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Experienced food operators
to open in new library
Food lovers and coffee connoisseurs are in for a treat
when the new central library, Tūranga, opens its doors
later this year.
The $92 million public library – set to become the
most modern in the southern hemisphere – will feature
an array of high-tech learning experiences, as well as
a new café and espresso bar split between its ground
and first floors.
The venues, both called Foundation, will be jointly
operated by The Catering Belle owner Ruth Trevella and
current part-owner of Linwood’s popular Under the Red
Verandah Amanda Heasley.
City council head of libraries and information Carolyn
Robertson said good food and coffee were another
reason for people to get excited about Tūranga’s
opening later this year.
“We’re very excited to have Ruth and Amanda on
board. They have significant local experience and a
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shared vision for Tūranga as a people-first space, filled
with creativity, learning and new experiences.”
Ms Trevella said she and her team were looking
forward to Turanga opening.
“We see the café as an extension of the world-class
facility that Tūranga aims to be – a source of pride for
Christchurch, promoting the regeneration of our city. I
feel very privileged to be playing a part in that, and I’m
looking forward to offering residents and visitors a taste
of the best Canterbury has to offer.”
The five-storey facility, which is being built on the
corner of Cathedral Square and Gloucester St, will be
the largest public library in the South Island.
It will have a technology and innovation zone,
cafeteria, a 200-seat community arena, activity rooms,
an exhibition space, study spaces, meeting rooms, an
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Driver survives 200m plunge above Corsair Bay
• By Sarla Donovan
A DIAMOND Harbour
woman was driving towards
work in Lyttelton yesterday
morning when she skidded
and crashed into a lamp post
before plunging 200m down
• By Sophie Cornish
MAYOR LIANNE Dalziel’s
former campaign secretary says
ratepayers shouldn’t fork out
hundreds of millions of dollars
for a stadium.
Aaron Campbell, who is now a
community board member, suggested
the Canterbury or New
Zealand Rugby Football Union
“could sell a few bangers on the
barbeque outside Bunnings” to
help raise funds.
Mr Campbell said at a Long
Term Plan submission hearing
last week the partly city councilfunded
multi-use arena would
put the already cash-strapped
city into debt.
A stadium with 33,000 seats
is estimated to cost about $500
million.
Greater Christchurch Regeneration
Minister Megan Woods
said last month a business case
for the new stadium had been
fast-tracked.
Ms Dalziel said the city council
has budgeted $253 million
for the project, but the funding
won’t be available until 2022.
However, she said the city
council might consider moving
the project forward in the LTP.
Mr Campbell was Ms Dalziel’s
campaign secretary during the
build up to the 2016 local body
elections.
He was also co-campaign
manager for Christchurch
Central MP Duncan Webb last
a wooded bank above Corsair
Bay.
She was the only occupant of
the vehicle and escaped with
minor injuries.
Lyttelton Volunteer Fire
Brigade chief fire officer Mark
Buckley said his firefighters
year, who took the seat from
National’s Nicky Wagner in the
general election.
Mr Campbell ventured into
politics for the first time in 2016
and is now deputy chairman
of the Fendalton-Waimairi-
Harewood Community Board.
He won’t rule out standing for
a seat on the city council in the
future.
“What I’ve learnt the most
within the community board
is just how interesting it really
is. I am really enjoying not just
had assisted the woman out of
her vehicle.
“Luckily she was able to walk
from the accident scene up the
coastal track to the white gates
where she was treated by St John
ambulance staff.”
He said the vehicle appeared
to have lost control on the
corner after overnight rain
left the road surface wet and
greasy.
The accident occurred on
Park Tce, between Brittan
Tce and Cressy Tce, at about
7.45am.
Sell bangers to fund stadium
– Dalziel’s former campaigner
WHO’S PAYING: An artist’s impression of the proposed multi-use arena which Aaron
Campbell (inset) doesn’t believe ratepayers should have to fork out for.
what’s happening in the ward
but going out into other areas of
Christchurch.”
He is calling on the city
council to run a full feasibility
study encompassing venue and
events-specific analysis, project
management, accountability and
procurement options, as well
as identifying operating and
management structures for the
arena.
“I would ask for you to
consider building a covered
stand arena with a futureproofed
design, that will allow
for a roof to be built in perhaps
10-15 years.”
Mr Campbell mentioned the
public outcry over Ed Sheeran
skipping Christchurch to city
councillors.
He said to avoid future lost
opportunities like this, it could
“use $35-50 million to extend
Horncastle Arena to the size
of Auckland’s largest indoor
venue,” he said.
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vehicle industry has passed away
aged 78. Gary Cockram will
be farewelled today. His father
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now known as Cockram Motor
Group in 1940. Gary then took
over running the business, before
passing it onto his sons, Dougal
and Angus. He had his own
showroom of collector’s cars
called Vehicles on Montreal.
Cathedral Square
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council Smart Cities initiative.
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three months before usage trends
and further expansions are
considered. The connection is
called Christchurch Free and the
infrastructure has been provided
by Enable, with Spark partnering
to provide the data at no cost to
the city council.
Council creates role to
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The city council has created a new
role to get homeless people and
those in need the help they require.
The role will be based at the
new central library, Turanga. The
marginalised community liaison
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people and the organisations supporting
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City fuel prices reach record high
Consumers
warned cost of
food could rise
• By Julia Evans
UNITED STATES president
Donald Trump is being blamed
for the record high price in the
city’s petrol.
Yesterday, some Christchurch
service stations were charging
$2.299 a litre for 91 octane petrol,
the record high which was
reached on Friday, while others
are charging slightly less $2.259.
Infometrics economist Brad
Olsen said the main reason was
President
Trump’s recent
dealings
in Iran.
“The main
driver is the
overseas price.
Brad Olsen
West Texas
Intermediate
crude oil has
shot up over the last couple of
days and that’s largely because
Trump and Iran has shaken up
the playing field,” Mr Olsen said.
President Trump announced
last week that the US was walking
away from the Iran nuclear
deal organised between Russia,
the United Kingdom, France,
China and the US in 2015.
Yesterday, The Star tweeted
President Trump for reaction. He
did not respond.
Fuel prices in the city hit
the record high on Friday.
Yesterday there were reports
of stations on Waiheke Island
charging $2.51 a litre and $2.45
in Wanaka.
In Auckland, prices were between
$2.07 and $2.17 a litre.
Mr Olsen said Christchurch
was hit harder than Auckland
due to the “Gull-effect,” caused
by the introduction of the low
priced Gull petrol stations in
2013.
He said there was also a lack of
competition between stations in
Christchurch.
And relief is not in sight.
“We can’t really pick when
they’ll go back down or if they’ll
go back down . . . it will be interesting
to see how prices change
and regional discrepancies,” Mr
Olsen said.
There have been calls for the
Government to address the issue.
Minister of Energy and
Resources Megan Woods said
it is “very concerning” that
Cantabrians are paying so much
for petrol and it was clear the
market is “not functioning as it
should be.”
“Obviously international
events and the declining New
Zealand dollar will have some
role to play, but our focus is that
people are paying a fair price,”
she said.
Dr Woods said the law is being
changed to give the Commerce
PRICE HIKE:
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Mr Olsen said it would have
the biggest impact on lower
income families, who would
have to change their budgets
drastically or change the way
they travel.
Red Bus chief executive Paul
McNoe said it had not noticed
an immediate increase in patronage.
“But it is possible. The further
it goes up and the longer it stays
that high. It depends on people’s
preference and their tolerance
for prices. We’re always happy
to welcome new customers,” he
said.
New Zealand Taxi Federation
Canterbury president Stan Gane
said the industry was “massively”
impacted, but was not considering
putting prices up.
“We’ve changed most of the
fleet in Christchurch to hybrid
and are keeping prices as low as
we possibly can, but every cent
that fuel goes up is less wages
and less groceries for staff,” he
said.
Mr Olsen said consumers
could also expect to feel the
brunt of petrol prices as freight
companies would raise prices for
retailers, who would likely pass it
on to customers.
“Largely we’ll see it in food
prices. It will be interesting to
see how much retailers put it up
because consumers are going to
get pretty annoyed with having
to pay more for fuel as well as
goods.”
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Lawrence
• By Julia Evans
WEEKENDS AWAY, nights
out, vegetables and meat – the
pinch at the pump is causing
Christchurch residents to
tighten their budgets and make
sacrifices.
On Tuesday The Star visited
Linwood to see how people were
affected.
David Gaskell said he had
noticed his weekly petrol bill
increase to $40.
“It hasn’t been too bad yet, but
we’re starting to tighten up on
the little things.”
Mr Gaskell said his family was
spending more time at home.
“We definitely don’t go out as
much as we used to,” he said.
When asked if he had noticed
the hike in the price of petrol,
Eruera Reuben simply pointed at
the fuel light on the dashboard
of his car.
“Look, it’s on empty. It’s on E
a lot now.”
Mr Reuben said he puts $20 in
“here and there” so he was not
getting as far as he used to.
“I’ve just been trying to get the
vege garden going so we can stop
buying veges . . . I love steak, but
we can’t get that any more.”
Community worker Hana Kakoi
said fuel price is one of the
“hottest topics” at the Bromley
Community Centre.
But Ms Kakoi said it’s not a
“big deal” for her family yet. “It
just means we save less.”
Fay Ward shook her head and
said her family was having to
“skimp” on groceries. “
“The price of petrol is terrible.
Kiefer Bailey
‘It’s on empty. It’s on E a lot now’
We don’t get out the same . . .
because we just can’t afford it,”
she said.
Samantha Lawrence said it
was a “balancing act.”
“It’s gone from $40 a week,
to $60 a week and we live on a
weekly budget so that means
$20 less.”
“We can’t cut down on internet
or power so it’s usually
groceries,” she said.
Kiefer Bailey said the price
hike was “unfair.”
“I’ve noticed the increase in
Christchurch only. How does
that work?”
Mr Bailey he said he could
cope with the prices, but that
wasn’t the same for everyone.
“I’ve heard this is the highest
it has ever been so if it keeps going
up, then yeah, that’s going to
be a worry.”
How to save money on fuel
•Make sure your tyres are
inflated correctly. The
Automobile Association
found incorrect tyre pressure
uses nearly eight per cent
more fuel.
•Avoid rush hour. Turning
your engine off if you’re stuck
in traffic for longer than
30 seconds is better than
keeping the car running
according to the AA, and
the Motor Trade Association
recommends planning
ahead to run errands during
off-peak times.
•Don’t speed. According to
the MTA, fuel consumption
increases by about six per
cent for every 10km/h faster
you travel over 90km/h.
•Keep your load light. The
more weight in your car
means more petrol is needed
to propel it.
•Use your air conditioner,
but only when necessary.
Opening your windows to
cool the car down is actually
less fuel efficient than using
the A/C because it creates
drag. However, blasting
the A/C or leaving the back
window demister on after
they’ve done their job is an
unnecessary drain on fuel.
•Take care of your car.
Regular service could reduce
your fuel consumption by up
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Oxford St set to
close in June
Oxford Tce, between the new
outpatients building and
Christchurch Hospital, will be
closed from June until the end
of the year. Work will begin on
constructing a roundabout at
the top of Antigua St, as well as
the Oxford Gap. The gap will be
a shared bicycle and pedestrian
area and a drop off zone for the
outpatients building.
Applications under
way for 43-room hotel
The city council has held
a pre-application meeting
with the Arts Centre Trust to
discuss the trust’s plan to build
boutique accommodation in its
Observatory building. It plans
to turn the building over three
years into the Observatory Hotel
with 43 heritage rooms.
Lizard sanctuary along
Heathcote River
Lizards will feel at home in a
new regional park sanctuary
along the Heathcote River. The
Heathcote-Opawaho Lizard
Sanctuary will be developed by
North Canterbury Forest & Bird
with the city council’s parks unit.
Work will begin on Sunday at
1pm with a community planting.
Democratic return for ECan
• By Julia Evans
ENVIRONMENT Canterbury
will return to full democracy
next year.
And Canterbury University
political scientist Bronwyn
Hayward said it was great news
to put an end to
the “travesty” of
democracy.
Local Government
Minister
Nanaia Mahuta
and Environment
Bronwyn
Hayward
Steve
Lowndes
Minister David
Parker confirmed
yesterday the
return to democracy
will happen
during local
body elections in
October next year,
ECan chairman
Steve Lowndes
said.
It will have been
10 years since the
former National Government
got rid of ECan councillors,
including now Minister of
Conservation Eugenie Sage and
Canterbury District Health
Board member Jo Kane, in 2009.
They were replaced by seven
Government-appointed commissioners
in 2010. In 2016,
seven councillors were elected
and five were appointed commissioners.
“This is a textbook
case about how badly a Government
can manage a disaster, I
think it’s something we’ll look
back on and be deeply ashamed
by . . . I hope it never happens
again. It never should have
happened in the first place,” Dr
Hayward said.
She said it makes financial
sense to hold the election in the
regular cycle. “It would be very
expensive to have it now,” she
said.
Mr Lowndes said although
during its campaign Labour
said ECan would be restored as
soon as possible, ministers had
to be mindful of how long the
transition would take.
“And of the timetable associated
with ECan undertaking
the representation review,
allowing time for consultation
and any subsequent appeals to
be resolved prior to the election
lead-up,” he said.
Work on returning the body
to a fully-elected regional council
has started.
The proposal for how Canterbury
will be represented
and how many councillors
will be elected in each ward –
Christchurch, Mid Canterbury
BACK: ECan
will return
to a full
democracy
in next year’s
local body
elections.
and North Canterbury – will be
agreed during the June 21 meeting,
Mr Lowndes said.
“The initial proposal will be
made available for public consultation
before hearings and a
final proposal being agreed by
council,” he said.
“We are also exploring the
opportunity to continue mana
whenua representation around
the council table after the 2019
elections.”
Dr Hayward said the only
“bright spot” in the “sorry
saga” was that there was now
representation from Ngai Tahu
around the ECan table.
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Bus route re-think after outcry
• By Julia Evans
PUBLIC OUTCRY has caused
a re-think over plans to cut bus
routes around the city.
Environment Canterbury staff
prepared an “alternative option”
to the proposal in its draft Long
Term Plan that would axe the
six lowest performing bus routes
following “overwhelming” public
opposition, a spokeswoman
said.
ECan announced
in
February it
was considering
cutting
the 107, 108,
135, 145,
150 and 535
David Caygill
routes to plug
a $4 million
funding
shortfall. The news prompted
outrage.
A new proposal would save the
107 Styx Mill and 145 Westmorland,
but their routes will change
and go into the CBD.
A service from Prestons to QE
II would be made of a combination
of the 135 Burwood Hospital
and 150 The Palms routes.
The new service would not go to
New Brighton.
The 108 route will be absorbed
into an extended version of the
28 Papanui to Lyttelton service.
The 535 Rapaki route would
still be cut. However, the 28
route would also extend to
service Rapaki three times in the
morning and evening respectively.
Councillors have asked for
staff to further consider the best
solution for the 535.
The plan would be funded by
a 2.5 per cent increase in fares
annually for the next three years,
starting in July.
Said councillor David Caygill:
“It became very clear from
the submissions that almost
everybody does not want us to
abandon the services.”
There were 781 submissions on
the draft LTP, with the majority
of those on public transport
options.
He said that the new proposal
should also see an increase of
patronage on the services.
“In many ways this is the
outcome we were most hoping
for,” he said.
ECan senior manager
public transport Stewart
Gibbon said if approved, the
changes would come into effect
in October.
Other options to plug the
CUTS:
Environment
Canterbury
has found an
alternative to
cutting bus
routes across
the city.
funding shortfall involved a
reduction of the total mobility
subsidy and/or an increase in
fares – but all options involved
discontinuing the lines.
The decision now lies in
the hands of councillors who
will approve the final LTP in
June.
The city council, Canterbury
District Health Board and
service operators Red Bus were
among the chorus of voices
calling for ECan to reconsider
stopping the services.
Bus patronage has not fully recovered
following the February
22, 2011, earthquake.
Con man may
face wrath
of gangs
•From page 1
Said Prof Newbold: “It’s pretty
audacious, he obviously doesn’t
care too much about his safety.
He’s pretty reckless and he’s
going to get caught.”
One victim was told to pay
$1000 or the Black Power would
burn his house down and harm
his family. The con man says they
are watching the victims’ families
and elderly parents.
A police spokeswoman said
this week it has “positive lines of
inquiry” as to who the con man
was. She would not reveal any
more.
Some victims have said the
scam was “terrifying”, and believed
the perpetrator had found
their contacts through newspaper
adverts and Trade Me.
Sociologist and leading gang
researcher Jarrod Gilbert said
gangs would be “utterly outraged”
about their names being
used. “They would see it in terms
of a copyright infringement. If
they caught the person doing
that, they would take action
against them and their means of
doing that would be of a different
form that would probably include
violence, or a tax.’’
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than others.
“In addition to flushing the
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health authorities to explore how
we can reduce the amount of
chlorine being added into the water
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He explains that the amount
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Christchurch’s innercity
red zone could
be transformed into a
new “adventure school”
if a proposal to the
Government is adopted.
The youth charity 180
Degrees Trust hopes
to establish a native
nursery, horse riding
school, campground,
and The 180 Adventure
School – a combination
of its alternative
education programme
and mentoring services
for 35 “at-risk” teenagers
– alongside the Avon
River.
A 27-year-old man
pleaded guilty to the
aggravated robbery of
a dairy in the district
court on Tuesday.
