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League break for young talent
• By Gordon Findlater
FORMER Christchurch Boys’
High School student Joseph
Taipari has got his big Sydney
league break.
The 17-year-old has been
named in the Parramatta
Eels junior squad for the 2017
season.
Taipari left for Sydney last
year to join the Eels set up on a
permanent basis and push his
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•Turn to page 10
• By Andrew King
A HEARING to determine if the
Edgeware Pool rebuild can go
ahead has been cancelled with a
decision due in two weeks.
A resource consent hearing was
scheduled for Thursday, but due to
no submitters wishing to be heard,
an independent commissioner will
make a decision within two weeks.
The pool was demolished due to
deterioration in November 2006.
Since then the community has been
trying to get it replaced.
The closure sparked protest
marches, public meetings and bitter
clashes with councillors and former
mayor Garry Moore.
A small number of residents had
written submissions against the
proposal, which would include a
25m heated outdoor pool; a children’s
pool with jet fountains; and a
building with clubrooms, changing
rooms and a cafeteria.
But they did not want to speak at
last week’s hearing.
St Albans Pavilion and Pool Inc
spokesman Paul Somerville said
fundraising and building would
be the easy part once the resource
consent was granted.
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THE LONG running saga of the
Edgeware Pool will take another
turn in a couple of weeks.
We report on page 1 today that
a hearing to determine whether
the pool gets resource consent
has been cancelled.
A commissioner will make a
ruling without hearing submitters
because a number of people
involved in the debate now don’t
want to be heard.
That means almost certainly
the consent will be granted and
then the fundraiing will get rolling
in earnest.
There’s plans for a lot of facilities
right across Christchurch but
the timelines keep extending.
That’s giving the council some
breathing room from a finance
point of view, but it’s about time
some of the concrete started
pouring.
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Firefighters force entry
to wake sleeping couple
Fashion
• By Andrew King
FIREFIGHTERS WERE forced
to break into a Bishopdale
flat to prevent a fire while the
couple inside slept.
Gardening
Neighbours raised the alarm
at 7.45am on Thursday when
they saw smoke escaping from
a Veronica Pl flat, alerting the
Fire Service there might be
people inside.
They also heard the smoke
alarm.
When firefighters arrived
they banged on the door to alert
anyone who was inside.
When there was no response
Motoring
they cut their way through
safety latches on a window and
climbed in.
A pot on the oven had been
left on and smoke was filling
the flat.
It was taken outside and
Tasty
the couple was woken up by
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firefighters.
Harewood station officer Russell
Fairbrass said the couple
was lucky their bedroom was
closed as smoke filled the flat.
“The (smoke) alarm was
audible through the door so I’m
LUCKY: Firefighters had to force entry to a Bishopdale flat
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not sure why they didn’t wake
up . . . they are quite lucky as
these kind of fires can get pretty
big, pretty fast,” he said.
Mr Fairbrass said it was an
all too common event they
had to deal with and had one
simple message.
“Keep looking while you’re
cooking,” he said.
While firefighters were clearing
the house of smoke they
installed another smoke alarm
in the bedroom.
Making bus rides
more enjoyable
• Ashleigh Monk
MAGDA Lorenzo has spent the
last two months delivering books
to bus stops for commuters to
enjoy.
Ms Lorenzo started the
initiative ‘The Commuting Book’
to encourage reading and the use
of public transport.
The idea is for people to pick
up a book at their bus stop, read
it while they ride the bus, then
drop it off when they get to their
stop.
“The idea behind The
Commuting Books is to create
opportunities for people to
engage in reading by bringing
them (books) into public spaces,”
she said.
“I see bus stops a social hub
and it’s very interesting the way
you can engage in conversation
with people waiting for the bus
with you and sometimes the
books are an excuse to do
that.”
Ms Lorenzo delivered the
books herself on her bicycle she
had named ‘Mantis’.
“It depends on the weather
that day; I can ride for several
hours around the city. Normally
I choose one of the bus routes
and leave the books at the stops
on that route.”
Each book had a ‘Commuting
Book’ sticker with informations
and instructions on the project.
Although Ms Lorenzo has not
had much feedback she said the
travelling of books was a good
sign.
“Some of them are responding
through Facebook. They are
being very generous with their
comments and their feedback.
It’s very encouraging.”
Ms Lorenzo estimated she
had distributed about 230
books so far, and hoped that
number would rise as the project
developed.
“We hope to be implementing
a few different aspects to the
project in the next couple of
months.”
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From Super Rugby to City2Surf
ashion
Gardening
otoring
asty Bites
• By Gordon Findlater
AT THIS time of the year former
Super Rugby player Ged Robinson
is normally getting towards peak
fitness ahead of a busy season.
This year he’s all about keeping
Christchurch well fed with what
he calls a Kiwi take on Italian style
pizza.
Fed by Ged will be one of many
tasty and nutritious options
available for those needing refuelling
following The Star City2Surf. The
former Crusader, whose mobile
wood fire pizza oven is regularly
based outside
Il Magro
espresso bar
in Papanui,
will be
awaiting
runners at the
finish area of
next month’s
event.
Outside
of rugby
Robinson
has always had a love for food. After
recently hanging up the boots he’s
now had more time to concentrate
on that love.
“I’m a front rower so I love food.
I moved to Melbourne and played
over there for three years. My wife
and I spent a lot of time checking out
the city and enjoying the food, that
probably fired up the taste buds even
more,” said Robinson.
His first experiments with pizza
came during his time while playing
for the Melbourne Rebels, regularly
feeding teammates on his own
creations. His passion for fuelling a
squad has grown ever since.
After spending a decade as a
professional rugby player Robinson
knows all about nutrition, something
he’s taken to the oven.
“Italian style pizza has really high
quality meat and really low in sugar
and salt. I do make brown flour
pizza dough as well as the traditional
white. It’s all really good quality,
non-processed food,” said Robinson.
Robinson is continually working
on new creations and by the time
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News
Yacht club’s $1.17m shed
• By Tom Doudney
Trevor Kite
THE Christchurch Yacht Club
is hoping it will soon get the go
ahead for a new rowing shed
to replace the one demolished
after the June 2011 earthquake.
The Moncks Bay-based club
wants to build a new $1.17
million shed in
a more seaward
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cycle route between
it and the
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seaward means higher costs.
