<strong>14</strong> Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi News Thursday <strong>September</strong> <strong>14</strong> <strong>2017</strong> Local News Now <strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Fire rages, homes at risk Scribe reveals challenges on social media RAPPER SCRIBE has taken to social media to reveal he is “four days clean”. In a video on Instagram, Malo Ioane Luafutu shared that he’s tackling his challenges and is ready to show the world he will bounce back. “4 days clean . . . I’m a show everybody they ain’t know who they f**king with . . . #heartbreakkid #innerstrength #meagainsttheworld #singlelife #yolf.” In 2011, Scribe revealed he suffered from drug, alcohol and gambling addictions. Police allege he was found with an offensive weapon, namely a bat, on Ollivers Rd, Phillipstown. It’s also alleged he was found in possession of a Class A controlleddrug amphetamine and a pipe. He also faces three charges of failing to answer bail. <strong>The</strong> Christchurch rapper captured the hearts of New Zealanders when his debut album <strong>The</strong> Crusader was released in 2003. It went gold within hours and platinum after just a few days. Luafutu was remanded on bail to a case review hearing on November <strong>14</strong>. His bail conditions require him to report to a police station twice a week. Sports legends’ comeback • By Gordon Findlater CANTERBURY’S sporting heroes will once again see the light of day after Lancaster Park’s Pillars of Pride were salvaged last week. What is next for the pillars, which were created to recognise Canterbury rugby and cricket greats, is yet to be decided. <strong>The</strong> Canterbury Rugby Football Union Historical Trust has come into possession of the 26 rugby pillars, which were left stricken at Lancaster Park ahead of its demolition. Warren Barberel, who is leading the trust’s efforts to salvage the pillars, says there are a few ideas currently floating around such as placing them around Rugby Park. Some of the former players represented on the pillars, their families and clubs have also inquired about getting their hands on some of them. Fergie McCormick, who still holds the record of 222 games for Canterbury, was the first to have a pillar created. He still remembers the day his pillar went up at Lancaster Park and described it as a huge honour and a great memory. GREATS: Les McFadden, Warren Barberel and Gary Tibbotts stand with Fergie McCormick and Ian Penrose’s Pillars of Pride. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER He was obviously stoked to hear the pillars had finally been recovered. “That’s marvellous – I’m pretty over the moon about that,” said McCormick. “I didn’t want to see them end up in a pit.” He is keen see the pillars put on display at Rugby Park if all the former players and families agree. Otherwise, he’d like to see it stay within his family and on display at Linfield Park – the home of his Linwood Rugby Club. Ian Penrose, who captained Canterbury 64 times in his 103 appearances between 1963 and 1971, is also happy to see the pillars safe and is open to what happens next. “If everyone can agree to a display at Rugby Park, I’ll be happy,” said Penrose. “Otherwise, I may look at offering it to the museum at New Brighton.” <strong>The</strong> Pillars of Pride are made of steel and curved to fit around the pillars at Lancaster Park. Other players with pillars include Sydenham legend Maurice Dixon, the oldest living All Black Tiny Hill and hardman Alex Wyllie. <strong>The</strong> historical trust has been operating out of the old physio room at Rugby Park for the past two years, collecting Canterbury rugby memorabilia. <strong>The</strong> idea to set up the trust came just over a decade ago during the CRFU’s 125th anniversary. “<strong>The</strong> objective was to form a little group and we would attempt to get a hold of memorabilia,” said Mr Barberel. <strong>The</strong> trust currently has around 2000 items, which range from programmes and jerseys to boots, films and books. “<strong>The</strong> dream is that we would have a Canterbury rugby museum,” said Mr Barberel. “Let’s see what we might get if we get a new stadium.” <strong>The</strong> trust also has the 12 cricket Pillars of Pride, including the likes of Richard, Walter and Dayle Hadlee. Canterbury Cricket are expected to collect them shortly. Public Open Day Justice & Emergency Services Precinct Christchurch’s new Justice & Emergency Services Precinct is nearing completion, and you are invited to look behind the scenes before agencies move in. 17 <strong>September</strong> <strong>2017</strong> Self guided tours Precinct tour 30 mins Custodial Facility tour 30 mins Come and explore this amazing new civic building. WHEN - Sunday 17th <strong>September</strong> <strong>2017</strong> • Learn about the building and find out more DOORS OPEN - 10am about the people who will work here. LAST ENTRY - 2:30pm • See how justice services will be delivered from this leading-edge court facility. • Engage with the emergency services - Police, Civil Defence, Fire and Emergency and St John – WHERE Main entry at 20 Lichfield Street (corner Lichfield and Durham Streets) A short walk from the Bus Interchange. and see how they will work together in the new Emergency Operations Centre. GLOUCESTER ST GLOUCESTER ST • Get a sneak peak into the courtrooms and This is a family-friendly event, the cells. with plenty of interactive activities • Climb into a fire truck and meet a Police dog. which will appeal to everyone. Visit the Ministry of Justice Facebook page or website for event information and parking options: www.justice.govt.nz www.facebook.com/JusticeandEmergencyServicesPrecinct MONTREAL ST MONTREAL ST CAMBRIDGE TCE HEREFORD ST CASHEL ST LICHFIELD ST JUSTICE & EMERGENCY SERVICES PRECINCT TUAM ST COLOMBO ST WORCESTER ST MANCHESTER ST HIGH ST HIGH ST WORCESTER ST 20 HEREFORD ST CASHEL ST LICHFIELD ST Lichfield TUAM ST Street MADRAS ST BARBADOES ST
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