major final victory over the colourful vourite double top that would title. “Will never forget the words you finals. Scot. have given him a two-set lead Van Gerwen missed double 12 spoke this day! ‘With the 7th pick’ But Wright raced into a 2-0 lead Both players came into the fi- again. for the first nine-dart finish of the changed my life forever. Thank you and with the three-time champi- nal with a 44 per cent doubles But Van Gerwen was in arrears tournament and he was soon to and your family for your leader- on missing doubles, built a 6-3 success rate, but Wright missed at the interval as Wright recorded miss out on the overall prize as ship and commitment to growing advantage. three darts for the opening leg, a 10-dart finish and then saw the well as the assured Wright sank the game of basketball around the Tournament seventh seed although his consistency soon Dutchman squander six darts for double 10 at the third time of World. Forever grateful. RIP Com- Wright, who won 6-5 in a sud- sealed the first set after Van Ger- the next leg. asking to land the sport’s biggest missioner Stern!” — Golden State den-death shootout in round wen just clipped the wire of the With Van Gerwen continuing prize. guard Stephen Curry. “The game lost a leader today.” – Oklahoma City guard Chris Paul, ■■TENNIS president of the National Basket- ball Players Association. Hourigan gains wildcard entry to ASB Classic

New Zealand No. 1 Paige Hourig- American Taylor Townsend. – but comes to the ASB Classic wait to play in front of New Zea- an has been granted a main draw The Kiwi then went on to win in a good mindset, after winning land again.” wildcard to the ASB Classic. two ITF doubles titles in Singa- the recent New Zealand nation- Fellow Kiwis Erin Routliffe and Currently ranked 438 on the pore and Arizona, pairing up als. Valentina Ivanov have both re- WTA Tour and 208 on the ITF with teen sensation Coco Gauff “I’m so excited,” said Hourigan. ceived wildcards into the qualify- rankings, the 22-year-old is com- to win in the American event. “After having a few hiccups this ing event. ing off her first full year as a pro- Hourigan has also won two ITF year and some family issues, I’m Ivanov (18) had a strong start to fessional tennis player. singles titles and a total of eight just happy to be back out there her first season of College tennis Hourigan had a very impres- ITF doubles titles. competing and loving tennis in the USA. sive start to 2019, reaching the She had a difficult second half again. I had an amazing time at She compiled a 12-4 singles re- doubles final in Auckland with of the year – compounded by a the ASB Classic last year and am cord to see her ranked No. 20 on fellow Georgia Tech graduate, family tragedy away from tennis really excited to be back. I can’t the Oracle ITA poll. David Stern Sport

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■■CRICKET ■■FOOTBALL Gunners Black Caps in turmoil shoot down

By Niall Anderson Somerville the other squad options who didn’t play in Melbourne. Man United Black Caps batsmen Kane Williamson However, the Black Caps haven’t and Henry Nicholls have missed a sec- yet called in cover, perhaps signalling ond straight day of training, just one that Williamson and Nicholls should Arsenal showed signs they can ex- day out from the third test against Aus- be fine to play today, and Latham be- cel under coach Mikel Arteta with tralia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. lieves there is enough depth amongst an impressive 2-0 win at home to The pair didn’t turn to up training the squad. Manchester United in the Premier at the SCG yesterday, both still unwell “We’d have to look at the make-up of League, while Southampton sunk with flu-like symptoms, while William- the squad. Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 and Chel- son handed over the pre-match press “We’ve got one extra batsman in the sea were held 1-1 at Brighton & conference duties to Tom Latham. squad but we’ve got a few all-rounders Hove Albion. Latham revealed that their status there as well, which does make it a lit- Nicolas Pepe was in inspired for today was still in doubt, as is that tle bit easier, so if we do have to come form as he gave Arsenal an early of Mitchell Santner, who didn’t pull up to that decision then all options will be lead and Sokratis made it 2-0 be- well yesterday morning. discussed. fore halftime yesterday, galvanis- “It’s up in the air at the moment – a “If we lost those guys it would be ing the home fans who finally had couple of boys are a little bit crook un- disappointing, but I know we’ve got a something to shout about follow- fortunately,” said Latham. squad of 15 here who are passionate ing a miserable run by their stand- “They’re going to have today off, as about this team, and whatever side ards. well as yesterday, so fingers crossed we do end up playing, we’ve got the Brighton forward Alireza Jahan- they’ll be right to go tomorrow. backing of the whole group that it’s the bakhsh’s brilliant equaliser denied “It’s gone around the team a little bit right team to do the job.” fourth-placed Chelsea back-to- which obviously isn’t ideal, but fingers Australian captain Tim Paine was back league wins. crossed – they’re resting up today and expecting Williamson, in particular, to However, United’s defeat meant hopefully they’ll wake up tomorrow play. Chelsea were five points clear of morning and be good to go.” “We’re not worried about it. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side and six Latham is not yet expecting to have “We’re planning for him to play – if clear of Spurs. to take the captain’s armband today, Kane Williamson misses a couple of Third-placed Manchester City noting it would take a lot to rule Wil- days training I don’t think it’s going to secured a 2-1 victory over Ever- liamson out of the test. affect him too much. ton, while David Moyes’ West Ham “He’s obviously a great leader “I think a player of his quality knows United reign got under way with a amongst this group and he’s passion- what he’s doing, he knows how to pre- 4-0 hammering of Bournemouth. ate about this group, so I’m sure if pare himself and knows how to get up Spurs have suffered from incon- there’s any chance of him playing – for the big games. sistency after an early bounce un- even if it is a small chance – he’ll cer- “We’re preparing for the best Kane der under Jose Mourinho and their tainly be playing.” Williamson, and if he’s not there, then loss at St Mary’s to a Danny Ings The news will be concerning for the we saw last game that a guy like Tom strike further derailed their push Black Caps, who possess seriously lim- Blundell can come in and take it right for a top-four finish, while their ited options in terms of available bat- up to us. problems mounted with Harry ting cover. “They’ve got some very good play- Kane limping off injured. Horrendously out-of-form opener ers, we’re not sure what XI they’re go- Days after a laboured showing in Jeet Raval is the only batsman waiting ing to go with, but we’ve looked real- a 2-2 draw at bottom side Norwich in the wings, with bowlers Todd Astle, ly closely at who they’ve got here, so City, Spurs could not find a way Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry and Will we’re prepared for everyone.” Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson. back into the game after Ings’ goal. Four-day test call gathering momentum

New Zealand Cricket has joined game and we have to consult them allowed since 2017 and England the move to consider four-day test as well.” scheduled one against Ireland but it matches. There have been immediate rifts only lasted for three days. The international calendar for within the playing ranks, with Aus- Leading UK cricket writer Scyld 2023 and beyond will be sorted out tralian captain Tim Paine and spin- Berry has argued the essential nature this year and the England and Wales ner Nathan Lyon amongst those of test cricket would be destroyed by Cricket Board is offering cautious vehemently opposed to the change, the change. support for the radical proposal. along with the New Zealand