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8 Tuesday February 12 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi News NOR’WEST NEWS Rangi students excel on the water, track and field TRAINING: Meg Longley and Josh Stevenson will attend a debate training programme this month. Developing top high school debaters • By Jess Gibson TWO YEAR 13 debaters from the north-west have been selected for a South Island development programme this month. Belfast’s Meg Longley and Josh Stevenson of Burnside have been selected to attend two weekend training camps, along with another Christchurch student and three from Otago. After the programme Meg, who attends St Andrew’s College, and Josh, who goes to Christ’s College, will go head-to-head for their schools in the regional debating competition at Canterbury University next month. They were chosen by the Canterbury Schools’ Debating Council after a selection process which monitored their abilities throughout past competitions Greater Christchurch National MPs enjoyed getting out on Monday and reconnecting with the people who work so hard for our region. We met with a range of organisations from Canterbury Police to Regenerate Christchurch to ChristchurchNZ. As I often say, it’s only when MPs are working on the ground that we can see the impact larger issues have on people’s daily lives and it’s important to stay connected. Waitangi Day brought our communities together in the spirit that has made New Zealand the envy of other countries. The traits we value as New Zealanders, such as our distinctive national identity and respect for diversity, hold as true today. I’ve begun my own Te Reo Maori journey and enjoyed a greater understanding this year of our Maori tikanga. I encourage you on your own Te Reo journey. Constituents looking to purchase their first home are losing confidence they will be getting the keys soon through Government’s KiwiBuild and debates. Meg and Josh both discovered a passion for debating in year 9 and have competed against each in several different competitions. They will work together for the first time at the development programme, going over a range of articles about different political issues and topics with coaches to develop their skills. “It’s important to be aware of issues so that when we can vote we know what’s going on,” said Meg. Josh said he enjoys debating social issues that challenge him and make him think. Both are looking at their options for university next year. Meg said she wants to study law at either Otago or Canterbury university, and Josh has his sights set on Victoria University. SPORTS initiative following the Housing Minister’s admission they will be going back to the drawing board on this one. This comes after Government spectacularly missed its first-year target to have 1,000 homes built by July. First we saw that number downgraded to 300 – and now interim targets have been scrapped altogether. So far, only 47 homes have been built – amid discouraging reports of buyers pulling out and the homes being sold on the open market instead of going back in the ballot. National has always said the way to build more houses is to release more land and speed up the consent process, and we proved this after the earthquakes. Added to this was our KiwiSaver HomeStart scheme, which allowed people to withdraw from their Kiwisaver funds and gifted them an up to $10,000 grant towards their deposit. The results? Between April 2016 and March 2017, 315 HomeStart grants were approved just in Waimakariri electorate. The figures speak for themselves. ROWING, HOCKEY and cycling have featured in the achievements of talented Rangi Ruru sportswomen. First XI hockey players Brittany Wang and Anneka Calder were invited to play for an invitational team against the Great Britain women’s team. Brittany scored a goal in the penalty shoot-out at the end of the game However, Anneka wasn’t able to play due to rowing commitments. Rangi Ruru director of sport Mandy Anderson said it was a real honour for both girls to be asked to play. “It was an extremely exciting opportunity to play against the current Olympic champions,” she said. Meanwhile cyclist Charlotte Spurway picked up the Canterbury track cycling record for the under-17 2km individual pursuit. On the water at the South Island rowing club champs at Lake Ruataniwha, Rangi Ruru had an impressive medal haul SPEEDSTER: Charlotte Spurway picked up a Canterbury track cycling record in the under-17 2km individual pursuit. PHOTO: GRANT HARRIS with five gold, four silver and two bronze. Anneka is also part of the under-17 eight which won gold. “Rangi Ruru Girls’ School is one of New Zealand’s highest Eat fresh fruit and veggies to grow healthy bodies and minds • Convenient Location • Organic products • Selling real fruit and vegetables at real prices. • Knowledgeable friendly staff. • “We grow what we sell” vegeland achieving schools in sport, as we have a diverse range of sporting codes and professional coaches,” said Anderson. •More sport, page 10 Fresh produce a drawcard for over three decades For 33 years now, customers from across Christchurch have enjoyed the fresh flavours, the quality and the very competitive prices of the fruit, vegetables, dairy products and honey offered at vegeland in Marshland Road. 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