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Natalie and Frankie
the best of friends
WHEN ARVIDA Mayfair
community resident Natalie
Atkins sees Frankie the
Havanese dog for his monthly
visit, she lights up with a huge
smile.
Natalie has vision impairment
and usually likes to keep to herself
but when Frankie visits, the
team says she engages and really
comes out of her shell.
Frankie is part of Canine
Friends, a charitable pet
therapy voluntary programme
with animals that make
visits to care centres in
Christchurch.
Affectionately known as the
‘carrot dog’, Frankie enjoys being
patted, hugged and eating
the odd carrot.
With International Dog Day
this Saturday, 26 August, Arvida
Mayfair Village manager
Vicky Knipe says pet therapy is
incredibly important to have in
the care centre.
“Some residents really love
interacting with animals.
Engaging well is one of our five
wellness pillars . . . and Natalie
is a true example of someone
who has made real improvements
since Frankie began
visiting her.
“Pets and especially dogs
have a special calming effect
and they always bring joy to
our residents.”
Frankie has been visiting the
Riccarton community since
January and Natalie says she
adores her furry friend and
he seems to like the attention he
receives from residents too.
“I always love it when Frankie
comes. He stays with me for a
PET THERAPY: Natalie
Atkins with Frankie during
one of his regular visits to
Arvida Mayfair rest home as
part of the Canine Friends
programme.
bit and then runs around but
always comes back to check on
me,” Natalie says.
Riccarton
Bush
upgrades
to start
in April
• By Briar Allen
STAGE ONE of the
Putaringamotu Riccarton Bush
Enhancement Project will begin
in April next year.
The project aims to create
spaces that support education,
enhance cultural understanding,
improve accessibility, conserve
native flora and fauna as well as
optimise the overall experience at
Riccarton Bush.
This project is set to cost $2.4
million, and Riccarton Bush Trust
Board manager Shona Willis said
they started fundraising at the
beginning of this year and have so
far raised $460,000.
“We have split the project
into two stages, and we need
$1.2 million to complete stage
one, which will involve all the
infrastructure while stage two
focuses on the design,” she said.
Willis said the bush will close
for three to six months while work
is being completed and through
that time they will continue to
fundraise.
“We have been turned down
by three funders so far that we
applied to, but they had a clear
criteria they said our project
didn’t match,” she said.
Willis said they are still
searching for substantial funding.
• Turn to page 6

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what’s on
this week
Canterbury All Breeds Cat
Club Spring Show
Sunday, 11am-3pm
Canterbury Caledonian Society Hall, 5
Michelle Rd
See many different breeds of long
and short haired cats, get a chance to
pat and cuddle a cat or two. Meet the
breeders and have a chat. Vote for your
favourite cat in the show. Door sales
only. Cash and bank transfer on the
door, adults are $5, children $2 and
family passes (two adults and up to
three children) are $10.
Zainur’s Uyghur Culture Art
Exhibition
Friday to Thursday, All day
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre
Zainur is an Uyghur artist who is
passionate about preserving Uyghur
culture and traditions through her
paintings. Her art highlights the
vibrancy of Uyghur heritage through
mixed media. Artistically she
expresses the enthusiasm, friendship,
unity and love of life,
the Uyghur’s share by using bright
colours in her work. Come along and
view this wonderful exhibition. No
bookings required.
Drop-in Session with Hornby
Ward Councillor Mark Peters
Thursday, 10am-noon
Hornby Library
Mark will be available at the Hornby
Library most Thursday mornings
Revamp Vintage ‘Almost Spring’ Market Sunday, 10am-3pm
Air Force Museum Proudly Christchurch’s largest indoor market, there
is a wonderful selection of stalls from Canterbury’s best vintage stores,
dealers, traders and one-off sellers with a huge collection of the unusual,
the eclectic and the interesting to sell. Come for a rummage and find your
treasure amongst the ever-changing stall offerings. Free entry.
between 10am and noon, with
community board members Sarah
Brunton or Henk Buunk substituting
if Mark is unavailable. These sessions
are for anyone wanting to discuss
local issues or ask questions they may
have about anything city council
related. Contact Mark to make an
appointment: 028 409 5615 or mark.
peters@ccc.govt.nz
Story Time
Fridays, 10.30-11am
Riccarton House and Bush
Join us for story time in the historic
morning room at Riccarton House.