pace “A five-day test is a fight to the fin- While five-day tests have been the bowler Neil Wagner and South Afri- ish. norm since 1979 and many of the ca’s Vernon Philander. “It is dog-eats-dog, primeval and format’s most exciting finishes have Lyon said: “you need time for the thrilling. You win or lose. Time is not been decided on the final day of play, pitch to deteriorate and bring spin- a consideration. A draw is highly un- the ICC have the support of a num- ners in more on day five as well. likely (none even in rainy England ber of the sport’s governing bodies “I’m totally against it and I hope from 2016 until last summer). It is including Australia, England and ICC aren’t even considering it.” the law of the jungle transferred to a New Zealand. Wagner said: “If you look at the playing field. New Zealand Cricket’s chief exec- test matches that have gone five days “When all the frills and niceties are utive David White told Radio Sport’s and into a last session, they’re some stripped away, it is a fight for surviv- Elliott Smith four-day tests would of the most exciting tests in history al,” he wrote in a column for the Tel- free up the calendar a bit. – and there’s been quite a few in the egraph. “One of challenges is the calendar last year or so.” “But if you make every test a four- is very contested with ICC events, Former test captains Mark Taylor day game, time comes into it and of- the test championship and bilateral and Michael Vaughan are open to the fers the lesser team a place to hide. cricket,” he said. change, and England wicketkeeper Not dog-eats-dog, but containment, “Having four-day test matches Jos Buttler said the game must be and negativity, in pursuit of a draw. frees up the calendar a bit. If you “open to change”. Thus a dramatic contest is watered could have a test match on a Thurs- “I think the administrators and down into sparring. day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday it broadcasters have got to look at the “The tempo of test cricket should certainly makes it easier to plan. best way to preserve test cricket. It’s not be speeded up any further than “But there’s a lot of consultation the best form of the game, so how it is already. There should be quiet which has got to go through and par- can we maintain that and keep mov- periods – as in any human activity ticularly with the players. ing the game on?” Buttler said. which lasts all day for days on end – “They are the reason we have the Four-day matches have been as well as exciting ones.” Black Caps bowling star Neil Wagner is against the change. Classifieds

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■■CRICKET ■■CRICKET Rugby’s secret weapons High praise from Paine He might give the Black Caps way you play your cricket. a bit of stick from behind the “The excitement that you After upsetting Team Cricket last Sri Lankan to amass 10,000 runs in stumps when wicketkeeping, build among your own fans is year, Team Rugby has revealed test and ODI cricket. but Australian captain Tim truly special – as the Australian two secret weapons to help them “Murali still gives me nightmares, Paine has given some heart- team witnessed first-hand at go back-to-back in the 2020 Black so having him pop up again is a real warming praise to the New the MCG, with a huge amount Clash. concern,” admitted Team Cricket Zealand team on the eve of the of Kiwi supporters packed in for Former Sri Lankan internationals coach and captain Stephen Flem- third test in Sydney. the Boxing Day test. Muttiah Muralitharan and Mahela ing. “To Kane [Williamson], Gary “It was brilliant to see so Jayawardene will suit up for Team “And last time I played Mahela [Stead] and the rest of the New many Kiwi shirts in the crowd, Rugby in the exhibition Twenty20 he got a hundred in a world cup Zealand squad – thank you although they gave us a bit of cricket match in Napier later this semi-final. You couldn’t ask for two for the tremendous spirit in stick. month. better pros.” which you’ve played this se- “We look forward to our They will link up the likes of for- Team Rugby: Richie McCaw, Israel Dagg, ries, your team has been ad- friendly rivalry growing over mer New Zealand under-20s cricket Jason Spice, Ofisa Tonu’u, Beauden mired the world over for the the next few years.” Noted rugby man Muttiah Muralitharan captain Kaylum Boshier, Beauden Barrett, Jordie Barrett, Aaron Smith, Brad and Jordie Barrett, and Brad Weber. tor Sir Graham Henry said. 