Western News: June 11, 2019

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2 Tuesday June 11 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi from the editor’s desk news WESTERN NEWS THE LOCAL body elections in October are shaping up as the most fascinating for years. Lianne Dalziel is still a lone contender for mayor. But the battle for council seats is well and truly under way. Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board member Catherine Chu has her sights set on Vicki Buck’s Riccarton Ward seat. She has done her apprenticeship in local body politics on the community board and now thinks it’s time to step up a notch. Says Chu: “I’ve already said this to Vicki, she does an amazing job. I’m doing it because I’m passionate about Riccarton and Christchurch . . . my intentions are to represent the community, not beat someone.” Noble stuff, but to win an election you need to be prepared to fight. – 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 Chance to win an electric car A $40,000 EV is one of the many prizes up for grabs at the Star Media Home and Living Show. Page 10 sport Award for BMX Club Christchurch City BMX Club have been recognised for overcoming adverse weather conditions to win the event of the year at the recent Cycling New Zealand Awards. Page 17 community events Warm up with crafts Head to Te Hāpua Halswell Centre for a relaxing crafternoon every Saturday between 1-3pm. 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 Page 18 The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 18,190 homes every Tuesday Templeton, Islington, Hei Hei, Broomfield, Halswell, Oaklands, Westlake, Hornby, Wigram, Sockburn, Church Corner, Ilam, Russley, Hyde Park, Avonhead, Riccarton Park, Riccarton. JOIN US NOW! See website for details BONDS End of season storewide sale - 40% off marked prices. T&Cs apply UNDER ARMOUR Hoodies and Joggers 2 for $100 and 2 for $160. T&Cs apply. SCRIBER & MARKS School ball offer. Fashion suit for $199, plus receive a free cotton shirt and tie. STYLES MAY DIFFER TO IMAGE SHOWN RODD & GUNN Selected styles priced from $49 and from $79. While stocks last. BENDON Massive Mid-Year Sale starts in store 12 June. REMBRANDT Wool, linen and cotton blazers. Usually priced up to $399. Now from $99 with nothing over $199. While stocks last Sign up to Smart Deals & be in the monthly draw for a $100 Dress-Smart gift card! Be one of the first to hear about the latest deals, sent straight to your inbox each week! CHRISTCHURCH 409 Main South Road, Hornby Open 10am-5pm, 7 Days 03 349 5750 www.dress-smart.co.nz
WESTERN NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday June 11 2019 3 News Cruising behaviour new term for boy racers • By Georgia O’Connor-Harding IF YOU are hooning around the western suburbs in your car, you now won’t be labelled a “boy racer” by community representatives. The Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board has renamed the term “boy racing” to “cruising behaviour” following concerns the words were not appropriate. The topic emerged when deputy chairwoman Helen Broughton filed a motion Helen Broughton calling for increased enforcement of police against boy racers on Deans Ave. It will be discussed at the board’s meeting today. Before the motion was brought to the board, the term was changed to “cruising behaviour” due to concerns from board chairman Mike Mora. “If you are a girl for an example driving a car, you are not a boy racer are you? If you are a 25-year-old or a 38-year-old you are not a boy racer,” he said. His other concern was the city council has a “no cruising bylaw” in place, not a “boy racer” bylaw. Said Mr Mora: “How would you feel if you were pulled up by a policeman . . . you said: ‘Well I am not a boy,’ and you went to court and you could prove you are not a boy but it is under the boy racer legislation.” Daniel Cossar, who organised the notorious Aves Invasion event over Easter, said the term “boy racer” is not offensive at all and people can call them what they like. Canterbury metro area commander Superintendent Lane Todd said the term boy racer has sometimes been an issue and police instead call them anti-social road users. He said reported calls for service in relation to this issue at Deans Ave has been low for several months. The city council implemented no cruising restrictions on Deans, Moorhouse, Fitzgerald and Bealey Aves in June 2010 in response to complaints about driving behaviour. Penalties for cruising range from $150-$1000. Residents have also been advised if they are concerned NAME CHANGE: The Halswell-Hornby- Riccarton Community Board has renamed the term “boy racing” to “cruising behaviour” after concerns the term wasn’t applicable. about boy racer activity to phone *555 from a mobile phone. While phone calls will go to a police communications centre, they will be given lower priority than 111 calls. As well as phoning *555, residents can also call the Hornby Police Station on 344 1800 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if concerned about boy racers. •HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you think the term boy racers is out of date? Email your views to georgia.oconnor@ starmedia.kiwi Local News Now In Brief Fire rages, homes at risk SPEED LIMITS REVIEW Monday is the last day to make a submission on the city council’s review of speed limits along several roads in Halswell and Hornby. Under the suggested changes, some roads may be reduced to 60km/h, while some – Halswell Junction and Kennedys Bush Rds, as well as parts of Cashmere and Hendersons Rds – may be changed to 50km/h. For more information or to make a submission, go to www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/consultationsand-submissions/ haveyoursay. COMMUNITY BUILDING The Hei Hei Community Link building on Wycola Ave is now available for casual hire. Members of the community will be able to use the building for meetings as it is currently vacant. The building was recently painted, and had insulation and a heat pump put in. To make a booking, go to community.facilities@ ccc.govt.nz. URGENT MEDICINE RECALL FUSION HAIR TONIC Oral Capsules – All BATCHES for ALL PACK SIZES Global Therapeutics Pty Ltd in collaboration with the New Zealand distributor Health 2000 is recalling all batches of Fusion Hair Tonic. There have been overseas reports of liver injury in consumers taking these products, with some cases requiring hospitalisation. While the risk of drug induced liver injury is low, it has the potential to be life-threatening. Plant a tree. Be a volun-tree helper. Be a part of National Volunteers Week 16 - 22 June In the interests of our consumers’ health and safety, we ask that if you have a bottle of Fusion Hair Tonic capsules that you stop using this product immediately. Consumers should return unused product to the place of purchase for a refund. Global Therapeutics also seeks to advise that there will be no future supply of this formula. No other Fusion products are affected. TOLL FREE CUSTOMER SERVICE +64 800461 266 Global Therapeutics Pty Ltd sincerely regrets any inconvenience to our customers. Sunday 16 June West Broken Run, Wigram 1pm-3pm Saturday 22 June Halswell Quarry 10am-12pm For all the details go to: ccc.govt.nz/volunteer-in-parks
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