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The Star 19 News Local News Now Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday April 19 2018 Fire rages, homes at risk Call to continue with liquor ban A TEMPORARY liquor ban in Linwood Village has been labelled a success by those in the area. Now calls are mounting for it to be made permanent. At the end of December, the city council introduced a sixmonth liquor ban for area in response to calls from businesses and police, it is investigating the possibility of it being permanent. Constable Conal Ross said he has noticed a “significant” decrease in people drinking alcohol in the area – though he has only handed out three warnings since it was introduced. “I often talk to the shopkeepers and they’ve noticed a significant decrease in problems related to alcohol . . . they’re more willing and wanting to come into this area now,” he said. Local business owners who did not want to be named told The Star they are very happy with the ban and there is noticeable improvement in the area. But Constable Ross said the ban is only the first step in COMMUNITY: Local streeties Marcus and Penny are supportive of a permanent liquor ban for Linwood Village. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN addressing a number of social problems in the area. “We’ve noticed problems stemming significantly from drug and alcohol addictions and combined with mental health. It’s certainly not a quick fix but police have found it’s a good start.” Homeless man Marcus also supports a permanent restriction. He said since it was introduced the community has refound its spirit. “I’ve been living on the streets in this area for a very long time and it was it was a real mess . . . but since the liquor ban has come into this area, a lot of people are coming back.” “Community spirit starting to come back into the area, so I don’t think any council in their right mind should to take away the liquor ban in this area,” Marcus said. Central Ward city councillor Deon Swiggs said alcohol was a catalyst for other anti-social behaviour, so the ban was a good Conal Ross Jenny Smith start to making positive changes in the area. “From what I’m hearing on the streets and from what I’m hearing from the business owners that the alcohol ban and people not drinking on the street is actually had an impact and making people feel a lot more comfortable coming to this area,” Cr Swiggs said. Te Whare Roimata community worker Jenny Smith said the problem has been pushed indoors and outside the ban area. “It’s a complex, difficult challenging issue and there’s no quick fix solutions . . . it’s not going to happen overnight,” she said. But Te Whare Roimata does not have position on the ban. Instead it is leading the Linwood Revitalisation Plan to develop long term solutions to the “complex” issues in the village. •Watch the video on star.kiwi from tonight More closures loom for Lyttelton Tunnel WORK ON the Lyttelton Tunnel safety upgrade will require up to 15 overnight closures from June onwards. The New Zealand Transport Agency says installation of a $28.7 million fire protection system is ramping up, with a planned December completion on the horizon. Emergency services will have full access through the tunnel at all times and community and tunnel users will be given at least three weeks notice prior to the full closures, the NZTA said. The new deluge fire suppression system is designed to contain a fire until emergency services reach the scene. A large reservoir is being built to supply water for the system. And some earthquake strengthening of the tunnel portal buildings will be carried out, along with communication upgrades. These include a new public address system to broadcast safety instructions in an emergency. •To view a 90-day schedule of single and full lane traffic closures or to find out more about the project, visit the NZTA website www.nzta. govt.nz/assets/projects/ lyttelton-tunnel. By Dave Armstrong Directed by: John Boyce & Darren Sundborn What’s more important: A teacher who plays by the rules or a teacher who gets the job done? Laurie Connor (Barry Tomkinson) has been teaching PE at Hautapu High for as long as anyone cares to remember. He is the definition of “old school” and he has no time for political correctness. If the curriculum gets in the way of him doing his job, the curriculum loses. BUT, the kids love him. The ambitious new principal, Viv Cleaver (Pip Stevens), has “some issues” with him. “Cleavage”, as Laurie calls her, has been brought in to clean house and raise the prospects of Decile 2 Hautapu High and Laurie doesn’t fit with her vision of the future. Pat Kennedy (Regan Harding) is a former pupil of Laurie’s who has returned to teach at Hautapu High. He could do a lot better for himself but he is happy to just coast along as Laurie’s assistant. Enter Annie Tupua (Libby Wilson), a Maori student teacher who just also happens to be a superb sports person on the verge of selection for the Silver Ferns. Viv sees an opportunity, Laurie sees more work, and Pat sees a vision of loveliness. The fact that Annie is a born-again Christian and a devout member of the Redemption Church makes life interesting for all. Sparks fly, team dynamics shift, the whistle is blown and the audience are the winners! This funny and feel-good play is the perfect start to Riccarton Players 2018 season and also to celebrate their move into the intimate performance space at the Drama Theatre, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, Merivale Lane, Christchurch. We look forward to seeing you there! 26th April – 5th May 7.30pm nightly (except Monday 30th April) plus Matinee 4pm Sunday 29th April Venue: The Drama Theatre, Rangi Ruru School, Merivale Lane, Christchurch Admission prices: $25 waged and $22 Seniors/Unwaged. Bookings: Phone 338 4699 or buy online at: https://www.riccartonplayers.co.nz/ current-production
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