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The Star Thursday October 26 2023 10 NEWS Davidson to formally resign on Monday • By Dylan Smits LABOUR MP-ELECT Reuben Davidson expects a by-election will be held for his seat on the Banks Peninsula Community Board in February. Davidson (left) won the Christchurch East electorate, beating National’s Matt Stock. City council electoral officer Jo Daly said the by-election date will depend on when the council receives Davidson’s resignation. Davidson said he will formally resign from the board at its next meeting on October 30. He resigned from his position as chair in July, but kept his Lyttelton seat while campaigning. The new MP has moved into a North New Brighton home. Reflecting on his time on the community board, Davidson said he is proud of its involvement in the redevelopment of Naval Point. He believes there are several good potential candidates for the Lyttelton seat. “My hope is that some of these people will step forward again to serve and represent.” • By Geoff Sloan A COLOURFUL new eyecatching sculpture now greets motorists as they enter New Brighton. The Jester is the creation of well-known sculptor Don Paterson and sits on the corner of Paterson’s property on Seaview Rd at the entrance to the suburb. The colourful piece has replaced his controversial Bearman sculpture. “(It’s) a bit different from the bear, which was talking about the chaos that New Brighton was facing, and it was time for something a little bit more people-friendly and jovial,” Paterson said. Paterson is a big rugby fan who can often be found at Rawhiti Domain on Saturdays watching New Brighton. He painted The Jester black and yellow, the colours worn by the rugby club. Paterson says the sculpture is a self-portrait with bits of other artists he knows thrown in. It is also a commentary on the nature of art and the creative process. As one of New Zealand’s leading civic sculptors, Paterson was instrumental in the development of large-scale steampunk projects in Oamaru. But the sculptor admits he has found it harder to get his ideas accepted in New Brighton. Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz New sculpture more in jest • Watch the video at starnews.co.nz “Perhaps I’m too controversial,” Paterson said. “That my ideas are a little bit too far out for some people, but I think you need that. “You need that when you’re rebuilding a community and how do we draw people here? “We don’t draw them here by doing what we can see all over the country.” He and his wife love living in New Brighton and have met a lot of talented people in the area. Paterson believes the suburb’s regeneration is a great opportunity for residents to work together to make it a more dynamic and attractive place to live. The regeneration plan includes a new $2.5 million village green surrounded by bars, restaurants and shops at New Brighton mall. The community-led project, funded by a grant from the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal Trust, would also turn 1000m² of mostly vacant land off Marine Pde into an area where the community can gather and hold events. The former Westpac building at 56 Brighton Mall was bought by the city council as part of the Oram Ave extension project, which proposes to develop a new corridor from Oram Ave to Hawke St. The city council also plans to replace the earthquakedamaged Pages Rd bridge as part ART: Don Paterson’s The Jester is more jovial and less controversial than his Bearman (inset). PHOTOS: GEOFF SLOAN of the $65 million Gateway to New Brighton project. “Art could really be used as a drawcard for New Brighton and, perhaps, if some of the people in power could maybe embrace me, I’m not telling anyone they have to do my ideas, but just do something that’s different. “And I can help them if they want.” He’s working on a number of other pieces at the moment, some of which he would like to see displayed around the suburb. –Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air • Friends’ pact to go to every Rugby World Cup, page 16 HURRY! 25% off ORDER NOW FOR PRE CHRISTMAS INSTALL Sun Filter Roller Blinds Sun filter roller blinds give you privacy during the day and stop up to 95% of the UV and glare. This is our biggest selling blind, and available in a great selection of colours. Insect Screens Insect screens are great protection against all the creepy crawlies and are available in the retractable screens suitable for all doorways and windows. Also available are the magnetic screens for the smaller windows and the more cost effective option. HURRY!... ORDER NOW FOR PRE CHRISTMAS INSTALL We come to you with our mobile service, or see us in-store. Free Measure & Quote 2 MARCH LINCOLN DOMAIN PRINCIPAL PARTNER GO WEST NIK KERSHAW THE MOCKERS THE CHOIRBOYS AUTOMATIC 80’S TICKETS ON SALE selwynsounds.co.nz 99 Sawyers Arms Rd, Papanui Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm Phone. 365 4666 www.venluree.co.nz
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