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Rangi’s world record bid 

PRACTICE RUN: Year 13 students (from left) Emma Comerford, Nina Cantos, Bex Skinner and year 12 students Meg 

Edwards and Beth Heywood in training before they try to set a record for the most water carried over 1km by a group. 

RANGI RURU Girls’ School 

students will attempt to set 

a new world record during 

the World Vision 40 Hour 

Challenge. 

About 700 students will try 

to break the Guinness World 

Record for “the most water 

carried over 1km by a group of 

people” tomorrow. 

The challenge is New 

Zealand’s biggest youth 

fundraising event. This year 

the focus is on bringing 

life-changing clean water to 

children who desperately need 

it, such as those in Malawi, 

where every day, 11 kids under 

the age of five die from diseases 

related to dirty water. The 

students will gather on the field 

at lunch-time to under take 

the challenge, dressed in their 

house colours. •Turn to page 7 

30 Jun 

- 2 Jul 

2023 

NZ OWNED 

Christchurch Arena 

Big drop 

in graffiti 

across 

the city 

THE AMOUNT of graffiti being 

removed from structures across 

the city has dropped significantly. 

From March to May, city 

council contractors removed 

15,000m 2 of graffiti, compared to 

the same period last year when 

21,000m 2 had to be cleaned off. 

City council graffiti team 

leader Kerryn Findlater said the 

reduction may 

be due to several 

factors, including 

a collaborative 

approach to 

preventing graffiti, 

the increasing 

presence of street 

art in the city and 

a new volunteering 

programme. 

“We have introduced the idea of 

micro-volunteering, which gives 

those who are reporting a chance 

to be rewarded each month. 

“It was developed after we 

noticed that more than 60 per 

cent of all graffiti reports came in 

via our existing network of 150 

volunteers; we wanted to increase 

that activity and involve more of 

our citizens.” 

Findlater said by joining the 

friend of the graffiti programme, 

people become “micro-volunteers” 

and can get monthly insights and 

previews of new street art and go 

into a draw to win a supermarket 

voucher. 

•Turn to page 7 

MESHOW 

Kerryn 

Findlater 

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what’s on 

this week 

Tribute: Portraits from Avenal 

McKinnon’s Collection 

Until June 25 

Kate Sheppard House, 83 Clyde Rd 

Showcasing a selection of 22 paintings 

from Avenal McKinnon’s collection 

by a range of artists, including 

Rudi Gopas, Rita Angus, Frances 

Hodgkins, Leo Bensemann, Wayne 

Youle and Séraphine Pick. More than 

half the works in the exhibition are 

by artists with Canterbury or South 

Island connections. Free entry, open 

Wednesday to Sunday. 

Papanui Toy Library 

Wednesday, 7pm-8.45pm & 

Saturday, 10am-noon 

185 Cavendish Rd 

The Papanui Toy Library encourages 

and supports children’s development, 

with over 800 high quality toys for 

children aged eight months to eight 

years. Membership is an annual fee. 

Meditation & Buddhism 

Merivale Weekly Classes 

Tuesday, 7-8.30pm 

Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre, 

24 Rugby St 

Each class consists of a guided 

meditation and a talk based on 

Buddhist wisdom. Join in any week, 

booking is not required. Cost: 

$12 per class. Eftpos not available, 

can accept cash or bank transfer. 

With Buddhist Nun Kelsang 

Come and celebrate Philippine Independence Day at 

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library tomorrow, 3.30-4.30pm. There 

will be craft activities for adults and kids alike, including 

colouring in and creating finger puppets inspired by Filipino 

heroes. Learn about their contribution to Philippine history. All 

whānau welcome, caregivers please stay in the library during 

the session. Free, no bookings required. 

Luma. Everyone is welcome. www. 

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Community Bible Group 

Monday, 10.30-noon 

Abberley Park Hall 

A community Bible reading group 

that meets Monday mornings. If 

you’re interested, please call Veronica 

on 021 022 92613. 

Mahjong Group 

Friday, 2-4pm 

Fendalton Library 

Interested in playing Mahjong or 

learning how to play. For beginners 

and advanced players. If you have 

your own set please bring it along. 

Housie 

Thursday, 12.30-2.15pm 

Mary Potter Community Centre, 442 

Durham St North 

To participate bring $2 per housie 

card or a prize to the value of the 

card. Afternoon tea to follow. 

All ages welcome, numbers limited. 

Gold coin donation if you’re not a 

resident please. Inquiries phone 372 

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Playcentre Fun 

Monday-Thursday, 9am-noon 

St Albans Playcentre 

Come and play alongside your 

tamariki (0-6 years) at St Albans 

Playcentre. Join our village for lots of 

messy, imaginative and fun play! 

Visitors always welcome. 

JP Clinic 

Wednesday, 10am-1pm 

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and 

Community Centre 

A Justice of the Peace is available 

weekly to the public, providing free 

services such as witness signatures on 

documents, certification of document 

copies, taking oaths, declarations, 

affidavits or affirmations, applications 

for the dissolution of marriage or 

civil union, citizenship applications, 

sponsorship applications, and rates 

rebate applications. 

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Thursday June 15 2023 53 

Cricketers get behind New World 

initiative to support young players 

CRICKET heavyweights Todd 

Astle and Amy Satterthwaite 

dropped into New World 

Northwood to promote the 

store’s initiative to get more 

school children into cricket. 

Astle, a former Black Cap, 

and Satterthwaite, a former 

NZ White Fern and recently 

appointed Member of the New 

Zealand Order of Merit for 

services to cricket, were in store 

last week. 

The initiative was dreamt 

up by New World Northwood 

owner operator Greg Boock and 

Kookaburra Sport Territory 

Manager – South Island Blair 

Franklin. 

