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WHAT A CIRCUS!
• By Siobhan Watson and Andrew King
THE REBUILD of the Shirley
Community Centre has stalled after a
private funding plan was rejected.
The Crossway Community Church
proposed to the Shirley-Papanui
Community Board that a collaboration
between the church and the city
council be used to fund and maintain
the new centre.
The church would have invested
$2.5m to the new centre and the city
council $1.5m.
The board rejected the proposal
with a 4-3 vote at a recent meeting.
Church secretary Pat White said
although they were disappointed
with the outcome, they have other
options in place for the church’s
location.
“It would have been nice to get an
answer sooner than this . . . but that
is the way it is, now we just have to
move on,” she said.
Board chairman Mike Davidson
said he was “uncomfortable” with
the level of investment needed by the
city council to make it work with the
church.
•Turn to page 5
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FROM
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EDITOR’S
DESK News..............................3,5 & 7
WITH SCHOOL holidays
finishing up on Sunday, I hope you
all managed to get out and enjoy
some time with the whanau.
Formal season is upon us and
on page 14 we have Papanui
High School pupils decked out in
their best finery. The theme was
Autumn Dream and the hard yards
organising the event done by year
13 students.
Pacific Youth Leadership and
Transformation, 21-year-old
chairman Josiah Tualamali’i has
a chat to reporter Fraser Walker-
Pearce this week on being a vocal
leader for youth on page 6.
Meanwhile, sports reporter
Gordon Findlater gathers the latest
from grass roots sports over on
page 13. If you happen to be out
watching sport and taking a few
photos at the weekend, feel free to
send us some through of the action
– we may even publish them.
Hei kona, Shelley Robinson
Dressed up and having fun at the Papanui High School
formal
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NOR’WEST NEWS Tuesday July 19 2016 3
News
Businesses to make community
decisions under council plan
• By Andrew King
A NEW city council initiative
aimed at giving businesses the
opportunity to take charge of
their own identity has received
mixed reviews.
The city council is looking
at developing the framework
to start a business improvement
district programme in
Christchurch, which would allow
businesses to pay a bit extra on
their rates to drive
improvements
around the area.
But Fendalton-
Waimairi Community
Board
chairwoman
Val Carter said
it works better when the community
comes to the city council to
ask for help to improve the area,
not the other way around.
“That way we get community
ownership of the projects and
they really take off,” she said.
She said in the past, similar
initiatives have worked really
well, but the community and
their board need to be the ones
to keep them going.
“A great example is the Clyde
St community garden. It is
thriving and the
community was
the driving force
behind it,” she
said.
However, city
councillor Jaime
Gough said it gives
areas a great option to improve
their surroundings.
“City councils are the most
effective when they enable communities
to take charge of their
own identity,” he said.
“There are no limitations on
what they can do, and it comes
down to a majority rules scenario.”
Ms Carter said it is a good
idea, but with a few tweaks it will
not only make the space around
businesses better but would be
a source of pride for the community.
“Community boards need to
be involved right from the get go,
as they are the grass roots,” she
said.
Business improvement districts
have been set up around
the country.
The scheme is a partnership
between local business associations
and the city council, with
PERFECT: City councillor Jamie Gough said Bishopdale would
be the perfect place for a business improvement district.
businesses in the area putting a
tax of up to $250 into a pot and
deciding within the community
how to spend it.
The projects can range from
security cameras or patrols to
community websites or advertise
for free community wi-fi.
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extra rates to improve their
surroundings a good idea
or should the city council
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In Brief
STREETS NAMED
The Papanui-Shirley
Community Board has
approved four new names
for streets in the vicinity of
Thompsons and Blake Rds in
Belfast. The new names are
Robert Duncan Rd, Berg Way,
Booth Way and McLendon
Green. The streets are to be
named after historical people
who have lived in the area.
WORK DELAYED
Repair work that requires part
of Knowles St to be closed has
been delayed until tomorrow.
The closure will only be in
place for one day. The closure
will allow a manhole in the
street outside property number
179 to be repaired. It will take
one day to complete.
NEW OPTIONS NEEDED
The Shirley-Papanui
Community Board has asked
city council traffic staff to find
a solution to traffic issues at
the Blighs and Papanui Rds
intersection. After providing
a report back to the board
saying the loss of parking
would outweigh the problem,
the board requested they
have another go at solving the
congestion issue. A report is
due back to the board in the
coming weeks.
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FROM FIJI
McMaster & Heap
Veterinary practice
Thought I’d write a slightly different
article….
I’m in Fiji for ITF tennis with my son
Dylan for 2 weeks and I’ve never been
to Fiji before. An interesting, warm place
with splendid people. I’ve met some
great folk and seen some great tennis
and seen plenty of animals I so want to
help. We have had our share of ups and
downs on the tennis
court ( cramping
and a pulled
hamstring) and at our
resort ( leaking air
conditioning units,
power cuts, no Wifi
as promised), but
all has been sorted
eventually and has
made for a real travel
experience, one I’ll
never forget.
We are a reasonable drive from the tennis so
it’s been a 45 minute car drive filled of daily
adventures. We have had goats and cows just
traverse the road in front of us, speeding cars
and then ones that sit at 35km/hour and you
can’t pass them as passing lanes are rare. We
have seen a road traffic accident with fatalities
sadly. Fijians just
aim casually along
the sides of the
roads waiting to be
picked up for work
or getting places on
foot. Everyone looks
happy and relaxed in
sparkling clean attire,
yet there is brown
dust everywhere that
infiltrates everything.
The school children
look fantastic in
often starched
white uniforms and
clamber on the open
aired buses, arms
hanging out the
sides, laughing. The drivers are hugely
considerate, almost dangerously so,
slowing right down to let cars cross in
the middle of a busy open road. No
one is in a hurry and everyone is up and
rearing to go at 6.30am, waiting to be
picked up for work. Not many people
here own cars and taxis are everywhere.
The dogs touch my heart though. There
are so many that aimlessly wander all
over the place – in towns, sides of roads,
the tennis center and outside homes.
No one takes responsibility for them as the
breeding is rampant and out of control. None
are desexed so there are puppies everywhere.
They are scarily thin, bloated with worms,
crawling with fleas and ticks and hungry. They
still manage a tail wag though and I’ve even
managed to pat a few. I’m feeding them bread
and one square meals and they are so gently
accepting food. Many of them have sores all
over their bodies, no hair and many are feeding
puppies. Ive hardly seen any cats, except ones
that have unfortunately been squashed on the
roads. The grazing tethered cows look friendly
but on approaching them, they show me the
whites of their eyes and lower their heads to
charge. I have met a local Fijian Architect who
is building a Veterinary Hospital In Nadi, funded
Open 7 days
Cnr Hoon Hay & Coppell place
phone 338 2534, Fax 339 8624
e. mcmasterandheap@yahoo.co.nz
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by a wealthy
American couple
who want to help
the companion
animals here.
There is a small
SPCA clinic in
Lautoka but no
surgeries can be
performed there.
The only clinic is in
Suva where short
anaesthetics can
be performed. I
think Steve and
I would be keen
to come back
here and offer our
expertise and help these animals and
train some of the vets here. We’d bring
equipment and supplies with us next
time.
I have befriended a fantastic group of Fijian
children at the Lautoka tennis club. They are
aged between 7 and 12 years of age and get
tennis coaching for free on Sundays, racquets
and balls provided by the club. None of them
have shoes to play in, most are from very poor
families and tennis is an expensive sport. I
went out and bought 10 pairs of sports shoes
of different sizes for them
to be kept at the club and
used for the children that
need them. They were all
so grateful. Dylan is back
in August so I’ll send back
most of the boys old tennis
tops for the kids to enjoy
playing in. If they progress
at tennis it could be a way
out for these children.
I won’t
forget my 2
weeks here.
Everybody
thought I
wouldn’t like
Fiji at all, but
the openness
and genuine
friendliness
and interest
shown
by these
people have
made this
experience
one I’ll never
forget. I feel
Steve, Isaac
and I can make a difference to these people in
educating them on respecting and caring for
their pets, when we next return. It makes you
really realize how priviledged and wealthy we
all are. Giving back a little feels good.
Just an update on Indie, the White German
Shepherd, who managed to deliver 8 little
wriggley white pups on her own ( 6 boys and
2 girls) on 16th June. All are doing well, she is
an exceptional mother and my friend Mala
is realizing how big a responsibility and job
breeding is. All pups have homes – 6 will be
staying in Christchurch and 2 heading North.
DR Michele McMaster
McMaster & Heap
Your Local Views
Shortage of critical thinking
Kennedy’s
Bush
resident
Graham
Townsend
writes this
week’s
opinion piece about
the lack of critical
thinking when it
comes to topics such
as climate change
I’ve spent a lifetime
teaching science.
If you define science to
include critical thinking,
I count the efforts of New
Zealand as a total failure.
Why?
Because critical thinking
is the ability to examine
evidence and conflicting
claims without allowing
prejudices or personal
interest to intrude.
And critical thinking,
sadly, is in seriously short
supply today.
This is what the
pioneering psychologist
William James meant
when he said that “A great
many people think they
are thinking, when they
are merely rearranging
their prejudices.”
An example: climate
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twitter feeds are full of unsupported
prejudice rather
than fact.
“Climate change is not
happening”; “scientists
are all lying to get more
funding for their research”;
“climate always changes,
it’s not our fault”; “we are
due for a new ice age so
climate change is good”.
People who post this
rubbish ignore that fact
that science is a merciless
process of critically analysing
both the raw data and
the predictions made from
them.
I invite any lay-person
who thinks they can do
better to submit their own
analysis to the global science
community.
Fame and possibly fortune
awaits you if you can
prove the current consensus
wrong.
So why do these denier
memes refuse to die?
