Nor'West News: January 09,

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018 Locally Owned www.star.kiwi Keeping pupils safe Police target dangerous driving behaviour outside St Albans School. Page 5 Page 9 Summer favourite Check out this simple steak and mushroom pie recipe. Book online via our website www.riccartonclinic.co.nz OPEN 7 DAYS Ph: 343 3661 | 4 Yaldhurst Rd Report highlights danger at intersection • By Julia Evans NEW RESEARCH reveals the controversial Glandovey and Idris Rds intersection is not suitable for heavy vehicles. The Glandovey, Idris and Straven Residents’ Association commissioned a tracking analysis to look into traffic using the intersection. The report from traffic engineering company Traffic Design Group showed heavy vehicles could not navigate any turns of the Fendalton intersection without cutting into other lanes. It comes during a year-long campaign from residents to improve safety at the intersection. Residents want to see heavy vehicles banned from driving through the area and this report only cements that, group member and Glandovey Rd resident Nigel Francis said. The report has been sent to the city council. City councillor Raf Manji told the Nor’West News that when council resumed after the Christmas break, it would look into banning heavy vehicles from the area. Mr Francis said the sooner trucks are banned from the area, the better. He said the design of the intersection means there is no room for heavy vehicles, cars and cyclists, which makes it dangerous. •Turn to page 5 Age no problem to bowls champ Elmwood Park Bowling Club duo Bev Morel (left and below), and Sherrie Cottle, 57, were crowned national pairs champions in Dunedin on Sunday. At the ripe old age of 76 it was Morel’s third national title, proving age is no barrier to success. The Elmwood duo defeated the defending champions, Dale Rayner and Ashleigh Jeffcoat, 19-6, in the final. COOL SUMMER AIR CONDITIONER OFFER! e3 TM Fujitsu 6kW Heat Pump $2,699 FULLY INSTALLED FULLY INSTALLED* MODEL: ASTG18KMCB Accredited installers 10yr workmanship guarantee 6 yr warranty Call for a FREE Home consultation & quotation today! Ph 377 0034 15/114 Sawyers Arms Road www.dimockheatpumps.co.nz email: sales@dimocks.net.nz *Conditions apply. Installed back-to-back, up to three metre pipe run & electrical supply within 6 metres. Pack a it ’ s Picnic, Island Time! 0800 436 574 www.blackcat.co.nz Discover walking tracks, native birds, penguins, the swimming beach and shipwrecks, all on the island that’s only 15 minutes from Christchurch! Start Exploring Otamahua/Quail Island today! DEPARTS: LYTTELTON QUAIL ISLAND Oct – Apr 10.20am 3.30pm Dec – Feb 10.20am & 12.20pm 12.30pm & 3.30pm FARE: adult $30 child $15 return CRUISES LYTTELTON & AKAROA