With the support of 

Christchurch New Worlds, 

Canterbury Cricket and 

the Foodstuffs South Island 

Community Trust, they have 

helped raise thousands of dollars 

to donate cricket gear to schools 

across Christchurch. 

Almost $14,000 was raised 

to provide every New World 

in Christchurch with 52 sets of 

cricket gear to donate to local 

primary schools. 

As part of Foodstuffs South 

Island’s commitment to be Here 

for New Zealand, New World 

stores have made a commitment 

to support communities to 

thrive, and to give back. 

Coming from a sporting 

family, Boock makes it a priority 

to support local sports clubs in 

his community, including rugby, 

cricket and football. His uncle 

Stephen Boock is a former New 

Zealand cricketer and his other 

uncle is sports journalist Richard 

Boock. 

“We really get behind our local 

schools and scouts clubs and the 

like,” Boock said. 

“Sport has always been a big 

part of our family, and it’s great 

to be able to encourage the next 

generation of Christchurch 

kids to get involved, have fun 

and potentially go on to do big 

things.” 

Franklin said it was a fantastic 

initiative, and thanked New 

World for helping to set it up. 

CRICKET INITIATIVE: 

Kookaburra Sport Territory 

Manager – South Island 

Blair Franklin (left), former 

NZ White Fern Amy 

Satterthwaite MNZM, New 

World Northwood owner 

operator Greg Boock, cricket 

fan Zara Brokenshire, New 

World Ilam owner operator 

Marc Brokenshire, Black Cap 

Todd Astle and Canterbury 

Cricket Club chief executive 

Jeremy Curwin. 

“We now have more children 

playing cricket in these schools 

than ever before, and I know 

Canterbury cricket is looking to 

build on this initiative to further 

promote the sport in schools,” 

he said. 

New World Ilam owner 

operator Marc Brokenshire took 

his daughter Zara along to the 

event on Thursday last week. 

All of Brokenshire’s daughters 

play cricket and he described 

Zara as the most “cricketobsessed” 

so it was a great 

opportunity for her to be 

there and get some one-on-one 

time with some cricketing 

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Sail-ebrating big milestone 

at 125yo model yacht club 

One of world’s oldest 

model yacht clubs 

celebrates its 125th 

anniversary this 

weekend. Nick Tolerton 

reports 

THE CHRISTCHURCH Model 

Yacht Club, part of the Hagley 

Park scene for 125 years, has 

battled plenty of obstacles to stay 

afloat. 

Issues with water weed, 

competition from Canada geese, 

and especially the February 22, 

2011, earthquake, which drained 

Lake Victoria like bathwater 

going down a plughole, are 

among the difficulties the club 

has overcome. 

However, at 125 the club will 

have much to celebrate at its 

jubilee on Saturday. With nearly 

100 sailors, the membership 

is the highest it has ever been 

since a group of enthusiasts 

established the club during a 

meeting at Warner’s Hotel on 

June 17, 1898. 

It is the second oldest model 

yacht club in the world, after 

a London club in Kensington 

Gardens, founded in 1876. 

It’s a small miracle, though, 

that the Christchurch club 

got on its feet again after the 

earthquake. The big shake 

ruptured an unknown tile 

drain under the lake bed, the 

water disappeared, and the lake 

became a wilderness of mud, 

puddles, weed, and rubbish. 

Mayor Phil Mauger gets the 

credit for putting it on its feet 

again – and can probably be sure 

of votes from club members. The 

contracting firm he had at the 

time was engaged to re-establish 

the lake, which had to be reexcavated, 

lined with bentonite 

clay half a metre thick, topped 

with a coating of ground glass, 

and to repair the wells which 

supplied its water. 

Before the quake, the club’s 

big issue for many decades had 

been weed, which sometimes 

grew so thickly it made the lake 

JUST CHAMPION: Graham Parratt, a former national trailer 

yacht champion, has been the skipper to beat at Lake 

Victoria for several years. PHOTOS: RODNEY FORD 

unusable. The weed returned 

after the quake, along with some 

algae in mid-summer, but in 

about 2015 the lake stabilised 

and it no longer even requires 

spraying for weed. 

As for the Canada geese 

(and ducks and ducklings), the 

yachties have to compromise and 

share the lake. A flock of geese 

taking off when winds are light 

literally takes the wind out of 

their sails. 

The biggest change in the 

club’s history came in the 1960s 

with the introduction of radiocontrolled 

yachts, allowing the 

operator to steer the yacht and 

adjust the mainsail and jib, 

which are on the same winch. 

Previously skippers used vane 

steering, which meant frantic 

sprints around the lake to reset 

the sails and vane when the yacht 

reached the opposite shore. 

Many of the club’s members 

have been among Canterbury’s 

top yachties in a variety of 

‘proper’ sailing classes. 

The late Graham Mander, a 

Canterbury sailing great and 

winner of more than a dozen 

New Zealand titles in classes 

including the P class, R class, X 

class, and trailer yachts, adapted 

with ease to the challenge of the 

radio-controlled boats and was 

the top competitor for many 

years. 

More recently the No 1 

competitor has been Graham 

Parratt, winner of multiple 

national trailer yacht titles. 

Other past or present club 

members who have been 

prominent in sailing and won 

many Canterbury, South Island, 

or national titles include Brent 

Cowan (trailer yachts), Bob 

Auton (trailer yachts), Laurie 

Wales (Z class, Javelins, and 

FDs), Dayele Hobson (OK 

dinghies), Glen Church (NZ 

Moths and trailer yachts), 

Pete Bradley (Javelins), Keith 

May (Javelins), Hugh Hobden 

(International Moths), Noel 

Vincent (Shearwaters and OKs), 

Stan Price (Sunbursts), Bruce 

Lang (keelers), and Tony Beasley 

(Lasers and Noelexs). 

