Western News: April 30, 2019

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2 Tuesday April 30 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi from the editor’s desk WESTERN NEWS PEOPLE LIVING in the Carrs Rd area have had to put up with kart racing for years (page 1). KartSport Canterbury wants to move to McLeans Island but the wheels are turning very slowly. First the club needs to get resource consent to build at McLeans, which in itself will take between 18 months and two years. But working out how often and what times the club can operate a track there for the resource consent is taking too long. A seminar between the local community board and city council staff in late May will thrash out these issues it is hoped. The seminar has been prompted by the Awatea Residents’ Association. Maybe association members should stand in the local body election to speed things up. - Barry Clarke get in touch GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Georgia O’Connor-Harding Ph: 021 910 730 georgia.oconnor@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Alana Powell Ph: 962 8753 alana.powell@starmedia.kiwi Wartime fallen remembered • By Georgia O’Connor-Harding THOUSANDS gathered across the western side of the city on Thursday to remember those who lost their lives in war. About 1200 gathered at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand, about 200 attended the service held at Hornby Primary School, about 1200 at the Halswell Domain and 1000 at the Templeton RSA. Former city councillor Bob Shearing, who organised the Hornby service, said the event focused on young people and had a good turnout in spite of being smaller than previous years. Students from Hornby High School and Hornby Primary School also spoke of what Anzac Day means to them and the importance of showing kindness to others regardless of gender, ethnicity and faith. The service also had guestspeakers including Wigram MP Megan Woods, Major Gill Waugh and Royal New Zealand Air Force veteran Denis Hampton. Organiser Ron Fensom said the Halswell service was about 600 people short compared to previous years but those who were there thoroughly enjoyed the service. It was attended by city councillor Anne Galloway, New Zealand Army representatives and students including Aidanfield Christian School, Hillmorton High School and Cashmere High School. Selwyn MP Amy Adams and MOVING SPEECH: Hornby High School head students Lachlan Hickford and Shardey Harris giving a thoughtful speech on what Anzac Day means to them. army representatives including Major General John Boswell was present at the Templeton RSA service. THE RUSSLEY VILLAGE HOLLY LEA VILLAGE russleyvillage.co.nz 03 357 9392 73 Roydvale Ave, Christchurch For enquiries contact Wayne Thompson STYLISH DESIGN, CONTEMPORARY RETIREMENT LIVING Making your retirement move is easy when it’s to one of these sought after locations. Located on the site of the old Russley Hotel, The Russley Village is set within eight acres of award-winning gardens and grounds. The centrepiece of The Russley Village is its purpose built resident community facility, The Homestead where you will find Abode Café & Brasserie, a cinema, library, arts & crafts space and hair salon. The Village scooped two prestigious awards for this state-of-the-art, multi-purpose building at the recent New Zealand Commercial Project Awards. The Ashley Suites, our boutique care facility, is currently underway and will provide residential care up to hospital level. Holly Lea Village is nestled in the heart of Fendalton within beautifully tailored grounds. The village has recently undergone a major refurbishment and has just released the first stage of new apartments with construction planned to commence in early 2019. The Morven apartments, comprising of eight spacious two bedroom apartments, are architecturally designed with comfort and safety in mind and offer the latest in contemporary retirement living. hollylea.co.nz 03 351 2679 123 Fendalton Rd, Christchurch For enquiries contact Juliane Brand
WESTERN NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday April 30 2019 3 in Anzac Day memorial services Minister of Defence Ron Mark was also presented with a life membership for his services to the RSA. Templeton RSA and Canterbury District RSA president Stan Hansen said the numbers were up this year. “The support was absolutely fantastic, people weren’t swayed by the (March 15) events,” he said. The Air Force Museum of New Zealand featured poppy panels from the “5000 Poppies’ World War One Centenary” project which provided a striking background against a large black drop curtain. The service was officiated by the Royal New Zealand Air Force chaplain Ken Diekema and the Salvation Army’s Christchurch City Corps Band provided the musical accompaniment. It was also addressed by the museum’s acting director and wing commander Brett Marshall. A wreath was also laid by representatives of the Christchurch RSA, the Royal New Zealand Air Force Association, the Halswell- Hornby-Riccarton Community Board and Dr Woods. REMEMBERANCE: Denis Hampton at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand’s Anzac Day service on Thursday. The Templeton RSA and Hornby services also drew crowds of people to honour those who died in the war. Local News Now In Brief Fire rages, homes at risk BUS STOPS A change in the Orbiter’s route has led to a need for bus stops on Greers Rd and Waimairi Rd. The Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton and Fendalton-Waimairi- Harewood community boards will meet today to discuss providing access to public transport through the provision of bus stops along the two roads. The Orbiter change was made due to the closure of Homestead Lane to buses meaning the former route via Homestead Lane, Ilam Rd and Memorial Ave could no longer be operated. The route changes have resulted in the Orbiter using Greers and Waimairi Rd. RESTRICTIONS LIKELY No stopping restrictions are likely to be placed on Treffers Rd in Wigram. It is due to the city council approving a resource consent for a gym and cafe to be built at 1 Treffers Rd. As part of the resource consent conditions, visibility of Treffers Rd is required for vehicles using the northern access to the site of the gym and cafe. To achieve visibility, no stopping restrictions are required on both sides of the access point. The Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board will look to approve the restrictions today. Overseas Investment in New Zealand Riccarton Road is for business OPEN What’s your perspective? The Government is proposing to reform the Overseas Investment Act, to better ensure that it supports New Zealanders’ wellbeing. A consultation document has been released which outlines a range of options. These options explore issues related to: what investment is screened, who is screened and how screening occurs. This is an important topic for all New Zealanders, so the Treasury is holding a public meeting so that individuals and organisations can share their views. If you’re unable to attend the event, but would like to share your views, please email us at OverseasInvestment@ treasury.govt.nz To register for the event and to see the consultation document or a short summary visit: treasury.govt.nz/overseasinvestment-consultation When: 8 May 2019, 5pm Where: Crowne Plaza Christchurch 764 Colombo Street Thank you for your patience while we upgrade the road and waste water pipes. Please drive carefully. Rimu St Rotherham St Riccarton Rd Clarence St Straven Rd For details visit ccc.govt.nz/RiccartonRoad There’s FREE parking via Straven Rd or Rimu St Buses are running as usual
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