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Last updated12:53, April 18 2017

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Kaitlyn Watts was in dominant form at the Oceania Junior Championship where she won the under-19 girls division.

Palmerston North'sKaitlynWatts continues to find success on the squash court, this time picking up a title at the Oceania Junior Championship.

Watts, 16, won the under-19 final at the tournament which helped New Zealand retain the overall title at the event held in Henderson, Auckland over Easter Weekend.

She was one of eight Kiwis to pick up wins, easily bettering Australia (one) and Singapore (one).

Watts cruised her way through the main draw with wins over Australian Jessica Graham (11-3, 11-2, 11-4) and Kiwi Winona-Jo Joyce (11-2, 11-4, 11-3)

She then beat Kiwi Nadia Hubbard (11-7, 11-2, 11-7) to set up a final with 15-year-old Australian Alex Haydon.

While Haydon put up a big fight in the opening two games, Watts proved too strong winning 11-8, 11-8 and 11-4 meaning she did not drop a game all tournament.

Both Watts and Haydon were competing in higher grades than they had to, but their dominance against older players proved why they opted for the under-19 level.

It was a toptournament forNew Zealand players.

Finn Trimble beat fellow Kiwi Quinn Udy to win the under-19 boys division.

RhiarneTaiapa andMatthewLucente won the girls and boys under-17 titles respectively. WhileLeo Fatialofa won the under-15 boys,Natalie Sayes the under-13 girls andMaia Smales and Matthew Growcottclaiming the under-11 girls and boys titles respectively.

Australia's only win came in the under-15 girls whereSze Yu Lee beat compatriotGeorgia Lane in the final.

Edward Boon HwiThng picked up a win for Singapore in the under-13 boys by beating AustralianOscar Curtis.

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FORMER Gisborne Boys High first 15 captain Isaia Walker-Leawere has been named in the New Zealand squad for the Oceania under-20 tournament.

The 1.97-metre, 122-kilogram lock, who grew up in Ruatoria, is part of a 31-strong squad named this week for the Gold Coast-hosted tournament from April 28 to May 6.

Ngati Porou-connected Kemara Hauiti-Parapara (Wellington) is among the 14 backs named in the squad coached by Craig Philpott.

New Zealand will play Fiji, Samoa and Australia at the round-robin tournament at Bond University.

While certain players such as Hurricanes back Jordie Barrett are unavailable due to Super Rugby commitments, Philpott is pleased with the squads depth.

The tournament is a build-up to the u20 world championship in Georgia in May-June.

FORMER Gisborne Boys High first 15 captain Isaia Walker-Leawere has been named in the New Zealand squad for the Oceania under-20 tournament.

The 1.97-metre, 122-kilogram lock, who grew up in Ruatoria, is part of a 31-strong squad named this week for the Gold Coast-hosted tournament from April 28 to May 6.

Ngati Porou-connected Kemara Hauiti-Parapara (Wellington) is among the 14 backs named in the squad coached by Craig Philpott.

New Zealand will play Fiji, Samoa and Australia at the round-robin tournament at Bond University.

While certain players such as Hurricanes back Jordie Barrett are unavailable due to Super Rugby commitments, Philpott is pleased with the squads depth.

The tournament is a build-up to the u20 world championship in Georgia in May-June.

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Villa pool deck. Photo:Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

While the Caribbean and Mexico are getting their share of over-the-water bungalows, places like Bora Bora are still enviable destinations for many jetsetters. Just this month, two major hoteliers doubled down on their investments there, with sprawling luxury villas and two-story overwater bungalows.

Conrad Bora Bora Nui Conrad Hotels & Resorts has brought the first two-story overwater bungalows to Bora Bora at The Conrad Bora Bora Nui.

Located in a private cove on Motu Toopua, a small islet off the coast, the five-star resort is Conrads first property in French Polynesia. It features 114 guest rooms, including 28 tropical garden and beach villas and 86 overwater bungalows, as well as Presidential Villas. Each villa features a wall-to-wall sliding door that leads to an outdoor deck with sweeping ocean views; some also have infinity plunge pools.

