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Big Anzac Day turnout
Train speeds
to remain
at 40km/h
through
Heathcote
• By Samantha Mythen
We shall remember them. These words echoed across the region area as hundreds of people joined in on Anzac Day
commemoration services on Sunday. They came together to remember those who gave their lives in service to New
Zealand and to also reflect on the brave work of those who still serve today. The well-attended service in Lyttelton
(above) featured a parade of bagpipe players marching along London St. More than 800 people attended the dawn
service in Heathcote Valley. About 500 people then paraded to the Valley Inn Tavern where keen cooks had been
up since 4.30am preparing breakfast. Members of the Sumner Lifeboat and surf life saving clubs took part in the
services in Sumner. After Covid-19 meant last year’s services usual gatherings could not take place, the large
turnouts this year showed the power of community spirit.
HEATHCOTE residents have
successfully campaigned for train
speed limits through their valley
to remain the same.
A KiwiRail spokesperson told
Bay Harbour News the company
would be keeping the speed limit
for trains travelling through
Heathcote at 40km/h.
Said Heathcote Valley Community
Association chairman
Lewis Low: “This was the correct
decision and the right thing to do.
Everyone is really happy about this
decision.”
It was decided after KiwiRail
representatives Steve Pye and John
Gousmett met with the community
on March 15 to discuss a
proposed change of increasing the
speeds to 50km/h.
More than 60 people turned up
the meeting to share their
perspective on the issue.
Gousmett explained to the
group the increased speed would
actually reduce the amount of
noise as trains would no longer
have to increase power as they
approached Lyttelton tunnel.
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Understanding Brain Injury and Concussion, Monday, 10-
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Monday, 2-4pm
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Storm hits Sumner businesses
• By Samantha Mythen
A PIZZERIA and a florist were
flooded after Saturday’s heavy
rain saw an overflow of water on
the streets of Sumner.
Fire & Slice manager Pal Singh
said as the water rose on the
streets outside the pizzeria on
Wakefield Ave, it also flowed
over the curb
and in through
the front door.
The water
covered the
entire floor of
the building,
Pal Singh
including the
dining area,
kitchen, pantry and stock chiller,
flowing all the way to the back
door.
It took seven hours to clean
up the water and sanitise the
restaurant once the flooding had
stopped.
Singh said the flooding was
disappointing as just two weeks
prior the road works through
Sumner Village had been completed.
Said Singh: “The building
had flooded in 2019 and after
the roadworks had finished we
thought this problem should be
fixed.”
A previous business in the
building – Stoked – had also
seen previous incidents of
flooding. The owner had raised
these concerns with the city
council when the new street
design came out but their
concerns were not addressed.
The floor of Harakeke florist
and giftshop on Marriner St was
also flooded.
The Sumner Volunteer Fire
Brigade was called out at 9pm
to the village to provide help to
those affected by the flooding.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer,
Darren Wright, said city council
contractors also worked alongside
the fire brigade, digging
out a third stormwater pipe at
the beach, which relieved the
flooding.
Wright explained when
flooding occurred it is important
vehicles drive slower through
the water to prevent waves
which cause further damage to
buildings.
FLOODED: Water inside Fire & Slice’s kitchen, a pizzeria
in Sumner after torrential rain flooded the streets on
Saturday.
In Brief
Fatality avoided
on Scarborough Hill
Airbags prevented what
could have been a fatal
injury after a car crashed
into a power pole on
Scarborough Hill on
Saturday morning. The
power pole was knocked
across the road. Orion came
and fixed the pole later that
morning.
The Sumner Volunteer Fire
Brigade was called out to
attend the scene at 12.15am.
Vibrations of trains
concerning
•From page 1
He also said the trains were
currently burning more diesel
and this was counter-productive
to KiwiRail’s commitment to be
carbon neutral by 2050.
However, residents explained
their main concerns were about
the vibration caused by the trains,
not the speed. The faster a train
goes, the higher the vibrations.
