Western News: September 29, 2022

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Prioritising funding one 

of the toughest tasks – Chen 

AFTER 15 years in local body 

politics, Jimmy Chen won’t be 

part of the new city council, post 

October’s election. 

Chen, now 70, called time on 

standing again to spend more 

time with his family. 

“Over the past 15 years I have 

placed a high priority on the 

community, sometimes at the 

expense of my family,’’ he said. 

“After October, I am looking 

forward to having more time to 

be with my family.’’ 

Chen entered local body 

politics in 2007 as a member 

of the Riccarton-Wigram 

Community Board. He served 

three years on the board before 

being elected councillor for the 

Riccarton-Wigram ward in 

2010. 

He successfully stood for 

re-election to the city council in 

2013, 2016 and 2019. 

Chen came to Christchurch 

from Taiwan in 1996 with his 

wife and two daughters. He 

worked initially as a professional 

interpreter before being encouraged 

to get involved in local 

politics. 

The earthquakes, the Port 

Hills fires, the mosque attacks 

and the Covid-19 pandemic 

have coloured his years of public 

service. With all the challenges 

that Christchurch has faced, 

Chen said having to make decisions 

on where to spend the city 

council’s funds has been one of 

the hardest aspects of his role as 

a councillor. 

“There is a big gap between 

PROUD: Jimmy Chen with city council chief executive Dawn Baxendale. 

residents’ demands and expectations 

and what council can 

actually provide or supply within 

limited budgets,” he said. 

Chen is particularly proud of 

the role he played in securing 

funding for four big capital projects 

that will make a difference 

for his community – the new 

indoor pool complex, library and 

customer service area for the 

southwest of Christchurch (the 

Matatiki: Hornby Centre), the 

Halswell Junction Rd extension 

project, the Hei Hei Community 

Centre and the Te Hapua 

Halswell Centre. 

He is also proud of the work 

that he has done to strengthen 

Christchurch’s international 

connections and to advance 

multiculturalism. 

He has chaired both the city 

council’s international relations 

working group and the council’s 

multicultural committee. 

He led the development of 

Christchurch’s first Multicultural 

Strategy, in partnership with 

mana whenua, and has closely 

monitored its implementation 

as part of his commitment to 

helping Christchurch become a 

diverse, inclusive, harmonious 

and socially-cohesive city. 

Chen said Christchurch is far 

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more welcoming now of different 

ethnicities than it was when he 

first arrived here. 

“It is getting better, however, 

there is still a long way to 

go,’’ said Chen, who received 

a Distinguished Service 

Award from the Christchurch 

Multicultural Council in 2020 

for his contributions to making a 

Christchurch a more diverse and 

inclusive city. 

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Signs unlock fishing spots for season 

MORE THAN 100 new angler 

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the North Canterbury Fish and 

Game region in preparation for 

the opening of the fishing season 

next month. 

The angler access signs unlock 

a vast area of fishing spots for 

people with a fishing licence. 

The signs will largely replace 

the worn out, dilapidated signs 

– but several are for new access 

points. 

North Canterbury Fish 

and Game has worked with 

landowners to secure access 

to these spots for anglers. The 

access points will also be open 

to other river users. There are 

more than 400 angler access and 

information signs in the region, 

all the way from the Southern 

Alps to the river mouths on the 

coast. 

Replacing these signs has 

enabled Fish and Game staff to 

also see how good the rivers are 

looking for the opening of the 

new season. 

The lowland Selwyn River 

is looking in great shape. 

Continual strong river flows, 

combined with Te Waihora/ 

Lake Ellesmere having several 

periods where it has met the sea, 

has made it possible for sea run 

trout to enter the system in good 

numbers. 

The waterways up in the 

Hurunui high country were also 

in excellent condition and all 

OPENING: North Canterbury Fish and Game officer Harry Graham-Samson installs a new angler access sign at the Lower 

Selwyn Huts, with Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere in the background. 

had good flows when staff visited 

during the recent cold snap to 

place new signs in the area. 

The wet winter has also meant 

plenty of water to help sea run 

salmon return to the spawning 

streams. 

The new signs will help salmon 

anglers access fishing spots when 

they go fishing with the 

new $5 sea-run salmon 

harvest card required for 

sea run salmon fishing. 

Said North Canterbury 

Fish and Game chief 

executive Rasmus 

Gabrielsson (right): 

“Canterbury anglers have access 

to some world-class 

fisheries in the region. 