He was arrested and
charged on Monday
after robbing the Avenue
Dairy on Fitzgerald Ave
on Saturday. He will be
sentenced later this year.
The man stole chips
and ice creams, and
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A con man’s run was
undone when he tried
defrauding a rugby club
while a police officer
investigating him sat
nearby. Michael Vernon
Lang (above), 42, pleaded
guilty to five charges
of obtaining less than
$500 by deception in the
district court on Monday.
Stuff reported Detective
Sergeant Don Fisher
had received several
complaints about a
man claiming to be Paul
Thompson calling sports
clubs, hotels and other
organisations asking
for money. On Saturday
night, Detective Sergeant
Fisher was at a rugby
club when the man
walked in by chance for
a prearranged meeting
about a loan with the
club president. Detective
Sergeant Fisher then
arrested Mr Lang, who
has been remanded in
custody for sentencing
on August 2.
A pedestrian in his
mid-50s has been killed
after being hit by a ute
and thrown from a North
Canterbury bridge into
a riverbed. Emergency
services attended the
serious crash on the
Depot Rd bridge over
Eyre River near Oxford
after receiving a call at
5.52am yesterday.
Police have concerns for a
young girl who has been
missing in Christchurch
since Tuesday night.
Stella Carroll, 12, left her
home in Dallington at
10.50pm. She is believed
to be in the Shirley/
Aranui area. Anyone who
has seen Stella or has any
information is asked to
phone police on
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Chch could become a space base
• By Kurt Bayer
SCIENTIFIC FORAYS into
the frosted wilds of Antarctica
could unlock further mysteries
of the universe and help put a
man on Mars, with post-quake
Christchurch uniquely situated
as an ice and space base, a
visiting NASA scientist said
yesterday.
While space may be the final
frontier, as Star Trek’s narrator
opined, the White Continent of
Antarctica, where few men have
gone before, is providing a fertile
research ground for advancing
space exploration and extraterrestrial
worlds.
Studies into the hostile, barren,
cold and dry landscape,
along with cutting-edge testing
transport methods and technologies
to support human life and
growth, and astronaut training
camps, are some of the benefits
of having a presence on the ice,
according to NASA’s Zaheer Ali.
“With its topography, geography
and weather, it has so many
advantageous features,” says Mr
Ali, science and mission operations
laboratory supervisor for
the Stratospheric Observatory
for Infrared Astronomy (Sofia), a
highly-modified Boeing jetliner
that is the world’s largest flying
observatory.
“When we go to other worlds,
they are going to be dry and
cold. We can compare snow and
ice dunes in Antarctica to similar
geological features on Mars.
Those types of analogues are
very important because we can
do that research here on earth.
Maybe we don’t solve it, but we
can build a set of knowledge that
can help us inform research on
extra-terrestrial works.”
Mr Ali is in Christchurch
preparing the Sofia’s winter
night-flying expeditions, which
from next month will again
EXPLORING: Zaheer Ali is in Christchurch as part of a
NASA team studying the centre of the Milky Way.
study the skies of the Southern
Hemisphere.
Flying at an altitude of between
12km and 14km, putting
it above 99 per cent of the earth’s
infrared-blocking water-vapour
layer, the Sofia studies a range
of astronomical objects and
phenomena, including the life
cycle of stars, formation of new
star systems, black holes, nebulae
and interstellar dust, complex
molecules and the planets,
comets and asteroids in our solar
system.
Mr Ali says Christchurch is
well-positioned to provide access
to the Galactic Centre – the rotational
centre of the Milky Way
– at a time of year when viewing
conditions in the Northern
Hemisphere are poor.
“Having access to Antarctica
and the Galactic Centre also
provides us with unique science
cases to explore solutions for
space research,” Mr Ali says.
Mr Ali will be speaking
at Extreme Environments –
from the Antarctic to Space, a
Techweek’18 event in Christchurch
today, bringing together
local, national and international
experts to help explain how
exploration in the Antarctic is a
dry run for space studies.
ChristchurchNZ chief executive
Joanna Norris says the
rebuilding city – one of only five
global Antarctica gateways –
could already support a future
space industry, with world-class
high-tech component manufacturers
and tech companies,
schools with space programmes,
higher level training of rocket
guidance systems, and regulatory
bodies that monitor New
Zealand and international
airspace.
Mr Ali said the research
projects operating through
Christchurch will lead to things
that could “change the world.”
“You don’t go up with the goal
every night but I think for all of
us who are scientists or engineers
there is that sense in the back
of your mind that there could
be something right around the
corner that changes everything.”
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CUT: The East Lake proposal was not one of the options shortlisted by Regenerate Christchurch.
Top – Bosbaan Lake, Amsterdam. Above – Poznan, Poland.
Lake plan gets gold medal support
• By Bridget Rutherford
OLYMPIC GOLD medallist
Nathan Cohen has got behind
an attempt to keep the proposed
international watersports lake in
the red zone afloat.
The former New Zealand rower
spoke before city councillors last
week of the benefits the East Lake
would bring to the city, based on
his experiences competing overseas
at similar venues.
He said it would become a
point of connection for the community.
“Sometimes the people on the
lake are outnumbered by the
people who use the surrounding
lake for a whole lot of engaging
activities, not just direct watersport
use.”
Cohen, a Member of the New
Zealand Order of Merit, spoke
as part of the East Lake Trust’s
submission on the draft Long
Term Plan, alongside chairman
David Goodman.
It came after Regenerate
Christchurch did not include
the proposal in its shortlist of
options for the red zone citing
environmental reasons.
The trust’s vision would see
the $160 million multi-sport lake
built out of the Avon River from
Kerrs Reach to Horseshoe Lake,
which could host international
events.
EXPERIENCED: Olympic gold medal-winning rower Nathan Cohen says the East Lake
would be a community asset and a better facility than Kerrs Reach for watersports.
PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER
A petition pleading for Regenerate
to reconsider has gained
more than 4600 signatures.
Cohen likened the East Lake
proposal to the Bosbaan Lake,
10min from central Amsterdam,
Poznan in Poland, and Dorney
Lake in Eaton, where he had
trained and competed.
“When you’re out training,
there’s plenty of people out for
their morning walk or their
morning run around the lake
– even the likes of rollerblading
and all different forms of
exercise.”
He said lakes also attracted
picnics, socialising, exercise, and
hospitality outlets.
Regenerate Christchurch said
instead of developing East Lake,
the Avon should be upgraded
to its pre-quake condition or
widened.
It said an in-river lake would
be subject to algal blooms,
while an out-of-river one would
prevent stormwater treatment
needed to improve Horseshoe
Lake.
It said to keep an out-of-river
lake clean would require 43
million litres of water to be
extracted from the deep water
aquifers daily.
But Mr Goodman said Regenerate
had never raised those concerns
and they did not align with
the trust’s research, which found
it would require less than three
per cent of the aquifer water.
He said the East Lake would be
an economic generator and they
would not give up.
Mr Goodman said the trust
had requested a meeting with
greater Christchurch regeneration
minister Megan Woods.
He asked city councillors to
show leadership.
“Ask the question why? What
happened? This lake was on the
books, it was going to make the
exhibition for all money and
then suddenly it got chopped
off.”
Mr Goodman said double
Olympic gold medal-winning
sculler Mahe Drysdale was keen
to talk to city councillors but
could not make it down from
Cambridge in time.
Drysdale put the trust onto
Cohen, he said.
Cohen and double sculls partner
Joseph Sullivan won gold at
the 2012 London Olympics, and
back-to-back gold medals in the
double sculls at the 2010 and
2011 World Rowing Championships.
Regenerate Christchurch’s
exhibition with the shortlisted
options for the red zone begins
on Saturday.
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• By Julia Evans
THE CANTERBURY District
Health Board is targeting specific
groups in a bid to beat a deadly flu.
Chief executive David Meates
said a new website, www.flufree.
co.nz, is part of the targeted
campaign to increase vaccination
uptake.
It comes as Cantabrians could
be in the firing line for a deadly flu
strain, A H3N2, which is dubbed
the Aussie flu and was an epidemic
in Europe and the United States.
“We particularly want to reach
the key groups that are funded to
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pregnant women; people under 65
with long-term health conditions,
children with respiratory illness,”
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The CDHB also wants to increase
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parents.
“Maori and pacific people (especially
over 65s) who commonly have
lower vaccination rates,” he said.
The CDHB has distributed more
than 115,000 doses of the vaccine this
season – compared with 105,000 at
the same time last year.
Stepping up for stressed kids
• By Sophie Cornish
DANCING WITH The Stars
co-host and well-known
comedian Dai Henwood
is about to do his bit for
Canterbury children stressed
by earthquakes.
Henwood is recording voiceovers
for six webinars titled
Stress Inside Out which are
based on comparative research
from Canterbury University
associate professor Kathleen
Liberty, with assistance from
Christchurch teachers Liz Mc-
Naughton and Brie Liberty.
It is an animation project organised
by the Neighbourhood
Trust which focuses on stress
and anxiety in children, as a
result of the earthquakes.
“I am really glad to be
involved in such a positive
project that’s going to be a great
resource for the kids of the
Christchurch earthquakes,”
Henwood said yesterday.
The project will examine biological
issues within children,
brought about by more than
22,000 earthquakes experienced
in Canterbury.
The six 90sec webinars (seminar
conducted over the internet)
Kathleen
Liberty
Ginny
Larsen
will focus on how chronic stress
affects children, the behaviours
as a result and strategies on how
to deal with it.
Wellington scriptwriter Vincent
Konrad and Christchurch
animator Tom Linklater will
use “chatty, everyday language”
and imagery to show how the
RESOURCE: Six webinars voiced by Dai Henwood will
focus on stress and anxiety in children as a result of the
Canterbury earthquakes.
accumulation of stress can lead
to bursting point.
Neighbourhood Trust manager
Ginny Larsen hopes the
webinars will help people understand
that the behaviours are
not the fault of the children or
their parents.
“A lot of parents are taking on
blame . . . a lot of the old strategies
to deal with behaviour don’t work
because the children are not in
control of their actions and in actual
fact it’s a biological response.”
Funding is being provided
from the Papanui-Innes Community
Board as well as the
Ministry of Social Development,
city council and the The Tindall
Foundation.
The webinars will be made
available online through Facebook
and in schools around
November.
Father-of-two Henwood’s
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Workers hours cut at Wendy’s
• By Emily O’Connell
A CHRISTCHURCH Wendy’s
employee who campaigned
against the fast food giant
doesn’t know how she’ll survive
after her hours have been cut.
Wendy’s, has 23 outlets in
New Zealand, including one in
Hereford St and in Hornby.
In a memorandum sent
to Unite Union members
on Tuesday, Wendy’s chief
executive Danielle Lendich said
due to its collective agreement
with Unite Union expiring,
union members would now be
rostered 80 per cent as their
guaranteed hours.
Unite Union delegate and lieu
day campaigner, Rose Williams,
says the fast food giant is pushing
employees out the door.
“It’s damn hard trying to live
off what the hours are going to
be now,” she said.
Mrs Williams said employees
can put their name down for
additional hours but they’re not
guaranteed.
Unite Union is now considering
strike action after what it
believes to be “intimidating”
behaviour.
“This is a vicious attack on
the very limited income these
DISAPPOINTED: Christchurch
Wendy’s employee Rose
Williams says she will struggle
to survive after the fast food
chain cut her hours.
PHOTO: ANDREW KING
workers already receive,” union
director Mike Treen said.
Ms Lendich told The Star it
was not targeting Unite Union,
rather the union was targeting
Wendy’s.
“We have been warning Unite
that the collective would expire
for the last month. They chose
not to understand the impact of
this on their members,” she said.
In the memo, Ms Lendich
said it’s still bargaining with the
union for a collective agreement
and it would offer 100 per cent
guaranteed hours if the rest of
its offer is agreed to.
No decision yet whether liquor decision will be appealed
• By Bridget Rutherford
LIQUORLAND IS considering
whether to appeal a decision
that rejected its application to
open a store in Phillipstown
after the community rallied to
stop it going ahead.
The district licensing committee
declined the Liquorland
application to operate a bottle
store on the corner of Ferry and
Aldwins Rds.
Liquorland has until May 30
to appeal it.
Chief executive Brendon
Lawry said Liquorland was
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The decision came after
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A CYCLE-safety app developed
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120 schools across the city.
Ara Bachelor of ICT students
Elysse Mower and Rosy Wan
developed an app, Cycle Safe
Smart Maps, that generates cyclesafe
maps, identifying hazards to
devices.
“We had been commissioned
to develop the proof of concept
web application for the cycle-safe
programme, which they run in
schools to teach children how
to cycle safely on the road,” Ms
Mower said.
The app identifies the
safest cycle route to and from
destinations around the city
for the city council’s cycle safe
programme.
Cycle Safe Smart Maps can be
accessed anywhere or anytime
and is designed to be edited by the
facilitators of the programme in
real time.
“The instructors can view the
app through the web page and use
an editor toolbar,” Ms Wan said.
The app was launched as part of
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Support to
extend free
parking
initiative
• By Bridget Rutherford
HUNDREDS HAVE thrown
their support behind extending
the central city’s first hour free
parking initiative.
The city council has received
about 520 submissions on the
topic after asking for feedback.
Just under 400 of those supported
extending the initiative,
while 97 did not support it.
The remainder were mostly in
support of the plan but had some
concerns.
In November, the city council
started trialling the offer of an
hour of free parking in six of its
off-street car parks to entice people
back into the central city.
It has since sought feedback
on a plan to extend the initiative
from July 1 in the Lichfield St and
Art Gallery car parks.
Many submitters said it did entice
them back to the central city
and often meant they would stay
for longer knowing they would be
charged less for parking.
Extending the initiative would
reduce the city council’s revenue
by about $400,000 a year.
The reduction has not been
budgeted in the draft Long Term
Plan, so city councillors will need
to decide whether to do so as part
of the process.
It would require a 0.1 per cent
rate increase.
Some submitting against the
idea said the offer encouraged
people to use their vehicles, rather
than public transport or walking
or cycling.
Cycling advocacy group Spokes
Canterbury said there was a lack
of cycle parking in the central
city. It said the $400,000 per
annum would be better spent on
that.
It costs motorists $2.80 an hour
to park in the Lichfield St car park
from 6am-6pm every day.
Bid to be best of the bad jokes
• By Julia Evans
“I REMEMBER back to
those sweet mornings in the
Netherlands – those were the
hollandaise.”
Brandon Wyatt did not
expect his self-proclaimed bad
jokes like that would win him
Saturday’s regional pun battle
championship semi-final.
Mr Wyatt, a 23-year-old IT
security engineer, who lives in
the central city, said he thought
all his puns were “trash” before
he turned up at
the bar, A Rolling
Stone.
But that didn’t
stop him taking
out the competition
against 20
others.
“I entered last
year, but the first time it was just
a total crash and burn,” he said.
Mr Wyatt said he doesn’t care
about embarrassing himself, so
he would give it another go.
“We were supposed to bring
a pen and paper for round two,
but I didn’t bother, I didn’t think
I would make it that far.”
He scraped his way through
first round – a head-to-head pun
battle.
“It was three strikes and you’re
out, I only had one left.”
Then it was a short story
competition to cram in as many
puns in as possible and the
third round was a “Caruso-off”
‘One of them was
a barista. I said
Caucasian male,
looks like he’s been
crushed by a steam
roller. Looks like he’s
a flat white.’
• By Bridget Rutherford
A LARGE piece of art that was
once suspended above Cashel
Mall is set to return, though it is
not yet known when.
Neil Dawson’s Sky Lens used
to hang next to Shades Arcade
but was removed after the February
22, 2011, earthquake.
City council head of parks
Andrew Rutledge said the art
named after actor David Caruso,
famous for one liners on the
television show CSI: Miami.
“One of them was a barista. I
said Caucasian male, looks like
he’s been crushed by a steam
roller. Looks like he’s a flat
white.”
It was that level of humour,
which won Mr Wyatt a trophy.
He said he couldn’t quite believe
it when they read out his name.
Though Mr Wyatt said puns
get a bad wrap.
“It’s harder than
it sounds. I like to
tell myself it takes a
really smart person
to tell puns. I’ve also
been asked if I’m
a father before because
I tell so many
dad jokes.”
A second semifinal
will be held at A Rolling
Stone on July 14, with the
regional final where Mr Wyatt
will compete for a cash prize in
September.
Organiser George Fowler
said there was “well over” 100
entrants in the nationwide competition.
He is in the process of
organising a national final – but
plans had not been confirmed.
Until then, Mr Wyatt said he
will be working on developing
even worse jokes and testing
them out on his family, girlfriend
and colleagues.
“I practice every day, by making
bad jokes every day.”
was currently stowed in a secure
city council facility.
“The intention is to return it to
Cashel Mall.”
He said a time frame had not
yet been established to do so.
Mr Rutledge said Sky Lens was
taken down and put into storage
for safe keeping when the buildings
it was suspended from were
severely damaged.
He said one of the lugs one of
PUNNY: Regional regional pun battle championship winner
Brandon Wyatt made an “awful” pun about flat whites.
PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER
Sky Lens destined to return to Cashel Mall
the cables attached to sustained
minor damage. The buildings
it was once connected to were
demolished.
The BNZ Centre now stands
where Shades Arcade once was.
A campaign led by the Arts
Centre to raise $30,000 to remake
Dawson’s Echo that once
hung over the North Quad failed
last year because it did not get
enough interest.
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Willie returns to QE II
ONE OF the first lifeguards at
the old QE II pool is returning to
its replacement to run a club for
swimmers aged over 50.
