Nor'West News: April 25, 2017

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12 Tuesday April 25 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi Driven NOR’WEST NEWS Sharp price for Subaru Impreza • Price – Subaru Impreza, $29,990 • Dimensions – Length, 4460mm; width, 1775mm; height, 1480mm • Configuration – Four-cylinder, four-wheel-drive, 1995cc, 115kW, 196Nm, continuously variable automatic. • Performance – 0-100km/h, 9.3sec • Fuel usage – 6.6l/100km Name our new retirement village and be in to WIN $500 A brand new Summerset Retirement Village is coming soon to Casebrook, joining other villages around the country including Summerset in the Orchard (Hastings), Summerset at the Course (Wellington) and Summerset by the Ranges (Levin). We’re asking you to help come up with a name for our new retirement community. We’re looking for a name that will give our village a sense of place, reflecting the Cavendish Road location – and of course the name should contain the word ‘Summerset’. Inspire us with your name for our new village and you might win $500 – plus you’ll always know that it was you who named the place a community will soon call home. How to enter: • Competition entries to be emailed to danielle.hallett@summerset.co.nz or mailed to Danielle Hallett, Summerset Group, PO Box 5187, Wellington 6140 or call 03 741 3340 • Competition entry must contain your proposed village name, along with your name, address and daytime phone number. • The winner will receive a $500 voucher for a store of their choice. • The judges’ decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. • Entries close 5pm, 5 May 2017. Winners will be advised by 19 May 2017. • By Ross Kiddie THIRTEEN YEARS ago I guided an acquaintance into a new car, it was a Subaru Impreza and it was a car which was priced at $25,000 with four-wheel-drive and 2-litre engine. My friend still has that car and it has now travelled faultfree over 200,000km, scheduled maintenance has been the only service cost. I remember writing at the time how much of a bargain that car was, and if finances at the time had allowed, I may well have purchased an Impreza as well. Well, nothing has changed, I still can’t afford a new car and now Subaru has another new Impreza available at a budget price. For just $5000 more than the new price in 2004, the newgeneration model represents amazing value, and it is stacked with value features, items which you wouldn’t ordinarily expect in a budget car. The new generation model gets Eye-sight driver assist technology, a camera-based system which is linked to adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, pre-collision assist and pedestrian avoidance. Other features for comfort and convenience include automatic stop-start as a fuel saving measure, keyless entry and ignition, Apple Car Play and Android Auto capability, along with the usual features modern cars include as a matter of course. The new Impreza still has the traditional 2-litre, flat-four (boxer) engine. It has been developed to a point where it is state-of-the-art in terms of power outputs, emission control and fuel efficiency. In terms of figures, the quad-camshaft unit is rated at 115kW and 196Nm, while a 6.6-litre per 100km/h (42mpg) combined cycle fuel usage average is claimed by Subaru. Drive is channelled to all four wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission. Not only does the four-wheel-drive system alleviate the fear of grip loss on loose surfaces, there is a lot of natural grip supplied on the seal, the Impreza has handling ability which is unrealistic for this class of car. In the first instance, grip is supplied by 205/50 x 17in Turanza tyres, and even though they aren’t Bridgestone’s sport specification rubber, the tyres have prodigious grip. If you add in a flat and controlled body balance and drive channelled constantly through to all wheels, the handling balance is biased towards sporty. That comes without the springs and dampers being overly firmed, ride quality is still paramount to the Subaru way of manufacture. Power is directed freely through the transmission. In this form the Impreza doesn’t get the turbocharging system of its WRX stablemates, but it is an honest, punchy engine. In my introduction I mentioned the high level of specification. Another useful feature are the steering wheel-mounted paddles which the driver can use to initiate ratio changes within the CVT system. There’s also a sequential system at the main gearshift lever itself, but as a driver you can be lured into a sporty sensation if you utilise the paddles. However, first and foremost, the Impreza caters for the family unit. While sedans are fast losing popularity, I’m still a bit of a fan and I’m quite smitten with Subaru product; together I’d be sold on the Impreza in this form. On-board comfort is high and space for three rear occupants isn’t compromised by compact exterior dimensions. Subaru’s line-up isn’t extensive, but the company is far more than a global niche market player. All of the models offered here are functional and practical, each designed for a different role. The Impreza is there to tempt as an entry level car into the brand. Just like my friend, those who do choose to buy Subaru will be rewarded with reliability, functionality and a high level of safety, much of the latter attributed to the stability and grip four-wheel-drive offers. You’d had better be quick, though, from what I’ve heard through industry sources the Impreza in this form is only available in limited numbers and is selling fast. www.summerset.co.nz Love the life SUM0463 SUBARU IMPREZA: Stacked with value features..
