Nor'West News: April 22, 2021

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 

Connecting Your Local Community 

starnews.co.nz 

Bid to save 

schools’ 

path 

Music a way to 

support children 

with disabilities 

Talk to over 10,000 visitors in 3 days 

Page 3 Pages 6 & 7 

Contact Lisa on 021 800 809 

Residents say efforts to stop 

rat racers haven’t worked 

• By Bea Gooding 

EFFORTS TO mitigate rat 

racing, speeding and increased 

traffic in St Albans as a result 

of the Christchurch Northern 

Corridor have not worked, a 

resident says. 

City council staff have been 

monitoring conditions on 

Francis Ave since the CNC 

opened last year, leading to the 

implementation of three traffic 

calming trials to manage the 

motorway’s downstream effects. 

The trials started last month 

and involved temporarily changing 

the layout of Francis Ave and 

Westminster St over the course 

of four months. 

But Flockton St resident Jo 

Scott told the Papanui-Innes 

Community Board her street was 

not considered in the trials, even 

though traffic and speeding there 

had worsened. 

The trials to alleviate increased 

traffic on Francis Ave and the 

permanent closure of Forfar St, 

as a result, led to more cars on 

Flockton St. 

“Although we are residents 

of Flockton St, we are not 

advocating for a solution just 

for Flockton St,” she said at last 

week’s meeting. 

• Turn to page 5 

CANCELLED: Three traffic calming trials to manage downstream effects of the Christchurch Northern Corridor in St 

Albans, including the Francis Ave and Westminster St intersection, have been pulled following residents’ concerns. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

Sign up to a contract today for 

Special fixed LPG gas prices, 

12 months free rental 

and Flybuys! 

Call us today to find out more! 

0800 4 ELGAS 0800 435 427 

New Zealand 

Thinking of selling? 

It’s never to soon to start the planning 

• Lower fees * 

• Better marketing 

• Exceptional customer 

service 

Call us now for a free 

no obligation appraisal. 

0800 888 426 

cathy.falconer@mikepero.com 

Ian & Cathy Falconer 

Brand Brand Territory and Territory Owners Owners - Bishopdale 

027 660 1920 • • 027849 849 0404 

*Our fees are 2.95% up to $490,000 thereafter 1.95% + admin fee + gst. 

Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008)

2 Thursday April 22 2021 

Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz 

NOR’WEST NEWS 

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 

Bea Gooding 

Ph: 021 911 576 

bea.gooding@starmedia.kiwi 

ADVERTISING 

Monique Maynard 

Ph: 021 372 481 

monique.maynard@starmedia.kiwi 

Your local community news 

delivered to 28,748 homes 

within The Star each week. 

Harewood • Burnside • Bishopdale • Bryndwr 

Fendalton • Merivale • St Albans • Mairehau 

Papanui • Casebrook • Redwood • Styx Mill 

Regents Park • Northwood • Belfast • Strowan 

what’s on 

this week 

Autumn Tea Lights 

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 

Tuesday, Wednesday, all day 

Shirley Library 

Upcycle a jar with fairy lights and 

other decorations to create some autumn 

ambience. Take your own glass 

jar. Free, no bookings required. 

Knit ‘n’ Yarn 

Thursday, 2-3.30pm, at Fendalton, 

Friday, 10am-noon, at Papanui, 

Tuesday, 1-3pm, at Bishopdale, 

Wednesday, 1-2.30pm, at Redwood 

Bishopdale, Fendalton, Papanui and 

Redwood libraries 

Take your knitting, crochet, stitching 

or any other handcraft and enjoy 

the company of others. Share skills 

and be inspired. 

Autumn Bunting 

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 

Tuesday, Wednesday, All Day 


Jazz up your space – go along and 

create a string of paper leaves made 

from recycled materials. Add notes 

and photos to brighten up your room. 

Suitable for teenagers. Free, no bookings 

required. 

Citizens Advice Bureau 

Thursday, 11am-5pm, Friday, 

11am-5pm, Tuesday, 2-5pm, 

Wednesday, 11am-5pm 

Fendalton Library 

Honour your Anzac, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, All Day, Redwood 

Library. Honour your Anzac and create a poppy in commemoration of your 

whanau member and add it to the remembrance display. Free, no bookings 

required. 

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 351 

7804 for more information. 

JP Clinic 

Saturday, 10am-noon, at 

Fendalton, Tuesday, 10am-1pm, at 

Shirley and Papanui, Wednesday, 

10am-1pm, at Bishopdale 

Bishopdale, Papanui 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. 

Wā Kōrero: Storytimes 

Tuesday, 10.30-11am 


Storytimes is an interactive programme 

including books, songs, 

rhymes and play. Recommended 

for children 2-years-old and up. No 

bookings required. 

Scottish Country Dancing 

Tuesday, 7.45-9.45pm 

Heaton Intermediate School hall, 125 

Heaton St 

Go along if you want to take part in 

the fun exercise. All you need to take 

is some soft shoes. The first night is 

free for beginners. Phone 021 480 802 

for more information. 

Scrabble 

Wednesday, 1-3pm, at Bishopdale, 

1.30-3.30pm, at Shirley 

Bishopdale and Shirley libraries 

Play Scrabble with a friendly group. 

All materials supplied. Free, no bookings 

required. 

Elizabeth Bridge Club 

Wednesday, 1-4pm 

Christchurch Bridge Club Rooms, 21 

Nova Pl 

Go along and join others for a game 

of bridge every Wednesday. Arrive at 

12.50pm for a 1pm start. If you do not 

have a partner, phone Maureen at 021 

646 123. 

Not-for-profit organisations can 

send their What’s On listings 

tonorwest@starmedia.kiwi 

bespoke, upscale & personalised care 

The reassurance of quality is built in to everything we do at The Russley Village. However, nowhere 

is the requirement for reassurance more important than within our new Ashley Suites Care Facility 

– setting new standards in care, comfort and security. Our highly appointed care suites offer private 

ensuite and a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave and refreshment making facilities – 

providing a sense of residence. This boutique facility is truly unique, and offers personalised rest home 

and hospital care within an elegant residential setting. 

rest home & hospital level care

NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz 

Thursday April 22 2021 3 

MP lobbied to save schools’ path 

• By Bea Gooding 

AN ESTABLISHED pathway 

between three primary schools 

that keeps children and cyclists 

off the road is at risk of not being 

retained at the conclusion of a 

redevelopment project. 

Cobham Intermediate, 

Burnside Primary and Allenvale 

schools will soon have major rebuilds, 

but the Ministry of Education 

has no plans to keep the 

shared pathway used by dozens 

of pupils and the community. 

The Fendalton-Waimairi- 

Harewood Community Board is 

now seeking the support of Ilam 

MP Sarah Pallett in lobbying the 

ministry, which owns the land, 

for the pathway’s retention. 

Community board chairman 

David Cartwright said keeping 

cyclists safe was a “No 1 priority” 

for the ward. 

Said Cartwright: “In the initial 

design by the Ministry of Education, 

there was no consideration 

given to cyclists and walkers to 

move between [the schools]. 

“It has a high traffic flow and 

foot count, with local residents 

using it. It keeps cyclists safe 

and encourages more people on 

bikes.” 

Burnside and Cobham are part 

UNDER THREAT: The shared pathway that leads to the Burnside Primary School 

entrance on Ilam Rd, near Cobham Intermediate. 


of the $1.3 billion Christchurch 

Schools Rebuild programme 

(CSR), where 115 earthquakedamaged 

schools are either being 

rebuilt or redeveloped. 

As part of the CSR, both 

schools have been approved for 

complete rebuilds, with an emphasis 

on sharing facilities, given 

their shared site. 

In addition, the two schools 

will host Allenvale School, which 

is building a satellite school at 

the Burnside and Cobham site, 

and another new base in Belfast. 

If the shared path is not 

included in the ministry’s building 

plans, it would force more 

pupils and residents to use the 

surrounding roads instead, such 

as Ilam Rd. 

“It’s their land, we need their 

permission to go ahead,” he said. 

“It is a shortcut for many 

residents, cyclists and families 

that travel through the schools. 

It’s counter-intuitive to put more 

people on the 

road,” Cartwright 

said. 

The board 

is yet to hear 

back on the 

Ilam MP’s progress 

with the 

ministry. 

In the 

meantime, 

the board was 

satisfied with 

the effort Pallett 

has put in 

so far. 

“She’s 

engaged in 

wanting to do 

the right thing, 

David 

Cartwright 

Sarah Pallett 

and has given us a verbal commitment 

that it would get done 

right away,” said Cartwright. 

“It’s not a case of Labour vs 

National – safety and community 

involvement is a bipartisan 

activity.” 

Ilam MP Pallett did not 

respond to questions by 

Nor’West News. 

‘CEREC’ & cosmetic dentistry 

Wisdom tooth removal 

Painless, high quality dentistry 

Sedation dentistry 

Experienced, conscientious team 

Experienced hygienists 

OPEN SATURDAYS 

355 9380 

144 Cranford Street 

www.stalbansdentalcentre.co.nz 

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 

Peter Tonkin 

03 962 0505 

peter.tonkin@hamiltonjet.nz 

• Spare Parts Retailer 

• Jet Unit Refurbishment 

• Engine Tune-Ups 

• Insurance Repairs 

• Impellor Reconditioning 

Work Place Shout? 

Try Kidd’s Catering! 

OPEN 7 DAYS - 34 on site car parks! 

Corner of Innes Road & Cranford Street, 

St Albans 

Baking fresh eachday since 1986 

Phone 03 355 6921 | /kiddscakes 

Order online at www.kiddscakes.co.nz 

The service we received from Cameron and his team was first 

class. From managing the marketing campaign and putting 

together the paperwork, through the open homes and right 

through to auction day 

the service was gold standard. 

- Jacqueline & Richard - 

Phone or text 027 555 7079 

REINZ Salesperson of the Year across all brands in NZ 

cameron.bailey@harcourts.co.nz 

No.1 Harcourts Canterbury 2012-2020 

No.1 Harcourts New Zealand 2017-2020 

www.cameronbailey.harcourts.co.nz No.1 Harcourts International 2017-2020 

Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008




Do you own a Rental Property? 

Let us take care of your investment 

so you can sit back and relax 

Hear what some of our clients have to say 

“If you are looking for someone to manage your property, Inline 

Property Management are the people to go to. Changing to 

Inline was the best thing we ever did. They are very professional 

and have a good rapport and working relationship with our 

tenants. We love their detailed property reports and excellent 

communication with us. They go over and above what we have 

ever experienced with previous companies we have used. 

We highly recommend them.” 

- Mike and Vicki 

“We had a fantastic experience with Inline Property 

Management while we were looking for suitable candidates 

for our property. They were very professional, friendly, 

knowledgeable, great communicators, and provided great 

feedback regarding candidates and property recommendations. 

We found suitable tenants within three weeks of approaching 

them. I would highly recommend the team at Inline Property 

Management.” 

- Rachel 

Call Inline Property Management today to see how we can help you 

0800 YELLOW 

Mark Davison 

027 510 7822 

rentals.inline@raywhite.com 

(0800 935 569) 

Joanne Mackley 

027 248 0091 

joanne.mackley@raywhite.com 

“Our house has 

sold and the Gold 

Card discount was 

a real bonus” 

Ask us about our Super Gold 

discount today. 

