Western News: November 23, 2023

connecting you with your neighbourhood 

Locals 

Supporting 

Locals 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023 

www.starnews.co.nz 

Principal says social 

media ‘can be positive’ 

• By Sasha Watson 

IAIN MURRAY may be the 

new kid on the block at Hornby 

High School, but he can already 

see the effects of social media on 

his students. 

In October, a Hornby youth 

survey was passed out at the 

school and more than 300 students 

answered questions about 

social media, youth offending 

and mental health. 

Said Murray: “What we have 

noticed is that youth these days 

are used to the instant gratification 

that comes with social 

media. 

“Their brains are conditioned 

to ‘want it now’, and they are 

less willing to work hard for 

what they want because it is 

right there on the screen in an 

instant.” 

Murray said while using social 

media can be positive during 

school time, it was about “finding 

a balance” between social 

media and focusing on learning. 

“We have also seen that with 

the presence of social media, 

the ability to concentrate for 

more than 10 to 15 minutes has 

significantly diminished.” 

Murray was appointed by the 

school’s boards of trustees as 

principal in April at the beginning 

of term two, and is striving 

to push students to better their 

attendance, sociability and education 

outcomes. 

He hails from Westland High 

School in Hokitika, where he 

was the principal for four-and-ahalf 

years. 

About the move to Hornby, 

Murray said: “I love it so far – it 

is very similar to working at my 

prior school, with similar values 

and good people. I love watching 

and growing both teachers and 

students. I also fit into management 

positions well. 

“Students are students wherever 

you go – you gotta love 

them. The community is supportive, 

which is heartwarming, 

and they want what is best for 

the students. We do too.” 

He has 10 years of experience 

in leadership throughout Canterbury 

schools, having been 

principal at both Cheviot Area 

School and Emmanuel Christian 

School. 

Murray also worked in 

Thailand for a year as executive 

principal for Silver Fern International 

School. 

His position at Hornby follows 

the departure of Robin Sutton, 

who had been principal for 

about seven years. 

Said Murray: “I’m planning 

to stay a while. I look forward to 

seeing the students become successful 

in whatever success looks 

like for them, whether it be academically, 

socially or sporty. 

“The goal is to really lift 

education in a way that gives 

students different pathways 

to go through. Another of my 

immediate focuses is to boost 

regular attendance at school as 

studies show a direct correlation 

between student achievement 

and attendance rates. 

“In the simplest of terms, if 

you attend school, you learn.” 

A PRINCIPAL’S PRINCIPLE: Murray is focused on 

boosting attendance, lifting education and providing 

students with a range of different opportunities. 

PHOTO: SASHA WATSON 

Meeting 

to form 

new patrol 

committee 

A NEW committee will be 

formed following Halswell Ward 

city councillor Andrei Moore’s 

request for more community 

patrol volunteers. 

Moore said the committee 

will be founded at a community 

meeting on Wednesday, 

November 29 from 7pm at Te 

Hapua Halswell Centre. 

The Waipuna-Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 

Community Board 

had identified the need for more 

support in the area earlier this 

year, and to get an allocation of 

Better Off funding, the board 

requested expressions of interest 

to be sent to Moore. 

Said Moore: “We are on the 

right track to getting enough 

people to form an effective 

committee but would definitely 

benefit from more. 

“Anyone interested in being 

part of it is invited to come along 

to the meeting.” 

Community patrols are organised 

and operated by their local 

communities and volunteers, 

and work closely with police and 

other agencies to assist in building 

safer communities. 

New patrol volunteers are 

provided with full training and 

are asked to contribute four 

hours per month at a time that 

suits. 

• Expressions of interest 

can be sent to Andrei. 

Moore@ccc.govt.nz

2 

Thursday November 23 2023 

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 

what’s on 

this week 

Your local community newspaper connects 

neighbours in the following suburbs 

Templeton • Islington • Hei Hei • Broomfield 

Halswell • Oaklands • Westlake • Hornby • Ilam 

Wigram • Sockburn • Church Corner • Avonhead 

Hyde Park • Russley • Riccarton Park • Riccarton 

28,400 readers every week. 

REPORTER 

ADVERTISING 

Nielsen Media NRS 

Sasha Watson 

Ph: 021 913 566 

sasha.watson@starmedia.kiwi 

Alana Powell 

Ph: 027 535 6583 

alana.powell@starmedia.kiwi 

GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 

www.starmedia.kiwi 

Reading to Dogs 

Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm 

Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre 

This wonderful programme is 

designed to provide a relaxed, 

non-threatening atmosphere which 

encourages children to practise their 

reading skills and develop a love 

of reading. The programme uses 

dogs who are the beloved pets of the 

Christchurch City Council Animal 

Management team. Your child can 

have 15 minutes to sit with the dog 

and read their favourite book or 

one they’ve found at the library. 

Bookings are essential, please call 03 

941 7923. 

Chinese Computer Session 

Wednesday, 2-3pm 

Upper Riccarton Library 

Do you speak Mandarin and need 

help with computers and devices, 

e-books, email or the Internet? Book 

with Amber to help you learn more 

about your devices, in a friendly 

one-to-one learning session. School 

Terms only. Ring Amber directly to 

make bookings 03 941 7923. 

Craft Snippets with artist Monique Tichborne, Wednesday 

6.30-7.30pm, Upper Riccarton Library. Craft Snippets is a way to learn 

about artisan crafts from enthusiasts and experts who love to share. Go 

along this month and meet Monique Tichborne who is a self-taught 

artist. Tichborne lives with many limitations due to chronic pain, one 

of which has meant being able to work has become obsolete. Her art has 

given her much more than just a distraction. After Monique’s talk, you will 

be able to look at craft books new to the library as well as chat about what 

is happening or coming up craft-wise in and around Canterbury. 

Citizens Advice Bureau 

Wednesday, 9am-5pm 

Hornby Library 

Citizens Advice Bureau provides free 

and confidential advice to everyone. 

They will take the time to listen to 

you and equip you with the information, 

options and support that 

fit your needs. They can be found 

in their office inside the building 

entrance, please contact the Citizens 

Advice Bureau by phoning 

0800 367 222. 

Free Legal Advice 

Thursday, 6.15-8.15pm 

Hornby Library 

A lawyer will be available to answer 

your legal questions. Take relevant 

documents. Free. No bookings 

required. 

GenConnect 

Thursday, 1-1.45pm 

Upper Riccarton Library 

Connecting generations by sharing 

knowledge. Questions about your 

iPad, Smart Phone or Tablet? Want 

to know how to use Skype, Facebook, 

or share your photos with family 

or friends? What is an app and 

which ones are the best ones to use? 

Riccarton High School students will 

be available to help you find answers 

to all your questions. 

WANT YOUR COMMUNITY 

EVENT FEATURED HERE? 

