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Jonty takes TRYathlon
splash and dash in his stride
• By Heidi Slade
JONTY SMOLENSKI might
have an untreatable, rare
genetic disorder – but it hasn’t
stopped him from completing a
TRYathlon.
The 10-year-old recently
took part in the Weet-Bix Kids
TRYathlon splash and dash
event, supported by ‘buddy’
Liam Pasfield, 20, at Jellie Park
Recreation and Sport Centre.
Jonty’s life began with
a 96-day stint in neonatal
intensive care, with his first
surgery at only 10-weeks-old.
He was later diagnosed with
trichothiodystrophy and is the
only New Zealander with the
genetic disorder.
•Turn to page 5
CHAMP: Liam Pasfield supported Jonty during the race, while mum Maree Smolenski was on hand before and after
the event.
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Rock riffle to help movement of fish
A NATURALISED rock riffle
being installed in the Ōtākaro-
Avon River near Mona Vale
Homestead will help native and
sport fish easily move to and
from the river’s upper catchment.
The rock riffle has been
specifically designed for New
Zealand’s fish species and will be
similar to those seen in nature.
A naturalised rock riffle
is a long ramp with a gentle
gradient. Rocks are strategically
placed to allow for a wide
range of flow conditions to
cater to the variety of weak and
strong swimming fish species.
Larger emergent boulders are
also placed in the waterway in
clusters to create resting places
for fish and spawning habitat for
invertebrates.
It will be installed over the
existing weir. Work began last
month and is expected to take
six months to complete.
Said city council spokesman
Gavin Hutchison: “Barriers to
movement in waterways have
been identified as a significant
threat to both native and sports
fish in New Zealand.”
More than 76 per cent of
New Zealand’s living native
freshwater fish are classified
as threatened with or at risk
of extinction, Department of
Conservation figures show.
“The remediation of this
weir will allow access to
approximately 9km of waterway
upstream of the weir and
increase migration, diversity
and abundance of ika in the
upper river’s catchment,” said
Hutchison.
“Limited passage of brown
trout occurs at this weir but
likely not full passage. In
addition, the weir is a barrier to
many of our native ika (fish) who
are poor swimmers, in particular
inanga (whitebait), bluegill bully
and lamprey, which all have
conservation status.
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“The native fish are unable
to swim or jump through the
barrier and that’s why we find
very few native species in the
waterways upstream.”
More than half of New
Zealand’s native fish species
travel back and forth from
freshwater to the sea to complete
their life cycle. The new rock
riffle will enable easy access to
upstream waterways.
It will be similar to a rock riffle
previously installed near the
Antigua Boatsheds.
The history of the Mona Vale
weir dates back to the 1860s
when the Deans family leased
six acres of their land adjoining
the Avon River loop (including
water rights) to William Derisley
Wood for the construction of a
flour mill.
In November 1860 Wood
called for tenders from ditchers
and excavators to cut the
mill race across the river, and
construction began around
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February 1861.
In order for the mill race
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Thursday March 9 2023
Young band flying high after
• By Darryl Baser
YOUNG BAND Zephyr are
on cloud nine after playing to
thousands of people at Selwyn
Sounds.
The members are all in year
13, with drummer Mya Cawood,
17, at Avonside Girls’ High,
guitarist Reuben Anderson, 17,
at Christchurch Boys’ High, and
bassist Scarlett Robson, 17, and
singer Cleo Cavell, 16, both at
Christchurch Girls’ High.
Cawood said playing to
between 4000 and 5000 people
was “bloody brilliant.”
“We played well as a band
and met a lot of amazing
people – Dave Dobbyn, Mi-Sex,
Greg Johnson, he was a bit of a
favourite, he was a really nice
man. Sometimes I pinched
myself and thought: ‘What are
we doing here?’
“It was such an amazing
opportunity, really.”
Cawood had a great time in
the band’s engine room, keeping
her mates in time from her
throne on the drums.
“We played perfectly,
everything went as planned, it
was a really good experience
being here. All thanks to David
Parlane.”
The band was chosen to open
the day-long Selwyn Sounds
music festival at Lincoln Domain
on Saturday by promoter and
festival director David Parlane.
