Western News: July 09, 2019

TUESDAY, JULY 9 2019 

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Jerry recovering from brutal attack 

‘He was 

bleeding 

everywhere’ 

• By Georgia O’Connor- 

Harding 

NICHOLA Crawford cannot 

fathom the kindness that has 

been shown to her following 

the brutal attack of her 

german shepherd Jerry. 

The Riccarton resident 

was walking her son’s dog 

Jerry along Wharenui Rd 

recently when three unrestrained 

dogs appeared from 

an unfenced property and 

attacked him. 

“I was a mess, I don’t 

remember most of it . . . I was 

trying to hold Jerry but he 

was on his choker chain, so 

I was trying to sort of swing 

him around but it was all just 

so quick . . . he was bleeding 

everywhere,” Ms Crawford 

said. 

The owner of the three dogs 

along with members of the 

public helped throughout the 

attack, but Ms Crawford has 

not heard from the owner 

since. 

The attack left Jerry with 

puncture wounds along his 

abdomen, numerous bites and 

a wound on his neck. 

•Turn to page 5 

KINDNESS: Nichola Crawford has been left overwhelmed by the support she has received 

after german shepherd Jerry was attacked by three dogs on Wharenui Rd. 

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Laloli puts 

name 

forward for 

council seat 

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding 

RIGHT-LEANING Independent 

Citizens candidate Catherine 

Chu will no longer be running 

uncontested for the city council’s 

Riccarton Ward in October’s local 

body elections. 

Former 

Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 

Community 

Board member 

Peter Laloli has 

put his name 

forward to run 

independently 

against Ms Chu Peter Laloli 

for the job. 

The decision was prompted 

by current city councillor Vicki 

Buck’s announcement to depart 

from politics at the end of the 

term. 

The retired policeman and Riccarton 

resident said he had been 

considering running for the community 

board, but now that Ms 

Buck isn’t standing, he will put his 

name forward for city council as 

well. 

Mr Laloli served on the 

community board for 15 years 

– two terms as the chairman of 

the board – before he failed to be 

re-elected in 2016. 

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Tuesday July 9 2019 3 

News 

Local 


Now 

Fire rages, homes at risk 

Kyle Park reclassification 

Decision 

likely 

today 


A MAJOR step could be taken 

today to get the long-awaited 

Hornby mega-facility built. 

The Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 

Community Board will 

consider approving a recommendation 

made by a hearings 

panel to reclassify part of Kyle 

Park and update the Kyle Park 

Management Plan 1993. 

The changes need to be made 

to enable the Hornby 

Library, Service Centre 

and South West Pool to 

be accommodated at the 

eastern end of Kyle Park. 

Last month, a hearings 

panel made up of 

Papanui-Innes Community 

Board deputy chairwoman 

Emma Norrish, 

city councillors Sara Templeton 

and Tim Scandrett considered 

181 submissions on the proposal. 

DECISION TIME: The Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community 

Board may give final approval today to reclassify part of Kyle 

Park to allow the Hornby mega-facility to go ahead. 

The city council received 163 

submissions in favour and 23 

in opposition following 

public consultation in 

March and April. 

On June 17, the 

hearings panel recommended 

the changes go 

ahead. 

Other recommendations 

made was for an 

upgrade to the Kyle 

Park underpass to be aligned 

with the work on the Hornby 

mega-facility, as proposed by a 

Marc Duff 

Crime Protection through Environmental 

Design report. 

It also supported the community’s 

wish to enhance the 

amenity of Kyle Park including 

land remediation and working 

with the Ministry of Education 

to install a safe crossing between 

Hornby Primary and Hornby 

High School. 

Greater Hornby Residents’ 

Association chairman Marc 

Duff and member Mark Peters, 

who will be attending the 

meeting on Tuesday, are hoping 

the recommendation will go 

ahead to allow for the Hornby 

facility to be built as soon as 

possible. 

Board chairman Mike Mora 

agreed and said he hoped there 

would be no “hold-ups” at the 

meeting. 

If the changes go ahead, the 

city council will be asked to 

confirm the site and scope of the 

facility – this confirmation is 

scheduled for September. 

Last year extensive 

geotechnical and contamination 

testing undertaken on the 

former landfill site by the city 

council confirmed Kyle Park 

could be safely built on. 

Landfill gas testing also began 

at the park in April and will run 

for about 12 months. 

City council head of 

recreation sports and events 

Nigel Cox said gas comes out 

of landfills naturally as rubbish 

decomposes. 

“If the Kyle Park site is 

confirmed, the landfill gas 

testing will provide information 

needed to mitigate any gasses 

in the design of the facility. We 

started the testing early so that 

we would have the test results 

before we start any design 

process,” he said. 

In Brief 

RESIDENTS’ PARKING 

A parking restriction exception 

scheme could be installed on 

two streets in Upper Riccarton 

and Ilam. The Halswell-Hornby- 

Riccarton Community Board 

will today consider approving 

the scheme on Athol Tce and 

Rutherglen Ave so residents 

living on the street don’t have 

to comply to the P120 time 

limit restrictions. The scheme 

allows residents in the street to 

purchase a permit for a specific 

vehicle. The cost of the permit 

is currently $54 per year but 

is subject to change due to the 

permits requiring to be renewed 

annually. 

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Community Board will 

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submission on the city council’s 

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The aim of the strategy is 

to develop a framework to 

help manage the city’s water 

resources, values and demands. 

Consultation closes on July 21. 

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Te Hapua: Halswell Centre at 

noon. To make a submission and 

to find out more information go 

to the city council’s have your 

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McMaster & Heap 

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“The Needle” 

Last week the decision was 

made to open up my beautiful 

girl Lola to retrieve a “bent 

needle” somewhere in her 

abdomen. I debated over this 

for 24 hours as I don’t like 

her having anaesthetics and 

I hate cutting her open. She 

was telling me she wasn’t 

right though, lagging behind 

on walks and eventually not 

wanting to leave the house, 

tucked up sore in her abdomen, 

head hung low and those sad 

eyes staring at me. She may not 

speak English but she sure talks 

to me. 

She is loved and adored by 

everyone at the clinic so my 

nurses took blood from her 

and run them in house. Everything tested 

was within normal limits. Richard Lucy then 

ultrasounded her abdomen and again 

nothing of concern was seen - thankfully. 

We radiographed her spine which appeared 

normal. What we did find was what looked 

to be a needle 

sitting ventrally 

in her abdomen. I 

was aware of the 

needle after her 

first surgery to 

remove her kidney 

due to cancer. The 

specialist surgeon 

mistakenly had 

left it behind. I had 

been monitoring 

its position with 

regular X-rays 

and it hadn’t 

moved in years. 

Last week when 

we radiographed her the needle 

had moved and appeared bent, 

necessitating removal. 

My colleague surgically operated 

on Lola as I find it difficult to cut my 

girl open. The rusty looking needle was 

removed and it had passed through a lobe 

of liver causing adhesions to the peritoneal 

wall lining. This would have caused her pain. 

These were freed up and she was closed and 

recovered so quickly with the aid of our “Bear 

Hugger’ which blows warm air around Lola 

on recovery. 

She’s getting lots of TLC at 

home and work and with my 

clients. She’s adored by so 

many and everyone wants 

her to recover speedily. She’s 

fought kidney cancer and 

chemo, split pad disease and 

intervertebral disc disease. 

She’s hard to keep down 

and out for too long. So far 

so good ( Lucky her parents 

are vets!!)- she’s more 

comfortable and 

moving better and 

that needle had 

to go!! 

Dr Michele 

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‘STOKED’: HVS Ltd manager Richard Gardyne presents Susan Iffland with the 

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Halswell woman is 

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winning electric car 

• By Devon Bolger 

WHEN SUSAN Iffland 

first got a call to say she 

had won a $40,000 electric 

car, she was in disbelief. 

“I asked the man on the 

other end about 12 times 

if he was tricking me and 

then later I emailed to ask 

if we actually got to keep 

the car, not just drive it for 

a while.” 

