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• By Claire Booker

AFTER 360,000km patrolling

the streets and stopping crime,

‘Ten’ the Christchurch North

Community Patrol car has had

enough.

Ten was bought 10 years ago

for $2500, and since then, about

Health centre

approved for

Memorial Ave

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Tough kids

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360,000km – Ten now destined for the crusher

OUT WITH THE OLD: Christchurch North Community Patrol chairman Sam Hall says it is time for patrol car Ten to be replaced

after 360,000km patrolling the streets.

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

$7000 has been spent on keeping

it running.

The Honda CRV was once the

10th car in the fleet, hence the

name, but now, she has reached

the end of her life.

Said patrol chairman Sam

Hall: “She’s a bit noisy, she’s a

bit rattly, she’s safe, but we are

very careful about the bumps

we go over.”

It was decided the well-used

vehicle had to go when the patrol

could no longer patch

her up, and the bills got too

much.

The mechanic who has

been servicing the car for years

told Mr Hall it would cost a

couple of thousand dollars in

repairs to renew the warrant,

which is due at the end of the

month.

“He told me: I’ve done all I

can, but it won’t pass the next

warrant,” Mr Hall said.

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application

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IT WAS a win for the Fendalton

community when the application

for a liquor store on Memorial

Ave was withdrawn.

A record-breaking 207 objections

were submitted to the city

council over the proposed bottle

shop on Memorial Ave.

Last week, the applicant

Manpreet Kaur, who also owns

Sockburn Bottle-O, withdrew

the application for an off-licence

consent for the store after an

independent adviser told her the

process would be a “waste of time

and money.”

Said Mrs Kaur: “We were

expecting objections, but not that

many. We respect the community,

if they do not want it, we don’t

want to annoy them.”

Mrs Kaur said at the end of the

day, it is just a business, and there

would be no hard feelings.

“If people don’t like it, it’s not a

good idea for us to go in there.

“I am happy people do look

after their community,” she said.

Fendalton resident and

neighbour of the proposed shop,

Isobel Anderson, was “absolutely

ecstatic” the application had been

withdrawn.

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Big Showbiz shoes to fill

for Ilam’s Sarah Buchanan

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding

“BIG SHOES to fill.”

That is how Ilam’s Sarah

Buchanan describes taking on

the role of Showbiz Christchurch

president following the

resignation of Markham Lee

about three weeks ago.

Having a strong association

with the company since 1989,

Mrs Buchanan said taking

on the role is an exciting new

change.

Mr Lee has served as president

of Showbiz on and off since 1990

with his association with Showbiz

beginning in 1973 at age 11

when he performed in Oliver!

But it isn’t the only major

change to the strong musical

theatre company – which has

been operating since 1938.

Paul Christ will take over as

general manager in January following

Michael Bayly finishing

in the role in mid-September.

Mr Bayly, who served as

general manager since May

2015, has gone onto become the

national on-premise manager at

Cassels Brewing Co.

Mr Christ has a wealth of

experience in musical theatre

having supervised, conducted

and directed productions for

Disney Theatrical Productions,

Cameron Mackintosh and Vienna

State Opera.

He said Showbiz offers the

perfect opportunity to draw on

his professional musical theatre

experience along with his work

in commercial

and not-forprofit

art sectors.

“I have

travelled extensively

for a

large part of my

Paul Christ

career . . . it was

time to come

home and reconnect with family

and put to use that industry

experience to the advantage of

the New Zealand performing

arts sector.”

Mrs Buchanan has a longstanding

relationship with

Showbiz having served as vicepresident

for the past five years

and been on the board since 2010.

She said her role as president

will be made easy due to having

a “marvellous” team and board

she has been able to delegate

tasks to take the pressure off.

BIG STEP: Sarah Buchanan will take over

the reins as the new president for Showbiz

Christchurch.

“We are really lucky we have

all these exciting shows coming

through from the West End

and we are able to stage them

here which is fantastic,” Mrs

Buchanan said.

In September, Showbiz announced

a dazzling season to be

staged at the Isaac Theatre Royal

next year starting off with My

Fair Lady from April 3.

In June, the music of Chess

will be staged in

concert with the

Christchurch Symphony

Orchestra.

The final show of

the year to be staged

will be Buddy – The

Buddy Holly Story

featuring the music

of American musician

and singersongwriter

Buddy

Holly.

Mrs Buchanan

said the talent in the

city is phenomenal

and Showbiz has

fantastic creatives

who know how to

put on a show.

She has led an

exciting career

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stage including touring as a personal

dresser with English singer

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Although she has taken on a

major role at the company, Mrs

Buchanan’s days in the spotlight

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The main issues with the vehicle

are rust, from years of being used

for off-road driving following the

earthquakes, and in floods.

“We will find an option that will

provide the most money to put

towards a new vehicle. Our options

are selling it as is where is, parts, or

sending it to the wreckers,” Mr Hall

said.

The patrol has nearly raised

enough to upgrade to a Suzuki Vitara

– the standard vehicle for community

patrols across the country

– but it has started a givealittle page

to raise the remaining $5000.