Cawood said it was an exciting
experience.
“It really does amp you
up playing to a bigger crowd,
gets you really excited, it is so
good.”
Said Anderson: “It went about
as well as it could have, we all
played really well, I’m proud of
the rest of the band.
“We’re really thankful to him,
we really appreciate it.”
Robson said playing in front
of a big crowd was a big step
forward for the band.
“The energy is completely
different, it was full on – so
much fun.”
They estimated 4000 to 5000
GIG: Playing
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big crowd
at Selwyn
Sounds was
an “amazing
opportunity”
for the young
musicians.
BEAT:
Drummer
Mya Cawood
kept her band
mates in time
during the set.
people when they went on stage
at 10.50am.
“It was about 10 times bigger
than the biggest crowd we
played to when we played at
the Rockquest finals last year,”
Anderson said.
When 80s band Blam Blam
Blam took the stage after
Zephyr’s set, they mingled with
the crowd and received many
positive comments.
Said Robson: “When we were
playing, we got some good claps
and ‘whoops’ and what not.
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big festival
Jonty’s big effort leaves
mum ‘close to tears’
SOLO: Guitarist Reuben Anderson said the band received
many positive comments from the crowd.
Then afterwards, when we
went out into the crowds, people
stopped us and gave us really nice
compliments. That was really
nice to hear.”
They agreed playing on the
same stage at Sir Dave Dobbyn,
Gin Wigmore, Stellar*, Greg
Johnson, and Hoodoo Gurus
was the definite highlight of their
career to date.
The band plays at The Bower
in North New Brighton each
Sunday as part of a three-month
residency.
Playing at Selwyn Sounds and
at The Bower every weekend will
help their career.
Said Anderson: “I think it’ll
really help us get out into the
local music scene.
“A lot of people who watched
us were from Christchurch and
the surrounding area. I think
it’ll really help our publicity. As
Scarlett said, so many people
came up to us afterwards and
said how much they enjoyed our
set.
“We had a lot of people say
they’re going to come to our next
gig and they’re going to look out
for us. It is really encouraging to
hear that people are digging the
sort of music we’re playing.”
Zephyr played some Led
Zeppelin and Blondie covers, as
well as their own originals during
the 40-minute set at Lincoln.
•Zephyr will be playing
at The Bower beer garden
from 1pm on Sunday.
•From page 1
Jonty has developmental
delays, meaning he takes
longer to reach developmental
milestones. He also has vision
and hearing impairments.
A peg feeding tube is used
nightly for Jonty to ensure he
gets his daily oral intake of pureed
food to improve his growth.
Jonty is an incredibly social
and outgoing, said mum Maree
Smolenski. “Anybody that meets
him can’t help but love his infectious
smile and giggle,” she said.
It was wonderful to see him
take part in the triathlon, Smolenski
said. “The whole experience
of having him there, doing
it alongside his brother and sister
and Liam, was amazing.”
Smolenski and her husband
Sam were registering their
other two children, Ruby, 8, and
Lachie, 12, into the TRYathlon
when they decided to enter Jonty
as well.
The organisers advised Jonty’s
parents to enter him in the
splash and dash category.
On the day, Smolenski was
given a ‘helper’ T-shirt by
Weet-Bix, so she could be on
the course with Jonty and Liam
should they need any help.
‘’We were so supported by
Weet-Bix,’’ she said. “I was close
to tears at the finish line.’’
WELL DONE: Jonty
received his medal from
Crusaders George Bower
(left) and Sevu Reece.
Liam and Jonty met five years
ago at the Special Children’s
Christmas Party, where Liam
performed as Superman. The
pair have developed a special
bond, with Liam attending all
of Jonty’s birthday celebrations
since.
Bridget Pasfield, Liam’s mum,
contacted the Smolenskis before
the TRYathlon and suggested
Liam act as Jonty’s support
person in the event.
“Liam came out of his comfort
zone to support Jonty,” Pasfield
said.
Jonty’s family have made it
their mission to ensure he has as
full a life as possible, by involving
him in the community.
He regularly visits the sensory
room at Pioneer Recreation Centre
and does Jolt dance classes,
and Riding for the Disabled, one
of his favourite activities.
