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Don’t get trapped as
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DANGER: Fire chiefs are warning people to be wary of areas such as this road at
Godley Head, due to their isolation as the city’s fire risk level reaches extreme.
• By Sophie Cornish
PEOPLE ARE being warned not
to go to areas they may not be
able to escape from if a major fire
breaks out in Canterbury.
The warning comes from fire
chiefs and police as days of hot
temperatures, reaching into the
early to mid-30s, will continue
until Tuesday, with potentially
record-breaking temperatures
in some areas.
The fire risk in Canterbury
will reach extreme this weekend
– the highest on the scale.
Fire and Emergency New
Zealand is encouraging
people to avoid isolated areas
that have only one or two entry
and exit points, one example
being Godley Head.
Said FENZ specialist fire
investigator Wayne Hamilton:
“Stay away from those areas.
We would suggest rather
than walking up the hills, go
along the beach. People need
to be conscious that they are
entering high fire danger areas,”
he said.
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Warning for Styx Mill serial flasher
• By Sophie Cornish
MEMBERS OF the public and
police have combined to find
a man exposing himself in a
popular recreation park.
The 19-year-old was caught by
a police dog patrol in the Styx
Mill Reserve on Sunday afternoon.
It followed more than 10
reported sightings of the man,
often doing an indecent act,
over three weeks, Christchurch
North Community Patrol chairman
Sam Hall said.
A police spokeswoman said
the man was arrested and given
a pre-charge warning.
The warning is an alternative
to prosecution for offenders who
have committed offences with a
maximum penalty of no more
than six months imprisonment.
Police use discretion to not
• By Sophie Cornish
EIGHTEEN-MONTHS-AGO
Tim Hunt was watching a video
on how an American traded in a
paperclip for a house.
Sitting on the couch beside
him just happened to be a plastic
fork.
Then an idea struck the
30-year-old musician – if an
American turned a paperclip
into a house – could he do the
same with a fork?
“I thought, you know what?
I’m gonna do it!” said Mr Hunt.
On December 27, Mr Hunt
traded a Merida road bike for a
1999 Nissan Serena.
It was his biggest trade yet, and
his eighth.
It all started with a friend, who
was willing to take on the plastic
fork in exchange for a book,
about snoring.
“I’m in a band called Stonehurst,
we’ve been around for
about 15 years. Stace is a lead
singer from another band and
we’re quite good friends. I think
he took it on and thought it
might go well. He took it happily,”
said Mr Hunt.
The book was then traded for a
soft guitar case, which was then
traded for a hedge trimmer.
The hedge trimmer was then
traded in for a sound rack, which
was traded for a Nintendo gaming
console.
From there, Mr Hunt acquired
a 32” LG TV, in exchange for the
console.
The TV was then traded up for
the road bike, which he sat on for
a while.
“This guy (who had the road
bike) was a bit down, he had a
bad break up and needed a TV
because he moved out of his
home and I actually had a whole
bunch of DVDs and CDs that I
gave him as well.”
“I’ve just been waiting for the
right opportunity. The main
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prosecute, even though there is
sufficient evidence to do so.
“It’s quite ironic that the dogs
found him in the dog park,” Mr
Hall said.
A woman, who didn’t wish
to be named, said her teenage
daughter and another teenage
family member were out walking
on a track off Hussey Rd,
when the man, with his pants
down, began following them.
purpose of it is bigger and better.
Every time I trade I have to trade
of at least equal or greater value.”
He struck a good deal when he
found a man willing to trade in
his Nissan for the bike.
“He had been looking for a
bike for a while and wanted to
bike around, go to the shops etc.
He has another vehicle and the
van had been sitting there taking
up room for a while.”
Mr Hunt is now looking ahead
to the next milestone, which he
hopes will be property.
“I guess the next logical step
“When they looked around he
kept hiding behind bushes, they
started to jog as they felt really
uncomfortable and felt something
wasn’t right. It was a hot
day and he had a thick hoodie,”
she said.
Mr Hall said his patrol group,
which has about 30 volunteers,
had been monitoring the area
during its daytime and evening
patrols.
A van, the musician and
a single plastic fork
TRADE-UP:
Tim Hunt is hoping
to trade a simple
plastic fork up to
a house. He has
managed to trade
his way to a Nissan
Serena so far.
is a caravan – that would be cool
to go to next. It might be more
difficult from now on.
“I’m just having fun. I just
want to see how far it goes. I
could even get a house. It will be
interesting to see where it goes.
People have been following it and
loving it.”
His advice for anyone considering
doing the plastic fork game
was simple:
“Be patient, have a positive
outlook, don’t expect too much
and be open to receiving.”
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people were also injured in
the incident just after 9.10
on Travis Rd, west of the
Anzac Dr roundabout. One
was moderately injured and
another sustained minor
injuries, a St John spokesman
said. A police spokesman
confirmed the dog, which was
in the car at the time of the
crash, died.
Man jailed for breaking
into parking meters
A man has been jailed for at
least 30-40 thefts of parking
meters in the city, totalling
anywhere from $20,000 to
$35,000. But police failed to
prove that the self-confessed
night raider, Brent John Davie,
was the thief behind more
than 170 machines that were
targeted. The 46-year-old was
jailed for a year by Judge Kevin
Phillips in the district court
yesterday. Davie previously told
police he would cycle around
the central city with a jemmy
bar tucked up his sleeve.
Pool reopened after
repairs
Jellie Park Recreation and
Sport Centre’s recreation pool
reopened on Saturday after the
tank tiles were repaired. Said
a Christchurch City Council
spokeswoman: “The Jellie Park
recreation pool was repaired
and reopened to the public on
Saturday, 25 January.” A city
council memo last week said
the pool tank was relined due
to a significant number of tiles
failing and customers and staff
receiving cuts to their feet.
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people can find free fruit and
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there are 122,741 council-owned
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• By Louis Day
NEWS
• By Kurt Bayer
A WHITE supremacist jailed
for sharing disturbing footage
of the mosque shootings has
been banned from the city’s two
mosques – and from having any
contact with all Muslims.
Philip Neville Arps, 45, who
was sentenced to 21 months in
prison last June for spreading
disturbing footage of the Al Noor
Mosque massacre, was scheduled
for release late yesterday.
But last week, the Department
of Corrections applied for extra
release conditions, on top of the
raft of conditions imposed on
him when he was sentenced at
the district court on June 18 –
including a blanket internet ban,
inspections of any electronic
device capable of accessing
the internet, counselling, and
drug or alcohol treatment
programmes.
Corrections officials said they
have “ongoing concerns” about
Arps’ risk to the public, in particular
to the Muslim community,
after fears over his “general
behaviour” towards prison staff,
along with intercepted letters
and phone calls.
The content of those letters
and phone conversations were
CITY COUNCILLOR Phil
Mauger has made a bid to get
parts of an earthquake-battered
road in the eastern suburbs
relocated to the red zone.
Cr Mauger said parts of New
Brighton Rd should be moved
30m to higher
ground in the red
zone away from
the Avon River.
This makes
more sense than
the ongoing
Phil Mauger
patch-up costs
ratepayers face
when the river floods in high
tides and heavy rain, and damages
the road, he said.
Cr Mauger said as a result of
his idea the city council put a $1
suppressed by Judge Stephen
O’Driscoll at a special hearing
over Arps’ prison release conditions
at the district court on
Monday.
Yesterday, judge O’Driscoll approved
extra special release conditions,
which includes a ban on
Arps entering or loitering near
any mosque, prayer room, or any
other place where the Muslim
community congregates, without
prior written approval from his
probation officer.
The city businessman, who
million planned maintenance
spend on New Brighton Rd
between Bower Ave and Wattle
Drive on hold.
‘Just slapping paint on
something that is buggered
is not the way’
– Phil Mauger
Said Cr Mauger: “New
Brighton Rd should be moved
30m north up into the red zone
property. This would mean that
the new New Brighton Rd could
be constructed at a higher level
to avoid flooding then move the
stopbank back to cover old New
Brighton Rd.
“It is an insult to people in the
east’s intelligence to spend a mill
patching an old road that will
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White supremacist banned from mosques
owns a Nazi-themed insulation
company, is also not allowed to
contact or associate with any
Muslims without approval.
Corrections said the moves
were for “victim safety” and felt
that jail time hadn’t reduced his
risk to the Muslim community.
Arps, who does not hold a gun
licence and has more than 30
previous criminal convictions
for indecent assault, guns, drugs,
burglary, and fraud, is also not
allowed to possess or use firearms,
or to be involved in airsoft
Quake-damaged road could be diverted through red zone
continue to flood when the same
money could be put toward a new
higher one that would be much
more suitable.”
Cr Mauger said relocation of
New Brighton Rd to red zone
land would be a priority for himself
and the Coastal-Burwood
Community Board he sits on.
“Every community board has
six things they want to achieve
this term, this is one of our priorities.
“Just slapping paint on something
that is buggered is not the
way.”
City council head of transport
Richard Osborne said if New
Brighton Rd was to be relocated
the project would need to be
added to the next Long Term Plan
which will be reviewed next year.
• Editor’s desk, page 12
CONDITIONS:
Philip Arps is
not allowed
to contact or
associate with
any Muslims
without
approval.
or BB-gun activities.
Arps had challenged the extra
conditions sought by Corrections.
Through defence counsel
Anselm Williams, he argued that
the existing “carefully considered”
release conditions would
be sufficient and was critical that
the Corrections report writer
had never met with Arps in person
and spoken to him about his
views or correspondence.
There was nothing to suggest
Arps was a physical threat or at
a heightened risk of reoffending,
Williams said.
A Corrections official who
gave evidence at the hearing said
that Arps, who compares himself
to Adolf Hitler’s deputy and war
criminal Rudolf Hess, found
anyone who disagrees with his
belief system to be offensive.
She fears he could harm
the Muslim community again
“through his views … most
likely through online advocacy.”
The Muslim Association of
Canterbury supported the extra
release conditions, saying the
community is “still very much
traumatised” and says it’s imperative
that Arps, who maintains
his anti-Muslim rhetoric cannot
visit or be seen around mosques
nationwide.
Corrections also expressed
concern over Arps’ business
Beneficial Insulation, with its
various Nazi symbols and white
supremacist messages, and
sought a condition that prevents
him from using his employment
as a platform to promote extreme
views.
However, Judge O’Driscoll did
not impose that condition.
Full reasons for his decision
will be released today.
• Mosque leader to speak in
US, page 7
RADICAL IDEA: City councillor Phil Mauger wants to
relocate New Brighton Rd onto red zone land to stop it
from flooding.
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CITY COUNCILLORS say
Canterbury has received a
“slap in the face” over the
Government’s $12 billion
nationwide infrastructure
package.
The North Island will receive
the majority of the funding, with
$3.48 billion spent in Auckland,
$991 million in Waikato and the
Bay of Plenty, $692 million in
Northland and $1.35 billion on
Wellington.
Canterbury will get $159
million and
Queenstown,
the only other
South Island
area to receive
any funding,
will get $90
million. The
$249 million
allocated
towards the South Island is less
than the $692 million put aside
for a single road in Northland,
a 22km four-lane corridor from
Marsden Point to Whangarei.
City councillor Sam
MacDonald described this as a
“slap in the face.”
“I think Christchurch and
Canterbury, in general, deserves
better, the reality is we are still
recovering from the earthquakes,”
he said.
City councillor Aaron Keown
also described it as a slap in the
face.
The package for Canterbury
• From page 1
All walks in areas
with vegetation should
be limited to the cool
of the morning, Mr
Hamilton said.
FENZ is also asking
for people to save
outdoor activities in
rural vegetation areas,
such as motor-cycling,
trail-biking and dirt-biking for
includes upgrades to more than
100 schools across the region, six
transport and roading related
projects, and building upgrades
to Hillmorton Hospital’s mental
health unit.
Christchurch Central Labour
MP Duncan Webb thought
it was “churlish” to label the
infrastructure injection as a slap
in the face.
“To say that is a bit of a slap in
the face is unfair, because one
thing that needed to happen
was for Canterbury, both at a
regional and city level, to come
to Government with proposals
that work,” he said.
City councillor Sara Templeton
contested this.
a cooler day when
the fire risk is lower.
Additionally,
FENZ is asking motorists
to not park
their cars on dry
vegetation.
“It’s a real issue;
vehicles cause a lot
of fires. It is very
important they
park on gravelled areas, don’t
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NEWS 5
Funding package for Canterbury
described as ‘a slap in the face’
Sam
MacDonald
CONTRAST: Auckland will receive $3.48 billion in infrastructure funding in comparison to
Canterbury’s package of $159 million.
“The New Zealand Transport
Agency are funding our business
cases for transport projects but
they shelved it, that is not on us
[city council],” she said.
City councillor and chairman
of the urban development and
transport committee Mike Davidson
labelled the funding as a
“knee-jerk reaction.”
“This seems to be a knee-jerk
reaction to people who moan
and complain. We have been
trying to get this boost for a while
and because we don’t moan and
complain we get left behind,” he
said.
Minister for Greater
Christchurch Regeneration
and Labour MP Megan Woods
drive off the road on to areas of
vegetation,” Mr Hamilton.
A total fire ban continues in
the entire Canterbury region,
meaning lighting any fires is
strictly prohibited.
Small amounts of drizzle,
such as what was experienced
in the city overnight on Tuesday
does not make a difference to
fire risk conditions, Mr Hamilton
warned.
said the cash injection into
the region would help prepare
Canterbury for the future.