But she really had won 

the competition after 

entering the Star Media 

Home and Living Show 

which was held between 

June 28 and 30. 

The car was gifted by 

HVS Ltd. 

Sales and finance manager 

Richard Gardyne said 

he was glad it went to Mrs 

Iffland. 

“I’m stoked, they seem 

to genuinely like the 

vehicle a lot, so it’s a great 

result.” 

Mrs Iffland said now 

that she knows it isn’t all a 

joke, she’s thrilled and the 

car couldn’t have come at a 

better time. 

“We’ve been saving for 

a holiday but we thought 

that money really should 

go on a new car, and now 

we’ve won one.” 

Her husband Ben said 

the couple’s 2004 Volkswagen 

Golf was causing 

constant issues for them. 

“Every time we would 

take it for a warrant of 

fitness or service, there 

would be another problem 

with it.” 

He said he’s had his eye 

on an electric car for a 

while. 

“I’ve been wanting one 

myself, I think they’re great 

and I’m definitely a big fan 

of saving the planet.” 

Mrs Iffland won the car 

drawn from 4000 entries. 

She said she can’t believe 

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Jerry on road to recovery 

•From page 1 

He was taken to the vet where 

he was sedated so his wounds 

could be drained, cleaned 

and stitched up – he was also 

prescribed antibiotics and painkillers. 

Ms Crawford said she doesn’t 

blame the dogs or their owner 

– but she would like a fence 

installed on their property and 

has asked the city council’s dog 

control team to follow up. 

“I said to dog control I don’t 

want to take money off them because 

it wouldn’t be right. I have 

already got the money raised,” 

she said. 

Within four days after 

setting up a Givealittle page to 

raise money to cover Jerry’s vet 

bill, $1027 was donated by 61 

people. 

Ms Crawford said most of the 

money came on the day she set 

up the page and she was overwhelmed 

by everyone’s support. 

The vet bill was $950, but Ms 

Crawford also had additional 

costs to cover having Jerry’s 

stitches cleaned. 

Axel Jones, who made a 

donation, said he didn’t know 

Ms Crawford but it was such an 

unfortunate story. 

“As a dog owner you feel that’s 

like a friend being attacked and 

no doubt a very scary experience 

RECOVERING: Jerry the german shepherd was badly injured 

following an attack by three unrestrained dogs on Wharenui 

Rd recently. 

with a big bill to go with it.” 

Since the attack, Ms Crawford, 

who already has anxiety, said 

she has been having panic attacks. 

“That was my worst thought 

ever happening and now it has 

happened,” she said. 

Ms Crawford said she has 

been left afraid to take Jerry out 

but she is hoping with “baby 

steps” she will be able to take 

him walking regularly again 

soon. 

•From page 1 

But Ms Chu said his decision 

to run against her doesn’t change 

a lot. 

She said his experience could 

not be ignored but she hopes to 

bring a fresh perspective. 

“It has always been about me 

fighting for what I believe is right 

and fighting for the residents 

and being a strong 

voice for them,” she said. 

In the last elections, 

Mr Laloli came third in 

the race to secure the 

city council’s Halswell 

Ward with 1337 votes 

– losing by 796 votes to 

city councillor Anne 

Galloway and 702 votes 

to Halswell Community Project 

chairwoman Chrys Horn. 

He also lost to current community 

board members Debbie 

Mora by 780 votes and 506 votes 

to Ross McFarlane in a bid for 

a place on the board with 2634 

votes. 

But Mr Laloli said: “If you can’t 

afford to lose, don’t stand.” 

He said his reasoning for his 

bid to return to the board is because 

“nothing has happened in 

three years.” 

“The things on the agenda are 

Local 


Now 


Chu has goal to review 

council spending 

Catherine Chu 

exactly the same as what was 

there when I left,” he said. 

Mr Laloli said some of 

these issues being the Hornby 

Library, Customer Services and 

Recreation and Sport Centre 

and roadwork issues on Riccarton 

Rd. 

Ms Chu agreed there is too 

much bureaucracy that 

goes on which wastes time 

and process. 

“That is why on council 

level I want to be able to 

make sure this less of that 

and things get done more 

efficiently,” she said. 

Ms Chu said she 

believes she can achieve 

more on a council level 

than at the board – some of her 

goals are to review council spending, 

making rates affordable and 

restoring basic infrastructure in 

the city. 

Mr Laloli hopes to improve 

partnerships in the community 

to reduce crime and to review 

the number of cycleways the city 

council is installing. 

“I am a pro-person for cycle 

lanes, I like cycle lanes but I don’t 

think we need to put in place the 

cycle lanes we have got,” he 

said. 

’s 

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Tuesday 16 July, 10am 

Anthony Wilding Retirement Village 

Join us for a fun-filled hour with Annah and her team as 

they speak to us about Annah’s story of success, her 

charity RAW, and a showcase of her clothing collection 

with styling tips to help revitalise your signature style! 

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To reserve your seat please 

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Yr 7/8 South West Zones Basketball Tournament 

The Year 7/8 Basketball team competed at the South West Zones tournament at 

Wharenui Stadium. 

The South West Zones Basketball Tournament was held at Wharenui Stadium 

on Tuesday 18 June. Nine Senior Students represented Oaklands at this 

tournament. 

We played a total of four games, wining one of them and losing the other three by 

small margins. The team can be very proud of their efforts which resulted in them 

finishing third overall. 

It was great to see the team working well together with lots of passing and 

working together for the common good of the team. Thanks to Marie, Eddie 

and Amanda for helping out with 

transport. Without our fantastic 

parent helpers we could not do what 

we do. 

While we have not progressed on 

to the next round of competition, 

we will take our learnings from the 

tournament and transfer these into 

our weekly Friday games. We look 

forward to more exciting Basketball 

as the season progresses. 

Oaklands School Rebuild 

Our rebuild is underway watch our website for updates 

Hub 5 Park Detectives 

All three Hub 5 classes have visited the Botanic Gardens and were involved 

in some learning called ‘Park Detectives’, this was run by educators from the 

Christchurch City Council. 

The Park Detectives Programme was an informative and interactive lesson and 

the children learnt about.....birds, bugs and trees. They discovered how birds 

communicate and pollinate our flowers and trees. Students also got a chance 

to do some bird watching. They had some great encounters with some fantail. 

After that, the children learnt about bugs and how they are so important to the 

decomposition of the trees and vegetation. Finally, the students looked at the 

New Zealand native trees and how they help our environment. Thanks to all of 

our parent helpers! 

Josie Leoni’s recap: 

On Thursday the 23rd of May 5DH went on a wonderful trip! It took 10 - 15 

minutes, once we got to the gardens we got straight into the 1st activity. We 

got given a card and got told, “Don’t show ANYONE”. We played a fun game 

where we had to find our other bird family by using the voice of the bird. I was a 

“Piwakawaka” also known as a “Fantail” after we found our brothers and sisters 

we had to find our parent, the fantail’s parent was Jenna’s grandpa. 

When we had finished we then had another activity we listened, to the wonderful 

chirping of birds. We had a notepad where we recorded the birds. 

Hub 3 and 4 at Orana Park! 

Hub 3 and 4 were fortunate enough to be able to go to 

Orana Park. We had been looking forward to this trip for a 

long time, and it did not disappoint! 

The weather was kind to us which made for an easy walk 

around the zoo. We learnt so much about all the different 

animals and sustainability. 

We split into our classes and went with different tour 

guides. The guides captivated the student’s attention – 

and indeed our and the parents – for the entire day, as 

their knowledge was taken in by us and the students as 

we explored each of the species the Park had to offer. We 

saw and learnt more about animals such as the Gorillas, 

Cheetahs, Rhinos, Giraffes, Tigers, Birds, and Spider 

Monkeys! 

The children added to their knowledge of sustainability – to help protect the 

Gorillas, you can recycle your old mobile phone! This is so that manufacturers 

can reuse a certain material in phones that is found in Gorillas’ habitats! This way, 

people don’t have to keep destroying their homes! Also palm oil products were 

recommended that we do not buy these products, as Tigers are facing a similar 

problem! We all really enjoyed our time at Orana Park and can not wait to learn 

more about animals and sustainability in the classroom! 