Smolenski wanted Jonty’s
involvement in the TRYathlon
to give assurance and
encouragement to other families.
“Nothing is impossible, you
will be supported,” she said.
‘’These kids get so much
joy from being part of the
community like that.’’
Smolenski said giving other
parents the confidence to try
new things with their children is
a part of why they engage Jonty
with the community.
“(I want to) encourage other
parents to take up the challenge.
“It’s not always easy. We have
days when we are really bought
down to earth,’’ she said.
But seeing the joy her son gets
from being in his community
makes the hard yards even more
worth it, she said.
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OurJontysJourney/
• Heidi Slade is a Public Interest
Journalism Fund cadet reporter
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Gary’s commitment to breathwork
sees him acknowledged by peers
IF YOU had asked a young Gary
Syme what he had imagined
for his retirement, he would
not have pictured receiving
a national award honouring
his services to the respiratory
community.
Gary received an award in
the Asthma and Respiratory
Foundation’s respiratory achievers’
awards for his community
service to those with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disorder.
As well as working on his own
fitness, he began to share the
benefits of exercise by volunteering
to run a community exercise
group for people with COPD in
Bishopdale.
Gary was diagnosed with
COPD himself five years ago,
which marked a new chapter in
his life.
“It was a surprise diagnosis,
although my father had experienced
similar issues later in
his life. My GP sent me along to
the eight-week breathing programme
run by the Canterbury
Clinical Network and that was
what got me started on my journey,”
he said.
Having not been particularly
physically active previously, the
course opened his eyes to the
benefits of exercise in managing
his condition and getting more
out of life.
Said Gary: “COPD can make
you very tired and exercise
combats that tiredness. If you
do nothing, it makes it so much
worse physically and you can fall
into a deep, dark hole mentally.
But if you push through that
malaise barrier, you feel so much
better.”
The group he is involved
with in Bishopdale started with
five people, before Covid and
lockdowns arrived and it was
disbanded.
Said Gary: “We got funding
to restart it in 2020 and it began
to grow. The group now has 20
to 25 regular participants and is
now self-sufficient after losing
funding last year.”
The group participants
collectively nominated Gary
for the COPD category of
the respiratory awards. They
credit its ongoing success to his
welcoming, friendly attitude and
dedication to running varied,
fun sessions.
In return, the group gives him
a lot of enjoyment, as well as a
something to keep him busy in
his retirement.
“It has become my passion.
I’ve enjoyed researching how to
make the group as beneficial as
possible. It’s become a well-being
group; we do brain games, hand
exercises, yoga, anything that
improves overall health.”
The group also attracts people
who don’t have COPD but want
to exercise in a non-judgemental
space.
“I want it to be open to everyone,”
said Gary.
HONOURED: Group exercise
facilitator Gary Syme has
received a national award
for his services to those
with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disorder.
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Thursday March 9 2023
CGHS, Riccarton claim titles
at volleyball championships
• By Jaime Cunningham
CHRISTCHURCH Girls’
and Riccarton high schools
both took out division 1 titles
at the mainland volleyball
championships over the
weekend.
CGHS won the girls’ division
1 grade for the first time in a
four-set final against rivals St
Margaret’s College (25-18, 25-23,
23-25, 27-25) on Sunday, while
last year’s champions Burnside
High finished third.
CGHS coach Mark Norton
said his team had an unsettled
build-up to the tournament after
losing three key players who
graduated last year.
“However, this has demanded
that we focus hard and train
with intensity when we are in the
volleyball gym.
“[Sunday’s] final was extremely
close, but everyone in the team
played well in their own role
and we were very well led by
captain Angela Reupena.”
Norton said the team are
beginning to understand what
is required to play at a high
level and, as a result, have made
considerable progress this year.
In the boys’ top division,
Riccarton High beat Waimea
College 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-23)
to win their first mainland title
since 2016.
Riccarton dropped just two
sets throughout the tournament.
They won all their matches on
Friday and were particularly
dominant on Saturday, winning
all four matches in three sets.
Burnside’s senior A boys’ side
came back from losing their
first two sets in the third-place
play-off to win the match 3-2
(12-25, 22-25, 25-12, 25-18, 16-14)
against King’s High School from
Dunedin.