Bring your tamariki and a gold coin
and enjoy local books, bubbles and
fun. No bookings necessary. Aimed
at pre-school children (older siblings
welcome). Even better, purchase any
large coffee and receive a free fluffy
from our friends at The Quarters Cafe.
English Conversation Club
Thursdays, 11am-noon
Upper Riccarton Library
The Conversation Club is a relaxed
drop in group where anyone is welcome
to come and practice conversations
in english. This is not a class, but
an opportunity to talk with others in
English and meet new people. Great
for ESOL learners.
Riccarton Park Menzshed
Tuesday & Thursday, 1-4pm
181 Racecourse Rd
Retired, looking for something to
do? Share your knowledge and skills,
or learn new ones while fostering
friendships at the menzshed.
Bin good with recycling
These are the only items
that can go in the yellow bin
Remember:
Give your bottles, tins,
cans and containers a rinse,
make sure they’re not
bagged or squashed, and
put lids in the red bin.
Flattened cardboard
and paper
Aluminium cans
and metal tins
Plastic bottles and containers
numbered 1, 2 and 5
Glass bottles
and jars
By putting the right, clean items in the yellow bin, you’re helping to prevent
recycling being sent to landfill.
If in doubt use the handy look-up tool on our app or website.
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Thursday August 24 2023 3
In Brief
Passion for sailing rewarded
• By Briar Allen
A TASTE for the sea, sailing,
and a passion for community
has led to Cameron Jones
receiving a community service
award.
Cameron Jones, 17, has
received a Waipuna Halswell-
Hornby-Riccarton youth service
award.
Cameron volunteers his time
at Naval Point Club in Lyttelton,
where he regularly assists on
support boats and at the twilight
sailing series, as well as with tree
plantings and beach and river
clean-ups.
He is also involved at the
Waimakariri Sailing Club,
where he is a committee junior
representative and coach.
Cameron is a former student
of Hornby High School and
currently studies mechanical
engineering at Ara.
“I was very surprised when
I got the first email about the
award. I was put forward by
the former principal of Hornby
SKILLS: Cameron Jones has received a youth service
award for his contribution to sailing. Left – on the water
with his zephyr.
High School, Robin Sutton. It
felt pretty good to receive the
award,” he said.
Cameron has been sailing
since 2017 and enjoys giving
back to the community. He said
he especially enjoys getting new
people into sailing and keeping
the clubs running.
“You never know the
connections you might make;
you meet lots of people who
like to see young people getting
involved.”
He said thanks to his
volunteering he has been able
to develop skills he would
not have been able to develop
otherwise.
“Being involved with these
places have helped me get my
qualifications for coaching, I got
these skills because I put myself
out there,” Cameron said.
He wanted to thank his sailing
coach Jeff O’Leary for all his
support.
“I could not be where I am
now without him.”
• Other awards, pages 4 and 5
ROAD SAFETY MEASURES
TO BE INSTALLED
City council staff have instructed
roading contractors to install a
number of measures at the Milns
Rd, Kearns Drive and William
Brittan Ave intersection in
Halswell. These include bigger
signs and line markings with
the possibility of removable
ramps. Measures will be installed
this month, depending on
contractor workloads and weather
conditions.
FREE LAUNDRY AND
SHOWER SERVICE
Orange Sky NZ is providing
a free mobile laundry and
shower service for the Hornby
community. Their van can be
found every Tuesday, 9-11am, at
the car park behind the Hornby
Community Care Centre.
