The Star: December 01, 2022

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2022
• By Jaime Cunningham
Although sometimes he
“wanted to go home,” Willems,
of Papanui, produced some
strong results, particularly
in the T21 senior 50m
“My breaststroke is really
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LUKA WILLEMS has qualified
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after a successful six weeks of
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days.
He has now qualified for the did an “amazing
2023 Virtus Global Games. job”.
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manager Cameron Leslie
travelled with the 13-strong
swimming team to Brisbane
and said
they
breaststroke, where he finished
13th.
improving, and I like it more
and more,” he said.
PROUD: Luka Willems,
Shortly after the Portugal
pictured with sister
Sumner landmark
to be bulldozed
– page 9
Coaching
the boys in
Cocksedge’s
sights
– page 31
event, he was one of 15 New
Zealanders to participate in the
Virtus Oceania Asia Games in
Brisbane.
As the first Kiwi athlete to
compete in the II-2 (Down
Syndrome) category, Willems
certainly made his mark,
winning bronze in the 50m
freestyle as well as gaining three
fourth placings in the games.
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Four months after meeting on a dating
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‘I am really sorry, but
my cat is a thief’
• By Tina Grumball
IF YOU have lost some socks,
chances are it is not a sock
goblin, but Hennessy the
domestic tabby.
“Henny started stealing dog
toys about two [to three] years
ago,” Logan Salton told The Star.
“It started with one or two toys
and then turned into about 17 a
night.”
Henny lives with Salton’s mum
Jodi on Mortlake St, Islington,
and would steal the toys from
one of Jodi’s neighbours.
“They’d send their seven
year-old-boy around after school
every day to come and pick up
the toys,” Salton said.
By the next morning, Henny
would have stolen them again.
Initially, the Saltons were able
to return the stolen items, which
grew to include undergarments,
garden gloves and pyjama bottoms.
But the five-year-old cat has
recently expanded her radius
and the Saltons now have no clue
who her latest collection of items
belong to, which range from 20
socks to a hoodie to a laundry
bag. It led to Salton posting a
flyer on the Hornby Community
Group Facebook.
“The flyer that I put on
Facebook mum dropped
off to pretty much everyone
who lives down her street and
still no one’s come and got the
things yet,” Salton said.
He admitted it was
a bit embarrassing
having
to go
around
and
tell everyone Henny had stolen
their belongings.
While most found it hilarious,
one lady was not so
amused.
“The worst
one was when
the lady down
the road came
chasing after
her because she
stole her pyjama
bottoms off the
clothes horse . . .
in her garage and
saw her running
down her
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from
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lounge and followed her all the
way down the road to her house.”
She said they should look into
therapy for Henny.
That neighbour boarded up
her cat-flap to stop the master cat
burglar, but even that could not
stop Henny.
The Saltons have tried many
times to stop her – such as
locking her inside or telling her
off – but nothing has dampened
her thieving spirits.
When she was not thieving,
Henny was a “cuddly, friendly,
loud” family cat who would let
anyone pat her, Salton said.
• If you live around
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to an unknown assailant
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CAT BURGLAR: Logan
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Crime at
pre-Covid
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• By Tina Grumball
REPORTED CRIME in
Christchurch is back to pre-Covid
levels.
It comes as community
Facebook pages are becoming
frequently filled with posts and
pictures of crime happening
around neighbourhoods.
Canterbury metro area
commander Superintendent Lane
Todd told The Star “the current
reported crime levels are on par
with pre-Covid statistics”.
“Our total reported crime in
October 2022 was 3615, this is
comparable,” he said.
Out of that number, there
were 566 reports of theft, 672 of
shoplifting, 368 stolen vehicles,
970 burglaries and 118 assaults,
Todd said.
Police data shows the number
of reported crimes in 2019 was
24,589 and, as of the date of this
publication, 2022 figures have
already surpassed that at 30,189.
This was a 35 per cent increase
on 2021, and within that, stolen
vehicles and burglaries had seen
the biggest rise. There had been
1942 stolen vehicles and 2285
burglaries in the financial year to
date.
While it was a “large increase”,
Todd noted it was important to
consider it in the context of Covid
lockdowns, when crime rates had
reduced significantly.
Said Todd: “I want to reassure
the community the police are
out there, we are present, we
are visible, and we are catching
offenders, and providing advice to
prevent crime.”
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Coroner’s report reveals killer was
• By Sam Sherwood
KATE BELL felt her friends in
New Zealand had all settled
down and she was looking for a
fresh start and to continue her
career as a personal assistant.
So, aged in her late twenties,
she moved from Christchurch,
where she had grown up, to Melbourne
in April 2017.
Within a year she found a role
with Deloitte and told her parents
she felt she could relax as she had
a great group of friends. She was
living in a flat with a group of
women the same age.
Around May 2020 she began
working full-time as an executive
assistant with a global cost
consultant and quantity surveyor
company.
Her employer described her as
a positive person, “happy, and
always professional”. Her parents
said she was a “bubbly, outgoing,
and friendly young woman who
had a close relationship with her
family”. She loved socialising and
had a large group of friends.
In June 2020 she met Rahul
Patel on a dating site. A meeting
that would end in tragedy with
her murder and Patel taking his
own life.
Patel, born and raised in Auckland
was a “healthy, quiet, and
laid-back child who was very easy
to raise”, his parents said.
VICTIM: Kate Bell, 31, was murdered by her boyfriend
Rahul Patel in his Melbourne apartment in the early hours
of October 10, 2020.
PHOTO: NZ HERALD
“He was a hard worker and
dedicated to his school work
and extracurricular activities,
which included water polo and
soccer.”
He attended Auckland University
where he earned a double degree
in property and commerce.
After graduating, he started a
job in real estate and moved in
with his long-term girlfriend. The
couple separated in 2017 after
nine years, and he returned home
to his parents.
“There were no issues in his
relationship other than normal
disagreements,” State Coroner
Judge John Cain said in his
recently-released report.
In 2018, Patel started a job in
Melbourne as a building manager.
Cain said his relationship with
Bell progressed “very quickly”
due to Covid-19 lockdowns.
Bell told a friend she felt very
spoilt but that it was “full-on”
given the length of the relationship.
“The couple would go on regular
dates and stay together at each
other’s residence after knowing
each other for only two to four
weeks,” Cain said.
She never reported any significant
concerns about him to close
family or friends.
“She felt it was easy to be in a
relationship with him, that he
treated her well and kept her
grounded,” Cain said.
Several days before the killing,
Patel, 29, spoke with his flatmates
about his relationship with Bell,
31. The flatmates said Patel was
questioning how “meaningful” it
was, and reported feeling that the
effort he was putting in was not
being reciprocated.
“He was extremely upset and
frustrated about the situation and
complained to his housemates
about his circumstances.”
Bell had also told a flatmate
she’d had an argument with Patel
about her relationship history.
“(Patel) responded in a passiveaggressive
manner, crying and
continuing to raise the topic of
past relationships with her. However,
two days later, (Patel) spent
the evening at (Bell’s) home and
appeared to be happy and content
together.”
On October 9, 2020, Patel
picked Bell up from her flat
so they could attend an AFLthemed
birthday party at his
home.
Bell was reportedly in “good
spirits”. The group had dinner
and drinks together with dancing
in the living room.
As the evening progressed Bell
was “quite drunk”, and Patel
appeared to be “a little more
possessive” and was “looking for
attention from [Bell] more than
usual”.
The couple went to bed at about
11.30pm. Sometime between
then and 3am Patel woke up and
got a 7.5kg weight plate from the
rooftop of his apartment and
went back to his bedroom.
“He repeatedly struck a sleeping
(Bell) to the head with the
weight plate, causing serious
injuries resulting in her death.”
Patel then went to his workplace.
At 3.18am he called emergency
services requesting police go to
his flat.
“I’ve just murdered my girlfriend
. . . I grabbed a seven –
like, a – like, a weight plate and
I hit her. I struck her over the
head probably about three to
four times. I don’t know if she’s
deceased but I presume so.”
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concerned about mental state
Emergency services were sent
to his flat and five minutes later
Patel’s call was transferred to a
police communication liaison
officer who stayed on the line with
him.
At 3.58am the officer told Patel
that Bell had been found and that
she had died. Patel committed
suicide three minutes later.
Dr Sarah Parsons, a forensic
pathologist practising at the Victorian
Institute of Forensic Medicine,
found Bell had multiple skull
fractures and was likely struck
more than once. She concluded
that a reasonable cause of death
was blunt head trauma.
According to the coroner’s
report, Patel went to his general
practitioner with concerns about
his mental health in July 2019. His
concerns included feeling lethargic
and withdrawn.
He went back again in December
2019 after having a bad
reaction to smoking marijuana
the weekend prior. He was assessed
as not being suicidal, and
no evidence of risk to others. He
was referred to a psychologist who
diagnosed him with anxiety and
low mood.
The treating psychologist noted
he had a history of panic attacks
and a period of low mood, which
Patel associated with problems in
a recent relationship with a close
friend that turned into a romantic
The Melbourne apartment
where Patel’s body was
found.
relationship. He also discussed
issues around anxiety and depression
in relation to his job and long
hours.
“(His) treating psychologist
noted that (he) had made
good progress and had reported
confidence using the coping tools
he had developed during their
sessions.”
Judge Cain requested the
Coroner’s Prevention Unit
examine the circumstances
of Bell’s death as part of the
Victorian Systemic Review of
Family Violence Deaths.
There was no evidence of any
concerns of violence prior to Bell’s
death.
“The main conflict reported
by close friends of both parties
was that they were at odds in
relation to the long-term status of
their relationship. In the lead-up
to the fatal incident, (Bell) was
questioning whether to remain
in the relationship, which was in
stark contrast to (Patel)’s serious
commitment to (Bell) and the
relationship.”
Judge Cain offered his
condolences to both families for
their losses.
“The unexpected, unnatural,
and violent death of a person is
a devastating event. Violence
perpetrated by an intimate
partner is particularly shocking,
given that all persons have a right
to safety, respect, and trust in
their most intimate relationships.”
Both Bell’s and Patel’s families
told the Herald on Sunday they
did not wish to make any
comment.
At the time of their son’s
death, a spokesman for Patel’s
family said: “Rahul’s parents are
totally shattered by the events
at the weekend. The bottom has
totally fallen out of their world.
The wider family is in shock and
disbelief. They are also devastated
that another family has also
suffered the loss of a loved one.
“His parents had noted that
he had seemed a bit stressed in
the past week, but there seemed
nothing to indicate anything was
seriously wrong.”
– NZ Herald
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• By Sam Sherwood
TWO MEN have been charged
after allegedly administering a
prohibited substance to a horse
on the morning of Cup Day.
Rakero Rebel was a late scratch
from race 7 at Addington Raceway
on November 8. The race
had a total stake of $140,000.
Racing Integrity Board chief
executive Mike Clement said investigators
carried out a stable
visit at a North Canterbury
property and scratched the horse
under rule 213 (1) c of the harness
racing rules.
That rule says a stipendiary
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a horse from a race or declare it
ineligible to start in a race if the
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substance and administration
within one clear day.
“One of the men will face a
NEWS 7
Vandals on rampage do $250,000 damage
• By John Cosgrove
VANDALS CAUSED more
than $250,000 in damage to
vehicles and site buildings at a
development near Woodend at
the weekend.
Civil contractor Taggart
Earthmoving’s chief executive
officer Paul Taggart said he has
never seen or experienced this
level of damage done on a work
site in the 70-year history of the
family owning the business.
‘‘Whoever it was that did this
was there for a long time on
Saturday evening, making a lot
of noise which someone should
have seen and heard,’’ he said.
It was the second time the contractors’
site has been targeted by
vandals.
The first attack a few weeks ago
resulted in smashed windows
and a truck set on fire.
But in Saturday night’s attack,
50 vehicle windows were
smashed, three loaders stolen
and driven like dodgem cars
around the site, smashing into
other vehicles stored on site and
causing further damage to them.
He said a sub contractor’s loader
was then taken, and during
its journey towards the nearby
supermarket, was driven into a
culvert where it was abandoned.
The vandals also tagged vehicles
and buildings.
