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Six Year Mixed reaction to bold new plan Female pa senger in lucky escape • By Ba ry Clarke and Emily O’Co ne l woman were unhurt. found guilty of the manslaughter on bail for other charges at the stomped on in a Timaru street. betw en one of the men found of Timaru Wayne Kerry time of the attack on Mr Bray. Mr Bray walked past guilty and Mr Bray which led to Bray 2009. Jamieson received Mr Bray, 26, died four days property where there had b en a the attack. a nine-year jail sentence. He was after he was punched, kicked and party. There had b en bad bl od •Turn to page 6 8KW FL OR CONSOLE $3,599 Insta led “Model FUJITSU ABTG24LVT (Conditions a ply) Ca l for a FR E n obligation a se sment and quotation Six Year Ph 3 7 034 or Warranty 08 0 8 0 750 Phone 3 7 034 15/ 14 Sawyers Arms Road w.dimockheatpumps.co.nz email: sales@dimocks.net.nz *Conditions a ply. Insta led back-to-back, up to thr e metre pipe run & electrical su ply within 6 metres. O fer expires June 30th, 2018. Thursday, June 14, 2018 • By Bridget Rutherford PROMINENT Cantabrians have given a mixed response to the possible futuristic l ok of Cathedral Square. Plans for wha the Square could look like were released by Regenerate Christchurch yesterday after seven years of debate and controversy the slow progre s of the rebuild. It includes three covered pavilions, which would have a “la tice-style” translucent r of, which could host markets and other events. FUTURISTIC: Plans released yesterday sho what Cathedral Square could look like. The long-term vision, which is estimated to cost betw en $60- $80 mi lion, aims to bring people “I’m confident Regenerate back into the area, through a Christchurch’s vision wi l a low series of interconnected public this to happen.” spaces. City counci lor Deon Swi gs The vision for Square also said it would n ed to work includes Cathedral Gardens around other developments with tr and water features, such as Turanga, the Spark Post Office Place with events building, Aotea Gifts and the and m eting spaces, and Library restoration of Christ Church Plaza with other people-friendly Cathedral. areas. “We’ve go to l ok at what is Former mayor Ga ry M ore ha pening, what’s in the vision said the plan was “bri liant” and what can we deliver.” while developer Ernest Duval City counci lor Jamie Gough was not fu sed by the pavilions. city council and stakeholders to be n eded. think of the central city as said it was g od starting The next step is for a delivery determine what could be done, Mayor Lia ne Dalziel said destination and residential point. strategy to be developed with the when, and what funding would the vision would hel people neighbourh od. •Turn to page 5 Lia ne Dalziel Ga ry Moore Jamie Gough Vicki Buck Start your own story PHOTO: BARRY CLARKE 0 348 1994 | w.pete rayhomes.co.nz Thursday, June 7, 2018 2 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi news sport Thursday August 23 2018 Inside Chief Executive Steve McCaughan 364 7460 Steve@starmedia.kiwi Editor in Chief Barry Clarke 364 7422 Barry@starmedia.kiwi Web: www.starmedia.kiwi General: 379 7100 Julia Evans News Reporter 364 7476 021 914 742 Julia.Evans @starmedia.kiwi Sophie Cornish News Reporter 364 7437 021 915 924 Sophie.Cornish @starmedia.kiwi Gordon Findlater Sport Reporter 379 7100 027 408 1993 Gordon.Findlater @starmedia.kiwi advertising Shane Victor Sales Manager 364 7429 021 381 765 Shane @starmedia.kiwi get in touch Classified: 379 1100 Star Media a division of Allied Press PO Box 1467, Christchurch 359 Lincoln Rd, Addington, Christchurch 8024 Readers’ photos, p25 Win movie tickets with your best pic Breathing life into the city’s oldest buildings SEE PAGE 8-9 ‘Dad jokes’ keep traffic moving at school SEE PAGE 11 Chlorine may go from largest pump station..............5 Police recover widow’s stolen urns........................................9 Yukon race winners come home.......................................14 & 17 Ardern to launch suffrage anniversary celebration..... 19 Politics with cartoonist Garrick Tremain.........................21 What’s going on in the city this week........................................ 29 Peter Fulton wants Canty coaching job................................33 Crossword, Sudoku and Wordbuilder.................................34 Gig guide.........................................41 Try the premium economy experience to Singapore SEE PAGE 27 The Star BUSINESS OWNERS Build customers, sales and profits with us... Cops close in on con man • By Bridget Rutherford POLICE HAVE found two bank account numbers in their hunt for a con man who falsely said gangs would hurt their families if people didn’t pay up. Senior Constable Wayne Stapley said two of the victims had been given two bank account numbers to put money into. Police had checked one, and The Square: Is this the future? A CONVICTED killer is back behind bars after a spectacular crash while allegedly fl eing police. John Oliver Jamieson’s Subaru Forester crashed through the Ro leston dog park fence on Saturday. A spear-like fence post smashed through the window screen na rowly