We want to help anglers 

of all ages and skill levels 

access these fantastic 

fisheries hence why we 

have put in this work 

over the winter months 

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“Anglers’ licence fees pay 

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anglers don’t realise where their 

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These past few weeks have been a time 

of sadness for many following the death 

of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty’s 

funeral, the New Zealand State Memorial 

service, and local memorial services have 

been beautiful tributes to a life of devoted 

service and dedication to her people. 

The New Zealand House of 

Representatives adjourned out of respect 

and resumed sitting following the 

Queen’s funeral. 

At the time of writing this article, 

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Compensation (Maternal Birth Injury 

and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 

will soon come before the House for 

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Inaugural festival celebrates all 

• By Geoff Sloan 

A DREAM became reality as 

dancers jived and jitterbugged 

their way around the dance floor 

at the inaugural Vintage Fest NZ, 

held at the Lincoln Event Centre 

over the long weekend. 

The brand new event was the 

brainchild of Sharvelle Mackay, 

a long-time fan of all things 

vintage. 

“This was an opportunity to put 

the love of vintage into one place 

and make a really prestigious 

event for all of our vintage lovers,” 

she said. 

The festival showcased 

everything vintage, with the 

theme of wartime and the victory 

era. Classic car and military 

vehicles were on display, along 

with vintage stall-holders and a 

best dressed pageant. 

Mackay said she worked with 

her fellow committee members 

for a year-and-a-half to create the 

community event, but admits to a 

few sleepless nights. 

“It costs a lot of money to put on 

an event like this, and to have the 

money up front, to be able to pay 

for certain things has been quite 

difficult. So that has definitely 

been our biggest challenge”. 

Any proceeds will be reinvested 

back into next year’s event, which 

she hints might have an ‘old 

Hollywood’ theme. 

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SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL 2022 

Secondary Schools Tournament 

Palmerston North October 3rd - 7th, 2022 

Hornby High School is proud to be sending our 

senior boys’ Basketball Team to compete at the 

New Zealand A Premiership Secondary School 

Tournament to be held in Palmerston North. Covid 

restrictions have meant that we have not been able 

to attend the Secondary Schools’ Tournaments for 

the last two years. 

It is a massive achievement for the team and for 

the sport of basketball at Hornby High School. 

From small beginnings 15 years ago, basketball 

has grown to become a popular sport at the 

school. The national tournament will provide an 

opportunity for these players to develop their own 

play and compete at the highest level. 

The development which has occurred in this 

team has been evidenced by the achievements 

the team has demonstrated throughout the year. 

We are fortunate to be in the capable hands 

of experienced head coach Jimmy Williamson 

and ex Hornby High School student Brandon 

Gray. They both bring a wealth of knowledge 

and experience to the team and are able to support 

players and set high expectations that encourage 

them to play at their best ability. 

In this year’s Thomson Trophy competition the 

team played against eight teams throughout the 

season. The team played impressively through 

each game and managed to get to the semi-finals. 

Unfortunately, they were not able to contain the 

win, going down in the semi-finals. 

This year’s Secondary Schools’ tournament was 

held in Dunedin. This was a ‘first time’ experience 

for the majority of our team members. Although it 

was the first time playing in a basketball tournament 

for the majority of the players, they were eager 

to learn and hungry for the win. The players’ 

determination to win the tournament fueled their 

amazing 6-0 run which allowed them to qualify 

in the finals, losing to Aparima College by just the 

narrowest of margins. Although the team lost the 

finals, it was still an incredible achievement to have 

come that far into the tournament. 

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GOAL: Harry Priestley marked his second participation in a dressage event at Christchurch Riding for the Disabled on Tuesday. 

Young Harry happy to be back 

in horse riding programme 

• By Natalie Pham 

SIX YEARS ago, Harry Priestley 

got frustrated and walked away 

from his horse riding programme. 

The 11-year-old marked his 

second participation in a dressage 

event at the Christchurch equestrian 

centre on Tuesday. 

Harry was among 10 riders of 

varying ages and disabilities taking 

part in the event last week organised 

by Christchurch Riding for the 

Disabled. 

Because the event focused on the 

rider achieving the goal of completing 

the test and getting marked 

on the completion, each participant 

received a certificate and a score 

sheet. 

Said CHCHRDA president 

Philippa Parker: “We make it as 

fun and relaxed as possible.” 

All participants have been 

attending weekly sessions prior 

to the event, with each session 

tailoring to their specific needs and 

personal goals. 

The Christchurch South 

Karamata Intermediate pupil was 

diagnosed with autism when he 

was three. 

Said his mother Rachel: “For 

Harry and the way that his brain 

works, it’s about what Harry wants 

and what Harry needs. But as 

humans, we need to learn how to 

work with other people.” 

