Canterbury will press for victory heading into the 4th and final day of their opening round Plunket Shield cricket match against Auckland in Christchurch.
The hosts are 131 for 3, which is a lead of 277 with Michael Papps on 63.
Wellington are 61 for 1, chasing 405 for victory over Central Districts in Napier.
and in Queenstown Otago are 309 for 7, which is a lead of 235 over Northern Districts.