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2 Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi Thursday June 8 2017 Inside FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK The Star News.................................. 3-15 TESTY OLD times in Memorial Ave our front page article reveals today. It’s a neighbours at war situation, and one which should never have got as far as it has. It defies logic that a 76-yearold should end up in court over a bitter dispute involving a shared driveway. There’s nothing new about rows over shared driveways but this one has got way out of hand. The police are fairly patient people, particularly when it comes to the elderly, so for them to take it to court underpins how serious this one is. And probably making matters worse is the other party in the equation – the neighbour who had his vehicles damaged – has in the last few days rubbed salt into a festering wound. He’s put up a Guilty sign after the court hearing which faces the elderly woman’s property. Not a smart move. On another note, we have extensive coverage of the Lions visit. Go the Crusaders. – Barry Clarke The Christchurch Star Company Ltd. 359 Lincoln Rd | Addington | Christchurch 8024 CONTACT THE STAR ADVERTISERS YOUR BEST CHOICE TO GROW CUSTOMERS No.1 for Readership No.1 for Circulation No.1 for Results Contact us today to grow more customers for your business! Contact Shane at: shane@starmedia.kiwi or call 3797-100 Source: CMI Nielsen readership Thursday Christchurch Urban area 10+ Golden Oldies coming to city 13 At a Glance Hollywood beckons Parker-Hulme killer NEWS GENERAL: 379 7100 | NEWS: Barry Clarke. 364 7422. barry@starmedia.kiwi | WEB: www.starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING: 364 7429, shane@starmedia.kiwi | CIRCULATION/DELIVERY JOBS: 364-7451 or 7453 THIS WEEK IN CANTERBURY’S PAST This week in history saw a fire in Colombo St destroy buildings between Hereford and Cashel Sts on June 4, 1864. On the same day in 1866 the refurbished Royal Princess Theatre re-opened as the first Theatre Royal. On June 6, 1905, the first electric trams began operation. Unique in Australasia, they had front fenders as a safety feature because of the density of cycle traffic in Christchurch. On June 7, 1877, the Canterbury College (University) building was opened. Designed by B. W. Mountfort, the building is now part of the Arts Centre. On June 8, 1966, the Wahine, described as the largest vehicular ferry in the world, began sailing on the Lyttelton-Wellington run. On June 9, 1869, an earthquake damaged many buildings including the town hall. On June 9, 1917, the Sign of the Kiwi (right) was opened. On June 10, 1868, William Wilson was elected the first mayor of Christchurch. NEWS 15 Viewpoint......................18 Readers’ photos...........20 Gardening.....................23 Theatre/Arts.................... 25 Travel................................27 Puzzles..................................30 Sport..........................31-33 Entertainment.........44-47 Mexican dish with Kiwi flavour FOOD 21 LOCAL NEWS www.Star.kiwi INJURY AFTER ROAD RAGE A road rage incident in Amberley left a man with a broken tooth after he was punched by another motorist on Saturday. The confrontation happened at the intersection of Amberley Beach and Carters Rd at about 1.15pm. Police spoke with the victim who provided them with a registration number of the offender’s vehicle. Police have charged a 26-year-old man with assault, a police communications spokeswoman said.
The Star 3 News Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi Thursday June 8 2017 Tane the lion tamer • By Gordon Findlater IT’S BEEN a toy for his children, grandchildren and now it lives in his bar – but the Lions official mascot from their 1977 tour wasn’t gifted to Tane Norton. It was stolen from under the tourist’s noses, but not that Norton knew that at the time. Norton was in Auckland just after captaining the All Blacks to their series win over the Lions in 1977. He was invited by former All Black Pat Walsh to speak at a dinner at his rugby club. “I went along and on the table there was a cardboard tube and inside it was the lion and on the outside it said: ‘To Tane from Phil’,” said Norton. By Phil, it meant Phil Bennett, captain of the 77 Lions team. Norton was due to fly to South Africa the next day to take part in a World XV match. After instructing Walsh that he couldn’t take the lion, it was sent to his address in Christchurch. “When I got back it was on the front doorstep,” said Norton. He then received a phone call from police a few days later asking if he was in possession of the lion. “He said: ‘I’ve got a file here on that lion, it’s about a foot deep and the last name on it is yours’,” said Norton “I got on the bus with the lion •From page 1 “They (police) told me to get some (surveillance) cameras,” he said. More cars were later damaged. Footage from the surveillance camera led police to investigate and then charge the 76-year-old late last year. Senior Sergeant Stephan McDaniel said because police had evidence THIEF: Former All Black captain Tane Norton with the stolen 1977 Lions mascot. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER and went down to the police station. I put it up on the table and they poked it and turned it. They weren’t overly friendly to me at this stage.” “They said: ‘This is very similar to the lion but what we’ll do is write to England and say if anyone wants to come out and identify it then you will return it’.” The only person that ever came to see the lion was former of the damage, charges were laid. “This was a bit of a tit for tat between neighbours that resulted in damage, which we had evidence on,” he said. He said in the majority of neighbour disputes police decide if it is the public’s interest to spend time mediating between the two parties or leave them to work it out themselves. Ireland and Lions lock Willie John McBride. “He came for a cup of tea at my place some years later. I brought the lion out and he swore in some Irish pogue,” said Norton. “He said: ‘You deserve it, you keep it’. I did feel a bit better after that.” It’s believed the lion first came into Kiwi hands during the Lions game against Counties Manukau in Pukekohe when it was stolen from the team bus. The lion now has a permanent home at Bailies Bar in Edgeware, where it attracts a bit of attention. “He’s had more photos taken of himself than I have of me,” said Norton. •Lions coverage, pages 4,5,6 & 7 Court appearance for warring neighbour GUILTY: Neighbours want to remind Ms Sutton that she is guilty of damaging their cars. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER In Brief ARSON ATTACKS STOP Arson attacks in Burnside and Ilam have stopped over the past few weeks after police increased patrols around the area. Over a number of weeks, there had been a series of deliberately lit fires in the area, with wheelie bins, a car, and for sale sign set alight. Some of the blazes scorched the exterior of occupied homes. Senior Sergeant Stephan McDaniel said in response to the fires that police have increased patrols in the area in an effort to catch the person lighting them. AIRPORT CHAIRMAN QUITS After nine years, David Mackenzie will step down as chairman of Christchurch International Airport Ltd in October. Current director and risk, audit and finance committee chairwoman, Catherine Drayton, will take over the role. CANTERBURY ROSE OFF TO NATIONAL FINAL Canterbury Rose of Tralee Olivia Hughes will head to Wellington this weekend to compete for the national title. If successful, she will compete on the world stage in Ireland in August. The personal trainer was named Canterbury Rose of Tralee in April. The pageant is judged on personality, social awareness, accomplishments and “x-factor”. STATION FENCE FUNDING A controversial ratepayer-funded fence on Flock Hill Station has got the green light. The Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee will allocate $26,571 to section off a part of Cave Stream and 35ha of wetlands at the station. The committee initially approved $44,236 for the project in March, but has since reviewed its decision. The funding was reduced after the station’s owners decided they wanted funding for stage one and two but not stage three. 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