“Canterbury is of course in
a unique position because our
earthquake recovery necessitated
major infrastructure investments
in our roads, hospitals
and schools. For example over
the last decade, more than $1.4
billion has already been spent
on Christchurch motorways
projects. Today’s announcement
adds to the investments already
made,” she said.
The funding announcement
was made by Prime Minister
Jacinda Ardern and Minister
of Finance Grant Robertson
yesterday.
Warnings as fire ban continues in tinder-dry Canterbury
Wayne Hamilton
“Unless we get significant
rain, people should not be
complacent, it doesn’t make a
difference.”
Earlier this month, The
Star revealed a multi-agency
approach, Operation Lucifer,
conducted by FENZ, police
and neighbourhood watch
groups was under way to prevent
fires.
Senior Sergeant Roy Appley
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Alleged
assault at
junior
tennis
• By Gordon Findlater
POLICE WERE called to Wilding
Park on Tuesday after an alleged
assault on a player at a junior
international tournament.
The incident happened after a
match between a top ranked New
Zealand player and a promising
Australian at the International
Tennis Federation Event.
It is understood the player accused
of the assault put his shoulder
into the other player following
a heated match.
The father of the alleged victim
called the police and told them
his son had been assaulted. Police
went to Wilding Park and spoke
to the players involved.
A police spokesperson said it
was unlikely any further action
would be taken.
The player alleged to have made
the assault was withdrawn from
the tournament. It is understood
he has the right to appeal any further
sanctions handed out to him.
Tournament director and ITF
official Tony Glentworth did not
want to comment on the incident
due to it currently being under
investigation by the ITF.
Tennis Canterbury chief
executive Ryan Forbes was
also unable to comment on the
incident due to the tournament
falling under ITF jurisdiction.
said the operation is continuing
and is monitoring suspicious
behaviour.
He is encouraging members
of the public to take photos,
particularly of vehicles and
people, who may be acting
suspiciously.
• Phone 111 immediately if
you see or smell smoke,
or see any suspicious
behaviour.
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Thursday January 30 2020 The Star
The Otautahi
Community
Housing Trust is
nine months into
a pilot programme
which places its
tenants into jobs. It
is currently seeking
funding for it to
continue beyond
May. Louis Day
reports on how the
programme found
one man a job
after spending the
majority of his life on
the benefit
AUSTEN SPRIGGS had been on
the benefit for 24 years.
The 42-year-old was born into a
beneficiary family.
“When you are brought up into
a beneficiary family you sort of
become institutionalised into it,”
he said.
But in November, his life
changed completely: He got a job
the day he signed up to the Otautahi
Community Housing Trust’s
employment coach programme.
He works as an asbestos
labourer with TechClean that
is currently working at the old
Linwood College site.
Since being employed in
November, he has completed his
training and is now a fully qualified
class A and class B asbestos
labourer.
TechClean Canterbury manager
James Ackroyd said Mr
Spriggs was “a dream to work
with.”
“Austen has been superb as a
worker and also on a personal
level,” he said.
In order to become a supervisor
Mr Spriggs needs at least two
years of experience. This was
something he said he wouldn’t
rule out going for in the future.
MAN AT WORK: Austen Spriggs shows Otautahi Community Housing Trust job coach
Tracie Palmer around the site he now works on.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
Mr Spriggs said his new job
had given him a “new lease of
life.”
“I am definitely the happiest I
have been in a long time. I don’t
have anxiety anymore.
“It is good being around the
other guys, they really are quite
good guys. It is great to have a
laugh with them, it is so much
better than being isolated in a
little flat all day.
“I don’t have any plans of going
anywhere anytime soon.”
He said the programme had
specifically helped him with
formulating a CV, getting
appropriate clothing for a
job interview and his overall
confidence.
“I was a bit lost, I had that long
time off work, I have dyslexia
as well which just makes things
even harder.
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“I didn’t know how to find a
job, I kind of just lost touch with
all of that. I am useless with
computers.
“I definitely would have struggled
just doing it [finding a job]
by myself, I don’t think I would
have had a job by now,” he said.
The programme started in May
2019 and is currently scheduled
to run to the end of May this
year.
However, Otautahi Community
Housing Trust tenancy
operations manager Martin
Pearce said it was currently
seeking funding to ensure the
programme continues. He said it
was “hopeful” of securing more
funding.
Mr Pearce said since the programme
began it had helped 10
tenants into employment and a
further five into educational and
occupational programmes.
He said the programme has
provided support to 50 tenants
in total.
Along with help formulating
CVs, getting interview clothes,
job searching, interview skills,
travel and ongoing support six
months into employment, the
programme also has a job club
where tenants can share ideas
and support each other in finding
work.
Job coach Tracie Palmer, who
has spearheaded the programme,
said the job club had a significant
impact on the overall wellbeing
of tenants.
“There is lots of improvement
in well-being with a lot of them.
They might not all get a job
straight away but you do see that
wellbeing improve at the very
least,” she said.
NEWS 7
Mosque
leader
to speak
at US
conference
• By Louis Day
THE IMAM of Al Noor Mosque
Gamal Fouda will feature
as the keynote speaker at an
international conference aimed at
challenging Islamaphobia.
The challenging
Islamophobia
Conference
in Minnesota,
which will take
place a year and
two days after
the mosque
shootings on
March 17,
invites speakers
from across
Imam
Gamal Fouda
the globe to discuss challenging
Islamaphobia.
Imam Gamal Fouda received
widespread praise for his response
in the aftermath of the March 15
terror attack.
A week after the shootings
he led a call to prayer in Hagley
Park where thousands of people
including Prime Minister Jacinda
Ardern heard his message that
“evil ideology” will never triumph
over “love and unity.”
He was also elected to the
Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton
Community Board in last year’s
local body elections.
The Council on American Islamic
Relations, which is hosting
the event, will be covering all of
Mr Fouda’s travel and expenses.
Council On American Islamic
Relations chief executive Jaylani
Hussein said Mr Fouda was
chosen as the keynote speaker
mainly because of his leadership
and representation of the Muslim
community in Christchurch.
On Tuesday, the city
council announced a national
rememberance service of the
mosque shootings would be held
on March 15 in North Hagley
Park.
The Star Thursday January 30 2020
8
NEWS
Charges
over selling
homekill
• By Sophie Cornish
A CHRISTCHURCH dairy is
facing prosecution for selling
homekill meat.
Eight charges under the Animal
Products Acts have been laid
following an investigation by the
Ministry of Primary Industries.
An MPI spokesman said it was
unable to provide any further information
about the investigation as
the case is now before the courts.
MPI’s website states the penalties
for breaking homekill rules
are significant.
“The maximum fine is $75,000
for individuals and $300,000 for
corporations.”
In New Zealand, homekill trade
is restricted to be eaten only by
the animal’s owner, family, household
or any farmworkers involved
in a farm’s daily operations, their
family and household.
It can also be served on a marae.
Homekill cannot be served to
paying customers, bartered, raffled
or donated as a prize or fundraiser.
It cannot be used by schools,
universities, hospitals or prisons.
Its trade is restricted only to parts
of the animal that are not for
consumption, such as hide, skins,
horns or antlers.
• By Louis Day
LIBRARIES collected $316,000
in fines for overdue, damaged
and lost books last year.
A staggering 4,734,658 fines
were handed out which is an
increase from the 4,664,676
fines and $292,946 dished out
throughout 2018.
The city council currently has
$235,745 worth in outstanding
fines.
This comes as the city council
revealed the most issued book
of 2019 was British author Lee
Child’s Past Tense which is the
23rd book in the Jack Reacher
series. The crime thriller novel
series follows former American
military policeman, Jack Reacher,
who wanders throughout the
United States.
Child’s The Midnight Line,
which is the 22nd book in the series,
came in as the second most
issued book of last year.
Adults are charged 70c per day
for overdue books with a $21
maximum fine per item.
City council head of libraries
and information Carolyn
Robertson said the money from
fines was put into the libraries
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Borrowers rack up overdue
library book fees
DEBT: Borrowers currently owe more than $235,000 in
overdue library book fines across city council libraries.
general fund which helped offset
expenditure.
She said when an individual
with an adult membership returns
an overdue book to the
library, the fine is automatically
added to their membership record.
“If the fine is not paid within
one month, or the customer has
fines owing of $30 or more, then
the customer cannot borrow any
more items until such time the
fine is paid,” she said.
Ms Robertson said debt collection
agencies become involved
when fines exceed $30 and once an
item becomes 62 days overdue.
She said with lost or damaged
items individuals are charged the
total cost of the item, plus a $21
processing fee.
“A recovery fee is only charged
once an outstanding debt is
referred to a debt collection
agency.”
Top 10 titles issued in 2019
Lee Child
Past Tense 1633
Lee Child
The Midnight Line 1129
Jodi Picoult
A Spark of Light 1093
Liane Moriarty
Nine Perfect Strangers 1049
Michelle Obama
Becoming 1031
David Baldacci
Long Road to Mercy 916
Jojo Moyes
Still Me 865
Jane Harper
The Lost Man 837
Nora Roberts
Shelter in Place 824
John Grisham
The Rooster Bar 816
Longest overdue books
(due date)
Concise Book of Muscles
24/02/2013
Christmas Baking Book for
Children 4/03/2013
Choo! Choo! 4/03/2013
Johnny Cash: The Songs
24/03/2013
Law & Order 25/03/2013
Edmonds Great Tastes
20/11/2013
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• By Louis Day
THE MAJORITY of community
boards are cutting back on
catering costs following public
scrutiny last term.
The Banks Peninsula Community
Board is the only board to
increase its catering budget.
It now takes the title of the
highest spending board with
an estimated $228 put aside for
catering per meeting, an increase
from the $216 allocated towards
catering in the previous term.
City council head of community
support, governance and
partnerships John Filsell said a
new supplier was being trialled
and options were being explored
to reduce costs.
“Meetings are at Lyttelton,
Little River and Akaroa; this
requires elected members and
others to travel some distance to
and from the meeting, extending
the overall time commitment. At
some venues and at some times,
such as Little River, there may
not be the opportunity for elected
members and others to purchase
refreshments close by,” he said.
Banks Peninsula board
members may have the highest
catering budget, but they have
the lowest annual salary. Banks
Peninsula board members are
paid $9864 and the chair $19,729,
whereas city board members
are paid up to $24,580 and their
chairs up to $49,160.
Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton,
has cut back its catering budget
again after coming under fire
mid-way through last term. It has
reduced its budget from $78 to
about $68 a meeting, it previously
sat at $174.
Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood
will not have any catering
after a decision was made last
term to remove it.
Coastal-Burwood will also go
without any catering this term
following “modest catering” last
term.
However, Mr Filsell said these
board members would still have
access to a kitchenette facility
where they could make their own
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Community boards cut back catering costs
UNSAVOURY COSTS: The Banks Peninsula Community
Board now has the highest catering budget, setting aside
an estimated $228 a meeting.
tea and coffee which would have
no impact on the catering budget.
He said options were being
explored to reduce the Spreydon-
Cashmere catering budget of
$130 to around $90 a meeting.
Linwood-Central-Heathcote
has shaved about $25 off its
catering budget by purchasing
items directly from the
supermarket as opposed to a
catering supplier, bringing the
budget to an estimated $75 a
meeting.
Papanui-Innes will spend
a maximum of $50 a meeting
following a decision to reduce costs
last term.
WHAT HAS BEEN SPENT
ON FOOD:
Banks Peninsula
2016/17: $3399.56
2017/18: $3709
2018/19: $1092.98
Total: $8201.54
Coastal-Burwood
2016/17: $3668.53
2017/18: $3687.73
2018/19: $1647.76
Total: $9004.02
Fendalton-Waimairi-
Harewood
2016/17: $1616.78
2017/18: $742.57
2018/19: $363.73
Total: $2723.08
Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton
2016/17: $4495.46
2017/18: $4515.04
2018/19: $1061.75
Total: $10,072.25
Linwood-Central-Heathcote
2016/17: $2634.90
2017/18: $4574.60
2018/19: $1429.64
Total: $8639.14
Papanui-Innes
2016/17: $2371
2017/18: $2606
2018/19: $331
Total: $5308
Spreydon-Cashmere
2016/17: $2328.83
2017/18: $2484.44
2018/19: $900
Total: $5713.27
Total from 2016/17 to October
2018/19: $49,661.30
Thursday January 30 2020 The Star
NEWS 9
Programme
aims to boost
central city
residents
• By Louis Day
A NEIGHBOURHOOD walks
programme starts on Saturday
in a bid to boost the central city’s
residential population to 20,000
by 2028. The programme is part
of the city council’s Project 8011.
The free 90min walks will
be led by central city resident
Richard Ball.
City council head of urban
regeneration, urban design and
heritage Carolyn Ingles said
“The walks will help council
staff gather more information
about initiatives that might
achieve good neighbourhoods in
the central city.”
She said two walks would be
undertaken initially, but up to
five walks could go ahead.
“After the first two walks are
completed, council staff and Tē
Pūtahi will undertake a pause
and review process to evaluate
the results, approach and scope
of the project.”
The city council has commissioned
independent non-profit
organisation Tē Pūtahi to run
the programme.
The cost of two walks to the
city council is $7150, the cost of
five is $14,710.
