` 26 Tuesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2017</strong> Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi Classifieds NOR’WEST NEWS Vehicles Wanted CARS Wanted. Fair prices paid, quick and easy process, money paid directly into your bank account, friendly local service, ph Tim Koller 390 1717 valuemycar.co.nz Wanted To Buy AAA Buying goods quality furniture, Beds, Stoves, Washing machines, Fridge Freezers. Same day service. Selwyn Dealers. Phone 980 5812 or 027 313 8156 A+ Household effects, fridges, freezers, washing machines, ovens. Good cash paid. Ph Paul 022 0891 671 TOOLS Garden, garage, woodworking, mechanical, engineering, sawbenches, lathes, cash buyer, ph 355-2045 TALE WITH A TWIST EDINBURGH ON SHOW Roles reversed in Sherwood Forest classic production Work up sweat on the Scottish streets P3 P42 P62 Thursday, January 26 , <strong>2017</strong> • By Andrew King CANNABIS, methamphetamine, firearms and cash were found on the rural property yesterday of a family member of a high-profile deceased businessman. Police raided the property about 20km south of Christchurch yesterday morning and took the middle aged man into custody for questioning. He was interviewed for several hours by detectives at the Christchurch central police phetamine, and firearms charges. has gang connections. station and is expected to face He is scheduled to appear in Police were yesterday releasing charges relating to possession of the Christchurch District Court few details of the raid near Lincoln but The Star has learned the cannabis for supply, cultivating on January 31. cannabis, possession of metham- The Star has learned the man firearms found included pistols. SPORT, P49 WICKETKEEPING ROLE FOR LATHAM? Public Notices Redwood Early Childhood Centre AGM Monday 27th <strong>March</strong>, 7pm 339 Main North Rd All welcome READY TO ROCK? Check out the Gig Guide in the entertainment section Tips to get you back in the growing mode GARDENING - P35 Armed police were used in the raid. Detective Sergeant Chris Power confirmed firearms, 30 mature cannabis plants, 110 seedlings and a small amount of methamphetamine was taken from the property. “The cannabis was being grown in a shipping container,” he said. Police also seized about $20,000 in cash believed to be linked with drugs. The deceased businessman whom the arrested man is closely related to was well known throughout New Zealand. He died with a fortune worth more than $100 million. He was also a benefactor for many charities and organisations, both nationally and in Canterbury. Family member of well known businessman nabbed in raid DRUG STING: Police found drugs, firearms and cash at an E lesmere property on Wednesday. PHOTO: ANDREW KING •For a timetable and tickets, visit http://www. world buskers festival.com/ The latest <strong>2017</strong> ABC (Audit Bureau of Circulation) report shows that The Star is the highest circulating newspaper in Canterbury PLUS the highest circulating FREE newspaper in New Zealand. Our circulation is continuing to grow as we deliver to more homes in Christchurch every week! SHIFTING POPULATION BEAUTIFUL BANANAS RED-HOT REPUTATION P7 P13 P15 Thursday, January 5, <strong>2017</strong> The buskers are back bringing fun, laughter and even some vegetables. Canadian busker Mike Wood performed a the Arts Centre’s North Quad yesterday where he caught a cabbage on his head, catapulted by Liz Williams. Inset: Fellow Canadian Mighty Mike wowed the audience as he juggled with fire. The World Buskers Festival has been running for a week, returning to the streets and the Arts Centre for the firs time since the February 2011 earthquake. It will wrap up on Sunday. PHOTOS: GEOFF SLOAN starnews.co.nz Rise Up Christchurch Public Notice Zara makes a splash In spite of a few drizzly patches so far this summer, let’s hope we can all continue to have fun in the sun just like Zara Harrison, 4, of Halswell, as she tip-toes through the water feature at the Margaret Mahy Family Playground. The rest of January is looking like a bit of a mixed-bag weather-wise, but there will still be a few cracking hot days, according to the MetService. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN Audit Bureau of Circulation reports a massive... 