Bay Harbour: March 15, 2017

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PAGE 2 BAY HARBOUR Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi Wednesday March 15 2017 FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK SOME RELIEF is on its way for those in need at Scarborough Park. We reveal today on page 1 that $100,000 may be put aside by the city council to build changing rooms at the popular park – and that will be money well spent. At the moment people are changing in the toilets and that’s causing a few issues for those who need them for what they were built for. Scarborough is hugely popular so it’s a no-brainer to put changing sheds in. Top marks to Sumner Running Club athletes who stood out at the Canterbury children’s championships in Timaru. We have a great shot on page 1 of Caleb Sutter, and more coverage on page 15. Many thanks to the club for sending in details and photos of its efforts at the championships. – Barry Clarke Inside 15 Sick bed to City2Surf NEWS 13 News.................................... 3-14 Our People...................6-7 Local Views.........................12 Sport..................................15 Community Events......19 Real Estate..................... 21 GET IN TOUCH General Enquiries Ph 379-7100 Classified Advertising Ph 379-1100 The Christchurch Star Company Ltd. PO box 1467 - Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Caitlin Miles Ph: 364 7442 caitlin.miles@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Javier Balcazar Ph: 982 9308 javier.balcazar@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Rob Davison Ph: 021 225 8584 rob.davison@starmedia.kiwi The Village Inn 41B Nayland Street, Sumner 326 – 6973 Tuesday — Sunday Tuesday from 5pm, buy one meal, get the second half price* Thursday Burger Nights Friday 6 – 8pm, 2 pizzas for $25* Seafood Saturday Sunday Sessions, Traditional Roast Live music *T & C apply Quiz Nights are back! Join us every second Wednesday, starting 1st February, for our “World Famous in Sumner” Quiz night. This very informal quiz, is a perfect way to enjoy an evening with friends whilst flexing your brain muscles. Bar tab/dinner vouchers to the winners and a consolation prize to the least successful… $20 per team or $5 per person. Maximum 5 people per team. Kick-off is 7pm Call 326 – 6973 to book your place… • The Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor is a special place for many people. • This year, Regenerate Christchurch is planning for the future of the river corridor’s red zone. • What do you know about the land and the river that we need to think about? We would like the knowledge, wisdom and experiences of people and communities to help shape our planning. Your contribution will be added to an online, publically accessible database. Share your knowledge and experiences by 18 March at engage.regeneratechristchurch.nz or write to Regenerate Christchurch, PO Box 32, Christchurch. SHARE ONLINE AT engage.regeneratechristchurch.nz
Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi BAY HARBOUR PAGE 3 Wednesday March 15 2017 News Penguins explore new nests In Brief • By Bridget Rutherford Marie Haley A SUCCESSFUL predator control programme on Banks Peninsula has meant some of the world’s smallest penguins have started exploring new nesting sites. In November and December, Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust carried out its great little penguin count at the largest mainland penguin colony in the country – Flea Bay. It is carried out every four years on the white flippered penguins and took about three weeks to do, because they like to nest in isolated, and difficult spots to access. Although the number of pairs of penguins had declined since the previous count, results showed they have started to explore old and unused nest sites. Nests were found in burrows at Otanerito, which had been unused for about 15-20 years. BPCT Wildside co-ordinator Marie Haley said it was exciting news for the colony’s future. She said it showed the success of the predator control programme across an area known as the Wildside, since numbers blew out in the 1980s. The Wildside is a nationally EXCITING: White flippered penguins have started expanding their nesting spots on Banks Peninsula. significant area for the protection of sea bird breeding sites. “It’s taken that long for the programme to be good enough, and long enough lasting for the tide to really turn and it’s quite exciting.” Ms Haley said the penguins had also been nesting at the bottom of Hinewai Reserve, and also around the coast where the predator control programme took place, from Akaroa head to Le Bons Bay. They had also moved to more open places closer to humans and activity, and seemed to be coping well, she said. A lot more were also being spotted in Akaroa Harbour, she said. In 2012, 1304 penguin pairs were counted. While the recent count found 1250. Ms Haley said the drop was not concerning, because the Flea Bay population had increased most years, and now it seemed to have reached its maximum. The very first count was done in 2000, with 717 pairs. The trust was also seeing continued increase in the number of sooty shearwaters or titi, nesting at Stony Bay. In the last count in December, there were up to 50 chicks. The number had gone up every year. TOURISTS UNHURT A tourist couple have walked away uninjured after their car crashed into a bank on State Highway 75, Little River, on Sunday afternoon. Akaroa police Senior Constable Tim Johnson said the tourists were travelling too fast in the wet weather, lost control and as they turned a corner, flipped and crashed into the bank. CONTAINER REMOVED On Sunday morning a 7m container was removed from a vessel docked at the Lyttelton Port when it was believed to have contained a hazardous resin. Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Mark Buckley (right) said there were no issues in the container’s removal and it was all done in a “very safe manner.” Lyttelton Port of Christchurch manager Doug Parker confirmed a sticky resin was spilt when the container was on-board the ship. He said it is in a secured area of the port awaiting cleanup. “There was no spillage into any waterways and no harm to the environment,” he said. 25 % off Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products Come in and see us today at your local Resene ColorShop! Addington, Ferrymead, Hornby, Lichfield Street, Northwood, Rangiora, Shirley, Tower Junction 0800 RESENE (737 363) www.resene.co.nz 30967 CHS Discounts off the normal retail price of Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products until 18 April 2017. Available only at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers. Paint offer also available at participating Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Valid only with cash/credit card/EFTPOS purchases. Not available in conjunction with account sales, promotional vouchers/coupons or other offers. Excludes trade, ECS, WallPrint, wall decals, Crown products and PaintWise levy. yellow plywood Vanity Range 20% Off Freestanding Baths 15-20% Off NEW LOCATION 13b Parkhouse Rd, CHRISTCHURCH If you are looking to sell your property now is the perfect time The Team at Smart Real Estate Utilize Smart Marketing Options and Offer a professional service Phone Debra Hakaraia 027 562 0420 or 03 384 8600 new range of Tapware and accessories instore End of Line and Display Vanities up to 50% OFF Open 7 Days Mon - Fri 9.00 - 5.30, Sat 9.30 - 4.00, Sun 10.00 - 3.00 0800 MILLEN | www.millen.co.nz | 03 348 8678 Debra Hakaraia Licensed Agent REAA 2008 MREINZ
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