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If Danny can do it, 

• By Christine de Felice 

THREE MONTHS ago Danny 

Odom had a mild heart attack. 

He had no idea he had heart 

disease and what would come 

next. 

An angiogram revealed that 

fatty deposits in four of the 

blood vessels taking blood to 

his heart had calcified, meaning 

only a quarter of the blood 

was getting through. 

“I was told straightaway that 

I was up for a by-pass,” Odom 

said. 

On Sunday, and still recovering, 

the plucky 61-year-old will 

be among thousands of people 

taking part in the Les Mills 

City2Surf. 

“I will be walking not running, 

and the doctors have 

advised me to just do the six 

kilometres and leave the 12 kilometres 

for next year,” he said. 

When Odom suffered the 

heart attack, an echograph 

using ultrasound showed how 

much damage had been done 

to his heart. It determined he 

needed a quadruple by-pass. 

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Catholic 

cathedral 

under 

review – 

bishop 

• By Tony Simons 

THE CATHOLIC Bishop of 

Christchurch Michael Gielen is 

reviewing plans for a replacement 

Cathedral of the Blessed 

Sacrament on church-owned land 

opposite Victoria Square. 

Gielen took over 

as bishop in May 

last year, inheriting 

an ambitious $500m 

plan negotiated 

between developer 

Philip Carter and 

acting bishop Paul 

Martin, including 

a $40m cathedral 

on Colombo St to replace the 

Michael 

Gielen 

Barbadoes St basilica, which was 

destroyed by the February 22, 

2011 earthquake. 

At the time, a resource consent 

was expected to be lodged in a 

few months. It was predicted the 

cathedral might be completed by 

2025. 

Two months later Gielen was 

appointed and he has now paused 

the project. No resource consent 

application has been lodged. 

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Trudi’s book almost sold out..........................3 

Catholic cathedral on hold...............................4 

‘Come out!’ Man confronts burglar...........5 

‘Unusual’ quake no cause for concern..6 

Transforming tragedy through art..........10 

Serial rapist refused entry to Canty........13 

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NEWS 3 

Trudi’s inspiring book almost sold out 

MORE THAN 300 books 

following the life of Trudi 

Johnston and her popular 

weekly newspaper column 

Living with a Brain Tumour, 

which featured in The Star, have 

been sold. 

Now there are just 40 left to 

sell, with the proceeds from the 

project going to CanTeen. 

“CanTeen was such a big part 

of Trudi’s life,” her parents Pat 

and Jock Johnston said yesterday. 

For almost two years, Trudi 

wrote a diary in The Star of her 

experience with cancer, unwavering 

in her determination to 

get something to print almost 

every week, even during her 

toughest times. 

Each week she would give 

an inspiring and very honest 

account of her journey, right up 

until her death in 2006. 

Pat and Jock put together a 

compelling book of her journey, 

which became available to the 

public last year. 

“The response we have had 

had been overwhelming. She 

touched a lot of people’s lives,” 

they said. 

Trudi started writing the 

column in 2004. She was 

24. The Star editor Barry Clarke 

had approached CanTeen, 

looking for a young person 

living with cancer to write 

about their journey. 

Trudi has been diagnosed with 

a brain tumour and was quick to 

put her hand up to do it. 

Writing a weekly column was 

not an easy assignment. Clarke 

warned Trudi that there would 

probably be times she would 

want to give up, and if things 

got bad for her health-wise, she 

would need to be honest and 

straight with readers. 

But she was up for the 

challenge, sharing her journey 

with readers and inspiring so 

many people with her courage, 

honesty and relentless positivity, 

Jock said. 

• To purchase a book 

email patjock@xtra.co.nz 

or phone 027 209 5040 

Port deaths prompt 

workplace changes 

THE GOVERNMENT has 

announced an industry-wide 

change to health and safety at 

the ports after two workers died 

within less than a week of one 

another in April last year. 

Transport 

Minister Michael 

Wood said yesterday 

the deaths 

of the workers 

in Lyttelton and 

Auckland spurred 

Michael 

Wood 

him to improve 

conditions. 

“I asked the 

Port Health and 

Safety Leadership Group to pull 

together a detailed picture of 

what is happening in ports and 

create a plan to address serious 

harm,” Wood said. 

“The group has worked together 

to provide this important 

insights picture and action plan, 

and I fully support the work taking 

place.” 

The plan will set out action 

across six areas of safety including 

worker fatigue, unloading 

cargo, and reporting incidents. 

The deaths of two port workers, one at Lyttelton, have 

resulted in changes to health and safety. 

PHOTO: NATE MCKINNON/RNZ 

Don Grant died while coal 

was being loaded on a ship at 

Lyttelton Port, just days after 

Atiroa Tuaiti died after a “fall 

from height” while working on 

a docked Singaporean container 

ship at the Ports of Auckland. 

Maritime NZ and the Transport 

Accident Investigation 

Commission continue to investigate 

last year’s tragic accidents. 

“The leadership group has 

already rolled out guidelines for 

setting up a fatigue risk management 

system and is providing 

workshops, training, education 

and resources,” said Wood. 

“In addition, work on an 

Approved Code of Practice for 

stevedoring is well under way.” 

Maritime Union of New Zealand 

National Secretary Craig 

Harrison said at the time the 

deaths had hit workers in the 

industry hard. 

“The death of a Lyttelton port 

worker is the tragic loss of life of 

another worker and has shaken 

the maritime industry,” he said. 

“These deaths and serious 

injuries in the port industry 

should not be happening, and 

the controls and processes and 

culture need to be fixed through 

national standards.” 

In response to the deaths, 

Transport Minister Michael 

Wood said health and safety 

practices at the country’s ports 

would be investigated. 

“All New Zealanders should 

return from work safe and 

unharmed. Recently we have 

seen a disproportionate number 

of injuries and fatalities in the 

port industry,” Wood said at the 

time. 

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value between the last revaluation 

in 2019 and August 1 – the 

revaluation needs to be done for 

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NEWS 


New Catholic cathedral on hold 

• From page 1 

“Technically, to say the 

cathedral project is now being 

reviewed is correct,” said 

diocese general manager Simon 

Thompson, “but Bishop Michael 

just wants to make sure he gets 

it right.” 

In the March 2022 CathNews 

newsletter, Thompson described 

the Victoria Square project as 

an exciting development rising 

from the ruins of the devastating 

earthquakes. He said it would be 

a fantastic addition to the city, 

a place where people, including 

tourists, would be able to “bump 

into Catholicism”. 

Thompson said this week: “The 

pace of things does sometimes 

take a while. The Catholic 

Church, I am often reminded, 

has been around for 2000 years 

and will be around for a while 

longer.” 

However, it is important to 

know the bishop and Philip 

Carter are still on the same 

page when it comes to wider 

development of the project, he 

said. 

In a written statement to The 

Star, Gielen said: “I am conscious 

the cathedral is a large financial 

commitment for the diocese. It 

will be a legacy of my tenure as 

bishop of Christchurch, and as 

such I want to be as comfortable 

as possible with any decision 

on the development project, as 

anyone in my position would.” 

He also said: “I have a steadfast 

commitment to creating thriving 

parishes and building a worthy 

cathedral within the diocese of 

Christchurch.” 

Thompson said the church was 

committed to the central city, 

but was having a good hard look 

at the size, scale and financial 

implications of the project. 

“We have also looked at other 

sites as part of this process, 

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While a resource consent 

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was recently reported as saying 

he is no longer interested in 

providing a 600-space car 

park as part of it. The car park 

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nearby performing arts precinct, 

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DEVELOPMENT: The Catholic precinct site plan. Above – 

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the Avon River south towards Cathedral Square. 

Carter objected to city council 

plans to one-way parts of 

Lichfield and Gloucestor Sts. He 

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NEWS 5 

‘Come out 

you b*#stard, 

I know you’re 

in there!’ 

CLUE: Police want 

to find this van in 

connection with the 

house burglary and 

urge members of 

the public to contact 

them on 105. They 

should not approach 

the occupants. 

Grandfather 

tries to clock 

burglar in 

home 

• By Susan Sandys 

A HOUSEHOLDER was pushed 

backwards over an armchair after 

he bravely lunged at a burglar in 

his hallway. 

The man had been in his workshop 

on a lifestyle block when 

he went back to the house about 

12.30pm on Thursday last week 

for lunch. 

The man, a grandfather and an 

engineer, noticed a locked door 

at his Two Chain Rd, Burnham 

property, had been jemmied 

open. Timber from its architrave 

was lying on the kitchen 

floor. 

He then realised the movement 

in his master bedroom – which 

he had glimpsed as he walked 

towards the house – must have 

been an intruder, not his partner 

having unexpectedly come home 

as first thought. 

“My hair damn near stood on 

end,” the man said. 

He then walked down to the 

master bedroom. The door was 

closed; from the hallway, he 

yelled: ‘Come out you bastard, I 

know you’re in there!’ 

To his surprise, the intruder 

then appeared in the hallway 

from another bedroom. With an 

armload of goods from the home, 

the burglar tried to make his way 

past the man. 

“That’s when I was either 

foolish or brave and thought ‘If 

I have to do anything, I have to 

do it now’. Rightly or wrongly, I 

lunged at him. He kept standing, 

he had greater weight than me, or 

greater strength than me.” 

The resident was pushed 

backwards over an armchair. 

The burglar continued to run out 

but tripped on clothing he was 

carrying, and fell to his knees. 

He dropped the clothing, which 

was a camouflage outfit of pants 

and a jacket, as well as a bracelet 

box, web camera packet, and old 

leather wallet. 

The burglar got to his feet 

and ran, the man following him 

outside and taking a photo of the 

vehicle he got into – a Mercedes 

mobile home, with the registration 

KPD-407. 

The man suspected a second 

person in a separate vehicle was 

also involved in the crime as a 

lookout for the burglar. He talked 

to the driver of a Mazda Autozan 

parked about 50 metres away, but 

did not get a coherent response 

when he asked the man if he saw 

the mobile home owner who had 

just robbed him. 

Items the burglar got away with 

included an engraved chunky 

men’s gold bracelet, about $15 

cash, and silver cufflinks. 

The man was left with a pulled 

muscle in his hip from falling 

backwards over the chair. He also 

had to repair the entrance door, 

tidy up the ransacked master 

bedroom, and search through 

possessions to see if anything else 

was stolen. 

“It shook me a fair bit,” he said. 

He said the burglar was aged 

about 40. 

Police attending the scene 

afterwards told him the burglar 

was known to police. 

Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker 

said police had an active line of 

inquiry regarding the crime, in 

relation to the vehicle that was 

seen at the address. 

She urged members of the 

public to contact police on 105 if 

they saw the vehicle. 

“Do not approach the 

occupants,” Walker said. 

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‘Unusual’ quake no 

City2Surf returns to 

pre-quake course 

cause for concern 

Big surf, hot sun at 

national champs 

Big turnout for 

PRIDE Week 

Fancy a game of 

Ultimate Frisbee? 

Brass band calls 

out for cornets 

• By Jaime Morton 

SCIENTISTS HAVE picked up 

an “unusual” magnitude 5.5 

earthquake far off the east coast 

of Christchurch. 

But, while Monday afternoon’s 

quake was unusual for its location, 

a seismologist says it poses 

no great cause for concern. 

GeoNet recorded the 

quake striking about 340km east 

of Christchurch at 2.37pm. 

It also appeared to have been 

relatively shallow. 

With no stations closer than 

about 350km, calculating the 

quake’s depth was difficult: 

GeoNet was assuming it around 

33km, while other agencies were 

estimating 10km. 

It happened along the 

Chatham Rise, an area of ocean 

floor stretching about 1000km 

from near the South Island in the 

west, to the Chatham Islands in 

the east. 

It’s considered part of the 

sprawling, sunken Zealandia 

continent that New Zealand sits 

upon. 

“We don’t record many earthquakes 

in this spot, but there 

are a handful in the catalogue,” 

said duty seismologist Dr Jen 

Andrews. 

GeoNet’s catalogue, spanning 

back to the 1940s, showed only 

20 quakes larger than magnitude 

4.5 in the area, along with just a 

few hundred of any size. 

Most had been centred closer 

to the north and east – and much 

closer to the Hikurangi Subduction 

Zone, or on the Chatham 

Rise-Hikurangi Plateau margin. 

“However, the earthquake recording 

capability over time will 

vary significantly in this offshore 

region, especially for smaller 

events,” said Andrews. 

“It’s fair to say we don’t record 

many events like this. 

“The Chatham Rise has been 

studied as part of understanding 

greater Zealandia, and it is made 

up of continental crustal material,” 

Andrews explained. 

“Imaging by seismic surveys 

show many fault structures, a 

testament to its active tectonic 

history over millions of years.” 

Because they are offshore, the 

fault structures weren’t fully 

mapped, which made it hard 

to pin the quake to any specific 

rupture. 

“This recent earthquake is 

likely just the result of the local 

tectonic stresses caused by the 

nearby plate boundary,” Andrews 

said. 

“Similar to other regions of 

New Zealand that aren’t very 

close to the major fault zones, 

infrequent moderate-sized earthquakes 

are to be expected.” 

She saw no reason for concern 

about tsunami risk, nor further 

investigation, which might be 

warranted if more significant 

activity was recorded there. 

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NEWS 7 

City2Surf a goal 

post-op for Danny 

• From page 1 

On December 6, he underwent surgery. Four 

blood vessels were taken from his leg and groin to 

replace the four blocked ones leading to his heart. 

“I had to stay in for three days longer than usual 

because I had fluid on the lungs, and in total I was 

there for 21 days.” 

He could hardly walk to the letter box for a few 

days after getting home. But he soon recovered his 

strength and within a few weeks was walking up to 

five kilometres a day. 

One day while out walking he saw a poster advertising 

the City2Surf and decided to make that his 

next goal. 

“It was something to strive for,” he said. 

Odom has long been a loyal Breeze listener, 

and after being interviewed by presenter Hilary 

about his surgery and subsequent fitness goal, she and 

her co-host Fitzy agreed to join Team Odom for the 

City2Surf. His wife Wendy will also join the team. 

“This has been a life-changing event for me. I feel 

better than I have for years, and I am so grateful to 

the doctors and nurses at Christchurch Hospital. 

They were phenomenal. We have all heard about 

the stress medical workers have been under, 

but you 

couldn’t tell 

that from 

the care I 

received.” 

PHOTO: 

NATE 

TURNER 

Sign up for a 

fun day out 

IT’S NEVER too late to enter 

Christchurch’s most iconic fun 

run and walk. 

Entries to The Les Mills 

City2Surf will still be accepted 

all the way up to starters orders, 

with on-the-day sign-ups available 

on the start line. 

Online entries at 

www.city2surf.co.nz 

are open until Saturday 

11.59pm. 

While in previous 

years the route had been 

switched to starting 

at Pioneer Stadium 

and finishing at the 

Ferrymead Historic 

Park because of damage 

caused by the February 

22, 2011 earthquake to the 

original route, this year it will be 

a similar route to the first years 

of the event. 

Participants will start in the 

central city and follow the Avon 

River to New Brighton’s Rawhiti 

Domain. 

The full 12km route starts 

at Latimer Square at 9am, and 

finishes at the City2Surf village 

at Rawhiti Domain. 

For those who want to take 

Steve 

McCaughan 

part but find the 12km distance 

too long, the 6km route starts at 

9.45am at Avon Park and also 

finishes at Rawhiti Domain. 

Star Media regional manager 

Steve McCaughan said 

returning to the old course 

and distances have created a 

lot of interest from both 

traditional and new 

supporters. 

“The beauty of our 

event is that it is designed 

to cater for everyone, 

competitive runners to 

recreational joggers and 

walkers, everyone can do 

the 6km course and it’s 

the perfect goal to get you 

motivated and moving,” 

McCaughan said. 

“One of our more colourful 

entrants this year is Camilla 

the Gorilla from the What Now 

team. She will be on the 12km 

start line with her supporters 

and I understand is very excited 

about doing the event.” 

All entries purchased for the 

2022 City2Surf are automatically 

valid for Sunday’s event. 

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NEWS 

Warning against 

super city merger 

• By Daniel Alvey 

SELWYN RESIDENTS are 

being urged to reject being 

merged into a super city with 

Christchurch. 

Frances 

Harrison (left) 

worked as a 

public affairs 

adviser at the 

Waitakere City 

Council before 

it was swallowed 

up by the Auckland super 

city in 2010. She now lives in 

Rolleston and has gone public 

about her concerns. 

Harrison can see history repeating 

after a city council submission 

to the Future for Local 

Government Panel. This would 

mean Sewlyn and other district 

councils in Canterbury would 

be included in a super city, 

where the city council would be 

the unitary authority. 

Currently there are six 

unitary authorities in New 

Zealand, which have the powers 

of a regional council. They are 

in Auckland, Gisborne, Nelson, 

Marlborough, Tasman and the 

Chatham Islands. 

“I have first-hand experience 

of the creation of a super city. 

Have we learned nothing from 

the debacle of Auckland?” Harrison 

said. 

She said before the super city 

takeover the Waitakere City 

Council had a good connection 

with its local community but 

this was lost. 

“The sustainable principles 

that local councils were working 

on were starting to bear fruit. 

Businesses went under, local 

cohesion was destroyed.” 

Mayor Sam Broughton said 

local voices needed to be heard, 

but they could get lost in a bigger 

organisation such as a super city. 

Harrison said she could see 

the city council moving to a 

super city model to spread the 

cost of assets out to ratepayers 

in Selwyn. 

“They are not visionary, but 

they must be salivating at the 

idea of accessing rates from an 

entire region,” she said. 

Harrison felt the two councils 

could work better together 

without becoming a super city. 

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BUDDIES: Adyson caring for her 20th greyhound, Zoomer. 

• By Susan Sandys 

ADYSON Fernandez loved her 

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she loves greyhounds. 

The seven-year-old had her 

honey-blonde locks cut off on 

Thursday to raise $1000 for 

Greyhounds As Pets. 

Adyson enjoys patting, feeding 

and going for walks with her 

family’s foster greyhound, sixyear-old 

female Zoomer, who is 

the 20th greyhound the family 

has fostered through the charity. 

Parents Tania and Carlos 

Fernandez said their daughter 

was the one driving fellow family 

members to keep fostering, which 

was something they had been 

doing for the last two years. 

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for one to two months with the 

family in West Melton while the 

charity sources a forever home for 

the retired racing canines. 

That is plenty of time for 

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get close to the dogs. 

They have a reputation for 

being couch potatoes, despite 

their breed’s famed capability 

for reaching high speeds. In 

retirement, they are renowned 

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locks to raise money for greyhounds 

“Adyson really loves fostering, 

she’s always asking us ‘When are 

we getting our next dog?’,” Tania 

said. 

“She loves the different personalities 

greyhounds have, how 

gentle they are and how goofy 

they can be. They usually only 

play for a few minutes then have 

a big sleep.” 

And as much as Adyson had 

enjoyed having long hair, there 

were some things she wasn’t 

missing, such as accidentally 

sitting on the ends when it wasn’t 

tied up, and having to make sure 

no strands were left out when it 

came to shampooing. 

Adyson’s fundraising for 

Greyhounds As Pets is via two 

avenues. As well as the $1000 

donated by supporters through 

a Givealittle page, Adyson will 

donate the money she gets from 

selling her hair for wig making. 

This amount will be confirmed 

once Adyson’s locks are assessed 

for colour, weight and length. 

Her supporters include The 

Salon at West Melton, where she 

had her hair cut for free. 

Greyhounds as Pets marketing 

team lead Emelia Lake said Adyson 

and her family were “truly 

inspirational” in their support of 

the charity. 

“It really highlights how these 

beautiful dogs leave an everlasting 

impression on all they meet 

along their journey,” Lake said. 

The charity had many 

greyhounds in the South Island 

waiting for their homes. She 

urged anyone thinking of 

adopting to get in touch. The 

charity was also on the lookout 

for more foster carers, donations 

and volunteers. 

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Transforming tragedy through art 

• By Kurt Bayer 

WOMEN DIRECTLY affected 

by the Christchurch terror 

attacks have turned photographs 

of lost loved ones into artworks 

which are now being made into a 

powerful new exhibition. 

Yesterday marked the fourth 

anniversary of the shootings at 

two city mosques on March 15, 

2019, that left 51 people dead. 

Over a series of therapeutic 

workshops, women who had 

family and friends murdered 

in the attacks have turned 

carefully-selected, deeplypersonal 

photos – which they 

also felt communicated healing 

and peace – into remarkable 

prints. 

