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2 Tuesday July 31 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi from the editor’s desk news SOUTHERN VIEW I SMELL a rat. And it’s the city council’s murmurings over Guy Fawkes (page 1). The odour is the comment from city council head of community support, governance and partnerships (now that’s a long title) John Filsell over traffic management at the event. He’s talking congestion and mentions there is limitations on the roads in and out of New Brighton. New Brighton needs the fireworks display. It’s a great event and there is a real buzz about it. If the council continues to chest beat about revitalising Brighton it won’t touch the event. But I think it will try. And speaking of roads in and out of Brighton, what will happen in the event of a tsunami? That’s real food for thought. - Barry Clarke get in touch GENERAL ENQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Sophie Cornish Ph: 364 7437 sophie.cornish@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Mark Sinclair Ph: 364 7461 mark.sinclair@starmedia.kiwi Academic success Savanah Stewart from St Martins is an inspiring example of how study can change your life. Page 6 sport Southern Scorpions named Scorpions rugby league 17s coach Archie Jacobs believes he has a squad which can contend for a national title in October. Page 11 community events Sunday Sit Down Catch award-winning vocalist Foxtrots, aka Zoe Scott, on Sunday night. Page 15 The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 15,826 homes every Tuesday Spreydon, Hoon Hay, Hillmorton, Cracroft, Cashmere, St Martins, Somerfield, Sydenham, Addington, Waltham, Opawa, Beckenham, Huntsbury, Woolston. Daily Specials Read us anywhere.. anytime! Read your local newspaper online 24/7 www.star.kiwi/digital-editions 238 Port Hills Road, Heathcote corner of Port Hills and Chapmans Rds shop hours Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 4pm Looking for a career in * Enrolling NOW! FOR AUGUST START Txt ‘DIGI’ to 027 557 8839 to find out more or phone 0800 872 466 50 Hazeldean Road Addington Christchurch www.trainme.org.nz *Some conditions apply
SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday July 31 2018 3 News Potholes bug board member • By Anan Zaki A COMMUNITY board member says ratepayers in Halswell are being let down by slow city council services. Halswell Ward community board member Ross McFarlane raised the issue at the last Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board meeting after the city council failed to repair a number of potholes he reported. He said rural Halswell was more prone to potholes than other parts of the city. “We’ve got so much traffic coming via non-mainstream roads because of roadworks on the Southern Motorway,” Mr McFarlane said. Mr McFarlane said he reported nine potholes but only one was repaired. Most of the potholes he reported were on Marshs Rd, Halswell. “These are only like 5m across, with no centre lines, they are really rural roads which are copping an absolute pounding. “I would hate to think that people could swerve to avoid a pothole,” Mr McFarlane said. Potholes are a road hazard the city council should address as soon as they appear, he said. When asked about Mr McFarlane’s concerns, the city council city streets maintenance manager Mark Pinner said fixing potholes was weather dependent. “Work to repair such areas can be limited and delayed until we can ensure we can work and complete what we start in dry conditions.” Roading contractors needed to make sure the road surfacing remained waterproof, Mr Pinner said. Contractors had also been asked to speed up works, he said. “Council’s contractors have increased their resources to HAZARD: Halswell- Hornby- Riccarton Community Board member Ross McFarlane says potholes are a common sight on Marshs Rd, Halswell. reflect the expectation council has set for the speed of response, methodology and quality of carrying out pothole repairs,” he said. Areas such as the rural south-west where potholes are more common will be targeted for more frequent repairs over the next year, Mr Pinner said. Local News Now In Brief Fire rages, homes at risk VEHICLE TAGGING Police say they are still investigating the car tagging incidents in Hornby earlier this month. A number of cars were spray painted with rude phrases such as “pedo van free candy?” and “drugs?” Male genitalia was also spray painted on cars. A police spokeswoman said there have been no arrests or updates in the incidents. STREET NAMES Two of the proposed Halswell subdivision street names have been changed due to potential for confusion. Ned Paterson St was proposed for the Halswell Downs subdivision but the Halswell- Hornby-Riccarton Community Board opted against the name as there is a John Paterson Dr nearby, which may cause confusion. Beamsgate Rd was chosen instead. In the Stoneridge Downs subdivision, Kepler Ridge Ln was chosen instead of Quarry Rim Ln as there is a track named Quarry Rim Walk in the area. BYLAW IN FORCE Thirty-four streets in the Halswell, Hornby and Riccarton Wards have had their existing heavy vehicle bans transferred to the city council’s new Traffic and Parking bylaw. “Where Every Smile Matters” Experienced team provides caring and gentle dentistry for the whole family Dental Hygienist Available Sedation dentistry Wedding packages Winz quotes ZOOM whitening treatment ACC accredited Dental Health Counselling Free treatment for adolescents (13-18 years) Free treatment of children (0-13) with a school dentist referral PH 332 6399 We've moved! Now based at 104 Colombo Street, Beckenham www.smileconcepts.co.nz Spring wedding? Big birthday? We’ve got the dress! Visit Smith & Boston FILL UP FOR LESS WITH YOUR GOLD CARD. 15 *Terms and Conditions apply. 111-115 Milton Street Phone 332-6056 as local as you are | www.challenge.net.nz BRIGGS AUTO SERVICE LET US SERVICE yOUR VEhICLE And REdUCE yOUR RUnnInG COSTS your local trusted automotive service and repair specialists 332-0140 | 242 Barrington Street Kerry Briggs | Blair Shewan SMITH & BOSTON Prebbleton Village | Christchurch Ph: 03 349 5646 www.smithandboston.co.nz Bringing the heat Wherever you are, Mini-Tankers can help keep you cosy with on-site refuelling for your home heating system. Simple and safe. Mini-Tankers Canterbury 027 4333 801 Terms and conditions apply.
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