Taggart said it is just outright
mindless vandalism on a scale
no one has seen before.
‘‘I’m very disappointed.
‘‘It’s so obvious they were
there for a long time, made a lot
of noise and yet the Police have
indicated they have no leads to
go on at present.
‘‘That is where we need the
COSTLY: A loader got stuck in a culvert
and others were damaged after vandals
ran amok near Woodend.
public’s help.’’
He believes both attacks were
carried out in broad daylight after
staff had finished for the day.
‘‘Someone must have seen or
heard them and thought why
were they (Taggarts and other
sub contractors) still working
that late on a Saturday night.’’
He said damage to the major
vehicles was valued at over
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$100,000, while damage to other
vehicles and facilities plus the
downtime and the expense of
repairs worked out at another
$150,000.
Taggart says they have increased
security on site now with
extra alarms and video surveillance
cameras.
‘‘We are now in a position to
see anyone coming into our site.
We will catch them if they come
back as we want to see them
caught and dealt with.
‘‘This sort of damage impacts
on the lives and well-being of our
staff ,” he said.
Taggart’s has been based at
the 150ha Woodend site for the
past four years and its contract
for roading and civil works will
continue there until June 2023.
‘‘It’s a major project contract
for us and it has provided a lot of
long-term jobs for our staff and
people in our community.’’
Two men charged after Cup Day doping inquiry
charge of associating with a prohibited
person and the other will
face a charge of acting in contravention
of an HRNZ notice or
direction.”
Rakero Rebel’s trainer Phil
Burrows declined to comment.
“I have got nothing to say,” he
said.
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• By Tony Simons
A SUMNER landmark building
on Marriner St that was, for most
of its life, known as Sunleigh
Flats, is to be demolished to
make way for apartments
designed by an architect who
was a student at the Prince of
Wales’ Institute of Architecture
in London.
The new
owner of the
distinctive
pink building
on the corner
of Burgess and
Marriner St
is developer,
Brooksfield. It
has employed
London-based architect Ben Pentreath
to design the building.
Pentreath is perhaps best
known for his involvement in designing
Poundbury, the Duchy of
Cornwall’s experimental planned
community development on the
outskirts of Dorchester. That development
was endorsed by King
Charles III when he was Prince
of Wales and Duke of Cornwall,
and many regarded it as the
prince’s pet project.
Sunleigh Flats was a private
hotel, then a children’s home for
a short time, before being turned
into flats. It then hosted Ali Barbers
Hair Stylists, but has sat idle
since the earthquakes. It is about
100-years-old.
Brooksfield typically builds a
mix of character and modern.
Its website states too many
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Sumner’s distinctive pink
building to be demolished
King
Charles III
NEW DEVELOPMENT: The landmark Sunleigh Flats/Ali Barber building in Sumner
will make way for a complex designed by London-based architect Ben Pentreath
who was involved in King Charles III’s pet project Pounbury (below).
people settle for a home that
is generic, when the decisions
we make today will help shape
Christchurch for the next 100
years.
“We really like buying corner
sites where we can make the
biggest, positive impact”,
Brooksfield director Vincent
Holloway said.
Given its prime position, this
site has to be the most noticed in
the Sumner village, he said.
“We’re very excited about this
one, [and] we want to do Sumner
proud.”
The new complex will front
onto both Marriner and Burgess
Sts and will include garaging and
ground level commercial space.
It’s the second time the
property has sold this year.
The previous owner bought it
in April but “had a change in
direction,” according to Colliers
consultant, Courtney Doig who
marketed the property.
NEWS 9
Jail for
trying to
take shotgun
onto plane
• By Belinda Feek
A MAN who tried to take a
sawn-off shotgun and cartridge
on an Air NZ domestic flight
claims he was “stitched up.”
Arana Joshua Anderson, 28,
arrived at the domestic terminal
at Christchurch Airport about
8.45am on July 6 to board a flight
back home to Hamilton.
However, he was denied boarding
due to his carry-on luggage
being “too large.’’
He was returned to the checkin
area where Aviation Security
scanned and checked his bag.
It was then they saw what looked
like a pistol and ammunition.
Anderson fled the airport and
police were called. Searching his
bag, they found a sawn-off shotgun
with an altered pistol grip
handle along with one shotgun
cartridge.
When questioned, he claimed
he was “stitched up by my cousin”.
He appeared in the Hamilton
District Court on charges of
unlawfully carrying a firearm and
ammunition. Anderson was jailed
for 18 months.
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HORNBY CLUB OFFICIALLY OPENS
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AFTER three years of interruption,
due to an extended build process
and the pandemic, the new
multimillion-dollar Hornby Club is
officially complete. e new
Hornby Club has been transformed
into one of Christchurch’s largest
and newest hospitality and
entertaining destinations and on
Friday 9 and Saturday 10
December it will officially open
with an opening weekend
celebration.
Tim Mathews, General Manager of the
Hornby Club, says the Official Opening
Weekend is a thank you to our current
members and for everyone to come and
see what the Club has to offer.
“e Official Opening of the Hornby
Club on Friday 9 and Saturday 10
December is an opportunity for members
and non-members and the Hornby
community to explore the new Club and
check out all the wonderful new facilities.
We are delighted with the incredible
transformation and can’t wait to showcase
the Club to new and old members. On
Saturday there will be a free sausage sizzle,
candy oss, raffles and fun for the whole
family,” says Tim.
As part of the Official Opening
Weekend celebrations, Hornby Club is
offering a special membership offer. If you
join between 1 and 10 December, you will
get three months free on your
membership and go into the draw to win
$5000 in prizes. e winner of the $5000
in prizes will be announced at the Official
Opening Weekend on Saturday 10
December at 3pm. Membership is just $34
per annum.
An important asset for the Hornby
community, the Hornby Club has a long
and dedicated history to the local area. In
operation for 65 years, the Hornby Club
has welcomed hundreds of thousands of
members over its remarkable history. e
new redevelopment is a step to secure its
future for another 65 years.
Tim Mathews says there is so much to
enjoy about the new Hornby Club and its
members have been central to the
development.
“We have designed a building that is
for members and the community. We
wanted to create a space that has an
Events Centre that people can hire for
sporting tournaments, celebrations,
weddings and conferences, but we also
wanted to include facilities that you would
nd in a traditional Club like our all-new
sports bar, café, Sunday buffet, pool room,
snooker room and games room. To add to
this, we have included a special facility for
our youngest members with the
introduction of an indoor children’s
playground and outdoor children’s
playground,” says Tim.
In addition to the wonderful facilities,
Hornby Club offers members a home
away from home and a community to
engage with.
“I think that is a really important aspect
of Clubs in New Zealand. We offer section
sports which include pool, darts, travel,
cards, golf, shing, cricket, snooker, bowls
and more. is provides our members
with a place to meet new people, engage
with their community and to keep active.
e sections are the heart of our Club and
something we treasure,” says Tim.
e Hornby Club’s Official
Opening Weekend is open to all.
Come down on Friday 9 December
or Saturday 10 December and
check out this amazing Club for
yourself.

Thursday December 1 2022 The Star
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
NEWS 11
Social media chocka with crime posts
Look at any community
Facebook page in
Christchurch and you
will see the postings
from people witnessing
and discussing crime.
Reporter Tina Grumball
takes a look
Riccarton Neighbourhood
Updates
Loretta Te Paa - November 17
Has anyone seen anybody carrying
large sections of fencing we
bought 6 fence sections at a cost
of $350 and had them stored at
the Riccarton Plunket grounds
ready for the rebuild of the Paataka
(PANTRY) and 3 sections
have been taken away. These sections
are very heavy and would
need at a minimum 3 men to
carry them. Why do people have
to uplift other people’s property,
we are a non profit charity that
feeds people and have no income
and this is what happens to our
hard earned cash. To say we are
upset is putting it mildly. We are
livid and cant afford to buy more
fence sections to protect our
property.
Susie Parkin (Angelah Rose’s
ute) - November 13
We caught people in a Toyota
mark x hot wiring a ute at 1am
last night. They left when they
saw us and we called the police
but they were definitely eyeing
up other cars before that. A
reminder to keep valuables out
and maybe get a steering wheel
lock too!
Christchurch Central
Laura Kenny - November 22
3 Caucasian youths attempting
to get to neighbouring property
tonight 8.40pm. Beware!! or
maybe you can dob them in!!
Lyttelton - Ain’t No Place I’d
Rather Be
Kim Morton - November 19
Another Lytt car stolen last
night, my silver Subaru Forrester
taken. Update: car found by
police - Summit Rd - ignition
wrecked etc. Thanks everyone for
kind messages!
BREAK-IN: Woolston resident Hayley Carroll came home to
this. She’s one of many residents across the city taking to
social media to highlight crime.
Commented on the same post:
They got as far as Evans Pass
and it looks like they chucked
my stuff out the window - a kind
person found some things from
my car. Anything they threw out
will be wrecked in the heavy rain.
Heathcote Valley Community
Millie Violet Jopson - November
17
Hello everyone, the post about
the blue Toyota vitz that was stolen
is my car, I have been picking
up my stuff from the side of the
road this morning, seems to be
scattered throughout Heathcote.
If you find any belongings (eg.
Kathmandu jacket shoes etc.) on
your property or side of road can
you please send through a picture
as it may be mine. Thanks so
much!
Somerfield Residents
Association
Alita Howard - November 5
Another one of those posts.
Last night there was another
attempt to steal my son’s car, he
has had the car back exactly 2
days from repair after the last
attempt, only a couple of weeks
ago. (Howard then commented
that the thieves had come back the
next morning and made another
attempt. However, they could not
drive manual and stalled three
metres away.)
Aranui and Wainoni
Community
Jordan Paige - November 24 -
Bickerton St
Why can’t people just respect
other people’s properties? Last
night my partner’s car and the
other car outside my home were
broken into, my partner’s shift
knob and other things were stolen
and broken, the other car has
been completely smashed. Not
what we need at this time of year.
Alex Hillier - November 18
If this is your car . . . a group of
young boys stole it before stealing
my partner’s car and taking
off in it, my partner’s car had a
steering wheel lock on the car so
they didn’t get very far. We also
jumped in my flatmate’s car and
chased after them but they got
away. The group of boys took off
in a white Toyota Aqua (most
likely stolen too). We’ve made a
police report about the 3 cars. If
anyone knows anything please let
me know, this is the 3rd time my
partner’s car has been taken this
month. These boys need to pay.
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Dallington Shirley Locals
Shannon Jade McNeilly -
November 21
My partner had about $3k
worth of work tools stolen from
his work ute on our driveway
last night sometime. If anyone
. . . has any surveillance or saw
anything,could you please get in
touch! Also interested to know if
anyone else had anything stolen
from the area last night. Thanks!
Lisa Branton - November 6
I have no words. My poor
elderly parents went away for one
night and come home to their
belongings totally tipped upside
down and all their valuables including
vehicle stolen. This happened
in Dallington last night.
Has anyone else had something
happen last night?
Further to my post about
burglary in Dallington. The following
vehicle was stolen: Black
D40 Nissan Navara Ute, number
plate ECQ743. Please keep an eye
out if you see it around and flick
me a message.
Addington Community
Aimee Newth - November 25
Stolen at 11.32am today, I suggest
you return it as you are on
camera . . . will be passing your
photo on to the police.
Inner East Burbs - Linwood,
Phillipstown and Woolston
Locals
Rachel Longdin - November 6
To the cruel people that stole
in broad daylight my pensioner
mother’s beautiful pot plants she
had going up the stairs u went
right up to her front door while
she was home stole the lot shame
on you.
Huntsbury Neighbourhood
Ange Tutt - November 14
“Hopefully not your car . . .
Unfortunately has hit the giveaway
sign. Have done a snap and
solve on that and will now report
the car.”
Woolston Community United
Hayley Carroll - November 27
Anyone else robbed on the
weekend? We . . . came home to
this. They pried our bedroom
window open to get in. Intrigued
if anyone else had the same thing
as they took some strange stuff.
We have a very good guard dog
but he unfortunately was at my
parent’s place. Time for security
cameras as things just don’t feel
safe anymore.
