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Kahanamoku, a commemorative Surfboard to mark the event is in front of 2 the library. The Duke’s family have sent a representative every year to help Tuesday the people of April New Brighton 3 2018celebrate the Duke Surf series and this year was no exception. We had the Duke great nephew, Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Herman Piikea not only attend, but entertain us with his beautiful from voice the and ukulele reporter’s playing. desk The second was the fund raising art auction for Connor Duncan- Caley a local 8 year old who was suffering from a brain tumour. THE FUTURE The participants of QE II at Park the auction is shaping were very up to generous be an and exciting some very one special art pieces will be adorning the homes of New Brighton (see page locals, 1). including mine. This event was held at Fiksate Gallery. We are merely These events months have away occurred from despite the opening the infrastructure, of the new repairs to the pier that compromised The Duke Festival competition for sport and example, recreation but locals centre, get on which with living is sure life and to bring providing people support with flocking a to vibrant the east. beating community heart. However, the introduction of the new playground has shown us what possible, with investment However, some residents are disheartened with the loss of into our community to bring people to help us pump life into the certain areas retail sector. make way for the new Shirley-Avonside school campus and Christchurch School of Gymnastics. But the east lost a lot in the earthquakes and now we have to make it work at QE II. Luckily, the ball is in your court. The community was given a chance to have their say on what they want to see happen to the rest of the park – and they sure did. About 500 people came to a recent open day, a real testament to how passionate the community is. But don’t forget, feedback on QE II is still open until April 9. – Sophie Cornish get in touch GENERAL ENQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 The Christchurch Star Company Ltd PO box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi Discover New Brighton Explore the seaside suburb Check out what New Brighton has to offer including some of the best eateries and cafes in the city. Pages 10-11 The Kitchen Marian College athletics ‘Best results in a long time’ – principal Find out which of the school’s athletes took home titles at the South Island secondary school athletics championships in Timaru. Page 12 ‘Media Freedom’ mosaic PEGASUS POST Check out this powerful art form Head to the Eastside Gallery to see how there are no limits to what a mosaicist can use to create pieces of art. NEWS Sophie Cornish Ph: 364 7437 sophie.cornish@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Elaine Moon Ph: 364 7436 elaine.moon@starmedia.kiwi Page 14 The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 15,657 homes every Tuesday Linwood, Avonside, Richmond, Shirley, Burwood, Dallington, Wainoni, Bromley, Aranui, Avondale, Bexley, New Brighton, Northshore, Queenspark, Parklands, South Brighton. Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Commercial and Residential • Daikin • Fujitsu • Mitsubishi • Gree • Panasonic • Toshiba • Hitachi Mitsubishi Hypercore Heat Pumps installed Paul and the team at Somerfield Upholstery want to thank all their customers for their support and wish them a Very Happy Christmas and Prosperous 2018 Closed 20th December 2017 Reopens 19th January 2018 30 YEARS EXCELLENT RANGE OF FABRICS EXPERIENCEFREE Recover your couches and chairs and save money! BEFORE AFTER QUOTES *Conditions apply. Back to back installations 3 metre pipe run. Email info@pshc.co.nz from $2,495 * ISSN 2423-0219 Website www.pshc.co.nz Somerfield Upholstery Ltd FURNITURE RECOVERY SPECIALIST 10 Calgary Place, Hornby | Ph 021 251 6200 | 349 0456 VISIT OUR SHOWROOM | QUALITY WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED www.somerfieldupholstery.co.nz Paul Tainui now bigger than ever The magazine for gardeners who like to get their hands dirty SubScribe from $43. 50* *6 issues/6 months SUBSCRIPTIONS FREEPHONE 0800 77 77 10 www.gaRdeNER.kiwI growing with you SprIng Is here – It’S Sow Time how to get the best results from seeds and seedlings 100% NatIve In The capItal Unravelling the secrets of Otari-wilton Bush The New Zealand landscape awards The people behind the projects $7.90 incl. GST Save our roSeS How a rose register is protecting our heritage September 2016 | 100% It’s time to grow! New look and more content than ever! MeeT LeSTer Brice A Garden coach auckland Botanic GardenS Why we love our public grounds
PEGASUS POST Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday April 3 2018 3 News Domain trees a ‘pressing concern’ Independent arborist gives safety advice • By Sophie Cornish AN INDEPENDENT arborist has found 16 trees near the South New Brighton Domain estuary edge are of “pressing concern” and prone to “tree or branch failure” in the next year. Purearb Arboricultural and Environmental Consultants Ltd was contracted by the city council to complete a quantified tree risk assessment after the Coastal-Burwood Community Board requested a safety audit of the trees in February. The survey found the probability of tree or branch failure for some trees in the next year is “moderate to high.” “The most likely impact potential of the subject trees is the observed deadwood within the trees’ canopy,” said the report. Community board deputy chairman Tim Sintes is pleased with the result. “I’m surprised it took them that long to figure it out . . . it’s good they’ve acknowledged it. What they’ve found out just confirms what we already know and have been worried about.” The report also mentioned “several site hazards” found in the area, which are attributing to some erosion of the shoreline. “The trees’ environment has changed dramatically in recent years, with the removal of mature trees and the erosion of the shoreline. The remnants of those trees are evident throughout the site, with branch and tree stumps’ debris. The erosion has destabilised the bank, resulting in voids beneath the surface, DAMAGED: Tim Sintes is pleased with the result of an independent arborist’s report on trees in South New Brighton Domain, which found 16 were a “pressing concern.” PHOTO: GILBERT WEALLEANS exposing roots on several trees.” Erosion protection on the estuary edge was damaged during the earthquakes and the city council want to let the shoreline erode naturally, instead of repairing it. However, the community board want it protected to preserve as much of the domain as possible. Said Mr Sintes: “This isn’t the end of it. If we don’t stop the erosion of the estuary edge, this will be ongoing for many years. We’ve already lost one line of trees and we are now losing the second line.” The report provides several recommendations to city council. They include pruning trees to remove deadwood, reducing the crown height in some trees (more extensive and severe pruning) and reducing the weight of some to alleviate structural stress. It also recommended removing tree debris along the beach area, and installing caution signs, warning of unstable ground and protruding roots. City council staff have reviewed and accepted the recommendations and say they will be initiated within two to three weeks. Local News Now In Brief Fire rages, homes at risk TRAFFIC DELAYS EXPECTED Intensive roadworks will begin today at the corner of North Avon Rd and Stanmore Rd and continue until May 5. The work will involve replacing traffic lights and carrying out improvements to the road and footpaths and earthquake repairs. Traffic will be restricted to one lane only and operated with temporary traffic signals. City council said to expect delays when travelling through this intersection. Night works may occur if there is bad weather or poor roading conditions. MCCAW VISIT POSSIBLE South New Brighton School is a finalist to win one of four school visits by Richie McCaw. As part of his work as a Fonterra ambassador, Mr McCaw will visit each school by helicopter. He will then speak to the children, have morning tea and then participate in some activities with the pupils. Each visit will be for around two hours. South New Brighton was the only Christchurch school to become a finalist. 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