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4 Thursday August 3 2023 Veteran looks back on Korean War • From page 1 “I thought, good heavens, I could have been there (under the shell). I came to the conclusion: surviving war is a matter of luck,” he said. Because he had arrived towards the end of physical warfare, Forbes spent much of his 18 months of service during the period of ceasefire. There were moments of tension, but also the chance for rest and relaxation. While the Americans would fly the Kiwi contingent to Tokyo, Forbes would sometimes push on to other destinations including the post-atomic bomb Hiroshima. Later it was quite a trip home from his period of service. He’d sailed from Pusan to Brisbane, where he and other troops marched and were cheered by the crowds, on to Kingsford Smith Airport, Sydney, and New Zealand. On his arrival back in Christchurch his mum was there. He was also greeted by Government representatives at the King Edward Barracks in the city. He is matter of fact when relating how his mother coped with men going to war. Forbes’ maternal grandfather, Thomas Phillips Lloyd, had fought in the Second Anglo-Afghan War of 1878-1880. Forbes’ father was one of the 20 survivors within a 100-strong company caught at ‘I came to the conclusion surviving war is a matter of luck’ – Forbes Taylor Passchendaele in World War 1. Forbes is very proud of his siblings. One older brother Lloyd served in “Sunderland flying boats” safeguarding convoys in World War 2, but then died at 23, after his return to New Zealand, in a motorcycle accident near Ashburton. His other brother Ross was involved Nasa’s space programme. He was the first geochemist to get his hands on the samples of moon rock, picked up by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, and brought back to Earth by Apollo 11. Forbes has kept up with the Korean political standoff, and has been part of Christchurchbased recognition of progress between the two sides. He and family members including his wife have revisited South Korea many times. In April 2018, North Korea and South Korea agreed to talks to end the ongoing 65-year conflict. SERVICE: Lieutenant Forbes Taylor, 21, in 1953. Left – Forbes with his medals in 2013, and at the Korean War Memorial unveiling in 2005 (below). Nurturing nature a dream come true PASSION: Community partnership ranger Sarah Mankelow (centre) said her job is ‘a privilege’. PHOTO: NEWSLINE WORKING AS a ranger in the residential red zone is a dream come true for Sarah Mankelow. The Hillsborough resident is a community partnership ranger, a role she recently started and described as a privilege. “Conservation has been my passion my whole life. My dream job as a teen was to work as a conservation officer, so I feel privileged and blessed to do this work,” Mankelow said. Monday marked World Ranger Day. The city council celebrated the work of all of its rangers as the key protectors of parks and conservation for the organisation. Mankelow is often the first contact for people who have questions and concerns about the red zone. She works to connect the many community groups who operate in it. “There are all sorts of people doing all sorts of creative and interesting things in the red zone. Compost-making, disc golf, community gardens and restoration, nature play, the foraging community – these groups are all passionate users of the red zone. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to nurture nature right on our doorstep, to turn our city into a wetland forest city.” Her role involves talking to groups, working with schools, and helping community shape their green spaces. A pilot programme is also under way for high school students to gain practical work experience by working on restoration projects in the red zone, and maybe inspire them to follow a career in conservation. Time for a new hairstyle or maybe just a trim up Haircuts for the whole family by our trained stylists… No appoiNtmeNts Necessary, just come on in EVERY 8 TH HAIRCUT IS FREE! With your loyalty card Open 7 Days - no appointment necessary Bush Inn Cnr. Riccarton & Waimairi Rds. Ph 03 348 7008 South City 555 Colombo St. Ph 03 366 0619
Thursday August 3 2023 5 CUTTING EDGE: The city council is looking for a supplier to design furniture for its parks, with emphasis on sustainable construction. PHOTOS: NEWSLINE Sustainable and innovative furniture sought for parks PARK BENCHES, picnic tables, bike stands and loungers made of reclaimed or recycled materials could soon grace the city’s parks network, including the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor. The city council will soon be going out to tender for a supplier to design and fabricate the furniture, with a heavy emphasis on sustainable construction practices and materials. Red zone manager David Little said the OARC regeneration plan describes the area as a ‘living laboratory’. For this reason his team is leading the project, which will be David Little rolled out across the parks network over time. “It was envisaged that the land could be used to test and trial new ways of doing things, and we’re keen to use the project’s scale to drive more sustainable construction practices and materials,” said Little. “We see a great opportunity to reduce our city’s reliance on imported hardwood timber and steel, by investigating the local use of reclaimed or recycled materials. “For instance, much of Christchurch’s plastic recycling is either shipped to Asia or landfilled, meaning we pay to import it, then pay to get rid of it. We also have a large supply of recycled hardwood available. If we think creatively, we can reduce our emissions, keep money in the local economy and create an attractive and inspiring suite.” Little said the city council is keen for potential suppliers to explore other creative, low-carbon alternatives to traditional furniture, which could scale up into other end uses and products. This could include using waterjets to machine reclaimed timber, or even 3D printing or injection moulding of recycled plastics. “The tender will be published on the Government Electronic Tendering Service website in mid-to-late August, and we want to find out if there are companies out there who either have the capacity – or are keen to explore – different, sustainable ways of doing things,” Little said. Organisations who do not use GETS but would be interested in submitting a tender proposal should make sure they register on www.gets.co.nz as soon as possible. For more information on the OARC, visit ccc.govt.nz/oarc Hon Poto WILLIAMS MP for Christchurch East For information and advice: P 03 382 0288 E poto.williams.mp@parliament.govt.nz Electorate office: Level 1, Eastgate Shopping Centre. Kōrero mai | Let’s talk Gateway to New Brighton Pages Road bridge and surrounding streets We’re making improvements to the main road into New Brighton, including a new bridge across the Ōtākaro Avon River. Check out our plans and let us know what you think by Monday 28 August 2023 letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/pagesroadbridge Artist’s impression only Authorised by Poto Williams, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
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