The inks for the final prints 

showcased in Raising Sakinah: 

Finding Peace, which is set to 

open at the city’s Tūranga library 

later this month, were made 

using organic material gathered 

from the thousands of tributes 

left outside Al Noor Mosque, 

Linwood Islamic Centre, and the 

city’s Botanic Gardens. 

Dr Kiran Munir, who lost her 

husband in the terror attack, 

took part in the Finding Peace 

workshops. 

She feels that the ink made 

from the tributes is a metaphor 

for the outpouring of love and 

support from the public. 

“It was also intended to charge 

the prints with the stories and 

experiences of individuals in 

order to help others moving 

through grief and to invite 

viewers to see them as an 

embodiment of healing, unity 

and social cohesion in the 

context of diversity.” 

Project co-ordinator, 

Colombian-born New Zealand 

artist and photographer 

Janneth Gil, along with social 

worker Rebecca Parnham and 

consultant local artist Sudi 

Dargipour, funded by the Philip 

Carter Trust, worked with the 

women on the artworks. 

ARTISTS: Janneth Gil 

(above) shows the Darkness 

into Light Project group 

how to safely use carving 

tools to create the linocut 

plates. PHOTOS: ARABELLA 

SPOORS 

It comes under the Darkness 

into Light project, undertaken 

by Gil since the terror attack 

to provide support to those 

impacted by the tragic events 

and to promote social change. 

She said the exhibition is the 

final stage of the Finding Peace 

journey for the women, which 

will allow them to express and 

communicate their messages to 

the wider community. 

“The exhibition will amplify 

the women’s voices and help 

their community to find ways of 

healing which connects to their 

beliefs of peace and tranquillity 

and spirituality, or Sakinah,” she 

said. Ambreen Naeem, who lost 

her husband and son at Al Noor 

Mosque, says the workshops 

have helped her on her healing 

journey. “Art is a way to express 

our ideas and feelings. I couldn’t 

have expressed my feelings like 

this in normal life,” she said. 

The exhibition also encourages 

viewers to remember those lost 

in the terror attacks, reconsider 

their own unconscious biases 

that leads to racism and 

discrimination, and encourage 

understanding and acceptance 

of diversity, Gil said. “We hope 

the exhibition will engage 

with a variety of people, open 

conversations, and encourage 

greater connection and empathy, 

which is needed to create a more 

cohesive society,” she said. 

•Raising Sakinah/Finding 

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May 21 at Te Pito Huarewa, 

Southbase Gallery, level 2, 

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Parole Board refuses to let 

serial rapist return to Canty 

• By Anna leask 

A RECIDIVIST rapist released 

on parole on the condition he did 

not enter Canterbury has failed 

in a bid to move into the region 

to a small town where one of his 

victims has strong connections. 

She said the prospect of 

Tavita Tuetue moving back 

near his “hunting ground” was 

“disturbing” – particularly when 

he could be using a different 

name after discovering his birth 

name was different to the name 

he was convicted under. 

And the fact he had even tried 

to return anywhere near the 

“scene of the crime” was “a kick 

in the guts” to her and the other 

women he harmed. 

Tuetue spent more than 

two decades behind bars after 

committing a horrifying series 

of sex attacks in Christchurch 

which began in 1980. 

He was jailed several times 

before finally being sentenced to 

preventive detention – an openended 

prison term – in 2004. 

Tuetue, now 66, was released 

in December 2021 and the 

Parole Board imposed a raft 

of conditions that will remain 

in place for the rest of his life, 

including electronic monitoring 

and a ban from entering 

“the Canterbury area” and 

Wellington. 

He was released to a 

supported accommodation 

specialist facility and, at several 

monitoring hearings, the Parole 

Board heard he was “doing 

very well,” complying with all 

of his conditions and the rules 

at his accommodation and 

participating in a reintegration 

programme. 

Tuetue told the Parole Board 

he wanted to relocate to live 

with a supporter – in a rural 

Canterbury town. 

The town where one of his 

victims has strong connections is 

in the Selwyn District. 

Corrections told the Parole 

Board it supported the 

application and Tuetue had made 

“significant progress with his 

rehabilitation and reintegration 

and has had good compliance to 

date.” 

It also said the two victims 

living in New Zealand had 

been contacted and “have no 

objections” to the amended 

exclusion zone. 

However, one woman said that 

was simply not true. 

She told the Parole Board 

she was “disturbed” by the 

application, had not been 

contacted by Corrections about 

it, and strongly opposed it. 

She said she had family living 

near where Tuetue proposed 

to live and some relatives had 

business interests in the town. 

She did not want to run the 

risk of seeing Tuetue and told the 

Parole Board that given one of 

his victims was a neighbour, she 

had concerns for the community. 

Police also had “concerns” 

about the move, the Parole Board 

heard. 

Ultimately, the Parole Board 

declined the application, 

saying there was not enough 

information presented to satisfy 

them the move would be safe. 

The Parole Board said Tuetue 

could reapply in future but 

would need to provide “a more 

TAVITA TUETUE’s offending 

in 1988 and 1994 resulted 

in convictions for unlawful 

sexual connection with a 

woman over 16, male rapes a 

woman over 16, and enters with 

intent. 

“There were two separate 

incidents, Mr Tuetue forced 

entry into the victim’s 

properties, he confronted them 

in their beds and restrained 

them,” the Parole Board 

outlined in a report before his 

release. 

“He threatened them and 

then he violated them. He was 

identified with DNA.” 

In 1980, Tuetue was jailed for 

three years for raping a woman 

with a weapon. 

He also has two convictions 

for offending in 1997 – assault 

with intent to commit sexual 

connection and indecent assault. 

Tuetue told the Parole Board 

because of the “harassment” he 

robust proposal.” 

“Without pre-empting any 

decisions . . . it is likely that a 

board is going to struggle to 

agree to Mr Tuetue moving into 

the defined exclusion zone,” said 

Parole Board panel convener 

Mary More. 

Tuetue’s victim said the 

application was “an insult and a 

kick in the guts.” 

“He basically wanted to return 

to his hunting ground,” she said. 

“I don’t want him back in the 

Canterbury area at all . . . it’s 

pretty disrespectful that he even 

had been subjected to, he had 

an anger that he satisfied with 

sexual violation. 

“He said it took coming to jail 

to understand what was behind 

the offending, and he has 

asked, given the fact he showed 

no mercy to his victims, showed 

no remorse. 

“If he really had a moral 

compass, which I don’t think 

he does, he wouldn’t even be 

asking.” 

She was also concerned that 

Tuetue would hide behind a new 

name. 

In one of the Parole Board 

monitoring hearings it was 

revealed that Tuetue had 

“recently been informed that his 

proper family name is Fa’afoi.” 

“But he told us that the name 

Tuetue refers to his father’s 

chiefly status and he had no 

objection to our continuing to 

refer to him by that name, which 

is used consistently throughout 

the Corrections’ records,” the 

Parole Board report stated. 

The victim said using the 

alternative name could allow 

Tuetue to fly under the radar 

which she did not want to 

happen. “My primary concern 

is that he can just effectively get 

on with his life . . . that he can 

use another name and nobody 

will know who he is and what he 

did,” she said. 

“He’s got a long history of 

offending . . . he was pretty 

prolific . . . he’s just a creep. 

“He gets out to live his life and 

try to put his past behind him 

and probably use a new name, 

but I have to carry this all day, 

every day. This is not about 

vilifying him, it’s about letting 

the community know because I 

would never forgive myself if this 

learned how to manage it,” an 

earlier parole report stated. 

“He said he has learned 

to recognise when it is 

becoming angry, what is 

happening with his moods, 

happened to somebody else. 

“I could never live with 

myself.” 

The woman appreciated the 

parole process and the fact that 

offenders had to live somewhere 

when released from prison – but 

said it was not acceptable for her 

attacker to be anywhere near her 

or places she frequently visited. 

“None of us deserved what 

happened to us, I never thought 

in a million years it would ever 

happen . . . and I have serious 

misgivings that it won’t happen 

to someone else. It could have 

been far worse and I am grateful 

it wasn’t but I still have a horrible 

legacy to have to live with.” 

•SEXUAL HARM – DO YOU 

NEED HELP? 

If it’s an emergency 

and you feel that you or 

someone else is at risk, 

call 111. If you’ve ever 

experienced sexual assault 

or abuse and need to talk 

to someone contact the 

Safe to Talk confidential 

crisis helpline on: 

•Text 4334 and they will 

respond 

•Email support@ 

safetotalk.nz 

•Visit https://safetotalk.nz/ 

contact-us/for an online 

chat 

Alternatively, contact your 

local police station at www. 

police.govt.nz/contact-us/ 

stations/a2z 

If you’ve been abused, 

remember it’s not your 

fault. 

Tuetue’s litany of sexual offending 

and how to reframe it.” 

The victim who spoke to the 

NZ Herald was only a teenager 

in 1988, flatting for the first time 

in Christchurch. 

When the woman’s flatmate 

left for work early one morning, 

Tuetue crept in and held a 

pillow over her face to stifle the 

screams. 

“He told me he was going to 

kill me,” she said. 

“I was absolutely terrified.” 

Chillingly, she later discovered 

that, just like Tuetue had with 

other victims, he had stalked 

her and waited for an opportune 

moment to pounce. 

While his victim was now 

happily married with children, 

the mental scars remained in 

the form of PTSD and longstanding 

night terrors. 

“I never ever feel safe in my 

own home,” she said. 

“He took away the best years 

of my life as a young adult.”


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Design a nod to building’s early days 


DEVELOPERS have revealed 

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Sumner. 

Brooksfield Townhouses is 

developing the site and the 

images (right) reveal the new 

Marriner St building will be 

typical of the company’s design 

style, reflecting heritage and 

character. 

The existing building was 

originally Geo Vincent’s Hotel, 

which dated back to the late 

1800s and was a place where 

travellers from Christchurch 

used to stay. 

Vincents went on to became a 

boarding house, Sunleigh Flats, 

then a children’s home for a 

short time, before being turned 

into flats again. 

Brooksfield director Vincent 

Holloway said the company’s 

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around classical heritage. 

Brooksfield employed English 

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The Sumner apartments are all 

under contract, Holloway said. 

They were snapped up as soon 

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released, about four weeks ago. 

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Elderly widow upset over state of grave 


WIDOW KATHLEEN Coster 

lost her husband Aubrey in 

March 2011, less than a month 

after the earthquake. 

The 91-year-old is angry and 

upset after visiting her husband’s 

resting place at Avonhead 

Memorial Cemetery to find it 

overgrown with grass and weeds. 

The cemetery is also where the 

remains of unidentified victims 

from the CTV building collapse 

are buried. 

It used to be called Avonhead 

Park Cemetery until, somewhat 

controversially, it was renamed. 

“My daughter and I visited on 

Saturday,” said Coster. 

“It was the 12th anniversary of 

Aubrey’s death. 

“We were shocked and 

disappointed to see the state of 

the place, with grass and weeds 

above our ankles,” she said. 

Most of the graves are 

overgrown, many a lot worse 

than Aubrey’s, she said. 

“I have complained before as I 

visit quite frequently. This time it 

was the worst,” she said. 

Coster’s daughter 

Christine Coster was with 

her on Saturday and said she 

was shocked and angry to see 

the state of the place. 

“It’s like a kick in the guts,” she 

said. 

“It’s unbelievable, weeds and 

grass all over the stones. 

“My father was ill through the 

time of the earthquakes. 

“Mum nursed him at home 

while their house shook. 

“He fought in World War 2 in 

the Pacific, she said. 

“Like the earthquake victims, 

he, and all those buried there, 

deserve more respect, said 

Coster. 

“I told mum if the council does 

nothing I’ll carry a lawnmover 

in and mow around Dad’s grave 

myself, just like other families 

have done,” she said. 

The city council confirmed it 

has received six complaints about 

the state of the cemetery over the 

past year, with two received on 

POOR STATE: 

Christine 

Coster and 

her 91-yearold 

mother 

Kathleen at 

Aubrey’s grave, 

near the 

earthquake 

memorial 

area, in 

Avonhead 

Memorial 

Cemetery. 

Monday. 

The city council said the last 

time the cemetery was mowed 

was Friday March 3rd. 

Community Parks manager, 

Al Hardy said it was scheduled 

to be mowed again on Monday 

but because of heavy rain it was 

rescheduled to avoid damaging 

the ground. 

Increased rainfall followed 

by hot temperatures over recent 

weeks has contributed to an 

autumn “flush” of growth that is 

unavoidable, he said. 

“At this time of year the 

cemetery is on a 10 day rotation 

for mowing and, except for 

Monday, that rotation has been 

followed,” said Hardy. 

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IDENTIFYING pest plants using 

artificial intelligence is now a step 

closer on Banks Peninsula. 

Environment Canterbury 

biodiversity team leader Matt 

Smith said the software is in 

its early stages of development 

but could be used in future to 

identify nassella tussock and 

other invasive plants spreading 

across the peninsula. 

Smith said the spread of the tussock 


puts “the whole peninsula at risk and it’s a 

very costly pest for farmers to have to deal 

with.’’ 

The current model used to identify 

the tussock requires high-resolution 

imagery, only available by using a 

fixed wing aircraft, which is cost prohibitive 

in larger areas. 

Smith hopes the AI technology 

would change this in time. Tracking 

pest populations is a large part of 

ECan’s work. 

“I imagine it (AI technology) will 

be a huge part of how we operate as an 

organisation in the future,’’ Smith said. 

“We really are just at the beginning of 

it.” 

If the development of the programme 

continues successfully, landowners on 

the peninsula will benefit, Smith said. On 

large properties contractors are hired to 

search for pest plants like nassella tussock, 

which can cost $30,000-$40,000 a year, 

Smith said. 

“The efficiency is created with people 

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(AI) would halve the amount of time and 

money they’re spending on contractors.’’ 

NEWS 19 

AI could be used to identify pest plants 

Matt Smith 


The team are looking to find similar 

areas of high nassella tussock density to 

take more images. 

“We’re just starting to dip our toes in 

the water,’’ Smith said. 

Agencies 

duck and 

dive over 

noise speed 

cameras 


RESIDENTS calling for noise-detecting 

cameras to be installed between Lyttelton 

and Governors Bay are getting the 

run-around, with Government agencies 

seemingly duck-shoving the idea from one 

agency to the next. 

Cass Bay and Governors Bay residents 

want the cameras in place to catch noisy 

drivers regularly racing their cars between 

Lyttelton and Governors Bay. 

Said city council transport operations 

manager Stephen Wright: “The installation 

of these type of cameras would need 

to be initiated by police.” 

But Canterbury road policing manager 

Inspector Natasha Rodley said police are 

concerned about noisy and speeding cars 

in the bay area. However, ownership of 

traffic safety cameras rests with Waka 

Kotahi, and that includes looking at any 

emerging technology, Rodley said. 

Said a Waka Kotahi spokesperson: 

“(These cameras) are not a priority compared 

to the need to save lives on state 

highways, and (for local roads) you need to 

talk to the council or community board to 

see if it is something they think would be 

worthwhile.” 

There is at least one overseas company 

offering noise detection cameras, which 

are being used in the United Kingdom 

and the United States to help enforcement 

authorities catch offenders. 

Locals from Cass Bay to Governors Bay 

continue to be frustrated. Police seem 

powerless to stop the racers, because by 

the time they arrive the offenders have 

often moved on. Cass Bay resident Scott 

Adams said efforts to get the cameras have 

not progressed “but we are doing work in 

preparation”. 

Residents want the cameras because 

they detect loud engine noise, read 

registration plate numbers and can send 

the information directly to authorities. 

They suggest the evidence collected 

could be used to impound or green 

sticker offending vehicles. Wright has 

confirmed conventional crime cameras 

are being installed at Naval Point. There 

are discussions about another camera 

at the Dyers Pass Rd – Governors Bay 

Rd intersection, but funding is yet to be 

approved. It is expected to cost $8000- 

$10,000, Wright said. 

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20 

LETTERS 


Controversial Wings to Wheels 

Readers respond to 

last week’s article on 

the construction of the 

controversial Wings to 

Wheels cycleway on 

Harewood Rd, which 

has been paused after a 

vote by city councillors 

This ridiculous project as 

planned has got to be stopped 

immediately. By all means build 

a cycleway, but to take away two 

traffic lanes to build a 5m-wide 

cycleway in each direction is utterly 

preposterous. 

–Roger Mathieson 

I think a cycleway on Harewood 

Rd would be a huge mistake. 

The road is busy with four 

lanes and you do not see cyclists. 

Wheels to Wings, I cannot work 

out the concept of that. Why 

would you change a four-lane 

road that is busy? 

The money would be better 

spent on roads and footpaths etc, 

not cycleways. 

–Val West 

Christchurch was known as the 

Garden City with its abundance 

of trees and green along the 

streets. Slowly the council redraws 

lines on a computer screen 

and trees are wantonly chopped 

RETHINK: The city council will stop construction on the Wheels to Wings cycleway for 

12 months to resolve design issues. PHOTO: NEWSLINE 

down for the ‘straight-line’ ease 

of traffic. 

Yes, it is great to tweak the 

roading design to favour more 

sustainable environmentally 

friendly movement of citizens, 

but let’s pay respect to these 

magnificent trees that provide so 

much, and have been doing so 

over the years. A lowered speed 

limit and necessary bends in the 

road to retain our vital great trees 

would proclaim more about our 

Do it 

with your workmates 

New Start • New CourSe • New FiNiSh 

6km or 12km ChooSe your diStaNCe 

Garden City than short-term 

gains under pressure from local 

businesses and rigid planning 

concepts from the council. 

–Alastair Watson 

Put a stop to this insane idea. 

We don’t need them. A guy I 

know lives on Hei Hei Rd where 

there are cycle lanes. His camera 

caught five people using it in 

a week. 

–Russ James 

COMING SOON! 

I am an advocate for the 

Harewood Rd cycleway, albeit 

a cheaper version of what was 

originally proposed so I am disappointed 

it has been postponed 

for up to a year. 

I feel this will only lead to a final 

conclusion that it will be cancelled 

altogether and of course 

costs can only rise in a year’s time 

even if it was to proceed. Look 

forward and push forward. 

–Sue Turner 

Thanks to Victoria Henstock 

for pausing the Wheels to Wings 

cycleway, which many residents 

are against. 

The cycleway will cause 

congestion, more pollution due 

to slower moving traffic and will 

impact business along Harewood 

Rd with reduced customer 

parking. The city council should 

focus on installing the promised 

traffic lights at Breens/Harewood 

Rd that many residents 

lobbied for, before there is a 

fatality. 

–P Blake 

Some signs of encouragement 

that you are asking for people to 

have their say on Harewood Rd 

cycleway. 

What a pity you didn’t do the 

same for many other cycleways. I 

live in the Middlepark/Craven St 

area and am appalled at what has 

occurred. 

Completely over-engineered 

cycleway, millions spent and 

hardly anyone uses it. Has also 

completely affected parking 

for many parishioners outside 

my Church at St Bernadettes in 

Hornby. 

Cycleways are good but 

for goodness sake, use some 

common sense design and stop 

this autocratic, money wasting 

behaviour. 

–Bridgette Smith 

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LETTERS 21 

cycleway continues to divide 

We welcomed the original design 

proposal for Harewood Rd 

cycleways. Something needs to be 

done about the amount of traffic 

on Harewood Rd and also the 

type of traffic – too many large 

trucks. We saw the proposal as 

a great way to reduce traffic and 

also encourage cycling. For many 

years we have been promised 

traffic lights, that has never happened. 

We understood the objections 

by some businesses and others to 

the proposal, and the design was 

amended to accommodate those 

objections. Why does it now 

take this council another year to 

‘think about’ more design changes? 

The indecision by councillors 

is extraordinary. Are we going 

to wait until there is a death on 

this road before anything gets 

done? We expect the council to 

get on with the work asap; spend 

the allocated money given by the 

Government for the project and 

stop all this procrastination. 

–Paul and Carol Williams 

I am appalled the cycleway 

is getting stalled. What I think 

most people in Harewood opposed 

to the cycleway fail to understand 

is that it is a major cycle 

route for a reason. It is a citywide 

network meant to facilitate safe 

active transport to the entirety of 

Christchurch. The plan already 

has been through multiple revisions 

and addressed the concerns 

of the community. 

The fact is that there are multiple 

schools in the area that would 

benefit from the cycleway allowing 

children to bike, freeing up 

parents from being personal taxi 

services. 

Finally there are multiple 

studies that show adding a safe 

protected bike lane increases patronage 

to businesses. It appears 

none of the counter arguments 

made it in to your article. Only 

the voices of a loud group afraid 

of change. 

–George Laxton 

I want the whole project 

canned. 

