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Rangi Ruru Girls’ School had a successful outing at the South Island rowing club championships in Twizel at the weekend.
The school brought home six golds, a silver and a bronze during the two-day event at Lake Ruataniwha. Millie Knight and
the Rangi Ruru girls under-19 four (above) won silver. The results are a good platform to build on ahead of the South Island
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wish for
heavy
vehicle
restrictions
• By Julia Evans
THE LOCAL residents’ association
may get its wish of having heavy
vehicles restricted from some
residential Fendalton roads.
Based on “conversations and
advice” from city council chief executive
Karleen Edwards and a city
council staff report which is going
to the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood
Community Board, some
heavy vehicle restriction is likely
around the Glandovey Rd area, city
councillor Raf Manji said.
But he said it would not be sensible
to start “slapping bans” on all
streets around Glandovey, Idris and
Straven Rds.
“We have to think about the
impact it would have . . . and be
reasonable,” he said.
The Glandovey, Idris and Straven
Residents’ Association has been
trying to get heavy vehicles off Idris
and Glandovey Rds since the intersection
was upgraded in 2013.
It is particularly concerned a
cyclist or pedestrian will be injured
or killed.
The area has been used as a collector
route by heavy vehicles following
the earthquakes.
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Hank, the border collie cross we
featured over Christmas has found a
home.
Hank was on our front page promoting
the Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust’s 2018 calendar. He wasn’t in it
– only canines that have been rehomed make the cut.
Hank had been at Dogwatch since October, and the people
who run the deserving organisation needed a family with the
patience to take him – Hank has a few quirks.
That’s not uncommon in dogs that end up in the pound;
they’ve usually been pushed from pillar to post before they get
there.
So a new start for the two year-old, who also has a new name:
Gus. Good stuff. – Barry Clarke
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Chapel surprise for St Margaret’s
• By Julia Evans
AFTER 20 years without, St
Margaret’s College has a new
chapel.
And the building’s
connection to the school is
almost 90-years-old.
Waiau’s Satterthwaite family
moved a chapel from their farm
to the Merivale college grounds
in the early hours of Wednesday
morning, as a gift to departing
executive principal Gillian
Simpson.
“My mother-in-law, Diana
Satterthwaite, went to St
Margaret’s and she’s 90 now
. . . there’s a lot of history,”
chapel owner Gina
Satterthwaite (nee Gough) said.
Before the chapel was moved
to Waiau, it was the local
church in Rotherham, where
Diana Satterthwaite grew up,
she said.
Mrs Satterthwaite said there
had been a girl from her family,
or her husband’s family, at St
Margaret’s every decade since
her mother-in-law began.
“Literally, people in the
family from five-years-old to
90-years-old have been a part
of the school,” she said. That
included herself, her daughters,
her mother and aunts.
The Waiau chapel was also
where she and her husband
were married.
“But the main reason is that
it’s just nice to know that it’s
going to be enjoyed
. . . it’s so important to me
that St Margaret’s gave me the
opportunity to help like this,”
she said.
The college has been without
a chapel for more than 20 years.
One of Mrs Simpson’s goals was
to get a chapel back on school
grounds before she left at the
end of term two.
“I have been looking for a
small chapel for 10 years and
since the major rebuild we had
put the project on the backburner,”
she said.
But the school organised the
chapel to be moved without
Mrs Simpson’s knowledge; she
didn’t know until it arrived.
“This was a complete surprise
RELOCATION:
The chapel
spent more
than an hour
on the back
of two trucks
driving from
Waiau to St
Margaret’s
College on
Papanui Rd.
and presented to me as a fait
accompli,” Mrs Simpson said.
The building had to be split
in half and loaded onto two
separate trucks before being
reassembled on site.
She said it was an “immense
honour” to see her dream
become a reality right at the end
of her tenure.
It will be renamed Te Whare
Hauora (The House of Wellbeing).
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The self-funded, commercial-free
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three volunteer staff. The station
was founded by Redwood local John
Downy who is still the manager.
AWARD FOR WALKER
The Fendalton walking group
presented an award to its longest
serving member. Pat Williams has
been with the group since day one,
17 years ago. Ms Williams said
being part of the group helps keep
her active and provides valuable
social contact. The group meets
every Thursday morning.
PROBLEMS AT PARK
The Friends of Abberley Park group
is urging users of the park to take
their rubbish home after bins are
often left full and overflowing.
The group is also disappointed
after someone tagged the bin with
a profanity. It comes following a
recent spate of flower thefts.
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Now
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Christchurch
Central MP
Duncan
Webb writes
about the
issues he
plans to
tackle in the
coming year.
Plus that big
news from the Beehive
HAPPY NEW year.
I had a great break over summer
with my family – I hope you
managed to as well.
It’s been an intense few months
settling in as your new MP.
I am always surprised by the
many and varied issues people
come to me with.
Two pubs have asked for my
help with disruption caused by
road works (I am helping one by
writing this in the bar).
More seriously, it is really
important that we minimise the
disruption to local businesses and
residents as rebuild and other
work continues – communities
can’t be put on hold for construction.
I am also determined to work
with the city council and others
to effectively address the issue
of street-based sex workers in St
Albans.
The Ombudsman’s Office has
said it will investigate whether
the approach of the city council
to the matter is appropriate. We
need a solution which is fair to
the residents as well as these
workers.
Transport is also critical, especially
for north Christchurch.
You may have seen the road
cones on Cranford St indicating
work on the Northern Corridor –
so avoid that route if you can.
This will be great for people
travelling to or from north of
Christchurch, however, the council
will no doubt have to consider
steps to avoid congestion around
Bealey Ave.
Helping people with problems
with Government or other agencies
is an important part of my
role.
I am getting lots of inquiries
over EQC and insurance issues,
but also inquiries about education,
immigration, city council
issues, financial hardship, accommodation
and many more.
There are a lot of people who
need a hand in navigating how to
address these issues. I am really
PLANNING: Duncan Webb
said one of the issues he
will stay on top of this year is
traffic impact on the north of
the city.
lucky to also have two awesome
people assisting me with this
work, Sonya and Nicolasa.
Lastly, as I write this, I have
received a text from my boss –
the Prime Minister, who is letting
MPs know that she is having a
baby.
A baby is always fantastic news
– and what a great demonstration
of the fact that work and babies
do mix.
She is, of course, lucky that
Clarke can be a full-time dad. I
will give him some hints on how
not to do it when I see him soon.
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or would like to update me
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BEFORE AND AFTER: Photos taken before and after plants
were stolen show how barren the scented garden has become.
Readers respond to the
article regarding a spate of
floral thefts at St Albans’
Abberley Park
Mary-ann Thorne – There
is someone in Christchurch who
is starting a garden. Between the
plants stolen out of the Smile
Dial garden in New Brighton,
the St Albans garden and all
the new plantings stolen out
of the new garden beds along
Worcester St, it is the only thing
that makes any sense. I was not
aware of this happening until
late last year when someone stole
my bird bath in the middle of
the day, right off the front lawn.
When I spoke to other people in
the neighbourhood they told me
about this sort of thing happening.
So now we just have to keep
an eye out for a new white and
pink garden with fruit trees and
a bird bath. Some people suck.
Simon Hunter – Don’t make
me rant.