The service is to help anyone
experiencing homelessness or
hardship.
TRUST BUILDING WORK
CONTINUES
The next stage of work on the
126 On The Corner: Hei Hei
Broomfield Community Trust
Development building begins this
week. It comes after work was held
up due to powerlines needing to
go underground and a small piece
of asbestos being found under the
building. There was none found in
the building itself. Power should
be going underground today, and
the kitchen and toilets are set to
be demolished next Monday.
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Thursday August 24 2023
Recognition given for outstanding
The Waipuna Halswell-
Hornby-Riccarton
Community Board
held its community
service awards earlier
this month with
residents of the area
being recognised for
the work they do in the
community
Youth service awards
Jakob Burgess
Jakob has been a dedicated
volunteer leader at Kids
Camps run by Community
Development Network Trust and
has led a number of children’s
programmes hosted at Riccarton
Community Church. At the local
youth group he is a leader of high
school students and, as a talented
audio technician, has offered
hundreds of hours passing on
his skills to a group of budding
technicians.
Jade Humphrey
Jade started Predator Free
Riccarton with an aim to
eradicate introduced pests such
as rats, mice and hedgehogs,
through backyard trapping
projects. Predator Free Riccarton
has approximately 300 traps
in the community, with orders
of more than 70 waiting for
collection days that are run at
Riccarton Bush.
Jade has established links
ACHIEVEMENT: Recipients of the community service awards. ​
with the Canterbury University,
Riccarton House and Bush and
local schools, with traps being
checked on a weekly basis by
students and teachers.
Cameron Jones
As a talented sailor, Cameron
generously gives his time as a
sailing volunteer and coach,
supporting on and off water
operations. He has spent many
weekends maintaining donated
dinghies for the Waimakariri
Sailing Club’s learn to sail
programme, where he is one
of the main coaches, a club
committee junior representative
and part of the club’s tree
planting, beach and river
cleanup projects. As a member
of Naval Point Club Lyttelton, he
regularly assists on support boats
and at the twilight sailing series.
Matthew Osborne
Matthew has been a prominent
leader in the wider Riccarton
area for over half a decade. He
has played a significant role in
providing a safe, supportive
and exciting space for local
children through his service
with the weekly Riccarton after
school programme. He has
supported the kids camps run
by Community Development
Network Trust in various roles
and through many years of
diligent and devoted service, has
progressed to becoming a highly
trusted senior leader.
Community service awards
Alan Aitken
Having grown up in Riccarton,
Alan has served this community
in countless ways. In 1996,
Alan founded the Community
Development Trust and for over
35 years has served in a variety of
leadership capacities at Riccarton
Community Church. He was
instrumental in setting up the
24/7 Youth Work Network which
serves over 80 different schools
across New Zealand and has
been a trustee for Riccarton
High School and the Gloriavale
Leavers Trust.
John Chang
John volunteers with Citizens
Advice Bureau, initially joining
the north Canterbury branch
in 2004, and then joined the
Christchurch west branch
Hornby in 2008 where he has
maintained regular weekly
shifts ever since. As a reliable
and committed volunteer, he
has supported clients with the
provision of information and
advice. It is estimated that John
has completed around 900 shifts
during his time volunteering
with Citizens Advice Bureau.
Jolene Eagar
Jolene has made an
outstanding contribution to the
local community through her
involvement with the Templeton
Residents’ Association. Having
previously held the role of
treasurer, as chairperson she is
part of a dedicated committee
who meet monthly to discuss
community needs and concerns,
advocate for the community
on relevant issues, circulate a
community newsletter and run
local events.
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service from community members
Bruce Gibbard
Bruce joined the Riccarton
Community Patrol in 2012
and currently serves on the
patrol committee. Patrolling a
predominately residential area,
the Riccarton Community Patrol
has become a reassuring sight
on the community’s streets and
his work assists police and other
agencies in building a safer local
community. Bruce plays an
integral role in contributing to
the patrol’s aim to improve the
well-being of the community.