In recent years, radiator troubles

had caused the patrol to be called

off, and Mr Hall said they have

been getting more callouts from

police which they need to attend.

Mr Hall said a highlight of the

regular patrol meetings is hearing

the car is still running but said it

has just done its dash.

“We will be a little bit sad to see

it go, it will be the end of an era,

but it will mark the start of a new

era of looking out for the community.

It’s been a hard 360,000km,”

Mr Hall said.

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Healthy trees to be chopped for drain renewal


A DRAIN which has not been

maintained since the 1960s will

be renewed next year.

But it will mean about 100

healthy trees and shelterbelts

will get the chop.

The Papanui-Innes Community

Board voted on Friday to

approve the removal of the trees

along the Canal Reserve Drain

on Marshland Rd between

‘Clearly there was no, or little, support’

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“I just didn’t think that [application

withdrawal] could ever

happen.

“It was so frightening someone

could come in and upset a whole

community. It’s just such a relief,”

she said.

Those who made submissions

against the liquor licence were

notified about the withdrawal by

the district licensing committee

on Wednesday last week.

Fendalton resident Ashley

Seaford said the result was good

news for the community and its

young people.

“From the number of submissions

clearly there was no, or

little, support for this business in

our neighbourhood,” he said.

Prior to the application being

withdrawn, the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood

Community

Board requested the right to voice

its opposition to the planned

bottle shop at a district licensing

committee hearing.

City councillor and board

member James Gough said it was

clear the community was fundamentally

opposed to the liquor

store and said the site appeared

to be “a completely inappropriate

place for a liquor outlet.”

“This is a superb outcome, but

I think the outcome was always

going to be the same. I think

[the applicants] made a good

decision,” Cr Gough said.

Mairehau and Hawkins Rds.

City councillor and board

member Pauline Cotter said

council staff worked closely

with the community regarding

the tree removal.

Said Cr Cotter: “Nobody

wants to cut down healthy trees

unless we have to. It’s for the

greater benefit.”

About 600m south of the

Hawkins Styx river intersection

is a spawning habitat for

Lamprey, a type of jawless fish

similar to eels.

The city council will work

with NIWA, the Department of

Conservation, and local ecologists

to decide the best way to

renew the drain in this area.

The drain is to be renewed to

reduce the potential flood risk

and associated damage with the

road.

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Work is set to begin early next

year and run until 2021.

Tree removals include two

native totara trees, weeping

willows, silver birch, cypress,

cherry plum trees and magnolia,

among others.

Once the renewal is complete,

the waterway will be landscaped

with riparian planting,

including native shrubs and

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trees where space allows.

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alerting her neighbours of the proposed liquor store on

Memorial Ave, last week the application was withdrawn.

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Two-storey health centre

approved for Memorial Ave


A NEW health centre in Ilam

has been given the green light.

Resource consent has been

granted for the new two-storey

health centre on Memorial Ave.

Doctors, physiotherapy, podiatry,

mental health services, a

pharmacy and gift shop are earmarked

for the complex which

will be called Ilam Health.

The new centre will be 1267 sq

m in total on two levels, with 46

car parking spaces and nine cycle

parking spaces.

It is predicted the centre will

generate more than 940 vehicles

movements per day at the site on

Memorial Ave near Ilam Rd.

Ilam Health will be open 7am-

9pm seven days a week, and may

request additional consent to be

open for a 24-hour surgery in the

future.

The medical centre will increase

from nine clinical spaces

to 16, meaning there will be six

doctors on hand.

Pegasus Health has endorsed

the clinic on the basis that population

growth in the north of the

city has put pressure on many

practices, meaning they are no

longer taking new patients.

BRAND NEW: A concept drawing of the new Ilam Health centre, which will consolidate multiple

health services on Memorial Ave.

“This includes Ilam Medical

Centre and has resulted in patients

having to travel further for

health care. The expansion of Ilam

Medical Centre to larger rooms

as part of Ilam Health will aid in

alleviating this issue,” a Pegasus

Health spokeswoman said.

Neighbouring residents raised

some concerns over the size of

the proposal, causing adverse effects

on the residential character

of the area, but hearings panel

commissioner Justine Ashley

disagreed.

“While the proposal is substantial,

it is able to be absorbed

into the mixed character of the

receiving environment, which retaining

a high-quality residential

amenity,” the commissioner’s

report said.

Pegasus health said its goal for

the future is that primary health

care services are moving in the

direction of more integration,

bringing together a number of

services within one complex.

It is expected construction will

begin on Ilam Health next year.

Council

responds to

mall review


THE CITY council has made a

response to the judicial review

over the proposed expansion of

Merivale Mall.

Merivale residents were shocked

and angry the resource consent

had been granted without any

form of public consultation, and

described the process as “rushed

and not needed.”

Mall owners have been granted

consent to increase the size of the

mall by 87 per cent, and build a

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The hearings panel, which

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would be no adverse effects on the

community, and the expansion

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City council head of resource

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Resource Management Act.