Harry is enrolled in two programmes 

– education and sport 

and recreation, where he gets 

to learn about horse riding and 

challenges himself with exercises 

require teamwork. 

“Everyone has helped me in all 

different ways,” he said. 

“I used to get really, really angry 

but now I don’t get angry at all. 

Well, I’m better at managing my 

anger than I used to.” 

The organisation also offers a 

therapy programme for riders who 

have higher support needs, ranging 

from building muscle strength to 

improving walking ability. 

Harry began the riding sessions 

with New Zealand Riding for the 

Disabled at five-years-old. However, 

his sessions have been on and 

off due to high demands. 

Like many riders, he started with 

a small pony and worked his way 

up. After many years, he is finally 

paired with Zeus - a ‘big and tall’ 

horse. 

When Harry first walked in 

with his new horse, Parker said he 

looked proud of himself. 

“Zeus challenges Harry to 

work with it. That horse can be 

independent if it wants to, so Harry 

has to make sure that the horse is 

listening to the instruction.” 

SUCCESS: Harry was proud when he finally got paired up with his new horse Zeus. 

Prawindra Mukhia Independent candidate for Councillor – Halswell Ward 

Sustainable city for us and for our children 

I am a new face to politics, but not new to 

community works. I am of Nepali Tibetan 

descent, originally from India and now proudly 

a NZ citizen and have resided in Halswell for 

over 6 years. 

I am a mechanical engineer, have an MBA 

degree and am a certified program and project 

manager. I worked in the Council for 16 years 

on many water supply projects and was 

involved in the earthquake rebuild at SCIRT 

(Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild 

Team). 

Three things I want to achieve if elected: 

• Provide constructive input into the recent 

draft version of the 30 year Christchurch 

Transport Plan by the council. Support 

sustainable plan for fast growing, traffic 

constrained Halswell. The design should focus 

on people’s mobility options rather than cars 

only. 

• Establish a requirement for sustainability 

reporting for all projects, that will include 

information on cost-benefits, carbon footprint, 

reusage, wastage, and impacts on biodiversity, 

air, water, land and well-being. 

• Create SPICY (Sustainable Program for 

Innovation and Collaboration with Youth) 

by engaging schools with professional 

associations. 

This we can achieve by all working together: 

councillors, council staff, Community Boards 

to connect all sectors of the community. 

As I am semi-retired, I am able to devote all 

my time to this role. 

Volunteering: 

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Sustainable Development Action Group 

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Interest Group 

Rotary Club member 

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Residents sick of shipping container site 

• By Tina Grumball 

A HIGH-PROFILE property 

developer is the owner of an 

industrial site at the centre of a 

prolonged conflict with nearby 

residents. 

Across the Ōpāwaho 

Heathcote River, home-owners 

have suffered dust, constant 

noise, and the obstruction of 

their Port Hills views from the 

Woolston site. 

“You’re talking 

about people’s lives 

being disrupted 

for a considerable 

period of time,” 

said Linwood Ward 

Yani 

Johanson 

councillor Yani 

Johanson. 

“It’s not fair 

on the local 

community that this kind of 

activity is allowed to occur, 

unfettered and unabated, in my 

view.” 

Christchurch property 

developer Richard Peebles, 

and Peebles Group Ltd, own 

the site. Peebles also co-owns 

Riverside Market and Little 

High Eatery. 

The area being developed 

is the last 12ha of the overall 

industrial area to be completed, 

Peebles said. 

“Peebles Group Ltd take our 

responsibilities very seriously 

and have planned mitigation 

measures to reduce the impact 

on surrounding neighbours.” 

BARRIER: Across the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River, the six-high container stacks are 

obstructing residents’ views of the Port Hills. Right – before and after views from one 

resident’s backyard. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

While the construction 

on-site has been occurring 

for nearly two years, concerns 

of shipping container storage 

were first raised at the Waikura 

Linwood-Central-Heathcote 

Community Board meeting on 

March 16. 

In spite of concerns, the 

containers were placed on the 

site in early July. 

“We could hear them 

compacting the area down, 

which was shaking out houses 

and rattling windows and all 

sorts of things,” Gould Cres 

resident Susan Jones said. 

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‘People are tired of being woken up’ 

• From page 9 

“Then one morning I woke up 

. . . pulled the curtains across 

and here’s these containers in 

front of me,” Jones said. 

No notification was given by 

the city council. A spokesperson 

said the company was “permitted 

to establish on the site without 

a resource consent subject 

to compliance with certain 

standards”. 

While residents knew it was 

an industrial zone, Jones said no 

one had any idea it would become 

a shipping container yard. 

