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facility ‘revolting’ 

• By Bridget Rutherford 

VICKI BUCK has labelled 

her fellow city councillors’ 

attempts to delay the Hornby 

mega-facility as “revolting.” 

On Thursday, the city council 

decided it would consult with 

the community on where to 

build the new Hornby library, 

service centre and south-west 

pool facility. 

But some city councillors 

raised concerns the proposed 

$34 million Hornby megafacility 

is too expensive. 

At the meeting, Cr Buck 

(right) said any suggestion to 

delay the mega-facility was 

“revolting.” 

But she later told Western 

News she was fine with the debate 

and is pleased the project 

was going ahead. 

She said the vote of 15-2 in 

favour of the facility was “overwhelming.” 

“Part of the point of the city 

council is you have robust 

debate about things. I have long 

ago given up being annoyed 

about debate,” she said. 

The three options being 

looked at are Denton, Warren 

and Kyle parks. 

Papanui-Innes Ward councillor 

Mike Davidson and 

councillor Aaron Keown voted 

against going out for consultation. 

They called for the city council 

to pause and think about the 

scale and cost of the project. 

But Cr Buck said the outlined 

budget was only an estimate 

and can be looked at during 

the consultation process. 

“It does seem like a lot of 

money, I probably agree but the 

important thing is get on and 

find the location . . . what is on 

budget is the highest amount 

that can be spent effectively,” 

she said. 

Last month, Halswell- 

Hornby-Riccarton Community 

Board member Debbie Mora 

questioned the need to spend 

millions on a new library when 

the current one was okay. 

Cr Davidson said there was a 

need for the facility, but he did 

not think it needed to be that 

big. 

“I think we need to push 

pause and make sure we get 

this right – this is a lot of 

money.” 

He said he could not support 

it as it was. 

Cr Keown said the community 

needed the facility – but 

did not support the cost. 

“We’re spending too much 

money on facilities, we cannot 

afford it. I would push the 

pause button along with Mike.” 

But Cr Buck said people in 

the south-west had waited too 

long. 

“To suggest we now push the 

pause button is just revolting.” 

The choice of location for the 

facility had been contentious, 

with sports clubs based at Denton 

Park concerned they would 

have to move if that site was 

chosen. •Turn to page 6 

track 

to stay 

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding 

THE CYCLING velodrome won’t be 

bulldozed if the Hornby mega-facility 

is situated at Denton Park. 

The city council has given an assurance 

the region’s only velodrome 

will stay. 

It comes on the back of concern 

from people who use the track. 

They emailed Western News with 

their concerns (see page 8). 

The city council’s head of recreation 

and sport John Filsell has reassured 

the velodrome will not be lost 

to make way for the new facility. 

“We have run modelling on a 

variety of possible scenarios. They 

all consider the velodrome to be a 

permanent fixture,” he said. 

The three options the city council 

is looking at for the new Hornby 

library, service centre and south-west 

pool is Denton Park, Kyle Park and 

Warren Park. 

In December, Western News reported 

the facility would be located 

along the fenceline near McDonald’s 

if Denton Park was decided on as the 

chosen site. 

Canterbury Track Cycling committee 

chairman Shane Buckner said 

he knew the velodrome would not be 

going. 

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WESTERN NEWS 

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DESK News................................3-7, 15 

GREAT TO see local city 

councillor Vicki Buck fighting the 

good fight for the west. 

She pulled no punches when fellow 

councillors Aaron Keown and 

Mike Davidson tried to throw a 

spanner in the works last week. 

Keown and Davidson, who are 

not in the local ward, say the $34 

million cost of the Hornby megafacility 

is too much. It’s expensive 

fellas, but the west is the fastest 

growing area in the city and it has 

been without a decent facility for 

many, many decades. 

So good on you Vicki – who 

grew up as an eastside girl – for 

standing up for your westie constituents. 

On a sporting note the Crosbie 

Nines at the weekend were a great 

success (see page 13). The Linwood 

Keas won it and look dangerous 

again for the premiership. Where’s 

the Hornby and Halswell of old? 

–Barry Clarke 

St Barnabas reopens after $2m repairs NEWS 7 

Your Views....................... 8 

Schools............................10-11 

Sport...........................12-13 

Events.......................................14 

Health & Beauty......... 17 

Real Estate...........................18 

Automotive....................19 

Entertainment...................23 

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WESTERN NEWS Tuesday February 14 2017 3 


Kennedys Bush asbestos site 

CONTENTIOUS: Material containing asbestos has been 

moved to a site on 318 Kennedys Bush Rd. 


ASBESTOS material dumped 

less than half a kilometre 

away from residential areas in 

Kennedys Bush has upset those 

living nearby. 

The decision to dump asbestos 

from a north-west suburb 

onto a site at 318 Kennedys 

Bush Rd was made with no 

consultation with residents 

close by. 

It was given the green-light 

to go ahead by the city council 

and Environment Canterbury. 

Halswell Residents’ Association 

secretary David Hawke 

said that sort of consent has an 

“enormous impact” not just for 

the immediate neighbours but 

for the whole of Halswell and 

is astonished the city council 

could think it is not contentious. 

“We are getting other suburb’s 

rubbish and it doesn’t 

belong here,” Mr Hawke said. 

The site is located about 400m 

from the closest residential 

area. 

The application was made 

by owners of the site Penley 

Ltd last year to transfer the 

contaminated materials including 

asbestos from the former 

Aorangi School in Bryndwr. 

It comes after crushed concrete 

from the February 22, 

2011, earthquake was stockpiled 

on the site before it was discovered 

the material contained 

asbestos. 

In a city council report commissioners 

Ken Lawn and Bob 

Nixon said that they had no 

alternative but to accept that 

the application is processed on 

a non-notified basis. 

This was due to a number 

of factors including the site 

already containing asbestos 

and the movement being tightly 

controlled under the Hazardous 

Substances and New Organisms 

Act. 

Precautions included the 

asbestos being double bagged 

in sealed polythene bags before 

being transferred to the site. 

An Environment Canterbury 

resource consent said the volume 

of contaminated material 

is limited to 4,517 cubic metres. 

But MP for the Port Hills 

Ruth Dyson said it would have 

been far more respectful to tell 

the residents. 

“Bringing into an area some 

material we know has got some 

horrific consequences if inhaled 

- you can understand how upset 

and frustrated the local people 

are,” she said. 

She will be meeting with 

the Kennedys Bush Road 

Neighbourhood Association to 

discuss the issue. 

But Halswell councillor Anne 

Galloway said she was comfortable 

for the decision to be nonnotified. 

She said the public needed to 

trust the extensive process the 

city council has put into ensuring 

the dump is safe. 

“The commissioner concluded 

there would be no adverse 

affect,” she said. 

Nearby resident Jan Walker 

said it was not right that it 

didn’t go through a proper consenting 

process allowing people 

to make submissions. 

She along with other residents 

first learnt of the dump before 

Christmas, when the trucks 

transporting the material began 

to go past her house. 