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Tough kids get wet and muddy

MORE THAN 5000 primary and

intermediate school pupils took

on mud pits, obstacles and tyre

runs as part of the annual MASH

Tough Kid challenge held in

South New Brighton last week.

The event first started following

earthquakes to encourage sports

participation and boost morale,

now it also helps reduce screen

time and improve mental health.

Schools from across Canterbury

got involved, with some

coming from as far as Hanmer

Springs and Windwhistle.

The 2.7km course included

waterslides, mud pits, inflatable

obstacles and tyre runs. It ran

through the forest and followed

the estuary, finishing in the South

new Brighton Domain.

Said event co-ordinator, Isaac

Sutherland: “It has been so exciting

to see the number of schools

getting involved with this event.

We have schools that have been

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Isleworth School

year 5 pupils

Gabby Arona-

Robinson (left)

and Manaia

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to the finish line

hand in hand.

with us from the beginning,

schools who send the entire roll,

and new schools who have come

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Said Cathedral Grammar

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kids love getting out and getting

wet and muddy. The smiles on

their faces speak for themselves.”

Readers respond to the

November 12 article in

the Nor’West News about

increased police presence

in Bishopdale

Rosalie Griffith – I am

delighted to hear that there is

supposed to be a reduction of

crime in Bishopdale, but the

truth of the matter is that it

doesn’t seem to be happening.

Over last weekend alone there

were car and house windows

targeted with eggs, and two

homes had windows broken by

thrown stones in Cotswold Ave

and Harewood Rd.

A silver sedan was seen racing

away from one area and we heard

of one car being stolen recently

from Harewood Rd. The egging

activities are happening between

9 to 10pm Wednesday to Sunday

and the stones were thrown,

breaking windows on Sunday

night.

We are aware that the police

cannot be everywhere, so

everyone travelling after dark

in Bishopdale please keep an

eye open and help the police to

apprehend these unkind and

cruel bullies.

Sandra Ann Dougall –

Further to your article regarding

rocks being thrown through

windows in the Bishopdale area,

on Sunday night, November 10,

I had a rock thrown through

my lounge window, I live on

Highsted Rd.

The glazier who replaced the

window said that day he had

also attended to the same thing

happening in Cotswold Ave and

Sawyers Arms Rd.

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School raises funds for charity

supporting children of prisoners

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Well-earned

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St Margaret’s


THREE ST ANDREW’S College

students have raised more

than $1250 for an organisation

that supports the children of

prisoners.

Year 11 middle school leaders

Isabella Galvan, Jack Calder

and Oscar Bloom organised a

mufti day last term for Pillars,

an organisation started by Verna

McFelin who was left to look after

her four children alone when

her husband was sentenced to 11

years in prison.

Pillars is supported by several

schools each year, and Mrs

McFelin said the organisation

does not have the resources to

travel around schools to promote

the work they do, because the

money they have goes directly

to supporting the children who

need it.

Said Mrs McFelin of the donation:

“This will have a major

effect. It will ensure that mentors

and children are supported

where it is most needed.”

Oscar said the trio worked

hard to make sure the cause was

well-known around the secondary

school.

HELPING OUT: Year 11 St Andrew’s College pupils Isabella

Galvan (left), year 11 dean Liz Gormack, Jack Calder and Oscar

Bloom raised more than $1250 for Pillars, which supports

children of prisoners.

“We wanted people to know

what they were fundraising for

and be able to buy into the amazing

work Pillars does. By the end

of the mufti day, we felt people

all around the school knew about

Pillars and that was probably

what made it such a success.

“The work [Pillars] does is so

incredible and makes a profound

difference to the families in its

care. We wanted to fundraise

for a charity that was based

in Christchurch and did stuff

that helped

improve the

livelihoods

of people

our own age

as we felt

teenagers are

sometimes

overlooked,”

Oscar said.

The pupils Verna McFelin

met with

Michelle Mathijssen, who is

the project manager based in

Christchurch for Pillars, and Oscar

said it was great to sit down

and learn more about the work

Pillars does.

“We felt that we learnt more

about people less fortunate than

ourselves who deserve dignity,

respect and opportunity,” he said.

There are 23,000 children in

New Zealand at the moment

who have parents in prison, Mrs

McFelin said those children are

9.5 times more likely to end up in

prison without good support.

“We are very grateful and

thankful that the young people

and staff at St Andrew’s College

recognise Pillars services as a

vital community need,” Mrs

McFelin said.


A GROUP of St Margaret’s

College Year 9 students took

home gold medals from

Christchurch’s Middle School

Ethics Olympiad competition.

And it was only the first year

the competition has been held

in New Zealand, with previous

ones being in Australia.

The group of five students

beat Hillmorton High School

in a close finish, answering

questions on subjects including

lying, donations, tracking apps,

relationships, dog ownership, the

environment and charities.

Said Hannah Wylie: “Preparing

for the competition was slightly

tricky because we didn’t know

which one of three questions they

would ask for each case.”

The students practised every

Monday and Tuesday in their

lunch hour for more than a

month prior to the competition

and went over questions in their

term 3 school holidays.

