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Harewood and CDHB.
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• By Claire Booker
JACKIE SMART couldn’t tell
the difference between shampoo
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Surgeon thanked with 88-year-old book
THANK YOU: Peter and Jackie Smart gifted an 88-year-old book to Mrs Smart’s ophthalmologist Dr Paul Baddeley (right) as
a token of their gratitude.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
and conditioner in the shower
without her glasses, now she
can see the horizon without any
trouble.
As a token of her and
husband Dr Peter Smart’s
gratitude, they gifted
an 88-year-old book on
ophthalmology to Mrs Smart’s
surgeon at St George’s Hospital,
Merivale Dr Paul Baddeley.
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from new
motorway
extension
• By Claire Booker
BUS LANES may be prioritised
to alleviate congestion from a
motorway extension being built
through St Albans.
The Northern Motorway is
being extended through to QEII
Drive and Cranford St and when
completed will effectively slice St
Albans in half. It will also add an
extra 48,000 vehicles a day.
Residents have tried to fight the
extension, but all that can be done
now is to find ways to alleviate the
amount of traffic coming through
the suburb.
The Linwood-Central-Heathcote
and Papanui-Innes community
boards listened to emotional and
angry residents over the proposal
at a special meeting a fortnight
ago. Then four days later they
made their recommendations and
said prioritising bus use will help.
They said this should take precedence
over installing a clearway. A
clearway is a no stopping area that
allows traffic to flow more freely.
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Shirley 108yo’s secret to long life
• By Claire Booker
NINA BROWN has never
smoked or drank and loves her
greens.
And last week, she celebrated
her 108th birthday.
Nina, who is understood to
be the oldest person in New
Zealand, had a beaming smile
as she cut her birthday cake at
Windsorcare Retirement Village
in Shirley.
She has been a passionate
“greenie” all her life, her nephew
Murray Brown said.
“Nina was way green before
green was cool. When she
washed her dishes, she would
use a tub of water and Sunlight
soap. Once the dishes were
clean, she would use the soapy
water to keep the aphids off her
roses,” he said.
Nina has never had any health
issues, other than a couple of
sprained ankles from Scottish
Country Dancing which she did
until she was 90, and a double
hip replacement four years ago.
She also never married.
She would tell the staff at the
retirement village: “I’m going to
be the oldest New Zealander one
day.”
Nina studied to be a teacher
when she was 16 and received a
Master of Arts in english from
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students throughout the war,
and although her speciality was
english, the shortage of teachers
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Perfect outcome elusive
•From page 1
Cranford St was planned to be
used as a clearway once the extension
opens next year. But with
the Linwood-Central-Heathcote
and Papanui-Innes community
boards recommendation, this
means the bus lane could take
priority.
The boards
also asked city
council staff
to look at park
and ride options
near QEII
Drive.
The decision
Mark Wilson
will now go to
the city council
at its meeting
on Thursday.
Papanui-Innes board member
and city councillor Mike Davidson
said the boards were never
going to be able to create a perfect
outcome for the community
“So what we’re trying to
achieve is the best outcome with
the limited ability we do have.
No one wants the motorway, if
we had made a decision today on
whether we should have done a
motorway, it would have never
happened,” he said.
All board members apart
from Linwood-Central board
member and city councillor Yani
Johanson voted in favour of the
‘If we had made a
decision today on
whether we should
have done a motorway,
it would never have
happened’
– Mike Davidson
recommendations.
“I’m really concerned that the
plan is actually going to create a
lot of problems on other streets,”
Cr Johanson said.
Cr Johanson thinks the
improvements are not the right
approach and wasn’t convinced
Environment Canterbury would
fund the proposed public transport
lanes on Cranford St.
CONGESTION: The proposed
clearways on Cranford St
may be used for public
transport to help mitigate the
effects of the Christchurch
Northern Corridor through St
Albans.
“I can’t see any likelihood that
Ecan would have the money
to be able to fund more public
transport,” he said.
St Albans resident Mark
Wilson said overall he is feeling
good about the recommendations.
“They will prepare the road
for more traffic, but they won’t
allow that traffic to have two or
four lanes flow on. That’s the
minimum really that we’ve been
going on about. I think it’s a
good decision,” he said.
‘It’s just a lovely thing
for the Smarts to gift’
•From page 1
The book was made before it
was possible to photograph the
back of the eye, so all the images
are hand-drawn.
Dr Baddeley has been an
ophthalmologist for 17 years, and
he said the gift of the book was a
very nice thought.
“Patients usually send a letter
of thanks rather than gifts, but
it’s extremely nice of the Smart’s
to gift this to myself and to St
George’s. Myself and my colleagues
will treasure it and keep it
in our department,” he said.
The treatment for Mrs Smart’s
case was a similar approach to
cataract surgery after a report
found some forms of glaucoma
could be treated this way, without
as many risks as laser treatment.
“I think it’s a wonderful,
beautiful gift for our department,
and it just reminds us that
there were times before, when
photographing the back of the
eye was near impossible. It’s just
a lovely thing for the Smarts to
gift,” Dr Baddeley said.
Dr Smart used to receive gifts
when he worked as a general
practitioner and has been collecting
old medical equipment over
many years.
“The reason for giving the
HISTORY: The 88-year-old
medical book on eyes.
book to Paul is as a token of our
appreciation for his kindness and
professional services and because
Jackie and I are so delighted with
the results of his surgery,” Dr
Smart said.
Mrs Smart was “absolutely
delighted” with the outcome of
her surgery, as she no longer has
to wear the thick spectacles she
once needed.
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anything at all. It’s changed my
life, you know,” she said.
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St Bede’s gets its chapel back
A SEVEN-YEAR, $20 million
rebuild and refurbishment of
the St Bede’s College chapel is
complete.
Devastated by the 2011
earthquake, the chapel was
demolished. For seven years
a temporary chapel was used,
while funding was secured to
enable the rebuild. The campus
master plan was re-designed to
place the chapel at the forefront
of the school.
Rector Justin Boyle said the
chapel is the college’s most important
building.
“The return of the chapel is
a clear statement of who we
are and what we stand for, a
Catholic, Marist College, and we
welcome its return,” said Rector
Boyle.
“The chapel is the soul of our
school, connecting with our
newly-refurbished performing
arts centre and in keeping with
the historic buildings that dot
our grounds. These two wonderful
new buildings reflect our
holistic approach to education,
supporting boys to develop into
well-rounded men,” he said.
Wilkie & Bruce Architects
designed the new chapel in a
collegiate Gothic style to integrate
with the original 1920s
buildings of the campus.
“As well as looking like it’s
always been there, the new
building references the original
by incorporating restored
stained-glass windows, pews,
crucifix and the ornate carved
oak reredos from the old chapel.