Last year’s division 1 winners
Cashmere High struggled to gain
momentum after losing their first
two matches. They only managed
to finish eighth after losing their
seventh-place play-off against
Christ’s College.
Seventy-seven teams from
across the South Island played
at Pioneer Stadium, Wharenui
Stadium, Cowles Stadium, the
Selwyn Sports Centre and at
CGHS on Friday and Saturday.
They will now switch their
focus to the Canterbury senior
secondary school championships
WINNERS: Christchurch
Girls’ High’s senior A team
won the division 1 title at
the mainland volleyball
championships for the first
time in the school’s history.
from March 17-19, which, along
with Monday night games, will
determine each team’s seeding
for the New Zealand secondary
school championships on March
27-31.
Mainland volleyball
championships table
•Division 1 girls
1. CGHS
2. St. Margaret’s College
3. Burnside High School
4. Nelson College for Girls
5. St Andrew’s College
6. Nayland College
7. Lincoln High School
8. Cashmere High School
9. Otago Girls’ High
10. Columba College
11. Waimea College
12. Riccarton High
•Division 1 boys’:
1. Riccarton High School
2. Waimea College
3. Burnside High School
4. King’s High School
5. Shirley Boys’ High
6. Nelson College
7. Christ’s College
8. Cashmere High School
9. John McGlashan
College
10. Nayland College
11. Te Kura Kaupapa
Māori O Te Whānau Tahi
12. Middleton Grange
•More sport, page 12
TITLE: Riccarton High won
the boys’ top grade for the
first time since 2016.
Dan Rosewarne
Labour list MP
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The Oamaru Multisport Club
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40sec, while Charlotte Chiles
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secondary schools Challenge
Wānaka last month.
Rangi Ruru’s Finella
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athletes. Sophie Lampe (STAC)
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An unparalleled lifestyle in magical Moncks Bay
242 Main Great Road, Proportions. Redcliffs - “As-Is, Where-Is”
Auction: Excellent Thursday, Value! 14 March 2019 Unless Sold Prior
4 bedrooms Let's talk | 2 bathrooms about this recently | 3 living renovated rooms | 1 office/study | 2 car-garage | 2 off-street parks | Listing Number SM0166
property located at 4 Monterey Place in
Treasured Parklands, by two where generations growing families and offering and buyers Moncks Bay incorporating from Shag Rock
a truly once looking in for a lifetime a fresh start opportunity, will find everything this and right along the Pegasus Bay coastline.
tantalizing they home need in upon one place. a 2853m2 section This property can potentially be subdivided
which furthers your options and adds
enjoys an This overwhelming impressive property tranquil has setting four and spacious
is presented bedrooms, to the two market living on areas, an uninsured and a double another element of interest for buyers.
“as-is, where-is” internal access basis. garage, providing plenty of Ensconced in a private lane that sits across
Situated
room
in the
for a
tightly
family
held
to spread
locale
their
of
wings.
magical from the waterfront, this property is also
Moncks Bay, The this kitchen property has makes been given a memorable a stunning positioned to enjoy the area’s celebrated
first impression upgrade, and making was it constructed the perfect in space the for microclimate and is located within easy reach
1960s but culinary has creations naturally and received entertaining extensive guests. of the beaches, boating facilities, Barnett
modern With enhancements a generous including 216sqm floor a Bruce plan, the Park and the amenities in both Redcliffs and
Banbury property architectural has a renovation great layout, in allowing 2004. family Sumner.
Resort-style members serenity to have is their provided own space by the without With floors needing repiling and being sold
colourful feeling Clivias cramped. as well The as the master established bedroom uninsured, is deemed uneconomical to repair,
particularly impressive, complete with an
greenery
ensuite
and palms
and walk-in
trees
wardrobe.
that border the this unique “as-is, where-is” opportunity is a
swimming and spa pool, with the outstanding real game changer with the feel good factor
views and The majestic west-facing cliff face outdoor backdrop area is only just and as is guaranteed to attract attention. Your
escalating impressive, the property’s with great visual options appeal. for entertaining earliest viewing is advised.
