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Rescuers recount saving 

eight from burning boat 

• By Samantha Mythen 

RESCUERS HAVE described 

how they saved eight people 

from a boat fire in Lyttelton 

Harbour. 

Kim Clinch, acting 

commodore of the Charteris 

Bay Yacht Club, was on a 

moored boat running a 

regatta when she saw the 

boat in distress. She phoned 

emergency services. 

“We saw it unfold, starting 

with seeing smoke. Our most 

important priority is to save 

lives first, rescues are a part of 

what we do and so the regatta 

support boat – a rib [rigid 

inflatable boat] – headed over 

to the boat,” she said. 

The club’s support crew, 

including Steve Palmer, were 

first on the scene. 

Palmer had been watching 

over the February 6 regatta 

when he first noticed the 

smoking boat. 

He jokingly asked his 

fellow support crew whether 

it was a fire or an out-ofcontrol 

barbecue. They soon 

realised it was serious and 

headed to the boat, about 2min 

away from their position. 

•Turn to page 4 

DESTROYED: Thick 

black smoke spread 

across Lyttelton 

Harbour after the boat 

caught fire and sank. 

PHOTOS: KIM CLINCH 

Teenager 

fined for 

risky stunt 

through 

tunnel 


AN 18-YEAR-OLD has been 

fined and severely reprimanded 

for risking his life by riding 

on the back of a moving freight 

truck through the Lyttelton 

tunnel. 

The truck was carrying a 40ft 

container to its Lyttelton port destination 

after 11pm on Thursday. 

It had stopped at the entrance 

to the Lyttelton tunnel on the 

Christchurch side due to tunnel 

maintenance. 

The teenager was a passenger in 

a burgundy Mazda3 which had 

stopped behind the truck. 

While they were stationary, the 

teenager jumped onto the back of 

the container, where he perched 

on the edge. After the lane was 

opened, the truck continued on 

through the tunnel. 

The truck driver was unable 

to see him due to the position 

of the container. The driver of a 

pilot vehicle noticed the teenager 

as the truck pulled up to the port 

gates. 

The teenager then jumped off 

and quickly ran up the road. 

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BARNETT PARK users are 

disappointed three large rocks 

that tumbled onto the park from 

Clifton Hill during the February 

22, 2011 earthquake have been 

removed. 

The rocks have been taken to 

the Te Pae convention centre by 

Ōtākaro Ltd, the Government 

agency responsible for anchor 

projects in the central city. They 

will be used as part of the landscaping. 

The city council said 

yesterday it gave permission 

for Ōtākaro Ltd to remove the 

rocks. 

“The community was 

not consulted over their 

removal, however, their 

presence in Barnett Park was 

only temporary – they were 

originally put in a pile here 

by the council following the 

earthquakes,” a city council 

spokesperson said. 

Elsa Truscott, who walks 

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They were also a good memory 

keeper of the Christchurch 

earthquakes,” she said. 

The rocks had become a natural 

playground for children to 

climb on. 

People also liked to have their 

photo taken while posing on the 

rocks. 

Mt Pleasant resident Amanda 

Rudkin lived on Clifton Hill 

before the earthquake still regularly 

visits the park with her two 

children, Quinn and Ava. 

“The rocks are an iconic part 

of the community,” she said. 

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HEAVY: Contractors removing three rocks from Redcliffs’ 

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the locals, they were part of 

our earthquake story and the 

children loved them for climbing 

so they had an connection too. It 

was great for kids to have natural 

resources to climb.” 

Rudkin said Ava were “quite 

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rocks being loaded onto a truck 

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• Quake pub reopens, p5 

Firefighters rescue 

curious cat Coco 


A PURR-FECT rescue by 

members of the Diamond 

Harbour Volunteer Fire Brigade 

meant a cat-strophe was quickly 

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On Friday, Jill Mehalski, 

SUCCESS: Diamond 

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long-time resident of Diamond 

Harbour, found her curious cat 

Coco, a burmese-himalayanpersian-ragdoll 

cross, trapped 

in a gap between a fence and a 

water tank on her property. 

The proud owner of three cats 

had already found herself in 

this situation last year in March 

when her ragdoll Cookie had 

also got itself trapped in the 

same place. 

After trying to reach a neighbour 

for help to no avail, Mehalski 

knew who to call to the 

rescue. She promptly got a hold 

of the volunteer fire brigade. 

“They must have thought: ‘Oh 

not again,’ after I rang them,” 

laughed Mehalski. 

Nathan Graham, chairman 

of the Diamond Harbour Resident’s 

Association, navigated the 

tricky rescue. 

Coco was soon back in the 

arms of Mehalski, not too soon 

after the fire brigade all received 

a cuddle from the cat too. 