Said Low: “This shows what
a community can achieve when
they work together.”
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Educating teen parents both a reward
• By Bea Gooding
NO MATTER what life throws
at the teenage mothers of
Kimihia Parents’ College, they
know their little family’s future
is in safe hands.
That’s where Diane Atkins
and her team come in, to ensure
young mothers can see the light
at the end of the tunnel while
juggling the responsibility of
pregnancy, raising a baby and
finishing secondary school.
The head teacher embraces the
challenge because, at the end of
the day, there was always a positive
outcome – something she
made sure to emphasise within
the classroom.
“I’m juggling a lot of balls, but
as long as I catch those balls,
I’m okay. What I’ve learned is
that there’s always a positive
outcome,” said Atkins.
Working with the girls from
when they came in, to the end,
was a “big long journey.” Many
were kicked out of school or had
to leave because they no longer
related to their peers.
“They’ve been bullied at
school, so a lot of them come in
suspicious of another school, but
once they settle in, they make
lifelong friends and lifelong steps
to success.”
Atkins teaches business applications,
digital technology and
runs the parents’ school, having
done so for the past six years.
Until she went to Canterbury
University to study teaching and
computing, the thought of teaching
never crossed her mind.
She did not have to move very
far from her old job to the role at
Kimihia, where she previously
taught at Linwood College for 16
years.
Kimihia is hosted by Linwood
College but operates from a different
site, as all teen parent units
across the country are hosted by
a high school.
It is a chance for 14 to 19-yearolds
who are parents, or about
to have a child, to finish NCEA
level 1, 2 and 3 and develop the
best possible pathway for them,
and their children’s future.
Students could also bring their
babies to school as there was a
childcare unit next door.
SAFE:
Kimihia
Parents’
College
head
teacher
Diane Atkins
and her
dog, Honey,
who has
been at the
school as
long as she
has.
PHOTO:
GEOFF
SLOAN
Strong empathy for the mothers
and having the means to help
them was the key behind the
switch from mainstream classes
to a more specialised school,
designed for up to 30 students at
a time.
Not only did she have the skill
of teaching under her belt from
Linwood, being a mother of two
sons herself brought invaluable
experience to the position.
“I saw it as a change, a different
direction for myself and a challenge,”
said Atkins.
“I didn’t know what it would
be like because I loved what I
was doing at Linwood.”
Each day was a reward in itself
because Atkins was able to witness
the progress of both mother
and child every year.
By the time they left school,
her aim was for everyone to
have confidence in themselves
to move further in life, whether
it was to go to university, getting
a job or even having more
children.
“The best time is at the celebrations
because we have the
whānau in; we see [the girls] at
their best,” she said.
“They’ve achieved level 1, 2
and 3, had their babies and are
doing well, and they’re going
off to a future that’s better than
where they were when they came
in – that’s where my passion
lies.”
Having smaller class sizes
meant teachers could have a
better understanding of each student
and the troubles they faced
outside the classroom.
At Linwood, there were
usually 25 to 30 students per
class, which made it difficult to
see what was happening behind
the scenes.
Christine Maynard’s roots are in the deep South, gateway to
Fiordland, the dramatic beauty undoubtedly having an influence on
her. Self taught, she has taken her creativity to painting semi abstract
landscapes. Layering paint and working into the paint with various
tools allows suggestion of strata, erosion, flora and fauna.
Maynard says of her work “The paintings aim to reveal the essential
nature – or soul – of the landscape. There are many hidden layers
beneath the surface. These are depicted by multiple layers of texture
and colour, often revealed by scraping back the top surfaces.
Each painting shows that the landscape is inherently transient. There
may be solid rock in one area of the painting transformed to shifting
sand in another area. Or there may be a snow-capped mountain in
one area transformed to a flowing river in the other.
