Nor'West News: June 24, 2021

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021
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Proposed rehab centre takes
residents’ concerns on board
• By Fiona Ellis
A RESOUNDING “no” is the
response of St Albans residents
who submitted on whether a
rehabilitation centre for violent
offenders should open in the
area.
The city council received 173
submissions against the Department
of Correction’s proposed
residential violence-prevention
programme project at 14 Bristol
St, and just 20 in favour.
The responses have prompted
Corrections to change to how it
plans to operate the centre.
Department of Corrections
Canterbury district manager Jessie
Middlemiss said this included
reducing the maximum number
of residents from 16 to 12, and
increasing the maximum number
of staff on site to 14.
She said residents would now
be phased in during the first 15
months of the programme.
A new gate would be installed
at the main entrance and the
hours when outdoor areas could
be used would be limited.
“We are committed to being
the best neighbour we can be,
and we hope that the changes
we are making demonstrate our
willingness to work with the
community,” Middlemiss said.
“If the Christchurch
City Council approves our
application, we will establish a
community liaison group.”
Many residents who lodged
submissions cited safety as a
concern.
Submitter Philip Cooper said
the proposed use of the property
was unreasonable.
“[It is] unsafe for all residents,
especially children and the
elderly,” he said.
Submitter Melissa Warrington
said her two children regularly
walked or scootered to school and
to sports activities in the area.
“Should this application be approved,
I will be fearful for them
to continue to do so in case they
encounter one of the residents or
their associates [or] visitors.”
Submitter Chris Rennie said
rehabilitation measures were
REHAB CENTRE:
Bristol St may
become the site
of a residential
programme for
the Department of
Corrections.
important, but often ineffective.
Rennie compared them to the
prison meetings he used to run.
“A residential area is not the
place to be housing these violent
offenders who can just walk out
the door at any time.”
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Knit ‘n’ Yarn
Thursday, 1-3pm, at Shirley,
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Chance to guide visitors around
gardens a privilege for volunteer
VOLUNTEERING AT the
Botanic Gardens has been a
chance to branch out for Susan
Lawrence.
The Bryndwr 72-year-old
began guiding visitors at the
gardens in 2012.
Volunteer guides – all
members of the Friends of the
Botanic Gardens – run free
walks in different parts of the
Botanic Gardens each day
between October and April.
“I find being a volunteer
guide incredibly rewarding,’’
said Susan.
“It has provided me with an
opportunity to learn and grow
in my knowledge of plants. I
cringe sometimes when I think
of how little I knew at the start.’’
She led two or three walks a
month, co-ordinated the team of
volunteer guides, and served on
the committee of the Friends of
the Botanic Gardens.
“Being part of a team
is fulfilling – we are very
supportive of one another and
each one brings his or her own
skills to the task, and we learn
from each other.”
“Having the opportunity
to share our knowledge and
Andrew Hawkey
(BHS Podiatry)
stories with the public is a great
privilege, whether they are
locals or tourists.
“Locals are often surprised at
how much of the gardens they
are unfamiliar with.”
Mrs Lawrence says engaging
with the public on the tours
is a two-way experience and
the guides often come away
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“Above all it is a great
privilege to give out to others
– our lives are enriched in the
process.’’
She estimated she spent about
30 hours a month working on a
voluntary basis for the Friends
of the Botanic Gardens, which
exist to support and promote the
work of the gardens.
Funds raised provide
education and travel
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opportunities for gardens’ staff,
apprenticeships and annual
library grants amongst other
things.
A large volunteer team
work in propagation, guiding,
weeding and duties in the kiosk.
“I would encourage anyone
who appreciates the sanctuary
that is our Christchurch Botanic
Gardens to join the friends,’’ she
said.
Grants for
community
groups approved
• By Fiona Ellis
A GRANT of $8698 to the Styx
Living Laboratory Trust was
approved by the Papanui-Innes
Community Board at a meeting
last week.
THis was more than the
recommendation of $7556 set
before the meeting was held.