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In Brief 

STATE HOUSES SALE MEETING 

A meeting for affected residents 

in Riccarton will be held with MP 

for Wigram Megan Woods next 

Monday in a bid to stop the sale of 

state houses. In November Prime 

Minister Bill English said the 

Government would look to sell up 

to 2500 state houses in the city as 

part of its sell-off programme. The 

meeting is an opportunity for 

people opposed to the sell off to 

come together and work out what 

they will do. Dr Woods, Riccarton 

Baptist Church pastor Anthony 

Rimell and activist Gail Scott will 

speak at the meeting. Bryndwr and 

Shirley state houses have also been 

targeted for the sell off. The meeting 

is to be held from 7-8.30pm at the 

Riccarton Baptist Church on 80 Rattray 

St. For more information email 

megan.woods@wigram.org.nz 

OAKHAMPTON RESERVE 

The Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 

Community Board will look to approve 

an easement over Oakhampton 

Reserve today, after a request 

from Orion New Zealand. This will 

be to allow a modern electrical kiosk, 

which will assist the local electrical 

network. The easement is for conveying 

electricity in a area totalling 

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the community board meeting at the 

Upper Riccarton Library. 

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Retirement village takes top award 


A WET summer has proven to 

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gardener Sonya Corbett. 

Blooming with colourful 

bursts of petunias, lobelias, impatiens 

and salvias - the garden 

at the Lady Wigram Retirement 

Village was recognised in a citywide 

competition. 

Lady Wigram, owned by 

Golden Healthcare Group, won 

two awards in the Christchurch 

Beautifying Association Garden 

Summer competition. 

The garden was awarded both 

the Peter Lawrence Challenge 

Trophy and the AA Lawrence 

Memorial Trophy premier award 

in the commercial category of 

the competition. 

Mrs Corbett says the garden’s 

success is down to the consistent 

rain. 

“Considering it has been a little 

bit cooler the gardens have done 

really well,” she said. 

She said this summer has been 

a good season with the ground 

only beginning to dry out now, 

when it normally happens in the 

beginning of January. 

Often gardening for more than 

eight hours a day, Mrs Corbett’s 

role as head gardener at Golden 

Healthcare Group requires her 

to plan out the gardens for all 

five sites it owns - including Lady 

Wigram. 

“I sit down twice a year 

and do a annual planting 

plan and it normally involves 

around 15,000 plants between 

the five sites,” she said. 

And each new season requires 

the old flowers to be removed 

and replaced with the new. 

“The flowers that we won the 

competition for, they will get 

pulled out in April and we start 

the process over again putting 

the new lot in for the spring,” 

Mrs Corbett said. 

Her crew, Alf Schinkelshoek, 

Keely Gwatkin, Sarah Barr, 

Kenny Stewart and Mike Akehurst, 

are also responsible for the 

successful garden. 

Before taking over at Golden 

Healthcare Group, she 

maintained the gardens at 

Coupland’s Bakeries in Hornby 

for 15 years. 

“I love being outside and I love 

colour. I love working with the 

annuals because it is colour and 

you get to be a little bit creative,” 

Mrs Corbett said. 

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UNCERTAIN: An image of what the proposed Lamb and 

Hayward funeral facility could look like. 

Controversial funeral 

home gets hearing 


A HEARING will be held 

tomorrow for a contentious 

funeral facility to be built in 

Halswell. 

It comes after Lamb & Hayward 

lodged a resource consent 

application to build a new 

funeral facility at 286 Halswell 

Junction Rd. 

Since then, the city council has 

received seven submissions after 

a limited number of residents 

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Five oppose the facility while 

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Cycle track will stay at Denton Park 

•From page 1 

Hornby’s current library would 

be decommissioned once the new 

one was built. 

Councillor Deon Swiggs said 

the $34 million cost made his 

eyes water. 

“I will support consultation for 

the location but I think we need 

to have a really good think about 

•From page 1 

Mr Buckner said a number of 

investments that had gone into 

the facility over the past few 

years. 

In 2015, the velodrome received 

funding from Sky Television as 

part of its $1 million, five-year 

commitment to help repair the 

city after the February 22, 2011, 

earthquake. 

Along with $150,000 invested 

by city council, the funding saw 

the upgrade of the velodrome’s 

lighting, the cycle track, changing 

room facilities and the track 

rail replacement. 

But Mr Buckner said there was 

concern over the lack of parking 

at the velodrome, which has been 

reduced since the development of 

The Hub Hornby. 

“Our concern is for the likelihood 

of having a good, well 

thought out access to the velodrome 

with suitable parking for 

everybody,” he said. 

In the letters, concern has been 

raised over the affect a facility in 

Denton Park could have on the 

already congested car-parking 

area. 

Mr Filsell said higher level 

modelling has identified Denton 

Park, along with the other location 

options, is capable of accommodating 

sufficient parking. 

“One of the many tasks of the 

project team will be to work with 

how we build this and how we 

can make it affordable.” 

Councillor Pauline Cotter said 

she was concerned about the 

operational costs in the future. 

The consultation would be prepared 

by city council staff before 

coming back to the Halswell- 

Hornby-Riccarton Community 

Board within the next month for 

WESTERN NEWS 

all the existing users of whatever 

site is chosen to minimise any 

potentially negative effects,” he 

said. Residents will have the 

opportunity to have their say on 

where they want the facility to go 

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Buck condemns attempts to delay mega-facility 

approval. 

Mayor Lianne Dalziel said the 

facility needed to be in a good 

location and easy to get to. 

The location and concept designs 

for the facility are not likely 

to be known until the end of the 

year. The project is not expected 

to be completed until mid-2019 

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DOORS ABOUT TO OPEN: The wait is over for St Barnabas vicar Mark Chamberlain. 

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BEFORE AND 

AFTER: The 

scaffolding has 

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Barnabas will 

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St Barnabas ready to reopen 

• By Julia Evans 

ST BARNABAS will reopen its 

doors on Sunday – almost six 

years after it was badly damaged 

in the February 2011 earthquake. 

The iconic Fendalton Rd 

church has undergone $2 million 

in repairs. 

It will be celebrating the opening 

at 10am on Sunday, February 

19, just before the six-year anniversary 

of the quake. 

St Barnabas vicar Mark 

Chamberlain said most church 

members have not yet been 

inside the church. 

Bishop of the Anglican 

Diocese of Christchurch, 

Victoria Matthews, will speak 

at the opening service. A special 

choir of church members and 

others around the city will sing 

at the opening. 

Items, such as the church’s 

bible, baptism jug and music 

books, which were removed from 

the church at the time of the 

earthquake, have been returned. 

Rev Chamberlain said the 

returning items were “symbolic” 

of the church’s opening. 

The repairs involved 

earthquake strengthening and 

repairing stonework and the 

stained glass windows. 

The strengthening has brought 

the church up to at least 67 

per cent of the new building 

standard. 

Extensive fundraising to pay 

for the work was done by the 

church congregation, which had 

been using the adjacent hall since 

St Barnabas closed. 

St Barnabas was originally 

built as a memorial church 

honouring those who died in 

World War 1. 

It has been home to many 

influential Christchurch 

figures through its long history, 

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Canon Bob Lowe and vicar 

Michael Underhill who went on 

to become dean of Christchurch.