Catherine Mary Woods -
November 20
The poppy thieves were out and
about last night… several plants
just pulled out of the ground.
Jen Hastie - November 7
Some[one] decided to break
into my car last night that
was parked out on the street.
They smashed my back left
quarterpane and stole the
external speaker that was in the
front. I have glass all over my
back seat and the contents of
my glove box on the passenger
floor. At least they didn’t take my
first aid kit or my St John jacket.
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NEWS
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‘You’re stealing from hardworking people’
•From page 11
Mireille Deacon - November 7
Look what I’ve woken up to
AGAIN. Get a steering wheel
lock, take your valuable into
your home each night and warn
your neighbours. If the person
or people who are doing this see
this, please understand you are
stealing from hardworking people.
Don’t assume I’m any better
off then you or your situation.
Burwood Community
Support - Christchurch
Beth Calverley - November 28
Just wanted to let people know
- our house . . . was broken into
today, during the day while our
neighbours were home. A good
reminder that even if your house
is locked it still might not be
secure! Will be investing in some
more security now!
Hillmorton - Spreydon -
Hoon Hay Community page
Penny Adkins - November 17
Woken at 12:40am by someone
trying to open my garage door.
Followed by a woman in dark
clothing coming through our
back gate and trying to open
my back door. She wasn’t at all
bothered by the security lights or
me sticking my head out a window
asking what she was doing.
Replied with “I think I’ve got the
wrong house” and then left.
I went out my front door and
watched her meet up with a man
across the road . . . and then
they’ve headed off on foot in
Halswell direction. Anyone else
visited by her last night?
Opawa neighbourhood
John Mayes - November 15
This morning at 3.30am we
had an attempted break-in to
our place. A prowler attempted
to jimmy open a window on the
side of our house. Luckily I heard
some unusual noises and went to
investigate. The prowler saw me
and took off. Luckily the incident
was over just before the window
was successfully opened. The
police would be interested in
seeing any security camera pics
taken about that time. Please let
me know if you have any. Also,
please make sure your house is
secure before you go to bed.
Commented on the same
post: A quick update. One of my
neighbours spotted the prowlers
on their security camera footage
at 3.34am this morning. There
were two what appear to be
young men, one with a pushbike.
If anyone else saw them, please
advise the police. And it turns
out that a neighbour’s garage and
car were entered on the same
night.
Gary Miller - November 7
6 cars broken into on MacKenzie
last night. Be careful parking
out on the road, it would appear
this area is being targeted.
St Martins, Christchurch
Neighbourhood Page
Zaria Isis-Anjani Grant Jeet -
November 7
MY CAR WAS STOLEN found
down the street smashed up and
shit, still running 0 gas, the ignition
pulled out, tyres shredded
up, window smashed, scratched
up, my son’s [stuff] was on the
street, there was another cars
hand break cover in there and a
screwdriver tho so I hope you get
caught . . . LIVID!!!! And it’s interfering
with my nursing placement
that I am almost finished!!
And I have to pay heaps of excess
. . . right before Xmas too!!!
Ferrymead/Mt Pleasant/
Redcliffs/Sumner Community
Niki Parkins - November 21
Hi guys! Just wanting to alert
everyone out there about two
burglaries that happened on Friday.
They are the type that would
have scoped out the places before
and come prepared. Please make
sure you have adequate security
ie. alarms, camera, guard dog.
Hornby Community Group
Joseph Edward Chamberlain -
November 26
We just had 3 pre teens 2 boys
and a girl one boy on a red bike
with shoulder length hair. Knock
on our door asking to for us to
pay $5 for a duckling or they
were going to stomp on its head.
This is extremely disturbing
behaviour and if these are your
kids I seriously hope you sort
them out. And for the rest of
the community please be aware
they ran across the park . . . and
last seen [heading] down Gilberthorps
Rd.
Northwood, Christchurch
Qasim Sikanderi - November
12
Hey lovely people of Northwood!
Just to give you guys
heads up to be remain vigilant of
your vehicles. My sister’s car got
broken into last night. Seems like
[people have] started targeting
parked cars at northwood during
nights. So don’t leave any valuable
in your cars.
Nigel Goodman - November 11
Just a bit of an FYI, we woke
up to this this morning (would
have happened between 1am-
8am), if anyone happens to have
seen something just let us know.
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NEW INFORMATION reveals
United States police officers
were never at any risk from
Christchurch-raised Christian
Glass before they tasered him
and fatally shot him five times.
Glass, 22, was shot through the
windshield of his car after he ran
off the road near Silver Plume,
Colorado, and called police for
help during an apparent mental
health crisis on June 11.
Days after two Clear Creek
County Sheriff’s Office deputies,
Deputy Andrew Buen and Sergeant
Kyle Gould, were indicted
and fired for the alleged killing
of Glass, CBS News Colorado
received the indictment which
revealed damning new details.
During the incident a decision
was made to remove Glass
from his vehicle even though he
appeared to be pleading with
the officers, saying he was not a
threat but needed help and was
scared. At one point he was seen
making a heart with his hands.
The indictment said Gould,
who is alleged to have made the
order to remove Glass from his
car, should have never made the
order.
“There is no reason to believe
that Mr Glass would have been
a danger to any law enforcement
personnel, to himself, or to any
member of the public,” it reads.
Furthermore, according to
the indictment, “no one on the
scene had made a determination
that there was probable cause or
reasonable suspicion that a crime
had been committed or was being
committed”.
During the incident, the
indictment stated that Buen’s
interactions with Glass became
“verbally aggressive” at times
and Buen’s colleague Deputy
Timothy Collin attempted to
step in but these cues went unnoticed.
In a phone call to Gould, Buen
apparently muted his body-cam,
according to the indictment.
From this point efforts to remove
Glass from his car were escalated
even though a Colorado
State Patrol supervisor, heard
in edited recordings released by
Rathod’s law firm, told the CSP
officer on the scene, “If there’s
no crime and he’s not suicidal
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or homicidal, or a great danger,
then there’s no reason to contact
him.”
Buen went on to break out the
front passenger side window
of Glass’s car with a baton as
Georgetown Police Chief Randall
Williams unsuccessfully
tried to do the same on the rear
driver’s side window. Buen then
shot Glass with six bean-bag
rounds, one of which broke the
rear driver’s side window, CBS
reported.
Glass was then tasered by
both Buen and Williams and the
indictment said he screamed in
pain and swung his knife around
in panic and self defence, but
Buen ended up shooting Glass
five times with his pistol.
Glass was then removed from
the car and pronounced dead at
the scene.
“Chief Williams at no point
was in imminent danger of being
stabbed by Mr Glass and Mr
Glass never attempted to exit the
vehicle,” the indictment reads.
Last week a grand jury charged
Buen and Gould, leading to their
termination.
The sheriff’s office called the
decision to fire the officers a
“painful but necessary process”
following a one month investigation
into Glass’ death.
“From the beginning, CCSO
pledged full co-operation with
the criminal investigation. This
is an ongoing commitment,
continuing with the next phase
Thursday December 1 2022 The Star
NEWS 15
Indictment reveals US officers weren’t at
risk before shooting former Chch 22yo
SCARED: Former Christchurch man Christian Glass was shot dead by police in Colorado after he called for roadside
assistance.
of the criminal justice process,”
the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
US police issued a news release
soon after the fatality, saying
Glass was shot after he became
“argumentative and unco-operative”
and tried to stab an officer
when police smashed a window
to remove him from the vehicle.
However, his parents Simon
and Sally Glass and their lawyers
released a raft of body camera
footage that showed a very different
scenario.
Glass was born and raised in
Christchurch and when he was 10
his parents relocated to the US.
His grandparents still live in
the city.
– NZ Herald
Cannabis smoked on long haul delivery
• By Emily Moorhouse
THE OWNER of a transport
company had meth in his system
and smoked two cannabis joints
at the wheel of his faulty and
unauthorised truck during a
long-haul journey.
Benjamin Mikkelson appeared
in district court for sentencing
on 11 charges in relation to
his drug use and standard of
vehicles.
At the hearing, Mikkelson, the
owner of the Christchurch-based
That Transport Company, made
an unsuccessful bid to keep his
licence so he could continue
working.
According to the summary of
facts, Mikkelson was driving a
Nissan Condor truck from Dunedin
to Invercargill on November
11 last year, fully laden with
building materials for a client.
On his way, the 34-year-old
was stopped by the Commercial
Vehicle Safety Team that
discovered his truck not only had
an expired certificate of fitness
but that the transport service
licence displayed did not belong
to the truck or the company.
This is a requirement for a
truck with a gross vehicle mass
of more than six tonnes.
After further inspection of
the vehicle, the team found a
number of faults including a
worn tyre, missing mirror, the
front bumper being insecure and
a broken tail light.
The team issued a non-operation
order on the vehicle which
prohibited Mikkelson from driving
it until repairs were carried
out and a certificate of fitness
obtained as well as a transport
service licence.
Mikkelson was also issued
with a notice forbidding him to
operate an unlicensed transport
service and was ordered to hand
over his logbook to police –
which contained no entries for
that day’s work.
During his interaction with
police, officers noticed the driver’s
unusual behaviour. He then
admitted to smoking two joints
while driving from Christchurch
to Dunedin.
A compulsory impairment
test was carried out which Mikkelson
failed and a blood test
returned positive results for
methamphetamine and cannabis.
As a result, he was forbidden
to drive for 12 hours, starting at
10.30am that day.
However, only six hours later
Mikkelson got back into his
truck – without completing any
repairs or obtaining the required
licences – and completed the
drive to Invercargill.
He had also attempted to hide
the non-operation order sticker
attached to the front windscreen.
Mikkelson arrived in Invercargill
around 7pm and delivered
his load to an unknown destination.
Three hours later, parked on
a street in Invercargill, he was
located by police who found a
bong and 21 grams of cannabis
in the truck.
In further offending, Mikkelson
was pulled over by a CVST
officer on August 17 this year
after he was seen on his phone
while driving a Hino truck in
Waipara. Again, he was without
an up-to-date certificate of fitness
or registration.
Mikkelson also did not have a
logbook, which was required as
he was driving a truck of more
than 6000kg and travelling beyond
50km of his base.
Additionally, he had a road
user licence displayed on the
windscreen showing a maximum
reading of 20,000km but
the hubodometer fitted to his
truck read 44,088km.
In court, defence lawyer Jaiden
Manera argued against a disqualification
period, submitting
such a sentence would impact
Mikkelson’s business.
But Judge Quentin Hix considered
this concerning, stating the
offending was not minor.
He said it had been elevated
by drug use and Mikkelson’s
failure to adhere to the vehicle
orders.
The judge then sentenced
him to six months’ community
detention and 12 months of
intensive supervision.
A six-month disqualification
on all licences was imposed and
an 18-month disqualification on
class two to five vehicles.
Mikkelson was also ordered to
pay $778 reparation for the drug
tests.

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Smooth water ahead for Paul’s passion
• By Tony Simons
THREE YEARS ago, retired
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then 66-years-old, did
something he’d never done
before. He started building a sixmetre
boat, on his property.
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any inexperienced boat builder
should have thought twice about.
That didn’t deter Clearwater
and, last week, the craft was
launched at Lyttelton with
friends around to congratulate
him.
“The hull is kind of like
clinker-built in reverse,” he said.
It’s supposed to allow the boat to
travel more easily through the
water, “kind of like hydroplaning.
The challenge of building it was
something I could not resist”.
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of wood, using timber milled
from his own property where
he has lived since he was 12
years old. It also showcases
wood from all around the
world, and no plywood. “The
variety of wood I’ve used is
what makes the boat so special,”
Clearwater said.
“After retiring, I wasn’t simply
going to sit inside the house all
day, so I took on the challenge.
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time in between to think about
how I was going to tackle the
next part,” he said.
The project cost him the tips
of two fingers in a workshop
accident, but he has no regrets.
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appropriately, he has named the
boat Passion.
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on a canadian oregan frame.
