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POIGNANT: CTV Building survivor Maryanne Jackson says the new memorial at the site, which includes stones with her

colleagues’ names on them, is a peaceful place to remember those lost.

PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

Seven years on we remember

• By Bridget Rutherford

ON FEBRUARY 22 every year,

families, friends and survivors

meet at the CTV site to

remember loved ones who were

killed there.

And today, on the seventh

anniversary of the tragedy, they

will have a newly-landscaped

site to honour those who died.

The site, on the corner of

Madras and Cashel Sts, has been

transformed into a peaceful

memorial to honour the 115

people killed when the building

collapsed during the February

2011 earthquake.

Last night a blessing was

scheduled to open it to the

public.

Maryanne Jackson was the

only CTV employee who was

in the building to get out when

the magnitude 6.3 earthquake

struck.

She ran from her ground

floor desk when the shaking

started. The building collapsed

behind her, claiming 16 of her

colleagues.

“It’s a day that we won’t forget.

It’s etched in all our minds.

Sometimes it feels just like

yesterday and other times it feels

like a long time ago.”

Ms Jackson said the new

memorial, which incorporates

part of the building’s

foundations, would be a nice

place to visit and reflect.

“The trees are beautiful, I

think that’s lovely.”

Part of the site is grassed and

natives, flowers and cherry

blossom trees are planted in the

middle.

•Turn to page 8

Water

bottling

companies

won’t

have to

pay for

city’s

water


THE CITY council has no power

to make bottling companies

pay a levy for the millions of

litres of water they take from

Christchurch aquifers and export.

The city council’s lawyers investigated

if a special charge could be

imposed on bottling companies

so the money could be put back

into Christchurch.

But lawyers say the city council’s

hands are tied.

“We can’t charge a targeted water

rate, because the legal purpose

of such a rate is to pay for the cost

of our pipe networks rather than

the water itself,” the city council’s

draft Long Term Plan said.

Water bottling companies have

to pay for a resource consent and

ongoing operating costs, but not

for the water itself.

The issue is contentious. More

than 80,000 people signed a petition

to stop China-based Cloud

Ocean Water being allowed to

extract and bottle more than

1.5 billion litres a year from the

former Kaputone Wool Scour in

Belfast.

“We’ve explored a targeted rate,

but there’s nothing because we

don’t provide the infrastructure

for them. It’s very difficult to do

that,” city councillor Vicki Buck

said yesterday.

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Thursday February 22 2018

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THERE’S something not quite

right about private business being

able to take the city’s water, bottle

it and make lots of money.

The city council (see page

1) can’t even legally put a levy

on the water so Christchurch

ratepayers can reap some benefit

from what is essentially theirs.

A deal between Labour and NZ

First during coalition negotiations

has seen to that.

The parties are revisiting the

issue but don’t hold your breath,

it will take a while.

As city councillor Aaron

Keown says: “Water should be

owned by the people, it’s like air.”

Hard to argue with that.

Today will be a very sad day

for 185 families both here and

overseas.

It’s hard to think seven years

have gone by since that terrible

moment in Christchurch’s history.

Everyone who was here will

always forever remember where

they were at 12.51pm and what

they did next.

So spare a thought for those

families who lost someone on

that awful day.

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THIS WEEK IN CANTERBURY’S PAST

This week in history saw an 8.5m 21, 1983, a friendship link with

totara log removed from the Gansu Province, China, was

Avon River near the Barbadoes established under a sister city

St bridge on February 20, 1979. programme. On February 25,

A remnant of the pre-Polynesian 1908, the Theatre Royal opened

forests, it had been buried (right). It received damage in the

beneath the river for centuries. February 22, 2011, earthquake,

On February 21, 1853, Inwoods it has been repaired and is now

flour mill began operation in named the Isaac Theatre Royal.

Straven Rd. On February 21, On February 23, 1916, the Red

1910, Lord Kitchener visited Cross Society (NZ Branch) and

the city. On February 21, 1972, the Central Council of the Order

Adelaide became Christchurch’s of St John held their first meeting

first sister city. On February in Christchurch.

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Bowled ’em – eight times!

14-year-old

swing bowler

blitzes the

batsmen

• By Gordon Findlater

MOST CRICKETERS will

never know what it’s like to take

eight wickets in one innings

let alone conceding just one

run while doing it. Lachlan

Messervy-Siohane is not like

most cricketers.

On Saturday, the 14-yearold

St Thomas of Canterbury

College bowler single-handedly

swept aside the Riccarton High

School second XI in a 45-over

match with figures of 8/1.

Perhaps most impressively

was the fact none of Lachlan’s

teammates had to lend a hand in

his eight-wicket-haul. They were

left to watch in awe as Lachlan

clean-bowled all eight of his

victims.

“Mum was really excited, she

told me she could have almost

cried,” said Lachlan.

Lachlan was understandably

happy with his efforts.

However, he was “gutted” not

to have taken one of the two

opportunities he had to claim a

hat-trick.

THe right-arm medium-pace

bowler has already played for

the school’s first XI. However,

on Saturday he turned out for

the second XI so he could bowl

more overs. The plan didn’t

REMARKABLE: 14-year-old St Thomas student Lachlan Messervy-Siohane bagged eight

wickets for one run during a match at the weekend.


work. Lachlan only bowled

three overs, mainly due to the

fact he bowled the opposition

out in less than 30min for just

19 runs.

St Thomas’ lost an early

wicket in their run chase. That

bought in Lachlan at No 3 who

scored 16 of the required 20

runs to secure the nine-wicket

win.

THe game was over so quickly

Lachlan managed to make it

home in time for lunch.

THe young swing maestro

may not be turning out for the

second XI for too much longer.

St Thomas teacher and first XI

coach Ben Rapson will have a

hard time leaving Lachlan out of

his attack going forward.

“When I first heard about

it I wanted to know if it was

accurate. I tracked him down

at school on Monday and was

amazed, but he was pretty

casual about it,” said Rapson.

Court appearance for burglary ring suspects

• By Andrew King

THE ALLEGED burglars who

rented a motel room under a

false name and used it as a base

to raid a number of homes,

reappeared in the district court

yesterday.

Sharn Robert Noble, Tyson Red

Grey, Kieran Levi McGeorge,

Alexander James McCormick,

Elise Van Dam and Mere Aroha

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to reappear on June 1.

Van Dam, Morgan, Grey and

McGeorge were remanded on

bail until the same date. Detectives

last year searched a room at

the Ferry Motel, Ferry Rd, after

a stolen car was followed to the

address and found tens of thousands

of dollars of stolen gear.

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An alleged home invader who

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mother in the early hours of the

morning has been remanded

in custody. Nathan Manning

appeared in the district court

yesterday charged with committing

a burglary with a weapon, burglary,

theft from a vehicle and theft. He

was remanded until May to speak

with his new counsel after he was

unhappy with the first lawyer’s

advice. It is alleged he entered

hairdresser Emely van Ras’ home

at about 3am, demanded money

from her and threatened her with a

knife. She used a ceremonial Fijian

“skull crusher” to hold him off.

BUS INTERCHANGE

The city council is to spend $23

million buying the central city’s

bus interchange off the Crown. It

has set aside the money in its 10-

year Long Term Plan budget. The

Lichfield St interchange cost $53

million to build. It opened in 2015.

CAMPERVAN PARK TRIAL

A campervan-friendly car park

is being trialled in the central

city to encourage tourists. The

park is on Manchester St between

Gloucester and Worcester Sts. It is

not available overnight and has a

small parking fee for stays longer

than an hour. ChristchurchNZ

industry partnership manager

Caroline Blanchfield said most

campervan renters weren’t

coming into the central city

because they believed there was

only limited parking.

HERITAGE REPAIRS

The Central City Landmark

Grant fund could be scrapped

for the next three years so the

city council can pay for its own

heritage building repairs. The

fund, which has $1.9 million in

it each year, was set up after the

February 22, 2011, earthquake so

private heritage building owners

could apply for funding to repair

their buildings. But as part of its

long term plan, the city council

is proposing to stop dishing out

these grants so the money can be

used on its own heritage projects.

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SWELL: The New Brighton Pier was hammered by huge surf yesterday.

PHOTO: JOHN STEWART

Pier scaffolding crumbles

• By Julia Evans

SCAFFOLDING broke loose

from the New Brighton Pier, as

waves generated from Cyclone

Gita battered it.

The city council said one

of the scaffold gantries on the

pier had fallen into the sea following

the high tide and large

waves yesterday.

Staff removed scaffolding

boards and wound down

operations on the pier deck as a

precaution.

“There is likely to be debris

near the beach that poses a

potential hazard to surfers,”

staff said.

Contractors have been working

since the start of the year to

repair columns that sustained

damage in the February 22,

2011, earthquakes.

Contractors work in the scaffolding,

which hangs over the

side of the pier.

The $9.7 million pier repairs

are scheduled to be completed

by March.

Companies avoid water charges

•From page 1

“We are keen to do something,

we just can’t find it within the law.”

The city council is now

asking for feedback from

the public through the Long

Term Plan on what other

ideas people may have, she

said.

Cr Buck said if the

Government imposed a

water tax for bottling, the

city council wanted the

money to go back into

Christchurch.

“If they [bottling companies]

are going to do it, at least they

should pay something back to the

community in which they take it

from.”

Labour scrapped its water

tax policy during coalition

negotiations with NZ First, but a

spokesman said work was under

way to revisit it just for water

bottling companies.

Because of that, the Government

Of the 16 consents issued in

Canterbury that include water

bottling purposes, six are in

Christchurch. Some of not been

exercised yet.

They include:

•677 Marshland Rd, Ouruhia –

Coca-Cola Amatil (NZ) Ltd; has

been exercised,

•Two at 66 Belfast Rd, Belfast –

could not answer specific questions

on the issue, he said.

Christchurch water bottling

consents make up

about five per cent of all

consents.

Environment

Canterbury controls

the resource consent

application.

ECan principal consents

adviser Philip Burge said

when it received a water

take consent application,

it looked at the volume being taken

and the environmental effect.

“It’s not our role to make a

judgement on the merits of the

purpose for which the water is

sought.”

City councillor Aaron Keown

said he did not mind water

bottling, as long as the city got a

cut. The money could be used to

keep rates down, he said.

“Water should be owned by the

people, it’s like air.”

Vicki Buck

Rapaki Natural Resources Ltd;

have not been exercised,

•707 Hills Rd, Marshland – Mr

A J & Mrs A L Dillon; has been

exercised

•2 Matipo St, Riccarton – Sanford

Ltd; has been exercised.

•20 Station Rd, Belfast – Cloud

Ocean Water Ltd; has not been

exercised.

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GOOD TIMES THIS

SUMMER

Break-in investigation ‘ongoing’

• By Matt Nippert

POLICE investigating suspicious

break-ins of a prominent China

researcher appear to have

initially put the case on ice with

a low priority.

Last week it was revealed

Canterbury University Professor

Anne-Marie Brady’s Upper Riccarton

home was burgled.

She told an Australian parliamentary

committee she believed

the break-in

was linked to

her work detailing

China’s

influence

campaign in

New Zealand.

Jacinda Ardern

Prof Brady

said computers,

phones

and USB drives were taken

during the burglary last week.

The event followed a similar

intrusion at her campus office in

December and the recent receipt

of an anonymous letter warning

she was being targeted by pro-

Beijing interests.

A letter dated Monday, sent by

Christchurch police to Prof Brady

about the case, said investigating

officers had no leads and the matter

was being sent to the Canterbury

file management centre.

“After looking at all the available

evidence we have not been

able to find out who is responsible

. . . unless more information

or evidence is found, we can’t

proceed any further with this

case,” the letter said.

But yesterday a police spokesman,

presented with the letter,

sought to clarify matters: “These

matters are ongoing and continue

to be under investigation.”

The apparent about-face

followed Prime Minister Jacinda

Ardern expressing concern at

the break-in revelations at her

post-Cabinet press conference

on Monday. She has requested

a briefing on the matter from

spy agency the New Zealand

Security and Intelligence

Service.

Yesterday morning on Radio

NZ, Ms Ardern restated her

concern over the Brady case and

noted she would be in touch

with agencies probing the matter.

“The police obviously are

completing their investigation

– and I see they’re seeking the

room and space to do that before

drawing any conclusions,” she

said.

CONCERN:

Canterbury

University

Professor

Anne-Marie

Brady’s home,

and campus

office, has

been burgled.

Careful not to single out

China by name, Ms Arden said:

“Foreign interference does come

from a range of sources, and we

should be wise to every source

and make sure we’re doing all

we can to protect ourselves from

that.”

Australia’s Clive Hamilton,

an academic at Charles Sturt

University, said the Brady case

was being “closely followed” by

China researchers internationally

because she was a wellregarded

voice in academia. The

burglaries were “very disturbing”.

– NZ Herald

Strike notice

issued at port

THE RAIL and Maritime

Transport Union yesterday issued

notice of a 24-hour strike planned

for Lyttelton on March 8.

Mediation with the Lyttelton

Port Company yesterday failed to

reach an agreement on a new collective

contract for 200 waterfront

workers.

The union now wants Mayor Lianne

Dalziel and city councillors

to help resolve stalled contract

negotiations.

It was the 22nd meeting since

bargaining started last July.

LPC is pushing for more efficient

roster alignment and is

offering annual salary increases of

at least three per cent.

The union says it has no objection

to a 24/7 roster, but says

the pay increase is not enough to

accept the changes.

It has also raised safety concerns

about the management of

fatigue. The union wants a working

group set up to investigate the

issue and come back with recommendations

before any changes

are made.

LPC is a wholly-owned subsidiary

of Christchurch City Holdings

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‘Miracle’ no one killed in fiery crash

• By Andrew King

TWO MEN are lucky to be alive

after their ute somersaulted

into a tree line and “burst into

flames” after crashing with

another car.

The 18-year-old driver and his

passenger were able to get out of

the vehicle before it caught fire

on Friday about 7.40pm near

Rolleston.

The other vehicle, which had

five family members in it, hit

a power pole, breaking it off

at the base which brought an

electrical transformer down on

the bonnet.

All seven involved in the

Springston Rolleston Rd crash

were from the Selwyn area,

police said.

One person was taken to

Christchurch Hospital with

moderate injuries, a St John

spokesman said.

Rolleston chief fire officer Nigel

Lilley said he has no idea how it

was not a fatal crash when they

found one vehicle completely

engulfed in flames which spread

100m down a tree line and

threatened a nearby house.

“They were lucky they got out

of the vehicle because, if we had

to cut them out, they would not

have been here,” he said.

Senior Constable Andy

Williamson said it was a complete

LUCK: One person was

taken to Christchurch

Hospital with moderate

injuries after a twovehicle

smash near

Rolleston on Friday.

(Right) – A family of

five was in one of the

vehicles which hit a

power pole after the

crash.

miracle no one was killed, but

he could not elaborate on how

the crash happened until an

investigation was completed.

“Generally speaking, if people

drove more defensively, then

some of these crashes wouldn’t

happen,” he said.

On Thursday, Malcolm

Lawrence Brierley and Margaret

Anne Brierley, both 65 and from

the United Kingdom, were killed

at the intersection of Shands and

Blakes Rds, Prebbleton, after a

crash with a truck.

The serious crash unit is still

investigating the Prebbleton

incident.

Facebook robber

accused faces

new charges

• By Andrew King

A MAN accused of robbing at

knifepoint people selling items

on Facebook has appeared in the

district court facing new charges.

Nicali Joseph Stepancic, 22,

was arrested on November 6 and

charged with five counts of aggravated

robbery and two counts of

breaching conditions.

He now faces two charges of

unlawfully taking a motor vehicle,

two charges of unlawful possession

of a firearm and perverting the

course of justice.

He was remanded in custody

yesterday to reappear in May.

When he was led away he let out a

big laugh.

Police allege Stepancic would lure

victims to Shortland St, Aranui,

where he would threaten them with

a knife and steal cellphones.

It’s alleged he would set up to

meet the victim through ‘buy and

sell’ Facebook pages.

Detective Mike Kneebone said

after the arrest, transactions should

always be completed in a public

place in sight of CCTV cameras.

He said if you are uncomfortable

with the person you’re dealing

with, don’t go through with the

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Quake anniversary


The Star

Watch the memorial

service at www.star.kiwi

Report outlines growth

POIGNANT: CTV Building survivor Maryanne Jackson says the

new memorial at the site will be a good place to remember and

reflect on those lost there seven years ago.


We remember

•From page 1

There is a water feature and a

place where flowers and mementos

can be put.

Three car parks remain on

the memorial site next to where

the regional television station’s

entrance used to be. The faded,

painted outline of CTV appears

on each.

In the middle sits a pile of river

stones – each with a name of

someone who died there.

Ms Jackson said every year, a

group of CTV colleagues, families

and friends met at the site.

“We could pick up a stone and

talk about that person and say a

few funny things about them and

the good times we had together.”

She said those lost would never

be forgotten. “We will always

remember them. They were doing

their jobs. They were all very

creative and talented people who

were passionate about CTV. They

all enjoyed working there – we all

did. We were like a family.”

Otakaro Ltd did the site

landscaping.