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Readers respond to 

last week’s article on the 

Hornby mega facility’s 

location 

Martin Jones – As a member 

of the Canterbury Track Cycling 

Club, I am writing to show my 

support to keep the Denton 

Oval facility. This may be an old 

and, some would say, out-dated 

track but it is the only velodrome 

in the city and has, over the 

years, produced many world 

class and Olympic cyclists and 

continues to do so. Each year 

our development programme 

grows in numbers as more and 

more people discover the joy of 

cycling in a traffic free environment, 

not only from the younger 

generation but also masters. 

Canterbury continues to punch 

above its weight when it comes 

to national championships and, 

if we lose this track, all the hard 

work that the riders, coaches and 

army of volunteers will be for 

nothing. We need this track or a 

replacement to continue our rise 

to be the strongest province in 

New Zealand. We should have 

a centre of excellence combined 

with rowing in the city. 

Ruth Kellow – It would be a 

tragedy to get rid of Denton Park 

to build yet another swimming 

pool. There are already countless 

pools available to the Christchurch 

community. However, there 

is only one track cycling facility 

in the city. Track cycling has a 

huge bearing on not only the 

cycling community, but on the 

local community also. Denton 

Park development track cycling 

is one of the best development 

programmes in the country, and 

without this facility, we would 

lose our ability to produce some 

of the top riders in the country 

and indeed the world. What will 

happen to all the assets and time 

and effort that has been put into 

the club? Our two daughters this 

year tried track cycling and gave 

the development programme a 

go. They have fallen in love with 

the sport through the dedication 

of the officials and coaches at 

the club and the family feel to 

the club. Everyone is made to 

feel welcome and feel part of a 

real community. If there is no 

velodrome, then track cycling 

will have no place to go and 

there will be no Canterbury representatives. 

This will leave just 

two velodromes in the country 

of note, one being Cambridge 

and the other, Invercargill. In my 

opinion, we should be investing 

in track cycling, not another 

swimming pool. This would be 

such a huge mistake from the 

city council’s perspective if it was 

to go ahead with this plan. I can’t 

put into words how much this 

proposal saddens me and I genuinely 

can’t understand how this 

has become a site that has been 

shortlisted for such a scheme. 

Steven Fish – Development 

of Denton Park must not result 

in the loss of the velodrome. The 

velodrome is frequently used by 

all grades of cyclists. It has been 

the nurturing ground for many 

high performance cyclists since 

the 1970s. The city council need 

to realise that there is no other 

facility in the city for the specific 

discipline of track cycle racing, 

but there are several libraries 

and pools. Please ensure that a 

velodrome is preserved in the 

planning of any new facility. 

Hamish Ferguson – I first 

rode the track at Denton Park 

in 1984 and, apart from a short 

break, I have raced, coached and 

officiated there ever since. Cycling 

is my life and track cycling 

is one of my great passions, as I 

get to witness everything. What 

I have witnessed has been thousands 

and thousands of people 

come and give the sport a try. 

Some find it is not for them, 

but many stay and become life 

long fans. Now, as my tenure at 

Denton Park stretches 30 years, 

I am seeing generations of track 

cyclists competing. I have seen 

young kids who have become 

Olympians and world champions 

and people like two-time world 

champion and Olympic silver 

medallist, Eddie Dawkins, go 

out of his way to come here and 

race. Track cycling is a huge part 

of the Canterbury cycling community. 

We welcome everyone 

and do our best to provide good 

competition for all. Our track 

cycling junior development programme 

has been the starting 

place for four world champions 

and, most recently, teenage 

Olympian Olivia Podmore. 

Liam Taylor – Denton Park 

should not be chosen as the site 

for the proposed facility, due to 

the fact that it would seriously 

impact the usage of the sports 

facilities, particularly the Denton 

Park velodrome. Situating the 

facility at Denton Park, even 

if it did not involve using the 

velodrome land, would result in 

the loss of several sports fields, 

which are ideal for year round 

use. This scenario would also involve 

a great increase in traffic to 

already crowded car-parking areas 

around The Hub Hornby and 

the velodrome. Demolishing the 

velodrome to make space would 

be a terrible action, as it has huge 

value to the cycling community. 

Denton Park currently has the 

only fully banked velodrome 

north of Mosgiel in the South 

Island, and holds regular racing 

throughout the late spring and 

summer. It is also a vital training 

venue for the competitive track 

cyclists of the region. Placing the 

facility at Denton Park would 

be a huge blow to the local cycling 

community, as well as the 

Hornby Rugby Football Club. 

With the suggested alternatives 

Warren and Kyle parks not 

causing such damage to sporting 

communities, I would suggest 

that either of these or further 

options be explored. 

Annie Maillard – The Denton 

Park velodrome is the only 

track cycling facility in the city, 

and only one of two in the South 

Island. It is a fantastic facility, 

not flash or showy. And it is a 

community facility, down to 

earth, practical, well-used and 

a facility which has produced 

worldwide renowned cyclists. 

Why deprive the future cycling 

heroes and heroines for yet 

another swimming pool? Track 

cycling is a strength in New 

Zealand in spite of the current 

disappointing lack of coverage 

or interest shown by the city 

council. Please can the cycling 

future of New Zealand be given 

a chance and the lifeline that 

Denton Park be protected. If 

anything, the city council should 

be looking at how it can invest 

and improve this amazing place, 

enhance it not destroy it. 

Peter Rickard-Green – 

Here’s a story for you about a little 

girl called Lucy. During 2016, 

watching the Rio Olympics, 

Lucy, 10, saw track cycling for 

the first time. She had never seen 

a sport like this before that was 

clearly non-gender-biased, and 

watched in awe as Great Britain 

won multiple medals and New 

Zealand, once again, punched 

above its weight. She watched 

as Cantabrian Olivia Podmore 

raced around the track, and 

dreamed of one day riding for 

the New Zealand team. When 

she learned that there was a track 

in Christchurch, she immediately 

insisted on going to see it. 

Well before she had ever been on 

a track bike, and just before the 

season started, she volunteered 

to help sweep off the leaves. 

When the time came to have a 

go herself, the Canterbury Track 

Cycling Cub welcomed her with 

open arms. Offering her clothing, 

bike shoes, a helmet and 

a bike for the season to get her 

started in the sport. Being the 

youngest rider there, Lucy was 

often the last over the line, but 

undeterred, even by a big crash, 

she prevailed and is now improving 

every week, with her eyes on 

future gold medals who knows 

where she will end up. All of this 

was made possible by the humble 

old track in Denton Park. Nothing 

fancy, nothing flash, but 

such an important place to breed 

future champions, born out of 

true grit and determination to 

make the best of what we have. 

That’s the spirit of the Denton 

Park velodrome right there. 

The city council’s head 

of recreation and sport 

John Filsell responded to 

readers concerns about 

the loss of the Denton Park 

velodrome 

The velodrome will not be lost 

to make way for the new facility. 

We have run modelling on a variety 

of possible scenarios. They 

all consider the velodrome to 

be a permanent fixture. Higher 

level modelling has identified 

that Denton Park, Kyle Park 

and Warren Park are capable 

of accommodating sufficient 

parking. Any site chosen by the 

city council for the new facility/ 

facilities will impact on those 

who already use it. If the chosen 

site is Denton Park, this will 

include users of the velodrome. 