Hub 6 @ Travis Wetlands 

Hub 6 visited Travis Wetlands as part of their Science Unit on Sustainability. 

See below for some students writing about the Travis Wetlands. 

Travis Wetlands - The bus ride was 40 minutes long and quite bumpy, when we 

got to the wetlands we had a quick snack and an introduction. After that, we went 

to the information centre and found out that 200 years ago, 95% of New Zealand 

was wetlands before the Europeans came along. We also found out that a wetland 

is like a bed and breakfast, a sieve, an airport, a sponge and a home. Then we split 

off into our two groups, my group headed off with Pete to look at water creatures. 

We used the retrieval device (a sieve on a stick) to catch the water creatures. 

Keisha got super lucky and got about fifteen water creatures on her first go, they 

include the water boatman, the backswimmer and the mite. Not long after that, I 

found a damselfly nymph and it was going crazy. We also found a water snail, but 

we let it go because it wasn’t moving. 

Then Pete took ours to show it to 

everyone because we had caught the 

most. We let them go to finish, which 

was sad because I had gotten attached 

to those guys. - Written by Scarlett. 

Travis Wetlands - As we hopped off the 

bus 6RF and half of 6SL put their bags 

down. Pete (the instructor) gave us an 

introduction about what we were going 

to do. We split into two groups and had 

two activities. Pete also said how the 

Wetlands is a home, a sieve, a bed and 

breakfast, a sponge and an airport. He 

also explained how 200 years ago 95% 

of the land was covered in wetlands, 

but now only 4% is left. My first activity 

was bird watching. Peter was the name 

of the instructor helping us as we got to 

the place, it was in a little hut. He told us 

to grab binoculars and watch for birds. 

I saw paradise ducks, black swans 

and shuffler. I enjoyed going to Travis 

Wetlands!




Dangerous intersection upgrade plan 


A PLAN to turn the city’s 

fourth most dangerous 

junction into a T-intersection 

to reduce crashes has received 

mixed feedback. 

The city council has received 

137 submissions on 

its proposal for a $1 million 

safety upgrade at the Middleton, 

Ilam and Riccarton Rd 

intersection. 

A seminar 

on the 

intersection 

was held 

between 

city council 

staff and the 

Halswell- 

Hornby- 

Helen 

Broughton 

Riccarton 

Community 

Board last 

week. 

Board deputy chairwoman 

Helen Broughton said she 

couldn’t comment on the 

meeting due to it being publicly 

excluded. 

She said there had been 

mixed feedback on banning 

right turns from Ilam Rd onto 

Riccarton Rd, but did not 

appear to be “overwhelming 

opposition” to the plan. 

The plan would involve 

restricting Riccarton Rd from 

Middleton Rd to left turns in 

SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS: Safety improvements are planned for the intersection of Ilam, 

Middleton and Riccarton Rds. 

PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER 

and out only, as well as narrowing 

the road to allow more 

footpath space for pedestrians. 

The left turn slip lanes from 

Ilam Rd into Riccarton Rd 

would also be removed. 

Mrs Broughton said she 

would prefer to have the 

intersection realigned so that 

Ilam Rd connected through to 

Middleton Rd. 

The intersection is ranked 

the city’s fourth most dangerous 

with 40 crashes with 

varying degree of injury since 

2011. 

“It is a very dangerous 

intersection. We have always 

wanted it done but we have 

never been able to get it done, 

the reason now is it is part of 

the cycleway programme,” 

Mrs Broughton said. 

The intersection will be upgraded 

as part of the Nor’West 

Arc Major Cycle Route, which 

was approved in March last 

year. 

A report will be presented 

to the board on July 23 with 

submissions on the proposal 

to be made public at the same 

time. 

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Skylah’s bid to reduce road toll 

A YEAR 12 Villa Maria 

College student wants to help 

reduce New Zealand’s road 

toll. 

Skylah Holmes is one of 

12 students from around the 

country to have been chosen 

as a national student representative 

for Students Against 

Dangerous Driving. 

Skylah will empower young 

people to make safer and better 

choices on the road as both 

drivers and passengers. 

The national leadership 

programme for SADD fosters 

young emerging leaders who 

are passionate about safe driving 

and making a difference in 

their community. 

As part of the programme, 

Skylah, of Halswell, will travel 

to different parts of the country 

to participate in workshops 

to develop new resources, 

campaigns and ideas that will 

positively impact on New Zealand’s 

roads. 

“I am proud to represent 

Villa Maria College on this national 

platform and hope that 

as a team, we can make a real 

difference to our nation’s road 

toll,” said Skylah. 

She said it is important all 

young drivers understand and 

appreciate what constitutes 

dangerous driving, and have 

tools to ensure they are safe on 

the roads. 

“This also goes for passengers. 

I want to see the road toll 

dramatically reduced, I want 

everyone who heads out in 

their vehicles each day to get to 

their destinations safely, and 

get home to their loved ones.” 

Skylah said. 

She is passionate about road 

safety and is planning a number 

of initiatives at the school 

to promote road safety to her 

fellow students. 

“Young people can make 

a difference. By teaching our 

young people about road 

safety, we hope this flows to 

the rest of the community 

and creates safer roads for 

everyone,” Skylah said. 

EMPOWERING: Villa Maria 

College student Skylah 

Holmes will be a national 

representative for Students 

Against Dangerous Driving. 

ROAD DEATH TOLL 

STATISTICS FOR YOUNG 

PEOPLE 

•Twenty-six people have 

died on Canterbury’s roads 

this year so far. 

•Of those deaths, five were 

aged between 0-15 years, 

one was between 16-19 and 

two were between 20-24. 

The remaining were 25 and 

older. 

•The total nationwide road 

death toll for the year so far 

is 195 and 52 of those were 

people under the age of 24. 

•There were 377 road deaths 

in 2018 and 104 of those 

were people under the age 

of 24. 

•In January, a triple fatal 

crash killed passengers 

Craig Mcallister, 13, Brooklyn 

Taylor, 13, and driver Glen 

Mcallister, 16 during a police 

pursuit on Blenheim Rd, 

Christchurch. 

•Statistics taken from 

https://www.transport.govt. 

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Poetry inspires peace garden 


SIRWAN MOHAMADI loves 

writing poetry. 

“As a human, I need to express 

myself in a certain way, it is 

about expressing feelings and 

emotions and putting it on 

paper,” he said. 

His passion for writing is what 

inspired him to build a garden 

as a statement of peace and 

unity within the multi-cultural 

community at Harrington Park 

in Riccarton. 

Mohamadi has been working 

with members of the community, 

including the Oak Development 

Trust, on the concept of the 

Riccarton Peace Garden. 

The idea was presented to the 

Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 

Community Board last week in 

a bid to form a partnership with 

city council park staff on the 

project. 

A key element Mohamadi is 

planning for the garden is to 

have standing stones, similar to 

Stonehenge, which people can 

write on. 

“The idea is about inspiring 

the young generation into 

writing . . . one of the ideas is to 

inspire young people to express 

themselves in a way that is 

artistic and can help mentally 

and emotionally,” he said. 

The group also plans to 

transform an outer ring 

surrounding the stones into a 

path of pebbles with railing for 

elderly people. 

The aim is for the garden to 

complement the Harrington 

Park playground renewal, with 

work planned to be completed in 

October. 

Mohamadi, who is originally 

from Iran, said the garden is not 

about the March 15 attacks, but 

about respecting diversity in 

Riccarton. 

But he said everyone will have 

different opinions on what the 

garden may relate to. 

It comes as The New 

Zealand Federation of Islamic 

Associations revealed designs 

last month for a proposed 

mosque attack memorial either 

at the Christchurch Botanic 

Gardens or Linwood Cemetery. 

BEAUTIFY: A 

plan to build 

a Riccarton 

Peace 

Garden in 

Harrington 

Park has 

been 

presented to 

the Halswell- 

Hornby- 

Riccarton 

Community 

Board. 

