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The Star Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday January 31 2019 17 Meals cut short YOU KNOW that friend you have that’s always eyeing up what’s on your plate? They don’t actually ask for anything, but you eventually cave under their longing stare. Our darling little Vittoria has begun mastering that art at a young age and has taken it a step or two further. Unless she’s already asleep when we eat, she’s out on patrol. She wanders over, all cute smile and wide eyes, to point at our meal and say “ooook.” If you won’t sacrifice a little of what you’ve got, she steps it up. A couple more “oook”s come out before she starts fake crying. Increasing the volume until you give in. Laura is her normal target, she’s a soft touch, but me and guests are also fair game when needs be. Now don’t think we aren’t feeding her. Her little escapades always happen after her own meal and she’s expanding her outlook to include all three of the main meals of the day, as well as snack times. I haven’t eaten a full slice of toast in a week. On Tuesday I took Vittoria to Willowbank with some friends. Because of the timing, I took along a packed lunch for both me and her. Hers was flash; Bolognese, fresh avocado and rock melon for dessert. My lunch of two sandwiches literally came in a bread bag. #bubseatsbetter. VITTORIA & Matt FEEDING TIME: Matt and Vittoria feeding the eels at Willowbank, before it was time for their own lunch. I knew when she was getting hungry, because she started running her “oook” scam on her friend’s mum to get some of their banana, while we were walking. When we sat down to eat, she gobbled up her meal, some her friends rusk, some of my cheese, a bit of my sandwich and then demanded (and received) some of my rock melon. I can’t refuse her, of course and it’s all healthy, so no big trouble there. There’s no point in complaining about her rapacious appetite anyway, she inherited it from her parents. Besides, she’s a growing young lady and all that. Plus a full day of animal excitement meant she fell asleep before I had my dinner. •Former Star Media journalist Matt Salmons has become a stay-at-home dad. We follow his journey weekly. $ 9 99 kg 3 for $ 4 00 Schweppes Sparkling Soft Drink 1.5L (Excludes Mixers) $ 6 99 ea Hummingbird Coffee 200g Fresh NZ Chicken Skinless Breast Fillets 28 th January to 3 rd February 2019 $ 2 29 kg $ 5 99 ea $ 7 00 pk Treasures Nappies or Nappy Pants 12-26 Pack Loose Dole Ecuadorian Bananas WW Butter 500g ‘Back to business’ THE START of the school year is the final reminder that the holidays are well and truly over. I hope readers have had a great break and have returned refreshed for the year ahead. I certainly have. Rob and I did our usual pilgrimage to the Coromandel, which was a glorious place to see in the new year. I read about six books in 10 days, which is of course what I love about being in a place with no TV, cellphone coverage or internet. It has again reminded me just how easy it is to get distracted by these things. The other thing I love about the environment is the spectacular scenery, the pohutukawa trees, the night sky unspoilt by artificial light, and the wildlife – especially the New Zealand dotterel. It really was the archetypal Kiwi holiday. So back to business. Next Thursday will see the new finance and performance committee, chaired by councillor Raf Manji, take centre stage. This is now a committee of the whole council with the delegation to make decisions, as opposed to what was a sub-committee making recommendations Mayor Lianne Dalziel to the full council. This is not only more streamlined, it will also allow greater oversight of council spending and delivery performance. It will still be livestreamed so I hope you check it out. This should make these matters far more accessible, which will improve transparency and accountability as well. The draft Annual Plan will be next up after that and will be debated on Tuesday, February 12, so I will give more detail then. $ 31 99 pk Owned & operated by locals Speight’s Gold Medal Ale or Summit Ultra 24 x 330ml Bottles $ 10 99 ea Villa Maria Private Bin 750ml (Excludes Pinot Noir & Syrah) Store Locations: Fendalton Village, Lyttelton, Stanmore, Sumner, Wairakei For inspiration visit SuperValue.co.nz | Please drink responsibly While stocks last at SuperValue Fendalton Village, Lyttelton, Stanmore, Sumner, Wairakei only. svcs3101
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