Graham Luxon, the father 

of National Party leader 

Chris Luxon, well-known 

photographer Euan Sarginson, 

and Steve Mander, son of 

Olympic sailing champion Peter 

Mander, are also members. 

While the club has many 

ancient mariners, women 

have also made an impact. 

Sue Bowie was the first female 

member as a 13-year-old in the 

1970s and finished third in a 

national junior championship. 

Thysje Arthur has had a long 

involvement, and the question 

of who cooked dinner that night 

was resolved on race days when 

SUCCESS STORY: Some of 

the J class skippers line up. 

The class was developed at 

the Christchurch club and 

is now raced around the 

world. 

• The Christchurch Model 

Yacht Club anniversary 

celebration will be at 

Lake Victoria on Saturday, 

10am to 4pm 

• Mass sail past, class by 

class – 11am 

Club patron Mayor 

Phil Mauger to unveils 

memorial plaque – 

12.30pm 

• Races – 1.30pm. 

• Visitors can try out 

sailing a radio-controlled 

yacht all day 

she and husband Tom crossed 

tacks. 

Anzan Zhang, who raced 

big boats in China, spotted the 

model yachts while walking in 

Hagley Park, was offered the 

chance to sail one, and is now a 

keen member. 

A wide variety of classes 

have been sailed at the club, but 

there is special affection for the 

J class, which is now raced in 

other centres and even at some 

overseas clubs. Designed by Dave 

Heanly based on the lines of the 

famous America’s Cup yacht, 

Ranger, it has a long sweeping 

keel that enables it to glide 

through the weed which fouled 

yachts with deeper keels. Very 

handily, it also fits fully rigged in 

the back of a car. 

So far, at least, 365 J class have 

been built, fibreglass hulls from 

the same mould, and one club 

member, Graeme Raxworthy, 

has built or restored more than 

40 J class. 

At one time in the 1960s, 

participant numbers at the club 

dropped to only six or seven 

boats, and the club looked set 

to go the same way as penny 

farthing cycle racing which used 

to be held around Lake Victoria 

when it was just a swamp. How 

things have changed – now 

the club, which runs races on 

Wednesdays and Saturdays, 

looks set to flourish for many 

years yet – a unique sports 

institution in the heart of the 

city. 

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World record on 

bucket list 

•From page 1 

The students will each have a container 

of their choice, which they will fill up 

with water from the school pool, before 

they walk around the designated 1km 

course, doing everything they can not to 

spill the water. 

After completing the 1km distance by 

about 2.15pm, they will pour their water 

into six 1000-litre drums labelled with 

the school’s different clan names. 

The students aim to raise $8000 for 

World Vision in addition to setting the 

world record. 

“Our hope with this record is to step 

into the shoes of the people in Malawi, 

who must carry 20 litres water each day 

over 6km to bring fresh water to their 

home,” said Rangi Ruru service council 

spokesperson Molly Brown. 

“We are using this as a fundraising 

opportunity for students to do a 

collective 40 Hour Challenge and to 

raise awareness within the school of 

the difference they can make to an 

individual’s life through donating to the 

40 Hour Challenge. 

“We understand that we could never 

compare this challenge to the everyday 

lives of people collecting fresh water 

in Malawi, but we hope that challenge 

will install empathy in our students and 

motivation to gain sponsorship towards 

this cause,” Brown said. 

A WEEK OF 

SUCCESS & 

GRADUATIONS 

Connor graduating in Veterinary Science. 

Going graffiti free 

a team effort 

•From page 1 

“We not only want to encourage people 

to help keep our city graffiti-free, but we 

also want to thank them. Without people 

taking notice and taking action we 

would not be able to be as effective or 

as efficient. It truly is a team effort,” 

Findlater said. 

The graffiti team has also completed 

recent beautification projects as part 

of its ‘What’s Cool About Your School’ 

initiative. 

Findlater said the project offers the 

chance for schools to ‘adopt’ a cabinet and 

showcase their schools with a mural on it 

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to increase pride and ownership in their 

community. 

They have also begun working with 

Restorative Justice Services on some 

community art and mentoring projects. 

“We have already had a couple of 

inquiries from parents who want their 

young people to have other avenues to 

explore other than tagging. 

“We are always open to new ideas so 

if you want to have chat about creating 

a mural, removing graffiti, project ideas 

or to attend an event, please contact 

the team. Together, we can make a 

difference.” 

Steve and I recently had a week jammed 

packed of proud parent moments. Two 

sons graduation within days of each 

other, one in Palmerston North and one 

in Houston. Many air miles racked up in 

five days. You can’t imagine when your 

boys are at school that someday they 

step off the podium holding a cherished 

degree, a decorated piece of paper, that 

has taken years of grind, passion and self 

motivation to achieve. Makes you feel 

super proud for sure, but also reminded 

me that they are adult men, ready to set 

out and conquer the world with passion, 

integrity, hope and kindness. 

Our two sons played tennis, nationally 

and internationally all through school, 

starting at age five. They both won many 

age group National competitions and 

both represented NZL in Junior Davis 

Cup. Early on, Steve and I knew they 

would start their university education 

in the United States (despite living 

across from Canterbury University), 

gaining a tennis scholarship to a school 

of their choice. Connor started at 

the University of California Berkeley, 

doing an undergraduate degree in 

Sciences. Dylan went to the University of 

Minnesota in Minneapolis and pursued 

an undergraduate degree in finance and 

supply chain management. Both sons 

finished their degrees in different places. 

