WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2021
Connecting Your Local Community
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Extra care
called for
after rescues
Page 5
Helping children
fulfil academic
achievements
Page 10
Sunday 21
March 2021
city2surf.co.nz
Lyttelton residents
up in arms over
Ōtautahi
flags on
port streets
• By Samantha Mythen
LYTTELTON residents are
concerned over the new
Ōtautahi and Christchurchnamed
flags lining the port’s
streets.
The flags were recently put
up as part of ChristchurchNZ’s
overall city image work.
ChristchurchNZ is the city
council’s tourism, marketing
and economic development
arm.
People say the flags should
reflect the area with wording of
Lyttelton and Ōhinehou, Lyttelton’s
te reo Māori name.
Feedback from local residents
grabbed the attention of Banks
Peninsula Ward city councillor
and Deputy Mayor Andrew
Turner.
Turner has lived in Lyttelton
since 2003.
“Lyttelton is distinct
from Christchurch, both
geographically and culturally;
it is a Banks Peninsula town
not a Christchurch suburb. It’s
similar to Akaroa, despite
being part of the wider
Christchurch City Council
area,” he said.
The most important issue
to Turner is respecting Māori
culture.
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Pete’s Path and Beyond
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday
10am-4pm
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Tuesday, 7.30-11pm
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If you would like to play, go along to
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Wednesday, 5.30-7.30pm
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Thursday, 7-8.15pm
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including teaching and advice on
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drop-in class costing $12 a session.
Sea Kayaking Workshop
Saturday, 9am-4pm
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living within 50km of the village.
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Walkway accessing marina open
YOU CAN now walk, cycle,
run or scooter directly from
Norwich Quay in Lyttelton to
Te Ana Marina.
The pathway from Norwich
Quay along Sutton Quay
includes two pedestrian
crossings. This creates a
direct link from Lyttelton to
Te Ana Marina, Canterbury’s
only walk-on floating
marina.
The new development is
part of Lyttelton Port Company’s
commitment to open
the west side of the harbour
as a space for the community
to enjoy.
When the project was announced
last year, Deputy
Mayor and city councillor for
the Banks Peninsula Ward
Andrew Turner said he was
excited to see the Lyttelton
community gain additional
access to the waterfront.
“Whakaraupō/Lyttelton
Harbour is a special place to
many people.
“I’m looking forward to
seeing more families and
visitors down on the waterfront
this summer – this is
the perfect spot for a picnic, a
walk along the promenade or
a chance to take in the stunning
harbour views.”
LPC’s general manager engagement
and sustainability
Phil de Joux said since Te
Ana Marina was opened by
the port in 2018, it has been
fantastic to see the community
use the recreational area as
a space to connect and enjoy.
“Before the pathway was
in place, there was no pedestrian
access from Sutton
Quay to Te Ana Marina,
meaning people either used
the stairs from Simeon
Quay to the back of Te Ana
Marina, or walked down to
Godley Quay.
“We’re thrilled to be able to
make accessing Te Ana Marina
that little bit easier for the
community and visitors to
Lyttelton, and look forward
to seeing more people enjoy
the waterfront.”
Due to the construction of
the pathway, the Sutton Quay
gate has been relocated. This
gate is used by a number of
port operators to access inner
harbour operations such as
fishing vessels.
Vehicles will still use Sutton
Quay to access the port
and users of the walkway are
being told to follow signage
in place and to stay alert
when using the crossings.
CONVENIENT: Lyttelton resident
Annabel, 10, (right) who lives on the
west side of the harbour, can use
the new path to walk to school, as
well as visit her friend Lulu, 10, who
lives in Lyttelton.
Retaining wall
work to start
ROADWORKS along Simeon Quay
and Coleridge Tce in Lyttelton are
set to cause disruption for the next
few months.
Work will start early next month
to replace the ageing retaining wall
that supports part of Simeon Quay.
A new concrete wall will be put in
place and the quay will be partially
reconstructed. It is expected to take
between four to six months to complete,
weather dependent.
City council head of transport,
Richard Osborne said: “The
contractor is going to have crews
working around the clock on the
project. On some nights, Simeon
Quay will be reduced to one lane
and traffic will be controlled by
stop/go signs. This will cause
delays, particularly for west-bound
traffic.”
A retaining wall supporting
Coleridge Tce will also be replaced
starting in February, expected to
take around 16 weeks to complete.
During this time, access to the terrace
will only be via the west end,
by London St.
