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Hot pools may not use sea water 

• By Sarla Donovan 

THE MULTI-MILLION dollar 

New Brighton hot salt water 

pools might not use sea water. 

Instead, the pools could be 

filled with freshwater, says the 

group behind the project. 

Development Christchurch 

says while the intention is still 

to use salt water, they are unable 

to say whether 

this would come 

from the ocean, 

or whether salt 

would be added to 

freshwater. 

David East 

Rob Hall 

In December, the 

city council agreed 

to fund a further 

$11 million for the 

development of a 

new play area and 

hot pools project, 

subject to funding 

approval through 

this year’s Annual 

Plan process. 

Development 

Christchurch 

is leading the project’s 

construction. 

Development Christchurch 

chief executive Rob Hall said 

yesterday that a decision on what 

water they would use wouldn’t be 

made until after the Annual Plan 

approval in June. 

However, Coastal-Burwood 

Community Board member Tim 

Baker said the public had been 

misinformed about the pools. 

He criticised Development 

Christchurch for continuing to 

call it the “hot salt water pools 

project.” 

They were essentially “big spa 

pools,” which he said was a less 

attractive proposition than salt 

water. 

Mr Hall said he didn’t think 

they had been deceiving the 

public by continuing to call them 

“hot salt water pools,” saying 

the original concept was for hot 

salt water and that was still the 

intention. 

In an email earlier this month 

to Tim Baker, Mr Hall said his 

gut feeling was that salt water 

wouldn’t be used. 

“We certainly won’t be using 

salt water from the ocean. [The] 

question still remains, do we put 

some salt in?” 

When asked about the email, 

Mr Hall said he was referring to 

the whale pool and playground 

development, not the hot pools. 

Coastal Ward city councillor 

David East said he would be 

“most unsupportive” of any shift 

away from salt water. 

The pools had been promoted 

as an asset for the regional area 

and salt water was the main 

drawcard. 

He couldn’t see any reason why 

they would use anything else in 

the pools. 

Community board member 

Linda Stewart said she wanted a 

facility which did justice to the 

site’s proximity to the beach and 

having salt water was a part of 

that. 

Strategic Urban Rejuvenation 

Force spokesperson Lesley Fulton 

said people would be keener 

on salt water pools and, if they 

weren’t using salt water, “they 

might need to be renamed.” 

POOL PROJECT: An artist’s 

impression of what the 

planned hot salt water pools 

in New Brighton would look 

like. The pools may not be 

filled with salt water from the 

ocean. 

UPGRADE: The whale pool at 

New Brighton will be heated 

as part of a planned upgrade, 

but it will be unlikely to use 

salt water. 

However, she wanted the pools 

to go ahead whether they used 

salt water or not. 

South Brighton resident Donna 

Dimond said while salt water 

would be more pleasing given 

the location, she was happy to 

see any development that would 

enhance the area and attract 

more visitors and businesses, “be 

it salt water or not.” 

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DESK News.......................................3, 7 

The hot salt water pools project 

has been widely touted as the 

project that will reinject New 

Brighton, turning it back into a 

busy hub. 

And ever since the day dot, it 

has always been referred to as the 

hot salt water pools. 

It therefore comes as a bit of a 

surprise that they may not to be 

filled with sea water (page 1). 

Say what now, I hear you say? 

Turns out, that the plan may be 

freshwater and add some salt in. 

It is all to do with the multi-use 

of the planned facility, with water 

play items, that it may not all 

mesh together. 

So does it really matter whether 

they use sea water? Storm in 

a teacup? Tell us what you think 

by emailing our reporter sarla. 

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Tuesday March 28 2017 3 

News 

Memorial panels next month 

Installation to take 

place after Anzac Day 


PANELS TO protect the the New 

Brighton War Memorial will be 

installed after Anzac Day. 

Questions were raised by residents 

after the Woolston Borough Monument 

panels were covered in graffiti 

less than three weeks after they were 

installed. 

There have been suggestions that 

a railing fence be placed around the 

memorial instead of panels, as it 

would be less inviting for vandals. 

But city council head of parks, 

Andrew Rutledge, said it took less 

than an hour to remove the graffiti. 

The cost was $60 for the materials 

and four hours labour. 

He said railings would obstruct 

the view of the memorial more than 

the panels. “There is also potential 

that if tagged, the overspray of paint 

through the fence might reach the 

stone of the war memorial behind.” 

New Brighton RSA executive 

manager Garry House said he was 

still in favour of the panels, so long 

as they could be easily cleaned and 

the memorial wasn’t affected. 

He was looking forward to them 

going up. 

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In Brief 

ANNUAL PLAN 

The public can give their feedback 

on the city council annual plan in 

two informal forums held by the 

Coastal-Burwood Community 

Board. The drop-in sessions will be 

held on March 29 and April 3 and 

are an opportunity for people to 

engage in informal feedback and 

discussion with board members. 

The sessions will be held in the 

community board boardroom, 

corner of Beresford and Union Sts, 

New Brighton, 5.30-6.30pm. 

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The full cost of removing and 

replacing the damaged boardwalk 

along the Avon-Heathcote Estuary 

is expected to be known by May 1. 

The Coastal-Burwood Community 

Board is expecting a report from 

the city council. The council has 

allocated $337,000 in the draft annual 

plan to remove and repair the 

boardwalk. 