Connor graduated first with a Batchelor 

of Veterinarian Science from Massey 

University. We couldn’t be prouder 

or happier than a son has chosen a 

career that has given Steve and I so 

much purpose, enjoyment and exciting 

challenges. Connor has chosen the 

path of Internship, gaining a sought 

after place at VSA Surgical Specialists 

in Auckland, as his first job. This is a 

perfect fit for Connor who has a thirst for 

learning and knowledge and may want 

to pursue the surgical specialist route. 

Eventually oneway his home will be 

McMaster & Heap though. 

Dylan graduated with a Batchelor of 

Arts, majoring in Economics, from 

Rice University in Houston. Another 

choked up moment when “ Dylan 

Oliver McMaster Heap “ was called out 

amongst the 800 students graduating. 

Rice is a top 15 American College, 

so gaining a degree from Rice and 

playing on the tennis team is a huge 

achievement, requiring perseverance, 

full commitment and great work ethic. 

Dylan is now moving to Elon University 

in North Carolina to do a Masters in 

Business Analytics and finish his final 

year playing tennis. The world awaits 

Dylan. 

Not my usual patient case study article 

but I wanted to share a little of my 

family. I have been writing articles for 24 

years now. When we bought McMaster 

& Heap Vets in 1999, Connor was two 

years old, Dylan and Isaac not born yet. 

Our boys have grown up with parents 

devoted to helping people and their 

pets and the business is a part of who 

they all are. They are all very proud of 

the work Steve and I do - you never 

know, they all may play a part in the 

MMH family business oneway. 

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Dan Rosewarne 

Labour List MP 

based in North Canterbury 

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Fire detection network 

wins digital award 

A CUTTING-EDGE project has won 

the Datacom Award for Digital Local 

Government. 

Smart Christchurch was presented 

the award at the LGFA Taituarā Local 

Government Excellence Awards on 

Thursday evening for a trial of an early 

fire detection sensor network in Bottle 

Lake Forest. 

The technology was also highly commended 

in the overall supreme award 

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The fire detection network reduces the 

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“It’s fantastic to see the project gain this 

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part of Christchurch city. 

“The technology will help protect the 

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though it was a second-tier option. As it turns 

out, following her advice and beginning an 

automotive apprenticeship was the best thing 

I could’ve done. The kinaesthetic learning style 

clicked with me and helped me to boost my 

work ethic, build my confidence, and eventually, 

it led me to my 23 year-long career in the New 

Zealand Defence Force. The vocational pathway 

is one I’ve advocated for ever since. 

When the pandemic arrived, this Government 

saw the importance of investing in tradespeople 

and those who employ them. Apprenticeship 

Boost is a payment of $500 per month, per 

apprentice, made direct to employers. The 

payment covers the first two years of an 

apprentice’s training and helps businesses to 

take on new apprentices who can earn while 

training towards their qualification. Currently, 

more than 18,000 employers are registered with 

the program. 

Since the Apprenticeship Boost launched in 

August of 2020, this Government has supported 

more than 57,000 apprentices to stay in work 

while training toward their qualification. 

The Initiative has enabled the number of 

young apprentices to increase by 45%, Māori 

apprentices by 71%, Pacific apprentices by 97% 

and women in apprenticeships by a remarkable 

112%. 

Apprenticeship Boost ties into the wider goal of 

Budget 2023: delivering support for today and 

building for tomorrow. Over the next several 

decades, we will inevitably see further damage 

to our roads and buildings as severe climaterelated 

weather events become more frequent. 

This, coupled with a growing population and 

the infrastructure requirements that come with 

it, mean tradespeople are more vital to our 

country than ever before. 

My message to young people is that if you want 

to be a mechanic or a sparkie or a drainlayer, go 

for it! Our country needs them, and university 

is not the only path to success. I’m proud of this 

Government’s record on supporting vocational 

training and the work we continue to do to back 

apprentices and their employers. 

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Thursday June 15 2023 11 9 

HOME & HEATING 

Ground moisture barrier 

under low sub-floor 

Now with the colder and wetter weather on 

its way, home owners are focusing on ways 

to make their homes comfortable, warm 

and healthy for their families throughout 

winter. Rising damp is an issue that affects 

many of our older properties which suffer 

from poor, or no, ground moisture barrier. 

In Canterbury especially, post-quake, many 

people have relocated to homes that suffer 

from rising damp which can be associated 

with health problems. Independent tests have 

shown that up to 40 litres of water can rise 

from the ground and enter a house every day, 

leading to mildew, mould, condensation and 

musty smells. Moulds can produce various 

allergic reactions and the frail, elderly and 

very young are especially vulnerable. 

Canterbury Foam Concrete Ltd is a 

locally owned and operated firm. The team 

understands the problems caused by rising 

damp and are there to help. They will come 

to your damp home and pump a lightweight, 

flowable foam concrete under your timber 

floored home. 

While insulation is important, it has been 

recognised that it is dampness that is the real 

villain in the house. The new Healthy Homes 

Standards introduced by the government 

effective from the 1st July 2019 now has 

a requirement to install ground moisture 

barriers, a key element in the armory to fight 

moisture in the home. 

Dr Larry Bellamy BE (hons) PhD in a 

report dated 1988: Foam Concrete Under 

Timber Floors: An Energy Analysis assessed 

the effects of placing Foam Concrete over 

damp soil and had this to say: Condensation 

on the underside of a timber floor can occur 

where the floor is suspended over damp 

ground and the inside air temperature falls 

close to the crawl space air temperature. 

Much energy is required to vaporize moisture 

that penetrates the structure. By avoiding 

underfloor condensation, foam concrete can 

reduce floor heat losses by up to 90%. 

• Canterbury Foam Concrete Ltd can in most 

cases, install a Ground Moisture Barrier 

under the suspended wooden floor of your 

home, even when there is no crawl space. 