Hannah said the students look

forward to competing in the senior

competition next year.

“It has been such a great

experience competing and

preparing for these events.”

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SPORT

NOR’WEST NEWS

by Pithie of CBHS

CHRISTCHURCH BOYS’ High

School’s Laurence Pithie claimed

his first elite national title by

claiming the criterium title in a

sprint finish in Christchurch.

Pithie was part of a six-strong

break on the 1.1km course

around Cashel St and Oxford

Terrace, that featured his

Canterbury teammate Andrew

Bidwell, Marlborough’s Ethan

Batt, Manawatu’s Joel Yates,

Dutchman Antonie van Noppen

and Vantage New Zealand track

squad rider, Josh Scott.

They pushed clear after a crash

split the 41-strong field.

The chasing group worked hard

to close to just 7sec behind in the

race over the following 40min but

eventually ran out of time.

Bidwell and Pithie had worked

hard in the middle stages of the

race but it was Batt who made the

break in the home straight, only

to be out-kicked by Pithie, who

adds a national champion jersey

to his two rainbow jerseys won

on the track.

“It was awesome to bring it

home in front of a home crowd,”

he said.

“I am really stoked with it.

“I have to thank Andrew Bidwell.

If it wasn’t for him, I would

not have had the energy at the

end. He towed me around all day.

It was great teamwork.”

In spite of leading for four laps

and setting the pace, Pithie was

pleased with his tactics.

“I played it pretty cagey,” he

said.

“I knew there were such strong

guys like Ethan Batt and Joel

Yates who have raced overseas

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Laurence Pithie won

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title in Christchurch.

Laurence Pithie

and done all the criterium circuits.

I knew I had to follow and

stay with them.

“Ethan went for it in the sprint

and I managed to go with him

and hold his wheel. It was the

perfect leadout and I managed to

kick around him in the end.

“It has certainly been a year to

remember.”

Medbury earns

national cricket title

THE MEDBURY 1st XI cricket

team won this year’s national

primary school tournament on

Wednesday.

The twenty20 round-robin

tournament was held at Lincoln

University at the New Zealand

Cricket High Performance Centre,

and at the Lincoln Domain.

Medbury competed against

teams from Auckland, Northern

Districts, Central Districts,

Wellington and Otago.

They finished the competition

with three wins, one loss and

one abandoned game with their

superior run-rate seeing them

win the competition over Havelock

North’s Hereworth School

and Auckland’s King’s School

who both had the same record.

Coach John Ogston said his

team applied themselves well

SUCCESS:

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Saturday, 10am-2pm

The annual Edgeware Village Christmas

market will be held by the St Albans

Residents Association. Go along for the

annual community event, where there will

be free face painting, a BBQ- including

vegetarian options, and plenty of Christmas

goodies for sale.

1062 Colombo St

Knit ’n’ Yarn

Tuesday, 1-3pm, at Bishopdale, Wednesday,

1-2.30pm, at Redwood, Thursday,

1.30-3.30pm, at Fendalton, and Friday,

10am-noon, 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, Redwood, Fendalton and

Papanui libraries

Housie

Wednesday, 7.15pm

Go along for a social night out and play

housie as a fundraiser for the Christchurch

United Football Club. Food and

drink available for purchase.

Papanui League Clubrooms, 53 Sawyers

Arms Rd

SeniorNet

Wednesday, 10am at Upper Riccarton,

10.30am at Papanui

SeniorNet Garden City and SeniorNet

Papanui will host classes for seniors (65-

plus) to learn about all things technology.

Learn how to use your smartphone, tablet

Email claire.booker@starmedia.kiwi by

5pm each Wednesday

or laptop and the mysteries

of the internet. Phone

348 4499 for Garden City

and Phone 359 9586 for

Papanui.

3 Brake St, Upper Riccarton,

310 Sawyers Arms

Rd, Papanui

GenConnect

Tuesday, 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

Rummikub

Thursday, 1-2.30pm at Fendalton, Monday,

1-3pm at Bishopdale.

Play rummikub – an exciting, interactive

strategy game. Free, drop-in event.

Fendalton and Bishopdale libraries

Scrabble

Tuesday, 10.30-noon, at Redwood,

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.

Redwood, Bishopdale and Shirley libraries

Bolivia card game

Thursday, 1-3pm

Learn a new game. Cards and cardholders

are supplied. Phone 941 7923 for more

information.

Bishopdale Library

Senior men’s exercise group

Friday, 11-11.45 am

Low impact exercise classes designed

for seniors. Wear something comfortable

and turn up – no registrations required.

Participants are asked to bring a $3 koha

as a donation. Phone 375 0850 for more

information.

Northcity Church, 95a Sawyers Arms

Rd, Papanui.

JP Clinics

Tuesday, 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, 1-3.30pm at Shirley, Monday,

2-4pm at Papanui

Go along if you are interested in playing

Go along to Shirley

Library on Monday

from 3.45-4.45pm

to take part in the

Activity Zone after

school club. This is

suitable for children

aged six to 10, and

the club will include

technology, games,

crafts, and books.