91,537 COPIES EVERY WEEK Build your Sales, Customers and Profits with The Star! You can be assured that when you place advertising in The Star that it gets read in the home where key buying decisions are made! To grow customers in your business, phone or email us today. • By Gabrielle Stuart Be in to win a $100 prize pack GARDENING - P19 Rise in number of motorists running red lights CHRISTCHURCH’S growing red light-running problem is leaving dozens of injuries in its wake. In the past year, there were 65 crashes which left people injured after drivers ran red lights, up from 42 the year before. At the city’s top 10 worst intersections this month, almost 5400 drivers ran red lights in a single day. That was up 31 per cent from last year, and 64 per cent more than in 2014. They do not include people turning right across an intersection on a red light. The worst for red light-runners was the intersection of Blenheim Rd and Mandeville St, where 652 were detected on a single day on Thursday, December 1. Police figures have also grown. In the last year, 1491 people were ticketed for running red lights in Christchurch, up from Email shane@starmedia.kiwi or phone 364 7429. 1316 the year before and 1266 in 2014. Canterbury road policing manager Inspector Al Stewart (left) said he was disappointed to see the rise. “It puts people at risk. They may get away with it 99 out of 100 times, but it is that one time which could leave someone injured or killed,” he said. He said police had a focus last year on bad driving at intersections, which included red light-running, and that would continue until the numbers improved. People often had different excuses when ticketed for running red lights, but there was no acceptable reason, he said. “A lot of people are simply focused on other things and don’t see it, but that is just as unacceptable as running a light deliberately, because when driving you should be focused on the task at hand,” he said. •Turn to page 4 Public Notices The magazine for gardeners who like To geT Their hands dirTy www.gardener.kiwi 100% TRUMP-FUELLED DUST-UPS GIFT FOR ILLUSTRATING P3 P23 City politicians go toe-to-toe Drawing the latest runway looks PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN Thursday, February 2, <strong>2017</strong> FUEL TAX IDEA You’ve got to be joking – motorists • By Bridget Rutherford MOTORISTS HAVE slammed an idea to introduce a regional fuel tax in Canterbury to fix earthquake-damaged roads. Last week, The Star revealed city councillors Aaron Keown and Phil Clearwater were pushing for a fuel tax. But The Star has received numerous readers’ responses – with all but one saying they did not want a regional fuel tax (see pages 16-18). They said petrol was already expensive including the fuel excise, and the city council should find money within its budge to repair the roads. It comes as Energy Minister Judith Collins signals an inquiry into rising petrol margins. Petrol was currently about 30c more in the South Island and Wellington compared to places such as Levin and Masterton. Cr Keown said he expected opposition to the idea – but in paying extra on fuel tax to fix the roads, it would save money in the future. “Rather than pay a little bit more on fuel, they’d rather damage their cars and take more time travelling. “They are assuming the council can just juggle the numbers around and fix the roads.” Motorist Helen Logan (left) said she would be “very disappointed” if a fuel tax was introduced. “We’re paying more for fuel here in Christchurch. I fee like there’s so many other ways to contribute to the roads. “A lot of people can’t afford to run cars as it is.” Auckland Mayor Phil Goff asked for a 10c per litre fuel tax for Auckland to plug the $4 million funding gap it has for a list of transport projects over the next decade. Mayor Lianne Dalziel said she would be interested to see what happened there before making any decisions on asking the Governmen to look at Canterbury. Canterbury University transport expert Simon Kingham said the idea was feasible because it was user-based. He said if the city council was to find money in the budget for repairs, it would have to up rates, or take it from another project. • Turn to page 4 Aaron Keown Phil Clearwater <strong>March</strong> 19 <strong>2017</strong> 14km 6km ENTER NOW $25 Online PakNSave • New World • The Athletes Foot • YMCA Children 10 years old and under free Cafe open from 11am SHUTTLE Tuesday - Saturday 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 TAB & Gaming Function Facilities HOUSIE Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday SUNDAY 26th <strong>March</strong> ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET $25 BOOK NOW! PIERVIEW RESTAURANT GREAT DINING - upstairs - PIERVIEW Restaurant Quality a la carte with a view! 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