Ray White Bishopdale & Strowan 

0800 YELLOW (0800 935 569) 

5/333 Harewood Road, Bishopdale | 55 Blighs Road, Strowan 

rwbishopdale.co.nz | rwstrowan.co.nz 

Inline Realty Limited (Licensed REAA 2008) 

Proudly owned by 

Karen Ellis 

021 519 275 

Barry Ellis 

021 519 274



Calming measures ‘failure’ 

• From page 1 

“Traffic calming trials gradually 

fixed things for Francis 

Ave, but it’s made things really 

terrible on Flockton. Parents are 

having to walk their kids across 

the road. 

“Overall, you [the board] need 

to acknowledge that your efforts 

to curb speed and traffic volumes 

in St Albans and Mairehau 

have absolutely failed.” 

The first trial started in March 

for four weeks, consisting of left 

in, left out only when accessing 

Francis Ave at both sections at 

Westminster St. 

The second trial started at 

the end of last month, where 

a cul-de-sac was placed at the 

southern entry of Westminster 

St for two weeks. 

The third trial, which started 

last week, included a midway 

cul-de-sac on Francis Ave. 

Scott said Flockton St had a 

history of speeding drivers – in 

2006, speeding cushions were 

installed to slow cars down. But 

they were later removed as the 

street was “geotechnically” on 

weak land. 

The street dropped “dramatically” 

following the Canterbury 

earthquakes; it had several sinkholes, 

and buses using the street 

were shaking houses. 

“Despite the history of speed, 

not once has anyone said to us 

[anything] about traffic calming 

on Flockton St,” said Scott. 

“We want you to re-look at 

traffic calming on 

Flockton St and we 

want you to consider 

the unique geotechnical 

conditions. 

“We would like you to 

review all the decisions 

that have been made to 

date, including the bus 

lane on Cranford St and 

including the closure of 

Forfar St.” 

Papanui-Innes Community 

Board chairwoman 

Emma Norrish said the trials 

have now been cancelled due to 

residents’ concerns. 

Emma 

Norrish 

Residents were also concerned 

that making improvements on 

one street instead of another was 

“pitting streets against 

each other”. 

“We met as a 

community board 

last week to pull all 

the trials because of 

the effect they were 

having on other streets, 

and the fact they were 

already in place for a 

number of weeks,” she 

said. 

The board is now 

arranging a meeting between 

Scott and other Flockton St 

residents with city council 

traffic planning staff to answer 

INEFFECTIVE: 

Residents 

were 

concerned 

the traffic 

calming trials 

on Francis 

Ave made 

surrounding 

streets busier, 

including 

Flockton St. 

PHOTO: 

GEOFF 

SLOAN 

further questions. 

In the meantime, staff and the 

board will analyse data from the 

area as a whole regarding trial 

results. 

“We know that there 

have been big impacts on St 

Albans, but we as a board want 

to do everything we can to 

alleviate those effects,” Norrish 

said. 

•HAVE YOUR SAY: Were 

the traffic calming trials 

in St Albans successful in 

reducing the downstream 

effects of the Christchurch 

Northern Motorway? 

Email your views to bea. 

gooding@starmedia.kiwi 

Well-being, 

social centre 

opens for 

seniors 

THE COUNTRY’S first 

wellness centre for older adults 

has launched in Addington in a 

bid to address social isolation. 

The Arvida Good Friends 

Wellness Centre, is designed to 

enable older people to remain 

in their homes while having 

a place to go to foster social 

connections. 

Members will be able to utilise 

an indoor pool, a specialist 

gym for people over 50, 

physiotherapy services, a hair 

salon and a cafe to meet family 

and friends. 

They will also have access 

to health services such as 

counselling or podiatry and 

can attend classes from yoga 

and Zumba to first aid, floral 

arranging and whiskey 

tastings. 

At its core, Good Friends 

is about having choices and 

putting control back in the 

hands of older New Zealanders 

– a transformative approach to 

the ageing experience. 

It will support them to keep 

well, active and connected 

while staying in the homes they 

already know and love. 

Autumn specials 

Mattresses 

Domestic & commercial Matting 

20% 

OFF 

20% 

OFF 

Foam interlocking tiles 

20mm thick 

was $42.99 

NOw $34 

99 

carpet 

Factory 

Seconds 

Indoor 

Carpet 

FroM 

$15 

per mtr 

Garage 

Carpet 

FroM 

$25 

per mtr 

* 2 mtrs wide 

para 

rubber 

Matipo 

blenheiM 

clarence 

Matipo 

Sale finishes 2 May 2021 

127 Blenheim Road 

03 343 9820 

www.pararubber.co.nz 

No rainchecks. Cash sales only. All items available while stocks last. 

OPEN: Monday - Friday 8.30am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm & Sunday 10am-4pm




Musical therapy a way to support children 

IN HER NEARLY three-decade 

tenure as a musical therapist, 

Julie Wylie reckons she’s 

witnessed a miracle every single 

day. 

Music plays an integral part of 

life at the Champion Centre in 

Burwood – a non-profit organisation 

providing early intervention 

for babies and children with 

disabilities, or born prematurely. 

Looking back, she has seen 

a child sing their first words, 

take their first steps, and even 

helped a four-year-old boy on the 

autistic spectrum find his voice 

through music. 

But after 28 years, it is time for 

Wylie to pass over the conductors’ 

baton. 

“Every child I’ve met has 

taught me so much. It’s not about 

their limitations, but about how 

children can fly musically,” she 

said. 

“When you allow them to find 

their voice and let them be the 

leader, they take you on the most 

miraculous journey.” 

The centre supports children 

and their families with disabilities 

or whose developmental 

progress is at risk through its 

early intervention programme at 

Burwood Hospital. 

Children with Down’s 

syndrome and other genetic disorders, 

cerebral palsy, epilepsy, 

IN SYNC: After nearly three decades, it’s time for Champion Centre musical play therapist 

Julie Wylie to hand over the conductor’s baton. 


developmental dyspraxia, autism 

spectrum disorder or brain injuries 

were usually referred to the 

centre by paediatricians. 

During the 1990s, Wylie and 

the centre’s speech-language 

therapists studied how music 

affected the brain and the wellbeing 

of child and parent. 

Neuroscience discoveries 

showed elements of music 

could be used in specific ways 

to promote well-being and 

regulation. 

Said Wylie: “I started writing 

and reflecting after every session, 

then I came across an amazing 

book on music and the mind and 

I thought, ‘this is the beginning.’ 

I could see that music could 

bring parent and child into synchronicity.” 

When a child is in a calm, 

regulated space, “then they can 

learn.” 

Music rhythm, melody, tune, 

dynamics such as “loud or soft,” 

music with a clear beginning, 

middle and end, and the harmony 

of instruments impacted 

systems in the brain. 

Depending on how they were 

used, they can either contribute 

to regulating or deregulating a 

child’s systems. 

“Music that has a steady beat, 

close to a resting heart rate, encourages 

lower parts of the brain 

and the body to come into synch 

and produce a feeling of calm,” 

Wylie said. 

Wylie referred to herself as 

a conductor, not the leader. 

Parents were the leaders as they 

could carry on the music at 

home. 

And ever since music was 

introduced to the Champion 

Centre, children and parents 

have flourished.



with disabilities 

“Looking back, I have probably 

seen a miracle every day,” she 

said. 

“There was one little boy on 

the autistic spectrum, aged four. 

He looked like an angel and 

had the most incredible voice. 

Nobody was seeing anything 

cognitively, but music seemed to 

make a remarkable impact on 

him. 

“This little boy has such strong 

musicality. I asked his mother to 

play him Mozart and he stood 

with his ear to the radio.” 

A parent could be full of grief, 

but “something hilarious” could 

happen during the music session. 

“The parent then has a good 

belly laugh and comments that 

they haven’t laughed like that 

since the baby was born,” Wylie 

said. 

“It’s a cathartic experience for 

parent and child.” 

Many graduates of the centre 

who once used music as a form of 

therapy have gone on to pursue it 

either in their careers or through 

study. 

Graduate Thomas Eves is 

now the chief trumpeter at the 

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, 

and Jasmine Butcher was 

studying music at university, she 

said. 

“Another boy, Rohan Soper, 

aged 17, who was born premature, 

has been learning percussion and 

has sat an exam through Trinity 

College,” Wylie said. 

“India Neville, now 21, is 

studying at a music academy in 

Canada.” 

‘I’ve done everything 

I’ve been asked to and 

wanted to do, and now 

it’s time to bow out.’ 

– Julie Wylie 

Just because Wylie was retiring 

from the centre, it did not mean 

she was saying goodbye to the 

world of music forever. 

She will continue to run her 

music school, the Julie Wylie 

Institute of Musical Play, and 

educate the next generation of 

therapists through the Postgraduate 

Certificate in the Psychology 

of Musical Play – a qualification 

she developed. 

“When I started at the 

Champion Centre, I was crying 

out, ‘please consider music.’ Now 

wherever I go, people are singing 

and using music,” she said. 

“I’ve done everything I’ve been 

asked to and wanted to do, and 

now it’s time to bow out.” 

THRILL: Toby 

Hair and 

Francesca Russ 

with Garden 

City Rotary 

duathlon 

committee 

member Gavin 

Walter after 

receiving their 

bikes. 

Big turnout at youth duathlon 

THE GARDEN City Rotary 

McDonald’s Youth Duathlon 

was held at South Hagley Park 

last Sunday, with 1200 seven 

to 15-year-olds taking part in 

the 24th running of the annual 

event. 

It is the major fundraiser 

for Garden City Rotary, 

to support Rotary Youth 

programmes and a new 

venture – Youth Hub 

Christchurch. 

It will be built in the city 

with a vision to enable all 

young people in Christchurch 

the opportunity to lead 

healthy, safe and valued lives, 

fulfilling their potential and 

vibrantly contributing to their 

community. 

Two lucky draw bike 

winners were Francesca Russ, 7, 

and Toby Hair, 12. 

Fitting out our pharmacy for the future 

Unichem Bishopdale Pharmacy has 

been proudly locally owned and 

operated for over 55 years. During this 

time, the pharmacy has undergone 

multiple renovations to accommodate 

the growing Bishopdale community. 

With the most recent refit coming close 

to completion, co-owners Amanda, 

Maria and Anna have answered some 

key questions behind the project. 

What is the purpose of this refit? 

Our purpose is to create a community 

pharmacy environment that is fit for purpose, specifically for future 

services. It is important to recognise that pharmacies have always been a 

place where people have gone for health advice and this need is continuing 

to grow. We particularly wanted to create more space for customer 

consultations so that this advice is readily accessible. 

We are conscious of the investment we are making in our business, but we 

feel confident that it is the right choice for the community, the team and us. 

Amanda, Maria & Anna 

Bishopdale Pharmacy 

What direction do you see this 

pharmacy going in the future? 

We will continue to focus on the development 

of our strong service-based model. We 

understand the importance of people having 

access to healthcare professionals and we 

want to make this as easy for the Bishopdale 

community as possible. 

The gift section has majorly grown over the 

years due to ongoing demand from our 

customers. Therefore, this will also retain 

prominence as we understand that the 

community values this section of the 

pharmacy. 

What do you like most about operating in Bishopdale? 

We love that Bishopdale is a wonderful local community with many 

generations of families residing here. The pharmacy itself reflects this 

generational continuity as several team members are local and have 

worked here for years. Because we have been operating in Bishopdale for 

a long time we have built good customer relationships and there is a lot of 

trust in us from the community. 