Andre Gillies
It is in Andre’s nature to
help others in the community.
Since he began volunteering
with Friends @ 126, Andre
has become an integral part of
the team and created a homely
environment, giving people a
sense of belonging. On a daily
basis, he spends time listening
to people and their issues and
referring them on when needed.
Andre works more hours than
is expected of him, is forward
thinking and well organised.
For the past year he has run
Friends @ 126, guided new
volunteers and has supported the
fundraising and catering teams,
the Food Shed and Hello Hornby
event.
Denis Hampton
Denis’ support for the Hornby
community is remarkable. Locals
may have seen him standing
near the Wycola Shops, proudly
waving the New Zealand flag
to those who pass by. For many
years he has supported the
Hornby Anzac service, has
assisted with the Hello Hornby
event, and every week is out in
the community, particularly
Wycola Park, collecting rubbish
to ensure a clean and tidy suburb
is enjoyed by the community. At
Hornby Salvation Army, he is
part of the weekly community
cuppa, regularly makes donations
to the food bank and collects for
their annual red shield appeal.
Rod Hickling
Rod has been a Member of
Halswell Rugby League Football
Club for 50 years, having held
many roles during this time, as
a player, coach and committee
member, to name a few. Rod
received life membership from
the club in 1998, was chairman of
the 50th Jubilee Committee and
is now a Halswell Rugby League
Football Club patron. He has
been involved with Canterbury
Rugby League as a delegate, was
on the policy committee and also
served with the Halswell Domain
Sports Association.
John Irving
John has been a dedicated
member of the Riccarton
Community Patrol for 20 years,
reporting graffiti, damage
and faults to public utilities
and property. John assists
with numerous tasks in the
community and provides
assistance as requested. By
helping to prevent, detect and
deter crime, the people living in
or visiting the areas Riccarton
Community Patrol covers,
receive the benefit of John’s
service.
Anne Lammerink
Anne initially started
volunteering with Citizens
Advice Bureau in 1997,
transferring to the Christchurch
west branch Hornby in 2011.
She works with a range of clients
seeking advice or assistance on a
wide range of issues. She has been
reliable in attending her regular
weekly shifts, now totalling more
than 1200 shifts of service. Anne
is always willing to do extra
shifts, mentors new trainees
and was also part of a team who
continued working with clients
during periods when offices
were closed for Covid lockdown
requirements.
Kim Moss
For a decade Kim has been
a member of Christchurch
South Rotary, assisting with
community projects and
initiatives, has held the role of
president and was presented with
the prestigious Paul Harris fellow
award last year. Kim is currently
the Greater Hornby Residents’
Association chairperson and
has been involved in numerous
organisations including Cat
Rescue, Second Chance Dog
Rescue, 126 on the Corner, One
Mother to Another, University
of Canterbury Student Volunteer
Army as a mentor, tutor and
leader within the organisation
and served on the Southern
Environmental Trust Board.
Derek Phelps
Derek was a member of the
steering committee in forming
the Greater Hornby Residents’
Association and continues to
be a dedicated and committed
member of the organisation.
Starting as a business liaison
officer, he built strong
relationships between businesses
and residents that the association
continues to benefit from today.
In his role as treasurer, Derek
ensures the association has a
solid financial base allowing
them to continue delivering a
strong platform of events and
activities for the community.
Tony Whinwray
Tony has assisted with
numerous activities and
programmes in the Riccarton
community for over a decade.
His service includes assisting at
the popular community fun day
and connect events, the local
nail care clinic, delivering the
monthly Riccarton community
newsletter, helping at Common
Ground Café and every week is
involved with the food co-op,
Food for All. Tony is always
willing to help, enthusiastic and
consistent in what he does.
Peter Williams
Peter has been involved with
the Riccarton Community Patrol
for the past 15 years, taking
on multiple shifts each month.
