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Christ’s College’s Tom Kelly was
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who came together on Wednesday
from his school, Rangi Ruru Girls’
School and St Margaret’s College
to play in a combined concert band
and string ensemble.
Christ’s College director of music
Robert Aburn said collaborating
with other schools to present a
combined concert gave the young
musicians a focal point, which was
instrumental in creating a polished
performance.
The Orchestral Extravaganza
concert took place at Christ’s
College.
Children’s trust funding in doubt
• By Julia Evans
PRINCIPALS are
concerned that funding
for a group which
provides support for
quake-stressed children
and parents from northwest
schools could come
to an end.
Neighbourhood Trust
Project has provided
counselling for children and
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end of the year.
Although it has reapplied
for more funding, it is
proving difficult, said trust
manager Ginny Larsen.
This comes after
principals from Belfast,
Mairehau, Papanui,
St Albans, Redwood,
Casebrook, Shirley and
Northcote schools expressed
their concern about stressaffected
pupils at the last
Papanui-Innes Community
Board meeting.
Mairehau Primary School
principal John Bangma said the
trust is a vital part of schools
managing anxiety-related issues.
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been fantastic, but it needs to be
more effectively funded to do its
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News........................................3-7
It is a shame that so many vital services
offered by non-Government
organisations in our city are reliant
on philanthropic and Government
funding.
Almost every year, they have
to fill the myriad of forms as
they apply again and again in the
hopes of securing money for vital
programmes. It is like facing losing
your job every year.
Neighbourhood Trust finds itself
in this position with the counselling
role it offers quake-stressed
children. Principals are worried
that if they do not find funding,
kids will not get the support they
need and if principals are concerned
we should be concerned
(page 1).
There was a bit of a buzz around
Tane Apanui’s idea for a train
service that will go from North
Canterbury, through Papanui and
into the city. We tracked him down
to have a bit of yarn (page 5)
Hei kona, Shelley Robinson
Crusaders players pay
Bishopdale School a visit
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Cycleway nears completion
• By Julia Evans
THE PAPANUI Parallel
Cycleway has entered the final
stages of its construction.
Completion of the Papanui
section of the city council’s
$156 million project is set for
June.
The route will connect
Northlands Shopping Centre
and the Northern Line Cycleway
to the central city, offering a
Museum guide a permanent exhibit
• By Tom Doudney
THE AIR Force Museum’s oldest
and longest-serving guide is used to
showing people the exhibits but now
he is part of one himself.
A cardboard cut-out of Burnside
resident Laurie Turner, 93, is among
about 30 currently positioned around
the museum to celebrate the 80th anniversary
of the Royal New Zealand
Air Force.
A total of 80 such cut-outs
of those who have served RNZAF
were created, each accompanied
with information about the person’s
career. More will soon be placed in the
museum.
They comprise a diverse selection of
individuals, with all manner of ranks
safer option for cyclists than
main arterial roads.
An update from the city council
said construction is progressing
well from the northern end
of Rutland St south to Bealey
Ave.
Businesses on Rutland St had
struggled with construction
right on their doorsteps and
one dairy owner made just $40
a day.
and trades.
The display was launched at the Air
Tattoo at Ohakea last month, where it
was viewed by thousands.
Mr Turner has been volunteering as
a guide at the museum since it opened
in 1987. His cut-out depicts him in his
younger days with RNZAF.
Having served as a bomb aimer
during World War 2, Mr Turner returned
to the RNZAF as an accounts
officer in 1952.
In 1955, he was posted to No. 14
Squadron, which was about to finish
its deployment to Cyprus. He assisted
with the arrangements for the squadron’s
move to Tengah, Singapore.
He retired in 1973, after several
decades managing the finances of the
service.
However, work has now
moved further along the street.
The cycleway is expected to
attract new commuters, shoppers
and recreational cyclists.
“The major cycle routes aim to
encourage new groups of people
to try cycling as a commuting
option by connecting suburbs,
shopping areas, businesses,
schools and sporting destinations,”
said city council head of
transport Chris Gregory.
He said it’s very exciting for
the city.
“As each route nears completion,
I think residents around
the city can see the big picture
coming together now as we
develop this network.”
Mr Gregory said the city
council is aware that residents
are getting anxious to begin
using it.
ON DISPLAY:
Laurie Turner
and his
cardboard
cut-out at
the Air Force
Museum.
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CRANFORD REGENERATION
Rural land in Papanui and St
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being rezoned for residential
development. The city council
is opening public feedback on
Thursday regarding the draft
Cranford Regeneration Plan that
would see 125ha of former farm
land between McFaddens and
Winters Rd redeveloped. The city
council said it considers the edge
of the basin suitable for residential
development and proposes
rezoning 38ha for housing.
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of an intoxicated man running
along the road naked. A unit was
dispatched to the area but the
man could not be located.
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A proposed widening of the St
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discussed for the extension of
the cycleway from St James Park
through the Papanui shopping
area and past Papanui High
School northwards. The trees are
silver birches but Papanui-Innes
Community Board member John
Stringer urged residents to let him
know if they have any concerns.