–Keith Mitchell 

I personally find the current 

and future cycleways a total 

waste of ratepayers’ money. Since 

I have retired and move around 

the city more I find the cycleways 

are hardly used and find it very 

hard to see many of them being 

used. 

I believe the money could be 

better spent on upgrading and 

repairing the many roads that 

had a sticking plaster applied 

after the earthquakes. 

–Malcolm Allison 

Northwood 

Don’t do it! 

They did this same design in 

Nelson on St Vincent St a few 

years ago. It is a disaster for 

the businesses along the route, 

extremely difficult for vehicles 

turning in or coming out having 

to look for pedestrians, cyclists 

and oncoming cars, all while 

trying to see between the cars 

parked along the road. All of this 

making it extremely dangerous 

for cyclists, and pedestrians. 

I used this cycleway, but only 

early in the morning to go to 

work. On the way home, I’d ride 

with the traffic back down St 

Vincent as it was far safer. 

I also stopped using a couple 

of businesses on this street as 

getting in and out with a vehicle 

was too stressful. 

–Nettie Elder 

Good on Victoria Henstock. 

Abolish these plans to ruin our 

city that was once spacious, 

comfortable to drive with enough 

car parks. Learn from the sad 

mess of Sparks Rd. 

I’m guessing no city councillor 

lives on this disastrous Sparks 

Rd. Difficult to park a car, 

concrete walls separating the 

lanes, tiny narrow lanes, plus cars 

backed up constantly around the 

school, etc. 

–Janet Stewart 

At last some sense in putting 

this on hold. It should be stopped 

altogether. Spending $22.6m on 

this folly is a waste of taxpayer/ 

ratepayers money when there are 

hundreds of pot holes across the 

city to be fixed. 

I am unable to find a 

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compelling business case that 

has been presented by the city 

council idealists that identifies 

a net economic, social or safety 

gain for imposing the restrictions 

to traffic, reduced parking, 

access to businesses that this will 

cause. 

–John Cumberpatch 

Burnside 

As a resident I am strongly 

against proceeding with the 

above cycleway. 

It’s very hard to turn right from 

Gardners Rd into Harewood 

Rd at the moment but it will be 

near impossible with double the 

amount of traffic if a one-lane 

road was implemented. 

Please keep the status quo and 

listen to your constituents. 

–Lorraine Rayner 

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22 

Marathon fundraiser 

doubles target 

Feedback wanted 

on draft Annual Plan 

It’s a year since Environment Canterbury 

declared a climate-change emergency 

JENNY HUGHEY explains what 

the council has been doing. 

The formal declaration of a 

state of climate emergency across 

Canterbury was one of the most 

serious, and colourful, moments 

in the regional council’s more than 

30-year history. 

A year ago this Saturday, 

at 11.49am, Environment 

Canterbury became New Zealand’s 

first council to proclaim such an 

emergency, formally dedicating 

itself to consideration of climate 

change at the heart of all it does. 

The declaration highlighted 

that all the work Environment 

Canterbury does – from 

freshwater management to 

biodiversity and biosecurity, 

transport and urban development 

to air quality, and also regional 

leadership – has a climate change 

focus. 

Currently, under the Resource 

Management Act, regional 

councils are required only to adapt 

to climate change, not mitigate 

it – that responsibility is the 

Government’s, but could change. 

Even in ‘adapt mode’ many 

of Environment Canterbury’s 

existing policies and plans already 

contribute to reduced emissions. 

In declaring the climate 

emergency, the Council noted it 

would continue to show leadership 

on climate-change and do so 

without adding new programmes 

MADE IT: I Am Hope founder Mike 

King with Jack Lynskey-Reid after 

his epic 138km fundraiser. 

at ratepayers’ expense. It also gave 

staff a clear mandate to continue 

A SERIOUS case of sore feet might have 

been the outcome, but for builder Jack 

Lynskey-Reid the results of his recent 

fundraising run “definitely made it 

worthwhile”. 

Starting at 7am on Friday, March 10, 

Lynskey-Reid covered 23 laps of Hagley 

Park, a distance of 138kms, finishing at 

7am on Saturday, March 11. His efforts 

raised more than $20,000 for the youth 

and community-focused support group I 

Am Hope. 

The amount was double his original 

target. 

Lynskey-Reid ran the first 14 laps, at 

which stage his feet had become very sore, 

so he biked for a further five laps, a distance 

of 30kms, then walked the last four 

laps after changing into looser shoes. 

“I ran two marathons in 12 hours, and 

by the last two laps I had to push through 

the pain,” he said. 

Support from family, friends and workmates 

boosted his efforts. 

“A busload of New Zealand Army boys 

arrived at the beginning and did a few 

laps with me. 

“A lot of people did laps with me, and 

they’d never run so far in their life. Fifty 

people ran the last lap and my parents 

and some mates were there through the 

whole night supporting me.” 

Lynskey-Reid says he felt mentally fine 

throughout, and physically fine apart 

from the sore feet. 

An after-function was held on the Saturday 

night at the Boys’ High Old Boys 

Rugby Club, where Mike King spoke and 

presented Jack with a gift. Mike founded 

The Key to Life Charitable Trust in 2010, 

which runs the I Am Hope support 

group. 

Following the fundraiser, Lynskey-Reid 

was taking some time off work to allow 

his feet to recover. 

“The boss told me to come back when 

I’m ready,” he said. 

and enhance that work. 

Environment 

Canterbury Chair 

Jenny Peter Scott Hughey 

fleet hybrid or long-range electric 

RATES. That work included IT’S setting what most by 2022. people Carbon associate 

emissions from 

up a climate-change integration air travel across the organisation 

with programme a council in the Long-term and Plan the are first offset question via our own biodiversity is 

2018-28, ensuring climate change programmes. 

usually was actively considered how much across the rates According are to going a Madworld report 

up. workstreams, We know increasing with visibility the in current 2019, our gross cost emissions of were 

of the science and what we know 2253 tonnes of carbon dioxide 

living about the impact crisis, of climate household (CO2) budgets equivalent, are compared being with 

change on Canterbury, and liaising removals of 7883 tonnes of CO2- 

squeezed 

on the issue with 

from 

iwi and regional 

every direction, 

equivalent through 

and 

our 

a 

efficiency 

rates partners, increase other local authorities would make efforts and things from forestry even planting 

and central government. 

across 2700 hectares. 

more As an organisation, difficult we for have you. The changing climate will pose 

also made significant progress in many risks to life and livelihood 

addressing 

We have 

our own 

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greenhousegas 

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responsibility 

in Canterbury. 

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In recent years 

regional 

Christchurch building receiving a but extreme, weather events have 

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rating of 5.0 out of 6 in the year infrastructure around the South 

increasing 

to February on the 

urgency. 

National 

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us, this includes 

things Australian Built like Environment additional compliance 

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Rating System New Zealand. along the Marlborough coast and 

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and access to well-being electric and hybrid of communities, Canterbury’s coastal and 

vehicles and hope to have half our communities will be threatened 

critical infrastructures such as roads, 

community water supplies and power 

lines. 

We’ve also committed to investing in 

our public transport service, including 

modernising the fleet with electric 

vehicles, addressing driver wages, and 

introducing a fare trial to make it more 

appealing for people to catch the bus. 

We need to balance this action with 

affordability. It’s a fine line and one we 

need to walk carefully. The draft 2023/24 

Annual Plan will see $270 million 

by sea-level rise this century and 

our productive and protected land 

jeopardised by the arrival and 

spread of new, exotic weeds and 

pests from warmer climates. 

All these eventualities have 

to be planned and prepared for, 

and Environment Canterbury 

will remain in the vanguard of 

these climate change efforts. 

One example is the $40 million 

Waimakariri River flood 

protection project, completed 

late last year. The network of 

floodgates and stopbanks will 

protect half a million people and 

$8 billion of community and 

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Court side icon’s name etched 

among the greats 

Two years ago Joyce Walsh’s heart stopped beating for 33 minutes and she spent 66 

days in hospital then had to learn to walk again. Jaime Cunningham talks to the netball 

stalwart who has been recognised with a Netball New Zealand service award 

JOYCE WALSH’S name now 

sits alongside the likes of Dame 

Noeline Taurua, Laura Langman 

and Adine Wilson. 

But unlike some who appear 

on the list of Netball New Zealand 

service award recipients, 

she never wore a Silver Ferns 

uniform or coached the national 

side. 

The Cantabrian has instead 

contributed 50 years to the sport 

in other ways. She has played 

and coached, umpired and 

coached umpires – and been a 

national bench official, scoring 

games and keeping time. 

Joyce, 80, says her first involvement 

with netball, outside of 

playing, started in about 1971, 

when she was living in Palmerston 

North with her young 

family. 

“I started coaching after our 

son had started primary school. 

We knew very little people in 

the area and I saw the school’s 

newsletter asking for a netball 

coach,” she said. 

The team Joyce took over won 

their end-of-season tournament 

– and she still remembers being 

asked how she coached the players 

so well. 

However, her coaching stint 

didn’t last long as she considered 

umpiring to be “far more important.” 

Joyce gained her New Zealand 

umpiring badge in 1980 and 

moved back to Christchurch that 

same year. She lived at the Burnham 

Military Camp while her 

husband was in the army, and 

began working at Christchurch 

Netball Centre. 

“I used to spend five out of 

seven days at Hagley Park. If it 

wasn’t a meeting, it was umpiring. 

If it wasn’t that it was something 

else,” she said. 

In 1992, she gave up umpiring 

due to an injury but continued to 

be involved with netball, marking 

theory papers and coaching 

junior umpires. 

Joyce then began scoring and 

timekeeping at Christchurch 

Netball Centre, which she “quite 

enjoyed.” 

She eventually became a national 

bench official in 2004 and 

was involved in national tournaments 

across the country. 

“In those days, we didn’t have 

remote controls to buzz (for the 

end of a quarter), you had to 

chase the umpires,” she said. 

Her highlight as a bench 

official was 

when Auckland 

hosted the 2007 

Netball World 

Cup. Joyce said 

she couldn’t 

pass up the opportunity 

to be 

Megan 

involved. 

“For 10 days, 

we were at the 

McLay 

court at 8am and didn’t finish 

up until 9.30pm. Unfortunately, 

New Zealand couldn’t beat Australia 

in the final (losing 38-42), 

but that was my highlight of my 

benching,” she said. 

After 16 years’ volunteering at 

national and age-group tournaments, 

Joyce’s netball ambitions 

had to be put on hold in 2020 

when her heart abruptly stopped. 

“I had to get taught to walk 

again. I wanted to go back to netball 

but my brain couldn’t work 

fast enough,” she said. 

“I haven’t been back to netball 

in two years now, and I miss it 

so much. Apart from that, I’m 

living my life,” Joyce said. 

But the sport came back into 

her life last month, when a 

surprise call from her daughter 

revealed Joyce she had been 

acknowledged in Netball New 

Zealand’s 2023 service awards. 

“I had a tear or two when I 

found out, and it took a day or 

so to sink in. To me, it’s the real 

pinnacle of what I’ve done for 

all those years,” she said. “All in 

all, netball has been my life for a 

long time.” 

Megan McLay, a former 

manager at Christchurch Netball 

Centre, said Joyce has given a lot 

to netball in Canterbury. 

“She has given 

a huge portion 

of her life and her 

passion to netball. 

The netball community 

as a whole has 

benefitted greatly from 

her dedication and we 

remain grateful for her 

involvement in our 

sport,” McLay said. 

Joyce has been a 

delight to work 

alongside and 

her years as an 

umpire coach 

had helped bring 

through some 

quality umpires at 

the centre, McLay 

said. 

“She has always been prepared 

to fill in for others and to take 

on more than her share of bench 

duties, to assist in the office or to 

go out on the courts to support 

umpires if they are struggling 

with on-court play or sideline 

behaviour,” McLay said. 

Joyce will be presented 

with her service award at the 

Christchurch Netball Centre 

annual meeting on Monday. 

2023 NNZ service 

awards: 

•Kate Agnew – NNZ 

(Netball South Canterbury 

Endorsed). 

•Julie Bennett - Auckland 


•Barbara Bialy - Netball 

Hutt Valley. 

•Mary-Rose Cullen- 

Invercargill Netball Centre. 

•Leana de Bruin - NNZ 

(Rotorua Netball 

Centre Endorsed). 

•Gareth Fowler - NNZ 

(Netball Central Zone 

Endorsed). 

•Debbie Fuller - NNZ 

(Tauranga Netball 


•Laura Langman - NNZ 

(Te Awamutu Netball 


•Leah Lazarus - Netball 

North Harbour. 

•Kirsten Lloyd - Netball 

Wellington Centre. 

STALWART: Joyce 

Walsh has given 

more than 50 years 

of service to netball 

since she started 

coaching in 

1971. 

•Murray Lockwood - 

Netball Northern Zone 

(Papakura Netball 


•Maree McMillan - 

Invercargill Netball Centre. 

•Nicki Paterson - Dunedin 


•Kristie Simpson - 

NNZ (Netball South 

Zone Endorsed). 

•Noeline Taurua - NNZ 

(Tauranga Netball 


•Joyce Walsh - Christchurch 


•Adine Wilson - Auckland 


•Lyn Wilson - Dunedin 


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Cashmere chase final berth 

• By Diane Keenan 

CASHMERE HAS an extra 

incentive to win the premier 

men’s interclub competition 

title – the club’s only weeks 

away from celebrating their 

100th anniversary. 

The first step in their quest 

for championship honours 

will be to win Saturday’s semifinal 

against Burnside Park 

at Wilding Park. The winner 

of which will meet either 

Elmwood or Bishopdale in 

the final the following week. 

Cashmere would only earn a 

home final at their picturesque 

courts, supported by a 

centenary-celebrating crowd, if 

Elmwood lose their semi-final 

this week. 

Burnside Park beat South 

Brighton 5-1 last week, while 

Cashmere were soundly beaten 

by the same score by Elmwood. 

Cashmere were without their 

top player James Meredith in 

the singles match-ups, which 

Elmwood won easily. Both 

Cashmere and Burnside Park 

have strong top No 1s in James 

Meredith, the youngest of the 

Meredith brothers, and Remi 

Feneon. They did not play each 

other this season, but both 

claimed national titles in their 

respective age groups at this 

year’s New Zealand Masters 

Championships. 

With a place in the final at 

stake Cashmere may include 

all the Meredith brothers – 

James, Matt and Tim – along 

NO 1: Cashmere will be a stronger team with the inclusion 

of top player James Meredith. 

with their young guns Liam 

Barrett and Lucas Evans, and 

the consistent Harry Weeds. 

Burnside Park’s ranks this 

season have included Jamie 

Poole, Liam Adams, Rene 

Dumont and, in recent weeks, 

16-year-old Jake Parsons. The 

talented junior may be called 

on again this weekend, given 

Dumont retired from his singles 

last weekend. 

Elmwood, last year’s 

competition winners, finished 

PRESSURE: Bethan Ellis will be a key player for Sydenham 

in the women’s premier one-day final on Saturday. 

PHOTO: ASH HART 

at the top of the table after 

an excellent season, in which 

they only recorded one loss. 

In the semi-final this weekend 

they play a plucky Bishopdale 

team that includes top players 

Will Schneideman and Jamie 

Garbett. Bishopdale lost a 

nail-biting clash against Te 

Kura Hagley last weekend 

on countback. Schneideman 

was forced to retire from the 

doubles and did not play the 

singles. It is not known if he will 

• By Jaime Cunningham 

SYDENHAM and Lancaster 

Park will meet in another 

limited overs women’s final on 

Saturday. 

The one day final at 

Sydenham Park will see the 

two teams meet another final 

after last month’s T20 finale 

in which Sydenham came out 

on top. 

Bowler Ocean Bartlett will 

be one to watch for Sydenham, 

after she claimed 16 wickets 

in just six innings so far in the 

one-day format at an average 

of 9.38. 

Bartlett also made her top 

score of 70 not out when her 

team faced Lancaster Park in 

December last year. 

All-rounder Bethan Ellis will 

look to continue her form with 

ball and bat for the home side, 

having taken seven wickets in 

five innings (at an average of 

12), and made two 50s at an 

average of 44.25. 

Sydenham’s PJ Watkins will 

be a key wicket for Lancaster 

take the court this weekend. 

Elmwood comes into the 

semi-final with all their players 

available, fit and on form. Last 

weekend, the Darling brothers, 

Elliot and Lawrence, and the 

Batt brothers, Eddie and Tom, 

were a force to be reckoned with 

in their singles. Elmwood’s win 

also included a strong showing 

from Elliot Darling and Tom 

Batt in the doubles against Matt 

and James Meredith. 

Both semi-finals will be 

played at Wilding Park on 

Saturday. 

Points 

Men: Elmwood 164, 

Cashmere 141, Burnside 

Park 128, Bishopdale 114, 

South Brighton 83, Te 

Kura Hagley 72, Edgeware 

Waimairi 44 

Te Kura Hagley win 

women’s title 

Te Kura Hagley are the 

women’s champions after a 

tight battle last weekend against 

Burnside Bishopdale. It is the 

30th time Te Kura Hagley 

(previously United) have won 

the title in the last 78 years. 

Honours were split one 

all after the doubles, but 

Jade Feneon, who also won 

the top doubles with her 

mother Joelene, was Burnside 

Bishopdale’s only singles 

winner. Petra Belzova, Michelle 

Kelsen and Adele Orangi won 

their singles for Te Kura Hagley 

to clinch the championship 

Sydenham line 

up second title 

of the season 

Park, with an average of 41 and 

two 50s this season. 

Lancaster Park have a 

stacked bowling side, which 

includes Jess Simmons. The 

Canterbury Magician took 

nine wickets for her club side 

in one-day round robin this 

year at an average of 15.11 and 

collected best figures of 5/30. 

If fellow Canterbury representatives 

Sarah Asmussen 

and Jacinta Savage make an 

appearance, Lancaster Park’s 

bowling stocks will look similar 

to the team which bowled 

North West out for 40 in 

December. 

Sydenham would be the second 

premier side to claim two 

titles this season if they can 

beat Lancaster Park. Old Boys 

Collegians’ premier men’s side 

did the double earlier this year. 

Sydenham and Lancaster 

Park last played a one-dayer 

against each other on February 

18, when Sydenham came out 

on top by seven runs. 

•The final starts at 11am 

STRENGTH: Mark Drury works 

Tactix defender Greer Sinclair. 

PHOTO: DAVE RISDEN 

(QUALITY ANTICS) 

Specialist 

coach to 

lift Tactix 


AFTER 16 YEARS working with 

professional rugby players, strength 

and conditioning specialist Mark 

Drury has changed sporting codes – 

much to his daughters’ delight. 

Drury is one of several additions 

to the Tactix, which includes five 

changes in the team’s playing roster. 

Drury, who is the Crusaders’ 

former head of strength and 

conditioning, is now working with 

the netball side after stints with 

the Canterbury, Hawke’s Bay and 

Scottish rugby unions. 

“I’ve got two daughters who 

play netball and I was keen to be 

involved in a smaller squad and 

management team, as well as facing 

a different challenge,” Drury said. 

He studied physical education 

at the University of Otago and 

completed a masters in strength 

and conditioning at Canterbury 

University. 

“When I graduated, all the jobs 

available were surrounding rugby,” 

he said. Drury stepped away from 

working with top level rugby players 

a few years ago to teach strength 

and conditioning courses at 

Canterbury and Otago universities. 

“As I got a bit older and changed 

jobs, I kind of branched out and 

away from professional sport, I 

guess.” 

Drury’s new role as strength and 

conditioning coach at the Tactix 

is part-time and he will continue 

teaching at both universities. 

“I teach a masters course (at UC), 

which is probably my favourite 

group to teach as it’s challenging,” 

he said. “I feel like working in the 

academic space has been good, and 

I’m bringing what I’m learning to 

training.” 

It’s an important year for the 

Tactix top players, with the Netball 

World Cup looming in July. 

Drury said he is confident he can 

prepare his athletes for Silver Ferns 

selection. “While I was working 

with the Crusaders I had to deal 

with a few World Cup years. I know 

it’s at the back of players’ minds to 

be physically pushing everywhere. 

My job is getting them ready to 

fire,” he said. 

•The Tactix play the Steel 

in Invercargill on Monday at 

7.30pm


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Which crews will row to Maadi 

With the pinnacle of 

high school rowing less 

than two weeks away, 

crews are making their 

final preparations before 

travelling to Lake Karapiro 

for the Maadi Cup regatta 

from March 27 to April 

1. Jaime Cunningham 

looks at Christchurch’s top 

contenders 

•Girls’ under-18 coxed 

four – Dawn Cup 

Rangi Ruru look to be top 

contenders for a majority of the 

girls’ sweep events at this year’s 

Maadi Cup regatta – and the 

Dawn Cup is no exception. The 

school’s top boat dominated 

at the South Island secondary 

schools championships over the 

weekend, winning both the heat 

and final with their second boat 

not far behind. 