A traffic management plan will
be put in place and road users are
being told to expect delays.
“If you live in Lyttelton or travel
through the area, please bear that
in mind as you may need to factor
some extra journey time into your
plans,” said Osborne.
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Extra care called for after rescues
• By Samantha Mythen
BEWARE OF rips. Swim
between the flags. Know your
limits.
That is the message from the
Taylors Mistake and Sumner
Surf Life Saving Clubs as temperatures
soar this week.
It comes after two people
were lucky not to have died in
separate incidents at Taylors
Mistake on Sunday,
January 17.
Instead they
were saved by
the quick thinking
of the club
team members.
Tisha
Bradley
The first
rescue happend
in the early
afternoon, with the conditions
changing drastically as the tide
went out. The second rescue
happened at 4.50pm, with
10min left until the volunteers
usually retire for the day.
In both instances, the swimmers
were taken to hospital by
ambulance.
After the rescues, the
lifeguards carried out
preventative actions; moving
the flags, advising swimmers
of where the rips were running
and working in the water to
direct people away.
Surf club captain Tisha Bradley
said: “These actions mitigated
the risk of mishap and
the need for further rescues.
“We are hugely proud of the
work of the rostered patrol
team on Sunday, as well as the
additional members who recognised
the growing risks on
the beach and joined with the
existing patrol to ensure that
we had an increased capacity.
“This was a wonderful example
of the club coming together
as one to keep our community
safe. We are a humble wee club,
but in these moments we
are super proud of how our
volunteers respond in difficult
situations.”
The club would also like to
thank the public who acknowledged
their efforts on Sunday.
“It means a lot to us when
the community acknowledges
our volunteers and the valuable
work that they do,” said
Bradley.
Meanwhile, Sumner Surf
Life Saving Club was awarded
second place in the BP Rescue
of the Month awards for a
rescue in December.
Twenty-seven swimmers
were rescued from a rip in 10
minutes.
The winners are selected
by the national lifesaving
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in a rip, remember
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to conserve your
energy.
• Raise your hand
to signal for help.
• Ride the rip until
it stops and you
can swim back
to shore or help
arrives.
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Further water
restrictions
WATER restrictions have been
increased from level 2 to level
3 for Akaroa, Duvauchelle and
Takamatua as increasingly hot and
windy conditions put pressure on
water supplies.
Level 3 restrictions means
hand-held hosing only on alternate
days, with no outdoor water
use on any day between 3-9pm.
Unattended hoses, sprinklers, and
garden irrigation systems are not
permitted at any time.
Akaroa’s cumulative rainfall this
year is the lowest it has been in a
decade, putting extra pressure on
the town’s water supply which it
shares with Takamatua. Its current
total rainfall for the year sits at
about half the 10-year average.
Water is being used from backup
bores and from streams.
“But in order to ensure a fair
and uninterrupted water supply to
people living, working and visiting
in the areas, we need to further
reduce the demand by moving to
Level 3 water restrictions,” a city
council spokeswoman said.
Residents at odd-numbered
addresses can water lawns or
gardens before 3pm or after 9pm
on odd dates (1st, 3rd, 15th, etc),
while residents at even-numbered
addresses can water before 3pm or
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• From page 1
“The main issue is the appropriateness
of Ōtautahi, as the
name for Christchurch, being
used beyond the traditional
Christchurch area and expanding
into Banks Peninsula, especially
when Lyttelton is Ōhinehou and
the harbour is Te Whakaraupō.”
Turner discussed the community’s
concerns with ChristchurchNZ
this week.
“I asked ChristchurchNZ to
take advice and consider whether
the use of the specific Ōtautahi
flags are appropriate for Lyttelton.
And if not, then they need
to decide what flags should fly
instead.’’
• By Samantha Mythen
AKAROA RESIDENTS are also
embroiled in a debate over its
name.
A call has been made to add
‘wh’ to Akaroa.
Ngāi Tahu kaumatua Sir
Tipene O’Regan said early
surveyors to the land had been
unable to distinguish the soft
‘wh’ and because of this, it was
often missed when spelling
Akaroa on colonial maps.
The original name means
‘Long Harbour.’
This week Bay Harbour News
•HAVE YOUR SAY: What are your thoughts on the flags in Lyttelton and the name Whakaroa for Akaroa.