Email all info to 

sasha.watson@starmedia.kiwi 

by 5pm each Wednesday 

the reassurance of quality 

The Russley Village is known for premium design, layout and extensive facilities that deliver an 

uncompromised lifestyle during retirement. The reassurance of quality is built into everything we 

do. At the Russley, you will live in a safe and supportive community, with freedom and independence, 

while knowing that the Ashley Suites care facility is on-site to provide care up to hospital level. 

Offering a blend of crafted independent villas, terraced houses, apartments and care, The Russley 

is a complete and comprehensive community. 

you simply have to see to fully appreciate


3 

From near-$1m price bump to $10k 

loss: Cone home feels resale pain 

• By Nikki Preston 

A CLEVERLY renovated midcentury 

cone-shaped home that 

was given an award-winning 

makeover to bring it into the 21st 

century has sold for the second 

time in just over a year, but for 

slightly less. 

The 1970s home at Westburn 

Tce, Ilam, sold for $1.3 million 

– $10,000 less than the previous 

owners picked it up for at auction 

in September last year. 

The property was put back 

on the market at the end of 

September due to a change in 

circumstances. 

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom 

home passed in at auction 

in mid-October but sold a few 

weeks later at a fixed price. 

Harcourts Gold listing agent 

Cameron Bailey, who marketed 

the home for the second time 

with Charlie Horncastle, said 

it was a good price and showed 

that good properties in good 

locations still hold their value. 

Bailey, who had earlier 

described it as an “uber cool” 

home, said a mix of buyers had 

been looking at the property including 

families, executives and 

downsizers. He could not reveal 

who the new owners were. 

The property underwent a 

sympathetic 14-month renovation 

by the previous owner, 

Angelique Armstrong, a wellknown 

Christchurch interior 

designer. 

Armstrong picked up the 

home for $461,000 in 2017 for 

herself, and her hard work 

scored the home an award for 

the best renovation project in 

the 2021 TIDA NZ Renovation 

of the Year Awards as well as a 

near-$1m price bump when she 

sold last year. 

Amazin’ spring Deals!! 

HEAT PUMP 

sAlE noW on 

• We will offer you the best quality brands and 

option of heat pump for your home/business 

• Providing Heat Pump solutions for over 

20 years to Cantabrians 

• We personally guarantee all our products 

& installs for 5 years 

(Providing annual maintenance has been 

completed) 

“A local team for local people” 

80% 

SubSidy 

Warmer KiWi HomeS 

Programme 

*Eligibility criteria apply 

PHonE uS ToDAy foR youR 

frEE consUlTATion & qUoTE 

41A SHAKESPEARE RD, WALTHAM 

PH: 03 366 0525 www.enviromaster.co.nz 

It comes as family homes in 

Ilam continue to net surprising 

prices at auction. 

A three-bedroom, onebathroom 

home on an 

impressive 1315sq m section, also 

on Westburn Tce, sold under 

the hammer for $1.46m earlier 

this month with five people 

competing for it. 

Bailey, who sold the home with 

colleague Catherine Aitken, 

said the recently renovated home 

on a large section was bought by 

a family. 

CONE: The Ilam home was renovated by interior 

designer Angelique Armstrong. 

“It’s just one of those areas 

where you are getting great value 

for money. You are getting a 

location that is still really close 

to town, it’s got some cool houses 

in there – there’s a mixture of 

character houses and some midcentury 

houses.” 

Harcourts Grenadier listing 

agent Andrew Steel also sold a 

four-bedroom, two-bathroom 

brick home in Ilam that netted 

the owners $252,000 more than 

they had expected. 

The Coniston Ave home 

BECAUSE YOUR 

FEET MATTER 

• General Foot Care 

• Biomechanical 

• Orthotics 

attracted plenty of attention as 

soon as it hit the market and 

within days the owners accepted 

an offer of $950,000, bringing the 

auction forward. There were six 

bidders in the auction room last 

week and the property eventually 

sold under the hammer for 

$1.202m. 

Steel earlier told OneRoof 

well-presented properties in 

good areas tended to always be 

in demand and that people 

liked Ilam because it was close to 

the university. – NZ Herald 

• Ingrown Toenails 

• ACC Registered 

• Diabetic Foot Care 

40 years 

combined 

experience 

45 Merrin Street, Avonhead 

Ph: 03 357 0155 

E: info@footmatterspodiatry.co.nz 

Book Online! No referral required. 

Sorry we’re in your way 

We’re making it safer to cycle in Ilam 

Expect delays on Ilam Road near Memorial Avenue, detours are in place. 

We will be out of your way in mid-December. 

For details and to receive updates visit: 

ccc.govt.nz/norwestarc

4 


Farewells and 

emerging leaders 

for 2024 

Tēnā koutou katoa, warm greetings to you all 

The school year is rapidly coming to an end, senior students 

are on examination leave and NCEA well underway, we have 

completed our 2023 senior prizegiving and on Friday the 8th 

of December finish the year celebrating the Year 7 to 10 final 

prize giving assembly. 

Our students and staff have shown huge resilience over 

the past three years under some difficult and challenging 

conditions, lockdowns, NCEA date changes which continue, 

rostering home of students and so forth, so well done to our 

staff and students. 

Enrolments for 2023 are again increasing with students 

enrolling from both contributing schools, other regions and 

overseas, as a result the expected roll for 2024 is expected to 

be in excess of 900 students at our Kura. We are working 

with the Ministry of Education to urgently address the issues 

of space to cater for the rapidly increasing roll. 

At the final senior assembly of 2023 we said farewell to our 

year 13 cohort. Our seniors will all be missed as they head 

into the wonder world and the exciting challenge ahead for 

them. All students who have passed through Hornby High 

School are part of our wonderful whānau and are welcome 

to come back to visit any time. We also thanked our Head 

Students for the awesome leadership over the 2023 year and 

we welcome and congratulate our incoming Head Students 

for 2024. 

Celebrating our Head Students, prefects and leaders 

for 2024 

Sofia Meduric Head Girl, Prefect 

Khush Patel Head Boy, Prefect 

Makaea Hepi Deputy Head, Manakura, Cultural leader, Prefect 

Hope De La Mare Deputy Head, Sport leader, Prefect 

Tobey Geldard Sport leader, Prefect 

Skyler Alvarez Culture, Prefect 

James Lousich Manakura 

Addyson Sinclair Arts leader, Prefect 

Dominique Van Wyk Arts leader, Prefect 

Seini Mafi Community, Prefect 

Jared Waihape Community, Prefect 

Ranit Lal Academic, Prefect 

Nathan Russell Academic, Prefect 

Christmas and the holiday break will for some be here, for 

those travelling, staying local or having family to stay, we 

wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and enjoyable 

holiday break. 