Willie Pitama, 67, started
work at QE II pool on February
9, 1974, a week after the Commonwealth
Games were held at
the complex.
Forty-two years ago he
founded The QE II 50 Plus and
Early Bird Club and now he is
re-establishing it at the $38.6
million Taiora: QE II Recreation
and Sport Centre when it opens
at the end of the month.
The club will meet on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday mornings
from 6.30am to 9.30am, and
the first get-together will be on
June 6.
“It’s like coming back after I’ve
been away on a holiday. It just
feels the same,” Mr Pitama said.
Mr Pitama developed the
idea as a young lifeguard after
seeing a need for a social group
for older swimmers. At its peak
the club had 300 members, but
since the February 22, 2011,
earthquake the numbers had
dwindled to a core group of 30
who still meet for lunch once a
month and hold annual Christmas
parties.
Club co-ordinator Shirley
BACK TO IT: Shirley Forbes and Willie Pitama are excited to
hold the QE II 50 Plus and Early Bird Club at the new Taiora: QE
II Recreation and Sport Centre.
Forbes, who is 81 and still goes
to the gym and aqua jogs, said
it’s a great time for new members
to join.
She and her husband Bruce
became regular members of the
50 Plus and Early Bird club after
they retired.
The oldest member of the
group is 97 and still swims 30
lengths three times a week at
Graham Condon Pool and Recreation
Centre. Another eight
members used to car pool from
Kaiapoi so they could swim
together at QE II.
Group formed from
Denton Park battle
• By Bridget Rutherford
THE BATTLE to save Denton
Park from having a mega-facility
built there has prompted the
establishment of a residents
association.
The Greater Hornby Residents
Association, which already has
about 60 members, will have its
first official meeting on Sunday.
Treasurer Ross Houliston said
anyone was welcome to attend
the meeting at Hornby Rugby
Club Rooms at 2pm.
On Monday, the city council
hearing panel recommended
Denton Park’s classification
should not be changed, meaning
the $35.7 million customer
service, library, recreation and
sports facility could not be built
there.
The decision will need to be
ratified by the Halswell-Hornby-
Riccarton Community Board.
Mr Houliston said the Save
Denton Park Group prompted
the association, chaired by Marc
Duff, to be formed because it
would allow better communication
with the city council.
“We’ve got to have a voice. We
need the association so everything
comes through us.”
Mr Houliston said the association
would continue to lobby for
the facility to be built in Hornby,
and focus on other issues such
as upgrading the Wycola Park
skatepark, and flooding issues on
Shands Rd.
The association’s meetings
would be held on the last Friday
of every month.
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Shaking hands after going toe-to-toe
BLOKES BASH each other up
on the league and rugby field, or
in the boxing ring, shake hands
at the end of it and move on.
Like back in the 80s when
league hard men Kevin Tamati
and Greg Dowling had a big
sideline blue (below) after being
sin-binned during a hard
transtasman test.
A week or so later they caught
up and had a beer.
It’s called being a male. Most
of us of this ilk can move on
from such encounters.
What I am getting at you may
ask?
A great tale involving one of
Canterbury’s real hard men, the
late Fergie McCormick.
I bumped into a retired policeman
I know a couple of weeks
ago, who happened to be talking
to another retired policeman, I’ll
call policeman No 2.
I was introduced and the conversation
got around to
McCormick’s recent funeral.
Policeman No 2 then proceeded
to tell of an incident many
moons ago.
He was new to Christchurch
and was on patrol in the central
city with his partner when they
spotted an empty car idling near
the intersection of Cashel St and
Manchester St.
It was in the days when very
little was open late at night in the
central city. So the car was regarded
as being very suspicious.
“Stolen and abandoned,” the
two cops thought.
Policeman No 2 got out of the
police vehicle and went over to the
car. He then heard a gate rattling
at the nearby Cantabrian pub.
“Burglary in progress,” he thought.
In he goes, grabs the ‘burglar’
and a huge late night scrap in the
dark ensues. Kicking, punching,
and a baton across the back of
the swede in a bid to apprehend
the ‘offender.’
View point
Barry Clarke
It would be one of the fiercest
scraps of his policing career.
No quarter was given by either
in a bid to get the upper hand.
Policeman No 2 was going to get
his man; and the man in question
wasn’t giving up.
Then in the street light the policeman
noticed the ‘burglar’ was
middle-aged and wearing a white
shirt and tie. Clearly not a burglar.
Policeman 2 broke away.
“Didn’t you see I was wearing a
uniform,’’ policeman No 2 said
or something to that effect in
exasperation.
“Don’t you know who I am?,”
came the blunt response or
something to that effect.
It was Fergie McCormick, former
rugby legend and publican
of the Cantabrian, doing a few
late night chores. Policeman No
2 was from Wellington and had
no idea who he was.
Then McCormick landed his
coup de gras. Bang, bang. Two
hammer-like punches were
delivered to policeman No 2, and
a verbal response from McCormick
to the effect – “you started
it, I’m finishing it.”
Typical McCormick.
A few days later McCormick
made noises about laying a
complaint against policeman No
2. His colleagues at the central
police station, rugby mates of
McCormick, urged him to go
and talk to him at the Cantabrian
and square things up.
He wouldn’t have a bar of it.
But one night policeman No 2
HARD MAN:
Fergie
McCormick
was a force to
be reckoned
with on and off
the field.
got stitched up by his colleagues at
the police bar and they drove him,
worse for wear, to the Cantabrian,
where McCormick was waiting.
No punches were traded, no
nasty verbals, but a shake of
the hands and McCormick and
policeman No 2 became good
mates from then on.
As it should be.
•To watch the Tamati
Dowling fight go to:
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watch?v=QrmslGDa4z8
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Partnership driven by what people want
OVER THE years, I have heard
from many people in Canterbury
about the disconnect they have
felt between central Government
and the way the recovery has
been handled down here in
Canterbury.
I know too well the sense
that people in Wellington make
decisions for those of us here
on the ground – and that has
driven a lot of my thinking
around how to best make change
and to ensure we’re working
for Cantabrians since being
appointed minister.
Speaking at a post-Budget
breakfast with the mayor on
Monday really reaffirmed to me
the progress that we have made in
this area.
The partnership between the
Crown and the city council is
crucial to ensuring that our city
moves towards the incredible
Politics
Megan Woods
future it is capable of.
After just six months in office,
I am excited to see first-hand
the difference that the strength
of this partnership can have
with successes such as the Metro
Sports Facility and the overflow
parking at Christchurch Hospital.
Working in partnership with
local leaders such as the mayor
ensures that we are driven by
what local people want and that
we involve them in our plans to
make things better. This
approach is how we will tackle
the delivery of the much-needed
stadium.
The next steps for the stadium
will see the formulation of a
procurement strategy between
the city council and crown.
We want to both maximise
opportunity and also the lessons
that have been learned around the
delivery of major projects.
Part of those steps will also
include a project governance
framework that will ensure that
the interests of Cantabrians have
a voice as we move through the
initial stages and head to the
market to seek expertise and
experience in how we can get this
project delivered.
This will be a true partnership
between the city council and
Crown – and I look forward to
achieving real progress together.
•Megan Woods is the
Minister of Greater
Christchurch Regeneration
Readers react to last
week’s article which
revealed ChristchurchNZ,
the city council’s
economic, tourism and
major events agency, had
spent $10,000 to have
a mural of former Kiwis
coach David Kidwell
painted in the innercity
in the build-up to
the failed World Cup
campaign
Peter Banens – What a
waste of money. $10,000 for a
mural of former Kiwis coach
David Kidwell. Who is Kidwell?
And why wasn’t a local artist
considered? This would have
been cheaper.
Gary Knight – As the
controversy over the mural
of former Kiwis coach David
Kidwell evolves as a platform
of debate and forum of opinion
a sense of reality must prevail.
Having been commissioned for
murals of Prince and NBA star
Steven Adams bears testimony
to the acclaim of artist Graham
Hoete. However, this tribute to
Kidwell being ratepayer-funded
should have surely been inclusive
of both public consultation also
selection from a myriad of local
street artists to paint the mural
for a cost far below $10,000.
However, within this context,
many not in the sporting fraternity,
having never heard of
David Kidwell would consider
the actual process an obscene
eradication of ratepayer-funding.
Lyn Escott – I was, quite
frankly, appalled to read in The
Star that ChristchurchNZ had
paid $10,000 to have a mural
of David Kidwell painted on a
wall in Christchurch. I went to
Dunedin’s Ed Sheeran concert
and watched a long line of people
have their photos taken in front
of his mural. Are they lining up
in Christchurch in front of David
Kidwell’s photo? No because half
of Christchurch wouldn’t know
who he was and the other half
don’t care. Has the city council
ever acknowledged a member
of the All Blacks or Crusaders
coaching staff as they have all
achieved much, much more.
For some time I have been
astounded by this council’s
financial management but this
really takes the cake and I really
resent my rate money being
spent in this outrageous manner.
What exactly did David Kidwell
achieve to have this honour?
There are so many other things
that need doing in Christchurch
and when they throw money
away on something like this
it defies belief. To me, this
council is rapidly losing all credibility.
Why don’t they ask the
people of Christchurch before
they idiotically waste money
like this? This is my first letter
of protest, ever, but I felt I had to
protest this.
Allenia McArthur – I consider
the mural of David Kidwell
a complete waste of money. The
only person to benefit from this
was the artist Graham Hoete.
Geoffrey Allison – The ratepayer
money used on the mural
of David Kidwell was once again
a complete and utter waste. If a
mural was needed, how about
New Zealand Rugby League paying
“user pays.” ChristchurchNZ
is a joke. Why on earth do we,
the ever-suffering ratepayer,
need such an organisation full of
grandiose positions accountable
to no one, full of weasel words,
achieving nothing. Could someone
publish what their budget
is, and what have they achieved?
Also, how many staff, salaries
and the number of motor vehicles
do they have.
Stone Maka – In my opinion,
I look at the mural from two
perspectives. Firstly, the money
was not well spent, because the
Kidwell portrait did not promote
Kiwi rugby league. Secondly,
the money would have been well
spent if the Kiwis hadn’t lost to
Tongā in the World Cup.
Hamish Middleton – Why,
oh why, do we persist with these
muppets? Perhaps a mural of
someone that more than five
per cent of the population have
heard of would make more sense,
like Ivan Mauger for example.
This is just throwing money
away.
Audrey Tait – You can never
please everyone. Art is subjective.
Either you like this mural
or you don’t but the alternative is
a plain old brick wall. I’m loving
the art around the city. It’s bringing
colour and soul back to our
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Showcasing high-tech ideas
THIS WEEK is NZ Techweek.
It began with a world first in
Auckland with Prime Minister
Jacinda Ardern appearing as a
hologram to formally open the
week and will close on Friday
night here in Christchurch with
the 2018 High Tech Awards.
In Christchurch, a series of
events including the NZ Space
Challenge were held, starting
with our very own Smart Cities
Innovation Expo.
The Innovation Expo was
organised by the city council’s
Smart Cities programme to
showcase the many exciting,
cutting-edge technologies being
developed for or in our city.
From a new app that uses
augmented reality to showcase
Christchurch’s features to a 3D
flyover that illustrates how the
city centre has changed since the
earthquakes, the Innovation Expo
has brought technology to life.
With trials of both flying and
ground-based autonomous vehicles
happening in Canterbury,
our high-tech industries are
involved in some cutting edge
projects that are putting our city
on the map as a vibrant and innovative
21st-century city.
All of our smart solutions are
designed to bring communities,
innovation, and information
together to create a better experience
for people in Christchurch.
If you haven’t already, make
sure you visit the city council’s
very own ‘Christchurch Smartview’
(www.smartview.ccc.govt.
nz) which combines information
about our city such as details
about roadworks, parking, street
art, events, and the environment
into one place so that all residents
and visitors have accessible, realtime
information in their pockets.
In order to remove barriers
to access this growing digital
content, we have launched the
start of our free public Wi-Fi trial
this week. A partnership with the
city council, Spark and Enable
has brought Wi-Fi to Cathedral
Square at no cost to the Christchurch
ratepayer, which is a real
win-win.
The residential red
zone could become the
jewel in the city’s crown
like Hagley Park is now,
says National MP Nicky
Wagner
Karen Whila – Is this a
Wagner joke? For nearly eight
years the red zone has been proposed
as a native forest park and
her Government did nothing.
How dare she use this project as
a desperate opposition attempt
to get some air waves.
Yvonne Lockie – Great
idea, then perhaps part of
Hagley Park could become a
car park for the hospital. Start
thinking about the patients
that need parking close to the
hospital.
AMI has taken its name
off the city’s temporary
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Our People
Marianne Delaney-Hoshek
Tactix coach provides the motivation
After starting their ANZ
Premiership with as
many wins as the entire
2017 campaign, the
Mainland Tactix seem
to be on the rebound.
Sports reporter Gordon
Findlater catches
up with head coach
Marianne Delaney-
Hoshek to find out a
little more about the
brains behind our
netball team
Obviously you’ve been
involved in netball for a long
time now. Can you remember
your introduction to the sport?
It was in standard four, so that
would be year 6, at Avondale
Primary School. They had
actually said you couldn’t be in
the A team unless you’ve played
netball before, so I lied and said I
had because I wanted to be in the
A team.
And you took a liking to
netball from there?
I did but it was actually
basketball first for me because
mum was a rep basketball player
. . . I did rep basketball right up
until I was 16 so I did dual and
then I made the national league
for netball which was called the
Bendon League when I was still
at school so I dropped basketball
at that point because netball was
getting pretty serious.
Did you follow the
Canterbury Rams in those
days?
I used to go all the time when
I was younger. Mum would take
us to games in the 80s. I used to
think it would be pretty awesome
to be one of the kids who got
to go on the court to wipe up
the sweat with the towels. I just
idolised the guys that played
for the Rams then, they were
awesome.
So basketball was a big deal at
home?
Our family is more of a rugby
family to be honest. Obviously,
mum was basketball but dad
is rugby so that was quite
dominant in our family.
Does the family have club
allegiances?
We’re very much a Linwood
family. It was clubrooms on a
Saturday night . . . fizzy drink
and chips . . . Dad has always
been on the committee and my
boys play for Linwood now. My
sister Megan is also the junior
club captain at Linwood.
Did you ever play rugby?
I did have a season, yes.
With Linwood?
No, with Burnside.
Was that frowned upon?
Dad wasn’t that supportive of
me playing rugby to be honest
. . . he has very traditional views
about rugby. I went to Burnside
because I had friends who were
coaching the team. I played
FAMILY RIVALS: Marianne Delaney-Hoshek at home with her sons Zac, 9 (left), Hurricanes
fan, and Sam, 7, Crusaders fan.
PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER
touch with them and they asked
if I could play. That Burnside
team was from a bunch of girls
who played other sports.
What rules the roost at home
now?
There’s a lot of rugby that gets
watched. I don’t think my husband
enjoys watching netball but
he fakes quite well.
I understand there’s a split
in allegiances when it comes to
Super Rugby teams at home.
What can you tell me about
that?
My kids were born in Wellington.
We lived in Wellington
for 10 years and because my
husband’s a really big Hurricanes
supporter our oldest son
jumped on that bandwagon as
well, particularly because they’ve
been doing quite well in the last
couple of years. I think he’s just a
bandwagon jumper basically
. . . but, our youngest son is a
Crusaders fan through and
through. He loves going around
the house telling everyone about
it.
What about your brother,
who is now part of the Highlanders
coaching staff. Are you
gutted his allegiances have gone
south?
I was gutted actually because
I liked having him here . . . he’s
been overseas for a long time so
it’s been nice having him back.
Would you describe it as a
brother/sister relationship or a
coach and coach one?
Probably more coach to coach
a lot of the time, actually. We’ve
GIFTED: Delaney-Hoshek
rates Tactix defender
Temalisi Fakahokotau as one
of the most talented athletes
she has worked with.
been banned from talking about
coaching at family events.
Obviously coaching runs in
the family, when did it get serious
for you?
I stopped playing when I was
about 31 which is quite young.
From there I just really got into
coaching. I had been doing it
from when I was 15 but that’s
when I got serious. I did the
under-21 rep squad the next year
and then I was away.
You said you were coaching
at 15?
Yes, I coached the junior
basketball team when I was at
Marian College.
They wouldn’t have been
much younger than you.
No, they were year 9 and I was
year 11.
Did you have in your mind at
that stage, coaching was something
you could end up doing
professionally?
Yes, I don’t know. I became a
PE teacher and I always wanted
to be a PE teacher. I must admit
that when I was playing I loved
playing so much that I never
imagined being a coach, if that
makes sense . . . it was when I
actually stopped playing that I
realised I loved coaching.
Where was your first teaching
gig?
Lincoln High School. I did a
couple of years there, then I did
a bit of relief before I went off
to London. I was teaching and
coaching over there and then
when I came back and moved
to Wellington I was teaching at
Queen Margaret College and
coaching the senior A netball
team . . . the school team did really
well. We were in the bottom
of B grade and in a couple of
years we ended up getting up to
fifth in A grade . . . then I got the
assistant coach role at the Central
Pulse and the same year got
the assistant role with the New
Zealand secondary school team.
Tell me about your Pulse
days.
It was awesome working with
Robyn Broughton because she
is so experienced. I did a lot of
the video analysis work with the
team.
She was obviously a big influence.
Do you have any other
mentors who have helped you
over the years?