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Your Local Views 

FLAME FILES 

McMaster & Heap 

Veterinary practice 

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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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 

Kitchen blazes and 

bathtub shenanigans 

• 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. 

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Call for more collaboration between educators 

Linwood College 

principal Richard 

Edmundson 

writes about 

connecting 

early childhood, 

primary, 

secondary and tertiary 

education providers to 

create better outcomes for 

students 

Should we be optimistic about 

New Zealand education? 

The answer to this question is a 

resounding yes. Does this mean 

that everything is completely 

rosy? Of course not. 

An emerging possibility is the 

concerning irony that the legal 

requirement for schools to report 

publicly on children’s achievement 

through national standards 

and NCEA may in fact be 

harming educational progress, 

the precise opposite of what 

this originally well-intentioned 

policy meant to achieve. 

But there is an educationally 

bright light emerging in the form 

of Communities of Learning. 

COLs are about schools working 

together to ensure all children 

can achieve their potential. It is 

collaboration rather than artificial 

competition. 

‘It takes a village to educate 

a child’ comes to mind here. 

This is not just between schools 

within one sector – such as 

neighbouring primary schools – 

but across sectors. 

Linwood College is in the Tamai 

COL, working with six other 

schools in Linwood-Woolston, as 

well as early childhood centres 

and tertiary organisations. 

We have always known that 

too many students find moving 

from primary to secondary 

school difficult and experience 

the “transition dip.” Likewise, 

transitions from early childhood 

to primary, and from secondary 

to tertiary and the workplace, 

do not go as seamlessly as they 

should for too many students 

FUTURE FOCUS: Linwood 

College principal Richard 

Edmundson wants more 

information shared between 

education providers. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

and their families. 

Successful COLs focus on seeing 

the whole person and create 

age-appropriate pathways. 

This means the school, students 

and families know what 

successful learning skills the 

students already have and come 

into the new school with, and 

they deliberately build on these 

successes. It means teachers 

across the COL working together 

and sharing information wisely. 

This is not rocket science, but 

amazingly it has not been a priority 

in New Zealand education 

since 1990 and the tomorrow’s 

schools legislation. 

Thankfully, we are now waking 

up to the power of collaboration. 

We said: 

We said: 

The Pages Rd footpath 

repairs could be delayed 

for several more years 

You said: 

The South Brighton 

Residents Association is 

frustrated with the city 

council’s response to 

questions over earthquake 

donations 

Colin Houston – Last year, 

Mayor Lianne Dalziel promised 

to make the repair of footpaths in 

the east a top priority. Now, many 

months later, there appears to be 

no political will to do anything 

of the sort. Many streets still have 

dangerous footpaths, especially 

for the elderly. 

It’s time the city council appoints 

a “man with a clipboard” 

to take note of all hazardous footpaths 

and then, systematically, 

get these fixed. 

The city council has no trouble 

stumping up with $25,000 to 

put protective covers around the 

New Brighton War Memorial, yet 

it allocates just a miserly $30,000 

for the repair of footpaths in 

Pages Rd. 

Claire Lawrie – It made my 

eyes water in disbelief that city 

council could leave this in such 

a disgraceful condition. I expect 

them to fix this up, whatever it 

costs. I don’t think it would pass 

the health and safety test. 

Jon Tater – They should repair 

the footpath asap. The Pages 

Rd footpath is not only well-used, 

it is the gateway to the seaside 

suburb and main access to the 

ocean. Not a good look for the 

city having broken footpaths in 

this critical area. If this footpath 

was on the west side, it would 

have been fixed by now. 

DISGUSTED: New 

Brighton resident Jo 

Zervos told Pegasus 

Post she thought the 

state of Pages Rd was 

“disgusting.” 

Mayor Lianne Dalziel 

responds 

I do regard this as a priority 

and it will be dealt with in the 

Annual Plan. (The public can 

give their feedback on the city 

council’s Annual Plan at https:// 

www.ccc.govt.nz). 

You said: 

Angela Toomey – 

Why is a full independent 

audit not being done – 

disgusting. Shame if that 

money has not been 

appropriately allocated. 

Christine Schuler – I 

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Accountability people. 

Trevor Walmsley – 

Keep digging – these are 

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take ownership and find 

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New central ambulance base 

will serve as a hub for St John 

• By Noah Graham 

ST JOHN has opened its new $5 

million ambulance hub. 

More than 170 people gathered 

as Prime Minister Bill English 

officially opened the central 

city ambulance hub earlier this 

month. 

The Christchurch Ambulance 

Hub on 150 St Asaph St will act 

as the central part of a network 

of ambulance bases across the 

city which will make the service 

more efficient, St John Christchurch 

area committee chair 

Graham Gillespie said. 

He said all ambulance shifts 

in Christchurch will start and 

finish at the central station, maximising 

ambulance officers’ time 

and allowing staff to respond 

quicker to patients. 

“It will let us spend more time 

caring for our patients and the 

community,” he said. 

Mr Gillespie said it was quite 

an emotional time for many of 

the St John staff who had worked 

in the mud and water in the St 

Asaph St car park after the February 

2011 earthquake. 

After that, the staff were based 

out of a rented station on Disraeli 

St, which has been closed. They 

will eventually move from their 

OPEN: Kerry Mitchell showed Prime Minister Bill English 

a Stryker stretcher during the official opening of the 

Christchurch Ambulance Hub. 

current Wrights Rd station into 

the new hub on St Asaph St. 