TENS OF thousands of new

homes have been consented in

Canterbury since the February

22, 2011, earthquake.

Statistics NZ said yesterday

Canterbury’s building costs and

rents had risen faster than in

other parts of the country.

The figures came in a report

to mark seven years since the

devastating earthquake.

In the seven years to September,

36,431 new homes were consented

in Canterbury, up more

than 10,000 when compared

with the seven years before the

earthquakes.

The cost of building a new

home in Canterbury, excluding

land, rose 52 per cent in the eight

years to September, compared

with 40 per cent nationally.

During the same period, rents

rose 18 per cent in Canterbury

– the same rise as experienced

nationally.

Between September 2012 to

September last year, 17 per cent

more people were employed

compared to the period straight

after the February 2011 earthquake.

Many of the jobs were in

construction, retail, and accommodation.

By June 2012,

Christchurch’s population had

RISING: Since 2013, retail trade in Christchurch has gradually

grown, with developments such as the BNZ Centre opening.

fallen by more than 20,000 from

2010, as people moved away.

It returned to pre-earthquake

levels last year.

In terms of retail trade, before

the earthquakes it showed

similar growth to the national

level. It fell during 2011 and

2012. Since 2013, it has gradually

recovered. Retail and hospitality

growth in Christchurch then

surged ahead of the national

growth and maintained the

gap until 2016.

Large retail and hospitality

developments such as the BNZ

Centre, ANZ Centre and The

Crossing have now opened.

The number of people visiting

Christchurch has nearly

returned to pre-quake levels. The

most common people to visit

were tourists, followed by friends

and family visiting.

The report found accommodation

capacity, although steadily

increasing, was still 12 per cent

lower than before the quakes.

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What’s happening today

A number of events and

services will be held

today to commemorate

the seventh anniversary

of the February 22, 2011,

earthquake. Here are some

of the public events

Civic Service – A civic

service will take place today

opposite the Canterbury Earthquake

National Memorial to

commemorate the seventh anniversary

of the February quake.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

will speak at the 45min public

service. It will start at 12.30pm

on the corner of Montreal St

and Cambridge Tce. This year’s

service would be jointly hosted

by the city council and Quake

Families Trust. “The memorial

has become a special place to the

families and friends of those 185

names etched into the memorial

wall, and has truly become

a place for the community to

come together and reflect on

our shared experiences,” Mayor

Lianne Dalziel said.

REMEMBERING: A civic service will be held at the Canterbury

Earthquake National Memorial today at 12.30pm.

River of Flowers – Five sites

along the Avon River will have

River of Flowers events today

running between 12.30pm and

1.30pm. The Avon Loop Planning

Association will host one at

Otautahi The Bricks at the Barbadoes

St bridge. Another will

be held at the former Medway St

Bridge site, which will be supported

by Avebury House and

the Avon-Otakaro Network. The

Wainoni Avonside Community

Services will host one. It would

have a pre-service at Wainoni

Methodist Church, before walking

across to the river. There will

be another hosted by the Burwood

Christian Centre at the

Avondale bridge riverbank, and

the last will be at the Christchurch

Yacht Club car park in

Moncks Bay. People can go

along with flowers to drop in the

river. Further information can

be found at http://www.flourish.

org.nz/river-of-flowers.html

Earthquakes and

Butterflies – A play to

commemorate the seventh

anniversary will open tonight.

Earthquakes and Butterflies

will be performed at the

Transitional Cathedral until

Sunday. Directed by Helen

Moran, the play is based on a

book by Kathleen Gallagher. It

will be presented by Wickcandle

and Imagine Theatre. The

play is shaped by the life

stories of a group of people

whose lives “criss-cross” like

fault lines under the city. For

times and tickets, visit https://

www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/

earthquakes-butterflies-7thanniversary-theatre-event/

christchurch

CTV Building site – A

private ceremony was held

last night to bless the newlylandscaped

CTV Building site.

The site, on the corner of Madras

and Cashel Sts, has been turned

into a peaceful memorial site.

It is now open for the public to

visit.

Local

News

Now


Quakes will

cost council

$10 billion

SEVEN YEARS on, Deloitte has

calculated how much the 2010 and

2011 earthquakes will cost the city

council.

It has said the total cost will be

more than $10 billion.

Of that, about $2.3 billion has

been funded by other parties, so

the city council has $7.7 billion to

pay.

As of June, the earthquakes had

cost the city council $3.6 billion.

Of that, $1.6 billion was Crown

contributions, $0.9 billion was

from insurance, $0.1 billion in

increased rates levies, $0.2 billion

from capital release and $0.6 billion

from increased debt.

The city council asked Deloitte

to calculate the financial cost of the

quakes to the city council as part of

its Long Term Plan 10-year budget.

It used the city council’s long

term plans, forecasts and actual

financial information to assess the

impact.

In terms of ongoing costs, Deloitte

said a further $4 billion of

earthquake-related capital investment

was required over the next 30

years to return assets to the level

they were prior to the quakes.

With inflation, it would total $5.7

billion.

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News

• By Kurt Bayer


THE MAN accused of

murdering Christchurch

prostitute Renee Duckmanton

told a psychologist, who

concluded he was mentally fit to

stand trial, that sex workers were

“dirty, immoral and inferior,” a

court heard yesterday.

Sainey Marong, a 33-yearold

Gambian-born butcher,

admitted on Tuesday at the

High Court that he strangled

Duckmanton in May 2016 and

set her body on fire.

But he denied that he meant to

kill her, claiming he was insane

at the time, suffering mental

impairment and delusional,

psychotic thoughts, which began

after voluntarily stopping his

insulin medication early in 2016.

On Tuesday, he spent a

dramatic day on the witness

stand to repeatedly explain that

he was “disconnected from

reality” at the time he killed

Duckmanton, and that from

May 6-17, he was poisoned by

kidney failure that resulted in

urine “travelling in my brain.”

In response to his evidence,

the Crown was granted

permission to call rebuttal

evidence of a psychiatrist and

Sainey Marong

a psychologist who assessed

Marong before he stood trial.

Both experts concluded that

he did not meet the criteria for a

defence of insanity.

Yesterday, forensic clinical

psychologist Ghazi Metoui

found that Marong reported

a settled mental state over the

period “leading up to, during

and subsequent” to the killing.

He had never come to the

attention of mental health

services before to his arrest.

Mr Metoui found Marong to

be prone to histrionic behaviour

with an ego-centric personality

that included a considerable

sense of entitlement and

grandiosity.

There was also a highpropensity

to deceive and

manipulate others, Mr Metoui

told the court.

He was particularly struck

by Marong’s “complete lack of

empathy”, and the “callousness

and ease in which he cast aside

people from his life.”

“It is my opinion that Mr

Marong has a severe pathological

personality structure and

endorses a constellation of traits

consistent with both anti-social

and narcissistic personality

disorder,” Mr Metoui said.

And he concluded: “It is my

opinion that Mr Marong does

not suffer from any underlying

psychiatric disorder that would

constitute mental impairment

in terms of the Criminal

Procedures Mentally Impaired

Persons Act 2003.”

Mr Metoui was in court on

Tuesday to witness Marong’s

evidence. Asked by Crown

prosecutor Pip Currie if he saw

anything that gave him pause

to change his opinion, Mr

Metoui said that, if anything, it

reinforced his opinion.

The only difference in

Marong from when he saw him

was that he cried during his

evidence on Tuesday, Mr Metoui

said.

Marong admits picking up

22-year-old Duckmanton from

Christchurch’s red light district

on May 14, 2016, and engaging

her services for sex.

Somewhere around

Templeton, just south of

Christchurch, they stopped on

the roadside and had sex in the

back seat of his car, Marong said.

Afterwards, Duckmanton

wanted to return to Manchester

Local

News

Now

Sex workers: ‘Dirty, immoral’ – murder accused

Renee Duckmanton

The Star


St, saying the “job is done.”

But Marong wanted to

continue to Rolleston where

he was fixated on renting a

property, and he says there was

an argument.

“She started yelling at me,”

Marong said.

He said: “That voice, that

screaming, that yelling was

agitating me,” and the dispute

“triggered something very

serious”.

“The only method I could use

to stop it was to compress her

neck,” he said.

Asked by defence counsel

Jonathan Krebs if he meant to

kill her, Marong replied, “I have

no motive to cause any harm, I

just did it to silence her.”

The Crown claims its

case against the butcher is

“overwhelming.”

It claims DNA samples taken

from Duckmanton, and from

samples found where her body

was dumped, allegedly belong to

Marong.

Marong, whose internet

history in the days before the

killing showed searches for

necrophilia, denied having sex

with her dead body. The trial,

before Justice Cameron Mander,

continues today. – NZ Herald

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On February 7, Chinese Consulate General in

Christchurch hosted the 2018 Spring Festival Reception

at the Consul General’s Residence. Honorable Megan

Woods, Minister of Energy and Resources, Minister

for Greater Christchurch Regeneration and Minister of

Research, Science and Innovation; Honorable Members

of Parliament Ruth Dyson, Joanna Hayes and Duncan

Webb; Honorable David Carter, Former Speaker of the

House of Representatives; Honorable Lianne Dalziel,

Mayor of Christchurch, and several other South Island

Mayors, together with more than 100 dignitaries and

guests from the business, education, tourism and

cultural sectors of South Island, attended the reception.

In his remarks, Consul General Wang Zhijian extended

Chinese new year greetings to the distinguished

guests and briefed the guests on China’s acclaimed

achievements in the field of economic and social

development in the past year. He pointed out that the

19th CPC National Congress has drawn a new blue

print for China’s future development, with which China

has embarked on a new journey to fully building a

modern socialist country, and emphasized that China

is determined to lay more emphasis on the quality of

development than the GDP growth rate to maintain

sound development momentum and satisfy the growing

demand of people for a better life.

Consul General Wang highlighted the remarkable

breakthrough and progress of China’s diplomacy during

the past year. He said China has successfully hosted the

Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, the

BRICS Summit and the CPC in Dialogue with World

Political Parties High-Level Meeting, contributing

China’s perception, wisdom and solutions to world

development in the past year. He stressed China’s

commitment to building a new type of international

relations based on win-win cooperation and creating a

community of shared future for mankind with the rest of

the world.

In praise of the progress made in the China-New

Zealand bilateral relationship in the past year, Consul

General Wang noted Premier Li Keqiang’s successful

visit in March, the meetings between the leaders and

foreign ministers of China and the NZ new Labour

Government, the ongoing negotiation on upgrading

bilateral FTA, which all reinforced both countries’

efforts to push forward the Comprehensive Strategic

Partnership and injected new impetus to bilateral

trade and investment. He acclaimed the celebrations of

the 45th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral

ties and the 120th birth anniversary of Rewi Alley in

China and New Zeland, and in particular the series

of commemoration events in South Island which he

was privileged to take part in together with Governor

General Patsy Reddy and several South Island mayors.

He said driven by the development of bilateral relations,

the interactions between China and South Island have

boosted with increased people-to-people exchanges,

broadened friendly city cooperation and further

exploration in e-commerce, direct flights and Antarctica

cooperation. He expressed heartfelt thanks to friends in

all circles for their contributions to bilateral exchanges.

Consul General Wang opined that 2018 marks the first

year of carrying out the plan formulated by the 19th

CPC National Congress and the 40th anniversary of

launching China's reform and opening-up policy, and

China-New Zealand relations are standing at a new

starting point faced with vast opportunities provided by

China’s reform and opening-up. He said the Consulate

General will remain committed to working closely

with friends from all circles to promote the greater

development of the friendly exchanges and practical

cooperation between China and South Island in the new

era.

Minister Woods conveyed Prime Minster Ardern’s

spring festival greetings and good wishes and indicated

that New Zealand-China exchanges have had a long

history and the Chinese culture has left an important

footprint in the development of New Zealand's

multiculturalism. Since the establishment of diplomatic

ties in 1972, bilateral relations have made substantial

progress. At present, developing friendly cooperation

with China has become consensus among New

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year Foreign Minister Winston Peters re-emphasized

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seminar marking the 45th anniversary of the diplomatic

relations. Currently the two sides are actively advancing

negotiations on updating the bilateral FTA and exploring

opportunities for cooperation in emerging fields such

as scientific and technological innovation. It is hoped

that the development of NZ-China relations will bring

greater benefits to the two countries and peoples in the

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Mayor Dalziel spoke positively of the development of

South Island's relations with China and appreciated the

work of the Consulate-General in promoting bilateral

exchanges. She pointed out that, with the increase

of direct air routes and flights, connectivity between

South Island and China has been improved, which

has facilitated not only two-way personnel exchanges

but also the export of South Island produce to China.

The positive progress made in the exchanges and

cooperation between South Island and China in such

areas as culture and education has effectively promoted

mutual understanding between the two peoples.

Christchurch is actively building the gateway city to

Antarctica and is playing an important role in NZ-China

Antarctic cooperation. This year, the two countries will

also make preparations for the Year of Tourism in 2019.

She believed that, with the joint efforts of both sides, the

Year of Tourism will be a great success.

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Leading by example when it comes

Sport Canterbury

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and is a sponsor of the

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Sara Webb reports

AS A five-year-old Kiwi kid

living in Aberystwyth, Wales,

Julyan Falloon remembers his

first sporting experience because

of the pouring rain and the

“giant” opposition.

In his small village, there

were no age grades so each team

fielded a wide range of shapes

and sizes.

Mr Falloon will also never forget

the night before the match: “I

had my first pair of football boots

. . . and I slept in them.”

Losing 12-0, Mr Falloon

never would have dreamed of a

future representing his country

or the leadership role he would

eventually take on, with a serious

stake in the future of sport in the

Canterbury-West Coast region.

“The economic value of our

country’s wider sport and recreation

sector is estimated at $4.9

billion each year,” Mr Falloon

says. That’s according to research

conducted by Sport NZ. “There

GO GETTER: Julyan Falloon says there are few things with

greater impact on the region’s well-being than sport and

physical activity.


are few things with greater impact

on this region’s well-being

than sport and physical activity.”

Mr Falloon’s role as Sport Canterbury

chief executive has taken

on a new dimension since 2011.

In a sporting landscape so drastically

transformed, the leadership

of Mr Falloon and his regional

sports trust team has never been

so meaningful.

Over the past six years, in spite

of enormous challenges, Mr Falloon’s

team has created opportunities

and fostered partnerships

to help sporting participation return

to pre-quake levels. In 2015,

Cantabrians were recognised as

having the highest level of physical

activity in New Zealand.

“We supported sports who

worked together in ways we had

never seen before – giving up

their own agendas in the interest

of our communities. They were

selfless and put participation

first. Our next generation will see

the benefit of that approach in

years to come.”

One shining example of this

new spirit of collaboration and

partnership is in the south-west

of the city.

This year, Ngā Puna Wai will

become a co-located home for the

anchor sports of hockey, athletics,

tennis and rugby league, with

the athletics track up and running

by the end of March.

In their roles as advocates,

Mr Falloon’s team is incredibly

motivated to see sport build

partnerships, increase their

capability and identify solutions

that fit their communities.

After all, the vision of

Sport Canterbury, and the

51-strong team with offices

in Christchurch, Ashburton,

Timaru and Greymouth, is

‘More People, More Active, More

Often.’

“Everything we do is about

getting, and keeping, people

engaged with sport and physical

activity,” Mr Falloon said.

Sport Canterbury staff

members include specialists in

coach development, community

sport, physical activity, exercise

prescription, and event

management.

On a daily basis, Mr Falloon

finds motivation in the

impact his team has – and the

opportunities created.

“What gets me out of bed is to

make this city and region better

than it was before. To make sure

our young people receive quality

teaching, and access to facilities,

events and programmes.”

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to inspiring participation in sport

After all, being called upon to

“keep sport alive” in a quakedevastated

environment has been an

interesting brief – one that is bound

to come with a changed perspective.

“When I started, sport was about

fun,” Falloon said, picturing those

rainy Welsh weekends on the paddock

with muddy boots and an expat

father who would have preferred

he played rugby.

“Then it was about sporting

performance and competition. And

later in life, it’s about health, wellness

and well-being.

“That’s one of the things you

reflect on in terms of our influence

and the work we deliver. The approach

may be different at different

times. But in any instance, within

our team, we are privileged to be in a

position to change lives.”

ENTER NOW: Jesel Royokada crosses the line at the Star

Media City2Surf last year.

What you need to know . . .

•To enter the Star Media

City2Surf visit.

www.city2surf.co.nz

•The City2Surf on March 18

will be split into 6km

and 14km sections

•The 14km fun run will start

at Centennial Park, Spreydon,

at 9am

•The Sport Canterbury 6km

fun run will start at Hansen

Park, Opawa, at 10am

•Both events will finish

at the Ferrymead playing

fields

•There will be

entertainment with live

music, food and free

children’s entertainment

following the event

•Entry details and training

programme, page 44-45

Sport Canterbury by the

numbers:

•20 – outstanding

coaches enrolled in Sport

Canterbury’s performance

coach advance professional

development opportunity

this year

•220 – primary and

intermediate pupils and

students who learned

ki o rahi last year, using

equipment purchased with

KiwiSport funding

•4832 – total number of

green prescription referrals

received last year, 95 per

cent of the annual target of

5107 set by the Canterbury

District Health Board and

the highest ever received by

Sport Canterbury

•1500 – active kids

holiday programme

participants last year

•22,000 – New Zealanders

hospitalised each year

for injuries due to falls, an

epidemic addressed by

Sport Canterbury’s new

community strength and

balance initiative

•100 – participants

across 18 schools in Sport

Canterbury’s growing

coaches programme

•746 – physical activity

leaders across 70 schools

in greater Christchurch, plus

85 in Mid-Canterbury and

190 in South Canterbury.