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emissions, perspective. with our
we have a new seen approach how occasional, to resource management, metres per second (cumecs).
and planning from in a Canterbury. significant In issues recent including years climate flow change, peaking at 3990 cubic
region-wide
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Review,
protection scheme has been
transport “market-leading” services (bus energy and efficiency ferry had huge and effects Three Waters on residents reform. and designed to defend Christchurch
networks), rating of 5.0 the out Harbourmaster’s of 6 in the year office infrastructure The strength around of the our South relationship
from
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and to February regional Civil on the Defence National Emergency Island. Ngāi Tahu and Papatipu Rūnanga is key to
Management.
our success. This partnership is a
cumecs.
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Rating
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New Zealand.
of returning for our council and, having Ngāi Tahu
Environment Canterbury’s
along the Marlborough coast and
councillors,
The building’s
along
features
with deputy
include
chair councillors around the table puts
leadership
us in an
of biodiversity and
across much of the Canterbury
Craig Pauling. We were both there when excellent place to achieve great success. biosecurity programmes is also
the
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representation
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in
than
2019.
55,000
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drier. North-westerly
when I say we are
storms
looking
are
forward concerns. to
be kilowatt selected hours to represent of electricity your community, per predicted working to become with the more community intense, over the Canterbury’s next distinct braided
and year. then to be chosen as chair. with torrential three years. alpine I encourage rainstorms readers to rivers head and unique wetlands face
Just There like has 2019 been was a a 26% turning reduction point in the turning online our braided to ecan.govt.nz rivers into
find out many more challenges. The rivers form
history per staff of member Environment in emissions Canterbury, this roaring about rapids, the fuelling organisation landslides
how you a vital can ecological link and provide
term since shapes 30 June to 2010. be equally We now significant have as we and causing get involved. widespread erosion. an abundant food supply and
welcome access to our electric Ngāi and Tahu hybrid councillors: Iaean Canterbury’s coastal
nesting grounds for 26 species of
Cranwell vehicles and hope Tutehounuku to have half ‘Nuk’ our Korako. communities Peter will Scott be threatened native birds – most classified as
They have a huge task ahead representing Age: 67
all communities, but in particular the
Occupation: Peter is a mixedcrop
farmer from Kerrytown, east
76,000 plus people who whakapapa to
Ngāi Tahu and the 10 Papatipu Rūnanga of Pleasant Point.
who selected them as their representatives. Family: Married to Adrienne; they
Collectively your 16 councillor
have 3 sons and 4 grandchildren.
representatives offer a range of experience Council experience: In his
and expertise, and we’re sure to enjoy some third term as an Environment
robust debate as different perspectives are Canterbury councillor. Deputy
brought to the table. It is essential for us chair from 2018-2022.
as decision makers to carefully consider Leadership roles: Previous
a range of views and I believe we can chief executive of Opuha Water,
become a strong team, working together a director of Horticulture New
for the good of Waitaha Canterbury over Zealand, and a director of
the next three years.
Irrigation New Zealand.
threatened and facing increased
pressures due to river system
change.
Wetlands are also ecosystems
at-risk nationally and regionally,
degraded by draining, damming
and diversion affecting their
ability to sequester carbon,
cleanse freshwater and mitigate
flooding, as well as impacting on
biodiversity and mahinga kai.
With biosecurity, we are
putting greater emphasis on the
risks of new pests establishing
in Canterbury. Warming
temperatures, changing soils and
new land uses mean new weeds
especially, will be able to gain a
better foothold across the region.
More broadly, we have to
curb reliance on fossil fuels and
find environmentally suitable
alternatives, such as electricity and
hydrogen, to power our public
transport.
When my predecessor Steve
Lowndes retired as chair of
this council late last year, he
highlighted some of the big
changes on the way. He was
optimistic we would be able to
deal with the “pressing issues” of
climate change and sustainability.
I share his confidence. As a
community, and as a council,
we are taking some bold steps to
ensure we are in a better place to
cope with the changing climate
and the tests it will set us. But
there will always be a need to do
more.
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SENIORS’ LIVING LIFE
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Holiday Events in Christchurch
Carols Around The Piano
Sing to your hearts content in a traditional
Christmas singalong with pianist Chris
Archer and vocalists, Naomi Fergusson (13
Dec) and Petrina Chisholm (20 Dec).
Naomi Ferguson is a singer, actor and
songwriter who has worked nationally in
Aotearoa for over 20 years. She has recorded
three studio albums, acted in numerous
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performances in Ōtuatahi Christchurch
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Petrina Chisholm is a singer, actor,
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When: 13 Dec 2022, 12.30pm to 1.15pm
20 Dec 2022, 12.30pm to 1.15pm
Where: The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester
Boulevard, Christchurch Central
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Contact: Arts Centre Team 03 366 0989
50s Up Brass Presents The
Kaiapoi Christmas Concert
50s Up Brass along with their special
guest artists present their annual sell out
Christmas concerts.
They are 35 retired musicians from
all walks of life, and we bring to you
the joyous spirit of Yuletide with all the
crackers, spot prizes and raffles to be won.
Come along and join in the carols and
songs of Christmas.
If you have a large group, you are
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A Koha of $5pp would be appreciated.
When: 16 Dec 2022, 2pm to 3.30pm
Where: Kaiapoi Club, 113 Raven Quay,
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Strawberry Fair and loads of
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Strawberry Fair, along with loads of
chocolate - live Big Band music, loads of
food and drink and gift stalls.
Bring a picnic blanket, listen to Big
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yummy strawberries, strawberry cakes,
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The team from One Agency - Your Place
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CBK Kaiapoi will be providing their
yummy world-famous skillet cookies and
super awesome range of zero-alcohol
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Paris for the Weekend Kaiapoi, a
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us with their yummy scones and other
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When: 17 Dec 2022, 11am to 3pm
Where: Kaiapoi Food Forest, 32 Cass
Street, Kaiapoi
Pricing: Free
Contact: Brent Cairns
brent@kai.net.nz 027 222 4767
Mainfreight Christmas Show
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A family event for all ages. Bring
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The Mainfreight Christmas Show
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large picnic areas for families to come and
make a day of it.
The gates will open at 11am and the
parade will start at 2pm.
Each of their parade floats will be
beautifully staged with actors, singers,
dancers, music and some special effects.
Laced together with bands, marching
teams, and cultural and community
groups.
Old favourites Cinderella, Superman,
Alice in Wonderland, Mother Goose and
Lord Lego-Tron will make an appearance,
along with new floats the Princesses,
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and many more.
There will be popular characters like
Batman, Mickey and Minnie Mouse,
Donald Duck, Pikachu and of course
the grand appearance of the ultimate
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When: 18 Dec 2022, 2pm
Where: Canterbury Agricultural Park,
Curletts Road, Wigram
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WEST COAST GETAWAY
Stunning
Beachfront Hotel
The unique taste of
naturally cured salami
Originally a butchery, started in 1992,
Blackball Salami still makes all its products
in the factory at Blackball.
Since purchasing the business 12
years ago, Debbi and Phillip Russ have
rebranded it, designed a website and set up
online ordering.
Blackball Salami offers a range of over
40 different products and all products
except for the black and white pudding are
MSG & gluten free. They produce fresh
sausages, speciality goods, bacon and of
course, salami. The salami is made the oldfashioned
way and naturally cured with
a variation of quality New Zealand beef,
pork and venison. The raw materials are
kept exceptionally lean, with the traditional
Italian salami having fat content added.
The finest herbs and spices used in all the
products give them their unique quality,
and only manakau wood smoke is used
during the smoking process. After smoking
the salamis are then hung and cured in the
humidity/temperature-controlled room.
Once they have reached maturity they are
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Visit www.blackballsalami.co.nz
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Nimmo Gallery and Store
When visiting Greymouth allow time to
pop in and check out the Nimmo Gallery
and Store, right in the heart of town.
This delightful gallery showcases Stewart
Nimmo’s Landscape Photography and a
wide selection of NZ gifts.
For the last three years the gallery has
incorporated Network Photos which
has been a local icon business for over
30 years. With this combination all your
photography needs can be catered for. This
includes all photo printing from 6x4’s right
through to large canvas prints. There is also
a full framing service. Your passport photo
can even be updated while in town.
Stewart has had four different photo
galleries in town over the last 22 years.
He really appreciates historic buildings
and enjoys restoring them to showcase
his work. The current gallery is in an Art
Deco former National Bank. A delightful
courtyard is situated behind the gallery
where two other business are located.
The Courtyard Florist is situated in the
old bank gold smelting house. Opposite
this Courtyard Boutique is located in the
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Close to the town’s restaurants, cafes,
shops and charming craft galleries
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and precious metals. Hokitika is centrally
located, making it easy to travel to the
main West Coast attractions such as
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, Shantytown,
Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier, as
well as numerous rainforest walks and
gold mining history.
Book your stay at Beachfront Hotel
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South Island’s West Coast.
old Hannahs cobblers repair workshop.
The boutique has a wonderful range of
affordable yet high quality pre-loved
Womens clothing. Check out these wee
gems if you have time.
The Nimmo Gallery and Store also
houses a large range of jade carvings
from local master carver Ian Boustridge.
These range from $2 small pieces to $5000
jade bangles. It is worth checking out the
pottery, woodwork, evolve jewellery and
possum merino clothing.
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WEST COAST GETAWAY
They’re pioneers by
nature on the West Coast!
Thursday December 1 2022 The Star 29
Summer is the perfect time for exploring
one of New Zealand’s most famous
cultural and heritage attractions.
Surrounded by lush native rainforest
just south of Greymouth. The historically
accurate Shantytown Heritage Park reflects
upon the incredible sawmilling and gold
mining endeavours of the 19th century.
One major highlight of any visit is
their Infants Creek Railway. Visitors can
board a heritage steam or diesel train and
Whataroa is the departure point for
White Heron Sanctuary Tours.
The tour consists of an informative
minibus ride through private farmland
into the Waitangiroto Nature Reserve.
In the reserve a short walk takes visitors
through ancient Kahikatea rainforest to
the purpose-built viewing hide to observe
the magnificent White Heron (kotuku) in
their natural nesting environment – a truly
unique experience.
journey through native forest once milled
for timber and dug over for gold. You will
then be dropped back at the Ajax Gold
Claim and sluice area, where you can
attempt to pan your own riches. Perhaps
even striking it lucky once you get the
technique sussed!
Shantytown Heritage Park is the perfect
activity for all ages and all weather
conditions. A must-see inclusion on any
authentic West Coast holiday itinerary.
See white heron up close
VISIT NEW ZEALAND’S ONLY
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Who ya gonna call: Sally Moorfield
• By Diane Keenan
their team’s convincing win over
Waimairi.
Points
CANTERBURY tennis stalwart
In other games in the women’s Mens: Elmwood
Sally Moorfield was back on very
competition Cashmere Black 62, Burnside Park 53,
familiar ground after responding
plays Cashmere Red, 4-2 winners Cashmere 53, South
to her friend’s call for help to play
over Burnside Park Bishopdale, Brighton 37, Bishopdale
premier women’s interclub last
at Cashmere, and Burnside Park/
47, Te Kura Hagley 40,
weekend.
Bishopdale plays Waimairi at
Edgeware/Waimairi 22.
“I had just finished coaching
Hot Shots at about 11am on
Women : Te Kura
Waimairi.
Moorfield is one of several
Saturday when my old friend
Hagley 61,Burnside
former national and regional
Michelle (Kelsen) rang and asked
Park/Bishopdale 52,
champions, boosting their local
if I could play, just the doubles,
Cashmere Red 40,
interclub teams in the premier
otherwise the team may have had
Elmwood 33, Waimairi
tennis competition pre-Christmas.
27, Cashmere Black 19.
to default,” Moorfield, now in her
60s, says.
Moorfield teamed with Kelsen
Last Saturday Connor Heap, Jamie
Garbett and James Meredith
return of their No 1 Meredith
in the doubles for Te Kura Hagley
who has been playing the Caro
against Cashmere Black and in
all played match-winning roles
Bowl competition in Auckland
winning, found she “quite enjoyed
for their club teams.
and with brother Tim, also on
being back out there again”.