He said the opening went 

exceptionally well and it was 

great to host the prime 

minister. 

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Port Hills fire exhibition 

to help affected family 


A POP-UP art gallery is helping 

raise money for a family who lost 

their home in the Port Hills fire. 

The exhibition of art by seven 

students and emerging artists 

is being hosted by The Palms 

shopping centre, with 10 percent 

of the proceeds donated to the 

Gordon family. 

Organiser Courtney Brown 

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JO HAYES 

NEWS UPDATE 

CHRISTCHURCH EAST 

I’m Jo Hayes, National’s list MP based in Christchurch East. 

I love being a part of this wonderful, tight-knit Christchurch East community. There’s so much 

going on that I just want to share a few highlights with you of what our community and 

Government are working on achieving together. Nga mihi mahana. 

Healthy debate good for NZ 

It seems that this year has kicked off with a hiss and a 

roar, and a lot of excitement and debate about a raft 

of important issues that affect us Kiwis. 

Strong and robust debate about these things is the 

backbone of a democracy like New Zealand, and I for 

one welcome it. It’s also a key part of my new role as 

Social Services Select Committee chair. Sometimes we 

deal with tough issues that need innovative solutions, 

and most of all, your input. 

Did you know that you can have your say on 

any bill passed by Parliament, when it goes to 

a Select Committee to debate? 

Visit www.parliament.nz to have your say. 

Speaking of debate… 

I recently watched the third heat at the Russell 

McVeagh Canterbury Regional Secondary Schools 

debating event at University of Canterbury. Christ’s 

College (negating team) and Christchurch Boys 

(affirming team) 

both put up a 

good fight, but 

Christ’s College 

had the edge 

and took the win 

in the end. Who 

knows how many 

future politicians 

there may be in this bunch? Congratulations to both 

teams: you both put up a superb argument! 

New initiative for tidy kiwis! 

It was fun to spend some time with the vibrant and 

enthusiastic Student Volunteer Army earlier this month, 

cleaning up South Spit, South Shore and South Brighton. 

But really, our environment shouldn’t need volunteers to 

pick up litter if we all 

share a responsibility 

to protect it. 

The Government has 

just announced that 

it’s investing $3 million 

in a “Do the Right 

Thing” campaign to 

stop people littering. 

We all know that 

the environmental 

harm from litter is not just the aesthetics but the harm 

plastic, paper and cans can do our waterways, marine 

environment and wildlife. 

So let’s keep up the good work, Christchurch East, and 

show the rest of the country what it means to be tidy 

Kiwis! 

A hearty welcome to Haeta 

It was fantastic 

to join Prime 

Minister Bill English 

and Minister of 

Education Hekia 

Parata at the 

opening of Haeta 

Community 

Campus on 2 

March. The stateof-the-art 

learning 

environment is 

revitalising education in the east. 

Haeata’s foundation Principal Andy Kai Fong, along with 

the Establishment Board of Trustees, should be hugely 

proud of the work they’ve done to set up the new school. 

I’m so impressed that the school already has a role of 

more than 950 students. 

Giving young people the best possible start to their 

lives through high-quality education is one of the most 

important investments we can make as a Government. 

International Women’s Day 

International Women’s Day garnered a lot of attention around 

the world on 8 March. 

Here in New Zealand, I was encouraged to hear Deputy Prime 

Minister Paula Bennett affirm that along with seeing more 

women in leadership positions, she wants to eliminate the 

unacceptable level of family violence against women, and 

ensure that we pay women what they are worth. Couldn’t 

agree more! 

You’ll be seeing 

me around 

Hopefully you’ve all seen 

my van on the last Friday 

of every month, as my 

team and I visit all around 

Christchurch East to chat 

about what’s on your mind. 

If not, you won’t be able to 

miss it now: check out our 

fabulous new sign writing! We’d love to see you this Friday 31 

March. Check out the details on the right-hand side of this 

page. 

Happy Easter everyone 

It’s just around the corner and it’s a long weekend that we all 

look forward to. I want to wish you all a safe and happy Easter 

with friends and family. Please drive safely if you’re heading out 

of town and enjoy a well-deserved break. 

Let’s talk 

Please come along and see me. I’ll be 

parked in my van on Friday 31 March 

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on Te Korari Street 

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Time: 10-11am 

3) Shirley 

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Grounds, New Brighton Road 

Time: 11.30am -12.30pm 

4) New Brighton 

Next to Ray White offices 

Time: 12.45 - 1.45pm 

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Time: 2-3pm 

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and opposite New World 

Time: 3.30-4.30pm 

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SCHOOLS 

Banks Avenue School has welcomed lots of 

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9 and 10. As well as school routines, they will learn the 

school’s H.E.A.R.T values. They are Hauora: Be well to 

do well. Excellence: Better than before. Aroha: Use 

kind thoughts, kind words and kind actions. Respect: 

Give respect to get respect. Togetherness: Together is 

better. 

ENERGETIC: Linwood College had 38 

performers and two drummers at Polyfest. 

STAGE PRESENCE: Avonside Girls’ High School 

performed for the crowds. 

PRIDE: Shirley Boys’ High School is one of 

the powerhouses of Polyfest in Christchurch 

New entrants 

Polyfest in the red zone 

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stage at the annual Polyfest 

celebration recently. 

