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Bugged phone calls
and big bets – pages 8, 9, 10
Barrett
to miss
derby
– page 25
Quake study looks
at long-term effects
FEBRUARY 22: Cashel St after
the 6.3 quake struck in 2011.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
• By Sophie Cornish
PEOPLE WHO lived through the
devastating 2010 and 2011 earthquakes
are part of a new study to determine
if they could end up having long-term
psychological effects.
The brains of 60 people, who experienced
significant personal loss during
the earthquakes, but don’t have post
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or
other psychiatric disorders, are being
examined.
Their experiences include physical
injury or illness, seeing buildings fall,
witnessing death or loss of income or
property.
The aim is to show that psychologically
healthy people may still be vulnerable to
other implications at a later date.
A similar study was carried out in the
United States on people who experienced
the September 11 terror attacks.
New Zealand Brain Institute’s Nadia
Borlase said: “There has been quite a lot
of research on people who do have psychological
trauma and the brain changes
associated with that, but our study is
different because these people don’t have
any psychological trauma.
“We actually already had an existing
participant group, which has been followed
for the last eight years. What we
have done this year is starting to look at
their brains.”
Saturday will mark the ninth
anniversary of the February 22, 2011, 6.3
magnitude earthquake, which claimed
the lives of 185 people.
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Quake anniversary events................................4
More police in city this weekend..............5
Park goes to police over Dalziel..................6
Power bills may drop slightly........................7
Bugged phones and racing bets......8-10
Happy ending for unwanted cat.............13
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• By Louis Day
THE CITY’S biggest Holden
dealer is bracing itself for life
without the brand after General
Motors announced it will no
longer be making vehicles
suitable for New Zealand roads.
Last week the United Statesbased
manufacturer said it would
stop producing right-hand drive
vehicles at the end of the year.
Blackwells chief executive Steve
Grenfell was “absolutely shocked”
by the announcement. Blackwells
has been operating since 1923.
“It will certainly have
an impact, we have a longestablished
history with the
• By Sophie Cornish
SHOPPING FOR a second-hand
car usually guarantees a cheap
buy. But a new range of vehicles
hitting the market brings a
different meaning to the word
‘bargain’: Hail-damaged cars.
An estimated 10,000 vehicles
were damaged when golf ballsized
hailstones pelted Timaru
in November and now they’re
slowly making their way into the
Christchurch market.
A specialised Queenslandbased
company – Hail Response
Team, which chases hailstorms
all over the world, set up a temporary
shop in Timaru. But the
damage was so widespread, wait
time for repairs reached eight to
10 weeks.
SuperValue Cars on Colombo
St, currently having a ‘hail sale’,
is selling cars with minimal cosmetic
damage, which they believe
provide a more sustainable approach
than the cars ending up at
the wreckers.
Said SuperValue Cars chief
executive Mike Mackay: “A lot
of these cars are going to scrap
yards and having their engines
and transmissions removed and
brand, which dates back to when
Blackwells formed. Today, it is
a large chunk of our business, a
third of our business,” he said.
“Servicing and parts for
Holdens will continue for the
next 10 years or so. Really the
the rest of the car is crushed. The
engines and transmissions are
then sold overseas, to the Middle
East,” he said.
“It’s a terrible waste of these
cars, especially with the little
cosmetic damage they have.
This way we get to sell them a lot
cheaper and sell them to someone
who perhaps couldn’t afford
the same thing otherwise.”
Mr Mackay said the secondhand
car market is “very tight” at
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Holden loss a ‘shock’ for Blackwells dealership
DRIVE
AWAY:
Blackwells
chief
executive
Steve Grenfell
(right) was
“shocked”
by General
Motors’
decision.
only loss we are talking about is
the sales element of the Holden
brand and that is something
we will have to address going
forward.”
Mr Grenfell said the brand
would be sorely missed by his
the moment and this summer has
been tough for the company.
After only a few days, the
dealership has sold about seven
hail-damaged cars.
But there’s no good deal
without a catch. Last month, the
Insurance Council of New Zealand
warned buyers to get haildamaged
vehicles checked before
purchase to ensure they are
structurally sound, otherwise,
they could risk not being insured
customers. “It is an iconic brand
with great loyalty along with a lot
of avid customers.
“I can think
of one customer
who is probably
up to their 20th
Holden.”
Holden
Enthusiasts Club
Christchurch
president Allan White said he
was sad to see the brand go.
“It is only a car brand at the
end of the day, but it is an iconic
brand that Australia and New
Zealand have known very, very
well,” he said.
Hail-damaged cars hit city
Motorists in
for a bargain
DAMAGED
VEHICLES:
Mike
Mackay’s
Christchurch
car yard
is selling
vehicles
damaged
by last year’s
major hail
storm in
Timaru, to
stop them
heading for
the wreckers.
PHOTO:
GEOFF
SLOAN
or expensive insurance costs.
ICNZ chief executive Tim
Grafton encouraged anyone considering
buying the car to speak
with their insurer about what
type of cover and premiums were
available, along with any special
terms of conditions. “We advise
people to complete their due
diligence and understand exactly
what they are buying, especially
if they are unable to inspect the
vehicle prior to purchasing it.”
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Man charged over
Eagle lasering
A 44-year-old man was arrested
yesterday after the police Eagle
helicopter was targeted by
lasers several times on Monday.
The man, who is scheduled
to appear in the district court
on Tuesday, has been charged
with possession of a restricted
weapon. Police said the Eagle
crew successfully directed
ground staff to an address
where the man was arrested.
Crash leaves one
person critical
A person was critically injured
after a crash between a car and
a cyclist yesterday morning.
The busy intersection Selwyn
St and Somerfield St was
closed for more than four
hours after the incident about
5.40am. The cyclist was taken
to Christchurch Hospital in
critical condition.
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raised thousands of dollars for
Canterbury residents. Longtime
community advocate
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care in a Melbourne hospital
after being struck down
with a sudden illness. About
$21,600 has been raised to
transport Ms Palmer back to
Christchurch Hospital’s ICU.
Ms Palmer has a QSM for
services to the community and
recently received a New Year’s
honour for her work helping
elderly people with driving.
Meanwhile, a Givealittle page
for the family of a father killed
last week when his truck was
struck by a train has raised
$38,000. Adam Bisseker was the
father of a young girl and was
expecting a second child.
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Quake memorial
service events
Civic Memorial Service
Saturday, 12.30pm
The ninth anniversary of the
February 2011 quake that killed
185 people will be marked with
a civic memorial service. All
are welcome to attend. The
service has been developed in
collaboration with the Quake
Families Trust.
Canterbury Earthquake
National Memorial
River of Flowers Earthquake
Commemorations
Saturday, 12.30-1.30pm
The main focus of the ceremony
will be two minutes silence and
the opportunity to place flowers
together in the Otakaro Avon
River from the pontoon.
Owles Terrace, New Brighton
John Taylor Memorial Opening
Saturday, 10-10:30am
John Taylor was the last resident
living in Avonside following the
earthquakes, he died in 2017.
The ceremony on the ninth
anniversary of the February 2011
earthquake will take 10-15min.
Morris St, Avonside
185 Chairs - Earthquake Art
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The 185 chairs installation was
created by artist Peter Majendie
and is located on the corner
of Madras and Cashel Sts in
commemoration of the 185
people who died.
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Focus on brain scans
• From page 1
In total, 120 people will have
their brains scanned, 60 from
Christchurch and 60 from
Dunedin, who were not exposed
to the events.
The two-year study is ongoing
and expected to be complete in
June next year.
Based on overseas findings, Dr
Borlase expects the research to
show participant’s brains have an
‘increased functional response.’
“So the brain activates in response
to a triggering event more
than you would see with someone
who hasn’t been exposed to
any trauma. So that’s what we are
expecting to see, but we haven’t
got there yet. We haven’t got
enough brain scans to say that is
what we are seeing in our group,
yet.
A scheme called the International
Affective Picture System
is being used during the brain
scans.
“It is a series of validated STUDY: New Zealand Brain Institute’s Nadia Borlase is part of the study probing long-term
pictures which are designed to effects of quake survivors.
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portant, we don’t know what the Medicine at Otago University’s
example, our control group in that’s why this research is so im-
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“So what we’re expecting is, be-
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• By Sophie Cornish
MORE POLICE are being called
into Christchurch to cover a big
weekend of events, including a
motorcycle race meeting, where
two gangs clashed last year.
Additional resources are arriving
from the Southern region,
who have specialised public
safety and entertainment events
training.
Several large events planned
have prompted the increased
presence, including Sound of
Thunder at Mike Pero Motorsport
Park from Friday to
Sunday.
A brawl between two gangs,
the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club
and Outlaws Motorcycle Club
broke out at the family-friendly
event last year.
One person was hit in the head
with a claw hammer and others
received stab wounds.
Senior Sergeant Roy Appley
said while there are currently
increased gang tensions around
the country, police have no information
to believe any incidents
will take place at this weekend’s
event.
“Previously, the event has run
for years without incident,” he
said.
The Mongols Motorcycle Club
has been linked to a double
homicide in Tauranga last week
and has recently set up a new
chapter in Christchurch.
Last week, two businesses connected
to the gang were targeted
in vandalism attack in Linwood
and Wainoni.
Meanwhile, on Friday, a South
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Multiple events prompt
public safety police operation
Island derby between the Crusaders
and Highlanders will take
place at Orangetheory Stadium.
Canterbury University’s
student orientation week is also
continuing until Sunday.
From Saturday, the annual
Electric Avenue event will be held
in Hagley Park. Organisers are
anticipating the largest crowd yet,
with more than 20,000 people
attending.
ON ALERT: Police
have bolstered their
ranks for several
events this weekend.
PHOTO: GETTY
Senior Sergeant Appley said
event-goers should expect “extra
high visibility policing” at the
events and in entertainment
areas, such as the central city, to
ensure public safety.
Police Eagle helicopter will also
be on standby if necessary.
Senior Sergeant Appley wants
event-goers to remember to
be careful about their alcohol
consumption.
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League
alcohol
ban to
be heard
today
• By Louis Day
A CITY council hearings panel
will consider submissions today
over a proposal to impose a
permanent alcohol ban on rugby
league fields.
Last year, the city council
imposed a temporary ban on
rugby league fields for the entire
season.
This led to public consultation
on a permanent ban after
Canterbury Rugby League reported
the temporary ban had
contributed to “a remarkable
and positive change of attitude
towards drinking alcohol during
games.”
Twenty-five submissions were
received. Nineteen supported
a permanent alcohol ban, one
“had concerns” over the proposal
and five opposed it. Three
of the submitters will speak to
the hearings panel, which will
then make a recommendation to
full council.
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which opposed the ban was the
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Parents
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child sex
offender
• By Sophie Cornish
PARENTS OF school students
in the eastern suburbs have been
warned of a child sex offender
who is moving into their area.
Parents of students at Linwood
College, Linwood Avenue,
Christchurch East and Whitau
schools have been informed of
the situation by the Department
of Corrections and Ministry of
Education.
Corrections and the ministry
have met with the schools’ principals.
The unnamed offender has been
living on a community-based
sentence for some time.
Parents have been told the offender’s
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childcare facility.
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assess the suitability of every address
proposed to accommodate a
person with convictions for child
sex offences. A range of factors are
considered.”
Police had also been advised.
Mayoral candidate Park sends
complaints about Dalziel to police
• By Louis Day
MAYOR Lianne Dalziel’s biggest
rival in last year’s local body
elections has handed complaints
they made about her campaign
last year to police.
Darryll Park said the
complaints he previously sent to
electoral officer Jo Daly during
the campaign have now been
handed to the police.
Mr Park said he did this to
assist in the ongoing police investigation
into Ms Dalziel’s failure
to correctly declare her election
campaign donations.
Ms Dalziel originally did
not identify the major donors
behind her successful re-election
campaign. However, she released
them after coming under fire
from another mayoral rival John
Minto.
The Local Electoral Act
requires candidates to disclose
the identities of donors who
contribute more than $1500.
Six of Ms Dalziel’s donors made
contributions above $1500, with
one as much as $17,850.
Ms Dalziel wouldn’t comment
on Mr Park’s complaint or any
other matters relating to the
police investigation.
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Darryll Park
One of Mr Park’s complaints
relates to city council controlled
Facebook page “Lianne Dalziel
Christchurch Mayor” having a
link to Ms Dalziel’s campaign
website. The link was removed
after his complaint.
Mr Park instructed law firm
Cavell Leitch to express his concerns
in a letter to Ms Daly: “The
inclusion of campaign material
on a Christchurch City Council
social media account may give
the impression that the council is
promoting Ms Dalziel ahead of
all other mayoral candidates.”
Mr Park also took issue with
Lianne Dalziel
sections of Ms Dalziel’s campaign
website having advertisements
without promoter statements.