The programme will

be introduced in North

Canterbury and Selwyn this

year

•231 – teachers attending

13 Sport Canterbury

SportStart workshops

•3000 – pieces of

fruit secured by Sport

Canterbury’s healthy

families team for distribution

at The Star City2Surf and

the Sport Canterbury 6km

event

•2700 – primary and

intermediate pupils and

students participating in the

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CITY COUNCILLOR Mike

Davidson has a sure fire way

to lose weight – compete in the

Coast to Coast.

Cr Davidson lost almost

20kg as he ran, cycled and

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preparation

for the

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Mike

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he said. That was about three

months ago, which Cr Davidson

said wasn’t long to train.

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started, that’s when I started. It

TRAINING: City councillor Mike Davidson shed almost

20kg during training for the Kathmandu Coast to Coast.

PHOTO: AARON CAMPBELL

was hard to balance work and

family life, so the Christmas

period was good, that’s when

I could really concentrate on

training.”

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introducing more fitness into

his regime, which built up a

pace, he said.

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runs, cycles and the odd hike

through Goat Pass and Mt

Herbert – he clocked up

more than 2500km before

the 243km race.

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Coast to Coast more than a

challenge.

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of running, just a bit around

Hagley Park. I’ve played rugby

all my life, my knees aren’t

great,” he said.

Although Cr Davidson

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time during the run.

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age group when I went into the

run, but then I slipped right

back,” he said.

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few little tweaks, I could get

there . . . I want to knock off

another hour or an hour and

a half.”

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and physical challenges were

worth it for the “spectacular”

scenery along the race.

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Waimakariri was incredible.

I’ve not been through it before,”

he said.

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67km is a long way on a slow

kayak, but you get to take in

some of the amazing scenery.”

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quite top the feeling of running

up the sandy dunes and

onto New Brighton beach.

“Since then I’ve done a little

bit of indulging. I’ve got a

sweet tooth,” he said.

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Christchurch Marathon next

on his list, training is already

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Amy Adams

From lamb roast gravy to vying for

Selwyn MP Amy

Adams is vying to

become National’s

next leader. Bridget

Rutherford spoke to

her about why, farm

life, and who she would

poach from Labour

Why did you decide to stand

for the leadership position?

It all came about really quickly.

I wanted Bill English to carry

on. He’s an extraordinary leader

and had done an amazing job

campaigning. I don’t mind

admitting I rang him up and

pretty much begged him to

stay on. But I respected his

decision. When he made his

announcement, I was at home in

bed sick, but I got myself up to

Wellington and started talking

to colleagues and a number of

people rang me up and said: ‘You

need to stand’. My only goal is I

want National to win the 2020

election. When we had John

Key and Bill English, there was

no question in my mind they

were the best choice. I want to

make sure caucus has a range of

options to choose from, so I’m

going to give it everything I’ve

got.

It sent strong message of

support having four other MPs

behind you at the announcement.

I think all the contenders will

have their support in caucus.

Those MPs said they wanted to

be out there with me, and I was

really touched by that.

Why and when did you get

into politics?

I got into politics in 2008. It

was an odd step in some ways

because I hadn’t been political.

I had been a party member for

a couple of years but I wasn’t a

regular. I had an amazing mum

who used to say: ‘If you’re not

happy with something, you

should try do something about

it’. I was frustrated with the

direction the country was going

under Helen Clark and Labour. I

had a young family, so you start

thinking a lot more about what

sort of country they were going

to grow up in and I wanted to

make New Zealand a place they

wanted to base themselves.

How different is it now being

in the opposition party?

I don’t have the responsibility

and the intensity of when I

was carrying six big portfolios.

You don’t have the big box of

papers arrive on Friday nights

that had to be read before going

into Cabinet. But I’m every bit

as busy, it’s just different. We’re

working really hard to hold the

Government to account, but

also work out how we’re going

to take the party into the next

election. As an opposition,

you’re not there to criticise the

Government’s job, although we

will hold them to account, but we

are here to talk to New Zealand

about the vision we have for this

country, and how we’re going to

get it done.

When you were younger

could you ever have imagined

yourself as a politician?

No, 100 per cent not. Mum

kept a baby book and wrote stuff

in it that I had said and done.

When I was four I said I was going

to be a concert violinist and

be in government. I love debating

and I loved arguing, I was a

pretty stroppy and opinionated

child.

How long were you a lawyer

for?

Sixteen years. I grew up in

Auckland. At 17, I packed up

my Honda Civic and drove to

Christchurch to go to law school.

I had a brief stint in Invercargill

when I first left law school, but

I’ve basically always been a

Cantabrian. I moved back to

Christchurch and was doing

a range of work. I mostly did

property and commercial law,

relationship, property Resource

Management Act work and trust

law. It was an interesting transition

because as a lawyer, you

apply the law, and at times I got

frustrated about how the law was

set up. So the chance to change it

was pretty appealing.

Do you have any siblings?

I have a sister. My parents split

and my father remarried so I

have a half-brother and halfsister

who I get on really well

with too.

It’s quite the contrast – Auckland

and a farm in Selwyn. Was

it hard to get used to?

I never saw myself marrying

a farmer. I’ve always been into

animals, I love dogs, I always

say a house is not a home until

there’s a dog in it. I rode horses

a lot when I was younger as well.

But you fall in love with who you

fall in love with. Don and I have

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the 2020

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been married for 22 years and I

can’t imagine anything else now.

In Canterbury you have the best

of both worlds. We’ve moved off

the farm now into West Melton

we still farm it, but you can live

in the country and can be so

close to the city and the airport.

Where did you and Don

meet?

It was at the Firehouse on Colombo

St when I was at uni. I had

gone out with a friend after some

law exams, and Don had been in

town for a farming seminar. We

met up and started talking and

he called me up the next day.

What kind of farm do you

have?

It’s called Montford. It’s a

sheep and crop farm predominantly.

It’s the family farm Don’s

mother grew up on. Farming’s in

his blood, he’s the fifth generation

farmer in the area. It’s near

Aylesbury.

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You’ve got two kids don’t you?

Yes. My son Tom is 20. He’s

a student at Lincoln University.

Lucy is 18 and she has just moved

into the halls at Canterbury

University. Lucy is studying

commerce and law, and Tom is

studying agriculture science.

Do either of them want to get

into politics?

I think watching me do it has

probably put them off (laughs).

But they are so supportive of

me and proud of what I’ve

done. When Bill English made

his announcement, they were

both there and I talked to them

and said should I put my name

forward? And they said: ‘Go for

it, mum’.

What do you like to do in your

spare time?

To be honest during the year

if I’m not working, I’m usually

pretty exhausted and want to be

at home quietly with the family. I

do a lot of reading and I’ve been

watching some Netflix shows. I

love good food and nice wine. I

love tennis and watching sport

and walking Poppy our springer

spaniel.

What Netflix shows have you

been watching?

I’ve been watching the second

season of The Crown, which I

love. The Fall is great, and Ozark.

And I’ve been watching Stranger

Things, but I’m not sure how I feel

about it just yet.

Do you still help out on the

farm?

I don’t a lot anymore, on the

weekends I’m usually out at community

events. I did back in the

day. The first thing I had to learn

marrying a farmer was how to

make a good gravy for the lamb

roast and a good batch of scones

for the shearers.

Why did you move off the

farm?

It was a range of things. The

kids were both at school in town,

and the house was getting old,

and we saw a house we loved in

West Melton.

Were you impacted by the

September 4, 2010, earthquake?

Yes, we were 1.5km from the

epicentre. We were really lucky

the ground was really solid. Our

house was an old 1915 bungalow.

There was quite a bit of inside

damage. As many others will

know after an earthquake, you

never quite trust your house the

same way. I remember lying in

bed when the earthquake hit and

had a flash of ‘that’s it, the house

is going to collapse on us’.

What ministerial portfolios

have you held in Parliament?

I was minister of internal

affairs, communication and

IT, environment, justice,

courts, social investment, social

housing and Housing New

Zealand, and associate minister

of Canterbury earthquake

recovery and finance.

Do you have a favourite?

That’s like trying to make me

pick my favourite child (laughs).

Each had their own challenges.

Three things that stand out to

me are in the communications

and IT space, the roll-out of ultra

fast broadband and better cell

connection. In the environment

space I put in place New Zealand’s

first ever national water

quality standards, which I’m incredibly

proud of. And the work

around family violence. There

were other big issues like resolving

the David Bain case after 22

years. No matter what you do, it’s

always going to be wrong to some

people.

The Teina Pora case was a big

one too.

Yes, Teina Pora had a horrific

experience. I was really proud to

be able to make a public apology

and public statement that he was

innocent. And I know that meant

a lot to Mr Pora.

You like to speak your mind.

Has that got you into trouble?

Nothing big. When you’re a

politician, every word you say

is scrutinised. People say to me

I’m a bit blunt or aggressive or

stroppy. But I say what I think,

I don’t hold grudges, and I like

people to be straight with me.

In 2016 you were described

as the Government’s best performer

and a “quiet achiever.”

How did that feel?

It was totally surprising and I

was thrilled. I’m not a politician

that’s spent a lot of time seeking

out a public profile. It was really

nice that putting your head down

and doing the hard yards was

noticed.

What’s something people

wouldn’t know about you.

IMPORTANT ROLE: Amy

Adams has been in Parliament

since 2008. She spends most

weekends at events in the

district, such as the Hororata

Highland Games.

I have school certificate in

Indonesian. I can’t remember

much, but I have the ability to

say: ‘That was a lovely dinner,

thank you,’ in Indonesian, which

I used recently in Bali (laughs).

And if you could poach someone

from the Labour Party, who

would it be?

Annette King. I know she’s

retired, but I admired her political

skills and the way she worked

with her officials. She’s a nice

pleasant, decent person. I could

see myself working with her.

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SEVEN YEARS on.

Sometimes that Tuesday seven

years ago seems like a life time

ago and other times it feels like

just yesterday.

Like all Cantabrians the memory

of that day and the terrible

days that followed are etched into

my mind – the awful images on

television of ruined buildings and

crying people, the liquefaction,

the endless aftershocks, the ever

rising number of those confirmed

killed or injured in the days that

followed.

And also the way people came

FEBRUARY 22, 2011, 12.51pm,

is one of those moments etched

in our collective memories.

People who were in

Christchurch remember exactly

where they were and what they

were doing.

People who weren’t here,

but had a connection to

Christchurch, remember when

they first heard of the 6.3

magnitude earthquake that

claimed so many lives and

devastated the city.

On each anniversary, our

thoughts turn first to the family

and friends of the 185 people

together, the amazing

things we all did to help

each other, the sense we

were all in this together.

The way you couldn’t

find wine or chocolate

on the supermarket shelves.

Then as time goes forward,

more memories – flowers in road

cones, more and more people

coming into my electorate office

with EQC and insurance case

work that never seemed to end

– the horror of watching people’s

lives come to a standstill while

other people were able to move

who lost their lives and

to those who experienced

severe injuries. Our hearts

go out to all of you.

Our thoughts are also

with those who experienced

the loss of their

home, especially those who have

not yet found a resolution seven

years on, and those who lost

their neighbourhood and local

community.

Starting again has been harder

for some more than for others.

I remember when finally it was

acknowledged that there had

been winners and losers.

•Nicky Wagner, reader’s letter, page 25

on with theirs. The way our city

has changed dramatically over

the last seven years, completely

transformed in some places and

totally the same in others.

As a city, we’ve been through

so much together. For me, as a

minister, I’m using this seventh

anniversary to look back on how

far we’ve come and to rededicate

Lianne Dalziel

We need to learn the lessons of

what made the contrast so stark,

so we can minimise the chances

of that happening again.

It has meant a lot to me that

the Quake Families Trust jointly

hosted the civic service this year.

To me it represents another step

towards recovery.

Two years ago, the Quake

Families told me they wanted

myself to helping get us

where we need to be in

the future.

A rebuilt central

city that’s exciting and

vibrant again. Every

last EQC and insurance

claim finally settled. Young

people who can get the mental

health support they need when

they need it. A city that can look

forward to the future with pride

and confidence.

What I want to see in Christchurch

in the next seven years is

a city that finishes the job of the

to take up the responsibility

once the Canterbury Earthquake

National Memorial

– Oi Manawa was dedicated

last year. Sharing the role

enables the city to shoulder

the responsibility so that the

focus is on embracing the Quake

Families’ ideas for how we commemorate

the day.

The theme ‘keeping their

dreams alive’ helps us look back at

all that we’ve lost with a sense of

hope and aspiration for the future.

And it honours those who

were the rescuers and all those

who provided support in our

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rebuild and remembers that that

means more than just bricks and

mortar – we need to help people

recover and finally be able to

move on with their lives.

I want us to spend the next

seven years building a city we can

be proud of in the future – to me

that’s the best possible tribute we

could build to the people we lost

and the enormous trauma our

city went through seven years ago

today.

•Megan Woods is the Minister

of Greater Christchurch

Regeneration

Sharing the role of ‘keeping their dreams alive’

time of need.

The song we heard evoked all

of that:

“Like a comet pulled from orbit,

As it passes a sun.

Like a stream that meets a

boulder,

Halfway through the wood.

Who can say if I’ve been

changed for the better,

But because I knew you,

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•If you want to ask Ms

Dalziel a question, email

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Time to pause and reflect

TODAY IS the seventh

anniversary of the February 22,

2011, earthquake.

Seven years is a significant

length of time and in all our

lives it’s brought challenging and

often unexpected changes.

Everyone on this journey

has faced testing times. Losing

somebody we have known and

loved, and many of us are without

places that were close to our

hearts and so many things that

we were attached to.

And as these people, places

and often simple things leave us,

there are connections and memories

that we just can’t replace. At

times the loss is heart-breaking.

Every day we are challenged

by the rebuild. Our city and

neighbourhood looks different,

we travel on new roads, visit

sensational new buildings and

workplaces as they open, and

enjoy leafy new people-friendly

public spaces. But we also know

the enormity of the task, and that

there is still a way to go. And in

the meantime we dodge the road

cones, temporary fencing, and

support people, still caught up

in earthquake repairs, and look

forward to ticking off each additional

major milestone.

And all the way through these

last seven years we have had

flashes of enormous pride in the

community we belong to. How

we supported our neighbours

in those crucial first few days

(which still feel so recent), how

nationwide and international

first responders so willingly and

courageously did what had to

be done, how our Student Army

made us proud, and how we

worked together to come up with

a vision for our city.

This week I spent some time at

our beautiful earthquake memorial

– I was just one of many who

came past to pause and reflect.

Close by, our city is coming alive

as people and businesses move

Nicky Wagner

back into its heart.

The earthquakes have absolutely

changed our way of thinking.

I feel we are more open-minded,

more focussed on our community

and more aware of what

really matters personally in our

lives and to our families.

The last seven years have

brought us closer together as

Cantabrians and that will be our

strength going forward.

We have a strong commitment

to remember those whom we

have lost by making the most

of every opportunity the earthquakes

have presented.

We aspire to more – a more

connected, a more beautiful,

people-friendly, and more

sustainable city. A place of opportunity

for all, for current

generations and generations to

come. That’s a legacy we can all

embrace and work towards.

•Nicky Wagner is a National

list MP based in Christchurch

Central

Reader Stephen

Wickham responds to

an article about derelict

properties which Richmond

residents say are not being

maintained by landlords

I found the article

on page 10 of The

Star last week

regarding derelict

properties somewhat

intriguing, especially

now that New

Zealand has become

more urbanised. I

suspect that this is

not just a problem

in the Richmond suburb, but

increasingly a city-wide one, or

indeed a New Zealand one.

It appears unfair that

deferring landlords or

speculators, both local and out

of town, are able to devalue at

will the property investment of

others without incurring some

DERELICT:

Richmond

residents

have called

on landlords

to clean up

properties

like this

one on

Stanmore Rd.

PHOTO:

MARTIN

HUNTER

form of meaningful penalty.

Although I give Richmond

resident and business owner

Hayley Guglietta full marks for

wanting to expend her energy

in removing or tidying up the

suburb in which she lives and

conducts her business

in, I feel she and her

volunteers might be

better off lobbying

their local MPs to try

and get an ‘acceptable

outside appearance’

amendment clause

added to the Tenancy

Act. Otherwise nothing

for them or indeed for

others will change.

With our current Government

MPs uttering soothing words

wanting to change the present

tenancy laws, perhaps it’s

time for such considerations

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The most recent developments have been the

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The centre has evolved significantly and now has a very

different customer profile, he says.