Heap who played alongside fire, he helped his side to a 4-2
She then agreed to play singles
coach Remi Feneon in the strong win over the previously unbeaten
and given her high ranking points
Burnside Park team last weekend,
is likely to take the court Cashmere won three of the
Elmwood.
played at two, and won. Her team
won the rubber 5-1.
again on Friday night against the four matches decided in a third
“I played a lovely young player,
combined Edgeware/Waimairi set super tiebreak. Cashmere will
Ruby McPhail who I coached
line-up.
this week play South Brighton
when she was starting out. I won
Both Heap and Feneon had at Cashmere, while Elmwood
the first set and found myself CALL UP: Sally Moorfield was having a hit yesterday after easy singles win in their match plays a rejuvenated Bishopdale at
trailing in the second. I knew I her recall to senior ranks on Saturday.
last week against South Brighton, Elmwood.
had to dig deep as I didn’t want it
PHOTO: KAREN CASEY before combining in doubles for Bishopdale enjoyed the addition
of Garbett who is home
to go to three sets. I was pleased only stepped back from premier “I’ve said yes, if they are an even easier win. Burnside Park
to get there.”
interclub in 2014-15. She is still a short. It is probably good
won 5-1.
from Auckland before heading
Moorfield, nee Chapman, busy coach of the sport she loves getting the matches as I am
Heap who won all national to Sydney to win its tie against Te
began playing premier interclub so much
thinking I will play the masters titles as a junior was awarded a Kura Hagley 4-2.
when she was around “13 or 14” Given her “comeback” success,
she has already had the call summer,’’ she said. Elmwood States, but has returned to New to super tiebreak, with teams
which are in Christchurch this tennis scholarship in the United Four of the matches went
and her tennis career included
playing overseas professionally.
She has won numerous Kura Hagley plays Elmwood on both Abby and Emma Mason ence at Massey University. Te Kura Hagley has the bye this
up for this weekend when Te will be a tough opponent with Zealand to study veterinary sci-
sharing the honours two each.
national and regional titles and Saturday.
in strong form last weekend in Cashmere also welcomed the week.
Pollock Cup decided in
challenging conditions
• By Jaime Cunningham
WET WEATHER wasn’t enough
to prevent Christchurch from
a consecutive Pollock Cup
win at the weekend, as they
defeated Waitkiri in challenging
conditions.
Although there were plenty of
close matches throughout the
day, Christchurch was able to
come up on top for the second
year in a row, 4-2.
Canterbury representatives
Catherine Bell, Olive Tapu and
Nicole Webb led from the front,
all winning their individual
matches.
Results:
Olive Tapu beat Kim
Moggach 3-2, Catherine
Bell beat Naomi Wallace
3-2, Melissa Newburn lost
to Ginny Bolderston 3-2,
Nicky Webb beat Chris
Marple 7-6, Mel Brew beat
Nicky Muir 2-1 and Jennifer
Cho lost to Jenny Ahn 3-1.
Final score 4-2
Waitkiri’s Ginny Bolderston
and Jenny Ahn were able to
overcome their Christchurch
opponents but it wasn’t enough
for the club to get its first Pollock
Cup win since 2009.
Unbeaten leaders want T20
momentum as final looms
• By Jaime Cunningham
T20 LEADERS Old Boys’
Collegians and Sydenham will
be looking to continue their
unbeaten streaks into their two
games this week, ahead of the
final in a fortnight.
THe two teams head the
points table after winning both
their games in the double
header on Saturday, and look
for a spot in final on December
11.
Sydenham’s Bevon-John
Jacobs will be key for setting
a high total against Heathcote
tonight, after scoring 102 runs
across the two games last
weekend (37 and 65 not out).
OBC will play against twoday
competition leaders St
Albans tonight, before facing
Sydenham at their home
ground on Saturday.
It will be the second week the
premiership teams play two T20
games – this time with a twoday
break.
Lancaster Park will be
searching for their first T20 win
after a steady start to the twoday
competition.
Men’s T20 points:
Old Boys’ Collegians
15, Sydenyam 15,
Healthcote 10, Riccarton
5, St Albans 5, East
Shirley 5, Burnside West
5, Lancaster Park 0.
Meanwhile, Lancaster Park
premier women will revert
back to the one-day format this
weekend until the rest of the
year. They currently lead both
the one-day and T20 points
ladder.
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Coaching the boys in Cocksedge’s sights
After an international
career spanning
30 years, Kendra
Cocksedge has hung
up her boots. But she
won’t be too far away
from the rugby field
as she returns to the
job she loves. Jaime
Cunningham reports
IT’S BACK to normality today
for Black Ferns legend Kendra
Cocksedge, as she swiftly returns
back to the game – but there’s a
slight catch.
Just two weeks after winning
her third World Cup title, the
now-retired Cocksedge is back
into her role as women’s rugby
participation manager for the
South Island at New Zealand
Rugby.
The most-capped Black Fern,
who debuted for the team as a
19-year-old in 2007, is enjoying
settling into a “normal life
routine,” since returning to
Christchurch after the tournament.
Cocksedge, 34, doesn’t believe
the feeling of being retired from
the game has “kicked in yet” and
said it probably won’t next year
either.
She’s still adjusting to a life
without regular training, and
even asked her Instagram followers
what a training schedule
for a “non full-time athlete”
looked like.
“I got a little bit of help. Lots
of answers said to watch Netflix
and eat chocolate. There were a
few who asked me: ‘Why do you
need to train, you’re retired?’ ”
she said.
Last week, she went for her
first run since the tournament
ended and “just ran.”
“I didn’t time it, having always
raced the clock,” she said.
“It was relaxing mentally.”
After all, Cocksedge deserves
to relax after an impressive 15
years of wearing the black jersey.
This week she had the time to
visit Orana Wildlife Park before
SPORTS NEWS
KNOWLEDGE: Canterbury stalwart Kendra Cocksedge
will continue to give back to the rugby community in the
Crusaders region as she returns to her participation role at
NZ Rugby today.
PHOTO: CANTERBURY RUGBY
having to return to her position
at New Zealand Rugby.
Cocksedge said if she didn’t
go back to her job so soon, she’d
“get bored.”
“I just need to get in a routine
of doing something.”
But there’s not much
Cocksedge hasn’t already done.
In 2018, she became the first
female player to win the Kelvin
Tremain Memorial Trophy for
best rugby player in the country
at the New Zealand Rugby
awards. Cocksedge was also the
women’s World Rugby player of
the year in 2015.
For the Black Ferns, this year
has been historic. The team
played their first World Cup
as professional players on fulltime
contracts, with majority
of the Black Ferns on retainers
of $35,000 to $70,000 a year,
with some earning more than
$130,000 – similar to the average
Super Rugby player
They also gained a $25,000
bonus after winning the final.
However, Cocksedge’s
highlight of this year was the
opening World Cup match
against Australia at Eden Park.
With a crowd of over 34,000, she
believes it was a “turning point”
for the women’s game, and led to
SWIFT: Cocksedge gets a pass away against England in the
Rugby World Cup final last month.
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“It was just incredible, there’s
no words to describe it.”
Cocksedge said she was “still
on a high” two weeks on from
her last game.
The Taranaki-born halfback
has no plans to leave Christchurch,
where she moved to in
2007 after receiving a cricket
scholarship for Lincoln University.
Cocksedge said she can’t see
herself living anywhere else, as
the city has become her “home”
for all things rugby – “I love it.”
Although still involved with
rugby through her current job,
she doesn’t see herself having too
much to do with club rugby next
season.
“I need to take a break for the
next 12-or-so months” she said.
“But I’d like to go into grass
roots coaching, maybe lead an
under-15 boys team. Something
challenging like that. We’ll see.”
A return to cricket for the
former Central Hinds player
is also off the cards, although
Cocksedge admits she’s received
some messages about playing a
few T20 social games now that
she’s retired.
The former Canterbury representative
said as an influential
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game as best as possible, starting
at community level.”
“It’s really exciting with the
influx of juniors wanting to play
the game,” she said.
The future of women’s rugby
in New Zealand is also looking
very exciting. Young girls now
have female rugby figures to look
up to, unlike Cocksedge – who
didn’t know who the Black Ferns
were when she was a young
player, and instead aimed to play
for the All Blacks.
Cocksedge said she’d like
to see “both contact and noncontact
grades” for youth in the
future, with the purpose to draw
more players into the sport.
She’s now an influence for
all players, young and old. As a
note left on her truck at Orana
Wildlife Park this week said: “To
Kendra, you are inspirational.”
With the return of Super
Rugby Aupiki in February,
Cocksedge said it’s important
the momentum of women’s
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and through all its fans.
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Skoda SUV packs powerful punch
THERE OFTEN comes
a point in time when you
know the mode of transport
you have isn’t fit for purpose.
That happened to my
wife and I just recently as
our old sedan made way for
a sport utility vehicle. The
latter providing us with the
entry and egress comfort we
need as our hips give way
to old age, notwithstanding
modern engines are far more
fuel efficient than our car
that was designed over 20
years ago.
Of course, being the
petrol-head I am, I would
have liked to have purchased
something with a bit more
punch from under the
bonnet, but in terms of cost I
had to be realistic about that.
Had funds been available,
we may well have purchased
a Skoda Kodiaq – the RS
version. It has all of the
comfort ingredients we
were looking for in an SUV,
but under the bonnet sits
the 2-litre turbocharged
engine that has found its
way through a raft of Skoda,
Seat, Cupra and Volkswagen
product, notably the VW
Golf GTi.
The Kodaiq RS isn’t quite
as gutsy as Volkswagen’s
Tiguan R, but it does have
much the same engine, albeit
with lower power outputs.
Saying that, at 180kW and
370Nm the Kodiaq RS does
have 48kW and 50Nm
greater than the 2-litre TSi
version I evaluated in these
columns in August.
The Kodiaq RS also
benefits from a recent
facelift amongst the sixvariant
series, it also gets
a high fitment package
that extends to satellite
navigation, paddle-shifters,
panoramic sunroof, keyless
entry and ignition, electric
seat adjustment, seat heaters
and a host of other minor
features.
Skoda’s marketing slogan
is ‘simply clever,’ and over the
years I’ve mentioned many
times the little niceties that
make the brand stand out
from others. In the Kodaiq
RS it was the plastic wheel
trims that sit inside the actual
alloy wheel itself, they can be
removed to give the vehicle
a completely different look.
It’s the first time I’ve seen that
arrangement and, yes, it is
clever.
Those features don’t
come at a huge cost; sure, at
$79,990 the range-topping
RS will stretch some buyers’
budgets, but the entire
Kodiaq range is there to lure
buyers who want quality
product at an affordable
price. The entry level model
lists at $48,990, while those
in the medium grades sit in
the $60,000 bracket.
Of course, all models have
the benefit of space, that is
the way it is with the modern
SUV, and the Kodiaq RS is
no exception, there’s even
seven seats, although the two
rear seats that fold up out of
the cargo section are really
just for children or those
very slight of build.
As with all VW Group
models the Kodiaq
RS is quality-built and
comfortable, there is space
to spread out in, and
the remaining seats are
beautifully formed so that
fatigue on a long journey is
kept to a minimum.
I took the test car on a
long inland journey through
to the Malvern Hills and
it felt just so balanced and
controlled on that journey,
the hills and bends were
simply swallowed up with
ease.
It’s important to have
balance underneath when
you have healthy power
outputs up front. The 2-litre
turbocharged engine is a
feisty unit and, as I’ve alluded
to, it’s an engine that has
found its way into hundreds
of thousands of vehicles.
I’ve never found a car that
hasn’t thrilled me when fitted
with the GTi engine, and in
the Kodaiq RS it is another
exciting product.
In terms of performance
it will accelerate to 100km/h
from a standstill in 6.6sec
and will make a highway
overtake in 4.6sec (80-
120km/h). On my journey
I passed several slower
vehicles and delighted in the
mid-range boost on tap.
Drive is distributed
through a direct shift
gearbox with seven distinct
ratios, by the sheer nature
of its design it is a quickchanging
gearbox that
doesn’t put any unnecessary
load on the engine.
That being the case, all
of the horsepower can
be utilised for speed and
acceleration when required.
Not only is the engine a real
dynamo, it is one of the most
pleasing in today’s market,
thrilling with its potential
and sound, the automatic
downshift blip reminiscent of
a race car on track.