One of the many tasks of the 

project team will be to work with 

all the existing users of whatever 

site is chosen to minimise any 

potentially negative effects and 

focus on how all stakeholders 

can work together to bring a 

fantastic community facility to 

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VILLA MARIA College head 

girl Berith Petaia has a challenge 

for her fellow students – she 

wants them to work beyond their 

comfort zones. 

Berith is one of nine senior 

students which form the school’s 

new leadership team. 

She will lead the school along 

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Blythe Ward (service), Phoebe 

Chin (academic), Lucy Sutcliffe 

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Anderson, Caitlin Pickover 

SCHOOLS 

THE TEAM: Villa Maria’s new senior leadership team for the year. Blythe Ward (left), Phoebe 

Chin, Lucy Sutcliffe, head girl Berith Petaia, deputy head girl Maggie Anderson, Caitlin Pickover, 

Hannah Doocey (International Leaders absent: Hannah Park, Chole Lee). 

Villa Maria’s new head 

girl challenges students 

(library), Hannah Doocey 

(sports) and international leaders 

Hannah Park and Chole Lee. 

“This year, our aim as leaders 

is to challenge the girls to work 

and think beyond their comfort 

zones in whatever they do,” 

Berith said. 

“I truly believe that in doing 

so we foster creative, intuitive 

learners that are key to better 

economies, businesses and institutions 

and, most importantly, 

girls who are willing to challenge 

the stereotypes within society 

regarding women,” she said. 

Berith was looking forward to 

working alongside Maggie and 

the rest of the leadership team 

for the year. 

“It has become my duty to 

educate, inspire and improve 

the drive our girls have toward 

education; strengthen the school 

spirit as well as ensure the student 

body grow to obtain passion 

in whatever they pursue,” Berith 

said. 

Participation and 

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THE NEW head students for 

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been labelled as young people 

of the highest integrity and 

dependability. 

Year 13 students Makameone 

Malua and Holly Broom were 

named head boy and head girl of 

the school. 

Head of senior college 

Ruth Velluppillai said they were 

popular choices with both the 

school’s staff and students for the 

role. 

“Both enter the role with a 

reputation as young people of the 

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rugby and family. 

Holly on the other hand is an 

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the outdoor pursuit challenge 

with the Hillary Outdoors Education 

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Both students are determined 

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THE NEW head students at 

Hornby High School “can’t wait 

to get stuck in” to their roles. 

Year 13 students Madison 

Hickford, 17, and Billy Roper, 

16, have been announced as 

head girl and boy respectively. 

Madison said she is looking 

forward to getting to know 

the students, working with the 

leadership team and growing 

a sense of family within the 

school. 

“I can’t wait to see the 

progress of Hornby High’s 

rebuild and how it will benefit 

the Hornby community,” she 

said. 

Madison is hoping to gain 

NCEA Level 3 with merit 

and receive an excellence 

endorsement in her favourite 

Madison Hickford 

subject, history. 

Meanwhile, Billy has been 

involved in peer mentoring, 

rifle shooting and the business 

challenge, Te Wero Pakihi. 

“(Head boy) is a role that I feel 

very privileged to hold, and I’m 

excited to be working alongside 

such a great team of prefects,” 

Billy said. 

Te Wero Pakihi is a week-long 

programme for top secondary 

school Maori students, which 

aims to give them an idea 

of what it feels like to run a 

business. 

He said he is most thankful 

to the school for helping him 

discover his passion for Te Reo 

Māori. 

“Because of this, I now aim 

to further my studies of Te Reo 

at Canterbury University in the 

years to come,” he said. 

Billy Roper 

NEW LEADERS: Riccarton High 

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RICCARTON HIGH School’s 

newest head students are aiming to 

follow in the footsteps of their past 

leaders. 

Inise Manu and Tim Bridgman 

were named the new head students. 

“We aim to continue from last 

year to bring increased unity to the 

school both culturally and between 

year levels,” Inise said. 

She said they will receive help 

from their team of prefects and 

support from principal Neil Haywood, 

deputy principal Lisa Heald 

and year 13 dean Kara Ross to 

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Clinton to meet NBA stars 

Burnside pair 

in NZ bowls 

development 

squad 

BURNSIDE’S CAIT Bassett 

and Richard Hocking are both 

in the New Zealand bowls 

development squad for 2017. 

The pair are the only Cantabrians 

selected for the 14-strong 

squad, which was named following 

last month’s national open 

championships. 

From this squad, a 10-person 

team will be selected for June’s 

series against Australia on the 

Gold Coast. 

Bassett was runner-up to fellow 

squad member Ashleigh Jeffcoat, 

of Waikato, in the national 

under-21 championships. 

Hocking is joined in the men’s 

team by the likes of 16-year-old 

Seamus Curtin, of Wellington, 

who was a singles silver medallist 

at the 2015 Youth Commonwealth 

Games and is the current 

under-18 national champion. 

The upcoming under-18 and 

under-21 championships now 

take on added importance as 

they will certainly influence the 

selectors thoughts when naming 

the 10-strong squad for the Gold 

Coast. 

• By Gordon Findlater 

QUINN CLINTON will 

test his skills against some 

of the world’s top young 

basketballers in New Orleans 

at the weekend. 

Clinton, 18, won a spot 

at the Basketball Without 

Borders global event after he 

was named the all-star game 

MVP at the BWB Asia camp in 

Melbourne last year. 

“It will be a step up from 

Melbourne because it’s now 

the best guys in the world. It 

will be really cool to see how I 

match up against guys my age 

from different countries,” said 

Clinton. 

The former Christchurch 

Boys’ High School student will 

also get to experience the NBA 

All-Star game, which the BWB 

camp coincides with. 

“It’s going to be pretty 

special seeing all of those guys, 

who are the best in the world 

essentially. I’ll be like a kid in a 

candy shop,” said Clinton. 

The guard will get to see the 

likes of LeBron James, Steph 

Curry and Kevin Durant in 

action in Sunday’s all star 

game as well as the three-point 

contest and dunk contest on 

Saturday. 

He will be one of two Kiwis 

at the camp, joined by Wellington’s 

Taane Samuel. 

“I’m really looking forward 

to this experience. It’s going 

to be great for Taane and I to 

represent our country together 

and help promote New Zealand 

basketball on the world 

stage. I’m keen to learn as 

much as I can from the NBA 

coaches and players, and get an 

insight into what it means to 

play at this higher level,” said 

Clinton. 

In December, Clinton played 

a crucial role in New Zealand’s 

57-51 win over Australia in 

the final of the under-18 FIBA 

Oceania Championship, which 

saw them qualify for the inder-19 

World Championship in 

Egypt in July. 

Clinton, the Junior Tall 

Blacks captain, top scored for 

New Zealand in the final with 

14 points. 

After a much-deserved break 

over the Christmas period, 

Clinton is now fully focused 

on preparing himself for the 

upcoming NBL season with 

the Canterbury Rams. He is 

currently training every day of 

the week ahead of the season 

opener on March 19. 