If Rangi Ruru’s No 1 crew can 

row similar to their 7m 36.16sec 

heat, they will give the North 

Island boats a real run for their 

money. 

But don’t rule out Rangi Ruru’s 

second crew or Christchurch 

Girls’ High’s top crew, who both 

have plenty of time to sharpen 

up before the Maadi Cup gets 

under way in a couple weeks. 

Last year’s Dawn Cup silver 

medallists St Margaret’s College 

have no boats in the race. 

CHAMPIONS: Rangi Ruru’s under-18 coxed eight will be searching for an 18th Levin Cup 

win after finishing with gold at the South Island secondary schools championships over 

the weekend. qq 

PHOTO: ROWING PICTURE SHOW 

•Boys’ under-18 coxed 

four – Springbok Shield 

With last year’s Springbok 

Shield silver medallists St 

Andrew’s College absent at the 

South Island championships 

regatta over the weekend, and 

last year’s winners, Mt Albert 

Grammar, finishing last at the 

North Island secondary schools 

championships, it’s likely there 

will be a new Springbok Shield 

winner this year. The St Bede’s 

crew of Sam Woodgate, Thomas 

Woodgate, Matthew Glen, Luke 

Hickling and coxswain Liam 

Duff impressed at the weekend’s 

regatta, winning in 7m 8.35sec 

and will be challenging for 

North Island crews to beat. 

Christ’s College also look 

to be contenders, while last 

year’s Springbok Shield bronze 

medallists, Christchurch Boys’ 

High will be in with a chance at 

medalling for a second straight 

year. But with four North Island 

schools racing under 6m 48sec 

over the weekend, Christchurch 

schools will have to be at their 

best at Lake Karapiro. 

•Girls’ under-18 coxed 

eight – Levin 75th Jubilee 

Cup 

Two Christchurch powerhouses, 

Rangi Ruru and St Margaret’s 

College, have dominated this 

event, winning the Levin Cup a 

combined 24 times since 1981. 

This year looks to be no different, 

with Rangi Ruru winning the 

event at the South Island championships. 

St Margaret’s finished 

just over four seconds behind. 

St Andrew’s College finished 

sixth at he South Island champs, 

but it was the first year they 

had entered a crew in this race 

and they could be a contender 

for years to come. With only 

Waikato Diocesan able to break 

7m 30sec at the North Island 

regatta over the weekend, don’t 

rule out Christchurch Girls’ 

High chances of medalling. The 

CGHS crew raced home in 7m 

35.19sec to finish with bronze 

at the South Island regatta. And 

with times typically 10 seconds 

slower on Lake Ruataniwha 

than Karapiro, CGHS will be in 

contention alongside Rangi and 

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CHAMPIONS: St Bede’s 

College are contenders 

for this year’s Maadi 

Cup after winning the 

under-18 coxed eight 

at the South Island 

championships. PHOTO: 

SHARRON BENNETT 

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CGHS rower Lucy Haller 

said the crew has been focused 

on bringing intensity to their 

last few sessions, particularly 

transferring erg training to the 

water. “It would mean a lot to 

all of us to medal in the most 

prestigious girls’ race, especially 

after all the training we’ve 

done,” Haller said. 

•Boys’ under-18 coxed 

eight – Maadi Cup 

The Maadi Cup is no doubt 

the most anticipated race of the 

regatta. St Bede’s are in contention 

to lift the Cup for the first 

time since 1991, after winning 

the race over the weekend. The 

majority of this year’s crew are 

the under-17 coxed eight gold 

medallists from last year’s Maadi 

Cup, with Bede Giera the only 

new addition. 

Head coach Dale Maher said 

he took on a group of novices in 

2019 and they made an agreement 

to stick together until they 

could race for the Maadi Cup in 

four years. 

“The first thing we talk about 

is making the final and if we can 

podium, then that’ll be great 

too,” he said. 

“We’re really process driven 

and focused. If we can produce 

that time we’re aiming for, then 

we should be good, and even if 

we don’t win, it’s still a success.” 

Last year’s Maadi Cup silver 

medallists, Christ’s College, had 

three crews race at the South 

Island event over the weekend, 

with the No 3 crew finishing 

with bronze. Christ’s will have 

plenty of time to establish their 

top crew to contest for a 14th 

Maadi Cup title before the 

national regatta gets under way. 

Christchurch Boys’ High cannot 

be ruled out either. With four 

of last year’s bronze medal crew 

retained this year, CBHS will 

challenge Hamilton Boys’ High’s 

bid for a second consecutive 

win. 

•The 2023 Aon Maadi 

Cup finals will be livestreamed 

from Lake 

Karapiro at www.maadi. 

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TREVOR WILKES is being 

remembered as a well-respected 

and universally-liked man who 

“lived for racing.” 

A race caller for more than 40 

years, he retired at the end of the 

2021/22 season. 

He died after a battle with motor 

neurone disease in Christchurch 

last week, prompting an 

outpouring of tributes, with 

many praising him as generous, 

kind-hearted and well-liked. 

In his 43 years behind the 

binoculars Wilkes’ first love 

was calling the dogs. Famously 

he only missed one meeting 

through illness in all that time. 

Such was his contribution to 

the sport that he was inducted 

into the New Zealand Greyhound 

Hall of Fame following 

his retirement. He got a standing 

ovation at the time. 

It was January 1979 at QE2 

Park when Wilkes called his first 

race meeting for the Christchurch 

Greyhound Club. He had 

been calling harness trials before 

that and he continued calling 

trials, especially at Rangiora 

and Addington, until relatively 

recently. 

In 1988 when Reon Murtha 

went to Seoul to commentate 

at the Olympic Games Wilkes 

called all three codes in 

Canterbury for six weeks. He 

continued to call the occasional 

harness meetings at Addington 

throughout his career. He was 

also a licenced judge for harness 

meetings. 

For over 20 years, he was an 

on-course commentator on the 

West Coast, and hosted many 

supporters’ tours there. At today’s 

Kawatiri Cup at Westport 

all drivers will be wearing black 

armbands in his honour. 

In 1991, Trevor joined the 

Radio Pacific and Trackside TV 

commentary teams to call TAB 

races. Before that he and Neville 


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Race caller’s first love 

was for the greyhounds 

TOP BLOKE: Trevor Wilkes 

“lived for racing.” 

Muir had a company called 

Mirage Recordings which would 

film and then sell trials videos, 

especially from Rangiora. 

He also raced greyhounds 

himself, including Wink At 

Wilkes. He quickly gave up his 

greyhound ownership interests 

though, being quoted at the time 

as saying, “I found it too hard 

to call my own dogs”. Wink at 

Wilkes raced in the early 90s, 

winning nine times in 72 starts. 

Included in the ownership 

group of Wink At Wilkes was 

former long-time HRNZ employee 

and now Addington Raceway’s 

Racing Industry Manager 

Darrin Williams. 

“We go back to the 1980s, he 

was a brilliant guy with a great 

voice for commentating.” 

“Everyone loved Trevor - he 

didn’t have a bad word for 

anyone and no-one had one for 

him.” 

“He lived for racing.” 

On retirement, Wilkes said, 

“Commentating has been a wonderful 

job. It has been fantastic 

to get paid for work that you love 

doing.” 

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GO SOUTH | RELAX | WINE & DINE | DISCOVER | EXPLORE 

• Moeraki • Dunedin 

• Mackenzie Country 

• Alexandra • Clyde 

• Cromwell • Wanaka 

• Southland • Fiordland 

EDITORIAL Jenafor Rollins | DESIGN Denise Crawford 

Careys Bay 

Historic 

Hotel 

Carey’s Bay Historic Hotel is a 

Dunedin delight for lovers of 

genuine ambience. Designed by 

architect David Ross, financed on 

gold money by the local Mayor 

and built in 1874 of locally quarried 

stone, this Port Chalmers landmark 

has been a local legend for almost 

150 years! Following impressive 

restoration during the past two 

decades, Carey’s Bay Hotel has 

been lovingly returned to its original 

Victorian splendour. 

Dining areas include a main bar, 

lounge, “snug” and conservatory, 

plus a courtyard and terrace 

overlooking the tranquillity of 

Carey’s Bay. Open 7 days for lunch, 

dinner and casual bar menu, the 

hotel specialises in mouth watering 

seafood alongside a comprehensive 

selection of other tempting dishes 

and platters. 

With four function areas of 

different sizes, each with its own 

unique atmosphere, Carey’s Bay 

Historic Hotel is a popular place 

for weddings, private functions, 

parties and conferences. For 

further information visit www. 

careysbayhotel.co.nz 

TŪHURA OTAGO 

MUSEUM – 

Hours of 

entertainment 

If you are thinking about a trip 

down to Dunedin, make sure you 

check out Tūhura Otago Museum, 

with the biggest science centre 

in New Zealand, the only 3D 

planetarium in Australasia, and 

eight free galleries, it is hours of fun 

and entertainment. 

The science centre is packed with 

45 hands-on interactives. There is 

a three-storey slide, a bike-riding 

skeleton, and a three-tiered, indoor 

tropical forest. The forest is filled 

with live rainforest butterflies, exotic 

plants, and ponds of koi. 

The planetarium has live shows and 

screenings, you will feel part of the 

action in our immersive theatre 

experience. 

Every school holiday the Museum 

we have explosive free science 

shows and makerspaces, where you 

can make something wonderful. 

So, next time you are down south, 

call in and see us, there is a world to 

discover! 

A warm welcome 

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Emerson’ s Brewery 

& Taproom 

DUNEDIN Thursday March 16 2023 The Star 33 

“Over the past 25 years we have 

been searching for the elusive Holy 

Ale, now Emerson’s has a new 

spiritual home to pursue our quest.” 

Emerson’s is all about sharing and 

having fun, so get a group together 

or join one of their 60 minute 

guided tours through our brand 

new Brewery and Taproom. The 

tour will take you through a little 

bit of the history of how Emerson’s 

has been a pioneering force in the 

development of craft brewing in 

New Zealand. You will then be taken 

into the brewery, learning about 

all the aspects of the Emerson’s 

Brewing process, from milling the 

malt to packaging the finished 

product. 

There will be a chance to get your 

hands a little dirty in the Emerson’s 

Workshop, our 1200L Pilot Brewery 

incorporated into the middle of our 

Taproom. The tour finishes with 

a delightful sensory experience 

sampling six of our most famous 

beers. 

If you can’t bear to tear yourself 

away, stay on, sit down and 

enjoy a fantastic meal in an 

atmosphere that won’t be easily 

forgotten. Before you leave there 

is an opportunity to purchase an 

Emerson’s brew from one of 12 taps 

located in our cellar door and take a 

little bit of Emerson’s with you. 

Emerson’s Brewery and Taproom is 

located at 70 Anzac Ave, Dunedin 

or visit www.emersons.co.nz 

Monarch Cruises brings 

you up close to nature 

When you come south for the holiday 

and the Wild Dunedin Festival of Nature 

– a cruise on Monarch is a great way to 

get closer to the unique wildlife of our 

southern ocean. 

You’ll benefit from the expertise gained 

over MV Monarch’s 35 years of taking 

guests along Otago Harbour and around 

Taiaroa Head to share our special nature. 

There are special trips offered during the 

Wild Dunedin festival, or you can join one 

of Monarch Wildlife Cruises many options. 

You can drive yourself to Weller’s Rock 

for the invigorating one hour wildlife 

cruise. You can see huge Northern Royal 

Albatrosses on their nests and maybe 

soaring past the boat on their three metre 

wings. 

At sea there are different albatross and 

other seabirds. If you’re lucky you might 

spot dolphins, blue penguins or a large 

NZ sealion. On the rocks you’ll see NZ fur 

seals. 

You can take half day tours on Monarch 

buses from Dunedin. A popular choice 

is being guided through Larnach Castle 

then being driven to Weller’s Rock wharf 

for the wildlife cruise. 

Monarch’s new Encounter series all 

offer a beach walk to spot NZ sealions 

and a visit to Penguin Place to learn 

about the intense efforts to save the 

rare Yelloweyed Penguin – plus you can 

choose to either take the wildlife cruise, 

or take the Royal Albatross Centre tour, 

or take an hour to yourself at the RAC 

visitor centre and perhaps walk over to 

the cliff boardwalk. 

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World class stately home 

Larnach castle has recently been the main 

location for the Netflix rom com ‘The Royal 

Treatment’ 

Larnach Castle is undoubtedly one of New 

Zealand’s finest historic homes and in 2017 

this property was endorsed by Heritage New 

Zealand as a ‘Landmark Property’. Not only is 

this title a testament to the wealth of its builder, 

but to the current owners who have restored 

and revitalised it for the benefit of visitors from 

around the world. 

William Larnach was a merchant, Baron, and 

politician when he built the castle in 1871 for his 

wife Eliza. The finest materials were imported 

to befit the opulent grandeur he envisaged. 

The 3000 square foot ballroom is still used for 

weddings and balls and the castle boasts the 

only Georgian hanging staircase in the Southern 

Hemisphere. 

Part of the romance and intrigue of the castle 

today is the tragic history of its owner. Larnach 

shot himself after a scandal involving his wife 

and the building was subsequently used as a 

mental hospital and later to billet troops. 

Years of neglect finally came to an end when 

the Barker family purchased it in 1967 and 

painstakingly restored and developed it to its 

Larnach castle 

present condition. 

Currently the castle has a ‘Kids go Free’ offer. 

During the school holidays we run a quiz that 

can be completed with the help of parents – 

suitable for all ages. 

From the 1st of October until the 31st of March 

we offer an early bird special entry price for 

adults from 8.30am until 9.30am 

Check out their excellent daily deals during 

the autumn and winter seasons for Larnach 

Lodge which offers guests three styles of 

accommodation; Camp Estate - positioned 

500 metres from the front gate of the Castle, 

offering luxurious decor and total privacy; 

Larnach Lodge, in the grounds of the castle and 

has 12 bedrooms with private facilities , while 

Castle Stable Stay is the perfect choice for 

budget conscience travellers. 

All house guests may dine in the restored dining 

room of the only genuine castle in New Zealand. 

Superbly located on the Otago Peninsula, 

Larnach Castle captures the romance and 

history of the past. Enjoy the café, a game of 

Petanque’ allow time to explore the Gift shop 

Email info@larnachcastle.co.nz 

www.larnachcastle.co.nz 

The chicks will be huge and fluffy in April and during the Festival the Royal 

Albatross Centre offer 30 minute express tours daily. 

Photo credit: Alex Weller. 

A wild week 

in Dunedin 

The 8th Wild Dunedin Festival/New Zealand Festival of 

Nature kicks off on 14 April in Dunedin, the wildlife capital 

of Aotearoa. As well as many nature and wildlife activities 

for children all over the city, this year the Festival is 

focusing on whenua/earth with gardening events for 

adults showcasing edible gardens and soil health. Tūhura 

Otago Museum is hosting a Bug Day and a Penguin Day, 

and there are deals on boat trips, albatross and penguin 

tours and at Orokonui Ecosanctuary which has tuatara, 

takahe, skinks and geckos. 

Restaurants are on board with menus featuring earthly 

delights, plus gin and other beverages featuring local 

botanicals are available for tasting. With over 100 events 

including movies, art, craft, music and special guest Suzy 

Cato, there is fun for all the family spread over ten days. 

Check out the programme at www.wilddunedin.nz 

Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Kids Go Free! 

Valid for New Zealand School Holidays 

Children must be accompanied by 1 paying adult 

www.larnachcastle.co.nz (03) 476 1616 

Wildlife 

Cloud 

Forest 

Walks 

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Orokonui 

Ecosanctuary - 

Bringing back 

the birds 

Immerse yourself in nature at Orokonui 

Ecosanctuary and experience the 

forest as it was before humans arrived 

in Aotearoa. Protected by a 9km long 

predator-proof fence, the ecosanctuary 

encompasses 307 hectares of unique 

coastal Otago ‘cloud forest’ ecology and 

is home to some of our rarest wildlife. 

With pest removed, birds such as Takahē, 

Kākā and Kiwi, and reptiles such as the 

ancient Tuatara and and beautiful Moko 

Kākāriki (Jewelled Gecko), can thrive. 

Relax and explore the many tracks and 

trails that wind their way through the 

forest, and hear the call of Tūī, Korimako 

and Pīwakawaka as they dart through the 

bush. If your keen to dig a little deeper, 

join our knowledgeable guides on a one 

or two-hour guided tour and deepen 

your understanding of Aotearoa’s unique 

wildlife. Traveling with young ones? 

We have you covered - pick up one of 

the free nature-based activity packs at 

reception, designed to burn off energy 

and re-wild your child! 

Located an easy 20-minute drive north 

of Dunedin, Orokonui Ecosanctuary 

is the perfect place to unwind and 

reconnect with nature, with 100% of the 

proceeds reinvested in this amazing local 

biodiversity restoration project.

DUNEDIN Thursday March 16 2023 The Star 35 

Royal 

Albatross 

Centre 

Ever seen a seabird the size of a Labrador? 

Explored an exceptional example of a hidden 

fort? Visit the Otago Peninsula for your only 

chance to visit these award winning attractions. 

The world’s only mainland albatross breeding 

colony and the world’s only fully restored 1886 

Armstrong Disappearing Gun. Both are iconic 

Dunedin experiences at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head. 

The Royal Albatross with its three metre wing 

span is sure to amaze. Led by knowledgeable 

Staying 

at the 

Leviathan 

Hotel 

Central to Dunedin, the 

Leviathan Hotel offers 

travellers and tourists 

convenient, comfortable 

accommodation, and 

hospitality at affordable 

prices. 

Select from their diverse 

range of accommodations 

including Economy, Standard, 

Superior, Suites which offer 

a spa bath, and their private 

or dorm style Backpacker 

options. Which one fits your 

needs? 

Planning an event or a 

party? The Leviathan Hotel 

has private facility rooms 

to budget. All hotel rooms 

have private ensuites, free 

Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee 

making facilities and flatscreen 

TV’s with Freeview. 

Quieter rooms overlooking 

the internal courtyard are 

available by request. 

Stop by their historically 

renovated restaurant for 

a delicious breakfast or 

buffet dinner. Otherwise, the 

evening meals are served in 

their house bar. 

When traveling to Dunedin, 

spend the night at Leviathan 

Hotel or enjoy a meal at the 

ambiance which makes you 

feel you are part of history. 

Book on line at www. 

dunedinhotel.co.nz or call 

0800 773 773 

guides, a tour from the Centre is the only way 

to get close-up views of these magnificent birds 

in their world famous breeding colony. Booking 

recommended. 

Pukekura is home to a wide range of other bird 

and marine life. Albatross, seals, cormorants and 

penguins have all colonised the headland. 

This great day out supports the Otago Peninsula 

Trust, a private charitable trust dedicated to 

A piece 

of 

paradise 

Just 50m from the beach, Moeraki Village Holiday 

Park enjoys an idyllic setting close to the famous 

Moeraki Boulders and colonies of penguins and 

seals. Hosts Kristina and Robbie Mitchell welcome 

visitors from all over the world to their “piece of 

paradise” and provide a variety of accommodation 

to cater for all budgets. 

As well as 6 self contained motels, 3 self contained 

tourist flats, 3 cabins and 30 tent/caravan or 

motor home sites, visitors will also appreciate 

modern well equipped communal kitchen and 

dining facilities, clean shower blocks and guest 

laundry, a TV lounge with Freeview TV, internet 

and wireless access, barbeques and children’s play 

equipment. 

Located on a curve of faultless beach, there’s 

conservation, education and sustainable tourism. 

Visit all the Trust’s attractions including the 

Royal Albatross Centre, Fletcher House and 

Glenfalloch Woodland Garden and Restaurant. 

Visit the centre and receive a 25% Discount 

off their standard Winter ’23 attractions. Code 

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nz 

ample opportunity for fishing and boating, deep 

sea charter fishing, while wonderful walks take you 

to Moeraki’s unique rock formations and wildlife 

including New Zealand’s rare Hoiho or yellow-eyed 

penguin. 

The area is also historically significant and once 

boasted a Maori village and pa in addition to the 

pretty Kotahitanga Church and a lighthouse in 

continuous use since its establishment in 1878. 

Visitors to Moeraki can enjoy restaurant meals at 

the Moeraki Tavern or the award winning world 

class restaurant, Fleur’s Place. Wanting fish and 

chips? The Fishwife is close by or enjoy a wide 

selection of eateries only 20 minutes down the 

road in Oamaru. 