All that it offers doesn’t
come at the cost of massive
fuel usage, Skoda rates the
Kodiaq RS with an 8.3-litre
per 100km/h combined cycle
average. During my long
journey the instantaneous
figure sat around 6l/100km
at 100km/h (engine speed
1750rpm) resulting in a
9l/100km combined figure.
I particularly enjoyed my
time with the Kodiaq RS, it’s
a feisty, fun SUV that offers a
point of difference in this age
where hybrids and electric
vehicles are commanding
that part of the market.
The Kodiaq RS stands
up to be counted with its
honesty and driveability,
it has that fun factor and
serious capability both
on-road and off, although
undulating off-road
excursions would be the
best bet. It’s not a serious
cross-country model, but it
will take the family into the
high country lakes for that
summer fishing trip and/
or the winter ski field access
road with much ease.
Coincidentally, I dropped
the Kodiaq back and
picked up the VW Tiguan
R two days later. Both have
incredible performance, it’s
just whether you want the
maximum this engine will
deliver or not.
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• Dimensions – Length,
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• Performance – 0-100km/h,
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• Fuel usage – 8.3l/100km
CLEVER:
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plastic wheel
inserts can
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built-in seating, raised garden beds, pots
and some attractive outdoor furniture.
Home & Property appears every Thursday, delivered FREE
For more information and bookings, contact Mike Fulham
M: 021 300 567 E: mike@starmedia.kiwi
Boating Accessories
& Equipment
WINDSCREENS
Perspex cut to size and
shape, Fab Plastics ph
366 3634
Caravans, Motorhomes
& Traliers
CARAVAN Wanted to
buy. Up to $5000 cash
today 027 488-5284.
Car Parts
TYRES Secondhand,
most szs from $30 - $70
fitted, Also batteries, 217
Waltham Road, 027 476
2404
KING CASH
FOR CARS
0800 245 246 0204 245 246
Sell your old and unwanted vehicles for cash!
CAR - VAN - TRUCK - 4X4 - UTE - CAMPERVAN
Dead or alive, no WOF, no REGO, accident damaged, water
damaged, fire damaged, insurance write off, deregistered.
All makes and models - petrol and diesel
OLD VEHICLES WANTED - 17 Dolamore Place, Wainoni
info@kingcashforcars.co.nz
Your
Earthquake
damaged
home!
Talk to us if you are serious about
selling your “As is Where is” home.
We have sold over
150 “As is Where is”
homes and we have
a huge database of
qualified buyers.
Phil & Holly Jones
Ph 03-382-2230
Phil 027 435 7711
Holly 027 222 0220
holly.jones@raywhite.com
Licensed (REAA 2008) Results Realty Ltd
It’s time to
SPRING CLEAN
the exterior of your
property
We have achieved
record breaking
prices recently!
We are your local specialists
in House Washing and Moss
Treatments, including paths,
roofs and decks and much more.
Rejuvenate and prolong the life of
your paint work – saving you money!
Call us today on 0274 907 364.
• Phone our local team 03 379 1100 • Email star.class@starmedia.kiwi
Cars Wanted
CASH
CASH
CASH
Any unwanted
cars. Phone
347 9354 or
027 476 2404
Church Notices
NEW AGE CHRISTIAN
SPIRITUAL CENTRE
61 Grafton Street
Sunday 7pm
Address:
Jocy
Clairvoyance:
Jocy
Tuesday
Healing 1-1.45pm
Clairvoyance 2pm
All Welcome
Church Notices
SYDENHAM CHRISTIAN
SPIRITUAL CHURCH
Sydenham Community
Centre
23/25 Hutcheson St
Address
Angela
Clairvoyance
Angela
Sunday 7pm
All Welcome
Cars Wanted
For Sale
Christmas decorations,
fibre optics plus Christmas
teddies, moving & static
Santas, Christmas tree
& lights plus many
more. Ph 352 3176
Christmas decorations,
fibre optics plus Christmas
teddies, moving & static
Santas, Christmas tree &
lights plus many more. Ph
352 3176
STEEL for sale all
sections, off cuts cut
lengths. siteweld@ xtra.
co.nz Ph 0274 508 785
Flatmates
DBLE ROOM to let for
mature lady late 50’s /60’s.
Room very warm, quiet &
tidy. $220 p/w incl power
& internet. Bond $400.
Ph 027 551 4118
Garage Sales
PARKLANDS.
Tumara Park
5 & 6 Hoihere Place.
Saturday 10am - 12.
Household items, books,
clothes, crafts
(Not open before 10am)

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Funeral Directors
No Service
Cremation
$2,300
Family Funeral with Cremation $4,100
Chapel - 35 people, casket, hearse, cremation fees
Phone 0800 804 663 - 24 Hour Availability
Email: info@justfunerals.co.nz
christchurch.justfunerals.co.nz
Funeral Directors
direct
cremation
$2,200 GSt inclusive
(includes committal)
0800 27 28 29
www.mainland
crematorium.co.nz
Gardening
& Supplies
White’s
Tree Service
• All types of tree work
• Stump grinding
• Firewood
www.whitestreeservice.co.nz
Phone Chris White on
0210 4044 13
NPTC Arb, BSC forestry
FULLY INSURED
Gardening
& Supplies
Gardener available for
maintenance, weeding
pruning, spraying,
planting, advice. Qual &
exp. Ph Richard 0274 918
234, 03 349 4022
PETE’S GARDENING
SERVICE Gardening,
rubbish removal, cleanups,
expert pruning, hedge
trimming, tree cutting,
good rates, no job too big
or too small, half the price
of a franchise. Ph 027 551
4118
Health & Beauty
MOBILE Toe Nail
Cutting Service with foot
and lower leg massage by
regd nurse. $50. Phone
022 281 6647
Massage
I come to your home
bringing the best Deep
Tissue or Therapeutic
Massage, or come to my
studio. Daniel Mobile
Massage 027 247
3900 www.massagechristchurch.co.nz
Personals
A Male 59 seeks lady any
age / size for intimate fun.
021 146 8156
EURO GENT. Single &
indep, own home, retired
but not tired, seeks a tall
slim stylish lady with a
happy disposition who
might enjoy some loving,
zippy/fun company,
conversation and laughter.
I am on North side of the
city and a NS and I do
enjoy many of lifes finer
pleasures. Ph/Txt 027 659
4425
Pets & Supplies
CATS UNLOVED
can help with the cost
of desexing your cat.
catsunloved@xtra.co.nz
To Lease
Office space to lease,
CBD area. 60 - 100 sqm.
Comp priced. Flexible
lease period. Call Shane
for more details on 021
381 765
To Let
HOMESITTER reqd
for Dec/Jan. Prefer
not working / retired.
Lovely homes / pets.
Ph 021 547 262. www.
townandcountryhomesit.
co.nz
Trades & Services
CARPET CLEANING
sPECIAL
3 rooms & hallway
from $59.00
Booking available now
until Christmas
over 20 years experience
027 220 2256
House & Garden
Property services Ltd
Tree & hedge trimming
Gardening
Landscaping
Gutter cleaning
All aspects of
property maintenance
CALL us 03 260 4499
CALL us 021 405 277
THE ROOF
SPECIALISTS
CANTERBURY LTD
Protective coatings
10 year guarantee on:
Faded coloursteel
Tiles & iron
Decramastic
Phone NOW 4 FREE
Roof check & report
Scott McKenzie
022 044 3008
EXPERIENCED
GARDENER
(Kevin Garnett)
30 Years
Christchurch Botanic
Gardens.
ALL landscape
work done.
Maintenance, pruning,
tidy up, lawn work,
landscape planning
and planting etc.
Free Quotes
Phone 348 3482
House & Garden
Property services Ltd
Tree & hedge trimming
Gardening
Landscaping
Gutter cleaning
All aspects of
property maintenance
CALL us 03 260 4499
Select Services
‘we sell businesses’
Thinking of selling?
Looking to buy?
Clyth MacLeod,
NZ’s longest running
business brokerage,
is now represented in
Christchurch.
Email for a FREE copy
of our useful ‘Business
Sellers Guide’
Call now for a confidential chat.
Joanne Bush 021 177 6009
joanne@cmbusiness.co.nz
Licensed Salesperson REAA 2008
www.cmbusiness.co.nz
Trades & Services
GLAZING
TWISTY GLASS &
GLAZING LTD
• Mirrors • Pet Door Specialists
• Splashbacks • All Broken Windows
THE CAT DOOR MAN
Phone Cushla or Darren Twist
027 352 6225
Trades & Services
PAINTING
older painter
for older houses
50 years in trade
“All the skills”
GST FREE
Contact Jimmy Bell
0211221487
30 years + experience
Older house
restorations:
no problem!
Quotes: FREE!
Rates: Reasonable
Paint supplied at
trade price!
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Light industrial also
Roger Brott
Painter & Decorator
021-1966-311
ROOF
PAINTING 24/7
Rope & harness
a speciality,
no scaffolding
required,
30 years of
breathtaking
experience.
FREE QUOTES
20% OFF other
roof quotes
Exterior staining,
exterior painting,
water blasting.
Moss and mould
treatment $300.
Phone Kevin
027 561 4629
Trades & Services
rooF
painting
by Certified Tradesman
Book now
and receive
20% discount.
Rope and harness
a speciality.
No scaffolding
required.
30 years
experience.
Free quotes,
call Craig
021 060 2392
Trades & Services
AAA HANDYMAN
licensed carpenter
LBP, all property and
building maintenance,
repairs, bathroom/shower
installations, with free
quotes 03 387 0770 or 027
245 5226 ciey@xtra.co.nz
ARBORIST.
Qualified. COPPER
BEECH TREE
SERVICES. Tree
removal, pruning,
height reduction, hedge
trimming. shaping, tree
planting, firewood, .Free
Quotes. Contact Angus
Edwards 027 259 6741.
copperbeechtreeservices@
gmail.com
BENNETT & SONS
LTD
Qualified & licenced
builders. New homes, villa
restoration, extensions,
decks, weatherbord
repairs, t&g flooring.
Phone Sam 0274 969 362
or sambennet@live.com
BRICK & BLOCK
LAYING
all restoration work
and new work plus
foundations, ph 342 9340
or 021 853 033
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Your guide to our LOCAL & TRUSTED
Trades & Professional Services
To advertise: Phone 379 1100 or email star.class@starmedia.kiwi
DRIVEWAYS
Exposed Aggregate
Stamped Concrete Plain
Concrete Resurfacing
Things we offer...
Competitive/affordable pricing
Attention to detail
Professional service
free quotes/insurance scopes
Cell 0278 145 848
www.drivecrete.co.nz
landscaping
25 Years experience
• Landscape construction and
garden maintenance
• Residential & light commercial
• Garden makeovers
For a proFessional job call
ross legg 027 222 0388
email ross@revivelandscaping.co.nz
PLUMBER
NEED A PLUMBER?
• Father & son Plumbing Business with over
40 years experience.
• Bathroom alterations a specialty.
• Cylinder replacements.
• We do all small jobs.
Call us now for fast friendly service.
Get your problems sorted out
quick smart - on time!!
THOMSON PLUMBING
Previously Elite Plumbing Christchurch
Phone Eugene now
Phone 03 377 1280 | Mobile 021 898 380
TRADES
Advertise your
business & services
in Christchurch’s
best read &
largest circulation
newspaper
Delivered into over 93,000
Christchurch homes every week.
Ask us about our fantastic
cost affordable packages.
