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Biblical theme to huge mural
FLAIR: Susannah Blummont (left) and Ivey Vinson are the talented artists behind a new mural outside St Peter’s Anglican
Preschool.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
COLOURFUL creatures,
multi-cultural children and
four of the major milestones
in the life of Jesus Christ have
been painted onto a mural to
brighten up Church Corner.
The eye-catching mural,
located outside St Peter’s
Anglican Preschool, was
finished by medical laboratory
science student Susannah
Blummont and artist Ivey
Vinson last week.
Miss Blummont, who grew
up in Redwood, designed a
large proportion of the 25m by
1.9m mural.
She collaborated with Miss
Vinson who finished the last
section of the artwork.
The mural, which has been
in the making since early
December, aims to express
unity.
“We wanted an iconic mural
that would stand out to people.
Whatever walk of life they
were in they could relate,” Miss
Blummont said.
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war vet
• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
EVERY NIGHT before bed Dave
Thompson and his wife Catherine
take magnesium to help them to
sleep.
The 76-year-old “hardly sleeps
at night” due to the “crash, banging
sound” of vehicles travelling
past his home on Waterloo Rd.
The frequent stream of trucks
has been an ongoing issue since
the February 22, 2011, earthquake
– but has increased in the last two
years.
Mr Thompson, who formerly
served in the New Zealand Army
for 25 years – including in
Vietnam for one year as a section
commander, said the heavy
vehicles have largely impacted his
life and he has not slept properly
since the earthquakes.
“These trucks remind me of the
war with the crashing and banging
. . . it is like a flashback.”
Mr Thompson, who served
on the front line, said the noise
of fireworks also increases the
frequency of flashbacks.
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Council supports plan
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THE CITY Council is supporting
a move by the Government
to increase the levy rates for
landfills.
It has made a submission on
the Ministry for the Environment’s
Reducing Waste: A More
Effective Landfill Levy consultation
document, saying it wants
the Ministry to consider going
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take household waste. Currently increase levies goes ahead.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
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landfill types, including industrial,
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• By Sophie Cornish
MEMBERS OF the public and
police have combined to find a man
exposing himself at the Styx Mill
Reserve.
The 19-year-old was caught by a
police dog patrol in the reserve on
January 26.
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 precharge
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
prosecute, even though there is sufficient
evidence to do so.
“It’s quite ironic that the dogs
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Hussey Rd, when the man, with his
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“When they looked around he kept
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Mr Hall said his patrol group,
which has about 30 volunteers, had
been monitoring the area during its
daytime and evening patrols.
Funding package ‘a slap in the face’
• By Louis Day
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
Sam
MacDonald
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 fourlane
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
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
UPGRADE:
Part of the
$159 million
allocated to
Canterbury’s
infrastructure
will go towards
building
improvements
to Hillmorton
Hospital’s
mental health
unit.
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.
“The New Zealand Transport
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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
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 on
Wednesday.
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BIBLICAL: A colourful mural outside St Peter’s Anglican
Preschool was finished this week.
Multiculturalism showcased
• From page 1
She said the goal was to make
passers-by’s day and hoped they
would be able to find something
inspirational and peaceful in the
mural they could relate to.
The mural is broken up into
several sections. The first part
features four key scenes from the
life of Jesus – the nativity scene,
Jesus walking on water, his death
and resurrection.
The next stage of mural was
inspired by Noah’s Ark with both
native animals including kiwis,
takahes and animals significant
to other cultures such as giraffes,
elephants, a peacock and a panda
in a kowhai tree in the painting.
Because the preschool is multilingual
– teaching English, Te
Reo Maori and Chinese, the artwork
showcases children of many
multicultural backgrounds.
Studying a four-year degree in
medical laboratory science at the
Auckland University of Technology,
Miss Blummont is currently
boarding with a family which
runs the Manukau Christian
Charitable Trust.
The trust establishes Christian
pre-schools and collaborated with
the St Peter’s Anglican Church
to open the St Peters Anglican
Preschool in August.