Follow us on facebook 

37 Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Village Mall | Phone 03 359 8302 | www.bishopdalepharmacy.co.nz 

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm Saturday 9.30am - 4pm

8 

Thursday April 22 2021 



aCe tool Sale 

now on 

Big range, Low price, Local advice 

Flora Viva 

Flowering Annuals 100mm Pot 

343385 

Look after the garden 

Number 8 

Potting Mix 40L 

245877 

Goldair 

Eco Panel Heater 

425w 

369535 

keep warm 

Goldair 

Convection Heater 

2kw 

380341 

$2 49 $6 78 $99 

$59 98 

each 

each 

KiwiCare 

No Rats & Mice One Feed Bait Blocks 

With Mouse Trap 

353739 

Tui 

Compost 40L 

141806 

Natures Flame 

Wood Pellets 

15kg 

280490 

Goldair 

Flame Effect 

Heater 1.85kw 

317687 

$9 50 $6 99 

$9 98 

kit 

each 

$149 

Number 8 

Hard Wearing 

Lawn Seed 14g 

247094 

Number 8 

Weed Killer & 

Lawn Feed 4L 

327811 

Hitachi 

Heat Pump Air Conditioner 

H: 280mm, W: 780mm, D: 218mm, White 

326276 

Metrofires 

Wee Rad Base 

Wood Fire 15kw 

280144 

$10 98 

$14 99 

$1099 

$1699 

Yates 

Weed ‘n’ Feed 2L 

138233 

Tui 

Lawn Force 

Prep Mix 40L 

141841 

Woodsman 

Brunner MkII 

Wood Fire 

14.5kW 

229210 

Masport 

Akaroa Wood Fire 

9.92kW 

269234 

$16 66 $14 98 

$2189 $3399 

eXpLore oUr BaCkYard 

win your share of $5,000 for 

your next adventure. 

purchase any Lawn product and enter online at: 

mitre10.co.nz/exploreourbackyard 

Lawn Product includes: lawn seed, lawn fertilisers, lawn weed & insect control. Excludes: 

lawn decorations, power garden and gardening tools. Promotion available Monday 1 

March to Friday 30 April. T&Cs apply. 

purchase a masport, 

woodsman or metrofire 

wood fire and receive a 

free 

Standard flue and Shield 

kit valued at up to $ 898 

Offer valid between Thursday 1 April - Friday 30 April 2021, while stocks last. 

Excludes package deals. For In-Built Wood Fires, only a Flue will be provided. 

Find out more at mitre10.co.nz/free-flue-shield 

Mitre 10 MEGA Hornby 

☎ 03 349 8497 

/ Mitre10MegaHornby 

Mitre 10 MEGA Papanui 

☎ 03 359 5443 

/ Mitre10MegaPapanui 

Mitre 10 Beckenham 

☎ 03 322 7557 

/ Mitre10Beckenham 

Prices valid from the 21st of 

April until the 28th of April 

If you find a lower price on an identical stocked product locally we will beat it by 15% 

*if you find the same product cheaper from another Mitre 10 store of Mitre 10 website we’ll match that price. 

Excludes trade and special quotes, stock liquidations and commercial quantities. The in-store price may be lower than advertised. 

www.mitre10.co.nz



Public speaking trophy for Marian College 

ACHIEVEMENT: Archbishop Paul Martin with Marian 

College students who took out the top spot at a public 

speaking competition across the Canterbury diocese. 

MARIAN COLLEGE has 

won the Bishop Lyons’ Shield 

Competition for 2021. 

The annual competition was 

held at St Thomas’ College with 

teams from the seven Catholic 

secondary schools in the Canterbury 

diocese competing in 

public speaking events for the 

coveted title. 

While the Marian College 

team had taken out some 

early points including second 

in impromptu speech, third in 

the junior prepared speech and 

first in senior prepared speech, it 

wasn’t until the final events that 

the students realised they might 

just win the competition. 

“We were in fourth place most 

of the weekend, and then when 

Valelia Taaso won the scripture 

reading, suddenly we moved into 

the top spot. It was then we realised, 

if our religious questions 

team got a placing, we would win 

the shield,” student Taylor Fasi- 

Fidow said. 

“We felt the pressure going 

into that,” Amy Williamson, 

who was part of the religious 

questions team said. 

The religious questions participants 

had studied hard over 

the past month, learning about 

interreligious dialogue which 

they say ignited a renewed passion 

for their faith and a fresh 

perspective of what it means to 

be Catholic in 2021. 

“We prayed, a lot, going 

into the competition,” student 

Malaika Sequeira said. 

“Praying just gave us this 

sense of calm as we went out to 

compete.” 

The team won the religious 

questions competition, and the 

Bishop Lyons’ Shield became 

Marian College’s once again. 

This is the fith time Marian 

College has taken out the shield 

since the competition’s inception 

in 1945. 

While the win was a great 

achievement, the Bishop Lyons’ 

team insist it wasn’t what they 

went there for. 

“Going into the competition, 

we weren’t thinking ‘we want to 

win this,’ we were just excited 

to meet other Catholic students 

who share our faith, and we 

spent most of the weekend cheering 

other teams on,” Amy said. 

“It was so great just meeting 

other students and because it was 

a public speaking competition, 

no one was particularly shy and 

we found it really easy to mix 

and mingle with everyone.” 

“What made this different to 

other competitions where you’re 

in it to win it, is the fact that we 

really felt like we came to know 

the other competitors – it was 

like getting a little glimpse into 

each other’s lives particularly 

through the speech competitions,” 

she said. 

Amy Regenvanu, who was 

part of the debate team, said the 

experience has brought the participants 

closer together in their 

own friendships. 

“Even within ourselves, we 

were really cheering each other 

on as we knew how much effort 

we had each put into preparing 

for our events. As a team, we 

really were so positive and supportive 

and we celebrated our 

wins. We’ve become so much 

closer.” 

Scripture reader Valelia Taaso 

said the camaraderie between 

the schools was overwhelming. 

“When I finished doing the 

scripture reading, the girls came 

up and sung a waiata. Then when 

the results were announced, 

Whaea and Taylor a performed 

a haka and some others from 

other schools joined in, including 

my cousin who was MC for 

St Thomas’. I was just speechless. 

It was very emotional.” 

For several of the team members, 

participating in Bishop 

Lyons was extra special as they 

had mothers and siblings who 

had also previously competed in 

the competition. 

“It’s cool we now become part 

of that history.” 

Final results for Marian College 

First – senior prepared speech: 

Taylor Fasi-Fidow 

Religious questions: Malaika 

Sequeira, Amy Williamson, Danielle 

McKenzie 

Scripture reading: Valelia Taaso 

Second – impromptu speech: 

Madeline Kriigsman 

Third: junior prepared speech – 

Ellen Scott. 

Annual Rotary 

Bookarama 

3 DAY SALE 

30th April - 2nd May, 2021 

Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-2pm 

YMCA Bishopdale 

EFTPOS 

AVAILABLE 

50,000 books on sale 

PLUS Jigsaws, Games, CDs, DVDs, Vinyl Records 

Books priced from $1.00 to $3.00 

All books are donated - fresh stock each day. 

$600,000 has been 

channelled into community projects 

by Rotary from this event 

Follow us on Facebook, type in BOOKARAMA Event 

www.bishopdale-burnside-rotary.com 

 

 

Thank you to Cameron, the 

Salvation Army North Corp’s new 

pastor, for meeting me to chat 

about their work in our Belfast 

community as we continue to 

grow and change with all the 

new developments and 

infrastructure happening around 

us. Cameron spoke about the 

resilience of our Belfast 

residents, which they are seeing 

reflected in a drop in the 

number of food parcels going 

out. These are back to pre-Covid 

levels. They are opening another 

family store at 808 Main North 

Rd, with community ministries 

next door, and Cameron puts 

out a strong message to please 

ask for help if you need it. 

I enjoyed meeting Linda from 

Orion and Shane 

 

from Isaac 

 

Construction for a briefing on 

 

the new upgrade 

 

works that will 

increase the capacity of the local 

electricity network to support 

Belfast’s fast-growing residential 

and commercial areas. It’s 

important to me as local MP to 

ensure we have the resources 

we need to meet the challenges 

of our growing population. 

Papanui High students 

impressed me with their 

business acumen at the school’s 

recent business challenge. I 

participated on the panel of 

judges and was inspired by the 

innovative ideas they presented. 

Well done to everyone for your 

enthusiasm and participation. 

Belfast residents have 

approached me with concerns 

about traffic noise at Belfast 

Cemetery. I have offered my 

help in organising a meeting 

with Waka Kotahi NZTA. If this is 

an issue for you, I’d love to hear 

from you.



LEST WE FORGET 

ANZAC DAY 

SUNDAY APRIL 25, 2021 

Remembering our Anzacs 

“The darkness, calm and chill of the early morning; 

the sound of the single tap of the drum of the parade; 

the emotionless faces of the catafalque guard, and 

the mournful notes of Last Post sounded by a lone 

bugler, combine to give a feeling of deep solemnity. It 

is the intensity of the symbolism which contributes to 

its powerful impact upon participants; indeed what 

underlies its popularity. In a country with few public 

rituals, the Dawn Service continues to provide a sense of 

occasion as a meaningful ritual of remembrance.” 

rsa.org.nz 

Every year Anzac Day is observed on April 25 by 

communities throughout New Zealand and Australia to 

remember those who have served and those who lost 

their lives in war. The term ANZAC is the acronym for 

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, and was first 

used in World War 1. These groups of soldiers back then 

were known as ‘the Anzacs’. 

Anzac commemorations may consist of one or more 

ceremonies – one at dawn (timed to coincide with the 

initial landings at Gallipoli by Australian troops who were 

the first ashore) and/or one later in the morning. The 

ceremonies are rich in tradition and generally begin with 

a parade of returned servicemen and military personnel 

followed by cadets, youth groups and local dignitaries. 

War veterans, proudly sporting their medals lead the 

Thursday 16th of April 

Friday 17th of April 

Saturday 18th of April 

Wednesday 22nd of April 

Thursday 23rd of April 

Friday 24th of April 

Saturday 25th of April 

parade, which leads to a local cenotaph or memorial gate 

where the ceremony includes a service with hymns, laying 

of wreaths, dedications, prayers and the Last Post played 

on a bugle. Morning tea follows and allows people to share 

memories and catch up with friends and neighbours. 

Anzac Day was first observed by servicemen in 1916 to 

mark the anniversary of New Zealand and Australian 

soldiers landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. It soon 

became a day where all New Zealanders and Australians 

took time to remember the men and women who 

perished in the Great War. In 1921, Anzac Day became an 

official holiday and by 1922 it was declared a full public 

holiday where shops, banks and hotels remained closed 

for the day. 

Symbol of remembrance 

The red (or Flanders) poppy is a symbol of remembrance 

and hope all over the world and, in some countries, is 

worn on Armistice Day, however in New Zealand the red 

poppy is commonly worn on Anzac Day. The first Poppy 

Day appeal was on April 24 in 1922, where funds from 

the sales of small and large silk poppies helped relieve 

suffering in war-ravaged northern France. A paper version 

of the poppy is now sold by the Royal New Zealand 

Returned Services Association on Poppy Day to raise 

awareness for Anzac Day and funds for returned soldiers 

and their families and local communities. 