A big one for me has been
Fergie McCormick who recently
passed away. He would phone me
after most of my games and was
a good friend of dad’s.
You then moved back to
Christchurch. Tell me about
that.
I came down and I went for
the assistant coach role. It’s weird
how the timing worked out.
How would you describe
those couple of years there
when things weren’t going great
with just one or two win seasons.
Were there tough times?
There were tough times. It was
quite amazing one of the first
things I noticed is that when
you’re the bottom team you don’t
get the umpires’ calls, the 50/50
calls you might otherwise get.
That was my first shock after
coming from the Pulse where
it was pretty fair. That was a big
surprise for me.
During your time as assistant
with Sue Hawkins did you guys
feel the team had the potential
to do better?
We did. Remember we had
players like Mwayi Kumwenda
and Bailey Mes. It was quite
a good team and we actually
challenged quite hard at the
beginning of the season but then
we lost all of our games from
there. You can’t knock the girls
and their personality, and the
culture, in that respect.
Tell me about the day Sue
went and you found out you
were taking over as head coach.
It was obviously a big shock
and I didn’t eat much that week.
It happened on a Monday and I
had to take my first session on
the Wednesday, so I had one day
to nail it out and think, ‘right
what are the priorities’ and we
just went from there. It was a
very full on and interesting time.
You must be happy how this
season started?
I think we’ve shown some real
heart so far and we wanted to really
play netball for the fans and
for the younger girls growing up
here, to show them what good
netball looks like . . . it hasn’t
always been so good, so that’s a
huge motivator for us.
How do we get Canterbury
netball back to the top?
I actually think we’re there or
there about. Even in our first loss
we just had one bad quarter.
Is there anyone you can single
out as the best player you’ve
seen?
In terms of as athletes I’d
say Temalisi Fakahokotau and
Mwayi Kumwenda. Te Huinga
Reo Selby-Rickit is another
player in terms of being a smart
student of the game and team
person.
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Temporary drinking water chlorination
Why can I taste and smell it?
We’ve heard that some people are experiencing a higher
level of taste and smell than others.
Taste and smell varies across the city because of:
• How close you live to the pump station
• The condition of the water pipes
This is because chlorine reacts with a variety of materials in the pipes, causing different levels of
smell and taste. Over time we expect this to be less noticeable. Our contractors will be flushing
pipes in areas that report significant problems.
We are looking at how we can reduce the dose
We are working with health authorities to explore how we can reduce the amount
of chlorine in the water supply.
We are testing chlorine levels daily from different points in the system and
adjusting the dose where needed.
Is chlorine safe?
Health officials’ advice is that there are no known health impacts from drinking water effectively
treated with chlorine. It is safe for pregnant women to drink.
Health authorities advised us to temporarily treat the water and recommended we use chlorine.
Chlorine has been used safely around the world for 120 years. It keeps millions of people all round the
world – including most of New Zealand – safe from waterborne illness. More than 80 per cent of towns
and cities in New Zealand have chlorinated water.
For more information
and to keep up-to-date
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or call us on
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You can reduce the taste
and smell by:
• Filling an open jug of drinking water
and keeping it in the fridge.
• Leave lids off water containers to
allow chlorine to evaporate.
• Using a water filter. Options include
jugs with filters for drinking water right
through to whole house systems. Costs
vary depending on what you choose.
Filters are available to hardware
supplies stores or water
filter companies.
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Can chlorine affect existing health conditions?
Chlorine can be an irritant for an existing condition such as asthma
or eczema. If you feel your skin getting dry or itchy, use moisturiser after
having a shower or bath. If you notice increased skin irritation, asthma
symptoms or other symptoms – seek medical advice from your GP.
Caring for pets and fish
Treated water is safe for household pets such as cats and dogs to drink.
If you have fish in outside ponds you will need to either turn down in-coming water to an
absolute trickle (this dilutes the chlorine level to a safe amount for your fish), or fill up drums of
water and let them sit for at least 24 hours (the UV of the sun evaporates chlorine).
For fish tanks or bowls inside, fill up a container and let it sit for at least 24 hours, then only replace
1/3 of this water at a time with what is in the tank already. If you’re still worried, you can buy
de-chlorinating kits (sodium thiosulfate) at pet supplies stores.
Does chlorine cause cancer?
The International Agency for Cancer Research (IARC) does
not believe chlorinated water is either a probable, or even
possible, cause of cancer.
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How long will we be chlorinating
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Council has authorised the chlorination of
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Should longer be required, a further
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Experienced food operators
to open in new library
Food lovers and coffee connoisseurs are in for a treat
when the new central library, Tūranga, opens its doors
later this year.
The $92 million public library – set to become the
most modern in the southern hemisphere – will feature
an array of high-tech learning experiences, as well as
a new café and espresso bar split between its ground
and first floors.
The venues, both called Foundation, will be jointly
operated by The Catering Belle owner Ruth Trevella and
current part-owner of Linwood’s popular Under the Red
Verandah Amanda Heasley.
City council head of libraries and information Carolyn
Robertson said good food and coffee were another
reason for people to get excited about Tūranga’s
opening later this year.
“We’re very excited to have Ruth and Amanda on
board. They have significant local experience and a
shared vision for Tūranga as a people-first space, filled
with creativity, learning and new experiences.”
Ms Trevella said she and her team were looking
forward to Turanga opening.
“We see the café as an extension of the world-class
facility that Tūranga aims to be – a source of pride for
Christchurch, promoting the regeneration of our city. I
feel very privileged to be playing a part in that, and I’m
looking forward to offering residents and visitors a taste
of the best Canterbury has to offer.”
The five-storey facility, which is being built on the
corner of Cathedral Square and Gloucester St, will be
the largest public library in the South Island.
It will have a technology and innovation zone,
cafeteria, a 200-seat community arena, activity rooms,
an exhibition space, study spaces, meeting rooms, an
arts and crafts space, a video editing suite, music studio,
two outdoor terraces, and a children’s playground.
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Dining
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Khmer Cambodian Satay
Noodle House 128 Riccarton Rd
Food
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Service
There is food sorcery afoot in a
humble noodle house in Riccarton.
With steam rising around their faces,
two women deftly create, almost with
octopus arms, a multitude of dishes.
Make no mistake, there is magic
that comes out of this kitchen. The
source? An incredible broth added to
their soups.
Khmer Cambodian Satay Noodle
House is the epitome of food that
heals the soul. There is no pomp,
no ceremony, just some fluorescent
lights and a takeaway style menu
board where you order by number. Its
power comes from a simmering pot
of chickens, where every ounce of the
beautiful gelatinous flavour is
extracted from the bones to
create that broth.
We ordered rice paper
spring rolls to start, $8,
with satay chicken
noodle soup, $12 and
seafood chew kua teaw,
$14. Yes, that’s right you
can feed the family for
under $50 here.
Our food arrived within 10 minutes,
put down on our table with a quiet
smile and nod by the very same
woman who cooked it.
The spring rolls, with a
cheeky little fish sauce
concoction was in the
words of my lad, the
French fine dining
chef “[insert swear
word] unbelievably
good.” It danced upon
your tongue, perfectly
balanced, the sweet, sour,
salty and hot. There was a
little sauce left, so I sipped it like a
good wine.
But the satay noodle soup is
where the magic happens.
Taking that first spoonful is
like getting a big bosom
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you know the kind? When
some rotter is mean to
you at school and Grannie
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you struggle to breathe
from the breadth of her
bosom, you discover that everything
will be alright. The satay sauce is
mixed into that incredible broth and
forms a golden elixir, complete
with the rice noodles and bean
sprouts.
The seafood chew kua
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Though both our bellies
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didn’t until all the bowls were clean.
We went up to the counter, where
one of the women was quietly eating
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No, it is not somewhere you’ll go if
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HAPA reopens
in central city
HAPA has opened a new store in the BNZ Centre.
The design store which sells jewellery and other
handmade items is now open next to Wok It To Me.
It originally opened in Re:START after the February
22, 2011 earthquake. Owner Maureen Taane then
started a second store in The Tannery in 2015.
Shop window
voting open
Imagine a window with giant dancing
pompoms that swirl and shimmy in a
choreographed sequence of movement and
light. That is one of five fun ideas that could be
used to transform unused shop windows in the
city centre into fun attractions. The ideas have
been short-listed by a review panel after the
team behind the city council’s Enliven Places
Programme launched the ShoPOP initiative.
The two designs that receive the most votes on
the city council Facebook page will be created
from next month. Voting closes on Saturday.
Manor stars
in music video
Eliza’s Manor has starred in a new
spooky music video. Dunedin’s Kane
Strang has released the video for his
tune Not Quite, from his album Two
Hearts and No Brain. Strang stars in the
video as a lonesome ghost in the clip,
which was filmed in Eliza’s Manor, on
Bealey Ave. Strang said his crew were
staying in the hotel and as soon as he
was left alone in his room the lights
started flickering. There was a teddy
bear collection in the hallway, he said.
He plays a nosy ghost eating the other
guests food and reading their letters.
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Most bottles are 700ml, but some are
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White House
Black rebrands
A Halswell favourite has rebranded into a Vietnamese restaurant.
White House Black has recently been transformed into Hoi An
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dinner from 5pm-9pm. White House Black originally opened in
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Saturday, 10am-2pm, New
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Sunday, 9am-2pm, Riccarton
Racecourse
THURSDAY, 9.30AM-
6.30PM
EXTREME
ENVIRONMENTS – FROM
THE ANTARCTIC TO SPACE
As part of ‘Techweek’,
ChristchurchNZ brings together
local, national and international
experts to help attendees
understand how exploration
in the Antarctic impacts on
exploration in space, and how
Christchurch and New Zealand
can leverage work under way in
both fields. Come and hear from
world-class speakers and see the
grand final of the inaugural NZ
Space Challenge, where regional
finalists pitch their Antarctic
navigation innovations to a panel
of national and international
judges. Free admission. For
more information, visit https://
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Addington Raceway,
75 Jack Hinton Drive,
Addington
FRIDAY, 9AM-5.30PM, AND
SATURDAY, 9AM-4PM
BOOK FAIR
Thousands of pre-loved quality
books of all types for only $2 or
6 for $10. Lovely children’s books
at the giveaway price of 4 for $2.
Plus jigsaws. wasjigs. DVDs, CDs,
sheet music and specially priced
books. There will be something
for everyone so don’t miss out.
The organisers encourage the use
of reusable bags so please try and
bring your own. Free admission.
St Christopher’s
Avonhead, 244 Avonhead
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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
7PM
RICHARD TILL’S COUNTRY
EATS FEATURING THE
EASTERN
Southern comfort food at its
finest. In a nod to traditional
southern cooking, United States
cafeteria comfort food and the
home of some of the world’s best
jazz and blues music, Richard Till
will serve up an authentic fried
chicken meal, accompanied by
great blues and country music
performed by The Eastern. Come
along just for the demonstration,
or stay and get the full experience
by dining in. Tickets sales with a
meal close tomorrow (if not sold
out prior).In keeping with the
home style of this event, seating
will be at shared tables. Select
your seat when buying your
ticket. For more information, visit
jazzandbluesfestival@gmail.com.
Lyttelton Arts Factory, 34
Oxford St, Lyttelton
SATURDAY, 7.30PM
THE LITTLE GEMS
PROJECT FOR
CHOLMONDELEY
Dig out your denim, put on
some sparkle and enjoy a night
of live entertainment, delicious
canapés, plenty of dancing, a
live auction and much, much
more. Cholmondeley believes
there is a diamond within all
of us. Please help them to bring
out the inner sparkle in every
precious Canterbury child. For
more information, get in touch
with Tanya Cooke at Tanya@
cholmondeley.org.nz or call 329
9832.
Sixty6 on Peterborough,
corner of Peterborough St
and Durham St North
SUNDAY, 4PM
THE SEXIEST MAN IN THE
WORLD: FRESH INK
Fresh Ink is a festival of three
curated readings of developing
plays. The final play in the series
is The Sexiest Man in the World,
written by Joe Musaphia. In this
story movie star, Chip Stone,
has returned home looking to
make amends with his brother,
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Brian, a struggling playwright.
But Brian isn’t buying it. Chip’s
arrival is wreaking havoc in an
environment that’s already a
pressure cooker as Chip captures
the attention of a string of
women, including Brian’s wife.
The Court Theatre,
Bernard St, Addington
MONDAY, 7PM
THE ADVENTURES
OF PRINCE ACHMED
– CANTERBURY FILM
SOCIETY
The oldest existing animated
feature, this enchanting film
explores the exotic tales of The
Arabian Nights to display the
transformative possibilities of
Reiniger’s delicate hand-cut
silhouette animation. Presented
in co-operation with the Goethe-
Institut NZ, this free screening is
open to non-members. Donations
welcome.
Christchurch Art Gallery,
Montreal St
MONDAY, 1.10-1.50PM
GREAT HALL LUNCHTIME
CONCERT SERIES
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SUNDAY, 1.30PM
BRASS ’N’ TARTAN
The Sumner Silver Band and
Christchurch City Pipe Band
present a concert of favourite pipe
and brass band music, including
Amazing Grace, Scotland the
Brave, Minstrel Boy and Hine E
Hine. Gold coin afternoon tea and
raffles. Tickets cost $10 and are
available from the Sumner and
Redcliffs pharmacies as well as
door sales.
St Albans Edgeware
Bowling Club, Forfar St
Hall door from noon on the
day of the concert. Adults cost
$15, friends of the Arts Centre
and Concerts for Christchurch
Foundation Trust are $10 and
students and children $5. For
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The Arts Centre of
Christchruch, 2 Worcester
Blvd
TUESDAY, 12.10–12.50PM
MUSIC IN OUR CITY:
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and students. To make a booking,
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minutes.No booking required,
meet at the front desk on the
ground floor. The Gallery is open
late until 9pm every Wednesday,
look out for great events, talks
and films, designed to give your
hump day a bit of a boost.
Christchurch Art Gallery
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the Cathedral Junction stop as you get on. Adults cost $25. For more
information, email jazzandbluesfestival@gmail.com.
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Birthday boy back in
top club rugby – he’s 49
STALWART PROP: Robbie Timo was called
upon to play premier grade rugby for
Sumner on his 49th birthday.
PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER
• By Gordon Findlater
ROBBIE TIMO celebrated his 49th birthday on
Saturday by turning back the clock – playing top
level club rugby.
Timo last played in the premier metro
competition in 2015, and was regarded as a
veteran even then.
After starting this season in the Sumner
Sharks masters team, he never thought he would
run out in a premier metro match again.
But that all changed last week when the Sumner
premier team called him up for their match against
Shirley on Saturday, to cover for injuries.
With about 15min remaining, the tight head
prop came on as a replacement and helped cement
Sumner’s 45-32 win. His
presence in the squad was
a talking point in the
pre-match build up.
“When Marty (coach
Martin Dodgson)
had us in the huddle
before the game, he
made mention of when
I brought up my 300th
game, which was in 2010.
He pointed at one guy and
said ‘how old were you’
and he said 11,” said Timo.
In recent years, he has coached a number
of under-16 and under-18 metro rep teams.
It’s now got to the point where he finds
himself playing against players he has
previously coached.
“A lot of them give me a second look when
they see me out there. I’m probably the only guy
that gets a handshake before the first scrum goes
down,” said Timo.
In total Timo has played more than 400 senior
games for Sumner across various divisions after
“A lot of them give me a
second look when they
see me out there. I’m
probably the only guy
that gets a handshake
before the first scrum
goes down.”
first joining the club in 1992.
It was his time with the club’s top team in the
2000s that he’s most fond of. He was part of the
team that was promoted from division three and
then division two in 2010 to establish Sumner in the
premier grade for the first time.
“My favourite memory is probably playing
alongside Razor [Scott Robertson] when we had a
div three final at Rugby Park against New Brighton.
It was a very tough game and at the end we
celebrated hard.”
The prop answered a resounding “yes” when
asked if he feels sore on Sunday mornings more
so than he did 30 years ago. But he says all is fixed
with a swim at 9.30am and a spa 20min later which
leaves him “good for the rest of the day and ready to
get back into it Monday.”
Timo, who is a teacher at Linwood
College, puts his ability to keep up
with players more than half his age
down to 5km stints on a rowing
machine before a weights session, and
a lot of walking.
In his early days, Timo spent stints
on the wing before moving to the
loose forwards. His first experience
playing at prop helped him realise
there was a need to step up his work
in the gym. “I like pushing a bit of tin around,” said
Timo.
“I remember the first time I propped. The scrum
went down, we did the scrum and then I went to
run but my legs couldn’t move. I thought jeepers, I
have to get used to this.”
As for any chances of turning out at premier level
when he hits 50. “No I think this will be the last
time I probably do that again. It’s a big ask; if I did
it, I would need to spend a lot of time training.”
Timo is likely to turn out for the division two side
against High School Old Boys at St Leonards Park.
Nel seeks greener pastures in Otago
Surplus of loose forward talent behind move
• By Gordon Findlater
THE MAN voted the best player
in club rugby last year is making
a move to Otago due to a surplus
of talent in Canterbury at loose
forward.
Dylan Nel, 25, completely
dominated the most valuable
player award in the Hawkins
metro premier competition in
2017, winning by the largest
margin in the award’s history.
The South African No 8
finished with 27 points – 11
ahead of his nearest rival.
He also finished as the leading
try-scorer in the competition
with 16 – four more than any
other player.
However, the Sumner loosie
struggled to gain match time
in the ITM Cup last year due to
the depth in his position, with
Canterbury boasting the likes of
Luke Whitelock, Matt Todd, Tom
Sanders, Jed Brown and Billy
Harmon.