Fendalton, Waimairi and
Harewood Ward readers
respond to the article asking
where they would like
their $100 million in rates
spent
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and I find it very hard to get
out, or in the car, because of the
state and camber of the road. We
are both in our 80s so we would
like something done here.
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Building robot to beat beach mess
• By Julia Evans
E WEN Wong doesn’t want to
grow up in a world polluted by
plastic.
So the 15-year-old Burnside
High School student has
begun designing a robot to
detect plastic in beaches, rivers
and the ocean.
“While it’s still in early
stages, I’ve already had a lot
of support and direction from
experts like Brendon and
Chris from NIWA, Brendon
from ThisDesign and April
from Limitless who have been
super keen to push my project
along and offer their expertise
which is really exciting,”
E Wen said.
She’s named her robot BIRD,
which stands for Biomimicry
Identification Robot Device
and fortunately it’s also shaped
like a bird.
“As part of this, I am
designing an unmanned aerial
vehicle capable of detecting
and locating macro-plastics
such as plastic bags and bottle
tops using either laser diodes
or machine learning software
to rapidly autonomously
identify rubbish from a camera
feed,” she said.
The plastic will then be
tagged and linked to a crowd
sourced clean-up app that
guides rubbish collectors to
dispose of it, she said.
“It’s only in the design stage
at the moment, but it’s pretty
cool,” she said. “I like the way
technology can be used to help
the environment.”
E Wen has been working
on the designs for her BIRD
through the advocacy
organisation she set up at
school, P.S Our Beaches.
FUTURE: 15-year-old
E Wen Wong is developing
a robot to collect plastic
from beaches in her bid to
spread awareness about
climate change.
“It’s all about spreading
awareness about the
environment and climate
change,” she said.
Her passion for the
environment has been
there for as long as she can
remember. But E Wen said it
was when she was 10-yearsold
she started looking into
climate change.
“I got into meteorology and
climatology. I’ve been hooked
ever since then,” she said.
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alleyway
safety in
spotlight
• By Julia Evans
MOTOR-CYCLISTS using
a Fendalton alleyway as a
shortcut may soon have to take
the long route.
City council staff have
investigated possible options
to deter motor-cyclists and
cyclists and improve safety of
pedestrians using the alleyway
on Coldstream Court and
Barlow St following concerns
raised by residents.
Residents complained to the
city council last January and
two bollards were installed.
However, following up at the
end of last year, residents say the
alleyway is still being misused
as visibility is poor.
Resident Hamish Martin
wrote to the city council
describing a collision he saw
between two young cyclists.
In a report to the Fendalton-
Waimairi-Harewood
Community Board, staff said
there are several possible
options for the board to
consider.
One option was a pavement
messaging to remind user to
slow down, another to improve
visibility by lower fences and
the last to introduce a new
fence-style barrier.
The new barriers would
impact on other users of the
alleyway, staff said.
“Generally to stop all motorcyclists
entering access ways the
range of barriers have to be very
severe . . . many members of the
community would not be able
to gain entry such as in their
wheelchairs, mobility scooters,
pushing prams,” the report said.
City council staff said the
preferred option was to improve
visibility between people
nearing the access way by
lowering the height of the two
boundary fences.
MEN IN Papanui have been
given the chance to get fit and
address their mental well-being
through a group.
The Northgate Men’s Group
encourages men to reflect on
their physical activity and health
– in a friendly, social environment
every Friday from 10am
to 11.30am in the Northcity
Church at 95a Sawyers Arms Rd.
“We approached a group who
regularly gather in the northwest
suburbs,” said Sport Canterbury
physical health adviser
Steve Gettings.
“We asked them if they would
consider having a go at some
new activities.”
Gettings the physical activity
team delivers a Green Prescription
service, which supports
people to increase their activity.
“We help them see a connection
between being active and
their greater well-being,” said Mr
Gettings.
“The impact is so much greater
than physical health – it’s about
mental health, emotional health
and social networks.”
The weekly gathering is informal,
designed to encourage new
participants to join at any time
through the term.
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But now major arterial routes
have opened heavy vehicles were
not necessary on the “neighbourhood”
and “residential” roads,
Cr Manji said.
“Glandovey Rd west is a
particular example where trucks
don’t need to go,” he said.
There needed to be incentive
and more communication
between freight companies
and residents because bans and
restrictions were hard to enforce,
Cr Manji said.
“The restriction will allow for
some kind of infringement but
by going to freight companies
and saying these roads are out of
bounds and opening a conversation,
that’s a much better way of
Raewyn Bell is the Northgate
community worker who has
worked with Mr Gettings to
make the concept work.
Ms Bell said that offering a relaxed,
social setting is key. “We’ll
see what people like and build on
that.”
One Northgate Men’s Group
regular says his motivation is
doing it.”
A restriction would likely
come under a new Traffic and
Parking Bylaw 2017, which
comes into force on March 1.
The city council will be able to
prohibit or restrict any specified
simple: “It’s important to keep
your body tuned up and keep
fit.”
Another participant sees it
as a valuable opportunity. “The
fellowship is good, the people are
very friendly, and the instructor
is very good. He gives me very
clear instructions on the exercises
and he comes around and
supports you if you need help.”
CONCERN:
City councillor
Raf Manj
said banning
trucks from
all Fendalton
roads would
be hard to
enforce.
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class of vehicle for its size or the
goods carried if it is unsuitable
on a particular road.
City council head of transport
Richard Osborne said staff
would present the board with a
report regarding the restriction
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Men’s group focuses on health
Fire rages, homes at risk
ACTIVE: The
new Northgate
Men’s Group
meets weekly
in Papanui
to improve
physical and
mental wellbeing.
The first week the group spent
an hour with Dyna-Bands,
focusing on resistance and building
flexibility.
The following weeks were focused
around building strength
and fitness through various
circuits.
They have also been aqua jogging,
most for the first time.
Heavy vehicle restrictions likely for Fendalton
before it formally considered the
restriction.
“Staff will provide information
to the board on the process
for banning heavy vehicles
and will update them on work
that is under way to assess the
implications of such a proposal,”
he said.
Association spokesman James
Wilding said the group was
pleased with the “foreshadowed”
heavy vehicle restrictions.
“Reduced noise and pollution
and fewer safety risks would be
most welcome,” he said.
Mr Wilding said Melbourne,
Sydney and Hamilton were a
few examples of cites that had
successfully restricted heavy
vehicles in residential areas.
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Petition to extend dog park
• By Julia Evans
FEEDBACK AND an online
petition is being sought in a bid
to extend The Groynes dog park.
Fendalton-Waimairi-
Harewood Community Board
member Aaron Campbell has set
up a petition, Extend Groynes
Dog Park – More Park 2 Bark, on
change.org.
And Mr Campbell has been
hard at work putting up signs
around the area seeking feedback
from users.
Said Mr Campbell: “Ninetynine
per cent of the infrastructure
is in place, including suitable
fencing for a dog park bordering
the motorway bypass but there
are no plans to utilise it. Allowing
dogs and their owners in is a
logical and cost-effective use of
the space.”
It comes following setting up
signs to get feedback on the proposal,
which would see a part of a
31ha empty lot leftover from the
Western Belfast Bypass added to
the Northwood dog park.