ANZAC DAY CEREMONIES 

& SERVICES 25 APRIL 2021 

Dawn Parade & ANZAC Service 

Cranmer Square, Christchurch 

6.15am 

The Parade March, beginning from the RSA on 

Armagh Street to Cranmer Square 

6.30am 

The Service Ceremony commences, including 

a minute silence 

Citizens’ Service 

Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square 

10.00am 

Service commences 

Guardians of the 19th Battalion and 

Armoured Regiment Memorial 

8.00am 

Next to the memorial stone at the 19th memorial site 

in Victoria Park, Christchurch 

Papanui RSA 

10.00am 

1 Harewood Road, Papanui, Christchurch 

Banks Peninsula RSA 

11.30am 

March from Akaroa Fire Station, 49 Beach Road, Akaroa 

to Service at Akaroa War Memorial, 80 Rue Lavaud 

Sumner/Redcliffs RSA 

10.50am 

Parade March from corner of Arnold Street and Wakefield 

Avenue Sumner to lay a wreath at the RSA War Memorial 

Gates, Wakefield Avenue 

11.00am 

The Commemorative Service begins 

‘They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: 

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. 

At the going down of the sun and in the morning 

We will remember them.’ 

Proud to support 2021 ANZAC remembrance 

SOCKBURN ROUNDABOUT 

Christchurch City, Rolleston 

Christchurch Airport 

NEW HEARING CLINIC OPENING SPECIALS 

6 Hearing Aid Batteries only $5 

MenzMedical 60 Hearing Aid Batteries For $40 

The Doctors For Men 

www.menzmedical.com 

912 Colombo St. Ph: 981 8181 

FREE Hearing Aid Clean & Check 

Call today at: 03 974 1658 

MUSGROVES LTD 

Tower Junction, Hornby, Marshland 

SHOP 125, THE HUB, HORNBY, CHRISTCHURCH - WWW.HEARAGAIN.CO.NZ 

164 Kendal Ave. Ph 358 9399 

Bush Inn 

Bush Inn 

Caltex Hornby 

Amazing 

Auto 

AAE Electric 

Premium 

Tyres & 

AuTo



Environmental leadership 

programme selects students 

SIX CANTERBURY high 

school students have been 

chosen to represent the region 

at a week-long environmental 

leadership programme for 

young New Zealanders. 

Among hundreds of other 

applicants, year 13 students Will 

Wray, of Burnside High School, 

and Jolie Sarginson, of Papanui 

High School, were selected to 

take part in the BLAKE Inspire 

programme. 

Held from this week in Waikato, 

the programme enables 

70, year 11 to 13 students from 

across the country to join other 

like-minded young leaders for a 

week of experiential learning. 

Chief executive James Gibson 

said it will help to unlock their 

potential and kick-start their 

journey to tackle environmental 

issues to create a more sustainable 

future. 

“Environmental issues are 

a priority for our rangatahi. 

They’re very aware that their future 

will be negatively impacted 

if people don’t start responding 

to challenges such as climate 

change, biodiversity loss and the 

decline of our marine health, 

now,” he said. 

“Whatever their culture, 

Will Wray Jolie Sarginson James Gibson 

school or background, BLAKE 

Inspire brings together these 

young, like-minded leaders to 

create new connections and find 

answers to pressing environmental 

challenges.” 

The programme is in partnership 

with the Ministry for the 

Environment. 

Throughout the week, students 

will interact with scientists, conservation 

experts and business 

leaders who are leading the way 

with sustainability initiatives. 

They will develop leadership 

skills, have exposure to career 

paths in their field of interest, 

and will see real-world applications 

of the subjects they learn. 

Visiting places such as Raglan 

Harbour, Sanctuary Mountain, 

Waitomo Caves and an awardwinning 

Waikato dairy farm 

will be a learning curve on conservation, 

eco-tourism, sustainable 

farming and environmental 

sustainability. 

MfE joint evidence, data and 

insights group deputy secretary 

Natasha Lewis said rangatahi 

are growing up in a changing 

world, where environmental 

challenges and opportunities 

are at the forefront of all key 

choices. 

Said Lewis: “Leaders today 

need to be resilient, innovative 

and able to respond to a 

changing world. Young people 

are often called the decisionmakers 

of tomorrow, but our 

rangatahi must be included in 

the decision making of today, 

because more than ever, those 

decisions will impact the 

Aotearoa they will inherit.” 

COSY: Villa Maria College student leaders held a fundraiser 

to buy warm pyjamas for children in need, which will be 

donated to the Christchurch City Mission. 

School project to keep 

kids warm during winter 

THE COOLER weather is 

coming, and Villa Maria College 

students are helping vulnerable 

children stay warm this winter in 

the form of cosy winter pyjamas. 

The student leaders, led by head 

girl Melissa Dunn, decided to 

hold a mufti day last week, with 

students donating a gold coin to 

take part. 

More than $1400 was raised on 

the day, with every cent going towards 

the purchase of new winter 

pyjamas in a range of children’s 

sizes. 

The pyjamas will be donated to 

the Christchurch City Mission, 

to be added to food parcels for 

families in need across the city. 

“We recognise that for some 

families, the cost of new winter 

pyjamas for their children is 

more than they can afford, and 

we can’t imagine not being warm 

and cosy in bed through the 

colder months,” said Melissa. 

“It was fantastic to see so 

many enthusiastic students 

donating to such a good cause, 

and we will be able to buy over 

a hundred sets of brand-new 

winter pyjamas, in various sizes, 

for the City Mission to distribute 

to families in need.” 

WE’RE HIRING 

Customer Service 

Attendant Required 

Part-Time/Casual 

Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 

10.30-3.30pm (Alternate weeks possible) 

Must be: 

• Customer service oriented 

• Friendly with an energetic 

personality 

• Be able to interact with our 

customers while selling upgrades 

and wash subscriptions 

• Assist customers with menu 

options and payments 

• Provide customers with 

information and benefits of our 

Weekly Wash Club 

• Address all customer queries in a 

professional, polite, and helpful way 

This position may suit a retired 

person. 

Looking for a couple of people so 

rostered days can alternate/vary. 

Vehicle Groomer/ 

Customer Attendant 

Full time/Casual 

Must be: 

• Customer service oriented 

• Friendly with an energetic 

personality 

• Be able to interact with our 

customers, selling upgrades and 

wash subscriptions 

• Address all customer queries in a 

professional, polite, and helpful way 

• Work under pressure and 

physically fit 

• Able to work with a team and 

follow instructions 

Tunnel Wash - is the most 

technologically advanced 

car wash operation in New 

Zealand, and is looking for 

the best, join a the team and 

work for the #1 liked car 

wash in Christchurch. 

Purchase a 

shower and 

receive FREE 

Enduroshield 

coating 

Contact: Elliot Dowie, Branch Manager 

Phone: 0800 5333 555 or 0275 530 530 

Email: elliot@tunnelwash.co.nz 

530b Sawyers Arms Road, Harewood




SERVICED APARTMENT LIVING 

Independence with support 

you can count on 

Ngaio Marsh village 

Enjoy the good life 

Serviced apartments are in the heart of the 

village, with easy access to everything the 

village has to offer. 

Many residents say that living in a serviced 

apartment takes the stress out of daily life. 

You can choose a home-cooked main meal 

every day from our Delicious menu, as well as 

morning and afternoon tea, in the dining room. 

Other services are available, too. You might like 

to have your breakfast delivered to your 

apartment – it’s your choice. 

Your apartment is your home 

You can make your apartment your own with 

your favourite furniture, art, and ornaments. 

You’ll have a kitchenette with a fridge-freezer 

and microwave, a separate bedroom, and a 

private ensuite. A balcony or patio provides 

space for you to grow flowers and herbs. 

The call bells mean help is always there, as they 

are monitored 24 hours a day by on-site staff. 

We can help you find the mix of living and 

care options that suit you. That’s the beauty 

of serviced apartments. Some of our villages 

also offer studio apartments. 

“It makes me feel years younger knowing that help 

is there if I need it. It takes the stress away.” 

ELIZABETH 

Serviced apartment resident



Diana Isaac village 

Did you know? 

You can receive resthome-level care in the 

comfort of your serviced apartment. 

To enquire about our serviced apartments phone 

DIANA ISAAC RETIREMENT VILLAGE 

1 Lady Isaac Way, Mairehau, 385 3518 

NGAIO MARSH RETIREMENT VILLAGE 

95 Grants Road, Papanui, 354 6608 

rymanhealthcare.co.nz

14 




Dragons, wizards and elves reigned supreme at the Kelly Sports holiday programme at St Patrick’s 

School in Bryndwr last week. The theme for the day was Harry Potter and Hogwarts School of 

Witchcraft and Wizardry, which saw activities such as broomstick racing, Quidditch matches, tug-ofwar 

and a sorting hat. Kelly Sports Christchurch North Central franchise owner Braedon Gurden said 

the kids had a lot of fun. He said the Harry Potter games are always popular, especially the sorting hat, 

where a staff member hides out of sight from the children and talked to the sorting hat wearer through 

a hidden speaker. 

‘Dragon’ Yining 

Ma, 7, chases 

down dragon egg 

poachers. 

EXPECTO PATRONUM! Huge Harry Potter fan, Isabella 

Williams, 9, practices her spell casting. 

Reilly Burke, 

7, grabs a 

dragon egg 

without 

being 

tagged. 

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS 

Do you sell products or services that enhance outdoor spaces? 

You could feature in the Innovative Outdoor Living Area 

at the 2021 Star Media Home and Leisure Show this July 

and reach over 10,000 attendees across 3 days! 

Louvre System • Bbqs • Heating • Hammocks • Trampolines • Spas • Pools • Decking 

Pizza Ovens • Shade Systems • Water Features • Outdoor Furniture • Fencing 

If this sounds 

like you, 

Contact Lisa now on 

021 800 809 or email 

lisa.lynch@starmedia.kiwi 

for a no obligation quote. 

Payment options available. 

Terms & Conditions apply. 

A wide range of deals on a wide range of products c 

$1999 $1979 

was 

$3999 

Beckett 

Lounge Suite 

was 

$4959 

Supportapedic 

Queen Bed 

50% off 30% off 30% off 

selected 

Sleepyhead beds* 

UP TO 

selected bedroom and 

dining furniture* 

selected lounge suites, 

sofas & recliners* 

40% off 40% off 

selected Remington 

personal care* 

selected kettles 

and toasters* 

Offers valid until Tuesday 27th April 2021, while stocks last, unless otherwise stated. Some products on display in selected stores only – please call 0800 764 847 to check availability. Personal shoppers only. *Discount is off our full retail price, not available in conjunction with any other offer.



Braedon Gurden of Kelly Sports directs activities. 

Below – Cooper Mccoy, 7 on the charge with his dragon weapon. 

Gian 

Giancardo Van 

Der Merwe 

gets ready 

to receive 

his team’s 

‘broomstick’ 

during the 

broomstick 

racing event. 

Caleb Marshall, 8, 

and Alfie Shirley, 

5, play rock, 

paper, scissors to 

decide who gets 

untagged and 

back into the 

‘crazy tag’ game. 

Photos: Geoff 

Sloan 

COME PLAY FOR THE TIGERS! 

Marist Western Suburbs Saints 

are looking for players! 

Premier reserves, Presidents & Juniors - 16s! 

Contact the club secretary: 

walln@hotmail.com 

Junior & Senior registrations now open! 

New players are also welcome! 

Look for us at facebook.com/PRLFC 

Tigers - CommuniTy & 

family friendly Club! 