The proposal, which would 

include an ornamental water 

feature, conference centre and 

playground, could cost more 

than $15 million. 

Mohamadi said the 

Harrington Park project is still 

in the planning stages and city 

council staff will need to be 

involved in establishing the cost 

of the project, but it will be open 

to financial support. 

The idea was well-received by 

the board. Chairman Mike Mora 

congratulated the group. 

Said city councillor Vicki 

Buck: “I think it is wonderful and 

I love the idea of a community 

park.” 

The garden proposal has 

been passed onto city council 

staff for consideration and will 

come back to the community 

board. 

FOUR SCHOOLS will help in 

a large effort to restore a stream 

in Ilam. 

Burnside Primary, St Patrick’s 

School, Cobham Intermediate 

and CCEL, an English language 

school in Ilam, will help to 

prepare and plant eco-sourced 

trees to restore the Wairarapa 

Stream. 

Conservation Volunteers 

New Zealand is partnering with 

Million Metres Streams, the city 

council, Working Waters Trust 

and EOS Ecology to restore the 

stream at Jellie Park Recreation 

and Sport Centre. 

Site restoration work at the 

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and other invasive pest plants from the Wairarapa Stream. 

Students help restore 

Wairarapa Stream 

stream started in February, 

when students from CCEL 

removed willow saplings and 

other invasive pest plants. 

“We’ve had some incredible 

support from the city council 

who have already put resources 

towards site preparation and 

plants,” CVNZ regional coordinator 

Hamish Fairbairn 

said. 

Fundraising for the work 

will also cover three years of 

ongoing weed removal. 

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RICCARTON HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Pūtaringamotu 

FuLL HOuSe FOR MuSICAL exTRAvAGANzA 

KAIKORAI exCHANGe TOuRNAMeNT FORGeS FRIeNdSHIpS 

Students presented their own repertoire at the Musical Extravaganza 

Riccarton High School was again successful 

in this year’s winter sports tournament, the 

Kaikorai Exchange, in which they competed 

against Kaikorai Valley College in Dunedin, with 

a handsome shield at stake. 

The two schools take turns to visit each other 

for summer and winter tournaments each year, 

and this time it was RHS’s turn to host their 

Dunedin counterparts. The tournament took 

place on June 13 and 14, with the RHS team led 

by the school’s heads of sport, Orion Chau and 

Grace Ward. 

The students competed in badminton, hockey, 

rugby, basketball, netball, football, table tennis, 

theatre sports – and a new event this year, 

debating. The RHS team won everything except 

the table tennis and debating, picking up the 

shield for the 38th time. 

A highlight of the event was the social on the 

Grace Ward and Orion Chau display 

the Kaikorai Exchange shield. 

Thursday evening, with a sun, sand and surf 

Hawaiian theme, and music provided by DJ 

Chris Singh – the school’s counsellor in his other 

life. 

The tournaments have been held since 1959 

and over the years have seen many strong 

friendships forged between the students from 

the competing schools. 

Riccarton High School’s music students had the 

opportunity to showcase their diverse talents 

in the annual Musical Extravaganza held in the 

school hall on May 30. 

There was a full house for the event, which 

featured all musical genres taught in the school, 

ranging from classical and jazz to contemporary 

and funk, and performances included concert 

bands, jazz bands and combos. The students 

had put together a repertoire of their own 

choice, with vocalists and instrumentalists alike 

delighting the audience of parents and friends 

with their virtuosity and musical skill. 

OpeN NIGHT ATTRACTS HuNdRedS TO RHS 

Around 900 people turned up for 

Riccarton High School’s open night 

on May 16, all taking the opportunity 

to visit the school and get a taste 

of what it has to offer potential 

students. 

“Previously, our open day was held 

in two parts with a presentation 

evening followed by a series of 

afterschool tours, but this year we 

changed it and opened the school up 

to the community and prospective 

students and their families in the 

evening,” Principal Neil Haywood says. 

There were two sessions – one at 5.pm and 

one at 6.30pm. Each one kicked off with a 

presentation in the hall where Neil and several 

other speakers provided information about the 

school, after which visitors were shown around 

the nine curriculum areas. 

“We had 130 students on site demonstrating 

aspects of the curriculum and interacting with 

the visitors, and these were very popular,” Neil 

says. 

“We had very good feedback on the evening, 

with people commenting on the passionate 

teachers, the students as wonderful 

ambassadors for their school, and the family 

atmosphere and sense of inclusion that 

Riccarton High School presents.” 

There was also a lot of technical work behind 

the scenes, with the students making sure 

the sound levels and lighting were right. “It’s 

a big event for the students and it gives them 

a chance to show leadership,” says teacher in 

charge of music, Anne-Marie Plummer. 

The music department presents three major 

performance opportunities each year – the 

Musical Extravaganza in May, the Music Soiree 

in September and the Junior Showcase in 

December. 

Student demonstrations were popular 

with visitors to the open night. 

A number of parents filled out enrolment forms 

on the night, with a large amount of interest still 

being generated by those out of zone, Neil says. 

“Our reputation for diversity and inclusion still 

attracts people from out of our normal school 

zone.” 

The intake for 2020 will be approximately 200 

Year 9 students, the majority being in-zone 

students, but with a limited number of out of 

zone students being balloted in should numbers 

permit it. 

“As part of a wider zone review process across 

Christchurch, we are currently working with the 

Ministry of Education to slightly increase our in 

zone and it will be interesting to see the effect 

that this will have on our enrolment numbers. If 

successful with the zone change this will come 

into force at the beginning of 2020,” Neil says. 

RICCARTON WAy SyMbOL ReCReATed 

At Riccarton High School, the Riccarton Way 

(RW) is the philosophy that underpins the way 

students, teachers and staff think, act and feel 

about themselves, others at the school, and 

those in the local and international community. 

It supports the school’s vision for the students 

through emphasis on the key values of 

commitment, honesty, respect and excellence. 

Recently, the school’s media co-ordinator 

Will Eason and the principal’s assistant Karen 

Churchward took on the challenge of recreating 

the RW symbol on the field with the students. 

The symbol was last created and photographed 

in 2012, and this year the task was to recreate 

the symbol – this time, with 1100 students 

instead of 900. 

Groundskeeper John Steeds took the 

measurements off the 2012 photo, adjusted 

them, and marked out the shape for the 

students to stand in. Network assistant Alex 

Clark then flew a drone up to take photos and a 

video of a perfect RW. 

GIFTed STudeNTS NuRTuRed THROuGH eNRICHMeNT OppORTuNITIeS 

Riccarton High School provides an extensive 

programme for gifted students, and it is one 

that has evolved and developed since Gifted 

and Talented Education Co-ordinator Tania 

Hawes started in her role more than 10 years 

ago. 

“Our Gifted and Talented Education programme 

– GATE, is now very diverse, with a wonderful 

mixture of areas,” Tania says. 

“We are committed to providing for gifted 

students in all areas – academically, musically, 

sport – everything. It’s not purely academic.” 

The programme offers many enrichment 

opportunities, including a live Google site, 

which students can access 24/7 and find a raft 

of ever-changing content, Tania says. As well, 

talented people come to the school and speak 

to the students – two of those have been author 

Eleanor Catton and sculptor Lew Summers, and 

the students visit places such as the art gallery 

and the Court Theatre, where they are shown 

what goes on behind the scenes. 

The school has also established links with 

the University of Canterbury and with 

professionals working in a variety of industries 

so gifted students can discover the range of 

opportunities open to them. 

Gifted students are often those that sit outside 

the bounds of normal assessment, Tania says, 

and her goal is to give these students the 

chance to see pathways to success. As she 

explains, students with special abilities may not 

realise it because they haven’t been exposed 

to an environment in which those abilities are 

recognised and encouraged. 

“By talking to them about their interests we help 

them realise what their special abilities are and 

how they can develop them for future success,” 

Tania says. 