Simply because we can’t
face the conclusion that we
NOR’WEST NEWS
– all of us – are changing
the climate.
That unpleasant fact hits
at the heart of our whole
lifestyle: our love affair
with cars, jet skis, quad
bikes and flying.
So the hands go over the
ears and we start coming
up with excuses and lies.
Let me state this clearly:
every major national science
academy around the
world has examined the
evidence and they are all
seriously concerned.
So what do we do?
Individual actions are
not enough – we need policy
changes at a national
and international level.
Politicians generally follow
public opinion – they
will do nothing until we
demand action.
And that won’t happen
until enough of us face the
truth.
That brings me back
to education and critical
thinking.
H.G Wells famously said
“Human history becomes
more and more a race
between education and
catastrophe”.
That’s never been truer
or more urgent than today.
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NOR’WEST NEWS Tuesday July 19 2016 5
News
Projects get $230,000 boost
• By Andrew King
THE Fendalton-Waimairi
Community Board will
allocate more than $230,000 to
community services, trusts and
churches for projects throughout
the north-west.
Every year the board uses its
strengthening communities
fund to help local organisations
keep programmes running and
start up new ones to benefit
those in its ward.
City council staff have recommended
the board spend
$167,015 on youth workers and
co-ordinators for a number of
churches, schools and trusts,
Community centre stalled
•From page 1
He said it was possible the
required funds could top $2m.
“That would be a lot of
money to spend on a centre
in partnership with a church
. . . I don’t have any problem
with the organisation, I am just
uncomfortable about the level of
investment,” he said.
Cr Pauline Cotter also shared
this sentiment, saying she was
not happy with the terms of the
agreement.
$49,003 on projects throughout
the north-west including four
of its own and $24,500 on four
organisations running costs.
The board will allocate
$35,403 for Celebrate Bishopdale
Community Festival, Culture
Galore 2017, Community Liaison
Meetings, Garden Pride
Awards 2017, Neighbourhood
Week 2016 and youth activities
She said the proposed amount
of funding contributed by the
city council and the church
seemed to be 50/50, but the ownership
was not equal.
The plan now is to replicate
some of the learnings the board
had while getting the St Albans
Community Centre off the
ground.
“It will probably start with a
working party to find out what
the community wants and
needs. From there, things start
and events.
Board chairwoman Val Carter
said it was great to be able to
look around the ward and help
out those who are helping others.
“There are so many good
little groups in the ward that
need a bit of help to make sure
they continue to deliver those
services to the community,” she
said.
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to take off pretty quickly,” Mr
Davidson said.
He could not give a definitive
time frame around when a
working party would be formed,
but the board is looking at its
options to start sooner rather
than later.
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BIG TRAIN SET: The Craighead Reserve Playground has been
upgraded to include a few new features.
Play gear for park
CHILDREN HAVE more
opportunities to swing, slide
and climb in the outdoors
these school holidays with new
equipment installed in two parks
in the north-west.
A new play area has been built
at Craighead Reserve in Papanui
and The Groynes in Northwood.
The playground at Craighead
Reserve was about 25 years old
and needed to be removed.
After consultation with the
community, the city council
installed new equipment that will
cater to a wide range of ages and
abilities.
It includes a multi-play unit
with climbing frames, a swing set
featuring a basket swing, a bike
on a spring and a stationary train
with brightly-coloured carriages.
A slide and picnic tables will be
added soon but the playground is
now open. It has been moved to a
different position within the reserve
to provide better sight lines
from the street and make it closer
to the popular BMX track.
The aim is to help parents
supervising children on both
activities.
At The Groynes new playground
with equipment made
from timber to suit the native
bush environment has been
installed and was opened in April
with the final touches of landscaping
to be finish soon.
The playground has been located
further away from the new
Western Belfast Bypass to reduce
traffic noise and create a hub of
activity around the boatshed and
lake on the western side of the
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NOR’WEST NEWS Tuesday July 19 2016 7
News
Inmates help feed the homeless
INMATES FROM Christchurch
Men’s Prison have grown more
than 2300kg of vegetables and
herbs, as well as 3400 seedlings,
for a very worthy cause.
Over the past 10 months, men
from Tirohanga Paeroa Unit
have built vegetable gardens, and
grown and contributed vegetables
and seedlings to those in
need. The programme has been
undertaken with assistance from
charity group, Help for the
Homeless.
Prison residential manager
Graeme Hunter said the men
wanted to keep busy and do
something that would make a
difference for people in need in
the community.
“The new gardens seemed the
perfect way to do something
useful with the land around the
unit, engage the men in a helpful
Youth offenders targeted in health partnership
CORRECTIONS AND kaupapa
Maori health provider Purapura
Whetu have partnered to deliver
better health outcomes and
“crime-free futures” for youth
offenders.
Purapura Whetu will provide
a wraparound service for
Maori youth offenders and their
whanau, aiming to connect them
activity while they learnt useful
lifestyle and, potentially, employable
skills,” he said.
Those who work in the garden
gain credits towards a National
Certificate in Horticulture qualification.
The initiative has already
proved a success for one prisoner.
In his mid-40s, he has a
background in crop farming and
market gardens.
He has been involved in the
project from the start and has
taken on a leadership role in the
gardens.
to their culture and traditions.
Maori offenders make up 43.7
per cent of people on community
sentences in the country.
This is the first time Canterbury
Corrections has partnered with a
health provider specifically to provide
targeted services for at-risk
Maori youth offenders.
Corrections Canterbury district
manager Lisa Joseph said:
“We are working together to
intervene and steer this group of
youth toward better health outcomes
and crime-free futures.”
Purapura Whetu chief executive
Karaitiana Tickell said its
goal was to empower tangata
whaiora (people seeking wellness).
GARDEN TIME:
Prisoners from
the Tirohanga
Paeroa Unit
have built
vegetable
gardens to
grow food to
help feed the
homeless.
“I mentor others through the
practical aspects of the course
– weeding, turning soil over,
planting seedlings into seed
trays. Some of the men have a
limited knowledge of gardening,
but there is a correct way to do
these things, to grow the best
“By connecting Maori youth
to their culture, traditions and
values of our tupuna (ancestors),
we are helping them to better
understand and take ownership
of their mental, physical and spiritual
health,” she said.
It would also connect youth
offenders to health support, education,
employment, housing and
produce,” he said.
Help for the Homeless was
founded in 2014 by Amy Burke,
of New Brighton, who saw
homeless people hungry, cold, or
going through rubbish bins in
Christchurch.
“Produce from the prison
gardens is delivered to [Help for
the Homeless] cooks who create
dishes for our locals,” Ms Burke.
“We also provide support to
the recently housed, including
youth and any family going
through hardship. This filters to
schools and community organisations,
depending on surplus.”
The 3400 seedlings, grown as
part of the NZQA horticulture
course, were given to the charity
for their ‘recently housed’ homeless.
This will enable them to learn
to live off the land, too.
transport, she said.
Ms Joseph said: “It makes sense
in terms of both our services to
take the opportunity – while
these youth are on sentence – to
connect them with good health
practices and to also look at addressing
some of the lifestyle and
health issues which may impact
their offending.”
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Our People
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Young leader’s social equality vision
Josiah Tualamali’i is a 21-year-old on the US Embassy
Youth Council, the chairman of a Pacific youth
leadership group and a Canterbury University student.
Fraser Walker-Pearce talks to him about superhero
shows, how he became a leader for Pasifika youth in
Christchurch, and meeting NASA’s deputy director
Hi Josiah. What have you been
up to recently?
Among other things, we
organised for about 280 young
people to come to the Transitional
Cathedral on June 30. It
was organised by some of my
friends and I to generate ideas
about decision-making and
just gather for some food and
a brainstorm session. It was a
really fun night with food and
ideas being shared.
Sounds good. Can you tell me
a bit about PYLAT?
PYLAT stands for Pacific
Youth Leadership and Transformation.
It’s a charitable trust that
supports young people in the
Pacific community, and helps to
make the Pacific youth aware of
opportunities in the community.
And you’re also part of the
United States Embassy Youth
Council. What exactly is that?
Canterbury University and
all universities in New Zealand
hand-pick a number of students
who are then checked by the US
Embassy. So they’re gathering
youth leaders who have access
to different communities in the
city, so the embassy can keep
the finger on the pulse of youth
groups in the city.
So do you have meetings with
the embassy often? And what
happens with that information?
They communicate what we
tell them back to Washington,
because one of Obama’s foreign
policy focuses was to do a Pacific
pivot, gathering up all knowledge
on what’s going on in Pacific
countries. The Trans-Pacific
Partnership Agreement was part
of it, but it was also about bettering
relationships with Pacific
communities. So there are 12
leaders in Canterbury for that,
and I am one of them. We have
a meeting every now and then
Previously
United Travel
with different diplomats, business
leaders and ex-pats. They
help us, and we give them our
knowledge about what’s going
on. It’s kind of cool this week on
Saturday, because we’re actually
meeting with the deputy director
of NASA, and it’s especially
cool because she’s a woman.
We don’t even know why we’re
meeting with her! It’s especially
interesting because of an event
we held last week, where we were
hoping to bridge gaps, like giving
women equal visibility, opportunities
and platforms to excel.
And now we get to meet one of
the top women in NASA. It’s a
secret meeting which we don’t
know much about. We could be
talking about Mars, we could be
talking about anything, it’s very
exciting.
What inspired you to become
a youth voice for the Pacific
community?
I think it was probably the
youth parliament that we had before
the earthquakes. It was that
others took the time to tell me
that I could make a difference. I
guess I was in the right place, at
the right time. Just good people
being around me.
How long have you been
involved with PYLAT?
I’ve been chairman for three
years now, so I started my second
two-year term last year, after I
was re-elected. Before the earthquakes
in 2010, the Pacific community
held a staged youth government
because they noticed
there weren’t many youth voices
in decision-making at the time.