Read local 

calls for a very wide ad. 

$249 $ was 

499 

Sunbeam 4-in-1 

Airfryer 

$659 $265 20% off $534 $1185 

Acer Aspire 3 Laptop 

UE Boom 3 

selected Bosch 

vacuum cleaners* 

Haier 220L Fridge 

Freezer 

Fisher & Paykel 

8kg Dryer




CONTRIBUTION: Six young adults from Ferndale School, which supports students with disabilities, including Amarjit (left) have secured internships with 

the city council. Right – Elijah, of Ferndale School, with Botanic Gardens collection curator Shizuka Cornelius, does some practical work for his internship 

with the city council. 

Students score internships at council 

SIX YOUNG adults from a 

school that supports students 

with disabilities are making the 

most of their workplace lessons 

after gaining internships with 

the city council. 

Four Ferndale School students 

have secured placements at 

South Library while two are digging 

into their intern roles in the 

Botanic Gardens. 

They are the first city council 

interns from the specialist education 

school, which caters to the 

needs of students – aged from 

five to 21 – with disabilities. 

Ferndale School principal 

Maureen Poulter believes that 

the internships can “help everyone 

understand what a fabulous 

world this is when diversity is 

part of our society.” 

“Mayor Lianne Dalziel and 

council staff have fully supported 

and worked with us to make this 

a possibility for our transition 

students,” Poulter said. 

“We appreciate their sharing of 

our vision for our young people 

as we work together to support 

inclusion within Christchurch.” 

Students Amarjit and Elijah 

are revelling in their work in the 

Botanic Gardens, and already 

stepping up to the workplace 

challenge. 

“It is the highlight of my 

week,” Amarjit said, of his day in 

the gardens. “It’s practical and I 

enjoy doing the deadheading.” 

“Doing work experience will 

help me get a job when I leave 

school,” Elijah said. 

City council head of parks 

Andrew Rutledge said having 

the students working as part of 

the Botanic Gardens team is a 

valuable experience for the staff 

involved. 

OPPORTUNITY: 

Four students 

from Ferndale 

School were 

chosen for 

an internship 

with the city 

council at South 

Library to gain 

confidence 

within a work 

environment. 

PHOTOS: 

NEWSLINE 

“We value diversity at the 

council and this programme 

gives us a great opportunity 

to ‘walk the talk’. It has a truly 

positive effect on the teams they 

work with,” Rutledge said. 

City council head of libraries 

and information Carolyn 

Robertson said that four other 

students – Jessica, Brooke, Caitlin 

and Emma – have all brought 

“enthusiasm, joy, curiosity and 

plenty of positive energy” to 

their workplace. 

“They love working at South 

Library and we love their commitment 

and exuberance,” she 

said. 

“These young people want to 

make a positive contribution 

to their wider community and 

it is important to give them an 

equally wider opportunity to develop 

their skills and recognise 

what they can achieve. 

“With the council intern programme, 

the students can grow 

and gain confidence within our 

work environment so that they 

are ready to step into a new role 

following their school years.” 

Caitlin said she “loves the 

library work, which is interesting 

and fun”. 

The school hopes that there 

will be more opportunities for 

students to learn workplace 

skills and make a valuable 

contribution to their local 

community. 

All you need to get your 

work done. Or find endless 

distractions. 

Acer Aspire 3 15.6” A315 N5030 8GB 128SSD Laptop 

9064009 

This Acer Aspire laptop comes with a 15.6” HD display, Pentium N5030 8GB DDR4 SDRAM, 

128 GB SSD, Intel UHD Graphics 605, and Windows 10 Home S 64-bit. Which is more than 

enough to get your day-to-day work done. As long as you don’t put another episode on, 

scroll through social media, or indulge in a bit of online shopping. 

$659 

$6 

less than 

per week for 

36 months on 

interest free* 

Offers valid from 21st April 2021, while stocks last, unless otherwise stated. Some products on display in selected stores only – please call 0800 764 847 to check availability. Personal shoppers only. *Apple, selected computers, game consoles, gift cards, clearance items and some promotional items are not available in conjunction with interest free offers. Flooring available on a maximum of 18 months interest free. 

Exclusions, fees, terms, conditions, and credit criteria apply. Available in-store only. Equal instalment amounts include one-off booking fee of $45.00, annual fees of $45.00 p.a. and security registration fee of $8.05, and exclude insurance. Current interest rate of 23.95% applies to any unpaid balance after expiry of (any) interest free period. See in-store or visit smithscity.co.nz/interest-free for details.



Winners tend to gardens with pride 

THE COMMUNITY Pride 

Garden Awards acknowledge 

those who have contributed 

to maintaining the Garden 

City image by beautifying 

their streets and gardens. Here 

are the 2021 recipients in the 

Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 

Community Board area: 

Community Board 

Choice Trophy 

Brian and Janet Lovelock 

Sweethearts Premier 

Garden Trophy 

Joy Luxon 

Berryfields Second 

Place Trophy 

Brenda M Anderson 

Berryfields Third 

Place Trophy 

Lorraine and Stewart Taylor 

South Island Association 

Commercial Trophy 

Asian Garden and Cooking 

School 

Commercial Winners: 

Harewood Memorial 

Gardens and Crematorium 

Styx Mill Country Club 

Summerset on Cavendish 

Elmswood Retirement Village 

Fitzroy of Merivale Rest Home 

Residential Winners: 

Charles Ian Gray 

Mrs Janette McFedries 

Peter Lawrence 

Janet Thompson 

Bev Henley 

Denise and Bob Flygenring 

Helen and Wayne Lovell 

I P Crook 

Jeanette Brant 

June and Gordon Jennison 

Kevin and Cathy Dean 

Margaret and Leslie Pester 

Lois Flanagan 

Leeth and John Wilson 

Neiel and Rewa Drain 

Norm and Lesley Shipley 

Ursula and Peter Gooby 

Rochelle Naysmith 

Maurice and Shirley Oleary 

Vicki Smith, Vickis Hair Studio 

Ken and Joan Brown 

Lancaster Mavis 

Louise and Walter Phillips 

TOP SPOT: Christchurch Beautifying Association president Ron Andrew (left) with Janet 

and Brian Lovelock, who won the Community Board Choice Trophy at the Community 

Pride Garden Awards. 

Allan and Celia Gardiner 

Alan Freeman 

Newall and Isabel Campbell 

Gerard and Germaine Clark 

Judith and Gordon Watson 

Ironi Kulathunga 

Jenny Allison 

J & N Orchard 

Jill Newton and Derrol 

Fitzgibbon 

Kevin and Lynette McGuigan 

Graeme Mollison 

Geraldine Murphy and Patrick 

Butler 

Ross and Jill Macdonald 

Simon and Patricia Hubble 

Snow Reardon 

Sue and Rodney Walker 

Bev and Warner Collins 

Coleen Briggs 

Emily Newburn 

Marie Hunt 

Strachan 

Allison and Peter Doell 

Anna and David Abbott 

Bep Weir 

Bryan Gerrard 

Cathy and Vance Stewart 

Cindy Weiss 

David and Sherril Connor 

Coral and Stuart Brander 

Jocelyn Cross 

Denise Falconer 

Doon Yim Yep 

David and Neil Gillon 

Duncan Peter Turner 

Virginia and David Walker 

Don and Fran Rapley 

Terry Gillman 

Peter Gooding 

Hayden and Harriet Powell 

Heather McGowan and George 

Randle 

Helen and Mark White 

Elaine Hill 

Mr and Mrs J Duff 

Andrea McKeown 

Jenny and John Brunton 

Julia Holyoake and Matt 

Anderson 

Eddie Zervos 

Ken Wooldridge 

Kevin Harrington 

Lester Reed 

Gaynor Greer 

Michael and Delwyn Harris 

Malcolm Smart 

Mark and Jenny Kiesanowski 

Megan Chisholm 

Bryan and Elizabeth Mountford 

Neil and Heather Neumann 

Ngaire McFall 

Omar and Carol Lopez 

Paul and Julie Loke 

Pauline Croft 

Phil Gibson 

Ray and June Stanbury 

Ray and Annette Tansey 

Craig Family 

Reginald and Lorraine Burge 

Robyn Burns 

Sandra and Graham Sanders 

Adrienne and Selwyn Bradley 

Shirley Lee 

Doug Smith 

Adrienne and Gavin Russell 

Richard and Julie Stoop 

Tanya and Lloyd Merchant 

Neil Dixon 

Peter van Kasteren 

Caroline and Warren Masters 

Mr S and Mrs W Freeke 

Dawn Haskins 

Trevor Wilfred Holdem 

Janice Ann Hodgson 

Desmond John Hodgson 

Sheila and Jim Goddard 

Robin Doyle 

Marie Nelson 

Ron Wenham 

Gerard Fairhall 

Pauline Lewis 

Raymond Bishop 

Gerry de Gouw 

Elaine Iola Davies 

Janet McGowan 

Sylvia Law Pick Hoe 

Bill Gordon 

Katrina Watt 

Laraine and James Seales 

Julie Florkowski 

Joy and Ron Willems 

John and Wendy Peyton 

F Hadley and E Munt 

John Willoughby 

Robert and Jocelyn Black 

Mohammad Zareei 

Rosemary Taylor 

Michael Dew 

Daryn Pirie 

The bargain four-seater. 

Save $500 per person. 

Beckett 4 Seater Chaise Lounge Suite – Grey 9065530 

This Scandinavian influenced, modern design will enhance any living room. It will also 

make it more comfortable. And with a $2,000 saving, it will appeal to the money-conscious, 

just as much as the style-conscious. There’s a good chance you’re both of those. 

$1999 

was 

$3999 

WHILE STOCK LASTS 

Offers valid 21st - 27th April 2021, while stocks last, unless otherwise stated. Some products on display in selected stores only – please call 0800 764 847 to check availability. Personal shoppers only. *Apple, selected computers, game consoles, gift cards, clearance items and some promotional items are not available in conjunction with interest free offers. Flooring available on a maximum of 18 months interest free. 





Frankie’s roller coaster ride to 

Frankie Bakker of Little 

River has quit full-time 

work to be an artist. 

She talks to Samantha 

Mythen about her 

creative practice and 

her journey along the 

way 

Where were you born? 

I was born in Zimbabwe. 

My parents studied tropical 

agriculture and went to 

Zimbabwe to work. I was lucky 

enough to be born there. But I 

was about one when I moved 

to New Zealand. Diamond 

Harbour is where I spent my 

childhood. 

What was it like growing up 

in Diamond Harbour? 

Amazing. I always spent 

time outdoors. We had a big 

garden. The nature is probably 

the biggest thing, being able to 

walk up the hill and go for ocean 

swims in the middle of winter 

just because you feel like it. 

When did you find yourself 

living in Little River? 

About three years ago. A lot 

of stuff happened prior – I went 

travelling and got really ill and 

needed to be home with my 

family. The longer I’ve stayed 

here, it’s the community that 

makes me want to stay. There’s a 

little house the previous owners 

used to live in while they were 

building the main house and 

that’s my studio. It’s at the top 

of a little hill and has a balcony 

looking over the whole valley. I 

turn music on and paint. There’s 

no reception or Wi-Fi up there. 

What’s been your journey 

to where you are now, calling 

yourself an artist? 

After graduating from the 

Rudolf Steiner school, which 

got my creative juices flowing, I 

wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, 

so I decided to apply to one fine 

arts school (Elam in Auckland) 

and see if they would accept me. 