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Gizmo’s Adventure
Gizmo, an 11 year old Ginger tabby
from Sydney, presented to Catherine
one morning with an acute left
hindleg lameness. He wasn’t placing
any weight on the leg and seemed
in a lot of pain. Catherine suspected
a femoral fracture due to his leg
swinging and the obvious angulation
mid femur. No other injuries were
seen. He had normal neurological
function. All his nails were scuffed and
worn. Most often we see these injuries
with road traffic accidents. Blood work
the previous week was great.
Catherine performed a digital xray to
confirm her suspicions and Gizmo was
immediately placed on intravenous
fluids with pain relief ( a fentanyl CRI)
and started on penicillin. A transverse
femoral fracture located proximal third
femur was diagnosed. His diaphragm
was intact, as was his bladder and all
his other abdominal organs looked
fine. Surgery to repair the fracture or
amputation were the only options
available. This fracture couldn’t be
left to just heal on its own. The clients
were informed of the options – a
referral to a specialist orthopaedic
surgeon to plate the femur or IM
pinning and cerclage wire performed
at McMaster & Heap Vet practice.
We repeated blood work to make
sure Gizmo was still in good health to
sustain an anaesthetic. The IM pinning
option was adopted. His ongoing
arthritic issues would have made
losing a hindleg difficult for him to
cope with, especially at 11 years old.
Dr Michele McMaster performed the
surgery within 24 hours of Gizmo
being admitted. It is important
with this type of injury to get those
bone ends realigned as soon as
possible. The anaesthetic and surgery
went without a hitch. Gizmo was
connected to our Cardell monitoring
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oxygen saturation every 5 minutes
during his anaesthetic. All his vital
signs were excellent. I placed a
large intramedullary pin through
the medullary cavity of his femur to
reduce the fracture and align the
ends of the femur.
A single cerclage
wire was also placed
to create as much
stability as possible.
Post operative xrays
confirmed perfect
placement. Now the
rest is up to Gizmo.
Gizmo was discharged
3 days later able to stand and get
into his dirt tray, eating up a storm
and with the surgical site looking
great. He was starting to place the
paw when he left here. He will be in a
cage for 4-6 weeks to allow as much
immobility as possible for fracture
healing. I will remove the pin in about
6-8 weeks once the fracture site has
calloused and healed. Gizmo will be
back weekly for us to check on his
progress. A great outcome all around.
-Dr Michele McMaster
McMaster & Heap
Tribute for Papanui
historian and author
Papanui Heritage Group chairman Murray Williams pens a tribute to
Mollie Chalklen, a local Papanui historian
MOLLIE FREEMAN Sharp (1930-
2015) received her primary schooling at
Broomfield, near Amberley, and then
attended Christchurch Girls’ High School.
After completing secondary school, she
had set her heart on studying history at
tertiary level.
But Mollie’s father believed that university
was not an appropriate destination
for his daughter and she was encouraged
to apply for a job in the Department
of Health where her ability was soon
recognised with promotion within the
bureaucracy.
In 1953, she married Neil Chalklen and
later they moved into a new house at 76
Sawyers Arms Rd opposite the Papanui
Domain.
In the 1970s and early 1980s, Mollie
attended university classes on a part
time basis, eventually graduating with a
Bachelor of Arts in history and linguistics
in 1983.
The 1980s was to be a busy, but successful,
decade in terms of her developing
reputation as a local historian. In 1985,
she completed The Church to the North of
the River Avon, a publication that marked
the 125th jubilee of St Luke the Evangelist.
In 1990, she wrote a centennial publication
for the local Cambrian Society.
The Chalklen children had attended
Papanui High School and her natural interest
in the school was recognised when
the old students’ association invited her to
write a book commemorating the school’s
50th jubilee.
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she could
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her dream
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local history
of Papanui.
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RICHARD
CHALKLEN
The School at the Terminus, published in
1986, was a superb analysis of the school’s
history. It was based on meticulous research
and the skilful use of a wide-range
of relevant sources.
While working on these and other
publications, she chaired the Canterbury
Women’s Regional Committee of the New
Zealand Historic Places Trust, now Heritage
New Zealand.
She was also president, and later patron,
of the Soil and Health Association and
also found time to belong to the Canterbury
Herb Society and the local branch of
the New Zealand Iris Society.
Unfortunately, Mollie did not manage
to achieve two major ambitions.
An analysis of some of her personal papers
recently donated to the Papanui Heritage
Group by her son Richard Chalklen,
makes it obvious that she planned to write
a general history of Papanui.
She was also close to completing a
master’s thesis on the topic of the religious
settlements of North Canterbury.
Unfortunately, in 2005, she suffered a
stroke and found it impossible to complete
these projects.
However, Mollie will be remembered
for her highly-significant contribution as a
local historian and for her whole-hearted
participation in community affairs.
•Thanks to Richard Chalklen for
biographical detail. Copies of the
cited works are in the Macmillan
Brown Research Library, University
of Canterbury
for enquiries, contact Geoff moreton: 021 1066 177
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Tuesday March 28 2017
Tane Apanui
Our People
One man’s bid for train system
Tane Apanui talks to
Noah Graham about his
campaign to gain support
for a railway system that
would run from North
Canterbury through
Papanui and into the city
How has it been trying to
organise the Dash Rail project?
