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4 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday September 12 2017 WESTERN NEWS GENERAL ELECTION 2017 – MEET THE CANDIDATES Ilam electorate McMaster & Heap Veterinary practice EMERGENCY EYE SURGERY FOR JESS Meet “Jess” an 8 year old black and white moggy with real attitude, who recently flew down from Nelson to see Dr Steve Heap for emergency surgery on her left eye. Her primary vet at Alabama Vets, had seen her a week earlier for a painful superficial ulcer ( probably from a cat scratch injury). Jess was very hard to examine so was started on topical eye ointment and anti-inflammatory medication. Jess was otherwise well. She returned 2 days later as her owners couldn’t medicate the eye either. By this stage her left eye was producing a bloody infected discharge, had swelled up and the ulcer had grown in size. Her vet added in antibiotic tablets and more medication for inflammation, swelling and pain but the next day the ulcer looked no better. Jess needed to be sedated as the vet couldn’t examine this eye with her awake. Her eye was stained with fluorosein( as can be seen in the attached photo) and had become non healing and so given the difficulty in medicating Jess it was thought a better way to go was surgery in Christchurch with DrSteve Heap. So Jess flew to Steve and was operated on immediately to prevent the eye collapsing and impaired vision. Steve performed a lamellar keratectomy to remove the dead, soft, spongy tissue on edges of the deep stromal corneal ulcer. A conjunctival flap was sutured over the large defect to allow the perfect environment for healing, meaning a good blood supply and protection from environmental allergens. Due to the difficulty in checking the healing progress of Jess’s eye it was thought a good idea to board her at McMaster & Heap vets until Steve was happy that the ulcer was healing. As we were still unable to get near her eye to apply drops, long acting injections were given for ease and for her comfort. Needless to say she needs a head collar worn to stop her irritating her eye, undoing all Steve’s good work. So far so good 4 days out from her surgery. She is eating up a storm and feisty again which means she’s back to her happy self. Steve has given the all clear and she flies home on Friday to her eagerly awaiting, doting parents. Steve sees at least 10 eye referrals daily and many of these patients end up needing surgery. Eye injuries can’t wait if the end result is to save the eye and Steve will often come into the clinic on his days off to see emergency cases. The take home message here is don’t wait with eye problems – get them looked at early by your vet, as two eyes are always better than one!! Dr Michele McMaster Gerry Brownlee – National I am honoured to be selected by the National Party as their candidate in Ilam. I grew up here, I have my home in the electorate and I have a real commitment to the sustainable development of its future. I represent the National Party because I have a genuine commitment to equal opportunity, personal freedom and personal responsibility. I value enterprise, hard work and Anthony Rimell - Labour What I’ll bring to Ilam is an established track record of service to the people of Canterbury. I’m focused on the must haves; decent, affordable homes; clean water; and swimmable rivers. Priorities for me include retaining and improving state housing in Bryndwr; improving our health funding; and ensuring better access to education. As a union organiser I Nuk Korako National list MP based in the Port Hills A E P 6/950 Ferry Road, Ferrymead nuk.korakomp@parliament.govt.nz 03 384 0008 facebook.com/nukkorako.PortHills korako.co.nz Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by Nuk Korako, 6/950 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch reward for achievement. But, as the Member of Parliament for Ilam led the nurses union in successfully negotiating one of the largest settlements in Canterbury’s history. For several years I was on assisting people at a grass roots level, I know any community is only as strong as its most vulnerable. National has focused on building a strong economy that provides opportunity for enterprise and funding to meet the needs of our most at-risk New Zealanders. I am asking for your vote to continue as the Member of Parliament for Ilam and most importantly for your Party vote for National. the Advisory Board of the Christchurch Earthquake Appeals Trust, where I supported projects that gave Christchurch people real hope. I was recently elected to the board of the Tenants Protection Agency. As an MP, I’ll be here for the local people. I currently head a multicultural church in Riccarton. I continue to work for a better and fairer society, so that we can all enjoy a quality life here in New Zealand. Shoe Repairs 88B Riccarton Road • All shoe/boot repairs same day service • Shoe dyeing • Key Cutting • Shoe stretching • Watch batteries & straps • Polishes / laces / insoles • Dry-cleaning agency • Bag repairs • Zip replacement • 18 years experience • Easy Parking at rear - off Straven Road, see map. PH: 343 3467 Open 7 days Cnr Hoon Hay & Coppell place phone 338 2534, Fax 339 8624 e. mcmasterandheap@yahoo.co.nz www.mcmasterheap.co.nz McMaster & Heap