And we loved it so much that
after the earthquakes, we kind
of thought, well, how do we keep
it going after the earthquakes?
So we made it into the trust it is
now. We now have 13 trustees,
with about two-thirds of that as
YOUNG LEADER: Josiah Tualamali’i at the Get FRESH ‘16
event, showing Pasifika students around Canterbury University.
youth and students, and young
professionals make up the rest.
Are you striving to see
Christchurch’s youth have a bigger
input into decision making?
Yes, absolutely, so what we say
in PYLAT is that Pacific young
people have valid information
and ideas that can be useful at
any level. That could be for the
Government, non-government
organisations, anything, but
there’s a big trust element in it.
It can be tough to trust that a
young person can have input to
these conversations, while being
respectful and articulate. I really
liked last year seeing the flag
panel had a young person on it.
You do all of this work for
youth and on boards, do you
have any spare time at all? Any
hobbies?
Yes, I really like to sing. I used
to sing in a choir, but now I just
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sing when I’m pottering around
the flat and doing things. I also
like watching TV programmes,
anything with heroes really. The
Arrow and Flash series are the
best ones and I go to the movies
a bit, too. I like to think that we
don’t need a super power to do
cool things in our community,
and it’s cool to watch the people
that we pretend we are, and do
those amazing things.
Where are you flatting for
university?
I flat in Ilam, but my family
home is in Parklands. I just went
back to my flat last night. It’s
all a bit busy, because I also do
some work on campus for Pacific
young people, tutoring them to
help them get their NCEA levels.
It’s cool to see that Canterbury
University cares about getting
them over the line and offering
those classes.
Oh right, so what subjects do
you tutor?
I tutor history, English and
drama. Those were the ones I
was quite good at during school.
It’s also a cool project because
the students can go on to tertiary
education if they want, because
they have the qualifications.
Why were history and English
your favourites at school?
I really liked understanding
why we’re at the place we are
now through our history. Also,
learning about colonisation,
racism, and all of those words
that get thrown around these
days. It’s also quite important to
me because my mum is Palagi
(Samoan word for European),
and my father is Samoan. So for
me, it was quite hard when I was
young to work out my own identity.
After all the classes in history
and English, I kind of learnt
what was right and wrong for me
through those classes. Growing
up as a Pacific person, I could
understand the benefits, and the
strengths of those people.
What high school did you
attend?
I went to Hillview Christian
School for years 9 and 10, then
to Middleton Grange School for
years 11 to 13.
And what primary school?
I actually went to primary
school in Dunedin, to Anderson’s
Bay School for the first few
years, then to Hillview for the
other half of primary.
You study history and politics
at university, so what job would
you have if you could just pick
one and start tomorrow?
I can’t give one answer to that
really. I’d want to be the CEO of
a company that works with Pacific
people and uses the knowledge
the community has taught
me. I’d want to increase the participation
and involvement of the
community. The only problem
is that I don’t know if that kind
of job exits yet. I wouldn’t mind
working in the university for a
while, and I’m enjoying tutoring
at the moment. I could definitely
see myself teaching others as
well.
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St Margaret’s Pre-school celebrated its first birthday
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the first kindergarten. One year ago, the pre-school
welcomed its first girl. She met Tom Tothill, who was
one of the first boys to attend the original kindergarten.
Mr Tothill enjoyed coming back to see the new preschool
celebrate its first birthday. Executive principal
Gillian Simpson shared a story of how the pre-school
came to be, after the earthquakes devastated most of
the school campus. The children then responded with
a performance of the waiata they were taught at kapa
haka and presented her with a canvas of their artwork.
The pre-school was then blessed by school chaplain
Peg Riley and the children and guests enjoyed birthday
cake cut by the founding children.
SCHOOL PRIDE: Pre-school staff
and children present a “thank you”
canvas of all current pupils hands to
Gillian and Davis Simpson.
SCHOOLS
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St Margaret’s
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FIRST BIRTHDAY: Executive principal Gillian Simpson helps
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cake, while kindergarten original Tom Tothill looks on.
BLESSED: School chaplain Peg Riley (standing right) blesses
the buildings, staff and children of the St Margaret’s
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SCHOOLS
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2100 books destined
for children in need
HEADING TO RIO: Former St Albans Catholic School pupil
Caitlin Dore has been selected to represent New Zealand
at the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro in September. Ms Dore
is going to visit the school again to showcase her specialist
javelin skills. Principal Annette Sjoberg (right) said she and the
rest of the school will be following her Olympic dream with
interest.
RANGI RURU Girls’ School
student Livvy Pride has been the
driving force behind a project
to collect more than 2000 books
which will be gifted to children
in need.
With a goal of inspiring
greater widespread generosity of
spirit, Livvy together with the
book club and library committee
set a goal of collecting 500
books.
She said it would be an effective
way to support schools in
her own community who aren’t
as fortunate.
“I figured that at a school like
ours there would be lots of girls
lucky enough to have books that
they don’t need any more,” she
said.
She said originally the book
club and librarians were going
to have a bookarama in which
people would bring in books
and sell them on to give the
money to a charity, however, the
library committee and staff decided
it would be more effective
to give the books directly.
All up they gathered more
than 2100 books including children’s
chapter books and picture
books, which surprised them.
“Originally we didn’t have an
GIVING BACK: The year 13 book committee (left to right)
Karen Zhang, Megan Liddell, Kirstin Liddell, Livvy Pride
and Bea Pallett have collected over 2000 books to give to
children in need.
end date to the collection, but
when we did put a deadline on it
the collection quadrupled,” she
said.
They advertised through the
school and made it a competition
between classes, they
even had a ‘book-o-meter’ and
regular emails to keep them
informed of who was leading.
The books will be donated to
Christchurch East School.
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SPORTS
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Papanui High’s fairy light formal
PAPANUI HIGH School
students got dressed up and let
their hair down at this year’s
formal.
The event was held at Canterbury
University’s Foundry with
about 430 students and 70 staff
attending, and sharing in a wonderful
sense of occasion.
Overseeing the formal was
year 13 dean Rachel McConnel,
who said it was a great night.
“The positive relationships
between students and staff is
a strength of the school and it
is always so humbling when
students genuinely express
excitement at having us there,”
she said.
“The students looked fantastic
and thoroughly enjoyed a night
of dancing, photographs, and
delicious food.”
The theme of an Autumn
Dream was realised through
the hard work of a 20-student
formal committee, led by year 13
students Johanna Adams
and Maddy Colombus.
The two students created a
woodland-inspired atmosphere
using hundreds of fairy lights.
ALL DRESSED UP: Head students from Papanui High School pose at the annual formal.
SUITS AND DRESSES: International students dressed up for the occasion.
PARTY TIME: Students enjoy a night out at the annual formal.
STRIKE A POSE: Papanui HIgh’s ball committee members let their hair down at their school
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Kids Knitting Workshops
Today, 11am and July 21, 11am.
The Kiwi Family Trust are
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sessions per day, limited to the
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and explore an array of sparkly
and wintery inspired play opportunities
especially for our
0-6 year olds (older siblings also
welcome). As well as the ‘winter
wonderland’ all the usual play
centre fun will be available for
the children to freely explore, for
example bikes, sandpit, swings,
playshop and dress ups. Please
register on www.canterburyplaycentre.org.nz.
Redwood Playcentre, 40 Dunedin
St, Redwood.
3D Technology Hour
Thursday, 10.30–11.30am.
There will be a 3D printer
demonstration so you can watch
some cool stuff being made and
find out what a 3D printer is and
how it works. There will also be a
3D colouring-in app. You colour
in a picture and then watch your
drawings come to life through a
supplied device. This is a school
holiday activity for the whole
family however, a caregiver is
required.
Shirley Public Library, 36
Marshland Rd, Shirley.
Free Tech Advice Session
Friday, 11am.
Can’t figure out left from right
on your smartphone? Don’t
know how to use Skype? Are
your younger family members
running circles around you
when it comes to technology?
The tech experts at Geeks on
Wheels have organised with
Fendalton library to come in and
give you free tech advice, right
on the spot. All you need to do is
come along – maybe bring your
laptop, smartphone or tablet and
get one of your local Geeks to
help you with any questions or
problems you have.
Fendalton Library and Service
Centre, 4 Jeffreys Rd, Fendalton.
Christchurch Senior Citizens
Join in for euchre/whist on
Monday afternoon or indoor
Bowls on Tuesday afternoon.
An old time dance is held on
the first and third Saturday
afternoon each month. For more
information phone Vonnie on
383 4682 or Beth on 388 2375.
Scottish Society Hall, 136 Caledonian
Rd, St Albans.
Super Saturday Storytimes
Every Saturday, 11-11.45am.
Come along and enjoy a
Storytimes session followed
by fun craft activities. This
programme runs during the
school term and is for children
between the ages of two to
seven. There will be a different
storytime theme and craft
activity every weekend.
Admission is free.
Shirley Library, 36 Marshland
Rd, Shirley.
Laughter Club
Sunday, 11am-12pm.
Laughter yoga employs no
humour, jokes or comedy and
participants are invited to laugh
for no reason at all. Anyone
can do it. Laughter is a form of
exercise. The group makes eye
contact while taking part in a series
of playful laughter exercises,
including breathing and gentle
stretching. After a short while
the laughter becomes infectious
and genuine.
Admission $2.
Scottish Society Hall, cnr
of Edgeware and Caledonian
Rds.
Professor Geoff Rice –
Friends of the Library book talk
Today, 12.30–1.30pm
DRESS UP DAY: Calling all kids. Head to the St Albans
Playcentre this Wednesday between 9am and noon dressed
as your favourite emergency officer. It could be as a firefighter,
police officer, paramedic or any other emergency service
positions. Help build a fire station, go on a police chase or
rescue someone in need. Kids can create and decorate a
hat and badge and there may be a surprise guest visitor too.