“The centre, by virtue of its stronger, more

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The new developments will include the arrival of

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shopping destination, entirely different from your

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Featuring an open-plan design, The Provedore is a

genuine alternative to supermarkets, Andy says, and

will incorporate a diverse range of providers from New

Zealand, Asia, India the Mediterranean, the Middle

East and Europe including, for example, an Asian

supermarket, European fromagerie and deli, halal,

seafood, fresh produce, organic and natural foods and

even a natural grain store.

“Everything you find in a supermarket and much,

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“Many of the specialty spaces have already been leased

with retailers realising the benefits of our location and

what we are trying to achieve,” Andy says.

“Anyone who would be interested in taking space

should contact me by email on andy@bushinncentre.

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The Bush Inn Centre’s hugely diverse customer base

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In the four years of the conflict, 98,950

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thousands more were injured. Most New

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At home, Cantabrians waged their own

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innocent civilians caught in the conflict.

In many respects the war at home was

the women’s war. Mothers, wives and

sisters did an enormous amount of

fundraising and organised thousands of

care packages for those serving overseas.

People also expressed their views on the

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BY KEVIN MEDRI

Kevin has had a varied career in many

different industries where he successfully

implemented many IT related systems

and processes, as well as being hands-on

in the field.

“I understand the frustration and

anxiety computers can give you, because

I have been there."

More recently Kevin has established

a computer and IT repair business in

Rangiora, North Canterbury where he

and his staff successfully help people

with their computer needs.

So we have all heard about it, seen it in

the media, someone we know has been

affected by it, then one day, wham, it hits

us – an online scam.

We all think at our age we should

know better; well the truth is we are

trusting, sometimes too trusting, we

were probably brought up that way. So if

you been affected by a scam of some sort,

don’t fret.

I get fed up with the tactics used

by the scammers, so thought I

would share some handy tips

with you. If we get that email

with an offer too good to be

true, it usually is. These can

arrive and look very convincing

and even appear to be from a

legitimate source, like a power

company, lawyer or bank. They

will always contain a link for you

to use to go to a website to enter

your details.

The trick here is to hover your mouse

curser over the link without clicking,

look at the bottom of your browser

where, a website address will appear, this

tells you exactly where you are going.

Let’s look at how a website address

works – we will take ASB bank as an

example:

INSERT PIC 03 HERE

Let’s just look at the address (URL,

Uniform Resource Locator for the

techies) https://www.asb.co.nz. Https

stands for hyper text transport protocol

secure, (yawn), sorry that’s the boring

bit over, www stands for world wide

web – we are getting somewhere. Now,

for the important bit, asb. Note the full

stop at the beginning and the end of the

letters. This is the name of the website

and it usually represents the name, in

this case ASB bank, and directly after the

full stop must come the domain type, i.e

.co.nz, .org.nz, .com, .org etc. There may

also be something after the .co.nz, which

will always start with a / like the example

here. Sometimes there may be something

before the first full stop like when we

want to login:

INSERT PIC 04 HERE

Notice the word online before the .asb.

co.nz. This is perfectly ok because the

asb. Is still followed by co.nz. However,

what is not ok is a link the may be

pretending to be ASB's login:

INSERT PIC 05 HERE

Here we have online.asb but then it

goes on to .scam.co.nz, and because the

.scam.co.nz comes after asb, the actual

website name is scam.co.nz, and we don’t

want to go there do we!

Just as a side note, internet banking is

very safe if used properly. Never save the

username and password in the browser,

you know the annoying popup that asks

you every time you login somewhere.

Never click yes, and when you click no

if prompted by the statement ‘never save

password for this site’, click the box. Most

banks now offer a secondary security

measure, like texting you a secret code

that you have to enter before any money

leaves your account.

What about the phone call? "Hi I'm

calling from Microsoft and you have an

issue with your computer that is affecting

your neighbours." Firstly, Microsoft will

never call you out of the blue; secondly,

no one will know you have a problem

with your computer unless you tell them.

However, they can be very persuasive

and sound convincing and even

threatening. Keep a whistle by the phone

and blow it as hard as you can down

the phone – that will keep them away.

They have no idea who you are or where

you live, they are simply calling random

numbers in the hope to catch someone.

No legitimate company will ever ask

you to give your login details for your

bank, credit or debit card over the phone

by text message or by email.

Another tip is if you know the domain

name of the website you want to visit

type it straight into the browser bar:

The search bar is used when you are

trying to find something like a local

garage to fix your car, or a restaurant.

The internet can be a great place to

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At the age of 34,

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year 2000.

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tHoSE NASty

Internet scams

BY KEVIN MEDRI

Kevin has had a varied career in many

different industries where he successfully

implemented many IT related systems

and processes, as well as being hands-on

in the field.

“I understand the frustration and

anxiety computers can give you, because

I have been there."

More recently Kevin has established

a computer and IT repair business in

Rangiora, North Canterbury where he

and his staff successfully help people

with their computer needs.

So we have all heard about it, seen it in

the media, someone we know has been

affected by it, then one day, wham, it hits

us – an online scam.

We all think at our age we should

know better; well the truth is we are

trusting, sometimes too trusting, we

were probably brought up that way. So if

you been affected by a scam of some sort,

don’t fret.

I get fed up with the tactics used

by the scammers, so thought I INSERT PIC 04 HERE

would share some handy tips

Notice the word online before the .asb.

with you. If we get that email

co.nz. This is perfectly ok because the

with an offer too good to be

asb. Is still followed by co.nz. However,

true, it usually is. These can

what is not ok is a link the may be

arrive and look very convincing

pretending to be ASB's login:

and even appear to be from a

legitimate source, like a power INSERT PIC 05 HERE

company, lawyer or bank. They

Here we have online.asb but then it

will always contain a link for you

goes on to .scam.co.nz, and because the

to use to go to a website to enter

.scam.co.nz comes after asb, the actual

Now

your details.

Open

website name is scam.co.nz, and we don’t

The trick here is to hover your mouse want to go there do we!

curser over the link without clicking,

Just as a side note, internet banking is

look at the bottom of your browser

very safe if used properly. Never save the

where, a website address will appear, this

username and password in the browser,

tells you exactly where you are going.

you know the annoying popup that asks

Let’s look at how a website address you every time you login somewhere.

works – we will take ASB bank as an

example:

INSERT PIC 03 HERE

Let’s just look at the address (URL,

Uniform Resource Locator for the

techies) https://www.asb.co.nz. Https

stands for hyper text transport protocol

secure, (yawn), sorry that’s the boring

bit over, www stands for world wide

web – we are getting somewhere. Now,

for the important bit, asb. Note the full

stop at the beginning and the end of the

letters. This is the name of the website

and it usually represents the name, in

this case ASB bank, and directly after the

full stop must come the domain type, i.e

.co.nz, .org.nz, .com, .org etc. There may

also be something after the .co.nz, which

will always start with a / like the example

here. Sometimes there may be something

before the first full stop like when we

want to login:

Never click yes, and when you click no

if prompted by the statement ‘never save

password for this site’, click the box. Most

banks now offer a secondary security

measure, like texting you a secret code

that you have to enter before any money

leaves your account.

What about the phone call? "Hi I'm

calling from Microsoft and you have an

issue with your computer that is affecting

your neighbours." Firstly, Microsoft will

never call you out of the blue; secondly,

no one will know you have a problem

with your computer unless you tell them.

However, they can be very persuasive

and sound convincing and even

threatening. Keep a whistle by the phone

and blow it as hard as you can down

the phone – that will keep them away.

They have no idea who you are or where

you live, they are simply calling random

numbers in the hope to catch someone.

No legitimate company will ever ask

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by text message or by email.

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type it straight into the browser bar:

The search bar is used when you are

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6 Motoring

Price – Suzuki Baleno RS, $25,990

Dimensions – Length, 3995mm; width, 1745mm; height, 1470mm

Configuration – Four-cylinder, front-wheel-drive, 998cc, 82kW, 160Nm,

six-speed automatic.

Performance –

0-100km/h, 10.5sec

Fuel usage – 5.2l/100km

By Ross Kiddie

When Suzuki’s new Swift landed here

midway through last year, it arrived with a

choice of two petrol engines – a naturally

aspirated 1.2-litre four-cylinder unit and a

1-litre turbocharged three-cylinder.

I’ve driven both variants and can’t

conclusively decide which power plant I

prefer, so it’s pretty much an even contest

at this stage, they both have endearing

characteristics.

However, I do have leanings towards

the three-cylinder turbo; it is amazingly

honest and thrifty and, given that I used to

have a Suzuki Alto as a company vehicle,

I’m still quite smitten with the honesty of

the traditional three-potter.

All that aside, it was only a matter of

time before Suzuki transported the 1-litre

turbo unit into other vehicles in its lineup,

and first to get a choice is the Baleno,

a small-to-medium hatchback that landed

in New Zealand early in 2017. The Baleno

is still available with its 1.4-litre fourcylinder

unit, but the option of the turbo

engine adds just a little bit of spice into the

series.

The Baleno 1.4 lists from

$21,990, the turbo threecylinder

adds around

$4000, which are still

affordable prices, as we

have come to expect

from Suzuki.

The Baleno

turbo comes with

reasonably high

specification; it is

rated in RS form

and that includes

specification items such

as satellite navigation,

steering-wheel-mounted

automatic gearshift paddle selectors,

keyless entry and ignition, cruise control

with speed limiter and climate control.

Other noteworthy features are the

extensive dash panel display graphics,

which monitor engine performance and

economy. Some of them are quite vivid

and perhaps a little distracting, but they

are interesting and certainly act as a

guide as to how smooth driving benefits

economy.

At just over four metres the Baleno isn’t

Turbocharger

adds spice

to an honest drive

big, but its compact proportions

don’t overly jeopardise

cabin comfort. The seats

are supportive and

there is a vast array of

adjustment up front,

including height.

At the other end,

Suzuki claims a

355-litre load space

in a very deep cargo

load area; if you are

travelling just two up,

the rear seats fold flat

to offer up to a healthy

756-litres.

On the subject of figures, Suzuki

rates the engine with 82kW and 160Nm.

If you stack that up against the non-turbo

unit at 68kW and 130Nm, you can see it

gets about a 20 per cent lift in power. If

you also add in the long, flat torque curve,

which is a byproduct of the turbocharging

procedure, then you have an engine that

delivers solid power right through the rev

band, and in the Baleno’s case, all of the

way from 1500rpm to 4000rpm, close to

the point of maximum power at 5500rpm.

While these figures are significant

in terms of mechanical engineering,

it’s probably the end result in terms of

performance and efficiency that is most

notable. The Baleno in this form will

accelerate to 100km/h from a standstill in

10.5sec, and will complete an overtaking

manoeuvre in 7sec.

In terms of fuel use, the Suzuki

claims a 5.2-litre per 100km (53mpg)

combined cycle average. That compares

to 5.1l/100km and 5.4l/100km for the 1.4

engine (manual and automatic). During

my time with the test car the fuel usage

readout constantly listed around 6l/100km

(47mpg), while an instantaneous figure

of 4l/100km (70mpg) is achievable on a

highway cruise with the engine turning

over at just 1900rpm at 100km/h.

I must stress, as well, that while all of

these computations are healthy, it must be

remembered the turbocharger shouldn’t

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Many modern manufacturers are using

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Baleno’s overall design then both engines

are up to task.

The Baleno sits in a simplistic

suspension system – MacPherson struts

up front and a torsion beam rear axle

links both rear wheel hubs. While I much

prefer fully independent systems, there are

few under-$30k cars that involve those.

Nevertheless, the Baleno’s suspension is

soft, providing a smooth, comfortable incabin

ride. If you take into account its role,

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perfect. However, there is a trade-off if

you are a regular Port Hills commuter;

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I’m not saying it is massive, but you do

get lean. On the plus side, the steering

is sharp, and grip from the high-quality

Bridgestone tyres (185/55 x 16in) is

strong.

Interestingly, one of Suzuki’s other small

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as the Baleno sans turbo. That’s just an

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platforms that Suzuki has embraced in

recent years.

As a company it is also outsourcing

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from India, and I must say the build

quality is as good as you get in other

Suzuki models, which are made in Japan

and Europe.

2017 was a busy year for Suzuki New

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Zealand women.

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levels.

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Peak charge (peak period demand) $/kW/day 0.5310 35% 0.5181 37%

Volume charges

Weekdays (Mon to Fri, 7am to 9pm) $/kWh 0.08773 24% 0.09316 21%

Nights & weekends (Sat & Sun) $/kWh 0.01125 29% 0.01193 25%

General connections (approx 197,429 connections)

Peak charge (peak period demand) $/kW/day 0.5310 35% 0.5181 37%

Volume charges



Low power factor charge $/kVAr/day 0.2000 25% 0.2000 25%

Irrigation connections (approx 1,047 connections)

Capacity charge* $/kW/day 0.4197 12% 0.4350 14%

Volume charges



Rebates

Power factor correction rebate* $/kVAr/day (0.1793) 0% (0.1793) 0%

Interruptibility rebate* $/kW/day (0.0448) 0% (0.0448) 0%

* applied from 1 October to 31 March only

Major customer and embedded network connections (approx 437 connections)

Fixed charge $/con/day 1.8900 0% 7.5000 0%

Extra switches $/switch/day 3.5400 0% 3.6100 0%

11kV Metering equipment $/con/day 4.2900 0% 4.3700 0%

11kV Underground cabling $/km/day 3.1700 0% 3.2300 0%

11kV Overhead lines $/km/day 2.0000 0% 2.0300 0%

Transformer capacity $/kVA/day 0.0133 0% 0.0135 0%

Peak charge (control period demand) $/kVA/day 0.4857 38% 0.4730 38%

Nominated maximum demand $/kVA/day 0.1049 11% 0.1102 10%

Metered maximum demand $/kVA/day 0.0848 100% 0.0862 100%

Distributed generation

1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018 from 1 April 2018

Export credits (approx 14 connections)

0 - 30kW generation

Anytime credits (without PV), or $/kWh (0.00930) 59% (0.00920) 62%

Anytime credits (with PV), or $/kWh (0.00030) 67% (0.00030) 67%

Peak period credits (with or without PV) $/kWh (0.64860) 59% (0.64290) 62%

30 - 750kW Control period credits $/kW/day (0.2221) 59% (0.2202) 62%

plus $/kVAr/day (0.0298) 0% (0.0277) 0%

Generation credits (approx 9 connections)

500 - 1200kW Generation period $/kWh (0.50000) 40% (0.50000) 40%

Miscellaneous

Monthly invoice and contract charge to $/invoice 30.00 0% 30.00 0%

retailers and directly contracted major customers

COOKED: David Monty, Salisbury St.

POSE: Nicola Swindale, Waltham.

Notes

1. This schedule is a summary only. Please refer to Orion's published electricity delivery price and export and generation

credit schedules, available from Orion or www.oriongroup.co.nz, for full details.

2. Peak and volume prices for streetlighting, general connections and irrigation connections are applied to peak loadings

and volumes derived from measurements taken at grid exit points, and it is appropriate to allow normal network losses

when assessing the contribution individual connections make to these charges. All other prices in this schedule are

applied against measurements or ratings taken at the connection.

TIME OUT: Tessa Holland, Mairehau.



Gardening

Editorial supplied by

www.gardener.kiwi

15 greenhouse tips for late summer

Keep productivity

levels pumping by

prioritising

some key tasks.

Diana Noonan

reports

1. Water warning

Don’t water and work among

your plants at the same time.

Late summer sees greenhouse

plants struggling to support

ripening fruit and masses of

foliage. When you water, foliage

becomes heavier, and plants

lean in all directions, including

over pathways. Foliage also

becomes more fragile as it takes

in moisture. If you’re working

around your plants immediately

after watering, you’re likely to

knock off fruit and break stems,

and the last thing you want this

late in the season is damaged

plant material that then becomes

a site for disease to take hold.

Water early in the morning and

keep out of the greenhouse until

the warmth of the day has dried

the plants off.

2. Stress busters

Plants have been in the ground

for several months now, and are

becoming exhausted from the

task of producing and ripening

fruit. This kind of stress is the

open door through which pests

and disease leap when given half

a chance, so pamper your plants

like never before. Water deeply

to avoid soil drying out. Nourish

plants with low nitrogen liquid

feed (nitrogen at this stage in the

season will only promote leaf

growth at the expense of ripening

fruit). Be more vigilant with

ventilation to avoid heat stress.

4. Pick and pinch

Plants have enough to contend

with in late summer without

having to support fruit that’s

already mature. Harvest as soon

as possible and take extra care to

ensure you don’t damage stems

as you pick. If you’re in a region

where flowers or young green

BE PREPARED: Now is the time to sow the seed of

heat-loving plants that will welcome a late-summer move

into the greenhouse.

fruit just don’t have a chance of

developing or reaching maturity,

or even of growing to a size where

it can be picked to ripen inside,

nip out the no-hopers. Sacrificing

them will make way for other

fruit to mature more quickly.

5. Prune

If your vines are tapping on the

roof of the greenhouse, it’s time to

nip out the centres. Excess height

will only shade plants below.

Besides which, at this stage,

further flowers are unlikely to

have time to produce fruit that

will mature. Prune off dying

lower foliage to avoid it attracting

disease.