Email your views to samantha.mythen@starmedia.kiwi
‘The council should have consulted with the local iwi’
A ChristchurchNZ spokesperson
said: “We are looking at
options in regards to the street
banners in Lyttelton, and are yet
to undertake any actions.”
When asked previously by
Bay Harbour News if it would
replace the Ōtautahi flags, the
spokesperson said: “This activity
is not budgeted for this financial
year, nor is the future design and
installation of suburb-specific
banners.”
ChristchurchNZ said it recognised
“the individual culture
of Ōhinehou Lyttelton and the
vibrant community that call it
home.”
“However for planning and
marketing purposes, it is considered
a suburb of the city of
Ōtautahi Christchurch.”
The total cost to manufacture
the banners to cover core city
sites was $22,134 plus GST.
This issue has been a large
talking point in the Lyttelton
community.
Said Lyttelton Harbour Business
Association chairwoman
Vicki Tahau-Paton: “The council
should have consulted with the
local iwi before putting up a
generic name.”
Said Malcome Carne: “I would
prefer to see Lyttelton on the
flags. We have our own separate
identity and physicality. The flag
issue is about keeping separate
rather than making Lyttelton a
suburb.”
Said Rob De Thier: “It would be
nice to see the flags replaced with
Lyttelton and Ōhinehou. It has
always been the port of Lyttelton
with its own special identity.”
Several people mentioned the
importance of Lyttelton flags so
those visiting would be able to
identify the town.
Said Sachin Jacob: “The flags
should say Lyttelton, so everyone
who visits can clearly recognise it
as that.’’
Said Charlotte Bruce: “Because
of the strong community perspective
here, it makes sense for
the flags to say Lyttelton. It’s a
destination place. Lyttelton locals
are proud of their home.
“It would be cool to see a
mixture of place names on
the flags, with both Lyttelton,
Christchurch and the Maori
translations.”
Banks Peninsula Community
Board member, Reuben Davidson,
would also like to see the
flags changed.
“Lyttelton has a strong identity
which we are proud of; both
locals and visitors want to
celebrate this. Also, of primary
consideration, is the need to
honour the correct Māori name
for our special place,” he said.
Call to change Akaroa’s name by adding ‘wh’
canvassed Akaroa residents.
Said Rob Harris: “There
is no need to change it as no
one knows it by the other
name.’’
Said Lurlene Roddick: “I don’t
understand why everything has
to be changed from what it
has been known as to a word
more difficult to pronounce.
We should understand culture
and know our history, but we
are a very multi-cultural
country.”
Said Michael Springer: “It
is time to fully celebrate and
acknowledge those hundreds of
years of people living here. You
only have to open your eyes and
notice all the fortified hill sights
to wonder at all the history,
rather than making it all about
a brief moment of when it might
have been French.”
Said Grant Wylie: “I think it
respects a place more to call it by
its original and most meaningful
version, and not what a colonist
with a bad ear for the Ngai Tahu
dialect or te reo Maori more
generally recorded as is.”
Said Mal Stanley: “I think we
should embrace the te reo names
for all places in Aoetearoa,
and correct pronunciation is
something to aspire to for all of
us.”
Another resident, Wayne Allan
Webb, suggested having signs
with both versions.
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Children’s
learning
inspires
artwork
• By Samantha Mythen
SUMNER creatives, Alex and
Andy Collins, are showcasing
their quirky handcrafted
wooden toys at the Rock, a
charitable church community.
The couple design and craft
toys and
then
display
them as 3D
textured
paintings.
The toys
on display are all original pieces
under their brand Baby Groova
Goods.
“We are inspired by our passion
for children’s learning and
development, story telling and
our love for nature and the environment,”
said Andy.
Andy is a preschool teacher
and Alex, his wife, is a primary
school teacher. They have been
living in Sumner for two years.
Pairing Alex’s creative streak
with Andy’s interest in art and
wood, each toy is handcrafted.
The exhibition runs at 10
Wakefield Ave, until the last
week of February.
Community board outlines priorities
• By Samantha Mythen
UPGRADING wharves,
sourcing funding for the new
Naval Point development, and
long-term planning are just
some of the priorities the Banks
Peninsula Community Board
has in the coming months.
Five main themes are set to be
prioritised early this year.
The board
must finalise
its Long
Term Plan
for the next
three years by
June. The city
council can
then lock in
Tori Peden
the allocated
budget for the
area.
After the Naval Point
Development Plan was approved
by the board in December, the
next step will focus on sourcing
funds and then deciding how to
implement the plan.