The club already has resource
consent and a building permit
for the new shed. It has also
asked the city council to
contribute $327,595 towards
the extra costs associated with
providing for the Coastal Pathway,
along with an additional
$239,713 because the public
will have use of the shed’s
decks and ramps.
The club has raised $607,000
so far, and has carried out soil
testing.
It has met with both the
city council and the Coastal
Pathway group over the last
two months and expects to
get a response from the city
council soon.
Once funding has been
secured, work could begin
almost immediately and
would take about 10 months to
complete.
The new shed would be 5.5m
further seaward, enlarging the
space for a public walking and
cycle route between it and the
road from 1m to 4m.
The club’s shed and
boardwalk project convener
Trevor Kite said the proposal
was a win-win scenario for the
club and community.
“Although we have the
right to put the shed back as
it was, to have done so would
have denied the community
the chance to walk past there
except for a little track,”
he said.
“It has been identified as the
major obstacle for completing
the Coastal Pathway between
Ferrymead and Sumner.”
Mr Kite said the club would
function much better when
it could once again provide
a shed for members to store
boats in.
WRECKED: The
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Club’s rowing shed
was demolished
following the June
2011 earthquake,
which was centred
less than 200m
away.
This would also help with
traffic and parking in the area,
as members would not have to
bring their boats with them on
trailers.
The shed had already been
damaged in the February 2011
earthquake and was deemed
unsafe following the magnitude
6.3 quake in June that year,
which was centred less than
200m away.
The clubrooms were
also damaged by the 2011
earthquakes, although they are
still able to be used and will be
rebuilt at a later date.
Decision
over pool in
two weeks
•From page 1
It has been about three years
since the consent to rebuild the
pool was lodged, Mr Somerville
said.
If the consent to build was
granted, the city council would
transfer the ownership of the land
into a community trust, set up by
the St Albans Pavilion and Pool
Inc, for $1.
Mr Somerville said he estimated
they would need about $3-4
million to build the facility.
“This will be a great community
asset . . . with the new cycleway
going right past the entrance
to the pool, the new St Albans
Community Centre and the
upgrade of the St Albans shopping
centre, it will be a vibrant place,”
he said.
The trust has 10 years to build
the pool, otherwise the land will
revert back to the city council.
Mr Somerville was confident
they would be finished within five
years.
The proposal would provide 24
car parks and was expected to be
open all-year round during the
day.
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IT’S BEEN a quiet 18 years for
• By Tom Doudney
Margaret Urlich – and that’s
just the way she likes it.
The New Zealand Music and
Aria award-winning singer
hasn’t released new music since
Second Nature in 1999.
Next month, she will perform
with her former When The
Cat’s Away bandmates Annie
Gardening
Crummer, Debbie Harwood
and another longtime collaborator,
Sharon O’Neill, at Lincoln’s
Selwyn Sounds concert.
They will be part of a starstudded
line up also featuring
Dragon, Mi-Sex, The Jordan
Luck Band and Jason Kerrison.
These days Urlich lives on a
otoring
rural property Australia’s
New South Wales southern
highlands, halfway between
Sydney and Canberra.
Although she never made
a decision to stop recording,
she has been busy over the
last two decades raising two
children, Ava, 18, and Carlos,
15, with husband George
asty Bites
Gorga, and teaching singing in
high schools. She often mentors
young singers before they
sit their university entrance
exams.
Urlich said she didn’t miss
the limelight.
“I quite like being normal.
I only ever started singing
because I just love it. The whole
fame side of it, I didn’t think
about that much and it always
felt a little bit uncomfortable for
me,” she said.
“I don’t need to have a high
profile to be happy. In fact, I
think the opposite is true for
me.”
Although she has been living
across the ditch since the early
1990s, she comes back to play
in New Zealand about five or
six times a year, usually with
Crummer, Harwood, O’Neill
and Shona Laing.
“It’s always very satisfying
going on stage with these
women,” Urlich said.
“I have known Annie and
Debbie for 30 years now and we
are still very good friends and
we love singing together.”
In spite of her long absence
from the recording studio,
Urlich does not rule out new
music in the future, especially
now her children are coming
to the end of their high school
years.
However, the music would
have to meet her own high
standards.
“I still love singing and performing,
but I guess with the
recording side of it, I haven’t felt
that I have the energy to make
it as amazing as I would like to
make it,” she said.
“I am never saying never but
it does take a lot of energy. I just
can’t put out anything that I
think is mediocre.”
•Selwyn Sounds will
be held on March 4,
from 11.30am-8.30pm.
Tickets can be purchased
via Ticketek and buyers
will be able to prepurchase
a return bus ride
between pick up points in
Christchurch or Rolleston
and Lincoln Domain.
OUTSIDE THE SPOTLIGHT:
Margaret Urlich says she
doesn’t miss fame after her
18 year absence from the
recording studio but still
enjoys performing on stage. ​
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High relief sculptures for the continues to have
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Textural painting by Tania Bostock.
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• By Caitlin Miles
THE CITY’S community board
members are about to go hi-tech.
As part of the city council’s
decision to go paperless to save
money, the 37 community board
members will receive 12-inch
iPad Pros and keyboard to keep
record of meeting times, reports
access agendas, information and
book appointments electroni-
ning
cally.
The iPads’ and keyboard cases
for all the board members cost
$51,171 – a saving of $38,829 on
what the city council spent last
year on production, delivery and
disposal costs of agendas and
other information.
The city council decided to go
paperless in the hopes of saving
ng
money, city councillors started
the trend late last year when they
were given electronic devices.
The Linwood-Central-
Heathcote Community Board
was set to be the first community
board to follow suit at its
meeting on Monday, but the
devices weren’t ready.
ites
City council governance
process lead, Matt Boult, said
the community boards will start
going paperless in March.
Councillor Yani Johanson
(right) said it’s a much
more efficient way to run
the meetings and spend
less money printing and
sending the agendas to
community board members.
The city council is offering full
training and ongoing support
to the board members to learn
how to use the iPads and how
to access information and
meetings.
However, Cr Johanson
said the city council
needs to be mindful
of community groups
and the pubic who do
not have access to the
agendas and information
online.
Mr Boult said paper copies of
agendas will still be produced for
members of the public attending
meetings who request one and
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Community boards go high-tech
NEW: Community board members will be given iPad Pros to use for agendas, during
meetings and to plan appointments. ​
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copies will be available libraries.