Another Gould Cres resident, 

who preferred not to be named, 

said containers were stacked five 

or six high at 2.9m each. They 

said, at 14.5-17.4m, the stacks 

were in breach of the 11m height 

restriction on the northern end 

of the site, closest to the residential 

areas. 

A city council memo from 

August 30, obtained by Western 

News, suggested a stack of 

containers could be defined as 

a building, but that could be 

legally challenged. 

Peebles confirmed the restriction 

on part of the site, however 

he said “a container temporary 

storage facility is not a building 

and there is no height restriction 

for storage”. 

The city council spokesperson 

said they were investigating the 

issue. 

Noise monitoring performed 

by the city council on August 23 

NOISY: Numerous residents said the workers on the site are operating outside the 7am- 

5pm approved hours and causing sleepless nights. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

found noise limits to be breached 

on two Long St properties, giving 

the company working 14 

days to comply. 

Long St resident Melissa Mc- 

Cutchan said they operate at all 

hours of the day and night. Noise 

complaints frequently come 

from herself, her husband and 

neighbours. 

Johanson said: “It’s just been 

really concerning to residents 

and frustrating because concerns 

are being raised, but the development 

is progressing.” 

McCutchan said it was “actually 

mentally taking a toll now 

because I dread going on maternity 

leave for the fact that they’re 

going to be working all-day and 

all night . . . because in the home 

it’s a constant drone”. 

Any time a container was 

dropped onto another, the noise 

and vibrations caused her to 

question if it was an earthquake. 

Jones said: “People are sick and 

tired of being woken up with the 

banging and carrying on around 

five in the morning. There is no 

end in sight.” 

Peebles confirmed there 

had been one incident where a 

worker had started half an hour 

early, but could not give any 

more details. 

A resident on Long St himself, 

Johanson noted there had been 

repeated times where they had 

been working well before 7am, 

waking up the neighbourhood. 

“They don’t have any respect 

for the impact that they’re having 

and it’s not fair.” 

The city council spokesperson 

said they would be performing 

further testing, and had done so 

last week but there was no work 

going on. 

If the Christchurch District 

Plan noise rules were not being 

complied with, the city council 

would consider an escalated 

enforcement approach. 

In a positive step, a notice of 

motion was passed at the most 

recent city council meeting, 

which noted concerns and 

called for a report and advice 

into how the district plan could 

be changed by introducing 

additional controls and public 

notification requirements. 

Construction on the part of 

the site adjacent to residential 

properties was due for completion 

in October, Peebles said. 

However, the facility was 

a container yard and the 

containers would come and go 

and the space would be used for 

logistics and container use in the 

long-term. 

Johanson received an update 

from the city council last week 

stating they had asked the owner 

to comply under the Outline 

Development Plan, with the 30m 

setback requirements and to 

reduce container stack heights 

to 11m. Compliance was asked 

by September 30, and if it is not 

met, further enforcement action 

was likely. 

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Meat meals for a large serving 

If you are 

preparing for a 

large family meal 

try a lamb roast 

with a difference 

Moroccan roast leg 

of lamb 

Serves 8 

Ingredients 

1 leg of lamb 

10 fillets anchovies, cut into thin 

strips (reserve anchovy oil) 

1 lemon, peeled and cut into 

thin strips 

10 mint leaves 

¼ cup liquid honey, warmed in 

the microwave 

2 tbsp Sumac powder 

1 tbsp Moroccan seasoning 

1 to taste sea salt flakes 

Directions 

Preheat oven to 195 deg C. 

Line a roasting dish with foil 

and spray heavily with oil. 

Lightly cut the lamb skin in a 

criss-cross pattern, turn over and 

make approximately 10 incisions 

in and around the bone area. 

Insert two anchovies, two 

lemon strips and one mint leaf in 

each incision. 

Turn the lamb back over, rub 

in the anchovy oil and pour over 

the honey. 

Season with the sumac, Moroccan 

spice and sea salt. 

Place in the oven and roast for 

15min, then drop the heat to 155 

deg C and continue for about one 

hour. 

Remove the lamb on to a cooling 

rack and rest for 20min. 

Beef and Guinness stew 

Prepare in advance and cook in 

slow cooker 

Serves 8 

Ingredients 

1¼ kg blade steak, diced 

½ cup flour 

1 to taste salt and freshly ground 

pepper 

2 tbsp olive oil 

3 onions, roughly chopped 

2 cups button mushrooms, 

halved 

1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 

440ml Guinness beer 

4 cloves garlic, sliced 

2 cups beef stock 

3 tbsp flour 

Directions 

Toss beef in flour seasoned with 

salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in 

a large frying pan and brown beef 

in batches. 