It was held in the Dallington 

red zone this year, with 19 

Christchurch schools involved. 

Stage manager Maria 

Lemalie said the event was 

a celebration rather than a 

competition. 

“We don’t have the 

numbers of Pacific people in 

Christchurch to specialise like 

they do in Auckland. They 

might have four to five stages, 

each for a different Pacific 

nation,” she said. 

“Here we have lots of non- 

Pacific students participating so 

it’s a real coming together for 

people.” 

She said the venue was 

magnificent and it was great to 

be able to hold the event in the 

east this year. 

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Mairehau 

high School 

Encouraging ExcEllEncE in our community 

The 

Principal’s 

Desk 

Kia ora and welcome to all readers. 

Harry romana, Principal 

Mairehau high School remains a solid, 

viable co-educational school option in the east of christchurch. We 

are working with other schools, clusters, and community sector groups 

to develop and implement actions which will enhance the provision 

of education for all students in christchurch. i take this opportunity to 

welcome students and staff from Queenspark School to our Mairehau 

high School technology programme. each week Year 7 and 8 students 

from Queenspark School are provided with a range of exciting learning 

programmes. 

NCEA Results 

Once again, we are very proud of the success of our 2016 NCEA students. The 

percentage of our students achieving NCEA compares very favourably with similar 

schools nationwide, and indeed with all schools across the country. 

2016 NCEA L1-L3 and University Entrance: 

Mairehau High School compared with National Data (Participation Based) 

85.9% 85.1% 

87.2% 

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Uni Entrance 

MHS 2016 85.9% 87.2% 92.5% 62.5% 

National Data 85.1% 88.9% 82.1% 61.3% 

88.9% 

92.5% 

82.1% 

62.5% 

61.3% 

The school has recently purchased 66 brand new computers, and a 

generous donor who wants to remain anonymous has provided an 

additional 26 high spec computers to support teaching and learning 

strategies. cyclone computers are providing our teachers with 

professional support to enhance learning programmes. 

in 2017 Mairehau high School is implementing a ‘Bring your own Device’ 

(BYoD) strategy to support student learning. The new advanced icT 

resources will go a long way to ensure that our students are ready for the 

ever-changing world of technology. in addition, our school is developing 

a new School app to promote better communication between our 

students, parents, staff and community. This will be launched in the 

coming days. 

another innovation this year includes the expansion of our collaborative 

shared Flexible learning environment programme which includes Year 

9 and Year 10 students. The programme provides an opportunity for 

independent, shared and cross- collaborative learning. 

all schools want students to access quality education outcomes, to access 

quality teaching, and quality learning. We wish our students to have 

opportunities which will enable them to become decent, worthwhile 

citizens of the world. 

Plenty has already happened at Mairehau high School this term. i am very 

proud of the academic achievements of Mairehau high School students. 

our 2016 Ncea results were just outstanding. 

i congratulate all students on your achievements, and i also congratulate 

your parents, family and your teachers and all who have supported you 

during these years of school. These are exciting times for Mairehau high 

School. 

Harry Romana 

Principal 

We are extremely proud of all students and all they continue to 

achieve. We congratulate our top academic achievers for 2016 and 

wish them all the best for their academic studies in 2017. 

OPEN 

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Encouraging EXCELLENCE in our community 

Mairehau High School, Hills Road, Christchurch P. 385 3145 F. 385 3143 admin@mairehau.school.nz www.mairehau.school.nz

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TUESDAY MARCH 28 2017 13 

Mairehau 

high School 

Encouraging ExcEllEncE in our community 

Scholarship Recipient 

Mairehau High School is very proud of its 

latest New Zealand Scholarship recipient 

in English, Jake Jeffries. 

A Scholarship exam is demanding for even 

the most able candidates and requires 

students to demonstrate high-level critical 

thinking, abstraction and generalisation, 

and to integrate, synthesise and apply 

knowledge, skills, understanding and 

ideas to complex situations. Only the 

top 3% of candidates in the country are 

awarded Scholarship, so it is a fantastic 

achievement. Jake not only gets to enjoy 

the prestige accompanying such an award, 

but also receives a cash payment of $500. 

In preparation for the exam, Jake attended 

weekly English Scholarship Group 

meetings. This comprises a small group 

of top English students in Year 13 who meet to discuss texts and ideas, and to share 

some food. Jake also devoted a lot of his own time to study, and is a voracious reader. 

Throughout his schooling, Jake has stood out as a mature, responsible and respectful 

young man. His teachers speak very highly of him: “Jake possesses a sharp, inquiring 

mind, complemented by a fierce intelligence. He is interested in the world around 

him and is widely read. I always look forward to him sharing his views in class, 

which he does with a quiet confidence. He frequently displays both perception 

and empathy. Jake’s obvious talents led to him being invited to join the English 

Scholarship Group this year. His contributions to the group are highly valued.” 

Jake has also been part of the Mairehau High School Gifted and Talented (GATE) 

programme for the past four years. He has taken full advantage of the opportunities 

this has afforded, attending conferences and field trips to provide further extension 

and aid with his studies. Jake enjoys getting involved in and exploring a range of 

subjects, ranging from the CPIT ‘Have a Go’ day to the University of Canterbury 

criminal justice seminar. This willingness to participate in the wider life of the school 

and community further reflects Jake’s maturity, work ethic and commitment to his 

studies. 