Photo:Conrad Bora Bora Nui

Photo:Conrad Bora Bora Nui

The two Presidential Villas two-story, two-bedroom overwater bungalows boast sun decks and whirlpools, three bathrooms, two dressing rooms and a living room. A second-floor wellbeing room has a sauna, and the lower level has a private sundeck with daybeds and a bar area.

The property is also home to a spa with seven treatment rooms, an expansive infinity pool, a Kids Club, mini-golf course, fitness center and complimentary activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving and stan- up paddle boarding. A hillside wedding chapel and the islet of Motu Tapu provide a backdrop for a variety of special events, including wedding ceremonies and receptions. The resorts signature restaurant, Iriatai French Restaurant, showcases innovative French Brasserie style dishes, while the Upa Upa Lounge Bar boasts a glass floor deck.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay After renovating more than 100 villas, the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay will unveil the final two, the Imperial Villa and the Royal Villa, on May 15. Both have been entirely rebuilt from the ground up.

The two-story Imperial Villa, now more than double its previous size at 13,993 square feet, looks out onto Balis sunset coast. The walls of the upper-level living room feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors, which open to maximize indoor-outdoor living and offer panoramic views. Each of the three bedrooms has its own private indoor living area, sundeck and en-suite bathroom. The lower level has indoor and outdoor dining areas, a fully-equipped kitchen,an infinity pool facing the ocean and a gym. The veranda leads out to a rooftop garden and infinity-edged water feature an ideal venue for intimate wedding ceremonies, celebrations and dining.

Photo: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Photo: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

The two-bedroom Royal Villa offers 8,073 square feet with a distinctive design inviting travelers to soak up the coastal views and beach lifestyle of Jimbaran Bay. There is also a separate childrens room fitted with trundle beds, while a connecting Deluxe Villa enables guests to expand their hideaway into a three-bedroom retreat with two pools. There are living and dining spaces both indoors and outdoors, and a romantic ocean-front Romeo and Juliet balcony adjacent to the infinity pool.

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New Luxe Hotel Options In Oceania - Travel Market Report

Seventy-five destination-rich voyages, including 53 that are new, feature in Oceania Cruises' just-released 2018-19 tropics and exotics program.

Sailings to Asia and Africa, the South Pacific, Australia, Caribbean, Mexico and South America are included. Overnight and extended port stays allow for more in-depth exploration.

Among the new itineraries are 10 South Pacific, Australa and New Zealand voyages, a dozen new Asia and Africa sailings and 23 new Caribbean routes.

Twenty-four extended voyages, ranging from 17 to 59 days, are available in the Americas, Caribbean, Asia, Africa and Australia.

Marina will operate in the South Pacific, while Asia and Africa can be explored aboard Insignia and Nautica, including the new 'Far East Mystique' voyage which includes two overnights in Yangon and destinations in India.

Regatta will operate Australia and New Zealand voyages, with a new round-trip Auckland voyage, 'Tasman Traveler,' featuring an overnight in Sydney, visits to Rotorua, Bay of Islands, Napier and other Kiwi gems.

Of the 28 Caribbean voyages available on Regatta, Sirena and Riviera, 17 call at Cuba.

Bookings open April 19.

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New routes, extended voyages in Oceania's tropics/exotics program - Seatrade Cruise News

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The focus on perfection in design, manufacturing excellence, and the lasting beauty of their surfaces results in Oceania setting the benchmark in terms of superior quality baths.

Extremely versatile designs allow for a wide choice of configurations:

For incorporation into a spa environment, emphasis has been placed on flexibility, whether in terms of mounting arrangements, positioning drains, faucet installation options or bath type (soaking or air bath). Do not hesitate to use our search engine to see find an installer in your area.

Intelligent design means baths can be fitted with additional features, including Oceania air bath systems, prized for their unsurpassed level of hygiene.

With Lucite XL acrylic and composite reinforcements, along with superior mechanical and electrical components, the overall high quality of Oceania products makes it a market leader.

Over the course of many years, Oceania has perfected the design, shapes and looks of its bathtubs to create an extraordinarily broad range of models to meet todays demands.

