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12 The Star Thursday August 10 2023 Neighbourly living in Christchurch’s premium suburb Within our neighbourly environment you’ll discover a range of accommodation choices, care options and social opportunities on tap. We’re committed to bringing you a safe environment, where you’re empowered to live a full, enriched life – whatever that looks like to you. Apartments Villas For the life you want to live Call Sharryn on 027 260 9124 sharrynp@metlifecare.co.nz 27 Somme Street, Merivale Christchurch metlifecare.co.nz FEATURES AND FACILITIES Choose from variety of living options from independent living to serviced apartments Library, hair salon, café, and comfortable well-appointed lounges Friendly, vibrant community of residents On-site rest home and hospital-level care (subject to availability) Close to Merivale Mall and Hagley Park Choose your own luxury Bright and sunny one and two-bedroom apartments starting from $475,000^ or a spacious two-bedroom villa with internal access garage $754,000^. Call Sharryn on 027 260 9124 to find out more. ^ Price is for an Occupation Right Agreement secured by a first ranking mortgage in favour of the statutory supervisor on behalf of the residents. Prices valid for 30 days from time of printing. Stock availability subject to change. Car park not included in apartment pricing unless indicated. Product images are indicative only. 6775c_MLC_MER_TS
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday August 10 2023 The Star NEWS 13 Flaky icing: Cost of repainting big donut hard to swallow • By Daniel Alvey SELWYN ratepayers have forked out almost $18,000 to repaint Springfield’s donut over the past two-and-a-half years. And that cost will be even more, because another repaint is planned for this summer. Springfield Community Association chair Graeme Dawson said the problem was an ongoing issue that needed a better solution. “The paint they put on it doesn’t work, and it lasts three months. It’s a bit sad really.” Dawson said they want a solution to the paint issues that is going to last. “It’s the council spending ratepayers’ money.” The donut has been repainted four times since 2020 at a cost of $17,864.57 and will likely be repainted again over summer, but this time the Selwyn District Council believes it will last. “The nature of the donut and its construction presents challenges for maintenance, and we have reviewed the whole process around painting the donut including preparation, AY CARAMBA: The Springfield donut has been repainted four times since 2020 at a cost of $17,845.57. Right – it was originally installed to promote The Simpsons Movie. epoxy and paint products, to put together a plan for repainting the donut this financial year,” said district council reserves operations manager Jonathan Crawford Jonathan Crawford. “This work will be completed when the weather warms and includes work to address a range of issues that should improve the long-term maintenance of the donut.” Dawson said the donut makes people stop in the town. “It does attract a lot of people stopping to take photographs.” The original donut was only ever designed to be up for six weeks when it was installed in 2007 as promotion for The Simpsons Movie, but was popular enough it got a permanent spot in the town. However, in 2009, an arson attack left it burnt beyond repair. For three years a tractor tyre was put in its place until 2012, when it was replaced with the much sturdier concrete version that’s in place today. Orana Park’s new gibbon settling in • By Geoff Sloan ORANA PARK has welcomed its newest resident, a new male siamang gibbon. ‘Suka’ was transferred as part of an international breeding programme, which aims to increase the numbers of endangered animals. The 9-year-old siamang gibbon quickly introduced himself to the park’s 10-year-old female, Basuki, after completing quarantine. Zookeeper Spencer Hart said it was great to see him swinging around and having a good time. “He’s become very friendly with our young female and it’s just good to see that they’re getting along so quickly and so readily.” Suka has come to Christchurch from Pairi Daiza Zoo in Belgium. Hart said siamang gibbon populations are critically endangered in the wild, mostly due to deforestation and loss of habitat. – Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Optimal Hearing Health, Effortless Conversations! Get a FREE Hearing Assessment * Get a FREE Hearing Assessment * Enjoy a FREE in-clinic Sound Experience * Hear the difference of modern hearing aids. Call 0800 522 422 to book your appointment today. *Terms & conditions. Free hearing assessment valid for new customers aged 50 years or over. Sound experience is valid within the clinic only. For full terms & conditions, visit bloomhearing.co.nz
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