Candidates are required to
have promoter statements on
all election advertising, which
includes the name and address of
the candidate. Failure to do so is
an offence and can result in a fine
of up to $40,000.
Mr Park also accused the city
council of being in breach of its
own guidelines by following Ms
Dalziel on Twitter. He also was
concerned Ms Dalziel was potentially
using city council images in
campaign advertising which was
seen as an “inappropriate use of
public resource for campaigning
purposes.”
At the time, Ms Daly said
in a letter of response to the
complaints that the existence of
the link on the city council controlled
Facebook page to Ms Dalziel’s
campaign website had gone
unnoticed by the city council and
had since been removed.
She also agreed the links from
the city council-run Facebook
page to Ms Dalziel’s campaign
website could be seen as inconsistent
with the protocol that
refrains city council social media
accounts from promoting candidates.
However, Ms Daly saw no issues
with Ms Dalziel’s campaign
website and display of promoter
statements.
“I consider that individual
posts or advertisements
within a website including the
authorisation statement are
compliant with the Act,” she said.
She also said the city council’s
link to Dalziel’s Twitter account
had been removed and the images
used in her campaign were
not council property.
No further action was taken by
the city council.
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• By Jess Gibson
PEOPLE COULD see a small
drop in their power bills in time
for winter.
Electricity lines company
Orion will be reducing its prices
by an average of six per cent
from April 1.
The Christchurch city and
Selwyn district council-owned
company distributes power to
204,000 homes and businesses in
Canterbury.
But whether the reduction
in Orion’s prices is reflected in
people’s power bills will be up to
individual electricity companies.
The reduction in Orion’s prices
reflects a decrease of 7.4 per
cent in its cost of distribution,
partially off-set by a 1.4 per cent
increase in transmission costs
from the national grid operator,
Transpower.
Orion’s charges for distribution
and transmission costs
combined represent 36 per cent
of the average household power
bill.
Consumer NZ head of research
Jessica Wilson said the
changes would shave an average
of about $3 off a monthly power
bill. She would expect the price
drop to be passed through by
energy retailers.
“We would be very surprised if
they were fudging the numbers
and trying to use it as an opportunity
to put up prices by an
equivalent amount.”
A Mercury NZ Ltd spokeswoman
said the company will be
passing on the reduction in lines
charges for customers.
“We will be communicating
directly with our customers
shortly about what this means
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Companies
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on Orion cut
CHEAP HEAT: Power bills
may drop in Canterbury
for winter due to electricity
lines company Orion
reducing its prices.
for them and how it relates
to their combined electricity
charges.”
Meridian Energy is also likely
to drop its pricing.
Said a Meridian spokeswoman:
“We are still working
through pricing but historically
we have always passed through
any changes by the network
companies.”
She said Meridian Energy will
have an answer for customers
within the next few weeks.
A Contact Energy spokeswoman
the company is working on
price changes across the country
but did not have anything to
share in terms of its approach at
the moment.
Said Orion chief executive Rob
Jamieson: “The key component
of the price reduction is the
lower interest rate environment,
which the Commerce Commission
has factored in to our cost
of distribution.”
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Coriander’s
in liquidation
• By Sophie Cornish
A POPULAR restaurant owner
facing worker exploitation charges
has had four of his businesses put
into liquidation.
Last month it was revealed
Coriander’s Ethnic Indian Restaurants
owner Amar Deep Singh
is facing charges of exploiting
his workers, whom the Labour
Inspectorate concluded were
systematically underpaid and
abused.
On Monday, four businesses
under Singh’s name were put into
liquidation by Inland Revenue.
These are Coriander’s Ltd, Jeet
Holdings Ltd, Jeet Holdings No 2
Ltd and Jeet Holdings No 8 Ltd.
The application is due to be
heard in the High Court at
Christchurch on March 5. Coriander’s
restaurants have operated
in the wider Christchurch area for
the past 12 years, with three restaurants
currently operating – one
in the central city, one in Upper
Riccarton and one in Rolleston.
In relation to the worker exploitation
charges, the Inspectorate is
seeking recovery of pay, a declaration
of breach, penalties and a
banning order.
The charges against Singh
are scheduled to be heard in
the Employment Court in
Christchurch on May 19 and 20.
The restaurants are still open.
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The horse trainer, the businessman,
• By Louis Day
DETAILS HAVE emerged for
the first time of bugged phone
conversations involving a big
betting businessman and harness
racing driver and trainer who
was arrested for race fixing.
The conversations are part
of the ongoing major police
investigation into the harness
racing industry in Canterbury,
codenamed
Operation
Inca, which involved
undercover
officers
and electronic
surveillance.
Prominent
Nigel
McGrath
trainer and
driver Nigel
McGrath initially
faced a race-fixing charge
in the district court relating to
a race at Addington Raceway in
March, 2018, leading up to the
prestigious New Zealand Derby.
Raceway stipendiary stewards
launched an inquiry after the
race, concerned by the manner
McGrath had driven one of the
two horses he trained in the race
Star Commander. His other
horse, Sheriff won.
At the time, police were covertly
running Operation Inca,
CONTROVERSIAL: Star Commander, the horse at the centre of a police investigation
into the harness racing industry.
PHOTO: HARNESSLINK.COM
gathering information and evidence
on drug-taking by people
in the industry and potential
race-fixing in order to land bets.
Two phone calls were intercepted,
one between the
businessman and McGrath and a
second between the businessman
and an associate in relation to
the Star Commander race.
The identity of the businessman,
who is associated with the
McGrath stable, remains secret.
He is facing criminal charges in
the district court next month as
a result of Operation Inca and
has interim name suppression.
Police charged McGrath with
race fixing, which was later dismissed
in the district court.
The racing industry’s investigative
body, Racing Integrity
Unit, then charged McGrath
with racing offences which were
heard by the Judicial Control
Authority.
At the hearing, details of the
bugged phone calls emerged.
Former High Court judge
Warwick Gendall, who chaired
the two day JCA hearing did not
suppress the recordings.
The first phone call hears
McGrath tell the businessman:
“Don’t worry about Star Commander”
and then he adds “Star
Commander won’t get in Sheriff’s
way”.
In his written decision released
last week, Justice Gendall says
it was “abundantly clear” the
businessman believed Star Commander
was unlikely to finish in
a place.
Betting records showed the
businessman bet $27,252 on
19 bets involving wins, multis,
quaddies, trebles and a double on
Sheriff to win $37,057.
McGrath is asked by the
businessman if Star Commander
would beat Sheriff.
“Nah. Oh if it does it won’t.
If-if it ah. Nah don’t worry, don’t
worry about Star Commander.
Star Commander won’t get in
Sheriff’s way. You don’t want
that.”
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the phone calls and the big bets
The businessman called
McGrath after the race saying
a betting associate had said the
impressive thing was “Nigel
burning other horse.”
McGrath had sat outside the
horse leading the race, which
wilted under pressure, and Sheriff
was able to come through and win.
McGrath faced two charges at
the JCA hearing.
The first was a serious racing
offence which accused McGrath
of driving in a manner detrimental
to the interests of harness
racing in that he planned and
deliberately drove his horse in a
manner to assist Sheriff.
The second lesser charge of improper
driving, alleged he drove
Star Commander improperly, as
well as planned and deliberately
assisted Sheriff.
He originally pleaded not
guilty to both charges.
However, on the second day
of the hearing he pleaded guilty
to the lesser improper driving
charge, and the Racing Integrity
Unit dropped the more serious
charge.
Justice Gendall suspended
him from driving racing for six
months and ordered him to pay
costs of $11,500.
In a letter obtained by The Star
BIG BETS: A businessman wagered $27,252 on a horse
after a phone call with trainer Nigel McGrath which was
bugged by police.
PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES
to his horse owners after the decision,
McGrath said: “As you’ll
be well aware, I haven’t driven at
the races for over a year so this is
a no penalty for me.”
McGrath’s defence counsel
Pip Hall QC fought for the transcripts
of the conversation with
the businessman to not be heard
at the JCA hearing.
He argued the agreement of the
material being given to the Racing
Integrity Unit was an “unlawful
bargain to stifle prosecution.”
Justice Gendall criticised Mr
Hall saying it was “disingenuous
and opportunistic” considering
the defence had agreed to the
transcripts being handed to the
prosecution under the agreement
the criminal proceedings would
be brought to an end.
Mr Hall argued the transcripts
did not demonstrate a deliberate
plan to assist and favour Sheriff,
who he said was a horse a class
above any other in the field
which was reflected in the TAB
odds for the race.
Said Mr
Hall: “The two
talked about
scenarios as to
how the race
might unfold.
But the race
never unfolded
in the way Pip Hall QC
discussed.
At no stage was the possibility
discussed that Star Commander
would attempt to obtain the
parked position outside the leading
horse and that Sheriff would
gain the one/one position, which
demonstrates there was no predetermined
plan.
“Mr McGrath described the
difference in the ability of Star
Commander and Sheriff as ‘night
and day’ and he was in the in
the best position to know as the
trainer of both.”
Justice Gendall said: “Of course
as is common practice, it is very
usual for a trainer to discuss with
an owner how his horse may
be driven and race tactics and
chances before a race. But this
does not permit a driver trainer
to advise or discuss how his
other horse in the race, which he
will be driving, will likely to be
driven or its tactics.
“That is especially where the
(businessman) is told, as here
‘don’t worry about Star Commander’
and then ‘Star Commander
won’t get in Sheriff’s
way.’
“His actions provided significant
benefits to Sheriff and that it
may not have mattered as it was
the very hot favourite and superior
horse in the race, it does not
lessen the offence of Mr McGrath
of improper driving. Those punters
who may have wagered on
Star Commander for a place or
in an exotic bet such as place six
were entitled to see it properly
driven.”
During the hearing, RIU
counsel Brian Dickey said:
“Racing around the first bend
Mr McGrath looks behind him
and to his inside towards Sheriff
on two clear occasions. With
400m of the race remaining
Mr McGrath looks once to his
outside and then three times
to his inside, again all in the
direction of Sheriff.
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“Star Commander then moves
outwards on the final stages of
the final bend which creates
a vacant gap ahead of Sheriff.
Sheriff, who was trailing Star
Commander did not need to
make use of that run which was
presented, instead switching to a
run on the inside and going on to
win the race.”
Justice Gendall did not accept
the suggestion made by Mr Hall
that it was permissible to look
behind for safety reasons before
crossing another horse.
“The total number of times he
looked behind was 11 times and
the compelling inference we draw
that this was to see Sheriff.
“His action provided significant
benefits to Sheriff, and that
it may not have mattered as it was
the very hot favourite and superior
horse in the race, it does not
lessen the offence of Mr McGrath
of improper driving.”
He said McGrath’s actions were
“complete stupidity.”
Justice Gendall issued a warning
to other harness racing
drivers.
“In this industry, participants
that respect the integrity of harness
racing are to be reminded
that stipendary of the RIU have
evidence of improper driving
should bring charges,” he said.
Several senior harness racing
drivers gave written evidence
for McGrath (before he changed
his plea to guilty) saying they
saw nothing wrong with how he
drove Star Commander.
Mr McGrath also had support
from one of the industry’s top
administrators, Harness Racing
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Judge says trainer’s actions
‘complete stupidity’
New Zealand chairman Ken
Spicer.
Mr Spicer sat with McGrath
during the first day of the
hearing, and even approached
The Star, saying: “When’s your
bloody newspaper going to write
something positive about harness
racing.”
Mr Spicer later told The Star
he had no conflict of interest in
terms of supporting McGrath
and carrying out his role as
HRNZ chairman.
“I supported the man as a
friend but not in my official capacity.
I put my friendship above
the role, I’m not going to turn
against a friend,” he said.
Mr Spicer manages a syndicate
of owners for a horse in
McGrath’s stable. He also bred
and originally owned Sheriff. He
still owns the broodmare.
Said Mr Spicer: “I just think
we have to let the JCA and courts
run their course. If anyone has
broken the law or infringed they
will certainly have to pay the
price.”
Mr Hall also has racing
connections with McGrath, part
owning a horse in his stable.
• Editorial page 15
Assistant principal
caught drink driving
• By Sophie Cornish
AN ASSISTANT high school
principal has been caught nearly
four times over the drink driving
limit.
Rowan Patrick Haigh, 36, was
stopped by police on Tuam St
on January 18. He recorded 1187
mcg/L of alcohol.
Haig, who is assistant principal
• By Sophie Cornish
POLICE ARE investigating after
two men described as skinheads
allegedly abused a group of
school-aged Asian children about
coronavirus.
The children were left shaking
and crying, and the men walked
away laughing, a witness posted
on Facebook.
The incident happened about
4.30pm on Monday on Merrin St,
Avonhead.
A police spokeswoman said
inquiries were ongoing into the
incident.