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10 The Star Thursday January 30 2020
Friday, 10am-6pm, Saturday,
10am-5pm, Sunday, 9am-5pm
Skope Classic Motor Racing
The largest classic motor racing event in the South Island, well over
200 cars from the 1920s through to the 2000s. A family-friendly event,
with free entertainment for the children, bouncy castles, slides and
face painting. Tickets from $20. Kids under 16 free with paying adult.
Mike Pero Motorsport Park Ruapuna, 107 Hasketts Rd,
Templeton
Saturday, 10am-5pm
See It, Touch It, Smell It, Taste It,
Hear It, Map It
Creative map making for under 18s. Learn different creative
methods to make a map by using all your senses, each week will use
a different sense to explore the Tiny Shops in Linwood Village. At
the end of the workshops all the maps produced will form part of an
exhibition and be included in the Linwood Atlas.
Tiny Shops Village, 108 Stanmore Rd, Linwood
Sunday,
3.30-5pm
Deep South
Lazy Sundays
Put summer into your Sundays with
free live music in the Botanic Gardens.
Bring a picnic and spend the end of
your weekend relaxing with good food,
music and friends. This week it’s Coyote
– Holly Arrowsmith and Amiria
Grenell, Tiny Pieces of 8, playing.
Christchurch Botanic
Gardens, Rolleston Ave
Sunday noon-3pm
Belfast Skate Jam
Bring your friends and family
to learn to skate with the Skate Skool
team. Have-a-go skateboard event.
With learn to skate, skate demonstrations,
best trick competitions, and
a free Hellers sausage sizzle. Free
skateboard and skate hire. Suitable for
children aged from 5 to 17.
Sheldon Park, Main North Rd,
Belfast
Sunday, 8am
Christchurch
10km Series
2020
Choose to compete in one,
two, three or all four 10km
events through Christchurch.
Each event will be set on a
different terrain bringing a
new challenge to each course
and competitor.
Hagley Park North,
Rolleston Ave
Saturday, 10am-noon
Central Neighbourhood Walks: South Central
This walk is a tour and a conversation for everyone to share experiences of living
and being in inner city neighbourhoods. It is part of a programme of walks funded by
Christchurch City Council’s Central City Residential Programme to generate and gather
people’s perceptions and experiences of these neighbourhoods as the central city develops.
The event is free but booking is required at events.humanitix.co.nz
Atlas Quarter, 36 Welles St
Sunday, noon-2pm
Summer pool party – Tots and toddlers at
Te Hapua
Mermaid and pirate-themed tots and toddlers pool party. There will be face painting, dry
inflatables and farmyard for all to enjoy.
Te Hapua, Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Rd, Halswell
Thursday January 30 2020 The Star 11
Ruapuna
1st and 2nd
February 2020
Celebrating 30 years racing
2020 Skope Classic - Car Racing like no other!
After 30 years of uninterrupted classic race meeting,
the Canterbury Car Club along with the long-time
sponsor and supporter, Skope Industries, will celebrate
the iconic two-day birthday event this weekend with
some fanfare.
Originally under the name of the BP Alfa Classic,
PDL Industries took over naming rights in 1995 before
Skope became involved in 2003. The enthusiasm from
competitors and the public has never waned, and the
meeting remains the biggest in both entry and crowd
numbers on the club’s calendar.
A handful of cars from the inaugural 1991 event
remain and while the value of these cars has increased,
the current owners still believe that as racing cars, their
right place is on the track.
Over the years the event has invariably carried a
theme. This year it will celebrate 50 years of the Open
Saloon Car Association (OSCA). Strictly a South Island
affair these days, OSCA was formed by a local group
who deemed that the costs of racing in the national
championship for “all-comers” type cars had become
too expensive.
In the early years, the front running cars were always
V8 powered. This has changed with time, with turbo
and rotary-powered cars also becoming front-runners.
For OSCA’s birthday at the Skope it is anticipated that
some 30 cars will line up. Some of these have not raced
for years. This includes the winning MK1 Ford Escort
Turbo of Michael Johnston, a car restored and driven
by new owner, Nick Donaldson.
Also in the field will be a 1977 5-litre Alfa Romeo
Alfetta, a car that has not raced in OSCA but against
them in the 1980s. It is competing by invitation and will
be driven by former BNTV8 champion, Angus Fogg.
Other saloon cars of note that will compete in other
classes include three former Australian Supercars, a 2004
Ford Falcon, a 2006 Ford Falcon and a 2007 Holden
Commodore, along with a selection of New Zealand
muscle cars and the Historic Touring Car category.
A crowd-pleaser for many years has been the Formula
5000 revival series cars. The category fits nicely into the
theme of classic cars. At a time when the “sound of silence”
vehicles are becoming more common on the road, it is
generally accepted that the sound of these cars along with
the V8 saloon cars are an added crowd attraction.
In the driver line, will be the well-known Richards
family - father Jim, a seven-time winner at Bathurst, his
son Steven, a five-time winner of this classic event and
his son, Clay, who now drives Formula Ford in Australia.
While the major attraction is a wonderful array of
cars, the meeting is also designed to cater for families.
Pit entry comes at no extra charge and spectators are
welcome to mingle with drivers and their cars. For
younger family members, there will be a number of
activities. We’ve got one huge children’s activity area
this year.
There have only been 4 outstanding
drivers who have taken part in all 30
Classic Car events, now known as Skope.
Dennis Champan, Debbie Chapman,
Keith Cowan & Brian Dixon.
Brian Dixon, Van Diemen RF84
Keith Cowan, Johnston Formula Ford
With over 200 competitors across 44 races our 30th Skope
Classic is going to be an outstanding weekend of racing
Kids under 16yrs are free to attend Skope
Dennis, Debbie (& Dale) Chapman
in their Fiat X19 Abarth Replicas
THIS WEEKEND
FAST FUN
FOR THE ENTIRE
FAMILY 1ST & 2ND FEBRUARY
AT RUAPUNA MOTORSPORT PARK
The Star Thursday January 30 2020
12
OPINION
The coming week
in our history
January 30, 1911 – A 1910
amendment to the Gaming Act
banned bookmakers from New
Zealand racecourses, other public
places and hotels.
January 31, 1921 – Piloted
by Captain Euan Dickson, the
first flight of the Canterbury
Aviation Company’s new airmail
service left Christchurch at 8am,
carrying several hundred letters
to Ashburton and Timaru.
February 1, 1981 –
Transtasman sporting relations
reached a new low at the
Melbourne Cricket Ground when
Australian captain Greg Chappell
ordered his brother Trevor to
bowl the final delivery of a 50-
over cricket international against
New Zealand underarm along the
ground.
February 2, 1974 – The
men’s 1500m final was run on the
last day of the 1974 Christchurch
Commonwealth Games.
Tanzanian Filbert Bayi ran the
first 800m in 1min 52.2sec,
conserved energy on the third
lap, and held off 22-year-old John
Walker to set a new world record
of 3min 32.16sec.
February 3, 1931 – When
an earthquake, measuring 7.8
magnitude, struck at 10.47am,
many buildings in central
Napier and Hastings collapsed
immediately. In terms of loss of
life (256), it remains the worst
civil disaster to have happened in
New Zealand.
February 4, 1985 – New
Zealand’s Labour government
refused the USS Buchanan entry
because the United States would
neither confirm nor deny that the
warship had nuclear capability.
February 5, 1911 –
Pioneering aviator Vivian Walsh
took to the skies over South
Auckland to make the first
successful flight in New Zealand.
LAST YEAR the council signed
off on a major programme of
works to get heat pumps and
ventilation into 909 priority
social housing units by the
beginning of next winter – that
is by the beginning of June.
Obviously, some individual
units could require more time,
for example electrical wiring
issues, but the goal is to have
them all completed in that time
frame.
Nothing has changed, and
we remain on track to deliver
this part of the Warm & Dry
programme.
So why the confusion?
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Great idea for battered road
I LIKE PEOPLE who think
outside of the box.
It’s where we get our best innovations,
it leads to discoveries
and new ways of doing things.
On page 4 today, we have one
of those out of the box ideas –
and for my money it looks like a
pretty good one.
New city councillor Phil
Mauger wants part of New
Brighton Rd rebuilt on red zone
land.
New Brighton Rd was
smashed in the February 22,
2011, earthquake and parts of
the road, which is the major
link between Shirley and New
Brighton, is still in fairly much
the same state.
Ongoing patch-up repairs
have worked for a short time
but water from the Avon River
always returns in a big tide or
when it rains to undo the work.
So Mauger has come up with
an idea. Move part of New
Brighton Rd away from the river
onto the red zone.
Last year the city council earmarked
$1 million to fix a tiny
part of the road between Bower
Ave and Wattle Drive.
It floods badly there – always
has, even well before the earthquake
when a king tide or heavy
winter rain fell. The river would
spill over and run down towards
Wattle Drive.
To rebuild all of New Brighton
Rd would cost squillions, but
doing something is vital if it is
to be able to carry the muchanticipated
traffic when New
Brighton becomes a thriving
seaside village in 10 years. That’s
according to some of our city
The council tender (1/11/19)
was for a panel of contractors
to supply and install heat
pumps and mechanical ventilation
to 416 social housing units,
with further installations as
required.
This was interpreted as meaning
we were not going to meet
the winter target of 909 units,
From the
editor’s desk
Barry Clarke
Heat pumps remain on track for winter
Mayor
Lianne Dalziel
leaders anyway.
So after what appears to be
Mauger’s idea, the city council
has parked repairing the stretch
between Bower Ave and Wattle
Drive, pending further thinking.
That’s a good idea.
but that was incorrect. The
tender process was designed to
allow staff to assess the performance
of the contractors as the
first wave of installations got
underway, (as well as the price
per install), before issuing the
rest of the works for the remaining
installs.
And then there was the added
BATTERED: City councillor
Phil Mauger (above) has
come up with a novel idea
to fix New Brighton Rd, one
of the city’s most damaged
roads in the February 22,
2011, earthquake.
Now the real work begins in
terms of mapping out how parts
of the road could be moved from
where it is now onto parts of the
red zone, how much that will
cost and when it can be factored
into the city’s budget.
Mauger should sit alongside
council staff when that conversation
happens.
As a businessman in the construction
industry he will know
best value for money for ratepayers
if the project gets traction.
That’s the kind of cooperation
and outside of the box
thinking we need going forward.
– barry@starmedia.kiwi
confusion of including the insulation
component of the Warm
& Dry Programme, which was
always the next stage and due
to be delivered by the end of the
year.
So, an assumption was made
that the programme had slipped.
It hasn’t. And we remain committed
to achieving the goal that
we have set for 909 units to have
the heat pumps and ventilation
installed by winter.
I am sorry to see our social
housing tenants get caught
up in what started as a
misunderstanding of the
tender.
Readers respond to articles in last week’s The Star
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Thursday January 30 2020 The Star
OPINION 13
Items including sacred
pounamu have been stolen
from the graves of two of
Gwyneth Beard’s children
Tania Hopkins – Every
time I’ve put stuff on my mum’s
and brother’s graves it’s been
taken. We even found some of
the stuff a little further down.
It’s very upsetting that people do
this.
Angela Cribb – My son’s
grave got some Christmas stuff
taken already. We are going
cement stuff down, hopefully,
they don’t get broken.
Jess Taylor – It’s absolutely
disgusting behaviour. My
cousin’s picture on her headstone
has been defaced and broken
twice. The people who do these
things will have their share of
bad juju. Karma is a wonderful
thing.
Laura Macioce – Disgusting
behaviour. Someone stole my
son and nephew and niece’s
vases from the grave. Makes
me sick how people can do such
things in other people’s tragic
circumstances.
Wendy Johnson – My
dad’s photo set in marble
was chipped off his headstone
and taken. Disgusting that
they can do it to children’s graves
too.
Cherie Fredricksen – It
should be a safe place, however, is
it worth it putting things like that
into temptation of idiots. Have
a shrine at home and put them
there where it is safe.
Niki Kitto – This is just
appalling that some people have
no respect for others, stealing
from a child’s grave is the lowest
of the low.
Stacey McConnochie –
It’s heartbreaking for an already
grieving mum to again be faced
with heartache. We put these
things with our loved ones as
an extension of our love and for
it to be taken makes me so
angry.
Maureen Diane Pope-
Beacham – How can anybody
do such a cruel thing as to steal
from a grave. So very sad for the
family. Absolutely disgusting.
Sondja Emmerson – My
mum was heartbroken several
years ago upon learning that
flowers and trinkets at her mum’s
grave were stolen. She went
online to share her dismay and
a young guy posted and was
bragging that he takes flowers
from cemeteries to save money
when he wants to treat his mum
or girlfriend.
Lou Skinner – Who is dumb
enough to steal greenstone and
even worse from a grave? They
will pay more than they know for
that. So sad.
Alison Aluni – People
who steal taonga are asking
to have an illness, maybe not
them but whoever they give it
to. Who steals from graves
anyway?
Cheryl Smith – My heart
grieves for this mum and for
all those who apparently have
no longer have hearts or moral
compasses.
Helen Smith – I am not
surprised but this especially
after the first offender was
not charged. Seems like it
okay to steal these days. Even if
caught, nothing happens.
Stephanie Hagerty
– Do we have to put cameras in
graveyards now to keep things
safe there as well?
Danielle Baxter – That’s
tapu. Good luck with karma.
Mike Vivian – Well those
thieves will live a life of misery.
We all know what happens
when you steal someone else’s
greenstone.
William Patterson
– Stealing from graves? What the
hell is wrong with people?
Carina Mulitalo – Bottom
line is no one should ever touch
someone’s final resting place.