Moeraki Village 

Holiday Park 

• Moeraki Boulders 

• Yellow-Eyed Penguin Colony 

• Beautiful Views • Motel Units 

• Tourist Flats • Cabins 

• Caravan Sites • Tent Sites 

25% Discount off standard tours for Winter ’23 – with code RACW2023SD 

114 Haven Street, Moeraki, North Otago 

Phone/Fax 03 439-4759 

moerakivillageholidaypark@xtra.co.nz


Hullabaloo artspace – 

the heart of contemporary art 

A boutique Gallery in the Cromwell 

Heritage Precinct on the shore 

of Lake Dunstan, Hullabaloo 

Artspace is well worth a visit. 

An artist run gallery, it has been 

operating successfully for close 

to twenty years. The quality of 

work exhibited explains why it 

has a well established reputation 

for consistently providing the 

public with an interesting and 

varied selection of contemporary 

original art. Included in the mix of 

Objects of 

Art: custom 

creations 

Hidden in the heart of Cromwell 

Heritage Precinct, the workshop 

of Les Riddell is a wonderland of 

handcrafted jewellery, art objects 

and curios. Aptly touting the name 

Objects of Art, everything found in 

the gallery has a one off, creative 

appeal. Whether it is constructed 

from gold, silver bone or stone, 

there is something for everyone. 

Custom made work is only limited 

to your imagination. 

Many a customer has entered with 

the trepidation of receiving a rustic 

root canal. While much of the 

equipment is related to that found 

in dental venues, Les assures his 

visitors that though he can offer 

award winning artists are painters, 

printmakers, photographers, 

ceramicists, jewelers, mixed media 

and sculptors. 

You can find sculptures made from 

cable ties, and wire drawings of 

the human form. Paintings include 

quirky images of farm animals, as 

well as large landscapes interpretive 

of the region. An exciting diversity 

of materials and ideas include works 

using tea bag paper, and others 

painted on aged metal drum lids. 

There are serene black and white 

photographs and both elegant 

classical and funky hand built 

pottery. 

There is always one of the friendly 

artists on site happy to share their 

knowledge with visitors. 

Visit us online at www. 

hullabalooartists.co.nz/all-art-work 

a long slow root canal, trying on 

an array of glittering rings will be 

much more satisfying. After all, the 

Murrell cottage once stood as the 

simultaneous office of the local 

dental clinic, watchmakers and mayoral 

seat, all held by the talented 

Mr Murrell. After 120 years, Les has 

brought the cottages use full circle, 

though he has yet to run for mayor. 

A pretty clever fellow, we wouldn’t 

put it past him. 

Stop in on your visit to the Heritage 

Precinct. You will be inspired by the 

jewellery on display and be able to 

view it all in the making through the 

gallery windows! PH: 03 445 3094 - 

www.objects-of-art.co.nz 

CROMWELL 

OCTA 

Gallery 

A ‘good old’ bricks and mortar 

gallery, celebrating ten successful 

years without a website or social 

media presence. 

Director, Chris de Jong, brings extensive 

knowledge, enthusiasm and 

experience in art and education into 

the gallery, celebrating the work of 

artists he regards himself fortunate 

to represent. 

As part of the ever-changing display 

at OCTA you will find prints 

and paintings by artists such as 

Kathryn Madill, Euan Macleod, Inge 

Doesburg, Peter Cleverley and Gail 

de Jong. In addition, on show, there 

is usually a range of original prints 

by Ralph Hotere, Pat Hanly, Marilynn 

Webb, Nigel Brown, Michel Tuffery, 

Philip Beadle, Kelvin Mann, Jo Ogier, 

Gregory O’Brien, John Pule, Tony 

Fomison and other noteworthy 

individuals. 

Central Gateway Motel 

Central Gateway Motel is located 

near Cromwell’s Old Town, Lake 

Dunstan and is the closest motel to 

the spectacular new Lake Dunstan 

Bike Trail. It is a quiet motel located 

away from the main road with 

lovely views of the surrounding hills. 

Choose accommodation that suits 

your needs. They have 5 spacious 

Three-dimensional work includes 

ceramics by Jim Cooper, Blue Black, 

Suzanne Butson, Yannick Fourbet, 

and John Stroomer’s pots complete 

with extraordinary crystalline 

glazes. 

You will find a surprising range of 

Modern European Art in the gallery 

with limited edition lithographs by 

Picasso, Braque, Chagall, Rouault, 

Matisse, Miro, Tapies……, which were 

mostly printed by the famed ‘Freres 

Mourlot’, in Paris, during the early 

and mid-20th Century 

As well as paintings, prints and 

ceramic pieces there are a number 

of art books and publications 

of historical interest available for 

sale. OCTA Gallery and Workshop 

is located at 71 Melmore Terrace in 

Cromwell’s Historic Precinct and 

welcomes visitors daily from 10am- 

4pm. www.cromwellheritageprecinct.co.nz 

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Art Gallery & Workshop 

Specialising in works on paper 

OCTA Gallery, according to many of its visitors, is considered quite 

unique in this part of the world. Operating from a historic building in 

Cromwell’s Heritage Precinct, Central Otago, it provides a living art 

space, showcasing limited edition original prints and an eclectic mix 

of art work created by renowned national and international artists. 

During the last few years, OCTA Gallery has established a reputation 

for the quality of its diverse, eclectic, and interesting works, as well 

as the excellent service it provides. 

Its directors, Gail and Chris de Jong look forward to your visit and 

are keen to share their extensive knowledge and experience as 

professional artists and educators. 

Phone 027 231 7503 | Email octa@artlover.com 

hullabaloo 

art space 

Contemporary 

artists collective 

showcasing a variety 

of creative disciplines 

Visit us at 

Cromwell 

Heritage Precinct 

Central Otago 

027 600 7106 

www.hullabalooart.co.nz 

info@hullabalooart.co.nz

CROMWELL 


The Little 

Picnic 

Company 

Time to relax and spend time with the ones you love in the 

romantic settling of Cromwell and Bannockburn. What better 

way than a picnic and soak in the scenery and take a dip to 

cool down from the heat of the day. 

The Little Picnic Company has all your picnic needs covered. 

With delicious food and nibbles, such as smoked salmon to 

gourmet pickles, chutneys, cheeses, and crackers. All locally 

sourced from artisans located throughout Otago, Southland, 

and Stewart Island. Truly the best of the South of the South. 

They also have a variety of picnic baskets and hampers and 

blankets for purchase, or The Little Picnic Company can put 

together a basket for you to take away. The cost of the basket 

(including glasses, knives etc) and blanket is refunded once 

returned. Simply go to their website www.picnicco.com to 

select your basket. 

They also offer real fruit ice cream and a selection of dairy free 

options too, as well as a selection of other homeware products, 

such as Huski wine coolers and beer tumblers. 

The Little Picnic company is located in the upper Historic 

Precinct in the Cobb & Co building, at 27 Melmore Terrace a 

Cromwell, where customers can build their own picnic and 

experience a truly Southern experience. 

Contact details: email info@picnicco.nz ph 021 467 444 

Sequoia Finewares 

Housed among the heritage buildings of Old Cromwell Town, 

Sequoia finewares is a unique shopping experience. With a 

beautiful outlook over Lake Dunstan, the store is brimming 

with ideas a gift or your home. 

Sequoia goes to great lengths to inspire client’s with their 

carefully selected unique range of homeware’s for the 

discerning & creative individual who loves nostalgia & good 

design. 

Browse your way into their popular preloved designer room 

showcasing labels such as - Trelise Cooper, Karen Walker, Nom 

D & much, much more. 

The Old Cromwell Town precinct houses buildings that reflect 

the town’s gold mining and pioneering past, and the jetty 

provides a convenient entry point for visiting boats. Admission 

to the precinct is free. Sequoia finewares is a treasure trove of 

quality décor and exciting discoveries. 

Isobel Home & Lifestyle Store 

Isobel 

Home and 

Lifestyle 

In a lovely old cottage in the heart of the Cromwell Heritage 

Precinct, sits a quaint little shop called Isobel Home & Lifestyle. 

Surrounded by heritage the environment sets the stage for the 

natural, colourful linen patterns which line the tables. 

Japanese and Moroccan ceramics have an area to themselves 

to showcase these exquisite pieces every home is enhanced 

by. Browse through their selection of Belgium throws and 

cushions. Their variety of homewares and you can’t pass their 

range of NZ merino without stopping and touching the soft 

pieces of apparel. 

Isobel Home & Lifestyle source local natural soap’s, offer a 

range of French bed linen and napery and in the coming weeks 

will be adding clothing and apparel to their range. 

Kate, the store owner is an interior designer and loves to work 

with clients from concept to sourcing to help you make your 

environment the home of your dreams. 

Isobel Home & Lifestyle, the quaint shop with a big heart. 

Pinot Junction Wine 

Store and Eatery 

Welcome to the latest addition to the food & wine scene of this 

beautiful little town in the heart of Central Otago - offering you 

a relaxed wine bar experience with platters, pizzas, cafe style 

food & Central Otago wines, all the while enjoying the best 

views in Cromwell. Lovers of all things Central Otago, Kate, and 

Matt Barnett are the people behind the model, Pinot Junction. 

A dream has been realised with the lease of Murrells Cottage in 

the Heritage Precinct of Old Cromwell, purchased in November 

2022, transformed from an Italian café to a Central Otago Wine 

Store and Eatery. 

Pinot Junction focuses on wine and produce from the region, 

with cabinet food, pizzas, great barista coffees and platters full 

of locally sourced goods – including their famous cinnamon 

scrolls. Mrs Barnett said it was a place for people to come, 

regardless of their experience and knowledge of wine, and 

sample what was on offer. 

Stop by and find out for yourself as you uncover one of the 

best kept secrets in the Cromwell precinct 

Pinot Junction Wine Store and Eatery, so worth any amount of 

effort. 

Open 5 days a week - Thursday to Monday 10:30am - 5:30pm. 

Be sure to check them out on Instagram, Facebook, and their 

website www.inotjunction .co.nz for any changes to opening 

hours. 

FOR A MIX OF 

LOCALLY MADE 

PICNIC PRODUCTS 

Cromwell 

Heritage 

Precinct 

Cromwell Heritage Precinct is tucked 

away on the shores of Lake Dunstan, 

at the confluence of the Kawarau and 

Clutha arms of the lake. The schist 

stone cottages and shops are tenanted 

by a range of stores including an arts 

collective, printmaker, goldsmith and 

a plant expert and maker of herbal 

creams and perfumes as well as unique 

gift outlets, cafes, fresh fruit icecream 

shop and a cocktail bar as well as a bike 

rental store. The precinct is the official 

start of the Lake Dunstan Trail which 

runs along the true right bank of Lake 

Dunstan down to Clyde where it links up 

with the Central Otago Rail Trail. Every 

day cyclists from around New Zealand 

and the rest of the world set off on the 

journey to Clyde, down the picturesque 

Cromwell Gorge. For those setting off 

from Clyde, the precinct is the welcome 

end to their journey and many take 

advantage of the cafes in the precinct for 

a welcome rest at the end of their 51km 

journey. 

Displays tell the story of the incredible 

1860s gold rush when sparsely populated 

Central Otago was suddenly inundated 

with thousands of hopeful prospectors. 

Children love the talking ‘locals’ who 

tell the yarns, life-size horses and secret 

alleyways, fairy doors as well as the 

ducks, fishing wharf and picnic areas. 

Bedding, Furniture, Homewares, 

Clothing and Art. 

Colourful textiles and patterns all natural 

linen and wools. Beautiful Japanese 

ceramic dinnerware. Interior design 

service available. 

Isobel is located in the Stumbles Building 

✉: shop@isobelhome.co.nz ☎: 021 443 726 

A treasure trove of: 

Homeware | Gifts | Toys 

Designer pre-loved clothes 

• • • 

Open every day 10am till 4pm 

Cromwell Heritage Precinct 

Ph. 03 445 1387 

gailsequoiafinewares@gmail.com 

Providing all you need 

for a picnic from 

hampers with plates 

& cutlery to cheese 

& salami, dukkah, 

olive oil, chutney, 

crackers & drinks. 

PLUS... 

Real fruit Ice cream (both dairy free & traditional) 

& New Zealand’s Best Pies Sanga 

Open Wednesday – Sunday 10am to 4pm 

THE LITTLE PICNIC COMPANY 

The Cobb & Co Store, Cromwell Heritage Precinct, 

71 Melmore Terrace, Cromwell 

Ph: 021 467 444. Email: info@picnicco.nz


Gary Anderson in Cromwell - 

Solutions for all your audio and 

vision needs 

Gary Anderson has been serving the New Zealand 

community for the past 34 years as the one 

stop shop for electronic goods, audio solutions, 

whiteware and home appliances. 

Located in Cromwell and offering nationwide 

delivery you will find what you are looking for with 

name brands such as Bose, Yamaha, Samsung, 

Fisher & Paykel, Parmco and much more. 

Gary Anderson prides itself on being audio and 

appliance experts offering specialist advice. Their 

Step into 

history in 

Victoria Arms 

Hotel 

CROMWELL 

knowledgeable staff can provide professional 

advice and make recommendations to ensure you 

find what you are looking for. 

Stop by when you are in the neighbourhood 

to look through their selection of TV’s, HiFi 

equipment, home appliances, whiteware and so 

much more. 

Explore the latest online at www.garyanderson. 

co.nz or call 0800 4 STEREO. 

Jackson Orchards Real Fruit Ice 

Cream Kiosk - A must try 

Overlooking the beautiful view of Lake 

Dunstan and majestic views up through 

the Nevis Valley, you can sit and relax 

at the Victoria Arms Hotel Garden Bar 

enjoying a cold beverage from their 

wide range of products. 

Accompany your beverage with their 

delicious food from their menu or 

specials board. Their friendly staff will 

look after you and don’t forget to ask 

about their available courtesy coach. 

Looking for entertainment? Join them 

Thursday night for Karaoke or for their 

local DJ on Saturday nights at their 

Lake Club. Local bands play and in April 

they will host The Totally 80’s Show. 

Check out the Victoria Arms Hotel 

Facebook and Instagram for updates. 

Victoria Arms Hotel offers it all. Good 

food. Enjoyable entertainment and 

comfortable accommodation as 

the famous Rail Trail is at their door 

step. They offer accommodations at 

unbeatable prices and free overnight 

bike lockup. VICTORIA ARMS HOTEL 

CROMWELL – Find out about all the 

action at www.victoriaarms.net 

Thursday: 

Friday: 

Saturday: 

Karaoke 

Meat Raffles 5 - 6pm 

The Lake Bar Night Club 

9pm - late 

VICTORIA ARMS HOTEL, VICTORIA CROMWELL ARMS HOTEL 

CROMWELL 

Rail Trail on our doorstep 

Rail Trail on 

Boasting over 150 years of service we are situated on the beautiful 

lake front in Old Cromwell Town. With so much to offer you’ll want 

to stop and find out what all the hype is about. Lunch and evening 

dining, good selection of cold our beverages, local Doorstep 

wines, coffee, beer, gaming 

machines, pool table, live televised sports and live entertainment, it’s all right 

here and you’ll be greeted with a smile every time. Why not stay the night? The 

famous Rail Trail is right at our doorstep and we can provide you accommodation 

Boasting over 150 years of service we are 

at unbeatable prices, we can even charge your E-bike while you sleep. 

situated on the beautiful lake front down in Old 

www.victoriaarms.net Crowmell Phone: 03 Town. 445 With 0607 so much to offer you’ll want 

to stop & find out what all the hype is about. 

Lunch & Evening dining, Coffee & Beer, Gaming 

machines & Pool table, live televised sports & 

live entertainment,its ORCHARD all FRESH right here & you’ll be 

greeted with a ROADSIDE smile every STORE time. Why not stay the 

night? The famous Fresh Rail tastes Trail best at is right at our door 

step & we can provide Jackson Orchards 

you Accomodation at 

Open from 8am daily. 

C R O M W E L L 

CENTRAL unbeatable OTAGO prices Season with from October a free to over night bike 

lockup service April… available. cherries, apricots, 

nectarines, peaches, greengages, 

plums, apples, pears. 

Get all the Also action veges, dried at www.victoriaarms.net 

fruit, honey, 

preserves and more. 

Nothing says “I’ve been to Cromwell” 

other than getting your licks on at 

our real fruit ice cream kiosk. Pull off 

highway 6 into Jackson Orchards large 

parking area for ice creams - where in 

front of you real fruit is added to the ice 

cream or yoghurt base mix for blending 

and swirling into one of three waffle 

cone sizes. Pop on in and try one – all 

flavours are custom made to order, to 

your preference! Don’t forget to swing 

by our fruit stall after to grab some 

fresh seasonal fruit for the drive home. 

A bit about us - Jackson Orchards is a 

family owned and operated Orchard in 

Cromwell. Central Otago is renowned 

for the rich, flavoursome stonefruits 

grown in the region. Cold crisp winters, 

hot dry summers, and a low annual 

rainfall combined with the rich mineral 

soils of a former gold-mining area 

provide the optimum conditions for 

producing fruit. Jackson Orchards grow 

a variety of cherries, apricots, peaches, 

nectarines, plums, greengages, apples 

and pears during their season from 

November to April. Shop our fruit stall 

via our website, or better yet, pop in 

and say hi! 

73 Luggate-Cromwell Road, Cromwell, 

9384 

www.jacksonorchard.co.nz 

03 445 0596 

ORCHARD FRESH 

ROADSIDE STORE 

DAILY GUIDED 

ORCHARD TOURS 

REAL FRUIT 

ICE CREAM 

GUIDED 

ORCHARD TOURS 

All seasons. 

Daily 9am to 4pm on the hour. 

45 mins per tour. 

JACKSON 

ORCHARDS 

LAKE DUNSTAN 

CROMWELL 

REAL FRUIT 

ICE CREAM, JUICES 

& SMOOTHIES 

Daily from 8am. 

SH6, CROMWELL 

(CROMWELL-WANAKA RD) 

Ph 03 445 0596 

www.jacksonorchard.co.nz

CROMWELL Thursday March 16 2023 The Star 39 

Rooms’ refurbishment further adds 

to appeal of Central Otago hotel 

Harvest Hotel at The Gate Hospitality & 

Tourist Centre, Cromwell’s only hotel, has a 

long-established reputation for iconic Central 

Otago views from all of its 47 rooms. And 

with its natural wood cladding and steep 

pitched roofline, not to mention spacious 

grounds, Harvest Hotel has plenty of street 

appeal too. 

Being alongside Cromwell Golf Course scores 

big ticks with guests. 

Now the hotel has something more to 

offer. Almost all rooms have recently been 

refreshed and refurbished to a high standard. 

Bathrooms were transformed, French doors 

opening onto a deck or patio were double 

glazed and climate control added to give 

guests control over the degree of cooling or 

heating that suits them best. 

The refurbishment of Harvest Hotel rooms is 

one of the final steps in a multi-million dollar 

project that transformed the hotel and its bar 

and café into The Gate Hospitality & Tourist 

Centre. 

What was the public bar is now the hunting 

lodge themed Five Stags Bar and Restaurant 

and is proving hugely popular with locals, 

guests and passing travellers, as is the Forage 

Information Centre & Café. In the gallery 

linking Five Stags and Forage is another 

winning feature and that is the toilets which 

many rate as the South Island’s best. 

CROMWELL’S HOSPITALITY AND VISITOR CENTRE 

CNR HIGHWAY 8B & BARRY AVENUE, CROMWELL 

World 

famous in Cromwell and throughout much of 

Central 

Otago, Black Panther Pizza is made daily on 

 

premises since 2011 and has become a favourite with 

our 

 

locals and visitors for consistent quality and Grrreat 

Taste, 

 

 

 

Grrreat Value. 

 

EMAIL: info@thegate.nz NZ FREEPHONE: 0800 104 451 PHONE: + 64 3 445 1777 FAX: + 64 3 445 1776 WEB: www.thegate.nz


CROMWELL 

Relax 

at River 

Rock 

Estate 

River Rock Estate offers a tranquil 

escape only a five minutes’ walk from 

the Cromwell township. Stay at their 

luxury vineyard accommodation and 

hot pool complex where you can 

unwind in the picturesque landscape 

right out of a picture book. 

The Cellar Door is located in an 

enchanting barn and offers wine 

tastings, sales, and merchandise. 