I got in, moved there and then 

completed my fine arts degree, 

which was a roller coaster. 

In art school, I focused a 

lot on being human and our 

CREATIVE: Frankie Bakker working on her latest piece. 

obsession with hedonism and 

consumerism. After graduating I 

had a couple of group exhibitions 

in Auckland. I dealt with a lot of 

mental health stuff, which has 

made a big impact on my art. 

My focus turned to the female 

body and it was naked because 

it’s about self-acceptance, as in 

you don’t have to dress a certain 

way to be accepted in a certain 

way. From there, I put the bird 

head in, which is still very 

prominent in my work today. It 

represents freedom. 

There’s so many birds out 

there. They’re all beautiful, 

completely distinct. No one 

really judges them and they don’t 

judge each other. This idea has 

since structured my art work – 

self-acceptance and self-love. 

After uni I went to Japan to do 

an art residency. I really wanted 

to travel and I love Japan. It was 

picturesque in my head – like the 

ART AT LITTLE RIVER: The concept design for a mural Bakker 

will create at Little River School. 


sakura, the Japanese blossoms. It 

draws you in. 

That was an incredible time 

for self-development. I’d gone 

on this big trip all on my own 

and everything I did was 

creative. I had support from all 

these amazing people, we did 

exhibitions – it was incredible. I 

also did a mural at a zoo. 

Between then and last year, 

I kind of lost it a little bit. But 

the Pop-Up Penguin happened, 

and this was a huge highlight. It 

pretty much sparked the desire, 

“I want to do this.” 

I started doing the Little River 

School mural designs in that 

time too. 

So this year I have quit my fulltime 

job. I have a small cleaning 

job in Akaroa, which is totally 

delightful and I love it. It means 

I have spare time to paint. So far 

I’ve had an exhibition in New 

Brighton Library called Unwind, 

and then I had the Christchurch 

Art Show. 

What’s been your favourite 

project? 

Japan Zoo was huge. This was 

the first mural I had ever done. 

A couple of weeks before I was 

due to leave Japan, I asked, “Can 

I paint that wall down the road?” 

It was completely grey and I 

thought, “It needs colour!” 

I talked to my residency host 

and she explained there was 

quite a commitment to painting 

something like that. 

A year later I was invited back 

to paint the zoo’s wall. It was an 

incredible two-month project. 

Everything was gut feelings – I 

went with the first design I drew. 

The support was incredible. I 

had 100 children at the opening 

day who came and did some 

painting. It was a huge artistic 

highlight. 

Tell me about your Pop-Up 

Penguin, which raised $17,500 

for Cholmondeley’s Children’s 

Centre. 

I was talking to the Wairewa 

Community Trust about 

painting a school mural and 

then heard about the design 

competition for the penguin. 

The trust titled it ‘Gateway to 

the Peninsula’, which I thought 

was really cool. So I went with a 

gate. I wanted it to be gold and 

to look valuable as this place 

is so valuable. I wanted it to be 

rich because the whole Banks 

Peninsula is so rich in nature. 

There’s a lot of blue for the waters 

and skies. Then the plants, birds 

and insects that we can see 

everywhere here. 

What project are you working 

on now? 

I am creating a mural at 

Little River School. It started 

with my own design and the 

Wairewa Community Trust 

Committee loved it, so we 

started putting a proposal 

through. We then decided to 

make a whole new design with 

the children’s input. 

So I put together a teaching 

plan for the kids and we 

organised an open day with a 

working bee around the tennis 

courts to get people involved, to 

give it more significance as well. 

I had no idea the mural would 

have such involvement. I thought 

I would have done it by now and 

painted it within two weeks. But 

here we are, it’s going to be done 

in May and I’ve done something 

for it, every day. 

Reduce partner disturbance. 

Get the right bed for the 

right price. 

Sleepyhead Supportapedic Limited Edition Bed 

This bed can make a big difference to any relationship. For a start, the ActiveSense 

coil technology helps to reduce partner disturbance. It will also enhance comfort, and 

support, for a better night’s sleep – making you both less grumpy. Of course, a bed isn’t 

the only thing you share, and a saving of $2,980 is great for the joint bank account, too. 

$1979 

was 

$4959 

$9 

less than 

per week for 

60 months 

interest free* 

60% off 

9067613 

Offers valid until 27th April 2021, while stocks last, unless otherwise stated. Some products on display in selected stores only – please call 0800 764 847 to check availability. Personal shoppers only. Please note Supportapedic fabric may vary.*Apple, selected computers, game consoles, gift cards, clearance items and some promotional items are not available in conjunction with interest free offers. Flooring available on a maximum 

of 18 months interest free. Exclusions, fees, terms, conditions, and credit criteria apply. Available in-store only. Equal instalment amounts include one-off booking fee of $45.00, annual fees of $45.00 p.a. and security registration fee of $8.05, and exclude insurance. Current interest rate of 23.95% applies to any unpaid balance after expiry of (any) interest free period. See in-store or visit smithscity.co.nz/interest-free for details.



artistic dream 

• From page 1 

What has it been like working 

with children? 

So beautiful! I started the class 

off by presenting myself as an 

artist. They were very excited to 

have me there. I rock up with this 

presentation. I show them the 

Japan mural and the penguin. 

And then I showed them a photo 

of the tennis court wall and 

asked, “What do you reckon?” It’s 

bland and has nothing and then I 

said: “I’m going to paint a mural 

on here and I need you guys to 

give me some great ideas so that it 

looks amazing.” 

This was the interesting point. 

They all sat in pairs with a piece 

of paper and started drawing 

with pencil and then furiously 

erasing what they had drawn. I 

said, “Guys, this isn’t a piece of art 

work. This is the sketch process, 

this is the thought process. It 

doesn’t have to be perfect.” But 

you could see things ticking in 

their head, like “This doesn’t look 

like I want it too, I’m not sure if 

it’s good.” 

So I ended up going around 

and asking them to tell me what 

they were drawing and I also 

asked them, “What does that bird 

eat, what does it do, what kind 

of fun things can you imagine it 

could do?” 

When I started going around 

on the second lap, kids started 

throwing out ideas of moons that 

were disco balls. It was cool to see 

them gain some confidence. 

Then at the end I asked them 

if they had any further ideas. We 

heard about trains flying through 

the sky with birds hanging out of 

the windows. 

After the class, I spent hours 

going through their designs and 

ideas and then drawing them 

myself to put together the design. 

You can see how art sparks 

those kids. When the teacher 

asked the kids what they had got 

out of the class, they all started to 

say how it inspired them and how 

great they feel and they love the 

creativity, and it calmed them, 

which is amazing. 

I have this little dream, by like 

40 years old, to be able to do art 

SPARKING CURIOSITY: Bakker at the opening day of the 

mural she painted at Yuki Park Zoo in Japan. Children 

show Bakker their own drawing creations. 

therapy. To go back and study 

and learn the psychology behind 

it and find more sparks. 

Where do you find 

inspiration? How does Banks 

Peninsula influence your work? 

The wildlife is huge. Even just 

driving through Little River, 

there will be pheasants and little 

quail on the road, and I will think 

those are beautiful and then I will 

get home and I will start looking 

at images, and then other ideas 

pop up from that. 

Also, my art reflects what is 

going through my head and what 

I’m working through. Like at 

the Art Show, some people said; 

“Well, you have a bit of a crazy 

mind coming up with this stuff.” 

And I thought, “I guess I do.” 

What does being an artist 

mean to you? 

I am learning what the steps are 

to get there. But for me it 

has always been a dream. Like 

when people ask what did you 

want to be when you were 

younger, I didn’t want to be a 

fireman or a doctor or anything 

like that, I always wanted to be 

an artist.What are you if you 

don’t follow your dreams? You 

are lost. 

In the meantime, I want to 

meet all these other amazing 

artists and people that are 

involved in art communities and 

I want to share my art. Like that 

Japan mural and the penguin – 

the joy they brought to people 

was incredible. So why would you 

not do that? 

Even the art exhibition last 

weekend. It was so interesting, 

how some people were like, what 

is going on with that art, and 

other people just loved it. 

In the end, I left thinking that 

was really successful. I had so 

many great conversations and 

met so many amazing people. 

The two ladies that were in my 

corner as well, like now I’m doing 

a collaboration hopefully with 

one of them. She does poetry and 

I’m going to do the images. It is 

opening doors. 

How does being creative 

enrich your life? 

I feel like more of a whole 

person when I’m getting creative. 

It gives me a purpose and a 

positive outlet. Being creative 

means I’m doing something with 

my thoughts. 

What advice would you give to 

those wanting to start their own 

art practice? 

You need to want it. That’s 

what it is. And then you give it a 

go. Start by factoring in an hour. 

People go to the gym for an hour 

so why can’t you take another 

hour of ‘me time’ where you 

decide you are going to create. It’s 

the same with writing. Say, “OK, 

three o’clock to four o’clock today 

I’m going to sit in the park and 

just write. I don’t care what I’m 

going to write, I’m just going to 

write something.” 

Bid to save historic 

boat house from 

the bulldozer 

• By Ella Somers 

A COMMUNITY group 

has plans to save the historic 

Canterbury Yacht and Motor 

Boat Club building from the 

threat of demolition and find it 

a new home in Governors Bay. 

The Bays Boat House 

Group want to relocate 

the club building to 

near the long jetty in 

Governors Bay. The 

club building has 

escaped demolition 

twice since 2019 and 

is currently sitting in 

a storage area on Lyttelton 

Port Company land. 

The group wants to restore 

and reopen the club building to 

the public in time for the building’s 

100th anniversary in 2023. 

Louisa Eades, a member of 

the Bays Boat House Group and 

secretary of the Governors Bay 

Jetty Restoration Trust, said 

the response from Lyttelton 

residents to saving the club 

building had been overwhelmingly 

positive. 

“Many Lyttelton people have 

happy memories of the building 

when it was used by the Sea 

Scouts,” Eades said. 

The Lyttelton Port Company 

has provided storage for the 

club building until the site is 

taken on by a new lease. This 

leaves the future of the building 

uncertain. 

Eades said the previous custodians 

gave the deed of the club 

Louisa Eades 

UNCERTAIN 

FUTURE: 

The boat 

house in 

storage at 

Lyttelton. 

PHOTO: 

LOUISA 

EADES 

building to the Bays Boat House 

Group “on the understanding 

that the building will go to 

Governors Bay”. 

The whole project is expected 

to cost about $200,000. “This 

figure is just an educated guess,” 

Eades said. “Once we 

have completed the 

first stage of the project 

we will have a much 

clearer idea of the 

cost.” 

The first stage 

includes completing a 

concept design, determining 

the options for 

transporting the building 

and repiling the site, and 

producing a costing report. 

“We are fortunate to have 

been gifted a grant from the 

R & N Wait Charitable Trust, 

proudly managed by Perpetual 

Guardian, to complete this important 

first stage,” Eades said. 

Repiling the proposed new 

location, resource and building 

consent and transport of the 

yacht club building are likely to 

be the main costs. 

Eades said the group anticipates 

the main source of project 

funding will be heritage grants. 

“Although the building is not 

currently on the heritage list, it 

holds many memories for the 

yachting and Sea Scouts communities.” 

Heritage NZ has written a 

letter to the Bays Boat House 

Group in support of their 

efforts. 

Don’t buy a cheap bed. 

Get an expensive one 

half price. 