I’m a one-man band, so it’s
been very difficult trying to
organise it. It’s been more than
two years of work getting it
done. The last city council were
a bit more difficult to work with,
whereas the new city council is a
lot better to work with so that’s
been good. I think we’ve elected
the right people.
Why is having a community
railway system in Christchurch
important?
We Kiwis, we’re addicted to
cars. When I was in Australia,
I bought myself a nice Holden
Commodore but then I took
the train and I thought, wow,
this is stress-free. You just jump
on the train. One of the telling
numbers for me that showed
we need it was the suicide rate
in Christchurch has doubled
since the quakes. So I thought
about the amount of stress it
takes to break someone and if
we are adding an extra 10 hours
a week of stress because of the
morning commute, when we
could be sitting on a train using
wi-fi just relaxing before work, I
think it would go a long way to
helping the mindset of the city.
We’re fairly tense at the moment
and we have been for a couple
of years. So putting in a railway
that needs to be done anyway,
is going to help alleviate those
daily stresses.
What are some of the challenges
you have faced while
trying to get this system under
way?
One of the biggest obstructions
I’ve faced when it comes
to putting in rail is people don’t
think it will succeed. But when
you look at modelling for transport,
the No 1 concern is travel
CITY GOALS: Tane Apanui has aspirations to implement a Christchurch community railway
network to turn the city’s transport system into something suitable for the 21st century.
PHOTO: NOAH GRAHAM
time. The train is twice as fast as
a bus and 50 per cent faster than
a car. So when people wonder
why the buses are failing, it’s because
they are too slow. Whereas
if they were to link up with a
main system – this is where
the rail should be a centrepiece
– your whole public transport
system would function better.
At the moment, the buses are
floundering all over the city.
What was it like being a
Hornby Ward candidate last
year and why did you do it?
It was difficult as well. Constituents
base a lot of their trust
on whether they have met you or
not, regardless of what you are
actually like. I would go doorknocking
and people would say
they have already made up their
mind. That was hard. I’m a lucky
person. No-one can achieve anything
without the community
around them. You can’t be successful
without people lifting you
up or putting you in a position to
be successful. I suppose growing
up in a poverty-stricken, broken
home, I managed to get a couple
of lucky breaks. I came over
to Canterbury to play hockey.
Even though I’m a high school
drop-out from a poor family, I
got these really cool opportunities.
As a community, we need to
recognise the people who have
actually helped us get there.
You’ve had a variety of jobs,
including flying a plane, what
was that like?
It’s been a lot of work. I did
eventually find a job when I was
in Australia flying a 1942 de
Havilland tiger moth and it was
cold and miserable because of
the open cockpit. The first five
minutes you are like, wow, and
then it hits you and you’re like,
“you know, this open cockpit
thing is not awesome.” I’ve done
a wee bit of flying, but I didn’t do
a lot in that job, it just didn’t pay
enough. I’ve done more excavator
and operator work I suppose
in scrap steel yards.
Could you tell me a bit about
your family?
We’re all over the place. We’re
not what you’d call a tight family.
I’ve got a sister who is awesome.
She is the coolest sister in
the world. She lived in Christchurch
recently and is the chief
finance officer of CerebralFix.
She bought a house in Westport
and is working in the epic centre
over there and still working for
CerebralFix.
You also represented Canterbury
in under-18 hockey, what
was that like?
I was born and raised in
Greymouth so getting into a
Canterbury side, especially for
hockey, was a big deal. I think
I was one of the first kids ever
from the West Coast to make
the Canterbury side. Then I went
on to play for the Canterbury
under-21s in 2000. We won
both of those tournaments, the
under-18 and the under-21s.
Then, a few years later, I went on
to coach the under-21s and we
won both of those tournaments
in 2004 and 2005 – back-to-back
national tournaments. Playing
for Canterbury was awesome,
and was definitely one of the
highlights of my career.
What was coaching like compared
to playing?
Stressful. Coaching is stressful.
When you’re playing, it’s a
lot more fun. Coaching takes
years off of your life expectancy.
You do meet some cool people
though.
You’ve also worked with deaf
and blind communities in Australia
and New Zealand, how
did you get into that?
I was dating a sign language
interpreter over in Australia, so
I took up sign language. I did a
couple of courses over there and,
whenever I could help out with
the deaf community, I did. I did
a camp where you deal with people
who are both deaf and blind.
If you’ve not seen how deaf and
blind people interact, it’s incredible.
They’re quick and articulate
and if they don’t like you, they let
you know really quick. They’re
incredible people.
If you had spare time, what
would you do?
If I had time to play hockey, I’d
play hockey. I’d go to the gym or
I would play World Of Warcraft.
Actually, the last time I logged
on was probably a month and
a half ago because I’ve been
so flat out organising the train
network.
•Readers opinions on
the proposed railway system,
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Debut for young actor
• By Julia Evans
LAST FRIDAY the curtain
went up for Alex Wilson’s debut
theatre performance.
He’s starring as Benji in
Showbiz’s Priscilla, Queen of
the Desert at the Isaac Theatre
Royal, the production will run
until April 8.
Alex’s
mother Cathy
Wilson said
the opportunity
almost
came out of
nowhere.