The Diamond Harbour wharf
is set to see upgrades and a
new flotation structure put in
place, aiming to solve continued
accessibility issues experienced
by ferry passengers.
Receiving feedback on
upgrades for the Akaroa wharf
will also be a priority. The
UPGRADE: The Banks Peninsula Community Board is looking at options for the Akaroa
wharf.
board is looking to put together
different options for the wharf,
taking into consideration
heritage and environmental
concerns. This will then be
presented to the public.
Board chairwoman Tori Peden
said: “We want to know what the
community wants to see.”
The final primary focus for the
board will be working alongside
the Banks Peninsula community
and the ChristchurchNZ
tourism portfolio to create a
destination management plan
for the area.
“Locals are taking up the
advice to shop local and explore
local, meaning tourism is still
an important resource. I have
lived in the Banks Peninsula for
19 years and this summer was
my first time taking my kids out
to see the hector’s dolphins in
Akaroa,” said Peden.
“We want to use this time
to investigate tourism in the
region and how it impacts the
community, taking a holistic
view on how to move
forward.”
If people would like to share
your views with the community
board, monthly meetings are
held around the peninsula, said
Peden.
“Myself and the other board
members like to get out and
about as much as possible. Please
approach us with your cool ideas
and we can chat about how the
board can support you.”
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community, has created the Te Raekuru
Puawai (flourish) Awards.
Te Raekura Redcliffs School was the
first school in the area to introduce the
awards late last year.
Three year 8 pupils, Luke Jansen, Lotta
Bennett and Maddison Parker were the
fortunate recipients, each excelling in
different subjects being sport, reading and
maths respectively.
The award money is to be used for educational
purposes. All three pupils chose
to put the funds towards the purchase of
a new computer, a useful choice as they
transition into high school this year.
Trustee John Christensen, said:
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exercise for parents so if the foundation
can help with an educational grant, then
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awards are being used for purchasing
technology.”
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the young generations. Then in 30-40
years, they will give back and the cycle
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The foundation also helped Te Raekura
Redcliffs School to purchase more reading
books to be used in their MSL (multisensory
structured language) programme.
Internationally, MSL is recognised as the
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The school had chosen to pilot the MSL
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increasingly seen in New Zealand, and
since its success, it has now been rolled
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While the MSL approach is considered
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Wednesday January 27 2021
CONTENT MARKETING
Start-up support for Covid-19
impacted jobseekers
• By Simon Anderson
IT’S THAT TIME of year when
everyone is thinking about what
they want to achieve in 2021.
I think we’d all rather forget
2020 but for some it’s not so easy.
Many people have lost jobs, had
to reduce hours or change their
employment situation and are still
feeling the blow that Covid-19
has dealt our economy and
community.
As an indicator, in November
2019 there were 13,656 jobseeker
support recipients in Canterbury
compared to 21,057 in November
2020, an increase of 7400
recipients.
If you’re one of these people
or were unemployed prior to the
pandemic – and are thinking of
starting your own business, we
can help.
ChristchurchNZ is helping identify opportunities for people to reskill and move into other sectors
Higher unemployment impacts
more significantly on those in
lower skilled roles and our
vulnerable populations – Māori;
Pasifika; young people not in
employment, education or
training; and our long-term
How do you start your
own
unemployed.
business?
Start Me Up is a business
skills kick-starter programme
aimed at people whose work has
been impacted by the pandemic
and are currently, or soon to
be, registered as unemployed.
It is also open to those who
were – school unemployed leavers, prior tertiary to the
pandemic.
It has been specifically designed
to guide people who are thinking
about starting a business but don’t
know where to begin.
Māori From catering and industry. to digital
marketing to selling handcrafted
goods, business ideas of all
kinds are welcomed – but the
programme is not limited to
those that have an idea.
If you’ve ever thought of
starting your own business, we
would definitely encourage you to
sign up to the programme. Even
if you haven’t got an idea, we
can help you work through the
process of coming up with one.
There are two parts to the
programme – the first is an online
short course exploring what it’s
like to start a business and be
self-employed. The online classes
will cover topics such as who
your customers could be, what
problem your business will solve,
how to structure the business,
how to get sales and measure
your progress.
Having completed the online
programme, 25 participants who
want to get serious about building
their business will be selected for
an in-person Accelerator.
The Accelerator will follow the
same framework introduced in
part 1, but will drill deeper in on
each component to help create a
more in-depth business plan that
can be used to get started, to get
funding or simply as a guide for
you in your next steps.
