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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 2023 

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School’s 150th jubilee a 

weekend to remember 

FROM 5 TO 96: The youngest student, Frankie Woods, and the oldest 

ex-student, Ida Clancy, cut the cake together at the St Albans School 

150th jubilee. Meanwhile, live music from students and parents 

entertained the 400-plus attendees. 

• By Sasha Watson 

THE OLDEST, the youngest and 

everyone in-between joined in the St 

Albans School 150th jubilee celebrations 

at the weekend. 

From five-years-old to 96-years-old, 

past, present and future pupils came 

together to reminisce about the school’s 

long history of learning. 

“It was a fantastic weekend of 

reconnection and celebration,” said 

organiser and digital technology teacher 

Sam Pelham. 

“Nearly 400 people attended the Friday 

morning pōwhiri, and the same amount 

stayed for the entire first day.” 

Friday saw the big crowd catching 

up over morning tea, school tours, 

performances, tree planting, a memorial 

plaque unveiling and a time capsule 

planting. 

“Every student put an item that relates 

to 2023 into the capsule, from games, 

toys, photos to pounamu and trinkets,” 

said Pelham. 

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Thursday September 21 2023 3 

Science whiz 

to help with 

elephant 

conservation 

CHRIST’S COLLEGE student 

Aaron Kwak is Thailand-bound 

in December to take part in 

an elephant conservation 

programme. 

The 15-year-old will be based at 

Kui Buri National Park. 

The international service 

project supports better humanelephant 

co-existence and also 

contributes to the Tom Yum Project, 

providing sustainable food 

security for rural areas. 

Aaron will be part of the 

environmental team, planting 

crops and also building park 

ranger huts, hornbill nest boxes, 

and gathering data on elephant 

migration. 

He goes to Thailand on the 

back of finishing second in the 

Otago University senior science 

quiz, year 11 section. 

Fellow Christ’s student Angus 

Gifford, 17, achieved top mark in 

the year 13 section. 

They described the advanced 

national science quiz as “challenging 

but enjoyable”. 

The competitive quiz tests logical 

thought, general knowledge, 

and scientific skills. 

“The science quiz really covers 

everything – from biology to 

chemistry and physics to earth 

sciences – so you need a range of 

in-depth knowledge,” Angus said. 

Both Angus and Aaron are also 

committed to sharing their skills 

and talents with others, being 

involved in tutoring and community 

projects. 

Angus tutors fellow students 

and is a member of Academe, a 

community service programme 

providing one-on-one tutoring 

for the children of the victims of 

the 2019 mosque attacks. He has 

also driven an inaugural science, 

technology, engineering and 

mathematics (STEM) week at 

college this year. 

SKILLS: Aaron 

Kwak (left) is 

bound for Kui Buri 

National Park, 

Thailand, to help 

with elephant 

conservation. 

Aaron recently 

came second in 

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University senior 

science quizz, year 

11 section. 

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College student 

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THE BAR-TAILED godwits 

have touched down on the Avon- 

Heathcote Ihutai Estuary, landing 

earlier than usual. 

The first newly arriving birds 

were spotted on September 9 by 

ornithologist Grahame Bell, who 

was checking on the birds at the 

request of the city council. 

Bell reported a flock of 290 

birds, with some still showing 

vestiges of red breeding plumage 

– which they usually moult prior 

to departure from the Arctic. 

The birds landed after a six-toeight 

day non-stop flight covering 

a distance of 11,700km from the 

Yukon river delta in Alaska. 

City council parks ecologist 

Andrew Crossland said this was 

the second earliest arrival on 

record, two days later than last 

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“Over the next few weeks 

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‘It was amazing to see old 

and new faces pitch in’ 

• From page 1 

“A lot of the students have 

been a big part of the process of 

the jubilee, helping in various 

ways, as well as the staff, 

teachers, boards, and parents at 

St Albans,” said Pelham. 

A memories morning was 

held on Saturday, where schoolmates, 

teachers and associates 

caught up over a catered morning 

tea and cake. 

“The jubilee cake was cut by 

Ida Clancy, our oldest ex-student 

at 96, and our youngest student, 

Frankie Woods, who is five,” 

said Pelham. 

“The best part of the jubilee 

was seeing the older and younger 

generations get together, from 

all walks of life, with the same 

common theme – the school.” 

A school gala day with food 

trucks, a community picnic and 

musical performances from 

students and staff was held on 

Sunday. 