Debra Sinclair – Sad but we
really need camera surveillance
in cemeteries now.
A plan by Chinese artist
Yang Yi to find a home no
one seems to want for a
Richie McCaw sculpture
Gerald Thorner – I think a
fitting place for it would be in the
plaza in front of The Dunedin
Railway Station to help advertise
The NZ Hall of Sports Fame.
Secondly, it could be installed
in the town where Richie grew
up. Or thirdly a centrepiece for
the new Christchurch Sports
Stadium. The piece conveys
LOSS:
Thieves have
stolen items
from two
of Gwyneth
Beard’s
children’s
graves.
PHOTOS:
GEOFF
SLOAN
a rugged brute strength of a
sport that is iconic in New
Zealand.
Kerry Coles – I would not
like the Richie McCaw statue
in Christchurch. I prefer trees
actually.
Rosemary Fraser – We
don’t want yet another
grotesque sculpture in our city.
Our city suits water fountains
and we have some lovely public
art on our buildings and we have
a glorious mix of architecture.
Maybe there could be a Wall of
Heroes at our new stadium that
displays facial or full-body relief
sculpture and information on
why we venerate that person. If
we must have sculptures littering
our city they need to be in
keeping with our environment
and not huge.
Prince William’s two-day
visit in the aftermath of the
March 15 terror attacks cost
taxpayers $300,000
Annabel Temple-
Furman – Why can’t the
Royals simply donate their own
time, money, travel expenses
and security in situations
such as this? I’m all for them
supporting the Commonwealth
Send us your views. If
you have an opinion
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and boosting morale, but the
Commonwealth also has a lot
of smaller nations, who’d likely
rather not put the expense of
‘hosting’ back on their regular
taxpayers.
Kim Rose Powers – Why?
He was the one who wanted to
come.
Liz Richardson – Doesn’t
bother me. Great he visited and
supported Christchurch.
Wade Millar – The
costs were not payment.
They were security-based
and more. However, you can
guarantee there was a decent
return on the money spent
through local business being
busier with people coming
out to see them. Swings and
roundabouts really.
Jude Cayford – What good
did it do having him here, waste
of money.
Jonathan W Goodman
– Ridiculous. Paying for royalty
when our allegiance to the
monarchy is holding us back
from developing a unified
national identity.
Chief Ombudsman Peter
Boshier says the city
council appears to be
making good progress
in response to his heavily
critical assessment of it last
year.
Trevor Taylor – Won’t
improve until Dalziel is gone.
Owen Fine – It’s always been
run by the backroom executives.
Those elected are just along for
the ride.
Pony ride could lead to an uncertain financial future
SO, MY financial future may be
in dire straits. But boy, I’m so
proud of Vittoria.
Continuing the fun of birthday
season we had another second
birthday on Saturday, this time in
rural North Canterbury.
Being that it was farmyardthemed
there were a few animals
in attendance – rabbits, guinea
pigs and a few hot cows hiding in
some shade in a back paddock.
However, the grand flourish was
a pair of ponies available for rides.
Vittoria had only seen ponies
at Willowbank previously but
didn’t seem too put out by them
or even excited when we arrived.
Her first reaction was to run right
past them to go down a slide a
few times.
Other kids were happily taking
short rides on either one of the
ponies, which got Laura and I
curious as to whether Vittoria
would be willing to do the same.
She did not take a huge amount
of convincing, I asked her once
and she happily followed me
over to a waiting steed and let me
lift her onto the saddle without
complaint.
I was worried she would fall
off as soon as I let go, so hovered
about a bit while the woman organising
the rides got her sorted –
including putting her helmet on,
which surprisingly elicited not
even a squeak out of her.
With my worries still lurking
about, I tried to keep a reassuring
hand on Vittoria’s back (ready
to grab her should she make
an insane dive from the pony).
But it became apparent pretty
VITTORIA
& Matt
quickly that she was in no need of
Daddy’s help.
She sat in the saddle perfectly,
confidently. Her expression calm,
back straight, her body moving
slightly to allow for the movement
of her mount.
Within about 5m of her ride, I
stood back in amazement.
As far as my talent goes on
horseback, I’ve only got fleeting
memories of some lessons I took
inland of Waikuku.
My great-grandmother Mary
Matches was known in her
younger days as a rather skilled
horse-breaker and talented rider,
so I’m guessing her skills have
jumped a few generations.
Unfortunately, in another
unlike-my-great-grandmother
moment, I neither live on a farm
nor own a horse. So if a passion
for equestrian pursuits has been
awakened in Vittoria, I’m looking
at a long future of forking out
for pony clubs, lessons and, God
forbid, a ruddy horse.
Expensive as that all may be,
GIDDY-UP:
The moment
my financial
future fell
into a state of
jeopardy.
if it would give her as much
happiness as that pony ride
did on Saturday and she’s truly
passionate, I’ll make it happen.
•Former Star Media
journalist Matt Salmons has
become a stay-at-home
dad. We follow his journey
weekly
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14
THEATRE/ARTS
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
Show aims to change society’s
views on sex and relationships
• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
AJ JUER always knew many
people do not understand what
real consent is.
But when Juer went to
interview 17 people as part of
research for a new show on positive
sex, relationships and communication,
the 22-year-old was
shocked to learn sexual violence
in society was even worse than
he initially thought.
Last year, the National Academy
of Singing and Dramatic Art
graduate decided to interview a
wide range of people identifying
as women, transgender
and non-binary to gather their
experiences on growing up and
understanding their sexuality.
The research was to help Juer
write a new play aiming at getting
audiences to realise society’s
understanding of sex and relationships
is “not adequate.”
The young performer also interviewed
people assigned female
as birth, regardless of what their
sexual/gender identity is now, to
understand what women feel is
expected of them in society.
But what Juer took away from
the interviews was “absolutely
shocking.”
“Out of the 17 people I interviewed
there were one or two
people who hadn’t experienced
sexual assault.”
Juer said what was even more
disturbing was while 17 people is
a small number and not statistical
or scientific, the interviews
weren’t specifically aimed at
speaking to people who had
experienced sexual assault.
“I didn’t say I wanted to
interview women, transgender
and non-binary people who have
experienced sexual assault.
“Just by chance, almost every
single person has experienced
some sort of sexual manipulation
or emotional manipulation
within relationships,” he said.
It comes as a national survey
from Counting Ourselves, which
focuses on the health and wellbeing
of trans/non-binary people
in New Zealand, found trans/
non-binary people experience
sexual violence at more than 4x
the rate of the general population.
The in-depth survey of 1178
trans and non-binary people
aged 14-83 released last year
revealed almost a third of participants
reported someone had
sex with them against their will
since they were 13.
Statistics from Aviva Family
Violence Services also showed
one in three women experience
physical/sexual violence from a
partner in their lifetime.
It is why Juer wants to highlight
in the show how important
it is to have open communication
with a sexual romantic partner.
“I want people feeling less like
sex is about “I have to perform”
AJ Juer
or “I have to get something from
the other person” and more like
sex is about mutually benefiting
each other in a way where you
both feel safe,” he said.
It is hoped the play will be
completed over the next year.
Juer also wants people to
question the sex education in
schools and the common narrative
society has around sex and
relationships.
Last year, a report released
by the Education Review Office
found the majority of schools
were not meeting students’ needs
with sex education and they
were being let down by a lack of
education around consent, pornography
and sexual violence.
While Juer’s show is in the
early stages, it is hoped to be
staged as a sex therapy session
with the main character teaching
people about consent from a
comedic perspective.
He said one of the most common
shared experiences to come
out of the interviews is manipulation
in a relationship in which
a person feels safe.
It was also found people who
identify or previously have identified
as a woman felt pressure to
please people.
In the midst of working on the
new show, Juer, formerly known
as Amy Juer, has recently gone
through a massive life change
coming out as transgender.
Compared to others, Juer
has had the “best experience
possible” coming out - with a
supportive network of family,
friends and acquaintances
“I am lucky from a personal
experience because my family -
even if they don’t fully get it they
try to get it,” Juer said.
Even people who are not Juer’s
friends want to accommodate
and learn.
“I think it just is the older
generation - I think they are just
really scared.”
Before coming out, for years
Juer would not allow the possibility
to explore being transgender/non-binary.
“I felt really uncomfortable in
my own skin not because I hate
LOVE OF THE ARTS: AJ Juer (lying down) performing in Blackboard Theatre Collective’s
production of He Says She Says last year as part of a fundraiser for The Champion Centre.
my body but because I was really
forced into the whole woman
thing”.
But since coming out Juer has
had to face the daily frustrations
of getting people to use the correct
pronouns, in spite of it not
being new.
“I definitely have fears of people
getting annoyed because I am
transgender please don’t ignore
that, please don’t treat me like a
woman, please don’t expect me
to be a woman, use my correct
pronouns in the workplace.”
Juer described coming out as
transgender in the theatre scene
as an “interesting experience”
due to not knowing anyone else
in the industry at the time who
identified the same.
Companies such as The Court
Theatre have tried to accommodate
Juer’s requests.
But Juer has fears as a freelancing
actor of not being protected
under the law.
“It would be very easy for anyone
to go well we won’t put you
in a contract again because the
fact you are transgender annoys
us.”
Currently under the Human
Rights Act 1993, it doesn’t
explicitly protect people from
discrimination on the ground of
gender identity, but it prohibits
discrimination on the grounds
of sex.
It was reported while the
Human Rights Commission
interprets sex to include gender
and gender identity, in a 2008
Transgender Inquiry said to
advance the rights of LGBTQI
people, trans people need explicit
protection under the act.
Juer said while the new show
isn’t about gender, within society
gender plays a role in sex and relationships
and the entire experience
of coming out is valuable in
its creation.
Where to get help:
Police: 111
Rape Crisis NZ: 0800 883300
or for a local branch detail, visit
www.rapecrisisnz.org.nz
Sexual Assault Support
Services Canterbury (SASSC)
24/7: (03) 377 5402
Police statistics for sexual assault victims:
Statistics show a 2.6 per cent decrease in victims of sexual
assault and related offences in Canterbury, from October 2018
to October 2019.
There were 912 victims who reported sexual assault in
Canterbury compared to Counties/Manukau which had 756,
the second-highest.
The offences released by police were broken down into two
divisions - sexual assault and non-assault sexual offences.
Police data on victims for a 12-month period beginning
from October 1 2018, and ending on October 31, 2019:
1. Canterbury District (Canterbury metro area – south of the
Waimakariri River to Governors Bay and west to Hornby and
the Mid/South Canterbury area)
2019 – 912
2018 – 936
2.6 per cent decrease
2. Counties/Manukau
2019 – 756
2018 – 664
13.9 per cent increase
3. Wellington District (Hutt Valley area, Kapiti-Mana area,
Wairarapa area, Wellington)
2019 – 666
2018 – 703
5.3 per cent decrease
4. Central District (Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui)
2019 – 657
2018 – 625
5.1 per cent increase
5. Bay of Plenty District (Eastern BOP area, Rotorua, Taupo,
Western BOP area)
2019 – 635
2018 – 621
2.3 per cent increase
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GARDENING
Dining al fresco? Make sure your
outdoor living area is up to task
IT’S DEFINITELY the time
of year we all like to get
outside as much as
possible.
It’s warm and you now
have plenty of time in the
evenings after work to have
a relaxing meal in your garden
or outdoor living area.
It’s very easy to design an
area that will make outdoor
entertaining enjoyable.
• Plants –Try and use
plants that you like the look
of, and that complement
the garden area whatever
your favourite style, and
plants that will help to
soften any solid structures
like concrete walls and
paving.
The best idea is to take a
note when you go to other
peoples places, of what
plants you like, and this will
help you in choosing the direction/
style for your own
area. Plain wooden fences
most of the time look ugly,
and a bit like prison walls,
so softening these is a good
start. You can do this by
planting a hedge, or a border
of assorted plants and
where there is very little
room, espaliering a plant
onto a fence is easy and
very effective.
• Water features —
There are some awesome
water features available
these days, in all shapes
and sizes. If you want the
water feature to be seen
from several angles you will
need to select one where
the water spills over on all
sides.
The latest trend is that
the water features are made
of a composite material
of fibreglass/cement
mixture – lightweight but
strong – and importantly
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ON THE
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Garden art
will add
a point of
interest and
get people
talking.
they look very natural. Also
the sound of water near
an outdoor living area is a
relaxing sound.
• Garden sculptures/
art – If adding either art
or sculpture into your
garden it will, like the water
feature, add an element that
you don’t get in lots of other
gardens. Set amongst your
plants or in pride of place
on a feature wall, it will add
a point of interest that will
certainly get your visitors
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B. Beans are easy-grow
summer veges. Climbing
beans take up minimal
space.
C. Cut back long shoots on
climbers so they don’t
snare passers-by.
D. Daisies, which come in
all sorts of shapes, colours
and sizes, brighten summer
gardens.
E. Eggplants love the warm
weather in late summer.
F. Fuchsias can be trimmed
back in midsummer.
G. Gardenias look at their
best in summer. Feed with
fertiliser and, once a year,
with iron sulphate.
H. Hydrangeas can be
pruned straight after
flowering or can be left to
develop autumn colours in
the blooms.
I. Indoor plants can be
given a spell outside during
summer, but make sure you
keep them in the shade.
J. Jumping insect pests are
also called leafhoppers.
Control with pyrethrum.
K. Keep on top of summer
weeds by hand pulling or
spraying as soon as they
appear.
L. Set the blades on
your mower higher for
thesummer months.
