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2 Tuesday February 14 2017 Inside FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK NOR’WEST NEWS News.......................................3-8 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 GET IN TOUCH General Enquiries Ph 379-7100 Classified Advertising Ph 379-1100 The Christchurch Star Company Ltd. PO box 1467 - Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Andrew King Ph: 371 0777 andrew.king@starmedia.kiwi Joan Smith Ph: 943 4359 joan.smith@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Monique Maynard Ph: 364 7474 monique.maynard@starmedia.kiwi You can’t see it, but you can hear the difference! Ultra discreet hearing solution Latest technology Ready to wear in one visit Comfortable, secure fit EASY TO USE! Merivale Hearing Clinic 24b Church Lane. Call now: 356 2324 Greg Foote, Audiologist Hearing Clinics available: Christchurch, Rangiora, Ashburton and West Coast Consultations by Appointment only. Freephone 0800 72 73 66. FREE Experience a virtually invisible hearing aid* Book today, limited offer * Conditions apply. Offer valid till April 30th 2017 MEALS, SALADS AND SWEET TREATS All $10 or Less Delivered Free to your home or workplace Visit our website www.healthkicks.nz Shop 4, 104 Staverley Street Phone: 03 342 9541 NEW LOCATION ADVERT.pdf 1 1/05/2014 11:51:35 a.m. VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION LOCATION 430 ST ASAPH STREET! Hours of Business: 7am-4.30pm Mon-Thurs Fri 8am to midday or by appointment with Keith 027 566 3909 ‘CEREC’ & cosmetic dentistry Wisdom tooth removal Painless, high quality dentistry Sedation dentistry Experienced, conscientious team Experienced hygienists OPEN SATURDAYS 355 9380 144 Cranford Street www.stalbansdentalcentre.co.nz RECOVER YOUR LOVED FURNITURE No job too big or small Still able to offer you the finest top quality new furniture Visit us online www.qualityfurniture.co.nz P. 371 7500 QUALITY FURNITURE SPECIALISTS RE - UPHOLSTERY SPECIALISTS KEITH HARTSHORNE 0275 663 909
NOR’WEST NEWS Tuesday February 14 2017 3 News Keown steps up campaign • By Julia Evans 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 • By Julia Evans 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. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN $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.” In Brief ABBERLEY PARK CONCERN St Albans residents are unhappy with Abberley Park’s announced playground upgrade. The Friends of Abberley Park group has made a submission to the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board expressing its concern over the loss of green space and “special character” of the park in favour of playground extensions. TOY LIBRARY FUNDING The Papanui-Innes Community Board has approved $3000 of funding for the Shirley Toy Library. The funding will go towards librarian wages. The board stressed the importance of the library to the community, which operates out of Hammersley Park School. It has been running since the Burwood and St Albans toy libraries merged in 2009. NO STOPPING The Papanui-Innes Community Board has decided to install no-stopping restrictions on the corner of Main North Rd and Tuckers Rd. It will prevent cars parking near the corner on the northern side of the road in an effort to reduce the build up of traffic turning right from Tuckers Rd onto Main North Rd. Exciting NEW café just opened! Burwood & Redwood HOME OF THE $ 40 SERVICE Ph: 383 2114 269 Burwood Rd, Burwood Ph: 354 4022 290 Main North Rd, Redwood SHOP HOURS Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. Sat 9.00am-4.00pm Layby available See us on www.starlive.kiwi HELPING US, HELPS THE COMMUNITY Drop off or buy 2 family stores in your community 30 Main North Rd, Ph 352 4581 520 Cranford St, Ph 352 0515 café promising to deliver beautiful food. Having lived and worked as a Chef in Melbourne for the last 5 years, and also working with Shannon Bennet, a regular guest judge on MasterChef Australia, we have moved home to fulfil our dream of opening our own cafe. UnCommon adjective not common; rare; exceptional; above the ordinary; remarkable. 262 Tuam Street | uncommonchch@gmail.com OPEN HOME Fri 17th & Sat 18th Feb, 1-4pm Great Location and Outstanding Care If you need a little more help with daily living, St Albans is the perfect retirement village for you! We have a Serviced Apartment and Studio available to view, so why not pop in for afternoon tea and a chat this Friday 17th or Saturday 18th February. We would love to show you around our friendly and caring retirement village. 41 Caledonian Rd, St Albans, Christchurch Phone Jude on 021 227 1776 for more information www.stalbansretirement.co.nz
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