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2 Thursday February 11 2021 GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi what’s on this week Kawhe & Kōrero Thursday, 10-11am New Brighton Library Build your confidence in te Reo Māori skills with other fellow learners. Free, no booking required. Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz PEGASUS POST After School Fun Celebrating Lunar New Year, Monday, 3.45- 4.45pm, Shirley Library. Go along and have a go at traditional Chinese games, calligraphy, paper cutting, plate painting and tea art. For schoolaged children. Free. 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 SOIL AND HARDFILL DUMPING 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. SAYGo Falls Prevention Exercise Class Friday, 10am-11am New Brighton Library Steady As You Go (SAYGo) is an exercise class designed to help older people reduce their likelihood of having a fall. Free, no bookings required but places are limited. Phone Age Concern on 366 0903 for more information. Scrabble Club Friday, 10am-noon, at Linwood, Monday, 10-11am, at New Brighton, Tuesday, 1-2.45pm, at Parklands, Wednesday, 1.30-3.30pm, at Shirley Linwood, New Brighton, Parklands and Shirley libraries Play Scrabble with a friendly group. All materials supplied. WE NOW HIRE LANDSCAPING AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT DIGGERS, TRUCKS, WOOD CHIPPERS, POLE SAWS, BREAKERS, WATER BLASTERS, ETC. PLUS WE SUPPLY THE BEST LANDSCAPE & GARDEN SUPPLIES •BARKS •COMPOSTS •AGGREGATES - CHIP, ROUND & BASECOURSE •SCHIST PRODUCTS •PUNGAS •DECORATIVE STONE & LANDSCAPING ROCKS •TRAILER HIRE - FIRST HOUR FREE WITH PURCHASE •BAG & BULK - PICK UP OR DELIVERED DYERS ROAD LANDSCAPE & HIRE PHONE: 03 384 6540 183 DYERS RD, BROMLEY ● OPEN 7 DAYS Weekdays 7.30am-5pm. Weekends 8.30am-3pm www.dyersroadlandscape.co.nz Go along when you can. Free, no bookings required. JP Clinic Friday, noon-2pm, at Parklands, Tuesday, 10am-1pm, at Shirley and Linwood Linwood, Parklands 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. 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. 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. North Beach Bridge Club Wednesday, 1-4pm St Andrews Anglican Church, Marriott’s Rd, North New Brighton Go along and join other friendly members of the bridge club, who meet every Wednesday. Phone Margaret Keall at 382 0274 for more information. 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, especially tenors and basses, are welcome. Reading music is helpful, but not essential. Phone 388 3727 for more information. Not-for-profit organisations can send their What’s On listings to pegasus@starmedia. kiwi Restoring your confidence through your smile Full service Denture Clinic and Laboratory Caldent Denture Cleaner Free Consultation No Obligation Ph: 385 5517 + 396 Innes Road, St Albans admin@denturesplus.co.nz + denturesplus.co.nz Purchase a shower and receive FREE Enduroshield coating
PEGASUS POST Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday February 11 2021 3 Interest in Mexican restaurant rises • By Bea Gooding EXCITEMENT IS building in Linwood as residents anticipate the opening of the city’s very first Taco Bell restaurant in the area. Construction of the $1.3m Mexican-inspired fast food restaurant at the Eastgate Mall site started last month and is set to open later this year. Linwood resident Simon Fisher was walking to Subway with his son Shane when he shared his excitement for the suburb’s newest addition. He could not wait to start tucking into their fresh tacos, salads and desserts. “It’s great, I’ve always wanted a Taco Bell in Christchurch. I used to live in Australia and we had lots of Taco Bells.” New Brighton resident Linda Rowlinson, who was waiting for a bus outside Eastgate, regularly visits the area. She likes Mexican food, so having a new option in Linwood was something to look forward to. “I think it’s great. I’m up here shopping all the time; I live in New Brighton and there’s nothing there so we’ve got to come up here,” she said. She believes the area has been targeted for these types of outlets but was not concerned because “people should have a variety.” Jacob Chatterton, of Linwood, is looking forward to the prospect of getting a job at the restaurant more than eating its food. “I’ve never had Taco Bell. But if I don’t have a job by then, I’ll definitely apply to work there. “I think everyone around here will like it Jacob Chatterton more, and it means less people at McDonald’s and KFC. The only thing healthy for a takeaway here is the Subway.” But its proximity to other outlets has caused some concern. It joins a group of restaurants within 200m of Linwood Avenue School, including KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King and Domino’s pizza, with other options inside Eastgate Mall. Said principal Gretchen Smith: “For us as a school, we have constant temptation at the gate, fuelled by the power of the brand, and the aroma of fast food wafting over the school on a daily basis, which can be appetising or nauseating.” OPTIONS: A Taco Bell restaurant is being built in Linwood, Simon Fisher, along with son Shane, is looking forward to Mexican food. PHOTOS: GEOFF SLOAN •HAVE YOUR SAY: What’s your view on another fast food outlet in the area? Email bea.gooding@ starmedia.kiwi This comes after a study published last week in the Preventive Medicine journal by Canterbury University revealed a correlation between poor mental health and people living in unhealthy environments. People experiencing recent mental distress or received a diagnosis had a greater likelihood of living near fast food or alcohol outlets, with less access to parks and waterways, the study found. The findings highlighted a need for local councils and governments to create environments that support healthy lifestyles, lowering the risk of mental illness and distress. Smith said the school was not consulted on the matter seeing as the area is a commercial zone. Starting this year, the school will supply lunch every day as part of the Ministry of Education’s “lunch in school” programme, to help pupils meet their nutritional needs. “The big brands that target this area will, of course, say that they are just meeting the demands of the local community and that they offer healthy alternatives such as salad and water, or that they give back to the community.” It is not the first time concerns regarding the proliferation of fast food restaurants in Linwood has been raised. In 2016, a petition was presented to the city council to ban fast food restaurants within 800m of schools. But residents have yet to see action as the city council said it was not able to change the district plan to regulate fast food until this year. NUMBER ONE SUPPLIER TO THE NZ JET BOATING COMMUNITY FOR OVER 50 YEARS • Part Boats & Hulls • Turn Key Packages • New Jet Units • Custom Fabrication • Expert Advice SERVICING • Spare Parts Retailer • Jet Unit Refurbishment • Engine Tune-Ups • Insurance Repairs • Impellor Reconditioning 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 Hon Poto WILLIAMS MP for Christchurch East For information and advice: P 03 382 0288 E poto.williams.mp@parliament.govt.nz Electorate office: Level 1, Eastgate Shopping Centre. Peter Tonkin 03 962 0505 peter.tonkin@hamjet.co.nz 175 Wainoni Road, Avondale Phone: 03 388 4373 Authorised by Poto Williams, Parliament Buildings, Wellington Limited time only! Limited time only! Limited time only! SAY IT WITH CAKE! THIS VALENTINE’S DAY Pre-order online today! PERFECT FOR TWO! Limited time only! Edgeware | Sydenham thecheesecakeshop.co.nz Cheesecakes | Mudcakes | Tortes | Desserts | Open 7 Days
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