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Grab part of the next chapter in the concerts right through the and coffee available from the fellow competitors, throw the April 15 your mates, grab your tickets, go Friends saga. festive season. odd yarn, tell a long-winded joke popup playground. The Ten Tenors on … grab your bike and come You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll or two. Great artist line up of Facebook: The Plains Railway Ashburton Trust Event Centre along for the ride! unagi! entertainers for everyone. Come to New Zealand’s Salmon and Historical Museum. Following sold out performances 7.30pm - 9.45pm With friends like these, who capital and join the annual Check out the events at www. 11am - 4pm throughout New Zealand, needs television? Pivot! competition, open to all adults July 4-5 carolinebay.org.nz The Ten Tenors are thrilled to and children. 7.30pm - 10pm 9am - 4pm January 15 announce they’re returning by Ashburton Model Train www.rakaiasalmon.co.nz January 5 to 10 Summer in Selwyn - Teddy popular demand. Show October 17 Bears’ Picnic The charming classical cross- Tinwald War Memorial Hall, Methven Summer School February 29 Jackson Holmes Salmon Rolleston Reserve and over group will perform a Tinwald 2020 Discover Mt Hutt Run Community Centre Display of model trains from Mt Hutt Ski Area and Snow selection of the best romantic Rakaia Domain Methven Teddy bear parade, face around the South Island and a Centre, Mt Hutt Skifield Road, pop songs, ballads and arias of The Jackson Holmes Salmon Running over six days, the painting, bouncy castles and range of retailers selling model Methven all time from their latest album Run has something for Summer School will take in a awesome prizes. Love Is In The Air. trains, scenery items, diecast Discover Mt Hutt is an everyone, competitive and weekend to meet the requests Postponement date Thursday cars and figures. opportunity to explore Mt Hutt 7.30pm - 10pm non-competitive, individual or of Monday – Friday workers 16. Free. Food available. wishing to partake in courses. during summer. May 20 teams. 11am - 1pm Ashburton Model Train Show - With seven events and several Please follow the online booking 10am - 4pm The Big Bike Film Night Trains on the Plains. categories, there is plenty process to completion. January 25 Regent Cinema Ashburton www.methvensummerschool. March 14 9.30am - 4pm of choice. All events are 4x4 Safari Prepare to be inspired! Tutus On Tour staged around the splendour co.nz Stour River Bridge on the September 11 Ashburton Trust Event Centre The Big Bike Film Night is on of the Rakaia River and its January 5 Ashburton Gorge Road, 15km a mission to share the best Friends! The musical The Royal New Zealand Ballet riverbed. The choice is yours: The Plains Railway and from Mt Somers cycling short films from around parody is delighted to expand the half marathon, duathlon x2, Historical Museum Complex Fundraiser for Mt Somers the world with you! Showcasing Ashburton Trust Event Centre company’s much-loved regional multisport, run/walk x2 and 12 Maronan Road, Tinwald Walkway Society. our 2020 collection that has touring programme in 2020, Friends! mountain bike. A must-do lead Don’t miss this remote alpine everything a cycle-centric Enjoy a vintage railcar ride and featuring works tailor-made The musical parody is an up to the C2C. adventure. High clearance audience could want - action, explore the Museum Village for the RNZB by trail blazing 9am - 4pm vehicles only, numbers limited. displays, working blacksmith, choreographers at home in New vintage machinery and more. Contact: Robert Schikkler 03 Zealand and on the world stage. Browse