Ngā mihi nui 

Iain Murray, 

Principal 

Level 3 Arts 

November 2023 

Year 9 Stars Day Out 

Commitment, 

Achievement, 

Resilience, 

Respect 

Our Stars Day Out 2023 was a huge success! Year 9 students had a great time Rock Climbing, Ziplining, Playing Disc Golf, experiencing 

Archery and taking part in multiple team challenges. 

Koru Care Visit to Los Angeles 

During October, three of our 

students were lucky enough to 

go to Los Angeles on a trip with 

Koru Care. They had a packed 

itinerary which included a visit 

to Disneyland and California 

Adventure, Universal Studios, 

Knott’s Berry Farm, SeaWorld, 

and a game hosted by the LA 

Kings when they played against 

the Coyotes and a number of 

different activities. 

“Koru Care” is an Air NZ 

charitable organisation based 

in New Zealand that aims to 

fulfill the dreams of seriously 

ill and disabled children. The 

organisation arranges travel 

and experiences for these 

children. There were 11 carers, 

1 doctor and 22 young people 

from throughout Christchurch 

supporting the students. Our 

students had a great time and 

will have these memories forever. 

Thank you Koru Care!!! 

Pan Pacific 

Jiujitsu 

International 

Championship 

Some amazing work has been displayed this week at reception from the Level 3 Art External Examination 

Submissions. Some more fabulous talent from Hornby High School!! 

A huge congratulations 

to Hornby High School 

Student Enzo M. for 

winning gold at the Pan 

Pacific International 

Championships held in 

Melbourne last weekend. 

He won by submission 

via armbar and got a gold 

medal in his division. 

Enzo is New Zealand 

Ranked #1 and has been 

for 3 consecutive years 

in Kids Jiu Jitsu Advanced 

division for 2021, 2022 and 

2023. We are so very proud 

of our champion!!!

Thursday November 23 2023 5 

THE TIME FOR GIVING AT THE HUB 

SANTA PET 

PHOTOS 

30th November and 

7th December 

6pm - 9pm 

VISIT SANTA 

Santa arrives 

Saturday 25 Nov 10am, 

onsite daily 

10am - 5pm 

WRAPPING 

BAR OPEN HOURS 

Gold coin donation to Canterbury Cancer Centre 

10am-4pm daily and then 

10am-6pm late nights (19-23 Dec) 

CENTRE FARMERS PAK’n SAVE 

Mon 11 Dec 9:00am – 6:00pm 9:00am – 6:00pm 7:00am – 10:00pm 

Tue 12 Dec 9:00am – 6:00pm 9:00am – 6:00pm 7:00am – 10:00pm 

Wed 13 Dec 9:00am – 6:00pm 9:00am – 6:00pm 7:00am – 10:00pm 

Thu 14 Dec 9:00am – 9:00pm 9:00am – 9:00pm 7:00am – 10:00pm 

Fri 15 Dec 9:00am – 6:00pm 9:00am – 6:00pm 7:00am – 10:00pm 

Sat 16 Dec 9:00am – 6:00pm 9:00am – 6:00pm 7:00am – 10:00pm 

Sun 17 Dec 9:00am – 6:00pm 9:00am – 6:00pm 7:00am – 10:00pm 

Mon 18 Dec 9:00am – 6:00pm 9:00am – 6:00pm 7:00am – 10:00pm 

Tues 19 Dec 9:00am – 9:00pm 9:00am – 9:00pm 7:00am – 10:00pm 


Thu 21 Dec 9:00am – 9:00pm 9:00am – 9:00pm 7:00am – 10:00pm 


Sat 23 Dec 9:00am – 9:00pm 9:00am – 9:00pm 7:00am – 10:00pm 

Sun 24 Dec 9:00am – 6:00pm 9:00am –6:00pm 7:00am – 10:00pm 

Mon 25 Dec CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 

Tue 26 Dec 9:00am – 6:00pm 9:00am – 6:00pm 8:00am – 9:00pm 


Thu 28 Dec 9:00am – 6:00pm** 9:00am – 6:00pm 8:00am – 9:00pm 


Sat 30 Dec 9:00am – 6:00pm 9:00am – 6:00pm 8:00am – 9:00pm 

Sun 31 Dec 10:00am – 6:00pm 10:00am – 6:00pm 8:00am – 9:00pm 

Mon 1 Jan 10:00am – 6:00pm 10:00am – 6:00pm 8:00am – 8:00pm 

Tue 2 Jan 10:00am – 6:00pm 10:00am – 6:00pm 8:00am – 9.00pm 

Wed 3 Jan Normal Hours Normal Hours Normal Hours 

**NB No late night Thursday 28 December 

HORNBY

6 


Rotary club 

supports 

mobile eye 

testing unit 


THE ROTARY Club of 

Hornby has donated $4000 

towards a mobile eye testing unit 

for the South Island. 

The total cost of the mobile eye 

unit project, which was launched 

by Rotary District 9999 with 

Blind Low Vision NZ, sits at the 

$400,000 mark. 

Said Rotary public image coordinator 

for New Zealand and 

the Pacific Liz Courtney: “The 

mobile van will cost $180,000. 

“Then it will need to be customised 

to fit in the specialist equipment, 

which will cost another 

$200,000.” 

Said Blind Low Vision chief 

executive John Mulka: “Early 

detection and screening are key 

to prevent vision loss, so the aim 

is to have the mobile unit on the 

road by mid-2024 to offer rural 

communities free eye health 

checks and raise awareness of the 

importance of eye care.” 

To date, rotary clubs have raised 

$50,0000. 

• For more about the 

mobile eye unit or to 

donate, contact Regan 

De Burgh at rdeburgh@ 

blindlowvision.org.nz 

Young ballerina to accept 

multiple scholarships 


EVERY DANCER’S journey 

begins with a dream, and 

young ballerina Tamison 

Soppet is one step closer to 

realising hers after accepting 

scholarships from three 

international dance schools. 

The 13-year-old Te Kura 

correspondence school student 

will head to the Royal Ballet 

School in London, John Cranko 

Ballet in Germany, and Princess 

Grace Dance Academy in 

Monaco next year after being 

offered scholarships to attend 

each for up to four weeks. 

Said mum Toni Soppet: “She 

is very excited to be going out 

into the big wide world; she’s 

nervous but grounded. 

“We have the opportunity 

to first go to New York for the 

Youth Grand Prix ballet finals 

and, in July, Tamison would 

like to go to a summer school in 

Winnipeg on a scholarship she 

was offered last year. 

“Then, we will come home for 

a bit before leaving to go to each 

of the schools in Europe.” 

Tamison, a Convergence 

Dance Studios student, was also 

offered a fourth scholarship to 

the Australian Ballet School in 

Melbourne, which Soppet said 

was “not being ruled out”. 