Graham had also rescued 

Cookie the year before. 

Mehalski said: “We are so 

lucky to have such a fantastic 

fire brigade. I’m so grateful and 

I hope I don’t have to call them 

again.” 

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• From page 1 

Two people were in the water, 

five people and a dog were standing 

near the back of the smoking 

boat, and one person was in a 

small tender alongside. 

Dan Leech, another of the support 

crew, picked up the two in 

the water and the person in the 

tender. Palmer pulled up alongside 

the back 

of the boat and 

rescued the final 

five, and dog 

Mannie. 

“They all 

showed signs of 

shock,” Palmer 

Kim 

Clinch 

NEWS 

said. 

“They were so 

frightened, they 

seemed shell-shocked,” Clinch 

said. 

No one was injured. 

As they pulled away from 

the stricken vessel and headed 

towards Naval Point, flames engulfed 

the boat, which then sank. 

The Coast Guard arrived on 

scene around 20min later, Palmer 

said. 

Skippers are legally required to 

carry a correctly-sized life jacket 

for every person on board. However, 

Maritime NZ only recommends 

everyone on board wears 

a life jacket if the boat is under 

6m. In this case, the boat named 

Aroha Mai, was 12m, and it was 

fully equipped with safety gear, 

including life jackets. 

Although at the time of the fire 

no one on board was wearing life 

jackets, apart from Mannie. 

“I want to praise and thank the 

quick-thinking of our support 

boat crew,” said Clinch. 

Palmer said: “It was right place, 

right time. It’s usually pretty quiet 

as a support crew for the regatta 

so it was good to be really useful 

for a change.” 

In an email response to the Bay 

Harbour News, the owners of the 

vessel that caught fire, Debbie and 

Manaia Rehu, said: “Sorry but we 

are too devastated to make any 


‘They seemed shell-shocked’ 

FIREBALL: Flames quickly engulfed the vessel. The boat 

has since been salvaged from the seafloor. 

PHOTO: HILARY MACINTOSH 

comments at this time, only to 

say we are so grateful no family 

members including our fur baby, 

suffered any injuries thanks to 

the Charteris Bay yaught (sic) 

club members who took us all to 

safety.” 

The Rehu family had been attending 

a flotilla and then intended 

to sail to Diamond Harbour to 

celebrate Debbie’s 60th-birthday 

prior to the boat catching fire. 

They called Aroha Mai, their 

“home away from home.” 

The Charteris Bay Yacht Club 

was hosting the South Island age 

regatta with around 60 junior 

participants. 

Joyride described as 

a serious situation 

• From page 1 

The police have since identified 

him and he has been issued 

a $150 infringement offence 

notice for riding in an unsafe 

position. 

Said Sergeant Gerard Peoples: 

“We want to reiterate that this 

behaviour is quite dangerous 

and people should think before 

they act. 

“People need to be aware of 

the danger they pose not only 

to themselves but also to other 

road users.” 

Phil Peters is a work colleague 

of the truck driver and lives in 

Lyttelton. 

He was frustrated at the 

teenager due to the stress he had 

caused his colleague, who he 

said was a really good driver. 

Peters said that the perch the 

teenager was on would have only 

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would have dangled off the side 

of the truck. 

The situation would have been 

very serious had it gone wrong. 

“The car following behind 

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time to react or stop and would 

have run him over. If he got 

caught in the truck’s wheels, it 

would have been instant death,” 

Peters said. 

“The man was just taking 

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would have seen the trailer and 

thought it would be cool to sit 

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THE BYO Pub in Heathcote 

Valley is opening its doors once 

more on Friday to commemorate 

10 years since the February 22, 

2011 earthquake. 

The quake and the September 

4, 2010 quake devastated the 

Heathcote Valley, significantly 

damaging the historic Valley Inn 

Tavern and several cafes. 

Two weeks after the February 

earthquake, St Mary’s church – 

built in 1860 – transformed itself 

into a local pub, opening Friday 

and Saturday nights with bring 

your own drinks and food. 

Malcolm Rickerby was the 

vicar’s warden in 2011. He was 

part of the team, including the 

vicar Mary Giles, who came up 

with the idea for the BYO Pub. 

“We knew we had to do 

something for our tight-knit 

community,” said Rickerby. 

Luckily, the hall that hosted 

the pub had been restored in August 

2010 and was undamaged 

by the earthquakes. 

“On the first night, almost 80 

per cent of the valley were present 

with their kids.” 

Anthony Stroud said his 

family attended almost every 

Friday night. 

“After the quake, we had no 

where to go, and then this was 

the place where you could take 

some food and drinks and have a 

fun social gathering,” he said. 