“The jubilee weekend has 

been a year in the making, and 

it turned out to be a real highlight,” 

said Pelham. 

“The school is a place for 

connection and the essence of 

people has stayed the same for 

the last 150 years.” 

Michael Williams, the longeststanding 

teacher of the school 

with 30 years of service, MC’ed 

the ceremony, with many students 

and ex-students speaking, 

performing and sharing. 

“The school has changed over 

the last 150 years, but the highquality 

teaching has remained a 

focus,” said Pelham. 

“Many families have gone 

right through the school from 

grandparents, to parents, to children 

– it was amazing to see old 

and new faces pitch in.” 

With the celebrations over, the 

current students will continue 

to learn about the school’s 150 

years of operations, as well as 


INTER-GENERATIONAL: 

For 150 years, St Albans 

School has carved a path 

of education for many 

families. 

The school’s 150th jubilee 

celebrations included 

musical performances, a 

tree planting – and a sack 

race. 

packaging and archiving bits 

and pieces for the next jubilee. 

A 150th jubilee magazine 

is available for $25, and can 

be purchased from the school 

office. 

For more information on the 

jubilee, please email jubilee@ 

stalbans.school.nz 

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Ravioli, cod, frangipane propels 

young chef into the limelight 

PAN FRIED Murray cod helped 

Joosje Bouman stand out in a 

prestigious chef competition in 

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The 22-year-old St Albans 

resident was awarded three 

bronze medals, one for each of 

her courses, at the Nestlé Golden 

Chef’s Hat Award competition. 

It was her first time competing 

at the grand finals. Bouman won 

the South Island regional heat of 

the competition earlier this year. 

She decided to enter the 

competition because of the opportunity 

it presented to further 

her skills and connect with other 

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Bouman, who works as a sous 

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impressed the judges with the 

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haul of bronze medals. 

She was up against 11 other 

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were all vying to be crowned 

Golden Chef of the Year. Along 

with the other competitors, she 

had to develop and perfect a 

three course menu in the lead up 

to the live cook off. 

Bouman’s menu was a ravioli 

entrée with a homemade ricotta 

and spinach mix on a tomato 

TASTY: Two of Joosje Bouman’s courses that helped her 

take three bronze medals – pan fried Murray cod and a 

caramel frangipane dessert. 

base sauce, served with a shaved 

asparagus salad. Her main was 

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with a beurre blanc, gremolata, 

pickled mushroom, and crispy 

potatoes. For dessert, she created 

a frangipane, caramelised pear, 

caramel sauce, macadamia, and 

oat crumb served with a tuille. 

Chef judge Darren Wright said 

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Hat competition gives the next 

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the opportunity to put themselves 

to the test, improve their 

cooking skills and connect with 

like-minded chefs as well as the 

broader industry. 

“Joosje delivered some stand 

out dishes on the day while 

under immense pressure. Just to 

make it this far and then to win 

medals is a tremendous achievement 

that she should be hugely 

proud of,” he said. 

The overall winner of the event 

was Melbourne chef Jimmy Han. 

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Trailblazing ‘GirlBosses’ encourage 

• By Sasha Watson 

STUDENTS FROM high schools 

in the Nor’west News area 

have shined at the Canterbury 

GirlBoss awards. 

Christchurch Girls’ High 

School student Bethany Crossan 

(above) was awarded the GirlBoss 

inclusion award, Burnside High 

School’s Charlotte Mortlock 

received the sports award, and St 

Margaret’s College’s Millie Edwards 

received the STEM award 

(science, technology, engineering 

and mathematics). 

Bethany was recognised for her 

efforts to include her Māori heritage 

and culture into everyday life. 

“I am passionate about providing 

a voice for rangatahi Māori 

and community. I’ve worked 

with many (school) principals for 

the last two years to create a more 

inclusive environment,” she said. 

“I have created many te reo resources 

for staff, students and the 

community, and have spoken on 

the Māori panel for the Ministry 

of Education.” 

She has also initiated kaupapa, 

such as creating a Matariki 

display, Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 

videos, and mentored tamariki to 

become confident speakers and 

Māori leaders. 

“All my life, people have told 

me that Māori aren’t academically 

inclined and are only good 

at sports,” she said. 

“This motivated me to prove 

them wrong – I have learnt to 

celebrate my differences as a 

superpower rather than hide my 

being Māori.” 