Each of the 12 stained-glass
windows tell their own story,
with the centrepiece being the
Matthew Paul Daly Memorial
Window, which reflects the
school’s origins and values in a
depiction of Mary and the teenage
Christ,” said architect and
certified heritage professional
Alec Bruce.
The chapel build was financed
by more than 400 donors, all
of whom were invited to the
OPEN: A mass was held
last week to celebrate the
opening of the new chapel at
St Bede’s College.
Below – Students wait to
be welcomed into the new
chapel.
chapel’s opening last week.
A total of $3.5 million was
required for the build, with
community donations coming
from the Society of Mary, the
college’s Board of Proprietors
and the College Foundation.
The Chapel of St Bede was
officially opened last week with a
mass by Bishop Paul Martin.
Pupils bring
Madagascar
Junior to
the stage
• By Claire Booker
COBHAM Intermediate
pupils are ready to “move it”
at the school’s production of
Madagascar Junior.
Opening night was due to be
held yesterday at the school’s
Haberfield Hall, and the show will
run until Thursday night.
More than 100 pupils are
involved in the production of the
animated film adaptation.
Cast member Frances Stanley
said playing Alex the Lion
has been a “once in a lifetime
opportunity.”
“I am grateful to have been
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After all our rehearsing, I
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performances,” she said.
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Science journalist addresses
students over climate change
• By Claire Booker
YOUNG CITY climate
activists were visited by
Canadian science journalist
Alanna Mitchell, and her
message was one of hope.
Students and teachers at
Christchurch Girls’ High and
Hillmorton High schools met
Ms Mitchell last week, and she
spoke about her career – with
her speciality being the ocean.
Ms Mitchell has written six
books on climate change, and
her knowledge comes from
following some of the world’s
most celebrated scientists on
their expeditions.
Ms Mitchell is in New
Zealand to do a series of talks
to MAS Insurance members,
and the company wanted to
give her the opportunity to
inspire the next generation
of climate change activists in
Christchurch.
Hillmorton High School
social studies teacher Geordie
Dann said the school’s year 9s
and environment committee
enjoyed hosting Alanna as
the ideas and issues discussed
about the oceans were
enlightening and frightening.
“The students were so keen
EXPERT: Climate change journalist Alanna Mitchell visited
Hillmorton and Christchurch Girls’ high schools to educate
students on climate change.
to interact and find solutions
or practical things that
people can do to make real
change before the damage is
irreversible”.
Ms Mitchell also spoke to
about 40 year 8 and 9 social
studies students at Hillmorton
High School.
After each talk, she spent
time privately speaking with
four students from each
school from the schools’
environmental committees.
Student Charlotte
Koers said: “I think this
was an amazing, different
experience and a new way to
learn more about a topic our
generation is interested in.
I found it really interesting
learning about Coral
Spawning and that it happens
once annually. Overall,
Alanna’s talk was a great
opportunity and one that we
learnt a lot from.”
Ms Mitchell’s overall
message to the students was
that there is still hope, and
she applauded New Zealand
students for being so active in
the climate change space.
“It’s this generation that
is really going to make that
difference in this whole public
discourse about climate
change. It’s so inspiring to hear
about what these students are
doing. They are going to change
the world, I know it. I feel so
much more hopeful having
done this talk – it’s moving and
fascinating,” she said.
At CGHS she talked to about
270 mostly year 12 students,
and assistant principal Sonja
Bailey said she hopes the talk
will open up a lot of horizons
for the students.
Mrs Bailey said the school
supports its students who
are involved with the School
Strike 4 Climate initiative, and
there will be students striking
on Friday.
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that’s our little bit we can do,”
she said.
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speak who are passionate about the
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Climate Change team in Christchurch
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September 27. I believe it’s important
that we push our Government and
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With the community board terms nearing their end, Papanui-Innes and Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood community board chairs
Ali Jones and Sam MacDonald reflect on what the boards have achieved in the last three years.
Committed to the best outcome
IT’S BEEN a very busy threeyear
period with a number of
really complex, contentious and
challenging issues for the board
to navigate.
It’s also been incredibly
rewarding for us all, with a lot
of contact with our community,
particularly the youth who
we support to attend sports,
leadership and cultural events
locally and overseas.
Although it has been a long
process and large elements of
which have been dictated to by
the legal framework, the Downstream
Effects Management Plan
engagement has been our biggest
achievement.
Every member remains committed
to achieving the best
outcome for the community
from a major road being forced
upon us. As I said during the
process, we are not going to please
everyone with the decisions made
around the DEMP, however, the
broad engagement and robust
interaction with our community
has enabled us to consider and
subsequently make more than 50
changes to the plan which is going
to be presented to the city council.
That wouldn’t have happened
if we hadn’t had the community
so passionately involved and
Ali Jones
engaged. We are very grateful to
everyone who took the time and
made the effort to get involved.
Other board achievements
this term include, finally getting
emissions and vibrations monitored
for Cranford St before the
Northern Corridor opens and
the ongoing success of our Edible
Garden awards which are getting
bigger and better every year.
We have worked really hard on
improving our communication
with residents and one way we
have done this is by establishing
a Facebook page (we are the only
board to do this) and keeping
it up to date with information
pertinent to the area.
In the Papanui Ward, the
ongoing development of Papanui
Bush in Bridgestone Reserve
has been a success, the Papanui
slow speed zone, and the
opening of the Neighbourhood
Links building were also good
achievements.
Across in Innes, the pump
track on 10 Shirley Rd has been
approved, and should be in place
for the next Summer, sorted out
roading issues in Richmond and
saw the formation of a working
group to determine the best
design feature for the new St
Albans community centre.
We can always do things
better, and we will not please
all of the people all of the
time – but we always try our
best and are always up for
constructive criticism and robust
conversations.
Thank you to the Papanui-
Innes board members for
their unwavering focus on
representing our community this
term, and bringing a passion and
energy to an important role in
our local democracy.
Productive three years
on many fronts
IT’S BEEN a productive three
years for the Fendalton-
Waimairi-Harewood
Community Board on a range of
fronts.
THe board operates on
delegations from the city council
in an effort to make more
local decision making, and to
ensure the city council table
concentrates on city-wide issues.
While it is difficult to capture
everything I wanted to touch
on there are a few tangible outcomes
our board has worked on.
Most recently we finally got
the green light from the city
council to install traffic lights at
the Harewood, Breens and Gardiners
Rds intersection, this has
been a long fight but it’s good to
see it progress.
Often we are approached by
community groups who have an
interest in a something significant
in our board area, of note
was the consultation to consider
the Avonhead Cemetery be recognised
as a memorial cemetery.
This is particularly relevant
following the earthquakes and
after a huge effort by the Friends
of Avonhead Cemetery.
We have had pedestrian lights
Sam MacDonald
installed outside St Andrews’
College in a bid to make it safer
for students crossing Papanui Rd.