Jake Jeffries has been a real asset to our school community. He now intends to take a 

gap year before beginning university studies in 2018. Jake can be immensely proud, 

not only of his academic achievements, but of the way he conducts himself, and of 

the positive manner in which he relates to others. 

Academic Student Executive – Ivannia Osuna Fregoso 

Ivannia is a Year 13 student who successfully applied for the role of Academic 

Student Executive for 2017. 

Along with Ben Lowe, who is also a Year 13 student and Peer Support 

Coordinator, Ivannia will work with all levels of our students and provide the 

support they need to achieve NCEA. 

Ivannia and Ben are currently introducing quizzes that can be used during a non 

teaching form time. 

With the assistance of the school’s Deans, it is important that Ivannia gets to 

know all the students, and in particular the year 9s. 

As well as her role as Academic Executive, Ivannia will have to manage her own 

learning and study. Her academic resume for 2016 is impressive, being awarded 

NCEA Level 2 with an excellence endorsement and having subject excellence 

endorsements in English, Photography, History and Classics. This year she will be 

working hard to achieve NCEA Level 3 with excellence. 

Ivannia knows how important it is to have a good academic background and also 

the effort that is required to ensure this. 

Student support Coordinator Ben and Academic Executive Ivannia 

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MAIREHAU HIGH School 

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SPORTS 

Falck returns from India 

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CHAMPIONS: The Avon women’s team of Libby Morris (back 

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Sarah Walcott (front), Sophie Radonivich, Gabby Lee and Olivia 

Amy won the Super Six title. 

Avon women take out 

Super Six hockey title 

• By Andrew King 

THE AVON women’s hockey 

team have announced they are 

here to play this year by winning 

the Super Six competition. 

They took on defending champions 

Carlton Redcliffs at Nunweek 

Park in the final recently. 

Avon ran out winners 9-6. 

The combination of Libby Bird 

and Sarah Walcott fed the ball 

to Jackie Eden who netted the 

winning goal in the final two 

minutes to take the title. 

The competition is considered 

part of the pre-season for a number 

of senior teams, providing an 

opportunity to play hockey on a 

weekly basis and develop fitness 

and combinations prior to the 

commencement of the regular 

season. 

Matches are six-a-side with 

goals worth three points. 

Avon will look to ride their 

form into the main competition, 

which starts on Saturday. 

• By Andrew King 

REECE FALCK competed with 

the junior Davis Cup tennis 

squad in India and, in spite of 

the team finishing ninth, he said 

the experience was amazing. 

The 14-year-old Burwood 

resident was part of the squad, 

including George Stoupe, of 

Wellington, and Chris Zhang, of 

Auckland, which went to New 

Delhi on March 11-19. 

They were the underdogs of 

their pool, which included tournament 

hosts India, as well as 

Japan and Hong Kong. 

“We came last in our pool, but 

won all our games in the ninth 

to 16th place playoffs,” Falck 

said. 

They beat the Philippines, 

Singapore and India to claim 

ninth spot. 

He said it was a really good 

experience and he learnt a 

lot from the other players he 

competed against. 

“There is nothing too major 

I’ll need to change, just a few 

subtle things. I just have to keep 

working hard,” he said. 

The culture of India, he said, 

was completely different to New 

Zealand. 

“It is quite chaotic. The 

streets are so busy and loud and 

UP-AND-COMING: Reece Falck (right) was part of the 

junior Davis Cup tennis team with George Stoupe (left), of 

Wellington, and Chris Zhang, of Auckland. The team has 

returned home from New Delhi, India. 

obviously there is a lot more 

people,” he said. 

Falck’s love for the game 

started when he was four. 

His dad and coach, Andrew 

Falck, got him into the sport and 

he hasn’t looked back. 

“It is a whole family thing,” he 

said. 

Younger sister Tatum, 10, plays 

as well, and his mum, Angie, 

swings a racket around every 

now and again. 

The best player in the family is 

up for debate. 

“I’d hope it is me,” Falck said. 

He aims to have a crack at 

making tennis a career and said 

a stint over in the United States 

could be the ticket to making 

that dream come true. 

But for now he will turn 

his focus to the next few 

tournaments to get his ranking 

up and then look to compete at 

the nationals. 

“It was great to get some 

international competition and 

I really look forward to more of 

it,” he said.

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by 5pm each Wednesday 

Knit and Yarn 

Wednesday, 11am-1pm 

Come along to the Linwood 

Library for a friendly craft corner 

session. Bring your knitting, 

crochet or other portable craft 

project and enjoy time with 

others. Beginners welcome. 

Linwood Library, Eastgate 

Mall. No charge 

Robotics Pop-Up 

Wednesday, 3.30-4.30pm 

Children aged 7-12 can drop 

in after school and have fun 

playing with Lego, Mindstorms 

EV3, Bee-Bots, M-Bots and some 

simple programming software 

on iPads. Library staff will be on 

hand to help them explore some 

robotic fun. 

Aranui Library, 109 Aldershot 

St 

Science Snippets 

Friday, 3.30-4.30pm 

Science Alive! offers fun 

science activities on interesting 

topics. Qualified educators lead 

children through interactive 

activities to stimulate their 

interest in science. Suitable for 

children aged 5-10. A caregiver 

will be required. 