He said board members can
use the device for personal use,
as long as it isn’t “excessive”, at a
cost to the city council or used
by family and friends.
When city council
representatives leave Mr Boult
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said they will have to return the
device, which will then be reused
by either their replacement
or within the city council.
Decision
looms over
heritage grant
• By Bridget Rutherford
DISCUSSIONS ON whether to
approve a heritage grant for the
Public Trust building will take
place behind closed doors today.
The category 2 historic building
on Oxford Tce was damaged
in the February 2011 earthquake,
however, Canterbury
deemed it repairable.
City councillors were to
discuss the approval for a
central city landmark heritage
grant for the building in the
public excluded section of their
meeting today. But they would
not talk about what was to be
discussed when asked by Star
Media.
Ben Gough’s business
Tailorspace owns the 1920s artdeco
building and had applied
to CERA twice to demolish it.
Both were denied. Last year,
it successfully applied to have
the building’s heritage status
removed in the Christchurch
Replacement District Plan.
Chief executive Brett Gamble
said it was still reviewing its
options for the building and site
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Taipari played his club league
for the Haswell Hornets and has
represented the South Island
Scorpions at under-15 and
under-17 level.
Scorpions coach Tai Arona
heaped praise on Taipari’s
knowledge of the game.
“He’s very intelligent and
always seemed to be a step ahead
of the play. If we had a game plan
that needed to be executed, he
was the guy to go to,” said Arona.
Taipari comes from a strong
league upbringing. His father,
Joseph Taipari senior, played
at centre for the Hornets in
the 1980s and represented
Canterbury.
The teenager has a bright future
of his own in league and has
also proven a star in other codes.
He’s previously represented
Canterbury and New Zealand in
touch, and has been compared
to Shaun Johnson who was also
a promising player in his teenage
years.
Taipari was also touted for big
things in last year’s first XV rugby
competition with CBHS before
SPORTS
League break
for young talent
a serious knee injury ruined his
season.
He played under-14 and 15
A rugby for the school before
concentrating on league for a
season. He then had a crack at
the first XV in 2016 and made a
huge impression on CBHS first
XV coach Mike Drury before the
season-ending injury late in the
preseason.
“He’s and incredible ball player,
he’s got a very complete game
and is a great stepper. He’s got
great pace and the skills to put his
outsides away,” said Drury.
Taipari isn’t the only
promising league player to turn
out for the school’s first XV.
Hornby Panthers second rower
Jordan Riki made a handful of
appearances for the team last year
and is expected to feature at No 8
this season. The year 13 student
recently won the under-16s player
of the year award at the New
Zealand Rugby League awards in
Auckland.
Taipari could get his first taste
of the junior competition on
Saturday when the Eels play the
Canterbury Bulldogs junior side.
HOME ADVANTAGE: The Riccarton Knights will look to go all the way on their home turf at
Saturday’s Crosbie Nines tournament.
Knights eye up nines
title on home turf
• By Gordon Findlater
THE RICCARTON Knights will
host the annual Crosbie Nines
tournament on Saturday.
Sixteen teams from around the
South Island will take part in the
popular day long tournament
which is made up of four pools of
four. The Papanui Tigers will be
out to retain their title but face
stiff competition from a number
of form teams.
The Linwood Keas will fancy
their chances after winning last
month’s inaugural Rolleston
Nines tournament. They
defeated the Halswell Hornets
in the tournament final and the
two clubs will meet again in pool
B in what is sure to be a heated
encounter.
The Knights will also fancy
their chances on home soil. They
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showed they can produce the
goods in the nine-man game
when they won the Queenstown
tournament back in November.
2015 champions the Aranui
Eagles will also be looking to
bounce back after missing out 12
months ago.
The tournament begins at
10am on Saturday at Crosbie
Park.
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Sutherland returns from US
for Junior All Whites trial
• By Gordon Findlater
FORMER Burnside High
student Joash Sutherland
returned home from the
United States last month to
push his case for a spot in the
All Whites under-20 World
Cup squad.
Sutherland, 19, played for
both Burnside and FC Twenty
before leaving for Xavier University
in Cincinnati, Ohio, on
a scholarship midway through
2015.
The midfielder was home
over the Christmas period to
attend a New Zealand under-20
camp in Auckland.
He was the only Christchurch
player at January’s fourday
Junior All Whites camp.
He has his eyes set on this
year’s FIFA under-20 World
Cup in South Korea, which will
take place between May 20 and
June 11.
“It was a really good experience
for me and great to see
a lot of the lads there that I
haven’t seen in a while. All in
all, I think I played well and
worked hard. Obviously there
are a great group of boys there
so it’s going to be a competitive
selection to pick from,” said
Sutherland.
“I’m trying to stay reasonably
calm about the whole process.
Obviously to wear the fern
is something I’ve dreamed
for since I was little and has
definitely been one of my many
goals. I definitely think I’m capable
and at the standard to be
a part of the group, but it’s just
a matter of what the coaches
are looking for at the end of the
day.”
He has now returned to
Xavier University ahead of its
spring season, which begins in
March. After nearly two years
at college, Sutherland is becoming
acclimatised to the student
athlete environment.
“I’ve really enjoyed being
over here, meeting people and
studying. Being able to play
football every day at a good
level is something I am really
grateful for. Being a student
athlete is definitely challenging.
From having class in the morning
to going straight to training
for three hours and then to
have one or two more classes in
the afternoon is really full on,”
said Sutherland.
Life during the season is even
busier with the team often travelling
home from away games
on sleeping busses which travel
through the night.
Sutherland will find out
closer to May if he has made
the Junior All Whites World
Cup squad.
SPORTS
HOMECOMING: Joash Sutherland made the trip home
from Xavier University, Ohio, to take part in a four-day
Junior All Whites training camp. ​
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Science Snippets in the Library
Today, 3.30- 4.30pm
Science Alive! presents a free
after school science programme
in selected libraries across the
city. There will be fun science
activities and new interesting
topics each week. The educators
lead children through interactive
activities to stimulate interest in
science. The session is suitable
for children aged five-10.
Fendalton Library, cnr of
Jeffreys and Clyde Rds
Rooster Craft Activity
Wednesday
Go along to the library and
celebrate the Year of the Rooster
with a fun craft activity. Take
your pre-school children along
to learn how to make their own
colourful paper rooster to take
home.
