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2 Thursday October 22 2020 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Bea Gooding Ph: 021 911 576 bea.gooding@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Monique Maynard Ph: 021 372 481 monique.maynard@starmedia.kiwi Your local community news delivered to 28,748 homes within The Star each week. Harewood • Burnside • Bishopdale • Bryndwr Fendalton • Merivale • St Albans • Mairehau Papanui • Casebrook • Redwood • Styx Mill Regents Park • Northwood • Belfast • Strowan what’s on this week Wā Pēpi: Babytimes Thursday, 10.30-11am Shirley and Fendalton libraries Encourage learning through language. Babytimes is an interactive programme including music, movement, rhymes and a story. Recommended for under two-year-olds. No bookings required. Citizens Advice Bureau Thursday, 11am-5pm, Friday, 11am- 5pm, Monday, 11am-5pm, Tuesday, 2-5pm, Wednesday, 11am-5pm Fendalton Library Citizens Advice Bureau provides free and confidential advice. They take the time to listen and equip you with the information, options and support that fit your needs. Phone 351 7804 for more information. Open Studio Friday, 10am-noon Tūranga Go along and discover more about audio and video production at the library’s studio. No experience necessary. Suitable for all ages. Card Club Friday, 1.30-3.30pm Shirley Library This weekly card club will be held every Friday. Go along and join the fun. Free, no bookings required. Mah-jong Group Saturday, 1-3.30pm, at Shirley, Fantastic Fun Friday, Friday, 3.30-4.30, Bishopdale Library. Go along to the fun sessions using technology, craft and more. Runs every second Friday. Free, no bookings required. Monday, 1-4pm, at Papanui Shirley and Papanui libraries Go along to the free event if you are interested in playing or learning about Mah-jong. JP Clinic Saturday, 10am-noon, at Fendalton, Tuesday, 10am-1pm, at Shirley and Papanui, Wednesday, 10am-1pm, at Bishopdale Bishopdale, Fendalton and Shirley libraries A justice of the peace will be available to witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations, as well as sign citizenship or rates rebates applications. Reading to Dogs Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm Shirley Library A relaxed, non-threatening event NOR’WEST NEWS designed to encourage children to practice reading skills and develop a love for reading. Registration required. Phone 941 7923 to register. GenConnect Tuesday, 12.15-12.45pm Papanui Library If you have questions about your smartphone or tablet, ask an expert for advice. Free, no bookings required. Scrabble Club Wednesday, 1.30-3.30pm Shirley Library Play Scrabble with a friendly group. All materials supplied. Head along when you can. Free, no bookings required. Not-for-profit organisations can send their What’s On listings to norwest@starmedia.kiwi HEAT PUMP SALE NOW ON! Amazin’ Spring Specials!! 90% SubSidy Warmer KiWi HomeS Programme *Eligibility criteria apply • We will offer you the best quality brands and option of heat pump for your home/business • Providing Heat Pump solutions for over 18 years to Cantabrians • We personally guarantee all our products & installs for 5 years (providing annual maintenance has been completed) Phone us today for your free consultation & quote 41A SHAKESPEARE RD, WALTHAM PHONE 03 366 0525 www.enviromaster.co.nz “A local team for local people” New Releases at great prices! Ph: 03 359 8207 E: bishopdalepostshop@gmail.com Bishopdale Village Mall Plenty of free parking! $ 37 million in total written sales for September Our results & our care have allowed us to deliver extraordinary sales for our clients. It is a MUST to contact us! Brendan Hart Cameron Bailey Catherine Aitken Harrison Hopman LICENSED SALES CONSULTANTS REAA 2008 P 027 555 7079 or 03 352 6166 E cameron.bailey@harcourtsgold.co.nz cameronbailey.harcourts.co.nz No.1 Harcourts Consultant Christchurch 2012-2020 No.1 Harcourts Consultant New Zealand 2017-2020 No.1 Harcourts Consultant Internationally 2017-2020