Linwood Library, Eastgate Mall 

Eastside Rangatahi Youth 

Ball 

Friday, 6.30-11pm 

Teens from all over the eastside 

are invited to this ball. Attendees 

will be treated to a three-course 

meal, DJ, photo booth, games 

and prizes. Tickets cost $15 and 

are available from the Youth 

Alive Trust, 111 Seaview Rd, or 

Strengthening Linwood Youth 

Trust, 150 Ferry Rd. 

New Brighton Club, 202 Marine 

Imagination Station 

Saturday, 10am-2pm 

Lego-lovers should head along 

to the New Brighton Library 

for the Imagination Station 

pop-up. Imagination Station 

looks to build confident, lifelong 

learners by providing accessible 

and inspiring Lego to encourage 

creative play. 

New Brighton Library, 213 

Marine Pde. Gold coin donation \ 

Walking Group 

Monday, 10.30am 

The Aranui Community Trust 

holds a regular, gentle walk 

around the neighbourhood, 

followed by a cuppa at the library. 

Aranui Library, 109 Aldershot 

St 

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this great exhibition of selected 

images from the Christchurch 

Documentary Project. Last 

year, Janneth Gil, Tegan 

Hollis-Ristow and Rachel Pugh 

from the School of Fine Arts 

photographed Christchurch 

seaside communities from 

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creating “an intimate portrait of 

a beloved part of Christchurch.” 

This week is your last chance to 

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Edge of the East Photography 

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Fendalton Dental Surgery, 

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Fendalton Dental Surgery, on the Idris 

& Glandovey Roads corner has been 

looking after the dental needs of their local 

community as well as the wider Christchurch 

area since 2011. It is operated by Dr Keith 

Chiang and his highly experienced team who 

can perform a variety of complex procedures 

ranging from General & Cosmetic Family 

Dentistry including Dentures upto more 

complex work like Wisdom teeth surgery, 

Implants and Crowns. 

Dentists Keith Chiang and Zohnia 

McNeill and Dental Hygienist Amy Lee 

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 

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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 

smile and overall confidence. She 

has a special interest in Cosmetic 

dentistry, Root Canals and Geriatric 

dentistry. Her calm approach and 

special individual attention to detail 

has helped deal with most common 

dental issues in her patients. 

Hygienist Amy specialises in 

the overall maintenance of healthy 

teeth and gums. She educates her 

clients on how to look after their 

oral health, which if not taken care 

of can have detrimental effects 

on their overall health. The gum 

Dr. Zohnia McNeill 

is now working 

Wednesdays and 

Thursdays. 

• General Dentistry • Emergency Appointments 

• Cosmetic Fillings • Dental Implants • Crowns 

• Partial/Full Dentures • Root Canals • Veneers 

• New Patients Welcome 

99a GLANDOVEY RD (Entrance via Idris Rd) 

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PHONE: 03 351 1188 FAX: 03 351 1138 

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Dr Keith Chiang, 

Dentist 

disease, Gingivitis is one of the main reasons 

why people lose their teeth, the dentists 

point out, while research also indicates that 

gum disease in pregnant women can mean 

a higher chance of premature birth and low 

birth weight. 

Dry mouth or reduced salivary flow, 

which is caused by certain medications that 

people take can also lead to gum problems 

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 

its suite of advanced dental equipment with 

Dr Zohnia McNeil, 

Dentist 

Amy Lee, 

Dental Hygienist 

a state-ofthe-art 

3D CT scanner, which will be used 

to scan jaws, enabling the dentists to give a 

better diagnosis of clients’ dental problems. 

Keith, Zohnia and Amy invite new 

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patients, and without having to pay high 

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Easily accessible, highly visible and 

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Situated just a short walk from the Bush 

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Beautifully presented with a large living 

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A double garage with internal access will 

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night plus there is room for two cars in 

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Designed for easy living with just enough 

garden to potter in but not enough to 

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of this property call Debbie Pettigrew 

from Harcourts Grenadier Beckenham 

(Licensed Agent REAA 2008) now on 337 

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None of the properties that we have 

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EXAMPLES 

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ROOF REPAIRS 

Locally owned & operated with 

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• Extensions & repair • Roof coating 

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• Coloursteel • Old iron • Guttering 

Phone Dave 981 0278 

or 021 223 4200 

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•Yaldhurst Road Initially $3,800 after our 