“I didn’t really get my shot,”
said Nel. “It’s a shame because I
really like it here, but there are so
many good players in the Canterbury
team. I can understand why
I haven’t really got the chance.”
Nel signed a two-year professional
contract with Otago
after speaking with head coach
Ben Herring earlier in the year.
Herring, who was looking for a
strong ball carrying No 8, felt Nel
fitted the bill.
The plan was for Nel to make
the move south immediately.
However, he had one request.
“I told him I wanted to finish
another season with Sumner.
They’re like a family for me,” said
Nel.
Nel has been based with the
seaside club since making the
move from South Africa in 2015
to further his rugby development.
He rates the Christchurch
metro competition as a great
pathway towards becoming the
player he is today.
“It’s been massive. It’s got to be
the best club level comp in the
world. One week you’re playing
against Crusaders players and the
next against an All Black,” said
Nel.
Nel leaves for Dunedin in early
July. He may be met by a cooler
climate but it won’t put him off
continuing the lifestyle he’s established
since moving to Sumner.
“I hear they’ve got some good
surf beaches – I’ll just have to
take my wetsuit,” said Nel.
STRONG RUNNER: Dylan
Nel has signed a two-year
deal with Otago after
struggling for game time
with Canterbury.
PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER
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Cynical or just fed up?
IS IT A FAIR statement or have
I just become cynical when I say
that I truly believe there’s more
legitimacy and intrigue in club
rugby than Super Rugby?
Let’s start with the legitimacy
. . . the premier Christchurch
club competition has 12 teams
which play each other once. The
competition is then split into a
top and bottom six. The top six
sides play each other once more
to decide seedlings for the finals.
Your team’s regular season
consists of 16 rounds played
across 15 weeks . . .
Super Rugby used to work on a
formula very similar to this and
it went off without a hitch.
However, the powers that be
enhanced the competition by
increasing the number of teams
(currently 15 teams), which
are split across three unevenly
balanced conferences. This
allowed the Brumbies to secure
a home play-off berth in 2017
by finishing the season with six
wins and nine losses . . . let’s not
even mention the Crusaders
travelling to South Africa for the
final.
In terms of regular season
your team also plays 16 rounds
but is spread across 22 weeks.
Now let’s move to intrigue
. . . the balance of power in
the Christchurch competition
tends to fluctuate from year to
Top of the tables
Massetti Cup (rugby league)
P W D L PD Pts
Linwood Keas 6 6 0 0 116 12
Hornby Panthers 5 4 1 0 40 8
Northern Bulldogs 6 4 2 0 38 8
Halswell Hornets 6 3 3 0 0 6
Celebration Lions 6 2 4 0 -34 4
Papanui Tigers 6 2 4 0 -48 4
Aranui Eagles 5 1 4 0 -54 2
Riccarton Knights 6 1 5 0 -58 2
UC Championship
P W L D BP Pts
Christ’s 3 3 0 0 3 15
CBHS* 3 3 0 0 3 15
Marlborough Boys 3 2 1 0 3 11
Nelson College 2 2 1 0 2 10
Lincoln Combined 3 2 1 0 2 10
St Bede’s College 3 2 1 0 2 10
Rangiora High 3 2 1 0 0 8
SBHS 3 1 2 0 2 6
TBHS 3 1 2 0 2 6
St Thomas 3 1 2 0 2 6
Waimea Combined 3 1 2 0 2 6
St Andrew’s 3 1 2 0 1 5
Mid-Canterbury* 3 0 3 0 2 2
Aoraki Combined 3 0 3 0 0 0
*CBHS v Mid-Canterbury was played after
deadline yesterday.
Metro Premier Cup
P W L D Pts
Lincoln University 8 8 0 0 38
Christchurch 8 6 1 1 33
Sumner 8 6 2 0 32
New Brighton 8 6 1 1 30
Sydenham 8 6 2 0 30
University 8 4 4 0 23
CLUB LEGEND: Sydenham
hardman Reuben Harvey
played his 100th game for
the club on Saturday.
year and other than a couple of
championship candidate v tabledweller
meetings it can be hard
to predict.
THe only predictable downfall
One-eyed Cantab
Gordon Findlater
gordon.findlater@starmedia.kiwi
in recent years is the knowledge
that Lincoln University are likely
to be the team to beat – you can
also thank Super Rugby for that,
but that’s a conversation for
another day.
We should also mention
the Canterbury country
competition, which goes into the
final round-robin this weekend,
has the top four in one section
separated by just two points,
while the other section has five
teams battling for the two final
play-off spots.
Super Rugby has plenty of
intrigue. However, this is going
on the basis you’re watching
a New Zealand derby. Once
again we find ourselves looking
perplexed about the Hurricanes
being fourth in the overall
standings with 14 more points
than the Waratahs in third.
Of the 10 teams outside of the
New Zealand conference just
three teams have a better win to
loss ratio.
Is it just me or is time wearing
thin on how long I can take the
conference system seriously?
Burnside 8 4 4 0 21
HSOB 8 3 5 0 15
Marist Albion 8 2 6 0 11
Shirley 8 1 7 0 8
Linwood 8 1 7 0 7
Belfast 8 0 8 0 3
Mainland Premier League
P W D L GD Pts
Cashmere Tech 11 9 1 0 28 29
Coastal Spirit 11 7 1 3 12 22
Nelson Suburbs 11 6 3 2 11 21
Ferrymead Bays 11 6 2 3 11 20
Nomads 11 6 0 5 4 18
FC Twenty 11 3 1 7 -16 10
Selwyn United 11 0 3 8 -15 3
Universities 10 1 0 10 -35 3
Men’s premier hockey league
P W L D GD Pts
Harewood 5 5 0 0 9 15
Marist 5 2 1 2 4 8
Southern United 5 2 2 1 3 7
Carlton Redcliffs 5 2 2 1 3 7
University 5 2 2 1 -2 7
Fendalton Avon 5 2 2 1 -4 7
HSOB/Burnside 5 0 1 4 -1 4
Hornby Vipers 5 0 5 0 -12 0
Women’s premier hockey league
P W L D GD Pts
HSOB/Burnside 4 4 0 0 18 12
Carlton Redcliffs 4 3 1 0 9 9
Harewood 4 2 1 1 6 7
Marist 4 2 1 1 5 7
H and B Avon 5 1 3 1 -7 4
Hornby 4 0 3 2 -9 2
Southern 5 0 4 1 -22 1
Home ground title
hopes for Cashmere
CASHMERE Technical can win
their fifth Mainland Premier
League title in eight years on
their home turf this weekend.
On Saturday, they host Nelson
Suburbs at Garrick Park where
three points will secure the title.
With three rounds remaining
in the competition, Cashmere
are seven points clear of Coastal
Spirit in second. If Coastal fail
to win their match against FC
Twenty11 then a draw against
third-placed Nelson will also be
enough for Cashmere.
Cashmere travelled to Nelson
last month where they played
out a 2-2 draw.
The competition leaders
racked up their sixth straight
win when they brushed
aside FC Twenty 11 at the
Weekend action
• By Jacob Page
•Metro rugby
This weekend sees a topof-the-table
clash between
Lincoln and Christchurch at the
Christchurch Football Club. A
win for Lincoln would go a long
way to securing top spot given
their five-point advantage, while
victory for Christchurch would
add new spice to the season.
Sumner will look to solidify their
spot in the top four when they
host High School Old Boys. New
Brighton will travel to Sydenham
with both teams currently deadlocked
in fourth after Sydenham
celebrated Reuben Harvey’s
100th game with an easy win
over Burnside. In other games,
Burnside welcome Shirley and
Linwood travel to Belfast.
•Rugby league
Third-placed Northern
Bulldogs will be eager to
strengthen their play-off bid
when they welcome fifth-placed
Celebration Lions to Murphy
Park on Saturday. Linwood
will travel to Papanui eager to
maintain their unbeaten start to
the season, while Riccarton will
host Aranui in the battle to
avoid the wooden spoon.
Halswell will welcome Hornby
in the other game with all
matches scheduled to start at
3pm.
CLOSE:
Cashmere
Technical
need only
three points
to secure the
MPL title on
Saturday.
weekend. Tom Schwarz put
Cashmere ahead early on before
Conor Clarke levelled in the
13th-minute. Daniel Thoms
then replied immediately to
restore Cashmere’s lead. Lyle
Matthysen added a third before
Aaron Clapham scored from
the penalty spot. Matthysen
added two late goals to complete
his hat-trick.
After the final round of the
MPL next month the top five
teams will move onto the newlyreformed
South Island football
league.
•Other round 12 fixtures:
Universities v Ferrymead
Bays, Coastal Spirit v FC
Twenty11, Selwyn United v
Nomads United.
•Men’s hockey
The top four men’s hockey
teams play each other on
Saturday in round-robin action
Top-of-the-table Harewood
look to keep their unbeaten
CPL season alive when they
play third-placed Southern at
Marist Park Turf at 2.45pm.
Second-placed Marist will battle
fourth-placed Carlton/Redcliffs
at the Waimakariri Turf at
1.45pm. High School Old Boys
and Hornby will play each at the
same turf at 4.50pm. Fendalton/
Avon and University will look to
increase their playoff hopes when
they face each other at the Marist
Park Turf at 4.15pm.
•Women’s hockey
Fourth-placed Marist
will look to topple second-placed
Carlton Redcliffs in the latest
round of CPL women’s hockey
on Saturday. The two sides
will likely have the match of
the round at the Waimakariri
Turf at 12.15pm. Competition
leaders HSOB/Burnside will look
to consolidate top spot when
they face sixth-placed Hornby
at the same turf at 3.20pm.
Harewood, currently sitting
third on goal difference, will
look to change that when they
face cellar-dwellers Southern
at the Marist Park Turf at
1.15pm.
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• By Jacob Page
CHRIST’S COLLEGE will look
to remain undefeated in the
UC Championship when they
host an ever-evolving Lincoln
Combined side on Saturday.
Following wins over Shirley
Boys’ High School, St Thomas
and Mid Canterbury Combined
the highly-touted team will also
be looking to remain on a high
ahead of their annual college
match with Christchurch Boys’
High School next Thursday.
Fifth-placed Lincoln are fresh
off two home victories against
Shirley Boys’ High School and
Aoraki Combined. However, the
task of Christ’s at Upper will give
a true guide on whether or not
they can mount a push for the
top four this campaign.
Sixth-placed St Bede’s College,
fresh off a surprising 27-19 win
over Nelson College, face an early
test of their playoff credentials
when they travel to Blenheim to
play fourth-placed Marlborough
Boys’ College.
After beating St Bede’s in week
two, Rangiora High School will
face Nelson College at home,
with Nelson still sitting third
in spite of the shock loss last
weekend.
St Thomas of Canterbury and
POWERHOUSES: Christ’s College face Lincoln Combined
at home on Saturday.
PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER
St Andrew’s College will both
look to kick-start their campaigns
when they do battle.
St Thomas managed to score
26 points against CBHS which is
some cause for optimism.
Nelson’s Waimea Combined
will travel to Timaru to play
Aoraki Combined.
Round four fixtures:
Aoraki Combined v
Waimea Combined, 11am,
Roncalli College; Christ’s
College v Lincoln Combined,
noon, Christ’s College;
Marlborough Boys’ College
v St Bede’s, noon, MBC;
Timaru Boys’ High v SBHS,
noon, TBHS; Rangiora High
v Nelson College, noon,
Rangiora High; St Thomas v
STAC, 2.45pm, St Thomas.
in brief
Red Devils start
ice hockey season
The Canterbury Red Devils
begin their national ice hockey
league campaign this weekend
with a trip to Auckland to
play the Botany Swarm. The
Red Devils finished their
pre-season programme at the
weekend with two wins over
the Dunedin Thunder. After
making five consecutive finals
appearances from 2012-2016,
the Red Devil’s won just two of
their eight games last year. The
team will be looking to bounce
back and has been boosted by
four international imports,
including Ukrainian defender
Vsevolod Tolstushko.
Canterbury winners
at basketball awards
Canterbury players, coaches
and administrators were among
the winners at the Basketball
New Zealand Awards in
Wellington at the weekend.
Paula Wilkinson was awarded
the Cedric Cudby volunteer
award in recognition of more
than 50 years involvement as
a player, coach, referee and
administrator. Canterbury
Wildcats coach Lori McDaniel
won the Carolyn Grey
female coach of the year for
the second season running.
Former Christchurch Boys’
High student Quinn Clinton
won the male junior player
of the year. John Grocott was
acknowledged for 50 years of
service to basketball with a
long service award. Former Tall
Ferns coach Kennedy Kereama
was given the Zena Gay
memorial award.
School surf
champs crowned
St Bede’s College struck triple
gold in the Canterbury surf
scholastic championships at
New Brighton Beach last week.
Riley Gibson, under-18; Neko
Tohiariki, under-16; and Caspar
McCormick, longboarding,
all won titles. Rangiora High’s
Tegen Bishop won the girls
mixed-age final with some
powerful turns, while Papanui
High’s Jai Oakley won the
under-14 boys title.
More juniors playing
country cricket
The Canterbury Country
Cricket Association has
reported a 77 per cent growth
in junior players over the past
three years. At the end of the
2017/18 season there were 115
junior teams, compared to
the 65 in 2014/15.
Now’s the
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Did you know that all boats on Canterbury
waterways including jet skis now need an
identifying number or name on each side
of the hull?
It’s like a number plate for your vessel and it’s
one way we’re working towards making the water
safer for everyone. There are a few exceptions,
so it pays to check if your vessel needs one.
Now is the perfect time to get it sorted
before next summer.
You can find out how to do it yourself at
ecan.govt.nz/navsafety
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Bennett unloads after Napa’s reprieve
WAYNE BENNETT has
launched a fiery tirade at the
NRL over the match review
committee’s failure to charge
Dylan Napa, accusing the game
of having an anti-Brisbane bias.
The Broncos coach unloaded
on the game’s governing body
after prop Korbin Sims underwent
surgery on a broken jaw following
a head-to-head collision
with Napa during Friday’s win
over the Sydney Roosters, AAP
reported. Napa was sin-binned
for leading with his head in a
tackle, a decision that was criticised
by Roosters coach Trent
Robinson.
The committee declined to
charge Napa on Saturday, leaving
him free to turn out for Queensland
in State of Origin I.
However, a fuming Bennett
lodged a complaint with the
NRL claiming it had failed in its
duty of care.
“Why hasn’t the game made
Napa accountable?” Bennett told
News Corp.
“I know there will be a
s***fight coming my way but I’m
not backing away from it.
“I am not going to watch my
players get broken jaws and
remain silent.
“When you go before the
judiciary, they will ask the player
‘what was your duty of care?’
“Where is Napa’s duty
of care?”, he told AAP. But
Robinson claimed the collision
was a regrettable accident after
Sims stepped late to avoid Napa.
Bennett hit back saying Napa
was reckless in the way he went
into the tackle with his arms
out-stretched and with his head
out front.
He accused the committee of
inconsistency, pointing to Sam
Thaiday’s suspension for wrenching
the hand of Melbourne’s
Jesse Bromwich last year. “There
is a bias against the Broncos,” he
said.
“We won a game we weren’t
supposed to win so that would
have pissed off the Roosters even
more.
“Last year, Sam pulled Jesse
Bromwich’s finger. He was found
guilty for contrary conduct.
“Are you telling me a finger
pull is worse than Napa breaking
Sims’ jaw with a reckless tackle?”
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Bridge signs long-term deal with Crusaders
CRUSADERS speedster George
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It has been a meteoric rise
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I’VE LONG regarded
BMW’s M3 as the ultimate
sports sedan.
It’s always been on my
wish list, but at around
$160,000 I know it’s just a
dream to own one.
Regular readers will
know I’m a huge sport
sedan fan and I have many
fond memories of each M3
drive I’ve had.
Of course, M represents
a stable of cars M4, M5
and M6 are also popular
for those who want extra
performance from a BMW
purchase.
While those four models
are prohibitive for
my budget, there is one
M-series car which you
could describe as affordable
at $117k – the M2.
However, the M2 isn’t a
sports sedan, but it may
as well be. It’s a two-door
coupe concept, and for all
other reasons it is a performance
car true to the M
brand, and features all of
the ingredients that make
for blistering performance.
Under the bonnet sits a
turbocharged six-cylinder
engine of 2979cc. Its inline
design encapsulates all of
what has made the M3,
and others, sought after
performance models.
BMW rates it at 272kW
and 500Nm and it sits traditionally,
longitudinally
under the bonnet and
drives the rear wheels.
The power outputs are
dynamic, not only are
they high, but they are
also developed at usable
points of the rev band;
peak power comes in
at 6500rpm, but that is
almost met by an unfaltering
flow of torque
energy from 1400rpm to
5560rpm.
Add all those figures
together and you get the
speed indicative of M
models, a standstill to
100km/h time of 4.5sec
can be expected, and it will
force a highway overtake
of 3.8sec to make 120km/h
from 80km/h. BMW also
claims a 250km/h governed
top speed.
Not only is its pace
quick, the engine delivers
with a howl and a shriek
that is reminiscent and
characteristic of the inline
sixes BMW has carved out
a reputation for over the
years.
Inline engines develop a
lot of natural torque, and if
you add in the turbo boost
there’s no lag nor points
where the engine doesn’t
BMW M2: Affordable performance car at $117k.
want to deliver.