Check out its Facebook page for more information on the
guest visitor closer to the time. Bring your own emergency
services refreshments with you and a change of clothes as it’s
thirsty and messy work. St Albans Playcentre, 96 Philpotts Rd,
Mairehau.
Head along to the library to
hear Geoff Rice. Professor Rice
lectured in European history
at the Canterbury University
until his retirement in 2012.
His recent books about the city
are – Victoria Square: Cradle
of Christchurch, Christchurch
Crimes and Scandals, All Fall
Down: Christchurch’s Lost
Chimneys and Christchurch
Changing.
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and Jeffreys Rd.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Physical Sense Supports
Senior Well-being
SPECIAL SUPER GOLD CARD OFFER
NOR’WEST NEWS
Eight yEars ago, the Physical sense
gym and Physio in sydenham, created
a program to help stroke survivors.
Their specialised exercise program was
established to work in collaboration with
the Burwood stroke rehabilitation team.
Participants raved so much about the
classes and the benefits they experienced
from this exercise program that it has
now grown from 1 weekly class to 4
classes weekly. New classes have also been
added to be effective for those who have
suffered from Osteoporosis, intermittent
Claudication, and Diabetes. On top of
that they also run 4 weekly classes for
seniors. These weekly rehabilitation and
injury prevention classes can lead to
continued gym membership at a reduced
cost. Participants may also be eligible for
a WiNZ subsidy to pay for the continued
gym membership with their super
gold card.
Physical sense’s latest initiative is the
“Centre for senior Wellbeing”. here you
can get all the information needed to
make sure that you (or your parents)
can keep on living independently. it is
a “walk-in” information centre where
the staff are happy to connect you
to the services you need to; -prevent
falling, -make adjustments to home and
surroundings, -reduce pain, -stay mobile,
care for your feet.
Join one of the classes and increase
your strength and mobility or just come
in to find out more about what assistance
is available for you.
One class participant Margie said. “i
can’t say enough about them. i think
they are absolutely marvelous, very
patient, great sense of humour, very
supportive”. Not only are you supported
by the knowledgeable, well trained
staff, but you will make new friends
and enjoy participants with a positive,
“can-do” attitude. These classmates are
there for themselves but also to support
members in their class to be able to have
success and feel the benefits of doing this
program together. it all starts with a free
assessment on Monday at 11.30 am where
Physical sense’s latest initiative is the
“Centre for senior Wellbeing”.
an experienced physiotherapist will assess
your situation and advice you on the
most appropriate exercise group all with
the aim to enable you to keep living as
independently as possible.
You can find Physical Sense Gym
and Physio and The Centre for Senior
Wellbeing at 300 Colombo Street,
Sydenham, (The blue line bus stops in
front of the building), phone 3772577,
web www.seniorwellbeing.nz
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FOCUS ON HEALTH
Do Your JOINTS
Ever Hurt?
Our bOdy has a padding called cartilage,
a protective spongy coating, between all
moving bone surfaces. Cartilage allows the
joints to move freely. Cartilage however is
easily worn away or damaged with activity
but is normally being constantly rebuilt. If
the replacement and repair of cartilage slows
down the moving bone surfaces become
closer and may start scraping together. This
can eventually cause joint inflammation,
pain and reduced mobility. If it continues the
bone surfaces become rough and symptoms
worsen. This process is called wear and tear
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Are You Magnesium
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
NOR’WEST NEWS
HELP YOUR CHILD GROW
IN CONFIDENCE
Life skills programme for children.
Do your children lack self-confidence, or
perhaps have so much energy that they need
an outlet for it? Development through drama
is the ideal approach to teach confidence and
channel youthful energy while building selfesteem.
The helen O’Grady Drama Academy
has been in new Zealand for 32 years. This
highly regarded worldwide programme helps
students aged 5 to 17 fulfil their potential by
acting confidently and speaking clearly. This
unique, self-development programme helps
achieve invaluable life skills. The confident,
articulate child makes friends easily, accepts
challenges and new directions. Confident
children become well-rounded adults.
Our fully qualified teachers are trained
in the helen O’Grady Drama system,
they ensure each child is encouraged
and valued in a warm, positive learning
LISTEN UP!
Whether you’re 2 or 92, a complete
environment. Lessons stimulate and
motivate students without the exam or
peer group pressure. Weekly class activities
include speech training, creative movement
and improvisation. Our Youth Theatre
programme encourages the development of
leadership and organisational skills. Three
terms of the year cover the self-development
programme and in the fourth term all
students prepare a performance for parents
and friends. We also offer trinity College
London examinations as an option for
those who wish to pursue an international
qualification.
Our safe structured learning environment
values student individuality and encourages
team building. Most importantly its great
fun too!
enrol now phone 0800 161 131 and see
our website www.helenogrady.co.nz
beginner or an experienced player, CSM
offers something for you.
ENROL NOW!
Choose your new hobby at
Papanui High School
With Winter upon us why not take the
opportunity of longer evenings to take up a
new hobby, learn a new skill, meet some new
people and have fun at the same time then
join one of Papanui high School’s exciting
range of Adult and Community education
Courses for term 3 beginning from 1
August. We have a wide range of courses
to choose from and guarantee you will find
something to appeal regardless of age or
interests.
We have some new courses on offer for
this term:
Astrology with Deborah McMahon in
this six week course participants will join a
Moon-led journey around the zodiac as a
means of introducing them to the spiralling
dynamics of astrology.
WORKERS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Roopu Kaimahi Matauranga O Waitaha
WORKERS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Roopu Kaimahi Matauranga O Waitaha
Term 3: 1st of August until 23rd of September
See our website or contact us for more information.
Community Community education and courses throughout the year the year
59 Gloucester Street. Phone: 366 0285
59 Gloucester Email: Street. admin@cwea.org.nz Phone: 366 0285
Email: www.cwea.org.nz
admin@cwea.org.nz
facebook.com/canterburywea
www.cwea.org.nz
facebook.com/canterburywea
Bee Keeping introduction Course
taught by Jeff robinson will cover beehive
construction, managing a beehive and
information on recognition of diseases.
For those who are more interested in
culinary pursuits we are offering a indian
Vegetarian Cooking course. harpreet Kaur
will help you explore the wonders of using
spices and ingredients in your cooking to
help you bring taste and variety into your
meals while still cooking on a budget.
if you are interested in creative past
times we are offering Soap Making and
Bath Bomb and Lip Balm making classes.
Adrienne Faherty will show students all
aspects of soap making and students can
make their own bath bombs, bath scrubs and
lip balms.
Val Goulding is the tutor of our Your
Career – take Charge course which is aimed
at those who want to make the most out
of their career so if you are stuck in a job
and don’t know how to change, or want to
achieve success, job satisfaction and become
more motivated then this course is for you.
For further information and enrolment in
these or any of our courses please visit our
website www.papanui.school.nz or telephone
our office on 3520701.
Drama Classes for Children
Helping children
develop social
skills for a
competitive
world.
Fun Classes for 5-17 years
Weekly Classes 0800 161 131
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NIGHT CLASSES
PAPANUI HIGH
TERM 3 2016
Huge range of classes from
Art to Yoga
Come down and enjoy the fun!
To enrol, please
phone our office on: 352 0701
See our full range of courses on
www.papanui.school.nz
Term 3 begins
1 August 2016
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Christchurch School of Music
the ChriStChurCh School of Music
is a family-oriented community aimed
at providing quality music education in
and around Christchurch. in 2015 CSM
celebrated 60 years of teaching children to
love and appreciate music so why not join
us and become a part of the next 60 years?
CSM is a not-for-profit organisation
with a strong focus on community. On
a Saturday morning the whole family
can find something to suit. Preschool
children can start their musical journey by
joining in our experiential “take Orff with
Music” while older children and adults
may opt for group or individual lessons
on a specific instrument (including voice).
Those who already play are welcome to
join in one of the great ensembles which
all take part in regular concerts including
Saturday soirees and the popular annual
Showcase Concert. Recitals where
individuals can perform are also held
regularly.
CSM also provides a comprehensive
music education to participating primary
schools via its Outreach programmes.
With programmes offered in band, strings,
recorder and ukulele in a wide range of
Christchurch schools this is an area of the
School, which has grown fast over the last
few years.
Another area that has grown rapidly
over the last few years is the Late Starters
programme where adults approaching
retirement with more time on their hands
have really enjoyed learning an instrument
they never had the chance to play in their
early years and join an ensemble with
other like-minded adults.
if Saturday isn’t an option, CSM also
offers a range of weekday opportunities for
learning and playing music.
if affordability is an issue, CSM may be
able to offer a discount through funding
provided by the rata Foundation.
Please contact us via our website www.
csm.org.nz and let us start you on a
musical journey that will bring pleasure
for a lifetime.
Ensuring a safe work place
LeArninG FirSt aid is not only a part
of ensuring a safe work place, but also
an integral part of our engagement with
the wider community. We all learn the
necessary skills to ensure that in times of
emergency we are able to assist our work
colleagues, but are we able to take these
skills home, into the community or on to the
sports field?
not all work places are the same and
the injury risk for each place can be wide
and variable. The office attended by
administrators does not carry the same
risk as those people working with heavy
machinery, or perhaps at some distance from
a regular ambulance service. it is therefore
essential that you pick the right first aid
course to suit all of your activities – both
professional
and social.
take, for example, an office worker who
does not have a high risk work environment
and whose concern might be to ensure that
they can deal with minor cuts and superficial
injuries, or the ability to perform effective
CPr. These skills can be achieved on a
course of eight hours duration and would
generally fit into low to medium risk area.