M. Make plans. A garden
is not a static place – things
grow larger, things die,
your use of it changes as
you and your family age.
Every garden benefits from
an update now and again.
N. Nectarines and peaches
are favourite summer fruit
but they’re very susceptible
to fungal diseases like shot
hole. Use a copper spray in
late winter.
O. Over-watering kills
many plants. Make sure
soil drainage is adequate
and don’t leave water-filled
saucers sitting under plants.
P. Pick tomatoes, beans,
berries and other crops
regularly. This promotes
further production.
Q. Quercus species (english
oak, pinoak, scarlet oak)
are popular shade trees for
larger gardens.
R. Roses can be pruned in
mid-summer to promote an
autumn flush. Remember
to keep them watered for a
good floral repeat.
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S. Sweet corn tastes best
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T. Tomatoes, too, are home
garden favourites. If you
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the preserving pan and
relish, chutney or green
tomato jam for a taste of
summer in mid-winter.
U. Update your reading.
Summer is the perfect
time to increase your
knowledge or make new
garden plans.
V. Vines such as
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and pandorea add colour
to the summer garden in
warm areas.
W. Water at the base of
the plant to keep leaves
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established.
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FOOD 17
Olive this from my bread tomatoes
Focaccia Bread is a great
companion to any soup,
and can be served as a
side or a wonderful base
for a sandwich. When it
comes out of the oven
after filling your entire
house with the luscious
smell of fresh herbs, it will
be very hard to stop at just
one slice
HERBED FOCACCIA
BREAD WITH OLIVES
AND CHERRY TOMATOES
Ingredients
For bread
2½ cup all purpose flour
2-3 tsp dry active yeast
1 Tbsp sugar
1 cup warm water
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt
½ tsp garlic powder
1-2 tsp Italian seasoning
For toppings
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
¼ cup halved pitted olives
1 tsp minced garlic
¼ cup chopped fresh herbs
(Rosemary, Thyme, Basil,
Oregano and Parsley)
2-3 Tbsp olive oil for brushing
Sea salt or coarse salt for sprinkling
Directions
Take a small bowl. Add warm
water, sugar and mix it until
dissolved. Add dry active yeast
and cover the bowl for 8-10min
or until the yeast becomes foamy
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and bubbly.
In a large bowl, add flour, salt,
garlic powder, Italian seasoning,
olive oil and mix it well.
Now add the prepared yeast
liquid mixture into the flour
KG
mixture, knead it, add 2-3 Tbsp
water if required to make a
smooth soft dough.
Cover the dough and keep aside
in a warm place until it doubles
in size, typically it takes about
35-40min.
Preheat the oven to 230 deg C.
Now take a baking sheet or cast
iron skillet, brush it with olive oil
and keep aside.
Take the dough, punch it down
to make a dough ball and place it
on the baking sheet or skillet.
Pat the dough ball, and make a
thick circle (about 2½ cm thick)
and poke your finger in, making
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dimples all over it.
Now place the halved tomatoes
and olives into each dimple,
generously brush the top with
olive oil, spread the chopped fresh
herbs and minced garlic, sprinkle
2-3 pinches of coarse salt over it
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TraInInG ProGraMMe
Sunday 22 March
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weeK Three: Knuckling down and some tips on nutrition and weight loss
In week 3 the early excitement of the City 2 Surf project you have undertaken is wearing off. You may not have
sensed a big improvement in fitness levels yet and other commitments are getting in the way of training. After
your determined start the first doubts set in: “Can I do this?” This is the time to knuckle down. You need another
2 or 3 consistent weeks before you notice a significant improvement in fitness and energy levels and perhaps
some noticeable weight loss. Once that happens you will be well on your way. The best time of day to exercise is
early morning. It is good to get it out of the way and it will energise you for the rest of the day. Later in the day you
might just feel that little bit of fatigue or things crop up which will tempt you to say “tomorrow is another day….”
This can easily become habit and before you know it you have lost one or 2 training sessions every week. Of
course you might have a good reason for not being able to get out early. Other times of the day for your training
session are perfectly fine too but good planning is required. A light snack (toast/bread, fruit) before your early
morning training session is generally recommended to assist your blood sugar levels. This also applies if you
exercise later in the morning or afternoon. Breakfast or a meal after training will assist with replenishing energy
stores. Exercising before going to bed might keep you awake for a while if you are a light sleeper.
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14km Jog/run
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Walk 1 min x 4
35 min
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20 min
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6km 20 min (light)
4km 40 min (light)
36 min
Jog 5 min x 6
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40 min
Easy Jog
30 min
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6km 15 min (mod)
14km 30 min (mod)
40 min
Walk
30 min
Easy Jog
40 min
Walk
6km 255 min (mod)
14km 60 min (light)
42min
Walk 1 min x 7
Run 5 min x 7
60 min
Easy Jog
40 min
Walk 2 min
Run 3 min x 8
6km 40min
4km 75min
(alternate 5 min easy/mod)
To achieve this goal
you need to develop
some awareness around
the basic requirements
of exercising for health
and fitness. First and
foremost this has to do
with 3 key principles:
1. How often do you train? To
improve your level of health and
fitness you will need to aim for 4
sessions per week. 2 or 3 sessions per
week will only maintain what you have and 1
session per week is definitely not sufficient.
2. How long are your sessions? The
duration of your sessions will generally
build towards between 30 and 50 minutes
with one longer session of 60-80 minutes.
3. What is the right intensity to train at?
The good thing about the programme
is that all your runs will be done at
submaximal pace, also called conversation
pace. That means a pace where you can still
talk. If you can’t talk you are going too fast
and you are likely to come to a grinding halt
sooner or later.
This programme and accompanying information are written
as a guide only. If you are concerned about your health at
any stage please undergo a health check with your GP.
TIP oF The weeK
If you need to lose some weight, then this
training programme will help you. But it
will only do so if you pay attention to your
nutrition at the same time. Healthy choices
include bread and or cereals for breakfast,
sandwiches or a salad for lunch and an evening
meal consisting of plenty of vegetables with
fish, chicken or lean meat. Pasta and rice are
also good staple foods for active people.
One helping and avoidance of rich desserts
will assist your weight loss. A healthy snack
mid morning and afternoon will help you get
through the day. Fruit is always an excellent
choice. Avoid fatty foods and snacks with
refined sugars. If you need help with your
nutrition or weight loss this might be a good
time to have a consultation with an expert, like
one of the SportsMed nutritionists.
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Super Rugby starts
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January, but it’s time to
gaze into the crystal ball
and take a look at how this
year’s competition could
shape up.
The biggest question on
all of our minds is if the
Crusaders can accomplish
a record fourth straight
title which would undoubtedly
mark this generation
of the team, under Scott
Robertson, as our greatest
ever.
Unlike the beginning of
his first title campaign the
bookies have the Crusaders
starting the season as
favourites. However, with
the departure of more
than 800 games of Super
Rugby experience in Owen
Franks, Sam Whitelock,
Matt Todd, Jordan Taufua,
Kieran Read and Ryan
Crotty, this will be his biggest
challenge yet.
It’s hard to read too
much into pre-season, but
the last two weeks would
suggest the Crusaders will
be a force to be reckoned
with after wins over the
Hurricanes (40-19) and
Highlanders (41-7).
There is no doubt about
the Crusaders attacking
prowess which boasts
arguably the competition’s
best backline. Richie
Mo’unga will once again
stake his claim as the
country’s best first-five
with the likes of Braydon
Ennor, Jack Goodhue, Will
Jordan, Sevu Reece, David
Havili and George Bridge
to feed.
The one area the Crusaders
are likely to be targeted
is at the breakdown with
some questions remaining
around the lack of experience
in the loose forwards
after the departure of
Read, Todd and Taufua.
There is no doubting the
class of the experienced
Whetu Douglas and if the
likes of Tom Christie, Billy
Harmon, Sione Havili and
Tom Sanders can step up
to the rigours of Super
Rugby then there’s no reason
to think the Crusaders
can’t be there come the
grand-final.
The biggest threat within
the New Zealand conference
is likely to come from
the Chiefs who look strong
with the return of Aaron
Cruden from abroad and
Damien McKenzie from
injury. Brodie Retallick’s
departure to Japan is a
major loss, but the recruit-
MR FIX IT: Can
Beauden Barrett
elevate the Blues from
laughing stock to
relevance?
ment of Warren Gatland as
coach is a massive coup for
the Chiefs.
Further north it will remain
to be seen if the Blues
can finally sort out their
woes with the addition of
Beauden Barrett. Surely his
star power combined with
a flurry of talent which is
yet to reach its potential
has the right ingredients
to return the Auckland
franchise to relevance.
Another question begging
this year is if we will
see a return to strength in
South Africa. For the best
part of over a decade any
New Zealand side going
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favourites but will it
be all one-way traffic?
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CHASING FOUR: Jack Goodhue and Will Jordan
are part of a star-studded Crusaders back-line
which looks like the side’s biggest asset in 2020.
unbeaten during their
stint in South Africa was
an anomaly. However, in
recent years the feat has
become all too easy for our
top sides.
Come play-off time the
South African sides will
be the biggest threat to
any New Zealand sides.
The Lions contested three
consecutive finals between
2016 and 2018, but last year
under the pool’s structure,
the Jaguares were able to
top the African pool with
their South American flair.
However, if their Super
Rugby sides can ride the
wave of reassurance in
South African rugby on
the back of their World
Cup win the South African
conference could be back
to its best.
As for the Australian
conference, it would be
nice to see old time foes
like the Brumbies, Reds
and Waratahs return to
contention.
However, nothing over
the last 12 months would
suggest they’re ready to
make the jump just yet.
Yes, the Brumbies
finished third last year,
but that was courtesy of
sweeping aside a very poor
Australian conference.
Let’s hope it’s not the same
in 2020.
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NEWS
in brief
Three tennis titles for
veteran Meredith
Cashmere tennis player Dave
Meredith completed a clean
sweep at the New Zealand
Seniors 2020 National
Championships. Yesterday,
Meredith won the 70 and over
men’s single title in Hamilton by
defeating Erwin Notter 6-2, 6-3.
Earlier in the week Meredith
teamed up with Max Morrison
to win the men’s doubles title.
He also won the mixed doubles
title with Victoria Kerrison.
Meredith is best known for his
35-year career in cue sports,
which included four snooker
and a record 15 national
billiards titles.
Straight set tournament
win for Heap
Waimairi tennis player Connor
Heap won the Kiwi Money
Tournament at Wilding Park
at the weekend. The No 1 seed
didn’t drop a set en route to the
title, defeating Auckland’s James
McPherson 6-3, 6-1 in the final.
Two Canty players in
NZ A squad
Canterbury batsman and parttime
spinner Cole McConchie
and pace bowler Ed Nuttal are
in the New Zealand A squad to
play India A in a four-day match
at Halgey Oval starting today.
McConchie – the Canterbury
captain – was part of the NZ A
side which defeated India A 2-1
in a recent 50-over series.
Kay wins Otago
strokeplay event
Nic Kay shot rounds of 69,
70 and 68 to win the Otago
Strokeplay title at Otago
Golf Club on Sunday. The
Christchurch member finished
three shots clear of Allan
Grange’s Kayne Wardell. The
women’s event was a close
contest with Sumin Kang, of
Wakatipu, snatching the win
in an extra hole play-off over
Russley’s Maddie May.
US scholarship for
basketballer
Basketballer Tom Webley is
heading to the United States
after receiving a scholarship to
play at University of Hartford in
Connecticut. The 209cm centre
was a major contributor to
Cashmere High School earning
fourth at last year’s national
secondary tournament – their
best ever finish. The 18-year-old
averaged more than 30 points a
game at the tournament.
Dragons look for form
at home
The Canterbury United Dragons
will hope to end a three-match
losing streak when they return
to English Park to face Waitakere
United on Sunday. The Dragons
have slumped to the bottom
of the national league table
following a 1-2 loss to Southern
United in Dunedin at the
weekend. The match at English
Park kicks off at 4pm.
• By Gordon Findlater
JUST DAYS OUT from the
beginning of the Crusaders
bid for a record fourth straight
Super Rugby title, coach Scott
Robertson still has time for
something at the grass roots
which makes him tick.
Robertson might be one of the
biggest names in World Rugby,
but outside of the day-to-day
running of the Crusaders it’s the
progression of his local Sumner
colts side playing on the back of
his mind.
This comes to fruition on Tuesday
and Thursday evenings when
Robertson finishes his day with
the Crusaders at Rugby Park and
heads to colts training to help
the Sumner teenagers as what he
describes as a technical adviser
role for the team.
“I’m just giving back,” said
Robertson.
In the past Sumner have tried,
but failed to establish and maintain
a colts side – which is crucial
for the development of players
out of secondary school before
moving to premier grade.
Robertson had the same pathway
to achieve his dreams as a
teen at the Mt Maunganui club
before moving south. He now
hopes Sumner will be able to
offer the same opportunity for its
local players.
“That’s what I would like, the
opportunity for one of the local
boys from Sumner to have what
I had and be given a pathway to
achieve what they can and play
for Canterbury, Crusaders and
the All Blacks.”
Robertson – a life member at
Sumner – says the emergence of
the Storm colts team this year is
a massive step for the club.
“Colts grade is tough. We
know the participation rates in
rugby is an area that needs attention
and it’s a real challenge
for us.
“Being involved is just what
anyone would do for their club,
just to keep to connected with
the young players because we
know how important they are for
our game,” said Robertson.