WESTERN NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday September 12 2017 5 Ilam electorate David Lee - Green Party David is a native Cantabrian with strong roots in Ilam. Connection and connectedness are fundamental to his vision for a better Christchurch and a better New Zealand. A career urban planner, David understands how the physical world fosters and sustains personal and community wellbeing. Relationships with our environment, and connection to the world at large, provide a sense of identity, affiliation, and belonging. As MP for Ilam, David will get Canterbury back onto the government’s agenda. Rebuilding critical infrastructure and services for a 21st-century city – and beyond, investment in transport networks and clean water are essential for Cantabrians to enjoy the standard of living that all New Zealanders deserve. In central and local government roles David has been responsible for environmental policy and transport planning. He is currently an elected representative, leading climate change, technology, innovation and enterprise – the way forward to address environmental sustainability. Raf Manji - Independent It’s been my privilege to serve you as a local councillor since 2013. Much has been achieved in that time but we are still far from securing the thriving 21st-century city we envisaged back in 2011. It’s been five years since the blueprint and it’s time for a reset and new leadership. You have two votes to cast this election – one for the party you want to lead the next Government and one for the person you think can best represent Ilam and Christchurch’s interests in Parliament. As an independent I will be free to focus on local issues, such as water quality, transport, health and housing, as well as continuing to make sure the next Government finishes the rebuild job properly. Christchurch needs a strong, independent voice in Wellington, and someone who can work with the next Government. And that’s why I’m asking you to vote for me as your electorate candidate for Ilam. Martin Frauenstein – Conservative Martin settled in Wellington New Zealand in 1996. Since 2011 he and his wife have lived in the Ilam electorate. He was a solutions architect at the CDHB for four and a half years, and has since reestablished his IT consultancy. Martin holds a strong sense of justice, and the belief that offenders should be held accountable for their actions while being rehabilitated to be reintegrated as productive members of society. He has been an active volunteer with Corrections since 2012. He holds the preservation of life and strong families dear. As a pro-life advocate, supports the 40 Days for Life movement. Voting, is a cornerstone of democracy – the voice of the people. The Conservative Party principle of binding citizens-initiated referenda therefore resonates strongly with him. The Conservative principles of democracy, family and justice offer voters the chance to “hit the reset button” on the future of New Zealand. Martin Thomas Francis – Independent My name is Martin Francis, I am 75-years-old and live in the ‘red zone’. I stand for the people affected by the earthquakes and who live every day, dealing with the Governments deception by ruling areas of Christchurch to be ‘red zones.’ The Quake Outcast group has now won five court rulings in its favour, at their own cost, the Supreme Court deeming that the red zone zoning is unlawful. The land and those improvements that have been obtained by the Government is by deception and can now be said to be ‘proceeds of crime’. I stand to fight to right the wrong. In the red zone, all sections and improvements insured or uninsured, to be treated as equal. Gerry Brownlee announced to the media a game to push uninsured off their land, without paying for improvements. I stand to push for repairing the red zone errors the Government has made. Doing it once, doing it right. •More candidates, pages 6, 7, 8 & 10 Want to learn about Selwyn’s freshwater? 9113487AC 9113487AE FILL UP FOR LESS THIS SEPTEMBER WITH YOUR SUPERGOLD CARD. • Full mechanical services • Petrol & Diesel • New wheel alignment equipment Incorporating HALSWELL NOW OPEN IN HORNBY WOF ONLY $29 FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY TYRE SPECIAL 175/65R14 Bridgestone Ecopia $135 245/45R18 Bridgestone Ecopia $257 215/55R17 Bridgestone ER33 $280 • All range of tyres. Economic – Only while stocks last. High performance 345 Halswell Road Bridgestone Tyre Centre Hornby Ph: (03) 349 5505 • 39 Carmen Rd, Hornby Phone 322-7137 Prices include fitting balancing and GST. Monday – Friday 7.30am to 5pm. Saturday 9am to 12 noon Come along to our final seminar at Lincoln University. Hosted by the Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee. Moderated by Sue Jarvis, Lincoln University. Thursday 14 September 12pm and 7.30pm What more needs to be done to address Selwyn Te Waihora water issues? Lunchtime seminar: Held in the D6 lecture room (Landscape Building) from 12pm to 12.50pm. Evening seminar: Held in the S1 lecture room (Stewart Building) from 7.30pm to 9pm. For more information find us at facebook.com/canterburywater Panellists include: Ken Hughey is a Professor at Lincoln University (Environmental Management Group), DOC’s Chief Science Advisor, and has had a long research, fishing and ecological association with the Lake throughout his career. Pat McEvedy is a cropping farmer from Springston. He was a member of the Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee from its establishment to 2015 and is a Selwyn District Councillor. Taumutu Rūnanga representative. Taumutu are mana whenua of the Lake and catchment. The Lake has significant values of mahinga kai, wāhi tapu and wāhi taonga (sacred or treasured) sites.
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