The 1.3-hectare vineyard was first 

planted in 2004 and produces Pinot 

Gris, Chardonnay-style Pinot Gris, Two 

R iver Rock 

# Glass House 

# Spa House 

# Bath House 

# Pool House 

# Outdoor Tubs 

# Adults only 

Estate 

Together, Pinot Noir, Zesty Pinot Noir, 

Naked Pinot, Rose, and Sauvignon 

Blanc wines. It is also home to Tommy 

Cooper Port, olive oil from its own small 

olive grove, and Coops Honey from the 

family hives. 

The adults-only hot pools complex 

comprises of a private Hot Tub/ 

Spa and an inground plunge pool/ 

swim spa, both housed in unique 

grain silo buildings. The Bath House 

has two separate baths which can 

accommodate two persons each 

H P 

ot ools 

Chill, Relax, Indulge and rejuvenate 

or be opened up to form one area. 

Outdoors there is a super large hot tub 

suitable for seven to eight adults or 

a slightly smaller tub suitable for five 

to six adults. You will definitely want 

to experience the oval hot tub sitting 

inside a glass house in the middle of 

the olive grove. 

For further information and bookings 

visit www.riverrockestate.com 

Cellar Door hours 12 noon - 5pm 

Hot Pool hours 12 noon - 9pm 

On holiday 

in Cromwell? 

The Cromwell Town & Country Club welcomes you 

to their relaxed club rooms with a million dollar 

view over the Kawarau arm of Lake Dunstan. 

Bistro Open Thursday to Sunday from 5.30pm. 

Lunch Friday 12-2.00pm. 

Courtesy Coach available Thursday to Sunday 

from 4.30pm. Phone 027 898 4965 for a pick up. 

Open Monday to Friday from 12pm, 

Saturday & Sunday from 11am. 

Cromwell 

Town and 

Country Club 

The Club is a purpose-built building 

overlooking the Kawarau arm of Lake 

Dunstan. We invite Club Members, 

Affiliated Members, and members Guests 

to enjoy our relaxed friendly atmosphere 

surrounded by great company, great 

facilities, and great service. 

Play pool or darts. Try your luck on one 

of our 11 gaming machines. Share the 

excitement of Sky TV sporting events 

with friends or family. Enjoy the Central 

Otago weather and outstanding lake 

views from our deck. 

Enjoy home cooked, light, main meals 

and desserts at our Club Bistro which is 

an excellent value for the money. Stop 

on by the Bistro for lunch every Friday 

through Sunday from 12-2pm. Kids are 

well catered for with their own menu 

of all their favourites. Open for dinner 

Thursday to Sunday from 5.30pm 

Kids will enjoy their own designated 

environment which has large blackboards 

and an outside playground. 

Cromwell Town and Country Club always 

welcomes members from affiliated clubs 

throughout New Zealand. Don’t be a 

stranger Phone 027 next 898 time 4965 for you a pick are up. in Cromwell. 

Drop in and enjoy all the benefits of the 

Cromwell Town and Country Club, the 

place where Friends meet. 

Bistro open Thursday to Sunday from 5.30pm. All day Friday lunch menu from 1 

Members, 

Courtesy Coach available Thursday to Sunday from 4.30pm. 

Members Guests & 

Affiliated members 

all welcome. 

Members, Members Guests & Affiliated members all welcome. 

Open 

Open 

Monday 

Monday 

to 

to 

Friday 

Friday 

from 

from 

12pm 

12pm 

and 

and 

Saturday 

Saturday & 

Sunday 

Sunday 

from 

from 

11am. 

11am. 

32 

32 

Melmore 

Melmore 

Terrace 

Terrace 

Cromwell. 

Cromwell. 

03 

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445 

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11 

11 

32 Melmore Terrace, Cromwell. 03 445 1169 

Hours: 12noon - 9pm 7 days 

1 Shortcut Road, Cromwell 

Bookings essential: book online @ www.riverrockestate.com

CROMWELL / CLYDE Thursday March 16 2023 The Star 41 

Save the date 

for Light Up 

Winter! 

Photo Credit: Brodie Reed 

By Marion Low, Cromwell & Districts Promotion Group 

Book your family’s winter break in Cromwell now and be a part of Light 

Up Winter on Saturday, 5 August 2023. This festival is a celebration of 

the stunning night sky and provides a unique opportunity for everyone to 

come together and bid the winter farewell. 

The magical evening begins at 4:30pm with live music and entertainment 

at The Mall in Cromwell. 

Throughout the night, there will be a diverse range of live performances 

on and off stage, providing entertainment for people of all ages. The 

Craft Cave is the perfect place for children to escape the cold and keep 

themselves entertained, while their parents explore the vibrant night 

market filled with a variety of craft stalls, delicious food and hot drinks 

including mulled wine. There will also be street performers roaming 

around, adding to the festive atmosphere. 

The event concludes with a breathtaking lantern release from the Big 

Fruit Reserve at 7:30pm when 1,000 lanterns will take to the sky in a 

breathtaking display. 

Light Up Winter is a must-visit event for everyone looking to make their 

winter holiday in Cromwell truly memorable. For more information on 

this year’s Light Up Winter, visit www.lightupwinter.co.nz, check out our 

Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram (@CromwellCentralOtago). 

Come cycling in Central 

Otago with Bike It Now! 

If you are looking at riding one the 

Great Rides; Otago Central Rail Trail, 

Roxburgh Gorge / Clutha Gold, or 

the Lake Dunstan Trail? You’ve come 

to the experts. Bike It Now! has been 

operating on Central Otago trails 

for nine years and can be your tour 

planner, bike hire, or shuttle service 

for any of your cycle trail rides. 

Their main tour base and hire facility 

is in Clyde, they also have retail shops 

in Clyde, Cromwell, and Wanaka. 

OPEN the door to the MTB trails of 

Central Otago including: Flat Top 

Hill, The Bendigo -Aurora Loop and 

Sticky Forest by visiting Bike It Now! 

in Clyde, The Mall in Cromwell or 

Three Parks in Wanaka. They operate 

three bike shops, retailing wellrecognised 

Scott, Merida, Marin, and 

Specialized brands along with a great 

range of accessories and clothing, all 

combined with full workshops. 

Bike It Now! provide its customers 

with the personal touch “because it is 

all about you!” 

Duncan, with Fletch and Lisa, are the 

‘‘hands-on’’ owners of Bike It Now! 

You can guarantee meeting them and 

other members of the Bike It Now! 

team, they will always endeavour to 

ensure your cycling needs are meet. 

For further information call 0800 

245-366, email info@bikeitnow.co.nz 

or visit the website www.bikeitnow. 

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ALEXANDRA / WANAKA 

Wanaka Hotel 

Wanaka’s only Town Centre Hotel, Wanaka Hotel 

occupies a prime site with magnificent views of 

the lake and foreshore. Welcoming locals and 

visitors alike, this 3 Star hotel offers a range of 

facilities including accommodation, public bar, 

TAB, pokies, two restaurants and café. 

The Scroggin Café is open for breakfast, lunch 

or coffee and cake, there is authentic Mexican 

fare at Amigo’s or you can treat yourself to the 

Bullock Bar’s Hearty Pub Fare. Accommodation 

is comfortable and affordable with double, twin, 

and triple rooms all with ensuite facilities. 

The location is brilliant for lakeside activities 

in summer and convenient for getting to other 

attractions like Puzzling World, Wanaka Museum. 

You are also in the heart of the shopping 

precinct. Renowned for its relaxed atmosphere, 

Wanaka Hotel is the place to stay this summer! 

Contact the Wanaka Hotel directly for the best 

rates. 

A warm 

Alexandra 

welcome 

Alexandra Holiday Park offers, not only a safe haven and warm welcome 

but an exceptional discovery experience. Photo opportunities all year 

round in our landscape – with hot dry summers, beautiful leaf colourings 

in autumn, frosts in winter and the burst of life including blossom in 

spring. 

There is a varied selection of accommodation to suit all budgets including: 

20 self-contained units sleeping 2 to 18 people, depending on the unit; 

plus 2 and 4 berth standard cabins and 300 Campsites for camper vans, 

caravans and tents; with the Complex catering for larger groups from 19 

to 29. 

Clean and comfortable facilities are complemented by a TV room, internet 

access, play area, laundry and even an ablution block that’s centrally 

heated in winter! 

Located close to the Otago Rail Trail, Aquatic Centre and golf course, 

Alexandra Holiday Park is also an ideal base to enjoy fishing, walking, 

mountain biking, 4WD off-roading, plus skating and curling in winter, as 

well as the renowned vineyards, wineries, cafes and restaurants of the 

district. 

Hour Place (Alexandra Holiday Park) being approximately an hour drive 

to/from Wanaka, Queenstown, Lake Hawea, Naseby, Ranfurly and St 

Bathans makes it a great place to stay any time of the year. 

Ph 03 448 8297 or email info@ahp.nz or visit www.ahp.nz 

ALEXANDRA 

www.ahp.nz 

HOLIDAY PARK 

wanaka’s only 

town centre hotel 

- enjoy spectacular lake and mountain views 

44 Manuherikia Road, Alexandra 

Ph: (03) 448 8297 - info@ahp.nz 

Riverside location - unit sizes vary to accommodate 1 - 18 

Complex - sleeps 30 - incls. kitchen plus large function room 

Book direct for the best rates. 

www.wanakahotel.co.nz

MACKENZIE / LAKE TEKAPO Thursday March 16 2023 The Star 43 

Photo Credit - Mikayla Bollen 

Lake Ōhau 

Lodge - a special 

place 

Nestled like a hidden gem in the wide open 

Mackenzie country is beautiful Lake Ōhau. Once 

you make the turn at the big sign off State 

Highway 8 and onto the Lake Ōhau Road, you 

are presented with a panorama of peaks straight 

ahead and a dramatic “sense of arrival”. After 

a 15km drive through golden tussock lands 

winding through farms and gentle hills, the 

turquoise-blue lake is a total surprise - it’s so 

large - and so unspoiled. 

Lake Ōhau Lodge is another 10km drive around 

the rugged edge of the lake and when you arrive 

at the majestic tree-lined driveway, it’s beautiful 

and welcoming. 

Checking in at the Lodge reception area, you 

enter through the rear of the building and it is 

not until you go through to the restaurant, to the 

bar, or to your rooms that the magnificent vista 

opens up for you to fully appreciate. 

On tour with 

Cycle Ventures 

Aoraki Mt Cook and the Glen Mary glacier 

dominate the expansive mountain view and 

on the opposite side of the lake the striations, 

formed thousands of years ago by the glacier, 

are striking. The landscape is intrinsic to the 

history of this place, before and after the first 

people who came here. 

Lake Ōhau Lodge has been here since the 

1950’s. It is a classic Kiwi style Lodge of that era 

but with additions that make it superb. Offered 

are a dinner, bed and breakfast package over 

a range of 4 standards of accommodation, so 

there is something for all budgets. The chefs 

really know what they are doing; they create 

beautifully presented meals, a 3 course set menu 

in the evening and a fully cooked breakfast in 

the morning with all diets catered for. The team 

are all warm and friendly and know how to look 

after their guests. 

In the winter the operation includes the running 

of the Ōhau Snow Fields so the place hums with 

skiers and snowboarders, families and friends. 

In the summer, many of the guests are bikers 

staying as the Lodge is part of the popular 

Alps2Ocean cycle trail. The Lodge also hosts 

family reunions, parties, and weddings. 

There’s no shortage of activities for those 

staying a few days. Further up the valley there 

are short walks in native beech forest or longer 

hikes delivering for all abilities. The Lodge has 

a tennis court, a challenging 18-hole disc golf 

course, spa pools, a ping pong room and star 

gazing. 

The Lodge also lends itself to just having a lie 

down on one of the comfortable couches and 

reading a book. 

Ōhau is a unique experience, it’s a special place, 

a tāonga / treasure. 

Lake Tekapo Cottages 

flights to Mt Cook and a World 

Heritage Night Sky attraction 

at Mt John. further information 

and bookings visit www. 

laketekapocottages.co.nz 

Cycle Ventures is a Twizel based cycle 

company offering quality cycling 

services on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. 

Why should you consider Cycle 

Ventures to assist you during one of the 

best trips of your life? They care about 

you in every way and at any given time 

of your cycle journey. They have been 

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Autumn is one of the most beautiful and 

colourful times of year to visit Southland and 

explore all the region has to offer, from clear 

night skies, wildlife spotting, walking trails, iconic 

food spots, historic trails, and sightseeing along 

the way. 

The shorter days are a great time to go kiwi 

spotting on Stewart Island. Learn about the 

natural and early European history of the 

area while keeping an eye out for the Rakiura 

Tokoeka Southern Brown Kiwi. 

Nightlife doesn’t stop there, as Autumn offers 

you a good chance to see the famous Southern 

Lights (Aurora Australis) and what better place 

to see them than in Southland’s only dark sky 

sanctuary, Rakiura Stewart Island? Fiordland 

National Park is another great destination to go 

stargazing. 

Daytime in Southland has just as much to offer 

to keep you captivated. Take time to visit the 

lake town of Te Anau and go on a daytime cruise 

and indulge in canapes and wine. Don’t miss the 

chance to visit the seaside port town of Bluff. 

Seafood lovers can rejoice here, as Bluff oyster 

season is from March to August. 

Oysters aren’t the only Southland food group 

you can indulge in during your visit. Fiordland 

venison, blue cod and crayfish offer an 

exceptional taste of the South. The cooler 

months are the perfect time to try “southern 

sushi” - the southland cheese roll. Celebrating 

our finest flavours, Southland hosts Savour the 

South during the month of April. Combining 

the best of our hospitality, you can enjoy long 

lunches, unique events and dishes popping up 

across the region. 

History enthusiasts are also spoilt for choice, as 

March marks Southland Heritage Month. Visit 

the famous Te Hikoi Museum in Riverton to 

gain insight into how our Māori and European 

ancestors adapted to survive on nature’s edge, 

visit Fiordland Cinema to watch the story 

of Fiordland “Ata Whenua - Shadowland”, 

Eastern Southland Gallery in Gore with 

national collections guaranteed to surpass your 

expectations and let E Hayes and Sons and Bill 

Richardson Transport World show you why 

Invercargill is dubbed the Motoring Capital of 

New Zealand. 

Autumn is also the perfect time to explore one 

of the many walks. From walks like Mores Scenic 

Reserve, Dolamore Park, Queens Park and Lake 

Marian to epic multi-day Great Walks such as 

the Rakiura Track, Hump Ridge Track and The 

Kepler, Milford or Routeburn Track in Fiordland. 

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The work is done. The only thing to do now is to freshen up. You do that by getting plenty of sleep and eating healthy foods this week. Nerves can get 

in the way of a good taper. So try and “keep the lid on”. Nerves can also interfere with your eating. This is not the time to put on or lose weight. Keep 

focused on the plan. You often hear top athletes talking about sticking to the process. That means they are not thinking of the final result at the finish line 

but they focus on their task during the event. This also applies to you. It means that most of the time your thoughts will be with your rhythm, pace and 

technique. Your breathing will be a good measure of your pace and if your breathing is more laboured than during your training sessions you are going 

too fast. Prepare yourself to run surrounded by a large group of people. It can be quite unnerving for some people. Above all, run at your own pace from 

the start. Hold back a bit when the gun goes off rather than trying to get ahead of the pack. If you start too fast there will be a price to pay later. If you have 

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TRAINING PROGRAMME 

TIP OF THE WEEK 

The main tip is to enjoy yourself. 

While you are “sticking to the process” 

there is no reason why you can’t take in 

the occasion at the same time. 

Run with a smile on your face. Have a 

good one! 

On behalf of the team at Sports Clinic 

www.sportsclinic.co.nz 

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Practitioner/Coach 

With only 4 days to go until this exciting event, please make 

sure you read below for all the important information you 

need for race day! 

Already entered? Bib collection is available at Les Mills (203 

Cashel Street) 9am to 4pm daily, Monday to Saturday. You will 

need your confirmation email with you for collection. The option 

to have your bib posted to you has now closed. The last bibs are 

currently being couriered. 

Haven’t entered yet? If you need to buy another entry bib you can 

drop into Fresh Choice, Frontrunner Colombo, Fitness NZ, Star 

Media or enter online and pick up your bib from Les Mills or at 

the start line. Remember no bib, no run, no bus. 

Entered in a team? A reminder that if you are part of a team, 

your group coordinator can pick up your bib on your behalf. If 

you want the day to be extra special, you can book a team site to 

celebrate together at the finish line for as little as $175 (site only). 

Email Lisa at lisa.lynch@starmedia.kiwi for more details. 

The bib will give you entry to either the 6km or 12km event – you 

can make your mind up on the day (no need to tell us). Simple. 

Easy! Our City2Surf 50th Retro and Thermatech performance gear 

is still available for purchase online. Orders from now onwards will 

be couriered after the event. 

Transport at the Event 

Parking is available at Rawhiti Domain finish (entry off Shaw Ave 

and get a bus to either 6km or 12km start line) or Avon Park (entry 

off Kerrs Road and get a bus back from the finish). 

Record your training sessions 

with the Coros PACE 2 

Bentleys Transport Buses will go to both start locations with 

priority to the 12km start line as it starts earlier (it’s about a 400m 

walk to the start lines from the bus drop off - good warm up). Be 

at the finish in plenty of time to catch a bus to the start lines – 

buses commence from 7am on Lonsdale Street, New Brighton. 

Buses start again from the finish line at 10:00am and will depart 

when full. The last bus after the finish is at 1pm. There may be 

queues during high demand periods. 

The Course 

Les Mills Classic 12km - Latimer Square at 9:00am 

Sports Canterbury 6km - Avon Park at 9:45am 

If you want to drop your clothing before you catch a bus, a secure 

area will be available at Rawhiti Domain finish, otherwise we have 

clothing transport available from both start lines from the Moving 

Company to the finish line. Please ensure your clothing is in a 

secure bag. 

Lost pins for your bib? We’ve got you covered. Spare pins will be 

available at the start line. 

When you are called to line up for the start, its runners first, then 

joggers followed by walkers. No roller blades, e-scooters, push 

scooters, cycles or inline skates. 

There will be on course entertainment to keep you motivated and 

in high spirits! You can be rest assured that there will be many 

marshals along the route providing directions and offering water 

stops. Make sure to give them a shout out and thank you as you 

pass. 

Due to the nature of the course, there may be some slip and trip 

hazards along the way so please watch where your next step is! 

For your health and safety, it is important that you MUST use the 

ANZAC Drive underpass – absolutely no crossing the road. 

Fitness NZ have provided us with finish line clocks for both the 

6km and 12km to record your time. You will also be awarded a 

50th Anniversary certificate provided by Pegasus Health. 

We have some delicious food available at the finish line including 

food from Herba Gourmet, Pita Pit, Hot Potato, NZ Flying Doctors 

Angel Bay burgers, the classic BBQ from New Brighton Christian 

School sausage sizzle, coffee cart and real fruit ice cream. Yum! 

Please note some vendors may only accept cash. 

The prizegiving will start at 12 noon with some fantastic prizes 

from our generous sponsors up for grabs – you must be there 

with your bib to win. 

As usual, the weathers looking good and we’re excited to see you 

there! 

This fantastic event would not be possible without the generous 

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Free foot checks from Sports Clinic Podiatrists will be available at 

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GARDENING 49 

The first autumn tasks to tackle 

This month we 

harvest the last of 

the summer crops, 

prepare the garden for 

winter planting – and 

enjoy fresh apples, 

passionfruit, grapes and 

pears as they ripen 

Vegetables 

Vegetables to harvest include 

beans, beetroot, cabbage, carrots, 

celery, corn, cucumber, egg plant, 

kumara, lettuce, melons, onions, 

potatoes, parsnip, pumpkin, 

radish, silver beet, spinach, and 

tomatoes. 

Note down what vegetables 

have been particularly successful 

and possibles reasons why so you 

can replicate it next season. Also 

note where you planted your 

crops so you can rotate them next 

summer to help maintain levels 

of soil nutrition and avoid buildup 

of pests and diseases. 

Winter vegetables to be planted 

in March include beetroot, broccoli, 

cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, 

lettuce, onions, radish, silver beet 

and spinach. Before planting out, 

add fresh compost to existing soil 

and combine thoroughly. Stagger 

plantings to spread out the 

harvest, giving you a continuous 

supply of fresh produce over a 

longer period rather than all 

at once. 

Houseplant care 

It’s not the easiest of months 

for houseplants as rooms inside 

our homes are often very hot 

with little air circulation while 

owners are at work. 

Check houseplants regularly 

for signs of stress and/or disease. 

Yellowing leaves, dull-green 

leaves, or leaves falling are all 

signs of poor health. Also check 

the position of your houseplants 

– are they receiving the same 

light as earlier months, or 

significantly less – and adjust as 

needed. 