A post shared on the Avonhead/Russley
community Facebook
page said: “Two skinheads
started yelling coronavirus to
all the Asian families and their
children. Many of the children
at Greymouth High School, told
The Star yesterday he was “pretty
devastated.”
He would not comment further
but said the school was aware of
his conviction.
Greymouth High did not
respond to The Star for comment.
The legal drink driving limit is
250mcg/L.
Police probe coronavirus
abuse on school children
were visibly shaken and crying
as the two low-lifes walked off
chuckling away.”
Race Relations Commissioner
Meng Foon told The Star yesterday
he is asking people to “be kind.”
“It’s a sad situation that a
few New Zealanders have used
coronavirus as an excuse to bring
out their discrimination and racism.
Don’t let your unconscious
bias, stereotypes to discriminate
against Chinese people.
It is the second known incident
of racial discrimination in relation
to coronavirus in Canterbury.
Earlier this month, a racist
email was sent to parents in the
Rolleston area, which called
Asians “virus spreaders” and
their children should stay home
from school.
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• By Sophie Cornish
ONE YEAR ago, a week-old
kitten was tapped inside a shoe
box and thrown from a moving
vehicle, sparking national
outrage.
Fast forward 13 months,
Brighton the kitten, now Taz
the cat, is settling in at his new
home after his foster family “fell
in love” with him and decided to
make him a permanent part of
the family.
Taz’s disturbing case gained
widespread media coverage and
investigations by SPCA and
police forensic teams followed,
but the offender was never
found.
A witness who saw the incident
on New Brighton Rd was
suspicious of the shoe box being
discarded out the window into
a red zone paddock and went to
• By Sophie Cornish
RED ZONE contractors have
been told be on the lookout for
groups stripping fruit trees to sell
for commercial purposes.
A report was made to Land
Information New Zealand last
week by a man who witnessed
a group of people taking “vast
amounts of fruit from trees
in the residential red zone for
commercial purposes,” LINZ
manager land and property Matt
Bradley said.
The witness took photographs
of the cars being used which included
the licence plate numbers.
However, Mr Bradley said
given the information provided,
it would be difficult to investigate
the report further.
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ROUGH START: The shoe
box Taz was found in.
investigate, finding Taz, who was
suffering from severe cat flu.
They believed the car involved
was a silver Holden Commodore,
with a brown or marooncoloured
back left door panel.
Said SPCA spokeswoman:
“Despite this, Brighton (Taz)
proved a resilient and happy kitten.
He went on to spend some
time with a foster family and
made a full recovery in a few
short weeks.”
Taz’s foster family said he “instantly
became best friends” with
baby, Ella Rose.
Said Taz’s foster mother Haylie:
“Taz enjoys catching his knitted
mice and loves my daughter, he
will literally follow her everywhere.
I have to shut her bedroom
door at night-time to prevent him
from getting in her cot.
“Ella-Rose loves him just as
much. He loves his food, and
Ella-Rose’s food too, so we have
to keep an eye on him. He is such
a lovely kitten and has really
fitted into our family.”
HAPPY ENDING: Taz,
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a rough start to life after
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NEWS 13
Cat living happily with eight lives to spare
Groups strip red zone fruit trees for commercial use
out regular monitoring of the
residential red zone and have
asked them to keep an eye out
to help prevent this occurring
again.
“These trees were left in the
area for the community to enjoy
free fruit, and we do not condone
them being used for commercial
gain.’’
Last month, city council revealed
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• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
AFTER MORE than 30
years of serving up biscuits,
sandwiches and savouries
- catering at a community
board’s fortnightly meeting
has come to an end.
The Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton
Community Board has
decided to cease catering at
its meeting from next month
onwards.
The ongoing saga labelled
“sausagegate” by Central Riccarton
Residents’ Association
secretary Garth Wilson, has
been a source of contention for
more than a year.
The decision was made after
a notice of motion was put forward
by board member Mark
Peters calling for an open and
transparent discussion on the
issue.
“Simply the time of economic
strain we are in at the
council, I think it is wise we
that we remove the spending
on catering,” he said.
But the decision didn’t go
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‘Sausagegate’ comes to an end
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Our service is delivery only. We don’t buy and sell the electricity, we just deliver it
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Retailers, in turn, include this cost in their retail electricity prices. Orion’s distribution
charges and Transpower’s transmission charges together represent 36 per cent of
an average household electricity bill.
down without a fight from
board chairman Mike Mora.
“I think we have got a
responsibility as hosts to offer
manaakitangai, which is the
host’s responsibility,” he said.
Mr Mora said city council
staff who have been at work
since 8-9am sitting through
meetings “right to the bitter
end” and won’t get home until
7-8pm at night,” he said.
City councillor Anne Galloway
agreed it was important
to offer manaakitangai which
is why she suggested the board
sets up a roster and bring food
themselves.
Her idea was supported
by deputy chairman Andrei
Moore, but board member
Debbie Mora said it would
depend on whether other
members could afford it.
The motion to remove
catering was passed with
support from all members of
the board except Mr Mora.
Board member Gamal Fouda
was absent.
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Delivery price
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Transmission
proportion
Delivery price
(excl GST)
Transmission
proportion
Streetlighting connections (approx 50,332 connections)
Fixed charge $/con/day 0.1133 (3%) 0.0997 (4%)
Peak charge (peak period demand) $/kW/day 0.4292 34% 0.4120 37%
Volume charges
Weekdays (Mon to Fri, 7am to 9pm) $/kWh 0.07559 20% 0.06707 24%
Nights & weekends (Sat & Sun) $/kWh 0.01798 17% 0.01798 19%
General connections (approx 204,239 connections)
Fixed charge $/con/day 0.1500 0% 0.1500 0%
Peak charge (peak period demand) $/kW/day 0.4292 34% 0.4120 37%
Volume charges
Weekdays (Mon to Fri, 7am to 9pm) $/kWh 0.07559 20% 0.06707 24%
Nights & weekends (Sat & Sun) $/kWh 0.01798 17% 0.01798 19%
Low power factor charge $/kVAr/day 0.2000 25% 0.2000 25%
Irrigation connections (approx 1,038 connections)
Capacity charge* $/kW/day 0.4696 13% 0.4490 14%
Volume charges
Weekdays (Mon to Fri, 7am to 9pm) $/kWh 0.07559 20% 0.06707 24%
Nights & weekends (Sat & Sun) $/kWh 0.01798 17% 0.01798 19%
Rebates
Power factor correction rebate* $/kVAr/day (0.1755) 0% (0.1658) 0%
Interruptibility rebate* $/kW/day (0.0439) 0% (0.0415) 0%
* applied from 1 October to 31 March only
Major customer and embedded network connections (approx 495 connections)
Fixed charge $/con/day 10.0000 0% 10.0000 0%
Fixed charge (additional connections) $/con/day NA NA 5.0000 0%
Extra switches $/switch/day 3.6700 0% 3.2700 0%
11kV Metering equipment $/con/day 4.4500 0% 4.2600 0%
11kV Underground cabling $/km/day 3.2900 0% 3.3400 0%
11kV Overhead lines $/km/day 2.0700 0% 2.1000 0%
Transformer capacity $/kVA/day 0.0138 0% 0.0119 0%
Peak charge (control period demand) $/kVA/day 0.4148 36% 0.3955 40%
Nominated maximum demand $/kVA/day 0.1135 8% 0.1044 8%
Metered maximum demand $/kVA/day 0.0713 100% 0.0762 100%
Export credits (approx 12 connections)
0 - 30kW generation
Anytime credits (without PV), or $/kWh (0.00370) 0% (0.00300) 0%
Anytime credits (with PV), or $/kWh (0.00010) 0% (0.00010) 0%
Peak period credits (with or without PV) $/kWh (0.26260) 0% (0.21070) 0%
30 - 750kW Control period credits $/kW/day (0.0897) 0% (0.0721) 0%
plus $/kVAr/day (0.0295) 0% (0.0237) 0%
Miscellaneous
Monthly invoice and contract charge to retailers and directly $/invoice 30.00 0% 30.00 0%
contracted major customers
Failure to pay notice $/notice 50.00 0% 50.00 0%
Default and termination notice $/notice 100.00 0% 100.00 0%
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We took a family outing on Saturday
to the multi-cultural festival in Linwood
which featured a heap of music and dance
performances. Including a group which
included an audience participation section
in their repertoire.
Of course Vittoria wanted to join in and
by chance she was holding her mother’s
hand at the time. So I got to ‘guard the
pram’ and enjoy watching them dance
along to a slow
number.
Vittoria aced
it. She was in
time, followed the
moves correctly
and had a giant
smile the whole
time. She was
everything I’m not
on a dance floor.
Another hobby
she’s been developing
since she
started pre-school
is running. Lately
this now includes
starting little
VITTORIA
& Matt
Making a bid
for freedom
PLOTTING: Cozy
and warm, Vittoria
plans her next
freedom sprint.
races against her parents around the house,
complete with “riddy, stiddy, doh”. The last
part is usually yelled back at us when she’s
halfway to the finish line.
I mention this as she used her surprising
turn of speed to – literally – keep me on
my toes when we took her to Sparks later
Saturday night.
Mere minutes after setting up our picnic
blanket, young road runner set off in the
direction of the stage. I managed to keep
close behind and she was quickly thwarted
by a busy thoroughfare of people a few
metres from our camp.
The sun was starting to set in earnest and
she let us get some warm clothes on her.
Using playing with her beanie as a distraction,
she made her way to the edge of our
little camp. As soon as she saw the coast
was clear she took off, away from the stage
this time.
I managed to catch up to her at a mob
of what seemed like 14 to 16-year-olds she
seemed keen to be part of. Fortunately we
both stuck out like sore thumbs in that
group, so it was reasonably easy to repatriate
her back to camp.
Soon after returning she made another
try for the stage again, but ended up tripping
over some guy’s leg. Thank you lying
down man, you were my only hope.
Clearly, another distraction was required
before her next venture and one quickly appeared
in the form of a handful of St John
stickers. After 15 minutes of sticking and
unsticking them, she had me convinced
she wouldn’t be taking off again.
But, just as the nostalgia masterpiece that
is the theme tune to Jurrasic Park started
up, she made her final bid for freedom.
Heading away from the stage again, she
took off at top speed, luckily it was near
9pm and Vittoria’s vim finally reached its
limit. She barely fought it when I finally
caught up to her and was soon snuggled up
in my arms as the fireworks began.
•Former Star Media journalist Matt
Salmons has become a stay-athome
dad. We follow his journey
weekly
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Bugged phone calls and
big horse racing bets
ANOTHER STEP in the
long running saga of a police
undercover operation which
led to an investigation into the
harness racing industry has come
and gone.
As we reveal in The Star today,
phone conversations between
one of Canterbury’s leading
harness trainers Nigel McGrath
and a high profile Canterbury
businessman are now public.
The businessman is associated
with McGrath’s stable and the
conversations bugged by police
effectively revolve around two
horses trained by McGrath in a
race at Addington Raceway in
March, 2018.
One of the horses, Star Commander,
was driven by McGrath.
The allegation was McGrath
did not give Star Commander
every chance to win the race,
driving in a manner which
would benefit his other horse
Sheriff.
From the
editor’s desk
Barry Clarke
In the phone conversations, the
businessman, a big punter, is told
he doesn’t have to worry about
Star Commander. That was taken
as a clear steer by the police and
the Racing Integrity Unit – the
racing industry’s investigative
body – which horse the businessman
should bet on.
And that is not allowed.
Betting records showed the
businessman wagered $27,000 on
Sheriff, which won, for a return
of $37,000.
The businessman, who appears
in the district court next month
on criminal charges relating
to the police investigation, has
interim name suppression.
A criminal charge against
McGrath of race fixing relating
to the race was dropped. During
behind-the-scenes discussions
with the prosecution and
McGrath’s lawyer, it was agreed
the recordings could be used
in evidence in the subsequent
prosecution by the RIU in a
racing industry Judicial Control
Authority hearing.
That became a grey area later
when McGrath’s lawyer tried
unsuccessfully to bury the recordings
at the hearing.
McGrath pleaded guilty on the
second day of the JCA hearing
to one of two charges preferred
against him. The more serious
charge was then dropped by the
RIU and McGrath was banned
from driving for six months.
McGrath would later tell his
owners in a letter the ban was
of no consequence because he
hadn’t driven for nearly a year.
Former High Court judge
Warwick Gendall who chaired
the hearing was highly critical of
McGrath.
In his summing up he said the
industry was being put on notice
that it needed to clean its act up.
But think about this: A number
of well known drivers gave
written evidence for McGrath
saying in their expert opinions,
they could see nothing wrong
with McGrath’s drive on Star
Commander, the charge he
would later plead guilty to.