And what are we doing?
We are supporting the journey
for labour market priority groups
graduates, NEET (young people
not in employment, education or
training), impacted workers,
To ensure work isn’t duplicated,
and to identify gaps, we are
mapping the support available
from iwi, central and local
government agencies, our
education providers, charitable
trusts, and other support groups.
Impact projects can then be
delivered to provide support
where needed.
It is critical we ensure our
community has access to the
information they need, and is
aware of the help available.
ChristchurchNZ is developing
regional information resources
and working to ensure this gets
into the hands of those who
Online classes with local experts will cover the
fundamentals of starting a business.
need it.
Access to the best
support in town
Both the online and in-person
components will give participants
access to support across the city’s
network to help make their idea a
success.
This will include a team of
successful entrepreneurs, mentors
and start-up experts – people
that have all been there and done
it before and can share their
experiences, both the highs and
the lows with you.
If you are selected to take
part in the Accelerator, your
business plan will be reviewed
by a Westpac loan specialist to
see if it is eligible for a business
loan. If it isn’t, you may be eligible
for support to get your business
started from the Ministry of
Social Development. However,
there’s no guarantees you’ll
receive funding as a result of
taking part in the programme.
Don’t just take it from me
Lisa Schmidt has already
submitted her application for
Start Me Up and is excited about
the opportunities the programme
will provide.
Lisa is an artist and has a
passion for creating sustainable
artwork made from natural
elements or repurposed goods
(pictured). When a recent
business venture selling her art
didn’t work out financially, Lisa
realised that working on her
business skills including how to
sell and get exposure for her work
was essential. Lisa is strongly
connected to Banks Peninsula
and wishes to continue creating
her art there and starting an art
collective with other talented
local female artists.
Why are we doing it?
Start Me Up is a collaboration
between ChristchurchNZ and the
Ministry of Social Development
and is a key action in the
Ōtautahi Christchurch Recovery
Plan which sets out the actions
to make sure our city’s economic
and social recovery from the
Covid-19 pandemic is deliberate,
strong and equitable.
Give it a go
Find out more about the
programme and register online at
www.startmeup.co.nz
We are also developing a
Regional Workforce Plan that
identifies the skills available and
needed now and in the future.
This plan will inform central
government investment and
policy in education, immigration
and community interventions;
and will enable us to better
understand what skills
Christchurch’s future economy
will require. That in turn will
allow us to work with education
providers to ensure the right
courses are offered.
In times of recession we generally
see an increase in people
choosing to study.
This is an opportunity to upskill
Canterbury’s relatively
poorly-educated workforce for
our future economy, to generate
more and better jobs, to increase
productivity, and to raise living
standards and wellbeing.
We are supporting Ngāi Tahu’s
development of an iwi skills hub
that will create stronger pathways
for young Māori into tertiary
education and skilled jobs.
Among other projects, we are
working with education partners
and mana whenua to increase
aspiration and participation of
students in low-decile schools in
Simon Anderson is the
future-focused regional tertiary growth study manager that
will lead at to ChristchurchNZ
careers in
Thinking of starting a business? Find
out more at startmeup.co.nz
high-growth areas. We are
seeking to future-proof
Canterbury’s labour marke
- we know how vital it is to
new jobs to ensure people
employment options now
in the longer term.
We have invested in a cityinnovation
and entrepreur
ecosystem partnership to s
high-growth potential bus
and future job creation in a
of regional strength and glo
growth opportunity. These
Supernodes are Aerospace
PHOTO: BROOKE CAGLE
Future Transport; Food, Fi
and Agritech; Health Tech
Resilient Communities; an
High-Tech Services.
Our business attraction tea
working to attract addition
businesses and jobs to the r
While we expect ongoing
economic disruption, there
are many green shoots and
opportunities – one of whi
to develop a workforce tha
highly skilled and can supp
thriving and globally comp
future economy.
Karen Haigh is a Talent
Specialist for Innovation
and Business Growth at
ChristchurchNZ
Start Me Up participant Lisa Schimidt’s recent artwork.
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and support businesses in your community
Wonderful range
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women’s European
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Russ Day
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The Footwear Factory in Garlands
Road Woolston has been a part of the
Christchurch retail scene for more than a
quarter of a century.