But take this same person on to a sports field
either as a spectator or player when a higher
level injury occurs. The eight hour course
covering unit standards 6402 and 6401 (or
26551 and 26552) does not cover head neck
and spinal injuries, eye injuries, hypothermia
and poisonings.
The majority of injuries occur outside of
the work place, in fact one in three injuries
occurs in the home, making it the most
common place for injuries to happen.
new Zealand children are twice as likely
to die through injury as children who live
in Australia. They mostly die as a result of
motor vehicles accidents or falls in the home.
Fatalities from leisure and sport are not far
behind those in the workplace.
The wider 12 hour course teaches the
additional unit standard 6400 and provides
a wide knowledge base for medium to high
risk environments. This course covers many
of the skills required to deal with the most
common injuries, such as falls (which can
result in head neck and spinal injuries) and
dealing with complex scenes such as motor
vehicle accidents.
if you are not sure on the course best
suited to your needs, ask your accredited
first aid training provider. They can explain
the course content and give you options that
will best suit your needs. Look beyond the
workplace and consider your family and
your location. Check that you have a good
quality first aid kit that is up-to-date with
replenished items, and that everyone knows
where it is located.
NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS
GLOBAL LEADERS IN FIRST AID TRAINING
Christchurch Course Dates 2016
Venue: 32 Birmingham Drive, Middleton
First Aid Revalidation Course (6 hours)
Cost $120.00 per person (certificates must not
have expired for more than 3 months)
Time: 8.30am – 3.15pm
Monday
25 July
1 August
22 August
Friday
5 August
12 August
26th August
Tuesday
9 August
13 September
20 September
Sunday
24 July
7 August
21 August
For bookings please call 0800 REDCROSS or 339-7111
Book online at www.redcross.org.nz
Wednesday
17 August
7 September
28 September
USE THE RED CROSS ADVANTAGE - COMPREHENSIVE FIRST AID, ESSENTIAL FIRST AID,
REVALIDATION OR TAILORED TRAINING TO SUIT yOU AT yOUR PLACE OR OURS.
NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS - GLOBAL LEADERS IN FIRST AID TRAINING
CHRISTCHURCH COURSE DATES 2016 • VENUE: 32 BIRMINGHAM DRIVE, MIDDLETON
Comprehensive First Aid PLUS Course (16hrs or 4hr upgrade) Comprehensive First Aid Course (12hrs)
Unit Standard 6402, 6401, 6400 and 25411 or 26552, 26551, 6400 and
25411 Cost $265.00 per person incl FA Manual & GST for 16 hours or
$80.00 per person for upgrade following completion of CFA
Time: Day One 8.30am – 5.30pm Day Two 8.30am – 5pm
Unit Standard 6402, 6401, 6400 or 26552, 26551, 6400
Cost $210.00 per person incl FA Manual & GST
Time: Day One & Day Two 8.30am - 3.15pm
USE THE RED CROSS ADVANTAGE -
COMPREHENSIVE FIRST AID,
ESSENTIAl FIRST AID, REVAlIDATION
OR TAIlORED TRAINING TO SUIT YOU
AT YOUR PlACE OR OURS.
Monday
29 August
19 September
21 November
16 Hours Thursday/Friday
21 & 22 July
18 & 19 August
Saturday/Sunday
17 & 18 September
Essential First Aid Course (8hrs)
Unit Standard 6402, 6401 or 26551, 26552
Cost $150.00 per person Time: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Tuesday
16 August
6 September
27 September
Wednesday
3 August
5 October
26 October
4 Hours Friday 1.15pm-5pm
22 July
19 August
Sunday
18 September
Thursday
28 July
11 August
18 September
Saturday
23 July
6 August
20 August
2 x Tuesdays
26 July & 2 August
16 & 23 August
6 & 13 September
2 x Wednesdays
Time: Day One 8.30am - 5.30pm
Day Two 8.30am - 12.45pm
2 x Mondays
29 August & 5 Sept
19 & 26 Sept
Thursday/Friday
18 & 19 August
20th & 21st October
13 & 20 July
3 & 10 August
24 & 31 August
14 & 21 September
Weekends
23 & 24 July
6 & 7 August
20 & 21st August
Thursday/Friday
28 & 29 July
4 & 5 August
11 & 12 August
FOR BOOKINGS PlEASE CAll 0800 REDCROSS OR 339-7111 • BOOK ONlINE AT WWW.REDCROSS.ORG.NZ
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HOME & HEATING
Warming winter with
EnviroMaster
Are you struggling with the heat of
Summer or wanting to get organised for
Winter? With the ever changing weather
patterns, heat pumps have the flexibility
of being able to heat and cool which is an
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as you can use it all year round. The team
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can show you which system and brand will
best suit your needs.
We currently have savings up to $600 off
the recommended retail price on
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Would you like to maximise the number
of days you can use your swimming pool?
Heating your pool can do this and one of the
most cost effective ways is with a water heat
pump. enviro Master Ltd can supply, install
and service you swimming pool heat pump
providing you with a comfortable, extended
swimming season.
Servicing your heat pump is extremely
important to ensure that it is working
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resulting in a healthy, hygienic heat pump,
lower power bills and greater comfort. But
beware, not all cleaning companies are
equal. We are constantly hearing of people
being charged huge amounts for servicing
and all they are getting is a heat pump
clean. We at enviro Master, are qualified
engineers and therefore are able to fully
test and diagnose any problems you may
or may not be aware of with your heat
pump. Also, as we are associated with all
major brands, we are able to repair these
under warranty if they are still within the
warranty period.
It is important to remember, when
selecting an installer, the manufacturer’s
warranty does not cover the installation
and consumers could be responsible for
any repair or damage caused to the system
due to poor installation. enviro Master’s
five-star installation guarantee ensures
correct installation, and a demonstration so
customers have an understanding on how it
will best meet their needs.
For a free in home consultation, call
Enviro Master on 366 0525 or visit our
showroom at 41A Shakespeare Rd,
Waltham, Christchurch.
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Phone us today for your free consultation & quote
41A SHAKESPEARE RD, WALTHAM
PHONE 03 366 0525
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“A local team for local people”
THE INDEPENDENT SPECIALISTS
Get rid of dampness
in your house
NoW WItH the colder and wetter weather
on its way, home owners are focusing on ways
to make their homes comfortable, warm and
healthy for their families throughout winter.
rISINg DAMP is an issue that affects many of
our older properties which suffer from poor, or
no, insulation. In Canterbury especially, postquake,
many people have relocated to homes that
suffer from rising damp which can be associated
with health problems. Independent tests have
shown that up to 40 litres of water can rise from
the ground and enter a house every day, leading
to mildew, mould, condensation and musty
smells. Moulds can produce various allergic
reactions and the frail, elderly and very young are
especially vulnerable.
Canterbury Foam Concrete Ltd is a locally
owned and operated firm. The team understands
For existing homes with
wooden floor construction
• Stop Mould & Mildew
• Reduce Heating Bills
• Cost Effective Permanent
Solution To Rising Damp
• Free Consultation / Quotes
NOR’WEST NEWS
the problems caused by rising damp and are
there to help. They will come to your damp home
and pump a lightweight, flowable foam concrete
under your timber floored home. Specially
adapted for our New Zealand conditions and
applications it provides a layer of protection
against rising moisture. An unexpected benefit
that the team at Canterbury Foam Concrete
have noticed recently, is that many owners
of properties which had underfloor foam
concrete installed, reported that it also provided
protection against liquefaction after
the earthquakes.
Contact Canterbury Foam Concrete Ltd
now for your free, no obligation quote and
complimentary appraisal of your underfloor
ventilation needs. Phone 03 376 4608 or 0508
362626 for more information.
AttAck Rising DAmP
...at the source
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Free Phone: 0508 362626 Main Office: (03) 3764608 Fax: (03) 3764603
Heat Pumps
HIWALL & FLOOR CONSOLES
Guarantee to minus 15 degrees
at full nominal rating
4.0kw Hiwall
Ph 03 343 3886
www.airconnz.co.nz
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Conditions apply
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HOME & HEATING
e At last an energy saving device that
gives your household direct energy
savings on your hot water power bills.
our ProVeN technology helps customers
manage their hot water heating by saving
money without impacting on their hot
water availability. Introducing our breakthrough
technology, the iSmart Hot Water
Controller which can be easily retrofitted
to any hot water cylinder by a qualified
electrician, so no need to replace your hot
water cylinder. More sophisticated than a
timer, the iSmart Controller comes with an
LCD touch screen so you can programme
when you heat up your hot water, plans
for period of high use, can be boosted
when you’ve got unexpected demand and
minimise power use when away on holiday.
How Does it Work?
• easy to use LCD display touch screen
• you can program the times when you
want the hot water available
• Calculates if there is enough hot
water and only heats up when required.
• easily adjust the savings you want to
make
• Boost Mode Function for when those
unexpected guests turn up
• Holiday mode – your hot water can be
safely turned off while you are away.
• Legionella Protection – once a week
automatically gets up to 60deg’s to kill
any legionella bacteria.
• 7 Days Worth of Data
smooth-air products
to eNSure the quality of your air, contact
the experts. Smooth-Air Products can calculate
the required air exchange for your building
requirement. Smooth-Air offers a wide range of
ventilation equipment, from air vents to ducting
for fans, for both the commercial and domestic
markets. They have an extensive range of fans
and ventilation components in-store but they
can also provide innovative solutions tailored to
differing requirements.
VeNtILAtIoN
This includes both the exchange of air to the
outside as well as circulation of air within the
building. It is one of the most important factors
for maintaining acceptable indoor air quality in
buildings.