So will Gendall’s comments
have any impact at all?
- barry@starmedia.kiwi
NEWS 15
The coming week in our history
February 20, 1914: James
William Humphreys Scotland
flew a Caudron biplane from
Invercargill to Gore, completing
the first cross-country flight in
New Zealand. From Gore, he
made his way north, stopping at
Dunedin, Timaru and Christchurch.
His flight came to an
uncomfortable end on March 25
when he crash-landed on Wellington’s
Newtown Park.
February 21, 1879: An
early morning explosion rocked
the coalmine at Kaitangata,
South Otago. Debris from the
explosion and the presence
of fire damp – an explosive
mix of methane gas and oxygen
– thwarted initial rescue
attempts. By early evening, it
was clear that 34 men had been
underground and that none had
survived.
February 22, 2011: At
12.51pm a magnitude 6.3 earthquake
caused severe damage in
Christchurch and Lyttelton, killing
185 people and injuring several
thousand. The earthquake’s
epicentre was near Lyttelton.
February 23, 1904: Nearly
1 million hectares of far western
Southland and Otago was set
aside as a national reserve in
1904 and became New Zealand’s
largest national park in 1952.
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The inclusion of the Hollyford
Valley, Waitutu Forest and
Solander Island subsequently
enlarged it to 1.26 million
hectares.
February 24, 1912: The
SS Earnslaw was launched at
Lake Wakatipu. For more than
50 years afterwards it carried
freight and people to and from
remote lakeside settlements.
Affectionately known as the
‘Lady of the Lake’, the ship has
also been used for scenic cruises
since the 1970s.
February 25, 1943: A
World War 2 riot that resulted in
the deaths of 48 Japanese prisoners
of war and one guard near
Featherston. The camp opened
in 1942 to hold 800 Japanese
POWs captured in the South
Pacific. In early 1943, a group of
recently arrived prisoners staged
a sit-down strike, refusing to
work. Guards fired a warning
shot, which may have wounded
Lieutenant Adachi Toshio. The
prisoners then rose and the
guards opened fire.
February 26, 1844:
William Brewer died of wounds
received during a pistol duel
with another Wellington lawyer,
H. Ross. The duel followed
a quarrel over a case in the
Wellington County Court.
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THEATRE/ARTS 17
Performer’s dream role in dark play
• By Georgia O’Connor-
Harding
THE OPPORTUNITY to
perform in arguably one of the
most critically successful plays
of the 20th-century isn’t one that
comes along often.
That is why Amy Straker
jumped at the chance to play the
complex character of Stella Kowalski
in American playwright
Tennessee Williams’ moving
masterpiece A Streetcar Named
Desire.
The play will
open at The
Court Theatre
on Saturday. It
is famous for
its exploration
Amy Straker
of the struggle
women faced
in the 1940s to
control their future – along with
domestic brutality.
From the moment Straker saw
a low budget version of the show
nearly 17 years ago in the city, she
was drawn to the role of Stella.
But it was when she saw her
favourite actress Morgana
O’Reilly play Stella in the Silo
Theatre season of the production
in Auckland in 2017, she was
inspired to play the role.
“The stuff I am really drawn to
about her is her amazing ability
to see the good in people and to
find the light in life, I think she
is an essential part of the show,”
she said.
But Straker said Stella is also a
product of her own environment
•To book tickets to see A
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and is trapped in many ways
in how she is dependent on her
husband Stanley.
The story centres around
Blanche DuBois, played by
Claire Dougan, who arrives in
New Orleans after the fall of her
family home, desperate for a
place to stay.
Her sister Stella takes her in
but tensions flare as Stella’s husband
keeps a brooding eye on
his new sister-in-law.
Straker said it was also the
sisterly connection between
Blanche and Stella that drew her
in more than anything and Dougan
is like a big sister to her.
For a long time, Straker has
been a favourite for major productions
in the city.
Her talent has seen her perform
in numerous productions
in New Zealand, Australia and
London over the last 13 years
and is the co-creator of Cubbin
Theatre Company.
But she described taking part
in That Bloody Woman, which
debuted at the Christchurch
Arts Festival in 2015, as a “gamechanger”
in her career.
She said the show changed the
way she worked as a performer,
and afterwards she and her
partner Cameron had a baby.
“It literally changed my life,”
Straker said.
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Last year I planted red Gladiolus
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We can only assume that amongst the
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FOOD
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These eggplant curries are aubergenius
• By Ian Knott
Whether you call it
eggplant or aubergine,
this vegetarian and vegan
staple can turn any meal
into a hearty one.
Cook eggplant pieces
with fragrant spices and
red lentils for a hearty yet
healthy vegan curry
VEGAN EGGPLANT
DHANSAK CURRY
Serves 4
Ingredients
100g red lentils
1 onion, large, grated
400g tin of cherry tomatoes
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 large eggplants, cut into 3cm
chunks
2 Tbsp peanut oil
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp ground coriander
4 cardamom pods, split
4 garlic cloves, crushed
coriander a small bunch, chopped
1 tsp garam masala
rice and naan to serve
Directions
Put the lentils, onion, tomatoes,
turmeric and 1 tsp of salt in a pan
HEARTY: (Above) Vegan
eggplant dhansak curry.
(Right) Coconut and peanut
eggplant curry.
with a tomato tin full of water,
and bring to a boil. Turn down
the heat and simmer gently for
20min or until the lentils are
tender.
Meanwhile, put the eggplant
in a bowl, and toss with the oil
and some seasoning. Heat a large
frying pan then cook half the
eggplant until golden brown and
softened. Tip out on a plate and
do the next batch.
Tip all the eggplant back into
the pan and cook for a minute,
then add the spices (not the
garam masala) and cook for
2min. Stir in the garlic and cook
for a few minutes then tip in the
tomato and lentil mix, plus 200ml
of water. Simmer for 20min,
stirring regularly, then stir in the
coriander and garam masala and
cook for another 2min. Serve
with rice and naan, if you like.
This creamy coconut and
peanut eggplant curry
is vegetarian and ready
in just 30min, making it
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midweek meal
COCONUT AND PEANUT
EGGPLANT CURRY
Serves 4
Ingredients
oil for frying
2 eggplants, cut into large chunks
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
5cm ginger, finely grated
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp chilli powder
400ml coconut milk
1 Tbsp tamarind paste
1 Tbsp peanut butter
coriander, bread and rice to serve
Directions
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a pan. Cook
the eggplant in batches until
golden and soft. Add another
Tbsp of oil if you need to. Scoop
out once they are done.
Add the onion to the same pan
and cook until soft and golden.
Add the garlic and ginger and
cook for a minute. Add the spices
and cook for 2min.
Tip in the coconut milk,
tamarind and peanut butter.
Simmer gently until the peanut
butter dissolves. Add the eggplant
back and simmer for 15min. Stir
through some coriander and
serve with bread and/or rice.
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Price: Lexus RX350, $109,600
automatic.
Performance: 0-100km/h, 7.8sec
Fuel usage: 9.6l/100km
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As part of a process to rehome my wife’s
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Huge power from Lexus hybrid SUV
THE HYBRID technology that
has been so successful for Lexus,
and Toyota, has largely been
based around the four-cylinder
powertrain that first arrived in
Prius 23 years ago.
Of course, the system has been
fundamentally improved and
refined over the years but the fact
remains most manufacturers still
use four pots in the petrol part of
the equation.
One of the exceptions is Lexus
and its V6 petrol-powered RX
series hybrid. Well actually, all
of the Lexus RX range has a V6
engine but the hybrid version is
rather special.
For one you get all the benefits
of that fabulous smooth engine
and all the power it generates, as
well as the economy benefits of
the petrol/electric hybrid system.
The RX450h is the rangetopping
model in the eight-model
series, there are four non-hybrids
and four hybrids. All have recently
undergone a fairly healthy
facelift and upgrade.
I covered many of the additions
in my RX350 article in January.
However, the changes consist
mostly of a refresh around the
frontal area and the inclusion of a
bit of extra kit.
One of the new features are the
clever adaptive headlights that
dim automatically when another
car approaches at night and will
aim towards the left hand side of
the road for greater visibility.
Elsewhere, the RX450h is the
large five or seven-seat sport
utility vehicle that tempts with
its onboard space, style, elegance
and luxury.
It also has to be remembered
that the RX450h is a hybrid, you
tend to forget that, it rides and
drives much like its non-hybrid
stablemate. Sport utility vehicles
have become the car of choice
for many buyers globally, and
the RX450h is there for those
who like the idea of a luxurious
medium-to-large wagon, with the
added benefit of being environmentally-friendly.
The hybrid system is traditional
from the Toyota/Lexus manufacturing
system. The petrol engine
starts automatically when the
electric system is under load, such
as immediate acceleration or to
maintain momentum. Petrol power
also provides the generation
to keep recharging the batteries,
although there is some regeneration
available on deceleration.
The entire drive system
operates seamlessly, and in the
RX450h drive is sent to all four
wheels through continuously
variable transmission. The ratio
spread encourages economy
as well as the gearing variation
needed for sealed and off-the-seal
travel. Paddle-shift selectors will
also lock the gearing into one of
the pre-set steps.
The RX450h is a definite lure
for those who like clean and
green, and infrequent stops to fill
up at the pumps. Lexus claims
a 5.7-litre per 100km (50mpg)
combined cycle figure for the
Limited version, as evaluated.
I couldn’t get anywhere near
that, my driving style is way too
vigorous; however the fuel usage
readouts were constantly listing
around a respectable 8.1l/100km
(35mpg) with 6l/100km (47mpg)
available at a constant 100km/h.
Those familiar with V6 power
won’t be disappointed with the
hybrid RX’s performance. It is
still capable of a 7.7sec standstill
to 100km/h time and will lunge
• Price – Lexus RX450h,
$126,900
• Dimensions – Length,
4890mm; width,
1895mm; height, 1685mm
• Configuration – V6,
four-wheel-drive, 3456cc,
230kW, 335Nm, CVT
• Performance –
0-100km/h, 7.7sec
• Fuel usage – 5.6l/100km
through an overtaking manoeuvre
in 5.5sec.
That is due to the high torque
figure the hybrid system produces.
Lexus claims 335Nm (230kW),
and if you take into account that
electric power has maximum
torque from the moment it starts
to produce, the result is instant acceleration
with constant momentum
from that point on..
Recently, I’ve been making
regular expeditions to the South
Canterbury town of Fairlie, I
used the RX450h for one of those
journeys, simply because it was
an ideal car for those fabulous
roads and one which would
replicate the type of driving
many families would use a big
SUV for, it is an adept highway
cruiser and it handles the tight
and twisty challenges with much
dignity.
The RX series, as a whole,
epitomises the luxury Lexus
buying experience, it is a versatile
family wagon for the everyday
role, yet it also pleases the buyer
with its plush interior and high
level of specification.
Lexus has interesting sales
figures for the RX, not only is
it the largest selling model in
the company’s range, the hybrid
accounts for 30 per cent of RX
sales.
UPGRADES: The RX series has had a fairly healthy facelift inside and out for 2020.
LEXUS
RX450h:
Hybrid
driveline
with V6
engine.
I can see why, the two variants
I have evaluated in a short space
of time have reinforced my desire
for the Lexus product. So much
so that I tell all of those who are
interested in what I drive that I
am a Lexus owner, albeit one that
is nearing 20 years old.
That car still feels tight and
mechanically sound, given its age.
That’s the reason why I’m reluctant
to part with it, it’s one of the
cars that still feels good to drive
and has reliability and reputation
on its side.
The entire RX series carries
the pampering elements that
makes Lexus the sophisticated car
maker it has carved out a huge
reputation for.
At $126,900 (add $900 for
seven seats) the 450h tops out
the RX series, although $116,400
will get you into the hybrid RX
range.
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Lexus RX350
You can guarantee Lexus as a brand and
manufacturer won’t be si ting back resting
That is the secre to this big V6, it works
on its laurels, the company has a big focus
tirelessly low down, hauling in quick shifts
on product development and evolution.
before the revs rise unnecessarily high.