missing a woman in the pa senger seat. Miraculously Jamieson and the He had earlier been recorded driving at 180km/h on State Highway 1. A cut-down rifle was later found by police in the vehicle. Startle dog walker said Jamieson ran a short distance from the vehicle before sto ping to s e if the woman in the vehicle okay. Police a rived soon after and he was a prehended. Jamieson was one of six men Convicted killer involved in high speed smash $200 O F YOUR NEXT POWER BI L IMPACT: The aftermath of the high sp ed crash on Saturday when this vehicle wen through a dog park fence. were awaiting details abou the ager is the key suspect. other. “He swears black and blue it Senior Constable Stapley would wasn’t him and he doesn’t have not comment on wha the investigation into the first account more,” he said. the cell phone numbers any- number revealed. “We have to find out where He said two phone numbers, these phones are and tie them up connected to the same person, with the bank accounts.” led police to a suspect who had Police have received 21 complaints from Christchurch people been interviewed and denied any involvement. targeted by the sinister scam. The Star understands a teen- It involved phone calls and FINALLY THE sun is shining on Christchurch Hospital patients and visitors after a year-long campaign by The Star. The Canterbury District Health Board has agreed to move its park and ride service from the appalling flood prone Deans Ave site to the city council’s 805-space Lichfield St car park on July 2. Since last winter, The Star has ben hammering the Ministry of Health, CDHB and more recently the new Government Thursday, June 28, 2018 Car park battle finally won • By Bridget Rutherford $200 OFF YOUR NEXT POWER BILL 8KW FLOOR CONSOLE $3,599 Installed Ca l for a FREE no obligation assessment and quotation Phone 377 0034 Why does booze do this to me? Rock icon Jordan Luck reveals why he gave up the bottle – pages 4 & 5 texts to victims who are told the connected to the gangs. caller is from the Mongrel Mob, Last month, Canterbury Highway 61 or Black Power. University criminologist Greg One victim was told to pay Newbold told The Star gangs $1000 or Black Power would burn would be “filthy” if they were being impersonated. his house down and harm his family. The con man says they Senior Constable Stapley said are watching the victims’ families none of the people who had gone and elderly parents. to the police had paid over any Senior Constable Stapley money. would not comment on whether There have been no further the perpetrator was actually reported cases. “Model FUJITSU ABTG24LVT (Conditions apply) Warranty Ph 377 0034 or 0800 800 750 15/114 Sawyers Arms Road www.dimockheatpumps.co.nz email: sales@dimocks.net.nz *Conditions a ply. Insta led back-to-back, up to thr e metre pipe run & electrical su ply within 6 metres. O fer expires June 30th, 2018. Labour MPs to do something about it. Said The Star editor in chief Barry Clarke: “We’ve been relentless in our determination to get something done about it. Finally, it’s happened. “Our campaign prompted Port Hills MP Ruth Dyson to HAPPY: Park and ride users Chris and Gail Smith said moving the service from Deans Ave to Lichfield St car park was a good move and would avoid people waiting for the shuttle in the rain, like in April last year (inset). PHOTOS: MARTIN HUNTER star the ball rolling with her political colleagues in March after the previous Government did nothing. The district health board and the Ministry of Health constantly passed the blame on each other. •Turn to page 5 Restore your oiled CEDAR BLINDS with our NEW re-oiling service. Rejuvenate your lacquered CEDAR BLINDS High-tech Cleaning We clean and repair a l types of blinds – Venetians, Cedar, Verticals, Ro ler, Ho lands, Romans and Pleated – with environmenta ly friendly cleaning products. Temperature Contro led Drying Re-oiling & Rejuvenating Fabric Blinds - eg Austrian & Roman Same Day Pick Up & Drop Off Bookings are required. We offer a same day, pick up and drop off service for most types of blinds. • By Sophie Cornish A CANTERBURY University law student being investigated for a sexual assault has been allowed to go overseas on a study-related trip. Bu the university’s dean of law Ursula Cheer is refusing to discuss the matter. “I can’t comment about any of this because of confidentiality and privacy,” she told The Star yesterday. The Star has learned a female student has laid a complaint abou the accused being allowed to go on the trip. It is understood it is no the same person who has laid the sexual assault complain to the police. The Star has been told it is a rape investigation. The Star sent a number of questions to Canterbury University yesterday but none would be answered. Said Canterbury University spokeswoman Margaret Agnew: “UC cannot respond to allegations that are before the police.” She referred the questions back to Dr Cheer. Her phone was turned off. 