It was
Alex Wilson
Alex’s chorale
teacher at
Cobham Intermediate
School who put his
name forward to audition, that
landed him the role.
“I’ve always liked watching the
plays that come to school, now I
get to be in one,” Alex said.
Benji is the son of one of
Priscilla’s main characters, Tick,
who is on a journey back to Alice
Springs but is apprehensive
about introducing his son to his
flamboyant new lifestyle.
The role is key in reinforcing
the message of tolerance and
diversity, Showbiz said.
Alex shares the role with
STAR: 11-year-old Alex Wilson landed his first acting role as
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Ollie Bubb – they’ve
become great friends.
Mrs Wilson said it’s a shame
that after rehearsals the boys will
not see each other again since
they perform for alternate shows.
Alex said that’s to help with
the late nights, but they don’t
worry him too much.
“The hardest part is staying
on top of your lines and remembering
that you’re not the centre
of the scene,” Alex said.
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those who have contributed to
maintaining the garden city image
by beautifying their streets
and gardens.
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attended the event hosted by
the Papanui-Innes Community
Board.
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initiative and have been a collaboration
between the community
boards and the Christchurch
Beautifying Association since
1997.
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FLAME FILES
From kitchen fires to
bathtub shenanigans
Readers respond to
Tane Apanui’s Pledge
Me campaign to have
passenger trains run
from the city through
Papanui and out to North
Canterbury in order to
ease traffic congestion.
• By Mark Thomas – Fire Risk
Management Officer
OVER THE past couple of
weeks, several people have had
the misfortune of having the
Fire Service called to their house
because of a blaze in the kitchen.
At one in Hoon Hay recently,
firefighters had to smash a
window to get into a well-locked
house with a pot on fire on the
stove.
There’s got to be a sinking
feeling when you get the call after
having gone out that there’s a fire
at your house.
I know it’s easy to forget and,
in this case, smoke was the only
cause of damage to the house,
but the possibility of a complete
disaster is certainly there. You’ve
just got to remember to switch
elements off.
A lady in a motorised
wheelchair had the misfortune
of becoming stuck up against a
wall when the control panel for
her scooter failed in Bellbrook
Tce, Shirley. She obviously, and
fortunately, had her phone with
her and had the presence of mind
to call 111.
This wasn’t a fire. It was a call
for help. And the St Albans crew
that responded had to break in to
her house to free her. It’s the sort
of thing firefighters do without
complaint. So well done to the St
Albans crew.
Finally, you know the stainless
steel or brass grill in the plug hole
of your bath? I bet you can’t get
your finger down it, but a small
child can – just.
However, getting their finger
out is another matter. The
Addington crew had to spend
almost an hour dismantling the
bath in Hoon Hay Rd to do it.
There was no injury, just a very
relieved wee fellow when he was
eventually freed.
Karen Kingsford – Love,
love, love this. Just what a progressive
Canterbury should be
shooting for. It would provide
jobs and transportation and get
people out of cars. It has to start
somehow. We don’t want to be
bogged down like Auckland. It’s
really about great planners using
what’s available and identifying
and sourcing (locally if possible)
what’s not. All the great
cities have rail and have had for
years. People want to live and
work where there is great infrastructure.
Cantabrians need to
think about their future and the
generations ahead.
Mark Docherty – What a
fantastic idea. About time the
rail system was put to good use.
Roger Larkins – Unfortunately,
it is largely a feel good
idea. . . to be effective, it needs
to operate frequently and costeffectively.
It also needs to go
to and from places that people
actually travel to. It also needs
tracks that are available for use
at the appropriate times. In
Christchurch, the tracks have
scheduled freight, the stations
don’t meet the general community
needs, the schedule would
be infrequent and the cost of
operation on a per journey basis
will be either very high, or heavily
subsidised.
Andrew Deadman – About
bloody time someone gave this
a shot.
Nicky Gibson – About time
we had some sort of rail service
back, just back from Australia
and, wow, the trains are the way
to go for sure. Come on New
Zealand, bring our train service
back.
Christine Mottram – They
should bring the railway station
into the centre of Christchurch
near the bus terminal so people
can get off the train and catch a
bus to where they need to go like
in Auckland. For people coming
in from North Canterbury and
Rolleston, it would save some
of the traffic congestion on the
motorway.
Jeff Bell – This is a case of
shutting the gate after the horse
has bolted. For years, places like
Kaiapoi had a railway station
with ample parking available –
now there is housing there.
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Teen track cyclist tops age group
• By Andrew King
ST MARGARET’S College
student Jenna Borthwick was
crowned under-15 champion
at the age group national track
championships in Cambridge
this month.
Her stunning effort of three
wins and a second place helped
take the 13-year-old from Ashburton
to the title.
“I am so proud and pretty
excited,” she said.
Competing with the Mid-
South Canterbury team, she
won the 5K points race, 1500m
scratch race and 750m derby and
was very close to winning the
500m time trial.
In 2016, Borthwick won the
1500m scratch and 750m derby
races and was third in the 500m
time trial.
Growing up in Ashburton, her
love of cycling came from her
father, who got her into the sport
at the Tinwald Velodrome, when
she was four.
