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6 Tuesday June 20 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi WESTERN NEWS SCHOOLS Medbury’s fundraiser for Syria PUPILS FROM Medbury School went running to raise money for Syria. As part of the school’s community service programme, the pupils ran a 12-hour fundraising initiative last week to support the World Vision 40 Hour Famine. Modelled on the Relay for Life, the walk went from 6am until 6pm and raised $22,000 to help support the refugee crisis in Syria. All year 1 to 8 pupils, BARBECUE: While the boys were running, parents helped run a sausage sizzle to raise more money. together with staff members, participated in the event. Friends and family were invited to participate and the pupils were also encouraged to walk or run outside of school hours. Amos Pilgrim, Medbury’s head of community service, with the support of year 8 house leaders, including Alexander Speight, Jasper Johnson, William Law and Ben Kuruvilla, all pitched in to help organise the fundraiser. SPRINT: Pupils from year 3 to 7 collectively ran for 12 hours to raise $22,000 to help support the refugee crisis in Syria. 30 hours free for all 2, 3 and 4 year olds spaces are limited so get in quick! once upon a time there was a family owned and operated Kindergarten nestled peacefully in the corner of south hornby Primary school grounds. It was often said that this little Kindergarten was the most magical and enchanted Kindergarten in all the land! With 24 children per session we are one big family! We care for and educate children aged 2 to 5 We offer all children 30 free hours (up to 6 free hours per day) We are open 8am - 4.30pm and school holidays To find out if south hornby Kindergarten could be part of your child’s story, contact us today! special offer Bring in this ad & get a FREE Shampoo & head massage with every full price style cut (value $6) Just Cuts Hornby, Shop 50, The Hub, Christchurch Style Cuts cuts $ 29 52 shands road, hornby | 03 349 9674
WESTERN NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi Tuesday June 20 2017 7 News Skate parks in place by January HALSWELL WILL have two new skate parks built by January. After three years of planning, consultation and design, the Halswell-Riccarton Community Board approved the projects at its meeting last Tuesday. The new skate parks will be located at Halswell Domain and in the new Halswell sub-division Knights Stream. They will cost $344,605 and $350,000 respectively. The city council had already budgeted for one skate park in Halswell when last year it decided to add another in Knights Stream. The second park will be funded using development contributions. Development contributions are fees paid by developers to help the city council pay for the infrastructure needed as a result of the project. Community consultation earlier this year showed overwhelming support for both facilities, with about 70 per cent of 147 responses in favour. About 20 per cent were against the Halswell Domain skate park and 14 per cent were against Knights Stream. Some nearby residents were concerned about anti-social behaviour, noise and the location of the parks. Submitters asked that CCTV cameras be installed, but the city council said there needed to be exceptional circumstances for it to install cameras at parks. A city council staff report said there was no evidence to suggest anti-social behaviour arose from skate parks. “Skate and recreation parks provide a sense of place for the community. Evidence indicates that the lack of things for young people to do is more likely to lead to undesirable behaviour,” city council staff said. Community board chairman Mike Mora said the city council had engaged a noise consultant to conduct an acoustic report based on the two designs and it was deemed both skate parks would comply with noise limits. He said the skate parks would be great facilities for children and families in the suburb. Construction is expected to start in September. GO AHEAD: An atrist;s impression of the skate parks in Halswell Domain (left) and Knights Stream, which will be built by January. Businesses influence decision to keep car parks • By Julia Evans FENDALTON business owners are relieved that parking outside their premises won’t be removed. Elizabeth Fry, owner of The Cook Shop on Holmwood Rd, said she’s thrilled the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board did not approve a new pedestrian island that would take away six parking spaces. “We’re pleased it’s being maintained,” Mrs Fry said. If the parking was revoked, she said she would have lost her walkin customer base. “It’ll kill us . . . the reality is it’s putting all these businesses in real danger of having to close their doors,” Mrs Fry said. But the board went against the city council’s recommendation and moved a motion to keep the intersection as it is. The board’s decision came after Mrs Fry organised a petition of 336 signatures opposing the loss of parking. Ilam MP Gerry Brownlee, board chairman David Cartwright and city councillor Jamie Gough met with Mrs Fry in May to address concerns raised by the petition. Time To Insulate Your Rental Ceiling Insulation Up to 100 sqm FRoM JusT $995 Do you have a rental home? Call us today for a SPECIAL DEAL on ceiling and underfloor insulation Phone 0800 434 600 | 10d Sheffield Crescent, Burnside www.livinghouse.co.nz We offer a wide range of Earthwool Glasswool plus acoustic sound absorbing insulation. FREE QUOTES L ivinG H ousE
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