Caregivers are

asked to remain in

the library during

the session, no

bookings are

required for this

free event.

or learning about mahjong. Free. Register

for the Shirley Library event.

Shirley and Papanui libraries

After School Activities

Friday, 3.30-4.30pm

Suitable for ages eight to 13. Go along

for an interactive session with technology,

games, crafts and books. Take your

friends, or make some new ones.

Papanui Library

Super Saturday Storytimes

Saturday, 11-11.45am

Encourage learning through stories.

This is an interactive programme with

stories, songs, rhymes, craft and play. Free.

Shirley Library

Tabletop Games

Monday, 11am-5.15pm

Play some tabletop board games. Free

event, no bookings required.

Shirley Library

Cards Club

Friday, 1.30-3.30pm

The weekly cards club is on every Friday,

join the fun. Free, no bookings required.

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Tasty Bites


NOR’WEST NEWS

Board it and they will come

Whether for an easy family

breakfast on a Sunday

morning or part of a brunch

party with friends, this parfait

board is sure to please even

the pickiest of palates

Fruit and dips board

Serves 6-8

Use 46cm x 28cm board

Ingredients

1½ cups plain Greek yoghurt

1½ cups strawberry Greek

yoghurt

1½ cups blueberry Greek

yoghurt

¼ cup honey with honeycomb

¼ cup pomegranate seeds

¼ cup Grape-Nuts cereal

¼ cup slivered almonds

¼ cup cacao nibs

¼ cup multiseed ancient grains

blend

¼ cup peanut butter or almond

butter

1 cup raspberries

1 cup blackberries

¾ cup blueberries

8 strawberries, with some sliced

and some cut in half

1 banana, peeled and sliced

1 cup fruit and nut granola

1 cup granola clusters

1 cup chocolate almond granola

¼ cup toasted coconut chips

½ cup chopped dried fruit

Directions

Place the yogurts in large

(473ml) Mason jars on 3

different areas of the board.

Put the honey with honeycomb

in a serving bowl and place the

bowl on the board.

Put the pomegranate seeds,

Grape-Nuts, slivered almonds,

cacao nibs, ancient grains blend,

and peanut butter in small

serving bowls and place the

bowls across the board.

Add the berries and sliced

banana to the board, followed

by the granolas. Fill in any gaps

with the toasted coconut chips

and chopped dried fruit.

Charcuterie and cheese

board

Serves 12+

Use 51cm board

Ingredients

1 whole pineapple

1 cup raspberries, divided

1½ cups blueberries, divided

1½ cups blackberries, divided

1½ cups chocolate pudding

¾ cup caramel dip

1½ cups plain or vanilla Greek

yoghurt

¾ cup mixed berries

whipped cream cheese

1 cup chunky granola

2 cups red grapes, in bunches

2 cups green grapes, in bunches

2 medium oranges, sliced into

wedges

12 small watermelon wedges,

with rinds

1 mango, peeled, pitted, and

thinly sliced

2 kiwifruit, peeled and thinly sliced

1 medium starfruit, sliced

15 whole strawberries

1 red apple, thinly sliced

1 cup fresh cherries, with stems

2 bananas, peeled and sliced

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Vertically slice the pineapple

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Reserve the pineapple flesh.

Place the pineapple bowl in the

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Cut the reserved pineapple

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pineapple chunks with quarter

cup of the raspberries, quarter

cup of the blueberries, and

quarter cup of the blackberries.

Put the pineapple and berry fruit

mixture into the hollowed-out

pineapple bowl.

Put the chocolate pudding,

caramel dip, yoghurt, cream

cheese, and granola in small

serving bowls and place the

bowls across the board.

Arrange the grape bunches

on the board, followed by the

orange slices, watermelon

wedges, and sliced mango.

Fan kiwifruit slices around

the yoghurt bowl, the starfruit

around the cream cheese bowl,

the strawberries around the

chocolate pudding bowl, and the

apple slices around the caramel

dip bowl.

Place the cherries near the

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the banana slices next to the

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McMaster & Heap

Veterinary practice

Open Day

november 30th 2019

FINALLY, our “new build” is complete and we’d love to personally

show you all around on our OPEN DAY, which is fast approaching.

We are very proud of what we have achieved,

something that hasn’t been seen in small

animal practice before - completely separate

cat and dog reception, consulting, surgical

and ICU treatment areas.

This new edition has been seven years in

the making - a lot of time and energy has

been dedicated to this project as well as

decisions to be made on a daily basis. We

bought the old house next to the clinic in

2012 anticipating we would expand one day.

It was so exciting to finally see foundations

being laid.

grow it, but we have. We now we have a

staff of 27, a team of eight veterinarians with

different skill sets and interests - something

we are very proud of and have tried hard to

achieve. We want our clients to have all their

needs met, and those of their precious pets,

all under one roof.

Old house converted to new extension.

Demolition time.