Following the NBL season, 

Clinton will move to Albuquerque, 

New Mexico, in 

August to begin his basketball 

scholarship at the University of 

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Three more reasons for a 

game of tennis in Hornby 


THREE TENNIS courts which 

are more than 40 years old will 

finally get a spruce up. 

The Hornby Tennis Club has 

secured funding to fix its tennis 

courts at the Hornby Domain. 

The courts will be resurfaced 

by Fulton Hogan. 

Preparations for the repair 

work began last week, but the 

resurfacing will not start until 

next month. 

Club junior organiser Paul 

Lancaster said the courts will 

look “pretty snazzy” and hopefully 

it would bring more members 

into the club. 

“We haven’t recovered from 

the earthquakes. We used to 

have about six primary and five 

high school teams and now we 

are down to just one team,” Mr 

Lancaster said. 

As well as the upgrade, nearly 

70m of fencing between the 

tennis courts and the adjacent 

Hornby Domain Bowling Club 

will also be fixed. 

Formerly known as the Paparua 

Lawn Tennis Association, the 

club has been running for more 

than 100 years. 

It caters for all ages with 

primary, high school and senior 

divisions, and the club will often 

MAKEOVER: Hornby Tennis Club junior organiser Paul 

Lancaster said the club’s tennis courts would look “pretty 

snazzy” once they are resurfaced. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

travel out to play in the Ellesmere 

tennis competition. 

Mr Lancaster said the club 

has three students from its high 

school team playing for an Ellesmere 

representative team. They 

get the chance to compete in the 

wider Canterbury and Malvern 

areas. 

“When you get into Ellesmere 

you have got the chance to play 

for Canterbury country tennis,” 

he said. 

Mr Lancaster said he could 

not say where the funding for 

the court upgrade had been 

sourced from because he did 

not want to jeopardise the 

project, but it came from a 

local gaming establishment. 

• By Gordon Findlater 

LINWOOD Keas took the spoils 

at the annual Crosbie Nines on 

Saturday. 

The tournament, hosted by the 

Riccarton Knights at Crosbie 

Park, is now in its third year and 

was played in perfect conditions. 

The 16-team tournament 

featured some of the South Island’s 

top clubs, as well as teams 

put together specifically for the 

tournament. 

“It was a great day, the first 

game was at nine in the morning 

and the final finished up just before 

six. The tournament’s great 

for bringing everyone together. 

We had nearly all the premiership 

teams there and some outof-town 

teams from Nelson and 

Timaru,” said former Kinghts 

president, Tony Grenfell. 

The Keas went unbeaten 

through pool play before going 

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“It was really pleasing after 

a long day. It’s tough to get 

through six games but the boys 

dug deep and got the result we 

wanted,” said Keas coach Andrew 

Auimatagi. 

The plate competition was 

won by the Bro XIII club which 

defeated Hamo Boyz in their 

final. 

Crosbie Park saw a large turnout 

from club supporters and 

Grenfell felt the tournament was 

becoming more popular each 

year. 

“It was quite a big punt to 

begin with; we kind of went in 

blind but we were overwhelmed 

with how well it went,” he said. 

“The second year went even 

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volunteer from the Riccarton 

branch of the New Zealand 

Society of Genealogists will 

be available to help you with 

ancestry, genealogy websites and 

birth, death and marriage records. 


Main South Rd 

GenConnect 

Wednesday, 1-1.45pm 

Nothing compares to the 

knowledge of helpful teens who 

have grown up with technology. 

Riccarton High School students 

will be available at the library to 

help you find answers to all your 

technology questions. 


Main South Rd 

CUP OF COFFEE: Go along to the library for a fun computer and coffee session. These sessions 

will develop basic computer skills, such as using a mouse, keyboard familiarisation, saving 

and retrieving documents, making folders and searching the internet. You will set up an online 

email account and learn how to send and receive emails. The session will be held on Monday, 

February 20, at the Te Hapua: Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Rd. The cost will be $15 for the term 

and bookings are required. For more information, email learningcentre@ccc.govt.nz 

Scrabble Club 

Wednesday, 1.30-3.30pm 

Go along to the Scrabble Club. 

There’s no obligation to attend, 

just go along when you can and 

join the friendly group. Some 

boards will be provided, but 

feel free to bring your own. The 

session will suit all ages. 


Halswell Rd 

Minecraft Club 

Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm 

Get creative and start crafting. 

Build imaginative worlds and 

battle nocturnal creatures at 

the Minecraft Club. A tutor will 

be in attendance to supervise 

and assist if necessary. The 

programme is for pupils aged 

eight to 13 years. 


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KIDSTUFF 

Dog rescue charity in 

need of new wheels 

• By Bridget Rutherford 

CHRISTCHURCH Bull 

Breed Rescue has been 

offered a free vehicle for six 

months while it fundraises 

to buy its own. 

The Woolston charitable 

organisation which rescues 

and re-homes bull-breed 

dogs is raising money to 

buy a new vehicle. 

Founder Abbey van der 

Plas said volunteers had 

been using her own car – 

but it had recently broken 

down. 

“Because I’m a volunteer, 

I just don’t have the funds 

to repair it or replace it,” 

she said. 

Cars Under $7990 owner 

Hamish Cross has offered 

the organisation a Toyota 

station wagon for six 

months until it had raised 

enough money to buy its 

own. 

“That’s an amazingly 

generous offer. He is a 

really big fan of what we 

do.” 

Ms van der Plas said the 

offer gave her more time to 

raise the $10,000 needed to 

buy either a van or double 

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Bull Breed 

Rescue is 

fundraising 

to buy a new 

vehicle to 

help rescue 

and re-home 

puppies like 

these. 

cab ute, and modify it 

so it could carry dogs 

securely. 

She said they used a 

vehicle everyday, whether 

it be picking up dogs, 

dropping them off at 

the vet, or taking food 

or supplies to the foster 

families. 

So far, the Givealittle 

page she set up had raised 

nearly $2000. 

•If you would like to 

donate, visit https:// 

givealittle.co.nz 

/cause/ 

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Progress counts 

in maths class 

If you’re a parent of school-aged children, chances are 

that there is a subject they just don’t like. And for many 

kids, that subject is maths. 

Like many parents, Dale and Kirsty found that their 

daughter Sayler, 8, just didn’t understand maths and it 

was proving difficult to keep up at school. So, Dale and 

Kirsty decided it was time to give Sayler that extra help she 

needed and enrolled her in the Kumon Maths Programme 

at their local centre in Fendalton. It was during the August 

Free Trial, and so they decided to see if their older son Zach 

might enjoy Kumon Maths also. 

Six months later and both children are still doing daily 

worksheets with Kumon. Maths is now one of Zach’s 

favourite subjects and Sayler has demonstrated a real 

motivation for improving in her studies. That Kumon 

worksheets are timed makes this easy for Sayler to see, ‘She 

is really keen to beat her time. I think having those little 

goals certainly help’ said Dale. 

A sense of achievement can go a long way when it comes 

to engaging with maths. ‘Everyone likes it when they have 

success, don’t they? Being able to see that progress is great’ 

said Kirsty. 

‘Kumon focuses on maths skills - exclusively and 

expertly’ said Marette Wells who runs the Kumon 

Fendalton Education Centre. ‘The ability of the student 

does not matter; Kumon brings confidence as they grow 

into their potential’. 