Filtered air supply for summer and filtered
and warmed air in winter creates a healthy
environment in which to live and work. In case
of poor or insufficient air intake from outside,
the oxygen content decreases, humidity and
dustiness levels increase. If exhaust ventilation
is not provided or it is not effective, polluted air,
smells, humidity and harmful substances are not
removed.
Low oxygen with high carbon dioxide causes
stuffiness in the room and occupants can feel
drowsy. Invisible harmful substances like a
high content of dust and tobacco smoke are
harmful and can cause various diseases. even
bad smells can cause discomfort or irritate the
nervous system. In summer, it’s easy to open
windows for cross ventilation, however as winter
approaches, we start to shut up out houses to
trap in the heat and as a result, air quality can
decline.
It is therefore very important to ensure good
air quality indoors through adequate ventilation.
Condensation a problem?
Cold bedrooms?
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Ventilation Systems from only….… $1500
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Ducted Heat Pumps from only…… $6000
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Suppliers to trade and retail
Better Home Services Ltd
Phone: 03 323 8601 or 027 459 5569
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sales@smooth-air.co.nz
264 Annex Road, Riccarton
Christchurch 8024, NZ
Ph +64 3 343 6184
Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5pm
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NOR’WEST NEWS
King of the castle
49 Linwood Ave, Avonside
Deadline Sale: All offers will be presented 26 July 2016, unless sold prior
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1 living room | 1-car garage | Listing number: SMT1853
Looking for a near-new
home capturing all-day
sunshine, close to the city?
Standing proud on an
elevated site and often admired,
this 150m2 home offers an open
planned living space cleverly
planned to flow from the east to
the west, along with the added
benefit of a wonderful feeling of
space and privacy.
The kitchen’s a treat for the chef
of the family, and is positioned to
maximise the social aspect of the
home. It also includes gas cooking
and a scullery.
The dining flows easily along to
the living area, situated northwest,
and captures sunshine and views.
Offering three double bedrooms,
two are located on the ground floor
along with a separate bathroom,
water closet with hand basin and
separate laundry.
The upstairs area with master
bedroom, ensuite and walk-in
robe captures the essence of this
special property with views of
the porthills.
Bay windows throughout the
house are built for you to add your
touch with window seats.
Plenty of storage and an area
for a study nook, plus solar set up
ready for you if you please.
You will love the indooroutdoor
flow to the decking
areas maximising the outdoor
entertaining space as well as the
946m2 site.
With easy drive on access to the
garage and off-street parking, your
wish list is complete.
Positioned high above
surrounding properties, this proud
home is close to all amenities,
including shopping and cafes at
either the Ferrymead precinct, the
Palms or Eastgate. The bus stop is
a short walk along with, Avonside
Girls High School and local
primary schools.
Those seriously considering its
purchase are advised to register
their interest as it may be sold at
any time. Deadline sale - all offers
will be presented 26 July 2016,
unless sold prior.
Open home dates: Saturday
1.15pm to 1.45pm. See you at the
Open Home or for an appointment
to view contact Debra Hakaraia of
Smart Real Estate (Licensed Agent
REAA 2008) on 027 562 0420
or 384 8600 or email Debra on
enquiries.christchurch@smartrealestate.
co.nz or visit us online at
www.smartrealestate.co.nz.
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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Book Fair
**********
ST BARNABAS Parish
Book Fair, always plenty
of interesting books,
bargains and treasures,
including CDs and DVDs,
Saturday 23rd July, 9am
to 12 noon at St Barnabas
Church, cnr Fendalton Rd
& Tui St
Caravans, Motorhomes
& Traliers
Situations Vacant
MUMS & DADS
Would you like your children to
exercise more and earn some money?
Situations Vacant
Assistant Producer
Star Media
Be part of a growing, locally-owned multimedia company!
Star Media is looking for a full-time Assistant Producer for
its busy production team. The successful applicant will have
outstanding organisational skills and a strong passion for
everything TV and Media.
Car Parts
TYRES Secondhand,
most sizes, from $30 fitted,
217 Waltham Road, 027
476 2404
Community Events
ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS, If you
want to have a drink thats
your business. If you want
to stop, we can help. Phone
0800 229-6757
Computers
ALL
YOUR
COMPUTER
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*$30.00 off your first
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No problem too big or
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Lost files recovered.
Microsoft Certified,
MCSE, MCP+l. 30 years
experience. Call Andrew
Buxton this week on 326-
6740 or 027 435-7596
for $30.00 off* Custom
Computers Christchurch
Curtains
www.curtainfabric-outlet.com
Fashion Designs & Colours
Discontinued Designs
End of Lines Bargain Prices
Call at Our Shop
CURTAIN FABRIC OUTLET
71 Hawdon St Sydenham
Ph 366-5026
Gardening
& Supplies
A GARDEN OR
LANDSCAPING TIDY
UP? Rose & Fruit Tree
Pruning, Shrub, hedge
& tree pruning, Lawns,
Gardening, consistently
reliable general property
upkeep, Dip. Hort. 10
yrs experience, One off
tidy ups or on-going
service. Nick’s Property
Maintenance. Keeping
your garden beautiful.
Free Quote. Ph. 942-4440
DELIVERY
PEOPLE
WANTED
The Star requires
delivery personnel
in all areas of
Christchurch.
The work involves
door-to-door
delivery of The Star
newspaper.
Please call
Leanne Lucas 364-7451 or
Mark Coulthard 364 7453
email: deliveries@starmedia.kiwi
Holiday
Accommodation
QUEENSLAND SUN-
SHINE COAST AUSTRA-
LIA Resort, Ocean Views,
Balconies, Self Contained,
1 or 2 B/R Ensuite,
Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna,
Free Internet, Shops,
Restaurants, Tennis, Surf
Club & Patrolled Beach,
Public Transport at door.
Ask for our SEASONAL
SPECIALS. Phone 61 7
544-35011 Email: reception@mandolin.com.au
www.mandolin.com.au
Pets & Supplies
AFFORDABLE Dog
Grooming $44 small,
$52 med, experienced
and qualified groomer/
veterinary nurse,
Redwood, ph June 03 354-
6414 or 027 746-5295
Public Notices
DEMOLITION
With care and respect we
will remove your dwelling.
Our policy is to recycle as
much as we can. We are a
local company specialising
in residential properties. We
will endeavor to cater for
your individual needs.
Ph. R.M. Solutions
021 02866981
for a free quote.
Situations Vacant
CA$H
Strippers
& Podium
Dancers
Wanted!
18+ TO APPLY
NEISHA
021 193 0118
To Let
NEED MORE
SPACE?
NO BOND THIS MONTH
Ideal as an extra
bedroom or office.
Three convenient sizes
from $70 p/w:
Standard 3.6m x 2.4m
Large 4.2m x 2.4m
Xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m
Visit our display cabins at
95 Beach Road or
470 Cranford Street or call
0211277227 for a free brochure.
www.justcabins.co.nz
Trades & Services
Appliance Sales & Service
388 4780
Appliance Services
14 Brighton Mall, New Brighton
DRIVEWAYS & PAVING
FREE QUOTES
Professional, friendly
Service Always
Ph. 03 329 4806
or 027 827 0505
CAP CONSTRUCTION LTD
ROOFING
- Re-roofing and
new roofing
- Quality roofing at
the best price around
- Licensed building
practitioner
Robinson
Roofing Ltd
Call Hamish for a
quote 03 347 90 45
Trades & Services
HOUSE
CLEARING
Are you moving
house?
Let All Clear Canterbury
take care of your
unwanted items.
You identify what you want
to keep & we will dispose
of the rest!!
Mob: 021 078 4553
raewynlcooke@gmail.com
www.allclearcanterbury.co.nz
• Replacement/new roofing
• Colour Steel gutter & fascia
• Flue & log burner installs
• Skytube/light installs
• Earthquake repairs
Licence Building
Practitioner LBP
Member of the Roofing
Association
DCM ROOFING LTD
The Roofing Specialists
PHONE IAIN
027 445 5597
iain@dcmroofing.co.nz
The Role
You will assist our senior production
staff in all stages of commercial and
web video production, with direct
accountability for the execution of
a specific client brief within editorial
guidelines.
You will oversee all day-to-day
operations, such as schedule
planning, brand and product research,
staff and talent management and
more.
Your responsibilities include but are
not limited to-
• Creative script writing, idea
generation and research
• Managing
producer’s daily
activities
• Interacting with
team members and
ensuring excellent
communication within
various departments
• Planning and organising
ahead to establish an
efficient course of action
for yourself and the team
• Leading and motivating
production teams, crews and
contributors, by providing
clear instructions,
support, direction and
feedback
If you’re ready for your next challenge, send your CV and cover
letter to Maria.Virgolini@starmedia.kiwi.
Candidates will be considered as and
when applications are received.
Applicants for this position should have
NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Trades & Services
NEED A
PLUMBER?
Call us now for fast
friendly service.
Get your problems sorted out
quick smart - on time!!
Phone for a FREE
quote now.
Phone 03 377 1280
Mobile 021 898 380
YARDWORK
Property
maintenance
Spouting cleaning
Water blasting
Lawn care
Spraying
Chainsaw work
Garden tidy ups
Servicing the
North west
Call 0800
YARDWORK
(9273 9675)
Or 0279 273 007
Trades & Services
ELECTRICIAN
REGISTERED for all
electrical installations &
repairs Ph 03 322 4209 or
021 026 73375
• Establishing clear objectives
for implementing effective and
economic production schedules
• Composing and preparing a variety
of correspondence, reports, and
internal documents in support
of current and new business
development activities
Our ideal candidate
We are looking for an enthusiastic,
highly motivated individual with
excellent time management skills,
able to work on multiple projects
simultaneously and to liaise and
cooperate with external suppliers,
clients and team.