While she was home for the
summer holidays, Miss Blummont,
who enjoys art as a hobby,
was asked if she wanted to do the
project before Miss Vinson was
brought in to help out.
While Miss Blummont wasn’t
quite sure what she had got herself
into, she “gave it a whirl” and
was pleased with the end results.
“It is not something I ever
dreamed I would be doing. The
biggest painting I have ever done
in my life was A1.”
Petition calls for action over trucks
• From page 1
On top of putting up with the
constant noise of the trucks, he
has been battling prostate cancer
for the past four years.
Mr Thompson cannot even
open his windows as a result of
the dust caused by the heavy
trucks and need to get their house
cleaned every three months with
a chemical wash.
But he and his wife are not the
only residents suffering.
It is why Mr Thompson has
spearheaded a petition signed by
more than 66 residents calling
for action over the heavy vehicles
which use the road 24/7.
The petition will be presented
to the Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton
Community Board at its
meeting on February 18.
The opening of the Waterloo
Business Park and trucking firms
in the area have intensified the
issue over the past two years.
The main issue is the heavy
vehicles that are short-cutting
through Waterloo Rd to avoid
having to use Main South Rd and
Carmen Rd, Mr Thompson said.
Data collected by residents in
April showed heavy vehicles were
often using Waterloo Rd every
five to 10 minutes.
Waterloo Rd between
Racecourse Rd and Pound Rd
and between Barters Rd and
Kirk Rd is a collector road while
between Pound Rd and Barters
Rd is a minor arterial.
“All types of vehicles including
large trucks are permitted to
use collector roads. Only overdimension
vehicles are subject
to special permits,” a council
spokesman said.
But Waterloo Rd resident Russell
Wills said vehicles over 44 tonnes
are travelling up the road and that
is what residents want to stop.
He agreed the biggest impact
the trucks were having on
residents was lack of sleep and
quality of life.
The petition also calls for a
pedestrian crossing to be put on
Waterloo Rd and raises concerns
over Hornby Primary School,
Barnardos Early Learning and
Hornby High School being located
on the road.
DISTURBED: Waterloo
Rd resident Dave
Thompson says heavy
vehicles passing hs
home are affecting his
quality of life.
Other suggestions residents
made was for traffic lights to be
installed on the intersection of
Waterloo and Gilberthorpes Rd.
A city council spokesman said
a new signalled crossing will be
provided near Hei Hei Rd later
this year.
Greater Hornby Residents’
Association chairman Marc Duff
said it will work to support the
residents to progress their safety
concerns.
Mr Duff said with the new
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State of the art materials used at school
CATHOLIC Cathedral College’s
new office, administration and
classroom building is being
constructed using resilient,
sustainable systems, with timber
at its core.
Cross laminated timber,
known as CLT, forms the threestorey
$5.6 million building’s
structural framework and this is
just the beginning.
Catholic Cathedral College is
an integrated Catholic co-educational
secondary school. It was
founded in 1987 but its origins
go back more than 150 years.
The college is an amalgamation
of two schools – Sacred Heart
College for girls and Xavier College
for boys and today has a roll
of 460.
Catholic Education Office
manager Mike Nolan said the
urgent message of Pope Francis
relates to the need to care for our
common home.
“Cross laminated timber
brings a huge advantage to the
environment through efficient
application of the world’s most
sustainable, renewable, building
resource – wood. The primary
environmental benefit of this
type of construction, over a
more conventional steel and
concrete solution, is the reduced
greenhouse emissions associated
with the construction materials,”
he said.
CONSTRUCTION: Catholic Education Office manager Mike
Nolan and Catholic Cathedral College principal Tony Shaw in
front of a new cross-laminated timber school building being
constructed.
Timber construction materials
have lower embodied carbon
than traditional construction
materials, which is a measure
of the sum of all the emissions
generated during the manufacture
of the building products
and materials used in the new
building.
Wood takes in carbon dioxide
straight from the atmosphere
as the trees grow, resulting in a
small carbon footprint, whereas
steel and concrete have high
embodied carbon that cannot be
offset.