50% off selected 

Sleepyhead 

beds* 

We all understand the importance of sleep – for our physical and mental wellbeing. The trouble 

is, good beds can be expensive, so there’s a real temptation to buy a bad one. But, with 50% off 

selected Sleepyhead beds, you can get the all latest sleep technology, at a twice as affordable price. 

Offers valid until 27th April 2021, while stocks last, unless otherwise stated. Some products on display in selected stores only – please call 0800 764 847 to check availability. Personal shoppers only. *Apple, selected computers, game consoles, gift cards, clearance items and some promotional items are not available in conjunction with interest free offers. Flooring available on a maximum of 18 months interest free. 




continuing education 


What will you 

learn at the 

WEA in Term 2? 

Papanui High School 

Term 2, 2021 nightclasses 

As daylight saving ends and the 

evenings become longer why not take 

the opportunity to take up a new hobby, 

learn a new skill, meet some new people 

and have fun at the same time. Come 

along to Papanui High School and enrol 

in one of our exciting range of Adult and 

Community Education Courses beginning 

from 10 May. 

One of our new courses for Term 2 

is an Introductory Course in Modern 

Herbalism. This course taught by Rebecca 

Barrett will teach students the basics 

of plant medicine including common 

herbs and essential oils for the health and 

wellbeing of yourself and your family. 

We also have a wide range of other 

courses on offer for Term 2 from 

Languages, Woodwork, Dressmaking, Art, 

Cooking, Cake Decorating, Yoga, Pilates, 

Beekeeping, Ukulele, Photography, English 

for Speakers of other Languages, Barista, 

Yoga and more. We guarantee you will find 

something to appeal regardless of your age 

or interests. Most of our classes are held 

in the evenings but we have a range of 

weekend workshops available in Millinery, 

Upholstery, Patchwork, Cheese Making 

and Baking using hand raised bread 

products. 

For further information and enrolment 

in these or any of our courses please visit 

our website www.papanui.school.nz or 

email rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone 

our office on 3520701. 

With over 50 events happening in Term 

2 at the WEA, there will be something 

for everyone, with topics including: arts 

and crafts, dance, movement and music, 

environment and science, history, language, 

literature, philosophy and more. 

There are regular groups and clubs, 

including Pod-Cast-On, who knit for 

babies at NICU and PIPS while listening 

to fascinating pod-casts; Craft for a Cause, 

making items to support causes and groups 

around the city; Book Group, meeting 

monthly to discuss an interesting read; 

WEA Norwest Branch, meeting every 

Friday in Papanui with a varied schedule of 

speakers; WEA Outdoor Painting Club who 

paint at various locations; and WEA Field 

Club, offering monthly trips to encourage 

outdoor activity and enjoyment of the 

natural environment. 

Some highlights this term include Social 

Activism – Local and Global, a six-part 

course delving into social activism here in 

Aotearoa and abroad; All About Eid, an 

introduction to the Festival of Eid which 

celebrates the end of Ramadan; Afternoon 

Tea with Sara Templeton, Councillor 

for Heathcote Ward; and The Belief 

Continuum – an introductory talk on the 

origins of six major religions, what they 

have in common and what sets them apart. 

Courses are held throughout the week 

in daytime, evenings and weekends, with a 

strong focus on social and environmental 

justice – if it’s good for the people and 

planet – then it’s good for the WEA. 

On a busy day we can have up to eight 

events happening, with dozens of people 

coming and going or sitting chatting with 

a cuppa in our sociable kitchen space. Our 

community is diverse and includes people 

from a variety of cultures and ages, coming 

together to learn and share skills and 

experience, and make friends. As well as 

our central city location we also hold classes 

in Lyttelton and New Brighton. Committed 

to keeping our prices affordable, we offer 

some free talks and workshops each term. 

Visit us at www.cwea.org.nz to find out 

more. Or drop into the WEA office at 

59 Gloucester Street between 9:30am and 

3:00pm Monday to Friday.



continuing education 

Risingholme’s Adult and 

Community Education 

Courses for Term 2, 2021 

Spaces are 

limited so enrol 

now to avoid 

disappointment! 

autumn is here and with this term 2 is just 

around the corner! now might be a good 

time to learn something new! 

With the cooler weather upon us have you 

considered enrolling in a cooking course? For 

Term 2 we are offering a wide range of cooking 

courses – Egyptian Cuisine, Indian Cuisine 

Beginners, Italian Cuisine and Thai Cooking. 

We are also excited to be offering a new 

cooking course for Term 2 – 

• Simple, Healthy Meals on a Budget. 

Over five weeks you will learn how to make 

five different healthy, easy, low cost tasty meals 

you can cook at home for yourself, family and 

friends. 

If you have been thinking of extending your 

Pattern Drafting skills, we are offering in Term 

2 Pattern Drafting and Pattern Manipulation 

– Own Project course. This course gives you 

the opportunity to start creating your own 

designs. 

We are expanding our programme by 

offering some new and exciting courses from 

Term 2 onwards. Topics offered 

are varied including a new 

cooking course, a range of new 

art courses, and a job readiness 

course. 

Our full range of courses 

and their locations can be 

viewed on our website 

www.risingholme.org.nz 

If you have an enquiry, please 

do not hesitate to email us at 

info@risingholme.org.nz or 

telephone the office on 03 332 7359. 

Course brochures 

are available at the 

Risingholme office 

and CCC public 

libraries. 

Adult and Community Education Term 2, 2021 

Come learn with us 

Risingholme Community Centre offers 

a wide range of short courses, each 

term, at a range of venues. 

Risingholme Community Centre 

Art (Creative Art, Mixed Media, Painting with Acrylics, Drawing 

& Sketching), Fabric & Craft Skills, Guitar, Pottery, Sewing Skills, 

Upholstery, Using your Overlocker, Sewing Retreat, Yoga, Wood 

Sculpture, Woodwork, Woodwork for Women, Zentangle, Fermented 

Foods, Te Reo Maori, Patchwork and Quilting, NZ Sign Language, Reiki, 

Junk Journal, Designing Water Colours, Upcycling Furniture Workshop 

Christchurch Girls’ High School 

Te Reo Maori, Drawing & Sketching, German Language, Painting with 

Acrylics, Spanish & Go, NZ Sign Language, Pattern Drafting, Spanish 

and Go, Simple Healthy Meals on a Budget 

Hornby High School 

Te Reo Maori, NZ Sign Language, Thai Cooking 

Riccarton High School 

Calligraphy, Indian Cuisine For Beginners, Italian Language, NZ Sign 

Language, Russian Language, Te Reo Maori, Photography, Egyptian 

Cuisine, Italian Cuisine, Sewing Skills 

Full details available on www.risingholme.org.nz 

Risingholme office at 22 Cholmondeley Ave, Opawa, Chch 

Phone 03 332 7359 | Email info@risingholme.org.nz 

www.risingholme.org.nz

22 




ATTENTION 

BUSINESS OWNERS 

Do your services make homes 

warm and cosy? 

You could feature in the Cosy Zone at the 2021 Star 

Media Home and Leisure Show this July and reach over 

10,000 attendees across 3 days! 

Central Heating • Diesel Heating • Fires • Curtains 

+ Blinds • Underfloor Heating • Double Glazing • Solar 

Bedding • Merino • Heat Pumps • Airflow Solutions 

If this sounds like you, 

contact Lisa now on 021 800 809 or email lisa. 

lynch@starmedia.kiwi for a no obligation quote. 

Payment options available. Terms & Conditions apply.

See page 4 for more info! 

h tp: /kaywa.me/8aVDQ 

my Kaywa Qr-Code 

w.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz 

h tp: /kaywa.me/8aVDQ 

Ce l 021 855 884 

my Kaywa Qr-Code 

w.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz 



Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100 

Church Notices 

NON 

DENOMINATIONAL 

GROUP. Read the bible 

for comfort. All welcome. 

Ph Veronica 021 022 

92613 for details 

Community Events 

ALCOHOLICS 

ANONYMOUS, If you 

want to have a drink that’s 

your business. If you want 

to stop, we can help. Phone 

0800 229-6757 

Motorcycles 

MOTORBIKE 

SERVICING & 

REPAIRS. Quality 

service, affordable rates. 

South Pacific Motorcycle 

Services, Mandeville. 

Ph 03 312 0066. www. 

motorbiketours.co.nz 

Wanted To Buy 

AAA Buying goods 

quality furniture, beds, 

stoves, washing machines, 

fridge freezers. Same day 

service. Selwyn Dealers. 

Phone 980 5812 or 027 

313 8156 

AAA Buying goods 

quality furniture, beds, 

stoves, washing machines, 

fridge freezers. Same day 

service. Selwyn Dealers. 

Phone 980 5812 or 027 

313 8156 

TOOLS Garden, 

garage, woodworking, 

mechanical, engineering, 

sawbenches, lathes, cash 

buyer, ph 355-2045 

Trades & Services 

ROOF 

PAINTING 24/7 

Rope & harness 

a speciality, 

no scaffolding 

required, 

30 years of 

breathtaking 

experience. 

FREE QUOTES 

20% OFF other 

roof quotes 

Exterior staining, 

exterior painting, 

water blasting. 

Moss and mould 

treatment $300. 

Phone Kevin 

027 561 4629 

BATHROOM 

Renovations, complete 

service from start to finish, 

free quotes, ph Dave 027 

334 4125 

BRICKLAYER 

George Lockyer. Over 

40 years bricklaying 

experience. UK trained. 

Insurance work, EQC 

repairs. Heritage 

brickwork & stonework 

a speciality. No job too 

small. Governers Bay. 

Home 329 9344. Cell 

027 684 4046. E mail 

georgelockyer@xtra.co.nz 

BUILDER 

New builds, alterations, 

decks, fencing. 30 yrs in 

the trade has given me 

ability to build to a high 

standard. Free quotes. Ph 

Brent 027 241 7471 


DRIVEWAYS 

Exposed Aggregate 

Stamped Concrete Plain 

Concrete Resurfacing 

Things we offer... 

Competitive/affordable pricing 

Attention to detail 

Professional service 

free quotes/insurance scopes 

Cell 0278 145 848 

www.drivecrete.co.nz 

PLUMBER 

NEED A PLUMBER 

Call us now for fast friendly service. 

Get your problems sorted out 

quick smart - on time!! 

Phone for a 

FREE 

quote now. 

Phone 03 377 1280 | Mobile 021 898 380 

Specializing in: 

• Roof Painting 

• Interior/exterior 

residential 

• Small commercial 

painting 


PAINTERS 

Painters and Decorators Ltd 

Canterbury Owned and Operated 

A husband and wife team 

Noel 027-411-3596 

kemp.painters@gmail.com 

kemp painters and decorators 

TREE SERVICES 

CRAIGS 

TREES 

Our services include: 

Tree felling 

Branch chipping 

Trimming and pruning 

Crown reduction 

Stump grinding 

P: 027 2299 454 

E: craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

www.craigstrees.co.nz 

Fully insured 

We offer 

free quotes 

Quality not 

Quantity 


• Interior and exterior 

painting 

• Small-medium size/ 

repaints 

• Minor plaster repairs 

• Timber window repairs 

Ph: 0800 462 758 Ph/txt: 021 314 319 Mark Taylor 

Email: jackiemarktaylor@yahoo.co.nz 

Long established local company 

www.taylorbuildingmaintenance.co.nz 

CARPET LAYING ROOfING REPAIRS 

Exp. Repairs, uplifting, Fully qualified, over 40 

relaying, restretching. yrs experience. Ph John 

Phone John on 0800 027 432-3822 or 351- 

003181, 027 240 7416 

jflattery@xtra.co.nz 

9147 email johnchmill@ 

outlook.com 

GUTTER CLEANING 

Gutter cleaning special 

from $99 plus gst for a 

whole house clean””. 