The trust aims to promote education
and research around the Styx
River catchment.
Board member Pauline Cotter
proposed the increase.
“They’re growing, they’re doing
such a fantastic job and I’m really
passionate about our biodiversity. I
don’t think we’ve had a big enough
lens on that over the council.”
Funds would go towards the
trust’s work programme, its education
programme and development
of a talking circle.
The board also approved $8000
to the Papanui Redwood Association
Football Club towards the
installation of floodlights in Owen
Mitchell Park.
A third grant of $2000 to the
Belfast Netball Club was also approved,
which would help with the
club’s court hire costs and pay for
new balls.
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come from the 2020/21
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Former Olympian still has the competitive spirit
THE OLYMPIC spirit still shines
brightly with John Abrams.
John, a New Zealand hockey
team member from the 1956
Melbourne and 1960 Rome
Olympic Games, remembers
close matches and physical
tussles, as the team played its
heart out from the get-go.
John and New Zealand team
made their Olympic debuts in
Melbourne.
He recalls the Australian adventures,
as he sits alongside his
wife Dawn – both residents of
Diana Isaac Retirement Village
in Mairehau.
Now, John is looking forward
to his next Olympics adventure.
Ryman Healthcare is bringing
together 12,500 residents across
41 villages in New Zealand and
Australia to compete in the
world’s first international retirement
village Olympic Games.
The residents will be competing
in cycling, swimming, bowls,
a 21.6km team walking relay and
Quiznastics (gymnastics for the
brain).
Back in 1956, John and other
Kiwi games athletes were invited,
and went, to social events hosted
by gracious Melburnians.
“Even if you were wandering
around outside the village, a car
would pull up and they would
say: ‘Hey you guys, we’re having
MEMORIES: John Abrams, who played at right fullback in
Canterbury and New Zealand hockey teams.
a barbie tonight, would you like
to join us?’ ” John said.
Times at the games were different
back then, and security settings
were much lower. In 1960
John was able to watch, trackside,
the performance of Kiwi
medal winners including Barry
Magee, Peter Snell and Murray
Halberg.
As well as these memories,
John and Dawn have plenty of
Olympic memorabilia on their
walls in their independent apartment
at the village.
John’s historic collection
includes photos, an Olympic
tie and an Olympic blazer from
Rome.
The items date back to the
games and more recently to
get-togethers. As Olympians he
and others were honoured by the
Christchurch High School Old
Boys with names inscribed on
a sports shirt. His shirt is now
framed and mounted on the
wall.
Both Woolston Primary
School, CBHS and later
Woolston Hockey Club were
proving grounds for John and
others. His schoolmates Noel
Hobson and Ross Gillespie (who
later coached the Kiwi 1976 gold
medal-winning team) played
together in 1960.
Provincial and national representation
followed, then John
says that he and his family had to
listen to a 6pm radio broadcast
to find if he was included in the
team for Melbourne.
The departure for Melbourne
was quite a ruckus. His father,
Dawn and young daughter,
Nicola, saw him off only to
discover the car keys (to get
home) were in John’s pocket and
on the plane. They were eventually
tossed down by the pilot to
ground level before the aircraft
took off.
In Melbourne the team finished
in sixth place just behind
Australia.
The Rome Games were longhaul
in terms of travel, with the
hockey players ending in fifth
place this time after beating Australia
in the final match.
John says the team were very
close to contending for a medal,
but lost 1-0 in a thrilling quarterfinal
against Spain. The score
could have been reversed; he
says.
“We had a penalty corner and
the ball was definitely going into
the net, and it hit one of their
defenders in the jaw and went
out,” John said.
“A few minutes after that, they
scored, and then it was fulltime.”
The team was consigned to
the sidelines. “(But) one of the
marvellous things, then and in
Rome, the competitors had a reserve
stand at the main stadium,”
John said.
John got to sit beside athletics
coach Arthur Lydiard in the
Rome stadium to see the arrival
of the marathon athletes including
Barry Magee (now a Ryman
resident at Murray Halberg) who
finished with a bronze medal.
