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NEWS 16 Ashburton Courier, February 11, 2021 Work starts on Mt Somers Hall Earthquake strengthening and refurbishment work is underway on the Mt Somers Hall. Scaffolding is up and strengtheningworkisbeing carriedout onthe facade of the building. Steel reinforcements have beenaddedand asbestos that was usedfor fireprotection on thehallprojectorhas beenremovedfromthe building. In October 2020 the Mt SomersReserveBoard received agrantfromthe Government’s Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) of $89,353.13tocover the upgrade project. Thefunding willenablethe supperroomtobefreshened up,coverdemolition of a chimney andpainting work. Mt Somers Reserve Board memberChris Murphy said the project had started earlier this month and was expected to be completedby midApril. The boardwas grateful for the PGFfundingithad receivedvia Ashburton DistrictCouncil, which would help withthe muchneededfreshenupofthe community facility. The work would be ‘‘sympathetic’’tothe building andtothe casual passerby therewould benoreal difference. There would also be improvements to thelighting and kitchenarea. MrMurphysaid the PGF fundingprettymuch covered the entire refurbishment costsofthe projectand would helppreserve thehistoric valueofthe hall. The Mt Somers Hall was opened in 1922. The Mt Somers Hall under scaffolding. PHOTO MICK JENSEN Historic hui for mayors, runanga Ashburtonmayor Neil Brownhas been partofanhistoric meeting between Canterburymayors andPapatipu Runanga leaders. The Canterbury Mayoral Forumheld a hui with thechairs of Canterbury’s10 Papatipu Runanga at SelwynDistrict Council lastweek. It was the first time the mayors and runanga leadershavecometogether in this way. While many individual councils and mana whenua have enduring and solid relationships already, thetwo Canterburywide leadership groups have not met and engaged as acollectiveuntil now. The purposeofthe hui was to start buildingamoreformal relationship and focused on getting to know each other and understandingthe roles that each other play in their communities. Mayors and chairs shared information about their backgrounds, leadership roles, their council or takiwa areas, and their priorities for the future of Canterburyand its people. Chair of the mayoral forum Selwyn mayor SamBroughton said the hui had given the group astrongfoundationto build on. ‘‘Havingthe chairs of the Papatipu Runanga andmayoral forum membersin one room established agreat platform fromwhich we can work together for the greater wellbeingofour peopleand land.’’ Liz Brown, chairofTeTaumutu Runanga,saiditwas avery positive and constructive meeting. “This lays the beginnings of the foundation for aTiriti oWaitangibased partnershipwhere we can participate at theconceptual designstage rather than after the mahi hascommenced.” Mayorsand Papatipu Runanga chairs all agreed the valueinfostering the growing relationship and haveagreed to meet regularly to continuethe dialogue together. Mr Broughton said he felt astrongsense of commitment to work in partnership toward shared goals. ‘‘While we might be able to go fast separately,wecan go much further together.’’ Above: At the historic meeting were (from left) Dan Gordon (Waimakariri mayor), Marie Black (Hurunui mayor), Neil Brown (Ashburton mayor), Chevy Allen (Te Runanga oKaikoura GM), John Henry (chair of Te Runanga oArowhenua), Sam Broughton (Selwyn mayor), Justin Tipu (chair of Te Runanga oMoeraki), Liz Brown (chair of Te Taumutu Runanga), Matiu Payne (chair of Te Runanga o Koukourarata), Tania Wati (chair of Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga), Craig Mackle (Kaikoura mayor), Graham Smith (Mackenzie mayor), Nigel Bowen (Timaru mayor), Lianne Dalziel (Christchurch mayor), Jenny Hughey (Environment Canterbury chair), Jo McLean (chair of Te Runanga oWaihao), Hariata Kahu (chair of Te Runanga oKaikoura). www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz Quakes’ 10-year milestone Mid Canterbury people are invited to mark the10year anniversaryofthe February 22, 2011earthquake with afree visittoQuake City, Canterbury Museum’sspecialexhibition about the Canterbury Earthquakes. Thanks to support from major sponsor theEarthquake Commission (EQC), admission charges to Quake Citywill be waivedon February 22. QuakeCity has had some updates aheadofthe 10year anniversary. Additions include asculptural wall of orangeroad cones in the entryway anda slideshow of buildings, artworksand streetscapes showing howOtautahi Christchurch haschanged in the decade since the earthquakes. Anumber of Cantabrianswho recount their experiences on February22,2011inthe film 12.51, which runs in the exhibition, have been reinterviewed andfeatureina new short film reflectingon how their lives have changed in the last decade. Museum director Anthony Wright hopes people around the region takeupthe opportunity tovisit Quake City and reflect on the decade since the February quake. “TheFebruaryquake was a tragedy that continues to affect the lives of Cantabrians, so it’s important thatwehaveaplace to tell the storiesofthe earthquakes and appropriate that we mark the 10year anniversarywith free entry. Quake City has somesobering reminders of what we lost in the earthquakes, but also of the challenges we overcameby pulling together.” Mr Wright said EQC’s sponsorship is notonly enabling freeentry on the anniversary, buthas also helped us to refocus Quake City on the domestic marketafter losing 80 percent of its visitors from overseas, due to Covid19 travelrestrictions. EQC’s chief resilience and researchofficer Jo Horrocks said that buildingknowledge and resilience in the community is akey focus for EQC. DO YOUNEED INSECTORSECURITY SCREENS? Useyour outdoor living areas all year round DavidwillbecomingtoAshburton on Thursday 18 th February. Please contactthe officetobook afree measureand quote forthese or forany otherproductsinthe HomePlusrange. • Warm &dry in winter • Stylish &permanent • UV protection forsummer • 5year warranty CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE AWNINGS&BLINDS BALUSTRADES FENCING&GATES LOUVREROOFS SHOWERS WARDROBES&DOORS 88 Gasson St,Sydenham |03379 3740 |www.homeplus.co.nz Call your local installer BrentPatterson based in Geraldine MID &SOUTH CANTERBURY Freephone 0800 777 855 l www.archgola.co.nz 2128195
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz Ashburton Courier, February 11, 2021 17 Food, culture shared at Bite event Awa Timothy took to the stage with Pacific Tribal to perform. The food judges at Multi Cultural Bite were (from left) Mexicanborn Carla Martinez from Speight’s Ale House, Patty Kittikote from Ton’s Thai Ashburton and Olivia Fox from Ashburton Youth Council. Our La-Z-Boyprices havereclined. 30% off Selected La-Z-BoyLounge Suites* Thisdeal is so laidback,it’spractically horizontal. Don’t missout on the opportunity to take your downtime up alevel. From recliners, to lounge suites, you’llfind what youneed to chill likeachampion, with La-Z-Boy—the industry leader in lazing. Offers validuntil Tuesday2nd March 2021, unless otherwise stated.Someproducts on displayinselected stores only –please call 0800764 847tocheck availability.Personalshoppers only.*Discountisoff ourfull retail price and notavailable in conjunction withany otheroffer. SCWK46AC2
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