Place onions in the slow cooker 

and top with the beef, adding the 

mushrooms and rosemary. 

Pour over Guinness, garlic and 

stock. 

Cook for 4½ hours on high. 

Mix flour to a paste with 3 

tablespoons of cooled liquid from 

the slow cooker. 

Add this to the pan and cook 

for a further 10 minutes before 

serving. 

Rosemary roasted beef 

Serves 6 

Ingredients 

Moroccan 

roast leg of 

lamb and beef 

and Guinness 

stew 

1.3kg roast beef, lean, eg topside 

3 tbsp olive oil 

8 rashers streaky bacon 

2 carrots 

2 parsnips 

300gm pumpkin, peeled and 

seeded 

6 yams 

6 cloves garlic 

2 tsp dried rosemary 

3 sprigs fresh rosemary 

Directions 

Preheat the oven to 200 deg C. 

Lightly oil a roasting pan. 

Ensure the beef is at room temperature. 

Wrap the bacon rashers 

around the meat to almost cover. 

Peel and chop the carrots, 

parsnips and pumpkin into thick 

chunks. Place in the roasting pan 

with the yams and garlic and 

toss with a little olive oil. Season. 

Sprinkle with the dried rosemary. 

Place the meat on top. Top with 

some fresh rosemary. 

Roast for 1 hour for medium 

or 1¼ hours for medium to well 

done. Remove the meat and 

vegetables to a serving platter. 

Tent with foil. Cover with a towel. 

Stand for 15min before carving. 

Deglaze the roasting pan 

with red wine. Use the juices to 

prepare a sauce or gravy. 

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The Harcourts Geraldine Festival, 

featuring the Alpine Energy Art 

Exhibition and Awards, is delighted 

to be returning after a hiatus during 

COVID, with plenty in store for 

everyone to enjoy at this year’s event. 

The Festival opens on the evening of 

Thursday 10th November with the 

Alpine Energy Art Awards, marking 

the 25th year that Alpine Energy 

has supported and sponsored the 

exhibition. We will be celebrating this 

important silver anniversary in style 

that evening with refreshments and 

nibbles, and awards announcements, 

plus the first chance to view and 

purchase art. Everyone is welcome. 

Friday gives way to the busy and vibrant 

street market in the centre of Geraldine, 

with local favourites OJ and the Drama 

Queens entertaining the crowds. 

Saturday is the main event, when the 

peaceful Geraldine Domain becomes 

a bustling hub for a day as stalls, food 

trucks, kids’ entertainment, and live music 

blend to create a great family day out. 

Our open gardens are a hugely popular 

part of the festival, and most are open 

Friday through to Sunday, giving 

everyone a chance enjoy them at 

their leisure. There are also a range of 

complementary events taking place in 

and around Geraldine that weekend, 

including vintage car displays and rides, 

book-a-rama, Soul Food Concert and 

much more. 

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Kick into spring with 

a plant-based diet 

Alison Lambert has been balancing her weekly food budget 

by digging into her pantry and experimenting with pulses 

and grains, with warming results 

Panelle – Sicilian chickpea fritters 

Ingredients 

230g chickpea flour 

3 cups water, room temperature 

2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped 

1 litre vegetable oil 

1 lemon 

Sea salt flakes 

Freshly cracked black pepper 

PHOTOS: SIMON LAMBERT 

Directions 

Pour the water into a large bowl. 

Gradually add the flour, stirring constantly 

to remove all lumps. 

Pour the mixture into a saucepan, and 

cook over medium heat until thick like 

polenta or porridge. 

Remove from the heat and add salt and 

pepper to taste. Add the parsley and stir to 

combine. 

Have a clean chopping board or something 

similar ready. 

Pour the mixture immediately on to 

the board and spread evenly. Cover with 

baking paper and gently roll to a thickness 

of 4mm. 

Cool the dough for at least 2 hours to 

firm up. 

Cut the dough into rectangles sized 5cm 

x 3cm. 

Pour the oil into a deep-sided, heavybased 

pan. Heat to 170degC. 

Cook two to four panelle at a time – it 

is important not to overcrowd the pan. 

Fry until golden for 3 minutes then turn 

and cook for a further 3 minutes or until 

golden and puffy. Remove with a slotted 

spoon and drain on kitchen paper. 

Continue until all the panelle are all 

cooked. 

Squeeze over a little lemon juice and 

sprinkle sea salt and pepper. 