“An extension wouldn’t be all
of that area but I’m open to hearing
from users. Their input is the
most important thing,” he said.
He launched his bid following
frustration with the slow
• By Julia Evans
A FENDALTON resident
has written to Mayor Lianne
Dalziel calling for trucks to be
banned around Fendalton
Stephen Purcell has lived on
the corner of Fendalton and
west Glandovey Rds for the last
13 years. He wrote Ms Dalziel
a letter detailing the impact
heavy vehicles had on his life,
asking for trucks to be banned.
In the letter he said they
operated from 4.30am-10.30pm
daily. The engine brakes and acceleration
was noisy and made
his house shake.
“They storm through, and the
poor old house shakes like a 3.8
aftershock,” he said.
PALS: Aaron Campbell, with old english sheep dog Winchester,
has launched a bid to extend The Groynes dog park.
city council process and says he
simply wants the public to take
advantage of the space.
“It’s a work in progress.
There’s no long-term plan for the
extension. But I’m trying to get
permission to set up a poster and
start getting feedback from users,”
Mr Campbell said.
“Once you spend a few thousand,
it’ll pretty much take care
of itself from there,” he said.
Resident gains support against trucks
“To say they are noisy would
be an understatement because
we are right on the intersection,
we get engine brakes and air
brakes or a combination of both
when the lights are red.”
Mr Purcell said he has seen at
least 40 accidents at the intersection.
“I have no doubt there
will be fatalities.”
He said making the roads safer
for pedestrians and cyclists
is imperative considering the
number of schools in the area.
“We, along with all our
concerned neighbours, are
hoping and praying something
can be done to rectify this,” he
said.
Mr Purcell has been lobbying
neighbours to join the Glandovey
Idris Straven Residents’
Association – door-knocking
residents.
“One hundred per cent of
residents that were at home
over the two-day period joined
our association, all of them
experiencing the same shaking
when the truck and trailer units
go past,” he said.
The association now has more
than 50 members from Straven
Rd alone.
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• By Julia Evans
CHRISTMAS CAME early for
Hank the border collie cross.
After featuring as poster boy
for Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust’s
2018 calendar and more than
two months at the trust, the
two-year-old was adopted on
December 24.
He starred on the front page
of the Nor’West News over
Christmas.
So he now has a new home
– and a new name. He is now
called Gus.
His new owner said he had
come along way in a short space
of time – describing him as a
“dolphin” in the water.
“He is very affectionate and
gaining more confidence as he
gets to know the neighbourhood.
He is very responsive to
commands and appears a quick
and willing learner.”
“I think further down the
track when he is completely
chilled he will enjoy his new
home.”
The bright, lovely and playful
animal, according to trust manager
Pam Howard, had been
without a home since October.
Mrs Howard said many people
had wanted to adopt Gus,
but just weren’t a right fit.
Gus had been at the city
council pound before arriving
at the trust, and had some
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SETTLING IN: With time, Gus
is becoming more relaxed in
his new home.
“quirks” she said.
She described Gus as “resource
guarder” – a dog that
growls and snarls at other
animals and people to stay
away from an object it might be
guarding.
“He just needs an owner that
understands when dogs have
quirks you work with them and
you don’t set them up to fail,”
Mrs Howard said.
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St Bede’s starts upgrade
• By Julia Evans
CONSTRUCTION HAS started
on the multi-million dollar
revamp of St Bede’s College.
Work includes replacing the
catholic school’s chapel and
Grimes block classrooms, as
well as earthquake strengthening
and extending its performing
arts centre.
The college also has plans to
build a new 750m 2 sports pavilion
and gym adjacent to the
existing hockey field.
The chapel will cost $3.5 million
and the St Bede’s Old Boys’
Association is rallying to raise
$1.5 million.
The balance will be met by a
$1 million grant from the Society
of Mary and $1 million from
the school’s board of proprietors
insurance.
The college has been without
a chapel since 2012, converting
an old science building to use
for mass.
The chapel was repaired following
the September 4, 2010,
earthquake, but was ultimately
claimed by the February 22,
2011, earthquake, after being
deemed irreparable.
The expansion of the performing
arts centre, which will be
beside the new chapel, includes a
new foyer and toilet area.
It will take up part of the
space which the assembly hall
had occupied before it was demolished.
The rest of that space
will be taken up by the new
chapel.
The proposed Grimes building
will contain two floors
of teaching space for art and
cooking classes with toilets and
a foyer. It will be built on an old
tennis court.
The new sports pavilion
has space for two classrooms,
changing rooms, bathrooms,
first aid space, storage, an officials’
room, and a weights and
gym area.
SKILLS: Chloe Jenkins and Marisol Hunter were Rangi Ruru’s
lifesaving leaders last year.
RANGI RURU Girls’ School
year 9 students will be getting
into the pool to learn lifesaving
skills.
Lesley Joyce who heads the
lifesaving programme at Rangi
Ruru said the students will
take part in a compulsory programme.
“The skills our girls learn are
both valuable and can be life
saving and it’s for this reason
it’s compulsory for all year 9s to
take part,” she said.
At this level, they learn basic
water safety and lifesaving
skills, including resuscitation
SCHOOLS
WORK: Construction has
started on the revamp of St
Bede’s College.
Students learn how
to save lives in the
pool and ocean
which leads to the bronze star
award. With a shortage of
volunteer lifesavers on beaches
around the country, Ms Joyce
said encouraging young people
to take up lifesaving is even
more important.
“We are fortunate to have a
school pool at Rangi Ruru and
indeed it wasn’t until 2014/15
that the Royal Lifesaving Society
saw an increase again in the
number of awards being given
out in Canterbury, with the
earthquakes having damaged so
many pools around the region,”
she said.
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Rangi Ruru,
St Margaret’s
score above
average
results
for NCEA
STUDENTS FROM around the
country have been waiting with
bated breath to log into their
NCEA accounts to check their
exam results.
St Margaret’s and Rangi Ruru
students performed well above the
national average pass rate of 89.4
per cent for level 1, 92.5 per cent for
level 2, 87.6 per cent
for level 3 and 93.9 per
cent earning university
entrance.
At St Margaret’s,
99.3 per cent of students
achieved level 1,
100 per cent got level
2, 99 per cent got level
3 and 97.9 per cent
achieved university entrance.
At Rangi Ruru, 99 per cent of
Juliet
Collins
students achieved level 1, 97.5 per
cent passed level 2, 94.8 per cent
achieved level 3 and 93.1 per cent
got university entrance. At level 1,
98.1 per cent of certificates were
endorsed with 66 per cent excellence
and 32.1 per cent merit.
At level 2, 86.1 per cent achieved
an endorsement, 40.5 per cent got
excellence and 45.6 per cent merit.
And 78.4 per cent of level 3 certificates
were endorsed, with 39.6
per cent gaining excellence and
38.8 per cent merit.
Rangi Ruru assistant
principal-curriculum Juliet Collins
said the results were very pleasing
but not unexpected.
“We know our students well . . .
so working alongside them closely
means there are no surprises for
us or them in these outstanding
results,” she said.
Ms Collins also cites ongoing
professional upskilling for teaching
staff as crucial to students’ NCEA
results and overall performance.