guests. The 743sqm established site provides
Spacious ample living space areas for young are ones complemented Open Homes: Wednesdays, Saturdays
and pets to run
by the amok. sizeable The Kwila double deck, internal water access feature and Sundays 1:00pm - 1:45pm.
garage
and idyllic also features alfresco rear surroundings access, making storage which and
See Auction you at the open homes or for a private Caleb Griffioen
have previously clean-ups hosted a breeze. a wedding and could viewing
Thursday
or for
16th
more
March
information
2023
contact
Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008
continue So, to if be you're the ready scene to of take many the memorable
Alison Carter of Harcourts Grenadier
plunge and make from 10:00am (unless sold prior)
Harcourts Parklands
occasions.
Ferrymead/Sumner (Licensed Agent REAA
4 Monterey Place your new home, be sure to Gold Auction Rooms,
027 637 0231
Skylights, reach the out. superb use of timber, a
2008) on 384 7950 or mobile 0274 318 960.
471 Papanui Road
caleb@harcourts.co.nz
contemporary colour scheme and the
magnificent stone fireplaces create an
incredibly inviting ambience indoors where
you’ll find four double bedrooms, two
bathrooms and a relaxing sunroom area that
comes complete with a spa bath.
With an expansive lawn area and the
picturesque garden at the rear of the property
both epitomise peace and privacy and offer
access up to the top of the section where
you can sit and admire the ocean vistas over
Mornings
can be Magic
Jonathan Borck
Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008
Harcourts Parklands
021 106 7276
jonathan.borck@harcourtsgold.co.nz
I’ve noticed that with changing times
and a vastly different marketplace, it’s
become increasingly important for real
estate professionals to plan not only how
to get the most out of their day, but out of
themselves. It’s also more evident when
there’s been an absence of preparation,
because time in the industry has taught
me that without that momentum, you
can struggle to achieve anything – let
alone a sense of accomplishment.
For many individuals, momentum relates
back to their body clock and there are two
‘types’ commonly referred to.
You’ll know the categories and, almost
instinctively, most of us also know which one
we belong to. Deep in the powerhouse of
your DNA there’s a collection of genes which
exerts influence over whether you are one or
the other.
Simply put there’s the ‘morning’ or the
‘evening’ person, and some of the research
I’ve seen states that the morning person has
definitely got some advantages. You will soon
see I do have a bias where this is concerned!
Psychologist Roy Baumeister in Willpower:
Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength
suggests one of the reasons someone who
is better suited to mornings can achieve
more is that willpower itself is greater in the
morning, diminishing as the day progresses.
I sit firmly in the ‘morning person’ camp and
have existed there almost all my life.
I start my day before 5 am and I’ve
incorporated several positive morning rituals
which allow me to optimize the day, every
day.
Here’s how others do it (if a 4:45 am wake-up
is out the question, which it understandably
is for most).
Enjoy peacefully the perfect cup of coffee, or
tea if that’s your preference. It can set you up
beautifully for the day ahead and provide the
catalyst needed to move forward.
Spend time focusing on your priorities,
remembering it’s easier if you’ve already
decided these. I use Sundays to plan these
and I find this allows me to feel more
confident and connected to what I want to
achieve in the week ahead. It can take me
anything from two to five hours, depending
on what I’m working on, and it’s probably one
of the business disciplines that’s supported
considerable success.
Exercise. We all know the benefits of regular
exercise. Being physically active improves
brain health, reduces the risk of disease and
– best of all – provides for the production
of ‘feel good’ hormones. I’m noticing
more individuals are utilizing monitoring
devices like Garmins and Fitbits, which offer
movement reminders whilst also measuring
the daily steps taken and having recently
purchased one I can attest to their usefulness.
Set and review goals. Sounds simple but
I’m still surprised at the number of people
who don’t have any tangible goals, let alone
written ones to guide them on their path.
I like to think at their simplest they help
your thinking and activity, and at their most
significant they galvanize your desire for
momentum and success.
All in all, it’s a busy list of items to try and form
into a plan of how to enter the day, week or
month feeling more prepared, but the best
thing is, it works.
Jeff Sanders, in The 5 am Miracle, said:
“Being productive is an endless journey that
requires you to wake up each morning and
decide to make the day count.” And he was
right.