Enjoy them as a tasty snack. 

continuing education 

Adult and Community 

Education Courses at 

Papanui High School 

As the weather gets warmer and the 

evenings get longer it is the ideal time to 

get out of the house and learn something 

new. Papanui High School’s Term 4 

Nightclasses begin from Tuesday 25 

October. Enrolling in a class will help you 

gain new skills, meet new people, you can 

begin a new hobby and also keep mentally 

active or follow a particular passion. 

Education can be life changing and we are 

providing over 40 opportunities in Term 4 

for you to begin your journey. 

From Art to Yoga and everything in 

between we are sure regardless of your 

age or interest you will find something 

to tempt you. Classes at Papanui High 

School are held in a warm, friendly relaxed 

environment and our tutors are supportive 

and well qualified in their chosen fields. 

We have expanded our range of craft 

courses for this term to include: Soap 

Making, Printmaking, Creating Christmas 

Fragranced Candles, Patchwork, Paverpol 

Sculpture, Jewellery Making using Resin, 

Stone Carving, Basket Weaving, Christmas 

Wreath Making and Making Paper 

Flowers. Come along and try something 

new and create some Christmas gifts at the 

same time. 

In addition to these craft courses we 

are also offering our traditional Cooking 

classes, Cake Decorating, Photography, 

Pilates, Yoga, Dressmaking, Woodwork, 

Special Effects Makeup, Ukulele and 

Guitar, Beekeeping, Barista, Meditation 

and many more. 

For further information and 

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4 courses please visit our website on 

https://www.papanui.school.nz/com-ed/ 

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Quinoa crepes 

Makes 10 

Ingredients 

1½ cup quinoa 

1½ cups filtered water 

1 cup tightly packed greens such as 

spinach, silverbeet or kale 

2 tsp coconut oil or olive oil 

2 spring onions, roughly chopped 

½ tsp salt 

½ chilli 

Coconut oil for cooking 

Suggested toppings: 

Grated carrot and beets 

Tofu or tempeh 

Cashew or chickpea hummus 

Salad leaves 

Sprouts, seeds and nuts 

Directions 

Begin by generously covering the quinoa 

in cold water. Let sit for 12 hours at room 

temperature. 

Drain the quinoa and rinse. 

Place the quinoa, filtered water, greens, 

coconut oil, spring onions, salt and chilli 

in a blender. 

Blend until smooth. 

Pour the batter into a non reactive bowl 

and let sit at room temperature for at least 

6-12 hours. You will notice little bubbles 

appearing on the surface. This is perfectly 

fine, in fact this is part of the fermentation 

process. This stage will help be kind on 

your gut. 

When ready to cook, place a medium 

sized fry pan over moderate heat. 

Add a little coconut oil and ladle or 

measure about ¼ cup, gently smooth out 

the crepe so it is a circle 12-15cm diameter. 

Cook for 3 minutes or until you see the 

crepe change colour, flip and cook the 

other side for 2 minutes more. Remove and 

repeat until the crepes are all cooked. 

You can eat these with a filling and roll 

up and enjoy, you can use as you would 

bread and scoop up dips etc. I like to have 

many tasty bowls of ingredients laden over 

the table and place the crepes around so 

you can assemble your own.


continuing education 

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Risingholme Community Centre 

sticking to their roots with new 

brand “Risingholme Learning” 

We are pleased to announce that Risingholme 

Community Centre is now trading as 

Risingholme Learning. The rebrand includes a 

rollout of a new logo and a new website. 

Our new brand pays homage to the last 75+ 

years, the present and is a `nod to the future’. 

The rebrand highlights Risingholme’s focus on 

the importance of lifelong learning. 

For over 75 years Risingholme Learning has 

operated under the same roof, with the same 

goals and values: to promote community spirit 

through face-to-face adult education. 

Although the centre has officially rebranded 

from `Risingholme Community Centre’ 

to ‘Risingholme Learning’ Director Lynda 

Megson, wants to ensure the message is still the 

same. 

“We’ve been running for over 75 years and 

plan to run for another 75+ years” Megson says. 

“We are continuing to provide the 

community opportunities to gain new skills, 

knowledge and experiences by providing a wide 

range of exciting courses at different locations 

across the city. Every term, we have over 800 

enrolments, so the demand for learning new 

things is a priority for many” Megson says. 

“The Risingholme homestead and park in 

Opawa is still our base and so acknowledges 

our history. We have kept our green colour 

and the ‘R’ of our name to reflect the park and 

previous branding and are using one of our 

park’s trees to better reflect our mission. Our 

own ‘tree of life’ represents the relationships 

we nurture with our communities: growth, 

learning, connections, enjoyment, and strength, 

all held within the maturity of our 75+ years 

of operation. We believe our rebrand is a fresh 

way of communicating this” Megson says. 