“You could meet new people 

and chat to others about what 

they went through and were 

going through after the quakes.” 

His daughter Poppy Denovan- 

Stroud was eight when the BYO 

Pub opened for the first time. 

“Everyone was making a big 

deal about it and it was just nice 


BYO Pub reopens doors for 

10-year quake anniversary 

TIME TO REMEMBER: Jeanie Rickerby outside the BYO Pub in 

April 2011. The pub will open again to commemorate the 10 

year anniversary of the February 22, 2011 earthquake. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

to see something good come out 

of the earthquake. The community 

spirits were high,” she said. 

Heathcote Ward city 

councillor Sara Templeton said: 

“It was a safe place to connect 

and share. It was the heart of the 

village.” 

Templeton’s three children 

were four (twins) and six in 2011. 

She reflected on how the BYO 

Pub was perfect for both adults 

and the young people of the 

community. 

“It was all so much fun for the 

kids. I remember looking outside 

into the dark and seeing all these 

little lights running around in 

the paddock behind the church 

where kids were playing hide and 

seek.” 

Rickerby said it never rained 

on a Friday night. About 80-100 

people gathered each weekend. 

Although the patronage 

decreased over the years, and the 

BYO Pub dropped to opening 

only one day a week (Friday), 

it continued running until July 

2014. 

Rickerby is looking forward to 

joining everyone at the pub on 

Friday. 

“It’s a fantastic idea to have 

the 10 year anniversary there. 

The BYO Pub was a large part 

of the community’s earthquake 

recovery, it brought everyone 

together.” 

Said Templeton: “The event 

will be a time to look back and 

reflect, both on how long it has 

been since the earthquakes but 

also on how time has passed 

in the blink of an eye. We have 

come a long way.” 

The BYO Pub event will 

depend on alert levels. 

Check the Facebook event 

page for updates. 

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Other events 

to remember 

Feb 22, 2011 

THE MT Pleasant Community 

Centre is hosting an 

earthquake exhibition over 

the wekend. Made and curated 

by Mt Pleasant residents, the 

exhibition will tell the stories 

of the earthquake’s impact on 

people in the area. 

On Monday, there will 

also be a reflection gathering 

at the centre, followed by a 

walk of remembrance to the 

nearby estuary. The public is 

invited to bring a small floral 

contribution. 

Sumner will host its 

memorial event on Monday. 

Meeting at the RSA Memorial 

Gates on Nayland St at 

12.30pm, the event will include 

the laying of a wreathe and 

flowers. There will be speeches 

of remembrance from the 

Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade 

and Linwood-Heathcote- 

Central Community Board 

member Darrell Latham. 

In Lyttelton, the Hearts 

Shall Anchor earthquake 

commemoration event will 

start at 12.51pm in Albion 

Square, with a piper, followed 

by a 1min silence. The Eastern, 

Anthea Struthers, Lindon 

Puffin, Adam Hattawy and Al 

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Recalling artist Bill Hammond’s generosity 

Long-time 

Lyttelton 

resident 

and coowner 

of 

Busy C’s 

Preschool 

Caro Davidson writes 

about iconic artist Bill 

Hammond who died 

recently 

I WANT to acknowledge Bill 

Hammond’s extraordinary 

generosity on behalf of the 

Lyttelton tamariki/children, 

their whānau, the local schools 

and the local artists. 

In 2003 the first Peninsula Art 

Auction was held, which came 

about to raise funds for a teacher 

salary at Lyttelton Main School, 

due to a temporary dip in role 

numbers which meant we were 

losing a teacher. 

We knew a lot of local artists, 

and were aware of the talent we 

were surrounded by, with the 

most notable local artist being 

Bill Hammond – one of New 

Zealand’s greatest contemporary 

artists. 

I met Bill in a supermarket car 

park and told him of our plan for 

the fundraiser art auction and 

asked if he would be interested 

to be part of it. With no fuss or 

hesitation he said “sure, for the 

children of Lyttelton – when do 

you want the work?” 

With that, he has single-handedly 

raised tens of thousands of 

dollars every second year (when 

the Peninsula Art Auction’s are 

held) for the schools (now the 

one school, Lyttelton Primary) 

with his art work which he donated 

each year. 

He was so talented, unassuming, 

efficient – and he inspired 

our local and emerging artists 

to exhibit (with the privilege of 

appearing in the same exhibition 

as such an esteemed artist as 

Bill), and bidding interest from 

all over Aotearoa. 

He joined us in our Harbour 

Kitchen’s cookbook fundraiser 

in 2009 (which is being repeated 

this year) with his favourite recipe 

of sliced beetroot and Marmite 

on toast – along with an illustration 

of the same. A stunning 

combination of flavours. 

