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2 Thursday October 22 2020 what’s on this week Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz PEGASUS POST 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 Frank Greenslade Ph: 364 7441 frank.greenslade@starmedia.kiwi Your local community news delivered to 17,598 homes within The Star each week. Linwood • Avonside • Richmond • Shirley • Bexley Burwood • Dallington • Wainoni • Bromley Aranui • Avondale • New Brighton • Northshore Queenspark • Parklands • South Brighton Kawhe & Kōrero Thursday, 10-11am New Brighton Library Build your confidence in te reo Māori skills with other fellow learners. Free, no booking required. Barrier-Free Computing Saturday, 10am-noon New Brighton Library Tutors from the Computers for Special Needs Trust will be available to provide assistance with emailing, accessing the internet, playing games and researching. Free event. Rotary Market Sunday, 8.30am-12.30pm Woolston Club, 43 Hargood St A variety of stalls will be available, including fresh produce, jams and preserves, and recycled clothing, books and tools. Every fine Sunday, with all proceeds supporting the local community. For site inquiries, phone Vance at 022 382 0086. Creative Writing on Sundays Sunday, 1-3pm Linwood Library Writing group leader Jennifer will work with group members to craft, create and develop their own stories. Take some pens or pencils, paper, or a laptop. This class is free. Marshland Table Tennis Club Monday, 7.30-9.30pm Marshland Memorial Hall Become a member or a casual Linwood Annual Fair, Saturday, 9am-noon, Holy Trinity Church, 168 Stanmore Rd. Cakes, trash and treasure, books, plants, arts and craft, sausage sizzle and a morning tea will be on offer. player with a friendly group every Monday night. All abilities welcome. Phone Lynley at 021 205 1106 for more information. JP Clinic Tuesday, 10am-1pm, at Linwood, 10am-1pm, at Shirley Linwood 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. Citizens Advice Bureau Tuesday, 11am-2pm Linwood 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 366 6490 for more information. Reading to Dogs Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm Shirley Library A relaxed, non-threatening event designed to encourage children to practise reading skills and develop a love for reading. Registration required. Phone 941 7923 to register. SeniorNet Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 10am-noon 202 Marine Pde, New Brighton Go along and learn how to use modern technology and the internet, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, cameras and more. Bookings required. Phone 382 6048 to register. South Brighton Voices Choir Wednesday, 7.30-9.30pm New Brighton Methodist Church If you love singing, go along and join the friendly choir each Wednesday. New members welcome. Ph 388 3727 for more information. ATTACK RISING DAMP 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 T. 03 376 4608 E info@foamconcrete.nz W. www.foamconcrete.nz 41A SHAKESPEARE RD, WALTHAM PHONE 03 366 0525 www.enviromaster.co.nz “A local team for local people” $ 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
PEGASUS POST Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday October 22 2020 3 Gautam’s determination pays off • By Bea Gooding AFTER MIGRATING from a small town in India to building a life in Christchurch for the last 17 years, Sunita Gautam believes it’s her time to give back. A determination to serve her community has paid off, as she has now been elected to represent the Central Ward in the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board. Last week’s by-election results saw the Edgeware resident receiving 958 votes for the seat, over candidates Celeste Donovan, Clive Antony, Paul Lonsdale, Wayne Hawker, Faimeh Burke and John Stringer. Gautam is looking forward to the journey ahead and is taking over the position after the death of long-serving community board member and former city councillor Sally Buck. “I’m excited, this is just the beginning. I’m really proud of the Central Ward,” she said. “I really want to thank the people of central Christchurch for seeing beyond my skin colour. I’m grateful for the opportunity and I will not let them down.” Her vision for the ward includes making it a place where PRIDE: Sunita Gautam wants to improve the state of Linwood Village as the newlyelected Central Ward representative of the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN everyone felt safe, valued and had a sense of belonging. “We also need to sort out parking for residents, unhosted home-share accommodation and footpaths and roads.” A major focus was on encouraging more civic participation in her ward as she identified a lack of engagement and education on what a community board can do for residents. The recent by-election saw a 23.46 per cent voter turnout, and 33.43 per cent at the local elections last year. “Engagement – it’s what is lacking and it’s a frustration. I want to make sure the community understands the process as people have no idea what the structure is,” she said. “Like if people want to move a tree on their street, you need to go through the community board. Most of the time the process isn’t clear to the public.” She also wanted to prioritise taking steps to ensure Linwood Village gets a revamp and becomes a safer place to be in. Gautam moved from Shaktinagar (UP) – a small Indian town 700km north-west of Kolkata – to Christchurch nearly two decades ago after an arranged marriage to join her husband, Sunil Ranjan, in the city. In that time she has worked as a business mentor, a justice of the peace, a marriage celebrant, and a business and management lecturer at Canterbury University. She will also be finishing her PhD later this year in immigrant entrepreneurship at UC. Gautam’s experience in the migrant and wider community and a passion for people was what drew her to the Central Ward role. “The council is doing great, but I wanted to be at the table where decisions are made,” she said. “I’m not a complainer, I’m a person who looks for solutions and I was getting frustrated that things weren’t getting done.” Up to 16¢ off all supermarket discount dockets INStANt 6¢ off Super Gold Card Discount LpG RefILL 9kG foR $28 tRAILeR HIRe 6 hours $30 12 hours $50 Terms and conditions apply on all promotions 175 Wainoni Road, Avondale Phone: 03 388 4373 NUMBER ONE SUPPLIER TO THE NZ JET BOATING COMMUNITY FOR OVER 50 YEARS up to 30 % off Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers and Wallpaper plus 25% off Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products Come in and see us today at your local Resene ColorShop! resene.co.nz/colorshops RiccaRton 37 Main South Road RedcliffS 2 augusta Street Summer Toenails Sorted Book your Nail Reconstruction appointment today! MaRSHlandS 427 Marshland Road PH 348 7910 | www.feetfirst.co.nz before after daRfield darfield Pharmacy SERVICING or shop online at shop.resene.co.nz Discounts off the normal retail price until 2 November 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers. Paint offers also available at participating Mitre 10 MEGA/ Mitre 10 stores. Valid only with cash/credit card/EFTPOS purchases. Not available in conjunction with account sales, promotional vouchers/coupons or other offers. Excludes trade, ECS, WallPrint, wall decals, Crown products and PaintWise levy. • Part Boats & Hulls • Turn Key Packages • New Jet Units • Custom Fabrication • Expert Advice • Spare Parts Retailer • Jet Unit Refurbishment • Engine Tune-Ups • Insurance Repairs • Impellor Reconditioning Peter Tonkin 03 962 0505 peter.tonkin@hamjet.co.nz
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