With term 4 fast approaching, it’s the perfect 

time to check out our new website and see the 

amazing variety of courses. 

Most of Risingholme Learning courses 

start the week of Monday 17 October 2022. 

Check individual course starting dates on the 

website. 

Come learn with us! 

Full details are available on: www.risingholme.org.nz 

Risingholme office: 22 Cholmondeley Ave, Opawa | Phone 03 332 7359 

Email: info@risingholme.org.nz 

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cat, cep, eat, kea, kept, pace, pack, PACKET, pact, 

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21. Rent (5) 

23. Building (9) 

25. Similar (9) 

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27. Interpreter (7) 

28. Excess (7) 

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2. Cistern (9) 

3. Passageway (5) 

4. Right (nautical) (9) 

5. Sword (5) 

6. Inhabitant of Earth (9) 

7. Major source of food for baleen 

whales (5) 

8. Excuse (7) 

14. Consequently (9) 

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17. Wealth (9) 

18. Rescue (7) 

20. Stylish (7) 

22. Saying (5) 

23. Cooker (5) 

24. Cavort (5) 

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Speak up, 9. Ousts, 10. 

Aubergine, 11. Permeable, 

12. Halve, 13. Roost, 15. 

Assailant, 18. Surrender, 

19. Gaffe, 21. Lease, 23. 

Structure, 25. Analogous, 

26. Panda, 27. Exegete, 28. 

Surfeit. 

Down: 1. Stopper, 2. 

Reservoir, 3. Aisle, 4. 

Starboard, 5. Sabre, 6. 

Earthling, 7. Krill, 8. Pretext, 

14. Therefore, 16. Surprises, 

17. Affluence, 18. Salvage, 

20. Elegant, 22. Adage, 23. 

Stove, 24. Caper. 

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asps, ass, par, park, parks, 

pars, pas, pass, rap, raps, 

rasp, rasps, sap, saps, 

sark, ska, spa, spar, spark, 

SPARKS, spars, spas. 

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3.0TD, 265,000kms, one family since 

import 28 years ago. 

ONLY 

$9,750 

2002 Toyota Landcruiser 

100 Series 

Auto, 4.2 turbo diesel, fresh import, ready 

for first NZ owner, 298,000kms. 

ONLY 

$7,100 

1997 Nissan Safari 

Type 2 Spirit, 2.8 Turbo Diesel, Fresh Import, 

112,000kms. 

ONLY 

$7,250 

1994 Toyota LandCruiser 

3.0 turbo diesel, Fresh Import, 204,000kms, 

ready for its first owner. 

ONLY 

$11,500 

2010 Honda CR-V 

178,610kms, sunroof, leather interior. 

2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 

190,600kms, Tidy Interior/Exterior. 

2007 Honda Cr-V 

AWD, sunroof 

2013 Mazda Atenza 

6 speed manual, Diesel sedan, leather interior, 

135,000kms. 

ONLY 

$5,650 

ONLY 

$10,950 $8,990 

ONLY 

$6,199 

ONLY 

$10,950 

2009 Honda Jazz 

1.3L, manual, Cheap on gas, camchain 

driven, 7 Speed Mode, 191,710kms. 


1500 iVTEC, 121,710kms, 1500cc, 

Cheap to run. 


125,800 km's,710kms, 1300cc, 

2012 Toyota Corolla 

Low 76,300kms, immaculate condition, 

cheap to run. 

ONLY 

$19,500 

ONLY 

$8,200 

ONLY 

$4,800 

ONLY 

$4,350 

2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid 

140,000kms, reverse camera, lane assist, 

Hybrid. 

2011 Suzuki SX4 

146,100kms, new WOF. 

2005 Honda Accord 

210,000kms, cam chain, new WOF & 

service. 

2008 Ford Focus 

211,110kms, 2.0L, 

new WOF & service 

Two locaTions 

www.careacar.co.nz 

Experience the Care A Car difference 

55 LINCOLN ROAD, SpREYDON (NExT TO LINCOLN NpD) 

301 MAIN SOUTH RD, HORNBY (CORNER GARVINS ROAD) 

Phone 0223 445 778


How the Government is 

DELIVERING 

for Wigram 

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to meet with me to 

discuss local community initiatives and projects. It’s conversations 

like these that allow me to advocate for you in Wellington. 

I’m proud of what the Government has done and continues to do 

for our wonderful part of Christchurch. 

Hon Megan Woods MP for Wigram

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COST OF LIVING 

With nine participating schools in Wigram, over 3200 kids have access 

to healthy school lunches. 