Comfort is one of our top design parameters and involves both the ergonomics of the bath and the functionality of systems and controls. The Estime Series has also been specifically designed for people with reduced mobility without the sacrifice of aesthetics and comfort.

There are close to 100 models to suit every type of interior space and dcor: classic, traditional, transitional, modern, New Age, minimalist, trendsetting.

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AUSTRALIA dominated the men's and women's 2017 ITTF Oceania Cup at the Vodafone Arena yesterday.

In the women's final, 73-year-olds Jian Fang defeated Melissa Tapper in four sets to two.

It was a tough competition between the two women, but Fang kept up the momentum to win by two sets.

"I enjoyed playing table tennis and for the past four days there wasn't much competition and I knew that I was going to face Tapper in the final," Fang said.

She will now concentrate on the World Championship in Germany next year.

In the men's final, David Powell retained his title with a four sets to two win against fellow countrymen Kane Townsend.

The tournament was closed by Minister for Tourism and Industry Faiyaz Koya.

Results: Men's bronze- Vanuatu Yoshua Shing, Women's bronze- New Caledonia Solenn Danger

Other results: Cadet Girls Doubles- Gold- Australia Silver -Fiji/New Caledonia Bronze- NZ, Cadet Boys doubles- Gold- Australia Silver New Caledonia Bronze- Fiji/NZ, Junior Girls Double- Gold-Australia Silver- NZ Bronze- Fiji/Australia, Junior boys doubles- Gold- Australia Silver-NZ Bronze- Australia/NZ, Cadet Mixed Doubles- Gold- Australia Silver- NZ Bronze- Fiji/Australia, Junior Mixed Doubles- Gold- Australia Silver- Australia Bronze- Australia/NZ.

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Australia wins Oceania Cup - Fiji Times Online - Fiji Times

Oceania Healthcare will raise $200 million in an initial public offering after a bookbuild process priced the offer near the bottom of the indicative range.

The Auckland-based aged-care operator will sell 253.2 million shares, representing about 41.5 percent of the stock, at 79 cents apiece after setting the price and allocations in a bookbuild this week, the company said in a statement. Oceania had planned to sell between 192.3 million and 263.2 million shares, indicating a price of between 76 cents and $1.04 apiece, raising at least $200 million. Of that, $173.4 million was earmarked to reduce debt, giving the firm headroom to fund development projects, $16.1 million would be used to acquire the title of Oceania's Elderslea facility currently under lease, and the remaining $10.5 million would cover the offer costs.

"The bookbuild has been oversubscribed with strong demand from New Zealand, Australian and international investors," chief executive Earl Gasparich said. "Price and volume leadership were considered in the allocation process, enabling Oceania to establish a high-quality register of domestic and international investors."

Oceania is indirectly owned by Macquarie Group through Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets, which is not selling any shares into the offer. That stake is subject to an escrow arrangement and can't be sold until the first business day after the aged-care firm announces its annual earnings result for the year ended May 31, 2018.

The offer opens today with the broker offer closing on April 28 and the priority offer to selected people closing on April 21. Oceania will list on the NZX and ASX on May 5.

The price values Oceania at $482.1 million, including net debt of $103.2 million, making it the 46th biggest company on the S&P/NZX All Index behind Vista International Group and above Pushpay Holdings.

The company, which was formed through the merger of ElderCare and QualCare in 2008, runs 48 facilities in New Zealand, with 3,950 care beds, suites and units. It has 1,674 new residences in the pipeline with about 1,000 consented or under construction, mainly at its Lady Allum rest home site on Auckland's North Shore, as well as in Tauranga, Hamilton, Nelson and Christchurch.

Oceania is projecting annual underlying earnings of $33.5 million in the year ending May 31, which equates to a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.4 times. That compares to a ratio of 15.5 times across the NZX All Index.

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NORTHERN Marianas Athletics President Ramon A. Tebuteb was appointed as one of the technical officials in the Oceania Athletics Association Area Championships that will be held June 28 to July 1 in Suva, Fiji.