Regularly patrolling the local
area, Peter responds to calls for
assistance or investigation and
reports any suspicious activity
or behaviour to police. He also
assists in reporting of services
that require attention so that
the appropriate authorities are
informed.
Canterbury Society of Model
and Experimental Engineers
Initiating their Halswell
Domain activity in 2004, the
Canterbury Society of Model
and Experimental Engineers
run miniature trains and model
boating on Sundays. This popular
event is thoroughly enjoyed by
the community, providing a
space for people to meet and chat
informally. The CSMEE hosts,
at no charge, groups for children
with disabilities several
mornings during the year,
particularly at Christmas. In
a rapidly growing area such as
Halswell, CSMEE provides an
opportunity for connections
to be established and is highly
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Thursday August 24 2023
Three in a row
for St Margaret’s
PATELLA SURGERY
Recently I have had the opportunity
to learn a technique for patella
luxation in dogs, under the guidance
of Specialist Surgeon, Dr Helen Milner.
Helen worked as a specialist surgeon
at MMH a few years ago so we have a
very good working relationship. Helen
is now primarily working alongside
veterinarians as a surgical coach so I
thought it would be as good time for
myself and a colleague to learn a new
technique so we can offer our patients
more when it comes to patella luxations.
Essentially patella luxation is a
dislocation of the kneecap either
medially or laterally to the trochlear
groove. Luxations can be medial or
lateral. Medial patella luxation ( MPL) is
relatively common in small breed dogs.
Breeds most at risk of MPL are Poodles,
Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, Yorkies,
Bichon Frise and Retrievers. The disease
can be bilateral. It is considered an
inherited, developmental disease, that
starts early on in life. Some dogs with
MPL will rupture their cranial cruciate
ligament necessitating repair. MPL
also predisposes dogs to developing
degenerative joint disease.
Charlie, a 3 year old Chihuahua was the
patient I selected for the surgery. Charlie
has a grade 2-3 patella luxation, meaning
the patella mostly pops out medially
with each stride, but can slide back into
place. Charlie is difficult to assess awake
as he’s not a fan of vets in general, not
just me. We needed to perform sedation
and radiographs to really evaluate
the stifle and decide if he was a good
candidate for surgery. He often lifts the
left hindleg when standing or running,
skips and double jumps on the left side.
Most days the owners reported he lifted
the left hind leg. Charlie is otherwise
extremely healthy.
Patella luxations are graded 1-4 based
on the severity of disease. Once the
animal is relaxed and sedated the patella
can be manually assessed and graded.
The anterior cruciate ligament can be
palpated. Radiographs are important
as we can see if there is pathology or
osteoarthritis in any other joints, which
may contribute to surgical success.
Surgical correction was considered the
right approach for Charlie based on his
MPL grade and frequent lameness and
daily pain exhibited. The main goal was
to realign the stifle extensor apparatus
and normalise forces acting on growth
plates and joint surfaces. We wanted him
to be able to run on all 4’s, without pain
or lameness, enjoying his life to the full.
A “Tibial Tuberosity Transposition” ( TTT)
surgery was planned for Charlie to move
the patella tendon over, realigning the
quadriceps muscle through the centre of
the trochlear groove. Helen is an expert
here and you can observe from the X-ray
attached, that a section of cranial tibia
was sawn off and repositioned laterally
with the help of pins and a figure of 8
wire. After completion of this technique,
the patella couldn’t be subluxated out
of position. Some soft tissue suture
patterns were also employed to help
keep the patella in its correct position -
the trochlear groove.
A large padded bandage was placed
on Charlies leg for 48 hours, to help
provide stability, stop licking of the
suture line and help with pain. He was
discharged with excellent pain and anti
inflammatory medications and exercise
instructions. Activity is restricted for
6-8 weeks following surgery, but physio
and hydrotherapy can be started after
the sutures are removed. Radiographs
need to be repeated at the 8 week mark
to make sure the osteotomy site has
healed, then exercise can be adjusted
accordingly.