“When you consider that the jobs
many of these girls will have at the
end of their education don’t even
exist yet, you can appreciate how
important it is for us as educators
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Straight sets win
• By Andrew King
PAPANUI’S DIEGO Quispe-
Kim overcame Fendalton’s Liam
Barrett in straight sets to lift the
12 and under national title on
Thursday.
Played at Wilding Park, Linwood,
the tournament saw competitors
from all over the country
vie for singles and doubles titles.
Hillview Christian School’s
Duncan McCall beat Auckland’s
Jack Chapman in a play-off for
third, 6-1, 3-6, 8-10, meaning
Christchurch players took all
three spots on the podium.
Diego, who plays for the
Waimairi club, went through the
tournament without dropping a
set, showing great ability to get
past Liam, 6-3, 6-2, in the final.
He beat Wellington’s Tom Bevan,
6-2, 6-1, in the opening round
before sweeping past Auckland’s
Jamie MacKenzie, 6-4, 6-2.
Diego then met South
Brighton’s Ethan Cooke in the
quarter-final and cruised to victory,
6-2, 6-2.
He played Jack in the semifinal
beating him, 6-2, 6-0.
Te Kura Hagley Park club
head coach Hugo Nurse-Strang
trained Liam and said it was a
fantastic final, played between
two very good young players.
It was great to have Cantabrians
in the top three. I don’t think
that has happened before, we are
normally lucky to have one in
the final, so this is really great,”
he said.
CHAMPION: Papanui’s Diego
Quispe-Kim won the 12 and
under national tennis title.
Diego also played in the doubles
with Auckland’s Rion Suga,
but was beaten in the quarterfinal,
6-0, 6-0, by Nelson’s
Finn Burridge and Auckland’s
Dominik Wijntjes.
St Martins School’s Ruby
Young and Hutt Valley’s Rosearna
Stairmand were beaten by
Auckland’s Kristina Bogomazova
and Sasha Situe in straight sets,
6-0, 6-1, in the girls doubles final.
Jack Chapman and Nelson’s
Harry Pugh won the boys doubles
against Auckland’s Lev Gorb
and Jamie MacKenzie, 2-6, 6-3,
10-4.
Sasha beat Kristina in the girls
final, 6-0, 6-1.
• By Andrew King
THERE WERE plenty of gold
medals for north-west schools
competing in the South Island
club rowing championships in
Twizel at the weekend.
Nineteen golds were won by
Christchurch Boys’ High (5), St
Andrew’s College (2), St Bede’s
College (3), Christchurch Girls’
High (1), Rangi Ruru Girls’
School (6), St Margaret’s College
(1), and Christ’s College (1).
Rangi was the pick of the
schools with golds in the open
SPORTS
Rangi’s golden rowing haul
eights, under-16 eights, novice
eights, intermediate eights, under-16
four and under-16 quad
scull.
Rangi also picked up silver
and bronze in the under-19 four.
CBHS won the men’s club
coxed eights in a time of 6min
13.48sec, beating the Blenheim
Rowing Club, 6min 16.06sec,
and Avon Rowing Club, 6min
20.99sec. It also took home gold
in the men’s under-19 coxed
quadruple sculls, men’s under-19
coxed quadruple sculls, men’s
under-19 coxed four and men’s
BIG WINNERS: Rangi
Ruru rowing crews
won the most golds
out of the seven
schools competing
at the South
Island club rowing
championships
in Twizel at the
weekend. PHOTO: ©
STEVE MCARTHUR
novice double sculls.
St Bede’s won the men’s intermediate
coxed eights in a time of
6min 42.59sec over CBHS, 6min
48.48sec, and Otago Boys’ High,
6min 58.24sec, as well as the
boys under-16 coxed eights and
boys under-16 coxed four.
The results are a good
platform for crews to work on
with the South Island secondary
school championships on
March 3 and the biggest rowing
event on the secondary school
calendar, the Maadi Cup, on
March 19.
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Scrabble Group
Tuesday, 9.45am-noon
Go along and play scrabble
with the friendly weekly group.
Exercise your brain and have
fun.
Gold coin donation. Sundbye
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Football at Nunweek Park
Tuesday, 12.10-1pm
Social kick around at
Nunweek Park. It’s free and anyone
is welcome. Also feel
free to share or bring anyone
who might be interested.
Generally it is four or seven to
a side. There is a group list for
this lunchtime football, email
Christchurch.soccer@gmail.
com. Suits those who work
night shift or are free during
the day time near Harewood,
Bishopdale, Papanui, Avonhead,
Wairakei, Burnside.
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Knit ’n’ Yarn
Tuesday, 1-3pm
Take along your knitting,
crochet or any portable craft and
join the friendly group for an
hour or two of companionship
and crafting. Beginners most
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Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
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Bridge Club
Wednesday, 11am-2.30pm
A fun, social group to get you
out and nattering over a game
of cards. The Bishopdale Bridge
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a few games of cards from 11am
to 2.30pm. New members are always
welcome to go along. Table
fees are $5. Phone president Janet
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information.
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale
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Scrabble Club
Wednesday, 1-3pm
Go along and enjoy a friendly
game of Scrabble in the library.
There will be boards provided
but you are welcome to bring
your own. No need to book, just
turn up and play.
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
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Scrabble Club
Wednesday, 1.30-3.30pm
Go along and enjoy a friendly
game of Scrabble in the library.
There will be boards provided
but you are welcome to bring
your own. No need to book, just
turn up and play.
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The Fendalton Library Book Club will meet on Friday, 11am to noon. Go along to discuss
your favourite books and authors with other book lovers. The group is informal and enjoys
serendipity in both fiction and non-fiction books. No booking required just go along when you
like. The group meets on the first Friday of the month.
Go Well Group – Play Rummikub
Thursday, 1-3pm
Go along to Fendalton Library
and play Rummikub. The game
is an exciting, interactive strategy
game that will test your wits.
Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd
Knit ’n’ Yarn
Thursday 2-3pm
Go along and enjoy a chat with
others as you knit. For anyone
who loves to knit or wants to
learn.
Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd.
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Thursday, 7-8.30pm
The Little Prince, following
his observations and adventures
through an adult world using
masks, puppets and large scale
tricks. The Botanic Gardens will
be transformed as the storytellers
take you on an intergalactic
journey of wildness and whimsy!
A story that will entertain kids
and adults equally, this is an
event for the whole family.
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Friday, 10-11am
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available to help you with specific
issues such as using email,
searching the internet, using the
library catalogue or any other
general computer related queries.
Go along with your laptop, tablet
or smartphone. No bookings
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Friday, 1.30-3.30pm
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every Friday, just go along and
join in the fun.
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Saturday, 1-4pm
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cards or hang out. Snacks are
provided for people ages 8 to
18. Held on the first Saturday of
each month.
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Mah-jong Group
Monday, 2-4pm
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6 radishes
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4 pinches sea salt
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 lemon, sliced for garnish
3 sprigs fresh coriander
200 ml vinegar, sushi
1 telegraph cucumber, seeded
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1 piece ginger, 10cm, grated and
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1 ruby grapefruit
200g white miso paste, sweet
2 Tbsp black sesame seeds
4 Tbsp sake
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Belly dancing fun
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The new term of Beginners belly dance
classes at Kashmir Belly Dance in South
Brighton starts in February. The class will
be on Monday evenings from February 12
at 6.30pm, while a mixed class (men and
women) will be on Thursday evenings from
February 15 at 7.30pm.