through the Ashburton 3039 826 or [email protected] 6.30pm Fire Museum, the Ashburton 8am Woodworkers and the Lynn March 22 www.ateventcentre.co.nz Woodworking Museum - Take February 9 Tina – Simply the Best a miniature train ride with the The Plains Railway and Ashburton Trust Event Centre Ashburton Model Engineers, Historical Museum Complex Mid Canterbury The Look of Love Summer Singing School Ali Harper view craft displays in the 12 Maronan Road, Tinwald Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner Celebrating 20 years of musical Burt Bacharach sound’s like no other function room. Enjoy a vintage railcar ride and with this full stage production theatre camps this show has it all. ... Poignant, atmospheric and beautiful. Inflatable fun, hot food, snacks explore the Museum Village With students from the past and Spend an evening with award winning brimming with Tina hits from the and coffee available from the displays, working blacksmith, present there will be 110 students Ali Harper as she weaves through the popup playground. ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. who will showcase their talents. Grammy award winner’s extensive vintage machinery and more. The gala evening on Saturday collection from say a little prayer to Facebook: The Plains Railway Browse through the Ashburton 7pm - 9.30pm night will include an alumni choir. walk on by, Ali is sure to entertain you. and Historical Museum. Fire Museum, the Ashburton March 27 Tickets: $25* Fri, 7.30pm - Sat, 2pm and 7.30pm Early Bird until January 21 Thu, 7.30pm Gala tickets: $40* Adults and Seniors $35.00* 11am - 4pm Woodworkers and the Lynn Ben Hurley Live at the Blue JANUARY 17, 18 MARCH 19 January 12 Woodworking Museum - Take Pub a miniature train ride with the Tina The Blue Pub, Methven Friends! The Musical Parody The Plains Railway and Ashburton Model Engineers, Simply The Best Historical Museum Complex view craft displays in the He’s the bearded guy on Seven Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Friends! The Musical Parody will be there 12 Maronan Road, Tinwald function room. Days and now he’s coming to Turner with this full stage production brimming for you in 2020 as it tours New Zealand the Blue Pub In Methven! with Tina Turner Hits from the 60’s, 70’s and for the fi rst time. The Musical Parody Enjoy a vintage railcar ride and Inflatable fun, hot food, snacks 80’s. Featuring the powerful yet raspy vocals takes a hilarious look and remembers explore the Museum Village and coffee available from the Join Ben, MC Bec Sandys and and thrilling stage presence of Caroline Borole the TV phenomenon that ruled the 90’s. displays, working blacksmith, popup playground. support act Peter Livingstone complete with band including a brass section, A hilarious, face-paced, music fi lled for this night of hilarity at backing vocalists and dancers. production that starts at Central Perk. vintage machinery and more. Facebook: The Plains Railway Browse through the Ashburton Samuel’s Summit Bar at the Blue Adult $71.50* Sun, 7pm Premium $89.90* / A Reserve Fri, 7.30pm and Historical Museum. Child 12 and under $31.50* MARCH 22 $79.90* / Child $69.90* / Groups SEPTEMBER 11 Fire Museum, the Ashburton Pub. 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Scattered rain. Light winds, but Timaru ne 25 9 northwesterlies developing late. We are the only Northeasterlies dying out. Queenstown ne 22 10 THURSDAY Mid Canterbury funeral FRIDAY Partly cloudy. A few spots of rain. Dunedin ne 24 13 home providing local, Mainly ne. Northwesterlies. Winds tending northerly. Invercargill ne 23 11 caring and dignifi ed World Weather Forecasts for today River Levels cumecs Adelaide showers 20 12 Frankfurt drizzle 12 10 New York ne 12 4 Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 1.99 mortuary care. Amsterdam rain 12 7 Geneva drizzle 12 8 Paris showers 14 10 Bangkok rain 32 24 Hobart showers 17 9 Perth ne 25 10 Berlin drizzle 12 9 Hong Kong ne 28 22 Rarotonga rain 23 21 Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 162.5 Complete