He donated works each year to 

the Sculptures on the Peninsula 

for Chomondeley Children’s 

Centre in Governor’s Bay – 

BRILLIANT: Artist 

Bill Hammond 

lived and worked 

in Lyttelton before 

he passed away 

in January. This 

painting is titled 

Fall of Icarus 

(1995). 

working wonderful art creations 

on whatever medium was supplied 

to the artists – saws, chairs, 

shovels, wheelcaps. 

He and wife Jane opened a 

Busy C’s Preschool art exhibition 

held in the late 90s at Tony 

Palmer’s new gallery opposite the 

medical centre, because he was a 

neighbour, and so generous and 

interested in the well-being of 

our tamariki. 

A highlight was being parent 

help with Bill at his own survey 

exhibition Jingle Jangle Morning 

in 2007 at the Christchurch Art 

Gallery when his granddaughter 

was attending Lyttelton Main 

School. 

Those tamariki received 

information about his works 

that I believe no journalist 

ever got – and Bill also got to 

hear the wonderful accolades 

the public were giving his work, 

as he was rarely photographed, 

therefore people were unaware 

the artist himself was in their 

midst. 

The tamariki were set an 

exercise to study and draw one of 

Bill’s works, and he was having 

fun signing some of them . . . 

which may or may not cause 

some future confusion in the art 

market. 

Deepest condolences and 

best wishes go to Jane and his 

family. 

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NEWS 9 

Former Sumner School 

principal remembered 

Former Sumner 

School teacher 

Nancy Meherne 

writes about Peter 

Vesty, a former 

principal at the 

school, who died 

on Christmas Eve 

PETER WAS headmaster 

at the school for 16 years 

from 1976 to 1992. 

The teachers, parents 

and children attending 

the school during these 

years will be upset with 

death, but will have strong 

feelings for his ability in all 

respects. 

The response from children, 

parents and teachers 

to his energetic and highly 

responsive personality, and 

his ability to develop good 

humour, meant laughter 

was most evident in this 

school. 

Children loved and respected 

him, and if a message 

had to be taken to the 

office, everyone put their 

hands up to volunteer. 

I know, I had a list of all 

names on the blackboard 

and as they were chosen 

their name was rubbed out. 

One time in weekly 

assembly, juniors were 

told a very important man 


FURTHER amenities 

will be added to Te Papa 

Kura Redcliffs Park as it 

transforms into the new 

community locale. 

The former school site 

is to receive a new toilet 

block, drinking fountain, 

signage and furniture. 

More plants and trees will 

also be added to the area. 

All of this will feature 

alongside the two sports 

fields – junior and intermediate 

– which opened in 

December. 

Said city council head of 

parks Andrew Rutledge: 

“The park has been a huge 

boost for the area and it’s 

been great to see lots of 

people making the most of 

it as we know it is a really 

significant space for the 

community. 

“We’re getting under way 

with plans to make this 

asset an even better space 

for people to visit.” 

Heathcote Ward city 

councillor Sara Templeton 

said the development of 

this park has been a longtime 

coming. 

from the Royal Family was 

coming to walk along the 

Esplanade in the weekend. 

Who would that be? 

So many children’s 

hands went up, the children 

saying: “Mr Vesty.” 

The answer was: “No.” 

They all looked puzzled 

and disappointed until one 

small boy put his hand up, 

then down and up again, 

saying loudly: “Is it, (pause) 

God?” 

The answer was: “No. It 

is Prince Charles”. 

“Oh,” everyone sighed, 

and their heads were shaking 

with disbelief. 

One boy in my classroom 

was so impressed by 

the head, he always had 

an eye on the door ready 

to open it and salute Peter, 

and close it when he left. 

We teachers knew that 

we could discuss our ideas 

and desires with Peter. He 

A lot of the delay with 

the park’s development was 

because of the extensive archaeological 

work that had 

to be carried out first. 

The park is next to the 

Moa Bone point cave, 

which is an area of extreme 

cultural significance to 

local iwi. The cave and surrounding 

area are thought 

to have been the site of 

some of the earliest Māori 

settlement in New Zealand 

around the 14th-century. 

Said Templeton: “Having 

the park up and running 

now is very exciting. It has 

been a community-focused 

project.” 

trusted us to work hard. 

One idea he supported 

was a music scheme involving 

the whole school 

which developed into 230 

children playing together 

for concerts, and groups 

visiting aged people homes 

and other schools. 

As well as good relationships, 

other aspects of the 

school received attention 

and real improvement 

occurred. 

The Education Department 

planned to pull two 

old classrooms down, but 

Peter knew we needed a 

school hall for all our assemblies, 

concerts, breakups, 

and fundraising for 

school improvement. 