The school recently held a Gifted Awareness 

Week to raise awareness of gifted students’ 

needs, and Riccarton High School also works in 

with contributing primary schools to organise 

a week of activities at the end of the year 

designed specifically for gifted students, Tania 

says. 

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Cookbook to honour Hornby legend 


A COOKBOOK will be 

produced to celebrate the life of a 

“Hornby legend”. 

Nova Mayo died at her home 

on June 21 at the age of 79. 

Heavily involved in the 

Hornby community, nearly 1000 

people turned out to honour 

her life at a service at the Upper 

Riccarton Methodist Church 

recently. 

“She was obviously a very kind 

and caring person. She would 

volunteer for anything and was 

very committed to her community,” 

her son Ashley Mayo said. 

He said Mrs Mayo was a very 

good cook and would often run 

demonstrations for the Salvation 

Army in Hornby and the Hei Hei 

Broomfield Community Development 

Trust, also known as 126 

On The Corner. 

She would also cater for many 

community events including 

break-ups at the Hornby Panthers 

Rugby League Club. 

But she was “famous” for her 

cream horns – which is one of 

many of her recipes along with 

meringues and cinnamon oysters 

which will be included in the 

cookbook in her memory. 

Mr Mayo said plans for the 

cookbook are in the early stages 

LOVED: Nova Mayo, who died at the age of 79, was described 

as a legend in the Hornby community. 

at the moment, but it is hoped it 

will be able to raise funds to support 

the community. 

He said she was a “people’s 

person” and it would often take 

her about two to three hours to 

get around the supermarket at 

The Hub Hornby because she 

was talking to people. 

“She didn’t judge people. She 

had dealings with members of 

Parliament, gang dudes and 

everyone was just a person to 

her,” Mr Mayo said. 

Many tributes have been 

made online in honour of Mrs 

Mayo – including from Greater 

Christchurch Regeneration 

Minister Megan Woods. 

Dr Woods said she was a 

passionate, generous, kind, 

clever woman of Hornby 

who supported many of her 

campaigns and often provided 

catering for volunteers on 

election day. 

Mrs Mayo was also a huge supporter 

of Hornby High School. 

She was involved in the 

establishment of the school in 

the 1970s, was on the PTA and 

worked at school canteen for 

about 15 years. 

Hornby High School principal 

Robin Sutton said she left her 

own extraordinary and indelible 

mark on the community and her 

unmistakable and positive laugh 

would be missed. 

Mrs Mayo was involved 

in volunteering for many 

community groups including 

the Hornby Community Care 

Centre, the Rotary Club of 

Hornby and the Christchurch 

South Rotary Club. 

She was one of about 3000 

people awarded The New 

Zealand 1990 Commemoration 

Medal for her services to the 

community. 

“We only found out about it 

when we were going through her 

stuff the other day so she kept 

that very quiet,” Mr Mayo said. 

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Boxing champ’s son takes title 

• By Gordon Findlater 

CHRISTCHURCH BOYS’ High 

School’s Daniel Meehan has 

continued his impressive junior 

boxing career with a win at the 

New Zealand Golden Gloves. 

Meehan, 16, backed up his 

recent South Island Golden 

Glove title by going on to claim 

the junior 60kg national Golden 

Gloves title by unanimous 

decision in Rotorua. 

Boxing is in his blood. Meehan 

is the son of Danny Meehan – a 

former Jameson Belt holder. 

The belt is awarded to the most 

scientific senior boxer at the 

national championships. 

The teenager has been boxing 

for the past four-and-a-half years 

at the Smiling Tigers Boxing 

Club under coach Mark Fuller. 

Meehan’s title came as 

little surprise to Fuller. He 

has previously won two New 

Zealand titles and an Australian 

Golden Gloves title. He also 

came into the NZ Golden Gloves 

on the back of a win in Australia. 

“Because of his work rate and 

his angle changes I think he had 

his opponent flummoxed, it was 

a really convincing win for him,” 

said Fuller. 

Titles were also won by 

Woolston boxers Hamuera 

Tainui, Ryley Sutherland 

and Meehan’s Smiling Tigers 

clubmate Kwahli Beauchamp. 

Tainui took out the junior 66kg 

title, Sutherland won in the 46kg 

SPORT 

cadet, while Beauchamp won the 

40kg cadet title. 

All four Canterbury boxers 

have also been selected in 

the New Zealand junior 

development squad following the 

Golden Gloves. The squad will 

travel to Australia later in the 

year. 

“They’ve actually started 

concentrating on the juniors 

as well which is really good 

. . . this is the first time in a very 

long time that they’ve sent away 

a good size squad like this, it’s 

going to be great and a good sign 

of things to come I think,” said 

Fuller. 

“All of those four boys have 

been around a wee while now, 

they’re only young, but they’ve 

got quite a bit of experience 

and they’re only going to get 

better with what the Canterbury 

association is doing to support 

them.” 

CONTENDER: Daniel Meehan 

won the junior 60kg title at 

the New Zealand Golden 

Gloves. 

China 

tournament 

for student 

footballers 

THREE FOOTBALLERS from 

western secondary schools have 

been selected to represent New 

Zealand at an under-16 women’s 

tournament in China this month. 

Alyssa Whinham of Riccarton 

High School, Freya Lodge- 

Whitham of Christchurch Girls’ 

High and Claudia Wilson of 

Burnside High will take part in 

the tournament from July 14 to 

22 in Weifang, where they will 

play three matches against yet-tobe-confirmed 

Asian opposition. 

They will be joined by three 

other Canterbury players Kate 

Taylor, Zoe McMeeken and Samantha 

Senior in the squad of 18 

which will be staking their claim 

to be part of next year’s FIFA 

U-17 Women’s World Cup. 

“It will be a real eye-opener for 

the players in terms of the level 

required and . . . they need to go 

out and showcase themselves, 

both individually and collectively. 

It should give us real clarity 

around where we’re at, which 

would be a good space to be in 

15 months out from the World 

Cup,” said coach Leon Birnie. 

No players are returning from 

last year’s U-17 Women’s World 

Cup, in which the New Zealand 

team captured the hearts of the 

country’s sporting public with a 

remarkable third place finish.



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Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre and 

Upper Riccarton Library 

Citizens Advice Bureau 

Monday, Wednesday, 

Thursday, Friday, 11-5pm, and 

Tuesday, 2-5pm, at Papanui, and 

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 

and Monday, 11am-5pm, at 

Hornby and on weekdays, 9am- 

5pm 

The Citizens Advice Bureau 

provides free and confidential 

advice to everyone. It takes the 

time to listen to you and equip 

you with information, options 

and support. 

The Village Presbyterian 

Church and Community Centre, 

corner of Papanui Rd and Franks 

St, and the Hornby Library 

Babytimes – Bilingual 

English/Mandarin 

Tuesday, 11-11.30am 

Encourage learning through 

language. Babytimes is an 

interactive programme, 

including rhymes, songs, 

stories and play in English and 

Mandarin Chinese. Free. 

Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre 

Family History Help 

Wednesday, 11am-1pm 

Are you interested in family 

history (genealogy)? A volunteer 

from the Canterbury branch 

of the New Zealand Society 

of Genealogists is available to 

help with your family history 

questions. 


Children’s Chinese Poetry 

Presentation 

Wednesday, 1-3pm 

This presentation brings 

together children who love 

Chinese and poetry, and kindles 

their appreciation of poetry and 

understanding of cultural roots. 

Pupils from Rewi Alley Chinese 

School will perform poetry. All 

children are welcome to join. 

Upper Riccarton Library, 71 

Main South Rd, Sockburn 

Mahjong Group 


Interested in playing mahjong? 

Learn to play at the library. For 

beginners and advanced players 

alike. If you have your own set 

take it along. 


QUIRKY: Use googly eyes, pompoms, pipe cleaners and popsicle sticks to create your own 

weird and wonderful mini bookmark – for yourself or for a friend. The session will be held on 

Wednesday, 10-11am, at Hornby Library, 8 Goulding Ave. 