Said Mr Nolan: “Figures we
have received for a hypothetical
similar building using steel and
concrete on the level one and
level two floors, shows a net
increase of approximately 334
tonnes of carbon compared with
cross-laminate timber. Using
wood means a negative total
carbon footprint of 160 tonnes,
while steel and concrete would
add 174 tonnes to the environment.
“In simple terms it equates to
taking 110 standard cars off the
road for one year,” he said.
Work commenced on the new
WSP-designed building in July
and is expected to take a year
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The building will also feature
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Timber, in this application,
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“While the use of timber
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established in Europe, it is an
emerging technology type in
New Zealand, and we are excited
about timber’s resilience and
efficiency,” Mr Nolan said.
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2 years
1 year
Declan
Currently studying:
NZ Diploma in Web
Development and Design
I've been running a bespoke software development company in
Christchurch since the end of 2018. One of my biggest struggles has always
been to find reliable and talented developers to help me with projects
when things get busy. I originally reached out to the team at Vision
College to do some mentoring. I mentioned my struggles and they put me
in contact with one of their students, Declan.
Declan has been such a help, his ability to be productive right
away and the ease in which he picked up new concepts was
impressive. It really is a testament to the fact that vision
college isn't just teaching specific technologies and theory,
but rather empowering their students to become lifelong
learners. In the software development industry, you never
stop learning. There is always something new and better,
and Declan has really proven himself more than capable of
keeping up. I look forward to a long term relationship with
Vision College and am already talking to another student
there to help more.
- Deane Venske
Simple Software Limited
8 Tuesday February 4 2020
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News
Online map
for free fruit
A NEW online food map
reveals where people can find free
fruit and nuts growing in public
spaces in the north-west and
wider city.
City council’s smart city
manager Michael Healy said
there is an abundance of fruit and
nut trees growing on public land
across the city.
“In total, there are 122,741
city council-owned trees
in Christchurch and Banks
Peninsula. Of these, 6846 are fruit
or nut-producing trees.
“Our new ‘fruit trees’ feature
on SmartView presents a map
that shows urban food foragers
the location of fruit and nut trees
on offer in Christchurch’s public
spaces,” Mr Healy said.
More than 52 types of trees
feature on the map, with the most
common being plum, European
beech, crab apple, Irish strawberry
tree, pear, walnut, honey locust
and sweet chestnut.
Within days of going live,
the online map has attracted
thousands of views.
Plans are already under way
to add more details about the
trees such as harvest times, an
image of trees and useful links
to help people identify and enjoy
this free food growing in the
garden city.
Borrowers rack up overdue
library book fees
• By Louis Day
LIBRARIES collected $315,916 in
fines for overdue, damaged and
lost books last year.
A staggering 4,734,658 books
were issued which is an increase
from the 4,664,676 books issued
in 2018 and $292,946 in fines
dished out in that year.
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
DEBT: Borrowers currently owe more than $235,000 in overdue
library book fines across city council libraries.
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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.”
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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
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Canty player selected in
national softball squad
• By Jacob Page
SOFTBALLER Jacob
Davidson is the lone
Canterbury face named in
the Junior Black Sox squad
for next month’s under-18
World Cup in Palmerston
North.
The 16-year-old Riccarton
High School student,
who plays baseball for
Selwyn as a pitcher said
he was surprised by the
call-up.
“There’s been a lot of
work that has gone in
behind the scenes so to
make it in this team for
the first time is great.”
The event begins on
February 22, with the Junior
Black Sox opening the
tournament against Japan,
the silver medallist at the
last World Cup.
The final will be played
on March 1.
Jacob is also a national
representative in baseball
as a pitcher, he says juggling
both sports has
mostly a positive impact
on his play.
“When I’m catching (in
softball) I’m still working
with the pitchers on calling
a game and working
Jacob Davidson
out what pitches to throw,
just like I would be if I was
pitching in baseball.
“It does mean I don’t get
many days off.”
Jacob focuses on softball
on Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday and switches
to baseball for his Selwyn
club on a Thursday and
Sunday.