The paintings show this evolution in a “deconstructed” way. All
the elements of the landscape exist together in a “patchwork” of
mountain, glacier, river, field and sky. The paintings are another way
of seeing the natural environment, but with a familiarity that appeals
to our emotions . . . hidden essence . . . “
Hidden Essence is Maynard’s second solo show at Little River Gallery,
her first was very successful and served to propel her well into the art
world, her paintings have come to rest in art collections throughout
New Zealand and beyond.
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and a challenge
Said Atkins: “When you’re a
teacher you don’t get time to do
that; I didn’t get a behind-thescenes
look. You don’t know
about their family life, about
the problems they’re having.
Whereas at Kimihia, they each
have an individual programme.
With these girls, the whole picture
comes through.”
Although Kimihia only took on
young mothers, as they were often
primary caregivers, the door
never closed on teen dads.
“If there was a father who
was the main caregiver, then he
would be allowed to come. It’s
just that they’re not there – mums
are the ones who come in when
they’re pregnant.”
Atkins commended the fact
that the students were still coming
to school in spite of the challenges
before them.
The young mothers still did
their best, even when they turned
up exhausted each day following
a sleepless night, due to either
their pregnancies or tending to
crying babies.
A common barrier behind teen
parents missing school was if
they or their child got sick, or if
they needed to attend appointments.
It was why Kimihia introduced
a van service that took students
to and from school, and to any
appointments throughout the
day.
It enabled them to miss part
of the day, rather than the whole
day altogether.
A counsellor and a nurse
on-site meant they could seek
guidance on issues with housing,
money or family. Some were
on the journey alone without a
partner.
Every girl had a story.
“Supporting them through that
is important because they know
when they get to the top of that
ladder, their child will get there
too,” said Atkins.
“At the end of the day, these
girls get off the couch and come
to school.”
Atkins was born and raised in
Christchurch. She loves to walk
her golden retriever, Honey, who
provides an extra layer of comfort
at school.
She only had one piece
of advice for teen parents
considering a path towards
education.
“Get off the couch and do what
you need to do to create a better
life for your child,” she said.
“It’s important for them to see
that whatever they gain, their
child will gain.”
Pupils bring port
narratives to life
• By Samantha Mythen
OUR STORIES, a community
project involving pupils from
Lyttelton Primary School, has
joined with a mapping app
bringing people’s narratives to
life.
The project is now available
as a layer on the city council’s
SmartView website app, which
displays real time information
about Christchurch.
Year 7 and 8 pupils in Lyttelton
have been interviewing people
about their experiences and memories
of growing up in the port.
These stories are then curated
by project director Kris Herbert,
and shared on the Our Stories
app, linking the tales to specific
areas in the community.
Herbert started the project in
2018 and at the beginning of this
year, approached the school to
ask if they would be interested in
helping.
Teacher Rachel Cummins said
the project sat well within their
curriculum which focuses on
“our place.”
When Herbert has an interview
subject, she emails Cummins,
who then picks out the
interviewing pupils from a hat.
Those chosen then go through
the questions they will ask and
plan out their interview.
Said Cummins: “They always
come back after the interview
buzzing with stories.”
Cummins explained the pupils
are always fascinated by the
stories they hear.
One particular story that stood
out was told by a man from
Rapaki.
He informed the pupils about
the rivalry between Lyttelton
West and Lyttelton Primary.
When he was growing up, brawls
were often organised.
This pre-meditated violence
shocked the pupils.
Cummins said the pupils involvement
with the project helps
them to connect to the Lyttelton
community.
Herbert explained the collaboration
with Smartview is
helping to expand the reach of
the project.
“As Our Stories project expands,
we hope to fill the whole city with
beautiful memories of places.”
Our Stories is currently
seeking funding to expand
into more communities. Other
schools are welcome to contact
Herbert to find out more
information on how they can get
involved with the project.
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KINDNESS: Webb spends hours creating unique murals in the sand; his
purpose - just to make people smile.
