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2 Tuesday December 5 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi from the editor’s desk CHRISTMAS MIGHT be right on the radar but there’s another big event looming too – the City2Surf. Yep, it’s only a handful of months away (see page 4) so it’s time to start lacing up those running shoes and pounding the pavement or local park to get in some sort of shape. The great thing about the City2Surf – and this hasn’t changed over the decades – is that anyone regardless of shape or fitness level can take part. A face that will appear on the marketing of City2Surf this year is Jesel Royokada, a Fijian pastor. And remember it’s a family event: It’s free for children 10 and under to participate. Barry Clarke news Getting into the spirit of City2Surf Pastor asks congregation to get involved in event as a way to connect with other cultures. Earlybird entries open on December 1 at http://www.city2surf.co.nz/ Page 4 news PEGASUS POST Principal retires on high note South New Brighton School principal John Bockett will retire after 10 years at the helm. 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 Page 10 community events Free festival for all ages Meet Santa at the New Brighton Christmas Parade on Saturday. The parade begins at 10.30am on the corner of Marine Pde and Hawke St. Page 19 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 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 Pack a it ’ s Picnic, Island Time! Discover walking tracks, native birds, penguins, the swimming beach and shipwrecks, all on the island that’s only 15 minutes from Christchurch! Start Exploring Otamahua/Quail Island today! TPS31720 *T&C’s at thepalms.co.nz Corner Marshland & New Brighton Rd, Shirley 0800 436 574 www.blackcat.co.nz DEPARTS: LYTTELTON QUAIL ISLAND Oct – Apr 10.20am 3.30pm Dec – Feb 10.20am & 12.20pm 12.30pm & 3.30pm FARE: adult $30 child $15 return CRUISES LYTTELTON & AKAROA
PEGASUS POST Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday December 5 2017 3 News Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk East pushes for 50m QE II pool In Brief • By Sophie Cornish COASTAL-BURWOOD Ward city councillor David East is pushing for the community to “have a conversation” about the possibility of a 50m pool at the new QE II. The call comes after Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Megan Woods announced a U-turn on the proposed Metro Sports Facility, axing the current contractors Leighs Cockram Joint Venture. Dr Woods announced there were ‘considerable issues’ with the plans for the David East multi-million dollar complex, including a $75 million budget blowout, making the proposed costs more than $321 million. Dr Woods’ spokesman said right now she is focusing on investigating options for the central city. “This includes the possibility of combining the Metro Sports Facility and the Multi-Use Arena . . . however, we are meeting with the sports codes this week and are keen to listen to any ideas they have.” The facility is planned to include a 10-lane 50m swimming pool, separate diving pool area, five hydroslides, group fitness rooms, high performance sports centre, a cafe, childcare facility and indoor courts with space for nine netball courts. Cr East questions whether a complex that size is needed in the city. “Perhaps it is timely to consider building the 50m pool at QE II . . . the proposed site for metro sports is worse land than QE II and it would seem a quick fix to build the 50m pool at QE II where it was for many years and was well accepted by the city,” said Cr East in a post on Facebook. He claims the cost of adding a 50m pool to QE II would be ‘vastly less’ than a new complex and would leave an indoor sports complex for the city to cater for other sport such as netball, which could be built at a lesser GONE: The old QE II complex was demolished after the February 22, 2011, earthquake. Coastal- Burwood Ward city councillor David East says it’s time to consider bringing a 50m pool back to east Christchurch. cost. Cr East believes the project could easily be started within a year as “a large part of the infrastructure is already there.” “When we designed and commissioned the build we’ve got now, one of the key aspects of that design was that if we needed to add to it in any fashion, ie a 50m pool, it could be done relatively easily.” Cr East said the idea will have community backing. GRANT FOR SURF CLUB North Beach Surf Life Saving Club has received a $2000 grant. The club will use the funds to purchase CPR training manikins to help teach juniors and lifeguards CPR. The grant was gifted by Grace Gives NZ, which awards finalists with grants based on public vote. Recently the surf club had a specialist IRB trailer stolen in a string of thefts targeting a Surf Life Saving New Zealand compound in New Brighton. FUNDRAISER RECIPIENTS The Rockabilly Show and Shine organisers have announced the recipients of this year’s fundraising efforts. The New Brighton Project will receive $2500 for its annual Christmas Parade. The New Brighton Cricket Club will receive $1000 toward its club room rebuild. I Love New Brighton will get $700 for its annual community fun day. New Brighton Catholic School will get $500 towards their new school hall and New Brighton Community Gardens $500 also for their support and work within the community. The money was collected from donations on entry to the event. Save the Date The magazine for gardeners who like to get their hands dirty growing with you SprIng Is here – It’S Sow Time how to get the best results from seeds and seedlings 100% NatIve In The capItal Unravelling the secrets of Otari-wilton Bush September 2016 | 100% It’s time to grow! New look and more content than ever! now bigger than ever The New Zealand landscape awards The people behind the projects MeeT LeSTer Brice A Garden coach Bridalshow 25th March, 2018 10am – 3pm Air Force Museum of NZ 45 harvard Ave, wigram, Christchurch 2x Fashion parades showcasing the latest Bridal styles. All the experts under one roof. Tickets on sale soon. SubScribe from $43. 50* $7.90 incl. GST *6 issues/6 months ISSN 2423-0219 Save our roSeS How a rose register is protecting our heritage auckland Botanic GardenS Why we love our public grounds SUBSCRIPTIONS FREEPHONE 0800 77 77 10 www.gaRdENER.kIwI
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