Brisbane thunder 29 20 Honolulu showers 30 22 Rome rain 20 17 Local Care Cairns ne 31 22 Islamabad ne 27 16 San Francisco ne 21 11 Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday 8.86 Rochelle Cairo ne 31 20 Jakarta showers 30 25 Seoul ne 19 9 Since 1982 Calcutta ne 32 23 Johannesburg ne 29 16 Singapore thunder 33 24 Sth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday 8.56 Embalmer Canberra ne 23 11 Kuala Lumpur thunder 33 25 Stockholm cloudy 5 3 Colombo thunder 31 24 London rain 13 7 Sydney thunder 24 17 Darwin thunder 33 26 Los Angeles ne 26 13 Taipei drizzle 22 20 Rangitata Klondyke at 2:25 pm, yesterday 70.1 Delhi windy 29 18 Madrid rain 16 11 Tel Aviv ne 27 15 Dubai ne 33 26 Melbourne showers 18 10 Tokyo ne 21 12 Waitaki Kurow at 2:06 pm, yesterday 222.4 Dublin showers 10 7 Moscow rain 10 3 Washington ne 15 0 Edinburgh rain 10 9 Nadi showers 30 21 Zurich showers 14 9 Source: Environment Canterbury

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing Canterbury Readings to 4pm yesterday Ashburton Methven Christchurch Timaru m Monday Tuesday Wednesday am 369noon 369pm am 369noon 369pm am 369noon 369pm Airport Airport Airport 3 Temperature °C 2 At 4pm 28.9 28.1 27.4 27.7 Max to 4pm 30.9 30.6 31.4 28.5 1 Minimum 13.0 17.9 9.8 11.6 0 Grass minimum 7.8 – 6.2 – 4:19 10:44 4:57 11:13 5:15 11:38 5:54 12:04 6:08 12:28 6:45 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river Rainfall mm mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 4 minutes. 16hr to 4pm 0.0 – 0.0 0.0 Rise 6:11 am Rise 6:10 am Rise 6:08 am November to date 0.0 – 0.0 0.0 Set 8:23 pm Set 8:24 pm Set 8:25 pm Avg Nov to date 6 – 5 5 Good Good fishing Fair Fair fishing Bad Bad fishing 2019 to date 628.0 – 494.4 381.8 Set 2:27 am Set 3:05 am Set 3:37 am Avg year to date 578 – 541 429 Rise 11:50 am Rise 12:51 pm Rise 1:51 pm Wind km/h First quarter Full moon Last quarter At 4pm E 17 N 28 E 20 E 9 We Help 4 Nov 11:24 pm 13 Nov 2:36 am 20 Nov 10:12 am Strongest gust E 30 – NE 30 NW 19 ©Copyright OceanFun Publishing Ltd. www.ofu.co.nz Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa Time of gust 3:39pm – 2:56pm 12:58am

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Will Smith, (RPL) From the Melbourne Cricket Relatives M All Tied Up and Simpsons PG 7:15 Charmed M NY 3 11:30 Love It Or List 2:53 The Golem 16VC 2018 Jaden Smith. 3:30 Dracula From Sixways Stadium, Ground. Nowhere to Go. 1:20 The 8am Border Security – Untold M 2014 Action. Worcester. 1980s – The Deadliest It – Vancouver 3 12:30 The Horror. Hani Furstenberg, 11:30 L Australia v Australia’s Frontline M Ishai Golan. 4:26 #roxy PGVLS Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper, 2pm Gallagher Premiership Decade M The Heartland Real Housewives Of Beverly 8:30 Ice Road Truckers ML Blackcaps Third Test – Day 3 2018 Romantic Comedy. Sarah Gadon. 5:05 Derailed – Harlequins v Tigers (RPL) Massacre. 2:10 Car Crash Hills PGR 1:30 Below 9:15 Storage Wars – Texas PG Jake Short, Sarah Fisher. 16VLS 2005 Drama. From Twickenham Stadium. One. Global Caught On Camera PG 3 9:40 MacGyver M 10:25 SVU Deck – Mediterranean PGR 6:10 First Man ML 2018 Clive Owen, Jennifer Aniston. 4pm England v Barbarians Coverage from the SCG, 3pm Deadliest Catch PG We MV 11:10 Charmed M 2:30 Four Weddings UK 3 Drama. Ryan Gosling, 6:50 Veronica Guerin MVL (RPL) Have Not Yet Begun to Fight. Noon Jeopardy! PG Sydney. Claire Foy. 2003 Drama. Cate Blanchett, From Twickenham Stadium, 4:45 Gold Rush PG Rise of the 3:30 The People’s Court 12:25 Wheel Of Fortune PG 8pm Big Bash League (HLS) 8:30 The Sun Is Also A Star Gerard McSorley, Ciaran Hinds. London. Machines. 4:30 Million Dollar Listing 12:50 Hawaii Five-0 MV Thunder v Stars. NY 3 1:40 Valor MV 2:25 MacGyver MVLS 2019 Drama. 8:30 12 Years A Slave 16VS 6pm Killik Cup – Barbarians 5:40 Outback Opal Hunters A college-bound romantic and 2013 Historical Drama. In the v Fiji (RPL) 8:30 Big Bash League (HLS) PG 5:30 Love It Or List It – M 3:10 Charmed M 4pm The a Jamaican-born pragmatist pre-Civil War United States, a From Twickenham Stadium. Renegades v Sixers. 