Phone: 03 379 1100 | www.star.kiwi
Excavations
• Driveways
• Car Parks
• Site Cleaning
• Demolition
• Farm Tracks
• Drain Cleaning
• Stump & Hedge
Removal
• Asphalt Concrete
Wide range
oF TruckS
For a Free Quote
on your next project
Phone Steve on
021 338 247
Painters and Decorators Ltd
Canterbury Owned and Operated
A husband and wife team
Specializing in:
• Roof Painting
• Interior/exterior
residential
• Small commercial
painting
Noel 027-411-3596
kemp.painters@gmail.com
kemp painters and decorators
SCRAP METAL
Dominion Trading Co Ltd
• Scrap metal buyers
• Canterbury owned & operated
• Top prices paid $$$
• Open Saturday morning
Open Mon-Fri 8am – 4.30pm Sat. 8.30am-12.30pm
www.happyscrappy.co.nz
03 343 9993 333 Blenheim Rd
WINDOW TINTING
tintawindow
advanced film solutions
99% uv block
fade protection
heat control
reduce glare
25 Years Experience
PAINTERS
privacy films
frosting designs
non-darkening films
Workmanship Guaranteed
Lifetime Warranties on Most Films
UV
block
• Tennis Courts &
Swimming Pools
• Chip Seal Driveways
• Diggers – 2 Ton
up to 20 Ton
• Excavators
• Bobcat & Drilling
• For Posthole &
Fence hole
Free
QuoTe
We offer
free quotes
Quality not
Quantity
Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts
03 365 3653 0800 368 468

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The Star Classifieds
Trades & Services
BOOKKEEPING AND
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
We offer a full range of services including:
GST & PAYE returns
Bookkeeping & Payroll
Business Administration
EOY Accounting
Back-office support
Credit Control
Working with Xero, MYOB,
hardcopy documents,
spreadsheets and more…
Free Discovery Call
Phone: 022 371 3606
Website: easybookkeeping.co.nz
Trades & Services
“I WILL TURN UP
WHEN I SAY I WILL”
Need a certified and reliable plumber for filtration
systems or hot water cylinder replacement?
Bathroom upgrades or refurbishments?
FREE CALL
TEXT
EMAIL
0508 H2O BOY
426 269
027 245 5100
Trades & Services
NICK@NICKJONESPLUMBING.CO.NZ
Trades & Services
HaNDY - DaN
General Handyman for
all your maintenance
requirements. I specialise
in fences and decking, also
do spouting cleans and
repairs and everyday home
maintenance. Complete
landscape packages, NO
JOB TO BIG OR SMALL
I can do it all, please
don’t hesitate to call me
on 022 600 7738 for a no
obligation free quote.
HaNDYMaN
Some jobs don’t need a
tradie, so why pay more?
Gardening, building,
electrical, plumbing. No
charge for quotes. Ph Dave
022 451 7314
HaNDYMaN
For gardening, fence
repairs & painting plus just
about anything else around
the home. Ph Len 0274
335 956
LaNDSCaPING
Paving, Lawns, Irrigation,
BUILDER QUaLIfIED ELECTRICIaN
50 yrs exp. Bathrooms, All types of domestic
Kitchens, Renovations, & commercial work
Repairs & Extensions
Decking, Fencing.
undertaken, new housing,
Free quotes. Discount for alterations, extensions,
Kanga & small digger
pensioners. Ph Mike 03 ranges, security lights,
services. Check out Squire
980 9771 or 027 2266 930 quick response, efficient
Landscaping on facebook.
BUILDER
service, free quotes,
FREE QUOTES. Ph
CaRPENTER
city -wide. No call out
Arthur 347-8796, 027
Licensed Building fee. M/S, 8-5. Call Pat
220-7014 Edwin 027 220-
Practitioner no. 100981. Barrett 03 359 2087/ 027 7154
All carpentry & building 7331384.
BT LaNDSCaPING
repairs & maintenance. ELECTRICIaN
General landscaping
Alterations & property A Prompt & reliable
services Free quotes. Ph
upgrades.Laundries / registered electrician
Ben 027 350 1963
bathroom / kitchens with 24 years experience
LaWN SCaRIfYING/
replaced. Specialising in for all residential and aERaTING
replacement of all rotten commercial work, new All lawn maintenance .
timber, fascia boards, housing and switch board Love Your Lawn. 021 211
window, windowsills etc. replacements. Phone 5911
John Sandford, ph 329
Chris 027 516 0669 ODD JOB SPECIaLIST
4616, mob 027 5189 598
ELECTRICIaN
Small jobs specialists.
johnsandford2@gmail.
A Prompt & reliable eg: drippy taps, sticky
com
registered electrician doors, locks, spouting/
BUILDER
with 24 years experience fence repairs Discount for
New builds, alterations,
for all residential and pensioners.
decks, fencing. 30 yrs in
commercial work, new Ph 390 1565 or 022 5275
the trade has given me
housing and switch board 668. Avail now.
ability to build to a high
replacements. Phone Chris PaINTING
standard. Free quotes. Ph
027 516 0669
Indoor / Outdoor, over 30
Brent 027 241 7471
yrs exp, same day quotes,
BUILDER
ELECTRICIaN (CERT) ph Steve 021 255 7968
Exp in all aspects of
building works, new
Prompt, quality. Call Jack PaINTING
builds, home renovations
027 206 0080
PLaSTERING
& extensions, property ELECTRICIaN
Free quotes. Int/ext &
repairs. Free quote. Ph Available, repairs and
roof painting Family run
Stuart 0274 661058 small jobs. Phone Brian
business, work guaranteed.
BUILDER
027 433 9548
Pensioner discounts. Ph
Specialising in window/ faST COMPUTER
Kerin or Paul 022 191
cladding repairs. All other REPaIRS
7877 or 379-1281. Website
repairs /alterations happily Helping locals since
www.swedekiwipainting.
completed. Ph Chris 027 1997.Work guaranteed.
co.nz
266 1837
Windows or Mac.
PaINTER,QUaLIfIED
CaRPET LaYING Computer Help 0800 349
local professional, Int /
Exp. Repairs, uplifting, 669
Ext,roofs,wallpaper, call
relaying, restretching. fENCING
or text Corban 027 846
Phone John on 0800 All types of fencing . Free
5035
003181, 027 240 7416 quotes. Ph Jim 022 137
PaINTING
jflattery@xtra.co.nz 1920
Int, Ext, Roofs and
Fencing . Phone John 027
224 2831
Re Roofing
Roof Repairs
Approved Age Concern provider
Over 30 years experience
Licensed Building Practitioner
N A BARRELL
ROOFING LTD
Ph: 0275 389 415
Email: nabroofing@xtra.co.nz
• Phone our local team 03 379 1100 • Email star.class@starmedia.kiwi
Trades & Services
PaINTER
Trade qualified. 20 yrs
exp. Int / Ext. Reasonable
rates. Ph Paul 0272 383
224 or 331 8133
PLaSTERER
Phone Finn for all your
interior plastering needs.
No job too small -
renovations, alterations,
holes & cracks. Free
quotes. I’ll beat any quote
by 10% .25 yrs exp. Canty
born. Ph 022 087 4351
PLaSTERING
Patching, painting. Call
Parklands Plastering
022 538 0959
PLUMBER
Do you need a reliable
plumber? Quality and
timely services. No job
too big or small. Phone
V Plumbing Ltd. 022 351
4125
PLUMBER.
Highly experienced
Plumber.Exceptional
service.Ready to help with
all your plumbing needs.
Call today! MJ Plumbing
Ltd 021 109 2397
PRESSURE WaSHING.
Are you wanting your
property tidied up before
Christmas at a reasonable
price? Contact me on
on 021 293 0183 or
nb.blasting@gmail.com
for affordable Pressure
Washing Services!
REMOVaLS
Small furniture removals,
have own van, can fit
various types of whiteware
appliances, some furn,
bedding, boxes etc, honest
& reliable, any area
considered, also rubbish
removals, scrap & old
cars in going order &
motorbikes. ph Chch 022
434 6047 or 027 380 4934
ROOfING
All Roof repairs, Roof
painting, moss treatments,
Gutter cleaning 10 + yrs
exp, free quotes 24 / 7, Ph
027 516 6609
ROTaRY HOEING
Vege Gardens. Ph Dave
382 5779 / 027 673 0495
RUBBISH REMOVaL
Furniture Deliveries
Van, Trailer Rubbish
Removal.Phone Gary 342-
8950, 021 529 022
SPOUTING CLEaNING
SPECIaLIST
Entire spouting system
cleared. Single or 2 storey.
Jo 021 164 0365
SPOUTING CLEaNING
Spouting Unblocked,
Cleaned Out and Flushed
Out, Call Trevor 332 8949
or 021 043 2034
Trades & Services
SPOUTING
Select Spouting
The PVC specialist.
Repairs & replacement. Ph
022 197 2351
STUMP GRINDING
Best price guarantee Tony
0275 588 895
TILING
Floor & walls. Kitchen &
splashback specialist. No
job too small.35 yrs exp.
Free quotes Ph 027 483
3887
TILER
All aspects of tiling.
22 years experience.
Respectful rates. Ph 022
191 7678 Paul.
TREE SERVICES
Free quotes 20+ yrs exp.
Tree, hedge or shrub
- reduction, shaped or
removed. Ph/text Paul
The Branch Manager
0274314720
TREE SERVICES
Pensioner discounts.
Tree & hedge reduction.
Professional advice.
Stump grinding and
branches chipped. Txt or
ring Andrew on 027 20 44
949
TREE SERVICES.
Trimming, shaping,
reductions, removals &
stump grinding. Call Dan,
Gareden City Stumps 027
802 2594
TREE SERVICES
Specialist Tree Pruning
& Shaping. Also Hedge
Trimming & Garden tidyups.
Ph Hugh, “The Little
Green Groomer”. 021
275 5445
TREE SERVICES
Hedges, shrubs, tree
trimming & rubbish
removal. Phone for free
quotes 022 540 4900
Tuition
COMPUTER LESSONS
avail for computer, IPad,
or Mobile. Please contact
Jobee 027 290 9246 www.
computertutor.nz
COMPUTER LESSONS
avail for computer, IPad,
or Mobile. Please contact
Jobee 027 290 9246 www.
computertutor.nz
Wanted To Buy
ALWAYS
BUYING
Estates, China,
Antiques, Art, Royal
Albert, Royal Doulton
etc. Best Prices,
Free Appraisal. Call
Rob at 349-4229 or
027 299 7232
academyantiques.co.nz
Wanted To Buy
WANTED
SLEEPOUTS
Sleepouts Galore
Buyers and sellers of
relocatable buildings
11 Brixton Street, Hornby
Phone: 349 9633
STEVE PURCELL
ANTIQUES
BUYING
NOW
Gold jewellery,
watches, coins,
medals, scrap
gold, sterling
silver, pewter,
original paintings,
modern art.
351 9139
stevepurcellantiques.com
AAA Buying good quality
furniture, beds, stoves,
fridge freezers, house
lots .Gold jewellery
& antiques. Same day
service. Selwyn Dealers.
Phone 980 5812 or 027
313 8156
A+ ALL whiteware
wanted. Same day
service, cash paid for
freezes, fridges, washing
machines, ovens. Also
buying furniture & h/
hold effects.Anything
considered. Ph Dave 960-
8440, 027 66 22 116
A1 Albums, old photo’s,
postcards, coins, gold,
bank notes, badges,
medals, jewellery,
watches, china, crystal,
books, furs, vintage
clothing, paintings,
furniture, estates &
downsizing. Etcetera
Antiques, 194 Edgeware
Rd 385 5117
A+ Household effects,
fridges, freezers,
washing machines,
ovens. Good cash paid.
Ph Paul 022 0891 671
A+ Household effects,
fridges, freezers, washing
machines, ovens. Good
cash paid. Ph Paul 022
0891 671
A records and Hi-Fi
gear wanted. Pennylane
Sydenham. 7 days. Ph
366-3278
MILITARIA Any
country, firearms,
uniforms, badges, medals,
memoribilia, WW2 or
earlier ph 338-9931
TOOLS, Garden garage,
saw benches, Lathes. Cash
buyer Phone 355-2045
Vehicles Wanted
Public Notices
BECK FAMILY REUNION 1 ST & 2 ND JAN 2023
Descendants of John & Elizabeth and Joseph &
Janet who came to NZ from Scotland in the 1800's
Registrations close soon
Find us on Facebook: Beck Family Reunion NZ 2023
or email beckreunion.hartwood@gmail.com
STAMP AND
POSTCARD FAIR
The Philatelic Centre
67 Mandeville Street,
Riccarton
Saturday 3rd December
9am-12pm
Sellers tables available
Phone 027 6354 957
Senior
Citizens Outings
with Travel 88 Ltd. &
Companion Driving Service Ltd.
Due to a cancellation we have one seat
available on our Milford Sound - Te Anau
- Catlins tour commencing Sun Dec 4 - 4
nights/5days.