Over that time thousands of people have
flocked to the store to find bargains and
good deals in quality footwear, ranging from
children’s shoes, sandals and school shoes
to men’s and women’s fashion and casual
shoes, outdoor and sports shoes, bowls
shoes, slippers, and safety footwear for the
workplace.
Launched in a small shop in Papanui, the
business later operated in Riccarton for 12
years before moving to Garlands Rd 16 years
ago.
Owned by Russ and Jude Day, there you
will find shelves lined with footwear in a
huge variety of styles and colours for men,
women and children – a ‘gold mine’ for shoeseeking
shoppers.
The footwear is brought in from all over
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Four main brands are carried – the New
Zealand made McKinlays range of children’s
school shoes, as well as men’s and women’s
styles. The well-known Hi-Tec range of
outdoor footwear and tramping, New
Balance sports shoes and a range of Keens
sandals and outdoor footwear. These known
brands cover all ages.
New styles arrive almost every day, so
there are always more to try on, while Russell
and his second-in-charge Karen are happy to
advise on styles and sizing.
Located on a high-profile site at 47C
Garlands Rd, (next to Flags Tyres), the
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off-street parking available.
They are open seven days a week –
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ESTUARY MATTERS
Flying boats suggested for estuary
The Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai
Trust is a non-profit organisation
formed to protect one of New
Zealand’s most important coastal
wetlands. Each week, board
members will discuss matters
regarding the estuary, its rich history
and what makes it unique. This
week Bill Simpson writes about
how the estuary could have been a
flying boat base
THE BIRDS of the estuary are
one of the city’s great treasures.
But 72 years ago there could
easily have been wings over the
estuary of a very noisy kind.
In post-war years, Christchurch
wanted regular flights to
Australia. In Auckland, the large
four-engine Sandringham flying
boats flew in from Sydney and
landed in Waitemata Harbour
close to the city centre.
The Sandringhams were
originally war-time Sunderland
flying boats converted to carry
30 passengers. Eyes were cast on
the Avon-Heathcote Estuary as
a possible South Island base for
these sea-planes.
TEAL was upgrading its fleet
and replacing the Sandringhams
with Solents; these new planes
could carry 45 passengers.
Christchurch desperately
wanted a transtasman aviation
link. Harewood could be
extended, but this would cost
money for the extra land, or the
estuary could be used as a flying
boat base.
It did not take too much expertise
to quickly realise that the
estuary was unsuitable as a port
for these large sea-planes.
Although some channels may
have been deep enough, the
estuary was generally too shallow
and there were not enough
multi-directional channels to
cope with planes landing from
the various angles dictated by
variable winds.
So the city council bought land
to lengthen the Harewood strip.
TEAL used DC4s and then DC6s
to fly regular services to Sydney
and Melbourne.
The future lay with land-based
planes because they could carry
heavier payloads at faster speeds.
MAJESTIC: Christchurch was keen for a transtasman aviation link to Sydney but
complications arose when the estuary was deemed not deep enough for the
Sandringham flying boats.
For aviation buffs the prospect
of flying boats landing close to
the city would have been a dream
come true; but for residents
wanting to enjoy the tranquillity
of estuary-side living, just
the wings of terns, godwits and
oystercatchers are quite enough,
thank you.
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Wednesday January 27 2021
Tasty Bites
Tomatoes are plentiful – be creative
Try this twist on the
classic Mediterranean
tomato, mozzarella and
basil salad, its a perfect
match for the summer
barbecue. Finish the
meal with a tangy
mandarin syrup cake
Classic tomato salad with
a twist
Serves 4-5
Ingredients
Topping
4 tbsp chopped parsley
Finely grated rind 1 large
lemon
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Salad:
200g fresh mozzarella or
bocconcini
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp finely sliced basil
leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Freshly ground black pepper to
taste
500g medium-size ripe
tomatoes
Freshly ground salt to taste
Extra basil leaves for garnish
Directions
Combine ingredients for the
topping and place aside.
Meanwhile, slice mozzarella
into a bowl. Sprinkle with olive
oil, basil, garlic and black pepper.
Stand for at least 30min to
absorb the flavours.
In a flat serving dish slice
the tomatoes and layer in rows
alternately with cheese. Sprinkle
with salt and extra
basil
Serve lightly chilled as a light
meal with crusty bread or as an
accompaniment to cold meats.
Balsamic roasted
tomatoes
Serves 4-8
Ingredients
12 medium tomatoes, plum
preferably
4 each: cloves garlic, basil
leaves, thinly sliced,
few sprigs thyme
2 spring onions
1 red chilli
Flaky sea salt and freshly
ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Set the oven to 170 deg C.