Redwood Library, 339 Main
North Rd. Free entry
A Taste of Chinese
Traditional Games
Wednesday, 3.30-4.30pm
As the Lunar New Year
celebrations continue go and try
some traditional Chinese games,
including Chinese shuttlecock
and how to use a Chinese yoyo.
Fendalton Library, cnr of
Jeffreys and Clyde Rd . Free entry
2017 Open Air Summer
Shakespeare: Two Gentlemen of
Verona
Wednesday to February 18
For this year’s Summer
Shakespeare Festival, Top Dog
Theatre present another classic,
but lesser known Shakespeare
play, Two Gentlemen of
Verona. Take the chance to see
some classic theatre and enjoy
seeing the tale brought to life
in the peaceful setting of Mona
Vale. This year’s show is directed
by Anna Willows.
Mona Vale, Mona Vale Lane.
Tickets from $10
Christchurch Night Noodle
Markets
Wednesday -Sunday, 4-10pm
The Night Noodle Markets
are returning to the city with
the sights, sounds and tastes of
Asia you know and love. Expect
delicious street-style food,
exciting entertainment and the
hustle and bustle of an authentic
pop-up Asian Night Market in
North Hagley Park. There will
be a selection of the best Asian
street food on offer locally and
from afar. Be sure to check out
Madam Kwong’s dim sum, the
Asian fusion bites from Dragon’s
Den Street Kitchen, Zaffron
Thai Restaurant and Pot Sticker
Dumpling. Parking is restricted
and eftpos is preferred, but cash
will be accepted.
North Hagley Park, 14
Riccarton Ave. Free entry
Knit ‘n’ Yarn
Friday, 10.30am-noon
Join in the friendly craft corner
sessions at Linwood Library.
Take your knitting, crochet
or other craft project and be
social with other like-minded
crafty people. Learn some new
skills, help others and find some
creative ideas for a new project.
Beginners are welcome at the
craft group. Pick up some books
for your next craft project while
you’re there.
Papanui Library, 35 Langdons
Rd, corner of Langdons Rd and
Restell St. Free entry
SPECIAL STORIES: Fendalton Library is embracing the
Lunar New Year with a special story time event dedicated to
the celebrations. Today from 10.30am until 11am the library is
hosting bilingual stories and rhymes in English and Mandarin.
Learn more about Chinese culture with this event. Following
the stories there will be a craft activity, keeping within the
theme of the new year celebrations. This event is aimed at
pre-school aged children. It’s a free event.
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Play Football with
Nomads 2017!
Registration Day, 2pm - 4pm 19th February 2017 at Tulett Park!
If you were confused about our front page photo last week, you have
every right to be. From today, Winters Rd will be closed between property
numbers 137 and 143 to make way for the Christchurch Northern Corridor
motorway. The closure is marked in red above. Last week we incorrectly
marked Queen Elizabeth 2 Dr. We apologise for the error.
Nomads United AFC members share
a genuine love of football! We provide
players with a quality, affordable club
football experience within a fun, friendly
environment. We encourage participation
and support all players’ regardless of age,
ability and gender. We have fantastic
clubroom facilities and grounds (with a
new sand pitch currently being installed
at Tulett Park in Harewood. Nomads has
a large membership with a strong junior
following and numerous successful teams
across all grades and divisions. Our club’s
player support and community atmosphere
is as big as our membership! Nomads has
a full time Football Development Officer
to assist players and coaches with ongoing
support and specialist training. We run
NZF Skills Centre programmes, Girls only
Training Hubs, One-on-One Coaching
opportunities and much more. With a great
pathway to the top of Canterbury football
(our First Team is in the MPL league) and
beyond, Nomads offer everything you want
in a club and more!
Please contact us on admin@nomadsafc.
org or 027 202 1574 for further information
or come and see us to our Registration
Day, 2pm - 4pm 19th February 2017 at
Tulett Park!
You can also register on line for the 2017
season at www.nomadsafc.org
Western AFC Football Club
Western AFC is a Football club based
in the St Albans, Mairehau area. We cater
for all ages and abilities from the 4 year
old attending first kicks for an hour or
so on a Saturday morning through to the
70 year old playing masters football on a
Saturday afternoon and the ladies playing
on Sunday mornings. The club committee
is committed to building up the numbers
in the junior section as this is where our
future stars come from.
We also need volunteers to assist with
coaching or managing teams so even if you
do not have a child involved with the club
but want to put something back to a game
you may have played in the past and feel
as though you could offer something then
we would be pleased to hear from you it
is very rewarding watching the young ones
improve. Please email Kali at westernafc@
gmail.com with any questions.
CHALLENGE: Canterbury University staff Diana Hinterleitner, Barbara
Albertson and Lawrence Teo have decided to get involved in the Aotearoa
Bike Challenge.
Organisations take up
cycle challenge
CHRISTCHURCH organisations are
taking on the rest of the country in a cycle
challenge.
The Aotearoa Bike Challenge has been
set up for the month to encourage organisations
to get staff on their cycles for 10
minutes a day.
Organisations sign up and earn points
for riding and recruiting new members.
Opus International Consultants’
Christchurch branch is currently in
first place in the 200-499 staff company
category, while three other local
businesses sit in the top five in the 50-199
staff category.
Ara Institute of Canterbury is second
in the more than 500 staff category, with
the city council sixth and Environment
Canterbury eighth.
City council major cycle route
programme manager Clarrie Pearce
said the challenge was an excellent way
for residents to try out cycling at a time
when the city was focused on building a
cycleway network.
“The council has joined this challenge
and we’re encouraging other work places
to get on board. We are so fortunate to
live in a predominantly flat city that is
just ideal for cycling, particularly as a
commute to work,” Mr Pearce said.
The challenge is focused on
participation, not distance clocked.
Canterbury University enrolment and
fees adviser Diana Hinterleitner was the
first university staff member to take up
the challenge. She was hoping its 1200
other staff would get on board too.
“I got involved because I like the idea of
an incentive to ride my bike to work,” Ms
Hinterleitner said.
The challenge runs until February 28.
play football
with
nomads 2017!
Offering you a quality, fun,
friendly, affordable football
experience!
Registration Day:
Who:
Junior, Youth & Senior players
When:
Sunday 19th February 2017
Time:
2pm – 4pm
Where:
Tulett Park, Claridges Road, Harewood
Or register online via our website
nomadsafc.org
For any enquiries please contact
us on admin@nomadsafc.org
or 027 202 1574
2017 Junior rEGiStrAtion inFo
All registrations must be
completed online.
