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26 Thursday July 6 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi The Star Viewpoint A way forward for Cathedral CHRIST CHURCH Cathedral sits at the very heart of Christchurch – it’s the city’s namesake, an icon, a place of worship, a community facility, a tourist attraction and a beloved heritage building. But, for more than six years, New Zealand’s most well-known church has sat in ruins – a sad and constant reminder of all that we’ve been through. It’s a divisive issue and everyone has an opinion but, one way or another, a decision must be made. That’s why this week I presented a Government offer of reinstatement to Bishop Victoria Matthews. The offer includes a Crown cash contribution of $10 million and an interest free suspensory loan of $15 million, as well as $10 million from the city council and $13.7 million from the Great Christchurch Buildings Trust. It also includes an independent fundraising trust, legislation to streamline the process and a joint venture to govern and manage the project. The church would remain, by far, the biggest contributor with its insurance payment of $42 million. Together, we have more than Nicky Wagner $90 million — enough to complete the Cathedral and ancillary buildings. The offer is not about favouring reinstatement over restoration or a contemporary new-build. It’s about finding a way forward that doesn’t leave everyone tied up in court for five to 10 years. The Bishop and the Synod now have a clear and detailed option for consideration, with added security and certainty, particularly around funding. In putting forward this offer, the Government, city council and heritage groups are attempting to break the current stalemate by balancing the property rights of the Church with the historical value of the building and its economic potential. This issue effects everyone in Christchurch. By reinstating the Cathedral we can finally unlock the city centre and once again have a bustling and vibrant core that attracts tourists, appeals to developers and makes Cantabrians — and New Zealanders — proud. •Nicky Wagner is Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration A man caught driving 164km/h while four times the legal limit in May had been caught drink driving before Hamish Middleton – Third strike, car he was driving should be crushed. Cherry Cornelius – Six months until this fool is back on our roads, who will he kill before an appropriate sentence is served. Andrea Heffernan – Six months disqualification? Should be at least a year. Rob White – Why in hell is he still in circulation. Judy Tacón – Lock him up and crush the car. Last week The Star reported frontline police in Canterbury would have more weaponry to deal with dangerous incidents Brian Godfrey – As I understand it, many police officers have rapid access already to firearms be in their vehicles or stations. We don’t see these officers wearing those firearms unless the incident or event they are attending requires them to do so. The decision to access and wear arms is made based on the officers first hand information or direction from a more senior officer/NCO in a control position. The officers with rapid access are also trained and required to confirm their understanding of the rules around the use of those firearms every time they access them. I would hate to see New Zealand move to armed police as a matter of routine like so many other countries do, France, United States, as a couple of examples. We do have gun issues here for sure and arming or not of the police isn’t going to change that, it may deter some one from using a firearm improperly but most of those who do so now will continue to do so regardless of the police being armed or not. This is not a simple problem and I don’t know the answer. The US demonstrates how gun control doesn’t work. DESIGNER FASHION AT OUTLET PRICES SMART BRANDS SMARTER PRICES HORNBY 409 Main South Road | Open 10am–5pm, 7 days
The Star Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi Thursday July 6 2017 27 Ann Carey – I understand your views and I agree with many of them but unfortunately I feel the time has come for our police to be taken far more seriously. Police are armed in Australia, they wear side arms and they are taken very seriously. Kim Rose Powers – One side of me says yes. They need to defend themselves but on the other side I say no because like in the States the police are to quick with their guns and don’t use them fairly. Pam Wilson – While I understand the need pointed out in this article, one of the things that has most impressed me about New Zealand over the years is that the police have had no real need to carry weapons. The method in which conflict is resolved is done in a less threatening and non-violent fashion than what is seen elsewhere, especially in the US. The shoot first, ask questions later ideology does not National Bear & Doll Show Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th July 2017 Canterbury Caledonian Hall. 5 Michelle Road, Wigram, Christchurch Times: 10am-4pm Adults $5.00 Children (under 12) $3.00 Children (under 5) FREE Family (2 A + 2 C) $13.00 No EFTPOS available sit well with me. However, when the lives of the police are threatened by weaponry, then their safety must also be considered. It’s a catch-22 situation and I’m sorry that it has come to this in NZ. Vicki-Anne Parker – Police need to feel safe and protected on the streets. Being a former partner of an officer who has been assaulted and knowing of others who have been assaulted on the job it is just another way for partners knowing they’re going to be safe in a very dangerous situation at last resort. A gun is only ever used as a last resort when all other options haven’t worked. I know that if a stranger was walking around shooting everywhere, and if police shot them in the leg to stop it I would support it for public safety. Bryan Flanagan – Sadly, it is necessary. Some bad will come of it, but in balance it is necessary. •More Rise Up, p28 All Sewing Needs Students want to bring change LAST WEEK my hopes for the future were boosted by two very special events in Christchurch. One was the remarkable launch of the 2017 Youth Custody Index by students at St Thomas of Canterbury College and other was attending the community awards for people in the Riccarton, Hornby and Halswell areas. Here I saw people who were committed to making our neighbourhoods, their city and their country a better place. This is something that we should take time out to celebrate. THis year was the fourth that students from St Thomas have released their index which uses the Official Information Act to compile a snapshot of how well the justice system is dealing with young people. THe impressive young men who worked on the project are confronting head-on the important issue of how our young people in custody are to have a voice. Impressively, they also managed to bring together all the country’s watchdogs onto one stage for the launch. This was the first time that Tailoring for 40 years Alterations, repairs & garment makeovers. All fabric including leather wear. Made to order. All enquiries welcome 474 Barrington St Corner Lincoln Road (near Z Station) Phone: 339 2464 www.streetwize.co.nz CONCERN: St Thomas of Canterbury College students have compiled a snapshot of how well the justice system is dealing with young people. Chief Ombudsman Judge Peter Boshier, Children’s Commissioner, Judge Andrew Becroft and Chief Human Rights Commissioner, David Rutherford had shared the public stage. These young men are not the leaders of tomorrow – they’re already leading. What struck me the most about these young men was how much they cared about their world and wanted to bring about change that world for the better. THis was a sentiment I was also struck by at the Halswell- Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Community Awards. Here, local people were honoured for their work in residents associations, for delivering meals on wheels, for advising at citizens advice bureaus and much more. As the citations were read I was doing the mental arithmetic totting up the thousands of hours that these individuals had spent helping others and their communities and, most importantly and even harder to calculate, making a difference. We are indeed fortunate to have all of these people in our neighbourhoods and in our city. •Megan Woods is Labour’s Canterbury spokeswoman •Lianne Dalziel, p28 TICKETS ONLY $12 CHRISTCHURCH Boat, Motorhome & Caravan Show Horncastle Arena This Friday, Saturday & Sunday www.boatmotorhomeshow.co.nz
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