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4 Tuesday May 22 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Your Local Views SOUTHERN VIEW HORNCASTLE ARENA June 29 - July 1 10AM - 5PM TICKETS ONLINE: starhomeshow.kiwi What is the process for naming roads? Heathcote Ward city councillor Sara Templeton explains the process behind road naming in the city THERE’S BEEN some discussion within these pages recently about the naming of a new street in Heathcote Valley – Kairuri Lane. It’s clear from comments that the city council’s processes around road naming are opaque, so I thought I’d have a go at explaining them, using this one as an example. Under the city council’s roads and right-of-way naming policy, the names considered for new roads must be requested by the developer, who puts forward three for consideration. The community board is then able to either approve a name or not. In this instance the developer had requested that Reynard Lane be approved by the Linwood- Central-Heathcote Community Board, but the board had concerns that it wasn’t in keeping with other historic street MEANING: The choice of the name ‘Kairuri Lane’ for a new subdivision on Bridle Path Rd has attracted controversy. names in the area, so asked the developer to present some other options. He did and came back at the following meeting with Reynard Lane as his preferred option, then Abney Lane (named for an old surveying tool) and also Kairuri Lane (the Maori word for surveyor). He had consulted with Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd, a resource and environmental advisory group, which agreed that the name ‘Kairuri’ was culturally appropriate. The word kai in this case is used as a prefix to verbs and stipulates the person of the action. For example mahi (work) is kaimahi/worker and kōrero (speak) is kaikōrero/speaker. Rūri is a translated English word for ruler, so Kairūri means surveyor. The community board has previously had concerns about the road naming policy and last year asked the city council to review the policy to enable better outcomes. We were concerned that there is currently little resident involvement and also that it was difficult to encourage developers to present Te Reo names as options. The city has very few Maori street names, even with the long historic connection to the area and so this was one of the issues that we took into consideration when we approved the developers’ third option. I am hopeful that the review of the policy will mean both greater community involvement in road naming processes, especially in existing communities, and a greater recognition of tangata whenua. Ngā mihi Hoon Hay school finalist in excellence awards HOON HAY School has been named a finalist in the 2018 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding education practices across the country and this year 15 finalists selected from 127 entries. Hoon Hay is a finalist in one category, excellence in teaching and learning/atatū award. Ministry of Education deputy secretary for early learning and student achievement, Ellen MacGregor-Reid said the finalists’ entries demonstrated excellent teaching practices that support student achievement. “I’d like to congratulate this year’s finalists in the awards. We will celebrate their achievements and share their stories with the sector, communities, and whānau. I wish the finalists all the best for the announcement of FUN: Hoon Hay School is a finalist in the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards. the winners in July,” she said. The school wanted to ensure that Māori achieve success and enjoy the same level of academic success in mathematics as other students in their school. To achieve this, the school introduced and expanded their use of a unique mathematical problem solving approach across the school to ensure that each student has the opportunity to engage in worthwhile mathematical tasks. To support this, the leadership team prioritised mathematics as the sole professional focus. They successfully raised student engagement and outcomes in mathematics across the school as a result. Members of the award’s judging panel are visiting the finalists during May and June to see their work and speak with all involved. Winners from each category will receive $20,000 and a professional development opportunity. The Prime Minister’s supreme award will then be selected from the category winners. It is presented to the early learning service, school or kura that has had the greatest influence on education outcomes. The winner of this will receive an additional $30,000 and an opportunity to represent New Zealand in an international education conference. The awards ceremony will be held in Wellington in July. RECENT SALES
SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday May 22 2018 5 News Former pro surfer honoured during paddle out •From page 1 King narrowly came second to Australian surfer Mark Occhilupo in the Konica contest. He began surfing at age 11 after volunteers, including his father Wally, helped start a surfing programme as part of St Ambrose Anglican Church’s drop-in centre. Faith Family Fellowship Aranui soon found out the group was interested in surfing and donated their old surfboards from the 1940s. It wasn’t long before King “caught the bug”. He took just three weeks to pick up surfing while the rest of the group took about 18 months. His sister Nga Anderson said he would borrow other people’s surfboards and they would laugh at him until they saw him surf. •From page 1 “We find that on the evidence placed before us that the locality is very vulnerable, contains a high number of housing units for those affected by mental illness and addiction issues, including alcohol addiction.” The community rallied to stop the proposal because it was 50m from Thirsty Liquor, and close to several others, with 121 submitting to object the proposal. The decision is the latest in a string of successful community campaigns to stop liquor stores opening in their areas, including Harewood. Edmonds Factory Garden spokesman and nearby resident John Hoskin said they were “highly delighted” and it was a “wonderful community effort.” “It just goes to show if you don’t try you’ll never get anywhere.” He said people drunk in the historic gardens during the day and night leaving rubbish and “That was when they had different respect for him,” she said. EXIT Surf Shop owner Tristan Bennett said no one had heard of him before he competed in a Canterbury scholastic surfing competition when he was 13 and “blew everyone away”. “I have got people who would come into the surf shop and say ‘I have just been down at Brighton; there is a kid out there destroying intimidating people and families. Medical Officer of Health Cheryl Brunton said she was pleased with the decision and it was a win for the community. “While the effect of this decision is primarily local, it will help contribute to reducing alcohol related harm and perhaps also encourage other communities to voice their concerns about new alcohol outlets.” TRIBUTE: Families, friends and fellow surfers held a paddle out on Saturday to remember New Brighton surfer Rangimaria King. PHOTO: www.surferswall.com it’,” he said. Photographer Warren Hawke, who travelled with King for photoshoots over a period of two to three years, said he had an uncanny natural surfing ability. He said at the beginning of his career, King started to win contests on surfboards which were not even up to high performance level at the time. He was quickly picked up as a professional and sponsored by the Exit Surf Shop, surf clothing and board company O’Neill, Linwood Ward city councillor Yani Johanson welcomed the decision. “It’s good news for the community, they’ve worked really hard.” Mr Lawry said Liquorland abided by its obligations under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act, and ran information programmes about responsible consumption. “Our aim is to offer consumers choice for occasions with friends and family and for celebrations of all types, in a safe and sensible way.” In his evidence during the hearing, Phillipstown Neighbourhood Policing Team officer in charge Sergeant Michael Kingston said further availability would exacerbate the existing alcohol abuse and related harm in the area. Meanwhile, Linwood College deputy principal Melissa Young said 20-30 per cent of students sought counselling services, and in about 90 per cent of those cases alcohol was a factor. HORNCASTLE ARENA June 29 - July 1 10AM - 5PM TICKETS ONLINE: starhomeshow.kiwi and POTTZ Surfboards, among others. King’s pro career lasted more than 10 years into his early 20s. After he stopped surfing professionally, he continued to teach surfing in New Brighton. Close friend Sam Johnston, who started out surfing with King, said he was unique in and out of the water, a talented guitarist and good at any sport he played. Another friend Haydo Brain said King was one of the most influential surfers for him growing up, and one of New Zealand’s best, fastest and most progressive board riders during and after his pro carreer. Hundreds turned out for King’s funeral at Clareville Cemetery, Carterton, on May 7. Philipstown liquor decision could go to appeal Previous battles: •Harewood residents successfully opposed a bottle store proposed for Trafford St in July last year after a petition gained more than 1100 signatures. •In December 2015, Edgeware residents opposed a bottle store on the corner of Hills Rd and Dudley St. Opawa residents then quashed a second proposal by the same owner to open a store on the corner of Opawa and Hawford Rds. •Wendy’s failed in its bid to serve alcohol at its Hornby outlet in November 2015 after hundreds objected. •In April 2015, Aranui residents were successful in their bid to stop a Thirsty Liquor being built on Pages Rd, after starting a petition. 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