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2 The Star Thursday April 20 2023 inside Cat saves owners from fire...............................3 Truck topples over......................................................4 ‘I love veges but can’t afford them’......6-7 Live music venues fear for future..........8-9 Punch leaves man lucky to be alive.....10 Museum plan delays prove costly............12 Boat clubhouse on the move......................14 Letters.................................................................................. 16 Gardening....................................................................... 18 Schools’ open day guide...........................19-21 Sport............................................................................22-24 Classified............................................................... 26-31 Gig guide........................................................................31 newsroom Jaime Cunningham Sport 021 914 169 jaime.cunningham@starmedia.kiwi Mike Hansen Online editor mike.hansen@starmedia.kiwi Barry Clarke Editor in Chief 021 359 426 barry@starmedia.kiwi letters We want to hear your views on the issues affecting life in Canterbury. Send emails to: barry@starmedia.kiwi Letters may be edited or rejected at The Star's discretion. Letters should be about 150 words. A name, postal address and phone number should be provided. Please use your real name, not a nickname, alias, pen name or abbreviation. advertising Shane Victor Advertising Manager 021 381 765 shane@starmedia.kiwi Classified advertising: 379 1100 General inquiries: 379 7100 Star Max is read 210,000 * times every week! *Source: Nielsen CMI Q3 2021 - Q2 2022 DELIVERERS WANTED! Are you honest, reliable and over the age of 11? Why not earn money and get fit doing it. Get in touch with your interest today: deliveries@alliedpress.co.nz | 022 016 9739 A division of Allied Press Regional Manager: Steve McCaughan PO Box 1467, Christchurch 359 Lincoln Rd, Addington www.starmedia.kiwi Rotary Bookarama Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 10am-2pm Over 50,000 books on offer, including paperbacks, hard cover, fiction and non-fiction. Categories include New Zealand, cooking, sport, military, biography, plus jigsaws, games, CDs, DVDs and records. Fresh stock daily, plenty of car parking. All proceeds to supporting community projects. Bishopdale YMCA Eid Al Fitr Festival 2023 Sunday, 4-8pm Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from dawn until dusk. A time for joy, thanksgiving and feasting. This family-friendly event welcomes people from all backgrounds to come together and celebrate. Free entry, dedicated tent for women, entertainment and food stalls. Please dress modestly and bring cash for food vendors. Entertainment Triangle – North Hagley Park FIH Hockey Pro League April 22-30 Hockey New Zealand is delighted to welcome the return of international hockey to Christchurch. The Vantage Black Sticks men and women will take on Great Britain and Australia; don’t miss the Anzac Day double-header where NZ will face off against Australia. Schedule at fih.hockey/events, tickets from $5-50 at https://hockeynz.flicket. co.nz/ Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub 50 Golden Years of Musicals Saturday & Sunday, 7.30-10pm The biggest showstoppers from the world’s biggest musicals, featuring Paul Potts and NZ’s finest stage artists. Musicals include Evita, Starlight Express and Phantom of the Opera. Tickets from $87, book at Ticketek. Town Hall Smile with confidence BEFORE Full or Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Winz Approved Hours: aFtER Mon–Sat 9am–6pm Insurance Claims Urgent Denture Repair & Reline Payment Options Available 914 Colombo St | Ph: 03 365 2859 | www.cosmeticdentureclinic.co.nz ROCKPOOL RIBS AND A BOTTLE OF HEINEKEN $20 ALL DAY SPECIAL 85 Hereford St Ph 03 374 9461
Thursday April 20 2023 The Star • By Heidi Slade A HOUSEHOLD was saved from a potentially life threatening fire – by their cat. The small fire was caused by an electrical fault. The occupants had taken down their smoke alarms to change the batteries. They were instead luckily woken up and alerted to the fire by their pet cat. The Governors Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade responded to the call-out on Bay Heights at 3.53am last Thursday. “You could never tell whether the cat knew something was wrong or just woke them up,” chief fire officer Doug Burt said. He said the occupants were very lucky. If they had not been woken up, it could have been fatal, Burt said. “The result is generally fatal because they don’t wake up and get out.” The occupants would likely have suffocated and been poisoned by the carbon monoxide emitted from the blaze. “Carbon monoxide . . . (is) a very