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4 Thursday July 29 2021 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz WESTERN NEWS Two of the New Zealand Defence Force’s front-line operational helicopters visited the former RNZAF base at Wigram last week, as part of a helicopter fun day run by the Air Force Museum of New Zealand. The event was part of Kidsfest, and attracted more than 3600 people. Helicopter-themed activities in the museum included camouflage face painting, craft activities and a helicopter hunt. Members of the public got the opportunity to get up close to the NH90 and A109 helicopters from No 3 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force, and chat to the air and ground crews. Left – Ella-May Howell, 9, and Kairo Fraser, 8, both of Hornby, check out the NH90. READY FOR TAKEOFF: Emily Ichinose, 3, of Hornby, in the pilot’s seat of an Iroquois helicopter on display at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand. Ruby Wilkinson, 10, and Eli Wilkinson, 8, both of Avonhead, try out the back seat of an RNZAF A109 helicopter. Jayden Wahlich, 7, of Templeton, with one of the scale model helicopters. The RNZAF’s NH90 helicopter from Ohakea proved to be a crowd favourite. PHOTOS: AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND Need To Get Fit Fast? Tone Up or Body Build, Get A Total Body Workout One Machine... That Does it All Easy Storage Easily Folds Away Effective Workout Fun, low impact workouts. For All Ages Personalised Settings For Beginners and Advanced Includes Pilates Kit & DVDs Up to 50 % Off Off * *Call for Terms & Conditions Call Now! 0800 665 665
i’m yourS | June 2021 the people. the placeS. the trenDS. WESTERN NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday July 29 2021 5 Bid to save library •From page 1 Woods’ father served in World War 1. Other wars, such as the Vietnam War, were also important to remember, he said. “I have a strong feeling for all the boys who went to war, many who didn’t come back.” Opened on March 19, 1919, the library was the first of seven war memorials to be built in New Zealand. Although the city council closed the library in October 2017 after an engineering assessment raised concerns about its structural strength, it continued to run from another part of the property for about a year. Woods moved to New Zealand in 1952 and has been involved with the library since about 1960, he said. As a builder, he had done odd jobs at the library when they were needed. He also joined the trust that oversaw the library operation, even serving as chairman for a period until 2014. Woods is unhappy with the prospect of demolishing the building, which he believes should be repaired. “There was very little required to be done. The fact is they haven’t the money to spend on it.” MEMORIES: Upper Riccarton War Memorial Library life member Arthur Woods does not want the building to be demolished. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN Trust chairwoman Aynslie Walter also said there was no funding to make repairs. “This was a meeting to discuss ideas,” Walter said. She was disappointed by the low turnout at the meeting but still wants hear from contributors before the trust and council come to a combined decision on the building’s future, she said. She thought it was unlikely the library would be revived, especially given user numbers were very low when the library operated from its annex. However, there was “always hope.” Nearby resident Pamela O’Brien attended the meeting. She did not think it was likely the building would remain standing because there was a lack of funds and support to revive it. “I think people don’t know what’s happening, they don’t know it’ll be demolished. “Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever.” Ward boundaries to be contested • From page 1 Also currently in the Hornby Ward but planned to become part of the Riccarton Ward was the area bounded by Epsom Rd, Middlepark Rd, Craven St and Main South Rd. The board did not want this area to move wards. It also asked that a small section bounded by Totara St and Kahu and Straven Rds stay in its current Riccarton Ward. “There is a strong connection of this area to the historic Riccarton House and Bush.” Board Chairman Mike Mora said that despite wanting “tweaks” made, the board was feeling positive. Mike Mora CONNECTIONS: Areas in the Riccarton Ward set to move have strong ties to the historic Riccarton House. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN The city council listened to its submission made in response to the initial proposal earlier this year and made adjustments to it, he said. “It’s not huge. We had made a lot of gains from the first review.” The local government commission will consider appeals and objections before issuing a make a final decision by April 2022. Have Your Say: Email your thoughts on where the city council should draw the line to fiona.ellis@ starmedia.kiwi NUMBER ONE SUPPLIER TO THE NZ JET BOATING COMMUNITY FOR OVER 50 YEARS SERVICING • Part Boats & Hulls • Turn Key Packages • New Jet Units • Custom Fabrication • Expert Advice Peter Tonkin 03 962 0505 peter.tonkin@hamiltonjet.nz • Spare Parts Retailer • Jet Unit Refurbishment • Engine Tune-Ups • Insurance Repairs • Impellor Reconditioning NOW ONLY $75.00 The souTh island lifesTyle magazine i’m yoUrs | JUly 2021 The souTh island lifesTyle magazine the people. the places. the treNds. I’m YOURS July 2021 June 2021 Wood works old becomes New iN arrowtowN Wild & free a chef’s JoUrNey from loNdoN to dUNediN Kid friendly recipe help for the school holidays Plenty to see here The PeoPle, The Places, The Trends Start your engineS in tauranga The perfect pour a canDle company with no DiviDe Major developments the family act Shaping communitieS stylemagazine.co.nz | @StyleChristchurch 03 322 4548 | Easy Parking 17 Lillian Street, Halswell www.maxwellfashion.co.nz Open Mon-Fri 9.30am - 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm LAYBY WELCOME
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