Twelve teams from
around the world will
SPORT
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World Cup event.
Fellow Cantabrians
Hunter Simpson and
Kotiti Patea will be nontravelling
reserves.
Coach Thomas Makea
said he was excited by the
talent on show.
“We have set goals and
observed these athletes
over the past 12 months,
which culminated at the
just-completed under-18
nationals.
“They displayed their
skills, but also a lot of
enthusiasm, passion and
intensity to their games,
which is something that
the management team was
pleased to see.
“We have selected a
well-balanced squad with
a lot of these players able
to play multiple positions
which helps in the makeup
of the defence. The
team will be working hard
over the next few weeks so
they are well prepared to
take on the world.”
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Pithie dominates
national track champs
SPORT
NOR’WEST NEWS
Fin the fastest
• By Jacob Page
CYCLIST LAURENCE Pithie
continues to win medals on the
track and
awards off it.
The 17-yearold
Christchurch
Boys’
High School
student won
seven national
titles at the
age-group
championships
Laurence Pithie
in Cambridge
last week and was named Cycling
New Zealand’s junior track rider
of the year.
Pithie won gold in the elite
25km madison event with
Thomas Sexton.
The talented teen combined
with fellow-Cantabrian Ryan
MacLeod, Joshua Scott and Hugo
Jones to win the elite 4000m
team pursuit.
He won the under-19 3000m
individual pursuit by more than
3sec from MacLeod.
Pithie was victorious in the
under-19 20km points race where
he finished on 29 points, eight
points clear of Waikato-Bay of
Plenty’s Zahk Patterson.
The dominance continued in
the under-19 20km omnium.
He scored 153 points which
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was 21 clear of teammate Matthew
Ownsworth.
The duo repeated the same
result in the 7.5km omnium
scratch race.
Pithie beat Southland’s Jacob
Willis for first in the omnium
tempo race.
He won the under-19 1000m
time trial by half a second from
Southland’s Michael Fitzsimons.
The southerner did get the
better of Pithie in the under-19
10km scratch final where he had
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Pithie’s junior cyclist of the
year award for 2019 was given
for his top performances on
the track, in particular his two
gold medals in the omnium and
madison at the UCI junior track
cycling world championships, in
Frankfurt, Germany, last August.
Cycling New Zealand national
junior coach, Tim Carswell.is
expected to announce the 2020
squad for the event in Egypt this
week with Pithie expected to
feature heavily.
on his feet
• By Jacob Page
FIN CURTIS just loves to run
fast.
The 10-year-old who lives in
Merivale and who started at Cathedral
Grammar last week, won
six gold medals at the South Island
Colgate Games at Wigram’s
Nga Puna Wai, a fortnight ago.
Fin, who represents Christchurch
Avon Athletic Club, won
gold in the 10th grade 100m,
200m 400m, long jump, 4x100m
relay and medley relay.
“I just wanted to have fun and
do as best as I could,” Finn said.
“I was happy that I ran fast and
did my best.”
Fin was encouraged by family
friends to try the Christchurch
Avon club when he was sixyears-old
and now he works on
his sprinting twice a week for 90
minutes at a time.
His father, Guy Curtis said Fin
was always fast on his feet from
the moment he could walk so
they thought athletics would be a
good fit.
“He was always fast as a wee
nipper so we thought we’d see
SPEEDY: Sprinter Fin Curtis,
10, with his six gold medals
from the South Island Colgate
Games.
how he goes,” he said.
Fin plays rugby as a wing or
fullback for the Christchurch
rugby club and cricket as an
allrounder for Burnside.
He said one day he would like
to earn a track scholarship to an
American college.
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Recommended for over twoyear-olds.
No bookings required.
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Tasty Bites
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Kebabs to make your mouth water
Grilled Chilean Beef Kebabs
with Chimichurri Sauce and
Coriander Rice is an easy,
flavourful any-day meal.
