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2 The Star Thursday August 31 2023 inside National way ahead in Ilam.............................4 Chris Cairns on his feet.....................................6-7 Innovative projects get grants.................8-9 Looking back at history online....................12 Tarras airport research revealed.........16-17 Readers’ letters...........................................................21 Who would steal a coal cart?......................22 Sport............................................................................25-27 Gardening........................................................................31 Classified...............................................................32-35 Gig guide.......................................................................35 news Tony Simons tony.simons@starmedia.kiwi Briar Allen 021 913 566 briar.allen@starmedia.kiwi Daniel Alvey 022 014 5622 daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi Mike Hansen Online Editor mike.hansen@starmedia.kiwi Barry Clarke Editor in Chief barry@starmedia.kiwi sport Jaime Cunningham Sport 021 914 169 jaime.cunningham@starmedia.kiwi advertising Shane Victor Advertising Manager 021 381 765 shane@starmedia.kiwi Classified advertising: 379 1100 General inquiries: 379 7100 Star Max is read 210,000 * times every week! *Source: Nielsen CMI Q3 2021 - Q2 2022 DELIVERERS WANTED! Are you honest, reliable and over the age of 11? Why not earn money and get fit doing it. Get in touch with your interest today: deliveries@alliedpress.co.nz | 022 016 9739 Please include your name, address and contact details A division of Allied Press Regional Manager: Steve McCaughan PO Box 1467, Christchurch 359 Lincoln Rd, Addington www.starmedia.kiwi Fire on High Saturday, 11am-10pm Witness more than 15 of the city’s best chefs cooking over fire at this street food event. Expect everything from a slow-cooked whole hog, to acorn waffles with BBQ wild boar and apple chimichurri. Food can be taken into Smash Palace’s beer garden. Outside Smash Palace, High St Tiny Door Festival of Food Saturday & Sunday, 9am-10pm Enjoy New Zealand’s only hole-in-the-wall food experience, with a changing menu from local eateries. This weekend there will be kids entertainment, DJs and performers, onsite activations, radio promos and heaps of giveaways. 118 Cashel St Farewell Matariki Concert Saturday, noon-2pm Head along to Tūranga for a free concert to farewell Matariki for 2023. There’ll be performances, interviews and entertainment. Tūranga letters We want to hear your views on the issues affecting life in Canterbury. Send emails to: barry@starmedia.kiwi Letters may be edited or rejected at The Star's discretion. Letters should be about 150 words. A name, postal address and phone number should be provided. Please use your real name, not a nickname, alias, pen name or abbreviation. Summer Loving Cabaret Friday & Saturday, 8-10.30pm Support Matuku Community Theatre’s annual cabaret show – a night of love, laughter, space and surfing entertainment. Guest appearances by Firefly Belly Dancers and Symptomatic, and Ao Tawhiti Jazz students (Friday only). Doors and bar open 7.15pm. Tickets from Trybooking, $30. Matuku Takotako Sumner Centre FAREWELL MATARIKI CONCERT 2023 SEPTEMBER 2ND, 12PM - 2PM Ferrymead Night Market Tūranga Library Saturday, 4-8pm PUBLIC EVENT Celebrate spring with a beer while wandering the stalls. There will be live music with Chris Songsta, rides on the double decker tram and steam train, and face painting for the kids. Entry $2 per person, dogs welcome on a leash. Ferrymead Heritage Park HEAT PUMP SALE NOW ON! DIGITAL DENTURES The Future is Here! HEAT PUMPs froM $ inc GsT 2449INsTALLED 0800 131 812 info@powersmart.co.nz powersmart.co.nz T’s & C’s apply 2022 2022 Heat Pumps Heat Pumps 2022 Heat Pumps frEE consultation from your local Accredited Heat Pump Expert Full or Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Winz Approved Hours: Mon–Sat 9am–6pm Insurance Claims Urgent Denture Repair & Reline Payment Options Available 914 Colombo St | Ph: 03 365 2859 | www.cosmeticdentureclinic.co.nz
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz New way to manage memberships BOOKING CLASSES and managing memberships at the city council’s recreation and sport centres is now a lot easier. The city council has introduced a new and improved way to book experiences at its recreation and sport centres on its new website. “Our customers have asked for a way to make online payments and bookings, and now they can – anywhere and A RURAL-minded huntaway who heads to work in Christchurch with its owner has been named a runner-up in New Zealand’s top office dog competition. Koozer, from Amberley, travels to ‘work’ at Airpark Canterbury in the city with his owner Graeme Harris. “Koozer helps the staff destress. When I arrive at the office, the staff first ask, ‘where’s Koozer?’,” said Harris. “He has his own bed in the office and water bowls everywhere, he attends all the meetings, and when staff feel stressed or have anxiety, they will cuddle him. “Koozer is at work all day, every day, and wanders around the office visiting the staff and customers. “He seems to pick up on people’s energy and knows when they need love and affection. His love is unconditional and non-judgemental, he has this effect that teleports staff into his presence and into this deep connection that takes them away from their present stresses and transcends them into a calm space.” anytime they like,” says city council head of recreation, sports and events Nigel Cox. “The improvements include the ability to book group fitness classes, sign up and manage memberships, and organise swimming lessons.” Other features of the new system include the ability to view and change direct debit details and purchase multi-visit passes. Parents are also able to Nearly 400 dogs across New Zealand, including The Bachelor star, Christchurch-based Jordan Mauger’s dog Indiana Bones, vied for two titles across two classes. Indiana Bones, and another Christchurch hopeful, Emily Steele’s Maximilian, missed out on the top spots. The top office dog was Terry the Terrier from Taupo. track their child’s Swimsmart progress. “The new site allows us to track the demand for programmes and activities – which means we can make adjustments in real-time, to make the most of the space and resources at our facilities and provide the classes, programmes and lessons that our customers want,” said Cox. • To get started, visit recandsport.ccc.govt.nz Top office dog runner-up Koozer a rural huntaway ON THE JOB: Koozer with Airpark Canterbury staff Lexi Monaghan Neutze and CJ Hessels, and with owner Graeme Harris. Thursday August 31 2023 The Star NEWS 3 In Brief Man charged with causing death Aaron Wayne Carter, 49, has appeared in court charged with causing death of Graham Louis Rouse, 76, while in charge of a motor vehicle when his blood contained evidence of using a controlled drug. The crash happened on State Highway 7, near Culverden, on February 24 this year. Carter was also charged with injuring Rouse’s wife, Janine Rouse. His next appearance will be in the Christchurch District Court on September 12. Coroner rules shooting was justified Coroner Sue Johnson has ruled that police officers who fatally shot Darfield man Donald Ineson were justified in their actions as they had an “honest and reasonable” belief he was a threat to them and other people. At an inquest into his death his wife “questioned” the information the officers who fired the fatal shots were given on the day – claiming there was a “difference” in what she told a 111 call-taker and what was passed on to police who attended. But Coroner Sue Johnson was satisfied the police “received sufficient information to conclude Ineson posed a threat” and did not act outside the law. The 56-year-old father-of-two was killed after police responded to reports he was threatening his family with a firearm in November 2018. Take A Kid Fishing cancelled The annual Take A Kid Fishing event has been cancelled this year due to the risk of hatcheryreared commercial-origin salmon escaping and mixing with wild salmon, which would not be approved under the revised national policy. 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