To help fund the trip, a 

Givealittle page called ‘Ballet 

Beyond Boundaries: Supporting 

Tamison’s Dance Destiny’ was 

set up last week, with a goal 

of $25,000. 

“Every contribution, no 

matter the size, would get her 

closer to her dreams,” said 

Soppet. 

The decision comes after 

Tamison was recruited at the 

Youth America Grand Prix 

ballet competition, held in 

Sydney in September, after 

competing against more than 

200 dancers aged 12-14. 

Tamison was called back for 

further judging after three days 

of performing and attending 

both classical and contemporary 

masterclasses, where the junior 

grand prix title was officially 

awarded to her by consensus of 

a four-judge panel. 

Said Soppet: “Though 

winning competitions is 

amazing, making people 

feel something through her 

dancing is the real triumph and 

something Tamison strives for.” 

DREAM BIG: Tamison Soppet will head to the Royal Ballet 

School in London, John Cranko Ballet in Germany, and 

Princess Grace Dance Academy in Monaco on scholarships 

of up to four weeks. PHOTO: INSPIRED DANCE IMAGES 

Buyers and sellers of recycled 

and new building materials 

3 Musgrove Close, Wigram 

www.musgroves.co.nz


Think more time 

for quality time 

Think Summerset serviced apartments. 

With help on hand when you need it, Summerset serviced apartments 

provide the perfect balance of independent living for loved ones, and peace 

of mind for you. We can even take care of the cleaning, washing, medication 

and meals, so you can focus on the important stuff, like making lasting 

memories together. 

Think this sounds like you or someone you love? 

View our serviced apartment show homes at Summerset at Avonhead’s 

Open Day to see why residents love the Summerset life. 

Open Day 

Thursday 30 November, 10am - 2pm 

Summerset at Avonhead 

120 Hawthornden Road, Avonhead 

03 357 3202 | summerset.co.nz/avonhead 

SUM5409_FP

8 


[Edition datE] 

2 

in 

Start a new 

Christmas tradition 

What could be better than starting some new family traditions this year? Christmas traditions are memories 

in the making and help spread a little festive cheer whether with your loved ones or out in the community. 

10 great ideas to help make Christmas a magical time of the year 

1. Create a Christmas playlist with some of 

your favourite carols and songs – play it 

loud and every day, if that’s your thing. 

Or plan a pre-Christmas sing-along 

evening – don’t forget to supply the song 

sheet so everyone can join in too. 

2. Get into the spirit of Christmas by getting 

together with family or friends to help 

decorate each other’s houses – turn up 

the music, drink the wine and go all out 

to deck the halls. 

3. Make and send homemade Christmas 

cards – there’s nothing more exciting 

than getting mail, right? Or how about 

writing some generic ones and dropping 

them into your nearest retirement 

home to brighten up an elderly person’s 

Christmas. 

4. Buy your family Christmas tee-shirts or 

Santa hats to wear on the day and don’t 

forget to take a family selfie. 

5. Fill a shoebox with gifts for a child, wrap 

it with a bow, and deliver to the nearest 

community gift tree – check with your 

local library and label with age and 

gender. 

6. Have a yearly family, friends or neighbour 

outdoor games night with drinks and 

nibbles leading up to the big day – think 

Pétanque, hoopla, mini golf, giant chess, 

or croquet. 

7. Take a leaf out of Iceland’s traditional 

‘Jolabokaflod’ or Christmas Book Flood, 

and give a book as a gift on Christmas 

Eve each year – don’t forget to write 

inside the cover who it’s from and the 

date. 

8. Make a list of must see Christmas movies 

to watch a week before Christmas day 

and tick off the ones you’ve watched. 

Don’t forget the popcorn and hot 

chocolate or nibbles and wine. 

9. Make and give a handmade ornament 

as a gift each year – the lucky receiver’s 

Christmas tree will be covered with 

beautiful, handmade memories. 

10. Make homemade hot chocolate on 

Christmas Eve or on Christmas morning 

to drink while the presents are being 

opened – decorate with whipped cream, 

grated chocolate, marshmallows, or 

crushed candy canes. 

For all your watch 

and clock repairs 

Christmas Day 

25TH DECEMBER 

2023 

15% -50% 

OFF 

NEW WATCHES 

AND CLOCKS 

Ilam Watchmakers 

207 Waimairi Road, Ilam, Christchurch 8041 

P: 357 1002 | www.ilam-watchmakers.co.nz 

Some exclusions apply 

Enjoy a fabulous stress free family feast 

this Christmas at Valentines 

ADULTS $105 / 5 - 12yrs $50 / 1 - 4yrs $25 

TO BOOK: 0800 7/11 VALBUFFET Chalmers St, valentines.co.nz 

Hornby, Christchurch 

To Book: 0800 VAL BUFFET or valentines.co.nz 

The team at Wycola 

Hair Design wish all our 

clients a wonderful Xmas 

and a safe New Year 

Hair 

straighteners 

$229 

CLOSED 

STAT DAYS 

ONLY 

Xmas gift 

Packs 

$83 

Wycola Hair Design 

40 Wycola Ave, Hei Hei 

To book an appointment Ph: 349 2211 

Tues to Fri 9am-5pm 

Late night Thurs till 8pm | Sat 9am-1pm 

Beautiful range of 

Christmas gifts instore 

Swarovski crystal 

Christmas 

earrings made 

onsite, other 

designs and 

colours available 

WE ARE OPEN: 

Monday to Friday 

8am-5pm and 

Saturday 9am-1pm 

WARREN agencies 

Jewellery & Giftware 

79 Wrights Road, Middleton 

Ph: (03) 338 0171 

sales@warrenagencies.co.nz 

ONSITE 

CAR 

PARKING 

Christmas speCials 

20% 

OFF All 

Inflatables 

& Pool 

Accessories 

para 

rubber 

Was $1,499 

NOW $799 

intex prism Frame pool 

13.5ft x 6.6ft 

Matipo 

blenheiM 

clarence 

Matipo 

Was $4,999 

NOW $3,999 

Ultra Xtr Frame pool 

32ft x 16ft 

127 Blenheim Road 

03 343 9820 

www.pararubber.co.nz 

No rainchecks. 

OPEN: Monday - Friday 8.30am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm & Sunday 10am-4pm


[Edition datE] 

9 

2 

in 

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 

Christmas is a great time for passing down recipes that are tried and true becoming 

traditional family favourites. The owner of this recipe says her mum used to make 

the pudding on Christmas Eve and would take the bowl and wooden spoon around 

everyone in the house to stir the mixture and make a wish. 

Make a Wish Christmas Pudding 

You will need: 

• 1 ½ tbsp butter 

• 1 ½ tsp baking soda 

• 1 ½ cups of boiling water 

• 1 ½ cups flour 

• 1 ½ cups mixed fruit or sultanas 

• ¾ cup sugar 

Method: 

1. In a glass or stainless steel bowl, 

melt the butter (over hot water) 

and dissolve the baking soda. 