• BRANZ Appraised; Appraisal Number 961 

• Members of the Insulation Association of 

New Zealand. 

• We offer a free measure and quote in the 

Canterbury region with no obligations. 

• Assessments can be made in all other 

regions by arrangement. 

Contact Canterbury Foam Concrete Ltd 

now for your free, no obligation quote and 

complimentary appraisal of your underfloor 

ground moisture barrier needs. 

Phone 03 376 4608, 0508FOAMCO or 

www.foamconcrete.nz for more information. 

ATTACK RISING DAMP 

Keep cosy with 

RD Petroleum 

this winter 

RD Petroleum (RDP) is a familiar sight 

for farm and rural residents around the 

Canterbury region, however now days urban 

residents also enjoy the same excellent 

customer service for which RDP is known for 

in rural communities, through their home 

heating diesel. 

RDP began its home heating diesel delivery 

service to the lower South Island’s main urban 

centres of Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin 

and Invercargill a number of years ago. 

Customer demand has continued to increase 

year upon year, and RDP has responded 

with specialised improvements to its delivery 

equipment. 

The trucks that deliver RDP’s home heating 

diesel in each urban centre are drawn from 

the company’s extensive vehicle fleet. This 

means they have the latest communication 

and GPS tracking technology on board, so 

the operations team always know where they 

are and how far away they are from their next 

delivery stop. 

RDP’s home heating diesel trucks come 

equipped with a specially-designed hose, 

through which the diesel is pumped from 

the truck into house tanks. The length of 

the hose allows the trucks to access tanks 

without having to enter the property, avoiding 

damaging the driveway. RDP is the place to 

go if you require diesel conveniently delivered 

to your home and as a loyal RDP customer 

you’re offered discounted pricing and can 

become eligible for value-added benefits. 

For all enquiries please phone 

0800 44 00 14, or visit the RDP website at 

https://www.rdp.co.nz/home-heating or 

signup at apply.rdp.co.nz/home-heating 

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Mercedes EQE breathtakingly quick 

• By Bob Nettleton 

IN THE last three years 

Mercedes Benz has amped up its 

quest to become a luxury electric 

vehicle game changer, with its 

efforts being spearheaded by the 

EQ range. 

Among them is the futuristically 

styled and breathtakingly 

quick EQE AMG, one of the 

hottest-ever Mercedes Benz sedans 

priced at a cool $220,000. 

Just months after the launch of 

the large luxury EQS, the EQE is 

the next model series to be based 

on architecture Mercedes Benz 

developed specifically for its 

electric models. 

Riding on a slightly shorter 

wheelbase than the EQS, with 

shorter overhangs and more 

recessed flanks, the EQE remains 

a substantial high-end luxury 

sedan. Interior space exceeds 

the comparable ICE (Internal 

Combustion Engine) Mercedes- 

Benz E-Class, including interior 

length (+ 80mm) and front 

shoulder room (+ 27mm). The 

EQE comfortably accommodates 

up to five people even on longer 

www.drivesouth.co.nz 

journeys. 

It brings sharp styling and attitude, 

along with a level of standard 

equipment and refinement to 

what is regarded as an all-electric 

alternative to the legendary 

Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan. 

A three-model range is offered 

here and put its best foot 

forward with the entry level 

and attractively priced $132,100 

EQE. After more power and 

technology? That is offered in 

abundance in the $145,000n 350 

version featuring Mercedes Benz 

4MATIC AWD system. Then 

there’s the X-factor $200k plus 

AMG 53 4MATIC. All EQE’s are 

covered by a five-year unlimited 

kilometre warranty and 10 years 

or up to 250,000km, whatever 

comes first. 

The EQE 53 4MATIC+ dual 

electric motors generate an epic 

460 kW of power and a staggering 

950 Nm of torque. Their 

combined might hurtles the car 

0 to 100 km/h in a mind bending 

3.5 seconds – all with a handy 

maximum real world all-electric 

driving range of 500km. This is 

around 90km less electric range 

Incorporating 

best motorbuys 

than the other two versions. 

The fit and finish of the generously 

proportioned passenger 

compartment is outstanding, 

along with a driving position 

that’s close to perfection. Both 

front seats are heated and electrically 

adjustable, while a panoramic 

sliding sunroof lighten 

ups your world and senses at the 

touch of a button. 

On board is the latest generation 

of the MBUX multimedia 

system, including MBUX 

Navigation. A large centrally 

mounted LED screen includes a 

fingerprint scanner to activate 

driver profiles. It’s hard not to 

be impressed by the quality 

surround sound system, smartphone 

integration for Apple and 

Android devices. 

A smart Driving Assistance 

Package includes Active Distance 

Assist, Active Brake Assist 

with cross-traffic function, Active 

Lane Change Assist, Active 

Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane, 

all making for one highly active 

vehicle. 

AIRMATIC air suspension 

enhanced the test vehicles ride 

CAR CITY 

EST 1973 

Opposite 

Uprising 

Rock 

Climbing 

and all round poise. Rear-axle 

steering shortens the turning circle 

during cornering and parking, 

and delivers better steering 

response. Comfort for a serious 

high performance sedan is excellent, 

and free of the sometimes 

abrasive low-speed ride associated 

with this type of model. 

Handling is right out of the 

top draw thanks to a superbly 

designed, engineered and tuned 

suspension providing prodigious 

levels of grip. In fact I felt at 

times the test vehicle was ‘super 

glued’ to the road surface. With 

the lithium-ion battery forming 

part of the vehicles floor you 

have the ideal low centre of gravity. 

This further improves what’s 

an already incredibly well balanced 

and agile full size luxury 

sedan. 