Make a small cross in the top
of each tomato. Place in a
casserole dish so they fit snuggly.
Sprinkle with garlic, basil and
thyme.
Halve spring onions lengthwise
and cut into 4cm long
lengths.
Halve chilli lengthwise and
seed. Weave spring onions and
chilli between the tomatoes.
Season well.
Combine vinegar and brown
sugar. Pour over tomatoes.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Bake for about 45min,
until tomatoes are soft but still
retain their shape.
Serve with crusty bread as a
starter, on pasta or as an
accompaniment.
Sweet summer mandarin
syrup cake
Ingredients
330-370g mandarins
(3- 6 whole mandarins,
depending on size)
200g blanched ground
almonds
1 cup white sugar
5 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract or
essence
1 tsp baking powder
oN sAle Now!
HEALTHY:
Tomatoes
can be used
as the main
ingredient for
a salad.
Syrup
1/4 cup sugar
Juice of 1 mandarin
Juice of 1 lime
Natural unsweetened Greek yoghurt
or creme fraiche to serve
Directions
Place whole mandarins in a large
saucepan and cover with plenty
of cold water.
Cover with a lid and boil gently
for 90min. Drain and allow to
cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 180 deg C.
Grease and line a 21cm round
springform cake tin with baking
paper.
Remove the stem end of the
mandarins, then cut in half and
remove any pips. Place fruit
(skin, pith, flesh and all) in a
food processor or blender and
blitz until smooth. Add all other
cake ingredients and blitz until
well combined.
Pour into prepared cake tin
and bake for 1 hour or until a
skewer inserted in the middle of
the cake comes out clean.
Cover cake with tinfoil halfway
through cooking time to avoid
the top browning too much.
Remove cake from oven and
leave in the tin while you make
the syrup.
Mix sugar, mandarin and lime
juice together and pour over
cake while warm.
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Ford’s hot hatchback brings back the youth
I DON’T like being referred to
as old.
Sure, as a pensioner, I’m aged
in the senior demographic but
I’d like to think I’m still relatively
youthful, and when I’m presented
with an exciting sports car to
evaluate, my persona changes to
someone much younger.
Just like when I was presented
with the keys to Ford’s Focus ST, a
traditional hot hatchback charger
that is an absolute screamer when
allowed to breathe freely. I felt
well in control of the beast, and
such is its all-round adaptability
it also doubles as a useful fourdoor,
five-seater for when your
grandkids need transporting, and
I also think they would feel quite
proud when seated in the stroppy
sports car.
At $59,900, the Focus ST sits
competitively with other hot
hatchback models yet it carries
all of the practicality the Focus
has as a series, it is easy to drive
and doesn’t present any special
challenges.
The ST gets a 2.3-litre turbocharged,
four-cylinder engine
which gets about its job with
strong engine sound and character.
I’m not saying it is noisy, it’s
not; the sound is well isolated but
it is there to be heard, the engine
is angry under load and it is a
sound that encourages throttle
use, it is pleasant to listen to.
Ford claims healthy outputs of
206kW and 420Nm, providing
the impetus for a 6.4sec standstill
to 100km/h time.
As mentioned, you don’t need to
drive the ST in performance mode
all of the time, it is happy to dawdle
traffic and during my weekday
commute I was comfortable in it
and felt right at ease, although you
do get the impression it is keen to
get some movement going.
Power is directed through a
paddle-shift seven-speed automatic
transmission to the front
wheels. Shifts are smooth and the
ratios are also structured to meet
the demands of fuel-conscious
buyers.
Ford claims an 8.6l/100km
combined cycle fuel usage average
for the ST. The trip computer
was showing around 10l/100km
when I took the car back to the
dealership. It will also return a
5.4l/100km instantaneous reading
at 100km/h (engine speed
1500rpm), which means you can
have some fun without scoffing
vast amounts of fuel.
I took the test car on a Mid-
Canterbury loop, they are perfect
roads for a performance car.
English Fords have generally been
regarded as having supple chassis
balance and the ST doesn’t disappoint,
it simply dances through
the suspension. It also rockets
between corners with a powerful
surge and swift retardation,
thanks to a performance brake
package.
