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BEFORE AND AFTER: The scaffolding has come off and St 

Barnabas will reopen on Sunday. 

PHOTO: MANDY CALDWELL 

DOORS ABOUT TO OPEN: The wait is over for St Barnabas vicar Mark Chamberlain. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

St Barnabas returns 

• By Julia Evans 

ST BARNABAS will reopen its 

doors on Sunday – almost six 

years after it was badly damaged 

in the February 2011 earthquake. 

The iconic Fendalton Rd 

church has undergone $2 million 

in repairs. 

It will be celebrating the opening 

at 10am on Sunday, February 

19, just before the six-year anniversary 

of the quake. 

St Barnabas vicar Mark 

Chamberlain said most church 

members have not yet been 

inside the church. 

Bishop of the Anglican 

Diocese of Christchurch, 

Victoria Matthews, will speak 

at the opening service. A special 

choir of church members and 

others around the city will sing 

at the opening. 

Items, such as the church’s 

bible, baptism jug and music 

books, which were removed from 

the church at the time of the 

earthquake, have been returned. 

Rev Chamberlain said the 

returning items were “symbolic” 

of the church’s opening. 

The repairs involved 

earthquake strengthening and 

repairing stonework and the 

stained glass windows. 

The strengthening has brought 

the church up to at least 67 

per cent of the new building 

standard. 

Extensive fundraising to pay 

for the work was done by the 

church congregation, which had 

been using the adjacent hall since 

St Barnabas closed. 

St Barnabas was originally 

built as a memorial church 

honouring those who died in 

World War 1. 

It has been home to many 

influential Christchurch 

figures through its long history, 

including vicar and broadcaster 

Canon Bob Lowe and vicar 

Michael Underhill who went on 

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SUNDAY WILL be a big day in 

the Nor’west, and indeed across 

Christchurch – St Barnabas 

reopens. 

The earthquake repairs have 

been six years in the making, 

and seeing one of the city’s older 

buildings restored to its former 

glory is simply great. 

St Barnabas is obviously a treasure 

for those who use it for worship, 

weddings and other things. 

But is also pleasing on the eye 

asthetically for those who don’t 

stop but are travelling to and from 

the airport. 

On page 3 today we have the 

latest update on Aaron Keown’s 

bid to get lights in at the intersection 

of Harewood, Gardiners and 

Breens Rd. 

Keown has this issue by the tail 

and he’s not letting go. 

And he still has that $100 he 

has pledged to give away in his 

pocket. - Barry Clarke 

Local gardeners rake in top awards News 4-6 

Schools.............................. 9 

Sport..........................12, 15, 17 

Community Events...16 

Real Estate...........................18 

Health & Beauty.........19 

Automotive.........................20 

Entertainment..............23 

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NOR’WEST NEWS Tuesday February 14 2017 3 

News 

Keown steps up campaign 


CITY COUNCILLOR Aaron 

Keown’s campaign to get 

traffic lights at the Harewood, 

Gardiners and Breens Rds 

intersection led to a public 

turnout of almost 100 people 

last week. 

Cr Keown held a public 

meeting at the site and was 

surprised at the turnout. 

Most residents were “dumbfounded” 

that a set of lights 

had not been put at the intersection 

and the remedy was 

“ridiculously obvious,” he said. 

One person was against the 

idea of lights, but everyone 

else was in support of them, he 

said. 

Cr Keown said doing it the 

“opposite way around” and 


using the wisdom of the local 

community to drive the design 

requirements made the evening 

a real success. 

He said having a meeting on 

a roadside to get design ideas 

is not the “norm” and plans 

would usually be made by city 

council staff then presented to 

the public. His last chance to 

get the intersection in the city 

council’s annual budget is next 

week’s city council meeting, 

but Cr Keown said he needs 

public support. 

Cr Keown campaigned for 

improvements to the intersection 

in the run up to last year’s 

local body elections. 

“I’ve got to get the community 

to turn up . . . it’s really, 

really important that people 

submit,” he said. 

AARON KEOWN still has 

the $100 he promised to give 

the person who could identify 

a worse intersection than the 

Harewood, Gardiners and 

Breens Rds injunction. 

Cr Keown issued the challenge 

in a bid to strengthen his 

belief the Bishopdale intersection 

was the worst in the city. 

Two people, Ashley Harvey 

and Hamish Middleton, both 

of Northwood, came forward 

to claim the $100. They said 

the Neill St, Canterbury St and 

Main South Rd intersection in 

Hornby met the requirements. 

But Cr Keown said that 

intersection was no worse than 

the Harewood, Gardiners and 

UNSAFE: A meeting about the intersection of Harewood, 

Breens and Gardiners Rds was attended by almost 100 people. 


$100 intersection challenge still for the taking 

Breens Rds junction, so therefore 

no payout. 

“It’s got to be worse, it can’t 

just be the same. More lanes to 

cross or more kids in the area,” 

he said. 

The intersection covers 10 

lanes like the Bishopdale intersection 

and is near The Hub 

Hornby and Sockburn School. 

“That intersection isn’t on the 

radar for a change, maybe that’s 

why it’s been a suggestion . . . 

I’m interested to look at it next.” 

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its concern over the loss of green 

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the park in favour of playground 

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The Papanui-Innes Community 

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towards librarian wages. The 

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Hammersley Park School. It has 

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Lawrence shows he still has 

Three north-west gardens have won awards 

at the Christchurch Beautifying Association 

summer garden competition. Julia Evans reports 

NORTHWOOD’S Peter 

Lawrence had a bulldozer 

through his property early last 

year but downsizing hasn’t 

stopped him from adding 

another premier garden award to 

his 80-strong collection. 

Mr Lawrence won four awards 

in the Christchurch Beautifying 

Association’s summer garden 

competition, including the Ruske 

and Walsh cups for garden cultivation 

and maintenance. 

His new garden still looked 

“pretty good” but he was surprised 

to win the association’s 

top award, the Ruske Cup. 

Behind his modesty, a lot 

of time is spent creating and 

maintaining his gardens. Mr 

Lawrence said he is out there 

each day. 

“Starting with a water first 

thing each morning . . . every day 

is a new challenge.” 

Mr Lawrence said it was “good 

for the community and good for 

the individual” to take pride in 

their garden, especially because 

Christchurch is the garden city. 

In between maintaining his 

own property, Mr Lawrence also 

runs a gardening club and has 

judged the street and garden 

awards across the city. 

Association president 

Ron Andrew said in spite of 

downsizing his garden by 

half, Mr Lawrence deserved the 

win. 

“He sets an example for the 

other members and the standard 

is extremely high,” Mr Andrew 

said. 

Although Mr Lawrence wins 

a lot of awards, new gardeners 

were not discouraged from 

entering the garden competition. 

There were more entries this year 

than any other. 