Bang on cue the RX series luxury sport That is the beauty of any V6 engine,
utility vehicle has had a refresh. It gets there is good torque flow, yet it whisks to
a raft of new electronic technologies for high revolutions freely if required – when
safety and convenience and it has had a
The RX has an economy/normal/sport
The cosmetic changes are bold and fit with selector so tha the driver can dictate how
the striking look Lexus has developed over the engine works, depending on preference.
the past few years, the enhancements also I used normal mode mostly, but did try
create even more of a luxurious feel, along the sport se ting, which is great for when
overtaking opportunities a rive. The RX wi l
lunge from 80km/h to 120km/h in around
One of the new features I found most
4.5sec, along with a standsti l to 100km/h
interesting are the adaptive headlights
which reduce brightness when oncoming
cars are detected, in that case, the direction A l of the time the engine works without
of light is also redirected towards the side sound intrusion, even when it is hauling in
of the road.
towards the red line. I guess you’d expect
that in a prestige/luxury car and it doesn’t
Elsewhere, the concept of the big RX
hasn’t been changed, there are five and
seven-seater options and the choice of Refinement within the driveline doesn’t
hybrid drivetrain, bearing in mind that a l stop there, the fu ly independent
RX models have V6 petrol power under the suspension i supple offering a high degree
bonnet and a l are four-wheel-drive.
of comfort while the steering is perfectly
I’m due to drive a hybrid model soon,
bu this evaluation focuses on the RX350 Even though it has a generous 200mm
which, as its nomenclature suggests, has of ground clearance, the RX can’t be
a quad-camshaft 3.5-litre engine. It is a considered an off-roader – put simply,
powerful unit at 221kW and 370Nm and it luxury SUVs aren’t aimed for those
drives through an eight-speed automatic conditions – the four-wheel-drive system is
there for when grip is cha lenged.
Even though it is an engine that has been I never ventured off the sealed surface, but
used widely throughout a raft of Toyota the driveline certainly enhances feel on
(and Lexus) product, it stands out for its the seal promoting secure handling when
strength, sophistication and performance, pushed into a corner.
While the RX has performance that sits we l
Lexus claims a 9.6-litre per 100km (29mpg) in the sport SUV sector, its primary role
combined cycle average. I found that easy is to transport its occupants in the Lexus
to replicate with an 1-litre (26mpg) figure style of sophistication and grace. It is a fu l
showing regularly on the fuel usage readout. five-seater with fu l leather trim, sate lite
navigation, heated and cooled seats, paddle
Dimensions: Length, 4890mm;
width, 1895mm; height, 1690mm
Configuration: V6, four-wheel-drive,
3456cc, 221kW, 370Nm, eight-speed
The evaluation car was an F-Sport model
which, as its branding would suggest, has
a few sporty type ingredients – aluminium
pedals, F-Sport badging and 20in wheels.
specification level justifies its $109,600
price tag. A base spec V6 starts the range
at just below $100k, while the seven-seat
V6 lists at $109,500. Incidenta ly, hybrid
model start from $ 16,400 and end at
$127,500.
piano within our dwe ling, we purchased
a ta lboy to house her music and other
paraphernalia. I used the RX to transport
the piece o furniture home, and that
journey highlighted the practicality big
SUVs offer, the rear seats fold down to
Even though the F-Sport model has just
two rows of seats, I can easily see how the
These are just some of the reasons why
SUVs are the biggest se ling models within
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Sunday 22 March
14km, 6km Community Fun Run Event
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TraInInG ProGraMMe
weeK SIx: Taking the next step up
This week you are going to use the fitness
you have built up in the last 5 weeks. You should now
feel comfortable with the rhythm and technique of
the jogging movement and you can maintain this for
a longer period of time (this applies especially for the
beginners group). For the intermediate group there
is a bit of pace change at the Monday and Friday run.
Remember the different training intensity zones?
Zone 1, easy: this is a pace whereby you are not too
puffed and the talk test is not even a test. At this stage
this is the zone you spent most of your time in as it will
give you some initial conditioning without the risk of
soreness or muscle strain.
Zone 2, steady: this is slightly faster than easy; it can
also be called a “firm” pace. It takes a bit more effort to
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Beginner
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Intermediate
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Jog
40 min
Easy Jog
30 min
Jog
6km 25 min
14km 60 min
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Jog with 3x5 min Z2 with
2 mins Z1 in between
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talk but you can still form sentences without having to
take an extra breath.
Zone 3, moderately hard: this is the pace where you
need that extra breath to finish your sentence. You can
still talk and jog at the same time but it becomes more
laborious so you tend to shut up and concentrate more
on your rhythm and holding your pace.
Zone 4 and 5 are for the competitive athletes only and
do not apply to the beginners or intermediate group.
In these zones the oxygen supply does not keep up
with the oxygen demand so you get really puffed to the
extent that you cannot have a conversation. This pace
interferes with the enjoyment of what you are doing
and is not necessary if your main goal is to finish the
event rather then competing.
60 min
Brisk Walk
40 min
Jog
45 min
Brisk Walk
6km 60 min
14km 75 min
(alternate 5 min light/mod)
45min
Jog (have a walk rest
at halfway if needed)
75 min
Easy Jog
40 min
Jog
6km 60min
14km 100min
(alternate 5 min light/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
Many of you will be stretching vigorously
before and/or after your training session.
You do this because others are doing it
as well. There is not much evidence that a
conventional stretching routine prevents
injury or keeps you flexible. There is no
real need for stretching unless you have
a specific problem with particular muscle
groups and you have been advised by
a physiotherapist or doctor to stretch.
The most effective form of stretching for
flexibility is yoga, but you will have to do
it on a daily basis and for a minimum of 20
minutes and for most of us it will not make
us better runners.
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JOINING FORCES: Coastal Spirit administration manager Rowena Scherrer and Linwood
rugby manager Aaron Flynn are confident of making Linfield Park work as a home for
football and rugby.
PHOTOS: GEOFF SLOAN
Football finds home
at iconic rugby ground
• By Gordon Findlater
ONE OF the city’s most iconic
rugby grounds is now the new
home for one of Christchurch’s
top football sides.
Linfield Park – the home of
Linwood Rugby – will now also
be the home of Coastal Spirit
Football Club. This winter season
the number one ground will
host both Linwood’s premier
side in the metro competition
as well as Coastal Spirit’s firstteam
in the Mainland Premier
League.
On March 1, Coastal Spirit
will become a tenant at the Linfield
Cultural Recreational
Sports Club. The agreement
came about with Coastal Spirit
needing an upgrade on their
current facilities at Cuthberts
Green, and Linfield requiring
additional revenue to maintain
their clubrooms and ground.
In recent years the No. 1 pitch
at Linfield Park has become
widely regarded as one of the
city’s best rugby turfs. Last year
Coastal’s premier side played
their home matches at English
Park due to the pitch at Cuthberts
Green not being up to the
standard they would like to play
on. Coastal Spirit football development
manager Gary Bennett
says the move to Linfield will
add more of a homely feeling to
the matches.
“English Park is great, but it
takes away the club feel. You
want to get everyone back to
your clubrooms and keep that
club feel. The other thing is that
we have to pay for English Park,”
said Bennett.
Coastal Spirit were based at
FACILITIES: Linfield Park’s number one ground and
clubrooms are widely regarded as one of the best in
Christchurch.
Linfield for four years when they
were first established from 2007.
However, the relationship didn’t
work and due to frustration over
having limited access to the clubrooms
and number one ground
they moved to Cuthberts Green.
“There are a few out there who
are still hesitant about it, but we
have to do something to spice it
up. It’s becoming the way forward.
A lot of clubs overseas do
duel sports and memberships,”
said Coastal Spirit administration
manager Rowena Scherrer.
“It was about facilities and trying
to do something to improve
our situation without spending
too much money.”
Both parties admit that in the
past football and rugby haven’t
worked well together. However,
Scherrer and Linfield/Linwood
club manager Aaron Flynn
believes the two clubs can have
the right approach to make the
relationship work.
“As long as we get things in
place and all have good communication
it will work fine,”
said Flynn.
The former Crusader says
he’s already enjoyed having
the Coastal premier men’s side
training at Linfield this month,
but will have to touch up on
some of his vocabulary before
Coastal move their office in next
month.
“I’ve already been told off. I
keep calling it soccer and they
all yell at me that it’s football,”
said Flynn.
“I’ve been down to a few football
trainings. They’re a bit small some
of them, but a couple of them are
pretty quick. They’d go good on
the wing in a rugby game.”
The No. 1 pitch at Linfield will
permanently have rugby posts
in for the winter season. For
football, goals will be placed in
front of the rugby posts meaning
it will play at a dimension of
around 95m in length. It’s
understood black lines will mark
the football pitch and white lines
mark the rugby pitch.
Barrett v Lindberg
– who can hit
a golf ball the
longest distance?
WHEN YOU come to the
realisation that a week from now
Beauden Barrett is going to be
a genuine chance at out-driving
his professional playing partner,
it’s hard to decipher if Super
Rugby or the New Zealand Open
has become the bigger laughing
stock.
Next week Barrett will be one
of the star attractions at the
New Zealand Open as a pro-am
ambassador. He has been paired
with one of the tournament’s fellow
drawcards – Swedish LPGA
Tour regular Pernilla Lindberg.
It appears after years of marketing
itself as an event featuring
former cricket and rugby players,
they’ve added yet another genius
idea which will surely get New
Zealand golf fans fizzing to get to
The Hills course in Queenstown
by pulling out the gender diversity
card.
It’s no secret that the pro-am –
which this year features the likes
of Shane Warne, Stephen Fleming,
Barrett, Sean Fitzpatrick and
Chris Harris – is a relative point
of difference. Many people seem
to get off watching some of their
sporting heroes from yesteryear
swing a golf club.
However, combining that
methodology with the sexually
diverse card seems a step to far
in combining PC madness with
PR blah blah to stupor us into
believing the country’s premier
golf event hasn’t become completely
irrelevant.
It’s also not like having an
opportunity to watch one of the
women’s game’s top players is
new to us. Golfing relevance in
this country has literally clung
onto Lydia Ko like the dweeb at
school sucking up to the popular
kid.
In a press release announcing
Lindberg’s inclusion, NZ Open
tournament director Michael
Glading said: “We live in an age
that is now more open than ever
to new ideas and innovation.”
Some kudos has to be given
to some of the thinking outside
the box due to being unable to
attract any international players
of note.
It’s also worth noting we live
in an age that allows the open
to secure one of the world’s top
rugby players during the middle
of their club season.
When Barrett moved to the
woeful Blues it should have been
a huge boost to our premier
rugby competition.
However, any hype around
the move quickly fizzled out
with Barrett taking a sabbatical
and not planning to play for
the Blues until mid-April when
the competition will be a dozen
rounds in.
The fact Barrett is being teed
up as one of the major drawcards
at the New Zealand Open while
his Blues teammates are slogging
it in South Africa is a joke for
Super Rugby.
Almost as laughable, is the
possibility Barrett may out-drive
his professional playing partner
which also gives some insight
to the state of our national
golf open. Lindberg’s average
driving distance on tour this
year is 230m. Assuming Barrett
as capable of walloping the odd
drive like many other natural
athletes, it’s a darn good chance.
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in brief
Tactix continue pre-season
against Canterbury men
The Tactix continue their preseason
with a match against
the Canterbury men’s netball
side at Cowles Stadium on
Sunday. The match is part of a
double-header event which also
sees the Mainland Beko Netball
League side play a Canterbury
men’s combined team at 1pm.
The Tactix will then face the
Canterbury men’s invitational
team at 3pm. Last week the
Tactix began their pre-season in
Queenstown with a win against
the Southern Steel and loss to
the Central Pulse.
Crosbie Nines league
tournament this weekend
The Linwood Keas will be out
to claim their fourth straight
Crosbie Nines title on Saturday.
Standing in their way are 15
other teams including many
Canterbury Rugby League
powerhouses. The annual
tournament at Crosbie Park was
first played in 2015.
Pride player named
Futsal SuperLeague MVP
Canterbury United Pride’s
Serena Patel was named
MVP at the Women’s Futsal
SuperLeague. Patel also won
the tournament’s golden boot
award after scoring nine goals
while helping the Pride finish
runners-up. The Pride went
undefeated through pool play
before falling to Auckland in
the final 3-4.
Canterbury Country earn
Hawke Cup challenge
Canterbury Country have
earned a Hawke Cup Challenge
against Hamilton next weekend
after beating Marlborough
by five wickets in their zone
final in Blenheim. Sefton pace
bowler Jed Roberts took five
for 63 from 14.5 overs to help
skittle the hosts for 186 after
Canterbury Country won an
important toss. The three-day
challenge begins February 28th
at Galloway Park in Hamilton.
Canterbury Country last
held the Hawke Cup in the
2014/2015 season.
Junior triathletes’ success
at national champs
Canterbury triathletes
had success at the national
secondary school triathlon
champs in Wanaka at the
weekend. The under-16 girls
title was won by Cashmere
High School’s Morgan
Flanaghan, while Rangiora
High School’s Quade
McLachlan won the under-16
boys race. Rangi Ruru Girls’
School’s Lily Greenwood won
the under-14 girls title by more
than a minute. In the boys
race, Art Aitken of Christ’s
College finished second. The
boys intermediate school title
was won by Olli Aitken from
Medbury School.
Hewett takes up coaching
position with Brighton
• By Gordon Findlater
NEW BRIGHTON have
pulled off a coup in their
new-look coaching team with
the appointment of former
Crusaders assistant and
Southland head coach Dave
Hewett.