At that time we had to 

use the village hall. 

He succeeded in producing 

a good sized hall and 

later a big swimming pool. 

This resulted in a high 

standard of swimming 

ability, necessary for safe 

swimming in a seashore 

zone. 

Mr Vesty’s hard work, 

energy and determination 

to achieve a fully 

functional school has never 

been forgotten; so highly 

appreciated and valued, 

which has perpetuated the 

high standard of Sumner 

School today. 

Transformation planned 

for Redcliffs Park 

UPGRADES: New amenities are on the way at 

the former Redcliffs School, which is now Te 

Papa Kura Redcliffs Park. 

Before the former 

Redcliffs School buildings 

were demolished, members 

of the community were 

taken round the area and 

asked what they would like 

to keep. 

The playground was a 

key focus and has since 

been refurbished and is 

extensively used. 

The community also 

wanted to keep a classroom 

which was not badly 

damaged. 

The Mt Pleasant 

Pottery Club has recently 

taken up that lease and will 

be operating from there 

soon. 

McMaster & Heap 

Veterinary practice 

Dental issues in puppies 

and kittens 

We seem to be seeing or are more aware 

of a number of our young patients with 

teeth issues at an early age. A thorough 

dental check needs an accommodating 

patient and a patient vet and is not always 

easy! Your initial training of your puppy 

and yes your kitten with handing the feet, 

looking in the mouth and ears certainly 

helps. Positive reinforcement with praise 

and play or treats afterwards really helps 

this become an experience they look 

forward to rather than shy away from. 

At our vaccination checks which we do 

every 3-4 weeks until your puppy or kitten 

is 16 weeks, we will give them a full health 

check and examine the mouth to try and 

identify any dental issues early so we can 

hopefully correct them and not need 

major surgery later on. 

Some of the things we usually see are 

malocclusions where often due to face 

shape and size the teeth don’t align in a 

normal way. Often these may not cause 

any major problems and simple dental 

care to help keep the teeth clean will be all 

that is needed. 

Unfortunately sometimes we have teeth 

that erupt in the wrong place or the bone structure 

of the mouth does not have enough room for the 

teeth to come 

up where they 

should do. 

One situation 

is where the 

lower canines 

hit the roof of 

the mouth and 

can cause big 

painful holes. 

Sometimes 

we can 

correct these 

with specific 

ball therapy 

techniques 

but others may 

require surgical 

extractions 

as soon as 

possible. Our 

goal is to try 

and keep your 

puppy or kitten 

pain free and 

to try and sort 

Macy at 12 weeks 

out issues early 

so hopefully 

we can save the adult teeth. 

Retained teeth are a common problem and it is 

often the canines involved. The big issue is that 

if we don’t remove these teeth quickly then they 

can displace by blocking the normal pathway of 

the adult canine teeth. Then we can have long 

term problems. This is one of the reasons your 

vet may suggest a check up around 6 months 

of age so we can recognise this issue early and 

prevent permanent problems. 

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Another condition that happens is that some teeth 

don’t erupt or are missing. This seems to affect 

dogs more commonly and we notice that there are 

missing teeth, often when they are 

neutered. This seems to be relatively 

common in Boxers, Shih Tzus and 

Chihuahuas. If there are teeth under 

the gum line we sometimes can do 

a simple technique to allow them to 

erupt but unfortunately others may 

just be too deep. These teeth can 

form huge cysts in the bone and if 

not detected can end up with a dog 

needing it’s lower jaw removed! 

These are a couple of x-rays from a 

wonderful patient Pepper whose 

lower canine teeth hadn’t erupted and 

caused these massive cysts. 

All in all it is about early detection to 

prevent long term problems, your help 

with handling training and rewards 

can really make a big difference in our 

ability to examine your puppy or kitten. 

Treats and Cuddles!!! 

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McMaster & Heap


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Around 80-100 people were involved and 

we were all very impressed. Most people 

came to school either by paddleboard, 

kayak, blow up rafts, canoes and much 

more. 

Everyone arrived at about 2pm at 

Moncks Bay and waited for about half 

an hour for the wind to calm down a bit 

and for the sail races to finish. We got 

back into the water around 2.30pm after a 

sandcastle competition. 

Paddle to school day was a blast and 

we all had a lot of fun! After a lot of hard 

work, swimming and pushing people off 

of their rides, we finally arrived at the 

school around 3.15pm. 

There were a lot of safety precautions 

and water stops if people got tired. Seven 

surf lifesavers from Sumner Surf Club in 

inflatable rescue boats and on surf boards 

were there to help us out. 