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday October 22 2020 3 News Residents concerned over future of lodge • By Sally Murphy RESIDENTS IN Papanui’s Erica St say a boarding house for 75 people would change the dynamic of the community. Erica Lodge Ltd has applied for resource consent from the city council to convert an existing rest home on the street into a boarding house. But those who live nearby are concerned the transformation will bring a lot more cars and a different demographic to the street. The lodge owner, Greg Nell, he understood why residents have concerns, but they would not be realised. “We run boarding houses in Auckland and one in Hamilton so this isn’t new for us,” he said. “We don’t accept everybody and anybody, we have measures in place to ensure we have the right tenants.” Nine residents are giving submissions at a Resource Management Act hearing panel over the application. A decision on the outcome of the hearing is expected by early November. Neil said the boarding house he runs in Hamilton shared a driveway with two houses – christmas hamper Baking fresh eachday since 1986 only $55 Order now! OPEN 7 DAYS - 34 on site car parks! Corner of Innes Rd & Cranford St, St Albans Phone 03 355 6921 | /kiddscakes Order online at www.kiddscakes.co.nz both of which have never had a problem. “They’ve actually written letters in support of our application, we’ve never had opposition like this before.” Nell said he was happy to show anyone with concerns around the property. Grant Buchanan has lived behind the rest home for six years, a reserve separates the two properties. He said he was not able to make a submission on the resource consent as the council did ‘CEREC’ & cosmetic dentistry Wisdom tooth removal Painless, high quality dentistry Sedation dentistry Experienced, conscientious team Experienced hygienists OPEN SATURDAYS 355 9380 144 Cranford Street www.stalbansdentalcentre.co.nz not deem him “affected”. “The community is really concerned so we’ve all got together to try and take action.” Buchanan said when the property was run as a rest home it could hold about 57 people. He wants the council to restrict the number of residents to 36. “There are 36 rooms on the property with ensuites so we think 36 residents is a better number. “This is a low-density housing area so the boarding house needs to match that – a boarding house CONCERN: Former Wendover Retirement Village complex on Erica St. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN with 75 people would be better suited in a high-density housing area like the central city.” To go from 57 residents who didn’t have cars to 75 younger people was a complete change of use of the property, Buchanan said. “We had no problems with the elderly residents, they were quiet, lived mainly inside the facility and were nice to interact with.” He said the impact on the community would change. “We estimate that with 75 The revolution in heat pumps is here now! The Fujitsu e3series The brilliant heat pumps from Fujitsu e1 : efficiency e2 : environment e3 : economy FREE consultation from your local Accredited Heat Pump Expert Phone today: 03 381 6950 INSERT DEALER DETAILS HERE people there could be upwards of 50 cars, most of which will be parked in the street.” Buchanan said Nell comparing the lodge in Christchurch to the other ones he runs was not fair. “He is trying to compare vehicle use in his Auckland facilities with those in Christchurch - people in Auckland are used to using public transport and if they live in the city, most likely don’t own cars. Most people in Christchurch own a car. “You have to compare apples with apples.” Buchanan felt the city council could have handled the situation better. “They’ve excluded a significant amount of the community – the elderly have been excluded because most of the information is online, and there are a few people in the community who don’t have English as their first language and all of the information is in English.” The city council said having a boarding house for 75 people in a low-density housing area was not permitted under the district plan, hence the need for the proposal to be considered through a resource consent process. – RNZ The revolution in heat pumps is here now! Say hello to Fujitsu’s latest lifestyle range HEAT PUMPS FROM $1999 inc GST INSTALLED! Website: www.pshc.co.nz Finance available 2020 Heat Pumps NEW ZEALAND’S FAVOURITE AIR ® Conditions apply Fujitsu’s Catechin Filters are approved by the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ’s Sensitive Choice ® programme. Email: info@pshc.co.nz FG1441 Thank you for your continued support, it’s a privilege to be re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Waimakariri. I’m committed to working hard for you. Matt Doocey MP for Waimakariri 03 310 7468 • waimakariri@parliament.govt.nz Authorised by Matt Doocey, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
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