Kumon follows a method that develops self-learning in 

children which is important to parents like Kirsty. ‘I think 

it’s really important that our children know that if they 

need to find out how to do something then they have the 

skills to work it out.’ 

For more information contact your local Kumon 

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Sun 27th Aug 

10am to 3pm 

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Wigram, Chch 

Tickets: $20.00 

A Star Media Event


HEALTH & BEAUTY 

Varicose veins treated 

quickly and effectively 

Transform Clinic in Mandeville Street 

Riccarton boasts a team of dedicated 

professionals, who include the clinic’s doctor, 

Ian Little, registered nurses and qualified 

beauty therapists, providing a wide range 

of appearance medicine and beauty therapy 

treatments for their clients. 

One of their main specialties is nonsurgical 

varicose vein removal. This is a 

simple, quick and effective walk-in walk-out 

treatment with no time off work required. 

Clients seeking advice about their varicose 

veins first undergo a free assessment, which 

enables the health professional to determine 

if they need treatment, and if so, what the 

most appropriate type would be. 

Two methods are offered – endo-venous 

laser treatment, which is used for both 

smaller and larger veins, and ultrasound 

guided sclerotherapy. Following the 

treatment, clients need to wear support 

stockings for two weeks. International travel 

is not recommended for four weeks after 

treatment. 

Transform Clinic has an affiliation 

with health provider Southern Cross and 

relationships with several other health 

insurance companies, which means clients 

may be covered for varicose vein treatment, 

providing it is included in their policy. 

Appearance medicine is another key 

aspect of Transform Clinic’s therapy options, 

with skin rejuvenation and skin-tightening 

treatments designed to improve skin quality 

as well as enhance self-esteem. 

Treatments include the Vampire Face Lift, 

which uses Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP, and 

Fraxel laser treatment. These treatments can 

be combined to achieve the desired results. 

Sclerotherapy is also used to remove 

superficial veins on the legs and face. In 

addition, the clinic offers mole mapping, 

mole removal and primary skin cancer 

removal. 

The Transform Clinic website, 

www.transformclinic.co.nz, has a wealth of 

information on the various treatments and 

regularly has special offers and promotions. 

They also suggest you ‘like’ their Facebook 

page, to keep up to date with what they 

are offering. 

The Transform Clinic is discreetly 

located at 52a Mandeville Street. Opening 

hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30am, 

with late nights on Tuesday and Thursday, 

and Saturday from 9am to 3pm. Phone 

343-2880 to enquire about treatments or 

make an appointment. 

Varicose Vein Treatment 

Non-surgical Vein Laser Treatments available 

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No surgery, no scars, no stitches. No time off work 

- continue normal daily activities. An affiliated provider to 

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Enjoy skirts, short and cropped pants again. 

Payment plans available (Conditions apply) 

www.transformclinic.co.nz | 52A Mandeville | 52A Mandeville St | Riccarton St | Riccarton 0800 2 Look Good | 08002lookgood or 246 654 | | 03 343 2880 

Clients seeking advice about their varicose veins first undergo a free 

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REAL ESTATE 

Enviable Fendalton address 

26 Hinau Street, Fendalton 

Deadline Sale - all offers will be presented 28th February 2017 unless sold prior. 

4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1 living room | 1 dining room | 2 car-garage | 2 off-street carparks | Listing # SMT10078 

Situated in the heart of this popular 

part of the city, this beautifully renovated 

home has been moderinised with families 

in mind. Encompassing four bedrooms 

and two bathrooms, generous off street 

parking, a sunny north facing family 

sized section plus contemporary master 

bedroom combined parents retreat with 

its own ensuite complimented by a private 

secluded garden and outdoor deck. 

Our vendors have seamlessly blended 

design elements with the timeless features 

of this classic home. The contemporary 

kitchen - complete with engineered stone 

surfaces and European appliances- is a real 

highlight, while the sun-soaked living and 

dining spaces offer ample room for families 

to enjoy. 

This character bungalow has been 

modernised throughout including 

insulation, a double-glazed retro fit, new 

plumbing, and new roof while enduring 

features such as timber floors and French 

doors help to retain the appeal. 

Outside, the large 908m2 section 

along with the sun-soaked patio area is 

an entertainer’s delight with manicured 

lawns offering plenty of space for growing 

families. 

Double garaging and a generous 

driveway with plenty of off-street parking 

complete the package. 

The location is exceptional, with zoning 

for the ever-popular Girls’ and Boys’ High 

School, St Thomas’, St Patrick’s and close 

distance to Medbury, Rangi Ruru and St 

Andrews’, underpinning your investment 

and the proximity to the Westfields and 

the Fendalton Village shopping precinct 

and an easy stroll to the Riccarton Farmers 

Market - not to mention cafes, parks and 

key public transport routes - ensuring 

you’ll want for nothing. 

My owners are sad to be leaving this 

fabulous spot which has served their family 

well but resolute in their decision, and a 

change of ownership is imminent. Interest 

will invariably be high and immediate 

action is advised. 

Please phone for viewing times or 

for a private viewing contact Debra 

Hakaraia of Smart Real Estate (Licensed 

Agent REAA 2008) on 027 562 0420 or 

384 8600 or email Debra on enquiries. 

christchurch@smartrealestate.co.nz or 

visit our website www.smartrealestate. 

co.nz. 

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AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONALS 

An extensive range 

of lights 

Braxton Car Lights is part 

of the BE Group, one of 

the largest importers of 

car, commercial and truck 

parts in New Zealand. 

Specialising in car lights, Braxton 

covers the entire South Island and 

the combination of their huge 

on-site range, national and 

international networks, and a computerised 

system to search and try to assist most any 

request to the correct replacements makes 

them the place to visit for all your vehicle 

lighting requirements. 

Conveniently located in Sydenham, they 

have an extensive range of replacement 

light fittings for most makes and models of 

Japanese, European and New Zealand new 

vehicles, both new and secondhand. They are 

fully checked and in perfect working order, 

and Braxton guarantee that all their fittings 

are warrantable. 

They import and export both new and used 

car parts so that whatever make or model 

your vehicle is, they may be able to help. 

Containers arrive monthly from abroad, full 

of new and used lamps, and within the BE 

Group, over 100,000 lamps are available. 

The team at Braxton Car Lights also 

specialises in repairs for light adjuster and 

light conversion of American car lights, and 

their repair service includes plastic welding, 

drying out and resealing, re-silvering and 

lens refurbishment. They work closely with 

garage workshops, and their services can be 

arranged through your own local garage on 

your behalf. 

Sales manager Richard Vernimmen says 

that their team is dedicated to saving their 

customers’ money, whether on late model 

cars with expensive parts or early models 

where replacements are hard to find. The team 

of three expert professionals at Braxton have 

over 60 years of experience between them 

in the automotive industry to help you with 

your needs. 

Their aim at Braxton is to supply their 

customers the parts that they require 

at a pocket-friendly price. And with 

heaps of available stock, they will do 

everything to provide a solution to their car 

light-searching exercise. 

Stop by to see them at 325 Brougham 

Street, between Buchan and Gasson streets. 