Northwood residents Janet 

and Brian Lovelock also won 

seven awards in the competition. 

This included the best display 

of flowers and colour impact; 

outdoor living; residential 

driveway display and the 

continuing standard awards. 

Mrs Lovelock said they were 

thrilled to have won. 

Since retiring, the pair have 

spent all their time together 

in the garden, but that doesn’t 

always make for a relaxing day. 

“It’s full pressure, but it’s 

still enjoyable or we wouldn’t 

compete,” said Mrs Lovelock. 

For them, the real beauty 

comes from encouraging new 

gardeners, and Mrs Lovelock 

said if their garden inspires other 

people “it’s worth it.” 

They have been competing in 

the garden competition for six 

years since moving into their 

new house but have already lost 

count of the awards they’ve won. 

Another north-west resident, 

Peter Van der Zee, also won a 

pair of awards. 

His gold in the best tree/ 

shrub category and silver in the 

Herbert Cup will now sit next 

to Mr Van der Zee’s 251 other 

gardening awards collected over 

the past 30 years. 

Although he has a massive 

collection of gardening titles, Mr 

Van der Zee said winning now is 

still as exciting as when he won 

GOLD: Peter 

Lawrence’s 

garden has 

taken another 

top prize in the 

Christchurch 

Beautifying 

Association 

summer 

garden 

competition. 

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GEOFF SLOAN 

his first award, which was for 

best novice garden. 

He spends a few hours every 

day in his garden and said the 

awards are “just the icing on the 

cake” to his favourite past time. 

Gardening was a passion of his 

which was passed down from his 

grandfather and parents. 

Mr Van der Zee said he will 

buy a drink for anyone who can 

spot his grandfather’s old push 

mower still hidden in his garden. 

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Home gardens 

Ruske Cup (premier 

garden) – Peter Lawrence. 

1 Watermill Boulevard, Styx 

Mill. 

H.M. Taylor Cup (first 

year of entry) – First: 

Mrs J R Brown. 22 Hinau 

St, Riccarton. Second: 

Ros Chamberlain. 145 Te 

Rito St, Prestons. Third: Alli 

Robertson. 4 Daniels Rd, 

Redwood. 

Herbert Cup (under-18m 

frontage) – First: Ron and 

Glyn Andrew. 23 Molesworth 

Pl, Cashmere. Second: Peter 

Van der Zee. 9 Clipper Pl, 

Redwood. Third: Del and 

Val Smith. 470 Main South 

Rd, Hornby. Certificate of 

merit. Ursula Schmidtke. 25 

Molesworth Pl, Cashmere. 

Sladen Cup (more than 

18m frontage) – First: Peter 

Lawrence. 1 Watermill 

Boulevard, Styx Mill. Second: 

R and J Stanbury. 48 

Woodhurst Dr, Casebrook. 

Third: Colleen and Brian 

Briggs. 5 Waimokihi Pl, 

Cashmere. Certificate of 

merit. M and G Schumacher. 

3 Coronado Pl, Russley. 

Anne Offwood. 18 Watermill 

THE MORE THE MERRIER: Janet and Brian Lovelock won seven prizes in the Christchurch 

Beautifying Association summer garden competition. 

Boulevard, Styx Mill. Ian 

Foster. 190 Gayhurst Rd, 

Burwood. 

Howman Cup (flats and 

townhouses) – First: Fred 

Ralfe. Villa 3, 350 Selwyn St, 

Addington. Second: Peter 

Gooding. 14/73 Roydvale 

Ave, Burnside. 

Betty Hart Trophy (back 

section) – First: Norma 

Edwards. 15b Broadbent St, 

Riccarton. 

Secret Garden – First: 

Brian and Janet Lovelock. 

32 Applefield Court. Styx 

Mill. Second: Carol and Ray 

Skinner. 26 Applefield Court, 

Styx Mill. Third: Dr Vicki 

Fowler and Bernie Smulders. 

17 Mauger Dr Heathcote. 

Certificate of merit: Mary 

Kelman, 241 Ashgrove Tce, 

Cashmere. 

Tillman Cup (new homes 

under five years) – First: 

Mike Key. 53 Brookwater 

Ave, Northwood. Second: 

Tom Reed. 42 Bickerton St, 

Wainoni. 

CBA Trophy continuing 

standard (previous winners 

of home garden class) 

– First: Brian and Janet 

Lovelock. 32 Applefield 

Court, Styx Mill. Second: 

Croydon Thomas. 3 

Larnach St, Waimairi Beach. 

Third: Claire Hamilton. 63 

Applefield Court. Styx Mill. 

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Lady Wigram Retirement 

Home, 95 Corsair Dr, 

Wigram. 

Watling Cup (more than 

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Award-winning summer gardens 

Jefferies Trophy (hotels 

and motels) – First: Commodore 

Airport Hotel. 449 

Memorial Ave, Burnside. 

CBA Rosebowl (restricted 

area) – First: Foodstuffs 

SI Ltd. 167 Main North Rd, 

Papanui. 

Peter Lawrence Challenge 

Trophy (rest and retirement 

homes) – First: Lady Wigram 

Retirement Home. 95 Corsair 

Dr, Wigram. Second: Alpine 

View Lifestyle Village. 448 

Prestons Rd, Burwood. Third: 

Golden Age Rest Home. 96 

Harewood Rd, Papanui. Certificate 

of merit: Elmswood 

Retirement Village. 131 

Wairakei Rd, Bryndwr. Essie 

Summers Retirement Village. 

222 Colombo St, Beckenham. 

Dianna Isaac Retirement 

Village. 1 Lady Isaac 

Way, Mairehau. Merivale 


Browns Rd, Merivale. Woodcote 


Woodcote Ave, Hornby. St 

Albans Retirement Village. 

41 Caledonian Rd, St Albans. 

The Oaks Lifestyle Care and 

Village. 88 Main South Rd, 

Upper Riccarton. 

CBA Trophy (continuing 

WINNERS: Janet and Brian Lovelock took home seven awards for their Northwood garden. 

standard) – First: Avon City 

Motel. 402 Main North Rd. 

Redwood. Second: Anthony 

Wilding Retirement Village. 

5 Corbett Cres, Halswell. 

Third: Styx Mill Country 

Club. 160 Hussey Rd, Styx 

Mill. Certificate of merit. 

Woolston Club. 43 Hargood 

St, Woolston. 

Residential specials 

Outdoor Living – First: 

Peter Lawrence. 1 Watermill 

Boulevard, Styx Mill. Brian 

and Janet Lovelock. 32 Applefield 

Court, Styx Mill. 

Ron Proctor Memorial Cup 

(trees an shrubs) – Peter 

Van der Zee. 9 Clipper Pl, 

Redwood. 

Florinid Trophy (best 

lawn) – R and J Stanbury. 48 

Woodhurst Dr, Casebrook. 