To go back 20 years ….. In 1999 we took over

the reins of Rozens Vet Clinic ( which was an

old house situated in our carpark). We have

very fond memories of our early days there

and we were a small yet enthusiastic staff

of six back then. Our small garage doubled

as a cattery, our carpark was flooded most

of winter and inhabited by Mallards, X-rays

were manually developed in the toilet and

often we were so busy cages were stacked

on top of each other in the surgical area.

Our young sons, Connor and Dylan, often

watched their mum and dad perform

surgeries, cuddling and playing with kittens

in the small staffroom. They were good times

and we got to know some terrific, animal

mad clients, who are still with us 20 years on.

The Practice we work out of now was built

in 2008 and never thought we would out

Smartflow patient monitoring.

Cat ICU and treatment area.

Aside from the separate cat wing, our new

280 square metre addition will feature

space for rehabilitation and physiotherapy,

a state off the art theatre and surgical wing

for referral surgeries, a double dental room,

another feline ward, large ultrasonography

room and extra kennelling for about 20 dogs

plus storage galore.

We are very proud to now be able to offer

Referral Surgery at McMaster & Heap Vets. Dr

Helen Milner has now joined the team who

is an Australian and New Zealand Registered

Specialist in Small Animal Surgery. She will

be able to offer a wide array of soft tissue,

orthopaedic and neurological surgeries.

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We are also very fortunate to have the

services of Dr Richard Lucy who does

all the Echocardiography, Endoscopy

and Abdominal and Musculoskeletal

Ultrasonography in the Practice. Richard

has also put pacemakers in dogs, performs

our spinal taps and can also interpret MRI’s

and CT scans. He’s consulted a lot by us all.

Richard and Helens ethics, empathy, genuine

love of all animals, professional style and

incredibly high skill level fits with our aim of

becoming a “Centre of Excellence”.

Our other vets are also skilled up in areas

of interest and passion to them - Steve

with Ophthalmology, Dentistry and

Reconstructive Surgery, Sara enjoying

Dermatology and Exotics, Olivia a whiz at

all tricky Dentistry, Kirsty is very competent

in Soft Tissue Surgery, Chemotherapy and

Transfusion Medicine and Catherine is a

fantastic Medicine and Intensive Care expert

as well as performing Ultrasounds whenever

Richard is away. Me, I’m a jack of all trades,

doing a little of everything but my passion

lies with consulting and meeting new pets

and people, radiography and surgery.

Michele and steve in the cattery.

In the past 20 years we have learnt heaps

about running a successful business and

working together as a team. One of our goals

is to lead by example and empower our staff

to be their best, enjoy what they are good

at and love coming to work for us every day.

The right people, with the right set of skills

and attitude, are the key to our success.

The NZL Veterinary industry is rapidly

changing with many Practices being bought

by Corporate Entities and amalgamating with

practices. The need to keep up, diversify,

provide flexibility and options for people

and find your niche area is our future aim.

We will never stand still and be complacent.

We will listen to our clients and staff and see

what they want from us going forward in the

future.

Cat clinic entrance.

Theatre preparation & surgical scrub area.

We have also moved fast with regards to

technology. I’m not really a starter for change

but Steve persisted and eventually had me

sold on our new veterinary software system,

EzyVet and our new patient monitoring and

billing system, Smartflow. We are virtually

paperless and you’ll see our nurses walking

around with iPads updating flowsheets and

monitoring anaesthetics. Now I couldn’t

go back. This system is so accurate, very

professional and way more efficient.

I hope McMaster & Heap will stand the test

of time, cementing itself in Christchurch, as a

hospital who pride themselves on excellence,

expertise, quality patient care and full

commitment to our people and their pets.

We would love to see you on Saturday

30th November between 12-3pm for a look

around at where your special furries stay

when they are with us and enjoy a coffee,

sausage sizzle and get advice or just enjoy

a chat from our super staff and industry

representatives who will be present on the

day also. There will also be cat and dog

goodie bags, raffles and discount vouchers

on some foods.

Hope to see you real soon.

steve, Michele and Lola

Open 7 days

Cnr Hoon Hay & Coppell Place | Phone 338 2534 | Fax 339 8624

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2010 toyota ractis

$9,999

Very popular 5 door hatch, features a 1.5 litre

engine with tiptronic trans and travelled very low

ks, looks great finished in dark purple, features

taller seating and higher roofline for easier entry/

exit, rear wiper, black interior, reverse camera, ABS

and airbags. Hurry - won’t last long!

PLUS

REGISTRATION

2008 nissan cube

$7,499

Super cool and funky 5 door hatch, features a 1.5

litre engine with automatic trans and 5 star fuel

efficiency. Looks awesome in blue, driving lights, rear

wiper, push button start, reverse camera, spacious

interior, ABS and airbags, if you prefer to stand out

from the crowd the cube is the perfect choice!

PLUS

REGISTRATION

2011 honda fit

$11,999

The Fit is a popular, versatile, economical and spacious

5 door hatch, features a 1.3 litre engine with Honda's

IMA hybrid technology and automatic trans, stands out

in lime green, cruise control, reverse camera, smart

keyless ignition, rear wiper, very low kms, ABS and

airbags, never lose your vehicle in the carpark again!