Substitute button mushrooms
for the beef for a vege
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Grilled Chilean Beef Kebabs
with Chimichurri Sauce and
Coriander Rice
Makes 8 kebabs
Ingredients
1kg beef – tenderloin, ribeye
or sirloin, cut into 4cm cubes
(or substitute 500g button
mushrooms)
2 Tbsp oil
2 Tbsp lime juice, plus zest of one
lime
2 garlic cloves – finely minced
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
1 tsp cumin
1½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Skewer additions: cherry
tomatoes, onion
Chimichurri Sauce
1 bunch coriander
½ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 jalapeno (use less, or more if
you like)
½ cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
Coriander Rice
2 cups water
1 cup rice, rinsed
pinch salt
¼ cup coriander- chopped
3 spring onions – chopped
1 lime
Garnish: lime wedges
Directions
Soak eight 25cm wooden skewers
in warm water.
Cut the beef into cubes and
place in a zip lock bag or in a
medium bowl.
Mix oil, lime juice and zest,
garlic, spices, salt and pepper in a
small bowl. Pour over the beef and
seal the bag, shaking and mixing
so all the beef is coated. Set aside.
Pre-heat a hotplate, BBQ or your
favourite skillet if it’s large enough.
In a medium pot, add water and
rice, bring to a boil. Cover, simmer
on low heat for 20min.
In the meantime, make the
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until the coriander and onion are
all minced well. It need not be
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of pesto. Place in a small
bowl. Set aside.
Make the skewers alternating
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then repeat until skewer is full.
3-4 pieces of beef on each skewer.
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high heat, rotating until meat
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with lime, and scatter the
coriander and green onions over
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HEALTH & AWARENESS
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The team at Physical Sense in Sydenham sees clients with
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blade can give a deep pain in the front of
the shoulder and a muscle knot all the way
near the groin can give an ache in the knee
(especially at night in bed).
Ietje recalls one case where an 89 year
old client with severe arthritis who walked
with a stick, told her, “I will end up in
a wheelchair, I cannot put any weight
through my right leg due to pain in my hip
and buttock”. “Within 4 treatments, she
was walking with her stick but without the
severe pain,” says Ietje. “The arthritis was
one of the factors that made her muscles
spasm but the other was that older people
move less and the flexed position the hip
is in when we sit is particularly bad for
the hip.” Ietje is happy with the fact that
although the client was 89 and could have
been “given up on” or told to live with the
pain, she made a difference to her health
and wellbeing.
The same lack of movement can be the
reason for your knee pain or your shoulder
pain and the same few treatments could
make a huge difference for you.
At Physical Sense, hands-on techniques
(massage and triggerpoint deactivation
techniques) are used to release the muscles.
The client also gets a home exercise
program designed to mobilize and stretch
the joint, strengthen the important core
muscles and increase general strength and
balance. They teach a movement sequence
SHOULDER
PAIN
KNEE PAIN
(the crosses are the areas of the muscle spasms, the red areas is where the pain is felt)
that stretches the joint in all directions
whilst the client is able to lie safely on their
bed, perfect for older or less mobile clients.
In many cases having the muscles
released and being taught how to maintain
it, is enough to stay on top of the problem.
If severe arthritis is the underlying cause,
HIP PAIN
some maintenance therapy may be
necessary, but that is often more affordable
and, for older patients, better tolerated
than surgery. After only one treatment you
should know that it will work for you. Call
them before 15 February and save $50.00
on that treatment.
Physical Sense Gym and Physio is located at 300 Colombo Street, Sydenham. The Blue Line Bus stops in front of the door
and there is ample parking. To enquire about joint pain treatment, phone 377-2577 or visit www.triggerpoints.co.nz
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SENIOR LIVING
The secret is out!
OPEN DAY Sunday 9th
February 1pm – 3pm
“It’s all about location. Geraldine has everything
here for a wonderful, active lifestyle; we’re nestled
in a fabulous microclimate with easy access to parks
and river walks, and Geraldine township is a vibrant
community with art galleries, boutique shopping and
fantastic eateries, with a never-ending schedule of
music festivals, fetes, exhibitions and shows.”
If you’ve reached the point of wanting to simplify
your life, McKenzie Lifestyle Village should be on
your ‘must-see’ list.