We have approved and instructed
city council staff to undertake the
work required to modernise the
Lake Roto Kohatu facilities which
will make it far more accessible
and user-friendly for everyone
who uses this (particularly over
the summer).
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It has been pleasing to see
both the Bishopdale Library
open post its earthquake
rebuild and I’m sure everyone
who uses Jellie Park will value
the redevelopment that has occurred
there.
We have had a record number
of students present to the
board over this term updating
us on what they are achieving
locally, and so many community
groups have partnered with
the board to strengthen their
work in the local community.
While we undertake a lot of
outcome-driven work in the
local area, we also advocate to
the city council at every annual
budget and Long Term Plan
on behalf of residents, we have
continually reminded the city
council that it needs to focus
on the basics and reinvest the
rates everyone in our wards
pays back into our part of the
city.
We are all looking forward
to what the next three years
bring.
Dedication to school breakfasts recognised
• By Claire Booker
NORTHCOTE community
breakfast volunteers have
been recognised for their
dedication with an ‘unsung
heroes’ award.
Charlotte Clark and Angie
Durey from Neighbourhood
Links were runners-up in the
South Island Section of the
Unsung Hero Award for their
work with the breakfast club at
Northcote School.
At the club, students and their
families are provided with a
healthy breakfast of porridge, cereal,
toast, baked beans, yoghurt,
fruit and Milo.
“Charlotte’s porridge has
become quite famous, certainly
one of the favourites of breakfast
club. We like to do special
breakfasts for the last day of each
term, random pancake days and
we are excited to be planning
our second Christmas breakfast
again,” Miss Durey said.
Northcote School principal
Justin Perriam nominated the
women for the award, who have
been involved with the meal
since May 2018.
“We had identified a need
within the school community to
offer breakfast to some students
who were not having it at home.
It allows us to ensure that no
child needs to start the school
day hungry,” he said.
The women said the most
rewarding part of being involved
with the club is the smiles, hugs
and stories they are told daily.
“For us, the value of connection
with our community is the
biggest reward,” they said.
Miss Clark said the two
women were surprised to receive
the award.
“We both were very surprised.
But to be acknowledged and
appreciated by the children of
our community was probably the
tear jerker,” she said.
Miss Durey said receiving the
award was “huge.”
“I never thought I would
receive anything this special. I
certainly didn’t realise it meant
this much to the school and the
community. I am very grateful
to them for nominating us,” she
said.
HONOURS: Charlotte
Clark (left) and Angie
Durey were
runners-up in the
Kickstart Breakfast
Unsung Heroes
Award for their
volunteer work
with the Northcote
community breakfast
club. They are
pictured with
Kickstart manager
Kylie McKay.
About 30 per cent of students
at the school attend the club on a
regular basis.
“It also provides opportunities
for students and their families
to meet and connect with each
other in a welcoming, safe
environment.
“Everyone is welcome, even
if you’ve already had breakfast
at home. It’s about creating
a sense of community,” Mr
Perriam said.
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Swedish influence in Papanui
Papanui Heritage Group’s
Murray Williams writes
about Ola Larson’s
journey from Sweden to
Papanui. Research by
Christine Grant
OLA LARSON, who was
born in Sweden in 1846, led a
most interesting life, 11 years
of which was spent in New
Zealand and a significant part
of this in Papanui.
He and his wife, Johanna,
were to produce 10 children,
the first three Elida, Sigrid and
Hulda were born in Sweden.
In the 1870s, the New Zealand
Government was keen
to increase the population to
develop the new country to the
extent of subsidising the passage
of suitable migrants.
The Larsons were ideal
candidates, Ola was a landscape
gardener and his wife,
a dressmaker. They were also
nurturing a growing family;
their fourth daughter, Alfreda
Marina Oceana was born at
sea en route to New Zealand
in 1874 and Amy, William,
Nanny and Oscar Alfred in
the country in which they
hoped to settle permanently.
Their English names
perhaps suggest a desire to
LARSON COTTAGE: Ola Larson and his family outside
their Papanui cottage, Ola’s willow baskets are prominently
displayed.
assimilate into the life of the
then British colony.
The family settled into a
rented cottage at Papanui
while Ola worked for Robert
Heaton Rhodes senior on his
estate named Elmwood now
the site of Heaton Intermediate
School in Heaton St.
According to Larson’s journal,
the two had an excellent
working relationship and he
considered his position as the
best job he had ever had.
During this period, Ola
met Elder Shrikes, a Mormon
missionary and the latter
made such a strong impression
that Ola became a member of
the Church of the Latter Day
Saints.
However, such was the
suspicion with which the new
American religion was viewed
that Ola faced persecution that
ranged from losing his job
at Elmwood to being chased
from a meeting by an angry
mob.
When the Larson’s son
Oscar died at the age of five
months, the St Paul’s vestry
refused to permit the child’s
burial in the Anglican graveyard
at Papanui.
Ola now had to make his
own work and learned a new
trade as a basket maker. There
are several examples of his
applying for permission to
harvest poplar cuttings along
the Avon.
This highly pliable wood was
used as the raw material for his
basketwork.
In July 1885 the Larson
family left New Zealand and
travelled to Utah, the US
territory which was the home
of the Mormon religion.
There, the last two children
of the marriage were born,
and the Larson family had
finally found an environment
where they could settle
permanently.
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Fight still on for club’s cricket nets
Old Boys
Collegians
Cricket Club
secretary
and senior
player David
Wakefield
shares his
views on
the Fendalton-Waimairi-
Harewood Community
Board decision not to
approve the lease for
proposed cricket nets
at Elmwood Park after
members of the community
expressed frustration about
the size of the proposed
nets. Further consultation
will be undertaken by the
city council in the coming
months
OBVIOUSLY THERE has
been a lot of fanfare around
our proposed redevelopments
recently.
It has been a very long process
from the inception of the plans,
with well over two years of continuous
consultations and correspondence
with the city council
to get our proposals to this point.
So to not get it approved is very
frustrating. We feel that the essence
of our proposals has been
lost in the process.
We are trying to redevelop
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A primary concern with our
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nets. The nets as they currently
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Anyone who frequents Elmwood
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dangers that flying balls from
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We are trying to pre-empt
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nets to be fully enclosed. Bowlers
need run-ups in cricket,
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have to be longer to account for
this. This is where the increased
size of the nets comes into it.
These nets will be free for the
public to use them and will be
a fantastic community facility
to be enjoyed by sportspeople
young and old for many years to
come. We are looking forward
to providing this facility for the
community, of which, the vast
majority of our progressive and
inclusive club is a part of.
Elmwood Park is shared by
many people passionate about it.
We are trying to make sure everyone
can continue to enjoy the
park and co-exist without having
serious accidents which we are
trying to avoid.