Anyone enrolling and pre-paying by
February 10 will receive a $20 discount.
Enrolments are through the website, www.
bellyraqs.co.nz.
The eight, 75-minute classes comprise an
hour of dance movement and 15 minutes of
background information on belly dancing,
with videos and music.
With one husband and wife already signed
up, instructor Kashmir is encouraging more
men to join the mixed class.
“Belly dancing is not just for women,” she
says. “It is fun and enjoyable for everyone.”
Belly dancing can also be a step on the way
to a new fitness regime, and participants get
to know how their body works through the
various movements, Kashmir says.
Kashmir Belly Dance is located at 8
Drake Street, South Brighton.
Traditional
social dancing
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For hundreds of years Scottish Country
Dancing was enjoyed at every level of
society, from royal ballrooms to village halls.
Over the last 100 years it has been developed
to maintain its unique style and music, while
keeping pace with the modern world.
There are Scottish Country Dance clubs
on every continent of the world, which is
testament to the universal appeal of the
dancing. Here in the Christchurch area there
are nine clubs providing the opportunity to
enjoy this pastime Monday to Thursday, plus
a children’s class on Saturday mornings and
combined dances most Saturday evenings.
The health benefits of Scottish Country
Dancing are documented. The physical
movements exercise the body. The patterns
of the dances are great for keeping the brain
on its toes. The music, which lifts the spirits,
and the social interaction complete the
package.
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SCOTTISH SHINDIG!
Saturday 10th February - Heaton Intermediate School Hall
Kicking off with a piper and haggis at 7.30pm
$10 adult / $5 child - includes supper
Scottish Country Dancing ...Give it a burl!
- no experience necessary!
Fun for the whole family with easy dances taught on the go.
No partner required.
Fun. Fitness. Friendship
Have a go at a local club in Feb/Mar:
Burnside - Thurs 1st Mar 8pm, Isleworth School.
Contact: Annette 358 9856
Caledonian - Mon 26th Feb 7.30, Caledonian Hall, Wigram.
Contact: Alice 021 2048148
Christchurch - Wed 28th Feb 7.30,St Albans Uniting Church.
Contact: Geraldine 357 0922
Hoon Hay - Wed 21st Feb 7.45, Presbyterian Church.
Contact: Frances 021 257 6207
Scottish Society - Tue 20th Feb 7.30, Scottish Society Hall,
Edgeware.
Contact: Margaret 327 0193
Tam O’Shanter - Tue 27th Feb 7.45, Heaton Intermediate.
Contact: Susan 357 1071
Little Thistles (ages 4 - 17) - Sat 24th Feb 9am, Burnside Primary.
Contact: Linda 354 6694
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thousands of beginners as well as improvers,
in Christchurch and around New Zealand.
We have run several national teachers’
conferences and have been instrumental
in creating a national standard for bridge
teachers.
We have also written a whole series of
bridge books for new and improving players
which are widely used in New Zealand,
Australia and the United Kingdom.
We are a friendly, enthusiastic team who
welcome new players. We have four sessions
dedicated especially for the novice player, so
you needn’t feel nervous!
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4 introductory simple lessons to
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Classes start:
Tues February 13th at 1.30pm &
Thur February 15th at 9.30am
We will also introduce you to
SkyBridgeClub. This is an online club
catering for the improving player, where you
can practice online during your course. It’s a
great way to learn.
Come in and see us. We’d love to meet you.
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become a member
Special environment at
central city health club
Centrally located within Christchurch’s
Heritage Hotel, the Heritage Health Club
allows you to escape the multitudes and train
in a private, tranquil space.
Owned and managed by Ken and Jude
Mackwell, the club offers a 20m indoor
pool, spa and sauna alongside a fully
equipped gym, and an environment where
members feel part of something special,
with personalised service, towels on hand,
a private locker, and no waiting
for equipment.
“We pride ourselves on
our welcoming, friendly
environment without overcrowding,
and fitness options
for a wide range of requirements
including Cardio, Strength
Training, Core Stability, Swim
Training and Rehabilitation
from injury,” Ken explains.
Experienced Personal
Trainers help you maximise
your training sessions and keep
you progressing towards your health and
fitness goals.
Membership packages vary depending
on the membership term. Call 03 377
2122 or 021 977 221 for information, or to
organise a personal tour.
Located at 28-30 Cathedral Square,
the Heritage Health Club is open 6am-
10pm, every day of the year. www.
heritagehealthclub.co.nz
Just step on the mat…
This is the advice given to people who
want to learn aikido, Aikido Shinryukan
Canterbury’s chief instructor Andrew
Williamson says.
“It really is that easy. Of course, every
new student is naturally apprehensive about
beginning a Japanese martial art – we have
all ‘been there’. But to begin you need to take
that first step and it really is not that scary.”
Beginners are eased into training through
basics classes.
“Step by step we build your knowledge.
We focus on beginners understanding the
fundamentals of aikido so they can enjoy
developing their skills. Anyone can do
WORKOUT,
SWIM, RELAX
aikido regardless of age or fitness,” Andrew
says.
“We want students to develop technically
and physically as quickly as they are
capable. We can then introduce them to
more advanced training and international
instructors and build on the total knowledge
base held in our group.”
Aikido Shinryukan Canterbury offers daily
classes for adults and children in Burnside
and Linwood.
For February, beginners may train
for just $20. For more information
phone Andrew, 021 343 672, Website
www.christchurchaikido.co.nz.
Learn a
skill to last
a lifetime
Do you enjoy cards, like
challenges and want to stay
mentally alert? Then discover
Bridge with the Christchurch
Bridge Club.
Established in 1952, the Christchurch
Bridge Club was rebuilt in 2013 after
the earthquake. The largest bridge club
in New Zealand, it has a membership of
approximately 800, from teenagers to 90+
years.
The modern clubrooms are centrally
located in Nova Place, off Barbadoes Street,
with extensive off-street parking.
Lessons are provided by professional
teachers, who utilise the latest technologies
for improved learning that can be practised
at home on the internet. After 10 weeks you
will have developed a skill and passion to last
a lifetime.
The next free beginner’s course commences
on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, 7.30pm
at the Christchurch Bridge Club, 21 Nova
Place.
Back to Bridge classes for four weeks start
Wednesday, February 7 at 7.30pm. Cost
$25. For further details or to enrol, phone
366-1516 or email office@chchbridge.
co.nz. www.chchbridge.co.nz
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Wednesday 7 th February, 2018
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Line up for fun –
learn to Line Dance
The dance floor – a place where bills and
responsibility don’t exist, where stress is
gone and nothing matters but the music. The
dance floor is freedom, say the Cathedral
City Line Dancers.
A recent German study tested people
who tried different forms of exercise and
then measured their hippocampuses (the
memory centre of their brains) and those
who did Line Dancing were better protected
from dementia and memory loss.
So, if you like to dance, want a social life
with a friendly bunch of people and a lot of
laughs while exercising your brain, then Line
Dancing could be just what you are looking
for. They even cater for people with two left
feet.
You can have all this, plus meet new
friends by joining Cathedral City Line
Dancers and learning to dance with Mary.
