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6 Tuesday January 21 2020 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz News Bin checks to improve recycling THIS WEEK a city council team will begin spot checking the contents of yellow wheelie bins, in a bid to improve people’s understanding of what can be put out for recycling. Up to 7500 bins across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula will be visually inspected each week by the four-strong team, who will work in pairs checking the contents of recycling bins put out for kerbside collection. “The team will be lifting the lids of the yellow wheelie bins and having a quick look to check the quality of the recycling,’’ says city council solid waste manager Ross Trotter. “A gold sticker will be placed on bins that have the right stuff in them. Where the team finds incorrect items in the bin, they will leave educational information in the property’s mailbox which includes tips for recycling correctly. “If they find a bin that is heavily contaminated with non-recyclable materials, then that bin will tagged for contamination and removed from the collection round for the day, with educational information provided so that residents understand why it has not been emptied,’’ Mr Trotter said. Rowing with Ed more than a record attempt GOOD CAUSE: Christchurch Boys’ High School rowing captain Harry Woelders on the erg which will be used during the world record attempt. Right – The Lopas family (clockwise from left) – Angus, Tessa, Anna, Jack, Ben and Ed. •From page 1 The 63-strong squad will attempt to beat the record for a continuous erg, more commonly known as an indoor rowing machine, by boys aged under-19. The world record attempt named Rowing with Ed will start on February 5 at CBHS at 3pm and will go through to the weekend. The current record stands at 96 hours, with the team hoping to exceed more than 140 with each member of the squad rowing for an average two hours. The team is hoping to raise at least $5000 for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand. “It means a lot for everyone to show their support for me like this,” Ed said. “I just wanted to get back into sport, that’s what kept me going.” Team manager Ricardo De Sousa said it was a good way to bond the team and give to a cause which has directly affected them. “It’s a way for us to bond as a squad but also show our support for Ed and what he has been going through.” Ed will take part in the world record attempt during a school assembly where he will be cheered on by 1300 other Christchurch Boys’ High School students. NOR’WEST NEWS De Sousa said the squad was up for the challenge. “I think all the boys want to be heroes at this point,” he said. “They don’t care what shift they have to do even if it is in the middle of the night. “We know it will be a challenge to keep going for such a long time but we also know it’s nothing compared to what Ed has been going through.” THE ASHLEY SUITES, CARE AND SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT Comfort, style and convenience are very important when it comes to helping you feel at home. Russley Village’s brand new residential care facility and serviced apartment complex - The Ashley Suites come with these elements as standard. From our one and two bedroom serviced apartments offering an extensive range of personalised medical and support services to deluxe care suites for health and medical care, all available in the elegant surroundings of the village. We pride ourselves on the level of compassion we provide for every one of our residents, ensuring the care they receive meets their personal needs making sure they always feel at home. For more information on the Ashley Suites and to take a tour of the care facility and village make an appointment today. russleyvillage.co.nz 03 266 0045 73 Roydvale Ave, Christchurch RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE | SERVICED APARTMENTS | INDEPENDENT LIVING
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Tuesday January 21 2020 7 News Skate park rejuvenation plan open for feedback DESIGNS: Rich Landscapes has created a concept plan for the St Albans site that includes several beginner street-style features. SKATERS AND residents can get on board with the rejuvenation of St Albans skate park. A proposed plan for the area, which aims to accommodate beginners while continuing to cater to the more experienced skaters, is open for feedback until February 17. People can share their views in person with city council staff at the St Albans Skate Jam on Saturday from noon to 3pm or submit comments online. City council head of parks Andrew Rutledge said the proposed design opens up the skate park to a greater range of skill levels – and users. “We want to ensure that the St Albans skate park is a place for everyone – a true hub for the local skate community,” Mr Rutledge said. “The proposed extension enhances the park, providing improved facilities for urban sport enthusiasts that complement the revitalisation of the wider area. “By making these changes, the skate area can be transformed into an accessible all-ages facility that still remains an actionpacked site.” Rich Landscapes, a business which specialises in skate park design, has created a concept plan for the St Albans site that includes several beginner streetstyle features. The proposed new area features roll over bumps, a quarter pipe with a deck and a small 200-millimetre platform ramp for those skaters starting out in the sport. The plan will also appeal to experienced riders, with the addition of a hipped end off the quarter pipe and an extended rollover finger to the two mini ramps. Under the proposed changes, the skate area will almost double – expanding from 350 sq m to nearly 700 sq m. Among the proposed changes are the double rollover bumps, new balustrades, the steel and concrete-edged platform ramp, an umbrella shade sail and timber seating. The new design delivers a smooth transition between the present flow features and the street-style extension. Any feedback will help inform a final decision on the proposed plan by the Papanui-Innes Community Board. • To share your views on the proposal, go to: www.ccc.govt. nz/the-council/consultationsand-submissions/haveyoursay/ show/284 More no stopping restrictions NO STOPPING restrictions could be installed at the Seymour St/ Skerten Ave intersection. The city council is considering introducing no stopping restrictions around parts of the intersection to connect with the existing restrictions towards Main South Rd. It has had reports of parking activity on Seymour St, which causes difficulties for drivers using the intersection at Skerten Ave. It has said it is especially challenging for larger vehicles such as waste trucks and those towing trailers. The parked vehicles also partially block the sight-lines of vehicles turning out of Skerten Ave. Greater Hornby Residents’ Association chairman Marc Duff said the proposal will be discussed at its next meeting with potential plans to make a submission. He said it would be great to have feedback from surrounding residents.The GHRA meeting will be held on Sunday at the Hornby Rugby Club at 2pm. Residents affected should email city council’s area traffic engineer Barry Hayes at barry.hayes@ccc. govt.nz by January 31. Now that exams are over, kickstart your career in 2020! W E B DEVELO PMEN T & DES I G N / SO FTWA R E DEVELOPMEN T / E A R LY C HIL DHOO D E D U C AT I O N / SEC U RIT Y / B U S INE S S T E C H NOLO GY / U LTIMAT E F O UND ATIO N SK I L L S / C O U N S ELLI N G / MIN I S T R Y & L E A DER S H I P You are invited to our INFO NIGHT 22 nd January 7:00pm Dessert Served! Christchurch Campus: 50 Hazeldean Road FREEPHONE: 0800 83 4 83 4 | HEL LO@V ISION.AC.NZ | W W W. V ISIONCOLL E G E .AC.NZ Auckland 25 Springs Road, East Tamaki Pukekohe 52 Franklin Road, Pukekohe Hamilton 21 Ruakura Road, Hamilton East Christchurch 50 Hazeldean Road, Addington
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