re-scope payment received $46,320 

•Wairakei Road Initially $7,575 after our 


•Prossers Road Initially $19,827 after our 


•Kaplan Avenue Initially $859 after our 


•Liverton Crescent Initially $11,000 after our 


•Dalkeith Street Initially $5,000 after our 


• 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 


spouting 

BRICKLAYER 

George Lockyer. Over 

CARRIER 

experienced, 

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 

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 


LoCAL 

friendly, 

trade-me purchases, single 

items to truck loads, 

furniture to whatever, 

removals & trade 

deliveries a specialty. Ph 

GEH 341-5069 

***************** 

CARPET & VInYL 

LAYIng 

Repairs, uplifting,relaying, 

restretching,,Email 

jflattery@xtra.co.nz, 

ph 0800 003 181 

or 027 2407416 

CARPETLAYER 

Laying and Repairs, 40 yrs 

experience, ph Peter 326- 

7711 or 027 240-6532 

CARPET CLEAnIng 

and free deodorising, 

3 rooms & hallway 

from $59, over 20 yrs 

experience ph 027 220- 

2256 

FEnCIng & gATES 

section clearing, digger 

work, driveways & 

painting, free quotes, 

prompt service, ph Mark 

027 331-3223 

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 

gAS 

PLUMBING,DRAINAGE 

& HEATING. 24/7 

service. Ph Mike Cairns 

Gas & Plumbing 021 132 

8929 or 03 326 7949 

gLAZIER 

Window repairs, pet 

doors, new glazing, double 

glazing, conservatory 

roofs. Experienced 

tradesman. Call Bill on 

981-1903 or 022 413-3504 

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 


rubbish removal 

tRAiLER SKiP HiRE 

• 2 or 5 cubic metre 

• Household Rubbish 

• Green Waste 

• Yard Clean ups 

• Load it yourself or hire us 

• Locally owned and operated 


PAInTER 

Available, All aspects in 

painting. Very competitive 

in roofs and fences. Please 

call 027 241-7471 or 335- 

0265 

PLUMBER 

For prompt service for all 

plumbing maintenance, 

repairs and alterations. 

Phone Michael 364 7080 

or 027 438 3943 

PLUMBER 

ALF THORPE 

PLUMBING Certifying 

Plumber for all types of 

plumbing, maintenance, 

spouting, alterations etc. 

Phone 352-7402 or 0274- 

350-231 

QEII CoLLISIon 

REPAIRS 

Free Courtesy Cars 

(conditions apply),All 

Insurance work,Rust 

Repairs &Private work. 

Spray-painting. 

Free pickup & delivery. 

Ph. 03 388 5187 

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 johnmill@ihug. 

co.nz 

SPoUTIng CLEAnIng 

Spouting Unblocked, 

Cleaned Out and Flushed 

Out. Also Full Handyman 

Services Available. Call 

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043-2034 

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Services Available. Call 

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043-2034 

bin co 

Phone: 383-0646 

027 2131 733 


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 

Tuition 

Piano 

Raewyn Clegg 

Registered Teacher of 

Piano and Theory of 

Music. 

29 Lancewood Drive 

Halswell 

Ph 322-9377 

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AAA Buying goods 

quality furniture, 

Beds, Stoves, Washing 

machines, Fridge Freezers. 

Same day service. Selwyn 

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or 027 313 8156 

A+ Household effects, 

fridges, freezers, washing 

machines, ovens. Good 

cash paid. Ph Paul 022 

0891 671 

TOOLS 

Garden, garage, 

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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 

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Nothing but the hard hitting hits 

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RESTAURANT & CAFÉ 

Kid's SPECIAL 

Two courses 

Seniors SPECIAL 

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We are family friendly. Great Kids menu plus designated play area. 

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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 

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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 

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GREAT 

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FULLY BOOKED 

Friday 31 March 

FRIDAY SPECIAL: 

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I’m proudly standing up for Christchurch East and Backing the Kiwi Dream. This report is an overview of my work and activities over the 

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and the needs of our community. 

Six years on from the Canterbury earthquakes, I’m encouraged by the progress 

we have made. More claims are settled, more roads repaved, and more homes 

have been rebuilt or repaired. While fewer people are asking me for help with 

EQC or insurance claims, I understand these are still ongoing concerns for 

many of you. I’m continuing to get answers, so please get in touch if you need 

my help with your earthquake issues. 

Sadly, an increasing number of people are unable to live the Kiwi Dream. 

I’m receiving more requests for help with housing, hardship and WINZ-related 

issues at a time when the government is selling Housing New Zealand homes 

and cutting access to benefits. This is simply unacceptable. Everyone deserves 

a warm, dry place to live and I’ll do everything in my power to stop the sale of 

2500 State Homes in Christchurch. 

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There have been plenty of highlights over the past six months. Public 

submissions opened on the New Brighton Hot Salt Water Pools project, the 

Spring Music Festival, AFFIRM fun-day in Aranui, the Cook Island Soldiers of 

World War One commemorative service, and celebrating the 100 years of the 

Labour Party! 

Thank you to everyone who responded to my many surveys, especially about 

housing. I appreciate your participation and your valuable feedback, which 

helps me better serve our community. This bi-annual report outlines what I’ve 

been doing for you. As always, I welcome your feedback and if I can be of 

service, don’t hesitate to get in touch. 

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Activities in the East 

What’s important to you? 

Twice a month my team and I travel around Christchurch East in my mobile office, 

visiting a street corner near you. I want to make it as easy as possible to get in 

touch with me and access support. 

The Parliamentary Netball team - The Parly Ferns celebrating our victory 

over Australia and retaining the Diggeress Cup! 

You can find me on the first Monday of each month at: Linwood 9am - 9:40am, 

Linwood Avenue outside Salvation Army. Dallington 9:50am - 10:30am, Cnr 

Gayhurst Rd & Claydon Place. Richmond 10:40am - 11:20am, Stanmore Rd at 

Richmond Playground. Shirley 11:30am - 12:10pm, Cnr Marshlands Rd and 

Hammersley Ave. 

And on the first Friday of each month at: Bromley 9am - 9:40am, Bromley Rd 

outside Community Centre. Wainoni 9:50am - 10:30am, Wainoni Rd near 

Shortland St West. Burwood 10:40am - 11:20am, 17 Parnwell Rd near Education 

Centre. Parklands 11:30am - 12:10pm, Queenspark Drive outside Harcourts. 