After we arrived everyone changed into 

warm clothing and huddled around on the 

grass for a delicious picnic and later played 

some games. 

Abby, our deputy principal came 

around and handed out some tasty ice 

blocks which we all enjoyed very much. 

A big thank you to Abby and Darren 

and all the helpers and organisers. We 

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Overall the project was so much fun, not 

many kids get to paddle to their school. 

We all enjoyed it a lot and would definitely 

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170 years of Prep School Excellence 

Educational matters have 

been much in the news at the 

start of the school year. At St 

Michael’s, we are delighted 

that history teaching has finally 

been acknowledged as essential 

for developing well-informed, 

articulate Kiwi citizens. 

For at St Michael’s, history 

is our foundation. As New 

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for 170 years we have educated 

and nurtured the visionaries and 

dreamers who have built our 

city and country, shaping our 

history and future. 

At St Michael’s, our 

young pupils have limitless 

potential to lead exciting and 

generous lives, and we have 

the responsibility to educate 

and inspire them, to encourage 

every child to flourish in 

mind, body and spirit. 

St Michael’s is a prep school 

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1-8. ‘Prep’ as in a preparation 

for secondary school, and a 

foundation for a fine life. For 

at the heart of St Michael’s 

are the essential values of 

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citizenship: respect, integrity, 

faith, hope and love. 

Our small co-ed classes and 

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each child is an individual, 

well known by staff and fellow 

pupils alike. Every child has a 

desk and chair, locker and peg 

– their own space in which to 

establish their own sense of 

place and identity. 

Traditional foundations 

in English and Mathematics 

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The mechanics of English – 

punctuation, grammar, spelling, 

vocabulary and sentence 

construction – are taught, 

practised and tested. Learning 

to read develops into reading 

to learn, and the delights of 

children’s literature, poetry 

and drama. Simple sentences 

become finely crafted creative 

writing, accounts and studies. 

Maths teaching has been 

in the media firing line again 

recently as our national results 

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international markers. At St 

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and teach proper, ‘good, old 

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are taught and have to learn 

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essential algorithm methods. 

We don’t bundle anything! Our 

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because they recognise it! 

This academic rigour then 

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in History, Geography and 

Science. Spanish and, for the 

older pupils, Latin, offer the 

enrichment of learning another 

language and about another 

culture. IT literacy is taught, 

not assumed, and computer use 

is measured. We like teaching 

and talking to our pupils! 

A prep education offers 

balance. St Michael’s cultural 

and sports’ programmes 

further develop each child’s 

foundation, as creativity and 

problem-solving come in many 

forms. Specialist art and music 

classes are enjoyed weekly. 

Many pupils participate in 

individual instrumental, singing 

or speech & drama lessons with 

one of our ten itinerant staff. 

Our several choirs, Stage Band 

and Orchestra offer key early 

steps in group performance. 

Our senior programme, 

Parare, advances our Year 7&8 

education outside the box, from 

financial literacy to outdoor ed, 

leadership challenges to new 

sports, citizenship and civics to 

art and technologies. 

Nestled as we are on the 

banks of the Avon, opposite 

the Riverside Farmers’ Market, 

ST MICHAEL’S ALUMNI 

To help us celebrate 170 years of St 

Michael’s Prep School excellence at the 

heart of our city, alumni and former staff 

are warmly invited to contact us so we can 

share our anniversary plans with you. 

alumni@saintmichaels.co.nz 

St Michael’s extended campus 

is spectacular: the art gallery, 

museum, library, theatres and 

Hagley Park are frequent haunts 

only minutes away. 

Many of our parents work 

in the thriving city centre, and 

Lincoln and Riccarton Road 

hubs, but they live city-wide. 

They comment on the comfort 

of knowing their children are in 

school nearby and the benefits 

of popping over for an hour to 

catch a performance or watch a 

race. 

With the central bus exchange 

only a block away, senior 

children arrive from all corners 

of the city. 

An independent school 

education is a precious gift 

and it doesn’t have to break the 

bank. If you think a St Michael’s 

education would suit your 

child, you are warmly welcome 

to discover for yourself our 

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Our next Open Day is coming 

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Please pop in during the day 

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Some places available for 2021. 

Open Day: Wednesday 3 March 

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ESTUARY MATTERS 

NEWS 13 

Festival to celebrate the estuary’s beauty 

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 Vicky Southworth writes about 

Estuary Fest that will be held on February 27. 

WHETHER CHOPPY water 

and dark brooding sky, or mirror 

smooth reflecting the bright 

blue of a summer’s morning, 

looking across the estuary to the 

mountains is a spectacular scene. 

I joined the Estuary Trust as 

the Environment Canterbury 

councillor representative just over 

a year ago. I have come to see the 

estuary as so much more than a 

picture-perfect landscape; it is 

home to many species, of which 

the birds are the most visible. 

