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2 Tuesday November 28 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi from the editor’s desk news PEGASUS POST THE LOOK and feel of New Brighton is in the balance. On page 1 today we reveal a survey over use of the red zone. A key part is whether Rawhiti Golf Club will move to Bexley and open the way up for housing on its current site. The Rawhiti course is publicly owned and is prime real estate for a developer. The plan would be to merge Rawhiti and Avondale Golf Club at Bexley. But Avondale owns its own land and has new clubrooms. Club members appear to be split on the move. Interesting times. Speaking of which we’ve refreshed our masthead and page 2, and there’s more to changes in the wind. I’ll keep you posted. Barry Clarke get in touch GENERAL ENQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 The Christchurch Star Company Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Sophie Cornish Ph: 364 7437 sophie.cornish@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Mark Sinclair Ph: 364 7461 mark.sinclair@starmedia.kiwi Top achievers at Marian College Dux Jessie Fahey (left) and Rebecca Lake (proxime accessit) took top honours for 2017. They were honoured by principal Mary-Lou Davidson. Page 4 news Move to stop bank closure Coastal-Burwood Ward city councillor David East has taken up the challenge to stop Westpac bank closing its doors in New Brighton. Page 5 community events Free festival for all ages The Aranui Community Trust’s alcohol and smoke-free event focuses on having fun and entertaining all ages, Saturday, 9.30am to 4.30pm, Wainoni Park. Page 22 The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 15,657 homes every Tuesday Linwood, Avonside, Richmond, Shirley, Burwood, Dallington, Wainoni, Bromley, Aranui, Avondale, Bexley, New Brighton, Northshore, Queenspark, Parklands, South Brighton. FREE GIFT * when you purchase a photo with Santa at The Palms Corner Marshland & New Brighton Road, Shirley * For full terms and conditions visit thepalms.co.nz 2 – 6 Dec 10am – 4pm 7 – 8 Dec 10am – 6pm 9 – 13 Dec 10am – 4pm 14 – 15 Dec 10am – 6pm 16 – 17 Dec 10am – 4pm 18 – 23 Dec 10am – 7pm 24 Dec 10am – 4pm TPS31720
PEGASUS POST Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday November 28 2017 3 News MP joins fight to stop school site sale Bid to keep hall for community use ramps up • By Sophie Cornish CHRISTCHURCH East MP Poto Williams may have her first challenge as a part of the new Government – saving the Central New Brighton School site. Pressure is now on Ms Williams to halt the sale of the site, which includes Roy Stokes Hall. It could be sold to private developers. The site is set to Poto Williams go on the market in February. Ms Williams has been in contact with both the minister of education and minister for land information about the issue. “I am hopeful that (Minister of Education Chris (Hipkins) will think about the concerns of the community and realise how well loved the Roy Stokes Hall is within the area.” The hall was built following a large fundraising effort from the community, which spanned more than 15 years. COMMUNITY EFFORT: Sylvia Smyth, Sue Davidson, Lisa Wingfield and Chris Sarrow are among those pushing to save Roy Stokes Hall on the old Central New Brighton School site. Coastal-Burwood Ward city councillor David East has another idea to save the school. “A concern is the fact that the Ministry of Education have underestimated the need for a school on this side of town. They amalgamated three of them and Rawhiti is bursting at the seams now and South Brighton is heading that way.” “Going forward, it may well be that we need another school in the not too distant future. Maybe the site needs to be re-developed Helping us, Helps tHe community Drop off or buy for a smaller school.” Land Information New Zealand is currently in the process of organising the site’s sale on behalf of the Ministry of Education. However, Ms Williams said the sale was not yet definite. “There is a chance it could be halted. The site is in a process but I understand officials are providing advice to the minister (of education) at the moment,” she said. Renew Brighton manager 3 family stores in your community 4 Restell Street, Papanui Ph 03 352 0515 50 Charles St, Kaiapoi Ph 03 903 0017 bulk Compost, lawn mix, aggregates and stones The new Ferrymead Mitre10 Trade Centre and Landscaping Zone has everything you need to complete your projects. • Screened Soil • Vege/Zoom Grow • Bio Blend • Garden Grow • Turf Mix • Tree Mulch • Black Mulch • Standard Bark Nuggets • Premium Bark Nuggets • Builders Mix • AP20 Shingle • AP40 Shingle • Plastering Sand • Brick Sand • Bedding Sand • Crusher Dust • Round Stones • Driveway Chip • Teddington Chip Sylvia Smyth wants Ms Williams to put pressure on to save the site. “We are hoping she will help move it forward and she has been helping already. She has already written to the minister (for land information).” “We are also writing letters to the minister, so it’s all a full community effort,” she said. Ms Williams said there was a wider issue regarding vacant school sites on the east. “We know how tragic it was having the schools closed in the first place – we can see the absolute value of those schools turned into community hubs. I hope that that provides enough reason to show, at least in the shortterm, that it’s the best outcome for the community.” Currently there are demolition plans for the old Aranui High School site as well. The Coastal-Burwood Community Board has agreed to write to the Ministry of Education to request a meeting to potentially halt the demolition, so community groups can use the buildings. •HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you believe school sites on the east side should be saved and used by the community? Email your views to sophie. cornish@starmedia.kiwi Beautiful Teeth Meet the Local News Now In Brief Natural Smile Fire rages, homes at risk TOOL COULD SAVE LIVES The Coastal-Burwood Community Board has approved a grant for an automated external defibrillator to service Southshore and South New Brighton. The Southshore Residents’ Association requested $2900 for the defibrillator, which will be located at the South New Brighton Holiday Park. There is an automated external defibrillator at South Brighton School, which can be used during school hours, but the next closest option is in New Brighton, where there are six. ROCKABILLY VENUE Rockabilly Show and Shine organiser Robbie Baigent is still waiting on a response from the city council on whether the event will go ahead at Rawhiti Domain next year. Organisers have clashed with the Christchurch Archery Club – which also uses space in the domain – over event dates, noise and health and safety. 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