Bethany was awarded $1000 

and she will put the money towards 

further education. 

“The awards are an amazing 

opportunity,” she said. “Whether 

you win an award or not, you are 

still a girl boss and are capable of 

inspiring others.” 

SPORTS AWARD: Charlotte 

Mortlock is a part of four 

football teams, including 

the Canterbury United 

Pride Women’s team. 

INCLUSION AWARD: 

Bethany Crossan’s 

superpower is her Māori 

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her differences. 

Bethany (right) and Sophia 

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Charlotte received the 

GirlBoss sports award. 

The GirlBoss awards are a 

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leaders, role models and innovators 

in categories such as community, 

sports, arts and culture, 

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“It is a massive honour to be 

awarded the sports award and to 

have my hard work noticed and 

acknowledged. It was definitely 

worth it,” said Charlotte. 

Charlotte was chosen as the recipient 

of the award out of more 

than 20 nominees; the award 

with the most nominees. 

Millie received the STEM 

award for her love for thinking, 

STEM AWARD: Millie Edwards is passionate about robotics, and was recognised as a GirlBoss for her efforts in competing 

and tutoring over the last six years. She and robotics partner Bea Mcglashen won the Junior Robocup this year. 

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“I have been working with 

robotics for about six years, 

after being asked to participate 

in a team at Halswell Primary 

School,” said the 15-year-old. 

“I fell in love with it and now 

it’s my passion. I’ve competed six 

times at the Robocup Junior New 

Zealand competition, held in 

Auckland, and the EPro8 competition 

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“Our three-minute robot 

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have won in the highest division, 

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After being nominated by St 

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Millie is proud to have her efforts 

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“I have worked very hard over 

the last few years, and it is nice to 

have my achievements looked at 

and be noticed,” she said. 

“The GirlBoss awards ceremony 

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sponsoring the award and being 

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She too won $1000 and 

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STEM programme and further 

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“I’m in the concept designing 

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“I’ve been playing football 

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Charlotte. 

“I now play nationally for 

the Canterbury United Pride 

Women’s team.” 

Hoping to fly to Sydney next 

year and find a team to play with 

and a homestay to take her in, 

Charlotte will put the $1000 from 

receiving the award towards 

some of the costs. 

“It is very expensive over there, 

but this will be a great help. If 

any challenge comes or goes your 

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Zonta conference inspiring women 

MORE THAN 160 business 

and professional women from 

throughout New Zealand 

will be in Christchurch later 

this month for the biennial 

Zonta International District 16 

Conference. 

Well-known locally for 

activities like the annual Zonta 

Sports Awards, recognising 

secondary school sportspeople, 

and the Yellow Rose Run/Walk 

(coming up on October 8 in 

Hagley Park), Zonta has 27 clubs 

nationwide. Their goal is to 

build a better world for women 

and girls, locally, nationally and 

worldwide, through service and 

advocacy. 

District 16 Governor Phillippa 

Jacobs-Lory, a member of the 

Zonta Club of Christchurch- 

Canterbury 

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national 

conference 

this weekend 

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network, and 

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“It’s an honour to be holding 

the conference here – Deputy 

Mayor Pauline Cotter is going 

to open the programme – and 

the whole weekend has been 

designed to be inspiring for 

LIGHTS: As part of the ‘Zonta says no to violence against women’ campaign, Christchurch buildings have previously been 

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everyone. Zontians in New 

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fact that we’re an international 

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worldwide,” she said. 

“This conference is going 

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“Close to Zonta’s heart is 

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Surprise wins for young surfer 

• By Jaime Cunningham 

A FRANTIC week surfing the 

east coast of Australia has paid 

off for Jack Tyro, who achieved 

his goal of competing in a World 

Surf League longboarding event 

for the first time. 

Year 12 Hagley College student 

Tyro finished 17th equal in the 

Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard 

Classic, 100km south-west of 

Melbourne, after winning 

two other events in the 48 hours 

prior. 

Reaching the pro-tour 

competition had been a longterm 

goal for 16-year-old Tyro, 

who said competing at the event 

was an overwhelming moment. 

“While surfing against the 

world’s best I felt nothing but awe 

as I sat beside them in the heat,” 

he said. 

“Knowing that I was making 

them uncomfortable and giving 

them a challenge was a thrill in 

itself.” 