Tebuteb represents NMI in the group of call room judges tasked to see to it athletics are on their designated spots at least an hour prior to an event.

A former local lawmaker, Tebuteb is the first NMI athletics official appointed to position in such capacity. NMA Secretary General Robin Sapong was also appointed technical official in previous Oceania area championships, but as field officer.

Tebuteb submitted his intent to join the technical officials team and was approved by the organizing committee.

The other call room judges in the event are Fijis Christopher Semisi Bainivalu and Joey Kalouvou, and Australias Jeanette Richter.

Call room judges, Tebuteb said oversees the athletes punctuality. If the 100-meter sprint is about to start for example, the call room judges are the ones that call the athletes in. Normally, the athletes have to be at the starting line at least one hour prior to the event.

Calls are usually made three timesfirst call, second call, and final calland the athletes must be present. Failing to be at certain spot after the final call may lead to disqualification.

Tebuteb said his appointment in the technical officials team gets NMIs athletics community into deeper involvement in Oceania family.

This is normal for an individual involved in athletics to volunteer in such big event. It is a good opportunity for anyone in the local athletics community, Tebuteb said.

Nine NMI athletes are preparing for the event.

They are Beouch Ngirongchor, Zarinae Jones Sapong and Riella Ann Billy Ichiuo who complete in the open division of 100-meter and 200-meter dash; Traven Quitugua, Annalei Santos and Jamie Pangelinan in the 18-and-under sprints, and Jerald Castillo, Daniel Calvo III and Chloe Salvosa in the 20-and-under events. Salvosa will also do long jump and sprints; Santos, shot put and discus throw and Castillo in 100-meter sprint.

They will be leaving with Rangamar and Sapong.

Tebuteb will leave a week earlier for the IAAF Congress in which NMI is a voting member.

New Zealands Trevor Spittle will be the technical delegate; Fijis Selwyn Williams and OAAs Tom OShaughnessy, organizational delegates and OAAs Yvonne Mullins, administration.

Geoff Gardner and Australias Patricia Kinnane are the Jury of Appeal Chairpersons; New Zealands Jim McIlroy, international technical official; Australias Barry Mullins, competition director; Australias Fiona Brown and Kim Owens, meeting managers and Spittle, para-athletic event manager.

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Known for its culinary finesse, Oceania Cruises introduced expansive vegan menu offerings and the only cold-pressed raw juice and vegan smoothie bars at sea.

The juice and smoothie bars are currently aboard Marina and Riviera and the vegan menus are available fleetwide. The vegan dishes are in addition to the lines already comprehensive selection of vegetarian, gluten-free and kosher meals.

The vegan menus are featured in the Grand Dining Room at breakfast, lunch and dinner, and include a total of more than 250 appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and desserts.

Each day at breakfast, passengers have a choice of five dishes and four sides. Examples include vegan tortilla Espaola with potato, onions and tofu; vanilla waffle with fresh berries; apricot and pistachio muffins; and cream of wheat or oatmeal served with cinnamon powder, organic sugar and choice of nuts. Always available sides include grilled tomatoes, sauted mushrooms, vegan link sausage and Lyonnaise potatoes.

Among the lunch offerings are Tuscan-style bean soup with garlic croutons; an Italian salad with assorted greens, roasted bell peppers and toasted garlic bread; and involtini stuffed with tofu, spinach and capers served with pasta and olive tapenade sauce. Dessert choices include Italian chocolate vegan-ricotta pie with vanilla and raspberry sauce.

At dinner, ever-changing five-course meals include quinoa salad and vegetable tartare, creamy truffle-flavored parsnip soup with chopped tarragon, Thai red curry with steamed jasmine rice and dessert of strawberry sable, a shortbread with passion fruit cream and strawberries.

The raw juice and smoothie bar is located on the pool deck, adjacent to Waves Grill, and serves raw, cold-pressed juices and vegan smoothies from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Choices include the Rise & Shine juice, Coco Island juice, Tropical Green smoothie, Sweet Green juice, Yellow Sunshine smoothie, Cacao Joy smoothie, Cold Brew latte, Acai Berry bowl and Chia Cashew Yogurt bowl.

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