I took the evaluation
car through the twisty
pieces of road between the
two main river gorges –
Waimakariri and Rakaia
– as you force acceleration
from corner to corner the
M2 uses its mid-range
strength to provide a solid
feeling of exhilaration.
Power is delivered
through a seven-speed
dual clutch transmission.
Don’t let its name fool you,
it operates more like an
automatic than a manual,
there are only two foot
pedals.
• Price – BMW M2,
$117,050
• Dimensions –
Length, 4468mm;
width, 1854mm;
height, 1410mm
• Configuration – Sixcylinder,
rear-wheeldrive,
2979cc, 272kW,
500Nm, seven-speed
automatic.
• Performance –
0-100km/h, 4.3sec
• Fuel usage –
7.9l/100km
However, the point is it
is a quick-shifting gearbox
and it will change ratios at
the blink of an eye, there
are steering wheel-mounted
paddles or sequential
shifting through the main
lever, but even with a
hands-off approach, the
engine/gearbox management
systems are always
activated so that performance
on an open road
burst is the main priority.
Providing the grip are
beautiful 19in Michelin
Pilot performance tyres
(245/35 and 265/35) and
they have prodigious
grip. Traction control
obviously keeps grip well
maintained, but there is a
playfulness within the system
that offers a slight tailhappy
response if you use
vigorous throttle pressure
mid-corner.
It must be noted, too,
that the M2 has a trick rear
differential. Electronicallycontrolled,
it manages the
torque output to distribute
drive between the two rear
wheels so that the wheel
most likely to glean grip
will receive the appropriate
amount of power.
When it comes to slowing
down for the next
corner, there’s solid reassurance
from performance
brakes which have strong
pedal feel and retardation.
The mechanicals are
what you would expect
from BMW’s performance
arm, and they all combine
to provide a feisty drive
and one which is always
memorable.
However, it must also be
remembered that BMW
prides itself of luxury and
functionality. The wee M2
isn’t a big car at 4.5m, but
it equips itself well inside
with beautiful appointments
and a host of kit to
keep all occupants happy.
And while the evaluation
car was almost basic
spec, its $117,050 price
tag is most affordable. It
provides a bang-for-buck
experience, along with a
cabin which reeks of quality.
It’s sporty inside, but
once you are seated it
looks after the body with
amazing seats and a driving
position that oozes
comfort. Bearing in mind
that rear seat occupants
are limited to two, it’s a
bit of fiddle accessing that
area over the front seats.
That aside, it’s a small
price to pay for a true
performance champion.
It ticks all the boxes in
my list of desirable motor
cars. I am saving for an
M2, but it may take a few
years given that I’m about
to draw down on my pension.
2009 niSSan dualiS
2.0, auto, alloys, ABS, twin airbags.
$14,990
Plus orC $300 Cash Price $15,290
2017 FORD ECO-SPORT
‘Titanium’ 1.5 litre, Multiple Airbags, Air
Con, CD Player, Cruise, ABS Brakes, Low
Mileage. "Top of the Range Titanium"
$23,790
2007 MAzDA CX-7
2.3L, Auto, 54,543km, 4WD, Air Cond, ABS, Alloys,
Car Stereo, Central Locking, Climate Control, Electric
Mirrors & Windows, Power Steering, Remote
Locking.
$18,995
Yours for the Long Run!
plUS
REGiStRAtioN
2006 MINI COOPER
$12,999 With OffER $10,999
Black body kit and wheel arches, 15" alloys,
features a 1.6 litre engine with 5 speed manual
trans, keyless entry, rear wiper, A/C, ABS, T/C and
airbags, will sell quickly!
Value Cars
2004 Audi Allroad 2.7 T QUATTRO
2.7 litre V6 turbo, auto, climate air, cruise,
heated leather seats, parking sensors, alloys.
123 SEAVIEW ROAD, NEW BRIGHTON | Phone: 388 9703
www.storermotors.co.nz
QUALITY TRADE-IN SPECIALS
$5,999
Inch Quality
European
2009 honda CiviC
1.8, auto, alloys, ABS, twin airbags.
$8,990
275 Colombo St, Christchurch.
Cnr Colombo & Milton Sts. Ph: 337 9629.
2017 FORD TERRITORY SZ2
‘Titanium’ 2.7 T.Diesel, 6 spd Tiptronic,
7x Leather Seats, Cruise, DVD Player, GPS
Sat/Nav. "Ideal Family Size SUV"
$49,990
www.avoncityford.co.nz
2009 SuzukI SPLASh
1.2L, Auto, 51,870km, 5 Door, Air Cond, ABS Brakes,
Air Bag(s), Car Stereo, Central Locking, Electric
Mirrors, Electric Seats, Power Steering, Remote
Locking.
$11,995
plUS
REGiStRAtioN
2011 TOYOTA fiELDER
$10,999 With OffER $8,999
Features a peppy 1.5 litre engine with automatic
trans, looks smart in black pearl with 15” alloys,
black interior, keyless entry, rear wiper, A/C, ABS
and airbags, great vehicle and great buying!
www.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz
Registration is for 6 months of $301
$8,999
2002 Audi Allroad 2.7 T QUATTRO
2.7 litre turbo, heated leather seats, all electrics,
cruise, alloys, tow bar, 131,500kms, new cambelt.
2006 Subaru foreSter
2.0 auto, alloys, ABS, twin airbags.
$10,990
Plus orC $300 Cash Price $11,290
2013 FORD MONDEO LX S/W
2.0 T.Diesel, 17” XR Style Alloys, Air Con,
CD Player, Tints, NZ New, ABS Brakes.
"Full Service History from Us"
$17,490
Cnr Main South & Epsom Rd
Sockburn, Christchurch
0800 655 551
2009 SuBARu LEgACy B4 AWD
2.5L, Auto, 54,153km, 4 Dr, 4WD, Air Cond, ABS, Air
Bag(s), Alloys, Car Stereo, Central Locking, Climate
Control, Electric Mirrors & Windows, Power Steering,
Remote Lock.
$14,995
plUS
REGiStRAtioN
2008 TOYOTA PREvia
$10,999 With OffER $8,999
NZ new, 8 seater Previa, 2.4 litre engine with
tiptronic trans, twin sliding side doors, cruise
control, dual zone climate A/C, child seat anchor
points, driving lights, ABS and airbags.
32 Moorhouse Ave
Christchurch
03 366 7768
ToyoTa Hiace HigH Roof
10 SeaTeR
2.7 litre petrol, dual air conditioning,
factory 10 seater coach,
rear captain's seats.
NOW $25,990
68 WilliAMS 321 High StREEt, Street, KAiApoi Rangiora
- FREEpHoNE mbmotors@vodafone.co.nz
(03) 420 4207
1055 Main North 03 423 Rd, 3287 Chaney’s or 027 Cnr, 211 Belfast 1158
$5,990
1996 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 V8
1 NZ Owner, roof racks, very tidy, tow bar,
low kms, very tidy, be quick for ski season.
541 Moorhouse Ave
Christchurch
Ph 03 3799529 or 0274366076
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AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONALS
The Star
Poor maintenance
destroys
pistons
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.
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 offstreet
parking available.
Diesel Doctor
288 Lincoln Rd,
Addington
4wd
repAirs &
servicing
Diesel
The diesel professionals specialising in
All work
guArAnteed
288 Lincoln Road
(opp ANZ)
Ph: 338 8884
www.dieseldoctor.co.nz
Diagnostic
Testing
Starters
Alternators
Wiring
Alarms:
Insurance
Approved
ROSES
AUTO ELECTRICAL
Fuel Injection
Repairs
ABS
Airbags
Batteries
Spare Parts
Free Check &
Assessment
518 Cranford Street, Papanui
P: 03 352 5090 A/H Aaron: 0274 350 908
E: roses-a-e@vodafone.co.nz
WOF
$45 .00
• Courtesy cars • Oil changes
• Full mechanical repairs
• Brake & clutch repairs
• Transmission flush service
• Tyres & batteries
• Petrol & diesel servicing
Fitzgerald Motors
PHONE 03 349 7813
We’ve shifted now located at Unit 8,193 Waterloo Road, Hornby
(6 doors down from our old site)
NEW
LOCATION
95 Gasson St
The Automotive Lamp Specialists
New and Used Lamps for Cars, Trucks,
Vans, 4WD and Motorhomes
PH 0800 225 483 | 95 Gasson Street, CHRISTCHURCH
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Competitive
pricing from
$1498 per sq.m
www.homesbyparklane.co.nz
Standout Homes for
an Outstanding Price
New Showhome
6 Craig Thompson Drive,
Flemington, Lincoln
Wednesday to Sunday
12pm - 4pm
Office & Showhome
2 Harvard Avenue,
Wigram, Christchurch
Monday to Friday
9am - 5pm
(03) 341 3000 or 029 201 2453
Registered Master Builders House of the Year 2017
Gold Award Winning Builder
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Guide
Homes by Parklane
“Standout Homes for an Outstanding Price”
Two New Display Homes Now Open...
Jennian Homes Canterbury North have two new Display Homes that are now open.
With their outstanding features and functional design, they are sure to impress.
7 Lemonwood Drive, Faringdon, Rolleston
Open: Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 4pm
Jennian Homes Canterbury North
212 Main South Road, Sockburn
P 03 741 1436 E canterburynorth@jennian.co.nz
jennian.co.nz
9 Westpark Boulevard, Rangiora
Open: Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 4pm
At Jennian Homes Canterbury North we pride ourselves on delivering the home you’ve
always wanted. So, what are you waiting for? Come on over and see for yourself what life
could be like in a Jennian Home.
To promote
your
Showhome
Contact Elaine Moon
Phone (03) 364 7436
elaine.moon@starmedia.kiwi
Flemington, Lincoln
6 Craig Thompson Drive
Wed to Sun 12pm - 4pm
Wigram
2 Harvard Avenue
Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
Master Builders House of the Year 2017
Gold Reserve Award Winning Showhome
(03) 341 3000 or 029 201 2453
www.homesbyparklane.co.nz
Jennian Homes - Canterbury North
Rolleston
7 Lemonwood Drive, Faringdon
Wed to Sun 12pm-4pm
Rangiora
9 Westpark Boulevard
Wed to Sun 12pm - 4pm
www.jennian.co.nz
David Reid Homes
Casebrook
New Showhome coming soon!
2 Glenturret Drive
Prebbleton
80 Farthing Drive - opening soon
Ph Shane 021 392 995
or Krystal 021 335 707
www.davidreidhomes.co.nz
Hybrid Homes-Architectural
Eco Homes
ARCHITECTURAL ECO HOMES
Building architectural
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We’ll design and build a home that’s right for you. Starting from just $2,600 a sqm!
• Free architectural concept plans (conditions apply) • Price guarantee, right from the start
• No obligation • We’ll work with you to ensure your ideas come to life within your budget.
Visit our showhome at 162 Richmond Hill Rd, Sumner.
Open the first Saturday of each month from 11am-2pm.
hybridhomes.co.nz ekohome.co.nz
Sumner
162 Richmond Hill Rd, Sumner
Open home first Saturday of each
month, 11-2pm.
www.hybridhomes.co.nz
thE
showhomE
guidE
Contact Elaine: (03) 364 7436
elaine.moon@starmedia.kiwi
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FOR
SALE
Hei Hei: 1/8 Glenleith Lane
Priced to sell: : We are looking for an offer.
A great first home or high yield investment.
Solid 1990’s townhouse on safe TC1 land. 2
dble bdrms, open plan living. Super Sunny.
Single garage plus extra parking.
Offers over $279,000 (RV $295,000)
Open Sun 12-12.30 pm
Ref: www.remax.co.nz/RMI10546
NEW LISTING
Swannanoa: 14 Braeburn Cres
More than just a section – URGENT SALE
REQUIRED: $299,000
Included in section is 5,378m2 Stonewood
Homes consented plans. Driveway
crossing. Side and rear painted (black)
paling fencing. Gooms landscape plan. Over
$70,000 of completed Gooms landscaping.
Irrigation system. 2 x 20,000 water tanks.
Easy walk to the Mandeville Sports Centre.
Mandeville Village, 800 metres away
(SuperValue Supermarket, Child Care
Centre, Beauty Salon and a variety of
hospitality). A 10 minute drive will take you
to schools at Rangiora or Kaiapoi. 25 mins
to Christchurch Airport or 30 mins to
central Christchurch.
Ref: www.remax.co.nz/RMI10555
MORE PROPERTIES
ARE URGENTLY NEEDED!
Do you know
the current
value of
your home?
Find out,
call Trish
now for a
free appraisal.
Trish Lawrence
ph 0800 874 745
INITIAL REALTY LTD
Appears every week in
For more information:
Mike Fulham
P 364 7406
E mike@christchurchstar.co.nz
Licensed Agent
REAA 2008
NEW LISTINGS
They might be in locations that
offer cheaper land, larger houses, or
convenience to work or school.
You may have visited show homes
and open homes becoming confused,
overwhelmed or swept away with
emotional factors like having everything
new, or extra features such as three car
garaging.
To be happy with your choice, list the
features that you need, considering:
• Family space – Is there room for
the children to play indoors and for
television and entertainment units?
Should this be open plan or separated?
• Kitchen – What needs to be in your kitchen?
How serious are you about a butler’s pantry?
Is it a whim or something that offers a
practical solution to the way you use your
kitchen?
• Bedroom sizes – What are optimum sizes?
Smaller bedrooms may translate to slightly
lower building costs while extra space can
be useful. When looking at existing homes,
consider whether the size of each bedroom is
sufficient.
• Garaging – A standard double garage once
two cars are parked there offers little space
for the toys. What toys do you have and could
they live with the lawnmower in a garden
shed, a cheaper option to three car garaging?
If the budget allows and a larger garage with
workshop is important, make it a selection
priority.
• Size of land – Lifestyle properties offer space
for children, pets, hobbies, an expansive
garden and perhaps a home-run business
but they require
work so are not
for everyone and
a compact section
might be more
sensible if a tight
budget or busy
lifestyle.
• Bathrooms –
Second and third
bathrooms are
great in homes
with teenagers
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Advertising Feature
Looking for a property
– what really counts?
You are in the market for a new property, scrolling the Internet,
examining properties for sale and zeroing in on those with potential.
and a wet shower room is ideal for young
children. A bath might be fashionable though
is often not used and its absence could mean a
more spacious bathroom.
• Laundry – Would a laundry in the garage do
the job?
• Storage – How much storage do you need?
Weigh up what can truly be stored in the
garage once vehicles are in, a preference in
winter. Garages vary in size so check the size
to ensure your vehicles will fit. Look also at
where else the house offers storage capacity
such as in hall cupboards, a large hot water
cylinder cupboard, wardrobes (check their
width and depth), walk-in robe, attic storage
trusses, as well as the potential for hooks and
shelving in the garage for bikes, tools, garden
equipment and even kayaks.
• Off-street parking – How many vehicles can
be parked on the driveway? Will this space be
sufficient?
• Garden - Is there sufficient space for your
children to play or for entertaining?
A checklist will allow you to determine what will
suit your needs, the
point of the exercise,
saving you time
looking at properties
or potential house
designs while assisting
you to decide whether
to buy a new or
existing home with
both options having
advantages and
disadvantages.
SALE BY DEADLINES CLOSING
Your
Earthquake
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home!
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selling your “As is Where is” home.
We have sold over
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homes and we have
a huge database of
qualified buyers.
Phil & Holly Jones
Ph 03-382-2230
Phil 027 435 7711
Holly 027 222 0220
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Licensed (REAA 2008) Results Realty Ltd
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Christchurch
We have achieved
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property
HALSWELL
Front Unit
2 Dble Bedrooms
This is a secure front
property, permanent
materials, across
from Halswell School,
close to buses, library,
healthcare and shops,
in a great location 15
minutes from central
Christchurch
Contact Brian Davidson
(03) 322 8739 or
021 0293 6712
Oamaru
8809397AA
SPACE FOR THE FAMILY
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
IMMACULATE ON LYNN
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LIVING THE DREAM JUST GOT REAL!
Price: SBD BEO $299,000
Price: Price on Application
Price: SBD BEO $239,000
Price: SBD BEO $549,000
Price: SBD BEO $975,000
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Board
HORNBY AREA Board
offered for mature working
male. Good meals. $230
p/w. Ph Ivan 021 263 0745
Building Supplies
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Caravans, Motorhomes
& Traliers
CARAVAN Wanted to
buy. Up to $5000 cash
today 027 488-5284.
Cars
$8,001 - $12,000
TOYOTA Altezza Gita
2001. 3 ltr, 94,000 kms,
excel cond. $8000ono. Ph
Westport 03 789-6317
Cars
$4,001 - $8,000
MITSUBISHI 380 SX,
2007. Red, $8,000 paint,
3.8 V6, 40mpg, spoiler,
17” alloys. Was $18,000
now $7995 , ph 352 5963
TOYOTA Vitz / Passo,
2009 low kms, black
metalic, 5 dr hatch, $5500
trade in finance, ph 027
555 1249
VOLVO 5dr wagon 2006,
new cond, $5,500 will
trade finance avail , ph 027
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Church Notices
SYDENHAM CHRISTIAN
SPIRITUAL CHURCH
Sydenham
Community Centre
23/25 Hutcheson St
Address
Carol
Clairvoyance
Carol
Sunday 7pm
All Welcome
Phone 349-9749
Church Notices
NEW AGE CHRISTIAN
SPIRITUAL CENTRE
Grafton Street
Sunday 7pm
Address:
Andy
Clairvoyance:
Andy
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
APPLE MAC, iPAD,
iPHONE, iWATCH
SeniorNet Mac offers
people over 50yrs of age,
courses, workshop tuition
by arrangement. Open
day every Friday morning
9.30-11.45am at 41 Essex
St. For information phone
Allan 352-4950 or email
mac.seniornet@gmail.com
ME/CFS Group
(Canterbury) Inc.