It was a hectic week for Tyro, 

who won the junior (under-18) 

division at the Byron Bay Surf 

Festival on August 27, before 

jetting off to Melbourne eight 

hours later. 

The next day, Tyro was back 

in the water, and managed to 

narrowly win the final of the 

Bells Beach Longboard Classic 

trials. 

Held at Torquay Point, Tyro 

scored 6.00 on his first wave 

alongside Australian Clinton 

Guest. Although Guest moved 

into first place with his next two 

waves, Tyro claimed the title 

with a 6.50 ride to win by 1.05 

points. 

As a result, Tyro qualified 

for the Bioglan Bells Beach 

Longboard Classic with a 

wildcard. 

Tyro said he didn’t realise he 

had won until 10 minutes after 

the final. 

“To think I was even in 

DEBUT: 

Jack Tyro 

finished 

17th in his 

first World 

Surf League 

event at 

Bells Beach. 

PHOTO: ED 

SLOANE/ 

WSL 

consideration for the wild card 

spot was overwhelming,” he said. 

“Everything I had done had 

come down to that moment.” 

• Turn to page 12 

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Way safer for everyone 

We’re planning to make more speed limit 

changes in some areas across Christchurch. 

Lower speeds can save lives and prevent serious injury. 

Reducing our speed makes a major difference in a crash. 

People make mistakes on our roads, and those mistakes 

shouldn’t cost our neighbours, whānau or pets their lives. 

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have changed the way 

speed limits are set. This gives us an opportunity to plan an 

area-wide approach for speed changes. 

We’re asking for feedback on our 10-year vision and 

principles for safe speeds across Christchurch and Banks 

Peninsula, as well as our first three years of implementation. 

To read the plan and give feedback by 

25 October, visit 

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Tyro makes waves 

• From page 11 

At the Classic, Tyro finished 

third in his heat, scoring 7.10 

from his third and fifth waves. 

Although he was knocked out 

in the elimination round, Tyro 

scored an improved 10.00 while 

surfing against American Tony 

Silvagni to finish 17th. 

Tyro was the only New 

Zealander to compete at the 

event. 

His goal for next year is 

to qualify on the permanent 

roster of the World Surf League 

Longboard tour. 

Tyro would like to thank 

everyone who supported him, 

and particularly the Canterbury 

Sports Foundation which funded 

his flights and accommodation in 

Melbourne. 

He applied to access the 

scholarship fund before the event, 

with the goal of qualifying for the 

World Surf League. 

Tyro is now preparing to head 

to the New Zealand national 

scholastic surfing championships 

in Gisborne next week. 

He will be one of 12 

Cantabrians at the event where 

they will compete for individual 

and team honours. 

• For more on the scholastic 

surfing championships 

visit www.surfingnz.co.nz/ 

scholastic-championships 

SUCCESS: 

Tyro was 

all smiles 

competing 

at his first 

World Surf 

League 

event. 

PHOTO: WSL 

Literary event kicks 

off digital book club 

LITERARY EXPERT Morrin 

Rout will be chairing an evening 

with best-selling author Charity 

Norman, ahead of the launch of 

Together We Read for 2023. 

Rout has spent more than 25 

years organising literary events 

and festivals, and presenting 

book programmes on radio. 

She is the former director of the 

Hagley Writers Institute and a 

member of the WORD festival 

trust board. 

Together We Read is New 

Zealand’s biggest annual online 

book club, connecting readers 

through public libraries with a 

featured title for two weeks each 

year. 

As part of the programme, 

booklovers can participate in 

online discussions and get involved 

in events with the author. 

The digital book club is 

now in its second year in New 

Zealand, and the 2023 selection 

is author Charity Norman’s 

Remember Me. 

“I’m thrilled to be invited to 

visit Tūranga to spend an evening 

with readers, to share stories 

and chat with Morrin Rout,” 

said Norman. 

“Together We Read is a terrific 

program – what an honour to be 

a part of it.” 

Norman’s best-selling novel 

is a thriller, following the tale of 

a close-knit community, ripped 

apart by revelations that shine 

the light on a young woman’s 

disappearance 25 years earlier. 

City council head of libraries 

and information Carolyn Robertson 

said it was fantastic to be 

able to facilitate this part of the 

digital book club. 

“We’re very excited to be able 

to host this presentation in our 

space,” she said. 

“Bring your friends and 

join us for a lively evening of 

conversation and storytelling.” 