For details, see the advertisement on this
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For further information
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Escape the multitudes
& train in peace.
You will quickly appreciate the added luxury that a Heritage Health Club membership brings with access to an indoor
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Experience the Heritage Health Club.
28-30 Cathedral Square
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continuing education
NOR’WEST NEWS
New programmes
at the Christchurch
School of Music
The Christchurch School of Music has
introduced some great new programmes in
2018. Recorder is a wonderful way to begin
a musical journey and this year a beginner
recorder player can learn for just $1 a week!!
For $52 the student will get a group class for
34 weeks, a good quality recorder and a tutor
book!!
For players of wind, brass and percussion
there will be a big band in 2018 and we
are launching it with a weekend workshop
run by big band legend, Rodger Fox. The
workshop will be held from 23-25 February
and is being held in the Catholic Cathedral
College Hall.
For singers there will be two new choirs,
the Christchurch Children’s Choir, an allcomers
choir for 8-12 year olds and the
Christchurch Girls’ Choir, an auditioned
choir for girls aged 10-15. Auditions for the
Girls’ Choir will be held on Wednesday 7
March and audition packs are now available.
The Christchurch School of Music is
a family-oriented community aimed at
providing quality music education in and
around Christchurch.
On a Saturday morning the whole family
can find something to suit. Children from
2-7 years old can join in our experiential
“Take Off with Music” while older children
and adults may opt for group or individual
lessons on a specific instrument (including
voice). Weekday lessons are also available.
Those who already play are welcome to join
in one of the great ensembles which all take
part in regular concerts.
Please contact us via our website www.
csm.org.nz and let us start you on a
musical journey that will bring pleasure
for a lifetime.
Papanui High School
Term 1 2018 night classes
It is nearly time to make those New Year
resolutions so why not begin 2018 by taking
some time for yourself and joining one of the
wide range of nightclasses that are on offer at
Papanui High School.
The start of a new year is the ideal
opportunity to get inspired to get out and
learn something new and meet some new
people. Classes for Term 1 begin from
Monday 12 February and the options are
extensive from Art to Yoga and everything
in between we are sure regardless of your age
or interest you will find something to tempt
you. Classes at Papanui High School are held
in a warm, friendly relaxed environment and
our tutors are supportive and well qualified
in their chosen fields.
We have a range of new courses on offer
for Term 1, if you are particularly interested
in crafts then you will be spoilt for choice as
we offer Mosiacs, Crochet at both beginners
and a more advanced level, Paverpol
Sculpture, Quilting, Silk Embroidery, Soy
Candle Making, Furniture Restoration and
Polishing, Upholstery, Cake Design and
Cheese Making.
For further information and enrolment
in any of our courses please visit our website
www.papanui.school.nz or telephone our
office on 3520701.
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continuing education
adult and community
education at Risingholme
community centre
Risingholme Community Centre wish
everyone a very Happy New Year! We also
would like to remind you that now is a good
time to enrol in one of our exciting 2018
classes. There are still spaces available and
we are pleased to have some new classes
for 2018. The term starts on Monday 12
February 2018 and all class information is
available via our website. www.risingholme.
org.nz
Our new classes include Print Making,
Art of Motion and Dance, Art of Creativity
and Motion, Coding and Electronics using
Arduino, Zentangle and Drawing and
Sketching . We are continually developing
new courses based on the information that
we gather from the community, so please
check our website regularly for updates.
Risingholme’s traditional base of art and
craft courses continues to flourish with a
full range available at a number of venues.
They include fabrics, woodwork skills, cake
decorating, health & fitness and well-being,
computing, guitar and photography, cooking
as well as many others.
Have you ever considered learning a new
Language we have a number of these that
will run throughout the year including NZ
Sign, Te Reo Maori, ESOL, Russian Italian,
Arabic, German, Spanish and Italian.
Language classes run at a variety of levels
from Beginners to more advanced.
If you can’t find what you are looking for –
“Tell us what you would like to learn”
For more information on classes at
Risingholme, Riccarton High School,
Christchurch Girls High School, Shirley
Boys High School and Hornby High School,
contact Risingholme Community Centre at
332 7359 or email info@risingholme.org.nz
The full programme for Term 1 is on our
website at http://www.risingholme.org.nz
New classes
at Canterbury
WEA (Workers
Educational
Association)
The Canterbury WEA may be over one
hundred years old and be based in a character
building in the city but that does not mean it
has old ways of thinking or that the courses
it offers are old fashioned.
This term we are offering a number of new
classes to tweak your minds and bodies. Belly
dancing for beginners is a cultural experience
as well as a gentle form of exercise and it is
not just for women. Men are very welcome.
The Nordic walking course begins a bit later
in the term and will be making the most of
Hagley Park and the gardens which are so
close. Kazuko is a multi-talented addition
to our tutor list and her Japanese Culture
course will include music, drums and harp
included, food, Ikebana, calligraphy etc.
the music theory class is for beginners but
is also for those who think they may need
a refresher to help then regain skills and
confidence in reading music.
The Social issues soapbox is a series
of one off sessions with speakers on the
Environment, Housing, new Science,
Politics, Economics etc and speakers we
have include Sam Mahon, Dr’s Sylvia Nissen,
Susannah Finlay, Libby Caygill and others.
People who know what they are talking
about and want to be involved in discussion.
Check our website at cwea.org.nz and
enroll online or call or email us.
Adult and Community
Education Term 1, 2018
Come learn with us
Risingholme Community Centre offers
a wide range of short courses, each term,
at a range of venues.
Risingholme Community Centre
Art (Create with Pastels & Paints, Mixed Media, Watercolour, Painting with
Acrylics), Mindfulness, Cake Decorating, Drawing & Sketching, Embroidery,
ESOL, Fabric & Craft Skills, Guitar, Pottery, Sewing Skills, Upholstery, Using
your Overlocker, Weekend Sewing classes, Yoga, Wood Sculpture, Woodwork,
Woodwork for Women, Zentangle, Weaving, Printmaking.
Christchurch Girls’ High School
Dressmaking, Embroidery, Te Reo Maori, Watercolour Painting, Drawing &
Sketching, Preserving Fruit, Vegetables & Herbs.
Hornby High School
Sewing Skills, Thai Cooking.
Riccarton High School
Calligraphy, Level 3 ESOL IELTS, ESOL Business English Intermediate.
Indian Cooking, Italian Language, NZ Sign Language (a range of levels),
Russian Language, Sewing Skills, Spanish Language, Te Reo Maori, Arabic, A
taste of Egyptian cooking, Picture Framing.
Shirley Boys’ High School
Painting with Acrylics, German Language, Photoshop, Reiki Level 1, Spanish
Language Level 3, Te Reo Maori, Thai Cooking, Website Design, Woodwork,
Yoga (range of classes). Art of Creativity & Expression, Intro to Coding &
Electronics using Arduino, Art of Motion & Dance.
Full details available on www.risingholme.org.nz
Risingholme office at 99 Hawford Road
Phone 332 7359 | Email info@risingholme.org.nz
www.risingholme.org.nz
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Exercise
sharpens young
adult brains
Regular physical activity improves brain function
even in young adults considered in their prime
and at the height of cognitive ability, according to
a University of Otago study.