Redwood Trophy (best 

display of flowers and 

colour impact) – Brian and 

Janet Lovelock. 32 Applefield 


Charlotte Harris Trophy 

(residential driveway 

display) – Brian and Janet 

Lovelock. 32 Applefield 


Walsh Trophy 

(best cultivation and 

maintenance) – Peter 

Lawrence, 1 Watermill 

Boulevard, Styx Mill. 

Gower Trophy (most 

meritorious feature) – Brian 

and Janet Lovelock. 32 

Applefield Court, Styx Mill. 

McMaster Cup (non 

conventional garden of 

modern style) – Ursula 


Schmidtke. 25 Molesworth 

Pl, Cashmere. 

Dobson Cup (garden 

the most uplifts their 

surroundings) – Croydon 

Thomas. 3 Larnach St, North 

Shore. 

Hack Cup (serviced by 

public conveyance) – Del 

and Val Smith. 470 Main 

South Rd, Hornby. 

Fitzroy Cup (area with 

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and Janet Lovelock. 32 

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Head students who will lead the way 

Head boys and girls have been named at local high 

schools. In the case of Mairehau High, two girls have 

outpointed their male rivals. 

Papanui High School 

Head girl: Britney Aldridge 

Britney said 

she is proud to 

be head girl at 

Papanui High 

School for 2017. 

Her main goal 

as head girl is to 

encourage and 

foster school spirit. 

Britney has been a representative 

of the New Zealand karate 

team since 2009, when she first 

competed in the World Karate 

Cup. She will complete at the 

junior world under 21 karate 

competitions in Spain in October 

this year. 

Her academic aim is to achieve 

NCEA level 3 and to study for a 

Bachelor of Applied Sports Science 

at Ara in 2018. 

Head boy: 

Mikael Ewans 

Mikael said it 

is a privilege to 

be head boy at 

Papanui High 

School this year. 

His main goal as head boy is 

to support and reinforce the inclusive 

nature of the school and 

wider community. 

He is currently training towards 

his black belt in karate. 

His academic aim is to achieve 

NCEA level 3 with excellence 

and study for a Bachelor of Engineering 

at Canterbury University 

in 2018. 

St Andrew’s College 

Head girl: Elizabeth Stevenson 

Elizabeth is 

a former New 

Zealand 

trampoline 

champion, and 

has received 

awards from 

AMP and the 

North Canterbury Sportsperson 

of the Year. 

She plays the piano, is a member 

of the college’s Maadi Cup 

rowing squad, and has provided 

voluntary help for a number of 

local charities. 

She was also a Strowan Scottish 

scholarship recipient in 2016. 

Head boy - 

Angus Syme 

Angus is a 

national swimming 

champion 

and a member 

of the high performance 

New 

Zealand swim team. 

He has completed his Silver 

Duke of Edinburgh award and 

was awarded the Strowan Scottish 

Scholarship in 2016, travelling 

to Scotland for five weeks to 

visit a number of schools. 

Mairehau High School 

Heads of school: Shilah Norman 

and Kodie North 

Shilah (right) 

chaired the 

Mairehau High 

School Student 

Council in 2016. 

Under her leadership, 

many new 

school initiatives and projects 

were successfully introduced, 

including a new school jacket. 

Both girls volunteered their 

time in the community as part 

of the Student Volunteer Army, 

and were involved in leadership 

opportunities outside of school, 

such as Canterbury University’s 

leadership day and the Deloittes 

Grow programme. 

Shilah and 

Kodie (right) are 

well-rounded 

young women 

who excel in 

their academic 

endeavours, both 

gaining their NCEA certificates 

with endorsement in 2016. Shilah 

has particular strengths in physical 

education, while Kodie excels 

in art and photography. 

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School 

Head of school: Meg Dutton 

As Head Girl 

of Rangi Ruru 

for 2017, I am 

privileged to 

have the opportunity 

to be involved 

with and 

work alongside a 

diverse range of girls within the 

school. 

Our theme for this year is ‘be 

bold and break barriers.’ Being 

bold includes encouraging girls 

to step outside of their comfort 

zone and back themselves by saying 

“yes” to new opportunities. 

I can’t wait to see what barriers 

we break together and the 

impact that we can have on our 

community in the future. 

Burnside High School 

Head girl: Izzy Prasad 

Head boy: Sam Burt 

Deputy head girl: Jess Cliffe 

Deputy head boy: Ali Abbari 

St Bede’s College 

Head boy - Harry Staples 

It is incredibly humbling being 

chosen to lead St Bede’s College 

in 2017. Often you’ll find me involved 

in initiatives that support 

the community and embracing 

the unique values of St Bede’s, or 

out on the sidelines of sports fields 

coaching, captaining, playing or 

training for the sports I love. 

Deputy head boy: Adam 

Lyons 

Music and sport is important 

to who I am as a person. I take 

pride in my college playing both 

the saxophone and guitar as 

well as playing football in the St 

Bede’s College first XI. 

Deputy head boy: Jake McKay 

I’m all about the whole school 

pride and passion side of the 

college. I can’t get enough of 

the drama, I find that being on 

stage is the best thing since sliced 

bread. Most of all chanting my 

heart out on the side line to get 

the boys hyped for the Rugby!

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Heed near misses to 

avoid another tragedy 

MOST PEOPLE will have read 

of the horrendous death of the 

young man in Woodham Rd 

from catching his clothing on 

fire. The final cause is still being 

investigated but this is a good 

example of something I have 

come to realise over years of 

being a fire investigator. 

That is the number of ‘near 

misses’ is many, many times the 

number of incidents we attend. 

Most of these ‘near misses’ occur 

without anyone being aware they 

have happened. But every now 

and then a perfect series of circumstances 

line up in a row and 

the result is fire. Sometimes, like 

in Woodham Rd, with a tragic 

outcome. 

A less serious outcome in 

Oram Ave, New Brighton, is 

a good example. It’s summer 

time. So the placing of a picture 

frame on the top of a freestanding 

fireplace is not unusual or 

even dangerous. Until we get 

an unseasonal cold snap and 

someone lights the fire to warm 

the house. Then goes out. In 

this case the result was only a 

smokelogged house. But one or 

two more circumstances, like it 

being bedtime, and perhaps a few 

drinks and we could have had 

another tragedy. 

A slightly closer near miss on 

the same day in Bishopdale saw 

some sleeping occupants remaining 

fast asleep as their smoke 

alarm shrieked. In this case it 

was food left cooking on the 

stove. The alarm was overheard 

by a neighbour and 111 called. 

Without the call? Who knows? 

MATT DOOCEY 

MP FOR WAIMAKARIRI 

Victory for residents as 

contractor moves out 


A CONTRACTING company 

which had Richmond residents 

up in arms has now vacated 

their site. 