dangerous gas,” Burt said. “It’s what we call the silent death.” His is advice to anyone inside during a house fire: “Get out and stay out.” Burt said the electrical fault which caused the blaze could have been a construction fault or old wires that had deteriorated over time. “There are a couple of ways to end up with an electrical Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz 2034 Commonwealth Games bid considered NEW ZEALAND has taken an initial step towards hosting a Commonwealth Games for the first time since 1990. The New Zealand Olympic Committee announced it has signalled early interest in hosting the 2034 Commonwealth Games. Christchurch held the games in 1974, with Auckland hosting the 1950 and 1990 games. The approach follows the implementation of a new hosting model by the Commonwealth Games Federation, which allows for a more locally tailored sports programme and the ability for competition to take place across multiple cities and regions. NZOC chief executive Nicki Nicol said the ability to host the games across the whole country under the CGF’s new hosting model was a big factor in New Zealand putting its hand up for 2034. “There are (also) a number of social, economic and cultural outcomes that a major game can bring to the country. So certainly working in partnership with Government, that’s really important to us as well,” Nicol said. She admits the biggest challenge will be cost, but she’s thankful to have the full support of the Government and the private sector. “These are not small investments, but also when you look Cat wakes up occupants after house fire breaks out LUCKY: The occupants had removed the smoke alarms to change the batteries. fault,’’ he said. Arcing wires could have caused the blaze, which spread quickly. Burt urged homeowners to regularly check their smoke alarms and put them back in place immediately after changing the batteries. He also encouraged people to trim any obstructive vegetation around long driveways to ensure fire engines can access at all the analysis from Birmingham, the economic impact is actually really positive. “We’ve got to really understand the different models that are out there and be really creative – that’s partnering with Government, partnering with council, but also partnering with the private sector and how we can leverage that.” The next Commonwealth Games will be in 2026, at Melbourne. – NZ Herald the property. “You don’t always think about it when you’re driving your car in but our truck is much bigger.” He said their appliance had trouble accessing the Bay Heights property. “The driveway there had quite a bit of overgrown vegetation. “If there had been a bit more growth it probably would’ve stopped us.” NEWS 3 In Brief Man who died in workplace incident named Police have released the name of a Rolleston man who died in a workplace incident in Blenheim. David Andrew Kempton, 48, died this month after an incident at the BP petrol station on Main St. At the time it was reported an injured man was found underneath a truck. WorkSafe NZ is investigating the death. Occupants flee vehicle after crash The occupants of a vehicle that crashed on Evans Pass Rd about 1am on Sunday fled the scene before firefighters arrived. The Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade carried out a search of the nearby area but could not locate the occupants. The blue Honda sedan was found in the middle of the road. Sumner fire chief Daryl Sayer said the car “looked like it hit the left bank of the road and flipped”. Police are making inquiries into the crash. A spokesperson said there was nothing at this stage to indicate the vehicle had been stolen. Direct flight to San Francisco launched United Airlines has started a direct from Christchurch to San Francisco three times a week on its Dreamliner 787. The route will operate for four months from December 1. Christchurch Airport chief executive Justin Watson said the United States travel market is buoyant and “Americans want to experience what the South Island offers. Green Party candidate clarification Last week’s article on Mike Davidson standing for the Greens in the Ilam electorate stated he was the son of former mayor Lianne Dalziel. This was incorrect. Davidson is the son of Dalziel’s late husband Rob Davidson. The Star apologies for the error. Bras and shape Wear SHOPPING AT ITS BEST • No under wires • Straps do not fall down • Full support from beneath the bust • Front-opening modifications • Breast Prostheses fitted & supplied • Esther is a registered health provider • Unique shape wear Formerly Jeunique Bra FREE CONSULTATIONS & FITTINGS Esther Rökk UnderFashions For appointments please phone 0211674537 82 Milns Rd, Halswell • www.eru.co.nz oN sAle Now! 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