Players who registered last season
should have received an e-mail with
details about 2017 registration process.
2017 SubScriptionS
First Kicks (4 to 6 year olds) $50
7th grade to 13th grade $120
Please note these subs include
a club bag.
New players to the club will need
to contact Kali by e-mail
westernafc@gmail.com to obtain
registration details
Parklands United sPorts ClUb
Football Info Dates 2017
Saturday Feb 11th 10am to 12.30pm
Sunday Feb 12th 11am to 1.30pm
Football for all ages
First Kicks (4-6 yr olds)
Fun Football (7 & 8 yr olds)
All junior mixed grades
Senior Football from Div 8 to CCL Reserves
& CCL Masters and Over 45’s
Football for Females
including 10th, 11th, 13th & 15th Grades,
Women’s PDL and Women’s Premier League
Contact for more info:
parklandsfootball@gmail.com
All registrations are now done online at
www.parklandsunited.co.nz

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PLAY FOOTBALL
Mainland Football
Make 2017 the year you GET IN to
football. Make new friends, learn new skills,
or even begin your pathway to becoming
the next All White or Football Fern.
Christchurch has over 20 football clubs
catering for every level of football, for boys,
girls, and mixed teams, for the serious or
social player. And our clubs are registering
players now for the upcoming winter
season.
Coaching and referring also offer great
pathways. You may just want to give back
to the sport or aspire to be a professional
coach or referee, with the right support and
education you can realise your potential.
Whatever your ability or your passion
football has something for you.
Futsal - our 5-a-side indoor variation
of the game - continues to grow and the
Mainland Federation is developing players
all the way from primary school to the
national teams.
Visit mainlandfootball.co.nz to find
your local club or competition, and GET
IN to football.
Welcome to the 2017 football season
Hornby Women’s AFC
Hornby Womens AFC is a women’s only
club and has been in Christchurch for over
25 years. We are a family orientated club
with many children on the side lines each
Sunday. We train at Prebbleton domain
Wednesday nights 6-7.30 with games on
Sunday mornings. We are a small, close
knit club that focuses on playing to win
and having a great time. We welcome new
players who are willing to give football a go
or the seasoned veteran looking to get back
Burwood
AFC
Burwood AFC is a progressive club with
Junior and Senior teams.
We expect to have 3 Senior teams, with
our Senior A team in the Canterbury
Championship League.
Burwood supports the Whole of Football
framework initiated by NZ Football and
run by Mainland Football.
This concept works for our First Kicks
(4-6 years) and the 7-8 year olds (Fun
Football).
Both these grades are run In-house with
the help of Mainland Football and other
clubs.
Registration is now online, for
more information see our website
www.burwoodafc.co.nz.
We train at Prebbleton domain
Wednesday nights 6-7.30 with
games on Sunday mornings.
into the game, our players vary in age from
20 to 50 so everyone is invited to play for
Hornby Womens AFC. Subs are $200 with
fundraising participant encouraged as we
all reap the benefits.
Be part of the Christchurch
United dream
Christchurch United FC is the most
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and is making great strides to once again
become the most famous football brand in
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Since its formation in 1970 Christchurch
United captains have lifted six National
League trophies (1973, 1975, 1978, 1987,
1988, 1991) and six Chatham Cups (1972,
1975, 1976, 1989 and 1991).
Christchurch United has recently joined
forces with the acclaimed Christchurch
Football Academy programme and the
merged entity will be mainly based at the
world-class Christchurch Football Centre
on Yaldhurst Road, as well as the historic
home at Spreydon Domain.
The state-of-the art artificial pitches,
top quality natural pitches, fit-for-purpose
floodlights, 500-seat grandstand will soon
be flanked by new offices, changing rooms
and a café that will create the
best football environment
for players, parents and
supporters, all seasons and all
weather, 12 months a year.
Christchurch United FC
is proud to be one of the
few clubs in the country
with three internationallylicenced
elite coaches with
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development.
They will provide a huge
variety of programmes, from
intensive elite Academy
in Spreydon, from First Kicks to Masters
Our professional coaches will personally
deliver the curriculum but also run a
the skills and qualifications of the club’s
Christchurch United FC has set itself
world-class football experience, both on
and off the pitch, from our elite players,
our toddlers to the grey-haired weekend
www.cufc.co.nz for the 2017 season or
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Sunday 12th February 10.00am - 12.00pm
Monday 13th February 6.30pm - 8.00pm
New Junior players, we need to sight proof
of age (birth certificate, passport or
Plunket book)
For more details on registration and
subscriptions see our website
www.burwoodafc.co.nz
JUNIOR COACHES REQUIRED
Please fontact the Secretary
Mark Tolchard - 385 0098
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Enquiries to Kelly 027 224 1926
Fiona 027 934 4196 or email
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Chlorophyll is structurally similar to our
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SENIOR LIVING
Take a trip with
Third Aged Tours
Taking people aged over 50 on trips
around New Zealand and the world for
nearly 20 years has earned Third Age Tours
a brag book that Director Brenda Corby-
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Taking small groups of 10 – 24 people
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having fun.
Most of my trips are run annually
because they’re so popular, but I’m always
adding new destinations - like “Sicily, South
Italy & Vatican” + “Cuba”,
as people ask for them.
Brenda checks out all
accommodation before
booking it, and ensures
the party spends at least a
few nights at each place.
That way you don’t feel
like you’re living out of a
suitcase.
Many clients now have
made over 20 tours with
us, one has completed a
whopping 27 tours.
My clients tell me they
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of the size of the groups and our relaxed
manner. My motto is ‘There are no
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We gather together for breakfast at
8.30am which sets us up for the day and
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I organise incredible trips at incredible
prices. Look around, you can’t find better
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For more information, phone
03 379 3799 or 03 312 7050 or email her
on sunshineone@xtra.co.nz.
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Aspire Canterbury offers support, advice and resources
to older people and those with impairments, their
families and caregivers.
Removing barriers to everyday living for
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to live life to the fullest no matter what their
difficulties. The Disability Information Service
is a source of valuable information about the
various services available to people with short
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from community/health organisations.
Visit Aspire Canterbury’s shop at 314
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and walkers.