Email them on carlights@carlights.co.nz or 

phone them on 0800 225 483. 

The Automotive Lamp 

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New and Used Lamps for 

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Full mechanical servicing 

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DEMOLITION 

With care and respect we 

will remove your dwelling. 

Our policy is to recycle as 

much as we can. We are a 

local company specialising 

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will endeavor to cater for 

your individual needs. 

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ELECTRICIAN (Registered) 

16 years experience 

• Domestic and Commercial 

• Heat Pump design, supply, 

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Phone Phil 021 024 72873 

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ROOFING 

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8790441AA 

Small work 

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Ph 364 7080 (24 hour) 

Mob 027 438 3943 

& Property Maintenance 

Paving 

Patio - Pathways - Driveways 

Lawns and Gardens 

Planting - Raised Vege Gardens 

Readylawn - Irrigation - Fencing 

General Maintenance 

Water Blasting - Gutter Cleaning 

Rental Property Maintenance 

Section Clearing - Weed Spraying 

20 Years Experience 

Locally owned and operated 

Free Quotes - Competitive Pricing 

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ROOF 

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• Colour Steel gutter & fascia 

• Flue & log burner installs 

• Skytube/light installs 

• Earthquake repairs 

Licence Building 

Practitioner LBP 

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Household and 

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Service / Installation 

Maintenance / Repair 

• Refrigeration design, build & repairs 

• Heat Pump sales, installation & repairs 

• Heat Pump servicing 

379-3589 


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Paving 

Patio - Pathways - Driveways 

Lawns and Gardens 

Planting - Raised Vege Gardens 

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General Maintenance 

Water Blasting - Gutter Cleaning 

Rental Property Maintenance 

Section Clearing - Weed Spraying 

20 Years Experience 

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Free Quotes - Competitive Pricing 

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BRICKLAYER 

George Lockyer. Over 

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Licensed Building 

Practitioner number 

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REGISTERED for all 

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Rewire specialists. Some 

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experienced, friendly, inclusive. Ring the boys at 

trade-me purchases, single Turned On for free advice 

items to truck loads, & quotes. Call Muzza 

furniture to whatever, 022 6177 275 

removals & trade oVEN CLEANING 

deliveries a specialty. Professional cleans 

Ph GEH 341-5069 $50.00. Gift Vouchers 

************** avail. Phone 0800 683- 

CARPET & VINYL 6253 or 027 228-0025 

Laying. Repairs, uplifting, PAINTER AVAILABLE 

relaying, restretching, All aspects in painting. 

Email jflattery@xtra. Very competitive in roofs 

co.nz, ph 0800 003 181 or and fences. Please call 027 

027 2407416 

241-7471 or 335-0265 

PAINTING 

30 years experience, 

workmanship guaranteed, 

pensioners discounts, 

free quotes, ph Robert 

021 026-30757 

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

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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100 


PLASTERER 

Gib Stopping, Small 

job specialty. 30 + years 

experience. Ring 0800 

387-369 

PLUMBER 

A Top Plumbing job 

completed at a fair price, 

prompt service, all work 

guaranteed, Ph Brian 960- 

7673 or 021 112-3492 

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 

RUBBISH REMOVAL 

From Kleensacks to truck 

loads, the messier th better. 

Trees, flat clean ups. Call 

Silver Threads 022 1407- 

852 

SPOUTING CLEANING 

Spouting Unblocked, 

Cleaned Out and Flushed 

Out. Also Full Handyman 

Services Available. Call 

Trevor 332 8949 or 021 

043-2034 

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. 


TILING 

Quality jobs done on time. 

All aspects of tiling. Reg 

Master Tiler. Ph Dave 027 

334 4125 

TILING 

SPLASHBACKS 

Kitchen/bathroom/ 

laundry, incl mosaics, 

ph 027 334 4125 

TREE WORK 

Hedge trimming, stump 

grinding, rubbish removed, 

small job specialty Ph 

Andrew 03 322-8341 or 

027 435-8759 

T.V. SERVICE CENTRE 

Repairs, tvs, microwaves, 

stereos, DVD. Aerial 

installations and kitsets, 

480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03 

379 1400 

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 

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/KEYBOARD 

Tuition, Wigram, for 

adults & children by 

qualified & experienced 

teacher, ph Colleen 03 260 

0863 or 027 387 4344 


Tuition. Raewyn Clegg, 

Registered Music Teacher, 

29 Lancewood Drive, 

Halswell. Ph: 3229377 

Vehicles Wanted 

CARS Wanted. Fair 

prices paid, quick and 

easy process, money paid 

directly into your bank 

account, friendly local 

service, call Tim Koller ph 

03 390 1717 valuemycar. 

co.nz 

Wanted To Buy 

CASH FOR 

STAMPS 

Do you have an Old 

Stamp Collection 

tucked away 

somewhere? 

It could be worth 

a fortune! 

We are currently buying 

old collections and can 

come to you for larger 

collections or if you are 

unable to come in. 

Call Matt Power 

0800 239 325 

The Stamp Exchange 

AAA Buying goods 

quality furniture, 

Beds, Stoves, Washing 

machines, Fridge Freezers. 

Same day service. Selwyn 

Dealers. Phone 980 5812 

or 027 313 8156 

Vehicles Wanted 

CARS Wanted. Fair 

prices paid, quick and 

easy process, money paid 

directly into your bank 

account, friendly local 

service, call Tim Koller ph 

03 390 1717 valuemycar. 

co.nz 

Tuition 


Tuition, Wigram, for 

adults & children by 

qualified & experienced 

teacher, ph Colleen 03 260 

0863 or 027 387 4344 


Tuition. Raewyn Clegg, 

Registered Music Teacher, 

29 Lancewood Drive, 

Halswell. Ph: 3229377 

Wanted To Buy 

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fridges, freezers, washing 

machines, ovens. Good 

cash paid. Ph Paul 022 

0891 671 

TOOLS Garden, 

garage, woodworking, 

mechanical, engineering, 

sawbenches, lathes, cash 

buyer, ph 355-2045 

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garage, woodworking, 

mechanical, engineering, 

sawbenches, lathes, cash 

buyer, ph 355-2045 

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Phone for further details 

(03) 379 1100 

Situations Vacant 

Centennial Manager 

12 months (Term time) 

fixed-term 

15-20 hours per week 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced event 

or PR professional to help us co-ordinate our 2018 

Centennial. You’ll be part of a small but dedicated team 

who are working toward making this event something 

truly special. 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Is self-motivated 

• Has lots of initiative 

• Is a great communicator and writer 

• Has proven experience in the areas of event 

management and communications/PR 

• Has a ‘solutions-focussed’ worldview 

• Can work unsupervised 

• Is able to juggle many tasks and still meet deadlines 

• Has an eye for detail 

• Loves to laugh! 

A full job description is available on our website under 

‘staff vacancies’: www.villa.school.nz 

Applications close Wednesday 22 February, 2017. 

Please email your CV, covering letter and contacts for 

two referees to: 

Judi Wilson 

Development Officer 

Villa Maria College 

jwi@villa.school.nz 

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‘Famous for their roasts!’ 