Candidate’s strengths-
• Relevant qualification in journalism,
communications, media studies or
equivalent experience
• Sound knowledge of the production
process
• Video editing experience
• Script writing experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and
“outside the box”
• Can work independently and as part
of a team
• Can work effectively under pressure,
react quickly and meet tight
deadlines
• Have a full, valid driving licence
Trades & Services
GLAZING
Stephen Thom
Glazing 2012 Ltd.
(Under New Management)
• Mirrors
• New Glazing
• Pet Door
Specialists
• Frameless
Showers
• Splashbacks
WE CAN DO YOUR
WORK NOW
9155874AA
ALL BROKEN
WINDOWS
Phone Cushla
03 352 6225
or 027 352 6225
BEST BATHROOMS
full renovation specialists,
LBP, repairs &
maintenance ph 03 387-
0770 or 027 245-5226
26
Tuesday July 19 2016
Trades & Services
Trademaster
Painters & Decorators
Specialist painters of
Heritage & Period Homes,
Villas & restoration works,
All Exterior & Interior paint finishes,
Wallpapering,
Stain & Varnish applications,
Interior paint stripping,
Exterior lead paint removal.
Interior application techniques
French wash, stipple glaze, ragging,
marbleing, fresco
Qualified tradesman 30 years experience
Ph Martin 0212 397 781
Trades & Services
BRICKLAYER
George Lockyer. Over
30 years bricklaying
experience. UK trained.
Licensed Building
Practitioner number
BP105608. Insurance
work. EQC repairs.
Heritage brickwork a
speciality. No job too
small. Governors Bay.
Home 329-9344, Cell
027 684-4046, email
karengeorge@xtra.co.nz
BUILDER
For all building work
but specialist in bathroom
renovations, 30 yrs
experience, with service
and integrity. Free Quotes.
Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or
0274 367-067.
BUILDER LICENSED
available for all aspects of
building. Please call 027
241-7471 or 335-0265
CARRIER LoCAL
experienced, friendly,
trade-me purchases, single
items to truck loads,
furniture to whatever,
removals & trade
deliveries a specialty. Ph
GEH 341-5069
CARPET & VINYL
LAYINg. Repairs,
uplifting, relaying,
restretching, Email
jflattery@xtra.co.nz, ph
0800 003 181 or 027
2407416
DRIVEWAYS
Replace, repair or new.
We are a local company
with over 10 yrs exp.
We also operate a
digger for all other
earthworks.
Ph. R.M. Solutions
021 02866981
for a free quote.
ELECTRICIAN
REgISTERED for all
electrical installations &
repairs Ph 03 322 4209 or
021 026 73375
ELECTRICIAN:
SES Electrical for all
types of electrical repairs
+ Installations. Free
Quotes. Please call 027
4928 971.
FENCE PAINTINg/
STAININg Quality at
a reasonable price. Free
quotes. Phone Warren
today on 980-1676 or 027
2014713
FIBRoUS PLASTERER
All aspects of plastering,
no job too small. Ph Heath
022 639-9547
Classifieds
PLUMBER
ALF THORPE
PLUMBING Certifying
Plumber for all types of
plumbing, maintenance,
spouting, alterations etc.
Phone 352-7402 or 0274-
350-231
PLUMBER
A Top Plumbing job
completed at a fair price,
prompt service, all work
guaranteed, Ph Brian 960-
7673 or 021 112-3492
RooFINg
Qualified & Licenced
Practitioner. Re-Roof &
Repairs, all types. Member
New Zealand Roofing
Association. Over 35 years
experience. Phone John
Trades & Services 027 432-3822 or 351-9147
email johnmill@ihug.
FURNITURE
co.nz
REMoVALS
Large Trucks $95 + SHoE REPAIRS
GST per hour 7 day NZ Belfast engraving. Shoe
wide, packing & moving, repairs,key cutting &
Professional Company, engraving.(10 yrs exp)683
Professional Service. Main North Rd, ph 027
Canterbury Relocations 3113423
Ltd. ph 0800 359 9313 SPoUTINg CLEANINg
Spouting Unblocked,
HoUSESITTER
Cleaned Out and Flushed
Mature, experienced and
Out. Also Full Handyman
reliable women avail for
Services Available. Call
housesitting, non smoker,
Trevor 332 8949 or 021
excell refs and current
043-2034
police check. Will love
your pets and keep your SToNEMASoN, BRICK
home immaculate. Ph or & BLoCKLAYER,
txt 027 558 7571 Earthquake Repairs, Grind
Out & Repoint, River/
PAINTINg
& Oamaru stone, Schist,
DECoRATINg interior Volcanic Rock, Paving,
& exterior, gib fixing, all Alterations new & old,
plastering, paperhanging, Quality Workmanship,
Est 50 yrs in ChCh, ph visit www.featureworks.
Wingfields Ltd, ph Mark co.nz or ph 027 601-3145
021 171-1586 or 355-5994
TILER/CARPENTER
PAINTER AVAILABLE 35 years exp, no job
All aspects in painting. too small. Ph Ross 027
Very competitive in roofs
and fences. Please call 027
241-7471 or 335-0265
4311440.
TREES
BIg oR SMALL, tree
removal, trimming, stump
PLASTERER
grinding, shelterbelt clean
Gib Stopping, Small
up, section clearing,
job specialty. 30 + years
rubbish removals,
experience. Ring 0800
excavation work, ph Trees
387-369
Big or Small, for a free
PLASTERER SoLID quote, 021 061 4783
both ext & int work, TREE WoRK
Scottish Tradesman with Hedge trimming, stump
over 30 yrs experience, grinding, rubbish removed,
FREE Quotes, ph Donald small job specialty Ph
351-1691 or 021 023 Andrew 03 322-8341 or
26186
027 435-8759
PLUMBER
For prompt service for all
T.V. SERVICE CENTRE
Repairs, tvs, microwaves,
plumbing maintenance, stereos, DVD. Aerial
repairs and alterations. installations and kitsets,
Phone Michael 364 7080
or 027 438 3943
480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03
379 1400
6 ISSUES
delivered to your door
FROm ONly
Trades & Services
$
44. 50
SUBSCRIPTIONS FREEPHONE
0800 77 77 10
rugbynews.co.nz
Trades & Services
UPHoLSTERER
Dining Chairs, Lounge
suites, Caravan Squabs
etc. recovered. Free
Quotes. Phone Graeme
383-1448
VHS VIDEo TAPES
& all camera tapes
converted to DVD, video
taping, weddings, twenty
firsts, special occasions,
www.grahamsvideo.co.nz
ph 03 338-1655
WATERBLASTINg
Quality Job, Quick Service
by skilled tradesman, Ph
Richard Severin at Jet-X
0800 538 969 Free quotes,
visit www.jetx.co.nz
WINDoW CLEANINg
Average 3 bdrm house
inside or out $40. Both
$70. Phone Trevor 344-
2170
WINDoWS & DooRS
Joiner 25 yrs experience,
Repair of rot or full
replacement of sashes
& existing windows &
doors, Glazing, door
locks, security stays
fitted, New house
installation of doors &
hardware, ph Mykle 027
399 1673
GLAZING
Stephen Thom
Glazing 2012 Ltd.
(Under New Management)
• Mirrors
• New Glazing
• Pet Door
Specialists
• Frameless
Showers
• Splashbacks
WE CAN DO YOUR
WORK NOW
Wanted To Buy
AAA Buying goods
quality furniture,
Beds, Stoves, Washing
machines, Fridge Freezers.
Same day service. Selwyn
Dealers. Phone 980 5812
or 027 313 8156
A Records and Hi-Fi
gear wanted, excellent
prices paid for good
records especially kiwi
and overseas bands 60’s
- 90’s PennyLane 430
Colombo St Sydenham
7 days www.pennylane.
co.nz ph 3663278 or 021
2226144
TOOLS Garden,
garage, woodworking,
mechanical, engineering,
sawbenches, lathes, cash
buyer, ph 355-2045
Vehicles Wanted
9155874AA
ALL BROKEN
WINDOWS
Phone Cushla
03 352 6225
or 027 352 6225
VEHICLES
ANY CONDITION
WANTED
FOR CASH
$ $ $
Ph 347 9354 or
027 476 2404
H ORNBY
WORKINGMEN’S
CLUB
«WHAT'S ON«
WESTVIEW LOUNGE
SATURDAY
23 July, 4.30PM
MARION'S OUTLAWS
8PM IAN MAC
SUNDAY
24 July, 2PM
HEART OF THE
COUNTRY
$6 ENTRY
NOR’WEST NEWS
«COMING UP«
SATURDAY 20th AUGUST, 8PM
DnD Showband presents
THREE SHOWS IN ONE...
Fleetwood Mac ; ABBA;
Moulin Rouge
Pre sale tickets $20 / Door sales $25
SUNDAY 21 AUGUST, 2PM
Pat Dugan's 90th
Birthday Celebration
GREAT LIVE BAND along with special
guests Jodi Vaughan, Brendan Dugan,
Tony & Temara Williams, Peter Cairns,
Cameron Walsh, Allan Barron
and more! Tickets $20.
Hornby WMC | ph 03 349 9026 | 17 Carmen Road | Hornby
www.hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz | Members, guests & affiliates welcome
The newly refurbished
Woolston Club...
A classic, contemporary
club experience
Cafe open from 11am
Happy Hour 4.30pm - 5.30pm
TAB & Gaming, Function Facilities,
HOUSIE Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
SHUTTLE Tuesday - Saturday
Open 7 Days
Restaurant open
from 5.30pm!
Retro Roast Lunch
12pm Wednesdays
$10 Members/$12 Non
SUNDAY ROAST
LUNCH
12PM - 2PM
LIVE MUSIC
6PM FRIDAY
ANDY PAGE
7PM SATURDAY
FLAT CITY
BROTHERHOOD
NEW SEASON
MENU OUT NOW!