Aspire also has a mobile service which is available
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Strengthen your spine, avoid
back pain
Whether it’s from gardening, lifting
something heavy, or twisting awkwardly,
most of us will experience low back pain
during our lifetime and it can certainly
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An exciting and effective way of
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The programme is designed to move
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Led by physiotherapists, the weekly
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Participants experience clear progression
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“More than 80 per cent of New Zealanders
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HANDBAG Genuine
Guess Leilani box bag -
CR240831 sand/neutral
colour, sz 42cm long x
22cm high, excellent
condition only $160 ono
ph 020 444 4204
Gardening
& Supplies
A GARDEN OR
LANDSCAPING TIDY
UP? 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
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
Jewellery
WATCHES Ladies
Versace, Gucci & Calvin
Klein, brand new in boxes,
bracelet design excellent
price $99.95 each, plse ph
ChCh 020 444-4204
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.
To Let
RENT NEED MORE ME!
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
Extra-large 4.8m x 2.4m
Visit our display cabins at
470 Cranford Street or call
0211277227 for a free brochure
www.justcabins.co.nz
ADD SOME
COLOUR
TO YOUR ADVERT!
Tours
Rexellent
Rentals
Cars, Vans, Brisbane, Coolangatta
FREE CALL
0800 601 508
e: rexellent@bigpond.com
MUMS & DADS
Would you like your children to
exercise more and earn some money?
WANTED
Trades & Services
Appliance Sales & Service
388 4780
Appliance Services
14 Brighton Mall, New Brighton
BLOCKED
DRAINS?
• VIDEO INSPECTION
• WATERBLASTING
• LIQUID WASTE
PH: 03 365 7960
24 hours // 7 days
info@h20jet.co.nz
www.h20jet.co.nz
& Property Maintenance
Paving
Patio - Pathways - Driveways
Lawns and Gardens
Planting - Raised Vege Gardens
Readylawn - Irrigation - Fencing
General Maintenance
Water Blasting - Gutter Cleaning
Rental Property Maintenance
Section Clearing - Weed Spraying
20 Years Experience
Locally owned and operated
Free Quotes - Competitive Pricing
Blair Gibson 027 699 5815
• 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
PAINTING &
WALLPAPERING
• Satisfaction
guaranteed
• Over 30 years
experience
• Reliable &
honest
Please call
Ray Martin Ltd
021 770 551
or 359 5520
r.martin@globe.net.nz
TV AERIAL
SATELLITE
TECHNOLOGY
Household and
Motorhomes. Supply
and install TV aerials,
satellite dishes,
decoders (12/240v),
TV Wall Mounts, extra
outlets, TV, DVD,
Portable satellite kits,
Ph 022 081 0928
www.sattech.co.nz
Trades & Services
ROOF
PAINTING
Rope & harness
a speciality,
no scaffolding
required,
30 years of
breathtaking
experience.
FREE QUOTES
Exterior staining,
exterior painting,
moss and mould
treatment and
waterblasting
Phone Kevin
027 561 4629
Trades & Services
eqc cASH SeTTLeMeNT
EQC CASH SETTLEMENT
We will re-scope your property to ensure
you have been paid in full to cover
all your repair costs.
After 5 years of scoping for EQC claims
we have found that most claims
have been under paid.
Examples of Clients EQC Payments:
Payment Initially $3,800 after our re-scope
payment received $46,320
Payment Initially $7,575 after our re-scope
payment received $38,182
Payment Initially $19,827 after re-scope
payment received $60,273
For re-scoping and all earthquake repairs
including painting and redecorating.
Enquire now Phone 021-667-444
PAINTER
Michael Kelly Painters
Locally owned and
operated family
business.
25+ years Experience
• Painting • Wallpapering
• Interior • Exterior
Free Quotes
AAA CArpentry
licensed builder
practitioner all property DRIVEWAYS
maintenance small job Replace, repair or new.
expert by tradesman / We are a local company
handyman free quotes city with over 10 yrs exp.
wide call now 03 387-
0770 or 027 245 5226
ciey@xtra.co.nz
BUILDer
For all building work
but specialist in bathroom
renovations, 30 yrs
We also operate a
digger for all other
earthworks.
Ph. R.M. Solutions
021 02866981
for a free quote.
experience, with service
and integrity. Free Quotes. eLeCtrICIAn
Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or REGISTERED for all
0274 367-067.
electrical installations &
BUILDer LICenSeD repairs Ph 03 322 4209 or
available for all aspects of 021 026 73375
building. Please call 027
241-7471 or 335-0265 eLeCtrICIAn
REGISTERED for all
CArpenter
your electrical needs,
HANDYMAN - Small
reliable & friendly, oven
Job Specialists, Carpentry,
repairs done, free quotes,
Repairs, Decking &
ph 027 333 3768 or 03
Maintenance, 40 years
390 0221 www.jme.co.nz
experience, no job too
small, Ph Warren 03 322-
eLeCtrICIAn
1103 or 027 697-8541
Rewire specialists. Some
CArrIer LoCAL old wiring, some new,
experienced, friendly, get a free appraisal and
trade-me purchases, single quote. Switch boards, LED
items to truck loads, lighting, garages, spas you
furniture to whatever, name it we do it. Give the
removals & trade boys at Turned On a ring,
deliveries a specialty. Ph
GEH 341-5069
phone Muzza 022 6177-
275
CArrIer LoCAL
experienced, friendly, FenCe pAIntIng
trade-me purchases, single Staining Quality at a
items to truck loads, reasonable price. Free
furniture to whatever, quotes. Phone Warren
removals & trade today on 980-1676 or 027
deliveries a specialty. Ph 2014713
GEH 341-5069
FUrnItUre reMoVALS
**************** Large Trucks $95 +
CArpet & VInyL GST per hour 7 day NZ
Laying. Repairs, uplifting, wide, packing & moving,
relaying, restretching. Professional Company,
Email jflattery@xtra. Professional Service.