It’s easy to see that Sumner has
a special place in Robertson’s
heart. He has lived in the seaside
community for 20 years and
began his coaching career with
the club. He was a player coach
for the club’s top side and after
undefeated division 2 campaigns
in 2008 and 2009 they gained
promotion to the premier
competition for the first time
in 2010. He coached the side to
a debut 6th-place finish, before
concentrating on his role with
Canterbury at the time.
His passion for the colts team
has already rubbed off on some
of its players. First-five Ollie
Lewis played his junior rugby
at Sumner and now after five
years at Christchurch Boys’
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Razor giving Sumner
grass roots rugby an edge
TALENT: Ollie Lewis will steer the Sumner Storm backline
after a standout season at Christchurch Boys’ High School
in 2019.
High School – which included
playing for New Zealand Schools
last year – is returning to his
boyhood club with the Storm.
“We just had a little gettogether
the other week and he
was really passionate. I think all
the boys thought, hang on this is
something else. It’s pretty cool to
have him come along and show
how much passion he has for the
club,” said Lewis.
“I don’t think too many clubs
have a Super Rugby coach
coming down to training.”
The 18-year-old was part of
a very strong junior side also
called the Storm several years
ago.
Lewis says the side spent four
years together and could count
the amount of losses they had
on one hand. The boys then
departed for secondary school
and many eventually played first
XV rugby.
However, five years ago
somewhat of a pact was made to
regroup in 2020 and get a colts
team running.
“We always wanted to come
back and play for Sumner,” said
Lewis.
The side is coached by Gareth
D’Almeida who was a player
under Robertson’s reign with the
club’s premier side.
“It’s been a long time in the
making,” said D’Almeida.
‘Grass roots rugby is the lifeblood of communities and
the spirit of our nation’
– Scott Robertson
“There’s a good core group of
them that played junior rugby
together for Sumner. They would
have been eight or nine. They’ve
had Storm 2020 gear for the last
three years. That’s always been to
finish school and aim for 2020.
“If you don’t have colts, you
don’t have a pathway. They go
to first XV, but where do they
go from there. If you’re a sharp
half-back or first-five you might
go straight to div one, but ideally
they want to play premier colts
for a year and go from there.”
CLUB MAN:
Robertson has
been helping
coach the
Sumner colts
side on Tuesday
and Thursday
evenings (left).
In recent years
he has built
a reputation
as one of the
globe’s top
rugby coaches
after winning
three straight
Super Rugby
titles with the
Crusaders
(below).
D’Almeida says that Robertson
has played a key role in establishing
the colts side and believes his
presence at training is a massive
boost for the players.
“Razor’s been involved with
that right through the years as
well. He’s certainly there to help
. . . he’s just keen to see it get off
the ground,” said D’Almeida.
“If you’re a budding young
rugby player and you’ve got the
Crusaders head coach cruising
around, it’s absolutely a big
drawcard and equally he could
have been the All Blacks coach.”
Robertson says his involvement
with Sumner is just one
aspect to his values of wanting
to give back to grass roots rugby
which he fondly remembers
growing up. He also expressed
he has and open door policy for
coaches from club rugby to come
into the Crusaders and up-skill.
“Grass roots rugby is the
lifeblood of communities and the
spirit of our nation, so everyone’s
got their little part to play,” said
Robertson.
“I think it’s key that everyone
has a role in their club. I just see
the role in my club as connecting
people and to get people to
continue their love for rugby.”
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Skope Classic to feature
replica V8-powered Cortina
• By Gordon Findlater
IN 1973 Clyde Collins drove his
V8-powered Ford Cortina to win
the OSCA championship.
THis weekend Clyde will watch
a replica of the same car, he and
his son Adam have built, race at
OSCA’s 50th-anniversary event
at Ruapuna.
The OSCA 50th-celebration is
part of the Skope Classic meeting
this weekend where the Collins’
car will be driven by Adam.
The decision to create a replica
of the championship-winning
Cortina has been a special
experience for Clyde and Adam
– who has been through a turbulent
time.
Adam’s daughter Maddie
was diagnosed with nephrotic
syndrome, a kidney disease, in
2008, and has since received
two different kidneys. In 2012, a
kidney donated from Adam was
rejected by her body. Maddie’s
current kidney was donated in
January last year.
Clyde, who turns 79 tomorrow,
says the project has been
instrumental in giving his son
something else to focus on during
that challenging time.
“Adam was in a pretty bad
spot with the situation going
on over a period of eight years
and I thought it would be good
for him to be involved in this
project to help him through the
situation, and it’s done that,” said
Clyde.
“He has got the passion and it
helped him get out of a very grey
spot a couple of years back.”
The car racing this weekend is
almost identical to the original
Cortina which ran a 5-litre
Chevrolet engine taken from
and old formula 5000 belonging
to Australian racer Warwick
Brown.
Clyde remembers the early
days of the Open Saloon Car Association
fondly. He and many
others had been racing in the
national open saloon class.
However, the class was
scrapped by Motorsport New
Zealand, leaving many drivers
who had invested in cars without
a class to compete in.
“There were a lot of open
saloon cars which were left
redundant . . . so I, Ron McPhail,
Trevor Crowe and a few others
got together and set up OSCA
to allow those redundant cars to
race,” said Clyde.
“It was a lot of enthusiasts with
a passion for racing. It allowed
you to build your own car and
compete in it on a reasonable
budget.”
Now, 50 years on the class is
still going strong albeit with a
different look. However, this
weekend’s annual Skope Classic
meeting at Ruapuna will see the
best of the class from the 1970s
and 1980s celebrated.
“The whole structure of the
class has changed because the
new drivers coming into it are
heavily into Japanese smaller
engines with turbochargers.
They’ve got them going really
well . . . but what made the class
so popular back in the day is
that they were all V8s. Everyone
wanted to come and see V8s,”
said Clyde.
“It’s good to see that the class
is coming back again with a new
breed of driver and a new breed
of car, but with the same level of
passion.”
The OSCA celebration will
also see the return of one of the
classes most dominant cars – the
first of two Trevor Crowe-built
V8-powered Toyota Starlets
which won the national title in
1981, 82, 84 and the 1985 Ashley
Forest Rallysprint.
The Starlet will be raced by
current owner Richard Quinn.
However, a reunion with its
original owner could be on the
cards.
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Clyde
Collins will
watch his
replica of
the 1973
OSCAwinning
Cortina at
the Skope
Classic’s
50th
anniversary
of OSCA
this
weekend.
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“He’s [Quinn] always trying
to twist my arm and get me
back behind the wheel of it,
we’ll see what happens. I’m
sure I could be convinced,” said
Crowe.
Amongst the North Island
contingent coming south is the
Ian Algie Alfetta which will be
driven by former NZ V8 champion
Angus Fogg.
The Skope Classic meeting
will also feature formula 5000,
historic touring cars, classic
and historic sports cars, classic
saloons, muscle cars, vintage
racing cars and single seaters.
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Pace bowler Henry
rejoins for Kent
Canterbury and Black Caps pace
bowler Matt Henry will return
to a happy hunting ground in
England later this year. The
28-year-old will re-join Kent
County Cricket Club for the first
seven matches in the County
Championship later this year.
Henry originally joined Kent
in 2018 and took 75 wickets in
just 11 matches in the County
Championship, finishing the year
as division two’s highest wickettaker,
with a bowling average of
only 15.48.
Twenty20 semi-finals
tonight
The finalists for this year’s
premier twenty20 men’s
competition will be found
tonight. The two semi-finals see
top qualifiers Burnside West
University host Lancaster Park
at Burnside Park, while East
Christchurch Shirley host St
Albans at Burwood Park. Both
matches begin at 5.30pm.
McNicol gets
10-wicket bag
Nathan McNicol completed his
first career 10-wicket match on
Saturday. The left-arm quick
finished with match figures of
10/81 during his East Christchurch
Shirley side’s innings and
eight-run victory over Lancaster
Park in the two-day premiership.
McNicol is now the leading
wicket-taker in the competition
with 19 scalps at an average of
15.05.
New Brighton club
host to bowls event
The region’s best bowlers will be
crowned at the New Brighton
Bowling Club this weekend. The
Bowls Canterbury centre finals
will feature singles, pairs, triples
and fours in men’s, women’s and
mixed grades as well as first and
second year grades. The major
event over the weekend will see
Elmwood Park take on Papanui
Club in the men’s sevens final.
The women’s sevens final will see
Burnside play Elmwood Park.
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THERE’S NO denying sport
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The choice is overwhelming,
especially in the mid-size
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need for an SUV, but you want
something just a little bit different
in your purchase – something
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Skoda has the car for you, the
Kodiaq RS.
The Kodiaq has been with
us for a year or two now, and it
lands here in three variants, an
entry-level model at $41,990, a
high-grade Sportline at $64,990,
and just recently an RS model has
joined the ranks. The RS sits at
$72,990 and is characterised by its
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high power driveline.
Herein lies a secret. Under
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engine, and while you wouldn’t
ordinarily expect diesel to be
the basis for performance, you
have to remember that Skoda,
in the past has had many sports
models with diesel engines, and
I can report that is a concept the
company does very well, even in
motorsport.
In the Kodiaq, the
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There are several drive modes,
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platform.
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SKODA KODIAQ RS: Sporty variant with diesel engine.
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through a seven-speed direct Kodiaq has traditional SUV
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configuration is one of my 1.7m, and with long-travel
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2019 nissan march
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$15,999
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2009 toyota ractis
$7,999
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2014 honda fit shuttle
$11,999
Economical and spacious family wagon, features
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entry, rear wiper, ABS, T/C and airbags, awesome
buying!
2019 10x5 tandem trailer
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Versatile 8x5 ATV trailer, multiple use – golf cart,
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Knowing what could happen if
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Life can sometimes take an unexpected turn when you’re
buying a house. Knowing what could happen to your
deposit and sale and purchase agreement if your circumstances
suddenly change and you are unable to complete
the deal will leave you in a much stronger position.
“There are many “what-ifs” to consider when buying a
home and I urge you to talk through your concerns with
your lawyer or conveyancer as soon as your circumstances
change,” says Real Estate Authority (REA) chief executive,
Kevin Lampen-Smith.
“A sale and purchase agreement is a legally binding
contract between you and the seller, which becomes
unconditional once the allocated time for meeting your
conditions has been reached,” says Lampen-Smith.
“Once the agreement for sale and purchase becomes
unconditional, then you not only don’t get your deposit
back, but also face the likelihood of having to purchase
the property – even if you can’t afford to – or having to
cancel the agreement and be sued for any loss the seller
suffers as a result of you failing to settle the sale. So, if your
circumstances suddenly change, you’ll need to speak to
your lawyer as soon as possible.”
Getting finances sorted to buy a property isn’t easy, but
understanding the different deposits when you buy a
house can help. There are two different kinds of deposits
– the deposit you pay when you make an offer and your
bank deposit.
A buyer will usually be required to pay a deposit when
the sale and purchase agreement is signed by both parties.
The deposit paid is often about 10 per cent of the total
price you are offering – you can negotiate a different rate
if you need to – and is usually held in a trust account
by the real estate agent. The real estate agent takes their
commission fee out of this amount when the agreement
becomes unconditional and the remaining balance goes
to the seller.
When you arrange a home loan with a bank, you must
have a certain amount of funds to use as a deposit – your
bank deposit. This deposit will more than likely be different
from the amount your sale and purchase agreement
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states that you must pay the seller. For example, your
bank may need you to have 20 per cent of the purchase
price available as a bank deposit in order to secure your
mortgage, even if you only have to pay the seller a 10 per
cent deposit.
“When drawing up a sale and purchase agreement, you
can include conditions of the sale, such as a title search,
valuation, LIM report, obtaining finance, obtaining insurance
and builder’s inspection,” Lampen-Smith says.
“Including conditions can really help – you can even
negotiate your sale and purchase deposit.”
“If you find that you need extra time to complete any
conditions of the purchase, you must speak to your lawyer
or conveyancer immediately. They will negotiate with the
seller through their real estate agent or lawyer or conveyancer,”
Lampen-Smith says.
“Any changes to the conditions will need to be added
to the sale and purchase agreement and signed off by you
and the seller. If your conditions are not able to be met, eg,
the building fails the property inspection, then you may be
able to cancel the agreement and then your deposit will be
refunded to you.”
“It’s very important that you speak to a lawyer before
finalising your offer conditions so that they adequately
protect you if something that you find out about the
property during the conditional period is not to your
satisfaction,” Lampen-Smith says.
“There is potential that defaulting on a sale, because of
finances, could affect future borrowing. Talk this through
with your lawyer and it would also be wise to seek advice
from a qualified financial adviser. A financial adviser may
also be able to talk you through the pros and cons of income
protection insurance for situations such as sickness,
disability, unemployment and death.”
“In life, there are so many things we cannot be sure of,
but it’s always worth doing your homework and seeking
solid professional advice when purchasing a home.”
For independent guidance and information on buying
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For Sale
CANE CLUB CHAIR.
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Length 1680 x width 900.
Must sell $350. Ph Helen
0275 490048
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evenings.
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ph Brian 027 433 9548
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021 661 246 for your free Lawn Mowing. Ph 027
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ph Steve 021 255 7968
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517 7001
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multiple media platforms (print, online, digital) delivering news,
information and entertainment through our various regional
and city publications, including printing and publishing of
newspapers from our print centre in Dunedin and a commercial
print facility in Alexandra.