Free Quotes, call Morgan 

Thomas today 022 375 

8506 

PAINTER, QUALIfIED 

local professional, int/ 

Ext,roofs,wallpaper, call 

or text Corban 027 846 

5035 

PLASTERER 

Gib Stopping, Small 

job specialty. 30 + years 

experience. Ring 0800 

387-369 

PROfESSIONAL 

GARDEN SERVICES 

Regular garden 

maintenance, pruning, 

spraying, weeding, 

mowing, planting, garden 

makeovers. Qualified 

with over 40 yrs exp. Ph 

Richard 0274 918 234 or 

349 4022 

STONEMASON 

BRICK 

& 

BLOCKLAYER, 

Earthquake Repairs, Grind 

Out & Repoint, River/ 

Oamaru stone, Schist, 

Volcanic Rock, Paving, 

all Alterations new & old, 

Quality Workmanship, 

visit www.featureworks. 

co.nz or ph 027 601-3145 

STUMP GRINDING 

Best price guarantee Tony 

0275 588 895 

TILING 

Flooring - Splashbacks - 

Wall incl tile removal, reg 

master tiler, ph Dave 027 

334 4125 

VHS VIDEO TAPES 

& all camera tapes 

converted to DVD or 

USB. Video taping 

special occasions, www. 

grahamsvideo.co.nz ph 03 

338-1655 

The South Island’s 

leading motoring resource 

Filled with news, reviews and dealer listings 

Incorporating 

ISSUE 667 | FrIday 20 novEmbEr 2020 

See inside for this week's 

4WD feature! 

free 

best motorbuys 

www.drivesouth.co.nz 

One Owner! 

2015 IsuZu D-mAX 

4WD Ls D/CAb 

From family cars to work trucks, 

and supercars to SUvs. 

no matter what you're 

looking for, you can find it all 

with drivesouth. 

sherborne st, edgeware 

iggest range of vehicles 

location! 

2011 Jaguar 

XF Premium 

$18,999 

Incorporating 

ISSUE 668 | FrIday 27 novEmbEr 2020 

NZ new, 3.0 intercooled turbo/dsl, 

auto, rare flatdeck with ladder/pipe 

racks, reverse cam, service history. 

For more see their advert on page 31 

40 Years Finance 

Experience 

Cannot be Beaten! 

$34,995 $192pw 

free 




marine feature! 

Magazine available for 

FREE every Friday at a 

convenient pick up point 

near you! 

e Ave | P: (03) 366 7768 | www.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz 

• Talk to us about finance for your next 

motor vehicle purchase 

Download the Kaywa Qr Code reader (A p Store &Android market) and scan your code! 

free 

• Specialising in Finance for Private Purchases 

Incorporating 

• Very quick approvals, sensational interest rates 

• From no deposit (terms & conditions may apply) 

ISSUE 669 | FrIday 4 dEcEmbEr 2020 

Hiace spares 

Classic Car feature! 

For more see their advert on pages 6 & 7 


PH 03 web 

Cnr Main South Rd and Epsom Rd, Christchurch 

Ph: 03 348 4129 | avoncityford.com 


275 Colombo street, Christchurch 

The biggest range of vehicles 

in one location! 

2013 Volkswagen 

TiguAn TSi 

$20,999 

CAR AUDIO 

AUDIO VISUAL 

CAR SECURITY 

CELLULAR 

Moorhouse Ave | P: (03) 366 7768 | www.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz 

dable new parts available for BMW / MERCEDES BE 

t asaph Str 

Now Available @ NZ Van Spares 

MOBILE INSTALLATION SERVICE See our ad on page 2 

See page 5 for more info! 

2013 LexuS 

LS460 F Sport 

Only 79,000kms, black leather 

interior, 10x airbags, sunroof, 

very smart & very rare. 

$39,999 incL 

orc 

Download the Kaywa Qr Code reader (A p Store &Android market) and scan your code! 

493 blenheim road, Christchurch 

The biggest range o 

in one locati 

REVERSE CAMERAS 

RADAR DETECTORS 

Now 

PARKING SENSORS 

AERIALS 

0800 212 777 

Ce l 021 855 884 

Hiace 

PH 03 web 

2.4 auto, alloys, ABS, twin airbags. 

40 Years Finance 

Experience 

Cannot be Beaten! 

DASH CAMERAS 

GPS/TRACKING 

• Talk to us about finance for your next 

motor vehicle purchase 

• Specialising in Finance for Private Purchases 

• Very quick approvals, sensational interest rates 

• From no deposit (terms & conditions may apply) 

Cnr Main South Rd and Epsom Rd, Christchurch 

Ph: 03 348 4129 | avoncityford.com 


2005 toyota rav 

$9,990 

2.0lt Petrol, 5 Dr Station wagon, 

Climate Control, ABS Braking, 

Automatic. $34.63pw. 

2008 bmW 320i 

$10,974 NoW $7,974 + orC 

has motoring covered. 

drivesouth.co.nz




RAY WHITE PAPANUI NEWS 

Is it Worth Waiting to Sell Your House in Spring? 

As we hit the winter months we hear 

clients often discussing their intentions 

to sell in Spring. What does this actually 

mean and is it worth waiting for this time 

of year or is it all a market myth? 

I understand that Canterbury properties 

in Spring look picture perfect with leaves 

on trees, warmer open home weather etc, 

so of course wanting to wait until your 

home can put it’s best foot forward makes 

sense. This time of year is, however, when 

there is an influx of homes to the market 

and therefore more houses competing 

for your buyer’s attention. So is it worth 

waiting or should you get a head start and 

jump on the market earlier? 

Timing. 

When exactly is Spring when you are 

talking real estate? In many seller’s minds 

the Spring sale works to a wonderful 

timeline where they breeze out of Winter 

and are sold, moved and nestled in their 

new home before Christmas even starts 

to come on the radar. The reality is, a 

Spring launch turns into an October-ish 

launch and a December or even January 

settlement. 

Let’s break it down: 

I generally advise sellers to factor in a 

twelve week process from start to finish. 

Working on the current median days to 

sell you are looking at an average of five 

weeks actively on the market. 

• Factor in the lead-in-time including 

interviewing agents, completing 

paperwork, finding your EQC 

documents, preparing your home for 

photos and the upcoming building 

report (i.e finishing any maintenance 

jobs on the list). So, a one to four 

week preparation process depending 

on how organised you are and how 

ready your home is. 

• Unless you Auction, once you are 

under offer it is highly likely the due 

diligence period will be another two 

weeks. 

• Settlement is then another two to 

eight weeks from confirmation. 

To give you some perspective, there are 

16 weeks between September 1st and 

Christmas day so if you launch to market 

in the very first week of September you 

would, on average, be moving at the end 

of November all going to plan. This would 

mean your preparation for the market 

will be happening in August when most 

sellers are still in their woolly socks with 

their duvets over their heads. 

Getting the competitive advantage. 

In my professional opinion there are two 

ways of gaining a competitive advantage 

when working out the timing of your 

upcoming sale. 

1. Go to market in winter when you 

have less competition 

2. Launch to market in Spring but in 

actual Spring, ie start preparing now 

over the winter months and get a 

head start on the market rush which 

only dilutes your buyer pool as a 

seller 

If I was buying a house in Christchurch 

I would buy it in Winter. Our Summer is 

lovely but our Winters are pretty average 

through to horrid so you know what you 

are getting when purchasing property 

in Winter. If you own a villa with double 

height ceilings and average heating then 

maybe a winter sale isn’t for you but if 

you have a warm, dry home then this 

could be very well showcased during 

these colder months. The main advantage 

here too, there are fewer homes on the 

market so less competition. You may just 

find your time on the market for a winter 

sale is a little longer going on earlier stats. 

Otherwise get out the planner, put in the 

dates you would like to be moved by and 

then work twelve weeks backward from 

there and remember to keep in mind that 

Spring will have sprung on you before you 

know it. 

Vanessa Golightly, 

Business Owner 

and Licensee Agent 

Ray White Papanui 

027 664 9292 

Vanessa Golightly 

Licensee Agent & 


027 664 9292 

Stuart Morris 

Licensee Agent 

& Auctioneer 

027 422 6395 

Tracy Thomson 

Licensee Salesperson 

027 440 3035 

Claire Morris 

Licensee Agent & 


027 662 4822 

Katrina Green 

Operations Manager 

Property Management 

027 606 0030 

Richie Eggelton 


021 089 65594 

Residential Tenancies Amendments Act 2020 | Minor Alterations 

When the Residential Tenancies 

Amendments Act was announced late last 

year landlords were concerned about a 

number of the changes being made, and 

of major concern was the tenants ability 

to make minor alterations to their rental 

property. 

Whilst on the surface I concede that this 

does sound somewhat daunting, in actual 

fact there are plenty of rules around how 

this can happen that will ensure that a 

landlord is well protected, as long as good 

systems are followed. 

What you do need to know is that a 

landlord cannot unreasonably withhold 

permission if a tenant requests to make a 

minor alteration to a property. But what 

is deemed a minor alteration? While we 

have not been given any real guidance 

around this, it does seem to be things like 

installing a TV bracket or fixing a cabinet 

to a wall etc, as opposed to removing or 

adding in new walls! 

A tenant will be required to ask 

permission in writing giving details on 

what they are wanting to do, and the 

location. A landlord is then required to 

respond within 21 days, and failure to 

respond will mean that the tenant can go 

ahead with the changes. 

If we use a TV bracket as an example, the 

landlord can either ask that the tenant 

rectifies the wall back to the original 

condition at their own cost, or that the 

tenants leave the bracket at the end of 

the tenancy at no cost to the owner, but… 

this must be in writing within the 21 days, 

and accepted by both parties. 

Furthermore the landlord could advise 

that the bracket cannot be put on the 

North East wall as there is wiring in that 

wall, but instead could be put on the 

South East wall. 

So in summary, a tenant can make minor 

alterations, but permission must be 

granted by the landlord in writing within 

21 days, and there can be some conditions 

around the permission. 

I hope this clarifies this and alleviates 

some of the fears around this part of 

the amendments, but if you have any 

concerns please feel free to contact me. 

Check in next time when I talk about the 

re-assignment of tenancies. 

Katrina Green, 

Operations Manager 


027 606 0030 

Maria Paterson 


027 543 4689 

Olivia Hendry 

Executive Assistant 

Paul Nicholson 


027 921 2160 

Estelle Schuurman 

Property Manager 

Feature Properties 

Cassidy Sprott 


Assistant 

Joy Coughlan 

Mortgage Broker 

027 223 3572 

Georgia Tuuta 

Excutive Assistant 

221 Shortland Street, Aranui 

Tracy Thomson 

3/15 Marriner Street, Sumner 


238 Withells Road, Avonhead 


7 Colesbury Street, Bishopdale 

Richie Eggelton & Vanessa Golightly 

Level 1, 7 Winston Avenue, Papanui 

Phone (03) 352 0567 | rwpapanui.co.nz | /RayWhitePapanui Morris & Co Limited | Licenced REAA 2008

Nor'West News: April 22, 2021

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?