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi Tuesday April 25 2017 13 Alphabet Treasure Hunt Wednesday, all day Drop in to the library to challenge children’s alphabetical detective skills. Can you find the letter Z? Free entry, Redwood Library, 339 Main North Rd Daft Disguises Wednesday, all day Children can get their picture taken wearing one of the disguises, or go along with your own. Free entry, Shirley Library, 36 Marshland Rd Invisible Ink Messages and Secret Code Breakers Wednesday, 10.30-11.30am Children will learn how to write messages that no one else can see and find different codes to send and receive secret messages. They will make different spy ciphers and keep their messages hidden from prying eyes. Part of the Christchurch City Libraries holiday activities. Free entry, Papanui Library, 35 Langdons Rd Fun with Animals Thursday, 11am-noon Animates is hosting some exciting activities to keep the kids entertained. Children can LAwyERS We have over 40 years’ experience to assist you with… • Buying and Selling Houses and Commercial Property • Wills, Trusts and Estate matters • All issues facing you and your business; • Employment Law matters; • Traffic matters; • Advice regarding Retirement Villages • General Legal Advice on all matters Call John, Brendan or Andrew today 03 366 8996 Email. lawyers@mclegal.co.nz Airport Business Park 92 Russley Road, Christchurch 8042 Email julia.evans@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Wednesday learn everything they need to know about rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice. The sessions are a great way to help children develop the skills they need to be nurturing pet parents. Each child will receive a certificate. No booking required, but make sure you get in early. Free entry, Animates Papanui, 459 Papanui Rd Go Well Group – Play Rummikub Thursday, 1-3pm Go along to Fendalton Library and play Rummikub. The game is an exciting, interactive strategy game that will test your wits. Free entry, Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd, Fendalton Knit ’n’ 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. Free entry, Papanui Library, 35 Langdons Rd, Papanui Flash Fiction Friday, 1.30-3.30pm If you’re interested in writing and can wrote short stories under 200 words you can go to the Discover this unique Emporium Plus a unique range of gifts, homewares and water features. Crafted candles a speciality! 722 Marshlands Road Top end Styx Ph: 03 323 9781 www.hitchingpost.co.nz New Zealand Secondary Schools Symphony Orchestra concert will be an excellent opportunity to introduce those new to symphonic music to the power, energy and vibrancy of the symphony orchestra in a short one-hour programme. It will introduce the NZSSSO 2017 programme of 105 students from 46 schools around New Zealand. Conducted by Natalia Raspopova, the programme will include a selection of the works students have been preparing over the six-day orchestral course. Friday from 5pm and Saturday from 7pm – entry is $5 at the Charles Luney Auditorium at St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester St. library to write some fast flash fiction. Suitable for ages 13 to 18 but registration is required. Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd, Fendalton Guinea Pigs on Show Saturday, 10am-2pm Enter your pet guinea pig in the public show to win categories including fastest Easter and fancy dress. Come early to see the pedigree guinea pigs judged in their show. Gold coin entry, St Paul’s Anglican Church, 1 Harewood Rd, Papanui Providing Custom Framing of all Artworks Gallery Space with large Range of Original work Including CHCH Scenes, L/Edition Prints, Posters Photography & Sporting Memorabilia 6 Main North Road | Ph 352 7594 (Next to SBS Bank) www.artworkspictureframing.co.nz VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION LOCATION Drawing Classes Monday, 10-11.30am Things are getting creative in April, a six week drawing skills course has begun. The course will finish with a group exhibition at the centre. Over six weeks participants will learn some basic skills that will enable them to gain confidence. The course will introduce different mediums such as pencil, charcoal, graphite, coloured pencil, pen, felt and ink. It is open to anyone who wants to attend. Phone 382 0350 for more information. St Albans Community Centre, 1049 Colombo St, St Albans Scrabble Club Wednesday, 11am-noon No obligation, just go along whenever you can and join the friendly group. 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