2. Add the boiling water and 

sugar. 

3. When cool, add flour and 

mixed fruit. 

4. Stir all the ingredients together 

and make a Christmas wish. 

5. Cover bowl with a tea towel and 

allow to stand overnight. 

The next day: 

• Place mixture into a greased 

bowl or ice-cream container, 

cover with tinfoil and place in a 

pot of water, just deep enough 

so the bowl doesn’t float. 

• Boil pudding for four hours and 

check regularly to make sure 

the water has boiled dry. Top 

up carefully with extra water if 

required. 

• Serve with heaps of Chantilly 

cream! 

Chantilly 

Cream 

You will need: 

• 1 x bottle of cream 

• ½ tsp vanilla essence 

• 1 tbsp icing sugar to 

sweeten 

Method: 

Put cream, vanilla essence 

and icing sugar in a bowl and 

whisk until light and fluffy with 

softly formed peaks. Cover and 

refrigerate until ready to serve. 

now is the time to PReoRDeR YoUR 

Christmas Ham anD Free Range Turkey 

oRDeR instoRe oR online toDaY 

490 Sparks Rd, Halswell, Christchurch Phone: 03 322 8747 

Hours: Monday-Friday 6am-6pm, closed Saturdays & Sundays 

Check out our website www.halswellbutchery.co.nz

10 


CROSSWORD 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

9 10 


SUDOKU 

Every row, column and box should 

contain the digits 1 to 9. 

WordBuilder 

WORDBUILDER 


6 

T O E 

N T R 

11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 

18 19 20 

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 19 Very Good 23 Excellent 27 

Solution 222: age, are, art, ate, ear, eat, era, erg, gar, 

gat, gate, gear, get, grate, great, rag, rage, rat, rate, ret, 

word. tag, tar, tare, TARGET, tart, tat, tater, tea, tear, teat, teg, 

tetra, treat. 

letters, including plurals, can you make 

No words beginning with a capital are 

allowed. There’s at least one six-letter 

Good 19 Very Good 23 Excellent 27 

21 22 23 24 

25 26 

27 28 

Across 

1. Authorise (7) 

5. Pacify (7) 

9. Longs for (5) 

10. Incubation period (9) 

11. Clear of blame (9) 

12. Morsel (5) 

13. Move (5) 

15. A delicate situation (2,4,3) 

18. Head of state (9) 

19. Slogan (5) 

21. Plain or functional (5) 

23. Change order (9) 

25. Fair and decent (9) 

26. Assumed name (5) 

27. Impaled (7) 

28. Spirit, nature (7) 

Decoder 

Down 

1. High-speed train (7) 

2. Christmas theatre (9) 

3. Refuse (5) 

4. Palaver (9) 

5. Spread (5) 

6. State of lawlessness, chaos (9) 

7. French for farewell (5) 

8. Confer an honour upon (7) 

14. Con artist (9) 

16. Conversation between two (Fr) 

(4-1-4) 

17. Aim (9) 

18. Own (7) 

20. Supervise (7) 

22. Serious (5) 

23. Fanatical (5) 

24. Brings up, nurtures (5) 

Crossword 

Across: 1. Empower, 

5. Placate, 9. Pines, 10. 

Gestation, 11. Exonerate, 

12. Crumb, 13. Shift, 15. 

On thin ice, 18. President, 

19. Motto, 21. Stark, 23. 

Rearrange, 25. Equitable, 

26. Alias, 27. Speared, 28. 

Essence. 

Down: 1. Express, 2. 

Pantomime, 3. Waste, 4. 

Rigmarole, 5. Paste, 6. 

Anarchism, 7. Adieu, 8. 

Ennoble, 14. Trickster, 16. 

Tête-à-tête, 17. Intention, 

18. Possess, 20. Oversee, 

22. Acute, 23. Rabid, 24. 

Rears. 

WordBuilder 

eon, net, nor, not, note, one, 

ore, otter, rent, ret, roe, rot, 

rote, ROTTEN, ten, tenor, 

tent, tern, toe, ton, tone, toner, 

tor, tore, torn, tort, torte, 

tot, tote, trot 

Sudoku 

DECODER 

Each number represents a different letter of the alphabet. Write the 

given letters into all squares with matching numbers. Now work out 

which letters are represented by the other numbers. 

All puzzles copyright 

T H E P U Z Z L E C O M P A N Y 

www.thepuzzlecompany.co.nz


Top Quality Products. 

Guaranteed. 

Best Service. 

Mark and Lisa Easton, owner operators of Magicseal Canterbury Blinds & Screens, 

have an extensive 20 years experience in the industry. This year, they acquired 

the successful Magicseal Christchurch and the Window and Door Shoppe brands, 

changing the name to better reflect the products they now offer. 

• Blinds • Awnings • Fly Screens • Security Doors & Windows • Magicseal Double-Glazing 

Clearview 316 

Stainless Steel 

Security Door 

Diamond Grill 

Security Doors 

Fly Screen Doors 

20% OFF 

Magicseal Magnetic 

Fly Screens 

Clearview 316 Stainless steel 

mesh security doors can enhance 

the aesthetics of your home while 

allowing for a clear view outside. 

Get in early before the 

summer rush. 

Aluminium framed fly screen 

doors are a versatile choice, as 

they are available in both sliding 

and hinged configurations. 

Magnetic fly screen windows are a popular solution 

for keeping insects out while allowing fresh air to 

flow into your home. 

20% OFF 

Sunscreen & Roller Blinds 

Sunscreen blinds allow great privacy during 

the day. Create a modern look with a huge 

range of fabric available. 

ZIPTRAK 

PVC SCREEN 

ZIPTRAK 

SUNSCREEN 

20% OFF 

Ziptrak Outdoor Blinds 

Extend your outdoor living space 

and be ready to entertain family and 

friends. 

Why choose us? 

Magicseal has been a trusted 

brand for 33 years 

We offer complimentary, 

no-obligation quotes 

Mark has 20 years experience 

making & fitting a 

range of products 

SHOW ROOM 

COMING SOON! 

LOCALLY OWNED 

& OPERATED 

* SPECIALS VALID UNTIL DECEMBER 22, 2023 

10c Sheffield Crescent, 

Burnside, Christchurch. 

Phone: (03) 358 9237 

Email: reception@chcbs.co.nz 

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm 

Check out our range online: www.canterburyblindsandscreens.co.nz

12 


‘Modest’ hybrid system leaves GX lacking 

One of the first Japanese station 

wagons sold in this country when 

launched in 1966; fast forward 

to 2023 and now the Corolla is 

among the last. 