The role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the main purpose of
the position is to ensure smooth running of our newspaper,
commercial publication and facility maintenance.
Some of the key accountabilities include:
• Production remains uninterrupted.
• Production equipment availability is maximised.
• Preventative maintenance is prioritised to ensure minimal
downtime.
The business has just invested in a major upgrade to the
electrical/electronic systems on the printing press, scheduled to
commence in the New Year. This presents the ideal opportunity
to learn from the installation and commissioning engineers to
enable the successful candidate to hit the ground running.
Your skills and experience
We are looking for a registered Electrician ideally from an
Industrial background holding a current practising licence. The
ideal candidate would be competent and confident in using
computers and experienced in PLC’s, Analogue/Digital control
and AC/DC motor drive systems. Although not essential,
knowledge of Goss Press and Ferag mailroom will be a bonus.
Further details
This is a full-time permanent position working the day shift from
Monday to Friday, with rostered ‘On call’.
As well as a competitive salary, we offer you a great team
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Dunedin city, professional development opportunities, job
security and opportunity to grow. Training and support will be
provided for the successful applicant.
If you think this role is for you, please apply by way of CV and
a covering letter. Informal inquiries about the role are welcome
and should be directed to raja.chakrabarti@alliedpress.co.nz
A copy of the position description can be requested from HR
at recruitment@alliedpress.co.nz
Applications will close on Thursday 13 February 2020.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please note that you must have the right to work in
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Disclaimer: Allied Press does not accept unsolicited agency
résumés. Allied Press is not responsible for any fees related to
unsolicited résumés.
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WANTED
Removeable
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Sleepouts galore
11 Brixton Street, Hornby
349 9633
AAA Buying goods
quality furniture, beds,
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fridge freezers. Same day
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Phone 980 5812 or 027
313 8156
A+ About to move? Books,
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furniture, furs, jewellery,
tools, old photos, estate.
Ph 385-5117
ACADEMY ANTIQUES
Buying estates, antiques,
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349-4229
ALL whiteware wanted.
Same day service, cash
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washing machines, ovens.
Also buying furniture &
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8440, 027 66 22 116
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TOOLS, Garden garage,
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buyer Phone 355-2045
Entertainment
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The Philatelic Centre
67 Mandeville Street,
Riccarton
Saturday 1st February
9am-12pm
Sellers tables available
Phone 027 6354 957
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PROHIBITED FIRE
SEASON
Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares
a prohibited fire season, from midnight,
Friday the 24th January 2020 in the
following areas(s):
• All land covered by the Hurunui,
Waimakariri, Selwyn and Christchurch
counciles
See www.checkitsalright.nz for types of
fire which have been authorised as not
being fires in open air and do not need a
permit.
Any fire permits issued during a restricted
fire season are suspended from the start
of the prohibited fire season.
Bruce Janes
Principal Rural Fire Officer
North Canterbury
Dave Stackhouse
Area Commander
Christchurch Metro
Dave Berry
Area Commander
Canterbury
To check the season status for your
location please visit
www.checkitsalright.nz
or call 0800 658 628.
FIREANDEMERGENCY.NZ
Permitted Temporary Depots and Storage Facilities
Under Clause 8(3)(a) of the Canterbury Earthquake (Resource Management Act Permitted Activities) Order 2011
Despite anything to the contrary in the Christchurch City Plan the activities listed below are permitted activities in the specified locations if they comply
with the prescribed standards:
1. ACTIVITY: Stockpiling of roading materials
2. ACTIVITY: Temporary Storage Depot - for the storage of plant/
LOCATION: 230 Pages Road
equipment associated with road repair works
APPLICANT: Christchurch City Council
LOCATION: 76A Warden Street, Richmond
REFERENCE NO: RMA/2018/3037
APPLICANT: Barry Templeton
STANDARDS:
1. The activity must proceed in general accordance with the information
submitted to the Council and collated in the Approved Consent
Documentation at reference 19/1002607 (54 pages).
REFERENCE NO: RMA/2019/2993
STANDARDS:
1. The activity must proceed in general accordance with the information
submitted to the Council on 20 December 2019.
2. No new materials shall be brought to the site.
2. No work, other than dust control, shall be undertaken on Sundays, Public
Holidays or outside the hours of 7.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Saturday,
3. The stockpiles will be removed from the site by 20/02/2020 unless
without the Council’s prior consent.
an alternative date has been agreed with the Unit Manager Resource
3. The consent holder must notify Christchurch City Council (email to
Consents (via rcmon@ccc.govt.nz).
rcmon@ccc.govt.nz) the name and contact details of the site supervisor,
4. The activity must not create any significant adverse effects (relating, but
no less than three working days prior to site occupation.
not limited to, noise, dust, mud, light spill, odour, traffic generation, refuse
4. A copy of the letter notifying local residents about this project shall
disposal, animal control and visual amenity) that will, in the opinion
include the name and contact phone number of the site supervisor. A
of a Council Compliance Officer or Environmental Health Officer, cause
copy of this letter is to be emailed to rcmon@ccc.govt.nz
nuisance for occupiers of surrounding sites. Note: If any significant adverse
5. The consent holder must keep a record of all complaints received including
effects do arise, then the Council can impose additional requirements or key details (date and time of complaint, type of activity, outcomes).
conditions to avoid, remedy or mitigate those adverse effects.
5. The Council shall be notified of the start of earthworks at least 10 working
days prior to the earthworks commencing on the site. The notification
shall be emailed to rcmon@ccc.govt.nz and shall include the following:
6. Any change in ground levels shall not cause a ponding or drainage
nuisance to neighbouring properties, nor affect the stability of the ground
or fences of neighbouring properties.
7. At the completion of the works any public road(s), footpath, landscaped
• Contact details of the project manager overseeing the works;
areas or service structures that have been affected/damaged by
• Contact details of the contaminated land specialist (i.e. SQEP) who
will undertake additional testing;
contractor(s), consent holder or by vehicles and machinery used
in relation to the works, shall be reinstated to the relevant Council
• A copy of the site management plan.
Construction Standard Specification (CSS) at the expense of the consent
6. All contaminated soils removed from the site will not be suitable to be disposed
of at a cleanfill facility and must be disposed of at a facility whose waste
acceptance criteria permit the disposal. Alternative disposal is only to occur
where a suitably qualified and experienced contaminated land specialist has
holder and to the satisfaction of the Council’s Subdivision Engineer.
8. The activity must not create any significant adverse effects (relating, but
not limited to, noise, dust, mud, light spill, odour, traffic generation, refuse
disposal, animal control and visual amenity) that will, in the opinion
provided a report to Christchurch City Council to the effect that soils being
of a Council Compliance Officer or Environmental Health Officer, cause
nuisance for occupiers of surrounding sites. Note: If any significant adverse
disposed of are not contaminated and that report has been accepted by the
effects do arise, then the Council can impose additional requirements or
Council’s Environmental Health team (via rcmon@ccc.govt.nz).
conditions to avoid, remedy or mitigate those adverse effects.
7. In the event of contamination discovery e.g. visible staining, odours and/
or other conditions that indicate soil contamination, then work must
cease until a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Practitioner (SQEP) has
assessed the matter and advised of the appropriate remediation and/or
disposal options for these soils. The discovery shall be notified to Council
(rcmon@ccc.govt.nz). Any remedial or management measures must be
approved by the Christchurch City Council.
8. Evidence of waste disposal such as weighbridge receipt should be
submitted to the Christchurch City Council within three months of
completion of works. Alternatively, the locations (street address/GPS
locations) where the materials have been taken, the corresponding
resource consents (if applicable), soil test results and volumes can be
provided. The documentation shall be included in the final site report.
The general Standards for Permitted Temporary Accommodation and Temporary
Depots and Storage Facilities can be viewed on the Temporary Accommodation
page of the Council’s website at www.ccc.govt.nz/tempaccomm.
Any temporary activity established under these provisions shall not create or
give rise to any existing use right in respect of any land, activity, or structure
(refer clause 5(3) of the Canterbury Earthquake (Resource Management Act
Permitted Activities) Order 2011).
If you have any questions or would like more information about the
activities listed above please phone 941 8999 and ask to speak to
the Duty Planner.
John Higgins
Resource Consents Manager
christchurch
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www.racecoursehotel.co.nz
Singer-songwriter,
Katie Thompson
performs with her
all-star band on the
Archery Lawn in the
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
this Sunday from 3.30pm.
A ROLLING STONE, 579 Colombo
St: Friday 9pm - Mammoth Live. Saturday
7.30pm - Rachel Hair & Ron Jappy (Scottish
Harp & Guitar), ticketed. Sunday 6.30pm -
Clapton, Page, Beck Tribute, ticketed.
Wednesday - Traditional Irish Music Session.
Monday 7pm - Quiz Night. Tuesday 7pm -
Gordie Tentrees (Canada), ticketed.
CASHMERE CLUB, 50 Colombo St:
Thursday 7pm - Cashmere Ukulele Group. All
welcome. Saturday 7.30pm - Mainland Big
Band, $10 entry.
CASSELS BLUE SMOKE, 3 Garlands
Rd: Friday 10pm - You Should Be Dancing,
ticketed.
CHRISTCHURCH CASINO, Victoria
St: Thursday 8pm - Marcel Friday 6pm -
Rusila; 9.15pm - X-Files.
CHRISTCHURCH TOWN HALL,
Kilmore St: Thursday 13 Feb - The
Stranglers with Mi-Sex. Saturday 15 Feb -
Gladys Knight. Sunday 15 Mar - Aldous
Harding. Saturday 28 Mar - Soweto Gospel
Choir. Thursday 16 Apr - Th’ Dudes. Sunday
19 Apr- Larkin Poe. Sunday 19 Apr- The Ten
Tenors. Saturday 25 Apr - Patti Smith. Sunday
17 May - Wet Wet Wet. Sunday 24 May - Billy
Bragg. Wednesday 17 Jun - The World of
Musicals. Thursday 30 Jul - Russell Howard.
Friday 27 Nov - James Blunt. Tickets at
Ticketek.
DEEP SOUTH LAZY SUNDAYS,
Archery Lawn, Chrsitchurch
Botanic Gardens: Sunday 3.30pm - Katie
Thompson and all-star band.
GBC, Garden Hotel, 110 Marshland
Rd: Saturday 5.30pm - Vintage Blue. Sat Feb
8 - Vintage Blue. Saturday Feb 22 - Rhonda
Campbell duo. Sat 29 Feb - DnD Duo (Jojo &
Mark).
HORNBY WMC, 17 Carmen Rd,
Hornby: Saturday 7.30pm - John McCabe.
HORNCASTLE ARENA, 155 Jack
Hinton Dr: Saturday Feb 22 - Alice Cooper.
Thur Mar 5 - A-ha & Rick Astley. Sun 3 May
- So Pop feat. The Pussycat Dolls. Wed 9
December - Simple Minds. Tickets at
Ticketek.
RACECOURSE HOTEL, 118
Racecourse Rd, Sockburn: Sunday
6pm - Lance Kiwi Karaoke.
RICHMOND CLUB, 75 London St:
Thursday 7pm - Everlong. Saturday 7pm -
Reboot. Sunday 3pm - Fire & Ice.
SELWYN SOUNDS, Lincoln: Saturday
7 March, 11am - Icehouse; 10cc; Midge Ure
(Ultravox); Zed; The Mockers; Jed Parsons;
Automatic 80's. Tickets at
tickets.selwynsounds.co.nz.
SHERPA KAI, The Commoners (The
British basement), 10 Oxford St,
Lyttelton: Thursday, 7pm - Gaelic Jam
Session.
TEMPS BAR, 21 Goulding St,
Hornby: Friday 8.30pm - Misfitz. Saturday
8.30pm - No Secrets.
THE CRAIC IRISH BAR, 84
Riccarton Rd: Thursday 10pm - Karaoke.
Friday 9.30pm - Elle Duo. Saturday 9.30pm -
Karaoke. Sunday - Free pool. Wednesday
10pm - Karaoke.
THE EMBANKMENT, 181 Ferry Rd:
Thursday 9pm - Titanic (Kevin Emmett, Nick
Buchanan, and Peter K Malthus). Friday
5.30pm - Bobby Lee followed by Open Mic.
Wednesday 9pm - Titanic (Kevin Emmett,
Nick Buchanan, and Peter K Malthus).
THE GOOD HOME, 62 Pegasus
Main St: Saturday 9pm - Allin Drive Band.
THE LOOK OF LOVE, The Piano,
156 Armagh St: Saturday 21st & Saturday
28th March, 2pm & 7.30pm - Join awardwinning
Ali Harper and Christchurch musical
icons Tom Rainey and Harry Harrison as
they weave their way through Burt
Bacharach’s extensive collection of hit songs.
Bookings at The Court Theatre 0800 333 100.
THE MILLER BAR, 308 Lincoln Rd,
Addington: Thursday 7pm - Learn to
Rock n Roll. Friday 9.30pm - Misconduct.
Saturday 9.30pm - Reckless Duo. Sunday
1pm - Lance Kiwi. Tuesday 7pm - Quiz
Night.
THE PAPANUI CLUB, 310 Sawyers
Arms Rd: Sunday 3pm - HeadRush Duo.
WOOLSTON CLUB, 43 Hargood St:
Saturday 7.30pm - Double Trouble. Sunday
3pm - Song Book Session with Lisa Tui.