Monthly Support Meeting,
Wednesday 30th May at
1.30 - 3.30pm, Abberly
Park Hall, 15 Abberley
Cres St Albans. Gluten free
afternoon tea provided,
please bring own cup.
Further information ph 03
365 5887 Txt 020 4068
6002
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NOW AVAILABLE FROM
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or Phone Martin 0276 942 007
for delivery options
For Sale
GARDEN SHED New,
NZ made. 1.5 x 1.1 mtr
colour steel, delivered &
assembled + wooden floor.
$220. Ph 021 266 3578
ADD SOME
COLOUR
TO YOUR ADVERT!
For Sale
GARDEN SHED New,
NZ made. 1.5 x 1.1 mtr
colour steel, delivered &
assembled + wooden floor.
$220. Ph 021 266 3578
Funeral Directors
Non-Service Cremation $2,050
Just Funerals, a family owned and
operated company with qualified,
registered and experienced staff.
Other services also
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Garage Sales
AVONHEAD 68 Withells
Rd, Sat 9am - 2pm. H/hold
items, ladies clothing &
tools.
Gardening
& Supplies
TREE & HEDGE
SERVICES
• Trees removed
• Trees pruned
• Storm damage
• Hedges trimmed
• Free quotes
Ph Justin
021 221 4344
Gardening
& Supplies
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.
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MALE Masseur, relax
massage, waxing for men,
8am-8pm ph 027 723 5756
Personals
ADAM seeke Eve living
in Avonhead area, ph 027
659 4425
GENT in NW area seeks
slim lady for company ph
03 358 3634
Real Estate
TOWNHOUSE
WANTED
House or Townhouse
wanted in Girls High/Boys
High zone.
3 bedrooms two toilets/
bathrooms
Looking for my Mum to
move closer to us
Cash buyer, up to 550k.
Please phone 021 372 479
Sports Equipment
TREADMILL.
Sole F60, near new.Cost
$2500, sell $1800 ono..Ph
342 5792 or 0276 425792
To Let
RENT ME!
Ideal as an extra
bedroom or office.
no bond required
Fully insulated and double glazed for warmth.
Three convenient sizes from $70 a week:
Standard 3.6m x 2.4m
Large 4.2m x 2.4m | Xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m
To Let
CARAVAN RENTAL.
Long term CHCH. Rent
ot own option avail. Ph
9421900 or 021 02779849.
www.habitatcaravans.
co.nz
HORNBY NEW
HOUSING PROJECT - 29
Lesley Keast Place. The
Housing Plus Charitable
Foundation is building
8, two bedroom units for
people with emotional or
social need who would
benefit from a safe,
secure environment with
low level support. The
Trust will be tenanting
with 2 people per unit for
July occupancy. Contact
Margaret Willis Ph 021
024 32182 or Email
margaret@hpcf.co.nz
LINWOOD Bedsit room,
part furn, quiet. Share
LANDSCAPE GARDEN
PROFESSIONAL
Qualified Horticulturist,
offering expert, garden
makeovers, design and
landscaping, for free
quotes call Bryce 027 688-
8196 or 0508 242-733
PETE’S GARDENING
SERVICE Gardening,
rubbish removal, cleanups,
expert pruning, hedge
trimming, tree cutting, kitchen./bthrm. OSP.
good rates, no job too big $160p/w. Ph 027 374 9668
or too small, half the price
of a franchise, ph 027 551
4118
Tools & Machinery
Handy Person
TOOLS, Garden garage,
Services saw benches, Lathes. Cash
buyer Phone 355-2045
Adelaide and Murray River
Departs 25th July 2018
12 days including 5 nights on the Murray
$5250pp twin share
Hokianga and Far North
Departs 21st September 2018
8 days - $2250.00 pp twin share
Tasmania
Departs 30th October 2018
12 days - $4900.00 pp twin share
Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886
www.reidtours.com
Visit our website
www.justcabins.co.nz
for display cabin locations
www.justcabins.co.nz
Trades & Services
NO BOUNDARIES
FURNITURE
Restoration, Repairs,
Custom Build,
Design, Residential,
Commercial.
Ph 322-5677
or 021 181 5686
www.noboundariesfurniture.co.nz
RENOVATION
SPECIALISTS
New Building • Tiling
Project Management
DOHERTY
BUILDERS LTD
PHONE:
027 224 2831
PLUMBER
A Top Plumbing
job complete at a
fair price, prompt
service, all work
guaranteed
Phone Brian
960-7673 or
021-112-3492
Tours
MFC4510
Trades & Services
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
• 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.
Trades & Services
Trades & Services
DI’S CARPET
BINDING
Have your
carpet
off-cuts
bound
124 Halswell Junction
Rd, Halswell
ph 322 1103
M 027 586 4830
Hours Mon - Fri
9.30am - 5.00pm
CONCRETE CUTTING
Affordable Concrete
Cutting with Quality, and
removal work. Free quote.
No job to small. Phone 027
442-2219, Fax 359-6052
a/h 359- 4605
ELECTRICIAN
Prompt & reliable
registered electrician with
24 years experience for all
residential and commercial
work, new housing and
switch board replacements
Phone Chris 027 516 0669
ELECTRICIAN
Available, 30 years
experience, immediate
start, competitive rate,
ph Brian 027 433 9548
ELECTRICIAN
Registered, electrical
installation and repairs,
Gorbie Electrical, ph 021
026 73375 or 03 322 4209
ELECTRICIAN
All types of domestic
& commercial work
undertaken, new housing,
alterations,extensions,
ranges, security lights,
quick response, efficient
service,free quotes, city
-wide. No call out fee. Call
Pat Barrett 03 359 2087/
027 7331384.
ELECTRICIAN
Registered.
Domestic & Commercial.
installations. All areas
covered. Ph 021 058 1 644
Looking for an
electrician?
• Residential, Domestic
& Commercial
• Repairs, Maintenance
• Fault finding
• New housing
• Competitive rates
• Free quotes
• Full & Partial Rewiring
• Test & Tagging
• Security Cameras
• LED Lighting Upgrades
BUILDER QUALIfIED
Call 022 643 6450
50 yrs exp. Bathrooms,
Email admin@totalelectric.co.nz
Kitchens, Renovations,
After Hours 347 3313
Repairs & Extensions
Free quotes. Discount for
pensioners. Ph Mike 03
Trades & Services
980 9771 or 027 2266 930 fENCING
BUILDER
25 yrs exp. Fencing, all
Exp in all aspects of styles & gates. Ph Mark
building works, home 0273 313 223
renovations & extensions, fENCING
property repairs. Free Quality timber fencing -
quote. Ph Stuart 0274 gates & repairs, ph Ryan
661058
027 951 8892
CARPET & VINyL fINNS INTERIOR
LAyING
PLASTERING &
50 Yrs exp Repairs, PAINTING
uplifting, relaying, small job specialists,
restretching, E mail holes,cracks,skim
jflattery@xtra.co.nz coating.27 yrs exp.
ph John on 0800 003 181 Ph 022 0874351
or 027 2407416
GARDENING
CARPETLAyER
All jobs considered.
35yrs experience. Special Qualified, experienced
rates for seniors. Prompt female horticulturalist. Ph
service. Ph 021 263 7209 Devon 0220 413 414
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The Star
Your local guide to our
Trusted Tradesmen & Professionals
To advertise:
Phone 379 1100 or email
star.class@starmedia.kiwi
ARCHGOLA
automotive
BUILDER
Builder
Enjoy outdoor living all year round
• House, deck, carport & window canopy etc
• Warm & dry in winter
• UV protection for summer
• Customised & Tailored
• Café curtains fitted
• 5 year warranty
15 months
INTEREST FREE
Normal lending criteria apply
Chris Thorndycroft
Grant Stewart
Ph 0508 272 446 | www.archgola.co.nz
PrEmIum
TyrEs & AuTO
10% discount with this ad
tWO LOCAtiONS!
222 LINWOOD AVE (Beside Burger King)
245 DyErs rOAD (Cnr Wickham St)
Travlon
Coachlines
• Vehicle servicing from $75
• Punctures only $25 for most vehicles
• Brake pads from only $110
• New & secondhand tyres on sale now
• WOFs • Lubes • Alignments
CALL NOW! HOURS:
MON - FRi
8am - 5pm
(03) 380 50 20
SAtURdAy
9am - 2pm
(Linwood)
From new builds to small home alterations, we
specialise in turning your dream home ideas into reality.
Call the name you can trust!
Ph 377 0034
www.dimocks.net.nz
Building & roofing
log fire inSTAllATionS
• Bricklaying & Blocklaying
(30 yrs experience)
logfires
• log fire installation & maintenance
• chimney cleaning
• standard logfire installations $600 + gsT +
permit + parts if applicable
• My scaffolding no charge
fencing
• Brick, block, timber or any combination
roofing repairs
• concrete tile, metal chip tile, corrugated iron
landscape Builds
• retaining walls, decks, BBQs, planter boxes
Jim gardner Trade services
Member NZ Home Heating Association
ph 03 343 4044 or 0274 375 619
email teamgardner@xtra.co.nz
BUILDING SUPPLIES
25%
OFF
acm
panels
600mm by
2200mm
Was $20
Now $15 per panel
MUSGROVES
25%
OFF
denim blue
ranchsliders
2.4m high
Was $1,595
Now $1,195 each
3 Musgrove Close (off Wigram Rd) Chch
www.musgroves.co.nz • 03 322 7922
or Freephone 0508 468 747
DRIVEWAYS
Exposed Aggregate
Stamped Concrete Plain
Concrete Resurfacing
Things we offer...
Competitive/affordable pricing
Attention to detail
Professional service
free quotes/insurance scopes
Cell 0278 145 848
www.drivecrete.co.nz
CHARTER & TOUR
Travlon
Coachlines
Travlon Coachlines
School Run to some
private schools
ex Selwyn/Halswell area
“Wide range of coaches
“Wide
and buses for
School range of Run coaches to some and buses
for Charter
private schools
& Tour”
ex Selwyn/Halswell area
www.travlon.co.nz
www.travlon.co.nz | Phone: 03 325 2959
“Wide
Email:
Phone: range
info@travlon.co.nz
03 325 of coaches 2959
and buses for
Charter Driveways & Tour”
Email: info@travlon.co.nz
SWAINS www.travlon.co.nz KIWI KERB
Phone: 03 325 2959
Email: info@travlon.co.nz
DRIVEWAY
CONSTRUCTION
Free Measure & Quote
• Asphalt
• Driveways
• Kerb
Quality Workmanship -
Over 10 Years Experience
• Chipseal
• Chip
PH 0800 081- 400 • 980-1123
Mob 0274 325 457
CONCRETE
Concrete Removal
& Trucking
Driveways, paths, sheds, garages, site clearances.
We also deliver and spread landscaping supplies –
topsoil, bark chip, shingle etc.
3 Tonne Digger and operator available for hire.
For fast friendly service phone
Nick on 0274 324 124
keacontracting@yahoo.com
EARTHWORKS
Quality
• Driveways
• Car parks
• Demolition
Locally owned & operated
with over 10 years
experience
• Shingle Deliveries
• Truck hire
• Digger hire
027 240 7030
JACOB BROWNLEES
DECORATORS
New Paint • Repaints
Wallpapering • Fences
Repairs • Feature Walls
Floor & Roof Painting
Spray Painting
Light Commercial
Restoring Timber
Selwyn based but service the whole of Canterbury
www.andertondecorators.co.nz
www.facebook.com/andertondecorators
027 724 6846 027 PAINTIN
electrician
• Registered Electrician
• Over 20 years
experience
FOR ALL YOUR
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
ELECTRICAL NEEDS
Light Up Electrics Pty LTD
FREE QUOTES
CALL DANIEL 027 570 3534
or 03 3477 213
lightup@live.com.au
Excavations
• Driveways
• Car Parks
• Site Cleaning
• Demolition
• Farm Tracks
• Drain Cleaning
• Stump & Hedge
Removal
• Ashpalt Concrete
Wide range
oF TruckS
• Tennis Courts &
Swimming Pools
• Chip Seal Driveways
• Diggers – 2 Ton
up to 20 Ton
• Excavators
• Bobcat & Drilling
• For Posthole &
Fence hole
For a Free Quote
on your next project
Phone Steve on 021 338 247
or 325 7922
Free
QuoTe
EXTERIOR PLASTERING
Quality
Workmanship
at Competitive Pricing
Free Quotes
Aynsley Frewer
M: 027 201 1296
E: aynsleyfrewer@xtra.co.nz
PO Box 20534 Bishopdale
FOOTCARE
OASIS
Senior Citizens Foot Care
25 Conway Street, Spreydon
Treating hard thick nails, calluses
and corns finishing with a foot massage
Price $30 Allow 45 mins
Home Visits available by appointment
Therapist – Amanda
(30 years experience)
Ph. 942-6036 for an appointment
HOURS ARE FLEXIBLE
GARDEN SUPPLIES
CHCH’S LARGEST SELECTION OF
BARK • COMPOST • SHINGLES
Remember...
we are NOT in
Parkhouse Road
Landscape Lane (off Lunns Rd)
P. 348 2915 OPEN 7 DAYS
nO GREEn wastE In anY OF OUR COMPOst
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Your local guide to our
Trusted Tradesmen & Professionals
To advertise:
Phone 379 1100 or email
star.class@starmedia.kiwi
hunting
WE BUY ALL UNWANTED
GUNS & ACCESSORIES
FOR CASH
Now at 64 Carmen Rd, Hornby
027 265 4659
You can now shop online with us
www.shooterssupplies.co.nz
junk
Why go to the Dump? Junkman comes to you!
Items too big for the rubbish bin?
Or too heavy for you to move?
Junkman comes to FROM
you & takes it away $
65 *
*Prices vary depending on items and volume – minimum charge $65
0800 586 5626
www.junkman.co.nz office@junkman.co.nz
landscaping
Landscape
Construction and
Garden Maintenance
You can have your gardens, trees,
shrubs, plants and lawns maintained to look their best
all year round, for a great price.
Residential & Commercial Landscaping
• Maintenance • Pruning • Reconstruction & Rejuvenation
• Rental Property and Commercial Maintenance
• Pre-Sale Tidy-Ups
New Home Landscaping
Lawns • Gardens • Decks • Paving • Water Features
• Quality • Value for money • Experienced • Punctual
• Professional • Flexible • Knowledgeable • Reliable
Call Ross Legg - 027 222 0388
Email ross@revivelandscaping.co.nz
www.revivelandscaping.co.nz
LANDSCAPING
Mailer Deliveries
PAINTER
PAINTERS
Stone Age
Landscapes
If you can visualise, we can create
We specialise in residential and commercial
landscaping and stonework. We pride ourselves on
quality workmanship at affordable prices.
• Stonework: Driveway entrances & Walls
Exterior house cladding
• Fences and Decking
• Paving and Patios
• Ponds and Water features
Mike Adams 021 149 9733
Email: mikerobadams@gmail.com
Website: www.stoneagelandscapes.co.nz
For a local, reliable
mailer delivery
service contact
Star Media
• Newspaper inserts
• Magazine inserts
• Letterbox deliveries
• Urban & Rural deliveries
For a cost effective, targeted delivery
please call 03 379 7100 or email
michaela.malloch@starmedia.kiwi
www.star.kiwi
Michael Kelly Painters
Locally owned and
operated family
business.
25+ years Experience
• Painting • Wallpapering
• Interior • Exterior
Free Quotes
Phone
Michael 0212 649 492
michaelkellypainter@hotmail.co.nz
Painters and Decorators Ltd
Canterbury Owned and Operated
A husband and wife team
Specializing in:
• Roof Painting
• Interior/exterior
residential
• Small commercial
painting
Noel 027-411-3596
kemp.painters@gmail.com
kemp painters and decorators
We offer
free quotes
Quality not
Quantity
PLANT GROWERS
PLUMBER
plumber
PLUMBER
YOU WOULDN’T SEE
BETTA STRAWBERRY
PLANTS ANYWHERE!
Strawberry albIon begInS croppIng early
and contInueS In fluSheS untIl autumn. the
heavy cropS of mouth waterIng, Sweet, dark
red berrIeS have an outStandIng flavour that
remaInS conSIStent throughout the SeaSon.
hourS may 16th to 26th - 10am to 3pm
Bettaplants
1934-2018
84 YEARS IN BUSINESS
27 Ottawa Road. Phone: 389-7855
Hours: 8.00am-5.30pm Mon to Fri, 8.00am-5.00pm Sat
12 years
experience
Serving Christchurch and wider
Canterbury Region with quality
workmanship and service.
24/7 caLLOUT serVice
The go to guys for
plumbing services
✓ Plumbing and Gas
✓ No job too big or small
✓ All areas covered
P: 03 595 5610 W: gofox.nz
E: info.ccp@gofox.nz
PLUMBING & GASFITTING
• Hot water cylinder repair/replacement
• Leaky taps, blocked toilets
• New housing
• All plumbing alterations
• Mains pressure hot water
• Fire and wetback installation
• Digger/tipper excavation and hire
• Watermain replacement/repair
• Free quotes
• Certified craftsman plumber
10% prompt payment discount*
same day service*
*conditions apply
call/text 027 245 5100
Freephone: 0508 426 269
ROOF REPAIRS
TRADES
VIDEO PRODUCTION
WINDOW TINTING
Locally owned & operated with
over 30 years experience.
