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10 Tuesday April 4 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi NOR’WEST NEWS News Roydvale parking limit frustrates parents A THREE-MINUTE parking restriction outside Roydvale School has drawn criticism from parents who say they do not have enough time to safely drop their children off. Principal Jenny Washington and parent Christopher Alexander expressed their dissatisfaction with the current parking restrictions on Juniper Pl. The school has parking issues due to the number of businesses in the vicinity. However, parents have told Mrs Washington they find the three-minute restriction unreasonable, as it does not allow time for them to park, collect their child and return to the car. Mr Alexander said it was not appropriate for a primary school as, unlike a high school, most parents have to go inside to collect their children. He said it increased congestion outside the school and reduced pupil safety when they have to walk out by themselves or cross extra roads to get to cars parked further away. However, last week a recommendation from city council staff prompted the Fendalton-Waimairi- Harewood Community Board to retain the three-minute restriction. The school had proposed a 20-minute restriction, but city council staff said it would be too hard to enforce. The restrictions were introduced in 2012 in consultation with the former principal. Interest in former Fletcher EQR site • By Julia Evans SPORTING AND theatrical community groups are interested in taking up tenancy at an empty property in Mairehau. Former president of Westminster Sports Inc Rob Smith, alongside Graeme Spinks, of the Christchurch School of Judo, and Giles Wood, president of Riccarton Players, made a deputation to the Papanui-Innes Community Board about the future use of 280 Westminster St. Mr Smith proposed the council-owned building be tenanted out so the groups could turn it into a hub for community organisations. “Suitable spaces are hard to come by,” said Mr Spinks. Their goal is to maximise the use of the building like what has occurred at the Phillipstown Community Hub, where Riccarton Players is temporarily practicing. After Fletcher EQR vacated the building in 2015, the city council looked for expressions of interest in leasing it. Westminster Sports was the only interested party at the time, but Mr Smith said it fell through because Westminster Sports couldn’t commit to the $15,000 it was going to take to get the building fit for use. The community board is waiting for a report back about the property from city council staff but supports the proposal. Young cricketer gets help pursuing Black Caps dream CRICKET MAD Finn Bradshaw-Waugh has been given new gear to help him continue chasing his dream of playing for New Zealand. The 12-year-old Heaton Normal Intermediate School pupil is in his second year playing for Old Boys Collegians, based at Elmwood Park. Finn was a recipient of the ANZ dream delivery, which provided the cricket gear. The dream delivery KEEN CRICKETER: Finn Bradshaw-Waugh, 12, has won some new cricket gear, courtesy of the ANZ dream delivery programme. HUB: Community groups hope to make this property on Westminster St their home. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN programme provides an opportunity for cricketers of all ages and levels to have their personal cricket dream realised. Finn is a keen all-rounder with an eye for wicketkeeping like his hero, Black Cap BJ Watling. After watching Grant Elliott hit the winning six against South Africa in the 2015 Cricket World Cup semi-final, Finn’s said his goal has been to make the OBC colts side. “Finn is crazy about cricket and he dreams of being the opening batsman or wicketkeeper for the Black Caps in the future,” his mother Sarah said. “His enthusiasm and energy is contagious. He has even managed to convert his Irish father to follow the great game.” He applied for a little help from ANZ to secure some new gear and last week he was surprised when he was hand-delivered a heap of cricket gear to ensure he can continue to work towards his goals. “We are proud to have been supporting cricket at all levels from grass roots to elite in New Zealand for 19 years,” said Sue McGregor, ANZ head of sponsorship and corporate marketing. “We know sometimes all you need is just that little bit of extra help to achieve your dreams, so we are committed to helping as many cricket fans as we can.” Normal retail $8.50 Tuesday 4 April - Wednesday 12 April 2017 9am-5pm
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