ANZAC DAY: Webb created this mural on Sunday to commemorate service
people.
Sand mandalas at Sumner celebrate life
• By Samantha Mythen
SUMNER BEACH is being used
as a unique canvas.
Artist Wayne Webb has been
creating sand mandalas on the
beach, which has been attracting
a lot of interest.
On Anzac Day, people walking
along the promenade could
see a sand memorial for service
people.
Webb has made Sumner his
canvas before.
He has created sand sunflowers
and has shared inspiring
quotes, such as “Love life, you
only get 1,” and “Aspire to inspire
everyone.”
Webb’s why behind his artwork
is simple.
“It makes people smile,” he
said. “It costs nothing to be
kind.”
Making the artwork also helps
him to unwind and feel relaxed.
“I feel freedom and I can be
spontaneous. I get to go down
to the beach and just see what
happens.”
Webb started the sand
creations about a year ago
after he had noticed another
man creating sand art in New
Brighton.
As a long time supporter of
mental health organisation Hey
Bro - The Kiwi Brotherhood,
Webb approached the man and
asked if he would create a sand
mural for the group.
Webb said the man gave him
the confidence to try sand art out
himself, seeing it was possible
through helping out with the
Hey Bro mural.
He has now lost count of how
many sand murals he has made.
Webb often works at Sumner,
but he has also created art at
New Brighton, Taylors Mistake,
Akaroa and Okains Bay.
His favourite art work is in
MEMORIAL ART:
Webb’s favourite
creation he’s
made so far - a
memorial in
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Okains Bay. It was a memorial
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across the shore. He was approached
to do the art work by a
woman whose father had died.
Said Webb: “The ocean always
takes the art work back, it’s like a
cleansing.”
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through his creative sand
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Webb is currently working
towards a career in mental
health.
“The guys at Hey Bro helped
me save my life. I was depressed
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With the vaccine,
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Our immunity against COVID-19 is incredibly important.
Because it brings more possibilities for us all.
Possibilities like keeping our way
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to learn without worrying about
interruptions; or being able to
plan gatherings with whānau,
or team trips away, without fear
of them getting cancelled.
Immunity can bring us all this,
as well as more certainty in our
jobs, and more confidence in our
businesses. With the strength of an
immune system made up of all of
us, together we can, and will, create
more freedom, more options, and
more possibilities for everyone.
The COVID-19 vaccine is a
triumph of modern science
Creating the COVID-19 vaccines
took a global effort. The world
united to take on the challenge,
with medical professionals and
scientists from across the planet
working thousands of hours to
bring it to us quickly and safely.
Our Pfizer vaccine works by teaching
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Along with our existing actions like
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Hillview Christian School in St Martins was a hive of
activity last week as children bobbed and weaved
their way through a range of activities at the Kelly
Sports holiday programme. Activities throughout
the week included dodgeball, indoor bowls and a
Harry Potter Wizard’s Cup.
Samuel Boros, 9, of St Martins. steals the
flag and then went on to make it back
to his side untagged to win the game for
his team.
James Stoney, 11, of Beckenham, gets
tagged after unsuccessfully trying to sidestep
Jake Hutana, 9, of Woolston.
Giulianna Manzano, 9, of St Martins, deals out the cards
during a game of Uno.
Jake Hutana gets un-tagged.
Casey Erkkila, 9, of Woolston on the hunt for
people to tag. PHOTOS: GEOFF SLOAN
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FUNDRAISER: Members of the Sumner Volunteer Fire
Brigade enjoy a coffee on Anzac. (From left) – Mark Dooley,
Kevin Rowlands, Craig Henderson and Sean Yeates.
Fundraiser nets $573
• By Samantha Mythen
JOE’S GARAGE has raised $573
for the Sumner Volunteer Fire
Brigade on Anzac Day.
They donated $2 from every
coffee sold.
The cafe in Sumner have been
running this fundraiser for the
past four years.