A body of research already exists showing
aerobic exercise improves brain function
in older adults, but there is a limited
amount of literature on how it affects
young adults.
The Otago researchers, led by
Department of Psychology Senior
Lecturer Dr Liana Machado, set out to
test the oft-held belief that the brains of
young adults in their prime might not
benefit as much as older people from
regular sustained exercise.
They took 52 tertiary students, aged
between 18 to 30, and put them through
a series of cognitive tests on a computer
while measuring oxygen availability in
the frontal lobe of their brains, as well as
their self-reported exercise frequency.
Dr Machado says their “surprising”
findings, just published online in the
journal Psychophysiology, show that
both blood supply to the brain and
cognitive functioning appear to benefit
from regular exercise in young adults.
“This provides compelling evidence
that regular exercise, at least five days per
week, is a way to sharpen our cognitive
ability as young adults – challenging
the assumption that living a sedentary
lifestyle leads to problems only later in
life,” she says.
The research also provides potential
insight into understanding why people
who regularly engage in aerobic exercise
tend to function better on a cognitive
level.
“I think the idea that young people do
not have to worry about exercising since
they are in their prime developmentally
is rapidly being overturned by mounting
evidence that even the brains of young
adults can benefit from regular exercise,”
she says.
“The exercise could involve brisk
walking or more vigorous activity, and
could be made up of a few 10 minute
bouts of exercise, rather than one single
block of exercise,” she says.
The researchers also found that body
mass index was not a key factor in how
well the brain functioned, indicating that
regular engagement in physical activity
may be more important than body
weight.
Dr Machado says she had noticed
over the years that university students
appeared progressively less fit.
“I wondered whether we might find
significant relationships between exercise
levels, oxygen availability in the brain,
and cognition in the young adults, but
no studies had considered this in healthy
young adults.”
These findings come at a time of
increased scientific focus on links
between exercise and cognitive health in
older adults.
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Long-established car light specialists,
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Just prior to Christmas, the business
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Gasson St, where they offer a brighter
showroom, easier access for their customers
and plenty of off-street parking.
“We’re all set up in our new premises,”
sales manager Richard Vernimmen says,
“and continuing to provide our customers
with an extensive range of replacement
lights for most Japanese, European and
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most vehicles on the road, and all our lights
are fully checked and in perfect working
order.”
If they don’t have it in stock, they can
source it from one of the other branches in
the nationwide BE Group, Richard says. BE
is one of New Zealand’s largest importers of
car, truck and commercial parts.
Braxton Car Lights also offers a repair
service for headlights, with their skilled
staff of three having 80 years’ experience
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They also specialise in light adjuster and
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affordablecaravans.co.nz
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elegance and sophistication.
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comfort, luxury, affluence,
wealth, opulence, lavishness.
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Personals
Guy would love to meet a
lady to hang out with and
enjoy the simple pleasures
of life. I live on own
,honest and genuine. i like
feminine ladies, peitite and
compact. 0276594425
Retired ex prof
businessman at a loose end
and restless with time on
hands would like to meet
a spunky attractive and
bubbly lady to wile away
time with and try some new
things and a few old ones
together. I’m 5ft 11 96kg
more hair on chest than
top of head, a NS educated
and fun. Theatre, pulling
weeds, movies, people
watching sports on the
couch, dining in and out
are a few of my interests.
If you fancy a great partner
and lots of attention write
to me Colin P O Box 1919
ChCh A picture would be
appreciated. All replies
answered.
60s GENTLEMAN
Seeks a 50/60s well
presented slim lady for
2018 and beyond. I am in
the NW and a non smoker
and social drinker. Tactile
and great compan. Phone
3583634
Wanted To Buy
CASH FOR
STAMPS
Do you have an
Old Stamp or Coin
collection tucked away
somewhere? It could
be worth a fortune!
We are currently Buying
old collections in the
Christchurch area to stock
our retail shop in Riccarton.
Free Appraisal and Cash
Offers on most items.
Call Matt Power
0800 39 24 26
The Stamp Exchange
134a Riccarton Road. Opposite
the Mall carpark.
AAA Buying goods
quality furniture,
Beds, Stoves, Washing
machines, Fridge Freezers.
Same day service. Selwyn
Dealers. Phone 980 5812
or 027 313 8156
TOOLS Garden,
garage, woodworking,
mechanical, engineering,
sawbenches, lathes, cash
buyer, ph 355-2045
Trades & Services
ROOF
PAINTING
Rope & harness
a speciality,
no scaffolding
required,
30 years of
breathtaking
experience.
FREE QUOTES
Exterior staining,
exterior painting,
moss and mould
treatment and
waterblasting
Phone Kevin
027 561 4629
Trades & Services
AAA HANDYMAN
licensed carpenter
LBP, all property and
building maintenance,
repairs, bathroom/shower
installations, with free
quotes 03 383 1927 or 027
245 5226 ciey@xtra.co.nz
BRICKLAYER
George Lockyer. Over
35 years bricklaying
experience. UK trained.
Licensed Building
Practitioner number
BP105608. Insurance
work. EQC repairs.
Heritage brickwork and
stonework a speciality. No
job too small. Governors
Bay. Home 329-9344,
Cell 027 684 4046, email
georgelockyer@xtra.co.nz
BUILDER
For all building work
but specialist in bathroom
renovations, 30 yrs
experience, with service
and integrity. Free Quotes.
Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or
0274 367-067.
BUILDER LICENSED
available for all aspects of
building. Please call 027
241-7471 or 335-0265
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CARPET & VINYL
Laying. Repairs, uplifting,
relaying, restretching,
Email jflattery@xtra.co.nz
ph 0800 003 181 or 027
2407416
ELECTRICIAN
Registered, electrical
installation and repairs,
Gorbie Electrical, ph 021
026 73375 or 03 322 4209
GREENFIELDS
For quality gardening
services call Johnny 022
1983698.
PAINTER AVAILABLE
All aspects in painting.
Very competitive in roofs
and fences. Please call 027
241-7471 or 335-0265
PAINTER
Quality work, I stand by
Canterbury Ph Wayne 03
385-4348 or 027 274 3541
PAINTING
& Decorating Wingfields
Contracting, all interior
& exterior painting & all
forms of interior plastering
& jib fixing, ph Mark 021
171-1586 or 355-5994
PLASTERER
Gib Stopping, Small
job specialty. 30 + years
experience. Ring 0800
387-369
Trades & Services
DRIVEWAYS
Exposed Aggregate
Stamped Concrete Plain
Concrete Resurfacing
Things we offer...
Competitive/affordable pricing
Attention to detail
Professional service
free quotes/insurance scopes
Cell 0278 145 848
www.drivecrete.co.nz
Vicki Keast
Managing Director
P 0274 933 529
E vicki@paintmasters.co.nz
PAINTER
Experts in...
• Wallpapering • Plastering/Crack Repairs
• Interior Painting • Exterior Painting
• Specialty Finishes • Design Advice
PAINTER
Michael Kelly Painters
Locally owned and
operated family
business.