6. Open those vents!

Fungal diseases are

synonymous with late summer.

Encourage airflow by opening

vents in the morning and leaving

them partially open at night.

When days are warm, leave the

door open but remember to leave

a netting covering over the gap –

birds are as keen on ripening fruit

as you are.

7. Out with the old, in with

the new

If a plant is failing at this late

stage, don’t dilly-dally – whip

it out of the ground. The space

left behind will allow for better

airflow or, if you have another

plant to go in its place, top up

the soil with fresh compost and

animal manure (taking care not to

disturb the roots of neighbouring

plants) and pop it in.

8. Waste not, want not

Blossom-end rot and tomato

split are all late summer problems

but they don’t spell the end of a

fruit. Keep an eye on your harvest

and pick any fruit with signs of

early disease or imperfections.

Washed and trimmed, they can

be popped in the freezer until you

have enough for processing into

chutney or soup.

9. Be a tidy Kiwi

This is the time of year when

fruit gets missed and drops to

the ground. Do a daily check

and collect any decaying fruit

or leaf matter from the floor

of the greenhouse to prevent it

attracting disease. Snip off leaves

that are showing signs of disease

before they drop and infect the

ground, and next year’s crops at

the same time.

10. Keep supporting

Your plants are tired. You may

be too, but it’s more important

than ever to keep vining growth

BUMPER CROP: Don’t work around greenhouse plants heavy

with water – you risk damaging them. Harvest as soon as

possible and save your plants the work of further supporting

fruit that is already mature

well supported. Get out there with

the ties before the plants bend

over and snap or are weighed

down and broken with the weight

of fruit.

11. Select your seed

Prepare for seed saving

by observing the success, or

otherwise, of your plants and

selecting fruit from the best. If

you want to save seed that will

produce fruit the same as that

from which it has come, select

from non-hybrid plants.

12. Let in the sun

Late summer growth on shrubs

and trees is at its height and much

of that growth may be shading

your greenhouse. Trim back

foliage and cut back any long

grass from around the greenhouse

to take advantage of the last of

the summer heat and encourage

airflow. If panes of glass are dust

covered, give them a light water

blast – you’ll be surprised by the

extra light this lets in.

13. Keep harvesting

In warm regions where harvest

is likely to continue for a good

few weeks to come, keep picking

to encourage further fruiting. No

one is ever totally sure what the

season will bring and you don’t

want to close-off fruit production

too soon.

14. Take note

A gardener’s best friend

is a diary, and that goes for

greenhouse gardeners, too. In

the excitement (or exhaustion)

of harvesting, take note of how

the various varieties of plants

you have grown are performing.

Are all your tomatoes ripening

all at once? It may be that you

should have staggered plantings

or included some early and late

varieties in your mix. Are you

overwhelmed by the number

of cucumbers your vines are

producing? Perhaps it will pay to

grow fewer plants next year or

choose a smaller fruiting variety.

Envious of your neighbour’s

capsicum colours? Wish you’d

planted chillies? Note it all down.

15. Start sowing

Sow the seeds of heat-loving

plants that will benefit from being

in the warmth of the greenhouse

once the cooler days of autumn

arrive. These will vary according

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Lettuce seedlings in the wings will

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2 red onions, freshly sliced

2 cm root ginger, grated

4 garlic cloves

1 red chilli, finely chopped

1 tbsp ras el hanout spice mix

5 tomatoes

800g kumara

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp honey

1 cinnamon stick

500g rice

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The Star

Travel

Drive the picturesque road through

• By Mike Yardley

SPRAWLING WEST from

Oamaru, rolling green hills march

across the landscape before

yielding to the towering Kakanui

Mountains.

This lonely pocket of backblocks

countryside boasts one

of New Zealand’s most rustic,

off-the beaten-track mountain

passes, with a very storied past.

A journey on Danseys Pass is

studded with a string of unexpected

surprises, in spite of it

being a relatively short drive.

Follow the signposts to sleepy

little Ngapara, for a quick photo

stop at the historic Milligan’s

Eclipse Flour Mill, before a compelling

exploratory of Elephant

Rocks.

Situated in the Maerewhenua

Valley, on a private farm with

public access, this wondrous

collection of large weathered

limestone outcrops is scattered

across a gentle hillside like giant

knuckle bones.

Your mind will conjure up a

veritable menagerie of animal

shapes from the rocks – certainly

not just elephants. If the setting

looks familiar, you can probably

thank Disney for that. The area

was used as a filming location

in the first Chronicles of Narnia

movie in 2005, transformed into

Aslan’s camp.

From there, the road weaves

past Tokarahi, before the real deal

takes hold on Danseys Pass Rd.

Hacked out of the hillside, the

twisting and unsealed road begins

with a profoundly steep climb up

a gully, on a road so pencil thin,

it would be designated one-way,

in town. You soon discover, very

little of the 50km road is wide

enough for a centre line. Driver

courtesy is your only hope.

Wandering, directionless

merino sheep and cows regularly

bear down on you, roaming

unannounced and unexpectedly

onto the road.

Wending through this vast and

vertiginous of world of majestic

sun-baked hills, the Maerewhenua

River slithers far below along

the valley floor, shimmering like a

silvery serpent in the sunshine.

Scratchings of supremely

isolated civilisation, past and

present, speckle the hillsides, as

you pass by graceful old stone

farmhouses. Some inhabited –

most abandoned. The legacy of

the goldmining era has left its

indelible calling-card, with their

water-races permanently scarring

the rock-faces.

Higher and higher I climbed,

reaching the summit of Danseys

Pass, which tops out at 934m. The

big-sky views stretch far across to

the Waitaki River, looking north,

and deep into the Maniototo, to

LONELY:

Danseys Pass

Rd leads to the

Coach Inn that

offers hearty

fare, boutique

accommodation

and a superb

bar packed with

curios. Below

– The lavender

farm produces

high quality pure

oil.

the south. After marvelling over

the limestone in the Waitaki, the

terrain change was highlighted

by the steadily growing sight of

exposed schist.

The biggest surprise was stumbling

upon the vivid purple gates

of the impeccably manicured

Danseys Pass Lavender Farm. The

boutique farm has been Jo and

Barry Todd’s labour of love for the

past seven years.

Why Danseys Pass? Well, just as

France’s famed lavender fields are

grown at altitude in Provence, Jill

and Barry were suitably inspired

by the area’s hot, dry summers

and pure mountain air. The

climate helps produce the highest

quality pure oil, which is used in

a range of products, sold on-site,

from soaps and candles to lavender

ice cream.

STYLE

3

VENUES

Conference, seminar, wedding, business

meeting, team building or social

gathering? These premium options will

inspire you for your next event.

2

1 1 TERRACE DOWNS RESORT 2

For an inspirational venue that offers luxurious facilities,

awe-inspiring vistas, premier accommodation, superb

cuisine, a championship golf course and a menu of

adventure activities, look to Terrace Downs Resort.

Within an hour of Christchurch International Airport,

the high-country resort is popular for private functions,

weekend retreats and is internationally renowned for

events, weddings and conferences.

Multiple spaces and catering facilities accommodate

groups up to 100 guests and arrangements can be

tailor-made for your special event. The food and

beverage team has a reputation for flair, excellent

service and delicious menus featuring local and

international foods, while deluxe resort accommodation

comprises superb chalets and villa suites overlooking the

award winning golf course and Mount Hutt.

Conference programmes can incorporate golf, archery,

clay-bird shooting, horse trekking, hunting, trout and

salmon fishing, heli-tours, jet boating, tennis, day spa and

gymnasium.

03 318 6943, events@terracedowns.co.nz

www.terracedowns.co.nz

THE CASHMERE CLUB

There are four different function rooms available for

hire at the Cashmere Club, the larger rooms holding up

to 300 guests and the smaller rooms up to 70 guests.

They are competitively priced and have great value

menu options for breakfast, lunch or dinner, weddings,

corporate or family celebrations – they will cater for

your needs. Friendly and professional staff complement

the fantastic venue options. Functions Manager Michelle

awaits your call!

03 332 0092,

www.cashmereclub.co.nz

3

LIVING SPRINGS

With a stunning natural setting and harbour view, Living

Springs is a great destination to bring your work team

for a one-day or two-day team building experience.

An easy 25-minute drive from Christchurch, Living

Springs offers packages that include high-quality catering,

meeting spaces, staff development options and engaging

activities tailored to suit all abilities.

Call Michelle on 03 329 9788 to discuss options or

email her on reception@livingsprings.co.nz



Danseys Pass

A scoop of this fragrant

delight is quite ice-cold

therapy on a hot and dusty

day.

Barry’s background in

landscape gardening has

produced the most exquisite

botanical setting, with

perfectly tended rows of

lavender flowers, charming

riverstone walls and a

sculpture garden. Twenty

kilometers on, as the sun

started gilding the tops of

those turreted brown Kakanui

ranges, a dense forest

of exotic trees shuffled into

view, heralding my arrival

at Danseys Pass Coach Inn.

The pristine waters of the

Kyeburn River trickled by

German Creek Reserve,

thick with furs, spruces and

redwoods, planted by early

miners to remind them of

home. Kyeburn Diggings

was the northern-most

town of the Maniototo –

now a ghost town where the

sole survivor is the Danseys

Pass Coach Inn.

Offering hearty fare, boutique

accommodation and

a superb bar packed with

curios, it exudes an unmistakable

frontier, back-ofbeyond

charm. The long

GHOST TOWN: Only remnants of buildings remain in

Kyeburn.

and low-slung hotel is an

evocative roadside refuge,

first built in 1862.

I enjoyed an overnight

stay at the coach inn, after

a cracking dinner, feasting

from a fabulous menu

which included scallops,

salmon, duck, pork ribs,

lamb shanks and chicken.

As you’d expect from a

historic inn, open wood

fires, wooden floors and

exposed beams feature

prominently in the lounge

and dining rooms. Accommodation

is elegantly furnished

and magnificently

appointed with plenty of

heritage elements to the

fore, like wooden joinery,

brass fittings and copper

piping.

This historic coach inn is

a true hospitality treasure,

accentuating the raw drama

of a dalliance with Danseys

Pass.

FAST FACTS:

•Whether it’s for a

quick driver reviver,

a spot of lunch, or

a characterful stay,

Danseys Pass Coach

Inn is a living legacy

from the goldrush era.

Bring the whole family

– even the canines, it’s

dog-friendly. For full

details, head to www.

danseyspass.co.nz

ARA INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY

Lab science qualification

leads to better opportunities

Every time Sunah Yun walked past the

laboratory at ANZCO Foods where she

worked as a quality control officer, she

daydreamed about being in there, dressed

in a white lab coat.

Fortunately for Sunah, the company

offered her a night shift job in the lab,

turning her daydream into a reality. “That

motivated me to get a qualification in

laboratory technology, in order to acquire

better opportunities to work in the

laboratory during the day.”

Originally from Korea, Sunah already

had a degree in computer engineering

which allowed her to study at postgraduate

level. She chose the Graduate Diploma in

Laboratory Technology at Ara Institute

of Canterbury because, she says, “it’s the

best tertiary education provider in New

Zealand”.

Sunah says the programme had

a “high but balanced standard”

and adds that her tutors were

always approachable. “If I was

stuck on something, my tutors

would always find a way to help

me understand.”

As part of her programme,

Sunah undertook a work

placement which she says

gave her the confidence and

knowledge of what’s required in

the science industry.

She’s putting all the skills and

knowledge she gained through

her graduate diploma to use in her

job at ANZCO where she’s a healthcare biotissues

laboratory technician/technologist.

The role involves hands-on manufacturing

of biologically-based products used in

implanted medical devices.

Her plan for the future is to get more

experience in the science industry and to

give to others the confidence that Ara gave

her.

Three laboratory science qualifications

are available at Ara: a Level 5 diploma, a

Level 6 diploma and a graduate diploma.

Anyone keen on a career in science who

doesn’t meet the entry requirements for

the diploma programmes can first study

the New Zealand Certificate in Study and

Career Preparation at Ara.

For further details on laboratory

science programmes at Ara text “Lab”

and your name to 4040 or visit ara.ac.nz.



AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONALS

The Star

One-stop auto repair business

goes the extra mile

Like most auto repair businesses, Diesel

Doctor in Addington offers customers a

courtesy vehicle to use while their own vehicle

is being repaired. However, Diesel Doctor goes

the extra mile for customers by also offering a

Hiace van. This means tradies and others that

use their van for work won’t be out of pocket

while their van is being repaired by Diesel

Doctor’s expert technicians.

It’s all part of their bumper-to-bumper

service, which includes all types of

mechanical repairs and servicing to both

petrol and diesel vehicles. The workshop

is fitted out with computerised scanning

equipment, enabling the technicians to

pinpoint exactly what needs to be done.

This includes repairs to both manual and auto

transmission gearboxes, as well as full engine

reconditioning.

Customers can have all their auto-electrical

work and panel repair work done through Diesel

Doctor too. They provide WOFs and are also

agents for Kumho tyres and AA batteries. So

basically, it is a one-stop-shop for all types of auto

repairs and servicing.

Owned and operated by qualified engineer

and mechanic Tony Wessels, Diesel Doctor was

established in 1994, and since then has built up a

reputation for quality workmanship and friendly

service.

Diesel Doctor 288 Lincoln Rd, Addington

So next time your diesel or petrol

vehicle needs servicing or any type of

repairs contact Tony at Diesel Doctor,

phone 338 8884, or call into 288 Lincoln

Road, Addington, where there is plenty

of off-street parking available.

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• Transmission flush service

• Tyres & batteries

• Petrol & diesel servicing

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• By Ross Kiddie

I WAS at considerable

speed on the Hampton

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in a Subaru Impreza WRX

STi with veteran New

Zealand race car driver Ray

Williams beside me.

He was explaining to me

the changes Subaru has

made to the centre differential

adjustment mechanism

which would compensate

for a slightly damp

track. I was momentarily

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off.’’

I felt I had things under

control and kept my foot

buried on the accelerator, I

made the corner okay but

the ripple strips did rattle

the suspension a little and I

did collect an edge of track

marker cone.

That aside, there were

no other dramas, the track

experience showing how

quick, capable and thrilling

the STi is to drive in anger.

I felt quite privileged to

have that track time in the

STi, it is a true champion

in terms of output and

handling ability, and it does

so in an understated way.

It looks little different to

the WRX, and apart from

a few cosmetic details it is

hard to imagine it has the

goods which place it in a

high performing category.

While it could easily be

described as manic, such is

its personality, it is also an

easy-to-drive model at city

speeds, it is docile, and far

from a challenge in traffic,

yet stand on the throttle

and it lunges with turbo

boost that is dynamic.

The STi has a six-speed

manual transmission only

and, to my way of thinking,

you wouldn’t want it any

other way. The gear lever

slots accurately and has a

close, crisp feel about its

movement, there is little

chance of wrong-slotting

and the clutch, while firm,

is progressive with plenty

of pick-up feel.

Under the bonnet sits

a 2.5-litre, horizontallyopposed

(boxer), quadcamshaft,

engine that

Subaru rates at 221kW and

407Nm.

These are impressive outputs

thanks to high pressure

turbo boost, yet the

areas where these figures

are developed are met at

usable parts of the rev band

SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI: At home on race track

or road.

– 6000rpm and 4000rpm

respectively. The result is

a strong torque flow from

low revs until the point of

redline.

I didn’t explore the top

end of the rev band at all,

there is so much satisfaction

to be gleaned from

letting the turbo boost

through the mid-range.

• Price – Subaru

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• Dimensions –

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width, 1795mm;

height, 1475mm

• Configuration –

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2457cc,

221kW, 407Nm, sixspeed

manual.

• Performance –

0-100km/h, 4.9sec

• Fuel usage –

10.4l/100km

The engine has an angry

tone under load but that is

something the driver can

also gain enjoyment from,

it offers all of the right harmonics

and delivers with

a rush that ushers in vivid

acceleration.

Also, I don’t like placing

huge stress on mechanical

components so I didn’t

ask a lot from the STi

at launch, but it likes to

accelerate rapidly and is a

delight when it does.

Subaru claim a 100km/h

from a standstill time

of just over 5sec, while

against my stopwatch it

blasts through a highway

overtake in around 3.5sec

which are quick figures

and ones which satisfy, the

STi is quick in all gears,

it enjoys freedom and

responds accordingly.

Because I had that special

time on track I didn’t load

the car too much during

my home patch drive, I did

tackle some quick corners

west of the city and enjoyed

its firm steering feel that

feeds back all the nuances


of the road surface and

what the tyres are doing in

relation to that.

New wheels and tyres

are fitted to the 2018 STi,

the wheels are up an inch

in diameter and carry

performance specification

Yokohama Advan

tyres at 245/35 x 19in, grip

is unyielding and that is

enhanced by all four wheels

providing drive.

The STi blasts between

corners with an acceleration

rush that is infectious,

strong brakes also provide

surety while turn-in and

accuracy are unsurpassed.

The brakes have also

received an upgrade, they

are bigger and are the latest

generation units from

Brembo, they look fabulous

in vivid yellow and work

just as well as they look

with strong pedal feel and

forceful retardation.

