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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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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
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Installation to take
place after Anzac Day
• By Sarla Donovan
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
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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
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Gizmo, an 11 year old Ginger tabby
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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
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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
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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
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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
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a small child can – just.
However, getting their finger out is
another matter. The Addington crew had
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bath in Hoon Hay Rd to do it.
There was no injury, just a very
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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.
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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.
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“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
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council’s Annual Plan at https://
www.ccc.govt.nz).
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Angela Toomey –
Why is a full independent
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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.
DONATIONS: Photographs by Dylan Hunter are among the
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Port Hills fire exhibition
to help affected family
• By Sarla Donovan
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
said she and photographer Dylan
Hunter were passionate about
using their creative talents to give
back.
Mr Hunter’s photographs of
the fire are among the works for
sale.
Other artists include Mel Hobson,
who explores Maori ancestry
in her work, and
Claire Mounsey, whose work
touches on the theme of climate
change.
Ms Brown said she encouraged
the public to come down and
view the art, speak with the students
and donate if they wish.
The pop-up gallery will be
open until Saturday.
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HARCOURTS TWISS-KEIR
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Marshland Road.
Unfortunately, damage from the 2011
earthquakes and the subsequent economic
downturn meant the office had to close, franchise
holder James Twiss says.
“Despite being closed, we have never forgotten
the strong roots we had in the area, and although
we have wanted to come back, the limited amount
of commercial space in the area for a property
business prevented it,” James says.
“However, we have always kept an eye out for
something suitable, and about two and a half
years ago the opportunity arose to purchase a site
at 39 Marshland Road.”
Following the lengthy rezoning and consent
process, the property, an art deco style residence
built in the late 1930s, has been completely
renovated throughout, transforming it from a
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“It’s quite a unique building in the way it was
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interesting process and we are thrilled with the
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Arguably the most recognisable real estate
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“As the largest real estate business in
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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
at:
1) Preston`s subdivision
By Marshlands School
on Te Korari Street
Time: 8.30 - 9.30am
2) Parklands
Outside sports field,
opposite shopping centre
Time: 10-11am
3) Shirley
Burwood Park by Shirley Rugby
Grounds, New Brighton Road
Time: 11.30am -12.30pm
4) New Brighton
Next to Ray White offices
Time: 12.45 - 1.45pm
5) Wainoni
Marae on Pages Road (out the front)
Time: 2-3pm
6) Richmond
Stanmore Road, outside of the park
and opposite New World
Time: 3.30-4.30pm
Please phone our office on
03 384 9459 to book. See you there!
Contact me anytime
P 03 384 9459
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Bill English
Right Honourable Prime
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SCHOOLS
Banks Avenue School has welcomed lots of
newcomers this term. The new entrants are in rooms
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
DRUMMING, chanting,
singing and dancing lit up the
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.
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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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“With society’s ever
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Another driver was the
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“Our app will help mitigate
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The app was developed
SCHOOLS
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which include parents being
able to send in absences,
contact school staff, sync with
the school events calendar,
daily notices and newsletters.
TECH:
Mairehau
High students
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Whanau
and Michael
Scanlan will
be able to stay
connected with
their school
using its new
app.
The school is excited
to launch the app to the
community and Ms
Swanson said it hopes to
strengthen its relationships
with families and students
even further.
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SPORTS
Falck returns from India
with Davis Cup squad
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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Come along to the Linwood
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project and enjoy time with
others. Beginners welcome.
Linwood Library, Eastgate
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Robotics Pop-Up
Wednesday, 3.30-4.30pm
Children aged 7-12 can drop
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Friday, 3.30-4.30pm
Science Alive! offers fun
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Eastside Rangatahi Youth
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Strengthening Linwood Youth
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New Brighton Club, 202 Marine
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Monday, 10.30am
The Aranui Community Trust
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Aranui Library, 109 Aldershot
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creating “an intimate portrait of
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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
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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
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disease, Gingivitis is one of the main reasons
why people lose their teeth, the dentists
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gum disease in pregnant women can mean
a higher chance of premature birth and low
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Dry mouth or reduced salivary flow,
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and consequently tooth decay as well as
more serious health issues can be avoided.
Fendalton Dental Surgery will soon add to
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Keith, Zohnia and Amy invite new
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patients, and without having to pay high
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Home 329-9344, Cell
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Nothing but the hard hitting hits
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MADSEN Promotions return to the Hornby
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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
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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
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Bi-Annual Report
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
last six months in Christchurch East, in my portfolios and in Parliament. Importantly, this report shows what I’m doing about your concerns
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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Compared to last year we are dealing with fewer Earthquake and Insurance
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progressing, even if it feels painfully slow at times.
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their Parliamentary work should bear the
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Supplementary Questions
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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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