• Morrin Rout is in 

conversation with Charity 

Norman on Friday, 5.30- 

7.30pm, at Tūranga. 

Entry is free, registration 

required 

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in September 

Warmer months are just around the corner 

That means gardens need to be prepared, repairs and maintenance planned, and spring 

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Here at Summerset on Cavendish in Casebrook, we’re busy getting the village ready too. 

But our residents don’t need to lift a finger, as we take care of the chores, leaving them to 

spend their days how best they wish. Although some do still love to look after their gardens 

of course. 

If you’ve ever been curious about village life with fewer chores, now could be the time. We’re 

holding an Open Day every Thursday in September between 10am and 2pm, so you can get 

a taste of the Summerset life that our residents love so much. 

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Game-changing cauliflower dishes 

Cauliflower latkes 

Makes 12 

Latkes 

2 potatoes, waxy variety (nadine), 

scrubbed 

½ medium onion 

1 medium-sized cauliflower, cut 

into florets 

½ tsp turmeric 

¼ tsp ground coriander 

1 egg 

2 spring onions, sliced finely 

salt and pepper 

Coriander yogurt 

150g unsweetened yogurt 

1 bunch coriander, roughly 

chopped 

8 mint leaves, finely chopped 

½ lemon, juice 

1 garlic clove, crushed 

pinch salt and pepper 

Method 

• Make the yogurt sauce by 

combining all the ingredients and 

mixing well. Leave in the fridge 

until required. 

• Chop the cauliflower florets, or 

use a food processor, into a fine 

crumb-like texture. Put in a large 

bowl. 

• Grate the potatoes and onions. 

Squeeze in a clean cloth to remove 

as much liquid as possible. Add to 

the cauliflower. 

• Add the turmeric, ground 

coriander, salt, pepper, egg and 

spring onion and mix well to 

combine. 

• Generously cover the bottom of a 

large heavy-based fry pan with oil 

and heat. When hot, add generous 

spoonfuls of mixture. When 

golden (about three minutes), 

carefully turn over and cook 

the other side for a further two 

minutes or until golden. 

• Remove and drain on kitchen 

paper. Serve warm with the 

coriander yogurt. 

Cauliflower pizza 

Serves 2-4 

Base 

500g cauliflower (about 1 

medium) 

200g broccoli 

2 eggs 

50g parmesan cheese, grated 

75g ground almonds 

salt and pepper 

½ tsp dried oregano 

Topping 

3 Tbsp tomato pizza sauce 

2 Tbsp oil 

200g broccoli florets, blanched 

briefly 

1 small red onion, sliced thinly 

2 cloves garlic, sliced thinly 

200g spinach leaves 

100g mozzarella 

20g parmesan cheese, shaved or 

grated finely 

pinch chilli flakes 

extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling) 

Method 

• Preheat oven to 200degC. 

• Remove the stalk from the 

cauliflower and broccoli and 

discard, and cut into chunks. 

Keep half of the broccoli for the 

topping. Blitz the cauliflower and 

broccoli in stages so it resembles 

rice. Transfer to a bowl, cover with 

cling film and microwave on high 

for 5-6 minutes until softened. 

Drain and tip on to a clean cloth 

and squeeze tightly to remove any 

excess moisture. Tip into a bowl 

and add the ground almonds, 

oregano, seasoning and eggs. Mix 

well to form a dough. 

• Line a baking tray with 

greaseproof paper and grease 

lightly with oil. 

• Mould the cauliflower mixture 

so it forms a large round or 2 small 

rounds if desired. Bake for 15-20 

minutes or until golden. 

• While the base is cooking, 

prepare the topping. 

• Heat a frying pan to medium and 

add 2 tablespoon of oil. Add the 

sliced onion and garlic and cook 

until the onion has softened (3-5 

minutes). Add the broccoli and 

cook for a further 3 minutes. Add 

the spinach and chilli. Season well 

with salt and pepper and remove 

from the heat. 

• When the base is ready, carefully 

spread with tomato sauce and 

sprinkle over the greens. Finish 

with cheese and bake for 15 

minutes or until the cheese has 

melted and the pizza looks golden 

and delicious. 

• Finish with a little more freshly 

shaved parmesan and a drizzle of 

extra virgin olive oil. 