Traditional body styles such 

as wagons have been obliterated 

here over the last decade, by 

the seemingly never-ending 

obsession Kiwi new-car buyers 

have with SUVs, and these days 

they are bombarded with choice. 

For almost a year, the trimmed 

down Corolla lineup sold here 

including the wagon, were all 

www.drivesouth.co.nz 

Motoring with Bob Nettleton 

powered by Toyota’s popular 

hybrid-petrol electric power 

train. The ‘go all hybrid’ is being 

driven on two fronts; one is 

buyer demand, with the other 

being Toyota’s push to reduce 

the carbon footprint of their new 

vehicle sales in New Zealand. 

There’s a likeable sophistication 

about the styling of this hybrid 

Corolla wagon with the lower 

grille showcasing its extra width 

and LED headlights that wrap 

around and delicately blend 

into the front guards. Only 

one model, the $36,995 

Japanese-built entry-level 

GX being road tested 

here, is available on our 

market. 

Recently it received a 

useful and long overdue 

power bump from 

90kW to 103kW. It is 

now smoother and more 

refined than the hybrid 

Incorporating 

best motorbuys 

system it replaces, but a fair 

chunk of this goes out the door 

under full throttle. The newfound 

heft is most noticeable 

in town driving, where the test 

wagon coasted for longer periods 

on flat terrain in EV mode only 

at speeds of up to 50km/h. 

Its star doesn’t shine so 

brightly on the open road where 

acceleration for overtaking 

slower traffic is on the leisurely 

side. Engaging the transmission’s 

Sport mode puts a bit more 

spring in its performance step in 

these situations, but only does, 

if you will excuse the pun, a 

passable job. I could only wonder 

how good this wagon would be 

with the excellent 135kW 2.0-litre 

petrol electric hybrid system 

used in the Corolla Cross SUV. 

People in the UK would know, as 

it’s used in the high spec Corolla 

touring wagon sold in that part 

of the world. 

The 1.8-litre hybrid system 

used in the GX that’s the subject 

of this review features in more 

modestly equipped Corolla 

wagons Toyota serves up to 

the Brits. The 2.0-litre hybrid 

offers a much larger dollop 

Ratings out of 10: Performance 6; Handling 7; Build 

Quality 7; Comfort 6; Passenger and Load Space 6; Styling 

7; Value for money 7; Road test average consumption 5.6L 

/100km; Safety – ANCAP not rated. 

Overall points out of 10: 7 

of performance, enabling it 

to charge through the 0 to 

100km/h dash in 7.5 seconds. 

That’s about 3 seconds quicker 

than the 1.8-litre hybrid. A CVT 

automatic provides a consistently 

seamless and pleasant – but far 

from gear shifting – regime. 

This is the largest Corolla 

wagon so far, although a roofline 

that slopes away steeply toward 

the rear of the vehicle does 

compromise load height. Like 

the Corolla hatch, rear seat 

space is tight, especially head 

and leg room. Overall it isn’t 

a commodious load hauler of 

people or cargo. A refreshed 

cabin features pleasant yet hard 

wearing fabric seats, and smart 

key entry with push button start. 

Toyota’s excellent Safety Sense 

technology package is standard 

with impressive pedestrian and 

cyclist detection capabilities. 

Other noteworthy inclusions are 

autonomous emergency braking, 

all speed dynamic radar cruise 

control, plus a bunch of other 

safety tech you wouldn’t expect 

to find in a small wagon in this 

price bracket. 

Handling is a vast 

improvement on the Corolla 

wagons that have come before. 

Generally, the suspension 

reacts quickly to sudden and 

unexpected changes in direction 

by the driver, or instigated 

without warning by sub-standard 

road surfaces. 

Less engaging steering than 

the Corolla hatch reflects the 

fact that the wagon is tuned 

for the Japanese market. Their 

drivers prefer steering with a 

softer, more comfortable feel, 

rather than setups with sporty 

aspirations and intent. While 

both the handling and steering 

of the wagon lack the crispness 

of the hatch, it works fine in a 

vehicle focused on practicality 

and versatility. 

EST 1973 

Opposite 

Uprising 

Rock 

Climbing 

CAR CITY 

196 FERRY 

ROAD! 

Ph (03) 379 4254 

FROM NO 

DEPOSIT 

NOW $19,990 

FROM NO 

FROM NO 

DEPOSIT NOW $19,990 

NOW $16,990 

DEPOSIT 

5 sPEEd 

2010 Ford 

Ranger XLT 4x4 

3 litre, diesel/turbo, 

reverse camera, hi-low. 

6 LiTRE v8 

2007 Holden 

Crewman V8 SS 

6 litre, LS2 Gen 4, 

auto, multibags, 

sounds and goes good. 

LOw 119,000kms 

2013 Ssangyong 

Actyon Sport 

2WD, 2 litre, diesel/ 

turbo, ABS, multibags, 

leather, electric seats, 

drives great. 

FROM NO 

DEPOSIT 

NOW $11,990 

FROM NO 

FROM NO 

DEPOSIT NOW $11,990 DEPOSIT NOW $6,990 

FROM NO 

DEPOSIT 

NOW $6,990 

FROM NO 

DEPOSIT 

NOW $11,990 

biG 22 iNCH wHEELs 

2009 Holden Commodore SV6 

Multibags, 22 inch wheels, low 151,000kms, 

cool look. 

LOw 119,000kms 

2008 Lexus IS250 

6 speed auto, alarm, immobiliser, traction 

control, sharp in red. 

2003 Holden Commodore 

3800cc, auto, 176,000kms, multibags, 

viewing will impress. 

LOw 76,000kms 

2006 Peugeot 206 Sport 

Multibags, NZ new, 1600cc auto, full moon 

glass roof, very nice. 

FROM NO 

FROM NO 

FROM NO 

FROM NO 

DEPOSIT NOW $5,990 DEPOSIT NOW $7,990 DEPOSIT NOW $11,990 DEPOSIT NOW $7,990 

98,000kms 

2012 Volvo V60 S/W 

1800cc, auto, leather, 2 keys, lane departure, 

brake assist, accident avoidance system, 

5 star safety rating. 

FROM NO 

DEPOSIT 

NOW $10,990 

CHEAP TO RUN 

2005 Hyundai Getz TB 

1400cc, auto, multibags, cheap transport, 

goes good. 

8 sEATER 

2008 Nissan Serena Coach 

2 litre, auto, twin sliding doors, 

1 owner. 

LOw 63,000km's 

2005 Mercedes SLK 280 

3 litre auto, electric roof, ABS, CD, low km's 

leather, reversing camera. 

ELECTRiC CONvERTibLE 

2001 Audi TT 

1800cc, 5 speed, multi bags, goes grouse, 

low 100,000kms, leather. 