REPLACEMENT:
The existing
cricket nets at
Elmwood Park,
the Old Boys
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longer nets to
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during training.
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Mariu set for U19 games at Lincoln
• By Jacob Page
ST ANDREW’S College
cricketer Rhys Mariu has been
named in the New Zealand
under-19 squad for a fivegame
one-day series against
Bangladesh this month.
All five games will be played
at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln
over three weeks starting
September 29 with the fifth onedayer
scheduled for October 13.
Head coach Paul Wiseman said
he, along with assistants Graeme
Aldridge and Adam Miles, had a
strong talent pool from which to
choose, making for an extremely
tough selection process.
“The under-19s programme is
very much about development,
so we are looking to give as many
players as possible a taste of international
cricket,” Wiseman said.
“The upcoming matches
against Bangladesh are an important
series and a chance for
meaningful, competitive cricket.
“Our under-19 players are
looking forward to a big season,
ST ANDREW’S College swim
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championshipsat Hamilton’s
Waterworld complex.
Angus Kelliher and Taiko
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gold medals respectively.
The 16-year-old mixed relay
earned gold, as did the 200m
TALENT: Rhys Mariu will
play for the New Zealand
under-19 team later this
month at Lincoln’s Bert
Sutcliffe Oval.
culminating in the ICC U19
Cricket World Cup early next
year in South Africa.
“I’ve made it very clear to
players not selected in this Bangladesh
series that World Cup
selection is far from locked in.
“We will be watching closely
over the season, including national
under-19 tournaments, before
freestyle relay team.
The 8 x 50m freestyle relay
team also won gold, as did the
16-year-old boys relay team.
Thre 400m freestyle relay
team also won gold.
Ormsby, 16, won three of his
four gold in individual events
including the 50m and 100m
butterfly as well as the 50m
freestyle to go with his 200m
freestyle relay triumph.
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making our final selection calls for
a touring squad to South Africa.”
The New Zealand under-
19s tour South Africa to play
Zimbabwe, India and South
Africa in one-day games in early
January before the pinnacle
event of the year, the ICC U19
Cricket World Cup, also held in
South Africa, starting for New
Zealand on January 18.
NZ U19 squad for Bangladesh
Conor Ansell (Auckland), Adithya
Ashok (Auckland), Kristian Clarke
(Northern Districts), William Clark
(Central Districts), Hayden Dickson
(Northern Districts), Joey Field (Central
Districts), David Hancock (Northern
Districts), Ryan Jackson (Wellington),
Fergus Lellman (Northern Districts),
Jock McKenzie (Auckland), Rhys Mariu
(Canterbury), Ben Pomare (Northern
Districts), Tim Pringle (Northern
Districts), Quinn Sunde (Auckland),
Jesse Tashkoff (Wellington), Devan
Vishvaka (Wellington), Ollie White
(Northern Districts), Thomas Zohrab
(Central Districts).
55 personal best swimming times
Kelliher, 17, earned three individual
golds in the 17 to 18-yearold
age-group in the 50m, 100m
and 200m backstroke to go with
one 16-year-old and over 200m
relay gold medal.
St Andrew’s finished fifth in
the final points standings from
the event behind Mt Maunganui
College, Rangitoto College,
Pakuranga College and Mt
Albert Grammar School.
Bad health no hurdle to
Mason’s singles title
• By Adrian Seconi
FENDALTON teenager Abby
Mason battled a cold and her
doubles partner to claim the
Otago Indoor Open women’s
singles title in Dunedin.
The St Margaret’s College
15-year-old coughed her way
through the match but also
slammed her backhand and
forehand to power her way to
a 6-3, 6-7, 6-2 win against rival
and tournament No 1 seed Kelly
Southwood.
The pair teamed up to win the
women’s doubles title earlier in
the day.
They beat Angela Fitzgerald
and Belinda Hirst 6-0, 7-5. They
also play club tennis together in
Wellington – Mason commutes
to the capital regularly.
But the partnership was put on
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Southwood could not find a
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able to find a crack.
She broke her opponents serve
and held her own to trail 3-2.
Game six was backwards and
forwards. Both players had an
opportunity to win the game but
Southwood eventually prevailed.
But she followed up some hard
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work with a poor serving game.
Mason served for the game at 5-4
and again at 6-5 but could not
finish.
She fluffed some easy shots
when coming into the net and the
odd overhand went wayward as
well.
The errors proved costly.
Southwood won a tiebreaker 7-5
to claim the second set.
But Mason put aside the
squandered opportunities and
produced a more polished effort
in the third set to claim the win.
Both players hit the ball with a
lot of power but Mason had the
edge with her backhand.
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WITH MARY IN FAITH
TĀTOU KO MERE E WHAKAPONO ANA
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
This term has been a wonderful celebration
of Marian’s Special Character and school
culture. When girls are involved in school
life, which is rich with celebrations and
traditions, we see improvements in student
learning, participation and wellbeing.
This term we had Feast Day, which is the
most anticipated religious event on the
Marian College calendar and includes
Mass, a house group singing competition,
talent quest and plenty of fun.
Our kapa haka team has combined with
brother school St Bede’s College to
produce a ‘super group’ which gave a
moving performance at the Secondary
Schools’ Kapa Haka Whakataetae
Regionals. For many, it was a ‘first time on
the stage’ experience.
We are also underway exploring our
school’s cultural narrative. As well as
relocating Marian College in 2023 and
all we represent, building a new school
involves weaving the history and story
of mana whenua into the fabric of our
buildings and environment.
On a recent staff only day, we traced the
journey of the school; key women, role
models from our past and shared stories
and memories of the school from its
beginning up to today. We look forward
to future work on our cultural narrative as
plans for our new school develop.
For the latest Marian news and information,
please check our website and follow us on
Facebook. Enjoy the read!
Mary-Lou Davidson
Marian College Principal
Tū whitia te hopo, mairangitia te angitū – feel the fear, do it anyway!
Marian College St Bede’s Kapa Haka group performed at the Secondary
Schools Kapa Haka Whakataetae Regionals for Waitaha Canterbury.
HITOMI STAYS ON
The Marian College First XI won the New Zealand Secondary Schools Girls’
Football Gary Sowden Winter Tournament in Timaru recently. Congratulations to
the girls, coaches, manager, parents, caregivers, staff and supporters – what a
fantastic result!
FRANCESCA RELEASES FIRST SINGLE
Our talented Head of Culture
Francesca Humphries has written
recorded and released her first
single. Her beautiful song ‘I had
a dream’ is available now on
iTunes, Spotify and Google Play.
Fran was selected to participate in
an artist development programme
with Nathan Phillips Vocals and
the results are breath-taking.
Well done Fran, we are very
proud of you! You can follow
Francesca @fraaancescaaamusic
on Instagram.