“It was a fabulous effort,” he
said.
In Rome, he watched Peter
Snell and Murray Halberg’s gold
medal performances.
Snell, in fact, spent a lot of
time at the dining table with
the hockey team, knowing well
the Auckland team members
having played hockey against
them.
Years later John, a trained
lifesaver, found Snell cramping
in the water at Tahunanui Beach
near Nelson. He pulled him to
safety, with Snell forever grateful.
Both John and Dawn are
looking forward to the Tokyo
summer Olympics and Ryman’s
version of the games.

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New home for
native butterflies
McMaster & Heap
Veterinary practice
• Fiona Ellis
CANTERBURY’S own native boulder
copper butterfly will soon have a new
home at Orana Wildlife Park.
The Burnside Primary School pupils
behind the project braved the wintery
weather to plant 150 Muehlenbeckia
axillaris shrubs at the park last week.
Teacher Bianca Woyak said the shrub
was the butterfly larvae’s only food source.
“They’ll be moving in about October,
we’re just waiting for the plants to settle,”
she said.
It was a great day of hands-on learning,
Woyak said.
“The weather wasn’t the best, but it was
good for digging and planting.”
The boulder copper butterfly was
reintroduced to Christchurch by Burnside
pupils in February, after a 200-year
absence from the city.
Because the pupils had already built the
butterflies a habitat on the school grounds,
they knew what to look for when scouting
a new location for the insects to live,
Woyak said.
“Boulder coppers need an area with no
shade . . . and dry, so nowhere too lowlying.”
The butterflies from the initial
translocation had laid eggs, and these
offspring would be the ones to inhabit the
park, she said.
DIGGING IN: Burnside Primary
School pupils (from left) Cairo
Wesley, Ivan Carrapiett and Paul
Campana plant Muehlenbeckia
axillaris at Orana Wildlife Park
last week.
At just two or three centimetres wide,
the butterflies were small and their eggs
were nearly impossible to see.
This added an element of suspense to the
project.
“We’re waiting with bated breath to see
if we have butterflies in October.”
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A Lipoma is a benign mesenchymal
tumour comprised of “mature adipocytes”
(namely fat cells). Lipomas are very
common in the dog, rarely in the cat.
Believe it or not I have several small
lipomas on my arms that cause no issue.
They are often picked up in a routine visit,
are non-painful, soft, moveable and slow
growing. Breeds at risk are the Labrador,
Retriever, Doberman, Spaniel and Beagle.
No one knows why they pop up and they
are classified into three groups –
• Simple lipoma – a benign, slow growing
mass that expands rather than invades.
They can get really huge. They are usually
encapsulated and easy to surgically shell
out. They are most commonly seen within
the fat tissue on the trunk and limbs. Very
occasionally they can be found in the
chest and abdomen. Depending on where
they are they can impede movement
causing abnormal gaits and neurological
deficits may be noticed.
• Infiltrative lipoma – These are locally
aggressive, invasive and can disrupt the
surrounding tissues. These have been
known to cause spinal cord compression.
• Myelolipoma – These are benign and can
commonly occur on the spleen, adrenal
glands and liver. We rarely see these.
Diagnosis is made by fine needle
aspiration cytology, radiographs and
ultrasound (especially of lipomas in the
thorax and abdomen or those inbetween
muscle planes). Cytology of the mass can
be done while you wait.
Most lipomas require NO specific therapy.
We usually only suggest surgical removal
if they are impeding motion or function or
in an area that irritates the dog. Surgery is
usually straight forward and it helps having
cautery for the large tumour removals as
they have a decent blood supply. Often
suction drains are inserted due to all the
dead space left and blood tends to want
to pool there. Complications of surgery
can be delayed wound healing, seromas
forming or occasionally nerve damage if
the lipoma is deep.