Scrabble Club 

Wednesday, 1.30-3.30pm 

Have a way with words? Go 

along when you can and join the 

library’s friendly Scrabble Club. 

Some boards provided, but feel 

free to take your own. 


UR Club 

Wednesday, 3.30-4.30pm 

Go and join the fun at an after 

school club. Open to all schoolaged 

children. There will be 

stories, crafts, games and more. 


Chinese Technology Help 

Book-in Sessions 


These free book-in sessions 

are available to help you with 

specific issues, such as using 

email, searching the internet, 

using the library catalogue, using 

electronic resources and any 

other general computer-related 

queries. Take your laptop, tablet, 

smartphone or use one of the 

desktop computers. Registration 

required. 


GenConnect 

Thursday, 1-2pm 

Connecting generations by 

sharing knowledge. Do you 

have questions about your iPad, 

smartphone or tablet? Want 

to know how to use Skype, 

Facebook and apps or share your 

photos with family or friends? 

Ask an expert. 


Super Saturday 

Storytimes 

Saturday, 11am-noon 

Encourage learning through a 

love for stories. Storytimes is an 

interactive programme including 

stories, rhymes, craft and 

play. This is a free session run 

during school term times. 


Drop-in Chinese Art 

Club 

Sunday, 10.30am-noon 

Take your own brushes, 

ink, paint, and paper. Join the 

club and work on calligraphy 

and brush painting. For ages 

10 and up. Only during term 

time. 


Wā Kōrero/Storytimes 

Monday, 10-10.30am 

Encourage learning through 

a love for stories. Storytimes 

is an interactive programme 

including stories, songs, rhymes 

and play. 


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Tasty Bites 

Local 


Now 


Eat healthy using delicious ingredients 

Salads never need to 

be boring, as seasonal 

ingredients are just that 

– seasonal. Winter brings 

delicious flavours and 

textures which go great with 

grains. But don’t forget to 

add a punchy dressing 

Buckwheat with 

autumn vegetables and 

pomegranate dressing 

Ingredients 

250g buckwheat groats, rinsed 

well 

1 bulb fennel, cut into thin 

wedges 

250g pumpkin, peeled and 

deseeded, cut into cubes 

1 red onion, peeled and cut into 

wedges 

¼ cup parsley, roughly chopped 

2 Tbsp fennel tops, roughly 

chopped 

Dressing 

2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses 

1 Tbsp maple syrup 

4 Tbsp olive oil 

¼ tsp ground cinnamon 

Pinch of salt 

Directions 

Heat the oven to 200 deg C. 

Bring a medium-sized pot of 

lightly-salted water to the boil. 

Add the rinsed buckwheat and 

cook for 25-35min. The groats 

should be tender when cooked. 

Drain and rinse under cold 

water. Put into a large bowl. 

While the groats are cooking, 

prepare the vegetables. 

Put the chopped vegetables 

into a bowl with enough olive 

oil to coat them well. Season 

with salt and cracked pepper. 

Toss to combine. Spread evenly 

over a suitably-sized oven dish. 

Roast, turning occasionally so 

the vegetables cook evenly and 

colour all over (30min). 

Add the ingredients together 

and pour over the dressing in a 

small bowl and whisk together. 

Add the roasted vegetables to 

the cooked buckwheat, drizzle 

over the dressing and add the 

herbs. Toss gently to combine, 

taste and adjust, seasoning if 

necessary. 

Top off your healthy salad 

with a nutritious treat 

Hazelnut bliss balls 

Ingredients 

½ cup hazelnuts 

½ orange (juice and grated zest) 

1 cup fine coconut 

1 Tbsp coconut oil 

½ tsp cinnamon 

1 Tbsp dark cacao powder 

1 tsp vanilla essence 

Pinch of salt 

Chunks of your favourite (storebought) 

dark chocolate for the 

centre of each bliss ball. 

Directions 

Place all the bliss ball 

ingredients (except the chunks 

of chocolate) into a bowl and 

mix well. Then roll balls out of 

the mixture. 

Push a chunk of chocolate into 

the centre of each bliss ball while 

shaping them in your hands. You 

can choose how big you make 

the bliss balls.



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continuing education 

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Vision College’s free 20-week Certificate in Business 

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that offers computer skills within a business focus for 

those wanting to retrain for modern office systems. 

The course is designed for those wanting to run 

the admin side of their own business, work in an 

administration role, or upskill. While covering 

computer applications like Microsoft Word, Excel 

and Publisher, it includes business report writing, 

communication skills and creating business 

documents. 

Vision College’s self-paced course allows students to 

work through a series of computer-based skills with 

tutor support, at times that suit their lifestyle. “Classes 

are held during normal working hours, but we can be 

flexible with hours that best suit our student’s lifestyle.” 

says Gary Taylor, Vision College Campus Manager. 

“So, the learning is delivered by way of a workbook, 

along with organised tutorials where tutors are on 

hand to offer one-on-one tuition when required. While 

some theory is included, the course is very practical 

and students are at a computer from the first lesson.” 

Added Taylor. 

This course is available for domestic students aged 

16+. 

We recommend students bring their own devices to 

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adult and community 

education at Risingholme 

community centre 

It has been an exciting time in the history of 

Risingholme Community Centre with the Mayoral 

Opening of Risingholme Homestead on a frosty June 

the 5th morning. The official opening was followed by 

a Community Open Day on Saturday the 8th June when 

members of the community and friends of Risingholme 

were welcome to tour the refurbished homestead and 

hall as well as participate in various demonstrations 

and events that were run throughout the day. 

After over 8 years Risingholme Community Centre’s 

office is once more operating from the Risingholme 

Homestead at 22 Cholmondeley Avenue, Opawa. 

Risingholme Community Centre continues to offer 

a wide range of exciting learning opportunities across 

the city. With the start of term 3, Monday 29th July, just 

around the corner why not enrol in one of our exciting 

classes – www.risingholme.org.nz. Enrolments can be 

made anytime throughout the year. 

Risingholme’s strong focus on language development 

continues with a wide range of language courses at a 

variety of levels – ESOL, German, Italian, Arabic, 

Russian, Sign Language, Spanish and Te Reo Maori. 

Risingholme’s traditional base of art and craft courses 

continues to flourish with a full range available at a 

number of venues. They include art, fabrics, pattern 

making, woodwork skills, health & fitness and wellbeing, 

computing, guitar and photography, as well as 

many others. 

The full programme for Term 3 is available on our 

website at http://www.risingholme.org.nz/courses 

For more information on classes at Risingholme, 

Riccarton High School, Christchurch Girls’ High 

School, Village House New Brighton, and Hornby 

High School, contact the Risingholme Community 

Centre at 332 7359 or e-mail info@risingholme.org. 

nz 

Brochures are available at the Risingholme office 

and public libraries. 

WESTERN NEWS 

Explore the 

issues that 

matter most 

This winter you can explore some of the most pressing issues of 

our time with a variety of courses, talks, film events and workshops 

at the Canterbury Workers Educational Association (WEA). 

Whether its understanding fake news and how to spot it or 

finding out about climate change; preparing for the local body 

elections or learning ways to reduce your plastic use; there are a 

huge number of courses to choose from. Here is a small selection 

of the 50 or so on offer in Term 3: 

Waste Not! – DIY ways to reduce your household rubbish - 

Series, starts 31st July, Wed afternoons, from $5 

Foraging for Food in New Zealand - Wed 4th Sept 7pm, $gold 

coin koha 

Local Elections: What are you really voting for? With Garry 

Moore - Wed 18th Sept 7pm, $gold coin koha 

Films that Matter – Documentary films with discussion: 

Fools and Dreamers, Chasing Coral, The Age of Stupid - Friday 

afternoons in August and September, from $7 

Machine world: Explore the social, economic and political 

implications of technology - Series starts 1st Aug, 12.30-2.30pm, 

8 Thursdays $76 

Technology 101: What is Fake News and How to Spot it - 2nd 

September 1-2.30 $8 

The WEA is located right in the heart of the city opposite the 

Christchurch Art Gallery on Gloucester Street. It is a community 

focused organisation committed to keeping course fees as low as 

possible and to providing interesting, relevant, adult education 

opportunities for the people of Christchurch. To find out more 

about the WEA and to book your spot on any of their courses visit 

www.cwea.org.nz visit them at 59 Gloucester Street or call 

03 3660285. 