Rating out of 10: 

Performance 9; Handling 

8,; Build Quality 8,; 

Refinement 8; Space 

8; Styling 8; Value for 

money 6; Safety, ANCAP 

crash rating, Not tested 

yet; Clean car rebate, 

none. Overall points out 

of 10: 8.5 

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2013 Nissan Navara D/Cab 2WD 

6 speeD 

2300cc, diesel turbo, 6 speed, hard lid, multibags, service history, 

drives nice. 

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7 seater 

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2006 MITSUBISHI PAJERO 4WD 

3800cc, auto, multibags, reverse camera, 157,000kms, 

great tow vehicle. 

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Low 77,000kms 

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 

2 litre intercooled turbo, brake assist, 

electronic braking, reverse camera. 

FROM NO 

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1996 HONDA CRV 

2 litre, auto, sunroof, cambelt done. 

Drives great. 

1 owner 

7 years 

2012 Suzuki Escudo 4WD 

2300cc, auto, A/C, CD, multi airbags, 

reverse camera, heated seats, diff lock 

7 seater 8 seater 

2005 Nissan Cube 

1500cc auto, airbags, cool look, great 

for family or promo vehicle. 

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo 

2 litre auto, multibags, reverse camera, 

leather, tiptronic, push button start, 

Bluetooth, superb, cool colour. 

2006 Nissan Presage 

2.5 litre auto,twin sliding doors, reversing 

camera, low 87,000km’s, drives superb. 

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SOLD 

harD LID 

2006 Holden Ute SV6 

3600cc, auto, alarm, immobiliser, 

19” alloys, (4 out of 5 crash rating). 

Hard to find. 

Very sharp 

2011 Holden Commodore 

SV6 SIDI Series II 3.6 auto, multi 

bags, cruise traction control, CD. 

4wD 

2014 Holden Captiva LT 

2231cc, diesel, 6 speed auto, A/C, ABS, 

multiple airbags, immobiliser, traction 

control, brake assist. 

7 seater 

2008 Subaru Exiga 

2 litre auto, multibags, reverse camera, 

drives great. 

Low 63,000km's 

2005 Mercedes SLK 280 

3L auto, electric roof, ABS, CD, low km's 

leather, reversing camera. 

DIeseL tUrBo 

2014 Ford Mondeo TD 

2 Litre Diesel, Turbo, CD, A/C, 

Multibags, cruise control, only 

114,000km’s, so cheap to run!!. 

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2005 mERCEDEs BEnZ mL350 

2007 nissAn skYLinE 250 gT 

2004 Bmw 520i 202 

2004 Vw gOLF gT 

3.5 auto, 4WD, great family vehicle. 

2.5 auto, 20" alloys. 

Auto, alloys, black leather, great value. 

Auto, alloys, low km. 

$7,990 

$6,990 

$7,990 

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2010 miTsUBishi LAnCER 

2006 Bmw 320i 

2007 Bmw 320i sw 

5 door hatch, 2.0 manual, NZ new, low km. 2.0 auto, 19" alloys, immaculate condition. 

2.0 auto, 20" mags. 

1993 nissAn ATLAs 150 

LWB, flatdeck, 2.7 diesel, manual. 

$8,990 

$6,990 

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2008 TOYOTA RACTis 

2016 TOYOTA hiLUx D/CAB 4wD 

2006 JAgUAR s TYpE 

1.6 turbo, 6 speed manual, low km. 

1.5 auto, 5 door hatch 

2.8 diesel, auto, 134,000kms. 

3.0, auto, alloys, low kms. 

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2012 toyota aqua 

$10,995 

1.5L, hybrid, 64,000kms, alloys, back camera. 

2015 toyota corolla GX 5/HatcH 

$9,495 

1.8L, auto, NZ new, 202,000kms, drives fine. 

2015 toyota yaris 5/HatcH 

$13,995 

1.3L, auto, NZ new, low 56,000kms. 

2011 NissaN latio 4 door 

$6,995 

1.5L, auto, 122,000kms. 

5-sPeed 

sold 

2010 suzuKi sX-4 5/HatcH 

$7,995 

131,000kms, NZ new, 5 speed. 

2002 NissaN MarcH 5/HatcH 

$4,500 

1240cc, auto, 137,000kms. 

2007 NissaN Note 

$5,995 

1.5L auto, alloys, body kit, 176,000kms, arriving. 

1998 toyota rav 4 “2 WHeel drive” 

$6,995 

2.0L, auto, only 109,000kms, 3 door. 

2012 NissaN latio 4 door 

$5,995 

1.5L, auto, 163,000kms, drives fine. 

loW KMs 

2013 toyota aqua Hybrid 

$12,495 1.5L auto, low 87,000kms, high grade 

leather, alloys, body kit, reverse camera. 

2004 toyota corolla ruNX 5/HatcH 

$5,995 

1.5L, auto, 142,000kms, alloys. 

2011 toyota corolla GX 5/HatcH 

$8,995 

1.8L, auto, NZ new, 168,000kms, arriving. 

2016 toyota corolla GlX 

5/HatcH $11,995 

1.8L, auto, alloys, back camera, 194,000kms. 

2005 NissaN ad vaN 5/sW 

$2,995 

1.5L, auto, 274,000kms, new WOF. 

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Specialists 

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2017 Holden colorado z71 

2.8 diesel turbo, 4WD auto, 116,060kms, 

leather seats. 

$35,995 

15 Jeep wrangler sport 

unlimited 

3.6 auto, 52,185kms, 17” alloys, 

freshly serviced. 

$39,995 

16 cHrysler 300c srt-8 nz new 

(facelift model) 6.4 litre V8, paddleshift, sport 

mode tiptronic, 8 speed, heated plus cooling seats, 

remote start, adaptive cruise control, 

dual zone air con, Brembo brakes. $59,995 

73 lincoln continental 

3 speed automatic, 91,945mi, 20” alloys, 9” LSD 

Diff, electric seats, recond 460 BB motor, personal 

plate, includes very cool original dial 

up car phone fitted new. 