Rising Japanese rugby star, Hitomi Oka,
has enjoyed the International Rugby
Programme (IRP) so much, she is staying
on at Marian College.
“Both in terms of my rugby and my life
in general, I think I have become far more
resilient and self-driven,” Hitomi says.
“What I like best about Marian College is
that teachers and students are very kind and
welcoming to me.”
Marian College Principal Mary-Lou
Davidson says the IRP is an amazing
opportunity for students from all over
the world to come together for high
performance sport development.
“Our Marian students are exposed to the
opportunities sport at this level brings.
They make connections through the
enjoyment of playing sport, develop
manaakitanga and make long-lasting
friendships,” Mrs Davidson says.
Marian has partnered with St Bede’s
College to host the International Rugby
Programme (IRP) from 2019. The 17-yearold
high-performance programme makes
use of the latest technologies and practice.
International students participate in a
combination of rugby training, coaching
and academic learning.
Like and
follow us!
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highlights
World Scholars Cup
In August this year we sent one Junior and
one Senior team to Sydney to compete in the
global round of The Worlds Scholars Cup.
Both teams qualified through the regional
round held in Christchurch.
There are six subject academic challenges:
Arts, Social Science, History, Science,
Literature, Special Area - in this case Unsolved
Mysteries. These are subjects that students
studied before the event. The seniors did
particularly well in these. Team medals are for
Collaborative Writing, Debating and combined
Academic and Scholars Bowl General
Knowledge.
All students achieved at a very high level
in this competition which was attended by
students from 28 countries.
Both teams qualified for The Tournament of
Champions to be held at Yale University in
November.
Cantamath Competition -
Wednesday 28 August 2019
Our Year 10 top team won the
competition and scored 100 points
getting all the questions correct.
Our Year 9 team placed second.
Fifty-six teams in all competed.
Well done to the students involved
and the staff of the Mathematics
Faculty. Overall, Burnside High
School has won three out of the
four Canterbury Maths Association
trophies this year, a great effort.
From left to right: Cole Stevens,
Helaman Hatcher,
Mark Change, Tim Fisher-Taylor
NZSS Golf Team
Championships Final
in Cromwell -
2 September 2019
Burnside High School Mixed Team - 2nd place
NZSS Table Tennis
Team Championships
in Tauranga
2-3 September 2019
A Grade Teams Event
Burnside High School 'A' Team - 1st place
Third year in a row winning this title.
From left to right: Conor McCullough,
Olivia Wang, Lucia Guo, Jai Bartlett, Ameya Raut
Cycling News
The 2019 UCI Junior Track Cycling World
Championships were held in Frankfurt, Germany,
from 14-18 August this year. One of our Year 13
students, Sami Donnelly, competed in the 3000
metres Teams’ time trial event. The team came a
very respectable second, missing out on gold to
Italy by a mere .007 of a second! Two silver medals
for Sami in two years. Congratulations!
Sami Donnelly on the left
From left to right: Amy Weng, Jasmine Clancy,
Yuki Miya, Hayato Miya
NZ Age Group
Championships in
Cromwell -
4-6 September 2019
Womens’ U17 –
Amy Weng, 17th
Womens’ U15 –
Jasmine Clancy, 14th
Mens’ U17 –
Hayato Miya, 2nd
Mens’ U15 –
Yuki Miya, 4th
NZSS Table Tennis
Individual
Championships -
4 September 2019
U19 Girls Champion -
Jiayi Zhou (gold medal)
U19 Girls Runner-Up -
Avon Liu (silver medal)
U19 Boys Runner-up -
Sang-Yong Park (silver medal)
U19 Boys 3rd equal -
Zak McKellar (bronze medal)
From left
to right:
Jiayi Zhou,
Sang-Yong
Park,
Avon Liu
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Tasty Bites
American dessert to top off Kiwi main
This well-known Florida
dessert can be made even
better with a box of fresh
New Zealand limes
Lime Pie
Serves 8-10
Ingredients
250g digestive biscuits, well
crushed
100g butter, melted
Filling
390g sweetened condensed milk
4 egg yolks
1 tsp lime zest
½ cup fresh lime juice
Pinch of salt
300ml cream, whipped
Equipment
20cm pie dish
Directions
Heat the oven to 180 deg C.
Begin by crushing the biscuits
to a fine crumb.
Add the melted butter and mix
well so all the crumbs are coated
in the butter. Press firmly into
the pie dish covering the sides.
Bake for 15min. Remove and
cool.
To make the filling, mix the
condensed milk with the egg
yolks, lime juice and zest. Mix
thoroughly and pour into the
prepared pie crust.
Bake the pie for 15min or until
set. Remove from the oven and
cool completely.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours,
but preferably overnight.
When ready to serve,
traditionally it is covered with
cream or you can serve it
alongside if desired.
The pie is a great way to top
off a classic South Island main
with meat and three veg
Venison fillet
Serves 4
Ingredients
850g venison fillet
500ml extra virgin olive oil
2 sprigs rosemary
1/2 head cauliflower
1 litre cream
8 heads bok choi
100ml tamari or soy sauce
250g carrots
500g agria potatoes
2 litres beef stock
1 litre chicken stock
500ml red wine (pinot
noir)
Salt, butter and cooking oil
Directions
First cut the venison fillet into
four 200g portions and marinate
in olive oil and rosemary.
Overnight is best, but for at least
a couple of hours.
Put stock and red wine in a
pot and reduce until medium
thickness and sticky, should
have a deep meaty flavour. This
may take an hour or so of rapid
boiling/reduction.
Slice potatoes as thin as
possible and layer into a baking
dish with a light sprinkle of salt
every few layers.
Bring cream to a boil and pour
over potatoes, place in oven at
165 deg C for about one hour
or until golden and cooked
through.
This can be set aside and
reheated or served fresh.
Peel carrots, toss in olive oil
and season. These can cook in
the oven with the potatoes, and
should be golden and soft to the
bite when finished.
Boil cauliflower florets in salty
water with a dash of cream or
milk in the water to make it
cloudy.
Boil for 5-8min until soft, then
blitz in food processor with a
few spoons of butter and salt to
taste until smooth. This can be
easily reheated in a saucepan.
Sear venison in cooking oil in a
hot skillet then transfer to oven
for 5min Saute bok choi in a hot
pan and deglaze with tamari –
that should steam the bok choi
through and add a nice sticky
glaze. Serve cauliflower puree,
venison and jus (gravy) on one
plate and the sides to share are
served in separate bowls.
Serve with red wine vinegar on
the side to help cut through the
gaminess of the venison.
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Experienced physiotherapists caring
for the St Albans community
ProPhysio is celebrating its fifth
anniversary this September, after
opening the doors to the St Albans
and Edgeware community in 2014.
Offering over 40 years of combined
physiotherapy experience, directors
Megan Williams and Scott Suen
strive to provide a high-quality,
affordable and professional service.