That’s over $19,000 * per day in supporting local families and ensuring kids can 

focus on their learning. 

Introduced half-price public transport fares until the end of 

January 2023. 

Over $1.5 million for school donations has been funded 

across 17 schools in Wigram, since the scheme was introduced in 2020, 

alleviating pressure on parents. 

Reduced fuel tax by 25c and reduced road user charges to 

provide relief for families through the global energy crisis. 

BACKING BUSINESSES 

An investment of $550,000 to reduce carbon emissions at industry 

leading businesses, Meadow Mushrooms and HamiltonJet. There has also 

been significant investment in local businesses to assist in switching to electric 

vehicles. 

Over 6,000 apprentices ** supported through the Apprenticeship 

Boost, created in 2020 to ensure the future of new and existing apprentices. 

HOUSING 

Kāinga Ora has built over 300 new social housing homes 

in Wigram providing warm, dry, healthy homes for people on low incomes. 

* 

Based on an average 

** 

In Canterbury


EDUCATION 

Over $3 million across seventeen schools in the Wigram electorate 

has been invested through the School Investment Package for projects 

such as upgrading playgrounds, infrastructure improvements, landscaping, 

and more. 

Each school received up to $400,000 for their projects and local children 

are already benefiting from the package. 

Participating schools* 

• Addington Te Kura Taumatua 

• Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate 

School 

• Gilberthorpe School 

• Halswell Residential College 

• Hillmorton High School 

• Hoon Hay School 

• Hornby High School 

• Hornby Primary School 

• Riccarton High School 

• South Hornby School 

• Southern Health School 

• Spreydon School 

• Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School 

• Te Kāpehu Riccarton School 

• Te Kōmanawa Rowley School 

• Wharenui School 

• Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu 

HEALTH & WELLBEING 

We have ensured people can access healthcare when 

they need it with the Very Low Cost Access scheme, with a maximum of 

$19.50 charged per visit. 

A significant investment in Mana Ake across schools in Wigram. 

Allowing children to focus on wellbeing and positive mental health. 

Over 9,000 grants approved + to support homeowners 

installing better heatpumps, burners and insulation through the Warmer Kiwi 

Homes scheme. 

Over $2 million of investment to upgrade Hillmorton Hospital to a Green 

Star rating. 

* 

As at February 2022 

+ 

In Canterbury

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INFRASTRUCTURE 

Where to find me 

(03) 338 6347 

E | Imēra: megan.woodsmp@parliament.govt.nz 

W | Pae Tukutuku: www.labour.org.nz/meganwoods 

Brougham Street and Halswell Road are being 

upgraded through the New Zealand Upgrade Programme. These two major 

roads will change to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, support more 

transport choices, and provide more reliable travel times. 

Halswell Road improvements include: 

• Peak hour bus lanes in each direction along Lincoln Road from Whiteleigh Avenue to Curletts Road. 

• Relocated and new bus stops, shelters and seats. 

• Wide 4.2 metre bus lanes on Lincoln Road between Wrights Road and Curletts Road, providing 

more room for cyclists. 

• The raised centre median will also improve the safety for cyclists using the Nor’West Arc Cycleway. 

• Three extra pedestrian crossing points in the centre median to make it safer and easier to cross the road. 

• Widening the footpath along Lincoln Road between Curletts and Wrights roads to 2.3 metres. It currently varies 

from 1.3 metres to 1.7 metres wide. 

• Domain Terrace – remove the right turn in and out. Torrens Road – remove the right turn out on to Lincoln Road, 

but retain the right turn in. 

• Removal of on-street parking when the bus lanes are operational between Curletts Road and Wrights Road. 

On-street parking can be utilised outside of bus peak hour times. 

• Existing parking bays on Lincoln Road between Lindores Street to Twigger Street will be retained on both sides. 

Brougham Street improvements include: 

• An overbridge at Collins Street and Simeon Street for greater cyclist and pedestrian safety. 

• New T2 lanes that will operate in the morning and afternoon/evening when roads are busiest. 

• A shared cycle and pedestrian path. 

• More protected right turn arrows on all right turns off Brougham Street. 

• New traffic lights at the Brougham Street/Montreal Street intersection. 

• More plants along the south side of Brougham Street. 

• And more! 

Megan Woods MP for Wigram 

Wigram Electorate Office 

McCarthy Street Shops, 12 McCarthy Street, Hoon Hay, Christchurch 8025 

PO Box 33164, Barrington, Christchurch 8244 

/MeganWoodsWigram | 

@megan_woods 

Authorised by Hon Megan Woods MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

Western News: September 29, 2022

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