Start your 

day with us 

AN ECLECTIC ESTABLISHMENT 

As featured in February STYLE Taste: Vanessa Ortynsky discovers 

Urban Corner Cafe has much more to offer than initially meets the eye. 

ON the former site of the Bower Hotel 

in New Brighton stands the Urban 

Corner Cafe (alongside with e 

Bower), which is one of the most 

eclectic establishments in the city. 

Urban Corner is uniquely 

Christchurch in that it’s constructed of 

18 shipping containers. It’s a standout 

on the landscape, situated near the 

residential red zone and overlooking 

the Avon River. Upon setting foot 

inside this spacious establishment, you 

immediately forget about its modular 

construction methods. 

With its warm and family-friendly 

vibe, Urban Corner has become a 

community hub for New Brighton 

locals. e restaurant serves up brunch, lunch and 

dinner on a daily basis. Menu items are seasonal and 

the Pork Belly Burger served with coleslaw and 

cranberry sauce is a must-try for summer. 

ere’s also a kids menu and a playground outside, 

catering to mums looking for a place to bring the little 

ones for a play date. ere’s Farmyard Animal Day with 

pony rides on the last Sunday of every month in 

summer, weather permitting, which includes a Llama 

with a bad haircut and ponies of all sizes. As well as a 

separate shipping container that can be hired for kids 

parties. 

With plenty of entertainment for the older crowd as 

well, ‘Stitch n Bitch’ is hosted by a local 

artists and is every second Monday. 

It’s an excellent spot to discover new 

Kiwi artists and local talent. 

e dining room is adorned with 

brightly-coloured kitschy decor. You 

can purchase any of the art that lines 

the walls of this establishment. You’re 

sure to get a laugh out of some of the 

quirky tongue-in-cheek posters and 

signage. 

Sharing the premises with e 

Bower proves advantageous as Urban 

Corner features an extensive beer and 

wine list without the central-city price 

tag. e Friday menu comes with a 

$20 price tag, there is always events 

and special deals - including Wednesday and ursday 

feed the family of four for $50. Keep an eye on their 

Facebook page for even more stellar specials. If you are 

looking for a takeaway, there is a full range of cabinet 

available too. 

A little bit different from your traditional cafe and 

bar, this friendly place is sure to delight. If you’re 

looking for a local eatery, or keen to experience the 

warmth and hospitality of the eastern suburbs. Urban 

Corner is a sure bet. 

Urban Corner - 487 New Brighton Rd, phone 03 388 

3649. Open 7 days, 9am until late. 

www.urbancorner.co.nz 

RESTAURANT & CAFÉ 

Kid's SPECIAL 

Two courses 

Seniors SPECIAL 

Two courses 

$10 

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

Soup/Roast or 

Roast/Dessert 

CAFE 

open from 11am 

TAB & Gaming 

Function Facilities 

HOUSIE 

Tues, Thurs, Sat 

Special available lunch only 

Monday - Saturday 12pm - 2.30pm 

$20 

TUESDAY 14th FEBRUARY 

in Whitford’s Restaurant 

Valentines Day 

2 COURSE 

SPECIAL 

We are open from 6.30am 

Cooked 

breakfasts 

$18 

Check out our extensive 

breakfast menu from 

Continental to Cooked 

The 

RACECOURSE HOTEL 

& Motorlodge 

118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn, 

Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150 

www.racecoursehotel.co.nz 

WHAT’S ON 

$30 

pp 

LIVE MUSIC 

I 

ALONE 

7PM THIS SATURDAY 

in Whitfords Bar 

SHUTTLE 

Tues - Sat 

Open 7 Days from 5.30pm 

Lunch & Dinner 

All you can eat, 7 days 

NOW SERVING 

available 

from 

9am 

Breakfast 

HAPPY 

HOUR 

5PM - 7PM 

DAILY 

Bookings Essential PH 386 0088 

fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurant www.gardenhotel.co.nz 

Live Music: 

Vintage Blue 

6PM.FRI.17 FEB 

PHONE 385 8880 FIND US ON FACEBOOK fb.com/GBCCHCH 

THE GARDEN HOTEL COMPLEX | 110 MARSHLAND RD 

www.gardenhotel.co.nz | phone 385 3132 

www.newbrightonclub.co.nz 

GREAT 

DINING 

- downstairs - 

ClubBISTRO 

Open Tuesday to Saturday 

12pm-2pm and from 5pm 

Midweek $10 

SPECIAL ROAST 

Available Tuesday, 

Wednesday, & Thursday 

TUESDAYS & 

THURSDAYS 

Members Lucky 

Card Draw 

TAB POD 

GAMING ROOM 

FUNCTION ROOMS 

SHUTTLE RUNNING 

Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat 

SUNDAY 

26th February 

ALL YOU 

CAN EAT 

BUFFET 

$25 

BOOK NOW! 

PIERVIEW RESTAURANT 

GREAT 

DINING 

- upstairs - 

PIERVIEW 

Restaurant 

Quality a la carte 

with a view! 

Open from 5.30pm 

FRIDAY, SATURDAY 

& SUNDAY 

FRIDAY SPECIAL: 

SIRLOIN STEAK 

or 

CHICKEN BREAST 

WITH JACKET POTATO 

& SALAD BAR 

$22! 

SUNDAY SPECIAL: 

3 courses 

$25 

NOW OPEN FOR 

SUNDAY 

BRUNCH 

By the Seaside! 

10.30am-2.30pm 

202 Marine Parade 

Ph 388-9416 

Members, guests and affiliates welcome 

H ORNBY 

WORKINGMEN’S 

CLUB 

«WHAT'S ON« 

WESTVIEW LOUNGE 

FRIDAY 17 FEB, 7PM 

ROBBIE DREW 

SATURDAY 18 FEB, 4.30PM 

MARION’S OUTLAWS 

8PM SHA-LOW 

SPORTS HALL 

SATURDAY 18 FEB, 7.30PM 

RETRO ROCKIN’ 

WITH 

ANTHONY 

EASTERBROOK -CARTER 

& BACKPACK 

PRE-SALE TICKETS $20. 

DOOR SALES $25. 

Club 

CAFE 

OPEN 7 DAYS LUNCH & DINNER 

Gluten Free & Vegetarian options 

Hornby WMC 

17 Carmen Rd, Hornby 

Phone 03 349 9026 

www.hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz 

Members, guests & affiliates welcome

® 

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WESTERN NEWS 

Christchurch 

Lantern Festival 

Sat urday 18 

& Sun day 19 

February 

5pm -10.30pm 

North 

Hagley Park 

Free 

summertimes.co.nz 

® 

FREE MUSIC IN THE PARK 

3–4.30PM, ARCHERY LAWN 

CHRISTCHURCH 

POPS CHOIR 

sunday 19 february 

The 50 piece choir bring to 

the stage pop, rock, jazz, 

musical theatre, swing, soul 

and even some traditional 

classics creating an exciting 

mix for performers and 

audiences alike. 

KATIE THOMPSON 

sunday 26 february 

Katie Thompson has been 

carving her pathway within 

the country music scene 

in New Zealand, although 

her sound transcends the 

singer-songwriter “format”, 

bleeding into genres as 

diverse as rock, pop, folk 

and more. 

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