After nearly three decades in business, I’ve
got a strong set of encoded principles which
assist me. This includes reading on waking
and not checking my phone, then reading my
goals, walking and listening to music that’s
so bad no one at home would put up with
it but I can’t help singing along, followed by
resistance exercise and weights, then a cold
shower.
Not lukewarm, fully freezing (I’ve got no idea
how that will go in winter, but for the last five
months it’s got surprisingly easier).
Then I make my lunch. That’s my start and
it gives me the energy and stamina to keep
trying to work with the people I value and
respect.
Maybe it’s time to set your day up to deliver
not only results, but a quiet sense of purpose.
Good luck.
Lynette McFadden
Harcourts gold Business Owner
027 432 0447
lynette.mcfadden@harcourtsgold.co.nz
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CROSSWORD
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286
SUDOKU
Every row, column and box should
contain the digits 1 to 9.
WordBuilder
WORDBUILDER
186
6
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16
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19
20 21 22 23 24
many words of three or more letters,
How
including
many
plurals,
words
can you
of
make
three
from
or
the
more
six
letters, using each letter only once? No foreign
words or words beginning with a capital are
allowed. There's at least one six-letter word.
once?
TODAY
Good 14 Very Good 18 Excellent 22
letters, including plurals, can you make
from the six letters, using each only
No words beginning with a capital are
allowed. There’s at least one six-letter
Solution 185: AERIAL, ail, air, ala, alar, ale, are, area,
areal, aria, aril, ear, earl, era, ira, ire, lair, lea, lei, liar,
word. lie, lira, lire, rail, rale, real, REALIA, rial, riel, rile.
Good 14 Very Good 18 Excellent 22
25 26
27 28
29 30
31 32
33 34
Across
1. Handy (6)
5. Oppose (6)
10. Ailment (7)
11. Reluctantly approve (7)
12. Foot arch (6)
15. Desolate (6)
16. Sports official (7)
17. Blokes (4)
18. Clutter (4)
19. Relating to sight (7)
20. Swindle (4)
22. Tread (4)
25. Garments (7)
27. Dessert (6)
28. Weaken, hinder (6)
31. Projectile (7)
32. Stirs up, inflames (7)
33. Adjourn (6)
34. Urban road (6)
Decoder
Y C B P J G F A Q V D U I
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Down
2. Ostentatious (7)
3. Antenna (6)
4. Endure (4)
5. Risque (4)
6. Icecream dish (6)
7. Whip (7)
8. Becoming weary (6)
9. Racquet sport (6)
13. Literary companions (3,4)
14. Arbitrate (7)
15. After the expected time (7)
20. Obsequious (6)
21. Performer (7)
23. Warm and comfortable (colloq) (7)
24. Make happy (6)
25. Drift (6)
26. Dish (6)
29. Implores (4)
30. Light glancing touch (4)
SOLUTION
No.186
Crossword
Across: 1. Useful, 5. Resist,
10. Illness, 11. Condone,
12. Instep, 15. Barren, 16.
Referee, 17. Guys, 18.
Mess, 19. Optical, 20. Scam,
22. Step, 25. Clothes, 27.
Afters, 28. Damage, 31.
Missile, 32. Incites, 33.
Recess, 34. Street.
Down: 2. Splashy, 3. Feeler,
4. Last, 5. Racy, 6. Sundae,
7. Scourge, 8. Tiring, 9.
Tennis, 13. Pen pals, 14.
Mediate, 15. Belated, 20.
Smarmy, 21. Artiste, 23.
Toastie, 24. Please, 25.
Cruise, 26. Saucer, 29.
Begs, 30. Kiss.
WordBuilder
ell, ill, inlet, lei, lent, LENTIL,
let, lie, lien, lilt, line, lint,
LINTEL, lit, lite, net, nil, nit,
tell, ten, tie, tile, till, tin, tine.
Sudoku
Each number in our DECODER grid represents a different
letter - there is a number for all 26 letters of the alphabet.
DECODER
Enter the given letters into all squares with matching numbers.