co.nz, ph 0800 003 181 or Canterbury Relocations
027 2407416
Ltd. ph 0800 359 9313
Phone
Michael 0212 649 492
michaelkellypainter@hotmail.co.nz
HAnDyMAn
Silver Threads. A
bunch of nice friendly
mature tradies, builders,
electricians, painters,
landscapers, section
tidying. Ring for a free
quote 022 140-7852
LAnDSCApIng
Mini Digger hire for
drainage & section
development. Ph Silver
Threads 022 140 7852
LAWNMOWING
• Small lawns
from $10
• Fast Professional
Service
Phone Mark
022 307 7176
LeD / DoWnLIgHt
replacement. Huge new
year special, get those
troublesome downlights
replaced wih modern LED
lights from $38 + GST
inclusive. Ring the boys at
Turned On for free advice
& quotes. Call Muzza 022
6177 275
oVen CLeAnIng
Professional cleans
$50.00. Gift Vouchers
avail. Phone 0800 683-
6253 or 027 228-0025
pAInter
Top quality work, interior/
exterior, pensioners
discount, free quotes, 30
years experience, I stand
by Canterbury, ph Wayne
your friendly painter 03
385-4348 or 027 274-3541

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NOR’WEST NEWS
Classifieds Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Entertainment
OPEN AIR SUMMER SHAKESPEARE
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SHAKESPEARE
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WED FEB 8TH - SAT FEB 18TH
6PM NIGHTLY, + 2PM SATURDAY MATINEES
THE COURT THEATRE BOX OFFICE: 963 0870
Thanks to our principal sponsor:
Cafe open from 11am
TAB & Gaming
Function Facilities
HOUSIE
Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday
SHUTTLE
Tuesday - Saturday
WHAT’S ON
THIS SATURDAY
7pm Whitfords Bar
BOBBY BROWN
Open 7 Days from 5.30pm
TUESDAY 14th FEB
Valentines Day
2 COURSE SPECIAL
WHITFORD’S RESTAURANT
$30
pp
WEDNESDAYS
RETRO ROAST
LUNCH
12PM-1.30PM
$10 Members / $12 Non
Trades & Services
PAINTER AvAIlAblE
All aspects in painting.
Very competitive in roofs
and fences. Please call 027
241-7471 or 335-0265
PAINTING
& PLASTERING.
Excellent finish. Domestic
& Commercial. Ph Chris
027 223 8542
PlASTERER
Gib Stopping, Small
job specialty. 30 + years
experience. Ring 0800
387-369
PlUMbER
For prompt service for all
plumbing maintenance,
repairs and alterations.
Phone Michael 364 7080
or 027 438 3943
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
027 432-3822 or 351-9147
email johnmill@ihug.
co.nz
RUbbISH REMOvAl
From Kleensacks to truck
loads, the messier th better.
Trees, flat clean ups. Call
Silver Threads 022 1407-
852
SPOUTING ClEANING
Spouting Unblocked,
Cleaned Out and Flushed
Out. Also Full Handyman
Services Available. Call
Trevor 332 8949 or 021
043-2034
Trades & Services
TIlER
For all your tiling
needs, new, existing &
replacement of tiles, free
quotes, ph Jared 021 023
58414
TIlER/CARPENTER
35 years exp, no job
too small. Ph Ross 027
4311440.
TREES
BIG OR SMALL, tree
removal, trimming, stump
grinding, shelterbelt clean
up, section clearing,
rubbish removals,
excavation work, ph Trees
Big or Small, for a free
quote, 021 061 4783
TREE WORK
Hedge trimming, stump
grinding, rubbish removed,
small job specialty Ph
Andrew 03 322-8341 or
027 435-8759
T.v. SERvICE CENTRE
Repairs, tvs, microwaves,
stereos, DVD. Aerial
installations and kitsets,
480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03
379 1400
ADVERTISE YOUR
BUSINESS HERE
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 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
Tuition
PILATES Beginner &
Intermediate classes,
Tuesday & Wednesday
nights. Fendalton Croquet
Club, Makora Street.
Phone Julie 351-2100
Phone for further details
(03) 379 1100
Vehicles Wanted
VEHICLES
ANY CONDITION
WANTED
FOR CASH
$ $ $
Ph 347 9354 or
027 476 2404
CARS Wanted. Fair
prices paid, quick and
easy process, money paid
directly into your bank
account, friendly local
service, call Tim Koller ph
03 390 1717
valuemycar.co.nz
Wanted To Buy
CASH FOR
STAMPS
Do you have an Old
Stamp Collection
tucked away
somewhere?
It could be worth
a fortune!
We are currently buying
old collections and can
come to you for larger
collections or if you are
unable to come in.
Call Matt Power
0800 239 325
The Stamp Exchange
AAA Buying goods
quality furniture,
Beds, Stoves, Washing
machines, Fridge Freezers.
Same day service. Selwyn
Dealers. Phone 980 5812
or 027 313 8156
A+ Household effects,
fridges, freezers, washing
machines, ovens. Good
cash paid. Ph Paul 022
0891 671
BOOKS Old wanted,
anything considered,
including hunting,
mountaineering, fishing &
childrens, ph 03 354-1621
TOOLS Garden,
garage, woodworking,
mechanical, engineering,
sawbenches, lathes, cash
buyer, ph 355-2045
www.newbrightonclub.co.nz
GREAT
DINING
- downstairs -
ClubBISTRO
Open Tuesday to Saturday
12pm-2pm and from 5pm
Midweek $10
SPECIAL ROAST
Available Tuesday,
Wednesday, & Thursday
TUESDAYS &
THURSDAYS
Members Lucky
Card Draw
TAB POD
GAMING ROOM
FUNCTION ROOMS
SHUTTLE RUNNING
Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat
SUNDAY
26th February
ALL YOU
CAN EAT
BUFFET
$25
BOOK NOW!
PIERVIEW RESTAURANT
GREAT
DINING
- upstairs -
PIERVIEW
Restaurant
Quality a la carte
with a view!
Open from 5.30pm
FRIDAY, SATURDAY
& SUNDAY
FRIDAY SPECIAL:
SIRLOIN STEAK
or
CHICKEN BREAST
WITH JACKET POTATO
& SALAD BAR
$22!
SUNDAY SPECIAL:
3 courses
$25
NOW OPEN FOR
SUNDAY
BRUNCH
By the Seaside!
10.30am-2.30pm
202 Marine Parade
Ph 388-9416
Members, guests and affiliates welcome
H ORNBY
WORKINGMEN’S
CLUB
«WHAT'S ON«
8PM
SATURDAY 11 FEB
BARROSS
THE C-BAY BAND
4.30PM
Saturday 11th February,
7.30pm
Door sales $45 or from
www.DASHTICKETS.co.nz
Corporate Tables Available, ph 022 329 9624
For more details phone 021 223 4002
Club
CAFE
OPEN 7 DAYS LUNCH & DINNER
Gluten Free & Vegetarian options
Hornby WMC
17 Carmen Rd, Hornby
Phone 03 349 9026
www.hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz
Members, guests & affiliates welcome

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‘Famous for their roasts!’