• Extensions & repair • Roof coating
• Concrete & clay tiles • Butynol
• Malthoid • Asbestos Certified
• Coloursteel • Old iron • Guttering
Phone Dave 981 0278
or 021 223 4200
E: dave@beaumontroofing.co.nz
BEAUMONT ROOFING LTD
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business & services
in Christchurch’s
best read &
largest circulation
newspaper
Delivered into over 92,000
Christchurch homes every week.
Ask us about our fantastic
cost affordable packages.
business video
PRoduCTion
A video will bring your business alive & into your
customers mind.
Promote your services or business with a
professionally created video with us
• Corporate and Business
video a speciality
• Competitive rates
• 25 years experience
• Start to finished product
• Professional quality
guaranteed
tintawindow
advanced film solutions
99% uv block
fade protection
heat control
reduce glare
25 Years Experience
privacy films
frosting designs
non-darkening films
Workmanship Guaranteed
Lifetime Warranties on Most Films
UV
block
Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts
03 365 3653 0800 368 468
Phone: 03 379 1100 | www.star.kiwi
PHone KeRRY 021 635 083
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The Star Classifieds
Trades & Services
HANDYMAN
Painting, tiling, new
shower, fence, deck etc
etc. Gordon 0274 851 897
or 960-1961
HANDY - DAN
General Handyman for
all your maintenance
requirements. I specialise
in fences and decking, also
do spouting cleans and
repairs and everyday home
maintenance. NO JOB TO
BIG OR SMALL I can do
it all, please don’t hesitate
to call me on 022 600 7738
for a no obligation free
quote.
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
LINES
Factory, Car Park, No
Entry, and more. Free
Quotes. Ph 027 823 7979
OVEN CLEANING
Professional cleans
$50.00. Gift Vouchers
avail. Phone 0800 683-
6253 or 027 228-0025
PLASTERER
Small jobs ok. 30 yrs
exp. Brick Repairs,
Stucco, Painting, Fixing,
Stopping, Cracks &
Holes, Free quotes. Gary
342-8450 / 021 529 022
PLASTERER/PAINTER
Interior. The Naked
Plasterer. Level 5 paint
finsih. Gib system product.
$69 p/h. Ph Russ 027 2888
285
REMOVALS
Small furniture removals,
have own van, can fit
various types of whiteware
appliances, some furn,
bedding, boxes etc, honest
& reliable, any area
considered, ph Chch 027
517 7001
ROOFING REPAIRS
Fully Qualified, Over
40 Yrs experience
Ph John 027 432-3822
or 351-9147 email
johnchmill@outlook.com
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Van & Trailer Rubbish
Removal. Free quotes. Ph
Gary 342-8950, 021 529
022
Trades & Services
PLUMBER
A Top Plumbing
job complete at a
fair price, prompt
service, all work
guaranteed
Phone Brian
960-7673 or
021-112-3492
tRAiLER
SKiP
HiRE
• 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
MFC4510
Trades & Services
SPOUTING CLEANING
Spouting Unblocked,
Cleaned Out and Flushed
Out. Also Full Handyman
Services Available. Call
Trevor 332 8949 or 021
043 2034
SPOUTING
Select Spouting
The PVC specialist.
Repairs & replacement. Ph
022 197 2351
WINDOW CLEANING
Average 3 brm house
inside or out $40. Both $70
Phone Trevor 344-2170
Tuition
FREE DIGITAL
LITERACY COURSE
starting soon, for adults
who are NZ citizens or
NZ Residents. For more
information contact
Literacy Christchurch.
Phone or text 022 697
0478 or email info@
literacychristchurch.org.nz
FREE KIWI ENGLISH
COURSE for adults
who are NZ citizens or
NZ Residents. For more
information contact
Literacy Christchurch.
Phone or text 022 697
0478 or email info@
literacychristchurch.org.nz
FREE LEARNER
DRIVER’S LICENCE
COURSE for adults.
Contact us now at
Literacy Christchurch.
Phone or text 022 697
0478 or email info@
literacychristchurch.org.nz
FREE LITERACY &
NUMERACY COURSE
for adults who struggle
with reading, spelling,
numeracy, and other
literacy skills. For more
information contact
Literacy Christchurch.
Phone or text 022 697
0478 or email info@
literacychristchurch.org.nz
NCEA LITERACY &
NUMERACY CREDITS -
do you need them? We have
a free course for you. For
more information contact
Literacy Christchurch.
Phone or text 022 697
0478 or email info@
literacychristchurch.org.nz
Wanted To Buy
AAA Buying goods
quality furniture,
Beds, Stoves, Washing
machines, Fridge Freezers.
Same day service. Selwyn
Dealers. Phone 980 5812
or 027 313 8156
A+ About to move? Books,
china, coins, medals,
furniture, furs, jewellery,
tools, old photos, estate.
Ph 385-5117
A+ Household effects,
fridges, freezers, washing
machines, ovens. Good
cash paid. Ph Paul 022
0891 671
ALL whiteware wanted.
Same day service, cash
paid for . freezes, fridges,
washing machines, ovens.
Also buying furniture &
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
Wanted To Buy
MILITARIA Any
country, firearms,
uniforms, badges, medals,
memoribilia, WW2 or
earlier ph 338-9931
STAMP, Postcard & coin
collections. Ph 021 138
8949 or 03 428-6587
TOOLS, Garden garage,
saw benches, Lathes. Cash
buyer Phone 355-2045
Public Notices
The Spiritualist
Church of NZ
41 Glenroy Street
Woolston
SUNDAY SERVICE
7pm
Address
Bernie
Mediumship
Bernie
Ph 021-081-43700
Templeton
Residents
Association
AGM
Monday
28 th May, 7:30pm
Templeton
Community
Centre Supper
Room
All welcome.
Public Notices
HOUSE & GARAGE
Cleanout. I’ll pick up for
free.. Ph 021 08439932.
Recycling Man. Charity
for Chch.
• Phone our local team 03 379 1100 • Email star.class@starmedia.kiwi
SCHOOLS... SPORTS CLUBS... CULTURAL EVENTS...
Looking for a new innovative
fundraising idea?
The Star has a fantastic opportunity that is an ideal way
to fundraise while at the same time helps to profile and
promote your team and their goals and ambitions.
Call now to find out more about how you can fundraise
those hard to get dollars, while at the same time
promoting some of the great positive work being done
in the community. It also offers exceptional value for
your supporters and sponsors.
Contact:
Mike Fulham
379 7100
mike@starmedia.kiwi
Public Notices
Public Notices
ALCOHOL LICENCE
NOTIFICATION CHANGES
We’re changing the way alcohol licence applications
are publicly notified.
Instead of advertising these in the public notice section
of local newspapers, we will publish information on a
dedicated webpage, located on ccc.govt.nz/alcohol.
The webpage will be live from 16 April 2018 for all
alcohol licence public notices. Please note there will be
a month’s transition period for public notices already
arranged by applicants for newspaper publication.
By advertising on the same webpage each time,
people will know where to go to look for licence
application notice and details about public objection
timelines. Public notifications will still be for 15
working days, but you will be able to view on the
webpage recent notices beyond that time.
This is consistent with the requirements of the Sale
and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
You can still view application documents in person at
Council offices.
To find out more about how alcohol licence applications
are publicly notified, give us a call on 941 8999 or
0800 800 169.
Tracey Weston
HEAD OF REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
www.ccc.govt.nz
Public Notices
Public Notices
JUNE 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
5 5.30pm Okains Bay Reserve Management Committee, Okains Bay
Community Hall, Okains Bay Road, Okains Bay
18 5.30pm Duvauchelle Reserve Management Committee, Duvauchelle
Community Centre, 6039 Christchurch Akaroa Road, Duvauchelle
COMMUNITY BOARDS
Date Time Board and Venue
5 4.30pm Coastal-Burwood Community Board, Board Room, Cnr
Beresford and Union Streets, New Brighton
5 4.30pm Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board, Board Room,
Fendalton Service Centre, Cnr Jeffreys and Clyde Roads, Fendalton
5 5pm Spreydon-Cashmere Community Board, Board Room,
Beckenham Service Centre, 66 Colombo Street, Beckenham
8 9am Papanui-Innes Community Board, Board Room, Papanui
Service Centre, Cnr Langdons Road and Restell Street
11 10am Banks Peninsula Community Board, Board Room, Little River
Service Centre, 4238 Christchurch Akaroa Road, Little River
15 8am Spreydon-Cashmere Community Board, Board Room,
Beckenham Service Centre, 66 Colombo Street
18 4.30pm Coastal-Burwood Community Board, Board Room, Cnr
Beresford and Union Streets, New Brighton
18 4.30pm Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board, Board
Room, Fendalton Service Centre, Cnr Jeffreys and Clyde Roads,
Fendalton
19 4.30pm Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board, Board Room,
Fendalton Service Centre, Cnr Jeffreys and Clyde Roads, Fendalton
20 10am Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board, Linwood
Board Room, 180 Smith Street
22 9am Papanui-Innes Community Board, Board Room, Papanui
Service Centre, Cnr Langdons Road and Restell Street
25 10am Banks Peninsula Community Board, Akaroa Sports Complex,
Akaroa Recreation Ground, 28 Rue Jolie, Akaroa
COMMITTEES
Date Time Committee and Venue
1 9am Innovation and Sustainable Development Committee, Civic
Offices, 53 Hereford Street
5 2pm Selwyn Waihora Water Management Zone Committee, Selwyn
District Council, 2 Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston
6 9.30am Finance and Performance Committee, Civic Offices, 53
Hereford Street
6 1.30pm Social, Community Development and Housing Committee,
Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
8 9am Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee, Council
Chamber, Environment Canterbury, 200 Tuam Street
12 1pm Regional Water Management Committee, Environment
Canterbury, 200 Tuam Street
13 9am Regulatory Performance Committee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford
Street
13 1pm Infrastructure, Transport and Environment Committee, Civic
Offices, 53 Hereford Street
18 8.30am Audit and Risk Management Committee, Civic Offices, 53
Hereford Street
19 1pm Strategic Capability Committee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
19 4pm Banks Peninsula Water Management Zone Committee, Venue
to be advised
21 4pm Te Hononga Council – Papatipu Runanga Committee, Civic
Offices, 53 Hereford Street
28 6pm Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone
Committee, Environment Canterbury, 200 Tuam Street
SUBCOMMITTEES
Date Time Subcommittee and Venue
5 11am Reserves Officer Subcommittee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
6 2pm Parking Restrictions Subcommittee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford
Street
15 9.30am Housing Subcommittee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
18 11am Reserves Officer Subcommittee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
COUNCIL
Date Time Venue
7 9.30am Council Chamber, 2nd floor, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
14 9.30am Council Chamber, 2nd floor, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
28 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
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THIS WEEK...
THURSDAY: LUCKY TREASURE CHEST
FRIDAY: LUCKY MEMBER DRAW
SUPER RUGBY : FRIDAY, 7.35PM
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Live music,
live rugby and
a new season
menu!
THE DnD DUO (aka Dateless n Desperate)
entertains at the St Albans Shirley Club this
Saturday night.
Made up of Jojo (vocals, guitar) and Mark
(vocals, electronic drums), the Duo is a
stripped back version of popular DnD
Showband that is a regular act on the
chartered club circuit across the country.
As the DnD DUO, this quirky lineup
entertains with a wide cross section of
material. Country, Celtic, classic Rock, Pop,
Rock n Roll, with a few one hit wonders
thrown in for good measure. Catch them this
Saturday. 7pm start.
And on Friday night there’s Super Rugby
action live with Crusaders v Hurricanes from
7.35pm.
The Club Bistro has a tasty new winter
menu. With Mains priced from as little as
$14 through to $24, the selection is affordable
and excellent value. The Bistro is open
Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to
8pm.
There’s also plenty of easy access, off street
parking or if you prefer, leave the car at home
What’s on at the Cashmere Club
Wednesday
Thursday
Happy Hour from 4pm-6pm
Meat Raffles from 4pm
Members Cash Draw this week...
$600 cash
Friday
Members Cash Raffle
guarantees 4 prizes of $50 cash
Only $2 to enter the draw
Meat Raffles from 4pm
Happy Hour from 6pm-7pm
Saturday
Sunday
Free live entertainment 4pm-7pm
Absolut duo
in the Pool Hall
Free Entry, teams 4-6, register from 7pm
$15 Burger & Beer or wine special
Warriors v Rabbitohs
live on screen from 7.30pm
- the Club Shuttle is available
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings.
Located on the cusp of St
Albans and Shirley, the SAS Club
provides its members and affiliate
members access to discounted bar
prices, Bistro, TAB, gaming
machines, big screen SKY sport,
pool tables; live entertainment;
and shuttle.
Anyone can apply to become a
member of the SAS Club and
potential new members are
welcome to call in and check out
the great facilities. 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.
Cashmere Ukulele
Players
entertaining in the
Heathcote Lounge
from 7pm
Crusaders v Hurricanes
live on screen
from 7.35pm
Free half time BBQ
Kids Eat Free*
Riverview Restaurant
*under 12. T’s & C’s apply.
Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo St, Cashmere
Ph: 03 332 0092 - Fax: 03 337 3772
www.cashmereclub.co.nz
Christchurch’s only beach side club
What’s On by the beach
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
MEMBERS LUCKY CARD DRAW
LIVE MUSIC
THIS SUNDAY 2PM
UPSTAIRS
Dine by the Beach
PIERVIEW
RESTAURANT
Open from 5.30pm Fri, Sat,
Sun, and Sunday Brunch
from 10.30am to 2pm.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CLUBBISTRO
DOWNSTAIRS
Open Tuesday to Saturday
12pm - 2pm & from 5pm.
MONTH-END
SUNDAY NIGHT
BUFFET $25pp
Sunday 27th MAY,
from 5.30pm
BOOK NOW!
FUNCTION ROOMS | GAMING ROOM | TAB POD
SHUTTLE SERVICE Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat
New Brighton Club
202 Marine Parade - Phone 388-9416
www.newbrightonclub.co.nz
Members, guests and affiliates welcome
Clubs New Zealand welcome
members, their guests
and affiliate club members.
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Lady Wigram
Open Weekend
Come in from the cold and enjoy our welcoming
retirement living. Lady Wigram is a place where you
set your own pace and enjoy your independence
surrounded by comfort and companionship.
10.00am – 4.00pm, 26 & 27 May, 2018
www.goldenhealthcare.co.nz
Ticking all the boxes
for active retirees.
Lady Wigram
is open this
weekend
If you’re ready for the freedom of retirement, join us this weekend for a coffee and
take some time to look around our luxury facilities. Explore the Club House, the
centrepiece for Lady Wigram, with it’s fully operational restaurant that includes the
option to dine in or have your meal delivered. The “Hanger Cafe” has a daily selection
of delicious homemade slices, coffee and tea. The billiard room, movie theatre and
library are proving popular with residents, enjoy the latest rugby game or movie night.
The development of the second stage of the Club House which will include a
swimming pool, spa and gymnasium is due for completion later in 2018 to make Lady
Wigram Retirement Village facilities second to none. Whether you’re looking for a
serviced apartment or a single story villa mixed with luxury resort style facilities, you
have an abundance of choice at Lady Wigram Retirement Village.
Open Weekend
10.00am – 4.00pm
26 & 27 May, 2018
Enjoy a comfortable
retirement lifestyle
Central Location
Sited on 5.7ha near Wigram Town Centre,
close to Wigram Air Force Museum and
The Landing Shopping Centre.
Core Facilities
When completed there will be 101 villas,
73 apartments, and rest home, dementia
and hospital facilities.
Lifestyle Amenities
Community centre, bowling greens, a
swimming pool, spa pool, a gym, theatre,
billiards room, library and hairdressing salon.
Prestige Accommodation
and Fine Living
Established in 1985 the Golden Healthcare
Group is now one of New Zealand’s largest
privately owned healthcare business. We
recognise the changing nature of retirement
villages with the move towards established
safe and secure communities and the need
for onsite expanded facilities.
Buy With Confidence
Development by Golden Healthcare Group,
which is one of the largest privately owned
aged care company in New Zealand.
Comfortable Living
Villas are two bedrooms and have an
attached garage whilst apartments are a
combination of one and two bedrooms.
Easy Access
Access around the village is by roadways and
walkways, and it is close to Wigram Air Force
Museum and The Landing Shopping Centre.
“In our experience, many people are
choosing to move into accommodations such
as Lady Wigram because they recognise
the benefits of the ease of living and it
allows them greater freedom and more
social interaction”
What to expect
at Lady Wigram
Retirement Village
The Club House
Complete Community Centre.
Theatre
Onsite Seated Cinema.
Close to The Landing
Walking Distance to the Local
Shopping Centre.
Landscaped grounds
A Passionate Team of Gardeners are
constantly Updating the Seasonal
Gardens.
Still to come
Rest home
40 bed unit.
Hospital
60 bed facility.
Dementia Facility
40 bed unit.
Spa & Swimming pool
Indoor Heated Spa and Pool.
Sarah Jacobson - Village Manager
Phone 027 3411 464
Lady Wigram Retirement Village
210 Kittyhawk Ave, Wigram
Phone 03 341 0543
www.goldenhealthcare.co.nz
Indoor Gym
On-site With the Very Latest of
Equipment.
Hairdressing Salon
On-site Open Monday to Friday.
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