“I started getting competitive
when I was 13 . . . I would really
like to make a career out of it,”
she said.
Her team was helped out by
four-time national road race
champion Hayden Roulston, who
is also from Ashburton.
“He was so good at working
with us on plans and our warmup.
He is such a professional,” she
said.
It was her first time competing
in the North Island and the taste
SPORTS
of it has left her wanting more.
“I am looking forward to getting
into next season . . . I have
been given a two-week break by
my coach and then I will start
hitting the road again,” she said.
PEDAL POWER: Jenna
Borthwick won the under-15
title at the age group national
track championships in
Cambridge.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
Student builds towards a career in triathlon
• By Andrew King
ST ANDREW’S College
student Saxon Morgan won the
Canterbury secondary schools
triathlon championships last
week at Scarborough ahead of
great friend and rival Zachary
Taylor.
Morgan, 16, completed the
350m swim, 9km bike and 3km
run in 31min 57.6sec. He finished
50sec ahead of Christchurch
Boys’ High School student
Taylor to come first overall in
the under-19 category.
Taylor’s brother, William,
came third in the overall standings,
but first in the under-14
individual category and only
24sec behind his older brother.
“Zac (Taylor) was my main
competition in the race and we
both got into clear water in the
swim and then he tried to pull
away on the bike, but I matched
his pace and surged in my run
to take the win,” Morgan said.
He said he and Taylor do a
lot of training together and it is
good to have that competitiveness
between mates.
All competitors start the race
at the same time, but when they
finish, they are separated off
into individual categories arranged
by age.
Morgan is looking to make a
career out of triathlon, and will
head to Europe with his family
in April for four months.
“While I am over there, I will
do a lot of training and compete
in a few races to see if I like it,”
he said.
He spends about 15 hours
a week training – three hours
running, four on the bike and
four in the pool and ocean.
Before he heads overseas,
Morgan is focusing on the
upcoming New Zealand
schools triathlon national
championships on Thursday in
Wanganui.
“I feel like I am ready for the
nationals after this win. I’m
feeling confident,” he said.
Overall results
First: Saxon Morgan, St
Andrew’s, 31min 57.6sec
Second: Zachary Taylor,
Christchurch Boys, 32min
47.6sec
Third: William Taylor,
Christchurch Boys, 33 min
11.4sec
Fourth: Sola Kuwasaki,
Cashmere High School,
33min 23.6sec
SPENT: St Andrew’s College
student Saxon Morgan showed
a clean pair of heels to win the
Canterbury secondary schools
triathlon championships last week.
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SCHOOLS
Bishopdale School pupils
train with Crusaders stars
Ryan Crotty and Michael Alaalatoa from the Crusaders visited Bishopdale School
recently. A few children were chosen to take part in a training session with them and
received a small goody bag.
COACHING: Crusaders Michael Alaalatoa and Ryan Crotty
coached Bishopdale School pupil Rylley Dalton when they
visited the school.
RUGBY: Children from years 5 and 6 with deputy principal Tim Morgan and Crusaders Ryan
Crotty and Michael Alaalatoa.
App will keeps students in touch with Mairehau High
• By Julia Evans
MAIREHAU HIGH School
students Kees Gifford-Whanau
and Michael Scanlan are excited
about keeping in touch with
their school through its new
app.
The app is set to be released in
the coming weeks.
School deputy principal
Rebecca Swanson said the idea
came after a staff discussion
about how to make it easier for
parents and the community to
find out more information about
the school.
“With society’s ever increasing
reliance on mobile devices, we
thought an app was the perfect
option,” she said.
Another driver was the
unreliability of phone
lines during earthquakes –
specifically motivated by the
aftermath of the Kaikoura
earthquake, which interrupted
NCEA and scholarship exams.
“Our app will help mitigate
any similar situations in the
future, when it’s crucial for
information to go to a lot of
people, quickly,” Ms Swanson
said.
Alerts can be sent to all users
with key information or even
just to certain groups.
“When you download it,
you can subscribe to different
alert groups, whether it be a
TECH: Mairehau High
students Kees
Gifford-Whanau and
Michael Scanlan will be
able to stay connected
with their school using its
new app.
sports team, a year level or a
scholarship study group.”
The app was developed in
conjunction with Snapp Mobile
and has other features, which
include parents being able to
send in absences, contact school
staff, sync with the school events
calendar, daily notices and
newsletters.
The school is excited to launch
the app to the community and
Ms Swanson said it hopes to
strengthen its relationships
with families and students even
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SCHOOLS
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REBUTTING: Rangi
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student Maddi Halliday
has been selected for
the Canterbury schools’
debating team. Maddi
and her team mates
will compete at the
national championships
in Wellington on May
26-28.
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Mairehau teen impresses
at military, police camp
A MAIREHAU teen has won
the top award at a New Zealand
Defence Force and police camp.
Benjamin Larsen, 17, took
home the overall merit award
at the Blue Light life skills camp
held at the New Zealand Defence
Force base in Burnham.
Blue Light life skills coordinator
Amelia Adcock said
camp staff felt Benjamin was
the most improved student and
had excelled during the four-day
camp.
