The Star: April 06, 2023
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2 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Thursday <strong>April</strong> 6 <strong>2023</strong><br />
inside<br />
Easter kittens’ second chance......................3<br />
‘Youth card’ running out for teenager...5<br />
$2.5m view – plus a free Bentley.................6<br />
Netball icon’s dream home for sale.........9<br />
Investigation into quarry concludes......10<br />
Crash driver continues to re-offend.......12<br />
Burglary victim annoyed by inaction .14<br />
Tiny birds thrive......................................................... 18<br />
Letters.................................................................................20<br />
Gardening.......................................................................23<br />
Sport............................................................................24-29<br />
Classified.............................................................. 34-39<br />
Gig guide.......................................................................39<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Walking Festival <strong>2023</strong><br />
Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 8-Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 23<br />
<strong>The</strong> Walking Festival is back. Whether you’re a fan<br />
of local history, getting out into nature, socialising<br />
or pushing yourself to get that awesome view, there’s<br />
something for all ages and abilities. Over 55 walks across<br />
Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri. Pick up a brochure<br />
from your local library or online at www.ccc.govt.nz/newsand-events<br />
SHIFT: Urban Art Takeover<br />
Until <strong>April</strong> 23<br />
Have you been to SHIFT<br />
yet? Over 50 artists have<br />
taken over the museum,<br />
creating a winding pathway of art<br />
across five floors and over 35 spaces -<br />
traditional graffiti, murals, paste-ups,<br />
projections and more. Tickets $10-25, all proceeds going<br />
towards the museum’s redevelopment. Late night this Tuesday.<br />
Canterbury Museum<br />
Easter Festival <strong>2023</strong><br />
Friday-Monday, 10am-5pm<br />
Head along to the showgrounds for Easter fun for<br />
the whole family, including a free Easter egg hunt<br />
and amusements from $4-8. Free entry.<br />
Canterbury A&P Showgrounds<br />
Dark Sky Experience<br />
Friday-Sunday, 9-10.30pm<br />
See the wonders of the southern night sky through<br />
a 12-inch telescope. Guides from Christchurch<br />
Astronomy Tours will take you through the narratives<br />
of the sky, both ancient and modern. Small groups; dress warmly.<br />
Tickets from $40, book at Eventbrite.<br />
156 Greenpark Rd, Lincoln<br />
Goodest (Friday)<br />
Easter Egg Hunt<br />
Friday, 11am-2pm<br />
Join the Scoop Dog ice-cream team<br />
for their Easter egg hunt. Great prizes up for<br />
grabs. Entry by gold coin donation, all proceeds<br />
going to NZ Chihuahua Rescue.<br />
Sumner Surf Life Saving Club<br />
free<br />
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