Our price of $1992.00 includes all D. B. & B. -
Milford Boat Cruise with lunch - own room (no
sharing) - tour assistant to assist with luggage if
required - free home pick-up & drop-off.
PHONE PETER ON 0800 453 873 fOR
fURTHER INfO OR bOOkINgs.
We are now taking bookings for our popular
Central Otago Autumn Leaves Tour in April.
COMPANION DRIVING SERVICE LTD
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GOOD!
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CAR REMOVALS
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CARS, VANS, UTES & 4X4 WANTED
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We use world class vehicle depollution systems
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Situations Vacant
2536457
WE ARE LOOKING
FOR FACTORY
SUPERSTARS.
Is production your thing?
We have a variety of roles in
and around Christchurch.
Paying above minimum.
Some immediate starts.
Students, earn money over
Christmas. .Interviews
in Chch. Ph Daphne on
03 313 6180 or 027 327
0656 or email daphne@
superiorpersonnel.co.nz
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The Star Classifieds
Situations Vacant
Creating Landscapes in
the Canterbury region
SINCE 1987
Over 35 years in the industry
We are looking for
Truck Drivers class 4
• Someone with Excavator skills including reading plans, site set outs and levels. At
least 3 years experience
• Class 4 Truck Driver to be part of our expanding team! We require someone who can
offer experience in a Class 4 Tipper Truck and has some experience in a Landscape
role or similar field of works. The work will involve driving predominantly, but also
some physical site work also.
What is required for the role:
• Proven experience in excavation operations.
• Proven experience in driving a tipper truck (Class 4 and 2 preferably)
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• The ability to work in a team environment
• The ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and all other aspects of quality control
• A conscientious, proactive approach towards health and safety and good up to date
knowledge of safety practices
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test/alcohol test
• A good level of physical fitness and willingness to work onsite as well as drive
• Class 2 or 4 License and WTR would be beneficial
We can offer you:
• The opportunity to work on a variety of projects and jobs, domestic and commercial
• A competitive remuneration package with ongoing career progression
• An energetic, professional team environment in an established family owned
company
Sound like something you want to be a part of? Apply now!
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency
Thursday December 1 2022 The Star 37
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information and entertainment through our various regional and city
publications including the Ashburton Courier, The Star (Christchurch) and
the Otago Daily Times.
The successful candidate will have:
• Excellent writing ability
• A high degree of initiative
• The ability to work autonomously, juggle multiple tasks and meet regular
deadlines
• A full NZ driver’s licence
• Photography, video and website skills are desirable.
• Relevant journalism qualification (or equivalent experience) would be a
distinct advantage
What we offer
• A great team environment and an opportunity to grow your
journalism skills
• Enjoy being part of a small, dedicated team.
• Employee wellbeing benefits including medical insurance and EAP
A copy of the full position description can be found at
alliedpress.co.nz/employment. Informal inquiries are welcomed and should
be directed to:
Daniel Tobin (Bureau Chief) daniel.tobin@ashburtoncourier.co.nz
If you think this role is for you, please prepare a covering letter and CV
and apply via SEEK.
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P: 03 349 2929 | M: 027 559 9966
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here’s how we can help grow yours too!
Deliver your mailers to your
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SUPERVISORS wanted across the south island
To be a supervisor you will need:
• A suitable van, mobile phone and computer with internet access
• Ability to handle deliveries of large quantities each week
• Ability to manage your own team of deliverers
DELIVERERS wanted across the south island
To be a deliverer you will need:
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*You must be 11 years or older for this position
Contact Mark Kelly South Island Distribution Manager
P: 029 983 2293 | E: mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz

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To add a listing, contact
Jo Fuller 03 379 7100 or
027 458 8590
jo.fuller@starmedia.kiwi
www.star.kiwi/whatson
CLUB OPEN DAILY FROM 8AM
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ENTRY $10
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$25 PER PERSON
Incl one comp glass of beer or wine
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featuring
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richmondclub.nz

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WHAT'S ON
CHRISTCHURCH
GIG GUIDE
Thursday 1 to Wednesday 6 December 2022
12 BAR, 342 St Asaph St: Thursday
7.30pm - Blues Professor. Friday 7pm -
Depths & Plague of the Fallen with No
Life; Amanaki & Treachery, ticketed.
Saturday 8pm - Witchcult EP release feat.
From Moose Mountain; Tentripper;
Beartrap, ticketed. Wednesday 5pm -
Kalyna Rakel & Dan Gurman.
A ROLLING STONE, 579 Colombo
St: Thursday 8pm – Braggins and
Wardrop and Dunne, Live in Concert,
official CD launch, free entry. Friday 8pm
– NZ’s biggest celebration of femalefronted
bands – Leading Ladies – feat
Spektrum, The Chasers, Aura, The
Convincers, Fabulous Blue Beats, tickets
$10+BF cosmicticketing.co.nz or $15 door
sales. Saturday 8pm – NZ’s biggest
celebration of female fronted-bands –
Leading Ladies – feat Joela, Sophia
Ambrose, Passenger, Soul Star Tribe Belly
Dancers, Black Wired, Moonflower, and
The Deadlights, tickets $10+BF
cosmicticketing.co.nz or $15 door sales.
Sunday 2pm – Gorgeous four-part vocal
harmonies and sounds of the 60’s and 70’s
with Doubtful Sounds, free; 5.30pm –
Laid back classics and originals from Ruby
Fusion, with tea-time $15 fish & chip
special 5-7pm, free. Monday 7pm –
Believe It or Not Quiz Night, free.
Wednesday 7.30pm – Cathedral Grammar
School Rock Bands Performance Night, all
welcome, free entry. Monday 7pm –
Believe It or Not Quiz, free.
BLACK PEARL TAVERN, 9
Humphreys Dr: Friday 8.30pm -
Karaoke.
BOO'S, Level 1, 98 Victoria St:
Thursday 7pm - Ben Hurley Comedy
Show #1, ticketed; 9.30pm - Maria Flores
Duo. Friday 7pm - Ben Hurley Comedy
Show #2, ticketed; 9.30pm - Mirrors.
Saturday 8pm - Luca Joass; 10.30pm - In
the City.
BRIDIE'S BAR, 401 Worcester St:
Thursday 7pm - Believe It or Not Quiz.
Saturday 3pm - Titanic. Sunday 3pm -
Housie-Bingo.
CHCH CASINO, 30 Victoria St:
Thursday 7pm - The Laugh Club;
10.15pm - Absolut. Friday 7pm - Reckless;
10.15pm - Single Malt Whiskey. Saturday
7pm - Acoustic Solution; 10.15pm -
Cantora.
Iconic comedian BEN HURLEY
teams up with LOGAN KITNEY
for two Christmas Shows at Boo's
this weekend.
Jump online for more info and tickets
www.facebook.com/theboosbar/events
CHCH FOLK MUSIC CLUB, Irish
Society Hall, 29 Domain Tce: Sunday
7.30pm - Kilmarnock Edition.
CHCH TOWN HALL, Kilmore St:
Friday 8pm - Showtime Australia presents
Dancing Queen - A Tribute to ABBA,
tickets at ticketek.
FAT EDDIES, 76 Hereford St:
Thursday 7.30pm - Live Band Karaoke;
11pm - Daimond Blue. Friday 7pm - Nick
Pitts Trio; 8pm - Duval Experience;
11.30pm - VOXY. Saturday 7pm - Lee
Martin; 8pm - Mr Speaker; 11.30pm -
Chilton House. Sunday 2.30pm - Steph
McEwin 'Lady Sings the Blue'; 7pm -
Lorne Joblin.
HORNBY CLUB, 17 Carmen Rd:
Friday 7pm - Jo's Karaoke. Saturday 7pm -
Rockabella. Sunday 3pm - SandBar.
ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL, Gloucester
St: Monday 19th Dec, 8pm - Running in
the Shadows Tribute to Fleetwood Mac,
tickets at ticketek.co.nz.
KAIAPOI CLUB, 113 Raven Quay:
Sunday 11th Dec, 1.30pm - Country
Showcase feat. Allan Barron; Ross Arthur;
Bryan Harbrow; Dennis Berghan, $10
entry.
MICKY FINN'S, 85a Hereford St:
Thursday - Keenan's Revenge. Friday
10.30pm - Ctrl Alt Rock. Saturday
10.30pm - Flat City Brotherhood.
RICHMOND CLUB, 'The Borough',
75 London St: Friday 7pm - The
Meaniez. Saturday 7pm - Single Malt
Whisky. Sunday 3pm - Natalie Elms.
SHARKEY'S BAR, 96 Hoon Hay Rd:
Friday 8pm - Karaoke with Jayson.
Saturday 7pm - Jayson followed by
Karaoke. Sunday 4pm - Open Mic.
TEMP'S BAR, 21 Goulding Ave:
Saturday 8.30pm - Titanic.
THE BOG, 50 Victoria St: Thursday
7pm - Quiz. Friday 6pm - Jack Bubbs;
10pm - Keenan's Revenge. Saturday 7pm -
Phil Doublet; 11pm - Diamond Blue.
Sunday 4pm - Willie & friends. Tuesday
7.30pm - The Jameson's Irish Band.
THE EMBANKMENT, 181 Ferry Rd:
Friday 7.30pm - Open Mic. Wednesday
9pm - Titanic.
THE MILLER BAR, 308 Lincoln Rd:
Friday 9.30pm - Doubtfire. Saturday
9.30pm - Girl from Mars. Sunday 6pm -
Lance Kiwi Karaoke. Tuesday 7pm - Quiz.
Wednesday 7.30pm - Lance Kiwi Karaoke.
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30
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Thursday December 1 2022 The Star 41
CONTEMPORARY LIVING
Two unique villages, the same Ryman experience
RYMAN NORTHWOOD VILLAGE
20 Radcliffe Road, Northwood, 0800 685 122
KEVIN HICKMAN VILLAGE
25 Steadman Road, Riccarton Park, 342 4755

42 The Star Thursday December 1 2022
RYMAN NORTHWOOD VILLAGE
NEW VILLAGE IN POPULAR NORTHWOOD
Ryman’s newest retirement village will be conveniently
located on the corner of Radcliffe and Main North
Roads. Across the road from Northwood Supa Centre
and with easy access to the new Northern Motorway,
the location lends itself to an easy lifestyle.
VIEW PLANS TODAY
Apartments and townhouses are selling now. Designed
to maximise space and natural light, these two and
three-bedroom homes will feature designer kitchens
and fully tiled bathrooms. Outdoor entertaining will
be a breeze with private patio or balcony options.
Priced from $795,000
To view plans phone Glynnis on 0800 685 122.
All images are artist’s impressions
RYMAN NORTHWOOD
RETIREMENT VILLAGE
20 Radcliffe Road, Northwood
rymanhealthcare.co.nz

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KEVIN HICKMAN VILLAGE
Artist’s impression
CONVENIENCE MEETS TRANQUILITY
Kevin Hickman Village will be a modern village set in
picture-perfect surroundings. Nestled alongside Riccarton
Racecourse, the village overlooks the racecourse, a feature
pond and lush manicured gardens. So, even if racing isn’t
your thing, the tranquil setting surely will be.
APARTMENTS AVAILABLE NOW
Our recently completed apartments have been designed
to maximise space and include full-height windows, modern
kitchens and fully tiled bathrooms as well as private patios
or balconies. View our showhome today and see the quality
fixtures and fittings for yourself.
Apartments are priced from $605,000
To book an appointment phone Wendy on 342 4755.
KEVIN HICKMAN
RETIREMENT VILLAGE
25 Steadman Road, Riccarton Park
rymanhealthcare.co.nz

44 The Star Thursday December 1 2022
WHAT IS THE
MEASURE OF
A FULL LIFE?
At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life
is one that gets richer with age. A life where
you can appreciate the little things.
Rediscover lost passions and plunge headfirst
into new ones. Surround yourself with new
people, old friends and close family. Live with
opportunities and experiences at your doorstep.
That’s why we’re creating communities that
challenge the expectations of ageing, while
bringing joy and meaning to every moment.
KERI
Ryman Resident
rymanhealthcare.co.nz