PLUS

REGISTRATION

2010 fiat 500 pop

$10,999

Super cool European hatch, 4 seater, features an

economical 1.4 litre engine and a semi automatic/

tiptronic type trans, looks awesome in blue

metallic with driving lights and 17" alloys, two

tone interior, travelled low kms, keyless entry, ABS,

T/C and 6 airbags, inspection is a must!

PLUS

REGISTRATION

2013 ford focus

$15,999

Tech savvy 5 door family hatch, features a 2.0 litre

engine, automatic trans with sport shift option,

looks stunning in wine red with driving lights and

alloys, travelled very low kms, ABS and airbags,

the Focus has long been one of the best in terms

of handling and this model doesn't disappoint!

PLUS

REGISTRATION

2012 suzuki splash

$10,999

Spacious late model 5 door hatch, features a 1.2 litre

engine with automatic trans and

5 star fuel efficiency, looks great and stands out finished

in blue, taller seat access height, super low kms, factory

alloys, ABS and airbags, immaculate example!

PLUS

REGISTRATION

2012 nissan skyline

$13,999

Stylish and well sought after sports sedan, features

a 2.5 V6 high response engine with tiptronic trans,

travelled low kms, looks sleek in silver with driving

lights and 17” alloys, black partial leather interior,

push button start, reverse/side camera, rear parking

sensors, ABS, T/C and airbags, won’t disappoint!

PLUS

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2008 mazda atenza

$11,999

Very popular family sport sedan, features a 2.5 litre

engine with tiptronic trans and 4 star fuel rating,

looks absolutely stunning in dark purple metallic

with driving lights and 17” alloys, leather interior,

heated front seats, rear parking sensors, push

button start, Bose sound system, low kms.

PLUS

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2008 honda inspire

$8,999

Luxury inspired 4 door sedan, features a powerful

3.5 litre engine with automatic trans, looks smart

in white with driving lights and 17” alloys, black

leather trim with woodgrain accents, cruise control,

heated front seats, smart keyless ignition, reverse

camera, light up kick panels, ABS, multiple airbags.

PLUS

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2012 toyota camry

$18,999

Popular mid-sized sedan combining practicality

with a bit of luxury, 2.5 litre engine, hybrid

synergy drive, automatic trans with 5.5 star fuel

rating, grey metallic with chrome detailing, driving

lights and 16” alloys, cruise control, push button

start, ABS, T/C and 9 airbags, very impressive!

PLUS

REGISTRATION

2009 toyota vellfire

$17,999

7 seater with plenty of room to transport a large

family or small group, finished in deep purple with

driving lights and 18” alloys, spacious cabin with

black interior, a 2.4 litre engine with tiptronic trans,

parking sensors, reverse camera, sliding rear doors,

ABS and airbags, travel in style and comfort!

PLUS

REGISTRATION

2006 honda cr-v

$11,999

Stylish and spacious family SUV, features a 2.4 litre

engine with automatic trans, looks great in b lack

with driving lights and 18” alloys, black interior,

reverse camera, rear wiper, low kms, ABS and

airbags, come and inspect today!

PLUS

REGISTRATION

2004 nissan murano

$10,999

Powerful family SUV, features a 3.5 litre engine

with tiptronic trans, 4wd, looks awesome finished

in copper with driving lights and factory 18” alloys,

black leather interior, heated front seats, smart

keyless ignition, rear wiper, low kms, rear spoiler,

ABS and airbags, worth a look!

PLUS

REGISTRATION

2011 toyota vanguard

$17,999

7 seater family SUV, features a 2.4 litre engine with

tiptronic trans and paddle shift option, 4 star fuel

efficiency, dark wine metallic with driving lights at

17” alloys, black interior, push button start, reverse

camera, descent control, ABS and multiple airbags,

renowned Toyota reliability and construction!

PLUS

REGISTRATION

2016 ford ranger wildtrak

$44,999

Ever popular Ranger Wildtrak, NZ’s best selling

vehicle 5 years in a row! Sat nav, radar, cruise,

doublecab, good kms, reverse camera, 6 speed

auto, powerful 3.2 litre turbo diesel, towbar,

finished in white, come down and check it out,

super tidy example!

Registration for 6 months is $301

Value Cars Warehouse

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Opportunity knocks

21a Augusta Street, Redcliffs

Deadline Sale, all offers will be presented Tuesday 3rd December 2019 at 6pm, unless sold prior

2 bedrooms | 1 bathrooms | 1 living room | 1 car garaging | Listing SMT10487

Positioned to capture the all-day

sunshine and perfect for professionals,

retirees, investors this two double

bedroom 90m2 street facing unit built in

2016 is a sure winner.

Let’s look inside, the open planned

living area with modern kitchen faces

North West and offers a great flow

via sliding doors to the outdoor patio

and courtyard, perfect for outdoor

entertaining. Two double bedrooms

positioned close to the bathroom and

separate wc add to the appeal.