The camp provides 14 to
17-year-olds from throughout
the South Island the opportunity
to build self-respect, respect for
others, teamwork and problemsolving
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Snippets in the Library, a free after-school
science programme in libraries across the city.
There will be fun activities and new topics each
week. This week will be the ‘it’s a gas’ workshop.
Qualified educators will lead children through
interactive activities to stimulate and grow their
interest in science. The programme will run from
3.30-4.30pm at the Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys
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Community Art Sale
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General Painting Course
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Scrabble Club
Wednesday, 3.30-4.30pm
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friendly group. All materials
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Shirley Library, 36 Marshland
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Orchestral Extravaganza
Wednesday, 7.30pm
Featuring orchestras from
Christ’s College, St Margaret’s
College and Rangi Ruru Girls’
School. Admission is free and
there is no booking required.
Christ’s College Assembly Hall,
Rolleston Ave, Christchurch
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Knit and Yarn
Friday, 10.30-noon
Take your knitting needles
along and enjoy a chat with
others as you knit. This session
is for anyone who loves to knit
or who wants to learn.
Papanui Library, 35 Langdons
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Card Club
Friday, 1.30-3.30pm
This weekly club meets every
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Shirley Library, 36 Marshland
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Portrait Painting Workshop
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looking after your dental needs
Fendalton Dental Surgery, on the Idris
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community as well as the wider Christchurch
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Dentists Keith Chiang and Zohnia
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offer a complete range of dental and oral
care services, all in a very calm and relaxed
environment. “We listen carefully to what
our patients tell us so we can address each of
their dental problems and help them achieve
good oral health,” says Keith.
A major component of Keith’s work is
under IV sedation, which is available for
people that are very nervous about visiting
the dentist. He has performed more than
2000 Intravenous sedation procedures and
the clinic is equipped with the latest advanced
equipment for sedation monitoring. He has
a special interest in Oral Surgery, Implants
and Intra venous sedation.
For people with damaged or missing teeth,
Zohnia will discuss with them the options
of having crowns, permanent implants or
dentures fitted, all of which have the added
advantage of helping clients regain their
functional bite as well as improve their
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has helped deal with most common
dental issues in her patients.
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clients on how to look after their
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why people lose their teeth, the dentists
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gum disease in pregnant women can mean
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and tooth decay. By visiting the hygienist
regularly, gum problems can be prevented,
and consequently tooth decay as well as
more serious health issues can be avoided.
Fendalton Dental Surgery will soon add to
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Beautifully presented with a large living
room opening onto your own private
courtyard that is bathed in sunshine. With
three bedrooms and the bonus of either a
large fourth bedroom or studio/office there
is room for a family or flatmates.
A double garage with internal access will
let you put your cars away safely for the
night plus there is room for two cars in
front of the garage as well.
Designed for easy living with just enough
garden to potter in but not enough to
destroy your enjoyment of the weekend.
Open Home Dates: Saturday 1 April
1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. See you at the open
home or to arrange a private viewing
of this property call Debbie Pettigrew
from Harcourts Grenadier Beckenham
(Licensed Agent REAA 2008) now on 337
1316 or 027 777 0411
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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Community Events
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Trades & Services
Trades & Services
Trades & Services
ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS, If you
want to have a drink thats
your business. If you want
to stop, we can help. Phone
0800 229-6757
Computers
ALL
YOUR
COMPUTER
WORRIES SOLVED!
*$30.00 off your first
service with this coupon!*
No problem too big or
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business networks. PC
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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
Half Price Sale
from $5 per mtre
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
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
REntal
Free Delivery
and Installation
Terms and conditions apply
NEED A
FRIDGE • WASHER
TV • FURNITURE ?
Call Mr Rental - 0800 111 313
Visit www.mrrental.co.nz
123 Blenheim Road, Riccarton
Open Monday to Saturday
Personals
GENTLEMAN
would like to find a social
sexual sincere, hottie
to generate warmth and
compatibility for winter
months ahead
0276594425
IS THERE A
lady in the city who would
like
to be spoiled and have
some quality male
company.
A single well presented
lady slimmish and tallish
who has a bubbly warm
friendly personality.
You would be mature
and have family off your
hands,
and is ready for the next
phase of your life.
I am a 5ft 11 ,95kg slim
to athletic witty fun and
generous
professional guy,
single living on own in
Avonhead.
Write to me: Andy P.O
Box 1919 Christchurch.
A photo would be
appreciated. All replies
answered.
MAN
on his own seeks female
on own
to compare notes why we
are in this position,
and maybe to do something
about it 3583634
MAN SEEKS vibrant and
energetic tall slender lady
40 to 60
as partner for dancing..
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MAN SEEKS vibrant and
energetic tall slender lady
40 to 60
as partner for dancing..
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Trades & Services
GARAGE CARPET
You’ll be amazed at what a multi-purpose room
your garage becomes when you add carpet and it
only costs around $35m2.
Part of the Protecta Coatings Group
We only use New Zealand made,
100% UV resistant specialised carpet.
We also paint garage and workshop floors.
www.protectafloorings.co.nz
Call now 021 488 025
Trades & Services
DEADLINE
31 st March!
We can help you with:
Payroll
Accounts
Trades & Services
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
kitchen renovation
Kitchen looking tired?