Through the sheer nature

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form many of Christchurch’s

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to pay, the STi is a car for the

enthusiast and it delivers in

other areas.

At $59,990 (high spec,

$64,990) it also comes with

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For 2018 the STi carries

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I’ve just mentioned.

Cosmetic enhancements

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comfortably with the increase in mileage and intensity. If

you are struggling it can be because of an inefficient or poor

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result in the short term for some people. So if

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Nations clash between Scotland

and England on Sunday morning

(NZ time).

The Scotland prop claimed the

rivalry is ingrained in national

history – before softening his

remarks on the cross-border

relationship, the Daily Mail

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“I knew all about the rivalry

with England,” said Berghan,

following a Scottish training

session.

“I sort of knew everyone hates

England, basically because we

did, but when I came over here it

was made more obvious to me,

and the reasons why, the history

and that. It will be brilliant to get

one over on them next week. I

certainly am aware of the rivalry

there.”

The 27-year-old was part of

the Canterbury and Crusaders

development squads before shifting

to Scotland and joining the

Edinburgh club in 2014. Berghan

has a Scottish grandfather and

made his debut for the national

side against France last year. He

has since established himself in

the side and starred in their 32-

26 second round win over France

two weeks ago.

“We take it game by game

and we did that with the French

game, where we had points to

prove and wrongs to put right,

and went out and did that.”

“We have the same approach

for England, where again we

have wrongs to put right from

last year, and we have the squad

to do that. I expect the boys to

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LIFE JUST keeps getting better

for Canterbury’s top female

junior golfer Amelia Garvey.

Next month Garvey will mix

and mingle with the biggest

names in golf at the inaugural

Major Champions Invitational

at Bella Collina, Florida.

The invitational is a unique

junior golf tournament created

by six-time major champion,

Sir Nick Faldo. Garvey, 18,

has been selected by Faldo to

compete in his team of four

against a host of other teams

which will be selected and

mentored by famous names

including Jordan Spieth, Dustin

Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Adam

Scott, Jack Nicklaus, Tom

Watson and John Daly.

“I’m super excited and

honoured to be picked to play

on Nick Faldo’s team and to

play under his name. It’ll be

cool to see him again and learn

as much as I can from his

experiences,” said Garvey.

The tournament offers world

amateur ranking points and

will be viewed by a television

audience in the United States.

“This event will allow major

champions to give something


CHARGES HAVE been laid

against the Robert Dunn

Racing Stable following an

investigation by the Racing

Integrity Unit.

The charges relate to the

return of positive swabs from

the Nelson Winter Cup twoday

meeting in June.

The Judicial Control

Authority For Racing received

the integrity unit’s decision on

Tuesday after its investigation.

The JCA has laid charges

against the Dunn stable for

presenting horses with a

BIG STAGE: Amelia Garvey will meet the world’s top

former and current golf pros when she competes at the

Major Champions Invitational in Florida.

back to the game that has given

them so much and, hopefully

in time, it will become one

of the most elite junior golf

banned substance.

A hearing date

is yet to be set, in

which Robert Dunn

will make a plea.

The charge of

presenting a horse

with a banned

substance is less

serious than

administering a

banned substance

as it can be caused

by a number of

factors such as

contamination.

Previous cases of presenting a

horse with a banned substance

Robert Dunn

events in the world,” said Sir

Nick. Garvey was named on

his team as a result of two

winning performances at the

have resulted in a fine.

The Dunn Stable

returned four positive

swabs for caffeine at the

Nelson meeting which

took place from June

9-11.

Three of the horse

which tested positive

were directly from the

Dunn stable, while the

fourth was from Craig

and Aimee Edmonds’

stable. However, that

horse was under the

care of the Dunn stable, which

took it to Nelson.

Dunn did not return calls to

Faldo Series Asia New Zealand

Championships in 2016 and

2017 at Clearwater, and her

second place at the Faldo Series

Asia finals in March last year.

The opportunity will give

Garvey another chance to

impress on the big stage.

In September, the former

Burnside High School student

showed she can mix it with the

world’s best when she made

the cut in the LPGA Tour New

Zealand Open.

The invitational juniors will

representing their respective

major champions over 72 holes.

The best three individual scores

will form the team score at the

end of each day. After 72 holes,

prizes will be awarded to the

individual male and female

winners, as well as the overall

winning team.

Garvey is currently in

Singapore at the amateur Asia-

Pacific championship along

with fellow Canterbury junior

Juliana Hung.

Following the invitational,

Garvey will head back to

Los Angeles where she is

attending the University of

Southern California on a golf

scholarship.

Charges laid against Dunn stable

The Star yesterday.

Dunn has previously

claimed the horses were

nobbled – where the caffeine

is administered by an outside

party.

His claim caused rifts

within the Canterbury harness

racing community. He also

enlisted the help of a private

investigator to undertake his

own investigation.

The Dunn stable currently

leads the harness racing

trainer’s premiership with

52 wins – five more than

Mark Purdon and Natalie

Rasmussen.

Dragons within

striking range

of top of table


CANTERBURY United Dragons

can move within two points of the

top of the ISPS Handa premiership

table with a win over Hawke’s Bay

United on Saturday.

The Dragons have been on a hot

run of form over the past month.

They haven’t lost since a 0-2 defeat

to league leader

Auckland City at

English Park on

January 20. Since

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victories,

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season in similar

fashion, they will

Willy Gerdsen

secure a home semi-final.

With a semi-final berth already

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his team can seize the initiative

by playing with the freedom of

already having accomplished their

pre-season goals.

“This team has dedication and

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of the best individuals in the league

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The league was expected to be

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Team Wellington along with

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However, the Dragons have put

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big boys can be toppled.

“Semi-finals are a one off. We’ve

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time, but whatever happens, we

won’t be afraid and will look to play

attractive football,” said Gerdsen.

The fourth-placed Dragons are

away to eighth-placed Hawke’s Bay

on Sunday. If they come away from

the game with three points, they

will move to 32pts – two behind

Auckland City and one behind

Team Wellington.

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6 Craig Thompson Drive

Wed to Sun 12pm - 4pm

Wigram

2 Harvard Avenue

Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm

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Compass Homes

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Open Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm and

Sat to Sun 12pm - 4pm

Prestons - New Showhome now open

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Wed to Sun 12pm - 4pm

Rolleston - Opening Soon

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Casebrook

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8 Craig Thompson Drive

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12pm to 4pm or by appointment

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thE

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Contact Elaine: (03) 364 7436

elaine.moon@starmedia.kiwi

The Star Classifieds

4wd/Commercial/

Trucks/Utes

MITSUBISHI Pajero

1997 4wd, new shocks

new tyres, needs motor,

reg & wof, $2000 ono, ph

021 233 9880

Boating Accessories

& Equipment

WINDSCREENS

Perspex cut to size and

shape, Fab Plastics ph

366 3634

Building Supplies

SHOWER/BATH Liner,

custom made to suit, Fab

Plastics ph 366-3634

SHOWERLINERS

Installed to fit your tired

or old existing shower,

the perfect solution, ph

Lachlan for a free quote

383 1723 or 027 436 7067

Caravans, Motorhomes

& Traliers

CARAVAN Wanted to

buy. Up to $5000 cash

today 027 488-5284.

Cars

$8,001 - $12,000

TOYOTA Hi Ace Wheel

chair van 1974 Diesel,

auto. New hoist. Very

Good Cond. $10,000. Ph

352-6317

Cars $0 - $1,500

TOYOTA Carib / Sprinter

1997 .$450ono. As is

after 2 minor accidents

& cracked windscreen.

Good parts car, starts

well & drivable. Newly

reconditioned radiator,

distributor cap & leads

replaced, battery, tow bar,

and some good tyres. Ph

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Cars

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MITSUBISHI 380 SX,

2007. Red, $8,000 paint,

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17” alloys. Was $18,000

now $9950 , ph 352 5963

MITSUBISHI 380 SX,

2007. Red, $8,000 paint,

3.8 V6, 40mpg, spoiler,

17” alloys. Was $18,000

now $9950 , ph 352 5963

Church Notices

The Spiritualist

Church of NZ

41 Glenroy Street

Woolston

SUNDAY SERVICE

7pm

Address

Jan

Mediumship

Angela

Ph 021-081-43700

CHRISTIAN

SPIRITUALIST

CHURCH

182 Edgeware Road

Sunday Service 7pm

Address

Robin Rolland

Clairvoyant

Robin Rolland

All Welcome

Church Notices

SYDENHAM CHRISTIAN

SPIRITUAL CHURCH

Sydenham Community

Centre

23/25 Hutcheson St

Address

Sandy

Clairvoyance

Sandy

Sunday 7pm

All Welcome

Phone 349-9749

NEW AGE CHRISTIAN

SPIRITUAL CENTRE

Grafton Street

Sunday 7pm

Address:

Janet

Clairvoyance:

Janet

Tuesday 1pm-3pm

Healing &

Clairvoyance

All Welcome

Classic Cars &

Motorcycles

MITSUBISHI CORDIA

turbo GSR, 1985, low

kms, 1 previous family

owned, red, suit collector,

ph 352 5963

Community Events

ALCOHOLICS

ANONYMOUS, If you

want to have a drink thats

your business. If you want

to stop, we can help. Phone

0800 229-6757

FREE Qigong Healing

Workshop with Qigong

Masters Lu & Ling touring

from China

Thu. 1st Mar, 7 ~ 8:45 pm

Halswell Centre,

Experience

meditative

with energy healing

Booking essential

Contact

gentle

movements

Sandy

sandyjsky@gmail.com 03

2601256

Fishing & Hunting

RIFLE BOLTS

& Centre fire ammunation

wanted. Cash paid by

collector, any type, price

etc.In Canty Mon-Thurs.

Ph 027 586 7621

For Sale

PAPER END

ROLLS

For Sale

BIRD CAGE Med sz. $25

ono. Ph 352-8208

CARPET Pure wool.

Charcoal colour, 18 mths

old. Suit 2 bdrms or 1 open

plan area. $180 ono. Ph

352-8208

Free

KELVINATOR Fridge 3

ltr in good working order.

Ph 358-5446

Funeral Directors

Direct

Cremation

No frills, No Service,

No fuss, simply

straight to the crem.

Other options available

Ph: 379 0178

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or email

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Newsprint, White Gloss

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Drawing Paper

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Garage Sales

BISHOPDALE 410A

Harewood Road, Sat

from 7.30am, estate sale,

everything must go, only

good household items &

tools

BISHOPDALE 37

Coltswold Ave, Sat 7am -

11am, household items

BISHOPDALE 37

Coltswold Ave, Sat 7am -

11am, household items

Gardening

& Supplies

LANDSCAPE GARDEN

PROFESSIONAL

Qualified Horticulturist,

offering expert, garden

makeovers, design and

landscaping, for free

quotes call Bryce 027 688-

8196 or 0508 242-733

Gardening

& Supplies

TREE & HEDGE

SERVICES

• Trees removed

• Trees pruned

• Storm damage

• Hedges trimmed

• Free quotes

Ph Justin

021 221 4344

IF23076

GARDENER

Lawnmowing &

Gardening, section

tidying, friendly efficient

service, please

ph Paul 021 029 21049

The Star

Handy Person

Services

Tired of that dripping

tap?Brassed off with

those sticking doors and

windows?Sick of looking

at that broken gate &

fence?Help is at hand!Ph

John on 021 149 0986 for

an obligation free quote to

ease your mind.

Massage

MALE Masseur, relax

massage, waxing for men,

8am-8pm ph 027 723 5756

To Let

CARAVAN RENTAL.

Long term CHCH. Rent

ot own option avail. Ph

9421900 or 021 02779849.

www.habitatcaravans.

co.nz

Tools & Machinery

TOOLS, Garden garage,

saw benches, Lathes. Cash

buyer Phone 355-2045

Trades & Services

CARPENTERS

2 AVAILABLE

For all types of work.

$65 per hour + GST.

PHONE:

027 224 2831

GARDEN CITY

MOVERS (LTD)

Christchurch Fragile Freight

Small Shift

Specialists

and Single

Items

Ph 027 355 0090

info@gardencitymovers.co.nz

EXPERIENCED

GARDENER

(Kevin Garnett)

30 Years

Christchurch Botanic

Gardens.

ALL landscape

work done.

Maintenance, pruning,

tidy up, lawn work,

landscape planning

and planting etc.

Free Quotes

Phone 348 3482

Blind

Cleaning

Specialists

Clean & repair of all

styles of window blinds

domestic & commercial.

New blind sales.

0800 8899 99

www.blindcleaning.co.nz

info@blindcleaning.co.nz

5 / 301a Blenheim Rd

(Driveway next to Hubbers carpark)




Motorcycles

2007 Suzuki GSF650S Bandit

$5200

OR NEAR OFFER

17,662kms, registration expires June 2018,

WOF expires Oct 2018.

Both tyres near new, not a learner approved bike,

in excellent condition, heated hand grips,

higher screen plus old one should you want it

plus top box and pack rack.

Recent oil change with new filter, owners manual,

well looked after. Also extra top box if wanted.

Phone Peter 027 622 9321

Tours

Adelaide and Murray River

Departs 25th July 2018

12 Days including 5 nights on the Murray

$5250pp twin share

Perth and Margaret River

Departs 6th May 2018

13 days - $5995pp twin share

Cairns and North Queensland

Departs 23rd June 2018

12 days - $4995pp twin share

Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886

www.reidtours.com

Trades & Services

30 years + experience

Older house

restorations:

no problem!

Quotes: FREE!

Rates: Reasonable

Paint supplied at

trade price!

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Light industrial also

Roger Brott

Painter & Decorator

021-1966-311

Trades & Services

Trades & Services

HALSWELL

GLASS & GLAZING

2017 LTD

THE PET DOOR

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• INSURANCE CLAIMS

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• BALUSTRADING

ALL SUBURBS COVERED FOR

ALL YOUR GLAZING NEEDS

PHONE GAIL OR

SARAH ON 3227999

OR 021 CAT DOOR

(228 3667)

EQC CASH

SETTLEMENT

We will re-scope your property

If you have been cash settled

for repairs you will have been

well underpaid.

This also applies to remedial work to be carried

out under the earthquake repair program.

All the properties we have rescoped

100% have been underpaid

some by as much as up to $40,000.

EQC have agreed to pay out any

shortfall in all cases.

You can only gain by re-scoping.

Enquire now phone 021 667 444

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

accOuNtiNg

sErvicEs

• Bookkeeping

• GST

• PAYE

• Tax Returns

• Management

Advice

available

quOtEs givEN

PHONE Paul

355-2636

BRICK & BLOCK

LAYING

all restoration work

and new work plus

foundations, ph 342 9340

or 021 853 033

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

Exp in all aspects of

building works, home

renovations & extensions,

property repairs. Free

quote. Ph Stuart 0274

661058

BUILDER

QUALIfIED

licenced and insured,

bathroom renovations,

decks, re roofing, ph Josh

020 400 96143

www.jmhbuilders.co.nz

CARPET & VINYL

LAYING

Repairs, uplifting,

relaying, restretching,

E mail jflattery@xtra.

co.nz

ph 0800 003 181

or 027 2407416

• Commercial Carpet Cleaning

• Residential Carpet Cleaning

• Upholstery Cleaning

• Stain & Odor Removal

• Tile & Grout Cleaning

NEED HELP

WITH YOUR

CARPET CLEAN?

Simply give us a call

on 021 035 8989

We will get the job done

in a professional way.

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

N/ West area only. 027 669

4681, 359-6970

• Phone our local team 03 379 1100 • Email star.class@starmedia.kiwi

Trades & Services Trades & Services Tuition

CLEANING SERVICE OVEN CLEANING COMPUTER LESSONS

Home, Rentals & Professional cleans avail for computer, IPad,

Business. Ph Amanda 027 $50.00. Gift Vouchers or Mobile. Contact Jobee

476 1602 or Stephen 027 avail. Phone 0800 683- 027 29009246 www.

294 1508

6253 or 027 228-0025 computertutor.nz

CONCRETE CUTTING PAINTING

Affordable Concrete

Small/medium jobs. 10% Wanted To Buy

Cutting with Quality, and

discount with this ad. Ph

removal work. Free quote.

Stephen 027 294 1508

No job to small. Phone 027

WANTED

PAINTING

442-2219, Fax 359-6052

PLASTERING

a/h 359- 4605

ELECTRICIAN

Free quotes. Int/ext & HOUSES

Prompt & reliable

roof painting Family run

OFFICES

registered electrician with business, work guaranteed.

GARAGES

24 years experience for all Pensioner discounts. Ph

GRANNY FLATS

residential and commercial Kerin or Paul 022 191

SLEEP OUTS

work, new housing and 7877 or 379-1281. Website

switch board replacements www.swedekiwipainting. Building Removals

Phone Chris 027 516 0669 co.nz

349 9633

ELECTRICIAN

REMOVALS

Available, 30 years Small furniture removals, AAA Buying goods

experience, immediate have own van, can fit quality furniture,

start, competitive rate, various types of whiteware Beds, Stoves, Washing

ph Brian 027 433 9548 appliances, some furn, machines, Fridge Freezers.