6:35 Weather Top Tens PG Vancouver 3 Simpsons PG 4:30 Jeopardy! PG 5pm Wheel Of Fortune PG meet and fall for each other free black man from upstate 8pm Barbarians v Wales (RPL) 9:05 L Big Bash League Top Ten Extreme Adventures. 6:30 Dress To Impress 3 5:30 Storage Wars – Texas PG over one magical day in New York is abducted and From Principality Stadium, Hurricanes v Heat. 7:30 Outback Opal Hunters 7:30 Catfish New York. Yara Shahidi, sold into slavery. Based on Cardiff. PG 6pm Ice Road Truckers ML From Blundstone Arena, 8:30 M American Charles Melton. true events. Chiwetel Ejiofor, 10pm Women’s – 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 7pm Border Security – Hobart. Pie – The Wedding Australia’s Frontline M 10:15 Burying Yasmeen Michael Kenneth Williams, Barbarians v Wales (RPL) 9:25 Aussie Salvage Squad MVLC 2019 Comedy. Jason Lott, Michael Fassbender. PG The Tide is King. AO 3 2003 Comedy. Jim 7:30 MacGyver M 8:30 Blood Saturday Saturday And Treasure MV 9:30 Arrow Mike Langer. 10:45 Our Idiot Brother MLS Midnight Barbarians v 12:30 Australia v Blackcaps 10:15 Expedition Unknown and Michelle are getting 11:30 Hotel Mumbai 16VLC 2011 Comedy. Paul Rudd. PG Chasing the Snake Kings. MVS 10:30 SVU MV 11:15 Ice Brazil (RPL) (HLS) Third Test – Day One. married, with Jim’s friends Road Truckers ML 2019 Thriller. Dev Patel, 12:12 Law From Sao Paulo. 11:05 Naked And Afraid MLC Saturday 1:30 Super Smash (HLS) helping with preparations, Armie Hammer. Abiding Citizen 18VC 2am Pro14 Weekly 11:55 How It’s Made PG Saturday 2am Super Smash (HLS) but they soon have an 12:05 Charmed M Saturday 1:30 Game 2009 Crime. 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Ina Divers tees off at the Tinwald Golf New Year New Year Tournament yesterday. on the fairways

PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 020120-HM-0029 Over a hundred golfers took part in the Tin- have registrations from Christchurch and “We were giving our money to another It is always held on the second of January, wald Golf Club New Year Tournament yes- Pleasant Point,” said club captain Bruce club.” no matter what day of the week it might fall terday. Collins. It was agreed that staging their own tour- on. The popular competition attracts local Before the advent of the local contest, Tin- nament made more economic sense. “Golfers all around the place are quite of- players as well as those from further afield. wald golfers travelled to Hororata to play at “So we stopped going there and played ten looking for something to do by then,” he “This year, which is about our tenth, we New Year. here instead.” said. Venus top seed in strong field New Zealand’s Michael Venus will breaking inside the top 10 for the to finish off their stellar year. “I’m looking forward to getting forward to some great doubles headline a very strong doubles first time in his career. Australian Peers is a world class out on court with John, and we matches this year. draw for the 2020 ASB Classic The Kiwi hit his highest ranking doubles specialist who was just want to start on a winning note “It’s fantastic to have a Kiwi in with new partner, Australian John of No. 8 in the world after reach- shy from the top spot in 2017. especially in my hometown. I the number one ranking, espe- Peers. ing the semi-final of Wimbledon The experienced Aussie will love playing in front of family and cially considering the strength Venus has had another out- with South African partner Raven partner Venus for the first time in friends,” said Venus. of the field and that it’s his some standing year on tour, adding to Klaasen. The duo made another Auckland and the pair are looking Tournament director Karl tournament. more ATP doubles titles to his seven quarter-finals and three fi- to live up to their top seed rank- Budge is happy with how the field “I know he’s really looking for- name (Washington, Halle) and nals including the ATP Tour finals ing. has come together and is looking ward to getting back out on court.” Young Kiwi gets a wildcard entry for ASB Classic P25