Here are just a few examples of how I’m representing you, advocating on your 

behalf, and working to improve Christchurch East. 

Calling on the government, with Rape Prevention & Wellington Women’s Refuge to halt 

the collection of individual client data. 

As the Labour Party Spokesperson for Sexual and Domestic Violence, as well as 

Spokesperson for the Community and Voluntary Sector, I was appalled that the 

government wants organisations like Rape Crisis and Women’s 

Refuge to disclose personal details of the vulnerable people coming to them for 

help, in order to keep their funding. 

I will continue to be a strong advocate for victims of violence and sexual assault. 

This is a cause very close to my heart, and every month I speak with families, 

groups and organisations who support victims or run programs for offenders. By 

continuing to have open and honest discussions, we raise awareness, find 

solutions and change our society for the better. 

There was a fantastic turnout at Blue Smoke at the Tannery to hear Leader Andrew 

Little on his State of the Regions tour. Common topics in both 

Andrew’s speech and your questions, were building more homes, stopping the 

sale of state housing, and better funding for mental health services and the Canterbury 

District Health Board. 

With Adam McGrath from local band The Eastern during 

Leader Andrew Little’s State of the Regions tour. 

I know how important these issues are to you. Sadly, queries around health, 

hardship and housing are replacing earthquake issues and EQC as the main 

topics in my Electorate Office. If you need help or advice around accommodation, 

health or financial hardship, please don’t hesitate to come talk to me or my team. 

We are here to support you. 

In December, I was elected Vice-Chair of the Commonwealth Women 

Parliamentarians (CWP). Even though we make up half the global population, 

women are disproportionately under-represented in leadership positions, so the 

CWP aims to increase female representation and mainstream gender issues in 

commonwealth parliaments around the world. 

I’m proud to serve my country and the Commonwealth as Vice-Chair of the of the 

Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians. 

As a woman from an ethnic minority in New Zealand’s Parliament, I believe it is 

my duty to bring other women through to positions of power and influence. I’m 

committed to serving my local community of Christchurch East, while taking every 

opportunity to improve the lives of women across the Commonwealth.

With Councillor Glenn Livingstone after 

completing City 2 Surf. 

Groups like Aviva do amazing work to support our community. 

It was great catching up at the Linwood Youth Festival. 

Poto meeting with a delegation from the Pacific Youth 

Leadership And Transformation Council. 

Christchurch East is a wonderful mix of vibrant communities. I love getting involved in your activities, 

projects and celebrating the diversity that makes us stronger together. What better example than the 

Linwood Youth Festival Experience! 

At LYFE, everyone from schools, dance crews, bands, organisations, to kapa haka groups and more joined 

together in a spirited display of culture, diversity, and achievement that makes me so proud to be a 

Cantabrian. Another real highlight was joining Mayor Lianne Dalziel and the amazing Student Volunteer 

Army clean up the Southshore Spit Reserve: a huge thank you to the 700 volunteers who worked to 

beautify these wonderful communal grounds. 

The past six months have also had their challenges. I want to acknowledge and celebrate those staff 

members, school board trustees, volunteers, parents, and, most importantly, students from Aranui High, 

Aranui Primary, Wainoni, and Avondale Schools as they closed their doors for the last time. 

Working with Mayor Lianne Dalziel to 

clean up Southshore Spit Reserve. 

During our most troubled times, these schools were golden threads in the fabric of our community, holding 

students and families together as essential hubs for earthquake response and recovery.. These schools 

provided the joy of learning and the magic of discovery in the lives of our tamariki. 

The November 2016 earthquakes and the Civil Defence response raised a number of issues in the East, 

especially for deaf and hearing-impaired residents. It’s my hope that by working with Civil Defence and 

community organisations we can come up with a warning system that gives a clear message to everyone. 

These are just some of the highs and lows for the people of Christchurch East, as shared by you when you 

visit my Electorate Office, attend one of my community clinics, or have a Cup of Tea with your MP at the 

Seaside Market in New Brighton. Thank you for taking the time to share what’s important to you, and 

allowing me to advocate on your behalf. 

With Leader Andrew Little 

on his State of the Regions tour. 

Fighting for justice with Jerome Mika, Imogen Beynon and 

Kelvin Davis so Kiwis in Australia can access basic legal rights. 

Ready to open the New Brighton Spring Festival with the 

St James School Choir. 

With Kim Robinson, Rachel Noble and Dean Buckley 

discussing access issues for the Deaf and Hearing 

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Materials produced for MPs to support 

Christchurch East MP 

their Parliamentary work should bear the 

Parliamentary crest to indicate this funding 

Authorized by Poto Williams, Parliament Buildings, source. Wellington 

When presented together, the crest should 

Supplementary Questions 

Primary Oral Questions 

Public Meetings Held 

During the last six months in parliament I have helped hold the government to 

account by asking 241 Written Questions and making 29 Official Information Act 

Requests. 

I also made 49 speeches in the house during many debates and bill discussions, 

including on the Charities Amendment Bill to support community organisations 

and their valuable work. Also on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill to 

raise the standards of all rental properties, and on the Civil Defense Emergency 

Management Bill speaking out against the mixed messages Christchurch East 

received like we did following the November 2016 earthquakes and tsunami 

warnings. 

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