Flowers 

Garden centres are now advertising 

new stocks of spring bulbs, 

so buy early while the greatest 

variety is available. 

Anemones and ranunculus, 

both of which are available in 

single colours as well as mixed 

collections, do best in deeply 

dug soil enriched with decayed 

manure. This will hold moisture, 

but to prevent the corms rotting, 

improve drainage with a layer of 

river gravel about 50cm below 

the surface. Plant anemone 

corms point down. Newer strains 

of ranunculus include a dwarf 

form, useful for growing in pots, 

although they need to be kept 

cool and well-watered to prevent 

flower buds shrivelling and coming 

to nothing. The same is true 

of potted tulips. 

As perennials die down, they 

can be divided, using a knife or 

sharp spade. Perennial phlox and 

michaelmas daisies are easily 

increased in this way. 

Hardy annuals sown now will 

fill a gap in the garden once the 

spring show of bulbs is over. 

Plants that look good in the 

garden and as cut flowers include 

calendula (newer varieties have 

peach and cream shades), cornflower, 

annual chrysanthemum, 

godetia, larkspur, and scabious. 

California poppies, although 

unsuitable for picking, thrive in 

dry, sunny conditions. As well 

as the common orange one, seen 

growing wild on river gravels and 

on roadsides in parts of the South 

Island, there are pink, rose and 

cream single and double forms. 

Border plants to sow now 

where they are to flower next 

season include viscaria, alyssum, 

perennial german statice (Limonium 

tataricum) white smoke, 

annual pink pokers statice (L. 

suwarowii) and candytuft (Iberis 

umbellata). Sow seed on a fine 

day, after raking the soil surface 

to a fine crumb and watering it. 

Cover seed lightly. As seedlings 

appear, thin them out so each 

plant can develop and harden up 

before cold days and harsh winds 

settle in. 

Fruit 

Harvest the last of maturing 

peaches. Apples and pears, passionfruit 

and edible grapes are 

AUTUMN: March is a 

great time to plant winter 

vegetables while enjoying 

fresh grapes, apples and 

pears. 

also maturing and will soon be 

ready to eat. Leave fruit on the 

plant as long as possible to get 

full tree ripe flavour. 

Maintain a copper spray on 

citrus trees to prevent melanose 

and verrucosis (citrus scab), two 

common fungal citrus diseases. 

Strawberries can still be planted, 

although the crop produced 

next summer will be smaller 

than that from young plants set 

out earlier in the month. 

June or July is the best time to 

transplant fruit trees and garden 

shrubs, but it pays to get them 

ready for the shift now. This 

is done by wrenching, slicing 

through the soil with a sharp 

spade to cut a portion of the 

roots. 

HEARTY: It’s not too late to plant brassicas such as broccoli. 

To decide where to cut, go out 

from the main stem or trunk to 

about a third of the distance the 

branches spread, then cut about 

halfway around the plant and 

under the cut as far as the spade 

will reach. 

The uninjured roots maintain 

the plants food supply, while the 

severed roots begin to form new 

rootlets. 

When the plant is lifted in a 

couple of months time, enough 

fibrous roots will have formed 

after wrenching to take in water 

as soon as the plant is in its new 

position. 

Roses 

Depending on the varieties 

grown, March can bring mixed 

results in the rose garden. Maintain 

the health of the plants by 

mulching, regular deep-watering 

and constantly dead-heading 

finished flowers. 

Garden hygiene remains very 

important. Remove all fallen 

leaves from the rose garden, as 

this helps reduce the amount of 

reinfection with black spot and 

rust. 

Herbs 

This month some herbs will 

start flowering, so cut off young 

flowers to prolong growth of the 

plant. March is the perfect month 

to cut and dry herbs for use over 

the winter months. With very 

vigorous growing herbs, cut back 

regularly, even if you are not using 

them. 

Lawns 

Autumn is an important 

season for lawn care – warm soil 

and regular rainfall provides an 

ideal environment for new grass 

seed to germinate so tackle any 

problems such as thinning or 

patches or sow a new lawn. 

Feed existing lawns with 

Daltons premium lawn fertiliser 

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THERE’S NOTHING more 

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air conditioning vents, along with 

perforated green seat flecks and 

piping, and a subtle green grille 

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I’m not a big user of that function, 

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According Mazda, the CX-5 

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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. 

GLAZIER 

Glass repairs - pet doors 

- conservatory roofs. Exp 

Tradesman. Call Bill on 

022 413 3504 or 981-1903 

HANDYMAN 

For gardening, fence 

repairs & painting plus just 

about anything else around 

the home. Ph Len 0274 

335 956 

LANDSCAPING 

Paving, Lawns, Irrigation, 

Decking, Fencing. 

Kanga & small digger 

services. Check out Squire 

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FREE QUOTES. Ph 

Arthur 347-8796, 027 

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services Free quotes. Ph 

Ben 027 350 1963 

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Moss & Weed Spray: 

Grass Grub: Fertilising: 

Love Your Lawn: 021 211 

5911 

PAINTING 

Indoor / Outdoor, over 30 

yrs exp, same day quotes, 

ph Steve 021 255 7968 


PAINTING 

PLASTERING 

Free quotes. Int/ext & 

roof painting Family run 

business, work guaranteed. 

Pensioner discounts. Ph 

Kerin or Paul 022 191 

7877 or 379-1281. Website 

www.swedekiwipainting. 

co.nz 

PAINTER 

Trade qualified. 20 yrs 

exp. Int / Ext. Reasonable 

rates. Ph Paul 0272 383 

224 or 331 8133 

PAINTER,QUALIfIED 

local professional, int/ 

Ext,roofs,wallpaper, call 

or text Corban 027 846 

5035 

PLASTERER 

Phone Finn for all your 

interior plastering needs. 

No job too small - 

renovations, alterations, 

holes & cracks. Free 

quotes. I’ll beat any quote 

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PLASTERING 

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repairs & painting. 021 

529 022 / 342 8950 

PLASTERING 

Patching, painting. 30 

yrs exp. Call Parklands 

Plastering 022 538 0959 

PLUMBER 

Do you need a reliable 

plumber? Quality and 

timely services. No job 

too big or small. Phone 

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4125 

PLUMBER. 

Highly experienced 

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service.Ready to help with 

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All plumbing work, HWC 

replacements. Pensioner 

discount. No job too 

small. Friendly, reliable 

& professional service & 

workmanship. Ph Nigel 

027 4136004 

or 385 2930 

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 

SPOUTING 

Select Spouting 

The PVC specialist. 

Repairs & replacement. Ph 

022 197 2351 


STUMP GRINDING 

Best price guarantee Tony 

0275 588 895 

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Floor & walls. Kitchen & 

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Free quotes Ph 027 483 

3887 

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Free quotes 20+ yrs exp. 

Tree, hedge or shrub 

- reduction, shaped or 

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The Branch Manager 

0274314720 

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Professional advice. 

Stump grinding and 

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949 

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Specialist tree pruning 

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trimming and 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 

WINDOW CLEANING 

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Family owned since 2001. 

Ph Paul 027 229 3534 

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gold, sterling 

silver, pewter, 

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Phone 980 5812 or 027 

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A+ ALL whiteware 

wanted. Same day 

service, cash paid for 

freezes, fridges, washing 

machines, ovens. Also 

buying furniture & h/ 

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books, furs, vintage 

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furniture, estates & 

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4229 academyantiques. 

co.nz 

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machines, ovens. Good 

cash paid. Ph Paul 022 

0891 671 

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buyer Phone 355-2045 

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Situations Wanted - 

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ODT Print – Machine Operator 

Full time, permanent 

ODT Print, a division of Allied Press, is a 

commercial printing company based in 

Alexandra, which offers a complete printing 

service from design to the finished printed 

product. 

We are currently looking for a Folder/Muller 

Operator to join our team for 40 hours per week. 

You will be responsible for machine operation 

and maintenance including: 

• Ensuring the smooth running of the bindery 

• Operating the folding machines & saddle 

collating machine 

• Collating of printed materials 

• Book binding, trimming, gluing, packaging 

and wrapping 

• Maintaining a tidy workspace 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• at least one year of experience running folding 

machine or collator/saddle stitcher (desired) 

• An aptitude for practical & mechanical tasks 

• You will be a team player with a good work 

ethic and the ability to work well individually 

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Applications can be sent to Steve Morait 

(steve@odtprint.co.nz) by 31st March 2023 or 

apply via Seek. 

2564423



Public Notices 

Public Notices 

• Phone our local team 03 379 1100 • Email star.class@starmedia.kiwi 

Public Notice 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Christchurch City Council is seeking 

submissions on its draft Annual Plan 

2023-2024. 

The draft Annual Plan, and the draft 

Annual Plan Consultation Document are 

available online at ccc.govt.nz/annualplan. 

Hard copies of the draft Annual Plan and 

Consultation Document will be available 

at Council libraries and customer service 

centres from 13 March onwards. 

Submissions can be made online or in 

hard copy between Friday 10 March and 

Monday 10 April 2023. 

For more information, please visit 

ccc.govt.nz/annualplan or contact 

Tessa Zant, Engagement Manager, 

(03) 941 8935, tessa.zant@ccc.govt.nz 


STAMP AND 

POSTCARD FAIR 

The Philatelic Centre 

67 Mandeville Street, 

Riccarton 

Saturday 18th March 

9am-12pm 

Sellers tables available 

Phone 027 6354 957 

EVENTS SALES MANAGER 

• Do you want to be part of the exciting events industry? 

• Are you an innovative sales hunter – full of ideas 

• Love the customer relationship side of sales? 

• Looking to be part of a team, with a supportive, lively and 

energetic culture? 

Your new company: 

Star Media is a diversified publishing and events business, and is part of New Zealand’s 

largest independent media company, Allied Press. Star Media encompasses The Star 

newspaper, eight community newspapers, digital platforms, commercial design services, 

national magazines Kiwi Gardener, Classic Driver and Rugby News and local magazine 

03, plus the City2Surf and Christchurch and Dunedin Home and Leisure shows. 

Your new role: 

We are on the lookout for an excellent communicator with a “can-do” attitude. 

The company’s collaborative workplace relies on creativity, innovation and initiative. 

You will be responsible for sales for our Homeshows and sponsorship for the City2Surf. 

This involves managing existing accounts and hunting for new sales opportunities. 

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• Sales skills and an adaptable approach to business 

• Innovative thinking 

• Ability to relate to a wide range of customers 

• Enjoy the thrill of sales 

• A true hunger to succeed – we are looking for can-do and energetic candidate 

• A good work ethic, the ability to work proactively with clients and internal 

departments with a sense of urgency 

• Passionate, positive and proactive – you can seek out opportunities and deliver on 

what you say 

• Flexible – are able to work across multiple media platforms if needed 

• Creative – you can deliver fresh ideas and produce innovative campaigns 

(training provided) 

What you’ll get in return: 

You’ll be joining a company that rewards hard work and offers flexibility if required. 

A generous remuneration package is on offer, plus a fantastic bonus scheme as well as 

healthcare (conditions apply) and mobile phone - and a fantastic career pathway with 

an innovative company! 

What you need to do now: 

If this role sounds exciting to you, and you love people, then don’t delay in getting in 

touch! 

Forward an application and an up-to-date copy of your CV (word format/pdf), 

to Steve McCaughan at steve@starmedia.kiwi 


12km I Latimer Square 

Christchurch I 9AM START 

6km I Avon Park 

Avonside I 9:45AM START 

NOTICE OF APPROVED ROAD CLOSURES - 

Sunday 19th March 2023 

The Les Mills City2Surf is a fun event for all of Christchurch to participate, either walking or running. 

It is all about participation, team building, reaching personal goals and having fun! This year sees 

the event move back to its original route, from the CBD to New Brighton. In 2023, the Les Mills 

City2Surf will again provide Christchurch residents an opportunity to come together to share a day of 

fun, whilst raising money for the NZ Flying Doctor Service. 

To ensure we provide appropriate safety to the event participants and spectators, the following roads 

will be closed for the Les Mills City2Surf on Sunday 19th March 2023, at the times specified below: 

Hereford St – No Entry from Manchester St to Latimer Square - 7:00am to 10:00am 

Latimer Square East – Closed between Hereford St and Gloucester St - 7:00am to 10:00am 

Gloucester St – No Entry from Barbadoes St to Latimer Square - 7:00am to 10:00am 

Chester St East – Closed at Madras St - 7:00am to 10:00am 

Oxford Tce – Closed between Kilmore St and Barbadoes St - 7:00am to 10:00am 

Cambridge Tce – No Entry from Churchill St to Barbadoes St - 7:00am to 10:00am 

Gloucester St – Closed between Latimer Square East and Latimer Square West - 8:30am to 10:00am 

Madras St – Closed from Gloucester St to Peterborough St - 8:30am to 10:00am 

Armagh St – Closed at Madras St - 8:30am to 10:00am 

Kilmore St – Closed from Oxford Tce to Manchester St - 8:30am to 10:00am 

Barbadoes St – Closed from Bealey Ave to Otley St, and closed from Salisbury St to Kilmore St - 8:30am to 10:00am 

Hurley St – No access - 8:30am to 10:00am 

Fitzgerald Ave – No Entry from Bealey Ave to Alexandra St, and closed between Kilmore St and Harvey Tce - 8:30am to 

10:00am 

Stanmore Rd – Closed between Glade Ave and Avonside Drive - 9:00am to 11:00am 

Swanns Road – Closed between 43 Swanns Rd and Avonside Dr - 9:00am to 11:00am 

Avonside Drive – Closed between Retreat Road and Cowlishaw St - 9:00am to 11:00am 

Rivers Road – Closed between Medway St and Dallington Tce - 9:00am to 11:00am 

Dallington Tce – No access - 9:00am to 11:00am 

Gayhurst Road - Closed between Glenarm Tce and Avonside Drive - 9:00am to 11:00am 

Locksley Ave – Closed between Glenarm Tce and Snell Place - 9:00am to 11:00am 

Avonside Drive – Closed between 740 Avonside Drive and Wainoni Road - 9:00am to 11:00am 

Keers Road – Closed between Avonside Drive and 144 Kerrs Road- 9:00am to 11:00am 

Avonside Drive – No Entry from Wainoni Road to Emlyn Place - 9:00am to 11:00am 

Hulverston Drive – Closed between Chardale St and Briarmont St - 9:00am to 11:00am 

Avondale Road - Closed between Mervyn Drive and New Brighton Road - 9:00am to 12:00pm 

New Brighton Road – Closed between Bassett Street and Anzac Drive - 9:00am to 12:00pm 

Brooker Ave - Closed at New Brighton Road - 9:00am to 12:00pm 

New Brighton Road - Closed between Anzac Drive and Owles Tce - 9:00am to 12:00pm 

Bower Ave – Closed at New Brighton Road - 9:00am to 12:00pm 

Wainoni Road - Closed between Anzac Drive and New Brighton Road - 9:00am to 12:00pm 

Palmers Road - Closed at New Brighton Road - 9:00am to 12:00pm 

Baker Street - Closed at New Brighton Road - 9:00am to 12:00pm 

Rawson Street - Closed at New Brighton Road - 9:00am to 12:00pm 

Pratt Street - Closed between Keyes Road and New Brighton Road - 9:00am to 12:00pm 

Keyes Road – No Entry from Bowhill Road to Rawson Street – 9:00am to 12:00pm 

Keyes Road - Closed between Rawson Street and Lonsdale St - 9:00am to 2:00pm 

Some roads are closed before the start time as it takes time for the 

course to be closed and then cleared for the race to start at 9am. 

Call us and we’ll help you 

place your classified advert 

(with no hassles!) 

Nobody knows 

Christchurch 

like a local 

We’re local, we’re in 

Christchurch and we 

speak your language! 

Phone: 379 1100 

Classifieds 

We are expecting over 10,000 participants and have considered the area when organising this event and taken every 

opportunity to minimise the impact on the surrounding residents and businesses. We appreciate your consideration, patience, 

and cooperation during this time. 

During this road closure some delays may be experienced. The road closure will apply to all vehicle traffic (including cyclists) 

except for emergency service vehicles. Safety is paramount. 

Roads will re-open progressively, as soon as the last participant has passed, and all course support materials have been 

removed. Residents and businesses located near or along the course are urged to plan and to be aware of road closure 

schedules and alternate access routes. 

Please check out our website www.city2surf.co.nz for more details on the course. 

Thank you for your support of the 2023 Les Mills City 2 Surf. 

Steve McCaughan, Regional Manager, Star Media. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this road closure, please contact us. 

Traffic Contractor: Fulton Hogan Ltd City2Surf (Star Media Office): 

Phone: 03 336 5100 Phone: 03 379 7100 

Email: info@fultonhogan.com 

Email: info@city2surf.co.nz

HAPPY 

SAINT 

PATRICK’S 

DAY 


EAT, DRINK 

& BE IRISH! 

Irish Brews 

Irish Music 

Irish Fare 

Beef Guinness Hotpot 

with Spring Onion Mash 

Bangers & Mash 

Baileys Cheesecake 



& Motorlodge 

All 

Day 

118 Racecourse Rd 

Sockburn 

Ph 03 342 7150 

While many of us 

take part in 

celebrating 

St Patrick's Day, 

there are probably 

few New Zealanders 

who know much 

about the 

Patron Saint of 

Ireland 

ST PATRICK was born somewhere on the west coast 

of Britain, and when he was 16 he was captured by 

raiding Irish ships and taken to Ireland to be sold as a 

slave. He was bought by a man called Milchu who put 

him to work shepherding his flock on a mountain 

side. 

One night Patrick had a dream in which he heard a 

voice telling him to leave the mountain side and go 

down to the coast where he would find a boat to take 

him back home. When he reached the coast he saw 

the boat, as the dream had promised, but 

unfortunately as he had no money the boat’s captain 

refused to take him. The boat sailed away, but wasn’t 

long at sea when a fierce storm blew up. The crew 

fearing death told the captain that it is vengeance for 

not letting the lad aboard. Out of fear they turned the 

boat around and went back for Patrick. 

Back in Britain,Patrick went on to study to become a 

priest and eventually was made a bishop. 

In a recurring dream he heard the voices of the 

children of Ireland calling him back to teach them 

about God, so returned to Ireland and went straight 

to see his old captor Milchu. 

This is where Patrick began converting the Irish 

pagan people to Christianity. 

While trying to explain the Holy Trinity (Father, 

Son and Holy Ghost as one) he is said to have used a 

shamrock leaf to demonstrate how there could be 

three separate parts to the shamrock but only one leaf 

- and so the shamrock symbol of Ireland was born. 

St Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 

as it is believed to be the date St Patrick died. 

ROLLICKIN' LIVE MUSIC 

IN THE PAVILION WITH THE 

DnD Duo 

(JOJO & MARK) 

FROM 3-6PM 

IRISH DANCE 4PM 

O'Neill School of Irish Dance 

EMERALD AARON 

DAVEY BACKYARD 

HORNBY CLUB | 17 CARMEN RD | PH. 03 349 9026 

WWW.HORNBYWMC.CO.NZ 

8PM 

A Rolling Stone, 579 Colombo St 

Christchurch Central


ON 

TAP 

ST. PATRICK'S 

DAY 

LITTLE BROWN JUG 

LIVE MUSIC FROM 7PM 

HAPPY 

SAINT 

PATRICK’S 

DAY 

Dance a Jig! 

IRISH dance burst into the spotlight in 

the 1990s with the introduction of 

Michael Flatley's world famous 

'Riverdance' show. The distinctive dance 

style with its rigid posture and rapid leg 

and foot movements had us all 

attempting a 'jig' at one time 

or another. 

There are many styles of Irish dance 

steps such as the reel, the right jig, the 

heavy jig, the single jig, the hornpipe, 

and the group ceili - but the best known 

would have to be the basic 'jig'. 

Derived from the French word 'gigue', 

meaning fiddle, the traditional jig is 

accompanied by a fiddle usually playing 

in 6/8 timing. 

LEVEL 6 

SATURDAY 7.30PM - OLD SKOOL 

LITTLE BROWN JUG | 290 Wairakei Rd | Ph 03 359 5950 

Give it a go! How to Jig... 

•Point your left foot in front of you 

•Step onto your left foot and bring your 

right foot into a closed position behind 

it, transferring your weight onto your 

right foot 

•Bring your left toe up to your right 

knee as you hop 

•Swing your left leg so that your left 

knee is pointing in front of you and 

your foot is by your right knee (this is 

also done while hopping) 

•Place your left foot on the ground 

behind you - the first of four steps 

backwards, left, right, left, right 

•Your weight should now be on your 

right foot, so that you can point your 

left foot in front of you 

•Repeat over and over... 

