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The Star Thursday September 19 2019 4 NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Teaching and travelling were Nina’s passions ‘A spike in this type of offending’ •From page 1 On August 29, The Star reported an organised group of youths were allegedly carrying out the similar robberies as part of an initiation to be in the group. CCTV footage shows the offenders disguising themselves completely using clothing, armed with hammers and stealing cash, cigarettes, alcohol, and food. Two of the teenagers arrested, both with a history of aggravated robbery offending, moved from Auckland to Christchurch and were not under any parental supervision. Detective Sergeant Isherwood is concerned about the increase of teenagers getting involved in this type of crime to obtain money, by selling the stolen items. “This has the potential to create a culture where this type of offending is normalised amongst their peers and as a result we have seen a spike in this type of offending,” he said. “Those who are pressured about getting involved in this type of crime need to think very carefully about the harm it causes to victims and the impact a conviction for aggravated robbery will have on their future,” he said. Mrs Watkin said the teenagers could not have planned the robberies they have been charged with at YCD, as they were not on the course together. Services available to at-risk offenders are one-on-one and each young person is assigned a youth worker. “Yes, these young people are being influenced by each other, but regardless of where they are, it’s going to happen because young people are attracted to each other because of their behaviour and interests,” she said. •From page 1 She worked as a teacher in England in the 1930s, until she was sent home when World War 2 broke out. “Her passions were teaching and travelling,” Mr Brown said. When she arrived back in New Zealand, she taught students throughout the war, and although her speciality was English the shortage of teachers saw her teaching a range of different subjects, including woodwork. Nina never drank alcohol, but Mr Brown said she always raved about his custard which had a healthy dash of brandy in it. At her party yesterday, Nina enjoyed a cup of tea and birthday cake with some friends and received a handwritten card from Prime Minister Jacinda Arden, and cards from Lianne Dalziel, the Queen and Government House – which she read without any assistance. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s oldest man, Ron Hermanns, who also lives in Christchurch, will celebrate his 108th birthday next week. ‘I’m going to be the oldest New Zealander one day.’ – Nina Brown MUSICAL: Nina Brown (pictured in 1962) was a passionate Scottish Country Dancer, and danced until she was 90. public meeting/Agm Monday, 30 September 2019 at 7. 30pm (Refreshments from 7.15pm) “A History of ihutai/Avon- Heathcote estuary and why its recovery is important.” By Prof Philippa Mein Smith Mt Pleasant Community Centre 3 McCormacks Bay Road, Mt Pleasant RE-ELECT DR ANNA CRIGHTON for CANTERBURY DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD • A proven record, accessible and independent. • A strong voice for rural and urban health. • Advocate for older persons health & home-based care. • A strong voice for high quality public health. • People must come first. I oppose health cuts. Vote for me Anna Crighton as your number one choice Authorised by Anna Crighton, 86 Chester Street East, 8011 Miniatures & Dolls House Display Day Saturday 21st September 2019 Opawa Community Church Hall (Cnr Opawa Rd & Aynsley Tce) 10am – 4pm Adult $5.00 Child $1.00 5235-1 D289595 525755 your walls! with the Resene Wallpaper Collection 525335_1 Come in and see us at your local Resene ColorShop: SMIL69856813 D_289809 D_289533 Addington 351 Selwyn Street Ph: (03) 338 1312 Ferrymead 950 Ferry Road Ph: (03) 378 4286 Hornby 278 Main South Road Ph: (03) 344 5158 Lichfield Street 234-236 Lichfield Street Ph: (03) 363 3703 Northwood Northwood Supa Centre Ph: (03) 323 4492 Rangiora 83 Victoria Street Ph: (03) 313 7326 Shirley 38 Marshland Road Ph: (03) 385 5082 Tower Junction 4 Troup Drive Ph: (03) 343 3990 903å01 289465 289649 1601-107-06