NOW OPEN - One bedroom assisted care suites.
Offering independence with discrete help on hand.
McKenzie Lifestyle Village also welcomes subsidised
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At the heart of the village is the Leisure Centre - a
central point for entertainment and events, true
resort style facilities. Too often people tell us they
wish they’d made the decision to move here sooner,
just do it while you’re still independent and you
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you’re more inclined to enjoy the company of others,
or prefer privacy and solitude - you’ll find your
perfect lifestyle here.
Could Geraldine be your place to call home?
Call today for an appointment on 0800 845 524
or mlv.org.nz.
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For feature advertising
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you can stop him
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DENISE LIM
FOR A FREE INFO PACK
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A Leader in Healthcare Excellence for the Older Person
Brookhaven
Retirement Village
Woolston
Phone 03 384 5046
Albarosa Rest Home
Papanui
Phone 03 375 0727
For more information visit
www.goldenhealthcare.co.nz
Golden Age
Retirement Village
Papanui
Phone 03 375 0720
Hoon Hay Rest Home
Hoon Hay
Phone 03 379 7825
Camellia Court
Rest Home
Papanui
Phone 03 375 0722
Somerfield
Rest Home
Somerfield
Phone 03 332 5897
Hoon Hay House Dementia
Hoon Hay
Phone 03 335 0297
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REAL ESTATE
Heavenly hideaway!
36a Heberden Avenue, Sumner
Auction: Thursday, 13 February 2020 (Unless Sold Prior)
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1 living room | 1 dining room | 2 car-garage
2 off-street carparks | Listing Number SM0300
Tucked away and private from the
road, this fabulous character home will
both delight and surprise.
Beautifully presented and renovated
the home is ready and waiting for a lucky
new owner.
Gorgeous freshly polished timber
floors throughout the living and dining
add a sense of warmth and with all day
sun the home is instantly inviting.
Both living spaces open to private
sheltered decks capturing both the
morning and late sun and providing an
idyllic spot for entertaining or simply
relaxing with a good book.
While modernised throughout, the
home retains the charm of the 1950’s era
with the wooden windows all double
glazed and there is current log burner
and floor mounted heat pump.
Outside is a gardener’s dream, easy
care but with established fruit and citrus
trees and raised vegetable plots and a
good sized garden shed. There is also
the added bonus of two garages with
automatic garage doors, one complete
with a new bathroom and separate
entrance. Great off street parking
provided through an automatic gate.
Properties of this quality are highly
sought in Sumner and this home enjoys
the enviable late sun, dual entry and
privacy, making it the ideal spot to call
home.
My motivated owners have loved their
many years here but a new adventure
awaits, so the home will be sold. Act
now!
Open Homes Wednesday, Saturday
and Sunday 11:00am - 11:45am.
See you at the open homes
or for further information or
a private viewing contact
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Grenadier Sumner (Licensed
Agent REAA 2008) on 384 7950
or mob 027 280 8837
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If you want more information about an item or to contact a
seller, visit www.postanote.co.nz and search the ID#
RAV4 Ltd
Ford Cortina 2.0 GL
CL Valiant Regal
Mitsubishi Compact Tractor
Honda Air Wave
Motorbike Trailer
$7,500
ID 30238
$10,750
ID 32886
$12,500
ID 33246
$7,500
ID 33412
$5,900
ID 33421
$1,150
ID 32916
Autocraft Heavy Duty Roofracks
1997 Toyota Hiace Regius Van
60s Zephyr Rebuild
Standard Vanguard Phase 1
49-52 Project