They specialise in treating sporting
injuries, and are also passionate
about looking after people that are
suffering from general muscular
pain, fractures, or spinal conditions,
or recovering from orthopaedic
operations.
The ProPhysio clinic is situated
within the ProMed building
on Sherborne Street, where the
physiotherapists work closely with
the team at the medical centre,
enabling them to streamline
physiotherapy care for their clients
with easier diagnosis and specialist
referral within the same building.
“We believe that giving our clients
the best possible understanding of
their injury will give them the best
possible outcome,” Megan and Scott
say.
“We pride ourselves in providing
quality treatment, and the modern
facilities and technology at ProPhysio
enable us to do just this.”
They also pride themselves in
taking the time to listen to their
clients’ stories, which ensures there is
no information missed, and accurate,
quality treatment can be provided.
Megan and Scott also believe in
keeping treatment affordable.
“We often hear the cost of
physiotherapy treatment is a big
barrier to people seeking the help
they really need, but we have kept
the same reasonable and affordable
pricing since 2014,” Scott says.
Their advice is, don’t leave those
injuries from tidying up the garden,
or those niggling aches and pains
unchecked. Pop down to see the
friendly and experienced staff at
ProPhysio, who will make sure you
receive the best physiotherapy care
the St Albans community has to
offer!
Make an appointment with us
today! Phone 385 1966.
ProPhysio is located at 115
Sherborne St, inside the ProMed
Doctors & Pharmacy.
All patients welcome, no referral
necessary.
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Email claire.booker@starmedia.kiwi by
5pm each Wednesday
Living together
with a hearing loss
Living with an unaided hearing loss is
basically no fun at all: It’s upsetting for
the person with a hearing loss, but it’s also
frustrating for you as a relative, whether
you are a spouse, daughter, grandchild,
friend or colleague – it affects all of you.
For you as a relative living or being close
to someone with a hearing loss you have
most probably experienced:
• You have to behave as a translator or a
buffer.
• Your loved ones’ social life declines
because going out can be exhausting for
both of you.
• You sometimes feel as if you are slowly
losing your partner, parent or friend to
isolation.
5 Tips to talk about hearing
1. Express care and support. Talk from
your heart with deep compassion and let
them know they have your full support.
2. Guide them through their journey.
Help your loved one discover their
hearing loss – they might not fully
comprehend the extent of it, and neither
do you.
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Poor Posture? Tired,
Stressed Body?
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• Hip, Shoulder, Neck Injuries
• Postural Issues
3. Be patient. Don’t blame your loved one
for their hearing loss. They might not
realise how much it affects them and you.
4. Be open. After listening to them, express
to them about your feelings too.
5. It’s a sensitive topic. Don’t make
fun of your loved one for not hearing
everything.
Your local House of Hearing clinic is
here to help you and your loved one! Take
the first step with us and get a hearing
assessment. Contact us today to make an
appointment 0800 333 606
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Go along to Shirley Library on Saturday from 10-11am for a Chinese taster
class where you can learn the basics of Mandarin Chinese as part of
Chinese language week. This class is suited for adults, and bookings are
essential. Phone 941 7923.
Reading to Dogs
Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm,
at Papanui
Reading to dogs
encourages children to
practice their writing
skills and develop a love
for reading. All the dogs
have been trained and
tested for health, safety and
temperament. Bookings
required.
Papanui Library
After School Activities
Friday, 3.30-4.30pm
Suitable for ages eight
to 13. Go along for an
interactive session, which
includes technology,
games, crafts and books.
Take your friends, or make
some new ones.
Papanui Library
Knit ’n’ Yarn
Today, 1-3pm, at
Bishopdale, Friday, 10amnoon,
at Papanui
Take your knitting,
crochet or other craft
projects and have fun with
a social group. This is a
free, drop-in event.
Bishopdale and Papanui
libraries
Introduction to Nia
Workshop
October 1, 6-8pm
Go along to learn basic
concepts and experience
a nia (neuromuscular
integrative action) class.
The class involves dance,
movement and a lot of
laughter. All levels are
welcome, this is a free
event. Ph 027 416 8283
St Albans Church, 36
Nancy Ave, Mairehau
GenConnect
Today, 12.15-12.45pm
If you have questions
about your Ipad,
smartphone or tablet, head
down to GenConnect
where Papanui High
School students will help
you for free.
Papanui Library
Culture Exchange
Friday, 3.45-4.45pm
Go along and make
new friends, practice your
English and learn about
Christchurch.
Shirley Library
Games at Papanui
Thursday, 2.30-4.30pm
If you love games, head
along and choose from a
wide selection, including
the classics, at this fun and
social event. Free for all
ages to enjoy. No bookings
required.
Papanui Library
Scrabble
Wednesday, 1-3pm, at
Bishopdale, and 1.30-
3.30pm, at Shirley
Play Scrabble with a
friendly group. Head
along when you can. No
bookings required. All
materials supplied. Free
event.
Bishopdale and Shirley
libraries
JP Clinics
Today, 10am-1pm, at
Papanui and Shirley,
Wednesday, 10am-1pm,
at Bishopdale, Saturday
10am-noon at Fendalton.
A justice of the
peace will be available
to witness signatures
and documents, certify
document copies, hear
oaths, declarations,
affidavits or affirmations,
as well as sign citizenship
or rates rebates
applications.
Papanui, Shirley,
Bishopdale and Fendalton
libraries
Mahjong
Saturday, 2-4pm, at
Shirley, Monday, 2-4pm, at
Papanui
Go along if you are
interested in playing or
learning about mahjong.
Free. Registrations
required at Shirley
Library.
Shirley and Papanui
libraries
Rummikub
Monday, 1-3pm
Play Rummikub – an
exciting, interactive
strategy game. Free, dropin
event.
Bishopdale Library
Super Saturday
Storytimes
Saturday, 11-11.45am
Encourage learning
through stories. This is an
interactive programme
involving stories, songs,
rhymes, craft and play.
Free.
Shirley Library
Bolivia card game
Thursday, 1-3pm
Learn a new game.
Cards and card-holders are
supplied. Phone 027 549
3828 for more information.
Bishopdale Library
Activity Zone
Monday, 3.45-4.45pm
The after school club has
technology, games, crafts
and books. This is suitable
for children aged six to 10
and caregivers are asked
to remain in the library
during the session. Free –
no bookings required.
Shirley Library
Cards Club
Friday, 1.30-3.30pm
This weekly cards club is
on every Friday, go along
and join the fun. Free, no
bookings required.
Shirley Library
RoboFun for Adults
Saturday, 10-11am
Go along to the Shirley
Library for an introductory
course looking at the world
of robotics in a fun and
engaging way. You don’t
need to take anything with
you – just a curious mind.
No bookings required, just
drop in.
