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4 Thursday September 2 2021 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz NOR’WEST NEWS Attack raises safety concerns at park • By Fiona Ellis A RACIALLY motivated attack on two Japanese teenagers opposite Bishopdale Park on May 31 has led Ilam MP Sarah Pallett to raise the issue of increasing safety in the area. Two youths have since been referred to Youth Aid in relation to the incident, police confirmed. Pallett spoke about the issue during the public forum segment at a recet Fendal- ton-Waimairi- Harewood Community Sarah Pallett Board meeting. She had spoken with the victims, a 14-yearold boy and his 17-year-old sister, who were out running when they were attacked at about 5pm. There had been no CCTV footage of the attacker, which made it difficult for police to find them, she said. “One of the things I thought that we could potentially achieve together . . . is to look at what we could do with regard to either putting cameras there or increasing the lighting because it’s very poor.” People, especially women, would not feel safe exercising in the park or near it on dark winter evenings, she said. Reporting on the attack at the time, The Star wrote the attackers tried to trip up the 14-year-old and then placed him in a headlock before punching his left eye. The sister was also kicked in the chin as she fell while trying to protect her brother. The victims’ mother, Naomi Suzuki, said she was concerned lack of security cameras would mean the attackers would not be identified. Board chairwoman Bridget Williams said the board’s Community Safety Initiative would investigate the safety AREA OF CONCERN: The attack on two teenagers opposite Bishopdale Park earlier this year has left Ilam MP Sarah Pallett questioning safety conditions in the area. concerns of Bishopdale residents starting with a survey to be carried out later in the year. “Bishopdale’s been put on the list.” It would be interesting to see what public feedback would come from that, she said. Christchurch North Community Patrol chairman Sam Hall said the park was not an area of Bridget Williams specific concern to the patrol, although they frequently drove past it. He hoped the patrol presence was a deterrent to potential wrong-doers. “You never know what you’ve prevented.” BECAUSE YOUR FEET MATTER Belfast School students are hoping to visit Parliament but need a little help to get there. I’m hosting a breakfast for local businesses and residents to raise money for the school so that students will be able to have their Wellington trip. Tickets will cover the cost of breakfast and include a $20 donation to Belfast School. If this sounds like something you’d be keen to support, please get in touch with my offices, and I will also be advertising the event through the school. My petition calling for the 70mkh speed limit on Marshland Road to be reinstated will be presented in October to the Christchurch City Council. After council lowered the speed limit, a regular user of the route approached me to help gauge public support for a petition. I conducted a poll and within the first 24 hours realised this was a significant issue. Neither the accident stats nor public feedback supported the change – this was merely the cheap solution. We launched an online petition calling for the 70kmh limit to be reinstated. The petition will be presented to the urban transport committee and I will be asking whether the council has been let down by a lack of Government funding. You can still sign the petition at https://www.national.org.nz/reins tate-speed-limit-on-marshlandroad It was great to connect with our University of Canterbury students during their recent RE-O-Week and to see how engaged they are with issues on the ground. I’m looking forward to speaking next week at UC’s Political Science Society as part of the panel of political figures. • General Foot Care • Biomechanical • Orthotics • Ingrown Toenails • ACC Registered • Diabetic Foot Care 45 Merrin Street, Avonhead Ph: 03 357 0155 E: info@footmatterspodiatry.co.nz Book Online! No referral required. 40 years combined experience
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday September 2 2021 5 Protector of environment earns teen artist award • From page 1 “They had a larger impact on the surrounding streets than anticipated.” An area-wide solution was needed, Ellis said. “All options are currently on the table and range from the installation of passive traffic calming measures [such as] chicanes to restricting movements along specific streets. “We won’t know what the options are until we have finished the survey and undertaken some design work,” she said. The downstream effects of the corridor had prompted 95 residents from the area to contact the council since the corridor opened, including 15 residents from Flockton St and Francis Ave. The survey was made with this feedback in mind, Ellis said. THE WAREWARE is primarily a carnivorous creature, naturally aggressive and fiercely protective of biodiversity. It spits a boiling concoction of what resembles local hot springs, water scalding potential polluters and those who seek to harm its territory. St Margaret’s College year 13 student Molly Campbell has won the New Zealand Ultimate Concept Artist Award for this intimidating creation. The Weta Workshop and Massey University-sponsored “earth guardians” character design competition aims at promoting careers in film, game, and television. Young concept designers are Molly Campbell Speed and safety are the two main issues The survey will be open until August 31. St Albans Residents Association’s Emma Twaddell said this was a chance for people to share their concerns with the council. “I’d encourage people to fill it out,” Twaddell said. As a community activator, she heard many stories from the residents of the area about the impact of the charged with creating a character to defend the earth, using nature and the elements to inspire their work. “I’m really happy that I had a chance to design something and work out of my comfort zone,” Campbell said. “Art has always permeated all aspects of my life. I just love to create.” She planned to continue her creative path by studying fine arts, either at Canterbury University or Massey. Rebekah Tisch, art director at Weta Workshop, said selecting a winner was a challenge. “While our primary interest was in the images of the creature designs: the story, depth of thinking and creativity shown in the northern corridor. “I haven’t heard many positives. “Speed is the big one, and safety. Those are the two main issues.” • HAVE YOUR SAY: email fiona.ellis@starmedia.kiwi to share your thoughts on how the Christchurch Northern Corridor has impacted traffic for residents. written descriptions was what helped us come to the ultimate decision. “Molly’s design and description of the wareware guardian was nuanced, considered, and showed bold design decision making.” The wareware was a great mix of terrifying and attractive, with plenty of interesting details, she said. “I thoroughly enjoyed the idea, that within the design, we can find elements of extinct fauna. I also love that this creature is both protecting nature as well as protecting the memory of the past.” Massey University introduced the Earth Guardians Character Design competition last year, and the top prize also went to a Cantabrian, Burnside High School’s Madeline Head. Emma Twaddell IT’S CLOSER than you think! Only 5 MINUTES to NORTHWOOD & 20 MINUTES to the CITY CENTRE At The Sterling, Kaiapoi, we are challenging the status quo by building our later living village in the heart of the intergenerational community of Silverstream, nestled within the wider Kaiapoi township. Enjoy a relaxed retirement lifestyle in a quiet and idyllic environment, while gaining easy access to the attractions of Northwood, the City Centre, and all surrounding areas, thanks to the new motorway. Find out more by calling Michelle now I 027 299 6879 SALES OFFICE 11AM – 3PM Mon – Sun Airport 5MIN NORTHWOOD Northlands Shopping Centre 10 20 MIN 7 MIN 5MIN MIN CITY CENTRE 15 2 MIN MIN VISIT us Cnr Silverstream Blvd & Island Rd, Kaiapoi TALK to us 0508 783 754 hello@thesterling.co.nz LEARN more thesterling.co.nz Images are artist impressions and subject to change
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