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2 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday September 7 2017 Inside FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK The Star News..................................3-32 WHO IS Glenn Delaney? The new Canterbury rugby coach, of course. And on pages 13 and 14 reporter Bridget Rutherford talks to him in our regular Our People environment. A former newspaper colleague of mine Jimmy Doyle thought Bridget did a pretty good job profiling Razor Robertson a few months ago. Bridget was put on the case again this week to profile Robertson’s successor, and I’m sure Doyley will agree she’s done another top job. Delaney had a close run thing with the Ranfurly Shield against Otago but in true Canterbury style he was never that worried the shield was going south. For us Cantabrians it’s all about planning and having a never say die attitude. Delaney has good rugby roots – he cut his teeth for Linwood, probably at Linfield Park, a complex I helped raise money for as a kid with runathons during my not so stunning time in a green and black jersey. So Doyley, I hope you enjoy Bridget’s read. – Barry Clarke The Christchurch Star Company Ltd. 359 Lincoln Rd | Addington | Christchurch 8024 CONTACT THE STAR ADVERTISERS YOUR BEST CHOICE TO GROW CUSTOMERS No.1 for Readership No.1 for Circulation No.1 for Results Contact us today to grow more customers for your business! Contact Shane at: shane@starmedia.kiwi or call 3797-100 Source: CMI Nielsen readership Thursday Christchurch Urban area 10+ Family’s house in midst of repair battle 13 At a Glance Canty coach all red and black OUR PEOPLE GENERAL: 379 7100 | NEWS: Barry Clarke. 364 7422. barry@starmedia.kiwi | WEB: www.starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING: 364 7429, shane@starmedia.kiwi | CIRCULATION: 364-7453 THIS WEEK IN CANTERBURY’S PAST This week in history saw the formation of the Canterbury Automobile Association on September 4, 1903. On September 5, 1985, French agent Dominique Prieur, convicted over the bombing of the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior, was transferred from Mt Eden Jail to Christchurch Women’s Prison. On September 5, 1988, Stanley Reid, New Zealand’s longest serving prisoner (43 years) died in Christchurch. On September 6, 1878, the railway to Dunedin was opened. On September 7, 1850, the first Canterbury Association settlers sailed from Plymouth, England, on the Charlotte Jane, Randolph and Cressy. On September 7, 1863, Christchurch’s first murder trial took place. G. Lumley was convicted. On September 8, 1850, the Sir George Seymour leaves Plymouth with settlers. NEWS 20 Readers’ photos........24 Viewpoint.....................27,28 Food..................................31 Gardening...........................33 Travel............................... 36 Sport...............................38-43 Puzzles........................... 46 Entertainment........ 56-59 Greek tragedy for the new age THEATRE/ARTS 35 LOCAL NEWS www.Star.kiwi WALKIES ON WHEELS A little dog in a pram is capturing hearts everywhere she goes in Rolleston. Gemma the cairn terrier loves her daily walks and hates to be left at home. When she was diagnosed with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, which makes her tire easily, her owner Sue Smit decided to take her for walks in a pram instead. Each morning they walk along Goulds Rd. •Most popular dogs, page 9 shutter sale now on Best quality shutters $389m 2 *Conditions apply free measure & quote * 1/251 Blenheim Road | 03 343 1917 www.carpetplus.co.nz
The Star Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday September 7 2017 3 News Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk From blockbusters to city theatre The Hobbit, Avatar and now Sister Act • By Georgia O’Connor-Harding DISCO-FEVER: The cast of Sister Act dressed in sparkling costumes designed by Lesley Burkes-Harding. FROM DESIGNING costumes to fit Orlando Bloom to helping create blockbuster film sets – John Harding and Lesley Burkes-Harding know how to transform a show into a full visual experience. Audiences will get to see an endless stream of costumes embedded with sequins and neo- Gothic style sets designed by the Akaroa couple in Showbiz Christchurch’s latest production of Sister Act. Hundreds of costumes were designed by Burkes-Harding for the show, while her husband created the set which has toured all over the country. Between them, they have 65 years of experience working in television, consortium productions and major films including Avatar, King Kong and The Lord of the Rings. While working on The Hobbit, Burkes-Harding designed the costumes for Bloom in his role as the elf Legolas. Like most of the productions the couple have worked on, the design for Sister Act has been a large undertaking. “It is always a big job . . . there are many hundreds of sequin fabrics that I bought for that show,” Burkes-Harding said. She said in theatre, costumes need to be sturdy and well designed to suit the different people who wear them. It is similar for Harding, who said every set he designs needs to be “elastic” to adapt to each venue on which it is staged. “One of the first things was solving how to do multiple scene changes, so I came up with the idea of a double conveyor belt,” he said. Other key elements in the set include the use of LED lighting •Sister Act opens at the Isaac Theatre Royal tomorrow and runs until September 23. To book tickets, go to www.showbiz.org.nz Lesley Burkes-Harding John Harding to recreate the “exquisite” quality of the stained-glass church windows, and a narthex that he found in a recycling yard near Rangiora, which came from church rubble after the February 22, 2011, earthquake. For the couple’s next project, they will recreate the landing of the first French settlers in Akaroa as part of its three-day French Festival. “We can work together, we work separately. It doesn’t really matter, it is always fun,” Burkes- Harding said. In Brief CATHEDRAL DECISION The future of the Christ Church Cathedral will be decided on Saturday. The Anglican Diocese’s synod will vote on three options for the building’s future – restore it, knock it down and build a new Cathedral, or gift the building to the Government. Funding to restore the building is on the table, including city council’s $10 million pledge, a $10 million Crown injection, a $13.7 million pledge from the Great Christchurch Buildings Trust and a $15 million Government loan that would not have to be paid back if certain conditions are met. ELECTRIC VEHICLE HIRE An electric car sharing scheme launched yesterday aims to eventually make 100 cars available at 10 hubs around the city. Twelve Christchurch businesses, including the city council and Environment Canterbury, will be part of the scheme, implemented by vehicle management company, Yoogo. The public will be able to hire an electric vehicle from November at three hubs around the city. •Lianne Dalziel’s column, page 28 BETTER REDCLIFFS TOILETS The lack of public toilets in Redcliffs village is in the spotlight. The Linwood-Coastal-Burwood Community Board has asked city council staff to investigate after concerns from businesses about the public using their facilities. The original toilet block in the park close to Main Rd was damaged in the February 22, 2011, earthquake. NEW BUSINESS MANAGER Paul Lonsdale has taken on the role as the Central City Business Association manager. The role is a part time position which will still allow Mr Lonsdale to be New Brighton Business and Landowners Association manager. ARTISTIC: John Harding was a costume designer on James Cameron’s blockbuster film Avatar. Lesley Burkes-Harding designed costumes for actor Orlando Bloom in his role as Legalos in The Hobbit films. RAIL FREIGHT RUNNING The first freight services to run again on the rail line between Picton and Christchurch will begin on September 15, 10 months after the Kaikoura earthquake, KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy said. Brian Conaghan Doctor of Audiology MNZAS Lisa Scott Audiometrist Enjoy life, improve your hearing Bring us your written quote and compare costs Fully Funded Options for ACC Patients 472 Innes Road PH 385 4950 or 0800 385 4950 *Terms & Conditions apply. 6002274AA
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