Revitalize with new colour at a
fraction of replacement cost
• Alterations & Hardware available
• Laminated Kitchens no problem
• ‘On Site’ finishing available
• Over 20 years experience
• Free Quotes with no obligation
• All Joinery & Furniture repair & Spraycoatings
PABLO’S PAINTWORKS
27 Birmingham Drive, Middleton
03 338 6280 | 021 541 323
pablospaints@xtra.co.nz
www.pablospaintworks.co.nz
Compliance
Tax Returns
We come to you!
www.expressbookkeeping.co.nz
Trades & Services
painter
Price Family
Painters Ltd
Interior/Exterior
Wallpapering/Painting
Gib Stopping
Free Quotes
EQC Opt Out
Fletcher Accredited
Project Management
HEAT PUMP
CLEANING
$79.00
(Autumn Special)
Indoor and Outdoor units
Save money - don’t have
a poorly performing
heat pump
New units, repairs and
electrical work
0800 AA HEAT
0800 22 4328
& 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
Phone: Morton 021 667 444
Email: mortonprice@xtra.co.nz
www.pricefamilypainters.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
PLUMBER
Michael
Gale
Plumbing Ltd
PROMPT SERVICE
For all
Plumbing
•Roofing/
spouting
•Maintenance
•Installations
8790441AA
Small work
no problem
Ph 364 7080 (24 hour)
Mob 027 438 3943
Lawns, Gardens
& Home Cleaning
9185885AA
Free Quotes
Professional, personalised
service. Regular &
one-offs. Fixed price.
Ph: 377-5814
For all your property and
cleaning requirements
Trained, insured & security
screened owner/operators
Multi-award winning
systems & Franchises
Franchises Available
www.fviphomeservices.co.nz
EQC CASH SETTLEMENT
We will re-scope your property to ensure
you have been paid in full to cover all
your repair costs.
None of the properties that we have
re-scoped so far has been paid the
correct amount to repair their damage.
EXAMPLES
•Yaldhurst Road Initially $3,800 after our
re-scope payment received $46,320
•Wairakei Road Initially $7,575 after our
re-scope payment received $38,182
•Prossers Road Initially $19,827 after our
re-scope payment received $60,273
•Kaplan Avenue Initially $859 after our
re-scope payment received $34,931
•Liverton Crescent Initially $11,000 after our
re-scope payment received $29,842
•Dalkeith Street Initially $5,000 after our
re-scope payment received $8,945
• We have re-scoped 50 properties who have been under
paid for their repairs.
• Have your initial repairs failed?
• Did you receive your full entitlement?
• Do not pay your excess until all repairs are completed.
• General under payments are: Asbestos testing and
exterior lead paint, peeling wallpaper, cracking in exterior
plaster not repaired correctly.
For re-scoping and all earthquake repairs
including painting and redecorating.
Enquire now Phone 021-667-444
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
GLAZING
Stephen Thom
Glazing 2012 Ltd.
(Under New Management)
• Mirrors
• New Glazing
• Pet Door
Specialists
• Frameless
Showers
• Splashbacks
WE CAN DO YOUR
WORK NOW
9155874AA
ALL BROKEN
WINDOWS
Phone Cushla
03 352 6225
or 027 352 6225
Trades & Services
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
Trades & Services
BUILDER
For all building work
but specialist in bathroom
renovations, 30 yrs
experience, with service
and integrity. Free Quotes.
Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or
0274 367-067.
BUILDER
LICENSED, available for
all aspects of building.
Please call 027 241-7471
or 335-0265
CARRIER
Local, experienced,
friendly, trade-me
purchases, single items
to truck loads, furniture
to whatever, removals &
trade deliveries a specialty.
Ph GEH 341-5069
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CARPET & VInyL
LAyIng
Repairs, uplifting,
relaying, restretching,
E mail jflattery@xtra.
co.nz,
ph 0800 003 181
or 027 2407416
CARPET CLEAnIng
and free deodorising,
3 rooms & hallway
from $59, over 20 yrs
experience ph 027 220-
2256
CHIMnEy SWEEP
Txt 027 669 4681 lve
msge 359 6970 Nor West
area only $50
DRAInLAyER
Reg, all types, inclds soak
holes, 20yrs exp. ph 028
408-0121
ECO HOME CLEAnIng
Experienced in commercial
and private premises. I
have a current POLICE
CHECK available to
view and reference from
a business owner. Eco
store products used and
provided if desired $25hr.
Jo 0273204379
ELECTRICIAn
REgISTERED
for all electrical
installations & repairs Ph
03 322 4209 or 021 026
73375
FURnITURE
REMOVALS
Large Trucks $95 +
GST per hour 7 day NZ
wide, packing & moving,
Professional Company,
Professional Service.