Worthington Contracting had 

occupied the address in Guild 

St since the February 22, 2011 

earthquake, after the Government 

put emergency legislation 

in place allowing contractors 

access to residential areas. 

After nearly six years residents 

were ready to see the back of 

the company and laid several 

complaints about dust plumes 

and sediment to Environment 

Canterbury. 

However, after a “collaborative 

conversation” between 

neighbours and the company, 

Worthington Contracting has 

now made a new premises home 

in North Canterbury. 

Founder Russell Worthington 

said they weren’t there to annoy 

the residents, it was a matter of 

proximity to their jobs, which 

have largely been in the east. 

“We’re listening to what 

they’re saying,” he said. 

They have now moved away. 

Although the company had 

GONE: Worthington Contractors have vacated this lot in 

suburban Richmond for a new North Canterbury site. 

Photo: Martin Hunter 

the city council’s support to stay 

in its Guild St location, “we just 


were trying to be human about 

it,” Mr Worthington said. 

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Stronger Communities’. This is part 

of my commitment to bring relevant 

ministers into the electorate so your 

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will be held at the Belfast Rugby 

Football Club from 10am to 11am. 

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SIX RANGI Ruru Girls’ School 

students have become New 

Zealand’s only representatives 

selected for an international 

science, technology, engineering 

and mathematics project. 

From more than 4000 

applications worldwide, and 13 

across New Zealand, the Rangi 

Ruru students were selected to 

take part in the project, which is 

being run by the Junior Academy 

Programme. 

Jocelyn Bradley and Penny 

Dray, year 13, and Sam 

Summerfield, Amber Spurway, 

Sarah Lawrence and Lucy 

Anderson, year 11, were all 

selected for the project. 

The academy is a group of 

problem solvers made up of 

students; science, technology, 

engineering and mathematics 

experts; and companies from 

around the world, which 

are dedicated to designing 

innovative solutions to global 

challenges. 

Each student has been put 

in a different team with other 

teenagers from around the 

world. 

Amber’s group will be working 

with multi-national corporation 

PepsiCo to look into nutritional 

problems in developing 

WORLD CLASS: Rangi Ruru students Lucy Anderson (left), 

Sarah Lawrence, Sam Summerfield, Penny Dray, Jocelyn 

Bradley and Amber Spurway are part of a global technology 

programme. 

countries. 

“Our team has decided 

to build a rudimentary 

spectrophotometer to be used 

with our mobile phones, which 

will be able to measure iron 

levels in foods and soil levels,” 

Amber said. 

“This can be used in countries 

with acute malnutrition, so they 

can be informed on whether they 

are lacking iron.” 

She said her group was doing 

well at the moment, but there 

was quite a lot of time pressure. 

Once finished, the students 

will receive certificates of 

completion and gain access to a 

global network of students 

and professionals, including 

the New York Academy of 

Science. 

HELPING OUT: Mairehau High students Niko Smith and Erin 

Mander gave up their holiday time to install new computers. 

Mairehau High tech upgrade 

MAIREHAU HIGH School 

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during the summer break as 

part of a planned upgrade. 

A lot of work was involved in 

setting up the new computers 

and disposing of the old ones. 

Students rallied to help with 

the upgrade rather than spend 

the remaining days of their 

school holidays relaxing. 

“It was wonderful to see the 

energy, enthusiasm and commitment 

to the task shown by 

these students over the course 

of two hot summer days,” said 

assistant principal Rebecca 

Swanson. 

“Mairehau High School is also 

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generous donation of $10,000 

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Burnside pair 

in NZ bowls 

development 

squad 

BURNSIDE’S CAIT Bassett 

and Richard Hocking are both 

in the New Zealand bowls 

development squad for 2017. 

The pair are the only Cantabrians 

selected for the 14-strong 

squad, which was named following 

last month’s national open 

championships. 

From this squad, a 10-person 

team will be selected for June’s 

series against Australia on the 

Gold Coast. 

Bassett was runner-up to fellow 

squad member Ashleigh Jeffcoat, 

of Waikato, in the national 

under-21 championships. 

Hocking is joined in the men’s 

team by the likes of 16-year-old 

Seamus Curtin, of Wellington, 

who was a singles silver medallist 

at the 2015 Youth Commonwealth 

Games and is the current 

under-18 national champion. 

The upcoming under-18 and 

under-21 championships now 

take on added importance as 

they will certainly influence the 

selectors thoughts when naming 

the 10-strong squad for the Gold 

Coast. 

Windsurfer ‘stoked’ with success 

• By Noah Graham 

MERIVALE HOUSE of 

Travel owner Annie Crombie 

is revelling in success after 

winning the windsurfing slalom 

national championships for the 

ninth time. 

Crombie faced five other 

competitors and battled through 

10 rounds of slalom races to 

finish with seven wins and was 

ahead by three seconds on the 

clock, which secured her title 

win. 

Crombie said the competition 

was tough and made her “puff a 

lot” but it was the first time since 

she started windsurfing competitively 

that she did not have 

nerves before the races 

in spite of the strong competition. 

The 49-year-old has 

windsurfed for more than 25 

years and started competing in 

2007. 

The races were harder this 

year than they ever had been, 

Crombie said. 

She said 19-year-old Lyttelton 

resident Fenella Bowater raced 

alongside and pushed her to the 

limit. 

The competitors this year were 

exceptional both on and off the 

water as they got along well inbetween 

races, often talking and 

having some fun, Crombie said. 

In the under-20 youth 

women’s event, Bowater took 

first spot and another Lyttelton 

competitor, 15-year-old Meg 

Rennie, came second. 

In the under-20 youth men’s 

event, a former Christ’s College 

student Thomas O’Neill and 

current student Ben Davie took 

the second and third spots. 

Terry Crombie, Annie’s 

husband, also competed in 

the men’s open and was 

winning for two days before 

Maui’s Peter John passed from 

behind. 

Crombie said windsurfing 

runs through her family’s genes. 

Her 15-year-old daughter, 

Kate, is also a keen windsurfer. 


SUCCESS: 

Annie Crombie 

claimed her 

ninth national 

windsurfing title 

last weekend. 

She competed 

against five of 

New Zealand’s 

best women 

windsurfers. 

Crombie said her family was 

incredibly proud and she was 

proud of herself as well. 

“I feel stoked, I feel proud. I 

raced at national level and it’s 

really satisfying to do.” 

She said the 10th title is in her 

sights but Bowater will not make 

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Clinton to meet NBA stars 

• By Gordon Findlater 

QUINN CLINTON will 

test his skills against some 

of the world’s top young 

basketballers in New Orleans 

at the weekend. 

Clinton, 18, won a spot 

at the Basketball Without 

Borders global event after he 

was named the all-star game 

MVP at the BWB Asia camp 

in Melbourne last year. 

