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I think you know Iraklis many of the ATC members dont even attend the Auckland Cup, let alone an ordinary race night, so they dont really know or see what happening. It's like the Local Body elections, they vote for the incumbent without really knowing why. I believe there will be some "interesting" questions asked tonight - whether they will be truthfully answered or not remains to be seen but anyone who is a member should attend tonight if they have any interest in their club. The present situation must not be allowed to continue is for certain.

Get rid of night rugby during the wet, cold, windy winter - I'm sure that would help.

Once Again AB's gifted possession & points through inaccurate kicking. Their long kicks were usually returned by hard running followed by mauling. And under present rules very difficult to gain a turnover without infringing. And kicks to touch also gives up possession. Was good to see the Wallabies using the tap penalty. albeit while hooker Yellow carded. Eliminates all those thousand of reasons you can lose your advantage at line out or scrim. And a lot of time can be saved.

Mounga had a reasonable game until late when AB's 7 or so points ahead and just needed to hold on when he had a brain fade and kicked ahead instead of keeping ball in hand. Aussies took his kick and stormed back & scored converted try in corner. Then blow me he kicked ahead again, AB's give penalty in ruck and over went a penalty. Surely the word was out that they should keep control of ball, not gift it away!!

Quite an impressive list. This must be costing us all quite a packet. Good to see some Republic supporters there too. I do note however one New Zealander has been sighted in the "front row" but is not on the list - is his trip also funded by the Taxpayers?? NZ representation to Queen Elizabeth II funeral confirmed RT HON JACINDA ARDERN Prime Minister Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed the New Zealanders attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London. They include the Māori King, Kiingi Tūheitia, former Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright, Victoria Cross for New Zealand recipient, Bill (Willie) Apiata and former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Sir Don McKinnon. “Queen Elizabeth II was our longest serving Sovereign and was much loved and admired,” Jacinda Ardern said. “It is a privilege to attend the funeral alongside other New Zealanders from different walks of life to pay our respects on behalf of all New Zealanders. “The broad range of New Zealand’s representation is a testament to the Queen’s long standing relationship and engagement with our country,” Jacinda Arden said. Others from New Zealand include: Sir Tipene O'Regan, Aivale Cole, Whaea Esther Jessop and Jacqueline Gilbert. In addition, some holders of New Zealand’s most senior Royal honours have also been invited to attend the funeral. Amongst those are representatives of the Victoria Cross for New Zealand, The New Zealand Cross, and the Order of New Zealand. “Being in London for the Queen's funeral also represents an opportunity to meet with King Charles III, Leaders of Realm and Commonwealth countries, along with other world leaders who have also been invited to the funeral, and participate in other events specifically for realm countries,” Jacinda Ardern said. The Prime Minister will fly to London on Wednesday 14 September. Editor’s Notes Following the Queen’s funeral the Prime Minister will fly to New York for the United Nations General Assembly on the evening of Monday 19 September and resuming her programme for the week there, including co-hosting the Christchurch Call Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and delivering New Zealand’s national statement The Governor-General, Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro will also be in attendance. Additional information on New Zealanders representing Maori, the community and other sectors of NZ society is below: Kiingi Tūheitia Sir Tipene O'Regan - New Zealander of the year Aivale Cole – London based soprano and winner of the 2009 Lexus Song Quest. Aivale Cole Whaea Esther Jessop - the Honorary President of Ngāti Rānana – The London Māori Club, having been a founding member in 1958 and former Chair. Jacqueline Gilbert - Female founder of Beaudurof, completed an MBA at Cambridge and now judges at Business School Entrepreneur courses. Jacqueline Gilbert The Victoria Cross for New Zealand: Bill (Willie) Apiata, VC The New Zealand Cross: Jacinda Amey, NZC The Order of New Zealand: The Honourable Dame Silvia Cartwright, ONZ, PCNZM, DBE, QSO, DStJ The Right Honourable Sir Don McKinnon, ONZ, GCVO Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, ONZ, CH, DBE The Acting High Commissioner for New Zealand will also attend.

As with the last Olympic Games, the first question asked of all Kiwi Medal winners as soon as they exit the playing patch (Velo, Pool, etc. out of breath ) is "How Does It Feel". Very amateurish in my opinion. How Would you feel just having won - and it probably not even sunk in!! Get a little inventive Kiwi reporters - perhaps interviews should be left until at least the competitor has settled down after possibly their biggest sporting ordeal.

Anyone seen any white smoke yet?

HRNZ have learned from the politicians. The answer could be the same - outski next elections!!

Yes??

Many drivers have been fined twice (or more) - should they be outted for life!??

It is standard practice that all stables are inspected regularly. Nothing sinister!!

Time flies

This week is "week four". Let's see what the outcome is next Mon/Tues

Probably a "friend of a friend"

And in the meantime Pukekohe and Ruakaka will be over used

No wonder they built so many Ambulances in a great hurry!

But don't worry Scooby - the Racing Board will close more racecourses over the next year!

Wow - the Kiwi Stipes would just love that victory salute. But you can bet they would find a rule against it and hand out a suspension.

OK TM. I presume you will be dodging the cameras. No doubt you will in the TAB where they can't find you. Or the Lone Star?

Are the ATC encouraging patrons NOT to turn up to Alex Park?

I pricked my bubble years ago. One of Jacinda's momentous innovations for the country (LOL)

Two comments TM - They tried the Auckland Cup in winter before - and we all know the results there. Give it 3 to 5 years - will harness in the north last that long? Oh yes - why worry about Aussie - they dont worry about us. Inters proof there

Has this "marketing" tool been scrapped in the North - to be honest haven't been to Cambridge for a while but they appear to have vanished from Auckland.

Perhaps they got no noms

I think you know the answer to that (LOL) - in the north the gallops wanted harness closed down although in a couple of areas the two codes do work in harmony. For the South Island I wouldnt hazard a guess - perhaps you can answer that.