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4 Thursday August 6 2020 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz NOR’WEST NEWS News Village green project back on track • By Bea Gooding COVID-19 may have slowed progress down at the Bishopdale Village Green project, but in spite of the delays its organisers are working hard to ensure its completion by the end of this year. The Bishopdale Beautification Project group jumped back into action once the lockdown ended and have since installed the concrete work required to house picnic tables and wooden seating. The open space was in dire need of a facelift and now consisted of a colourful footpath, mural, water fountain and the planting of cherry blossom trees – all of which were completed last year. Bill Greenwood, of Enliven Bishopdale, said the project had been in the works for nearly two years and that community spirits remained high in spite of the pandemic putting a spanner in the works. “It’s been brilliant fun working with the community on such a great project,” he said. A large, concrete chequerboard to play draughts or chess will be constructed, along with a hopscotch court, in the coming weeks. The chequerboard also doubled as a storytelling area for children once bench seating was installed. The project was supported by the city council and the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board, but it was run by the Bishopdale Community Trust and the Enliven Bishopdale Group. The community board also granted $10,000 for community groups to use to make improvements to the Bishopdale Village Mall and will be shared across a number of projects at the site. Once completed, Greenwood said the village green would be an important community asset and hub as it will be utilised by PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN many groups, such as the nearby YMCA and the Bishopdale Library and Community Centre. He was grateful for how other businesses stepped up and contributed to the cause such as the donation of picnic tables from the Bishopdale Menzshed and concrete work by Allied Concrete. PROGRESS: Chris Coles (left), of the Bishopdale Community Trust, and Clare Whatmough, of the Bishopdale Centre Association, are part of the team responsible for the revitalisation of the village green. Above (from left) – Dave Barker, Bill Greenwood, Dave James and Lindsay Dell helping pour concrete at the site. “We’ve been working with the community to get added value by having local sponsorship,” he said. “We’ve so far had great support from local businesses; Allied Concrete has been phenomenal.” The Bishopdale Village Green is due to completed in November. Sadly we are closing the doors at PaperPlus Bush Inn store, which means everything has to go. Keep up to date with our Facebook page for our incredible closing down deals. *Closing down sale excludes Lotto, Gift Cards, NZ Post Products, Magazines and any other Agency Items. Discount not valid in conjunction with any other offer. ONLY REDEEMABLE AT PAPER PLUS BUSH INN. We're Closing We're Closing Down! Down! Everything must go by end of October. Follow us on Facebook @Paper Plus Bush Inn 25% OFF ALL BOOKS TOUCHSTONE HOMES explore a new way of living
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday August 6 2020 5 News Dangerous intersection to get traffic lights sooner • From page 1 “This is something that this community has been asking for decades. I don’t think it is an unreasonable request, children should be able to walk to school and have a safe way to get across the road. “It is not safe for children to get to school like this, but these lights will make it safer,” Keown said. Breens Intermediate principal Nikki Clarke said the intersection had been an issue for the community for a long time, especially since the traffic flowing through it had increased post-earthquake. “Anything we can do to get that intersection functioning in a safer fashion would be a good thing for our community,” she said. Said Harewood School principal Julie Greenwood: “Anything that enhances the safety of our students and slows traffic down on Harewood Rd is a positive.” The intersection does not feature in the city council’s MARK ARNEIL CONGESTION: The local community has advocated for traffic lights at the infamous Harewood-Gardiners-Breens Rds intersection since the 1990s. 100 most dangerous intersections. However, this has not stopped the local community advocating for traffic lights at the infamous intersection since the 1990s. Last year, 1085 people made submissions on the traffic lights with 80 per cent in support of them, this was more than the 1063 submissions made on the proposed $10 million grant for Christ Church Candidate, Christchurch Central Resident of St.Albans, 58 and married with three children. Accomplished hospitality and recreation & events manager, with global experience running large complex operations in both the private and public sectors. Former owner of a successful hospitality & leisure consulting business. Cathedral in 2017. In spite of the clear community consensus, the installation of the lights has been labelled the least safe option out of the three put forward by city council staff. Staff recommended changes to the configuration of the intersection along with a signalised pedestrian crossing to alleviate some of the concerns held by the community. I am standing for NZ First because: •On my return after working overseas five years ago, I was struck by the inequality and a new class of working poor finding it hard to make ends meet let alone owning a home, the deterioration of public services, and a lack of investment in infrastructure to keep pace with unfettered population growth. •I was also appalled by National’s obsession with a low wage workforce instead of training young people - putting profit before people and the environment, their lack of compassion towards the elderly and other vulnerable groups, and their relentless sales of land, state houses, and primary businesses to foreign interests. My Priorities: •A more egalitarian, inclusive and just society in which everyone can provide for their families with well-paying jobs and affordable housing without being burdened with a lifetime of debt. •Environmental, economic and sovereign rights vigorously protected. •New Zealand as a responsible Pacific leader and protector. •Accessible and high quality health care. •Future generations able receive education and training well matched to their potential. •More government investment in infrastructure needs, research and development, and job rich sustainable industries. •Implementing the Provincial Growth Fund to boost regional economies. •Strong border security with all returnees paying their fair share. •An immigration policy strictly targeted to genuine labour and skills shortages. •Always looking after the elderly and all vulnerable groups. Authorised by E Witehira 251E Rawhiti Road, Hikurangi, Auckland. Bishopdale Pharmacy Warfarin and INR Testing Service INR Tests at Your Local Pharmacy Our patients tell us that they prefer to have their INR tests done at their local pharmacy as it saves them the wait times at a hospital or doctor’s rooms. A test at the pharmacy takes just 5-10 minutes. Did you know that we offer an anticoagulation monitoring service to help you better understand and manage your Warfarin medicine here in the pharmacy? Warfarin is the most commonly used oral anticoagulant in New Zealand. Its successful use requires monitoring using a blood clotting test also known as a INR (International Normalised Ratio) test. The pharmacy-based Warfarin service called The Community Pharmacy Anti-Coagulation Management Service (CPAMS) is available in select pharmacies throughout New Zealand. Bishopdale Unichem is one of those pharmacies. Your Local Pharmacy What is an INR test? An INR test measures the time it takes for your blood to clot. It is used to monitor blood-thinning medicines, such as Warfarin. The test consists of a pin prick of blood from your finger. The blood sample will be processed through a machine that will provide you with instant results. Your pharmacist will be able to adjust your Warfarin dosage accordingly on the day. Our pharmacists will update your GP with your INR level results. Why do I need a test? Patients that are prescribed Warfarin will need regular INR tests to make sure their prescription continues to work for them. This may be once a month, or more frequently if your INR levels tend to fluctuate. When should I get a test? Your test frequency will be determined by your pharmacist or GP. If referred by a GP, your test will be free. Our experienced pharmacists make the INR test quick, easy and painless so come and talk with us about how to register for this service at Bishopdale Unichem. 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