COMING UP
SATURDAY
27th August, 7pm
Dinner Theatre at its Best
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Computing For Free - still going strong after 15 years
Ara Institute of Canterbury (formerly CPIT)
has provided free computer courses at four
hubs across Christchurch for over 15 years.
Now, it is evolving to better connect a wide
variety of learners with accessible training for
basic computer skills or upskilling to improve
career opportunities.
Computing For Free manager Peter Nock
says that over 19,000 people have accessed
free or affordable training so far. “Originally
we offered short, non-assessed computer
courses as the government saw the need for
adults to upskill in this area. We created a
friendly and welcoming place to get started
on computing skills, and we still do this, but
now we also do a whole lot more.”
At hubs in New Brighton, Bishopdale, Hornby,
Rangiora, Christchurch’s Madras Street and
now also in Timaru, Ara staff continue to
support community learning needs through
Computing For Free.
We help people
get to where they
want to go.
further skills for their particular job or to take
the next step in their career.”
The course timetables are designed to
be flexible to fit around family and
professional commitments.
“Our approach works,” Peter says. “We
consistently deliver quality and receive
excellent student feedback. We help people
to get where they want to go.”
Peter Nock
Computing For Free Manager
“There is still a range of self-paced, short
courses of between 20 to 40 hours to
introduce people to specific programs like
web design and Powerpoint. However, we
also offer business and job-seeking courses,
and the National Certificate in Computing,
which is a formal qualification that employers
recognise and value.”
The courses are facilitated by tutors who are
on-hand to provide support. “Our staff are
passionate about the courses they teach and
the communities they teach in, providing a
really great experience for our students.”
Computing for Free is offered through
Ara Connect, which introduces learners
across the Canterbury region to skills that
are industry-relevant and designed to help
achieve career goals.
Peter adds that computer skills are a
necessity in today’s professional environment.
“Everyone needs to know their way around a
computer and some people need to acquire
Enrolling is easy – just pop into your
local branch to discuss your needs
with one of our friendly team or visit
www.ara.ac.nz/ara-connect.
Upskilling leads to teaching role
Jo Harkerss had reached a crossroad in
her life when she enrolled in a Computing
For Free programme at Ara Institute of
Canterbury’s Bishopdale hub. Now she is a
computing tutor helping others to succeed.
Why did you first enrol in
Computing For Free?
I was on maternity leave when I was made
redundant from my job. Both my sister and
my mother were enrolled at the New Brighton
hub – that’s how I found out about it. I’ve
always enjoyed computing and I wanted to
use my time wisely to upskill myself.
What are you doing now?
I’m working as a tutor at Computing For Free!
What do you enjoy about your job?
It’s very cool helping other people to succeed.
The hardest thing is for people to walk in the
door. Then they realise that we are really nice!
And that they can do it. You see people come
in who feel afraid of computers, but we are
here to help them to achieve. Study is not easy
for everyone, but our programmes have a
good balance of theory and practice, plus the
programmes are self-paced to fit around other
commitments such as work and family.
For many people it is a huge stepping stone.
They may have been made redundant or been
out of the workforce after having children.
Here they can connect with other people and
learn new skills that will make them more
employable and give them confidence to
try other things too. They might have used
computers in the past, but programmes
change and skills need to be updated.
What sort of feedback do you get?
Because we’re like a family, once people
have finished their studies here, they come
back and tell us what they’re doing. Our
programmes lead into further computing
studies at Ara, or they can help you to find
work. I think most importantly,
our students get a taste of what they’re
capable of. They develop computer skills but
they also develop confidence and brush up
on the soft skills, such as communication
and networking, that employers value in
today’s workplaces.
We’re here to help make your enrolment easy. Please call, email or visit our website for more information.
03 940 8888 | 0800 24 24 76 | info@ara.ac.nz | www.ara.ac.nz
Computing For Free at a glance
FREE AND LOW-COST COURSES
For free or a small fee, our courses can lead
to skills and qualifications for employment
and self-employment.
FLEXIBLE HOURS
Our courses are available during the day,
some evenings and on Saturdays.
COMPUTING, BUSINESS
& JOB HUNTING COURSES
We offer computing courses ranging from Computing
Basics through to the National Certificate in Computing
Level 3, plus courses in Photoshop, web design, digital
communications and more. Business courses include
MYOB payroll and advanced Excel.
STUDY LOCALLY
With handy locations in Bishopdale, Hornby, New
Brighton, Rangiora, Christchurch City Centre and
soon also in Timaru, there’s an Ara hub near you.
STUDY AT YOUR OWN PACE
Our courses are designed so you can study
at your own pace, when it suits you.
FRIENDLY, SUPPORTIVE TUTORS
Our tutors and staff are friendly, experienced,
supportive and encouraging.
Fast facts
Whether you’re a first-time computer user and want to upskill and enhance
your employment opportunities, or you have advanced skills and want to
improve your productivity within a business, Computing For Free offers
flexible courses to suit you and your busy schedule.
FREE SHORT COURSES:
• Access for Beginners
• Access Enhanced
• Computing Basics
• Computing Basics DT
• Excel for Beginners
• Excel Enhanced
• Keyboarding for Beginners
• Powerpoint for Beginners
• Publisher for Beginners
• Web Design for Beginners
• Word for Beginners
• Word Enhanced
PLUS:
• Job seeking and accounting
programmes
• National Certificate in
Computing Level 3
We’re here to help make your enrolment easy. Please call, email or visit our website for more information.
03 940 8888 | 0800 24 24 76 | info@ara.ac.nz | www.ara.ac.nz
Learn locally - Learn at one of our five handy locations around Canterbury
Ara New Brighton Corner Hawke Street and Shaw Avenue - Christchurch
Ara City City Campus, Madras Street - Christchurch
Ara Hornby Clock Tower Centre, Building 1, 1 Brynley Street - Christchurch
Ara Bishopdale Bishopdale Mall, Harewood Road - Christchurch
Ara Rangiora 14 Ashley Street - Rangiora
Ara Timaru - Coming Soon! Timaru Campus, 32 Arthur St - Timaru
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10 essential computer skills for the workplace
Computer tutor Josh Hough, who
teaches school students through
Ara Institute of Canterbury, offers
some useful tips about basic
computing for employment.
1. Knowing how to use a computer
Knowing how to actually operate a computer
will make you a much more efficient
employee. Having an understanding of the
appearance, keyboard commands and ways
in which the computer operating system
works will make you more valuable to
your employer.
2. Word processing skills
4. Using email
Many workplaces now use email as their
primary method of communication.
Having a good understanding of how to
use it is essential. Knowing about correct
email etiquette is also important as it’s
easy to convey the wrong message when
communicating in text only.
5. Using Microsoft Office
Many employers use specialist software,
however the majority use Microsoft office
for common tasks such as word processing,
spreadsheets, databases and presentations.
Being familiar with these programmes is an
essential skill to possess.
employer safe when using the computer
is something every employee should know.
8. Knowing how to back up your work
Unfortunately, computers can get viruses and
networks can crash. Learning how to back up
your documents so you don’t risk losing all of
your hard work if something goes wrong is a
really helpful skill to possess.
9. Organising your files
A large amount of businesses store their files on
computer networks that can vary in complexity.
Being able to organise your files effectively is a
desirable skill for many employers.
10. Understanding basic
hardware terminology
You don’t have to be a tech-wiz, but you
do need to understand the difference
between the various parts of the computer
like the “hard drive”, “modem” and “router”.
Knowing the names of the parts and their
functions will make it much easier to get
help when you need to report a problem
to tech support.
Word processing is an absolutely essential
skill in today’s job market. Many employers
require their staff to be able to proficiently
write, edit, and produce a variety of
documents using a computer.
3. Using the internet
Being able to confidently use the internet
is crucial for job seekers. Having the ability
to complete research by browsing various
websites or by using search engines can
allow you to easily find things out – useful for
both work and home life!
6. Using the cloud
Cloud technology provides online storage
space and is commonly used to store, send
and receive files. Many businesses make use
of this technology to allow their employees
to share and collaborate on files and
documents.
7. Keeping secure
There are all sorts of security risks
associated with using a computer, especially
when sensitive data is involved. Knowing the
dos and don’ts to help keep you and your
Opening doors to the world of ICT
Ara Computing For Free programmes
don’t just lead to wider immediate work
opportunities - they can open up a whole
world of computing programmes to help
you go even further. Many students discover
a passion and an aptitude for computing
through Computing For Free. Having boosted
their confidence and study skills, they then
decide to take their knowledge further.
There are a wide range of pathways available
for studying computing at Ara depending
on the career outcomes you want to achieve
and how long you want to study for. All
programmes are developed in conjunction
with industry to provide the most up-to-date
and relevant knowledge of this fast-paced
and exciting industry.
The entry point for the Department of
Computing programmes is the New Zealand
Certificate in Information Technology
Essentials Level 4. This six month, full time
programme offers an excellent overview of
major computing areas including hardware,
operating systems, networking and security,
user experience, website design and
development, information systems, and
software design and development. It also
covers the professional, ethical and legal
context of computing in the real world.
Many students
discover a passion
and an aptitude for
computing through
Computing For Free.
There are a number of 12 month New Zealand
diplomas covering IT technical support or
web development and design at level 5,
and networking or systems administration
at level 6. These can lead right through to
the three year Bachelor of Information and
Communication Technologies.
Youth who want to leave school and get
started on their career can enrol in the
Certificate in Foundation Studies Level 2
(Computing) through the Youth Guarantee
programme at Ara, which is fees-free.
At the other end of the spectrum,
professionals in the industry can put
their expertise towards academic
credits and a qualification through
the Centre for Assessment of Prior
Learning. This is an excellent
way to upskill and achieve
career progression.
For all the details,
see www.ara.ac.nz.
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