Adult and Community Education Term 3, 2019 

Come learn with us 

Risingholme Community Centre offers 

a wide range of short courses, each term, 

at a range of venues. 

Risingholme Community Centre 

Art (Create with Pastels & Paints, Mixed Media, Watercolour, Painting with 

Acrylics), Drawing & Sketching, Embroidery, Fabric & Craft Skills, Guitar, 

Pottery, Sewing Skills, Upholstery, Using your Overlocker, Weekend Sewing 

classes, Yoga, Wood Sculpture, Woodwork, Woodwork for Women, Zentangle, 

Printmaking, Fermented Foods, Plastics Free, Waiata, Te Reo Maori, Patchwork 

and Quilting, Pattern Making. 

Christchurch Girls’ High School 

Dressmaking, Embroidery, Te Reo Maori, Watercolour Painting, Drawing 

& Sketching, German Language, Painting with Acrylics, Spanish, NZ Sign 

Language. 

Hornby High School 

Sewing Skills, Thai Cooking, Te Reo Maori, Uke-it-up. 

Riccarton High School 

Calligraphy, ESOL Business English Intermediate, Indian Cooking, 

Italian Language, NZ Sign Language, Russian Language, Sewing Skills, 

Spanish for Travellers, Te Reo Maori, Arabic, A Taste of Egyptian Cooking, 

Picture Framing, Mediterranean Cooking, Italian Cooking 

The Village House - New Brighton 

Te Reo Maori, NZ Sign Language. 

Full details available on www.risingholme.org.nz 

Risingholme office at 22 Cholmondeley Ave, Opawa, Chch 

Phone 332 7359 | Email info@risingholme.org.nz 

www.risingholme.org.nz


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adult and community 

education courses for 

term 3 

christchurch 

School of Music 

With winter upon us why not take the 

opportunity of longer evenings to take up 

a new hobby, learn a new skill, meet some 

new people and have fun at the same time 

then join one of Papanui High School’s 

exciting range of Adult and Community 

Education Courses for Term 3 beginning 

from 29 July. We have a wide range of 

courses to choose from Art to Yoga and 

everything in between. New courses on 

offer for Term 3 include Life Drawing, 

Drawing using Pastels and Charcoal, 

Book Art, Sign Language, Writing 

Books for Children & Young Adults, and 

Cooking for those who are Gluten Free, 

Dairy Free, Vegan and or Vegetarian. 

We guarantee you will find something to 

appeal regardless of age or interests. 

For further information and 

enrolment in this or any of our courses 

please visit our website www.papanui. 

school.nz or telephone our office on 

3520701, or email Barbara Roper 

rpb@papanui.school.nz 

Did you know that musical training 

can change brain structure and function 

for the better? It can also improve longterm 

memory and lead to better brain 

development, particularly for those 

who start at a young age. So why wait 

any longer?? Come and join us at the 

Christchurch School of Music! 

CSM is a not-for-profit organisation with 

a strong focus on community. From ages 2 

to 92 we have something for everyone. On 

a Saturday morning the whole family can 

find something to suit. 

For the young ones there are pre-school 

and junior school classes, “Take Off with 

Music”, 41/2 year olds can start on Suzuki 

strings and at 6 the recorder is a great 

instrument to learn. In 2019 we have a 

fantastic deal for beginner recorder players 

– just $52 for a year of tuition and this 

includes a recorder and a book!! 

Older children and adults may opt for 

group or individual lessons on a specific 

instrument (including voice). With six 

orchestras, two concert bands, a Big Band, 

a jazz combo, six wind ensembles, rock 

bands, two choirs, chamber groups, a 

samba band and a guitar ensemble there is 

an ensemble to suit all levels and all ages. 

If affordability is an issue, CSM may be 

able to offer a discount through funding 

provided by the Rata Foundation. 

Find out more about us or enrol any 

time at www.csm.org.nz 

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www.cwea.org.nz 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch 03 3660285



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REAL ESTATE 

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56 Purau Port Levy Rd, Purau Valley, Lyttelton Harbour 

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4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 2 living rooms | 2 car garage | Listing Number: 8885 

A charming, delightful 1950’s bungalow set 

on nearly 1 acre of flat and very productive 

land. North facing, sheltered, sunny and 

private, this charming home is in excellent 

order throughout having been loved and 

carefully maintained over the years. 

The top level of the house comprises 2 

living areas, a large modern farmhouse style 

kitchen with plenty of storage, a massive 

master bedroom with adjoining bathroom 

and a single bedroom currently used as an 

office. 

The master bedroom opens onto a covered 

North facing verandah with a cosy coveredin 

area with a day bed, the perfect place to 

enjoy the afternoon sun, peace and birdlife 

and to while away a few hours. Downstairs, 

(externally accessed) are 2 double bedrooms, 

bathroom and a kitchenette/dining area so 

semi self-contained, perfect for extended 

family or teenagers. 

This is a rare opportunity to purchase in 

the beautiful picturesque Purau Valley and to 

obtain a small manageable holding like this is 

really one of a kind. 

The land is a mixture of lawns, gardens 

and the most established and productive 

orchard I have ever seen, with many many 

fruit trees established vege beds and native 

plantings. There is excellent access, a large 

double garage, greenhouse and other useful 

sheds and most importantly excellent water 

supplies. 

My vendors are retiring very reluctantly 

and have loved every minute of the 10 years 

they have spent here. 

Purau Bay is approximately 30 minutes’ 

drive from Christchurch, making it a highly 

desirable destination as it is so useable being 

close to Christchurch. 

Properties in this lovely valley and by 

such a safe swimming beach are defying all 

the odds and selling fast generally as they 

come up very seldom. Excellent swimming, 

boating, walking and stunning sunsets on 

the hills, quick and easy access to Lyttelton 

via the Diamond Harbour ferry (approx. 5 

mins), local shops, cafés and bar make this a 

fun filled place to visit. 

Properties here make an excellent 

investment and Purau Bay and valley is a 

truly magical place to live. 

To view this home contact Tim 

Dunningham of Min Sarginson Real Estate 

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651 5474 or 329 4161 

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Positions available 

We have a great opportunity for two people that are trust 

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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100 

Health & Beauty 

Public Notices 

Trades & Services 



DANCE 

FITNESS 

Halswell Community Hall 

Tuesday 6pm 

All enquiries to Jen: 

021 255 9761 

jenatdotcom@hotmail.com 

all ages - all levels - all welcome 

Gardening 

& Supplies 

A GARDEN OR 

LANDSCAPING TIDY 

UP? Shrub, hedge & 

tree pruning, Lawns, 

Gardening, consistently 

reliable general property 

upkeep, Dip. Hort. 10 

yrs experience, One off 

tidy ups or on-going 

service. Nick’s Garden 

Maintenance. Keeping 

your garden beautiful. 

Free Quote. Ph. 942-4440 

& 022 264 7452 

GARDENER 

AVAILABLE. For 

weeding, pruning, tidying. 

30 yrs exp, qual. $25 per 

hr. Ph Richard 349 4022 or 

0274 918234 

ROSE PRUNING, sorting 

climbers & vines. Ph 

Graeme 027 341 8596, 

342-5151 

ROSE PRUNING, sorting 

climbers & vines. Ph 

Graeme 027 341 8596, 

342-5151 

ROSE PRUNING 

Competitive rates. Ph 021 

354 113 

Wanted To Buy 

CASH FOR 

STAMPS, 

COINS & 

GOLD 

Free Appraisals 

Call Matt at 

The Stamp and 

Coin Exchange 

134a Riccarton Rd 

0800 39 24 26 

We can come to you. 

Call today. 

AAA Buying goods 

quality furniture, 

Beds, Stoves, Washing 

machines, Fridge Freezers. 

