Western News: December 12, 2017

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2 Tuesday December 12 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi from the editor’s desk YOU KIND of get the feeling there’s an avalanche of suburban bank closures on the way. We reveal today ANZ (page 1) is closing its Avonhead branch and moving the people who work there to an expanded Upper Riccarton branch. That’s good news for people in Upper Riccarton but not so good for the people who use the Avonhead branch. The figures supplied by ANZ over bank use paint a gloomy picture – and we can blame it all on the internet. The closure comes as Westpac considers closing their New Brighton, Sydenham and Lincoln branches. Congratulations to Christine Lake (page 1) for her Local Hero medal last week as part of Kiwibank’s New Zealander of the Year Awards. 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 Chrys Horn’s view on Ngai Puna Wai Great sports opportunities – both formal and informal – and more spaces which can be used by our community are two things that we can expect. Page 5 sports Library users step up the fight A crowd of 30 people gathered at the Rannerdale Veterans Village to have their say on the Upper Riccarton War Memorial Library’s future. Page 9 community events Christmas market time Go along on Sunday from noon-3pm to the Halswell Christmas Market at St John of God Halswell and The Granada Centre, 26 Nash Rd. WESTERN NEWS NEWS Emily O’Connell Ph: 364 7497 emily.oconnell@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Alana Powell Ph: 962 8753 alana.powell@starmedia.kiwi Page 25 The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 18,190 homes every Tuesday Templeton, Islington, Hei Hei, Broomfield, Halswell, Oaklands, Westlake, Hornby, Wigram, Sockburn, Church Corner, Ilam, Russley, Hyde Park, Avonhead, Riccarton Park, Riccarton. Christmas Specials Have a happy Christmas from the management & staff christmas specials sleeping bags • footwear • packs • camping accessories CORUBA 1 Litre JIM BEAM 1.75 Litre SPEIGHT’S 24 Pack $ $ $ 33 .99 37 .99 59 .99 30 % off storewide SMIRNOFF VODKA 1 Litre WOODSTOCK 5% - 12 Pack 2 for $ WOODSTOCK 42 7% - 12 Pack $ 33 .99 HEINEKEN 15 Pack $ 27 .99 tramping boots now instore Hornby Liquor Centre 58 Carmen Rd • 03 349 3005 Promotion ends 31st Dec 2017 Mon-Wed 10am-7pm, Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm Open 7 days dressmart HOrnby, main sOutH rd | pH 03 344 5304
WESTERN NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday December 12 2017 3 News Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk Parking saga rolls on • By Emily O’Connell AN ILAM resident is frustrated after public consultation on restrictions to help solve Canterbury University parking issues has been delayed. Yesterday the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board received an updated report with solutions to the parking problems. The board has been working with the Halswell-Hornby- Riccarton Community Board to create solutions for the streets - which are popular parking spots for Canterbury University students and staff. But Ilam and Upper Riccarton Residents’ Association chairman Phil McGoldrick said the community boards need to consider placing restrictions on the area close to Canterbury University urgently. City council manager planning and delivery transport Lynette Ellis was unable to say how long the delay will be. “Staff are meeting with the community boards in the new year to consider what areas or specific streets will be a priority to start community engagement. FRUSTRATED: Ilam and Upper Riccarton Residents’ Association chairman Phil McGoldrick wants to see parking restrictions for the area about Canterbury University reviewed urgently. This follows a decision to delay the process. Unfortunately, staff cannot comment on likely timeframes at this stage,” she said. Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board chairman Mike Mora said the reason for the delay was because they want to get Canterbury University involved in the process too. But the report highlighted the cost of public consultation. “Given the cost of the consultation (about $10,000 per area), it was also decided not to proceed with another area at this time,” the report said. The affected area, which runs from Straven to Avonhead Rds, is being reviewed in five parts. One-hundred-and-forty-seven submissions were made during the consultation period for Area One. Area One was within the boundaries of Hamilton Ave, Ryeland Ave and Ilam Rd. A majority of 41 per cent of people didn’t support the proposal to make restrictions in Area One. During the meeting it was also decided to not present Area One to the board for approval. “The project did not receive a great amount of support from the community,” the report said. Mr McGoldrick said when Canterbury University starts back his street will be full of cars and it’s a real safety issue. He thinks Canterbury University has been “genuine” in trying their best to fix the problem. The report also said Residents Parking Permits will be considered next year after the city council’s Long Term Plan 2018. “It’s not anticipated that the Suburban Parking Policy [of which Residents Parking Permits are a part of] would be adopted until late 2018 or early 2019,” the report said. Mr McGoldrick said he will express his concerns about the delay at the residents’ association’s meeting on Thursday night. In Brief BUS STOP SHELTERS The Halswell-Hornby- Riccarton Community Board will discuss tonight whether to approve the installation of eight bus passenger shelters. The proposed locations are Corsair Drive, 59 Waimairi Rd, 58 Patterson Tce, 78 Springs Rd, Caulfield Ave, Awatea Rd, 13 Springs Rd and 51 Main South Rd. The city council staff recommendation is to approve the proposed bus shelters. . . . AND BUS STOPS The community board will also decide whether to approve a new bus stop on Rotherham St outside Westfield Riccarton. Hassle Free Tours is requesting the stop for their doubledecker bus route. The city council staff recommendations are all to approve the proposed bus stop. HALSWELL XMAS TREE The Halswell Community Project has set up a Christmas gift tree at the Halswell Hub on Halswell Rd. People can donate gifts and food items, which will be given to the City Mission to distribute to families in need at Christmas. Goods will be accepted until this Friday. CHOCOLATE FACTORY SHOP Christmas Specials Buy 5 bags of any combination from the following ($5/bag): marshmallow bars Christmas marshmallow Bells and Santas Bagged chocolates and get another bag FREE 19 19 Cable Street, Street, Sockburn (off (off Blenheim Rd) Phone 357 0085 Open Monday to - Friday, 9am—4pm - 4pm Your Local Real Estate Specialists Lower fees, 2.95% up to $390,000 thereafter 1.95% + admin fee + gst Mike Pero Hornby 393 Main South Road Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008) Megan WOODS Member of Parliament for WIGRAM Constituents needing assistance or wanting an appointment are invited to contact me on: Phone 338 6347 Email: megan.woods@ wigram.org.nz Authorised by Megan Woods MP, Shop 8/12 McCarthy Street, Christchurch Ken Sharplin Licensed Salesperson 027 432 4912 Dee Knowles Licensed Salesperson 027 531 5456 Ian Falconer Licensed Salesperson 027 849 0404 Stevie Golding Licensed Salesperson 021 0830 4660 Lee Allison Licensed Salesperson 021 0883 6682 Chris Downes Mortgages & Insurance 027 283 0464 water saving tip#1 Ensure your garden retains the water it needs. Only water before 6am or after 9pm. Check for water restrictions before any outdoor water use. Visit ccc.govt.nz for easy water saving tips.
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