“It will be a step up from 

Melbourne because it’s now 

the best guys in the world. It 

will be really cool to see how I 

match up against guys my age 

from different countries,” said 

Clinton. 

The former Christchurch 

Boys’ High School student 

will also get to experience the 

NBA All-Star game, which 

the BWB camp coincides 

with. 

“It’s going to be pretty special 

seeing all of those guys, 

who are the best in the world 

essentially. I’ll be like a kid in 

a candy shop,” said Clinton. 

The guard will get to see 

the likes of LeBron James, 

Steph Curry and Kevin 

Durant in action in Sunday’s 

all star game as well as the 

three-point contest and dunk 

contest on Saturday. 

He will be one of two Kiwis 

at the camp, joined by Wellington’s 

Taane Samuel. 

“I’m really looking forward 

to this experience. It’s going 

to be great for Taane and 

I to represent our country 

together and help promote 

New Zealand basketball on 

the world stage. I’m keen to 

learn as much as I can from 

the NBA coaches and players, 

and get an insight into what 

it means to play at this higher 

level,” said Clinton. 

In December, Clinton 

played a crucial role in New 

Zealand’s 57-51 win over 

Australia in the final of the 

under-18 FIBA Oceania 

Championship, which saw 

them qualify for the inder-19 

World Championship in 

Egypt in July. 

Clinton, the Junior Tall 

Blacks captain, top scored for 

New Zealand in the final with 

14 points. 

After a much-deserved 

break over the Christmas 

period, Clinton is now fully 

focused on preparing himself 

for the upcoming NBL season 

with the Canterbury Rams. 

He is currently training every 

day of the week ahead of the 

season opener on March 19. 

Following the NBL season, 

Clinton will move to Albuquerque, 

New Mexico, in August 

to begin his basketball 

scholarship at the University 

of New Mexico. 

SPORTS 

SHOT: Quinn Clinton will play against the world’s best 

juniors and watch the top NBA players in New Orleans at 

the weekend. 

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Bishopdale Walking Group 

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Take a gentle walk around the 

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Sundbye House, 100 Farrington 

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Shirley Library, 36 Marshland 

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CHAMPIONS: The Linwood Keas defeated the Hornby Panthers to take out the 

Crosbie Nines. 

Keas win Crosbie Nines 

• By Gordon Findlater 

LINWOOD Keas took 

the spoils at the annual 

Crosbie Nines on 

Saturday. 

The tournament, hosted 

by the Riccarton Knights 

at Crosbie Park, is now 

in its third year and was 

played in perfect conditions. 

The 16-team tournament 

featured some of the 

South Island’s top clubs, 

as well as teams put together 

specifically for the 

tournament. 

“It was a great day, the 

first game was at nine in 

the morning and the final 

finished up just before six. 

The tournament’s great 

for bringing everyone 

together. We had nearly 

all the premiership teams 

there and some out-oftown 

teams from Nelson 

and Timaru,” said former 

Kinghts president, Tony 

Grenfell. 

The Keas went unbeaten 

through pool play before 

going on to defeat the 

Hornby Panthers 17-12 in 

the grand-final. 

“It was really pleasing 

after a long day. It’s tough 

to get through six games 

but the boys dug deep and 

got the result we wanted,” 

said Keas coach Andrew 

Auimatagi. 

The plate competition 

was won by the Bro XIII 

club which defeated Hamo 

Boyz in their final. 

Crosbie Park saw a 

large turnout from club 

supporters and Grenfell 

felt the tournament was 

becoming more popular 

each year. 

“It was quite a big punt 

to begin with; we kind of 

went in blind but we were 

overwhelmed with 

how well it went,” said 

Grenfell. 

“The second year went 

even better and now we’re 

able to fine tune things a 

little bit to help improve 

the tournament each 

year.” 

The top clubs will now 

turn their attention to the 

club premiership, which 

starts on April 1. 

If you’re a parent of school-aged children, chances are 

that there is a subject they just don’t like. And for many 

kids, that subject is maths. 

Like many parents, Dale and Kirsty found that their 

daughter Sayler, 8, just didn’t understand maths and it 

was proving difficult to keep up at school. So, Dale and 

Kirsty decided it was time to give Sayler that extra help she 

needed and enrolled her in the Kumon Maths Programme 

at their local centre in Fendalton. It was during the August 

Free Trial, and so they decided to see if their older son Zach 

might enjoy Kumon Maths also. 

Six months later and both children are still doing daily 

worksheets with Kumon. Maths is now one of Zach’s 

favourite subjects and Sayler has demonstrated a real 

motivation for improving in her studies. That Kumon 

worksheets are timed makes this easy for Sayler to see, ‘She 

is really keen to beat her time. I think having those little 

goals certainly help’ said Dale. 

A sense of achievement can go a long way when it comes 

to engaging with maths. ‘Everyone likes it when they have 

success, don’t they? Being able to see that progress is great’ 

said Kirsty. 

‘Kumon focuses on maths skills - exclusively and 

expertly’ said Marette Wells who runs the Kumon 

Fendalton Education Centre. ‘The ability of the student 

does not matter; Kumon brings confidence as they grow 

into their potential’. 

Kumon follows a method that develops self-learning in 

children which is important to parents like Kirsty. ‘I think 

it’s really important that our children know that if they 

need to find out how to do something then they have the 

skills to work it out.’ 

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Rangi Ruru Girls’ School’s premier tennis team have won the Christchurch 

qualifying tournament for next month’s South Island secondary school 

championships. Ava Willimann, Kyla Otway, Jade Feneon, Tessa McCann and 

Luka Simmers beat Christchurch Girls’ High School 6-0 and St Margaret’s 

College 4-2 in the tournament. Anne Bissland, Rangi Ruru’s premier tennis 

convener, said the girls’ played very well but have a busy competition 

schedule ahead of them this term. Last week’s result at Wilding Park means 

they will compete in the South Island tournament in Timaru on March 3-5, 

where they will also have the chance to qualify for a shot at a national title. 

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KUMON PAPANUI EDUCATION CENTRE 

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email: kumon.papanui@gmail.com 

tel: 022 356 4305 

http://nz.kumonglobal.com

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REAL ESTATE 

Enviable Fendalton address 

26 Hinau Street, Fendalton 

Deadline Sale - all offers will be presented 28th February 2017 unless sold prior. 

4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1 living room | 1 dining room | 2 car-garage | 2 off-street carparks | Listing # SMT10078 

Situated in the heart of this popular 

part of the city, this beautifully renovated 

home has been moderinised with families 

in mind. Encompassing four bedrooms 

and two bathrooms, generous off street 

parking, a sunny north facing family 

sized section plus contemporary master 

bedroom combined parents retreat with 

its own ensuite complimented by a private 

secluded garden and outdoor deck. 

