Canterbury’s head coach is heading offshore at the end of the month, taking up a role coaching with English County Middlesex.

But before he leaves, the team will be facing off against Wellington in the Ford Trophy Grand Final.

Peter Fulton caught up Craig Kerr ahead of this last hurrah with Canterbury cricket and touched on how the move to Middlesex is progressing.

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Phil Smith has been teaching golf for over 30 years.

He began as a player, but shifted into a more instructional role in his 20s and 30s after sinking quite a bit of time into researching the golf swing.

He joined Craig Kerr for a chat about his career, his love of the game, and what it’s like to coach.

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World Champion high jumper Hamish Kerr has reached the top, claiming the Supreme Award at this year’s Halberg Awards.

He joined Craig Kerr for a chat about the award and discuss his goals moving forward.

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The Canterbury Strokeplay is teeing off this weekend.

Canterbury Golf GM Blair Minton joined Lesley Murdoch to preview the tournament, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company.

They also delved into the monster raffle happening this weekend.

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The iconic Sumner Sports Pavilion is getting an upgrade.

Both the lease renewal and a full rebuild of the St Leonards Park pavilion have been approved by the Waihoro Spreydon–Cashmere–Heathcote Community Board.

Lesley Murdoch caught up with longtime Sumner resident and rugby and cricket club member Ray Steele for a chat about the development.

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Super Rugby Pacific's pre-season has kicked off, with the champions, the Crusaders, beating the Highlanders 33-10 in Timaru.

Assistant Coach James Marshall joined Lesley Murdoch was impressed by what he witnessed, joining Lesley Murdoch to chat about the win.

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The annual Long Run around Rugy and Malvern Parks took place in Christchurch last week, with the Crusaders, public, and many corporates taking part.

The aim of the event is to raise money for child cancer, conceptualised by Aaron Webb, who joined Lesley Murdoch to reflect on what’s become an iconic charity run.

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Things are buzzing at one of Canterbury’s golfing venues.

More than 140 golfers are teeing off in the New Year Classic this weekend at Templeton Golf Club – a major event on the club’s calendar.

Known for its par-73 layout, stretching over 6,100 metres with a Slope Rating of 126, Templeton is no easy test, and Lesley Murdoch caught up with Matt Egan to hear how things are tracking.

Thanks to Elmwood Trading Company.

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