Shenanigans 

by the sea 

LIVE MUSIC PADDY'S DAY 

7-11PM 

Friday 17th March 

GIVEAWAYS 

Irish Tees 

Irish Hats 

DRINK SPECIALS 

BISTRO OPEN FROM 5PM 

SHUTTLE OPERATING 

202 Marine Pde - Ph 388-9416 

www.newbrightonclub.co.nz 

Members, guests & affiliates welcome 

IRISH STEW 

LIVE MUSIC 

THE 

MEANIEZ 

THE MILLER BAR. 308 Lincoln Rd, Addington. 

Ph 03 338 9361. Follow us on facebook

HAPPY 

SAINT 

PATRICK’S 

DAY 

1 sleep to St Patrick's Day! 

Plan your day now! 


FRID 

A 

Y 

1 

7 M 

A 

R 

C 

H 

CELEBRATED every year on 17th March, 

St Patrick's Day honours Patrick (the patron 

saint of Ireland) and Irish culture. It's an 

enormous day of celebration filled with 

traditional music, dance, eating, and 

drinking. And regardless of your heritage, 

everyone is welcome to be Irish on St 

Patddy's Day! Are you ready to 

shamRock'n'Roll? 

Here are five suggestions on how to 

make the most of the day, but be mindful, it 

should be treated as a marathon not a 

sprint. Pace yourself. 

1) Paddy's Eve, go to bed early and get a 

good night's sleep. 

2) Make the most of St Patrick's Day, rise 

early and enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast. 

3) Wear green. What is the significance 

of wearing green? According to Irish 

folklore wearing green makes you invisible 

to leprechauns and safe from their 

shenanigans (mischief). Leperachauns 

(shoemakers for the fairies) are native to 

Ireland. It is believed to be extremely good 

luck if you manage to catch one of these illmannered 

mystical beings. Apparently you 

will be granted three wishes. The best way 

to snare one is to bait your trap with gold. 

4) Experience the flavours of Ireland. 

Drink an Irish beverage, such as Guinness, 

Jameson Whiskey or Bailieys Irish Cream 

and feast on authentic Irish fare, such as 

Irish Stew and soda bread. 

5) Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water 

between tipples. 

“Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!” 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AT THE ROSE & THISTLE 

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Start the day the right way! A full Irish 

cooked breakfast with 

soda bread & a pint of beer $25 

9AM 

-2PM 

4PM 

6PM 

9PM 

Irish Dancers 

From Scoil Rince Kay-Hallissey 

Dance School 

Irish Music 

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WHAT'S ON 

SAINT PATRICK’S DAY 

FRIDAY 17th MARCH 

PAVILION CAFE OPEN DAILY FROM 8AM 

LEGENDS BAR OPEN DAILY FROM 10AM 

MAIN RECEPTION HOURS DAILY FROM 9AM. MONDAY & TUESDAY 

UNTIL 5PM AND WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY UNTIL 8PM 

BUFFET OPEN 

6 DAYS 

Tuesday to Sunday 

DINNER FROM 5.30PM 

TUES, WED, THURS, 

FRI, SAT, SUN 

LUNCH FROM 11.30AM 

WEDS, THURS, 

FRI, SAT, SUN 

Friday 

17 

March 

Saint 

PATRICK'S 

DAY 

THEMED 

LUNCH & DINNER 

BUFFET 

IRISH FARE ADDED 

TO OUR SELECTION 

BOOK NOW! 

THIS FRIDAY 

Live 

Music 

ROLLICKIN' 

LIVE MUSIC 

IN THE PAVILION 

WITH THE 

DnD Duo 

(JOJO & MARK) 

FROM 3-6PM 

IRISH DANCE 4PM 

O'Neill School 

of Irish Dance 

ROBBIE DREW 

7PM SATURDAY 

REMINISCE WITH ANTHONY 

3PM SUNDAY 

SENIOR GOLD CARD DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE 

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 

PH 386 0088 

OPEN 

9AM - 4PM, 

7 DAYS 

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LUNCH 

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TUESDAY: 8 NIBBLES & CHIPS 

WEDNESDAY: ROAST MEAL 

THURSDAY: FISH & CHIPS 

FRIDAY: FISH & CHIPS 

SATURDAY: 8 NIBBLES & CHIPS 

SUNDAY: ROAST MEAL ALL $16 

LUNCH 

PLUS 

A HEINEKEN 

Special $20 

DINNER 

Weds - Sun 5pm-9pm 

LUNCH 

Sat & Sun 11am - 4pm 

Chalmers 

$35 

per person 

BUFFET 

Every Sunday 

from 4.30pm 

Children $2 per year of age, 

up to the age of 12 years 

RENEW YOUR 

MEMBERSHIP 

BEFORE 

31st MARCH 2023 

SATURDAY 27th MAY 

7.30PM 

Tickets $25 

Come on down! 

17 CARMEN RD. PH. 03 349 9026 

WWW.HORNBYWMC.CO.NZ 

THE GARDEN HOTEL COMPLEX, 110 MARSHLAND RD, SHIRLEY 

www.gardenhotel.co.nz 

THURSDAY 

8.30PM 

PADDY'S 

FRIDAY 

SATURDAY 

10.30PM 

KEENAN'S 

REVENGE 

CATHARSIS & 

KEENAN'S 

REVENGE 

SMOKE & 

MIRRORS 

RACK 

'EM UP! 

$1 POOL 

MICKY'S KITCHEN 

PRESENTS THE BEST 

THAI + IRISH 

FARE IN TOWN! 

For bookings or enquiries: 

info@mickyfinns.co.nz 

85A HEREFORD STREET | OPEN MON-SAT FROM 5PM 

WHAT’S ON AT THE RICHMOND CLUB 

FRIDAY ST PATRICK'S DAY 

Steak & Guinness 

Pot Pie & Pie $20 

Best Dresses prizes! 

Be in to win 1 of 6 

$50 Food and 

Beverage vouchers. 

Live Music from 7pm 

MOCKINGBIRD 

SATURDAY 3PM - 6PM 

SATURDAY 7PM 

SHENONDOAH 

SUNDAY 3PM - 6PM 

RAFFLES 

Thursday 

4.30pm 

Friday 4.30pm 

Saturday 4pm 

75 London St, 

Richmond 

Christchurch 8013 

P: 03 389 5778 

theborough.nz 

richmondclub.nz


CHRISTCHURCH 

GIG GUIDE 

Thursday 16 to Wednesday 22 March 2023 

12 BAR, 342 St Asaph St: Friday 8pm 

- Lucid DP Tour, tickets at 

cosmicticketing.co.nz. Saturday 8pm - The 

Raddlers 'Diamond in the Blue' Tour, 

tickets at undertheradar.co.nz. 

ARMADILLO'S BECKENHAM, 155 

Colombo St: Friday - Paddy's Day with 

Decoy Duck. 

A ROLLING STONE, 579 Colombo 

St: Thursday 7pm – Open Mic on the Big 

Stage, all welcome – solos, bands etc, full 

stage set-up incl drums and piano, free. 

Friday St Patrick’s Day – 1pm Traditional 

Irish Music Session, all welcome; 2pm 

Sionna; 3.30pm Piper Gregory 

McMalarkey; 4.30pm Emerald Aaron; 

6pm O’Neill School of Irish Dance; 

6.30pm Davey Backyard; 8pm Banjaxed, 

all free. Saturday 5pm – Southern Cross 

Irish Dance presents Pride and St Patrick’s 

Weekend Ceili with live Irish music, Irish 

Dance displays and family-friendly ceili 

dances, tix Eventbrite.co.nz, Adults $15, 

Children 5-18 $5, Under 5’s free, door 

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SailGP introduced a Women’s Pathway at the start of 

Season 2 as part of its better sport strategy to promote 

inclusion, inspire change and provide opportunities 

across all levels of the sport. The programme aims to 

fast-track training and development, so women can gain 

the valuable experience needed to race the high-flying 

F50s. 

New Zealand SailGP Team female athlete Liv Mackay 

started sailing as a fun way to spend time with her brother 

and father while growing up in Napier, New Zealand. Now, 

strategist for the New Zealand SailGP Team, and the 

inaugural skipper of the Live Ocean Racing team, Liv is 

trailblazing the way for women in professional sailing. 

Mackay said: “Once my competitive side took over and 

I learnt to grasp every opportunity that came my way, 

it all kicked off. I started representing New Zealand and 

from there my career flourished. As a global sailing 

league that races at iconic locations around the world, 

the opportunities I have with SailGP are incredible, from 

touring the world to working with the best athletes in the 

industry, it’s a surreal experience and I love soaking in all 

the knowledge and improving my skill set”. 

Every team now includes a Women’s Pathway athlete 

on the F50 for racing. 

INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION 

Launched in the league’s inaugural season in 2019, 

Inspire is SailGP’s community, education and outreach 

initiative, powered by our belief that sailing can be a 

force for good, Powered by Nature, Driven by Purpose. 

SailGP Inspire aims to serve a leading role in helping to 

diversify the sport of sailing for youth without race, gender, 

and socioeconomic status presenting a barrier to entry. 

SailGP Inspire works with each of its host venues and 

partners to offer programs that create impact within the 

local community and most importantly leave a legacy, 

and has engaged more than 10,000 young people to date 

across the programme’s three pillars: learning, racing and 

careers. 

The action-packed SailGP Inspire programme will reach 

into the local community, schools and boating clubs 

to engage more than 200 people in the lead up to and 

during the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix. More than 

30 interns will be matched with SailGP teams and in other 

roles across the organisation for a week-long immersion 

in various fields - from boatbuilding and hydraulics to 

broadcast media and hospitality. 

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students from various Christchurch schools will be 

provided with a hands-on learning experience in a series 

of science, technology, engineering and mathematics 

(STEM)-based learning activities and challenges, centred 

around the sport of sailing. 

Canterbury Yacht Clubs will also be in on the action, with 

nine local clubs paired with a respective national team in 

a weeklong partnership that will include a technical tour 

of the SailGP event village and a visit with their adopted 

team. And finally, youth sailors and wing foilers will get to 

go behind the scenes, meet the world’s best athletes, with 

some (WASZP sailors) taking part in a racing programme 

on the F50 racecourse, directly in front of sold-out crowds 

at Naval Point. 

LEAVING A 

LEGACY 

In every city it visits, SailGP teams up with a local 

community purpose project as part of the league’s Host 

City Climate Action Charter. Projects focus on areas 

including clean energy impact, and wider environmental 

issues, including wetland and ocean restoration. 

In Christchurch, the chosen project is the Ōmaru Stream 

Restoration Project. Led by Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke 

Rāpaki, the project aims to restore the forests surrounding 

Whakaraupō by restoring vegetation, reducing pests, and 

enabling biodiversity to flourish and reduce sediment 

running into the harbour. 

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TRAFFIC Hagley 

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Park 1 

Bus pick up/drop off 

Major roads 

– LIMITED City 

ACCESS TO LYTTELTON 18 AND 19 MARCH 2023 

SAILGP IN 

Live CONSULTATION 

Site 

WITH CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL, CHRISTCHURCHNZ, 

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City 

Event Village 

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Centre 

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Checkpoint 

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Live Site 

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City Centre Live Site 

Te Pae 

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Hereford St 

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Colombo St 

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Gloucester St 

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Gloucester St 

Gloucester St 

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Cathedral 

Worcester St 

Square 

Cathedral Worcester St 

Square Cathedral Worcester St 

Square 

Checkpoint 


Avon 

Naval Point public boat ramp 

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Estuary 

City Centre Live Site and SailGP 

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Event Village 


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LYTTELTON 

SailGP Event Village 

Brittan Tce 

Naval 

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Naval 

Naval 

Point 

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Brittan Ter 

Godley 

Quay 

Godley 


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Quay 

TUNNEL 

Simeon Quay 

Simeon 

Quay 

business pass 

holders Attendee access only drop off/pick up 

through tunnel 

Taxi pick up zone 

Major 

Heavy 

roads 

vehicle access 

Resident No and parking 

Road closed 

business Pre-allocated pass Naval Point 

holders One-way access closure only 

and Te Ana Marina access 

through tunnel 

Attendee drop off/pick up 

Heavy vehicle Pre-allocated access attendee 

Taxi pick 

Road closed car parking up zone access 

Note: 

No parking 

One-way closure 

Emergency Pre-allocated services Naval access Point will be 

Attendee drop off/pick up 

maintained. and Te Ana Exits Marina from Lyttelton 

access 

remain Taxi pick up zone 

Pre-allocated 

open at all times. 

attendee 

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SailGP Event Village 

Brittan Tce 

Godley 

Quay 

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Autumn Sale 

BIG SPECIALS 

ALL DISCOUNTED 




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footwear 


Just south of the Selwyn Road / Shands Road intersection 

T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz 

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Autumn Sale 

Large Trees 

Smaller Growing Trees 

Suitable for farms, lifestyle 

properties, large sections. 

• Flowering Cherry Trees 

• Hornbeam 

• Oaks 

• Lime Trees 

• Elms 

• Tulip Trees 

• Canadian Maples 

• Claret Ash 

• Hawthorns 

• Liquidambers 

Trees up 

to 4.0m 

in height 

now 

Suitable for residential sections, 

townhouses, over 60s units. 

• Japanese Maples 

• Cornus Eddies White 

Wonder 

• Weeping Silver Pear 

• Magnolia, deciduous 

and evergreen 

• Cercis Forest Pansy 

• Flowering Cherry Trees 

Trees up 

to 2.5m 

in height 

now 

HUGE RANGE 

AT GREAT SALE PRICES 

Liquidambers 

Flowering Cherry 

Cercis Forest Pansy 

Ornamental Pears 

Ash Trees 

Golden Elm 

Upright Oak 

Evergreen Magnolias 

LOCATION: 

913 Shands Road, Christchurch | T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz 

OPEN TUES TO FRI - 9.00AM TO 4.30PM | SAT & SUN - 10.00AM TO 4.00PM


SAVE 

UP TO 

50% MORE 

AND 

Japanese Maples 

Pittosporums 

Weeping 

Silver Pear Trees 

Bay Laurel 

Standards 

$69.50 grade $145.00 grade 

Were $165 DISCOUNTED 25% 

DISCOUNTED 25% NOW $50 NOW $80 NOW $125 

Were $165 NOW $120 

Natives 

Daphnes (Large Grade) 

Large Grade Trees 

$29.50 grade 

GOOD DISCOUNTS! 

$25.00 grade 

$21.50 grade 

NOW $18 NOW $18 NOW $16 

Were $89.50 NOW $65 

PRICED TO SELL! 

www.allwood.co.nz 

Check out our specials: 

Allwood Trees

700 

1000 

200x100 $23.00 macro 3.4 x 2 = 6.8 x 2 = 13.6 m = $312.80 

100x50 $7.88 macro 3.4 x1 = $26.79 

= 0.9 cubic meters 

HP 

Grass 50 sqm 

JOB TITLE 

SHEET TITLE 

H4 Timber 60 m 

Garden mix 200 sqm 

SHEET No. 

SCALE 

25 m Mac / Treated Pine 

Date 

DRAWN BY 

REVISION 

ALL MEASUREMENTS TO 

BE CHECKED ON SITE 

Grass 130 sqm 

JOB TITLE 

SHEET TITLE 

SHEET No. 

Date 

Mac Timber 200 m 

H4 Timber 75 m 

DRAWN BY 

Bark mulch 130 sqm 

1.8m HT Fence 18 m 

CONCRETE 159.66 sqm 

Includes Bike Shed floor 

SCALE 

REVISION 



2200 

2800 

2800 

1100 

1280 

1000 

540 

2650 

1410 

710 

1000 

1980 

1570 

1000 

2250 

Driveway 1350 recomendation. 

Note change to extend to 

side 

1.8m 

Laundry 

High Timber 

door stage 1 

Barrier Stained Black. 

Option A. Setback 2m 

800 

730 

1.8m High Timber Fence 

Stained Black. 

Option A. Setback 4.2m 

HP 630 

3000 

800 

2200 

1100 

1300 

1100 

1530 

620 

800 

1370 

31 0 

3x Rubbish Bins 

3000 

80 

80 

800 

1760 

Total Concrete at 195 sqm 

1300 

Wall mounted 

folding 

clothesline 2200x800 

2200 

Sump 

1300 

1300 

2200 

2200 

Gas? 

Recomendation. Please 

note in red. 

Clients Wood Shed 

9000x900x1.8m 

1.2m high Fen 

Steel tubular p 

coated Black. 

back 1 meter. 

1.8m High T 

with Single 

Gateway St 

Option A. 

Wall mounted 

folding 

clothesline 2200x800 


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prOJeCTs 

From planning 

to completion 

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Our services 

include: 

• Landscape plans 

• Consultations 

• Quotations 

• Delivery and 

planting 

• Landscape 

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• Garden 

maintenance 

3-IL BA 

2-Na pdb 

2x Raised 

Planters for 

Buxus 

Squares. 

6-Tr ja 

3-Hy bb 

1-Pr sh 

2000 

6-La sp 5-La an 3-Rose M.M 8-Ag si 

5-Eu em 

Plant List - Simple 

1-As ca 

ID Qty Latin Name 

A po 2 Acer palmatum osakasuki 

82-Bu se 

Ag si 50 Agapanthus Seafoam 

As ca 9 Camilla Fairy Blush 

3-As ca 

5-Bu wg 

4-As ros 

As rh 6 Rh.Unique/Princess Alice 

As ros 4 Madam Alfred Carrriere 

Az as 38 Azalea Purity 

8-Az as Bu se 262 Buxus sempervirens 

4-Bu wg Bu wg 11 Buxus Balls - Medium 

2-Az as 

Da al 7 Daphne Perfume Princess 

1-As ca 

Eu em 5 Euonymus Emerald Gem 

4-As ca Gr li 39 Griselinia littoralis 

2-Bu wg 

Hy bb 9 Hydrangea Bridal Bouquet 

21-Bu se 

88-Bu se 

La an 5 Lavender angustifolia 

La sp 6 Lavender Blue Mountain 

Cottage 

Na pdb 5 Nandina Lemon and Lime 

Pr sh 2 Prunus Shirotae 

Rose M.M 3 Rose Margaret Merril 

Tr ja 6 Trach. jasminoides 

2-IL BA 4-Az as 3-As rh 1-A po 3-As rh1-A po 

LAnDsCApe pLAn eXAmpLes 

1520 


(03) 349 9240 

info@allwood.co.nz 

att: Jeremy 



(03) 349 9240 

(03) 349 9240 



att: Jeremy 

att: Jeremy 



2-Az as 62-Bu se 

42-Ag si 

5-Az as 3-Da al 

7-Az as 4-Da al 

Carol Riely 

2/443 Halketts Road 

1-Ma West st Melton 

2-Lo pg 

Concept Plan 

1 of 2 1:100@ A3 

2-Tr ja 

09 September 2022 

JK 

4-As rh 

1-Ma st 

1-Lo pg 

R2 

2-As ft 

4-Az as 

4-Ju sbs 

3-Az as 

1-Ju sbs 

2-Az as 

1-Ma st 11-Az as 3-Da al 

4-Az as 

2-Na pdb 3-Az as 

3-As ca 

2-Pi go 

3-Az as 

35-Op pn 

24.45m BOUNDARY 

ROAD 

16.8m BOUNDARY 

ROAD 

lawn should not exceed 150m2 

2-Az as 3-Eu em 

1-Az as 2-Eu em 

3.1 sqm 

Post adjusted 

2-Az as 3-Eu em 2-Eu em 

5-Da al 

6-Az as 

9-Heu 

2-Na pdb 

1-Ma st 

3-Az as 

2-Ju sbs 

Letterbox. 

2-Az as 

3-Na pdb 

1-Pr sh 

4-IL BA 

3-Hy bb 

3-Hy bb 

10-Az as 

39-Gr li 

3-As ca 

4-Az as 

4-Az as 1-Lo pg 1-Lo pg 

1-Ma st 10-Az as 10-As ca 

1-Ma st 

2-Az as 

1.8m High Timber 

Fence with Single Access 

Gateway. Option A. 

3-Lo pg 5-As rh 

Setback 6.5m 

ROAD 

27.17m BOUNDARY 

ALL MEAS 

BE CHEC 

LOCATiOn: 

913 Shands Road, Christchurch | T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz 

Open Tues TO Fri - 9.00Am TO 4.30pm | sAT & sun - 10.00Am TO 4.00pm 


(03) 349 9240 

Raewyn and Duncan Mill 9 Glenwood 

Drive - Prebbleton 

1 of 2 

23 Sept 2022 

Email: info@allwood.co.nz 

att: Jeremy 

Concept Plan 

1 @ A3 

JK 

R4 


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