All in all it was a procedure that we
want to be able to offer at McMaster &
Heap vets. We have all the orthopaedic
equipment and the perfect surgical
coach to teach a couple of keen vets
(one young and one a senior!) that want
to learn a new technique that will benefit
many of our patients in the future.
Dr Michele McMaster
Open 7 days Cnr Hoon Hay & Coppell place ph: 338 2534
e. reception@mcmasterandheap.co.nz www.mcmasterheap.co.nz
• By Jaime Cunningham
ST MARGARET’S College have extended
their reign on the SuperNet competition
by claiming the top prize for the third year
in a row.
The team thwarted rivals St Andrew’s
College 34-26 in a rematch of last year’s
final to be crowned SuperNet champions
for the ninth time since 2011.
Coach Helen Belcher said the win was
largely due to a strong second quarter,
which St Margaret’s won 11-4.
“The St Margaret’s girls held their
composure throughout the game to hold
off a determined STAC team,” she said.
“They stuck to their processes and
structures, gained good ball on defence
and delivered good volume to the shooters
who maintained their accuracy.”
Just three days after the clash, St
Margaret’s and St Andrew’s met in a
playoff once again – in the Christchurch
Netball Centre premier 2 semi-final
on Saturday.
Again, it was St Margaret’s who proved
too strong. The SuperNet winners asserted
their dominance early, going out to a 14-1
lead in the first quarter.
St Andrew’s were able to slowly claw
back, but their dismal first quarter left an
avenging win out of reach of the side, with
St Margaret’s winning 66-48.
St Margaret’s will look to carry last
week’s momentum into the premier
• From page 1
“We have been making approaches
to major fundraisers and we also have a
funding source from the city council’s
Long Term Plan, as well as our own funds
we have been putting aside since 2021,”
Willis said.
Riccarton Bush ranger Mike Steenson
said the project is being done on a needs
basis.
“The tracks have reached the end of
their use by date, they are rotten, are trip
hazards and we want to make them more
accessible to the public for prams and
wheelchair access,” he said.
Board chairman Bob Shearing said they
want to do it all properly and look at the
bigger picture.
“It is a major asset to the area, and we
are relying on the community to support
us. It is near everything in town, but it
feels like a different world when you step
into it,” he said.
2 final against Kia Toa B at 2pm on
Saturday before they head to Invercargill
for the South Island secondary schools
tournament, which starts on Monday.
SUPERNET FINAL
St Margaret’s College 34 def St Andrew’s
College 26.
Qtrs: 5-6, 16-10, 25-18, 34-26.
Fundraising for paths
IN THE BUSH: Riccarton Bush
ranger Mike Steenson (left) and
board chairman Bob Shearing.
PHOTO: BRIAR ALLEN
• People can donate to the
project at christchurchfoundation.
org.nz/giving/project/
putaringamotu-riccarton-bushfund
and can contact Shona
Willis for more information at
manager@riccartonhouse.co.nz

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Biggest BMW yet built for long distance
Those who love large super
‘size-me’ luxury European SUV’s
will have their appetites satisfied
with the updated X7, the biggest
BMW on the planet, with an
equally stupendous price.
This time around if offers an
expanded range of standard
equipment and driver assistance
features, plus some subtle
styling changes, to help distract
from the fact that this model
has been around since 2019.
For our market two models
are available starting with the
$177,990 xDrive40d twin turbo
diesel provided for this road test.
Ownership is well north of that
figure, for the high performance
flagship X7 M60i xDrive. Fitted
with a barn storming ‘big
beastie’ 4.4-litre twin turbo V8, it
sports an equally beefy $224,900
asking price. Both models attract
the highest government clean
car fee of $6,900, adding to the
Motoring with Bob Nettleton
purchasing pain of would-be
owners.