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The Star Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday August 23 2018 3 News Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk Collins to rock Christchurch Stadium CAN YOU feel it coming in the air tonight? Soft rock superstar Phil Collins has announced fans will be treated to a Christchurch show on February 4. The former Genesis singer and drummer has been performing on stages across the United States and Europe as part of his Not Dead Yet: Live! tour. Vbase board chairman and city councillor Tim Scandrett said ChristchurchNZ and Show for brides and grooms Chance to win honeymoon in Vanuatu WEDDING AND bridesmaid gowns, jewellers, honeymoons, flowers, caterers and more. The With This Ring Bridal Show on Sunday is a must for those planning weddings. A honeymoon to the Ramada Port Villa in Vanuatu, with return airfares on Air Vanuatu is one of the many prizes set to be won. There are $15,000 in prizes set to be given away at the show, which will be held at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand on Sunday. It will also feature the latest in bridal fashion, with two fashion parades on the runway during the show. They will take place at 11am and 1.30pm. Wedding specialists will exhibit their services and answer questions. They include all kinds of services from jewellers to caterers Vbase have been working hard behind the scenes to secure the concert for Christchurch. “This is another example of the amazing collaboration going on in our city and we’re very excited to give Christchurch an opportunity to play host to Phil Collins,” Cr Scandrett said. “And watch this space – Christchurch is set to become the concert capital of the South Island as our entertainment TYING THE KNOT: All you need to know about getting married will be on display on Sunday at the With This Ring Bridal Show. to photographers and so much more. Organiser Mark Sinclair said the show would feature everything needed for a wedding from the engagement to the honeymoon. “If you are looking for the last piece of the puzzle to complete your wedding or you have just venues come online and fill up with many more world-class national and international headline acts.” One of the most successful artists of the 1980s, the English soft-rocker has attracted sell-out crowds across the UK and Europe since launching his tour last June. He will be playing at Christchurch Stadium (formerly AMI Stadium) for one night got engaged, you need to be there,” he said. As well as the honeymoon package, prizes to be won at the show include $2000 towards the dress of your dreams from Brides of Merivale, one night in a premium executive room and breakfast for two at 50 Bistro from The George, 50 per cent off only before heading to Napier to play at the Mission Estate Winery. Collins’ backing band will feature long-time touring members including guitarist Daryl Stuermer, keyboardist Brad Cole, bassist Leland Sklar and percussionist Luis Conte, along with back-up vocalists. Collins’ 16-year-old son, Nicolas, will round up the band on drums. *Tickets on sale from 10am, September 5. the venue hire at Trents Estate Vineyard and many more. •The With This Ring Bridal Show will be held at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Wigram, on Sunday, from 10am-3pm. Tickets can be purchased on the day for $20pp. Women allegedly drugged, assaulted •From page 1 Said Detective Senior Sergeant Anderson: “Police want to hear from other women who believe something may have happened to them of this nature when they had previously been at Mama Hooch or other licensed venues in the city.” He said they could phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. in brief New owners for Ice Cream Charlie Vanilla Ices, commonly known as Ice Cream Charlie, will be under new ownership by the end of the week. Current owners Raewyn and George Taylor are retiring after having owned and run the business for the last 20 years. The new owners are set to take over this weekend. Court appearance over Bishopdale street fight A man will appear in the district court today facing several charges after assaulting a man causing serious injuries on Sunday. Police were called to Grahams Rd in Bishopdale around 8.45pm where two men were reportedly fighting in the street. A 25-year-old male was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The charges include assault with intent to injure. Christ Church Cathedral joint venture signed The Christ Church Cathedral joint ventre agreement was signed yesterday between the Church Properties Trust, Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Ltd and Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Trust. The agreement sets out the terms of the implementation, delivery and completion of the $104 million Cathedral reinstatement. Three new directors – Lindsay Crossen, Helen Trappitt and Anthony Leighs – have been appointed to the venture. UNDERFASHION SALE! 15% oFF gARmEntS Be quick, sale finishes 31st August. • Elegant Bra with Supreme Comfort • Front-opening options in all bra styles • No under wires • Straps do not fall down • Full support from beneath the bust • Unique shape wear • Esther is a registered health provider • Offer for Beauty Bra clothing & products only. 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