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14 Tuesday July 11 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi NOR’WEST NEWS News Water the only way to read poem • By Julia Evans SAMANTHA Jory-Smart’s literary work is now part of the city’s history. But her poem, A Promise, can only be seen when it’s wet. The Burnside High School student was asked to write the poem to feature on one of the central city laneways. The Mollett St block of the South Frame was recently opened by Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner. It features a pounamu built into the pavement. But it is more importantly the home to the country’s first raining poetry installation. Samantha’s poem has been printed onto the pavement in invisible chemical spray that only reveals itself when wet. She said the poem came from a mix of wanting to include Maori culture, a tale about the mataī tree, and create a sense of Christchurch’s regrowth. “It’s amazing to contribute to Christchurch and be a part of the rebuild,” Samantha said. Mrs Wagner helped Samantha unveil the poem by pouring water from a watering can over it. She said it was exciting Mollett TALENT: Sixteen-year-old Burnside High student Samantha Jory-Smart’s poetry and art will become part of the city’s history. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER St was the country’s first raining poetry installation. “For the first time, I suddenly get a feeling of what the city is going to look like,” Mrs Wagner said. When completed in 2019, the South Frame’s pavements and laneways will span seven blocks in the central city. The Promise The Mataī tree grows astride Kahikatea, Tōtara watching over. Black pine and white pine clustered, unfold together, peel into the sky as does Mollett Street: soul encased in heartwood sapwood stripped away. Ruia taitea kia tū ko taikākā anake. The wood is forged with channels for the rain, its branches arch to embrace us all for a thousand years a promise. Discover Christchurch’s best priced pet accommodation • Grooming cats and dogs • Daycare - all breeds • Long stay/ short stay Call now to book in your fur baby - inspections welcome anytime! Marian College aLameDa kenneLs & cattery 271 Dyers Road | Ph 384 1297 www.alameda.nz BUILD. PLAY. CREATE! Build a fort, make a maze... let your imagination run wild in The Palms Pop Up Playground! 10 July – 21 July, Outside Kmart * Shop online with the in store special prices! Discount code: Goat themohairstore *Terms and Conditions Apply. Corner Marshland & New Brighton Rd, Shirley thepalms.co.nz TPS30756 140 Colombo Street, Beckenham Phone 03 943 1639 www.themohairstore.co.nz
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi Tuesday July 11 2017 15 Further $45k signed off for Plunket rooms • By Julia Evans A FURTHER $45,000 has been allocated for repairs to the Redwood Plunket rooms. Originally budgeted at $30,000, the quote was then upped to $75,000 for the rooms to be repaired for community use. Papanui city councillor Mike Davidson said it Mike Davidson was a “big win” for the Northcote and Redwood area. “This is not much money in the grand scheme of what we’re going to achieve in the community,” Cr Davidson said. Still Pedalling! Full Workshop Services: • WOF’s • Service Checks • Wheel Alignment • Brakes • Clutches • Tyres etc All makes & models However, Mayor Lianne Dalziel is sceptical whether repairing the old building is in the city council’s best interests. She said it was a challenge to make the decision as the city council was not provided with a detailed report. Ms Dalziel said the repairs would only get the building to 67 per cent of the new building standard. “It will still be old, still be unimproved and still be poorly insulated. It has old services and contains significant inherent maintenance issues,” she said. The building will be home to a social worker, who is being funded by the Papanui-Innes Community Board. Cr Davidson said the Plunket rooms are in an ideal location next to the Redwood Library. They will also be used as a community gathering space. A research report from city council staff has shown that a lot of young people feel unsafe in local parks around Northcote and Redwood. “(The area) lacks neighbourhood space for people to come together and the younger generations feel unsafe in the parks due to drugs and gang involvement in the area,” he said. The city council approved the additional funding in the 2017- 18 Annual Plan. MUSIC: St Margaret’s College chamber choir has made it to the national finals of the Big Sing. Only 24 choirs from around the country have been selected. The finale takes place in Wellington from August 24 to 26. FLAME FILES Fire Service’s new look • By Mark Thomas - specialist fire investigator THE NEW Zealand Fire Service disappeared last Saturday. It ceased to exist. Fire and Emergency New Zealand began life in its place. It’s what we’ll be called into the future. What’s the reason? Until now, there have effectively been two fire services in the country. Those that covered urban settlements, towns and cities, and those that tackled mainly wildfire in more rural settings. To a certain extent, the boundaries were blurred and we generally co-operated as much as we could. The new Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act combines us into a single organisation, still with distinct urban and rural sides but working side by side. It’s got to be better. As far as most New Zealanders go, there won’t be any change whatsoever except the fire trucks that respond to your emergency might have different stickers on the side. For those of us in the new organisation, there’s some learning of new legislation but essentially it’s business as usual. Christchurch had a quiet week as the change occurred. Ten people got themselves trapped in a lift at a city bar in the early hours last Saturday morning. It took about half an hour to free them. And a fire truck was used to hold up a severed power pole in Barrington St after a car crash on Sunday evening which kept live wires off the street and power going for Spreydon homes. Finally, fire crews assisted ambulances at about 10 incidents where people suffered seizures and died suddenly. That’s about double a normal week. Thai Massage Trevor Crowe’s been involved with cars for a while. You can benefit from his experience at... Subaru Specialists 518 Moorhouse Ave (East end) | P: 379 7615 W: crowesport.co.nz | E: service@crowesport.co.nz Come and enjoy a soothing and relaxing massage experience for your mind and body Organic Training College LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS Start a career in organics. Reduce your footprint and produce a regular supply of your own fruit and vegetables. COURSES (All fees under $500) Year 1 Introduction to Organics 44 weeks Starts August 2017 (Lincoln campus) Year 2 Applied Organics 46 weeks Starts August 2017 (Lincoln campus) Programme information college@bhu.org.nz | 03 325 3684 | www.bhu.org.nz • Foot massage • Thai Yoga Massage 021 029 87355 scottkansiree@gmail.com 284 Papanui Road, strowan, Christchurch www.kansireethai.co.nz Open 7 days a week: 9am-9pm • Head/Neck massage • Thai Oil Aroma Therapy
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