PHOTO: GETTY 

Cauliflower hummus 

½ head (700g) cauliflower, cut 

into florets 

4-6 cloves garlic, peeled 

80ml olive oil 

½ tsp salt 

1 tsp ground cumin 

pinch smoked paprika 

2-3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 

2 Tbsp tahini 

To serve 

2 cloves garlic, peeled and 

sliced thinly 

2 Tbsp olive oil 

small handful parsley, roughly 

chopped 

Method 

• Place a steamer basket over 

a pot of boiling water. Add the 

cauliflower florets and garlic 

and steam until tender (about 

15 mins). Remove and allow 

to cool. 

•Place the garlic, oil, salt, 

cumin, paprika, 2 Tbsp lemon 

juice and tahini in a food 

processor and blend until silky 

and smooth. 

• To serve, heat the garlic and 

olive oil until the garlic starts 

to go golden brown. Remove 

from the heat and pour over 

the hummus. Sprinkle parsley 

on top and serve.


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continuing education 

Share and Celebrate 

Our Stories at the CWEA 

Join us at the Canterbury 

WEA (Workers Educational 

Association) as we celebrate 

Christchurch Heritage Week. 

This year’s theme is “Our 

Stories of Living and Learning” 

and we invite anyone who has a 

fond memory of the WEA (be 

it newly created or stored away 

for some time) to come along 

and share it with our recording 

team. We are working with the 

wonderful Plains FM to create a 

special radio show and podcast 

– so get involved and help us 

create a piece of history that 

will tell our stories tomorrow. 

We are also working with the 

Canterbury Museum to bring 

you a special look back at this 

much loved Museum’s long 

history. Author John Wilson 

will then join us for a talk on 

the topic of his recent book: 

Canterbury University 150 

years. 

The CWEA has its home 

at 59 Gloucester Street, 

Christchurch and has 

been delivering adult and 

community education to the 

people of Christchurch since 

1915. Today they are visited 

by over a thousand individuals 

each year. Four terms of 

programmes offer a broad 

range of courses, talks and 

workshops. Themes of social 

and environmental justice and 

encouraging citizens to think 

deeply about the issues of the 

day feature each term. 

For full details of how to get 

involved and to sign up for 

these talks and all our Term 4 

events, workshops and courses 

visit www.cwea.org.nz or call us 

on 03 366 0285. 

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As the weather gets warmer and the 

evenings get longer it is the ideal time to 

get out of the house and learn something 

new. Papanui High School’s Term 4 

Nightclasses begin from Monday 16 

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gain new skills, meet new people, you can 

begin a new hobby and also keep mentally 

active or follow a particular passion. 

Education can be life changing and we are 

providing over 40 opportunities in Term 4 


Making, Paverpol Sculpture, Jewellery 

Making using Resin, Stone Carving, 

Basket Weaving and Upholstery. These 

classes offer you the opportunity to come 

along and try something new and create 

some Christmas gifts at the same time. 

In addition to these craft courses we 

are also offering wide range of Cooking 

classes, Cake Decorating, Pilates, Yoga, 

Dressmaking, Woodwork, Special Effects 

Makeup for Halloween, Ukulele and 

Guitar, Beekeeping, Barista, and many 

more. 

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continuing education 

Spring into learning at Risingholme 

The change in season comes with a 

chance to reflect, reset, and perhaps try 

something new! 

Whether you’ve been thinking about 

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Risingholme Learning offers a range 

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your needs and goals. Our courses cater 

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chance to try something new in a relaxed 

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Delivered across four locations in 

Christchurch and developed with a 

range of abilities in mind, our courses 

are open to anyone aged 16 and over 

who is not currently at school, regardless 

of educational background. 

Enrolments are now open for Term 4 

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a four-week course based at Hornby 

High School centred around digital 

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and in an increasingly digital world there 

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social season and Christmas. In our 

‘Making Felted Jewellery’ weekend 

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friends and family. It’s open to anyone 

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as more experienced felters wanting to 

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For those interested in life drawing 

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Subaru’s smallest SUV still class-leading 

SUBARU’S smallest SUV, the 

XV, has been rebranded as the 

Crosstrek and offers superior 

refinement, safety and standard 

equipment to its predecessor. It 

retains its class-leading off-road 

abilities, built around Subaru’s 

legendary symmetrical AWD 

system. 