RESTAURANT & CAFÉ
Kid's SPECIAL
Two courses
Seniors SPECIAL
Two courses
$10
We are family friendly. Great Kids menu plus designated play area.
Soup/Roast or
Roast/Dessert
Special available lunch only
Monday - Saturday 12pm - 2.30pm
$20
Start your
day with us
We are open from 6.30am
Cooked
breakfasts
$18
Check out our extensive
breakfast menu from
Continental to Cooked
The
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118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn,
Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150
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COMPUTING FOR FREE
Free qualification builds digital confidence
The New Zealand Certificate in Computing Level 3
(Intermediate User) has been developed to equip
students with the digital skills expected in today’s
workforce.
Ara Computing for Free Academic Team Leader Des
Hoogervorst says that learning how to use digital
technology and operate online is now a necessity.
“Technology, the workforce and education are
evolving. Through this new programme, we work
with students to build their confidence with
technology step-by-step. Then we show them how
they can use it to discover information and come up
with solutions.”
The certificate introduces students to the types of
tools commonly used in a business environment.
Students can then apply this knowledge to the
specific tools used in their workplace and adapt to
new ones as technology advances.
One of the advantages about studying through
Computing for Free is the community that students
become part of. The Level 3 certificate includes an
online forum where students can share their insights
as they progress through the course.
“This experience will enable students to have
confident conversations in a digital work
environment. By interacting with people from
different industries and backgrounds, students will
also learn more about the digital business world.”
The qualification covers fundamental digital skills,
such as the use of different mobile devices and how
to connect these to WiFi and Bluetooth.
Students will explore the privacy and security
implications of different types of filing systems and
file sharing software, including cloud-based storage.
Experiencing tools such as Microsoft Office, online
presentations, basic HTML editing suites and social
media will give students a wide understanding of
the digital activities carried out in most businesses.
The programme has no fees, is self-paced and
flexible. Students can start at any time of the year
and can choose to study from home or at one of the
Ara Computing for Free locations in Christchurch or
Timaru. Enrolments are open now.
Computing for Free focuses on digital skills
Ara Institute of Canterbury is preparing students
to operate in the digital workplace through
Computing for Free. New qualifications are being
introduced this year, with a focus on digital literacy.
Computing for Free Manager Peter Nock says that
the new qualifications reflect today’s digital business
environment. They are delivered primarily online and
encourage digital collaboration and problem solving.
The New Zealand Certificate in Computing Level 3
(Intermediate User) is open for enrolment now and
equips students with the knowledge to use a broad
range of technology to their advantage.
“Rather than just teaching students to use specific
software well, this qualification encourages them to
become independent thinkers. They will learn to use
technology to problem solve and come up with their
own solutions, instead of relying on a textbook or
their tutor.”
While some familiarity with computing is needed
to get started, beginners can complete some of
Computing for Free’s non-assessed courses as
a stepping-stone to build their basic skills and
confidence first.
“It doesn’t matter what level of knowledge you have,
just come in and talk to us and we can come up with
a pathway to suit you. We’re here to support you to
fill in the gaps.”
With 90% of the course content delivered online,
the Level 3 qualification is highly flexible. Students
can fit study in around their work and family
commitments, and progress at their own pace.
They can choose to study from home, the office,
or at one of our Computing for Free locations in
Christchurch or Timaru.
A Level 4 qualification will also be introduced in
2017 for people who want to further their skills.
The New Zealand Certificate in Computing Level 4
(Advanced User) will give students the expertise
to analyse more complex data and become more
efficient at doing business using technology.
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 New Zealand Certificate in Computing Level
4 (coming soon), 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, Ashburton. Timaru and Oamaru,
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
• New Zealand Certificate in Computing Level 3
• COMING SOON
New Zealand Certificate in Computing
Level 4
We’re here to help make your enrolment easy. Please call, email or visit our website for more information.
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 eight 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 Ashburton Ashburton Campus - 37 Alford Forest Road, Allenton, Ashburton
Ara Timaru Timaru Campus - 32 Arthur St - Timaru
Ara Oamaru Oamaru Campus - 44 Humber Street, Oamaru
ara.ac.nz
KNOWLEDGE AT WORK
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COMPUTING FOR FREE
5 essential skills for the digital workplace
The skill-set for anyone who works in an office environment has changed dramatically in the past 10 years and it continues to
change at a rapid pace. Ara Head of Computing Dr Nathan Rountree identifies the essential skills people need to thrive in the
digital workplace.
ESSENTIAL SKILL #1:
ADAPTABILITY TO A RANGE
OF DIGITAL TOOLS
General digital confidence and competence is now
essential for employment and career progression.
Gone are the days of just training to use select
computer programs, instead people need to be able
to find and use the right digital tools to complete a
variety of tasks.
ESSENTIAL SKILL #2:
IT COMMUNICATION
People need to understand enough about IT to
communicate effectively with IT support in their
organisation, or as part of running their own
small business. An increased knowledge of the IT
environment results in better communication, better
functioning of teams and better business results.
ESSENTIAL SKILL #3:
ELECTRONIC FILING CAPABILITY
It is now an expectation that all staff in an
organisation, from business administrators to
managers, can make decisions about file storage.
Everyone needs to have the ability to organise an
electronic filing system that many other people are
going to use, with differing levels of access.
ESSENTIAL SKILL #4:
UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY
FOR BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
There are now endless digital tools that can help us do
better, faster and more efficient business. It’s important
that people are aware of how new technologies can be
used to benefit them and their organisation.
ESSENTIAL SKILL #5:
KNOWING HOW TO MAKE SENSE
OF DATA
Today almost all organisations are using data
to make better decisions and there is a strong
expectation that everyone in a business can look at,
process and understand data. The most common
way data is presented is in a spreadsheet and these
have to be read by people who understand both
data and spreadsheets.
Computing For Free can help support you in acquiring these skills so you can be more effective in the workplace.
ara.ac.nz
KNOWLEDGE AT WORK
CHRISTCHURCH | ASHBURTON | TIMARU | OAMARU | ONLINE