Our vendors have seamlessly blended 

design elements with the timeless features 

of this classic home. The contemporary 

kitchen - complete with engineered stone 

surfaces and European appliances- is a real 

highlight, while the sun-soaked living and 

dining spaces offer ample room for families 

to enjoy. 

This character bungalow has been 

modernised throughout including 

insulation, a double-glazed retro fit, new 

plumbing, and new roof while enduring 

features such as timber floors and French 

doors help to retain the appeal. 

Outside, the large 908m2 section 

along with the sun-soaked patio area is 

an entertainer’s delight with manicured 

lawns offering plenty of space for growing 

families. 

Double garaging and a generous 

driveway with plenty of off-street parking 

complete the package. 

The location is exceptional, with zoning 

for the ever-popular Girls’ and Boys’ High 

School, St Thomas’, St Patrick’s and close 

distance to Medbury, Rangi Ruru and St 

Andrews’, underpinning your investment 

and the proximity to the Westfields and 

the Fendalton Village shopping precinct 

and an easy stroll to the Riccarton Farmers 

Market - not to mention cafes, parks and 

key public transport routes - ensuring 

you’ll want for nothing. 

My owners are sad to be leaving this 

fabulous spot which has served their family 

well but resolute in their decision, and a 

change of ownership is imminent. Interest 

will invariably be high and immediate 

action is advised. 

Please phone for viewing times or 

for a private viewing 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 our website www.smartrealestate. 

co.nz. 


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HEALTH & BEAUTY 

Varicose veins treated 

quickly and effectively 

Transform Clinic in Mandeville Street 

Riccarton boasts a team of dedicated 

professionals, who include the clinic’s doctor, 

Ian Little, registered nurses and qualified 

beauty therapists, providing a wide range 

of appearance medicine and beauty therapy 

treatments for their clients. 

One of their main specialties is nonsurgical 

varicose vein removal. This is a 

simple, quick and effective walk-in walk-out 

treatment with no time off work required. 

Clients seeking advice about their varicose 

veins first undergo a free assessment, which 

enables the health professional to determine 

if they need treatment, and if so, what the 

most appropriate type would be. 

Two methods are offered – endo-venous 

laser treatment, which is used for both 

smaller and larger veins, and ultrasound 

guided sclerotherapy. Following the 

treatment, clients need to wear support 

stockings for two weeks. International travel 

is not recommended for four weeks after 

treatment. 

Transform Clinic has an affiliation 

with health provider Southern Cross and 

relationships with several other health 

insurance companies, which means clients 

may be covered for varicose vein treatment, 

providing it is included in their policy. 

Appearance medicine is another key 

aspect of Transform Clinic’s therapy options, 

with skin rejuvenation and skin-tightening 

treatments designed to improve skin quality 

as well as enhance self-esteem. 

Treatments include the Vampire Face Lift, 

which uses Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP, and 

Fraxel laser treatment. These treatments can 

be combined to achieve the desired results. 

Sclerotherapy is also used to remove 

superficial veins on the legs and face. In 

addition, the clinic offers mole mapping, 

mole removal and primary skin cancer 

removal. 

The Transform Clinic website, 

www.transformclinic.co.nz, has a wealth of 

information on the various treatments and 

regularly has special offers and promotions. 

They also suggest you ‘like’ their Facebook 

page, to keep up to date with what they 

are offering. 

The Transform Clinic is discreetly 

located at 52a Mandeville Street. Opening 

hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30am, 

with late nights on Tuesday and Thursday, 

and Saturday from 9am to 3pm. Phone 

343-2880 to enquire about treatments or 

make an appointment. 

Varicose Vein Treatment 

Non-surgical Vein Laser Treatments available 

Free Assessment 

Tired of aching and unsightly veins? 

No surgery, no scars, no stitches. No time off work 

- continue normal daily activities. An affiliated provider to 

Southern Cross Health Society (medical necessity 

criteria apply) - check your policy for cover. 

Enjoy skirts, short and cropped pants again. 

Payment plans available (Conditions apply) 

www.transformclinic.co.nz | 52A Mandeville | 52A Mandeville St | Riccarton St | Riccarton 0800 2 Look Good | 08002lookgood or 246 654 | | 03 343 2880 

Clients seeking advice about their varicose veins first undergo a free 

assessment, which enables the health professional to determine 

if they need treatment. 

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AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONALS 

An extensive range 

of lights 

Braxton Car Lights is part 

of the BE Group, one of 

the largest importers of 

car, commercial and truck 

parts in New Zealand. 

Specialising in car lights, Braxton 

covers the entire South Island and 

the combination of their huge 

on-site range, national and 

international networks, and a computerised 

system to search and try to assist most any 

request to the correct replacements makes 

them the place to visit for all your vehicle 

lighting requirements. 

Conveniently located in Sydenham, they 

have an extensive range of replacement 

light fittings for most makes and models of 

Japanese, European and New Zealand new 

vehicles, both new and secondhand. They are 

fully checked and in perfect working order, 

and Braxton guarantee that all their fittings 

are warrantable. 

They import and export both new and used 

car parts so that whatever make or model 

your vehicle is, they may be able to help. 

Containers arrive monthly from abroad, full 

of new and used lamps, and within the BE 

Group, over 100,000 lamps are available. 

The team at Braxton Car Lights also 

specialises in repairs for light adjuster and 

light conversion of American car lights, and 

their repair service includes plastic welding, 

drying out and resealing, re-silvering and 

lens refurbishment. They work closely with 

garage workshops, and their services can be 

arranged through your own local garage on 

your behalf. 

Sales manager Richard Vernimmen says 

that their team is dedicated to saving their 

customers’ money, whether on late model 

cars with expensive parts or early models 

where replacements are hard to find. The team 

of three expert professionals at Braxton have 

over 60 years of experience between them 

in the automotive industry to help you with 

your needs. 

Their aim at Braxton is to supply their 

customers the parts that they require 

at a pocket-friendly price. And with 

heaps of available stock, they will do 

everything to provide a solution to their car 

light-searching exercise. 

Stop by to see them at 325 Brougham 

Street, between Buchan and Gasson streets. 

Email them on carlights@carlights.co.nz or 

phone them on 0800 225 483. 