Grippy Michelin Sport tyres
(235/35 x 19in) turn in precisely
with little steering effort but solid
steering feedback. Gravitational
changes don’t load the tyres, nor
does it affect the way the suspension
operates in a corner; if
uneven surfaces are encountered
there is composure and certainty
within the steering process.
The ST stands out with its bold
FORD FOCUS ST:
Fantastic red
paintwork and big
rear spoiler stand
out and hints at a
performance package.
wheels, body kit and spoiler,
while on the inside Recaro seats
not only support the driver
around the mid-riff, but they are
visual. The test car was painted
bright red, described by Ford as
fantastic red, red ST logos embossed
on the front seats complement
the exterior colour.
The Focus ST is a fun package,
yet has practicality on its side. It
comes extensively equipped with
all of the items you’d expect today
for comfort and convenience, and
safety.
If you are up with the play
• Price – Ford Focus ST,
$59,990
• Dimensions – Length,
4388mm; width, 1979mm;
height, 1492mm
• Configuration – Fourcylinder,
front-wheeldrive,
2261cc, 206kW,
420Nm, seven-speed
automatic
• Performance –
0-100km/h, 6.4sec
• Fuel usage – 8.6l/100km
technology-wise, the Focus
as a series also has all of the
functionality to keep you happy.
The entire range has just had
a refresh, there’s more kit for
connectivity and there is an
increased level of electronic safety
spec.
These features not only provide
extra value, convenience and
surety, but they contribute to
the special feeling you get every
time you are in the car, you will
be smiling every time you drive
it and it will certainly make you
feels years younger.
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Wednesday January 27 2021
REAL ESTATE
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Deadline Sale - by 2 February
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 2 car garage
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A builder’s own home built in 2017 configured
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mod cons essential for modern day living.
The generous open plan living dining area
gives you the feeling of an industrial space
and offers a large entertaining zone with
access to a wrap around deck, plus the
bonus of an east facing deck to capture the
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chef of the family enjoys a social aspect.
A media room or formal living room is
perfect room to chill out in with easy access
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STOREWIDE SALE
NOW ON. ENDS 8.2.21. EXCLUSIONS APPLY.
Malone Modular Sofa
ALL LOUNGE ALL DINING ALL OUTDOOR ALL BEDROOM
ON SALE! ON SALE! ON SALE! ON SALE!
Nero Electric Recliner
WAS $
799
Valletta 6 Piece Outdoor
Lounge/Low Dining Set
WAS $
2499
NOW
$
1999
Rivo 3 Seater Electric
Recliner
WAS $
2699
SUPER DEAL!
NOW $
599
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$
1999
SUPER DEAL!
Rivo 2 Seater
Electric Recliner
WAS $
2399
NOW
$
1799
SUPER DEAL!
Serene Trundler
Bed Set
WAS $
897
NOW $
698
SUPER DEAL!
Dallas Queen Bed – Jet
WAS $
449
NOW
$
349
Sono Boxed Mattress – Queen
Medium Feel
WAS $
599
NOW
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PAGE 21
THE
SALE
TEN DAYS OF SAVINGS
STARTS FRIDAY 29 JANUARY 9:30AM
29 JANUARY – 7 FEBRUARY
WOMENSWEAR | LINGERIE | WOMENS SHOES
ATRIUM | CONTEMPORARY LOUNGE | ACCESSORIES
COSMETICS | CHILDRENSWEAR | MENSWEAR
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LUGGAGE | PANTRY | HOME & LIVING | COOK & DINE
POTTERY BARN | POTTERY BARN KIDS | WEST ELM
OFFERS INSTORE ONLY
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UP TO 50% OFF
SELECTED MENSWEAR
UP TO 50% OFF
SELECTED WOMENSWEAR
UP TO 50% OFF
SELECTED CHILDRENSWEAR
UP TO 50% OFF
SELECTED ACCESSORIES
UP TO 50% OFF
SELECTED HOMEWARES
UP TO 50% OFF
SELECTED FOOTWEAR
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SHOP THE SALE FOR
10 DAYS OF SAVINGS
29 JANUARY – 7 FEBRUARY
EXTENDED STORE HOURS
FRIDAY 29 JANUARY / 9.30AM-7PM
SATURDAY 30 JANUARY / 9AM-6PM
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If you’re shopping in Christchurch, we recommend
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THE
SALE
TEN DAYS OF SAVINGS
STA RTS
FRIDAY 29 JANUARY
9:30AM
NOW ACCEPTING:
Instore Only, City Mall, Christchurch. PHONE (03) 379 7400
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