5 sPEEd 

2010 SUBARU FORRESTER 

4WD, High/Low Ratio, Full service history, 

137,000kms, cam chain


Vehicle Detailing & Restoration 

We also provide vehicle drop-off and pickup 

Nationwide Relocation Services 

Motorhomes, Cars, Vans, Utes 

Vehicles Selling on Behalf Services 

Terms & Conditions apply 

Bronze 

• High Pressure Rinse 

• Body Wash with PH Neutral 

Shampoo 

• Alloy Wheel Clean 

• Wheel Arch Clean 

• Tyre Shine 

( Silicone / Non - Silicone) 

Hatchback/ Sedan $50 

4WD/SUV/Vans $60 

Silver 

• High Pressure Rinse 


Shampoo 





• Interior Vacuum 

• Dashboard & Console Clean 

• Exterior and Interior Windows 

Clean 



Gold ( For a vehicle that requires 

more attention) 

• High Pressure Hot Rinse 


Shampoo 








Clean 

• Car Hand Polish 

• Engine Steam Clean 



DuraSeal and 3D Car Care Coating 

(Price Varies per Car and Deals) 

• Silver 

• 4wd Suv Silver 

• Gold 

• 4wd Suv Gold 

• Prestige 

• 4wd Suv Prestige 

Prestige 

• High Pressure Hot Rinse 


Shampoo 








Clean 

• Engine Steam Clean 

• Vehicle Shampoo Carpets and 

Seats 

• Vehicle Machine Buffing 

• 



Prestige Car Care LTD 

Where every detail matters 

13B Michelle Road, Wigram, 8042 

(027 778 5786 Vai, 

0277758786 Sabi, 

022 352 8537 Barry, 

03 341 3786 Office) 

Prestigecarcareltd@gmail.com 

Extra Services 

• Detailing and Ceramic 

Commercial Trucks and Big 

Vehicles P.o.A 

• Dog Hair Removal 

• Mud Removal 

• Vehicle Full InteriorSteam and 

Carpet Wash 

• Vehicle Touch ups and Panel 

Repairs 

• Vehicle Pickup and Delivery 

Services Available 

• Vehicle sale on behalf 

services 

Ceramic Coating Vehicle Options 

• Ceramic Leather Coating 

Interior $350 Onwards 

• Ceramic Glass Coating $250 

Onwards 

• Ceramic Wheel and Caliper 

Coating $450 Onwards 

• Ceramic Commercial Trucks 

and Utes P.O.A 

(Terms and Conditions Apply) 

For More Details 

Please give us a Call or Message 

Vaughan Pirie 

owner operator 

027 565 5577 

vpbaeries@gmail.com 

www.vpbaeries.co.nz 

moBile, 

We Come 

To yoU! 

Working for 

a greener future 

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED 

DRIVE THE TREND 

Rejects 99% of UV 

Deep black colour tint 

Lifetime Nationwide Warranty* 

*Warranty terms, conditions and exclusions apply. 

40 Buchan Street, Christchurch • (03) 377 7717 

Calling all van lovers, 

4wd junkies & ute enthusiasts! 

NZ’s ToyoTa 

CommerCial 

reCyCled ParT 

sPeCialisTs 

oPeN saTUrdays 

8am - 12pm 

68 Falsgrave Street, Woolston, Christchurch 

email: parts@nzvanspares.co.nz 

phone: 03 379 3932 / 0508 698 267 

www.nzvanspares.co.nz www.hiluxspares.co.nz 

From 

$99.00 

Japan to NZ FM Radio / GPS Map Update 

Apple Carplay / Android Auto Retrofit 

Christchurch - Auckland - Hamilton 

38 Buchan Street, Sydenham email: sales@audiocity.co.nz 

www.audiocity.co.nz | 03 420 2464 

$$ CAR REMOVALS - CASH PAID $$ 

CARS, VANS, UTES 

& 4X4 WANTED, 

NZ OWNED & OPERATED 

FOR 24 YEARS 

We use world class vehicle 

depollution systems 

0800 77 80 80 

www.pickapart.co.nz 

Your LoCAL TYRE SPECIALIST 

Tyres 

Premium to affordable 

tyres for car, van, 

SUV or 4WD. 

Alloy Rims 

Upgrade the look of your 

vehicle with a mag package. 

Steel Rims 

Rims for the caravan or trailer. 

Spare wheels to keep your 

vehicle moving. 

Puncture Repairs 

Let our family help your family 

to stay safe on our roads 

Ph: 343 0099 or 

027 22 63 805 

www.jcmdirect.co.nz 

8c Birmingham Drive, Middleton 

PROUD TO SUPPORT 

HORNBY HOCKEY CLUB

14 


Mission Without Borders 

visit the Sechka’s house 

with support to lift them 

out of poverty. 

Families in Ukraine 

need your help! 

The Sechka family live in a rural area 

of Sarny region, western Ukraine, in 

an old dilapidated house. Mykhailo, 

40, and his wife Nadiya, 31, work hard to 

provide for their family. They face a massive 

challenge as three of their five children have 

severe disabilities. One of their daughters 

is unable to walk at all. The health of 

their children means they need medical 

examinations, check-ups, and treatment. 

Which costs money. 

Mykhailo used to work in forestry, but 

when the war began, he lost most of his 

wages then he had to quit. Since then, he 

has focused on farming and keeps cows, 

pigs, geese, and poultry to survive. 

Son Mieko loves his parents and sees they 

are hardworking. Mykhailo must cultivate 

a lot of land to grow forage for the animals, 

and vegetables and grain for the family. He 

was using an old tractor that he bought 15 

years ago. The tractor is 50 years old and 

required constant repair. Mykhailo says that 

after each working day he had to repair it 

and it wasn’t worth the money. Since then, 

the old tractor became a place where Mieko 

and his siblings play. 

Despite Mykhailo and Nadiya’s efforts, 

the family’s situation became very difficult. 

The loss of income, health issues and the 

ongoing war has taken its toll. 

Mieko’s family need help with resources, 

such as tools and machinery, so they can 

grow food for themselves. 

Right now, the Ukrainian economy 

is shrinking, and inflation is rising. So, 

supporting families just like Mieko’s with a 

self-sufficiency project will be a lifeline. 

Mieko’s anxiety and uncertainty and have 

resulted in physical and psychological 

issues. There is no doubt that the impact 

of war will be felt by his family and many 

others for years to come. 

Support MiSSion Without BorderS 

At Mission Without Borders, we regularly reach 

out to Kiwis who respond by giving, praying, 

and offering their unwavering support. 

If you would like to help, here are 

some ways we can make a difference 

together: 

1. A gift of $30 will supply an emergency 

food and hygiene parcel to help 

displaced and vulnerable people in the 

Ukraine. 

2. Sponsor a family: we have families 

in Ukraine waiting right now for 

sponsorship. You can enable and 

encourage a whole family to lift 

themselves out of poverty and become 

self-sufficient for $45 a month. 