ELECTRICIAN

bedding, boxes etc, honest Same day service. Selwyn

Registered, electrical & reliable, any area Dealers. Phone 980 5812

installation and repairs, considered, ph Chch 027 or 027 313 8156

Gorbie Electrical, ph 021 517 7001

A+ About to move? Books,

026 73375 or 03 322 4209 ROOfING REPAIRS

china, coins, medals,

furniture, furs, jewellery,

Fully Qualified, Over

Looking for an

tools, old photos, estate.

40 Yrs experience

Ph 385-5117

electrician? Ph John 027 432-3822

ACCORDIONS Piano

• Residential, Domestic or 351-9147 email

or button wanted. Good

& Commercial

johnchmill@outlook.com

• Repairs, Maintenance

prices. Ph Andrew 966-

• Fault finding

Trades & Services 0277

• New housing

A+ Household effects,

• Competitive rates

fridges, freezers, washing

• Free quotes

machines, ovens. Good

• Full & Partial Rewiring tRAiLER

• Test & Tagging

cash paid. Ph Paul 022

• Security Cameras

0891 671

SKiP

• LED Lighting Upgrades

ALL whiteware wanted.

HiRE

Same day service, cash

paid for . freezes, fridges,

washing machines, ovens.

Also buying furniture &

Call 022 643 6450

Email admin@totalelectric.co.nz

After Hours 347 3313

fENCING

25 yrs exp. Fencing, all

styles & gates. Ph Mark

0273 313 223

fENCE PAINTING

and patios. Also specialise

in airless spray especially

in commercial buildings,

farm sheds etc. Free quote,

call Phil 388-0786

fINNS INTERIOR

PLASTERING

&Painting small job

specialists, holes,cracks,

skim coating. 27 yrs exp.

Ph 022 0874351

GARDENING

All jobs considered.

Qualified, experienced

female horticulturalist. Ph

Devon 0220 413 414

HANDYMAN

Painting, tiling, new

shower, fence, deck etc

etc. Gordon 0274 851 897

or 960-1961

HANDYDAN

One call does it all.

General Handyman

Decking Fencing Spouting

Cleans, Concrete Paths,

Patios & Driveways,

Repairs and Replacements

Renovations Painting

Gardening Full Cleaning

Services Project Managing

Ph Dan Today

O22 600 7738

HANDYMAN

For all those odd jobs,

anything considered. Ph

Stephen 027 294 1508.

10% discount with this ad.

LANDSCAPING

Paving, Lawns, Irrigation,

Decking, Fencing.

Kanga & small digger

services. Check out Squire

Landscaping on facebook.

FREE QUOTES. Ph

Arthur 347-8796, 027

220-7014 Edwin 027 220-

7154

• 2 or 5 cubic metre

• Household Rubbish

• Green Waste

• Yard Clean ups

• Load it yourself or

hire us

• Locally owned and

operated

bin co

Ph: 383-0646

027 2131 733

SPOUTING CLEANING

Spouting Unblocked,

Cleaned Out and Flushed

Out. Also Full Handyman

Services Available. Call

Trevor 332 8949 or 021

043 2034

SWIfT CLEANING

Window Cleaning, spider

proofing & waterblasting.

20% discount when you

book our combo deal. Ph

027 9766380

TILER

18yrs exp in Canty. All

aspects of tiles. Call Paul

022 191 7678

WINDOW CLEANING

Average 3 brm house

inside or out $40. Both $70

Phone Trevor 344-2170

h/hold effects.Anything

considered. Ph Dave 960-

8440, 027 66 22 116

ALL Old China, Crystal,

Ornaments, Vases, Cutlery

etc. Raewyn Hill Phone

360-0951

A RECYCLE your old

records, and Hi Fi gear,

Excellent Cash prices

paid, Pennylane 430

Colombo St, Sydenham

366 3278 or 021 222 6144

or we can come to you

anytime,7 days

BOOKS.

Old wanted.

Anything considered incl

hunting,

mountineering,

fishing,childrens.

Ph 354 1621

Vehicles Wanted

Select Services

SEAL-A-FRIDGE

South Island

Fridge, Freezer and

Coolroom Seals

Domestic and Commercial

Free quotes

Phone:

0800 36 77 99

Mobile:

022 394 6501

Ken Owner/Operator

EST: 1988

Email: kr.swanepoel@gmail.com

Wanted To Buy

GOLD & SILVER-

Licensed buyer in your

area next week will pay

up to the following prices-

Hat Pins $500, Gold

(alluvial)- $2000oz, Gold

& Silver Pocket Watches,

Chains, Charm Bracelet,

Bangles- 9ct, 15ct, 18ct,

Signet, Ruby, Sapphire,

Emerald, Diamond

Rings, Wedding Bands,

Bar Brooches, Pendants,

Tie pins, Lockets, War/

Lodge Medals. Interested

in buying anything gold

or silver- even damaged

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Public Notices

A.G.M.

Canterbury

& Suburban

Darts Assoc

23 Livingstone St,

Christchurch

25th February

2018 at 11am

Followed by the

Memorial Shield

SALE AND SUPPLY OF

ALCOHOL ACT 2012

SECTION 127 & 101

JBPP LIMITED, (OWNER, 180

Huxley Street, Christchurch

8023), has made application to

the District Licensing Committee

at Christchurch for the renewal

of ON-LICENCE RENEWAL in

respect of the premises situated

at 55 Riccarton Road known as

VOLSTEAD TRADING COMPANY.

The general nature of the

business conducted under the

licence is: ON-LICENCE TAVERN.

The days on which and the

hours during which alcohol

is sold under the licence

are: MONDAY TO SUNDAY

1100 TO 2300

The application may be

inspected during ordinary

office hours at the office of the

Christchurch District Licensing

Committee, 77 Hereford Street,

Christchurch.

Any person who is entitled to

object and who wishes to object

to the grant of the application

may, not later than 15 working

days after the date of the first

publication of this notice, file a

notice in writing of the objection

with the Secretary of the District

Licensing Committee, PO Box

73049, Christchurch 8154.

No objection to the renewal of a

licence may be made in relation

to a matter other than a matter

specified in section 131 of the

Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act

2012.

This is the second publication of

this notice. This notice was first

published on 15 February 2018.

NOTICES

advertising

Sports, Clubs, Schools,

Organisations, AGMs,

Legal Notices, Public

Notices, Family

Notices, Births, Deaths,

Memoriams, Birthdays,

Weddings, Anniversaries,

Engagements...

For all your important notices,

advertise in The Star, where

it will be seen by 179,000

people every Thursday.

For professional, helpful

service, Phone 379-7100

Public Notices

SALE AND SUPPLY OF

ALCOHOL ACT 2012

SECTION 127 & 101

HILLDALE HOLDINGS LIMITED,

(THE LICENSEE, 1 Hilldale

Place, Christchurch 8022),

has made application to the

District Licensing Committee

at Christchurch for the renewal



at 231 Linwood Avenue North

Linwood known as NUGGETS

BAR.






is sold under the licence are:

MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00AM

TO 1.00AM THE FOLLOWING

DAY.





Committee, Civic Offices, 77

Hereford Street, Christchurch.
















2012.

This is the first publication of

this notice.

SALE AND SUPPLY OF

ALCOHOL ACT 2012

SECTION 101

ACHERON HEIGHTS LIMITED,

(LICENSEE, 670 Main South

Road, Christchurch 8042),

has made application to the

District Licensing Committee

at Christchurch for the issue of

ON-LICENCE NEW in respect

of the premises situated at 60

Warrington Street, St Albans

known as SCHROEDERS

TAVERN.






is intended to be sold under

the licence are: MONDAY TO

SUNDAY 8.00AM TO 11.00PM.





Committee, 53 Hereford Street,

Christchurch.

Any person who is entitled

to object and who wishes to

object to the issue of the licence








No objection to the issue of a



specified in section 105(1) of

the Sale and Supply of Alcohol

Act 2012.


this notice.

Public Notices

SALE AND SUPPLY OF

ALCOHOL ACT 2012

SECTION 127 & 101

WA IZAKAYA LIMITED, (THE

LICENSEE, The Manager, 448

Colombo Street, Sydenham,

Christchurch), has made

application to the District

Licensing Committee at

Christchurch for the renewal



at 448 Colombo Street known

as MORI MORI IZAKAYA.


business conducted under

the licence is: ON-LICENCE

RESTAURANT CLASS 3



is sold under the license are:

MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00AM

TO 2.00AM THE FOLLOWING

DAY






















2012,

This is the only publication of

this notice.

SALE AND SUPPLY OF

ALCOHOL ACT 2012

SECTION 127 & 101

ILAM HOMESTEAD FUNCTION

CENTRE LIMITED, (THE

LICENSEE, Private Bag 4800,

Christchurch 8140), has made

application to the District

Licensing Committee at

Christchurch for the renewal



at 87 Ilam Road, Ilam, known as

ILAM HOMESTEAD FUNCTION

CENTRE.


business conducted under

the licence is: ON-LICENCE

FUNCTION CENTRE.



is sold under the licence

are: MONDAY TO FRIDAY

10.00AM TO 12.00 MIDNIGHT

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

10.00AM TO 1.00AM THE

FOLLOWING DAY.

















No objection to the issue of a





2012.


this notice.


Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice

MARCH 2018 MEETINGS

J Daly

COUNCIL SECRETARY

www.ccc.govt.nz

The Star

The next meetings of the Christchurch City Council, Community Boards, Committees, Council Hearings Panels and

Subcommittees with delegated authority will be held as follows:

COMMUNITY BOARD COMMITTEES

Date Time Committee and Venue

6 4pm Awa-iti Reserve Management Committee, Little River Service Centre, 4238 Christchurch Akaroa

Road, Little River

12 7pm Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee, Lyttelton Community Boardroom, 25 Canterbury

Street, Lyttelton

COMMUNITY BOARDS

Date Time Board and Venue

2 12.30pm Banks Peninsula and Spreydon-Cashmere Community Boards, Boardroom, Beckenham Service

Centre, 66 Colombo Street

5 4.30pm Coastal-Burwood Community Board, Board Room, Cnr Beresford and Union Streets, New Brighton

6 5pm Spreydon-Cashmere Community Board, Boardroom, Beckenham Service Centre, 66 Colombo Street

9 8.30am Papanui-Innes Community Board, Papanui Service Centre, Cnr Langdons Road and Restell Street

12 10am Banks Peninsula Community Board, Lyttelton Community Boardroom, 25 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton

12 4.30pm Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board, Boardroom, Fendalton Service Centre, Cnr

Jeffreys and Clyde Roads, Fendalton

13 4.30pm Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board, Boardroom, Fendalton Service Centre, Cnr Jeffreys

and Clyde Roads, Fendalton

14 10am Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board, Avebury House, 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue,

Richmond, Christchurch

16 8am Spreydon-Cashmere Community Board, Boardroom, Beckenham Service Centre, 66 Colombo Street

19 4.30pm Coastal-Burwood Community Board, Board Room, Cnr Beresford and Union Streets, New Brighton

23 9am Papanui-Innes Community Board, Papanui Service Centre, Cnr Langdons Road and Restell Street

27 4.30pm Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board, Boardroom, Fendalton Service Centre, Cnr Jeffreys

and Clyde Roads, Fendalton

COMMITTEES

Date Time Committee and Venue

6 2pm Selwyn Waihora Water Management Zone Committee, Selywn District Council, 2 Norman Kirk

Drive, Rolleston

7 9am Regulatory Performance Committee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

7 1pm Infrastructure, Transport and Environment Committee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

9 9am Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee, Council Chamber, Environment Canterbury,

200 Tuam Street

9 9am Health and Safety Committee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

13 1pm Regional Water Management Committee, Environment Canterbury, 200 Tuam Street

20 4pm Banks Peninsula Water Management Zone Committee, Venue to be advised

21 9am Strategic Capability Committee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

21 1pm Innovation and Sustainable Development Committee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

21 5pm Te Hononga Council – Papatipu Runanga Committee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

22 6pm Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee, Environment Canterbury,

200 Tuam Street

SUBCOMMITTEES

Date Time Subcommittee and Venue

2 1.30pm Parking Restrictions Subcommittee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

12 11am Reserves Officer Subcommittee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

26 11am Reserves Officer Subcommittee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

COUNCIL HEARINGS PANELS

Date Time Venue

7 1pm Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

COUNCIL

Date Time Venue

1 9.30am Council Chamber, 2nd floor, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

8 1pm Council Chamber, 2nd floor, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

22 9.30am Council Chamber, 2nd floor, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

Copies of the agendas will be available online and to the public at the meetings. Members of the public are welcome to

attend any of these meetings.

To make a deputation or presentation to a Community Board, Committee or Council meeting ring the call centre on 03

941 8999 or email info@ccc.govt.nz




Situations Vacant


Situations Vacant

Entertainment

St John Caring Caller

Volunteer Team Leader

St John Caring Callers provide friendship and regular contact

over the phone to people in the community. We have an

exciting volunteer opportunity for a Team Leader to manage

our Caring Callers in Christchurch.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can commit 3 - 5 hours each week

• Is computer literate

• Has experience and ability to lead a team and be a teamplayer

• Has excellent communication skills

For more information contact Sandra Young on 0800 785 646

Apply online before 9 March 2018

www.join.stjohn.org.nz - job code 34925

Drivers Class 4

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and

experienced individuals who have a strong

focus on customer service and health and

safety to drive our Class 4 mixer trucks.

Positions available at our Hornby and

Rolleston sites.

Send CV and cover letter to

DianeT@crmc.co.nz or phone (03) 375 9705

Tele-Sales Ad

Representative

Part-Time/Full-Time

STAR Media is currently looking

for a part-time/full-time Tele-Sales

Representative.

The core responsibility will be to telemarket

our customer base.

This is a part-time to full-time hours,

flexible but working mainly 8am - 5pm.

We are seeking an enthusiastic team player

who has great telephone skills, a positive

attitude and who can talk confidently to a

wide range of people. An eye for detail &

excellent computer skills are also required.

Training will be provided.

To apply please email:

shane@starmedia.kiwi

Account

Executive

Media/Digital Sales, Christchurch

TAXI DRIVERS

Full time/part time

Van/car, day/night

shifts available

Assistance with

P endorsement if

required

Gold Band Taxis

Phone 0210 245 0339

WANTED

Yard Worker

to work in busy

Timber/firewood yard

in Lincoln.

Experience not

necessary -

full training provided.

On-going work with

flexible hours.

Must have current

drivers licence,

be physically fit,

motivated and reliable.

Phone 021 325 661

SMALL quality cleaning

business requires

additional part-time

staff. Applicants must

be honest, reliable and

hardworking. Please email

CV and contact details to

m.coster@xtra.co.nz by

the 27 February

• Love the relationship side of sales?

• Looking for a company with a supportive, lively and energetic culture?

• Coffee and chat with your own portfolio clients, to plan best solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Media/Digital sales person, ideally with experience!

Your new company:

Star Media is a diversified publishing and events business, and one of New Zealand’s

largest independent media companies. Star Media encompasses The Star newspaper, six

community newspapers, national magazines Kiwi Gardener and Rugby News and local

magazine Style, City2Surf and Home Show events for Christchurch, Canterbury and New

Zealand audiences.

We also provide a range of digital solutions for our clients, digital advertising on star.kiwi,

video production, SEO and Google AdWords.

Your new role:

This sales role is territory based with an existing client base. We are on the lookout for an

excellent communicator with a can do attitude. The company’s collaborative workplace

relies on creativity, innovation and initiative.

You will be responsible for maintaining existing relationships and growing new business to

achieve profitable growth opportunities within your own portfolio of clients. You will be a

solution provider for your clients, getting to know there business to work out how you can

achieve the best results for them. As a media consultant, you will be using your knowledge

to make product recommendations to increase their sales and profits. You will also be

expected to attend industry events.

Ideally previous media sales experience would be beneficial to join our team!

What you’ll need to succeed:

In order to be successful in this role it is essential that you have:

• Previous sales experience and an adaptable approach to business

• Proven success in building and maintaining client relationships and experience in

networking

• A true hunger to succeed – we are looking for can-do, energetic and innovative candidates

• A good work ethic, the ability to work proactively with clients and internal departments

with a sense of urgency

• Passionate, positive and proactive – you can seek out opportunities and deliver on what

you say

• Flexible – are able to work across multiple media types

• Creative – you can deliver fresh ideas and produce innovative campaigns for your clients

What you’ll get in return:

You’ll be joining a company that rewards hard work. Our Hagley Park office is a hub of

laughter and team work - ask anyone here and they will tell you they love coming to work

every day. Learning and development opportunities are endless with regular workshops

and events. A very generous remuneration package is on offer including a fantastic bonus

scheme as well as healthcare (conditions apply) and mobile phone! A career pathway with

an innovative company!

What you need to do now:

If this role sounds exciting to you then don’t delay in getting in touch! Forward an

application and an up-to-date copy of your CV (word format/pdf), to Shane Victor at

shane@starmedia.kiwi by Wednesday, 28 February.