Shirley Library
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continuing education
Adult and Community Education at
Risingholme community centre
Wanting to expand, express and enhance your life – Come learn with us!
Risingholme continues to offer a wide
range of exciting learning opportunities
across the city at Risingholme, Riccarton
High School, Christchurch Girls’ High
School, The Village House New Brighton
and Hornby High School. With the start
of term 4, on Monday 14th October, and
longer days why not enrol in one of our
exciting courses – www.risingholme.org.
nz
Is English your second language? In
term 4 we are offering ESOL at Riccarton
High School. Other Language courses
include, German, Spanish, Italian,
Russian, Arabic, NZ Sign and Te Reo
Māori are offered at many of our venues.
So if you would like to improve your
English or learn a new language you can
enrol via our website www.risingholme.
org.nz
Is food and cooking your passion?
In term 4 we have on offer a range of
cooking courses including A Taste of
Egyptian Cooking course at Riccarton
High School or Thai Cooking course at
Hornby High School.
A new and exciting course being
offered in Term 4 at Hornby High School
is our Crochet for Beginners. Have
you always want to learn this craft –
now is your opportunity. Enrol now!
During this course you will gain an
understanding of crochet language, learn
a range of basic stitches while meeting
and learning alongside others.
The full programme for Term 4
courses is available on our website at
http://www.risingholme.org.nz/courses.
For more information on courses
contact the Risingholme Community
Centre on 332 7359 or e-mail info@
risingholme.org.nz
Brochures are available at the
Risingholme office and public libraries.
Adult and Community Education Term 4, 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, Te Reo Maori, Patchwork and
Quilting, Massage, Reiki 2, Screenprinting, Qigong.
Christchurch Girls’ High School
Dressmaking, Te Reo Maori, Watercolour Painting, Drawing & Sketching,
German Language, Painting with Acrylics, Spanish Language, NZ Sign
Language.
Hornby High School
Sewing Skills, Thai Cooking, Te Reo Maori, Crochet.
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, Yoga.
The Village House - New Brighton
NZ Sign Language, Yoga.
Full details available on www.risingholme.org.nz
Risingholme office at 22 Cholmondeley Ave, Opawa, Chch
Phone 332 7359 | Email info@risingholme.org.nz
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christchurch
School of Music
The Christchurch School of Music is a family-oriented
community aimed at providing quality music education in and
around Christchurch. The school has been an important part of the
Christchurch music education scene for 64 years so why not come
along and join us?
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, 6 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.
Enrol any time at www.csm.org.nz
Papanui High School
As the weather gets warmer and the evenings get longer it is the
ideal time to get out of the house and learn something new and
meet some new people by taking part in one of the wide range of
nightclasses on offer at Papanui High School for Term 4 beginning
from Monday 21 October.
From Art to Yoga and everything in between we are sure regardless
of your age or interest you will find something to tempt you.
Classes at Papanui High School are held in a warm, friendly relaxed
environment and our tutors are supportive and well qualified in their
chosen fields.
We have a range of short Cake Decorating classes on offer for Term
4 covering different aspects of this craft. You will be able to learn to
decorate Christmas cupcakes, create icing roses, cover and decorate
your Christmas cake or learn how to make icing flowers, piping,
covering a cake and making a figure from fondant. These classes
are being taught by Adrienne Loffhagen and will be held at Papanui
High School on Monday night 7-9pm beginning from 21 October.
For further information and enrolment in these or any of our
Term 4 courses please visit our website on https://www.papanui.
school.nz/com-ed/all-courses or email rpb@papanui.school.nz or
telephone our office on 3520701.
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The final programme of events for 2019 from the WEA has
no less than 48 items to choose from. Whether you are looking
to stretch your mind with science, history or philosophy, get
creative, have fun with movement or challenge yourself with some
personal growth and development: there really is something for
everyone this term!
The WEA has been in Christchurch for more than 100 years
and has a long history of encouraging people to think deeply
about the issues of the day. This kaupapa is alive and well with
talks on the climate crisis, sustainable living skills and nuclear
disarmament to mention but a few.
The WEA is committed to keeping the cost of courses as low
as possible and specializes in small class sizes – so don’t delay,
hop onto www.cwea.org.nz or find them on www.facebook.
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continuing education
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at ncea
Each year up to 10,000 young people
in New Zealand leave school with little
or no formal qualifications. Many teens
disengage with school as the teaching
environment simply does not suit their
style of learning. Research shows that
without a qualification they are more likely
to have difficulties entering the workforce,
as most jobs nowadays require NCEA and
a driver’s licence.
Many early school leavers unfortunately
believe that secondary school is the only
way to earn their NCEA qualifications.
This misconception is particularly
concerning for those young people
who don’t necessarily ‘fit’ the schooling
environment, but still want to find
employment or complete certain industry
training courses for which an NCEA
qualification is a pre-requisite.
Every year dozens of young people
are getting a second chance at earning
NCEA credits after leaving secondary
school, thanks to Vision College. The
Private Training Establishment (PTE) are
spreading awareness to the young people
in the community, making sure they know
that achieving their NCEA levels outside
of school is within their reach.
Vision College’s free ‘Ultimate’
programme offers students without NCEA
the opportunity to gain NCEA Level 1
and 2, their driver’s licence, and a range of
skills designed to make them employable.
Students earn their NCEA credits in
a more practical way, through games,
hands-on activities, and by applying their
learning to real life situations. Students
also get to experience tasters of different
career and study paths to help them
decide where they would like to head after
completing ‘Ultimate’.
School leavers can also enrol in
Security, Early Childcare or Business
Administration courses to earn not only
credits towards NCEA Level 3, but also
a career qualification in just six months.
These courses are all free for anyone aged
between 16 and 19. Upon completion
students can even pathway onto higher
study with Vision College in Web and
Software Design, Early Childhood
Education, and Counselling.
Vision College are enrolling now for
2020! For more information on their
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REAL ESTATE
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Valley of tranquillity
25 Valley Road, Cashmere
Auction: Thursday, 3 October 2019, Unless Sold Prior
4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 2 living rooms | 1 dining room | 2 car-garage | 1 off-street park - Listing Number: BE193366
A private elevated location on Valley
Road this 1970’s architecturally designed
home by Lucking and Vial is waiting for
a new owner. On entering the front door
the first thing you notice is the light that
streams into the living rooms, together
with the popular exposed beams of that
era making you feel instantly at home.
Surrounded by native trees and shrubs
inviting the abundant bird life of Wood
Pigeons, Fantails and Bellbirds, and the
magnificent views, makes you feel like
you’re on holiday every day of the year.
This very spacious home literally has
many layers. A rumpus room and two
bedrooms on the lowest level, ideal for
teenagers to have their own space or rent
as Airbnb. The laundry, bathroom, and a
bedroom on the second; dining, living and
kitchen on third; while on the upper level
is the main bedroom, ensuite and study.