Styling changes are low-key
and unlikely to be recognized
by all except the most devout
X7 aficionados. The front-end
features a modest revamp
including new matrix LED
headlights offer non-dazzling
high beam and a fog lights are
automatically activated in bad
weather and poor light.
The test vehicle’s 3.0litre inline
twin turbo diesel V6 is the
first BMW sold here with 48-volt
mild hybrid technology for
improved imp fuel economy and
lower emissions. The maximum
output of the overall drive
system is 259kW, and a healthy
700Nm of torque, that increases
to 720Nm when the mild hybrid
system chips in. This latest
modest form of electrification
comprises a crankshaft-mounted
starter generator integrated into
the transmission and contributes
an additional 9kW of power.
The power train is supremely
smooth with negligible road
or engine noise in both town
and open road driving. For its
size and bulk it can shift itself
in a hurry with a claimed 0
to100 km/h sprint time of 5.6
seconds. Where it really excels,
is effortlessly scything through
long distances like few other
vehicles I’ve road tested.
An eight-speed transmission
with steering wheel mounted
gearshift panels does a masterful
job of channelling the motors
considerable power and torque
on to the road, via BMW’s
proven xDrive all-wheel-drive
system.
The huge and lavishly
appointed cabin can be enjoyed
across three rows of seats.
BMW’s Live Cockpit Plus in
the new X7, is based on the
company’s Operating System
8 and integrates nearly into a
Curved Display, formed by a
large information and control
displays. These days iDrive is
geared towards touch operation
and gesture control as well as
voice activation. At times it
seems overly complicated and
technology for technology’s sake.
BMW’s Connected Drive
assistance system offers a
Driving Assistant safety package
comprising Lane Departure
and Collision Warning Systems.
One of the best new additions is
Parking Assistant Professional
that includes advanced Reversing
Assistant that can now steer the
vehicle for up to 200 metres.
It’s ideal for taking the stress
of backing out of long driveways
you wished you had never
ventured down in a vehicle of
this size. It’s great watching
the expressions of onlookers
anticipating a backing disaster,
when you make the job look so
easy, and they are unaware it was
all technological slight of hand,
not my sublime reversing skills.
The adaptive two-axle air
suspension is standard with
electronically controlled
dampers to deliver superior
comfort on long journeys.
All chassis systems have been
retuned for this take on the
X7, raising the already lofty
bar the previous model set for
handling and driving comfort.
It’s supported on this front by an
expanded selection of automated
driving systems. The test vehicle
even with it’s additional height
and weight is remarkably nimble
– pleasant but not unexpected,
after all it’s a BMW. Limited
ground clearance rules out
tackling genuinely demanding
cross-country terrain. A lowslung
front end is a likely target
for protrusions such as rocks and
tree stumps. However, this isn’t
the sort of place an X7 owner
is ever going to nose their king
SUV pride and joy into.
Rating out of 10: Performance
8, handling 7 , build quality
8, comfort 8, passenger and
load space 8, Styling 6, Fuel
Economy on road test average
consumption 8.9L /100km,
Value for money 6, Safety, Five
Star ANCAP crash rating and
Clean vehicle fee $6,900
Overall points out of 10: 7.5
Finance
available
(conditions apply)
CARS WANTED
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2013 NiSSaN latio 4 Door
$6,995
1.5L, auto, 142,000kms.
2011 Suzuki SX4 5/HatcH
$7,995
Alloys, 4x4, auto, 169,000kms.
2006 Suzuki Swift Sport 1.6
$7,495
Auto, alloys, 170,000kms
2012 HyuNDai i30 S/w
$8,995
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2009 Suzuki SX-4 5/HatcH
$8,995
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$10,995
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$12,995
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2012 toyota aqua
$10,995
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$3,995
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$2,995
1200cc, 5 speed manual.
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$6,495
Auto, 137,000kms, Drives Fine, Back Camera.
2011 toyota corolla GX 5/HatcH
$8,995
1.8L, auto, NZ new, 168,000kms, arriving.