25+ years Experience
• Painting • Wallpapering
• Interior • Exterior
Free Quotes
Courtney Keast
Creative Technician
P 021 571 946
E courtney@paintmasters.co.nz
Phone
Michael 0212 649 492
michaelkellypainter@hotmail.co.nz
Trades & Services
PLUMBER
Trades & Services
T.V. SERVICE CENTRE
ALF THORPE Repairs, tvs, microwaves,
PLUMBING Certifying stereos, DVD. Aerial
Plumber for all types of installations and kitsets,
plumbing, maintenance, 480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03
spouting, alterations etc. 379 1400
Phone 352-7402 or 0274- VHS VIDEO TAPES
350-231
& all camera tapes
SPOUTING CLEANING
converted to DVD, video
Spouting Unblocked,
taping special occasions,
Cleaned Out and Flushed
www.grahamsvideo.co.nz
Out. Also Full Handyman
ph 03 338-1655
Services Available. Call WINDOW CLEANING
Trevor 332 8949 or 021 Average 3 bdrm house
043 2034
inside or out $40. Both
$70. Phone Trevor 344-
STONEMASON 2170
BRICK
&
WINDOW CLEANING
BLOCKLAYER,
Average 3 bdrm house
Earthquake Repairs,
inside or out $40. Both
Grind Out & Repoint,
$70. Phone Trevor 344-
River/Oamaru stone,
2170
Schist, Volcanic Rock,
Paving, all Alterations
new & old, Quality
Workmanship, visit www.
featureworks.co.nz or ph
027 601-3145
Trades & Services
real estate
“NEW YEAR - NEW HOME”
Residential & Business Brokers
JOHN BENTLEY areinz
Ph. 021 386 001
jbentley@actrix.co.nz
Licensed agent REAA 2008
ROOF RESTORATIONS
• Roof Restoration
• Painting/Decorating
• Moss Treatments
• 25+ years experience
• Personal service
• Gutter Cleaning
• Leaks
Paul Jefferies - 021 235 9552
allaspectsroofpaint@gmail.com
spouting
• $500 donation to your
sports club/team/
charity etc
(special conditions apply)
• 1 call calls us all (9 agents)
FREE AppRAisAls/NO ObligAtiON
Competitive commission rates
www.superiorspouting.co.nz
Ph. Jem 0277 515 250
0800 751 525
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi
Tuesday January 30 2018 23
What’s On
Entertainment
To advertise, contact
Jo Fuller 027 458 8590
jo.fuller@starmedia.kiwi
MERMAIDS CREATE
MEMORABLE MUSICAL MAGIC
AUCKLAND’S premier corporate covers
band - e Mermaids - plays the Hornby
WMC on Saturday 17th February.
One of New Zealand’s most successful
acts, e Mermaids, create memorable
musical magic with performances designed
from their extensive song selection.
Material ranges 40's into 50's rock and roll,
60's pop, 70's disco and 80's as well as
modern techno. eir versatile repertoire
has made them a popular choice with
national and international corporate and
private events.
‘Famous for their roasts!’
RESTAURANT & CAFÉ
Kid's SPECIAL
Two courses
Seniors SPECIAL
Two courses
$10
We are family friendly. Great Kids menu plus designated play area.
Soup/Roast or
Roast/Dessert
Special available lunch only
Monday - Saturday 12pm - 2.30pm
$20
Start your
day with us
We are open from 6.30am
Cooked
breakfasts
$18
Check out our extensive
breakfast menu from
Continental to Cooked
The
RACECOURSE HOTEL
& Motorlodge
118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn,
Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150
www.racecoursehotel.co.nz
Appearing at the Hornby WMC for the
very first time, the group made up of
accomplished female vocalists Joe Cotton
(TrueBliss), Amber Claire (At 17) and
Pauline Berry, along with legendary
keyboardist Stuart Pearce (Hello Sailor; Poi
E), will present an evening celebrating the
magic and musical genius of ABBA.
Epic hits including Waterloo, Does Your
Mother Know, Lay All Your Love On Me,
Ring Ring, Mama Mia, Super Trooper, Take
A Chance On Me, Dancing Queen, ank
You For e Music, Fernando and SOS will
be performed in fantastic costumes from
the glam rock era of ABBA.
Don’t miss this chance to see one of New
Zealand’s top acts at the Hornby WMC on
Saturday 17th February 2018. Tickets are
$20, on sale now at the club office, Carmen
Rd, phone 03 349 9026. Members, guests &
affiliates welcome.
FEATURE BUFFETS COMING UP
What’s On
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
MEMBERS LUCKY
CARD DRAW
DOWNSTAIRS
CLUB BISTRO
Open Tuesday to Saturday
from 12pm - 2pm
& from 5pm.
DINE BY THE SEA!
UPSTAIRS
Pierview Restaurant
Open from 5.30pm Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, and for
Sunday Brunch from 10.30am to 2pm.
SUNDAY NIGHT BUFFET
LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
SUNDAY BUFFET : $25pp
Sunday 25th February, from 5.30pm
NEXT BUFFET : BOOK NOW!
202 Marine Pde | Ph 388 9416 | www.newbrightonclub.co.nz | Members, guests & affiliates welcome
SERVING
HAPPY HOUR
5PM - 7PM DAILY
Lunch & Dinner : All you can eat, 7 days
Bookings Essential PH 386 0088
fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurant www.gardenhotel.co.nz
OUR CABINET ITEMS
ARE HOMEMADE
CREATED FRESH ON SITE DAILY
$12
LUNCH
SPECIALS
COFFEE
HAPPY
H O U R
2PM-4PM
DAILY
$3.50
Offer available for a limited time
and includes tea, hot chocolate
MON: ROAST MEAL
TUE: FISH & CHIPS
WED: FISH BURGER
THU: ROAST MEAL
SAT: FISH & CHIPS
AVAILABLE
FROM
11.30AM-2PM
FOR A
LIMITED TIME
Live Music this Saturday: MANDI MILLER
PHONE 385 8880 FIND US ON FACEBOOK fb.com/GBCCHCH
THE GARDEN HOTEL COMPLEX | 110 MARSHLAND RD
www.gardenhotel.co.nz | phone 385 3132
H ORNBY
WORKINGMEN’S
CLUB
PLAYING THIS
WEEKEND
FRIDAY 7PM:
JO’S KARAOKE
SATURDAY, 4.30PM:
ROBBIE DREW
SATURDAY, 8PM:
REMINISCE WITH
ANTHONY
OPEN DAILY
HERE’S SOME OF OUR TASTY SUMMER DISHES
Ceasar Salad
Thai Beef Salad
Steak Sandwich
Club CAFE
GF & V options available
LUNCH & DINNER DAILY
COMING UP
SAT.17.FEB.8PM. TICKETS $20
FAMILY FRIENDLY DINING
Chalmers Restaurant
CARVERY DINNER
$22.50
EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY FROM 5.30PM
DINE BEFORE 6.30PM & DESSERT’S FREE
SUNDAY NIGHT BUFFET $27
EVERY SUNDAY FROM 5PM-8PM
The Hornby Club | ph 03 349 9026 | 17 Carmen Rd | Hornby
www.hornbywmc.co.nz | Members, guests & affiliates welcome
24 Tuesday January 30 2018
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NOR’WEST NEWS
FREE TRAINING
SERIES
February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
March 6th, 13th
South Hagley Park
(by the netball courts)
Meet at 6.15pm, run at 6.30pm
Free entry, all welcome
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