3. Consider donating towards a selfsufficiency 

project for a family like 

Mieko’s. This will give them the 

opportunity to not only survive but 

thrive ‒ $25 will provide a packet of 

seeds to grow life-sustaining fruits 

and vegetables. 

If you’d like to help in any way, please either 

visit our website mwb.org.nz/get-involved/ 

bring-hope or call us today on 0800 469 269.


Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100 

Charitable Trust 

DRIVER EDUCATION 

TO FIND OUT WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY GO TO 

www.proactivedrive.org.nz 

Personals 

SINGLE & OLDER ex 

PROF GENT, 5ft 11, 

NS, SD, LOO, witty, fun, 

easy going, indep, with 

no hang ups or baggage 

seeks a well presented, 

warm vibrant, trim lady 

for company, outings, 

conversation and hugs. 

Lets meet for a coffee and 

see how things go. Don’t 

dilly dally. Ph/TXT 027 

659 4425 

Wanted To Buy 

AAA Buying good quality 

furniture, beds, stoves, 

fridge freezers, house 

lots .Gold jewellery 

& antiques. Same day 

service. Selwyn Dealers. 

Phone 980 5812 or 027 

313 8156 

CARAVAN. With, shower 

& toilet . Any condition. 

Reasonable price. Ph 

Steve 027 622 0011. 

TOOLS, Garden garage, 

saw benches, Lathes. Cash 

buyer Phone 355-2045 

TOOLS, Garden garage, 

saw benches, Lathes. Cash 

buyer Phone 355-2045 

Trades & Services 

BRICKLAYER 

George Lockyer. Over 

40 years bricklaying 

experience. UK trained. 

Insurance work, EQC 

repairs. Heritage 

brickwork & stonework 

a speciality. No job too 

small. Governers Bay. 

Home 329 9344. Cell 

027 684 4046. E mail 

georgelockyer@xtra.co.nz 


ROOF 

PAINTING 24/7 

Rope & harness 

a speciality, 

no scaffolding 

required, 

30 years of 

breathtaking 

experience. 

FREE QUOTES 

20% OFF other 

roof quotes 

Exterior staining, 

exterior painting, 

water blasting. 

Moss and mould 

treatment $300. 

Phone Kevin 

027 561 4629 

CARPET LAYING 

Exp. Repairs, uplifting, 

relaying, restretching. 

Phone John on 0800 

003181, 027 240 7416 

jflattery@xtra.co.nz 

PAINTING 

Indoor / Outdoor, over 30 

yrs exp, same day quotes, 

ph Steve 021 255 7968 

ROOF PAINTING 

All roof repairs, 

Waterblasting, Moss 

Treatments, Re pointing, 

Gutter cleans, Repairs, 

Snow straps, Exterior 

painting & more. Free 

quotes, call Vinnie 027 

505 7779 

STUMP GRINDING 

Best price guarantee Tony 

0275 588 895 

Specializing in: 

• Roof Painting 

• Interior/exterior 

residential 

• Small commercial 

painting 


PAINTERS 

Painters and Decorators Ltd 

Canterbury Owned and Operated 

A husband and wife team 

Noel 027-411-3596 

kemp.painters@gmail.com 

kemp painters and decorators 

PLUMBER 

We offer 

free quotes 

Quality not 

Quantity 

NEED A PLUMBER? 

• Father & son Plumbing Business with 

over 40 years experience. 

• Specialising in Bathroom Alterations, 

Shower Replacements and Cylinder 

replacements. 

• We do all small jobs. 

Call us now for fast friendly service. 

Get your problems sorted out 

quick smart - on time!! 

THOMSON & SON PLUMBING 

Previously Elite Plumbing Christchurch 

Phone Eugene now 

Phone 03 377 1280 | Mobile 021 898 380 

OUR bUSInESS IS gROwIng... 

here’s how we can help grow yours too! 

Deliver your mailers to your 

customers with us: 

. 

We can deliver your mailer targeted locally to the customers most 

likely to buy from you or offer you mass reach via our South Island 

network. 

Your mailer can be delivered as an insert in our paper or separately 

in the letterbox. 

Contact us today for 

a plan to suit your 

business. 

DELIVERERS WANTED!! 

IMMEDIATE START 

We have delivery rounds available 

across all areas of Christchurch. 

EARN EXTRA CASH! GET FIT EARNING IT 

If you are aged 11 or older, join our 

dynamic team and deliver 

The Star Newspaper to local homes 

every Thursday. 

SUPERVISOR WANTED IN CHRISTCHURCH 

To be a supervisor you will need: 

• A suitable van, mobile phone and computer with internet access 

• Ability to handle deliveries of large quantities each week 

• Ability to manage your own team of deliverers 

Contact Mark Kelly 

OR SCAN 

Contact Cathy Payne Distribution Manager 

South Island Distribution Manager 

THE QR CODE 

P: 021 340 771 | E: cathy.payne@mainlanddistribution.co.nz 

P: 029 983 2293 | E: mark.kelly@mainlanddistribution.co.nz 

TO APPLY

16 


$ 

12 49 

kg 

Fresh Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets 

(Product of NZ, Excludes Free Range) 

$ 

2 99 

kg 

Loose Hothouse or Truss Tomatoes 

(Product of NZ) 

$ 

5 99 

ea 

$ 

4 49 

ea 

$ 

5 99 

pk 

New Season Perlas Potatoes 1.5kg 

(Product of NZ) 

Whole Rock Melon 

(Product of Australia) 

Tegel Pre-Cooked Chicken 

Sausages 12 Pack 

$ 

2 49 

ea 

2 for 

$ 

6 49 

$ 

4 99 

PK 

Cadbury Chocolate Block 150-190g 

Griffin’s MallowPuffs, Squiggles, 

Toffee Pops, Macaroon or Sultana 

Pasties Chocolate Biscuits 180-215g 

Tip Top Trumpet 

4 Pack 

$ 

13 99 

ea 

$ 

23 99 

pk 

$ 

35 99 

pk 

Brown Brothers Prosecco 750ml 

(Excludes Zero) 

Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Lager 

12 x 330ml Bottles 

Export Gold, Ultra Low Carb Lager or 

Speight’s Summit Ultra Low Carb Lager 

24 x 330ml Bottles 

Certain products may not be available in all stores. Savings are based on non-promotional prices. As each participating 

store’s usual price may differ from the recommended non-promotional price, the savings from a stores usual price may 

differ. The in-store price may be lower than advertised. Limits may apply, trade not supplied. Prices apply from Monday 

20th to Sunday 26th November 2023, or while stocks last. Promotions exclude FreshChoice City Market, UberEats or 

any other third party provider. 

OWNED & 

OPERATED 

BY LOCALS

Western News: November 23, 2023

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?