Recently we had a referral to give our
opinion on lipoma surgery for a 12 year
old Labrador called “Tess”. She’s had a
multitude of lipomas (diagnosed via
cytology) for years but some have started
growing quickly, causing her severe
mobility issues. Kirsty initially saw Tess
and thought she could make a difference
surgically to her quality of life and mobility.
One large lipoma had extended down the
right side of her chest and into her axilla
(armpit), impinging on nerves affecting
limb placement. She kept throwing this leg
outward.
Tess was a trouper under her anaesthetic
and has recovered well. The surgery took
nearly two hours and required lots of
sutures and drains to close large wounds.
Six lipoma masses were removed, the
largest weighing in at 1.6kg. She should
hopefully find it easier to walk now. Tess
was discharged on good pain medications,
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improve muscle strength. She was a gentle
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made a difference to her quality of life.
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Proposed rehab centre
encounters resistance
in St Albans
• From page 1
The minority who submitted in favour
of the application believed in the benefits
of the programme.
Submitter Victoria Wilby said she
was satisfied with the safety measures
proposed.
“I believe in non-punitive programmes
when possible, especially when they
retain the dignity and mana of those
participating,” she said.
Linwood-Central-
Heathcote Community
Board chairwoman Alexandra
Davids said she
was not surprised by
the amount of negative
feedback.
“With that much
Alexandra
Davids
feedback from a negative
standpoint, people in the
area should be listened to,”
she said.
However, she hoped people would keep
an open mind towards the project, which
aimed to help offenders move forward
with their lives.
“If not there, where are you putting
it? There’s not going to be a community
anywhere that would fully support it.”
Christchurch Central MP Duncan
Webb said community feedback and
expert advice were both important.
Corrections would need to prove the
facility could operate
safely, he said.
“There is a robust
process for assessing applications
to operate such
a facility and I have confidence
in this process.
Duncan
Webb
“I am aware of similar
facilities being successfully
run both close by in
Christchurch and in other
cities.
“I absolutely support the safe reintegration
of offenders back into the community.”
Central Ward city councillor Jake
McLellan said it was a good thing so
many people had given feedback.
“The number of submitters highlights
how important it is that Corrections get it
right,” McLellan said.
A date for the submissions hearing had
not been set, but it was likely to take place
in August, a city council spokesperson
said.
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Lawn bowls a new
experience for pupils
A GROUP of year five
pupils from Northcote
School visited Summerset
on Cavendish Retirement
Village for an introduction
to lawn bowls.
The recent field trip
was part of the Kiwi Can
programme run at the
school.
Kiwi Can facilitator
Hayley Young said the
opportunity for the 16
pupils to engage with
village residents through
learning new activities
was an extremely positive
experience.
“The kids and I loved it,”
she said.
“Thank you so much
Summerset Village for
warmly welcoming us.
It was a very successful
and engaging community
project.”
The programme,
facilitated by the Graeme
Dingle Foundation, had
a focus on values, such as
integrity and respect.
Along with the Kiwi
Can facilitators, the pupils
walked to the retirement
TAKING AIM: Northcote School pupil Savanah
learns to bowl with help from Summerset on
Cavendish Retirement Village resident Ian Capill. ​
village where a team of volunteers
introduced them to
the sport.
The event also included
an opportunity for the
residents and pupils to
share afternoon
tea together.
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Christchurch
Intermediate Schools
specialists in Year 7
and Year 8 education
Intermediate Schools are exciting places
for students to begin their adventure into
adolescence!
Intermediate aged children are changing
rapidly – physically, emotionally and
socially. Intermediate schools focus solely
on this age group and are well positioned to
meet their needs.
Intermediates provide a rich, age and
stage, middle-years specific curriculum in
a stimulating, challenging and rewarding
environment, and cater for many interest
groups and clubs.
Intermediate teachers are focussed
solely on the middle years. They work
collaboratively to provide level-appropriate
engaging programmes that connect learning
to students’ lives and interests and provide
challenges for all students to achieve to the
best of their ability.
Intermediate Schools have a mix of
specialist and home room teachers which
enhance the choices, challenge, practical
activities and academic rigour that can be
provided.
