Bay Harbour: February 17, 2021

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2 Bay Harbour News Wednesday February 17 2021 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz what’s on this week GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Samantha Mythen Ph: 021 919 917 samantha.mythen@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Jo-Anne Fuller Ph: 364 7425 jo.fuller@starmedia.kiwi Rob Davison Ph: 021 225 8584 rob.davison@starmedia.kiwi The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 10,514 homes every week. Brookhaven • Heathcote • Ferrymead Redcliffs • Mt Pleasant • Sumner • Lyttelton Diamond Harbour • Governors Bay • Akaroa Redcliffs Social Adult Tennis Tuesday and Friday 9.30-11.30am, Sunday, 1pm 75 Main Rd, Redcliffs All abilities, and non-members welcome. Adult “Skills and Drills” coaching is being held on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Junior coaching is on Tuesday and Thursdays, after school. Email head coach Alan Adair alanmichaeladair@ yahoo.com or for more information see redcliffstennis.co.nz Sumner Silver Band Thursday, 7-8.30pm Redcliffs School, Beachville Rd All welcome to attend the band’s regular rehearsals to either just listen or to become part of the band. They can provide instruments and encourage returning players of all ages. Phone Peter Croft for more information 384 9534 QiGong-Tai Chi Tuesday, 1.50pm Trinity Church Hall, Rue Lavaud, Akaroa Fall prevention-focused classes. Gentle moving and helping improve flexibility. Be kind to yourself, occurring every Tuesday. Soup and a show Thursday, 11.30am The Front Room Cafe, Mt Pleasant Community Centre This is the weekly social lunch and Staying Safe – a refresher driving course for older drivers, Wednesday, 9.30am-2.30pm, Trinity Church Hall, Rue Lavaud, Akaroa. This free classroom-based course will help re-familiarise yourself with traffic rules and safe driving practices. It will also increase your knowledge about other transport options and help you remain independent for longer. RSVP phone 304 8659. movie get together run by the Mt Pleasant Centre. Soup or another light lunch is available in the Front Room Cafe from 11.30am and the movie starts at midday. Lunch is $5 and entry to the movie is by koha to the community centre at the door. Join for lunch or a movie or both. This week’s movie is Les Misérables (1998). Community Garden Working Bee Thursday, 10am-11.30am Mt Pleasant Community Centre Garden Contribute time and sweat to the Mt Pleasant community garden. Join Jocelyn at this weekly working bee. The garden is located between the community centre and the kindergarton. Free Music Live at the Point Sunday, 12pm-4pm Godley House Gardens, Diamond Harbour A summer concert each Sunday until the end of February offered by the Diamond Harbour Community. Featuring several bands, take an umbrella and some chairs or a blanket to sit on and enjoy the music. Food available to purchase. Family friendly and free. Create n Connect Art and Craft Group Thursday, 10am-12pm St Andrews, 148 Main Rd, Redcliffs Company and creativity. Take your project to work on, or if you are stuck from inspiration, the group can help you find some. $3 per session. Phone Beth for more info 022 678 1252. NUMBER ONE SUPPLIER TO THE NZ JET BOATING COMMUNITY FOR OVER 50 YEARS oN sAle Now! Diamond Harbour Community Clinic with Tracey McLellan, MP for Banks Peninsula Diamond Harbour Library, Waipapa Avenue Saturday 20 February, 10am – 11:30am If you are unable to make the clinic please don’t hesitate to contact me with any concerns or issues. 03 376 4512 | Tracey.McLellanMP@parliament.govt.nz 642 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch Authorised by Tracey McLellan, 642 Ferry Road, Woolston • Part Boats & Hulls • Turn Key Packages • New Jet Units • Custom Fabrication • Expert Advice SERVICING Peter Tonkin 03 962 0505 peter.tonkin@hamjet.co.nz • Spare Parts Retailer • Jet Unit Refurbishment • Engine Tune-Ups • Insurance Repairs • Impellor Reconditioning Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008 Now only $35.80 Plus $5 P&H per copy AvAilAble from stAr mediA: Level One, 359 Lincoln Road Addington, Christchurch Phone 379 7100 More Homes Wanted for Strong Buyer Demand! Summer is the time of plans and projects! If your plans include buying or selling a home/investment then I am ready to help. URGENTLY WANTED “As Is Where Is” Properties: any area considered Mt Pleasant/Redcliffs – 3 or 4 bed executive home with sea views GRENADIER Chris Moores Harcourts Grenadier Ferrymead, 1020 Ferry Road P: 03 384 7950 | M: 027 588 4440 E: chris.moores@harcourts.co.nz
• By Samantha Mythen 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 dogs in Barnett Park, said the community should have been consulted before the rocks were taken. “They were quite a cool feature in a park that is quite empty. HIKING BOOTS & SHOES For men, women and children From $79.95 to $250 47c Garlands Road, Woolston Phone 389 3431 www.thefootwearfactory.co.nz 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. “They weren’t just rocks to Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Park users upset over removal of quake rocks HEAVY: Contractors removing three rocks from Redcliffs’ Barnett Park. PHOTO: AMANDA RUDKIN YOUR LOCAL ACCOUNTANT I COME TO YOU Financial Statement Preparation Tax Preparation & Compliance Xero & MYOB Specialist Steven Clarke Ltd. 7 Margot Lane Mount Pleasant, Christchurch Phone 03 384 4633 Cell 021 677 670 steven@sclarke.co.nz 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 upset” when they watched the rocks being loaded onto a truck on Monday. Have Your Say Tell us your views on the removal of the rocks. Email samantha.mythen@ starmedia.kiwi • Quake pub reopens, p5 Firefighters rescue curious cat Coco • By Samantha Mythen A PURR-FECT rescue by members of the Diamond Harbour Volunteer Fire Brigade meant a cat-strophe was quickly averted. On Friday, Jill Mehalski, SUCCESS: Diamond Harbour Volunteer Fire Brigade member Jim Pollard enjoys a cuddle with cheeky Coco. PHOTO: JILL MEHALSKI Care & Compassion We pride ourselves on the very highest level of service If you are thinking about the future, we can help you explore pre-payment and pre-planning options. Contact us for a Free Information Pack. We offer funeral information talks to groups. Please call us for a speaker to come to you. Mark Glanville Manager & Funeral Director (03) 379 0196 | www.simplicity.co.nz Wednesday February 17 2021 Bay Harbour News NEWS 3 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.” She intends to place some wire-netting over the gap. Mike Chandler Funeral Director Nick Allwright Funeral Director HEAT PUMP SALE NOW ON! Amazin’ Summer Specials!! 90% SubSidy Warmer KiWi HomeS Programme *Eligibility criteria apply • We will offer you the best quality brands and option of heat pump for your home/business • Providing Heat Pump solutions for over 18 years to Cantabrians • We personally guarantee all our products & installs for 5 years (providing annual maintenance has been completed) Phone us today for your free consultation & quote 41A SHAKESPEARE RD, WALTHAM PHONE 03 366 0525 www.enviromaster.co.nz “A local team for local people” If you are thinking of selling... ride the wave to success We have an unprecedented amount of buyers waiting to buy your home...Call me today! real estate ● Full Service ● Complimentary Appraisals Debra Hakaraia www.smartrealestate.co.nz 03 384 8600 0275 620 420 Debra Hakaraia
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