TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019 Connecting Your Community www.star.kiwi Historic Risingholme ready to open Investigation into Sumner sea wall Free After Hours Care for Under 13 Yrs OPEN 7 DAYS Ph: 343 3661 | 4 Yaldhurst Rd • By Georgia O’Connor-Harding YVETTE CUNDY describes her late father Colin Dean as “kind to a fault.” Known for having a “sparkle in his eye,” Mr Dean lived a Page 3 fulfilling life, always putting his family first and spending as much time outdoors as possible. Four years ago, at the relatively young age of 65, Mr Dean died from bowel cancer, leaving behind his wife Marilyn, three children and eight grandchildren. In honour of her father, Mrs Cundy, of Halswell, is taking part in the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon in Blenheim on Page 7 Half marathon in memory of father LOVING MEMORY: Yvette Cundy is taking part in the Saint Clair Half Marathon to raise money for Bowel Cancer New Zealand after losing her father to the disease. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER Saturday to raise awareness and money for Bowel Cancer New Zealand. She also aims to raise awareness of the importance of bowel screenings. •Turn to page 5 www.riccartonclinic.co.nz Woods fighting to save Kiwibank branches • By Georgia O’Connor-Harding MEGAN WOODS is battling to stop the closure of Kiwibank branches in Barrington and Upper Riccarton. The Wigram MP and greater Christchurch regeneration minister met with Kiwibank, calling on it to reconsider closing the branches after strong objections were raised by residents. Megan Last month Woods Kiwibank and New Zealand Post announced they will close branches in Hornby, Upper Riccarton and Riccarton. Dr Woods has taken up the fight in honour of former Wigram MP and deputy prime minister, the late Jim Anderton, who championed Kiwibank for many years and was instrumental in its founding. “The Barrington branch was the local branch of the late Jim Anderton,” she said. •Turn to page 6 Buy pre-loved & spread the love Clothing | furniture | household goods Corner Gasson & Carlyle Streets, Sydenham | ph (03) 332 8277 Open Monday–Friday 9am–4:30pm & Saturday 9:30am–1:30pm. Free pick up of donated goods. familystore.org.nz More than just a store. DO IT ONCE - DO IT RIGHT •Retaining Walls •Drain-laying •Driveways •Trenching •Over 60 years professional experience •Modern Machinery The Christchurch branch of Civil Construction Ltd takes great pride in delivering high quality civil works, drainage and general contracting solutions through the Canterbury region. Our success is built on obtaining respect and repeat business for our honesty, skills and innovation. For enquiries and a free quote contact Peter on 03 344 2596 peter@civilconstruction.co.nz www.civilconstruction.co.nz STAY WELL NATURALLY GO VIR-DEFENCE offers powerful immune support this winter with its nine clinically proven ingredients. SuppORtS: •Reduced•chances•of•colds,• • flu•&•poor•health •Reduced•severity•&•duration• • of•colds•&•flu •Respiratory•health • •Energy•&•wellness • SUPER PRICES: 30’s only $14.90 save $15.00 60’s only $26.90 save $23.00 120’s only $49.90 save $49.90 MAIL ORDER AVAILABLE PROVEN FORMULA Bringing You The Best In Natural Health MARSHALLS HEALTH & NATURAL THERAPY CONSULTING - PRESCRIBING - DISPENSING - MANUFACTURING MEDICAL HERBALISTS 101 seaVIeW roaD, NeW BrIGHToN pHoNe 388 5757 - We are alWaYs HappY To Help! -
Change language