WUNDERBAR, LYTTELTON: Friday
8pm - Max Earnshaw with Run 77 & There’s
A Tuesday, ticketed. Saturday 8pm - Kallidad,
ticketed. Tuesday 7.30pm - Open Mic.
IN THE BAR
HAPPY HOUR
5PM - 7PM DAILY
LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY 5.30PM
Vintage Blue
Bookings Essential PH 386 0088
fb.com/GardenRestaurantBuffet
www.gardenhotel.co.nz
IN THE CAFE
OUR CABINET ITEMS ARE HOMEMADE
CREATED FRESH ON SITE DAILY
Breakfast
AVAILABLE
FROM
9AM
DAILY
COFFEE
HAPPY
H O U R
2PM-4PM
DAILY $3.50
Offer available for a
limited time and includes
tea, hot chocolate
Lunch $12 Specials
MON: ROAST MEAL
TUE: FISH & CHIPS
WED: FISH BURGER
THU: ROAST MEAL
SAT: FISH & CHIPS
AVAILABLE FROM
11.30AM-2PM
FOR A LIMITED TIME
PHONE 385 8880 FIND US ON FACEBOOK fb.com/GBCCHCH
THE GARDEN HOTEL COMPLEX, 110 MARSHLAND RD
www.gardenhotel.co.nz | phone 385 3132
34 The Star Thursday January 30 2020
This Week at the
Hornby Club
let’s
eat
The Club Café
is open daily for
Lunch & Dinner
Bring the whole family!
CLUBS NEW ZEALAND WARMLY WELCOME MEMBERS,
THEIR GUESTS AND AFFILIATE CLUB MEMBERS.
Check Out These Club Café Dining Specials!
Roast of the Day with veges
or Fish of the Day with
chips & salad
Add a dessert for
just $5
Midday to 2pm Mon, Tue, Wed
John’s latest
single carries
a strong
environmental
message
KIWI Country music recording artist,
John McCabe has just released another
single and this one carries a strong
environmental message. It’s called
‘Aotearoa I Love You’ and written about
concerns about our water quality.
Affectionately known as the Kiwi with
the “golden voice”, John McCabe was
born and raised in Oamaru and has been
performing since he was 12 years old.
John departed for Canada in 1981 and
quickly gained recognition touring with
his live band through several states of the
USA and Canada.
Returning to New Zealand some 13
years ago, John has been in demand,
performing regularly at Clubs, events and
private functions.
He has an impressive catalogue of
material with several more original
releases pending. Many of his songs have
been recorded in Nashville using
some of the very best record
producers and studios.
Under his own recording label,
Airedale Records Limited, his
songs are released in 243 different
territories world-wide which
includes radio station and music
download sites.
John appears at the Hornby
Club this Saturday night from
7.30pm.
What’s On @ Woolston
UPCOMING EVENTS
www.hornbywmc.co.nz/events
SATURDAY
7.30PM
IN THE
SPORTS HALL
JOHN
McCABE
HWMC | ph 03 349 9026 | 17 Carmen Rd, Hornby
www.hornbywmc.co.nz | Members, guests & affiliates welcome
THIS WEEKEND
7PM FRIDAY
BUSH FIRE QUIZ
FUNDRAISER
Rego 6.30pm. Starts 7pm.
7.30PM SATURDAY
Double Trouble
3PM SUNDAY
Song Book Session
SING ALONG WITH LISA TUI
43 Hargood St, Woolston. Ph 03 389 7039
www.woolstonclub.co.nz
Follow us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/WoostonclubInc
RESTAURANT OPEN
Wednesday - Sunday from 5pm
Woolston Weeklies
TUE: STEAK, EGG, CHIPS
& PINT FOR $20
WED: HALF PRICE RIBS $10
THU: 2-4-1 PIZZA
FRI: KIDS DINE FREE
FRI:
1/2 CHOOK & CHIPS,
SLAW & GRAVY for $28
WEDS-SUN: BUFFET ROAST
TWO COURSE $20
HOU S I E
TUESDAY 12.45PM
THURSDAY 7.30PM
FRIDAY 7.30PM
SATURDAY 12.30PM
Thursday January 30 2020 The Star 35
What s On
AT THE
CLUBS NEW ZEALAND WARMLY
WELCOME MEMBERS, THEIR GUESTS
AND AFFILIATE CLUB MEMBERS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT A
CLUB WITHIN THIS SECTION.
Entertainment News & Advertising
Jo Fuller
Phone 03 364 7425 or 027 458 8590
jo.fuller@starmedia.kiwi
www.star.kiwi/whatson
Cashmere Club
50 Colombo Street
cashmereclub.co.nz
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
HA PPY
HOUR 5pm-6pm
THURSDAY
6.15pm
REDRAW
6.15PM FRIDAY
Ph 03 332 0092
E: cashmere@
cashmereclub.co.nz
MEMBERS’
CASH
DRAW
IF NOT WON. $1800
THURSDAY from 7pm
CASHMERE LOUNGE - ALL WELCOME
FUN
H O U S I
FRIDAYS from 7pm
E
SWING, WALTZ
ROCK N ROLL, TANGO
JAZZ, LATIN
AND SO MUCH MORE.
PUBLIC EVENT AND
BAR OPEN TO ALL 18+
THIS SATURDAY
7.30PM, $10 ENTRY
CASHMERE CLUB
50 Colombo St, phone 03 332 0092
$4 PER CARD. 35 GAMES. CASH PRIZES.
RAFFLES. ALL WELCOME.
IT’S ON AGAIN
SUPER RUGBY BACK
LIVE & KICKING ON OUR BIG SCREENS
FRIDAY 7.35PM: BLUES v CHIEFS
followed by BRUMBIES v REDS
SATURDAY 7.35PM:
CRUSADERS v WARATAHS
RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT
OPEN TUESDAY - SATURDAY
LUNCH FROM 11.30AM. DINNER FROM 5.30PM
NEW MENU COMING SOON
SUNDAY
KIDSEAT *FREE
*under 12 when accompanied by an adult dining
BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED
WHAT’S ON
AT THE
RICHMOND
CLUB
EVERLONG
FRIDAY
31
7-11PM
REBOOT
SATURDAY
01
7-11PM
FIRE & ICE
SUNDAY
02
3-6PM
• Open daily from 11am
• BISTRO Lunch/Dinner
• TAB & Gaming
• Courtesy Van
75 London St
PH 03 389 5778
www.rwmc.co.nz
36 The Star Thursday January 30 2020
Love a bargain?
WE’VE EXTENDED OUR ANNIVERSARY
Exclusions apply.
EXTENDED
NOW ENDS
5.2.20.
Grab a new year look for less!
Aruba
Boxed Queen Mattress
WAS $599
INDUSTRIAL BEDROOM
Queen Bed Frame
WAS $999
NOW $
799
Charlie 2 Seater
WAS $1099
NOW
$
499
2 Drawer Bedside
WAS $299
NOW $
279
NOW
$
899
PARIS DINING
Dining Table – W190
WAS $999
NOW
$
799
Dining Chair
WAS $170
NOW
$
150
Miami 9 Piece Outdoor
Dining Set
WAS $3335
NOW $
2831
SAVE
$500
C ottage country charm...
the look?
Get it with finance.
ANNIVERSARY STOREWIDE SALE EXTENDED! NOW ENDS 5.2.20.
Shop
Online
Nationwide
Delivery
Finance
Options
Cnr Blenheim & Curletts Rds, Christchurch
Ph: 0800 TARGET (0800 827438)
targetfurniture.co.nz
Offers and product prices advertised here expire 5/2/20.
Sale excludes Manchester and Accessories.
Thursday January 30 2020 The Star 37
THE
SALE
TEN DAYS OF SAVINGS
STARTS FRIDAY 31 JANUARY 9.30AM
31 JANUARY – 9 FEBRUARY
WOMENSWEAR | LINGERIE | WOMENS SHOES
ATRIUM | CONTEMPORARY LOUNGE | ACCESSORIES
COSMETICS | CHILDRENSWEAR | MENSWEAR
MENS SHOES | MEN’S GIFTING | BED & BATH
LUGGAGE | PANTRY | HOME & LIVING | COOK & DINE
POTTERY BARN | POTTERY BARN KIDS | WEST ELM
OFFERS INSTORE ONLY
38 The Star Thursday January 30 2020
SHOP THE SALE FOR 10 DAYS OF SAVINGS
50%-70% OFF
SELECTED
WOMENSWEAR
INCLUDING
70% OFF SELECTED
PAULA RYAN, GERRY WEBER,
ADINI AND EMRECO.
50% OFF SELECTED
VASSALLI, CAROLINE SILLS,
SEASALT, SILLS, LORNA JANE,
JOULES AND VERGE.
50% OFF
SELECTED
CONTEMPORARY
LOUNGE
INCLUDING
HUFFER, TED BAKER,
SUPERDRY, KAREN WALKER,
TWENTY SEVEN NAMES,
TOMMY HILFIGER, G-STAR
AND JULIETTE HOGAN.
JEWELLERY
50% OFF SELECTED
HANDBAGS
50% OFF SELECTED
LINGERIE
50% OFF SELECTED
ATRIUM
50% OFF ALL
CALVIN KLEIN, ELK,
THOMAS SABO, AMBER SCEATS,
AND DYRBERG KERN.
RADLEY, ELK, SANCIA, TED BAKER,
BRIARWOOD AND LULU GUINNESS.
BERLEI, WACOAL, SIMONE PERELE,
CALVIN KLEIN, LONELY, TRIUMPH
AND JOCKEY.
TRELISE COOPER AND COOPER
50% OFF SELECTED
MAGGIE MARILYN, GEORGIA ALICE,
ACLER, VIKTORIA AND WOODS
MAISON AND REBECCA TAYLOR.
CHILDRENSWEAR AND TOYS
50% OFF SELECTED
WOMENS SHOES
50% OFF SELECTED
ECCO, KATHRYN WILSON,
HOGL, SUPERGA, TED BAKER,
ARA, ADIDAS ORIGINALS
AND TOMMY HILFIGER.
NATURE BABY, HUXBABY,
JOULES, ROCK YOUR BABY,
FOX & FINCH, MUNSTER,
RADICOOL DUDE, BEBE,
WILSON AND FRENCHIE, MILKY,
TOMMY HILFIGER, BOBUX,
HUGO BOSS, TIMBERLAND
AND LITTLE MARC JACOBS.
COSMETICS
FROM 40% OFF
SELECTED
THE AROMATHERAPY CO.
FRAGRANCES
40% OFF SELECTED
DOLCE AND GABBANA, BVLGARI,
ELIE SAAB, ISSEY MIYAKE,
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER AND
THIERRY MUGLER ANGEL.
Thursday January 30 2020 The Star 39
SHOP THE SALE FOR 10 DAYS OF SAVINGS
HOME AND LIVING
50% OFF SELECTED
NEW ZEALAND GIFTS, STATIONERY,
CARDS, NAPKINS, VANILLA FLY,
COZY LIVING, BURGON AND BALL,
LIGHT AND LIVING, MADRAS,
LINDEN LEAVES AND MORE.
70% OFF SELECTED
CITTA
50% OFF
SELECTED
BED AND BATH
TOWELS, SHEETS, DUVET INNERS,
PILLOWS, CUSHIONS AND THROWS.
INCLUDING
SHERIDAN, BAKSANA, MM LINEN,
FAIRYDOWN AND SENECA.
25% OFF ALL
CALVIN KLEIN BEDDING
AND TOWELS.
COOK AND DINE
30% OFF SELECTED
KITCHEN AID.
40% OFF SELECTED
LE CREUSET AND STAUB.
UP TO 50%
OFF SELECTED
COOKWARE INCLUDING
MAXWELL WILLIAMS CASHMERE
RANGE, SELECTED GLASSWARE,
WMF, EATWELL BAKEWARE AND
THE BALLANTYNES RANGE.
PANTRY
50% OFF SELECTED
CONFECTIONERY
40% OFF SELECTED
TEA
25% OFF SELECTED
CHAMPAGNE AND BUBBLES
50%
OFF
SELECTED
POTTERY BARN,
POTTERY BARN KIDS
AND WEST ELM.
LUGGAGE
50% OFF SELECTED
SAMSONITE, PIERRE CARDIN,
DELSEY, LULU GUINNESS,
AND TED BAKER.
50% OFF
SELECTED
MENSWEAR
INCLUDING
R.M. WILLIAMS, GANT,
TOMMY HILFIGER,
POLO RALPH LAUREN,
GAZMAN, BARBOUR,
JOE BLACK, JOULES,
CALVIN KLEIN JEWELLERY
AND MANY MORE.
MENS SHOES
50% OFF SELECTED
INCLUDING
R.M. WILLIAMS, ECCO, FLORSHEIM,
RIEKER, JULIUS MARLOW,
NEW BALANCE AND MANY MORE.
40 The Star Thursday January 30 2020
EXTENDED WEEKEND OPENING HOURS DURING THE SALE
FRIDAY 31 JANUARY . ..............9.30AM – 8PM
SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY . .............. 9AM – 6PM
NORMAL TRADING HOURS RESUME: SUNDAY 2 FEBRUARY – SUNDAY 9 FEBRUARY: WWW.BALLANTYNES.CO.NZ/OPENING-HOURS
40% OFF
SELECTED
LE CREUSET
70% OFF
SELECTED
PAULA RYAN
50% OFF
SELECTED
JOE BLACK
50% OFF
SELECTED
POTTERY BARN
Instore Only, City Mall, Christchurch. PHONE (03) 379 7400
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