They usually pick a random
day during the year to hold the
fundraiser but they decided on
ANZAC day this year as it was
fitting with people in service.
Callum Brownlee has owned
and operated Joe’s Garage for
five years. He said the low-key
fundraiser was inspired by the
volunteer fire brigade’s service to
the community.
“The fire brigade are not just
our customers but they look after
our community,” Brownlee said.
“This is our no thrills way to
say thanks.”
Previously, they have only
donated $1 from each coffee sold,
but Brownlee said, with the increase
in coffee prices along with
everything else, they hoped the
$2 donated would have a greater
impact.
As well as the coffee donations,
they also replaced their tip jar
with a donation jar.
In 2020, they raised $437 for
the brigade.
“This year the fundraiser
is doubly important as the
volunteer fire brigade are in a
temporary station and although,
most of the new build is covered
by Fire and Emergency New
Zealand, there are a lot of extras
which are unfunded.”
Big turnout for fun run
• By Samantha Mythen
MORE THAN $5300 was raised
on Saturday during the Artists
against Slavery fun run event in
Diamond Harbour.
A total of 341km was walked
and ran by more than 60 participants
aged from two to 76 years
old.
Members of the Diamond
Harbour Volunteer Fire Brigade
ran laps in full firefighting gear.
Two members ran 18 laps under
the heat of the noon sun.
The money will be donated
to Hagar International, which
helps rescue and rehabilitate
trafficked people in Afghanistan,
Cambodia and Vietnam.
ESTUARY MATTERS
Bid to turn Mugford Drain
waste area into habitat
The Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust is a non-profit
organisation formed to protect one of New Zealand’s
most important coastal wetlands. Each week, board
members will discuss matters regarding the estuary, its
rich history and what makes it unique. This week Tanya
Jenkins writes about Mugford Drain’s industrial legacy
LEGACY: The Mugford Drain in Bexley, which is currently a
focus for the Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust as part of
its restoration projects.
IF YOU are driving along Anzac
Drive between the Bridge St
roundabout and Pages Rd, you
may notice some work being
done on the city side of the road
and in front of the new Bexley
dog park.
A small drain parallel to the
main road is called Mugford
Drain. Trevor and Shirley Mugford
lived there for many years
after Shirley’s parents ran a dairy
farm running between Bexley Rd
(now Anzac Drive) and Breezes
Rd.
When most of the 40ha farm
was taken in 1964 for landfill,
the family was able to retain a
piece of land near Bexley Rd for
housing.
When European settlers first
came to this part of Christchurch
they described it in 1856 as being
mostly swamp, with flax, toe toe
grass and rushes.
Eels, whitebait, frogs and more
than 100 species of birds were
noted.
The soil and water in this area
are quite salty and ideal for recreating
this coastal marshland.
In preparing the area for planting
in 2019, estuary trust volunteers
supervised and guided by
city council park ranger Jason
Roberts have uncovered a legacy
of the area’s industrial past.
Leather off-cuts, in surprisingly
good condition from a footwear
maker, had been dumped
there.
The origin is not clear, but a
likely candidate is the Arctic
Shoe Company. This was a bootmaking
business that operated
from 1926 to 1939.
Skins were bought from the
Bowron Tanneries in Woolston
and made into sheepskin boots
for sale all over New Zealand.
Haeata Community Campus
students enjoyed the opportunity
to help us design and create a
“lizard island” last year which is
already occupied.
Having completed the
landscape layout and mulching
to prepare the soil the land is
now ready for some serious
planting, mulching and weeding
tasks.
The Estuary Trust will be hosting
several, three-hour Saturday
morning working sessions.
We invite you to contact the
trust on info@estuary.org.nz
to be listed on the “Mugford
restoration team” mail-out list to
receive dates and times of these
restoration days.
Let us turn this waste area back
to an ecological standard where
birds, lizards, plants and insects
can thrive again.
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