Intermediates plan and resource deliberately
to meet early adolescent student needs,
help build self esteem, assist students to
develop and find strengths and link learning
with career aspirations.
An intermediate school can support your
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• Opportunities to excel and thrive right
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• Broad enrichment and extension
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• Carefully tailored wellbeing programmes
and learning support
• Teachers who understand and have an
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• Structured and safe learning
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• Technology and specialist programmes
that are hands-on and designed to
encourage creativity and curiosity.
• Schools that are resourced and
designed to meet the needs of this age
group with age appropriate experiences,
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• Challenging extra-curricular experiences
The intermediate schools and principals
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Breens Nikki Clarke website: www.breens.school.nz Phone: 359 8108 email: office@breens.school.nz
Casebrook Sharon Keen website: www.casebrook.school.nz Phone: 359 7428 email: office@casebrook.school.nz
Chisnallwood Justin Fields website: www.chisnallwood.school.nz Phone: 388 4199 email: info@chisnallwood.school.nz
Christchurch
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Cobham Eddie Norgate website: www.cobham.school.nz Phone: 351 6381 email: office@cobham.school.nz
heaton Andrea Knight website: www.heaton.school.nz Phone: 355 9555 email: admin@heaton.school.nz
Kirkwood Phil Tappenden website: www.kirkwood.school.nz Phone: 348 7718 email: school.information@kirkwood.school.nz
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Ingredients
Marinade:
3 cloves garlic
1 green chilli, seeded and
chopped
1 tsp thyme leaves
1/3 cup lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Fish:
Four fillets skinned and boned,
about 600gm
Caper sauce:
2 tbsp water
3 tbsp each – lime juice, olive
oil
2 tsp each – red wine vinegar,
diced seeded green chilli
½cup fresh coriander leaves
1 shallot, peeled
1 tbsp capers, rinsed and
drained
1 garlic clove, peeled and
halved
¼ tsp pepper
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Combine the marinade ingredients
in a small food processor.
Whizz until well blended.
Pour into a large resealable
plastic bag.
Pat the fillets dry. Place in the
plastic bag, seal and turn fillets
to coat.
Marinate in the refrigerator for
45min.
To prepare the caper sauce,
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food processor and blend, until
smooth. Place aside.
Drain and discard marinade.
Grill the marinated fish on the
barbecue or under a preheated
grill for 3-5min each side or
until the fish flakes easily when
pulled with a fork.
Serve the sauce with the fish.
Salmon, avocado and
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Serves 2
Ingredients
50gm noodles
Ginger dressing:
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp grated root ginger
1 tbsp each – rice vinegar, light
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½ tsp sugar
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander
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Flaky sea salt and freshly
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¼ cup coriander leaves
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Cook noodles in boiling
water according to packet instructions.
Drain noodles, wash under
cold water, drain well, then allow
to cool.
Meanwhile, combine ingredients
for the dressing in a small
food processor and blend until
smooth. Place aside.
Break the salmon into
chunks.
Place in a large bowl with the
cold noodles, avocado, seasoning
and coriander leaves.
Add about 3/4 of dressing.
Gently toss to coat.
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New Zealand
The COVID-19 vaccination rollout for the general population
starts from the end of July.
Our COVID-19 vaccination programme has built momentum
steadily since February. We are vaccinating around 100,000
people a week at the moment. In the second half of the year
we hit top speed and everyone in New Zealand aged 16 and
over will be able to be vaccinated.
Moving to the general population
So far, vaccinations have been made available to those most at
risk of getting COVID-19 to limit the chances of it getting into the
wider population.
With more vaccine supply coming on, and having ramped up our
infrastructure, vaccinations for everyone else in New Zealand
aged 16 and over (the general population) start from 28 July.
This is a very large group of people. To make this flow smoothly,
we will break this down by age bands.
All people aged 60 plus can book their vaccinations from 28 July.
Then, two weeks later, people who are 55 plus. From there, new
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By mid to late August, invitations should be open for people over
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Registration
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