$44,995 

16 ford falcon fgx - xr8 sprint 

5 litre, supercharged, 6 stage tiptronic, enhanced with hub 

& pulley upgrade, hi boost balancer, intercooler kit, electric 

pump, high flow injectors etc, 455kW, 785hp @ the flywheel, 

13,300kms, 1 of 100 made. $99,995 $89,995 

17 Jeep grand cHerokee srt8 

Facelift model, 6.4 litre tiptronic, 8 speed, black 

leather/cloth trim, sports mode, dual air con, 

paddle shift, heated seats, 

low ks, stunning example. $99,995 $89,995 

08 Holden ute sV6 

Auto, Rear Wheel Drive, 168,496kms, V6 power, towbar, 

18”alloys . 

$22,990 

10 Jeep grand cHerokee srt8 4wd 

6.1 hemi V8 with 73,000km, brembo brakes, fully 

loaded srt8 specs, awd auto, in beautiful condition. 

$32,995 

17 Holden commodore calais-V 

director ls3 6.2L V8, 6 speed tiptronic, build 

no: 21 of 51 NZ, paddleshift, cross drilled rotors, 

performance heated front seats, 

low 33,550kms, this is a rare find. $69,995 

15 ford falcon xr8 fgx 

Supercharged, tiptronic, dual zone air con, black 

leather, reversing camera, 335kW, daytime driving 

lights, factory alloys, 

tints, rare car here. 

06 Holden commodore HsV senator Vz 

6 Litre LS2 V8 auto, black leather / cloth trim, 

dual air con, electric seats with 3 memories, extra 

gauges, 19" alloys, very original 

example. Total luxury here. 

$69,995 $65,995 $41,995 $38,995 

2005 ford 

transit 

6 speed manual, diesel, 6 berth, fully self-contained, 

toilet and shower, 171,733kms. 

$75,000 

2013 ford f150 raptor 

Double Cab Ute, auto, 22” alloys, wide body model, 

towbar. 

$94,995 $89,995 

13 Jeep grand cHerokee srt8 

4WD 5dr SUV, low 55,564kms, rare colour, 

leather/cloth trim, auto. 

$54,995 

05 ford f150 lariat 5.4 litre V8 

Double cab, 5.4 Litre V8, tiptronic, full extractors, 

plus custom exhaust, black leather heated seats, 

cruise control, NZ new. $49,995 $44,995 

90 nissan self contained Home 

Diesel motor, 174,121kms, 5 speed manual, rear 

wheel, tinted side windows, mirrors, 

solar power, great fit out, a must to view. $79,995 

78 Holden kingswood 

22,346kms on recond motor, 2 chch owners from 

new, powersteering…very honest, restored in 1996, 

14 Holden commodore ssV redline Vf 

6L, tiptronic, leather, 19" alloys, heads up display, 

side intrusion warning, 

dual zone a/c. 

deceased estate. $37,995 $51,995 $47,995 

06 cHrysler 300c srt8 

6.1 Litre Hemi V8, tiptronic, full black leather heated 

seats, Brembo brakes, dual A/C, 20" factory SRT8 

wheels, freshly serviced, sharp at... 

$31,995 

2014 cHrysler grand Voyager 

limited 

2.8 diesel Station Wagon, auto, 137,654kms, 

7 seater. 

$15,995 

2016 Ford Ranger XLT 

Double Cab Ute diesel, 22” alloys, tinted side 

windows, nudge bar, 122,300kms. 

$44,995 

14 cHrysler 300c limited 

3.6L V6, 210k/w, 340n/m, 8 speed-tiptronic auto, 

dual climate air con, serviced, complied at the A.A, 

low 60,000kms. $31,995 $29,995 

10 cHeVrolet camaro ss 

6 speed manual, left hand drive, 90,482kms, leather 

seats, 20” alloys, this one is a head turner. 

$54,995 

rHd 

03 cHeVrolet silVerado k1500 

Auto, 4 door 4WD, leather seats, CD Player, 6 litre LS 

vortec engine, high spec SS model. 

$49,995 

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RAY WHITE PAPANUI 

Downsizing, Not just for Retirees 

Is it time to embrace simplicity and enhance your lifestyle? 

In a world that often celebrates 

bigger and grander, there’s a growing 

movement of Christchurch and New 

Zealand homeowners who are finding 

joy and fulfilment in downsizing their 

properties. Whether you’re an emptynester, 

a retiree, a single, couple or 

simply seeking a more minimalist 

lifestyle, downsizing can offer a myriad 

of benefits. From reducing your 

environmental footprint to freeing up 

financial resources, the decision to 

downsize can be both liberating and 

life-changing. 

Let’s explore the advantages 

of downsizing: 

Embracing Simplicity: 

Downsizing your home allows you 

to simplify your life by decluttering 

and focusing on what truly matters. 

A smaller living space encourages 

you to evaluate your belongings and 

prioritise the essentials. Letting go of 

excess possessions not only creates 

a more organised and peaceful 

environment but also frees up time 

and mental energy. By downsizing, you 

can create a space that feels lighter, 

cosier, and easier to maintain. 

Financial Freedom: 

One of the most significant 

advantages of downsizing is the 

potential for substantial cost savings. 

Smaller homes typically come with 

lower mortgage payments and 

reduced utility bills. By downsizing, 

you may be able to unlock equity in 

your current home and use it to fund 

your retirement, travel, or pursue your 

passions. Furthermore, downsizing 

often leads to a decrease in 

maintenance and repair costs, leaving 

you with more disposable income to 

enjoy life’s experiences. 