The former All Blacks and
Crusaders prop will be the side’s
set-piece coach for the upcoming
premier metro season. The
opportunity came about after
the forwards coach the club
had lined up pulled out in late
January. New Brighton floated
around a few names and decided
to reach out to Hewett. Almost
to their surprise, he was keen to
help out.
Last year Hewett resigned
from his position at Southland
due to the lack of time he was
able to spend with his family in
Christchurch.
“It got to a point where I really
enjoyed the rugby and enjoyed
Invercargill, but I didn’t enjoy
being away from my family. I
did that for two years and got
back to Christchurch three times
during that six month period of
the Mitre 10 Cup. It just got to
the point where it was too much
being away from the family,” said
Hewett.
“I’ve been coaching or playing
professionally for 21 years
and I decided actually I need a
break and I want to be back in
Christchurch with my family.”
However, he says taking some
time out of coaching professionally
doesn’t mean he wants to take a
break from coaching completely.
“I was always of the opinion
Canty claim national junior touch title
• By Gordon Findlater
CANTERBURY’S under-16 boys
side created history by becoming
the province’s first team to win a
national junior title.
The side achieved the feat
in Auckland on Sunday by
defeating Manawatu 9-6 in the
final at the Bunnings Junior
National Touch Championships.
Canterbury have had plenty of
success in the past at open level.
However, the under-16 boys side
are the first junior side to show
the strong North Island sides can
be overcome.
“This is the springboard to
show those junior teams that if
you do the right things and you
prepare the right way you can
go and knock off anybody,” said
Touch Canterbury general manager
Grant Robertson.
“It’s always been seen as a
tough challenge to go up against
the North Island teams. The
boys probably didn’t have the
confidence going into it, but that
was what we quickly saw after a
that I would help out during
this time that I was having a
break whether it be with a club
or school in Christchurch, but
I didn’t want to commit to a
campaign.”
Not being able to fully commit
is something New Brighton saw
being able to work for them.
Hewett plans to work with the
premier side one training per
week, and elsewhere when he
can. The club’s rugby development
officer Andy Gibson says
it’s something that will work for
both parties.
“It’s a win-win for us because
the reality is we only need him to
look after set-piece and he’ll obviously
give advice and his view
on other things we’re doing,” said
Gibson.
Hewett does have club allegiances
in Christchurch, having
HISTORY MAKERS: Canterbury’s under-16 boys touch side
defeated Manawatu 9-6 to win the province’s first-ever national
junior title.
game or two. Suddenly they had
that belief.”
In pool play Canterbury went
undefeated with wins over
Hawke’s Bay (8-4), Auckland
(8-5), Whanganui (6-1), Te Tai
Tokerau (12-4), Waikato B (9-4),
played for Sydenham during his
career. One of his three sons currently
plays for the ‘bus drivers’
which has led to some debate at
home.
“I got cornered by my son saying
‘what are you coaching New
Brighton for’ because he’s playing
colts for Sydenham. I just said I
didn’t mind who I was helping
I just wanted to help the game
and I got asked by Brighton and
hence why I’m helping Brighton,”
said Hewett.
Another reason for the break
from professional coaching is for
Hewett to be able to spend more
time running his residential
building company Bainbridge
homes.
He says coaching professionally
again in the future is
something he would like to do if
and when the right opportunity
BALANCE: Dave
Hewett’s new role
as New Brighton’s
set-piece coach
will allow him to
stay involved with
rugby while taking
a break from the
professional ranks.
presents itself. For now though,
it will be family time mixed with
grassroots rugby occupying the
22 test All Black’s time.
“I’m just looking forward to
being involved and hoping I can
add something to the Brighton
team,” said Hewett.
“I’m still coaching and I’m still
actively developing and learning,
but just at a different level.”
Brighton have been one of
the metro competition’s biggest
achievers over the past decade.
Following the departure of long
standing coach Scott Pawson
last year they have gone about
assembling an impressive
coaching team for this year’s
premier team. Former Manawatu
assistant coach Lewis Williams
has been named as the head
coach, while Ross Martin will
coach the backs.
and a draw with Counties Manukau
(3-3). They then booked their
spot in the final with a tightly
fought 6-5 win over Waikato.
In the final Manawatu took
an early lead before Canterbury
answered back to lead 5-3 at halftime.
They then took command
of the match early in the second
half with tries to captain Isaac
Hutchinson and instrumental
playmaker Tom Ruwhiu.
“There was a lot to put the boys
under pressure, but they had a
very calm demeanour. A lot of
that is the work the coaches were
able to do in the lead up and
during the game to keep them
focused,” said Robertson.
Canterbury have sent teams to
the junior nationals since 2010.
Previously Canterbury players
played in either a South Island
or Mainland selection team. It’s
not believed any of those teams
previously won national titles.
The Canterbury under-18 girls
team also picked up a medal by
finishing third. After a 4-5 loss
to Counties Manukau in the
semi-final, they bounced back to
defeat North Harbour 4-2 in the
play-off for third.
The under-18 boys and
under-16 girls both finished
seventh. The under-16 mixed side
finished 12th.
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OUT: Crusaders coach Scott Robertson says Scott Barrett will not play in
Friday’s game against the Highlanders.
Crusaders skipper to
miss southern derby
• By Gordon Findlater
THE CRUSADERS will
be without captain Scott
Barrett for tomorrow
night’s home southern
derby against the
Highlanders
Barrett sustained a
knock to the knee in the
Crusaders 25-8 win over
the Blues at Eden Park last
week, resulting in damage
to his medial ligament.
Coach Scott Robertson
says Barrett could have
been played if it was a final.
However, he has decided to
make the decision to give
Barrett two weeks to get
right with the Crusaders
having a bye following the
Highlanders clash.
His absence means
fullback David Havili will
captain the side. A reshuffle
in the forwards sees the
experienced Luke Romano
paired with Mitchell Dunshea.
Lock/loose forward
Cullen Grace - who starts
at No 6 - and Ethan Roots
on the bench will provide
cover at lock.
“The young fellows that
have come in have stood
up. We’re looking forward
to a debut for Ethan Roots.
He’s young, he’s tough and
training really well,” said
Robertson.
Roots is the latest
debutant to get an earlyseason
call-up. Last week
Timaru youngster Grace
was impressive in his first
full 80min performance
against the Blues. “It’s obviously
pretty intense and
a step up from what I’ve
been playing, but I’m really
enjoying the challenge,”
said Grace.
The only other change to
the forwards sees Michael
Alaalatoa start at tighthead
prop and Isi Tuungafasi
comes onto the bench due
to Oliver Jager being unavailable
after sustaining
a head knock against the
Blues.
The only change in
the backs sees Leicester
Faingaanuku replace
Will Jordan on the bench.
Meanwhile, Robertson
says, depending on how
this week’s training goes,
Richie Mo’unga could be
considered for a return to
kicking duties over Havili.
The Crusaders and
Highlanders have produced
some of the best
Super Rugby matches in
recent history and there’s
no indication tomorrow
should be any different.
The Highlanders struggled
in their opening
match against the Sharks,
but battled back for an impressive
last-ditch win over
the Brumbies in Canberra
at the weekend.
“We’ve had some great
battles. We’re expecting
all that again,” said Robertson.
“They bounced back
really well with their
performance against the
Brumbies, who are so
tough to beat over there.
They stayed in the fight,
they were committed and
they probably had that
belief in them that came
out right in the end to get
a result. They’ll be buoyant
after that,” said Robertson.
The southern derby will
also be an extra-special
occasion with Crusaders
players from the past 25
years assembling for a
post-match celebration
where they will be presented
with the tohu - the
team’s new logo.
Robertson anticipates a
good showing from some
of the team’s former players
off the field. “Caleb
Ralph is there, he is always
entertaining and was
usually last man standing.
There was a few boys that
used to do the Holy Grail
in the day,” said Robertson.
Crusaders team to play
the Highlanders:
Joe Moody 1, Codie
Taylor 2, Michael
Alaalatoa 3, Luke Romano
4, Mitchell Dunshea 5,
Cullen Grace 6, Tom
Christie 7, Tom Sanders
8, Bryn Hall 9, Richie
Mo’unga 10, George Bridge
11, Jack Goodhue 12,
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Reece 14, David Havili 15.
Reserves: Andrew Makalio
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E mike@christchurchstar.co.nz
The Best Kept Secrets
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Selling Secret #1: The first impression is the
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No matter how good the interior of your home looks,
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important. You use it as a utility space for your coat and
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Selling Secret #2: Always be ready to show
Your house needs to be “show-ready” at all times – you
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envisioning their own style. If you have a little money
to spend, buy one fancy stainless steel appliance. Why
one? Because when people see one high-end appliance
they think all the rest are expensive too and it updates
the kitchen.
Selling Secret #4: Take the home out of your house
One of the most important things to do when selling
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stuff in your house, the less potential buyers can
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stuff – put it in storage. This includes family photos,
memorabilia collections and personal keepsakes.
Staging simply means arranging your furniture to best
showcase the floor plan and maximize the use of space.
Selling Secret #5: Don’t over-upgrade
Quick fixes before selling always pay off. Mammoth
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makeovers, not so much. You probably won’t get your
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that will pay off and get you top dollar. Get a new fresh
coat of paint on the walls. Clean the curtains or go buy
some inexpensive new ones. Replace door handles,
cabinet hardware, make sure closet doors are on track,
fix leaky faucets and clean the grout.
Selling Secret #6: Conceal the critters
You might think a cuddly dog would warm the hearts
of potential buyers, but you’d be wrong. Not everybody
is a dog- or cat-lover. Buyers don’t want to walk in your
home and see a bowl full of dog food, smell the kitty
litter box or have tufts of pet hair stuck to their clothes.
It will give buyers the impression that your house is not
clean. If you’re planning an open home don’t leave your
pets around.
Selling Secret #7: Play the agent field
A secret sale killer is hiring the wrong real estate agent.
Make sure you have an agent who is totally informed.
They must constantly monitor the multiple listing
service (MLS), know what properties are going on the
market and know the comps in your neighborhood. Find
an agent who embraces technology – a tech-savvy one
has many tools to get your house sold.
Selling Secret #8: Light it up
Maximize the light in your home. After location, good
light is the one thing that every buyer cites that they
want in a home. Take down the drapes, clean the
windows, change the lampshades, increase the wattage
of your light bulbs and cut the bushes outside to let
in sunshine. Do what you have to do make your house
bright and cheery – it will make it more sellable.
Selling Secret #9: Half-empty closets
Storage is something every buyer is looking for and
can never have enough of. Take half the stuff out of
your closets then neatly organize what’s left in there.
Buyers will snoop, so be sure to keep all your closets and
cabinets clean and tidy.
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551 4118
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555 1249
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COUCH. Leather 2
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Leather, very good cond.
Length 1680 x width 900.
Must sell $299. Ph Helen
0275 490048
HARNESS horse racing
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434 0910
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Maintenance. Keeping
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Free Quote. Ph. 942-4440
& 022 264 7452
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references, ph Tricia 021
024 72808
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Gardening
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GARDENING
Mature female. $18
per hour, Northcote &
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03 352 2590
MONDO GRASS Black.
Large pots full. $5. Ph
352-2590
PETE’S GARDENING
SERVICE Gardening,
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trimming, tree cutting,
good rates, no job too big
or too small, half the price
of a franchise. Compost
& wood chips for sale. Ph
027 551 4118
Health
Professionals
SPECIALISED
CANCER CARE
Lymph Drainage
Massage by Registered
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Mobile service available.
Moira McDougall 021 153
7076. HeartFire Therapy.
www.heart-fire.com
Massage
Indian Ayurvedic herbal
massage. Male & female
therapists. Ph 022 135
0177
Personals
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Trades & Services
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Painter & Decorator
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Available
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Phone John: 027 224 2831
www.dohertybuilders.co.nz
Trades & Services
ROOF
PAINTING 24/7
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027 561 4629
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CARPENTER
BUILDER
Licensed Building
Practitioner no. 100981.
All carpentry & building
repairs & maintenance.
Alterations & property
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bathroom / kitchens
replaced. Specialising in
replacement of all rotten
timber, fascia boards,
window, windowsills etc.
John Sandford, ph 329
4616, mob 027 5189 598
johnsandford2@gmail.
com
CONCRETE CUTTING
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442-2219, Fax 359-6052
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Prompt & reliable
AAA HANDYMAN
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BRICK & BLOCK ELECTRICIAN
LAYING
Available, 30 years
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or 021 853 033
BUILDER
Qualified, licensed, and
ph Brian 027 433 9548
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All types of domestic
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Ph 020 400 96143 undertaken, new housing,
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fENCING , DECKS &
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Homes, Weatherboards.
All types of fencing.