The Automotive Lamp 

Specialists 

New and Used Lamps for 

Cars, Trucks, Vans, 4WD 

and Motorhomes 

PH 0800 225 483 

325 Brougham Street 

CHRISTCHURCH 

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edium 

Fast 

turnaround 

utomotive 

epair 

echniques 

• Paintless dent removal 

• Minor paint repairs 

Smart repairS (NZ) Limited 

automotive refinishers 

272 Lichfield St (Fitzgerald Ave end) 

Ph 377-0409 

Full mechanical servicing 

for BMWs 

Dismantling BMW's 

Purchasing pre-loved & damaged BMWs 

65 McAlpine Ave, Sockburn, Christchurch 

Ph (03) 341 6678 | eurorec@clear.net.nz 

A division of 

Free Check & Assessment 

ROSES 

AUTO ELECTRICAL 

vonhead 

utomotive 

A A 

free 

6 months roadside assist 

with any vehicle servicing 

• automatic transmission 

flushing service 

• Wof • tune-ups • suspension 

• batteries • neW tyres • oil & 

lube service • courtesy cars 

• full mechanical repairs 

oPen 6 days (sat until 1pm) 

126 racecourse road 

Ph 342 7123 or 027 495 6600 

PARKER 

AUTOMOTIVE 

■ All Automotive Repairs and 

Servicing including 4WD 

■ Suspension Brakes & Cambelts 

■ WOF, Tyres, Batteries 

■ Courtesy Car 

55 Lincoln Rd, behind Caltex 

(Cnr Lincoln & Torrens Rd) 

Ph 03 982 4268 

Mob 027 331 0382 

Email: parkerauto@clear.net.nz 

new & near new 

tyres 

Excellent range 

at great prices! 

Brand new 

location 

343 0099 or 027 22 63 805 

www.jcmdirect.co.nz 

8c Birmingham Drive, Middleton 

Next to Addington Raceway 

Your central city workshop 

WOF, 

REPAIRS & 

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CALL US NOW 

0800 624 477 

127a Peterborough Street


Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100 

Community Events 

ALCOHOLICS 

ANONYMOUS, If you 

want to have a drink that’s 

your business. If you want 

to stop, we can help. Phone 

0800 229-6757 

ALCOHOLICS 

ANONYMOUS, If you 

want to have a drink that’s 

your business. If you want 

to stop, we can help. Phone 

0800 229-6757 

Computers 

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YOUR 

COMPUTER 

WORRIES SOLVED! 

*$30.00 off your first 

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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? 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 

Holiday 

Accommodation 

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LIA Resort, Ocean Views, 

Balconies, Self Contained, 

1 or 2 B/R Ensuite, 

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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 

Personals 

MALE 31 seeks female 

for relationship, ph/txt 022 

312 3327 

Situations Vacant 

Centennial Manager 

12 months (Term time) 

fixed-term 

15-20 hours per week 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced event 

or PR professional to help us co-ordinate our 2018 

Centennial. You’ll be part of a small but dedicated team 

who are working toward making this event something 

truly special. 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Is self-motivated 

• Has lots of initiative 

• Is a great communicator and writer 

• Has proven experience in the areas of event 

management and communications/PR 

• Has a ‘solutions-focussed’ worldview 

• Can work unsupervised 

• Is able to juggle many tasks and still meet deadlines 

• Has an eye for detail 

• Loves to laugh! 

A full job description is available on our website under 

‘staff vacancies’: www.villa.school.nz 

Applications close Wednesday 22 February, 2017. 

Please email your CV, covering letter and contacts for 

two referees to: 

Judi Wilson 

Development Officer 

Villa Maria College 

jwi@villa.school.nz 

Public Notices 

Weka Pass Railway 

Waipara, North Canterbury 

We are RUNNING 

SUNDAY 19th FEBRUARY 

Running 1st & 3rd 

Sunday of every month 

Infoline Chch 96 22 999 

Depart Glenmark Station 

11.30am & 2.00pm 

www.wekapassrailway.co.nz 

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 

ADVERTISE 

YOUR 

BUSINESS 

HERE 

Phone for further details 

(03) 379 1100 

MUMS & DADS 

Would you like your children to 

exercise more and earn some money? 

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 

Trades & Services 

& 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 

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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 

COLOUR 

TO YOUR ADVERT! 


GLAZING 

Stephen Thom 

Glazing 2012 Ltd. 

(Under New Management) 

• Mirrors 

• New Glazing 

• Pet Door 

Specialists 

• Frameless 

Showers 

• Splashbacks 

9155874AA 

WE CAN DO YOUR 

WORK NOW 

ALL BROKEN 

WINDOWS 

Phone Cushla 

03 352 6225 

or 027 352 6225 


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 

BEST BATHROOMS 

full renovation specialists, 

LBP, repairs & 

maintenance ph 03 387- 

0770 or 027 245-5226 

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 

deliveries a specialty. Ph 

CARRIER LOCAL 

experienced, friendly, 

trade-me purchases, single 

items to truck loads, 

furniture to whatever, 

removals & trade 

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 

REGISTERED for all 

your electrical needs, 

reliable & friendly, oven 

repairs done, free quotes, 

ph 027 333 3768 or 03 

390 0221 www.jme.co.nz 

ELECTRICIAN 

Rewire specialists. Some 

old wiring, some new, 

get a free appraisal and 

quote. Switch boards, LED 

lighting, garages, spas you 

name it we do it. Give the 

boys at Turned On a ring, 

phone Muzza 022 6177- 

275 

GST per hour 7 day NZ 

wide, packing & moving, 

FURNITURE REMOVALS 

Large Trucks $95 + 

Professional Company, 

Professional Service. 

Canterbury Relocations 

Ltd. ph 0800 359 9313 

GAS, PLUMBING 

DRAINAGE & 

HEATING. 24/7 service. 

Ph Mike Cairns Gas & 

Plumbing 021 132 8929 

HANDYMAN 

Silver Threads. A 

bunch of nice friendly 

mature tradies, builders, 

tidying. Ring for a free 

electricians, painters, 

landscapers, section 

quote 022 140-7852 

LANDSCAPING 

Mini Digger hire for 

drainage & section 

development. Ph Silver 

Threads 022 140 7852

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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100 





Vehicles Wanted 

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 AVAILAbLE 

All aspects in painting. 

Very competitive in roofs 

and fences. Please call 027 

241-7471 or 335-0265 

PAINTING 

30 years experience, 

workmanship guaranteed, 

pensioners discounts, free 

quotes, ph Robert 021 026- 

30757 

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 

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 Initially $19,827 after re-scope 


For re-scoping and all earthquake repairs 

including painting and redecorating. 

Enquire now Phone 021-667-444 

PAINTING 

& PLASTERING. 

Excellent finish. Domestic 

& Commercial. Ph Chris 

027 223 8542 

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 

PAINTER 

Michael Kelly Painters 

Locally owned and 

operated family 

business. 

25+ years Experience 

• Painting • Wallpapering 

• Interior • Exterior 

Free Quotes 

Phone 

Michael 0212 649 492 

michaelkellypainter@hotmail.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 

STONEMASON 

BRICK & BLOCKLAYER, 

Earthquake Repairs, Grind 

Out & Repoint, River/ 

Oamaru stone, Schist, 

Volcanic Rock, Paving, 

all Alterations new & old, 

Quality Workmanship, 

visit www.featureworks. 

co.nz or ph 027 601-3145 

TILER/CARPENTER 

35 years exp, no job 

too small. Ph Ross 027 

4311440. 