RICCARTON (0508-446-987)

BLACK PANTHER • (M)

THU-FRI 12:20, 3:15, 6:10, 9:10PM, SAT-SUN 12:20,

3:15, 8:20PM, MON-WED 12:20, 3:15, 6:10, 9:10PM

GAME NIGHT • (TBC)

THU-FRI 10:10AM, MON-WED 10:10AM

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN SING-A-LONG (PG)

SAT-SUN 6:00PM

GENERAL ADMISSION

BLACK PANTHER • (M) THU-FRI 10:20, 1:20, 4:15,

7:10, 8:20PM, SAT 10:20, 1:20, 4:15, 6:20, 7:10, 9:10PM

SUN 10:20, 1:10, 4:15, 6:20, 7:10, 9:10PM

MON 10:20, 1:20, 4:15, 7:10, 8:20PM

TUE-WED 10:20, 1:20, 4:15, 7:10PM

BROKEN (M) FRI 12:00PM, MON-WED 12:00PM

COCO (PG) SAT 10:50AM, SUN 10:30AM

DARKEST HOUR (PG)

THU-FRI 10:30AM, MON-WED 10:30AM

FERDINAND (G) SAT-SUN 11:40AM

FIFTY SHADES FREED (R16) THU 10:15, 1:00, 3:40,

5:50, 9:00PM, FRI 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 8:40PM

SAT 3:40, 6:40, 8:50PM, SUN 3:40, 6:40, 8:00PM

MON-TUE 10:15, 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 8:40PM

WED 10:25, 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 8:40PM

FINDING YOUR FEET • (M)

THU 11:00, 1:30, 6:30, 8:30PM

FRI 11:00, 1:30, 4:10, 6:30PM

SAT 10:15, 2:20, 6:30, 8:30PM

SUN 10:40, 12:25, 6:30, 8:30PM

MON-WED 11:00, 1:30, 6:30, 8:10PM


THU-FRI 1:10, 4:00, 6:00, 9:00PM

SAT 11:20, 2:00, 4:00, 6:10, 9:00PM

SUN 2:00, 4:00, 6:10, 9:00PM

MON-WED 1:10, 4:00, 6:00, 9:00PM

JUMANJI:WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE (PG)

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Excellent value

bistro dining

THE St Albans Shirley Club (SAS

Club) Bistro has a new and

improved menu, that offers

something for everyone.

There’s a great choice ranging

Snacks (that are available throughout

trading) through to Light Meals,

Mains, Desserts and a 2 course Kids’

Menu.

Old favourites such as Roast and

Fish of the Day, Sausages & Mash,

Steak, and Chef’s famous Burgers

feature on the menu as well as new

items such as Smoked Chicken Pesto

Salad and Lamb Kebabs with

couscous salad, Ginger Sesame

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Sundays

Enjoy our relaxed

outdoor Garden Bar

with children's play area

Live Music this Sunday

IAN MAC

3pm-6pm

Live Music this Friday

Christchurch Musicians’ Club presents

LI’L CHUCK

8pm, $10 entry

Riverview Restaurant

Kids* eat FREE on Sundays

New lunch menu!

*(under 12)

Chicken Stir Fry with noodles, and

Mediterranean Lamb Chops.

With Mains priced from as little as

$14 through to $24, the menu offers

excellent value.

The Club Bistro is open Thursday

to Saturday from 5pm to 8pm.

Anyone can become a member of

the SAS Club and potential new

members are welcome to call in and

check out the great facilities and

advantages of joining your local club.

For more information, go to

www.sasclub.co.nz, visit them on

facebook, call in at 269 Hills Rd, or

phone them on 385 1632.

Quiz Night

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Ph: 03 332 0092, Fax: 03 337 3772

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A hearty taste of

Ireland in the city

“Tar Isteach, a Chara, Tá Fáilte Romhat Anseo”... Come in friend,

you’re welcome here.

Christchurch’s newest Irish venue - A Rolling Stone is open and

looking forward to seeing you!

According to Gretchen Kane, co-owner, the pub name pays tribute

to poetry and song, and to ancient Ireland and its many historic stone

buildings and monuments.

“We offer warmth, atmosphere and authentic Irish hospitality from

the heart of Ireland to the heart of Christchurch,” said Gretchen. “We

serve a genuine taste of Ireland and have great chefs producing a

hearty menu that offers both Irish and Kiwi fare, as well as excellent

coffee. And, without a doubt, we pour the best pint of Guinness in

town. If you’re partial to a good Guinness, you’re welcome to join our

Guinness Club.”

But the A Rolling Stone experience doesn’t end there. ey also host

an array of great entertainment throughout the week ranging from

Trad Nights (the age old informal gathering of musicians to play

traditional tunes. All styles are warmly welcome); Open Mic Nights

(where all musicians and genres are invited to jam); Live Bands;

Karaoke; and DJ’s.

Oozing rustic charm, the open plan pub has a wonderfully warm

ambience making it an ideal venue to consider for private functions

and events. It also has a street side courtyard, the perfect place to relax

in the sunshine with a cool drink.

Bookings are now available for St Patrick’s Day Breakfast.

Saturday 17th March 2018. Open from 8am. Call now 03 377

4787.

Located at 579 Colombo St (near the South City Centre), there is no

shortage of easy access parking, and it’s a hop and a skip from the Bus

Exchange.

A Rolling Stone is open from 10am until late 7 days a week. Phone

03 377 4787. All very welcome. Sláinte!

A

R

OLLING

Authentic Irish

hospitality from

the heart of Ireland

to the heart

of Christchurch

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TONE

Irish Fare - Irish Brews

Entertainment

Tuesday 7pm - Open Mic.

Wednesday - Trad Session.

Thursday - Karaoke.

Friday, Saturday - Live music & DJ.

A Rolling Stone

579 Colombo St - ph: 03 377 4787

www.facebook.com/ARollingStone

A ROLLING STONE: Thursday -

Karaoke. Friday, Saturday 10.30pm

- DJ Dwight. Tuesday 7pm -

Open Mic. Wednesday - Trad

Session.

BARETTA: Friday 7pm - Live

music; 10.30pm - DJ. Saturday

9pm - DJ Double Header.

BILL'S BAR: Thursday - Mickey

Rat Karaoke. Friday 7pm - Live

music. Sunday 6pm - Mickey Rat

Karaoke.

BISHOP BROTHERS: Sunday

3pm - Mandi Miller.

BLUE SMOKE: Friday 8.30pm -

Electric Wire Hustle; Troy Kingi;

The Galactic Chiropractors; Mark

Vanilau; Borrwed CS, $40 +bf.

Sunday 8pm - The Goldonies with

special guest Edward Castelow

(aka Dictaphone Blues).

CARLTON: Thursday 8.30pm -

Ting Tong. Friday 10pm - Ctrl Alt

Rock. Saturday 10.30pm -

Cropduster. Sunday 7pm - Daniel

Pfeifer. Monday 6.30pm - Quiz

with Regan & Susie. Tuesday 8pm

- Comedy. Wednesday 8.30pm -

D’Sendantz duo.

CASA PUBLICA: Friday 5.30pm

- Daniel Pfiefer; 8.30pm - DJ Paul

McKessar. Saturday 9pm - DJ

Ash-S

CASHMERE CLUB: Friday 8pm

- Li’l Chuck, $10 entry. Sunday

3pm - Ian Mac.

CHRISTCHURCH FOLK

MUSIC CLUB, IRISH SOCIETY

HALL: Sunday 7pm - Bottlelake

Junction, $12 members/$15 non.

CLADDAGH IRISH PUB,

FERRYMEAD: Thursday - Open

mic.

DARKROOM: Thursday - Molly

& the Chromatics.

DUX CENTRAL: Friday 5pm -

Zak Cooper; 9.30pm - Willy

Styles. Saturday 2pm - El Guitaro;

9.30pm - Get Set. Sunday 2pm -

Jazz Sessions.

ELECTRIC AVENUE MUSIC

FESTIVAL 2018: Saturday 11am

- North Hagley Park feat. Dizzee

Rascal; Chase and Status; Primal

Scream; Hermitude; Aaradhna;

Black Milk; Chronixx; Confidence

Man; Dillastrate; Dirty Cash;

Hawaiian Maiden; Katchafire; K-

Lab; L.A.B; Moses; My Baby;

Nervous Jerk; Sneaky Sound

System; State of Mind; The D4;

The Imposters; The Response; The

Salad Boys; Theia; Too Many

Zooz; Truth, tickets $139+bf.

EMPIRE: Thursday 9pm - DJ.

Friday, Saturday 10pm - DJ.

FAT EDDIES: Thursday 7.30pm -

Brad Kang Quartet; 10pm - River

City Jazzmen. Friday 7.30pm -

Kate Taylor Quartet; 11pm -

Sarena & the Pocket Change.

Saturday 7.30pm - Georgie & the

Vajazzlers; 11pm - Uptown

Shakedown. Sunday 3pm -

Vintage Blue; 6.30pm - Heather

Webb Quartet. Monday 7.30pm -

Greg Knowles Trio. Tuesday

7.30pm - The Scene. Wednesday

7.30pm - Palm Trio; 10pm -

Tupperware Jungle.

UK songstress Lucy Rose (UK) plays Lyttelton Records tomorrow night.

FINNEGANS IRISH PUB,

PREBBLETON: Friday 8pm -

Trad Session.

FOX & FERRET, RICCARTON:

Friday 9pm - Reckless. Saturday

9pm - Soul Cage.

FOX & FERRET, THE PALMS:

Friday 9.30pm - Flat City

Brotherhood.

GBC, MARSHLAND RD:

Saturday 6pm - Mandi Miller.

HORNBY WMC: Saturday

4.30pm -Marion’s Outlaws; 8pm -

The C-Bay Band. Sunday 1.30pm

- Annette’s Heart of the Country,

$6 entry.

HORNCASTLE ARENA: Tickets

@ticketek.

INGHAM’S LAZY SUNDAYS,

CHCH BOTANIC GARDENS:

Sunday 3.30pm - All Girl Big

Band, free.

ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL:

Tickets @ticketek.

JAZZ AFTER WORK, ARA

AUDITORIUM: Friday 6.10pm -

Jeff Bradley & Sweet Liquorice,

$10 entry.

LYTTELTON RECORDS, 650

FERRY RD: Thursday 8pm -

Stephanie Cherote, $10 entry.

Friday 8pm - Lucy Rose (UK),

tickets $25. Saturday 8pm - Flora

Knight & Sean Donald, $10 entry.

MACKENZIES HOTEL: Friday -

Red Zone. Saturday - Misfitz.

MAK TAVERN: Friday -

Mammoth. Saturday - Unhinged.

Sunday - Red Zone.

MICKY FINNS: Friday 10pm -

Unhinged. Saturday 10pm -

Elevators.

PIERSIDE CAFE & BAR:

Saturday 9pm - Rough Cut.

PROTOCOL: Friday 8.30pm -

Natalie Elms.

RICHMOND WMC: Thurday

7pm - Robbie Drew. Saturday

7pm - AMPT (duo). Sunday 3pm

- I Alone.

SILVER DOLLAR BAR,

ROLLESTON: Sunday 4pm -

Stevie D.

SONGWRITERS IN THE

ROUND, ALVARADO’S:

Thursday 7pm - Allan Barron;

Sharon Miller; Phil Doublet, free.

SPRIG & FERN, MERIVALE:

Friday - Alice Tanner Duo.

Saturday - Zoe Scott.

SULLIVANS IRISH PUB:

Friday - Willie McArthur.

Saturday - Live music. Wednesday

- Willie’s Open Mic.

Photo credit: Reuben Raj

TAVERN HAREWOOD:

Friday 8.30pm - Absolut. Saturday

8.30pm - Shaka Groove.

TEMPS HORNBY: Friday

8.30pm- DV8. Saturday 8.30pm -

End Game.

THAI CHEFS, SUKHU TIGER,

RICCARTON: Thursday to

Wednesday 9pm - Resident DJ &

Karaoke.

THE BOG IRISH BAR:

Thursday 10pm - Julius Geezer.

Friday 6pm - Susie & Regan;

11pm - Corner Sounds. Saturday

7pm - Ryan Ferris Duo; 11pm -

Flat City Brotherhood. Sunday

5.30pm - Black Velvet Acoustic.

Tuesday 7pm - The Jamesons

Session. Wednesday 8pm - Live

music.

THE CRAIC IRISH BAR,

RICCARTON: Friday - Pete

Malthus. Saturday - Smoke n

Mirrors trio.

THE CUBAN: Thursday 6.30pm

- Live music. Friday - Live music.

Saturday 8pm - Nick Lee.

THE FAMOUS GROUSE,

LINCOLN: Saturday 8.30pm -

D’Sendantz.

THE LOCAL, BARRINGTON:

Friday 7.30pm - Mandi Miller.

THE MILLER BAR: Thursday

7pm - Rock n Roll. Friday 9.30pm

- Awesome Source. Saturday

9.30pm - Absolut duo. Wednesday

8pm - Karaoke with Lance Kiwi.

THE OLD VICARAGE,

HALSWELL: Sunday 3pm -

Assembly Required.

THE OPTION BISTRO &

WINES, NORTHWOOD:

Monday - Dinner entertainment

with X-Files.

THE WAVE BAR, NEW

BRIGHTON: Thursday 8.30pm -

Karaoke. Friday 8.30pm - DJ.

Saturday 8.30pm - Live music.

TRENCHES, CHCH RSA:

Friday 6.30pm - Elizabeth

Braggins. Sunday 5.30pm - Janice

Gray with Bob Heinz & Mike

Kime.

TREVINOS, RICCARTON:

Friday 9pm - Vague As Bros.

WOOLSTON CLUB: Friday

7.30pm - Shannon Cooper

Garland. Saturday 7.30pm - Set in

Stone.

WUNDERBAR LYTTELTON:

Saturday 8pm - Brendon Thomas

& the Vibes; Horizone, $15 entry.

Tuesday 7pm - Open Mic; 8pm -

Showcase Artist; 9pm - Open Mic,

free.



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NEW BRIGHTON MARKET

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MARKET

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McCormacks Bay Rd

LYTTELTON FARMERS’ MARKET

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OPAWA FARMERS’ MARKET

Sunday, 9am-noon, 275 Fifield Tce

THE RICCARTON MARKET

Sunday, 9am-2pm Riccarton Racecourse

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY,

AFTERNOON AND EVENING

SESSIONS

EARTHQUAKES AND

BUTTERFLIES

Marking the seventh anniversary

of the Canterbury earthquakes,

this is a theatre event written

by Kathleen Gallagher and

directed by Helen Moran. The

seven actors and two musicians

use song, dialogue and action

to weave a spell that is uplifting,

transforming and healing.

$25/$15

Transitional Cathedral

THURSDAY TO FRIDAY, 6PM,

SATURDAY, 2PM AND 6PM

OPEN AIR SUMMER

SHAKESPEARE

Top Dog Theatre presents

William Shakespeare’s story of

loss and redemption, A Winter’s

Tale, on the lush Mona Vale

lawns. Refreshments will be

available and a licenced bar

will be on-site, or bring your

own picnic and drinks. Door

sales will be $15.

Mona Vale gardens

THURSDAY, 12.15-1.15PM

ITALIAN SINGING

Learn to sing beautiful Italian

songs, both modern and classic,

and learn the language at the

same time. The eight-week course

starts today and will cost $38.

WEA, 59 Gloucester St

SATURDAY, 4-8PM

LATINO MARKET

The popular Latino Market

Carnaval is back and full

of colour and fun. Enjoy

Latin street food, live music,

workshops, capoeira and samba

performances. Free event.

Cathedral Square

SATURDAY, 11AM-2PM

BROMLEY FAIR

There will be free rides,

bouncy castles, mini jeeps

and pedalmania. Other free

activities will include sports,

face-painting, big games and

more. There will also be

free entertainment as well as

community stalls and food

available to purchase.

Community centre, Bromley

Rd

SUNDAY, 8AM-5PM

WEET-BIX KIDS TRYATHLON

Running since 1992, this event is

for Kiwi kids, who get to swim,

cycle and run their way around

age-appropriate courses, either as

an individual or in a team of two.

There will be two ‘tryathlons’, one

starting at 8am and the second at

1.15pm. Get along to support the

young athletes.

Jellie Park, 295 Ilam Rd

SUNDAY, NOON-3PM

HALSWELL COMMUNITY

MARKET

A community event with a variety

of stalls offering handmade

crafts, local produce and delicious

food. Enjoy listening to talented

musicians who busk at the market

in the lovely gardens at St John of

God Hospital.

15 Nash Rd

SUNDAY, 3-4PM

CHINESE NEW YEAR

PARADE

Celebrate the Chinese New Year

of the dog with a parade starting

from the Bridge of Remembrance.

Come see pandas, dragons, lions

and traditional Chinese dancers.

The parade will proceed along

Cashel St and High St before

ending in the square.

Cathedral Square

SUNDAY, 2.30-4.30PM

LIVE AT THE POINT – THE

BROOMS

The Brooms serve up an eclectic

repertoire of songs from country

folk to pop and blues combined

with lush vocal harmonies. Enjoy

the outdoor setting. Free event.

2 Waipapa Ave, Diamond

Harbour

WWW.MUSICCANTERBURY.CO.NZ

PIANO COMPETITION FINAL

SATURDAY, 7.30PM

3rd MARCH 2018

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