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quotes. Ph Jim 022 137
Sons Ltd Sam 027 496-
1920
9362 or Tony 027 224-
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0374
Quality timber fencing -
BUILDER. (LICENSED)
gates & repairs, ph Ryan
Exp in Decks, Bathrooms,
027 951 8892
New Housing, &
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Maintanence. Discounts
Weeding, Lawns, Hedges,
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Pruning, Garden Cleanups.
quotes.Ph 385 2930 or
Call Phil The Gardener
0274 136004
021 661 246 for your free
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Builder
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Canterbury Owned and Operated
A husband and wife team
Specializing in:
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Phone Dave 981 0278
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0800 882 772
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LANDSCAPING
General Handyman for Paving, Lawns, Irrigation,
all your maintenance Decking, Fencing.
requirements. I specialise
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Kanga & small digger
services. Check out Squire
do spouting cleans and Landscaping on facebook.
repairs and everyday home
Spouting
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maintenance. NO JOB TO
Arthur 347-8796, 027 220-
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7014 Edwin 027 220- 7154
it all, please don’t hesitate
to call me on 022 600 7738
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quote.
Decking, Fencing.
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services. Check out Squire
drippy taps, sticky doors, Landscaping on facebook.
locks, moss spraying etc. FREE QUOTES. Ph
Discount for pensioners. Arthur 347-8796, 027 220-
Ph 390 1565 or 022 5275
668
HANDYMAN
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7014 Edwin 027 220- 7154
LAWNMOWING
You Grow I Mow. Free
quotes. Ph / text Chris 021
20 yrs exp.No job too
252 1801
small.Prompt service. LAWN MOWING
On site engineering & Garden and rental property
welding a speciality. tidy ups, hedge trimming.
Reasonable rates.Free Call Glen at Bottle Lake
quotes.Ph Wayne 9813873
/0272853083
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499 7571
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OVEN CLEANING
Professional cleans
$50.00. Gift Vouchers
avail. Phone 0800 683-
6253 or 027 228-0025
PAINTING
PLASTERING
Free quotes. Int/ext &
roof painting Family run
business, work guaranteed.
Pensioner discounts. Ph
Kerin or Paul 022 191
7877 or 379-1281. Website
www.swedekiwipainting.
co.nz
PAINTER QuALIfIED
local professional, Int /
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or text Corban 027 846
5035
PAINTING
All jobs, none too small.
Free quotes Affordable
rates. Seniors discounts.
James 0220 652 637
PAINTER
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New, older homes, int ,ext.
Locals working for locals.
We stand by Canterbury.
Ph Wayne 027 274 3541 /
385 4348
PLASTERING (INT)
Experience and
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Tim 022 5380959
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PAINTING, TILING,
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Holes. Small jobs ok.
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exp . Gary 3428950 / 021
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rates. No job too small.
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service.Free quotes. Ph
Nigel 027 4136004 or 385
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various types of whiteware
appliances, some furn,
bedding, boxes etc, honest
& reliable, any area
considered, ph Chch 027
517 7001
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022
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Alister ABT Tree Services
359 3090
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or 021 043 2034
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021 164 0365
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022 197 2351
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0274314720
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cleans. Ph 020 410 67205
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Both from $70 Phone
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Brown & White Ltd.
Family owned since 2001.
Ph Paul 027 229 3534
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ESL. General English,
text preparation (OET &
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2358
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stoves, washing machines,
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Phone 980 5812 or 027
313 8156
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furniture, furs, jewellery,
tools, old photos, estate.
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349-4229
ALL whiteware wanted.
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washing machines, ovens.
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considered. Ph Dave 960-
8440, 027 66 22 116
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624 1138
COPIES of Chch Press
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between 1950 to 1970’s,
please ph 03 348 1783
MILITARIA Any
country, firearms,
uniforms, badges, medals,
memoribilia, WW2 or
earlier ph 338-9931
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saw benches, Lathes. Cash
buyer Phone 355-2045
TOOL COLLECTOR
Cash buyer wanting
Woodworking Tools,
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Braces and Planes, Levels,
Metal and Wooden Vices,
Tac Hammers, Scribes,
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400
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p/w. Ph 027 557 1616
Vehicles Wanted
WANTED Toyota Celica
1980, red, good kms,. ph
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Public Notices
March 2020 Meetings
The next meetings of the Christchurch City Council, Committees,
Subcommittees, Council Hearings Panels, and Community Boards will be
held as follows:
COUNCIL
Date Time Venue
12 9.30am Council Chamber, Level 2, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
COMMITTEES OF THE WHOLE
Date Time Committee and Venue
5 9.30am Finance and Performance Committee, Council Chamber,
Level 2, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
11 2pm Urban Development and Transport Committee,
Council Chamber, Level 2, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
25 9.30am 3 Waters Infrastructure and Environment Committee,
Council Chamber, Level 2, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
26 9.30am Sustainability and Community Resilience Committee,
Council Chamber, Level 2, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
COMMITTEES
Date Time Committee and Venue
4 9.30am Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee, Civic Offices,
53 Hereford Street
4 10.30am Christchurch Momentum Committee, Civic Offices,
53 Hereford Street
13 9am Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee, Council
Chamber, Environment Canterbury, 200 Tuam Street
17 1.30pm Audit and Risk Management Committee, Civic Offices,
53 Hereford Street
17 4pm Banks Peninsula Water Management Zone Committee,
Akaroa Sports Complex, 28 Rue Jolie, Akaroa
26 6pm Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone
Committee, Te Hapua: Hao Lounge, 341 Halswell Road,
Halswell
SUBCOMMITTEES
Date Time Subcommittee and Venue
26 9.30am Road Closure Subcommittee, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
COUNCIL HEARINGS PANELS
Date Time Venue
30 9.30am Board Room, Cnr Beresford and Union Streets, New Brighton
COMMUNITY BOARDS
Date Time Board and Venue
2 10am Banks Peninsula Community Board, Lyttelton Community
Board Room, 25 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton
2 3.30pm Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board,
Linwood Board Room, 180 Smith Street, Woolston
2 4.30pm Coastal-Burwood Community Board, Board Room,
Cnr Beresford and Union Streets, New Brighton
2 4.30pm Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board,
Fendalton Service Centre Board Room,
Cnr Jeffreys and Clyde Roads, Fendalton
3 4pm Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board, Rārākau:
Riccarton Centre, 199 Clarence Street, Riccarton
3 5pm Spreydon-Cashmere Community Board, Meeting Room,
Cashmere Presbyterian Church, 2 Macmillan Avenue,
Cashmere
6 9.15am Papanui-Innes Community Board, Papanui Service Centre
Board Room, Cnr Langdons Road and Restell Street, Papanui
16 10am Banks Peninsula Community Board, Akaroa Board Room,
78 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa
16 4.30pm Coastal-Burwood Community Board, Board Room,
Cnr Beresford and Union Streets, New Brighton
16 4.30pm Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board,
Fendalton Service Centre Board Room,
Cnr Jeffreys and Clyde Roads, Fendalton
17 8am Spreydon-Cashmere Community Board, Board Room,
Beckenham Service Centre, 66 Colombo Street, Beckenham
17 4pm Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board, Rārākau:
Riccarton Centre, 199 Clarence Street, Riccarton
18 9am Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board,
Linwood Board Room, 180 Smith Street, Woolston
20 9.15am Papanui-Innes Community Board, Papanui Service Centre
Board Room, Cnr Langdons Road and Restell Street, Papanui
27 9am Coastal-Burwood and Papanui-Innes Community Boards,
Papanui Service Centre Board Room, Cnr Langdons Road
and Restell Street, Papanui
30 3.30pm Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board,
Linwood Board Room, 180 Smith Street, Woolston
31 4pm Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board, Rārākau:
Riccarton Centre, 199 Clarence Street, Riccarton
COMMUNITY BOARD COMMITTEES
Date Time Committee and Venue
16 5.30pm Duvauchelle Reserves Management Committee,
Duvauchelle Community Centre,
6039 Christchurch Akaroa Road, Duvauchelle
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Woolston Risk Management
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accordionist, Pete Shaw, the duo present
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118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn,
Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150
www.racecoursehotel.co.nz
12 BAR, 342 St Asaph St: Christchurch’s
NEW smoking hot BLUES BAR. Friday 7pm -
lLil’ Chuck; 10.30pm - The House Destroyers.
Saturday 7pm - Bobby Lee; 9.30pm - Penny
Blues.
A ROLLING STONE, 579 Colombo St:
Thursday 7pm - Quiz. Friday 9pm - Red, Hot
& Blues feat. John Sanchez-Lloyd, South Street
Trio, Lowdown, & Wolf Belly. Sunday 3pm -
Country Legends feat. Clark Reid & Phil
Doublet. Wednesday - Traditional Irish Music
Session. Monday 7pm - Quiz Night.
BANKS PENINSULA FESTIVAL, Orton
Bradley Park, Charteris Bay: Saturday
11am - Adam McGrath (The Eastern); Amiria
Grenell; Lindon Puffin; Adam Hattaway & the
Haunters (duo), Candice Milner Music, Esther
Swift.
CASHMERE CLUB, 50 Colombo St:
Thursday 7pm - Cashmere Ukulele Group. All
welcome.
CHRISTCHURCH CASINO, Victoria
St: Thursday 8pm - Lino. Friday 6pm - Eddie
Simon; 9.15pm - Peter Cairns. Saturday 7pm -
Natalie Elms; 10.15pm - Marcel. Sunday
5.30pm - Lonesome Sue.
CHRISTCHURCH TOWN HALL,
Kilmore St: 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
10 May - Bravo Amici. 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.
ELECTRIC AVENUE MUSIC
FESTIVAL, North Hagley Park, Park
Tce: Saturday 11am - 11pm, ticketed.
GBC, Garden Hotel, 110 Marshland
Rd: Saturday 5.30pm - Rhonda Campbell duo.
Sat 29 Feb - DnD Duo (Jojo & Mark).
GOOD HABITS. Darkroom, 336 St
Asaph St: Thursday 7.30pm - UK
cello/accordion duo Good Habits with support
Katie Thompson, ticketed.
HORNBY WMC, 17 Carmen Rd,
Hornby: Saturday 7.30pm - Th’ Art of Cheese.
Sunday 1.30pm - Annette’s Heart of the
Country, $6 entry.
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.
LITTLE WALK, Space Academy, 371
St Asaph St: Saturday 8pm - Little Walk EP
Release Party (locals Nicki, Giovanni, Mike,
Vlad, Mark, & Stewie playing blues, rock, soul ,
funk, jazz inspired originals), $10 entry.
RACECOURSE HOTEL, 118
Racecourse Rd, Sockburn: Sunday 6pm
- Lance Kiwi Karaoke.
RICHMOND CLUB, 75 London St:
Friday 7pm - New Tricks. Saturday 7pm -
AMPT. Sunday 3pm - Shannon Cooper-
Garland.
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.
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
- Rocky Road. 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 LOOK OF LOVE, The Piano, 156
Armagh St: Saturday 21st & Saturday 28th
March, 2pm & 7.30pm - Join award-winning
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 - X-Files. Saturday
9.30pm - The Meaniez. Tuesday 7pm - Quiz
Night. Wednesday 7.30pm - Karaoke with
Lance Kiwi.
THE PAPANUI CLUB, 310 Sawyers
Arms Rd: Sunday 3pm - Lindon Puffin.
WOOLSTON CLUB, 43 Hargood St:
Saturday 7.30pm - The Bottlejacks.
WUNDERBAR, LYTTELTON: Friday 9pm
- Rockacowblues (Noel Coutts, Stig, Eldred,
Dean Hetherington), ticketed. Saturday 8pm -
Honey Moth, Bad Llamas, Gearloose, $10 at
door. Tuesday 7.30pm - Open Mic.
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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,
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SATURDAY 29 FEBRUARY
Part Two
TICKETS $20
AT THE CLUB
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What’s On @ Woolston
SATURDAY 7.30PM
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SATURDAY 29 FEBRUARY
Stand Up
Comedy Night
TICKETS $10
SATURDAY 29-FEB-20
Absolut
43 Hargood St, Woolston. Ph 03 389 7039
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Wednesday - Sunday from 5pm
Woolston Weeklies
TUE: STEAK, EGG, CHIPS
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WED: HALF PRICE RIBS $10
THU: 2-4-1 PIZZA
FRI: KIDS DINE FREE
FRI:
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SLAW & GRAVY for $28
WEDS-SUN: BUFFET ROAST
TWO COURSE $20
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TUESDAY 12.45PM
WEDNESDAY 7PM
THURSDAY 7.30PM
FRIDAY 7.30PM
SATURDAY 12.30PM
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What s On
AT THE
CLUBS NEW ZEALAND WARMLY WELCOME MEMBERS,
THEIR GUESTS AND AFFILIATE CLUB MEMBERS.
