8 Tuesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>26</strong> <strong>2019</strong> <strong>News</strong> Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi WESTERN NEWS Local <strong>News</strong> Now Fire rages, homes at risk Exploring Antarctica by sea INSPIRED: Georgina Archibald training for her Antarctic kayaking expedition next month. A CHRISTCHURCH woman is about to head to Antarctica to kayak with an Olympian – all in the name of inspiring others to get out and explore. Ara Institute of Canterbury learning adviser Georgina Archibald, 29, is one of five young people selected to take part in the Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Expedition. “This will certainly be the greatest outdoor adventure I’ve ever undertaken, so I’m thrilled to have been selected,” said Miss Archibald. Next month Miss Archibald and the expedition team – including Olympic slalom canoeist Mike Dawson – will travel to the Antarctic Peninsula via South America on a One Oceans Expeditions vessel. Once in Antarctica, they will have the opportunity to explore the region in kayaks with help from guides and Dawson. “Going to Antarctica is incredible but being able to kayak there will be even more amazing . . . it means we’ll be able to get up close to the landscape and wildlife,” said Miss Archibald. As she counts down to the trip, her focus is on training and ensuring she has the right gear. “I’ve been enjoying kayaking around Banks Peninsula over the summer. However, the warm temperatures have been very different to the polar conditions in Antarctica, and one of the expedition’s biggest challenges will be managing the extreme cold while kayaking – ideally I’ll get my layering techniques right.” As a self-described storyteller, Miss Archibald was drawn to the nature of the expedition, which combines the chance to Georgina Archibald experience new landscapes and wildlife. On her return, Miss Archibald will share her story with the Pasifika community, schools, tertiary institutions and community organisations. “My message will be focused on what an incredible world we live in and to make the most of being able to get out there and explore it. Adventures, big or small, local or further afield, are what opens our eyes and make us appreciate life.” Antarctic Heritage Trust executive director Nigel Watson will lead the expedition, saying it will be an unforgettable experience. “We have an incredible team on board this year. We can’t wait to share this journey as Antarctica has the power to change lives.” Garden award haul •From page 1 The trophy is the competition’s premier award and it won the Howman Cup for outstanding flats and townhouse gardens in a retirement village. The village came first place in the rest and retirement homes category of the competition, earning them the Peter Lawrence Challenge Trophy. Individual village residents also received a second and third prize in the Howman Cup category and the association awarded all residents located on the village’s street frontage a gardening certificate. “Lots and lots” of hours have gone into the garden – which is cared for by Miss Holmes and part-time gardener Amanda Riordan. “We both have a passion for our work and we put our heart and soul in the garden,” Miss The revolution in heat pumps is here now! Holmes said. The garden, which was first planted by the village’s former gardener Linda Rollo in 2010 features a range of plants including rhododendrons, camellias, lavenders and roses. Mrs Rollo, who retired in late 2016, said a lot of the garden has changed since the original planting and it is “just a beautiful village” now. She said the key is to never give up and put in “lots of hard work.” Results: H M Taylor Cup (novice) – First, Allan and Margret Shears, Richmond Ave, Halswell; Third, Mr and Mrs B Hattrill, Oriana Cres, Hornby. Sladen Cup (over 18m frontage) – Certificate of merit, John and Hilda Martin, Cephas Close, Upper Riccarton; G and L Beattie, 18 Tudor Ave, Ilam. Howman Cup (flats and townhouses) – First, Peter Gooding, The revolution in heat pumps is here now! 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CBA Trophy (continuing PICK OF THE BUNCH: Russley Village won a number of top awards from the Christchurch Beautifying Association. standard) – First, Sarah and Todd Schumacher, Tirangi St, Hornby; Second, Jenny and Jim Clifford, 33 Euphraise Drive, Halswell AA Lawrence Memorial Trophy (premier award) – Russley Village, Roydvale Ave, Russley. Watling Cup (gardens over 82.5m frontage) – Second, Academy Funeral Services, 65 Main South Rd, Upper Riccarton; Third, Coupland’s Bakeries, cnr Carmen and Buchanans Rds, Hornby. StREEtStOcK StAtE Of ORigin pLUS wingLESS mODifiED chAmpS & DEmOLitiOn DERBY SAt 2 nD mARch 7pm StARt Jefferies Trophy (hotels and motels) – First, Chateau on the Park, 189 Deans Ave. Peter Lawrence Challenge Trophy (rest and retirement homes) – First, Russley Village, Roydvale Ave, Russley. President’s Trophy (community gardens) – Riccarton West Community Gardens, Peverel St, Riccarton. 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