Staiger Clock
John Deere Ride-on Mower
$80
ID 33243
$6,500
ID 32866
$5,500
ID 32902
$400
ID 33280
$20
ID 33419
$1,600
ID 33354
Festool 16.6v LC45 Battery Charger
Assortment of Tools
Romess Pot Belly Stove
1994 Nissan Mistral 4WD 5DR
Fisher & Paykel 6kg Washing Machine
Alucast BBQ
$50
ID 33296
$50
ID 33408
$500
ID 31184
$1,500
ID 30040
$390
ID 33338
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ID 33284
Toyota Vanguard
Macbro-8 Tripod
Camping Car
Natural Cane Chairs
2010 Wideglide Tank
La-Z-Boy Armchair
$12,000
ID 32836
See Seller
ID 30038
$4,300
ID 33254
$350
ID 33175
$500
ID 33239
$65
ID 32935
Alloy Bullbar
Sterndale Piano
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage GL 1.2L
BMW 550i Touring
Chicken Coop
Chook House
$150
ID 33241
$250
ID 33131
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ID 32858
$9,995
ID 33117
$300
ID 31729
$700
ID 26913
Wooden Highchair
Suzuki DR 650 SE
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
Inflateable Boat
2010 Bailey Pegasus 554
Large Carved Chinese Camphor Chest
$15
ID 32859
$5,500
ID 32897
$4,895
ID 32818
$850
ID 33119
$35,000
ID 25046
$350
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1956 Morris Minor
Workshop Tools
9-piece Period Dining Suite
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ID 33101
$3,500
ID 32301
$200
ID 32841
$550
ID 32202
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$20
ID 33100
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Community Events
ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS, If you
want to have a drink that’s
your business. If you want
to stop, we can help. Phone
0800 229-6757
Gardening
& Supplies
A GARDEN OR
LANDSCAPING TIDY
UP? Shrub, hedge &
tree pruning, Lawns,
Gardening, consistently
reliable general property
upkeep, Dip. Hort. 10
yrs experience, One off
tidy ups or on-going
service. Nick’s Garden
Maintenance. Keeping
your garden beautiful.
Free Quote. Ph. 942-4440
& 022 264 7452
Holiday
Accommodation
Australia QLD
SUNSHINE
COAST
RESORT
AlEXAnDRA hEADlAnD
All Units Have Ocean Views.
Heated Pools, Spa & Sauna,
Free Wifi, Tennis &
Mini Golf.
ChECk OuR gREAT
SpRing/SummER
SpECiAlS
www.mandolin.com.au
0061 7 5443 5011
• New homes
• Extensions
• Renovations
Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Builder
Brandon Taw
Phone 027 370 2572
enquiries@tawbuilders.co.nz
www.tawbuilders.co.nz
Trades & Services
DRIVEWAYS
Exposed Aggregate
Stamped Concrete Plain
Concrete Resurfacing
Things we offer...
Competitive/affordable pricing
Attention to detail
Professional service
free quotes/insurance scopes
Cell 0278 145 848
www.drivecrete.co.nz
• Light Commercial
• Repairs and
Maintenance
Trades & Services
HOME SERVICES
• Window Cleaning
• Pest Control
• Meth Testing
• Full House/Building
Washing
• Moss & Lichen Spraying
• Gutter Cleaning
• Waterblasting
• Carpet Cleaning
concrete & paving
• Driveways
• Earthquake repairs
• New Home Specialists
• Patios & Paths
tel: 0508 873 7483
email: sales@affordableconcrete.co.nz
www.affordableconcrete.co.nz
(all services up to 3 storeys)
0800 155 166 | 027 714 4812
www.facebook.com/aplusservicesnz
admin@aplusservicesnz.com
www.aplusservicesnz.com
PLUMBER
NEED A PLUMBER
Call us now for fast friendly service.
Get your problems sorted out
quick smart - on time!!
Phone for a
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Phone 03 377 1280 | Mobile 021 898 380
LOCKSMITH
KEYSTONE LOCKS
Mobile Locksmith
• Residential/Commercial
• Keys Cut, Locks Rekeys
• Lock Installs & Repairs
• Digital Locks & Padlocks
• Ranch Slider Deadlock & Bolts
• Window Catches & Locks
• Garage Door Locks
• House Alarms & Monitoring
• Rental Property Specialists
• Winz & Insurance Quotes
Trades & Services
HOUSE
CLEARING
Are you
moving house
or trying to
downsize?
Call All Clear
Canterbury. We work
with you to recycle,
sell and dispose of
unwanted items.