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 

UPHOLSTERER 

Dining Chairs, Lounge 

suites, Caravan Squabs etc. 

recovered. Free Quotes. 

Phone Graeme 383-1448 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 

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 

WINDOW CLEANING 

Average 3 bdrm house 

inside or out $40. Both $70. 

Phone Trevor 344-2170 

WINDOW CLEANING 

Average 3 bdrm house 

inside or out $40. Both $70. 

Phone Trevor 344-2170 

GLAZING 

Stephen Thom 

Glazing 2012 Ltd. 

(Under New Management) 

• Mirrors 

• New Glazing 

• Pet Door 

Specialists 

• Frameless 

Showers 

• Splashbacks 

WE CAN DO YOUR 

WORK NOW 

ALL BROKEN 

WINDOWS 

Phone Cushla 

03 352 6225 

or 027 352 6225 

9155874AA 

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 

Dealers. Phone 980 5812 

fridges, freezers, washing 

cash paid. Ph Paul 022 

sawbenches, lathes, cash 

AAA Buying goods 

quality furniture, 

Beds, Stoves, Washing 

machines, Fridge Freezers. 

Same day service. Selwyn 

or 027 313 8156 

A+ Household effects, 

machines, ovens. Good 

0891 671 

TOOLS Garden, 

garage, woodworking, 

mechanical, engineering, 

buyer, ph 355-2045


‘Famous for their roasts!’ 

Start your 

day with us 

AN ECLECTIC ESTABLISHMENT 

As featured in February STYLE Taste: Vanessa Ortynsky discovers 

Urban Corner Cafe has much more to offer than initially meets the eye. 

ON the former site of the Bower Hotel 

in New Brighton stands the Urban 

Corner Cafe (alongside with e 

Bower), which is one of the most 

eclectic establishments in the city. 

Urban Corner is uniquely 

Christchurch in that it’s constructed of 

18 shipping containers. It’s a standout 

on the landscape, situated near the 

residential red zone and overlooking 

the Avon River. Upon setting foot 

inside this spacious establishment, you 

immediately forget about its modular 

construction methods. 

With its warm and family-friendly 

vibe, Urban Corner has become a 

community hub for New Brighton 

locals. e restaurant serves up brunch, lunch and 

dinner on a daily basis. Menu items are seasonal and 

the Pork Belly Burger served with coleslaw and 

cranberry sauce is a must-try for summer. 

ere’s also a kids menu and a playground outside, 

catering to mums looking for a place to bring the little 

ones for a play date. ere’s Farmyard Animal Day with 

pony rides on the last Sunday of every month in 

summer, weather permitting, which includes a Llama 

with a bad haircut and ponies of all sizes. As well as a 

separate shipping container that can be hired for kids 

parties. 

With plenty of entertainment for the older crowd as 

well, ‘Stitch n Bitch’ is hosted by a local 

artists and is every second Monday. 

It’s an excellent spot to discover new 

Kiwi artists and local talent. 

e dining room is adorned with 

brightly-coloured kitschy decor. You 

can purchase any of the art that lines 

the walls of this establishment. You’re 

sure to get a laugh out of some of the 

quirky tongue-in-cheek posters and 

signage. 

Sharing the premises with e 

Bower proves advantageous as Urban 

Corner features an extensive beer and 

wine list without the central-city price 

tag. e Friday menu comes with a 

$20 price tag, there is always events 

and special deals - including Wednesday and ursday 

feed the family of four for $50. Keep an eye on their 

Facebook page for even more stellar specials. If you are 

looking for a takeaway, there is a full range of cabinet 

available too. 

A little bit different from your traditional cafe and 

bar, this friendly place is sure to delight. If you’re 

looking for a local eatery, or keen to experience the 

warmth and hospitality of the eastern suburbs. Urban 

Corner is a sure bet. 

Urban Corner - 487 New Brighton Rd, phone 03 388 

3649. Open 7 days, 9am until late. 

www.urbancorner.co.nz 

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 

CAFE 

open from 11am 

TAB & Gaming 

Function Facilities 

HOUSIE 

Tues, Thurs, Sat 

Special available lunch only 

Monday - Saturday 12pm - 2.30pm 

$20 

TUESDAY 14th FEBRUARY 

in Whitford’s Restaurant 

Valentines Day 

2 COURSE 

SPECIAL 

We are open from 6.30am 

Cooked 

breakfasts 

$18 

Check out our extensive 

breakfast menu from 

Continental to Cooked 

The 

RACECOURSE HOTEL 

& Motorlodge 

118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn, 

Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150 

www.racecoursehotel.co.nz 

WHAT’S ON 

$30 

pp 

LIVE MUSIC 

I 

ALONE 

7PM THIS SATURDAY 

in Whitfords Bar 

SHUTTLE 

Tues - Sat 

Open 7 Days from 5.30pm 

Lunch & Dinner 

All you can eat, 7 days 

NOW SERVING 

available 

from 

9am 

Breakfast 

HAPPY 

HOUR 

5PM - 7PM 

DAILY 

Bookings Essential PH 386 0088 

fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurant www.gardenhotel.co.nz 

Live Music: 

Vintage Blue 

6PM.FRI.17 FEB 

PHONE 385 8880 FIND US ON FACEBOOK fb.com/GBCCHCH 

THE GARDEN HOTEL COMPLEX | 110 MARSHLAND RD 

www.gardenhotel.co.nz | phone 385 3132 

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« 

WESTVIEW LOUNGE 

FRIDAY 17 FEB, 7PM 

ROBBIE DREW 

SATURDAY 18 FEB, 4.30PM 

MARION’S OUTLAWS 

8PM SHA-LOW 

SPORTS HALL 

SATURDAY 18 FEB, 7.30PM 

RETRO ROCKIN’ 

WITH 

ANTHONY 

EASTERBROOK -CARTER 

& BACKPACK 

PRE-SALE TICKETS $20. 

DOOR SALES $25. 

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

® 

24 



Christchurch 

Lantern Festival 

Sat urday 18 

& Sun day 19 

February 

5pm -10.30pm 

North 

Hagley Park 

Free 

summertimes.co.nz 

® 

FREE MUSIC IN THE PARK 

3–4.30PM, ARCHERY LAWN 

CHRISTCHURCH 

POPS CHOIR 

sunday 19 february 

The 50 piece choir bring to 

the stage pop, rock, jazz, 

musical theatre, swing, soul 

and even some traditional 

classics creating an exciting 

mix for performers and 

audiences alike. 

KATIE THOMPSON 

sunday 26 february 

Katie Thompson has been 

carving her pathway within 

the country music scene 

in New Zealand, although 

her sound transcends the 

singer-songwriter “format”, 

bleeding into genres as 

diverse as rock, pop, folk 

and more. 

summertimes.co.nz 

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