Thursday September 19 2019 The Star • By Louis Day FORMER MAYOR Garry Moore has been accused of attempting to derail Darryll Park’s campaign for the mayoralty. Mr Moore wrote an article in his weekly Tuesday Club e-newsletter claiming a group of business people looking for a challenger to incumbent Mayor Lianne Dalziel were turned down a number of times before approaching Darryll Park. Mr Moore described Mr Park in the e-newsletter as “welldown-the-list Darryll” and criticised his campaign promise of zero rates. Mr Park would not discuss the • By Louis Day COMMUNITY BOARDS have taken little notice of Darryll Park’s idea to cut funding to neighbourhood barbecues in order to decrease rates. At a major mayoral debate last week, Mr Park said he would need to cut $100 million over three years from the city council budget in order to achieve his fundamental campaign promise of zero rates. When asked how he would matter with The Star yesterday, leaving that to his campaign manager David Lynch. Mr Lynch said there was “a lot of misrepresentation in the article.” do this he said he would look at cutting community funding, such as neighbourhood barbecues. This sparked a public backlash and was ridiculed by incumbent mayor Lianne Dalziel during the debate. Since Mr Park made his comments, 79 barbecues have been approved by community boards. The Papanui-Innes Community Board approved $4000 for barbecues. John Stringer was the only Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Park fires back over e-newsletter Garry Moore Darryll Park David Lynch “I think it is an attempt to dissuade people from voting for Darryll, end of story. Whether there was a list or not the fact is at least Darryll is brave enough to put his life on hold and put member of the board to vote against the applications. Mr Stringer said he favoured Mr Park’s proposal. “Providing people with a piece of bread and a cold sausage is not core council knitting,” he said. The Coastal Burwood Community Board approved $2500 of barbecues. City councillor and board member Glenn Livingstone dismissed Mr Park’s comments as “panicked’’ and said the up with this nonsense,” said Mr Lynch. “Garry can go and play in his electoral campaign sandpit for as long as he likes, we are not going to go there,” he said. Asked if the he thought the article was aimed at benefiting Ms Dalziel’s campaign, Mr Lynch said: “We know they are both very good friends.” Mr Moore said he stood by the article. He refuted suggestions that he was attempting to derail Mr Park’s campaign to benefit Ms Dalziel. “My issue is policy and if Lianne had a policy wrong I would tell her.” Neighbourhood barbecues on the menu barbecues were good value for money and a great way of bringing communities together. The Banks Peninsula Community Board also approved $1250 funding towards barbecues. Community Board deputy chairman Tyrone Fields labelled Mr Park’s comments as “moronic.” “The barbecues cost very little and the social outcomes from them massively outweigh the costs,” he said. NEWS 5 City voters slower to enrol • By Louis Day SO FAR, a lower percentage of Christchurch residents have enrolled for October’s local body elections than in 2016. Latest figures released yesterday show by the end of last month, 83.2 per cent of residents had enrolled, a slight decrease from the 84.4 per cent that enrolled by the end of August, 2016, and down from 85.9 per cent who enrolled at the same time in 2013. Voting for the local body elections opens tomorrow. Lincoln University senior lecturer Dr Jean Drage did not think this was a trend restricted to Christchurch. “I think this is a case of what we are seeing worldwide, with voter turnout and interest falling and we see this in local government elections and national government elections,” she said. “This is part of a bigger thing that is happening here with the value of democracy falling, I think people really don’t understand how valuable democracy is any more.” Dr Drage thought lowering the voter age to 16 would help increase enrolment and voter turn Felicity Price Evan Harris for Environment Canterbury “We always get great results for our community.” Get your EQ repairs checked, before it’s too late. Onsold or original owner, time is running out Clean waterways for our children and grandchildren to enjoy Stop giving away water bottling consents Protect our pristine aquifers No more huge 10% ECan rates rises INDEPENDENT CITIZENS Authorised by B S Palliser QSM, 20 Gothic Place, Christchurch Sign up with us for a free foundation report. Claims Resolution Service (2015) Limited Ph: 03 377 8855 | 130 Ferry Road, Christchurch E: info@earthquakeservices.co.nz | W: www.earthquakeservices.co.nz NO WIN NO FEE
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