Ph: 03 260 0934
or 021 078 4553
raewynlcooke@gmail.com
www.allclearcanterbury.co.nz
ROOF
PAINTING 24/7
Rope & harness
a speciality,
no scaffolding
required,
30 years of
breathtaking
experience.
FREE QUOTES
20% OFF other
roof quotes
Exterior staining,
exterior painting,
moss and mould
treatment and
waterblasting
Phone Kevin
027 561 4629
Trades & Services
BATHROOM
RENOVATIONS
complete service from
start to finish, free quotes,
ph Dave 027 334 4125
GOLD CARD OR CASH DISCOUNT
Further discount for Pensioners, no GST charged
10% OFF with mention of this ad
Phone: Marc 03 382 2501
Mob: 027 222 2220
Situations Vacant
CLEANERS
REQUIRED
City Area
Monday to Friday
10am - 2pm
Monday to Friday
6pm - 9pm
Sumner Area
Monday to Friday
3pm - 6pm
Multiple Areas
We are after a flexible
person who can work
multiple areas Monday
to Friday both morning
and night.
We are looking for
cleaners
to join our commercial
cleaning team.
You will need to pass a
Security Check and you
MUST have your own
transport.
Must be eligible to work
in New Zealand.
Please email your
Application to
csc@totalcanterbury.
co.nz
or phone 338 9056
Visit our website:
totalcanterbury.co.nz
Please advise which job
when emailing your CV.
Trades & Services
BRICKLAYER
George Lockyer. Over
40 years bricklaying
experience.Uk trained.
Insurance work, EQC
repairs. Heritage
brickwork & stonework
a speciality. No job too
small. Governers Bay.
Home 329 9344. Cell
027 684 4046. E mail
georgelockyer@xtra.co.nz
CARPET LAYING
Exp. Repairs, uplifting,
relaying, restretching.
Phone John on 0800
003181, 027 240 7416
jflattery@xtra.co.nz
ELECTRICIAN
Prompt & reliable
registered electrician
with 24 years experience
for all residential and
commercial work, new
housing and switch board
replacements. Phone Chris
027 516 0669
ELECTRICIAN
Registered, electrical
installation and repairs,
Gorbie Electrical, ph 021
026 73375 or 03 322 4209
PAINTER QuALIfIEd
local professional, int/
Ext,roofs,wallpaller, call
or text Corban 027 846
5035
PLASTERER
Gib Stopping, Small
job specialty. 30 + years
experience. Ring 0800
387-369
ROOfING REPAIRS
Fully qualified, over 40
yrs experience. Ph John
027 432-3822 or 351-
9147 email johnchmill@
outlook.com
Trades & Services
SHOE REPAIRS
Belfast engraving. Shoe
repairs, key cutting &
engraving. (10 yrs exp)683
Main North Rd, ph 027
3113423
SPOuTING
CLEANING
Spouting Unblocked,
Cleaned Out and Flushed
Out. Call Trevor 332 8949
or 021 043 2034
STuMP GRINdING
Best price guarantee Tony
0275 588 895
TILING
Flooring - Splashbacks -
Wall incl tile removal, reg
master tiler, ph Dave 027
334 4125
TILER/CARPENTER
35 years exp, no job
too small. Ph Ross 027
4311440.
T.V. SERVICE
CENTRE
Repairs, tvs, microwaves,
audio amps, soundbars.
.Aerial & satellite
installations, kitsets, 480D
Moorhouse Ave, ph 03 379
1400
VHS VIdEO TAPES
& all camera tapes
converted to DVD or
USB. Video taping
special occasions, www.
grahamsvideo.co.nz ph 03
338-1655
Situations Vacant
electrician
Who we are
Allied Press Limited employs over 450 people on a permanent
basis across its 15 sites in the South Island. We operate across
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
environment, minimal commute time, being based within
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
New Zealand to apply for this role.
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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quality furniture, beds,
stoves, washing machines,
fridge freezers. Same day
service. Selwyn Dealers.
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313 8156
Trades & Services
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