Cashmere Club
50 Colombo Street
cashmereclub.co.nz
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HA PPY
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E: cashmere@
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MEMBERS’ CASH DRAW
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Redraw 6.15pm FRIDAY : $2000
IF NOT WON, THERE WILL BE
4 DRAWS OF $500
AT 6.30PM. MEMBERS MUST BE PRESENT.
REGISTER AT THE BAR.
EXTENDED HAPPY HOUR
FRIDAY 5-7PM
SUPER RUGBY
LIVE & KICKING ON OUR BIG SCREENS
FRIDAY 7.05PM:
CRUSADERS v HIGHLANDERS
SATURDAY 7.05PM: CHIEFS v BRUMBIES
followed by REDS v SUNWOLVES
LIVE MUSIC THIS FRIDAY
21st February, from 5-8PM
Neville Wilkins
& the Viscounts
Christchurch RSA | 74 Armagh Street
FREE, NO COVER CHARGE
MEMBERS, GUESTS & AFFILIATE CLUB MEMBERS ALL WELCOME
FRIDAYS from 7pm
RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT
OPEN TUESDAY - SATURDAY
LUNCH FROM 11.30AM.
DINNER FROM 5.30PM
EXCITING
NEW MENU
FUN
H O U S I
E
$4 PER CARD.
35 GAMES.
CASH PRIZES.
RAFFLES.
ALL WELCOME.
SUNDAY KIDSEAT
*FREE
BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED
*under 12 when accompanied
by an adult dining
WHAT’S ON
AT THE
RICHMOND
CLUB
CRUSADERS v
HIGHLANDERS
ON THE BIG SCREEN
FROM 7.05PM
FRIDAY
21
7-11PM
NEW TRICKS
AMPT
SATURDAY
22
7-11PM
SUNDAY
23
11.30AM
RICHMOND
CLUB PICNIC
RICHMOND PARK
WOODCHEST AVE ENTRANCE
GATES OPEN AT 10.30AM
SUNDAY
23
3-6PM
SHANNON
• Open daily from 11am
• BISTRO Lunch/Dinner
• TAB & Gaming
• Courtesy Van
75 London St
PH 03 389 5778
www.rwmc.co.nz
CLUBS NEW ZEALAND WARMLY WELCOME MEMBERS, THEIR GUESTS AND AFFILIATE CLUB MEMBERS.
36 The Star Thursday February 20 2020
NOW OR NEVER!
ALL OUTDOOR
FURTHER REDUCED
the look?
GET IT WITH
ONLY WHILE
STOCKS LAST!
Credit criteria, exclusions,
fees, terms & conditions apply.
SAVE $ 950
Fox Corner Suite
WAS $2649
NOW
$
1699
24 MONTHS INTEREST FREE
NOW
$
450
Capri
Single Seater
WAS $729
Porto Round Dining
Table
WAS $719
NOW
$
2595
Barcelona
5 Piece Lounge/Low
Dining Set
WAS $4695
Blossum
NOW
$
95
Pair with Outdoor
Dining Chairs to
complete the look!
NOW
$
449
SAVE $ 2100
+ MORE DEALS IN STORE!
Brix Queen Bed
WAS $759
NOW
$
499
Oakland 9 Piece
Dining Set
WAS $2959
NOW
$
2479
ON SALE
ON SALE
ON SALE
Courtney
MORE SAVINGS IN STORE. OUTDOOR CLEARANCE SALE ENDS 2.3.20.
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 2/3/20.
Sale excludes Manchester and Accessories.
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CHRISTCHURCH
BLITZ
DEALS TO END THE SEASON WITH A BANG
50”
LiMiTeD
StOcK
50” 4K UHD
Smart TV
50NU7090 9052401
less
than
Now
$ 799
$10
per
week
for 24 months
on Interest Free*
UP TO
30% OFF
Fans
60 % off * 1
Selected
Beds
END OF SEASON
CLEAROUT
25
20-
%
selected BBQs
off * 1
WhIlE
StOcKs
LaSt
332L Top Mount
Fridge with Door
Cooling+
GT-332SDC 9058437
less
than
SuPeR
PrIcE
Save Now
$ 899
$11
$ 8640
per
week
for 24 months
on Interest Free*
40 % off * 1
10 % off * 1
Apple
Lounge Suites
24 months
interest free
on everything $499 & over *
50 months
interest free
on furniture & beds $999 & over *
550 Colombo Street &
Northwood Supa Centa,
CHRISTCHURCH
life made easy
All offers in this mailer are valid Wednesday 12th until Tuesday 25th February 2020, while stocks last or unless otherwise stated. *Exclusions, fees, terms & conditions apply. See in-store, visit smithscity.co.nz/interest-free or go to back page for details.
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RIDICULOUS PRICE DROP
ON OUTDOOR FURNITURE
aRrAnGe
tO sUiT YoUr
sPaCe aNd
cOmFoRt
Candiz 5 Seater Outdoor Lounge Suite 9057872 Accessories not included.
AT LEAST
40% OFF
2
YEAR
FRAME
WARRANTY^
Now
$ 998
less
$ per week for
than 11 24 months
on Interest Free*
Colombus 3 Piece Modular Outdoor Setting 9057872 Accessories not included.
THESE LOUNGE SUITES
2
YEAR
FRAME
WARRANTY^
Now
$ 498
less
$ per week for
than 11 52 weeks
on EasyCard* 2
THAT’S
50%
OFF
$ 1499
5
YEAR
FRAME
WARRANTY^
Euro Fabric Electric
Recliner Sofa
9060434 | 9060435
cOmFoRt
mAdE eAsY
wItH eLeCtRiC
rEcLiNeRs!
2 Seater
$ 1199
Save
$ 800
less
$ per week for
than 7 50 months
on Interest Free*
3 Seater
$ 1379
Save
$ 920
less
$ per week for
than 8 50 months
on Interest Free*
Accessories not included.
Turin 5 Seater Lounge Suite 9060174
5
YEAR
FRAME
WARRANTY^
Save
$ 1500
less
$ per week for
than 9 50 months
on Interest Free*
THAT’S
50%
OFF
5
YEAR
FRAME
WARRANTY^
Turin Fabric Left Chaise Lounge Suite - Grey 9060340
AvAiLaBlE
iN lEfT oR
rIgHt hAnD
cHaIsE!
$ 1499
Save
$ 1500
less
$ per week for
than 9 50 months
on Interest Free*
Accessories not included.
Geona 5 Seater Lounge Suite 9060294
5
YEAR
FRAME
WARRANTY^
$ 1799
Save
$ 1200
less
$ per week for
than 10 50 months
on Interest Free*
Not all products or product colours in this catalogue are available in all stores but are available online and for order. Please call us on 0800 764 847 to check for availability at your local store.
2
Don’t shop anywhere else. Find a lower price and WE’LL MATCH IT! Talk to us in-store or request a price match online *3
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1
YEAR
WARRANTY^
1
YEAR
WARRANTY^
rEtRo
lOoK
Accessories not included.
Cadell 7 Piece Dining Suite 9060153
Now
$ 999
less
$ per week for
than 6 50 months
on Interest Free*
Orbit 4 Piece Bedroom Suite 9058956
Accessories & mattress not included.
1
YEAR
WARRANTY^
Now
$ 1999
less
$ per week for
than 11 50 months
on Interest Free*
White Oak
Bookcase
9033469
Now
$ 398
less
$ per week for
than 9 52 weeks
on EasyCard* 2
FOUR
RECLINERS!
THAT’S
50%
OFF
5
YEAR
FRAME
WARRANTY^
5
YEAR
FRAME
WARRANTY^
$ 1999
3 Seater
$ 2399
Save
$ 2000
Save
$ 1600
Brooklyn Fabric 5 Seater Lounge Suite - Wrangler 9060401
less
$ per week for
than 11 50 months
on Interest Free*
Malta Leather Electric Recliner Sofa - Midnight
9060432
less
$ per week for
than 1350 months
on Interest Free*
THAT’S
50%
OFF
5
YEAR
FRAME
WARRANTY^
5
YEAR
FRAME
WARRANTY^
$ 2399
$ 3499
Save
$ 2400
Save
$ 2500
Accessories not included.
Naxos Leather 5 Seater Lounge Suite 9060428
less
$ per week for
than 1350 months
on Interest Free*
Rhode Leather 5 Seater Lounge Suite 9060406
less
$ per week for
than 1850 months
on Interest Free*
Not all products or product colours in this catalogue are available in all stores but are available online and for order. Please call us on 0800 764 847 to check for availability at your local store.
SHOP YOUR WAY Delivered to your door or pick up in-store
smithscity.co.nz
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40 The Star Thursday February 20 2020
7.5kg Front
Load Washing
Machine
WW75J4213IW
55”
QLED
WhIlE
StOcKs
LaSt
55”
9026624
WhIlE
StOcKs
LaSt
Now
$ 699
less
$ per week for
than 9 24 months
on Interest Free*
OuR
LoWeSt
AdVeRtIsEd
PrIcE
55” 4K Smart Quantum QLED TV Q60
9057549
Now
$ 1696
less
$ per week for
than 18 24 months
on Interest Free*
55”4K Smart UHD TV
TH-55FX600Z 9049160
Now
$ 1078
less
$ per week for
than 1224 months
on Interest Free*
8.5kg
BubbleWash
Front Load
Washing Machine
WW85J54E0IW 9050216
Right On
$ 899
less
$ per week for
than 1124 months
on Interest Free*
BUY ONE , GET ONE
FREE
**
WhIlE
StOcKs
LaSt
60”
Now
$ 1288
60” 4K Smart UHD TV UM7150 9061860
less
$ per week for
than 14 24 months
on Interest Free*
15 Place Setting
Dishwasher
HDW15V2S1 9059330
The Infuser
Coffee Machine
BES840BSS
8081606
Limit one per customer.
The 3X Bluicer
Blender & Juicer
BJB615SHY
9060475
Salt & Pepper
Mills - Copper
RHPK4000SPR
9049074
Now
$ 749
less
$ per week for
than 1024 months
on Interest Free*
Now Only
$ 399
less
$ per week for
than 9 52 weeks
on EasyCard* 2
Now Only
$ 359
less
$ per week for
than 8 52 weeks
on EasyCard* 2
Also available in silver.
$ 39
Save
$ 60
+
Plus, grab yourself a bargain at our Outlet Store!
Check out our showroom today at 99 Ferry Road, Christchurch
12EASY PAYMENTS
NO INTEREST & NO FEES
FOR CLEARANCE LINES PURCHASED $ 500 & OVER ON A
12 MONTH PERIOD OR PAY WEEKLY OVER 52 WEEKS!* 5
life made easy
Not all products or product colours in this catalogue are available in all stores but are available online and for order. Please call us on 0800 764 847 to check for availability at your local store. All offers in this ad are valid until Tuesday 25th February 2020, while
stocks last or unless otherwise stated. *Selected computers, game consoles, gift cards, clearance items and some promotional items are not available in conjunction with interest free offers. Flooring available on a maximum of 18 months interest free. Exclusions,
fees, terms, conditions and credit criteria apply. Available in-store only. Equal instalment amounts include one-off booking fee of $45.00, annual fees of $45.00 p.a., and security registration fee of $8.05, and exclude insurance. Current interest rate of 23.95% applies
to any unpaid balance after expiry of (any) interest free period. See in-store or visit smithscity.co.nz for details. *1 Discount is off our full retail price and not in conjunction with any other offer. *2Weekly equal instalments are based on a 52 week finance period
commencing 7 days from the date charged. We recommend setting up an Automatic Payment authority to avoid missed payments and additional interest charges. Available in-store and online. Current interest rate of 23.95% applies. There are no set-up, annual,
or account maintenance fees – a $19 notification fee may apply in circumstances of default. Terms, conditions, and credit criteria apply. See in-store or visit www.smithscity.co.nz/easycard for more details or to apply for your EasyCard. *3 See smithscity.co.nz/
price-promise for full price promise terms and conditions. ** Buy any two qualifying items and get the second item free. Second item must be of equal or lesser value than the first item. Applies to qualifying products purchased at the same time within a single transaction.
Subject to availability. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Limits and other exclusions may apply, ask in-store for details. Personal shoppers only, trade not supplied. ^For full warranty terms and conditions visit smithscity.co.nz/terms-conditions.
*4 Terms, conditions, and credit criteria apply. There are no set-up, annual, or account maintenance fees – a notification fee of $19 may be charged in circumstances of default. Ask in-store for details. *5 Terms, conditions, and credit criteria apply. There are no set-up, annual, or account
maintenance fees – a notification fee of $19 may be charged in circumstances of default. Ask in-store for details. Outlet Store items are over stocked, end of line, scratch & dent, ex display, ex repair items and more. f
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