The challenge now is to work out which letters are represented
Each by the number other represents numbers. a As different you get letter the of letters, the alphabet. enter them Write into the
given the main letters grid, into all and squares the reference with matching grid. numbers. To keep Now track work of the out
which letters letters you have are represented found, cross by them other off the numbers. alphabet provided.
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7 17 1 4 10 10
20 26 2 4 21 3 21 12 14 2 26 2
25 6 23 10 1 14 21
12 1 21 23 1 7 1 16 2 3
26 3 3 10 21 3
6 21 13 19 1 6 2 6 21 3 9 21
G E T
4 2 13 18 10 21
14 6 21 5 26 8 26 12 11 14
2 7 6 19 14 10 26
1 21 13 12 26 1 2 6 10 19 12 1
12 26 10 21 25 12
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
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No.185
186
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25 12 24 18 25 10 7
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4 2 8 3 13 4 16 19 12 19 8 2
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24 20 8 4 17 18 25
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17 8 5 6 2 25 20
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16 11 17 5 6 2 8 4 14 7 7 9
13 7 19 8 20 4 19
2 19 16 12 8 20 16 8 17 25 19 16
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027 561 4629
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the trade has given me
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standard. Free quotes. Ph
Brent 027 241 7471
CARPET LAYING
Exp. Repairs, uplifting,
relaying, restretching.
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003181, 027 240 7416
jflattery@xtra.co.nz
House & Garden
Property Services Ltd
Tree & hedge trimming
Gardening
Landscaping
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Waterblasting
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or 021 405 277
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Thursday March 9 2023
RAY WHITE PAPANUI
Why a Building Inspection is Imperative
Whether you’re looking to buy an older home full of character or one with a shiny new bathroom, there can be hidden dangers
lurking behind walls and floors that could end up costing thousands to fix. Better to know upfront any potential hidden costs.
ompleting a pre-purchase inspection before
Cbuying a property could save you from
potential heartache and additional financial costs
you have not budgeted for down the line. Not
only can a house inspection minimise the risk of
running into any unpleasant surprises it provides
peace of mind and confidence in your purchasing
decision. Experienced inspectors are key to
discovering anything that could potentially hide
water damage, mould and mildew as was as other
nasties if not checked thoroughly..
As a RedLBP inspector we come with a qualified
eye from years of experience and the right tools
to discover any abnormal moisture readings and
we reflect this in the report accurately, giving
you peace of mind in purchasing what is likely
your biggest asset or investment!
Mould and Mildew Red Flags:.
1. Check if there is ventilation in the home. We
sometimes see issues with mould etc inside. It
could be from the cladding, however more often
than not the problem is not from the cladding,
it is simply because the windows haven’t been
regularly opened and there is no HRV or similar
system installed.
2. Have a look to see if weep holes in the window
and door joinery are clean and clear. Grime
can build up especially on the south side of a
property and once the weep holes are filled
up then moisture cannot escape causing damp
issues.
3. Sometimes there is vegetation build-up
around the foundations. Foundation vents need
air for them to do their job of letting air flow
through the underfloor to keep it dry. Gardens
often build up and stop the flow of air causing
mould under houses and often on the sides of
cladding.
If you are buying or selling a home, it is
imperative to get a building inspection done
by an expert. It will help protect you from
purchasing or selling a property that has
problems that could easily be remedied if
identified. In addition, a building inspector can
give you peace of mind during the entire process
and help you avoid stressful surprises down the
road.
At REDLBP all
our inspectors are
licensed, qualified,
experienced, and
trusted builders with
years of hands-on
building experience.
We believe that auctions are a great way to
sell your home in any market, and to back
this we have made listing your home for
auction in 2023 so easy you can’t say no!
For all of 2023, auctioneers fees are being
subsidised by Ray White Papanui to $250,
a saving of hundreds of dollars! Normally
$600 or more for other brands.
Our auctions will be held on Wednesday’s
from 5.30pm, to make them easier to
attend and meaning less disruption to work
commitments.
Contact our team today to discuss listing
your home for Auction.
*Cost of the Auctioneer only is subsidised. Normal auction
marketing is in addition.
Vanessa Golightly
Business Owner
and Licensee Agent
Ray White Papanui
027 664 9292
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