Fully fenced this lovely home is set

in a peaceful setting, you will enjoy

sitting in the Bali themed courtyard

with established gardens. So quiet as

you listen to the sound of birdsong and

ocean.

Easy drive on access to the single

internal access garage. The garage with

pull down attic storage and laundry

offers great storage options.

This is an unbelievable convenient

location. Enjoy a short stroll to Moncks

Bay waterfront, Barnett Park, the local

bowling club, New World super market,

cafes and bus transport.

Those seriously considering its

purchase are advised to register their

interest as it may be sold at any time.

Deadline Sale, all offers will be

presented Tuesday 3rd December 2019

at 6pm, unless sold prior.

Please call Debra Hakaraia

Smart Real Estate

Call 0275620420 or 033848600

Smartrealestate.co.nz

Licensed Agent Reaa 2008

www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz

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Leather Recliner

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ID 31705

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Summerset at Wigram serviced apartment resident, Alma with daughter Maree

Serviced apartments,

the best of both worlds

Discover how Summerset living allows

Alma to stay active and thrive

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“ Since Mum’s been here,

she’s just blossomed”

From growing up in a big family in Christchurch to being happily married for 63 years, Alma’s had

plenty of company throughout her whole life.

So, when the option to move to a Summerset serviced apartment came up, Alma and daughter

Maree were naturally a little nervous it might be a bit on the quiet side for her. But, since the move,

they’ve discovered it’s been anything but quiet.

“I don’t think you’d ever need to feel lonely here. It’s just like a big family and there’s always

something going on,” remarks Alma.

When she first arrived at her serviced apartment, Alma had her husband by her side. Sadly, he

passed away shortly after due to on-going health issues. “I thought it might take her a little while to

deal with the loss of dad and… the new surroundings, but it was quite amazing really how quickly

she settled, and I think that was down to the staff,” recalls daughter Maree.

Alma with Maree as a toddler

While the move was a big decision, the whole family feel that Alma has “blossomed” since and

has become more herself again.

“ She’s involved herself in things that she hadn’t done for years, Choir. Exercising.

She’s just taken it with both hands, made friends and it’s all been just amazing.”

Maree and Alma both admit that the stigma of retirement living put them off for longer than it

needed to. “I think mum was just so delighted when she came here and realised how welcoming

and how well-run [the place was] and what care was here for her. I think it was an eye-opener, really.”

Having Alma living at home with her would have been a dream for Maree, but with the reality of

working all day, she worried her mum would be very bored. But Alma hasn’t had time for boredom

at all since moving to Summerset. “There’s so much to keep you occupied. Music. Happy Hour, little

outings. It’s a lovely place to be.”

Alma also fills her time with a cheeky bit of cleaning, even though she doesn’t need to lift a finger.

“I don’t think she leaves a lot for the staff to clean, but that’s mum,” laughs Maree.

“It’s a relief for us to know that she’s taken care of. Dad would be so pleased to see she’s in a

place like this. It’s just been a godsend.”

To hear Alma’s full story, visit summerset.co.nz/servicedapartments

Alma and Maree enjoy quality time

together at Summerset at Wigram

Serviced apartments pre-selling*

now at Summerset on Cavendish!

View our show home, plans and pricing today!

Summerset on Cavendish

147 Cavendish Road, Casebrook

*Licence to occupy.



Love serviced apartment living

The best of both worlds: Independent retirement living with support on hand

Summerset serviced apartments are modern, purpose-built homes designed for the over 70s. Serviced apartments are light and

spacious with open plan living, a kitchenette and a separate double bedroom with a large ensuite.

Move in and make it your own

You can furnish it as you like and there’s plenty of room to entertain family and friends.

Summerset serviced apartments, offer:

• Some of the largest serviced apartments in Christchurch

• Patio or balcony homes offering amazing indoor-outdoor flow

• Open plan living

• Located in the heart of the village, close to all the facilities.

You’re welcome to take a tour of our stunning show home, view plans and pricing at a time that suits you, we’re open 7 days!

For more information visit summerset.co.nz/casebrook, or call 0800 SUMMER (786 637)

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Serviced apartments pre-selling* now!

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Discover Summerset

on Cavendish

Apartment living in the heart of our community

Summerset serviced apartments are located in the heart of our village,

close to all of the facilities.

With options for couples and singles, serviced apartments are designed

to create the perfect balance between independence and support to suit

your needs.

Our homes are low maintenance, free from all the hassles of upkeep.

It’s all about stress-free living, where time is yours to live the life you choose.

Serviced apartments

pre-selling* now

View our stunning show home,

plans and pricing today!



Take bus route 28 straight to our gate

*Licence to occupy.

As a Summerset on Cavendish resident, you’ll have access to a range of community facilities, including;

Divine Café

Exercise room

Communal vegetable

gardens

Hair and beauty

Residents’ bar

All-weather bowling green

Residents’ workshop

Swimming pool and/or

spa pool

To find out more about Summerset on Cavendish serviced apartments,

visit summerset.co.nz/casebrook or call 0800 SUMMER

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