There are several outdoor spaces, a
paved sheltered barbecue area with the
added bonus of a pizza oven to enjoy al
fresco dining with family and friends, a
deck off the third level for a read of the
paper with a cup of coffee in hand, or the
surrounding area including the stepped
pathway to wander through nature.
Zoned for Cashmere Primary and
Cashmere High Schools and close to all
amenities.
A walkway right outside your door, and
the sense of seclusion and tranquillity on
entering the property, what more could
you ask for.
Open Homes Saturday and Sunday
12:00pm - 12:30pm.
See you at the open home or to arrange
a private viewing of this property call
Debbie Pettigrew on 027 777 0411
from Harcourts Grenadier Beckenham
(Licensed Agent REAA 2008) or phone
the office 337 1316
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022 098 8642
olly.drew@mikepero.com
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021 852 495
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PAINTER
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We specialise in
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household furniture
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PAINTERS
Painters and Decorators Ltd
Canterbury Owned and Operated
A husband and wife team
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334 4125
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property maintenace ph 03
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repairs. Heritage
brickwork & stonework
a speciality. No job too
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Home 329 9344. Cell
027 684 4046. E mail
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BUILDER
New builds, alterations,
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Ph 385-4348, 027 274
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027 274 3541
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3113423
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The Hamptons
Peter and Kathryn Hampton
As we move into Spring Summer and will
soon be approaching the end of the 2019
year, many people are making choices for
2020 with many people choosing to move
home, change schools, buy a car and
organise another holiday.
Homes sold in your area
SOLD
SOLD
Peter & Kathryn Hampton
Licensed Sales Consultants
We make important choices throughout our life; what
schools our children will go to, what food we eat, what
friends we have, where to go on holiday, and the values
we instill in our children. Two of the biggest choices we have to make are; where we live and
when to sell and buy. A crucial component of the process is selecting the right licensed real
estate salesperson to guide you through the mountain of information and industry jargon. A
salesperson can assist in the important task of identifying the right buyer for your house, as
well as understanding your unique requirements and make your next dream home a reality.
It takes great negotiation and sales skills teamed with effective target marketing to deliver
the very best results. Kathryn and Peter can offer you an exceptional real estate experience.
Working as a team we collectively together want to achieve the very best results and the best
outcome. Give us a call today, we would really like to hear from you.
Strowan
St Albans
SOLD
Fendalton
Merivale
SOLD
Client Comments
The success of me attaining my property through an Auction was through Peter’s excellent
knowledge and professionalism in all realms of the process. Peter’s ease of communication;
listening to requirements and always following up queries promptly has been amazing.
I appreciated his wise counsel and honesty as I was in the North Island after having had
a positive and thorough viewing time with Peter over 2 days. It is without hesitation I
recommend him.
Frances
Just Listed
1/61 St Albans Street, Merivale
Wikipedia search ‘The Hamptons’ and you will discover pages about a group of villages and
hamlets in Long Island, New York that form a popular seaside resort and one of the historical
summer colonies of the northeastern United States: a community-oriented dwelling place for
affluent families originally descended from salt-of-the-earth, potato farming community stock.
Google search The Hamptons in Christchurch and you will come across a few parallel
observations. A husband and wife team with a passion for Canterbury homes, villages and
hamlets, dedicated to helping sometimes affluent and always salt-of-the-earth families in their
quest to find community-oriented dwelling places.
But let’s cut the sales flannel because that’s definitely not how Kathryn and Peter roll. On the
contrary, if you’re looking for sound, well-researched property advice, without the hype then
look no further. My family and I relocated here from Australia with no prior knowledge of the
various neighbourhoods and an innate fear of buying a property on ground that might be
susceptible to movement. The Hamptons proved to be our salvation… careful, considered and
coherent counsel, always with a smile and delivered with a can-do approach to bespoke house
viewing times and wine-inspired strategy sessions.
The net outcome: we moved into our beautiful new family house in Strowan a few months ago
and what we owe the bank pales in comparison to our debt of gratitude to Pete and Kathryn
for helping us to find our dream home. My mobile number is 027 548 3073 and I would be
more than happy to hear from you if you need any more convincing of why to consider the
Hamptons when thinking of buying or selling a property.
Nigel & Lisa
3/14 Mansfield Ave, Merivale
Homes needed now!
• 3 - 4 bedroom home Tomes or Mays Road location - up to
$800,000
• 4 bedroom home Strowan, Merivale - up to $1.8 million
• 2 bedroom single level unit, Merivale - up to $456,000
• Uninsured home Strowan, Papanui - up to $1 million
If you can assist with any of these properties please call
Peter or Kathryn in confidence today!
Local body elections are on.
Vote Now!
Postal voting closes noon Saturday
12th October.
Make a difference and vote this Year! Last
local body election only approximately
38% of rate payers voted.
Peter and Kathryn Hampton
M: 021 367 761 M: 021 889 903 T: 03 377 0377 F: 03 379 1714
E: peter.hampton@harcourts.co.nz E: kathryn.hampton@harcourts.co.nz
74 Edgeware Road, Edgeware Village, Christchurch
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Love the life you choose
Summerset on Cavendish
Open Weekend
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September, 10am - 3pm
147 Cavendish Road,
Casebrook
0800 SUMMER
summerset.co.nz
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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.
Over 5,000 residents are already enjoying the Summerset life across
26 villages around New Zealand. If you’re interested in Summerset for
yourself or a family member, come and visit Summerset on Cavendish
to find out more about our village life.
Summerset on Cavendish
Open Weekend
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September, 10am - 3pm
Visit summerset.co.nz for more information.
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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 as a priority.
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 get the support you need, without having
to leave the village.
As a Summerset on Cavendish resident, you’ll have access
to a range of community facilities, including;
To find out more about Summerset on Cavendish,
call 0800 SUMMER (786 637) or visit
summerset.co.nz
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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NOR’WEST NEWS
Discover Summerset
on Cavendish
Brand new homes available now!
Summerset on Cavendish is nestled in a quiet area of Casebrook, with many
homes built along a reserve boundary, enjoying a natural outlook with walking
paths and abundant wildlife.
Our homes are full of modern features, including open plan living, internal access
garage and two toilets. All of our homes are specifically designed for the over 70s,
so you can choose that one that suits you, then make it your own.
Open Weekend
Saturday 28 September
Sunday 29 September
10am - 3pm
Summerset on Cavendish
147 Cavendish Road,
Casebrook
These brand new homes are proving extremely popular, so make sure you come
along to the Open Weekend and view our range of beautiful show homes for
yourself. Or pop in at a time that suits you, we’re open 7 days.
Take bus route 28 straight to our gate!
To find out more about Summerset on Cavendish,
call 0800 SUMMER or visit summerset.co.nz
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