Canterbury Relocations
Ltd. ph 0800 359 9313
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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Trades & Services
Trades & Services
Trades & Services
Tuition
Public Notices
GAS
PLUMBING,DRAINAGE
& HEATING. 24/7
service. Ph Mike Cairns
Gas & Plumbing 021 132
8929 or 03 326 7949
OVEN CLEANING
Professional cleans
$50.00. Gift Vouchers
avail. Phone 0800 683-
6253 or 027 228-0025
PAINTING
Decorating Wingfields
Contracting, all interior
& exterior painting & all
forms of interior plastering
& jib fixing, ph Mark 021
171-1586 or 355-5994
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
PAINTER
Available, All aspects in
painting. Very competitive
in roofs and fences. Please
call 027 241-7471 or 335-
0265
PLASTERER
Gib Stopping, Small
job specialty. 30 + years
experience. Ring 0800
387-369
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
co.nz
SHOE REPAIRS
johnmill@ihug.
Belfast engraving.Shoe
repairs,key cutting &
engraving.(10 yrs exp)683
Main North Rd
ph 027 3113423
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.
TILER
25 yrs exp.All aspects of
tiling professionally done.
Ph Greg 027 434 9160
TREE WORK
Hedge trimming, stump
grinding, rubbish removed,
small job specialty Ph
Andrew 03 322-8341 or
027 435-8759
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
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
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
Piano
Raewyn Clegg
Registered Teacher of
Piano and Theory of
Music.
29 Lancewood Drive
Halswell
Ph 322-9377
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
Public Notices
Weka Pass Railway
Waipara, North Canterbury
We are RUNNING
SUNDAY 2nd APRIL
Running 1st & 3rd
Sunday of every month
Phone 0800wekapass
Depart Glenmark Station
11.30am & 2.00pm
www.wekapassrailway.co.nz
Burnside High
School
Board of Trustees
Casual Vacancy for
an elected trustee
A casual vacancy
has occurred on the
board of trustees for
an elected parent
representative.
The board has resolved
under section 105
of the Education
Act 1989 to fill the
vacancy by selection.
If ten percent or more
of eligible voters on
the school roll ask the
board, within 28 days
of this notice being
published, to hold a
by-election to fill the
vancy, then a
by-election will be held.
Any eligible voter
who wishes to ask
the board to hold a
by-election should
write to:
The Chair
Board of Trustees
Burnside High School
Greers Road
PO Box 29677
Christchurch 8540
by: 20th April.
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE
Phone for further details
(03) 379 1100
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Nothing but the hard hitting hits
from these legendary acts
‘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
RACECOURSE HOTEL
& Motorlodge
118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn,
Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150
www.racecoursehotel.co.nz
MADSEN Promotions return to the Hornby
Workingmens Club this Saturday 1st April with
another outstanding evening’s entertainment.
Based in Nelson, Paul Madsen and company
have been delivering top class shows, both
nationally and internationally, for nearly two
decades. eir shows are always well received at the
Hornby WMC.
Forthcoming e Super Star Show has been
delighting audiences around New Zealand for the
past 15 years. Performances have included opening
of Super Rugby games, to TV appearances
including TVNZ’s hit show ‘Stars In Your Eyes’,
through to corporate events, Chartered Club
circuits and theatre appearances, not to mention a
couple of stints in Las Vegas.
“e Super Star Show is ten separate shows
packed into one,” said Paul Madsen. “Full of hits
with heaps of costume changes we cover super stars
such as BeeGees, Eagles, Elvis, Neil Diamond,
Jersey Boys, through to Queen and many more.
Nothing but the hard hitting hits from these
legendary acts.”
e Super Star Show starring Paul Madsen and
band appears at the Hornby Workingmens Club
this Saturday 1st April.
Tickets $20 on sale now at the club office, phone
349 9026. 8pm start.
CAFE
open from 11am
TAB & Gaming
Function Facilities
HOUSIE
Tues, Thurs, Sat
SHUTTLE
Tues - Sat
LIVE MUSIC WITH
BOBBY
BROWN
7PM THIS FRIDAY
in Whitfords Bar
WHAT’S ON
Open 7 Days from 5.30pm
LIVE MUSIC WITH
BOTTLE
JACKS
7PM THIS SATURDAY
in Sports Bar
NOW SERVING
available
from
9am
Breakfast
HAPPY
HOUR
5PM - 7PM
DAILY
Lunch & Dinner
All you can eat, 7 days
Bookings Essential
PH 386 0088
fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurant www.gardenhotel.co.nz
Live Music:
Rhonda Campbell
6PM.FRI.31 MAR
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
30th April
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
SORRY, RESTAURANT
FULLY BOOKED
Friday 31 March
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-2pm
202 Marine Parade
Ph 388-9416
Members, guests and affiliates welcome
H ORNBY
WORKINGMEN’S
CLUB
«WHAT'S ON«
SATURDAY 1 APRIL
4.30PM
ANDY GILMOUR
8PM
A&P duo
ANTHONY & PETER
SATURDAY 1 APRIL, 8PM
(UPSTAIRS)
MADSEN PROMOTIONS
PRESENTS
BEE GEES, EAGLES, QUEEN
SUPERSTAR SHOW
feat. PAUL MADSEN & BAND
Tickets $20 at club office.
«COMING UP«
FRIDAY 21 APRIL, 8PM
THE TONER SISTERS
with special guests
TOM SHARPLIN & REMEDY
COUNTRY & RnR
Tickets $20 at club office.
Hornby WMC, 17 Carmen Rd,
Hornby. Phone 03 349 9026
www.hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz
Members, guests & affiliates welcome
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