2015 toyota yariS 5/HatcH
$13,995
1.3L, auto, NZ new, low 56,000kms.
2014 toyota corolla GX HatcH 1.8
$11,995
Auto, NZ New 176,000kms.
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Finance Available T.A.P. Ph: 027 344 4488
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1999 ToyoTA HiAce SuPer cuSTom
Super Custom, 3L turbo diesel, auto,
8 seater, ideal camper / work vehicle.
1999 ToyoTA HiAce SuPer cuSTom
2.4 auto, 8 seater, air/cond, ABS, alloys,
4 new tyres, sunroof, ideal family coach.
2009 ToyoTA WiSH 2010 merceDeS WAgon cgi 2010 ToyoTA WiSH
7-seater, 87,879kms, alloys,
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drives superb, black interior trim.
1800cc auto, alloys, 7-seater,
ideal family wagon.
$21,990
$18,750
$10,990
$6,250 $7,750
2015 ForD rAnger
6 speed manual, 3.2 Ltr diesel,
super tidy example & ready to work.
1996 ToyoTA LAnDcruiSer PrADo
3Ltr turbo diesel auto, ABS, airbags, 4x4,
lots of grunt.
mAzDA Bongo Truck
1800cc, 5spd manual, petrol, low kms,
new cambelt done, towbar, drives superb.
2005 DAiHATSu Sirion 2008 ToyoTA iST
NZ new, 5spd manual, very economical,
immaculate, attractive in light blue Mica.
5dr hatch, 1800cc auto, VVT-I, alloys,
airbags, ABS brakes, excellent value.
$12,250
$10,950
$16,990
$12,750 $15,990
2010 mini cooPer cAmDen
Hi Spec, Alloys, 1600cc auto, ABS,
drives superbly.
Includes ORC
$11,750
2008 DAiHATSu TerioS 4WD
Auto, NZ new, air/con, ABS, airbags,
nice vehicle in metallic silver.
Includes ORC
$11,950
2014 mAzDA AxeLA 2012 ToyoTA WiSH 2014 mAzDA AxeLA
2Ltr, 5spd manual, 90,252kms, dark
blue pearl, alloys, ABS, ESC.
$10,750
7 seater family wagon, 1800 VVT-i auto,
A/C, ABS, ESC, 75,000kms.
$15,750
2Ltr auto, alloys, CD, Cruise, ABS, ESC,
deep blue pearl, immaculate.
$28,990
2004 niSSAn noTe
5 door hatch, auto, alloys, air/cond, ABS,
ESC, 360˚ camera, 5 Star Safety rating,
economical.
$14,750
2014 ToyoTA ViTz
1300cc auto, white Pearl, 61,000kms,
ABS, Stability control, 5 Star Safety rating,
economical.
$16,490
2012 HonDA STePWAgon
2 Ltr auto, airbags, ABS, ESC,
reverse camera.
$16,490
2011 niSSAn nV-200 VAn
1600cc auto, just arrived, roof rack,
economical commercial van.
$11,750
2018 niSSAn nV350 5Dr VAn
Petrol, auto, alloys, tints, ESC, ABS,
superb to drive, only 110,443kms, be quick.
$27,250
2010 HonDA STePWAgon
Popular 8-seater, fold away seating, ESC,
CD, alloys, fantastic to drive, great Trades.
2013 niSSAn nV200 VAn
5 door 1600cc auto, very tidy example.
2010 niSSAn nV200
1600cc auto, 5 door, economical, ideal
trades van.
2007 Suzuki APV VAn
5 speed, 1600cc, manual, NZ new,
5 door, alloys, very clean example.
2018 niSSAn nV350
Auto, 123,000kms, immaculate.
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Pine Coffee Table
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ONLY $429
Pine Bookcases
Large
2000H x 1070W x 310
ONLY $599 each
Pine Coffee Table
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ONLY $199
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ONLY $349
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600 x 400 x 900.
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