The Crosstrek may be all new 

in many departments, but its ageing 

normally aspirated 2.0-litre 

Boxer engine isn’t one of them. It 

isn’t the most vibrant of performers 

and is comfortably upstaged 

by a bevy of newer engines 

offered by its rivals. Visually the 

Crosstrek looks the modern SUV 

part, with the mandatory rugged 

cladding and roof rails as well as 

a palate of bold colours for those 

serious about standing out from 

the motoring crowd. 

The Crosstrek has taken a 

sizeable leap in price over its predecessor 

which had a sub $40k 

Motoring with Bob Nettleton 

model. Not with this newbie 

though. It starts at an ambitious 

$46,990 for the e-Boxer Hybrid, 

while the higher spec petrol Premium 

supplied for this road test 

retails for $48,990. If that isn’t 

enough to make some would-be 

buyers grimace, the $51,990 ask 

on the Hybrid Premium most 

likely will. 

Performance from the 115kW 

direct injection 2.0-litre petrol 

motor won’t set the pulse racing, 

but does a passable job. Whether 

that’s enough given its premium 

pricing only time will tell. The 

latest version of this engine has 

undergone yet another round 

of improvements over its 15+ 

years. The changes have created a 

noticeably quieter and smoother 

power plant, but in-gear and 

standing start acceleration 

remains leisurely. Once up and 

rolling at open road speeds it’s a 

capable enough cruiser, and rolls 

back the kilometres effortlessly 

enough on long trips. I feel this 

engine is a bit of a treading water 

effort. One of the best things 

about Crosstrek petrol-only 

models is an enhanced and sweet 

gear-shifting version of Subaru’s 

Lineartronic Transmission. 

A wide, flat load floor with 

a maximum opening width of 

1042mm enables easier cargo. 

Another plus is the fold down 

rear seat that splits 60/40, providing 

a wider range of seating and 

load carrying configurations. 

Size-wise this model is marginally 

larger than before, but far 

from best in class with limited 

rear seat head and legroom, for 

those of above average height. 

Many potential buyers will 

be tempted to throw their new 

car cash behind the Crosstrek 

when they check out the updated 

technology. Leading the way is a 

larger 11.6-inch portrait infotainment 

touchscreen with improved 

graphics, wireless smartphone 

integration, and voice command 

functionality. In a first for Subaru, 

a 360-degree panoramic view 

monitor has also been added to 

improve camera and monitor 

performance. Two additional 

USB ports are provided for rear 

seat passengers and can be found 

at the back of the centre console. 

Heading up a strong list of 

safety features is the latest take 

on Subaru’s EyeSight technology, 

now standard on all Crosstreks. 

This improved system uses highresolution 

stereo cameras, as 

well as a wide-angle monocular 

camera, recognizing potential 

dangers and obstacles ahead and 

warns the driver to act, or even 

automatically intervene. 

Front and rear springs and 

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servant, devoted to give you the 

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Rating out of 10: Performance 6; Handling 7; Build Quality 

7; Comfort 7; Passenger and Load Space 6; Avg fuel 

consumption on road test 6.8L/100km; Value for money 5; 

Safety – Five Star ANCAP crash rating. Clean car fee $2,530. 

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214 

6 

T E V 

L R O 

11 12 

13 14 15 

16 17 18 19 

How many words of three or more letters, 

How including many plurals, words can you of make three from or the more six 

letters, using each letter only once? No foreign 

words or words beginning with a capital are 

from allowed. the There's six letters, at least one using six-letter each word. only 

once? 

TODAY 

Good 20 Very Good 24 Excellent 29 

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nape, neap, new, nope, now, one, open, owe, own, 

word. 

pan, pane, paw, pawn, pea, pean, pen, peon, pew, 

pone, wan, wane, wean, WEAPON, wen, woe, won. 

letters, including plurals, can you make 

No words beginning with a capital are 

allowed. There’s at least one six-letter 

Good 13 Very Good 19 Excellent 25 

20 

21 22 23 

24 25 

26 27 

Across 

1. Solution (6) 

4. Claw (6) 

9. Animal enclosure (4) 

10. Unparalleled (10) 

11. Quick look (colloq) (6) 

12. Adolescent (8) 

13. Bordering (9) 

15. Eye infection (4) 

16. Composed (4) 

17. Sign up to (9) 

21. Earlier (8) 

22. Take for granted (6) 

24. Unintelligible (10) 

25. Expel (4) 

26. Expensive (6) 

27. Defeated (6) 

Down 

1. Embarrassed (7) 

2. Ledge (5) 

3. Version (7) 

5. In the same place (L) (6) 

6. Person in play, film or book (9) 

7. Alleviate (7) 

8. Celebrated (13) 

14. Unaware (9) 

16. Persistent (7) 

18. Surprise (7) 

19. Perplexed (7) 

20. Of the north (6) 

23. Yell (5) 

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Pincer, 9. Cage, 10. 