Same day service. Selwyn 

Dealers. Phone 980 5812 

or 027 313 8156 

TOOLS Garden, 

garage, woodworking, 

mechanical, engineering, 

sawbenches, lathes, cash 

buyer, ph 355-2045 

Merrin School 

Board of Trustees 

Casual Vacancy for 

an elected Trustee 

A casual vacancy 

has occurred on the 


for an elected parent 

representative. 

The board has resolved 

under section 105 of 

the Education Act 1989 

to fill the vacancy by 

selection. 

If ten percent or more 

of eligible voters on 

the school roll ask the 

board, within 28 days 

of this notice being 

published, to hold a 

by-election to fill the 

vacancy, then a byelection 

will be held. 

Any eligible voter who 

wishes to ask the board 

to hold a by-election 

should write to: 

Chairperson 


Merrin School 

41 Merrin Street 

Avonhead 

Christchurch 8042 

Health & Beauty 

Qualified Hairdresser and 

reg home hair studio in 

Avonhead. Cuts, colours, 

kids, families, weddings, 

group bookings. Call Soni 

022 434 1055 

AAA HANDYMAN 

licensed carpenter 

LBP, all property and 

building maintenance, 

repairs, bathroom/shower 

installations, with free 

quotes 03 383 1927 or 027 

245 5226 ciey@xtra.co.nz 

BATHROOM 

Renovations, complete 

service from start to finish, 

free quotes, ph Dave 027 

334 4125 

BRICKLAYER 

George Lockyer .Over 

40 years bricklaying 

experience.UK trained. 

Insurance work, EQC 

repairs, Heritage 

brickwork & stonework 

a speciality. No job too 

small. Governers Bay. 

Home 329 9344. Cell 

0276844046. E mail 

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CARPET & VINYL 

Laying. Exp. Repairs, 

uplifting, relaying, 

restretching. Email 

jflattery@xtra.co.nz ph 

0800 003 181 or 027 

2407416 

ELECTRICIAN 

Prompt & reliable 

registered electrician 

with 24 years experience 

for all residential and 

commercial work, new 

housing and switch board 

replacements. Phone Chris 

027 516 0669 

ELECTRICIAN 

Registered, electrical 

installation and repairs, 

Gorbie Electrical, ph 021 

026 73375 or 03 322 4209 

PAINTING 

Indoor / Outdoor, over 30 

yrs exp, same day quotes, 

ph Steve 021 255 7968 

BUILDING 

Creed Building 

Contractors 

New homes 

Additions and Alterations 

Repairs and Maintenance 

027 439-5520 03 322-8541 

Trusted in Canterbury 

for over 40 years 

PAINTING 

& Decorating Wingfields 

Contracting, all interior 

& exterior painting & all 

forms of interior plastering 

& jib fixing, ph Mark 021 

171-1586 

PLUMBER 

A Top Plumbing job 

completed at a fair price, 

prompt service, all work 

guaranteed, Ph Brian 960- 

7673 or 021 112-3492 

ROOFING REPAIRS 

Fully qualified, over 40 

yrs experience. Ph John 

027 432-3822 or 351- 

9147 email johnchmill@ 

outlook.com 

SPOUTING CLEANING 

Spouting Unblocked, 

Cleaned Out and Flushed 

Out. Call Trevor 332 8949 

or 021 043 2034 

STUMP GRINDING 

Best price guarantee Tony 

0275 588 895 

STUMP GRINDING 

Best price guarantee Tony 

0275 588 895 

TILER/CARPENTER 

35 years exp, no job 

too small. Ph Ross 027 

4311440. 

TILING 

Flooring - Splashbacks - 

Wall incl tile removal, reg 

master tiler, ph Dave 027 

334 4125 

T.V. SERVICE CENTRE 

Repairs, tvs, microwaves, 

audio amps, soundbars. 

.Aerial & satellite 

installations, kitsets, 480D 

Moorhouse Ave, ph 03 379 

1400 

VHS VIDEO TAPES 

& all camera tapes 

converted to DVD, video 

taping special occasions, 

www.grahamsvideo.co.nz 

ph 03 338-1655 

Painters and Decorators Ltd 

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A husband and wife team 

Specializing in: 

• Roof Painting 

• Interior/exterior 

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• Small commercial 

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WESTERN NEWS 

Love the life 

you choose 

When you move into a Summerset retirement village, you’re not just 

moving house – you’re joining a vibrant and warm community where 

you’ll feel completely at home. 

At Summerset we put you at the heart of everything 

we do, so you can enjoy the freedom of living the life 

you choose. 

The perfect home is waiting for you. From villas and townhouses, to 

apartments – you’ll find a place to make your own. Our homes are built 

for warmth, and there are no worries about maintenance or upkeep as 

we do it all for you. Pets are also welcome, and you can even go away 

on holiday knowing your home will be safe and secure. We’ll also make 

sure you’re aware of all costs, giving you the certainty that there won’t 

be any unexpected surprises. 

When it comes to activities and events, there’s always something 

happening to keep our Summerset community involved and 

entertained, and you can choose to do as much or as little as you like. 

If you need some extra care or support, our continuum of care means 

we’ll be there for you as your needs change, giving you the peace of 

mind to continue living life to its fullest. 

Artist Impression 

Over 5,000 residents are already enjoying the Summerset life across 

25 villages around New Zealand. If you’re interested in Summerset for 

yourself or a family member, come and visit Summerset at Avonhead to 

find out more about our village life. 

Summerset at Avonhead 

Open Weekend 

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 July, 10am - 3pm 

Visit summerset.co.nz/warm for more information.



Love the Summerset life 

Love the Choice 

At Summerset you’ll find a wide range of homes specifically designed 

for the over 70s. Choose from one of our lovely, modern, purposebuilt 

homes, then make it your own. All our homes are designed with 

accessibility and warmth as priorities. 

Love the Community 

At Summerset you can continue to live the life you choose with the 

added peace of mind of living in a warm and friendly community where 

you’ll feel completely at home. 

As a Summerset resident you’ll enjoy all the benefits of being part of 

a thriving Summerset community, including easy access to village 

facilities and community spaces. And there’s support on hand if you 

need it. 

Love the Confidence 

At a Summerset village you can live fully independently or, should 

you need it, you can receive support and care in your own home or 

apartment, or in our fully certified care centre. So, if your needs change, 

you can be confident you will the get the support you need, without 

having to leave the village. 

As a Summerset at Avonhead resident, you’ll have access 

to a range of community facilities, including; 

To find out more about Summerset at Avonhead, 

call 0800 SUMMER (786 637) or visit 

summerset.co.nz/warm 

Divine Café 

Exercise room 

Communal vegetable 

gardens 

Residents’ bar 

All-weather bowling green 

Residents’ workshop 

Hair and beauty 

Swimming pool and/or 

spa pool 

Regular visits from 

health practitioners 

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WESTERN NEWS 

Life’s Warmer at 


Brand new homes available now! 

Come in from the cold and experience Summerset warmth. All homes at our newest 

Christchurch village, Summerset at Avonhead, come fully insulated with thermal curtains, 

double glazing and heat pumps. And now, they’re even more appealing than ever, thanks 

to our wonderful winter offer*. 

Open Weekend 

Saturday 13 July 

Sunday 14 July 

10am - 3pm 


120 Hawthornden Road, 

Avonhead 

But we don’t just build warm homes – we build warm, welcoming communities too, where 

our residents live life however they choose, with easy access to community spaces, 

village facilities, activities and support. 

Our first new homes at Summerset at Avonhead are proving extremely popular, so make 

sure you come along to the Open Weekend and see our beautiful homes for yourself. 

If you would like to get some information prior, including more about our wonderful winter 

offer, you can make an appointment or call in and visit us at any time - we are open 7 days. 

*Offer valid for specific villages only, terms and conditions apply. 

To find out more about Summerset at Avonhead, call us 

on 0800 SUMMER (786 637) or visit summerset.co.nz/warm 

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Western News: July 09, 2019

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