Riding my bike along the 

Coastal Pathway, I can now name 

the birds I see, and know something 

about them. 

There’s the sharply dressed pied 

oystercatchers with red bill and 

crisp black and white attire – they 

take their time picking through 

the exposed shellfish beds at low 

tide. 

ACTIVITIES: Children taking part in past Estuary Fest 

events, there will be fun for all ages on February 27. 

The godwits in brown blend 

in but are worth a closer look for 

their unfeasibly long beaks. I love 

how the cormorants congregate; 

wings outstretched soaking up the 

sun after diving for fish. 

However, my favourite is the 

royal spoonbill which, in spite of 

its pure white feathers, reminds 

me of a bulldozer, head down 

trundling through the muddy 

shallows to feed. 

Go along to the annual Estuary 

Fest to celebrate the beauty of 

everything estuary; its wildlife, its 

beauty and the recreational opportunities 

provides. 

The free event will be held 

on February 27, 1-5pm, 

McCormacks Bay Reserve (turn 

right just before the causeway). 

There will be ample and 

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children activities, native plants 

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with information on everything 

estuary and so much more. 

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Location space & style are all on offer here 

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minutes from cafes, the doctor and sought 

after primary and secondary schools. 

This home offers tremendous value, my 

clients are downsizing and will listen to 

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Call me now to view. 

AUCTION: Thursday 25th February 2021 

from 12:00pm Harcourts Grenadier 98 

Moorhouse Avenue (Unless Sold Prior) 

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Wednesday February 17 2021 Bay Harbour News 15 

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Wednesday February 17 2021 Bay Harbour News 17 

Thinking of selling 

and actually selling are 

quite different things 

Contact Ray White Ferrymead 

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? 

Ray White Ferrymead 

Ready When You Are! 

Phone (03) 3844 179 | Email prier.manson@raywhite.com 

rwferrymead.co.nz /RayWhiteFerrymead 

Prier Manson Ltd. (Licensed REAA 2008) 

Craig Prier


Position Perfection 

64 Wakatu Avenue, Redcliffs 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living, 1 dining, 4 car garaging 

A supreme park-side position provides a magnificent backdrop to this 

sizeable 70s home which offers an effortless lifestyle in Redcliffs. 

Boasting immediate access through to neighbouring Barnett Park, this 

property is well-positioned to embrace Redcliffs various offerings, with 

a mere stroll leading you to the beach, cafes and bars while in-zone 

Redcliffs School is also nearby. 

Superbly presented and meticulously maintained, this appealing 

family home is tastefully styled and has enjoyed refreshed flooring, an 

upgraded kitchen and refurbished bathroom over the past decade and 

a half. 

The expansive five-bedroom layout is arranged across two floors, with 

bedrooms and a bathroom on each for ultimate everyday ease. The 

home’s ground floor accommodation is ideal for teens, with a bathroom 

supporting the three bedrooms, two of which open out to a patio. An 

additional bathroom separates the two upper-level bedrooms which 

boast elevated views, one of which is the generously sized master. 

Large living spaces occupy the ground floor, including the kitchen, 

dining and lounge area as well as a sunroom that leads outdoors to 

the spacious deck and garden. A courtyard at the front of the section 

soaks up the morning sun to provide the perfect spot for enjoying your 

morning coffee. 

Extensive insulation, double glazing and a new log burner keep this sunbathed 

home incredibly comfortable throughout the seasons. 

Storage has been thoughtfully considered throughout, with a four-car 

garage, two garden sheds and on-site parking offering abundant space 

outdoors. 

This fantastic family home represents a rare opportunity in a favoured 

location, and prospective purchasers are encouraged to act quickly. 

Contact Paula or Simon for more information. 

No.1 Sales Consultants 2017-2020 

Simon & Paula Standeven 

Auction: Sunday 7 March at 1:00pm, 

on site (unless sold prior) 

Open Homes: Wednesday 12:30 - 1:00pm, 

Sunday 2:30 - 3:00pm 

rwferrymead.co.nz/OPA25278 

Simon and Paula Standeven 

M. 0274 304 691 

E. thestandevens@raywhite.com 

Paula & Simon Standeven 

Jan Edlin Pip Sutton 

Cherie Mooyman 

Marie Malone Elenor Corston 

Anna Loader & Bronny Clifford


Wednesday February 17 2021 Bay Harbour News 19 

Repair, Rejuvenate or Redevelop 

16 Hurst Seager Lane, Sumner 

5 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 toilets, 2 living, 2 car garaging 

Enjoying an elevated position to take in unrivalled coastal views and set on 

a substantial parcel of land, this large family home tucked away at the end of 

a quiet cul-de-sac on Clifton Hill is offered to the market on “as is, where is” 

basis. With both the interior and exterior remaining true to its origins, the 

property represents a unique opportunity for a savvy buyer with vision and 

flair to repair, rejuvenate and reap the benefits. 