Inimitable, 11. Shufti, 12. 

Teenager, 13. Adjoining, 

15. Stye, 16. Calm, 17. 

Subscribe, 21. Previous, 22. 

Assume, 24. Incoherent, 25. 

Oust, 26. Costly, 27. Bested. 

Down: 1. Abashed, 2. Shelf, 

3. Edition, 5. Ibidem, 6. 

Character, 7. Relieve, 8. 

Distinguished, 14. Oblivious, 

16. Chronic, 18. Startle, 19. 

Bemused, 20. Boreal, 23. 

Shout. 

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ore, ort, over, overt, ret, 

rev, REVOLT, roe, role, rot, 

rote, rove, toe, tole, tor, tore, 

trove, vert, vet, veto, vole, 

volt, vote, voter 

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MATT DOOCEY 

FOR WAIMAKARIRI 

I’m proud of National’s commitment to build the Belfast 

to Pegasus motorway including the Woodend Bypass 

A privilege to serve 

the community 

Residents in Waimakariri electorate will be 

aware of my work over the years highlighting the 

desperate need for the Woodend Bypass. 

From my petition to Parliament when the Labour 

government cancelled this important project, to 

my public rally in 2020, I have not stopped fighting 

for our cancelled Belfast to Pegasus motorway 

including the Woodend Bypass. 

National has announced its Transport for the 

Future plan, which will deliver new Roads of 

National Significance, better public transport and 

will rebuild regions and improve resilience. I am 

proud to be part of the National Party that will 

build the Belfast to Pegasus Motorway, including 

the Woodend Bypass, with construction starting 

in the first term of government. 

As your local MP I have fought 

hard for our communities, 

securing important wins - from 

a commitment to after-hours 

healthcare to better infrastructure, 

including the third-laning of SH1 at 

the Waimakariri Bridge. 

Honouring our veterans. 

Advocating for the issues important to 

you in Parliament 

Authorised by Matt Doocey, 5 Kingsford Smith Drive, Rangiora.

MATT DOOCEY 

FOR WAIMAKARIRI 

A win for after-hours health care 

Thank you to the thousands who signed my petition with 

local residents Sandi and David McLean calling for Te 

Whatu Ora Health NZ to fast-track after-hours health care 

services in Waimakariri. 

It was important to hear Health NZ apologise for their lack 

of communication over the delays in after-hours services 

at my public meeting at the end of April, and good news 

that the voices of Waimakariri residents were heard with 

the announcement by Health NZ that local GPs will be 

putting together a proposal to deliver after-hours services 

in the interim. I will be keeping in contact with Health NZ 

over the proposal progress and if I don’t see any action I 

will be prepared to go to the Health Minister. 

Community action spurs CCTV 

After a resident of Sovereign Palms approached me 

following the theft of her motorhome, I hosted a public 

meeting to gauge interest in a community-led CCTV 

project. I was only too happy to get involved and bring 

the relevant stakeholders together, including the council, 

police, community patrol, neighbourhood support and 

120+ residents, who showed overwhelming support for the 

backing of my call to roll out community-led CCTV in the 

area. 

It was heartening to see residents taking back control of 

their neighbourhood through the number of people that 

came to my meeting, and since then I have been contacted 

by residents of other subdivisions and developments keen 

to replicate it in their neighbourhoods. 

Advocating for patient rights 

I recently had the privilege of meeting Theresa Zame, 

and receiving her petition at Parliament calling for an 

amendment to the Therapeutics Products Bill to allow her 

to import life-saving prescription drugs. 

Theresa is battling stage 4 lung cancer but has been 

making progress thanks to medication she imports from 

Bangladesh. Under Labour’s Bill she, and many others, 

would have been stopped importing their life-saving 

prescription medication. 

Thanks to people like Theresa, the thousands of New 

Zealanders who submitted on the bill and pressure from 

National, changes have been made. 

Authorised by Matt Doocey, 5 Kingsford Smith Drive, Rangiora.

Nor'West News: September 21, 2023

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