Enhancing Your Lifestyle: 

Downsizing offers the opportunity 

to reassess your priorities and align 

your living space with your current 

lifestyle. A smaller home can mean 

less time spent on cleaning and 

maintenance, allowing you to focus on 

activities you truly enjoy. It may also 

provide proximity to amenities such 

as parks, restaurants, and cultural 

attractions, enabling you to lead a 

more vibrant and connected life within 

your community. Downsizing can 

encourage you to adopt a more active 

and engaged lifestyle, as you have 

fewer responsibilities tied to a larger 

property. 

Environmental Consciousness: 

In an era where sustainability is 

paramount, downsizing your home can 

be a significant step toward reducing 

your ecological impact. Smaller homes 

require fewer resources to build and 

maintain, resulting in lower energy 

consumption and reduced waste 

generation. Additionally, downsizing 

often leads to a more efficient use 

of space, promoting thoughtful 

consumption and minimizing excessive 

material accumulation. By embracing 

a smaller footprint, you contribute 

to the preservation of our planet for 

future generations. 

Emotional Well-being: 

The decision to downsize can have 

profound effects on your emotional 

well-being. Letting go of unnecessary 

possessions and the burdens of 

maintaining a larger home can create 

a sense of freedom and clarity. 

Smaller spaces can foster closer 

connections with loved ones, as they 

naturally encourage more intimate 

gatherings and quality time together. 

Furthermore, downsizing offers an 

opportunity for personal reinvention, 

as you can curate a living environment 

that reflects your current aspirations 

and values. 

Downsizing your home is more than a 

simple act of reducing your floor area 

—it’s a transformative lifestyle choice 

that can enrich your life in numerous 

ways. Embracing simplicity, gaining 

financial freedom, enhancing your 

lifestyle, supporting environmental 

sustainability, and nurturing your 

emotional well-being are all potential 

benefits of downsizing. As you embark 

on this journey, remember to carefully 

assess your needs, envision your 

ideal living space, and embrace the 

possibilities that come with letting go. 

By downsizing, you open up new doors 

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connecting you with your neighbourhood 

THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 

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Matt Doocey 

MP for Waimakariri 

Around the Electorate 

Family fun at Willowbank 

We are so lucky to have such an amazing asset on our doorsteps in 

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. It’s a place that features regularly on my 

family’s activity list, particularly in the school holidays, so it was fun 

to take my parents and children along for the day recently for three 

generations of Sunday family fun. It’s incredible to be able to walk 

through so many of New Zealand’s native plant species, viewing native 

animals from kunekune pigs to kiwis, so close to home. It is well worth a 

visit for locals as well as tourists, to remind us how fortunate we are to 

have such a special environment. 

Honouring our veterans 

Each year it is a privilege to be invited to speak at our local Anzac Day 

services across the electorate. It’s important for me to lay a wreath and 

pay my respects to all those men and women who sacrificed so much 

for the peace and freedom we all enjoy today. Anzac Day is a time for us 

to reflect on the effects of a war which touched the lives of every New 

Zealand family. I could not imagine what it must have been like for the 

parents from this area farewelling their children as they left for war. We 

will remember them. 

Investing in our Future 

We are living longer into our retirement, and we therefore need to 

future-proof our housing options so it was good to host National’s 

seniors spokesperson Ian McKelvie in the electorate recently. We had a 

great discussion with CEO of Ryman Healthcare NZ when we visited the 

new Rymans development site at Northwood. What is so impressive is 

the level of hospital care facilities that are being incorporated into these 

big retirement villages, at no cost to the Government of the day. It’s a 

huge investment in our senior citizens and I feel confident that places 

like the new Rymans will be a real asset to their neighbourhoods. 

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Matt Doocey 

MP for Waimakariri 

Around the Electorate 

State-of-the-art shopping opens 

Inspiring Women 

As the northern area of Christchurch evolves and expands to 

accommodate more families and residential growth, I was pleased to 

officially open the new Belfast Countdown. Christchurch’s first ever 

Green Star rated supermarket, it’s an exciting addition for the growing 

community. A state-of-the-art shopping experience, along with the 

separate warehouse for picking and packing online grocery orders, 

the design has a focus on environmental sustainability. It’s good to see 

Countdown investing in this area - I am sure the new supermarket has 

added value for the residents in the area as well as providing jobs for 

local families for many years to come. 

It was exciting to see so many people at my Inspiring Women event, 

where National’s deputy leader Nicola Willis and local fashion and 

business guru Bridget Hope shared their journeys to the top. Both 

Nicola and Bridget have successfully navigated raising a young family 

while being leaders in their respective areas and it was inspiring to hear 

them share their stories. The event was very well attended and it was 

a lovely opportunity to celebrate all our inspiring women from around 

Canterbury. I look forward to hosting more of my colleagues in the 

electorate over the coming months ahead. 

National’s commitment to 

mental health 

I was proud to announce National’s $20 million Mental Health 

Innovation fund in Parliament with Christopher Luxon in April. This is an 

acknowledgement that Wellington doesn’t always know best – we want 

to support all those innovative community organisations already doing 

great work across New Zealand, like Mike King’s Gumboot Friday. As the 

cost-of-living crisis continues, there is growing concern among mental 

health professionals that things are only going to get worse as financial 

pressures build on Kiwi families. That’s why National has committed, 

with this fund, to delivering faster access to mental health services by 

boosting community providers and NGOs. 

Contact me: 

Kaiapoi office: 137 Williams St, Kaiapoi, 03 327 0514 

Email: waimakariri@parliament.govt.nz 

Website: www.mattdoocey.co.nz 

MattDoocey.Waimakariri Matt.DooceyMP 

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Nor'West News: June 15, 2023

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