With double garaging on the ground floor, and living and accommodation 

arranged over two light-filled upper levels, the cleverly-configured floorplan 

has been designed to take full advantage of the spectacular outlook with 

sweeping views across the Avon-Heathcote Estuary to the Southern Alps 

from almost every room. Incorporating five bedrooms, three bathrooms plus 

a guest toilet, and a generously proportioned interconnected kitchen, dining 

and living space with adjoining study, the home will accommodate modern 

living with ease and with a multitude of flexible spaces, will appeal to those 

seeking to work from home. 

Rich with bird life and featuring easy-care plantings, the magnificent 

1.8-hectare section’s sloping gradient ensures you’ll never be built out and 

imparts a sense of space and seclusion while being just a few minutes’ drive 

from Sumner Beach and 20 minutes from the central city. 

Designed and built to our vendors’ specifications, this property has served as 

a very special family home for many years but with the decision to sell firmly 

made, this property is a must-see for buyers ready to tackle a new project. 

Auction: Thursday 4 March from 11:00am, in rooms, Ray White, 

Level 2, 76 Hereford Street (unless sold prior) 

Open Homes: Wednesday 12:30 - 1:00pm and Sunday 3:30 - 4:00pm 

www.raywhite.co.nz/OPA24531 


M. 0274 304 691 E. thestandevens@raywhite.com 

Boundary line 

indicative only 

No.1 Sales Consultants 

2017-2020 


Sensational Seaside Sanctuary 

85 Beachville Road, Redcliffs 

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living, 1 car garaging 

Soundly constructed in 2015 by the highly respected local firm Trevor Hone 

Builders, this home is set in a stunning seaside locale, offering the ultimate 

retreat from busy, modern life. 

Spread over two superbly finished levels; the ground floor encompasses the 

spacious open plan kitchen, living and dining area along with one double 

bedroom and a full family bathroom. Upstairs, a further two bedrooms, 

including the master, are cleverly separated by a dual access ensuite. 

Bedrooms include built-in storage and joinery while the master bedroom 

takes maximum advantage of the spectacular sea views. 

A studio space incorporated into the new single garage offers further 

accommodation or presents a private space for work, while plenty of offstreet 

parking ensures ample room for additional vehicles. 

Positioned for excellent sun and enjoying the most modern construction 

standards, including double-glazing and full insulation, this home offers 

superior comfort and is a pleasure to live in, year-round. 

Situated on a perfectly proportioned 456m² site just metres from the coastal 

pathway; the beautifully landscaped grounds combine space for outdoor 

living and entertaining with lush, low-maintenance plantings to ensure 

your downtime can be spent revelling in all that this incredible waterfront 

location offers. 

Offering contemporary post-earthquake construction and an unsurpassed 

setting with the estuary, beach, village and Redcliffs School all on the 

doorstep, this endlessly appealing home is guaranteed to attract a 

wide range of buyers. Interest will be high, and your earliest viewing is 

encouraged. Contact Paula or Simon for more information. 

Auction Sunday 7 March at 11:00am, on site (unless sold prior) 

Open Homes: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 1:30 - 2:00pm 



M. 0274 304 691 E. thestandevens@raywhite.com 

No.1 Sales Consultants 

2017-2020 


Craig Prier Yvette Wright 

Donna Lee 

Bev Prout Rod Cross James Shepherd Gretta Ulmer Mark Gardner


2 Wakatu Ave 

Beach House on the Bay 

2 Wakatu Avenue, Redcliffs 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 car garaging 

• Easy living, low maintenance 3 bedroom Lockwood design, with loads of potential 

• Perfectly positioned for a primo coastal lifestyle without breaking the bank 

• Walk to the waterfront, beach and village 

• Dual access from Main Road or Wakatu Ave 

• Easy care garden; garage with off street parking. Perfect ‘Lock and Leave’ 

• Surplus to requirements, vendors instructions are - must be sold 

Auction: Thursday 25 February at 4:00pm, 

on site (unless sold prior) 

Open Homes: 

Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm 


Mark Gardner 

M. 021 633 669 

E. mark.gardner@raywhite.com 

Ray White Ferrymead 

Ready When You Are! 

Phone (03) 3844 179 | Email prier.manson@raywhite.com | rwferrymead.co.nz | /RayWhiteFerrymead Prier Manson Ltd. (Licensed REAA 2008)

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