Southern View: February 23, 2023

Thursday February 23 2023 5
A kids day out for
the whole family
FUN:
CELEBRATE THE small people
in your life at Te Rā O Ngā
Tamariki – Children’s Day, a
free community event in New
Brighton early next month.
City council community
recreation advisor Shanelle
Temaru-Ilalio said mini jeep
rides, bumper boats, pony rides,
bouncy castles, and stage performances
are among the free
entertainment on offer.
“What a great way to spend a
special day out making memories
with the kids,” Temaru-Ilalio said.
The Christchurch event is just
one of many being held around
the country on Sunday, March 5
to celebrate children.
“It’s all about putting our
tamariki first and making sure
they know how special they are,
not just to their immediate families,
but the whole community,”
said Temaru-Ilalio.
“The activities and entertainment
are free, and kids will have
plenty of opportunities to try
something new and fun, alongside
their favourite grown-ups.”
People are encouraged to bring
picnics and make a day of it.
“There will be . . . some food
and drink vendors on site too,”
said Temaru-Ilalio.
Community groups will
be hosting family-focused
information stands and
demonstrations throughout the
day as well.
• Children’s Day is being
held at the Green Space,
on the corner of 152 New
Brighton Rd and Locksley
Ave, on March 5 from
11am-3pm. To get to the
event, take the No. 7 Metro
bus along New Brighton
Rd. Free parking, bike and
scooter stands will be
available on site.
Test your driving skills with mini jeeps, just one of the
activities planned for Te Rā O Ngā Tamariki – Children’s Day.
PHOTOS: NEWSLINE
Weightlifter turns ‘love
for sport into a career’
•From page 1
Dixon-Searle was selected
to represent New Zealand at
the international showdown
after finishing third in the
80kg division at the 2022
New Zealand Strongest Man
competition in Hamilton.
“As one of the only 10 Kiwis
to qualify for the international
competition, I’m proud to hold
the runner-up title for New
Zealand,” he said.
Dixon-Searle’s academic
journey has been equally
impressive.
“As well as being an athlete
and a personal trainer at F45,
I’m currently working towards
my level 6 diploma in human
performance at the New
Zealand Institute of Sport.
“I started at NZIS in 2020
to get the support I needed to
meet literacy and numeracy
standards, and turn my love for
sport into a career.
“I’m grateful to NZIS for
supporting my education
journey and sponsoring me to
compete internationally.
“I want to continue to
compete on the world stage to
show other young weightlifters
that they too can win a world
title.”
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